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Introduction
The LMR70503 is an inverting buck-boost converter with adjustable negative output voltage in a tiny 8bump DSBGA package (0.84 mm × 1.615 mm × 0.6 mm). Its unique control method is designed to
provide fast transient response, low output noise, high efficiency, and tight regulation in the smallest
possible PCB area. The LMR70503 has built in soft start, peak current limit, minimum switching frequency
limit, and Under Voltage Lock Out (UVLO), with no external compensation required. For ease of use, the
EN pin is referred to the IC ground instead of the negative output voltage. The LMR70503 is operating in
Discontinuous Conduction Mode (DCM) in light load. The minimum switching frequency is limited to 500
kHz to avoid audio frequency interference to other systems. Very small total solution size can be achieved
with the tiny footprint of the LMR70503 and the low external component count.
Top View
Bottom View
Figure 1. LMR70503 Demo Board
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SW
D2
Cin2
(NC)
L1
D1
VIN
VIN
SW
Cin1
VOUT
B1
VOUT
Cff
EN
FB
Co2
B2
LMR70503
U1
R6
EN
Co1
D1
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
J1
A2
R7
GND
Rt
C1
GND
C2
A1
VREF
Figure 2. LMR70503 Demo Board Schematic
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LMR70503 Features
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Tiny 8-Bump DSBGA Package: 0.84 mm × 1.615 mm × 0.6 mm
2.8 V to 5.5 V Input Voltage Range
Adjustable Output Voltage: -0.9 V to -5.5 V
320 mA Switch Current Limit
500 kHz Minimum Switching Frequency
Ground Referred Enable Input
Under Voltage Lock Out (UVLO)
No External Compensation
Internal Soft Start
1 μA Shutdown Supply Current
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Selecting the Output Voltage
One of five output voltages can be selected by J1. The default setting is J1 open and the output voltage is
-5.0 V, set by resistor divider R1 and Rt:
VOUT = – VREF * R1 / Rt
(1)
When one of the four positions of J1 is connected, the resistor connected between this position and VOUT
is paralleled with R1 to provide a lower magnitude output voltage. Output voltages of -3.3 V, -2.5 V, -1.5 V
and -0.9 V can be selected by J1, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Output voltage other than these five preset values can be achieved by replacing R1 and keep J1 open:
R1 = Rt * |VOUT| / VREF
(2)
where VREF is typically 1.19 Vand Rt is 100 kΩ. Rt can be selected between 20 kΩ and 100 kΩ.
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Operation Description
The LMR70503 controller incorporates a unique peak current mode control method with a minimum
switching frequency limit. With fixed peak current limit, the switching frequency decreases with decreased
load current. At light load, the switching frequency will decrease to the audible frequency range, which is
not acceptable in many applications. The LMR70503 is designed to operate with peak current mode
control and limit the switching frequency to 500 kHz (typical) minimum, to avoid audible frequency
interference. At light load, when the switching frequency drops to the minimum, the inductor current limit is
reduced instead of frequency to maintain regulation. The LMR70503 also incorporates an internal dummy
load to maintain output regulation in the minimum ON-time (TON-MIN) condition. The maximum load the
LMR70503 can provide is limited by the maximum peak inductor current and the minimum off time
(TOFF_MIN) of the high side switch. The maximum load varies with input voltage, output voltage and the
inductor value. For more details on the LMR70503 operation, see LMR70503 SIMPLE SWITCHER BuckBoost Converter For Negative Output Voltage in DSBGA (SNVS850).
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Enable and Disable
The LMR70503 features an enable (EN) pin and associated comparator to allow the user to easily
sequence the LMR70503 from an external voltage rail, or to manually set the input UVLO threshold.
Enable threshold levels are referred to the LMR70503 ground, instead of the lowest potential: the negative
output voltage. It is important to ensure that a valid input voltage (2.8 V ≤ VIN≤ 5.5 V) is present on the VIN
pin before the EN input is asserted. Also, the voltage on the EN pin must always be less than VIN. This
applies to both static and dynamic operation, and during start up and shut down sequences. The demo
board includes a resistor divider (R6 and R7) to pull EN pin up to half of VIN. The LMR70503 will be
enabled when VIN is higher than the UVLO level (typically 2.55 V with 0.13 V hysteresis band). Use the EN
post to control the EN pin externally.
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Inductor and Diode
The inductor and diode selected on the demo board are optimized for very small total solution size. Larger
size inductor and diode can improve overall efficiency if size constraints allow. Bigger footprints are
provided for customer convenience.
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Soft Start and Soft Off
The soft start action is inherent with the maximum peak current limit and the minimum off time. During
start up, the inductor current rises to the maximum peak current limit, then the high-side switch is turned
off for TOFF-MIN to let the inductor current charge the output capacitor(s). Then the high-side turns on to
repeat the cycle. After the output voltage is charged to the regulation level, the LMR70503 will operate in
steady state. The soft start time will be longer with more output capacitance, lower supply voltage VIN, and
more loading during start up. When shutdown, the LMR70503 incorporates an output voltage discharge
feature to bring the output voltage to zero volts, regardless of the load current.
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Quick Setup Procedures
Step 1: Connect a power supply to VIN terminals
Step 2: Connect a load to VOUT terminals
Step 3: EN terminal can be left floating for normal operation. It can be connected to external signal for
sequencing.
Step 4: Set VIN = 5V, with 0A load applied, check VOUT with a voltmeter. Nominal -5 V
Step 5: Apply a 50mA load and check VOUT. Nominal -5 V
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Edge Connector
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Edge Connector
Figure 3 shows net names of the edge connector pins. The top side of the edge connector is connected to
the power traces of the LMR70503 demo board. The bottom side are signal pins. The VINS, VOUTS and
GNDS pins are sensing pins for VIN, VOUT and ground respectively. The sensing pins are connected to the
power nets via net ties close to the IC. They are designed for more accurate efficiency measurement
when edge connector is used. Additional voltage drops on the edge connector are bypassed if efficiency is
measured by:
EN
SW
VOUTS
GNDS
GNDS
VINS
(3)
VIN
VIN
GND
GND
VOUT
VOUT
IOUT × (VOUTS – GNDS) / (IIN × (VINS – GNDS))
Figure 3. Edge Connector
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LMR70503 Bill of Materials
VIN = 2.8 V to 5.5 V, VOUT has options of -0.9 V, -1.5 V, -2.5 V, -3.3 V, and -5.0 V. Optimized for minimum
solution size.
Table 1. Bill of Materials
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Designator
Value
Case Size
Manufacturer
Manufacturer P/N
U1
Inverting Buck-Boost
8-bump DSBGA
Texas Instruments
LMR70503
CIN1
10 µF 10 V X5R
0603
TDK
C1608X5R1A106M
CO1, CO2
22 µF 6.3 V X5R
0603
TDK
C1608X5R0J226M
Cff
10PF 50V 5% NP0
0402
Murata
GRM1555C1H100JZ01D
D
Schottky 30 V 500 mA
SOD882
NXP Semi
PMEG3005EL
L
6.8 µH, 0.76 A 362 mΩ
2.0*2.0*1.2mm
TDK
VLS2012ET-6R8M
Rt
100 kΩ, 1%, 0.063W
0402
Vishay Dale
CRCW0402100KFKED
R1, R3
422 kΩ, 1%, 0.063W
0402
Vishay Dale
CRCW0402422KFKED
R2
820 kΩ, 5%, 0.063W
0402
Vishay Dale
CRCW0402820KFKED
R4
180 kΩ 1/16W 1%
0402
Vishay Dale
CRCW0402180KFKED
R5
93.1 kΩ, 1%, 0.063W
0402
Vishay Dale
CRCW040293K1FKED
R6, R7
20 kΩ, 5%, 0.063W
0402
Vishay Dale
CRCW040220K0JNED
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, the following conditions apply: VIN = 3.3 V, VOUT = -5.0 V, VEN = 1.8 V, CIN =
10 µF, 6.3 V, X5R ceramic capacitor; COUT = 2 × 22 µF, 6.3 V, X5R ceramic capacitor; L = 6.8 µH
(VLS2012ET-6R8M); TAMBIENT = 25 °C.
Efficiency, VOUT = -5.0 V
Output Regulation, VOUT = -5.0 V
80
5.10
EFFICIENCY (%)
70
60
50
VIN = 2.8V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.0V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 5.5V
40
|VOUT| REGULATION (V)
5.08
5.06
5.04
5.02
5.00
4.99
VIN = 2.8V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.0V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 5.5V
4.96
4.95
4.92
30
4.90
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
LOAD (mA)
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
LOAD (mA)
Efficiency, VOUT = -3.3 V
Output Regulation, VOUT = -3.3 V
3.40
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
60
50
VIN = 2.8V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.0V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 5.5V
40
|VOUT| REGULATION (V)
3.38
70
3.36
3.34
3.32
3.30
3.28
VIN = 2.8V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.0V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 5.5V
3.26
3.24
3.22
30
3.20
0
20
40
60
80
LOAD (A)
100 120 140
0
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40
60 80 100 120 140
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Efficiency, VOUT = -2.5 V
Output Regulation, VOUT = -2.5 V
80
2.60
|VOUT| REGULATION (V)
2.58
EFFICIENCY (%)
70
60
50
VIN = 2.8V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.0V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 5.5V
40
2.56
2.54
2.52
2.50
2.48
VIN = 2.8V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.0V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 5.5V
2.46
2.44
2.42
30
2.40
0
30
60
90
120
LOAD (mA)
150
180
0
Efficiency, VOUT = -1.5 V
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
LOAD (mA)
Output Regulation, VOUT = -1.5 V
1.60
80
1.58
|VOUT| REGULAITON (V)
EFFICIENCY (%)
70
60
50
VIN = 2.8V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.0V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 5.5V
40
1.56
1.54
1.52
1.50
1.48
VIN = 2.8V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.0V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 5.5V
1.46
1.44
1.42
30
1.40
0
30
60
90 120 150 180 210
LOAD (mA)
0
Efficiency, VOUT = -0.9 V
30
60
90 120 150 180 210
LOAD (mA)
Output Regulation, VOUT = -0.9 V
1.00
80
0.98
|VOUT| REGULATION (V)
EFFICIENCY (%)
70
60
50
VIN = 2.8V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.0V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 5.5V
40
0.96
0.94
0.92
0.90
0.88
VIN = 2.8V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.0V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 5.5V
0.86
0.84
0.82
30
0.80
0
6
50
100
150
LOAD (mA)
200
250
0
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100
150
LOAD (mA)
200
250
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Minimum Switching Frequency
MAX LOADING (mA)
200
150
100
VOUT = -5V
VOUT = -3.3V
VOUT = -2.5V
VOUT = -1.5V
VOUT = -0.9V
50
0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
VIN (V)
5.0
5.5
MINIMUM SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
Maximum Load Current
250
600
Temp = -40°C
Temp = 25°C
Temp = 125°C
580
560
540
520
500
480
460
2.5
Enable Thresholds
3.0
3.5
4.0 4.5
VIN (V)
SOFT START TIME (NO LOAD) ( s)
EN THRESHOLDS (V)
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
Rising TH -40°C
Falling TH -40°C
Rising TH 25°C
Falling TH 25°C
Rising TH 125°C
Falling TH 125°C
0.6
0.5
0.4
2.5
3.0
3.5
5.5
Soft Start Time (No Load)
800
0.7
5.0
4.0
4.5
VIN (V)
5.0
Vout = -5.0V
Vout = -3.3V
Vout = -2.5V
Vout = -1.5V
Vout = -0.9V
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
5.5
2.5
Soft Start And Soft Off Waveform
VIN = 5.0 V, VOUT = -5.0 V, No Load
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
VIN (V)
5.0
Soft Start And Soft Off Waveform
VIN = 5.0 V, VOUT = -5.0 V, Load = 50 Ω
VSW
2V/Div
VSW
2V/Div
EN
1V/Div
EN
1V/Div
VOUT
IL
1V/Div
100 mA/Div
5.5
VOUT
IL
500 µs/Div
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100 mA/Div
500 µs/Div
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Typical Switching Waveform
VIN = 5.0 V, VOUT = -5.0 V, No Load
Typical Switching Waveform
VIN = 5.0 V, VOUT = -5.0 V, IOUT = 70 mA
5V/Div
VSW
VSW
5V/Div
10 mV/Div, AC coupled
VOUT
VOUT
5 mV/Div
AC coupled
200 mA/Div
IL
IL
200 mA/Div
2 µs/Div
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2 µs/Div
Demo Board Layout
The LMR70503 Demo Board is a four layer board with two internal ground planes. The layout of the top
and bottom layers is shown in the following figures.
Figure 4. Top Layer
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Figure 5. Top Overlay
Figure 6. Bottom Layer
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