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LM25576
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LM25576 42-V, 3-A Step-Down Switching Regulator
1 Features
3 Description
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The LM25576 is an easy to use buck regulator which
allows design engineers to design and optimize a
robust power supply using a minimum set of
components. Operating with an input voltage range of
6 V to 42 V, the LM25576 delivers 3 A of continuous
output current with an integrated 170-mΩ N-Channel
MOSFET. The regulator utilizes an Emulated Current
Mode architecture which provides inherent line
regulation, tight load transient response, and ease of
loop compensation without the usual limitation of lowduty cycles associated with current mode regulators.
The operating frequency is adjustable from 50 kHz to
1 MHz to allow optimization of size and efficiency. To
reduce EMI, a frequency synchronization pin allows
multiple IC’s from the LM(2)557x family to selfsynchronize or to synchronize to an external clock.
The LM25576 ensures robustness with cycle-by-cycle
current limit, short-circuit protection, thermal shutdown, and remote shut-down. The device is available
in a power enhanced HTSSOP-20 package featuring
an exposed die attach pad for thermal dissipation.
The LM25576 is supported by the full suite of
WEBENCH® On-Line design tools.
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Integrated 42-V, 170-mΩ N-channel MOSFET
Ultra-Wide Input Voltage Range from 6 V to 42 V
Adjustable Output Voltage as Low as 1.225 V
1.5% Feedback Reference Accuracy
Operating Frequency Adjustable Between 50 kHz
and 1 MHz with Single Resistor
Master or Slave Frequency Synchronization
Adjustable Soft-Start
Emulated Current Mode Control Architecture
Wide Bandwidth Error Amplifier
Built-in Protection
HTSSOP-20EP (Exposed Pad)
Create a Custom Design Using the LM25576 With
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2 Applications
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Industrial
Device Information(1)
PART NUMBER
LM25576
PACKAGE
HTSSOP (20)
BODY SIZE (NOM)
6.50 mm × 4.40 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the data sheet.
Simplified Application Schematic
VIN
VIN
BST
SYNC
SW
VOUT
LM25576
SD
IS
RT
VCC
SS
RAMP
OUT
FB
COMP
GND
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An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
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Table of Contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Features ..................................................................
Applications ...........................................................
Description .............................................................
Revision History.....................................................
Pin Configuration and Functions .........................
Specifications.........................................................
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1
1
2
3
5
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
5
5
5
6
7
Absolute Maximum Ratings ......................................
ESD Ratings ............................................................
Recommended Operating Conditions.......................
Electrical Characteristics...........................................
Typical Characteristics ..............................................
Detailed Description ............................................ 10
7.1 Overview ................................................................. 10
7.2 Functional Block Diagram ....................................... 10
7.3 Feature Description................................................. 10
7.4 Device Functional Modes........................................ 11
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Application and Implementation ........................ 17
8.1 Application Information............................................ 17
8.2 Typical Application .................................................. 24
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Layout ................................................................... 25
9.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................... 25
9.2 Layout Example ...................................................... 26
10 Device and Documentation Support ................. 28
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
Device Support......................................................
Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
Community Resources..........................................
Trademarks ...........................................................
Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................
Glossary ................................................................
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11 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
Information ........................................................... 29
4 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision F (March 2009) to Revision G
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Changed layout of National Data Sheet to TI format ............................................................................................................ 1
Changes from Revision G (April 2013) to Revision H
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Added Application and Implementation section, Device Information table, Pin Configuration and Functions section,
ESD Ratings table, Thermal Information table, Feature Description section, Device Functional Modes, Device and
Documentation Support section, and Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section....................................... 1
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5 Pin Configuration and Functions
PWP
20-HTSSOP
Top View
1
VCC
BST
SD
PRE
VIN
SW
VIN
SW
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
SYNC
IS
COMP
IS
FB
PGND
RT
PGND
RAMP
OUT
AGND
SS
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
Pin Functions
NO.
1
NAME
VCC
DESCRIPTION
Output of the bias regulator
Vcc tracks Vin up to 9 V. Beyond 9 V, Vcc is regulated to 7 Volts. A 0.1 uF to 1 uF ceramic decoupling
capacitor is required. An external voltage (7.5 V – 14 V) can be applied to this pin to reduce internal power
dissipation.
2
SD
Shutdown or UVLO input
If the SD pin voltage is below 0.7 V the regulator will be in a low power state. If the SD pin voltage is between
0.7 V and 1.225 V the regulator will be in standby mode. If the SD pin voltage is above 1.225 V the regulator
will be operational. An external voltage divider can be used to set a line undervoltage shutdown threshold. If
the SD pin is left open circuit, a 5 µA pull-up current source configures the regulator fully operational.
3, 4
VIN
Input supply voltage
Nominal operating range: 6 V to 42 V
5
SYNC
Oscillator synchronization input or output
The internal oscillator can be synchronized to an external clock with an external pull-down device. Multiple
LM25576 devices can be synchronized together by connection of their SYNC pins.
6
COMP
Output of the internal error amplifier
The loop compensation network should be connected between this pin and the FB pin.
7
FB
Feedback signal from the regulated output
This pin is connected to the inverting input of the internal error amplifier. The regulation threshold is 1.225 V.
8
RT
Internal oscillator frequency set input
The internal oscillator is set with a single resistor, connected between this pin and the AGND pin.
9
RAMP
Ramp control signal
An external capacitor connected between this pin and the AGND pin sets the ramp slope used for current
mode control. Recommended capacitor range 50 pF to 2000 pF.
10
AGND
Analog ground
Internal reference for the regulator control functions
11
SS
12
OUT
13, 14
PGND
15, 16
IS
Soft-start
An external capacitor and an internal 10 µA current source set the time constant for the rise of the error amp
reference. The SS pin is held low during standby, Vcc UVLO and thermal shutdown.
Output voltage connection
Connect directly to the regulated output voltage.
Power ground
Low side reference for the PRE switch and the IS sense resistor.
Current sense
Current measurement connection for the re-circulating diode. An internal sense resistor and a sample/hold
circuit sense the diode current near the conclusion of the off-time. This current measurement provides the DC
level of the emulated current ramp.
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Pin Functions (continued)
NO.
NAME
SW
19
PRE
Pre-charge assist for the bootstrap capacitor
This open drain output can be connected to SW pin to aid charging the bootstrap capacitor during very light
load conditions or in applications where the output may be pre-charged before the LM25576 is enabled. An
internal pre-charge MOSFET is turned on for 265 ns each cycle just prior to the on-time interval of the buck
switch.
20
BST
Boost input for bootstrap capacitor
An external capacitor is required between the BST and the SW pins. A 0.022 µF ceramic capacitor is
recommended. The capacitor is charged from Vcc via an internal diode during the off-time of the buck switch.
NA
EP
Exposed Pad
Exposed metal pad on the underside of the device. It is recommended to connect this pad to the PWB ground
plane, in order to aid in heat dissipation.
17, 18
4
DESCRIPTION
Switching node
The source terminal of the internal buck switch. The SW pin should be connected to the external Schottky
diode and to the buck inductor.
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6 Specifications
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)
(2)
MAX
UNIT
VIN to GND
MIN
45
V
BST to GND
60
V
PRE to GND
45
V
–1.5
V
BST to VCC
45
V
SD, VCC to GND
14
V
BST to SW
14
V
Vin
V
SW to GND (Steady State)
OUT to GND
Limited
SYNC, SS, FB, RAMP to GND
Storage temperature, Tstg
(1)
(2)
–65
7
V
150
°C
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/Distributors for availability and
specifications.
6.2 ESD Ratings
V(ESD)
(1)
Electrostatic discharge
Human-body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
VALUE
UNIT
±2
kV
(1)
JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions (1)
VIN
TJ Operation junction temperature
(1)
MIN
MAX
6
42
UNIT
V
–40
125
°C
Absolute Maximum Ratings are limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings are conditions under which
operation of the device is intended to be functional. For ensured specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
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6.4 Electrical Characteristics
at TJ = 25°C, and VIN = 24 V, RT = 32.4 kΩ (unless otherwise noted). (1)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
6.85
7.15
7.45
V
STARTUP REGULATOR
VccReg
Vcc Regulator Output
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
Vcc LDO Mode turn-off
Vcc Current Limit
Vcc = 0 V
Vcc UVLO Threshold
(Vcc increasing)
9
V
25
mA
VCC SUPPLY
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
5.03
Vcc Undervoltage Hysteresis
5.35
5.67
0.35
V
V
Bias Current (Iin)
FB = 1.3 V
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
3.7
4.5
mA
Shutdown Current (Iin)
SD = 0 V
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
48
70
µA
(SD Increasing)
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
0.7
0.9
V
SHUTDOWN THRESHOLDS
Shutdown Threshold
0.47
Shutdown Hysteresis
Standby Threshold
0.1
(Standby Increasing)
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
1.17
1.225
V
1.28
V
Standby Hysteresis
0.1
V
SD Pull-up Current Source
5
µA
SWITCH CHARACTERSICS
Buck Switch Rds(on)
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
330
660
mΩ
BOOST UVLO
4
BOOST UVLO Hysteresis
0.56
V
V
Pre-charge Switch Rds(on)
70
Ω
Pre-charge Switch on-time
250
ns
CURRENT LIMIT
Cycle by Cycle Current Limit
RAMP = 0 V
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
1.8
Cycle by Cycle Current Limit Delay RAMP = 2.5 V
2.1
2.5
85
A
ns
SOFT-START
SS Current Source
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
Frequency1
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
Frequency2
RT = 11 kΩ
7
10
14
µA
180
200
220
kHz
425
485
545
kHz
OSCILLATOR
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
SYNC Source Impedance
11
kΩ
SYNC Sink Impedance
110
Ω
SYNC Threshold (falling)
1.3
SYNC Frequency
RT = 11 kΩ
SYNC Pulse Width Minimum
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
V
550
kHz
15
ns
RAMP GENERATOR
Ramp Current 1
Vin = 36 V,
Vout=10 V
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
272
310
368
µA
Ramp Current 2
Vin = 10 V,
Vout=10 V
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
36
50
64
µA
416
500
575
ns
PWM COMPARATOR
Forced Off-time
(1)
6
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
Min On-time
80
ns
COMP to PWM Comparator Offset
0.7
V
Min and Max limits are 100% production tested at 25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range are ensured through correlation
using Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. Limits are used to calculate Texas Instruments' Average Outgoing Quality Level
(AOQL).
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
at TJ = 25°C, and VIN = 24 V, RT = 32.4 kΩ (unless otherwise noted).(1)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
1.207
1.225
1.243
UNIT
ERROR AMPLIFIER
Feedback Voltage
Vfb = COMP
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
FB Bias Current
17
DC Gain
70
COMP Sink / Source Current
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
V
nA
dB
3
mA
Unity Gain Bandwidth
3
MHz
83
mΩ
Thermal Shutdown Threshold
165
°C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
25
°C
DIODE SENSE RESISTANCE
DSENSE
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
Tsd
6.5 Typical Characteristics
100
10
1
10
100
1000
NORMALIZED OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
1000
1.010
1.005
1.000
0.995
0.990
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
RT (k:)
o
TEMPERATURE ( C)
FOSC = 200kHz
Figure 1. Oscillator Frequency vs RT
Figure 2. Oscillator Frequency vs Temperature
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1.10
8
1.05
6
VCC (V)
NORMALIZED SOFTSTART CURRENT
Typical Characteristics (continued)
1.00
4
0.95
2
0.90
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
0
125
0
12
8
4
TEMPERATURE (oC)
16
20
24
ICC (mA)
VIN = 12V
Figure 4. VCC vs ICC
Figure 3. Soft Start Current vs Temperature
10
50
225
40
180
30
135
4
Ramp Down
20
PHASE
10
45
0
0
GAIN
-10
2
-45
Ramp Up
-20
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
-90
-30
10k
VIN (V)
8
90
PHASE (°)
6
GAIN (dB)
VCC (V)
8
100k
1M
10M
-135
100M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
RL = 7 kΩ
AVCL = 101
Figure 5. VCC vs VIN
Figure 6. Error Amplifier Gain and Phase
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
100
VIN = 7V
90
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
VIN = 24V
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
IOUT (A)
Figure 7. Demoboard Efficiency vs IOUT and VIN
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7 Detailed Description
7.1 Overview
The LM25576 switching regulator features all of the functions necessary to implement an efficient high voltage
buck regulator using a minimum of external components. This easy to use regulator integrates a 42 V N-Channel
buck switch with an output current capability of 3 Amps. The regulator control method is based on current mode
control utilizing an emulated current ramp. Peak current mode control provides inherent line voltage feed-forward,
cycle-by-cycle current limiting, and ease of loop compensation. The use of an emulated control ramp reduces
noise sensitivity of the pulse-width modulation circuit, allowing reliable processing of very small duty cycles
necessary in high input voltage applications. The operating frequency is user programmable from 50 kHz to 1
MHz. An oscillator synchronization pin allows multiple LM25576 regulators to self synchronize or be
synchronized to an external clock. The output voltage can be set as low as 1.225 V. Fault protection features
include, current limiting, thermal shutdown and remote shutdown capability. The device is available in the
HTSSOP-20 package featuring an exposed pad to aid thermal dissipation.
The functional block diagram and typical application of the LM25576 are shown in Functional Block Diagram. The
LM25576 can be applied in numerous applications to efficiently step-down a high, unregulated input voltage. The
device is well suited for telecom, industrial power bus voltage ranges.
7.2 Functional Block Diagram
VIN
7V ± 42V
C1
2.2
3, 4 VIN
C2
2.2
7V
REGULATOR
5 PA
R1
OPEN
LM25576
1.225V
2 SD
STANDBY
VCC
SHUTDOWN
0.7V
SD
C12
OPEN
R2
OPEN
11 SS
BST
UVLO
C7
0.022
DRIVER
S Q
1.225V
20
VIN
DIS
CLK
10 PA
C4
0.01
C8
0.47
THERMAL
SHUTDOWN
UVLO
1
R Q
LEVEL
SHIFT
PWM
0.7V
PRE 19
C_LIMIT
7 FB
C6
open
C5
0.01
R4
49.9k
ERROR
AMP
0.5V/A
+
6 COMP
CLK
Ir
OSCILLATOR
SYNC
5
RT
8
RAMP
9
SYNC
R3
21k
D1
CSHD6-60C
CLK
2.1V
VIN
L1
33 PH
SW 17, 18
TRACK
SAMPLE
and
HOLD
RAMP GENERATOR
Ir = (5 PA x (VIN ± VOUT))
+ 25 PA
IS
OUT
12
R7
10
C10
150
C9
22
15, 16
PGND 13, 14
AGND 10
CLK
C11
330p
5V
R5
5.11k
R6
1.65k
C3
330p
7.3 Feature Description
7.3.1 High Voltage Start-Up Regulator
The LM25576 contains a dual-mode internal high voltage startup regulator that provides the Vcc bias supply for
the PWM controller and boot-strap MOSFET gate driver. The input pin (VIN) can be connected directly to the
input voltage, as high as 42 Volts. For input voltages below 9 V, a low dropout switch connects Vcc directly to
Vin. In this supply range, Vcc is approximately equal to Vin. For Vin voltage greater than 9 V, the low dropout
switch is disabled and the Vcc regulator is enabled to maintain Vcc at approximately 7 V. The wide operating
range of 6 V to 42 V is achieved through the use of this dual mode regulator.
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Feature Description (continued)
The output of the Vcc regulator is current limited to 25 mA. Upon power up, the regulator sources current into the
capacitor connected to the VCC pin. When the voltage at the VCC pin exceeds the Vcc UVLO threshold of 5.35
V and the SD pin is greater than 1.225 V, the output switch is enabled and a soft-start sequence begins. The
output switch remains enabled until Vcc falls below 5 V or the SD pin falls below 1.125 V.
An auxiliary supply voltage can be applied to the VCC pin to reduce the IC power dissipation. If the auxiliary
voltage is greater than 7.3 V, the internal regulator will essentially shut off, reducing the IC power dissipation.
The Vcc regulator series pass transistor includes a diode between Vcc and Vin that should not be forward biased
in normal operation. Therefore the auxiliary Vcc voltage should never exceed the Vin voltage.
In high voltage applications extra care should be taken to ensure the VIN pin does not exceed the absolute
maximum voltage rating of 45 V. During line or load transients, voltage ringing on the Vin line that exceeds the
Absolute Maximum Ratings can damage the IC. Both careful PC board layout and the use of quality bypass
capacitors located close to the VIN and GND pins are essential.
VIN
9V
VCC
7V
5.25V
Internal Enable Signal
Figure 8. Vin and Vcc Sequencing
7.4 Device Functional Modes
7.4.1 Shutdown and Stand-by Mode
The LM25575 contains a dual level Shutdown (SD) circuit. When the SD pin voltage is below 0.7 V, the regulator
is in a low current shutdown mode. When the SD pin voltage is greater than 0.7 V but less than 1.225 V, the
regulator is in standby mode. In standby mode the Vcc regulator is active but the output switch is disabled. When
the SD pin voltage exceeds 1.225 V, the output switch is enabled and normal operation begins. An internal 5 µA
pull-up current source configures the regulator to be fully operational if the SD pin is left open.
An external set-point voltage divider from VIN to GND can be used to set the operational input range of the
regulator. The divider must be designed such that the voltage at the SD pin will be greater than 1.225 V when
Vin is in the desired operating range. The internal 5 µA pull-up current source must be included in calculations of
the external set-point divider. Hysteresis of 0.1 V is included for both the shutdown and standby thresholds. The
SD pin is internally clamped with a 1 kΩ resistor and an 8 V zener clamp. The voltage at the SD pin should never
exceed 14 V. If the voltage at the SD pin exceeds 8 V, the bias current will increase at a rate of 1 mA/V.
The SD pin can also be used to implement various remote enable and disable functions. Pulling the SD pin
below the 0.7 V threshold totally disables the controller. If the SD pin voltage is above 1.225 V the regulator will
be operational.
7.4.2 Oscillator and Sync Capability
The LM25576 oscillator frequency is set by a single external resistor connected between the RT pin and the
AGND pin. The RT resistor should be located very close to the device and connected directly to the pins of the IC
(RT and AGND).To set a desired oscillator frequency (F), the necessary value for the RT resistor can be
calculated from the following equation:
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Device Functional Modes (continued)
RT =
1 - 580 x 10-9
F
135 x 10-12
(1)
The SYNC pin can be used to synchronize the internal oscillator to an external clock. The external clock must be
of higher frequency than the free-running frequency set by the RT resistor. A clock circuit with an open drain
output is the recommended interface from the external clock to the SYNC pin. The clock pulse duration should
be greater than 15 ns.
LM25576
SYNC
SW
SYNC
AGND
CLK
SW
500 ns
Figure 9. Sync from External Clock
LM25576
SYNC
LM25576
SYNC
UP TO 5 TOTAL
DEVICES
Figure 10. Sync from Multiple Devices
Multiple LM25576 devices can be synchronized together simply by connecting the SYNC pins together. In this
configuration all of the devices will be synchronized to the highest frequency device. The diagram in Figure 11
illustrates the SYNC input and output features of the LM25576. The internal oscillator circuit drives the SYNC pin
with a strong pull-down and weak pull-up inverter. When the SYNC pin is pulled low either by the internal
oscillator or an external clock, the ramp cycle of the oscillator is terminated and a new oscillator cycle begins.
Thus, if the SYNC pins of several LM25576 IC’s are connected together, the IC with the highest internal clock
frequency will pull the connected SYNC pins low first and terminate the oscillator ramp cycles of the other IC’s.
The LM25576 with the highest programmed clock frequency will serve as the master and control the switching
frequency of the all the devices with lower oscillator frequency.
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Device Functional Modes (continued)
5V
SYNC
10k
I = f(RT)
2.5V
Q
S
Q
R
DEADTIME
ONE-SHOT
Figure 11. Simplified Oscillator Block Diagram and SYNC I/O Circuit
7.4.3 Error Amplifier and PWM Comparator
The internal high gain error amplifier generates an error signal proportional to the difference between the
regulated output voltage and an internal precision reference (1.225 V). The output of the error amplifier is
connected to the COMP pin allowing the user to provide loop compensation components, generally a type II
network, as illustrated in Functional Block Diagram. This network creates a pole at DC, a zero and a noise
reducing high frequency pole. The PWM comparator compares the emulated current sense signal from the
RAMP generator to the error amplifier output voltage at the COMP pin.
7.4.4 RAMP Generator
The ramp signal used in the pulse width modulator for current mode control is typically derived directly from the
buck switch current. This switch current corresponds to the positive slope portion of the output inductor current.
Using this signal for the PWM ramp simplifies the control loop transfer function to a single pole response and
provides inherent input voltage feed-forward compensation. The disadvantage of using the buck switch current
signal for PWM control is the large leading edge spike due to circuit parasitics that must be filtered or blanked.
Also, the current measurement may introduce significant propagation delays. The filtering, blanking time and
propagation delay limit the minimum achievable pulsewidth. In applications where the input voltage may be
relatively large in comparison to the output voltage, controlling small pulsewidths and duty cycles is necessary for
regulation. The LM25576 utilizes a unique ramp generator, which does not actually measure the buck switch
current but rather reconstructs the signal. Reconstructing or emulating the inductor current provides a ramp
signal to the PWM comparator that is free of leading edge spikes and measurement or filtering delays. The
current reconstruction is comprised of two elements; a sample and hold DC level and an emulated current ramp.
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Device Functional Modes (continued)
RAMP
(5P x (VIN ± VOUT) + 25P) x
tON
CRAMP
Sample and
Hold DC Level
0.5V/A
TON
Figure 12. Composition of Current Sense Signal
The sample and hold DC level illustrated in Figure 12 is derived from a measurement of the re-circulating
Schottky diode anode current. The re-circulating diode anode should be connected to the IS pin. The diode
current flows through an internal current sense resistor between the IS and PGND pins. The voltage level across
the sense resistor is sampled and held just prior to the onset of the next conduction interval of the buck switch.
The diode current sensing and sample & hold provide the DC level of the reconstructed current signal. The
positive slope inductor current ramp is emulated by an external capacitor connected from the RAMP pin to AGND
and an internal voltage controlled current source. The ramp current source that emulates the inductor current is a
function of the Vin and Vout voltages per the following equation:
IRAMP = (5µ x (Vin – Vout)) + 25µA
(2)
Proper selection of the RAMP capacitor depends upon the selected value of the output inductor. The value of
CRAMP can be selected from: CRAMP = L x 10-5, where L is the value of the output inductor in Henrys. With this
value, the scale factor of the emulated current ramp will be approximately equal to the scale factor of the DC
level sample and hold ( 0.5 V / A). The CRAMP capacitor should be located very close to the device and
connected directly to the pins of the IC (RAMP and AGND).
For duty cycles greater than 50%, peak current mode control circuits are subject to sub-harmonic oscillation.
Sub-harmonic oscillation is normally characterized by observing alternating wide and narrow pulses at the switch
node. Adding a fixed slope voltage ramp (slope compensation) to the current sense signal prevents this
oscillation. The 25 µA of offset current provided from the emulated current source adds some fixed slope to the
ramp signal. In some high output voltage, high duty cycle applications, additional slope may be required. In these
applications, a pull-up resistor may be added between the VCC and RAMP pins to increase the ramp slope
compensation.
For VOUT > 7.5V:
Calculate optimal slope current, IOS = VOUT x 5µA/V.
For example, at VOUT = 10V, IOS = 50µA.
Install a resistor from the RAMP pin to VCC:
RRAMP = VCC / (IOS - 25µA)
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Device Functional Modes (continued)
VCC
RRAMP
RAMP
CRAMP
Figure 13. RRAMP to VCC for VOUT > 7.5V
7.4.5 Maximum Duty Cycle and Input Drop-Out Voltage
There is a forced off-time of 500 ns implemented each cycle to ensure sufficient time for the diode current to be
sampled. This forced off-time limits the maximum duty cycle of the buck switch. The maximum duty cycle will
vary with the operating frequency.
DMAX = 1 - Fs x 500ns
(3)
Where Fs is the oscillator frequency. Limiting the maximum duty cycle will raise the input dropout voltage. The
input dropout voltage is the lowest input voltage required to maintain regulation of the output voltage. An
approximation of the input dropout voltage is:
VinMIN =
Vout + VD
1 - Fs x 500 ns
(4)
Where VD is the voltage drop across the re-circulatory diode. Operating at high switching frequency raises the
minimum input voltage necessary to maintain regulation.
7.4.6 Current Limit
The LM25576 contains a unique current monitoring scheme for control and over-current protection. When set
correctly, the emulated current sense signal provides a signal which is proportional to the buck switch current
with a scale factor of 0.5 V / A. The emulated ramp signal is applied to the current limit comparator. If the
emulated ramp signal exceeds 2.1 V (4.2A) the present current cycle is terminated (cycle-by-cycle current
limiting). In applications with small output inductance and high input voltage the switch current may overshoot
due to the propagation delay of the current limit comparator. If an overshoot should occur, the diode current
sampling circuit will detect the excess inductor current during the off-time of the buck switch. If the sample and
hold DC level exceeds the 2.1 V current limit threshold, the buck switch will be disabled and skip pulses until the
diode current sampling circuit detects the inductor current has decayed below the current limit threshold. This
approach prevents current runaway conditions due to propagation delays or inductor saturation since the inductor
current is forced to decay following any current overshoot.
7.4.7 Soft-Start
The soft-start feature allows the regulator to gradually reach the initial steady state operating point, thus reducing
start-up stresses and surges. The internal soft-start current source, set to 10 µA, gradually increases the voltage
of an external soft-start capacitor connected to the SS pin. The soft-start capacitor voltage is connected to the
reference input of the error amplifier. Various sequencing and tracking schemes can be implemented using
external circuits that limit or clamp the voltage level of the SS pin.
In the event a fault is detected (over-temperature, Vcc UVLO, SD) the soft-start capacitor will be discharged.
When the fault condition is no longer present a new soft-start sequence will commence.
7.4.8 Boost Pin
The LM25576 integrates an N-Channel buck switch and associated floating high voltage level shift / gate driver.
This gate driver circuit works in conjunction with an internal diode and an external bootstrap capacitor. A 0.022
µF ceramic capacitor, connected with short traces between the BST pin and SW pin, is recommended. During
the off-time of the buck switch, the SW pin voltage is approximately –0.5 V and the bootstrap capacitor is
charged from Vcc through the internal bootstrap diode. When operating with a high PWM duty cycle, the buck
switch will be forced off each cycle for 500 ns to ensure that the bootstrap capacitor is recharged.
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Under very light load conditions or when the output voltage is pre-charged, the SW voltage will not remain low
during the off-time of the buck switch. If the inductor current falls to zero and the SW pin rises, the bootstrap
capacitor will not receive sufficient voltage to operate the buck switch gate driver. For these applications, the
PRE pin can be connected to the SW pin to pre-charge the bootstrap capacitor. The internal pre-charge
MOSFET and diode connected between the PRE pin and PGND turns on each cycle for 265 ns just prior to the
onset of a new switching cycle. If the SW pin is at a normal negative voltage level (continuous conduction mode),
then no current will flow through the pre-charge MOSFET/diode.
7.4.9 Thermal Protection
Internal Thermal Shutdown circuitry is provided to protect the integrated circuit in the event the maximum junction
temperature is exceeded. When activated, typically at 165°C, the controller is forced into a low power reset state,
disabling the output driver and the bias regulator. This feature is provided to prevent catastrophic failures from
accidental device overheating.
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8 Application and Implementation
NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
8.1 Application Information
8.1.1 External Components
The procedure for calculating the external components is illustrated with the following design example. The Bill of
Materials for this design is listed in Table 1. The circuit shown in Functional Block Diagram is configured for the
following specifications:
• VOUT = 5 V
• VIN = 7 V to 42 V
• Fs = 300 kHz
• Minimum load current (for CCM) = 250 mA
• Maximum load current = 3 A
8.1.2 R3 (RT)
RT sets the oscillator switching frequency. Generally, higher frequency applications are smaller but have higher
losses. Operation at 300 kHz was selected for this example as a reasonable compromise for both small size and
high efficiency. The value of RT for 300 kHz switching frequency can be calculated as follows:
RT =
[(1 / 300 x 103) ± 580 x 10-9]
135 x 10-12
(5)
The nearest standard value of 21 kΩ was chosen for RT.
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8.1.3 L1
The inductor value is determined based on the operating frequency, load current, ripple current, and the
minimum and maximum input voltage (VIN(min), VIN(max)).
L1 Current
IPK+
IRIPPLE
IO
IPK-
1/Fs
0 mA
Figure 14. Inductor Current Waveform
To keep the circuit in continuous conduction mode (CCM), the maximum ripple current IRIPPLE should be less
than twice the minimum load current, or 0.5 Ap-p. Using this value of ripple current, the value of inductor (L1) is
calculated using the following:
L1 =
VOUT x (VIN(max) ± VOUT)
L1 =
IRIPPLE x FS x VIN(max)
(6)
5V x (42V ± 5V)
= 29 PH
0.5A x 300 kHz x 42V
(7)
This procedure provides a guide to select the value of L1. The nearest standard value (33 µH) will be used. L1
must be rated for the peak current (IPK+) to prevent saturation. During normal loading conditions, the peak current
occurs at maximum load current plus maximum ripple. During an overload condition the peak current is limited to
4.2 A nominal (5.1 A maximum). The selected inductor (see Table 1) has a conservative 6.2 Amp saturation
current rating. For this manufacturer, the saturation rating is defined as the current necessary for the inductance
to reduce by 30%, at 20°C.
8.1.4 C3 (CRAMP)
With the inductor value selected, the value of C3 (CRAMP) necessary for the emulation ramp circuit is:
CRAMP = L x 10-5
(8)
Where L is in Henrys
With L1 selected for 33 µH the recommended value for C3 is 330 pF.
8.1.5 C9, C10
The output capacitors, C9 and C10, smooth the inductor ripple current and provide a source of charge for
transient loading conditions. For this design a 22 µF ceramic capacitor and a 150 µF SP organic capacitor were
selected. The ceramic capacitor provides ultra low ESR to reduce the output ripple voltage and noise spikes,
while the SP capacitor provides a large bulk capacitance in a small volume for transient loading conditions. An
approximation for the output ripple voltage is:
§
¨
©
§
1
'VOUT = 'IL x ¨ESR +
8
x
F
x COUT
S
©
(9)
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8.1.6 D1
A Schottky type re-circulating diode is required for all LM25576 applications. Ultra-fast diodes are not
recommended and may result in damage to the IC due to reverse recovery current transients. The near ideal
reverse recovery characteristics and low forward voltage drop are particularly important diode characteristics for
high input voltage and low output voltage applications common to the LM25576. The reverse recovery
characteristic determines how long the current surge lasts each cycle when the buck switch is turned on. The
reverse recovery characteristics of Schottky diodes minimize the peak instantaneous power in the buck switch
occurring during turn-on each cycle. The resulting switching losses of the buck switch are significantly reduced
when using a Schottky diode. The reverse breakdown rating should be selected for the maximum VIN, plus some
safety margin.
The forward voltage drop has a significant impact on the conversion efficiency, especially for applications with a
low output voltage. “Rated” current for diodes vary widely from various manufacturers. The worst case is to
assume a short circuit load condition. In this case the diode will carry the output current almost continuously. For
the LM25576 this current can be as high as 4.2 A. Assuming a worst case 1 V drop across the diode, the
maximum diode power dissipation can be as high as 4.2 W. For the reference design a 60 V Schottky in a DPAK
package was selected.
8.1.7 C1, C2
The regulator supply voltage has a large source impedance at the switching frequency. Good quality input
capacitors are necessary to limit the ripple voltage at the VIN pin while supplying most of the switch current
during the on-time. When the buck switch turns on, the current into the VIN pin steps to the lower peak of the
inductor current waveform, ramps up to the peak value, then drops to zero at turn-off. The average current into
VIN during the on-time is the load current. The input capacitance should be selected for RMS current rating and
minimum ripple voltage. A good approximation for the required ripple current rating necessary is IRMS > IOUT / 2.
Quality ceramic capacitors with a low ESR should be selected for the input filter. To allow for capacitor
tolerances and voltage effects, two 2.2 µF, 100 V ceramic capacitors will be used. If step input voltage transients
are expected near the maximum rating of the LM25576, a careful evaluation of ringing and possible spikes at the
device VIN pin should be completed. An additional damping network or input voltage clamp may be required in
these cases.
8.1.8 C8
The capacitor at the VCC pin provides noise filtering and stability for the VCC regulator. The recommended value
of C8 should be no smaller than 0.1 µF, and should be a good quality, low ESR, ceramic capacitor. A value of
0.47 µF was selected for this design.
8.1.9 C7
The bootstrap capacitor between the BST and the SW pins supplies the gate current to charge the buck switch
gate at turn-on. The recommended value of C7 is 0.022 µF, and should be a good quality, low ESR, ceramic
capacitor.
8.1.10 C4
The capacitor at the SS pin determines the soft-start time, that is the time for the reference voltage and the
output voltage, to reach the final regulated value. The time is determined from:
tss =
C4 x 1.225V
10 PA
(10)
For this application, a C4 value of 0.01 µF was chosen which corresponds to a soft-start time of 1 ms.
8.1.11 R5, R6
R5 and R6 set the output voltage level, the ratio of these resistors is calculated from:
R5/R6 = (VOUT / 1.225V) - 1
(11)
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For a 5 V output, the R5 and R6 ratio calculates to 3.082. The resistors should be chosen from standard value
resistors, a good starting point is selection in the range of 1 kΩ - 10 kΩ. Values of 5.11 kΩ for R5, and 1.65 kΩ
for R6 were selected.
8.1.12 R1, R2, C12
A voltage divider can be connected to the SD pin to set a minimum operating voltage Vin(min) for the regulator. If
this feature is required, the easiest approach to select the divider resistor values is to select a value for R1
(between 10 kΩ and 100 kΩ recommended) then calculate R2 from:
§
¨
©
§
R1
R2 = 1.225 x ¨
-6
© VIN(min) + (5 x 10 x R1) ± 1.225
(12)
Capacitor C12 provides filtering for the divider. The voltage at the SD pin should never exceed 8 V, when using
an external set-point divider it may be necessary to clamp the SD pin at high input voltage conditions. The
reference design utilizes the full range of the LM25576 (6 V to 42 V); therefore these components can be
omitted. With the SD pin open circuit the LM25576 responds once the Vcc UVLO threshold is satisfied.
8.1.13 R7, C11
A snubber network across the power diode reduces ringing and spikes at the switching node. Excessive ringing
and spikes can cause erratic operation and couple spikes and noise to the output. Voltage spikes beyond the
rating of the LM25576 or the re-circulating diode can damage these devices. Selecting the values for the snubber
is best accomplished through empirical methods. First, make sure the lead lengths for the snubber connections
are very short. For the current levels typical for the LM25576 a resistor value between 5 and 20 Ohms is
adequate. Increasing the value of the snubber capacitor results in more damping but higher losses. Select a
minimum value of C11 that provides adequate damping of the SW pin waveform at high load.
8.1.14 R4, C5, C6
These components configure the error amplifier gain characteristics to accomplish a stable overall loop gain. One
advantage of current mode control is the ability to close the loop with only two feedback components, R4 and C5.
The overall loop gain is the product of the modulator gain and the error amplifier gain. The DC modulator gain of
the LM25576 is as follows:
DC Gain(MOD) = Gm(MOD) x RLOAD = 2 x RLOAD
(13)
The dominant low frequency pole of the modulator is determined by the load resistance (RLOAD,) and output
capacitance (COUT). The corner frequency of this pole is:
fp(MOD) = 1 / (2π RLOAD COUT)
(14)
For RLOAD = 5Ω and COUT = 177µF then fp(MOD) = 180Hz
DC Gain(MOD) = 2 x 5 = 10 = 20dB
For the design example of Functional Block Diagram the following modulator gain vs. frequency characteristic
was measured as shown in Figure 15.
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REF LEVEL
0.000 dB
0.0 deg
/DIV
10.000 dB
45.000 deg
GAIN
0
PHASE
100
1k
START 50.000 Hz
10k
STOP 50 000.000 Hz
Figure 15. Gain and Phase of Modulator
RLOAD = 5 Ohms and COUT = 177µF
Components R4 and C5 configure the error amplifier as a type II configuration which has a pole at DC and a
zero at fZ = 1 / (2πR4C5). The error amplifier zero cancels the modulator pole leaving a single pole response at
the crossover frequency of the loop gain. A single pole response at the crossover frequency yields a very stable
loop with 90 degrees of phase margin.
For the design example, a target loop bandwidth (crossover frequency) of 20 kHz was selected. The
compensation network zero (fZ) should be selected at least an order of magnitude less than the target crossover
frequency. This constrains the product of R4 and C5 for a desired compensation network zero 1 / (2π R4 C5) to
be less than 2 kHz. Increasing R4, while proportionally decreasing C5, increases the error amp gain. Conversely,
decreasing R4 while proportionally increasing C5, decreases the error amp gain. For the design example C5 was
selected for 0.01 µF and R4 was selected for 49.9 kΩ. These values configure the compensation network zero at
320 Hz. The error amp gain at frequencies greater than fZ is: R4 / R5, which is approximately 10 (20dB).
REF LEVEL
0.000 dB
0.0 deg
/DIV
10.000 dB
45.000 deg
PHASE
GAIN
0
100
1k
START 50.000 Hz
10k
STOP 50 000.000 Hz
Figure 16. Error Amplifier Gain and Phase
The overall loop can be predicted as the sum (in dB) of the modulator gain and the error amp gain.
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REF LEVEL
0.000 dB
0.0 deg
/DIV
10.000 dB
45.000 deg
GAIN
PHASE
0
100
1k
START 50.000 Hz
10k
STOP 50 000.000 Hz
Figure 17. Overall Loop Gain and Phase
If a network analyzer is available, the modulator gain can be measured and the error amplifier gain can be
configured for the desired loop transfer function. If a network analyzer is not available, the error amplifier
compensation components can be designed with the guidelines given. Step load transient tests can be
performed to verify acceptable performance. The step load goal is minimum overshoot with a damped response.
C6 can be added to the compensation network to decrease noise susceptibility of the error amplifier. The value
of C6 must be sufficiently small since the addition of this capacitor adds a pole in the error amplifier transfer
function. This pole must be well beyond the loop crossover frequency. A good approximation of the location of
the pole added by C6 is: fp2 = fz x C5 / C6.
8.1.15 Bias Power Dissipation Reduction
Buck regulators operating with high input voltage can dissipate an appreciable amount of power for the bias of
the IC. The VCC regulator must step-down the input voltage VIN to a nominal VCC level of 7 V. The large voltage
drop across the VCC regulator translates into a large power dissipation within the Vcc regulator. There are several
techniques that can significantly reduce this bias regulator power dissipation. Figure 18 and Figure 19 depict two
methods to bias the IC from the output voltage. In each case the internal Vcc regulator is used to initially bias the
VCC pin. After the output voltage is established, the VCC pin potential is raised above the nominal 7 V regulation
level, which effectively disables the internal VCC regulator. The voltage applied to the VCC pin should never
exceed 14 V. The VCC voltage should never be larger than the VIN voltage.
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LM25576
BST
VOUT
SW
L1
COUT
D1
IS
GND
VCC
D2
Figure 18. VCC Bias from VOUT for 8 V < VOUT < 14 V
LM25576
BST
VOUT
L1
SW
D1
COUT
IS
GND
D2
VCC
Figure 19. VCC Bias with Additional Winding on the Output Inductor
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8.2 Typical Application
8.2.1 Typical Schematic for High Frequency (1 MHz) Application
BST
9V - 32V
0.022P
VIN
3.3V, 3A
SD
3.3P
4.7P
SW
5.11k
SYNC
CSHD6-40
COMP
LM25576
140P
IS
49.9k
3.01k
GND
0.01P
OUT
FB
RAMP
RT
SS
VCC
3.57k
0.1P
47p
0.01P
Figure 20. Schematic 3.3 V, 3 A, 1 MHz
8.2.2 Typical Schematic for Buck and Boost (Inverting) Application
BST
0.022
33P
10V - 30V
SW
VIN
LM25576
4.4
7.15k
CSHD6-60
D1
10k
IS
SD
OUT
RT
RAMP SS
21k
170
FB
VCC GND COMP
330p
1.4k
0.47
1k
0.1
0.022
0.01
49.9k
-10V
8.2.3 Detailed Design Procedure
8.2.3.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
Click here to create a custom design using the LM25576 device with the WEBENCH® Power Designer.
1. Start by entering the input voltage ( VIN), output voltage (VOUT), and output current (IOUT) requirements.
2. Optimize the design for key parameters such as efficiency, footprint, and cost using the optimizer dial.
3. Compare the generated design with other possible solutions from Texas Instruments.
The WEBENCH Power Designer provides a customized schematic along with a list of materials with real-time
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In most cases, these actions are available:
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9 Layout
9.1 Layout Guidelines
9.1.1 PCB Layout and Thermal Considerations
The circuit in Figure 19 serves as both a block diagram of the LM25576 and a typical application board
schematic for the LM25576. In a buck regulator there are two loops where currents are switched very fast. The
first loop starts from the input capacitors, to the regulator VIN pin, to the regulator SW pin, to the inductor then
out to the load. The second loop starts from the output capacitor ground, to the regulator PGND pins, to the
regulator IS pins, to the diode anode, to the inductor and then out to the load. Minimizing the loop area of these
two loops reduces the stray inductance and minimizes noise and possible erratic operation. A ground plane in
the PC board is recommended as a means to connect the input filter capacitors to the output filter capacitors and
the PGND pins of the regulator. Connect all of the low power ground connections (CSS, RT, CRAMP) directly to the
regulator AGND pin. Connect the AGND and PGND pins together through the topside copper area covering the
entire underside of the device. Place several vias in this underside copper area to the ground plane.
The two highest power dissipating components are the re-circulating diode and the LM25576 regulator IC. The
easiest method to determine the power dissipated within the LM25576 is to measure the total conversion losses
(Pin – Pout) then subtract the power losses in the Schottky diode, output inductor and snubber resistor. An
approximation for the Schottky diode loss is P = (1-D) x Iout x Vfwd. An approximation for the output inductor
power is P = IOUT2 x R x 1.1, where R is the DC resistance of the inductor and the 1.1 factor is an approximation
for the AC losses. If a snubber is used, an approximation for the damping resistor power dissipation is P = Vin2 x
Fsw x Csnub, where Fsw is the switching frequency and Csnub is the snubber capacitor. The regulator has an
exposed thermal pad to aid power dissipation. Adding several vias under the device to the ground plane will
greatly reduce the regulator junction temperature. Selecting a diode with an exposed pad will aid the power
dissipation of the diode.
The most significant variables that affect the power dissipated by the LM25576 are the output current, input
voltage and operating frequency. The power dissipated while operating near the maximum output current and
maximum input volatge can be appreciable. The operating frequency of the LM25576 evaluation board has been
designed for 300 kHz. When operating at 3 A output current with a 42 V input the power dissipation of the
LM25576 regulator is approximately 1.9 W.
The junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of the LM25576 will vary with the application. The most significant
variables are the area of copper in the PC board, the number of vias under the IC exposed pad and the amount
of forced air cooling provided. Referring to the evaluation board artwork, the area under the LM25576
(component side) is covered with copper and there are 5 connection vias to the solder side ground plane.
Additional vias under the IC will have diminishing value as more vias are added. The integrity of the solder
connection from the IC exposed pad to the PC board is critical. Excessive voids will greatly diminish the thermal
dissipation capacity. The junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of the LM25576 mounted in the evaluation board
varies from 45°C/W with no airflow to 25°C/W with 900 LFM (Linear Feet per Minute). With a 25°C ambient
temperature and no airflow, the predicted junction temperature for the LM25576 will be 25 + (45 x 1.9) = 110°C.
If the evaluation board is operated at 3 A output current and 42 V input voltage for a prolonged period of time the
thermal shutdown protection within the IC may activate. The IC will turn off allowing the junction to cool, followed
by restart with the soft-start capacitor reset to zero.
Table 1. 5 V, 3 A Demo Board Bill of Materials
ITEM
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
VALUE
C
1
C4532X7R2A225M
CAPACITOR, CER, TDK
2.2µ, 100V
C
2
C4532X7R2A225M
CAPACITOR, CER, TDK
2.2µ, 100V
C
3
C0805C331G1GAC
CAPACITOR, CER, KEMET
330p, 100V
C
4
C2012X7R2A103K
CAPACITOR, CER, TDK
0.01µ, 100V
C
5
C2012X7R2A103K
CAPACITOR, CER, TDK
0.01µ, 100V
C
6
OPEN
NOT USED
C
7
C2012X7R2A223K
CAPACITOR, CER, TDK
0.022µ, 100V
C
8
C2012X7R1C474M
CAPACITOR, CER, TDK
0.47µ, 16V
C
9
C3225X7R1C226M
CAPACITOR, CER, TDK
22µ, 16V
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Layout Guidelines (continued)
Table 1. 5 V, 3 A Demo Board Bill of Materials (continued)
ITEM
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
VALUE
C
10
EEFHE0J151R
CAPACITOR, SP, PANASONIC
150µ, 6.3V
C
11
C0805C331G1GAC
CAPACITOR, CER, KEMET
330p, 100V
C
12
OPEN
NOT USED
D
1
CSHD6-60C
DIODE, 60V, CENTRAL
6CWQ10FN
DIODE, 100V, IR (D1-ALT)
L
1
DR127-330
INDUCTOR, COOPER
R
1
OPEN
NOT USED
33µH
R
2
OPEN
NOT USED
R
3
CRCW08052102F
RESISTOR
21kΩ
R
4
CRCW08054992F
RESISTOR
49.9kΩ
R
5
CRCW08055111F
RESISTOR
5.11kΩ
R
6
CRCW08051651F
RESISTOR
1.65kΩ
R
7
CRCW2512100J
RESISTOR
10, 1W
U
1
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9.2 Layout Example
Figure 21. Component Side
Figure 22. Solder Side
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Figure 23. Silkscreen
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10 Device and Documentation Support
10.1 Device Support
10.1.1 Developmental Support
10.1.1.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
Click here to create a custom design using the LM25575 device with the WEBENCH® Power Designer.
1. Start by entering the input voltage (VIN), output voltage (VOUT), and output current (IOUT) requirements.
2. Optimize the design for key parameters such as efficiency, footprint, and cost using the optimizer dial.
3. Compare the generated design with other possible solutions from Texas Instruments.
The WEBENCH Power Designer provides a customized schematic along with a list of materials with real-time
pricing and component availability.
In most cases, these actions are available:
• Run electrical simulations to see important waveforms and circuit performance
• Run thermal simulations to understand board thermal performance
• Export customized schematic and layout into popular CAD formats
• Print PDF reports for the design, and share the design with colleagues
Get more information about WEBENCH tools at www.ti.com/WEBENCH.
10.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
To receive notification of documentation updates, navigate to the device product folder on ti.com. In the upper
right corner, click on Alert me to register and receive a weekly digest of any product information that has
changed. For change details, review the revision history included in any revised document.
10.3 Community Resources
The following links connect to TI community resources. Linked contents are provided "AS IS" by the respective
contributors. They do not constitute TI specifications and do not necessarily reflect TI's views; see TI's Terms of
Use.
TI E2E™ Online Community TI's Engineer-to-Engineer (E2E) Community. Created to foster collaboration
among engineers. At e2e.ti.com, you can ask questions, share knowledge, explore ideas and help
solve problems with fellow engineers.
Design Support TI's Design Support Quickly find helpful E2E forums along with design support tools and
contact information for technical support.
10.4 Trademarks
E2E is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
WEBENCH is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
10.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with
appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation procedures can cause damage.
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may be more
susceptible to damage because very small parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its published specifications.
10.6 Glossary
SLYZ022 — TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.
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11 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
The following pages include mechanical, packaging, and orderable information. This information is the most
current data available for the designated devices. This data is subject to change without notice and revision of
this document. For browser-based versions of this data sheet, refer to the left-hand navigation.
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device
Status
(1)
Package Type Package Pins Package
Drawing
Qty
Eco Plan
(2)
Lead finish/
Ball material
MSL Peak Temp
Op Temp (°C)
Device Marking
(3)
(4/5)
(6)
LM25576MH/NOPB
ACTIVE
HTSSOP
PWP
20
73
RoHS & Green
SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 125
LM25576
MH
LM25576MHX
NRND
HTSSOP
PWP
20
2500
Non-RoHS
& Green
Call TI
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 125
LM25576
MH
LM25576MHX/NOPB
ACTIVE
HTSSOP
PWP
20
2500
RoHS & Green
SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 125
LM25576
MH
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption.
Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of