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LM34910 High Voltage (40V, 1.25A) Step Down Switching Regulator
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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The LM34910 Step Down Switching Regulator
features all of the functions needed to implement a
low cost, efficient, buck bias regulator capable of
supplying 1.25A to the load. This buck regulator
contains a 40V N-Channel Buck Switch, and is
available in the thermally enhanced WSON-10
package. The hysteretic regulation scheme requires
no loop compensation, results in fast load transient
response, and simplifies circuit implementation. The
operating frequency remains constant with line and
load variations due to the inverse relationship
between the input voltage and the on-time. The
current limit detection is set at 1.25A. Additional
features include: VCC under-voltage lockout, thermal
shutdown, gate drive under-voltage lockout, and
maximum duty cycle limiter.
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Integrated 40V, N-Channel Buck Switch
Integrated Start-Up Regulator
Input Voltage Range: 8V to 36V
No Loop Compensation Required
Ultra-Fast Transient Response
Operating Frequency Remains Constant with
Load Current and Input Voltage
Maximum Duty Cycle Limited During Start-Up
Adjustable Output Voltage
Valley Current Limit At 1.25A
Precision Internal Reference
Low Bias Current
Highly Efficient Operation
Thermal Shutdown
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
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Package
WSON-10 (4 mm x 4 mm)
Exposed Thermal Pad For
Dissipation
High Efficiency Point-Of-Load (POL) Regulator
Non-Isolated Telecommunication Buck
Regulator
Secondary High Voltage Post Regulator
Improved
Heat
Connection Diagram
SW
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10
VIN
BST
2
9
VCC
ISEN
3
8
RON/SD
SGND
4
7
SS
RTN
5
6
FB
Figure 1. 10-Lead WSON
See DPR0010A Package
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Typical Application Circuit and Block Diagram
7V SERIES
REGULATOR
8V-36V
Input
LM34910
10 VIN
VCC 9
C3
VCC
UVLO
C5
THERMAL
SHUTDOWN
C1
RON
RON/
8 SD
280 ns
OFF TIMER
ON TIMER
RON
+
0.7V
START
COMPLETE
START
COMPLETE
BST 2
GATE DRIVE
UVLO
C4
VIN
2.5V
11.5 PA
7
DRIVER
LOGIC
SS
C6
DRIVER
L1
LEVEL
SHIFT
SW 1
VOUT1
+
REGULATION
COMPARATOR
+
OVER-VOLTAGE
2.875V
COMPARATOR
6 FB
D1
CURRENT LIMIT
COMPARATOR
R3
+
-
5 RTN
62.5 mV
+
ISEN 3
R1
RSENSE
50 m:
SGND 4
R2
VOUT2
C2
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
PIN
NAME
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION INFORMATION
1
SW
Switching Node
Internally connected to the buck switch source. Connect to
the external inductor, diode, and boost capacitor.
2
BST
Boost pin for boot-strap capacitor
Connect a 0.022 µF capacitor from SW to this pin. An
internal diode charges the capacitor during the off-time.
3
ISEN
Current sense input
Internally the current sense resistor connects from this pin to
SGND. Re-circulating current flows out of this pin to the freewheeling diode. Current limit is set at 1.25A.
4
SGND
Sense Ground
Re-circulating current flows into this pin to the current sense
resistor.
5
RTN
Circuit Ground
Ground for all internal circuitry other than the current limit
detection.
6
FB
Feedback
Internally connected to the regulation and over-voltage
comparators. The regulation level is 2.5V.
7
SS
Softstart
An internal 11.5 µA current source charges an external
capacitor to 2.5V to provide the softstart function.
8
RON/SD
On-time Control and Shutdown
An external resistor from VIN to this pin sets the buck switch
on-time. Grounding this pin shuts down the regulator.
9
VCC
Output from the start-up regulator
Nominally regulated to 7.0V. An external voltage (8V-14V)
can be connected to this pin to reduce internal dissipation.
An internal diode connects VCC to VIN.
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VIN
Input supply voltage
Nominal input range is 8.0V to 36V.
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (1) (2)
VIN to GND
40V
BST to GND
50V
SW to GND (Steady State)
-1.5V
ESD Rating (3)
Human Body Model
2kV
BST to VCC
40V
VIN to SW
40V
BST to SW
14V
VCC to GND
14V
SGND to RTN
-0.3V to +0.3V
Current out of ISEN
See Text
SS to RTN
-0.3V to 4V
All Other Inputs to GND
-0.3 to 7V
Storage Temperature Range
-55°C to +150°C
JunctionTemperature
150°C
(1)
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 guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
For detailed information on soldering plastic WSON packages, refer to the Packaging Data Book available from National Semiconductor
Corporation.
The human body model is a 100pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5kΩ resistor into each pin.
(2)
(3)
Operating Ratings (1)
VIN
8.0V to 36V
−40°C to + 125°C
Junction Temperature
(1)
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 guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard typeface are for TJ = 25°C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Junction
Temperature range. VIN = 24V, RON = 200k unless otherwise stated (1).
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
6.6
7
7.4
V
Start-Up Regulator, VCC
VCCReg
VCC regulated output
VIN-VCC dropout voltage
ICC = 0 mA,
VCC = VCCReg - 100 mV
1.4
V
VCC output impedance
0 mA ≤ ICC ≤ 5 mA
140
Ω
VCC current limit
UVLOVCC
(2)
9
mA
VCC under-voltage lockout
threshold
VCC = 0V
VCC increasing
5.8
V
UVLOVCC hysteresis
VCC decreasing
150
mV
UVLOVCC filter delay
100 mV overdrive
IIN operating current
Non-switching, FB = 3V
IIN shutdown current
RON/SD = 0V
3
µs
0.63
1
mA
80
250
µA
0.45
0.95
Ω
4.3
5.5
V
Switch Characteristics
Rds(on)
Buck Switch Rds(on)
ITEST = 200 mA
UVLOGD
Gate Drive UVLO
VBST - VSW Increasing
UVLOGD hysteresis
3.0
440
mV
Softstart Pin
(1)
(2)
Pull-up voltage
2.5
V
Internal current source
11.5
µA
Typical specifications represent the most likely parametric norm at 25°C operation.
VCC provides self bias for the internal gate drive and control circuits. Device thermal limitations limit external loading
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
Specifications with standard typeface are for TJ = 25°C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Junction
Temperature range. VIN = 24V, RON = 200k unless otherwise stated (1).
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
1
1.25
1.5
Units
Current Limit
ILIM
Threshold
Current out of ISEN
A
Resistance from ISEN to SGND
130
mΩ
Response time
150
ns
On Timer
tON - 1
On-time
VIN = 10V, RON = 200 kΩ
tON - 2
On-time
VIN = 36V, RON = 200 kΩ
Shutdown threshold
Voltage at RON/SD rising
Threshold hysteresis
Voltage at RON/SD falling
2.1
2.75
3.6
740
0.35
0.65
µs
ns
1.1
V
40
mV
280
ns
Off Timer
tOFF
Minimum Off-time
Regulation and Over-Voltage Comparators (FB Pin)
VREF
FB regulation threshold
SS pin = steady state
FB over-voltage threshold
2.440
2.5
2.550
V
2.875
V
100
nA
Thermal shutdown temperature
175
°C
Thermal shutdown hysteresis
20
°C
FB bias current
Thermal Shutdown
TSD
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Typical Performance Characteristics
7.0
7.5
RON = 400k
6.0
RON = 200k
7.0
S
FS = 730 kHz
6.0
ON-TIME (Ps)
kH
=
19
4
6.5
F
VCC (V)
z
FS = 100 kHz
5.0
RON = 100k
4.0
RON = 44.2k
3.0
2.0
5.5
Load Current = 500 mA
1.0
0
5.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
0
10
20
30
40
VIN (V)
VIN (V)
Figure 2. VCC vs VIN
Figure 3. ON-Time vs VIN and RON
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Functional Description
The LM34910 Step Down Switching Regulator features all the functions needed to implement a low cost, efficient
buck bias power converter capable of supplying 1.25A to the load. This high voltage regulator contains a 40V NChannel buck switch, is easy to implement, and is available in the thermally enhanced WSON-10 package. The
regulator’s operation is based on a hysteretic control scheme, and uses an on-time control which varies inversely
with VIN. This feature allows the operating frequency to remain relatively constant with load and input voltage
variations. The hysteretic control requires no loop compensation resulting in very fast load transient response.
The valley current limit detection circuit, internally set at 1.25A, holds the buck switch off until the high current
level subsides. The functional block diagram is shown in Typical Application Circuit and Block Diagram.
The LM34910 can be applied in numerous applications to efficiently regulate down higher voltages. Additional
features include: Thermal shutdown, VCC under-voltage lockout, gate drive under-voltage lockout, and maximum
duty cycle limiter.
Hysteretic Control Circuit Overview
The LM34910 buck DC-DC regulator employs a control scheme based on a comparator and a one-shot on-timer,
with the output voltage feedback (FB) compared to an internal reference (2.5V). If the FB voltage is below the
reference the buck switch is turned on for a time period determined by the input voltage and a programming
resistor (RON). Following the on-time the switch remains off for a minimum of 280 ns, and until the FB voltage
falls below the reference. The buck switch then turns on for another on-time period. Typically, during start-up, or
when the load current increases suddenly, the off-times are at the minimum of 280 ns. Once regulation is
established, the off-times are longer.
When in regulation, the LM34910 operates in continuous conduction mode at heavy load currents and
discontinuous conduction mode at light load currents. In continuous conduction mode current always flows
through the inductor, never reaching zero during the off-time. In this mode the operating frequency remains
relatively constant with load and line variations. The minimum load current for continuous conduction mode is
one-half the inductor’s ripple current amplitude. The operating frequency is approximately:
VOUT
FS =
1.3 x 10-10 x RON
(1)
The buck switch duty cycle is equal to :
VOUT
tON
DC =
tON + tOFF
=
VIN
(2)
In discontinuous conduction mode current through the inductor ramps up from zero to a peak during the on-time,
then ramps back to zero before the end of the off-time. The next on-time period starts when the voltage at FB
falls below the reference - until then the inductor current remains zero, and the load current is supplied by the
output capacitor (C2). In this mode the operating frequency is lower than in continuous conduction mode, and
varies with load current. Conversion efficiency is maintained at light loads since the switching losses reduce with
the reduction in load and frequency. The approximate discontinuous operating frequency can be calculated as
follows:
VOUT2 x L1 x 1.18 x 1020
FS =
RL x (RON)2
where
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(3)
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The output voltage is set by two external resistors (R1, R2). The regulated output voltage is calculated as
follows:
VOUT = 2.5 x (R1 + R2) / R2
(4)
Output voltage regulation is based on ripple voltage at the feedback input, requiring a minimum amount of ESR
for the output capacitor C2. The LM34910 requires a minimum of 25 mV of ripple voltage at the FB pin. In cases
where the capacitor’s ESR is insufficient additional series resistance may be required (R3 in Typical Application
Circuit and Block Diagram).
For applications where lower output voltage ripple is required the output can be taken directly from a low ESR
output capacitor as shown in Figure 4. However, R3 slightly degrades the load regulation.
L1
SW
LM34910
R1
R3
FB
VOUT2
R2
C2
Figure 4. Low Ripple Output Configuration
Start-up Regulator, VCC
The start-up regulator is integral to the LM34910. The input pin (VIN) can be connected directly to line voltage up
to 36V, with transient capability to 40V. The VCC output regulates at 7.0V, and is current limited to 9 mA. Upon
power up, the regulator sources current into the external capacitor at VCC (C3). When the voltage on the VCC pin
reaches the under-voltage lockout threshold of 5.8V, the buck switch is enabled and the Softstart pin is released
to allow the Softstart capacitor (C6) to charge up.
The minimum input voltage is determined by the regulator’s dropout voltage, the VCC UVLO falling threshold
(≊5.7V), and the frequency. When VCC falls below the falling threshold the VCC UVLO activates to shut off the
output. If VCC is externally loaded, the minimum input voltage increases since the output impedance at VCC is
≊140Ω. See Figure 2.
To reduce power dissipation in the start-up regulator, an auxiliary voltage can be diode connected to the VCC pin.
Setting the auxiliary voltage to between 8V and 14V shuts off the internal regulator, reducing internal power
dissipation. The sum of the auxiliary voltage and the input voltage (VCC + VIN) cannot exceed 50V. Internally, a
diode connects VCC to VIN. See Figure 5.
VCC
C3
BST
C4
L1
LM34910
D2
SW
VOUT1
D1
ISEN
R1
R3
VOUT2
SGND
R2
C2
FB
Figure 5. Self Biased Configuration
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Regulation Comparator
The feedback voltage at FB is compared to the voltage at the Softstart pin (2.5V). In normal operation (the output
voltage is regulated), an on-time period is initiated when the voltage at FB falls below 2.5V. The buck switch
stays on for the on-time, causing the FB voltage to rise above 2.5V. After the on-time period, the buck switch
stays off until the FB voltage falls below 2.5V. Bias current at the FB pin is nominally 100 nA.
Over-Voltage Comparator
The voltage at FB is compared to an internal 2.875V reference. If the voltage at FB rises above 2.875V the ontime pulse is immediately terminated. This condition can occur if the input voltage or the output load changes
suddenly, or if the inductor (L1) saturates. The buck switch remains off until the voltage at FB falls below 2.5V.
ON-Time Timer, and Shutdown
The on-time for the LM34910 is determined by the RON resistor and the input voltage (VIN), and is calculated
from:
1.3 x 10-10 x RON
tON =
VIN
(5)
See Figure 3. The inverse relationship with VIN results in a nearly constant frequency as VIN is varied. RON should
be selected for a minimum on-time (at maximum VIN) greater than 200 ns. This requirement limits the maximum
frequency for each application, depending on VIN and VOUT, calculated from the following:
VOUT
FMAX =
VINMAX x 200 ns
(6)
The LM34910 can be remotely shut down by taking the RON/SD pin below 0.65V. See Figure 6. In this mode the
SS pin is internally grounded, the on-timer is disabled, and bias currents are reduced. Releasing the RON/SD pin
allows normal operation to resume. The voltage at the RON/SD pin is between 1.5V and 3.0V, depending on VIN
and the RON resistor.
VIN
Input
Voltage
RON
LM34910
RON/SD
STOP
RUN
Figure 6. Shutdown Implementation
Current Limit
Current limit detection occurs during the off-time by monitoring the recirculating current through the free-wheeling
diode (D1). Referring to Typical Application Circuit and Block Diagram, when the buck switch is turned off the
inductor current flows through the load, into SGND, through the sense resistor, out of ISEN and through D1. If that
current exceeds 1.25A the current limit comparator output switches to delay the start of the next on-time period if
the voltage at FB is below 2.5V. The next on-time starts when the current out of ISEN is below 1.25A and the
voltage at FB is below 2.5V. If the overload condition persists causing the inductor current to exceed 1.25A
during each on-time, that is detected at the beginning of each off-time. The operating frequency may be lower
due to longer-than-normal off-times.
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Figure 7 illustrates the inductor current waveform. During normal operation the load current is Io, the average of
the ripple waveform. When the load resistance decreases the current ratchets up until the lower peak reaches
1.25A. During the Current Limited portion of Figure 7, the current ramps down to 1.25A during each off-time,
initiating the next on-time (assuming the voltage at FB is