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LM5025B Active Clamp Voltage Mode PWM Controller
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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The LM5025B is a functional variant of the LM5025
active clamp PWM controller. The functional
differences of the LM5025B are as follows:
• The maximum PWM duty cycle is limited to less
than 75% to reduce voltage stress on the power
MOSFETs.
• The CS2 hiccup mode threshold is increased to
0.5V
• The CS2 filter discharge device is disabled
• The VCC regulator continues to operate when the
line UVLO is below the threshold of normal
operation
• The VREF regulator is switched off when the line
UVLO input falls below the operating threshold
• The internal 5kΩ COMP pin pull-up resistor is
removed
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Internal Start-Up Bias Regulator
3A Compound Main Gate Driver
Programmable Line Under-Voltage Lockout
(UVLO) with Adjustable Hysteresis
Voltage Mode Control with Feed-Forward
Adjustable Dual Mode Over-Current Protection
Programmable Overlap or Deadtime between
the Main and Active Clamp Outputs
Volt x Second Maximum Duty Cycle Clamp
Programmable Soft-Start
Current Sense Leading Edge Blanking
Single Resistor Programmable Oscillator
Oscillator Up / Down Sync Capability
Precision 5V Reference
Thermal Shutdown
PACKAGES
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TSSOP-16
WSON-16 (5x5 mm) Thermally Enhanced
The LM5025B PWM controller contains all of the
features necessary to implement power converters
utilizing the Active Clamp / Reset technique. With the
active clamp technique, higher efficiencies and
greater power densities can be realized compared to
conventional catch winding or RDC clamp / reset
techniques. Two control outputs are provided, the
main power switch control (OUT_A) and the active
clamp switch control (OUT_B). The two internal
compound gate drivers parallel both MOS and Bipolar
devices, providing superior gate drive characteristics.
This controller is designed for high-speed operation
including an oscillator frequency range up to 1MHz
and total PWM and current sense propagation delays
less than 100ns.
The LM5025B includes a high-voltage start-up
regulator that operates over a wide input range of
13V to 100V. Additional features include: Line Under
Voltage Lockout (UVLO), softstart, oscillator
UP/DOWN sync capability, precision reference and
thermal shutdown.
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Typical Application Circuit
VOUT
3.3V
VIN
35 - 78V
LM5025B
CS1
VIN
ERROR
AMP &
ISOLATION
VCC
UVLO
OUT_A
OUT_B
RAMP COMP
REF
CS2
SYNC
Rt
TIME
SS
PGND AGND
UP/DOWN
SYNC
Figure 1. Simplified Active Clamp Forward Power Converter
Connection Diagram
VIN
1
16
UVLO
RAMP
2
15
SYNC
CS1
3
14
RT
CS2
4
13
COMP
TIME
5
12
SS
REF
6
11
AGND
VCC
7
10
PGND
OUT_A
8
9
OUT_B
Figure 2. 16-Lead TSSOP (See Package Number PW0016A)
16-Lead WSON (See Package Number NHQ0016A)
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS
Pin
Name
Description
Application Information
1
VIN
Source Input Voltage
Input to start-up regulator. Input range 13V to 100V, with
transient capability to 105V.
2
RAMP
Modulator ramp signal
An external RC circuit from Vin sets the ramp slope. This
pin is discharged at the conclusion of every cycle by an
internal FET, initiated by either the internal clock or the
V*Sec Clamp comparator.
3
CS1
Current sense input for cycle-by-cycle limiting
If CS1 exceeds 0.25V the outputs will go into Cycle-byCycle current limit. CS1 is held low for 50ns after OUT_A
switches high providing leading edge blanking.
4
CS2
Current sense input for soft restart
If CS2 exceeds 0.5V the outputs will be disabled and a
softstart commenced. The soft-start capacitor will be fully
discharged and then released with a pull-up current of
1µA. After the first output pulse (when SS =1V), the SS
charge current will revert back to 20µA.
5
TIME
Output overlap/Deadtime control
An external resistor (RSET) sets either the overlap time or
dead time for the active clamp output. An RSET resistor
connected between TIME and GND produces in-phase
OUT_A and OUT_B pulses with overlap. An RSET resistor
connected between TIME and REF produces out-of-phase
OUT_A and OUT_B pulses with deadtime.
6
REF
Precision 5 volt reference output
Maximum output current: 10mA Locally decouple with a
0.1µF capacitor. Reference stays low until the VCC UV
comparator and line UVLO comparator are satisfied.
7
VCC
Output from the internal high voltage start-up
regulator. The VCC voltage is regulated to 7.6V.
If an auxiliary winding raises the voltage on this pin above
the regulation setpoint, the internal start-up regulator will
shutdown, reducing the IC power dissipation.
8
OUT_A
Main output driver
Output of the main switch PWM output gate driver. Output
capability of 3A peak sink current.
9
OUT_B
Active Clamp output driver
Output of the Active Clamp switch gate driver. Capable of
1.25A peak sink current..
10
PGND
Power ground
Connect directly to analog ground.
11
AGND
Analog ground
Connect directly to power ground.
12
SS
Soft-start control
An external capacitor and an internal 20µA current source
set the soft-start ramp. The SS current source is reduced
to 1uA following a CS2 over-current event or an over
temperature event.
13
COMP
Input to the Pulse Width Modulator
PWM duty cycle is controlled by the voltage applied to the
COMP pin. The COMP pin voltage is reduced by a fixed
1V offset and compared with the RAMP pin signal.
14
RT
Oscillator timing resistor pin
An external resistor connected from RT to ground sets the
internal oscillator frequency.
15
SYNC
Oscillator UP/DOWN synchronization input
The internal oscillator can be synchronized to an external
clock with a frequency 20% lower than the internal
oscillator’s free running frequency. There is no constraint
on the maximum sync frequency.
16
UVLO
Line Under-Voltage shutdown
An external voltage divider from the power source sets the
shutdown comparator levels. The comparator threshold is
2.5V. Hysteresis is set by an internal current source (20µA)
that is switched on or off as the UVLO pin potential
crosses the 2.5V threshold.
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EP
Exposed PAD, underside of the WSON package
option
Internally bonded to the die substrate. Connect to GND
potential with low thermal impedance.
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Block Diagram
7.6V SERIES
REGULATOR
VCC
VIN
5V
REFERENCE
VCC
UVLO
UVLO
HYSTERESIS
(20 PA)
UVLO
REF
ENABLE OUTPUTS
and REF
+
2.5V
VCC
OUT_A
CLK
RT
DRIVER
OSCILLATOR
SYNC
SLOPE D VIN
DEADTIME
OR
OVERLAP
CONTROL
FF RAMP
RAMP
TIME
VCC
COMP
+
-
OUT_B
PWM
1V
SS Amp
(Sink Only)
SS
LOGIC
S
Q
R
Q
DRIVER
+
2.5V
MAX V*S
CLAMP
CS1
PGND
+
-
0.25V
CS2
0.5V
+
AGND
CLK + LEB
SS
20 PA
SS
19 PA
Figure 3. Simplified Block Diagram
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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.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(1) (2)
VIN to GND
-0.3V to 105V
VCC to GND
-0.3V to 16V
CS1, CS2 to GND
-0.3 to 1.00V
All other inputs to GND
-0.3 to 7V
ESD Rating
(3)
Human Body Model
2kV
Storage Temperature Range
-55°C to 150°C
Junction Temperature
150°C
(1)
(2)
(3)
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 specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
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specifications.
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Operating Ratings
(1)
VIN Voltage
13 to 100V
External Voltage Applied to VCC
8 to 15V
Operating Junction Temperature
-40°C to +125°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 specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
Electrical Characteristics (1)
Specifications with standard typeface are for TJ = 25°C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Junction
Temperature range. VIN = 48V, VCC = 10V, RT = 26.7kΩ, RSET = 27.4kΩ) unless otherwise stated
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
7.3
7.6
7.9
V
Startup Regulator
VCC Reg
VCC Regulation
VCC Current Limit
I-VIN
Startup Regulator
Leakage (external Vcc
Supply)
No Load
(2)
20
VIN = 100V
25
165
mA
500
µA
VCC Supply
VCC Under-voltage
Lockout Voltage (positive
going Vcc)
VCC Under-voltage
Hysteresis
VCC Supply Current (ICC)
VCC Reg 220mV
VCC Reg 120mV
1.0
1.5
Cgate = 0
V
2.0
V
4.2
mA
Reference Supply
VREF
Ref Voltage
IREF = 0 mA
Ref Voltage Regulation
IREF = 0 to 10mA
Ref Current Limit
(1)
(2)
4.85
10
5
5.15
V
25
50
mV
20
mA
All electrical characteristics having room temperature limits are tested during production with TA = TJ = 25°C. All hot and cold limits are
specified by correlating the electrical characteristics to process and temperature variations and applying statistical process control.
Device thermal limitations may limit usable range.
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Electrical Characteristics(1) (continued)
Specifications with standard typeface are for TJ = 25°C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Junction
Temperature range. VIN = 48V, VCC = 10V, RT = 26.7kΩ, RSET = 27.4kΩ) unless otherwise stated
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Current Limit
CS1 Prop
CS1 Delay to Output
CS1 Step from 0 to 0.4V
Time to onset of OUT
Transition (90%)
Cgate = 0
40
ns
CS2 Prop
CS2 Delay to Output
CS2 Step from 0 to 0.6V
Time to onset of OUT
Transition (90%)
Cgate = 0
50
ns
Cycle by Cycle Threshold
Voltage (CS1)
Cycle Skip Threshold
Voltage (CS2)
Resets SS capacitor; auto
restart
0.22
0.25
0.28
V
0.45
0.5
0.55
V
Leading Edge Blanking
Time (CS1)
50
ns
CS1 Sink Impedance
(clocked)
CS1 = 0.2V
30
50
Ω
CS1 Sink Impedance
(Post Fault Discharge)
CS1 = 0.3V
55
95
Ω
CS2 Sink Impedance
(Post Fault Discharge)
CS2 = 0.6V
55
95
Ω
CS1 and CS2 Leakage
Current
CS = CS Threshold - 100mV
1
µA
Soft-Start
Soft-start Current Source
Normal
17
22
27
µA
Soft-start Current Source
following a CS2 event
0.5
1
1.5
µA
180
175
200
220
225
kHz
TJ = Tlow to Thigh
360
400
440
kHz
TJ = 0°C to 125°C
364
Oscillator
Frequency1
TA = 25°C
TJ = Tlow to Thigh
Frequency2
RT = 13.3 kΩ
Sync threshold
436
2
Min Sync Pulse Width
V
100
Sync Frequency Range
160
ns
kHz
PWM Comparator
Delay to Output
COMP step 5V to 0V
Time to onset of OUT_A
transition low
Maximum Duty Cycle 1
Measured at OUT_A
Maximum Duty Cycle 2
Measured at OUT_A;
RT = 13.3K
COMP to PWM Offset
COMP Input Current
40
ns
73
66
0.75
COMP = 4V, SS open
71
75
%
1
1.15
V
50
80
µA
2.5
2.6
V
Volt x Second Clamp
Ramp Clamp Level
6
Delta RAMP measured from
onset of OUT_A to Ramp peak.
COMP = 5V
2.4
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Electrical Characteristics(1) (continued)
Specifications with standard typeface are for TJ = 25°C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Junction
Temperature range. VIN = 48V, VCC = 10V, RT = 26.7kΩ, RSET = 27.4kΩ) unless otherwise stated
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Undervoltage Shutdown
Threshold
2.44
2.5
2.56
V
Undervoltage Shutdown
Hysteresis
16
20
24
µA
5
10
Ω
UVLO Shutdown
Output Section
OUT_A High Saturation
MOS Device @ Iout = -10mA,
OUTPUT_A Peak Current Bipolar Device @ Vcc/2
Sink
3
A
Ω
OUT_A Low Saturation
MOS Device @ Iout = 10mA,
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OUTPUT_A Rise Time
Cgate = 2.2nF
20
9
ns
OUTPUT_A Fall Time
Cgate = 2.2nF
15
ns
OUT_B High Saturation
MOS Device @ Iout = -10mA,
10
Ω
20
OUTPUT_B Peak Current Bipolar Device @ Vcc/2
Sink
1
A
OUT_B Low Saturation
MOS Device @ Iout = 10mA,
12
OUTPUT_B Rise Time
Cgate = 1nF
20
ns
OUTPUT_B Fall Time
Cgate = 1nF
15
ns
Ω
18
Output Timing Control
Overlap Time
RSET = 38 kΩ connected to
GND, 50% to 50% transitions
75
105
135
ns
Deadtime
RSET = 29.5 kΩ connected to
REF, 50% to 50% transitions
75
105
135
ns
Thermal Shutdown
TSD
Thermal Shutdown
Threshold
165
°C
Thermal Shutdown
Hysteresis
25
°C
PW Package
125
°C/W
NHQ Package
32
°C/W
PW Package
30
°C/W
NHQ Package
5
°C/W
Thermal Resistance
θJA
θJC
Junction to Ambient
Junction to Case
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Typical Performance Characteristics
VCC Regulator Start-up Characteristics, VCC vs Vin
VCC vs ICC
16
10
VIN
14
8
12
6
VCC (V)
VCC (V)
10
VCC
8
4
6
4
2
2
0
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
0
5
10
15
VIN (V)
ICC (mA)
Figure 4.
Figure 5.
VREF vs IREF
20
25
Oscillator Frequency vs RT
6
1000
FREQUENCY (kHz)
5
VREF (V)
4
3
2
1
100
0
0
5
10
15
20
1
25
10
IREF (mA)
Figure 6.
Figure 7.
Overlap Time vs RSET
Overlap Time vs Temperature
RSET = 38K
140
400
350
130
300
OVERLAP TIME (ns)
OVERLAP TIME (ns)
100
RT (k:)
250
200
150
100
120
110
100
90
50
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
RSET (k:)
25
_
75
_
125
o
TEMPERATURE ( C)
Figure 8.
8
80
-40
Figure 9.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
Dead Time vs Temperature
RSET = 29.5K
Dead Time vs RSET
140
400
350
130
DEADTIME (ns)
DEADTIME (ns)
300
250
200
150
120
110
100
100
90
50
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
80
-40
120
RSET (k:)
25
75
125
TEMPERATURE (oC)
Figure 10.
Figure 11.
SS Pin Current vs Temperature
26
SS CURRENT (PA)
24
22
20
18
16
14
-40
25
75
125
o
TEMPERATURE ( C)
Figure 12.
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DETAILED OPERATING DESCRIPTION
The LM5025B is a functional variant of the LM5025 active clamp PWM controller. The functional differences of
the LM5025B are as follows:
• The maximum PWM duty cycle is limited to less than 75% to reduce voltage stress on the power MOSFETs
• The CS2 hiccup mode threshold is increased to 0.5V
• The CS2 filter discharge device is disabled
• The VCC regulator continues to operate when the line UVLO is below the threshold of normal operation
• The VREF regulator is switched off when the line UVLO input falls below the operating threshold
• The internal 5kΩ COMP pin pull-up resistor is removed
The LM5025B PWM controller contains all of the features necessary to implement power converters utilizing the
Active Clamp Reset technique. The device can be configured to control either a P-Channel clamp switch or an NChannel clamp switch. With the active clamp technique higher efficiencies and greater power densities can be
realized compared to conventional catch winding or RDC clamp / reset techniques. Two control outputs are
provided, the main power switch control (OUT_A) and the active clamp switch control (OUT_B). The active clamp
output can be configured for either a spefified overlap time (for P-Channel switch applications) or a spefified dead
time (for N_Channel applications). The two internal compound gate drivers parallel both MOS and Bipolar
devices, providing superior gate drive characteristics. This controller is designed for high-speed operation
including an oscillator frequency range up to 1MHz and total PWM and current sense propagation delays less
than 100ns. The LM5025B includes a high-voltage start-up regulator that operates over a wide input range of
13V to 100V. Additional features include: Line Under Voltage Lockout (UVLO), softstart, oscillator UP/DOWN
sync capability, precision reference and thermal shutdown.
High Voltage Start-Up Regulator
The LM5025B contains an internal high voltage start-up regulator that allows the input pin (VIN) to be connected
directly to the line voltage. The regulator output is internally current limited to 20mA. When power is applied, the
regulator is enabled and sources current into an external capacitor connected to the VCC pin. The recommended
capacitance range for the VCC regulator is 0.1µF to 100µF. When the voltage on the VCC pin reaches the
regulation point of 7.6V and the internal voltage reference (REF) reaches its regulation point of 5V, the controller
outputs are enabled. The outputs will remain enabled until VCC falls below 6.2V or the line Under Voltage Lock
Out detector indicates that VIN is out of range. In typical applications, an auxiliary transformer winding is
connected through a diode to the VCC pin. This winding must raise the VCC voltage above 8V to shut off the
internal start-up regulator. Powering VCC from an auxiliary winding improves efficiency while reducing the
controller power dissipation.
When the converter auxiliary winding is inactive, external current draw on the VCC line should be limited so the
power dissipated in the start-up regulator does not exceed the maximum power dissipation of the controller.
An external start-up regulator or other bias rail can be used instead of the internal start-up regulator by
connecting the VCC and the VIN pins together and feeding the external bias voltage into the two pins.
Line Under-Voltage Detector
The LM5025B contains a line Under Voltage Lock Out (UVLO) circuit. An external set-point voltage divider from
Vin to GND, sets the operational range of the converter. The divider must be designed such that the voltage at
the UVLO pin will be greater than 2.5V when Vin is in the desired operating range. If the undervoltage threshold
is not met, both outputs and the VREF regulator are disabled. The VCC regulator is not disabled by UVLO.
UVLO hysteresis is accomplished with an internal 20uA current source that is switched on or off into the
impedance of the set-point divider. When the UVLO threshold is exceeded, the current source is activated to
instantly raise the voltage at the UVLO pin. When the UVLO pin voltage falls below the 2.5V threshold, the
current source is turned off causing the voltage at the UVLO pin to fall. The UVLO pin can also be used to
implement a remote enable / disable function. Pulling the UVLO pin below the 2.5V threshold disables the PWM
outputs.
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PWM Outputs
The relative phase of the main (OUT_A) and active clamp outputs (OUT_B) can be configured for the specific
application. For active clamp configurations utilizing a ground referenced P-Channel clamp switch, the two
outputs should be in phase with the active clamp output overlapping the main output. For active clamp
configurations utilizing a high side N-Channel switch, the active clamp output should be out of phase with main
output and there should be a dead time between the two gate drive pulses. A distinguishing feature of the
LM5025B is the ability to accurately configure either dead time (both off) or overlap time (both on) of the gate
driver outputs. The overlap / deadtime magnitude is controlled by the resistor value connected to the TIME pin of
the controller. The opposite end of the resistor can be connected to either REF for deadtime control or GND for
overlap control. The internal configuration detector senses the connection and configures the phase relationship
of the main and active clamp outputs. The magnitude of the overlap/dead time can be calculated as follows:
Overlap Time (ns) = 2.8 x RSET - 1.2
Dead Time (ns) = 2.9 x RSET +20
RSET in kΩ, Time in ns
OUT_A
P-Channel Active Clamp
K1 * RSET
K1 * RSET
(RSET to GND)
OUT_B
OUT_A
N-Channel Active Clamp
(RSET to REF)
K2 * RSET
K2 * RSET
OUT_B
Figure 13.
Compound Gate Drivers
The LM5025B contains two unique compound gate drivers, which parallel both MOS and Bipolar devices to
provide high drive current throughout the entire switching event. The Bipolar device provides most of the drive
current capability and provides a relatively constant sink current which is ideal for driving large power MOSFETs.
As the switching event nears conclusion and the Bipolar device saturates, the internal MOS device continues to
provide a low impedance to compete the switching event.
During turn-off at the Miller plateau region, typically around 2V - 3V, is where gate driver current capability is
needed most. The resistive characteristics of all MOS gate drivers are adequate for turn-on since the supply to
output voltage differential is fairly large at the Miller region. During turn-off however, the voltage differential is
small and the current source characteristic of the Bipolar gate driver is beneficial to provide fast drive capability.
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VCC
OUT
CNTRL
PGND
PWM Comparator
The PWM comparator compares the ramp signal (RAMP) to the loop error signal (COMP). This comparator is
optimized for speed in order to achieve minimum controllable duty cycles. The COMP pin is a high impedance
comparator input. If the opto coupler is connected between the COMP pin and ground, then a pull-up resistor
must be added between COMP and REF to bias the opto coupler transistor. The comparator polarity is such that
0V on the COMP pin will produce a zero duty cycle on both gate driver outputs.
Volt x Second Clamp
The Volt x Second Clamp comparator compares the ramp signal (RAMP) to a fixed 2.5V reference. By proper
selection of RFF and CFF, the maximum ON time of the main switch can be set to the desired duration. The ON
time set by Volt x Second Clamp varies inversely with the line voltage because the RAMP capacitor is charged
by a resistor connected to Vin while the threshold of the clamp is a fixed voltage (2.5V). An example will illustrate
the use of the Volt x Second Clamp comparator to achieve a 50% duty cycle limit, at 200KHz, at a 48V line input:
A 50% duty cycle at a 200KHz requires a 2.5µs of ON time. At 48V input the Volt x Second product is 120V-µs
(48V x 2.5µs). To achieve this clamp level choose RFF and CFF using the following equation:
RFF x CFF = VIN x TON / 2.5V =
48V x 2.5µs / 2.5V = 48µs
(1)
(2)
Select CFF = 470pF. RFF = 102kΩ. The recommended capacitor value range for CFF is 100pF to 1000pF.
The CFF ramp capacitor is discharged at the conclusion of every cycle by an internal discharge switch controlled
by either the internal clock or by the Volt x Second Clamp comparator, whichever event occurs first.
Maximum Duty Cycle
At low line input voltages, the Volt x Second clamp will not limit the maximum PWM duty cycle because the
RAMP signal does not charge to the 2.5V threshold voltage within the period of the PWM clock. In this case, the
maximum duty cycle is determined by the internal PWM clock and the output overlap or deadtime programmed
by the resistor RSET connected to the TIME pin. Referring to Figure 13, the initial transition of OUT_B
corresponds to the leading edge of the PWM clock. The leading edge of OUT_A is delayed with respect to
OUT_B by the overlap time which is determined by the TIME pin resistor (K1 x RSET) When operating at
maximum duty cycle, the trailing edge of OUT_A corresponds to the trailing edge of the PWM clock. The duty
cycle at OUT_A is therefore always less than the duty cycle of the clock. The internal clock of the LM5025B
operates at a nominal duty cycle of 75%. If the clock frequency is 400KHz and the overlap time is set to 100ns,
then the maximum PWM duty cycle will be:
Max Duty Cycle = 75% - 100ns x 400KHz = 71%
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Current Limit
The LM5025B contains two modes of over-current protection. If the sense voltage at the CS1 input exceeds
0.25V the present power cycle is terminated (cycle-by-cycle current limit). If the sense voltage at the CS2 input
exceeds 0.5V, the controller will terminate the present cycle, discharge the softstart capacitor and reduce the
softstart current source to 1µA. The softstart (SS) capacitor is released after being fully discharged and slowly
charges with a 1µA current source. When the voltage at the SS pin reaches approximately 1V, the PWM
comparator will produce the first output pulse at OUT_A. After the first pulse occurs, the softstart current source
will revert to the normal 20µA level. Fully discharging and then slowly charging the SS capacitor protects a
continuously over-loaded converter with a low duty cycle hiccup mode.
These two modes of over-current protection allow the user great flexibility to configure the system behavior in
over-load conditions. If it is desired for the system to act as a current source during an over-load, then the CS1
cycle-by-cycle current limiting should be used. In this case the current sense signal should be applied to the CS1
input and the CS2 input should be grounded. If during an overload condition it is desired for the system to briefly
shutdown, followed by softstart retry, then the CS2 hiccup current limiting mode should be used. In this case the
current sense signal should be applied to the CS2 input and the CS1 input should be grounded. This shutdown /
soft-start retry will repeat indefinitely while the over-load condition remains. The hiccup mode will greatly reduce
the thermal stresses to the system during heavy overloads. The cycle-by-cycle mode will have higher system
thermal dissipations during heavy overloads, but provides the advantage of continuous operation for short
duration overload conditions.
It is possible to utilize both over-current modes concurrently, whereby momentary overload conditions activate
the CS1 cycle-by-cycle mode while prolonged overloading activates the CS2 hiccup mode. Generally the CS1
input will always be configured to monitor the main switch FET current each cycle. The CS2 input can be
configured in several different ways depending upon the system requirements.
a) The CS2 input can also be set to monitor the main switch FET current except scaled to a higher threshold
than CS1
b) An external over-current timer can be configured which trips after a pre-determined over-current time, driving
the CS2 input high, initiating a hiccup event.
c) In a closed loop voltage regulaton system, the COMP input will rise to saturation when the cycle-by-cycle
current limit is active. An external filter/delay timer and voltage divider can be configured between the COMP pin
and the CS2 pin to scale and delay the COMP voltage. If the CS2 pin voltage reaches 0.5V a hiccup event will
initiate.
A small RC filter, located near the controller, is recommended for each of the CS pins. The CS1 input has an
internal FET which discharges the current sense filter capacitor at the conclusion of every cycle, to improve
dynamic performance. This same FET remains on an additional 50ns at the start of each main switch cycle to
attenuate the leading edge spike in the current sense signal. The CS2 discharge FET only operates following a
CS2 event, UVLO and thermal shutdown.
The LM5025B CS comparators are very fast and may respond to short duration noise pulses. Layout
considerations are critical for the current sense filter and sense resistor. The capacitor associated with the CS
filter must be placed very close to the device and connected directly to the pins of the IC (CS and GND). If a
current sense transformer is used, both leads of the transformer secondary should be routed to the filter
network , which should be located close to the IC. If a sense resistor in the source of the main switch MOSFET is
used for current sensing, a low inductance type of resistor is required. When designing with a current sense
resistor, all of the noise sensitive low power ground connections should be connected together near the IC GND
and a single connection should be made to the power ground (sense resistor ground point).
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OUT_A
0.5V
CS2
SS
20 PA
1 PA
Overload
Cool Down
Restart
Oscillator and Sync Capability
The LM5025B oscillator is set by a single external resistor connected between the RT pin and GND. To set a
desired oscillator frequency (F), the necessary RT resistor can be calculated from:
RT = (4960/F)1.02
where
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F is in kHz and RT in kΩ.
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The RT resistor should be located very close to the device and connected directly to the pins of the IC (RT and
GND).
A unique feature of LM5025B is the ability to synchronize the oscillator to an external clock with a frequency that
is either higher or lower than the frequency of the internal oscillator. The lower frequency sync frequency range is
80% of the free running internal oscillator frequency. There is no constraint on the maximum sync frequency. A
minimum pulse width of 100ns is required for the synchronization clock. If the synchronization feature is not
required, the SYNC pin should be connected to GND to prevent any abnormal interference. The internal
oscillator can be completely disabled by connecting the RT pin to REF. Once disabled, the sync signal will act
directly as the master clock for the controller. Both the frequency and the maximum duty cycle of the PWM
controller can be controlled by the sync signal (within the limitations of the Volt x Second Clamp). The maximum
duty cycle (D) will be (1-D) of the sync signal.
Feed-Forward Ramp
An external resistor (RFF) and capacitor (CFF) connected to VIN and GND are required to create the PWM ramp
signal. The slope of the signal at the RAMP pin will vary in proportion to the input line voltage. This varying slope
provides line feedforward information necessary to improve line transient response with voltage mode control.
The RAMP signal is compared to the error signal at the COMP pin by the pulse width modulator comparator to
control the duty cycle of the main switch output. The Volt x Second Clamp comparator also monitors the RAMP
pin and if the ramp amplitude exceeds 2.5V, the present cycle is terminated. The ramp signal is reset to GND at
the end of each cycle by either the internal clock or the Volt x Second comparator, which ever occurs first.
Soft-start
The soft-start feature allows the power converter to gradually reach the initial steady state operating point, thus
reducing start-up stresses and surges. At power on, a 20µA current is sourced out of the soft-start pin (SS) into
an external capacitor. The capacitor voltage will ramp up slowly and will limit the COMP pin voltage and therefore
the PWM duty cycle. In the event of a fault as determined by VCC undervoltage, line undervoltage (UVLO) or
second level current limit, the output gate drivers are disabled and the soft-start capacitor is fully discharged.
When the fault condition is no longer present a soft-start sequence will be initiated. Following a second level
current limit detection (CS2), the soft-start current source is reduced to 1µA until the first output pulse is
generated by the PWM comparator. The current source returns to the nominal 20µA level after the first output
pulse (~1V at the SS pin).
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The soft-start circuit controls the COMP pin voltage through a unity gain amplifier with an open drain (sink only)
output. If the SS pin voltage is less than the PWM control signal applied to the COMP pin, this amplifier will sink
current from the external pull-up connected to the COMP pin to force the COMP voltage to follow the soft-start
capacitor ramp. When the soft-start capacitor charges to a voltage that is greater than the control voltage applied
to the COMP pin, the soft-start amplifier automatically disengages, allowing closed loop control of the PWM duty
cycle. The soft-start amplifier output stage is capable of sinking up to 5mA. External pull-up circuits connected to
the COMP pin must limit the current into the pin to a value less than 5mA.
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 standby
state with the output drivers and the bias regulator disabled. The device will restart after the thermal hysteresis
(typically 25°C). During a restart after thermal shutdown, the soft-start capacitor will be fully discharged and then
charged in the low current mode (1µA) similar to a second level current limit event. The thermal protection
feature is provided to prevent catastrophic failures from accidental device overheating.
Application Circuit: Input 36-78V, Output 3.3V, 30A
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REVISION HISTORY
Changes from Revision A (March 2013) to Revision B
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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)
LM5025BMTC/NOPB
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
16
92
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU | SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 125
L5025B
MTC
LM5025BMTCX/NOPB
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
16
2500
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU | SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 125
L5025B
MTC
LM5025BSD/NOPB
ACTIVE
WSON
NHQ
16
1000
RoHS & Green
SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 125
5025BSD
(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.
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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