LM2736 Thin SOT 750 mA Load Step-Down DC-DC Regulator
1Features3Description
1
•Thin SOT-6 Package
•3.0 V to 18 V Input Voltage Range
•1.25 V to 16 V Output Voltage Range
•750 mA Output Current
•550 kHz (LM2736Y) and 1.6 MHz (LM2736X)
Switching Frequencies
•350 mΩ NMOS Switch
•30 nA Shutdown Current
•1.25 V, 2% Internal Voltage Reference
•Internal Soft-Start
•Current-Mode, PWM Operation
•WEBENCH®Online Design Tool
•Thermal Shutdown
2Applications
•Local Point of Load Regulation
•Core Power in HDDs
•Set-Top Boxes
•Battery Powered Devices
•USB Powered Devices
•DSL Modems
•Notebook Computers
The LM2736 regulator is a monolithic, high frequency,
PWM step-down DC/DC converter in a 6-pin Thin
SOT package. It provides all the active functions to
provide local DC/DC conversion with fast transient
response and accurate regulation in the smallest
possible PCB area.
With a minimum of external components and online
design support through WEBENCH®, the LM2736 is
easy to use. The ability to drive 750 mA loads with an
internal 350 mΩ NMOS switch using state-of-the-art
0.5 µm BiCMOS technology results in the best power
density available. The world class control circuitry
allows for on-times as low as 13 ns, thus supporting
exceptionally high frequency conversion over the
entire 3 V to 18 V input operating range down to the
minimumoutput voltage of1.25 V.Switching
frequency is internally set to 550 kHz (LM2736Y) or
1.6 MHz (LM2736X), allowing the use of extremely
small surface mount inductors and chip capacitors.
Even though the operating frequencies are very high,
efficiencies up to 90% are easy to achieve. External
shutdown is included, featuring an ultra-low stand-by
current of 30 nA. The LM2736 utilizes current-mode
control and internal compensation to provide highperformanceregulation overawide rangeof
operating conditions. Additionalfeatures include
internal soft-start circuitry to reduce inrush current,
pulse-by-pulse current limit, thermal shutdown, and
output over-voltage protection.
LM2736
Device Information
PART NUMBERPACKAGEBODY SIZE (NOM)
LM2736SOT (6)2.90 mm x 1.60 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the datasheet.
(1)
Typical Application Circuit
Efficiency vs. Load Current "X"
VIN= 5 V, V
1
An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
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Changes from Revision G (October 2014) to Revision HPage
•Updated Design Requirements and moved Bill of Materials to Detailed Design Procedures.............................................. 13
Changes from Revision F (April 2013) to Revision GPage
•Added ESD Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device Functional Modes, Application and Implementation
section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device and Documentation Support section, and
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section.................................................................................................. 4
(1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the IC Package Thermal Metrics application report, SPRA953.
(2) Thermal shutdown will occur if the junction temperature exceeds 165°C. The maximum power dissipation is a function of T
and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is PD= (T
packages soldered directly onto a 3” x 3” PC board with 2oz. copper on 4 layers in still air. For a 2 layer board using 1 oz. copper in still
air, θJA= 204°C/W.
Specifications with standard typeface are for TJ= 25°C unless otherwise specified. Datasheet min/max specification limits are
ensured by design, test, or statistical analysis.
PARAMETERTEST CONDITIONSUNIT
V
Feedback Voltage1.2501.2251.275V
FB
MIN
ΔVFB/Δ Feedback Voltage LineVIN= 3V to 18V
V
I
FB
Regulation
IN
Feedback Input Bias
Current
Sink/Source10250nA
Undervoltage LockoutVINRising2.742.90
UVLOUndervoltage LockoutVINFalling2.32.0V
UVLO Hysteresis0.440.300.62
F
SW
D
MAX
D
MIN
R
DS(ON)
I
CL
I
Q
Switching FrequencyMHz
Maximum Duty Cycle
Minimum Duty Cycle
Switch ON ResistanceV
Switch Current LimitV
Quiescent CurrentSwitching1.52.5mA
The LM2736 device is a constant frequency PWM buck regulator IC that delivers a 750 mA load current. The
regulator has a preset switching frequency of either 550 kHz (LM2736Y) or 1.6 MHz (LM2736X). These high
frequencies allow the LM2736 device to operate with small surface mount capacitors and inductors, resulting in
DC/DC converters that require a minimum amount of board space. The LM2736 device is internally
compensated, so it is simple to use, and requires few external components. The LM2736 device uses currentmode control to regulate the output voltage.
The following operating description of the LM2736 device will refer to the Simplified Block Diagram (Functional
Block Diagram) and to the waveforms in Figure 11. The LM2736 device supplies a regulated output voltage by
switching the internal NMOS control switch at constant frequency and variable duty cycle. A switching cycle
begins at the falling edge of the reset pulse generated by the internal oscillator. When this pulse goes low, the
output control logic turns on the internal NMOS control switch. During this on-time, the SW pin voltage (VSW)
swings up to approximately VIN, and the inductor current (IL) increases with a linear slope. ILis measured by the
current-sense amplifier, which generates an output proportional to the switch current. The sense signal is
summed with the regulator’s corrective ramp and compared to the error amplifier’s output, which is proportional
to the difference between the feedback voltage and V
output switch turns off until the next switching cycle begins. During the switch off-time, inductor current
discharges through Schottky diode D1, which forces the SW pin to swing below ground by the forward voltage
(VD) of the catch diode. The regulator loop adjusts the duty cycle (D) to maintain a constant output voltage.
. When the PWM comparator output goes high, the
REF
Figure 11. LM2736 Waveforms of SW Pin Voltage and Inductor Current
The overvoltage comparator compares the FB pin voltage to a voltage that is 10% higher than the internal
reference Vref. Once the FB pin voltage goes 10% above the internal reference, the internal NMOS control
switch is turned off, which allows the output voltage to decrease toward regulation.
7.3.2 Undervoltage Lockout
Undervoltage lockout (UVLO) prevents the LM2736 device from operating until the input voltage exceeds 2.74 V
(typ).
The UVLO threshold has approximately 440mV of hysteresis, so the part will operate until VINdrops below 2.3 V
(typ). Hysteresis prevents the part from turning off during power up if VINis non-monotonic.
7.3.3 Current Limit
The LM2736 device uses cycle-by-cycle current limiting to protect the output switch. During each switching cycle,
a current limit comparator detects if the output switch current exceeds 1.5 A (typ), and turns off the switch until
the next switching cycle begins.
7.3.4 Thermal Shutdown
Thermal shutdown limits total power dissipation by turning off the output switch when the IC junction temperature
exceeds 165°C. After thermal shutdown occurs, the output switch doesn’t turn on until the junction temperature
drops to approximately 150°C.
The LM2736 device has a shutdown mode that is controlled by the enable pin (EN). When a logic low voltage is
applied to EN, the part is in shutdown mode and its quiescent current drops to typically 30 nA. Switch leakage
adds another 40 nA from the input supply. The voltage at this pin should never exceed VIN+ 0.3 V.
7.4.2 Soft-Start
This function forces V
reference voltage ramps from 0 V to its nominal value of 1.25 V in approximately 200 µs. This forces the
regulator output to ramp up in a more linear and controlled fashion, which helps reduce inrush current.
to increase at a controlled rate during start up. During soft-start, the error amplifier’s
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 Boost Function
Capacitor C
drive voltage to the internal NMOS control switch. To properly drive the internal NMOS switch during its on-time,
V
needs to be at least 1.6 V greater than VSW. Although the LM2736 device will operate with this minimum
BOOST
voltage, it may not have sufficient gate drive to supply large values of output current. Therefore, it is
recommended that V
the maximum operating limit of 5.5 V.
5.5 V > V
BOOST
and diode D2 in Figure 12 are used to generate a voltage V
BOOST
be greater than 2.5 V above VSWfor best efficiency. V
BOOST
– VSW> 2.5 V for best performance.
BOOST
BOOST
. V
- VSWis the gate
BOOST
– VSWshould not exceed
Figure 12. V
Charges C
OUT
BOOST
When the LM2736 device starts up, internal circuitry from the BOOST pin supplies a maximum of 20 mA to
C
source current to C
There are various methods to derive V
. This current charges C
BOOST
to a voltage sufficient to turn the switch on. The BOOST pin will continue to
BOOST
until the voltage at the feedback pin is greater than 1.18 V.
BOOST
:
BOOST
1. From the input voltage (VIN)
2. From the output voltage (V
3. From an external distributed voltage rail (V
OUT
)
)
EXT
4. From a shunt or series zener diode
In the Functional Block Diagram, capacitor C
switch. Capacitor C
NMOS control switch is off (T
is charged via diode D2 by VIN. During a normal switching cycle, when the internal
BOOST
) (refer to Figure 11), V
OFF
during which the current in the inductor (L) forward biases the Schottky diode D1 (V
stored across C
V
- VSW= VIN- V
BOOST
BOOST
is
+ V
FD2
FD1
and diode D2 supply the gate-drive current for the NMOS
BOOST
equals VINminus the forward voltage of D2 (V
BOOST
). Therefore the voltage
FD1
FD2
),
(1)
When the NMOS switch turns on (TON), the switch pin rises to
VSW= VIN– (R
forcing V
V
BOOST
to rise thus reverse biasing D2. The voltage at V
BOOST
= 2VIN– (R
which is approximately
2 VIN- 0.4 V(4)
for many applications. Thus the gate-drive voltage of the NMOS switch is approximately
An alternate method for charging C
voltage should be between 2.5 V and 5.5 V, so that proper gate voltage will be applied to the internal switch. In
this circuit, C
provides a gate drive voltage that is slightly less than V
BOOST
In applications where both VINand V
directly from these voltages. If VINand V
minus a zener voltage by placing a zener diode D3 in series with D2, as shown in Figure 13. When using a
series zener diode from the input, ensure that the regulation of the input supply doesn’t create a voltage that falls
outside the recommended V
(V
(V
– VD3) < 5.5 V(6)
INMAX
– VD3) > 1.6 V(7)
INMIN
BOOST
voltage.
is to connect D2 to the output as shown in Figure 12. The output
BOOST
.
OUT
are greater than 5.5 V, or less than 3 V, C
OUT
are greater than 5.5 V, C
OUT
BOOST
can be charged from VINor V
cannot be charged
BOOST
OUT
Figure 13. Zener Reduces Boost Voltage from V
IN
An alternative method is to place the zener diode D3 in a shunt configuration as shown in Figure 14. A small 350
mW to 500 mW 5.1 V zener in a SOT or SOD package can be used for this purpose. A small ceramic capacitor
such as a 6.3 V, 0.1 µF capacitor (C4) should be placed in parallel with the zener diode. When the internal
NMOS switch turns on, a pulse of current is drawn to charge the internal NMOS gate capacitance. The 0.1 µF
parallel shunt capacitor ensures that the V
voltage is maintained during this time.
BOOST
Resistor R3 should be chosen to provide enough RMS current to the zener diode (D3) and to the BOOST pin. A
recommended choice for the zener current (I
) is 1 mA. The current I
ZENER
into the BOOST pin supplies the
BOOST
gate current of the NMOS control switch and varies typically according to the following formula for the X version:
I
= 0.49 x (D + 0.54) x (V
BOOST
I
can be calculated for the Y version using the following:
BOOST
I
= 0.20 x (D + 0.54) x (V
BOOST
where D is the duty cycle, V
ZENER
– VD2) mA(8)
ZENER
- VD2) µA(9)
ZENER
and VD2are in volts, and I
is in milliamps. V
BOOST
is the voltage applied to
ZENER
the anode of the boost diode (D2), and VD2is the average forward voltage across D2. Note that this formula for
I
gives typical current. For the worst case I
BOOST
, increase the current by 40%. In that case, the worst case
BOOST
boost current will be
I
BOOST-MAX
= 1.4 x I
BOOST
(10)
R3 will then be given by
R3 = (VIN- V
For example, using the X-version let VIN= 10 V, V
ZENER
) / (1.4 x I
BOOST
+ I
)(11)
ZENER
= 5 V, VD2= 0.7 V, I
ZENER
= 1 mA, and duty cycle D =
ZENER
50%. Then
I
= 0.49 x (0.5 + 0.54) x (5 - 0.7) mA = 2.19mA(12)
BOOST
R3 = (10 V - 5 V) / (1.4 x 2.19 mA + 1 mA) = 1.23 kΩ(13)