•Higher efficiency with low-power dissipation
– 100-mV ±7% accurate current limit threshold
– Strong 1.5-A peak standard MOSFET driver
– Supports external VCC supply
A
•Accurate ±1% accuracy feedback reference
•Programmable extra slope compensation
•Adjustable soft start
•PGOOD indicator
•Create a custom design using the LM5156x-Q1
with the WEBENCH®power designer
2Applications
•Automotive 12-V or 24-V battery application
•Automotive start-stop application
•High voltage LiDAR power supply
•Multiple-output flyback without optocoupler
•Automotive rear-lights LED bias supply
•Wide input boost, SEPIC, flyback power module
•Audio amplifier application
•Battery-powered boost, SEPIC, flyback
3Description
The LM5156x-Q1 (LM5156-Q1 and LM51561-Q1)
device is a wide input range, non-synchronous boost
controller that uses peak current mode control. The
device can be used in boost, SEPIC, and flyback
topologies.
The LM5156x-Q1 device can start up from a 1-cell
battery with a minimum of 2.97 V if the BIAS pin is
connected to the VCC pin. It can operate with the
input supply voltage as low as 1.5 V if the BIAS pin is
greater than 3.5 V.
Device Information
PART NUMBERPACKAGEBODY SIZE (NOM)
LM5156x-Q1WSON (12)3.00 mm × 2.00 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the data sheet.
(1)
•Avoid AM band interference and crosstalk
– Optional clock synchronization
Typical Boost Application
– Dynamically programmable switching
frequency from 100 kHz to 2.2 MHz
•Integrated protection features
– Constant peak current limiting over input
voltage
– Optional hiccup mode overload protection (see
the Device Comparison Table)
– Programmable line UVLO
– OVP protection
1
– Thermal shutdown
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.
The internal VCC regulator also supports BIAS pin operation up to 60 V (65-V absolute maximum) for automotive
load dump. The switching frequency is dynamically programmable with an external resistor from 100 kHz to 2.2
MHz. Switching at 2.2 MHz minimizes AM band interference and allows for a small solution size and fast
transient response. To reduce the EMI of the power supply, the device provides a selectable dual random spread
spectrum which reduces the EMI over the wide frequency range.
The device features a 1.5-A standard MOSFET driver and a low 100-mV current limit threshold. The device also
supports the use of an external VCC supply to improve efficiency. Low operating current and pulse-skipping
operation improve efficiency at light loads.
The device has built-in protection features such as cycle-by-cycle current limit, overvoltage protection, line UVLO,
and thermal shutdown. Hiccup mode overload protection is available in the LM51561-Q1 device option.
Additional features include low shutdown IQ, programmable soft start, programmable slope compensation,
precision reference, power-good indicator, and external clock synchronization.
1BIASPSupply voltage input to the VCC regulator. Connect a bypass capacitor from this pin to GND.
2VCCP
3GATEO
4GNDG
5CSI
6COMPO
7DITHOFFI
8FBI
9SSI
10RTI
11PGOODO
12
UVLO/SYNC/
EN
—EP—
(1) G = Ground, I = Input, O = Output, P = Power
TYPE
(1)
DESCRIPTION
Output of the internal VCC regulator and supply voltage input of the MOSFET driver. Connect a
ceramic bypass capacitor from this pin to GND.
N-channel MOSFET gate drive output. Connect directly to the gate of the N-channel MOSFET
through a short, low inductance path.
Ground pin. Connect directly to the ground connection of the sense resistor through a low inductance
wide and short path.
Current sense input pin. Connect to the positive side of the current sense resistor through a short
path.
Output of the internal transconductance error amplifier. Connect the loop compensation components
between this pin and GND.
Spread spectrum selection pin. Internal spread spectrum (Clock dithering) is disabled when the pin is
connected to the VCC pin. Connecting the pin to GND enables the internal spread spectrum.
Inverting input of the error amplifier. Connect a voltage divider from the output to this pin to set output
voltage in boost/SEPIC topologies. Connect the low-side feedback resistor to GND.
Soft-start time programming pin. An external capacitor and an internal current source set the ramp
rate of the internal error amplifier reference during soft start. Connect the ground connection of the
capacitor to GND.
Switching frequency setting pin. The switching frequency is programmed by a single resistor between
RT and GND.
Power-good indicator. An open-drain output which goes low if FB is below the under voltage
threshold. Connect a pullup resistor to the system voltage rail.
Undervoltage lockout programming pin. The converter start-up and shutdown levels can be
programmed by connecting this pin to the supply voltage through a resistor divider. The internal clock
I
can be synchronized to an external clock by applying a negative pulse signal into the
UVLO/SYNC/EN pin. This pin must not be left floating. Connect to BIAS pin if not used. Connect the
low-side UVLO resistor to GND.
Exposed pad of the package. The exposed pad must be connected to GND and the large ground
copper plane to decrease thermal resistance.
Over the recommended operating junction temperature range
BIAS to GND–0.365
UVLO to GND–0.3V
SS to GND
Input
RT to GND
FB to GND–0.34.0
CS to GND(DC)–0.30.3
CS to GND(50ns transient)–1
DITHOFF to GND-0.318
VCC to GND–0.318
Output
GATE to GND (50ns transient)–1
PGOOD to GND
COMP to GND
Junction temperature, T
Storage temperature, T
(1) 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.
(2) This pin is not specified to have an external voltage applied.
(3) 18 V or V
(4) The maximum current sink is limited to 1 mA when V
+ 0.3 V whichever is lower
BIAS
(5) This pin has an internal max voltage clamp which can handle up to 1.6 mA.
(6) High junction temperatures degrade operating lifetimes. Operating lifetime is de-rated for junction temperatures greater than 125°C.
(2)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(6)
J
stg
PGOOD>VBIAS
(1)
MINMAXUNIT
+0.3
BIAS
–0.33.8
–0.33.8
(3)
–0.318
V
V
–0.3
–40150
–55150
°C
.
8.2 ESD Ratings
(1)
All pins±500
Corner pins±750
V
(ESD)
Electrostatic
discharge
Human-body model (HBM), per AEC Q100-002
HBM ESD Classification Level 2
Charged-device model (CDM), per AEC Q100-011
CDM ESD Classification Level C4B
(1) AEC Q100-002 indicates that HBM stressing shall be in accordance with the ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 specification.
Over the recommended operating junction temperature range
V
BIAS
V
VCC
V
DITHOFF
V
UVLO
V
FB
f
SW
f
SYNC
T
J
Bias input
VCC voltage
DITHOFF input016V
UVLO input060V
FB input04.0V
Typical switching frequency1002200kHz
Synchronization pulse frequency1002200kHz
Operating junction temperature
(1) Operating Ratings are conditions under the device is intended to be functional. For specifications and test conditions, see Electrical
Characteristics.
(2) BIAS pin operating range is from 2.97 V to 16 V when VCC is directly connected to BIAS. BIAS pin operating range is from 3.5 V to 60
V when VCC is supplied from the internal VCC regulator.
(3) This pin voltage should be less than V
(4) High junction temperatures degrade operating lifetimes. Operating lifetime is de-rated for junction temperatures greater than 125°C.
The LM5156x-Q1 device is a wide input range, non-synchronous boost controller that uses peak-current-mode
control. The device can be used in boost, SEPIC, and flyback topologies.
The device can start up from a 1-cell battery with a minimum of 2.97 V if the BIAS pin is connected to the VCC
pin. It can operate with the input supply voltage as low as 1.5 V if the BIAS pin is greater than 3.5 V. The internal
VCC regulator also supports BIAS pin operation up to 60 V (65-V absolute maximum) for automotive load dump.
The switching frequency is dynamically programmable with an external resistor from 100 kHz to 2.2 MHz.
Switching at 2.2 MHz minimizes AM band interference and allows for a small solution size and fast transient
response. To reduce the EMI of the power supply, the device provides an optional dual random spread spectrum,
which reduces the EMI over the wide frequency span.
The device features a 1.5-A standard MOSFET driver and a low 100-mV current limit threshold. The device also
supports the use of an external VCC supply to improve efficiency. Low operating current and pulse skipping
operation improve efficiency at light loads.
The device has built-in protection features such as cycle-by-cycle current limit, overvoltage protection, line UVLO,
and thermal shutdown. Hiccup mode overload protection is available in the LM51561-Q1 device option.
Additional features include low shutdown IQ, programmable soft start, programmable slope compensation,
precision reference, power good indicator, and external clock synchronization.
9.3.1 Line Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO/SYNC/EN pin)
The device has a dual-level UVLO circuit. During power-on, if the BIAS pin voltage is greater than 2.7 V, and the
UVLO pin voltage is in between the enable threshold (VEN) and the UVLO threshold (V
(see the Clock Synchronization (UVLO/SYNC/EN Pin) section for more details), the device starts up and an
internal configuration starts. The device typically requires a 65-µs internal start-up delay before entering standby
mode. In standby mode, the VCC regulator and RT regulator are operational, SS pin is grounded, and there is no
switching at the GATE output.
Figure 17. Line UVLO and Enable
) for more than 1.5 µs
UVLO
When the UVLO pin voltage is above the UVLO threshold, the device enters run mode. In the run mode, a softstart sequence starts if the VCC voltage is greater than 4.5 V, or 50 µs after the VCC voltage exceeds the 2.85-V
VCC UV threshold (V
VCC-UVLO
), whichever comes first. UVLO hysteresis is accomplished with an internal 50-mV
voltage hysteresis and an additional 5-μA current source that is switched on or off. When the UVLO pin voltage
exceeds the UVLO threshold, the current source is enabled to quickly raise the voltage at the UVLO pin. When
the UVLO pin voltage falls below the UVLO threshold, the current source is disabled, causing the voltage at the
UVLO pin to fall quickly. When the UVLO pin voltage is less than the enable threshold (VEN), the device enters
shutdown mode after a 35-µs (typical) delay with all functions disabled.
The external UVLO resistor divider must be designed so that the voltage at the UVLO pin is greater than 1.5 V
(typical) when the input voltage is in the desired operating range. The values of R
calculated as shown in Equation 1 and Equation 2.
where
•V
SUPPLY(ON)
•V
SUPPLY(OFF)
UVLO capacitor (C
is the desired start-up voltage of the converter.
is the desired turnoff voltage of the converter.(1)
) is required in case the input voltage drops below V
UVLO
SUPPLY(OFF)
up or during a severe load transient at the low input voltage. If the required UVLO capacitor is large, an
additional series UVLO resistor (R
) can be used to quickly raise the voltage at the UVLO pin when the 5-μA
UVLOS
hysteresis current turns on.
UVLOT
and R
UVLOB
can be
momentarily during start-
(2)
Figure 20. Line UVLO Using Three UVLO Resistors
Do not leave the UVLO pin floating. Connect to the BIAS pin if not used.
9.3.2 High Voltage VCC Regulator (BIAS, VCC Pin)
The device has an internal wide input VCC regulator which is sourced from the BIAS pin. The wide input VCC
regulator allows the BIAS pin to be connected directly to supply voltages from 3.5 V to 60 V.
The VCC regulator turns on when the device is in the standby or run mode. When the BIAS pin voltage is below
the VCC regulation target, the VCC output tracks the BIAS with a small dropout voltage. When the BIAS pin
voltage is greater than the VCC regulation target, the VCC regulator provides 6.85-V supply for the N-channel
MOSFET driver.
The VCC regulator sources current into the capacitor connected to the VCC pin with a minimum of 35-mA
capability. The recommended VCC capacitor value is from 1 µF to 4.7 µF.
The device supports a wide input range from 3.5 V to 60 V in normal configuration. By connecting the BIAS pin
directly to the VCC pin, the device supports inputs from 2.97 V to 16 V. This configuration is recommended when
the device starts up from a 1-cell battery.
The minimum supply voltage after start-up can be further decreased by supplying the BIAS pin from the boost
converter output or from an external power supply as shown in Figure 22.
Figure 22. Decrease the Minimum Operating Voltage After Start-Up
In flyback topology, the internal power dissipation of the device can be decreased by supplying the VCC using an
additional transformer winding. In this configuration, the external VCC supply voltage must be greater than the
VCC regulation target (V
VCC-REG
), and the BIAS pin voltage must be greater the VCC voltage because the VCC
If the voltage of the external VCC bias supply is greater than the BIAS pin voltage, use an external blocking
diode from the input power supply to the BIAS pin to prevent the external bias supply from passing current to the
boost input supply through VCC.
9.3.3 Soft Start (SS pin)
The soft-start feature helps the converter gradually reach the steady state operating point, thus reducing start-up
stresses and surges. The device regulates the FB pin to the SS pin voltage or the internal reference, whichever
is lower.
At start-up, the internal 10-μA soft-start current source (ISS) turns on 50 µs after the VCC voltage exceeds the
2.85-VCC UV threshold, or if the VCC voltage is greater than 4.5 V, whichever comes first. The soft-start current
gradually increases the voltage on an external soft-start capacitor connected to the SS pin. This results in a
gradual rise of the output voltage. The SS pin is pulled down to ground by an internal switch when the VCC is
less than VCC UVLO threshold, the UVLO is less than the UVLO threshold, during hiccup mode off-time or
thermal shutdown.
In boost topology, soft-start time (tSS) varies with the input supply voltage. The soft-start time in boost topology is
calculated as shown in Equation 3.
(3)
In SEPIC topology, the soft-start time (tSS) is calculated as follows.
(4)
TI recommends choosing soft-start time long enough so that the converter can start up without going into an
overcurrent state. See the Hiccup Mode Overload Protection (LM51561-Q1 Only) section for more detailed
information.
Figure 24 shows an implementation of primary side soft start in flyback topology.
Figure 25 shows an implementation of secondary side soft start in flyback topology.
LM5156-Q1,LM51561-Q1
Figure 25. Secondary-Side Soft Start in Flyback
9.3.4 Switching Frequency (RT Pin)
The switching frequency of the device can be set by a single RT resistor connected between the RT and the
GND pins. The resistor value to set the RT switching frequency (fRT) is calculated as shown in Equation 5.
(5)
The RT pin is regulated to 0.5 V by the internal RT regulator when the device is enabled.
9.3.5 Dual Random Spread Spectrum (DRSS)
The device provides a digital spread spectrum which reduces the EMI of the power supply over a wide frequency
range. This function is dynamically selectable during operation. The internal modulator dithers the internal clock
when the DITHOFF pin is less than 1.0 V or the pin is grounded, and it stops clock dithering when the DITHOFF
pin is greater than 2.0 V or the pin is connected to VCC. When an external synchronization clock is applied to the
SYNC pin, the internal spread spectrum is disabled. DRSS (a) combines a low-frequency triangular modulation
profile (b) with a high frequency cycle-by-cycle random modulation profile (c). The low frequency triangular
modulation improves performance in lower radio frequency bands (for example, the AM band), while the high
frequency random modulation improves performance in higher radio frequency bands (for example, the FM
band). In addition, the frequency of the triangular modulation is further modulated randomly to reduce the
likelihood of any audible tones. To minimize output voltage ripple caused by spread spectrum, duty cycle is
modified on a cycle-by-cycle basis to maintain a nearly constant duty cycle when dithering is enabled (see
The switching frequency of the device can be synchronized to an external clock by pulling down the UVLO/SYNC
pin. The internal clock of the device is synchronized at the falling edge, but ignores the falling edge input during
the forced off-time which is determined by the maximum duty cycle limit. The external synchronization clock must
pull down the UVLO/SYNC pin voltage below 1.45 V (typical). The duty cycle of the pulldown pulse is not limited,
but the minimum pulldown pulse width must be greater than 150 ns, and the minimum pullup pulse width must be
greater than 250 ns. Figure 27 shows an implementation of the remote shutdown function. The UVLO pin can be
pulled down by a discrete MOSFET or an open-drain output of an MCU. In this configuration, the device stops
switching immediately after the UVLO pin is grounded, and the device shuts down 35 µs (typical) after the UVLO
pin is grounded.
Figure 27. UVLO and Shutdown
Figure 28 shows an implementation of shutdown and clock synchronization functions together. In this
configuration, the device stops switching immediately when the UVLO pin is grounded, and the device shuts
down if f
stays in high logic state for longer than 35 µs (typical) (UVLO is in low logic state for more than 35
SYNC
µs (typical)). The device runs at the f
if clock pulses are provided after the device is enabled.
Figure 28. UVLO, Shutdown, and Clock Synchronization
Figure 30 and Figure 31 show implementations of standby and clock synchronization functions together. In this
configuration, the device stops switching immediately if f
f
stays in high logic state for longer than two switching cycles. The device runs at f
SYNC
provided. Since the device can be enabled when the UVLO pin voltage is greater than the enable threshold for
more than 1.5 µs, the configurations in Figure 30 and Figure 31 are recommended if the external clock
synchronization pulses are provided from the start before the device is enabled. This 1.5-µs requirement can be
relaxed when the duty cycle of the synchronization pulse is greater than 50%. Figure 29 shows the required
minimum duty cycle to start up by synchronization pulses. When the switching frequency is greater than 1.1
MHz, the UVLO pin voltage should be greater than the enable threshold for more than 1.5 µs before applying the
external synchronization pulse.
stays in high logic state and enters standby mode if
SYNC
if clock pulses are
SYNC
Figure 29. Required Duty Cycle to Start Up by SYNC
Figure 30. UVLO, Standby, and Clock Synchronization (a)
Figure 31. UVLO, Standby, and Clock Synchronization (b)
If the UVLO function is not required, the shutdown and clock synchronization functions can be implemented
together by using one push-pull output of the MCU. In this configuration, the device shuts down if f
low logic state for longer than 35 µs (typical). The device is enabled if f
than 1.5 µs. The device runs at the f
if clock pulses are provided after the device is enabled. Also, in this
SYNC
stays in high logic state for longer
SYNC
configuration, it is recommended to apply the external clock pulses after the BIAS is supplied. By limiting the
current flowing into the UVLO pin below 1 mA using a current limiting resistor, the external clock pulses can be
supplied before the BIAS is supplied (see Figure 32).
SYNC
stays in
Figure 32. Shutdown and Clock Synchronization
Figure 33 shows an implementation of inverted enable using external circuit.
Figure 33. Inverted UVLO
The external clock frequency (f
) must be within +25% and –30% of f
SYNC
RT(TYPICAL)
. Because the maximum duty
cycle limit and the peak current limit with slope resistor (RSL) are affected by the clock synchronization, take extra
care when using the clock synchronization function. See the Current Sense and Slope Compensation (CS Pin),
Current Limit and Minimum On-time (CS Pin), and Maximum Duty Cycle Limit and Minimum Input Supply Voltage
9.3.7 Current Sense and Slope Compensation (CS Pin)
The device has a low-side current sense and provides both fixed and optional programmable slope
compensation ramps, which help prevent subharmonic oscillation at high duty cycle. Both fixed and
programmable slope compensation ramps are added to the sensed inductor current input for the PWM operation.
But, only the programmable slope compensation ramp is added to the sensed inductor current input (see
Figure 34). For an accurate peak current limit operation over the input supply voltage, TI recommends using only
the fixed slope compensation (see Figure 5).
The device can generate the programmable slope compensation ramp using an external slope resistor (RSL) and
a sawtooth current source with a slope of 30 μA × fRT. This current flows out of the CS pin.
Figure 34. Current Sensing and Slope Compensation
Figure 35. Slope Compensation Ramp (a) at PWM
Comparator Input
Use Equation 6 to calculate the value of the peak slope current (I
of the peak slope voltage (V
where
•f
= fRTif clock synchronization is not used.(7)
SYNC
SLOPE
).
Figure 36. Slope Compensation Ramp (b) at Current Limit
According to peak current mode control theory, the slope of the compensation ramp must be greater than half of
the sensed inductor current falling slope to prevent subharmonic oscillation at high duty cycle. Therefore, the
minimum amount of slope compensation in boost topology should satisfy the following inequality:
where
•VFis a forward voltage drop of D1, the external diode.(8)
The recommended margin to cover non-ideal factors is 1.2. If required, RSLcan be added to further increase the
slope of the compensation ramp. Typically 82% of the sensed inductor current falling slope is known as an
optimal amount of the slope compensation. The RSLvalue to achieve 82% of the sensed inductor current falling
slope is calculated as shown in Equation 9.
(9)
If clock synchronization is not used, the fSWfrequency equals the fRTfrequency. If clock synchronization is used,
the fSWfrequency equals the f
9.3.8 Current Limit and Minimum On-time (CS Pin)
The device provides cycle-by-cycle peak current limit protection that turns off the MOSFET when the sum of the
inductor current and the programmable slope compensation ramp reaches the current limit threshold (V
Peak inductor current limit (I
PEAK-CL
frequency. The maximum value for the RSLresistance is 2 kΩ.
SYNC
) in steady state is calculated as shown in Equation 10.
CLTH
).
(10)
The practical duty cycle is greater than the estimated due to voltage drops across the MOSFET and sense
resistor. The estimated duty cycle is calculated as shown in Equation 11.
(11)
Boost converters have a natural pass-through path from the supply to the load through the high-side power diode
(D1). Because of this path and the minimum on-time limitation of the device, boost converters cannot provide
current limit protection when the output voltage is close to or less than the input supply voltage. The minimum
on-time is shown in Figure 12 and is calculated as Equation 12.
(12)
If required, a small external RC filter (RF, CF) at the CS pin can be added to overcome the large leading edge
spike of the current sense signal. Select an RFvalue in the range of 10 Ω to 200 Ω and a CFvalue in the range
of 100 pF to 2 nF. Because of the effect of this RC filter, the peak current limit is not valid when the on-time is
less than 2 × RF× CF. To fully discharge the CFduring the off-time, the RC time constant should satisfy the
following inequality.
The feedback resistor divider is connected to an internal transconductance error amplifier which features high
output resistance (RO= 10 MΩ) and wide bandwidth (BW = 7 MHz). The internal transconductance error
amplifier sources current, which is proportional to the difference between the FB pin and the SS pin voltage or
the internal reference, whichever is lower. The internal transconductance error amplifier provides symmetrical
sourcing and sinking capability during normal operation and reduces its sinking capability when the FB is greater
than OVP threshold.
To set the output regulation target, select the feedback resistor values as shown in Equation 14.
(14)
The output of the error amplifier is connected to the COMP pin, allowing the use of a Type 2 loop compensation
network. R
phase characteristics to achieve a stable loop response. The absolute maximum voltage rating of the FB pin is
3.8 V. If necessary, especially during automotive load dump transient, the feedback resistor divider input can be
clamped with an external zener diode.
The COMP pin features internal clamps. The maximum COMP clamp limits the maximum COMP pin voltage
below its absolute maximum rating even in shutdown. The minimum COMP clamp limits the minimum COMP pin
voltage in order to start switching as soon as possible during no load to heavy load transition. The minimum
COMP clamp is disabled when FB is connected to ground in flyback topology.
COMP
, C
and optional CHFloop compensation components configure the error amplifier gain and
COMP
9.3.10 Power-Good Indicator (PGOOD pin)
The device has a power-good indicator (PGOOD) to simplify sequencing and supervision. The PGOOD switches
to a high impedance open-drain state when the FB pin voltage is greater than the feedback under voltage
threshold (V
), the VCC is greater than the VCC UVLO threshold and the UVLO/EN is greater than the EN
UVTH
threshold. A 25-μs deglitch filter prevents any false pulldown of the PGOOD due to transients. The recommended
minimum pullup resistor value is 10 kΩ.
Due to the internal diode path from the PGOOD pin to the BIAS pin, the PGOOD pin voltage cannot be greater
than V
To further protect the converter during prolonged current limit conditions, the LM51561-Q1 device option provides
a hiccup mode overload protection. The internal hiccup mode fault timer of the device counts the PWM clock
cycles when the cycle-by-cycle current limiting occurs after soft start is finished. When the hiccup mode fault
timer detects 64 cycles of current limiting, an internal hiccup mode off timer forces the device to stop switching
and pulls down SS. Then, the device will restart after 32 768 cycles of hiccup mode off-time. The 64-cycle hiccup
mode fault timer is reset if eight consecutive switching cycles occur without exceeding the current limit threshold.
The soft-start time must be long enough not to trigger the hiccup mode protection after the soft start is finished.
To avoid an unexpected hiccup mode operation during a harsh load transient condition, it is recommended to
have more margin when programming the peak-current limit.
9.3.12 Maximum Duty Cycle Limit and Minimum Input Supply Voltage
When designing boost converters, the maximum duty cycle should be reviewed at the minimum supply voltage.
The minimum input supply voltage that can achieve the target output voltage is limited by the maximum duty
cycle limit, and it can be estimated as follows.
where
•I
SUPPLY(MAX)
•R
DCR
•R
DS(ON)
The minimum input supply voltage can be further decreased by supplying f
D
MAX1
or D
, whichever is lower.
MAX2
9.3.13 MOSFET Driver (GATE Pin)
The device provides an N-channel MOSFET driver that can source or sink a peak current of 1.5 A. The peak
sourcing current is larger when supplying an external VCC that is higher than 6.75 V VCC regulation target.
During start-up especially when the input voltage range is below the VCC regulation target, the VCC voltage
must be sufficient to completely enhance the MOSFET. If the MOSFET drive voltage is lower than the MOSFET
gate plateau voltage during start-up, the boost converter may not start up properly and it can stick at the
maximum duty cycle in a high power dissipation state. This condition can be avoided by selecting a lower
threshold N-channel MOSFET switch and setting the V
regulator has a limited sourcing capability, the MOSFET gate charge should satisfy the following inequality.
is the maximum input current.
is the DC resistance of the inductor.
is the on-resistance of the MOSFET.(15)
, which is less than fRT. D
SYNC
SUPPLY(ON)
greater than 6 to 7 V. Because the internal VCC
(16)
(17)
MAX
is
(18)
An internal 1-MΩ resistor is connected between GATE and GND to prevent a false turnon during shutdown. In
boost topology, switch node dV/dT must be limited during the 65-µs internal start-up delay to avoid a false
turnon, which is caused by the coupling through CDGparasitic capacitance of the MOSFET.
9.3.14 Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
The device has OVP for the output voltage. OVP is sensed at the FB pin. If the voltage at the FB pin rises above
the overvoltage threshold (V
), OVP is triggered and switching stops. During OVP, the internal error amplifier
OVTH
is operational, but the maximum source and sink capability is decreased to 40 µA.
9.3.15 Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
An internal thermal shutdown turns off the VCC regulator, disables switching, and pulls down the SS when the
junction temperature exceeds the thermal shutdown threshold (T
). After the temperature is decreased by
TSD
15°C, the VCC regulator is enabled again and the device performs a soft start.
If the UVLO pin voltage is below the enable threshold for longer than 35 µs (typical), the device goes to the
shutdown mode with all functions disabled. In shutdown mode, the device decreases the BIAS pin current
consumption to below 2.6 μA (typical)
9.4.2 Standby Mode
If the UVLO pin voltage is greater than the enable threshold and below the UVLO threshold for longer than 1.5
µs, the device is in standby mode with the VCC regulator operational, RT regulator operational, SS pin grounded,
and no switching at the GATE output. The PGOOD is activated when the VCC voltage is greater than the VCC
UV threshold.
9.4.3 Run Mode
If the UVLO pin voltage is above the UVLO threshold and the VCC voltage is sufficient, the device enters RUN
mode. In this mode, soft start starts 50 µs after the VCC voltage exceeds the 2.85 VCC UV threshold, or if the
VCC voltage is greater than 4.5 V, whichever comes first.
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10.1 Application Information
How to Design a Boost Converter Using LM5156x explains how to design boost, SEPIC, and Flyback converters
using the device. This comprehensive application note includes component selections and loop response
optimization.
10.2 Typical Application
Figure 38 shows all optional components to design a boost converter.
Figure 38. Typical Boost Converter Circuit With Optional Components
10.2.1 Design Requirements
Table 1 shows the intended input, output, and performance parameters for this application example.
Table 1. Design Example Parameters
DESIGN PARAMETERVALUE
Minimum input supply voltage (V
Target output voltage (V
Maximum load current (I
Typical switching frequency (fSW)440 kHz
10.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
SUPPLY(MIN)
LOAD
LOAD
Use the LM5155x / LM5156x Boost Quick Start Calculator to expedite the process of designing of a regulator for
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When selecting the inductor, consider three key parameters: inductor current ripple ratio (RR), falling slope of the
inductor current, and RHP zero frequency (f
RHP
).
Inductor current ripple ratio is selected to have a balance between core loss and copper loss. The falling slope of
the inductor current must be low enough to prevent subharmonic oscillation at high duty cycle (additional R
resistor is required if not). Higher f
(= lower inductance) allows a higher crossover frequency and is always
RHP
SL
preferred when using a small value output capacitor.
The inductance value can be selected to set the inductor current ripple between 30% and 70% of the average
inductor current as a good compromise between RR, F
, and inductor falling slope.
RHP
10.2.2.4 Output Capacitor (C
There are a few ways to select the proper value of output capacitor (C
OUT
)
). The output capacitor value can be
OUT
selected based on output voltage ripple, output overshoot, or undershoot due to load transient.
The ripple current rating of the output capacitors must be enough to handle the output ripple current. By using
multiple output capacitors, the ripple current can be split. In practice, ceramic capacitors are placed closer to the
diode and the MOSFET than the bulk aluminum capacitors to absorb the majority of the ripple current.
10.2.2.5 Input Capacitor
The input capacitors decrease the input voltage ripple. The required input capacitor value is a function of the
impedance of the source power supply. More input capacitors are required if the impedance of the source power
supply is not low enough.
10.2.2.6 MOSFET Selection
The MOSFET gate driver of the device is sourced from VCC. The maximum gate charge is limited by the 35-mA
VCC sourcing current limit.
A leadless package is preferred for high switching-frequency designs. The MOSFET gate capacitance should be
small enough so that the gate voltage is fully discharged during the off-time.
10.2.2.7 Diode Selection
A Schottky is the preferred type for D1 diode due to its low forward voltage drop and small reverse recovery
charge. Low reverse leakage current is an important parameter when selecting the Schottky diode. The diode
must be rated to handle the maximum output voltage plus any switching node ringing. Also, it must be able to
handle the average output current.
10.2.2.8 Efficiency Estimation
The total loss of the boost converter (P
MOSFET power losses (PQ), diode power losses (PD), inductor power losses (PL), and the loss in the sense
resistor (PRS).
PICcan be separated into gate driving loss (PG) and the losses caused by quiescent current (PIQ).
) can be expressed as the sum of the losses in the device (PIC),
TOTAL
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Each power loss is approximately calculated as follows:
I
and I
VIN
PQcan be separated into switching loss (P
values in each mode can be found in the supply current section of the Electrical Characteristics.
VOUT
) and conduction loss (P
Q(SW)
Q(COND)
).
Each power loss is approximately calculated as follows:
tRand tFare the rise and fall times of the low-side N-channel MOSFET device. I
SUPPLY
of the boost converter.
R
is the on-resistance of the MOSFET and is specified in the MOSFET data sheet. Consider the R
DS(ON)
increase due to self-heating.
PDcan be separated into diode conduction loss (PVF) and reverse recovery loss (PRR).
LM5156-Q1,LM51561-Q1
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
is the input supply current
(25)
DS(ON)
(26)
Each power loss is approximately calculated as follows:
(27)
(28)
QRRis the reverse recovery charge of the diode and is specified in the diode data sheet. Reverse recovery
characteristics of the diode strongly affect efficiency, especially when the output voltage is high.
PLis the sum of DCR loss (P
) and AC core loss (PAC). DCR is the DC resistance of inductor which is
DCR
mentioned in the inductor data sheet.
(29)
Each power loss is approximately calculated as follows:
(30)
(31)
(32)
∆I is the peak-to-peak inductor current ripple. K, α, and β are core dependent factors which can be provided by
the inductor manufacturer.
PRSis calculated as follows:
Efficiency of the power converter can be estimated as follows:
The device is designed to operate from a power supply or a battery whose voltage range is from 1.5 V to 60 V.
The input power supply must be able to supply the maximum boost supply voltage and handle the maximum
input current at 1.5 V. The impedance of the power supply and battery including cables must be low enough that
an input current transient does not cause an excessive drop. Additional input ceramic capacitors can be required
at the supply input of the converter.
12Layout
12.1 Layout Guidelines
The performance of switching converters heavily depends on the quality of the PCB layout. The following
guidelines will help users design a PCB with the best power conversion performance, thermal performance, and
minimize generation of unwanted EMI.
•Put the Q1, D1, and RScomponents on the board first.
•Use a small size ceramic capacitor for C
•Make the switching loop (C
to D1 to Q1 to RSto C
OUT
•Leave a copper area near the D1 diode for thermal dissipation.
•Put the device near the RSresistor.
•Put the C
capacitor as near the device as possible between the VCC and GND pins.
VCC
•Use a wide and short trace to connect the GND pin directly to the center of the sense resistor.
•Connect the CS pin to the center of the sense resistor. If necessary, use vias.
•Connect a filter capacitor between CS pin and power ground trace.
•Connect the COMP pin to the compensation components (R
•Connect the C
capacitor to the power ground trace.
COMP
•Connect the GND pin directly to the analog ground plane. Connect the GND pin to the R
R
components.
FBB
•Connect the exposed pad to the GND pin under the device.
•Connect the GATE pin to the gate of the Q1 FET. If necessary, use vias.
•Make the switching signal loop (GATE to Q1 to RSto GND to GATE) as small as possible.
•Add several vias under the exposed pad to help conduct heat away from the device. Connect the vias to a
large ground plane on the bottom layer.
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), and output current (I
OUT
) requirements.
OUT
13.2 Documentation Support
13.2.1 Related Documentation
For related documentation see the following:
Texas Instruments, LM5156EVM-BST User's Guide
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12X (0.25)
10X (0.5)
EXAMPLE BOARD LAYOUT
WSON - 0.8 mm max heightDSS0012C
PLASTIC SMALL OUTLINE - NO LEAD
(1)
SYMM
1
12
13
SYMM
(2.65)
(R0.05) TYP
( 0.2) VIA
0.05 MAX
ALL AROUND
SOLDER MASK
OPENING
TYP
6
LAND PATTERN EXAMPLE
EXPOSDE METAL
NON SOLDER MASK
DEFINED
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EXPOSED METAL SHOWN
SCALE:25X
EXPOSED METAL
METAL
METAL UNDER
SOLDER MASK
(1.075)
7
0.05 MIN
ALL AROUND
SOLDER MASK
OPENING
SOLDER MASK
DEFINED
SOLDER MASK DETAILS
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PLASTIC SMALL OUTLINE - NO LEAD
12X (0.5)
12X (0.25)
SYMM
10X (0.5)
(R0.05) TYP
SYMM
1
6
13
2X (0.95)
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TYP
SOLDER PASTE EXAMPLE
BASED ON 0.125 mm THICK STENCIL
EXPOSED PAD 13:
83% PRINTED SOLDER COVERAGE BY AREA UNDER PACKAGE
SCALE:25X
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