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LM20146 6A, Adjustable Frequency Synchronous Buck Regulator  
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FEATURES  
DESCRIPTION  
The LM20146 is a full featured adjustable frequency  
synchronous buck regulator capable of delivering up  
to 6A of continuous output current. The current mode  
control loop can be compensated to be stable with  
virtually any type of output capacitor. For most cases,  
compensating the device only requires two external  
components, providing maximum flexibility and ease  
of use. The device is optimized to work over the input  
voltage range of 2.95V to 5.5V making it suitable for  
a wide variety of low voltage systems.  
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Input Voltage Range 2.95V to 5.5V  
Accurate Current Limit Minimizes Inductor  
Size  
97% Peak Efficiency  
Adjustable Switching Frequency (250 kHz to  
750 kHz)  
16mand 20mIntegrated FET Switches  
Starts up into Pre-biased Loads  
Output Voltage Tracking  
The device features internal over voltage protection  
(OVP) and over current protection (OCP) circuits for  
increased system reliability. A precision enable pin  
and integrated UVLO allows the turn-on of the device  
to be tightly controlled and sequenced. Start-up  
inrush currents are limited by both an internally fixed  
and externally adjustable Soft-Start circuit. Fault  
detection and supply sequencing are possible with  
the integrated power good circuit.  
Peak Current Mode Control  
Adjustable Output Voltage Down to 0.8V  
Adjustable Soft-Start with External Capacitor  
Precision Enable Pin with Hysteresis  
Integrated OVP, UVLO, Power Good and  
Thermal Shutdown  
16-Pin HTSSOP Exposed Pad Package  
The LM20146 is designed to work well in multi-rail  
power supply architectures. The output voltage of the  
device can be configured to track a higher voltage rail  
using the SS/TRK pin. If the output of the LM20146 is  
pre-biased at startup it will not pull the ouput low.  
APPLICATIONS  
Simple to Design, High Efficiency Point of  
Load Regulation from a 5V or 3.3V Bus  
High Performance DSPs, FPGAs, ASICs and  
Microprocessors  
The frequency of this device can be adjusted from  
250 kHz to 750 kHz by connecting an external  
resistor from the RT pin to ground.  
Broadband, Networking and Optical  
Communications Infrastructure  
The LM20146 is offered in a 16-pin HTSSOP  
package with an exposed pad that can be soldered to  
the PCB, eliminating the need for bulky heatsinks.  
Typical Application Circuit  
L
LM20146  
V
SW  
FB  
PVIN  
OUT  
V
IN  
R
R
FB1  
EN  
C
IN  
R
F
C
OUT  
AVIN  
RT  
FB2  
PGOOD  
VCC  
C
F
R
T
COMP  
C
VCC  
SS/TRK  
AGND  
R
C1  
PGND  
C
SS  
C
C1  
(optional)  
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Connection Diagram  
RT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
SS/TRK  
FB  
AGND  
AVIN  
VCC  
EN  
PGOOD  
COMP  
NC  
EP  
PVIN  
PVIN  
SW  
PGND  
PGND  
SW  
Figure 1. Top View  
16-Pin HTSSOP  
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS  
Pin #  
Name  
Description  
1
SS/TRK  
Soft-Start or Tracking control input. An internal 5 µA current source charges an external capacitor to set the  
Soft-Start ramp rate. If driven by a external source less than 800 mV, this pin overrides the internal reference  
that sets the output voltage. If left open, an internal 1ms Soft-Start ramp is activated.  
2
3
FB  
Feedback input to the error amplifier from the regulated output. This pin is connected to the inverting input of  
the internal transconductance error amplifier. An 800 mV reference connected to the non-inverting input of the  
error amplifier sets the closed loop regulation voltage at the FB pin.  
PGOOD  
Power good output signal. Open drain output indicating the output voltage is regulating within tolerance. A  
pull-up resistor of 10 kto 100 kis recommend for most applications.  
4
5
COMP  
NC  
External compensation pin. Connect a resistor and capacitor to this pin to compensate the device.  
Connect this pin to GND to ensure proper operation  
6,7  
PVIN  
Input voltage to the power switches inside the device. These pins should be connected together at the device.  
A low ESR capacitor should be placed near these pins to stabilize the input voltage.  
8,9  
10,11  
12  
SW  
PGND  
EN  
Switch pin. The PWM output of the internal power switches.  
Power ground pin for the internal power switches.  
Precision enable input for the device. An external voltage divider can be used to set the device turn-on  
threshold. If not used the EN pin should be connected to PVIN.  
13  
14  
15  
16  
EP  
VCC  
AVIN  
Internal 2.7V sub-regulator. This pin should be bypassed with a 1 µF ceramic capacitor.  
Analog input supply that generates the internal bias. Must be connected to PVIN through a low pass RC filter.  
Quiet analog ground for the internal bias circuitry.  
AGND  
RT  
Frequency adjust pin. Connecting a resistor on this pin to ground will set the oscillator frequency.  
Exposed Pad  
Exposed metal pad on the underside of the package with a weak electrical connection to ground. It is  
recommended to connect this pad to the PC board ground plane in order to improve heat dissipation.  
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)  
Voltages from the indicated pins to GND  
AVIN, PVIN, EN, PGOOD, SS/TRK, COMP, FB, RT  
Storage Temperature  
-0.3V to +6V  
-65°C to 150°C  
150°C  
Junction Temperature  
Power Dissipation(3)  
2.6W  
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)  
Minimum ESD Rating(4)  
260°C  
±2kV  
(1) Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for  
which the device is intended to be functional, but do not ensure specific performance limits. For ensured specifications and test  
conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.  
(2) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/Distributors for availability and  
specifications.  
(3) The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the maximum junction temperature, TJ_MAX, the junctions-to-ambient thermal  
resistance, θJA, and the ambient temperature, TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is calculated  
using: PD_MAX = (TJ_MAX – TA)/θJA. The maximum power dissipations of 2.6W is determined using TA = 25°C, θJA = 25°C/W, and TJ_MAX  
= 125°C. The θJA specification of 25°C/W listed in the electrical characteristics table is measured with the part surface mounted to a 2" x  
2" FR4 4 layer board. See Figure 36 for more detailed θJA information.  
(4) The human body model is a 100 pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5 kresistor to each pin.  
Operating Ratings  
PVIN, AVIN to GND  
2.95V to 5.5V  
Junction Temperature  
40°C to + 125°C  
Electrical Characteristics  
Unless otherwise stated, the following conditions apply: AVIN = PVIN = VIN = 5V. Limits in standard type are for TJ = 25°C  
only, limits in bold face type apply over the junction temperature (TJ) range of -40°C to +125°C. Minimum and Maximum limits  
are specified through test, design, or statistical correlation. Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm at  
TJ = 25°C, and are provided for reference purposes only.  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Conditions  
Min  
Typ Max  
Unit  
VFB  
Feedback pin voltage  
VIN = 2.95V to 5.5V  
0.788  
0.8  
0.81  
2
V
ΔVOUT/ΔIOUT  
ICL  
Load Regulation  
IOUT = 100 mA to 6A  
VIN = 3.3V  
0.08  
8.5  
20  
%/A  
A
Switch Current Limit Threshold  
High-Side Switch On Resistance  
Low-Side Switch On Resistance  
Operating Quiescent Current  
Shutdown Quiescent current  
VIN Under Voltage Lockout  
VIN Under Voltage Lockout Hysteresis  
VCC Voltage  
7.35  
2.45  
9.35  
27  
RDS_ON  
RDS_ON  
IQ  
ISW = 3.5A  
mΩ  
mΩ  
mA  
µA  
V
ISW = 3.5A  
16  
23  
Non-switching, VFB = VCOMP  
VEN = 0V  
3.5  
75  
6
ISD  
180  
2.95  
100  
2.95  
7
VUVLO  
VUVLO_HYS  
VVCC  
Rising VIN  
2.7  
45  
Falling VIN  
mV  
V
IVCC = 0 µA  
2.45  
2
2.7  
4.5  
3
ISS  
Soft-Start Pin Source Current  
SS/TRK Accuracy, VSS - VFB  
VSS/TRK = 0V  
VSS/TRK = 0.4V  
µA  
mV  
VTRACK  
-10  
15  
Oscillator  
FOSCH  
FOSCL  
Oscillator Frequency  
Oscillator Frequency  
Maximum Duty Cycle  
Minimum On Time  
RT = 49.9 kΩ  
RT = 249 kΩ  
ILOAD = 0A  
675  
225  
750  
260  
85  
825  
290  
kHz  
kHz  
%
DCMAX  
TON_TIME  
TCL_BLANK  
100  
80  
ns  
Current Sense Blanking Time  
After Rising VSW  
ns  
Error Amplifier and Modulator  
IFB  
Feedback pin bias current  
VFB = 0.8V  
1
100  
nA  
µA  
µA  
ICOMP_SRC  
ICOMP_SNK  
COMP Output Source Current  
COMP Output Sink Current  
VFB = 0.6V, VCOMP = 0.5V  
VFB = 1.0V, VCOMP = 0.6V  
80  
80  
100  
100  
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)  
Unless otherwise stated, the following conditions apply: AVIN = PVIN = VIN = 5V. Limits in standard type are for TJ = 25°C  
only, limits in bold face type apply over the junction temperature (TJ) range of -40°C to +125°C. Minimum and Maximum limits  
are specified through test, design, or statistical correlation. Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm at  
TJ = 25°C, and are provided for reference purposes only.  
Symbol  
Gm  
Parameter  
Conditions  
Min  
450  
Typ Max  
Unit  
Error Amplifier Transconductance  
Error Amplifier Voltage Gain  
ICOMP = ± 50 µA  
510  
600 µmho  
AVOL  
2000  
V/V  
Power Good  
VOVP  
Over Voltage Protection Rising Threshold  
Over Voltage Protection Hysteresis  
PGOOD Rising Threshold  
With respect to VFB  
With respect to VFB  
105  
92  
108  
2
111  
3
%
%
VOVP_HYS  
VPGTH  
94  
2
96  
3
%
VPGHYS  
TPGOOD  
IOL  
PGOOD Falling Hysteresis  
%
PGOOD deglitch time  
16  
1
µs  
mA  
nA  
PGOOD Low Sink Current  
VPGOOD = 0.4V  
VPGOOD = 5V  
0.6  
IOH  
PGOOD High Leakage Current  
5
100  
Enable  
VIH_EN  
EN Pin turn-on Threshold  
EN Pin Hysteresis  
VEN Rising  
1.08  
1.18 1.28  
V
VEN_HYS  
Thermal Shutdown  
TSD  
66  
mV  
Thermal Shutdown  
160  
10  
°C  
°C  
TSD_HYS  
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis  
Thermal Resistance  
θJA Junction to Ambient  
See(1)  
25  
°C/W  
(1) The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the maximum junction temperature, TJ_MAX, the junctions-to-ambient thermal  
resistance, θJA, and the ambient temperature, TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is calculated  
using: PD_MAX = (TJ_MAX – TA)/θJA. The maximum power dissipations of 2.6W is determined using TA = 25°C, θJA = 25°C/W, and TJ_MAX  
= 125°C. The θJA specification of 25°C/W listed in the electrical characteristics table is measured with the part surface mounted to a 2" x  
2" FR4 4 layer board. See Figure 36 for more detailed θJA information.  
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Typical Performance Characteristics  
Unless otherwise specified: CIN = COUT = 100µF, L = 1.0µH (TDK SPM6530T-1R0M120), VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.2V, RLOAD  
1.2, fSW = 500 kHz, TA = 25°C for efficiency curves, loop gain plots and waveforms, and TJ = 25°C for all others.  
=
Efficiency  
vs.  
Load Current (VIN = 5V)  
Efficiency  
vs.  
Load Current (VIN = 3.3V)  
VOUT = 3.3V  
VOUT = 2.5V  
VOUT = 2.5V  
VOUT = 1.5V  
VOUT = 1.2V  
VOUT = 1.5V  
VOUT = 1.2V  
L=SPM6530T-1R0M120  
L=SPM6530T-1R0M120  
Figure 2.  
Figure 3.  
High-Side FET Resistance  
vs.  
Low-Side FET Resistance  
vs.  
Temperature (TJ)  
Temperature (TJ)  
Figure 4.  
Figure 5.  
Error Amplifier Gain  
vs.  
Frequency  
Line Regulation  
Figure 6.  
Figure 7.  
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)  
Unless otherwise specified: CIN = COUT = 100µF, L = 1.0µH (TDK SPM6530T-1R0M120), VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.2V, RLOAD  
=
1.2, fSW = 500 kHz, TA = 25°C for efficiency curves, loop gain plots and waveforms, and TJ = 25°C for all others.  
Feedback Pin Voltage  
vs.  
Temperature (TJ)  
Load Regulation  
Figure 8.  
Figure 9.  
Switching Frequency  
vs.  
Temperature (TJ)  
Switching Frequency  
vs.  
RT  
Figure 10.  
Figure 11.  
Quiescent Current  
vs.  
VIN (Not Switching)  
Shutdown Current  
vs.  
Temperature (TJ)  
Figure 12.  
Figure 13.  
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)  
Unless otherwise specified: CIN = COUT = 100µF, L = 1.0µH (TDK SPM6530T-1R0M120), VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.2V, RLOAD  
1.2, fSW = 500 kHz, TA = 25°C for efficiency curves, loop gain plots and waveforms, and TJ = 25°C for all others.  
=
Enable Threshold  
vs.  
Temperature (TJ)  
UVLO Threshold  
vs.  
Temperature (TJ)  
Figure 14.  
Figure 15.  
Peak Current Limit  
vs.  
Temperature (TJ)  
Peak Current Limit  
vs.  
VOUT  
Figure 16.  
Figure 17.  
Peak Current Limit  
vs.  
VIN  
Load Transient Response  
VOUT (100 mV/DIV)  
IOUT (2A/DIV)  
IOUT (600 mA to 6A)  
TIME (100 és/DIV)  
Figure 18.  
Figure 19.  
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)  
Unless otherwise specified: CIN = COUT = 100µF, L = 1.0µH (TDK SPM6530T-1R0M120), VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.2V, RLOAD  
=
1.2, fSW = 500 kHz, TA = 25°C for efficiency curves, loop gain plots and waveforms, and TJ = 25°C for all others.  
Line Transient Response  
Start-Up (Soft-Start)  
VOUT (50 mV/DIV)  
RLOAD = 1.2Ö  
VEN (5V/DIV)  
VIN (1V/DIV)  
VOUT (500 mV/DIV)  
CSS/TRK = 68 nF  
CSS/TRK = 33 nF  
CSS/TRK = None  
VIN (3V to 5V)  
TIME (100 és/DIV)  
TIME (2 ms/DIV)  
Figure 20.  
Figure 21.  
Start-Up (Tracking)  
Power Down  
VEN (1V/DIV)  
RLOAD = 1.2Ö  
RLOAD = 1.2Ö  
RFB1 = 0Ö  
VSS/TRK (500 mV/DIV)  
VOUT (500 mV/DIV)  
VOUT (500 mV/DIV)  
TIME (200 és/DIV)  
TIME (4 ms/DIV)  
Figure 22.  
Figure 23.  
Short Circuit Input Current  
PGOOD  
vs.  
IPGOOD  
vs.  
VIN  
Figure 24.  
Figure 25.  
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Block Diagram  
+2.7V  
REGULATOR  
VCC  
AVIN  
UVLO  
+
-
2.7V  
SLOPE COMP  
PVIN  
COMP  
2.7V  
CURRENT SENSE  
+
5 mA  
(50 ms)  
DISCHARGE  
SS/TRK  
FB  
ERROR AMP  
m
g
= 510 mmho  
DISCHARGE  
+
-
CURRENT  
LIMIT  
+
+
-
8.5  
PVIN  
VREF  
+
-
800 mV  
+
-
PWM COMPARATOR  
OVERVOLTAGE  
DIODE  
EMULATION  
+
-
864 mV  
+
-
PG-L  
CONTROL  
LOGIC  
SW  
UNDERVOLTAGE  
752 mV  
+
-
PVIN  
THERMAL  
PROTECTION  
+
-
1.18V  
EN  
PGND  
PG-L  
OSCILLATOR  
PGOOD  
RT  
AGND  
Figure 26.  
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OPERATION DESCRIPTION  
General  
The LM20146 switching regulator features all of the functions necessary to implement an efficient low voltage  
buck regulator using a minimum number of external components. This easy to use regulator features two  
integrated switches and is capable of supplying up to 6A of continuous output current. The regulator utilizes peak  
current mode control with nonlinear slope compensation to optimize stability and transient response over the  
entire output voltage range. Peak current mode control also provides inherent line feed-forward, cycle-by-cycle  
current limiting and easy loop compensation. The switching frequency can be varied from 250 kHz to 750 kHz.  
The device can operate at high switching frequency allowing use of a small inductor while still achieving high  
efficiency. The precision internal voltage reference allows the output to be set as low as 0.8V. Fault protection  
features include: current limiting, thermal shutdown, over voltage protection, and shutdown capability. The device  
is available in the HTSSOP package featuring an exposed pad to aid thermal dissipation. The LM20146 can be  
used in numerous applications to efficiently step-down from a 5V or 3.3V bus. The typical application circuit for  
the LM20146 is shown in Figure 29 in the design guide.  
Precision Enable  
The enable (EN) pin allows the output of the device to be enabled or disabled with an external control signal.  
This pin is a precision analog input that enables the device when the voltage exceeds 1.18V (typical). The EN pin  
has 66 mV of hysteresis and will disable the output when the enable voltage falls below 1.11V (typical). If the EN  
pin is not used, it should be connected to VIN. Since the enable pin has a precise turn-on threshold it can be  
used along with an external resistor divider network from VIN to configure the device to turn-on at a precise input  
voltage. The precision enable circuitry will remain active even when the device is disabled.  
Peak current Mode Control  
In most cases, the peak current mode control architecture used in the LM20146 only requires two external  
components to achieve a stable design. The compensation can be selected to accommodate any output  
capacitor type or value. The external compensation also allows the user to set the crossover frequency and  
optimize the transient performance of the device.  
For duty cycles above 50% all current mode control buck converters require the addition of an artificial ramp to  
avoid sub-harmonic oscillation. This artificial linear ramp is commonly referred to as slope compensation. What  
makes the LM20146 unique is the amount of slope compensation will change depending on the output voltage.  
When operating at high output voltages the device will have more slope compensation than when operating at  
lower output voltages. This is accomplished in the LM20146 by using a non-linear parabolic ramp for the slope  
compensation. The parabolic slope compensation of the LM20146 is much better than the traditional linear slope  
compensation because it optimizes the stability of the device over the entire output voltage range.  
Current Limit  
The precise current limit of the LM20146 is set at the factory to be within 10% over the entire operating  
temperature range. This enables the device to operate with smaller inductors that have lower saturation currents.  
When the peak inductor current reaches the current limit threshold, an over current event is triggered and the  
internal high-side FET turns off and the low-side FET turns on allowing the inductor current to ramp down until  
the next switching cycle. For each sequential over-current event, the reference voltage is decremented and PWM  
pulses are skipped resulting in a current limit that does not aggressively fold back for brief over-current events,  
while at the same time providing frequency and voltage foldback protection during hard short circuit conditions.  
Soft-Start and Voltage Tracking  
The SS/TRK pin is a dual function pin that can be used to set the start up time or track an external voltage  
source. The start up or Soft-Start time can be adjusted by connecting a capacitor from the SS/TRK pin to ground.  
The Soft-Start feature allows the regulator output to gradually reach the steady state operating point, thus  
reducing stresses on the input supply and controlling start up current. If no Soft-Start capacitor is used the device  
defaults to the internal Soft-Start circuitry resulting in a start up time of approximately 1 ms. For applications that  
require a monotonic start up or utilize the PGOOD pin, an external Soft-Start capacitor is recommended. The  
SS/TRK pin can also be set to track an external voltage source. The tracking behavior can be adjusted by two  
external resistors connected to the SS/TRK pin as shown in Figure 34. in the design guide.  
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Pre-Bias Start up Capability  
The LM20146 is in a pre-biased state when the device starts up with an output voltage greater than zero. This  
often occurs in many multi-rail applications such as when powering an FPGA, ASIC, or DSP. In these  
applications the output can be pre-biased through parasitic conduction paths from one supply rail to another.  
Even though the LM20146 is a synchronous converter it will not pull the output low when a prebias condition  
exists. During start up the LM20146 will not sink current until the Soft-Start voltage exceeds the voltage on the  
FB pin. Since the device can not sink current it protects the load from damage that might otherwise occur if  
current is conducted through the parasitic paths of the load.  
Power Good and Over Voltage Fault Handling  
The LM20146 has built in under and over voltage comparators that control the power switches. Whenever there  
is an excursion in output voltage above the set OVP threshold, the part will terminate the present on-pulse, turn-  
on the low-side FET, and pull the PGOOD pin low. The low-side FET will remain on until either the FB voltage  
falls back into regulation or the zero cross detection is triggered which in turn tri-states the FETs. If the output  
reaches the UVP threshold the part will continue switching and the PGOOD pin will be asserted and go low.  
Typical values for the PGOOD resistor are on the order of 100 kor less. To avoid false tripping during transient  
glitches the PGOOD pin has 16 µs of built in deglitch time to both rising and falling edges. The powergood  
behavior for fault conditions is illustrated in Figure 27.  
CURRENT LIMIT  
I
L
Soft Start Time  
V
2.7V  
0.8V  
SS  
V
FB FOLDBACK  
V
OVP  
}
V
OVPHYS  
0.8V  
0.0V  
V
V
UVP  
FB  
V
}
PGHYS  
V
ENABLE  
T
PGOOD  
V
PGOOD  
F
SW FOLDBACK  
V
SWITCH  
OVP-  
LOW SIDE ON  
UVP  
PRE-BIASED  
STARTUP CONDITION  
DISABLE  
CURRENT LIMIT  
Figure 27. Powergood Behavior  
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UVLO  
The LM20146 has a built-in under-voltage lockout protection circuit that keeps the device from switching until the  
input voltage reaches 2.7V (typical). The UVLO threshold has 45 mV of hysteresis that keeps the device from  
responding to power-on glitches during start up. If desired the turn-on point of the supply can be changed by  
using the precision enable pin and a resistor divider network connected to VIN as shown in Figure 33. in the  
design guide.  
Thermal Protection  
Internal thermal shutdown circuitry is provided to protect the integrated circuit in the event that the maximum  
junction temperature is exceeded. When activated, typically at 160°C, the LM20146 tri-states the power FETs  
and resets soft start. After the junction cools to approximately 150°C, the part starts up using the normal start up  
routine. This feature is provided to prevent catastrophic failures from accidental device overheating.  
Light Load Operation  
The LM20146 offers increased efficiency when operating at light loads. Whenever the load current is reduced to  
a point where the peak to peak inductor ripple current is greater than two times the load current, the part will  
enter the diode emulation mode preventing significant negative inductor current. The point at which this occurs is  
the critical conduction boundary and can be calculated by the following equation:  
(VIN œ VOUT) x D  
IBOUNDARY  
=
2 x L x fSW  
(1)  
Several diagrams are shown in Figure 28 illustrating continuous conduction mode (CCM), discontinuous  
conduction mode, and the boundary condition.  
It can be seen that in diode emulation mode, whenever the inductor current reaches zero the SW node will  
become high impedance. Ringing will occur on this pin as a result of the LC tank circuit formed by the inductor  
and the parasitic capacitance at the node. If this ringing is of concern an additional RC snubber circuit can be  
added from the switch node to ground.  
At very light loads, usually below 100 mA, several pulses may be skipped in between switching cycles, effectively  
reducing the switching frequency and further improving light-load efficiency.  
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Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM)  
V
IN  
Time (s)  
Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM)  
I
AVERAGE  
Time (s)  
DCM - CCM Boundary  
I
AVERAGE  
Time (s)  
Discontinuous Conduction Mode (DCM)  
V
IN  
Time (s)  
Discontinuous Conduction Mode (DCM)  
I
Peak  
Time (s)  
Figure 28. Modes of Operation for LM20146  
Design Guide  
This section walks the designer through the steps necessary to select the external components to build a fully  
functional power supply. As with any DC-DC converter numerous trade-offs are possible to optimize the design  
for efficiency, size, or performance. These will be taken into account and highlighted throughout this discussion.  
To facilitate component selection discussions the circuit shown in Figure 29 below may be used as a reference.  
Unless otherwise indicated all formulas assume units of Amps (A) for current, Farads (F) for capacitance,  
Henries (H) for inductance and Volts (V) for voltage.  
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L
LM20146  
PVIN  
V
IN  
SW  
FB  
V
OUT  
R
FB1  
EN  
R
C
F
C
IN  
C
OUT  
AVIN  
V
IN  
R
FB2  
F
R
PG  
RT  
PGOOD  
VCC  
V
PG  
RT  
COMP  
R
SS/TRK  
PGND GND  
C1  
C
VCC  
C
SS  
C
C1  
Figure 29. Typical Application Circuit  
The first equation to calculate for any buck converter is duty-cycle. Ignoring conduction losses associated with  
the FETs and parasitic resistances it can be approximated by:  
VOUT  
D =  
VIN  
(2)  
Inductor Selection (L)  
The inductor value is determined based on the operating frequency, load current, ripple current, and duty cycle.  
The inductor selected should have a saturation current rating greater than the peak current limit of the device.  
Keep in mind the specified current limit does not account for delay of the current limit comparator, therefore the  
current limit in the application may be higher than the specified value. To optimize the performance and prevent  
the device from entering current limit at maximum load, the inductance is typically selected such that the ripple  
current, ΔiL, is less than 30% of the rated output current. Figure 30, shown below illustrates the switch and  
inductor ripple current waveforms. Once the input voltage, output voltage, operating frequency, and desired ripple  
current are known, the minimum value for the inductor can be calculated by the formula shown below:  
(VIN - VOUT) x D  
LMIN  
=
DiL x f  
SW  
(3)  
V
SW  
V
IN  
Time  
I
L
I
= I  
OUT  
DI  
L
L AVG  
Time  
Figure 30. Switch and Inductor Current Waveforms  
If needed, slightly smaller value inductors can be used, however, the peak inductor current, IOUT + ΔiL/2, should  
be kept below the peak current limit of the device. In general, the inductor ripple current, ΔiL, should be greater  
than 10% of the rated output current to provide adequate current sense information for the current mode control  
loop. If the ripple current in the inductor is too low, the control loop will not have sufficient current sense  
information and can be prone to instability.  
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Output Capacitor Selection (COUT  
)
The output capacitor, COUT, filters the inductor ripple current and provides a source of charge for transient load  
conditions. A wide range of output capacitors may be used with the LM20146 that provide excellent performance.  
The best performance is typically obtained using ceramic, SP, or OSCON type chemistries. Typical trade-offs are  
that the ceramic capacitor provides extremely low ESR to reduce the output ripple voltage and noise spikes,  
while the SP and OSCON capacitors provide a large bulk capacitance in a small volume for transient loading  
conditions.  
When selecting the value for the output capacitor the two performance characteristics to consider are the output  
voltage ripple and transient response. The output voltage ripple can be approximated by using the formula shown  
below.  
1
DVOUT = DiL x  
RESR  
+
8 x fSW x COUT  
where  
ΔVOUT (V) is the amount of peak to peak voltage ripple at the power supply output  
RESR () is the series resistance of the output capacitor  
fSW(Hz) is the switching frequency  
COUT (F) is the output capacitance used in the design  
(4)  
The amount of output ripple that can be tolerated is application specific; however a general recommendation is to  
keep the output ripple less than 1% of the rated output voltage. Keep in mind ceramic capacitors are sometimes  
preferred because they have very low ESR; however, depending on package and voltage rating of the capacitor  
the value of the capacitance can drop significantly with applied voltage. The output capacitor selection will also  
affect the output voltage droop during a load transient. The peak droop on the output voltage during a load  
transient is dependent on many factors; however, an approximation of the transient droop ignoring loop  
bandwidth can be obtained using the following equation.  
2
L x DIOUTSTEP  
VDROOP = DIOUTSTEP x RESR  
+
COUT x (VIN - VOUT  
)
where  
COUT (F) is the minimum required output capacitance  
L (H) is the value of the inductor  
VDROOP (V) is the output voltage drop ignoring loop bandwidth considerations  
ΔIOUTSTEP (A) is the load step change  
RESR () is the output capacitor ESR  
VIN (V) is the input voltage  
VOUT (V) is the set regulator output voltage  
(5)  
Both the tolerance and voltage coefficient of the capacitor needs to be examined when designing for a specific  
output ripple or transient drop target.  
Input Capacitor Selection (CIN)  
Good quality input capacitors are necessary to limit the ripple voltage at the VIN pin while supplying most of the  
switch current during the on-time. In general it is recommended to use a ceramic capacitor for the input as they  
provide both a low impedance and small footprint. One important note is to use a good dielectric for the ceramic  
capacitor such as X5R or X7R. These provide better over temperature performance and also minimize the DC  
voltage derating that occurs on Y5V capacitors. For most applications, a 22 µF, X5R, 6.3V input capacitor is  
sufficient; however, additional capacitance may be required if the connection to the input supply is far from the  
PVIN pins. The input capacitor should be placed as close as possible PVIN and PGND pins of the device.  
Non-ceramic input capacitors should be selected for RMS current rating and minimum ripple voltage. A good  
approximation for the required ripple current rating is given by the relationship:  
IIN-RMS = IOUT D(1 - D)  
(6)  
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As indicated by the RMS ripple current equation, highest requirement for RMS current rating occurs at 50% duty  
cycle. For this case, the RMS ripple current rating of the input capacitor should be greater than half the output  
current. For best performance, low ESR ceramic capacitors should be placed in parallel with higher capacitance  
capacitors to provide the best input filtering for the device.  
Setting the output Voltage (RFB1, RFB2  
)
The resistors RFB1 and RFB2 are selected to set the output voltage for the device. Table 1, shown below, provides  
suggestions for RFB1 and RFB2 for common output voltages.  
Table 1. Suggested Values for RFB1 and RFB2  
RFB1(k)  
short  
4.99  
RFB2(k)  
open  
10  
VOUT  
0.8  
1.2  
1.5  
1.8  
2.5  
3.3  
8.87  
10.2  
12.7  
10.2  
21.5  
10.2  
31.6  
10.2  
If different output voltages are required, RFB2 should be selected to be between 4.99 kto 49.9 kand RFB1 can  
be calculated using the equation below.  
VOUT  
x RFB2  
- 1  
RFB1  
=
0.8  
(7)  
Adjusting the Operating Frequency (RT)  
The operating frequency of the LM20146 can be adjusted by connecting a resistor from the RT pin to ground.  
The equation shown below can be used to calculate the value of RT for a given operating frequency.  
78000  
- 55  
RT =  
fSW  
where  
fSW is the switching frequency in kHz  
RT is the frequency adjust resistor in kΩ  
(8)  
Please refer to the curve Oscillator Frequency verses RT in the Typical Performance Characteristics section If the  
RT resistor is omitted the device will not operate.  
Loop Compensation (RC1, CC1  
)
The purpose of loop compensation is to meet static and dynamic performance requirements while maintaining  
adequate stability. Optimal loop compensation depends on the output capacitor, inductor, load, and the device  
itself. Table 2 below gives values for the compensation network that will result in a stable system when using a  
100 µF, 6.3V ceramic X5R output capacitor and 1 µH inductor.  
Table 2. Recommended Compensation for  
COUT = 100 µF, L = 1.5 µH & fSW = 500 kHz  
VIN  
VOUT  
3.30  
2.50  
1.80  
1.50  
1.20  
0.80  
2.50  
1.80  
CC1 (nF)  
2.2  
RC1 (k)  
15.4  
13.3  
10.7  
9.31  
7.87  
4.42  
8.45  
7.5  
5.00  
5.00  
5.00  
5.00  
5.00  
5.00  
3.30  
3.30  
2.2  
2.2  
2.2  
2.2  
2.7  
2.7  
2.7  
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Table 2. Recommended Compensation for  
COUT = 100 µF, L = 1.5 µH & fSW = 500 kHz (continued)  
VIN  
VOUT  
1.50  
1.20  
0.80  
CC1 (nF)  
2.7  
RC1 (k)  
6.81  
3.30  
3.30  
3.30  
2.7  
5.9  
2.7  
4.32  
If the desired solution differs from the table above the loop transfer function should be analyzed to optimize the  
loop compensation. The overall loop transfer function is the product of the power stage and the feedback network  
transfer functions. For stability purposes, the objective is to have a loop gain slope that is -20db/decade from a  
very low frequency to beyond the crossover frequency. Figure 31, shown below, shows the transfer functions for  
power stage, feedback/compensation network, and the resulting closed loop system for the LM20146.  
Output Filter Pole, f  
P(FIL)  
A
M
0 dB  
Output Filter Zero, f  
Z(FIL)  
Complex Double Pole, f  
P(MOD)  
Error Amp Pole, f  
P1(EA)  
A
EA  
Optional Error Amp  
Pole, f  
P2(EA)  
0 dB  
Error Amp Zero, f  
Z(EA)  
A
EA  
+ A  
M
Error Amp Pole, f  
P(EA)  
0 dB  
Complex Double Pole, f  
P(MOD)  
f
f
/2  
C
SW  
FREQUENCY (Hz)  
Figure 31. LM20146 Loop Compensation  
The power stage transfer function is dictated by the modulator, output LC filter, and load; while the feedback  
transfer function is set by the feedback resistor ratio, error amp gain, and external compensation network.  
To achieve a -20dB/decade slope, the error amplifier zero, located at fZ(EA), should positioned to cancel the  
output filter pole (fP(FIL)). An additional error amp pole, located at fP2(EA), can be added to cancel the output filter  
zero at fZ(FIL). Cancellation of the output filter zero is recommended if larger value, non-ceramic output capacitors  
are used.  
Compensation of the LM20146 is achieved by adding an RC network as shown in Figure 32 below.  
LM20146  
COMP  
R
C1  
C
C2  
(optional)  
C
C1  
Figure 32. Compensation Network for LM20146  
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A good starting value for CC1 for most applications is 3.3 nF. Once the value of CC1 is chosen the value of RC  
should be calculated using the equation below to cancel the output filter pole (FP(FIL)) as shown in Figure 31.  
-1  
D x fSW  
CC1  
IOUT  
1-D  
1
x
+
+
-
RC1  
=
48750*VIN  
2 x fSW x L  
COUT  
VOUT fSW x L  
(9)  
A higher crossover frequency can be obtained, usually at the expense of phase margin, by lowering the value of  
CC1 and recalculating the value of RC1. Likewise, increasing CC1 and recalculating RC1 will provide additional  
phase margin at a lower crossover frequency. As with any attempt to compensate the LM20146 the stability of  
the system should be verified for desired transient droop and settling time.  
If the output filter zero, FZ(FIL) approaches the crossover frequency (FC), an additional capacitor (CC2) should be  
placed at the COMP pin to ground. This capacitor adds a pole to cancel the output filter zero assuring the  
crossover frequency will occur before the double pole at fSW/2 degrades the phase margin. The output filter zero  
is set by the output capacitor value and ESR as shown in the equation below.  
1
fZ(FIL)  
=
2 x p x COUT x RESR  
(10)  
If needed, the value for CC2 should be calculated using the equation shown below.  
COUT x RESR  
CC2  
=
RC1  
where  
RESR is the output capacitor series resistance  
RC1 is the calculated compensation resistance  
(11)  
AVIN Filtering Components (CF and RF)  
To prevent high frequency noise spikes from disturbing the sensitive analog circuitry connected to the AVIN and  
AGND pins, a high frequency RC filter is required between PVIN and AVIN. These components are shown in  
Figure 29. as CF and RF. The required value for RF is 1. CF must be used. Recommended value of CF is 1.0  
µF. The filter capacitor, CF should be placed as close to the IC as possible with a direct connection from AVIN to  
AGND. A good quality X5R or X7R ceramic capacitor should be used for CF.  
Sub-Regulator Bypass Capacitor (CVCC  
)
The capacitor at the VCC pin provides noise filtering and stability for the internal sub-regulator. The  
recommended value of CVCC should be no smaller than 1 µF and no greater than 10 µF. The capacitor should be  
a good quality ceramic X5R or X7R capacitor. In general, a 1 µF ceramic capacitor is recommended for most  
applications.  
Setting the Start up Time (CSS  
)
The addition of a capacitor connected from the SS pin to ground sets the time at which the output voltage will  
reach the final regulated value. Larger values for CSS will result in longer start up times. Table 3, shown below  
provides a list of soft start capacitors and the corresponding typical start up times.  
Table 3. Start Up Times for Different Soft-Start Capacitors  
Start Up Time (ms)  
CSS (nF)  
none  
33  
1
5
10  
15  
20  
68  
100  
120  
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If different start up times are needed the equation shown below can be used to calculate the start up time.  
0.8V x CSS  
tSS  
=
ISS  
(12)  
As shown above, the start up time is influenced by the value of the Soft-Start capacitor CSS(F) and the 5 µA Soft-  
Start pin current ISS(A).  
While the Soft-Start capacitor can be sized to meet many start up requirements, there are limitations to its size.  
The Soft-Start time can never be faster than 1ms due to the internal default 1 ms start up time. When the device  
is enabled there is an approximate time interval of 50 µs when the Soft-Start capacitor will be discharged just  
prior to the Soft-Start ramp. If the enable pin is rapidly pulsed or the Soft-Start capacitor is large there may not be  
enough time for CSS to completely discharge resulting in start up times less than predicted. To aid in the  
discharging of the Soft-Start capacitor during long disable periods an external 1 Mresistor from SS/TRK to  
ground can be used without greatly affecting the start-up time.  
Using Precision Enable and Power Good  
The precision enable (EN) and power good (PGOOD) pins of the LM20146 can be used to address many  
sequencing requirements. The turn-on of the LM20146 can be controlled with the precision enable pin by using  
two external resistors as shown in Figure 33.  
External  
Power Supply  
V
OUT1  
LM20146  
R
A
R
B
V
OUT2  
EN  
Figure 33. Sequencing LM20146 with Precision Enable  
The value for resistor RB can be selected by the user to control the current through the divider. Typically this  
resistor will be selected to be between 10 kand 1 M. Once the value for RB is chosen the resistor RA can be  
solved using the equation below to set the desired turn-on voltage.  
VTO  
VIH_EN  
x R  
- 1  
RA =  
B
(13)  
When designing for a specific turn-on threshold (VTO) the tolerance on the input supply, enable threshold  
(VIH_EN), and external resistors needs to be considered to insure proper turn-on of the device.  
The LM20146 features an open drain power good (PGOOD) pin to sequence external supplies or loads and to  
provide fault detection. This pin requires an external resistor (RPG) to pull PGOOD high while when the output is  
within the PGOOD tolerance window. Typical values for this resistor range from 10 kto 100 k.  
Tracking an External Supply  
By using a properly chosen resistor divider network connected to the SS/TRK pin, as shown in Figure 34, the  
output of the LM20146 can be configured to track an external voltage source to obtain a simultaneous or  
ratiometric start up.  
External  
Power Supply  
V
OUT1  
LM20146  
R1  
R2  
EN  
V
OUT2  
SS/TRK  
Figure 34. Tracking an External Supply  
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Since the Soft-Start charging current ISS is always present on the SS/TRK pin, the size of R2 should be less than  
10 kto minimize the errors in the tracking output. Once a value for R2 is selected the value for R1 can be  
calculated using appropriate equation in Figure 35, to give the desired start up. Figure 35 shows two common  
start up sequences; the top waveform shows a simultaneous start up while the waveform at the bottom illustrates  
a ratiometric start up.  
SIMULTANEOUS START UP  
V
V
OUT1  
OUT2  
V
OUT2  
0.8V  
÷
x
÷
-1  
R1=  
V
R2  
«
V
EN  
< 0.8 x V  
OUT2  
OUT1  
TIME  
RATIOMETRIC START UP  
V
OUT1  
(
)
-1  
x
R2  
V
R1=  
OUT1  
V
OUT2  
V
EN  
TIME  
Figure 35. Common Start Up Sequences  
A simultaneous start up is preferred when powering most FPGAs, DSPs, or other microprocessors. In these  
systems the higher voltage, VOUT1, usually powers the I/O, and the lower voltage, VOUT2, powers the core. A  
simultaneous start up provides a more robust power up for these applications since it avoids turning on any  
parasitic conduction paths that may exist between the core and the I/O pins of the processor.  
The second most common power on behavior is known as a ratiometric start up. This start up is preferred in  
applications where both supplies need to be at the final value at the same time.  
Similar to the Soft-Start function, the fastest start up possible is 1ms regardless of the rise time of the tracking  
voltage. When using the track feature the final voltage seen by the SS/TRACK pin should exceed 1V to provide  
sufficient overdrive and transient immunity.  
Thermal Considerations  
The thermal characteristics of the LM20146 are specified using the parameter θJA, which relates the junction  
temperature to the ambient temperature. Although the value of θJA is dependant on many variables, it still can be  
used to approximate the operating junction temperature of the device.  
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To obtain an estimate of the device junction temperature, one may use the following relationship:  
TJ = PDθJA + TA  
(14)  
and  
PD = PIN x (1 - Efficiency) - 1.1 x IOUT2 x DCR  
where  
TJ is the junction temperature in °C  
PIN is the input power in Watts (PIN = VIN x IIN)  
θJA is the junction to ambient thermal resistance for the LM20146  
TA is the ambient temperature in °C  
IOUT is the output load current  
DCR is the inductor series resistance  
(15)  
It is important to always keep the operating junction temperature (TJ) below 125°C for reliable operation. If the  
junction temperature exceeds 160°C the device will cycle in and out of thermal shutdown. If thermal shutdown  
occurs it is a sign of inadequate heatsinking or excessive power dissipation in the device.  
Figure 36, shown below, provides a better approximation of the θJA for a given PCB copper area on a 4 layer  
board. The PCB heatsink area consists of 2oz. copper located on the bottom layer of the PCB directly under the  
HTSSOP exposed pad. The bottom copper area is connected to the HTSSOP exposed pad by means of a 4 x 4  
array of 12 mil thermal vias.  
No Air Flow  
200 LFPM  
500 LPFM  
Figure 36. Thermal Resistance vs PCB Area  
PCB Layout Considerations  
PC board layout is an important part of DC-DC converter design. Poor board layout can disrupt the performance  
of a DC-DC converter and surrounding circuitry by contributing to EMI, ground bounce, and resistive voltage loss  
in the traces. These can send erroneous signals to the DC-DC converter resulting in poor regulation or instability.  
Good layout can be implemented by following a few simple design rules.  
1. Minimize area of switched current loops. In a buck regulator there are two loops where currents are switched  
rapidly. The first loop starts from the input capacitor, to the regulator VIN pin, to the regulator SW pin, to the  
inductor then out to the output capacitor and load. The second loop starts from the output capacitor ground, to  
the regulator PGND pins, to the inductor and then out to the load (see Figure 37). To minimize both loop areas  
the input capacitor should be placed as close as possible to the PVIN pin. Grounding for both the input and  
output capacitor should consist of a small localized top side plane that connects to PGND and the die attach pad  
(DAP). The inductor should be placed as close as possible to the SW pin and output capacitor.  
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2. Minimize the copper area of the switch node. Since the LM20146 has the SW pins on opposite sides of the  
package it is recommended to via these pins down to the bottom or internal layer with 2 to 4 vias on each SW  
pin. The SW pins should be directly connected with a trace that runs across the bottom of the package. To  
minimize IR losses this trace should be no smaller that 50 mils wide, but no larger than 100 mils wide to keep the  
copper area to a minimum. In general the SW pins should not be connected on the top layer since it could block  
the ground return path for the power ground. The inductor should be placed as close as possible to one of the  
SW pins to further minimize the copper area of the switch node.  
3. Have a single point ground for all device analog grounds located under the DAP. The ground connections for  
the compensation, feedback, and Soft-Start components should be connected together then routed to the AGND  
pin of the device. The AGND pin should connect to PGND under the DAP. This prevents any switched or load  
currents from flowing in the analog ground plane. If not properly handled poor grounding can result in degraded  
load regulation or erratic switching behavior.  
4. Minimize trace length to the FB pin. Since the feedback node can be high impedance the trace from the output  
resistor divider to FB pin should be as short as possible. This is most important when high value resistors are  
used to set the output voltage. The feedback trace should be routed away from the SW pin and inductor to avoid  
contaminating the feedback signal with switch noise.  
5. Make input and output bus connections as wide as possible. This reduces any voltage drops on the input or  
output of the converter and can improve efficiency. If voltage accuracy at the load is important make sure  
feedback voltage sense is made at the load. Doing so will correct for voltage drops at the load and provide the  
best output accuracy.  
6. Provide adequate device heatsinking. Use as many vias as is possible to connect the DAP to the power plane  
heatsink. For best results use a 4x4 via array with a minimum via diameter of 12 mils. See the Thermal  
Considerations section to insure enough copper heatsinking area is used to keep the junction temperature below  
125°C.  
LM20146  
L
SW  
PVIN  
V
OUT  
C
IN  
C
OUT  
PGND  
LOOP1  
LOOP2  
Figure 37. Schematic of LM20146 Highlighting Layout Sensitive Nodes  
Typical Application Circuits  
This section provides several application solutions with a bill of materials. All bill of materials reference the below  
figure. The compensation for these solutions were optimized to work over a wide range of input and output  
voltages; if a faster transient response is needed reduce the value of CC1 and calculate the new value for RC1 as  
outlined in the design guide.  
L
LM20146  
V
OUT  
SW  
FB  
V
IN  
PVIN  
EN  
R
R
FB1  
R
F
C
C
OUT  
IN  
AVIN  
RT  
FB2  
C
F
PGOOD  
R
T
VCC  
COMP  
C
VCC  
R
C1  
SS/TRK  
PGND AGND  
C
SS  
C
C
C1  
C2  
(optional)  
Figure 38.  
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Bill of Materials (VIN = 5V, VOUT = 3.3V, FSW = 500kHz, IOUTMAX = 6A)  
Designator  
U1  
Description  
Synchronous Buck Regulator  
100µF, 1210, X5R, 6.3V  
100µF, 1210, X5R, 6.3V  
1µH, 7.8 mΩ  
Part Number  
LM20146  
Manufacturer  
Texas Instruments  
TDK  
Qty  
1
CIN  
C3225X5R0J107M  
C3225X5R0J107M  
SPM6530T-1R0M120  
CRCW06031R0J-e3  
GRM188R71C104KA01  
GRM188R60J105KA01  
CRCW06031432F-e3  
GRM1885C1H102JA01  
VJ0603Y333KXXA  
CRCW06031003F-e3  
CRCW06033162F-e3  
CRCW06031022F-e3  
1
COUT  
L
TDK  
1
TDK  
1
RF  
1, 0603  
Vishay-Dale  
Murata  
1
CF  
100nF, 0603, X7R, 16V  
1µF, 0603, X5R, 6.3V  
14.3 k, 0603  
1
CVCC  
RC1  
Murata  
1
Vishay-Dale  
Murata  
1
CC1  
1nF, 0603, COG, 50V  
33nF, 0603, X7R, 25V  
100k, 0603  
1
CSS  
RT  
Vishay-Vitramon  
Vishay-Dale  
Vishay-Dale  
Vishay-Dale  
1
1
RFB1  
RFB2  
31.6k, 0603  
1
10.2k, 0603  
1
Bill of Materials (VIN = 3.3V to 5V, VOUT = 1.2V, FSW =750kHz, IOUTMAX = 6A)  
Designator  
U1  
Description  
Synchronous Buck Regulator  
100µF, 1210, X5R, 6.3V  
100µF, 1210, X5R, 6.3V  
0.68µH, 5.39 mΩ  
Part Number  
LM20146  
Manufacturer  
Texas Instruments  
TDK  
Qty  
1
CIN  
C3225X5R0J107M  
C3225X5R0J107M  
SPM6530T-R68M140  
CRCW06031R0J-e3  
GRM188R71C104KA01  
GRM188R60J105KA01  
CRCW06034532F-e3  
VJ0603Y182KXXA  
VJ0603Y333KXXA  
CRCW06034872F-e3  
CRCW06034991F-e3  
CRCW06031002F-e3  
1
COUT  
L
TDK  
1
TDK  
1
RF  
1, 0603  
Vishay-Dale  
Murata  
1
CF  
100nF, 0603, X7R, 16V  
1µF, 0603, X5R, 6.3V  
4.53k, 0603  
1
CVCC  
RC1  
Murata  
1
Vishay-Dale  
Vishay-Vitramon  
Vishay-Vitramon  
Vishay-Dale  
Vishay-Dale  
Vishay-Dale  
1
CC1  
1.8nF, 0603, X7R, 25V  
33nF, 0603, X7R, 25V  
48.7k, 0603  
1
CSS  
RT  
1
1
RFB1  
RFB2  
4.99k, 0603  
1
10k, 0603  
1
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REVISION HISTORY  
Changes from Revision B (April 2013) to Revision C  
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10-Dec-2020  
PACKAGING INFORMATION  
Orderable Device  
Status Package Type Package Pins Package  
Eco Plan  
Lead finish/  
Ball material  
MSL Peak Temp  
Op Temp (°C)  
Device Marking  
Samples  
Drawing  
Qty  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(4/5)  
(6)  
LM20146MH/NOPB  
LM20146MHE/NOPB  
LM20146MHX/NOPB  
ACTIVE  
HTSSOP  
HTSSOP  
HTSSOP  
PWP  
16  
16  
16  
92  
RoHS & Green  
RoHS & Green  
SN  
Level-1-260C-UNLIM  
Level-1-260C-UNLIM  
Level-1-260C-UNLIM  
-40 to 125  
-40 to 125  
-40 to 125  
L20146  
MH  
ACTIVE  
ACTIVE  
PWP  
250  
SN  
SN  
L20146  
MH  
PWP  
2500 RoHS & Green  
L20146  
MH  
(1) The marketing status values are defined as follows:  
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.  
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.  
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.  
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.  
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.  
(2) RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance  
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may  
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".  
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Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of <=1000ppm threshold. Antimony trioxide based  
flame retardants must also meet the <=1000ppm threshold requirement.  
(3) MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.  
(4) There may be additional marking, which relates to the logo, the lot trace code information, or the environmental category on the device.  
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(6)  
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PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION  
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3-Jun-2022  
TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION  
REEL DIMENSIONS  
TAPE DIMENSIONS  
K0  
P1  
W
B0  
Reel  
Diameter  
Cavity  
A0  
A0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component width  
B0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component length  
K0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component thickness  
Overall width of the carrier tape  
W
P1 Pitch between successive cavity centers  
Reel Width (W1)  
QUADRANT ASSIGNMENTS FOR PIN 1 ORIENTATION IN TAPE  
Sprocket Holes  
Q1 Q2  
Q3 Q4  
Q1 Q2  
Q3 Q4  
User Direction of Feed  
Pocket Quadrants  
*All dimensions are nominal  
Device  
Package Package Pins  
Type Drawing  
SPQ  
Reel  
Reel  
A0  
B0  
K0  
P1  
W
Pin1  
Diameter Width (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Quadrant  
(mm) W1 (mm)  
LM20146MHE/NOPB  
LM20146MHX/NOPB  
HTSSOP PWP  
HTSSOP PWP  
16  
16  
250  
178.0  
330.0  
12.4  
12.4  
6.95  
6.95  
5.6  
5.6  
1.6  
1.6  
8.0  
8.0  
12.0  
12.0  
Q1  
Q1  
2500  
Pack Materials-Page 1  
PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION  
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TAPE AND REEL BOX DIMENSIONS  
Width (mm)  
H
W
L
*All dimensions are nominal  
Device  
Package Type Package Drawing Pins  
SPQ  
Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)  
LM20146MHE/NOPB  
LM20146MHX/NOPB  
HTSSOP  
HTSSOP  
PWP  
PWP  
16  
16  
250  
210.0  
367.0  
185.0  
367.0  
35.0  
35.0  
2500  
Pack Materials-Page 2  
PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION  
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3-Jun-2022  
TUBE  
T - Tube  
height  
L - Tube length  
W - Tube  
width  
B - Alignment groove width  
*All dimensions are nominal  
Device  
Package Name Package Type  
PWP HTSSOP  
Pins  
SPQ  
L (mm)  
W (mm)  
T (µm)  
B (mm)  
LM20146MH/NOPB  
16  
92  
495  
8
2514.6  
4.06  
Pack Materials-Page 3  
PACKAGE OUTLINE  
PWP0016A  
PowerPAD TM HTSSOP - 1.2 mm max height  
S
C
A
L
E
2
.
4
0
0
PLASTIC SMALL OUTLINE  
C
6.6  
6.2  
TYP  
SEATING PLANE  
PIN 1 ID  
AREA  
A
0.1 C  
14X 0.65  
16  
1
2X  
5.1  
4.9  
4.55  
NOTE 3  
8
9
0.30  
16X  
0.19  
4.5  
4.3  
B
0.1  
C A B  
(0.15) TYP  
SEE DETAIL A  
4X 0.166 MAX  
NOTE 5  
2X 1.34 MAX  
NOTE 5  
THERMAL  
PAD  
0.25  
GAGE PLANE  
3.3  
2.7  
17  
1.2 MAX  
0.15  
0.05  
0 - 8  
0.75  
0.50  
DETAIL A  
TYPICAL  
(1)  
3.3  
2.7  
4214868/A 02/2017  
PowerPAD is a trademark of Texas Instruments.  
NOTES:  
1. All linear dimensions are in millimeters. Any dimensions in parenthesis are for reference only. Dimensioning and tolerancing  
per ASME Y14.5M.  
2. This drawing is subject to change without notice.  
3. This dimension does not include mold flash, protrusions, or gate burrs. Mold flash, protrusions, or gate burrs shall not  
exceed 0.15 mm per side.  
4. Reference JEDEC registration MO-153.  
5. Features may not be present.  
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EXAMPLE BOARD LAYOUT  
PWP0016A  
PowerPAD TM HTSSOP - 1.2 mm max height  
PLASTIC SMALL OUTLINE  
(3.4)  
NOTE 9  
SOLDER MASK  
DEFINED PAD  
(3.3)  
16X (1.5)  
SYMM  
SEE DETAILS  
1
16  
16X (0.45)  
(1.1)  
TYP  
17  
SYMM  
(3.3)  
(5)  
NOTE 9  
14X (0.65)  
8
9
(
0.2) TYP  
VIA  
(1.1) TYP  
METAL COVERED  
BY SOLDER MASK  
(5.8)  
LAND PATTERN EXAMPLE  
EXPOSED METAL SHOWN  
SCALE:10X  
METAL UNDER  
SOLDER MASK  
SOLDER MASK  
OPENING  
SOLDER MASK  
OPENING  
METAL  
EXPOSED  
METAL  
EXPOSED  
METAL  
0.05 MIN  
ALL AROUND  
0.05 MAX  
ALL AROUND  
SOLDER MASK  
DEFINED  
NON SOLDER MASK  
DEFINED  
SOLDER MASK DETAILS  
PADS 1-16  
4214868/A 02/2017  
NOTES: (continued)  
6. Publication IPC-7351 may have alternate designs.  
7. Solder mask tolerances between and around signal pads can vary based on board fabrication site.  
8. This package is designed to be soldered to a thermal pad on the board. For more information, see Texas Instruments literature  
numbers SLMA002 (www.ti.com/lit/slma002) and SLMA004 (www.ti.com/lit/slma004).  
9. Size of metal pad may vary due to creepage requirement.  
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EXAMPLE STENCIL DESIGN  
PWP0016A  
PowerPAD TM HTSSOP - 1.2 mm max height  
PLASTIC SMALL OUTLINE  
(3.3)  
BASED ON  
0.125 THICK  
STENCIL  
16X (1.5)  
(R0.05) TYP  
1
16  
16X (0.45)  
(3.3)  
17  
SYMM  
BASED ON  
0.125 THICK  
STENCIL  
14X (0.65)  
9
8
SYMM  
(5.8)  
METAL COVERED  
BY SOLDER MASK  
SEE TABLE FOR  
DIFFERENT OPENINGS  
FOR OTHER STENCIL  
THICKNESSES  
SOLDER PASTE EXAMPLE  
EXPOSED PAD  
100% PRINTED SOLDER COVERAGE BY AREA  
SCALE:10X  
STENCIL  
THICKNESS  
SOLDER STENCIL  
OPENING  
0.1  
3.69 X 3.69  
3.3 X 3.3 (SHOWN)  
3.01 X 3.01  
0.125  
0.15  
0.175  
2.79 X 2.79  
4214868/A 02/2017  
NOTES: (continued)  
10. Laser cutting apertures with trapezoidal walls and rounded corners may offer better paste release. IPC-7525 may have alternate  
design recommendations.  
11. Board assembly site may have different recommendations for stencil design.  
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