LMR38010
Synchronous Buck ConverterThe LMR38010 is a synchronous buck converter from Texas Instruments. View the full LMR38010 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
Official LMR38010 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
LMR38010 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Duty Cycle | 97% |
| Output Current | 1A |
| Quiescent Current | 40µA |
| Package Dimensions | 4.89 mm x 3.90 mm |
| Input Voltage Range | 4.2V to 80V |
| Switching Frequency | 200 kHz to 2.2 MHz |
| Output Voltage Range | 1V to 75V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 150°C |
LMR38010 Overview
Part: LMR38010FDDAR — Texas Instruments
Type: Synchronous Buck Converter (SIMPLE SWITCHER, FPWM variant)
Description: 4.2–80 V input, 1 A synchronous buck converter with 40 μA non-switching quiescent current, 200 kHz–2.2 MHz adjustable switching frequency and 1 V ±1% feedback reference.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: 4.2–80 V (input range after start-up)
- Operating junction temperature: -40 to 150 °C
- Output voltage range (adjustable): 1–75 V
- Switching frequency: 200–2200 kHz; sync range 300–2100 kHz
- Output DC current: 0–1 A
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- VIN to PGND: -0.3 to 85 V
- SW to PGND: -0.3 to 85 V (-5.0 to 85.3 V for transients under 10 ns)
- EN to PGND: -0.3 to VIN+0.3 V
- FB, RT/SYNC to PGND: -0.3 to 5.5 V
- PGOOD to PGND: -0.3 to 20 V
- Junction temperature: -40 to 150 °C
- Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C
Key Specs:
- Input operating voltage: 4.2 V max needed to start up; 3.8 V max once operating
- Non-switching quiescent current: 40 μA typ (VEN = 3.3 V, PFM variant only)
- Shutdown quiescent current: 3 μA typ, 10 μA max (VEN = 0 V)
- Feedback reference: 1 V typ; 0.99–1.01 V (TJ = 25 °C, VIN = 4.2–80 V, FPWM); 0.985–1.015 V over temperature
- Enable threshold: 1.1–1.4 V rising (1.25 V typ); 0.95–1.22 V falling (1.10 V typ)
- High-side current limit: 1.3 / 1.6 / 1.9 A (min/typ/max)
- Low-side current limit: 0.9 / 1.2 / 1.5 A (min/typ/max)
- Negative current limit (FPWM variant): -0.5 A typ
- High-side MOSFET RDS(on): 303 mΩ typ
- Thermal resistance RθJA: 42.9 °C/W (DDA package); 29 °C/W with TI EVM board
Features:
- Functional Safety-Capable
- Ultra-low 40 μA operating quiescent current
- Greater than 1.5 mm spacing between VIN and GND pins
- Frequency synchronization to an external clock
- 97% maximum duty cycle
- Start-up with pre-biased output
- Precision enable and power-good flag with built-in filtering and delay
- Integrated compensation network and synchronous rectification
- Cycle-by-cycle current limit, hiccup short-circuit protection, thermal shutdown
- FPWM operation, no spread spectrum on this variant
Applications:
- Industrial transport
- Wireless infrastructure and networking
- Power delivery
- Factory automation and control
Package:
- DDA, 8-pin HSOIC with PowerPAD (4.89 mm × 3.90 mm)
LMR38010 Features
- Functional Safety-Capable
- -Documentation available to aid functional safety system design
- Configured for rugged industrial applications
- -4.2-V to 80-V input voltage range
- -1-A continuous output current
- -Ultra-low 40-μA operating quiescent current
- -> 1.5-mm distance between VIN and GND pin
- -200-kHz to 2.2-MHz adjustable switching frequency
- -Frequency synchronization to external clock
- -Spread spectrum option for reduced EMI
- -97% maximum duty cycle
- -Support start-up with pre-biased output
- -±1.0% tolerance voltage reference at room temperature
- -Precision enable
- -Easy to use device with integrated compensation network enabling low BOM count
- -Integrated synchronous rectification
- -8-pin HSOIC with PowerPAD ™ integrated circuit package
- -PFM and forced PWM (FPWM) options
- -Available in 2-A, LMR38020
- Create a custom design using the LMR38010 with the WEBENCH ® Power Designer
LMR38010 Applications
LMR38010 Pin Configuration
Figure 6-1. DDA Package, 8-Pin HSOIC (Top View)
Table 6-1. Pin Functions
| PIN - NAME | PIN - NO. | TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| GND | 1 | G | Power and analog ground terminal. All electrical parameters are measured with respect to this pin. Connect a high-quality bypass capacitor directly to this pin and VIN with short and wide traces. |
| EN | 2 | A | Enable input to regulator. High = ON, low = OFF. Can be connected directly to VIN. Do not float . |
| VIN | 3 | P | Input supply to the regulator. Connect a high-quality bypass capacitor or capacitors directly to this pin and GND with short and wide traces. |
| RT/SYNC | 4 | A | Resistor timing or external clock input. An internal amplifier holds this pin at a fixed voltage when using an external resistor to ground to set the switching frequency. If the pin is pulled above the PLL upper threshold, a mode change occurs and the pin becomes a synchronization input. The internal amplifier is disabled and the pin is a high impedance clock input to the internal PLL. If clocking edges stop, the internal amplifier is re-enabled and the operating mode returns to frequency programming by resistor. |
| FB | 5 | A | Feedback input to the regulator. Connect to tap point of the feedback voltage divider. Do not float . Do not ground . |
| PG | 6 | A | Open-drain power-good flag output. Connect to a suitable voltage supply through a current limiting resistor. High = power OK, low = power bad. The flag pulls low when EN = low. Can be left open when not used. |
| BOOT | 7 | P | Bootstrap supply voltage for the internal high-side driver. Connect a high-quality 100-nF capacitor from this pin to the SW pin. |
| SW | 8 | P | Regulator switch node. Connect to a power inductor. |
| EP | THERMAL PAD | Thermal | Connect to system ground. |
LMR38010 Electrical Characteristics
Limits apply over operating junction temperature (T J ) range of -40°C to +150°C, unless otherwise stated. Minimum and Maximum limits (1) 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. Unless otherwise stated, the following conditions apply: V IN = 24 V.
| PARAMETER | PARAMETER | TEST CONDITIONS | MIN | TYP | MAX | UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND CURRENT | SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND CURRENT | SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND CURRENT | SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND CURRENT | SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND CURRENT | SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND CURRENT | SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND CURRENT |
| V IN_OPERATE | Input operating voltage | Needed to start up Once operating | 4.2 3.8 | V V | ||
| I Q(Non-SW) | Non-switching quiescent current | V EN = 3.3 V (PFM variant only) | 40 | μA | ||
| I SD | Shutdown quiescent current; measured at VIN pin | V EN = 0 V | 3 | 10 | μA | |
| ENABLE | ENABLE | ENABLE | ENABLE | ENABLE | ENABLE | ENABLE |
| V EN-H | Enable input high level | V EN rising | 1.1 | 1.25 | 1.4 | V |
| V EN-L | Enable input low level | V EN falling | 0.95 | 1.10 | 1.22 | V |
| I LKG-EN | Enable input leakage current | V EN = 3.3V | 5.0 | nA | ||
| VOLTAGE REFERENCE (FB PIN) | VOLTAGE REFERENCE (FB PIN) | VOLTAGE REFERENCE (FB PIN) | VOLTAGE REFERENCE (FB PIN) | VOLTAGE REFERENCE (FB PIN) | VOLTAGE REFERENCE (FB PIN) | VOLTAGE REFERENCE (FB PIN) |
| V REF | Feedback reference voltage | Vin=4.2V to 80V, T J =25°C, FPWM | 0.99 | 1 | 1.01 | V |
| V REF | Feedback reference voltage | FPWM | 0.985 | 1 | 1.015 | V |
| CURRENT LIMITS AND HICCUP | CURRENT LIMITS AND HICCUP | CURRENT LIMITS AND HICCUP | CURRENT LIMITS AND HICCUP | CURRENT LIMITS AND HICCUP | CURRENT LIMITS AND HICCUP | CURRENT LIMITS AND HICCUP |
| I HS-LIMIT | High-side current limit (2) | 1A Version | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.9 | A |
| I LS-LIMIT | Low-side current limit (2) | 1A Version | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.5 | A |
| I L-ZC | Zero cross detector threshold | PFM variants only | 0.01 | A | ||
| I PEAK-MIN | Minimum inductor peak current (2) | 1A Version, PFM variants only | 0.25 | A | ||
| I L-NEG | Negative current limit (2) | 1A Version, FPWM variant only | -0.5 | A | ||
| POWER STAGE | POWER STAGE | POWER STAGE | POWER STAGE | POWER STAGE | POWER STAGE | POWER STAGE |
| R DS-ON-HS | High-side MOSFET ON-resistance | 303 | mΩ | |||
| R DS-ON-LS | Low-side MOSFET ON-resistance | 133 | mΩ | |||
| t ON-MIN | Minimum switch on-time (3) | VIN =24 V, Iout = 1 A | 80 | 131 | ns | |
| t OFF-MIN | Minimum switch off-time | 190 | 300 | ns | ||
| t ON-MAX | Maximum switch on-time | 5 | us | |||
| SWITCHING FREQUENCY AND SYNCHRONIZATION | SWITCHING FREQUENCY AND SYNCHRONIZATION | SWITCHING FREQUENCY AND SYNCHRONIZATION | SWITCHING FREQUENCY AND SYNCHRONIZATION | SWITCHING FREQUENCY AND SYNCHRONIZATION | SWITCHING FREQUENCY AND SYNCHRONIZATION | SWITCHING FREQUENCY AND SYNCHRONIZATION |
| F OSC | Switching frequency | R T = 49.9 kΩ | 430 | 525 | 650 | kHz |
LMR38010 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Over junction temperature range of -40°C to 150°C (unless otherwise noted) (1)
| MIN | MAX | UNIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIN to PGND | -0.3 | 85 | V | |
| EN to PGND | -0.3 | VIN+0.3 | V | |
| FB to PGND | -0.3 | 5.5 | V | |
| RT/SYNC to PGND | -0.3 | 5.5 | V | |
| BOOT to SW | -0.3 | 5.5 | V | |
| SW to PGND | -0.3 | 85 | V | |
| SW to PGND less than 10-ns transients | -5.0 | 85.3 | V | |
| PGOOD to PGND | -0.3 | 20 | V | |
| Junction Temperature T J | Junction Temperature T J | -40 | 150 | °C |
| Storage temperature, T stg | Storage temperature, T stg | -65 | 150 | °C |
LMR38010 Recommended Operating Conditions
Over the recommended operating junction temperature range of -40°C to 150°C (unless otherwise noted) (1)
| MIN | NOM | MAX | UNIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input voltage | Input voltage range after start-up | 4.2 | 80 | V | |
| Input voltage | EN to PGND | VIN | V | ||
| Input voltage | RT to PGND | 5 | V | ||
| Input voltage | PGOOD to PGND | 20 | V | ||
| Output voltage | SW to PGND | 80 | V | ||
| Output voltage | Output voltage range for adjustable version (2) | 1 | 75 | V | |
| Frequency | Frequency adjustment range | 200 | 2200 | kHz | |
| Sync frequency | Synchronization frequency range | 300 | 2100 | kHz | |
| Load current | Output DC current range LMR38010 (3) | 0 | 1 | A | |
| Temperature | Operating junction temperature T J range (4) | -40 | 150 | °C |
LMR38010 Thermal Information
| THERMAL METRIC (1) - R θJA | THERMAL METRIC (1) - Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance | LMR38010 DDA (HSOIC) 8 PINS - 42.9 | UNIT - °C/W |
|---|---|---|---|
| R θJA(Effecitve) | Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance with TI EVM board | 29 | °C/W |
| R θJC(top) | Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance | 54 | °C/W |
| R θJB | Junction-to-board thermal resistance | 13.6 | °C/W |
| ψ JT | Junction-to-top characterization parameter | 4.3 | °C/W |
| ψ JB | Junction-to-board characterization parameter | 13.8 | °C/W |
| R θJC(bot) | Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance | 4.3 | °C/W |
LMR38010 Typical Application
The LMR38010 step-down DC-to-DC converter is typically used to convert a higher DC voltage to a lower DC voltage with a maximum output current of 1 A. The following design procedure can be used to select components for the LMR38010. Alternately, use the WEBENCH Design Tool to generate a complete design. This tool uses an iterative design procedure and has access to a comprehensive database of components. This allows the tool to create an optimized design and allows the user to experiment with various options.
LMR38010 Package Information
| PART NUMBER | PACKAGE (1) | PACKAGE SIZE (2) |
|---|---|---|
| LMR38010 | DDA (HSOIC, 8) | 4.89 mm × 3.90 mm |
- (1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet.
- (2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable.
Efficiency vs Output Current VOUT = 5 V, 400 kHz
Variants on the same datasheet
These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| LMR38010FDDAR | Texas Instruments | 8-PowerSOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
| LMR38010SDDAR | Texas Instruments | 8-PowerSOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
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