LMR43620/-Q1 Low IQ Synchronous Buck Regulator

Texas Instruments' regulator simplifies implementation for a wide range of industrial applications

Image of Texas Instruments' LMR43620/-Q1 Low IQ Synchronous Buck RegulatorTexas Instruments' LMR43620 and LMR43620-Q1 (automotive) are ultra-small 36 V, 2 A, and 1 A synchronous step-down DC/DC converters in a 2 mm x 2 mm HotRod™ package. These easy-to-use converters support a wide input voltage range of 3.0 V to 36 V with transients up to 42 V.

The LMR43620-Q1 is designed to meet low standby power requirements for always-on automotive applications. The auto mode enables frequency foldback when operating at light loads, allowing an unloaded current consumption of 1.5 µA at 13.5 VIN and high light-load efficiency. A seamless transition between the PWM and PFM modes with very low MOSFET ON-resistance provides exceptional efficiency across the load range.

The control architecture and feature set are optimized for an ultra-small solution size. The devices use peak-current-mode control to minimize output capacitance. The LMR43620-Q1 minimizes the input filter size by utilizing a dual-random spread spectrum, low-EMI HotRod package, and optimized pinout. The MODE/SYNC and RT pin variants can set or synchronize the frequency between 200 kHz and 2.2 MHz to avoid noise-sensitive frequency bands. The rich feature sets of the devices are designed to simplify implementation for a wide range of industrial and automotive end equipment (LMR43620-Q1) applications.

Features
  • Miniature solution size and low component cost:
    • Package: 2 mm x 2 mm HotRod with wettable flanks
    • Internal compensation
  • Optimized for ultra-low EMI requirements:
    • Spread spectrum reduces peak emissions (LMR43620-Q1)
    • Meets CISPR25 Class 5 standard (LMR43620-Q1)
    • Pin-selectable FPWM mode for constant frequency at light loads with a MODE/SYNC pin
    • FSW synchronization with a MODE/SYNC pin
  • Suitable for scalable power supplies:
    • Adjustable FSW: 200 kHz to 2.2 MHz (RT pin)
    • Pin compatible (LMR43620-Q1): LMR36506-Q1 (65 V, 600 mA) and LMR36503-Q1 (65 V, 300 mA)
    • Pin compatible (LMR43620): LMR36506 (65 V, 600 mA) and LMR36503 (65 V, 300 mA)
  • Functional safety-capable (LMR43620-Q1): documentation available to aid functional safety system design
  • Designed for automotive applications (LMR43620-Q1):
    • Junction temperature range: -40°C to +150°C
    • Supports 42 V automotive load dump
    • Supports 3 VIN for automotive cold cranks
    • Adjustable up to 95% of VIN, 3.3 V and 5 V fixed VOUT options available
  • Designed for industrial applications (LMR43620):
    • Junction temperature range: -40°C to +150°C
    • Supports 42 V transients
    • Supports 3 VIN minimum
    • Adjustable up to 95% of VIN, 3.3 V and 5 V fixed VOUT options available
  • Efficiency (LMR43620): 89% at 1 mA, 1.2 µA IQ at 24 VIN, 3.3 fixed VOUT
  • Efficiency (LMR43620-Q1): >85% at 1 mA, 1.2 µA total non-switching IQ at 13.5 VIN, fixed 3.3 VOUT
  • AEC-Q100-qualified for automotive applications (LMR43620-Q1):
    • Temperature Grade 1: -40°C to +125°C, TA
Applications
  • Advanced driver assistance systems: radar ECU
  • Body electronics and lighting
  • Infotainment and clusters: head-units and eCall

LMR43620/-Q1 Low IQ Synchronous Buck Regulators

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionOutput ConfigurationTopologyOutput TypeAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
IC REG BUCK ADJ/3.3V 2A 9VQFNLMR43620MSC3RPERQ1IC REG BUCK ADJ/3.3V 2A 9VQFNPositiveBuckAdjustable (Fixed)311 - Immediate$31.36View Details

Evaluation Board

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionOutputs and TypePower - OutputVoltage - OutputAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
EVAL BOARD FOR LMR43620Q1LMR43620MQ3EVM-2MEVAL BOARD FOR LMR43620Q11 Non-Isolated Output-3.3V5 - Immediate$484.04View Details
Published: 2022-03-30