ZHCSPC5 October 2022 LM51231-Q1
PRODUCTION DATA
The device provides an optional programmable spread spectrum (clock dithering) function that is activated by connecting a capacitor between DITHER and AGND. A triangular waveform centered at 1.0 V is generated across the dither capacitor. This triangular waveform modulates the oscillator frequency by –6% to +5% of the frequency set by the RT resistor. The dither capacitance value sets the rate of the low frequency modulation.
Figure 7-10 Switching Frequency
DitheringFor the dithering circuit to effectively reduce peak EMI, the modulation frequency must be much less than the RT switching frequency. The dither capacitance which is required for a given modulation frequency (fMOD), can be calculated from Equation 9. Setting the fMOD to 9 kHz or 10 kHz is a good starting point.
Connecting DITHER to AGND deactivates clock dithering, and the internal oscillator operates at a fixed frequency set by the RT resistor. Clock dithering is also disabled when an external synchronization pulse is applied.
Figure 7-11 Dynamic Dither On/Off
Example