SNVSCU3 October 2025 LM5137
PRODMIX
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- 1 Features
- 2 Applications
- 3 Description
- 4 Related Products
- 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
- 6 Specifications
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7 Detailed Description
- 7.1 Overview
- 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
- 7.3
Feature Description
- 7.3.1 Input Voltage Range (VIN)
- 7.3.2 Bias Supply Regulator (VCC, BIAS1/VOUT1, VDDA)
- 7.3.3 Precision Enable (EN1, EN2)
- 7.3.4 Switching Frequency (RT)
- 7.3.5 Pulse Frequency Modulation and Synchronization (PFM/SYNC)
- 7.3.6 Synchronization Out (SYNCOUT)
- 7.3.7 Dual Random Spread Spectrum (DRSS)
- 7.3.8 Configurable Soft Start (RSS)
- 7.3.9 Output Voltage Setpoints (FB1, FB2)
- 7.3.10 Error Amplifier and PWM Comparator (FB1, FB2, COMP1, COMP2)
- 7.3.11 Inductor Current Sense (ISNS1+, BIAS1/VOUT1, ISNS2+, VOUT2)
- 7.3.12 Minimum Controllable On-Time
- 7.3.13 100% Duty Cycle Capability
- 7.3.14 MOSFET Gate Drivers (HO1, HO2, LO1, LO2)
- 7.3.15 Output Configurations (CNFG)
- 7.4 Device Functional Modes
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8 Application and Implementation
- 8.1 Application Information
- 8.2
Typical Applications
- 8.2.1
Design 1 – Dual 5V and 3.3V, 20A Buck Regulator for 12V
Input Applications
- 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
- 8.2.1.2
Detailed Design Procedure
- 8.2.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH? Tools
- 8.2.1.2.2 Custom Design With Excel Quickstart Tool
- 8.2.1.2.3 Inductor Calculations
- 8.2.1.2.4 Shunt Resistors
- 8.2.1.2.5 Ceramic Output Capacitors
- 8.2.1.2.6 Ceramic Input Capacitors
- 8.2.1.2.7 Feedback Resistors
- 8.2.1.2.8 Input Voltage UVLO Resistors
- 8.2.1.2.9 Compensation Components
- 8.2.1.3 Application Curves
- 8.2.2 Design 2 – Two-Phase, Single-Output Synchronous Buck Regulator
- 8.2.3 Design 3 – 12V, 20A, 400kHz, Two-Phase Buck Regulator for 48V Server Applications
- 8.2.1
Design 1 – Dual 5V and 3.3V, 20A Buck Regulator for 12V
Input Applications
- 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
- 8.4 Layout
- 9 Device and Documentation Support
- 10Revision History
- 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
8.2.1 Design 1 – Dual 5V and 3.3V, 20A Buck Regulator for 12V Input Applications
Figure 8-4 shows the schematic diagram of a dual-output synchronous buck regulator with output voltage setpoints of 5V and 3.3V and a rated load current of 20A for each output. In this example, the target half-load and full-load efficiencies are 96% and 94%, respectively, based on a nominal input voltage of 13.5V that ranges from 6.5V to 36V. The switching frequency is set at 440kHz by resistor RRT. The 5V output provides bias power to reduce IC power dissipation and improve efficiency.
Figure 8-4 Application Circuit 1 Using The LM5137 Buck
Controller at 440kHzThis and subsequent circuit examples are provided herein to showcase the LM5137 controller in several different applications. Depending on the source impedance of the input supply, connect an input electrolytic capacitor to make sure of stability, particularly at low input voltage and high power operating conditions. See also Section 8.3.