LXDC32D series
Micro DCDC converter
10 Feb. 2016
PFM mode at light load PWM mode at heavy load
Nominal output voltage
7.Detailed Description
PFM/PWM Mode
If the load current decreases, the converter will enter PFM mode automatically. In PFM mode, the device operates
in discontinuous current mode with a sporadic switching pulse to keep high efficiency at light load.
The device uses constant on-time control in PFM operation, which produces a low ripple voltage and accurate
output voltage compared with other PFM architectures. Because of the architecture, DC output voltage can be
kept within +/-2% range of the nominal voltage and the output ripple voltage in PFM mode can be reduced by just
increasing the output capacitor.
The transition between PFM and PWM is also seamless and smooth.
The transition current between PFM and PWM is dependent on Vin, Vout and other factors, but the approximate
threshold is about 100-200mA.
UVLO (Under Voltage Lock Out)
The input voltage (Vin) must reach or exceed the UVLO voltage (1.4Vtyp) before the device begins the start up
sequence even when the EN pin is kept high. The UVLO function protects against unstable operation at low Vin
levels .
Soft Start
The device has an internal soft-start function that limits the inrush current during start-up. The soft-start system
progressively increases the switching on-time from a minimum pulse-width to that of normal operation. Because
of this function, the output voltage increases gradually from zero to nominal voltage at start-up event. The nominal
soft-start time is 0.9msec. If you prefer a faster soft-start time, please contact a Murata representative.
Enable
The device starts operation when EN is set high and starts up with soft start. For proper operation, the EN pin
must be terminated to logic high and must not be left floating. If the pin is left open, the device may operate at light
load but will not work at heavy load.
Pulling the EN pin to logic low forces the device into shutdown. The device does not have a discharge function
when it turns off. If you prefer a discharge function, please contact a Murata representative.
100% Duty Cycle Operation
The device can operate in 100% duty cycle mode, in which the high-side switch is constantly turned ON, thereby
providing a low input-to-output voltage difference.
When Vin and Vout become close and the duty cycle approaches 100%, the switching pulse will skip the
nominal switching period and the output voltage ripple may be larger than other conditions. It should be noted that
this condition does not mean a failure of the device.
Over Current Protection
When the output current reaches the OCP threshold, the device narrows the switching duty and decreases the
output voltage. If the OCP event is removed within the mask time (20usec typ), the output voltage recovers to the
nominal value automatically. If the OCP event continues over the mask time, the device will shutdown.
After it is shut down, it can be restarted by toggling the Vin or EN voltage.