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LM5165

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3V-65V, 150mA Synchronous Buck Converter With Ultra-Low IQ

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Product details

Vin (min) (V) 3 Vin (max) (V) 65 Vout (min) (V) 1.23 Vout (max) (V) 65 Iout (max) (A) 0.15 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.01 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 50 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 600 Features Adjustable current limit, Enable, Light Load Efficiency, Over Current Protection, Power good, Pre-Bias Start-Up, Synchronous Rectification, UVLO adjustable Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 150 Rating Automotive Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode Constant on-time (COT) Duty cycle (max) (%) 100 Type Converter
Vin (min) (V) 3 Vin (max) (V) 65 Vout (min) (V) 1.23 Vout (max) (V) 65 Iout (max) (A) 0.15 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.01 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 50 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 600 Features Adjustable current limit, Enable, Light Load Efficiency, Over Current Protection, Power good, Pre-Bias Start-Up, Synchronous Rectification, UVLO adjustable Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 150 Rating Automotive Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode Constant on-time (COT) Duty cycle (max) (%) 100 Type Converter
VSON (DRC) 10 9 mm² 3 x 3
  • Wide input voltage range of 3 V to 65 V
  • 10.5-µA no-load quiescent current
  • –40°C to 150°C junction temperature range
  • Fixed (3.3 V and 5 V) or adjustable output voltages
  • Meets EN55022 / CISPR 22 EMI standards
  • Integrated 2-Ω PMOS buck switch
    • Supports 100% duty cycle for low dropout
  • Integrated 1-Ω NMOS synchronous rectifier
    • Eliminates external rectifier diode
  • Programmable current limit setpoint (four levels)
  • Selectable PFM or COT mode operation
  • 1.223-V ±1% internal voltage reference
  • 900-µs internal or programmable soft start
  • Active slew rate control for low EMI
  • Diode emulation mode and pulse skipping for ultra-high light-load efficiency performance
  • Monotonic start-up into prebiased output
  • No loop compensation or bootstrap components
  • Precision enable and input UVLO with hysteresis
  • Pin-to-pin compatible with the LM5166
  • Thermal shutdown protection with hysteresis
  • 10-pin, 3-mm × 3-mm VSON package
  • Use TPSM265R1 module for faster time to market
  • Create a custom regulator design using WEBENCH Power Designer
  • Wide input voltage range of 3 V to 65 V
  • 10.5-µA no-load quiescent current
  • –40°C to 150°C junction temperature range
  • Fixed (3.3 V and 5 V) or adjustable output voltages
  • Meets EN55022 / CISPR 22 EMI standards
  • Integrated 2-Ω PMOS buck switch
    • Supports 100% duty cycle for low dropout
  • Integrated 1-Ω NMOS synchronous rectifier
    • Eliminates external rectifier diode
  • Programmable current limit setpoint (four levels)
  • Selectable PFM or COT mode operation
  • 1.223-V ±1% internal voltage reference
  • 900-µs internal or programmable soft start
  • Active slew rate control for low EMI
  • Diode emulation mode and pulse skipping for ultra-high light-load efficiency performance
  • Monotonic start-up into prebiased output
  • No loop compensation or bootstrap components
  • Precision enable and input UVLO with hysteresis
  • Pin-to-pin compatible with the LM5166
  • Thermal shutdown protection with hysteresis
  • 10-pin, 3-mm × 3-mm VSON package
  • Use TPSM265R1 module for faster time to market
  • Create a custom regulator design using WEBENCH Power Designer

The LM5165 device is a compact, easy-to-use, 3-V to 65-V, ultra-low IQ synchronous buck converter with high efficiency over wide input voltage and load current ranges. With integrated high-side and low-side power MOSFETs, up to 150-mA of output current can be delivered at fixed output voltages of 3.3 V or 5 V or at an adjustable output. The converter is designed to simplify implementation while providing options to optimize the performance for the target application. Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) mode is selected for optimal light-load efficiency or Constant On-Time (COT) control for nearly constant operating frequency. Both control schemes do not require loop compensation while providing excellent line and load transient response and short PWM on-time for large step-down conversion ratios.

The high-side P-channel MOSFET can operate at 100% duty cycle for lowest dropout voltage and does not require a bootstrap capacitor for gate drive. Also, the current limit setpoint is adjustable to optimize inductor selection for a particular output current requirement. Selectable and adjustable start-up timing options include minimum delay (no soft start), internally fixed (900 µs), and externally programmable soft start using a capacitor. An open-drain PGOOD indicator can be used for sequencing, fault reporting, and output voltage monitoring. The LM5165 buck converter is available in a 10-pin, 3-mm × 3-mm, thermally- enhanced VSON-10 package with 0.5-mm pin pitch. The LM5165 and LM5165X is also available in the VSSOP-10 package.

The LM5165 device is a compact, easy-to-use, 3-V to 65-V, ultra-low IQ synchronous buck converter with high efficiency over wide input voltage and load current ranges. With integrated high-side and low-side power MOSFETs, up to 150-mA of output current can be delivered at fixed output voltages of 3.3 V or 5 V or at an adjustable output. The converter is designed to simplify implementation while providing options to optimize the performance for the target application. Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) mode is selected for optimal light-load efficiency or Constant On-Time (COT) control for nearly constant operating frequency. Both control schemes do not require loop compensation while providing excellent line and load transient response and short PWM on-time for large step-down conversion ratios.

The high-side P-channel MOSFET can operate at 100% duty cycle for lowest dropout voltage and does not require a bootstrap capacitor for gate drive. Also, the current limit setpoint is adjustable to optimize inductor selection for a particular output current requirement. Selectable and adjustable start-up timing options include minimum delay (no soft start), internally fixed (900 µs), and externally programmable soft start using a capacitor. An open-drain PGOOD indicator can be used for sequencing, fault reporting, and output voltage monitoring. The LM5165 buck converter is available in a 10-pin, 3-mm × 3-mm, thermally- enhanced VSON-10 package with 0.5-mm pin pitch. The LM5165 and LM5165X is also available in the VSSOP-10 package.

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* Data sheet LM5165 3-V to 65-V Input, 150-mA Synchronous Buck Converter With Ultra-Low IQ datasheet (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 16 Dec 2022
Application note Step-Dwn (Buck) Convrtr Pwer Solutions for Programmable Logic Controller Systems (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 26 Jul 2021
Selection guide Buck Converter Quick Reference Guide (Rev. B) 08 Apr 2021
White paper Valuing wide VIN, low EMI synchronous buck circuits for cost-driven, demanding a (Rev. A) 10 Apr 2019
Application brief Powering Drones With a Wide VIN DC-DC Converter (Rev. A) 05 Feb 2019
Technical article Use a low-quiescent-current switcher for high-voltage conversion PDF | HTML 28 Aug 2018
Application note Selecting an Ideal Ripple Generation Network for Your COT Buck Converter (Rev. A) 15 Jun 2017
Analog Design Journal Low-EMI buck powers a multivariable sensor transmitter with BLE connectivity 24 Oct 2016
Technical article Powering smart sensor transmitters in industrial applications PDF | HTML 02 May 2016
Analog Design Journal Low-IQ synchronous buck converter enables intelligent field-sensor applications 26 Apr 2016
Technical article DC/DC converter datasheets - Quiescent current demystified: Part two PDF | HTML 11 Apr 2016
EVM User's guide LM5165EVM-HD-C50X EVM User's Guide 27 Jan 2016
EVM User's guide LM5165EVM-HD-P50A EVM User's Guide 21 Apr 2015
Analog Design Journal Accurately measuring efficiency of ultralow-IQ devices 22 Jan 2014
Application note AN-2162 Simple Success With Conducted EMI From DC-DC Converters (Rev. C) 24 Apr 2013

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LM5165EVM-HD-C50X — LM5165 Low Iq Synchronous Buck Converter High Density COT Evaluation Module

The LM5165EVM-HD-C50X high density evaluation module (EVM) is designed to showcase the performance of the LM5165 high performance, exceptionally small, synchronous buck DC/DC buck converter with ultralow IQ. The module-style design is packaged in a miniature footprint with low component count. It (...)
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LM5165EVM-HD-P50A — LM5165 Low Iq Synchronous Buck Converter High Density PFM Evaluation Module

The LM5165EVM-HD-P50A high density evaluation module (EVM) is designed to showcase the performance of the LM5165 high performance, exceptionally small, synchronous buck DC/DC buck converter with ultralow IQ. The module-style design is packaged in a miniature footprint with low component count. It (...)

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LM5165DESIGN-CALC — LM5165 DC/DC Converter Design Tool

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