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LM61440-Q1

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Automotive 3-V to 36-V, 4-A, low-noise synchronous step-down converter

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LM61440-Q1

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Rating Automotive Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 150 TI functional safety category Functional Safety-Capable Topology Buck Type Converter Iout (max) (A) 4 Vin (min) (V) 3 Vin (max) (V) 36 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 200 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 2200 Features Enable, Frequency synchronization, Light Load Efficiency, Over Current Protection, Power good, Soft Start Fixed, Spread Spectrum, Synchronous Rectification, Wettable flanks package EMI features Low parasitic Hotrod packaging, Spread Spectrum Control mode current mode Vout (min) (V) 1 Vout (max) (V) 34 Iq (typ) (µA) 8 Duty cycle (max) (%) 98
Rating Automotive Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 150 TI functional safety category Functional Safety-Capable Topology Buck Type Converter Iout (max) (A) 4 Vin (min) (V) 3 Vin (max) (V) 36 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 200 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 2200 Features Enable, Frequency synchronization, Light Load Efficiency, Over Current Protection, Power good, Soft Start Fixed, Spread Spectrum, Synchronous Rectification, Wettable flanks package EMI features Low parasitic Hotrod packaging, Spread Spectrum Control mode current mode Vout (min) (V) 1 Vout (max) (V) 34 Iq (typ) (µA) 8 Duty cycle (max) (%) 98
VQFN-HR (RJR) 14 14 mm² 4 x 3.5
  • AEC-Q100 qualified with the following results:
    • Temperature grade 1: –40°C to 150°C, TJ
  • Functional Safety-Capable
  • Optimized for ultra-low EMI requirements
    • HotRod package minimizes switch node ringing
    • Parallel input path minimizes parasitic inductance
    • Spread spectrum reduces peak emissions
    • Adjustable SW node rise time
  • Designed for automotive applications
    • Supports 42-V automotive load dump
    • ±1% total output regulation accuracy
    • VOUT adjustable from 1 V to 95% of VIN
    • 0.3-V dropout with 3-A load (typical)
  • High efficiency power conversion at all loads
    • 7-µA no load current at 13.5 VIN, 3.3 VOUT
    • 83% PFM efficiency at 1-mA, 13.5 VIN, 5 VOUT
    • External bias option for improved efficiency
  • Suitable for scalable power supplies
    • Pin compatible with:
  • AEC-Q100 qualified with the following results:
    • Temperature grade 1: –40°C to 150°C, TJ
  • Functional Safety-Capable
  • Optimized for ultra-low EMI requirements
    • HotRod package minimizes switch node ringing
    • Parallel input path minimizes parasitic inductance
    • Spread spectrum reduces peak emissions
    • Adjustable SW node rise time
  • Designed for automotive applications
    • Supports 42-V automotive load dump
    • ±1% total output regulation accuracy
    • VOUT adjustable from 1 V to 95% of VIN
    • 0.3-V dropout with 3-A load (typical)
  • High efficiency power conversion at all loads
    • 7-µA no load current at 13.5 VIN, 3.3 VOUT
    • 83% PFM efficiency at 1-mA, 13.5 VIN, 5 VOUT
    • External bias option for improved efficiency
  • Suitable for scalable power supplies
    • Pin compatible with:

The LM61440-Q1 is an automotive-focused, high-performance, DC-DC synchronous step-down converter. With integrated high-side and low-side MOSFETs, up to 4 A of output current is delivered over a wide input range of 3.0 V to 36 V; tolerant of 42 V, easing input surge protection design. The LM61440-Q1 implements soft recovery from dropout eliminating overshoot on the output.

The LM61440-Q1 is specifically designed for minimal EMI. The device incorporates pseudo-random spread spectrum, adjustable SW node rise time, low-EMI VQFN-HR package featuring low switch node ringing, and optimized pinout for ease of use. The switching frequency can be set or synchronized between 200 kHz and 2.2 MHz to avoid noise sensitive frequency bands. In addition the frequency can be selected for improved efficiency at low operating frequency or smaller solution size at high operating frequency.

Auto-mode enables frequency foldback when operating at light loads, allowing an unloaded current consumption of only 7 µA (typical) and high light load efficiency. Seamless transition between PWM and PFM modes, along with very low MOSFET ON resistances and an external bias input, ensures exceptional efficiency across the entire load range.

The LM61440-Q1 is an automotive-focused, high-performance, DC-DC synchronous step-down converter. With integrated high-side and low-side MOSFETs, up to 4 A of output current is delivered over a wide input range of 3.0 V to 36 V; tolerant of 42 V, easing input surge protection design. The LM61440-Q1 implements soft recovery from dropout eliminating overshoot on the output.

The LM61440-Q1 is specifically designed for minimal EMI. The device incorporates pseudo-random spread spectrum, adjustable SW node rise time, low-EMI VQFN-HR package featuring low switch node ringing, and optimized pinout for ease of use. The switching frequency can be set or synchronized between 200 kHz and 2.2 MHz to avoid noise sensitive frequency bands. In addition the frequency can be selected for improved efficiency at low operating frequency or smaller solution size at high operating frequency.

Auto-mode enables frequency foldback when operating at light loads, allowing an unloaded current consumption of only 7 µA (typical) and high light load efficiency. Seamless transition between PWM and PFM modes, along with very low MOSFET ON resistances and an external bias input, ensures exceptional efficiency across the entire load range.
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* Data sheet LM61440-Q1Automotive 3-V to 36-V, 4-A, Low EMI Synchronous Step-Down Converter datasheet (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 22 Jun 2021
Application note How to Migrate Between LM614xx and LM624xx Product Families PDF | HTML 01 Nov 2021
Functional safety information LM614xx-Q1 Functional Safety, FIT Rate, Failure Mode Distribution and Pin FMA (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 15 Sep 2021
EVM User's guide LM61460-Q1 EVM User's Guide (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 30 Jul 2021
Technical article Powering levels of autonomy: a quick guide to DC/DC solutions for SAE autonomy lev 18 Nov 2020
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Technical article Optimizing flip-chip IC thermal performance in automotive designs PDF | HTML 11 Dec 2019

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