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LMZM23600: Question about voltage accuracy

Part Number: LMZM23600

Hello

We are about to use LMZM23600V5SILT in our new product design.
There we have some doubts about our understanding of the voltage accuracy and the regarding values mentioned in the data sheet.

For our manual and incircuit tests we would like to get the real output voltage accuracy min/max values resulting from input voltage, temperature, with/without load, PFM/FPWM mode...

On page 6 under "FEEDBACK" it says "VFB: Initial output voltage accuracy" -1.5% to 1.5%.
- How does feedback/VFB belong to "output voltage" - meaning is this value the real output accuracy ?
- Or is it just the reference voltage accuracy ?  Because it says "VFB"
   But then: we assume e.g. some internal FB resistors in the 5V version - what is their influence on accuracy ?
It also says "open loop":
- Does this mean "at no load" ?
- Or is it again somehow regarding the reference ?  Could you please explain ?
- How is the load regulation accuracy ?   We didn't find a value.

On page 33 fig 77 we see a voltage increase in PFM mode of ~50mV = ~1%.
- But this figure only shows typical values - how about min/max value ?
- So we would assume a total min/max voltage tolerance over load of 5V -1.5% +2.5% ?

The module is said to be a step down converter:
- Page 6 "VFB" says "Vin 4V..36V" - but the 5V version would have to step up ?
- What is the minimum input voltage to deliver mentioned output voltage accuracy (over load, temperature, ...) ?

Help / explanation very much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Torsten

  • Hello

    I will speak with our module team and get back to you as soon as possible.

    Thanks

  • Hello Torsten, 

    The value in the EC table (page 6) refers to the FB voltage accuracy.

    For the fixed output voltage options (internal feedback resistors), this value includes the internal resistor tolerance.

    For the 5V fixed option, the input voltage should be 6V to 36V as you rightly pointed out (e.g. step down converter).

    For the 3.3V option the mentioned 4V to 36V for the specification is applicable. 

    In terms of the bump in regulation in PFM mode, referring to the typical Figure 77:

    You can expect the increase with the same slope over temperature, with the initial value shift up and down within the initial FB accuracy. 

    Regards, 

    Denislav

  • Hi Denislav,

    thank you very much for the fast reply. It solved most of our questions.

    Although, some are left. Hopefully you can help as well...

    Do you have a hint what "initial"  accuracy and "open loop" means regarding the fixed output (On page 6 under "FEEDBACK" ) ?

    Does the accuracy also include the full load range 0..0.5A ?  I'm asking because of the hint "open loop"...

    Best regards

    Torsten

  • Hello Torsten, 

    The measurement is done in open loop so it shows you the initial accuracy. The load regulation plot shows you the deviation with higher loads. There is very shallow slope in the regulation over current, almost flat line once the part is in continuous conduction or FPWM mode. I am again referring to Figure 77. I expect the line to shift up and down within the initial accuracy limit but have very similar flat response/regulation slope over temperature. 

    Regards, 
    Denislav

  • Hello Denislav

    Thanks very much. Your explanation solved our issue.

    Best regards, Torsten