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LMG3526R030: Why wouldn't the ZVD circuit actively indicate when Vds < ZVDth?

Part Number: LMG3526R030

The existing ZVD function confirms zero voltage switching with a pulse after the fact.
I would think it would be more valuable to know when a zero voltage condition exists, so the device could be 'immediately' gated on.  Are device delays the reason it wasn't done this way?

If reverse conduction losses were not a concern (e.g., if a reverse diode is included in parallel), is there a way to get an 'active indication' of zero voltage on the ZVD pin?
By 'active' I mean it goes high and stays high as long as the zero voltage condition exists.

Perhaps there are control caveats with the 'active' approach that I haven't yet considered?
If this is the case, a brief explanation would be beneficial.

  • Hi Jeff,

    The control algorithm with ZVD signal is to adjust the PWM for the next cycle based on whether ZVS is realized in this cycle – A metaphor for that is if you got up at a certain time today but missed the bus, you can adjust to get up earlier tomorrow to catch the bus. This is a different control algorithm comparing with what I believe you are inquiring about. A metaphor for that way is you can receive the signal of bus arriving then you get up and catch it – so the drawback of it is that you need to act fast enough to catch it.

    Best Regards