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TL3843: Question on a Sync Buck Converter with LM5104

Genius 17425 points
Part Number: TL3843

Tool/software:

Hi Experts,

Can you assist this query from customer reporting design for Sync Buck Converter with its specification listed below:

a) VIn = 16V
b) VOut = 4.2V
c) IOut = 3A
d) Fsw = 200KHz


Fig 1: SCH of my Sync Buck Converter

However, I have measured some nodes and discovered some problems listed below:

Q1) Fsw is much less than that of my design Spec requirement


Fig. 2

From Fig. 2

  • The Ringing seem exist at PWM and RT/CT Signal
  • Design freq: 200k, but actual freq: about 85k

Q2: Current Sense Signal also suffers from Ringing


Fig. 3

From Fig. 3,

  • Current Sense Signal also suffers from Ringing

However, VDD for U1 - U4 work normally at 12V.


Finally, the graphs below are PCB Top and PCB Bottom

Fig. 5: PCB Top



Fig. 6: PCB Bottom

How to solve issues Q1 and Q2? Thanks a lot.

Regards,
Archie A.

  • Hi,

    1. I suggest you use CT = 1nF and RT = 9k for 200kHz. Your 390pF is not within recommended.

    2. Current sense ringing should be from your board layout. Please highlight your current sense layout traces to help find how to improve.