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LM5045 Issue

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We´d like to use LM5045 as a class-D amplifier to drive a full-bridge load as part of a transmitter for a sonar system devised for small boats. In our design, a 200Khz-sinusoidal signal is directly input to pin COMP to be PWM modulated, with the bit stream driving the H-bridge, whose load is the primary of a step-up transformer. 

The example on LM5045 application note is oriented for DC/DC converters, with a control signal fed back to COMP pin, which is not our case. No external feedback control is employed in the LM5045 in our approach.

ISSUE:

It seems that the ramp generation is heavily affected when pin SLOPE feeds back into pin RAMP. We´ve checked datasheet instructions carefully, but still have no hint on how to cope with this problem. This issue can be observed either from simulation using LM5045 behavioral model or from experimental results with samples.

We´d appreciate receiving a promptly analysis of this question as our schedule is now quite aggressive, and we can´t miss the market opportunity.

 

Looking forward for a soon contact,

Best Regards.

Jader A. De Lima

  • The duty cycle is directly controlled with the input current signal to the COMP pin.
    0mA will give full duty cycle and 1mA will give zero duty cycle.
    This is regardless of the application being a closed loop power supply or a Class D amp.
    Your circuit will need to be able to interface to the LM5045 by this means.

    SLOPE pin is directly connected to RAMP pin only for current mode control.
    The generated ramp is affected by this means because a 0 to 100uA signal is being connected into the ramp.

    If you do not require current mode control, then you should tie the SLOPE pin to ground.
    You adjust the amount of ramp compensation with the resistor from the SLOPE/RAMP pins to the CS pin.