LM3488 External clock generation @ 550 kHz

HUGUES MARCEAU

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Dear TI community,

From a single DC bus, I want to generate 2 outputs using two boost converters using the LM3488 controller, both at 550 kHz.

- Should I synchronise their switching?
- If so, how should I generate the external clock signal? Obviously, the cheapest solution, the better. Schmidt trigger, 555 oscillator, Pierce oscillator, or ... ?

Thanks, and regards,

Hugues

over 7 years ago

0 JohnTucker over 7 years ago

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0 JohnTucker over 7 years ago in reply to JohnTucker

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I'll do it for you this time...

0 HUGUES MARCEAU over 7 years ago in reply to JohnTucker

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Thanks :-)

0 JohnTucker over 7 years ago in reply to HUGUES MARCEAU

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You are welcome...

0 Ambreesh Tripathi over 7 years ago

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Hi Hugues ,

Is EMI a concern for your application ? Synchronization will be helpful in avoiding beat frequency .Further out of phase clocks would be helpful particularly in reducing MW band harmonics .

You may use 555 based timer circuits as used in TI design PMP11112 http://www.ti.com/tool/PMP11112 .

---Ambreesh

0 HUGUES MARCEAU over 7 years ago in reply to Ambreesh Tripathi

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Hi Ambreesh,

It helps. Thanks you.

Yes. I want to minimize EMI: enough to pass certifications. I sadly haven't understood you: would it be easier to control EMI if I synchronize the two clocks or not? Webench optimized for me two DCDC designs at 550 kHz. Are you saying that it would be preferable to use a 1.1 MHz clock and to have them to switch in phase, separated by 180 degrees using the CD4017B?

Thanks, again!

0 Ambreesh Tripathi over 7 years ago in reply to HUGUES MARCEAU

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Hi Hugues,

For minimizing EMI , you can SYNC two Boost circuits with 550KHz out of phase clock (180 degree) .

The clock can be generated either through 555 timer + counter combination ( 1.1Mhz 555 output can be divided down to 2 using reset signal and out of phase clocks can be generated ), 555 timer + inverter , schmidt trigger or positive feedback opamp + inverter etc

---Ambreesh

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LM3488 External clock generation @ 550 kHz