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TINA/Spice/LMG1205: LMG1205 SPICE Simulation Model (Active Clamp on HB/HS node)

Part Number: LMG1205
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TINA-TI,

Tool/software: TINA-TI or Spice Models

Hello,

I am making a SPICE simulation using the LMG1205 device and noticed voltage in excess of 6.2v when driving a GaN FET.  I am using the high-side switch with a 0.1uF bootstrap capacitor.

While looking into the SPICE model I noticed that the HB node is clamped to 7.2v relative to HS.  Is this normal ?  The datasheet specifies maximum of 5.25V.  Can you please confirm that 5.25v is the maximum HB - HS voltage.  Can I simply change the 7.2V threshold in the SPICE model ?

Here is the line in the SPICE model where I noticed the 7.2V:

E_U1_ABM2         U1_N16504999 0 VALUE { if( V(HB) - V(HS) < 7.2,  
+ 1, 0)   }

Here is the file revision I am using (latest from the Website):

* Released by: WEBENCH Design Center, Texas Instruments Inc.
* Part: LMG1205
* Date: 3/29/2017
* Model Type: Transient
* Simulator: PSPICE
* Simulator Version: 16.2
* EVM Order Number:
* EVM Users Guide:
* Datasheet: SNOSD37 –JANUARY 2017
* Model Version: Final 1.0