LDO or Switcher? …That is the Question Choosing between an LDO or DC/DC Converter Frank De Stasi Texas Instruments.

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LDO or Switcher? …That is the Question Choosing between an LDO or DC/DC Converter Frank De Stasi Texas Instruments

Agenda LDO Basics –Operation –Pros & cons Switcher Basics –Nano module overview –Operation –Pros & cons Example Comparisons

LDO operation Linear Regulator –Most linear regulators are termed “LDO” (Low Drop Out) –Drop-out = Lowest (V IN – V OUT ) while still in regulation Allows regulation of rails that are close together with good efficiency Allows better utilization of discharging battery voltage –Usually requires an input and output capacitor Some only require an input capacitor –Can only produce an output voltage that is less than the input.

LDO operation Linear Closed Loop System –V OUT is sampled by feedback resistors and compared to V REF with the op-amp Op-amp amplifies changes in V OUT and controls the MOSFET to regulate the output –The MOSFET is used as a linear resistor between V IN and V OUT All of the load current flows through the MOSFET Large power loss in regulator when V IN is much greater than V OUT ; and/or the load current is large

LDO operation Large power dissipation at high input-to-output voltage differential –More loss than output power is this example! –No advantage of “low drop-out” –Higher power loss means higher PCB temperature

Real advantage when input & output voltages are close together –Use this fact when you can arrange two rails that are close in voltage LDO operation

LDO pros & cons Pros –Small size Small packages available –Low noise No EMI –Simple to use Easy PCB layout –Can be inexpensive Cons –Low efficiency When V IN >> V OUT –Higher board temperature –Can only reduce input

LMZ20501 SIMPLE SWITCHER ® Nano Module

LMZ21700 SIMPLE SWITCHER ® Nano Module

Step-down converter module Inductive Switching Regulator –Provides high efficiency over large range of input voltage and load current Special modes provide good efficiency at very light load currents Inductor allows storing energy, which improves efficiency –High switching frequency Allows smaller input and output capacitors –The Inductor is integrated into the package Saves PCB space Simplifies component selection

Step-down converter module Inductive Switching Regulator –V OUT is sampled by feedback resistors and compared to VREF with the op-amp Op-amp amplifies changes in V OUT and controls the modulator Modulator controls the MOSFET switches. –Uses MOSFETS as switches to control output power Very small voltage drop across switches Some additional small loss due to charging MOSFET capacitance –High efficiency over wide input voltage ranges MOSFET voltage drop does not depend on input and output voltage; like an LDO

Step-down converter operation

Compare total losses for LDO & switcher: V in = 5V, V out = 1.8V, I out = 1A For example DC/DC converter: –≈ 0.1W For example LDO: –≈ 3.2W

Switcher pros & cons Pros –High efficiency –Easier heat dissipation –Lower PCB temperature –Flexible conversion Can be used as an inverter Cons –More complex layout PCB layout is critical –Switching noise EMI –Can be more expensive

Example 1 V in = 3.3V to 5.5V V out = 1.8V I out = 0.5A Ambient Temperature = 25°C Key Issues in Application –Power dissipation –Size

LMZ21700 Nano Module PCB area ≈ 1700mm 2 Solution size ≈ 100mm 2 Max temperature ~ 32°C LP38693 LDO PCB area ≈ 2600mm 2 Solution size ≈ 100mm 2 Max temperature > 105°C Thermal Camera Image Example 1

Conclusion LMZ21700 is much cooler; can achieve design objectives LP38693 is much hotter; even with more PCB area than LMZ21700 LMZ21700 is Winner

Example 2 V in = 5.5V V out = 1.8V I out = 1A Key Issues in Application –Noise on output –EMI

LMZ20501 Nano Module Meets input and output specs EN and PGOOD +/- 1.5% output accuracy I Q ≈ 80µA at no load TPS72518 LDO Meets input and output specs EN and PGOOD +/- 2% output accuracy I Q ≈ 80µA at no load Output Voltage Ripple Example 2

Conclusion Both solutions achieve the nominal application specifications Both have nearly the same features and key specifications The TPS72518 is specified for 150µV noise –No EMI issues TPS72518 is Winner

Example 3 V in = 5V V out = 3.3V I out = 0.5A Key Issues in Application –Drop-out voltage for V out -0.1V at 0.5A

LMZ21700 Nano Module Meets input and output specs Rated maximum load = 650mA EN and PGOOD Drop-out voltage = 500mA TPS7133 LDO Meets input and output specs Rated maximum load = 500mA EN and PGOOD Drop-out voltage = 500mA Example 3

Conclusion Both solutions achieve the nominal application specifications Both have nearly the same features. The LMZ21700 drop-out is less than half that of the TPS7133 LMZ21700 is Winner

Example 4 V in = 3.3V V out = 1.8V I out = 1A Key Issues in Application –Minimum input voltage

LMZ20501 Nano Module Meets nominal input and output specifications EN and PGOOD +/- 1.5% output accuracy Minimum rated input voltage = 2.7V TPS72518 LDO Meets nominal input and output specifications EN and PGOOD +/- 2% output accuracy Minimum input voltage = 2.01V Example 4

Conclusion Both solutions achieve the nominal application specifications and have the same features The TPS72518 has a drop-out of 210mV at 1A → 1.8V V = 2.01V The LMZ20501 has a minimum input voltage of 2.7V regardless of other conditions. TPS72518 is Winner

Example 5 V in = 3.3V V out = 1.8V I out = 1A Key Issues in Application –Solution size

LMZ20501 Nano Module Meets nominal input and output specifications EN and PGOOD +/- 1.5% output accuracy Solution size = 49 mm 2 TPS7A37 LDO Meets nominal input and output specifications EN +/- 1% output accuracy Solution size = 65 mm 2 Example 5

Conclusion Both solutions achieve the nominal application specifications and have similar features Solution size for LMZ20501: –6.4 mm x 7.6 mm = 49 mm 2 Solution size for TPS7A37: –6.4 mm x 10.2 mm = 65 mm 2 25% Less board space with LMZ20501 LMZ20501 is Winner

Summary Use an LDO when your application requires: –Low output voltage noise –No EMI –Operation at very low input voltages –The input voltage is close to the output voltage Use a Nano-Module™ DC/DC converter when your application requires: –Very high efficiency –Low PCB temperature –Small solution size –Large variations in input voltage

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