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用于 2G/3G/4G 功率放大器的高电流降压直流/直流转换器;
LM3253-C
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用于 2G/3G/4G 功率放大器的高电流降压直流/直流转换器

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LM3253 High-Current Step-Down Converter for 2G/3G/4G RF Power Amplifiers  
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FEATURES  
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High-Efficiency PFM and PWM Modes with  
Internal Synchronous Rectification  
DESCRIPTION  
The LM3253 is a DC-DC converter optimized for  
powering multi-mode 2G/3G/4G RF power amplifiers  
(PAs) from a single Lithium-Ion cell. The LM3253  
steps down an input voltage from 2.7V to 5.5V to a  
dynamically adjustable output voltage of 0.4V to 3.6V.  
The output voltage is set through a VCON analog  
input that adjusts the output voltage to ensure  
efficient operation at all power levels of the RF PA.  
The LM3253 is optimized for USB datacard  
applications.  
Analog Bypass Function with Low Dropout  
Resistance (45 mtyp.)  
Dynamically Adjustable Output Voltage, 0.4V  
to 3.6V (typ.), in PFM and PWM modes  
3A Maximum Load Current in PWM Mode  
2.7MHz (average) PWM Switching Frequency  
Modulated Switching Frequency to Aid Rx  
Band Compliance  
The LM3253 operates in constant frequency Pulse  
Width Modulation (PWM) mode producing a small  
and predictable amount of output voltage ripple. This  
enables best ECTEL power requirements in GMSK  
and EDGE spectral compliance, with the minimal  
amount of filtering and excess headroom. When  
operating in Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM)  
mode, the LM3253 enables the lowest DG09 current  
consumption and therefore maximizes system  
efficiency.  
Operates From a Single Li-ion Cell  
(2.7V to 5.5V)  
ACB Reduces Inductor Requirements and Size  
Minimum Total Solution Size by Using Small  
Footprint and Case Size Inductor and  
Capacitors  
16-bump Thin DSBGA Package  
Current and Thermal Overload Protection  
The LM3253 has a unique Active Current assist and  
analog Bypass (ACB) feature to minimize inductor  
size without any loss of output regulation for the  
entire battery voltage and RF output power range,  
until dropout. ACB provides a parallel current path,  
when needed, to limit the maximum inductor current  
to 1.84A (typ.) while still driving a 3A load. The ACB  
also enables operation with minimal dropout voltage.  
The LM3253 is available in a small 2 mm x 2 mm  
chip-scale 16-bump DSBGA package.  
APPLICATIONS  
USB Datacards  
Cellular Phones  
Hand-Held Radios  
RF PC Cards  
Battery-Powered RF Devices  
When considering the use of the LM3253 in a system  
design, contact the Texas Instruments Sales or Field  
Application engineer for a copy of the "LM3253:  
DC-DC Converter for 3G/4G RF PAs PCB Layout  
Considerations.”  
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Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.  
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PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.  
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas  
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not  
necessarily include testing of all parameters.  
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Typical System Application Diagram  
VBATT  
10 µF  
1.5 µH  
VOUT  
EN  
PVIN VDD  
LM3253  
SW  
BP  
10 µF  
GPO1  
FB  
VCC_PA_2G  
4.7 µF  
MODE  
GPO2  
DAC  
ACB  
VCON  
BGND  
PGND SGND  
VCC_PA_3G  
BB or  
RFIC  
PA  
1.0 µF  
PA(s)  
Connection Diagram  
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
PVIN  
PVIN  
BP  
SW  
PGND  
PGND  
SGND  
PGND  
PGND  
SGND  
SW  
SW  
EN  
ACB  
ACB  
ACB  
ACB  
PVIN  
PVIN  
BP  
SW  
EN  
BGND  
BGND  
MODE  
VCON  
VDD  
VDD  
VCON  
FB  
FB  
MODE  
1
2
3
4
4
3
2
1
Top View  
Bottom View  
Figure 1. 16-Bump 0.4 mm Pitch Thin DSBGA Package  
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Pin Descriptions  
Pin #  
A1  
Name  
Description  
PGND  
Power Ground to the internal NFET switch.  
B1  
C1  
SGND  
VDD  
Signal Analog and Control Ground (Low Current).  
Analog Supply Input.  
D1  
A2  
Switching Node connection to the internal PFET switch and NFET synchronous rectifier. Connect  
to an inductor with a saturation current rating that exceeds the ILIM,PFET,Steady State Current Limit  
specification of the LM3253.  
SW  
B2  
C2  
Enable Input. Set this digital input HIGH for normal operation. For shutdown, set low. Pin has an  
800 kinternal pulldown resistor.  
EN  
D2  
A3  
B3  
VCON  
Voltage Control Analog input. VOUT = 2.5 x VCON.  
PVIN  
Power Supply Voltage Input to the internal PFET switch and ACB.  
Bypass Mode Input. Set the pin HIGH for forced Bypass mode operation. Set the pin LOW for  
automatic Analog Bypass Mode (recommended).  
C3  
D3  
BP  
PWM/PFM Mode Selection Input. Setting the pin HIGH allows for PFM or PWM, depending on  
the load current. Setting the pin LOW forces the part to be in PWM only.  
MODE  
A4  
B4  
C4  
D4  
ACB  
Analog Current Bypass. Connect to the output at the output filter capacitor.  
BGND  
FB  
Active Current assist and analog Bypass Ground (High Current).  
Feedback Analog Input. Connect to the output at the output filter capacitor.  
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This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with  
appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation procedures can cause damage.  
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may be more  
susceptible to damage because very small parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its published specifications.  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS(1)(2)(3)  
VDD, PVIN to SGND  
0.2V to +6.0V  
0.2V to +0.2V  
PGND to SGND  
EN, FB, VCON, BP, MODE  
SW, ACB  
(SGND 0.2V) to (VDD +0.2V)  
(PGND 0.2V) to (PVIN +0.2V  
0.2V to +0.2V  
PVIN to VDD  
Continuous Power Dissipation(4)  
Internally Limited  
Junction Temperature (TJ-MAX  
Storage Temperature Range  
)
+150°C  
65°C to +150°C  
Maximum Lead Temperature  
(Soldering, 10 sec)  
ESD Rating(5)(6)  
+260°C  
2kV  
Human Body Model  
(1) Stresses beyond those listed under absolute maximum ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings  
only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under recommended operating  
conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.  
(2) All voltages are with respect to the potential at the GND pins. The LM3253 is designed for mobile phone applications where turn-on after  
power-up is controlled by the system controller and where requirements for a small package size overrule increased die size for internal  
Under Voltage Lock-Out (UVLO) circuitry. Thus, it should be kept in shutdown by holding the EN pin LOW until the input voltage  
exceeds 2.7V.  
(3) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/Distributors for availability and  
specifications.  
(4) Internal thermal shutdown circuitry protects the device from permanent damage. Thermal shutdown engages at TJ = 150°C (typ.) and  
disengages at TJ = 130°C (typ.).  
(5) The human body model is a 100 pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5 kresistor into each pin. (MIL-STD-883 3015.7) The machine  
model is a 200 pF capacitor discharged directly into each pin.  
(6) Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper ESD  
handling procedures can result in damage.  
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OPERATING RATINGS(1)  
Input Voltage Range  
2.7V to 5.5V  
0A to 3.0A  
Recommended Load Current  
Junction Temperature (TJ) Range  
Ambient Temperature (TA) Range(2)  
30°C to +125°C  
30°C to +90°C  
(1) All voltages are with respect to the potential at the GND pins. The LM3253 is designed for mobile phone applications where turn-on after  
power-up is controlled by the system controller and where requirements for a small package size overrule increased die size for internal  
Under Voltage Lock-Out (UVLO) circuitry. Thus, it should be kept in shutdown by holding the EN pin LOW until the input voltage  
exceeds 2.7V.  
(2) In applications where high-power dissipation and/or poor package thermal resistance is present, the maximum ambient temperature may  
have to be de-rated. Maximum ambient temperature (TA-MAX) is dependent on the maximum operating junction temperature (TJ-MAX-OP  
125°C), the maximum power dissipation of the device in the application (PD-MAX), and the junction-to ambient thermal resistance of the  
=
part/package in the application (θJA), as given by the following equation: TA-MAX = TJ-MAX-OP – (θJA × PD-MAX). At higher power levels duty  
cycle usage is assumed to drop (i.e., max power 12.5% usage is assumed) for 2G mode.  
THERMAL PROPERTIES  
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal  
50°C/W  
Resistance (θJA), YFQ Package(1)  
(1) Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (θJA) is taken from thermal modeling result, performed under the conditions and guidelines set  
forth in the JEDEC standard JESD51-7.  
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS(1)(2)(3)  
Limits in standard typeface are for TA = TJ = 25°C. Limits in boldface type apply over the full operating ambient temperature  
range (30°C TA = TJ +90°C). Unless otherwise noted, all specifications apply to the Typical System Application Diagram  
with: PVIN = VDD = EN = 3.8V, BP = 0V.  
Symbol  
VFB, LOW  
VFB, HIGH  
ISHDN  
Parameter  
Conditions  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Units  
Feedback voltage at low  
setting  
VCON = 0.16V, MODE = LOW(3)  
0.3500  
0.400  
0.450  
V
Feedback voltage at high  
setting  
VCON = 1.4V, VIN = 3.9V,  
MODE = LOW(3)  
EN = SW = VCON = 0V(4)  
No switching(5)  
MODE = HIGH  
3.492  
3.6  
0.02  
260  
3.708  
4
V
Shutdown supply current  
µA  
Iq_PFM  
DC bias current into VDD  
310  
µA  
(5)  
No Switching  
Iq_PWM  
DC bias current into VDD  
975  
2.3  
1100  
2.5  
MODE = LOW  
Positive transient peak current  
limit  
ILIM,PFET, Transient  
VCON = 0.6V(6)  
A
A
ILIM,PFET,Steady  
State  
Positive steady state peak  
current limit  
VCON = 0.6V(6)  
1.78  
1.40  
1.9  
2.09  
2.00  
1.31  
2.97  
Positive active current assist  
peak current limit  
VCON = 0.6V,  
VACB = 2.8V(6)  
ILIM, P_ACB  
ILIM, NFET  
FOSC  
1.70  
1.50  
2.70  
A
NFET Switch negative peak  
current limit  
VCON = 1.0V(6)  
1.69  
A
Average internal oscillator  
frequency  
VCON = 1.0V  
2.43  
1.2  
MHz  
VIH  
Logic HIGH input threshold  
Logic LOW input threshold  
EN pin pulldown current  
Pin input current  
BP, EN, MODE  
BP, EN, MODE  
EN = 3.6V  
V
VIL  
0.5  
10  
1
IEN  
0
5
IIN  
BP, MODE  
1  
1  
µA  
IVCON  
Gain  
VCON pin leakage current  
VCON to VOUT Gain  
VCON = 1.0V  
0.16V VCON 1.44V(6)  
1
2.5  
V/V  
(1) All voltages are with respect to the potential at the GND pins. The LM3253 is designed for mobile phone applications where turn-on after  
power-up is controlled by the system controller and where requirements for a small package size overrule increased die size for internal  
Under Voltage Lock-Out (UVLO) circuitry. Thus, it should be kept in shutdown by holding the EN pin LOW until the input voltage  
exceeds 2.7V.  
(2) Min and Max limits are specified by design, test, or statistical analysis.  
(3) The parameters in the electrical characteristics table are tested under open loop conditions at PVIN = VIN = 3.8V. For performance over  
the input voltage range and closed-loop results, refer to the datasheet curves.  
(4) Shutdown current includes leakage current of PFET.  
(5) Iq specified here is when the part is not switching. For operating input current at no load, refer to datasheet curves.  
(6) Current limit is built-in, fixed, and not adjustable.  
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SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS  
The following spec table entries are specified by design and verifications providing the component values in the Typical  
Application Circuit are used (L = 1.5 µH, DCR = 90 m, TOKO DFE252010C (1269AS-H-1R5N), CIN = 10 µF, 6.3V, 0402,  
Samsung CL05A106MQ5NUN, COUT = 10 µF + 4.7 µF + 3 x 1.0 µF + 3300 pF: 6.3V, 0402, Samsung CL05A106MQ5NUN,  
CL05A475MQNRN; 6.3V, 0201 Samsung CL03A105MQ3CSN; 6.3V, 01005 Murata GRM022R60J332K).  
These parameters are not verified by production testing. Min and Max values are specified over the ambient temperature  
range TA = 30°C to 90°C. Typical values are specified at PVIN = VDD = EN = 3.8V, BP = 0V and TA = 25°C unless  
otherwise stated.  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Conditions  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Units  
Time for SW pin to become  
active upon power-up  
tSETUP  
EN = LOW-to-HIGH  
30  
Turn-on time (time for output  
to reach 90% of final value  
after EN LOW-to-HIGH  
transition)  
µs  
EN = LOW-to-HIGH, VIN = 4.2V,  
VCON = 1.36V, VOUT = 3.4V,  
tON  
50  
20  
IOUT 1 mA  
VIN = 4.2V  
RLOAD = 6.8,  
VCON = 0V to 1.2V  
Time for VOUT to rise from 0V  
to 3V (90% or 2.7V)  
Time for VOUT to fall from  
3.6V to 2.6V (10% or 2.7V)  
VIN = 4.2V, RLOAD = 6.8,  
VCON = 1.44V to 1.04V  
Time for VOUT to rise from  
1.8V to 2.8V (90% or 2.7V)  
VIN = 4.2V, RLOAD = 1.9,  
VCON = 0.72V to 1.12V  
tRESPONSE  
µs  
15  
20  
Time for VOUT to fall from  
2.8V to 1.8V (10% or 1.9V)  
VIN = 4.2V, RLOAD = 1.9,  
VCON = 1.12V to 0.72V  
Time for VOUT to rise from 0V VIN = 4.2V, RLOAD = 1.9,  
to 3.4V (90% or 3.1V)  
VCON = 0V to 1.4V  
Time for VOUT to fall from  
3.4V to 0.4V (10% or 0.7V)  
VIN = 4.2V, RLOAD = 1.9,  
VCON = 1.4V to 0.16V  
Time for VOUT to rise from 0V  
to PVIN after BP LOW-to-  
HIGH transition (90%)  
tBypass  
VCON = 0V, IOUT 1mA  
20  
50  
55  
µs  
Bypass turn-on time. Time for  
VOUT to rise from 0V to PVIN  
after EN LOW-to-HIGH  
tBypass, ON  
EN = VIN= 3.8V, IOUT 1 mA  
transition (90% or 3.24)  
VCON = 1.5V, Max value at  
VIN = 3.1V,  
Inductor ESR 151 mΩ  
Total dropout resistance in  
bypass mode  
Rtot_drop  
45  
5
mΩ  
Pin input capacitance for BP,  
EN, MODE  
CIN  
Test frequency = 100 KHz  
Switcher + ACB  
pF  
Maximum load current in  
PWM mode  
IOUT  
3.0  
3.4  
Maximum output transient  
pullup current limit  
IOUT, PU  
IOUT, PD, PWM  
IOUT, MAX-PFM  
A
Switcher + ACB(1)  
PWM maximum output  
transient pulldown current limit  
3.0  
Maximum output load current VIN = 3.8V, VCON < 1V  
in PFM mode  
85  
mA  
MODE = HIGH(1)  
3  
+3  
%
Linearity in control range of  
VCON = 0.16V to 1.44V  
VIN = 4.2V(1)  
Monotonic in nature  
Linearity(2)  
50  
+50  
mV  
(1) Current limit is built-in, fixed, and not adjustable.  
(2) Linearity limits are ±3% or ±50 mV, whichever is larger.  
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SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS (continued)  
The following spec table entries are specified by design and verifications providing the component values in the Typical  
Application Circuit are used (L = 1.5 µH, DCR = 90 m, TOKO DFE252010C (1269AS-H-1R5N), CIN = 10 µF, 6.3V, 0402,  
Samsung CL05A106MQ5NUN, COUT = 10 µF + 4.7 µF + 3 x 1.0 µF + 3300 pF: 6.3V, 0402, Samsung CL05A106MQ5NUN,  
CL05A475MQNRN; 6.3V, 0201 Samsung CL03A105MQ3CSN; 6.3V, 01005 Murata GRM022R60J332K).  
These parameters are not verified by production testing. Min and Max values are specified over the ambient temperature  
range TA = 30°C to 90°C. Typical values are specified at PVIN = VDD = EN = 3.8V, BP = 0V and TA = 25°C unless  
otherwise stated.  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Conditions  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Units  
VIN = 3.8V, VOUT = 1.8V,  
IOUT = 10 mA  
79  
82  
MODE = HIGH (PFM)  
VIN = 3.8V, VOUT = 0.5V,  
IOUT = 5 mA  
MODE = HIGH (PFM)  
58  
89  
90  
83  
81  
60  
92  
93  
86  
84  
1
VIN = 3.8V, VOUT = 3.5V,  
IOUT = 1900 mA  
MODE = LOW (PWM)  
η
Efficiency  
%
VIN = 3.8V, VOUT = 2.5V,  
IOUT = 250 mA  
MODE = LOW (PWM)  
VIN = 3.8V, VOUT = 1.6V,  
IOUT = 130 mA  
MODE = LOW (PWM)  
VIN = 3.8V, VOUT = 1V,  
IOUT = 400 mA  
MODE = LOW (PWM)  
VIN = 3.4V to 3.6V, VOUT = 0.4V to  
3.6V, ROUT = 1.9(3)  
Ripple voltage at no pulse  
skipping condition  
3
MODE = LOW  
Ripple voltage at pulse  
skipping condition  
VIN = 5.5V to dropout, VOUT = 3.6V,  
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ROUT = 1.9(3)  
VRIPPLE  
mVpp  
mVpk  
VIN = 3.2V, VOUT < 1.125V,  
IOUT =10 mA, MODE = HIGH  
50  
50  
PFM Ripple Voltage  
VIN = 3.2V, VOUT 0.5V,  
IOUT = 5 mA, MODE = LOW  
VIN = 3.6V to 4.2V, TR = TF = 10 µs,  
VOUT = 1V, IOUT = 600 mA  
MODE = LOW  
Line_tr  
Line transient response  
50  
40  
VOUT = 3.0V, TR = TF = 10 µs,  
IOUT = 0A to 1.2A  
MODE = LOW  
Load_tr  
Load transient response  
Maximum duty cycle  
mVpk  
%
Max Duty cycle  
MODE = LOW  
100  
100  
VIN = 3.2V, VOUT = 1V, IOUT = 10 mA  
MODE = HIGH  
160  
55  
PFM_Freq  
Minimum PFM Frequency  
kHz  
VIN = 3.2V, VOUT = 0.5V, IOUT = 5 mA  
MODE = HIGH  
34  
(3) Ripple voltage should be measured at COUT electrode on a well-designed PC board and using the suggested inductor and capacitors.  
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
Efficiency vs. Load Current  
VIN = 3.8V, IOUT = 10mA to 150mA  
Efficiency vs. Load Current  
VIN = 3.8V, IOUT = 150mA to 750mA  
100  
95  
90  
85  
80  
75  
70  
65  
60  
100  
95  
90  
85  
80  
75  
70  
65  
60  
VOUT = 1.0V  
VOUT = 1.5V  
VOUT = 2.0V  
VOUT = 2.5V  
VOUT = 3.0V  
VOUT = 1.6V  
VOUT = 2.0V  
VOUT = 2.5V  
VOUT = 3.0V  
VOUT = 3.5V  
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160  
LOAD CURRENT (mA)  
Figure 2.  
0
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800  
LOAD CURRENT (mA)  
Figure 3.  
Efficiency vs. Load Current  
VIN = 3.8V, IOUT = 100mA to 1A  
Efficiency vs. Load Current  
VIN = 5V, IOUT = 1A to 2.5A  
100  
95  
90  
85  
80  
75  
70  
100  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
VOUT = 1.6V  
VOUT = 2.0V  
VOUT = 2.5V  
VOUT = 3.0V  
VOUT = 3.5V  
VOUT = 2.0V  
VOUT = 2.5V  
VOUT = 3.0V  
VOUT = 3.5V  
0
200  
400  
600  
800  
1000  
900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700  
LOAD CURRENT (mA)  
LOAD CURRENT (mA)  
Figure 4.  
Figure 5.  
Output Voltage vs. Supply Voltage  
VOUT = 3.4V, VIN = 4.3V down to dropout  
3.6  
Output Voltage vs. VCON Voltage  
VIN = 4.2V, RLOAD = 6.8, 0.16V < VCON < 1.4V  
4.0  
3.5  
3.0  
2.5  
2.0  
1.5  
1.0  
3.4  
3.2  
3.0  
2.8  
2.6  
2.4  
DROPOUT  
2.5X GAIN  
0.5  
0.0  
I
= 1.5A  
OUT  
2.5  
3.0  
3.5  
4.0  
4.5  
5.0  
5.5  
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
VCON (V)  
Figure 6.  
Figure 7.  
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Center-Switching Frequency vs. Supply Voltage  
VOUT = 2.5V, IOUT = 700mA, VIN = 3.8V  
3.00  
Quiescent Current (PFM) vs. Supply Voltage  
VOUT = 1V, 2.7V < VIN< 5.5V (No Load)  
290  
2.95  
2.90  
2.85  
2.80  
2.75  
2.70  
2.65  
2.60  
2.55  
2.50  
280  
270  
260  
250  
240  
230  
220  
210  
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0  
2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
Figure 8.  
Figure 9.  
Quiescent Current (PWM) vs. Supply Voltage  
VOUT = 2.5V, 2.7V < VIN< 5.5V (No Load)  
VCON Transient (3G/4G)  
VOUT = 0V to 3V, RLOAD = 6.8, VIN = 3.8V  
12  
10  
8
2V/DIV  
2V/DIV  
VOUT  
VCON  
IOUT  
6
4
2
500 mA/DIV  
0
20 s/DIV  
2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
Figure 10.  
Figure 11.  
VCON Transient (2G)  
VOUT = 1.4V to 3.4V, RLOAD = 1.9, VIN = 4.2V  
Load Transient in PFM Mode  
VOUT = 1V, IOUT = 0mA to 60mA, VIN = 3.6V  
VOUT  
VCON  
2V/DIV  
VOUT  
5 mV/DIV  
2V/DIV  
1A/DIV  
IOUT  
IOUT  
50 mA/DIV  
20 s/DIV  
20 s/DIV  
Figure 13.  
Figure 12.  
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Load Transient in PWM Mode  
VIN = 3.8V, VOUT = 2.5V, IOUT = 0mA to 300mA  
Load Transient in PWM Mode  
VIN = 3.8V, VOUT = 3V, IOUT = 0mA to 700mA  
20 mV/  
DIV  
50 mV/  
DIV  
VOUT  
VOUT  
500 mA/  
DIV  
200 mA/  
DIV  
IOUT  
IOUT  
100 ms/DIV  
100 ms/DIV  
Figure 14.  
Figure 15.  
Load Transient in PWM Mode  
VIN = 4.2V, VOUT = 3V, IOUT = 0mA to 1.2A  
Line Transient  
VIN = 3.6V to 4.2V, VOUT = 2.5V, RLOAD = 6.8Ω  
100 mV/  
DIV  
VOUT  
VOUT  
VIN  
50 mV/DIV  
1V/DIV  
500 mA/  
DIV  
IOUT  
100 s/DIV  
100 ms/DIV  
Figure 16.  
Figure 17.  
Line Transient  
VIN = 3.6V to 4.2V, VOUT = 1V, RLOAD = 6.8Ω  
Startup in PFM Mode  
VIN = 3.8V, VOUT = 1V, No Load, EN = LOW to HIGH  
2V/DIV  
50 mV/DIV  
VOUT  
VSW  
1V/DIV  
2V/DIV  
VOUT  
EN  
VIN  
1V/DIV  
100 s/DIV  
20 s/DIV  
Figure 18.  
Figure 19.  
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Startup in PWM Mode  
VIN = 4.2V, VOUT = 3.4V, No Load, EN = LOW to HIGH  
Timed-Current Limit  
VIN = 4.2V, VOUT = 2.5V, RLOAD = 6.8to VOUT Shorted  
VOUT  
2V/DIV  
2V/DIV  
VSW  
2V/DIV  
2V/DIV  
1A/DIV  
VSW  
VOUT  
2V/DIV  
Inductor  
Current  
EN  
20 s/DIV  
40 s/DIV  
Figure 20.  
Figure 21.  
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OPERATION DESCRIPTION  
Device Information  
The LM3253 is a high-efficiency step-down DC-DC converter optimized to power the RF power amplifier (PA) in  
cell phones, portable communication devices, or battery-powered RF devices with a single Li-Ion battery. It  
operates in fixed-frequency PWM mode for 2G transmissions (with MODE = LOW), automatic mode transition  
between PFM and PWM mode for 3G/4G RF PA operation (with MODE = HIGH), forced bypass mode (with BP  
= HIGH) or in shutdown mode (with EN = LOW).  
The fixed-frequency Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) mode provides high efficiency and very low output voltage  
ripple. In Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) mode, the converter operates with reduced switching frequencies  
and lower supply current to maintain high efficiencies. The forced bypass mode allows the user to drive the  
output directly from the input supply through a bypass FET. The shutdown mode turns the LM3253 off and  
reduces current consumption to 0.02 µA (typ.).  
In PWM and PFM modes of operation, the output voltage of the LM3253 can be dynamically programmed from  
0.4V to 3.6V (typ.) by adjusting the voltage on VCON. Current overload protection and thermal overload  
protection are also provided.  
The LM3253 was engineered with Active Current assist and analog Bypass (ACB). This unique feature allows  
the converter to support maximum load currents of 3A (min.) while keeping a small footprint inductor and meeting  
all of the transient behaviors required for operation of a multi-mode RF Power Amplifier. The ACB circuit provides  
an additional current path when the load current exceeds 1.9A (typ.) or as the switcher approaches dropout.  
Similarly, the ACB circuit allows the converter to respond with faster VCON output voltage transition times by  
providing extra output current on rising and falling output edges. The ACB circuit also performs the function of  
analog bypass. Depending upon the input voltage, output voltage and load current, the ACB circuit automatically  
and seamlessly transitions the converter into analog bypass while maintaining output voltage regulation and low  
output voltage ripple. Full bypass (100% duty cycle operation) will occur if the total dropout resistance in bypass  
mode (Rtot_drop = 45 m) is insufficient to regulate the output voltage.  
The LM3253 16-bump DSBGA package is the best solution for space-constrained applications such as cell  
phones and other hand-held devices. The high switching frequency, 2.7 MHz (typ.) in PWM mode, reduces the  
size of input capacitors, output capacitors and of the inductor. Use of a DSBGA package is best suited for  
opaque case applications and requires special design considerations for implementation. (Refer to DSBGA  
Package Assembly And Use section below). As the LM3253 does not implement UVLO, the system controller  
should set EN = LOW and set BP = HIGH during power-up and UVLO conditions. (Refer to Shutdown Mode  
below).  
PWM Operation  
When the LM3253 operates in PWM mode, the switching frequency is constant, and the switcher regulates the  
output voltage by changing the energy-per-cycle to support the load required. During the first portion of each  
switching cycle, the control block in the LM3253 turns on the internal PFET switch. This allows current to flow  
from the input through the inductor and to the output filter capacitor and load. The inductor limits the current to a  
ramp with a slope of (VIN – VOUT)/L, by storing energy in its magnetic field.  
During the second portion of each cycle, the control block turns the PFET switch off, blocking current flow from  
the input, and then turns the NFET synchronous rectifier on. The inductor draws current from ground through the  
NFET and to the output filter capacitor and load, which ramps the inductor current down with a slope of –VOUT/L.  
The output filter capacitor stores charge when the inductor current is greater than the load current and releases it  
when the inductor current is less than the load current, smoothing the voltage across the load.  
At the next rising edge of the clock, the cycle repeats. An increase of load pulls the output voltage down,  
increasing the error signal. As the error signal increases, the peak inductor current becomes higher, thus  
increasing the average inductor current. The output voltage is therefore regulated by modulating the PFET switch  
on-time to control the average current sent to the load. The circuit generates a duty-cycle modulated rectangular  
signal that is averaged using a low pass filter formed by the inductor and output capacitor. The output voltage is  
equal to the average of the duty-cycle modulated rectangular signal.  
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PFM Mode  
With MODE = HIGH, the LM3253 automatically transitions to from PWM into PFM operation if the average  
inductor current is less than 75 mA (typ.) and VIN VOUT > 0.6V. The switcher regulates the fixed output voltage  
by transferring a fixed amount of energy during each cycle and modulating the frequency to control the total  
power delivered to the output. The converter switches only as needed to support the demand of the load current,  
therefore maximizing efficiency. If the load current should increase during PFM mode to more than 95 mA (typ.),  
the part will automatically transition into constant frequency PWM mode. A 20 mA (typ.) hysteresis window exists  
between PFM and PWM transitions.  
After a transient event, the part temporarily operates in 2.7 MHz (typ.) fixed-frequency PWM mode to quickly  
charge or discharge the output. This is true for start-up conditions or if MODE pin is toggled LOW-to-HIGH. Once  
the output reaches its target output voltage, and the load is less than 75 mA (typ.), then the part will seamlessly  
transition into PFM mode (assuming it is not in forced bypass or auto bypass condition).  
Active Current Assist and Analog Bypass (ACB)  
The 3GPP time mask requirement for 2G requires high current to be sourced by the LM3253. These high  
currents are required for a small time during transients or under a heavy load. Over-rating the switching inductor  
for these higher currents would increase the solution size and will not be an optimum solution. So to allow an  
optimal inductor size for such a load, an alternate current path is provided from the input supply through the ACB  
pin. Once the switcher current limit ILIM,PFET,SteadyState is reached, the ACB circuit starts providing the additional  
current required to support the load. The ACB circuit also minimizes the dropout voltage by having the analog  
bypass FET in parallel with VOUT. The LM3253 can provide up to 3A (min.) of current in bypass mode with a 4A  
(max.) peak current limit.  
Bypass Operation  
The Bypass Circuit provides an analog bypass function with very low dropout resistance (Rtot_drop = 45 mtyp).  
When BP = LOW the part will be in automatic bypass mode which will automatically determine the amount of  
bypass needed to maintain voltage regulation. When the input supply voltage to the LM3253 is lowered to a level  
where the commanded duty cycle is higher than what the converter is capable of providing, the part will go into  
pulse-skipping mode. The switching frequency will be reduced to maintain a low and well-behaved output voltage  
ripple. The analog bypass circuit will allow the converter to stay in regulation until full bypass is reached (100%  
duty cycle operation). The converter comes out of full bypass and back into analog bypass regulation mode with  
a similar reverse process.  
To override the automatic bypass mode, either set VCON > (VIN)/(2.5) (but less than VIN) or set BP = HIGH for  
forced bypass function. Forced bypass function is valid for 2.7V < VIN < 5.5V.  
Shutdown Mode  
To shut down the LM3253, pull the EN pin LOW (<0.5V). In shutdown mode, the current consumption is 0.02 µA  
(typ.) and the PFET switch, NFET synchronous rectifier, reference voltage source, control and bias circuit are  
turned OFF. To enable the LM3253 pull EN HIGH (>1.2V), and the mode of operation will be dependent on the  
voltage applied to the MODE pin.  
Since the LM3253 does not feature a UVLO (Under Voltage Lock-Out) circuit, the EN pin should be set LOW to  
turn off the LM3253 during power-up and during UVLO conditions. For cell-phone applications, the system  
controller determines the power supply sequence; thus, it is up to the system controller to ensure proper  
sequencing by using all of the available pins and functions properly.  
Mode Pin  
The MODE pin changes the state of the converter to one of the two allowed modes of operation. Setting the  
MODE pin HIGH (>1.2V) sets the device for automatic transition between PFM/PWM mode operation. In this  
mode, the converter operates in PFM mode to maintain the output voltage regulation at very light loads and  
transitions into PWM mode at loads exceeding 95 mA (typ.). The PWM switching frequency is 2.7 MHz (typ.).  
Setting the MODE pin LOW (<0.5V) sets the device for PWM mode operation. The switching operation is in  
PWM mode only, and the switching frequency is also 2.7 MHz (typ.).  
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Dynamic Adjustment of Output Voltage  
The output voltage of the LM3253 can be dynamically adjusted by changing the voltage on the VCON pin. In RF  
PA applications, peak power is required when the handset is far away from the base station. To maximize the  
power savings, the LM3253 output should be set just high enough to achieve the desired PA linearity. Hence,  
during low-power requirements, reduction of supply voltage to the PA can reduce power consumption from the  
PA, making the operation more efficient and promote longer battery life. Please refer to the Setting the Output  
Voltage section for further details.  
Mode Selection  
Table 1 shows the LM3253 parameters for the given modes (PWM or PFM/PWM).  
Table 1. Parameters under Different Modes  
Parameter/Mode  
MODE pin  
PWM  
LOW  
LOW  
PFM/PWM  
HIGH  
BP pin  
LOW  
Frequency at loads =  
75 mA (typ.)  
2.7 MHz (typ.)  
Variable  
Frequency at loads =  
95 mA (typ.)  
2.7 MHz (typ.)  
2.5 x VCON  
3 A (min.)  
2.7 MHz (typ.)  
2.5 x VCON  
VOUT  
75 mA (min in PFM) or 3.0A (min. in  
PWM)  
Max Load Steady State  
Internal Synchronous Rectification  
The LM3253 uses an internal NFET as a synchronous rectifier to reduce rectifier forward voltage drop, thus  
increasing efficiency. The reduced forward voltage drop in the internal NFET synchronous rectifier significantly  
improves efficiency for low output voltage operation. The NFET is designed to conduct through its intrinsic body  
diode during the transient intervals, eliminating the need of an external diode.  
Current Limit  
The LM3253 current limit feature protects the converter during current overload conditions. Both SW and ACB  
pins have positive and negative current limits. The positive and negative current limits bound the SW and ACB  
currents in both directions. The SW pin has two positive current limits. The ILIM,PFET,SteadyState current limit triggers  
the ACB circuit. Once the peak inductor current exceeds ILIM,PFET,SteadyState, the ACB circuit starts assisting the  
switcher and provides just enough current to keep the inductor current from exceeding ILIM,PFET,SteadyState allowing  
the switcher to operate at maximum efficiency. Transiently a second current limit ILIM,PFET,Transient of 2.3A (typ. or  
2.5 max.) limits the maximum peak inductor current possible. The output voltage will fall out of regulation only  
after both SW and ACB output pin currents reach their respective current limits of ILIM,PFET,Transient and ILIM,P-ACB  
.
Timed Current Limit  
If the load or output short circuit pulls the output voltage to 0.3V or lower, the LM3253 switches to a timed current  
limit mode. In this mode the internal PFET switch is turned OFF after the current limit comparator trips, for 2~6  
µsecs, to force the instantaneous inductor current to ramp down.  
Thermal Overload Protection  
The LM3253 IC has a thermal overload protection that protects itself from short-term misuse and overload  
conditions. If the junction temperature exceeds 150°C, the LM3253 shuts down. Normal operation resumes after  
the temperature drops below 130°C. Prolonged operation in thermal overload condition may damage the device  
and is therefore not recommended.  
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Setting the Output Voltage  
DAC Control  
An analog voltage to the VCON pin can dynamically program the output voltage from 0.4V (typ.) to 3.6V (typ.) in  
both PFM and PWM modes of operation, without the need for external resistors. The output voltage is governed  
by Table 2.  
Table 2. Output Voltage Selection  
VCON (V)  
VOUT (V)  
VCON = 0.16V to 1.44V  
2.5 x VCON  
VIN  
10 µF  
PVIN  
VDD  
1.5 µH  
SW  
FB  
VOUT  
EN  
GPIO  
GPIO  
LM3253  
10 µF  
4.7 µF  
MODE  
BP  
ACB  
VCON  
DAC  
SGND PGND  
BGND  
PDM Output  
Figure 22. Dynamic Adjustment of Output Voltage with DAC or PDM  
PDM-Based VCON Signal  
Figure 22 shows the application circuit that enables the LM3253 to dynamically adjust the output voltage using a  
GPIO pin from the system controller. Figure 23 shows the waveforms when adjusted dynamically. The PDM  
signal of the GPIO is filtered using a low-pass filter and fed to the VCON pin. As the bitstream of the PDM signal  
changes, the voltage on the VCON pin changes. Thus, the duty ratio on the GPIO pin can be used to  
dynamically adjust the output voltage. The double low-pass filter reduces the ripple at VCON to avoid any  
excessive VCON-induced ripple at the output voltage.  
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EN  
VCON  
VCON = 0.4V  
3.4V  
8 30ms  
8 30ms  
3.4V  
3.4V  
V
1V  
OUT  
0V  
7 20ms  
1.7A  
7 20ms  
7 20ms  
I
LOAD  
< 200 mA  
7 20ms  
0A  
Figure 23. Dynamic Adjustment of Output Voltage with GPIO  
VCON Pin  
Figure 24 shows the equivalent CRC circuit for the VCON pin. This circuit is internal to the part and should be  
taken into consideration when driving this pin.  
R1 = 100 kW  
C2 = 9 pF  
C1 = 1.7 pF  
Figure 24. VCON Pin Equivalent CRC Circuit  
Inductor Selection  
A 1.5 µH inductor is needed for optimum performance and functionality of the LM3253. In the case of 2G  
transmission current bursts, the effective overall RMS current requirements are reduced. Therefore, please  
consult with the inductor manufacturers to determine if some of their smaller components will meet your  
application needs even though the classical inductor specification does not appear to meet the LM3253 RMS  
current specifications.  
The LM3253 automatically manages the inductor peak and RMS (or steady current peak) current through the SW  
pin. The SW pin has two positive current limits. The first is the 1.90A typical (or 2.09A max.) over-limit current  
protection. It sets the upper steady-state inductor peak current (as detailed in the Electrical Characteristics Table  
- ILIM,PFET,SteadyState). It is the dominant factor limiting the inductor's ISAT requirement. The second is a over-limit  
current protection. It limits the maximum peak inductor current during large signal transients (i.e., < 20 µs) to  
2.3A typical (or 2.5A maximum). A minimum inductance of 0.3 µH should be maintained at the second current  
limit.  
The ACB circuit automatically adjusts its output current to keep the steady-state inductor current below the  
steady-state peak current limit. Thus, the inductor RMS current will effectively always be less than the  
ILIM,PFET,SteadyState during the transmit burst. In addition, as in the case with 2G where the output current comes in  
bursts, the effective overall RMS current would be much lower.  
For good efficiency, the inductor’s resistance should be less than 0.2; low DCR inductors (<0.2) are  
recommended. Table 3 suggests some inductors and suppliers.  
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Table 3. Suggested Inductors and Their Suppliers  
Model  
DFE252010C (1269AS-H-1R5N)  
TFM252010A-1R5M  
Vendor  
TOKO  
TDK  
Size  
ISAT - 30%  
2.7A  
DCR  
90 mΩ  
80 mΩ  
140 mΩ  
2.5 mm x 2.0 mm x 1.0 mm  
2.5 mm x 2.0 mm x 1.0 mm  
2.0 mm x 1.6 mm x 1.0 mm  
2.9A  
TFM201610-1R5M  
TDK  
2.2A  
Capacitor Selection  
The LM3253 is designed to use ceramic capacitors for its input and output filters. Use a 10 µF capacitor for the  
input and approximately 10 µF actual total output capacitance. Capacitor types such as X5R, X7R are  
recommended for both filters. These provide an optimal balance between small size, cost, reliability and  
performance for cell phones and similar applications. Table 4 lists suggested part numbers and suppliers. DC  
bias characteristics of the capacitors must be considered while selecting the voltage rating and case size of the  
capacitor. Smaller case sizes for the output capacitor mitigate piezo-electric vibrations of the capacitor when the  
output voltage is stepped up and down at fast rates. However, they have a bigger percentage drop in value with  
DC bias. For even smaller total solution size, 0402 case size capacitors are recommended for filtering. Use of  
multiple 2.2 µF or 1 µF capacitors can also be considered. For RF Power Amplifier applications, split the output  
capacitor between DC-DC converter and RF Power Amplifiers: 10 µF (COUT1) + 4.7 µF (COUT2) + 3 x 1 µF (COUT3  
)
is recommended. The optimum capacitance split is application dependent, and for stability the actual total  
capacitance (taking into account effects of capacitor DC bias, temperature de-rating, aging and other capacitor  
tolerances) should target 10 µF with 2.5V DC bias (measured at 0.5 VRMS). Place all the output capacitors very  
close to the respective device. A high-frequency capacitor (3300 pF) is highly recommended to be placed next to  
COUT1  
.
Table 4. Suggested Capacitors and Their Suppliers  
Capacitance  
10 µF  
Model  
Size (Wx L) (mm)  
1.6 x 0.8  
Vendor  
Murata  
GRM185R60J106M  
CL05A106MQ5NUN  
CL05A475MQ5NRN  
CL03A105MQ3CSN  
GRM022R60J332K  
10 µF  
1.0 x 0.5  
Samsung  
Samsung  
Samsung  
Murata  
4.7 µF  
1.0 x 0.5  
1.0 µF  
0.6 x 0.3  
3300 pF  
0.4 x 0.2  
EN Input Control  
Use the system controller to drive the EN HIGH or LOW with a comparator, Schmitt trigger or logic gate. Set EN  
= HIGH (>1.2V) for normal operation and LOW (<0.5V) for shutdown mode to reduce current consumption to  
0.02 µA (typ.) current.  
Startup  
The waveform Figure 25 in shows the startup condition. First, VIN should take on a value between 2.7V and 5.5V.  
Next, EN should go HIGH (>1.2V). Finally, VCON should be set to a value that corresponds to the required  
output voltage (VOUT = VCON x 2.5). VOUT will reach its steady-state value in less than 50 µs. To optimize the  
startup time and behavior of the output voltage, the LM3253 will always start up in PWM mode (even when  
MODE = HIGH and output load current 75mA), then seamlessly transition into PFM mode.  
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VIN  
EN  
VCON  
BP  
8 30 µs  
VOUT  
720µs  
Figure 25. Startup Sequence and Conditions  
DSBGA Package Assembly And Use  
Use of the DSBGA package requires specialized board layout, precision mounting and careful re-flow  
techniques, as detailed in Texas Instruments Application Note AN-1112 (SNVA009). Refer to the section Surface  
Mount Assembly Considerations. For best results in assembly, local alignment fiducials on the PC board should  
be used to facilitate placement of the device.  
The pad style used with DSBGA package must be the NSMD (non-solder mask defined) type. This means that  
the solder-mask opening is larger than the pad size. This prevents a lip that would otherwise form if the solder-  
mask and pad overlap, which would hold the device off the surface of the board and interfere with mounting. See  
Application Note AN-1112 (SNVA009) for specific instructions how to do this.  
The 16-bump package used for LM3253 has 265 micron solder balls and requires 0.225 mml pads for mounting  
the circuit board. The trace to each pad should enter the pad with a 90°entry angle to prevent debris from being  
caught in deep corners. Initially, the trace to each pad should be 5.6 mil wide, for a section approximately 5 mil  
long, as a thermal relief. Then each trace should neck up or down to its optimal width. An important criterion is  
symmetry to insure the solder bumps on the LM3253 re-flow evenly and that the device solders level to the  
board. In particular, special attention must be paid to the pads for bumps A1, A3, B1, and B3 since PGND and  
PVIN are typically connected to large copper planes, inadequate thermal reliefs can result in inadequate re-flow  
of these bumps.  
The DSBGA package is optimized for the smallest possible size in applications with red-opaque or infrared-  
opaque cases. Because the DSBGA package lacks the plastic encapsulation characteristic of larger devices, it is  
vulnerable to light. Backside metallization and/or epoxy coating, along with front-side shading by the printed  
circuit board, reduce this sensitivity. However, the package has exposed die edges that are sensitive to light in  
the red and infrared range shining on the package’s exposed die edges.  
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Board Layout Considerations  
PC board layout is an important part of DC-DC converter design. Please contact TI for detailed PCB layout  
guidelines. Poor board layout can disrupt the performance of a DC-DC converter and surrounding circuitry by  
contributing to EMI, ground bounce, and resistive voltage loss in the traces. These can send erroneous signals to  
the DC-DC converter IC, resulting in poor regulation or instability. Poor layout can also result in re-flow problems  
leading to poor solder joints between the DSBGA package and the board pads, which can result in erratic or  
degraded performance. Good layout for the LM3253 can be implemented by following a few simple design rules.  
1. Place the LM3253 on pads with a pad size of 0.225 mm and a solder mask opening of 0.325 mm. As a  
thermal relief, connect to each pad to a trace that has maximally the same width as the solder mask opening  
and incrementally increase each trace to its optimal width. Each board trace connecting to the solder mask  
opening should be exactly the same width. This important criterion of symmetry is to insure that the solder  
bumps on the LM3253 re-flow evenly (see AN-1112: Surface Mount Assembly Considerations) (SNVA009).  
2. Place the LM3253, inductor and filter capacitors close together and make the trace short. The traces  
between these components carry relatively high switching currents and act as antennas. Following this rule  
reduces radiated noise. Place the capacitors and inductor within 0.3 mm of the LM3253.  
3. Arrange the components so that the switching current loops curl in the same direction. During the first half of  
each cycle, current flows from the input filter capacitor through the LM3253 and inductor to the output filter  
capacitor and back through ground, forming a current loop. In the second half of each cycle, current is pulled  
up from ground through the LM3253 by the inductor, to the output filter capacitor and then back through  
ground, forming a second current loop. Routing these loops so the current curls in the same direction  
prevents magnetic field reversal between the two half-cycles and reduces radiated noise.  
4. Connect the ground pins of the LM3253 and filter capacitors together at a single-star connection using  
generous component-side copper fill as a pseudo-ground plane. Then connect this to the ground-plane (if  
one is used) with multiple vias in parallel. This reduces ground-plane noise by preventing the switching  
currents from circulating through the ground plane. It also reduces ground bounce at the LM3253 by giving it  
a low-impedance ground connection.  
5. Use wide traces between the power components and for power connections to the DC-DC converter circuit.  
This reduces voltage errors caused by resistive losses across the traces.  
6. Route noise sensitive traces, such as the voltage feedback path, away from noisy traces between the power  
components (such as SW trace to the inductor). The voltage feedback trace must remain close to the  
LM3253 circuit and should be routed directly from FB to VOUT at the output capacitor and should be routed  
opposite to noise components. This reduces EMI radiated onto the DC-DC converter’s own voltage feedback  
trace.  
7. Split up output capacitors between LM3253 output and PA(s). Suggestion is to place one-half of output  
capacitance as close as possible to LM3253 output and the rest as close as possible to PA(s).  
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MSL Peak Temp  
Op Temp (°C)  
Device Marking  
Samples  
Drawing  
Qty  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(4/5)  
(6)  
LM3253TME/NOPB  
LM3253TMX/NOPB  
ACTIVE  
ACTIVE  
DSBGA  
DSBGA  
YFQ  
YFQ  
16  
16  
250  
RoHS & Green  
SNAGCU  
Level-1-260C-UNLIM  
Level-1-260C-UNLIM  
-30 to 90  
-30 to 90  
S60  
S60  
3000 RoHS & Green  
SNAGCU  
(1) The marketing status values are defined as follows:  
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REEL DIMENSIONS  
TAPE DIMENSIONS  
K0  
P1  
W
B0  
Reel  
Diameter  
Cavity  
A0  
A0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component width  
B0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component length  
K0 Dimension designed to accommodate the component thickness  
Overall width of the carrier tape  
W
P1 Pitch between successive cavity centers  
Reel Width (W1)  
QUADRANT ASSIGNMENTS FOR PIN 1 ORIENTATION IN TAPE  
Sprocket Holes  
Q1 Q2  
Q3 Q4  
Q1 Q2  
Q3 Q4  
User Direction of Feed  
Pocket Quadrants  
*All dimensions are nominal  
Device  
Package Package Pins  
Type Drawing  
SPQ  
Reel  
Reel  
A0  
B0  
K0  
P1  
W
Pin1  
Diameter Width (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Quadrant  
(mm) W1 (mm)  
LM3253TME/NOPB  
LM3253TMX/NOPB  
DSBGA  
DSBGA  
YFQ  
YFQ  
16  
16  
250  
178.0  
178.0  
8.4  
8.4  
2.08  
2.08  
2.08  
2.08  
0.76  
0.76  
4.0  
4.0  
8.0  
8.0  
Q1  
Q1  
3000  
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TAPE AND REEL BOX DIMENSIONS  
Width (mm)  
H
W
L
*All dimensions are nominal  
Device  
Package Type Package Drawing Pins  
SPQ  
Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)  
LM3253TME/NOPB  
LM3253TMX/NOPB  
DSBGA  
DSBGA  
YFQ  
YFQ  
16  
16  
250  
208.0  
208.0  
191.0  
191.0  
35.0  
35.0  
3000  
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MECHANICAL DATA  
YFQ0016x
D
0.600±0.075  
E
TMD16XXX (Rev A)  
D: Max = 2.049 mm, Min =1.989 mm  
E: Max = 2.049 mm, Min =1.989 mm  
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12/12  
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