BD6046GUL
Technical Note
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●Notes foer use
(1) Absolute maximum ratings
If applied voltage (VDD, VIN), operating temperature range (Topr), or other absolute maximum ratings are exceeded, there
is a risk of damage. Since it is not possible to identify short, open, or other damage modes, if special modes in which
absolute maximum ratings are e xceede d are assumed, consider applying fuses or other physical safety measures.
(2) Recommended operating range
This is the range within which it is possible to obtain roughly the expected characteristics. For electrical characteristics, it
is those that are guaranteed under the conditions for each parameter. Even when these are within the recommended
operating range, voltage and temperature characteristics are indicated.
(3) Reverse connection of power supply connector
There is a risk of damaging the LSI by reverse connection of the power supply connector. For protection from reverse
connection, ta ke measures such as externally p lacing a dio de between the power supp ly and the pow er supply pin of the LSI.
(4) Power supply lines
In the design of the board pattern, make power suppl y and GND line wiring low impedance.
When doing so, although the digital power supply and analog power supply are the same potential, separate the digital
power supply pattern and analog power suppl y pattern to deter digital noise from entering the ana log power supply due to
the common impedance of the wiring patterns. Similarly take pattern design into account for GND lines as well.
Furthermore, for all power supply pins of the LSI, in conjunction with inser ting capacitors bet ween po wer suppl y and GND
pins, when using electrolytic capacitors, determine constants upon adequately confirming that capacitance loss occurring
at low temperatures is not a problem for various characteristics of the capacitors used.
(5) GND voltage
Make the potential of a GND pin such that it will be the lowest potential even if operating belo w that. In addition, confirm
that there are no pins for which the potential becomes less than a GND by actually includi ng transition phenomena.
(6) Shorts between pins and misinstallation
When installing in the set board, pay adequate attention to orientation and placement discrepancies of the LSI. If it is
installed erroneously, there is a risk of LSI damage. There also is a risk of damage if it is shorted by a foreign substance
getting between pins or between a pin and a power supply or GND.
(7) Operation in strong magnetic fields
Be careful when using the LSI in a strong magnetic fie ld, sin ce it may malfunction.
(8) nspection in set board
When inspecting the LSI in the set b oard, since there is a risk of stress to the LSI when capacitors are connected to lo w
impedance LSI pins, be sure to discharge for each process. Moreover , when getting it on and off of a jig in the inspection
process, always connect it after turning off the power supply, perform the inspection, and remove it after turning off the
power supply. Furthermore, as countermeasures against static electricity, use grounding in the assembly process and
take appropriate care in transport and storage.
(9) Input pins
Parasitic elements inevitably are formed on an LSI structure due to potential relationships. Because parasitic elements
operate, they give rise to interference with circuit operation and may be the cause of malfunctions as well as damage.
Accordingly, take care not to apply a lower voltage than GND to an input pin or use the LSI in other ways such that
parasitic elements operate. Moreov er, do not apply a voltage to an input pin when the po wer supply vo ltage is not being
applied to the LSI. Furthermore, when the power supply voltage is being applied, make each input pin a voltage less than
the power supply voltage as well as within the guaranteed values of electrical characteris tics.
(10) Ground wiring pattern
When there is a small s ignal GND and a large curre nt GND, it is recommended that you separate the large current GND
pattern and small signal GND pattern and provide single p oint grounding at the reference point of the set so that voltage
variation due to resistance components of the pattern wiring and large currents do not cause the small signal GND voltage
to change. Take care that the GND wiring pattern of extern ally attached components also does not change.
(11) External ly attached capacitors
When using ceramic capacitors for externally attached capacitors, determine constants upon taking into account a
lowering of the rated capacitance due to DC bias and capacitance change due to factors such as temperature.
(12) Thermal shutdown circuit (TSD)
When the junction temperatur e reaches the def ined value, the thermal shu tdown circuit operates and turns a s witch OFF.
The thermal shutdown circuit, which is aimed at isolating the LSI from thermal runaway as much as possible, is not aimed
at the protection or guarantee of the LSI. Therefore, do not continuously use the LSI with this circuit operating or use the
LSI assuming its operation.
(13) Thermal design
Perform thermal design in which there are adequate margins by taking into account the permissible dissipation (Pd) in
actual states of use.