SNVS397F September 2005 – December 2025 LM5005
PRODUCTION DATA
The soft-start feature prevents inrush current impacting the LM5005 regulator and the input supply when power is first applied. Output voltage soft-start is achieved by slowly ramping up the target regulation voltage when the device is first enabled or powered up. The internal soft-start current source of 10µA gradually increases the voltage of an external soft-start capacitor connected to the SS pin. The soft-start capacitor voltage is connected to the noninverting input of the error amplifier. Various sequencing and tracking schemes can be implemented using external circuits that limit or clamp the voltage level of the SS pin.
In the event a fault is detected, including overtemperature, VCC UVLO or shutdown, the soft-start capacitor is discharged. When the fault condition is no longer present, a new soft-start sequence commences.