Datasheet LM2576T-15, LM2576T-3.3, LM2576T-5.0, LM2576HVT-ADJ, LM2576HVT-5.0 Datasheet (NSC)

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LM2576/LM2576HV Series SIMPLE SWITCHER
®
3A Step-Down Voltage Regulator
LM2576/LM2576HV Series SIMPLE SWITCHER 3A Step-Down Voltage Regulator
June 1999
General Description
The LM2576 series of regulators are monolithic integrated circuits that provide all the active functions for a step-down (buck) switching regulator, capable of driving 3A load with excellent line and load regulation. These devices are avail­able in fixed output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V, and an adjustable output version.
Requiring aminimumnumber of external components, these regulators are simple to use and include internal frequency compensation and a fixed-frequency oscillator.
A standard series of inductors optimized for use with the LM2576 are available from several different manufacturers. This feature greatly simplifies the design of switch-mode power supplies.
Other features include a guaranteed put voltage within specified input voltages and output load conditions, and shutdown is included, featuring 50 µA (typical) standby cur­rent. The output switch includes cycle-by-cycle current limit­ing, as well as thermal shutdown for full protection under fault conditions.
±
10%on the oscillator frequency. External
±
4%tolerance on out-
Features
n 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V, and adjustable output versions n Adjustable version output voltage range,
n Guaranteed 3A output current n Wide input voltage range, 40V up to 60V for
n Requires only 4 external components n 52 kHz fixed frequency internal oscillator n TTL shutdown capability, low power standby mode n High efficiency n Uses readily available standard inductors n Thermal shutdown and current limit protection n P+ Product Enhancement tested
Applications
n Simple high-efficiency step-down (buck) regulator n Efficient pre-regulator for linear regulators n On-card switching regulators n Positive to negative converter (Buck-Boost)
Typical Application (Fixed Output Voltage Versions)
1.23V to 37V (57V for HV version) line and load conditions
HV version
±
4%max over
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Block Diagram
3.3V R2=1.7k 5V, R2=3.1k 12V, R2=8.84k 15V, R2=11.3k For ADJ. Version R1=Open, R2=0 Patent Pending
Ordering Information
Temperature
Range
−40˚C T125˚C
A
3.3 5.0 12 15 ADJ Number
LM2576HVS-3.3 LM2576HVS-5.0 LM2576HVS-12 LM2576HVS-15 LM2576HVS-ADJ TS5B TO-263 LM2576S-3.3 LM2576S-5.0 LM2576S-12 LM2576S-15 LM2576S-ADJ LM2576HVSX-3.3 LM2576HVSX-5.0 LM2576HVSX-12 LM2576HVSX-15 LM2576HVSX-ADJ TS5B LM2576SX-3.3 LM2576SX-5.0 LM2576SX-12 LM2576SX-15 LM2576SX-ADJ LM2576HVT-3.3 LM2576HVT-5.0 LM2576HVT-12 LM2576HVT-15 LM2576HVT-ADJ T05A TO-220 LM2576T-3.3 LM2576T-5.0 LM2576T-12 LM2576T-15 LM2576T-ADJ LM2576HVT-3.3 LM2576HVT-5.0 LM2576HVT-12 LM2576HVT-15 LM2576HVT-ADJ T05D Flow LB03 Flow LB03 Flow LB03 Flow LB03 Flow LB03 LM2576T-3.3 LM2576T-5.0 LM2576T-12 LM2576T-15 LM2576T-ADJ Flow LB03 Flow LB03 Flow LB03 Flow LB03 Flow LB03
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Output Voltage NS Package Package
Type
Tape & Reel
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications.
Maximum Supply Voltage
LM2576 45V
LM2576HV 63V ON /OFF Pin Input Voltage Output Voltage to Ground
(Steady State) −1V Power Dissipation Internally Limited
−0.3V V +V
Minimum ESD Rating
(C=100 pF, R=1.5 k)2kV
Lead Temperature
(Soldering, 10 Seconds) 260˚C
Operating Ratings
Temperature Range
IN
LM2576/LM2576HV −40˚C T
Supply Voltage
LM2576 40V LM2576HV 60V
+125˚C
J
Storage Temperature Range −65˚C to +150˚C Maximum Junction Temperature 150˚C
LM2576-3.3, LM2576HV-3.3 Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for T Range.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-3.3 Units
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit
V
OUT
Output Voltage V
Circuit of
V
OUT
Output Voltage 6V VIN≤ 40V, 0.5A ≤ I LM2576 Circuit of
V
OUT
Output Voltage 6V VIN≤ 60V, 0.5A ≤ I LM2576HV Circuit of
η Efficiency V
=
25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
J
LM2576HV-3.3
(Limits)
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
Figure 2
=
12V, I
IN
LOAD
Figure 2
=
0.5A 3.3 V
3.234 V(Min)
3.366 V(Max)
3A 3.3 V
Figure 2
LOAD
3.168/3.135 V(Min)
3.432/3.465 V(Max)
3A 3.3 V
Figure 2
LOAD
3.168/3.135 V(Min)
3.450/3.482 V(Max)
=
12V, I
IN
=
3A 75
LOAD
%
LM2576-5.0, LM2576HV-5.0 Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for T Temperature Range.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-5.0 Units
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit
V
OUT
V
OUT
Output Voltage V
Output Voltage 0.5A I LM2576 8V V
V
OUT
Output Voltage 0.5A I LM2576HV 8V V
η Efficiency V
=
25˚C, and those with
J
Figure 2
boldface type apply over full Operating
LM2576HV-5.0
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
Figure 2
=
12V, I
IN
Circuit of
LOAD
Figure 2
=
0.5A 5.0 V
4.900 V(Min)
5.100 V(Max)
3A, 5.0 V
LOAD
40V 4.800/4.750 V(Min)
IN
Circuit of
Figure 2
3A, 5.0 V
LOAD
60V 4.800/4.750 V(Min)
IN
Circuit of
Figure 2
=
12V, I
IN
=
3A 77
LOAD
5.200/5.250 V(Max)
5.225/5.275 V(Max)
(Limits)
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LM2576-12, LM2576HV-12 Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for T Range.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-12 Units
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit
V
OUT
V
OUT
Output Voltage V
Output Voltage 0.5A I LM2576 15V V
V
OUT
Output Voltage 0.5A I LM2576HV 15V V
η Efficiency V
=
25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
J
LM2576HV-12
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
Figure 2
=
25V, I
IN
Circuit of
LOAD
Figure 2
=
0.5A 12 V
11.76 V(Min)
12.24 V(Max)
3A, 12 V
LOAD
40V 11.52/11.40 V(Min)
IN
Circuit of
Circuit of
Figure 2
3A, 12 V
LOAD
60V 11.52/11.40 V(Min)
IN
Figure 2
=
15V, I
IN
=
3A 88
LOAD
12.48/12.60 V(Max)
12.54/12.66 V(Max)
(Limits)
LM2576-15, LM2576HV-15 Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for T Range.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-15 Units
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit
V
OUT
V
OUT
Output Voltage V
Output Voltage 0.5A I LM2576 18V V
V
OUT
Output Voltage 0.5A I LM2576HV 18V V
η Efficiency V
=
25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
J
LM2576HV-15
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
Figure 2
=
25V, I
IN
Circuit of
LOAD
Figure 2
=
0.5A 15 V
14.70 V(Min)
15.30 V(Max)
3A, 15 V
LOAD
40V 14.40/14.25 V(Min)
IN
Circuit of
Circuit of
Figure 2
3A, 15 V
LOAD
60V 14.40/14.25 V(Min)
IN
Figure 2
=
18V, I
IN
=
3A 88
LOAD
15.60/15.75 V(Max)
15.68/15.83 V(Max)
(Limits)
%
%
LM2576-ADJ, LM2576HV-ADJ Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for T Range.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-ADJ Units
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit
V
OUT
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Feedback Voltage V
=
25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
J
LM2576HV-ADJ
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
Figure 2
=
12V, I
IN
=
V
OUT
Circuit of
=
0.5A 1.230 V
LOAD
5V, 1.217 V(Min)
Figure 2
1.243 V(Max)
(Limits)
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LM2576-ADJ, LM2576HV-ADJ Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for T Range.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-ADJ Units
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit
V
OUT
V
OUT
η Efficiency V
Feedback Voltage 0.5A I LM2576 8V V
Feedback Voltage 0.5A I LM2576HV 8V V
(Continued)
=
25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
J
LM2576HV-ADJ
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
Figure 2
3A, 1.230 V
LOAD
40V 1.193/1.180 V(Min)
IN
=
V
5V, Circuit of
OUT
LOAD
60V 1.193/1.180 V(Min)
IN
=
V
5V, Circuit of
OUT
=
12V, I
IN
LOAD
Figure 2
1.267/1.280 V(Max)
3A, 1.230 V
=
Figure 2
3A, V
=
5V 77
OUT
1.273/1.286 V(Max)
(Limits)
%
All Output Voltage Versions Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for T Range. Unless otherwise specified, V
=
30V for the 15V version. I
V
IN
LOAD
IN
=
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-XX Units
DEVICE PARAMETERS
I
b
f
O
V
SAT
Feedback Bias Current V Oscillator Frequency (Note 11) 52 kHz
Saturation Voltage I
DC Max Duty Cycle (ON) (Note 5) 98
I
I
I
I
CL
L
Q
STBY
Current Limit (Notes 4, 11) 5.8 A
Output Leakage Current (Notes 6, 7): Output=0V 2 mA(Max)
Quiescent Current (Note 6) 5 mA
Standby Quiescent ON /OFF Pin=5V (OFF) 50 µA Current 200 µA(Max)
θ
JA
θ
JA
θ
JC
θ
JA
Thermal Resistance T Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 8) 65
=
25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
J
=
12V for the 3.3V, 5V, and Adjustable version, V
500 mA.
=
25V for the 12V version, and
IN
LM2576HV-XX
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
=
5V (Adjustable Version Only) 50 100/500 nA
OUT
47/42 kHz
58/63 kHz
=
3A (Note 4) 1.4 V
OUT
1.8/2.0 V(Max)
93
4.2/3.5 A(Min)
6.9/7.5 A(Max)
Output=−1V 7.5 mA Output=−1V 30 mA(Max)
10 mA(Max)
T Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 9) 45 ˚C/W T Package, Junction to Case 2 S Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 10) 50
(Limits)
(Min)
(Max)
%
%
(Min)
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All Output Voltage Versions Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for T Range. Unless otherwise specified, V
=
30V for the 15V version. I
V
IN
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-XX Units
ON /OFF CONTROL Test Circuit
V
IH
V
IL
I
IH
ON /OFF Pin V Logic Input Level V ON /OFF Pin Input ON /OFF Pin=5V (OFF) 12 µA Current 30 µA(Max)
I
IL
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur.Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is in­tended to be functional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits. For guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
Note 2: All limits guaranteed at room temperature (standard type face) and at temperature extremes (bold type face). All room temperature limits are 100%produc- tion tested. All limits at temperature extremes are guaranteed via correlation using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods.
Note 3: External components such as the catch diode, inductor,input and output capacitors can affect switching regulator system performance. When the LM2576/ LM2576HV is used as shown in the
Note 4: Output pin sourcing current. No diode, inductor or capacitor connected to output. Note 5: Feedback pin removed from output and connected to 0V. Note 6: Feedback pin removed from output and connected to +12V for the Adjustable, 3.3V, and 5V versions, and +25V for the 12V and 15V versions, to force the
output transistor OFF.
Note 7: V Note 8: Junction to ambient thermal resistance (no external heat sink) for the 5 lead TO-220 package mounted vertically, with
board with minimum copper area. Note 9: Junction to ambient thermal resistance (no external heat sink) for the 5 lead TO-220 package mounted vertically,with
containing approximately 4 square inches of copper area surrounding the leads. Note 10: If the TO-263 package is used, the thermal resistance can be reduced by increasing the PC board copper area thermally connected to the package. Using
0.5 square inches of copper area, θ Note 11: The oscillator frequency reduces to approximately 11kHz in the event of an output short or an overload which causes the regulated output voltage to drop
approximately 40%from the nominal output voltage. This self protection feature lowers the average power dissipation of the IC by lowering the minimum duty cycle from 5%down to approximately 2%.
=
40V (60V for high voltage version).
IN
LOAD
Figure 2
Figure 2
is 50˚C/W, with 1 square inch of copper area, θJAis 37˚C/W, and with 1.6 or more square inches of copper area, θJAis 32˚C/W.
JA
(Continued)
=
25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
J
=
12V for the 3.3V, 5V, and Adjustable version, V
IN
=
500 mA.
=
25V for the 12V version, and
IN
LM2576HV-XX
(Limits)
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
=
0V 1.4 2.2/2.4 V(Min)
OUT
=
Nominal Output Voltage 1.2 1.0/0.8 V(Max)
OUT
ON /OFF Pin=0V (ON) A
10 µA(Max)
test circuit, system performance will be as shown in system parameters section of Electrical Characteristics.
1
⁄2inch leads in a socket, or on a PC
1
⁄4inch leads soldered to a PC board
Typical Performance Characteristics (Circuit of
Normalized Output Voltage
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Line Regulation
Figure 2
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Dropout Voltage
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Typical Performance Characteristics (Circuit of
Figure 2
) (Continued)
Current Limit
Oscillator Frequency
Minimum Operating Voltage
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Quiescent Current
Switch Saturation Voltage
Quiescent Current vs Duty Cycle
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Standby Quiescent Current
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Efficiency
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Feedback Voltage vs Duty Cycle
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Typical Performance Characteristics (Circuit of
Figure 2
) (Continued)
Feedback Pin Current
Switching Waveforms
=
V
15V
OUT
A: Output Pin Voltage, 50V/div B: Output Pin Current, 2A/div C: Inductor Current, 2A/div D: Output Ripple Voltage, 50 mV/div, AC-Coupled
Horizontal Time Base: 5 µs/div
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Maximum Power Dissipation (TO-263) (See Note 10)
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Load Transient Response
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Test Circuit and Layout Guidelines
Fixed Output Voltage Versions
Single-point grounding (as indicated) or ground plane con­struction should be used for bestresults. When using the Ad­justable version, physically locate the programming resistors near the regulator, to keep the sensitive feedback wiring short.
CIN— 100 µF, 75V,Aluminum Electrolytic
— 1000 µF, 25V,Aluminum Electrolytic
C
OUT
— Schottky, MBR360
D
1
— 100 µH, Pulse Eng. PE-92108
L
1
R
1
R
2
where V
%
— 2k, 0.1 — 6.12k, 0.1
%
=
1.23V, R1 between 1k and 5k.
REF
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Adjustable Output Voltage Version
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FIGURE 2.
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LM2576 Series Buck Regulator Design Procedure
PROCEDURE (Fixed Output Voltage Versions) EXAMPLE (Fixed Output Voltage Versions)
Given:
=
V
Regulated Output Voltage
OUT
(3.3V, 5V, 12V, or 15V)
(Max)=Maximum Input Voltage
V
IN
(Max)=Maximum Load Current
I
LOAD
1. Inductor Selection (L1) A. Select the correct Inductor value selection guide from
Figures 3, 4, 5orFigure 6
. (Output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, 12V or 15V respectively). For other output voltages, see the design procedure for the adjustable version.
B. From the inductor value selection guide, identify the in­ductance region intersected by V and note the inductor code for that region.
(Max) and I
IN
LOAD
(Max),
C. Identify the inductor value from the inductor code, and select an appropriate inductor from the table shown in
Figure 3
. Part numbers are listed for three inductor manu­facturers. The inductor chosen must be rated for opera­tion at the LM2576 switching frequency (52 kHz) and for a current rating of 1.15 x I formation, see the inductor section in the Application
. For additional inductor in-
LOAD
Hints section of this data sheet.
2. Output Capacitor Selection (C
OUT
)
A. The value of the output capacitor together with the in-
ductor defines the dominate pole-pair of the switching regulator loop. For stable operation and an acceptable output ripple voltage, (approximately 1%of the output voltage) a value between 100 µF and 470 µF is recom­mended.
B. The capacitor’s voltage rating should be at least 1.5 times greater than the output voltage. For a 5V regulator, a rating of at least 8V is appropriate, and a 10V or 15V rating is recommended.
Higher voltage electrolytic capacitors generally have lower ESR numbers, and for this reason it may be neces­sary to select a capacitor rated for a higher voltage than would normally be needed.
3. Catch Diode Selection (D1) A.The catch-diode current rating must be at least 1.2
times greater than the maximum load current. Also, if the power supply design must withstand a continuous output short, the diode should have a current rating equal to the maximum current limit of the LM2576. The most stressful condition for this diode is an overload or shorted output condition.
B. The reverse voltage rating of the diode should be at least 1.25 times the maximum input voltage.
4. Input Capacitor (C
)
IN
An aluminum or tantalum electrolytic bypass capacitor lo­cated close to the regulator is needed for stable opera­tion.
Given:
=
V
5V
OUT
(Max)=15V
V
IN
(Max)=3A
I
LOAD
1. Inductor Selection (L1) A. Use the selection guide shown in
Figure 4
B. From the selection guide, the inductance area inter­sected by the 15V line and 3A line is L100.
C. Inductor value required is 100 µH. From the table in
Figure 3
. Choose AIE 415-0930, Pulse Engineering
PE92108, or Renco RL2444.
2. Output Capacitor Selection (C
=
A. C lytic.
680 µF to 2000 µF standard aluminum electro-
OUT
OUT
)
B.Capacitor voltage rating=20V.
3. Catch Diode Selection (D1) A.For this example, a 3A current rating is adequate. B. Use a 20V 1N5823 or SR302 Schottky diode, or any of
the suggested fast-recovery diodes shown in
4. Input Capacitor (C
)
IN
A 100 µF, 25V aluminum electrolytic capacitor located near the input and ground pins provides sufficient bypassing.
.
Figure 8
.
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LM2576 Series Buck Regulator Design Procedure (Continued)
INDUCTOR VALUE SELECTION GUIDES (For Continuous Mode Operation)
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FIGURE 3. LM2576(HV)-3.3
FIGURE 5. LM2576(HV)-12
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FIGURE 4. LM2576(HV)-5.0
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FIGURE 6. LM2576(HV)-15
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LM2576 Series Buck Regulator Design Procedure (Continued)
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FIGURE 7. LM2576(HV)-ADJ
PROCEDURE (Adjustable Output Voltage Versions) EXAMPLE (Adjustable Output Voltage Versions)
Given:
=
V
Regulated Output Voltage
OUT
(Max)=Maximum Input Voltage
V
IN
(Max)=Maximum Load Current
I
LOAD
F=Switching Frequency
1. Programming Output Voltage
(Fixed at 52 kHz)
(Selecting R1 and R2,
as shown in Figure 2)
Use the following formula to select the appropriate resis­tor values.
Given:
=
V
10V
OUT
(Max)=25V
V
IN
(Max)=3A
I
LOAD
F=52 kHz
1. Programming Output Voltage
(Selecting R1 and R2)
R1can be between 1k and 5k.
(For best temperature co­efficient and stability with time, use 1%metal film resis­tors)
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=
R
1k (8.13 − 1)=7.13k, closest 1%value is 7.15k
2
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LM2576 Series Buck Regulator Design Procedure (Continued)
PROCEDURE (Adjustable Output Voltage Versions) EXAMPLE (Adjustable Output Voltage Versions)
2. Inductor Selection (L1) A. Calculate the inductor Volt
E
T(V•µs), from the following formula:
microsecond constant,
2. Inductor Selection (L1) A. Calculate E
T(V•µs)
B. Use the E•T value from the previous formula and match it with the E Inductor Value Selection Guide shown in
T number on the vertical axis of the
Figure 7
.
C. On the horizontal axis, select the maximum load cur­rent.
D. Identify the inductance region intersected by the E
value and the maximum load current value, and note the inductor code for that region.
E. Identify the inductor value from the inductor code, and select an appropriate inductor from the table shown in
Figure 9
. Part numbers are listed for three inductor manu­facturers. The inductor chosen must be rated for opera­tion at the LM2576 switching frequency (52 kHz) and for a current rating of 1.15 x I formation, see the inductor section in the application hints
. For additional inductor in-
LOAD
section of this data sheet.
3. Output Capacitor Selection (C
OUT
)
A. The value of the output capacitor together with the in-
ductor defines the dominate pole-pair of the switching regulator loop. For stable operation, the capacitor must satisfy the following requirement:
The above formula yields capacitor values between 10 µF and 2200 µF that will satisfy the loop requirements for stable operation. But to achieve an acceptable output ripple voltage, (approximately 1%of the output voltage) and transient response, the output capacitor may need to be several times larger than the above formula yields.
B. The capacitor’s voltage rating should be at last 1.5 times greater than the output voltage.For a 10V regulator, a rating of at least 15V or more is recommended. Higher voltage electrolytic capacitors generally have lower ESR numbers, and for this reason it may be necessary to se­lect a capacitor rate for a higher voltage than would nor­mally be needed.
4. Catch Diode Selection (D1) A. The catch-diode current rating must be at least 1.2
times greater than the maximum load current. Also, if the power supply design must withstand a continuous output short, the diode should have a current rating equal to the maximum current limit of the LM2576. The most stressful condition for this diode is an overload or shorted output.
Figure 8
See diode selection guide in
.
B. The reverse voltage rating of the diode should be at least 1.25 times the maximum input voltage.
5. Input Capacitor (C
)
IN
An aluminum or tantalum electrolytic bypass capacitor lo­cated close to the regulator is needed for stable opera­tion.
B. E•T=115 V•µs
(Max)=3A
C. I
LOAD
D. Inductance Region=H150 E. Inductor Value=150 µH
#
415-0936 Pulse Engineering part
T
Renco part#RL2445.
3. Output Capacitor Selection (C
Choose from AIE part
#
PE-531115, or
)
OUT
However, for acceptable output ripple voltage select
680 µF
C
OUT
=
C
680 µF electrolytic capacitor
OUT
4. Catch Diode Selection (D1) A. For this example, a 3.3A current rating is adequate. B. Use a 30V 31DQ03 Schottky diode, or any of the sug-
gested fast-recovery diodes in
5. Input Capacitor (C
Figure 8
.
)
IN
A100 µF aluminum electrolytic capacitor located near the input and ground pins provides sufficient bypassing.
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LM2576 Series Buck Regulator Design Procedure (Continued)
Tofurther simplify the buck regulator design procedure, National Semiconductor is making available computer design software to be used with the SIMPLE SWITCHER line of switching regulators. Switchers Made Simple (Version 3.3) is available on a (3 diskette for IBM compatible computers from a National Semiconductor sales office in your area.
1
⁄2")
V
R
Schottky Fast Recovery
3A 4A–6A 3A 4A–6A
20V 1N5820 1N5823
MBR320P SR302
30V 1N5821 50WQ03
MBR330 1N5824 31DQ03 SR303
40V 1N5822 MBR340
MBR340 50WQ04 31DQ04 1N5825 SR304
50V MBR350 50WQ05
The following diodes are all rated to 100V
31DF1
HER302
The following diodes are all rated to 100V
50WF10
MUR410
HER602
31DQ05 SR305
60V MBR360 50WR06
DQ06 50SQ060 SR306
FIGURE 8. Diode Selection Guide
Inductor Inductor Schott Pulse Eng. Renco
Code Value (Note 12) (Note 13) (Note 14)
L47 47 µH 671 26980 PE-53112 RL2442 L68 68 µH 671 26990 PE-92114 RL2443 L100 100 µH 671 27000 PE-92108 RL2444 L150 150 µH 671 27010 PE-53113 RL1954 L220 220 µH 671 27020 PE-52626 RL1953 L330 330 µH 671 27030 PE-52627 RL1952 L470 470 µH 671 27040 PE-53114 RL1951 L680 680 µH 671 27050 PE-52629 RL1950 H150 150 µH 671 27060 PE-53115 RL2445 H220 220 µH 671 27070 PE-53116 RL2446 H330 330 µH 671 27080 PE-53117 RL2447 H470 470 µH 671 27090 PE-53118 RL1961 H680 680 µH 671 27100 PE-53119 RL1960 H1000 1000 µH 671 27110 PE-53120 RL1959 H1500 1500 µH 671 27120 PE-53121 RL1958 H2200 2200 µH 671 27130 PE-53122 RL2448
Note 12: Schott Corporation, (612) 475-1173, 1000 Parkers Lake Road, Wayzata, MN 55391. Note 13: Pulse Engineering, (619) 674-8100, P.O. Box 12235, San Diego, CA 92112. Note 14: Renco Electronics Incorporated, (516) 586-5566, 60 Jeffryn Blvd. East, Deer Park, NY 11729.
FIGURE 9. Inductor Selection by Manufacturer’s Part Number
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INPUT CAPACITOR (CIN)
To maintain stability, the regulator input pin must be by­passed with at least a 100 µF electrolytic capacitor. The ca­pacitor’s leads must be kept short, and located near the regulator.
If the operating temperature range includes temperatures below −25˚C, the input capacitor value may need to be larger. With most electrolytic capacitors, the capacitance value decreases and the ESR increases with lower tempera­tures and age. Paralleling a ceramic or solid tantalum ca­pacitor will increase the regulator stability at cold tempera­tures. For maximum capacitor operating lifetime, the capacitor’s RMS ripple current rating should be greater than
INDUCTOR SELECTION
All switching regulators have two basic modes of operation: continuous and discontinuous. The difference between the two types relates to the inductor current, whether it is flowing continuously, or if it drops to zero for a period of time in the normal switching cycle. Each mode has distinctively different operating characteristics, which can affect the regulator per­formance and requirements.
The LM2576 (or any of the SIMPLE SWITCHER family) can be used for both continuous and discontinuous modes of op­eration.
The inductor value selection guides in
ure 7
were designed for buck regulator designs of the con­tinuous inductor current type. When using inductor values shown in the inductor selection guide, the peak-to-peak in­ductor ripple current will be approximately 20%to 30%of the maximum DC current. With relatively heavy load currents, the circuit operates in the continuous mode (inductor current always flowing), but under light load conditions, the circuit will be forced to the discontinuous mode (inductor current falls to zero for a period of time). This discontinuous mode of operation is perfectly acceptable. For light loads (less than approximately 300 mA) it may be desirable to operate the regulator in the discontinuous mode, primarily because of the lower inductor values required for the discontinuous mode.
The selection guide chooses inductor values suitable for continuous mode operation, but if the inductor value chosen is prohibitively high, the designer should investigate the pos­sibility of discontinuous operation.The computer design soft­ware
Switchers Made Simple
values for discontinuous (as well as continuous) mode of op­eration.
Inductors are available in different styles such as pot core, toriod, E-frame, bobbin core, etc., as well as different core materials, such as ferrites and powdered iron. The least ex­pensive, the bobbin core type, consists of wire wrapped on a ferrite rod core. This type of construction makes for an inex­pensive inductor, but since the magnetic flux is not com­pletely contained within the core, it generates more electro-
Figure 3
through
Fig-
will provide all component
magnetic interference (EMI). This EMI can cause problems in sensitive circuits, or can give incorrect scope readings be­cause of induced voltages in the scope probe.
The inductors listed in the selection chart include ferrite pot core construction for AIE, powdered iron toroid for Pulse En­gineering, and ferrite bobbin core for Renco.
An inductor should not be operated beyond its maximum rated current because it may saturate. When an inductor be­gins to saturate, the inductance decreases rapidly and the inductor begins to look mainly resistive (the DC resistance of the winding). This will cause the switch current to rise very rapidly. Different inductor types have different saturation characteristics, and this should be kept in mind when select­ing an inductor.
The inductor manufacturer’s data sheets include current and energy limits to avoid inductor saturation.
INDUCTOR RIPPLE CURRENT
When the switcher is operating in the continuous mode, the inductor current waveform ranges from a triangular to a saw­tooth type of waveform (depending on the input voltage). For a given input voltage and output voltage, the peak-to-peak amplitude of this inductor current waveform remains con­stant. As the load current rises or falls, the entire sawtooth current waveform also rises or falls. The average DC value of this waveform is equal to the DC load current (in the buck regulator configuration).
If the load current drops to a low enough level, the bottom of the sawtooth current waveform will reach zero, and the switcher will change to a discontinuous mode of operation. This is a perfectly acceptable mode of operation. Any buck switching regulator (no matter how large the inductor value is) will be forced to run discontinuous if the load current is light enough.
OUTPUT CAPACITOR
An output capacitor is required tofilter the output voltage and is needed for loop stability. The capacitor should be located near the LM2576 using short pc board traces. Standard alu­minum electrolytics are usually adequate, but low ESR types are recommended for low output ripple voltage and good stability. The ESR of a capacitor depends on many factors, some which are: the value, the voltage rating, physical size and the type of construction. In general, low value or low voltage (less than 12V) electrolytic capacitors usually have higher ESR numbers.
The amount of output ripple voltage is primarily a function of the ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) of the output ca­pacitor and the amplitude of the inductor ripple current (I
). See the section on inductor ripple current in Applica-
IND
tion Hints. The lower capacitor values (220 µF–1000 µF) will allow typi-
Output Ripple Voltage=(I
) (ESR of C
IND
OUT
)
To further reduce the output ripple voltage, several standard electrolytic capacitors may be paralleled, or a higher-grade capacitor may be used. Such capacitors are often called “high-frequency,” “low-inductance,” or “low-ESR.” These will reduce the output ripple to 10 mV or 20 mV.However, when operating in the continuous mode, reducing the ESR below
0.03can cause instability in the regulator.
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Tantalum capacitors can have a very low ESR, and should be carefully evaluated if it is the only output capacitor. Be­cause of their good low temperature characteristics, a tanta­lum can be used in parallel with aluminum electrolytics, with the tantalum making up 10%or 20%of the total capacitance.
The capacitor’s ripple current rating at 52 kHz should be at least 50%higher than the peak-to-peak inductor ripple cur­rent.
CATCH DIODE
Buck regulators require a diode to provide a return path for the inductor current when the switch is off. This diode should be located close to the LM2576 using short leads and short printed circuit traces.
Because of their fast switching speed and low forward volt­age drop, Schottky diodes provide the best efficiency, espe­cially in low output voltage switching regulators (less than 5V). Fast-Recovery, High-Efficiency, or Ultra-Fast Recovery diodes are also suitable, but some types with an abrupt turn-off characteristic may cause instability and EMI prob­lems.A fast-recovery diode with soft recovery characteristics is a better choice. Standard 60 Hz diodes (e.g., 1N4001 or 1N5400, etc.) are also not suitable. See tky and “soft” fast-recovery diode selection guide.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE AND TRANSIENTS
The output voltage of a switching power supply will contain a sawtooth ripple voltage at the switcher frequency, typically about 1%of the output voltage, and may also contain short voltage spikes at the peaks of the sawtooth waveform.
The voltage spikes are present because of the the fast switching action of the output switch, and the parasitic induc­tance of the output filter capacitor. To minimize these voltage spikes, special low inductance capacitors can be used, and their lead lengths must be kept short. Wiring inductance, stray capacitance, as well as the scope probe used to evalu­ate these transients, all contribute to the amplitude of these spikes.
An additional small LC filter (20 µH & 100 µF) can be added to the output (as shown in
Figure 15
amount of output ripple and transients. A 10 x reduction in output ripple voltage and transients is possible with this filter.
FEEDBACK CONNECTION
The LM2576 (fixed voltage versions) feedback pin must be wired to the output voltage point of the switching power sup­ply. When using the adjustable version, physically locate both output voltage programming resistors near the LM2576 to avoid picking up unwanted noise. Avoid using resistors greater than 100 kbecause of the increased chance of noise pickup.
ON /OFF INPUT
For normal operation, the ON /OFF pin should be grounded or driven with a low-level TTL voltage (typically below 1.6V). To put the regulator into standby mode, drive this pin with a high-level TTL or CMOS signal. The ON /OFF pin can be safely pulled up to +VINwithout a resistor in series with it. The ON /OFF pin should not be left open.
Figure 8
for Schot-
) to further reduce the
GROUNDING
To maintain output voltage stability, the power ground con­nections must be low-impedance (see
Figure 2
). For the 5-lead TO-220 and TO-263 style package, both the tab and pin 3 are ground and either connection may be used, as they are both part of the same copper lead frame.
HEAT SINK/THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS
In many cases, only a small heat sink is required to keep the LM2576 junction temperature within the allowed operating range. For each application, to determine whether or not a heat sink will be required, the following must be identified:
1. Maximum ambient temperature (in the application).
2. Maximum regulator power dissipation (in application).
3. Maximum allowed junction temperature (125˚C for the
LM2576). For a safe, conservative design, a tempera­ture approximately 15˚C cooler than the maximum tem­peratures should be selected.
4. LM2576 package thermal resistances θ
and θJC.
JA
Total power dissipated by the LM2576 can be estimated as follows:
=
P where I
Characteristic Curves shown previously, V
)(IQ)+(VO/VIN)(I
(V
D
IN
(quiescent current) and V
Q
minimum input voltage, V and I turn-on and turn-off are negligible if a Schottky type catch di-
is the load current. The dynamic losses during
LOAD
)(V
LOAD
O
)
SAT
can be found in the
SAT
is the regulated output voltage,
is the applied
IN
ode is used. When no heat sink is used, the junction temperature rise can
be determined by the following:
=
T
)(θJA)
(P
J
D
To arrive at the actual operating junction temperature, add the junction temperature rise to the maximum ambient tem­perature.
=
T
T
J
J+TA
If the actual operating junction temperature is greater than the selected safe operating junction temperature determined in step 3, then a heat sink is required.
When using a heat sink, the junction temperature rise can be determined by the following:
=
T
)(θJC+ θ
(P
J
D
interface
+ θ
Heat sink
)
The operating junction temperature will be:
=
+ T
T
T
J
A
J
Included on the Switcher Made Simple design software is a more precise (non-linear) thermal model that can be used to determine junction temperature with different input-output parameters or different component values. It can also calcu­late the heat sink thermal resistance required to maintain the regulators junction temperature below the maximum operat­ing temperature.
Additional Applications
INVERTING REGULATOR
Figure 10
to generate a negative 12V output from a positive input volt­age. This circuit bootstraps the regulator’s ground pin to the
shows a LM2576-12 in a buck-boost configuration
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negative output voltage, then by grounding the feedback pin, the regulator senses the inverted output voltage and regu­lates it to −12V.
For an input voltage of 12V or more, the maximum available output current in this configuration is approximately 700 mA. At lighter loads, the minimum input voltage required drops to approximately 4.7V.
The switch currents in this buck-boost configuration are higher than in the standard buck-mode design, thus lowering the available output current. Also, the start-up input current of the buck-boost converter is higher than the standard buck-mode regulator, and this may overload an input power source with a current limit less than 5A. Using a delayed turn-on or an undervoltage lockout circuit (described in the next section) would allow the input voltage to rise to a high enough level before the switcher would be allowed to turn on.
Because of the structural differences between the buck and the buck-boost regulator topologies, the buck regulator de­sign procedure section can not be used to to select the in­ductor or the output capacitor. The recommended range of inductor values for the buck-boost design is between 68 µH and 220 µH, and the output capacitor values must be larger than what is normally required for buck designs. Low input voltages or high output currents require a large value output capacitor (in the thousands of micro Farads).
The peak inductor current, which is the same as the peak switch current, can be calculated from the following formula:
Where f rent operating conditions, the minimum V worst case. Select an inductor that is rated for the peak cur­rent anticipated.
=
52 kHz. Under normal continuous inductor cur-
osc
represents the
IN
Typical Load Current 400 mA for V 750 mA for V Note: Heat sink may be required.
=
−5.2V
IN
=
−7V
IN
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FIGURE 11. Negative Boost
Because of the boosting function of this type of regulator, the switch current is relatively high, especially at low input volt­ages. Output load current limitations are a result of the maxi­mum current rating of the switch. Also, boost regulators can not provide current limiting load protection in the event of a shorted load, so some other means (such as a fuse) may be necessary.
UNDERVOLTAGE LOCKOUT
In some applications it is desirable to keep the regulator off until the input voltage reaches a certain threshold. An under­voltage lockout circuit which accomplishes this task is shown in
Figure 12
, while
Figure 13
shows the same circuit applied to a buck-boost configuration. These circuits keep the regu­lator off until the input voltage reaches a predetermined level.
V
VZ1+2VBE(Q1)
TH
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FIGURE 10. Inverting Buck-Boost Develops −12V
Also, the maximum voltage appearing across the regulator is the absolute sum of the input and output voltage. For a −12V output, the maximum input voltage for the LM2576 is +28V, or +48V for the LM2576HV.
Switchers Made Simple
The
(version 3.0) design software can be used to determine the feasibility of regulator designs using different topologies, different input-output parameters, different components, etc.
NEGATIVE BOOST REGULATOR
Another variation on the buck-boost topology is the negative boost configuration. The circuit in
Figure 11
accepts an input
voltage ranging from −5V to −12V and provides a regulated
−12V output. Input voltages greater than −12V will cause the output to rise above −12V, but will not damage the regulator.
Note: Complete circuit not shown.
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FIGURE 12. Undervoltage Lockout for Buck Circuit
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ing. Increasing the RC time constant can provide longer de­lay times. But excessively large RC time constants can cause problems with input voltages that are high in 60 Hz or 120 Hz ripple, by coupling the ripple into the ON /OFF pin.
ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT, LOW-RIPPLE POWER SUPPLY
A3A power supply that features an adjustable output voltage is shown in
Figure 15
. An additional L-C filter that reduces the output ripple by a factor of 10 or more is included in this circuit.
Note: Complete circuit not shown (see
Figure 10
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).
FIGURE 13. Undervoltage Lockout
for Buck-Boost Circuit
DELAYED STARTUP
The ON /OFF pin can be used to provide a delayed startup feature as shown in
Figure 14
. With an input voltage of 20V and for the part values shown, the circuit provides approxi­mately 10 ms of delay time before the circuit begins switch-
FIGURE 15. 1.2V to 55V Adjustable 3A Power Supply with Low Output Ripple
Definition of Terms
BUCK REGULATOR
A switching regulator topology in which a higher voltage is converted to a lower voltage. Also known as a step-down switching regulator.
BUCK-BOOST REGULATOR
DUTY CYCLE (D)
Ratio of the output switch’s on-time to the oscillator period.
Note: Complete circuit not shown.
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FIGURE 14. Delayed Startup
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CATCH DIODE OR CURRENT STEERING DIODE
The diode which provides a return path for the load current when the LM2576 switch is OFF.
EFFICIENCY (η)
The proportion of input power actually delivered to the load.
CAPACITOR EQUIVALENT SERIES RESISTANCE (ESR)
The purely resistive component of a real capacitor’s imped­ance (see
Figure 16
). It causes power loss resulting in ca­pacitor heating, which directly affects the capacitor’s operat­ing lifetime. When used as a switching regulator output filter, higher ESR values result in higher output ripple voltages.
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FIGURE 16. Simple Model of a Real Capacitor
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Most standard aluminum electrolytic capacitors in the 100 µF–1000 µF range have 0.5to 0.1ESR. Higher-grade capacitors (“low-ESR”, “high-frequency”, or “low-inductance”) in the 100 µF–1000 µF range generally have ESR of less than 0.15.
EQUIVALENT SERIES INDUCTANCE (ESL)
The pure inductance component of a capacitor (see
16
). The amount of inductance is determined to a large ex­tent on the capacitor’s construction. In a buck regulator, this unwanted inductance causes voltage spikes to appear on the output.
OUTPUT RIPPLE VOLTAGE
The AC component of the switching regulator’s output volt­age. It is usually dominated by the output capacitor’s ESR multiplied by the inductor’s ripple current (I peak-to-peak value of this sawtooth ripple current can be de­termined by reading the Inductor Ripple Current section of the Application hints.
CAPACITOR RIPPLE CURRENT
RMS value of the maximum allowable alternating current at which a capacitor can be operated continuously at a speci­fied temperature.
STANDBY QUIESCENT CURRENT (I
STBY
)
Supply current required by the LM2576 when in the standby mode (ON /OFF pin is driven to TTL-high voltage, thus turn­ing the output switch OFF).
INDUCTOR RIPPLE CURRENT (I
)
IND
CONTINUOUS/DISCONTINUOUS MODE OPERATION
Relates to the inductor current. In the continuous mode, the inductor current is always flowing and never drops to zero, vs. the discontinuous mode, where the inductor current drops to zero for a period of time in the normal switching cycle.
INDUCTOR SATURATION
The condition which exists when an inductor cannot hold any more magnetic flux. When an inductor saturates, the induc­tor appears less inductiveand the resistive component domi­nates. Inductor current is then limited only by the DC resis­tance of the wire and the available source current.
OPERATING VOLT MICROSECOND CONSTANT (E
The product (in VoIt and the time the voltage is applied. This E
µs) of the voltageapplied to the inductor
Topconstant is a
measure of the energy handling capability of an inductor and is dependent upon the type of core, the core area, the num­ber of turns, and the duty cycle.
IND
Figure
). The
Top)
Connection Diagrams (Note 15)
Straight Leads
5-Lead TO-220 (T)
Top View
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LM2576T-XX or LM2576HVT-XX
NS Package Number T05A
5-Lead Surface-Mount Package
LM2576S-XX or LM2576HVS-XX
LM2576SX-XX or LM2576HVSX-XX
NS Package Number TS5B, Tape and Reel
or LM2576HVT-XX Flow LB03
Note 15: (XX indicates output voltage option. See ordering information table
for complete part number.)
TO-263 (S)
Top View
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NS Package Number TS5B
Bent, Staggered Leads
5-Lead TO-220 (T)
Top View
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LM2576T-XX Flow LB03
NS Package Number T05D
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Order Number LM2576T-3.3, LM2576HVT-3.3,
LM2576T-5.0, LM2576HVT-5.0, LM2576T-12,
LM2576HVT-12, LM2576T-15, LM2576HVT-15,
5-Lead TO-220 (T)
LM2576T-ADJ or LM2576HVT-ADJ
NS Package Number T05A
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Order Number LM2576T-3.3 Flow LB03, LM2576T-XX Flow LB03, LM2576HVT-3.3 Flow LB03,
LM2576T-ADJ Flow LB03 or LM2576HVT-ADJ Flow LB03
Bent, Staggered 5-Lead TO-220 (T)
LM2576T-5.0 Flow LB03, LM2576HVT-5.0 Flow LB03,
LM2576T-12 Flow LB03, LM2576HVT-12 Flow LB03, LM2576T-15 Flow LB03, LM2576HVT-15 Flow LB03,
NS Package Number T05D
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Order Number LM2576S-3.3, LM2576S-5.0,
5-Lead TO-263 (S)
LM2576S-12,LM2576S-15, LM2576S-ADJ,
LM2576HVS-3.3, LM2576HVS-5.0, LM2576HVS-12,
LM2576HVS-15, or LM2576HVS-ADJ
NS Package Number TS5B
5-Lead TO-263 in Tape & Reel (SX)
Order Number LM2576SX-3.3, LM2576SX-5.0,
LM2576SX-12, LM2576SX-15, LM2576SX-ADJ,
LM2576HVSX-3.3, LM2576HVSX-5.0, LM2576HVSX-12,
LM2576HVSX-15, or LM2576HVSX-ADJ
NS Package Number TS5B
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