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LM2678
SIMPLE SWITCHER
Voltage Regulator
®
High Efficiency 5A Step-Down
LM2678 SIMPLE SWITCHER High Efficiency 5A Step-Down Voltage Regulator
September 1998
General Description
The LM2678 series of regulators are monolithic integrated
circuits which provide all of the active functions for a
step-down (buck) switching regulator capable of driving up to
5A loads with excellent line and load regulation characteristics. High efficiency (
low ON-resistance DMOS powerswitch. The series consists
of fixed output voltages of 3.3V, 5V and 12V and an adjustable output version.
The SIMPLE SWITCHER concept provides for a complete
design using a minimum number of external components. A
high fixed frequency oscillator (260KHz) allows the use of
physically smaller sized components. Afamilyofstandardinductors for use with the LM2678 are available from several
manufacturers to greatly simplify the design process.
The LM2678 series also has built in thermal shutdown, current limiting and an ON/OFF control input that can power
down the regulator to a low 50µA quiescent current standby
condition. The output voltage is guaranteed to a
ance. The clock frequency iscontrolled to within a
erance.
>
90%) is obtained through the use of a
±
2%toler-
±
11%tol-
Typical Application
Features
n Efficiency up to 92
n Simple and easy to design with (using off-the-shelf
external components)
n 120 mΩ DMOS output switch
n 3.3V, 5V and 12V fixed output and adjustable (1.2V to
37V ) versions
n 50µA standby current when switched OFF
±
n
2%maximum output tolerance over full line and load
conditions
n Wide input voltage range: 8V to 40V
n 260 KHz fixed frequency internal oscillator
n −40 to +125˚C operating junction temperature range
%
Applications
n Simple to design, high efficiency (>90%) step-down
switching regulators
n Efficient system pre-regulator for linear voltage
regulators
n Battery chargers
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Connection Diagram and Ordering Information
TO-263 Package
Top View
Order Number
LM2678S-3.3, LM2678S-5.0,
LM2678S-12 or LM2678S-ADJ
See NSC Package Number TS7B
TO-220 Package
Top View
Order Number
LM2678T-3.3, LM2678T-5.0,
LM2678T-12 or LM2678T-ADJ
See NSC Package Number TA07B
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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.
Input Supply Voltage 45V
ON/OFF Pin Voltage −0.1V to 6V
Switch Voltage to Ground −1V to V
Boost Pin Voltage VSW+8V
Feedback Pin Voltage −0.3V to 14V
Power Dissipation Internally Limited
ESD (Note 2) 2 kV
Storage Temperature Range −65˚C to 150˚C
Soldering Temperature
Wave 4 sec, 260˚C
Infrared 10 sec, 240˚C
Vapor Phase 75 sec, 219˚C
Operating Ratings
Supply Voltage 8V to 40V
IN
Junction Temperature Range (T
Thermal Resistance (θ
Thermal Resistance (θ
JA
JC
) −40˚C to 125˚C
J
) 30˚C/W
) 2˚C/W
Electrical Characteristics Limits appearing in bold type face apply over the entire junction temperature
=
range of operation, −40˚C to 125˚C. Specifications appearing in normal type apply for T
=
T
25˚C.
A
J
LM2678-3.3
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical Min Max Units
(Note 3) (Note 4) (Note 4)
V
Output Voltage V
OUT
η Efficiency V
=
8V to 40V, 100mA ≤ I
IN
=
12V, I
IN
LOAD
≤ 5A 3.3 3.234/3.201 3.366/3.399 V
=
OUT
5A 82
%
LM2678-5.0
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical Min Max Units
(Note 3) (Note 4) (Note 4)
V
Output Voltage V
OUT
η Efficiency V
=
8V to 40V, 100mA ≤ I
IN
=
12V, I
IN
LOAD
≤ 5A 5.0 4.900/4.850 5.100/5.150 V
=
OUT
5A 84
%
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Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical Min Max Units
(Note 3) (Note 4) (Note 4)
V
Output Voltage V
OUT
η Efficiency V
=
15V to 40V, 100mA ≤ I
IN
=
24V, I
IN
LOAD
≤ 5A 12 11.76/11.64 12.24/12.36 V
=
OUT
5A 92
%
LM2678-ADJ
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typ Min Max Units
(Note 3) (Note 4) (Note 4)
V
Feedback
FB
Voltage
η Efficiency V
=
V
8V to 40V, 100mA ≤ I
IN
Programmed for 5V
V
OUT
=
12V, I
IN
LOAD
≤ 5A
OUT
=
5A 84
1.21 1.186/1.174 1.234/1.246 V
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All Output Voltage Versions
Electrical Characteristics
Limits appearing in bold type face apply over the entire junction temperature range of operation, −40˚C to 125˚C.
Specifications appearing in normal type apply for T
Adjustable versions and V
=
24V for the 12V version.
IN
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typ Min Max Units
DEVICE PARAMETERS
I
Q
Quiescent
Current V
FEEDBACK
=
For 3.3V, 5.0V, and ADJ Versions
V
FEEDBACK
=
For 12V Versions
I
STBY
Standby
Quiescent
ON/OFF Pin=0V
Current
I
CL
I
L
R
f
O
Current Limit 7 6.1/5.75 8.3/8.75 A
=
40V, ON/OFF Pin=0V
V
IN
=
V
SWITCH
V
SWITCH
I
SWITCH
0V
=
−1V
=
5A 0.12 0.14/0.225 Ω
Measured at Switch Pin 260 225 280 kHz
DS(ON)
Output
Leakage
Current
Switch
On-Resistance
Oscillator
Frequency
D Duty Cycle Maximum Duty Cycle 91
Minimum Duty Cycle 0
I
V
BIAS
ON/OFF
Feedback Bias
Current
ON/OFF
Threshold
V
FEEDBACK
ADJ Version Only
=
Voltage
I
ON/OFF
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions under which of the device is
guaranteed. Operating Ratings do not imply guaranteed performance limits. For guaranteed performance limits and associated test condition, see the electrical Characteristics tables.
Note 2: ESD was applied using the human-body model, a 100pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5 kΩ resistor into each pin.
Note 3: Typical values are determined with T
Note 4: All limits are guaranteed at room temperature (standard type face) and at temperature extremes (bold type face). All room temperature limits are 100
tested during production with T
ods. All limits are used to calculateAverage Outgoing Quality Level (AOQL).
ON/OFF Input
Current
ON/OFF Input=0V
=
=
T
25˚C and represent the most likely norm.
A
J
=
=
T
25˚C. All limits at temperature extremes are guaranteed via correlation using standard standard Quality Control (SQC) meth-
A
J
=
=
T
25˚C. Unless otherwise specified V
A
J
=
12V for the 3.3V, 5V and
IN
8V 4.2 6 mA
15V
50 100/150 µA
1
6
200
15
µA
mA
%
%
1.3V
85 nA
1.4 0.8 2.0 V
20 45 µA
%
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Normalized
Output Voltage
Efficiency vs I
LOAD
Standby Quiescent Current
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Line Regulation
Switch Current Limit
ON/OFF Threshold Voltage
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Efficiency vs Input Voltage
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Operating Quiescent Current
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ON/OFF Pin Current (Sourcing)
Switching Frequency
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Feedback Pin Bias Current
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Block Diagram
* Active Inductor Patent Number 5,514,947
†
Active Capacitor Patent Number 5,382,918
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Continuous Mode Switching Waveforms
L=10 µH, C
A: VSWPin Voltage, 10 V/div.
B: Inductor Current, 2 A/div
C: Output Ripple Voltage, 20 mV/div AC-Coupled
OUT
=
V
20V, V
IN
OUT
=
400 µF, C
=
5V, I
=
LOAD
ESR=13 mΩ
OUT
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Horizontal Time Base: 1 µs/div
Load Transient Response for Continuous Mode
L=10 µH, C
V
OUT
IN
=
20V, V
=
400 µF, C
OUT
=
5V
ESR=13 mΩ
OUT
5A
Discontinuous Mode Switching Waveforms
=
V
20V, V
IN
L=10 µH, C
A: VSWPin Voltage, 10 V/div.
B: Inductor Current, 1 A/div
C: Output Ripple Voltage, 20 mV/div AC-Coupled
OUT
OUT
=
400 µF, C
=
5V, I
=
LOAD
ESR=13 mΩ
OUT
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500 mA
Horizontal Time Base: 1 µs//iv
Load Transient Response for Discontinuous Mode
L=10 µH, C
=
V
20V, V
IN
=
400 µF, C
OUT
OUT
=
5V,
ESR=13 mΩ
OUT
A: Output Voltage, 100 mV//div, AC-Coupled.
B: Load Current: 500 mA to 5A Load Pulse
Horizontal Time Base: 100 µs/div
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A: Output Voltage, 100 mV/div, AC-Coupled.
B: Load Current: 200 mA to 3A Load Pulse
Horizontal Time Base: 200 µs/div
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Application Hints
The LM2678 provides all of the active functions required for
a step-down (buck) switching regulator. The internal power
switch is a DMOS power MOSFET to provide power supply
designs with high current capability, up to 5A, and highly efficient operation.
The LM2678 is part of the
power converters. A complete design uses a minimum number of external components, which have been
pre-determined from a variety of manufacturers. Using either
this data sheet or a designsoftware program called
Made Simple
ply can be designed quickly. The software is providedfree of
charge and can be downloaded from National Semiconductor’s Internet site located at http://www.national.com.
PIN 1 - Switch Output
This is the output of a power MOSFETswitch connected directly to the input voltage. The switch provides energy to an
inductor, an output capacitor and the load circuitry under
control of an internal pulse-width-modulator (PWM). The
PWM controller is internally clocked by afixed 260KHz oscillator. In a standard step-down application the duty cycle
(Time ON/Time OFF) of the power switch is proportional to
the ratio of the power supply output voltage to the inputvoltage. The voltage on pin1 switchesbetween Vin (switchON)
and below ground by the voltage dropof the external Schottky diode (switch OFF).
PIN 2 - Input
The input voltage for the power supplyis connected topin 2.
In addition to providing energy to the load the input voltage
also provides bias for the internal circuitry of the LM2678.
For guaranteed performance the input voltage must be in the
range of 8V to 40V. For best performance of the power supply the input pin should always be bypassed with an input capacitor located close to pin 2.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
(version 2.0) a complete switching powersup-
SIMPLE SWITCHER
family of
LM267X
PIN3-CBoost
A capacitor must be connected from pin 3 to the switch output, pin 1. This capacitor boosts thegate drive tothe internal
MOSFET above Vin to fully turn it ON. This minimizes conduction losses in the power switch to maintain high efficiency. The recommended value for C Boost is 0.01µF.
PIN 4 - Ground
This is the ground reference connection for all components
in the power supply. In fast-switching, high-current applications such as those implemented with the LM2678, it is recommended that a broad ground plane be used to minimize
signal coupling throughout the circuit
PIN5-NoConnection
PIN 6 - Feedback
This is the input to a two-stage high gain amplifier, which
drives the PWM controller. It is necessary to connectpin 6 to
the actual output of the power supply to set the dc output
voltage. For the fixed output devices (3.3V, 5V and 12V outputs), a direct wire connection to the output is all that is required as internal gain setting resistors are provided inside
the LM2678. For the adjustable output version two external
resistors are required to setthe dc output voltage.For stable
operation of the power supply it is important to prevent coupling of any inductor flux to the feedback input.
PIN 7 - ON/OFF
This input provides an electrical ON/OFF control of the
power supply. Connecting this pin to ground or to any voltage less than 0.8V will completely turn OFF the regulator.
The current drain from the input supply when OFF is only
50µA. Pin 7 has an internal pull-up current source of approximately 20µA and a protection clamp zener diode of 7V to
ground. When electrically driving the ON/OFF pin the high
voltage level for the ON condition should not exceed the 6V
absolute maximum limit. When ON/OFF control is not required pin 7 should be left open circuited.
FIGURE 1. Basic circuit for fixed output voltage applications.
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FIGURE 2. Basic circuit for adjustable output voltage applications
Power supply design using the LM2678 is greatly simplified
by using recommended external components. A wide range
of inductors, capacitors and Schottky diodes from several
manufacturers have been evaluated for use in designs that
cover the full rangeof capabilities(input voltage, output voltage and load current) of the LM2678.Asimple design procedure using nomographs and component tables provided in
this data sheet leads to a working design with very little effort. Alternatively, the design software,
Simple
(version 2.0), can also be used to provide instant
component selection, circuit performance calculations for
evaluation, a bill of materials component list and a circuit
schematic.
The individual components from the various manufacturers
called out for use are still just a small sample of the vast array of components available in the industry. While these
components are recommended, they are not exclusively the
only components for use in a design. After a close comparison of component specifications, equivalent devices from
other manufacturers could besubstituted foruse in an application.
Important considerations for each external component and
an explanation of how the nomographs and selection tables
were developed follows.
INDUCTOR
The inductor is the key component in a switching regulator.
For efficiency the inductor stores energy during the switch
ON time and then transfers energy to the load while the
switch is OFF.
Nomographs are used to select the inductance value required for a given set of operating conditions. The nomographs assume that the circuit is operating in continuous
mode (the current flowing through the inductor never falls to
zero). The magnitude of inductance isselected to maintaina
maximum ripple current of 30%of the maximum load current. If the ripple current exceeds this 30%limit the next
larger value is selected.
The inductors offered have been specifically manufactured
to provide proper operation under all operating conditions of
input and output voltage and load current.Several part types
are offered for a given amount of inductance. Both surface
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mount and through-hole devices are available. The inductors
from each of the three manufacturers have unique characteristics.
Renco: ferrite stick core inductors; benefits are typically lowest cost and can withstand ripple and transient peak currents
above the rated value. These inductors have an external
magnetic field, which may generate EMI.
Pulse Engineering: powdered iron toroid core inductors;
these also can withstandhigher thanrated currents and, being toroid inductors, will have low EMI.
Coilcraft: ferrite drum core inductors; these are the smallest
physical size inductors and are available only as surface
mount components. These inductors also generate EMI but
less than stick inductors.
OUTPUT CAPACITOR
The output capacitor acts to smooth the dc output voltage
and also provides energy storage.Selection of anoutput capacitor, with an associated equivalent series resistance
(ESR), impacts both the amount of output ripple voltage and
stability of the control loop.
The output ripple voltage of the power supply is the product
of the capacitor ESR and the inductorripple current. Thecapacitor types recommended in the tables were selected for
having low ESR ratings.
In addition, both surface mount tantalum capacitors and
through-hole aluminum electrolytic capacitors are offered as
solutions.
Impacting frequency stability of the overall control loop, the
output capacitance, in conjunction with the inductor, creates
a double pole inside the feedback loop. In addition the capacitance and the ESR value create a zero. These frequency response effects together with the internalfrequency
compensation circuitry of the LM2678 modify the gain and
phase shift of the closed loop system.
As a general rule for stable switching regulator circuits it is
desired to have the unity gain bandwidth of the circuit to be
limited to no more than one-sixth of the controller switching
frequency.With thefixed 260KHz switching frequency of the
LM2678, the output capacitor is selected to provide a unity
gain bandwidth of 40KHz maximum. Each recommended capacitor value has been chosen to achieve this result.
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In some cases multiple capacitors are required either to reduce the ESR of the output capacitor, to minimize output
ripple (a ripple voltage of 1%of Vout or less is the assumed
performance condition), or to increase the output capacitance to reduce the closed loop unitygain bandwidth (to less
than 40KHz). When parallel combinations of capacitors are
required it has been assumed that each capacitor is the exact same part type.
The RMS current and working voltage (WV) ratings of the
output capacitor arealso important considerations. In a typical step-down switching regulator, the inductor ripple current
(set to be no more than 30%of the maximum load current by
the inductor selection) is the current that flows through the
output capacitor. The capacitor RMS current rating must be
greater than this ripple current.The voltage rating of theoutput capacitor should begreater than1.3 times the maximum
output voltage of the power supply.If operation of the system
at elevated temperatures is required, the capacitor voltage
rating may be de-rated to less than the nominal room temperature rating. Careful inspection of the manufacturer’s
specification for de-rating of working voltage with temperature is important.
INPUT CAPACITOR
Fast changing currents in high current switching regulators
place a significant dynamic load on the unregulated power
source.An input capacitor helpsto provide additional current
to the power supply as well as smooth out input voltage
variations.
Like the output capacitor, the key specifications for the input
capacitor are RMS current rating and working voltage. The
RMS current flowing through the input capacitor is equal to
one-half of the maximum dc load current so the capacitor
should be rated to handle this. Paralleling multiple capacitors
proportionally increases the current rating of the total capacitance. The voltage rating should also be selected to be 1.3
times the maximum input voltage. Depending on the unregulated input power source, under light load conditions the
maximum input voltage could be significantly higher than
normal operation and should be considered when selecting
an input capacitor.
The input capacitor should be placed very close to the input
pin of the LM2678. Due to relative high current operation
with fast transient changes, the series inductance of input
connecting wires or PCB tracescan createringing signals at
the input terminal whichcould possiblypropagate to the output or other parts of the circuitry. It may be necessary in
some designs to add a small valued (0.1µF to 0.47µF) ceramic type capacitor in parallel with the input capacitor to
prevent or minimize any ringing.
CATCH DIODE
When the power switch in the LM2678 turns OFF,the current
through the inductor continues to flow.The path for this current is through the diode connected between the switch output and ground. This forward biased diode clamps the switch
output to a voltage less than ground. This negative voltage
must be greaterthan −1V so a low voltage drop (particularly
at high current levels) Schottky diodeis recommended. Total
efficiency of the entire powersupply is significantlyimpacted
by the power lost in the output catch diode. The average current through the catch diodeis dependent on theswitch duty
cycle (D) and isequal tothe loadcurrent times (1-D). Use of
a diode rated formuch highercurrent than is required by the
actual application helps to minimize the voltage drop and
power loss in the diode.
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During the switch ON time the diode will be reversed biased
by the input voltage. The reverse voltage rating of the diode
should be at least 1.3 times greater than the maximum input
voltage.
BOOST CAPACITOR
The boost capacitor creates a voltage used to overdrive the
gate of the internal power MOSFET.This improves efficiency
by minimizing the on resistance of theswitch and associated
power loss. For all applications it is recommended to use a
0.01µF/50V ceramic capacitor.
SIMPLE DESIGN PROCEDURE
Using the nomographs and tables in this data sheet (or use
the available design software at http://www.national.com) a
complete step-down regulator can be designed in a few
simple steps.
Step 1: Define the power supply operating conditions:
Required output voltage
Maximum DC input voltage
Maximum output load current
Step 2: Set the output voltage by selecting a fixed output
LM2678 (3.3V, 5V or 12V applications) or determine the required feedback resistors for use with the adjustable
LM2678−ADJ
Step 3: Determine the inductor required by using one of the
four nomographs,
Figure 3
through
Figure 6
. Table 1 provides a specific manufacturer andpart number for the inductor.
Step 4: Using Table 3 (fixed output voltage) or Table 6 (adjustable output voltage), determine the output capacitance
required for stable operation. Table 2 provides the specific
capacitor type from the manufacturer of choice.
Step 5: Determine an input capacitor from Table 4 for fixed
output voltage applications. Use Table 2 to find the specific
capacitor type. For adjustable output circuits select a capacitor from Table 2 with a sufficientworking voltage(WV) rating
greater than Vin max, andan rms current rating greaterthan
one-half the maximum load current (2 or more capacitors in
parallel may be required).
Step 6: Select a diode from Table5. The current rating of the
diode must be greater thanI load maxand the ReverseVoltage rating must be greater than Vin max.
Step 7: Include a 0.01µF/50V capacitor forCboost in the design.
FIXED OUTPUT VOLTAGE DESIGN EXAMPLE
A system logic power supply bus of 3.3V is to be generated
from a wall adapter which provides an unregulated DC voltage of 13V to 16V. The maximum load current is 4A.
Through-hole components are preferred.
Step 1: Operating conditions are:
Vout=3.3V
Vin max=16V
Iload max=4A
Step 2: Select an LM2678T-3.3. The output voltage will have
a tolerance of
±
2%at room temperature and±3%over the full operating
temperature range.
Step 3: Use the nomograph for the 3.3V device ,
The intersection of the 16V horizontal line (V
4A vertical line (I
tor, is required.
max) indicates that L46, a 15µH induc-
load
Figure 3
max) and the
in
From Table 1, L46 in a through-hole component is available
from Renco with part number RL-1283-15-43.
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Step 4: Use Table3 to determine an outputcapacitor. With a
3.3V output and a 15µH inductor there are four through-hole
output capacitor solutions with the number of same type capacitors to be paralleled and an identifying capacitor code
given. Table 2 provides the actual capacitor characteristics.
Any of the following choices will work in the circuit:
2 x 220µF/10V Sanyo OS-CON (code C5)
2 x 820µF/16V Sanyo MV-GX (code C5)
1 x 3900µF/10V Nichicon PL (code C7)
2 x 560µF/35V Panasonic HFQ (code C5)
Step 5: Use Table 4 to select an input capacitor. With 3.3V
output and 15µH there are three through-hole solutions.
These capacitors provide a sufficient voltage rating and an
rms current rating greater than 2A (1/2 I
ing Table2 for specific component characteristics the following choices are suitable:
2 x 680µF/63V Sanyo MV-GX (code C13)
1 x 1200µF/63V Nichicon PL (code C25)
1 x 1500µF/63V Panasonic HFQ (code C16)
Step 6: From Table5a5Aormore Schottky diode must be
selected. For through-hole components only 40V rated diodes are indicated and 4 part types are suitable:
1N5825
MBR745
80SQ045
6TQ045
Step 7: A 0.01µF capacitor will be used for Cboost.
ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT DESIGN EXAMPLE
In this example it is desired toconvert the voltage from atwo
battery automotive power supply (voltage range of 20V to
28V,typical in largetruck applications)to the 14.8VDC alternator supply typically used to power electronic equipment
from single battery 12V vehicle systems. The load current required is 3.5A maximum. It is also desired to implement the
power supply with all surface mount components.
Step 1: Operating conditions are:
Vout=14.8V
Vin max=28V
Iload max=3.5A
Step 2: Select an LM2678S-ADJ. To set the output voltage
to 14.9V two resistors need to be chosen (R1 and R2 in
ure 2
). For the adjustable device the output voltage is set by
the following relationship:
Where VFBis the feedback voltage of typically 1.21V.
A recommended value to use for R1 is 1K. In this example
then R2 is determined to be:
max). Again us-
load
Fig-
Step 3: To use the nomograph for the adjustable device,
ure 6
, requires a calculation of the inductor
Volt
microsecond constant (E•T expressed in V•µS) from
•
Fig-
the following formula:
where V
switch which is R
be typically 0.12Ω x 3.5A or 0.42V andV
across the forward bisased Schottky diode, typically 0.5V.
is the voltage drop across the internal power
SAT
ds(ON)
times I
. In this example this would
load
is the voltage drop
D
The switching frequency of 260KHz is the nominal value to
use to estimate the ON time of the switch during which energy is stored in the inductor.
For this example E
Using
Figure 6
the 3.5A vertical line (I
inductor, or L49, a 33µH inductor could be used. Either in-
T is found to be:
•
, the intersection of 27V•µS horizontally and
max) indicates that L48 , a 47µH
load
ductor will be suitable, but for this example selecting the
larger inductance will result in lower ripple current.
From Table1, L48 in a surface mount component is available
from Pulse Engineering with part number P0848.
Step 4: Use Table6 to determine an outputcapacitor. With a
14.8V output the 12.5 to 15V row is used and witha 47µH inductor there are three surface mount output capacitor solutions. Table 2 provides the actual capacitor characteristics
based on the C Code number. Any of the following choices
can be used:
1 x 33µF/20V AVX TPS (code C6)
1 x 47µF/20V Sprague 594 (code C8)
1 x 47µF/20V Kemet T495 (code C8)
Important Note:
When using the adjustable device in low
voltage applications (less than3V output), if the nomograph,
Figure 6, selects an inductance of 22µH or less, Table6 does
not provide an output capacitor solution. With these conditions the number of output capacitors required for stable operation becomes impractical. It is recommended to use either a 33µH or 47µHinductor andthe output capacitorsfrom
Table 6.
Step 5: An input capacitor for this example will require at
least a 35V WV rating with an rms current rating of 1.75A
(1/2 Iout max). From Table 2 it can be seen that C12, a
33µF/35V capacitor from Sprague, has the highest
voltage/current rating of the surface mount components and
that two of these capacitor in parallel will be adquate.
Step 6: From Table5a5Aormore Schottky diode must be
selected. For surface mount diodes with a margin of safety
on the voltage rating one of two diodes can be used:
MBRD1545CT
6TQ045S
Step 7: A 0.01µF capacitor will be used for Cboost.
R2=11.23KΩ
The closest standard 1%tolerance value to use is 11.3KΩ
This will set the nominal output voltage to 14.88V which is
within 0.5%of the target value.
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Application Hints (Continued)
INDUCTOR VALUE SELECTION GUIDES (For Continuous Mode Operation)
FIGURE 3. LM2678-3.3
FIGURE 5. LM2678-12
DS100886-21
DS100886-23
DS100886-22
FIGURE 4. LM2678-5.0
DS100886-24
FIGURE 6. LM2678-ADJ
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Table 1. Inductor Manufacturer Part Numbers
Inductor
Reference
Number
Inductance
(µH)
L23 33 1.35 RL-5471-7 RL1500-33 PE-53823 PE-53823S DO3316-333
L24 22 1.65 RL-1283-22-43 RL1500-22 PE-53824 PE-53824S DO3316-223
L25 15 2.00 RL-1283-15-43 RL1500-15 PE-53825 PE-53825S DO3316-153
L29 100 1.41 RL-5471-4 RL-6050-100 PE-53829 PE-53829S DO5022P-104
L30 68 1.71 RL-5471-5 RL6050-68 PE-53830 PE-53830S DO5022P-683
L31 47 2.06 RL-5471-6 RL6050-47 PE-53831 PE-53831S DO5022P-473
L32 33 2.46 RL-5471-7 RL6050-33 PE-53932 PE-53932S DO5022P-333
L33 22 3.02 RL-1283-22-43 RL6050-22 PE-53933 PE-53933S DO5022P-223
L34 15 3.65 RL-1283-15-43 — PE-53934 PE-53934S DO5022P-153
L38 68 2.97 RL-5472-2 — PE-54038 PE-54038S —
L39 47 3.57 RL-5472-3 — PE-54039 PE-54039S —
L40 33 4.26 RL-1283-33-43 — PE-54040 PE-54040S —
L41 22 5.22 RL-1283-22-43 — PE-54041 P0841 —
L44 68 3.45 RL-5473-3 — PE-54044 — —
L45 10 4.47 RL-1283-10-43 — — P0845 DO5022P-103HC
L46 15 5.60 RL-1283-15-43 — — P0846 DO5022P-153HC
L47 10 5.66 RL-1283-10-43 — — P0847 DO5022P-103HC
L48 47 5.61 RL-1282-47-43 — — P0848 —
L49 33 5.61 RL-1282-33-43 — — P0849 —
Current
(A)
Through Hole Surface
Renco Pulse Engineering Coilcraft
Mount
Through
Hole
Surface
Mount
Surface Mount
Inductor Manufacturer Contact Numbers
Coilcraft Phone (800) 322-2645
FAX (708) 639-1469
Coilcraft, Europe Phone +44 1236 730 595
FAX +44 1236 730 627
Pulse Engineering Phone (619) 674-8100
FAX (619) 674-8262
Pulse Engineering, Phone +353 93 24 107
Europe FAX +353 93 24 459
Renco Electronics Phone (800) 645-5828
FAX (516) 586-5562
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Table 2. Input and Output Capacitor Codes
Capacitor
Reference
Code
C1 330 6.3 1.15 120 6.3 1.1 100 6.3 0.82
C2 100 10 1.1 220 6.3 1.4 220 6.3 1.1
C3 220 10 1.15 68 10 1.05 330 6.3 1.1
C4 47 16 0.89 150 10 1.35 100 10 1.1
C5 100 16 1.15 47 16 1 150 10 1.1
C6 33 20 0.77 100 16 1.3 220 10 1.1
C7 68 20 0.94 180 16 1.95 33 20 0.78
C8 22 25 0.77 47 20 1.15 47 20 0.94
C9 10 35 0.63 33 25 1.05 68 20 0.94
C10 22 35 0.66 68 25 1.6 10 35 0.63
C11 15 35 0.75 22 35 0.63
C12 33 35 1 4.7 50 0.66
C13 15 50 0.9
AVX TPS Series Sprague 594D Series Kemet T495 Series
C
(µF)WV(V)
Irms
(A)C(µF)WV(V)
Surface Mount
Irms
(A)C(µF)WV(V)
Irms
(A)
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Table 2. Input and Output Capacitor Codes (continued)
Through Hole
Capacitor
Reference
Code
C1 47 6.3 1 1000 6.3 0.8 680 10 0.8 82 35 0.4
C2 150 6.3 1.95 270 16 0.6 820 10 0.98 120 35 0.44
C3 330 6.3 2.45 470 16 0.75 1000 10 1.06 220 35 0.76
C4 100 10 1.87 560 16 0.95 1200 10 1.28 330 35 1.01
C5 220 10 2.36 820 16 1.25 2200 10 1.71 560 35 1.4
C6 33 16 0.96 1000 16 1.3 3300 10 2.18 820 35 1.62
C7 100 16 1.92 150 35 0.65 3900 10 2.36 1000 35 1.73
C8 150 16 2.28 470 35 1.3 6800 10 2.68 2200 35 2.8
C9 100 20 2.25 680 35 1.4 180 16 0.41 56 50 0.36
C10 47 25 2.09 1000 35 1.7 270 16 0.55 100 50 0.5
C11 220 63 0.76 470 16 0.77 220 50 0.92
C12 470 63 1.2 680 16 1.02 470 50 1.44
C13 680 63 1.5 820 16 1.22 560 50 1.68
C14 1000 63 1.75 1800 16 1.88 1200 50 2.22
C15 220 25 0.63 330 63 1.42
C16 220 35 0.79 1500 63 2.51
C17 560 35 1.43
C18 2200 35 2.68
C19 150 50 0.82
C20 220 50 1.04
C21 330 50 1.3
C22 100 63 0.75
C23 390 63 1.62
C24 820 63 2.22
C25 1200 63 2.51
Sanyo OS-CON SA
Series
C (µF) WV
(V)
Sanyo MV-GX Series Nichicon PL Series Panasonic HFQ Series
Irms
(A)C(µF)WV(V)
Irms
(A)C(µF)WV(V)
Irms
(A)C(µF)WV(V)
Irms
(A)
Capacitor Manufacturer Contact Numbers
Nichicon Phone (847) 843-7500
FAX (847) 843-2798
Panasonic Phone (714) 373-7857
FAX (714) 373-7102
AVX Phone (845) 448-9411
FAX (845) 448-1943
Sprague/Vishay Phone (207) 324-4140
FAX (207) 324-7223
Sanyo Phone (619) 661-6322
FAX (619) 661-1055
Kemet Phone (864) 963-6300
FAX (864) 963-6521
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Table 3. Output Capacitors for Fixed Output Voltage Application
Output
Voltage
Output
Voltage
No. represents the number of identical capacitor types to be connected in parallel
C Code indicates the Capacitor Reference number in Table 2 for identifying the specific component from the manufacturer.
(V)
3.3
5
12
(V)
3.3
5
12
Inductance
(µH)
10 5C15C15C2
15 4C14C14C3
22 3C22C73C4
33 1C12C73C4
10 4C24C64C4
15 3C32C73C5
22 3C22C73C4
33 2C22C32C4
47 2C21C72C4
10 4C53C65C9
15 3C52C74C9
22 2C52C63C8
33 2C51C73C8
47 2C41C62C8
68 1C51C52C7
100 1C41C51C8
Inductance
(µH)
10 2 C5 2 C6 1 C8 2 C6
15 2 C5 2 C5 1 C7 2 C5
22 1 C5 1 C10 1 C5 1 C7
33 1 C5 1 C10 1 C5 1 C7
10 2 C4 2 C5 1 C6 2 C5
15 1 C5 1 C10 1 C5 1 C7
22 1 C5 1 C9 1 C5 1 C5
33 1 C4 1 C5 1 C4 1 C4
47 1 C4 1 C4 1 C2 2 C4
10 2 C7 1 C10 1 C14 2 C4
15 1 C8 1 C6 1 C17 1 C5
22 1 C7 1 C5 1 C13 1 C5
33 1 C7 1 C4 1 C12 1 C4
47 1 C7 1 C3 1 C11 1 C3
68 1 C6 1 C2 1 C10 1 C3
100 1 C6 1 C2 1 C9 1 C1
AVX TPS Series Sprague 594D
No. C Code No. C Code No. C Code
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Series
No. C Code No. C Code No. C Code No. C Code
Surface Mount
Series
Through Hole
Sanyo MV-GX
Series
Kemet T495 Series
Nichicon PL Series
Panasonic HFQ
Series
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Table 4. Input Capacitors for Fixed Output Voltage Application
(Assumes worst case maximum input voltage and load current for a given inductance value)
Output
Voltage
(V)
Inductance
(µH)
AVX TPS Series Sprague 594D
No. C Code No. C Code No. C Code
10 3C72C103C9
3.3
15
22
33
**
**
**
10 3C42C63C9
15 4 C9 3 C12 4 C10
5
22
33
47
**
**
**
10 4 C9 2 C10 4 C10
15 4 C8 2 C10 4 C10
22 4 C9 3 C12 4 C10
12
Output
Voltage
(V)
33
47
68
100
Inductance
(µH)
**
**
**
**
Sanyo OS-CON SA
Series
No. C Code No. C Code No. C Code No. C Code
10 2 C9 2 C8 1 C18 1 C8
3.3
15
22
33
**
**
**
10 2 C7 2 C8 1 C25 1 C8
15
5
22
33
47
**
**
**
**
10 2 C10 2 C8 1 C18 1 C8
15 2 C10 2 C8 1 C18 1 C8
22
12
33
47
68
100
*
Check voltage rating of capacitors to be greater than application input voltage.
No. represents the number of identical capacitor types to be connected in parallel
C Code indicates the Capacitor Reference number in Table 2 for identifying the specific component from the manufacturer.
**
**
**
**
**
Surface Mount
Series
Kemet T495 Series
3 C13 4 C12
2 C13 3 C12
2 C13 3 C12
3 C13 4 C12
2 C13 3 C12
1 C13 2 C12
3 C13 4 C12
2 C13 3 C12
2 C13 2 C12
1 C13 2 C12
Through Hole
Sanyo MV-GX
Series
Nichicon PL Series
Panasonic HFQ
2 C13 1 C25 1 C16
1 C14 1 C24 1 C16
1 C14 1 C24 1 C16
2C81C251C8
2 C13 1 C25 1 C16
1 C14 1 C23 1 C13
1 C12 1 C19 1 C11
2C81C181C8
2 C12 1 C24 1 C14
1 C14 1 C23 1 C13
1 C13 1 C21 1 C15
1 C11 1 C22 1 C11
Series
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Table 5. Schottky Diode Selection Table
Reverse
Voltage
(V)
20V SK32 1N5820
30V SK33 MBRD835L 1N5821
40V SK34 MBRD1545CT 1N5822 1N5825
50V or
More
Surface Mount Through Hole
3A 5A or More 3A 5A or
More
SR302
30WQ03F 31DQ03
30BQ040 6TQ045S MBR340 MBR745
30WQ04F 31DQ04 80SQ045
MBRS340 SR403 6TQ045
MBRD340
SK35 MBR350
30WQ05F 31DQ05
SR305
Diode Manufacturer Contact Numbers
International Rectifier Phone (310) 322-3331
FAX (310) 322-3332
Motorola Phone (800) 521-6274
FAX (602) 244-6609
General
Semiconductor
Diodes, Inc. Phone (805) 446-4800
Phone (516) 847-3000
FAX (516) 847-3236
FAX (805) 446-4850
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Table 6. Output Capacitors for Adjustable Output Voltage Applications
Surface Mount
Output Voltage
(V)
1.21 to 2.50
2.5 to 3.75
3.75 to 5
5 to 6.25
6.25 to 7.5
7.5 to 10
10 to 12.5
12.5 to 15
15 to 20
20 to 30
30 to 37
Inductance
(µH)
*
33
*
47
*
33
*
47
22 4C13C24C3
33 3C12C23C3
47 2C12C22C3
22 3C23C33C4
33 2C22C32C4
47 2C22C32C4
68 1C21C31C4
22 3C21C43C4
33 2C21C32C4
47 1C31C41C6
68 1C21C31C4
33 2C51C62C8
47 1C51C62C8
68 1C51C61C8
100 1C41C51C8
33 1C51C62C8
47 1C51C62C8
68 1C51C61C8
100 1C51C61C8
33 1C61C81C8
47 1C61C81C8
68 1C61C81C8
100 1C61C81C8
33 1 C8 1 C10 2 C10
47 1C81C92C10
68 1C81C92C10
100 1C81C91C10
33 2 C9 2 C11 2 C11
47 1 C10 1 C12 1 C11
68 1 C9 1 C12 1 C11
100 1 C9 1 C12 1 C11
10 4 C13 8 C12
15 3 C13 5 C12
22 No Values Available 2 C13 4 C12
33 1 C13 3 C12
47 1 C13 2 C12
68 1 C13 2 C12
AVX TPS Series Sprague 594D
Series
No. C Code No. C Code No. C Code
7C16C27C3
5C14C25C3
4C13C24C3
3C12C23C3
Kemet T495 Series
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Table 6. Output Capacitors for Adjustable Output Voltage Applications
(continued)
Through Hole
Output Voltage
(V)
1.21 to 2.50
2.5 to 3.75
3.75 to 5
5 to 6.25
6.25 to 7.5
7.5 to 10
10 to 12.5
12.5 to 15
15 to 20
20 to 30
30 to 37
* Set to a higher value for a practical design solution. See Applications Hints section
No. represents the number of identical capacitor types to be connected in parallel
C Code indicates the Capacitor Reference number in Table 2 for identifying the specific component from the manufacturer.
Inductance
(µH)
33
47
33
47
22 1 C3 3 C1 3 C1 2 C5
33 1 C2 2 C1 2 C1 1 C5
47 1 C2 2 C1 1 C3 1 C5
22 1 C5 2 C6 2 C3 2 C5
33 1 C4 1 C6 2 C1 1 C5
47 1 C4 1 C6 1 C3 1 C5
68 1 C4 1 C6 1 C1 1 C5
22 1 C5 1 C6 2 C1 1 C5
33 1 C4 1 C6 1 C3 1 C5
47 1 C4 1 C6 1 C1 1 C5
68 1 C4 1 C2 1 C1 1 C5
33 1 C7 1 C6 1 C14 1 C5
47 1 C7 1 C6 1 C14 1 C5
68 1 C7 1 C2 1 C14 1 C2
100 1 C7 1 C2 1 C14 1 C2
33 1 C7 1 C6 1 C14 1 C5
47 1 C7 1 C2 1 C14 1 C5
68 1 C7 1 C2 1 C9 1 C2
100 1 C7 1 C2 1 C9 1 C2
33 1 C9 1 C10 1 C15 1 C2
47 1 C9 1 C10 1 C15 1 C2
68 1 C9 1 C10 1 C15 1 C2
100 1 C9 1 C10 1 C15 1 C2
33 1 C10 1 C7 1 C15 1 C2
47 1 C10 1 C7 1 C15 1 C2
68 1 C10 1 C7 1 C15 1 C2
100 1 C10 1 C7 1 C15 1 C2
33 1 C7 1 C16 1 C2
47 No Values 1 C7 1 C16 1 C2
68 Available 1 C7 1 C16 1 C2
100 1 C7 1 C16 1 C2
10 1 C12 1 C20 1 C10
15 1 C11 1 C20 1 C11
22 No Values 1 C11 1 C20 1 C10
33 Available 1 C11 1 C20 1 C10
47 1 C11 1 C20 1 C10
68 1 C11 1 C20 1 C10
Sanyo OS-CON SA
*
*
*
*
Series
No. C Code No. C Code No. C Code No. C Code
2C35C15C33 C
2C24C13C32C5
1C33C13C12C5
1C22C12C31C5
Sanyo MV-GX
Series
Nichicon PL Series
Panasonic HFQ
Series
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
TO-263 Surface Mount Power Package
Order Number LM2678S-3.3, LM2678S-5.0,
LM2678S-12 or LM2678S-ADJ
NS Package Number TS7B
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Order Number LM2678T-3.3, LM2678T-5.0,
TO-220 Power Package
LM2678T-12 or LM2678T-ADJ
NS Package Number TA07B
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