LM2574/LM2574HV SIMPLE SWITCHER 0.5A Step-Down Voltage Regulator
June 1999
General Description
The LM2574 series of regulators are monolithic integrated
circuits that provide all the active functions for a step-down
(buck) switching regulator, capable of driving a 0.5A 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.
The LM2574 series offers a high-efficiency replacement for
popular three-terminal linear regulators. Because of its high
efficiency, the copper traces on the printed circuit board are
normally the only heat sinking needed.
A standard series of inductors optimized for use with the
LM2574 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, 1.23V to 37V
n Guaranteed 0.5A output current
n Wide input voltage range, 40V, up to 60V for HV version
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
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)
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DS011394-1
Connection Diagrams
8-Lead DIP
* No internal connection, but should be soldered to PC board for best heat
transfer.
DS011394-2
Top View
Order Number LM2574-3.3HVN, LM2574HVN-5.0,
LM2574HVN-12, LM2574HVN-15, LM2574HVN-ADJ,
LM2574N-3.3, LM2574N-5.0, LM2574N-12,
LM2574N-15 or LM2574N-ADJ
See NS Package Number N08A
14-Lead Wide
Surface Mount (WM)
DS011394-3
Top View
Order Number LM2574HVM-3.3, LM2574HVM-5.0,
LM2574HVM-12, LM2574HVM-15, LM2574HVM-ADJ,
LM2574M-3.3 LM2574M-5.0, LM2574M-12,
LM2574M-15 or LM2574M-ADJ
See NS Package Number M14B
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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
LM257445V
LM2574HV63V
ON /OFF Pin Input Voltage
Output Voltage to Ground
(Steady State)−1V
Minimum ESD Rating
−0.3V ≤ V ≤ +V
Lead Temperature
(Soldering, 10 seconds)260˚C
Maximum Junction Temperature150˚C
Power DissipationInternally Limited
Thermal ResistanceN Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 8)92
N Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 9)72˚C/W
M Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 8)102
M Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 9)78
=
25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Tempera-
J
=
12V for the 3.3V, 5V, and Adjustable version, V
IN
=
100 mA.
=
25V for the 12V version,
IN
LM2574HV-XX
TypLimit
(Note 2)
=
5V50100/500nA
OUT
47/42kHz(Min)
58/63kHz(Max)
=
0.5A (Note 4)0.9V
1.2/1.4V(max)
93
0.7/0.65A(Min)
1.6/1.8A(Max)
Output=−1V30mA(Max)
10mA(Max)
(Limits)
%
%
(Min)
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All Output Voltage Versions
Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for T
ture Range. Unless otherwise specified, V
=
and V
SymbolParameterConditionsLM2574-XXUnits
ON /OFF CONTROL Test Circuit
V
IH
V
IL
I
H
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. All limits are used to calculate
Average Outgoing Quality Level.
Note 3: External components such as the catch diode, inductor, input and output capacitors can affect switching regulator system performance. When the LM2574
is used as shown in the
Note 4: Output pin sourcing current. No diode, inductor or capacitor connected to output pin.
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 with approximately 1 square inch of printed circuit board copper surrounding the leads. Additional copper area will
lower thermal resistance further. See application hints in this data sheet and the thermal model in Switchers Made Simple software.
Note 9: Junction to ambient thermal resistance with approximately 4 square inches of 1 oz. (0.0014 in. thick) printed circuit board copper surrounding the leads. Ad-
ditional copper area will lower thermal resistance further. (See Note 8.)
Note 10: The oscillator frequency reduces to approximately 18 kHz 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%.
30V for the 15V version. I
IN
Figure 2
ON /OFF Pin LogicV
Input LevelV
ON /OFF Pin InputON /OFF Pin=5V (OFF)12µA
Current30µA(Max)
Figure 2
test circuit, system performance will be as shown in system parameters section of Electrical Characteristics.
=
40V (60V for high voltage version).
IN
(Continued)
=
25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Tempera-