The LM2618 step-down DC-DC converter is optimized for
powering low voltage circuits from a single Lithium-Ion cell. It
provides up to 400mA (300mA for B grade), over an input
voltage range of 2.8V to 5.5V. Pin programmable output
voltages of 1.80V, 1.83V, 1.87V or 1.92V allow adjustment
for MPU voltage options without board redesign or external
feedback resistors. Internal synchronous rectification provides high efficiency in both PWM and PFM operation.
The device has three pin-selectable modes for maximizing
battery life in mobile phones and similar portable applications. Low-noise PWM mode offers 600kHz fixed-frequency
operation to reduce interference in RF and data acquisition
applications during full-power operation. A SYNC input allows synchronizing the switching frequency in a range of
500kHz to 1MHz to avoid noise from intermodulation with
system frequencies. Low-current hysteretic PFM mode reduces quiescent current to 180 µA (typ.) during system
standby. Shutdown mode turns the device off and reduces
battery consumption to 0.02µA (typ.). Additional features
include soft start and current overload protection.
The LM2618 is available in a 10 pin micro SMD packge. This
package uses National’s wafer level chip-scale micro SMD
technology and offers the smallest possible size. Only three
small external surface-mount components, an inductor and
two ceramic capacitors are required.
Key Specifications
n Operates from a single LiION cell (2.8V to 5.5V)
n Internal synchronous rectification provides high
efficiency in both PWM and PFM
n Pin programmable output voltage (1.80V, 1.83V, 1.87V
and 1.92V)
n 400mA maximum load capability (300mA for B grade)
±
n
2% PWM mode DC output voltage precision
n 5mV typ PWM mode output voltage ripple
n 180 µA typ PFM mode quiescent current
n 0.02µA typ shutdown mode current
n Internal synchronous rectification for high efficiency
(91% at 3.0V
n 600kHz PWM mode switching frequency
n SYNC input for PWM mode frequency synchronization
from 500kHz to 1MHz
, 1.92V
IN
OUT
)
Features
n Sub-miniature 10-pin micro SMD package
n Only three tiny surface-mount external components
required
n Uses small ceramic capacitors.
n Internal soft start
n Current overload protection
n Thermal Shutdown Protection
n No external compensation required
Applications
n Mobile Phones
n Hand-Held Radios
n Battery Powered Devices
(*) XY - denotes the date code marking (2 digit) in production
(*) TT - refers to die run/lot traceability for production
(*) I - pin one indication
(*) S - Product line designator
Note that Package Marking may change over the course of production
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20036405
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Pin Description
Pin Number (*)Pin NameFunction
A1FBFeedback Analog Input. Connect to the output at the output filter capacitor (Figure 1)
B1VID1Output Voltage Control Inputs. Set the output voltage using these digital inputs (see Table
C1VID0
D1SYNC/MODESynchronization Input. Use this digital input for frequency selection or modulation control.
D2ENEnable Input. For shutdown, set low to SGND. (See Shut down Mode in the Device
D3PGNDPower Ground
C3SWSwitching Node connection to the internal PFET switch and NFET synchronous rectifier.
B3PVINPower Supply Input to the internal PFET switch. Connect to the input filter capacitor
A3VDDAnalog Supply Input. If board layout is not optimum, an optional 0.1µF ceramic capacitor
A2SGNDAnalog and Control Ground
(*) Note that the pin numbering scheme for the microSMD package was revised in April,2002 to conform to JEDEC standard. Only the pin numbers were revised.
No changes to the physical location of the inputs/outputs were made. For reference purpose, the obsolete numbering had FB as pin 1, VID1 as pin 2, VID0 as pin
3, SYNC as pin 4, EN as pin 5, PGND as pin 6, SW as pin 7, PVIN as pin 8, VDD as pin 9 and SGND as pin 10.
1). The output defaults to 1.87V if these pins are unconnected.
Set:
SYNC/MODE = high for low-noise 600kHz PWM mode
SYNC/MODE = low for low-current PFM mode
SYNC/MODE = a 500kHz - 1MHz external clock for synchronization to an external clock
in PWM mode. See Synchronization and Operating Modes in the Device Information
section.
Information section.)
Connect to an inductor with a saturation current rating that exceeds the max Switch Peak
Current Limit specification of the LM2618 (Figure 1)
(Figure 1).
is suggested (Figure 1)
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
LM2618
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
PVIN, VDD, to SGND−0.2V to +6V
PGND to SGND−0.2V to +0.2V
EN, SYNC/MODE, VID0, VID1 to
SGND−0.2V to +6V
Lead temperature
(Soldering, 10 sec.)260˚C
Junction Temperature (Note 2)−25˚C to 125˚C
Minimum ESD Rating
Human body model, C = 100pF, R =
1.5 kΩ
Thermal Resistance (θ
)
JA
LM2618ATL & LM2618BTL (Note 3)140˚C/W
FB, SW(GND −0.2V) to
(VDD +0.2V)
Storage Temperature Range−45˚C to +150˚C
Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard typeface are for TA=TJ= 25˚C, and those in bold face type apply over the full Operating Temperature Range (T
0V.
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnits
V
V
V
IN
FB
HYST
Input Voltage Range (Note4)PVIN = VDD = VID1 = VID0 =
Specifications with standard typeface are for TA=TJ= 25˚C, and those in bold face type apply over the full Operating Temperature Range (T
0V.
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnits
F
SYNC
SYNC/MODE Clock
Frequency Range
(Note 8)
F
OSC
Internal Oscillator
Frequency
T
min
Minimum ON-Time of P FET
Switch in PWM Mode
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings are conditions for which the device is intended
to be functional, but parameter specifications may not be guaranteed. For guaranteed specifications and associated test conditions, see the Min and Max limits and
Conditions in the Electrical Characteristics table. Electrical Characteristics table limits are guaranteed by production testing, design or correlation using standard
Statistical Quality Control methods. Typical (Typ) specifications are mean or average values from characterization at 25˚C and are not guaranteed.
Note 2: In PWM mode, Thermal shutdown will occur if the junction temperature exceeds the 150˚C maximum junction temperature of the device.
Note 3: Thermal resistance specified with 2 layer PCB(0.5/0.5 oz. cu).
Note 4: The LM2618 is designed for cell phone applications where turn-on after power-up is controlled by the system processor and internal UVLO (Under Voltage
LockOut) circuitry is unecessary. The LM2618 has no UVLO circuitry and should be kept in shutdown by holding the EN pin low until the input voltage exceeds 2.8V.
Although the LM2618 exhibits safe behavior while enabled at low input voltages, this is not guaranteed.
Note 5: The feedback voltage is trimmed at the 1.87V output setting. The other output voltages result from the pin selection of the internal DAC’s divider ratios. The
precision for the feedback voltages is
Note 6: : The hysteresis voltage is the minimum voltage swing on FB that causes the internal feedback and control circuitry to turn the internal PFET switch on and
then off during PFM mode.
Note 7: Current limit is built-in, fixed, and not adjustable. If the current limit is reached while the output is pulled below about 0.7V, the internal PFET switch turns
off for 2.5 µs to allow the inductor current to diminish.
Note 8: SYNC driven with an external clock switching between VDD and GND. When an external clock is present at SYNC, the IC is forced to PWM mode at the
external clock frequency. The LM2618 synchronizes to the rising edge of the external clock.