•550kHz (LM2734Y) and 1.6MHz (LM2734X)
Switching Frequencies
•300mΩ NMOS Switch
•30nA Shutdown Current
•0.8V, 2% Internal Voltage Reference
•Internal Soft-Start
•Current-Mode, PWM Operation
•WEBENCH®Online Design Tool
•Thermal Shutdown
•LM2734XQ/LM2734YQ are AEC-Q100 Grade 1
Qualified and are Manufactured on an
Automotive Grade Flow
APPLICATIONS
•Local Point of Load Regulation
•Core Power in HDDs
•Set-Top Boxes
•Battery Powered Devices
•USB Powered Devices
•DSL Modems
•Notebook Computers
•Automotive
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DESCRIPTION
The LM2734 regulator is a monolithic, high frequency,
PWM step-down DC/DC converter in a 6-pin Thin
SOT package. It provides all the active functions to
provide local DC/DC conversion with fast transient
response and accurate regulation in the smallest
possible PCB area.
With a minimum of external components and online
design support through WEBENCH®, the LM2734 is
easy to use. The ability to drive 1A loads with an
internal 300mΩ NMOS switch using state-of-the-art
0.5µm BiCMOS technology results in the best power
density available. The world class control circuitry
allows for on-times as low as 13ns, thus supporting
exceptionally high frequency conversion over the
entire 3V to 20V input operating range down to the
minimum output voltage of 0.8V. Switching frequency
is internally set to 550kHz (LM2734Y) or 1.6MHz
(LM2734X), allowing the use of extremely small
surface mount inductors and chip capacitors. Even
though the operating frequencies are very high,
efficiencies up to 90% are easy to achieve. External
shutdown is included, featuring an ultra-low stand-by
current of 30nA. The LM2734 utilizes current-mode
control and internal compensation to provide highperformance regulationover awide rangeof
operating conditions. Additional features include
internal soft-start circuitry to reduce inrush current,
pulse-by-pulse current limit, thermal shutdown, and
output over-voltage protection.
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PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
1BOOSTBoost voltage that drives the internal NMOS control switch. A bootstrap
2GNDSignal and Power ground pin. Place the bottom resistor of the feedback
3FBFeedback pin. Connect FB to the external resistor divider to set output
4ENEnable control input. Logic high enables operation. Do not allow this pin to
5V
6SWOutput switch. Connects to the inductor, catch diode, and bootstrap
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
capacitor is connected between the BOOST and SW pins.
network as close as possible to this pin for accurate regulation.
voltage.
float or be greater than VIN+ 0.3V.
IN
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Input supply voltage. Connect a bypass capacitor to this pin.
capacitor.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
V
IN
(1)(2)
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-0.5V to 24V
SW Voltage-0.5V to 24V
Boost Voltage-0.5V to 30V
Boost to SW Voltage-0.5V to 6.0V
FB Voltage-0.5V to 3.0V
EN Voltage-0.5V to (VIN+ 0.3V)
Junction Temperature150°C
ESD Susceptibility
(3)
2kV
Storage Temp. Range-65°C to 150°C
Soldering Information Reflow Peak Pkg. Temp.(15sec)260°C
(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 specific performance is not ensured. For specific specifications and the test conditions,
see Electrical Characteristics.
(2) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and
specifications.
(3) Human body model, 1.5kΩ in series with 100pF.
Operating Ratings
V
IN
(1)
3V to 20V
SW Voltage-0.5V to 20V
Boost Voltage-0.5V to 25V
Boost to SW Voltage1.6V to 5.5V
Junction Temperature Range−40°C to +125°C
Thermal Resistance θ
(2)
JA
118°C/W
(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 specific performance is not ensured. For specific specifications and the test conditions,
see Electrical Characteristics.
(2) Thermal shutdown will occur if the junction temperature exceeds 165°C. The maximum power dissipation is a function of T
and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is PD= (T
packages soldered directly onto a 3” x 3” PC board with 2oz. copper on 4 layers in still air. For a 2 layer board using 1 oz. copper in still
Specifications with standard typeface are for TJ= 25°C, and those in boldface type apply over the full Operating
Temperature Range (TJ= -40°C to 125°C). VIN= 5V, V
specification limits are ensured by design, test, or statistical analysis.
SymbolParameterConditionsMin
V
ΔVFB/ΔVINFeedback Voltage Line RegulationVIN= 3V to 20V0.01% / V
The LM2734 is a constant frequency PWM buck regulator IC that delivers a 1A load current. The regulator has a
preset switching frequency of either 550kHz (LM2734Y) or 1.6MHz (LM2734X). These high frequencies allow the
LM2734 to operate with small surface mount capacitors and inductors, resulting in DC/DC converters that require
a minimum amount of board space. The LM2734 is internally compensated, so it is simple to use, and requires
few external components. The LM2734 uses current-mode control to regulate the output voltage.
The following operating description of the LM2734 will refer to the Simplified Block Diagram (Figure 22) and to
the waveforms in Figure 23. The LM2734 supplies a regulated output voltage by switching the internal NMOS
control switch at constant frequency and variable duty cycle. A switching cycle begins at the falling edge of the
reset pulse generated by the internal oscillator. When this pulse goes low, the output control logic turns on the
internal NMOS control switch. During this on-time, the SW pin voltage (VSW) swings up to approximately VIN, and
the inductor current (IL) increases with a linear slope. ILis measured by the current-sense amplifier, which
generates an output proportional to the switch current. The sense signal is summed with the regulator’s
corrective ramp and compared to the error amplifier’s output, which is proportional to the difference between the
feedback voltage and V
next switching cycle begins. During the switch off-time, inductor current discharges through Schottky diode D1,
which forces the SW pin to swing below ground by the forward voltage (VD) of the catch diode. The regulator
loop adjusts the duty cycle (D) to maintain a constant output voltage.
. When the PWM comparator output goes high, the output switch turns off until the
REF
Figure 23. LM2734 Waveforms of SW Pin Voltage and Inductor Current
BOOST FUNCTION
Capacitor C
drive voltage to the internal NMOS control switch. To properly drive the internal NMOS switch during its on-time,
V
needs to be at least 1.6V greater than VSW. Although the LM2734 will operate with this minimum voltage,
BOOST
it may not have sufficient gate drive to supply large values of output current. Therefore, it is recommended that
V
be greater than 2.5V above VSWfor best efficiency. V
and diode D2 in Figure 24 are used to generate a voltage V
BOOST
– VSW> 2.5V for best performance.
BOOST
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BOOST
. V
- VSWis the gate
BOOST
– VSWshould not exceed the maximum
LM2734
BOOST
SW
GND
L
D1
D2
C
OUT
C
BOOST
V
OUT
C
IN
V
IN
V
IN
V
BOOST
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Figure 24. V
Charges C
OUT
BOOST
When the LM2734 starts up, internal circuitry from the BOOST pin supplies a maximum of 20mA to C
current charges C
current to C
until the voltage at the feedback pin is greater than 0.76V.
BOOST
There are various methods to derive V
to a voltage sufficient to turn the switch on. The BOOST pin will continue to source
BOOST
:
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BOOST
. This
1. From the input voltage (VIN)
2. From the output voltage (V
3. From an external distributed voltage rail (V
OUT
)
)
EXT
4. From a shunt or series zener diode
In the Simplifed Block Diagram of Figure 22, capacitor C
NMOS switch. Capacitor C
internal NMOS control switch is off (T
(V
), during which the current in the inductor (L) forward biases the Schottky diode D1 (V
FD2
voltage stored across C
V
- VSW= VIN- V
BOOST
BOOST
FD2
is charged via diode D2 by VIN. During a normal switching cycle, when the
BOOST
) (refer to Figure 23), V
OFF
is
+ V
FD1
and diode D2 supply the gate-drive current for the
BOOST
equals VINminus the forward voltage of D2
BOOST
). Therefore the
FD1
(1)
When the NMOS switch turns on (TON), the switch pin rises to
VSW= VIN– (R
forcing V
V
BOOST
to rise thus reverse biasing D2. The voltage at V
BOOST
= 2VIN– (R
x IL),(2)
DSON
is then
BOOST
DSON
x IL) – V
FD2
+ V
FD1
(3)
which is approximately
2VIN- 0.4V(4)
for many applications. Thus the gate-drive voltage of the NMOS switch is approximately
VIN- 0.2V(5)
An alternate method for charging C
is to connect D2 to the output as shown in Figure 24. The output
BOOST
voltage should be between 2.5V and 5.5V, so that proper gate voltage will be applied to the internal switch. In
this circuit, C
In applications where both VINand V
directly from these voltages. If VINand V
provides a gate drive voltage that is slightly less than V
BOOST
are greater than 5.5V, or less than 3V, C
OUT
are greater than 5.5V, C
OUT
.
OUT
cannot be charged
can be charged from VINor V
BOOST
BOOST
OUT
minus a zener voltage by placing a zener diode D3 in series with D2, as shown in Figure 25. When using a
series zener diode from the input, ensure that the regulation of the input supply doesn’t create a voltage that falls
outside the recommended V