Datasheet

LM2574, LM2574HV
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SNVS104C JUNE 1999REVISED APRIL 2013
LM2574/LM2574HV SIMPLE SWITCHER™ 0.5A Step-Down Voltage Regulator
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM2574 series of regulators are monolithic
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3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V, and Adjustable Output
integrated circuits that provide all the active functions
Versions
for a step-down (buck) switching regulator, capable of
Adjustable Version Output Voltage Range,
driving a 0.5A load with excellent line and load
1.23V to 37V (57V for HV version) ±4% Max
regulation. These devices are available in fixed output
Over Line and Load Conditions
voltages of 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V, and an adjustable
output version.
Specified 0.5A Output Current
Wide Input Voltage Range, 40V, up to 60V for
Requiring a minimum number of external
HV Version components, these regulators are simple to use and
include internal frequency compensation and a fixed-
Requires Only 4 External Components
frequency oscillator.
52 kHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
The LM2574 series offers a high-efficiency
TTL Shutdown Capability, Low Power Standby
replacement for popular three-terminal linear
Mode
regulators. Because of its high efficiency, the copper
High Efficiency
traces on the printed circuit board are normally the
only heat sinking needed.
Uses Readily Available Standard Inductors
Thermal Shutdown and Current Limit
A standard series of inductors optimized for use with
Protection
the LM2574 are available from several different
manufacturers. This feature greatly simplifies the
design of switch-mode power supplies.
APPLICATIONS
Other features include a specified ±4% tolerance on
Simple High-Efficiency Step-Down (Buck)
output voltage within specified input voltages and
Regulator
output load conditions, and ±10% on the oscillator
Efficient Pre-Regulator for Linear Regulators
frequency. External shutdown is included, featuring
On-Card Switching Regulators
50 μA (typical) standby current. The output switch
includes cycle-by-cycle current limiting, as well as
Positive to Negative Converter (Buck-Boost)
thermal shutdown for full protection under fault
conditions.
Typical Application (Fixed Output Voltage Versions)
Note: Pin numbers are for 8-pin PDIP package.
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