Datasheet

LM26420
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SNVS579F FEBRUARY 2009REVISED MARCH 2013
LM26420/LM26420Q Dual 2.0A, High Frequency Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC
Regulator
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM26420 regulator is a monolithic, high
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Input Voltage Range of 3.0V to 5.5V
frequency, dual PWM step-down DC/DC converter in
Output Voltage Range of 0.8V to 4.5V
a 16 Pin WQFN and a 20 Pin TSSOP package. It
2.0A Output Current per Output
provides all the active functions to provide local
DC/DC conversion with fast transient response and
High Switching Frequencies
accurate regulation in the smallest possible PCB
2.2MHz (LM26420X)
area. With a minimum of external components, the
0.55MHz (LM26420Y)
LM26420 is easy to use. The ability to drive two 2.0A
loads with an internal 75 m PMOS top switch and
75m PMOS Switch
an internal 50 m NMOS bottom switch using state-
50m NMOS Switch
of-the-art 0.5 µm BiCMOS technology results in the
0.8V, 1.5% Internal Voltage Reference
best power density available. The world-class control
circuitry allows on-times as low as 30ns, thus
Internal Soft-start
supporting exceptionally high frequency conversion
Independent Power Good for Each Output
over the entire 3V to 5.5V input operating range down
Independent Precision Enable for Each Output
to the minimum output voltage of 0.8V. Switching
Current Mode, PWM Operation
frequency is internally set to 550 kHz or 2.2 MHz,
allowing the use of extremely small surface mount
Thermal Shutdown
inductors and chip capacitors. Even though the
Over Voltage Protection
operating frequency is high, efficiencies up to 93%
Start-up into Pre-biased Output Loads
are easy to achieve. External shutdown is included,
featuring an ultra-low stand-by current. The LM26420
Outputs are 180° Out of Phase
utilizes current-mode control and internal
LM26420Q is an Automotive Grade Product
compensation to provide high-performance regulation
that is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 Qualified (-40°C to
over a wide range of operating conditions. Additional
+125°C Operating Junction Temperature)
features include internal soft-start circuitry to reduce
inrush current, pulse-by-pulse current limit, thermal
APPLICATIONS
shutdown, power good indicators, precision enables,
and output over-voltage protection.
Local 5V to Vcore Step-Down Converters
Core Power in HDDs
Set-Top Boxes
USB Powered Devices
DSL Modems
Powering Core and I/O Voltages for FPGAs,
CPLDs, and ASICs
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