Datasheet

LM2670
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SNVS036J APRIL 2000REVISED APRIL 2013
LM2670 SIMPLE SWITCHER
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High Efficiency 3A Step-Down Voltage Regulator with Sync
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM2670 series of regulators are monolithic
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Efficiency Up to 94%
integrated circuits which provide all of the active
Simple and Easy to Design with (Using Off-
functions for a step-down (buck) switching regulator
The-Shelf External Components)
capable of driving up to 3A loads with excellent line
150 mΩ DMOS Output Switch
and load regulation characteristics. High efficiency
(>90%) is obtained through the use of a low ON-
3.3V, 5V and 12V Fixed Output and Adjustable
resistance DMOS power switch. The series consists
(1.2V to 37V) Versions
of fixed output voltages of 3.3V, 5V and 12V output
50μA Standby Current When Switched OFF
version.
±2% Maximum Output Tolerance Over Full
The SIMPLE SWITCHER concept provides for a
Line and Load Conditions
complete design using a minimum number of external
Wide Input Voltage Range: 8V to 40V
components. The switching clock frequency can be
provided by an internal fixed frequency oscillator
External Sync Clock Capability (280kHz to
(260KHz) or from an externally provided clock in the
400kHz)
range of 280 kHz to 400 kHz which allows the use of
260 kHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
physically smaller sized components. A family of
40 to +125°C Operating Junction Temperature
standard inductors for use with the LM2670 are
Range
available from several manufacturers to greatly
simplify the design process. The external Sync clock
provides direct and precise control of the output ripple
APPLICATIONS
frequency for consistent filtering or frequency
Simple to Design, High Efficiency (>90%) Step-
spectrum positioning.
Down Switching Regulators
The LM2670 series also has built in thermal
Efficient System Pre-Regulator for Linear
shutdown, current limiting and an ON/OFF control
Voltage Regulators
input that can power down the regulator to a low
Battery Chargers
50μA quiescent current standby condition. The output
voltage is ensured to a ±2% tolerance.
Communications and Radio Equipment
Regulator with Synchronized Clock Frequency
Typical Application
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