Datasheet

LMZ23608
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SNVS708F MARCH 2011REVISED OCTOBER 2013
LMZ23608 8A SIMPLE SWITCHER® Power Module with 36V Maximum Input Voltage and
Current Sharing
Check for Samples: LMZ23608
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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Integrated Shielded Inductor
The LMZ23608 SIMPLE SWITCHER© power module
Simple PCB Layout
is an easy-to-use step-down DC-DC solution capable
of driving up to 8A load. The LMZ23608 is available
Frequency Synchronization Input (350 kHz to
in an innovative package that enhances thermal
600 kHz)
performance and allows for hand or machine
Current Sharing Capability
soldering.
Flexible Startup Sequencing Using External
The LMZ23608 can accept an input voltage rail
Soft-start, Tracking and Precision Enable
between 6V and 36V and deliver an adjustable and
Protection Against Inrush Currents and Faults
highly accurate output voltage as low as 0.8V. The
such as Input UVLO and Output Short Circuit
LMZ23608 only requires two external resistors and
three external capacitors to complete the power
40°C to 125°C Junction Temperature Range
solution. The LMZ23608 is a reliable and robust
Single Exposed Pad and Standard Pinout for
design with the following protection features: thermal
Easy Mounting and Manufacturing
shutdown, input under-voltage lockout, output over-
Fully Enabled for Webench® Power Designer
voltage protection, short-circuit protection, output
current limit, and allows startup into a pre-biased
Pin Compatible with LMZ22010/08,
output. The sync input allows synchronization over
LMZ12010/08, LMZ23610/06H, and
the 350 to 600 kHz switching frequency range.
LMZ13610/08/06H
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
APPLICATIONS
40W Maximum Total Output Power
Point of Load Conversions from 12V and 24V
Input Rail Up to 8A Output Current
Time Critical Projects Input Voltage Range 6V to 36V
Space Constrained / High Thermal Output Voltage Range 0.8V to 6V
Requirement Applications
Efficiency up to 92%
Negative Output Voltage Applications
(See AN-2027 SNVA425) PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
High Efficiency Reduces System Heat
Generation
Low Radiated Emissions (EMI) Complies with
EN55022 Class B Standard
(2)
Only 7 External Components
Low Output Voltage Ripple
No External Heat Sink Required
Simple Current Sharing for Higher Current
Figure 1. Easy to use 11 pin package
15 x 17.79 x 5.9 mm (0.59 x 0.7 x 0.232 in)
Applications
θ
JA
= 9.9 °C/W, θ
JC
= 1.0 °C/W
(1)
RoHS Compliant
Peak Reflow Case Temp = 245°C
Power Module SMT Guidelines
(2) EN 55022:2006, +A1:2007, FCC Part 15 Subpart B, tested on
(1) θ
JA
measured on a 75mm x 90mm four layer PCB. Evaluation Board with EMI configuration
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