SNVS465G October   2006  – September 2015 LM3404 , LM3404HV

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. Features
  2. Applications
  3. Description
  4. Revision History
  5. Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Controlled On-Time Overview
      2. 7.3.2 Average LED Current Accuracy
      3. 7.3.3 Maximum Output Voltage
      4. 7.3.4 Minimum Output Voltage
      5. 7.3.5 High Voltage Bias Regulator
      6. 7.3.6 Internal MOSFET and Driver
      7. 7.3.7 Fast Shutdown for PWM Dimming
      8. 7.3.8 Peak Current Limit
      9. 7.3.9 Overvoltage and Overcurrent Comparator
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Low-Power Shutdown
      2. 7.4.2 Thermal Shutdown
  8. Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Switching Frequency
      2. 8.1.2 LED Ripple Current
      3. 8.1.3 Buck Converters Without Output Capacitors
      4. 8.1.4 Buck Converters With Output Capacitors
      5. 8.1.5 Input Capacitors
      6. 8.1.6 Recirculating Diode
      7. 8.1.7 LED Current During DIM Mode
      8. 8.1.8 Transient Protection Considerations
        1. 8.1.8.1 CS Pin Protection
        2. 8.1.8.2 CS Pin Protection With OVP
        3. 8.1.8.3 VIN Pin Protection
        4. 8.1.8.4 General Comments Regarding Other Pins
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Design Example 1: LM3404
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.1.2.1 RON and tON
          2. 8.2.1.2.2 Output Inductor
          3. 8.2.1.2.3 Using an Output Capacitor
          4. 8.2.1.2.4 RSNS
          5. 8.2.1.2.5 Input Capacitor
          6. 8.2.1.2.6 Recirculating Diode
          7. 8.2.1.2.7 CB and CF
          8. 8.2.1.2.8 Efficiency
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 8.2.2 Design Example 2: LM3404HV
        1. 8.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.2.2.1 RON and tON
          2. 8.2.2.2.2 Output Inductor
          3. 8.2.2.2.3 Using an Output Capacitor
          4. 8.2.2.2.4 RSNS
          5. 8.2.2.2.5 Input Capacitor
          6. 8.2.2.2.6 Recirculating Diode
          7. 8.2.2.2.7 CB and CF
          8. 8.2.2.2.8 Efficiency
        3. 8.2.2.3 Application Curves
  9. Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 10.1.1 Compact Layout
      2. 10.1.2 Ground Plane and Shape Routing
      3. 10.1.3 Current Sensing
      4. 10.1.4 Remote LED Arrays
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 11.2 Related Links
    3. 11.3 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

9 Power Supply Recommendations

Use any DC output power supply with a maximum voltage high enough for the application. The power supply must have a minimum current limit of at least 1 A.