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LM3489

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Hysteretic PFET Buck Controller with Enable Pin

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Product details

Vin (min) (V) 4.5 Vin (max) (V) 35 Vout (min) (V) 1.239 Vout (max) (V) 35 Iout (max) (A) 4 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.28 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 50 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 1400 Features Enable Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Regulated outputs (#) 1 Number of phases 1 Rating Catalog Control mode Hysteretic Type Controller
Vin (min) (V) 4.5 Vin (max) (V) 35 Vout (min) (V) 1.239 Vout (max) (V) 35 Iout (max) (A) 4 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.28 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 50 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 1400 Features Enable Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Regulated outputs (#) 1 Number of phases 1 Rating Catalog Control mode Hysteretic Type Controller
VSSOP (DGK) 8 14.7 mm² 3 x 4.9
  • Qualified for Automotive Parts
  • AEC-Q100 Qualified With the Following Results:
    • Device Temperature Grade 1: –40°C to 125°C Ambient Operating Temperature Range
    • Device HBM ESD Classification Level 2
    • Device CDM ESD Classification Level C5
  • Easy-to-Use Control Methodology
  • No Control Loop Compensation Required
  • Wide 4.5-V to 35-V Input Range
  • 1.239 V to VIN Adjustable Output Range
  • High Efficiency: 93%
  • ±1.3% (±2% Over Temperature) Internal Reference
  • 100% Duty Cycle Operation
  • Maximum Operation Frequency > 1 MHz
  • Current Limit Protection
  • Dedicated Enable Pin (on if Unconnected)
  • Shutdown Mode Draws Only 7-µA Supply Current
  • 8-Pin VSSOP Package
  • Qualified for Automotive Parts
  • AEC-Q100 Qualified With the Following Results:
    • Device Temperature Grade 1: –40°C to 125°C Ambient Operating Temperature Range
    • Device HBM ESD Classification Level 2
    • Device CDM ESD Classification Level C5
  • Easy-to-Use Control Methodology
  • No Control Loop Compensation Required
  • Wide 4.5-V to 35-V Input Range
  • 1.239 V to VIN Adjustable Output Range
  • High Efficiency: 93%
  • ±1.3% (±2% Over Temperature) Internal Reference
  • 100% Duty Cycle Operation
  • Maximum Operation Frequency > 1 MHz
  • Current Limit Protection
  • Dedicated Enable Pin (on if Unconnected)
  • Shutdown Mode Draws Only 7-µA Supply Current
  • 8-Pin VSSOP Package

The LM3489 device is a high-efficiency PFET switching regulator controller that can be used to quickly and easily develop a small, cost-effective, switching buck regulator for a wide range of applications. The hysteretic control architecture provides for simple design without any control loop stability concerns using a wide variety of external components. The PFET architecture also allows for low component count as well as ultra-low dropout, 100% duty cycle operation. Another benefit is high efficiency operation at light loads without an increase in output ripple. A dedicated enable pin provides a shutdown mode drawing only 7 µA. Leaving the enable pin unconnected defaults to on.

Current limit protection can be implemented by measuring the voltage across the PFET’s RDS(ON), thus eliminating the need for a sense resistor. A sense resistor may be used to improve current limit accuracy if desired. The cycle-by-cycle current limit can be adjusted with a single resistor, ensuring safe operation over a range of output currents.

The LM3489 device is a high-efficiency PFET switching regulator controller that can be used to quickly and easily develop a small, cost-effective, switching buck regulator for a wide range of applications. The hysteretic control architecture provides for simple design without any control loop stability concerns using a wide variety of external components. The PFET architecture also allows for low component count as well as ultra-low dropout, 100% duty cycle operation. Another benefit is high efficiency operation at light loads without an increase in output ripple. A dedicated enable pin provides a shutdown mode drawing only 7 µA. Leaving the enable pin unconnected defaults to on.

Current limit protection can be implemented by measuring the voltage across the PFET’s RDS(ON), thus eliminating the need for a sense resistor. A sense resistor may be used to improve current limit accuracy if desired. The cycle-by-cycle current limit can be adjusted with a single resistor, ensuring safe operation over a range of output currents.

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* Data sheet LM3489x Hysteretic PFET Buck Controller With Enable Pin datasheet (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 16 Dec 2016
White paper USB Type-C and USB power delivery power path design considerations (Rev. A) 12 Jun 2019
Selection guide Power Management Guide 2018 (Rev. R) 25 Jun 2018
Analog Design Journal Reduce buck-converter EMI and voltage stress by minimizing inductive parasitics 21 Jul 2016
User guide AN-1471 LM3489 Demonstration Board (Rev. A) 25 Apr 2013
Application note Designing Non-Invert Buck-Boost (Zeta) Cnvrts w/a Buck P-FET Cntrl 22 Apr 2011

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