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LM2670

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SIMPLE SWITCHER High Efficiency 3A Step-Down Voltage Regulator with Sync

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Vin (min) (V) 6.5 Vin (max) (V) 40 Vout (min) (V) 1.23 Vout (max) (V) 37 Iout (max) (A) 3 Iq (typ) (mA) 4.2 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 260 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 400 Features Frequency synchronization, Over Current Protection Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode Voltage mode Duty cycle (max) (%) 91 Type Converter
Vin (min) (V) 6.5 Vin (max) (V) 40 Vout (min) (V) 1.23 Vout (max) (V) 37 Iout (max) (A) 3 Iq (typ) (mA) 4.2 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 260 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 400 Features Frequency synchronization, Over Current Protection Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode Voltage mode Duty cycle (max) (%) 91 Type Converter
TO-220 (NDZ) 7 82.6008 mm² 10.16 x 8.13 TO-263 (KTW) 7 153.924 mm² 10.1 x 15.24 VSON (NHM) 14 30 mm² 6 x 5
  • Efficiency Up to 94%
  • Simple and Easy to Design With (Using Off-the-
    Shelf External Components)
  • 150-mΩ DMOS Output Switch
  • 3.3-V, 5-V, 12-V Fixed Output and Adjustable
    (1.2 V to 37 V) Versions
  • 50-µA Standby Current When Switched OFF
  • ±2% Maximum Output Tolerance Over Full Line
    and Load Conditions
  • Wide Input Voltage Range: 8 V to 40 V
  • External Sync Clock Capability
    (280 kHz to 400 kHz)
  • 260-kHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
  • –40 to 125°C Operating Junction Temperature Range
  • Efficiency Up to 94%
  • Simple and Easy to Design With (Using Off-the-
    Shelf External Components)
  • 150-mΩ DMOS Output Switch
  • 3.3-V, 5-V, 12-V Fixed Output and Adjustable
    (1.2 V to 37 V) Versions
  • 50-µA Standby Current When Switched OFF
  • ±2% Maximum Output Tolerance Over Full Line
    and Load Conditions
  • Wide Input Voltage Range: 8 V to 40 V
  • External Sync Clock Capability
    (280 kHz to 400 kHz)
  • 260-kHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
  • –40 to 125°C Operating Junction Temperature Range

The LM2670 series of regulators are monolithic integrated circuits which provide all of the active functions for a step-down (buck) switching regulator capable of driving up to 3-A loads with excellent line and load regulation characteristics. High efficiency (>90%) is obtained through the use of a low ON-resistance DMOS power switch. The series consists of fixed output voltages of 3.3-V, 5-V, and 12-V output version.

The SIMPLE SWITCHER® concept provides for a complete design using a minimum number of external components. The switching clock frequency can be provided by an internal fixed frequency oscillator (260 kHz) or from an externally provided clock in the range of 280 kHz to 400 kHz which allows the use of physically smaller sized components. A family of standard inductors for use with the LM2670 are available from several manufacturers to greatly simplify the design process. The external sync clock provides direct and precise control of the output ripple frequency for consistent filtering or frequency spectrum positioning.

The LM2670 series also has built-in thermal shutdown, current limiting and an ON/OFF control input that can power down the regulator to a low 50-µA quiescent current standby condition. The output voltage is ensured to a ±2% tolerance.

The LM2670 series of regulators are monolithic integrated circuits which provide all of the active functions for a step-down (buck) switching regulator capable of driving up to 3-A loads with excellent line and load regulation characteristics. High efficiency (>90%) is obtained through the use of a low ON-resistance DMOS power switch. The series consists of fixed output voltages of 3.3-V, 5-V, and 12-V output version.

The SIMPLE SWITCHER® concept provides for a complete design using a minimum number of external components. The switching clock frequency can be provided by an internal fixed frequency oscillator (260 kHz) or from an externally provided clock in the range of 280 kHz to 400 kHz which allows the use of physically smaller sized components. A family of standard inductors for use with the LM2670 are available from several manufacturers to greatly simplify the design process. The external sync clock provides direct and precise control of the output ripple frequency for consistent filtering or frequency spectrum positioning.

The LM2670 series also has built-in thermal shutdown, current limiting and an ON/OFF control input that can power down the regulator to a low 50-µA quiescent current standby condition. The output voltage is ensured to a ±2% tolerance.
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* Data sheet LM2670 SIMPLE SWITCHER® High Efficiency 3-A Step-Down Voltage Regulator With Sync datasheet (Rev. K) PDF | HTML 30 Jun 2016
Application note Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 25 Mar 2024
Application note Low EMI Layout Made SIMPLE With LM43600/1/2/3 and LM46000/1/2 (Rev. A) 12 Sep 2014
Application note AN-1187 Leadless Leadframe Package (LLP) (Rev. R) 07 May 2013
EVM User's guide AN-1135 LM267X 3A, 5A Evaluation Boards (Rev. D) 24 Apr 2013
Application note AN-2162 Simple Success With Conducted EMI From DC-DC Converters (Rev. C) 24 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1149 Layout Guidelines for Switching Power Supplies (Rev. C) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1197 Selecting Inductors for Buck Converters (Rev. B) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1229 SIMPLE SWITCHER PCB Layout Guidelines (Rev. C) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1246 Stresses in Wide Input DC-DC Converters (Rev. C) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1520 A Guide to Board Layout for Best Thermal Resistance for Exposed Packages (Rev. B) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1566 Techniques for Thermal Analysis of Switching Power Supply Designs (Rev. A) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1889 How to Measure the Loop Transfer Function of Power Supplies (Rev. A) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1Positive-to-Negative Buck-Boost Converter Using LM267x SIMPLE SWITCHER (Rev. E) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-2155 Layout Tips for EMI Reduction in DC/ DC Converters (Rev. A) 23 Apr 2013
Application note Simple Techniques Minimize Cross-Coupling in Distributed Power Systems 21 Mar 2007
Application note Input and Output Capacitor Selection 19 Sep 2005
More literature SEM1600 Topic 4: Constructing Your Power Supply – Layout Considerations 12 Jul 2005
Application note AN-643 EMI/RFI Board Design (Rev. B) 03 May 2004

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