SNVS121E May   1996  – May 2019 LM2586

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Typical Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Block Diagram
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configurations
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Ratings
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics: 3.3 V
    6. 6.6 Electrical Characteristics: 5 V
    7. 6.7 Electrical Characteristics: 12 V
    8. 6.8 Electrical Characteristics: Adjustable
    9. 6.9 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Flyback Regulator Operation
      2. 7.3.2 Step-Up (Boost) Regulator Operation
      3. 7.3.3 Programming Output Voltage (Selecting R1 And R2)
      4. 7.3.4 Shutdown Control
      5. 7.3.5 Frequency Adjustment
      6. 7.3.6 Frequency Synchronization
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Typical Flyback Regulator Applications
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
          1. 8.2.1.1.1 Transformer Selection (T)
          2. 8.2.1.1.2 Transformer Footprints
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
          2. 8.2.1.2.2 Flyback Regulator Input Capacitors
          3. 8.2.1.2.3 Switch Voltage Limits
          4. 8.2.1.2.4 Output Voltage Limitations
          5. 8.2.1.2.5 Noisy Input Line Condition
          6. 8.2.1.2.6 Stability
      2. 8.2.2 Typical Boost Regulator Applications
        1. 8.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
    3. 8.3 System Examples
      1. 8.3.1 Test Circuits
  9. 9 Layout
    1. 9.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 9.2 Layout Example
  10. 10Heat Sink/Thermal Considerations
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 11.1.2 Development Support
        1. 11.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    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

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Orderable Information

8.2.1.2.4 Output Voltage Limitations

The maximum output voltage of a boost regulator is the maximum switch voltage minus a diode drop. In a flyback regulator, the maximum output voltage is determined by the turns ratio, N, and the duty cycle, D, by the equation:

Equation 4. VOUT ≈ N × VIN × D/(1 − D)

The duty cycle of a flyback regulator is determined by Equation 5:

Equation 5. LM2586 01251670.png

Theoretically, the maximum output voltage can be as large as desired—just keep increasing the turns ratio of the transformer. However, there exists some physical limitations that prevent the turns ratio, and thus the output voltage, from increasing to infinity. The physical limitations are capacitances and inductances in the LM2586 switch, the output diode(s), and the transformer—such as reverse recovery time of the output diode (mentioned above).