SNVS125D March   1998  – May 2016 LM2598

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Description (continued)
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3  Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4  Thermal Information
    5. 7.5  Electrical Characteristics - 3.3-V Version
    6. 7.6  Electrical Characteristics - 5-V Version
    7. 7.7  Electrical Characteristics - 12-V Version
    8. 7.8  Electrical Characteristics - Adjustable Voltage Version
    9. 7.9  Electrical Characteristics - All Output Voltage Versions
    10. 7.10 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 SHUTDOWN and Soft-Start
      2. 8.3.2 Inverting Regulator
      3. 8.3.3 Undervoltage Lockout
      4. 8.3.4 Negative Voltage Charge Pump
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Discontinuous Mode Operation
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 Soft-Start Capacitor (CSS)
      2. 9.1.2 Delay Capacitor (CDELAY)
      3. 9.1.3 Feedforward Capacitor (CFF)
      4. 9.1.4 Input Capacitor (CIN)
      5. 9.1.5 Output Capacitor (COUT)
      6. 9.1.6 Catch Diode
      7. 9.1.7 Inductor Selection
      8. 9.1.8 Output Voltage Ripple and Transients
      9. 9.1.9 Open Core Inductors
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 LM2598 Fixed Output Series Buck Regulator
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 9.2.1.2.1 Inductor Selection (L1)
          2. 9.2.1.2.2 Output Capacitor Selection (COUT)
          3. 9.2.1.2.3 Catch Diode Selection (D1)
          4. 9.2.1.2.4 Input Capacitor (CIN)
        3. 9.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 9.2.2 LM2598 Adjustable Output Series Buck Regulator
        1. 9.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 9.2.2.2.1 Programming Output Voltage
          2. 9.2.2.2.2 Inductor Selection (L1)
          3. 9.2.2.2.3 Output Capacitor Selection (COUT)
          4. 9.2.2.2.4 Feedforward Capacitor (CFF)
          5. 9.2.2.2.5 Catch Diode Selection (D1)
          6. 9.2.2.2.6 Input Capacitor (CIN)
        3. 9.2.2.3 Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Examples
    3. 11.3 Thermal Considerations
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Community Resources
    2. 12.2 Trademarks
    3. 12.3 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    4. 12.4 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

10 Power Supply Recommendations

The LM2598 is designed to operate from an input voltage supply up to 40 V. This input supply must be well regulated and able to withstand maximum input current and maintain a stable voltage.