SNOSB48E October   2011  – August 2015 LM3242

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 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 System Characteristics
    7. 6.7 Timing Requirements
    8. 6.8 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 Circuit Operation
      2. 7.3.2 Internal Synchronous Rectification
      3. 7.3.3 Current Limiting
      4. 7.3.4 Dynamically Adjustable Output Voltage
      5. 7.3.5 Thermal Overload Protection
      6. 7.3.6 Soft Start
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 PWM Mode Operation
      2. 7.4.2 Bypass Mode Operation
      3. 7.4.3 ECO Mode Operation
      4. 7.4.4 Sleep Mode Operation
      5. 7.4.5 Shutdown Mode
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Setting The Output Voltage
      2. 8.1.2 FB
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Inductor Selection
          1. 8.2.2.1.1 Method 1
          2. 8.2.2.1.2 Method 2
        2. 8.2.2.2 Capacitor Selection
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 10.1.1 PCB Considerations
        1. 10.1.1.1 Energy Efficiency
        2. 10.1.1.2 EMI
      2. 10.1.2 Manufacturing Considerations
      3. 10.1.3 LM3242 Evaluation Board
        1. 10.1.3.1 Component Placement
    2. 10.2 Layout Examples
    3. 10.3 DSBGA Package Assembly and Use
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 11.2 Documentation Support
      1. 11.2.1 Related Documentation
    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

The LM3242 device is designed to operate from an input voltage supply range between 2.7 V and 5.5 V. This input supply must be well regulated.