SNVS029L March   2000  – June 2025 LM2678

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3  Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4  Thermal Information
    5. 5.5  Electrical Characteristics – 3.3 V
    6. 5.6  Electrical Characteristics – 5 V
    7. 5.7  Electrical Characteristics – 12 V
    8. 5.8  Electrical Characteristics – Adjustable
    9. 5.9  Electrical Characteristics – All Output Voltage Versions
    10. 5.10 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Switch Output
      2. 6.3.2 Input
      3. 6.3.3 C Boost
      4. 6.3.4 Ground
      5. 6.3.5 Feedback
      6. 6.3.6 ON/OFF
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 6.4.2 Active Mode
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
      1. 7.1.1 Design Considerations
      2. 7.1.2 Inductor
      3. 7.1.3 Output Capacitor
      4. 7.1.4 Input Capacitor
      5. 7.1.5 Catch Diode
      6. 7.1.6 Boost Capacitor
      7. 7.1.7 Additional Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 All Output Voltage Versions
        1. 7.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
          2. 7.2.1.2.2 Capacitor Selection Guides
        3. 7.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 7.2.2 Fixed Output Voltage Design Example
        1. 7.2.2.1 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.2.1.1 Capacitor Selection
      3. 7.2.3 Adjustable Output Design Example
        1. 7.2.3.1 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.3.1.1 Capacitor Selection
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Development Support
        1. 8.1.1.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 8.2 Documentation Support
      1. 8.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 8.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 8.4 Support Resources
    5. 8.5 Trademarks
    6. 8.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 8.7 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 10.1 VSON Package Devices

6.3.4 Ground

This is the ground reference connection for all components in the power supply. In fast-switching, high-current applications such as those implemented with the LM2678, TI recommends that a broad ground plane be used to minimize signal coupling throughout the circuit.