SNVSAX8A April   2018  – June 2025 LM3478Q-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. Features
  3. Applications
  4. Description
  5. Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 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
    6. 5.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Overvoltage Protection
      2. 6.3.2 Slope Compensation Ramp
      3. 6.3.3 Frequency Adjust/Shutdown
      4. 6.3.4 Short-Circuit Protection
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Applications
      1. 7.2.1 Typical High Efficiency Step-Up (Boost) Converter
        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  Power Inductor Selection
          3. 7.2.1.2.3  Programming the Output Voltage
          4. 7.2.1.2.4  Setting the Current Limit
          5. 7.2.1.2.5  Current Limit with External Slope Compensation
          6. 7.2.1.2.6  Power Diode Selection
          7. 7.2.1.2.7  Power MOSFET Selection
          8. 7.2.1.2.8  Input Capacitor Selection
          9. 7.2.1.2.9  Output Capacitor Selection
          10. 7.2.1.2.10 Compensation
        3. 7.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 7.2.2 Typical SEPIC Converter
        1. 7.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.2.2.1 Power MOSFET Selection
          2. 7.2.2.2.2 Power Diode Selection
          3. 7.2.2.2.3 Selection of Inductors L1 and L2
          4. 7.2.2.2.4 Sense Resistor Selection
          5. 7.2.2.2.5 Sepic Capacitor Selection
          6. 7.2.2.2.6 Input Capacitor Selection
          7. 7.2.2.2.7 Output Capacitor Selection
        3. 7.2.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 8.2 Development Support
      1. 8.2.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH Tools
    3. 8.3 Documentation Support
      1. 8.3.1 Related Documentation
    4. 8.4 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    5. 8.5 Support Resources
    6. 8.6 Trademarks
    7. 8.7 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    8. 8.8 Glossary
  10. Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Typical Characteristics

Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V, TJ = 25°C.

LM3478Q-Q1 IQ vs Input
                        Voltage (Shutdown)Figure 5-1 IQ vs Input Voltage (Shutdown)
LM3478Q-Q1 ISupply vs
                            VIN (Switching)Figure 5-3 ISupply vs VIN (Switching)
LM3478Q-Q1 Frequency vs
                        TemperatureFigure 5-5 Frequency vs Temperature
LM3478Q-Q1 Current Sense Threshold vs
                        Input VoltageFigure 5-7 Current Sense Threshold vs Input Voltage
LM3478Q-Q1 Efficiency vs Load Current
                        (3.3-V Input and 12-V Output)Figure 5-9 Efficiency vs Load Current (3.3-V Input and 12-V Output)
LM3478Q-Q1 Efficiency vs Load Current
                        (9-V Input and 12-V Output)Figure 5-11 Efficiency vs Load Current (9-V Input and 12-V Output)
LM3478Q-Q1 Error Amplifier
                        GainFigure 5-13 Error Amplifier Gain
LM3478Q-Q1 COMP Pin Source Current vs
                        TemperatureFigure 5-15 COMP Pin Source Current vs Temperature
LM3478Q-Q1 Compensation Ramp vs
                        Compensation ResistorFigure 5-17 Compensation Ramp vs Compensation Resistor
LM3478Q-Q1 Duty Cycle vs Current
                        Sense VoltageFigure 5-19 Duty Cycle vs Current Sense Voltage
LM3478Q-Q1 ISupply vs
                        Input Voltage (Non-Switching)
Figure 5-2 ISupply vs Input Voltage (Non-Switching)
LM3478Q-Q1 Switching Frequency vs
                            RFAFigure 5-4 Switching Frequency vs RFA
LM3478Q-Q1 Drive Voltage vs Input
                        VoltageFigure 5-6 Drive Voltage vs Input Voltage
LM3478Q-Q1 COMP Pin Voltage vs Load
                        CurrentFigure 5-8 COMP Pin Voltage vs Load Current
LM3478Q-Q1 Efficiency vs Load Current
                        (5-V Input and 12-V Output)Figure 5-10 Efficiency vs Load Current (5-V Input and 12-V Output)
LM3478Q-Q1 Efficiency vs Load Current
                        (3.3-V Input and 5-V Output)Figure 5-12 Efficiency vs Load Current (3.3-V Input and 5-V Output)
LM3478Q-Q1 Error Amplifier
                        PhaseFigure 5-14 Error Amplifier Phase
LM3478Q-Q1 Short Circuit Sense
                        Voltage vs Input VoltageFigure 5-16 Short Circuit Sense Voltage vs Input Voltage
LM3478Q-Q1 Shutdown Threshold
                        Hysteresis vs TemperatureFigure 5-18 Shutdown Threshold Hysteresis vs Temperature