The LM2678 series of regulators are monolithic,
integrated circuits, which provide all of the active functions for a step-down
(buck) switching regulator capable of driving up to 5A loads with excellent line and
load regulation characteristics. High efficiency (>90%) is obtained through the
use of a low ON-resistance DMOS power switch. The series consists of fixed output
voltages of 3.3V, 5V, and 12V and an adjustable output version.
The SIMPLE SWITCHER power converter concept
provides for a complete design using a minimum number of external components. A high
fixed frequency oscillator (260kHz) allows the use of
physically smaller sized components. A family of standard inductors for use with the
LM2678 are available from several manufacturers to greatly simplify the design
process.
The LM2678 series also has built-in thermal
shutdown, current limiting, and an ON and OFF control input that can power down the
regulator to a low 50µA quiescent current standby condition. The output voltage is
specified to a ±2% tolerance. The clock frequency is controlled to within a ±11%
tolerance.
The LM2678 series of regulators are monolithic,
integrated circuits, which provide all of the active functions for a step-down
(buck) switching regulator capable of driving up to 5A loads with excellent line and
load regulation characteristics. High efficiency (>90%) is obtained through the
use of a low ON-resistance DMOS power switch. The series consists of fixed output
voltages of 3.3V, 5V, and 12V and an adjustable output version.
The SIMPLE SWITCHER power converter concept
provides for a complete design using a minimum number of external components. A high
fixed frequency oscillator (260kHz) allows the use of
physically smaller sized components. A family of standard inductors for use with the
LM2678 are available from several manufacturers to greatly simplify the design
process.
The LM2678 series also has built-in thermal
shutdown, current limiting, and an ON and OFF control input that can power down the
regulator to a low 50µA quiescent current standby condition. The output voltage is
specified to a ±2% tolerance. The clock frequency is controlled to within a ±11%
tolerance.