LM21212-1
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SNVS671E –FEBRUARY 2011–REVISED MARCH 2013
12A High Efficiency Synchronous Point of Load Buck Regulator with Frequency
Synchronization
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM21212-1 is a monolithic synchronous point of
load buck regulator that is capable of delivering up to
12A of continuous output current while producing an
output voltage down to 0.6V with outstanding
efficiency. The device is optimized to work over an
input voltage range of 2.95V to 5.5V, making it suited
for a wide variety of low voltage systems. The voltage
mode control loop provides high noise immunity,
narrow duty cycle capability and can be compensated
to be stable with any type of output capacitance,
providing maximum flexibility and ease of use.
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Integrated 7.0 mΩ High Side and 4.3 mΩ Low
Side FET Switches
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300 kHz to 1.5 MHz Frequency SYNC pin
Adjustable Output Voltage From 0.6V to VIN
(100% duty cycle capable), ±1% Reference
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Input Voltage Range 2.95V to 5.5V
Startup Into Pre-Biased Loads
Output Voltage Tracking Capability
Wide Bandwidth Voltage Loop Error Amplifier
Adjustable Soft-Start With External Capacitor
Precision Enable Pin With Hysteresis
The LM21212-1 features internal over voltage
protection (OVP) and over-current protection (OCP)
for increased system reliability. A precision enable pin
and integrated UVLO allow turn-on of the device to
be tightly controlled and sequenced. Startup inrush
currents are limited by both an internally fixed and
externally adjustable soft-start circuit. Fault detection
and supply sequencing are possible with the
integrated power good circuit.
Integrated OVP, OCP, OTP, UVLO and Power-
Good
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Thermally Enhanced HTSSOP-20 Exposed Pad
Package
APPLICATIONS
The LM21212-1 is designed to work well in multi-rail
power supply architectures. The output voltage of the
device can be configured to track an external voltage
rail using the SS/TRK pin. The switching frequency
can be synchronized to the falling edge of a clock
between frequencies of 300kHz to 1.5MHz.
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Broadband, Networking and Wireless
Communications
High-Performance FPGAs, ASICs and
Microprocessors
Simple to Design, High Efficiency Point of
Load Regulation From a 5V or 3.3V Bus
If the output is pre-biased at startup, it will not sink
current, allowing the output to smoothly rise past the
pre-biased voltage. The regulator is offered in a 20-
pin HTSSOP package with an exposed pad that can
be soldered to the PCB, eliminating the need for
bulky heatsinks.
SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION CIRCUIT
HTSSOP-20
L
OUT
C
5,6,7
11-16
V
PVIN
AVIN
SW
V
OUT
IN
C
IN
R
F
OUT
4
3
C
C3
R
R
FB1
C
F
R
C2
LM21212-1
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18
FB
EN
C
C1
R
C1
optional
optional
COMP
FB2
2
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SS/
TRK
C
C
C2
SS
17
PGOOD
SYNC
PGND AGND
8,9,10
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