LM21212-2
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SNVS715A –MARCH 2011–REVISED MARCH 2013
12A High Efficiency Synchronous Buck Regulator with Adjustable Switching Frequency
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM21212-2 is a monolithic synchronous 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 1.55 MHz Resistor-Adjustable
Frequency
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 LM21212-2 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 LM21212-2 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 programmed between 300 kHz and 1.55 MHz
with an external resistor.
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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
V
OUT
PVIN
AVIN
SW
IN
C
IN
R
F
OUT
4
3
C
C3
R
R
FB1
C
F
R
C2
LM21212-2
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18
FB
EN
C
C1
R
C1
optional
FB2
COMP
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SS/
TRK
optional
C
C2
C
SS
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PGOOD
FADJ
R
ADJ
PGND AGND
8,9,10
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