December 1999
LM2594/LM2594HV
SIMPLE SWITCHER® Power Converter 150 kHz 0.5A
Step-Down Voltage Regulator
The LM2594HV is for applications requiring an input voltage
up to 60V.
General Description
The LM2594/LM2594HV series of regulators are monolithic
integrated circuits that provide all the active functions for a
step-down (buck) switching regulator, capable of driving a
0.5A load with excellent line and load regulation. These de-
vices are available in fixed output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, 12V,
and an adjustable output version, and are packaged in a
8-lead DIP and a 8-lead surface mount package.
Features
n 3.3V, 5V, 12V, and adjustable output versions
n Adjustable version output voltage range, 1.2V to 37V
(57V for the HV version) 4% max over line and load
conditions
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n Available in 8-pin surface mount and DIP-8 package
n Guaranteed 0.5A output current
n Input voltage range up to 60V
Requiring a minimum number of external components, these
regulators are simple to use and feature internal frequency
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compensation , a fixed-frequency oscillator, and improved
line and load regulation specifications.
n Requires only 4 external components
n 150 kHz fixed frequency internal oscillator
n TTL Shutdown capability
n Low power standby mode, IQ typically 85 µA
n High Efficiency
The LM2594/LM2594HV series operates at a switching fre-
quency of 150 kHz thus allowing smaller sized filter compo-
nents than what would be needed with lower frequency
switching regulators. Because of its high efficiency, the cop-
per traces on the printed circuit board are normally the only
heat sinking needed.
n Uses readily available standard inductors
n Thermal shutdown and current limit protection
A standard series of inductors (both through hole and sur-
face mount types) are available from several different manu-
facturers optimized for use with the LM2594/LM2594HV se-
ries. This feature greatly simplifies the design of
switch-mode power supplies.
Applications
n Simple high-efficiency step-down (buck) regulator
n Efficient pre-regulator for linear regulators
n On-card switching regulators
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Other features include a guaranteed 4% tolerance on out-
put voltage under all conditions of input voltage and output
n Positive to Negative convertor
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load conditions, and 15% on the oscillator frequency. Ex-
ternal shutdown is included, featuring typically 85 µA
standby current. Self protection features include a two stage
frequency reducing current limit for the output switch and an
over temperature shutdown for complete protection under
fault conditions.
Typical Application (Fixed Output Voltage Versions)
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