December 2000
LM2599
SIMPLE SWITCHER® Power Converter 150 kHz 3A
Step-Down Voltage Regulator, with Features
standby current. Self protection features include a two stage
current limit for the output switch and an over temperature
shutdown for complete protection under fault conditions.
General Description
The LM2599 series of regulators are monolithic integrated
circuits that provide all the active functions for a step-down
(buck) switching regulator, capable of driving a 3A load with
excellent line and load regulation. These devices are avail-
able in fixed output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, 12V, and an adjust-
able output version.
Features
n 3.3V, 5V, 12V, and adjustable output versions
n Adjustable version output voltage range, 1.2V to 37V
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4% max over line and load conditions
This series of switching regulators is similar to the LM2596
series, with additional supervisory and performance features
added.
n Guaranteed 3A output current
n Available in 7-pin TO-220 and TO-263 (surface mount)
Package
n Input voltage range up to 40V
n 150 kHz fixed frequency internal oscillator
n Shutdown/Soft-start
Requiring a minimum number of external components, these
regulators are simple to use and include internal frequency
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compensation , improved line and load specifications,
fixed-frequency oscillator, Shutdown/Soft-start, error flag de-
lay and error flag output.
n Out of regulation error flag
The LM2599 series operates at a switching frequency of 150
kHz thus allowing smaller sized filter components than what
would be needed with lower frequency switching regulators.
Available in a standard 7-lead TO-220 package with several
different lead bend options, and a 7-lead TO-263 Surface
mount package.
n Error output delay
n Low power standby mode, IQ typically 80 µA
n High Efficiency
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 LM2599 series. 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
n Positive to Negative converter
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Other features include a guaranteed 4% tolerance on out-
put voltage under all conditions of input voltage and output
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Note: Patent Number 5,382,918.
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load conditions, and 15% on the oscillator frequency. Ex-
ternal shutdown is included, featuring typically 80 µA
Typical Application (Fixed Output Voltage Versions)
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