LM2670
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SNVS036J –APRIL 2000–REVISED APRIL 2013
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LM2670 SIMPLE SWITCHER High Efficiency 3A Step-Down Voltage Regulator with Sync
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM2670 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 3A 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 output
version.
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Efficiency Up to 94%
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Simple and Easy to Design with (Using Off-
The-Shelf External Components)
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150 mΩ DMOS Output Switch
3.3V, 5V and 12V Fixed Output and Adjustable
(1.2V to 37V) Versions
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50μA Standby Current When Switched OFF
±2% Maximum Output Tolerance Over Full
Line and Load Conditions
The SIMPLE SWITCHER concept provides for a
complete design using a minimum number of external
components. The switching clock frequency can be
provided by an internal fixed frequency oscillator
(260KHz) or from an externally provided clock in the
range of 280 kHz to 400 kHz which allows the use of
physically smaller sized components. A family of
standard inductors for use with the LM2670 are
available from several manufacturers to greatly
simplify the design process. The external Sync clock
provides direct and precise control of the output ripple
frequency for consistent filtering or frequency
spectrum positioning.
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Wide Input Voltage Range: 8V to 40V
External Sync Clock Capability (280kHz to
400kHz)
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260 kHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
−40 to +125°C Operating Junction Temperature
Range
APPLICATIONS
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Simple to Design, High Efficiency (>90%) Step-
Down Switching Regulators
The LM2670 series also has built in thermal
shutdown, current limiting and an ON/OFF control
input that can power down the regulator to a low
50μA quiescent current standby condition. The output
voltage is ensured to a ±2% tolerance.
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Efficient System Pre-Regulator for Linear
Voltage Regulators
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Battery Chargers
Communications and Radio Equipment
Regulator with Synchronized Clock Frequency
Typical Application
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