October 17, 2008
LM3150
SIMPLE SWITCHER® CONTROLLER, 42V Synchronous
Step-Down
General Description
Features
The LM3150 SIMPLE SWITCHER® Controller is an easy to
use and simplified step down power controller capable of pro-
viding up to 12A of output current in a typical application.
Operating with an input voltage range of 6V-42V, the LM3150
features an adjustable output voltage down to 0.6V. The
switching frequency is adjustable up to 1 MHz and the syn-
chronous architecture provides for highly efficient designs.
The LM3150 controller employs a Constant On-Time (COT)
architecture with a proprietary Emulated Ripple Mode (ERM)
control that allows for the use of low ESR output capacitors,
which reduces overall solution size and output voltage ripple.
The Constant On-Time (COT) regulation architecture allows
for fast transient response and requires no loop compensa-
tion, which reduces external component count and reduces
design complexity.
PowerWise® step-down controller
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6V to 42V Wide input voltage range
Adjustable output voltage down to 0.6V
Programmable switching frequency up to 1 MHz
No loop compensation required
Fully WEBENCH® enabled
Low external component count
Constant On-Time control
Ultra-fast transient response
Stable with low ESR capacitors
Output voltage pre-bias startup
Valley current limit
Programmable soft-start
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Fault protection features such as thermal shutdown, under-
voltage lockout, over-voltage protection, short-circuit protec-
tion, current limit, and output voltage pre-bias startup allow for
a reliable and robust solution.
The LM3150 SIMPLE SWITCHER® concept provides for an
easy to use complete design using a minimum number of ex-
ternal components and National’s WEBENCH® online design
tool. WEBENCH® provides design support for every step of
the design process and includes features such as external
component calculation with a new MOSFET selector, electri-
cal simulation, thermal simulation, and Build-It boards for
prototyping.
Typical Applications
Telecom
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Networking Equipment
Routers
Security Surveillance
Power Modules
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Typical Application
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