LM3248
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SNVSA01A –JULY 2013–REVISED SEPTEMBER 2013
LM3248 2.7 MHz, 2.5A Adjustable Boost-Buck DC/DC Converter
with Boost and Active Current Assist and Analog Bypass (ACB)
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM3248 is a PWM/PFM Boost-Buck DC/DC
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Output Voltage VOUT Adjustable from 0.4V to
4.0V (typ.)
converter that provides efficient utilization of battery
power over a wide voltage range. The device
architecture is suitable for advanced RF front-end
systems that demand dynamic voltage and current to
support converged power amplifier architectures
operating in 2G/3G/4G and 3GPP/LTE modes. For
example, the LM3248 is designed to produce higher
output voltages while maintaining PFM mode as
required by some new reduced-power CMOS PAs.
The extremely fast Boost-Buck function reduces RF
PA overhead power dissipation, extending battery talk
time. The device will operate at input voltage VIN
range of 2.7V to 5.5V and an adjustable output
voltage VOUT range of 0.4V to 4.0V at a maximum
current load of 2.5A.
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Input Voltage Range VIN from 2.7V to 5.5V
Boost-Buck and Buck (Boost-Bypass)
Operating Modes with Seamless Transition
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2.5A Load Current Capability
High Conversion Efficiency (> 90% typ.)
High-Efficiency PFM/PWM Modes with
Seamless Transition
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Very Fast Transient Response: 10 µs
ACB Reduces Inductor Size Requirements
Dither to aid RX Band Noise Compliance
APPLICATIONS
The LM3248 is available in a 30-bump, lead-free thin
DSBGA package.
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Multi-mode 2G/3G/4G and 3GPP/LTE Smart-
phones and Tablets
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Hand-Held Radios
RF Mobile Devices
Typical Application Diagram
1 ꢀF Low ESL
1.0 ꢀH
10 ꢀF
VBATT
2.7V to 5.5V
SW_
BOOST
OUT_
BOOST
PVIN_
BUCK
VDD1_
BUCK
VDD2_
BUCK
FB_
BUCK
PVIN_
BOOST
ACB
SW_
BUCK
10 ꢀF
1.5 ꢀH
10 ꢀF
ACB
BYPASS
FB
VCC_PA
BUCK
BOOST
VDD_
BOOST
1 nF
VCON
CONTROL
BOOST_
GATE
SGND_
BUCK
SGND_
BOOST
MODE
ENABLE
DGND
1.8V Logic
Apps
Processor
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