PRELIMINARY
December 2005
LM3370
Dual Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC Converter with
Dynamic Voltage Scaling Function
General Description
Features
n I2C compatible interface
LM3370 is a dual step-down DC-DC converter optimized for
powering an ultra-low voltage circuits from a single Li-Ion
battery and input rail ranging from 2.7V to 5.5V. It provides
two outputs with 600mA load per channel. The output volt-
age range varies from 1V to 3.3V and can be dynamically
controlled using the I2C compatible interface. This dynamic
voltage scaling function allows processors to achieve maxi-
mum performance at the lowest power level. The I2C com-
patible interface can also be used to control auto PFM-PWM/
PWM mode selection and other performance enhancing
features.
— VOUT1 = 1V to 2V in 50mV steps
— VOUT2 = 2.3V to 3.3V in 100mV steps
— Automatic PFM/PWM mode switching & Forced PWM
mode for low noise operation
— Spread Spectrum capability using I2C
n 600mA load per channel
n 2MHz PWM fixed switching frequency (typ.)
n Internal synchronous rectification for high efficiency
n Internal soft start
n Power-on-reset function for both outputs
The LM3370 offers superior features and performance for
portable systems with complex power management require-
ments. Automatic intelligent switching between PWM low-
noise and PFM low-current mode offers improved system
efficiency. Internal synchronous rectification enhances the
converter efficiency without the use of futher external device.
n 2.7V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5V
n Operates from a single Li-Ion cell or 3 cell NiMH/NiCd
batteries and 3.3V/5.5V fixed rails
n 2.2µH Inductor, 4.7µF Input and 10µF Output Capacitor
per channel
n 16-lead LLP Package (4mm x 5mm x 0.8mm)
There is a power-on-reset function that monitors the level of
the output voltage to avoid unexpected power losses. The
independent enable pin for each output allows for simple and
effective power sequencing.
Applications
n Baseband Processors
n Application Processors (Video, Audio)
n I/O Power
LM3370 is available in a 4mm by 5mm 16-lead non-pullback
LLP package.
A
high switching frequency—2MHz
(typ)—allows use of tiny surface-mount components includ-
ing a 2.2µH inductor.
n FPGA Power and CPLD
Default fixed voltages for the 2 voltage outputs can be
customized to fit system requirements by contacting National
Semiconductor Corporation.
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