December 4, 2007
LM3687
Step-Down DC-DC Converter with Integrated Low Dropout
Regulator and Startup Mode
General Description
Features
The LM3687 is a step-down DC-DC converter with an inte-
grated low dropout Linear Regulator optimized for powering
ultra-low voltage circuits from a single Li-Ion cell or 3 cell
NiMH/NiCd batteries. It provides a dual output with fixed out-
put voltages and combined load current up to 750mA in post
regulation mode or 1100mA in independent mode of opera-
tion, over an input voltage range from 2.7V to 5.5V. There are
several different fixed output voltage combinations available
(refer to table 'Voltage Options').
DC-DC Converter:
750mA maximum load capability
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1.8MHz PWM fixed switching frequency (typ.)
Automatic PFM/PWM mode switching
27µA typ. Quiescent Current
Internal synchronous rectification for high efficiency
Internal soft start
Dual Rail Linear Regulator:
The Linear Regulator being driven from the fixed output volt-
age of the buck converter (post regulation) translates to high
efficiency.
Startup Mode
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Load transients < 25mVpeak typ.
Line transients < 1mVpeak typ.
The device offers superior features and performance for mo-
bile phones and similar portable applications with complex
power management systems. Automatic intelligent switching
between PWM low-noise and PFM low-current mode offers
improved efficiency over the full load current range. During
full-power operation, a fixed-frequency 1.8MHz (typ.) PWM
mode drives loads from ~80mA to 750mA max. Hysteretic
PFM mode extends the battery life through reduction of the
quiescent current during light loads and system standby.
Very Low Dropout Voltage: 82mV typ. at 350mA load
current
0.7V ≤ VIN_LIN ≤ 4.5V
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10µA typical IQ from VIN_LIN
350mA maximum load capability
Combined Common Features:
65µA typical Quiescent Current from VBATT if both
regulators are enabled
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The LM3687 also features internal protection against over-
temperature, current overload and under-voltage conditions.
750mA maximum combined load capability in post
regulation setup (DC-DC 400mA + Linear Regulator
350mA)
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Two enable pins allow the separate operation of either the
DC-DC or the Linear Regulator alone or both. If the power
input voltage for the Linear Regulator VIN_LIN is not sufficiently
high (e.g. the DC-DC converter is not enabled or starting up)
a startup LDO supplies the Linear Regulator Output from
VBATT for 50mA rated load current (Startup Mode). If VIN_LIN
is at the required voltage level, the startup LDO is deactivated
and the main regulator provides 350mA output current. In
shutdown mode (Enable pins pulled low) the device turns off
and reduces battery consumption to 0.1µA (typ.).
1100mA maximum total load capability in independent
mode of operation (DC-DC: 750mA, Linear Regulator:
350mA)
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Operates from a single Li-Ion cell or 3 cell NiMH/NiCd
batteries
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Only four tiny surface-mount external components
required (one inductor, three ceramic capacitors)
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Small 9-bump micro SMD package
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The LM3687 is available in a tiny, lead-free (NO PB) 9-bump
micro SMD package. A high switching frequency of 1.8MHz
(typ.) allows the use of tiny surface-mount components. Only
four external components -one inductor and three ceramic
capacitors- are required.
Over-temperature, current overload and under-voltage
protection
Applications
Mobile Phones
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Hand-Held Radios
Personal Digital Assistants
Palm-top PCs
Portable Instruments
Battery Powered Devices
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