June 11, 2008
LM3691
High Accuracy, Miniature 1A, Step-Down DC-DC Converter
for Portable Applications
General Description
The LM3691 step-down DC-DC converter is optimized for
powering ultra-low voltage circuits from a single Li-Ion cell or
3 cell NiMH/NiCd batteries. It provides up to 1A load current,
over an input voltage range from 2.3V to 5.5V. There are sev-
eral different fixed voltage output options available.
Features
VOUT = 0.75V to 1.8V
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±1% DC output voltage precision
2.3 ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5V
4 MHz switching frequency
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64 μA (typ.) quiescent current in ECO mode
1A maximum load capability
LM3691 has a mode-control pin that allows the user to select
Forced PWM mode or ECO mode that changes modes be-
tween gated PWM mode and PWM automatically depending
on the load. In ECO, LM3691 offers superior efficiency and
very low Iq under light load conditions. ECO mode extends the
battery life through reduction of the quiescent current during
light load conditions and system standby.
Automatic ECO/PWM mode switching
Mode Pin to select ECO/Forced PWM mode
1 μH inductor, 4.7 μF input capacitor (0603(1608) case
size) and 4.7 μF output capacitor (0603(1608) case size)
Current overload and thermal shutdown protections
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The LM3691 is available in a 6–bump micro SMD package.
Only three external surface-mount components, a 1μH induc-
tor, a 4.7 μF input capacitor and a 4.7μF output capacitor, are
required.
Only three tiny surface-mount external components
required (solution size less than 15 mm2)
Applications
Mobile Phones
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Hand-Held Radios
MP3 players
Portable Hard Disk Drives
Efficiency vs. Output Current
(VOUT = 1.8V, ECO Mode)
Typical Application Circuit
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FIGURE 1. Typical Application Circuit
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