NTE7222
Integrated Circuit
Step−Down Switching Voltage Regultor
Fixed Output
Description:
The NTE7222 regulator is a monolithic integrated circuit in a 5−Lead TO220 type package that
provides all the active functions for a step−down (buck) switching regulator, capable of driving a 3A
load with excellent line and load regulation. This device offers a high−efficiency replacement for popular
three−terminal linear regulators and substantially reduces the size of the heat sink and in some cases,
no heat sink is required.
Features:
D Fixed Output: VOUT = 5V
D Guaranteed 3A Output Current
D 52kHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
D TTL Shutdown Capability, Low Power Standby Mode
D High Efficiency
D Thermal Shutdown and Current Limit Protection
Applications:
D Simple High−Efficiency Step−Down (Buck) Regulator
D Efficient Pre−Regulator for Linear Regulators
D On−Card Switching Regulator
D Positive to Negative Converter (Buck−Boost)
Absolute Maximum Ratings: (Note 1)
Maximum Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45V
ON/OFF Pin Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . −0.3V≤ V ≤ +VIN
Output Voltage to GND (Steady State) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . −1V
Power Dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internally Limited
Maximum Junction Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +150°C
Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . −65° to +150°C
Minimum ESD Rating (C = 100pF, R = 1.5kΩ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2kV
Lead Temperature (During Soldering, 10 sec Max) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +260°C
Typical Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Ambient (Mounted Vertically, No External Heat Sink)
1/2” leads in a socket or PC mounted with minimum copper area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65°C/W
1/4” leads soldered to a PC board containing approx 4 square inches of copper . . 45°C/W
Typical Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2°C/W
Note 1. Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur.
Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is intended to be functional, but
do not guarantee specific performance limits. For guaranteed specifications and test conditions,
see the Electrical Characteristics.