TELCOM TC2575

1.0A Step-Down Switching Regulator
TC2575
TC2575
1.0A Step-Down Switching Regulator
FEATURES
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3.3V, 5.0V, 12V, and Adjustable Output Versions
Adjustable Version Output Voltage Range of
1.23V to 37V ±4% Max. Over Line and Load Conditions
Guaranteed 1.0 A Output Current
Wide Input Voltage Range; 4.75V to 40V
Requires Only 4 External Components
52kHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
TTL Shutdown Capability, Low Power Standby Mode
High Efficiency
Uses Readily Available Standard Inductors
Thermal Shutdown and Current Limit Protection
APPLICATIONS
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Simple and High-Efficiency Step-Down
(Buck) Regulator
Efficient Pre–Regulator for Linear Regulators
On–Card Switching Regulators
Positive to Negative Converters (Buck–Boost)
Negative Step-Up Converters
Power Supply for Battery Chargers
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PIN CONFIGURATIONS
5-Pin TO-220
TC2575
The TC2575 series of regulators are monolithic integrated circuits ideally suited for easy and convenient design
of a step–down switching regulator (buck converter). All
circuits of this series are capable of driving a 1.0A load with
excellent line and load regulation. These devices are available in fixed output voltages of 3.3V, 5.0V, 12V, and
an adjustable output version.
These regulators were designed to minimize the number of external components to simplify the power supply
design. Standard series of inductors optimized for use with
the TC2575 are offered by several different inductor manufacturers.
Since the TC2575 converter is a switch-mode power
supply, its efficiency is significantly higher in comparison
with popular three-terminal linear regulators, especially with
higher input voltages. In many cases, the power dissipated
is so low, that no heatsinking is required or its size can be
reduced dramatically.
The TC2575 features include a guaranteed ±4% tolerance on output voltage within specified input voltages and
output load conditions, and ±10% on the oscillator frequency
(±2% over 0°C to +125°C). External shutdown is included,
featuring 80µA (typical) standby current. The output switch
includes cycle-by-cycle current limiting, as well as thermal
shutdown for full protection under fault conditions.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part
Number
Package
Temperature
Range
TC2575-3.3VAT
TC2575-5.0VAT
TC2575-12.0VAT*
TC2575VAT**
5-Pin TO-220
5-Pin TO-220
5-Pin TO-220
5-Pin TO-220
–40 to +125°C
–40 to +125°C
–40 to +125°C
–40 to +125°C
Note: * Contact factory for availability
** ADJ = 1.23 To 37V.
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OUTPUT
GND
FEEDBACK
ON/OFF
VIN
1 2 3 4 5
TelCom Semiconductor reserves the right to make changes in the circuitry and
1 specifications of its devices.
1.0A Step-Down Switching Regulator
TC2575
Minimum ESD Rating ............................................. 3.0 kV
(Human Body Model: C = 100pF, R = 1.5kΩ)
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 seconds) .......... 260 °C
Maximum Junction Temperature............................. 150°C
Operating Junction Temperature Range .... –40 to +125*C
Supply Voltage ............................................................40V
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*
Maximum Supply Voltage ................................ VIN = 45V
ON/OFF Pin Input Voltage ..................... –0.3V ≤ V ≤ +VIN
Output Voltage to Ground (Steady State) ............... –1.0 V
Max Power Dissipation(TO-220) ......... (Internally Limited)
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient ..... 65°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case ........ 5.0°C/W
Storage Temperature Range ................. –65°C to +150°C
*This is a stress rating only, and functional operation of the device at these
or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operation section of
the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings
conditions for extended periods of time may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS: (Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V for the 3.3V, 5.0V, and Adjustable
version,VIN = 25V for the 12V version. ILOAD = 200mA. For typical values TJ = 25°C, for min/max values TJ is the operating
junction temperature range that applies (Note 2), unless otherwise noted.
Symbol
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
3.234
3.3
3.366
V
3.168
3.135
—
3.3
—
75
3.432
3.465
—
%
4.9
5.0
5.1
V
4.8
4.75
—
5.0
—
77
5.2
5.25
—
%
11.76
12
12.24
V
11.52
11.4
—
12
—
88
12.48
12.6
—
%
1.217
1.23
1.243
V
1.193
1.18
—
1.23
—
77
1.267
1.28
—
%
TC2575-3.3 [(Note 1) Test Circuit Figure 2]
VOUT
η
Output Voltage
Efficiency
VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 0.2A, TJ = 25°C
4.75V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.2A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 1.0A
TJ = 25°C
TJ = –40°C to +125°
VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 1.0A
TC2575-5 [(Note 1)Test Circuit Figure 2]
VOUT
η
Output Voltage
Efficiency
VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 0.2A, TJ = 25°C
8.0V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.2A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 1.0A
TJ = 25°C
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 1.0 A
TC2575-12 [(Note 1) Test Circuit Figure 2]
VOUT
η
Output Voltage
Efficiency
VIN = 25V, ILOAD = 0.2A, TJ = 25°C
15V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.2A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 1.0A
TJ = 25°C
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
VIN = 15V, ILOAD = 1.0 A
TC2575-Adjustable Version [(Note 1) Test Circuit Figure 2]
VFB
Feedback Voltage
VFB
Feedback Voltage
η
Efficiency
VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 0.2A, VOUT = 5.0V,
TJ = 25°C
8.0V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.2A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 1.0A
VOUT = 5.0V
TJ = 25°C
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 1.0A, VOUT = 5.0V
NOTES: 1. External components such as the catch diode, inductor, input and output capacitors can affect the switching regulator system
performance. When the TC2575 is used as shown in the Figure 2 test circuit, the system performance will be as
shown in the system parameters section of the Electrical Characteristics.
2. Tested junction temperature range for the TC2575: TLOW = –40°C THIGH = +125°C
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1.0A Step-Down Switching Regulator
TC2575
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS: (Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V for the 3.3V, 5.0V, and Adjustable
version,VIN = 25V for the 12V version. ILOAD = 200mA. For typical values TJ = 25°C, for min/max values TJ is the operating junction temperature range that applies (Note 2), unless otherwise noted.
Symbol
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
—
—
—
47
42
25
—
52
—
—
100
200
—
58
63
—
—
94
1.0
—
98
1.2
1.3
—
1.7
1.4
2.3
—
3.0
3.2
—
—
0.8
6.0
2.0
20
—
—
5.0
—
9.0
11
—
—
80
—
200
400
Units
TC2575-ALL OUTPUT VOLTAGE VERSIONS
Ib
fOSC
VSAT
DC
ICL
IL
IQ
ISTBY
VIH
VIL
IIH
IIL
Feedback Bias Current
VOUT = 5.0V (Adjustable Version Only)
TJ = 25°C
TJ = –40°C to +125°C
Oscillator Frequency (Note 3)
TJ = 25°C
TJ = 0 to +125°C
TJ = –40 to +125°C
Saturation Voltage
IOUT = 1.0A, (Note 4)
TJ = 25°C
TJ = –40 to +125°C
Max Duty Cycle (“on”) [Note 5]
Current Limit Peak Current
(Notes 3 and 4)
TJ = 25°C
TJ = –40 to +125°C
Output Leakage Current
(Notes 6 and 7), TJ = 25°C
Output = 0 V
Output = – 1.0 V
Quiescent Current (Note 6)
TJ = 25°C
TJ = –40 to +125°C
Standby Quiescent Current,
ON/OFF Pin = 5.0 V (“off”)
TJ = 25°C
TJ = –40 to +125°C
ON/OFF Pin Logic Input Level
(Test Figure 2)
VOUT = 0V
TJ = 25°C
TJ = –40 to +125°C
Nominal Output Voltage
VOUT = Nominal Output Voltage
TJ = 25°C
TJ = –40 to +125°C
ON/OFF Pin Input Current
(Test Figure 2)
ON/OFF Pin = 5.0V (“off”),
TJ = 25°C
ON/OFF Pin Input Current
ON/OFF Pin = 0V (“on”),
TJ = 25°C
nA
kHz
V
%
A
mA
mA
µA
V
2.2
2.4
1.4
—
—
—
—
—
1.2
—
1.0
0.8
—
15
30
—
0
5.0
V
µA
µA
NOTES: 3. The oscillator frequency reduces to approximately 18kHz in the event of an output short or an overload which causes the regulated
output voltage to drop approximately 40% from the nominal output voltage. This self protection feature lowers the average power
dissipation of the IC by lowering the minimum duty cycle from 5% down to approximately 2%.
4. Output (Pin 2) sourcing current. No diode, inductor or capacitor connected to the output pin.
5. Feedback (Pin 4) removed from output and connected to 0V.
6. Feedback (Pin 4) removed from output and connected to +12V for the Adjustable, 3.3V, and 5.0V versions, and 25V for the 12V,
to force the output transistor "OFF".
7. VIN = 40 V.
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1.0A Step-Down Switching Regulator
TC2575
PIN DESCRIPTION
Pin No.
5-Pin TO-220
Symbol
1
VIN
2
Output
3
GND
4
Feedback
5
ON/OFF
Description
This pin is the positive input supply for the TC2575 step-down
switching regulator. In order to minimize voltage transients and to
supply the switching currents needed by the regulator, a suitable
input bypass capacitor must be present (CIN in Figure 1).
This is the emitter of the internal switch. The saturation voltage
VSAT of this output switch is typically 1.0V. It should be kept in
mind that the PCB area connected to this pin should be kept to a
minimum in order to minimize coupling to sensitive circuitry.
Circuit ground pin. See the information about the printed circuit
boad layout.
This pin senses regulated output voltage to complete the
feedback loop. The signal is divided by the internal resistor
divider network R2, R1 and applied to the non-inverting input of
the internal error amplifier. In the adjustable version of the
TC2575 switching regulator this pin is the direct input of the error
amplifier and the resistor network R2, R1 is connected externally
to allow programming of the output voltage.
It allows the switching regulator circuit to be shut down using
logic level signals, thus dropping the total input supply current to
approximately 80µA. The threshold voltage is typically 1.4V.
Applying a voltage above this value (up to +VIN) shuts the
regulator off. If the voltage applied to this pin is lower than 1.4V
or if this pin is left open, the regulator will be in the "on" condition.
REPRESENTATIVE BLOCK DIAGRAM AND TYPICAL APPLICATION
Unregulated
DC Input
CIN
+VIN
+
ON/OFF
3.1V Internal
Regulator
1
ON/OFF
5
TC2575
Output
Voltage Versions
4
Current
Limit
Feedback
R2
Fixed gain
Error Amplifier
+
R1
1.0k
–
Freq.
Shift
18kHz
1.235V
Band-Gap
Reference
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+
–
3.3V
1.7k
5.0V
3.1k
12V
8.84k
15V
11.3k
For Adjustable version
R1 = open, R2 = 0Ω
+
–
Comparator
Driver
Latch
Output
1.0 Amp
Switch
52kHz
Oscillator
R2 (Ω)
Reset
4
Thermal
Shutdown
2
GND
3
L1
D1
+
COUT
Regulated
Output
VOUT
Load
1.0A Step-Down Switching Regulator
TC2575
Feedback
4
+VIN
7.0 – 40V
Unregulated
DC Input
CIN
100µF
TC2575
1
+
L1
330µH
Output
5.0V Regulated
Output 1.0A Load
2
5 ON/OFF
3 GND
COUT
330µF
D1
1N5819
Figure 1. Block Diagram and Typical Application: Fixed Output Voltages
5.0 Output Voltage Versions
Feedback
4
VIN
VIN
Unregulated
DC Input
8.0 – 40V
+
Output
TC2575
(5V)
1
3
CIN
100µF/50V
GND
2
ON/OFF
5
VOUT
Regulated
Output
L1
330µH
COUT +
D1
330µF/16V
IN5819
Load
Adjustable Output Voltage Versions
Feedback
4
VIN
TC2575
Adjustable
1
Unregulated
DC Input
8.0 – 40V
+
3
CIN
100µF/50V
GND
5
Output
VOUT
Regulated
Output
L1
330µH
2
ON/OFF
D1
IN5819
+ CIN
330µF/
16V
R2
Load
R1
R2
(1 + R1
)
V
R1= R2 ( OUT - 1)
VREF
VOUT = VREF
Where VREF = 1.23V, R1
between 1.0kΩ and 5.0kΩ
Figure 2. Typical Test Circuit
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1.0A Step-Down Switching Regulator
TC2575
The next period is the “off” period of the power switch.
When the power switch turns off, the voltage across the
inductor reverses its polarity and is clamped at one diode
voltage drop below ground by the catch diode. Current now
flows through the catch diode thus maintaining the load
current loop. This removes the stored energy from the
inductor. The inductor current during this time is:
PCB LAYOUT GUIDELINES
As in any switching regulator, the layout of the printed
circuit board is very important. Rapidly switching currents
associated with wiring inductance, stray capacitance and
parasitic inductance of the printed circuit board traces can
generate voltage transients which can generate electromagnetic interferences (EMI) and affect the desired operation. As indicated in the Figure 2, to minimize inductance
and ground loops, the length of the leads indicated by heavy
lines should be kept as short as possible.
For best results, single–point grounding (as indicated)
or ground plane construction should be used.
On the other hand, the PCB area connected to the
Pin 2 (emitter of the internal switch) of the TC2575 should be
kept to a minimum in order to minimize coupling to sensitive
circuitry.
Another sensitive part of the circuit is the feedback. It is
important to keep the sensitive feedback wiring short. To
assure this, physically locate the programming resistors
near to the regulator, when using the adjustable version of
the TC2575 regulator.
(VOUT – VD ) tOFF
L
This period ends when the power switch is once again
turned on. Regulation of the converter is accomplished by
varying the duty cycle of the power switch. It is possible to
describe the duty cycle as follows:
IL (OFF) =
d = tON , where T is the period of switching.
T
For the buck converter with ideal components, the duty
cycle can also be described as:
d = VOUT
VIN
DESIGN PROCEDURE
Buck Converter Basics
Figure 4 shows the buck converter idealized waveforms
of the catch diode voltage and the inductor current.
The TC2575 is a “Buck” or Step–Down Converter which
is the most elementary forward–mode converter. Its basic
schematic can be seen in Figure 3.
The operation of this regulator topology has two distinct
time periods. The first one occurs when the series switch is
on, the input voltage is connected to the input of the inductor.
The output of the inductor is the output voltage, and the
rectifier (or catch diode) is reverse biased. During this
period, since there is a constant voltage source connected
across the inductor, the inductor current begins to linearly
ramp upwards, as described by the following equation:
Diode Voltage
VON (SW)
Power
Switch
Off
Power
Switch
On
Power
Switch
Off
Power
Switch
On
Time
(VIN – VOUT ) tON
L
During this “on” period, energy is stored within the core
material in the form of magnetic flux. If the inductor is
properly designed, there is sufficient energy stored to carry
the requirements of the load during the “off” period.
Inductor Current
IL (ON) =
VD/(FWD)
IPK
ILOAD (AV)
IMIN
Diode
Power
Switch
Diode
Power
Switch
Time
L
Power Switch
VOUT
Figure 4. Buck Converter Idealized Waveforms
+
VIN
D1
COUT+
RLOAD
–
Figure 3. Basic Buck Converter
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1.0A Step-Down Switching Regulator
TC2575
Procedure (Fixed Output Voltage Version)
In order to simplify the switching regulator design, a step-by-step design procedure and some examples are provided.
Procedure
Example
Given Parameters:
VOUT = Regulated Output Voltage (3.3V, 5.0V or 12V)
VIN(max) = Maximum DC Input Voltage
ILOAD(max) = Maximum Load Current
1. Controller IC Selection
According to the required input voltage, output voltage and
current select the appropriate type of the controller IC output
voltage version.
2. Input Capacitor Selection (CIN )
To prevent large voltage transients from appearing at the input
and for stable operation of the converter, an aluminum or tantalum
electrolytic bypass capacitor is needed between the input pin +VIN
and ground pin GND. This capacitor should be located close to the
IC using short leads. This capacitor should have a low ESR
(Equivalent Series Resistance) value.
3. Catch Diode Selection (D1)
A. Since the diode maximum peak current exceeds the
regulator maximum load current, the catch diode current
rating must be at least 1.2 times greater than the maximum
load current. For a robust design the diode should have a
current rating equal to the maximum current limit of the
TC2575 to be able to withstand a continuous output short.
B. The reverse voltage rating of the diode should be at least
1.25 times the maximum input voltage.
4. Inductor Selection (L1)
A. According to the required working conditions, select the
correct inductor value using the selection guide from
Figures 32 to 36.
B. From the appropriate inductor selection guide, identify the
inductance region intersected by the Maximum Input Voltage
line and the Maximum Load Current line. Each region is
identified by an inductance value and an inductor code.
C. Select an appropriate inductor from the several different
manufacturers part numbers listed in Table 1 or Table 2
When using Table 2 for selecting the right inductor, the
designer must realize that the inductor current rating must
be higher than the maximum peak current flowing through the
inductor. This maximum peak current can be calculated as
follows:
IP(max) = ILOAD (max)+
(VIN – VOUT ) tON
2L
where tON is the "on" time of the power switch and
tON =
VOUT
VIN
1.0
x
fOSC
For additional information about the inductor, see the inductor
section in the “EXTERNAL COMPONENTS” section of this
data sheet.
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Given Parameters:
VOUT = 5.0V
VIN (max) = 20V
ILOAD (max) = 0.8A
1. Controller IC Selection
According to the required input voltage, output voltage,
current polarity and current value, use the TC2575 (5V)
controller IC.
2. Input Capacitor Selection (CIN )
A 47µF, 25V aluminium electrolytic capacitor
located near to the input and ground pins provides
sufficient bypassing.
3. Catch Diode Selection (D1)
A. For this example the current rating of the diode is 1.0A
B. Use a 30V 1N5818 Schottky diode, or any of the
suggested fast recovery diodes shown in Table 4.
4. Inductor Selection (L1)
A. Use the inductor selection guide shown in Figure 32
to 36.
B. From the selection guide, the inductance area
intersected by the 20V line and 0.8A line is L300.
C. Inductor value required is 300µH. From Table 1, or
Table 2, choose an inductor from any of the listed
manufacturers.
1.0A Step-Down Switching Regulator
TC2575
Procedure (Fixed Output Voltage Version) (Continued)
In order to simplify the switching regulator design, a step-by-step design procedure and examples are provided.
Procedure
Example
5. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT )
A. COUT = 100µF to 470µF standard aluminium
electrolytic.
5. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT)
A. Since the TC2575 is a forward–mode switching regulator
with voltage mode control, its open loop 2-pole-2-zero
frequency characteristic has the dominant pole–pair determined by the output capacitor and inductor values.
For stable operation and an acceptable ripple voltage,
(approximately 1% of the output voltage) a value
between 100µF and 470µF is recommended.
B. Due to the fact that the higher voltage electrolytic
capacitors generally have lower ESR (Equivalent Series
Resistance) numbers, the output capacitor’s voltage
rating should be at least 1.5 times greater than the output
voltage. For a 5.0V regulator, a rating at least 8.0V is
appropriate, and a 10Vor 16V rating is recommended.
B. Capacitor voltage rating = 16V.
Procedure (Adjustable Output Version: TC2575-ADJ)
Procedure
Example
Given Parameters:
VOUT = Regulated Output Voltage
VIN (max) = Maximum DC Input Voltage
ILOAD (max) = Maximum Load Current
Given Parameters:
VOUT = 8.0V
VIN (max) = 12V
ILOAD (max) = 1.0V
1. Programming Output Voltage
To select the right programming resistor R1 and R2
value (see Figure 2) use the following formula:
1. Programming Output Voltage (selecting R1 and R2)
Select R1 and R2
R2
VOUT = 1.23 1.0 +
Select R1 = 1.8kΩ
R1
(
VOUT = VREF 1.0 +
R2
R1
) where V
REF
(
= 1.23V
R2 = R1
( VV
OUT
REF
Resistor R1 can be between 1.0kΩ and 5.0kΩ. (For best
temperature coefficient and stability with time, use 1% metal
film resitors).
VOUT
R2 = R1
–1
VREF
(
8.0V
) = 1.08k ( 1.23V
– 1.0
)
–1
R1 = 9.91kΩ, choose a 9.88kΩ metal film resistor.
)
2. Input Capacitor Selection (CIN )
To prevent large voltage transients from appearing at the
input and for stable operation of the converter, an aluminium
or tantalum electrolytic bypass capacitor is needed between
the input pin +VIN and ground pin GND. This capacitor
should be located close to the IC using short leads. This
capacitor should have a low ESR (Equivalent Series
Resistance) value.
For additional information see input capacitor section in the
“EXTERNAL COMPONENTS” section of this data sheet.
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2. Input Capacitor Selection (CIN )
A 100µF, aluminium electrolytic capacitor located near the
input and ground pin provides sufficient bypassing.
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Procedure (Adjustable Output Version: TC2575-ADJ) (Continued)
Procedure
Example
3. Catch Diode Selection (D1)
A. Since the diode maximum peak current exceeds the
regulator maximum load current the catch diode current
rating must be at least 1.2 times greater than the
maximum load current. For a robust design, the diode
should have a current rating equal to the maximum
current limit of the TC2575 to be able to with stand a
continuous output short.
B. The reverse voltage rating of the diode should be at least
1.25 times the maximum input voltage.
3. Catch Diode Selection (D1)
A. For this example, a 3.0A current rating is adequate.
4. Inductor Selection (L1)
A. Use the following formula to calculate the inductor
Volt x microsecond [V x µs] constant:
4. Inductor Selection (L1)
A. Calculate E x T [V x µsec] constant:
B. Use a 20V IN5820 or MBR320 Schottky diode or any
suggested fast recovery diodes in Table 4.
E x T = ( 12 – 8.0) x
6
E x T = ( VIN – VOUT)
VOUT
10
x
[V x µsec]
VIN F[Hz]
B. E x T = 51 [V x µsec]
B. Match the calculated E x T value with the corresponding
number on the vertical axis of the Inductor Value
Selection Guide shown in Figure 37. This E x T constant
is a measure of the energy handling capability of an
inductor and is dependent upon the type of core, the core
area, the number of turns, and the duty cycle.
C. Next step is to identify the inductance region intersected
by the E x T value and the maximum load current value
on the horizontal axis shown in Figure 35.
D. From the inductor code, identify the inductor value. Then
select an appropriate inductor from Table 1 or Table 2.
The inductor chosen must be rated for a switching
frequency of 52kHz and for a current rating of 1.15 x
ILOAD . The inductor current rating can also be determined by calculating the inductor peak current:
C. ILOAD(max) = 1.0A
Inductance Region = L220
D. Proper inductor value = 220µH
Choose the inductor from Table 1 or Table 2
(VIN – VOUT) tON
2L
IP (max) = ILOAD(max) +
where tON is the "on" time of the power switch and
tON =
(VOUT
VIN
1.0 )
x
fOSC
For additional information about the inductor, see
the inductor section in the “External Components”
section of this data sheet.
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8.0
1000
x
= 51[V x µsec]
12
52
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Procedure (Adjustable Output Version: TC2575-ADJ) (Continued)
Procedure
Example
5. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT )
A.
12
COUT ≥ 7.785
= 53µF
8 x 220
5. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT )
A. Since the TC2575 is a forward–mode switching regulator
with voltage mode control, its open loop 2–pole–1–zero
frequency characteristic has the dominant pole–pair
determined by the output capacitor and inductor values.
To achieve an acceptable ripple voltage, select
COUT 100µF electrolytic capacitor.
For stable operation, the capacitor must satisfy the
following requirement:
COUT ≥ 7.785
VIN(max)
[µF]
VOUT x L [µF]
B. Capacitor values between 10µF and 2000µF will satisfy
the loop requirements for stable operation. To achieve an
acceptable output ripple voltage and transient response,
the output capacitor may need to be several times larger
than the above formula yields.
C. Due to the fact that the higher voltage electrolytic capacitors generally have lower ESR (Equivalent Series
Resistance) numbers, the output capacitor’s voltage
rating should be at least 1.5 times greater than the output
voltage. For a 5.0V regulator, a rating of at least 8.0V is
appropriate, and a 10V or 16V rating is recommended.
Table 1. Inductor Selection Guide
Inductor Code
Inductor Value
Pulse Eng
Renco
AIE
Tech 39
L100
100µH
PE–92108
RL2444
415–0930
77 308 BV
L150
150µH
PE–53113
RL1954
415–0953
77 358 BV
L220
220µH
PE–52626
RL1953
415–0922
77 408 BV
L330
330µH
PE–52627
RL1952
415–0926
77 458 BV
L470
470µH
PE–53114
RL1951
415–0927
–
L680
680µH
PE–52629
RL1950
415–0928
77 508 BV
H150
150µH
PE–53115
RL2445
415–0936
77 368 BV
H220
220µH
PE–53116
RL2446
430–0636
77 410 BV
H330
330µH
PE–53117
RL2447
430–0635
77 460 BV
H470
470µH
PE–53118
RL1961
430–0634
–
H680
680µH
PE–53119
RL1960
415–0935
77 510 BV
H1000
1000µH
PE–53120
RL1959
415–0934
77 558 BV
H1500
1500µH
PE–53121
RL1958
415–0933
–
H2200
2200µH
PE–53122
RL2448
415–0945
77 610 BV
Note: *Contact Manufacturer
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Table 2. Inductor Selection Guide
Inductance
Current
(µH)
68
100
150
220
330
(A)
0.32
0.58
0.99
1.78
0.48
0.82
1.47
0.39
0.66
1.20
0.32
0.55
1.00
0.42
0.80
Schott
THT
67143940
67143990
67144070
67144140
67143980
67144060
67144130
–
67144050
67144120
67143960
67144040
67144110
67144030
67144100
SMT
67144310
67144360
67144450
67144520
67144350
67144440
67144510
67144340
67144430
67144500
67144330
67144420
67144490
67144410
67144480
Renco
THT
RL–1284–68–43
RL–5470–6
RL–5471–5
RL–5471–5
RL–5470–5
RL–5471–4
RL–5471–4
RL–5470–4
RL–5471–3
RL–5471–3
RL–5470–3
RL–5471–2
RL–5471–2
RL–5471–1
RL–5471–1
Pulse Engineering
SMT
RL1500–68
RL1500–68
RL1500–68
–
RL1500–100
RL1500–100
–
RL1500–150
RL1500–150
–
RL1500–220
RL1500–220
–
RL1500–330
–
THT
PE–53804
PE–53812
PE–53821
PE–53830
PE–53811
PE–53820
PE–53829
PE–53810
PE–53819
PE–53828
PE–53809
PE–53818
PE–53827
PE–53817
PE–53826
SMT
PE–53804–S
PE–53812–S
PE–53821–S
PE–53830–S
PE–53811–S
PE–53820–S
PE–53829–S
PE–53810–S
PE–53819–S
PE–53828–S
PE–53809–S
PE–53818–S
PE–53827–S
PE–53817–S
PE–53826–S
Coilcraft
SMT
DO1608–68
DO3308–683
DO3316–683
DO5022P–683
DO3308–104
DO3316–104
DO5022P–104
DO3308–154
DO3316–154
DO5022P–154
DO3308–224
DO3316–224
DO5022P–224
DO3316–334
DO5022P–334
Note: Table 1 and Table 2 of this Indicator Selection Guide shows some examples of different manufacturer products suitable for design with the TC2575.
Table 3. Example of Several Inductor Manufacturers Phone/Fax Numbers
Pulse Engineering Inc.
Pulse Engineering Inc. Europe
Renco Electronics Inc.
AIE Magnetics
Coilcraft Inc.
Coilcraft Inc., Europe
Tech 39
Schott Corp.
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Phone
Fax
Phone
Fax
Phone
Fax
Phone
Fax
Phone
Fax
Phone
Fax
Phone
Fax
+ 1–619–674–8100
+ 1–619–674–8262
+ 353 93 24 107
+ 353 93 24 459
+ 1–516–645–5828
+ 1–516–586–5562
+ 1–813–347–2181
Phone
Fax
+ 1–612–475–1173
+ 1–612–475–1786
11
+ 1–708–322–2645
+ 1–708–639–1469
+ 44 1236 730 595
+ 44 1236 730 627
+ 33 8425 2626
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Table 2. Diode Selection Guide
Schottky
Ultra-Fast Recovery
1.0A
3.0A
1.0A
VR
SMT
THT
SMT
THT
20V
SK12
1N5817
SR102
SK32
MBRD320
30V
MBRS130LT3
SK13
1N5818
SR103
11DQ03
SK33
MBRD330
MBRS140T3
SK14
10BQ040
10MQ040
MBRS150
10BQ050
1N5819
SR104
11DQ04
MBRS340T3
MBRD340
30WQ04
SK34
MBRD350
SK35
30WQ05
1N5820
MBR320
SR302
1N5821
MBR330
SR30
31DQ03
1N5822
MBR340
SR304
31DQ04
MBR350
SR305
11DQ05
40V
50V
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SR105
11DQ05
12
3.0A
SNT
THT
MURS120T3
MUR120
11DF1
HER102
SMT
THT
MURS120T3
10BF10
MURD320
31DF1
HER302
MUR320
30WF10
MUR420
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In most cases, the higher voltage electrolytic capacitors
have lower ESR value. Often capacitors with much higher
voltage ratings may be needed to provide low ESR values,
that are required for low output ripple voltage.
EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
Input Capacitor (CIN)
The Input Capacitor Should Have a Low ESR
For stable operation of the switch mode converter a low
ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) aluminium or solid
tantalum bypass capacitor is needed between the input pin
and the ground pin, to prevent large voltage transients from
appearing at the input. It must be located near the regulator
and use short leads. With most electrolytic capacitors, the
capacitance value decreases and the ESR increases with
lower temperatures. For reliable operation in temperatures
below –25°C larger values of the input capacitor may be
needed. Also paralleling a ceramic or solid tantalum capacitor will increase the regulator stability at cold temperatures.
The Output Capacitor Requires an ESR Value that has
an Upper and Lower Limit
As mentioned above, a low ESR value is needed for
low output ripple voltage, typically 1% to 2% of the output
voltage. But if the selected capacitor’s ESR is extremely low
(below 0.05 Ω), there is a possibility of an unstable feedback
loop, resulting in oscillation at the output. This situation can
occur when a tantalum capacitor, that can have a very low
ESR, is used as the only output capacitor.
At Low Temperatures, Put in Parallel Aluminium
Electrolytic Capacitors with Tantalum Capacitors
Electrolytic capacitors are not recommended for temperatures below –25°C. The ESR rises dramatically at cold
temperatures and typically rises 3 times at –25°C and as
much as 10 times at –40°C. Solid tantalum capacitors have
much better ESR spec at cold temperatures and are recommended for temperatures below –25°C. They can be also
used in parallel with aluminium electrolytics. The value of the
tantalum capacitor should be about 10% or 20% of the total
capacitance. The output capacitor should have at least
50% higher RMS ripple current rating at 52kHz than the
peak–to–peak inductor ripple current.
RMS Current Rating of CIN
The important parameter of the input capacitor is the
RMS current rating. Capacitors that are physically large and
have large surface area will typically have higher RMS
current ratings. For a given capacitor value, a higher voltage
electrolytic capacitor will be physically larger than a lower
voltage capacitor, and thus be able to dissipate more heat to
the surrounding air, and therefore will have a higher RMS
current rating. The consequences of operating an electrolytic capacitor beyond the RMS current rating is a shortened
operating life. In order to assure maximum capacitor operating lifetime, the capacitor’s RMS ripple current rating
should be:
Catch Diode
IRMS > 1.2 x d x ILOAD
Locate the Catch Diode Close to the TC2575
The TC2575 is a step–down buck converter, it requires
a fast diode to provide a return path for the inductor current
when the switch turns off. This diode must be located close
to the TC2575 using short leads and short printed circuit
traces to avoid EMI problems.
where d is the duty cycle, for a buck regulator
t
V
d = ON = OUT
T
VIN
and d =
tON
IVOUT I
=
for a buck-boost regulator.
T IVOUTI + VIN
Use a Schottky or a Soft Switching
Ultra–Fast Recovery Diode
Since the rectifier diodes are very significant source of
losses within switching power supplies, choosing the rectifier that best fits into the converter design is an important
process. Schottky diodes provide the best performance
because of their fast switching speed and low forward
voltage drop.
They provide the best efficiency especially in low output
voltage applications (5.0 V and lower). Another choice could
be Fast–Recovery, or Ultra–Fast Recovery diodes. It has to
be noted, that some types of these diodes with an abrupt
turnoff characteristic may cause instability or EMI troubles.
A fast-recovery diode with soft recovery characteristics
can better fulfill a quality, low noise design requirements.
Output Capacitor (COUT)
For low output ripple voltage and good stability, low ESR
output capacitors are recommended. An output capacitor
has two main functions: it filters the output and provides
regulator loop stability. The ESR of the output capacitor and
the peak–to–peak value of the inductor ripple current are the
main factors contributing to the output ripple voltage value.
Standard aluminium electrolytics could be adequate for
some applications but for quality design, low ESR types are
recommended.
An aluminium electrolytic capacitor’s ESR value is related to many factors, such as the capacitance value, the
voltage rating, the physical size and the type of construction.
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values to keep the inductor current flowing continuously,
especially at low output load currents and/orhigh input
voltages.
To simplify the inductor selection process, an inductor
selection guide for the TC2575 regulator was added to this
data sheet (Figures 32 through 36). This guide assumes
that the regulator is operating in the continuous mode, and
selects an inductor that will allow a peak–to–peak inductor
ripple current to be a certain percentage of the maximum
design load current. This percentage is allowed to change
as different design load currents are selected. For light loads
(less than approximately 200mA) it may be desirable to
operate the regulator in the discontinuous mode, because
the inductor value and size can be kept relatively low.
Consequently, the percentage of inductor peak-to-peak
current increases. This discontinuous mode of operation is
perfectly acceptable for this type of switching converter. Any
buck regulator will be forced to enter discontinuous mode if
the load current is light enough.
Table 4 provides a list of suitable diodes for the TC2575
regulator. Standard 50/60Hz rectifier diodes, such as the
1N4001 series or 1N5400 series are NOT suitable.
Inductor
The magnetic components are the cornerstone of all
switching power supply designs. The style of the core and
the winding technique used in the magnetic component’s
design have a great influence on the reliability of the overall
power supply.
Using an improper or poorly designed inductor can
cause high voltage spikes generated by the rate of transitions in current within the switching power supply, and the
possibility of core saturation can arise during an abnormal
operational mode. Voltage spikes can cause the semiconductors to enter avalanche breakdown and the part can
instantly fail if enough energy is applied. It can also cause
significant RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) and EMI
(Electro–Magnetic Interference) problems.
Selecting the Right Inductor Style
POWER SWITCH
CURRENT (A)
Some important considerations when selecting a
coretype are core material, cost, the output power of the
powersupply, the physical volume the inductor must fit
within, and the amount of EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) shielding that the core must provide. The inductor
selection guide covers different styles of inductors such as
pot core, E-core, toroid and bobbin core, as well as different
core materials such as ferrites and powdered iron from
different manufacturers.
For high quality design regulators the toroid core seems
to be the best choice. Since the magnetic flux is contained
within the core, it generates less EMI, reducing noise problems in sensitive circuits. The least expensive is the bobbin
core type, which consists of wire wound on a ferrite rod core.
1.0
0
0.1
0
1.0
INDUCTOR
CURRENT (A)
INDUCTOR
CURRENT (A)
POWER SWITCH
CURRENT (A)
Continuous and Discontinuous Mode of Operation.
The TC2575 step–down converter can operate in both
the continuous and the discontinuous modes of operation.
The regulator works in the continuous mode when loads are
relatively heavy, the current flows through the inductor
continuously and never falls to zero. Under light load conditions, the circuit will be forced to the discontinuous mode
when inductor current falls to zero for certain period of time
(see Figure 5 and Figure 6). Each mode has distinctively
different operating characteristics, which can affect the
regulator performance and requirements. In many cases the
preferred mode of operation is the continuous mode. It offers
greater output power, lower peak currents in the switch,
inductor and diode, and can have a lower output ripple
voltage. On the other hand it does require larger inductor
0
0
HORIZONTAL TIME BASE: 5.0µsec/DIV
HORIZONTAL TIME BASE: 5.0µsec/DIV
Figure 5. Continuous Mode Switching Current Waveforms
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must be kept short. The importance of quality printed circuit
board layout design should also be highlighted.
This type of inductor generates more EMI due to the fact that
its core is open, and the magnetic flux is not contained within
the core.
When multiple switching regulators are located on the
same printed circuit board, open core magnetics can cause
interference between two or more of the regulator circuits,
especially at high currents due to mutual coupling. A toroid,
pot core or E–core (closed magnetic structure) should be
used in such applications.
Voltage spikes caused by switching action of the output
switch and the parasitic inductance of the output capacitor
UNFILITERED
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
Do Not Operate an Inductor Beyond its
Maximum Rated Current
VERTICAL
RESOLUTION:
20mV/DIV
Exceeding an inductor’s maximum current rating may
cause the inductor to overheat because of the copper wire
losses, or the core may saturate. Core saturation occurs
when the flux density is too high and consequently the cross
sectional area of the core can no longer support additional
lines of magnetic flux.
This causes the permeability of the core to drop, the
inductance value decreases rapidly and the inductor begins
to look mainly resistive. It has only the DC resistance of the
winding. This can cause the switch current to rise very
rapidly and force the TC2575 internal switch into cycle-bycycle current limit, thus reducing the DC output load current.
This can also result in overheating of the inductor and/or the
TC2575. Different inductor types have different saturation
characteristics, and this should be kept in mind when selecting an inductor.
FILITERED
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
HORIZONTAL TIME BASE: 10µsec/DIV
Figure 7. Output Ripple Voltage Waveforms
Minimizing the Output Ripple
In order to minimize the output ripple voltage it is
possible to enlarge the inductance value of the inductor L1
and/or to use a larger value output capacitor. There is also
another way to smooth the output by means of an additional
LC filter (20µH, 100µF), that can be added to the output
(see Figure 16) to further reduce the amount of output ripple
and transients.
With such a filter it is possible to reduce the output ripple
voltage transients 10 times or more. Figure 7 shows the
difference between filtered and unfiltered output waveforms
of the regulator shown in Figure 16.
The upper waveform is from the normal unfiltered output
of the converter, while the lower waveform shows the output
ripple voltage filtered by an additional LC filter.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Output Voltage Ripple and Transients
Source of the Output Ripple
Since the TC2575 is a switch mode power supply
regulator, its output voltage, if left unfiltered, will contain a
sawtooth ripple voltage at the switching frequency. The
output ripple voltage value ranges from 0.5% to 3% of the
output voltage. It is caused mainly by the inductor sawtooth
ripple current multiplied by the ESR of the output capacitor.
Heatsinking and Thermal Considerations
The Through-Hole-Package TO-220
The TC2575 is available in a 5-Pin TO-220 package.
There are many applications that require no heatsink to
keep the TC2575 junction temperature within the allowed
operating range. The TO-220 package can be used without
a heatsink for ambient temperatures up to approximately
50°C (depending on the output voltage and load current).
Higher ambient temperatures require some heat sinking,
either to the printed circuit (PC) board or an external heatsink.
Short Voltage Spikes and How to
Reduce Them
The regulator output voltage may also contain short
voltage spikes at the peaks of the sawtooth waveform (see
Figure 7). These voltage spikes are present because of the
fast switching action of the output switch, and the parasitic
inductance of the output filter capacitor. There are some
other important factors such as wiring inductance, stray
capacitance, as well as the scope probe used to evaluate
these transients, all these contribute to the amplitude of
these spikes. To minimize these voltage spikes, low inductance capacitors should be used, and their lead lengths
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Thermal Analysis and Design
The following procedure must be performed to determine whether or not a heatsink will be required. First
determine:
12 to 25V
Unregulated
DC Input
CIN
100µF
/50V
1. PD (max) – maximum regulator power dissipation in the
application.
Feedback
+VIN
4
TC2575
(12V)
1
3
GND
5
Output
L1
100µH
2
ON/OFF
D1
1N5819
2. TA (max) – maximum ambient temperature in the
application.
COUT
1800µF/
16V
–12V @ 0.35A
Regulated
Output
3. TJ (max) – maximum allowed junction temperature
(125°C for the TC2575). For a conservative design, the
maximum junction temperature should not exceed 110°C
to assure safe operation. For every additional 10°C temperature rise that the junction must withstand, the estimated
operating lifetime of the component is halved.
Figure 8. Inverting Buck-Boost Regulator Using the TC2575 (12V)
Develops –12V @ 0.35A
The dynamic switching losses during turn–on and turn–
off can be neglected if a proper type catch diode is used.
4. ΘJC – package thermal resistance junction–case.
Packages (Free–Standing)
For a free–standing application when no heatsink is
used, the junction temperature can be determined by the
following expression:
5. Θ JA – package thermal resistance junction–
ambient.
(Refer to Absolute Maximum Ratings on this data sheet
or ΘJC and ΘJA values).
TJ = (ΘJA ) (PD ) + TA
where (ΘJA )(PD ) represents the junction temperature
rise caused by the dissipated power and TA is the maximum ambient temperature.
The following formula is to calculate the approximate
total power dissipated by the TC2575:
PD = (VIN x IQ ) + d x ILOAD x VSAT
Some Aspects That can Influence
Thermal Design
where d is the duty cycle and for buck converter
d=
It should be noted that the package thermal resistance
and the junction temperature rise numbers are all approximate, and there are many factors that will affect these
numbers, such as PC board size, shape, thickness, physical
position, location, board temperature, as well as whether the
surrounding air is moving or still.
Other factors are trace width, total printed circuit copper
area, copper thickness, single– or double–sided, multilayer
board, the amount of solder on the board or even color of the
traces.
The size, quantity and spacing of other components on
the board can also influence its effectiveness to dissipate
the heat.
tON VOUT
=
T
VIN
IQ (quiescent current) and VSAT can be found in the
TC2575 data sheet,
VIN is minimum input voltage applied,
VOUT is the regulator output voltage,
ILOAD is the load current.
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ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS
Inverting Regulator
select an inductor with an appropriate current rating, the
inductor peak current has to be calculated.
An inverting buck–boost regulator using the TC2575
(12V) is shown in Figure 8. This circuit converts a positive
input voltage to a negative output voltage with a common
ground by bootstrapping the regulators ground to the
negative output voltage. By grounding the feedback pin,
the regulator senses the inverted output voltage and regulates it.
In this example the TC2575 (12V) is used to generate a
12V output. The maximum input voltage in this case cannot
exceed 28V because the maximum voltage appearing
across the regulator is the absolute sum of the input and
output voltages and this must be limited to a maximum of
40V.
This circuit configuration is able to deliver approximately
0.35A to the output when the input voltage is 12V or higher.
At lighter loads the minimum input voltage required drops to
approximately 4.7V, because the buck–boost regulator topology can produce an output voltage that, in its absolute
value, is either greater or less than the input voltage.
Since the switch currents in this buck–boost configuration are higher than in the standard buck converter topology,
the available output current is lower.
This type of buck–boost inverting regulator can also
require a larger amount of startup input current, even for light
loads. This may overload an input power source with a
current limit less than 1.5A.
Such an amount of input start-up current is needed for
at least 2.0msec or more. The actual time depends on the
output voltage and size of the output capacitor.
Because of the relatively high startup currents required
by this inverting regulator topology, the use of a delayed
startup or an undervoltage lockout circuit is recommended.
Using a delayed startup arrangement, the input capacitor can charge up to a higher voltage before the switch–
mode regulator begins to operate.
The high input current needed for startup is now partially
supplied by the input capacitor CIN.
The following formula is used to obtain the peak inductor
current:
IPEAK ≈
where tON ≈
ILOAD (VIN – IVOUTI) VIN x tON
+
VIN
2L1
IVOUTI
VIN + IVOUTI
1.0
, and fOSC = 52kHz.
fOSC
Under normal continuous inductor current operating
conditions, the worst case occurs when VIN is minimal.
Note that the voltage appearing across the regulator is
the absolute sum of the input and output voltage, and must
not exceed 40V.
12 to 25V
Unregulated
DC Input
CIN
100µF
/50V
Feedback
L1
4
Output 100µH
+VIN
TC2575
(12V)
1
C1
0.1µF
2
5
R1
47k
ON/OFF
3
D1
1N5819
GND
COUT
1800µF/16V
R2
47k
–12V @ 0.35A
Regulated
Output
Figure 9. Inverting Buck-Boost Regulator with Delayed Startup
It has been already mentioned above, that in some
situations, the delayed startup or the undervoltge lockout
features could be very useful. A delayed startup circuit
applied to a buck-boost converter is shown in Figure 9.
Figure 15 in the "Undervoltage Lockout" section describes
an undervoltage lockout feature for the same converter
topology.
+VIN
+VIN
TC2575
1
Design Recommendations:
CIN
R1
100µF 47 k
The inverting regulator operates in a different manner
than the buck converter and so a different design procedure
has to be used to select the inductor L1 or the output
capacitor COUT.
The output capacitor values must be larger than what is
normally required for buck converter designs. Low input
voltages or high output currents require a large value output
capacitor (in the range of thousands of µF).
The recommended range of inductor values for the
inverting converter design is between 68µH and 220 µH. To
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Shutdown
Input
5.0V
0
5
ON/OFF 3
GND
Off
On
R3
470
R2
47k
–VOUT
MOC8101
NOTE: This picture does not show the complete circuit.
Figure 10. Inverting Buck-Boost Regulator Shutdown
Circuit Using an Optocoupler
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With the inverting configuration, the use of the ON/OFF
pin requires some level shifting techniques. This is caused
by the fact, that the ground pin of the converter IC is no longer
at ground. Now, the ON/OFF pin threshold voltage (1.4V
approximately) has to be related to the negative output
voltage level. There are many different possible
shutdown methods, two of them are shown in Figures 10
and 11.
+V
0
Off
4
+VIN
1
CIN
100µF/
50V
5
GND
2
ON/OFF
L1
VIN
R2
5.6 k
Unregulated
DC Input
–VIN = –5.0V to –12V
+VIN
1
TC2575
CIN
100µF
Q1
2N3906
150µH
D1
1N5819
Regulated
Output
VOUT = –12V
Load Current from
200mA for VIN = –5.2V
to 500mA for VIN –7.0V
Figure 12. Negative Boost Regulator
Design Recommendations
5
ON/OFF 3
R1
12k
GND
The same design rules as for the previous inverting
buck–boost converter can be applied. The output capacitor
COUT must be chosen larger than what would be required for
a standard buck converter. Low input voltages or high output
currents require a large value output capacitor (in the range
of thousands of µF). The recommended range of inductor
values for the negative boost regulator is the same as for
inverting converter design.
Another important point is that these negative boost
converters cannot provide any current limiting load protection in the event of a short in the output so some other
means, such as a fuse, may be necessary to provide the
load protection.
–VOUT
NOTE: This picture does not show the complete circuit.
Figure 11. Inverting Buck-Boost Regulator Shutdown Circuit Using
a PNP Transistor
Negative Boost Regulator
This example is a variation of the buck–boost topology
and it is called negative boost regulator. This regulator
experiences relatively high switch current, especially at low
input voltages. The internal switch current limiting results in
lower output load current capability.
The circuit in Figure 12 shows the negative boost
configuration. The input voltage in this application ranges
from –5.0 to –12V and provides a regulated –12V output. If
the input voltage is greater than –12V, the output will rise
above –12 V accordingly, but will not damage the regulator.
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Output
3
COUT
1000µF/16V
Feedback
Shutdown
Input
On
+VIN
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(12V)
Delayed Startup
There are some applications, like the inverting regulator
already mentioned above, which require a higher amount of
start-up current. In such cases, if the input power source is
limited, this delayed start-up feature becomes very useful.
To provide a time delay between the time when the input
voltage is applied and the time when the output voltage
comes up, the circuit in Figure 13 can be used. As the input
voltage is applied, the capacitor C1 charges up, and the
voltage across the resistor R2 falls down. When the voltage
on the ON/OFF pin falls below the threshold value 1.4 V, the
regulator starts up. Resistor R1 is included to limit the
maximum voltage applied to the ON/OFF pin. It reduces the
power supply noise sensitivity, and also limits the capacitor
C1 discharge current, but its use is not mandatory.
When a high 50Hz or 60Hz (100Hz or 120Hz respectively) ripple voltage exists, a long delay time can cause
some problems by coupling the ripple into the ON/OFF pin,
the regulator could be switched periodically on and off with
the line (or double) frequency.
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Adjustable Output, Low-Ripple Power Supply
+VIN
+VIN
C1
0.1 µF
A 1.0A output current capability power supply that
features an adjustable output voltage is shown in Figure 16.
This regulator delivers 1.0A into 1.2 to 35V output. The
input voltage ranges from roughly 8.0 to 40V. In order to
achieve a 10 or more times reduction of output ripple, an
additional L-C filter is included in this circuit.
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1
ON/OFF 3
5
GND
CIN
100µF
R1
47k
R2
47k
+VIN
+VIN
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(5V)
1
NOTE
: : This picture does not show the complete circuit.
R2
15k
Figure 13. Delayed Startup Circuitry
CIN
100µF
R3
68k
5
ON/OFF 3
GND
Undervoltage Lockout
Z1
1N5242B
Some applications require the regulator to remain off
until the input voltage reaches a certain threshold level.
Figure 14 shows an undervoltage lockout circuit applied to
a buck regulator. A version of this circuit for buck–boost
converter is shown in Figure 14. Resistor R3 pulls the
ON/OFF pin high and keeps the regulator off until the input
voltage reaches a predetermined threshold level, with respect to the ground Pin 3, which is determined by the
following expression:
R2
VTH ≈ VZ1 + 1.0 +
R1
(
+VIN
+VIN
CIN
100µF
R3
47k
BE
R1
15 k
5
ON/OFF 3
R1
10k
(Q1)
GND
VTH ≈ 13V
NOTE: This picture does not show the complete circuit.
Figure 14. Undervoltage Lockout Circuit for Buck Converter
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VOUT = –5.0V
Figure 15. Undervoltage Lockout Circuit for Buck-Boost Converter
Z1
1N5242B
Q1
2N3904
VTH ≈ 13V
NOTE: This picture does not show the complete circuit
TC2575
(5V)
1
R2
10k
)V
Q1
2N3904
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Feedback
Unregulated
DC Input
4
+VIN
TC2575-ADJ
1
CIN
100µF/50V
Output
3
5
GND
L1
150µH
L2
20µH
2
ON/OFF
Output
Voltage
1.2V to 35V @1.0A
R2
50k
COUT
2200µF
D1
1N5819
C1
100µF
R1
1.1k
Optional Output
Ripple Filter
Figure 16. Adjustable Power Supply with Low Ripple Voltage
The TC2576-ADJ Step-Down Voltage Regulator with 8.0V @ 1.0A Output Power Capability.
Typical Application with Through-Hole PC Board Layout
Regulated
Output Filtered
4
Unregulated
DC Input
+VIN = +10V to + 40V
VOUT = 8.0V @ 1.0A
Feedback
+VIN
TC2575-ADJ
1
Output
L1
330mH
L2
25µH
2
3
C1
100µF
/50V
GND
5
VOUT 2 = 8.0V @ 1.0A
R2
10k
ON/OFF
C2
330µF/16V
D1
1N5819
Regulated
Output Filtered
C3
100µF/16V
R1
1.8k
VOUT = VREF +
R2
( 1.0 + R1
)
VREF = 1.23V
C1 – 100µF, 63V, Aluminum Electrolytic
R1 is between 1.0k and 5.0k
C2 – 330µF, 16V, Aluminum Electrolytic
C3 – 100µF, 16V, Aluminum Electrolytic
D1 – 1.0A, 40V, Schottky Rectifier, 1N5819
L1 – 330µH, Tech 39: 77 458 BV, Toroid, Through-Hole, Pin 3 = Start, Pin 7 = Finish
L2 – 25µH, TDK: SFT52501, Toroid Core, Through-Hole
R1 – 1.8k
R2 – 10k
Figure 17. Schematic Diagram of the 8.0V at 1.0A Step-Down Converter Using the TC2575-ADJ
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Gndin
Gndout
C3
U1 TC2575
C1
C2
L1
D1
J1
L2
+Vin
+Vout2
+Vout1
R2 R1
NOTE: Not to scale
.
NOTE:Not to scale.
Figure 19. PC Board Copper Side
Figure 18. PC Board Component Side
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Circuit of Figure 2)
Figure 21. Line Regulation
1.0
VIN = 20 V
ILOAD = 200mA
Normalized at
TJ = 25°C
0.4
V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (%)
OUT
V , OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (%)
OUT
Figure 20. Normalized Output Voltage
0.6
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
–0.6
–50
–25
0
25
50
75
100
0.6
3.3 V, 5.0 V and Adj
0.4
0.2
12V
0
–0.2
125
ILOAD = 200mA
TJ = 25°C
0.8
0
5.0
10
15
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 22 Switch Saturation Voltage
35
40
Figure 23. Current Limit
1.1
IO , OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
V
SATURATION VOLTAGE (V)
SAT
30
3.0
1.0
0.9
–40°C
0.8
25°C
0.7
0.6
125°C
0.5
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
VIN = 25V
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0
–50
1.0
–25
SWITCH CURRENT (A)
Figure 24. Dropout Voltage
IQ , QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)
ILOAD = 1.0A
1.2
ILOAD = 200mA
0.8
0.6
0.4
–50
75
100
125
VOUT = 5.0V
Measured at
Ground Pin
TJ = 25°C
18
16
14
ILOAD = 1.0A
12
10
ILOAD = 200mA
8.0
6.0
–5
0
25
50
75
100
4.0
125
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
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Figure 25. Quiescent Current
1.4
1.0
25
20
∆VOUT = 5%
RIND = 0.2Ω
1.8
1.6
0
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
2.0
INPUT-OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL (V)
25
VIN INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.2
0.4
20
0
5.0
10
15
20
25
VIN INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
22
30
35
40
1.0A Step-Down Switching Regulator
TC2575
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Circuit of Figure 2 Cont.)
Figure 27. Standby Quiescent Current
ISTBY, STANDBY QUIESCENT CURRENT (µ A)
ISTBY, STANDBY QUIESCENT CURRENT (µ A)
Figure 26. Standby Quiescent Current
120
TJ = 25°C
100
80
60
40
20
0
0
5.0
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
120
VIN = 12V
VON/OFF = 5.0V
100
80
60
40
20
0
–50
–25
0
Figure 28. Oscillator Frequency
Vin = 12V
Normalized at 25°C
IFB, FEEDBACK PIN CURRENT (nA)
NORMALIZED FREQUENCY (%)
40
–2.0
–4.0
–6.0
–8.0
–25
0
25
50
75
100
125
100
125
20
0
–20
–40
–50
125
–25
0
25
50
75
ILOAD LOAD CURRENT (A) VOUT OUTPUT VOLTAGE
CHANGE (mV)
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 30. Switching Waveforms
OUTPUT 10 V
VOLTAGE
(PIN 2)
0
Figure 31. Load Transient Response
100
0
–100
OUTPUT 1.0 A
CURRENT
(PIN 2)
0
INDUCTOR 1.0 A
CURRENT
0.5 A
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100
Adjustable
Version Only
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
OUTPUT 20 mV
RIPPLE
/DIV
VOLTAGE
75
Figure 29. Feedback Pin Current
2.0
–10
–0
50
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
VIN , INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
25
5.0 µsec/DIV
23
1.0
0.5
0
100µsec/DIV
1.0A Step-Down Switching Regulator
TC2575
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Circuit of Figure 2 Cont.)
Figure 32. TC2575 (VOUT = 3.3V)
Figure 33.TC2575 (VOUT = 5.0V)
H1000
20
VIN, MAXIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VIN, MAXIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
60
L680
15
10
L470
8.0
L330
7.0
L220
L150
6.0
L100
5.0
0.3
0.2
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.8
60
40
25
20
H1000
12
L470
10
L330
9.0
L220
8.0
L150
0.2
0.3
IL, MAXIMUM LOAD CURRENT (A)
0.6
0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
200
H2200
H1500
ET, VOLTAGE TIME (Vµsec)
VIN, MAXIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0.5
Figure 35. TC2575-Adj
Figure 34. TC2575 (VOUT = 12.0V)
H1000
H680
H470
20
18
17
L680
16
L470
L330
15
14
0.2
0.4
IL, MAXIMUM LOAD CURRENT (A)
60
40
30
25
L680
15
7.0
1.0
H1500
0.4
0.5
0.6
H2200
H1500
H1000
H680
100
80
70
60
50
L470
40
20
0.2
0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
IL, MAXIMUM LOAD CURRENT (A)
H470
L680
L330
L220
30
L220
0.3
150
125
L150
L100
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7 0.8 0.9 1.
IL, MAXIMUM LOAD CURRENT (A)
Note: This inductor Value Selection Guide is applicable for continuous mod
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
5-Pin TO-220
.185 (4.70)
.165 (4.19)
.117 (2.97)
.103 (2.62)
.415 (10.54)
.390 (9.91)
.055 (1.40)
.045 (1.14)
.156 (3.96)
.140 (3.56)
DIA.
.293 (7.44)
.204 (5.18)
.613 (15.57)
.569 (14.45)
3° - 7.5°
5 PLCS.
.037 (0.95)
.025 (0.64)
.590 (14.99)
.482 (12.24)
.025 (0.64)
.012 (0.30)
.072 (1.83)
.062 (1.57)
PIN 1
.115 (2.92)
.087 (2.21)
.273 (6.93)
.263 (6.68)
Dimensions: inches (mm)
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