LM2574/LM2574HV SIMPLE SWITCHER™ 0.5A Step-Down Voltage Regulator General Description Features The LM2574 series of regulators are monolithic integrated circuits that provide all the active functions for a step-down (buck) switching regulator, capable of driving a 0.5A load with excellent line and load regulation. These devices are available in fixed output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V, and an adjustable output version. Requiring a minimum number of external components, these regulators are simple to use and include internal frequency compensation and a fixed-frequency oscillator. The LM2574 series offers a high-efficiency replacement for popular three-terminal linear regulators. Because of its high efficiency, the copper traces on the printed circuit board are normally the only heat sinking needed. A standard series of inductors optimized for use with the LM2574 are available from several different manufacturers. This feature greatly simplifies the design of switch-mode power supplies. Other features include a guaranteed ± 4% tolerance on output voltage within specified input voltages and output load conditions, and ± 10% on the oscillator frequency. External shutdown is included, featuring 50 µA (typical) standby current. The output switch includes cycle-by-cycle current limiting, as well as thermal shutdown for full protection under fault conditions. n 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V, and adjustable output versions n Adjustable version output voltage range, 1.23V to 37V (57V for HV version) ± 4% max over line and load conditions n Guaranteed 0.5A output current n Wide input voltage range, 40V, up to 60V for HV version n Requires only 4 external components n 52 kHz fixed frequency internal oscillator n TTL shutdown capability, low power standby mode n High efficiency n Uses readily available standard inductors n Thermal shutdown and current limit protection Typical Application Applications n n n n Simple high-efficiency step-down (buck) regulator Efficient pre-regulator for linear regulators On-card switching regulators Positive to negative converter (Buck-Boost) (Fixed Output Voltage Versions) DS011394-1 Note: Pin numbers are for 8-pin DIP package. Patent Pending SIMPLE SWITCHER™ is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation © 1999 National Semiconductor Corporation DS011394 www.national.com LM2574/LM2574HV SIMPLE SWITCHER 0.5A Step-Down Voltage Regulator June 1999 Connection Diagrams 8-Lead DIP 14-Lead Wide Surface Mount (WM) DS011394-2 * No internal connection, but should be soldered to PC board for best heat transfer. Top View Order Number LM2574-3.3HVN, LM2574HVN-5.0, LM2574HVN-12, LM2574HVN-15, LM2574HVN-ADJ, LM2574N-3.3, LM2574N-5.0, LM2574N-12, LM2574N-15 or LM2574N-ADJ See NS Package Number N08A www.national.com DS011394-3 Top View Order Number LM2574HVM-3.3, LM2574HVM-5.0, LM2574HVM-12, LM2574HVM-15, LM2574HVM-ADJ, LM2574M-3.3 LM2574M-5.0, LM2574M-12, LM2574M-15 or LM2574M-ADJ See NS Package Number M14B 2 Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 seconds) Maximum Junction Temperature Power Dissipation If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications. Maximum Supply Voltage LM2574 LM2574HV ON /OFF Pin Input Voltage Output Voltage to Ground (Steady State) Minimum ESD Rating (C = 100 pF, R = 1.5 kΩ) Storage Temperature Range 260˚C 150˚C Internally Limited Operating Ratings 45V 63V −0.3V ≤ V ≤ +VIN Temperature Range LM2574/LM2574HV Supply Voltage LM2574 LM2574HV −1V −40˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C 40V 60V 2 kV −65˚C to +150˚C LM2574-3.3, LM2574HV-3.3 Electrical Characteristics Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2574-3.3 LM2574HV-3.3 Typ Units (Limits) Limit (Note 2) SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit Figure 2 VOUT Output Voltage VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 100 mA VOUT Output Voltage 3.3 4.75V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.1A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 0.5A Output Voltage 4.75V ≤ VIN ≤ 60V, 0.1A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 0.5A Efficiency VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 0.5A 3.366 V(Max) 3.168/3.135 V(Min) 3.432/3.465 V(Max) V 3.3 LM2574HV η V(Min) 3.3 LM2574 VOUT V 3.234 3.168/3.135 V(Min) 3.450/3.482 V(Max) % 72 LM2574-5.0, LM2574HV-5.0 Electrical Characteristics Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2574-5.0 LM2574HV-5.0 Typ Units (Limits) Limit (Note 2) SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit Figure 2 VOUT Output Voltage VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 100 mA VOUT Output Voltage 5 7V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.1A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 0.5A Output Voltage 7V ≤ VIN ≤ 60V, 0.1A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 0.5A Efficiency VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 0.5A 77 3 5.100 V(Max) 4.800/4.750 V(Min) 5.200/5.250 V(Max) V 5 LM2574HV η V(Min) 5 LM2574 VOUT V 4.900 4.800/4.750 V(Min) 5.225/5.275 V(Max) % www.national.com LM2574-12, LM2574HV-12 Electrical Characteristics Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2574-12 LM2574HV-12 Typ Units (Limits) Limit (Note 2) SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit Figure 2 VOUT Output Voltage VIN = 25V, ILOAD = 100 mA VOUT Output Voltage 12 15V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.1A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 0.5A V Output Voltage 15V ≤ VIN ≤ 60V, 0.1A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 0.5A Efficiency VIN = 15V, ILOAD = 0.5A 12.24 V(Max) 11.52/11.40 V(Min) 12.48/12.60 V(Max) V 12 LM2574HV η V(Min) 12 LM2574 VOUT 11.76 11.52/11.40 V(Min) 12.54/12.66 V(Max) % 88 LM2574-15, LM2574HV-15 Electrical Characteristics Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2574-15 LM2574HV-15 Typ Units (Limits) Limit (Note 2) SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit Figure 2 VOUT Output Voltage VIN = 30V, ILOAD = 100 mA VOUT Output Voltage 15 18V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.1A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 0.5A V Output Voltage 18V ≤ VIN ≤ 60V, 0.1A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 0.5A Efficiency VIN = 18V, ILOAD = 0.5A 15.30 V(Max) 14.40/14.25 V(Min) 15.60/15.75 V(Max) V 15 LM2574HV η V(Min) 15 LM2574 VOUT 14.70 14.40/14.25 V(Min) 15.68/15.83 V(Max) % 88 LM2574-ADJ, LM2574HV-ADJ Electrical Characteristics Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 100 mA. Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2574-ADJ LM2574HV-ADJ Typ Units (Limits) Limit (Note 2) SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit Figure 2 VFB Feedback Voltage VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 100 mA www.national.com 1.230 4 V 1.217 V(Min) 1.243 V(Max) LM2574-ADJ, LM2574HV-ADJ Electrical Characteristics (Continued) Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 100 mA. Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2574-ADJ LM2574HV-ADJ Typ Units (Limits) Limit (Note 2) SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit Figure 2 VFB VFB η Feedback Voltage 7V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.1A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 0.5A LM2574 VOUT Programmed for 5V. Circuit of Figure 2 Feedback Voltage 7V ≤ VIN ≤ 60V, 0.1A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 0.5A LM2574HV VOUT Programmed for 5V. Circuit of Figure 2 Efficiency VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 0.5A 1.230 V 1.193/1.180 V(Min) 1.267/1.280 V(Max) 1.230 1.193/1.180 V(Min) 1.273/1.286 V(Max) % 77 All Output Voltage Versions Electrical Characteristics Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V for the 3.3V, 5V, and Adjustable version, VIN = 25V for the 12V version, and VIN = 30V for the 15V version. ILOAD = 100 mA. Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2574-XX LM2574HV-XX Typ Units (Limits) Limit (Note 2) DEVICE PARAMETERS Ib Feedback Bias Current Adjustable Version Only, VOUT = 5V 50 fO Oscillator Frequency (see Note 10) 52 VSAT Saturation Voltage IOUT = 0.5A (Note 4) Max Duty Cycle (ON) (Note 5) 98 ICL Current Limit Peak Current, (Notes 4, 10) 1.0 Output Leakage Output = 0V Output = −1V (Notes 6, 7) Current ISTBY Quiescent Current Standby Quiescent (Note 6) Thermal Resistance kHz(Min) 58/63 kHz(Max) 1.2/1.4 V(max) kHz V % 93 %(Min) 0.7/0.65 A(Min) A 1.6/1.8 A(Max) 2 mA(Max) 30 mA(Max) 10 mA(Max) 200 µA(Max) mA 5 ON /OFF Pin = 5V (OFF) mA 50 Current θJA 47/42 7.5 Output = −1V IQ nA 0.9 DC IL 100/500 N Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 8) 92 θJA N Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 9) 72 θJA M Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 8) 102 θJA M Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 9) 78 5 µA ˚C/W www.national.com All Output Voltage Versions Electrical Characteristics (Continued) Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V for the 3.3V, 5V, and Adjustable version, VIN = 25V for the 12V version, and VIN = 30V for the 15V version. ILOAD = 100 mA. Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2574-XX LM2574HV-XX Typ Units (Limits) Limit (Note 2) ON /OFF CONTROL Test Circuit Figure 2 VIH ON /OFF Pin Logic VIL Input Level IH ON /OFF Pin Input VOUT = 0V VOUT = Nominal Output Voltage ON /OFF Pin = 5V (OFF) 1.4 2.2/2.4 V(Min) 1.2 1.0/0.8 V(Max) 30 µA(Max) 10 µA(Max) 12 Current ON /OFF Pin = 0V (ON) IIL µA 0 µA 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. Note 2: All limits guaranteed at room temperature (Standard type face) and at temperature extremes (bold type face). All room temperature limits are 100% production tested. All limits at temperature extremes are guaranteed via correlation using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. All limits are used to calculate Average Outgoing Quality Level. Note 3: External components such as the catch diode, inductor, input and output capacitors can affect switching regulator system performance. When the LM2574 is used as shown in the Figure 2 test circuit, system performance will be as shown in system parameters section of Electrical Characteristics. Note 4: Output pin sourcing current. No diode, inductor or capacitor connected to output pin. Note 5: Feedback pin removed from output and connected to 0V. Note 6: Feedback pin removed from output and connected to +12V for the Adjustable, 3.3V, and 5V versions, and +25V for the 12V and 15V versions, to force the output transistor OFF. Note 7: VIN = 40V (60V for high voltage version). Note 8: Junction to ambient thermal resistance with approximately 1 square inch of printed circuit board copper surrounding the leads. Additional copper area will lower thermal resistance further. See application hints in this data sheet and the thermal model in Switchers Made Simple software. Note 9: Junction to ambient thermal resistance with approximately 4 square inches of 1 oz. (0.0014 in. thick) printed circuit board copper surrounding the leads. Additional copper area will lower thermal resistance further. (See Note 8.) Note 10: The oscillator frequency reduces to approximately 18 kHz 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%. Typical Performance Characteristics Normalized Output Voltage (Circuit of Figure 2) Line Regulation Dropout Voltage DS011394-27 www.national.com DS011394-28 6 DS011394-29 Typical Performance Characteristics (Circuit of Figure 2) (Continued) Supply Current Current Limit Standby Quiescent Current DS011394-30 DS011394-31 DS011394-32 Oscillator Frequency Switch Saturation Voltage Efficiency DS011394-33 DS011394-35 DS011394-34 Minimum Operating Voltage Supply Current vs Duty Cycle Feedback Voltage vs Duty Cycle DS011394-36 DS011394-37 7 DS011394-38 www.national.com Typical Performance Characteristics (Circuit of Figure 2) (Continued) Feedback Pin Current Junction to Ambient Thermal Resistance DS011394-40 DS011394-39 Continuous Mode Switching Waveforms VOUT = 5V, 500 mA Load Current, L = 330 µH Discontinuous Mode Switching Waveforms VOUT = 5V, 100 mA Load Current, L = 100 µH DS011394-6 DS011394-7 Notes: A: Output Pin Voltage, 10V/div B: Inductor Current, 0.2 A/div C: Output Ripple Voltage, 20 mV/div, AC-Coupled Horizontal Time Base: 5 µs/div Notes: A: Output Pin Voltage, 10V/div B: Inductor Current, 0.2 A/div C: Output Ripple Voltage, 20 mV/div, AC-Coupled Horizontal Time Base: 5 µs/div 500 mA Load Transient Response for Continuous Mode Operation. L = 330 µH, COUT = 300 µF 250 mA Load Transient Response for Discontinuous Mode Operation. L = 68 µH, COUT = 470 µF DS011394-8 Notes: A: Output Voltage, 50 mV/div. AC Coupled B: 100 mA to 500 mA Load Pulse Horizontal Time Base: 200 µs/div www.national.com DS011394-9 Notes: A: Output Voltage, 50 mV/div. AC Coupled B: 50 mA to 250 mA Load Pulse Horizontal Time Base: 200 µs/div 8 Block Diagram DS011394-10 R1 = 1k 3.3V, R2 = 1.7k 5V, R2 = 3.1k 12V, R2 = 8.84k 15V, R2 = 11.3k For Adj. Version R1 = Open, R2 = 0Ω Note: Pin numbers are for the 8-pin DIP package. FIGURE 1. 9 www.national.com Test Circuit and Layout Guidelines Fixed Output Voltage Versions DS011394-11 CIN — 22 µF, 75V Aluminum Electrolytic COUT — 220 µF, 25V Aluminum Electrolytic D1 — Schottky, 11DQ06 L1 — 330 µH, 52627 (for 5V in, 3.3V out, use 100 µH, RL-1284-100) R1 — 2k, 0.1% R2 — 6.12k, 0.1% Adjustable Output Voltage Version DS011394-12 FIGURE 2. As in any switching regulator, layout is very important. Rapidly switching currents associated with wiring inductance generate voltage transients which can cause problems. For minimal inductance and ground loops, the length of the leads indicated by heavy lines should be kept as short as possible. Single-point grounding (as indicated) or ground plane construction should be used for best results. When using the Adjustable version, physically locate the programming resistors near the regulator, to keep the sensitive feedback wiring short. www.national.com 10 Test Circuit and Layout Guidelines U.S. Source (Continued) Note 1: Pulse Engineering, (619) 674-8100 P.O. Box 12236, San Diego, CA 92112 Inductor Pulse Eng. Renco NPI Value (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Note 2: Renco Electronics Inc., NP5915 60 Jeffryn Blvd. East, Deer Park, NY 11729 *Contact Manufacturer 68 µH * RL-1284-68-43 (516) 586-5566 100 µH * RL-1284-100-43 NP5916 150 µH 52625 RL-1284-150-43 NP5917 220 µH 52626 RL-1284-220-43 NP5918/5919 European Source 330 µH 52627 RL-1284-330-43 NP5920/5921 Note 3: NPI/APC 470 µH 52628 RL-1284-470-43 NP5922 47 Riverside, Medway City Estate Strood, Rochester, Kent 680 µH 52629 RL-1283-680-43 NP5923 1000 µH 52631 RL-1283-1000-43 * 1500 µH * RL-1283-1500-43 * 2200 µH * RL-1283-2200-43 * +44 (0) 634 290588 ME2 4DP. UK *Contact Manufacturer FIGURE 3. Inductor Selection by Manufacturer’s Part Number 11 www.national.com LM2574 Series Buck Regulator Design Procedure PROCEDURE (Fixed Output Voltage Versions) EXAMPLE (Fixed Output Voltage Versions) Given: VOUT = Regulated Output Voltage (3.3V, 5V, 12V, or 15V) VIN(Max) = Maximum Input Voltage ILOAD(Max) = Maximum Load Current Given: VOUT = 5V VIN(Max) = 15V ILOAD(Max) = 0.4A 1. Inductor Selection (L1) 1. Inductor Selection (L1) A. Use the selection guide shown in Figure 5. B. From the selection guide, the inductance area intersected by the 15V line and 0.4A line is 330. C. Inductor value required is 330 µH. From the table in Figure 3, choose Pulse Engineering PE-52627, Renco RL-1284-330, or NPI NP5920/5921. A. Select the correct Inductor value selection guide from Figures 4, 5, 6, or Figure 7. (Output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, 12V or 15V respectively). For other output voltages, see the design procedure for the adjustable version. B. From the inductor value selection guide, identify the inductance region intersected by VIN(Max) and ILOAD(Max). C. Select an appropriate inductor from the table shown in Figure 3. Part numbers are listed for three inductor manufacturers. The inductor chosen must be rated for operation at the LM2574 switching frequency (52 kHz) and for a current rating of 1.5 x ILOAD. For additional inductor information, see the inductor section in the Application Hints section of this data sheet. 2. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT) A. The value of the output capacitor together with the inductor defines the dominate pole-pair of the switching regulator loop. For stable operation and an acceptable output ripple voltage, (approximately 1% of the output voltage) a value between 100 µF and 470 µF is recommended. B. The capacitor’s voltage rating should be at least 1.5 times greater than the output voltage. For a 5V regulator, a rating of at least 8V is appropriate, and a 10V or 15V rating is recommended. Higher voltage electrolytic capacitors generally have lower ESR numbers, and for this reason it may be necessary to select a capacitor rated for a higher voltage than would normally be needed. 2. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT) A. COUT = 100 µF to 470 µF standard aluminum electrolytic. B. Capacitor voltage rating = 20V. 3. Catch Diode Selection (D1) A. The catch-diode current rating must be at least 1.5 times greater than the maximum load current. Also, if the power supply design must withstand a continuous output short, the diode should have a current rating equal to the maximum current limit of the LM2574. The most stressful condition for this diode is an overload or shorted output condition. 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 1A current rating is adequate. B. Use a 20V 1N5817 or SR102 Schottky diode, or any of the suggested fast-recovery diodes shown in Figure 9. 4. Input Capacitor (CIN) An aluminum or tantalum electrolytic bypass capacitor located close to the regulator is needed for stable operation. www.national.com 4. Input Capacitor (CIN) A 22 µF aluminum electrolytic capacitor located near the input and ground pins provides sufficient bypassing. 12 LM2574 Series Buck Regulator Design Procedure (Continued) INDUCTOR VALUE SELECTION GUIDES (For Continuous Mode Operation) DS011394-26 FIGURE 4. LM2574HV-3.3 Inductor Selection Guide DS011394-14 FIGURE 6. LM2574HV-12 Inductor Selection Guide DS011394-13 FIGURE 5. LM2574HV-5.0 Inductor Selection Guide DS011394-15 FIGURE 7. LM2574HV-15 Inductor Selection Guide 13 www.national.com LM2574 Series Buck Regulator Design Procedure (Continued) DS011394-16 FIGURE 8. LM2574HV-ADJ Inductor Selection Guide PROCEDURE (Adjustable Output Voltage Versions) EXAMPLE (Adjustable Output Voltage Versions) Given: VOUT = Regulated Output Voltage VIN(Max) = Maximum Input Voltage ILOAD(Max) = Maximum Load Current F = Switching Frequency (Fixed at 52 kHz) Given: VOUT = 24V VIN(Max) = 40V ILOAD(Max) = 0.4A F = 52 kHz 1. Programming Output Voltage (Selecting R1 and R2, as shown in Figure 2) 1. Programming Output Voltage (Selecting R1 and R2) Use the following formula to select the appropriate resistor values. R2 = 1k (19.51−1) = 18.51k, closest 1% value is 18.7k R1 can be between 1k and 5k. (For best temperature coefficient and stability with time, use 1% metal film resistors) 2. Inductor Selection (L1) 2. Inductor Selection (L1) A. Calculate the inductor Volt • microsecond constant, E • T (V • µs), from the following formula: A. Calculate E • T (V • µs) B. E • T = 185 V • µs C. ILOAD(Max) = 0.4A D. Inductance Region = 1000 E. Inductor Value = 1000 µH Choose from Pulse Engineering Part #PE-52631, or Renco Part #RL-1283-1000. B. Use the E • T value from the previous formula and match it with the E • T number on the vertical axis of the Inductor Value Selection Guide shown in Figure 8. C. On the horizontal axis, select the maximum load current. D. Identify the inductance region intersected by the E • T value and the maximum load current value, and note the inductor value for that region. E. Select an appropriate inductor from the table shown in Figure 3. Part numbers are listed for three inductor manufacturers. The inductor chosen must be rated for operation at the LM2574 switching frequency (52 kHz) and for a current rating of 1.5 x ILOAD. For additional inductor information, see the inductor section in the application hints section of this data sheet. www.national.com 14 LM2574 Series Buck Regulator Design Procedure PROCEDURE (Adjustable Output Voltage Versions) (Continued) EXAMPLE (Adjustable Output Voltage Versions) 3. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT) 3. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT) A. The value of the output capacitor together with the inductor defines the dominate pole-pair of the switching regulator loop. For stable operation, the capacitor must satisfy the following requirement: However, for acceptable output ripple voltage select COUT ≥ 100 µF COUT = 100 µF electrolytic capacitor The above formula yields capacitor values between 5 µF and 1000 µF that will satisfy the loop requirements for stable operation. But to achieve an acceptable output ripple voltage, (approximately 1% of the output voltage) and transient response, the output capacitor may need to be several times larger than the above formula yields. B. The capacitor’s voltage rating should be at last 1.5 times greater than the output voltage. For a 24V regulator, a rating of at least 35V is recommended. Higher voltage electrolytic capacitors generally have lower ESR numbers, and for this reasion it may be necessary to select a capacitor rate for a higher voltage than would normally be needed. 4. Catch Diode Selection (D1) A. The catch-diode current rating must be at least 1.5 times greater than the maximum load current. Also, if the power supply design must withstand a continuous output short, the diode should have a current rating equal to the maximum current limit of the LM2574. The most stressful condition for this diode is an overload or shorted output condition. Suitable diodes are shown in the selection guide of Figure 9. B. The reverse voltage rating of the diode should be at least 1.25 times the maximum input voltage. 4. Catch Diode Selection (D1) A. For this example, a 1A current rating is adequate. B. Use a 50V MBR150 or 11DQ05 Schottky diode, or any of the suggested fast-recovery diodes in Figure 9. 5. Input Capacitor (CIN) An aluminum or tantalum electrolytic bypass capacitor located close to the regulator is needed for stable operation. 5. Input Capacitor (CIN) A 22 µF aluminum electrolytic capacitor located near the input and ground pins provides sufficient bypassing. See (Figure 9). To further simplify the buck regulator design procedure, National Semiconductor is making available computer design software to be used with the Simple Switcher line of switching regulators. Switchers Made Simple (version 3.3) is available on a (31⁄2") diskette for IBM compatible computers from a National Semiconductor sales office in your area. 15 www.national.com LM2574 Series Buck Regulator Design Procedure VR 1 Amp Diodes Schottky 20V (Continued) Fast Recovery 1N5817 SR102 MBR120P 30V 1N5818 SR103 40V 11DQ03 The MBR130P following 10JQ030 diodes 1N5819 are all SR104 rated to 11DQ04 100V 11JQ04 MBR140P 50V 60V MBR150 11DF1 SR105 10JF1 11DQ05 MUR110 11JQ05 HER102 MBR160 SR106 11DQ06 11JQ06 90V 11DQ09 FIGURE 9. Diode Selection Guide INDUCTOR SELECTION All switching regulators have two basic modes of operation: continuous and discontinuous. The difference between the two types relates to the inductor current, whether it is flowing continuously, or if it drops to zero for a period of time in the normal switching cycle. Each mode has distinctively different operating characteristics, which can affect the regulator performance and requirements. The LM2574 (or any of the Simple Switcher family) can be used for both continuous and discontinuous modes of operation. Application Hints INPUT CAPACITOR (CIN) To maintain stability, the regulator input pin must be bypassed with at least a 22 µF electrolytic capacitor. The capacitor’s leads must be kept short, and located near the regulator. If the operating temperature range includes temperatures below −25˚C, the input capacitor value may need to be larger. With most electrolytic capacitors, the capacitance value decreases and the ESR increases with lower temperatures and age. Paralleling a ceramic or solid tantalum capacitor will increase the regulator stability at cold temperatures. For maximum capacitor operating lifetime, the capacitor’s RMS ripple current rating should be greater than In many cases the preferred mode of operation is in the continuous mode. It offers better load regulation, lower peak switch, inductor and diode currents, and can have lower output ripple voltage. But it does require relatively large inductor values to keep the inductor current flowing continuously, especially at low output load currents. To simplify the inductor selection process, an inductor selection guide (nomograph) was designed (see Figure 4 through Figure 8). This guide assumes continuous mode operation, and selects an inductor that will allow a peak-to-peak inductor ripple current (∆IIND) to be a certain percentage of the maximum design load current. In the LM2574 SIMPLE SWITCHER, the peak-to-peak inductor ripple current percentage (of load current) is allowed to change as different design load currents are selected. By allowing the percentage of inductor ripple current to increase for lower current applications, the inductor size and value can be kept relatively low. www.national.com 16 Application Hints the output ripple voltage can be calculated, or conversely, measuring the output ripple voltage and knowing the ∆IIND, the ESR can be calculated. (Continued) INDUCTOR RIPPLE CURRENT When the switcher is operating in the continuous mode, the inductor current waveform ranges from a triangular to a sawtooth type of waveform (depending on the input voltage). For a given input voltage and output voltage, the peak-to-peak amplitude of this inductor current waveform remains constant. As the load current rises or falls, the entire sawtooth current waveform also rises or falls. The average DC value of this waveform is equal to the DC load current (in the buck regulator configuration). From the previous example, the Peak-to-peak Inductor Ripple Current (∆IIND) = 212 mA p-p. Once the ∆IND value is known, the following three formulas can be used to calculate additional information about the switching regulator circuit: 1. Peak Inductor or peak switch current If the load current drops to a low enough level, the bottom of the sawtooth current waveform will reach zero, and the switcher will change to a discontinuous mode of operation. This is a perfectly acceptable mode of operation. Any buck switching regulator (no matter how large the inductor value is) will be forced to run discontinuous if the load current is light enough. The curve shown in Figure 10 illustrates how the peak-topeak inductor ripple current (∆IIND) is allowed to change as different maximum load currents are selected, and also how it changes as the operating point varies from the upper border to the lower border within an inductance region (see Inductor Selection guides). 2. Minimum load current before the circuit becomes discontinuous 3. Output Ripple Voltage = (∆IIND) x (ESR of COUT) The selection guide chooses inductor values suitable for continuous mode operation, but if the inductor value chosen is prohibitively high, the designer should investigate the possibility of discontinuous operation. The computer design software Switchers Made Simple will provide all component values for discontinuous (as well as continuous) mode of operation. Inductors are available in different styles such as pot core, toroid, E-frame, bobbin core, etc., as well as different core materials, such as ferrites and powdered iron. The least expensive, the bobbin core type, consists of wire wrapped on a ferrite rod core. This type of construction makes for an inexpensive inductor, but since the magnetic flux is not completely contained within the core, it generates more electromagnetic interference (EMI). This EMl can cause problems in sensitive circuits, or can give incorrect scope readings because of induced voltages in the scope probe. The inductors listed in the selection chart include powdered iron toroid for Pulse Engineering, and ferrite bobbin core for Renco. An inductor should not be operated beyond its maximum rated current because it may saturate. When an inductor begins to saturate, the inductance decreases rapidly and the inductor begins to look mainly resistive (the DC resistance of the winding). This can cause the inductor current to rise very rapidly and will affect the energy storage capabilities of the inductor and could cause inductor overheating. Different inductor types have different saturation characteristics, and this should be kept in mind when selecting an inductor. The inductor manufacturers’ data sheets include current and energy limits to avoid inductor saturation. DS011394-18 FIGURE 10. Inductor Ripple Current (∆IIND) Range Based on Selection Guides from Figure 4 through Figure 8. Consider the following example: VOUT = 5V @ 0.4A VIN = 10V minimum up to 20V maximum The selection guide in Figure 5 shows that for a 0.4A load current, and an input voltage range between 10V and 20V, the inductance region selected by the guide is 330 µH. This value of inductance will allow a peak-to-peak inductor ripple current (∆IIND) to flow that will be a percentage of the maximum load current. For this inductor value, the ∆IIND will also vary depending on the input voltage. As the input voltage increases to 20V, it approaches the upper border of the inductance region, and the inductor ripple current increases. Referring to the curve in Figure 10, it can be seen that at the 0.4A load current level, and operating near the upper border of the 330 µH inductance region, the ∆IIND will be 53% of 0.4A, or 212 mA p-p. This ∆IIND is important because from this number the peak inductor current rating can be determined, the minimum load current required before the circuit goes to discontinuous operation, and also, knowing the ESR of the output capacitor, OUTPUT CAPACITOR An output capacitor is required to filter the output voltage and is needed for loop stability. The capacitor should be located near the LM2574 using short pc board traces. Standard aluminum electrolytics are usually adequate, but low ESR types are recommended for low output ripple voltage and good stability. The ESR of a capacitor depends on many factors, some which are: the value, the voltage rating, physical size and the type of construction. In general, low value or low voltage (less than 12V) electrolytic capacitors usually have higher ESR numbers. The amount of output ripple voltage is primarily a function of the ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) of the output ca- 17 www.national.com Application Hints FEEDBACK CONNECTION The LM2574 (fixed voltage versions) feedback pin must be wired to the output voltage point of the switching power supply. When using the adjustable version, physically locate both output voltage programming resistors near the LM2574 to avoid picking up unwanted noise. Avoid using resistors greater than 100 kΩ because of the increased chance of noise pickup. (Continued) pacitor and the amplitude of the inductor ripple current (∆IIND). See the section on inductor ripple current in Application Hints. The lower capacitor values (100 µF- 330 µF) will allow typically 50 mV to 150 mV of output ripple voltage, while largervalue capacitors will reduce the ripple to approximately 20 mV to 50 mV. Output Ripple Voltage = (∆IIND) (ESR of COUT) ON /OFF INPUT For normal operation, the ON /OFF pin should be grounded or driven with a low-level TTL voltage (typically below 1.6V). To put the regulator into standby mode, drive this pin with a high-level TTL or CMOS signal. The ON /OFF pin can be safely pulled up to +VIN without a resistor in series with it. The ON /OFF pin should not be left open. To further reduce the output ripple voltage, several standard electrolytic capacitors may be paralleled, or a higher-grade capacitor may be used. Such capacitors are often called “high-frequency,” “low-inductance,” or “low-ESR.” These will reduce the output ripple to 10 mV or 20 mV. However, when operating in the continuous mode, reducing the ESR below 0.03Ω can cause instability in the regulator. GROUNDING The 8-pin molded DIP and the 14-pin surface mount package have separate power and signal ground pins. Both ground pins should be soldered directly to wide printed circuit board copper traces to assure low inductance connections and good thermal properties. Tantalum capacitors can have a very low ESR, and should be carefully evaluated if it is the only output capacitor. Because of their good low temperature characteristics, a tantalum can be used in parallel with aluminum electrolytics, with the tantalum making up 10% or 20% of the total capacitance. The capacitor’s ripple current rating at 52 kHz should be at least 50% higher than the peak-to-peak inductor ripple current. THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS The 8-pin DIP (N) package and the 14-pin Surface Mount (M) package are molded plastic packages with solid copper lead frames. The copper lead frame conducts the majority of the heat from the die, through the leads, to the printed circuit board copper, which acts as the heat sink. For best thermal performance, wide copper traces should be used, and all ground and unused pins should be soldered to generous amounts of printed circuit board copper, such as a ground plane. Large areas of copper provide the best transfer of heat (lower thermal resistance) to the surrounding air, and even double-sided or multilayer boards provide better heat paths to the surrounding air. Unless the power levels are small, using a socket for the 8-pin package is not recommended because of the additional thermal resistance it introduces, and the resultant higher junction temperature. Because of the 0.5A current rating of the LM2574, the total package power dissipation for this switcher is quite low, ranging from approximately 0.1W up to 0.75W under varying conditions. In a carefully engineered printed circuit board, both the N and the M package can easily dissipate up to 0.75W, even at ambient temperatures of 60˚C, and still keep the maximum junction temperature below 125˚C. A curve displaying thermal resistance vs. pc board area for the two packages is shown in the Typical Performance Characteristics curves section of this data sheet. These thermal resistance numbers are approximate, and there can be many factors that will affect the final thermal resistance. Some of these factors include board size, shape, thickness, position, location, and board temperature. Other factors are, the area of printed circuit copper, copper thickness, trace width, multi-layer, single- or double-sided, and the amount of solder on the board. The effectiveness of the pc board to dissipate heat also depends on the size, number and spacing of other components on the board. Furthermore, some of these components, such as the catch diode and inductor will generate some additional heat. Also, the thermal resistance decreases as the power level increases because of the increased air current activity at the higher power levels, and the lower surface to air resistance coefficient at higher temperatures. CATCH DIODE Buck regulators require a diode to provide a return path for the inductor current when the switch is off. This diode should be located close to the LM2574 using short leads and short printed circuit traces. Because of their fast switching speed and low forward voltage drop, Schottky diodes provide the best efficiency, especially in low output voltage switching regulators (less than 5V). Fast-Recovery, High-Efficiency, or Ultra-Fast Recovery diodes are also suitable, but some types with an abrupt turnoff characteristic may cause instability and EMI problems. A fast-recovery diode with soft recovery characteristics is a better choice. Standard 60 Hz diodes (e.g., 1N4001 or 1N5400, etc.) are also not suitable. See Figure 9 for Schottky and “soft” fast-recovery diode selection guide. OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE AND TRANSIENTS The output voltage of a switching power supply will contain a sawtooth ripple voltage at the switcher frequency, typically about 1% of the output voltage, and may also contain short voltage spikes at the peaks of the sawtooth waveform. The output ripple voltage is due mainly to the inductor sawtooth ripple current multiplied by the ESR of the output capacitor. (See the inductor selection in the application hints.) The voltage spikes are present because of the the fast switching action of the output switch, and the parasitic inductance of the output filter capacitor. To minimize these voltage spikes, special low inductance capacitors can be used, and their lead lengths must be kept short. Wiring inductance, stray capacitance, as well as the scope probe used to evaluate these transients, all contribute to the amplitude of these spikes. An additional small LC filter (20 µH & 100 µF) can be added to the output (as shown in Figure 16 ) to further reduce the amount of output ripple and transients. A 10 x reduction in output ripple voltage and transients is possible with this filter. www.national.com 18 Application Hints The power dissipation (PD) for the IC could be measured, or it can be estimated by using the formula: (Continued) The data sheet thermal resistance curves and the thermal model in Switchers Made Simple software (version 3.3) can estimate the maximum junction temperature based on operating conditions. ln addition, the junction temperature can be estimated in actual circuit operation by using the following equation. Tj = Tcu + (θj-cu x PD) Where IS is obtained from the typical supply current curve (adjustable version use the supply current vs. duty cycle curve). With the switcher operating under worst case conditions and all other components on the board in the intended enclosure, measure the copper temperature (Tcu ) near the IC. This can be done by temporarily soldering a small thermocouple to the pc board copper near the IC, or by holding a small thermocouple on the pc board copper using thermal grease for good thermal conduction. The thermal resistance (θj-cu) for the two packages is: θj-cu = 42˚C/W for the N-8 package θj-cu = 52˚C/W for the M-14 package Additional Applications INVERTING REGULATOR Figure 11 shows a LM2574-12 in a buck-boost configuration to generate a negative 12V output from a positive input voltage. This circuit bootstraps the regulator’s ground pin to the negative output voltage, then by grounding the feedback pin, the regulator senses the inverted output voltage and regulates it to −12V. DS011394-19 Note: Pin numbers are for the 8-pin DIP package. FIGURE 11. Inverting Buck-Boost Develops −12V Where fosc = 52 kHz. Under normal continuous inductor current operating conditions, the minimum VIN represents the worst case. Select an inductor that is rated for the peak current anticipated. Also, the maximum voltage appearing across the regulator is the absolute sum of the input and output voltage. For a −12V output, the maximum input voltage for the LM2574 is +28V, or +48V for the LM2574HV. The Switchers Made Simple version 3.3) design software can be used to determine the feasibility of regulator designs using different topologies, different input-output parameters, different components, etc. For an input voltage of 8V or more, the maximum available output current in this configuration is approximately 100 mA. At lighter loads, the minimum input voltage required drops to approximately 4.7V. The switch currents in this buck-boost configuration are higher than in the standard buck-mode design, thus lowering the available output current. Also, the start-up input current of the buck-boost converter is higher than the standard buckmode regulator, and this may overload an input power source with a current limit less than 0.6A. Using a delayed turn-on or an undervoltage lockout circuit (described in the next section) would allow the input voltage to rise to a high enough level before the switcher would be allowed to turn on. NEGATIVE BOOST REGULATOR Another variation on the buck-boost topology is the negative boost configuration. The circuit in Figure 12 accepts an input voltage ranging from −5V to −12V and provides a regulated −12V output. Input voltages greater than −12V will cause the output to rise above −12V, but will not damage the regulator. Because of the structural differences between the buck and the buck-boost regulator topologies, the buck regulator design procedure section can not be used to to select the inductor or the output capacitor. The recommended range of inductor values for the buck-boost design is between 68 µH and 220 µH, and the output capacitor values must be larger than what is normally required for buck designs. Low input voltages or high output currents require a large value output capacitor (in the thousands of micro Farads). The peak inductor current, which is the same as the peak switch current, can be calculated from the following formula: 19 www.national.com Additional Applications (Continued) DS011394-21 Note: Complete circuit not shown. Note: Pin numbers are for 8-pin DIP package. DS011394-20 Note: Pin numbers are for 8-pin DIP package. FIGURE 13. Undervoltage Lockout for Buck Circuit FIGURE 12. Negative Boost Because of the boosting function of this type of regulator, the switch current is relatively high, especially at low input voltages. Output load current limitations are a result of the maximum current rating of the switch. Also, boost regulators can not provide current limiting load protection in the event of a shorted load, so some other means (such as a fuse) may be necessary. UNDERVOLTAGE LOCKOUT In some applications it is desirable to keep the regulator off until the input voltage reaches a certain threshold. An undervoltage lockout circuit which accomplishes this task is shown in Figure 13 while Figure 14 shows the same circuit applied to a buck-boost configuration. These circuits keep the regulator off until the input voltage reaches a predetermined level. VTH ≈ VZ1 + 2VBE (Q1) DS011394-22 Note: Complete circuit not shown (see Figure 11 ). Note: Pin numbers are for 8-pin DIP package. FIGURE 14. Undervoltage Lockout for Buck-Boost Circuit DELAYED STARTUP The ON /OFF pin can be used to provide a delayed startup feature as shown in Figure 15. With an input voltage of 20V and for the part values shown, the circuit provides approximately 10 ms of delay time before the circuit begins switching. Increasing the RC time constant can provide longer delay times. But excessively large RC time constants can cause problems with input voltages that are high in 60 Hz or 120 Hz ripple, by coupling the ripple into the ON /OFF pin. ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT, LOW-RIPPLE POWER SUPPLY A 500 mA power supply that features an adjustable output voltage is shown in Figure 16. An additional L-C filter that reduces the output ripple by a factor of 10 or more is included in this circuit. DS011394-23 Note: Complete circuit not shown. Note: Pin numbers are for 8-pin DIP package. FIGURE 15. Delayed Startup www.national.com 20 Additional Applications (Continued) DS011394-24 Note: Pin numbers are for 8-pin DIP package. FIGURE 16. 1.2V to 55V Adjustable 500 mA Power Supply with Low Output Ripple grade capacitors (“low-ESR”, “high-frequency”, or “lowinductance”) in the 100 µF–1000 µF range generally have ESR of less than 0.15Ω. Definition of Terms BUCK REGULATOR A switching regulator topology in which a higher voltage is converted to a lower voltage. Also known as a step-down switching regulator. EQUIVALENT SERIES INDUCTANCE (ESL) The pure inductance component of a capacitor (see Figure 17). The amount of inductance is determined to a large extent on the capacitor’s construction. In a buck regulator, this unwanted inductance causes voltage spikes to appear on the output. BUCK-BOOST REGULATOR A switching regulator topology in which a positive voltage is converted to a negative voltage without a transformer. OUTPUT RIPPLE VOLTAGE The AC component of the switching regulator’s output voltage. It is usually dominated by the output capacitor’s ESR multiplied by the inductor’s ripple current (∆IIND). The peakto-peak value of this sawtooth ripple current can be determined by reading the Inductor Ripple Current section of the Application hints. DUTY CYCLE (D) Ratio of the output switch’s on-time to the oscillator period. CAPACITOR RIPPLE CURRENT RMS value of the maximum allowable alternating current at which a capacitor can be operated continuously at a specified temperature. CATCH DIODE OR CURRENT STEERING DIODE The diode which provides a return path for the load current when the LM2574 switch is OFF. EFFICIENCY (η) The proportion of input power actually delivered to the load. STANDBY QUIESCENT CURRENT (ISTBY) Supply current required by the LM2574 when in the standby mode (ON/OFF pin is driven to TTL-high voltage, thus turning the output switch OFF). INDUCTOR RIPPLE CURRENT (∆IIND) The peak-to-peak value of the inductor current waveform, typically a sawtooth waveform when the regulator is operating in the continuous mode (vs. discontinuous mode). CAPACITOR EQUIVALENT SERIES RESISTANCE (ESR) The purely resistive component of a real capacitor’s impedance (see Figure 17). It causes power loss resulting in capacitor heating, which directly affects the capacitor’s operating lifetime. When used as a switching regulator output filter, higher ESR values result in higher output ripple voltages. CONTINUOUS/DISCONTINUOUS MODE OPERATION Relates to the inductor current. In the continuous mode, the inductor current is always flowing and never drops to zero, vs. the discontinuous mode, where the inductor current drops to zero for a period of time in the normal switching cycle. DS011394-25 FIGURE 17. Simple Model of a Real Capacitor Most standard aluminum electrolytic capacitors in the 100 µF–1000 µF range have 0.5Ω to 0.1Ω ESR. Higher- 21 www.national.com Definition of Terms OPERATING VOLT MICROSECOND CONSTANT (E • Top) The product (in VoIt • µs) of the voltage applied to the inductor and the time the voltage is applied. This E • Top 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. (Continued) INDUCTOR SATURATION The condition which exists when an inductor cannot hold any more magnetic flux. When an inductor saturates, the inductor appears less inductive and the resistive component dominates. Inductor current is then limited only by the DC resistance of the wire and the available source current. www.national.com 22 Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted 14-Lead Wide Surface Mount (WM) Order Number LM2574M-3.3, LM2574HVM-3.3, LM2574M-5.0, LM2574HVM-5.0, LM2574M-12, LM2574HVM-12, LM2574M-15, LM2574HVM-15, LM2574M-ADJ or LM2574HVM-ADJ NS Package Number M14B 23 www.national.com LM2574/LM2574HV SIMPLE SWITCHER 0.5A Step-Down Voltage Regulator Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued) 8-Lead DIP (N) Order Number LM2574M-3.3, LM2574HVM-3.3, LM2574HVN-5.0, LM2574HVN-12, LM2574HVN-15, LM2574HVN-ADJ, LM2574N-5.0, LM2574N-12, LM2574N-15 or LM2574N-ADJ NS Package Number N08A LIFE SUPPORT POLICY NATIONAL’S PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL OF NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION. As used herein: 1. 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