User's Guide
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Introduction
The LM3674 evaluation board is a working demonstration of a step down DC-DC converter. This
document contains information about the evaluation board. For further information on buck converter
topology, device electrical characteristics, and component selection, see the device-specific data sheet.
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General Description
The LM3674 converts high input voltages to lower output voltages with high efficiency through an inductor
based switching topology. The device operates at a fixed-frequency of 2 MHz (typ.) providing high
efficiency during pulse width modulation (PWM) mode. The LM3674 is available in both fixed and
adjustable output voltage options ranging from 1.0 V to 3.3 V in a SOT23-5 package.
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Operating Conditions
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VIN range: 2.7 V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5 V
Recommended load current: 0 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 600 mA
Ambient temperature (TA) range: -30°C to +85°C
Junction temperature (TJ) range: -30°C to +125°C
Typical Application
VIN
2.7V to 5.5V
L1: 2.2 PH
VIN
1
CIN
4.7 PF
VOUT
SW
5
COUT
10 PF
LM3674
GND
2
EN
FB
3
4
Figure 1. Typical Application Circuit: Fixed Voltage
VIN
L1: 2.2 PH
VIN
2.7V to 5.5V
1
GND
VOUT
SW
LM3674ADJ
CIN
4.7 PF
5
C1
R1
C2
R2
COUT
10 PF
2
EN
FB
3
4
Figure 2. Typical Application Circuit: Adjustable Voltage
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Output Voltage Selection for LM3674MF-ADJ
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The output voltage of the adjustable parts can be programmed through the resistor network connected
from VOUT to FB to GND. The resistor from FB to GND (R2) should be 200 kΩ to keep the current drawn
through this network small, but large enough that it is not susceptible to noise. If R2 is 200 kΩ, and given
the VFB is 0.5 V, then the current through the resistor feedback network will be 2.5 µA. The output voltage
formula is:
VOUT = VFB
R1
(R
)
+1
2
(1)
VOUT: output voltage (V)
VFB: feedback voltage (0.5 V typical)
R1: feedback resistor from VOUT to FB (Ω )
R2: feedback resistor from FB to GND (Ω)
For the fixed output voltage parts the feedback resistors are internal. Place a 0 Ω resistor for R1.
The bypass capacitors C1 and C2 (labeled C3 and C4 on Evaluation Board) in parallel with the feedback
resistors are chosen for stable operation. Below are the formulas for C1 and C2.
C1 =
1
2 x S x R1 x 45 kHz
(2)
1
C2 =
2 x S x R2 x 45 kHz
(3)
Table 1. LM3674-ADJ Configurations for Various Vout (Circuit of Figure 2)
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VOUT (V)
R1(kΩ )
R2(kΩ )
C1(pF)
C2(pF)
L (µH)
CIN (µF)
COUT (µF)
1.0
200
200
18
None
2.2
4.7
10
1.1
191
158
18
None
2.2
4.7
10
1.2
280
200
12
None
2.2
4.7
10
1.5
357
178
10
None
2.2
4.7
10
1.6
442
200
8.2
None
2.2
4.7
10
1.7
432
178
8.2
None
2.2
4.7
10
1.8
464
178
8.2
None
2.2
4.7
10
1.875
523
191
6.8
None
2.2
4.7
10
2.5
402
100
8.2
None
2.2
4.7
10
2.8
464
100
8.2
33
2.2
4.7
10
3.3
562
100
6.8
33
2.2
4.7
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Powering the LM3674 for Bench Measurement
When powering the LM3674 with a bench power supply, it is recommended to place a 100 µF tantalum
capacitor across the VIN and GND supply terminals of the bench power supply. This capacitor reduces the
input spike caused by the power supply and long power cables. The combination of the power supply and
inductance within the power cables produce a large voltage spike that may damage the device. In
addition, consideration must be given to the enable pin of the device. The enable should never be taken
high, until minimum specified operating voltage of 2.7 V is reached. The enable pin should also never
exceed the input voltage.
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SW
5
VIN
1
FB
4
GND
2
EN
3
Figure 3. SOT23–5 Package, Top View
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Pin Descriptions (SOT23-5)
Table 2. Pin Descriptions
Pin No
Name
Description
1
VIN
Power supply input. Connect to the input filter capacitor (Figure 1)
2
GND
Ground pin
3
EN
Enable input. The device is in shutdown mode when voltage to this pin is 1.0 V. Do not leave this pin floating.
4
FB
Feedback analog input. Connect directly to the output filter capacitor for fixed voltage versions.
For adjustable version external resistor dividers are required (Figure 2). The internal resistor
dividers are disabled for the adjustable version.
5
SW
Switching node connection to the internal PFET switch and NFET synchronous rectifier.
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Evaluation Board Layout
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Figure 4. Top Layer (SOT23-5)
Figure 5. Bottom Layer (SOT23-5)
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Table 3. Bill of Materials (BOM) For Common Configurations
Manufacture
Manufacture No
Description
LM3674 - 1.5 V and 1.8 V FIXED
C1 (input C)
TDK
C2012XR0J475K
4.7 µF, 6.3 V, 0805, 10%
C2 (output C)
TDK
C2012X5R0J106K
10 µF, 6.3 V, 0805, 10%
L1 (inductor)
Coilcraft
DO3314-222MX
2.2 µH inductor, 1.6A sat
R1 (VOUT to VFB )
Vishay
CRCW06030R00F
0 Ω, 0603, 1%
R2 (VFB to GND)
None
C3 (VOUT to VFB )
None
C4 (VFB to GND)
None
LM3674 - 3.3 V ADJUSTABLE
C1 (input C)
TDK
C2012XR0J475K
4.7 µF, 6.3 V, 0805, 10%
C2 (output C)
TDK
C2012X5R0J106K
10 µF, 6.3 V, 0805, 10%
L1 (inductor)
Coilcraft
DO3314-222MX
2.2 µH inductor, 1.6A sat
R1 (VOUT to VFB )
Vishay
CRCW06034643F
562 kΩ, 0603, 1%
R2 (VFB to GND)
Vishay
CRCW06031783F
100 kΩ, 0603, 1%
C3 (VOUT to VFB )
Vishay
VJ0603A6R8KXAA
6.8 pF, 0603, 10%
C4 (VFB to GND)
Vishay
VJ0603A8R2KXAA
33 pF , 0603, 10%
COMMON TO ALL
VIN banana jack - red
Johnson Components 108-0902-001
Connector, insulated banana jack (red)
VOUT banana jack - yellow
Johnson Components 108-0907-001
Connector, insulated banana jack (yellow)
GND banana jack - black
Johnson Components 108-0903-001
Connector, insulated banana jack (black)
Post for EN
Turrent
1573-2
Upright post from evaluation board
Post for VIN
Turrent
1502-2
Upright post from evaluation board
Post for VOUT
Turrent
1502-2
Upright post from evaluation board
Post for GND
Turrent
1502-2
Upright post from evaluation board
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