User's Guide
SNVA191D – December 2006 – Revised April 2013
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Introduction
The LM3676 evaluation board is a working demonstration of a step down DC-DC converter. This
application note contains information about the evaluation board. For further information on buck converter
topology, device electrical characteristics, and component selection please refer to the LM3676 2-MHz
600-mA Step-Down DC-DC Converter With Mode Control (SNVS426).
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General Description
The LM3676 converts high input voltages to lower output voltages with high efficiency through an inductor
based switching topology. The LM3676 has a mode-control pin that allows the user to select continuous
Forced PWM mode over the complete load range or an intelligent Auto, PFM-PWM, mode that changes
modes depending on the load. Setting the Mode pin low (1.0V) the part offers superior efficiency
under high load conditions (>100mA) and the lowest output noise performance during Forced PWM. The
LM3676 is available in both fixed and adjustable output voltage options ranging from 1.0V to 3.3V in a 8lead non-pullback WSON package (3mm × 3mm).
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Operating Conditions
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VIN range: 2.9V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5V
Recommended load current: 0 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 600 mA
Ambient temperature (TA) range: -30C to +85C
Junction temperature (TJ) range: -30C to +125C
Typical Application
VIN
2.9V to 5.5V
L1: 2.2 PH
VIN
8
CIN
4.7 PF
2
SW
LM3676
PGND
1
NC
4
6
7
EN 5
3
FB
VOUT
COUT
10 PF
SGND
MODE
Figure 1. Typical Application Circuit: Fixed Voltage
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Output Voltage Selection for LM3676SD-ADJ
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VIN
VIN
2.9V to 5.5V
L1: 2.2 PH
LM3676ADJ 4
CIN
4.7 PF
2
8
PGND
1
7
NC
EN
VOUT
SW
COUT
FB
R1
C1
10 PF
SGND
C2
R2
6
3
5
MODE
Figure 2. Typical Application Circuit: Adjustable Voltage
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Output Voltage Selection for LM3676SD-ADJ
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 200kΩ to keep the current drawn
through this network small, but large enough that it is not susceptible to noise. If R2 is 200kΩ, and given
the VFB is 0.5V, then the current through the resistor feedback network will be 2.5µA. The output voltage
formula is:
VOUT = VFB
R1
(R
)
+1
2
(1)
where:
VOUT = output voltage (V)
VFB = feedback voltage (0.5V 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. The bypass capacitors C1 and C2 in
parallel with the feedback resistors are chosen for stable operation. Following are the formulas for C1 and
C2:
C1 =
1
2 x S x R1 x 45 kHz
(2)
C2 =
1
2 x S x R2 x 45 kHz
(3)
Table 1. LM3676-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 LM3676 for Bench Measurement
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Powering the LM3676 for Bench Measurement
When powering the LM3676 with a bench power supply, it is recommended to place a 100µF tantalum
capacitor across the VIN and GND supply terminals of the bench power supply. This capacitor will reduce
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 given to the enable pin of the device. The enable should never be taken high,
until minimum specified operating voltage of 2.7V is reached. The enable pin should also never exceed
the input voltage.
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Connection Diagram and Package Mark Information
PGND
1
8
VIN
SW
2
7
SGND
MODE
3
6
NC
FB
4
5
EN
Figure 3. WSON, Top View
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Pin Descriptions (8-lead Non-Pullback WSON Package)
Pin #
Name
Description
1
PGND
Power supply input.
2
SW
3
MODE
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
EN
Enable pin. The device is in shutdown mode when voltage to this pin is 1.0V. Do not leave this pin floating.
6
NC
Not Connected. Keep Pin floating
7
SGND
8
VIN
Switching node connection to the internal PFET switch and NFET synchronous
rectifier.
Mode Control Pin:
> 1.0V selects continous PWM mode ;
< 0.4V selects Auto (PFM-PWM) mode. Do not leave this pin floating.
Signal Ground Pin.
Power Supply input. Connect to the input filter capacitor (Figure 1).
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Evaluation Board Layout
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Evaluation Board Layout
Figure 4. Top Layer (WSON-8 pin)
Figure 5. Bottom Layer (WSON-8 pin)
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Bill of Materials for Common Configurations
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Bill of Materials for Common Configurations
Part
Manufacture
Manufacture #
Description
LM3676 - 3.3V Adjustable
Texas Instruments
C1 (input C)
TDK
C2012XR0J475K
4.7µF, 6.3V, 0805, 10%
C2 (output C)
TDK
C2012X5R0J106K
10µF, 6.3V, 0805, 10%
L1 (inductor)
Coilcraft
DO3314-222MX
2.2µH inductor, 1.6A sat
R1 (VOUT to VFB )
Vishay
CRCW06035623F
562kΩ, 0603, 1%
R2 (VFB to GND)
Vishay
CRCW06031003F
100kΩ, 0603, 1%
C3 (VOUT to VFB )
Vishay
VJ0603A6R8KXAA
6.8pF, 0603, 10%
C4 (VFB to GND)
Vishay
VJ0603A330KXAA
33pF , 0603, 10%
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 eval board
Post for VIN
Turrent
1502-2
Upright post from eval board
Post for VOUT
Turrent
1502-2
Upright post from eval board
Post for GND
Turrent
1502-2
Upright post from eval board
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