3A, 300kHz, Step-Down Switching Regulator
LM4576
FEATURES
3.3V, 5.0V, 12V, 15V and Adjustable Output Versions
Adjustable Version Output Voltage Range, 1.23V to 37V
+/- 4% maximum over line and load conditions
Guaranteed 3A Output Current
Wide Input Voltage Range
Requires Only 4 External Components
300KHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
TTL Shutdown Capability, Low Power Standby Mode
Uses Readily Available Standard Inductors
Thermal Shutdown and Current Limit Protection
Moisture Sensitivity Level 3 for SMD packages
SOP8-PP PKG
TO-263-5L PKG
TO-220-5L PKG
APPLICATION
Simple High-Efficiency Step-Down(Buck) Regulator
On-Card Switching Regulators
Positive to Negative Converter
ORDERING INFORMATION
Device
LM4576DP-X.X
LM4576R-X.X
LM4576T-X.X
Marking
LM4576-X.X
LM4576-X.X
LM4576-X.X
Package
SOP8-PP
TO-263-5L
TO-220-5L
DESCRIPTION
The LM4576 series of regulators are monolithic integrated circuits that provide all the active functional for a
step-down (buck) switching regulator, capable of driving 3A load with excellent line and load regulation.
These devices are available in fixed output voltages of 3.3V, 5.0V, 12V, 15V and an adjustable output versions.
Requiring a minimum number of external components, these regulators are simple to use and include internal
frequency compensation, and a fixed-frequency oscillator.
The LM4576 series operates at a switching frequency of 300KHz thus allowing smaller sized filter components
than what would be needed with lower frequency switching regulators.
Some features include a guaranteed +/- 4% tolerance on output voltage under specified input voltage and
output load conditions, and +/- 15% on the oscillator frequency. External shutdown is included, featuring
typically 60uA standby current. The output switch includes cycle-by-cycle current limiting, as well as thermal
shutdown for full protection under fault conditions. The oscillator frequency is reduced 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.
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ORDERING INFORMATION
VOUT
ADJ
3.3V
5.0V
12V
15V
Package
Order No.
Description
Package Marking
Status
SOP8-PP
LM4576DP-ADJ
3A, Adjustable, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-ADJ
Active
TO-263-5L
LM4576R-ADJ
3A, Adjustable, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-ADJ
Active
TO-220-5L
LM4576T-ADJ
3A, Adjustable, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-ADJ
Active
SOP8-PP
LM4576DP-3.3
3A, Fixed, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-3.3
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TO-263-5L
LM4576R-3.3
3A, Fixed, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-3.3
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TO-220-5L
LM4576T-3.3
3A, Fixed, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-3.3
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SOP8-PP
LM4576DP-5.0
3A, Fixed, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-5.0
Active
TO-263-5L
LM4576R-5.0
3A, Fixed, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-5.0
Active
TO-220-5L
LM4576T-5.0
3A, Fixed, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-5.0
Active
SOP8-PP
LM4576DP-12
3A, Fixed, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-12
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TO-263-5L
LM4576R-12
3A, Fixed, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-12
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TO-220-5L
LM4576T-12
3A, Fixed, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-12
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SOP8-PP
LM4576DP-15
3A, Fixed, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-15
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TO-263-5L
LM4576R-15
3A, Fixed, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-15
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TO-220-5L
LM4576T-15
3A, Fixed, 300kHz, On/off
LM4576-15
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PIN CONFIGURATION
ON/OFF
FEEDBACK
GND
VOUT
VIN
ON/OFF
VIN 1
VOUT 2
FEEDBACK 3
ON/OFF
FEEDBACK
GND
8 N.C
Exposed
7 N.C
PAD
6 GND
4
VOUT
VIN
5 N.C.
SOP8-PP
TO-220-5L
TO-263-5L
PIN DESCRIPTION
Package
Symbol
TO-263-5L
Description
SOP8-PP
TO-220-5L
1
1
VIN
2
2
VOUT
3
6
GND
4
3
FEEDBACK
5
4
ON/OFF
-
5, 7, 8
N.C.
This pin is the positive input supply for the LM4576 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 1.4V. 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 board layout.
This pin senses regulated output voltage to complete the
feedback loop. The signal is divided by the internal resistor
divider network R1, R2 and applied to the non–inverting input
of the internal error amplifier. In the adjustable version of the
LM4576 switching regulator this pin is the direct input of the
error amplifier and the resistor network R1, R2 is connected
externally to allow programming of the output voltage.
It allows the switching regulator circuit to be shutdown using
logic level signals, thus dropping the total input supply current
to approximately 60uA.
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
No Connect.
* Exposed Pad of SOP8-PP package should be externally connected to GND.
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TYPICAL APPLICATION (Fixed Output Voltage Versions)
Figure 1. Block Diagram and Typical Application
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur)
Rating
Symbol
Value
UNIT
Maximum Supply Voltage
VIN
45
V
On/Off Pin Input Voltage
VON/OFF
-0.3V ≤ V ≤ +Vin
V
FB Pin Voltage
VFB
-0.3V ≤ V ≤ +Vin
V
Output Voltage to Ground (Steady-State)
Power Dissipation
SOP8-PP
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
TO-263-5L
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
TO-220-5L
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
TO-220V-5L
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature
VOUT
-0.8
V
PD
θJA
θJC
PD
θJA
θJC
PD
θJA
θJC
PD
θJA
θJC
TSTG
TJ
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Internally Limited
70
5
Internally Limited
65
5
Internally Limited
65
5
-65 to +150
150
W
℃/W
℃/W
W
℃/W
℃/W
W
℃/W
℃/W
W
℃/W
℃/W
℃
℃
OPERATING RATINGS (Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is intended to be
functional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits. For guaranteed specifications, see the
Electrical Characteristics.)
Rating
Symbol
Value.
Unit
Operating Junction Temperature Range
TJ
-40 to +125
℃
Maximum Supply Voltage
VIN
40
V
Output Current
IOUT
3
A
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS / System Parameters [Note 1]
(Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V for the 3.3V, 5.0V, and Adjustable version, VIN = 25V for the 12V and 15V
version. ILOAD = 500 mA. For typical values TJ = 25°C, for min/max values TJ is the operating junction
temperature range that applies [Note 2], unless otherwise noted.)
Characteristics
Symbol
Min
TYP
Max
Unit
LM4576-3.3 ([Note 1] Test Circuit Figure 2)
Output Voltage (5.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.2A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A)
TJ=25℃
TJ= -40℃ ~ +125℃
Efficiency (VIN=12V, ILOAD=3A)
VOUT
3.168
3.135
-
3.3
73
3.432
3.465
-
V
LM4576-5.0 ([Note 1] Test Circuit Figure 2)
Output Voltage (8V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.2A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A)
TJ=25℃
TJ= -40℃ ~ +125℃
Efficiency (VIN=12V, ILOAD=3A)
VOUT
4.800
4.750
-
5.0
75
5.200
5.250
-
LM4576-12 ([Note 1] Test Circuit Figure 2)
Output Voltage (15V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.2A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A)
TJ=25℃
TJ= -40℃ ~ +125℃
Efficiency (VIN=15V, ILOAD=3A)
VOUT
11.520
11.400
-
12
86
12.480
12.600
-
LM4576-15 ([Note 1] Test Circuit Figure 2)
Output Voltage (18V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.2A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A)
TJ=25℃
TJ= -40℃ ~ +125℃
Efficiency (VIN=18V, ILOAD=3A)
VOUT
14.400
14.250
-
15
86
15.600
15.750
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LM4576-ADJ ([Note 1] Test Circuit Figure 2)
Feedback Voltage (8V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.2A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A,
VOUT programmed for 5V)
TJ=25℃
TJ= -40℃ ~ +125℃
Efficiency (VIN=12V, ILOAD=3A, VOUT=5V)
VOUT
1.193
1.180
-
1.230
75
1.267
1.280
-
η
η
η
η
η
%
V
%
V
%
V
%
V
%
1. External components such as the catch diode, inductor, input and output capacitors can affect switching
regulator system performance.
2. Tested junction temperature range for the LM4576 : TLOW = –40°C, THIGH = +125°C
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS / Device Parameters
(Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V for the 3.3V, 5.0V, and Adjustable version, VIN = 25V for the 12V and 15V
version. ILOAD = 500 mA. For typical values TJ = 25°C, for min/max values TJ is the operating junction temperature
range that applies [Note 2], unless otherwise noted.)
Characteristics
Symbol
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Unit
Ib
-
50
-
100
500
nA
FOSC
255
230
300
-
345
370
KHz
VSAT
-
1.4
-
1.6
1.8
V
D/C
93
98
-
%
ICL
4.0
3.5
5.7
-
6.9
7.5
A
IL
-
0.4
10
2
30
mA
IQ
-
5
10
ISTBY
-
60
200
VIH
2.2
2.4
1.4
-
-
V
VIL
-
1.2
-
1.0
0.8
V
IIH
IIL
-
12
0
30
10
µA
All Output Voltage Versions
Feedback Bias Current (VOUT=5.0V [Adjustable Version Only])
TJ=25℃
TJ= -40 to +125℃
Oscillator Frequency [Note 3]
TJ=25℃
TJ= -40 to +125℃
Saturation Voltage (IOUT=3.0A [note 4])
TJ= 25℃
TJ= -40 to +125℃
Max Duty Cycle (“0”) [Note 5]
Current Limit (Peak Current [Note 3 and 4])
TJ= 25℃
TJ= -40 to +125℃
Output Leakage Current [Note 6 and 7]
Output = 0V
Output = -0.8V
Quiescent Current [Note 6]
TJ= 25℃
Standby Quiescent Current (ON/OFF Pin = 5.0V ("off"))
TJ=25℃
ON/OFF Pin Logic Input Level (VOUT=0V)
TJ=25℃
TJ= -40 to +125℃
VOUT=Nominal Output Voltage
TJ=25℃
TJ= -40 to +125℃
ON/OFF Pin Input Current
ON/OFF Pin = 5.0V (Regulator OFF), TJ=25℃
ON/OFF Pin = 0V (Regulator ON), TJ=25℃
mA
µA
3. The oscillator frequency reduces to approximately 75 KHz in the event of an output short or an overload which causes the
regulated output voltage to drop approximately 40% from the nominal voltage. This self protection feature lowers the
average dissipation of the IC by lowering the minimum duty cycle from 5% down to approximately 2%
4. Output pin sourcing current. No diode, inductor or capacitor connected to output.
5. Feedback pin removed from output and connected to 0V.
6. Feedback pin removed from output and connected to +12V for the Adjustable, 3.3V, and 5.0V versions, and +25V for the
12V and 15V version, to force the output transistor “off”.
7. Vin = 40V.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
T.B.D.
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REVISION NOTICE
The description in this data sheet can be revised without any notice to describe its electrical characteristics
properly.
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