LIN D O C #: 2172
LX2172/73
1.25A HIGH -E FFICIENCY 100K HZ S WITCHING REGULATOR
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DESCRIPTION
The LX2172/73 are fixed-frequency, current-mode switching regulator integrated
circuits. These ICs contain all necessary
control circuitry plus a 1.25A on-board
transistor to design a complete DC:DC
switching regulator with minimum external components.
All functions are integrated into a single
IC, available in 8-pin DIP and SOIC or a
5-pin TO-220 power package, making
them extremely easy to design with and
use. The LX2172/73 are optimized for
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
SEPIC CONVERTER USING TH E LX2172
Input 6-24V, Output 7V, 300mA
0.1µF
R1
13.7k
1
2
3
C4
0.47µF
4
GND
VC
FB
SYNC
(See Note 1)
R2
3.0k
R3
100
E2
VSW
E1
VIN
D1
Output
7V
300mA
H E E T
7V
Boost Converter
Laptop / Notebook Computers
Portable Equipment
Small Motor Applications
Flyback Converters
Part #
LX2172
COUT
220µF
8
1.25A, 65V Internal Power Switch
3V - 25V Input Voltage Range
Current-Mode Operation
Improved Internal Cycle-By-Cycle Current
Limiting
Thermal Shutdown
Less Than 10µA Quiescent Current In
Microprocessor Shutdown Mode
External Frequency Synchronization
Possible
100kHz Operating Frequency
A VA I L A B L E O P T I O N S
1N5817
U1
LX2172
22µF
C2
330µF
1mH
C3
C1
S
A P P L I C AT I O N S
NOTE: For current data & package dimensions, visit our web site: http://www.linfinity.com.
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A T A
K E Y F E AT U R E S
boost and flyback applications, but can
also be used in forward and inverting
converter configuations.
The LX2172 can be connected to an
external clock for synchronization, and
can enter micropower operation when
the VC pin is pulled low. The LX2173
has an enable function, which permits
extremely low micropower operation,
consuming under 10µA current when the
ENABLE pin is brought low.
VIN
6-24VDC
D
R E L I M I N A R Y
LX2173
7
PER
PAR T #
Pin 4
Connections
SYNC Input
Low µPower Mode
(HI ENABLE)
= Samples Not Yet Available.
6
5
L2
1mH
CDECOUPLE
0.47µF
Note 1: SYNC Pin Requirements:
A) FMAX = 200kHz
B) TTL Compatible Level
C) Pulse Width TP Range - 0.1µs < TP < 2.0µs
PA C K A G E O R D E R I N F O R M AT I O N
TA (°C)
0 to 70
DIP
M Plastic
8-pin
LX217xCM
SOIC
DM Plastic
8-pin
LX217xCDM
TO-220
P Plastic
5-pin
LX217xCP
Note: All surface-mount packages are available in Tape & Reel.
Append the letter "T" to part number. (i.e. LX217xCDMT)
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PRODUCT DATABOOK 1996/1997
LX2172/73
1.25A HIGH -E FFICIENCY 100K HZ SWITCHING REGULATOR
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A T A
H E E T
PACKAGE PIN OUTS
(Note 1)
Supply Voltage (VIN) .................................................................................................... 25V
Collector Supply Voltage (VC ) ..................................................................................... 65V
Digital Inputs (SYNC) ......................................................................................... -0.3 to 7V
Operating Junction Temperature ................................................................. 0°C to 125°C
Storage Temperature Range .................................................................... -65°C to +150°C
Solder Temperature (Soldering, 10 seconds) .......................................................... 300°C
GND
VC
FB
* SYNC / ENABLE
GND
VC
FB
* SYNC / ENABLE
T H E R MAL DATA
M PACKAGE:
95°C/W
7
3
6
4
5
E2
VSW
E1
VIN
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
E2
VSW
E1
VIN
DM PACKAGE
(Top View)
DM PACKAGE:
THERMAL RESISTANCE-JUNCTION TO AMBIENT, θ JA
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2
M PACKAGE
(Top View)
Note 1. Exceeding these ratings could cause damage to the device. All voltages are with respect
to Ground. Currents are positive into, negative out of the specified terminal.
THERMAL RESISTANCE-JUNCTION TO AMBIENT, θ JA
1
* Pin 4 = SYNC for LX2172, ENABLE for LX2173/2174
165°C/W
P PACKAGE:
TAB IS GND
THERMAL RESISTANCE-JUNCTION TO TAB, θJT
4.5°C/W
THERMAL RESISTANCE-JUNCTION TO AMBIENT, θ JA
60°C/W
VIN
VSW
GND
FB
VC
5
1
Junction Temperature Calculation: TJ = TA + (PD x θJA).
The θ JA numbers are guidelines for the thermal performance of the device/pc-board system.
All of the above assume no ambient airflow.
P PACKAGE
(Top View)
BLOCK DIAGRAM
V
IN
V
V
IN
5
1 .4 V
G N D
E N A B L E
C O M P
V
2 .3 V
V R EG
E N
1
V
R E G
R E G
U V L O
C O M P
2 .3 V
(N O T E 1 )
E N A B L E
V
S .D .
C O M P
S
E .A .
1 .2 7 V
g
B
P W M
C O M P
M
P W M
L A T C H
C
Q 1
R
3
2
O
W
Q 2
Q
S
V
V
7
0 .1 5 V
O
F
IN
Q
V O FS
(0 .9 V )
1 0 0 k H z
2 5 0 m V
E N
1 0 0 k H z
O S C
0 .1 6 W
0 .1 6 W
1 .4 V
C .S .
A M P
S L O P E C O M P
IN
(N O T E 1 )
S Y N C
6
E 1
8
E 2
Note 1: LX2172 Only: SYNC brought out to pin 4. ENABLE is tied to V IN. LX2173 Only: ENABLE brought out to pin 4. SYNC is open.
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LX2172/73
1.25A HIGH -E FFICIENCY 100K HZ S WITCHING REGULATOR
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Unless otherwise specified, these specifications apply over the ranges TA = 0 to 70ºC for the LX217xC. VIN = VC = 5V. All devices must be functional over
junction temperature of -65°C to 150°C. Typ. number represents TA = 25ºC value.)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
LX2172 / 2173
Min. Typ.
Max.
Units
Reference Section
Initial Accuracy
VREF
Line Regulation
TJ = 25ºC, Measured at FB pin
Over Temperature, Measured at FB pin
3V < VCC < 25V
1.224
1.214
1.244
1.244
0.03
1.264
1.274
V
V
%/V
90
85
100
100
110
115
±5
kHz
kHz
%
350
750
1100
1000
6000
7000
nA
nA
V/V
µMHO
µMHO
µA
µA
V
V
V/µsec
Oscillator Section
Switching Frequency
f
Line Voltage Stability
TA = 25ºC
Over Temperature
VIN = 3V to 25V
Error Amplifier Section
Input Bias Current
Open Loop Gain
Transconductance
Output Sink Current
Output Source Current
Output HI Voltage
Output LO Voltage
Slew Rate
IB
AVOL
gm
TJ = 25ºC; VFB = VREF
Over Temperature
TJ = 25ºC; VFB = V REF; ∆I = ±25µA
Over Temperature
IEA (SINK)
I EA (SOURCE)
VCOMP-HI VFB = 1V
VCOMP-LO VFB = 1.5V
S
3000
2400
120
120
1.8
0.2
500
4400
200
2.1
0.3
2
2.3
0.52
C.S. Comparator Section
C.S. Delay to Driver Output
VC to Output Transconductance
10% Over drive GBNT
100
2
ns
A/V
PWM Section
E.A. Output to PWM Drive Offset (VPWM)
Minimum Duty Cycle
Maximum Duty Cycle
VOFS
Duty Cycle = 0
0.6
80
1.2
36
90
1.25
40
98
V
%
%
0.4
1.7
1.5
100
0.6
2.8
2.0
V
Ω
A
A
mW
2.7
5
150
2.9
8
260
300
Output Drive Section
Output Switch Breakdown Voltage
Output Switch On Resistance
Switch Current Limit
RON
ILIM
Total Switching Loss (On Time + Off Time)
ISW = 1.5mA
IO = 2A
D.C = 50%
50% < D.C < 80%
VIN = 25V, D.C = 50%, IO = 1A, VSW = 60V
65
1.25
1.0
Input Supply Section
Start-Up Threshold
Normal Mode Quiescent Current
VC Shutdown Threshold
Sleep Mode Current
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ENABLE = HI, VC = 0.6V, IO = 0A
3V < VIN < VMAX , TJ = 25°C
3V < VIN < VMAX , Over Temperature
ENABLE = HI, VC = 50mV
ENABLE = LO (LX2173 only)
100
50
100
5
V
mA
mV
mV
µA
µA
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
LX2172 / 2173
Min. Typ.
Max.
Units
SYNC Input Section (LX2172 only)
SYNC Pulse Width
SYNC Input HI
SYNC Input LO
SYNC Input Current HI
SYNC Input Current LO
0.2
2
Input = 2V
Input = 0.4V
100
1
2
6
0.7
400
5
µsec
V
V
µA
µA
2.4
200
100
V
µA
µA
ENABLE Section (LX2173 only)
Enable Input Threshold
HI Input Current
LO Input Current
0.4
1.2
Input = 2.4V
Input = 0.4V
FUNCTIONAL PIN DESCRIPTION
Pin
Name
4
Pin #
Pin #
(8-pin Pkgs.) (5-pin TO-220)
Description
GND
1
3
Signal ground. Keep separate from power grounds (E1 and E2).
VC
2
1
Output of transconductance error amplifier. An R-C compensation network is connected from
this pin to the ground to stabilize the feedback loop. If this pin is pulled lower than 0.15V, the
IC goes into micropower mode.
FB
3
2
Error amplifier inverting input. A resistor divider from the output of the converter to this pin sets
its nominal voltage.
SYNC
4
LX2172 only. This pin is used to synchronize the device directly with a logic level input pulse.
External synchronization frequency must always be at a higher frequency than the minimum
internal clock. When not used, should be left open.
ENABLE
4
LX2173 only. This pin is the input to the enable comparator. A voltage under 1.4V will put the
device in micropower mode. Pin must be connected to VIN when not in use.
VIN
5
E1
6
VSW
7
E2
8
5
Input supply voltage (3.0V to 25V).
Power return of first transistor (Q1). This pin must be connected to ground.
4
Collector of output transistors. Connect to external inductor or input voltage, depending on circuit
topology.
Grounding this pin sets the current limit point to the maximum value. If pin is left open, the current
limit is set to half its maximum value.
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T H E O R Y O F O P E R AT I O N
IC OPERATION
OSCILLATOR
Referring to the block diagram, when VIN is above the UVLO
start threshold the 2.3V UVLO comparator output switches to
low state, allowing Q1 to turn on upon receiving a clock pulse
from the internal 100kHz oscillator. Once Q1 is on, current in
the inductor ramps up. Inductor current is then sensed, and
amplified by a current sense amplifier and compared to a threshold set by the output of the error amplifier minus the offset
voltage (VOFS typically 0.9V). This allows the PWM comparator
to reset the flip flop, causing Q1 to turn off. The oscillator then
sets the flip flop, and the operation repeats itself.
The oscillator is designed to operate at 100kHz frequency. Its
function is to turn the switch Q1 on at a fixed 10µs interval and
to provide a slope compensation for the feedback loop. Slope
compensation is required for fixed frequency continuous Current Mode regulators operating above 50% duty cycle in order
to prevent loop instability. The SYNC input is a logic input that
allows easy synchronization to an external clock. Synchronization is done such that the external clock terminates the cycle
before the internal oscillator sets the PWM latch again.
UNDER-VOLTAGE LOCKOUT
CURRENT LIMIT
Current limiting is performed by sensing the peak switch current and turning Q1 off until the next clock cycle. When the
converter goes into current limit the error amplifier output goes
to the rail and sets a maximum limit on the current.
ERROR AMPLIFIER
The function of the error amplifier is to set a threshold voltage
for inductor peak current and control the switch duty cycle so
that the power supply output voltage is closely regulated. Regulation is accomplished by sensing the output voltage and comparing it to the internal 1.27V bandgap reference. A compensation network is placed from the output of the amplifier to ground
for closed loop stability purposes, as well as a high d.c. gain for
tight regulation. The function of V OFS is to keep Q1 off without
requiring an error amplifier output to swing to ground level. It
is required the VOL of the error amplifier is always less than the
offset at all times. The transfer function between the error
amplifier output (VC ) and peak inductor current is therefore
given by:
The 2.3V internal regulator is monitored as the input supply
ramps up, ensuring glitch-free operation.
EXTRA PINS ON 8-PIN DEVICE
The 8-pin versions of the LX217x have the emitters of the power
transistors brought out separately. Connecting these pins to
ground reduces errors due to ground pin voltage drops. The E2
pin also allows the user to half the switch current limit if the pin
is left open. Note that the switch resistance will increase when
E2 is open, so efficiency will decrease and heat dissipation will
increase, especially for currents over 300mA.
MICROPOWER SHUTDOWN
The LX2172/73 enter micropower shutdown mode when the VC
pin is pulled below 0.15V. Supply current required for biassing
shutdown circuitry is less than 250µA. The LX2173 has an ENABLE pin which allows ultra-low micropower shutdown operation, consuming less than 10µA.
VC - V OFS = I P * G * R S
Where: IP = Inductor peak current
G = Current sense gain (typically 6)
R S = Internal sense resistor
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PRODUCT DATABOOK 1996/1997
LX2172/73
1.25A HIGH -E FFICIENCY 100K HZ SWITCHING REGULATOR
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A T A
H E E T
T H E O R Y O F O P E R AT I O N
VIN
+3V to +12V
22µF
180µH
1
VOUT
2
14.7kΩ
3
1.27Ω
0.03µF
100Ω
4
E2
GND
VC
LX2172
FB
VSW
E1
SYNC
VIN
8
7
1N5817
VOUT
+16V
6
5
VIN
VIN
FIGURE 1 — Boost Coverter Circuit Using The LX2172 / 2173
PRELIMINARY DATA - Information contained in this document is pre-production data, and is proprietary to Linfinity. It may
not modified in any way without the express written consent of Linfinity. Product referred to herein is offered in sample form
only, and Linfinity reserves the right to change or discontinue this proposed product at any time.
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