LM2592HV
LM2592HV SIMPLE SWITCHER® Power Converter 150-kHz 2-A Step-Down Voltage Regulator
Features
Description
3.3-V, 5-V, and Adjustable Output Versions
Adjustable Version Output Voltage Range: 1.2 V
to 57 V ±4% Maximum Over Line and Load
Conditions
2-A Output Load Current
Available in 5-Pin Package
Input Voltage Range up to 60V
150-kHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
ON and OFF Control
Low Power Standby Mode, IQ Typically 90 μA
High Efficiency
Thermal Shutdown and Current-Limit Protection
The LM2592HV series of regulators are monolithic
integrated circuits that provide all the active functions
for a step-down (buck) switching regulator, capable of
driving a 2-A load with excellent line and load
regulation. These devices are available in fixed output
voltages of 3.3 V, 5 V, and an adjustable output
version.
This series of switching regulators is similar to the
LM2593HV, but without some of the supervisory and
control features of the latter.
Requiring a minimum number of external
components, these regulators are simple to use and
include internal frequency compensation, improved
line and load specifications, and a fixed-frequency
oscillator.
Applications
The LM2592HV operates at a switching frequency of
150 kHz, thus allowing smaller sized filter
components than what would be needed with lower
frequency switching regulators. Available in a
standard 5-pin package with several different lead
bend options, and a 5-pin surface mount package.
Simple High-Efficiency Step-Down (Buck)
Regulators
Efficient Preregulator for Linear Regulators
On-Card Switching Regulators
Positive-to-Negative Converters
Device Information(1)
PART
NUMBER
LM2592HV
PACKAGE
BODY SIZE (NOM)
DDPAK/TO-263 (5)
10.18 mm × 8.41 mm
TO-220 (5)
14.986 mm × 10.16 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the data sheet.
Typical Application
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(Fixed Output Voltage Versions)
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Description (continued)
Features include a ±4% tolerance on output voltage under all conditions of input voltage and output load
conditions, and ±15% on the oscillator frequency. External shutdown is included, featuring typically 90-μA
standby current. Self-protection features include a two stage current limit for the output switch and an over
temperature shutdown for complete protection under fault conditions.
Pin Configuration and Functions
KTT Package
5-Pin DDPAK/TO-26
Top View
NDH Package
5-Pin TO-220
Top View
Pin Functions
PIN
NO.
NAME
I/O
DESCRIPTION
1
+VIN
I
This is the positive input supply for the IC switching regulator. A suitable input bypass
capacitor must be present at this pin to minimize voltage transients and to supply the
switching currents needed by the regulator.
2
Output
O
Internal switch. The voltage at this pin switches between approximately (+VIN − VSAT) and
approximately −0.5 V, with a duty cycle of VOUT/VIN.
3
Ground
—
Circuit ground.
4
Feedback
I
Senses the regulated output voltage to complete the feedback loop. This pin is directly
connected to the Output for the fixed voltage versions, but is set to 1.23 V by means of a
resistive divider from the output for the Adjustable version. If a feedforward capacitor is used
(Adjustable version), then a negative voltage spike is generated on this pin whenever the
output is shorted. This happens because the feedforward capacitor cannot discharge fast
enough, and because one end of it is dragged to Ground, the other end goes momentarily
negative. To prevent the energy rating of this pin from being exceeded, a small-signal
Schottky diode to Ground is recommended for DC input voltages above 40 V whenever a
feedforward capacitor is present (See Parameter Measurement Information). Feedforward
capacitor values larger than 0.1 μF are not recommended for the same reason, whatever be
the DC input voltage.
5
ON /OFF
I
The regulator is in shutdown mode, drawing about 90 μA, when this pin is driven to a high
level (≥ 2 V), and is in normal operation when this Pin is left floating or driven to a low level
(≤ 0.6 V). The typical value of the threshold is 1.3 V and the voltage on this pin must not
exceed 25 V.
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Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings (1) (2)
MIN
Maximum supply voltage (VIN)
MAX
UNIT
63
V
ON/OFF pin voltage
−0.3
25
V
Feedback pin voltage
−0.3
25
V
−1
V
Output voltage to ground (steady-state)
Power dissipation
Lead temperature
Internally limited
KTT package
NDH package
Vapor phase (60 sec.)
215
Infrared (10 sec.)
245
Soldering (10 sec.)
260
Maximum junction temperature
150
Storage temperature, Tstg
−65
(1)
(2)
°C
°C
150
°C
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the TI Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications.
ESD Ratings
V(ESD)
(1)
(2)
Electrostatic discharge
Human-body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
(1) (2)
VALUE
UNIT
±2000
V
JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
The human body model is a 100 pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5k resistor into each pin.
Recommended Operating Conditions
Temperature
Supply voltage
MIN
MAX
UNIT
−40
125
°C
4.5
60
V
7.4 Thermal Information
LM2591HV
THERMAL METRIC (1)
RθJA
Junction-to-ambient thermal
resistance
RθJC(top)
Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
See
(2) (3)
KTT (DDPAK/TO-263)
NDH (TO-220)
5 PINS
5 PINS
UNIT
50
50
°C/W
2
2
°C/W
For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics application
report, SPRA953.
The package thermal impedance is calculated in accordance to JESD 51-7
Thermal Resistances were simulated on a 4-layer, JEDEC board
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Electrical Characteristics LM2592HV-3.3
Specifications are for TJ = 25°C unless otherwise specified.
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
SYSTEM PARAMETERS – See Test Circuits
VOUT
Output voltage
4.75 V ≤ VIN ≤ 60 V,
0.2 A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 2 A
η
Efficiency
VIN = 12 V, ILOAD = 2 A
(1)
(2)
(3)
MIN (1)
TYP (2)
MAX (1)
3.168
3.3
3.432
UNIT
(3)
over the full operating temperature
range
3.135
3.465
V
76%
All limits ensured at room temperature (TJ = 25°C) unless otherwise specified. All room temperature limits are 100% production tested.
All limits at temperature extremes are ensured via correlation using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. All limits are
used to calculate Average Outgoing Quality Level (AOQL).
Typical numbers are at 25°C and represent the most likely norm.
External components such as the catch diode, inductor, input and output capacitors can affect switching regulator system performance.
When the LM2592HV is used as shown in the Test Circuits, system performance will be as shown in system parameters section of
Electrical Characteristics.
Electrical Characteristics LM2592HV-5.0
Specifications are for TJ = 25°C unless otherwise specified.
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN (1)
TYP (2)
MAX (1)
4.8
5
5.2
UNIT
SYSTEM PARAMETERS – See Test Circuits (3)
VOUT
Output voltage
7 V ≤ VIN ≤ 60 V,
0.2 A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 2 A
η
Efficiency
VIN = 12 V, ILOAD = 2 A
(1)
(2)
(3)
over the full operating
temperature range
4.75
5.25
V
81%
All limits ensured at room temperature (TJ = 25°C) unless otherwise specified. All room temperature limits are 100% production tested.
All limits at temperature extremes are ensured via correlation using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. All limits are
used to calculate Average Outgoing Quality Level (AOQL).
Typical numbers are at 25°C and represent the most likely norm.
External components such as the catch diode, inductor, input and output capacitors can affect switching regulator system performance.
When the LM2592HV is used as shown in the Test Circuits, system performance will be as shown in system parameters section of
Electrical Characteristics.
Electrical Characteristics LM2592HV-ADJ
Specifications are for TJ = 25°C unless otherwise specified.
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
SYSTEM PARAMETERS – See Test Circuits
VFB
Feedback
voltage
4.5 V ≤ VIN ≤ 60 V,
0.2 A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 2 A
VOUT programmed for 3 V.
Circuit of Test Circuits
η
Efficiency
VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 3 V, ILOAD = 2 A
(1)
(2)
(3)
MIN (1)
TYP (2)
MAX (1)
1.193
1.23
1.267
UNIT
(3)
over the full operating temperature
range
1.18
1.28
V
75%
All limits ensured at room temperature (TJ = 25°C) unless otherwise specified. All room temperature limits are 100% production tested.
All limits at temperature extremes are ensured via correlation using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. All limits are
used to calculate Average Outgoing Quality Level (AOQL).
Typical numbers are at 25°C and represent the most likely norm.
External components such as the catch diode, inductor, input and output capacitors can affect switching regulator system performance.
When the LM2592HV is used as shown in the Test Circuits, system performance will be as shown in system parameters section of
Electrical Characteristics.
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Electrical Characteristics All Output Voltage Versions
Specifications are for TJ = 25°C, VIN = 12V for the 3.3-V, 5-V, and adjustable version, and ILOAD = 500 mA unless otherwise
specified.
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN (1)
TYP (2)
MAX (1)
10
50
UNIT
DEVICE PARAMETERS
Ib
Feedback bias current
Adjustable Version Only,
VFB = 1.3 V
fO
Oscillator frequency
See (3)
over the full operating temperature
range
VSAT
Saturation voltage
IOUT = 2 A (4) (5)
over the full operating temperature
range
over the full operating temperature
range
100
127
150
110
Max duty cycle (ON)
DC
Min duty cycle (OFF)
Switch current limit
IL
Output leakage current
IQ
ISTBY
V
100%
See (5) (6)
Peak Current (4) (5)
kHz
1.3
1.4
0%
2.4
ICLIM
173
173
1.1
nA
over the full operating temperature
range
3
2.3
3.7
4
A
Output = 0 V
5
50
μA
Output = −1 V (4) (6) (7)
5
30
mA
Operating quiescent
current
SD/SS Pin Open (6)
5
10
mA
Standby quiescent
current
90
200
SD/SS pin = 0 V (7)
over the full operating temperature
range
250
μA
ON/OFF CONTROL – See Test Circuits
VIH
VIL
IH
IL
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
ON /OFF pin logic input
threshold voltage
Low (Regulator ON)
High (Regulator OFF)
ON /OFF pin input
current
VLOGIC = 0.5 V (Regulator ON)
1.3
over the full operating temperature
range
VLOGIC = 2.5 V (Regulator OFF)
2
0.6
V
5
15
μA
0.02
5
μA
All limits ensured at room temperature (TJ = 25°C) unless otherwise specified. All room temperature limits are 100% production tested.
All limits at temperature extremes are ensured via correlation using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. All limits are
used to calculate Average Outgoing Quality Level (AOQL).
Typical numbers are at 25°C and represent the most likely norm.
The switching frequency is reduced when the second stage current limit is activated. The amount of reduction is determined by the
severity of current overload.
No diode, inductor or capacitor connected to output pin.
Feedback pin removed from output and connected to 0 V to force the output transistor switch ON.
Feedback pin removed from output and connected to 12 V for the 3.3-V, 5-V, and the ADJ. version to force the output transistor switch
OFF.
VIN = 60 V.
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Typical Characteristics
(Circuit of Test Circuits)
Figure 1. Normalized Output Voltage
Figure 2. Line Regulation
Figure 3. Efficiency
Figure 4. Switch Saturation Voltage
Figure 5. Switch Current Limit
Figure 6. Dropout Voltage
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
(Circuit of Test Circuits)
Figure 7. Operating Quiescent Current
Figure 8. Shutdown Quiescent Current
Figure 9. Minimum Operating Supply Voltage
Figure 10. Feedback Pin Bias Current
Figure 11. Switching Frequency
Figure 12. ON/OFF Threshold Voltage
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
(Circuit of Test Circuits)
Figure 14. Internal Gain-Phase Characteristics
Figure 13. ON/OFF Pin Current (Sinking)
Continuous Mode Switching Waveforms VIN = 20V, VOUT = 5V,
ILOAD = 2A L = 32 μH, COUT = 220 μF, COUT ESR = 50 mΩ
Output Pin Voltage, 10V/div.
Inductor Current 1A/div.
Output Ripple Voltage, 50 mV/div.
Discontinuous Mode Switching Waveforms VIN = 20V, VOUT = 5V,
ILOAD = 500 mA L = 10 μH, COUT = 330 μF, COUT ESR = 45 mΩ
Output Pin Voltage, 10V/div.
Inductor Current 0.5A/div.
Output Ripple Voltage, 100 mV/div.
Figure 15. Horizontal Time Base: 2 μs/div
Figure 16. Horizontal Time Base: 2 μs/div
Load Transient Response for Continuous Mode VIN = 20V, VOUT =
5V, ILOAD = 500 mA to 2A L = 32 μH, COUT = 220 μF, COUT ESR =
50 mΩ
Output Voltage, 100 mV/div. (AC)
500 mA to 2A Load Pulse
Figure 18. Horizontal Time Base: 200 μs/div
Figure 17. Horizontal Time Base: 50 μs/div
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Load Transient Response for Discontinuous Mode VIN = 20V,
VOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 500 mA to 2A L = 10 μH, COUT = 330 μF, COUT
ESR = 45 mΩ
Output Voltage, 100 mV/div. (AC)
500-mA to 2-A Load Pulse
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Parameter Measurement Information
Test Circuits
Component Values shown are for VIN = 15 V,
VOUT = 5 V, ILOAD = 2 A.
CIN — 470-μF, 50-V, Aluminum Electrolytic Nichicon PM Series
COUT — 220-μF, 25-V Aluminum Electrolytic, Nichicon PM Series
D1 — 3.3-A, 60-V Schottky Rectifier, 31DQ06 (International Rectifier)
L1 — 33 μH, See Application Curves
Figure 19. Fixed Output Voltage Versions
Select R1 to be approximately 1 kΩ, use a 1% resistor for best stability.
Component Values shown are for VIN = 20 V,
VOUT = 10 V, ILOAD = 2 A.
CIN: — 470-μF, 35-V, Aluminum Electrolytic Nichicon PM Series
COUT: — 220-μF, 35-V Aluminum Electrolytic, Nichicon PM Series
D1 — 3.3-A, 60-V Schottky Rectifier, 31DQ06 (International Rectifier)
L1 — 47 μH, See Application Curves
R1 — 1 kΩ, 1%
R2 — 7.15k, 1%
CFF — 3.3 nF
Typical Values
CSS — 0.1 μF
CDELAY — 0.1 μF
RPULLUP — 4.7k (use 22k if VOUT is ≥ 45 V)
† Small signal Schottky diode to prevent damage to feedback pin by negative spike when output is shorted. Required
if VIN > 40 V
Figure 20. Adjustable Output Voltage Versions
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Detailed Description
Overview
The LM2592HV SIMPLE SWITCHER® regulator is an easy-to-use, nonsynchronous, step-down DC-DC
converter with a wide input voltage range up to 60 V. The regulator is capable of delivering up to 2-A DC load
current with excellent line and load regulation. These devices are available in fixed output voltages of 3.3 V, 5 V,
and an adjustable output version. The family requires few external components, and the pin arrangement was
designed for simple, optimum PCB layout.
Functional Block Diagram
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Feature Description
Delayed Start-Up
The circuit in Figure 21 uses the ON/OFF pin to provide a time delay between the time the input voltage is
applied and the time the output voltage comes up (only the circuitry pertaining to the delayed start-up is shown).
As the input voltage rises, the charging of capacitor C1 pulls the ON/OFF pin high, keeping the regulator off.
When the input voltage reaches its final value and the capacitor stops charging, the resistor R2 pulls the ON/OFF
pin low, thus allowing the circuit to start switching. Resistor R1 is included to limit the maximum voltage applied to
the ON/OFF pin (maximum of 25 V), reduces power supply noise sensitivity, and also limits the capacitor, C1,
discharge current. When high input ripple voltage exists, avoid long delay time, because this ripple can be
coupled into the ON/OFF pin and cause problems.
This delayed start-up feature is useful in situations where the input power source is limited in the amount of
current it can deliver. It allows the input voltage to rise to a higher voltage before the regulator starts operating.
Buck regulators require less input current at higher input voltages.
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Feature Description (continued)
Figure 21. Delayed Start-Up
Undervoltage Lockout
Some applications require the regulator to remain off until the input voltage reaches a predetermined voltage. An
undervoltage lockout feature applied to a buck regulator is shown in Figure 22, while Figure 23 applies the same
feature to an inverting circuit. The circuit in Figure 22 features a constant threshold voltage for turnon and turnoff
(Zener voltage plus approximately one volt). The circuit in Figure 23 has a turnon threshold of about 13 V and a
turnoff threshold of about 8 V. The amount of hysteresis is approximately equal to the output voltage. If Zener
voltages greater than 25 V are used, an additional 47-kΩ resistor is needed from the ON/OFF pin to the ground
pin to stay within the 25-V maximum limit of the ON/OFF pin.
Figure 22. Undervoltage Lockout for Buck Regulator
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Feature Description (continued)
This circuit has hysteresis
Regulator starts switching at VIN = 13 V.
Regulator stops switching at VIN = 8 V
Figure 23. Undervoltage Lockout for Inverting Regulator
Device Functional Modes
Shutdown Mode
The ON/OFF pin provides electrical ON and OFF control for the LM2592HV. When the voltage of this pin is
higher than 2 V, the device is shutdown mode. The typical standby current in this mode is 90 μA.
Active Mode
When the ON/OFF pin is left floating or pull below 0.6 V, the device will start switching and the output voltage will
rise until it reaches a normal regulation voltage.
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Application and Implementation
NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the HG component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
Application Information
Feedforward Capacitor
(Adjustable Output Voltage Version)
CFF – A feedforward Capacitor CFF, shown across R2 in Test Circuits, is used when the output voltage is greater
than 10 V or when COUT has a very low ESR. This capacitor adds lead compensation to the feedback loop and
increases the phase margin for better loop stability.
If the output voltage ripple is large (>5% of the nominal output voltage), this ripple can be coupled to the
feedback pin through the feedforward capacitor and cause the error comparator to trigger the error flag. In this
situation, adding a resistor, RFF, in series with the feedforward capacitor, approximately 3 times R1, will attenuate
the ripple voltage at the feedback pin.
Input Capacitor
CIN – A low ESR aluminum or tantalum bypass capacitor is needed between the input pin and ground pin. It must
be located near the regulator using short leads. This capacitor prevents large voltage transients from appearing
at the input, and provides the instantaneous current needed each time the switch turns on.
The important parameters for the Input capacitor are the voltage rating and the RMS current rating. Because of
the relatively high RMS currents flowing in a buck regulator's input capacitor, this capacitor must be chosen for
its RMS current rating rather than its capacitance or voltage ratings, although the capacitance value and voltage
rating are directly related to the RMS current rating. The voltage rating of the capacitor and its RMS ripple current
capability must never be exceeded.
Output Capacitor
COUT – An output capacitor is required to filter the output and provide regulator loop stability. Low impedance or
low ESR Electrolytic or solid tantalum capacitors designed for switching regulator applications must be used.
When selecting an output capacitor, the important capacitor parameters are the 100-kHz Equivalent Series
Resistance (ESR), the RMS ripple current rating, voltage rating, and capacitance value. For the output capacitor,
the ESR value is the most important parameter. The ESR must generally not be less than 100 mΩ or there will
be loop instability. If the ESR is too large, efficiency and output voltage ripple are effected, so ESR must be
chosen carefully.
Catch Diode
Buck regulators require a diode to provide a return path for the inductor current when the switch turns off. This
must be a fast diode and must be located close to the LM2592HV using short leads and short printed-circuit
traces.
Because of their very fast switching speed and low forward voltage drop, Schottky diodes provide the best
performance, especially in low output voltage applications (5 V and lower). Ultra-fast recovery, or high-efficiency
rectifiers are also a good choice, but some types with an abrupt turnoff characteristic may cause instability or
EMI problems. Ultra-fast recovery diodes typically have reverse recovery times of 50 ns or less. The diode must
be chosen for its average/RMS current rating and maximum voltage rating. The voltage rating of the diode must
be greater than the DC input voltage (not the output voltage).
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Application Information (continued)
Inverting Regulator
The circuit in Figure 24 converts a positive input voltage to a negative output voltage with a common ground. The
circuit operates by bootstrapping the regulator's ground pin to the negative output voltage. Then, after grounding
the feedback pin, the regulator senses the inverted output voltage and regulates it.
This example uses the LM2592HV-5.0 to generate a −5-V output, but other output voltages are possible by
selecting other output voltage versions, including the adjustable version. Because this regulator topology can
produce an output voltage that is either greater than or less than the input voltage, the maximum output current
greatly depends on both the input and output voltage.
To determine how much load current is possible before the internal device current limit is reached (and power
limiting occurs), the system must be evaluated as a buck-boost configuration rather than as a buck. The peak
switch current in amperes, for such a configuration is given as Equation 1:
where
•
•
•
L is in μH
and f is in Hz
The maximum possible load current ILOAD is limited by the requirement that IPEAK ≤ ICLIM
(1)
While checking for this, take ICLIM to be the lowest possible current limit value (minimum across tolerance and
temperature is 2.3 A for the LM2592HV). Also to account for inductor tolerances, take the minimum value of
Inductance for L in Equation 1 (typically 20% less than the nominal value). Further, Equation 1 disregards the
drop across the switch and the diode. This is equivalent to assuming 100% efficiency, which is never so.
Therefore expect IPEAK to be an additional 10 to 20% higher than calculated from the above equation.
See Application Note AN-1157 for examples based on positive to negative configuration.
The maximum voltage appearing across the regulator is the absolute sum of the input and output voltage, and
this must be limited to a maximum of 60 V. For example, when converting +20 V to −12 V, the regulator would
see 32 V between the input pin and ground pin. The LM2592HV has a maximum input voltage spec of 60 V.
Additional diodes are required in this regulator configuration. Diode D1 is used to isolate input voltage ripple or
noise from coupling through the CIN capacitor to the output, under light or no load conditions. Also, this diode
isolation changes the topology to closely resemble a buck configuration thus providing good closed loop stability.
A Schottky diode is recommended for low input voltages, (because of its lower voltage drop) but for higher input
voltages, a fast recovery diode could be used.
Without diode D3, when the input voltage is first applied, the charging current of CIN can pull the output positive
by several volts for a short period of time. Adding D3 prevents the output from going positive by more than a
diode voltage.
CIN — 68-μF, 25-V Tant. Sprague 595D
470-μF, 50-V Elec. Panasonic HFQ
COUT — 47-μF, 20-V Tant. Sprague 595D
220-μF, 25-V Elec. Panasonic HFQ
Figure 24. Inverting −5-V Regulator With Delayed Start-Up
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Application Information (continued)
Because of differences in the operation of the inverting regulator, the standard design procedure is not used to
select the inductor value. In the majority of designs, a 33-μH, 4-A inductor is the best choice. Capacitor selection
can also be narrowed down to just a few values.
This type of inverting regulator can require relatively large amounts of input current when starting up, even with
light loads. Input currents as high as the LM2592HV current limit (approximately 4 A) are needed for at least 2
ms or more, until the output reaches its nominal output voltage. The actual time depends on the output voltage
and the size of the output capacitor. Input power sources that are current-limited or sources that can not deliver
these currents without getting loaded down, may not work correctly. Because of the relatively high start-up
currents required by the inverting topology, the delayed start-up feature (C1, R1, and R2) shown in Figure 24 is
recommended. By delaying the regulator start-up, the input capacitor is allowed to charge up to a higher voltage
before the switcher begins operating. A portion of the high input current needed for start-up is now supplied by
the input capacitor CIN). For severe start-up conditions, the input capacitor can be made much larger than
normal.
10.1.6 Inverting Regulator Shutdown Methods
Using the ON/OFF pin in a standard buck configuration is simple. To turn the regulator ON, pull the ON/OFF pin
below 1.3 V (at 25°C referenced to ground). To shut the regulator OFF, pull the ON/OFF pin above 1.3 V. With
the inverting configuration, some level shifting is required, because the ground pin of the regulator is no longer at
ground, but is now setting at the negative output voltage level. Two different shutdown methods for inverting
regulators are shown in Figure 25 and Figure 26.
Figure 25. Inverting Regulator Ground Referenced Shutdown
Figure 26. Inverting Regulator Ground Referenced Shutdown Using Opto-isolator Device
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Typical Application
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Figure 27. Typical Application
Design Requirements
Table 1 lists the parameters for this design example.
Table 1. Example Parameters
PARAMETER
EXAMPLE VALUE
Regulated output voltage, VOUT
20 V
Maximum input voltage, VIN(max)
24 V
Maximum load current, ILOAD(max)
1A
Switching frequency, F
Fixed at a nominal 150 kHz
Detailed Design Procedure
Inductor Selection Procedure
See application note AN-1197 (SNVA038) for detailed information on selecting inductors for buck converters. For
a quick-start, the designer may refer to the nomographs provided in Figure 28 to Figure 30. To give designers
more options of available inductors, the nomographs provide the required inductance and also the energy in the
core expressed in microjoules (µJ), as an alternative to just prescribing custom parts. The following points must
be highlighted:
1. The Energy values shown on the nomographs apply to steady operation at the corresponding x-coordinate
(rated maximum load current). However, under start-up, without soft start, or a short circuit on the output, the
current in the inductor will momentarily/repetitively hit the current limit ICLIM of the device, and this current
could be much higher than the rated load, ILOAD. This represents an overload situation, and can cause the
inductor to saturate (if it has been designed only to handle the energy of steady operation). However, most
types of core structures used for such applications have a large inherent air gap (for example, powdered iron
types or ferrite rod inductors), so the inductance does not fall off too sharply under an overload. The device
is usually able to protect itself by preventing the current from exceeding ICLIM. However, if the DC input
voltage of the regulator is over 40 V, the current can slew up so fast under core saturation that the device
may not be able to act fast enough to restrict the current. The current can then rise without limit until the
device destructs. Therefore to ensure reliability, it is recommended, that if the DC Input Voltage exceeds 40
V, the inductor must ALWAYS be sized to handle an instantaneous current equal to ICLIM without saturating,
irrespective of the type of core structure/material.
2. The energy under steady operation is calculated in Equation 2:
where
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•
L is in µH
and IPEAK is the peak of the inductor current waveform with the regulator delivering ILOAD
(2)
These are the energy values shown in the nomographs. See Example 1.
3. The energy under overload is calculated in Equation 3:
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If VIN > 40 V, the inductor must be sized to handle eCLIM instead of the steady energy values. The worst case
ICLIM for the LM2592HV is 4 A. The energy rating depends on the Inductance. See Figure 28 through
Figure 30.
4. The nomographs were generated by allowing a greater amount of percentage current ripple in the inductor
as the maximum rated load decreases (see Figure 31). This was done to allow smaller inductors to be used
at light loads. Figure 31, however, shows only the median value of the current ripple. In reality there may be
a great spread around this because the nomographs approximate the exact calculated inductance to
standard available values. It is a good idea to refer to AN-1197 for detailed calculations if a certain maximum
inductor current ripple is required for various possible reasons. Also consider the rather wide tolerance on the
nominal inductance of commercial inductors.
5. Figure 30 shows the inductor selection curves for the Adjustable version. The y-axis is 'Et', in Vμs. It is the
applied volts across the inductor during the ON time of the switch (VIN – VSAT – VOUT) multiplied by the time
for which the switch is on in μs. See Example 3.
Example 1: (VIN ≤ 40 V) LM2592HV-5.0, VIN = 24 V, Output 5 V at 1 A
1. A first pass inductor selection is based upon Inductance and rated max load current. Choose an inductor with
the inductance value indicated by the nomograph (see Figure 29) and a current rating equal to the maximum
load current. We therefore quick-select a 68-μH, 1-A inductor (designed for 150-kHz operation) for this
application.
2. Confirm that it is rated to handle 50 μJ (see Figure 29) by either estimating the peak current or by a detailed
calculation as shown in AN-1197 (SNVS038). Also, confirm that the losses are acceptable.
Example 2: (VIN > 40 V) LM2592HV-5.0, VIN = 48 V, Output 5 V at 1.5 A
1. A first pass inductor selection is based upon Inductance and the switch currrent limit. We choose an inductor
with the Inductance value indicated by the nomograph (see Figure 29) and a current rating equal to ICLIM. We
therefore quick-select a 68-μH, 4-A inductor (designed for 150-kHz operation) for this application.
2. Confirm that it is rated to handle eCLIM by the procedure shown in AN-1197 (SNVA038) and that the losses
are acceptable. Here eCLIM is calculated in Equation 4:
(4)
Example 3: (VIN ≤ 40 V) LM2592HV-ADJ, VIN = 20 V, Output 10 V at 2 A
1. Because input voltage is less than 40 V, a first pass inductor selection is based upon inductance and rated
maximum load current. Choose an inductor with the inductance value indicated by the nomograph Figure 30
and a current rating equal to the maximum load. But first calculate Et for the given application. The duty
cycle is calculated in Equation 5:
where
•
•
VD is the drop across the catch diode (≊ 0.5 V for a Schottky)
and VSAT the drop across the switch (≊ 1.5 V)
(5)
Which turns into Equation 6
(6)
And the switch ON time is calculated by Equation 7:
where
•
f is the switching frequency in Hz
(7)
Which turns into Equation 8:
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Therefore, looking at Figure 28 we quick-select a 47-μH, 2-A inductor (designed for 150-kHz operation) for
this application.
2. Confirm that the inductor is rated to handle 200 μJ (see Figure 30) by the procedure shown in AN-1197
(SNVA038) and that the losses are acceptable. (If the DC input voltage is greater than 40 V, consider eCLIM
as shown in Example 2.)
This completes the simplified inductor selection procedure. For more general applications and better
optimization, see AN-1197 (SNVA038).
10.2.3 Application Curves
(For Continuous Mode Operation)
Figure 28. LM2592HV-3.3
Figure 29. LM2592HV-5.0
Figure 30. LM2592HV-ADJ
Figure 31. Current Ripple Ratio
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Power Supply Recommendations
The LM2592HV is designed to operate from an input voltage supply up to 60 V. This input supply must be well
regulated, able to withstand the maximum input current, and maintain a stable voltage.
Layout
Layout Guidelines
As in any switching regulator, layout is very important. Rapid switching currents associated with wiring
inductance can generate voltage transients, which can cause problems. For minimal inductance and ground
loops (see Test Circuits), the wires indicated by heavy lines must be wide printed-circuit traces and must be kept
as short as possible. For best results, external components must be placed as close to the switcher lC as
possible using ground plane construction or single-point grounding.
If open-core inductors are used, take special care as to the location and positioning of this type of inductor.
Allowing the inductor flux to intersect sensitive feedback, lC ground path, and COUT wiring can cause problems.
When using the adjustable version, take special care as to the location of the feedback resistors and the
associated wiring. Physically place both resistors near the IC, and route the wiring away from the inductor,
especially an open core type of inductor.
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Thermal Considerations (continued)
The DDPAK surface mount package tab is designed to be soldered to the copper on a printed-circuit board. The
copper and the board are the heat sink for this package and the other heat producing components, such as the
catch diode and inductor. The PCB copper area that the package is soldered to must be at least 0.4 in2, and
ideally should have 2 or more square inches of 2 oz. (0.0028) in) copper. Additional copper area improves the
thermal characteristics, but with copper areas greater than approximately 6 in2, only small improvements in heat
dissipation are realized. If further thermal improvements are needed, double sided, multilayer PCB with large
copper areas and/or airflow are recommended.
The curves shown in Figure 34 show the LM2592HVS (DDPAK package) junction temperature rise above
ambient temperature with a 2-A load for various input and output voltages. This data was taken with the circuit
operating as a buck switching regulator with all components mounted on a PCB to simulate the junction
temperature under actual operating conditions. This curve can be used for a quick check for the approximate
junction temperature for various conditions, but be aware that there are many factors that can affect the junction
temperature. When load currents higher than 2 A are used, double-sided or multilayer PCBs with large copper
areas or airflow might be needed, especially for high ambient temperatures and high output voltages.
For the best thermal performance, wide copper traces and generous amounts of printed-circuit board copper
should be used in the board layout. (One exception to this is the output (switch) pin, which must not have large
areas of copper.) Large areas of copper provide the best transfer of heat (lower thermal resistance) to the
surrounding air, and moving air lowers the thermal resistance even further.
Package thermal resistance and junction temperature rise numbers are all approximate, and there are many
factors that will affect these numbers. Some of these factors include board size, shape, thickness, position,
location, and even board temperature. Other factors are, trace width, total printed-circuit copper area, copper
thickness, single- or double-sided, multilayer board and the amount of solder on the board. The effectiveness of
the PCB to dissipate heat also depends on the size, quantity, and spacing of other components on the board, as
well as whether the surrounding air is still or moving. Furthermore, some of these components such as the catch
diode will add heat to the PCB and the heat can vary as the input voltage changes. For the inductor, depending
on the physical size, type of core material and the DC resistance, it could either act as a heat sink taking heat
away from the board, or it could add heat to the board.
Figure 34. Junction Temperature Rise, DDPAK
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