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LM2599

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SIMPLE SWITCHER Power Converter 150 KHz 3A Step-Down Voltage Regulator with Features

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Product details

Vin (min) (V) 4.5 Vin (max) (V) 40 Vout (min) (V) 3.3 Vout (max) (V) 37 Iout (max) (A) 3 Iq (typ) (mA) 5 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 110 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 173 Features Over Current Protection, Power good Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode Voltage mode Duty cycle (max) (%) 100 Type Converter
Vin (min) (V) 4.5 Vin (max) (V) 40 Vout (min) (V) 3.3 Vout (max) (V) 37 Iout (max) (A) 3 Iq (typ) (mA) 5 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 110 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 173 Features Over Current Protection, Power good Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode Voltage mode Duty cycle (max) (%) 100 Type Converter
TO-220 (NDZ) 7 82.6008 mm² 10.16 x 8.13 TO-263 (KTW) 7 153.924 mm² 10.1 x 15.24
  • 3.3-V, 5-V, 12-V, and Adjustable Output Versions
  • Adjustable Version Output Voltage Range: 1.2 V
    to 37 V ±4% Maximum Over Line and Load
    Conditions
  • 3-A Output Current
  • Available in 7-Pin TO-220 and TO-263 (Surface-
    Mount) Package
  • Input Voltage Range Up to 40 V
  • 150-kHz Fixed-Frequency Internal Oscillator
  • Shutdown and Soft-Start
  • Out-of-Regulation Error Flag
  • Error Output Delay
  • Low Power Standby Mode, IQ, Typically 80 µA
  • High Efficiency
  • Uses Readily Available Standard Inductors
  • Thermal Shutdown and Current-Limit Protection
  • 3.3-V, 5-V, 12-V, and Adjustable Output Versions
  • Adjustable Version Output Voltage Range: 1.2 V
    to 37 V ±4% Maximum Over Line and Load
    Conditions
  • 3-A Output Current
  • Available in 7-Pin TO-220 and TO-263 (Surface-
    Mount) Package
  • Input Voltage Range Up to 40 V
  • 150-kHz Fixed-Frequency Internal Oscillator
  • Shutdown and Soft-Start
  • Out-of-Regulation Error Flag
  • Error Output Delay
  • Low Power Standby Mode, IQ, Typically 80 µA
  • High Efficiency
  • Uses Readily Available Standard Inductors
  • Thermal Shutdown and Current-Limit Protection

The LM2599 series of regulators are monolithic integrated circuits that provide all the active functions for a step-down (buck) switching regulator, capable of driving a 3-A load with excellent line and load regulation. These devices are available in fixed output voltages of 3.3 V, 5 V, 12 V, and an adjustable output version.

The LM2598 is a member of the LM259x family, with additional supervisory and performance features added.

Requiring a minimum number of external components, these regulators are simple to use and include internal frequency compensation, improved line and load specifications, fixed-frequency oscillator, Shutdown and Soft-start, error flag delay, and error flag output.

The LM2599 series 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 7-pin TO-220 package with several different lead bend options, and a 7-pin TO-263 surface-mount package.

A standard series of inductors (both through-hole and surface-mount types) are available from several different manufacturers optimized for use with the LM2599 series. This feature greatly simplifies the design of switch-mode power supplies.

Other 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 80-µA standby current. Self-protection features include a two stage current limit for the output switch and an overtemperature shutdown for complete protection under fault conditions.

The LM2599 series of regulators are monolithic integrated circuits that provide all the active functions for a step-down (buck) switching regulator, capable of driving a 3-A load with excellent line and load regulation. These devices are available in fixed output voltages of 3.3 V, 5 V, 12 V, and an adjustable output version.

The LM2598 is a member of the LM259x family, with additional supervisory and performance features added.

Requiring a minimum number of external components, these regulators are simple to use and include internal frequency compensation, improved line and load specifications, fixed-frequency oscillator, Shutdown and Soft-start, error flag delay, and error flag output.

The LM2599 series 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 7-pin TO-220 package with several different lead bend options, and a 7-pin TO-263 surface-mount package.

A standard series of inductors (both through-hole and surface-mount types) are available from several different manufacturers optimized for use with the LM2599 series. This feature greatly simplifies the design of switch-mode power supplies.

Other 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 80-µA standby current. Self-protection features include a two stage current limit for the output switch and an overtemperature shutdown for complete protection under fault conditions.

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* Data sheet LM2599 SIMPLE SWITCHER® Power Converter 150-kHz 3-A Step-Down Voltage Regulator, With Features datasheet (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 31 May 2016
Technical article How to increase system reliability and simplify design using DC/DC converters PDF | HTML 13 Jun 2016
Application note Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 19 Apr 2016
Technical article The importance of accurate switching frequency and current limit when selecting bu PDF | HTML 19 Apr 2016
Technical article Advantages of leaded packages in robust industrial designs PDF | HTML 08 Mar 2016
Application note Low EMI Layout Made SIMPLE With LM43600/1/2/3 and LM46000/1/2 (Rev. A) 12 Sep 2014
Application note AN-2162 Simple Success With Conducted EMI From DC-DC Converters (Rev. C) 24 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1081 Low-Cost Low-Parts-Count DC/DC Converter With Multiple Outputs (Rev. B) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1149 Layout Guidelines for Switching Power Supplies (Rev. C) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1197 Selecting Inductors for Buck Converters (Rev. B) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1229 SIMPLE SWITCHER PCB Layout Guidelines (Rev. C) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1246 Stresses in Wide Input DC-DC Converters (Rev. C) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1520 A Guide to Board Layout for Best Thermal Resistance for Exposed Packages (Rev. B) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1566 Techniques for Thermal Analysis of Switching Power Supply Designs (Rev. A) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-1889 How to Measure the Loop Transfer Function of Power Supplies (Rev. A) 23 Apr 2013
Application note AN-2155 Layout Tips for EMI Reduction in DC/ DC Converters (Rev. A) 23 Apr 2013
Application note Simple Techniques Minimize Cross-Coupling in Distributed Power Systems 21 Mar 2007
Application note Input and Output Capacitor Selection 19 Sep 2005
More literature SEM1600 Topic 4: Constructing Your Power Supply – Layout Considerations 12 Jul 2005
Application note AN-643 EMI/RFI Board Design (Rev. B) 03 May 2004

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