3.0A, 15V, Step-Down Switching Regulator: Features
3.0A, 15V, Step-Down Switching Regulator: Features
Applications
Simple High-Efficiency Step-Down(Buck) Regulator
Efficient Pre-Regulator for Linear Regulators
On-Card Switching Regulators
Positive to Negative Converter(Buck-Boost) 1. Vin
Negative Step-Up Converters 2. Output
3. Ground
Power Supply for Battery Chargers 4. Feedback
5. On/Off
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3.0A, 15V, Step-Down Switching Regulator LM2576
Power Dissipation
TO-220, 5-Lead
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-case
TO-263
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-case
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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 and test
conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.)
1. External components such as the catch diode, inductor, input and output capacitors can affect
switching regulator system performance.
When the LM2576 is used as shown in the Figure 15 test circuit, system performance will be as
shown in system parameters section .
2. Tested junction temperature range for the LM2576: Tlow = –40°C Thigh = +125°C
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3. The oscillator frequency reduces to approximately 18 kHz 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. 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 2) sourcing current. No diode, inductor or capacitor connected to output pin.
5. Feedback (Pin 4) removed from output and connected to 0 V.
6. Feedback (Pin 4) removed from output and connected to +12 V for the Adjustable, 3.3 V, and
5.0V ersions, and +25 V for the 12 V and15 V versions, to force the output transistor “off”.
7. Vin = 40 V.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (Circuit of Figure 15)
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3.0A, 15V, Step-Down Switching Regulator LM2576
Symbol Description
1 Vin This pin is the positive input supply for the LM2576 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).
2 Output This is the emitter of the internal switch. The saturation voltage Vsat of this
output switch is typically 1.5 V. 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.
3 Gnd Circuit ground pin. See the information about the printed circuit board layout.
4 Feedback This pin senses regulated output voltage to complete the feedback loop.
The signal is divided by the internal resistor divider network R2, R1 and
applied to the non–inverting input of the internal error amplifier. In the
Adjustable version of the LM2576 switching regulator this pin is the direct
input of the error amplifier and the resistor network R2, R1 is connected
externally to allow programming of the output voltage.
5 ON/OFF It allows the switching regulator circuit to be shut down using logic level
signals, thus dropping the total input supply current to approximately 80 mA.
The threshold voltage is typically 1.4 V. 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
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