LM2673

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SNVS030N – APRIL 2000 – REVISED APRIL 2013

A simple test to determine if this condition might exist for a suspect application is to apply a short circuit across

the output of the converter, and then remove the shorted output condition. In an application with properly

selected external components, the output will recover smoothly.

Practical values of external components that have been experimentally found to work well under these specific

a desired maximum current of 1.5A, the current limit of the chosen switcher must be confirmed to be at least 3A.

Under extreme over-current or short circuit conditions, the LM267X employs frequency foldback in addition to the

current limit. If the cycle-by-cycle inductor current increases above the current limit threshold (due to short circuit

or inductor saturation for example) the switching frequency will be automatically reduced to protect the IC.

Frequency below 100 KHz is typical for an extreme short circuit condition.

SIMPLE DESIGN PROCEDURE

Using the nomographs and tables in this data sheet (or use the available design software at www.ti.com) a

complete step-down regulator can be designed in a few simple steps.

Step 1: Define the power supply operating conditions:

Required output voltage

Maximum DC input voltage

Maximum output load current

Step 2: Set the output voltage by selecting a fixed output LM2673 (3.3V, 5V or 12V applications) or determine

the required feedback resistors for use with the adjustable LM2673

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Step 3: Determine the inductor required by using one of the four nomographs, Figure 18 through Figure 21.

Table 1 provides a specific manufacturer and part number for the inductor.

Step 4: Using Table 6 and Table 7 (fixed output voltage) or Table 12 and Table 13 (adjustable output voltage),

determine the output capacitance required for stable operation. Table 3 and Table 13 provide the specific

capacitor type from the manufacturer of choice.

Step 5: Determine an input capacitor from Table 6 and Table 9 for fixed output voltage applications. Use Table 3

or Table 4 to find the specific capacitor type. For adjustable output circuits select a capacitor from Table 3 or

Table 4 with a sufficient working voltage (WV) rating greater than Vin max, and an rms current rating greater than

one-half the maximum load current (2 or more capacitors in parallel may be required).

Step 6: Select a diode from Table 10. The current rating of the diode must be greater than I load max and the

Reverse Voltage rating must be greater than Vin max.

Step 7: Include a 0.01

μF/50V capacitor for Cboost in the design and then determine the value of a softstart

capacitor if desired.

allow for at least 30% inductor ripple current (±15% of Iout). For designs that must operate over the full

FIXED OUTPUT VOLTAGE DESIGN EXAMPLE

A system logic power supply bus of 3.3V is to be generated from a wall adapter which provides an unregulated

DC voltage of 13V to 16V. The maximum load current is 2.5A. A softstart delay time of 50mS is desired.

Through-hole components are preferred.

Step 1: Operating conditions are:

Vout = 3.3V

Vin max = 16V

Iload max = 2.5A

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