LM2597

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SIMPLE SWITCHER Power Converter 150 kHz 0.5A Step-Down Voltage Regulator

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Product details

Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Topology Buck Type Converter Iout (max) (A) 0.5 Vin (min) (V) 4.5 Vin (max) (V) 40 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 110 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 173 Features Over Current Protection, Power good Control mode Voltage mode Vout (min) (V) 3.3 Vout (max) (V) 37 Iq (typ) (µA) 5000 Duty cycle (max) (%) 100
Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Topology Buck Type Converter Iout (max) (A) 0.5 Vin (min) (V) 4.5 Vin (max) (V) 40 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 110 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 173 Features Over Current Protection, Power good Control mode Voltage mode Vout (min) (V) 3.3 Vout (max) (V) 37 Iq (typ) (µA) 5000 Duty cycle (max) (%) 100
PDIP (P) 8 92.5083 mm² 9.81 x 9.43 SOIC (D) 8 29.4 mm² 4.9 x 6
  • 3.3-V, 5-V, 12-V, and Adjustable Output Versions
  • Adjustable Version Output Voltage Range: 1.2 V
    to 37 V (57 V for HV Version) ±4% Maximum Over
    Line and Load Conditions
  • Specified 0.5-A Output Current
  • Available in 8-Pin Surface-Mount and 8-Pin PDIP
    Packages
  • Input Voltage Range Up to 60 V
  • 150-kHz Fixed-Frequency Internal Oscillator
  • Shutdown/Soft-Start
  • Out of Regulation Error Flag
  • Error Output Delay
  • Bias Supply Pin (VBS) for Internal Circuitry
    Improves Efficiency at High Input Voltages
  • Low Power Standby Mode, IQ, Typically 85 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 (57 V for HV Version) ±4% Maximum Over
    Line and Load Conditions
  • Specified 0.5-A Output Current
  • Available in 8-Pin Surface-Mount and 8-Pin PDIP
    Packages
  • Input Voltage Range Up to 60 V
  • 150-kHz Fixed-Frequency Internal Oscillator
  • Shutdown/Soft-Start
  • Out of Regulation Error Flag
  • Error Output Delay
  • Bias Supply Pin (VBS) for Internal Circuitry
    Improves Efficiency at High Input Voltages
  • Low Power Standby Mode, IQ, Typically 85 µA
  • High Efficiency
  • Uses Readily Available Standard Inductors
  • Thermal Shutdown and Current-Limit Protection

The LM2597xx series of regulators are monolithic integrated circuits that provide all the active functions for a step-down (buck) switching regulator, capable of driving a 0.5-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, and are packaged in an 8-pin PDIP and an 8-pin surface-mount package.

This series of switching regulators is similar to the LM2594 series, 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/Soft-start, error flag delay, and error flag output.

The LM2597xx series operates at a switching frequency of 150-kHz, thus allowing smaller-sized filter components than what would be required with lower-frequency switching regulators. Because of its high efficiency, the copper traces on the printed-circuit board are normally the only heat sinking required.

A standard series of inductors (both through-hole and surface-mount types) are available from several different manufacturers optimized for use with the LM2597xx series. This feature greatly simplifies the design of switch-mode power supplies.

Other features include a specified ±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 85-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 LM2597HV is for use in applications requiring and input voltage up to 60 V.

The LM2597xx series of regulators are monolithic integrated circuits that provide all the active functions for a step-down (buck) switching regulator, capable of driving a 0.5-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, and are packaged in an 8-pin PDIP and an 8-pin surface-mount package.

This series of switching regulators is similar to the LM2594 series, 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/Soft-start, error flag delay, and error flag output.

The LM2597xx series operates at a switching frequency of 150-kHz, thus allowing smaller-sized filter components than what would be required with lower-frequency switching regulators. Because of its high efficiency, the copper traces on the printed-circuit board are normally the only heat sinking required.

A standard series of inductors (both through-hole and surface-mount types) are available from several different manufacturers optimized for use with the LM2597xx series. This feature greatly simplifies the design of switch-mode power supplies.

Other features include a specified ±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 85-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 LM2597HV is for use in applications requiring and input voltage up to 60 V.

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* Data sheet LM2597, LM2597HV SIMPLE SWITCHER® Power Converter 150-kHz 0.5-A Step-Down Voltage Regulator With Features datasheet (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 31 May 2016
Application note Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 25 Mar 2024
Technical article How to increase system reliability and simplify design using DC/DC converters PDF | HTML 13 Jun 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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