SNVS574G July   2008  – July 2019 LM3421 , LM3423

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Typical Boost Application
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Current Regulators
      2. 8.3.2  Predictive Off-Time (PRO) Control
      3. 8.3.3  Average LED Current
      4. 8.3.4  Analog Dimming
      5. 8.3.5  Current Sense and Current Limit
      6. 8.3.6  Overcurrent Protection
      7. 8.3.7  Zero Current Shutdown
      8. 8.3.8  Control Loop Compensation
      9. 8.3.9  Start-Up Regulator
      10. 8.3.10 Overvoltage Lockout (OVLO)
      11. 8.3.11 Input Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
        1. 8.3.11.1 UVLO Only
        2. 8.3.11.2 PWM Dimming and UVLO
      12. 8.3.12 PWM Dimming
      13. 8.3.13 LM3423 Only: DPOL, FLT, TIMR, and LRDY
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 Inductor
      2. 9.1.2 LED Dynamic Resistance
      3. 9.1.3 Output Capacitor
      4. 9.1.4 Input Capacitors
      5. 9.1.5 Main MOSFET / Dimming MOSFET
      6. 9.1.6 Re-Circulating Diode
      7. 9.1.7 Boost Inrush Current
      8. 9.1.8 Switching Frequency
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 Basic Topology Schematics
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 9.2.1.2.1  Operating Point
          2. 9.2.1.2.2  Switching Frequency
          3. 9.2.1.2.3  Average LED Current
          4. 9.2.1.2.4  Inductor Ripple Current
          5. 9.2.1.2.5  LED Ripple Current
          6. 9.2.1.2.6  Peak Current Limit
          7. 9.2.1.2.7  Loop Compensation
          8. 9.2.1.2.8  Input Capacitance
          9. 9.2.1.2.9  N-channel FET
            1. 9.2.1.2.9.1 Boost and Buck-Boost
          10. 9.2.1.2.10 Diode
          11. 9.2.1.2.11 Output OVLO
          12. 9.2.1.2.12 Input UVLO
          13. 9.2.1.2.13 PWM Dimming Method
          14. 9.2.1.2.14 Analog Dimming Method
      2. 9.2.2 LM3421 Buck-Boost Application
        1. 9.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 9.2.2.2.1  Operating Point
          2. 9.2.2.2.2  Switching Frequency
          3. 9.2.2.2.3  Average LED Current
          4. 9.2.2.2.4  Inductor Ripple Current
          5. 9.2.2.2.5  Output Capacitance
          6. 9.2.2.2.6  Peak Current Limit
          7. 9.2.2.2.7  Loop Compensation
          8. 9.2.2.2.8  Input Capacitance
          9. 9.2.2.2.9  N-channel FET
          10. 9.2.2.2.10 Diode
          11. 9.2.2.2.11 Input UVLO
          12. 9.2.2.2.12 Output OVLO
        3. 9.2.2.3 Application Curve
      3. 9.2.3 LM3421 BOOST Application
        1. 9.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      4. 9.2.4 LM3421 Buck-Boost Application
        1. 9.2.4.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.4.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      5. 9.2.5 LM3423 Boost Application
        1. 9.2.5.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.5.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      6. 9.2.6 LM3421 Buck-Boost Application
        1. 9.2.6.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.6.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      7. 9.2.7 LM3423 Buck Application
        1. 9.2.7.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.7.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      8. 9.2.8 LM3423 Buck-Boost Application
        1. 9.2.8.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.8.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      9. 9.2.9 LM3421 SEPIC Application
        1. 9.2.9.1 Design Procedure
        2. 9.2.9.2 Detailed Design Procedure
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 10.1 General Recommendations
    2. 10.2 Input Supply Current Limit
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
      1. 12.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 12.2 Related Links
    3. 12.3 Community Resources
    4. 12.4 Trademarks
    5. 12.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 12.6 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

9.2.9.2 Detailed Design Procedure

Table 9. Bill of Materials

QTY PART ID PART VALUE MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER
1 LM3421 SEPIC controller TI LM3421MH
1 CBYP 2.2-µF X7R 10% 16 V MURATA GRM21BR71C225KA12L
1 CCMP 0.47-µF X7R 10% 25 V MURATA GRM21BR71E474KA01L
0 CFS DNP
4 CIN 4.7-µF X7R 10% 100 V TDK C5750X7R2A475K
4 CO 10-µF X7R 10% 50 V TDK C4532X7R1H106K
1 CSEP 1-µF X7R 10% 100 V TDK C4532X7R2A105K
1 COV 47-pF COG/NPO 5% 50 V AVX 08055A470JAT2A
1 CT 1000-pF COG/NPO 5% 50 V MURATA GRM2165C1H102JA01D
1 D1 Schottky 60 V 5 A COMCHIP CDBC560-G
2 L1, L2 68 µH 20% 4.3 A COILCRAFT DO3340P-683
2 Q1, Q2 NMOS 60 V 8 A VISHAY SI4436DY
1 Q3 NMOS 60 V 115 mA ON-SEMI 2N7002ET1G
1 RCSH 12.4 kΩ 1% VISHAY CRCW080512K4FKEA
1 RFS 0 Ω 1% VISHAY CRCW08050000OZEA
2 RHSP, RHSN 750 Ω 1% VISHAY CRCW0805750RFKEA
1 RLIM 0.04 Ω 1% 1 W VISHAY WSL2512R0400FEA
1 ROV1 15.8 kΩ 1% VISHAY CRCW080515K8FKEA
1 ROV2 499 kΩ 1% VISHAY CRCW0805499KFKEA
2 RREF1, RREF2 49.9 kΩ 1% VISHAY CRCW080549K9FKEA
1 RSNS 0.1 Ω 1% 1 W VISHAY WSL2512R1000FEA
1 RT 49.9 kΩ 1% VISHAY CRCW080549K9FKEA
1 RUV1 1.62 kΩ 1% VISHAY CRCW08051K62FKEA
1 RUV2 10 kΩ 1% VISHAY CRCW080510K0FKEA
1 RUVH 16.9 kΩ 1% VISHAY CRCW080516K9FKEA