SNVS346H November   2007  – October 2024 LM3481

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. Features
  3. Applications
  4. Description
  5. Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings: LM3481
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Ratings
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Overvoltage Protection
      2. 6.3.2 Bias Voltage
      3. 6.3.3 Slope Compensation Ramp
      4. 6.3.4 Frequency Adjust, Synchronization, and Shutdown
      5. 6.3.5 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO) Pin
      6. 6.3.6 Short-Circuit Protection
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Applications
      1. 7.2.1 Boost Converter
        1. 7.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.1.2.1  Custom Design with WEBENCH Tools
          2. 7.2.1.2.2  Power Inductor Selection
          3. 7.2.1.2.3  Programming the Output Voltage and Output Current
          4. 7.2.1.2.4  Current Limit With Additional Slope Compensation
          5. 7.2.1.2.5  Power Diode Selection
          6. 7.2.1.2.6  Power MOSFET Selection
          7. 7.2.1.2.7  Input Capacitor Selection
          8. 7.2.1.2.8  Output Capacitor Selection
          9. 7.2.1.2.9  Driver Supply Capacitor Selection
          10. 7.2.1.2.10 Compensation
        3. 7.2.1.3 Application Curve
      2. 7.2.2 Typical SEPIC Converter
        1. 7.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.2.2.1 Power MOSFET Selection
          2. 7.2.2.2.2 Power Diode Selection
          3. 7.2.2.2.3 Selection of Inductors L1 and L2
          4. 7.2.2.2.4 Sense Resistor Selection
          5. 7.2.2.2.5 SEPIC Capacitor Selection
          6. 7.2.2.2.6 Input Capacitor Selection
          7. 7.2.2.2.7 Output Capacitor Selection
        3. 7.2.2.3 Application Curve
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Documentation Support
      1. 8.1.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH Tools
      2. 8.1.2 Related Documentation
    2. 8.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 8.3 Support Resources
    4. 8.4 Trademarks
  10. Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

Typical Characteristics

Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12 V, TJ = 25°C.

LM3481 Comp Pin Voltage vs. Load CurrentFigure 5-1 Comp Pin Voltage vs. Load Current
LM3481 Efficiency vs. Load Current (3.3 VIN and 12 VOUT)Figure 5-3 Efficiency vs. Load Current (3.3 VIN and 12 VOUT)
LM3481 Efficiency vs. Load Current (9 VIN and 12 VOUT)Figure 5-5 Efficiency vs. Load Current (9 VIN and 12 VOUT)
LM3481 COMP Pin Source Current vs. TemperatureFigure 5-7 COMP Pin Source Current vs. Temperature
LM3481 ISupply vs. Input Voltage (Switching)Figure 5-9 ISupply vs. Input Voltage (Switching)
LM3481 Drive Voltage vs. Input VoltageFigure 5-11 Drive Voltage vs. Input Voltage
LM3481 Current Sense Threshold vs. Input VoltageFigure 5-13 Current Sense Threshold vs. Input Voltage
LM3481 Minimum On-Time vs. TemperatureFigure 5-15 Minimum On-Time vs. Temperature
LM3481 Switching Frequency vs. RFAFigure 5-2 Switching Frequency vs. RFA
LM3481 Efficiency vs. Load Current (5 VIN and 12 VOUT)Figure 5-4 Efficiency vs. Load Current (5 VIN and 12 VOUT)
LM3481 Frequency vs. TemperatureFigure 5-6 Frequency vs. Temperature
LM3481 ISupplyvs. Input Voltage (Nonswitching)Figure 5-8 ISupplyvs. Input Voltage (Nonswitching)
LM3481 Shutdown Threshold Hysteresis vs. TemperatureFigure 5-10 Shutdown Threshold Hysteresis vs. Temperature
LM3481 Short Circuit Protection vs. VINFigure 5-12 Short Circuit Protection vs. VIN
LM3481 Compensation Ramp Amplitude vs. Input VoltageFigure 5-14 Compensation Ramp Amplitude vs. Input Voltage