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LM3478Q-Q1

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40-V wide VIN low-side N-channel controller for switching regulators with 10-µA shutdown current

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Vin (min) (V) 2.97 Vin (max) (V) 40 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Control mode current mode Topology Boost, Flyback, Forward, SEPIC Rating Automotive Vout (min) (V) 1.26 Vout (max) (V) 500 Features Adjustable current limit, Enable, Frequency synchronization, Light Load Efficiency, Nonsynchronous rectification, Pre-Bias Start-Up Iq (typ) (µA) 2700 Duty cycle (max) (%) 100
Vin (min) (V) 2.97 Vin (max) (V) 40 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Control mode current mode Topology Boost, Flyback, Forward, SEPIC Rating Automotive Vout (min) (V) 1.26 Vout (max) (V) 500 Features Adjustable current limit, Enable, Frequency synchronization, Light Load Efficiency, Nonsynchronous rectification, Pre-Bias Start-Up Iq (typ) (µA) 2700 Duty cycle (max) (%) 100
VSSOP (DGK) 8 14.7 mm² 3 x 4.9
  • LM3478Q-Q1 is AEC-Q100 Qualified and Manufactured on an Automotive Grade Flow
  • 8-lead VSSOP-8
  • Internal Push-Pull Driver With 1-A Peak Current Capability
  • Current Limit and Thermal Shutdown
  • Frequency Compensation Optimized With a Capacitor and a Resistor
  • Internal Soft Start
  • Current Mode Operation
  • Undervoltage Lockout With Hysteresis
  • Create a Custom Design Using the LM3478 with the WEBENCH Power Designer
  • LM3478Q-Q1 is AEC-Q100 Qualified and Manufactured on an Automotive Grade Flow
  • 8-lead VSSOP-8
  • Internal Push-Pull Driver With 1-A Peak Current Capability
  • Current Limit and Thermal Shutdown
  • Frequency Compensation Optimized With a Capacitor and a Resistor
  • Internal Soft Start
  • Current Mode Operation
  • Undervoltage Lockout With Hysteresis
  • Create a Custom Design Using the LM3478 with the WEBENCH Power Designer

The LM3478Q-Q1 is a versatile Low-Side N-Channel MOSFET controller for switching regulators. It is suitable for use in topologies requiring a low side MOSFET, such as boost, flyback, SEPIC, etc. Moreover, the LM3478Q-Q1 can be operated at extremely high switching frequency in order to reduce the overall solution size. The switching frequency of the LM3478Q-Q1 can be adjusted to any value between 100 kHz and 1 MHz by using a single external resistor. Current mode control provides superior bandwidth and transient response, besides cycle-by-cycle current limiting. Output current can be programmed with a single external resistor.

The LM3478Q-Q1 has built in features such as thermal shutdown, short-circuit protection, over voltage protection, etc. Power saving shutdown mode reduces the total supply current to 5 µA and allows power supply sequencing. Internal soft-start limits the inrush current at start-up.

The LM3478Q-Q1 is a versatile Low-Side N-Channel MOSFET controller for switching regulators. It is suitable for use in topologies requiring a low side MOSFET, such as boost, flyback, SEPIC, etc. Moreover, the LM3478Q-Q1 can be operated at extremely high switching frequency in order to reduce the overall solution size. The switching frequency of the LM3478Q-Q1 can be adjusted to any value between 100 kHz and 1 MHz by using a single external resistor. Current mode control provides superior bandwidth and transient response, besides cycle-by-cycle current limiting. Output current can be programmed with a single external resistor.

The LM3478Q-Q1 has built in features such as thermal shutdown, short-circuit protection, over voltage protection, etc. Power saving shutdown mode reduces the total supply current to 5 µA and allows power supply sequencing. Internal soft-start limits the inrush current at start-up.
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AC/DC & DC/DC controllers (external FET)
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AC/DC & DC/DC controllers (external FET)
LM3478 — 2.97~40V Wide Input Range Boost/SEPIC/Flyback DC-DC Controller LM3478Q-Q1 — 40-V wide VIN low-side N-channel controller for switching regulators with 10-µA shutdown current LM3488 — 2.97V to 40V Wide Vin Low-Side N-Channel Controller for Switching Regulators LM3488Q-Q1 — 40-V wide VIN low-side N-channel controller for switching regulators with 5-µA shutdown current
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Products
AC/DC & DC/DC controllers (external FET)
LM3478 — 2.97~40V Wide Input Range Boost/SEPIC/Flyback DC-DC Controller LM3478Q-Q1 — 40-V wide VIN low-side N-channel controller for switching regulators with 10-µA shutdown current LM3488 — 2.97V to 40V Wide Vin Low-Side N-Channel Controller for Switching Regulators LM3488Q-Q1 — 40-V wide VIN low-side N-channel controller for switching regulators with 5-µA shutdown current
Hardware development
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