RD-182 - LMZ12003 / LMZ14203 20V/42V VIN 3A IOUT Simple Switcher® Module Design Package

Design Specifications

  Input Range Output
  LMZ12003    VinMin = 4.5V     Vout1 = 1.8V  
  VinMax = 20V     Iout1 = 3.0A  
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  LMZ14203   VinMin = 6.0V     Vout1 = 3.3V  
  VinMax = 42V     Iout1 = 3.0A  

Design Description


The LMZ12003 and LMZ14203 SIMPLE SWITCHER® power modules are a complete, easy-to-use DC-DC solution capable of driving up to a 3A load with exceptional power conversion efficiency, output voltage accuracy, line and load regulation. The LMZ12003 and LMZ14203 are available in an innovative package that enhances thermal performance and allows for hand or machine soldering.

There are 2 designs presented in this Board support package. The Demonstration board is configured in a low cost, high volume manufacturing design. The Evaluation board design is designed for easy access to all of the circuits.

The Demonstration board design is in 2 layers, components on both side. The small signal components using 0603 footprints are located on the reverse side.

The evaluation board design when using the LMZ14203 can accept an input voltage rail between 6V and 42V and when using the LMZ12003 can accept an input voltage rail between 4.5V and 20V. The devices can deliver an adjustable and highly accurate output voltage as low as 0.8V and as high as 6V. The control structure is constant on-time with input voltage feed forward. This creates a nearly constant switching frequency across the input voltage range. The control loop operates well with low ESR output capacitors such as ceramics. An output feed-forward capacitor across the upper feedback resistor trims for optimum transient response. The precision enable input allows for programmable UVLO of the input supply. The external soft-start capacitor facilitates controlled startup output rise time.

The design files for both of these designs are included in the design file.

  Design Resources

RD-182 LMZ12003/LMZ14203 Design Package Documentation
 CAD Design Files (source schematic, board layout and gerber files)
Application Note 2024 LMZ12003/LMZ14203 Evaluation Board Documentation
Application Note 2031 LMZ12003 Demo Board Quick Start Guide
Application Note 2032 LMZ14203 Demo Board Quick Start Guide

Additional Product Resources


LMZ12003 - 3A SIMPLE SWITCHER® Power Module with 20V Maximum Input Voltage
LMZ14203 - 3A SIMPLE SWITCHER® Power Module with 42V Maximum Input Voltage
  • datasheet
  • application notes
  • Webench Online design tools
  • samples
LMZ12003 & LMZ14203 Demonstration Boards
LMZ14203DEMO Board Photo

LMZ14203 Demonstration Board
  Features

  • Integrated shielded inductor
  • Flexible startup sequencing using external soft-start, tracking, and precision enable
  • Protection against in-rush currents and faults such as input UVLO and output short-circuit
  • -40°C to +125°C junction temperature operating range
  • Single exposed pad and standard pinout for easy mounting and manufacturing
  • Fully enabled for WEBENCH® Power Designer

Application Areas


  • Intermediate and Point-of-load conversions from 36V, 24V, 18V, 12V and other voltage rails between 4.5V and 42V
  • Space constrained applications
  • Extreme temperatures/no air flow environments
  • Noise sensitive applications (i.e. transceiver, medical)
  • Operates at full load up to 80°C ambient at 12V input

LMZ12003 & LMZ14203 Evaluation Boards
LMZ14203EVAL Board Photo

LMZ14203 Evaluation Board