LM20323 - 36V,3A 500 kHz Synchronous Buck Regulator from the PowerWise® Family
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Features
•4.5V to 36V input voltage range
•3A output current, 5.2A peak current
•130 mΩ/110 mΩ integrated power MOSFETs
•93% peak efficiency with synchronous rectification
•1.5% feedback voltage accuracy
•Current mode control, selectable compensation
•Fixed 500 kHz switching frequency
•Adjustable output voltage down to 0.8V
•Compatible with pre-biased loads
•Programmable soft-start with external capacitor
•Precision enable pin with hysteresis
•Integrated OVP, UVLO, PGOOD
•Internally protected with peak current limit, thermal shutdown and restart
•Accurate current limit minimizes inductor size
•Non-linear current mode slope compensation
•eTSSOP-20 exposed pad package

General Description

The LM20323 is a full featured 500kHz synchronous buck regulator capable of delivering up to 3A of load current. More...


Applications

•Simple to design, high efficiency point of load regulation from a 4.5V to 36V bus
•High Performance DSPs, FPGAs, ASICs and Microprocessors
•Communications Infrastructure, Automotive
  Typical Application
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ParametersValues
Output Current 3000 mA
Input Min Voltage 4.5 Volt
Input Max Voltage 36 Volt
Output Min 0.8 Volt
Output Max 32 Volt
Frequency Min Undefined kHz
Frequency Max Undefined kHz
Efficiency (peak) 94 %
On/Off Pin Yes
Error Flag Yes
SoftStart Yes
Sync Pin No
Inverting No
Flyback No
RegType Switching Regulator
Temperature Min -40 deg C
Temperature Max 125 deg C
Adjustable Output Yes
Adj Switch Frequency No
PWM Mode Current Mode Control
Topology Synchronous Buck
Special Features Undefined
Step-Down Yes
Multiple Output Capability No
Output Power Undefined Watt
Output Voltage Undefined Volt
Output Range Undefined
Switching Frequency 500 kHz
Feedback Voltage 0.8 Volt
Regulator Family LM20k
Automotive Yes
PowerWise Yes
Synchronous Rectification Yes


Typical Performance

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LM20323
 
4.50 <=		 V in Lower
 V		  
<=		 V in Upper
 V		  
<= 36.00
V out 0.80 <=  V <= 32.00
I out    A <= 3.00
Ambient Temperature  °C <= 100


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Block Diagram

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Datasheet
RoHS Compliance Information Size in KbytesDate Click link below to Download
LM20323 36V, 3A 500 kHz Synchronous Buck Regulator 491
Kbytes		 14-Jan-09 Download
LM20323 36V, 3A 500 kHz Synchronous Buck Regulator (Japanese)
 661 Kbytes   Download

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Package Availability, Models, Samples & Pricing
Part NumberPackageFactory Lead TimeModelsSamples &
Electronic
Orders		Budgetary PricingStd
Pack
Size		Package
Marking
Format
TypePinsSpec.MSL
Rating		Peak
Reflow		RoHS
Report		CAD
Symbols		WeeksQtyQty$US each
LM20323MHTSSOP EXP PAD20NOPB1260RoHS Download Full productionN/A
 
Buy Now 		1K+$3.02rail
of
73		NSUZXYTT
20323MH
8 weeksN/A
LM20323MHETSSOP EXP PAD20NOPB1260RoHS Download Full productionN/A
 
Buy Now 		1K+$3.02reel
of
250		NSUZXYTT
20323MH
6 weeksN/A
LM20323MHXTSSOP EXP PAD20NOPB1260RoHS Download Full productionN/A
 
Buy Now 		1K+$3.02reel
of
2500		NSUZXYTT
20323MH
6 weeksN/A
LM20323EVALEvaluation Board for the LM20323Full productionN/A
 
Buy Now 		1+$55.001-
8 weeks10

General Description

The LM20323 is a full featured 500kHz synchronous buck regulator capable of delivering up to 3A of load current. The current mode control loop is externally compensated with only two components, offering both high performance and ease of use. The device is optimized to work over the input voltage range of 4.5V to 36V making it well suited for high voltage systems.

The device features internal Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Over Current Protection (OCP) circuits for increased system reliability. A precision Enable pin and integrated UVLO allows the turn-on of the device to be tightly controlled and sequenced. Startup inrush currents are limited by both an internally fixed and externally adjustable soft-start circuit. Fault detection and supply sequencing are possible with the integrated power good (PGOOD) circuit.

The LM20323 is designed to work well in multi-rail power supply architectures. The output voltage of the device can be configured to track a higher voltage rail using the SS/TRK pin. If the output of the LM20323 is pre-biased at startup it will not sink current to pull the output low until the internal soft-start ramp exceeds the voltage at the feedback pin.

The LM20323 is offered in an exposed pad 20-pin eTSSOP package that can be soldered to the PCB, eliminating the need for bulky heatsinks.

Reliability Metrics

Part Number Process EFR Reject EFR Sample Size PPM LTA Rejects LTA Device Hours FITS MTTF (Hours)
LM20323MHABCD15003417500423400011201409060
LM20323MHEABCD15003417500423400011201409060
LM20323MHXABCD15003417500423400011201409060

Note: The Early Failure Rates (EFR) were calculated as point estimate PPM based on rejects and sample size for EFR. The Long Term Failure Rates were calculated at 60% confidence using the Arrhenius equation at 0.7eV activation energy and derating the assumed stress temperature of 150°C to an application temperature of 55°C.

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Design Tools

TitleSize in Kbytes Date Click link below to Download    
Download LM20323 Calculator spreadsheet 1036 Kbytes 2-Jun-2008 View    

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Application Notes

TitleSize in Kbytes Date Click link below to Download
AN-1790: Application Note 1790 LM20323 Evaluation Board 940
Kbytes		 1-Oct-08 Download
AN-1792: Application Note 1792 LM20343 Evaluation Board 922
Kbytes		 1-Oct-08 Download

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[Information as of 8-Nov-2009]