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 LM2738   

550kHz/1.6MHz 1.5A Step-Down DC-DC Switching Regulator
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Features

  • Space Saving LLP-8 and eMSOP-8 package
  • 3.0V to 20V input voltage range
  • 0.8V to 18V output voltage range
  • 1.5A output current
  • 550kHz (LM2738Y) and 1.6MHz (LM2738X)

  • switching frequencies
  • 250mΩ NMOS switch
  • 400nA shutdown current
  • 0.8V, 2% internal voltage reference
  • Internal soft-start
  • Current-Mode, PWM operation
  • Thermal shutdown
  • Description

    The LM2738 regulator is a monolithic, high frequency, PWM step-down DC/DC converter in an 8-pin LLP or 8-pin eMSOP package. It provides all the active functions for local DC/DC conversion with fast transient response and accurate regulation in the smallest possible PCB area.

    With a minimum of external components, the LM2738 is easy to use. The ability to drive 1.5A loads with an internal 250mΩ NMOS switch using state-of-the-art 0.5µm BiCMOS technology results in the best power density available. Switching frequency is internally set to 550kHz (LM2738Y) or 1.6MHz (LM2738X), allowing the use of extremely small surface mount inductors and chip capacitors. Even though the operating frequencies are very high, efficiencies up to 90% are easy to achieve. External enable is included, featuring an ultra-low stand-by current of 400nA. The LM2738 utilizes current-mode control and internal compensation to provide high-performance regulation over a wide range of operating conditions. Additional features include internal soft-start circuitry to reduce in-rush current, cycle-by-cycle current limit, thermal shutdown, and output over-voltage protection.


    Applications

  • Local Point of Load Regulation
  • Core Power in HDDs
  • Set-Top Boxes
  • Battery Powered Devices
  • USB Powered Devices
  • DSL Modems
  • Also Recommended
    LM27341Higher Switching Frequency (2MHz) & Frequency Sync



    Typical Application
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    Block Diagram
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    Block Diagram


    Typical Performance
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    Parameters / ValuesLM2738 LM27341
    Output Current1500 mA 1500 mA
    Input Min Voltage3 Volt 3 Volt
    Input Max Voltage20 Volt 20 Volt
    Output Min0.8 Volt 1 Volt
    Output Max18 Volt 18 Volt
    Frequency Min364, 1280 kHz 1000 kHz
    Frequency Max1920, 676 kHz 2350 kHz
    Efficiency (peak)94.5, 92 % 93 %
    On/Off PinYes Yes
    PowerGood / Error FlagNo No
    SoftStartYes Yes
    Sync PinNo Yes
    InvertingNo No
    FlybackNo No
    RegTypeSwitching Regulator Switching Regulator
    Temperature Min-40 deg C -40 deg C
    Temperature Max125 deg C 125 deg C
    Adjustable OutputYes Yes
    Adj Switch FrequencyNo Yes
    PWM ModeCurrent Current
    TopologyBuck Non-Synchronous Buck Regulator
    Step-DownYes Yes
    Multiple Output CapabilityNo No
    Switching Frequency1600, 550 kHz 2000 kHz
    Feedback Voltage0.8 Volt 1 Volt
    Regulator FamilySIMPLE SWITCHER
    Synchronous RectificationNo No

    Datasheets
    TitleSizeDateOther
    Language
    LM2738 550kHz/1.6MHz 1.5A Step-Down DC-DC Switching Regulator634
    Kbytes
    15-Apr-11日本語  


    Application Notes
    TitleSizeDateOther
    Language
    AN-1837: Application Note 1837 LM2738 Evaluation Board799
    Kbytes
    10-Apr-08 

    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    Top ViewAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM2738XMY/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    MINI SOIC EXP PAD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

    Samples
    DistributorRegionQty
    AVNET-EMWorldwide1000
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide1936
    FARNELLEurope and Asia426
    MOUSERWorldwide1000
    RS COMPONENTSWorldwide255
    $1.55 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    1000
    LM2738XMYX/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    MINI SOIC EXP PAD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 8 weeks

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    $1.55 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    3500
    LM2738XSD/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    LLP
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

    Samples
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide629
    MOUSERWorldwide1000
    $1.55 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    1000
    LM2738XSDX/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    LLP
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    $1.55 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    4500
    LM2738YMY/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    MINI SOIC EXP PAD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

    Samples
    DistributorRegionQty
    ARROWWorldwide1000
    AVNET-EMWorldwide2000
    CEACAsia Pacific5000
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide2116
    FARNELLEurope and Asia1899
    MOUSERWorldwide935
    NEWARKAmericas725
    RS COMPONENTSWorldwide146
    TAYLORAmericas1000
    $1.39 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    1000
    LM2738YMYX/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    MINI SOIC EXP PAD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 8 weeks

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    $1.39 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    3500
    LM2738YSD/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    LLP
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

    Samples
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide612
    MOUSERWorldwide940
    $1.39 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    1000
    LM2738YSDX/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    LLP
    Full production
    Lead Time: 8 weeks

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    $1.39 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    4500

    Obsolete Versions
    Obsolete PartAlternate Part or SupplierSourceLast Time Buy Date
    LM2738XSD-5
    LM2738XSD
    National Semiconductor
    30 Nov 2009
    LM2738XSDX-5
    LM2738XSDX
    National Semiconductor
    30 Nov 2009

    All information pertaining to the RoHS Compliance Standard can be found at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/leadfree.html.

    Moisture Sensitivity Level Data for LM2738.

    A RoHS compliance or an IPC 1752 report can be acquired at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/greennopb.html.

    National's certificate of product compliance for LM2738 is located at RoHS Status.

    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    DescriptionAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM2738XMYEVAL
    Evaluation Board for the LM2738 1.6MHz 1.5A Step-Down DC-DC Switching Regulator in space saving eMSOP packageFull production


     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    MOUSERWorldwide1
    $60.00 each1

    General Description:

    The LM2738 demo board is configured to convert 12V input to 3.3V output at 1.5A load current using the LM2738X 1.6MHz or the LM2738Y 550kHz step down DC-DC regulator. The tiny low profile eMSOP-8 and LLP-8 packages allows the demo board to be manufactured using just over one square inch of a 4-layer printed circuit board.

    Contents:


    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    DescriptionAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM2738XSDEVAL
    Evaluation Board for the LM2738 1.6MHz 1.5A Step-Down DC-DC Switching Regulator in space saving LLP packageFull production


     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    MOUSERWorldwide1
    $60.00 each1

    Description:

    The LM2738 demo board is configured to convert 12V input to 3.3V output at 1.5A load current using the LM2738X 1.6MHz or the LM2738Y 550kHz step down DC-DC regulator. The tiny low profile eMSOP-8 and LLP-8 packages allows the demo board to be manufactured using just over one square inch of a 4-layer printed circuit board.

    Contents:


    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    DescriptionAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM2738YMYEVAL
    Evaluation Board for the LM2738 550kHz 1.5A Step-Down DC-DC Switching Regulator in space saving eMSOP packageFull production


     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    $60.00 each1

    Description:

    The LM2738 demo board is configured to convert 12V input to 3.3V output at 1.5A load current using the LM2738X 1.6MHz or the LM2738Y 550kHz step down DC-DC regulator. The tiny low profile eMSOP-8 and LLP-8 packages allows the demo board to be manufactured using just over one square inch of a 4-layer printed circuit board.

    Contents:


    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    DescriptionAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM2738YSDEVAL
    Evaluation Board for the LM2738 550kHz 1.5A Step-Down DC-DC Switching Regulator in space saving LLP packageFull production


     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    $60.00 each1

    Description:

    The LM2738 demo board is configured to convert 12V input to 3.3V output at 1.5A load current using the LM2738X 1.6MHz or the LM2738Y 550kHz step down DC-DC regulator. The tiny low profile eMSOP-8 and LLP-8 packages allows the demo board to be manufactured using just over one square inch of a 4-layer printed circuit board.

    Contents:




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    Lead Free product status is available through the search tool located here

    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    Weight
    (milligrams)
    TypePinsMSL RatingPeak ReflowRoHS
    Status
    CAD SymbolsModelsPackage
    Marking
    Format
    LM2738XMY/NOPB

    29.851
    30.002
    MINI SOIC EXP PAD81260DetailDownloadN/A
    ZXTT
    STDB
    LM2738XMYX/NOPB

    29.851
    30.002
    MINI SOIC EXP PAD81260DetailDownloadN/A
    ZXTT
    STDB
    LM2738XSD/NOPB

    20.736
    20.803
    LLP83260DetailDownloadN/A
    ZXYTT
    L237B
    LM2738XSDX/NOPB

    20.736
    20.803
    LLP83260DetailDownloadN/A
    ZXYTT
    L237B
    LM2738YMY/NOPB

    29.851
    MINI SOIC EXP PAD81260DetailDownloadN/A
    ZXTT
    SJBB
    LM2738YMYX/NOPB

    29.851
    MINI SOIC EXP PAD81260DetailDownloadN/A
    ZXTT
    SJBB
    LM2738YSD/NOPB

    20.736
    LLP83260DetailDownloadN/A
    ZXYTT
    L174B
    LM2738YSDX/NOPB

    20.736
    LLP83260DetailDownloadN/A
    ZXYTT
    L174B

    All information pertaining to the RoHS Compliance Standard can be found at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/leadfree.html.

    Moisture Sensitivity Level Data for LM2738.

    A RoHS compliance or an IPC 1752 report can be acquired at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/greennopb.html.

    National's certificate of product compliance for LM2738 is located at RoHS Status.

    CAD Symbols and Models
    Download LM2738 CAD Symbols
     Models
    N/A


    Reliability Metrics
    Part Number Process EFR Reject EFR Sample Size PPM LTA Rejects LTA Device Hours FITS MTTF (Hours)
    LM2738XMYPVIP0500142800017550003497986041
    LM2738XMYXPVIP0500142800017550003497986041
    LM2738XSDPVIP0500142800017550003497986041
    LM2738XSDXPVIP0500142800017550003497986041
    LM2738YMYPVIP0500142800017550003497986041
    LM2738YMYXPVIP0500142800017550003497986041
    LM2738YSDPVIP0500142800017550003497986041
    LM2738YSDXPVIP0500142800017550003497986041

    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.

    For more information on Reliability Metrics, please click here.


    All information pertaining to the RoHS Compliance Standard can be found at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/leadfree.html.

    Moisture Sensitivity Level Data for LM2738.

    A RoHS compliance or an IPC 1752 report can be acquired at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/greennopb.html.

    National's certificate of product compliance for LM2738 is located at RoHS Status.

    Obsolete Versions
    Obsolete PartAlternate Part or SupplierSourceLast Time Buy Date
    LM2738XSD-5
    LM2738XSD
    National Semiconductor
    30 Nov 2009
    LM2738XSDX-5
    LM2738XSDX
    National Semiconductor
    30 Nov 2009

    [Information as of 8-Feb-2012]