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 LM3478   

High Efficiency Low-Side N-Channel Controller for Switching Regulator
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Features

  • LM3478Q in MSOP-8 package is AEC-Q100 qualified and manufactured on an Automotive Grade Flow
  • 8-lead Mini-SO8 (MSOP-8) and SO-8 packages
  • Internal push-pull driver with 1A peak current capability
  • Current limit and thermal shutdown
  • Frequency compensation optimized with a capacitor and a resistor
  • Internal softstart
  • Current Mode Operation
  • Undervoltage Lockout with hysteresis
  • Description

    The LM3478 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 LM3478 can be operated at extremely high switching frequency in order to reduce the overall solution size. The switching frequency of the LM3478 can be adjusted to any value between 100kHz and 1MHz 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 LM3478 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 5µA and allows power supply sequencing. Internal soft-start limits the inrush current at start-up.

    Key Specification

  • Wide supply voltage range of 2.97V to 40V
  • 100kHz to 1MHz Adjustable clock frequency
  • ±2.5% (over temperature) internal reference
  • 10µA shutdown current (over temperature)

  • Applications

  • Distributed Power Systems
  • Battery Chargers
  • Offline Power Supplies
  • Telecom Power Supplies
  • Automotive Power Systems
  • WEBENCH® LM3478
        Min   Max   Range  
      VIN V    2.97 – 40.00V  
      VOUT V    1.26 – 300.00V  
      IOUT A    ≤ 10.00A  
      Ambient Temp °C    ≤ 100°C  
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    Also Recommended
    LM3481Enables Use Of Smaller Inductor
    LM3488Offers Clock Sync Capability
    LM5020100V Input
    LM502260V Input, 2MHz Switching Frequency



    Typical Application
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    Block Diagram
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    Typical Performance
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    Parameters / ValuesLM3478 LM3481 LM3488 LM5020 LM5022
    Input Min Voltage2.95 Volt 2.97 Volt 2.95 Volt 13 Volt 6 Volt
    Input Max Voltage40 Volt 48 Volt 40 Volt 100 Volt 60 Volt
    Adjustable OutputYes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Feedback Voltage1.26 Volt 1.275 Volt 1.26 Volt 1.25 Volt 1.25 Volt
    Output Range1.26V min 1.275V min 1.26V min
    Frequency Min100 kHz 100 kHz 100 kHz 50 kHz 200 kHz
    Frequency Max1000 kHz 1000 kHz 1000 kHz 1000 kHz 2000 kHz
    Adj Switch FrequencyYes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Sync PinNo Yes Yes Yes Yes
    On/Off PinYes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    SoftStartYes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    PowerGood / Error FlagNo No No No No
    TopologyBoost, Sepic, Flyback Boost, SEPIC, Flyback Boost, Sepic, Flyback Flyback, Inverting, Buck, Boost, Forward Boost, Sepic
    Step-DownNo No No Yes No
    Step-UpYes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    InvertingNo No No Yes No
    FlybackYes Yes Yes Yes No
    RegTypeSwitching Controller Switching Controller Switching Controller Switching Controller Switching Controller
    Multiple Output CapabilityYes Yes Yes Yes No
    Temperature Min-40 deg C -40 deg C -40 deg C -40 deg C -40 deg C
    Temperature Max125 deg C 125 deg C 125 deg C 125 deg C 125 deg C
    AEC Q-100 Automotive Grade1 1
    AutomotiveYes Yes Yes No

    Datasheets
    TitleSizeDateOther
    Language
    LM3478 High Efficiency Low-Side N-Channel Controller for Switching Regulator538
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    17-Oct-11日本語  


    Application Notes
    TitleSizeDateOther
    Language
    AN-1204: Application Note 1204 LM3478/LM3488 Evaluation Board218
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    10-May-04 
    AN-1286: Application Note 1286 Compensation For The LM3478 Boost Controller204
    Kbytes
    19-May-09日本語
    中文
    AN-1990: Application Note 1990 Compensation for Current Mode Control SEPIC Converters225
    Kbytes
    19-Jan-10 
    AN-1994: Application Note 1994 Modeling and Design of Current Mode Control Boost Converters235
    Kbytes
    3-Mar-10 


    Other Technical Documents
    TitleTypeDate
    Cascaded Converter Boosts LED-Drive CapabilityExternal Article 2007-08-16

    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    Top ViewAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM3478MA/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    SOIC NARROW
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

    Samples
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide20
    MOUSERWorldwide239
    $0.93 each at 1K+ pcsrail
    of
    95
    LM3478MAX/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    SOIC NARROW
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    $0.93 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    2500
    LM3478MM/NOPB

    LM3478MM

    RoHS Status


    MINI SOIC
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

    Samples
    DistributorRegionQty
    AITGAsia Pacific1000
    ARROWWorldwide1711
    AVNET-EMWorldwide2000
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide11902
    FARNELLEurope and Asia5626
    MOUSERWorldwide511
    NEWARKAmericas1427
    RS COMPONENTSWorldwide115
    RSL MICROAsia Pacific6000
    TAYLORAmericas12863
    TECHMOSAAsia Pacific2000
    $0.93 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    1000
    LM3478MMX/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    MINI SOIC
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    ARROWWorldwide15940
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    MOUSERWorldwide3283
    TAYLORAmericas15940
    $0.93 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    3500

    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 LM3478.

    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 LM3478 is located at RoHS Status.

    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    DescriptionAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM3478EVAL/NOPB

    High Efficiency Low-Side N-Channel Controller for Switching RegulatorFull production
    Lead Free (RoHS)

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    BRITESTONESouth Korea16
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    MOUSERWorldwide5
    $80.50 each1

    Features:

    • 8-lead Mini-SO8 (MSOP-8) package
    • Internal push-pull driver with 1A peak current capability
    • Curent limit and thermal shutdown
    • Frequency compensation optimized with a capacitor and a resistor
    • Internal soft start
    • Current mode operation
    • Undervoltage lockout with hysteresis

    Contents:




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    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    Weight
    (milligrams)
    TypePinsMSL RatingPeak ReflowRoHS
    Status
    CAD SymbolsModelsPackage
    Marking
    Format
    LM3478MA/NOPB

    SOIC NARROW81260DetailDownloadN/A
    NSZXTT
    L3478
    MA
    LM3478MAX/NOPB

    SOIC NARROW81260DetailDownloadN/A
    NSZXTT
    L3478
    MA
    LM3478MM/NOPB

    LM3478MM
    29.851
    30.002
    MINI SOIC81
    1
    260
    260
    DetailDownloadN/A
    ZXTT
    S14B
    LM3478MMX/NOPB

    29.851
    30.002
    MINI SOIC81260DetailDownloadN/A
    ZXTT
    S14B

    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 LM3478.

    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 LM3478 is located at RoHS Status.

    Reliability Metrics
    Part Number Process EFR Reject EFR Sample Size PPM LTA Rejects LTA Device Hours FITS MTTF (Hours)
    LM3478MAABCD15004268000639400011814314958
    LM3478MAXABCD15004268000639400011814314958
    LM3478MMABCD15004268000639400011814314958
    LM3478MMXABCD15004268000639400011814314958

    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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    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 LM3478.

    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 LM3478 is located at RoHS Status.

    Requirements and Solutions for Automotive Power Management Applications
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    Requirements and Solutions for Automotive Power Management Applications
    Date: 2008-02-17
    Length: 00:40:00
    [Information as of 9-Feb-2012]