Datasheet

LM3102
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SNVS515G SEPTEMBER 2007REVISED JANUARY 2012
LM3102/LM3102Q SIMPLE SWITCHER Synchronous 1MHz 2.5A
Step-Down Voltage Regulator
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FEATURES
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
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LM3102Q is an Automotive Grade Product that
Input Voltage Range 4.5–42 V
is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 Qualified (-40°C to
Output Current 2.5A A
+125°C Operating Junction Temperature)
Reference 0.8V, ±1.5%
Low Component Count and Small Solution
Integrated Dual N-Channel Main and
Size
Synchronous MOSFETs
Stable with Ceramic and Other Low ESR
Thermally Enhanced TSSOP-20 Package
Capacitors
No Loop Compensation Required
DESCRIPTION
High Efficiency at a Light Load by DCM
The LM3102 Synchronously Rectified Buck Converter
Operation
features all required functions to implement a highly
efficient and cost effective buck regulator. It is
Pre-bias Startup
capable of supplying 2.5A to loads with an output
Ultra-fast Transient Response
voltage as low as 0.8V. Dual N-Channel synchronous
Programmable Soft-start
MOSFET switches allow a low component count, thus
reducing complexity and minimizing board size.
Programmable Switching Frequency up to 1
MHz
Different from most other COT regulators, the
LM3102 does not rely on output capacitor ESR for
Valley Current Limit
stability, and is designed to work exceptionally well
Output Over-voltage Protection
with ceramic and other very low ESR output
Precision Internal Reference for an Adjustable
capacitors. It requires no loop compensation, results
Output Voltage Down to 0.8V
in a fast load transient response and simple circuit
implementation. The operating frequency remains
Thermal Shutdown
nearly constant with line variations due to the inverse
relationship between the input voltage and the on-
APPLICATIONS
time. The operating frequency can be externally
5VDC, 12VDC, 24VDC, 12VAC, and 24VAC
programmed up to 1 MHz. Protection features include
Systems
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CC
under-voltage lock-out, output over-voltage
protection, thermal shutdown, and gate drive under-
Embedded Systems
voltage lock-out. The LM3102 is available in the
Industrial Control
thermally enhanced TSSOP-20 package as well as a
Automotive Telematics and Body Electronics
DSBGA low profile chip-scale package with reduced
output current.
Point of Load Regulators
Storage Systems
Broadband Infrastructure
Direct Conversion from 2/3/4 Cell Lithium
Batteries Systems
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