LM2671 Series Buck Regulator Design Procedure (Adjustable Output)
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PROCEDURE (Adjustable Output Voltage Version)
B. Use the E • T value from the previous formula and match it
with the E • T number on the vertical axis of the Inductor Value
Selection Guide shown in Figure 7.
EXAMPLE (Adjustable Output Voltage Version)
B. E • T = 21.6 (V • µs)
C. On the horizontal axis, select the maximum load current.
C. ILOAD(max) = 500 mA
D. Identify the inductance region intersected by the E • T value D. From the inductor value selection guide shown in Figure 7,
and the Maximum Load Current value. Each region is identified the inductance region intersected by the 21.6 (V • µs) horizontal
by an inductance value and an inductor code (LXX).
line and the 500 mA vertical line is 100 µH, and the inductor
code is L20.
E. Select an appropriate inductor from the four manufacturer’s
E. From the table in Figure 8, locate line L20, and select an
part numbers listed in Figure 8. For information on the different inductor part number from the list of manufacturers’ part
types of inductors, see the inductor selection in the fixed output numbers.
voltage design procedure.
3. Output Capacitor SeIection (COUT
A. Select an output capacitor from the capacitor code selection A. Use the appropriate row of the capacitor code selection
guide in Figure 16. Using the inductance value found in the guide, in Figure 16. For this example, use the 15–20V row. The
inductor selection guide, step 1, locate the appropriate capacitor capacitor code corresponding to an inductance of 100 µH is
)
3. Output Capacitor SeIection (COUT)
code corresponding to the desired output voltage.
C20.
B. Select an appropriate capacitor value and voltage rating,
using the capacitor code, from the output capacitor selection
B. From the output capacitor selection table in Figure 17,
choose a capacitor value (and voltage rating) that intersects the
table in Figure 17. There are two solid tantalum (surface mount) capacitor code(s) selected in section A, C20.
capacitor manufacturers and four electrolytic (through hole)
The capacitance and voltage rating values corresponding to the
capacitor manufacturers to choose from. It is recommended that capacitor code C20 are the:
both the manufacturers and the manufacturer’s series that are
listed in the table be used. A table listing the manufacturers’
phone numbers is located in Figure 11.
Surface Mount:
33 µF/25V Sprague 594D Series.
33 µF/25V AVX TPS Series.
Through Hole:
33 µF/25V Sanyo OS-CON SC Series.
120 µF/35V Sanyo MV-GX Series.
120 µF/35V Nichicon PL Series.
120 µF/35V Panasonic HFQ Series.
Other manufacturers or other types of capacitors may also be
used, provided the capacitor specifications (especially the 100
kHz ESR) closely match the characteristics of the capacitors
listed in the output capacitor table. Refer to the capacitor
manufacturers’ data sheet for this information.
4. Catch Diode Selection (D1)
4. Catch Diode Selection (D1)
A. In normal operation, the average current of the catch diode is A. Refer to the table shown in Figure 12. Schottky diodes
the load current times the catch diode duty cycle, 1-D (D is the provide the best performance, and in this example a 1A, 40V
switch duty cycle, which is approximately VOUT/VIN). The largest Schottky diode would be a good choice. If the circuit must
value of the catch diode average current occurs at the maximum withstand a continuous shorted output, a higher current (at least
input voltage (minimum D). For normal operation, the catch
diode current rating must be at least 1.3 times greater than its
maximum average current. However, if the power supply design
must withstand a continuous output short, the diode should have
a current rating greater than the maximum current limit of the
LM2671. The most stressful condition for this diode is a shorted
output condition.
1.2A) Schottky diode is recommended.
B. The reverse voltage rating of the diode should be at least
1.25 times the maximum input voltage.
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