LM2594/LM2594HV
SIMPLE SWITCHER® Power Converter
150 kHz 0.5A Step-Down Voltage Regulato
FEATURES
• 3.3V, 5V, 12V, and Adjustable Output Versions
• Adjustable Version Output Voltage Range,
1.2V to 37V (57V for the HV Version)±4% Max
Over Line and Load Conditions
• Available in 8-pin Surface Mount SOIC and PDIP-8 Package
• Ensured 0.5A Output Current
• Input Voltage Range up to 60V
• Requires only 4 External Components
• 150 kHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
• TTL Shutdown Capability
• Low Power Standby Mode, IQ typically 85 μA
• High Efficiency
• Uses Readily Available Standard Inductors
• Thermal Shutdown and Current Limit Protection
Typical Application
(Fixed Output Voltage Versions)
Connection Diagrams and Order Information
*No internal connection, but should be soldered to pc board for
best heat transfer.
‡Patent Number 5,382,918.
DESCRIPTION
The LM2594/LM2594HV series of regulators are monolithic integrated
circuits that provide all the
active functions for a step-down (buck) switching regulator,
capable of driving a 0.5A load with excellent line and load
regulation. These devices are available in fixed output voltages of
3.3V, 5V, 12V and an adjustable output version, and are packaged in
a 8-lead PDIP and a 8-lead surface mount SOIC package.
Requiring a minimum number of external components, these regulators
are simple to use and feature internal frequency compensation†, a
fixed- frequency oscillator, and improved line and load regulation
specifications.
The LM2594/LM2594HV series operates at a switching frequency of 150
kHz thus allowing smaller with lower frequency switching
regulators. Because of its high efficiency, the copper traces on
the printed circuit board are normally the only heat sinking
needed.
