The LM2575 series of Adjustable Voltage Regulator is monolithic integrated circuits ideally suited for the easy and convenient design of a step−down switching regulator (buck converter). All circuits of this series are capable of driving a 1.0 A load with excellent line and load regulation. These devices are available in fixed output voltages of 3.3 V, 5.0 V,12 V, and 15 V, and an adjustable output version. Standard series of inductors optimized for use with the LM2575 are offered by several different inductor manufacturers. Since the LM2575 converter is a switch−mode power supply, its efficiency is significantly higher in comparison with popular three−terminal linear regulators, especially with higher input voltages. In many cases, the power dissipated by the LM2575 regulator is so low, that no heatsink is required or its size could be reduced dramatically. The LM2575 features include a guaranteed ±4% tolerance on output voltage within specified input voltages and output load conditions, and ±10% on the oscillator frequency (±2% over 0°C to 125°C). External shutdown is included, featuring 80 A typical standby current. The output switch includes cycle−by−cycle current limiting, as well as thermal shutdown for full protection under fault conditions.

Features of LM2575 Voltage Regulator

• 3.3 V, 5.0 V, 12 V, 15 V, and Adjustable Output Versions
• Adjustable Version Output Voltage Range of 1.23 V to 37 V ±4% Maximum Over Line and Load Conditions
• Guaranteed 1.0 A Output Current
• Wide Input Voltage Range: 4.75 V to 40 V
• Requires Only 4 External Components
• 52 kHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
• TTL Shutdown Capability, Low Power Standby Mode
• High Efficiency
• Uses Readily Available Standard Inductors
• Thermal Shutdown and Current Limit Protection
• Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Equals 1
• Pb−Free Packages are Available

Specifications LM2575 Adjustable Voltage Regulator:

• Maximum Supply Voltage: 45 V
• ON/OFF Pin Input Voltage:−0.3 V ≤ V ≤ +Vin V
• Output Voltage to Ground (Steady−State): −1.0 V
• Power Dissipation: Internally Limited
• Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Ambient:65 °C/W
• Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Case : 5.0 °C/W
• Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Ambient: 70 °C/W
• Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Case : 5.0 °C/W
• Storage Temperature Range: −65 to +150 °C

Applications LM2575 Adjustable Voltage Regulator:

• Simple and High−Efficiency Step−Down (Buck) Regulators
• Efficient Pre−Regulator for Linear Regulators
• On−Card Switching Regulators
• Positive to Negative Converters (Buck−Boost)
• Negative Step−Up Converters
• Power Supply for Battery Charge