GM7230
150KHz, 3A STEP DOWN VOLTAGE
SWITCHING REGULATORS
Description
GM7230 series is designed to provide all the
active function for a
step-down (buck) switching
regulator, and drives a maximum load current as
high as 2A
line and load regulations. GM7230 is
available
in fixed output voltages of 3.3V, 5V,
and a versatile Adjustable output version.
These regulators are simple to use and require
minimum number of external components. The
features include internal frequency compensation
and a fixed-frequency oscillator.
The GM7230 is high-efficiency replacements for
popular
three-terminal linear regulators, and is
requiring a smaller heat sink or even no need
heat sink.
GM7230 performs well with standard inductors
from most
of manufacturers, and simplifying the
design of switch-mode
power supplies.
External
shutdown is included with 80 µA (typical) standby
current. The output switch has cycle-by-cycle
current limiting as well as thermal shutdown for
full protection under fault conditions.
GM7230 operates at a switching frequency of
150 kHz which
allowing smaller size filter
components than what would be needed with
lower frequency switching regulators.
GM7230 series are available in a standard 5-lead
TO-220, TO220B and TO263 packages.
Features
3.3V, 5V, 12Vand Adjustable output
versions
Adjustable version output voltage range
1.23V to 37V
V
OUT
accuracy is to
±
2% under specified
input voltage the output load conditions
Input voltage range up to 40V
Requires only 4 external components with
High efficiency
TTL shutdown capability, low power
standby mode
Built-in thermal shutdown, current limit
protection
Uses standard inductors
150 kHz fixed frequency internal oscillator
Application
Pre-regulator for linear regulators
High-efficiency step-down buck regulator
On-card/board switching regulators
Positive to negative converter (buck-boost)
LCD Monitors
Typical Application Circuits
GM7230-5.0
Unregulated
DC Input
Feedback
1
V
IN
Output
2
C
IN
680µF
GND
3
ON/OFF
5
D1
1N5824
C
OUT
220µF
4
L1
68µH
5V
regulated
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SWITCHING REGULATORS
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
Rating
Maximum Supply Voltage
SD Pin Input Voltage / Feed Back Pin Voltage
Output Voltage to Ground (Steady State)
Power Dissipation
Thermal Resistance – Junction to Ambient (θ
JA
)
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature
Operating Temperature Range
Minimum EDS Rating (Note 2)
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)
** 2 square inch of FR-4, double sided, 1oz. minimum copper weight, is
recommended
Value
45
-0.3 + V
IN
+ 0.3
-0.3 + V
IN
+ 0.3
Internally Limited
36
- 65 to 150
+ 150
- 40 to 125
2
+ 260
Unit
V
V
V
-
℃/W
℃
℃
℃
kV
℃
Block Diagram
SD
V
IN
Current
Source
Bias
1.235V
Reference
2.5V
Reference
Start UP
COMP
2.5V
Current
Limit
COMP
GM
R2
AMP
COMP
R1 = 2.5K
Reset
Freq. Shift
150KHz
OSC
Thermal
Limit
OUTPUT
Latch
Driver
2A
Switch
220mV
220
For 3.3V, R2 = 4.2K
For 5.0V, R2 = 7.6K
For Adj, R2 = 0 and R1 = OPEN
GND
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150KHz, 3A STEP DOWN VOLTAGE
SWITCHING REGULATORS
Electrical Characteristics: GM7230-ADJ
(Specifications with standard type face are for T = 25℃, and those with bold face type apply over full Operating Temperature
rage
)
Parameter
Output Voltage
Efficiency
Condition
4.5V
<
V
IN
<
40V, 0.2A
<
I
LOAD
<
2A
V
IN
=12V, I
LOAD
=2.0A, V
OUT
= 3V
Symbol
V
OUT
η
Min
1.193
1.180
Typ
1.230
88
Max
1.267
1.280
Unit
V
%
Electrical Characteristics: GM7230-3.3
(Specifications with standard type face are for T = 25℃, and those with bold face type apply over full Operating Temperature
rage)
Parameter
Output Voltage
Efficiency
Condition
4.75V
<
V
IN
<
40V, 0.2A
<
I
LOAD
<
2A
V
IN
=12V, I
LOAD
=2.0A
Symbol
V
OUT
η
Min
3.168
3.135
Typ
3.300
73
Max
3.432
3.465
Unit
V
%
Electrical Characteristics: GM7230-5.0
(Specifications with standard type face are for T = 25℃, and those with bold face type apply over full Operating Temperature
rage)
Parameter
Output Voltage
Efficiency
Condition
7V
<
V
IN
<
40V, 0.2A
<
I
LOAD
<
2A
V
IN
=12V, I
LOAD
=2.0A
Symbol
V
OUT
η
Min
4.800
4.7500
Typ
5.000
80
Max
5.200
5.250
Unit
V
%
Electrical Characteristics: GM7230-12
(Specifications with standard type face are for T = 25℃, and those with bold face type apply over full Operating Temperature
rage)
Parameter
Output Voltage
Efficiency
Condition
15V
<
V
IN
<
40V, 0.5A
<
I
LOAD
<
3A
V
IN
=15V, I
LOAD
=3.0A
Symbol
V
OUT
η
Min
11.52
11.40
Typ
12.00
88
Max
12.48
12.60
Unit
V
%
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