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National LM1577 LM2577 Series User's Manual

Summary

These advanced monolithic integrated circuits are highly efficient Step-Up Voltage Regulators designed for challenging power applications (Boost, flyback, and forward converters). The LM1577/LM2577 series offers robust performance, requiring minimal external components while maintaining a wide input voltage range of 3.5V to 40V. Features include soft-start functionality, current limiting, and multiple output options (12V, 15V, Adjustable). This technical guide provides engineers with comprehensive details on electrical characteristics, operating ratings, package options, and usage guidelines needed for reliable power solutions in advanced electronic systems.

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LM 1577/LM eries IM LE ITC tep-U Voltage egulator

LM1577/LM2577 Series SIMPLE SWITCHER® Step-Up Voltage Regulator General Description Features

The LM1577/LM2577 are monolithic integrated circuits that Requires few external components

provide all of the power and control functions for step-up NPN output switches 3.0A, can stand off 65V (boost), flyback, and forward converter switching regulators. Wide input voltage range: 3.5V to 40V The device is available in three different output voltage ver- Current-mode operation for improved transient sions: 12V, 15V, and adjustable. response, line regulation, and current limit Requiring minimum number of external components, these k Hz internal oscillator regulators are cost effective, and simple to use. Listed in this Soft-start function reduces in-rush current during start-up data sheet are family of standard inductors and flyback

Output switch protected by current limit, under-voltage

transformers designed to work with these switching regula-

lockout, and thermal shutdown

tors. Included on the chip is 3.0A NPN switch and its associated

Typical Applications

protection circuitry, consisting of current and thermal limiting,

Simple boost regulator

and undervoltage lockout. Other features include k Hz

fixed-frequency oscillator that requires no external compo- Flyback and forward regulators nents, soft start mode to reduce in-rush current during Multiple-output regulator

start-up, and current mode control for improved rejection of input voltage and output load transients.

Typical Application

DS011468-1

Note: Pin numbers shown are for TO-220 (T) package.

Ordering Information Temperature Package Output Voltage NSC Range Type 12V 15V ADJ Package Package

Drawing

−40˚C TA +125˚C 24-Pin Surface Mount LM2577M-12 LM2577M-15 LM2577M-ADJ M24B SO

16-Pin Molded DIP LM2577N-12 LM2577N-15 LM2577N-ADJ N16A 5-Lead Surface Mount LM2577S-12 LM2577S-15 LM2577S-ADJ TS5B TO-263 5-Straight Leads LM2577T-12 LM2577T-15 LM2577T-ADJ T05A TO-220 5-Bent Staggered LM2577T-12 LM2577T-15 LM2577T-ADJ T05D TO-220 Leads Flow LB03 Flow LB03 Flow LB03

−55˚C TA +150˚C 4-Pin TO-3 LM1577K-12/883 LM1577K-15/883 LM1577K- K04A TO-3

ADJ/883

SIMPLE SWITCHER® is registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation.

National Semiconductor Corporation DS011468 www.national.com

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Page 1 LM 1577/LM eries IM LE ITC tep-U Voltage egulator LM1577/LM2577 Series SIMPLE SWITCHER® Step-Up Voltage Regulator General Description Features The LM1577/LM2577 are monolithic integrated circuits that...
Page 2 Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) Minimum ESD Rating If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, (C p F, 1.5 kΩ) k V please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Distributors for ...
Page 3 Electrical Characteristics— LM1577-12, LM2577-12 (Continued) Specifications with standard type face are for TJ 25˚C, and those in bold type face apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Unless oth...
Page 4 Electrical Characteristics— LM1577-15, LM2577-15 (Continued) Specifications with standard type face are for TJ 25˚C, and those in bold type face apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Unless oth...
Page 5 Electrical Characteristics— LM1577-ADJ, LM2577-ADJ Specifications with standard type face are for TJ 25˚C, and those in bold type face apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Unless otherwise spe...
Page 6 Electrical Characteristics— LM1577-ADJ, LM2577-ADJ (Continued) Specifications with standard type face are for TJ 25˚C, and those in bold type face apply over full Operating Temperature Range. Unless o...
Page 7 Typical Performance Characteristics Reference Voltage Reference Voltage Reference Voltage vs Temperature vs Temperature vs Temperature DS011468-34 DS011468-35 DS011468-36 Reference Voltage Reference V...
Page 8 Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) Error Amp Voltage Error Amp Voltage Error Amp Voltage Gain vs Temperature Gain vs Temperature Gain vs Temperature DS011468-43 DS011468-44 DS011468-45 Qu...
Page 9 Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) Feedback Pin Bias Oscillator Frequency Current vs Temperature vs Temperature DS011468-52 DS011468-53 Maximum Power Dissipation (TO-263) (Note 9) DS01146...
Page 10 Connection Diagrams (Continued) 16-Lead DIP (N) 24-Lead Surface Mount (M) DS011468-6 *No internal Connection Order Number LM2577N-12, LM2577N-15, or LM2577N-ADJ DS011468-7 See NS Package Number N16A *...
Page 11 LM1577-12, LM2577-12 Test Circuit DS011468-30 415-0930 (AIE) any manufacturer COUT Sprague Type 673D Electrolytic µF, 20V Note: Pin numbers shown are for TO-220 (T) package FIGURE 1. Circuit Used to S...
Page 12 Application Hints DS011468-10 Note: Pin numbers shown are for TO-220 (T) package *Resistors are internal to LM1577/LM2577 for 12V and 15V versions. FIGURE 4. LM1577/LM2577 Block Diagram and Boost Regu...
Page 13 Application Hints (Continued) Duty Cycle STEP-UP (BOOST) REGULATOR Figure shows the LM1577-ADJ/LM2577-ADJ used as Step-Up Regulator. This is switching regulator used for Average producing an output vo...
Page 14 Application Hints If LMIN is smaller than the inductor value found in step B1, go (Continued) on to step C. Otherwise, the inductor value found in step B1 From Figure (for 12V output) or Figure (for 1...
Page 15 Application Hints (Continued) DS011468-12 Note: These charts assume that the inductor ripple current inductor is approximately 20% to 30% of the average inductor current (when the regulator is under f...
Page 16 Application Hints (Continued) Inductor Manufacturer’s Part Number The compensation capacitor is also part of the soft start cir- Code Schott Pulse Renco cuitry. When power to the regulator is turned o...
Page 17 Application Hints (Continued) VOUT Schottky Fast Recovery 3. Output Voltage Selection (R1 and R2) (max) 1A 3A 1A 3A This section is for applications using the LM1577-ADJ/ LM2577-ADJ. Skip this section...
Page 18 Application Hints (Continued) DS011468-13 Note: Pin numbers shown are for TO-220 (T) package. FIGURE 13. Step-up Regulator Delivers 12V from 5V Input DS011468-14 FIGURE 14. Line Regulation (Typical) o...
Page 19 Application Hints A. First, calculate the maximum value for RC. (Continued) FLYBACK REGULATOR Flyback regulator can produce single or multiple output voltages that are lower or greater than the input ...
Page 20 Application Hints (Continued) Duty Cycle Primary Current Variation Peak Primary Current IP(PK) Switch Voltage when Off VSW(OFF) Diode Reverse Voltage VR VOUT (VIN VSAT) Average Diode Current ID(AVE) I...
Page 21 Application Hints RC values are selected for switch clamp voltage (VCLAMP) (Continued) that is 5V to 10V greater than VSW(OFF). Use the following equations to calculate and C; Dual Maxi- Transformer I...
Page 22 Application Hints (Continued) DS011468-20 T1 Pulse Engineering, PE-65300 D1, D2 1N5821 FIGURE 22. Flyback Regulator Easily Provides Dual Outputs DS011468-21 DS011468-22 FIGURE 23. Line Regulation (Typ...
Page 23 Application Hints (Continued) DS011468-25 A: Switch pin voltage, V/div B: Primary current, A/div C: +15V Secondary current, A/div D: +15V Output ripple voltage, m V/div Horizontal: µs/div FIGURE 27. S...
Page 24 Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted TO-3 Metal Can Package (K) Order Number LM1577K-12/883, LM1577K-15/883, or LM1577K-ADJ/883 NS Package Number K04A 0.300 Wide SO Package ...
Page 25 Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued) Molded Dual-In-Line Package (N) Order Number LM2577N-12, LM2577N-15, or LM2577N-ADJ NS Package Number N16A TO-220, Straight ...
Page 26 Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued) TO-220, Bent Staggered Leads (T) Order Number LM2577T-12 Flow LB03, LM2577T-15 Flow LB03, or LM2577T-ADJ Flow LB03 NS Packag...
Page 27 LM 1577/LM eries IM LE ITC tep-U Voltage egulator Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued) 5-Lead TO-263 (S) Order Number LM2577S-12, LM2577S-15 or LM2577S-ADJ NS Pa...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the wide input voltage range?

The device supports a wide input voltage range from 3.5V to 40V.

Does it have multiple control modes?

Yes, it offers current-mode operation for improved transient response and includes undervoltage lockout (UVLO) protection.

How is the device simple to use?

It requires a minimum number of external components, making it cost effective and easy to implement. It also features soft-start functionality.

What are the available packaging options?

The device is available in various packages including TO-263 (S), M24B SO, N16A, TS5B, T05A, LBC, and TO-3.