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LM2678 SIMPLE SWITCHER High Efficiency 5A Step-Down Voltage Regulator


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FEATURES

DESCRIPTION

The LM2678 series of regulators are monolithic


integrated circuits which provide all of the active
functions for a step-down (buck) switching regulator
capable of driving up to 5A loads with excellent line
and load regulation characteristics. High efficiency
(>90%) is obtained through the use of a low ONresistance DMOS power switch. The series consists
of fixed output voltages of 3.3V, 5V and 12V and an
adjustable output version.

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Efficiency Up to 92%
Simple and Easy to Design with (Using OffThe-Shelf External Components)
120 m DMOS Output Switch
3.3V, 5V and 12V Fixed Output and Adjustable
(1.2V to 37V ) Versions
50A Standby Current When Switched OFF
2% Maximum Output Tolerance Over Full
Line and Load Conditions
Wide Input Voltage Range: 8V to 40V
260 KHz Fixed Frequency Internal Oscillator
40 to +125C Operating Junction Temperature
Range

APPLICATIONS

Simple to Design, High Efficiency (>90%) StepDown Switching Regulators


Efficient System Pre-Regulator for Linear
Voltage Regulators
Battery Chargers

The SIMPLE SWITCHER concept provides for a


complete design using a minimum number of external
components. A high fixed frequency oscillator
(260KHz) allows the use of physically smaller sized
components. A family of standard inductors for use
with the LM2678 are available from several
manufacturers to greatly simplify the design process.
The LM2678 series also has built in thermal
shutdown, current limiting and an ON/OFF control
input that can power down the regulator to a low
50A quiescent current standby condition. The output
voltage is ensured to a 2% tolerance. The clock
frequency is controlled to within a 11% tolerance.

Typical Application

Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
SIMPLE SWITCHER, Switchers Made Simple are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.


Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.

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Connection Diagrams
Top View

Top View

Figure 1. DDPAK Package


See Package Number KTW0007B

Figure 2. TO-220 Package


See Package Number NDZ0007B
Top View

14

VSW

VIN

13

VSW

VIN

12

VSW

CB

11

10

GND

FB

ON/OFF

DAP**

* No Connections
** Connect to Pin 9 on PCB
Figure 3. VSON-14 Package
See Package Number NHM0014A
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

(1) (2)

Input Supply Voltage

45V

ON/OFF Pin Voltage

0.1V to 6V

Switch Voltage to Ground

(3)

1V to VIN

Boost Pin Voltage

VSW + 8V
0.3V to 14V

Feedback Pin Voltage


Power Dissipation
ESD

Internally Limited

(4)

2 kV
65C to 150C

Storage Temperature Range


Soldering Temperature

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Wave

4 sec, 260C

Infrared

10 sec, 240C

Vapor Phase

75 sec, 219C

Absolute Maximum Ratings are limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions under
which of the device is ensured. Operating Ratings do not imply ensured performance limits. For ensured performance limits and
associated test condition, see the Electrical Characteristics tables.
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/Distributors for availability and
specifications.
The absolute maximum specification of the 'Switch Voltage to Ground' applies to DC voltage. An extended negative voltage limit of -10V
applies to a pulse of up to 20 ns, -6V of 60 ns and -3V of up to 100 ns.
ESD was applied using the human-body model, a 100pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5 k resistor into each pin.

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Operating Ratings
Supply Voltage

8V to 40V
40C to 125C

Junction Temperature Range (TJ)

Electrical Characteristics
LM2678-3.3
Limits appearing in bold type face apply over the entire junction temperature range of operation, 40C to 125C.
Specifications appearing in normal type apply for TA = TJ = 25C.
Parameter

Test Conditions

Typ (1)

Min (2)

Max (2)

Units

3.234/3.201

3.366/3.399

VOUT

Output Voltage

VIN = 8V to 40V, 100mA IOUT 5A

3.3

Efficiency

VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 5A

82

(1)
(2)

Typical values are determined with TA = TJ = 25C and represent the most likely norm.
All limits are ensured at room temperature (standard type face) and at temperature extremes (bold type face). All room temperature
limits are 100% tested during production with TA = TJ = 25C. All limits at temperature extremes are ensured via correlation using
standard Quality Control (SQC) methods. All limits are used to calculate Average Outgoing Quality Level (AOQL).

LM2678-5.0
Parameter

Test Conditions

Typ (1)

Min (2)

Max (2)

4.900/4.850

5.100/5.150

VOUT

Output Voltage

VIN = 8V to 40V, 100mA IOUT 5A

5.0

Efficiency

VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 5A

84

(1)
(2)

Units
V
%

Typical values are determined with TA = TJ = 25C and represent the most likely norm.
All limits are ensured at room temperature (standard type face) and at temperature extremes (bold type face). All room temperature
limits are 100% tested during production with TA = TJ = 25C. All limits at temperature extremes are ensured via correlation using
standard Quality Control (SQC) methods. All limits are used to calculate Average Outgoing Quality Level (AOQL).

LM2678-12
Parameter

Test Conditions

Typ (1)

Min (2)

Max (2)

Units

11.76/11.64

12.24/12.36

VOUT

Output Voltage

VIN = 15V to 40V, 100mA IOUT 5A

12

Efficiency

VIN = 24V, ILOAD = 5A

92

(1)
(2)

Typical values are determined with TA = TJ = 25C and represent the most likely norm.
All limits are ensured at room temperature (standard type face) and at temperature extremes (bold type face). All room temperature
limits are 100% tested during production with TA = TJ = 25C. All limits at temperature extremes are ensured via correlation using
standard Quality Control (SQC) methods. All limits are used to calculate Average Outgoing Quality Level (AOQL).

LM2678-ADJ
Parameter

Test Conditions

VFB

Feedback Voltage

VIN = 8V to 40V, 100mA IOUT 5A


VOUT Programmed for 5V

Efficiency

VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 5A

(1)
(2)

Typ (1)

Min (2)

Max (2)

Units

1.21

1.186/1.174

1.234/1.246

84

Typical values are determined with TA = TJ = 25C and represent the most likely norm.
All limits are ensured at room temperature (standard type face) and at temperature extremes (bold type face). All room temperature
limits are 100% tested during production with TA = TJ = 25C. All limits at temperature extremes are ensured via correlation using
standard Quality Control (SQC) methods. All limits are used to calculate Average Outgoing Quality Level (AOQL).

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All Output Voltage Versions


Electrical Characteristics
Limits appearing in bold type face apply over the entire junction temperature range of operation, 40C to 125C.
Specifications appearing in normal type apply for TA = TJ = 25C. Unless otherwise specified VIN=12V for the 3.3V, 5V and
Adjustable versions and VIN=24V for the 12V version.
Parameter

Test Conditions

Typ

Min

Max

Units

4.2

mA

50

100/150

8.3/8.75

DEVICE PARAMETERS
IQ

Quiescent Current

VFEEDBACK = 8V
For 3.3V, 5.0V, and ADJ Versions
VFEEDBACK = 15V
For 12V Versions

ISTBY

Standby Quiescent
Current

ICL

Current Limit

IL

Output Leakage Current

ON/OFF Pin = 0V

7
VIN = 40V, ON/OFF Pin = 0V,
VSWITCH = 0V,
VSWITCH = 1V

6.1/5.75

200
15

16

A
mA

0.14/0.225

280

kHz

RDS(ON)

Switch On-Resistance

ISWITCH = 5A

0.12

fO

Oscillator Frequency

Measured at Switch Pin

260

Duty Cycle

Maximum Duty Cycle

91

Minimum Duty Cycle

VFEEDBACK = 1.3V ADJ Version Only

85

nA

IBIAS

Feedback Bias Current

VON/OFF

ON/OFF Threshold
Voltage

ION/OFF

ON/OFF Input Current

ON/OFF Input = 0V

20

JA

Thermal Resistance

T Package, Junction to Ambient (1)

65

JA

T Package, Junction to Ambient (2)

45

JC

T Package, Junction to Case

JA

S Package, Junction to Ambient (3)

56

JA

S Package, Junction to Ambient (4)

35

JA

S Package, Junction to Ambient (5)

26

JC

S Package, Junction to Case

JA

SD Package, Junction to Ambient (6)

55

JA

SD Package, Junction to Ambient (7)

29

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

1.4

225

0.8

2.0

45

C/W

++
C/W

Junction to ambient thermal resistance (no external heat sink) for the 7 lead TO-220 package mounted vertically, with inch leads in a
socket, or on a PC board with minimum copper area.
Junction to ambient thermal resistance (no external heat sink) for the 7 lead TO-220 package mounted vertically, with inch leads
soldered to a PC board containing approximately 4 square inches of (1 oz.) copper area surrounding the leads.
Junction to ambient thermal resistance for the 7 lead DDPAK mounted horizontally against a PC board area of 0.136 square inches (the
same size as the DDPAK package) of 1 oz. (0.0014 in. thick) copper.
Junction to ambient thermal resistance for the 7 lead DDPAK mounted horizontally against a PC board area of 0.4896 square inches
(3.6 times the area of the DDPAK package) of 1 oz. (0.0014 in. thick) copper.
Junction to ambient thermal resistance for the 7 lead DDPAK mounted horizontally against a PC board copper area of 1.0064 square
inches (7.4 times the area of the DDPAK package) of 1 oz. (0.0014 in. thick) copper. Additional copper area will reduce thermal
resistance further. See the thermal model in Switchers Made Simple software.
Junction to ambient thermal resistance for the 14-lead VSON mounted on a PC board copper area equal to the die attach paddle.
Junction to ambient thermal resistance for the 14-lead VSON mounted on a PC board copper area using 12 vias to a second layer of
copper equal to die attach paddle. Additional copper area will reduce thermal resistance further. For layout recommendations, refer to
Application Note AN-1187 at www.ti.com/lsds/ti/analog/powermanagement/power_portal.page.

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Typical Performance Characteristics


Normalized Output Voltage

Line Regulation

Figure 4.

Figure 5.

Efficiency vs Input Voltage

Efficiency vs ILOAD

Figure 6.

Figure 7.

Switch Current Limit

Operating Quiescent Current

Figure 8.

Figure 9.

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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)


Standby Quiescent Current

ON/OFF Threshold Voltage

Figure 10.

Figure 11.

ON/OFF Pin Current (Sourcing)

Switching Frequency

Figure 12.

Figure 13.

Feedback Pin Bias Current

Continuous Mode Switching Waveforms


VIN = 20V, VOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 5A
L = 10 H, COUT = 400 F, COUTESR = 13 m

Figure 14.

A. VSW Pin Voltage, 10 V/div.


B. Inductor Current, 2 A/div
C. Output Ripple Voltage, 20 mV/div AC-Coupled
Figure 15. Horizontal Time Base: 1 s/div

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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)


Discontinuous Mode Switching Waveforms
VIN = 20V, VOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 500 mA
L = 10 H, COUT = 400 F, COUTESR = 13 m

A. VSW Pin Voltage, 10 V/div.


B. Inductor Current, 1 A/div
C. Output Ripple Voltage, 20 mV/div AC-Coupled
Figure 16. Horizontal Time Base: 1 s//iv

Load Transient Response for Continuous Mode


VIN = 20V, VOUT = 5V
L = 10 H, COUT = 400 F, COUTESR = 13 m

A. Output Voltage, 100 mV//div, AC-Coupled.


B. Load Current: 500 mA to 5A Load Pulse
Figure 17. Horizontal Time Base: 100 s/div

Load Transient Response for Discontinuous Mode


VIN = 20V, VOUT = 5V, vs
L = 10 H, COUT = 400 F, COUTESR = 13 m

A. Output Voltage, 100 mV/div, AC-Coupled.


B. Load Current: 200 mA to 3A Load Pulse
Figure 18. Horizontal Time Base: 200 s/div

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Block Diagram

* Active Inductor Patent Number 5,514,947


Active Capacitor Patent Number 5,382,918

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APPLICATION HINTS
The LM2678 provides all of the active functions required for a step-down (buck) switching regulator. The internal
power switch is a DMOS power MOSFET to provide power supply designs with high current capability, up to 5A,
and highly efficient operation.
The LM2678 is part of the SIMPLE SWITCHER family of power converters. A complete design uses a minimum
number of external components, which have been pre-determined from a variety of manufacturers . Using either
this data sheet or a design software program called LM267X Made Simple (version 2.0) a complete switching
power supply can be designed quickly. The software is provided free of charge and can be downloaded from
Texas Instrument's Internet site located at http://www.ti.com.

SWITCH OUTPUT
This is the output of a power MOSFET switch connected directly to the input voltage. The switch provides energy
to an inductor, an output capacitor and the load circuitry under control of an internal pulse-width-modulator
(PWM). The PWM controller is internally clocked by a fixed 260KHz oscillator. In a standard step-down
application the duty cycle (Time ON/Time OFF) of the power switch is proportional to the ratio of the power
supply output voltage to the input voltage. The voltage on pin 1 switches between Vin (switch ON) and below
ground by the voltage drop of the external Schottky diode (switch OFF).

INPUT
The input voltage for the power supply is connected to pin 2. In addition to providing energy to the load the input
voltage also provides bias for the internal circuitry of the LM2678. For ensured performance the input voltage
must be in the range of 8V to 40V. For best performance of the power supply the input pin should always be
bypassed with an input capacitor located close to pin 2.

C BOOST
A capacitor must be connected from pin 3 to the switch output, pin 1. This capacitor boosts the gate drive to the
internal MOSFET above Vin to fully turn it ON. This minimizes conduction losses in the power switch to maintain
high efficiency. The recommended value for C Boost is 0.01F.

GROUND
This is the ground reference connection for all components in the power supply. In fast-switching, high-current
applications such as those implemented with the LM2678, it is recommended that a broad ground plane be used
to minimize signal coupling throughout the circuit

FEEDBACK
This is the input to a two-stage high gain amplifier, which drives the PWM controller. It is necessary to connect
pin 6 to the actual output of the power supply to set the dc output voltage. For the fixed output devices (3.3V, 5V
and 12V outputs), a direct wire connection to the output is all that is required as internal gain setting resistors are
provided inside the LM2678. For the adjustable output version two external resistors are required to set the dc
output voltage. For stable operation of the power supply it is important to prevent coupling of any inductor flux to
the feedback input.

ON/OFF
This input provides an electrical ON/OFF control of the power supply. Connecting this pin to ground or to any
voltage less than 0.8V will completely turn OFF the regulator. The current drain from the input supply when OFF
is only 50A. Pin 7 has an internal pull-up current source of approximately 20A and a protection clamp zener
diode of 7V to ground. When electrically driving the ON/OFF pin the high voltage level for the ON condition
should not exceed the 6V absolute maximum limit. When ON/OFF control is not required pin 7 should be left
open circuited.

DAP (VSON PACKAGE)


The Die Attach Pad (DAP) can and should be connected to PCB Ground plane/island. For CAD and assembly
guidelines refer to Application Note AN-1187 at www.ti.com/lsds/ti/analog/powermanagement/power_portal.page.
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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Figure 19. Basic Circuit for Fixed Output Voltage Applications.

Figure 20. Basic Circuit for Adjustable Output Voltage Applications


Power supply design using the LM2678 is greatly simplified by using recommended external components. A wide
range of inductors, capacitors and Schottky diodes from several manufacturers have been evaluated for use in
designs that cover the full range of capabilities (input voltage, output voltage and load current) of the LM2678. A
simple design procedure using nomographs and component tables provided in this data sheet leads to a working
design with very little effort. Alternatively, the design software, LM267X Made Simple (version 6.0), can also be
used to provide instant component selection, circuit performance calculations for evaluation, a bill of materials
component list and a circuit schematic.
The individual components from the various manufacturers called out for use are still just a small sample of the
vast array of components available in the industry. While these components are recommended, they are not
exclusively the only components for use in a design. After a close comparison of component specifications,
equivalent devices from other manufacturers could be substituted for use in an application.
Important considerations for each external component and an explanation of how the nomographs and selection
tables were developed follows.

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INDUCTOR
The inductor is the key component in a switching regulator. For efficiency the inductor stores energy during the
switch ON time and then transfers energy to the load while the switch is OFF.
Nomographs are used to select the inductance value required for a given set of operating conditions. The
nomographs assume that the circuit is operating in continuous mode (the current flowing through the inductor
never falls to zero). The magnitude of inductance is selected to maintain a maximum ripple current of 30% of the
maximum load current. If the ripple current exceeds this 30% limit the next larger value is selected.
The inductors offered have been specifically manufactured to provide proper operation under all operating
conditions of input and output voltage and load current. Several part types are offered for a given amount of
inductance. Both surface mount and through-hole devices are available. The inductors from each of the three
manufacturers have unique characteristics.
Renco: ferrite stick core inductors; benefits are typically lowest cost and can withstand ripple and transient peak
currents above the rated value. These inductors have an external magnetic field, which may generate EMI.
Pulse Engineering: powdered iron toroid core inductors; these also can withstand higher than rated currents and,
being toroid inductors, will have low EMI.
Coilcraft: ferrite drum core inductors; these are the smallest physical size inductors and are available only as
surface mount components. These inductors also generate EMI but less than stick inductors.

OUTPUT CAPACITOR
The output capacitor acts to smooth the dc output voltage and also provides energy storage. Selection of an
output capacitor, with an associated equivalent series resistance (ESR), impacts both the amount of output ripple
voltage and stability of the control loop.
The output ripple voltage of the power supply is the product of the capacitor ESR and the inductor ripple current.
The capacitor types recommended in the tables were selected for having low ESR ratings.
In addition, both surface mount tantalum capacitors and through-hole aluminum electrolytic capacitors are offered
as solutions.
Impacting frequency stability of the overall control loop, the output capacitance, in conjunction with the inductor,
creates a double pole inside the feedback loop. In addition the capacitance and the ESR value create a zero.
These frequency response effects together with the internal frequency compensation circuitry of the LM2678
modify the gain and phase shift of the closed loop system.
As a general rule for stable switching regulator circuits it is desired to have the unity gain bandwidth of the circuit
to be limited to no more than one-sixth of the controller switching frequency. With the fixed 260KHz switching
frequency of the LM2678, the output capacitor is selected to provide a unity gain bandwidth of 40KHz maximum.
Each recommended capacitor value has been chosen to achieve this result.
In some cases multiple capacitors are required either to reduce the ESR of the output capacitor, to minimize
output ripple (a ripple voltage of 1% of Vout or less is the assumed performance condition), or to increase the
output capacitance to reduce the closed loop unity gain bandwidth (to less than 40KHz). When parallel
combinations of capacitors are required it has been assumed that each capacitor is the exact same part type.
The RMS current and working voltage (WV) ratings of the output capacitor are also important considerations. In a
typical step-down switching regulator, the inductor ripple current (set to be no more than 30% of the maximum
load current by the inductor selection) is the current that flows through the output capacitor. The capacitor RMS
current rating must be greater than this ripple current. The voltage rating of the output capacitor should be
greater than 1.3 times the maximum output voltage of the power supply. If operation of the system at elevated
temperatures is required, the capacitor voltage rating may be de-rated to less than the nominal room temperature
rating. Careful inspection of the manufacturer's specification for de-rating of working voltage with temperature is
important.

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INPUT CAPACITOR
Fast changing currents in high current switching regulators place a significant dynamic load on the unregulated
power source. An input capacitor helps to provide additional current to the power supply as well as smooth out
input voltage variations.
Like the output capacitor, the key specifications for the input capacitor are RMS current rating and working
voltage. The RMS current flowing through the input capacitor is equal to one-half of the maximum dc load current
so the capacitor should be rated to handle this. Paralleling multiple capacitors proportionally increases the
current rating of the total capacitance. The voltage rating should also be selected to be 1.3 times the maximum
input voltage. Depending on the unregulated input power source, under light load conditions the maximum input
voltage could be significantly higher than normal operation and should be considered when selecting an input
capacitor.
The input capacitor should be placed very close to the input pin of the LM2678. Due to relative high current
operation with fast transient changes, the series inductance of input connecting wires or PCB traces can create
ringing signals at the input terminal which could possibly propagate to the output or other parts of the circuitry. It
may be necessary in some designs to add a small valued (0.1F to 0.47F) ceramic type capacitor in parallel
with the input capacitor to prevent or minimize any ringing.

CATCH DIODE
When the power switch in the LM2678 turns OFF, the current through the inductor continues to flow. The path for
this current is through the diode connected between the switch output and ground. This forward biased diode
clamps the switch output to a voltage less than ground. This negative voltage must be greater than 1V so a low
voltage drop (particularly at high current levels) Schottky diode is recommended. Total efficiency of the entire
power supply is significantly impacted by the power lost in the output catch diode. The average current through
the catch diode is dependent on the switch duty cycle (D) and is equal to the load current times (1-D). Use of a
diode rated for much higher current than is required by the actual application helps to minimize the voltage drop
and power loss in the diode.
During the switch ON time the diode will be reversed biased by the input voltage. The reverse voltage rating of
the diode should be at least 1.3 times greater than the maximum input voltage.

BOOST CAPACITOR
The boost capacitor creates a voltage used to overdrive the gate of the internal power MOSFET. This improves
efficiency by minimizing the on resistance of the switch and associated power loss. For all applications it is
recommended to use a 0.01F/50V ceramic capacitor.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION


When the output voltage is greater than approximately 6V, and the duty cycle at minimum input voltage is greater
than approximately 50%, the designer should exercise caution in selection of the output filter components. When
an application designed to these specific operating conditions is subjected to a current limit fault condition, it may
be possible to observe a large hysteresis in the current limit. This can affect the output voltage of the device until
the load current is reduced sufficiently to allow the current limit protection circuit to reset itself.
Under current limiting conditions, the LM267x is designed to respond in the following manner:
1. At the moment when the inductor current reaches the current limit threshold, the ON-pulse is immediately
terminated. This happens for any application condition.
2. However, the current limit block is also designed to momentarily reduce the duty cycle to below 50% to avoid
subharmonic oscillations, which could cause the inductor to saturate.
3. Thereafter, once the inductor current falls below the current limit threshold, there is a small relaxation time
during which the duty cycle progressively rises back above 50% to the value required to achieve regulation.
If the output capacitance is sufficiently large, it may be possible that as the output tries to recover, the output
capacitor charging current is large enough to repeatedly re-trigger the current limit circuit before the output has
fully settled. This condition is exacerbated with higher output voltage settings because the energy requirement of
the output capacitor varies as the square of the output voltage (CV2), thus requiring an increased charging
current.

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A simple test to determine if this condition might exist for a suspect application is to apply a short circuit across
the output of the converter, and then remove the shorted output condition. In an application with properly
selected external components, the output will recover smoothly.
Practical values of external components that have been experimentally found to work well under these specific
operating conditions are COUT = 47F, L = 22H. It should be noted that even with these components, for a
devices current limit of ICLIM, the maximum load current under which the possibility of the large current limit
hysteresis can be minimized is ICLIM/2. For example, if the input is 24V and the set output voltage is 18V, then for
a desired maximum current of 1.5A, the current limit of the chosen switcher must be confirmed to be at least 3A.
Under extreme over-current or short circuit conditions, the LM267X employs frequency foldback in addition to the
current limit. If the cycle-by-cycle inductor current increases above the current limit threshold (due to short circuit
or inductor saturation for example) the switching frequency will be automatically reduced to protect the IC.
Frequency below 100 KHz is typical for an extreme short circuit condition.

SIMPLE DESIGN PROCEDURE


Using the nomographs and tables in this data sheet (or use the available design software at www.ti.com) a
complete step-down regulator can be designed in a few simple steps.
Step 1: Define the power supply operating conditions:
Required output voltage
Maximum DC input voltage
Maximum output load current
Step 2: Set the output voltage by selecting a fixed output LM2678 (3.3V, 5V or 12V applications) or determine
the required feedback resistors for use with the adjustable LM2678ADJ
Step 3: Determine the inductor required by using one of the four nomographs, Figure 21 through Figure 24.
Table 1 provides a specific manufacturer and part number for the inductor.
Step 4: Using Table 6 (fixed output voltage) or Table 12 (adjustable output voltage), determine the output
capacitance required for stable operation. Table 3 provides the specific capacitor type from the manufacturer of
choice.
Step 5: Determine an input capacitor from Table 6 for fixed output voltage applications. Use Table 3 to find the
specific capacitor type. For adjustable output circuits select a capacitor from Table 3 with a sufficient working
voltage (WV) rating greater than Vin max, and an rms current rating greater than one-half the maximum load
current (2 or more capacitors in parallel may be required).
Step 6: Select a diode from Table 10. The current rating of the diode must be greater than I load max and the
Reverse Voltage rating must be greater than Vin max.
Step 7: Include a 0.01F/50V capacitor for Cboost in the design.

FIXED OUTPUT VOLTAGE DESIGN EXAMPLE


A system logic power supply bus of 3.3V is to be generated from a wall adapter which provides an unregulated
DC voltage of 13V to 16V. The maximum load current is 4A. Through-hole components are preferred.
Step 1: Operating conditions are:
Vout = 3.3V
Vin max = 16V
Iload max = 4A
Step 2: Select an LM2678T-3.3. The output voltage will have a tolerance of
2% at room temperature and 3% over the full operating temperature range.
Step 3: Use the nomograph for the 3.3V device, Figure 21. The intersection of the 16V horizontal line (Vin max)
and the 4A vertical line (Iload max) indicates that L46, a 15H inductor, is required.
From Table 1, L46 in a through-hole component is available from Renco with part number RL-1283-15-43.
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Step 4: Use Table 6 to determine an output capacitor. With a 3.3V output and a 15H inductor there are four
through-hole output capacitor solutions with the number of same type capacitors to be paralleled and an
identifying capacitor code given. Table 3 provides the actual capacitor characteristics. Any of the following
choices will work in the circuit:
2 x 220F/10V Sanyo OS-CON (code C5)
2 x 820F/16V Sanyo MV-GX (code C5)
1 x 3900F/10V Nichicon PL (code C7)
2 x 560F/35V Panasonic HFQ (code C5)
Step 5: Use Table 6 to select an input capacitor. With 3.3V output and 15H there are three through-hole
solutions. These capacitors provide a sufficient voltage rating and an rms current rating greater than 2A (1/2 Iload
max). Again using Table 3 for specific component characteristics the following choices are suitable:
2 x 680F/63V Sanyo MV-GX (code C13)
1 x 1200F/63V Nichicon PL (code C25)
1 x 1500F/63V Panasonic HFQ (code C16)
Step 6: From Table 10 a 5A or more Schottky diode must be selected. For through-hole components only 40V
rated diodes are indicated and 4 part types are suitable:
1N5825
MBR745
80SQ045
6TQ045
Step 7: A 0.01F capacitor will be used for Cboost.

ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT DESIGN EXAMPLE


In this example it is desired to convert the voltage from a two battery automotive power supply (voltage range of
20V to 28V, typical in large truck applications) to the 14.8VDC alternator supply typically used to power electronic
equipment from single battery 12V vehicle systems. The load current required is 3.5A maximum. It is also
desired to implement the power supply with all surface mount components.
Step 1: Operating conditions are:
Vout = 14.8V
Vin max = 28V
Iload max = 3.5A
Step 2: Select an LM2678S-ADJ. To set the output voltage to 14.9V two resistors need to be chosen (R1 and R2
in Figure 20). For the adjustable device the output voltage is set by the following relationship:

where

VFB is the feedback voltage of typically 1.21V

(1)

A recommended value to use for R1 is 1K. In this example then R2 is determined to be:
(2)

R2 = 11.23K
The closest standard 1% tolerance value to use is 11.3K
This will set the nominal output voltage to 14.88V which is within 0.5% of the target value.

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Step 3: To use the nomograph for the adjustable device, Figure 24, requires a calculation of the inductor
Voltmicrosecond constant (ET expressed in VS) from the following formula:

where

VSAT is the voltage drop across the internal power switch which is Rds(ON) times Iload

(3)

In this example this would be typically 0.12 x 3.5A or 0.42V and VD is the voltage drop across the forward
bisased Schottky diode, typically 0.5V. The switching frequency of 260KHz is the nominal value to use to
estimate the ON time of the switch during which energy is stored in the inductor.
For this example ET is found to be:
(4)
(5)

Using Figure 24, the intersection of 27VS horizontally and the 3.5A vertical line (Iload max) indicates that L48 , a
47H inductor, or L49, a 33H inductor could be used. Either inductor will be suitable, but for this example
selecting the larger inductance will result in lower ripple current.
From Table 1, L48 in a surface mount component is available from Pulse Engineering with part number P0848.
Step 4: Use Table 12 to determine an output capacitor. With a 14.8V output the 12.5 to 15V row is used and with
a 47H inductor there are three surface mount output capacitor solutions. Table 3 provides the actual capacitor
characteristics based on the C Code number. Any of the following choices can be used:
1 x 33F/20V AVX TPS (code C6)
1 x 47F/20V Sprague 594 (code C8)
1 x 47F/20V Kemet T495 (code C8)
NOTE
When using the adjustable device in low voltage applications (less than 3V output), if the
nomograph, Figure 24, selects an inductance of 22H or less, Table 12 and Table 13 do
not provide an output capacitor solution. With these conditions the number of output
capacitors required for stable operation becomes impractical. It is recommended to use
either a 33H or 47H inductor and the output capacitors from Table 12 and Table 13.
Step 5: An input capacitor for this example will require at least a 35V WV rating with an rms current rating of
1.75A (1/2 Iout max). From Table 3 it can be seen that C12, a 33F/35V capacitor from Sprague, has the highest
voltage/current rating of the surface mount components and that two of these capacitor in parallel will be
adequate.
Step 6: From Table 10 a 5A or more Schottky diode must be selected. For surface mount diodes with a margin
of safety on the voltage rating one of two diodes can be used:
MBRD1545CT
6TQ045S
Step 7: A 0.01F capacitor will be used for Cboost.

VSON PACKAGE DEVICES


The LM2678 is offered in the 14 lead VSON surface mount package to allow for a significantly decreased
footprint with equivalent power dissipation compared to the DDPAK. For details on mounting and soldering
specifications,
refer
to
Application
Note
AN-1187
at
www.ti.com/lsds/ti/analog/powermanagement/power_portal.page.

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For Continuous Mode Operation

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Figure 22. LM2678-5.0

Figure 23. LM2678-12

Figure 24. LM2678-ADJ

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Table 1. Inductor Manufacturer Part Numbers


Inductor
Reference
Number

Inductance
(H)

Current
(A)

L23

33

L24

22

L25

Renco

Pulse Engineering
Through Hole

Surface Mount

Coilcraft

Through Hole

Surface Mount

1.35

RL-5471-7

RL1500-33

PE-53823

PE-53823S

DO3316-333

1.65

RL-1283-22-43

RL1500-22

PE-53824

PE-53824S

DO3316-223

15

2.00

RL-1283-15-43

RL1500-15

PE-53825

PE-53825S

DO3316-153

L29

100

1.41

RL-5471-4

RL-6050-100

PE-53829

PE-53829S

DO5022P-104

L30

68

1.71

RL-5471-5

RL6050-68

PE-53830

PE-53830S

DO5022P-683

L31

47

2.06

RL-5471-6

RL6050-47

PE-53831

PE-53831S

DO5022P-473

L32

33

2.46

RL-5471-7

RL6050-33

PE-53932

PE-53932S

DO5022P-333

L33

22

3.02

RL-1283-22-43

RL6050-22

PE-53933

PE-53933S

DO5022P-223

L34

15

3.65

RL-1283-15-43

PE-53934

PE-53934S

DO5022P-153

L38

68

2.97

RL-5472-2

PE-54038

PE-54038S

L39

47

3.57

RL-5472-3

PE-54039

PE-54039S

L40

33

4.26

RL-1283-33-43

PE-54040

PE-54040S

L41

22

5.22

RL-1283-22-43

PE-54041

P0841

L44

68

3.45

RL-5473-3

PE-54044

L45

10

4.47

RL-1283-10-43

P0845

DO5022P-103HC

L46

15

5.60

RL-1283-15-43

P0846

DO5022P-153HC

L47

10

5.66

RL-1283-10-43

P0847

DO5022P-103HC

L48

47

5.61

RL-1282-47-43

P0848

L49

33

5.61

RL-1282-33-43

P0849

Surface Mount

Table 2. Inductor Manufacturer Contact Numbers


Coilcraft

Phone

(800) 322-2645

FAX

(708) 639-1469

Phone

+44 1236 730 595

FAX

+44 1236 730 627

Phone

(619) 674-8100

FAX

(619) 674-8262

Pulse Engineering,

Phone

+353 93 24 107

Europe

FAX

+353 93 24 459

Renco Electronics

Phone

(800) 645-5828

FAX

(516) 586-5562

Coilcraft, Europe
Pulse Engineering

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Table 3. Input and Output Capacitor CodesSurface Mount
Capacitor
Reference
Code

18

Surface Mount
AVX TPS Series

Sprague 594D Series

Kemet T495 Series

C (F)

WV (V)

Irms (A)

C (F)

WV (V)

Irms (A)

C (F)

WV (V)

Irms (A)

C1

330

6.3

1.15

120

6.3

1.1

100

6.3

0.82

C2

100

10

1.1

220

6.3

1.4

220

6.3

1.1

C3

220

10

1.15

68

10

1.05

330

6.3

1.1

C4

47

16

0.89

150

10

1.35

100

10

1.1

C5

100

16

1.15

47

16

150

10

1.1

C6

33

20

0.77

100

16

1.3

220

10

1.1

C7

68

20

0.94

180

16

1.95

33

20

0.78

C8

22

25

0.77

47

20

1.15

47

20

0.94

C9

10

35

0.63

33

25

1.05

68

20

0.94

C10

22

35

0.66

68

25

1.6

10

35

0.63

C11

15

35

0.75

22

35

0.63

C12

33

35

4.7

50

0.66

C13

15

50

0.9

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Table 4. Input and Output Capacitor CodesThrough Hole


Capacitor
Reference
Code

Through Hole
Sanyo OS-CON SA Series

Sanyo MV-GX Series

Nichicon PL Series

Panasonic HFQ Series

C (F)

WV (V)

Irms (A)

C (F)

WV (V)

Irms (A)

C (F)

WV (V)

Irms (A)

C (F)

WV (V)

C1

47

6.3

1000

6.3

0.8

680

10

0.8

82

35

Irms (A)
0.4

C2

150

6.3

1.95

270

16

0.6

820

10

0.98

120

35

0.44

C3

330

6.3

2.45

470

16

0.75

1000

10

1.06

220

35

0.76

C4

100

10

1.87

560

16

0.95

1200

10

1.28

330

35

1.01

C5

220

10

2.36

820

16

1.25

2200

10

1.71

560

35

1.4

C6

33

16

0.96

1000

16

1.3

3300

10

2.18

820

35

1.62

C7

100

16

1.92

150

35

0.65

3900

10

2.36

1000

35

1.73

C8

150

16

2.28

470

35

1.3

6800

10

2.68

2200

35

2.8

C9

100

20

2.25

680

35

1.4

180

16

0.41

56

50

0.36

C10

47

25

2.09

1000

35

1.7

270

16

0.55

100

50

0.5

C11

220

63

0.76

470

16

0.77

220

50

0.92

C12

470

63

1.2

680

16

1.02

470

50

1.44

C13

680

63

1.5

820

16

1.22

560

50

1.68

C14

1000

63

1.75

1800

16

1.88

1200

50

2.22

C15

220

25

0.63

330

63

1.42

C16

220

35

0.79

1500

63

2.51

C17

560

35

1.43

C18

2200

35

2.68

C19

150

50

0.82

C20

220

50

1.04

C21

330

50

1.3

C22

100

63

0.75

C23

390

63

1.62

C24

820

63

2.22

C25

1200

63

2.51

Table 5. Capacitor Manufacturer Contact Numbers


Nichicon
Panasonic
AVX
Sprague/Vishay
Sanyo
Kemet

Phone

(847) 843-7500

FAX

(847) 843-2798

Phone

(714) 373-7857

FAX

(714) 373-7102

Phone

(845) 448-9411

FAX

(845) 448-1943

Phone

(207) 324-4140

FAX

(207) 324-7223

Phone

(619) 661-6322

FAX

(619) 661-1055

Phone

(864) 963-6300

FAX

(864) 963-6521

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Table 6. Output Capacitors for Fixed Output Voltage ApplicationSurface Mount (1)

(2)

Surface Mount
Output
Voltage (V)

Inductance
(H)

3.3

12

(1)
(2)

AVX TPS Series

Sprague 594D Series

Kemet T495 Series

No.

C Code

No.

C Code

No.

C Code

10

C1

C1

C2

15

C1

C1

C3

22

C2

C7

C4

33

C1

C7

C4

10

C2

C6

C4

15

C3

C7

C5

22

C2

C7

C4

33

C2

C3

C4

47

C2

C7

C4

10

C5

C6

C9

15

C5

C7

C9

22

C5

C6

C8

33

C5

C7

C8

47

C4

C6

C8

68

C5

C5

C7

100

C4

C5

C8

No. represents the number of identical capacitor types to be connected in parallel


C Code indicates the Capacitor Reference number in Table 3 and Table 4 for identifying the specific component from the manufacturer.

Table 7. Output Capacitors for Fixed Output Voltage ApplicationThrough Hole (1)

(2)

Through Hole
Output
Voltage (V)

3.3

12

(1)
(2)

20

Inductance
(H)

Sanyo OS-CON SA
Series

Sanyo MV-GX Series

Nichicon PL Series

Panasonic HFQ Series

No.

C Code

No.

C Code

No.

C Code

No.

C Code

10

C5

C6

C8

C6

15

C5

C5

C7

C5

22

C5

C10

C5

C7

33

C5

C10

C5

C7

10

C4

C5

C6

C5

15

C5

C10

C5

C7

22

C5

C9

C5

C5

33

C4

C5

C4

C4

47

C4

C4

C2

C4

10

C7

C10

C14

C4

15

C8

C6

C17

C5

22

C7

C5

C13

C5

33

C7

C4

C12

C4

47

C7

C3

C11

C3

68

C6

C2

C10

C3

100

C6

C2

C9

C1

No. represents the number of identical capacitor types to be connected in parallel


C Code indicates the Capacitor Reference number in Table 3 and Table 4 for identifying the specific component from the manufacturer.

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Table 8. Input Capacitors for Fixed Output Voltage ApplicationSurface Mount (1)

(2) (3)

Surface Mount
Output
Voltage (V)

Inductance
(H)

3.3

12

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

AVX TPS Series

Sprague 594D Series

Kemet T495 Series

No.

C Code

No.

C Code

No.

10

C7

C10

C9

15

See (4)

See (4)

C13

C12

22

See (4)

See (4)

C13

C12

33

See

(4)

(4)

C13

C12

10

C4

C6

C9

15

C9

C12

C10

22

See (4)

See (4)

C13

C12

33

See

(4)

See (4)

C13

C12

47

See (4)

See (4)

C13

C12

10

C9

C10

C10

15

C8

C10

C10

22

C9

C12

C10

33

See (4)

See (4)

C13

C12

47

See

(4)

(4)

C13

C12

68

See (4)

See (4)

C13

C12

100

See (4)

See (4)

C13

C12

See

See

C Code

No. represents the number of identical capacitor types to be connected in parallel


C Code indicates the Capacitor Reference number in Table 3 and Table 4 for identifying the specific component from the manufacturer.
Assumes worst case maximum input voltage and load current for a given inductance value.
Check voltage rating of capacitors to be greater than application input voltage.

Table 9. Input Capacitors for Fixed Output Voltage ApplicationThrough Hole (1)

(2) (3)

Through Hole
Output
Voltage (V)

Inductance
(H)

Sanyo OS-CON SA
Series
No.

3.3

12

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Sanyo MV-GX Series

C Code

No.

Nichicon PL Series

Panasonic HFQ Series

C Code

No.

C Code

No.

C Code

10

C9

C8

C18

C8

15

See (4)

See (4)

C13

C25

C16

22

See (4)

See (4)

C14

C24

C16

33

See

(4)

(4)

C14

C24

C16

10

C7

C8

C25

C8

15

See (4)

See (4)

C8

C25

C8

22

See

(4)

(4)

C13

C25

C16

33

See (4)

See (4)

C14

C23

C13

47

See (4)

See (4)

C12

C19

C11

10

C10

C8

C18

C8
C8

See

See

15

C10

C8

C18

22

See (4)

See (4)

C8

C18

C8

33

See (4)

See (4)

C12

C24

C14

47

See (4)

See (4)

C14

C23

C13

68

See

(4)

See (4)

C13

C21

C15

100

See (4)

See (4)

C11

C22

C11

No. represents the number of identical capacitor types to be connected in parallel


C Code indicates the Capacitor Reference number in Table 3 and Table 4 for identifying the specific component from the manufacturer.
Assumes worst case maximum input voltage and load current for a given inductance value.
Check voltage rating of capacitors to be greater than application input voltage.

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Table 10. Schottky Diode Selection Table


Reverse Voltage
(V)

Surface Mount
3A

20V

SK32

30V

SK33

Through Hole

5A or More

3A

5A or More

1N5820
SR302
MBRD835L

1N5821

30WQ03F
40V

31DQ03

SK34

MBRD1545CT

1N5822

1N5825

30BQ040

6TQ045S

MBR340

MBR745

30WQ04F

31DQ04

80SQ045

MBRS340

SR403

6TQ045

MBRD340
50V or More

SK35

MBR350

30WQ05F

31DQ05
SR305

Table 11. Diode Manufacturer Contact Numbers

22

International
Rectifier

Phone

(310) 322-3331

FAX

(310) 322-3332

Motorola

Phone

(800) 521-6274

FAX

(602) 244-6609

General
Semiconductor

Phone

(516) 847-3000

FAX

(516) 847-3236

Diodes, Inc.

Phone

(805) 446-4800

FAX

(805) 446-4850

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Table 12. Output Capacitors for Adjustable Output Voltage ApplicationsSurface Mount (1)

(2)

Surface Mount
Output Voltage (V)

1.21 to 2.50
2.5 to 3.75

3.75 to 5

5 to 6.25

6.25 to 7.5

7.5 to 10

10 to 12.5

12.5 to 15

15 to 20

20 to 30

30 to 37

(1)
(2)
(3)

Inductance (H)

AVX TPS Series

Sprague 594D Series

Kemet T495 Series

No.

C Code

No.

C Code

No.

C Code

33 (3)

C1

C2

C3

47 (3)

C1

C2

C3

33 (3)

C1

C2

C3

(3)

47

C1

C2

C3

22

C1

C2

C3

33

C1

C2

C3

47

C1

C2

C3

22

C2

C3

C4

33

C2

C3

C4

47

C2

C3

C4

68

C2

C3

C4

22

C2

C4

C4

33

C2

C3

C4

47

C3

C4

C6

68

C2

C3

C4

33

C5

C6

C8

47

C5

C6

C8

68

C5

C6

C8

100

C4

C5

C8

33

C5

C6

C8

47

C5

C6

C8

68

C5

C6

C8

100

C5

C6

C8

33

C6

C8

C8

47

C6

C8

C8

68

C6

C8

C8

100

C6

C8

C8

33

C8

C10

C10

47

C8

C9

C10

68

C8

C9

C10

100

C8

C9

C10

33

C9

C11

C11

47

C10

C12

C11

68

C9

C12

C11

100

C9

C12

C11

10

C13

C12

15

C13

C12

22

C13

C12

C13

C12

47

C13

C12

68

C13

C12

33

No Values Available

No. represents the number of identical capacitor types to be connected in parallel


C Code indicates the Capacitor Reference number in Table 3 and Table 4 for identifying the specific component from the manufacturer.
Set to a higher value for a practical design solution. See Application Hints section

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Table 13. Output Capacitors for Adjustable Output Voltage ApplicationsThrough Hole (1)

(2)

Through Hole
Output Voltage (V)

1.21 to 2.50
2.5 to 3.75

3.75 to 5

5 to 6.25

6.25 to 7.5

7.5 to 10

10 to 12.5

12.5 to 15

15 to 20

Inductance (H)

Sanyo OS-CON SA
Series

30 to 37

(1)
(2)
(3)

24

Nichicon PL Series

Panasonic HFQ
Series

No.

C Code

No.

C Code

No.

C Code

No.

33 (3)

C3

C1

C3

47 (3)

C2

C1

C3

C5

33 (3)

C3

C1

C1

C5

47 (3)

C2

C1

C3

C5

22

C3

C1

C1

C5

33

C2

C1

C1

C5

47

C2

C1

C3

C5

22

C5

C6

C3

C5

33

C4

C6

C1

C5

47

C4

C6

C3

C5

68

C4

C6

C1

C5

22

C5

C6

C1

C5

33

C4

C6

C3

C5

47

C4

C6

C1

C5

68

C4

C2

C1

C5

33

C7

C6

C14

C5

47

C7

C6

C14

C5

68

C7

C2

C14

C2

100

C7

C2

C14

C2

33

C7

C6

C14

C5

47

C7

C2

C14

C5

68

C7

C2

C9

C2

100

C7

C2

C9

C2

33

C9

C10

C15

C2

47

C9

C10

C15

C2

C Code

68

C9

C10

C15

C2

100

C9

C10

C15

C2

33

C10

C7

C15

C2

47

C10

C7

C15

C2

68

C10

C7

C15

C2

100

C10

C7

C15

C2

C7

C16

C2

C7

C16

C2

C7

C16

C2

100

C7

C16

C2

10

C12

C20

C10

15

C11

C20

C11

22

C11

C20

C10

C11

C20

C10

47

C11

C20

C10

68

C11

C20

C10

33
20 to 30

Sanyo MV-GX
Series

47
68

33

No Values Available

No Values Available

No. represents the number of identical capacitor types to be connected in parallel


C Code indicates the Capacitor Reference number in Table 3 and Table 4 for identifying the specific component from the manufacturer.
Set to a higher value for a practical design solution. See Application Hints section

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Changes from Revision H (April 2013) to Revision I

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Orderable Device

Status
(1)

Package Type Package Pins Package


Drawing
Qty

Eco Plan

Lead/Ball Finish

MSL Peak Temp

(2)

(6)

(3)

Op Temp (C)

Device Marking
(4/5)

LM2678S-12

NRND

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

45

TBD

Call TI

Call TI

-40 to 125

LM2678
S-12

LM2678S-12/NOPB

ACTIVE

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

45

Pb-Free (RoHS
Exempt)

CU SN

Level-3-245C-168 HR

-40 to 125

LM2678
S-12

LM2678S-3.3

NRND

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

45

TBD

Call TI

Call TI

-40 to 125

LM2678
S-3.3

LM2678S-3.3/NOPB

ACTIVE

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

45

Pb-Free (RoHS
Exempt)

CU SN

Level-3-245C-168 HR

-40 to 125

LM2678
S-3.3

LM2678S-5.0

NRND

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

45

TBD

Call TI

Call TI

-40 to 125

LM2678
S-5.0

LM2678S-5.0/NOPB

ACTIVE

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

45

Pb-Free (RoHS
Exempt)

CU SN

Level-3-245C-168 HR

-40 to 125

LM2678
S-5.0

LM2678S-ADJ

NRND

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

45

TBD

Call TI

Call TI

-40 to 125

LM2678
S-ADJ

LM2678S-ADJ/NOPB

ACTIVE

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

45

Pb-Free (RoHS
Exempt)

CU SN

Level-3-245C-168 HR

-40 to 125

LM2678
S-ADJ

LM2678SD-12

NRND

VSON

NHM

14

250

TBD

Call TI

Call TI

-40 to 125

S0003BB

LM2678SD-12/NOPB

ACTIVE

VSON

NHM

14

250

Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)

CU SN

Level-1-260C-UNLIM

-40 to 125

S0003BB

LM2678SD-3.3/NOPB

ACTIVE

VSON

NHM

14

250

Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)

CU SN

Level-1-260C-UNLIM

-40 to 125

S0003CB

LM2678SD-5.0/NOPB

ACTIVE

VSON

NHM

14

250

Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)

CU SN

Level-1-260C-UNLIM

-40 to 125

S0003DB

LM2678SD-ADJ

NRND

VSON

NHM

14

250

TBD

Call TI

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-40 to 125

S0003EB

LM2678SD-ADJ/NOPB

ACTIVE

VSON

NHM

14

250

Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)

CU SN

Level-1-260C-UNLIM

-40 to 125

S0003EB

LM2678SDX-3.3/NOPB

ACTIVE

VSON

NHM

14

2500

Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)

CU SN

Level-1-260C-UNLIM

-40 to 125

S0003CB

LM2678SDX-5.0/NOPB

ACTIVE

VSON

NHM

14

2500

Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)

CU SN

Level-1-260C-UNLIM

-40 to 125

S0003DB

LM2678SDX-ADJ/NOPB

ACTIVE

VSON

NHM

14

2500

Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)

CU SN

Level-1-260C-UNLIM

-40 to 125

S0003EB

LM2678SX-12/NOPB

ACTIVE

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

500

Pb-Free (RoHS
Exempt)

CU SN

Level-3-245C-168 HR

-40 to 125

LM2678
S-12

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(1)

Package Type Package Pins Package


Drawing
Qty

Eco Plan

Lead/Ball Finish

MSL Peak Temp

(2)

(6)

(3)

Op Temp (C)

Device Marking
(4/5)

LM2678SX-3.3/NOPB

ACTIVE

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

500

Pb-Free (RoHS
Exempt)

CU SN

Level-3-245C-168 HR

-40 to 125

LM2678
S-3.3

LM2678SX-5.0

NRND

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

500

TBD

Call TI

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-40 to 125

LM2678
S-5.0

LM2678SX-5.0/NOPB

ACTIVE

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

500

Pb-Free (RoHS
Exempt)

CU SN

Level-3-245C-168 HR

-40 to 125

LM2678
S-5.0

LM2678SX-ADJ

NRND

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

500

TBD

Call TI

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-40 to 125

LM2678
S-ADJ

LM2678SX-ADJ/NOPB

ACTIVE

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

500

Pb-Free (RoHS
Exempt)

CU SN

Level-3-245C-168 HR

-40 to 125

LM2678
S-ADJ

LM2678T-12/NOPB

ACTIVE

TO-220

NDZ

45

Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)

CU SN

Level-1-NA-UNLIM

-40 to 125

LM2678
T-12

LM2678T-3.3/NOPB

ACTIVE

TO-220

NDZ

45

Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)

CU SN

Level-1-NA-UNLIM

-40 to 125

LM2678
T-3.3

LM2678T-5.0

NRND

TO-220

NDZ

45

TBD

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LM2678
T-5.0

LM2678T-5.0/NOPB

ACTIVE

TO-220

NDZ

45

Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)

CU SN

Level-1-NA-UNLIM

-40 to 125

LM2678
T-5.0

LM2678T-ADJ

NRND

TO-220

NDZ

45

TBD

Call TI

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-40 to 125

LM2678
T-ADJ

LM2678T-ADJ/NOPB

ACTIVE

TO-220

NDZ

45

Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)

CU SN

Level-1-NA-UNLIM

-40 to 125

LM2678
T-ADJ

(1)

The marketing status values are defined as follows:


ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)

Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability
information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements for all 6 substances, including the requirement that
lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt): This component has a RoHS exemption for either 1) lead-based flip-chip solder bumps used between the die and package, or 2) lead-based die adhesive used between
the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS compatible) as defined above.

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in homogeneous material)
(3)

MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.

(4)

There may be additional marking, which relates to the logo, the lot trace code information, or the environmental category on the device.

(5)

Multiple Device Markings will be inside parentheses. Only one Device Marking contained in parentheses and separated by a "~" will appear on a device. If a line is indented then it is a continuation
of the previous line and the two combined represent the entire Device Marking for that device.
(6)

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*All dimensions are nominal

Device

Package Package Pins


Type Drawing

SPQ

Reel
Reel
A0
Diameter Width (mm)
(mm) W1 (mm)

B0
(mm)

K0
(mm)

P1
(mm)

W
Pin1
(mm) Quadrant

LM2678SD-12

VSON

NHM

14

250

178.0

16.4

5.3

6.3

1.5

12.0

16.0

Q1

LM2678SD-12/NOPB

VSON

NHM

14

250

178.0

16.4

5.3

6.3

1.5

12.0

16.0

Q1

LM2678SD-3.3/NOPB

VSON

NHM

14

250

178.0

16.4

5.3

6.3

1.5

12.0

16.0

Q1

LM2678SD-5.0/NOPB

VSON

NHM

14

250

178.0

16.4

5.3

6.3

1.5

12.0

16.0

Q1

LM2678SD-ADJ

VSON

NHM

14

250

178.0

16.4

5.3

6.3

1.5

12.0

16.0

Q1

LM2678SD-ADJ/NOPB

VSON

NHM

14

250

178.0

16.4

5.3

6.3

1.5

12.0

16.0

Q1

LM2678SDX-3.3/NOPB

VSON

NHM

14

2500

330.0

16.4

5.3

6.3

1.5

12.0

16.0

Q1

LM2678SDX-5.0/NOPB

VSON

NHM

14

2500

330.0

16.4

5.3

6.3

1.5

12.0

16.0

Q1

LM2678SDX-ADJ/NOPB

VSON

NHM

14

2500

330.0

16.4

5.3

6.3

1.5

12.0

16.0

Q1

LM2678SX-12/NOPB

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

500

330.0

24.4

10.75

14.85

5.0

16.0

24.0

Q2

LM2678SX-3.3/NOPB

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

500

330.0

24.4

10.75

14.85

5.0

16.0

24.0

Q2

LM2678SX-5.0

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

500

330.0

24.4

10.75

14.85

5.0

16.0

24.0

Q2

LM2678SX-5.0/NOPB

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

500

330.0

24.4

10.75

14.85

5.0

16.0

24.0

Q2

LM2678SX-ADJ

DDPAK/
TO-263

KTW

500

330.0

24.4

10.75

14.85

5.0

16.0

24.0

Q2

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LM2678SX-ADJ/NOPB

Package Package Pins


Type Drawing

SPQ

DDPAK/
TO-263

500

KTW

Reel
Reel
A0
Diameter Width (mm)
(mm) W1 (mm)
330.0

24.4

10.75

B0
(mm)

K0
(mm)

P1
(mm)

W
Pin1
(mm) Quadrant

14.85

5.0

16.0

24.0

Q2

*All dimensions are nominal

Device

Package Type

Package Drawing

Pins

SPQ

Length (mm)

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

LM2678SD-12

VSON

NHM

14

250

210.0

185.0

35.0

LM2678SD-12/NOPB

VSON

NHM

14

250

210.0

185.0

35.0

LM2678SD-3.3/NOPB

VSON

NHM

14

250

210.0

185.0

35.0

LM2678SD-5.0/NOPB

VSON

NHM

14

250

210.0

185.0

35.0

LM2678SD-ADJ

VSON

NHM

14

250

210.0

185.0

35.0

LM2678SD-ADJ/NOPB

VSON

NHM

14

250

210.0

185.0

35.0

LM2678SDX-3.3/NOPB

VSON

NHM

14

2500

367.0

367.0

35.0

LM2678SDX-5.0/NOPB

VSON

NHM

14

2500

367.0

367.0

35.0

LM2678SDX-ADJ/NOPB

VSON

NHM

14

2500

367.0

367.0

35.0

LM2678SX-12/NOPB

DDPAK/TO-263

KTW

500

367.0

367.0

45.0

LM2678SX-3.3/NOPB

DDPAK/TO-263

KTW

500

367.0

367.0

45.0

LM2678SX-5.0

DDPAK/TO-263

KTW

500

367.0

367.0

45.0

LM2678SX-5.0/NOPB

DDPAK/TO-263

KTW

500

367.0

367.0

45.0

LM2678SX-ADJ

DDPAK/TO-263

KTW

500

367.0

367.0

45.0

LM2678SX-ADJ/NOPB

DDPAK/TO-263

KTW

500

367.0

367.0

45.0

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