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AMC2576
3A STEP DOWN VOLTAGE REGULATOR
DESCRIPTION FEATURES
The AMC2576 series is a step-down switching regulator with
all the required active functions. It is capable of driving 3A load
with excellent line and load regulations. These devices are
available in fixed output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, and an adjustable
output ve rsi o n.
The AMC2576 series offers a high-efficiency replacement for
popular three-terminal linear regulators. It requires only a
minimum number of external components. Substantially, it reduces
not only the area of board size but also the size of the heat sink. In
some cases, no heat sink is required.
The ± 4% tolerance on output voltage within specified input
voltages and output load conditions is guaranteed. The oscillator
frequency accuracy is within ±10%. External shutdown is included,
featuring 70µA(typical) standby current. The output switch
includes cycle-by-cycle current limitation, as well as thermal
shutdown for full protectio n u nder fault condi t i ons.
Guaranteed 3A output current
3.3V, 5V and adj ust abl e ou t put versions
Wide input voltage range, up to 40V
Internal oscillator of 52 KHz fixed
frequency
Wide adjustable version output voltage
range, from 1.23V to 37V ±4 % max over
line and load conditions
Low standby current, typ. 70µA, at
shutdown mode
Requires only 4 external components
Thermal shut down and current limit
protection
P+ Product enhancement tested
APPLICATIONS PACKAGE PIN OUT
LCD Monitors
ADD-ON Cards Switching Regulators
High Efficiency Step-Down Regulators
Efficient Pre-regulator for Linear
Regulators
VOLTAGE OPTIONS
AMC2576-3.3 – 3.3V Fixed
AMC2576-5.0 – 5.0V Fixed
AMC2576-ADJ – Adjustable Output
5-Pin Plastic TO-220
(Top View)
5. Enable
3. GND
2. VOUT
1. VIN
4. FB
5-Pin Plastic TO-263
Surface Mount
(Top View)
5. Enable
2. VOUT
1. VIN
4. FB
3. GND
5-Pin Plastic TO-220B
(Top View) (Sid e V iew)
5. Enable
2. VOUT
1. VIN
4. FB
3. GND
SO-8
(
To
p
View
)
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
VOU
T
GND
GND
GND
GND
FB
VIN
Enable
ORDER INFORMATION
Plastic
TO-220 Plastic
TO-220B Plastic
TO-263 Plastic SO
Temperature
Range P 5-pin PB 5-pin DD 5-pin DM 8pin
AMC2576-ADJP AMC2576-ADJPB AMC2576-ADJDD AMC2576-ADJDMF
AMC2576-ADJPF AMC2576-ADJPBF AMC2576-ADJDDF AMC2576-X.XDMF
AMC2576-X.XP AMC2576-X.XPB AMC2576-X.XDD
-40°C TJ 12 5°C
AMC2576-X.XPF AMC2576-X.XPBF AMC2576-X.XDDF
Note: 1.All surface-mount packages are available in Tape & Reel. Append the letter “T” to part number (i.e.AMC2576-X.XDMFT,
AMC2576-X.XDDT).
2.The letter “F” is marked for Lead Free process.
AMC2576
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
Figure 1. Fixed Output Voltage Versions
COUT
1000µF
OUTPUT
L1
100
µ
H
AMC2576-X.X
1
3 5
2
4
VIN
VOUT
FB
GND ENABLE
CIN
100µF
7V – 40V
DC INPUT
Figure 2. Adjustable Output Voltage Versions
R2
VOUT =V
REF ( 1 + R1 )
VOUT
R2 = R1 ( VREF 1 )
Where VREF = 1.23V, R1 between 1K and 5K
OUTPUT
COUT
1000µF
L1
100
µ
H
5
CIN
100µF
7V – 40V
DC INPUT
R2
R1
3
AMC2576-ADJ
2
4
VIN VOUT
FB
GND ENABLE
1
AMC2576
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Note 1)
Input Voltage, VIN 45V
ENABLE Pin Input Voltage -0.3V V VIN
Operating Junction Temperature, TJ 150°C
Storage Temperature Range -65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (soldiering, 10 seconds) 260°C
Note 1: Exceeding these ratings could cause damage to the device. All voltages are with respect to Ground. Currents are positive into,
negative out of the specified terminal.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING RATINGS
Temperature Range -40°C TJ 125°C
Input Voltage, VIN 40V(Max.)
THERMAL DATA
P,PB, DD PACKAGE:
Thermal Resistance-Junction to Tab, θJT 3.0°C /W
Th ermal Resistan ce-Junction to Ambient, θJA 45°C /W
Junction Temperature Calculation: TJ = TA + (PD × θ JA).
The θJA numbers are guidelines for the thermal performance of the device/pc-board system.
All of the above assume no ambient airflow.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
VIN 1
2
4
3
5
FB
GND
VOUT
Regulator
With
Enable
Comparator
52KHz
Oscillato
r
Driver
Thermal Shutdown
&
Current Limit
ENABLE
Reset
1.23V
Reference
R1*
R2*
Error
Amplifier
VOUT = 3.3V : R2/R1 = 1.7
VOUT = 5.0V : R2/R1 = 3.1
VOUT = Adjustable
: R2 = 0
R1 = Open
AMC2576
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DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Unless otherwise specified, these specifications apply VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 0.5A and the operating ambient
temperatures TJ = 25°C.
AMC2576
Parameter Symbol Test Conditio ns Min Typ Max Units
AMC2576-3.3 3.234 3.300 3.366
Output Voltage
(Note 1) AMC2576-5.0 VOUT Test circuit of Figure 1 4.900 5.000 5.100 V
AMC2576-3.3 6V VIN 40V 3.168 3.300 3.432
Output Voltage
(Note 1) AMC2576-5.0 VOUT 0.5A ILOAD 3A
Te st circuit of Figure 1 8V VIN 40V 4.800 5.000 5.200 V
AMC2576-3.3 6V VIN 40V 3.135 3.300 3.482
Output Voltage
(Note 1) AMC2576-5.0 VOUT 0.5A ILOAD 3A,
-40°C TJ 125°C
Te st circuit of Figure 1 8V VIN 40V 4.750 5.000 5.250 V
Feedback Voltage
(Note 1) AMC2576-ADJ VOUTFB Test circuit of Figure 2 VOUT = 5V 1.217 1.230 1.243 V
Feedback Voltage
(Note 1) AMC2576-ADJ VOUTFB 8V VIN 40V, VOUT = 5V,
Test circuit of Figure 2 0.5A ILOAD 3A 1.193 1.230 1.267 V
Feedback Voltage
(Note 1) AMC2576-ADJ VOUTFB 8V VIN 40V, VOUT = 5V,
Test circuit of Figure 2 0.5A ILOAD 3A,
-40°C TJ 125°C 1.180 1.230 1.286 V
AMC2576-3.3 75
AMC2576-5.0 ILOAD = 3A 77
Efficiency AMC2576-ADJ
ILOAD = 3A, VOUT = 5V 77 %
TJ = 25°C 47 52 58
Oscillator Frequency fOSC (Note 2) -40OC TJ 125°C 42 52 63
kHz
Quiescent Current IQ (Note 3) 5 10 mA
Standby Current ISTBY ENABLE = 5V 70 200 µA
TJ = 25°C 1.4 1.8
Saturation Voltage VSAT I
LOAD = 3A (Note 4) -40°C TJ 125°C 2.0
V
TJ = 25°C 50 100
Feedback Bias Current IFB VOUT = 5V
(ADJ version o nl y ) -40°C TJ 125°C 500
nA
Duty Cycle (ON) DC (Note 5) 93 98 %
TJ = 25°C 4.2 7 8.8
Current Limit ILIMIT (Note 2, 4) -40°C TJ 125°C 3.5 7.2 9 A
VOUT = 0V 0.3 2
Output Leakage Current ILEAK (Note 3) VOUT = -1V 9 20 mA
TJ = 25°C 2.2 1.4
VIH V
OUT = 0V -40°C TJ 125°C 2.4
TJ = 25°C 1.2 1.0
ENABLE Thre shold Volt age
VIL VOUT = Normal
Output Voltage -40°C TJ 125°C 0.8
V
IIH ENABLE = 5V 12 30
ENABLE Input Current IIL ENABLE = 0V 0 10
µA
AMC2576
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Note 1: External components such as the catch diode, inductor, input and output capacitors can affect switching regulator system performance.
Refer to Application Information for details.
Note 2: The oscillator frequency reduces to approximately 11kHz in the event of fault conditions, such as output short or overload. And the
regulated output voltage will drop approximately 40% from the nominal output voltage. This self-protection feature lowers the average
power dissipation by lowering the minimum duty cycle from 5% down to approximately 2%.
Note 3: For these parameters, FB is removed from VOUT and connected to +12V to force the output transistor OFF.
Note 4: VOUT pin sourcing current. No diode, inductor or capacitor connect to VOUT.
Note 5: FB is removed from VOUT and connected to 0V.
AMC2576
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CHARACTERIZATION CURVES
Test circuits of Figure 1 and 2, TJ =25°C, unless otherwise specified.
7.00
7.20
7.40
7.60
7.80
8.00
8.20
8.40
8.60
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TJ (°C)
Current Limit (A)
Current limit vs. temperature
VIN = 25V
0.00
0.30
0.60
0.90
1.20
1.50
1.80
2.10
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Dropout voltage vs. temperature
TJ (°C)
Dropout Voltage (V)
ILOAD=0. 5A
ILOAD=3A
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TJ (°C)
Standby current vs. temperature
Standby current (µA)
VIN =12V
VIN =40V
4.80
4.82
4.84
4.86
4.88
4.90
4.92
4.94
4.96
4.98
5.00
5.02
5.04
5.06
5.08
5.10
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Line regulation
VIN(V)
VOUT(V)
I
LOAD
=0.5A
I
LOAD
=3A
VOUT=5V
Output voltage vs. temperature
4.90
4.92
4.94
4.96
4.98
5.00
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
VOUT(V)
TJ (°C)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V
ILOAD = 0.5A
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
0 10203040
Quiescent current vs. input voltage
Input Voltage(V)
Quiescent Current (mA)
ILOAD=200mA
ILOAD=3A
VOUT = 5V
AMC2576
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CHARACTERIZATION CURVES (continued)
Test circuits of Figure 1 and 2, TJ =25°C, unless otherwise specified.
0.00
0.20
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.20
1.40
1.60
00.511.522.53
Saturation voltage vs. load current
ILOAD (A)
TJ = 25°C
TJ =125°C
Load transient response
VOUT
0.5A
3A
5V
Time:100µs/ Div
1A/ Div 100mV/ Div
ILOAD
Saturation voltage (V)
AMC2576
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Input Capacitors (CIN)
It is required that VIN must be bypassed with at least a 100µF electrolytic capacitor for stability. Also, it is strongly
recommended the capaci t or’s leads must be dept short, and located near the regulator as possible.
For low operating temperature range, for example, below -25°C, the input capacitor value may need to be larger. This
is due to the reason that the capacitance value of electrolytic capacitors decreases and the ESR increases with lower
temperatures and age. Paralleling a ceramic or solid tantalum capacitor will increase the regulator stability at cold
temperatures.
Output Capacitors (COUT)
An output capacitor is also required to filter the output voltage and is needed for loop stability. The capacitor should
be located near the AMC2576 using short PC board traces. Low ESR types capacitors are recommended for low
output ripple voltage and good stability. Generally, low value or low voltage (less than 12V) electrolytic capacitors
usually have higher ESR numbers. For example, the lower capacitor values (220µF–1000µF) will yield typically 50
mV to 150 mV of output ripple voltage, while larger-value capacito rs will reduce the ripple to approximately 20 mV
to 50 mV.
The amount of output ripple voltage is primarily a function of the ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) of the output
capacitor and the amplitude of the inductor ripple current (IIND).
Output Ripple Voltage = (IIND) × (ESR of COUT)
Some capacitors called “high-frequency,” “low-inductance,” or “low-ESR.” are recommended to use to further reduce
the output ripple voltage to 10 mV or 20 mV. However, very low ESR capacitors, such as Tantalum capacitors, should
be carefully evaluated.
Catch Diode
This diode is required to provide a return path for the inductor current when the switch is off. It should be located
close to the AMC2576 using short leads and short printed circuit traces as possible.
To satisfy the need of fast switching speed and low forward voltage drop, Schottky diodes are widely used to provide
the best efficiency, especially in low output voltage switching regulators (less than 5V). Besides, fast-Recovery,
high-efficiency, or ultra-fast recovery diodes are also suitable. But some types with an abrupt turn-off characteristic
may cause instability and EMI problems. A fast-recovery diode with soft recovery characteristics is a better choice.
AMC2576
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APPLICATION INFORMATION (contd.)
Output Voltage Ripple and Transients
The output ripple voltage is due mainly to the inductor saw tooth ripple current multiplied by the ESR of the output
capacitor.
The output voltage of a switching power supply will contain a saw tooth ripple voltage at the switcher frequency,
typically about 1% of the output voltage, and may also contain short voltage spikes at the peaks of the saw tooth
waveform.
Due to the fast switching action, and the parasitic inductance of the output filter capacitor, there is voltage spikes
presenting at the peaks of the saw tooth waveform. Cautions must be taken for stray capacitance, wiring inductance,
and even the scope probes used for transients evaluation. To minimize these voltage spikes, shortening the lead length
and PCB traces is always the first thought. Further more, an addition al small LC filter (20µH & 100µF) (as shown in
Figure 3) will possibly provide a 10X reduction in output ripp le voltage and transien ts.
Inductor Selection
The AMC2576 can be used for either continuous or discontinuous modes of operation. Each mode has distinctively
different op erating characteristics, which can affect the regulator performance and requirements.
With relatively heavy load currents, the circuit operates in the continuous mode (inductor current always flowing), but
under light load conditions, the circuit will be forced to the discontinuous mode (inductor current falls to zero for a
period of time). For light loads (less than approximately 300 mA) it may be desirable to operate the regulator in the
discontinuous mode, primarily because of the lower inductor values required for the discontinuous mode.
Inductors are available in different styles such as pot core, toroid, E-frame, bobbin core, et., as well as different core
materials, such as ferrites and powd ered iron . The least exp ens iv e, the bobbin co r e type , con s ists of wir e wrapp ed on a
ferrite rod core. This type of construction makes for an inexpensive inductor, but since the magnetic flux is not
completely contained within the core, it generates more electromagnetic interference (EMI). This EMI can cause
problems in sensitive circuits, or can give incorrect scope readings because of induced voltages in the scope probe.
An inductor should not be operated beyond its maximum rated current because it may saturate. When an inductor
begins to saturate, the inductance decreases rapidly and the inductor begins to look mainly resistive (the DC resistance
of the winding). This will cause the switch current to rise very rapidly. Different inductor types have different
saturation characteristics, and this should be well considered when selecting as inductor.
COUT
1000µF
AMC2576-ADJ
OUTPUT
L1
100
µ
H
5
2
4
VIN VOUT
FB
GND
CIN
100µF
7V – 40V
DC INPUT
R2
50K
R1
1.21
K
3 ENABLE
Figure 3. LC Filter for Low Output Ripple
1L2
20
µ
H
C1
100µF
AMC2576
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APPLICATION INFORMATION (contd.)
Feedback Connection
For fixed output voltage version, the FB (feedback) pin must be connected to VOUT. For the adjustable version, it is
important to place the output voltage ratio resistors near AMC2576 as possible in order to minimize the noise
introduction.
ENABLE
It is required that the ENABLE must not be left open. For normal operation, connect this pin to a “LOW” voltage
(typically, below 1.6V). On the other hand, for standby mode, connect this pin with a “HIGH” voltage. This pin can
be safely pulled up to +VIN without a resistor in series with it.
Grounding
To maintain output voltage stability, the power ground connections must be low-impedance. For the 5-lead TO-220
and TO-263 style package, both the tab and pin 3 are groun d and either connection may be used.
Heat Sink and Thermal Consideration
Although the AMC2576 requires only a small heat sink for most cases, the following thermal consideration is
important for all operation . With the packag e thermal resistances θJA and θJC, total power dissipation can be estimated
as follows:
PD = (VIN × IQ)+(VOUT / VIN)(ILOAD × VSAT);
When no heat sink is used, the junct io n temperature rise can be determined by the follow i ng:
TJ = PD × θJA;
With the ambient temperature, the actual junction temperature will be:
TJ = TJ +TA ;
If the actual operating junction temperature is out of the safe operating junction temperature (typically 125°C), then a
heat sink is required. When using a heat sink, the junction temperature rise will be reduced by the following:
TJ = PD × (θJC + θinterface + θHeat sink);
As one can see from the above, it is important to choose an heat sink with adequate size and thermal resistance, such
that to maintain the regulator’s junction temperature below the maximum operating temperature.
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PACKAGE
5-Pin Plastic TO-220 (P)
INCHES MILLIMETERS
MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX
A 0.560 - 0.650 14.23 - 16.51
B 0.380 - 0.420 9.66 - 10.66
C 0.140 - 0.190 3.56 - 4.82
D 0.018 - 0.035 0.46 - 0.89
F 0.140 - 0.160 3.56 - 4.06
G 0.134 - - 3.40 - -
J 0.012 - 0.045 0.31 - 1.14
K 0.500 - 0.580 12.70 - 14.73
N 0.268 TYP 6.80 TYP
R 0.080 - 0.115 2.04 - 2.92
S 0.045 - 0.055 1.14 - 1.39
T 0.230 - 0.270 5.85 - 6.85
K
D
G
NRJ
B
T
F
C
S
A
5-Pin Surface Mount TO-263 (DD)
INCHES MILLIMETERS
MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX
A 0.395 - 0.420 10.03 - 10.67
B 0.325 - 0.361 8.25 - 9.17
C 0.171 - 0.181 4.34 - 4.59
D 0.045 - 0.055 1.14 - 1.40
E 0.013 - 0.017 0.330 - 0.432
F 0.029 - 0.035 0.737 - 0.889
G 0.062 - 0.072 1.57 - 1.83
I - - 0.065 - - 1.65
K 0.575 0.635 14.60 16.13
L 0.090 0.110 2.29 2.79
M7° 7°
N3° 3°
FE
G
B
I
A
M
K
D
C
N
L
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5-Pin Plastic TO-220B (PB)
INCHES MILLIMETERS
MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX
A 0.380 0.401 0.420 9.65 10.20 10.65
B 0.248 6.30
c 0.348 0.358 0.368 8.85 9.10 9.35
c1 0.167 4.25
d1 0.138 3.50
d2 0.154 3.90
d3 0.213 5.40
e1 0.134 3.40
e2 0.268 6.80
e3 0.032 0.81
f 0.151 3.84
f1 0.039 1.00
G 0.048 0.05 0.052 1.22 1.27 1.32
H 0.996 25.30
I 0.175 0.180 0.185 4.44 4.57 4.70
J 0.965 24.50
K 0.105 2.67
L 0.164 0.173 0.182 4.17 4.40 4.63
M 0.05 1.27
N 0.013 0.015 0.025 0.33 0.381 0.63
O 0.322 0.331 0.340 8.17 8.40 8.63
z1 7°
7°
z2 7°
7°
z3 7°
7°
z4 5°
5°
Z5 5°
5°
d3
z2
z3
d1
HJ
O
d2
e1
e2
K
L
A
B
c
c1
z1
z4
G
I
M
f
f1
e3
z5
N
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8-Pin Plastic S.O.I.C.
SYMBOLS MIN. MAX.
A 0.053 0.069
A1 0.002 0.006
A2 - 0.059
D 0.190 0.197
E 0.150 0.155
H 0.228 0.244
L 0.016 0.050
θ° 0 8
UNIT: INCH
NOTES:
1. JEDEC OUTLINE. N/A
2. DIMENSIONS “D” DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD
FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS.
MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS AND GATE
BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 15mm (. 005in) PER
SIDE.
3. DIMENSIONS “E” DOES NOT INCLUDE
INTER-LEAD FLASH, OR PROTRUSIONS.
INTER-LEAD FLASH AND PROTRUSIONS
SHALL NOT EXCEED .25mm (.010in) PER SI DE.
AMC2576
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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without notice, and advises its customers to obtain the latest version of relevant information to verify, before placing
orders, that the information being relied on is current.
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ADDtek assumes to no liability to customer product design or application support. ADDtek warrants the performance of
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