National Semiconductor LM26480 Dual High-Current Step-Down DC/DC & Linear Regulators Datasheet

The LM26480 is a multi-functional Power Management Unit, optimized for low-power digital applications. This device inte- grates two highly efficient 1.5A step-down DC/DC converters and two 300 mA linear regulators. The LM26480 is offered in a tiny 4 x 4 x 0.8mm LLP-24 pin package.


National Semiconductor LM26480 Dual High-Current Step-Down DC/DC & Linear Regulators Datasheet - cover page
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National Semiconductor
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
30
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PDF
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2.3 MB
Published
04 May, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
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About this manual

The LM26480 is a multi‑functional power‑management unit that integrates two 1.5 A step‑down DC/DC converters and two 300 mA linear regulators in a compact 4 × 4 × 0.8 mm LLP‑24 package. It is intended for low‑power digital applications, providing programmable output voltages and high efficiency.

Key specifications include up to 96 % conversion efficiency, 2 MHz PWM switching frequency, ±3 % feedback voltage accuracy, and a typical LDO dropout of 25 mV. The device offers extensive pin functions such as enable pins, synchronization input, and power‑on‑reset, and is supplied with detailed electrical characteristics and absolute‑maximum ratings.

What's inside

  • General Description
  • Key Specifications
  • Features
  • Applications
  • Typical Application Circuit
  • Pin Descriptions
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Physical Dimensions
  • Notes

Specifications

Buck converter output current1.5 A
Buck1 output voltage range0.8 V‑2.0 V
Buck2 output voltage range1.0 V‑3.3 V
Efficiencyup to 96 %
LDO output current300 mA
LDO dropout voltage (typ)25 mV
PWM switching frequency2 MHz

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum output current of the buck converters?

Each buck converter can deliver up to 1.5 A.

What is the efficiency of the buck converters?

The converters achieve up to 96 % efficiency.

What is the dropout voltage of the LDO regulators?

The LDOs have a typical dropout of 25 mV.

What is the switching frequency of the device?

The PWM switching frequency is 2 MHz.

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