Sunday, July 18, 2010

Simple Step-up PWM DC-DC Converter Integrated with 4 Buffers

This is a circuit for converter that is a simple form for DC to DC Converter circuit. This circuit is based on LM2711 from National Semiconductor. This is the figure of the circuit;


The LM2711 has a current mode PWM step-up DC/DC converter with a 1.4A, 0.17 internal switch. Capable of generating 8V at 300mA from a Lithium Ion battery, the LM2711 is ideal for generating bias voltages for large screen LCD panels. The LM2711 can be operated at switching frequencies of 600 KHz or 1.25MHz, allowing for easy filtering and low noise. An external compensation pin gives the user flexibility in setting frequency compensation, which makes possible the use of small, low ESR ceramic capacitors at the output. The LM2711 uses a patented internal circuitry to limit startup inrush current of the boost switching regulator without the use of an external soft start capacitor. An external soft start pin enables the user to tailor the soft start to a specific application. The LM2711 contains 4 Gamma buffers capable of supplying 50mA source and sink. The TSSOP-20 package ensures a low profile overall solution. [Schematic circuit source: National Semiconductor Notes]