Introduction

Features and Benefits

• Wide voltage range: With an input voltage range of 6V-28V, the converter is able to support a wide variety of power and voltage sources. This allows for greater flexibility of design for the engineer.
• High efficiency: The LM21212AMHX-1/NOPB yields up to 96% efficiency in most applications. This high efficiency results in low power dissipations which enable the converter to operate over a wide temperature range.
• Low output ripple: The converter is able to maintain extremely low output ripple levels, typically below 30mV, which results in improved system performance.
• Low component cost: The LM21212AMHX-1/NOPB\'s integrated features, such as converter enable control, over-voltage protection and skip-cycle mode, also enable the designer to reduce component costs.

Applications

• Data processing applications: The LM21212AMHX-1/NOPB can be used to provide a power supply to processors used in cellular phones, laptops, set-top boxes, DVD players and PDAs.
• Commercial applications: The converter is used to provide regulated voltages for processor and switching power supplies in such applications as servers, industrial controllers, medical equipment and LED lighting.
• Automotive applications: The LM21212AMHX-1/NOPB is used in vehicle battery and powertrain systems, such as electronic power steering and antilock braking systems.
• Battery-backed designs: The LM21212AMHX-1/NOPB is often used in designs that require battery backup for time-sensitive tasks such as alarms and surveillance systems.

Working Principle