LM3481QMMX/NOPBQ1 - 48V Boost/SEPIC/Flyback Controller | TI
Référence : LM3481QMMX/NOPBQ1 ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.45 | $3,45 |
| 10 | $3.1 | $31,00 |
| 100 | $2.6 | $260,00 |
| 500 | $2.25 | $1 125,00 |
| 1 000 | $1.95 | $1 950,00 |
LM3481QMMX/NOPBQ1 Présentation
A switching controller is the brain of a switched-mode power supply (SMPS): it drives an external low-side N-FET as the primary switch, regulating the output through current-mode PWM control. As a controller (rather than a monolithic regulator), the LM3481-Q1 lets designers scale output power freely by choosing an external MOSFET, inductor, and sense resistor, making it suitable from a few watts up to tens of watts.
Key features include current-mode PWM control with 85% maximum duty cycle, programmable switching frequency (set by a single resistor, up to 1MHz) enabling small magnetics and fast transient response, an internal 5V regulated gate-driver rail for the external N-FET, cycle-by-cycle current limit, thermal shutdown, and a frequency-foldback/soft-start-friendly architecture that simplifies startup in boost applications. Wide 2.97V to 48V VIN supports automotive 12V and 24V rails with load-dump headroom.
The LM3481-Q1 is fabricated on a proven analog process, qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1 (-40C to +125C ambient), making it suitable for under-hood and in-cabin automotive systems. The VSSOP-10 package has a low profile of 1mm and small footprint for space-constrained designs. Output voltage is set by a feedback divider; the FB reference threshold is specified in the datasheet.
Typical applications include automotive LED headlamp and backlight drivers, on-board charger auxiliary supplies, infotainment display boost rails, industrial 24V-to-higher-voltage boost converters, and isolated or non-isolated flyback auxiliaries.
Design tip: keep the switch-node and gate-drive loops tight, and size the current-sense resistor for the desired cycle-by-cycle limit while accounting for its power dissipation.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour LM3481QMMX/NOPBQ1 — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec LM3481QMMX/NOPBQ1 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, RoHS Status, Topology.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
LM3481QMM/NOPB
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
LM3481MMX/NOPB
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$0.9 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →LM3481QMY/NOPB
✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
LM5117QMHX/NOPB
⚡ Même boîtier✓ En stock
$3.72 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →MAX668AUB
⚡ Même boîtier ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
LM3481QMMX/NOPBQ1 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Topologie | Boost, SEPIC, Flyback |
| Control Method | Current Mode PWM |
| Plage de tension d'entrée | 2.97 V to 48 V |
| Output Polarity | Positive |
| Switch Type | External Low-Side N-Channel FET |
| Maximum Switching Frequency | 1 MHz (resistor programmable) |
| Maximum Duty Cycle | 85% |
| Nombre de sorties | 1 |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 Grade 1 |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40C to +125C |
| Boîtier | 10-VSSOP / 10-MSOP (3.00mm width) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| Protection Features | Cycle-by-cycle current limit, thermal shutdown |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant (NOPB / lead-free) |
| Gate Driver Supply | Internal regulated VCC for N-FET drive |
Configuration des broches de LM3481QMMX/NOPBQ1
| Broche 1 | SW — Switch node connection to external N-FET drain |
| Broche 2 | VCC — Internal regulated supply output for gate drive |
| Broche 3 | GND — Ground reference |
| Broche 4 | FB — Feedback input from output voltage divider |
| Broche 5 | COMP — Loop compensation network connection |
| Broche 6 | FREQ — Switching frequency set resistor |
| Broche 7 | SS — Soft-start capacitor connection |
| Broche 8 | VIN — Input supply, 2.97V to 48V |
| Broche 9 | CS — Current sense input for cycle-by-cycle limit |
| Broche 10 | AGND — Analog ground for controller reference |
Applications typiques
LM3481QMMX/NOPBQ1 convient pour 6 applications: Automotive LED Headlamp Driver, Automotive Infotainment Display Boost Rail, On-Board Charger Auxiliary Supply, Industrial 24V Boost Converter, SEPIC Battery-Power Conversion, Gateway and Telematics Power Stage.
Automotive LED Headlamp Driver
The LM3481-Q1 fits automotive LED headlamp boost stages because its 2.97V to 48V VIN absorbs load-dump transients and its AEC-Q100 Grade 1 rating covers the -40C to +125C engine-bay environment. Operating in boost mode with an external low-side N-FET, it steps 12V up to the LED string voltage; cycle-by-cycle current limit plus the current-mode loop enable constant-current LED drive, and 1MHz-capable operation keeps the inductor small for lamp housings.
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Automotive Infotainment Display Boost Rail
Infotainment panels require a stable 12V-to-18V or higher boost rail from the car battery. The LM3481-Q1 drives an external MOSFET, allowing designers to scale output current to the display backlight and logic load without being limited by an internal switch. Its current-mode PWM with 85% duty cycle and resistor-programmable frequency (up to 1MHz) lets the converter sit above the AM band to ease EMI filtering, while AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification meets cabin temperature requirements.
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On-Board Charger Auxiliary Supply
EV on-board chargers need an auxiliary rail powered from the high-voltage DC link. The LM3481-Q1's 48V maximum VIN and flyback topology support make it a fit for tapping intermediate 12V/24V/48V buses to generate isolated or non-isolated auxiliary supplies for gate drivers and contactors. Using an external N-FET lets the design handle tens of watts, and thermal shutdown plus cycle-by-cycle current limit provide robust fault handling in high-voltage environments.
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Industrial 24V Boost Converter
Industrial control and instrumentation running from 24V buses frequently need 36V to 48V rails for sensors, OLED displays, or op-amp supplies. The LM3481-Q1 boosts from 24V with ample headroom, and its wide VIN also tolerates 12V fallback operation. The current-mode loop simplifies loop compensation with ceramic output capacitors, and the VSSOP-10 footprint keeps the controller overhead small on dense industrial PCBs.
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SEPIC Battery-Power Conversion
For battery-powered equipment where the input varies above and below the required output, the LM3481-Q1 SEPIC configuration regulates a fixed output from a 3-cell to 4-cell series battery. Its low 2.97V minimum VIN supports deeply discharged cells, while the coupled-inductor SEPIC topology with an external low-side FET delivers efficient step-up/step-down conversion. Programmable frequency up to 1MHz permits small coupled inductors in portable and robotics designs.
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Gateway and Telematics Power Stage
Automotive gateway and telematics modules generate 5V or 8V intermediate rails from a fluctuating 9V to 16V battery input. The LM3481-Q1 in boost mode with pre-boost for cold crank keeps downstream bucks such as the LM5176 or TPS65 family powered during voltage dips. Its small VSSOP-10 package and high switching frequency reduce board area, and AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification supports the telematics unit's under-dash temperature profile.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour LM3481QMMX/NOPBQ1 — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | LM3481QMM/NOPB | LM3481MMX/NOPB | MAX668AUB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | VSSOP-10 (DGS) | VSSOP-10 (DGS) - same | VSSOP-10 (DGS) - same | MSOP-10 - same footprint, different pinout |
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Analog Devices |
| Input Voltage Range | 2.97 V to 48 V | 2.97 V to 48 V | 2.97 V to 48 V | 3 V to 28 V |
| Topologies | Boost, SEPIC, Flyback | Boost, SEPIC, Flyback | Boost, SEPIC, Flyback | Boost, SEPIC, Flyback |
| Max Switching Frequency | 1 MHz | 1 MHz | 1 MHz | 500 kHz |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 Grade 1 | AEC-Q100 Grade 1 | Not automotive qualified | Not automotive qualified |
| Control Method | Current Mode PWM | Current Mode PWM | Current Mode PWM | Current Mode PWM |
| Pin-to-Pin Drop-In | N/A (reference) | Yes - identical | Yes - identical | No - redesign required |
Principaux différenciateurs
- AEC-Q100 Grade 1 automotive qualification (vs LM3481MMX/NOPB)
- Wider 48V VIN than cross-brand MSOP-10 controllers (vs MAX668AUB)
- Scalable output power via external FET (vs LM5117QMHX/NOPBQ1)
Notes de conception
Keep the power loop (input cap, external N-FET, inductor, sense resistor) as tight as possible; the SW node carries high dv/dt and radiates. Route the CS sense line differentially to the sense resistor Kelvin contacts to avoid false current-limit trips from switch-node ringing. Place the FREQ, FB, and COMP components close to their pins with a solid analog ground return to pin 10.
In boost converters the output is connected to VIN through the inductor when the FET fails short, so add reverse protection or a fuse if the load must be protected. Ensure VCC (internal regulator) has the recommended decoupling capacitor or gate drive collapses at high frequency. Never exceed the 48V absolute maximum VIN - automotive load dump requires upstream TVS suppression.
Because this is a controller, thermal design centers on the external MOSFET and sense resistor, not the VSSOP-10 itself. Size the FET for RMS current and switching loss at your frequency; at 1MHz, switching loss dominates, so choose a FET with low Qgd. Verify sense resistor power: P = I^2 x R, and derate at 125C ambient for AEC-Q1 designs.
Informations de conformité
NOPB suffix indicates No Pb (lead-free) per TI ordering nomenclature. AEC-Q100 Grade 1 per TI LM3481-Q1 product page. REACH and halogen-free status not stated in provided data.
