Power
Nat Semi Adds Three High Output Voltage Products to SIMPLE SWITCHER Power Module Family
National Semiconductor introduced three new SIMPLE SWITCHER® power modules, the first to drive high output voltage applications in a variety of markets including industrial, communications infrastructure and military. The easy-to-use LMZ14201H, LMZ14202H and LMZ14203H power modules provide the efficiency of a synchronous switching regulator with the simplicity of a linear regulator, eliminating the external inductor and complex layout placement challenges typical of switching regulator designs.
The Pin-to-pin compatible with other family members, the modules integrate a shielded inductor and feature efficiency up to 97 percent. The integrated inductor alleviates EMI concerns as the modules comply with both CISPR 22 Class B radiated and conducted emissions standards.
The LMZ14201H, LMZ14202H and LMZ14203H drive loads from 1A to 3A and are well-suited to generate intermediate bus voltages in systems using a distributed point of load (POL) architecture. High efficiency and excellent thermal performance make the modules ideal for systems without airflow. In addition, the products used in conjunction with an application-specific circuit can generate a -15V bias supply so audio amplifiers such as National’s LME49880 achieve a wider dynamic range.