
LM3411
Precision Secondary Regulator/Driver
General Description
The LM3411 is a low power fixed-voltage (3.3V or 5.0V) pre-
cision shunt regulator designed specifically for driving an op-
toisolator to provide feedback isolation in a switching regula-
tor.
The LM3411 circuitry includes an internally compensated op
amp, a bandgap reference, NPN output transistor, and volt-
age setting resistors.
A trimmed precision bandgap reference with temperature
drift curvature correction, provides a guaranteed 1% preci-
sion over the operating temperature range (Agrade version).
The amplifier’s inverting input is externally accessible for
loop frequency compensation when used as part of a larger
servo system. The output is an open-emitter NPN transistor
capable of driving up to 15 mA of load current.
Because of its small die size, the LM3411 has been made
available in the sub-miniature 5-lead SOT23-5 surface
mount package. This package is ideal for use in space criti-
cal applications.
Although its main application is to provide a precision output
voltage (no trimming required) and maintain very good regu-
lation in isolated DC/DC converters, it can also be used with
other types of voltage regulators or power semiconductors to
provide a precision output voltage without precision resistors
or trimming.
Features
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 Fixed voltages of 3.3V and 5.0V with initial tolerance of
±
1% for standard grade and
 ±
0.5% for A grade
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 Custom voltages available (3V–17V)
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 Wide output current range, 20 μA–15 mA
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 Low temperature coefficient
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 Available in 5-lead SOT23-5 surface mount package
(tape and reel)
Applications
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 Secondary controller for isolated DC/DC PWM switching
regulators systems
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 Use with LDO regulator for high-precision fixed output
regulators
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 Precision monitoring applications
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 Use with many types of regulators to increase precision
and improve performance
Typical Application and Functional Diagram
SIMPLE SWITCHER
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Basic Isolated DC/DC Converter
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LM3411 Functional Diagram
December 1999
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