The LM3524D family is an improved version of the industry
standard LM3524. It has improved specifications and additional
features yet is pin for pin compatible with existing 3524
families. New features reduce the need for additional external
circuitry often required in the original version.
The LM3524D has a ±1% precision 5V reference. The current
carrying capability of the output drive transistors has been
raised to 200 mA while reducing VCEsat and increasing VCE
breakdown to 60V. The common mode voltage range of the
error-amp has been raised to 5.5V to eliminate the need for
a resistive divider from the 5V reference.
In the LM3524D the circuit bias line has been isolated from
the shut-down pin. This prevents the oscillator pulse amplitude
and frequency from being disturbed by shut-down. Also
at high frequencies (?300 kHz) the max. duty cycle per output
has been improved to 44% compared to 35% max. duty cycle
in other 3524s.
In addition, the LM3524D can now be synchronized externally,
through pin 3. Also a latch has been added to insure one
pulse per period even in noisy environments. The LM3524D
includes double pulse suppression logic that insures when a
shut-down condition is removed the state of the T-flip-flop will
change only after the first clock pulse has arrived. This feature
prevents the same output from being pulsed twice in a row,
thus reducing the possibility of core saturation in push-pull
designs.
Features
■ Fully interchangeable with standard LM3524 family
■ ±1% precision 5V reference with thermal shut-down
■ Output current to 200 mA DC
■ 60V output capability
■ Wide common mode input range for error-amp
■ One pulse per period (noise suppression)
■ Improved max. duty cycle at high frequencies
■ Double pulse suppression
■ Synchronize through pin 3