LM3203 Step-Down DC-DC Converter with Bypass Mode for CDMA / WCDMA RF Power
Amplifiers
July 2005
LM3203
Step-Down DC-DC Converter with Bypass Mode for
CDMA / WCDMA RF Power Amplifiers
General Description
The LM3203 is a DC-DC converter optimized for powering
RF power amplifiers (PAs) from a single Lithium-Ion cell.
However, they may be used in many other applications. It
steps down an input voltage of 2.7V to 5.5V to an adjustable
output voltage of 0.8V to 3.6V. The output voltage is set
using a V
CON
analog input and external resistor dividers for
optimizing efficiency of the RF PA at various power levels.
The LM3203 offers 3 modes for mobile phones and similar
RF PA applications. Fixed-frequency PWM mode minimizes
RF interference. Bypass mode turns on an internal bypass
switch to power the PA directly from the battery. Shutdown
mode turns the device off and reduces battery consumption
to 0.1碌A(chǔ) (typ.).
The LM3203 is available in a 10-pin lead free micro SMD
package. A high switching frequency (2MHz) allows use of
tiny surface-mount components.
Features
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2MHz (typ.) PWM Switching Frequency
Operates from a single Li-Ion cell (2.7V to 5.5V)
Adjustable Output Voltage (0.8V to 3.6V)
500mA Maximum load capability (PWM and Bypass
mode)
PWM / Forced Bypass Mode
Low R
DSON
Bypass FET: 85m鈩?(typ.)
High Efficiency (96% typ. at 3.6V
IN
, 3.2V
OUT
at 150mA)
Fast Turn-on time when Enabled (50碌s typ.), 3GPP
Compliant
10-pin micro SMD Package
Current Overload Protection
Thermal Overload Protection
Applications
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Cellular Phones
Hand-Held Radios
RF PC Cards
Battery Powered RF Devices
Typical Application
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