LM3205TLX/NOPB Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (BGA) In Stock
Texas Instruments LM3205TLX/NOPB is a 650 mA adjustable step-down DC-DC converter optimized for RF power amplifier supply rails in an 8-ball DSBGA package. It accepts 2.7 V to 5.5 V input and delivers 0.8 V to 3.6 V output with current-mode PWM control. Available from stock worldwide with fast shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- BGA
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- LM3205TLX/NOPB Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -30.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 650 mA current-mode PWM buck converter with adjustable 0.8 V to 3.6 V output for RF PA bias supply
- 2.7 V to 5.5 V input range supporting operation from single-cell Li-ion down to 3 V rails
- Miniature 8-ball DSBGA package enabling sub-4 mm x 4 mm total solution size for compact RF modules
- RoHS-compliant lead-free design with fast transient response for dynamic PA voltage control
Applications
The LM3205TLX/NOPB is specifically optimized for powering RF power amplifiers in cellular handsets, WLAN modules, and Bluetooth transceivers where dynamic voltage scaling of the PA supply improves power efficiency at backed-off output power levels. Its 650 mA output current and fast load transient response support burst-mode RF transmitters that require PA voltage changes within microseconds between time slots. It is also used in portable test equipment and IoT wireless nodes requiring a compact, low-noise DC-DC converter from a lithium-ion battery.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Reach Compliance Code | Compliant |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Additional Feature | OUTPUT VOLTAGE IS 0.8 TO 3.6V |
| Analog IC - Other Type | SWITCHING REGULATOR |
| Control Mode | CURRENT-MODE |
| Control Technique | PULSE WIDTH MODULATION |
| Input Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Input Voltage-Min | 2.7V |
| Input Voltage-Nom | 3.6V |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PBGA-B8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e1 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Output Current-Max | 0.65A |
| Output Voltage-Max | 3.6V |
| Output Voltage-Min | 0.8V |
| Output Voltage-Nom | 3.4V |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | BGA8,3X3,20 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | GRID ARRAY, VERY THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Switcher Configuration | BUCK |
| Switching Frequency-Max | 2000kHz |
| Temperature Grade | OTHER |
| Terminal Finish | TIN SILVER COPPER |
| Terminal Form | BALL |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | BOTTOM |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 |
| Package | BGA |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What output voltage range and current does the LM3205TLX/NOPB support for RF power amplifier designs?
The LM3205TLX/NOPB provides an adjustable output voltage from 0.8 V to 3.6 V at up to 650 mA continuous output current. This range covers the typical PA supply voltage of 1.8 V to 3.4 V used in 2G, 3G, and WLAN power amplifiers, allowing dynamic voltage scaling to optimize transmitter efficiency across different output power levels.
What input voltage range makes the LM3205TLX/NOPB compatible with lithium-ion battery-powered designs?
The LM3205TLX/NOPB accepts input voltages from 2.7 V to 5.5 V, which covers the discharge range of a single-cell lithium-ion battery (3.0 V to 4.2 V) and standard 3.3 V or 5 V regulated rails. This makes it directly operable from a Li-ion cell without a pre-regulator, extending battery run time in mobile RF devices.
How does the 8-ball DSBGA package of the LM3205TLX/NOPB benefit RF module layout?
The 8-ball DSBGA package measures approximately 1.59 mm x 1.96 mm with a 0.5 mm ball pitch, giving a PCB footprint under 4 mm². Placing the converter directly adjacent to the RF PA die reduces supply trace inductance to under 1 nH, minimizing voltage ripple and switching noise coupling into the PA output at frequencies up to 2.4 GHz.
When is the LM3205TLX/NOPB a better choice than an LDO for RF PA power supply in a handset?
Use the LM3205TLX/NOPB instead of an LDO when the input-to-output voltage drop exceeds 0.5 V, as the buck converter achieves efficiency above 85% while an LDO would dissipate the excess voltage as heat with efficiency below 70% at 650 mA. For a 3.7 V battery powering a 1.8 V PA, the LM3205 saves roughly 400 mW of thermal dissipation, directly extending handset talk time.
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