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TL499 Questions

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MC33063A

Hi there,

I have a few quick questions about the tl499, which I'm planning to produce 3.3 V, 5V, and 9V in three different circuits from a 3.7 LI-Io battery. There are two input pins for it, a series and switching input. Based on what I wanted in the initial specs, I'm assuming that I'm only supposed to connect my input to the switching input. However, do I leave the series input floating or do I ground it. My next question, is just to check for the application circuit that it is fine to use all the predefined values except for RE2 which will vary based on the desired output voltage. My last question is that in the application schematic, there is an arrow between RE1 and Cp. I assumed that this indicted that RE1 might be a potentiometer but the suggested layout only shows it as a resistor. Therefore, is there any significance to this arrow?

  • David,

    Sorry for the delay. Will be able to answer soon.
    Have you decided not to use the MC33063A?

    Best,
    Michael
  • David,

    1. Leave Series input floating or ground it?

    To be honest, you're probably fine either way, but grounding the input is a safer bet. This will ensure there is no voltage on the Series in pin to forward bias the internal diodes. Assuming there is no risk of the output voltage going negative, which i feel is a safe assumption.

    2. Use same predefined values in datasheet outside of RE1 and RE2?

    No, use this app note to help select the appropriate values - www.ti.com/.../slva141.pdf

    3. Arrow on RE1, what is this?

    You are correct, its a potentiometer. In an actual design, you will want this to be a resistor as shown in the layout.

    Best,
    Michael