LT3501 Datasheet, PDF (1/28 Pages) Linear Technology – Monolithic Dual Tracking 3A Step-Down Switching Regulator

FEATURES
■ _{Wide Input Range: 3.1V to 25V}
■ _{Two Switching Regulators with 3A Output Capability}
■ _{Independent Supply to Each Regulator}
■ _{Adjustable/Synchronizable Fixed Frequency}
Operation from 250kHz to 1.5MHz
■ _{Antiphase Switching}
■ _{Outputs Can be Paralleled}
■ _{Independent, Sequential, Ratiometric or Absolute}
Tracking Between Outputs
■ _{Independent Soft-Start and Power Good Pins}
■ _{Enhanced Short-Circuit Protection}
■ _{Low Dropout: 95% Maximum Duty Cycle}
■ _{Low Shutdown Current: <10µA}
■ _{20-Lead TSSOP Package with Exposed Leadframe}
APPLICATIONS
■ _{DSP Power Supplies}
■ _{Disc Drives}
■ _{DSL/Cable Modems}
■ _{Wall Transformer Regulation}
■ _{Distributed Power Regulation}
LT3501
Monolithic Dual Tracking
3A Step-Down Switching
Regulator
DESCRIPTION
The LT^®3501 is a dual current mode PWM step-down
DC/DC converter with two internal 3.5A switches. Inde-
pendent input voltage, feedback, soft-start and power
good pins for each channel simplify complex power
supply tracking/sequencing requirements.
Both converters are synchronized to either a common
external clock input or a resistor programmable fixed
250kHz to 1.5MHz internal oscillator. At all frequencies, a
180° phase relationship between channels is maintained,
reducing voltage ripple and component size. Programmable
frequency allows for optimization between efficiency and
external component size.
Minimum input-to-output voltage ratios are improved
by allowing the switch to stay on through multiple clock
cycles, only switching off when the boost capacitor needs
recharging, resulting in ~95% maximum duty cycle.
Each output can be independently disabled using its own
soft-start pin, or by using the SHDN pin the entire part can
be placed in a low quiescent current shutdown mode.
The LT3501 is available in a 20-lead TSSOP package with
exposed leadframe for low thermal resistance.
, LT, LTC, and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
V_IN
12V
4.7µF
PMEG4005
3.3V and 1.8V Dual 3A Step-Down Converter with Output Tracking
4.7µH
PMEG4005
V_IN1
SHDN
V_IN2
R_T/SYNC
61.9k
BST1
0.47µF
SW1
BST2
0.47µF
SW2
B360A
LT3501
3.3µH
B360A
V_OUT1
3.3V
3A
47µF
24.9k
8.06k
470pF
10pF 40.2k
IND1
V_OUT1
IND2
V_OUT2
PG1
PG2
FB1
FB2
V_C1
V_C2
SS/TRACK1 SS/TRACK2
GND
0.1µF
V_OUT2
1.8V
10k
100µF ^3A
470pF
40.2k
47pF 8.06k
3501 TA01a
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90
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20
10
0
0
Efficiency
V_OUT1 = 5V
V_OUT1 = 3.3V
V_OUT1 = 1.8V _{VOUT1 = 2.5V}
V_IN = 12V
I_OUT2 = 0A
FREQUENCY = 500kHz
0.5 1 1.5 2
LOAD CURRENT (A)
2.5 3
3501 TA01b
3501fb
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