LTC3618_15 Datasheet, PDF (1/24 Pages) Linear Technology – Dual 4MHz, 3A Synchronous Buck Converter for DDR Termination

LTC3618
Dual 4MHz, ±3A
Synchronous Buck Converter
for DDR Termination
Features
n _{DDR Power Supply, Termination and Reference}
n _{High Efficiency: Up to 94%}
n _{Dual Outputs with ±3A Output Current Capability}
n _{2.25V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range}
n _{±1% Output Voltage Accuracy}
n _{VTT Output Voltage Down to 0.5V}
n _{Shutdown Current ≤1µA}
n _{VTTR = VDDQIN/2, VFB2 = VTTR}
n _{Adjustable Switching Frequency Up to 4MHz}
n _{Internal or External Compensation}
n _{Selectable 0°/90°/180° Phase Shift Between Channels}
n _{Internal or External Soft-Start for VDDQ, Internal}
Soft-Start for V_TT
n _{Power Good Status Outputs}
n _{Low Profile 4mm × 4mm QFN-24 and TSSOP-24}
Packages
Applications
n _{DDR Memory}
n _{Supports DDR, DDR2, and DDR3 Standards}
n _{Tracking Supplies}
Description
The LTC^®3618 is a dual synchronous step-down regulator
using a current mode, constant-frequency architecture. It
provides a complete DDR solution with an input voltage
range from 2.25V to 5.5V.
The output of the first step-down regulator offers a high
accuracy V_DDQ supply. A buffered reference generates
VTTR at 50% of VDDQIN and drives loads up to ±10mA.
The second regulator generates the DDR termination volt-
age (V_TT) equal to VTTR. Both regulators are capable of
delivering ±3A of load current at 1MHz switching frequency.
The operating frequency is externally programmable up to
4MHz, allowing the use of small surface mount inductors.
0°, 90°, or 180° of phase shift between the two channels
can be selected to minimize input current ripple. For
switching noise-sensitive applications, the LTC3618 can
be synchronized to an external clock up to 4MHz.
The LTC3618 is offered in leadless 24-pin 4mm × 4mm
QFN and thermally enhanced 24-pin TSSOP packages.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear
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Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5481178, 6498466, 6580258, 6611131.
Typical Application
V_IN
3.3V
100µF
SV_IN PV_IN1 PV_IN2
RUN1
VDDQIN
1µH
TRACK/SS1
SW1
PGOOD1
ITH1
LTC3618 _FB1
RT
392k
MODE/SYNC
1µH
PHASE
SW2
RUN2
PGOOD2
FB2
V_REF
=
V_DDQ
2
0.01µF
ITH2
VTTR
SGND
PGND
3618 TA01a
422k
210k
V_DDQ
1.8V/3A
47µF
V_TT
0.9V/±3A
47µF
Efficiency and Power Loss vs Load Current
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0.01
V_DDQ = 1.8V
V_TT = 0.9V
0.1
1
LOAD CURRENT (A)
10
1
0.1
0.01
10
3618 TA01b
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