LTC3633A-3_15 Datasheet, PDF (1/28 Pages) Linear Technology – Dual Channel 3A, 20V Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down Regulator

FEATURES
n _{3.6V to 20V Input Voltage Range}
n _{3A Output Current per Channel}
n _{Up to 95% Efficiency}
n _{Low Duty Cycle Operation: 5% at 2.25MHz}
n _{Selectable 0°/180° Phase Shift Between Channels}
n _{Adjustable Switching Frequency: 500kHz to 4MHz}
n _{External Frequency Synchronization}
n _{Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and}
Load Transient Response
n _{0.6V Reference Allows Low Output Voltages}
n _{User Selectable Burst Mode}^® _{Operation or Forced}
Continuous Operation
n _{Output Voltage Tracking and Soft-Start Capability}
n _{Short-Circuit Protected}
n _{Overvoltage Input and Overtemperature Protection}
n _{Power Good Status Outputs}
n _{Available in (4mm × 5mm) QFN-28 and 28-Lead}
TSSOP Packages
APPLICATIONS
n _{Distributed Power Systems}
n _{Battery Powered Instruments}
n _{Point of Load Power Supplies}
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LTC3633A-2/LTC3633A-3
Dual Channel 3A, 20V
Monolithic Synchronous
Step-Down Regulator
DESCRIPTION
The LTC^®3633A-2 is a high efficiency, dual-channel mono-
lithic synchronous buck regulator using a controlled on-time,
current mode architecture, with phase lockable switching
frequency. The two channels can run 180° out of phase to
relax the requirements for input and output capacitance. The
operating supply voltage range is from 3.6V to 20V, making
it suitable for lithium-ion battery stacks as well as point of
load power supply applications from a 12V or 5V supply.
The operating frequency is programmable from 500kHz to
4MHz with an external resistor and may be synchronized
to an external clock signal. The high frequency capabil-
ity allows the use of small surface mount inductors and
capacitors. The unique constant frequency/controlled on-
time architecture is ideal for high step-down ratio applica-
tions that operate at high frequency while demanding fast
transient response. An internal phase locked loop servos
the on-time of the internal one-shot timer to match the
frequency of the internal clock or an applied external clock.
The LTC3633A-2 can select between forced continuous
mode and high efficiency Burst Mode operation. The
LTC3633A-2 and LTC3633A-3 differ in their output volt-
age sense range (refer to Table 1 in the Operation section
for a description of the entire LTC3633A product family).
TYPICAL APPLICATION
V_OUT2
5V AT 3A
V_IN
6V TO 20V
47µF
x2
1.5µH _0.1µF
22µF ^73.2k
PV_IN2 PV_IN1 SV_IN
RUN1
RUN2
INTV_CC
ITH1
LTC3633A-2 ITH2
RT
MODE/SYNC
PHMODE
TRACKSS2
TRACKSS1
PGOOD2
PGOOD1
BOOST2
BOOST1
SW2
V_ON2
10k ^{VFB2 SGND PGND}
SW1
V_ON1
V_FB1
2.2µF
0.1µF ^1µH
10k ^45.3k
V_OUT1
3.3V AT 3A
22µF
3633a23 TA01a
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Efficiency vs Load Current
100
Burst Mode
90 OPERATION
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
V_IN = 12V
0
0.001
0.01
0.1
V_OUT = 5V
V_OUT = 3.3V
1
10
LOAD CURRENT (A)
3633a23 TA01b
3633a23fb
1