LTC3868 Datasheet, PDF (1/38 Pages) Linear Technology – Low IQ, Dual 2-Phase Synchronous Step-Down Controller

Features
n _{Low Operating IQ: 170µA (One Channel On)}
n _{Wide Output Voltage Range: 0.8V ≤ VOUT ≤ 14V}
n _{Wide VIN Range: 4V to 24V}
n _{RSENSE or DCR Current Sensing}
n _{Out-of-Phase Controllers Reduce Required Input}
Capacitance and Power Supply Induced Noise
n _OPTI-LOOP^® _{Compensation Minimizes COUT}
n _{Phase-Lockable Frequency (75kHz to 850kHz)}
n _{Programmable Fixed Frequency (50kHz to 900kHz)}
n _{Selectable Continuous, Pulse-Skipping or}
Burst Mode^® Operation at Light Loads
n _{Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle}
n _{Adjustable Output Voltage Soft-Start}
n _{Power Good Output Voltage Monitor}
n _{Output Overvoltage Protection}
n _{Output Latchoff Protection During Short Circuit}
n _{Low Shutdown IQ: 8µA}
n _{Internal LDO Powers Gate Drive from VIN or EXTVCC}
n _{No Current Foldback During Start-Up}
n _{Small 5mm × 5mm QFN Package}
Applications
n _{Notebook and Palmtop Computers}
n _{Portable Instruments}
n _{Battery Operated Digital Devices}
n _{Distributed DC Power Systems}
LTC3868
Low I_Q, Dual
2-Phase Synchronous
Step-Down Controller
Description
The LTC^®3868 is a high performance dual step-down
switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel
synchronous power MOSFET stages. A constant frequency
current mode architecture allows a phase-lockable fre-
quency of up to 850kHz. Power loss and noise due to the
input capacitor ESR are minimized by operating the two
controller outputs out of phase.
The 170μA no-load quiescent current extends operating
life in battery-powered systems. OPTI-LOOP compensa-
tion allows the transient response to be optimized over
a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values. The
LTC3868 features a precision 0.8V reference and a power
good output indicator. A wide 4V to 24V input supply range
encompasses a wide range of intermediate bus voltages
and battery chemistries.
Independent soft-start pins for each controller ramp the
output voltages during start-up. Current foldback limits
MOSFET heat dissipation during short-circuit conditions.
The output short-circuit latchoff feature further protects
the circuit in short-circuit conditions.
For a leaded 28-lead SSOP package with a fixed current
limit and one PGOOD output, without phase modulation
or a clock output, see the LTC3868-1 data sheet.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Burst Mode, OPTI-LOOP, PolyPhase, µModule, Linear Technology and the Linear
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Typical Application
V_OUT1
3.3V
5A
High Efficiency Dual 8.5V/3.3V Step-Down Converter
3.3µH
0.1µF
V_IN
TG1
BOOST1
INTV_CC
TG2
BOOST2
4.7µF
V_IN
22µF ^{9V TO 24V}
50V
0.1µF
7.2µH
SW1
SW2
BG1
BG2
LTC3868
PGND
SENSE1⁺
SENSE2⁺
0.007Ω
62.5k
150µF
680pF
SENSE1^–
V_FB1
I_TH1
SS1
SGND
SENSE2^–
V_FB2
I_TH2
SS2
20k 15k
0.1µF
0.1µF
680pF
15k
0.01Ω
193k
20k
V_OUT2
8.5V
3.5A
150µF
3868 TA01
Efficiency and Power Loss
vs Load Current
100
10000
90
80
EFFICIENCY
70
1000
60
100
POWER LOSS
50
40
10
30
20
10
0
0.0001
0.001 0.01
V_IN = 12V
1
V_OUT = 3.3V
FIGURE 12 CIRCUIT
0.1
0.1
1
10
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
3868 TA01b
3868fb