LT3506A_15 Datasheet, PDF (5/24 Pages) Linear Technology – Dual Monolithic 1.6A Step-Down Switching Regulator

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
LT3506/LT3506A
Frequency vs Temperature
700
1.20
650
1.15
LT3506A
600
1.10
LT3506
550
1.05
500
–50 –25
0 25 50 75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
1.00
100 125
3506 G10
I_RUN/SS vs Temperature
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
–50 –25
0 25 50 75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100 125
3506 G12
RUN/SS Thresholds
vs Temperature
1.4
1.2
1.0
TO SWITCH
0.8
0.6
TO RUN
0.4
0.2
0
–50 –25
0 25 50 75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100 125
3506 G13
PIN FUNCTIONS
BOOST1 (Pin 1), BOOST2 (Pin 8): The BOOST pins are
used to provide drive voltages, higher than the input
voltage, to the internal bipolar NPN power switches. Tie
through a diode from V_OUT or from V_IN.
SW1 (Pin 2), SW2 (Pin 7): The SW pins are the outputs
of the internal power switches. Connect these pins to the
inductors, catch diodes and boost capacitors.
V_IN1 (Pins 3, 4): The V_IN1 pins supply current to the LT3506’s
internal regulator and to the internal power switch con-
nected to SW1. These pins must be locally bypassed.
V_IN2 (Pins 5, 6): The V_IN2 pins supply current to the inter-
nal power switch connected to SW2 and must be locally
bypassed. Connect these pins directly to V_IN1 unless power
for channel 2 is coming from a different source.
RUN/SS1 (Pin 13), RUN/SS2 (Pin 12): The RUN/SS pins
are used to shut down the individual switching regula-
tors and the internal bias circuits. They also provide a
soft-start function. To shut down either regulator, pull the
RUN/SS pin to ground with an open drain or collector.
Tie a capacitor from these pins to ground to limit switch
current during start-up. If neither feature is used, leave
these pins unconnected.
PG1 (Pin 14), PG2 (Pin 11): The Power Good pins are
the open collector outputs of an internal comparator. PG
remains low until the FB pin is within 10% of the final
regulation voltage. As well as indicating output regulation,
the PG pins can be used to sequence the two switching
regulators. These pins can be left unconnected. The PG
outputs are valid when V_IN is greater than 3.4V and either
of the RUN/SS pins is high. The PG comparators are
disabled in shutdown.
V_C1 (Pin 15), V_C2 (Pin 10): The V_C pins are the outputs of
the internal error amps. The voltages on these pins control
the peak switch currents. These pins are normally used
to compensate the control loops, but can also be used to
override the loops. Pull these pins to ground with an open
drain to shut down each switching regulator.
FB1 (Pin 16), FB2 (Pin 9): The LT3506 regulates each
feedback pin to 800mV. Connect the feedback resistor
divider taps to these pins.
Exposed Pad (Pin 17): The Exposed Pad of the package
provides both electrical contact to ground and good thermal
contact to the printed circuit board. The Exposed Pad must
be soldered to the circuit board for proper operation.
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