LT3150
Fast Transient Response,
Low Input Voltage, Very Low Dropout
Linear Regulator Controller
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
TheLT®3150drivesalowcostexternalN-channelMOSFET
as a source follower to produce a fast transient response,
very low dropout voltage linear regulator. Selection of the
N-channelMOSFETRDS(ON) allowsdropoutvoltagesbelow
300mV for low VIN to low VOUT applications.
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Fast Transient Response Optimized with
Ceramic Output Capacitors
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FET RDS(ON) Defines Dropout Voltage
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±1% Reference Tolerance Over Temperature
Multifunction LDO Shutdown Pin with Latchoff
Fixed Frequency 1.4MHz Boost Converter Generates
MOSFET Gate Drive
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The LT3150 includes a fixed frequency boost regulator
that generates gate drive for the N-channel MOSFET. The
internally compensated current mode PWM architecture
combined with the 1.4MHz switching frequency permits
the use of tiny, low cost capacitors and inductors.
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Internally Compensated Boost Converter Uses Tiny
Capacitors and Inductor
Independent Boost Converter Shutdown Control
Permits LDO Output Voltage Supply Sequencing
16-Lead SSOP Package
The LT3150’s transient load performance is optimized
with ceramic output capacitors. A precision 1.21V refer-
ence accommodates low voltage supplies.
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APPLICATIO S
Protection includes a high side current limit amplifier that
activates a fault timer circuit. A multifunction shutdown
pin provides either current limit time-out with latchoff,
overvoltageprotectionorthermalshutdown. Independent
shutdown control of the boost converter provides on/off
and sequencing control of the LDO output voltage.
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Microprocessor, ASIC and I/O Supplies
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Very Low Dropout Input-to-Output Conversion
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Logic Termination Supplies
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
1.8V to 1.5V, 4A Very Low Dropout Linear Regulator
(Typical Dropout Voltage = 65mV at IOUT = 4A)
Transient Response for
0.1A to 4A Output Load Step
MBR0520L
+
L1
C1
4.7µF
6.19k
1%
LT3150
10µH
5.1Ω
50mV/DIV
V
FB1
SW
V
IN1
IN2
1.37k
1%
SHDN2 SHDN1
SWGND
GND
V
IN
I
I
POS
1.8V
C
IN
+
NEG
220µF
2.5V
×2
2A/DIV
Si4410
GND
GATE
FB2
COMP
V
1.5V
4A
OUT
243Ω
1%
2.2µF ×10
1.5k
X5R CERAMIC
0805 CASE
3150 TA02
20µs/DIV
6800pF
50pF
1020Ω
1%
C
: PANASONIC SP SERIES EEFUE0E221R 20%
IN
C1: AVX TAJA475M020R 20V 20%
L1: MURATA LQH32CN100K11 OR SUMIDA CDRH3D16100
3150 TA01
3150f
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