LT3470
Micropower Buck Regulator
with Integrated Boost and
Catch Diodes
FeaTures
DescripTion
The LT®3470 is a micropower step-down DC/DC con-
verter that integrates a 300mA power switch, catch diode
and boost diode into low profile 3mm × 2mm DD and
ThinSOT™ packages. The LT3470 combines Burst Mode
and continuous operation to allow the use of tiny induc-
tor and capacitors while providing a low ripple output to
loads of up to 200mA.
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Low Quiescent Current: 26µA at 12V to 3.3V
IN
OUT
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Integrated Boost and Catch Diodes
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Input Range: 4V to 40V
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Low Output Ripple: <10mV
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<1µA in Shutdown Mode
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Output Voltage: 1.25V to 16V
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200mA Output Current
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Hysteretic Mode Control
With its wide input range of 4V to 40V, the LT3470 can
regulateawidevarietyofpowersources,from2-cellLi-Ion
batteries to unregulated wall transformers and lead-acid
batteries. Quiescent current in regulation is just 26µA in
a typical application while a zero current shutdown mode
disconnects the load from the input source, simplifying
power management in battery-powered systems. Fast
currentlimitingandhystereticcontrolprotectstheLT3470
and external components against shorted outputs, even
at 40V input.
– Low Ripple Burst Mode® Operation at Light Loads
– Continuous Operation at Higher Loads
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Solution Size as Small as 50mm
Low Profile (0.75mm) 3mm × 2mm Thermally
Enhanced 8-Lead DD and 1mm ThinSOT Packages
applicaTions
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Automotive Battery Regulation
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Power for Portable Products
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo and Burst Mode are registered trademarks
and ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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Distributed Supply Regulation
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Industrial Supplies
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Wall Transformer Regulation
Typical applicaTion
Efficiency and Power Loss vs Load Current
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
1000
100
10
V
IN
V
= 12V
IN
7V TO 40V
0.22µF
33µH
V
BOOST
IN
LT3470
SHDN
V
OUT
5V
OFF ON
2.2µF
SW
200mA
BIAS
604k
1%
22pF
FB
22µF
GND
200k
1%
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3470 TA01a
0.1
0.1
1
10
100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
3470 TA02
3470fd
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