LT3510
Monolithic Dual Tracking
2A Step-Down Switching
Regulator
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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Wide Input Range: 3.1V to 25V
The LT®3510 is a dual current mode PWM step-down
DC/DC converter with two internal 2.5A switches. Inde-
pendent input voltage, feedback, soft-start and power
good pins for each channel simplify complex power
supply tracking/sequencing requirements.
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Two Switching Regulators with 2A Output Capability
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Independent Supply to Each Regulator
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Adjustable/Synchronizable Fixed Frequency
Operation from 250kHz to 1.5MHz
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Antiphase Switching
Outputs Can be Paralleled
Both converters are synchronized to either a common
external clock input or a resistor programmable fixed
250kHz to 1.5MHz internal oscillator. At all frequencies, a
180° phase relationship between channels is maintained,
reducingvoltagerippleandcomponentsize.Programmable
frequency allows for optimization between efficiency and
external component size.
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Independent, Sequential, Ratiometric or Absolute
Tracking Between Outputs
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Independent Soft-Start and Power Good Pins
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Enhanced Short-Circuit Protection
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Low Dropout: 95% Maximum Duty Cycle
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Low Shutdown Current: <10μA
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Minimum input-to-output voltage ratios are improved
by allowing the switch to stay on through multiple clock
cycles, only switching off when the boost capacitor needs
recharging, resulting in ~95% maximum duty cycle.
20-Lead TSSOP Package with Exposed Leadframe
APPLICATIONS
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DSP Power Supplies
Each output can be independently disabled using its own
soft-start pin, or by using the SHDN pin the entire part can
be placed in a low quiescent current shutdown mode.
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Disc Drives
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DSL/Cable Modems
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Wall Transformer Regulation
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The LT3510 is available in a 20-lead TSSOP package with
exposed leadframe for low thermal resistance.
Distributed Power Regulation
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PCI Cards
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
3.3V and 1.8V Dual 2A Step-Down Converter with Output Tracking
V
IN
12V
Efficiency
4.7μF
V
V
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
IN1
IN2
61.9k
V
= 3.3V
= 2.5V
OUT
SHDN
R /SYNC
T
V
= 5V
OUT
BST1
SW1
BST2
SW2
3.3μH
4.7μH
0.47μF
B360A
0.47μF
V
V
= 1.8V
OUT
OUT
PMEG4005
47μF
B360A
PMEG4005
LT3510
IND1
IND2
V
OUT2
V
V
1.8V
2A
OUT1
3.3V
OUT2
V
OUT1
2A
100μF
10k
24.9k
PG1
FB1
V
PG2
FB2
V
I
= 12V
= 0A
IN
V
C2
OUT2
C1
FREQUENCY = 500kHz
470pF
40.2k
470pF
40.2k
SS/TRACK1 SS/TRACK2
GND
0
0.5
LOAD CURRENT (A)
1.5
2
1
8.06k
10pF
47pF
8.06k
0.1μF
3510 TA01b
3510 TA01a
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