LTC3633A/LTC3633A-1
Dual Channel 3A, 20V
Monolithic Synchronous
Step-Down Regulator
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
TheLTC®3633Aisahighefficiency,dual-channelmonolithic
synchronous buck regulator using a controlled on-time,
current mode architecture, with phase lockable switching
frequency. The two channels can run 180° out of phase to
relaxtherequirementsforinputandoutputcapacitance.The
operatingsupplyvoltagerangeisfrom3.6Vto20V, making
it suitable for lithium-ion battery stacks as well as point of
load power supply applications from a 12V or 5V supply.
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3.6V to 20V Input Voltage Range
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3A Output Current per Channel
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Up to 95% Efficiency
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Low Duty Cycle Operation: 5% at 2.25MHz
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Selectable 0°/180° Phase Shift Between Channels
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Adjustable Switching Frequency: 500kHz to 4MHz
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External Frequency Synchronization
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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and
Load Transient Response
Theoperatingfrequencyisprogrammablefrom500kHzto
4MHz with an external resistor and may be synchronized
to an external clock signal. The high frequency capabil-
ity allows the use of small surface mount inductors and
capacitors. The unique constant frequency/controlled on-
time architecture is ideal for high step-down ratio applica-
tions that operate at high frequency while demanding fast
transient response. An internal phase locked loop servos
the on-time of the internal one-shot timer to match the
frequencyoftheinternalclockoranappliedexternalclock.
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0.6V Reference Allows Low Output Voltages
User Selectable Burst Mode® Operation or Forced
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Continuous Mode Operation
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Output Voltage Tracking and Soft-Start Capability
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Short-Circuit Protected
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Overvoltage Input and Overtemperature Protection
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Power Good Status Outputs
LTC3633: 16V Absolute Maximum V
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IN
IN
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LTC3633A: 20V Absolute Maximum V , Pin Compatible
with LTC3633
Low Profile (4mm × 5mm) QFN-28 and 28-Lead
TSSOP Packages
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TheLTC3633Acanselectbetweenforcedcontinuousmode
and high efficiency Burst Mode operation. The LTC3633A
and LTC3633A-1 differ in their output voltage sense range
(refer to Table 1 in the Operation section for a description
of the entire LTC3633A product family).
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Burst Mode, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks
of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178, 5847554, 6580258, 6304066, 6476589,
6774611.
APPLICATIONS
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Distributed Power Systems
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Battery Powered Instruments
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Point of Load Power Supplies
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Efficiency vs Load Current
V
IN
6V TO 20V
100
47μF
x2
Burst Mode
OPERATION
V
IN2
V
IN1
RUN1
RUN2
INTV
CC
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
ITH1
ITH2
RT
2.2μF
LTC3633A
MODE/SYNC
PHMODE
V2P5
TRACKSS2
PGOOD2
BOOST2
TRACKSS1
PGOOD1
BOOST1
1.5μH
1μH
0.1μF
0.1μF
V
V
OUT1
V
OUT
V
OUT
= 5V
= 3.3V
OUT2
5V AT 3A
SW2
SW1
3.3V AT 3A
V
IN
= 12V
V
V
V
ON1
ON2
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
V
FB1
FB2
SGND PGND
LOAD CURRENT (A)
73.2k
45.3k
10k
22μF
10k
22μF
3633a TA01b
3633a TA01a
3633a1f
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