LT3686
37V/1.2A Step-Down
Regulator in 3mm × 3mm DFN
FeAtures
Description
The LT®3686 is a current mode PWM step-down DC/DC
converter with an internal 1.2A power switch, packaged in
10-lead 3mm × 3mm DFN. The wide input range of 3.6V to
37V makes the LT3686 suitable for regulating power from
awidevarietyofsources,including24Vindustrialsupplies
and automotive batteries. Its high maximum frequency al-
lows the use of tiny inductors and capacitors, resulting in
a very small solution. Operating frequency above the AM
band avoids interfering with radio reception, making the
LT3686 particularly suitable for automotive applications.
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Wide Input Range:
Operation from 3.6V to 37V
Overvoltage Lockout Protects Circuit Through
55V Transients
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Low Minimum On-Time:
Converts 16V to 3.3V
1.2A Output Current
at 2MHz
IN
OUT
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Adjustable Frequency: 300kHz to 2.5MHz
Constant Switching Frequency at Light Loads
Tracking and Soft-Start
Precision UVLO
Cycle-by-cycle current limit and DA current sense provide
protectionagainstfaultconditions.Soft-startandfrequency
foldback eliminate input current surge during start-up. An
optional internal regulated active load at the output via
the BD pin keeps the LT3686 at full switching frequency
at light loads, resulting in low, predictable output ripple
abovetheaudioandAMbands.Internalcompensationand
an internal boost diode reduce external component count.
Short-Circuit Robust
I in Shutdown <1µA
Q
Internally Compensated
10-Lead 3mm × 3mm DFN Package
ApplicAtions
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Automotive Systems
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owners.
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Battery-Powered Equipment
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Wall Transformer Regulation
Distributed Supply Regulation
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typicAl ApplicAtion
3.3V Step-Down Converter
12VIN Efficiency (2.1MHz)
90
80
V
IN
V
BD
IN
6V TO 37V
3.3V
OUT
2.2µF
EN/UVLO
BOOST
0.22µF
6.8µH
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
5V
OUT
LT3686
GND
V
3.3V
1.2A
SW
MODE
OUT
MBRM140
31.6k
SS
RT
DA
FB
10nF
10k
22µF
15.4k
3686 TA01a
0
400
600
800 1000 1200
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
200
(V 6V TO 16V AT 2.1MHz)
IN
3686 TA01b
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