LT3942
36V, 2A Synchronous Buck-Boost
Converter and LED Driver
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LT®3942 is a monolithic 4-switch synchronous buck-
boost converter with constant voltage and constant cur-
rent regulation, suitable for both voltage regulator and
LED driver applications. The part can regulate the out-
put voltage, or input/output current with input voltages
above, below, or equal to the output voltage. The propri-
etary peak-buck peak-boost current mode control scheme
allows adjustable and synchronizable 300kHz to 2MHz
fixed frequency operation, or internal 25% triangle spread
spectrum operation for low EMI. The LT3942 covers 3V to
36V input and 0V to 36V output with seamless low-noise
mode transition.
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4-Switch Single Inductor Architecture Allows V
IN
Above, Below or Equal to V
OUT
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Constant Voltage and Constant Current Regulation
Proprietary Peak-Buck Peak-Boost Current Mode
3V to 36V Input Voltage Range
0V to 36V Output Voltage Range
1ꢀ.% Output Voltage Regulation
3% Output Current Regulation
5000:1 External and 128:1 Internal PWM Dimming
Open and Short LED Protection with Fault Reporting
300kHz to 2MHz Fixed Switching Frequency with
External Frequency Synchronization
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Flicker-Free Spread Spectrum for Low EMI
Available in 28-Lead QFN (4mm × 5mm)
AEC-Q100 Qualified for Automotive Applications
For voltage regulator applications, the LT3942 provides
input or output current monitor. For LED driver applica-
tions, it provides current regulation with up to 128:1 inter-
nal and 5000:1 external PWM dimming using an optional
high-side PMOS switch. Fault protection is also provided
to detect output short-circuit condition and open or short
LED condition.
APPLICATIONS
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Voltage Regulator with Accurate Current Limit
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General Purpose LED Driver
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Automotive and Industrial Lighting
TYPICAL APPLICATION
93% Efficient, 12W (12V, 1A) 2MHz Buck-Boost LED Driver
0.1µF
0.1µF
3.3µH
Efficiency vs VIN
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
BST1 SW1
PV
IN
SW2 BST2
100mΩ
V
IN
PV
OUT
IN
8V TO 36V
V
BUCK
499k
115k
1M
1M
10µF
10µF
BOOST
EN/UVLO
OVLO
FB
69.8k
34.8k
BUCK–BOOST
LT3942
ISP
ISN
INTV
CC
1µF
100k
PWMTG
ISMON
1A
FAULT
V
REF
V
V
LED
= 12V
LED
LED
0.22µF
I
= 1A
V
C
0
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1k
12V
CTRL
PWM
RP
SS
RT
ANALOG DIM
PWM DIM
1A
3942 TA01b
22nF
LED
14.3k
2MHz
2.2nF
GND
SYNC/SPRD
3942 TA01a
Rev. B
1
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