LT3959
Wide Input Voltage Range
Boost/SEPIC/Inverting Converter
with 6A, 40V Switch
FeaTures
DescripTion
The LT®3959 is a wide input range, current mode, DC/DC
controller which is capable of regulating either positive or
negative output voltages from a single feedback pin. It can
be configured as a boost, SEPIC or inverting converter.
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Wide V Range: 1.6V (2.5V Start-Up) to 40V
Positive or Negative Output Voltage Programming
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with a Single Feedback Pin
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PGOOD Output Voltage Status Report
Internal 6A/40V Power Switch
It features an internal low side N-channel MOSFET rated
for 6A at 40V and driven from an internal regulated sup-
Programmable Soft-Start
Programmable Operating Frequency (100kHz to 1MHz)
with One External Resistor
ply provided from V or DRIVE. The fixed frequency,
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current-mode architecture results in stable operation over
a wide range of supply and output voltages. The operating
frequency of LT3959 can be set over a 100kHz to 1MHz
range with an external resistor, or can be synchronized
to an external clock using the SYNC pin.
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Synchronizable to an External Clock
Low Shutdown Current < 1µA
INTV Regulator Supplied from V or DRIVE
Programmable Input Undervoltage Lockout with
CC
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Hysteresis
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The LT3959 features soft-start and frequency foldback
functions to limit inductor current during start-up and
output short-circuit. A window comparator on the FBX
pin reports via the PGOOD pin, providing output voltage
status indication.
Thermally Enhanced QFN (5mm × 6mm) and TSSOP
Packages
applicaTions
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Automotive
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Telecom
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Industrial
Typical applicaTion
2.5V to 24V Input, 12V Output SEPIC Converter
Excellent for Automotive 12V Post Regulator
Efficiency vs Output Current
100
V
IN
= 12V
4.7µF
50V
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
V
L1A
OUT
12V
500mA AT V = 2.5V
V
IN
2.5V TO
24V
IN
1.5A AT V > 8V
C
IN
IN
C
22µF
50V
×2
OUT
V
SW
124k
121k
IN
47µF
16V
×2
L1B
EN_UVLO
150k
LT3959
GND
PGOOD
DRIVE
TIE TO SGND
IF NOT USED
SYNC
RT
105K
0
200
400
600
800
1000
FBX
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
SS
V
C
SGND GNDK INTV
CC
3959 TA01b
27.4k
300kHz
0.1µF 7.5k
22nF
15.8K
4.7µF
3959 TA01a
3959fa
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