LT8685S
42V Quad, Gangable, Synchronous,
Monolithic Step-Down Regulator
FEATURES
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DESCRIPTION
Silent Switcher®2 Architecture
The LT®8685S is a highly flexible, four channel, current
mode, monolithic regulator able to power a wide range
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Ultralow EMI Emissions
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Optional Spread Spectrum Modulation
of automotive and industrial applications while occupying
minimal board space.
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Two High Voltage Synchronous Buck Regulators
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3V to 42V Input Voltage Range
The LT8685S combines two 42V capable 2.5A buck reg-
ulators with two 8V capable 4A buck regulators. The two
42V regulators may be combined to provide up to 5A of
output current using a single inductor. Similarly, the two
8V regulators may be combined to provide up to 8A of
output current using a single inductor. Individual channel
enable, track/soft-start and power good pins provide flex-
ible power supply sequencing and control. The LT8685S
features a Silent Switcher 2 architecture, plus selectable
spread spectrum mode, to provide ultralow EMI/EMC
emissions while delivering high efficiency at high switch-
ing frequencies.
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Output Currents Up to 2.5A per Channel
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Channels May Be Connected in Parallel Using a
Single Inductor
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Two Low Voltage Synchronous Buck Regulators
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3V to 8V Input Voltage Range
Output Currents Up to 4A per Channel
Channels May Be Connected in Parallel Using a
Single Inductor
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12µA I All Channels Active and No-Load
Flexible Supply Sequencing and Control
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Adjustable and Synchronizable: 350kHz to 3MHz
Available in 36-Lead LQFN (5mm × 6mm)
AEC-Q100 Qualified for Automotive Applications
The LT8685S incorporates thermal shutdown and individ-
ual channel cycle-by-cycle current limit for short circuit
protection and robust operation.
APPLICATIONS
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Automotive Systems
Industrial Controls and Power Supplies
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
42V Input, Quad Output 2MHz Step-Down Regulator
EN/UVLO
BIAS
EN2
V
IN
Efficiency and Loss
V
IN1
6V TO 42V
BST1
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
OUT1
SW1
5V, 2.5A*
FB1
V
IN2
LT8685S
BST2
HV CHANNEL EFFICIENCY 12V → 5V
LV CHANNEL EFFICIENCY 5V → 1.8V
HV CHANNEL LOSS
OUT2
3.3V, 2.5A
OUT1
EN3
SW2
FB2
EN4
LV CHANNEL LOSS
V
V
IN3
IN4
BST3
OUT3
1.8V, 4A
4
SW3
FB3
PG1-4
4
TRK/SS1-4
INTV
CC
BST4
SYNC/MODE
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
4
RT
OUT4
1.2V, 4A
LOAD CURRENT (A)
SW4
FB4
8685S TA01b
GND
*CURRENT AVAILABLE FROM OUT1:
2.5A – I – I – I
VIN3 VIN4 BIAS
8685S TA01a
Rev. 0
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