LTC1148
LTC1148-3.3/LTC1148-5
High Efficiency Synchronous
Step-Down Switching Regulators
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DESCRIPTIO
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The LTC®1148 series is a family of synchronous step-
down switching regulator controllers featuring automatic
Burst ModeTM operation to maintain high efficiencies at
low output currents. These devices drive external comple-
mentary power MOSFETs at switching frequencies up to
250kHz using a constant off-time current-mode architec-
ture providing constant ripple current in the inductor.
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Ultrahigh Efficiency: Over 95% Possible
Current-Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
Transient Response
High Efficiency Maintained Over Three Decades of
Output Current
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Low 160µA Standby Current at Light Loads
Logic Controlled Micropower Shutdown: IQ < 20µA
Wide VIN Range: 3.5V* to 20V
The operating current level is user-programmable via an
external current sense resistor. Wide input supply range
allows operation from 3.5V* to 18V (20V maximum).
Constantoff-timearchitectureprovideslowdropoutregu-
lation limited by only the RDS(ON) of the external MOSFET
and resistance of the inductor and current sense resistor.
Short-Circuit Protection
Very Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
Synchronous FET Switching for High Efficiency
Adaptive Nonoverlap Gate Drives
Output Can Be Externally Held High in Shutdown
Available in 14-Pin Narrow SO Package
The LTC1148 series combines synchronous switching for
maximum efficiency at high currents with an automatic low
currentoperatingmode,calledBurstModeoperation,which
reducesswitchinglosses.Standbypowerisreducedtoonly
2mWatVIN =10V(atIOUT =0). LoadcurrentsinBurstMode
operation are typically 0mA to 300mA.
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Notebook and Palmtop Computers
Portable Instruments
Battery-Operated Digital Devices
Cellular Telephones
DC Power Distribution Systems
GPS Systems
For operation up to 48V input, see the LTC1149 and
LTC1159 data sheets and Application Note 54.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Burst Modeis a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
* LTC1148L and LTC1148L-3.3 only.
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TYPICAL APPLICATI
LTC1148-5 Efficiency
V
IN
(5.2V TO 18V)
100
V
= 6V
IN
+
+
C
IN
100µF
1µF
V
IN
P-DRIVE
LTC1148HV-5
SHUTDOWN
95
90
85
80
P-CHANNEL
Si4431DY
V
IN
= 10V
L*
62µH
R
**
SENSE
0.05Ω
V
OUT
0V = NORMAL
>1.5V = SHUTDOWN
5V/2A
+
SENSE
1000pF
I
C
TH
–
SENSE
+
T
C
R
C
OUT
390µF
D1
MBRS140T3
N-CHANNEL
Si4412DY
N-DRIVE
PGND
1k
C
T
SGND
470pF
C
C
3300pF
LT1148 • TA01
0.02
0.2
LOAD CURRENT (A)
2
*COILTRONICS CTX62-2-MP
**KRL SL-1-C1-0R050J
LTC1148 • TA01
Figure 1. High Efficiency Step-Down Converter
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