LTC1438/LTC1439
Dual High Efficiency,
Low Noise, Synchronous
Step-Down Switching Regulators
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DESCRIPTIO
FEATURES
The LTC®1438/LTC1439 are dual, synchronous step-
down switching regulator controllers which drive external
N-channel power MOSFETs in a phase-lockable fixed
frequencyarchitecture.TheAdaptivePowerTM outputstage
selectively drives two N-channel MOSFETs at frequencies
up to 400kHz while reducing switching losses to maintain
high efficiencies at low output currents.
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Maintains Constant Frequency at Low Output
Currents
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Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
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Programmable Fixed Frequency (PLL Lockable)
Wide VIN Range: 3.5V to 36V Operation
Ultrahigh Efficiency
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Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
Low Dropout, 0.5A Linear Regulator for VPP
Generation or Low Noise Audio Supply
Built-In Power-On Reset Timer
An auxiliary 0.5A linear regulator using an external PNP
pass device provides a low noise, low dropout voltage
source. A secondary winding feedback control pin (SFB1)
guarantees regulation regardless of load on the main
output by forcing continuous operation.
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Programmable Soft Start
Low-Battery Detector
Remote Output Voltage Sense
An additional comparator is available for use as a low
batterydetector. Apower-onresettimer(POR)isincluded
which generates a signal delayed by 65536/fCLK (typ
300ms) after the output is within 5% of the regulated
output voltage. Internal resistive dividers provide pin
selectableoutputvoltageswithremotesensecapabilityon
one of the two outputs.
Foldback Current Limiting (Optional)
Pin Selectable Output Voltage
Logic-Controlled Micropower Shutdown: IQ < 30µA
Output Voltages from 1.19V to 9V
Available in 28- and 36-Lead SSOP Packages
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APPLICATIO S
The operating current levels are user-programmable via
external current sense resistors. Wide input supply range
allows operation from 3.5V to 30V (36V maximum).
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. Adaptive
Power is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the prop-
erty of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178, 6304066,
5929620, 6580258, 5705919, 5731731.
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Notebook and Palmtop Computers, PDAs
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Portable Instruments
Battery-Operated Devices
DC Power Distribution Systems
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
V
IN
5.2V TO 28V
C
IN
+
+
D
, CMDSH-3
D , CMDSH-3
B2
B1
4.7µF
16V
22µF
35V
× 4
V
V
INTV
CC
BOOST 1
TGL1
BOOST 2
TGL2
PROG1
IN
M1
M4
L2
TGS1
TGS2
M6*
M3*
L1
10µH
C
C
, 0.1µF
B1
B2
10µH
0.1µF
SW2
BG2
SW1
BG1
D2
M5
D1
MBR140T3
LTC1439
M2
MBR140T3
+
SENSE
SENSE
2
2
+
1000pF
SENSE
1
R
–
SENSE2
R
0.03Ω
SENSE1
0.03Ω
1000pF
V
OSENSE2
–
V
SENSE
1
V
3.3V
3.5A
OUT1
5V
3.5A
OUT2
I
I
C
C
TH1
TH2
C1
C2
+
1000pF
C
1000pF
OUT1
RUN/SS1
C
V
SGND PGND RUN/SS2
OSC
PROG2
220µF
+
C
OUT
R
C
C
C
C
R
C
10V
C1
10k
C1A
SS1
0.1µF
OSC
SS2
0.1µF
C2
10k
C2A
470pF
220µF
220pF
56pF
*NOT REQUIRED FOR LTC1438
10V
1438 F01
BOLD LINES INDICATE HIGH CURRENT PATHS
M1, M2, M4, M5: Si4412ADY
M3, M6: IRLML2803
Figure 1. High Efficiency Dual 5V/3V Step-Down Converter
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