LTC1628/LTC1628-PG
High Efficiency, 2-Phase
Synchronous Step-Down Switching Regulators
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®1628/LTC1628-PG are high performance dual
step-down switching regulator controllers that drive all
N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stages. A con-
stant frequency current mode architecture allows adjust-
mentofthefrequencyupto300kHz. Powerlossandnoise
due to the ESR of the input capacitors are minimized by
operating the two controller output stages out of phase.
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Out-of-Phase Controllers Reduce Required Input
Capacitance and Power Supply Induced Noise
OPTI-LOOPTM Compensation Minimizes COUT
Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
Power Good Output Voltage Monitor (LTC1628-PG)
DC Programmed Fixed Frequency 150kHz to 300kHz
Wide VIN Range: 3.5V to 36V Operation
Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping
Foldback Output Current Limiting
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OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response
tobeoptimizedoverawiderangeofoutputcapacitanceand
ESRvalues. Theprecision0.8Vreferenceandpowergood
output indicator are compatible with future microproces-
sor generations, and a wide 3.5V to 30V (36V maximum)
input supply range encompasses all battery chemistries.
Latched Short-Circuit Shutdown with Defeat Option
Output Overvoltage Protection
Remote Output Voltage Sense
A RUN/SS pin for each controller provides both soft-start
and optional timed, short-circuit shutdown. Current
foldback limits MOSFET dissipation during short-circuit
conditions when overcurrent latchoff is disabled. Output
overvoltage protection circuitry latches on the bottom
MOSFET until VOUT returns to normal. The FCB mode pin
can select among Burst Mode, constant frequency mode
and continuous inductor current mode or regulate a
secondary winding. The LTC1628-PG includes a power
good output pin that replaces the FLTCPL, fault coupling
control pin of the LTC1628.
Low Shutdown IQ: 20µA
5V and 3.3V Standby Regulators
Small 28-Lead SSOP Package
Selectable Constant Frequency or Burst ModeTM
Operation
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APPLICATIO S
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Notebook and Palmtop Computers, PDAs
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Battery Chargers
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Portable Instruments
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Battery-Operated Digital Devices
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Burst Mode and OPTI-LOOP are trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
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DC Power Distribution Systems
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IN
5.2V TO 28V
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
C
IN
+
1µF
22µF
4.7µF
D3
CERAMIC
50V
D4
V
INTV
IN
CC
CERAMIC
M1
M3
M4
TG1
TG2
L1
6.3µH
L2
6.3µH
C
, 0.1µF
C
, 0.1µF
B2
B1
BOOST1
SW1
BOOST2
SW2
LTC1628
M2
BG1
BG2
D1
D2
SGND
SENSE1
PGND
+
+
SENSE2
R
R
SENSE2
0.01Ω
SENSE1
1000pF
1000pF
0.01Ω
–
–
SENSE1
SENSE2
V
V
3.3V
5A
OUT1
5V
5A
OUT2
V
V
OSENSE2
OSENSE1
R2
105k
1%
R4
63.4k
1%
I
I
TH1
TH2
C
C
C2
C
C1
220pF
C
56µF
6V
OUT1
OUT
RUN/SS1
RUN/SS2
+
+
R1
20k
1%
R3
20k
1%
220pF
R
C2
47µF
6V
R
C1
C
C
SS1
0.1µF
SS2
0.1µF
15k
15k
SP
SP
M1, M2, M3, M4: FDS6680A
1628 F01
Figure 1. High Efficiency Dual 5V/3.3V Step-Down Converter
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