LTC1708-PG
Dual Adjustable 5-Bit VID
High Efficiency, 2-Phase Current Mode
Synchronous Buck DC/DC Controller
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®1708 is a dual adjustable 5-bit VID program-
mablestep-downswitchingregulatorcontrollerthatdrives
all N-Channel power MOSFET stages. A constant fre-
quency current mode architecture allows adjustment of
the frequency up to 300kHz. Power loss and noise due to
the ESR of the input capacitance are minimized by oper-
ating the two main controller output stages out of phase.
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Out-of-Phase Controllers Reduce Input Capacitance
and Power Supply Induced Noise
OPTI-LOOP® Compensation Minimizes COUT
Power Good Output Monitors Both Outputs
5-Bit Mobile VID Control, VOUT: 0.9V to 2.0V
Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
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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
OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response
to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance
and ESR values. The precision 0.8V reference is compat-
ible with future microprocessor generations, and a wide
3.5V to 30V (36V maximum) input supply range that
encompasses all battery chemistries. A power good out-
put indicates when the output voltages are within 7.5% of
their programmed value.
Latched Short-Circuit Shutdown with Defeat Option
Output Overvoltage Protection
Remote Output Voltage Sense
Low Shutdown Current: 20µA
A RUN/SS pin for each controller provides both soft-start
and an optional timed, short-circuit shutdown. Other
protection features include: internal foldback current lim-
iting and an output overvoltage crowbar. The forced
continuous control pin (FCB) can be used to inhibit Burst
Mode operation or to regulate a third, flyback output.
5V and 3.3V Standby Regulators
Selectable Constant Frequency, Burst Mode® and
Continuous OperUation
APPLICATIO S
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Notebook and Palmtop Computers, PDAs
Portable Instruments
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Burst Mode and OPTI-LOOP are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
V
IN
4.75V TO 28V
C
+
IN
1µF
10µF
4.7µF
D3
CERAMIC
D4
50V
V
VIDV INTV
CC
IN
CC
CERAMIC
M3a
M3b
TG1
TG2
M1
×4
L1
1µH
L2
C
0.47µF
C
B2
0.1µF
B1
BOOST1
SW1
BOOST2
SW2
LTC1708-PG
2.2µH
M2
BG1
BG2
D1
D2
VID0 TO VID4
PGND
5 VID BITS
+
+
SENSE1
SENSE2
R
R
SENSE2
0.01Ω
SENSE1
1000pF
1000pF
PGOOD
0.003Ω
–
–
SENSE1
SENSE2
V
1.5V
4A
OUT2
ATTNIN
EAIN2
V
OUT1
R4
63.4k
1%
0.925V TO
2.00V
I
I
C
TH1
TH2
OUT1
C
OUT1a
C
C
C2
M1: IRF7811
+
C1
270µF
2V
C
OUT
RUN/SS1 SGND RUN/SS2
+
10µF
R3
20k
1%
1500pF
220pF
R
14.1A
M2: 1RF7809
180µF
4V
6.3V
CERAMIC
R
C1
M3a, M3b: FDS6982
L1: VISHAY 5050CE
ATTNOUT CONNECTED TO EAIN1
SP
×4
C
C
C2
15k
SS1
0.1µF
SS2
0.1µF
22k
SP
1628 F01
Figure 1. High Efficiency VID Controlled, 2-Output Step-Down Converter
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