LTC1709
2-Phase, 5-Bit Adjustable,
High Efficiency, Synchronous Step-Down
Switching Regulator
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DESCRIPTIO
FEATURES
The LTC®1709 is a 2-phase, VID programmable, synchro-
nous step-down switching regulator controller that drives
all N-channel external power MOSFET stages in a fixed
frequency architecture. The 2-phase controller drives its
two output stages out of phase at frequencies up to
300kHz to minimize the RMS ripple currents in both input
and output capacitors. The 2-phase technique effectively
multiplies the fundamental frequency by two, improving
transient response while operating each channel at a
optimum frequency for efficiency. Thermal design is also
simplified.
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Two Ouput Stages Operate Antiphase Reducing
Input Capacitance and Power Supply Noise
5-Bit VID Control (VRM 8.4 Compliant)
VOUT: 1.3V to 3.5V in 50mV/100mV Steps
Current Mode Control Ensures Current Sharing
True Remote Sensing Differential Amplifier
OPTI-LOOPTM Compensation Minimizes COUT
Programmable Fixed Frequency: 150kHz to
300kHz—Effective 300kHz to 600kHz Switching
Frequency
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±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
Wide VIN Range: 4V to 36V Operation
Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping
Internal Current Foldback
An internal differential amplifier provides true remote
sensing of the regulated supply’s positive and negative
output terminals as required in high current applications.
Short-Circuit Shutdown Timer with Defeat Option
Overvoltage Soft-Latch Eliminates Nuisance Trips
Low Shutdown Current: 20µA
The RUN/SS pin provides soft-start and optional timed,
short-circuit shutdown. Current foldback limits MOSFET
dissipatonduringshort-circuitconditionswhenovercurrent
latchoff is disabled. OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the
transient response to be optimized for a wide range of
output capacitors and ESR values.
Small 36-Lead Narrow (0.209") SSOP Package
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APPLICATIO S
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Desktop Computers
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Internet/Network Servers
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Large Memory Arrays
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DC Power Distribution Systems
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
OPTI-LOOP is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
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Battery Chargers
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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IN
5V TO 28V
Efficiency Curve
10µF ×4
35V
0.1µF
100
90
Q1
Q2
V
TG1
BOOST 1
SW1
V
= 5V
OUT
= 200kHz
IN
RUN/SS
S
IN
0.002Ω
V
= 1.6V
0.47µF
f
S
1µH
S
LTC1709
1.2nF
BG1
15k
I
PGND
TH
SGND
80
+
S
SENSE1
SENSE1
–
5 VID BITS VID0–VID4
Q3
Q4
TG2
BOOST2
SW2
70
60
50
S
0.002Ω
EAIN
V
OUT
0.47µF
1.3V TO 3.5V
40A
1µH
FBOUT
SENSEIN
S
S
S
BG2
V
V
V
INTV
DIFFOUT
CC
+
C
10µF
OUT
+
–
SENSE 2
SENSE 2
1000µF
4V
OS
0
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
LOAD CURRENTS (A)
+
–
OS
×2
1709 TA01a
Q1–Q4 2× FAIRCHILD FDS7760A OR SILICONIX Si4874
1709 TA01
Figure 1. High Current 2-Phase Step-Down Converter
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