LTC1773
Synchronous Step-Down
DC/DC Controller
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®1773 is a current mode synchronous buck regu-
lator controller that drives external complementary power
MOSFETs using a fixed frequency architecture. The oper-
ating supply range is from 2.65V to 8.5V, making it
suitable for 1- or 2-cell lithium-ion battery powered appli-
cations. BurstMode® operationprovideshighefficiencyat
low load currents. 100% duty cycle provides low dropout
operation which extends operating time in battery-oper-
ated systems.
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High Efficiency: Up to 95%
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Constant Frequency 550kHz Operation
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VIN from 2.65V to 8.5V
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VOUT from 0.8V to VIN
OPTI-LOOP® Compensation Minimizes COUT
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Synchronizable up to 750kHz
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Selectable Burst Mode Operation
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Low Quiescent Current: 80µA
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Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
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Secondary Winding Regulation
Soft-Start
The operating frequency is internally set at 550kHz, allow-
ing the use of small surface mount inductors. For switch-
ing-noisesensitiveapplications, itcanbesynchronizedup
to 750kHz. Peak current limit is user programmable with
an external high side sense resistor. A SYNC/FCB control
pin guarantees regulation of secondary windings regard-
less of load on the main output by forcing continuous
operation. Burst Mode operation is inhibited during syn-
chronization or when the SYNC/FCB pin is pulled low to
reducenoiseandRFinterference. Soft-startisprovidedby
an external capacitor.
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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and
Load Transient Response
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Low Shutdown IQ = 10µA
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±1.5% Reference Accuracy
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Precision 2.5V Undervoltage Lockout
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Available in 10-LUead MSOP
APPLICATIO S
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Cellular Telephones
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RF PA Supplies
Synchronous rectification increases efficiency and elimi-
nates the need for a Schottky diode, saving components
and board space. The LTC1773 comes in a 10-lead MSOP
package.
, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
OPTI-LOOP and Burst Mode are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5481178, 6580258, 6304066, 6127815.
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Portable Instruments
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Wireless MODEMS
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Distributed Power Systems
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Notebook and Palm Top Computers, PDAs
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Single and Dual Cell Lithium-Ion Powered Devices
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
V
IN
2.65V TO 8.5V
High Efficiency
100
+
V
= 3.3V
IN
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
V
R
C
SYNC/FCB
IN
SENSE
IN
68µF
0.025Ω
V
IN
= 5V
RUN/SS SENSE–
0.1µF
L1
3µH
V
= 8V
IN
I
TH
TG
V
OUT
2.5V
LTC1773
GND
47pF
30k
SW
BG
220pF
V
FB
+
Si9801DY
169k
C
OUT
180µF
L = SUMIDA CDRH6D28-3R0
80.6k
1
10
100
1000 5000
1773 F01
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
1773 F1b
Figure 1. Step-Down Converter
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