LTC3808
No RSENSETM, Low EMI,
Synchronous DC/DC Controller
with Output Tracking
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®3808 is a synchronous step-down switching
regulator controller that drives external complementary
power MOSFETs using few external components. The
constantfrequencycurrentmodearchitecturewithMOSFET
VDS sensing eliminates the need for a current sense
resistor and improves efficiency.
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Programmable Output Voltage Tracking
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Sense Resistor Optional
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Spread Spectrum Modulation for Low Noise
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Constant Frequency Current Mode Operation for
Excellent Line and Load Transient Response
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Wide VIN Range: 2.75V to 9.8V
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Wide VOUT Range: 0.6V to VIN
Burst Mode operation provides high efficiency operation
at light loads. 100% duty cycle provides low dropout
operation, extending operating time in battery-powered
systems.
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0.6V ±1.5% Reference
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Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
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True PLL for Frequency Locking or Adjustment
(Frequency Range: 250kHz to 750kHz)
Selectable Burst Mode®/Pulse Skipping/Forced
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Theswitchingfrequencycanbeprogrammedupto750kHz,
allowing the use of small surface mount inductors and
capacitors. For noise sensitive applications, the LTC3808
can be externally synchronized from 250kHz to 750kHz.
Burst Mode is inhibited during synchronization or when
the SYNC/MODE pin is pulled low to reduce noise and RF
interference.TofurtherreduceEMI,theLTC3808incorpo-
rates a novel spread spectrum frequency modulation
technique.
Continuous Operation
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Auxiliary Winding Regulation
Internal Soft-Start Circuitry
Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
Output Overvoltage Protection
Micropower Shutdown: IQ = 9µA
Tiny Thermally Enhanced Leadless (4mm × 3mm)
DFN or 16-lead SSOP Package
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The LTC3808 is available in the tiny footprint thermally
enhanced DFN package or 16-lead SSOP package.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. Burst Mode
is a registered trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. No RSENSE is a trademark of
Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178, 5929620, 6580258, 6304066,
5847554, 6611131, 6498466. Other Patents pending.
APPLICATIO S
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One or Two Cell Lithium-Ion Powered Devices
Notebook and Palmtop Computers, PDAs
Portable Instruments
Distributed DC Power Systems
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Efficiency and Power Loss vs Load Current
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
100
90
80
70
60
50
10k
EFFICIENCY
High Efficiency, 550kHz Step-Down Converter
V
= 3.3V
IN
V
1k
IN
2.75V TO 9.8V
V
= 4.2V
IN
V
IN
= 5V
10µF
1M
LTC3808
V
IN
+
100
10
PLLLPF
SENSE
SYNC/MODE
PGOOD
TYPICAL POWER
LOSS (V = 4.2V)
TG
IN
59k
2.2µH
47µF
V
OUT
V
SW
2.5V
2A
FB
15k
+
1
I
TH
BG
187k
FIGURE 11 CIRCUIT
RUN
IPRG
220pF
V
= 2.5V
OUT
GND
0.1
10k
1
10
100
1k
3808 TA01
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
3808 TA01b
3808f
1