LTC1778/LTC1778-1
Wide Operating Range,
No RSENSETM Step-Down Controller
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®1778 is a synchronous step-down switching
regulator controller optimized for CPU power. The con-
troller uses a valley current control architecture to deliver
very low duty cycles with excellent transient response
without requiring a sense resistor. Operating frequency is
selected by an external resistor and is compensated for
variations in VIN.
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No Sense Resistor Required
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True Current Mode Control
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Optimized for High Step-Down Ratios
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ON(MIN) ≤ 100ns
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Extremely Fast Transient Response
Stable with Ceramic COUT
Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
Power Good Output Voltage Monitor (LTC1778)
Adjustable On-Time (LTC1778-1)
Wide VIN Range: 4V to 36V
±1% 0.8V Voltage Reference
Adjustable Current Limit
Adjustable Switching Frequency
Programmable Soft-Start
Output Overvoltage Protection
Optional Short-Circuit Shutdown Timer
Micropower Shutdown: IQ < 30µA
Available in a 16-Pin Narrow SSOP Package
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Discontinuous mode operation provides high efficiency
operation at light loads. A forced continuous control pin
reduces noise and RF interference, and can assist second-
ary winding regulation by disabling discontinuous opera-
tion when the main output is lightly loaded.
Fault protection is provided by internal foldback current
limiting, an output overvoltage comparator and optional
short-circuitshutdowntimer.Soft-startcapabilityforsup-
ply sequencing is accomplished using an external timing
capacitor.Theregulatorcurrentlimitlevelisuserprogram-
mable.Widesupplyrangeallowsoperationfrom4Vto36V
at the input and from 0.8V up to (0.9)VIN at the output.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
APPLICATIO S
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Notebook and Palmtop Computers
Distributed Power Systems
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is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5481178, 6100678, 6580258, 5847554, 6304066
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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ON
Efficiency vs Load Current
1.4MΩ
I
ON
100
C
SS
V
= 2.5V
OUT
V
IN
0.1µF
V
IN
V
= 5V
IN
5V TO 28V
C
IN
M1
10µF
50V
×3
RUN/SS
TG
Si4884
L1
90
80
70
60
C
C
1.8µH
V
SW
OUT
500pF
2.5V
10A
C
0.22µF
V
= 25V
B
IN
C
I
TH
BOOST
OUT
+
D
180µF
4V
B
R
C
20k
LTC1778
SGND INTV
CMDSH-3
×2
CC
M2
Si4874
D1
B340A
BG
+
C
VCC
4.7µF
R2
30.1k
PGOOD PGND
V
FB
0.01
1
10
0.1
R1
14k
LOAD CURRENT (A)
1778 F01b
1778 F01a
Figure 1. High Efficiency Step-Down Converter
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