LTC1879
1.2A Synchronous
Step-Down Regulator with
15µA Quiescent Current
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
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High Efficiency: Up to 95%
The LTC®1879 is a high efficiency monolithic synchro-
nous buck regulator using a constant frequency, current
mode architecture. Operating supply current is only 15µA
with no load and drops to <1µA in shutdown. The input
supply voltage range of 2.65V to 10V makes the LTC1879
ideally suited for both single and dual Li-Ion battery-pow-
ered applications. 100% duty cycle provides low dropout
operation, extending battery life in portable systems.
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Low Quiescent Current: Only 15µA with No Load
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550kHz Constant Frequency Operation
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2.65V to 10V Input Voltage Range
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VOUT from 0.8V to VIN, IOUT to 1.2A
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True PLL Frequency Locking from 350kHz to 750kHz
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Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
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Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
Burst Mode® or Pulse Skipping Operation
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The switching frequency is internally set to 550kHz, allow-
ing the use of small surface mount inductors and capaci-
tors. For noise sensitive applications, the LTC1879 can be
externally synchronized from 350kHz to 750kHz. Burst
Mode operation is inhibited during synchronization or
when the SYNC/MODE pin is pulled low.
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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
Transient Response
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Shutdown Mode Draws <1µA Supply Current
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±2% Output Voltage Accuracy
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Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protected
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Available in 16-Lead SSOP Package
The internal synchronous rectifier switch increases effi-
ciency and eliminates the need for an external Schottky
diode. Low output voltages are easily supported with a
0.8Vfeedbackreferencevoltage. TheLTC1879isavailable
in a 16-lead SSOP package.
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APPLICATIO S
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Cellular Telephones
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Portable Computers
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
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Wireless Modems
Burst Mode is a registered trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
High Efficiency Step-Down Converter
Efficiency vs Output Load Current
V
IN
2.65V TO 10V
100
13
V
IN
= 3.6V
C
IN
10µF
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
SV
IN
2
15
14
4
8, 9
5, 12
6, 11
7, 10
3
RUN/SS
PV
IN
V
= 7.2V
IN
L1
SYNC/MODE
LTC1879
PGOOD
SWP
SWN
6.2µH
V
*
OUT
V
IN
= 10V
3.1V
C
OUT
47µF
150k
I
TH
PGND
Burst Mode OPERATION
= 3.1V
47pF
220pF
V
V
OUT
L = 6.2µH
FB
80.6k
SGND
1
28.0k
0.1
1
10 100
OUPUT CURRENT (mA)
1000
1879 TA01a
1879 TA01b
C
C
: TAIYO YUDEN CERAMIC LMK325BJ106MN
IN
: TDK CERAMIC C4532X5ROJ476M
OUT
L1: TOKO A921CY6R2M
*V
CONNECTED TO V (MINUS SWITCH AND L1 VOLTAGE DROP) FOR 2.65V < V < 3.1V
OUT
I
N
I
N
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