LTC1929/LTC1929-PG
2-Phase, High Efficiency,
Synchronous Step-Down
Switching Regulators
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®1929/LTC1929-PG are 2-phase, single output,
synchronous step-down current mode switching regula-
torcontrollersthatdriveN-channelexternalpowerMOSFET
stages in a phase-lockable fixed frequency architecture.
The 2-phase controllers drive their 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 an optimum frequency for
efficiency. Thermal design is also simplified.
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2-Phase Single Output Controller
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Reduces Required Input Capacitance and Power
Supply Induced Noise
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Current Mode Control Ensures Current Sharing
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Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency: 150kHz to 300kHz
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True Remote Sensing Differential Amplifier
OPTI-LOOPTM Compensation Improves Transient
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Response
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1% Output Voltage Accuracy
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Power Good Output Voltage Monitor (LTC1929-PG)
Wide VIN Range: 4V to 36V Operation
Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping
Internal Current Foldback
Short-Circuit Shutdown Timer with Defeat Option
Overvoltage Soft-Latch Eliminates Nuisance Trips
An internal differential amplifier provides true remote
sensing of the regulated supply’s positive and negative
output terminals as required by high current applications.
The RUN/SS pin provides soft-start and a defeatable,
timed, latched short-circuit shutdown to shut down both
channels. Internal foldback current limit provides protec-
tion for the external synchronous MOSFETs in the event of
an output fault. OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the
transient response to be optimized over a wide range of
output capacitance and ESR values.
Available in 28-LUead SSOP Package
APPLICATIO S
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Desktop Computers
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Internet/Network Servers
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Large Memory Arrays
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
OPTI-LOOP is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
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DC Power Distribution Systems
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
10Ω
V
IN
5V TO 28V
10µF
35V
0.1µF
CERAMIC
×4
V
TG1
BOOST1
SW1
IN
0.1µF
0.47µF
LTC1929
L1
1µH
0.002Ω
RUN/SS
BG1
D1
PGND
+
1000pF
SENSE1
SENSE1
I
TH
–
10k
100pF
16k
TG2
BOOST2
SW2
SGND
V
OUT
0.47µF
1.6V/40A
L2
1µH
0.002Ω
V
BG2
D2
DIFFOUT
EAIN
–
INTV
CC
+
C
10µF
OUT
+
V
SENSE2
SENSE2
1000µF
4V
OS
16k
+
–
V
OS
×2
C
OUT
: T510E108K004AS L1, L2: CEPH149-1ROMC
1929 F01
Figure 1. High Current 2-Phase Step-Down Converter
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