Final Electrical Specifications
LTC1929
2-Phase, High Efficiency,
Synchronous Step-Down
Switching Regulator
August 1999
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DESCRIPTIO
FEATURES
The LTC®1929 is a 2-phase, single output, synchronous
step-down current mode switching regulator controller
that drives N-channel external power MOSFET stages in a
phase-lockable fixed frequency architecture. The 2-phase
controller drives its 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
techniqueeffectivelymultipliesthefundamentalfrequency
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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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
Available in 28-Lead SSOP Package
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 sychronous 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.
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APPLICATIO S
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Desktop Computers
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Internet/Network Servers
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Large Memory Arrays
DC Power Distribution Systems
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
OPTI-LOOP is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
10Ω
V
IN
5V TO 28V
10µF ×4
35V
CERAMIC
0.1µF
S
V
TG1
BOOST1
SW1
IN
S
0.47µF
0.1µF
LTC1929
RUN/SS
L1
1µH
0.002Ω
S
BG1
D1
PGND
+
1000pF
SENSE1
SENSE1
S
I
TH
–
10k
100pF
TG2
BOOST2
SW2
S
S
S
SGND
V
OUT
0.47µF
1.6V/40A
L2
1µH
S
S
8.06k
0.002Ω
S
V
BG2
D2
DIFFOUT
S
EAIN
–
INTV
CC
+
C
10µF
OUT
+
V
OS
SENSE2
SENSE2
1000µF ×2
8.06k
+
–
4V
V
OS
C
: T510E108K004AS
OUT
L1, L2: CEPH149-1ROMC
1929 TA01
Figure 1. High Current 2-Phase Step-Down Converter
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