LTC3406-1.2
1.5MHz, 600mA
Synchronous Step-Down
Regulator in ThinSOT
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®3406-1.2 is a high efficiency monolithic syn-
chronous buck regulator using a constant frequency,
current mode architecture. Supply current during opera-
tion with only 20µA drops <1µA in shutdown. The 2.5V to
5.5V input voltage range makes the LTC3406-1.2 ideally
suitedforsingleLi-Ionbattery-poweredapplications.100%
duty cycle provides low dropout operation, extending
battery life in portable systems. PWM pulse skipping
modeoperationprovidesverylowoutputripplevoltagefor
noise sensitive applications.
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High Efficiency: Up to 90%
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Very Low Quiescent Current: Only 20µA
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600mA Output Current at VIN = 3V
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2.5V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
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1.5MHz Constant Frequency Operation
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No Schottky Diode Required
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Shutdown Mode Draws <1µA Supply Current
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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and
Load Transient Response
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Overtemperature Protected
Low Profile (1mm) ThinSOTTM Package
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Switching frequency is internally set at 1.5MHz, allowing
the use of small surface mount inductors and capacitors.
The internal synchronous switch increases efficiency and
eliminates the need for an external Schottky diode. The
LTC3406-1.2 is available in a low profile (1mm) ThinSOT
package.
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APPLICATIO S
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Cellular Telephones
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Personal Information Appliances
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Wireless and DSL Modems
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear
Technology Corporation. Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178, 6580258, 6304066,
6127815, 6498466, 6611131.
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Digital Still Cameras
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MP3 Players
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Portable Instruments
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
Efficiency and Power Loss
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1
High Efficiency Step-Down Converter
EFFICIENCY
2.2µH
0.1
V
V
IN
OUT
V
SW
LTC3406-1.2
RUN
IN
2.7V TO 5.5V
C
1.2V
C
OUT
IN
10µF 600mA
4.7µF
CER
0.01
CER
V
OUT
340612 TA01a
POWER LOSS
0.001
0.0001
0.00001
GND
V
V
V
= 2.7V
= 3.6V
= 4.2V
IN
IN
IN
0.1
1000
1
10
100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
340612 TA01b
340612f
1