LTC3409
600mA Low V Buck
IN
Regulator in 3mm × 3mm DFN
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
TheLTC®3409isahighefficiency,monolithicsynchronous
buck regulator using a constant frequency, current mode
architecture. The output voltage is adjusted via an external
resistor divider.
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1.6V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
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Internal Soft-Start
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Selectable 1.7MHz or 2.6MHz Constant Frequency
Operation
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Internal Oscillator can be Synchronizable to an
Fixed switching frequencies of 1.7MHz and 2.6MHz are
supported. Alternatively, an internal PLL will synchronize
to an external clock in the frequency range of 1MHz to
3MHz. This range of switching frequencies allows the
use of small surface mount inductors and capacitors,
including ceramics.
External Clock, 1MHz to 3MHz Range
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High Efficiency: Up to 95%
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Very Low Quiescent Current: Only 65μA During
Burst Mode® Operation
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600mA Output Current (V = 1.8V, V
750mA Peak Inductor Current
No Schottky Diode Required
Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
0.613V Reference Voltage
Stable with Ceramic Capacitors
Shutdown Mode Draws <1μA Supply Current
Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
Transient Response
= 1.2V)
OUT
IN
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Supply current during Burst Mode operation is only
65μA dropping to <1μA in shutdown. The 1.6V to 5.5V
input voltage range makes the LTC3409 ideally suited
for single cell Li-Ion, Li-Metal and 2-cell alkaline, NiCd
or NiMH battery-powered applications. 100% duty cycle
capability provides low dropout operation, extending bat-
tery life in portable systems. Burst Mode operation can be
user-enabled, increasing efficiency at light loads, further
extending battery life.
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Overtemperature Protection
Available in a Low Profile (0.75mm) 8-Lead
(3mm × 3mm) DFN Package
The internal synchronous switch increases efficiency and
eliminatestheneedforanexternalSchottkydiode.Internal
soft-startofferscontrolledoutputvoltagerisetimeatstart-
up without the need for external components.
, LT, LTC, LTM and Burst Mode are registered trademarks of Linear Technology
Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5481178, 6580258, 6304066, 6127815,
6498466, 6611131.
APPLICATIONS
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Cellular Phones
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Digital Cameras
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MP3 Players
Burst Mode Efficiency, 1.8VOUT
TYPICAL APPLICATION
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1.0
2.5V , BURST
IN
High Efficiency Step-Down Converter
0.1
4.2V , BURST
IN
3.6V , BURST
IN
LTC3409
SW
2.2μH*
10pF
V
V
OUT
1.8V
IN
1.8V TO 5.5V
V
IN
0.01
0.001
0.0001
4.7μF
CER
10μF
CER
RUN
MODE
V
FB
POWER LOST
3.6V , BURST
255k
IN
133k
SYNC GND
*SUMIDA CDRH2D18/LD
3409 TA01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
3409 TA01b
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
3409fc
1