LTC3415
7A, PolyPhase
Synchronous Step-Down
Regulator
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
TheLTC®3415isahighefficiency,monolithicsynchronous
buckregulatorusingaphaselockableconstantfrequency,
current mode architecture. PolyPhase® operation allows
multiple LTC3415s to run out of phase while using mini-
mal input and output capacitance. The operating supply
range is from 5.5V down to 2.5V, making it suitable for
single Lithium-Ion battery as well as point of load power
supply applications. Burst Mode operation provides high
efficiency at low load currents. 100% duty cycle provides
low dropout operation that extends operating time in bat-
tery-operated systems.
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High Efficiency: Up to 96%
7A Output Current at V = 3V
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IN
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Adjustable Frequency: 1.5MHz Nominal
PolyPhase Operation (Up to 12 Phases)
Spread Spectrum Frequency Modulation
Output Tracking and Margining
1% ꢀeference Accuracy
2.5V to 5.5V V Range
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Phase Lockable from 0.75MHz to 2.25MHz
Selectable Burst Mode® Operation
Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
Low Quiescent Current: 450μA
Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
Transient Response
Shutdown Mode Draws Only 0.2μA Supply Current
Available in 38-Pin (5mm × 7mm) QFN Package
The operating frequency is internally set at 1.5MHz, al-
lowing the use of small surface mount inductors. For
switching-noisesensitiveapplications, itcanbeexternally
synchronized from 0.75MHz to 2.25MHz. The PHMODE
pin allows user control of the phase of the outgoing clock
signal. The current sense comparator is factory trimmed
foraccurateoutputcurrentsharing. BurstModeoperation
is inhibited during synchronization or when the MODE pin
is pulled low to reduce noise and RF interference.
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APPLICATIONS
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Point of Load Power Supply
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Portable Instruments
, LT, LTC, LTM, Burst Mode and PolyPhase 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.
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Distributed Power Systems
Battery-Powered Equipment
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
V
IN
, 2.5V to 5.5V
Efficiency and Power Loss
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
10
22μF
x3
SV
PV
IN
IN
CLKIN
SW
SW
SW
SW
SW
EFFICIENCY
CLKOUT
PHMODE
PLLLPF
RUN
1
V
OUT
1.8V
0.1
0.01
0.001
LTC3415
0.2μH
47μF
x3
TRACK
FB
60k
POWER LOSS
MODE
PGOOD
2.5V
3.3V
5V
I
TH
SGND
PGND
0.01
0.1
1
10
120k
LOAD CURRENT (A)
3415 TA01
3415 TA01B
Figure 1. High Efficiency Step-Down Converter
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