LTC3416
4A, 4MHz, Monolithic
Synchronous Step-Down
Regulator with Tracking
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®3416 is a high efficiency monolithic synchro-
nous, step-down DC/DC converter utilizing a constant
frequency, current mode architecture. It operates from an
input voltage range of 2.25V to 5.5V and provides a
regulated output voltage from 0.8V to 5V while delivering
up to 4A of output current. The internal synchronous
power switch with 67mΩ of on-resistance increases effi-
ciency and eliminates the need for an external Schottky
diode. Switching frequency is set by an external resistor.
100% duty cycle provides low dropout operation extend-
ingbatterylifeinportablesystems. OPTI-LOOP® compen-
sation allows the transient response to be optimized over
a wide range of loads and output capacitors.
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High Efficiency: Up to 95%
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4A Output Current
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Low RDS(ON) Internal Switch: 67mΩ
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Tracking Input to Provide Easy Supply Sequencing
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Programmable Frequency: 300kHz to 4MHz
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2.25V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
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±2% Output Voltage Accuracy
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0.8V Reference Allows Low Output Voltage
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Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
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Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
Overtemperature Protected
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Available in a 20-Lead Thermally Enhanced
TSSOP Package
TheLTC3416operatesinforcedcontinuousoperationand
provides tracking of another power supply rail. Forced
continuousoperationreducesnoiseandRFinterferenceand
provides excellent transient response. Fault protection is
provided by an overcurrent comparator, and adjustable
compensationallowsthetransientresponsetobeoptimized
over a wide range of loads and output capacitors.
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APPLICATIO S
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Portable Instruments
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Notebook Computers
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Distributed Power Systems
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Battery-Powered Equipment
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POL Board Power
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. OPTI-LOOP is a registered trade-
mark of Linear Technology Corporation. Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178,
6580258, 6304066, 6127815, 6498466, 6611131, 6724174.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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OUT2
I/O VOLTAGE
2.5V
100
90
V
IN
2.5V TO 5.5V
V
= 2.5V
22µF
IN
80
70
SVIN PVIN
R
PGOOD
SW
0.2µH
T
V
= 3.3V
V
1.8V
4A
OUT1
IN
127k
60
50
LTC3416
RUN/SS PGND
SGND
100µF
×2
40
30
20
10
0
I
TH
TRACK
V
FB
7.5k
820pF
255k
V
= 1.8V
OUT
f = 2MHz
255k
200k
0.01
0.10
1
10
3416 F01a
LOAD CURRENT (A)
200k
3416 G09
Figure 1a. 2.5V/4A Step-Down Regulator with Tracking
Figure 1b. Efficiency vs Load Current
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