LTC3417A
Dual Synchronous
1.5A/1A 4MHz
Step-Down DC/DC Regulator
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®3417A is a dual constant frequency, synchro-
nous step-down DC/DC converter. Intended for medium
power applications, it operates from a 2.25V to 5.5V input
voltage range and has a constant programmable switch-
ingfrequency, allowingtheuseoftiny, lowcostcapacitors
and inductors 2mm or less in height. Each output voltage
is adjustable from 0.8V to 5V. Internal, synchronous, low
RDS(ON) power switches provide high efficiency without
the need for external Schottky diodes.
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High Efficiency: Up to 95%
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1.5A/1A Guaranteed Minimum Output Current
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Synchronizable to External Clock
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No Schottky Diodes Required
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Programmable Frequency Operation: 1.5MHz or
Adjustable From 0.6MHz to 4MHz
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Low RDS(ON) Internal Switches
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Short-Circuit Protected
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VIN: 2.25V to 5.5V
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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
A user selectable mode input allows the user to trade off
ripple voltage for light load efficiency. Burst Mode® opera-
tion provides high efficiency at light loads, while Pulse
Skipmodeprovideslowripplenoiseatlightloads.Aphase
mode pin allows the second channel to operate in-phase
or 180° out-of-phase with respect to channel 1. Out-of-
phase operation produces lower RMS current on VIN and
thus a lower RMS derating on the input capacitor.
Transient Response
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125µA Quiescent Current in Sleep Mode
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Ultralow Shutdown Current: IQ < 1µA
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Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
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Power Good Output
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Phase Pin Selects 2nd Channel Phase Relationship
with Respect to 1st Channel
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Internal Soft-Start with Individual Run Pin Control
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Available in Small Thermally Enhanced
To further maximize battery life, the P-channel MOSFETs
are turned on continuously in dropout (100% duty cycle)
and both channels draw a total quiescent current of only
100µA. In shutdown, the device draws <1µA.
, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Burst Mode is a registered trademark 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, 6144194
(5mm × 3mm) DUFN and 20-Lead TSSOP Packages
APPLICATIO S
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GPS/Navigation
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Digital Cameras
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PC Cards
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Wireless and DSL Modems
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General Purpose Point of Load DC/DC
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OUT2 Efficiency
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
(Burst Mode Operation)
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
10
V
IN
2.5V TO 5.5V
REFER TO FIGURE 4
10µF
V
IN
EFFICIENCY
1
FREQ
SW1
1.5µH
2.2µH
V
V
2.5V
1A
OUT1
1.8V
1.5A
OUT2
SW2
0.1
22pF
511k
22pF
866k
RUN2
V
IN
RUN1
V
IN
LTC3417A
0.01
0.001
0.0001
V
FB2
V
FB1
POWER LOSS
47µF
412k
22µF
412k
V
V
= 3.6V
OUT
FREQ = 1MHz
I
IN
I
TH2
TH1
= 2.5V
5.9k
2200pF
2.87k
GND
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
6800pF
LOAD CURRENT (A)
3417 TA01
3417 TA01a
3417afa
1