LTC3419
Dual Monolithic 600mA
Synchronous Step-Down
Regulator
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®3419 is a dual, 2.25MHz, constant-frequency,
synchronous step-down DC/DC converter in a tiny
3mm × 3mm DFN package. 100% duty cycle provides
low dropout operation, extending battery life in portable
systems. Lowoutputvoltagesaresupportedwiththe0.6V
feedback reference voltage. Each regulator can supply
600mA output current.
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High Efficiency Dual Step-Down Outputs: Up to 96%
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600mA Current per Channel at V = 3V
IN
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Only 35μA Quiescent Current During Operation
(Both Channels)
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2.25MHz Constant-Frequency Operation
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2.5V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
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Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
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No Schottky Diodes Required
The input voltage range is 2.5V to 5.5V, making it ideal
for Li-Ion and USB powered applications. Supply current
during operation is only 35μA and drops to <1μA in
shutdown. A user-selectable mode input allows the user
to trade off between high efficiency Burst Mode operation
and pulse-skipping mode.
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Internally Compensated for All Ceramic Capacitors
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Independent Internal Soft-Start for Each Channel
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Available in Fixed Output Versions
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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
Transient Response
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0.6V Reference Allows Low Output Voltages
User-Selectable Burst Mode® Operation
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An internally set 2.25MHz switching frequency allows the
useoftinysurfacemountinductorsandcapacitors. Internal
soft-start reduces inrush current during start-up. Both
outputs are internally compensated to work with ceramic
outputcapacitors. TheLTC3419isavailableinalowprofile
(0.75mm)3mm×3mmDFNpackage.TheLTC3419isalso
available in a fixed output voltage configuration selected
via internal resistor dividers (see Table 2).
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Short-Circuit Protected
Ultralow Shutdown Current: I < 1μA
Available in Small MSOP or 3mm × 3mm DFN-8
Packages
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Q
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APPLICATIONS
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Cellular Telephones
, 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, 6127815, 6304066, 6498466, 6580258, 6611131.
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Digital Still Cameras
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Wireless and DSL Modems
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Portable Media Players
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PDAs/Palmtop PCs
Efficiency and Power Loss
vs Output Current
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Dual Monolithic Buck Regulator in 8-Lead 3 × 3 DFN
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
10
V
= 3.6V
IN
V
IN
2.5V TO 5.5V
1
10μF
RUN2
V
IN
RUN1
MODE
0.1
LTC3419
SW2
SW1
3.3μH
22pF
3.3μH
22pF
V
V
OUT1
OUT2
2.5V AT
600mA
1.8V AT
600mA
0.01
0.001
0.0001
V
OUT
V
OUT
V
OUT
= 1.2V
= 1.8V
= 2.5V
V
FB2
V
FB1
GND
118k
187k
10μF
10μF
59k
59k
0.1
1
10
100
1000
3419 TA01
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
3419 TA01b
3419fa
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