LTC3442
Micropower Synchronous
Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter with
Automatic Burst Mode Operation
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The LTC®3442 is a highly efficient, fixed frequency, buck-
boost DC/DC converter, which operates from input volt-
ages above, below, and equal to the output voltage. The
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Regulated Output with Input Voltages Above,
Below, or Equal to the Output
Single Inductor, No Schottky Diodes Required
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Manual or Programmable Automatic Burst Mode®
Operation
Programmable Average Input Current Limit
Up to 1.2A Continuous Output Current from a Single
Lithium-Ion Cell
topology incorporated in the IC provides a continuous
transfer function through all operating modes, making the
product ideal for a single lithium-ion or multicell alkaline
applications where the output voltage is within the battery
voltage range.
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High Efficiency: Up to 95%
The device includes two 0.10Ω N-channel MOSFET
switches and two 0.10Ω P-channel switches. Operating
frequency and average input current limit can each be
programmed with an external resistor. Quiescent current
is only 35µA in Burst Mode operation, maximizing battery
life in portable applications. Automatic Burst Mode opera-
tion allows the user to program the load current for Burst
Mode operation, or to control it manually.
Output Disconnect in Shutdown
2.4V to 5.5V Input Range
2.4V to 5.25V Output Range
35µA Quiescent Current in Burst Mode Operation
Programmable Frequency from 300kHz to 2MHz
<1µA Shutdown Current
Small, Thermally Enhanced 12-Lead (4mm × 3mm)
DFN Package
Other features include 1µA shutdown current, program-
mablesoft-start,peakcurrentlimitandthermalshutdown.
The LTC3442 is available in a low profile, thermally en-
hanced 12-lead (4mm × 3mm × 0.75mm) DFN package.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo and Burst Mode are registered trademarks
and ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents, including 6404251, 6166527.
APPLICATIONS
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PDA/‘SMART’ Phones
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Handheld Computers
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MP3 Players
Handheld Instruments
Digital Cameras
Wireless Handsets
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USB Peripherals
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Efficiency vs VIN
100
4.7µH
300mA LOAD
90
SW1
SW2
V
V
IN
OUT
1A LOAD
2.5V TO
4.2V
V
IN
V
OUT
3.3V
1.2A
80
340k
1M
2.2k
LTC3442
SHDN/SS
FB
70
0.01µF
Li-Ion
10µF
22µF
15k
R
R
V
C
LIM
220pF
470pF
60
V
= 3.3V
OUT
L = 4.7µH
BURST
PGND
T
F = 600kHz
0.01µF
50
SGND
200k
71.5k
200k
2.5
3.5
4.0
(V)
4.5
5.0
5.5
3.0
V
IN
3442 • TA01b
3442 TA01a
3442fb
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For more information www.linear.com/LTC3442