LTC3446
Monolithic Buck Regulator
with Dual VLDO Regulators
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®3446 combines a synchronous buck DC/DC con-
verter with two very low dropout (VLDO) linear regulators
to provide up to three stepped-down output voltages from
a single input voltage. The input voltage range is ideally
suited for Li-Ion battery-powered applications, as well
as powering low voltage logic from 5V or 3.3V rails. The
output voltage range extends down to 0.4V for the VLDO
regulators and 0.8V for the buck.
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High Efficiency Triple Step-Down Outputs from a
Single Input Supply
1A Synchronous Buck Regulator Provides Main
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Step-Down Output and Powers Two 300mA
VLDO™ Linear Regulators
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Output Voltages as Low as 400mV (VLDO Outputs)
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Power Good Output
Input Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
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Independent Internal Soft-Start for Each Supply
The 1A synchronous buck converter provides the main
output with high efficiency, typically 85%. The two 300mA
VLDO regulators can run off the main output to provide
two additional lower voltage outputs. A built-in supply
monitor provides a power good indication.
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Independent Enable Pin for Each Supply
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Low (140μA Typ) No-Load Quiescent Current with
all Outputs Enabled
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Constant Frequency Current Mode Operation
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2.25MHz Switching Frequency Uses Small
Inductors
The buck converter switches at 2.25MHz, allowing the use
ofsmallsurfacemountinductorsandcapacitors.Constant
frequency current mode operation produces controlled
output spectrum and fast transient response. A mode-
select pin allows automatic Burst Mode operation to be
enabled for higher efficiency at light load, or disabled for
lower noise operation down to very light loads. The two
VLDOregulatorsarestablewithceramicoutputcapacitors
as small as 1μF.
Defeatable Automatic Burst Mode® Operation for
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High Efficiency at Light Loads
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1.5% Reference Accuracy
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Overtemperature Protection
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Thermally Enhanced 4mm × 3mm 14-Pin DFN
Package
APPLICATIONS
L, LT, LTC, LTM and Burst Mode are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
VLDO is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178, 6611131, 6304066,
6498466, 6580258.
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Low Power Handheld Devices
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Low Voltage and Multivoltage Power for Digital
Logic, I/O, FPGAs, CPLDs, ASICs and CPUs
TYPICAL APPLICATION
L1
1.8μH
V
OUT
Buck Efficiency vs Buck Load Current
V
IN
2.9V TO 5.5V
V
SW
1.8V
IN
22μF
X7R
22μF
X7R
400mA MAX
100
59k
PWM
MODE
Burst Mode
OPERATION
BUCKFB
90
80
70
60
50
40
47.5k
LTC3446
LV
IN
V
1.5V
300mA MAX
OUT
PGOOD LV
MODESEL
ENBUCK
ENLDO1
ENLDO2
OUT1
2.2μF
X7R
DIGITAL
110k
CONTROL
1000pF
LV
FB1
40.2k
V
V
V
= 2.7V
= 3.6V
= 4.2V
IN
IN
IN
3.3k
V
OUT
1.2V
300mA MAX
I
TH
LV
OUT2
2.2μF
X7R
80.6k
40.2k
1
10
100
1000
LV
FB2
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
GND
3446 TA01b
L1: TOKO A960AW-1R8M
3446 TA01
3446fd
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