LTC3520
Synchronous 1A
Buck-Boost and 600mA
Buck Converters
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®3520 combines 1A buck-boost and 600mA
synchronous buck DC/DC converters in a tiny 4mm ×
4mm package. A programmable switching frequency
allows the efficiency to be optimized while minimizing
the solution footprint. Both converters feature soft-start
and current limit protection. The uncommitted gain block
can be configured as an LDO or utilized as a battery-good
comparator.
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Dual High Efficiency DC/DC Converters:
Buck-Boost (V : 2.2V to 5.25V, I
= 1A at
OUT
IN
OUT
V
= 3.3V, V ≥ 3V)
OUT
Buck (V : 0.8V to V , I
= 600mA)
OUT
IN OUT
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2.2V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
Pin-Selectable Burst Mode® Operation
Uncommitted Gain Block for LDO Controller, Battery
Good Indication or Sequencing
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Programmable 100kHz to 2MHz Switching Frequency
55μA Total Quiescent Current for Both Converters in
Burst Mode Operation
Thermal and Overcurrent Protection
<1μA Quiescent Current in Shutdown
24-Lead 4mm × 4mm QFN Package
Thebuckconverteriscurrentmodecontrolledwithinternal
synchronousrectificationtoimproveefficiency.Pin-select-
ableBurstModeoperationcanbeenabledtoimprovelight
load efficiency, or the buck converter can be operated in
low noise PWM mode for sensitive applications.
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The buck-boost converter provides continuous conduc-
tion operation to maximize efficiency and minimize noise.
At light loads, use of Burst Mode operation will improve
efficiency.
APPLICATIONS
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Portable Media Players
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Digital Cameras
The LTC3520 provides a <1μA shutdown mode and over-
temperature shutdown on both converters. The LTC3520
is available in a low profile (0.75mm) 24-lead 4mm ×
4mm QFN package.
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Handheld PCs, PDAs
GPS Receivers
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L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo and Burst Mode are registered trademarks
of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5481178, 6166527, 6304066, 6404251, 6580258.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
3.3V at 500mA, 1.8V at 600mA and 1.5V at 200mA Converter
Efficiency vs VIN
100
V
IN
4.7μH
BUCK-BOOST
2.2V TO
5.5V
22μF
PV
PV
PV SV SW1A
IN3 IN
I
= 150mA
IN1
IN2
OUT
95
90
85
80
75
70
V
3.3V
500mA
1A FOR
V
4.7μH
27pF
OUT1
SW1B
V
OUT2
1.8V
600mA
SW2
V
OUT1
470pF
BUCK
OUT
255k
56pF
10k
10μF
47μF
I
= 250mA
V
C1
≥ 3V
1M
IN
FB2
SS2
15k
0.01μF
200k
FB1
SS1
0.01μF
309k
LTC3520
54.9k
R
T
V
OUT2
PWM1
PWM2
SD3
A
OUT
V
BURST
PWM
OUT
1.5V
200mA
33pF
100k
110k
SD2
OFF ON
4.7μF
2.7
3.2
4.2
(V)
4.7
5.2
2.2
3.7
SD1
A
IN
V
PGND1 SGND PGND2
IN
3520 TA01b
3520 TA01
3520fa
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