LTC3538
800mA Synchronous
Buck-Boost
DC/DC Converter
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®3538 is a highly efficient, low noise, buck-boost
DC/DC converter that operates from input voltages above,
below, and equal to the output voltage. The topology
incorporated in the IC provides a continuous transfer
function through all operating modes, making the product
ideal for single Lithium Ion or multicell Alkaline or NiMH
applications where the output voltage is within the battery
voltage range.
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Regulated Output with Input Voltages Above,
Below, or Equal to the Output
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800mA Continuous Output Current from a Single
Lithium-Ion/Polymer Cell
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Single Inductor
1.8V to 5.25V V
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Range
OUT
IN
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2.4V to 5.5V V Range
1MHz Fixed Frequency Operation
Output Disconnect in Shutdown
35μA Quiesecent Current in Burst Mode Operation
<5μA Shutdown Current
The LTC3538 is suited for use in Micro Hard Disk Drive
(μHDD)applicationswithits800mAcurrentcapability.Burst
Mode® operation provides high efficiency at light loads.
Internal Soft-Start
Small, Thermally Enhanced 8-Lead (2mm x 3mm)
DFN package
The LTC3538 includes two 0.17Ω N-channel and two
0.2Ω P-channel MOSFET switches. Operating frequency
is internally set to 1MHz to minimize solution footprint
while maximizing efficiency.
APPLICATIONS
Other features include <5μA shutdown current, internal
soft-start, short circuit protection and thermal shutdown.
The LTC3538 is available in a low profile (0.75mm), ther-
mally enhanced 8-lead (2mm × 3mm) DFN package.
, LT, LTC, LTM 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, 6304066, 6580258, 6166527, 6404251.
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Miniature Hard Disk Drives
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MP3 Players
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Digital Cameras
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Cellular Handsets
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PDAs, Handheld PC
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GPS Receivers
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Li-Ion/Polymer to 3.3V at 800mA
Efficiency vs VIN
100
L1
3.3μH
V
LOAD
= 3.3V
= 200mA
OUT
I
V
OUT
3.3V
800mA
95
90
85
80
LTC3538
R1
464k
10k
SW1
SW2
V
IN
2.9V TO 4.2V
V
V
IN
OUT
FB
33pF
C
IN
C
OUT
10μF
22μF
PWM
BURST
BURST
GND
V
C
15k
330pF
SD
*
R2
200k
ON OFF
2.4
2.9
3.4
3.9
(V)
4.4
4.9
5.4
V
IN
3538 TA01
3538 TA01b
*μP OPEN DRAIN I/O
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