LTC3542-1
500mA, 2.25MHz
2.8V Output Synchronous
Step-Down DC/DC Converter
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®3542-1 is a high efficiency, fixed output voltage
of 2.8V, monolithic synchronous buck converter using a
constant frequency, current mode architecture. Supply
currentduringoperationisonly26μA, droppingto<1μAin
shutdown. The2.5Vto5.5Vinputvoltagerangemakesthe
LTC3542-1ideallysuitedforsingleLi-Ionbattery-powered
applications.100%dutycycleprovideslowdropoutopera-
tion, extending battery life in portable systems. Internal
power switches are optimized to provide high efficiency
and eliminate the need for an external Schottky diode.
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High Efficiency: Up to 96%
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Fixed Output Voltage: 2.8V
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High Peak Switch Current: 1000mA
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Low Output Ripple (<20mV Typical)
P-P
Burst Mode Operation
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Very Low Quiescent Current: Only 26μA
2.5V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
2.25MHz Constant Frequency Operation
1MHz to 3MHz External Frequency Synchronization
Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
No Schottky Diode Required
Internal Soft-Start Limits Inrush Current
Shutdown Mode Draws <1μA Supply Current
2% Output Voltage Accuracy
Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
Transient Response
Overtemperature Protected
Available in 6-Lead 2mm × 2mm DFN
Switching frequency is internally set at 2.25MHz, allowing
the use of small surface mount inductors and capacitors,
and it can synchronize to an external clock signal with a
frequencyrangeof1MHzto3MHzthroughtheMODE/SYNC
pin. The LTC3542-1 is specifically designed to work well
with ceramic output capacitors, achieving very low output
voltage ripple and a small PCB footprint.
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The LTC3542-1 can be configured for the power saving
Burst Mode® Operation. For reduced noise and RF inter-
ference, the MODE/SYNC pin can be configured for pulse
skipping operation.
L, 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, 6580258, 6304066, 6127815, 6498466, 6611131, 5994885.
APPLICATIONS
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Cellular Telephones
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Wireless and DSL Modems
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Digital Cameras
MP3 Players
PDAs and Other Handheld Devices
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
Efficiency and Power Loss vs Output Current
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1000
100
10
2.2μH
V
OUT
V
IN
2.8V
V
SW
LTC3542-1
RUN
IN
3V TO 5.5V
500mA
10μF
C
OUT
10μF
CER
V
OUT
MODE/SYNC
GND
35421 TA01a
1
V
V
= 3.6V
IN
OUT
= 2.8V
0.1
1000
0.1
1
10
100
35421 TA01b
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
35421f
1