LTC3568
1.8A, 4MHz, Synchronous
Step-Down DC/DC Converter
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®3568 is a constant frequency, synchronous
step- down DC/DC converter. Intended for medium power
applications, it operates from a 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage
range and has a user configurable operating frequency
up to 4MHz, allowing the use of tiny, low cost capacitors
and inductors 2mm or less in height. The output voltage
is adjustable from 0.8V to 5V. Internal sychronous 0.11Ω
power switches with 2.4A peak current ratings provide
high efficiency. The LTC3568’s current mode architecture
and external compensation allow the transient response
to be optimized over a wide range of loads and output
capacitors.
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Uses Tiny Capacitors and Inductor
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High Frequency Operation: Up to 4MHz
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Low R
Internal Switches: 0.110Ω
DS(ON)
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High Efficiency: Up to 96%
Stable with Ceramic Capacitors
Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line
and Load Transient Response
Short-Circuit Protected
Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
Low Shutdown Current: I ≤ 1μA
Low Quiescent Current: 60μA
Output Voltages from 0.8V to 5V
Selectable Burst Mode® Operation
Sychronizable to External Clock
Small 3mm × 3mm, 10-Lead DFN Package
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Q
The LTC3568 can be configured for automatic power sav-
ing Burst Mode operation to reduce gate charge losses
when the load current drops below the level required for
continuous operation. For reduced noise and RF interfer-
ence,theSYNC/MODEpincanbeconfiguredtoskippulses
or provide forced continuous operation.
APPLICATIONS
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Notebook Computers
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Digital Cameras
To further maximize battery life, the P-channel MOSFET
is turned on continuously in dropout (100% duty cycle)
with a low quiescent current of 60μA. In shutdown, the
device draws <1μA.
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Cellular Phones
Handheld Instruments
Board Mounted Power Supplies
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, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. Burst
Mode is a registered trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178,
6580258, 6304066, 6127815, 6611131.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Efficiency vs Load Current
V
IN
2.5V TO 5.5V
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
1000
100
22μF
EFFICIENCY
V
IN
SYNC/MODE
PGOOD
PV
SV
IN
L1
IN
2μH
V
OUT
SW
2.5V/1.8A
LTC3568
I
22μF + 10μF
TH
POWER LOSS
887k
SHDN/R
V
FB
T
13k
1000pF
10
1
SGND
PGND
V
V
O
= 3.3V
= 2.5V
= 1MHz
IN
OUT
324k
412k
f
Burst Mode
OPERATION
NOTE: IN DROPOUT, THE OUTPUT TRACKS
THE INPUT VOLTAGE
3568 F01
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10
100
1000
10000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
3568 TA01
Figure 1. Step-Down 1.8A Regulator
3568f
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