LTC3605
15V, 5A Synchronous
Step-Down Regulator
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
TheLTC®3605isahighefficiency,monolithicsynchronous
buck regulator using a phase lockable controlled on-time
constantfrequency,currentmodearchitecture.PolyPhase
operationallowsmultipleLTC3605regulatorstorunoutof
phase while using minimal input and output capacitance.
The operating supply voltage range is from 15V down to
4V, making it suitable for dual lithium-ion battery inputs
as well as point of load power supply applications from
a 12V or 5V rail.
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High Efficiency: Up to 96%
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5A Output Current
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4V to 15V V Range
IN
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Integrated Power N-Channel MOSFETs
(70mΩ Top and 35mΩ Bottom)
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Adjustable Frequency 800kHz to 4MHz
PolyPhase® Operation (Up to 12 Phases)
Output Tracking
0.6V 1% Reference Accuracy
Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
Transient Response
Shutdown Mode Draws Less Than 15µA Supply Current
Available in 24-Pin (4mm × 4mm) QFN Package
AEC-Q100 Qualified for Automotive Applications
Theoperatingfrequencyisprogrammablefrom800kHzto
4MHz with an external resistor. The high frequency capa-
bility allows the use of small surface mount inductors. For
switching noise sensitive applications, it can be externally
synchronized from 800kHz to 4MHz. The PHMODE pin
allows user control of the phase of the outgoing clock
signal. The unique constant frequency/controlled on-time
architecture is ideal for high step-down ratio applications
that are operating at high frequency while demanding
fast transient response. Two internal phase-lock loops
synchronize the internal oscillator to the external clock
and also servos the regulator on-time to lock on to either
the internal clock or the external clock if it’s present.
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APPLICATIONS
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Point of Load Power Supply
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Portable Instruments
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Distributed Power Systems
Battery-Powered Equipment
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by U.S. patents, including 5481178, 5847554, 6580258, 6304066, 6476589, 6774611.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Efficiency and Power Loss
High Efficiency 1MHz, 5A Step-Down Regulator
100
90
10
1
V
= 12V
f = 1MHz
V
= 3.3V
OUT
IN
V
IN
4V TO 15V
22µF
×2
80
PV
SV
IN
IN
70
CLKOUT INTV
CC
V
= 1.2V
OUT
2.2µF
1µH
60
50
CLKIN
BOOST
PGOOD
0.1µF
LTC3605
V
40
30
20
10
0
OUT
V
= 3.3V
OUT
SW
V
= 1.2V
3.3V
OUT
0
V
11.5k
2.55k
ON
FB
47µF
V
RUN
IN
×2
ITH
RT
16k
0.1
10000
PGND
10
100
1000
162k
220pF
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
3605 TA01a
3605 TA01b
Rev. I
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