LTC3606B
800mA Synchronous
Step-Down DC/DC with
Average Input Current Limit
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®3606B is an 800mA monolithic synchronous
buck regulator using a constant frequency current mode
architecture.
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Programmable Average Input Current Limit:
±±5 Accuracꢀ
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Step-Down Output: Up to 965 Efficiencꢀ
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Low Noise Pulse-Skipping Operation at Light Loads
The input supply voltage range is 2.5V to 5.5V, making it
ideal for Li-Ion and USB powered applications. 100% duty
cyclecapabilityprovideslowdropoutoperation,extending
the run time in battery-operated systems. Low output
voltages are supported with the 0.6V feedback reference
voltage. The LTC3606B can supply 800mA output current.
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Input Voltage Range: 2.±V to ±.±V
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Output Voltage Range: 0.6V to ±V
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2.2±MHz Constant-Frequencꢀ Operation
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Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
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Low Dropout Operation: 1005 Dutꢀ Cꢀcle
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Internal Soft-Start
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The LTC3606B’s programmable average input current
limit is ideal for USB applications and for point-of-load
power supplies because the LTC3606B’s limited input
current will still allow its output to deliver high peak load
currentswithoutcollapsingtheinputsupply.Theoperating
frequency is internally set at 2.25MHz allowing the use of
smallsurfacemountinductors. Internalsoft-startreduces
in-rushcurrentduringstart-up. TheLTC3606Bisavailable
in an 8-Lead 3mm × 3mm DFN package.
Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
Transient Response
2% Output Voltage Accuracy
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Short-Circuit Protected
Shutdown Current ≤ 1μA
Available in Small Thermally Enhanced 8-Lead
3mm × 3mm DFN Package
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APPLICATIONS
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo and Burst Mode are registered trademarks
and Hot Swap is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S.Patents, including 5481178, 6127815,
6304066, 6498466, 6580258, 6611131.
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High Peak Load Current Applications
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USB Powered Devices
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Supercapacitor Charging
Radio Transmitters and Other Handheld Devices
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
Monolithic Buck Regulator with Input Current Limit
1.5ꢀH
GSM Pulse Load
V
OUT
V
3.4V
V
OUT
IN
V
SW
3.4V AT
800mA
IN
TO 5.5V
200mV/DIV
LTC3606B
499k
RUN
C
V
IN
IN
+
2.2mF
10ꢀF
AC-COUPLED
1V/DIV
PGOOD
RLIM
s2
1210k
SuperCap
V
FB
PGOOD
I
OUT
GND
255k
500mA/DIV
116k
1000pF
3606B TA01
I
IN
500mA/DIV
I
= 475mA
3606B TA01b
LIM
1ms/DIV
V
LOAD
= 5V, 500mA COMPLIANT
IN
I
= 0A to 2.2A
3606bfa
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