LTC3633A-2/LTC3633A-3
Dual Channel 3A, 20V
Monolithic Synchronous
Step-Down Regulator
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®3633A-2 is a high efficiency, dual-channel mono-
lithicsynchronousbuckregulatorusingacontrolledon-time,
current mode architecture, with phase lockable switching
frequency. The two channels can run 180° out of phase to
relaxtherequirementsforinputandoutputcapacitance.The
operating supply voltage range is from 3.6V to 20V, making
it suitable for lithium-ion battery stacks as well as point of
load power supply applications from a 12V or 5V supply.
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3.6V to 20V Input Voltage Range
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3A Output Current per Channel
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Up to 95% Efficiency
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Low Duty Cycle Operation: 5% at 2.25MHz
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Selectable 0°/180° Phase Shift Between Channels
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Adjustable Switching Frequency: 500kHz to 4MHz
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External Frequency Synchronization
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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and
Load Transient Response
Theoperatingfrequencyisprogrammablefrom500kHzto
4MHz with an external resistor and may be synchronized
to an external clock signal. The high frequency capabil-
ity allows the use of small surface mount inductors and
capacitors. The unique constant frequency/controlled on-
time architecture is ideal for high step-down ratio applica-
tions that operate at high frequency while demanding fast
transient response. An internal phase locked loop servos
the on-time of the internal one-shot timer to match the
frequencyoftheinternalclockoranappliedexternalclock.
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0.6V Reference Allows Low Output Voltages
User Selectable Burst Mode® Operation or Forced
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Continuous Operation
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Output Voltage Tracking and Soft-Start Capability
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Short-Circuit Protected
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Overvoltage Input and Overtemperature Protection
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Power Good Status Outputs
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Available in (4mm × 5mm) QFN-28 and 28-Lead
TSSOP Packages
APPLICATIONS
The LTC3633A-2 can select between forced continuous
mode and high efficiency Burst Mode operation. The
LTC3633A-2 and LTC3633A-3 differ in their output volt-
age sense range (refer to Table 1 in the Operation section
for a description of the entire LTC3633A product family).
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Distributed Power Systems
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Battery Powered Instruments
Point of Load Power Supplies
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L, LT, LTC, LTM, Burst Mode, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of
Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178, 5847554, 6580258, 6304066, 6476589, 6774611.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Efficiency vs Load Current
V
IN
6V TO 20V
100
47µF
x2
PV
PV
SV
IN1
Burst Mode
OPERATION
IN2
IN
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
RUN1
INTV
CC
RUN2
ITH1
ITH2
RT
2.2µF
LTC3633A-2
MODE/SYNC
PHMODE
TRACKSS1
PGOOD1
TRACKSS2
PGOOD2
BOOST2
BOOST1
1.5µH
1µH
0.1µF
0.1µF
V
V
OUT1
OUT2
5V AT 3A
V
OUT
V
OUT
= 5V
= 3.3V
SW2
SW1
3.3V AT 3A
V
IN
= 12V
V
V
V
ON1
ON2
FB2
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
V
FB1
SGND PGND
LOAD CURRENT (A)
73.2k
45.3k
10k
22µF
10k
22µF
3633a23 TA01b
3633a23 TA01a
3633a23fb
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