LTC3633
Dual Channel 3A, 15V
Monolithic Synchronous
Step-Down Regulator
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
TheLTC®3633isahighefficiency,dual-channelmonolithic
synchronous buck regulator using a controlled on-time,
current mode architecture, with phase lockable switching
frequency. The two channels can run 180° out of phase,
which relaxes the requirements for input and output ca-
pacitance.Theoperatingsupplyvoltagerangeisfrom3.6V
to 15V, making it suitable for dual cell lithium-ion batteries
as well as point of load power supply applications from
a 12V or 5V supply.
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3.6V to 15V 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
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0.6V Reference Allows Low Output Voltages
Theoperatingfrequencyisprogrammableandsynchroniz-
able from 500kHz to 4MHz with an external resistor. The
high frequency capability 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 applications that operate at high
frequency while demanding fast transient response. An
internal phase lock loop servos the on-time of the internal
one-shottimertomatchthefrequencyoftheinternalclock
or an applied external clock.
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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Low Power 2.5V Linear Regulator Output
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Power Good Status Outputs
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Available in (4mm × 5mm) QFN-28 and 28-Lead
TSSOP Packages
The LTC3633 can select between forced continuous mode
and high efficiency Burst Mode operation.
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.
APPLICATIONS
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Distributed Power Systems
Battery Powered Instruments
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Point of Load Power Supplies
TYPICAL APPLICATION
V
IN
Efficiency vs Load Current
3.6V TO 15V
100
47μF
V
V
IN1
IN2
Burst Mode
RUN1
RUN2
INTV
CC
x2
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
OPERATION
ITH1
ITH2
RT
2.2μF
LTC3633
MODE/SYNC
PHMODE
V2P5
TRACKSS1
PGOOD1
BOOST1
TRACKSS2
PGOOD2
BOOST2
0.1μF
0.1μF
1.5μH
1μH
V
OUT
V
OUT
= 5V
= 3.3V
V
V
OUT2
5V AT 3A
OUT1
3.3V AT 3A
SW2
SW1
V
IN
= 12V
V
ON2
V
ON1
1
10
100
1000
10000
V
FB2
V
FB1
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
SGND PGND
73.2k
45.3k
10k
10k
22μF
22μF
3633 TA01b
3633 TA01a
3633f
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