LTC3707
High Efficiency, 2-Phase
Synchronous Step-Down
Switching Regulator
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The LTC®3707 is a high performance dual step-down
switching regulator controller that drives N-channel
synchronouspowerMOSFETstages.Aconstantfrequency
current mode architecture allows adjustment of the
frequency up to 300kHz. Power loss and noise due to the
ESR of the input capacitors are minimized by operating
the two controller output stages out of phase.
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180° Phased Dual Controllers Reduce Required
Input Capacitance and Power Supply Induced Noise
OPTI-LOOP® Compensation Minimizes C
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1.5% Output Voltage Accuracy over Temperature
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Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
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Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
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DC Programmed Fixed Frequency 150kHz to 300kHz
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Wide V Range: 4.5V to 28V Operation
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OPTI-LOOPcompensationallowsthetransientresponseto
be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance and
ESR values. The precision 0.8V reference and power good
outputindicatorarecompatiblewithfuturemicroprocessor
generations, and a wide 3.5V to 30V input supply range
encompasses all battery chemistries.
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Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping
Foldback Output Current Limiting
Latched Short-Circuit Shutdown with Defeat Option
Output Overvoltage Protection
Remote Output Voltage Sense
A RUN/SS pin for each controller provides both soft-start
and optional timed, short-circuit shutdown. Current
foldback limits MOSFET dissipation during short-circuit
conditions when overcurrent latchoff is disabled. Output
overvoltage protection circuitry latches on the bottom
Low Shutdown I : 20μA
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5V and 3.3V Standby Regulators
Selectable Constant Frequency, Burst Mode®
Operation or PWM Operation
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Small 28-Lead Narrow SSOP Package
MOSFET until V
returns to normal. The FCB mode
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APPLICATIONS
pin can select among Burst Mode operation, constant
frequency mode and continuous inductor current mode
or regulate a secondary winding.
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Notebook and Palmtop Computers, PDAs
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Battery Chargers
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Portable Instruments
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Burst Mode, and OPTI-LOOP are registered trademarks of Linear Technology
Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S.
Patents including 5481178, 5705919, 5929620, 6144194, 6177787, 6304066, 6580258.
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Battery-Operated Digital Devices
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DC Power Distribution Systems
V
IN
5.2V TO 28V
C
22μF
50V
TYPICAL APPLICATION
IN
+
1μF
4.7μF
D3
CERAMIC
D4
V
INTV
IN
CC
CERAMIC
M1
M2
M3
M4
TG1
TG2
L1
6.3μH
L2
6.3μH
C
, 0.1μF
C
, 0.1μF
B2
B1
BOOST1
SW1
BOOST2
SW2
LTC3707
BG1
BG2
D1
D2
SGND
SENSE1
PGND
+
+
SENSE2
R
R
SENSE1
SENSE2
0.01Ω
1000pF
1000pF
0.01Ω
–
–
SENSE1
SENSE2
V
V
3.3V
5A
OUT1
5V
5A
OUT2
V
V
OSENSE2
OSENSE1
R2
105k
1%
R4
63.4k
1%
I
I
TH1
TH2
C
C
C2
C
C1
220pF
C
56μF
6V
OUT1
OUT
RUN/SS1
RUN/SS2
+
+
R1
20k
1%
R3
20k
1%
220pF
R
C2
47μF
6V
R
C1
C
C
SS2
0.1μF
SS1
0.1μF
15k
15k
SP
SP
M1, M2, M3, M4: FDS6680A
3707 F01
Figure 1. High Efficiency Dual 5V/3.3V Step-Down Converter
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