LTC3713
Low Input Voltage,
TM
High Power, No RSENSE
Synchronous Buck DC/DC Controller
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®3713 is a high current, high efficiency synchro-
nous buck switching regulator controller optimized for
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Very Low VIN(MIN): 1.5V
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True Current Mode Control
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5V Drive for N-Channel MOSFETs Eliminates
Auxillary 5V Supply
No Sense Resistor Required
Uses Standard 5V Logic-Level N-Channel MOSFETs
Adjustable Current Limit
Adjustable Frequency
Switch tON(MIN) < 100ns
2% to 90% Duty Cycle at 200kHz
0.8V ±1% Reference
Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
Programmable Soft-Start
Output Overvoltage Protection
Optional Short-Circuit Shutdown Timer
Small 24-Lead SSOP Package
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use with very low input supply voltages. It operates from
inputs as low as 1.5V and provides a regulated output
voltage from 0.8V up to (0.9)VIN. The controller uses
a valley current control architecture to enable high operat-
ing frequencies without requiring a sense resistor.
Operatingfrequencyisselectedbyanexternalresistorand
iscompensatedforvariationsinVINandVOUT.TheLTC3713
uses a pair of standard 5V logic-level N-channel external
MOSFETs, eliminating the need for expensive P-channel
or low threshold devices.
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Discontinuous mode operation provides high efficiency
operation at light loads. A forced continuous control
pin reduces noise and RF interference, and can assist
secondary winding regulation by disabling discontinuous
operation when the main output is lightly loaded. Fault
protection is provided by internal foldback current limit-
ing, an output overvoltage comparator and an optional
short-circuit shutdown timer.
APPLICATIO S
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Telecom Card 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V Step-Down
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Bus Termination (DDR memory, SSTL)
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Synchronous Buck with General Purpose Boost
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
No RSENSE is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
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Low VIN Synchronous Boost
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
V
IN
1.8V TO 3.3V
CMDSH-3
22µF
×2
Efficiency vs Load Current
SHDN
BOOST
330k
0.33µF
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
5.6k
10k
V
IN
= 2.5V
M1
M2
I
ON
TG
L1
LTC3713
1.8µH
V
OUT
A
1.25V
10A
V
FB1
SW1
B
+
C
+
OUT
SENSE
270µF
×2
680pF
BG
B340A
20k
I
TH
PGND
–
SENSE
10µF
RUN/SS INTV
CC
IN1
IN2
0.1µF
V
V
PGOOD
SGND
3713 F01a
4.7µF
C
: PANASONIC EEFUEOD271R
MBR0520
OUT
4.7µH
0.01
1
7
12
0.04 0.10 0.40
3
15
L1: (A) PANASONIC ETQP6FIR8BFA
(B) TOKO D104C-1.8µH
LOAD CURRENT (A)
V
FB2
SW2
M1, M2: (A) IRF7822, (B) IRF7811A
3713 F01b
12.1k
37.4k
Figure 1. High Efficiency Step-Down Converter from 1.8V to 3.3V Input
3713fa
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