LTC3714
Intel Compatible,
Wide Operating Range, Step-Down Controller
with Internal Op Amp
FeaTures
DescripTion
True Current Mode with Ultrafast Transient Response The LTC®3714 is a synchronous step-down switching
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Stable with Ceramic C
ON(MIN)
Ranges
regulator controller for CPU power. An output voltage
between 0.6V and 1.75V is selected by a 5-bit code (Intel
mobile VID specification). The controller uses a constant
on-time, valley current control architecture to deliver very
low duty cycles without requiring a sense resistor. Oper-
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< 100ns for Operation from High Input
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Supports Active Voltage Positioning
No Sense Resistor Required
5-Bit VID Programmable Output Voltage: 0.6V to 1.75V ating frequency is selected by an external resistor and is
Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
Programmable Output Offsets
compensated for variations in V and V
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IN
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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 second-
ary winding regulation by disabling discontinuous mode
when the main output is lightly loaded. Internal op amp
allows programmable offsets to the output voltage during
power saving modes.
Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
Wide V Range: 4V to 36V
IN
1ꢀ 0.6V Reference
Adjustable Frequency
Programmable Soft-Start
Output Overvoltage Protection
Optional Short-Circuit Shutdown Timer
Forced Continuous Control Pin
Fault protection is provided by internal foldback current
limiting, an output overvoltage comparator and optional
short-circuit shutdown timer. Soft-start capability for
supply sequencing is accomplished using an external
timing capacitor. The regulator current limit level is user
programmable. Wide supply range allows operation from
4V to 36V at the input.
Logic Controlled Micropower Shutdown: I ≤ 30µA
Available in 0.209" Wide 28-Lead SSOP Package
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applicaTions
Power Supply for Mobile Pentium® Processors and
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Transmeta Processors
L, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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Notebook and Portable Computers
Typical applicaTion
LTC3714
R
ON
Transient Response of 8A to 23A Output Load Step
PGOOD
I
ON
INTV
C
CC
V
IN
V
IN
SS
0.1µF
5V TO 24V
10µF
35V
×4
M1
1.395V
RUN/SS
TG
IRF7811
×2
L1
0.68µH
V
I
SW
OUT
TH
V
C , 0.22µF
B
OUT
0.6V TO 1.75V
23A
R
C
C
C
1.35V
C
OUT
BOOST
+
D
B
CMDSH-3
50mV/DIV
270µF
2V
SGND
INTV
CC
×4
M2
IRF7811
×3
1.213V
D1*
UPS840
BG
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
VID0
23A
SENSE
5-BIT
VID
+
I
LOAD
C
VCC
4.7µF
0.003Ω*
10A/DIV
8A
PGND
3714 TA03
V
OSENSE
20µs/DIV
3714 F01
*OPTIONAL
Figure 1. High Efficiency Step-Down Converter
3714f
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