LTC3727/LTC3727-1
High Efficiency, 2-Phase
Synchronous Step-Down Switching Regulators
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®3727/LTC3727-1 are high performance dual
step-down switching regulator controllers that drive all
N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stages. A con-
stant frequency current mode architecture allows phase-
lockable frequency of up to 550kHz. 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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Wide Output Voltage Range: 0.8V ≤ VOUT ≤ 14V
Out-of-Phase Controllers Reduce Required Input
Capacitance and Power Supply Induced Noise
OPTI-LOOP® Compensation Minimizes COUT
±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency 250kHz to 550kHz
Latched Short-Circuit Shutdown (LTC3727 Only)
Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
Wide VIN Range: 4V to 36V Operation
Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping
Foldback Output Current Limiting
Output Overvoltage Protection
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OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response
tobeoptimizedoverawiderangeofoutputcapacitanceand
ESRvalues.Thereisa precision0.8Vreferenceandapower
good output indicator. A wide 4V to 30V (36V maximum)
input supply range encompasses all battery chemistries.
A RUN/SS pin for each controller provides soft-start, and
on the LTC3727GN, optional timed, short-circuit shut-
down. Current foldback limits MOSFET heat dissipation
during short-circuit conditions when overcurrent latchoff
isdisabled.Outputovervoltageprotectioncircuitrylatches
on the bottom MOSFET until VOUT returns to normal. The
FCB mode pin can select among Burst Mode, constant
frequencymodeandcontinuousinductorcurrentmodeor
regulate a secondary winding. The LTC3727/LTC3727-1
include a power good output pin that indicates when both
outputs are within 7.5% of their designed set point.
Low Shutdown IQ: 20µA
Small 28-Lead SSOP Package
LTC3727-1 Also Available in the 5mm × 5mm QFN
Package
Selectable Constant Frequency or Burst Mode®
Operation
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APPLICATIO S
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Telecom Systems
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Automotive Systems
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Burst Mode and OPTI-LOOP are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
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Battery-Operated Digital Devices
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
V
IN
18V TO 28V
+
22µF
1µF
CERAMIC
50V
4.7µF
CERAMIC
V
IN
PGOOD INTV
CC
M1
M3
M4
TG1
TG2
0.1µF
BOOST1
SW1
BOOST2
SW2
15µH
8µH
0.1µF
LTC3727/
LTC3727-1
M2
BG1
BG2
PLLIN
PGND
+
+
SENSE1
SENSE2
1000pF
1000pF
220pF
0.015Ω
0.015Ω
–
–
SENSE2
V
SENSE1
V
V
12V
4A
OUT1
5V
5A
OUT2
V
OSENSE1
OSENSE2
105k
1%
280k
1%
I
I
TH1
TH2
+
56µF
15V
SP
220pF
15k
RUN/SS1
SGND
RUN/SS2
+
20k
1%
47µF
6V
SP
20k
1%
15k
0.1µF
0.1µF
M1, M2, M3, M4: FDS6680A
1628 F01
Figure 1. High Efficiency Dual 12V/5V Step-Down Converter
3727f
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