LTC3728L-1
Dual, 550kHz, 2-Phase
Synchronous Regulator
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®3728L-1 is a dual high performance step-down
switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel
synchronouspowerMOSFETstages.Aconstantfrequency
currentmodearchitectureallowsphase-lockablefrequency
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. The LTC3728L-1
is identical to the LTC3728L except that the LTC3728L-1
lacks the over current latchoff feature.
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Dual, 180° Phased Controllers Reduce Required
Input Capacitance and Power Supply Induced Noise
OPTI-LOOP® Compensation Minimizes C
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1.5ꢀ Output Voltage Accuracy
Power Good Output Voltage Indicator
Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency 250kHz to 550kHz
Over Current Latchoff Disabled
Wide V Range: 4.5V to 28V (35V for LTC3728LI-1)
IN
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
output indicator are compatible with future microproces-
sor generations, and a wide 4.5V to 28V (30V maximum/
35V for LTC3728LI-1) input supply range encompasses
all battery chemistries.
Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping
Foldback Output Current Limiting
Output Overvoltage Protection
Low Shutdown I : 20μA
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5V and 3.3V Standby Regulators
3 Selectable Operating Modes: Constant Frequency,
Burst Mode® Operation and PWM
5mm × 5mm QFN and 28-Lead Narrow SSOP
Packages
A RUN/SS pin for each controller provides soft-start.
Current foldback limits MOSFET dissipation during short-
circuit conditions. The FCB mode pin can select among
Burst Mode operation, constant frequency mode and
continuousinductorcurrentmodeorregulateasecondary
winding. The LTC3728L-1 includes a power good output
pin that indicates when both outputs are within 7.5% of
their designed set point.
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APPLICATIONS
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Notebook and Palmtop Computers
Telecom Systems
Portable Instruments
Battery-Operated Digital Devices
DC Power Distribution Systems
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L, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Burst Mode and OPTI-LOOP are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Protected by U.S. Patents including 5929620, 6177787, 6144199, 5471178, 5994885, 6100678.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
V
IN
5.2V TO 28V
C
22μF
50V
1μF
CERAMIC
IN
+
4.7μF
D3
D4
V
PGOOD INTV
IN
CC
M2
M1
CERAMIC
TG1
TG2
L1
3.2μH
L2
3.2μH
BOOST1
SW1
BOOST2
SW2
C
, 0.1μF
C
, 0.1μF
B2
B1
LTC3728L-1
BG1
BG2
f
IN
500kHz
PLLIN
PGND
+
–
+
SENSE1
SENSE2
R
R
SENSE2
0.01Ω
SENSE1
1000pF
1000pF
0.01Ω
–
SENSE1
V
I
SENSE2
V
V
3.3V
5A
OSENSE1
TH1
OSENSE2
I
TH2
V
OUT2
OUT1
5V
5A
R2
105k
1%
R4
63.4k
1%
C
C
C2
C1
220pF
C
47μF
6V
C
56μF
6V
RUN/SS1 SGND RUN/SS2
OUT1
OUT
220pF
R
C2
+
+
R1
20k
1%
R3
20k
1%
R
C1
C
C
SS2
0.1μF
SS1
0.1μF
15k
15k
SP
SP
M1, M2: FDS6982S
3728l1 F01
Figure 1. High Efficiency Dual 5V/3.3V Step-Down Converter
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