LTC3728L/LTC3728LX
Dual, 550kHz, 2-Phase
Synchronous Regulators
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®3728L/LTC3728LX are dual high performance
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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Dual, 180° Phased Controllers Reduce Required
Input Capacitance and Power Supply Induced Noise
OPTI-LOOP® Compensation Minimizes COUT
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±1% Output Voltage Accuracy (LTC3728LC)
Power Good Output Voltage Indicator
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Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency 250kHz to 550kHz
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Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
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Wide VIN Range: 4.5V to 28V Operation
OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response
tobeoptimizedoverawiderangeofoutputcapacitanceand
ESRvalues. Theprecision0.8Vreferenceandpowergood
output indicator are compatible with future microproces-
sor generations, and a wide 4.5V to 28V (30V maximum)
input supply range encompasses all battery chemistries.
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Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
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Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping
Foldback Output Current Limiting
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Latched Short-Circuit Shutdown with Defeat Option
Output Overvoltage Protection
Low Shutdown IQ: 20µA
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
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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
MOSFET until VOUT returns to normal. The FCB mode pin
can select among Burst Mode, constant frequency mode
and continuous inductor current mode or regulate a
secondary winding. The LTC3728L/LTC3728LX include a
power good output pin that indicates when both outputs
are within 7.5% of their designed set point.
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APPLICATIO S
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Notebook and Palmtop Computers
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Telecom Systems
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Portable Instruments
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Battery-Operated Digital Devices
, 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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DC Power Distribution Systems
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
V
IN
5.2V TO 28V
C
IN
1µF
CERAMIC
+
22µF
4.7µF
D3
50V
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
B2
, 0.1µF
B1
LTC3728L/
LTC3728LX
BG1
BG2
f
IN
500kHz
PLLIN
PGND
+
+
SENSE1
SENSE2
R
R
SENSE2
SENSE1
1000pF
1000pF
0.01Ω
0.01Ω
–
–
SENSE1
V
SENSE2
V
V
3.3V
5A
OSENSE1
TH1
OSENSE2
V
OUT2
OUT1
5V
5A
R2
R4
63.4k
1%
I
I
TH2
105k
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
SS1
0.1µF
SS2
0.1µF
15k
15k
SP
SP
M1, M2: FDS6982S
3728 F01
Figure 1. High Efficiency Dual 5V/3.3V Step-Down Converter
3728lxfa
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