LTC3728
Dual, 550kHz, 2-Phase
Synchronous Step-Down Switching Regulator
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®3728 is a dual high performance step-down
switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel
synchronous power MOSFET stages. A constant fre-
quency current mode architecture allows phase-lockable
frequency of up to 550kHz. Power loss and noise due to
theESRoftheinputcapacitorsareminimizedbyoperating
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
±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
Power Good Output Voltage Indicator
Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency 250kHz to 550kHz
Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
Wide VIN Range: 3.5V to 36V Operation
Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping
Foldback Output Current Limiting
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OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response
tobeoptimizedoverawiderangeofoutputcapacitanceand
ESRvalues. Theprecision0.8Vreferenceandpowergood
output indicator are compatible with future microproces-
sor generations, and a wide 3.5V to 30V (36V maximum)
input supply range encompasses all battery chemistries.
Latched Short-Circuit Shutdown with Defeat Option
Output Overvoltage Protection
Remote Output Voltage Sense
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 LTC3728 includes a power good
output pin that indicates when both outputs are within
7.5% of their designed set point.
Low Shutdown IQ: 20µA
5V and 3.3V Regulators
3 Selectable Operating Modes: Constant Frequency,
Burst Mode® Operation and PWM
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Available in 32-Pin 5mm × 5mm QFN and
28-Pin SSOP Packages
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APPLICATIO S
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Notebook and Palmtop Computers
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Telecom Systems
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, 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.
Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5481178, 5929620, 6177787, 6144194, 6100678,
5408150, 6580258, 6304066, 5705919.
Portable Instruments
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Battery-Operated Digital Devices
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DC Power Distribution Systems
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V
IN
5.2V TO 28V
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C
IN
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
4.7µF
22µF
1µF
D3
D4
50V
V
PGOOD INTV
IN
CC
M2
M1
TG1
TG2
L1
3.2µH
L2
3.2µH
BOOST1
SW1
BOOST2
SW2
C
, 0.1µF
B1
C
, 0.1µF
B2
LTC3728
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
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