LTC3731H
3-Phase, 600kHz,
Synchronous Buck Switching
Regulator Controller
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DESCRIPTIO
FEATURES
The LTC®3731H is a PolyPhase® synchronous step-down
switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel
external power MOSFET stages in a phase-lockable fixed
frequency architecture. The LTC3731H is rated for opera-
tion up to 140°C junction temperature. The 3-phase con-
troller drives its output stages with 120° phase separation
at frequencies up to 600kHz per phase to minimize the
RMS current losses in both the input and output filter
capacitors. The 3-phase technique effectively triples the
fundamentalfrequency,improvingtransientresponsewhile
operating each controller at an optimal frequency for
efficiencyandeaseofthermaldesign. Lightloadefficiency
is optimized by using a choice of output Stage Shedding
or Burst Mode operation.
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3-Phase Current Mode Controller with Onboard
MOSFET Drivers
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±5% Output Current Matching Optimizes Thermal
Performance and Size of Inductors and MOSFETs
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±2% VREF Accuracy Over Temperature up to 140°C
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Reduced Power Supply Induced Noise
±10% Power Good Output Indicator
250kHz to 600kHz Per Phase, PLL, Fixed Frequency
PWM, Stage SheddingTM or Burst Mode® Operation
OPTI-LOOP® Compensation Minimizes COUT
Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping
Short-Circuit Shutdown Timer with Defeat Option
Overvoltage Soft Latch
Adjustable Undervoltage Lockout Threshold
Selectable Phase Output for Up to 12-Phase Operation
Theprecisionreferencesupportsoutputvoltagesfrom0.6V
to 6V. Current foldback provides protection for the exter-
nal MOSFETs under short-circuit or overload conditions.
PleaserefertotheLTC3731datasheetfor0°Cto70°Cand
–40°C to 85°C rated versions.
Available in 36-PUin Narrow (0.209") SSOP Package
APPLICATIO S
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Automotive and Industrial Power Supplies
High Output Current DC/DC Power Supplies
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Burst Mode, OPTI-LOOP and PolyPhase are registered trademarks of Linear Technology
Corporation. Stage Shedding is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178, 5929620, 6177787, 6144194, 6100678,
5408150, 6580258, 6462525, 6304066, 5705919.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
V
IN
5V TO 28V
V
CC
V
TG1
SW1
BG1
CC
+
0.8µH
0.8µH
4.5V TO 7V
0.003Ω
0.003Ω
22µF
LTC3731H
10µF
35V
BOOST1
BOOST2
BOOST3
+
SENSE1
0.1µF
–
SENSE1
V
V
SW3 SW2 SW1
IN
TG2
PGOOD
PLLIN
POWER GOOD INDICATOR
OPTIONAL SYNC IN
V
OUT
SW2
BG2
1.35V
55A
PLLFLTR
PGND
36k
V
IN
UVADJ
+
SENSE2
12k
–
680pF
SENSE2
IN
I
TH
TG3
SW3
BG3
0.8µH
0.003Ω
5k
RUN/SS
0.01µF
SGND
EAIN
100pF
+
SENSE3
7.5k
–
SENSE3
+
C
OUT
470µF
6.04k
4V
3731H F01
Figure 1. High Current Triple Phase Step-Down Converter
3731hf
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