LTC3788
2-Phase, Dual Output
Synchronous Boost Controller
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®3788 is a high performance 2-phase dual
synchronous boost converter controller that drives all
N-channel power MOSFETs. Synchronous rectification
increases efficiency, reduces power losses and eases
thermal requirements, allowing the LTC3788 to be used
in high power boost applications.
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Synchronous Operation for Highest Efficiency and
Reduced Heat Dissipation
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Wide Input Range: 4.5V to 38V (40V Abs Max) and
Operates Down to 2.5V After Start-Up
Output Voltages Up to 60V
±±1 ±.2V Reference Voltage
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or Inductor DCR Current Sensing
SENSE
A constant-frequency current mode architecture allows a
phase-lockable frequency of up to 850kHz. OPTI-LOOP®
compensationallowsthetransientresponsetobeoptimized
over a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values.
The LTC3788 features a precision 1.2V reference and dual
power good output indicators. A 4.5V to 38V input supply
range encompasses a wide range of system architectures
and battery chemistries.
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±001 Duty Cycle Capability for Synchronous MOSFET
Low Quiescent Current: 125μA
Phase-Lockable Frequency (75kHz to 850kHz)
Programmable Fixed Frequency (50kHz to 900kHz)
Selectable Current Limit
Adjustable Output Voltage Soft-Start
Power Good Output Voltage Monitors
Low Shutdown Current I : <8ꢀA
Internal LDO Powers Gate Drive from VBIAS or EXTV
Thermally Enhanced Low Profile 32-Pin 5mm × 5mm
QFN Package
Q
Independent SS pins for each controller ramp the output
CC
voltages during start-up. The PLLIN/MODE pin selects
among Burst Mode operation, pulse-skipping mode or
continuous inductor current mode at light loads.
APPLICATIONS
For a leaded 28-lead SSOP package with a fixed current
limit and one PGOOD output, without phase modulation
or a clock output, see the LTC3788-1 data sheet.
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Industrial
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Automotive
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, Burst Mode, OPTI-LOOP, PolyPhase and the Linear logo
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Medical
are registered trademarks and No R
and ThinSOT are trademarks of Linear Technology
SENSE
Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by
U. S. Patents, including 5408150, 5481178, 5705919, 5929620, 6144194, 6177787, 6580258.
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Military
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4.5V TO 12V START-UP VOLTAGE
IN
OPERATES THROUGH TRANSIENTS DOWN TO 2.5V
TYPICAL APPLICATION
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IN
Efficiency and Power Loss
vs Output Current
4.7μF
TG2
4.7μF
220μF
3mΩ
4mΩ
100
90
10000
1000
100
10
TG1 VBIAS INTV
BOOST1
CC
3.3μH
1.25μH
BOOST2
SW2
V
V
OUT
12V AT 5A
OUT
24V AT 3A
80
0.1μF
0.1μF
SW1
70
LTC3788
BG1
BG2
60
50
+
+
SENSE1
SENSE2
40
30
20
10
0
–
–
SENSE1
SENSE2
RUN1
PGND
V
V
= 12V
IN
OUT
110k
1
= 24V
RUN2
VFB2
VFB1
232k
Burst Mode OPERATION
FIGURE 9 CIRCUIT
PGOOD1
FREQ
PLLIN/MODE
EXTV
0.1
CC
0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01
0.1
1
10
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
ITH1 SS1 SGND SS2 ITH2
3788 TA01b
15nF
220μF
220μF
15nF
2.7k
100pF
0.1μF
220pF
12.1k
8.66k
12.1k
0.1μF
3788 TA01a
3788f
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