LTC3789
High Efficiency, Synchronous,
4-Switch Buck-Boost Controller
FeaTures
DescripTion
The LTC®3789 is a high performance buck-boost switch-
ing regulator controller that operates from input volt-
ages above, below or equal to the output voltage. The
constant-frequency, current mode architecture allows
a phase-lockable frequency of up to 600kHz, while an
output current feedback loop provides support for battery
charging.Withawide4Vto38V(40Vmaximum)inputand
outputrangeandseamless, lownoisetransitionsbetween
operating regions, the LTC3789 is ideal for automotive,
telecom and battery-powered systems.
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Single Inductor Architecture Allows V Above,
IN
OUT
Below or Equal to the Regulated V
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Programmable Input or Output Current
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Wide V Range: 4V to 38V
IN
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1% Output Voltage Accuracy: 0.8V < V
< 38V
OUT
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Synchronous Rectification: Up to 98% Efficiency
Current Mode Control
Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency: 200kHz to 600kHz
No Reverse Current During Start-Up
Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
Internal 5.5V LDO
Theoperatingmodeofthecontrollerisdeterminedthrough
the MODE/PLLIN pin. The MODE/PLLIN pin can select
between pulse-skipping mode and forced continuous
mode operation and allows the IC to besynchronized to an
external clock. Pulse-skipping mode offers high efficiency
and low ripple at light loads, while forced continuous
mode operates at a constant frequency for noise-sensitive
applications.
Quad N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
V
Disconnected from V During Shutdown
OUT
IN
True Soft-Start and V
Short Protection, Even in
OUT
Boost Mode
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Available in 28-Lead QFN (4mm × 5mm) and
28-Lead SSOP Packages
applicaTions
A PGOOD pin indicates when the output is within 10% of
itsdesignedsetpoint.TheLTC3789isavailableinlowpro-
file 28-pin 4mm × 5mm QFN and narrow SSOP packages.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo, µModule and Burst Mode are registered
trademarks and ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5408150,
5481178, 5929620, 6580258, 7365525, 7394231.
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Automotive Systems
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Distributed DC Power Systems
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High Power Battery-Operated Devices
Industrial Control
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Typical applicaTion
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1µF
CER
4.7µF
100Ω
Efficiency and Power Loss
–
+
I
INTV
I
LIM
CC OSENSE
100Ω
2.2µF
PGOOD
V
V
I
V
IN
OSENSE
EXTV
0.010Ω
V
12V
5A
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
12
10
8
OUT
4V TO
38V
CC
V
OUTSNS
IN
INSNS
10µF
16V
CER
+
22µF
50V
CER
330µF
16V
D
C
A
B
TG1
TG2
LTC3789
0.1µF
0.1µF
BOOST1
SW1
BOOST2
SW2
6
BG1
I
BG2
MODE/PLLIN
RUN
TH
2200pF
8k
SS
ON/OFF
121k
4
105k, 1%
V
FB
FREQ
0.01µF
1000pF
7.5k
1%
2
SGND
V
LOAD
= 12V
= 5A
OUT
+
–
I
SENSE SENSE PGND
0
0
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40
(V)
V
IN
0.010Ω
3789 TA01b
4.7µH
3789 TA01
3789fc
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