LTC3812-5
60V Current Mode
Synchronous Switching
Regulator Controller
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC3812-5 is a synchronous step-down switching
regulator controller that can directly step down voltages
from up to 60V input, making it ideal for telecom and
automotive applications. The LTC3812-5 uses a constant
on-time valley current control architecture to deliver very
low duty cycles with accurate cycle-by-cycle current limit
without requiring a sense resistor.
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High Voltage Operation: Up to 60V
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Large 1Ω Gate Drivers
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No Current Sense Resistor Required
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Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
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Extremely Fast Transient Response
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0.5% 0.8V Voltage Reference
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Programmable Soft-Start
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Generates 5.5V Driver Supply
A precise internal reference provides 0.5% DC accuracy.
A high bandwidth (25MHz) error amplifier provides very
fast line and load transient response. Large 1Ω gate driv-
ers allow the LTC3812-5 to drive large power MOSFETs
for higher current applications. The operating frequency
is selected by an external resistor and is compensated for
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Selectable Pulse-Skipping Mode Operation
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Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
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Adjustable On-Time/Frequency: t
< 100ns
ON(MIN)
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Adjustable Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit
Undervoltage Lockout On Driver Supply
Output Overvoltage Protection
variations in V . A shutdown pin allows the LTC3812-5 to
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Thermally Enhanced 16-Pin TSSOP Package
be turned off reducing the supply current to <230μA.
Integrated bias control generates gate drive power from
theinputsupplyduringstart-upandwhenanoutputshort-
circuit occurs, with the addition of a small external SOT23
MOSFET. When in regulation, power is derived from the
outputforhigherefficiency.
APPLICATIONS
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48V Telecom and Base Station Power Supplies
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Networking Equipment, Servers
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Automotive and Industrial Control Systems
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear
Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178, 5847554, 6304066, 6476589, 6580258,
6677210, 6774611.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
High Efficiency High Voltage Step-Down Converter
Efficiency vs Load Current
100
V
IN
6V TO 60V
R
ON
+
100k
C
IN
22μF
110k
V
IN
= 12V
95
90
85
M3
ZXMN-
10A07F
I
ON
NDRV
100k
V
= 42V
IN
BOOST
PGOOD
LTC3812-5
V
IN
= 24V
PGOOD
M1
Si7850DP
L1
4.7μH
V
RNG
TG
0.1μF
V
5V
5A
OUT
FCB
SW
EXTV
INTV
CC
CC
RUN/SS
M2
Si7850DP
80
1000pF
I
BG
TH
10k
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
47pF
+
LOAD CURRENT (A)
D1
MBR1100
C
OUT
270μF
200k
5pF
1μF
V
PGND
FB
38125 TA01b
SGND
1.89k
38125 TA01
38125fc
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