LTC3822
No RSENSE™, Low Input
Voltage, Synchronous Step-Down
DC/DC Controller
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®3822 is a synchronous step-down switching
regulator controller that drives external N-channel power
MOSFETs using few external components. The constant
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No Current Sense Resistor Required
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All N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
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High Current Outputs Possible
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Constant Frequency Current Mode Operation for
frequency current mode architecture with MOSFET V
DS
Excellent Line and Load Transient Response
sensing eliminates the need for sense resistors and im-
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V : 2.75V to 4.5V
proves efficiency.
IN
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1% 0.6V Reference
A maximum duty cycle of 99% provides low dropout
operation. The switching frequency can be programmed
up to 750kHz, allowing the use of small surface mount
inductors and capacitors.
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Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
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Selectable Frequency (300kHz/550kHz/750kHz)
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Internal Soft-Start Circuitry
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Selectable Maximum Peak Current Sense Threshold
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The LTC3822 is available in thermally enhanced DFN and
10-lead MSOP packages.
Digital RUN Control Pin
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Output Overvoltage Protection
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Micropower Shutdown: I = 7.5μA
L, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
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No R
is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the
SENSE
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Tiny Thermally Enhanced Leadless (3mm × 3mm)
property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5481178, 5929620,
6580258, 6304066, 5847554, 6611131, 6498466.
DFN or 10-Lead MSOP Package
APPLICATIONS
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3.3V Systems
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Li-Ion Battery Systems
TYPICAL APPLICATION
1.8V/8A High Efficiency, 550kHz Step-Down Converter
Efficiency and Power Loss vs
Load Current
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
10
V
= 3.3V
V
IN
IN
IPRG
V
IN
2.75V TO 4.5V
EFFICIENCY
47μF
RUN
FDS6898A
0.47μH
TG
1
FREQ
SW
V
1.8V
8A
OUT
LTC3822
0.22μF
I
TH
BOOST
100μF
5.1k
680pF
POWER LOSS
0.1
0.01
GND
BG
V
FB
59k
118k
100
1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
10000
3822 TA01
3822 TA01b
3822fa
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