LTC3853
Triple Output,
Multiphase Synchronous
Step-Down Controller
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®3853 is a high performance triple output step-
downswitchingregulatorcontrollerthatdrivesallN-chan-
nel synchronous power MOSFET stages. Power loss and
supplynoiseareminimizedbyoperatingtheoutputstages
out of phase. The part can be configured as a dual phase
controller plus a single phase controller if needed. The
part can also be configured to provide a single 3-phase
output for even higher output currents.
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Triple, 120° Phased Controllers Reduce Required
Input Capacitance and Power Supply Induced Noise
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Configurable as a 180° Dual Phase Controller Plus a
Single Phase Controller
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The Third Phase Can Regulate Up to a 13.5V Output
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High Efficiency: Up to 92%
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or DCR Current Sensing
SENSE
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0.ꢀ5% 0.8V Output Voltage Accuracy
Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency 250kHz to ꢀ50kHz
Supports Pre-Biased Outputs
A wide 4.5V to 24V (28V maximum) input voltage sup-
ply range encompasses most battery chemistries and
intermediate bus voltages. Phase 3 can regulate output
voltages up to 13.5V. A constant frequency current mode
architecture allows for a phase-lockable frequency up to
750kHz.
Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
Wide V Range: 4.5V to 24V Operation (28V Abs Max)
IN
Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping or Tracking
Foldback Output Current Limiting
Output Overvoltage Protection
Independent TK/SS pins for each output ramps the output
voltagesandcanbeconfiguredforcoincidentorratiometric
tracking. Current foldback limits MOSFET heat dissipation
during short-circuit conditions. The MODE/PLLIN pin
selects among Burst Mode® operation, pulse-skipping or
continuous inductor current modes.
Dual Power Good Output Voltage Monitors
40-Lead 6mm × 6mm QFN Package
L, LT, LTC, LTM and Burst Mode are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents,
including 5481178, 5705919, 5929620, 6100678, 6144194, 6177787, 6304066, 6580258.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
High Efficiency Triple 5V/3.3V/1.2V Step-Down Converter
V
IN
7V TO 24V
22μF
50V
4.7μF
V
IN
INTV
CC
TG1
PGOOD12
PGOOD3
TG2
0.1μF
2.2μH
SW1,2,3
2.2μH
BOOST1,2,3
SW2
1μH
SW1
LTC3853
BG1
BG2
2.2k
1k
2.2k
f
IN
MODE/PLLIN
PGND
500kHz
0.1μF
I
LIM
FREQ/PLLFLTR
0.1μF
0.1μF
10k
+
–
+
–
SENSE1
SENSE1
SENSE2
SENSE2
V
3.3V
5A
OUT2
V
FB2
63.4k
V
1.2V
5A
10nF
10k
V
OUT3
OUT1
5V
5A
+
V
FB1
100μF
6V
RUN1,2,3
20k
105k
I
TH1,2,3
1500pF
15k
TG3
SW3
BG3
V
220pF
20k
FB3
+
100μF
6V
20k
+
SGND
100μF
10V
+
–
SENSE3
SENSE3
TK/SS1,2,3
0.1μF
3853f
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