LTC3859
Low I , Triple Output,
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Buck/Buck/Boost
Synchronous Controller
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®3859 is a high performance triple output (buck/
buck/boost) synchronous DC/DC switching regulator
controllerthatdrivesallN-channelpowerMOSFETstages.
Constant frequency current mode architecture allows a
phase-lockable switching frequency of up to 850kHz. The
LTC3859 operates from a wide 4.5V to 38V input supply
range.Whenbiasedfromtheoutputoftheboostconverter
or another auxiliary supply, the LTC3859 can operate from
an input supply as low as 2.5V after start-up.
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Dual Buck Plus Single Boost Synchronous Controllers
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Outputs Remain in Regulation Through Cold Crank
Down to 2.5V
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Low Operating I : 55μA (One Channel On)
Wide Bias Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 38V
Buck Output Voltage Range: 0.8V ≤ V
Boost Output Voltage Up to 60V
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≤ 24V
OUT
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or DCR Current Sensing
SENSE
100% Duty Cycle for Boost Synchronous MOSFET
Phase-Lockable Frequency (75kHz to 850kHz)
Programmable Fixed Frequency (50kHz to 900kHz)
Selectable Continuous, Pulse-Skipping or Low Ripple
Burst Mode® Operation at Light Loads
The 55μA no-load quiescent current extends operating
runtime in battery powered systems. OPTI-LOOP com-
pensation allows the transient response to be optimized
over a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values.
The LTC3859 features a precision 0.8V reference for the
bucks, 1.2V reference for the boost and a power good
output indicator.
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Very Low Buck Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
Adjustable Output Voltage Soft-Start or Tracking
Low Shutdown I : 14μA
Small 38-Pin 5mm × 7mm QFN and TSSOP Packages
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Independent TRACK/SS pins for each controller ramp the
output voltages during start-up. Current foldback limits
MOSFET heat dissipation during short-circuit conditions.
The PLLIN/MODE pin selects among Burst Mode opera-
tion,pulse-skippingmode,orcontinuousinductorcurrent
mode at light loads.
APPLICATIONS
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Automotive Always-On and Start-Stop Systems
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Battery Operated Digital Devices
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Distributed DC Power Systems
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Burst Mode, OPTI-LOOP and ꢀModule are registered trademarks and
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is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the
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property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178, 5705919,
5929620, 6144194, 6177787, 6580258.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
V
OUT3
REGULATED AT 10V WHEN V < 10V
IN
220ꢀF
1ꢀF
FOLLOWS V WHEN V > 10V
IN
IN
499k
V
BIAS
Efficiency vs Input Voltage
V
TG1
FB3
68.1k
100
4.9ꢀH
V
5V
5A
6mΩ
OUT1
V
OUT2
= 8.5V
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
TG3
SW3
SW1
BG1
1.2ꢀH
2mΩ
V
IN
V
= 5V
OUT1
2.5V TO 38V
LTC3859
(START-UP ABOVE 5V)
220ꢀF
BG3
+
SENSE1
SENSE1
–
+
–
SENSE3
SENSE3
INTV
V
FB1
357k
CC
68.1k
220ꢀF
RUN1, 2, 3
EXTV
4.7ꢀF
BOOST1, 2, 3
CC
0.1ꢀF
FIGURE 12 CIRCUIT
SW1, 2, 3
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= 2A
TG2
SW2
BG2
LOAD
V
8.5V
3A
6.5ꢀH
OUT2
8mΩ
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TH1, 2, 3
0
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
3859 TA01b
SENSE2+
SENSE2–
TRACK/SS1, 2
SS3
0.1ꢀF
V
FB2
649k
PGND SGND
68.1k
68ꢀF
3859 TA01
3859f
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