LTM4601/LTM4601-1
12A µModule Regulators
with PLL, Output Tracking
and Margining
FeaTures
DescripTion
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Complete Switch Mode Power Supply
The LTM®4601 is a complete 12A step-down switch mode
DC/DC power supply with onboard switching controller,
MOSFETs, inductor and all support components. The
µModule® regulator is housed in small surface mount
15mm × 15mm × 2.82mm LGA and 15mm × 15mm ×
3.42mm BGA packages. Operating over an input voltage
range of 4.5V to 20V, the LTM4601 supports an output
voltage range of 0.6V to 5V as well as output voltage
tracking and margining. The high efficiency design deliv-
ers 12A continuous current (14A peak). Only bulk input
and output capacitors are needed to complete the design.
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Wide Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 20V
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12A DC Typical, 14A Peak Output Current
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0.6V to 5V Output Voltage
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Output Voltage Tracking and Margining
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Parallel Multiple µModule Regulators for Current
Sharing
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Differential Remote Sensing for Precision
Regulation (LTM4601 Only)
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PLL Frequency Synchronization
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1.5ꢀ Regulation
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Current Foldback Protection (Disabled at Start-Up)
The low profile and light weight package easily mounts
in unused space on the back side of PC boards for high
density point of load regulation. The µModule regulator
can be synchronized with an external clock for reducing
undesirable frequency harmonics and allows PolyPhase®
operation for high load currents.
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SnPb or RoHS Compliant Finish
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UltraFast™ Transient Response
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Current Mode Control
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Up to 95% Efficiency at 5V , 3.3V
IN
OUT
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Programmable Soft-Start
Output Overvoltage Protection
Small Footprint, Low Profile
A high switching frequency and adaptive on-time current
mode architecture deliver a very fast transient response
to line and load changes without sacrificing stability. An
onboard differential remote sense amplifier can be used
to accurately regulate an output voltage independent of
load current. The onboard remote sense amplifier is not
available in the LTM4601-1.
(15mm × 15mm × 2.82mm) Surface Mount LGA and
(15mm × 15mm × 3.42mm) BGA Packages
applicaTions
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Telecom and Networking Equipment
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Servers
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo, µModule and PolyPhase are registered
trademarks and UltraFast and LTpowerCAD are trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents
including 5481178, 5847554, 6580258, 6304066, 6476589, 6774611, 6677210.
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Industrial Equipment
Point of Load Regulation
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Efficiency and Power Loss
vs Load Current
Typical applicaTion
1.5V/12A Power Supply with 4.5V to 20V Input
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
EFFICIENCY
5V
IN
CLOCK SYNC
TRACK/SS CONTROL
V
IN
4.5V TO 20V
V
IN
PLLIN TRACK/SS
V
1.5V
12A
12V
IN
OUT
PGOOD
V
OUT
100pF
V
FB
12V
IN
ON/OFF
RUN
COMP
INTV
MARG0
MARG1
V
OUT_LCL
MARGIN
CONTROL
5V
C
OUT
IN
LTM4601
C
IN
CC
DRV
DIFFV
V
V
CC
OUT
+
MPGM
SGND PGND
POWER LOSS
OSNS
–
OSNS
R1
392k
f
SET
R
SET
40.2k
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5% MARGIN
LOAD CURRENT (A)
4601 TA01a
4601 TA01b
4601fe
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For more information www.linear.com/LTM4601