LTM4601/LTM4601-1
12A DC/DC µModules
with PLL, Output Tracking
and Margining
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DESCRIPTIO
FEATURES
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
µModuleTM is housed in a small surface mount 15mm
×15mm × 2.8mm LGA package. Operating over an input
voltage range of 4.5 to 20V, the LTM4601 supports an
outputvoltagerangeof0.6Vto5Vaswellasoutputvoltage
trackingandmargining.Thehighefficiencydesigndelivers
12A continuous current (14A peak). Only bulk input and
output capacitors are needed to complete the design.
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Complete Switch Mode Power Supply
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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 µModules 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 (2.8mm) and light weight (1.7g) pack-
age easily mounts in unused space on the back side of
PC boards for high density point of load regulation. The
µModule can be synchronized with an external clock for
reducing undesirable frequency harmonics and allows
PolyPhase® operation for high load currents.
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Pb-Free (e4) RoHS Compliant Package with Gold
Finish Pads
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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
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.
, LTC, LT and PolyPhase are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
µModule is a trademark 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
Output Overvoltage Protection
Small Footprint, Low Profile (15mm × 15mm ×
2.8mm) SurfaceUMount LGA Package
APPLICATIO S
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Telecom and Networking Equipment
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Servers
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Industrial Equipment
Point of Load Regulation
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Efficiency and Power Loss
vs Load Current
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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
V
IN
4.5V TO 20V
TRACK/SS CONTROL
V
PLLIN TRACK/SS
12V
V
1.5V
12A
IN
IN
OUT
PGOOD
V
OUT
100pF
V
FB
12V
IN
ON/OFF
RUN
COMP
INTV
DRV
MARG0
MARG1
V
OUT_LCL
MARGIN
CONTROL
C
OUT
5V
IN
LTM4601
C
IN
CC
DIFFV
CC
OUT
+
MPGM
SGND PGND
V
V
OSNS
POWER LOSS
–
OSNS
R1
392k
f
SET
R
SET
40.2k
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5% MARGIN
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
4601 TA01a
4601 TA01b
4601f
1