LTM4602
6A High Efficiency
DC/DC µModule
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
Complete Switch Mode Power Supply
The LTM®4602 is a complete 6A DC/DC step down power
supply. Included in the package are the switching control-
ler, power FETs, inductor, and all support components.
Operating over an input voltage range of 4.5V to 20V, the
LTM4602 supports an output voltage range of 0.6V to 5V,
setbyasingleresistor. Thishighefficiency design delivers
6A continuous current (8A peak), needing no heat sinks or
airflow to meet power specifications. Only bulk input and
output capacitors are needed to finish the design.
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Wide Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 20V
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6A DC, 8A Peak Output Current
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0.6V to 5V Output Voltage
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1.5% Output Voltage Regulation
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Ultrafast Transient Response
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Current Mode Control
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Pb-Free (e4) RoHS Compliant Package with Gold-
Pad Finish
Pin Compatible with the LTM4600
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The low profile package (2.8mm) enables utilization of
unused space on the bottom of PC boards for high density
point of load regulation. High switching frequency and an
adaptiveon-timecurrentmodearchitectureenablesavery
fast transient response to line and load changes without
sacrificing stability. Fault protection features include
integrated overvoltage and short circuit protection with
a defeatable shutdown timer. A built-in soft-start timer is
adjustable with a small capacitor.
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Up to 92% Efficiency
Programmable Soft-Start
Output Overvoltage Protection
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Optional Short-Circuit Shutdown Timer
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See the LTM4602HV for Operation Up to 28V
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Small Footprint, Low Profile (15mm × 15mm ×
2.8mm) Surface Mount LGA Package
APPLICATIONS
TheLTM4602ispackagedinathermallyenhanced,compact
(15mm × 15mm) and low profile (2.8mm) over-molded
Land Grid Array (LGA) package suitable for automated as-
semblybystandardsurfacemountequipment.Forthe4.5V
to 28V input range version, refer to the LTM4602HV.
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Telecom and Networking Equipment
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Servers
Industrial Equipment
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Point of Load Regulation
L, LT, LTC and LTM 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, 6100678, 6580258,
5847554, 6304066.
Efficiency vs Load Current
with 12VIN (FCB = 0)
TYPICAL APPLICATION
100
90
6A μModuleTM Power Supply with 4.5V to 20V Input
80
V
1.5V
6A
OUT
V
IN
4.5V TO 20V
70
V
IN
V
OUT
C
C
OUT
60
IN
LTM4602
0.8V
1.2V
1.5V
1.8V
2.5V
3.3V
3.3V
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
50
40
30
20
10
0
V
OSET
PGND SGND
R
SET
66.5k
(950kHz)*
4602 TA01a
*950kHz INSTEAD OF 1.3MHz
INCREASES 3.3V EFFICIENCY 2%
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2
4
6
8
LOAD CURRENT (A)
4602 TA01b
4602fa
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