LTM4608
Low V , 8A DC/DC
IN
µModuleTM with Tracking, Margining,
and Frequency Synchronization
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
TheLTM®4608isacomplete8AswitchmodeDC/DCpower
supply. Included in the package are the switching control-
ler, power FETs, inductor and all support components.
Operating over an input voltage range of 2.375V to 5.5V,
the LTM4608 supports an output voltage range of 0.6V
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Complete Standalone Power Supply
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1.5% Output Voltage Regulation
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2.375V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
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8A DC, 10A Peak Output Current
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0.6V Up to 5V Output
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Output Voltage Tracking and Margining
Power Good Tracks Margining
to 5V, set by a single external resistor. This high efficiency
design delivers up to 8A continuous current (10A peak).
Only bulk input and output capacitors are needed.
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Multiphase Operation
Parallel Current Sharing
The low profile package (2.8mm) enables utilization of
unused space on the back side of PC boards for high
density point-of-load regulation. The high switching
frequency and a current mode architecture enable a very
fast transient response to line and load changes without
sacrificing stability. The device supports frequency syn-
chronization, programmable multiphase and/or spread
spectrum operation, output voltage tracking for supply
rail sequencing and voltage margining.
Onboard Frequency Synchronization
Spread Spectrum Frequency Modulation
Overcurrent/Thermal Shutdown Protection
Current Mode Control/Fast Transient Response
Selectable Burst Mode® Operation
Up to 95% Efficiency
Output Overvoltage Protection
Small Surface Mount Footprint, Low Profile
(15mm × 9mm × 2.8mm) LGA Package
Fault protection features include overvoltage protection,
overcurrent protection and thermal shutdown. The power
module is offered in a compact and thermally enhanced
15mm × 9mm × 2.8mm LGA package. The LTM4608 is
Pb-free and RoHS compliant .
APPLICATIONS
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Telecom, Networking and Industrial Equipment
Storage Systems
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Point of Load Regulation
, LT, LTC, LTM and Burst Mode 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.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Efficiency vs Load Current
100
3V to 5.5V Input to 1.8V Output DC/DC μModule
95
CLKIN
V
= 3.3V
IN
CLKIN
90
85
V
V
IN
3V TO 5.5V
10μF
OUT
1.8V
100μF
V
V
IN
OUT
V
= 5V
IN
SV
FB
IN
4.87k
SW
I
TH
LTM4608
80
75
70
RUN
I
THM
PGOOD
PLLLPF
TRACK
PGOOD
MGN
V
OUT
V
= 1.8V
CLKOUT GND SGND
OUT
8
4608 TA01a
0
2
4
6
10
LOAD CURRENT (A)
4608 TA01b
4608f
1