LTM4608A
Low V , 8A DC/DC
IN
µModule with Tracking, Margining,
and Frequency Synchronization
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTM®4608A is a complete 8A switch mode DC/DC
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Complete Standalone Power Supply
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1.75% Total DC Output Error (–55°C to 125°C)
2.7V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
8A DC, 10A Peak Output Current
0.6V Up to 5V Output
Output Voltage Tracking and Margining
Power Good Tracks Margining
power supply with 1.75% total output voltage error. In-
cluded in the package are the switching controller, power
FETs,inductorandallsupportcomponents.Operatingover
aninputvoltagerangeof2.7Vto5.5V, theLTM4608Asup-
ports an output voltage range of 0.6V 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 to complete the design.
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Multiphase Operation
Parallel Current Sharing
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, Low Profile 9mm × 15mm × 2.8mm
LGA Package (0.630mm Pads)
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 0.630mm LGA pads
with 1.27mm pitch simplify PCB layout by providing stan-
dard trace routing and via placement. The high switching
frequency and 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.
APPLICATIONS
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Telecom, Networking and Industrial Equipment
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 surface mount LGA package. The
LTM4608A is Pb-free and RoHS compliant.
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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. Protected by U.S.
Patents, including 5481178, 6580258, 6304066, 6127815, 6498466, 6611131.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Efficiency vs Load Current
100
3V to 5.5V Input to 1.8V Output DC/DC μModule™
V
= 1.8V
OUT
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
LTM4608A
80
75
70
RUN
I
THM
PGOOD
PLLLPF
TRACK
PGOOD
MGN
V
OUT
CLKOUT GND SGND
4608A TA01a
0
2
4
6
8
10
LOAD CURRENT (A)
4608A TA01b
4608afa
1