LTM4618
6A DC/DC µModule
Regulator with Tracking and
Frequency Synchronization
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTM®4618 is a complete 6A output switching mode
DC/DC power supply in a 9mm × 15mm × 4.32mm LGA
package. Included in the package are the switching con-
troller, power FETs, inductor and all support components.
Operating over an input voltage range of 4.5V to 26.5V,
the LTM4618 supports an output voltage range of 0.8V
to 5V set by a single external resistor. Its high efficiency
design delivers 6A continuous current (8A peak). Only a
few input and output capacitors are needed.
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Complete Standalone Power Supply
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Wide Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 26.5V
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6A DC Typical, 8A Peak Output Current
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0.8V to 5V Output
Output Voltage Tracking
±±.ꢀ5ꢁ Maꢂimum Total DC Error
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Current Mode Control/Fast Transient Response
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Phase-Lockable Fiꢂed Frequency 250kHz to ꢀ80kHz
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On-Board Frequency Synchronization
Selectable Burst Mode® Operation
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Highswitchingfrequencyandacurrentmodearchitecture
enable a very fast transient response to line and load
changes without sacrificing stability. The device supports
frequencysynchronizationandoutputvoltagetrackingfor
supply rail sequencing. Burst Mode operation or pulse-
skipping mode can be selected for light load operations.
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Power Good Voltage Indicator
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Output Overvoltage Protection
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Output Current Foldback Limiting
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9mm × 15mm × 4.32mm LGA Package
APPLICATIONS
Fault protection features include overvoltage protection,
overcurrent protection and foldback current limit for
short-circuit protection.
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Telecom and Networking Equipment
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Servers
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Storage Cards
The LTM4618 is Pb-free and RoHS compliant.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo, Burst Mode and μModule are registered
trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
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ATCA Cards
Industrial Equipment
Point of Load Regulation
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Medical Systems
TYPICAL APPLICATION
2.5V/6A DC/DC Power μModule® with 6V to 26.5V Input
Efficiency and Power Loss vs Load Current
95
90
85
80
75
70
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
EFFICIENCY
MODE/PLLIN INTV
CC
EXTV
CC
FREQ
V
IN
6V to 26.5V
V
IN
C
IN
V
OUT
2.5V/6A
COMP
TK/SS
RUN
V
OUT
LTM4618
C
OUT
V
FB
0.1μF
28.7k
PGOOD
SGND
PGND
POWER LOSS
4618 TA01
12V TO 2.5V
IN
OUT
OUT
24V TO 2.5V
IN
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
LOAD CURRENT (A)
4618 TA01b
4618f
1