LTC3774
Dual, Multiphase Current
Mode Synchronous Controller
for Sub-Milliohm DCR Sensing
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The LTC®3774 is a dual PolyPhase® current mode syn-
chronous step-down switching regulator controller that
drives power blocks, DRMOS or external gate drivers and
power MOSFETs. It offers an LTC-proprietary technique
that enhances the signal-to-noise ratio of the current
sense signal, allowing the use of inductors with very low
DC winding resistances as the current sense element for
maximum efficiency and reduced jitter.
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Sub-Milliohm DCR Current Sensing
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Operates with Power Blocks, DRMOS or External
Gate Drivers and MOSFETs
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Supports Phase Shedding and N+1 Phase
Redundancy
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Programmable DCR Temperature Compensation
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0.ꢀ5ꢁ Maximum Total DC Output Error Over
Temperature
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Dual Differential Remote Output Voltage Sense
The maximum current sense voltage is programmable
from 10mV to 30mV. High speed, low offset remote sense
differentialamplifiersandaprecise0.6Vreferenceprovide
accurateoutputvoltagesbetween0.6Vand3.5Vfromawide
4.5V to 38V input supply range. Soft recovery from output
shorts or overcurrent minimizes output overshoot. Burst
Mode® operation, continuous and pulse-skipping modes
are supported. The constant operating frequency can be
synchronized to an external clock or linearly programmed
from200kHzto1.2MHz.UptosixLTC3774controllerscan
be paralleled for 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 6-, 8- or 12-phase operation.
Amplifiers
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Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency Range: 200kHz to
1.2MHz
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V Range: 4.5V to 38V
IN
OUT
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V
Range: 0.6V to 3.5V
Supports Smooth Start-Up into Pre-Biased Outputs
Programmable Soft-Start or V Tracking
Hiccup Mode/Soft Recovery from Output Overcurrent
OUT
36-Lead (5mm × 6mm) QFN Package
APPLICATIONS
The LTC3774 is available in a 36-lead (5mm × 6mm) QFN
package.
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Computer Systems
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Telecom and Datacom Systems
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo, PolyPhase and Burst Mode are registered
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Industrial Equipment
DC Power Distribution Systems
trademarks and No R
and Hot Swap are trademarks of Analog Devices, Inc. All other
SENSE
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents, including
5481178, 5705919, 5929620, 6177787, 6580258, 6498466, 6611131, patent pending.
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
High Efficiency Dual Phase 1.5V/60A Step-Down Converter
V
IN
4.5V TO 20V
22µF
50V
V
IN
RUN1, 2
ILIM1, 2
HIZB1
PHSMD
CLKOUT
PGOOD1,2
MODE/PLLIN
1/4 INTV
CC
0.33µH
(0.32mΩ DCR)
0.33µH
(0.32mΩ DCR)
f
HIZB2
IN
500kHz
LTC3774
DRMOS
DRMOS
PWM1
PWM2
PWMEN1
PWMEN2
GND
–
–
V
V
OSNS2
OSNS1
+
+
+
–
+
SNSA1
SNS1
SNSD1
SNSA2
SNS2
SNSD2
–
15k
FREQ
V
1.5V
60A
OUT
+
+
V
V
OSNS1
OSNS2
I
I
TH1
TH2
TK/SS1
TK/SS2
INTV
2200pF
15k
CC
+
10k
+
300µF
4V
330µF
4V
37.5k
0.1µF
4.7µF
3774 TA01a
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