LTM4648
Low V , 10A Step-Down
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µModule Regulator
FeaTures
DescripTion
The LTM®4648 is a 10A low V
step-down
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10A DC Output Current
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DC/DC µModule® (micromodule) regulator. Included in
the package are the switching controller, power FETs,
inductor and all support components. Operating over
an input voltage range of 2.375V to 5.5V, the LTM4648
supports an output voltage range of 0.6V to 5V, set by a
singleexternalresistor.Thishighefficiencydesigndelivers
up to 10A continuous current. Only bulk input and output
capacitors are needed.
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Input Voltage Range: 2.375V to 5.5V
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Output Voltage Range: 0.6V to 5V
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No Heat Sink or Current Derating Up to 85°C
Ambient Temperature
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1.5ꢀ Maꢁimum Total DC Output Error
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Multiphase Operation with Current Sharing
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Remote Sense Amplifier
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Built-In Temperature Monitor
Selectable Pulse-Skipping Mode/Burst Mode®
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Highswitchingfrequencyandacurrentmodearchitecture
enable a very fast transient response to line and load
changes without sacrificing stability. The device supports
frequency synchronization, programmable multiphase
operation and output voltage tracking for supply rail
sequencing.
Operation for High Efficiency at Light Load
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Soft-Start/Voltage Tracking
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Protection: Output Overvoltage and Overcurrent
Foldback
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See LTM4649 for Up to 16V Operation
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9mm × 15mm × 4.92mm BGA Package
Fault protection features include overvoltage protec-
tion, overcurrent protection and thermal shutdown. The
LTM4648 is offered in a small 9mm × 15mm × 4.92mm
BGA package. The LTM4648 is RoHS compliant. For up
applicaTions
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Telecom, Networking and Industrial Equipment
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Point of Load Regulation
to 16V operation, see the LTM4649.
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L, LT, LTC, LTM, Burst Mode, µModule, PolyPhase, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are
registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5481178, 5705919, 5929620,
6100678, 6144194, 6177787, 6304066 and 6580258. Other patents pending.
Typical applicaTion
Efficiency and Power Loss
at 5V and 3.3V Input
Current Derating, 5V to 1.5VOUT
with No Heat Sink
2.375V to 5.5V Input, 1.5V Output DC/DC
µModule Regulator
100
95
2.8
2.4
12
V
1.5V
10A
OUT
V
IN
V
V
IN
OUT
2.375V TO 5.5V
100µF
6.3V
×2
22µF
10V
×2
10
8
DIFFP
DIFFN
90
85
80
75
70
65
2.0
1.6
1.2
0.8
0.4
0
PINS NOT USED
IN THIS CIRCUIT:
LTM4648
INTV
SW
CC
MODE
V
OUT_LCL
6
DIFFOUT
RUN
PHMODE
TEMP
COMP
PGOOD
CLKIN
CLKOUT
TRACK/SS
V
FB
4
GND
0.1µF
6.65k
400LFM
200LFM
0LFM
2
4648 TA01a
V
V
= 3.3V
= 5V
IN
IN
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
0
40
60
80
100
120
20
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
LOAD CURRENT (A)
4648 TA01b
4648f
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