LTC3731H
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3731Hfb
Typical applicaTion
FeaTures DescripTion
3-Phase, 600kHz,
Synchronous Buck Switching
Regulator Controller
The LTC
®
3731H is a PolyPhase
®
synchronous step-down
switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel
external power MOSFET stages in a phase-lockable fixed
frequency architecture. The LTC3731H is rated for operation
up to 140°C junction temperature. The 3-phase controller
drives its output stages with 120° phase separation at
frequencies up to 680kHz per phase to minimize the RMS
current losses in both the input and output filter capacitors.
The
3
-phase technique effectively triples the fundamental
frequency, improving transient response while operating
each controller at an optimal frequency for efficiency and
ease of thermal design. Light load efficiency is optimized
by using a choice of output Stage Shedding or Burst Mode
operation.
The precision reference supports output voltages from
0.6V to 6V. Current foldback provides protection for the
external MOSFETs under short-circuit or overload condi-
tions. Please refer to the LTC3731 data sheet for 0°C to
70°C and –40°C to 85°C rated versions.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo, Burst Mode, OPTI-LOOP and PolyPhase
are registered trademarks and Stage Shedding is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents
including 5481178, 5929620, 6177787, 6144194, 6100678, 5408150, 6580258, 6462525,
6304066, 5705919.
Figure 1. High Current Triple Phase Step-Down Converter
applicaTions
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3-Phase Current Mode Controller with Onboard
MOSFET Drivers
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±5% Output Current Matching Optimizes Thermal
Performance and Size of Inductors and MOSFETs
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±2% V
REF
Accuracy Over Temperature Up to 140°C
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Reduced Power Supply Induced Noise
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±10% Power Good Output Indicator
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225kHz to 680kHz Per Phase, PLL, Fixed Frequency
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PWM, Stage Shedding™ or Burst Mode
®
Operation
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OPTI-LOOP
®
Compensation Minimizes C
OUT
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Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping
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Short-Circuit Shutdown Timer with Defeat Option
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Overvoltage Soft Latch
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Adjustable Undervoltage Lockout Threshold
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Selectable Phase Output for Up to 12-Phase
Operation
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Available in 36-Pin Narrow (0.209") SSOP and
5mm × 5mm QFN Packages
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Automotive and Industrial Power Supplies
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High Output Current DC/DC Power Supplies
V
IN
0.003Ω
0.8µH
22µF
35V
0.003Ω
0.8µH
V
IN
0.003Ω
C
OUT
470µF
4V
V
OUT
1.35V
55A
V
IN
5V TO 28V
0.8µH
V
IN
3731H F01
TG1V
CC
0.1µF
SW3 SW2 SW1
SW1
BG1
SENSE1
+
SENSE1
–
BOOST1
BOOST2
BOOST3
TG2
SW2
BG2
PGOOD
PLLIN
PLLFLTR
I
TH
0.01µF
680pF
5k
OPTIONAL SYNC IN
POWER GOOD INDICATOR
RUN/SS
SGND
EAIN
PGND
UVADJ
SENSE2
+
SENSE2
–
TG3
SW3
BG3
SENSE3
+
SENSE3
–
+
10µF
V
CC
4.5V TO 7V
+
LTC3731H
36k
12k
7.5k
100pF
6.04k
Efficiency vs I
OUT
EFFICIENCY (%)
0.1
LOAD CURRENT (A)
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 10 100
3731H F01b
V
IN
= 8V
V
OUT
= 1.5V
V
FCB
= OPEN
V
FCB
= 5V
V
FCB
= 0V