LTC3418
1
3418fc
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Typical applicaTion
DescripTion
8A, 4MHz, Monolithic
Synchronous Step-Down
Regulator
FeaTures
applicaTions
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High Efficiency: Up to 95%
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8A Output Current
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2.25V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
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Low R
DS(ON)
Internal Switch: 35mΩ
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Tracking Input to Provide Easy Supply Sequencing
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Programmable Frequency: 300kHz to 4MHz
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0.8V ±1% Reference Allows Low Output Voltage
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Quiescent Current: 380µA
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Selectable Forced Continuous/Burst Mode
®
Operation
with Adjustable Burst Clamp
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Synchronizable Switching Frequency
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Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
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Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
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Overtemperature Protected
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38-Lead Low Profile (0.75mm) Thermally Enhanced
QFN (5mm × 7mm) Package
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Microprocessor, DSP and Memory Supplies
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Distributed 2.5V, 3.3V and 5V Power Systems
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Automotive Applications
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Point of Load Regulation
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Notebook Computers
The LTC
®
3418 is a high efficiency, monolithic synchronous
step-down DC/DC converter utilizing a constant frequency,
current mode architecture. It operates from an input voltage
range of 2.25V to 5.5V and provides a regulated output
voltage from 0.8V to 5V while delivering up to 8A of output
current. The internal synchronous power switch increases
efficiency and eliminates the need for an external Schottky
diode. Switching frequency is set by an external resistor
or can be synchronized to an external clock. OPTI-LOOP
®
compensation allows the transient response to be optimized
over a wide range of loads and output capacitors.
The LTC3418 can be configured for either Burst Mode
operation or forced continuous operation. Forced con
-
tinuous operation reduces noise and RF interference
while Burst Mode operation provides high efficiency by
reducing gate charge losses at light loads. In Burst Mode
operation, external control of the burst clamp level allows
the output voltage ripple to be adjusted according to the
requirements of the application. A tracking input in the
LT
C3418
allows for proper sequencing with respect to
another power supply.
2.5V/8A Step-Down Regulator
Efficiency and Power Loss vs Load Current
SV
IN
TRACK
R
T
C
IN
47µF
×4
0.2µH
LTC3418
RUN/SS
I
TH
PGOOD
SW
PGND
SGND
SYNC/MODE V
FB
332Ω
PV
IN
820pF
3418 TA01a
1000pF
C
OUT
100µF
×2
V
OUT
2.5V
8A
4.32k
1.69k
30.1k
2.2M
V
IN
2.8V TO 5.5V
4.99k
LOAD CURRENT (A)
0.01
60
EFFICIENCY (%)
POWER LOSS (mW)
80
100
0.1 1 10
3418 TA01b
40
50
70
90
30
20
1000
100000
100
10000
10
1
EFFICIENCY
POWER LOSS
V
IN
= 3.3V
V
OUT
= 2.5V
L, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Burst Mode and OPTI-LOOP are registered trademarks 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, 6724174.