LTC3634
1
3634fc
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
FEATURES DESCRIPTION
15V Dual 3A Monolithic
Step-Down Regulator
for DDR Power
The LT C
®
3634 is a high efficiency, dual-channel monolithic
synchronous step-down regulator which provides power
supply and bus termination rails for DDR1, DDR2, and
DDR3 SDRAM controllers. The operating input voltage
range is 3.6V to 15V, making it suitable for point-of-load
power supply applications from a 5V or 12V input, as well
as various battery powered systems.
The V
TT
regulated output voltage is equal to VDDQIN•0.5.
An on-chip buffer capable of driving a 10mA load pro-
vides a low noise reference output (VTTR) also equal to
VDDQIN• 0.5.
The operating frequency is programmable and synchro-
nizable from 500kHz to 4MHz with an external resistor.
The two channels can operate 180° out-of-phase, which
relaxes the requirements for input and output capacitance.
The unique controlled on-time architecture is ideal for
powering DDR applications from a 12V supply at high
switching frequencies, allowing the use of smaller external
components.
The LTC3634 is offered in both 28-pin 4mm × 5mm QFN
and 28-pin exposed pad TSSOP packages.
Efficiency and Power Loss
vs Load Current
APPLICATIONS
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3.6V to 15V Input Voltage Range
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±3A Output Current per Channel
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Up to 95% Efficiency
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Selectable 90°/180° Phase Shift Between Channels
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Adjustable Switching Frequency: 500kHz to 4MHz
n
VTTR = V
DDQ
/2 = V
TT
Reference
n
±1.6% Accurate VTTR at 0.75V
n
Optimal V
OUT
Range: 0.6V to 3V
n
±10mA Buffered Output Supplies V
REF
Reference Voltage
n
Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
Transient Response
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External Clock Synchronization
n
Short-Circuit Protected
n
Input Overvoltage and Overtemperature Protection
n
Power Good Status Outputs
n
Available in (4mm × 5mm) QFN-28 and Thermally
Enhanced 28-Lead TSSOP Packages
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DDR Memory Power Supplies
RUN1
RUN2
INTV
CC
PHMODE
MODE/SYNC
RT
ITH1
ITH2
LTC3634
3634 TA01a
1.5µH
24.3k
12.1k
0.1µF
0.01µF
V
REF
0.9V
0.1µF
PGNDSGND
BOOST1
SW1
V
ON1
VDDQIN
V
FB1
BOOST2
SW2
V
FB2
V
ON2
VTTR
V
IN1
V
IN
3.6V TO 15V
V
IN2
0.82µH
18k
100µF
×2
V
DDQ
1.8V/3A
100µF
×4
V
TT
0.9V/±3A
910pF
26.4k
324k
560pF
2.2µF
47µF
×2
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo, Burst Mode and PolyPhase are registered
trademarks and Hot Swap is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178,
5847554, 6580258, 6476589, 6774611.
LOAD CURRENT (A)
0
70
80
100
1.5 2.5
3634 TA01b
30
20
0.5 1
2 3
10
60
50
40
0
90
1.4
1.6
2.0
0.6
0.4
0.2
1.2
1.0
0.8
0
1.8
EFFICIENCY (%)
POWER LOSS (W)
V
IN
= 12V
V
DDQ
V
TT
(SINKING CURRENT)
V
TT
(SOURCING CURRENT)