LT3959
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Typical applicaTion
FeaTures DescripTion
Wide Input Voltage Range
Boost/SEPIC/Inverting Converter
with 6A, 40V Switch
2.5V to 24V Input, 12V Output SEPIC Converter
Excellent for Automotive 12V Post Regulator
applicaTions
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Wide V
IN
Range: 1.6V (2.5V Start-Up) to 40V
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Positive or Negative Output Voltage Programming
with a Single Feedback Pin
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PGOOD Output Voltage Status Report
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Internal 6A/40V Power Switch
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Programmable Soft-Start
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Programmable Operating Frequency (100kHz to 1MHz)
with One External Resistor
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Synchronizable to an External Clock
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Low Shutdown Current < 1µA
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INTV
CC
Regulator Supplied from V
IN
or DRIVE
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Programmable Input Undervoltage Lockout with
Hysteresis
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Thermally Enhanced QFN (5mm × 6mm) and TSSOP
Packages
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Automotive
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Telecom
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Industrial
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The LT
®
3959 is a wide input range, current mode, DC/DC
controller which is capable of regulating either positive or
negative output voltages from a single feedback pin. It can
be configured as a boost, SEPIC or inverting converter.
It features an internal low side N-channel MOSFET rated
for 6A at 40V and driven from an internal regulated sup
-
ply provided from V
IN
or DRIVE. The fixed frequency,
current-mode architecture results in stable operation over
a wide range of supply and output voltages. The operating
frequency of LT3959 can be set over a 100kHz to 1MHz
range with an external resistor, or can be synchronized
to an external clock using the SYNC pin.
The LT3959 features soft-start and frequency foldback
functions to limit inductor current during start-up and
output short-circuit. A window comparator on the FBX
pin reports via the PGOOD pin, providing output voltage
status indication.
Efficiency vs Output Current
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
0
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
95
100
600 1000
3959 TA01b
85
200 400
800
80
75
70
65
60
V
IN
= 12V
LT3959
V
IN
V
IN
2.5V TO
24V
C
IN
22µF
50V
×2
27.4k
300kHz
4.7µF
50V
GND
DRIVE
FBX
SGND INTV
CC
EN_UVLO
PGOOD
SYNC
TIE TO SGND
IF NOT USED
RT
SS
V
C
L1A
L1B
GNDK
SW
124k
121k
0.1µF 7.5k
22nF
105K
150k
4.7µF
V
OUT
12V
500mA AT V
IN
= 2.5V
1.5A AT V
IN
> 8V
15.8K
C
OUT
47µF
16V
×2