LTC3626
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3626fa
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Typical applicaTion
FeaTures DescripTion
20V, 2.5A Synchronous
Monolithic Step-Down Regulator with
Current and Temperature Monitoring
The LT C
®
3626 is a high efficiency, monolithic synchronous
buck regulator using a phase-lockable controlled on-time,
current mode architecture capable of supplying up to 2.5A
of output current. The operating supply voltage range is
3.6V to 20V, making it suitable for a wide range of power
supply applications.
The operating frequency is programmable from 500kHz to
3MHz with an external resistor allowing the use of small
surface mount inductors. For applications sensitive to
switching noise, the LTC3626 can be externally synchro
-
nized over the same frequency range. An internal phase-
locked loop aligns the on-time of the top power MOSFET to
the in
ternal or external clock. This unique controlled on-time
architecture is ideal for high step-down ratio applications
that demand high switching frequencies and fast transient
response. An internal phase lock loop servos the on-time
of the internal one-shot timer to match the frequency of
the internal clock or an applied external clock.
The LTC3626 offers two operational modes: Burst
Mode and forced continuous mode to allow the user
to optimize output voltage ripple, noise and light load
efficiency for a given application.
applicaTions
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3.6V to 20V Input Voltage Range
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Wide Output Voltage Range of 0.6V to 97% V
IN
Opti-
mized for 0.6V to 6V
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Low R
DS(ON)
Integrated Switches Provide Up to 95%
Efficiency
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Up to 2.5A of Output Current
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Average Input and Output Current Monitoring
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Programmable Average Input/Output Current Limit
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Die Temperature Monitor and Programmable Limit
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Adjustable Switching Frequency: 500kHz to 3MHz
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External Frequency Synchronization
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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
Transient Response
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0.6V Reference with 1% Accuracy Over Temperature
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User Selectable Burst Mode
®
Operation or Forced
Continuous Operation
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Short-Circuit Protected
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Output Voltage Tracking Capability
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Power Good Status Output
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Available in Small, Thermally Enhanced, 20-Lead
(3mm × 4mm) QFN Package
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Distributed Power Systems
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Battery-Powered Instruments
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Point-of-Load Power Supply
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PV
IN
SV
IN
RUN
BOOST
SW
V
ON
FB
PGOOD
INTV
CC
TRACK/SS
ITH
MODE/SYNC
TSET
IMON
IN
TMON
IMON
OUT
SGND PGND
LTC3626
47µF
47µF
V
3.3V
2.5A
IN
5.1k
1µF
2.2µF
0.1µF
22pF
2.2µH
115k
25.5k
3626 TA01
324k
RT
Efficiency vs Load Current
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
30
EFFICIENCY (%)
POWER LOSS (W)
90
100
20
10
80
50
70
60
40
1 100 1000 10000
3626 TA01b
0
0.01
10
1
0.1
0.001
10
Burst Mode
OPERATION
V
IN
= 12V
V
IN
= 5V
V
OUT
= 3.3V