LTC3809-1
1
38091fc
TYPICAL APPLICATION
DESCRIPTION
No R
SENSE
TM
, Low Input
Voltage, Synchronous DC/DC
Controller with Output Tracking
The LTC
®
3809-1 is a synchronous step-down switching
regulator controller that drives external complementary
power MOSFETs using few external components. The
constant frequency current mode architecture with MOSFET
V
DS
sensing eliminates the need for a current sense resistor
and improves effi ciency.
Optional Burst Mode operation provides high effi ciency
operation at light loads. 100% duty cycle provides low
dropout operation, extending operating time in battery-
powered systems. Burst Mode is inhibited when the MODE
pin is pulled low to reduce noise and RF interference.
The LTC3809-1 allows either coincident or ratiometric
output voltage tracking. Switching frequency is fi xed at
550kHz. Fault protection is provided by an overvoltage
comparator and a short-circuit current limit comparator.
The LTC3809-1 is available in tiny footprint thermally
enhanced DFN and 10-lead MSOP packages.
High Effi ciency, 550kHz Step-Down Converter
, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. Burst
is a registered trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. No R
SENSE
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, 6580258, 6304066,
5847554, 6611131, 6498466. Other Patents pending.
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
n
1- or 2-Cell Lithium-Ion Powered Devices
n
Notebook and Palmtop Computers, PDAs
n
Portable Instruments
n
Distributed DC Power Systems
n
Programmable Output Voltage Tracking
n
No Current Sense Resistor Required
n
Constant Frequency Current Mode Operation for
Excellent Line and Load Transient Response
n
Wide V
IN
Range: 2.75V to 9.8V
n
Wide V
OUT
Range: 0.6V to V
IN
n
0.6V ±1.5% Reference
n
Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
n
Selectable Burst Mode
®
/Pulse-Skipping/Forced
Continuous Operation
n
Auxiliary Winding Regulation
n
Internal Soft-Start Circuitry
n
Selectable Maximum Peak Current Sense Threshold
n
Output Overvoltage Protection
n
Micropower Shutdown: I
Q
= 9μA
n
Tiny Thermally Enhanced Leadless (3mm × 3mm)
DFN and 10-lead MSOP Packages
Effi ciency and Power Loss vs Load Current
LTC3809-1
2.2μH
10μF
47μF
38091 TA01
15k
59k
187k
470pF
GND
IPRG
MODE
RUN
SW
TG
BG
V
IN
V
FB
V
IN
2.75V TO 9.8V
V
OUT
2.5V
2A
I
TH
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
90
80
70
60
50
POWER LOSS (mW)
10k
1k
100
10
1
0.1
1 100 1k 10k
38091 TA02
10
V
IN
= 3.3V
V
IN
= 5V
V
IN
= 4.2V
FIGURE 8 CIRCUIT
V
OUT
= 2.5V
TYPICAL POWER
LOSS (V
IN
= 4.2V)
EFFICIENCY