LTC3542
1
3542fa
500mA, 2.25MHz
Synchronous Step-Down
DC/DC Converter
The LTC
®
3542 is a high effi ciency monolithic synchronous
buck converter using a constant frequency, current mode
architecture. Supply current during operation is only
26μA, dropping to <1μA in shutdown. The 2.5V to 5.5V
input voltage range makes the LTC3542 ideally suited for
single Li-Ion battery-powered applications. 100% duty
cycle provides low dropout operation, extending battery
life in portable systems. The output voltage is adjustable
from 0.6V to V
IN
. Internal power switches are optimized
to provide high effi ciency and eliminate the need for an
external Schottky diode.
Switching frequency is internally set at 2.25MHz, allowing
the use of small surface mount inductors and capacitors,
and it can synchronize to an external clock signal with a
frequency range of 1MHz to 3MHz through the MODE/
SYNC pin. The LTC3542 is specifi cally designed to work
well with ceramic output capacitors, achieving very low
output voltage ripple and a small PCB footprint.
The LTC3542 can be confi gured for the power saving Burst
Mode
®
Operation. For reduced noise and RF interference,
the MODE/SYNC pin can be confi gured for pulse skipping
operation.
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Cellular Telephones
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Wireless and DSL Modems
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Digital Cameras
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MP3 Players
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PDAs and Other Handheld Devices
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High Effi ciency: Up to 96%
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High Peak Switch Current: 1000mA
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Low Output Ripple (<20mV
P-P
Typical)
Burst Mode Operation: Only 26μA
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Very Low Quiescent Current: Only 26μA
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2.5V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
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2.25MHz Constant Frequency Operation
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1MHz to 3MHz External Frequency Synchronization
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Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
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No Schottky Diode Required
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Internal Soft-Start Limits Inrush Current
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0.6V Reference Allows Low Output Voltages
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Shutdown Mode Draws <1μA Supply Current
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±2% Output Voltage Accuracy
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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
Transient Response
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Overtemperature Protected
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Available in 6-Lead 2mm × 2mm DFN and Small TSOT
, LT, LTC, LTM and Burst Mode 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, 5994885.
V
IN
LTC3542
RUN
75k
3542 TA01a
150k
22pF
2.2μH
C
IN
10μF
CER
C
OUT
10μF
CER
SW
V
IN
2.7V TO 5.5V
V
OUT
1.8V
500mA
V
FB
MODE/SYNC
GND
Effi ciency and Power Loss vs Output Current
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
30
EFFICIENCY (%)
POWER LOSS (mW)
90
100
20
10
80
50
70
60
40
0.1 10 100 1000
3542 TA01b
0
100
1000
10
1
0.1
1
V
IN
= 3.6V
V
OUT
= 1.8V
FEATURES DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
TYPICAL APPLICATION