LTC3548-2
1
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Dual Synchronous,
Fixed /Adjustable Output, 2.25MHz
Step-Down DC/DC Regulator
The LTC
®
3548-2 is a dual, constant-frequency, synchro-
nous step-down DC/DC converter. Intended for low power
applications, it operates from 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage
range and has a constant 2.25MHz switching frequency,
allowing the use of tiny, low cost capacitors and inductors
with a profi le ≤1.2mm. For channel 1, the output voltage is
fi xed at 1.8V/800mA; for channel 2, the output voltage is
adjustable from 0.6V to V
IN
Internal synchronous 0.35Ω,
1.2A/0.7A power switches provide high effi ciency without
the need for external Schottky diodes.
A user selectable mode input is provided to allow the
user to trade-off noise ripple for low power effi ciency.
Burst Mode
®
operation provides high effi ciency at light
loads, while pulse-skipping mode provides low noise
ripple at light loads.
To further maximize battery run time, the P-channel
MOSFETs are turned on continuously in dropout (100%
duty cycle), and both channels draw a total quiescent cur-
rent of only 40μA. In shutdown, the device draws <1μA.
Figure 1. 2.5V/1.8V at 400mA/800mA Step-Down Regulators
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High Effi ciency: Up to 95%
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1.8V/800mA Fixed Output and 400mA Adjustable
Output Voltage
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Only 40μA Quiescent Current (Both Channels)
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2.25MHz Constant-Frequency Operation
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High Switch Current Limits: 1.2A and 0.7A
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No Schottky Diodes Required
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Low R
DS(ON)
Internal Switches: 0.35Ω
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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line
and Load Transient Response
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Short-Circuit Protected
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Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
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Ultralow Shutdown Current: I
Q
< 1μA
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Power-On Reset Output
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Externally Synchronizable Oscillator
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Small, Thermally Enhanced 3mm × 3mm DFN Package
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PDAs/Palmtop PCs
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Digital Cameras
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Cellular Phones
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Portable Media Players
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PC Cards
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Wireless and DSL Modems
Effi ciency and Power Loss
vs Load Current
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo 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, 6127815, 6304066, 6498466, 6580258
6611131..
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
1
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
POWER LOSS (mW)
90
100
10 100 1000
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70
75
85
95
65
60
1
100
1000
10
0.1
EFFICIENCY
POWER LOSS
V
IN
= 3.6V
V
OUT
= 1.8V
Burst Mode OPERATION
CHANNEL 1
NO LOAD ON CHANNEL 2
RUN2 V
IN
V
IN
2.8V TO 5.5V
V
OUT2
2.5V
400mA
V
OUT1
1.8V
800mA
RUN1
POR
SW1
V
OUT1
GND
V
FB2
SW2
MODE/SYNC
LTC3548-2
10μF
100k
RESET
68pF
2.2μH4.7μH
887k
280k
10μF
35482 F01
4.7μF