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LTC1574
LTC1574-3.3/LTC1574-5
High Efficiency Step-Down
DC/DC Converters
with Internal Schottky Diode
The LTC
®
1574 is a family of easy-to-use current mode
DC/DC converters ideally suited for 9V to 5V, 5V to 3.3V
and inverting operation. With an internal 0.9Ω switch (at
a supply voltage of 12V) and a low forward drop Schottky
diode (0.450V typ at 200mA, T
A
= 25°C), the LTC1574
requires only three external components to construct a
complete high efficiency DC/DC converter.
Under no load condition, the LTC1574 draws only 130µA.
In shutdown, it draws a mere 2µA making this converter
ideal for battery-powered applications. In dropout, the
internal P-channel MOSFET switch is turned on continu-
ously allowing the user to maximize the life of the battery
source.
The maximum inductor current of the LTC1574 family is
pin selectable to either 340mA or 600mA, optimizing
efficiency for a wide range of applications. Operation up to
200kHz permits the use of small surface mount inductors
and capacitors.
For applications requiring higher output current or ultra-
high efficiency, see the LTC1148 or LTC1265 data sheets.
For detailed applications information, see the LTC1174
data sheet.
High Efficiency Step-Down Converter
LTC1574-5 Efficiency
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Inverting Converters
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Step-Down Converters
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Memory Backup Supply
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Portable Instruments
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Battery-Powered Equipment
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Distributed Power Systems
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High Efficiency: Up to 94%
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Usable in Noise-Sensitive Products
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Peak Inductor Current Independent of Inductor Value
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Short-Circuit Protection
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Internal Low Forward Drop Schottky Diode
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Only Three External Components Required
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Wide V
IN
Range: 4V to 18.5V (Absolute Maximum)
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Low Dropout Operation
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Low-Battery Detector
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Pin Selectable Current Limit
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Internal 0.9Ω Power Switch: V
IN
< 11V
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Standby Current: 130µA
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Active Low Micropower Shutdown
FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
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APPLICATIO S
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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and LTC are registered trademarks and LT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
V
IN
100µH
†
22µF*
35V
100µF*
10V
1574 TA01
5V
175mA
5
2, 4, 13, 15
7
10
3, 14
12
11
6
V
IN
5.5V to
16V
GND
LTC1574-5
LB
IN
LB
OUT
I
PGM
SHDN
V
OUT
SW
* AVX TPSD226K035
** AVX TPSD107K010
†
COILTRONICS CTX100-4
+
+
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
1
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
10 100
1574 TA02
200
V
IN
= 6V
V
IN
= 9V
L = 100µH
V
OUT
= 5V
I
PGM
= 0V