LTC3543
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3543fa
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600mA Output Current
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2.5V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
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2.25MHz Constant-Frequency Operation, Spread
Spectrum or Synchronized PLL (1MHz to 3MHz)
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High Effi ciency: Up to 95%
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1A Peak Inductor Current
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Very Low Quiescent Current: Only 45μA During
Burst Mode Operation
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No Schottky Diode Required
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Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
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Overtemperature Protected
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Stable with Ceramic Capacitors
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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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Soft-Start
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Available in a Low Profi le (0.75mm) 2mm × 3mm
6-Lead DFN Package
TYPICAL APPLICATION
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
600mA Synchronous Step
Down Buck Regulator with PLL,
Soft-Start and Spread Spectrum
The LTC
®
3543 is a high effi ciency monolithic synchronous
current mode buck regulator.
The switching frequency is internally set at 2.25MHz,
allowing the use of small surface mount inductors and
capacitors. In PLL mode, the LTC3543 can acquire fre-
quencies between 1MHz and 3MHz. Also, the LTC3543
has spread spectrum capability providing a lower noise
regulated output, as well as low noise at the input.
In Burst Mode
®
operation, the supply current is only 45μA,
dropping to <1μA in shutdown. The 2.5V to 5.5V input
voltage range makes the LTC3543 ideally suited for single
Li-Ion battery-powered applications. The 100% duty cycle
provides a low dropout operation, extending the battery
life in portable systems. Burst Mode
operation increases
effi ciency at light loads, further extending battery life.
The internal synchronous switch increases effi ciency and
eliminates the need for an external Schottky diode.
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Portable Instruments
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Cellular Phones
Effi ciency and Power Loss vs Load Current
2.5V TO 5.5V
3543 TA01a
4nF
LTC3543
SWV
IN
V
FB
CAP
RUN
MODE
GND
10pF
10μF
3.3μH
10μF
1.5V
V
OUT
1.5V
300k
200k
EXPOSED
PAD
MODE = V
IN
m PULSE SKIP
MODE = V
FB
m PULSE SKIP WITH SPREAD SPECTRUM
MODE = GND m Burst Mode OPERATION
MODE = EXTERNAL CLOCK m PLL
PWR_EN
MODE
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
30
EFFICIENCY (%)
POWER LOSS (mW)
90
100
20
10
80
50
70
60
40
0.1 10 100 1000
3543 TA01b
0
1000
100
10
10
0.1
1
V
IN
= 3.6V
V
IN
= 4.2V
V
IN
= 2.7V
Burst Mode OPERATION ENABLED
POWER LOSS
AT V
IN
= 3.6V
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, Burst Mode and the Linear logo 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.