LTC3563
1
3563f
500mA, Synchronous
Step-Down DC/DC Converter
with Selectable Output Voltage
The LTC
®
3563 is a high effi ciency monolithic synchro-
nous buck converter using a constant frequency, current
mode architecture. A voltage select input allows the user
to program the output voltage to 1.28V or 1.87V. Supply
current during operation is only 26µA, dropping to <1µA in
shutdown. The 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage range makes the
LTC3563 ideally suited for single Li-Ion battery-powered
applications. 100% duty cycle provides low dropout opera-
tion, extending battery life in portable systems. Internal
power switches are optimized to provide high effi ciency
and eliminate the need for an external Schottky diode.
The switching frequency is internally set at 2.25MHz,
allowing the use of small surface mount inductors and
capacitors. The LTC3563 is specifi cally designed to work
well with ceramic output capacitors, achieving very low
output voltage ripple and a small PCB footprint.
The LTC3563 is confi gured for the power saving Burst
Mode 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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Pin Selectable Output Voltage: 1.28V/1.87V
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Low Ripple (<20mV
P-P
) Burst Mode
®
Operation:
I
Q
= 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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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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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 2mm × 2mm 6-Lead DFN
APPLICATIO S
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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, LTC, LT, 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
LTC3563
RUN
3563 TA01a
2.2µH
C
IN
10µF
CER
C
OUT
10µF
CER
SW
V
IN
2.7V TO 5.5V
V
OUT
1.28V/1.87V
500mA
V
OUT
V
SEL
GND
1.28V 1.87V
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
3563 TA01b
0
100
1000
10
1
0.1
1
V
IN
= 3.6V
V
OUT
= 1.87V