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LTC3404
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APPLICATIO S
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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High Efficiency: Up to 95%
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Very Low Quiescent Current: Only 10
μ
A
During Operation
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600mA Output Current at V
IN
= 3.3V
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2.65V to 6V Input Voltage Range
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1.4MHz Constant Frequency Operation
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No Schottky Diode Required
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Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
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Synchronizable from 1MHz to 1.7MHz
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Selectable Burst Mode
®
Operation or
Pulse Skipping Mode
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0.8V 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 Control for Excellent Line and
Load Transient Response
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Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protected
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Available in 8-Lead MSOP Package
The LTC
®
3404 is a high efficiency monolithic synchro-
nous buck regulator using a constant frequency, current
mode architecture. Supply current during operation is
only 10μA and drops to < 1μA in shutdown. The 2.65V to
6V input voltage range makes the LTC3404 ideally suited
for single Li-Ion battery-powered applications. 100% duty
cycle provides low dropout operation, extending battery
life in portable systems.
Switching frequency is internally set at 1.4MHz, allowing
the use of small surface mount inductors and capacitors.
For noise sensitive applications the LTC3404 can be
externally synchronized from 1MHz to 1.7MHz. Burst
Mode operation is inhibited during synchronization or
when the SYNC/MODE pin is pulled low, preventing low
frequency ripple from interfering with audio circuitry.
The internal synchronous switch increases efficiency and
eliminates the need for an external Schottky diode. Low
output voltages are easily supported with the 0.8V feed-
back reference voltage. The LTC3404 is available in a
space saving 8-lead MSOP package.
For higher input voltage (11V abs max) applications, refer
to the LTC1877 data sheet.
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Cellular Telephones
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Wireless and DSL Modems
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Personal Information Appliances
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Portable Instruments
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Distributed Power Systems
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Battery-Powered Equipment
High Efficiency Step-Down Converter
1.4MHz High Efficiency
Monolithic Synchronous
Step-Down Regulator
Efficiency vs Output Load Current
LOAD (mA)
80
75
EFFICIENCY (%)
85
90
95
100
0.1 10 100 1000
3404 TA02
70
1
V
IN
= 6V
V
IN
= 4.2V
V
IN
= 3.6V
Burst Mode OPERATION
V
OUT
= 3.3V
L = 4.7μH
22μF**
CER
7
6
1
2
5
3
4
SW
V
FB
LTC3404
GND
4.7μH*
10μF***
CER
47pF
V
OUT
†
3.3V
*
**
***
†
TOKO D52LC A914BYW-4R7M
TAIYO-YUDEN CERAMIC JMK325BJ226MM
TAIYO-YUDEN CERAMIC LMK325BJ106MN
V
OUT
CONNECTED TO V
IN
FOR 2.65V < V
IN
< 3.3V
887k
20pF
280k
3404 TA01
SYNC
V
IN
RUN
I
TH
V
IN
2.65V
TO 6V
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Burst Mode is a registered trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
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