LT3971A/LT3971A-5
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3971af
TYPICAL APPLICATION
FEATURES DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
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The LT
®
3971A is an adjustable frequency monolithic buck
switching regulator that accepts a wide input voltage range
up to 38V. Low quiescent current design consumes only
2.8µA of supply current while regulating with no load. Low
ripple Burst Mode operation maintains high efficiency at
low output currents while keeping the output ripple below
15mV in a typical application. An internally compensated
current mode topology is used for fast transient response
and good loop stability. A high efficiency 0.33 switch
is included on the die along with a boost Schottky diode
and the necessary oscillator, control and logic circuitry.
An accurate 1V threshold enable pin can be used to shut
down the LT3971A, reducing the input supply current to
700nA.
A capacitor on the SS pin provides a controlled
inrush current (soft-start). A power good flag signals when
V
OUT
reaches 91% of the programmed output voltage. The
LT3971A is available in a small 10-lead MSOP package
with an exposed pad for low thermal resistance.
The LT3971A and LT3971A-5 have a more accurate ref-
erence voltage compared to the LT3971 and LT3971-5.
The LT3971A-5 also has specified V
OUT
pin current and
ABSMAX current. These characteristics are important for
USB applications.
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Ultralow Quiescent Current:
2.8µA I
Q
Regulating 12V
IN
to 3.3V
OUT
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Fixed Output Voltages: 5V
2.2µA I
Q
Regulating 12V
IN
to 5V
OUT
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Low Ripple Burst Mode
®
Operation:
Output Ripple < 15mV
P-P
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Wide Input Voltage Range: 4.3V to 38V
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1.3A Maximum Output Current
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Adjustable Switching Frequency: 200kHz to 2MHz
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Synchronizable Between 250kHz to 2MHz
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Fast Transient Response
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Accurate 1V Enable Pin Threshold
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Low Shutdown Current: I
Q
= 700nA
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Power Good Flag
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Soft-Start Capability
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Internal Compensation
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Output Voltage: 1.19V to 30V
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Small Thermally Enhanced 10-Lead MSOP Package
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USB VBUS Regulation
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Automotive Battery Regulation
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Power for Portable Products
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Industrial Supplies
38V, 1.3A, 2MHz
Step-Down Regulator with
2.2µA Quiescent Current
5.15V Step-Down Converter for USB Applications
No Load Supply Current
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5
INPUT CURRENT (µA)
1.0
10 20 3015 25 35
3971A TA01b
2.0
1.5
3.0
2.5
LT3971A-5
OUTPUT IN REGULATION
SW
V
OUT
SS
RT
V
IN
V
IN
6.3V TO 38V
V
OUT
5.15V
1.3A
4.7µF
0.47µF
47µF
118k
f = 400kHz
10µH
GND
BD
SYNC
OFF ON
LT3971A-5
3971 TA01a
EN BOOST
PG
20k, 1%
715k
1%