LTC3568
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Typical applicaTion
FeaTures
applicaTions
DescripTion
1.8A, 4MHz, Synchronous
Step-Down DC/DC Converter
The LTC
®
3568 is a constant frequency, synchronous
step- down DC/DC converter. Intended for medium power
applications, it operates from a 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage
range and has a user configurable operating frequency
up to 4MHz, allowing the use of tiny, low cost capacitors
and inductors 2mm or less in height. The output voltage
is adjustable from 0.8V to 5V. Internal sychronous 0.11Ω
power switches with 2.4A peak current ratings provide
high efficiency. The LTC3568’s current mode architecture
and external compensation allow the transient response
to be optimized over a wide range of loads and output
capacitors.
The LTC3568 can be configured for automatic power sav-
ing Burst Mode operation to reduce gate charge losses
when the load current drops below the level required for
continuous operation. For reduced noise and RF interfer-
ence, the SYNC/MODE pin can be configured to skip pulses
or provide forced continuous operation.
To further maximize battery life, the P-channel MOSFET
is turned on continuously in dropout (100% duty cycle)
with a low quiescent current of 60µA. In shutdown, the
device draws <1µA.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo, OPTI-LOOP and Burst Mode are
registered trademarks and ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents including
5481178, 6580258, 6304066, 6127815, 6611131.
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Uses Tiny Capacitors and Inductor
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High Frequency Operation: Up to 4MHz
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Low R
DS(ON)
Internal Switches: 0.110Ω
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High Efficiency: Up to 96%
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Stable with Ceramic Capacitors
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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line
and Load Transient Response
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Short-Circuit Protected
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Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
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Low Shutdown Current: I
Q
≤ 1µA
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Low Quiescent Current: 60µA
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Output Voltages from 0.8V to 5V
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Selectable Burst Mode
®
Operation
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Sychronizable to External Clock
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Small 3mm × 3mm, 10-Lead DFN Package
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Notebook Computers
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Digital Cameras
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Cellular Phones
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Handheld Instruments
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Board Mounted Power Supplies
Efficiency vs Load Current
Figure 1. Step-Down 1.8A Regulator
SYNC/MODEV
IN
LTC3568
PV
IN
SW
SV
IN
PGOOD
I
TH
SHDN/R
T
PGNDSGND
V
FB
L1
2µH
V
OUT
2.5V/1.8A
V
IN
2.5V TO 5.5V
887k
412k
1000pF
3568 F01
22µF + 10µF
13k
22µF
324k
NOTE: IN DROPOUT, THE OUTPUT TRACKS
THE INPUT VOLTAGE
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
POWER LOSS (mW)
1000
100
10
1
1 100 100001000
3568 TA01
10
V
IN
= 3.3V
V
OUT
= 2.5V
f
O
= 1MHz
Burst Mode
OPERATION
EFFICIENCY
POWER LOSS