LTC3560
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
DESCRIPTION
2.25MHz, 800mA
Synchronous Step-Down
Regulator in ThinSOT
The LTC
®
3560 is a high effi ciency monolithic synchronous
buck regulator using a constant frequency, current mode
architecture. Supply current during operation is only 16µA,
dropping to <1µA in shutdown. The 2.5V to 5.5V input
voltage range makes the LTC3560 ideally suited for single
Li-Ion/Li-Polymer battery-powered applications. 100%
duty cycle provides low dropout operation, extending
battery life in portable systems.
Switching frequency is internally set at 2.25MHz, allowing
the use of small surface mount inductors and capacitors.
For noise sensitive applications the LTC3560 can be ex-
ternally synchronized from 1MHz to 3MHz. Burst Mode
operation is inhibited during synchronization or when the
SYNC/MODE pin is pulled high, preventing low frequency
ripple from interfering with audio circuitry.
The internal synchronous switch increases effi ciency
and eliminates the need for an external Schottky diode.
Low output voltages are easily supported with the 0.6V
feedback reference voltage. The LTC3560 is available in a
low profi le (1mm) ThinSOT package.
Figure 1a. High Effi ciency Step-Down Converter
L, LT, LTC, LTM and Burst Mode are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents including 6580258, 5481178, 5994885,
6304066, 6498466, 6611131.
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
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High Effi ciency: Up to 95%
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Low Output Ripple (<20mV
P-P
): Burst Mode
®
Operation: I
Q
= 16μA
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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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Synchronizable to External Clock
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No Schottky Diode Required
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Stable with Ceramic Capacitors
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Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
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0.6V 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 Operation for Excellent Line and
Load Transient Response
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Overtemperature Protected
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Low Profi le (1mm) ThinSOT™ Package
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Cellular Telephones
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Wireless and DSL Modems
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Digital Still Cameras
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Media Players
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Portable Instruments
Figure 1b. Effi ciency vs Load Current
V
IN
C
IN
10µF
CER
V
IN
2.7V
TO 5.5V
LTC3560
RUN
SYNC/MODE
2.2µH
10pF
806k
255k
3405A F01a
SW
V
FB
GND
C
OUT
10µF
CER
V
OUT
2.5V
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
30
EFFICIENCY (%)
POWER LOSS (W)
90
100
20
10
80
50
70
60
40
0.1 10 100 1000
3560 F01b
0
1
0.001
0.1
0.01
0.0001
1
V
IN
= 3.6V
V
IN
= 4.2V
V
IN
= 5.5V