LTC1779
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Typical applicaTion
FeaTures DescripTion
250mA Current Mode
Step-Down DC/DC Converter
in ThinSOT
The LTC
®
1779 is a constant frequency current mode step-
down DC/DC converter in a 6-lead ThinSOT package. The
part operates with a 2.5V to 9.8V input and can provide
up to 250mA of output current. Current mode control
provides excellent AC and DC load and line regulation.
The device incorporates an accurate undervoltage lockout
feature that shuts down the LTC1779 when the input volt
-
age falls below 2V.
The LTC1779
boasts a ±2.5% output voltage accuracy
and consumes only 135µA of quiescent current. For ap
-
plications where efficiency is a prime consideration, the
LTC1779 is configured for Burst Mode operation, which
enhances efficiency at low output current.
To further maximize the life of a battery source, the
internal P-channel MOSFET is turned on continuously in
dropout (100% duty cycle
). In shutdown, the device draws
a mere 8µA. High constant operating frequency of 550kHz
allows the use of a small external inductor.
The LTC1779 is available in a low profile (1mm) ThinSOT
package.
applicaTions
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High Efficiency: Up to 94%
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250mA Output Current
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Wide V
IN
Range: 2.5V to 9.8V
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550kHz Constant Frequency Operation
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Burst Mode™ Operation at Light Load
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Low Dropout: 100% Duty Cycle
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0.8V Reference Allows Low Output Voltages
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±2.5% Reference Accuracy
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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
Transient Response
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Low Quiescent Current: 135µA
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Shutdown Mode Draws Only 8µA Supply Current
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Low Profile (1mm) ThinSOT™ Package
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1- or 2-Cell Lithium-Ion-Powered Applications
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Cellular Telephones
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Wireless Modems
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Portable Computers
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Distributed 3.3V, 2.5V or 1.8V Power Systems
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Scanners
L, LT , LT C , LT M, Burst Mode, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks
and ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
I
TH
/RUN
LTC1779
20k
169k
78.7k
R1
10Ω
L1
22µH
D1
100pF
GND
V
FB
6
5
4
1779 F01a
1
2
3
SW
V
IN
SENSE
–
C1
10µF
16V
C3
0.1µF
C1: TAIYO YUDEN CERAMIC EMK325BJ106MNT
C2: SANYO POSCAP 6TPA47M
D1: IR10BQ015
L1: COILTRONICS UP1B220
V
IN
2.5V
TO 9.8V
V
OUT
2.5V
100mA
C2
47µF
6V
+
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
50
EFFICIENCY (%)
70
90
100
0.1 10 100 1000
30
1
80
60
40
V
IN
= 3.3V
V
IN
= 6V
V
IN
= 9.8V
V
OUT
= 2.5V
R
SENSE
= 10Ω
Figure 1. LTC1779 High Efficiency 2.5V/100mA Step-Down Converter
Efficiency vs Load Current