LTC3707-SYNC
1
3707sfa
TYPICAL APPLICATION
DESCRIPTION
High Effi ciency, 2-Phase
Synchronous Step-Down Switching Regulator
The LTC
®
3707-SYNC is a high performance dual step-down
switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel
synchronous power MOSFET stages. A constant frequency
current mode architecture allows phase-lockable frequency
of up to 300kHz. Power loss and noise due to the ESR of
the input capacitors are minimized by operating the two
controller output stages out of phase.
OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response to
be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance and
ESR values. The precision 0.8V reference and power good
output indicator are compatible with future microprocessor
generations, and a wide 4.5V to 28V (30V maximum) input
supply range encompasses all battery chemistries.
A RUN/SS pin for each controller provides both soft-
start and optional timed, short-circuit shutdown. Current
foldback limits MOSFET dissipation during short-circuit
conditions when overcurrent latchoff is disabled. Output
overvoltage protection circuitry latches on the bottom
MOSFET until V
OUT
returns to normal. The FCB mode
pin can select among Burst Mode operation, constant
frequency mode and continuous inductor current mode
or regulate a secondary winding. The IC includes a power
good output pin that indicates when both outputs are within
7.5% of their designed set point.
Figure 1. High Effi ciency Dual 5V/3.3V Step-Down Converter
L, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. Burst Mode
and OPTI-LOOP are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. Protected by U.S.
Patents including 5481178, 5705919, 5929620, 6144194, 6177787, 6304066, 6580258.
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
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Notebook and Palmtop Computers, PDAs
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Telecom Systems
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Portable Instruments
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Battery-Operated Digital Devices
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DC Power Distribution Systems
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180° Phased Controllers Reduce Required Input
Capacitance and Power Supply Induced Noise
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OPTI-LOOP
®
Compensation Minimizes C
OUT
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Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
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±1.5% Output Voltage Accuracy
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Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
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Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency 150kHz to 300kHz
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Wide V
IN
Range: 4.5V to 28V Operation
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Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
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Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping
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Foldback Output Current Limiting
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Latched Short-Circuit Shutdown with Defeat Option
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Output Overvoltage Protection
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Remote Output Voltage Sense
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Low Shutdown I
Q
: 20μA
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5V and 3.3V Standby Regulators
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Small 28-Lead Narrow SSOP Package (0.150˝ Wide)
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Selectable Constant Frequency, Burst Mode
®
or
PWM Operation
+
4.7μF
D3
D4
D1
M2
M1
C
B1
, 0.1μF
R2
105k
1%
1000pF
L1
6.3μH
C
C1
220pF
1μF
CERAMIC
C
IN
22μF
50V
CERAMIC
+
C
OUT1
47μF
6V
SP
R
SENSE1
0.01Ω
R1
20k
1%
R
C1
15k
V
OUT1
5V
5A
D2
M4
M3
C
B2
, 0.1μF
R4
63.4k
1%
L2
6.3μH
C
C2
220pF
1000pF
+
C
OUT
56mμF
6V
SP
R
SENSE2
0.01Ω
R3
20k
1%
R
C2
15k
V
OUT2
3.3V
5A
TG1 TG2
BOOST1 BOOST2
SW1 SW2
BG1 BG2
SGND
PGND
SENSE1
+
SENSE2
+
SENSE1
–
SENSE2
–
V
OSENSE1
V
OSENSE2
I
TH1
I
TH2
V
IN
PGOOD INTV
CC
RUN/SS1 RUN/SS2
V
IN
5.2V TO 28V
M1, M2, M3, M4: FDS6680A
3707 F01
C
SS1
0.1μF
C
SS2
0.1μF
LTC3707-SYNC
PLLINf
IN