1
LTC34 48
3448f
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High Efficiency: Up to 96%
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Very Low Quiescent Supply Current: 32
µ
A During
Linear Regulator Operation
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600mA Output Current (Buck Converter)
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Optionally Operates as Linear Regulator Below
3mA—External or Automatic ON/OFF
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2.5V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
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1.5MHz or 2.25MHz Constant Frequency Operation
or External Synchronization
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No Schottky Diode Required
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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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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and
Load Transient Response
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Overtemperature Protected
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Low Profile (3mm × 3mm) 8-Lead DFN and 8-Lead
MSOP Packages
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Cellular Telephones
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Personal Information Appliances
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Wireless and DSL Modems
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Digital Still Cameras
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MP3 Players
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Portable Instruments
1.5V High Efficiency Regulator with Automatic LDO Mode
1.5MHz/2.25MHz, 600mA
Synchronous Step-Down
Regulator with LDO Mode
Efficiency and Power Loss vs Load Current
FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
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APPLICATIO S
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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The LTC
®
3448 is a high efficiency, monolithic, synchronous
buck regulator using a constant frequency, current mode
architecture. Supply current during operation is only 32µA
(linear regulator mode) and drops to <1µA in shutdown. The
2.5V to 5.5V input voltage range makes the LTC3448 ide-
ally suited for single Li-Ion battery-powered applications.
100% duty cycle provides low dropout operation, extend-
ing battery life in portable systems. At moderate output load
levels, PWM pulse skipping mode operation provides very
low output ripple voltage for noise sensitive applications.
The LTC3448 automatically switches into linear regulator
operation at very low load currents to maintain <5mV
P-P
output voltage ripple. Supply current in this mode is
typically 32µA. The switch to linear regulator mode occurs
at a threshold of 3mA. Linear regulator operation can be set
to on, off or automatic turn on/off.
Switching frequency is selectable at either 1.5MHz or
2.25MHz, allowing the use of small surface mount induc-
tors and capacitors.
The internal synchronous switch increases efficiency and
eliminates the need for an external Schottky diode. Low
output voltages are easily supported with the 0.6V feed-
back reference voltage. The LTC3448 is available in a low
profile 3mm × 3mm DFN package or thermally enhanced
8-lead MSOP.
V
IN
474k
22pF
316k
C
IN
4.7µF
V
IN
2.5V TO 5.5V
LTC3448
FREQ
SYNC
2.2µH
3448 TA01a
SW
RUN
V
OUT
MODE
V
FB
GND
C
OUT
4.7µF
V
OUT
1.5V
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178, 6580258, 6304066, 6127815,
6498466, 6611131. Others pending.
LOAD CURRENT (A)
30
EFFICIENCY (%)
POWER LOSS (W)
90
100
20
10
80
50
70
60
40
0.0001 0.01 0.1 1
23448 TA01b
0
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.0001
0.001
V
IN
= 3.6V
V
OUT
= 1.5V
T
A
= 25°C
POWER LOSS
EFFICIENCY