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LTC3444
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WCDMA Applications–3G Handsets with High Speed
Data Rate Capability
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MP3 Players
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Digital Cameras
Micropower Synchronous
Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter
for WCDMA Applications
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Optimized Features for WCDMA Handsets
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Regulated Output with Input Voltages
Above, Below, or Equal to the Output
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0.5V to 5V Output Range
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Up to 400mA Continuous Output Current From
a Single Lithium-Ion Cell
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Minimal External Components
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1.5MHz Fixed Frequency Operation
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Internal Loop Compensation for Fast Response
<25μs Full Scale Output Slewing; C
OUT
4.7μF
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Output Disconnect in Shutdown
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2.75V to 5.5V Input
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<1μA Shutdown Current
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Internal Soft-Start
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Output Overvoltage Protection
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Single Inductor, No Schottky Diodes Required
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Small, Thermally Enhanced 8-Lead (3mm × 3mm)
DFN Package
FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
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APPLICATIO S
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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The LTC
®
3444 is a highly efficient, fixed frequency, buck-
boost DC/DC converter, which operates from input volt-
ages above, below, and equal to the output voltage. The
topology incorporated in the IC provides a continuous
transfer function through all operating modes, making the
product ideal for a single Lithium-Ion or multi-cell
applications where the output voltage can vary over a wide
range.
The LTC3444 has been optimized for use in 3G WCDMA
applications. A unique design yields high efficiency at
very low output voltages while also eliminating external
components. The high speed error amplifier provides the
fast transient response required to slew the RF power
amplifier from standby to transmit and transmit to stand
by power levels. Output overvoltage protection protects
the RF power amplifier.
Operating frequency is internally set to 1.5MHz to mini-
mize external component size while maximizing efficiency.
Other features include <1μA shutdown current, internal
soft-start, peak current limit and thermal shutdown. The
LTC3444 is available in a small, thermally enhanced
8-lead (3mm × 3mm) DFN package.
LTC3444
V
CONTROL
3.1V TO 4.2V
SW2
340k
4.7μF
2.2μH
4.7μF
V
OUT
0.8V TO 4.2V
205k
267k
V
OUT
FB
V
C
SW1
V
IN
SHDN
GND
DAC
+
Li-Ion
3444 TA01
LTC3444 Dynamic Response
V
IN
= 3.6V, V
OUT
= 0.8V TO 4.2V
V
CONTROL
= 2.36V TO 0.28V, I
LOAD
= 100mA
V
CONTROL
10μs/DIV
1V/DIV
V
OUT
3444 G16a
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Protected by U.S. Patents including 6404251, 6166527.