LTC3851A
1
3851afa
Typical applicaTion
FeaTures
applicaTions
DescripTion
Synchronous
Step-Down Switching
Regulator Controller
The LTC
®
3851A is a high performance synchronous
step-down switching regulator controller that drives
an all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stage. A
con stant frequency current mode architecture allows a
phase-lockable frequency of up to 750kHz.
OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response
to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance
and ESR values. The LTC3851A features a precision 0.8V
reference that is compatible with a wide 4V to 38V input
supply range.
The TK/SS pin ramps the output voltage during start-up.
Current foldback limits MOSFET heat dissipation during
short-circuit conditions. The MODE/PLLIN pin selects
among Burst Mode operation, pulse-skipping mode or
continuous inductor current mode at light loads and al-
lows the IC to be synchronized to an external clock. The
LTC3851A contains an improved PLL compared to the
LTC3851.
The LTC3851A-1 is a version with a power good output
signal instead of adjustable current limit.
High Efficiency Synchronous Step-Down Converter
n
Wide V
IN
Range: 4V to 38V Operation
n
R
SENSE
or DCR Current Sensing
n
±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
n
Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency: 250kHz to 750kHz
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Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
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Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
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Adjustable Output Voltage Soft-Start or Tracking
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Output Current Foldback Limiting
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Output Overvoltage Protection
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5V Internal Regulator
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OPTI-LOOP
®
Compensation Minimizes C
OUT
n
Selectable Continuous, Pulse-Skipping or
Burst Mode
®
Operation at Light Loads
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Low Shutdown I
Q
: 20µA
n
V
OUT
Range: 0.8V to 5.5V
n
Thermally Enhanced 16-Lead MSOP, 16-Lead Narrow
SSOP or 3mm × 3mm QFN Package
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Automotive Systems
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Telecom Systems
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Industrial Equipment
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Distributed DC Power Systems
Efficiency and Power Loss
vs Load Current
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Burst Mode, OPTI-LOOP, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered
trademarks and No R
SENSE
, UltraFast are trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents including
5408150, 5481178, 5705919, 5929620, 6304066, 6498466, 6580258, 6611131.
I
LIM
RUN
TK/SS
I
TH
FREQ/PLLFLTR
V
IN
TG
SW
INTV
CC
MODE/PLLIN
BG
SENSE
+
SENSE
–
V
FB
GND
0.1µF
0.047µF
3.01k
LTC3851A
22µF
V
IN
4.5V TO 36V
V
OUT
3.3V
15A
3851A TA01a
0.68µH
30.1k
330pF
2200pF
0.1µF
330µF
×2
BOOST
15k
154k
48.7k
82.5k
0.1µF
4.7µF
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
10
70
EFFICIENCY (%)
POWER LOSS (mW)
75
80
85
90
100 1000 10000 100000
3851A TA01b
65
60
55
50
95
100
1000
100
10
10000
V
IN
= 12V
V
OUT
= 3.3V
EFFICIENCY
POWER LOSS