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LTC3727/LTC3727-1
3727fc
High Efficiency, 2-Phase
Synchronous Step-Down Switching Regulators
Figure 1. High Efficiency Dual 12V/5V Step-Down Converter
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Wide Output Voltage Range: 0.8V ≤ V
OUT
≤ 14V
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Out-of-Phase Controllers Reduce Required Input
Capacitance and Power Supply Induced Noise
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OPTI-LOOP
®
Compensation Minimizes C
OUT
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±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
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Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
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Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency 250kHz to 550kHz
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Latched Short-Circuit Shutdown (LTC3727 Only)
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Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
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Wide V
IN
Range: 4V to 36V 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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Output Overvoltage Protection
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Low Shutdown I
Q
: 20μA
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Selectable Constant Frequency or Burst Mode
®
Operation
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Small 28-Lead SSOP Package
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LTC3727-1 Also Available in the 5mm × 5mm QFN
Package
The LTC
®
3727/LTC3727-1 are high performance dual
step-down switching regulator controllers that drive all
N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stages. A con-
stant frequency current mode architecture allows phase-
lockable frequency of up to 550kHz. 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. There is a precision 0.8V reference and a power
good output indicator. A wide 4V to 30V (36V maximum)
input supply range encompasses all battery chemistries.
A RUN/SS pin for each controller provides soft-start, and
on the LTC3727GN, optional timed, short-circuit shut-
down. Current foldback limits MOSFET heat 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, constant
frequency mode and continuous inductor current mode or
regulate a secondary winding.
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Telecom Systems
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Automotive Systems
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Battery-Operated Digital Devices
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4.7μF
M2
M1
0.1μF
105k
1%
1000pF
8μH
220pF
1μF
CERAMIC
22μF
50V
CERAMIC
+
47μF
6V
SP
0.015Ω
20k
1%
15k
V
OUT1
5V
5A
M4
M3
0.1μF
280k
1%
15μH
220pF
1000pF
+
56μF
15V
SP
0.015Ω
20k
1%
15k
V
OUT2
12V
4A
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
18V TO 28V
M1, M2, M3, M4: FDS6680A
3727 F01
0.1μF
0.1μF
LTC3727/
LTC3727-1
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DESCRIPTIO
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FEATURES
APPLICATIO S
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. Burst
Mode and OPTI-LOOP are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents, including
5481178, 5929620, 6177787, 6144194, 6100678, 5408150, 6580258, 6304066, 5705919.