LTC3407A
1
3407afa
TYPICAL APPLICATION
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Dual Synchronous 600mA,
1.5MHz Step-Down
DC/DC Regulator
The LTC
®
3407A is a dual, constant frequency, synchronous
step-down DC/DC converter. Intended for low power ap-
plications, it operates from a 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage
range and has a constant 1.5MHz switching frequency,
enabling the use of tiny, low cost capacitors and inductors
1mm or less in height. Each output voltage is adjustable
from 0.6V to 5V. Internal synchronous 0.35, 1A power
switches provide high effi ciency without the need for
external Schottky diodes.
A user selectable mode input is provided to allow the user
to trade-off ripple noise for low power effi ciency. Burst
Mode
®
operation provides the highest effi ciency at light
loads, while Pulse Skip Mode provides the lowest ripple
noise at light loads.
To further maximize battery life, the P-channel MOSFETs
are turned on continuously in dropout (100% duty cycle),
and both channels draw a total quiescent current of only
40µA. In shutdown, the device draws <1µA.
1mm High 2.5V/1.8V at 600mA Step-Down Regulators
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High Effi ciency: Up to 96%
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Low Ripple (35mV
P-P
) Burst Mode Operation;
I
Q
= 40μA
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1.5MHz Constant Frequency Operation
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No Schottky Diodes Required
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Low R
DS(ON)
Internal Switches: 0.35
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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line
and Load Transient Response
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Short-Circuit Protected
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Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
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Ultralow Shutdown Current: I
Q
< 1µA
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Output Voltages from 5V down to 0.6V
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Power-On Reset Output
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Externally Synchronizable Oscillator
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Optional External Soft-Start
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Small Thermally Enhanced MSOP and 3mm × 3mm
DFN Packages
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PDAs/Palmtop PCs
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Digital Cameras
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Cellular Phones
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Wireless and DSL Modems
L, LT, LTC, LTM and Burst Mode 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.
LTC3407A Effi ciency/Power Loss Curve
RUN/SS2 V
IN
V
IN
= 2.5V
TO 5.5V
V
OUT2
= 2.5V
AT 600mA
V
OUT1
= 1.8V
AT 600mA
RUN/SS1
POR
SW1
V
FB1
GND
V
FB2
SW2
MODE/SYNC
LTC3407A
10µF
100k
RESET
22pF22pF
2.2µH2.2µH
887k 887k
442k280k
10µF
10µF
3407A TA01
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
1
0
EFFICIENCY (%)
POWER LOSS (W)
30
20
10
70
60
50
40
100
0.0001
0.001
0.1
0.01
1
90
80
10 100 1000
3407A TA02
2.5V
V
IN
= 3.3V
Burst Mode OPERATION
NO LOAD ON OTHER CHANNEL
1.8V