The LTC3802EGN is a dual switching regulator controller optimized for high efficiency step-down conversion from input voltages between 3V to 30V. The controller uses a leading edge modulation scheme to allow extremely low duty cycle operation. The constant frequency voltage mode controller allows a phase-lockable frequency between 330kHz and 750kHz. Power loss and noise due to the ESR of the input capacitors are minimized by operating the two controller output stages 180° out of phase. The synchronous buck architecture automatically shifts to Burst Mode operation as the output load decreases, ensuring maximum efficiency over a wide range of load currents.
The LTC3802EGN features an onboard, trimmed 0.6V reference and provides better than 1% regulation at the converter outputs. A separate output sense provides real time overvoltage protection and PGOOD sensing. An FBT pin programs the power-up/-down tracking between the two channels to meet various sequencing requirements. A RUN/SS pin provides soft-start and externally programmable current limit protection functions.
U.S. Patent Nos 5481178, 5846544, 6304066, 6580258, 5055767, 6307356
Feature
- Wide VIN Range: 3V to 30V Operation with Line Feedforward Compensation
- Leading Edge Modulation Architecture for Extremely Low Duty Cycle Operation
- Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency: 330kHz to 750kHz
- Two 180° Out-of-Phase Controllers
- Fast Programmable Power-Up/-Down Tracking
- Programmable Current Limit Without External Current Sense Resistor
- Optional Burst Mode® Operation at Light Load
- ±1% 0.6V Voltage Reference
- External N-Channel MOSFET Architecture
- Low Shutdown Current: <100µA
- Overvoltage Protection and PGOOD Flag
- Small 28-Lead SSOP and 32-Lead QFN Packages
Applications
- Notebook and Palmtop Computers
- Portable Instruments
- Battery-Operated Digital Devices
- DC Power Distribution Systems
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