LTC3528-2
1A, 2MHz Synchronous
Step-Up DC/DC Converter
in 2mm × 3mm DFN
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
Delivers 3.3V at 200mA from a Single Alkaline/
NiMH Cell or 3.3V at 400mA from Two Cells
n V Start-Up Voltage: 700mV
IN
n 0.50V to 5.5V Input Range
n 1.6V to 5.25V V
OUT Range
n Up to 94% Efficiency
n Output Disconnect
n 2MHz Fixed Frequency Operation
n V > V
IN
OUT Operation
n Integrated Soft-Start
n Current Mode Control with Internal Compensation
n Burst Mode® Operation with 12µA Quiescent Current
n Internal Synchronous Rectifier
n Logic Controlled Shutdown: 1.230V
12
20
µA
0.1
10
µA
0.1
10
µA
N-Channel MOSFET Switch Leakage Current VSW = 5V
P-Channel MOSFET Switch Leakage Current
VSW = 5V, VOUT = 0V
N-Channel MOSFET Switch On Resistance
0.175
Ω
P-Channel MOSFET Switch On Resistance
0.250
Ω
1.5
A
60
ns
92
%
N-Channel MOSFET Current Limit
l
Current Limit Delay Time to Output
(Note 3)
Maximum Duty Cycle
VFB = 1.15V
l
1.0
87
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ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the specified operating
junction temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C (Note 2). VIN = 1.2V, VOUT = 3.3V, unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Minimum Duty Cycle
VFB = 1.3V
MIN
TYP
MAX
0
l
Frequency
l
SHDN Input High Voltage
1.8
2.0
2.4
0.88
SHDN Input Current
VSHDN = 1.2V
Referenced to Feedback Voltage Falling
PGOOD Low Voltage
PGOOD Leakage Current
1
µA
%
IPGOOD = 1mA
VOUT = 1.6V, IPGOOD = 1mA
0.05
0.05
0.1
0.2
V
V
VPGOOD = 5.5V
0.01
1
µA
Note 3: Specification is guaranteed by design and not 100% tested in
production.
Note 4: Current measurements are made when the output is not switching.
Note 5: This IC includes overtemperature protection that is intended
to protect the device during momentary overload conditions. Junction
temperature will exceed 125°C when overtemperature protection is active.
Continuous operation above the specified maximum operating junction
temperature may result in device degradation or failure.
Note 6: Failure to solder the exposed backside of the package to the PC
board ground plane will result in a thermal resistance much higher than
76°C/W.
Note 7: The IC is tested in a feedback loop to make the measurement.
90
80
40
1
30
VIN = 1V
VIN = 1.2V
VIN = 1.5V
0
0.01
0.1
10
100
1
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0.1
0.01
1000
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EFFICIENCY (%)
10
POWER
LOSS
100
70
60
10
POWER
LOSS
50
40
1
30
20
VIN = 1V
VIN = 1.5V
VIN = 2.4V
10
0
0.01
0.1
10
100
1
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
POWER LOSS (mW)
70
1000
EFFICIENCY
80
100
POWER LOSS (mW)
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
1000
EFFICIENCY
10
(TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Efficiency vs Load Current
and VIN for VOUT = 3V
100
20
V
–13
Efficiency vs Load Current
and VIN for VOUT = 1.8V
50
0.25
0.3
–7
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
60
MHz
–10
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device
reliability and lifetime.
Note 2: The LTC3528-2 is tested under pulsed load conditions such that
TJ ≈ TA. The LTC3528E-2 is guaranteed to meet specifications from 0°C to
85°C junction temperature. Specifications over –40°C to 125°C operating
junction temperature range are assured by design, characterization and
correlation with statistical process controls. Note that the maximum
ambient temperature consistent with these specifications is determined by
specific operating conditions in conjunction with board layout, the rated
package thermal impedance and other environmental factors. The junction
temperature (TJ, in °C) is calculated from the ambient temperature (TA, in
°C) and power dissipation (PD, in Watts) according to the formula:
TJ = TA + (PD • qJA)
where qJA = 76°C/W is the package thermal impedance.
90
%
V
SHDN Input Low Voltage
PGOOD Threshold Percentage
UNITS
0.1
0.01
1000
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Efficiency vs Load Current
and VIN for VOUT = 5V
1000
100
50
VIN = 1.2V
VIN = 1.8V
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 3V
40
30
0.01
0.1
1
10
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
1
70
10
POWER
LOSS
60
50
0.1
30
0.01
1
VIN = 1.2V
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 3.6V
VIN = 4.2V
40
0.01
1000
100
110
100
0.1
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
1
10
POWER LOSS (mW)
POWER
LOSS
60
POWER LOSS (mW)
10
70
EFFICIENCY
90
100
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
EFFICIENCY
90
No-Load Input Current vs VIN
130
1000
90
IIN (µA)
Efficiency vs Load Current
and VIN for VOUT = 3.3V
(TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
10
5
Start-Up Delay Time vs VIN
130
10000
120
700
110
600
500
DELAY (µs)
1000
RLOAD (Ω)
IOUT (mA)
4
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Minimum Load Resistance During
Start-Up vs VIN
800
400
300
100
100
90
80
70
200
VOUT = 1.8V
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 5V
100
1
1.5
2
3
2.5
VIN (V)
3.5
4
60
10
4.5
0.7
0.8
Burst Mode Threshold Current
vs VIN
80
IOUT (mA)
ENTER BURST
20
1.3
1.2
VIN (V)
1.4
1.5
80
VOUT = 3V
4
4.5
VOUT = 3.3V
EXIT BURST
40
ENTER BURST
ENTER BURST
20
1
1.5
2
2.5
0
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
VIN (V)
VIN (V)
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3.5
60
40
0
3
2.5
VIN (V)
Burst Mode Threshold Current
vs VIN
20
1.1
2
EXIT BURST
40
1
1.5
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60
EXIT BURST
1
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Burst Mode Threshold Current
vs VIN
VOUT = 1.8V
60
50
1
IOUT (mA)
80
0.9
VIN (V)
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IOUT (mA)
3
VIN (V)
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Maximum Output Current vs VIN
0
2
1
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
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0
VOUT = 1.8V
VOUT = 3V
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 5V
50
30
0.1
1000
100
70
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Oscillator Frequency Change
vs VOUT
Burst Mode Threshold Current
vs VIN
80
(TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
RDS(ON) vs VOUT
0.50
VOUT = 5V
450
0.25
400
0
EXIT BURST
40
ENTER BURST
20
–0.25
350
–0.50
RDS(ON) (mΩ)
FREQUENCY CHANGE (%)
IOUT (mA)
60
–0.75
–1.00
–1.25
1.5
2
2.5
VIN (V)
3
3.5
4
–2.25
1.5
2.5
2
3.5
3
VOUT (V)
4
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100
1.5
5
2
2.5
3.5
3
VOUT (V)
4
40
1
30
0
20
4.5
5
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VFB vs Temperature
RDS(ON) Change vs Temperature
2
1.200
–1
–2
VFB (V)
1.199
CHANGE (%)
FREQUENCY CHANGE (%)
4.5
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Oscillator Frequency Change
vs Temperature
1.198
10
0
1.197
–3
–10
–4
–50 –25
50
25
75
0
TEMPERATURE (˚C)
100
–20
–50 –25
125
50
25
75
0
TEMPERATURE (˚C)
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0.20
VIN = 3.6V
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE (%)
0.10
0.05
0
–0.05
–0.10
–0.15
0
200
400
1.196
–50
600
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
75
0
25
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
125
Start-Up Voltage vs Temperature
850
VIN = 1.2V
0.15
0.10
0.05
0
–0.05
–0.10
800
750
700
650
–0.15
–0.20
0
50
100
150
200
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
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–25
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Output Voltage vs Load Current
for VOUT = 3.3V
0.15
–0.20
125
START-UP VOLTAGE (mV)
0.20
100
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Output Voltage vs Load Current
for VOUT = 5V
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE (%)
NMOS
150
–2.00
1
PMOS
250
200
–1.50
–1.75
0
300
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600
–50
–25
50
0
75
25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
125
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Fixed Frequency VOUT Ripple and
Inductor Current Waveforms
(TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Burst Mode Waveforms
VOUT and IIN During Soft-Start
VOUT
50mV/DIV
VOUT
20mV/DIV
VOUT
1V/DIV
IIN
200mA/DIV
INDUCTOR
CURRENT
100mA/DIV
IL
200mA/DIV
VIN = 1.2V
VOUT = 3.3V
COUT = 10µF
CFF = 33pF
IOUT = 100mA
L = 2.2µH
500ns/DIV
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SHDN PIN
VIN = 3.6V
VOUT = 5V
COUT = 10µF
CFF = 33pF
ILOAD = 30mA
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5µs/DIV
Load Step Response (Fixed
Frequency, 3.6V to 5V)
VIN = 1.2V
VOUT = 3.3V
COUT = 10µF
L = 2.2µH
200µs/DIV
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Load Step Response (Burst Mode
Operation, 3.6V to 5V)
VOUT
100mV/DIV
VOUT
100mV/DIV
LOAD
CURRENT
200mA/DIV
LOAD
CURRENT
200mA/DIV
VIN = 3.6V
20µs/DIV
VOUT = 5V
COUT = 10µF
L = 2.2µH
LOAD CURRENT = 100mA TO 550mA
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VIN = 3.6V
20µs/DIV
VOUT = 5V
COUT = 10µF
L = 2.2µH
LOAD CURRENT = 20mA TO 550mA
Load Step Response (Fixed
Frequency, 1.2V to 3.3V)
Load Step Response (Burst Mode
Operation, 1.2V to 3.3V)
VOUT
100mV/DIV
VOUT
100mV/DIV
LOAD
CURRENT
100mA/DIV
LOAD
CURRENT
100mA/DIV
20µs/DIV
VIN = 1.2V
VOUT = 3.3V
COUT = 10µF
L = 2.2µH
LOAD CURRENT = 20mA TO 170mA
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VIN = 1.2V
20µs/DIV
VOUT = 3.3V
COUT = 10µF
L = 2.2µH
LOAD CURRENT = 10mA TO 160mA
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LTC3528-2
PIN FUNCTIONS
SHDN (Pin 1): Logic Controlled Shutdown Input. There is
an internal 4M pull-down resistor on this pin.
• SHDN = High: Normal operation
• SHDN = Low: Shutdown, quiescent current < 1µA
FB (Pin 2): Feedback Input. Connect resistor divider tap
to this pin. The output voltage can be adjusted from 1.6V
to 5.25V by:
R2
VOUT = 1.20V • 1+
R1
PGOOD (Pin 3): Power Good Comparator Output. This
open-drain output is low when VFB < 10% from its regulation voltage.
VOUT (Pin 4): Output Voltage Sense and Drain Connection
of the Internal Synchronous Rectifier. PCB trace length
from VOUT to the output filter capacitor (4.7µF minimum)
should be as short and wide as possible.
SW (Pin 5): Switch Pin. Connect inductor between SW
and VIN. Keep PCB trace lengths as short and wide as
possible to reduce EMI. If the inductor current falls to
zero, or SHDN is low, an internal anti-ringing switch is
connected from SW to VIN to minimize EMI.
PGND (Pin 6): Power Ground. Provide a short direct PCB
path between PGND and the (–) side of the input and
output capacitors.
SGND (Pin 7): Signal Ground. Provide a short direct PCB
path between SGND and the (–) side of the input and
output capacitors.
VIN (Pin 8): Battery Input Voltage. Connect a minimum of
1µF ceramic decoupling capacitor from this pin to ground.
GND (Exposed Pad Pin 9): The exposed pad must be
soldered to the PCB ground plane. It serves as another
ground connection and as a means of conducting heat
away from the die.
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LTC3528-2
BLOCK DIAGRAM
VIN
0.7V
TO 5V
L1
2.2µH
CIN
4.7µF
8
5
VIN
SW
ANTI-RING
VOUT
VSEL
VBEST
1
SHDN
SHUTDOWN
SHUTDOWN
WELL
SWITCH
VB
VOUT
GATE DRIVERS
AND
ANTI-CROSS
CONDUCTION
– +
4M
Σ
VREF
UVLO
PK
COMP
PK
UVLO
IZERO
IZERO
COMP
2MHz
OSC
3
CLK
BURST
+
–
R1
+
–
MODE
CONTROL
PGOOD
COUT
10µF
ERROR AMP
SLEEP COMP
START-UP
LOGIC
R2
2
SLOPE
COMP
+
–
VREF
FB
VOUT
1.6V
TO 5.25V
4
VREF
FB
CLAMP
VREF – 10%
FB
THERMAL
SHUTDOWN
SOFT-START
TSD
WAKE
PGND
SGND
EXPOSED
PAD
6
7
9
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LTC3528-2
OPERATION
(Refer to Block Diagram)
The LTC3528-2 is a 2MHz synchronous boost converter
housed in an 8-lead 3mm × 2mm DFN package. With the
ability to start up and operate from inputs less than 0.88V,
the device features fixed frequency, current mode PWM
control for exceptional line and load regulation. The current mode architecture with adaptive slope compensation
provides excellent transient load response and requires
minimal output filtering. Internal soft-start and internal
loop compensation simplifies the design process while
minimizing the number of external components.
With its low RDS(ON) and low gate charge internal N-channel
MOSFET switch and P-channel MOSFET synchronous rectifier, the LTC3528-2 achieves high efficiency over a wide
range of load current. The LTC3528-2 features continuous
2MHz PWM operation over a wide range of load current.
At very light loads, the LTC3528‑2 will enter Burst Mode
operation to maintain high efficiency. Operation can be
best understood by referring to the Block Diagram.
LOW VOLTAGE START-UP
The LTC3528-2 includes an independent start-up oscillator
designed to operate at an input voltage of 0.70V (typical).
Soft-start and inrush current limiting are provided during
start-up, as well as normal operating mode.
When either VIN or VOUT exceeds 1.6V typical, the IC enters
normal operating mode. Once the output voltage exceeds
the input by 0.24V, the IC powers itself from VOUT instead
of VIN. At this point the internal circuitry has no dependency
on the VIN input voltage, eliminating the requirement for
a large input capacitor. The input voltage can drop as low
as 0.5V. The limiting factor for the application becomes
the availability of the power source to supply sufficient
power to the output at the low voltages, and the maximum
duty cycle, which is clamped at 92% typical. Note that
at low input voltages, small voltage drops due to series
resistance become critical, and greatly limit the power
delivery capability of the converter.
LOW NOISE FIXED FREQUENCY OPERATION
Soft-Start
The LTC3528-2 contains internal circuitry to provide softstart operation. The internal soft-start circuitry slowly
ramps the peak inductor current from zero to its peak
value of 1.5A (typical), allowing start-up into heavy loads.
The soft-start time is approximately 0.5ms. The soft-start
circuitry is reset in the event of a commanded shutdown
or a thermal shutdown.
Oscillator
An internal oscillator sets the frequency of operation to
2MHz.
Shutdown
The converter is shut down by pulling the SHDN pin below
0.25V, and activated by pulling SHDN above 0.88V. Although SHDN can be driven above VIN or VOUT (up to the
absolute maximum rating) without damage, the LTC35282 has a proprietary test mode that may be engaged if
SHDN is held in the range of 0.5V to 1V higher than the
greater of VIN or VOUT. If the test mode is engaged, normal
PWM switching action is interrupted, which can cause
undesirable operation in some applications. Therefore,
in applications where SHDN may be driven above VIN,
a resistor divider or other means must be employed to
keep the SHDN voltage below (VIN + 0.4V) to prevent the
possibility of the test mode being engaged. Please refer
to Figure 1 for two possible implementations
LTC3528-2
4M
±30%
VCNTRL
LTC3528-2
VIN
4M
±30%
SHDN
SHDN
3528 F01
R
1M
R > (VCNTRL/(VIN + 0.4) – 1) MΩ
ZETEX ZC2811E
VCNTRL
1M
Figure 1. Recommended Shutdown Circuits
when Driving SHDN Above VIN
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LTC3528-2
OPERATION
(Refer to Block Diagram)
Error Amplifier
Anti-Ringing Control
The error amplifier is a transconductance type. The noninverting input is internally connected to the 1.20V reference
and the inverting input is connected to FB. Clamps limit
the minimum and maximum error amp output voltage for
improved large-signal transient response. Power converter
control loop compensation is provided internally. A voltage
divider from VOUT to ground programs the output voltage
via FB from 1.6V to 5.25V.
The anti-ringing control connects a resistor across the
inductor to prevent high frequency ringing on the SW pin
during discontinuous current mode operation. The ringing
of the resonant circuit formed by L and CSW (capacitance
on SW pin) is low energy, but can cause EMI radiation.
Output Disconnect
Lossless current sensing converts the peak current signal
of the N-channel MOSFET switch into a voltage which
is summed with the internal slope compensation. The
summed signal is compared to the error amplifier output
to provide a peak current control command for the PWM.
The LTC3528-2 is designed to allow true output disconnect by eliminating body diode conduction of the internal
P-channel MOSFET rectifier. This allows for VOUT to go to
zero volts during shutdown, drawing no current from the
input source. It also enables inrush current limiting at turnon, minimizing surge currents seen by the input supply.
Note that to obtain the advantages of output disconnect,
a Schottky diode cannot be connected between SW and
VOUT. The output disconnect feature also allows VOUT
to be forced above the programmed regulation voltage,
without any reverse current into the input power source.
Current Limit
Thermal Shutdown
The current limit comparator shuts off the N-channel MOSFET switch once its threshold is reached. The current limit
comparator delay to output is typically 60ns. Peak switch
current is limited to approximately 1.5A, independent of
input or output voltage, unless VOUT falls below 0.7V, in
which case the current limit is cut in half.
If the die temperature exceeds 160°C, the LTC3528-2
enters thermal shutdown. All switches will be turned off
and the soft-start capacitor will be discharged. The device
will be enabled again when the die temperature drops by
approximately 15°C.
R2
VOUT = 1.20V • 1+
R1
Current Sensing
Zero Current Comparator
Burst Mode OPERATION
Synchronous Rectifier
The LTC3528-2 will automatically enter Burst Mode operation at light load current and return to fixed frequency
PWM mode when the load increases. Refer to the Typical
Performance Characteristics to see the output load Burst
Mode threshold vs VIN. The load at which Burst Mode
operation is entered can be changed by adjusting the
inductor value. Raising the inductor value will lower the
load current at which Burst Mode operation is entered.
To control inrush current and to prevent the inductor
current from running away when VOUT is close to VIN, the
P-channel MOSFET synchronous rectifier is only enabled
when VOUT > (VIN + 0.24V).
In Burst Mode operation, the LTC3528-2 continues switching at a fixed frequency of 2MHz, using the same error
amplifier and loop compensation for peak current mode
control. This control method minimizes output transients
The zero current comparator monitors the inductor current to the output and shuts off the synchronous rectifier
when this current reduces to approximately 20mA. This
prevents the inductor current from reversing in polarity,
improving efficiency at light loads.
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LTC3528-2
OPERATION
(Refer to Block Diagram)
when switching between modes. In Burst Mode operation, energy is delivered to the output until it reaches the
nominal regulated value, then the LTC3528-2 transitions to
sleep mode where the outputs are off and the LTC3528–2
consumes only 12µA of quiescent current from VOUT. Once
the output voltage has drooped slightly, switching resumes
again. This maximizes efficiency at very light loads by
minimizing switching and quiescent current losses. Burst
Mode output ripple, which is typically 1% peak-to-peak,
can be reduced by using more output capacitance (10µF
or greater).
As the load current increases, the LTC3528-2 automatically leaves Burst Mode operation. Note that larger output
capacitor values may cause this transition to occur at lighter
loads. The regulator will also leave Burst Mode operation if
a load transient occurs which causes the inductor current
to repeatedly reach current limit. Once the LTC3528-2 has
left Burst Mode operation and returned to normal operation, it will remain there until the output load is reduced
below the Burst threshold.
Burst Mode operation is inhibited during start-up and
until soft-start is done and VOUT is at least 0.24V greater
than VIN.
Single Cell to 5V Step-Up Applications
Due to the high inductor current slew rate in applications
boosting to 5V from a single cell (alkaline, NiCd or NiMH),
the LTC3528-2 may not enter Burst Mode operation at input voltages below 1.5V. For single cell to 5V applications
requiring Burst Mode operation, the 1MHz LTC3528 is
recommended. Refer to the Typical Performance Characteristics for the Burst Mode thresholds for different input
and output voltages.
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LTC3528-2
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
VIN > VOUT OPERATION
The LTC3528-2 maintains voltage regulation even when
the input voltage is above the desired output voltage. Note
that the efficiency is much lower in this mode, and the
maximum output current capability will be less. Refer to
the Typical Performance Characteristics.
SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION
The LTC3528-2 output disconnect feature allows an output
short circuit while maintaining a maximum internally set
current limit. To reduce power dissipation under shortcircuit conditions, the peak switch current limit is reduced
to 750mA (typical).
SCHOTTKY DIODE
Although not required, adding a Schottky diode from
SW to VOUT will improve efficiency by about 2%. Note
that this defeats the output disconnect and short-circuit
protection features.
The high speed operation of the LTC3528-2 demands
careful attention to board layout. A careless layout will
not produce the advertised performance. Figure 2 shows
VIN
The LTC3528-2 can utilize small surface mount chip inductors due to its fast 2MHz switching frequency. Inductor
values between 1.5µH and 3.3µH are suitable for most
applications. Larger values of inductance will allow slightly
greater output current capability by reducing the inductor
ripple current. Increasing the inductance above 10µH will
increase size while providing little improvement in output
current capability.
The minimum inductance value is given by:
L>
(
VIN(MIN) • VOUT(MAX) – VIN(MIN)
2 • Ripple • VOUT(MAX)
) µH
where:
Ripple = Allowable inductor current ripple (amps peakpeak)
VOUT(MAX) = Maximum output voltage
CIN
8 VIN
7 SGND
FB 2
LTC3528-2
COUT
Inductor Selection
VIN(MIN) = Minimum input voltage
+
SHDN 1
VOUT 4
COMPONENT SELECTION
PCB LAYOUT GUIDELINES
PGOOD 3
the recommended component placement. A large ground
copper area with the package backside metal pad properly
soldered will help to lower the chip temperature. A multilayer board with a separate ground plane is ideal, but not
absolutely necessary.
6 PGND
5 SW
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MULTIPLE VIAS
TO GROUND PLANE
Figure 2. Recommended Component Placement
for Single Layer Board
The inductor current ripple is typically set for 20% to
40% of the maximum inductor current. High frequency
ferrite core inductor materials reduce frequency dependent
power losses compared to cheaper powdered iron types,
improving efficiency. The inductor should have low ESR
(series resistance of the windings) to reduce the I2R power
losses, and must be able to handle the peak inductor current
without saturating. Molded chokes and some chip inductors usually do not have enough core area to support the
peak inductor currents of 1.5A seen on the LTC3528-2.
To minimize radiated noise, use a shielded inductor. See
Table 1 for suggested components and suppliers.
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Table 1. Recommended Inductors
VENDOR
PART/STYLE
Coilcraft
(847) 639-6400
www.coilcraft.com
DO1606T, MSS5131, MSS5121
MSS6122, MOS6020
ME3220, DO1608C
1812PS
Coiltronics
SD12, SD14, SD20
SD25, SD52
Sumida
(847) 956-0666
www.sumida.com
CD43
CDC5D23B
CDRH5D18
TDK
VLP, VLF
VLCF, SLF, VLS
Toko
(408) 432-8282
www.tokoam.com
D53, D62, D63
D73, D75
Wurth
(201) 785-8800
www.we-online.com
WE-TPC type M, MH
Output and Input Capacitor Selection
Low ESR (equivalent series resistance) capacitors should
be used to minimize the output voltage ripple. Multilayer
ceramic capacitors are an excellent choice as they have
extremely low ESR and are available in small footprints.
A 10µF to 22µF output capacitor is sufficient for most applications. Values larger than 22µF may be used to obtain
extremely low output voltage ripple and improve transient
response. X5R and X7R dielectric materials are preferred
for their ability to maintain capacitance over wide voltage
and temperature ranges. Y5V types should not be used.
The internal loop compensation of the LTC3528-2 is designed to be stable with output capacitor values of 10µF or
greater. Although ceramic capacitors are recommended,
low ESR tantalum capacitors may be used as well.
A small ceramic capacitor in parallel with a larger tantalum
capacitor may be used in demanding applications which
have large load transients. Another method of improving the
transient response is to add a small feed-forward capacitor across the top resistor of the feedback divider (from
VOUT to FB). A typical value of 68pF will generally suffice.
Low ESR input capacitors reduce input switching noise
and reduce the peak current drawn from the battery. It
follows that ceramic capacitors are also a good choice
for input decoupling and should be located as close as
possible to the device. A 10µF input capacitor is sufficient
for most applications. Larger values may be used without
limitations. Table 2 shows a list of several ceramic capacitor manufacturers. Consult the manufacturers directly for
detailed information on their selection of ceramic parts.
Table 2. Capacitor Vendor Information
SUPPLIER
PHONE
AVX
(803) 448-9411
www.avxcorp.com
Murata
(714) 852-2001
www.murata.com
Taiyo-Yuden
(408) 573-4150
www.t-yuden.com
TDK
(847) 803-6100
www.component.tdk.com
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Efficiency
1 Cell to 1.8V
100
2.2µH
90
VIN
4.7µF
VOUT
LTC3528-2
PGOOD
OFF ON
SHDN
GND
499k
68pF
VOUT
1.8V
250mA
10µF
FB
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
SW
VIN
0.88V TO 1.6V
WEBSITE
70
60
50
1M
VIN = 0.9V
VIN = 1.2V
VIN = 1.5V
40
35282 TA02a
30
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Dual 1 Cell to 1.8V, 3V Sequenced Supply
2.2µH
SW
VIN
0.88V TO 1.6V
VOUT
VIN
4.7µF
475k
LTC3528-2
SHDN
Output Voltage Sequencing
10µF
FB
PGOOD
OFF ON
68pF
499k
VOUT1
1.8V
250mA
1M
GND
VOUT2
SW
VIN
4.7µF
VOUT1
VIN
PGOOD1
0.5V/DIV
2.2µH
VOUT
LTC3528-2
PGOOD
SHDN
GND
68pF
499k
VOUT2
3V
200mA
35282 TA03b
200µs/DIV
10µF
FB
324k
3528 TA03a
Efficiency
1 Cell to 3.3V
100
2.2µH
90
VIN
4.7µF
VOUT
LTC3528-2
PGOOD
OFF ON
SHDN
GND
499k
68pF
VOUT
3.3V
200mA
10µF
FB
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
SW
VIN
0.88V TO 1.6V
70
60
50
287k
35282 TA04a
VIN = 0.9V
VIN = 1.2V
VIN = 1.5V
40
30
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
35282 TA04b
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Efficiency
2 Cell to 3.3V
100
90
2.2µH
SW
VIN
1.8V TO 3.2V
VIN
4.7µF
VOUT
68pF
10µF
FB
PGOOD
OFF ON
499k
LTC3528-2
SHDN
VOUT
3.3V
400mA
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
60
50
287k
GND
70
VIN = 1.8V
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 3V
40
30
0.01
35282 TA05a
0.1
1
10
1000
100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
35282 TA05b
2 Cell to 5V
Efficiency
100
2.2µH
90
VIN
4.7µF
VOUT
LTC3528-2
68pF
22µF
FB
PGOOD
OFF ON
1M
SHDN
VOUT
5V
300mA
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
SW
VIN
1.8V TO 3.2V
60
50
316k
GND
70
VIN = 1.8V
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 3V
40
35282 TA06a
30
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
35282 TA06b
Li-Ion to 5V
Efficiency
100
2.2µH
90
VIN
4.7µF
VOUT
LTC3528-2
PGOOD
OFF ON
SHDN
GND
1M
FB
68pF
VOUT
5V
400mA
22µF
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
SW
VIN
2.7V TO 4.2V
70
60
50
316k
35282 TA07a
VIN = 2.8V
VIN = 3.6V
VIN = 4.2V
40
30
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
35282 TA07b
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
DDB Package
8-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 2mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1702 Rev B)
0.61 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
0.70 ±0.05
2.55 ±0.05
1.15 ±0.05
PACKAGE
OUTLINE
0.25 ± 0.05
0.50 BSC
2.20 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
3.00 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
R = 0.115
TYP
5
R = 0.05
TYP
0.40 ± 0.10
8
2.00 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
PIN 1 BAR
TOP MARK
(SEE NOTE 6)
0.56 ± 0.05
(2 SIDES)
0.200 REF
0.75 ±0.05
0 – 0.05
4
0.25 ± 0.05
1
PIN 1
R = 0.20 OR
0.25 × 45°
CHAMFER
(DDB8) DFN 0905 REV B
0.50 BSC
2.15 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
NOTE:
1. DRAWING CONFORMS TO VERSION (WECD-1) IN JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE
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REVISION HISTORY
REV
DATE
DESCRIPTION
A
01/11
Change in Operating Temperature Range
PAGE NUMBER
Update to Note 2 reflected in Electrical Characteristics
B
12/11
2
2,3
Replaced graphs G14, G15, G16 and G17
5
Operations section update Pin 9 to read GND
7
Operations section update to Shutdown
9
Added capacitor to the output in “Li-Ion to 5V” Typical Application
15
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LTC3528-2
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