LTC3869IUFD#TRPBF

Features Dual, 180° Phased Controllers Reduce Required Input Capacitance and Power Supply Induced Noise n Accurate Multiphase Current Matching n R SENSE or DCR Current Sensing n ±0.75% 0.6V Output Voltage Accuracy n Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency 250kHz to 780kHz n High Efficiency: Up to 95% n Dual N-channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive n Wide V Range: 4V to 38V (40V Max) Operation IN n Wide V OUT Range: 0.6V to 12.5V Operation n Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping or Tracking n Foldback Output Current Limiting n Output Overvoltage Protection n Power Good Output Voltage Monitor n 5V Low Dropout Regulator n Small 28-Lead QFN and Narrow SSOP Packages LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Dual, 2-Phase Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controllers Description The LTC®3869 is a high performance dual synchronous step-down switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stages. A constant frequency current mode architecture allows a phaselockable frequency of up to 780kHz. Power loss and noise due to the ESR of the input capacitors are minimized by operating the two controller output stages out-of-phase. n OPTI-LOOP® compensation allows the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values. A wide 4V to 38V input supply range encompasses most battery chemistries. Independent TK/ SS pins for each controller ramp 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 and allows the IC to be synchronized to an external clock. Applications n n n n n The LTC3869 is available in low profile 4mm × 4mm and 4mm × 5mm QFN packages. The LTC3869-2 is available in an SSOP-28 package. The LTC3869 is pin-compatible with the LTC3850. Server Systems Telecom Systems Industrial and Medical Instruments High Power Battery-Operated Devices DC Power Distribution Systems L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo, µModule, OPTI-LOOP, Burst Mode and PolyPhase are registered trademarks and No RSENSE is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178, 5705919, 5929620, 6100678, 6144194, 6177787, 6580258, 6498466, 6611131. Typical Application High Efficiency Dual 5V/3.3V Step-Down Converter 22µF VIN LTC3869 BOOST2 SW2 BG2 PGND + SENSE1 + SENSE2 SENSE2– VFB2 FREQ ITH2 TK/SS1 SGND TK/SS2 VFB1 ITH1 470pF 47µF 20k 15k 0.1µF 0.1µF 70 60 90.9k 470pF 122k 15k 20k + VOUT2 3.3V 5A 56µF 1100 1000 EFFICIENCY 900 50 800 40 700 30 20 SENSE1– + 1200 10 0 0.01 POWER LOSS (mW) BG1 1300 VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V 80 TG2 BOOST1 SW1 147k 90 INTVCC TG1 VOUT1 5V 5A 100 EFFICIENCY (%) 4.7µF + Efficiency and Power Loss VIN 7V TO 24V 600 POWER LOSS 0.1 1 LOAD CURRENT (A) 500 10 400 3869 TA01b PINS NOT USED IN THIS CIRCUIT: ILIM, MODE/PLLIN, PGOOD, RUN1, RUN2 3869 TA01 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 1 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) Input Supply Voltage: VIN............................ 40V to –0.3V Top Side Driver Voltages: BOOST1, BOOST2....................................... 46V to –0.3V Switch Voltage: SW1, SW2............................ 40V to –5V INTVCC , RUN1, RUN2, PGOOD, EXTVCC, BOOST1-SW1, BOOST2-SW2........................ 6V to –0.3V SENSE1+, SENSE2+, SENSE1–, SENSE2– Voltages.......................................13V to –0.3V MODE/PLLIN, ILIM, TK/SS1, TK/SS2, FREQ Voltages....................................... INTVCC to –0.3V ITH1 , ITH2 , VFB1 , VFB2 Voltages.............. INTVCC to –0.3V INTVCC Peak Output Current.................................100mA Operating Junction Temperature Range (Note 2)................................................... –40°C to 125°C Junction Temperature (Note 3).............................. 125°C Storage Temperature Range................... –65°C to 150°C Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) GN Package....................................................... 300°C Pin Configuration 7 22 VIN ITH2 8 21 INTVCC TK/SS2 9 20 BG2 19 INTVCC SGND 29 VFB2 5 18 BG2 ITH2 6 17 PGND TK/SS2 7 16 BOOST2 SENSE2– 8 15 TG2 SW2 PGOOD EXTVCC ILIM RUN2 SENSE2+ 9 10 11 12 13 14 UFD PACKAGE 28-LEAD (4mm × 5mm) PLASTIC QFN VFB2 10 19 PGND SENSE2– 11 18 BOOST2 SENSE2+ 12 17 TG2 RUN2 13 16 SW2 EXTVCC 14 20 BG1 VFB1 3 19 VIN SGND 29 VFB2 4 ITH2 5 18 INTVCC 17 BG2 TK/SS2 6 16 PGND SENSE2– 7 15 PGOOD GN PACKAGE 28-LEAD PLASTIC SSOP TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 34°C/W, EXPOSED PAD (PIN 29) IS SGND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB TG1 SGND VFB1 4 SW1 23 BG1 TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 80°C/W 15 BOOST2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 TG2 6 20 VIN MODE/PLLIN ITH1 ITH1 3 21 BOOST1 ITH1 2 SW2 24 BOOST1 FREQ 5 21 BG1 PGOOD TK/SS1 TK/SS1 2 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 TK/SS1 1 EXTVCC 25 TG1 SENSE1+ 4 22 BOOST1 ILIM 26 SW1 VFB1 SENSE1– 1 SENSE1– 3 RUN2 SENSE1– SENSE2+ 27 MODE/PLLIN 28 27 26 25 24 23 SW1 28 FREQ 2 FREQ 1 RUN1 RUN1 SENSE1+ RUN1 TOP VIEW TOP VIEW TG1 MODE/PLLIN SENSE1+ TOP VIEW UF PACKAGE 28-LEAD (4mm × 4mm) PLASTIC QFN TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 37°C/W, θJC = 2.6°C/W EXPOSED PAD (PIN 29) IS SGND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB Order Information LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE LTC3869EUF#PBF LTC3869EUF#TRPBF 3869 28-Lead (4mm × 4mm) Plastic QFN –40°C to 125°C LTC3869IUF#PBF LTC3869IUF#TRPBF 3869 28-Lead (4mm × 4mm) Plastic QFN –40°C to 125°C LTC3869EUFD#PBF LTC3869EUFD#TRPBF 3869 28-Lead (4mm × 5mm) Plastic QFN –40°C to 125°C LTC3869IUFD#PBF LTC3869IUFD#TRPBF 3869 28-Lead (4mm × 5mm) Plastic QFN –40°C to 125°C LTC3869IGN-2#PBF LTC3869IGN-2#TRPBF LTC3869GN-2 28-Lead Narrow Plastic SSOP –40°C to 125°C Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container. Consult LTC Marketing for information on nonstandard lead based finish parts. For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/ For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/ 38692fb 2 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Electrical Characteristics The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating junction temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C (Note 2). VIN = 15V, VRUN1,2 = 5V unless otherwise noted. SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS Main Control Loops VIN Input Voltage Range 4 38 0.6 V VOUT Output Voltage Range VFB1,2 Regulated Feedback Voltage (Notes 2, 4) ITH1,2 Voltage = 1.2V, 0°C to 85°C ITH1,2 Voltage = 1.2V, –40°C to 125°C IFB1,2 Feedback Current (Note 4) –15 –50 nA VREFLNREG Reference Voltage Line Regulation VIN = 4.0V to 38V (Note 4) 0.002 0.01 %/V VLOADREG Output Voltage Load Regulation (Note 4) Measured in Servo Loop; ∆ITH Voltage = 1.2V to 0.7V l Measured in Servo Loop; ∆ITH Voltage = 1.2V to 1.6V l 0.01 –0.01 0.1 –0.1 % % gm1,2 Transconductance Amplifier gm ITH1,2 = 1.2V; Sink/Source 5µA; (Note 4) 2 IQ Input DC Supply Current Normal Mode Shutdown (Note 5) VIN = 15V VRUN1,2 = 0V 3 30 DFMAX Maximum Duty Factor In Dropout 94 95 UVLO Undervoltage Lockout VINTVCC Ramping Down l 3.0 3.2 UVLOHYS UVLO Hysteresis VOVL Feedback Overvoltage Lockout Measured at VFB1,2 l 0.64 ISENSE Sense Pins Bias Current (Each Channel); VSENSE1,2 = 3.3V l ITK/SS1,2 Soft-Start Charge Current VTK/SS1,2 = 0V l 1.0 VRUN1,2 RUN Pin On Threshold VRUN1, VRUN2 Rising l 1.1 VFB1,2 = 0.5V, VSENSE1,2 = 3.3V, ILIM = 0V VFB1,2 = 0.5V, VSENSE1,2 = 3.3V, ILIM = Float VFB1,2 = 0.5V, VSENSE1,2 = 3.3V, ILIM = INTVCC l l l 25 45 68 30 50 75 35 55 82 mV mV mV Maximum Current Sense Threshold, –40°C to 125°C (Note 2) VFB1,2 = 0.5V, VSENSE1,2 = 3.3V, ILIM = 0V VFB1,2 = 0.5V, VSENSE1,2 = 3.3V, ILIM = Float VFB1,2 = 0.5V, VSENSE1,2 = 3.3V, ILIM = INTVCC VFB1,2 = 0.5V, VSENSE1,2 = 3.3V, LTC3869IGN-2 l l l l 23 43 68 40 30 50 75 50 37 57 82 60 mV mV mV mV Channel to Channel Current Sense Mismatch Voltage of VSENSE(MAX) ILIM = Float 2 mV TG1, 2 tr TG1, 2 tf TG Transition Time: Rise Time Fall Time (Note 8) CLOAD = 3300pF CLOAD = 3300pF 25 25 ns ns BG1, 2 tr BG1, 2 tf BG Transition Time: Rise Time Fall Time (Note 8) CLOAD = 3300pF CLOAD = 3300pF 25 25 ns ns l l 0.5955 0.5940 VMISMATCH 12.5 V 0.6045 0.6060 V V mmho 50 mA µA % 3.4 V 0.66 0.68 V ±1 ±2 µA 1.25 1.5 µA 1.22 1.35 V 0.6 VRUN1,2(HYS) RUN Pin On Hysteresis VSENSE(MAX) Maximum Current Sense Threshold, 0°C to 85°C (Note 2) 0.600 0.600 V 80 mV TG/BG t1D Top Gate Off to Bottom Gate On Delay CLOAD = 3300pF Each Driver (Note 6) Synchronous Switch-On Delay Time 30 ns BG/TG t2D Bottom Gate Off to Top Gate On Delay CLOAD = 3300pF Each Driver (Note 6) Top Switch-On Delay Time 30 ns tON(MIN) Minimum On-Time 90 ns (Note 7) 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 3 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Electrical Characteristics The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating junction temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C (Note 2). VIN = 15V, VRUN1,2 = 5V unless otherwise noted. SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS Internal VCC Voltage 6V < VIN < 38V 4.8 5 5.2 V VLDO INT INTVCC Load Regulation ICC = 0mA to 20mA 0.5 2 % VEXTVCC EXTVCC Switchover Voltage EXTVCC Ramping Positive 4.5 4.7 V VLDOHYS EXTVCC Hysteresis 200 mV VLDO EXT EXTVCC Voltage Drop INTVCC Linear Regulator VINTVCC l ICC = 20mA, VEXTVCC = 5V 50 100 mV 0.1 0.3 V ±2 µA PGOOD Output VPGL PGOOD Voltage Low IPGOOD = 2mA IPGOOD PGOOD Leakage Current VPGOOD = 5V VPG PGOOD Trip Level VFB with Respect to Set Output Voltage VFB Ramping Negative VFB Ramping Positive –10 10 % % Oscillator and Phase-Locked Loop fNOM Nominal Frequency VFREQ = 1.2V 450 500 550 kHz fLOW Lowest Frequency VFREQ = 0V 210 250 290 kHz fHIGH Highest Frequency VFREQ ≥ 2.4V 700 780 850 kHz RMODE/PLLIN MODE/PLLIN Input Resistance IFREQ 250 Frequency Setting Current 9 10 kΩ 11 µA On Chip Driver TG RUP TG Pull-Up RDS(ON) TG High 2.6 Ω TG RDOWN TG Pull-Down RDS(ON) TG Low 1.5 Ω BG RUP BG Pull-Up RDS(ON) BG High 2.4 Ω BG RDOWN BG Pull-Down RDS(ON) BG Low 1.1 Ω 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 LTC3869 is tested under pulsed load conditions such that TJ ≈ TA. The LTC3869E is guaranteed to meet performance specifications from 0°C to 85°C. Specifications over the –40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature range are assured by design, characterization and correlation with statistical process controls. The LTC3869I is guaranteed to meet performance specifications over the full –40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature range. The maximum ambient temperature consistent with these specifications is determined by specific operating conditions in conjunction with board layout, the package thermal impedance and other environmental factors. Note 3: TJ is calculated from the ambient temperature TA and power dissipation PD according to the following formulas: LTC3869UFD: TJ = TA + (PD • 34°C/W) LTC3869GN-2: TJ = TA + (PD • 80°C/W) LTC3869UFD: TJ = TA + (PD • 37°C/W) Note 4: The LTC3869 is tested in a feedback loop that servos VITH1,2 to a specified voltage and measures the resultant VFB1,2. Note 5: Dynamic supply current is higher due to the gate charge being delivered at the switching frequency. See Applications Information. Note 6: Delay times are measured using 50% levels. Note 7: The minimum on-time condition is specified for an inductor peak-to-peak ripple current ≥40% of IMAX (see Minimum On-Time Considerations in the Applications Information section). Note 8: Guaranteed by design. 38692fb 4 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Typical Performance Characteristics 100 100 90 90 80 Burst Mode OPERATION 80 60 EFFICIENCY (%) 70 DCM VIN = 12V VOUT = 1.8V 50 40 CCM 30 20 90 5 1.8V EFFICIENCY Burst Mode OPERATION 60 DCM 50 40 VIN = 12V VOUT = 1.2V CCM 30 1.2V 85 4 1.8V POWER LOSS 80 3 1.2V 20 10 0 0.01 70 Full Load Efficiency and Power Loss vs Input Voltage POWER LOSS (W) EFFICIENCY (%) Efficiency vs Output Current and Mode EFFICIENCY (%) Efficiency vs Output Current and Mode TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. 10 CIRCUIT OF FIGURE 16 0.1 1 10 LOAD CURRENT (A) CIRCUIT OF FIGURE 16 0 0.01 100 0.1 1 10 LOAD CURRENT (A) 3869 G01 100 75 CIRCUIT OF FIGURE 16 3869 G02 Load Step (Burst Mode Operation) Load Step (Forced Continuous Mode) ILOAD 5A/DIV 300mA TO 5A ILOAD 5A/DIV 300mA TO 5A IL 5A/DIV IL 5A/DIV IL 5A/DIV VOUT 100mV/DIV AC-COUPLED VOUT 100mV/DIV AC-COUPLED VOUT 100mV/DIV AC-COUPLED 50µs/DIV 3869 G04 VIN = 12V VOUT = 1.8V 50µs/DIV Inductor Current at Light Load 2 20 3869 G03 Load Step (Pulse-Skipping Mode) ILOAD 5A/DIV 300mA TO 5A VIN = 12V VOUT = 1.8V 10 15 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) 5 3869 G05 50µs/DIV VIN = 12V VOUT = 1.8V 3869 G06 Prebiased Output at 2V FORCED CONTINUOUS MODE 5A/DIV VOUT 2V/DIV Burst Mode OPERATION 5A/DIV VFB 500mV/DIV PULSESKIPPING MODE 5A/DIV TK/SS 500mV/DIV VIN = 12V VOUT = 1.8V ILOAD = 400mA 1µs/DIV 3869 G07 VIN = 12V VOUT = 3.3V 2ms/DIV 3869 G08 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 5 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Typical Performance Characteristics TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Tracking Up and Down with External Ramp Coincident Tracking TK/SS1 TK/SS2 2V/DIV RUN 2V/DIV VOUT1 VOUT1 VOUT2 3869 G09 5ms/DIV VOUT1 = 1.8V, 1.5Ω LOAD VOUT2 = 1.2V, 1Ω LOAD Quiescent Current without EXTVCC vs Temperature Current Sense Threshold vs ITH Voltage 4.0 5.5 80 3.5 5.0 60 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 ILIM = INTVCC 4.5 VSENSE (mV) 3.0 4.0 3.5 0 –50 –25 0 50 25 75 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 3.0 2.0 125 0 10 30 20 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) ILIM = FLOAT 40 ILIM = GND 20 10 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 VSENSE COMMON MODE VOLTAGE (V) 3869 G14 70 MAXIMUM CURRENT SENSE THRESHOLD (mV) CURRENT SENSE THRESHOLD (mV) CURRENT SENSE THRESHOLD (mV) 60 0 0.5 1 VITH (V) ILIM = INTVCC 60 50 ILIM = FLOAT 40 30 ILIM = GND 20 10 0 0 20 40 60 DUTY CYCLE (%) 1.5 2 3869 G13 Maximum Current Sense Voltage vs Feedback Voltage (Current Foldback) 80 30 –40 40 Maximum Current Sense Threshold vs Duty Cycle 80 50 ILIM = GND 3869 G12 Maximum Current Sense Threshold vs Common Mode Voltage 70 20 –20 3869 G11 ILIM = INTVCC ILIM = FLOAT 40 0 2.5 0.5 3869 G10 10ms/DIV VIN = 12V VOUT1 = 1.8V, 1.5Ω LOAD VOUT2 = 1.2V, 1Ω LOAD INTVCC Line Regulation INTVCC VOLTAGE (V) QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA) VOUT1 VOUT2 500mA/DIV VOUT2 VOUT1 VOUT2 1V/DIV 80 100 90 ILIM = INTVCC 80 70 60 ILIM = FLOAT 50 40 ILIM = GND 30 20 10 0 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (V) 3869 G15 3869 G16 38692fb 6 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Typical Performance Characteristics TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Shutdown (RUN) Threshold vs Temperature TK/SS Pull-Up Current vs Temperature 1.6 1.24 RUN PIN THRESHOLD (V) TK/SS CURRENT (µA) 1.22 1.4 1.2 ON 1.20 1.18 1.16 1.14 1.12 OFF 1.10 1.0 –50 –25 0 50 25 75 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 1.08 –50 125 –25 3869 G17 125 Oscillator Frequency vs Temperature 604 900 800 602 VFREQ = INTVCC 700 FREQUENCY (kHz) 600 598 596 594 600 500 VFREQ = 1.2V 400 300 VFREQ = GND 200 592 100 590 –40 –15 60 35 85 10 TEMPERATURE (°C) 0 –50 110 125 –25 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 3869 G19 100 125 3869 G20 Undervoltage Lockout Threshold (INTVCC) vs Temperature Oscillator Frequency vs Input Voltage 4.1 520 RISING 3.9 3.7 510 FREQUENCY (kHz) UVLO THRESHOLD (V) 100 3869 G18 Regulated Feedback Voltage vs Temperature REGULATED FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (mV) 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 3.5 FALLING 3.3 3.1 500 490 2.9 2.7 2.5 –40 –20 40 20 60 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 80 100 480 5 10 3869 G21 25 15 20 30 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) 35 40 3869 G22 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 7 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Typical Performance Characteristics Shutdown Current vs Input Voltage Shutdown Current vs Temperature 40 30 20 10 45 3.8 40 3.6 35 3.4 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 50 SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA) SHUTDOWN INPUT CURRENT (µA) 60 0 TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. 30 25 20 15 10 5 10 15 20 30 25 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) 35 40 3869 G23 3.2 3.0 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 5 0 –50 Quiescent Current vs Input Voltage without EXTVCC 2.0 –25 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 3869 G24 1.8 5 10 15 20 30 25 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) 35 40 3869 G25 38692fb 8 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Pin Functions (UF/UFD/GN) RUN1, RUN2 (Pin 26, Pin 9/Pin 27, Pin 10/Pin 1, Pin 13): Run Control Inputs. A voltage above 1.2V on either pin turns on the IC. However, forcing either of these pins below 1.2V causes the IC to shut down the circuitry required for that particular channel. There are 1µA pull-up currents for these pins. Once the RUN pin raises above 1.2V, an additional 4.5µA pull-up current is added to the pin. nels in continuous mode of operation. Connect to INTVCC to enable pulse-skipping mode of operation. Leave the pin floating will enable Burst Mode operation. A clock on the pin will force the controller into continuous mode of operation and synchronize the internal oscillator with the clock on this pin. The PLL compensation components are integrated inside the IC. VFB1, VFB2 (Pin 3, Pin 4/Pin 4, Pin 5/Pin 4, Pin 10): Error Amplifier Feedback Inputs. These pins receive the remotely sensed feedback voltages for each channel from external resistive dividers across the outputs. FREQ (Pin 25/Pin 26/Pin 28): There is a precision 10µA current flowing out of this pin. Connect a resistor to ground set the controllers’ operating frequency. Alternatively, this pin can be driven with a DC voltage to vary the frequency of the internal oscillator. ITH1, ITH2 (Pin 2, Pin 5/Pin 3, Pin 6/Pin 6, Pin 8): Current Control Thresholds and Error Amplifier Compensation Points. Each associated channels’ current comparator tripping threshold increases with its ITH control voltage. SGND (Pin 29/Pin 29/Pin 7): Signal Ground. All smallsignal components and compensation components should connect to this ground, which in turn connects to PGND at one point. Pin 29 is the exposed pad, only available for the UF/UFD package. The exposed pad must be soldered to PCB ground for electrical connection and rated thermal performance. TK/SS1, TK/SS2 (Pin 1, Pin 6/Pin 2, Pin 7/Pin 5, Pin 9): Output Voltage Tracking and Soft-Start Inputs. When one particular channel is configured to be the master of two channels, a capacitor to ground at this pin sets the ramp rate for the master channel’s output voltage. When the channel is configured to be the slave of two channels, the VFB voltage of the master channel is reproduced by a resistor divider and applied to this pin. Internal soft-start currents of 1.2µA are charging these pins. MODE/PLLIN (Pin 24/Pin 25/Pin 27): Forced Continuous Mode, Burst Mode Operation, or Pulse-Skipping Mode Selection Pin and External Synchronization Input to Phase Detector Pin. Connect this pin to SGND to force both chan- ILIM (Pin 10/Pin 11/NA): Current Comparator Sense Voltage Range Inputs. This pin is to be programmed to SGND, FLOAT or INTVCC to set the maximum current sense threshold to three different levels for each comparator. The current limit default value is set to be 50mV for LTC3869GN-2. EXTVCC (Pin 11/Pin 12/Pin 14): External Power Input to an Internal Switch Connected to INTVCC. This switch closes and supplies the IC power, bypassing the internal low dropout regulator, whenever EXTVCC is higher than 4.7V. Do not exceed 6V on this pin. VIN (Pin 19/Pin 20/Pin 22): Main Input Supply. Decouple this pin to PGND with a capacitor (0.1µF to 1µF). BOOST1, BOOST2 (Pin 21, Pin 15/Pin 22, Pin 16/Pin 24, Pin 18): Boosted Floating Driver Supplies. The (+) terminal of the booststrap capacitors connect to these pins. These pins swing from a diode voltage drop below INTVCC up to VIN + INTVCC. TG1, TG2 (Pin 22, Pin 14/Pin 23, Pin 15/Pin 25, Pin 17): Top Gate Driver Outputs. These are the outputs of floating drivers with a voltage swing equal to INTVCC superimposed on the switch nodes voltages. 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 9 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Pin Functions (UF/UFD/GN) SW1, SW2 (Pin 23, Pin 13/Pin 24, Pin 14/Pin 26, Pin 16): Switch Node Connections to Inductors. Voltage swing at these pins is from a Schottky diode (external) voltage drop below ground to VIN. BG1, BG2 (Pin 20, Pin 17/Pin 21, Pin 18/Pin 23, Pin 20): Bottom Gate Driver Outputs. These pins drive the gates of the bottom N-channel MOSFETs between PGND and INTVCC. SENSE1+, SENSE2+ (Pin 27, Pin 8/Pin 28, Pin 9/Pin 2, Pin 12): Current Sense Comparator Inputs. The (+) inputs to the current comparators are normally connected to DCR sensing networks or current sensing resistors. INTVCC (Pin 18/Pin 19/Pin 21): Internal 5V Regulator Output. The control circuits are powered from this voltage. Decouple this pin to PGND with a minimum of 4.7µF low ESR tantalum or ceramic capacitor. It is not recommended to power other applications with this power source. SENSE1–, SENSE2– (Pin 28, Pin 7/Pin 1, Pin 8/Pin 3, Pin 11): Current Sense Comparator Inputs. The (–) inputs to the current comparators are connected to the outputs. PGND (Pin 16/Pin 17/Pin 19): Power Ground Pin. Connect this pin closely to the sources of the bottom N-channel MOSFETs, the (–) terminal of CVCC and the (–) terminal of CIN. PGOOD (Pin 12/Pin 13/Pin 15): Power Good Indicator Output. Open drain logic out that is pulled to ground when either channel output exceeds ±10% regulation windows, after the internal 20µs power bad mask timer expires. 38692fb 10 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Functional Block Diagram FREQ MODE/PLLIN EXTVCC VIN VIN 4.7V + – 10µA F 0.6V MODE/SYNC DETECT + 5V REG + – CIN INTVCC INTVCC F PLL-SYNC BOOST BURSTEN S OSC R 3k + ON – ICMP + – IREV CB TG FCNT Q M1 SW SWITCH LOGIC AND ANTISHOOT THROUGH L1 SENSE+ SENSE– + RUN COUT BG OV M2 CVCC SLOPE COMPENSATION ILIM VOUT DB PGND LTC3869 UF/UFD ONLY PGOOD INTVCC UVLO + 1 51k ITHB UV – 0.54V VFB + SLEEP VIN + + – SS – – RUN EA – + R2 R1 OV 0.66V SGND 1.2µA – + + 0.6V REF SLOPE RECOVERY ACTIVE CLAMP 0.5V 1.2V 1µ A 0.5V ITH RC CC1 RUN TK/SS CSS 3869 FD 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 11 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Operation Main Control Loop The LTC3869 is a constant-frequency, current mode stepdown controller with two channels operating 180 degrees out-of-phase. During normal operation, each top MOSFET is turned on when the clock for that channel sets the RS latch, and turned off when the main current comparator, ICMP, resets the RS latch. The peak inductor current at which ICMP resets the RS latch is controlled by the voltage on the ITH pin, which is the output of each error amplifier EA. The VFB pin receives the voltage feedback signal, which is compared to the internal reference voltage by the EA. When the load current increases, it causes a slight decrease in VFB relative to the 0.6V reference, which in turn causes the ITH voltage to increase until the average inductor current matches the new load current. After the top MOSFET has turned off, the bottom MOSFET is turned on until either the inductor current starts to reverse, as indicated by the reverse current comparator IREV, or the beginning of the next cycle. INTVCC/EXTVCC Power Power for the top and bottom MOSFET drivers and most other internal circuitry is derived from the INTVCC pin. When the EXTVCC pin is left open or tied to a voltage less than 4.7V, an internal 5V linear regulator supplies INTVCC power from VIN. If EXTVCC is taken above 4.7V, the 5V regulator is turned off and an internal switch is turned on connecting EXTVCC. Using the EXTVCC pin allows the INTVCC power to be derived from a high efficiency external source such as one of the LTC3869 switching regulator outputs. Each top MOSFET driver is biased from the floating bootstrap capacitor CB, which normally recharges during each off cycle through an external diode when the top MOSFET turns off. If the input voltage VIN decreases to a voltage close to VOUT, the loop may enter dropout and attempt to turn on the top MOSFET continuously. The dropout detector detects this and forces the top MOSFET off for about one-twelfth of the clock period plus 100ns every third cycle to allow CB to recharge. However, it is recommended that a load be present or the IC operates at low frequency during the drop-out transition to ensure CB is recharged. Shutdown and Start-Up (RUN1, RUN2 and TK/SS1, TK/SS2 Pins) The two channels of the LTC3869 can be independently shut down using the RUN1 and RUN2 pins. Pulling either of these pins below 1.2V shuts down the main control loop for that controller. Pulling both pins low disables both controllers and most internal circuits, including the INTVCC regulator. Releasing either RUN pin allows an internal 1µA current to pull up the pin and enable that controller. Alternatively, the RUN pin may be externally pulled up or driven directly by logic. Be careful not to exceed the Absolute Maximum Rating of 6V on this pin. The start-up of each controller’s output voltage VOUT is controlled by the voltage on the TK/SS1 and TK/SS2 pins. When the voltage on the TK/SS pin is less than the 0.6V internal reference, the LTC3869 regulates the VFB voltage to the TK/SS pin voltage instead of the 0.6V reference. This allows the TK/SS pin to be used to program the soft-start period by connecting an external capacitor from the TK/SS pin to SGND. An internal 1.2µA pull-up current charges this capacitor, creating a voltage ramp on the TK/SS pin. As the TK/SS voltage rises linearly from 0V to 0.6V (and beyond), the output voltage VOUT rises smoothly from zero to its final value. Alternatively the TK/SS pin can be used to cause the start-up of VOUT to “track” that of another supply. Typically, this requires connecting to the TK/SS pin an external resistor divider from the other supply to ground (see the Applications Information section). When the corresponding RUN pin is pulled low to disable a controller, or when INTVCC drops below its undervoltage lockout threshold of 3.2V, the TK/SS pin is pulled low by an internal MOSFET. When in undervoltage lockout, both controllers are disabled and the external MOSFETs are held off. 38692fb 12 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Operation Light Load Current Operation (Burst Mode Operation, Pulse-Skipping, or Continuous Conduction) The LTC3869 can be enabled to enter high efficiency Burst Mode operation, constant-frequency pulse-skipping mode, or forced continuous conduction mode. To select forced continuous operation, tie the MODE/PLLIN pin to a DC voltage below 0.6V (e.g., SGND). To select pulse-skipping mode of operation, tie the MODE/PLLIN pin to INTVCC. To select Burst Mode operation, float the MODE/PLLIN pin. When a controller is enabled for Burst Mode operation, the peak current in the inductor is set to approximately one-third of the maximum sense voltage even though the voltage on the ITH pin indicates a lower value. If the average inductor current is higher than the load current, the error amplifier EA will decrease the voltage on the ITH pin. When the ITH voltage drops below 0.5V, the internal sleep signal goes high (enabling sleep mode) and the top MOSFET is turned off immediately, but the bottom MOSFET is turned off when the inductor current reaches zero. skipping pulses). The inductor current is not allowed to reverse (discontinuous operation). This mode, like forced continuous operation, exhibits low output ripple as well as low audio noise and reduced RF interference as compared to Burst Mode operation. It provides higher low current efficiency than forced continuous mode, but not nearly as high as Burst Mode operation. Single Output Multiphase Operation The LTC3869 can be used for single output multiphase converters by making these connections • Tie all of the ITH pins together. • Tie all of the VFB pins together. • Tie all of the TK/SS pins together. • Tie all of the RUN pins together. LTC3869 has excellent current matching performance between channels to ensure that there are equal thermal stress for both channels. In sleep mode, the load current is supplied by the output capacitor. As the output voltage decreases, the EA’s output begins to rise. When the output voltage drops enough, the sleep signal goes low, and the controller resumes normal operation by turning on the top external MOSFET on the next cycle of the internal oscillator. When a controller is enabled for Burst Mode operation, the inductor current is not allowed to reverse. The reverse current comparator (IREV) turns off the bottom external MOSFET just before the inductor current reaches zero, preventing it from reversing and going negative. Thus, the controller operates in discontinuous operation. In forced continuous operation, the inductor current is allowed to reverse at light loads or under large transient conditions. The peak inductor current is determined by the voltage on the ITH pin. In this mode, the efficiency at light loads is lower than in Burst Mode operation. However, continuous mode has the advantages of lower output ripple and less interference with audio circuitry. There is a precision 10µA current flowing out of the FREQ pin, so the user can program the controller’s switching frequency with a single resistor to SGND. A curve is provided later in the application section showing the relationship between the voltage on the FREQ pin and switching frequency. When the MODE/PLLIN pin is connected to INTVCC, the LTC3869 operates in PWM pulse-skipping mode at light loads. At very light loads, the current comparator ICMP may remain tripped for several cycles and force the external top MOSFET to stay off for the same number of cycles (i.e., A phase-locked loop (PLL) is integrated on the LTC3869 to synchronize the internal oscillator to an external clock source that is connected to the MODE/PLLIN pin. The controller is operating in forced continuous mode when it is synchronized. Frequency Selection and Phase-Locked Loop (FREQ and MODE/PLLIN Pins) The selection of switching frequency is a trade-off between efficiency and component size. Low frequency operation increases efficiency by reducing MOSFET switching losses, but requires larger inductance and/or capacitance to maintain low output ripple voltage. The switching frequency of the LTC3869 controller can be selected using the FREQ pin. If the MODE/PLLIN pin is not being driven by an external clock source, the FREQ pin can be used to program the controller’s operating frequency from 250kHz to 780kHz. 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 13 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Operation The PLL loop filter network is integrated inside the LTC3869. The phase-locked loop is capable of locking any frequency within the range of 250kHz to 780kHz. The frequency setting resistor should always be present to set the controller’s initial switching frequency before locking to the external clock. Power Good (PGOOD Pin) When VFB pin voltage is not within ±10% of the 0.6V reference voltage, the PGOOD pin is pulled low. The PGOOD pin is also pulled low when the RUN pin is below 1.2V or when the LTC3869 is in the soft-start or tracking phase. The PGOOD pin will flag power good immediately when both VFB pins are within the ±10% of the reference window. However, there is an internal 20µs power bad mask when VFB goes out the ±10% window. The PGOOD pin is allowed to be pulled up by an external resistor to a source of up to 6V. Output Overvoltage Protection An overvoltage comparator, OV, guards against transient overshoots (>10%) as well as other more serious conditions that may overvoltage the output. In such cases, the top MOSFET is turned off and the bottom MOSFET is turned on until the overvoltage condition is cleared. 38692fb 14 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information The Typical Application on the first page is a basic LTC3869 application circuit. LTC3869 can be configured to use either DCR (inductor resistance) sensing or low value resistor sensing. The choice between the two current sensing schemes is largely a design trade-off between cost, power consumption, and accuracy. DCR sensing is becoming popular because it saves expensive current sensing resistors and is more power efficient, especially in high current applications. However, current sensing resistors provide the most accurate current limits for the controller. Other external component selection is driven by the load requirement, and begins with the selection of RSENSE (if RSENSE is used) and inductor value. Next, the power MOSFETs are selected. Finally, input and output capacitors are selected. Filter components mutual to the sense lines should be placed close to the LTC3869, and the sense lines should run close together to a Kelvin connection underneath the current sense element (shown in Figure 1). Sensing current elsewhere can effectively add parasitic inductance and capacitance to the current sense element, degrading the information at the sense terminals and making the programmed current limit unpredictable. If DCR sensing is used (Figure 2b), sense resistor R1 should be placed close to the switching node, to prevent noise from coupling into sensitive small-signal nodes. The capacitor C1 should be placed close to the IC pins. TO SENSE FILTER, NEXT TO THE CONTROLLER Current Limit Programming The ILIM pin is a tri-level logic input which sets the maximum current limit of the controller. When ILIM is either grounded, floated or tied to INTVCC, the typical value for the maximum current sense threshold will be 30mV, 50mV or 75mV, respectively. Which setting should be used? For the best current limit accuracy, use the 75mV setting. The 30mV setting will allow for the use of very low DCR inductors or sense resistors, but at the expense of current limit accuracy. The 50mV setting is a good balance between the two. For single output dual phase applications, use the 50mV or 75mV setting for optimal current sharing. SENSE+ and SENSE– Pins The SENSE+ and SENSE– pins are the inputs to the current comparators. The common mode input voltage range of the current comparators is 0V to 12.5V. Both SENSE pins are high impedance inputs with small base currents of less than 1µA. When the SENSE pins ramp up from 0V to 1.4V, the small base currents flow out of the SENSE pins. When the SENSE pins ramp down from 12.5V to 1.1V, the small base currents flow into the SENSE pins. The high impedance inputs to the current comparators allow accurate DCR sensing. However, care must be taken not to float these pins during normal operation. The LTC3869GN-2 defaults to 50mV current limit value. COUT RSENSE 3869 F01 Figure 1. Sense Lines Placement with Sense Resistor Low Value Resistors Current Sensing A typical sensing circuit using a discrete resistor is shown in Figure 2a. RSENSE is chosen based on the required output current. The current comparator has a maximum threshold VSENSE(MAX) determined by the ILIM setting. The input common mode range of the current comparator is 0V to 12.5V. The current comparator threshold sets the peak of the inductor current, yielding a maximum average output current IMAX equal to the peak value less half the peak-topeak ripple current, ∆IL. To calculate the sense resistor value, use the equation: RSENSE = VSENSE(MAX) ∆I IMAX + L 2 Because of possible PCB noise in the current sensing loop, the AC current sensing ripple of ∆VSENSE = ∆IL • RSENSE also needs to be checked in the design to get a good signal-to-noise ratio. In general, for a reasonably good PCB layout, a 10mV ∆VSENSE voltage is recommended as a conservative number to start with, either for RSENSE or DCR sensing applications, for duty cycles less than 40%. 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 15 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information For previous generation current mode controllers, the maximum sense voltage was high enough (e.g., 75mV for the LTC1628 / LTC3728 family) that the voltage drop across the parasitic inductance of the sense resistor represented a relatively small error. For today’s highest current density solutions, however, the value of the sense resistor can be less than 1mΩ and the peak sense voltage can be as low as 20mV. In addition, inductor ripple currents greater than 50% with operation up to 1MHz are becoming more common. Under these conditions the voltage drop across the sense resistor’s parasitic inductance is no longer negligible. A typical sensing circuit using a discrete resistor is shown in Figure 2a. In previous generations of controllers, a small RC filter placed near the IC was commonly used to reduce the effects of capacitive and inductive noise coupled in the sense traces on the PCB. A typical filter consists of two series 10Ω resistors connected to a parallel 1000pF capacitor, resulting in a time constant of 20ns. VIN INTVCC BOOST TG LTC3869 BG PGND SENSE RF + SENSE– SGND ESL = VESL(STEP) tON • tOFF ∆IL tON + tOFF VIN VIN INTVCC SENSE RESISTOR PLUS PARASITIC INDUCTANCE BOOST RS SW This same RC filter, with minor modifications, can be used to extract the resistive component of the current sense signal in the presence of parasitic inductance. For example, Figure 3 illustrates the voltage waveform across a 2mΩ sense resistor with a 2010 footprint for the 1.2V/15A converter operating at 100% load. The waveform is the superposition of a purely resistive component and a purely inductive component. It was measured using two scope probes and waveform math to obtain a differential measurement. Based on additional measurements of the inductor ripple current and the on-time and off-time of the top switch, the value of the parasitic inductance was determined to be 0.5nH using the equation: ESL VIN INDUCTOR TG VOUT L SW VOUT BG CF • 2RF ≤ ESL/RS POLE-ZERO CANCELLATION PGND R1** SENSE+ C1* CF SGND RF DCR LTC3869 R2 SENSE– 3869 F02a L R2 R = DCR *PLACE C1 NEAR SENSE+, R1||R2 × C1 = DCR SENSE(EQ) R1 + R2 SENSE– PINS FILTER COMPONENTS PLACED NEAR SENSE PINS 3869 F02b **PLACE R1 NEXT TO INDUCTOR (2a) Using a Resistor to Sense Current (2b) Using the Inductor DCR to Sense Current Figure 2. Two Different Methods of Sensing Current 38692fb 16 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information The filter components need to be placed close to the IC. The positive and negative sense traces need to be routed as a differential pair and Kelvin connected to the sense resistor. VESL(STEP) VSENSE 20mV/DIV 500ns/DIV 3869 F03 Figure 3. Voltage Waveform Measured Directly Across the Sense Resistor VSENSE 20mV/DIV 500ns/DIV 3869 F04 Figure 4. Voltage Waveform Measured After the Sense Resistor Filter. CF = 1000pF, RF = 100Ω If the RC time constant is chosen to be close to the parasitic inductance divided by the sense resistor (L/R), the resulting waveform looks resistive again, as shown in Figure 4. For applications using low maximum sense voltages, check the sense resistor manufacturer’s data sheet for information about parasitic inductance. In the absence of data, measure the voltage drop directly across the sense resistor to extract the magnitude of the ESL step and use the equation above to determine the ESL. However, do not over-filter. Keep the RC time constant less than or equal to the inductor time constant to maintain a high enough ripple voltage on VRSENSE. The above generally applies to high density/high current applications where IMAX >10A and low values of inductors are used. For applications where IMAX 40%. However, the LTC3869 uses a scheme that counteracts this compensating ramp, which allows the maximum inductor peak current to remain unaffected throughout all duty cycles. Inductor Value Calculation L (DCR at 20°C) • C1 The sense resistor values are: R1= Slope Compensation and Inductor Peak Current IRIPPLE = VOUT  VIN – VOUT    VIN  fOSC • L  Lower ripple current reduces core losses in the inductor, ESR losses in the output capacitors, and output voltage ripple. Thus, highest efficiency operation is obtained at low frequency with a small ripple current. Achieving this, however, requires a large inductor. A reasonable starting point is to choose a ripple current that is about 40% of IOUT(MAX) for a duty cycle less than 40%. Note that the largest ripple current occurs at the highest input voltage. To guarantee that ripple current does not exceed a specified maximum, the inductor should be chosen according to: L≥ VIN – VOUT V • OUT fOSC • IRIPPLE VIN For duty cycles greater than 40%, the 10mV current sense ripple voltage requirement is relaxed because the slope compensation signal aids the signal-to-noise ratio and because a lower limit is placed on the inductor value to avoid subharmonic oscillations. To ensure stability for VIN − VOUT VOUT R1• C1 VIN • fOSC 38692fb 18 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information duty cycles up to the maximum of 95%, use the following equation to find the minimum inductance. L MIN > fSW VOUT • 1.4 • ILOAD(MAX) where LMIN is in units of µH fSW is in units of MHz Inductor Core Selection Once the inductance value is determined, the type of inductor must be selected. Core loss is independent of core size for a fixed inductor value, but it is very dependent on inductance selected. As inductance increases, core losses go down. Unfortunately, increased inductance requires more turns of wire and therefore copper losses will increase. Ferrite designs have very low core loss and are preferred at high switching frequencies, so design goals can concentrate on copper loss and preventing saturation. Ferrite core material saturates “hard,” which means that inductance collapses abruptly when the peak design current is exceeded. This results in an abrupt increase in inductor ripple current and consequent output voltage ripple. Do not allow the core to saturate! Selection criteria for the power MOSFETs include the on-resistance RDS(ON) , Miller capacitance CMILLER, input voltage and maximum output current. Miller capacitance, CMILLER, can be approximated from the gate charge curve usually provided on the MOSFET manufacturers’ data sheet. CMILLER is equal to the increase in gate charge along the horizontal axis while the curve is approximately flat divided by the specified change in VDS. This result is then multiplied by the ratio of the application applied VDS to the gate charge curve specified VDS. When the IC is operating in continuous mode the duty cycles for the top and bottom MOSFETs are given by: Main Switch Duty Cycle = Synchronous Switch Duty Cycle = The peak-to-peak drive levels are set by the INTVCC voltage. This voltage is typically 5V during start-up (see EXTVCC Pin Connection). Consequently, logic-level threshold MOSFETs must be used in most applications. The only exception is if low input voltage is expected (VIN < 5V); then, sub-logic level threshold MOSFETs (VGS(TH) < 3V) should be used. Pay close attention to the BVDSS specification for the MOSFETs as well; most of the logic level MOSFETs are limited to 30V or less. VIN – VOUT VIN The MOSFET power dissipations at maximum output current are given by: PMAIN = VOUT (IMAX )2 (1+ d)RDS(ON) + VIN I   2  ( VIN )2  MAX  (RDR ) (CMILLER ) • 2  1  1   • fOSC +  VINTVCC – VTH(MIN) VTH(MIN)  Power MOSFET and Schottky Diode (Optional) Selection Two external power MOSFETs must be selected for each controller in the LTC3869: one N-channel MOSFET for the top (main) switch, and one N-channel MOSFET for the bottom (synchronous) switch. VOUT VIN PSYNC = VIN – VOUT (IMAX )2 (1+ d)RDS(ON) VIN where d is the temperature dependency of RDS(ON) and RDR (approximately 2Ω) is the effective driver resistance at the MOSFET’s Miller threshold voltage. VTH(MIN) is the typical MOSFET minimum threshold voltage. Both MOSFETs have I2R losses while the topside N-channel equation includes an additional term for transition losses, which are highest at high input voltages. For VIN < 20V the high current efficiency generally improves with larger MOSFETs, while for VIN > 20V the transition losses rapidly increase to the point that the use of a higher RDS(ON) device with lower CMILLER actually provides higher efficiency. The synchronous MOSFET losses are greatest at high input 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 19 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information voltage when the top switch duty factor is low or during a short-circuit when the synchronous switch is on close to 100% of the period. The term (1 + d) is generally given for a MOSFET in the form of a normalized RDS(ON) vs Temperature curve, but d = 0.005/°C can be used as an approximation for low voltage MOSFETs. The optional Schottky diodes conduct during the dead time between the conduction of the two power MOSFETs. These prevent the body diodes of the bottom MOSFETs from turning on, storing charge during the dead time and requiring a reverse recovery period that could cost as much as 3% in efficiency at high VIN. A 1A to 3A Schottky is generally a good compromise for both regions of operation due to the relatively small average current. Larger diodes result in additional transition losses due to their larger junction capacitance. A Schottky diode in parallel with the bottom FET may also provide a modest improvement in Burst Mode efficiency. Soft-Start and Tracking The LTC3869 has the ability to either soft-start by itself with a capacitor or track the output of another channel or external supply. When one particular channel is configured to soft-start by itself, a capacitor should be connected to its TK/SS pin. This channel is in the shutdown state if its RUN pin voltage is below 1.2V. Its TK/SS pin is actively pulled to ground in this shutdown state. Once the RUN pin voltage is above 1.2V, the channel powers up. A soft-start current of 1.2µA then starts to charge its soft-start capacitor. Note that soft-start or tracking is achieved not by limiting the maximum output current of the controller but by controlling the output ramp voltage according to the ramp rate on the TK/SS pin. Current foldback is disabled during this phase to ensure smooth soft-start or tracking. The soft-start or tracking range is defined to be the voltage range from 0V to 0.6V on the TK/SS pin. The total soft-start time can be calculated as: tSOFTSTART = 0.6 • CSS 1.2µA Regardless of the mode selected by the MODE/PLLIN pin, the regulator will always start in pulse-skipping mode up to TK/SS = 0.5V. Between TK/SS = 0.5V and 0.54V, it will operate in forced continuous mode and revert to the selected mode once TK/SS > 0.54V. The output ripple is minimized during the 40mV forced continuous mode window ensuring a clean PGOOD signal. When the channel is configured to track another supply, the feedback voltage of the other supply is duplicated by a resistor divider and applied to the TK/SS pin. Therefore, the voltage ramp rate on this pin is determined by the ramp rate of the other supply’s voltage. Note that the small soft-start capacitor charging current is always flowing, producing a small offset error. To minimize this error, select the tracking resistive divider value to be small enough to make this error negligible. In order to track down another channel or supply after the soft-start phase expires, the LTC3869 is forced into continuous mode of operation as soon as VFB is below the undervoltage threshold of 0.54V regardless of the setting on the MODE/PLLIN pin. However, the LTC3869 should always be set in force continuous mode tracking down when there is no load. After TK/SS drops below 0.1V, its channel will operate in discontinuous mode. 38692fb 20 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information Output Voltage Tracking The LTC3869 allows the user to program how its output ramps up and down by means of the TK/SS pins. Through these pins, the output can be set up to either coincidentally or ratiometrically track another supply’s output, as shown in Figure 5. In the following discussions, VOUT1 refers to the LTC3869’s output 1 as a master channel and VOUT2 refers to the LTC3869’s output 2 as a slave channel. In practice, though, either phase can be used as the master. To implement the coincident tracking in Figure 5a, connect an additional resistive divider to VOUT1 and connect its midpoint to the TK/SS pin of the slave channel. The ratio of this divider should be the same as that of the slave channel’s feedback divider shown in Figure 6a. In this tracking mode, VOUT1 must be set higher than VOUT2. To implement the ratiometric tracking in Figure 6b, the ratio of the VOUT2 divider should be exactly the same as the master channel’s feedback divider shown in Figure 6b. By selecting different resistors, the LTC3869 can achieve different modes of tracking including the two in Figure 5. So which mode should be programmed? While either mode in Figure 5 satisfies most practical applications, some trade-offs exist. The ratiometric mode saves a pair of resistors, but the coincident mode offers better output regulation. When the master channel’s output experiences dynamic excursion (under load transient, for example), the slave channel output will be affected as well. For better output regulation, use the coincident tracking mode instead of ratiometric. VOUT1 OUTPUT VOLTAGE OUTPUT VOLTAGE VOUT1 VOUT2 TIME VOUT2 TIME 3869 F05a (5a) Coincident Tracking 3869 F08b (5b) Ratiometric Tracking Figure 5. Two Different Modes of Output Voltage Tracking VOUT1 TO TK/SS2 PIN VOUT2 R3 R4 R1 R2 TO VFB1 PIN TO VFB2 PIN VOUT1 R3 R4 TO TK/SS2 PIN VOUT2 R1 R2 TO VFB1 PIN TO VFB2 PIN R3 R4 3869 F09 (6a) Coincident Tracking Setup (6b) Ratiometric Tracking Setup Figure 6. Setup for Coincident and Ratiometric Tracking 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 21 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information INTVCC Regulators and EXTVCC The LTC3869 features a true PMOS LDO that supplies power to INTVCC from the VIN supply. INTVCC powers the gate drivers and much of the LTC3869’s internal circuitry. The linear regulator regulates the voltage at the INTVCC pin to 5V when VIN is greater than 5.5V. EXTVCC connects to INTVCC through a P-channel MOSFET and can supply the needed power when its voltage is higher than 4.7V. Each of these can supply a peak current of 100mA and must be bypassed to ground with a minimum of 4.7µF ceramic capacitor or low ESR electrolytic capacitor. No matter what type of bulk capacitor is used, an additional 0.1µF ceramic capacitor placed directly adjacent to the INTVCC and PGND pins is highly recommended. Good bypassing is needed to supply the high transient currents required by the MOSFET gate drivers and to prevent interaction between the channels. High input voltage applications in which large MOSFETs are being driven at high frequencies may cause the maximum junction temperature rating for the LTC3869 to be exceeded. The INTVCC current, which is dominated by the gate charge current, may be supplied by either the 5V linear regulator or EXTVCC. When the voltage on the EXTVCC pin is less than 4.7V, the linear regulator is enabled. Power dissipation for the IC in this case is highest and is equal to VIN • IINTVCC. The gate charge current is dependent on operating frequency as discussed in the Efficiency Considerations section. The junction temperature can be estimated by using the equations given in Note 3 of the Electrical Characteristics. For example, the LTC3869 INTVCC current is limited to less than 42mA from a 38V supply in the UFD package and not using the EXTVCC supply: TJ = 70°C + (42mA)(38V)(34°C/W) = 125°C To prevent the maximum junction temperature from being exceeded, the input supply current must be checked while operating in continuous conduction mode (MODE/PLLIN = SGND) at maximum VIN. When the voltage applied to EXTVCC rises above 4.7V, the INTVCC linear regulator is turned off and the EXTVCC is connected to the INTVCC. The EXTVCC remains on as long as the voltage applied to EXTVCC remains above 4.5V. Using the EXTVCC allows the MOSFET driver and control power to be derived from one of the LTC3869’s switching regulator outputs during normal operation and from the INTVCC when the output is out of regulation (e.g., start-up, short-circuit). If more current is required through the EXTVCC than is specified, an external Schottky diode can be added between the EXTVCC and INTVCC pins. Do not apply more than 6V to the EXTVCC pin and make sure that EXTVCC < VIN at all times. Significant efficiency and thermal gains can be realized by powering INTVCC from the output, since the VIN current resulting from the driver and control currents will be scaled by a factor of (Duty Cycle)/(Switcher Efficiency). Tying the EXTVCC pin to a 5V supply reduces the junction temperature in the previous example from 125°C to: TJ = 70°C + (42mA)(5V)(34°C/W) = 77°C However, for 3.3V and other low voltage outputs, additional circuitry is required to derive INTVCC power from the output. The following list summarizes the four possible connections for EXTVCC: 1. EXTVCC left open (or grounded). This will cause INTVCC to be powered from the internal 5V regulator resulting in an efficiency penalty of up to 10% at high input voltages. 2. EXTVCC connected directly to VOUT. This is the normal connection for a 5V regulator and provides the highest efficiency. 3. EXTVCC connected to an external supply. If a 5V external supply is available, it may be used to power EXTVCC providing it is compatible with the MOSFET gate drive requirements. 4. EXTVCC connected to an output-derived boost network. For 3.3V and other low voltage regulators, efficiency gains can still be realized by connecting EXTVCC to an output-derived voltage that has been boosted to greater than 4.7V. 38692fb 22 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information For applications where the main input power is below 5V, tie the VIN and INTVCC pins together and tie the combined pins to the 5V input with a 1Ω or 2.2Ω resistor as shown in Figure 7 to minimize the voltage drop caused by the gate charge current. This will override the INTVCC linear regulator and will prevent INTVCC from dropping too low due to the dropout voltage. Make sure the INTVCC voltage is at or exceeds the RDS(ON) test voltage for the MOSFET which is typically 4.5V for logic level devices. LTC3869 VIN RVIN INTVCC CINTVCC 4.7µF 1Ω 5V + CIN 3869 F07 UVLO comparator constantly monitors the INTVCC voltage to ensure that an adequate gate-drive voltage is present. It locks out the switching action when INTVCC is below 3.2V. To prevent oscillation when there is a disturbance on the INTVCC, the UVLO comparator has 600mV of precision hysteresis. Another way to detect an undervoltage condition is to monitor the VIN supply. Because the RUN pins have a precision turn-on reference of 1.2V, one can use a resistor divider to VIN to turn on the IC when VIN is high enough. An extra 4.5µA of current flows out of the RUN pin once the RUN pin voltage passes 1.2V. One can program the hysteresis of the run comparator by adjusting the values of the resistive divider. For accurate VIN undervoltage detection, VIN needs to be higher than 4.5V. CIN and COUT Selection Figure 7. Setup for a 5V Input Topside MOSFET Driver Supply (CB, DB) External bootstrap capacitors CB connected to the BOOST pins supply the gate drive voltages for the topside MOSFETs. Capacitor CB in the Functional Diagram is charged though external diode DB from INTVCC when the SW pin is low. When one of the topside MOSFETs is to be turned on, the driver places the CB voltage across the gate source of the desired MOSFET. This enhances the MOSFET and turns on the topside switch. The switch node voltage, SW, rises to VIN and the BOOST pin follows. With the topside MOSFET on, the boost voltage is above the input supply: VBOOST = VIN + VINTVCC. The value of the boost capacitor CB needs to be 100 times that of the total input capacitance of the topside MOSFET(s). The reverse breakdown of the external Schottky diode must be greater than VIN(MAX). Make sure the diode is a low leakage diode even at hot temperature to prevent leakage current feeding INTVCC. When adjusting the gate drive level, the final arbiter is the total input current for the regulator. If a change is made and the input current decreases, then the efficiency has improved. If there is no change in input current, then there is no change in efficiency. Undervoltage Lockout The LTC3869 has two functions that help protect the controller in case of undervoltage conditions. A precision The selection of CIN is simplified by the 2-phase architecture and its impact on the worst-case RMS current drawn through the input network (battery/fuse/capacitor). It can be shown that the worst-case capacitor RMS current occurs when only one controller is operating. The controller with the highest (VOUT)(IOUT) product needs to be used in the formula below to determine the maximum RMS capacitor current requirement. Increasing the output current drawn from the other controller will actually decrease the input RMS ripple current from its maximum value. The out-of-phase technique typically reduces the input capacitor’s RMS ripple current by a factor of 30% to 70% when compared to a single phase power supply solution. In continuous mode, the source current of the top MOSFET is a square wave of duty cycle (VOUT)/(VIN). To prevent large voltage transients, a low ESR capacitor sized for the maximum RMS current of one channel must be used. The maximum RMS capacitor current is given by: CIN Required IRMS ≈ IMAX  1/ 2 ( VOUT ) ( VIN – VOUT ) VIN This formula has a maximum at VIN = 2VOUT, where IRMS = IOUT/2. This simple worst-case condition is commonly used for design because even significant deviations do not offer much relief. Note that capacitor manufacturers’ ripple current ratings are often based on only 2000 hours of life. 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 23 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information This makes it advisable to further derate the capacitor, or to choose a capacitor rated at a higher temperature than required. Several capacitors may be paralleled to meet size or height requirements in the design. Due to the high operating frequency of the LTC3869, ceramic capacitors can also be used for CIN. Always consult the manufacturer if there is any question. The benefit of the LTC3869 2-phase operation can be calculated by using the equation above for the higher power controller and then calculating the loss that would have resulted if both controller channels switched on at the same time. The total RMS power lost is lower when both controllers are operating due to the reduced overlap of current pulses required through the input capacitor’s ESR. This is why the input capacitor’s requirement calculated above for the worst-case controller is adequate for the dual controller design. Also, the input protection fuse resistance, battery resistance, and PC board trace resistance losses are also reduced due to the reduced peak currents in a 2-phase system. The overall benefit of a multiphase design will only be fully realized when the source impedance of the power supply/battery is included in the efficiency testing. The sources of the top MOSFETs should be placed within 1cm of each other and share a common CIN(s). Separating the sources and CIN may produce undesirable voltage and current resonances at VIN. A small (0.1µF to 1µF) bypass capacitor between the chip VIN pin and ground, placed close to the LTC3869, is also suggested. A 2.2Ω to 10Ω resistor placed between CIN (C1) and the VIN pin provides further isolation between the two channels. The selection of COUT is driven by the effective series resistance (ESR). Typically, once the ESR requirement is satisfied, the capacitance is adequate for filtering. The output ripple (∆VOUT) is approximated by:  1  ∆VOUT ≈ IRIPPLE ESR +  8fCOUT   Setting Output Voltage The LTC3869 output voltages are each set by an external feedback resistive divider carefully placed across the output, as shown in Figure 8. The regulated output voltage is determined by:  R  VOUT = 0.6V • 1+ B   RA  To improve the frequency response, a feed-forward capacitor, CFF , may be used. Great care should be taken to route the VFB line away from noise sources, such as the inductor or the SW line. VOUT 1/2 LTC3869 CFF VFB RA 3869 F08 Figure 8. Setting Output Voltage Fault Conditions: Current Limit and Current Foldback The LTC3869 includes current foldback to help limit load current when the output is shorted to ground. If the output falls below 50% of its nominal output level, then the maximum sense voltage is progressively lowered from its maximum programmed value to one-third of the maximum value. Foldback current limiting is disabled during the soft-start or tracking up. Under short-circuit conditions with very low duty cycles, the LTC3869 will begin cycle skipping in order to limit the short-circuit current. In this situation the bottom MOSFET will be dissipating most of the power but less than in normal operation. The shortcircuit ripple current is determined by the minimum ontime tON(MIN) of the LTC3869 (≈ 90ns), the input voltage and inductor value: where f is the operating frequency, COUT is the output capacitance and IRIPPLE is the ripple current in the inductor. The output ripple is highest at maximum input voltage since IRIPPLE increases with input voltage. RB ∆IL(SC) = tON(MIN) • VIN L The resulting short-circuit current is: ISC = 1/3 VSENSE(MAX) RSENSE 1 – ∆IL(SC) 2 38692fb 24 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information Phase-Locked Loop and Frequency Synchronization 900 800 The LTC3869 has a phase-locked loop (PLL) comprised of an internal voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) and a phase detector. This allows the turn-on of the top MOSFET of controller 1 to be locked to the rising edge of an external clock signal applied to the MODE/PLLIN pin. The turn-on of controller 2’s top MOSFET is thus 180 degrees outof-phase with the external clock. The phase detector is an edge sensitive digital type that provides zero degrees phase shift between the external and internal oscillators. This type of phase detector does not exhibit false lock to harmonics of the external clock. The output of the phase detector is a pair of complementary current sources that charge or discharge the internal filter network. There is a precision 10µA of current flowing out of FREQ pin. This allows the user to use a single resistor to SGND to set the switching frequency when no external clock is applied to the MODE/PLLIN pin. The internal switch between FREQ pin and the integrated PLL filter network is ON, allowing the filter network to be pre-charged to the same voltage potential as the FREQ pin. The relationship between the voltage on the FREQ pin and the operating frequency is shown in Figure 9 and specified in the Electrical Characteristics table. If an external clock is detected on the MODE/PLLIN pin, the internal switch mentioned above will turn off and isolate the influence of FREQ pin. Note that the LTC3869 can only be synchronized to an external clock whose frequency is within range of the LTC3869’s internal VCO. This is guaranteed to be between 250kHz and 780kHz. A simplified block diagram is shown in Figure 10. If the external clock frequency is greater than the internal oscillator’s frequency, fOSC , then current is sourced continuously from the phase detector output, pulling up the filter network. When the external clock frequency is less than fOSC , current is sunk continuously, pulling down the filter network. If the external and internal frequencies are the same but exhibit a phase difference, the current sources turn on for an amount of time corresponding to the phase difference. The voltage on the filter network is adjusted until the phase and frequency of the internal and external oscillators are identical. At the stable operating point, the phase detector output is high impedance and the filter capacitor holds the voltage. FREQUENCY (kHz) 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 0.5 0 1 1.5 FREQ PIN VOLTAGE (V) 2 2.5 3869 F09 Figure 9. Relationship Between Oscillator Frequency and Voltage at the FREQ Pin 2.4V 5V RSET 10µA FREQ EXTERNAL OSCILLATOR MODE/ PLLIN DIGITAL SYNC PHASE/ FREQUENCY DETECTOR VCO 3869 F10 Figure 10. Phase-Locked Loop Block Diagram Typically, the external clock (on MODE/PLLIN pin) input high threshold is 1.6V, while the input low threshold is 1V. It is not recommended to apply the external clock when IC is in shutdown. Minimum On-Time Considerations Minimum on-time tON(MIN) is the smallest time duration that the LTC3869 is capable of turning on the top MOSFET. It is determined by internal timing delays and the gate charge required to turn on the top MOSFET. Low duty cycle applications may approach this minimum on-time limit and care should be taken to ensure that tON(MIN) < VOUT VIN (ƒ) 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 25 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information If the duty cycle falls below what can be accommodated by the minimum on-time, the controller will begin to skip cycles. The output voltage will continue to be regulated, but the ripple voltage and current will increase. The minimum on-time for the LTC3869 is approximately 90ns, with reasonably good PCB layout, minimum 40% inductor current ripple and at least 10mV – 15mV ripple on the current sense signal. The minimum on-time can be affected by PCB switching noise in the voltage and current loop. As the peak sense voltage decreases the minimum on-time gradually increases to 130ns. This is of particular concern in forced continuous applications with low ripple current at light loads. If the duty cycle drops below the minimum on-time limit in this situation, a significant amount of cycle skipping can occur with correspondingly larger current and voltage ripple. Efficiency Considerations The percent efficiency of a switching regulator is equal to the output power divided by the input power times 100%. It is often useful to analyze individual losses to determine what is limiting the efficiency and which change would produce the most improvement. Percent efficiency can be expressed as: %Efficiency = 100% – (L1 + L2 + L3 + ...) where L1, L2, etc. are the individual losses as a percentage of input power. Although all dissipative elements in the circuit produce losses, four main sources usually account for most of the losses in LTC3869 circuits: 1) IC VIN current, 2) INTVCC regulator current, 3) I2R losses, 4) Topside MOSFET transition losses. 1. The VIN current is the DC supply current given in the Electrical Characteristics table, which excludes MOSFET driver and control currents. VIN current typically results in a small (1µF) supply bypass capacitors. The discharged bypass capacitors are effectively put in parallel with COUT , causing a rapid drop in VOUT . No regulator can alter its delivery of current quickly enough to prevent this sudden step change in output voltage if the load switch resistance is low and it is driven quickly. If the ratio of CLOAD to COUT is greater than 1:50, the switch rise time should be controlled so that the load rise time is limited to approximately 25 • CLOAD . Thus a 10µF capacitor would require a 250µs rise time, limiting the charging current to about 200mA. 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 27 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information PC Board Layout Checklist When laying out the printed circuit board, the following checklist should be used to ensure proper operation of the IC. These items are also illustrated graphically in the layout diagram of Figure 11. Figure 12 illustrates the current waveforms present in the various branches of the 2-phase synchronous regulators operating in the continuous mode. Check the following in your layout: 1. Are the top N-channel MOSFETs M1 and M3 located within 1 cm of each other with a common drain connection at CIN? Do not attempt to split the input decoupling for the two channels as it can cause a large resonant loop. 2. Are the signal and power grounds kept separate? The combined IC signal ground pin and the ground return of CINTVCC must return to the combined COUT (–) terminals. The VFB and ITH traces should be as short as possible. The path formed by the top N-channel MOSFET, Schottky diode and the CIN capacitor should have short leads and PC trace lengths. The output capacitor (–) terminals should be connected as close as possible to the (–) terminals of the input capacitor by placing the capacitors next to each other and away from the Schottky loop described above. 3. Do the LTC3869 VFB pins’ resistive dividers connect to the (+) terminals of COUT? The resistive divider must be connected between the (+) terminal of COUT and signal ground. The feedback resistor connections should not be along the high current input feeds from the input capacitor(s). 4. Are the SENSE+ and SENSE– leads routed together with minimum PC trace spacing? The filter capacitor between SENSE+ and SENSE– should be as close as possible to the IC. Ensure accurate current sensing with Kelvin connections at the sense resistor or inductor, whichever is used for current sensing. 5. Is the INTVCC decoupling capacitor connected close to the IC, between the INTVCC and the power ground pins? This capacitor carries the MOSFET drivers current peaks. An additional 1µF ceramic capacitor placed immediately next to the INTVCC and PGND pins can help improve noise performance substantially. 6. Keep the switching nodes (SW1, SW2), top gate nodes (TG1, TG2), and boost nodes (BOOST1, BOOST2) away from sensitive small-signal nodes, especially from the opposite channel’s voltage and current sensing feedback pins. All of these nodes have very large and fast moving signals and therefore should be kept on the “output side” of the LTC3869 and occupy minimum PC trace area. If DCR sensing is used, place the top resistor (Figure 2b, R1) close to the switching node. 7. Use a modified “star ground” technique: a low impedance, large copper area central grounding point on the same side of the PC board as the input and output capacitors with tie-ins for the bottom of the INTVCC decoupling capacitor, the bottom of the voltage feedback resistive divider and the SGND pin of the IC. PC Board Layout Debugging Start with one controller at a time. It is helpful to use a DC-50MHz current probe to monitor the current in the inductor while testing the circuit. Monitor the output switching node (SW pin) to synchronize the oscilloscope to the internal oscillator and probe the actual output voltage as well. Check for proper performance over the operating voltage and current range expected in the application. The frequency of operation should be maintained over the input voltage range down to dropout and until the output load drops below the low current operation threshold—typically 10% of the maximum designed current level in Burst Mode operation. The duty cycle percentage should be maintained from cycle to cycle in a well-designed, low noise PCB implementation. Variation in the duty cycle at a subharmonic rate can suggest noise pickup at the current or voltage sensing inputs or inadequate loop compensation. Overcompensation of the loop can be used to tame a poor PC layout if regulator bandwidth optimization is not required. Only after each controller is checked for its individual performance should both controllers be turned on at the same time. A particularly difficult region of operation is when one controller channel is nearing its current comparator trip point when the other channel is turning on its top MOSFET. This occurs around 50% duty cycle on either channel due to the phasing of the internal clocks and may cause minor duty cycle jitter. 38692fb 28 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information ITH1 TK/SS1 RPU2 PGOOD PGOOD VPULL-UP LTC3869 VFB1 L1 SENSE1+ SENSE1– CB1 ILIM M1 BG1 MODE/PLLIN RIN VIN M2 COUT1 + RUN1 D1 1µF CERAMIC CVIN PGND VIN SGND – SENSE2 SENSE2+ INTVCC BG2 SW2 ITH2 TK/SS2 COUT2 1µF CERAMIC M3 BOOST2 VFB2 CIN CINTVCC GND + EXTVCC + RUN2 + fIN VOUT1 SW1 BOOST1 FREQ RSENSE TG1 M4 D2 CB2 RSENSE TG2 VOUT2 L2 3869 F11 Figure 11. Recommended Printed Circuit Layout Diagram 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 29 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information SW1 L1 RSENSE1 D1 VOUT1 COUT1 RL1 VIN RIN CIN SW2 BOLD LINES INDICATE HIGH SWITCHING CURRENT. KEEP LINES TO A MINIMUM LENGTH. L2 RSENSE2 D2 VOUT2 COUT2 RL2 3869 F12 Figure 12. Branch Current Waveforms 38692fb 30 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information Reduce VIN from its nominal level to verify operation of the regulator in dropout. Check the operation of the undervoltage lockout circuit by further lowering VIN while monitoring the outputs to verify operation. Investigate whether any problems exist only at higher output currents or only at higher input voltages. If problems coincide with high input voltages and low output currents, look for capacitive coupling between the BOOST, SW, TG, and possibly BG connections and the sensitive voltage and current pins. The capacitor placed across the current sensing pins needs to be placed immediately adjacent to the pins of the IC. This capacitor helps to minimize the effects of differential noise injection due to high frequency capacitive coupling. If problems are encountered with high current output loading at lower input voltages, look for inductive coupling between CIN, Schottky and the top MOSFET components to the sensitive current and voltage sensing traces. In addition, investigate common ground path voltage pickup between these components and the SGND pin of the IC. Design Example As a design example for a two channel high current regulator, assume VIN = 12V(nominal), VIN = 20V(maximum), VOUT1 = 1.8V, VOUT2 = 1.2V, IMAX1,2 = 15A, and f = 400kHz (see Figure 13). The regulated output voltages are determined by:  R  VOUT = 0.6V • 1+ B   RA  The inductance values are based on a 35% maximum ripple current assumption (5.25A for each channel). The highest value of ripple current occurs at the maximum input voltage: VOUT L= ƒ • ∆IL(MAX) Channel 1 will require 0.78µH, and channel 2 will require 0.54µH. The Vishay IHLP4040DZ-01, 0.56µH inductor is chosen for both rails. At the nominal input voltage (12V), the ripple current will be: ∆IL(NOM) = VOUT ƒ•L The frequency is set by biasing the FREQ pin to 1V (see Figure 9).   1− VOUT   V  IN(NOM)   Channel 1 will have 6.8A (46%) ripple, and channel 2 will have 4.8A (32%) ripple. The peak inductor current will be the maximum DC value plus one-half the ripple current, or 18.4A for channel 1 and 17.4A for channel 2. The minimum on-time occurs on channel 2 at the maximum VIN, and should not be less than 90ns: tON(MIN) = VOUT VIN(MAX) ƒ = 1.2V = 150ns 20V(400kHz) With ILIM floating, the equivalent RSENSE resistor value can be calculated by using the minimum value for the maximum current sense threshold (43mV). RSENSE(EQUIV) = Using 20k 1% resistors from both VFB nodes to ground, the top feedback resistors are (to the nearest 1% standard value) 40.2k and 20k.   1− VOUT   V  IN(MAX)   VSENSE(MIN) ∆IL(NOM) ILOAD(MAX) + 2 The equivalent required RSENSE value is 2.4mΩ for channel 1 and 2.5mΩ for channel 2. The DCR of the 0.56µH inductor is 1.7mΩ typical and 1.8mΩ maximum for a 25°C ambient. At 100°C, the estimated maximum DCR value is 2.3mΩ. The maximum DCR value is just slightly under the equivalent RSENSE values. Therefore, R2 is not required to divide down the signal. 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 31 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information 4.7µF M1 L1 0.56µH D3 0.1µF VIN INTVCC TG1 TG2 BOOST1 SW1 3.09k 1% M2 10µF 25V ×2 1µF 2.2Ω BG1 LTC3869 M3 0.1µF L2 0.56µH BOOST2 SW2 M4 BG2 3.09k 1% PGND 0.1µF 40.2k 1% COUT1 330µF ×2 20k 1% 12.1k 1% SENSE1+ SENSE2+ SENSE1– SENSE2– VFB1 ITH1 1nF + 82µF 25V VIN 4.5V TO 20V D4 0.1µF VOUT1 1.8V 15A + VFB2 ITH2 FREQ TK/SS1 150pF 20k 1% SGND 1nF TK/SS2 0.1µF VOUT2 1.2V 15A 4.99k 1% 100k 1% 0.1µF 150pF + 20k 1% COUT2 330µF ×2 3869 F13 L1, L2: VISHAY IHLP4040DZ-01, 0.56µH M1, M3: RENESAS RJK0305DPB M2, M4: RENESAS RJK0330DPB PINS NOT USED IN THIS CIRCUIT: EXTVCC, ILIM, MODE/PLLIN, PGOOD, RUN1, RUN2 Figure 13. High Efficiency Dual 400kHz 1.8V/1.2V Step-Down Converter 95 VIN = 12V MODE = CCM 1.8V RSENSE 1.8V DCR SENSE 4 EFFICIENCY 85 3 80 2 POWER LOSS (W) EFFICIENCY (%) 90 5 POWER LOSS 75 70 1 1.2V RSENSE 1.2V DCR SENSE 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 LOAD CURRENT (A) DCR SENSE APP: SEE FIGURE 16 RSENSE APP: SEE FIGURE 19 14 16 0 3869 F14 Figure 14. DCR Sense Efficiency vs RSENSE Efficiency 38692fb 32 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Applications Information For each channel, 0.1µF is selected for C1. R1= (DCRMAX L 0.56µH = = 3.11k at 25°C) • C1 1.8mΩ • 0.1µF For a 2mΩ sense resistor, a short-circuit to ground will result in a folded back current of: ISC = (1/ 3) 50mV – 1  90ns(20V)  = 6.7A 0.002Ω   2  0.56µH  Choose R1 = 3.09k The power loss in R1 at the maximum input voltage is: A Renesas RJK0330DPB, RDS(ON) = 3.9mΩ, is chosen for the bottom FET. The resulting power loss is: PLOSS R1= (VIN(MAX) − VOUT ) • VOUT 20V – 1.8V (15A )2 • 20V 1+ (0.005) • (75°C – 25°C) • 0.0039Ω PSYNC = R1 The resulting power loss for R1 is 11mW for channel 1 and 7mW for channel 2. The sum of the sense resistor and DCR is 2.5mΩ (max) for the RSENSE application whereas the inductor DCR for the DCR sense application is 1.8mΩ (max). As a result of the lower conduction losses from the switch node to VOUT, the DCR sensing application has higher efficiency. The power dissipation on the topside MOSFET can be easily estimated. Choosing a Renesas RJK0305DPB MOSFET results in: RDS(ON) = 13mΩ (max), VMILLER = 2.6V, CMILLER ≅ 150pF. At maximum input voltage with TJ (estimated) = 75°C: 1.8V (15A )2 [1+(0.005)(75°C – 25°C)] • 20V  15A  (0.013Ω) + (20V )2   (2Ω) (150pF ) •  2   1  1  5V – 2.6V + 2.6V ( 400kHz ) = 329mW + 288mW PSYNC = 1W CIN is chosen for an RMS current rating of at least 7.5A at temperature assuming only channel 1 or 2 is on. COUT is chosen with an equivalent ESR of 4.5mΩ for low output ripple. The output ripple in continuous mode will be highest at the maximum input voltage. The output voltage ripple due to ESR is approximately: VORIPPLE = RESR (∆IL) = 0.0045Ω • 6.8A = 31mVP–P Further reductions in output voltage ripple can be made by placing a 100µF ceramic across COUT. PMAIN = = 617mW 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 33 1nF 0.1µF 15k 100pF 100pF 1nF 40.2k 20k 20k 63.4k TK/SS2 ITH2 VFB2 SGND VFB1 ITH1 TK/SS1 SENSE1– For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 SENSE1+ PGOOD LTC3869 TG1 BOOST2 PGND PGND1 BG2 INTVCC VIN BG1 BOOST1 100k 0.1µF CMDSH-3 0.1µF 2.2Ω CMDSH-3 M4 RJK0330DPB M3 RJK0305DPB M2 RJK0330DPB PINS NOT USED IN THIS CIRCUIT: EXTVCC, ILIM, RUN1, RUN2 4.7µF 0.1µF M1 RJK0305DPB 10µF ×2 Figure 15. 2.5V, 15A and 1.8V, 15A Supply with DCR Sensing, fSW = 350kHz L1, L2: VISHAY IHLP5050CE-01, 0.68µH COUT1, COUT3: MURATA GRM32ER60J107ME20 COUT2, COUT4: KEMET T520V337M004ATE009 RNTC1, RNTC2: MURATA NCP18WF104J03RB 0.1µF SENSE2+ 20k SENSE2– FREQ 86.6k MODE/PLLIN PGOOD 0.1µF SW1 SW2 34 TG2 0.1µF 24.9k 3.01k L2 0.68µH 3869 F15 L1 0.68µH 3.01k 24.9k + COUT3 100µF 6.3V COUT1 100µF 6.3V 82µF 25V ×2 + + VOUT2 1.8V COUT4 15A 330µF 4V ×2 VOUT1 2.5V COUT2 15A 330µF 4V ×2 VIN 4.5V TO 20V LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Typical Applications 38692fb 1nF 0.1µF 15k 1.5nF 150pF 150pF 18k 20k 20k 20k 63.4k TK/SS2 ITH2 VFB2 SGND VFB1 ITH1 TK/SS1 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869 PGOOD 100Ω SENSE1+ TG1 BOOST2 PGND PGND1 BG2 INTVCC VIN BG1 BOOST1 100k 0.1µF 4.7µF 0.1µF L1 0.4µH M4 RJK0330DPB L2, 0.4µH M3 RJK0305DPB M2 RJK0330DPB PINS NOT USED IN THIS CIRCUIT: EXTVCC, ILIM, MODE/PLLIN, RUN1, RUN2 CMDSH-3 0.1µF 2.2Ω CMDSH-3 10µF ×2 M1 RJK0305DPB Figure 16. 1.8V, 15A and 1.2V, 15A Supply, fSW = 400kHz L1, L2: VITEC 59PR9875 COUT1, COUT3: MURATA GRM31CR60J107ME39L COUT2, COUT4: SANYO 2R5TPE330M9 100Ω 0.1µF SENSE2– FREQ 86.6k PGOOD 0.1µF SENSE1– SENSE2+ 100Ω SW1 SW2 0.1µF TG2 100Ω 0.002Ω 0.002Ω 3869 F16 + COUT3 100µF 6.3V COUT1 100µF 6.3V 82µF 25V ×2 + + COUT4 330µF 4V ×2 COUT2 330µF 4V ×2 VOUT2 1.2V 15A VOUT1 1.8V 15A VIN 4.5V TO 20V LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Typical Applications 38692fb 35 20k 20k 100pF 5.9k 2200pF 0.1µF For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 SENSE1– SENSE2– 100Ω 0.1µF SENSE1+ SENSE2+ PGOOD 100Ω LTC3869 TG1 BOOST2 PGND PGND1 BG2 INTVCC VIN BG1 BOOST1 100k CMDSH-3 0.1µF 2.2Ω CMDSH-3 PINS NOT USED IN THIS CIRCUIT: EXTVCC, MODE/PLLIN, RUN1, RUN2 0.1µF 4.7µF 0.1µF M4 RJK0330DPB L2 0.44µH M3 RJK0305DPB M2 RJK0330DPB ×2 L1 0.44µH M1 RJK0305DPB 10µF ×4 Figure 17. High Efficiency Dual Phase 1.2V, 40A Supply, fSW = 250kHz L1, L2: PULSE PA0513.441NLT COUT1: MURATA GRM31CR60J107ME39L COUT2: SANYO 2R5TPE330M9 SGND TK/SS2 ITH2 ITH1 VFB2 VFB1 FREQ ILIM TK/SS1 86.6k PGOOD 0.1µF 100Ω SW1 SW2 36 TG2 100Ω 3869 F17 0.001Ω 1% 0.001Ω 1% + 270µF 16V COUT1 100µF 6.3V ×4 + VOUT 1.2V COUT2 40A 330µF 2.5V ×4 VIN 4.5V TO 14V LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Typical Applications 38692fb 20k 20k 330pF For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 SGND TK/SS2 ITH2 ITH1 VFB2 VFB1 SENSE1– SENSE2+ 0.1µF SENSE1+ LTC3869 PGOOD SW1 MODE/PLLIN PGOOD TG1 BOOST2 PGND PGND1 BG2 INTVCC VIN BG1 BOOST1 100k SW2 CMDSH-3 1µF 2.2Ω CMDSH-3 PINS NOT USED IN THIS CIRCUIT: EXTVCC, RUN1, RUN2 0.1µF 4.7µF 0.1µF M4 RJK0330DPB ×2 M3 RJK0305DPB M2 RJK0330DPB ×2 M1 RJK0305DPB 10µF ×4 3.92k 3869 F18 L2 0.47µH L1 0.47µH 3.92k Figure 18. High Efficiency Dual Phase 1.2V, 40A Supply with DCR Sensing, fSW = 250kHz L1, L2: VISHAY IHLP5050FD-01, 0.47µH COUT1: MURATA GRM31CR60J107ME39L COUT2: SANYO 2R5TPE330M9 10k 3300pF 0.1µF SENSE2– FREQ ILIM TK/SS1 TG2 0.1µF + COUT1 100µF 6.3V ×4 + 270µF 16V COUT2 330µF 2.5V ×4 VOUT 1.2V 40A VIN 4.5V TO 14V LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Typical Applications 38692fb 37 10k 20k 220pF 5.1k 2700pF 0.1µF SENSE1+ SENSE2+ SENSE1– SENSE2– For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 0.1µF PGOOD 100Ω LTC3869 400kHz TG1 BOOST2 PGND PGND1 BG2 INTVCC VIN BG1 BOOST1 SW1 100k 0.1µF CMDSH-3 1µF 2.2Ω CMDSH-3 L1 0.23µH M4 RJK0330DPB ×2 0.23µH M3 RJK0305DPB ×2 L2 M2 RJK0330DPB ×2 PINS NOT USED IN THIS CIRCUIT: EXTVCC, RUN1, RUN2 4.7µF 0.1µF 10µF ×4 M1 RJK0305DPB ×2 Figure 19. Small Size, Dual Phase 0.9V, 50A Supply, fSW = 400kHz L1, L2: PULSE PA0513.441NLT COUT1: MURATA GRM31CR60J107ME39L COUT2: SANYO 2R5TPE330M9 100Ω SGND TK/SS2 ITH2 ITH1 VFB2 VFB1 100k FREQ ILIM TK/SS1 100Ω PGOOD 0.1µF MODE/PLLIN SW2 38 TG2 100Ω 3869 F19 0.001Ω 1% 0.001Ω 1% + 270µF 16V COUT1 100µF 6.3V ×2 + VOUT 0.9V COUT2 50A 330µF 2.5V ×4 VIN 4.5V TO 14V LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Typical Applications 38692fb 0.1µF 4.99k 5.6nF 47pF 47pF 147k 20k 20k TK/SS2 ITH2 VFB2 SGND VFB1 ITH1 TK/SS1 SENSE1+ For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869 PGOOD PGND PGND1 BG2 EXTVCC INTVCC VIN BG1 BOOST TG1 BOOST2 100k 0.1µF SDM10K45 0.1µF 2.2Ω SDM10K45 M4 BSC093N040LS 24k L1 13µH 18k 3869 F20 24k 8.2k L2 3.7µH M2 BSC093N040LS M3 BSC093N040LS PINS NOT USED IN THIS CIRCUIT: RUN1, RUN2 4.7µF 0.1µF 4.7µF ×6 M1 BSC093N040LS Figure 20. 12V, 6A and 5V, 10A Supply with DCR Sensing, fSW = 250kHz L1: WURTH 7443551131 L2: WURTH 7443551370 COUT1, COUT2: SANYO 16SVPC39MV 0.1µF SENSE2+ 10k SENSE1– SENSE2– FREQ ILIM 383k MODE/PLLIN PGOOD 5.6nF SW1 SW2 0.1µF TG2 0.1µF + COUT2 39µF 16V ×2 + + COUT2 39µF 16V ×2 100µF 50V VOUT2 5V 10A VOUT1 12V 6A VIN 13V TO 38V LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Typical Applications 38692fb 39 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Package Description Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings. UF Package 28-Lead Plastic QFN (4mm × 4mm) (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1721 Rev A) 0.70 ±0.05 4.50 ±0.05 3.10 ±0.05 2.64 ±0.05 (4 SIDES) PACKAGE OUTLINE 0.20 ±0.05 0.40 BSC RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED 4.00 ±0.10 (4 SIDES) 0.75 ±0.05 R = 0.05 TYP PIN 1 TOP MARK (NOTE 6) PIN 1 NOTCH R = 0.20 TYP OR 0.35 × 45° CHAMFER BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD R = 0.115 TYP 27 28 0.40 ±0.05 1 2 2.64 ±0.10 (4-SIDES) (UF28) QFN 0106 REVA 0.200 REF 0.00 – 0.05 0.20 ±0.05 0.40 BSC NOTE: 1. DRAWING IS NOT A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE 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, IF PRESENT 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 38692fb 40 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Package Description Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings. UFD Package 28-Lead Plastic QFN (4mm × 5mm) (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1712 Rev B) 0.70 ±0.05 4.50 ±0.05 3.10 ±0.05 2.50 REF 2.65 ±0.05 3.65 ±0.05 PACKAGE OUTLINE 0.25 ±0.05 0.50 BSC 3.50 REF 4.10 ±0.05 5.50 ±0.05 RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED 4.00 ±0.10 (2 SIDES) 0.75 ±0.05 R = 0.05 TYP PIN 1 NOTCH R = 0.20 OR 0.35 × 45° CHAMFER 2.50 REF R = 0.115 TYP 27 28 0.40 ±0.10 PIN 1 TOP MARK (NOTE 6) 1 2 5.00 ±0.10 (2 SIDES) 3.50 REF 3.65 ±0.10 2.65 ±0.10 (UFD28) QFN 0506 REV B 0.200 REF 0.00 – 0.05 0.25 ±0.05 0.50 BSC BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD NOTE: 1. DRAWING PROPOSED TO BE MADE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE MO-220 VARIATION (WXXX-X). 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 38692fb For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 41 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Package Description Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings. GN Package 28-Lead Plastic SSOP (Narrow .150 Inch) (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1641 Rev B) .386 – .393* (9.804 – 9.982) .045 ±.005 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 1615 .254 MIN .033 (0.838) REF .150 – .165 .229 – .244 (5.817 – 6.198) .0165 ±.0015 .150 – .157** (3.810 – 3.988) .0250 BSC 1 RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT .015 ±.004 × 45° (0.38 ±0.10) .0075 – .0098 (0.19 – 0.25) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 .0532 – .0688 (1.35 – 1.75) 9 10 11 12 13 14 .004 – .0098 (0.102 – 0.249) 0° – 8° TYP .016 – .050 (0.406 – 1.270) NOTE: 1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCHES INCHES 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN (MILLIMETERS) .008 – .012 (0.203 – 0.305) TYP .0250 (0.635) BSC GN28 REV B 0212 3. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE 4. PIN 1 CAN BE BEVEL EDGE OR A DIMPLE *DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE **DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.010" (0.254mm) PER SIDE 38692fb 42 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Revision History REV DATE DESCRIPTION A 04/13 Revised schematics PAGE NUMBER B 09/15 Added UF package Updated package drawings 35-38 39-40 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 40 38692fb Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights. For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 43 LTC3869/LTC3869-2 Typical Application 3.3V/5A, 5V/5A Converter Using Sense Resistors VIN 7V TO 24V 22µF 50V 2.2Ω 1µF 4.7µF Si4816BDY D3 VIN ILIM M1 TG1 0.1µF L2 2.2µH INTVCC M2 TG2 BOOST1 SW1 BG1 Si4816BDY D4 0.1µF L2 3.3µH BOOST2 SW2 BG2 LTC3869 PGND 10Ω 10Ω 8mΩ 1000pF + 90.9k 1% COUT1 220µF SENSE2+ SENSE1– SENSE2– 10Ω 15pF VOUT1 3.3V 5A SENSE1+ 20k 1% VFB1 ITH1 TK/SS1 1000pF 100pF 10k 1% EXTVCC VFB2 ITH2 FREQ SGND 0.1µF 122k 1% PINS NOT USED IN THIS CIRCUIT: MODE/PLLIN, PGOOD, RUN1, RUN2 L1: TDK RLF 7030T-2R2M5R4 L2: TDK ULF10045T-3R3N6R9 COUT1: SANYO 4TPE220MF COUT2: SANYO 6TPE150MI 8mΩ 10Ω 10pF 15k 1% VOUT2 5V 5A 147k 1% 1000pF TK/SS2 0.1µF 1000pF 100pF 20k 1% + COUT2 150µF 3869 TA02 Related Parts PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMMENTS LTM 4630/ LTM4630A Dual 18A or Single 36A DC/DC μModule Regulator ±1.5% Max Total VOUT Error, 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 15V, 0.6V ≤ VOUT ≤ 1.8V, 16mm × 16mm BGA and LGA Packages LTC3887/ LTC3887-1 Dual Output Multiphase Step-Down DC/DC Controller with Digital Power System Management, 70ms Start-Up VIN Up to 24V, 0.5V ≤ VOUT0,1 ≤ 5.5V, 70mS Start-Up, Analog Control Loop, I2C/PMBus Interface with EEPROM and 16-Bit ADC LTC3774 Dual Multiphase, Current Mode Synchronous Step Down DC/DC Controller for Sub-mΩ DCR Sensing Operates with DrMOS Power Blocks or External Drivers/MOSFETs, 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 38V, 0.6V ≤ VOUT ≤ 3.5V LTC3855 Dual, Multiphase, Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller with Differential Output Sensing and DCR Temperature Compensation PLL Fixed Frequency 250kHz to 770kHz, 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 38V, 0.8V ≤ VOUT ≤ 12V LTC3838/ LTC3838-1/ LTC3838-2 Dual, Fast, Accurate Step-Down Controlled On-Time DC/DC Controller with Differential Output Sensing Synchronizable Fixed Frequency 200kHz to 2MHz, 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 38V, 0.8V ≤ VOUT ≤ 5.5V LTC3861/ LTC3861-1 Dual, Multiphase, Synchronous Step-Down Voltage Mode DC/DC Controller with Diff Amp and Accurate Current Sharing Operates with Power Blocks, DrMOS Devices or External Drivers/ MOSFETs, 3V ≤ VIN ≤ 24V LTC3856 Single Output, Multiphase Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller with Differential Output Sensing and DCR Temperature Compensation Phase-Lockable Fixed 250kHz to 770kHz Frequency, 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 38V, 0.8V ≤ VOUT ≤ 5V ® ® 38692fb 44 Linear Technology Corporation 1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7417 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3869 (408) 432-1900 ● FAX: (408) 434-0507 ● www.linear.com/LTC3869 LT 0915 REV B • PRINTED IN USA  LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 2011