LTM4604
Low Voltage, 4A DC/DC µModule
Regulator with Tracking
FEATURES
Complete Standalone Power Supply
n Wide Input Voltage Range: 2.375V to 5.5V
n 4A DC, 5A Peak Output Current
n 0.8V to 5V Output
n Output Voltage Tracking
n ±2% Maximum Total DC Output Error
n UltraFastTM Transient Response
n Current Mode Control
n Current Foldback Protection, Parallel/Current Sharing
n Small and Very Low Profile Package:
15mm × 9mm × 2.32mm LGA
n
APPLICATIONS
Telecom and Networking Equipment
Servers, ATCA Cards
n Industrial Equipment
n
n
Please refer to the LTM4604A for easier PC board layout
and assembly due to increased spacing between land
grid pads.
DESCRIPTION
The LTM®4604 is a complete 4A switch mode step-down
µModule® (micromodule) regulator. Included in the package are the switching controller, power FETs, inductor and
all support components. Operating over an input voltage
range of 2.375V to 5.5V, the LTM4604 supports an output
voltage range of 0.8V to 5V, set by a single resistor. This
high efficiency design delivers up to 4A continuous current (5A peak). Only bulk input and output capacitors are
needed to complete the design.
The low profile package (2.32mm) enables utilization of
unused space on the bottom of PC boards for high density
point of load regulation. High switching frequency and
a current mode architecture enable a very fast transient
response to line and load changes without sacrificing
stability. The device supports output voltage tracking for
supply rail sequencing.
Fault protection features include foldback current protection, thermal shutdown and a programmable soft-start
function. The LTM4604 is offered in a RoHS compliant
15mm × 9mm × 2.32mm LGA package.
All registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Efficiency vs Output Current
3.3V to 2.5V/4A µModule Regulator
100
VIN
3.3V
10µF
6.3V
VIN = 3.3V
VOUT = 2.5V
95
PGOOD
VOUT
2.5V
4A
VOUT
LTM4604
COMP
FB
RUN/SS TRACK
GND
VIN
2.37k
22µF
6.3V
×2
4604 TA01a
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
VIN
85
80
75
70
65
0
1
2
3
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
4
4604 G02
Rev. C
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LTM4604
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Note 1)
PIN CONFIGURATION
VIN, PGOOD.................................................. –0.3V to 6V
COMP, RUN/SS, FB, TRACK......................... –0.3V to VIN
SW, VOUT....................................... –0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V)
Operating Temperature Range (Note 2)....–40°C to 85°C
Junction Temperature............................................ 125°C
Storage Temperature Range................... –55°C to 125°C
Reflow (Peak Body) Temperature........................... 260°C
A
B
TOP VIEW
TRACK
PGOOD
C
F
D
E
G
VIN
COMP
1
2
RUN/
SS
SW
3
FB
GND
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
GND
For easier PC board layout and assembly due to
increased spacing between land grid pads, please refer
to the LTM4604A.
VOUT
LGA PACKAGE
66-PIN (15mm × 9mm × 2.32mm)
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 25°C/W, θJC(BOT) = 7°C/W,
θJC(TOP) = 50°C/W, WEIGHT = 1.0g
ORDER INFORMATION
LEAD FREE FINISH
TRAY
PART MARKING*
LTM4604EV#PBF
LTM4604EV#PBF
LTM4604V
LTM4604IV#PBF
LTM4604EV#PBF
LTM4604V
• Contact the factory for parts specified with wider operating temperature
ranges. *Pad or ball finish code is per IPC/JEDEC J-STD-609.
• Device temperature grade is indicated by a label on the shipping container.
PACKAGE
TYPE
MSL
RATING
LGA
4
TEMPERATURE RANGE
(SEE NOTE 2)
–40°C to 85°C
• Recommended LGA and BGA PCB Assembly and Manufacturing
Procedures
• LGA and BGA Package and Tray Drawings
ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
The
l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range (Note 2), otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 5V unless otherwise noted. See Figure 15.
SYMBOL
VIN(DC)
VOUT(DC)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Input DC Voltage
Output Voltage, Total Variation CIN = 10µF, COUT = 22µF ×3, RFB = 5.69k (Note 3)
with Line and Load
VIN = 2.375V to 5.5V, IOUT = 0A to 4A, 0°C ≤ TA ≤ 85°C
VIN = 2.375V to 5.5V, IOUT = 0A to 4A
Input Specifications
Undervoltage Lockout
VIN(UVLO)
Threshold
Peak Input Inrush Current at
IINRUSH(VIN)
Start-Up
IQ(VIN NOLOAD)
Input Supply Bias Current
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 0A, CIN = 10µF, COUT = 22µF ×3,
RUN/SS = 0.01µF, VOUT = 1.5V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 5V
VIN = 3.3V, No Switching
VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.5V, Switching Continuous
VIN = 5V, No Switching
VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.5V, Switching Continuous
Shutdown, RUN = 0, VIN = 5V
MIN
2.375
TYP
l
MAX
5.5
UNITS
V
l
1.478
1.470
1.5
1.5
1.522
1.522
V
V
1.75
2
2.3
V
0.7
0.7
60
28
100
35
7
A
A
µA
mA
µA
mA
µA
Rev. C
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ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
The
l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range (Note 2), otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 5V unless otherwise noted. See Figure 15.
SYMBOL
IS(VIN)
PARAMETER
Input Supply Current
Output Specifications
Output Continuous Current
IOUT(DC)
Range
Line Regulation Accuracy
ΔVOUT(LINE)
VOUT
ΔVOUT(LOAD)
Load Regulation Accuracy
VOUT
VOUT(AC)
Output Ripple Voltage
fS
Output Ripple Voltage
Frequency
Turn-On Overshoot
ΔVOUT(START)
tSTART
Turn-on Time
ΔVOUT(LS)
Peak Deviation for Dynamic
Load Step
tSETTLE
IOUT(PK)
Settling Time for Dynamic
Load Step
Output Current Limit
Control Section
VFB
Voltage at FB Pin
IFB
VRUN/SS
ITRACK
VTRACK(OFFSET)
VTRACK(RANGE)
RFBHI
PGOOD
∆VPGOOD
RPGOOD
RUN/SS Pin On/Off Threshold
TRACK Pin Current
Offset Voltage
Tracking Input Range
Resistor Between VOUT and
FB Pins
PGOOD Range
PGOOD Resistance
CONDITIONS
VIN = 2.5V, VOUT = 1.5V, IOUT = 4A
VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.5V, IOUT = 4A
VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.5V, IOUT = 4A
MIN
TYP
2.9
2.2
1.45
VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.5V (Note 3)
VOUT = 1.5V, VIN from 2.375V to 5.5V, IOUT = 0A
VOUT = 1.5V, 0A to 4A (Note 3)
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 5V
IOUT = 0A, COUT = 22µF X5R Ceramic ×3
VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.5V
VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.5V
IOUT = 4A, VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.5V
A
0.2
%
l
l
0.3
0.3
0.6
0.6
%
%
10
12
1.25
l
0.792
0.788
TRACK = 0.4V
0
4.965
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 LTM4604E is guaranteed to meet performance specifications
from 0°C to 85°C. Specifications over the – 40°C to 85°C operating
temperature range are assured by design, characterization and correlation
4
0.1
0.5
Open-Drain Pull-Down
UNITS
A
A
A
l
COUT = 22µF ×3, VOUT = 1.5V, RUN/SS = 10nF,
IOUT = 0A
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 5V
COUT = 22µF ×3, VOUT = 1.5V, IOUT = 1A Resistive Load,
TRACK = VIN and RUN/SS = Float
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 5V
Load: 0% to 50% to 0% of Full Load,
COUT = 22µF ×3 Ceramic
VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.5V
Load: 0% to 50% to 0% of Full Load
VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.5V
COUT = 22µF ×3
VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.5V
VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.5V
IOUT = 0A, VOUT = 1.5V, 0°C ≤ TA ≤ 85°C
IOUT = 0A, VOUT = 1.5V
MAX
mVP-P
mVP-P
MHz
20
20
mV
mV
1.5
1.0
ms
ms
25
mV
10
µs
8
8
A
A
0.8
0.8
0.2
0.65
0.2
30
0.808
0.812
4.99
0.8
5.015
V
V
µA
V
µA
mV
V
kΩ
±7.5
90
150
%
Ω
0.8
with statistical process controls. The LTM4604I is guaranteed over the full
–40°C to 85°C operating temperature range.
Note 3: See output current derating curves for different VIN, VOUT and TA.
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LTM4604
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Efficiency vs Output Current
VIN = 2.5V
Efficiency vs Output Current
VIN = 3.3V
Efficiency vs Output Current
VIN = 5V
95
95
90
90
90
85
80
75
65
0
1
85
80
VOUT = 2.5V
VOUT = 1.8V
VOUT = 1.5V
VOUT = 1.2V
VOUT = 0.8V
75
VOUT = 1.8V
VOUT = 1.5V
VOUT = 1.2V
VOUT = 0.8V
70
70
2
4
3
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
EFFICIENCY (%)
95
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
65
0
1
2
VOUT (V)
2.5
4
3
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
65
VOUT
20mV/DIV
1.0
20µs/DIV
VIN = 5V
VOUT = 1.2V
COUT = 4 × 22µF, 6.3V CERAMICS
IOUT = 0A to 2A
0.5
0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
VIN (V)
4
ILOAD
2A/DIV
VOUT
20mV/DIV
1.5
1
2
3
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
Load Transient Response
ILOAD
2A/DIV
2.0
0
4604 G03
Load Transient Response
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 2.5V
VOUT = 1.8V
VOUT = 1.5V
VOUT = 1.2V
VOUT = 0.8V
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 2.5V
VOUT = 1.8V
VOUT = 1.5V
VOUT = 1.2V
VOUT = 0.8V
75
4604 G02
Minimum Input Voltage
at 4A Load
3.0
80
70
4604 G01
3.5
85
20µs/DIV
VIN = 5V
VOUT = 1.5V
COUT = 4 × 22µF, 6.3V CERAMICS
IOUT = 0A to 2A
4604 G05
4604 G06
4604 G04
Load Transient Response
Load Transient Response
Load Transient Response
ILOAD
2A/DIV
ILOAD
2A/DIV
VOUT
20mV/DIV
ILOAD
2A/DIV
VOUT
20mV/DIV
VOUT
20mV/DIV
20µs/DIV
VIN = 5V
VOUT = 1.8V
COUT = 3 × 22µF, 6.3V CERAMICS
IOUT = 0A to 2A
4604 G07
20µs/DIV
VIN = 5V
VOUT = 2.5V
COUT = 3 × 22µF, 6.3V CERAMICS
IOUT = 0A to 2A
4604 G08
20µs/DIV
VIN = 5V
VOUT = 3.3V
COUT = 2 × 22µF, 6.3V CERAMICS
IOUT = 0A to 2A
4604 G09
Rev. C
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Start-Up
Start-Up
VIN
2V/DIV
VIN
2V/DIV
IIN
1A/DIV
IIN
1A/DIV
4604 G10
200µs/DIV
VIN = 5V
VOUT = 2.5V
COUT = 4 × 22µF
NO LOAD
(0.01µF SOFT-START CAPACITOR)
200µs/DIV
VIN = 5V
VOUT = 2.5V
COUT = 4 × 22µF
4A LOAD
(0.01µF SOFT-START CAPACITOR)
VFB vs Temperature
4604 G11
Current Limit Foldback
806
1.6
1.4
804
1.2
1.0
VOUT (V)
VFB (mV)
802
800
798
0.8
0.6
VOUT = 1.5V
VIN = 5V
0.2
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 2.5V
0
4
5
3
0.4
796
794
-50
-25
0
25
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
75
100
7
6
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
4604 G13
4604 G12
Short-Circuit Protection
1.5V Short, No Load
Short-Circuit Protection
1.5V Short, 4A Load
VOUT
0.5V/DIV
VOUT
0.5V/DIV
IIN
1A/DIV
IIN
1A/DIV
VIN = 5V
20µs/DIV
8
4604 G14
VIN = 5V
100µs/DIV
4604 G15
Rev. C
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LTM4604
PIN FUNCTIONS
VIN (B1, C1, C3-C7, D7, E6 and E7): Power Input Pins.
Apply input voltage between these pins and GND pins.
Recommend placing input decoupling capacitance directly
between VIN pins and GND pins.
VOUT (D8-D11, E8-E11, F6-F11, G6-G11): Power Output
Pins. Apply output load between these pins and GND
pins. Recommend placing output decoupling capacitance
directly between these pins and GND pins. Review Table 4.
GND (G3-G5, F3-F5, E4-E5, A1-A11, B6-B11, C8-C11):
Power Ground Pins for Both Input and Output Returns.
TRACK (E1): Output Voltage Tracking Pin. When the module is configured as a master output, then a soft-start
capacitor is placed on the RUN/SS pin to ground to control the master ramp rate. Slave operation is performed
by putting a resistor divider from the master output to
ground, and connecting the center point of the divider to
this pin on the slave regulator. If tracking is not desired,
then connect the TRACK pin to VIN. Load current must
be present for tracking. See Applications Information
section.
FB (G2): The Negative Input of the Error Amplifier.
Internally, this pin is connected to VOUT with a 4.99k
precision resistor. Different output voltages can be programmed with an externally connected resistor between
FB and GND pins. Two power modules can current share
when this pin is connected in parallel with the adjacent
module’s FB pin. See Applications Information section.
COMP (G1): Current Control Threshold and Error Amplifier
Compensation Point. The current comparator threshold
increases with this control voltage. Two power modules
can current share when this pin is connected in parallel
with the adjacent module’s COMP pin.
PGOOD (F1): Output Voltage Power Good Indicator. Opendrain logic output that is pulled to ground when the output
voltage is not within ±7.5% of the regulation point.
RUN/SS (D1): Run Control and Soft-Start Pin. A voltage
above 0.8V will turn on the module, and below 0.5V will
turn off the module. This pin has a 1M resistor to VIN and a
1000pF capacitor to GND. The voltage on the RUN/SS pin
clamps the control loop’s current comparator threshold.
A RUN/SS pin voltage of 2.375V upon completion of softstart guarantees the regulator can deliver full output current. To turn off the module while VIN remains active, the
RUN/SS pin should be pulled low with a falling edge ≤ 1µs
to ensure the device does not transition slowly through the
internal undervoltage lockout threshold. See Applications
Information section for soft-start information.
SW (B3 and B4): Switching Node of the circuit is used for
testing purposes. This can be connected to copper on the
board to improve thermal performance. Make sure not to
connect it to other output pins.
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LTM4604
BLOCK DIAGRAM
VIN
PGOOD
RSS
1M
RUN/SS
CSSEXT
10µF
6.3V
×2
10µF
6.3V
CSS
1000pF
M1
TRACK
SUPPLY
4.99k
L
CONTROL,
DRIVE
TRACK
5.76k
VIN
2.375V TO 5.5V
C2
470pF
M2
COMP
VOUT
INTERNAL
COMP
R1
4.99k
0.5%
22µF
6.3V
×3
10µF
6.3V
VOUT
1.5V
4A
GND
4604 BD
FB
RFB
5.76k
SW
Figure 1. Simplified LTM4604 Block Diagram
DECOUPLING
REQUIREMENTS A = 25°C. Use Figure 1 Configuration.
T
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
CIN
External Input Capacitor Requirement
(VIN = 2.375V to 5.5V, VOUT = 1.5V)
IOUT = 4A
10
µF
COUT
External Output Capacitor Requirement
(VIN = 2.375V to 5.5V, VOUT = 1.5V)
IOUT = 4A
66
µF
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LTM4604
OPERATION
Power Module Description
The LTM4604 is a standalone non-isolated switch mode
DC/DC power supply. It can deliver up to 4A of DC output
current with few external input and output capacitors.
This module provides a precise regulated output voltage
programmable via one external resistor from 0.8V DC to
5.0V DC over a 2.375V to 5.5V input voltage. A typical
application schematic is shown in Figure 15.
The LTM4604 has an integrated constant frequency current mode regulator with built-in power MOSFETs with
fast switching speed. The typical switching frequency is
1.25MHz. With current mode control and internal feedback loop compensation, the LTM4604 module has sufficient stability margins and good transient performance
under a wide range of operating conditions and with a
wide range of output capacitors, even all ceramic output
capacitors.
Current mode control provides cycle-by-cycle fast current limit. In addition, foldback current limiting is provided in an overcurrent condition while VOUT drops.
Internal overvoltage and undervoltage comparators pull
the open-drain PGOOD output low if the output feedback
voltage exits a ±7.5% window around the regulation point.
Furthermore, in an overvoltage condition, internal top FET
M1 is turned off and bottom FET M2 is turned on and held
on until the overvoltage condition clears.
Pulling the RUN/SS pin below 0.5V forces the controller
into its shutdown state, turning off both M1 and M2. At
low load current, the module works in continuous current mode by default to achieve minimum output voltage
ripple.
The TRACK pin is used for power supply tracking. See the
Applications Information section.
The LTM4604 is internally compensated to be stable over
a wide operating range. Table 4 provides a guideline for
input and output capacitance for several operating conditions. The LTpowerCAD™ GUI is available for transient
and stability analysis.
The FB pin is used to program the output voltage with a
single external resistor connected to ground.
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
A typical LTM4604 application circuit is shown in
Figure 15. External component selection is primarily
determined by the maximum load current and output
voltage. Refer to Table 4 for specific external capacitor
requirements for a particular application.
Without considering the inductor current ripple, the RMS
current of the input capacitor can be estimated as:
VIN to VOUT Step-Down Ratios
There are restrictions in the maximum VIN and VOUT stepdown ratio that can be achieved for a given input voltage.
The LTM4604 is 100% duty cycle capable, but the VIN
to VOUT minimum dropout is a function of the load current. A typical 0.5V minimum is sufficient (see Typical
Performance Characteristics).
In the above equation, η% is the estimated efficiency of
the power module. The bulk capacitor can be a switcherrated aluminum electrolytic capacitor, OS-CON or polymer
capacitor. If a low inductance plane is used to power the
device, then no input capacitance is required. The two
internal 10µF ceramics are typically rated for 2A to 3A of
RMS ripple current. The worst-case ripple current for the
4A maximum current is 2A or less.
Output Voltage Programming
Output Capacitors
The PWM controller has an internal 0.8V reference voltage. As shown in the Block Diagram, a 4.99k, 0.5%
internal feedback resistor connects the VOUT and FB pins
together. The output voltage will default to 0.8V with no
externally applied feedback resistor. Adding a resistor RFB
from the FB pin to GND programs the output voltage:
VOUT = 0.8V •
4.99k +RFB
RFB
Table 1. FB Resistor vs Output Voltage
VOUT
0.8V
1.0V
1.2V
1.5V
1.8V
2.5V
3.3V
RFB
Open
20k
10k
5.76k
4.02k
2.37k
1.62k
Input Capacitors
The LTM4604 module should be connected to a low
AC-impedance DC source. Two 10µF ceramic capacitors
are included inside the module. Additional input capacitors are only needed if a large load step is required up to
a full 4A level. An input 47µF bulk capacitor is only needed
if the input source impedance is compromised by long
inductive leads or traces.
For a buck converter, the switching duty cycle can be estimated as:
D=
VOUT
VIN
ICIN(RMS) =
IOUT(MAX)
h%
• D • (1– D)
The LTM4604 is designed for low output voltage ripple.
The bulk output capacitors defined as COUT are chosen
with low enough effective series resistance (ESR) to meet
the output voltage ripple and transient requirements. COUT
can be a low ESR tantalum capacitor, a low ESR polymer
capacitor or an X5R/X7R ceramic capacitor. The typical
output capacitance range is 22µF to 100µF. Additional
output filtering may be required by the system designer
if further reduction of output ripple or dynamic transient
spikes is required. Table 4 shows a matrix of different
output voltages and output capacitors to minimize the
voltage droop and overshoot during a 2A/µs transient.
The table optimizes the total equivalent ESR and total
bulk capacitance to maximize transient performance. The
LTpowerCAD GUI is available for further optimization.
Fault Conditions: Current Limit and Overcurrent
Foldback
The LTM4604 has current mode control, which inherently limits the cycle-by-cycle inductor current not only
in steady-state operation, but also in transient.
To further limit current in the event of an overload condition, the LTM4604 provides foldback current limiting as
the output voltage falls. The LTM4604 device has overtemperature shutdown protection that inhibits switching
operation around 150°C.
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LTM4604
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Run Enable and Soft-Start
⎛ VIN ⎞
tSOFTSTART = ln ⎜
• R (C + C
)
VIN – 1.8V ⎟⎠ SS SS SSEXT
⎝
where RSS and CSS are shown in the Block Diagram of
Figure 1, 1.8V is the soft-start upper range, and CSSEXT
is the additional capacitance for further soft-start control. The soft-start function can also be used to control
the output ramp-up time, so that another regulator can
be easily tracked. An independent ramp control signal
can be applied to the master ramp, otherwise, connect
the TRACK pin to VIN to disable tracking. To turn off the
module while VIN remains active, the RUN/SS pin should
be pulled low with a falling edge ≤1µs to ensure the device
does not transition slowly through the internal undervoltage lockout threshold.
Output Voltage Tracking
Output voltage tracking can be programmed externally
using the TRACK pin. The output can be tracked up and
down with another regulator. The master regulator’s output
is divided down with an external resistor divider that is the
same as the slave regulator’s feedback divider to implement
coincident tracking. The LTM4604 uses a very accurate
4.99k resistor for the top feedback resistor. Figure 2 and
Figure 3 show an example of coincident tracking.
VTRACK =
CIN1
10µF
6.3V
X5R OR X7R
VIN
PGOOD
VOUT
LTM4604
COMP
FB
RUN/SS TRACK
GND
CSSEXT
RAMP
CONTROL
OR VIN
RFB3
1.62k
COUT1
22µF
6.3V ×3
X5R OR
X7R
VMASTER
3.3V
4A
VIN
5V
CIN2
10µF
6.3V
X5R OR X7R
VIN
PGOOD
VOUT
LTM4604
COMP
FB
RUN/SS TRACK
GND
RFB2
5.76k
RFB
5.76k
COUT2
22µF
6.3V ×3
X5R OR
X7R
RFB1
4.99k
VSLAVE
1.5V
4A
4604 F02
Figure 2. Dual Outputs (3.3V and 1.5V) with Tracking
MASTER OUTPUT
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
The RUN/SS pin provides dual functions of enable and softstart control. The RUN/SS pin is used to control turn on of
the LTM4604. While this pin is below 0.5V, the LTM4604
will be in a 7µA low quiescent current state. A 0.8V threshold will enable the LTM4604. This pin can be used to
sequence LTM4604 devices. The voltage on the RUN/SS
pin clamps the control loop’s current comparator threshold. A RUN/SS pin voltage of 2.375V upon completion of
soft-start guarantees the regulator can deliver full output
current. The soft-start control is provided by a 1M pull-up
resistor (RSS) and a 1000pF capacitor (CSS) as shown in
the Block Diagram. An external capacitor can be applied to
the RUN/SS pin to increase the soft-start time. A typical
value is 0.01µF. Soft-start time is approximately given by:
VIN
5V
SLAVE OUTPUT
TIME
4604 F03
Figure 3. Output Voltage Coincident Tracking
RFB2
•V
4.99k +RFB2 MASTER
Rev. C
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
VTRACK is the track ramp applied to the slave’s TRACK pin.
VTRACK applies the track reference for the slave output up
to the point of the programmed value at which VTRACK
proceeds beyond the 0.8V reference value. The VTRACK
pin must go beyond 0.8V to ensure the slave output has
reached its final value. Load current must be present for
proper tracking.
Ratiometric modes of tracking can be achieved by selecting different resistor values to change the output tracking
ratio. The master output must be greater than the slave
output for ratiometric tracking to work. LTspice® can be
used to implement different tracking scenarios. The Master
and Slave data inputs can be used to implement the correct resistor values for coincident or ratiometric tracking.
The master and slave regulators require load current for
tracking down.
Power Good
The PGOOD pin is an open-drain pin that can be used to
monitor valid output voltage regulation. This pin monitors
a ±7.5% window around the regulation point.
COMP Pin
The COMP pin is the external compensation pin. The
LTM4604 has already been internally compensated for
all output voltages. Table 4 is provided for most application requirements. The LTpowerCAD GUI is available for
other control loop optimizations.
Parallel Operation
The LTM4604 device is an inherently current mode controlled device. Parallel modules will have very good current sharing. This will balance the thermals on the design.
Figure 16 shows a schematic of the parallel design. The
voltage feedback changes with the variable N as more
modules are paralleled. The equation:
4.99k
+RFB
VOUT = 0.8V • N
RFB
N is the number of paralleled modules.
Thermal Considerations and Output Current Derating
The power loss curves in Figure 4 and Figure 5 can be used
in coordination with the load derating curves in Figure 6
through Figure 13 for calculating an approximate θJA for
the module with and without heat sinking methods with
various airflow conditions. Thermal models are derived
from several temperature measurements at the bench,
and are correlated with thermal analysis software. Table 2
and Table 3 provide a summary of the equivalent θJA for
the noted conditions. These equivalent θJA parameters
are correlated to the measured values and improve with
air flow. The maximum junction temperature is monitored
while the derating curves are derived.
2.0
1.8
2.0
1.6
1.8
1.4
1.6
WATTS
WATTS
1.4
1.2
1.0
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.8
5V TO 2.5V
POWER LOSS
3.3V TO 2.5V
POWER LOSS
0.4
0.6
0.2
5V TO 1.2V
POWER LOSS
3.3V TO 1.2V
POWER LOSS
0.4
0.2
0
1.2
0
1
3
2
LOAD CURRENT (A)
4
0
5
0
1
2
3
LOAD CURRENT (A)
4
5
4604 F05
Figure 5. 2.5V Power Loss
4604 F04
Figure 4. 1.2V Power Loss
Rev. C
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4.0
4.0
3.5
3.5
3.0
3.0
LOAD CURRENT (A)
LOAD CURRENT (A)
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0
70
75
2.0
1.5
1.0
0LFM
200LFM
400LFM
0.5
2.5
0LFM
200LFM
400LFM
0.5
0
80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
75
80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
4606 F07
Figure 6. 5VIN to 1.2VOUT No Heat Sink
Figure 7. 5VIN to 1.2VOUT with Heat Sink
4.0
4.0
3.5
3.5
3.0
3.0
LOAD CURRENT (A)
LOAD CURRENT (A)
4606 F06
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
0LFM
200LFM
400LFM
0.5
0
2.5
70
75
0LFM
200LFM
400LFM
0.5
0
80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
4606 F08
70
75
80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
4606 F09
Figure 8. 3.3VIN to 1.2VOUT No Heat Sink
Figure 9. 3.3VIN to 1.2VOUT with Heat Sink
Rev. C
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4.0
4.0
3.5
3.5
3.0
3.0
LOAD CURRENT (A)
LOAD CURRENT (A)
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0
70
75
2.0
1.5
1.0
0LFM
200LFM
400LFM
0.5
2.5
0LFM
200LFM
400LFM
0.5
0
80 85 90 95 100 105 110
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
75
80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
4606 F10
4606 F11
Figure 11. 5VIN to 2.5VOUT with Heat Sink
4.0
4.0
3.5
3.5
3.0
3.0
LOAD CURRENT (A)
LOAD CURRENT (A)
Figure 10. 5VIN to 2.5VOUT No Heat Sink
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
0LFM
200LFM
400LFM
0.5
0
2.5
70
75
0LFM
200LFM
400LFM
0.5
0
80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
75
80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
4606 F13
4606 F12
Figure 12. 3.3VIN to 2.5VOUT No Heat Sink
Figure 13. 3.3VIN to 2.5VOUT with Heat Sink
Rev. C
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Table 2. 1.2V Output
DERATING CURVE
VIN (V)
POWER LOSS CURVE
AIR FLOW (LFM)
HEAT SINK
qJA (°C/W)
Figure 6, Figure 8
3.3, 5
Figure 4
0
None
25
Figure 6, Figure 8
3.3, 5
Figure 4
200
None
22.5
Figure 6, Figure 8
3.3, 5
Figure 4
400
None
21
Figure 7, Figure 9
3.3, 5
Figure 4
0
BGA Heat Sink
21
Figure 7, Figure 9
3.3, 5
Figure 4
200
BGA Heat Sink
20
Figure 7, Figure 9
3.3, 5
Figure 4
400
BGA Heat Sink
18
DERATING CURVE
VIN (V)
POWER LOSS CURVE
AIR FLOW (LFM)
HEAT SINK
qJA (°C/W)
Figure 10, Figure 12
3.3, 5
Figure 5
0
None
25
Table 3. 2.5V Output
Figure 10, Figure 12
3.3, 5
Figure 5
200
None
21
Figure 10, Figure 12
3.3, 5
Figure 5
400
None
21
Figure 11, Figure 13
3.3, 5
Figure 5
0
BGA Heat Sink
21
Figure 11, Figure 13
3.3, 5
Figure 5
200
BGA Heat Sink
18
Figure 11, Figure 13
3.3, 5
Figure 5
400
BGA Heat Sink
16
Table 4. Output Voltage Response Versus Component Matrix (Refer to Figure 17), 0A to 2A Load Step Typical Measured Values
CIN
VOUT (V) (CERAMIC)
CIN (Bulk)
COUT
(CERAMIC)
CCOMP
VIN (V)
DROOP
(mV)
PEAK-TOPEAK(mV)
RECOVERY LOAD STEP
(µs)
(A/µs)
RFB
(kΩ)
1.2
10µF
56µF Aluminum
100µF 6.3V
None
2.5
21
43
10
2
10
1.2
10µF
56µF Aluminum
22µF ×4
None
3.3
23
45
10
2
10
1.2
10µF
56µF Aluminum
22µF ×4
None
5
24
46
10
2
10
1.5
10µF
56µF Aluminum
100µF 6.3V
None
2.5
19
41
10
2
5.76
1.5
10µF
56µF Aluminum
22µF ×4
None
3.3
21
43
10
2
5.76
1.5
10µF
56µF Aluminum
22µF ×4
None
5
21
43
10
2
5.76
1.8
10µF
56µF Aluminum
100µF 6.3V
None
2.5
25
50
10
2
4.02
1.8
10µF
56µF Aluminum
22µF ×3
None
3.3
30
60
10
2
4.02
1.8
10µF
56µF Aluminum
22µF ×3
None
5
30
60
10
2
4.02
2.5
10µF
56µF Aluminum
100µF 6.3V
None
2.5
22
45
12
2
2.37
2.5
10µF
56µF Aluminum
22µF ×3
None
3.3
25
55
12
2
2.37
2.5
10µF
56µF Aluminum
22µF ×3
None
5
25
55
12
2
2.37
3.3
10µF
56µF Aluminum
100µF 6.3V
None
2.5
22
50
15
2
1.62
3.3
10µF
56µF Aluminum
22µF ×3
None
3.3
25
56
15
2
1.62
3.3
10µF
56µF Aluminum
22µF ×3
None
5
25
56
15
2
1.62
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Safety Considerations
• Do not put vias directly on the pads unless they are
capped.
The LTM4604 µModule regulator does not provide galvanic isolation from VIN to VOUT. There is no internal fuse.
If required, a slow blow fuse with a rating twice the maximum input current needs to be provided to protect each
unit from catastrophic failure.
• SW pads can be soldered to board to improve thermal
performance.
Figure 14 gives a good example of the recommended
layout. For easier PC board layout and assembly due
to increased spacing between land grid pads, please
refer to the LTM4604A.
Layout Checklist/Example
The high integration of LTM4604 makes the PCB board
layout very simple and easy. However, to optimize its
electrical and thermal performance, some layout considerations are still necessary.
GND
VOUT
COUT
• Use large PCB copper areas for high current path,
including VIN, GND and VOUT. It helps to minimize the
PCB conduction loss and thermal stress.
COUT
COUT
•
• Place high frequency ceramic input and output capacitors next to the VIN, GND and VOUT pins to minimize
high frequency noise.
•
VIN
• Place a dedicated power ground layer underneath the
unit.
• •
•
•
• To minimize the via conduction loss and reduce module
thermal stress, use multiple vias for interconnection
between top layer and other power layers.
CIN
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• •
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
SW
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• •
GND
• •
4604 F14
Figure 14. Recommended PCB Layout
VIN
2.375V TO 5.5V
CIN
10µF
6.3V
X5R OR X7R
OPEN-DRAIN
PULL UP
VIN
PGOOD
COUT
22µF ×3
6.3V
X5R OR X7R
REFER TO
TABLE 4
LTM4604
COMP
CSSEXT
0.01µF
VOUT
1.5V
4A
VOUT
FB
RUN/SS TRACK
GND
RFB
5.69k
0.5%
4604 F15
Figure 15. Typical 2.375V to 5.5V Input, 1.5V at 4A Design
Rev. C
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
VIN
2.375V TO 5V
CIN1
10µF
6.3V
X5R OR X7R
OPEN-DRAIN PULL UP
VOUT = 0.8V × ((4.99k/N) + RFB)/RFB
WHERE N IS THE NUMBER OF PARALLEL DEVICES
VIN
VOUT
PGOOD
COUT1
22µF ×3
6.3V
X5R OR X7R
REFER TO
TABLE 4
LTM4604
FB
COMP
RUN/SS TRACK
CSSEXT
0.01µF
RFB
2.87k
GND
VOUT
1.5V
8A
CIN2
10µF
6.3V
X5R OR X7R
VIN
PGOOD
VOUT
COUT2
22µF ×3
6.3V
X5R OR X7R
REFER TO
TABLE 4
LTM4604
COMP
FB
RUN/SS TRACK
GND
4604 F16
Figure 16. Two LTM4604s in Parallel, 1.5V at 8A Design. Also
See the 8A LTM4608A or Dual 4A per Channel LTM4614
VIN
3.3V TO 5V
CIN
10µF
6.3V
X5R OR X7R
50k
VIN
OPEN-DRAIN
PULL UP
PGOOD
VOUT
2.5V
4A
VOUT
LTM4604
COMP
CSSEXT
0.01µF
FB
RUN/SS TRACK
GND
RFB
2.37k
COUT
22µF ×3
6.3V
X5R OR X7R
REFER TO
TABLE 4
4604 F17
Figure 17. 3.3V to 5V Input, 2.5V at 4A Design
Rev. C
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3.810
2.540
1.270
0.4445
0.000
0.4445
1.270
2.540
PACKAGE TOP VIEW
SUGGESTED PCB LAYOUT
TOP VIEW
1.270
5.080
X
9.00
BSC
Y
DETAIL A
PACKAGE SIDE VIEW
1.90 – 2.10
DETAIL A
MOLD
CAP
Z
0.29 – 0.35
SUBSTRATE
DETAILS OF PAD #1 IDENTIFIER ARE OPTIONAL,
BUT MUST BE LOCATED WITHIN THE ZONE INDICATED.
THE PAD #1 IDENTIFIER MAY BE EITHER A MOLD OR A
MARKED FEATURE
4
7
PACKAGE ROW AND COLUMN LABELING MAY VARY
AMONG µModule PRODUCTS. REVIEW EACH PACKAGE
LAYOUT CAREFULLY
SYMBOL TOLERANCE
aaa
0.15
bbb
0.10
!
6. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PADS: 66
5. PRIMARY DATUM -Z- IS SEATING PLANE
LAND DESIGNATION PER JESD MO-222
3
2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ASME Y14.5M-1994
aaa Z
2.19 – 2.45
1.27
BSC
TRAY PIN 1
BEVEL
COMPONENT
PIN “A1”
3
PADS
SEE NOTES
7.620
BSC
0.864 – 0.914
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1807 Rev B)
bbb Z
aaa Z
3.810
4
0.4445
0.000
0.4445
PAD “A1”
CORNER
6.350
15.00
BSC
1.270
LGA Package
66-Lead (15mm × 9mm × 2.32mm)
11
10
8
6
5
PACKAGE BOTTOM VIEW
7
12.70
BSC
4
3
LGA 66 0113 REV B
PACKAGE IN TRAY LOADING ORIENTATION
LTMXXXXXX
µModule
9
0.864 – 0.914
2
1
PAD 1
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
7
SEE NOTES
LTM4604
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Rev. C
17
6.350
5.080
3.810
2.540
2.540
3.810
LTM4604
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Pin Assignment Table
(Arranged by Pin Number)
PIN ID
FUNCTION
PIN ID
FUNCTION
PIN ID
FUNCTION
PIN ID
FUNCTION
A1
GND
B1
VIN
C1
VIN
D1
RUN/SS
A2
GND
B2
–
C2
–
D2
–
A3
GND
B3
SW
C3
VIN
D3
–
A4
GND
B4
SW
C4
VIN
D4
–
A5
GND
B5
–
C5
VIN
D5
–
A6
GND
B6
GND
C6
VIN
D6
–
A7
GND
B7
GND
C7
VIN
D7
VIN
A8
GND
B8
GND
C8
GND
D8
VOUT
A9
GND
B9
GND
C9
GND
D9
VOUT
A10
GND
B10
GND
C10
GND
D10
VOUT
A11
GND
B11
GND
C11
GND
D11
VOUT
PIN ID
FUNCTION
PIN ID
FUNCTION
PIN ID
FUNCTION
E1
TRACK
F1
PGOOD
G1
COMP
E2
–
F2
–
G2
FB
E3
–
F3
GND
G3
GND
E4
GND
F4
GND
G4
GND
E5
GND
F5
GND
G5
GND
E6
VIN
F6
VOUT
G6
VOUT
E7
VIN
F7
VOUT
G7
VOUT
E8
VOUT
F8
VOUT
G8
VOUT
E9
VOUT
F9
VOUT
G9
VOUT
E10
VOUT
F10
VOUT
G10
VOUT
E11
VOUT
F11
VOUT
G11
VOUT
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REVISION HISTORY
REV
DATE
DESCRIPTION
A
05/10
Updated Front Page Text
1
Updated Absolute Maximum Ratings and Pin Configuration Section
2
B
C
05/14
04/21
PAGE NUMBER
Updated Callouts on Graphs
5
Added text to Layout Checklist/Example Section
15
Updated Figure 16 Title
15
Updated thermal resistance and weight
2
Updated Minimum Input Voltage graph
4
Added output current information to Load Transient Response curves
4
Updated RUN/SS Pin Description
6
Updated Run Enable and Soft-Start section
10
Changed peak reflow to 260
2
Added MSL 4 to Order Information table
2
Rev. C
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