LT1270A/LT1270
8A and 10A High Efficiency
Switching Regulators
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FEATURES
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DESCRIPTIO
The LT1270A/LT1270 are monolithic high power switching regulators. Identical to the popular LT1070, except for
switching frequency (60kHz) and higher switch current,
they can be operated in all standard switching configurations including buck, boost, flyback, and inverting. A high
current, high efficiency switch is included on the die along
with all oscillator, control, and protection circuitry. Integration of all functions allows the LT1270A/LT1270 to be
built in a standard TO-220 power package. This makes it
extremely easy to use and provides “bust proof” operation
similar to that obtained with 3-pin linear regulators.
Wide Input Voltage Range: 3.5V to 30V
Low Quiescent Current: 7mA
Internal 8A Switch (10A for LT1270A)
Very Few External Parts Required
Self-Protected Against Overloads
Shutdown Mode Draws Only 100µA Supply Current
Flyback-Regulated Mode Has Fully Floating Outputs
Can be Externally Synchronized
(See LT1072 Data Sheet)
Comes in Standard 5-Pin TO-220 Package
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APPLICATIO S
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The LT1270A/LT1270 operate with supply voltages from
3.5V to 30V, and draw only 7mA quiescent current. By
utilizing current-mode switching techniques, they provide
excellent AC and DC load and line regulation.
High Efficiency Buck Converter
PC Power Supply with Multiple Outputs
Battery Upconverter
Negative-to-Positive Converter
The LT1270A/LT1270 use adaptive anti-sat switch drive to
allow very wide ranging load currents with no loss in
efficiency. An externally activated shutdown mode reduces total supply current to 100µA typical for standby
operation.
USER NOTE:
This data sheet is only intended to provide specifications, graphs and a general functional
description of the LT1270A/LT1270. Application circuits are included to show the capability of the
LT1270A/LT1270. A complete design manual (AN-19) should be obtained to assist in developing
new designs. AN-19 contains a comprehensive discussion of both the LT1070 and the external
components used with it, as well as complete formulas for calculating the values of these
components. AN-19 can also be used for the LT1270A/LT1270 by factoring in the higher switch
current rating and higher operating frequency.
A comprehensive CAD program called SwitcherCad is also available. Contact the local sales office
in your area or the factory direct.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
Maximum Output Power*
High Efficiency† Buck Converter
100
EFFICIENCY IS ≈ 88% @ 2A, 86% @ 5A.
FOR µPOWER SHUTDOWN OPTION, CONSULT FACTORY.
*THESE COMPONENTS RATED CONSERVATIVELY TO
IMPROVE EFFICIENCY. MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT
CAN BE 7A. FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY, THE INDUCTOR SHOULD
BE MOLYPERMALLOY OR FERRITE.
BOOST
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VSW
1N5819
LT1270*
VIN
FB
GND
VC
+
1µF
0.047µF
0.047µF
1k
35µH, 8A*
5V*
5A
ANODE
+
470µF
35V
LT1431CZ REF
CATHODE
MBR1035*
1N4158
560Ω
60
FLYBACK†
40
BUCK-BOOST, VO = 5V
(INVERTING)
20
9.1k
0
0
10k
2N3904
360Ω
BUCK-BOOST,
VO = 12V
(INVERTING)
80
OUTPUT POWER (W)
VIN
(8V TO 25V)
5
15
20
10
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
25
30
LT1270 • TA02
1000µF
25V
LT1270 • TA01
*MULTIPLY BY 1.2 FOR LT1270A.
BUCK MODE OUTPUT POWER ≈ (7.5A)(VOUT)
†
TRANSFORMER TURNS RATIO MUST BE
OPTIMUM TO ACHIEVE FULL POWER
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ABSOLUTE
PACKAGE/ORDER I FOR ATIO
(Note 1)
Supply Voltage ....................................................... 30V
Switch Output Voltage ............................................ 60V
Feedback Pin Voltage (Transient, 1ms) ................ ±15V
Operating Junction Temperature Range
LT1270AC/LT1270C (Oper.) ................ 0°C to 125°C
LT1270AC/LT1270C (Short-Ckt) ......... 0°C to 140°C
Storage Temperature Range ................ – 65°c to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)................ 300°C
FRONT VIEW
TAB
IS
GND
5
VIN
4
VSW
3
GND
2
FB
1
VC
ORDER PART
NUMBER
LT1270CT
LT1270ACT
T PACKAGE
5-LEAD PLASTIC TO-220
TJMAX = 100°C, θJA = 2°C/W, θJA = 50°C/ W
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The ● denotes specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 15V, VC = 0.5V, VFB = VREF, switch pin open, unless otherwise noted.
SYMBOL
VREF
PARAMETER
Reference Voltage
IB
Feedback Input Current
gm
Error Amplifier
Transconductance
Error Amplifier Source of
Sink Current
Error Amplifier Clamp Voltage
AV
IQ
Reference Voltage Line Regulation
Error Amplifier Voltage Gain
Minimum Input Voltage
Supply Current
Control Pin Threshold
CONDITIONS
Measured at Feedback Pin
VC = 0.8V
VFB = VREF
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∆lC = ±25µA
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VC = 1.5V
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Hi Clamp, VFB = 1V
Lo Clamp, VFB = 1.5V
3V ≤ VIN ≤ VMAX, VC = 0.8V
0.9V ≤ VC ≤ 1.4V
VFB
BV
VSAT
LIM
Change in Flyback Reference
Voltage
Flyback Reference Voltage
Line Regulation
Flyback Amplifier
Transconductance (gm)
Flyback Amplifier Source
and Sink Current
Output Switch Breakdown
Voltage
Output Switch ON
Resistance (Note 2, 4)
Control Voltage to Switch
Current Transconductance
Switch Current Limit (LT1270)
(Note 4)
3.0
10
1.08
1.25
0.54
UNITS
V
V
nA
nA
µmho
µmho
µA
µA
V
V
%/V
V/V
V
mA
V
V
V
3000
2400
150
120
1.80
0.25
4400
500
800
2.8
7
0.90
6.8
17.6
18.0
8.5
V
V
V
0.01
0.03
%/V
150
300
650
µmho
15
25
60
32
40
75
70
70
µA
µA
V
0.12
0.18
0.22
Ω
Ω
A/V
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3V ≤ VIN ≤ VMAX, VC = 0.6V
Duty Cycle = 0
IFB = 50µA
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VFB
TYP
1.244
1.244
350
0.05 ≤ IFB ≤ 1mA
IFB = 50µA
3V ≤ VIN ≤ VMAX
∆lC = ±10µA
VC = 0.6V Source
IFB = 50µA Sink
3V ≤ VIN ≤ VMAX
ISW = 1.5mA
TJ ≤ 100°C
TJ ≤ 125°C
200
0.38
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Normal/Flyback Threshold
on Feedback Pin
Flyback Reference Voltage
MIN
1.224
1.214
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0.70
0.50
0.40
15.0
14.0
4.5
0.45
16.3
MAX
1.264
1.274
750
1100
6000
7000
350
400
2.30
0.52
0.03
12
Duty Cycle = 50%, TJ ≤ 100°C
Duty Cycle = 80%, TJ ≤ 100°C
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8
6
16
14
A
A
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The ● denotes specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 15V, VC = 0.5V, VFB = VREF, switch pin open, unless otherwise noted.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
ILIM
Switch Current Limit (LT1270A)
(Note 4)
Supply Current Increase
During Switch-ON Time
Switching Frequency
Duty Cycle = 50%, TJ ≤ 100°C
Duty Cycle = 80%, TJ ≤ 100°C
∆IIN
∆ISW
f
MIN
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DCMAX
Maximum Switch Duty Cycle
Flyback Sense Delay Time
Shutdown Mode Supply Current
Shutdown Mode Threshold Voltage
3V ≤ VIN ≤ VMAX, VC = 0.05V
3V ≤ VIN ≤ VMAX
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Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life
of a device may be impaired.
Note 2: Measured with VC in Hi Clamp, VFB = 0.8V.
Note 3: For duty cycles (DC) between 50% and 80%, minimum guaranteed
TYP
MAX
UNITS
25
16.0
14.0
40
A
A
mA/A
10.0
7.5
50
50
80
100
50
60
92
1.5
100
150
70
70
95
400
250
300
kHz
kHz
%
µs
µA
mV
mV
switch current is given by ILIM = 6.67 (1.7 – DC) for the LT1270 and ILIM =
8.33 (1.7 – DC) for the LT1270A.
Note 4: Minimum current limit is reduced by 0.5A at 125°C. 100°C test
limits are guaranteed by correlation to 125°C tests.
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TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS
Switch Current Limit vs Duty Cycle
Switch Saturation Voltage
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1.6
SWITCH SATURATION VOLTAGE (V)
SWITCH CURRENT (A)
TJ = 25°C
18
–55°C
25°C
12
125°C
6
0
0
20
60
40
DUTY CYCLE (%)
80
1.2
0.8
0.4
0
100
0
2
6
8
4
SWITCH CURRENT (A)
LT1270 • TA03
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO S
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LT1270 • TA04
Boost Converter (5V to 12V)
5V
VIN
55µH*
VSW
MBR1020
12V, 2A
LT1270
10.7k
FB
GND
+ 1000µF
VC
25V
1k
1.24k
+
1µF
PULSE ENGINEERING #PE-92116
LT1270 • TA05
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no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation that the
interconnection of circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
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LT1270A/LT1270
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO S
Negative-to-Positive Buck-Boost Converter
Negative Buck Converter
L2
OPTIONAL
OUTPUT
FILTER
L1
55µH**
VIN
+
OPTIONAL
INPUT
FILTER
C3
+
D1
VSW
+
LT1270
C2
2000µF
+
C4
200µF*
OPTIONAL
INPUT FILTER
L3
10µH
FB
GND
VC
R3
2.2k
C1
0.22µF
L3
VIN
–12V
VIN
VOUT
12V, 3A
R1
11.3k
1.24k
D1
L1
100µH**
C2
1000µF
–5.2V, 7.5A
VSW
12k
LT1270
C3
100µF*
FB
GND
VC
C1
OPTIONAL
OUTPUT
FILTER
R2
1.24k
R3
VIN
–20V
LT1270 • TA06
R1
4.64k
LOAD
200µF
L2
4µF
LT1270 • TA07
*REQUIRED IF INPUT LEADS ≥ 2"
**PULSE ENGINEERING #PE-92116
+ C4
*REQUIRED IF INPUT LEADS ≥ 2"
**PULSE ENGINEERING #PE-92115
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTIO
T Package
5-Lead Plastic TO-220 (Standard)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1421)
.165 – .180
(4.191 – 4.572)
.147 – .155
(3.734 – 3.937)
DIA
.390 – .415
(9.906 – 10.541)
.045 – .055
(1.143 – 1.397)
.230 – .270
(5.842 – 6.858)
.570 – .620
(14.478 – 15.748)
.460 – .500
(11.684 – 12.700)
.330 – .370
(8.382 – 9.398)
.620
(15.75)
TYP
.700 – .728
(17.78 – 18.491)
SEATING PLANE
.152 – .202
.260 – .320 (3.861 – 5.131)
(6.60 – 8.13)
.095 – .115
(2.413 – 2.921)
.155 – .195*
(3.937 – 4.953)
.013 – .023
(0.330 – 0.584)
BSC
.067
(1.70)
.028 – .038
(0.711 – 0.965)
.135 – .165
(3.429 – 4.191)
* MEASURED AT THE SEATING PLANE
T5 (TO-220) 0801
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