LTC3260
Low Noise Dual Supply
Inverting Charge Pump
Features
Description
VIN Range: 4.5V to 32V
n Inverting Charge Pump Generates –V
IN
n Charge Pump Output Current Up to 100mA
n Low Noise Negative LDO Post Regulator
(ILDO– = 50mA Max)
n Low Noise Independent Positive LDO Regulator
(ILDO+ = 50mA Max)
n 100µA Quiescent Current in Burst Mode® Operation
with Both LDO Regulators On
n 50kHz to 500kHz Programmable Oscillator Frequency
n Stable with Ceramic Capacitors
n Short-Circuit/Thermal Protection
n Low Profile 3mm × 4mm 14-Pin DFN and Thermally
Enhanced 16-Pin MSOP Packages
The LTC®3260 is a low noise dual polarity output power
supply that includes an inverting charge pump with both
positive and negative LDO regulators. The charge pump
operates over a wide 4.5V to 32V input range and can deliver
up to 100mA of output current. Each LDO regulator can
provide up to 50mA of output current. The negative LDO
post regulator is powered from the charge pump output.
The LDO output voltages can be adjusted using external
resistor dividers.
n
Applications
Low Noise Bipolar/Inverting Supplies
Industrial/Instrumentation Low Noise Bias
Generators
n Portable Medical Equipment
n Portable Instruments
n
n
The charge pump employs either low quiescent current
Burst Mode operation or low noise constant frequency
mode. In Burst Mode operation the charge pump VOUT
regulates to –0.94 • VIN, and the LTC3260 draws only
100µA of quiescent current with both LDO regulators on.
In constant frequency mode the charge pump produces
an output equal to –VIN and operates at a fixed 500kHz
or to a programmed value between 50kHz to 500kHz using an external resistor. The LTC3260 is available in low
profile (0.75mm) 3mm x 4mm 14-pin DFN and thermally
enhanced 16-pin MSOP packages.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Burst Mode, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks
and ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
Typical Application
LDO Rejection of VOUT Ripple
±12V Outputs from a Single 15V Input
15V
10µF
1µF
LDO+
VIN
LTC3260
EN+
ADJ+
EN–
BYP+
MODE
GND
C+
BYP–
C–
–
ADJ
VOUT
LDO–
10µF
10nF
10nF
12V
909k
VLDO–
10mV/DIV
AC-COUPLED
VOUT
10mV/DIV
AC-COUPLED
100k
100k
909k
–15V
10µF
RT
10µF
3260 TA01a
200k
VLDO+
10mV/DIV
AC-COUPLED
–12V
VIN = 15V
VLDO+ = 12V
VLDO– = –12V
fOSC = 500kHz
ILDO+ = 50mA
ILDO– –50mA
1µs/DIV
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LTC3260
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Notes 1, 3)
VIN, EN+, EN–, MODE.................................. –0.3V to 36V
LDO+ ............................................................–16V to 36V
VOUT, LDO – ................................................ –36V to 0.3V
RT, ADJ+....................................................... –0.3V to 6V
BYP+.......................................................... –0.3V to 2.5V
ADJ –............................................................. –6V to 0.3V
BYP–.......................................................... –2.5V to 0.3V
VOUT, LDO+, LDO – Short-Circuit Duration......... Indefinite
Operating Junction Temperature Range
(Note 2)................................................... –55°C to 150°C
Storage Temperature Range.................. –65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)
MSE Only........................................................... 300°C
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
EN+
1
14 BYP+
RT
2
13 ADJ+
BYP–
3
ADJ–
4
LDO–
5
VOUT
6
C–
15
GND
7
TOP VIEW
EN+
RT
BYP–
ADJ–
LDO–
VOUT
C–
NC
12 MODE
11 EN–
10 LDO+
9 VIN
8 C+
DE PACKAGE
14-LEAD (4mm × 3mm) PLASTIC DFN
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 43°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 15) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
17
GND
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
BYP+
ADJ+
MODE
EN–
LDO+
VIN
C+
NC
MSE PACKAGE
16-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 43°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 17) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
Order Information
LEAD FREE FINISH
TAPE AND REEL
PART MARKING*
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
TEMPERATURE RANGE
LTC3260EDE#PBF
LTC3260EDE#TRPBF
3260
14-Lead (4mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN
–40°C to 125°C
LTC3260IDE#PBF
LTC3260IDE#TRPBF
3260
14-Lead (4mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN
–40°C to 125°C
LTC3260EMSE#PBF
LTC3260EMSE#TRPBF
3260
16-Lead Plastic MSOP
–40°C to 125°C
LTC3260IMSE#PBF
LTC3260IMSE#TRPBF
3260
16-Lead Plastic MSOP
–40°C to 125°C
LTC3260HMSE#PBF
LTC3260HMSE#TRPBF
3260
16-Lead Plastic MSOP
–40°C to 150°C
LTC3260MPMSE#PBF
LTC3260MPMSE#TRPBF
3260
16-Lead Plastic MSOP
–55°C to 150°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 non-standard 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/
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LTC3260
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 = EN+ = EN– = 12V, MODE = 0V, RT = 200kΩ.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Charge Pump
VIN
Input Voltage Range
VUVLO
VIN Undervoltage Lockout Threshold
VIN Rising
VIN Falling
IVIN
VIN Quiescent Current
Shutdown, EN+ = EN– = 0V
EN– = 0V, ILDO+ = 0mA
MODE = VIN, EN+ = 0V, IVOUT = ILDO– = 0mA
MODE = VIN, IVOUT = ILDO+ = ILDO– = 0mA
MODE = 0V, IVOUT = 0mA
VRT
RT Regulation Voltage
VOUT
VOUT Regulation Voltage
MODE = 12V
MODE = 0V
fOSC
Oscillator Frequency
RT = GND
ROUT
Charge Pump Output Impedance
MODE = 0V, RT = GND
ISHORT_CKT
Max IVOUT Short-Circuit Current
VOUT = GND
l
l
l
4.5
3.4
450
32
V
3.8
3.6
4
V
V
2
30
80
100
3.5
5
50
160
200
5.5
1.200
V
–0.94 • VIN
–VIN
V
V
500
550
32
l
VMODE(H)
MODE Threshold Rising
l
VMODE(L)
MODE Threshold Falling
l
IMODE
MODE Pin Internal Pull-Down Current
100
0.4
VIN = MODE = 32V
µA
µA
µA
µA
mA
kHz
Ω
160
250
1.1
2.0
mA
V
1.0
V
0.7
µA
50mA Positive Regulator
LDO+ Output Voltage Range
ADJ+ Reference Voltage
VADJ+
IADJ+
ILDO+(SC)
ADJ+ Input Current
l
1.2
l
1.176
VADJ+ = 1.2V
LDO+ Short-Circuit Current
l
50
Load Regulation
VDROPOUT
1.200
–50
Line Regulation
+
32
mA
0.03
mV/mA
ILDO
400
CBYP+ = 10nF
100
l
EN+ Threshold Falling
l
EN+ Pin Internal Pull-Down Current
1.1
0.4
VIN = EN+ = 32V
nA
mV/V
Output Voltage Noise
VEN+(L)
IEN+
V
50
100
+ = 50mA
EN+ Threshold Rising
1.224
0.04
LDO+ Dropout Voltage
VEN+(H)
V
800
mV
µVRMS
2.0
V
1.0
V
0.7
µA
50mA Negative Regulator
LDO– Output Voltage Range
VADJ–
IADJ–
ILDO–(SC)
VDROPOUT–
ADJ– Reference Voltage
ADJ– Input Current
l
–1.224
VADJ
–1.200
–50
l
50
–1.2
V
–1.176
V
50
100
nA
mA
Line Regulation
0.002
mV/V
Load Regulation
0.02
mV/mA
LDO– Dropout Voltage
ILDO– = 50mA
Output Voltage Noise
CBYP– = 10nF
EN– Threshold Rising
VEN(L)
EN– Threshold Falling
IEN
–32
– = –1.2V
LDO– Short-Circuit Current
VEN(H)
–
l
EN– Pin Internal Pull-Down Current
200
100
1.1
l
l
VIN
= EN– = 32V
500
0.4
mV
µVRMS
2.0
V
1.0
V
1.4
µA
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Electrical Characteristics
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 LTC3260 is tested under pulsed load conditions such that
TJ ≈ TA. The LTC3260E is guaranteed to meet specifications from
0°C to 85°C junction temperature. Specifications over the –40°C to
125°C operating junction temperature range are assured by design,
characterization and correlation with statistical process controls. The
LTC3260I is guaranteed over the –40°C to 125°C operating junction
temperature range, the LTC3260H is guaranteed over the –40°C to 150°C
operating junction temperature range and the LTC3260MP is tested and
guaranteed over the full –55°C to 150°C operating junction temperature
range. Note that the maximum ambient temperature consistent with
these specifications is determined by specific operating conditions in
conjunction with board layout, the rated package thermal impedance and
other environmental factors.
The junction temperature (TJ, in °C) is calculated from the ambient
temperature (TA, in °C) and power dissipation (PD, in Watts) according to
the formula:
TJ = TA + (PD • θJA),
where θJA = 43°C/W is the package thermal impedance.
Note 3: This IC includes overtemperature protection that is intended
to protect the device during momentary overload conditions. Junction
temperatures will exceed 150°C when overtemperature protection is
active. Continuous operation above the specified maximum operating
junction temperature may result in device degradation or failure.
Typical Performance Characteristics
(TA = 25°C, CFLY = 1µF, CIN = COUT = CLDO+ = CLDO– = 10µF unless otherwise noted)
Oscillator Frequency
vs Supply Voltage
600
400
300
RT = 200kΩ
200
100
0
5
20
15
25
10
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
30
500
400
300
200
10
1
100
RT (kΩ)
1000
QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
100
80
60
Burst Mode OPERATION
WITH NEGATIVE LDO ON
40
0
–50 –25
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
3260 G04
VIN = 12V
VIN = 5V
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Quiescent Current vs Temperature
(Constant Frequency Mode)
10
12
10
fOSC = 500kHz
8
6
fOSC = 200kHz
4
0
VIN = 12V
9
fOSC = 50kHz
2
POSITIVE LDO ON
20
VIN = 32V
3260 G03
14
Burst Mode OPERATION
WITH BOTH LDOs ON
10
0
–50 –25
10000
16
VIN = 12V
120
15
Quiescent Current vs Supply
Voltage (Constant Frequency Mode)
Quiescent Current vs Temperature
140
20
3260 G02
3260 G01
160
25
5
100
0
35
Shutdown Current vs Temperature
30
QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)
0
Oscillator Frequency vs RT
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA)
RT = GND
500
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
600
0
5
25
20
15
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
10
fOSC = 500kHz
8
7
6
5
4
fOSC = 200kHz
3
2
fOSC = 50kHz
1
30
35
3260 G05
0
–50 –25
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
3260 G06
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Typical Performance Characteristics
(TA = 25°C, CFLY = 1µF, CIN = COUT = CLDO+ = CLDO– = 10µF unless otherwise noted)
Effective Open-Loop Resistance
vs Temperature
250
50
40
30
20
VIN = 32V
VIN = 25V
VIN = 12V
10
0
–50 –25
0
200
100
RT = 200kΩ
50
0
5
20
10
25
15
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
800
fOSC = 500kHz
30
20
1.212
1.200
1.188
0
5
10
15
20
25
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
30
35
1.176
–50 –25
0
700
100
3260 G09
VIN = 12V
ILDO+ = 50mA
600
500
400
300
200
60
0.14
LDO+ Load Regulation
1.2006
VIN = 12V
0
0.1
1
10
100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
1.2004
0.10
1.2002
0.08
1.2000
0.06
1.1998
0.04
1.1996
0.02
1000
0
0
1
10
100
ILOAD (mA)
3260 G13
VIN = 12V
UNITY GAIN
VLDO+ (V)
GND PIN CURRENT (mA)
50
VIN = 6.5V
VLDO+ = 5V
ILDO+ = 50mA
VRIPPLE = 50mVRMS
CLDO+ = 10µF
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
3260 G12
LDO+ GND Pin Current vs ILOAD
0.12
30
0
3260 G11
LDO+ Supply Rejection
40
0
–50 –25
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
3260 G10
10
1
10
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
100
10
20
fOSC = 500kHz
0.1
LDO+ Dropout Voltage
vs Temperature
LDO+ DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
ADJ+ PIN VOLTAGE (V)
EFFECTIVE OPEN-LOOP RESISTANCE (Ω)
fOSC = 200kHz
40
1.0
ADJ+ Pin Voltage vs Temperature
60
0
LDO+ SUPPLY REJECTION (dB)
35
30
80
50
fOSC = 50kHz
1.5
0
1.224
70
2.0
3260 G08
90
fOSC = 200kHz
0.5
3620 G07
Effective Open-Loop Resistance
vs Supply Voltage
VIN = 12V
2.5
RT = GND
150
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
3.0
VOLTAGE LOSS (V)
fOSC = 500kHz
VOUT SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT (mA)
EFFECTIVE OPEN-LOOP RESISTANCE (Ω)
60
Voltage Loss (VIN – |VOUT|)
vs Output Current (Constant
Frequency Mode)
VOUT Short-Circuit Current
vs Supply Voltage
3260 G14
1.1994
0.1
1
ILDO+ (mA)
10
100
3260 G15
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Typical Performance
Characteristics
+
–
(TA = 25°C, CFLY = 1µF, CIN = COUT = CLDO = CLDO = 10µF unless otherwise noted)
LDO– Dropout Voltage
vs Temperature
ADJ– Pin Voltage vs Temperature
60
400
–1.188
–1.200
–1.212
VOUT = –12V
–
350 ILDO = 50mA
LDO– SUPPLY REJECTION (dB)
LDO– DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
–1.176
ADJ– PIN VOLTAGE (V)
LDO– Power Supply Rejection
300
250
200
150
100
50
–1.224
–50 –25
0
0
–50 –25
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0
VOUT = –12V
UNITY GAIN
VLDO– (V)
–1.2000
–1.2002
–1.2004
ILDO– (mA)
10
1
10
100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
100
1000
3260 G18
VLDO+
10mV/DIV
AC-COUPLED
VLDO+
10mV/DIV
AC-COUPLED
1
10
VOUT = –6.5V
VLDO– = –5V
ILDO– = –50mA
VRIPPLE = 50mVRMS
CLDO– = 10µF
LDO+ Load Transient
VLDO–
10mV/DIV
AC-COUPLED
VOUT
10mV/DIV
AC-COUPLED
0.1
20
LDO Rejection of VOUT Ripple
–1.1998
–1.2006
30
3260 G17
LDO– Load Regulation
–1.1996
40
0
0.1
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
3260 G16
–1.1994
50
ILDO+
VIN = 15V
VLDO+ = 12V
VLDO– = –12V
fOSC = 500kHz
ILDO+ = 50mA
ILDO– –50mA
1µs/DIV
20mA
2mA
3260 G20
VIN = 12V
VLDO+ = 5V
40µs/DIV
3260 G21
3260 G19
VOUT Transient (Burst Mode
Operation, MODE = H)
LDO – Load Transient
VOUT Transient
(MODE = Low to High)
VLDO–
10mV/DIV
AC-COUPLED
VOUT
500mV/DIV
AC-COUPLED
VOUT
500mV/DIV
AC-COUPLED
– –2mA
–5mA
IOUT–
–50mA
MODE
ILDO
–20mA
VIN = 12V
40µs/DIV
VLDO– = –5V
REFER TO FIGURE 3
3260 G22
VIN = 12V
fOSC = 500kHz
2ms/DIV
3260 G23
VIN = 12V
fOSC = 500kHz
IOUT = –5mA
2ms/DIV
3260 G24
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Pin Functions
(DFN/MSOP)
EN+ (Pin 1/ Pin 1): Logic Input. A logic “high” on the EN+
pin enables the positive low dropout (LDO+) regulator.
RT (Pin 2/Pin 2): Input Connection for Programming the
Switching Frequency. The RT pin servos to a fixed 1.2V
when the EN– pin is driven to a logic “high”. A resistor from
RT to GND sets the charge pump switching frequency. If
the RT pin is tied to GND, the switching frequency defaults
to a fixed 500kHz.
BYP– (Pin 3/ Pin 3): LDO– Reference Bypass Pin. Connect
a capacitor from BYP– to GND to reduce LDO– output
noise. Leave floating if unused.
ADJ– (Pin 4/ Pin 4): Feedback Input for the Negative Low
Dropout Regulator. This pin servos to a fixed voltage of
–1.2V when the control loop is complete.
LDO– (Pin 5/ Pin 5): Negative Low Dropout (LDO–) Linear
Regulator Output. This pin requires a low ESR (equivalent
series resistance) capacitor with at least 2µF capacitance
to ground for stability.
VOUT (Pin 6/ Pin 6): Charge Pump Output Voltage. In
constant frequency mode (MODE = low) this pin is driven
to –VIN. In Burst Mode operation, (MODE = high) this pin
voltage is regulated to –0.94 • VIN using an internal burst
comparator with hysteretic control.
C– (Pin 7/ Pin 7): Flying Capacitor Negative Connection.
C+ (Pin 8/ Pin 10): Flying Capacitor Positive Connection.
NC (Pins 8, 9 MSOP Only): No Connect. These pins are not
connected to the LTC3260 die. These pins should be left
floating, connected to ground or shorted to adjacent pins.
LDO+ (Pin 10/ Pin 12): Positive Low Dropout (LDO+)
Output. This pin requires a low ESR capacitor with at least
2µF capacitance to ground for stability.
EN– (Pin 11/ Pin 13): Logic Input. A logic “high” on the
EN– pin enables the inverting charge pump as well as the
negative LDO regulator.
MODE (Pin 12/ Pin 14): Logic Input. The MODE pin determines the charge pump operating mode. A logic “high”
on the MODE pin forces the charge pump to operate in
Burst Mode operation regulating VOUT to approximately
–0.94 • VIN with hysteretic control. A logic “low” on the
MODE pin forces the charge pump to operate as an openloop inverter with a constant switching frequency. The
switching frequency in both modes is determined by an
external resistor from the RT pin to GND. In Burst Mode
operation, this represents the frequency of the burst cycles
before the part enters the low quiescent current sleep state.
ADJ+ (Pin 13/ Pin 15): Feedback Input for the Positive
Low Dropout (LDO+) Regulator. This pin servos to a fixed
voltage of 1.2V when the control loop is complete.
BYP+ (Pin 14/Pin 16): LDO+ Reference Bypass Pin. Connect a capacitor from BYP+ to GND to reduce LDO+ output
noise. Leave floating if unused.
GND (Exposed Pad Pin 15/ Exposed Pad Pin 17): Ground.
The exposed package pad is ground and must be soldered
to the PC board ground plane for proper functionality and
for rated thermal performance.
VIN (Pin 9/ Pin 11): Input Voltage for Both Charge Pump
and Positive Low Dropout (LDO+) Regulator. VIN should
be bypassed with a low impedance ceramic capacitor.
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LTC3260
Block Diagram
Note: Pin numbers are as per DFN package. Refer to the Pin Functions section for corresponding MSOP pin numbers.
1
EN+
INVERTING
CHARGE PUMP
9
LDO+
VIN
S1
8
7
C+
S3
C–
S2
–
+
S4
11
12
RT
EN–
MODE
BYP+
1.2V
REF
50kHz
TO
500kHz
OSC
BYP–
–1.2V
REF
ADJ–
–
2
VOUT
CHARGE
PUMP
AND
INPUT
LOGIC
LDO–
15
13
14
3
4
+
6
ADJ+
10
5
GND
Operation (Refer to the Block Diagram)
The LTC3260 is a high voltage low noise dual output
regulator. It includes an inverting charge pump and two
LDO regulators to generate bipolar low noise supply rails
from a single positive input. It supports a wide input power
supply range from 4.5V to 32V.
Shutdown Mode
In shutdown mode, all circuitry except the internal bias is
turned off. The LTC3260 is in shutdown when a logic low
is applied to both the enable inputs (EN+ and EN–). The
LTC3260 only draws 2µA (typical) from the VIN supply
in shutdown.
Charge Pump Constant Frequency Operation
The LTC3260 provides low noise constant frequency operation when a logic low is applied to the MODE pin. The
charge pump and oscillator circuit are enabled using the
EN– pin. At the beginning of a clock cycle, switches S1 and
S2 are closed. The external flying capacitor across the C+
and C– pins is charged to the VIN supply. In the second
phase of the clock cycle, switches S1 and S2 are opened,
while switches S3 and S4 are closed. In this configuration
the C+ side of the flying capacitor is grounded and charge
is delivered through the C– pin to VOUT. In steady state
the VOUT pin regulates at –VIN less any voltage drop due
to the load current on VOUT or LDO.
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Operation (Refer to the Block Diagram)
The charge transfer frequency can be adjusted between
50kHz and 500kHz using an external resistor on the RT
pin. At slower frequencies the effective open-loop output
resistance (ROL) of the charge pump is larger and it is able
to provide smaller average output current. Figure 1 can
be used to determine a suitable value of RT to achieve a
required oscillator frequency. If the RT pin is grounded,
the part operates at a constant frequency of 500kHz.
Charge Pump Soft-Start
500
The LTC3260 has built in soft-start circuitry to prevent
excessive current flow during start-up. The soft-start is
achieved by internal circuitry that slowly ramps the amount
of current available at the output storage capacitor. The
soft-start circuitry is reset in the event of a commanded
shutdown or thermal shutdown.
400
Charge Pump Short-Circuit/Thermal Protection
600
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
mizes the charge pump ROL, quickly charges the output
up to the burst threshold and optimizes the duration of
the low current sleep state.
300
200
100
0
1
10
100
RT (kΩ)
1000
10000
3260 F01
Figure 1. Oscillator Frequency vs RT
Charge Pump Burst Mode Operation
The LTC3260 provides low power Burst Mode operation
when a logic high is applied to the MODE pin. In Burst
Mode operation, the charge pump charges the VOUT pin to
–0.94 • VIN (typical). The part then shuts down the internal
oscillator to reduce switching losses and goes into a low
current state. This state is referred to as the sleep state in
which the IC consumes only about 100µA with both LDOs
enabled. When the output voltage droops enough to overcome the burst comparator hysteresis, the part wakes up
and commences charge pump cycles until output voltage
exceeds –0.94 • VIN (typical). This mode provides lower
operating current at the cost of higher output ripple and
is ideal for light load operation.
The frequency of charging cycles is set by the external
resistor on the RT pin. The charge pump has a lower
ROL at higher frequencies. For Burst Mode operation it is
recommended that the RT pin be tied to GND. This mini-
The LTC3260 has built-in short-circuit current limit as
well as overtemperature protection. During a short-circuit
condition, the part automatically limits its output current
to approximately 160mA. If the junction temperature
exceeds approximately 175°C the thermal shutdown
circuitry disables current delivery to the output. Once
the junction temperature drops back to approximately
165°C current delivery to the output is resumed. When
thermal protection is active the junction temperature is
beyond the specified operating range. Thermal protection
is intended for momentary overload conditions outside
normal operation. Continuous operation above the specified maximum operating junction temperature may impair
device reliability.
Positive Low Dropout Linear Regulator (LDO+)
The positive low dropout regulator (LDO+) supports a load
of up to 50mA. The LDO+ takes power from the VIN pin
and drives the LDO+ output pin to a voltage programmed
by the resistor divider connected between the LDO+, ADJ+
and GND pins. For stability, the LDO+ output must be bypassed to ground with a low ESR ceramic capacitor that
maintains a capacitance of at least 2µF across operating
temperature and voltage.
The LDO+ is enabled or disabled via the EN+ logic input pin.
When the LDO+ is enabled, a soft-start circuit ramps its
regulation point from zero to the final value over a period
of 75µs, reducing the inrush current on VIN.
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Operation (Refer to the Block Diagram)
Figure 2 shows the LDO+ regulator application circuit.
The LDO+ output voltage VLDO+ can be programmed by
choosing suitable values of R1 and R2 such that:
negative by the charge pump circuitry. Soft-start circuitry
in the charge pump also provides soft-start functionality
for the LDO– and prevents excessive inrush currents.
R1
VLDO+ = 1.2V • + 1
R2
Figure 3 shows the LDO– regulator application circuit.
The LDO– output voltage VLDO– can be programmed by
choosing suitable values of R1 and R2 such that:
An optional capacitor of 10nF can be connected from the
BYP+ pin to ground. This capacitor bypasses the internal
1.2V reference of the LTC3260 and improves the noise
performance of the LDO+. If this function is not used the
BYP+ pin should be left floating.
VIN
LTC3260
EN+
0
1
LDO+
R1
ADJ+
BYP+
1.2V
REF
COUT
LDO
OUTPUT
R2
CBYP+
GND
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Figure 2: Positive LDO Application Circuit
Negative Low Dropout Linear Regulator (LDO–)
The negative low dropout regulator (LDO–) supports a
load of up to 50mA. The LDO– takes power from the VOUT
pin (output of the inverting charge pump) and drives the
LDO– output pin to a voltage programmed by the resistor divider connected between the LDO–, ADJ– and GND
pins. For stability, the LDO– output must be bypassed to
ground with a low ESR ceramic capacitor that maintains a
capacitance of at least 2µF across operating temperature
and voltage.
The LDO– is enabled or disabled via the EN– logic input
pin. Initially, when the EN– logic input is low, the charge
pump circuitry is disabled and the VOUT pin is at GND.
When EN– is switched high, the VOUT pin will be driven
R1
VLDO – = –1.2V • + 1
R2
When the inverting charge pump is in Burst Mode operation (MODE = high), the typical hysteresis on the VOUT
pin is 2% of VIN voltage. The LDO– voltage should be set
high enough above VOUT in order to prevent LDO– from
entering dropout during normal operation.
An optional capacitor of 10nF can be connected from the
BYP– pin to ground. This capacitor bypasses the internal
–1.2V reference of the LTC3260 and improves the noise
performance of the LDO–. If this function is not used the
BYP – pin should be left floating.
In order to improve transient response, an optional
capacitor, CADJ–, may be used as shown in Figure 3. A
recommended value for CADJ– is 10pF. Experimentation
with capacitor values between 2pF and 22pF may yield
improved transient response.
–1.2V
REF
LTC3260
GND
BYP–
CBYP–
ADJ–
EN–
LDO–
1
CADJ–
R2
R1
COUT
LDO
OUTPUT
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0
VOUT
Figure 3: Negative LDO Application Circuit
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Applications Information
Effective Open-Loop Output Resistance
The effective open-loop output resistance (ROL) of a charge
pump is a very important parameter which determines the
strength of the charge pump. The value of this parameter
depends on many factors such as the oscillator frequency
(fOSC), value of the flying capacitor (CFLY), the nonoverlap
time, the internal switch resistances (RS) and the ESR of
the external capacitors.
Typical ROL values as a function of temperature are shown
in Figure 4
EFFECTIVE OPEN-LOOP RESISTANCE (Ω)
60
fOSC = 500kHz
50
40
30
20
VIN = 32V
VIN = 25V
VIN = 12V
10
0
–50 –25
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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Figure 4. Typical ROL vs Temperature
Input/Output Capacitor Selection
The style and value of capacitors used with the LTC3260
determine several important parameters such as regulator
control loop stability, output ripple, charge pump strength
and minimum turn-on time. To reduce noise and ripple,
it is recommended that low ESR ceramic capacitors be
used for the charge pump and LDO outputs. All capacitors
should retain at least 2µF of capacitance over operating
temperature and bias voltage. Tantalum and aluminum
capacitors can be used in parallel with a ceramic capacitor
to increase the total capacitance but should not be used
alone because of their high ESR. In constant frequency
mode, the value of COUT directly controls the amount of
output ripple for a given load current. Increasing the size of
COUT will reduce the output ripple at the expense of higher
minimum turn-on time. The peak-to-peak output ripple at
the VOUT pin is approximately given by the expression:
VRIPPLE(P-P) ≈
IOUT
COUT
1
– tON
fOSC
where COUT is the value of the output capacitor, fOSC is the
oscillator frequency and tON is the on-time of the oscillator
(1µs typical).
Just as the value of COUT controls the amount of output
ripple, the value of CIN controls the amount of ripple present
at the input (VIN) pin. The amount of bypass capacitance
required at the input depends on the source impedance
driving VIN. For best results it is recommended that VIN
be bypassed with at least 2µF of low ESR capacitance. A
high ESR capacitor such as tantalum or aluminum will
have higher input noise than a low ESR ceramic capacitor.
Therefore, a ceramic capacitor is recommended as the
main bypass capacitance with a tantalum or aluminum
capacitor used in parallel if desired.
Flying Capacitor Selection
The flying capacitor controls the strength of the charge
pump. A 1µF or greater ceramic capacitor is suggested
for the flying capacitor for applications requiring the full
rated output current of the charge pump.
For very light load applications, the flying capacitor may
be reduced to save space or cost. For example, a 0.2µF
capacitor might be sufficient for load currents up to 20mA.
A smaller flying capacitor leads to a larger effective openloop resistance (ROL) and thus limits the maximum load
current that can be delivered by the charge pump.
Ceramic Capacitors
Ceramic capacitors of different materials lose their capacitance with higher temperature and voltage at different rates.
For example, a capacitor made of X5R or X7R material
will retain most of its capacitance from –40°C to 85°C
whereas a Z5U or Y5V style capacitor will lose considerable
capacitance over that range. Z5U and Y5V capacitors may
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Applications Information
also have a poor voltage coefficient causing them to lose
60% or more of their capacitance when the rated voltage
is applied. Therefore when comparing different capacitors,
it is often more appropriate to compare the amount of
achievable capacitance for a given case size rather than
discussing the specified capacitance value. The capacitor
manufacture’s data sheet should be consulted to ensure
the desired capacitance at all temperatures and voltages.
Table 1 is a list of ceramic capacitor manufacturers and
their websites.
Table 1
AVX
www.avxcorp.com
Kemet
www.kemet.com
Murata
www.murata.com
Taiyo Yuden
www.t-yuden.com
Vishay
www.vishay.com
TDK
www.component.tdk.com
The flying capacitor nodes C+ and C– switch large currents at a high frequency. These nodes should not be
routed close to sensitive pins such as the LDO feedback
pins (ADJ+ and ADJ–) and internal reference bypass pins
(BYP+ and BYP–).
Thermal Management
At high input voltages and maximum output current, there
can be substantial power dissipation in the LTC3260. If
the junction temperature increases above approximately
175°C, the thermal shutdown circuitry will automatically
deactivate the output. To reduce the maximum junction
temperature, a good thermal connection to the PC board
ground plane is recommended. Connecting the exposed pad
of the package to a ground plane under the device on two
layers of the PC board can reduce the thermal resistance
of the package and PC board considerably.
Layout Considerations
Derating Power at High Temperatures
Due to high switching frequency and high transient currents
produced by LTC3260, careful board layout is necessary
for optimum performance. A true ground plane and short
connections to all the external capacitors will improve
performance and ensure proper regulation under all conditions. Figure 5 shows an example layout for the LTC3260.
To prevent an overtemperature condition in high power
applications, Figure 6 should be used to determine the
maximum combination of ambient temperature and power
dissipation.
Power dissipated in the positive LDO:
GND
PLDO+ = (VIN – VLDO+) • ILDO+
Power dissipated in the negative LDO:
CFLY
VIN
VOUT
CBYP–
LDO+
LDO–
GND
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Figure 5. Recommended Layout
PLDO– = (|VOUT| – |VLDO–|) • ILDO– and
Power dissipated in the inverting charge pump:
PCP = (VIN – |VOUT|) • (IOUT + ILDO–)
where IOUT denotes any additional current that might be
pulled directly from the VOUT pin. The LDO– current is
also supplied by the charge pump through VOUT and is
therefore included in the charge pump power dissipation.
RT
CBYP+
The power dissipated in the LTC3260 should always fall
under the line shown for a given ambient temperature. The
power dissipated in the LTC3260 has three components.
The total power dissipation of the LTC3260 is given by:
PD = PLDO+ + PLDO– + PCP
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Applications Information
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION (W)
6
The derating curve in Figure 6 assumes a maximum thermal resistance, θJA, of 43°C/W for the package. This can
be achieved with a four layer PCB that includes 2oz Cu
traces and six vias from the exposed pad of the LTC3260
to the ground plane.
θJA = 43°C/W
5
4
3
2
1
It is recommended that the LTC3260 be operated in the
region corresponding to TJ ≤ 150°C for continuous operation as shown in Figure 6. Operation beyond 150°C
should be avoided as it may degrade part performance
and lifetime. At high temperatures, typically around 175°C,
the part is placed in thermal shutdown and all outputs are
disabled. When the part cools back down to a low enough
temperature, typically around 165°C, the outputs are reenabled and the part resumes normal operation.
TJ = 150°C
RECOMMENDED
OPERATION
0
–50 –25
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
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Figure 6. Maximum Power Dissipation vs Ambient Temperature
Typical Applications
Low Power ±24V Power Supply from a Single-Ended 28V Input Supply
9
28V
C1
4.7µF
1
11
12
C2
1µF
8
7
6
C3
4.7µF
10
LDO+
VIN
LTC3260
EN+
ADJ+
EN–
BYP+
24V
C4
4.7µF
13
R1
1.91M
14
R2
100k
15
MODE
GND
C+
BYP–
C–
–
ADJ
VOUT
5
LDO–
R3
100k
3
4
R4
1.91M
C7
4.7µF
RT
2
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–24V
High Voltage Input to Bipolar Output with Highly Efficient Dividing/Inverting Charge Pump
13.5V TO 32V
C2
1µF
50V
D3
MBR0540
11
C1
4.7µF
50V
1
VIN
12
ADJ+
15
EN+
13
EN–
10 +
C
D1
MBR0540
BYP+
C5
0.01µF
3
BYP–
4
–
ADJ
7
C–
LDO–
R1
316k
16
LTC3260
D2
MBR0540
C3
1µF
50V
LDO+
C6
0.01µF
C8
4.7µF
25V
5V
R2
100k
R3
100k
R4
316k
5
6
NOTE: THE LTC3260 WILL ALWAYS RUN
VOUT
IN CONTINUOUS FREQUENCY REGARDLESS
OF THE MODE PIN SETTING BECAUSE VOUT
MODE GND RT
IS ALWAYS LESS THAN –1/2VIN
14 17 2
C4
4.7µF
C7
4.7µF
–5V
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V –V –I
•ROL
VOUT ~ – IN F OUT
– VF
2
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LTC3260
Typical Applications
28V Dual Tracking Bipolar Supply with Outputs from ±5V to ±25V
28V
11
C1
4.7µF
50V
C2
1µF
50V
1
VIN
14
2
12
ADJ+
15
EN+
13
EN–
10 +
C
7
LDO+
BYP+
16
C4
0.01µF
LTC3260
4
ADJ–
3
–
BYP
C–
MODE
LDO–
RT
VOUT
GND
17
R1
732k
C5
0.01µF
C7
4.7µF
50V
OUT
R2
73.2k
R3
500k
R4
732k
5
6
C3
4.7µF
35V
C6
4.7µF
35V
–OUT
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Package Description
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings.
DE Package
14-Lead Plastic DFN (4mm × 3mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1708 Rev B)
4.00 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
R = 0.05
TYP
0.70 ±0.05
3.60 ±0.05
2.20 ±0.05
3.30 ±0.05
PACKAGE
OUTLINE
PIN 1
TOP MARK
(SEE NOTE 6)
1.70 ±0.05
0.25 ±0.05
0.50 BSC
0.200 REF
3.00 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
0.75 ±0.05
R = 0.115
TYP
8
0.40 ±0.10
14
3.30 ±0.10
1.70 ±0.10
PIN 1 NOTCH
R = 0.20 OR
0.35 × 45°
CHAMFER
(DE14) DFN 0806 REV B
7
1
0.25 ±0.05
0.50 BSC
3.00 REF
3.00 REF
0.00 – 0.05
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED
NOTE:
1. DRAWING PROPOSED TO BE MADE VARIATION OF VERSION (WGED-3) IN JEDEC 4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
PACKAGE OUTLINE MO-229
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE
TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE
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Package Description
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings.
MSE Package
16-Lead Plastic MSOP, Exposed Die Pad
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1667 Rev E)
BOTTOM VIEW OF
EXPOSED PAD OPTION
2.845 ±0.102
(.112 ±.004)
5.23
(.206)
MIN
2.845 ±0.102
(.112 ±.004)
0.889 ±0.127
(.035 ±.005)
8
1
1.651 ±0.102
(.065 ±.004)
1.651 ±0.102 3.20 – 3.45
(.065 ±.004) (.126 – .136)
0.305 ±0.038
(.0120 ±.0015)
TYP
16
0.50
(.0197)
BSC
4.039 ±0.102
(.159 ±.004)
(NOTE 3)
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
0.254
(.010)
0.35
REF
0.12 REF
DETAIL “B”
CORNER TAIL IS PART OF
DETAIL “B” THE LEADFRAME FEATURE.
FOR REFERENCE ONLY
9
NO MEASUREMENT PURPOSE
0.280 ±0.076
(.011 ±.003)
REF
16151413121110 9
DETAIL “A”
0° – 6° TYP
3.00 ±0.102
(.118 ±.004)
(NOTE 4)
4.90 ±0.152
(.193 ±.006)
GAUGE PLANE
0.53 ±0.152
(.021 ±.006)
DETAIL “A”
1.10
(.043)
MAX
0.18
(.007)
SEATING
PLANE
0.17 – 0.27
(.007 – .011)
TYP
1234567 8
0.50
(.0197)
BSC
NOTE:
1. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETER/(INCH)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS.
MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
5. LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0.102mm (.004") MAX
6. EXPOSED PAD DIMENSION DOES INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH ON E-PAD SHALL
NOT EXCEED 0.254mm (.010") PER SIDE.
0.86
(.034)
REF
0.1016 ±0.0508
(.004 ±.002)
MSOP (MSE16) 0911 REV E
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Revision History
REV
DATE
DESCRIPTION
A
09/12
Changed Operating Junction Temperature.
PAGE NUMBER
Add H- and MP-grade options.
2
Throughout
Add Junction to heading of Electrical Characteristics table.
3
Add H- and MP-grade into Note 2.
4
Modified Shutdown Current vs Temperature curve for operation to 150°C.
4
Modified Quiescent Current vs Temperature curve for operation to 150°C.
4
Corrected Figure 5 Pinout RT and CBYP.
12
Removed Thermal Shutdown curve from Figure 6.
13
Clarified 150°C Operation in Derating Power section.
Updated Related Parts list.
12, 13
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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.
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LTC3260
Typical Application
Low Noise ±12V Power Supply from a Single-Ended 15V Input Supply (Frequency = 200kHz)
9
15V
C1
10µF
1
11
12
C2
1µF
8
7
6
C3
10µF
LDO+
VIN
LTC3260
EN+
ADJ+
EN–
BYP+
MODE
GND
C+
BYP–
10
13
14
C4
10µF
15
C5
10nF
3
C6
10nF
4
ADJ–
C–
VOUT
LDO
–
2
R5
200k
R1
909k
R2
100k
R3
100k
R4
909k
5
RT
12V
C7
10µF
3260 TA03
–12V
Related Parts
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
COMMENTS
LTC1144
Switched-Capacitor Wide Input Range Voltage Converter with
Shutdown
Wide Input Voltage Range: 2V to 18V, ISD < 8µA,
SO8 Package
VIN: 2V to 10V, VOUT: 3.3V to 5V, IQ = 60µA, SO8 Package
LTC1514/LTC1515
Step-Up/Step-Down Switched-Capacitor DC/DC Converters
LT®1611
150mA Output, 1.4MHz Micropower Inverting Switching Regulator VIN: 0.9V to 10V, VOUT = ±34V, ThinSOT™ Package
LT1614
250mA Output, 600kHz Micropower Inverting Switching Regulator VIN: 0.9V to 6V, VOUT = ±30V, IQ = 1mA, MS8, SO8
Packages
LTC1911
250mA, 1.5MHz Inductorless Step-Down DC/DC Converter
VIN: 2.7V to 5.5V, VOUT = 1.5V/1.8V, IQ = 180µA,
MS8 Package
LTC3250/LTC3250-1.2/ Inductorless Step-Down DC/DC Converters
LTC3250-1.5
VIN: 3.1V to 5.5V, VOUT = 1.2V, 1.5V, IQ = 35µA,
ThinSOT Package
LTC3251
500mA Spread Spectrum Inductorless Step-Down DC/DC
Converter
VIN: 2.7V to 5.5V, VOUT: 0.9V to 1.6V, 1.2V, 1.5V, IQ = 9µA,
MS10E Package
LTC3252
Dual 250mA, Spread Spectrum Inductorless Step-Down DC/DC
Converter
VIN: 2.7V to 5.5V, VOUT: 0.9V to 1.6V, IQ = 50µA,
DFN12 Package
LT1054/LT1054L
Switched-Capacitor Voltage Converters with Regulator
VIN: 3.5V to 15V/7V, IOUT = 100mA/125mA, N8, S08,
SO16 Packages
LTC3261
High Voltage, Low Quiescent Current Inverting Charge Pump
VIN: 4.5V to 32V, VOUT = –VIN, IOUT = 100mA, MSOP-12
Package
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