LT1777

LT1777 Low Noise Step-Down Switching Regulator FEATURES s s s s s s s s s DESCRIPTIO Programmable dI/dt Limit Internally Limited dV/dt High Input Voltage: 48V Max 700mA Peak Switch Rating True Current Mode Control 100kHz Fixed Operating Frequency Synchronizable to 250kHz Low Supply Current in Shutdown: 30µA Low Thermal Resistance 16-Pin SO Package The LT ®1777 is a Buck (step-down) regulator designed for noise sensitive applications. It contains a dI/dt limiting circuit programmed via a small external inductor in the switching path. Internal circuitry also generates controlled dV/dt ramp rates. The monolithic die includes all oscillator, control and protection circuitry. The part can accept operating input voltages as high as 48V, and contains an output switch rated at 700mA peak current. Current mode control offers excellent dynamic input supply rejection and short-circuit protection. The internal control circuitry is normally powered via the VCC pin, thereby minimizing power drawn directly from the VIN supply (see Applications Information). The fused-lead SO16 package and 100kHz switching frequency allow for minimal PC board area requirements. , LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. APPLICATIO S s s s Automotive Cellular and GPS Receivers Telecom Power Supplies Industrial Instrument Power Supplies TYPICAL APPLICATIO Low Noise 5V Step-Down Supply VIN 24V + 10 39µF 63V 100pF 12 14 100pF 12k SGND 2200pF 7 12.1k 1% 1777 TA01 3 VIN SHDN VCC VSW VD FB LT1777 SYNC VC 4 1µH* 6 5 13 MBRS1100 220µH VOUT 5V 400mA 36.5k 1% VSW VOLTAGE 10V/DIV + 100µF 10V VSW CURRENT 200mA/DIV 1777 TA02 *PROGRAMS dI/dT U VSW Switching Waveforms 500ns/DIV U U 1 LT1777 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Note 1) PACKAGE/ORDER I FOR ATIO TOP VIEW GND* 1 NC 2 SHDN 3 VCC 4 VD 5 VSW 6 SGND 7 GND* 8 16 GND* 15 NC 14 VC 13 FB 12 SYNC 11 NC 10 VIN 9 GND* Supply Voltage ....................................................... 48V Switch Voltage (VIN – VSW) (Note 4) ...................... 51V SHDN, SYNC Pin Voltage .......................................... 7V VCC Pin Voltage ...................................................... 30V FB Pin Voltage ........................................................ 3.0V Operating Junction Temperature Range LT1777C ............................................... 0°C to 125°C LT1777I ........................................... – 40°C to 125°C Storage Temperature Range ................ – 65°C to 150°C Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)................. 300°C ORDER PART NUMBER LT1777CS LT1777IS S PACKAGE 16-LEAD PLASTIC SO TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 50°C/W* *FOUR CORNER PINS ARE FUSED TO INTERNAL DIE ATTACH PADDLE FOR HEAT SINKING. CONNECT THESE FOUR PINS TO EXPANDED PC LANDS FOR PROPER HEAT SINKING. Consult factory for Military grade parts. The q denotes specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TJ = 25°C. VIN = 24V, VSW Open, VCC = 5V, VC = 1.4V unless otherwise noted. SYMBOL VIN(MIN) IVIN IVCC VVCC PARAMETER Minimum Input Voltage q ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Power Supplies CONDITIONS MIN TYP 6.7 MAX 7.0 7.4 800 900 3.5 4.5 3.1 50 75 1.255 1.265 1500 1000 1500 170 220 0.01 UNITS V V µA µA mA mA V µA µA V V nA µmho µmho µA µA V %/V V/V VIN Supply Current VCC Supply Current VCC Dropout Voltage Shutdown Mode IVIN V C = 0V q 620 2.5 q q q V C = 0V (Note 2) VSHDN = 0V 2.8 30 Feedback Amplifier VREF IIN gm ISRC, ISNK VCL Reference Voltage q 1.225 1.215 400 200 60 45 1.240 600 FB Pin Input Bias Current Feedback Amplifier Transconductance Feedback Amplifier Source or Sink Current q ∆IC = ±10µA q 650 100 2.0 Feedback Amplifier Clamp Voltage Reference Voltage Line Regulation Voltage Gain 12V ≤ VIN ≤ 48V q 200 600 2 U W U U WW W LT1777 The q denotes specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TJ = 25°C. VIN = 24V, VSW Open, VCC = 5V, VC = 1.4V unless otherwise noted. SYMBOL RON ILIM PARAMETER Output Switch On Voltage Switch Current Limit Output dl/dt Sense Voltage q ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS CONDITIONS ISW = 0.5A (Note 3) q MIN TYP 1.0 MAX 1.5 1.0 2.0 UNITS V A V V V A/V Output Switch 0.55 0.6 0.9 1.1 2 90 85 85 100 90 1.5 130 40 0.5 q 0.70 1.3 Current Amplifier Control Pin Threshold Control Voltage to Switch Transconductance Timing f Switching Frequency q Duty Cycle = 0% 1.25 110 115 kHz kHz % Maximum Switch Duty Cycle Sync Function Minimum Sync Amplitude Synchronization Range SYNC Pin Input R SHDN Pin Function VSHDN Shutdown Mode Threshold q q q 2.2 250 V kHz kΩ V V V V 0.2 1.260 1.245 12 2.5 0.8 Upper Lockout Threshold Lower Lockout Threshold ISHDN Shutdown Pin Current Switching Action On Switching Action Off VSHDN = 0V VSHDN = 1.25V 20 10 µA µA Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life of a device may be impaired. Note 2: Control circuitry powered from VCC. Note 3: Switch current limit is DC trimmed and tested in production. Inductor dI/dt rate will cause a somewhat higher current limit in actual application. Note 4: During normal operation the VSW pin may fly as much as 3V below ground. However, the LT1777 may not be used in an inverting DC/DC configuration. 3 LT1777 TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS Minimum Input Voltage vs Temperature 7.4 7.2 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) 7.0 6.8 6.6 6.4 6.2 6.0 –50 –25 SWITCH VOLTAGE (V) 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) Switch Current Limit vs Duty Cycle 1000 TA = 25°C 900 800 SWITCH CURRENT LIMIT (mA) SHDN PIN VOLTAGE (mV) 800 600 400 200 300 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 DUTY CYCLE (%) 1777 G03 SHDN Pin Current vs Voltage 5 1.30 SHDN PIN INPUT CURRENT (µA) 0 SHDN PIN VOLTAGE (V) –5 –10 25°C 125°C –55°C 0 1 3 4 2 SHDN PIN VOLTAGE (V) 5 1777 G05 –15 –20 4 UW Switch On Voltage vs Switch Current 1.50 1.25 1.00 0.75 0.50 0.25 0 – 55°C 25°C 125°C 100 125 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 SWITCH CURRENT (mA) 700 1777 G01 1777 G02 SHDN Pin Shutdown Threshold vs Temperature 700 600 500 400 200 –50 –25 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 1777 G04 SHDN Pin Lockout Thresholds vs Temperature 1.28 UPPER THRESHOLD 1.26 LOWER THRESHOLD 1.24 1.22 1.20 –50 –25 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 1777 G06 LT1777 TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS Switching Frequency vs Temperature MINIMUM SYNCHRONIZATION VOLTAGE (V) 106 104 102 100 98 96 94 –50 –25 SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz) 0 25 TEMPERATURE (°C) 1777 G07 Output dI/dt Sense Voltage vs Temperature 2.0 1.8 2.2 2.0 VC PIN VOLTAGE (V) dI/dt SENSE VOLTAGE (V) 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 –50 –25 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) Feedback Amplifier Output Current vs FB Pin Voltage FEEDBACK AMPLIFIER OUTPUT CURRENT (µA) 100 25°C 125°C –55°C 750 700 650 600 550 500 450 –150 1.0 50 0 –50 –100 TRANSCONDUCTANCE (µmho) 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.2 FB PIN VOLTAGE (V) UW 50 75 Minimum Synchronization Voltage vs Temperature 2.25 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 0.75 –50 –25 100 125 0 25 50 75 100 125 TEMPERATURE (°C) 1777 G08 VC Pin Switching Threshold, Clamp Voltage vs Temperature 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 –50 –25 SWITCHING THRESHOLD CLAMP VOLTAGE 100 125 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 1777 G09 1777 G10 Error Amplifier Transconductance vs Temperature 1.5 1777 G11 400 –50 –25 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 1777 G12 5 LT1777 PIN FUNCTIONS GND (Pins 1, 8, 9, 16): These corner package pins are mechanically connected to the die paddle and thus aid in conducting away internally generated heat. As these are electrically connected to the die substrate, they must be held at ground potential. A direct connection to the local ground plane is recommended. NC (Pins 2, 11, 15): Package Pins 2, 11 and 15 are unconnected. SHDN (Pin 3): When pulled below the shutdown mode threshold, nominally 0.5V, this pin turns off the regulator and reduces VIN input current to a few tens of microamperes (shutdown mode). When this pin is held above the shutdown mode threshold, but below the lockout threshold, the part will be operational with the exception that output switching action will be inhibited (lockout mode). A user-adjustable undervoltage lockout can be implemented by driving this pin from an external resistor divider to VIN. This action is logically “ANDed” with the internal UVLO, nominally set at 6.7V, such that minimum VIN can be increased above 6.7V, but not decreased (see Applications Information). If unused, this pin should be left open. However, the high impedance nature of this pin renders it susceptible to coupling from the VSW node, so a small capacitor to ground, typically 100pF or so is recommended when the pin is left open. VCC: (Pin 4): Pin to power the internal control circuitry from the switching supply output. Proper use of this pin enhances overall power supply efficiency. During start-up conditions, internal control circuitry is powered directly from VIN. If the output capacitor is located more than an inch from the VCC pin, a separate 0.1µF bypass capacitor to ground may be required right at the pin. VD (Pin 5): This pin is used in conjunction with a small external sense inductor to limit power path dI/dt. The sense inductor is placed between the VSW output node and the cathode of the freewheeling (power) diode, and the VD pin is connected to the diode. As the voltage across the inductor reaches ± 2VBE, drive to the output transistor is removed or supplied accordingly to limit dI/dt (see Applications Information). VSW (Pin 6): This is the emitter node of the output switch and has large currents flowing through it. Keep the traces to the switching components as short as possible to minimize electromagnetic radiation and voltage spikes. SGND (Pin 7): This is the device signal ground pin. The internal reference and feedback amplifier are referred to it. Keep the ground path connection to the FB divider and the VC compensation capacitor free of large ground currents. VIN (Pin 10): This is the high voltage supply pin for the output switch. It also supplies power to the internal control circuitry during start-up conditions or if the VCC pin is left open. A high quality bypass capacitor which meets the input ripple current requirements is needed here (see Applications Information). SYNC (Pin 12): Pin to synchronize internal oscillator to external frequency reference. It is directly logic compatible and can be driven with any signal between 10% and 90% duty cycle. The sync function is internally disabled if the FB pin voltage is low enough to cause oscillator slowdown. If unused, this pin should be grounded. FB (Pin 13): This is the inverting input to the feedback amplifier. The noninverting input of this amplifier is internally tied to the 1.24V reference. This pin also slows down the frequency of the internal oscillator when its voltage is abnormally low, e.g. 2/3 of normal or less. This feature helps maintain proper short-circuit protection. Coupling from high speed noise to this pin can cause irregular operation. (See Switch Node Considerations section.) VC (Pin 14): This is the control voltage pin which is the output of the feedback amplifier and the input of the current comparator. Frequency compensation of the overall loop is effected by placing a capacitor (or in most cases a series R/C combination) between this node and ground. Coupling from high speed noise to this pin can cause irregular operation. (See Switch Node Considerations section.) 6 U U U LT1777 BLOCK DIAGRA 4 3 VCC SHDN 12 SYNC OSC 7 14 13 SGND VC FB FEEDBACK AMP gm VBG OUTPUT STAGE SI PLIFIED SCHE ATIC VIN C1 Q2 R1 Q4 R2 Q6 Q1 VSW I1 LSENSE Q3 I SWITCH ON SIGNAL R3 Q5 R4 VD W W W VIN VB VBG SWDR LOGIC SWON Q1 VSW 6 ICOMP – dV/dt LIMITER Q2 R1 RSENSE 10 BIAS I I1 I I2 ± dI/dt LIMITER 1777 BD VD 5 LMAIN VOUT + NOTE: R3 = R4 1777 SS 7 LT1777 OPERATIO The LT1777 is a current mode step-down switcher regulator IC designed for low noise operation. The Block Diagram shows an overall view of the system. The individual blocks are straightforward and similar to those found in traditional designs, including: Internal Bias Regulator, Oscillator, Logic, and Feedback Amplifier. The novel portion includes a specialized Output Switch section including circuits to limit the dI/dt and dV/dt switching rates. The LT1777 operates much the same as traditional current mode switchers, the major difference being its specialized output switch section. Due to space constraints, this discussion will not reiterate the basics of current mode switcher/controllers and the “buck” topology. A good source of information on these topics is Application Note AN19. A straightforward output stage is provided by current source I1 driving the base of PNP transistor Q2. The collector of Q2 in turn drives the base of NPN output device Q1. The considerable base/collector capacitance of PNP Q2 acts to limit dV/dt rate during switch turn-on. However, when the switch is to be turned off, the only natural limit to voltage slew rate would be the collector/base capacitance of Q1 providing drive for the same device. While dependent upon output load level and Q1’s β, the turn-off voltage slew rate would be typically much faster than the turn-on rate. To limit the voltage slew rate on switch turnoff, an extra function is supplied. This is denoted by the block labeled “– dV/dt Limiter.” The details of the – dV/dt Limiter can be seen in the Output Stage Simplified Schematic. Transistors Q3 and Q4 are connected in a Darlington configuration whose input is 8 U coupled with small-valued capacitor C1 to the VIN supply rail. The product of negative voltage slew rate times this capacitor value equals current, and when this current through emitter/base resistor R1 exceeds a diode drop, Q3 and then Q4 turn on supplying base drive to output device Q1 to limit – dV/dt rate. In addition to voltage rates, the current slew rate also needs to be controlled for reduced noise behavior. This is provided by the section in the Block Diagram labeled “± dI/dt Limiter.” The details of this circuit can be seen in the Output Stage Simplified Schematic. Note that an extra, small-valued inductor, termed the “sense inductor” has been added to the classic buck topology. As this inductor is external to the LT1777, its value can be chosen by the user allowing for optimization on a per application basis. Operation of the current slew limiter is as follows: The product of the sense inductor times the dI/dt through it generates a voltage according to the well known formula V = (L)(dI/dt). The remainder of the circuit is configured such that when the voltage across the sense inductor reaches ± 2VBE, drive current will be supplied or removed as necessary to limit current slew rate. The actual sensing is performed between the output node labeled VSW and a new node labeled VD. In the case of switch turn-on, current drive is provided by PNP Q2. If the voltage at VSW reaches 2VBE above that at VD, transistor Q5 turns on and removes a portion of Q2’s drive from Q1’s base. Similarly for turn-off, as the VSW node goes 2VBE below VD, transistor Q6 then turns on to drive Q1’s base as needed. The net effect is that of limiting the switch node dI/dt in both directions at a rate inversely proportional to the external sense inductor value. LT1777 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION Basics of Low Noise Operation Switching power supply circuits are often preferred over linear topologies for their improved efficiency (POUT/ PIN). However, their typically rapid voltage and current slew rates often cause “radio frequency” interference problems, commonly referred to as “RFI”. The LT1777 is designed to provide a less aggressive voltage slew rate and a user-programmable current slew rate to eliminate the highest frequency harmonics of RFI emissions. These highest frequency components are typically the most troublesome. Optimum behavior is obtained by a combination of proper circuit design, which includes passive component selection, and proper printed circuit board layout technique. There are two types of RFI emissions, i.e., conducted and radiated. Conducted interference travels directly through “wires”, as opposed to radiated interference, which travels through the air. Conducted RFI can be created by a switching power supply at its input voltage supply node, its output node(s) or both. It is typically caused by pulsatile current flow through the residual high frequency impedance (ESR) of bypass capacitors. Radiated interference can be of two types: electric (E field) or magnetic (B field). E field interference is caused by stray capacitance coupling of the node(s) which swing rapidly over a large voltage excursion. In the LT1777, this includes the VSW and VD nodes. E field radiation is kept low by minimizing the length and area of all traces connected to these nodes. A ground plane should always be used under the switcher circuitry to prevent interplane coupling. Although these nodes swing over a voltage range roughly equal to the input voltage, the limited dV/dt rate of the LT1777 reduces the highest frequency components of the generated E field RFI. B field RFI is simply coupling of high frequency magnetic fields generated by the offending circuitry. High frequency magnetic fields are created by relatively rapidly changing currents, and the high speed current switching path in the LT1777 is shown schematically in Figure 1. This includes the input capacitor, output switch, sense inductor and output diode. Normal switching supply operation requires a rapid switching of current back and forth between the output switch and output diode. The LT1777 uses the external sense inductor to set a maximum allowed dI/dt rate. This attenuates the highest frequency components of generated B field RFI. Minimal lead length in the path is also essential to minimize generated RFI. A second potential source of magnetic RFI is the main (power) inductor. Fortunately, the natural triangular behavior of the current waveform in the main inductor tends to generate magnetic field energy concentrated in the fundamental and lower harmonics. Nevertheless, the relatively intense magnetic field present in the main inductor can cause coupling problems, especially if the main inductor is of an open construction type. So called rod or barrel inductors may be the physically smallest and most effective types, but their magnetic field extends far beyond the device itself. Closed type inductors, toroids for example, contain the magnetic field nearly completely. These are generally preferred for low noise behavior. The sense inductor sees a much more rapid current slew rate than does the main inductor. However the sense inductor is physically smaller and of much lower inductance than the main inductor. These factors tend to reduce its propensity to generate magnetic interference problems. Nevertheless, more sensitive applications can opt for a closed type magnetic construction on the sense inductor. U W U U + VIN C1 LT1777 LSENSE LMAIN D1 + C2 VOUT 1777 F01 Figure 1. High Speed Current Switching Paths Selecting Sense Inductor The LT1777 uses an external sense inductor to set a theoretical limit for current ramp rate according to the formula: Max dI / dt = 2VBE LSENSE 9 LT1777 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION Deciding upon a value for the sense inductor involves evaluating the trade-off between overall efficiency (POUT/ PIN) and switch current slew rate. Larger sense inductors yield lower current slew rates which offer reduced high frequency RFI emissions, but at the expense of poorer efficiency. The question is “What is the allowed range of values for a sense inductor in a given application?” There is really no minimum limit to the sense inductor, i.e., its value is allowed to be zero. (In other words, the physical sense inductor ceases to exist and is replaced by a short circuit.) This will yield the highest efficiency possible in a given situation. Although an explicit current slew rate no longer exists, the naturally less aggressive nature of the LT1777 will often yield quieter supply operation than other standard switching regulators. As far as the maximum allowable value for the sense inductor, this is dictated by the current ramp rate in the main inductor during the conventional part of the switching cycle. It is generally overconservative to limit the switch current slew rate to that exhibited by the main inductor. This would potentially yield a triangular current waveform. Efficiency would be greatly reduced at little further gain in noise performance. Stated mathematically, maximum slew rate in the main inductor occurs at maximum input voltage as: dI Max VIN – VOUT = dt LMAIN The sense inductor experiences 2VBE of applied voltage. This is perhaps 1.0V at a maximum hot condition. If we use an additional factor of two to be conservative, this yields a maximum sense inductor value as follows: Max VIN – VOUT 0.5 V = or, LSENSE LMAIN   0.5 V Max LSENSE = LMAIN    Max VIN – VOUT  100mA/DIV 100mA/DIV 10 U W U U As an example, a maximum input voltage of 36V, an output voltage of 5V and a main inductor value of 220µH yields a maximum suggested sense inductor value of 3.5µH. Circuit behavior versus sense inductor value is shown in the oscilloscope photos in Figure 2. The circuit and operating conditions are similar to the Typical Application on the first page of this data sheet with the exception that the sense inductor is allowed to assume the series of values: 0µH, 0.47µH, 1µH and 2.2µH. Figure 2a shows a close-up of the leading edge (turn-on) of the current waveform. Values of 0µH and 0.47µH are found to yield a dI/dt of about 2.2A/µs, while 1µH yields 1.4A/µs and 2.2µH yields 0.6A/µs. Figure 2b shows the trailing edge (turn-off) of the 1777 F02a 200ns/DIV (a) Leading Edge 1777 F02b 200ns/DIV (b) Trailing Edge Figure 2. VSW Node Current Behavior vs LSENSE Value. LSENSE = 0µH, 0.47µH, 1.0µH and 2.2µH LT1777 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION current waveform. The four sense inductor values of 0µH, 0.47µH, 1µH and 2.2µH yield dI/dt rates of roughly 4.5A/µs, 2.2A/µs, 1.4A/µs and 0.6A/µs, respectively. These photos show that there is a minimum effective value for sense inductance, which is 0.47µH for a typical part at room temperature as shown. This value inductor has a small effect on the trailing edge rate, but essentially no effect on the rising edge. Minimum effective sense inductance value means that inductors much smaller than this value will have substantially the same performance as zero inductance, such that these inductors serve no useful purpose. In summary, 1. The LT1777 uses an external sense inductor to set a theoretical limit for current ramp rate according to the formula: Max dI / dt = 2VBE LSENSE Harmonic Behavior The LT1676 is a high efficiency “cousin” to the LT1777. An additional set of oscilloscope photographs in Figure 3 show the leading edge and trailing edge of the current waveform when this part is substituted for the LT1777. (No sense inductor is used with the LT1676.) The leading and trailing edges of the LT1676 current waveform are much faster than that of the LT1777, even when the LT1777 uses a sense inductor of 0µH. The 10% to 90% rise time/fall time is on the order of 10ns to 20ns, too fast to measure accurately at the horizontal sweep rate of 200ns/DIV. While this time-based analysis demonstrates that the current waveform of the LT1777 is quieter than standard high efficiency buck converters, some users may prefer to see a direct comparison on a frequency domain basis. Figures 4a, 4b, and 4c show a spectral analysis of the current waveforms. The horizontal axis is 2MHz/DIV (0MHz to 20MHz), and the vertical axis is 10dB/DIV. All photos were taken with VIN = 24V and VOUT = 5V at 400mA. Figure 4a is of the LT1676 and is for comparison purposes. Figures 4b and 4c are of the LT1777 with a sense inductor of 0µH and 2.2µH, respectively. A decrease in high frequency energy is seen when going from the LT1676 to the LT1777 with no sense inductor, and a further improvement with a 2.2µH sense inductor. For example, at 10MHz, the LT1777 shows an improvement of about –10dB with 0µH and perhaps – 25dB with 2.2µH. 2. Allowable range for the sense inductor runs from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of:   0.5 V Max LSENSE = LMAIN    Max VIN – VOUT  3. The minimum effective inductor size is typically 0.47µH. 100mA/DIV 1777 F03a 100mA/DIV 200ns/DIV (a) Leading Edge Figure 3. LT1676 Current Behavior for Comparison Purposes Only U W U U 1777 F03b 200ns/DIV (b) Trailing Edge 11 LT1777 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION voltage of 12V, and then 36V. Once again the circuit is the Typical Application shown on the first page of this data sheet, with an output load of 400mA. 10dB/DIV 1777 F04a 0MHz to 20MHz (2MHz/DIV) (a) LT1676 for Comparison 10dB/DIV 1777 F04b 0MHz to 20MHz (2MHz/DIV) (b) LT1777 with LSENSE = 0µH 10dB/DIV GND 1µs/DIV 1777 F05a 2V/DIV 1777 F04c 0MHz to 20MHz (2MHz/DIV) (c) LT1777 with LSENSE = 2.2µH Figure 4. Spectral Analysis of Current Waveforms in Figures 2 and 3. (VIN = 24V, VOUT = 5V, IOUT = 400mA) 10V/DIV Voltage Waveform Behavior Unlike current behavior, voltage slew rate of the LT1777 is not adjustable by the user. No component selection or other action is required. Nevertheless, it is instructive to examine typical behavior. The oscilloscope photos in Figure 5 show the VSW voltage waveform with an input GND 1777 F05b 12 U W U U Figure 5a, with VIN of 12V, shows a relatively rectangular voltage waveform. The limited voltage slew rate still allows for nearly vertical switching edges, so little power is wasted. A positive-going step before the leading edge and a negative-going step after the trailing edge can be seen. These are evidence of the internal current limiting circuitry at work. Figure 5b, with VIN of 36V, shows a substantially nonrectangular waveform. The limited voltage slew rate is clearly evident as transitions take a few hundred nanoseconds. Efficiency (POUT/PIN) is reduced as a result of the slower transitions. For comparison purposes, the oscilloscope photo in Figure 6 shows the performance of the high efficiency LT1676. Voltage transitions are well under 100ns and the waveform appears quite rectangular. (a) VIN = 12V 500ns/DIV (b) VIN = 36V Figure 5. VSW Node Voltage Behavior LT1777 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION through the main inductor has most of its energy concentrated in the fundamental and lower harmonics.) Toroidal style inductors, many available in surface mount configuration, offer a reduced external magnetic field, generally at an increase in cost and physical size. Although custom design is always a possibility, most potential LT1777 applications can be handled by the array of standard, off-theshelf inductor products offered by the major suppliers. 1777 F06 GND 500ns/DIV 10V/DIV Figure 6. LT1676 VSW Node Voltage Behavior for Comparison Purposes Only, VIN = 36V Selecting Main Inductor There are several parameters to consider when selecting a main inductor. These include inductance value, peak current rating (to avoid core saturation), DC resistance, construction type, physical size, and of course, cost. Once the inductance value is decided, inductor peak current rating and resistance need to be considered. Here, the inductor peak current rating refers to the onset of saturation in the core material, although manufacturers sometimes specify a “peak current rating” which is derived from a worst-case combination of core saturation and self-heating effects. Inductor winding resistance alone limits the inductor’s current carrying capability as the I2R power threatens to overheat the inductor. Remember to include the condition of output short circuit, if applicable. Although the peak current rating of the inductor can be exceeded in short-circuit operation, as core saturation per se is not destructive to the core, excess resistive selfheating is still a potential problem. The final inductor selection is generally based on cost, which usually translates into choosing the smallest physical size part which meets the desired inductance value, resistance and current carrying capability. An additional factor to consider is that of physical construction. Briefly stated, “open” inductors built on a rod- or barrel-shaped core generally offer the smallest physical size and lowest cost. However their open construction does not contain the resulting magnetic field, and they may not be acceptable in RFI-sensitive applications. (A mitigating factor is that, as mentioned previously, the AC current passing U W U U Selecting Bypass Capacitors The basic topology as shown in the Typical Application on the first page uses two bypass capacitors, one for the VIN input supply and one for the VOUT output supply. User selection of an appropriate output capacitor is relatively easy, as this capacitor sees only the AC ripple current in the inductor L1. As the LT1777 is designed for buck or step-down applications, output voltage will nearly always be compatible with tantalum type capacitors, which are generally available in ratings up to 35V or so. These tantalum types offer good volumetric efficiency, and many are available with specified ESR performance. The product of inductor AC ripple current and output capacitor ESR will manifest itself as peak-to-peak voltage ripple on the output node. (Note: If this ripple becomes too large, heavier control loop compensation, at least at the switching frequency, may be required on the VC pin.) The input bypass capacitor can present a more difficult choice. In a typical application e.g., 24VIN to 5VOUT, relatively heavy VIN current is drawn by the power switch for only a small portion of the oscillator period (low ON duty cycle). The resulting RMS ripple current, for which the capacitor must be rated, can be several times the DC average VIN current. The straightforward choice for a low volume, surface mountable electrolytic capacitor with good ESR/ripple current ratings is a tantalum type. However, worst-case (high) input voltage coupled with standard capacitor voltage derating may exceed the 35V or so for which tantalum capacitors are generally available. Relatively bulky “high frequency” aluminum electrolytic types, specifically constructed and rated for switching supply applications, may then be the only choice. Additionally, it may be advantageous to parallel the input and output capacitors with 0.1µF ceramic bypass capaci- 13 LT1777 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION tors. Their relatively low ESR in the mid-MHz region can further attenuate high speed glitches. Maximum Load/Short-Circuit Considerations The LT1777 is a current mode controller. It uses the VC node voltage as an input to a current comparator, which turns off the output switch on a cycle-by-cycle basis as this peak current is reached. The internal clamp on the VC node, nominally 2.0V, then acts as an output switch peak current limit. This action becomes the switch current limit specification. The maximum available output power is then determined by the switch current limit. A potential controllability problem could occur under short-circuit conditions. If the power supply output is short circuited, the feedback amplifier responds to the low output voltage by raising the control voltage, VC, to its peak current limit value. Ideally, the output switch would be turned on, and then turned off as its current exceeded the value indicated by VC. However, there is finite response time involved in both the current comparator and turn-off of the output switch. These result in a minimum on time tON(MIN). When combined with the large ratio of VIN to (VF + I • R), the diode forward voltage plus inductor I • R voltage drop, the potential exists for a loss of control. Expressed mathematically the requirement to maintain control is: The solution to this dilemma is to slow down the oscillator when the FB pin voltage is abnormally low thereby indicating some sort of short-circuit condition. Figure 7 shows the typical response of oscillator frequency vs FB pin voltage. Oscillator frequency is normal until FB voltage drops to about half of its normal value. Below this point the oscillator frequency decreases linearly down to a limit of about 25kHz. This lower oscillator frequency during shortcircuit conditions can then maintain control with the effective minimum on time. A further potential problem with short-circuit operation might occur if the user were operating the part with its oscillator slaved to an external frequency source via the SYNC pin. However, the LT1777 has circuitry to automatically disable the sync function when the oscillator is slowed down due to abnormally low FB voltage. 120 100 RTH = 22k 80 fOSC (kHz) (f)(t ) ON V +I•R ≤F VIN where: f = switching frequency tON = switch on time VF = diode forward voltage VIN = Input voltage I • R = inductor I • R voltage drop If this condition is not observed, the current will not be limited at IPK, but will cycle-by-cycle ratchet up to some higher value. Using the nominal LT1777 clock frequency of 100kHz, a VIN of 48V and a (VF + I • R) of say, 0.7V, the maximum tON to maintain control would be approximately 140ns, an unacceptably short time. 14 U W U U RTH = 10k 60 40 20 0 0 RTH = 4.7k RTH LT1777 FB 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 FB DIVIDER THEVENIN VOLTAGE (V) 1.25 1777 F07 Figure 7. Oscillator Frequency vs FB Divider Thevenin Voltage and Impedance Feedback Divider Considerations An LT1777 application typically includes a resistive divider between VOUT and ground, the center node of which drives the FB pin to the reference voltage VREF. This establishes a fixed ratio between the two resistors, but a second degree of freedom is offered by the overall impedance level of the resistor pair. The most obvious effect this has is one of efficiency—a higher resistance feedback divider will waste less power and offer somewhat higher efficiency, especially at light load. LT1777 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION However, remember that oscillator slowdown to achieve short-circuit protection (discussed above) is dependent on FB pin behavior, and this in turn, is sensitive to FB node external impedance. The graph in Figure 7 shows the typical relationship between FB pin voltage, driving impedance and oscillator frequency. This shows that as feedback network impedance increases beyond 10k, complete oscillator slowdown is not achieved, and shortcircuit protection may be compromised. And as a practical matter, the product of FB pin bias current and larger FB network impedances will cause increasing output voltage error. (Nominal cancellation for 10k of FB Thevenin impedance is included internally.) Thermal Considerations Care should be taken to ensure that the worst-case input voltage and load current conditions do not cause excessive die temperatures. The SO16 package is rated at 50°C/W when the four corner package pins are connected to a good ground plane. (These corner pins are internally fused to the die paddle for improved thermal performance.) Die junction temperature is then a function of ambient temperature and internal dissipation as follows: TJ = TA + θJA • PINT Total internally dissipated power is composed of three parts, quiescent power, DC switch loss and AC switch loss. The AC switch loss will often dominate the total dissipation, and this is unfortunately difficult to estimate accurately. Two options are suggested to the potential user. The first is to observe the graphical data presented in the Typical Applications section. Internal LT1777 dissipation vs load current is given for output voltages of 5V and 3.3V, with input voltages of 12V, 24V and 36V, and with sense inductors of 0µH, 1µH, and 2.2µH (Figures 9 and 11). While it is true that the user’s ultimate circuit may use somewhat different passive components than the examples given, it turns out that internal IC dissipation is not very sensitive to these changes. In cases where the user’s potential circuit differs significantly from the examples given, an empirical method is suggested. Operate the proposed power supply over the applicable input voltage and load current ranges. Measure the input power and output power, and calculate the difference as “lost power.” This measured lost power minus estimated inductor and diode dissipation yields a figure for internal LT1777 dissipation. Fortunately, as LT1777 internal dissipation dominates total lost power, inductor and diode power need not be estimated very accurately. Inductor power may be estimated as I2R where I is the load current and R is the DC resistance of the inductor. (Loss in the sense inductor is usually so small that only the main inductor must be considered.) Diode power may be estimated as 1/2 • VF • I • DC, where VF is the diode forward voltage, I is the load current and DC is the duty cycle percentage when the diode is conducting. Frequency Compensation Loop frequency compensation is performed by connecting a capacitor, or in most cases a series R/C, from the output of the error amplifier (VC pin) to ground. Proper loop compensation may be obtained by empirical methods as described in detail in Application Note AN19. Briefly, this involves applying a load transient and observing the dynamic response over the expected range of VIN and ILOAD values. As a practical matter, a second small capacitor, directly from the VC pin to ground is generally recommended to attenuate capacitive coupling from the VSW and VD pins. A typical value for this capacitor is 100pF. (See Switch Node Considerations). Switch Node Considerations In spite of the fact that the LT1777 is a low noise converter, it is still possible for the part to cause problems by “coupling to itself.” Specifically, this can occur if the VSW pin is allowed to capacitively couple in an uncontrolled manner to the part’s high impedance nodes, i.e., SHDN, SYNC, VC and FB. This can cause erratic operation such as odd/even cycle behavior, pulse width “nervousness”, improper output voltage and/or premature current limit action. U W U U 15 LT1777 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION As an example, assume that the capacitance between the VSW node and a high impedance pin node is 0.1pF, and that the high impedance node in question exhibits a capacitance of 1pF to ground. Also assume a “typical” 36VIN to 5VOUT application. Due to the large voltage excursion at the VSW node, this will couple a 3.5V(!) transient to the high impedance pin, causing abnormal operation. An explicit 100pF capacitor added to the node will reduce the amplitude of the disturbance to more like 35mV (although settling time will increase). Specific pin recommendations are as follows: SHDN: If unused, add a 100pF capacitor to ground. SYNC: Ground if unused. VC: Add a capacitor directly to ground in addition to the explicit compensation network. A value of one-tenth of the main compensation capacitor is recommended, up to a maximum of 100pF. FB: Assuming the VC pin is handled properly, this pin usually requires no explicit capacitor of its own, but keep this node physically small to minimize stray capacitance. 16 U W U U LT1777 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Basic 5V Output Application Figure 8 shows a basic application that produces 5V at up to 500mA IOUT. Efficiency and Internal Power Dissipation graphs are shown in Figure 9 for input voltages of 12V, 24V and 36V, and for sense inductor values of 0µH, 1µH and 2.2µH. Be aware that continuous operation at the combination of high input voltage, large sense inductor and high output current may not be possible due to thermal constraints. (Brief transients in input voltage or output current should not present a problem, though.) As shown, the SHDN and SYNC pins are unused, however either (or both) can be optionally driven by external signals as desired. The data as shown were performed using an off-the-shelf Coilcraft DO3316-224 as the main inductor. This is a cost-effective inductor using an open style of construction. For a toroidal style inductor, the Coiltronics CTX250-4 or similar may be substituted. VIN 10V TO 40V + C1 39µF 63V C1: PANASONIC HFQ ELECTROLYTIC C2: AVX D CASE TPSD107M010R0080 C3, C4, C5: NPO OR X7R C6, C7: Z5U D1: MOTOROLA 100V, 1A SMD SCHOTTKY MBRS1100 U 10 C6 0.1µF C5 100pF 3 VIN SHDN VCC VSW VD FB SGND 7 L1: SENSE INDUCTOR CAN VARY FROM 0µH TO 2.2µH AS PER APPLICATION. GRAPHICAL DATA TAKEN WITH: 1µH = D01608C-102, COILCRAFT OR SIMILAR 2.2µH = D01608C-222, COILCRAFT OR SIMILAR (SEE TEXT) L2: COILCRAFT D03316-224 OR SIMILAR (SEE TEXT) R2 12.1k 1% 1777 F08 4 LT1777 12 14 SYNC VC 6 5 13 L1 0µH TO 2.2µH (SEE BELOW) L2 220µH + D1 VOUT 5V C2 100µF 10V C7 0.1µF R1 36.5k 1% C4 100pF R3 12k C3 2200pF Figure 8. Basic 5V Output Application 17 LT1777 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Efficiency 90 80 70 EFFICIENCY (%) 60 50 40 30 20 1 10 ILOAD (mA) 1777 F09a INTERNAL DISSIPATION (W) VIN = 12V VOUT = 5V TA = 25°C VIN = 12V 90 80 70 EFFICIENCY (%) 60 50 40 30 20 1 1µH 2.2µH INTERNAL DISSIPATION (W) VIN = 24V VOUT = 5V TA = 25°C VIN = 24V 10 ILOAD (mA) 90 80 70 EFFICIENCY (%) 60 50 40 30 20 1 INTERNAL DISSIPATION (W) VIN = 36V VOUT = 5V TA = 25°C VIN = 36V 10 ILOAD (mA) Figure 9. Efficiency and LT1777 Internal Dissipation for the Basic 5V Output Application 18 U Internal Dissipation LSENSE = 0µH 1µH 2.2µH 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 VIN = 12V VOUT = 5V TA = 25°C LSENSE = 2.2µH 1µH 0µH 100 1000 10 100 IOUT (mA) 1000 1777 F09b 1.4 LSENSE = 0µH 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 VIN = 24V VOUT = 5V TA = 25°C LSENSE = 2.2µH 1µH 0µH 100 1000 1777 F09c 10 100 IOUT (mA) 1000 1777 F09d 1.4 LSENSE = 0µH 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 VIN = 36V VOUT = 5V TA = 25°C LSENSE = 2.2µH 1µH 1µH 2.2µH 0µH 100 1000 1777 F09e 10 100 IOUT (mA) 1000 1777 F09f LT1777 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Basic 3.3V Output Application Figure 10 shows a circuit similar to the previous example, but modified for a 3.3V output. Once again, Efficiency and Internal Power Dissipation graphs are shown in Figure 11 for input voltages of 12V, 24V and 36V, and for sense inductor values of 0µH, 1µH and 2.2µH. It is interesting to note that internal LT1777 dissipation is very close to the 5V example. This confirms the fact that internal LT1777 dissipation is largely determined by input voltage, load current and sense inductor, and is only a weak function of output voltage. The data as shown were performed using an off-the-shelf Coilcraft DO3316-154 as the main inductor. This is a costeffective inductor using an open style of construction. For a toroidal style inductor, the Coiltronics CTX150-4 or similar may be substituted. VIN 10V TO 40V + C1 39µF 63V C4 100pF C1: PANASONIC HFQ ELECTROLYTIC C2: AVX D CASE TPSD107M010R0080 C3, C4, C5: NPO OR X7R C6, C7: Z5U D1: MOTOROLA 100V, 1A SMD SCHOTTKY MBRS1100 U 10 C6 0.1µF C5 100pF 3 VIN SHDN VCC VSW VD FB SGND 7 L1: SENSE INDUCTOR CAN VARY FROM 0µH TO 2.2µH AS PER APPLICATION. GRAPHICAL DATA TAKEN WITH: 1µH = D01608C-102, COILCRAFT OR SIMILAR 2.2µH = D01608C-222, COILCRAFT OR SIMILAR (SEE TEXT) L2: COILCRAFT D03316-154 OR SIMILAR (SEE TEXT) R2 12.1k 1% 1777 F10 4 LT1777 12 14 SYNC VC 6 5 13 L1 0µH TO 2.2µH (SEE BELOW) L2 150µH + D1 VOUT 3.3V C2 100µF 10V C7 0.1µF R1 20k 1% R3 12k C3 2200pF Figure 10. Basic 3.3V Output Application 19 LT1777 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Efficiency 90 80 70 EFFICIENCY (%) 60 50 40 30 20 1 10 ILOAD (mA) 1777 F11a 1µH 2.2µH INTERNAL DISSIPATION (W) VIN = 12V VOUT = 3.3V TA = 25°C VIN = 12V 90 80 70 EFFICIENCY (%) 60 50 40 30 20 1 INTERNAL DISSIPATION (W) VIN = 24V VOUT = 3.3V TA = 25°C VIN = 24V 10 ILOAD (mA) 90 80 70 EFFICIENCY (%) 60 50 40 30 20 1 LSENSE = 0µH INTERNAL DISSIPATION (W) VIN = 36V VOUT = 3.3V TA = 25°C VIN = 36V 10 ILOAD (mA) Figure 11. Efficiency and LT1777 Internal Dissipation for the Basic 3.3V Output Application 20 U Internal Dissipation 1.4 LSENSE = 0µH 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 VIN = 12V VOUT = 3.3V TA = 25°C LSENSE = 2.2µH 1µH 0µH 100 1000 10 100 IOUT (mA) 1000 1777 F11b 1.4 LSENSE = 0µH 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 VIN = 24V VOUT = 3.3V TA = 25°C LSENSE = 2.2µH 1µH 2.2µH 1µH 0µH 100 1000 1777 F11c 10 100 IOUT (mA) 1000 1777 F11d 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 VIN = 36V VOUT = 3.3V TA = 25°C LSENSE = 2.2µH 1µH 0µH 1µH 2.2µH 100 1000 1777 F11e 10 100 IOUT (mA) 1000 1777 F11f LT1777 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Optional Input/Output Filtering When minimum conducted noise is required, it is often advantageous to add an explicit input and/or output filter to the topology. This can be a cost-effective way to reduce conducted noise on the input or output node by an order of magnitude or more. The exact details involved are a bit lengthy, so the user is referred to the thorough treatments in Application Notes AN19 and AN44. However, an example will be given to illustrate the principles involved. Figure 12 shows the previous “Basic 5V Output Application” modified with an additional input inductor and an output L/C combination. The dramatic improvement in noise performance is seen in the accompanying oscilloscope photos shown in Figures 13 and 14. Operating conditions are VIN = 24V, IOUT = 400mA. The pair of scope photos in Figure 13 show the response at the input node, before and after the additional 33µH inductor is added. The upper waveform shows an AC-coupled version of the L3 33µH VIN + 3 SHDN Figure 12. Basic 5V Application with Optional Input/Output Filters VIN NODE VOLTAGE AC COUPLED 50mV/DIV VIN NODE CURRENT DC COUPLED 50mA/DIV GND, CH2 2µs/DIV (a) Before Input Inductor Figure 13. Input Node Ripple U output voltage at 50mV/DIV, and the lower waveform is a DC-coupled representation of current into the node at 50mA/DIV. Input voltage ripple is seen to decrease from 100mVP-P to perhaps 10mVP-P. Ripple current is also seen to decrease dramatically. (This improvement in AC ripple current actually affects radiated magnetic noise.) The next pair of scope photos in Figure 14 show an AC-coupled version of the output node at 2mV/DIV. Voltage ripple is seen to be originally about 12mV P-P, with most of the energy in the lowest harmonics. After the addition of a 4.7µH inductor and a second 100µF output capacitor, ripple is about 200µVP-P. These input and output inductor requirements are typically not very difficult to achieve, and inexpensive open style DO1608C types were used in this example. Once again, more costly closed-construction style inductors may be employed, but these are usually not necessary, as the AC fields generated by these inductors are typically small. 10 VIN VCC VSW VD FB SGND 7 ADDITIONAL FILTER COMPONENTS L3: COILCRAFT D01608C-333 OR SIMILAR L4: COILCRAFT D01608C-472 OR SIMILAR C8: AVX D CASE TPSD107M010R0080 1777 F12 4 L4 4.7µH VOUT LT1777 12 14 SYNC VC 6 5 13 D1 + + C8 100µF 10V VIN NODE VOLTAGE AC COUPLED 50mV/DIV VIN NODE CURRENT DC COUPLED 50mA/DIV 1777 F13a GND, CH2 2µs/DIV 1777 F13b (b) After Input Inductor 21 LT1777 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS VOUT NODE AC COUPLED 2mV/DIV 2µs/DIV (a) Before Output Filter Figure 14. Output Node Ripple User Programmable Undervoltage Lockout Figure 15 uses a resistor divider between VIN and ground to drive the SHDN node. This is a simple, cost-effective way to add a user-programmable undervoltage lockout (UVLO) function. Resistor R5 is chosen to have approximately 200µA through it at the nominal SHDN pin lockout threshold of roughly 1.25V. The somewhat arbitrary value of 200µA was chosen to be significantly above the SHDN pin input current to minimize its error contribution, but significantly below the typical 2.5mA the LT1777 draws in lockout mode. Resistor R4 is then chosen to yield this same 200µA, less 2.5µA, with the desired VIN UVLO voltage minus 1.25V across it. (The 2.5mA factor is an allowance to minimize error due to SHDN pin input current.) 22 U VOUT NODE AC COUPLED 2mV/DIV 1777 F13a 2µs/DIV 1777 F14b (b) After Output Filter Behavior is as follows: Normal operation is observed at the nominal input voltage of 24V. As the input voltage is decreased to roughly 18V, switching action will stop, VOUT will drop to zero, and the LT1777 will draw its VIN and VCC quiescent currents from the VIN supply. At a lower input voltage, typically 10V or so at 25°C, the voltage on the SHDN pin will drop to the shutdown threshold, and the part will draw its shutdown current only from the VIN rail. The resistive divider of R4 and R5 will continue to draw power from VIN. (The user should be aware that while the SHDN pin lockout threshold is relatively accurate including temperature effects, the SHDN pin shutdown threshold is more coarse, and exhibits considerably more temperature drift. Nevertheless the shutdown threshold will always be well below the lockout threshold.) VIN R4 84.5k 1% R5 6.19k 1% C5 100pF 1777 F15 LT1777 SHDN Figure 15. User Programmable UVLO LT1777 PACKAGE DESCRIPTION U Dimensions in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted. S Package 16-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow 0.150) (LTC DWG # 05-08-1610) 0.386 – 0.394* (9.804 – 10.008) 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 0.228 – 0.244 (5.791 – 6.197) 0.150 – 0.157** (3.810 – 3.988) 1 0.010 – 0.020 × 45° (0.254 – 0.508) 0.008 – 0.010 (0.203 – 0.254) 0° – 8° TYP 0.053 – 0.069 (1.346 – 1.752) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0.004 – 0.010 (0.101 – 0.254) 0.016 – 0.050 (0.406 – 1.270) *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 0.014 – 0.019 (0.355 – 0.483) TYP 0.050 (1.270) BSC S16 1098 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. 23 LT1777 TYPICAL APPLICATION Minimum PC Board Size Application The previously described basic applications employ power path parts which are capable of delivering the full rated input supply voltage and output current capabilities of the LT1777. A substantial improvement in printed circuit board area requirements can be achieved with the circuit shown below. This uses a physically smaller and less costly power inductor and a tantalum input capacitor. This circuit is capable of delivering up to 300mA at 5V, from input voltages as high as 28V. The only disadvantage is that due to the increased resistance in the inductor, the circuit is no longer capable of withstanding indefinite short circuits to ground. The LT1777 will still current limit at its nominal ILIM value, but this will overheat the inductor. Momentary short circuits of a few seconds or less can still be tolerated. VIN 10V TO 28V + C1 22µF 35V C1: AVX E CASE TPSE226M035R0300 C2: AVX D CASE TPSD107M010R0080 C3, C4, C5: NPO OR X7R C6, C7: Z5U D1: MOTOROLA 100V, 1A SMD SCHOTTKY MBRS1100 RELATED PARTS PART NUMBER LT1076 LT1533 LT1534 LT1576 LTC1622 LTC1624 LT1676/LT1776 DESCRIPTION 100kHz, 2A Step-Down Switching Regulator Ultralow Noise 1A Switching Regulator Ultralow Noise 2A Switching Regulator 200kHz, 1.5A Step-Down Switching Regulator Low VIN Step-Down DC/DC Controller High Efficiency SO-8 DC/DC Controller Wide Input Range, High Efficiency, Step-Down Voltage Regulator COMMENTS Integrated 2A Switch, VIN Up to 46V Push-Pull Design for Low Noise Isolated Supplies Ultralow Noise Regulator for Boost Topologies Output Up to 1.25A, Integrated Switch, SO-8 Package Fixed Frequency 550kHz Operation, MSOP Package 200kHz Operation, VIN from 3.5V to 36V, SO-8 Package 7.4V to 60V Input, 100/200kHz Operation, 700mA Internal Switch 24 Linear Technology Corporation 1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7417 (408)432-1900 q FAX: (408) 434-0507 q www.linear-tech.com U Minimum PC Board Area Application 10 C6 0.1µF C5 100pF 3 VIN SHDN VCC VSW VD FB SGND 7 L1: SENSE INDUCTOR CAN VARY FROM 0µH TO 2.2µH AS PER APPLICATION. SEE PREVIOUS SCHEMATICS FOR EXAMPLES L2: COILCRAFT CTX200-1 OR SIMILAR R2 12.1k 1% 1777 TA03 4 LT1777 12 14 SYNC VC 6 5 13 L1 0µH TO 2.2µH (SEE BELOW) L2 200µH + D1 VOUT 5V C2 100µF 10V C7 0.1µF R1 36.5k 1% C4 100pF R3 12k C3 2200pF 1777f LT/TP 0899 4K • PRINTED IN USA © LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 1999