LT1076HV [Linear]

High Efficiency, Synchronous, 4-Switch Buck-Boost Controller; 高英法fi效率,同步,四开关降压 - 升压型控制器
LT1076HV
型号: LT1076HV
厂家: Linear    Linear
描述:

High Efficiency, Synchronous, 4-Switch Buck-Boost Controller
高英法fi效率,同步,四开关降压 - 升压型控制器

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LTC3780  
High Efficiency, Synchronous,  
4-Switch Buck-Boost Controller  
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FEATURES  
DESCRIPTIO  
The LTC®3780 is a high performance buck-boost switch-  
ing regulator controller that operates from input voltages  
above, below or equal to the output voltage. The constant  
frequency current mode architecture allows a phase-  
lockable frequency of up to 400kHz. With a wide 4V to 30V  
(36V maximum) input and output range and seamless  
transfers between operating modes, the LTC3780 is ideal  
for automotive, telecom and battery-powered systems.  
Single Inductor Architecture Allows VIN Above,  
Below or Equal to VOUT  
Wide VIN Range: 4V to 36V Operation  
Synchronous Rectification: Up to 98% Efficiency  
Current Mode Control  
±1% Output Voltage Accuracy: 0.8V < VOUT < 30V  
Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency: 200kHz to 400kHz  
Power Good Output Voltage Monitor  
Internal LDO for MOSFET Supply  
Theoperatingmodeofthecontrollerisdeterminedthrough  
the FCB pin. For boost operation, the FCB mode pin can  
selectamongBurstMode® operation,Discontinuousmode  
and Forced Continuous mode. During buck operation, the  
FCBmodepincanselectamongSkip-Cyclemode,Discon-  
tinuous mode and Forced Continuous mode. Burst Mode  
operation and Skip-Cycle mode provide high efficiency  
operation at light loads while Forced Continuous mode  
and Discontinuous mode operate at a constant frequency.  
Quad N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive  
VOUT Disconnected from VIN During Shutdown  
Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping  
Foldback Output Current Limiting  
Selectable Low Current Modes  
Output Overvoltage Protection  
Available in 24-Lead SSOP and Exposed Pad  
(5mm × 5mm) 3U2-Lead QFN Packages  
Fault protection is provided by an output overvoltage  
comparatorandinternalfoldbackcurrentlimiting.APower  
Good output pin indicates when the output is within 7.5%  
of its designed set point.  
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.  
Burst Mode is a registered trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.  
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
APPLICATIO S  
Automotive Systems  
Telecom Systems  
DC Power Distribution Systems  
High Power Battery-Operated Devices  
Industrial Control  
Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5481178, 6304066, 5929620, 5408150, 6580258,  
patent pending on current mode architecture and protection  
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO  
High Efficiency Buck-Boost Converter  
V
12V  
5A  
OUT  
V
IN  
4V TO 36V  
100µF  
16V  
CER  
22µF  
50V  
CER  
+
Efficiency and Power Loss  
OUT = 12V, ILOAD = 5A  
4.7µF  
1µF  
CER  
V
V
PGOOD INTV  
IN  
CC  
TG2  
TG1  
100  
95  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0.1µF  
0.1µF  
BOOST2  
SW2  
BOOST1  
SW1  
LTC3780  
BG2  
BG1  
PLLIN  
RUN  
90  
I
TH  
105k  
1%  
2200pF  
ON/OFF  
85  
SS  
V
20k  
0.1µF  
OSENSE  
80  
75  
70  
SGND  
SENSE SENSE PGND  
FCB  
7.5k  
+
1000pF  
0.010  
2µH  
0
5
10  
15  
V
20  
25  
30  
35  
(V)  
IN  
3780 TA01b  
3780 TA01  
3780f  
1
LTC3780  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS  
W W U W  
(Note 1)  
Input Supply Voltage (VIN)........................ –0.3V to 36V  
Topside Driver Voltages  
(BOOST1, BOOST2) .................................. –0.3V to 42V  
Switch Voltage (SW1, SW2) ........................ –5V to 36V  
INTVCC, EXTVCC, RUN, SS, (BOOST – SW1),  
(BOOST2 – SW2), PGOOD.......................... –0.3V to 7V  
PLLIN Voltage.......................................... –0.3V to 5.5V  
PLLFLTR Voltage ......................................0.3V to 2.7V  
FCB, STBYMD Voltages ....................... –0.3V to INTVCC  
ITH, VOSENSE Voltages .............................. –0.3V to 2.4V  
Peak Output Current <10ms (TG1, TG2, BG1, BG2) .. 3A  
INTVCC Peak Output Current ................................ 40mA  
Operating Temperature Range (Note 7)  
LTC3780E........................................... – 40°C to 85°C  
LTC3780I............................................ – 40°C to 85°C  
Junction Temperature (Note 2)............................ 125°C  
Storage Temperature Range .................. –65°C to 125°C  
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)  
SSOP Only........................................................ 300°C  
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PACKAGE/ORDER INFORMATION  
TOP VIEW  
ORDER PART  
NUMBER  
ORDER PART  
NUMBER  
TOP VIEW  
1
2
BOOST1  
TG1  
24  
23  
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
17  
16  
15  
14  
13  
PGOOD  
SS  
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25  
LTC3780EG  
LTC3780IG  
LTC3780EUH  
+
SENSE  
SENSE  
I
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
24 SW1  
LTC3780IUH  
+
3
SW1  
SENSE  
23  
V
IN  
4
V
SENSE  
IN  
EXTV  
INTV  
22  
TH  
CC  
5
EXTV  
CC  
I
TH  
V
21  
OSENSE  
SGND  
CC  
33  
6
INTV  
CC  
V
OSENSE  
SGND  
20 BG1  
7
BG1  
RUN  
FCB  
PGND  
19  
UH PART  
MARKING  
8
PGND  
BG2  
RUN  
FCB  
18 BG2  
17 SW2  
9
PLLFTR  
10  
11  
12  
SW2  
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16  
PLLFLTR  
PLLIN  
3780  
3780I  
TG2  
BOOST2  
STBYMD  
UH PACKAGE  
G PACKAGE  
24-LEAD PLASTIC SSOP  
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 130°C/W  
32-LEAD (5mm × 5mm) PLASTIC QFN  
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 34°C/W  
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 33) IS SGND  
(MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB)  
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.  
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The indicates specifications which apply over the full operating  
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 15V unless otherwise noted.  
SYMBOL  
PARAMETER  
CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
UNITS  
Main Control Loop  
V
Feedback Reference Voltage  
Feedback Pin Input Current  
Output Voltage Load Regulation  
I
= 1.2V (Note 3)  
TH  
0.792  
0.800  
–5  
0.808  
–50  
V
OSENSE  
I
(Note 3)  
nA  
VOSENSE  
V
(Note 3)  
LOADREG  
I = 1.2V to 0.7V  
I = 1.2V to 1.8V  
TH  
0.1  
–0.1  
0.5  
–0.5  
%
%
TH  
3780f  
2
LTC3780  
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The indicates specifications which apply over the full operating  
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 15V unless otherwise noted.  
SYMBOL  
PARAMETER  
CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
0.002  
0.32  
0.6  
MAX  
UNITS  
%/V  
V
Reference Voltage Line Regulation  
Error Amplifier Transconductance  
Error Amplifier GBW  
V
= 4V to 30V, I = 1.2V (Note 3)  
0.02  
REF(LINEREG)  
m(EA)  
IN  
TH  
g
g
I
= 1.2V, Sink/Source = 3µA (Note 3)  
mS  
TH  
MHz  
m(GBW)  
I
Input DC Supply Current  
Normal  
Standby  
(Note 4)  
Q
2400  
1500  
55  
µA  
µA  
µA  
V
RUN  
V
RUN  
= 0V, V  
= 0V, V  
> 2V  
= Open  
STBYMD  
STBYMD  
Shutdown Supply Current  
70  
V
Forced Continuous Threshold  
Forced Continuous Pin Current  
0.76  
0.800  
–0.18  
5.3  
0.84  
–0.1  
5.5  
V
µA  
V
FCB  
I
V
= 0.85V  
–0.30  
FCB  
FCB  
V
Burst Inhibit (Constant Frequency)  
Threshold  
Measured at FCB Pin  
BINHIBIT  
UVLO  
Undervoltage Reset  
V
Falling  
3.8  
0.86  
–380  
0.7  
4
V
V
IN  
V
Feedback Overvoltage Lockout  
Sense Pins Total Source Current  
Start-Up Threshold  
Measured at V  
Pin  
0.84  
0.4  
0.88  
OVL  
OSENSE  
+
I
V
V
V
= V = 0V  
SENSE  
µA  
V
SENSE  
SENSE  
V
V
Rising  
STBYMD(START)  
STBYMD(KA)  
STBYMD  
STBYMD  
Keep-Alive Power-On Threshold  
Rising, V  
= 0V  
1.25  
99  
V
RUN  
DF MAX, BOOST Maximum Duty Factor  
DF MAX, BUCK Maximum Duty Factor  
% Switch C On  
% Switch A On (in Dropout)  
%
%
V
99  
V
RUN Pin On Threshold  
V
V
Rising  
= 2V  
1
1.5  
2
RUN(ON)  
RUN  
RUN  
I
Soft-Start Charge Current  
Maximum Current Sense Threshold  
0.5  
1.2  
µA  
SS  
V
Boost: V  
Buck: V  
= V – 50mV  
160  
–130  
185  
–150  
mV  
mV  
SENSE(MAX)  
OSENSE  
OSENSE  
REF  
= V – 50mV  
–95  
REF  
V
Minimum Current Sense Threshold  
TG Rise Time  
Discontinuous Mode  
–6  
50  
45  
45  
55  
80  
mV  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
SENSE(MIN,BUCK)  
TG1, TG2 t  
TG1, TG2 t  
C
C
C
C
C
= 3300pF (Note 5)  
= 3300pF (Note 5)  
= 3300pF (Note 5)  
= 3300pF (Note 5)  
= 3300pF Each Driver  
r
f
LOAD  
LOAD  
LOAD  
LOAD  
LOAD  
TG Fall Time  
BG1, BG2 t  
BG1, BG2 t  
BG Rise Time  
r
f
BG Fall Time  
TG1/BG1 t  
BG1/TG1 t  
TG2/BG2 t  
BG2/TG2 t  
Mode  
TG1 Off to BG1 On Delay,  
Switch C On Delay  
1D  
BG1 Off to TG1 On Delay,  
Synchronous Switch D On Delay  
C
C
C
C
C
= 3300pF Each Driver  
= 3300pF Each Driver  
= 3300pF Each Driver  
= 3300pF Each Driver  
= 3300pF Each Driver  
80  
80  
80  
90  
90  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
2D  
3D  
4D  
LOAD  
LOAD  
LOAD  
LOAD  
LOAD  
TG2 Off to BG2 On Delay,  
Synchronous Switch B On Delay  
BG2 Off to TG2 On Delay,  
Switch A On Delay  
BG1 Off to BG2 On Delay,  
Switch A On Delay  
Transition 1  
Mode  
BG2 Off to BG1 On Delay,  
Transition 2  
Synchronous Switch D On Delay  
3780f  
3
LTC3780  
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The indicates specifications which apply over the full operating  
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 15V unless otherwise noted.  
SYMBOL  
PARAMETER  
CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
UNITS  
t
Minimum On-Time for Main Switch in  
Boost Operation  
Switch C (Note 6)  
200  
240  
ns  
ON(MIN,BOOST)  
ON(MIN,BUCK)  
t
Minimum On-Time for Synchronous  
Switch in Buck Operation  
Switch B (Note 6)  
180  
220  
ns  
Internal V Regulator  
CC  
V
Internal V Voltage  
7V < V < 30V, V = 5V  
EXTVCC  
5.7  
5.4  
6
6.3  
2
V
%
INTVCC  
CC  
IN  
V  
Internal V Load Regulation  
I
I
= 0mA to 20mA, V = 5V  
EXTVCC  
0.2  
5.7  
200  
150  
LDO(LOADREG)  
EXTVCC  
CC  
CC  
CC  
V
EXTV Switchover Voltage  
= 20mA, V  
Rising  
V
CC  
EXTVCC  
EXTVCC  
V  
V  
EXTV Switchover Hysteresis  
mV  
mV  
EXTVCC(HYS)  
CC  
EXTV Switch Drop Voltage  
I
= 20mA, V  
= 6V  
300  
EXTVCC  
CC  
CC  
Oscillator and Phase-Locked Loop  
f
f
f
Nominal Frequency  
V
V
V
= 1.2V  
PLLFLTR  
260  
170  
340  
300  
200  
400  
50  
330  
220  
440  
kHz  
kHz  
kHz  
kΩ  
NOM  
LOW  
HIGH  
Lowest Frequency  
= 0V  
PLLFLTR  
PLLFLTR  
Highest Frequency  
= 2.4V  
R
PLLIN Input Resistance  
Phase Detector Output Current  
PLLIN  
I
f
f
< f  
OSC  
> f  
OSC  
–15  
15  
µA  
µA  
PLLLPF  
PLLIN  
PLLIN  
PGOOD Output  
V  
V  
V  
PGOOD Upper Threshold  
PGOOD Lower Threshold  
PGOOD Hysteresis  
V
V
V
Rising  
OSENSE  
5.5  
7.5  
–7.5  
2.5  
10  
%
%
%
V
FBH  
Falling  
–5.5  
–10  
FBL  
OSENSE  
OSENSE  
Returning  
FB(HYST)  
V
PGOOD Low Voltage  
I
= 2mA  
= 5V  
0.1  
0.3  
PGL  
PGOOD  
I
PGOOD Leakage Current  
V
±1  
µA  
PGOOD  
PGOOD  
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life  
of a device may be impaired.  
Note 5: Rise and fall times are measured using 10% and 90% levels. Delay  
times are measured using 50% levels.  
Note 2: T for the QFN package is calculated from the temperature T and  
Note 6: The minimum on-time condition is specified for an inductor peak-  
J
A
power dissipation P according to the following formula:  
to-peak ripple current 40% of I  
(see minimum on-time  
D
MAX  
considerations in the Applications Information section).  
T = T + (P • 34°C/W)  
J
A
D
Note 7: The LTC3780E is guaranteed to meet performance specifications  
from 0°C to 85°C. Performance over the –40°C to 85°C operating  
temperature range is assured by design, characterization and correlation  
with statistical process controls. The LTC3780I is guaranteed and tested  
over the – 40°C to 85°C operating temperature range.  
Note 3: The IC is tested in a feedback loop that servos V to a specified  
ITH  
voltage and measures the resultant V  
.
OSENSE  
Note 4: Dynamic supply current is higher due to the gate charge being  
delivered at the switching frequency.  
3780f  
4
LTC3780  
U W  
TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.  
Efficiency vs Output Current  
(Boost Operation)  
Efficiency vs Output Current  
Efficiency vs Output Current  
(Buck Operation)  
100  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
40  
100  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
40  
100  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
40  
BURST  
BURST  
DCM  
SC  
DCM  
CCM  
CCM  
DCM  
CCM  
V
V
= 12V  
V
IN  
V
OUT  
= 18V  
V
V
= 6V  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
= 12V  
= 12V  
= 12V  
0.01  
0.1  
1
10  
0.01  
0.1  
1
10  
0.01  
0.1  
1
10  
I
(A)  
I
(A)  
LOAD  
I
(A)  
LOAD  
LOAD  
3780 G02  
3780 G03  
3780 G01  
Internal 6V LDO Line Regulation  
EXTVCC Voltage Drop  
Supply Current vs Input Voltage  
2500  
2000  
1500  
1000  
500  
120  
100  
6.5  
6.0  
5.5  
5.0  
V
FCB  
= 0V  
80  
60  
STANDBY  
40  
20  
0
4.5  
4.0  
3.5  
SHUTDOWN  
0
1
10  
20  
30  
40  
50  
20  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
30  
35  
0
5
10  
15  
25  
0
5
10  
15  
20  
25  
30  
35  
CURRENT (mA)  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
3780 G06  
3780 G05  
3780 G04  
INTVCC and EXTVCC Switch  
Voltage vs Temperature  
EXTVCC Switch Resistance  
vs Temperature  
Load Regulation  
5
4
3
2
1
0
6.05  
6.00  
5.95  
5.90  
5.85  
5.80  
5.75  
5.70  
5.65  
5.60  
5.55  
0
–0.1  
–0.2  
–0.3  
–0.4  
–0.5  
V
IN  
= 18V  
INTV VOLTAGE  
CC  
V
= 12V  
IN  
V
= 6V  
IN  
EXTV SWITCHOVER THRESHOLD  
CC  
FCB = 0V  
V
= 12V  
OUT  
–50 –25  
0
25  
50  
75 100 125  
–50  
0
25  
50  
75 100 125  
–25  
0
1
2
3
4
5
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
3780 G08  
3780 G07  
3780 G09  
3780f  
5
LTC3780  
TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.  
U W  
Discontinuous Current Mode  
(DCM, VIN = 6V, VOUT = 12V)  
Continuous Current Mode  
(CCM, VIN = 12V, VOUT = 12V)  
Continuous Current Mode  
(CCM, VIN = 18V, VOUT = 12V)  
SW2  
10V/DIV  
SW2  
10V/DIV  
SW2  
10V/DIV  
SW1  
10V/DIV  
SW1  
10V/DIV  
SW1  
10V/DIV  
V
OUT  
V
V
OUT  
OUT  
100mV/DIV  
100mV/DIV  
100mV/DIV  
I
I
I
L
L
L
2A/DIV  
2A/DIV  
2A/DIV  
3780 G10  
3780 G11  
3780 G12  
V
V
= 6V  
5µs/DIV  
V
V
= 12V  
5µs/DIV  
V
V
= 18V  
5µs/DIV  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
= 12V  
= 12V  
= 12V  
Burst Mode Operation  
(VIN = 6V, VOUT = 12V)  
Burst Mode Operation  
(VIN = 12V, VOUT = 12V)  
Skip Cycle Mode  
(VIN = 18V, VOUT = 12V)  
SW2  
10V/DIV  
SW2  
10V/DIV  
SW2  
10V/DIV  
SW1  
10V/DIV  
SW1  
10V/DIV  
SW1  
10V/DIV  
V
OUT  
V
V
OUT  
OUT  
500mV/DIV  
200mV/DIV  
100mV/DIV  
I
I
L
L
2A/DIV  
2A/DIV  
I
L
1A/DIV  
3780 G14  
3780 G13  
3780 G15  
V
V
= 12V  
10µs/DIV  
V
V
= 6V  
25µs/DIV  
V
V
= 18V  
2.5µs/DIV  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
= 12V  
= 12V  
= 12V  
Discontinuous Current Mode  
(DCM, VIN = 6V, VOUT = 12V)  
Discontinuous Current Mode  
(DCM, VIN = 12V, VOUT = 12V)  
Discontinuous Current Mode  
(DCM, VIN = 18V, VOUT = 12V)  
SW2  
10V/DIV  
SW2  
10V/DIV  
SW2  
10V/DIV  
SW1  
10V/DIV  
SW1  
10V/DIV  
SW1  
10V/DIV  
V
V
OUT  
OUT  
V
OUT  
100mV/DIV  
100mV/DIV  
100mV/DIV  
I
L
I
I
L
L
2A/DIV  
1A/DIV  
1A/DIV  
3780 G16  
3780 G17  
3780 G18  
V
V
= 6V  
5µs/DIV  
V
V
= 12V  
5µs/DIV  
V
V
= 18V  
2.5µs/DIV  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
= 12V  
= 12V  
= 12V  
3780f  
6
LTC3780  
U W  
TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.  
Oscillator Frequency  
vs Temperature  
Undervoltage Reset  
vs Temperature  
Minimum Current Sense  
Threshold vs Duty Factor (Buck)  
4.0  
3.8  
3.6  
3.4  
3.2  
3.0  
450  
400  
350  
300  
250  
200  
150  
100  
50  
–20  
–40  
–60  
–80  
V
V
= 2.4V  
= 1.2V  
PLLFLTR  
PLLFLTR  
V
= 0V  
PLLFLTR  
0
–50 –25  
0
25  
50  
75 100 125  
–50 –25  
0
25  
125  
50  
75 100  
100  
80  
60  
40  
20  
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
DUTY FACTOR (%)  
3780 G20  
3780 G19  
3780 G21  
Maximum Current Sense  
Threshold vs Duty Factor (Boost)  
Maximum Current Sense  
Threshold vs Duty Factor (Buck)  
Minimum Current Sense  
Threshold vs Temperature  
140  
130  
120  
110  
200  
150  
180  
160  
140  
120  
100  
BOOST  
100  
50  
0
–50  
–100  
BUCK  
50  
–150  
100 125  
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
100  
–50 –25  
0
25  
75  
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
100  
DUTY FACTOR (%)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
DUTY FACTOR (%)  
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3780 G24  
3780 G22  
Peak Current Threshold  
vs VITH (Boost)  
Valley Current Threshold  
vs VITH (Buck)  
200  
150  
100  
50  
100  
50  
0
–50  
0
–100  
–150  
–50  
–100  
0
0.8  
1.2  
(V)  
1.6  
1.8  
2.4  
0
0.8  
1.2  
(V)  
1.6  
2.0  
2.4  
0.4  
0.4  
V
V
ITH  
ITH  
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3780 G26  
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Load Step  
Load Step  
Load Step  
V
V
V
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
500mV/DIV  
500mV/DIV  
500mV/DIV  
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5A/DIV  
L
5A/DIV  
5A/DIV  
3780 G27  
3780 G28  
3780 G29  
V
V
= 18V  
200µs/DIV  
V
V
= 12V  
200µs/DIV  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
V
V
= 6V  
200µs/DIV  
IN  
OUT  
= 12V  
= 12V  
= 12V  
LOAD STEP: 0A TO 5A  
CONTINUOUS MODE  
LOAD STEP: 0A TO 5A  
CONTINUOUS MODE  
LOAD STEP: 0A TO 5A  
CONTINUOUS MODE  
Line Transient  
Line Transient  
V
IN  
V
IN  
10V/DIV  
10V/DIV  
V
OUT  
V
OUT  
500mV/DIV  
500mV/DIV  
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1A/DIV  
L
1A/DIV  
3780 G30  
3780 G31  
V
= 12V  
= 1A  
500µs/DIV  
V
= 12V  
= 1A  
500µs/DIV  
OUT  
OUT  
I
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LOAD  
LOAD  
V
STEP: 7V TO 20V  
V
IN  
STEP: 20V TO 7V  
IN  
CONTINUOUS MODE  
CONTINUOUS MODE  
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PI FU CTIO S  
PGOOD (Pin 1/Pin 30): Open-Drain Logic Output. PGOOD  
is pulled to ground when the output voltage is not within  
±7.5% of the regulation point.  
voltage and built-in offsets between SENSEand SENSE+  
pins, in conjunction with RSENSE, set the current trip  
threshold.  
SS (Pin 2/Pin 31): Soft-start reduces the input power  
sources’ surge currents by gradually increasing the  
controller’s current limit. A minimum value of 6.8nF is  
recommended on this pin.  
SENSE+ (Pin 3/Pin 1): The (+) Input to the Current Sense  
and Reverse Current Detect Comparators. The ITH pin  
SENSE(Pin 4/Pin 2): The (–) Input to the Current Sense  
and Reverse Current Detect Comparators.  
ITH(Pin5/Pin3):CurrentControlThresholdandErrorAm-  
plifierCompensationPoint.Thecurrentcomparatorthresh-  
old increases with this control voltage. The voltage ranges  
from 0V to 2.4V.  
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PI FU CTIO S  
VOSENSE(Pin6/Pin4):ErrorAmplifierFeedbackInput.This  
BOOST2, BOOST1 (Pins 13, 24/Pins 14, 27): Boosted  
FloatingDriverSupply.The(+)terminalofthebootstrapca-  
pacitor CA and CB (Figure 11) connects here. The BOOST2  
pin swings from a diode voltage below INTVCC up to VIN +  
INTVCC. TheBOOST1pinswingsfromadiodevoltagebelow  
INTVCC up to VOUT + INTVCC.  
pin connects the error amplifier input to an external resis-  
tor divider from VOUT  
.
SGND (Pin 7/Pin 5): Signal Ground. All small-signal com-  
ponentsandcompensationcomponentsshouldconnectto  
thisground,whichshouldbeconnectedtoPGNDatasingle  
point.  
TG2,TG1(Pins14,23/Pins15,26):TopGateDrive.Drives  
the top N-channel MOSFET with a voltage swing equal to  
INTVCC superimposed on the switch node voltage SW.  
RUN(Pin8/Pin6):RunControlInput.ForcingtheRUNpin  
below1.5VcausestheICtoshutdowntheswitchingregu-  
latorcircuitry.Thereisa100kresistorbetweentheRUNpin  
and SGND in the IC. Do not apply >6V to this pin.  
SW2, SW1 (Pins 15, 22/Pins 17, 24): Switch Node. The  
(–)terminalofthebootstrapcapacitorCAandCB(Figure 11)  
connectshere. TheSW2pinswingsfromaSchottkydiode  
(external) voltage drop below ground up to VIN. The SW1  
pin swings from a Schottky diode (external) voltage drop  
FCB (Pin 9/Pin 7): Forced Continuous Control Input. The  
voltage applied to this pin sets the operating mode of the  
controller. When the applied voltage is less than 0.8V, the  
forced continuous current mode is active. When this pin  
is allowed to float, the burst mode is active in boost  
operation and the skip cycle mode is active in buck  
operation. When the pin is tied to INTVCC, the constant  
frequency discontinuous current mode is active in buck or  
boost operation.  
below ground up to VOUT  
.
BG2, BG1 (Pins 16, 18/Pins 18, 20): Bottom Gate Drive.  
Drives the gate of the bottom N-channel MOSFET between  
ground and INTVCC.  
PGND (Pin 17/Pin 19): Power Ground. Connect this pin  
closelytothesourceofthebottomN-channelMOSFET,the  
(–)terminalofCVCC andthe()terminalofCIN (Figure11).  
PLLFLTR (Pin 10/Pin 8): The Phase-Locked Loop’s Low-  
pass Filter is Tied to This Pin. Alternatively, this pin can be  
drivenwithanACorDCvoltagesourcetovarythefrequency  
of the internal oscillator.  
INTVCC (Pin19/Pin21):Internal6VRegulatorOutput. The  
driver and control circuits are powered from this voltage.  
Decouple this pin to ground with a minimum of 4.7µF low  
ESR tantalum or ceramic capacitor.  
PLLIN (Pin 11/Pin 10): External Synchronization Input to  
Phase Detector. This pin is internally terminated to SGND  
with 50k. The phase-locked loop will force the rising  
bottomgatesignalofthecontrollertobesynchronizedwith  
the rising edge of the PLLIN signal.  
EXTVCC(Pin20/Pin22):ExternalVCC Input.WhenEXTVCC  
exceeds5.7V,aninternalswitchconnectsthispintoINTVCC  
andshutsdowntheinternalregulatorsothatthecontroller  
andgatedrivepowerisdrawnfromEXTVCC.Donotexceed  
7V at this pin and ensure that EXTVCC < VIN.  
STBYMD (Pin 12/Pin 11): LDO Control Pin. Determines  
whethertheinternalLDOremainsactivewhenthecontrol-  
ler is shut down. See Operation section for details. If the  
STBYMD pin is pulled to ground, the SS pin is internally  
pulled to ground, preventing start-up and thereby provid-  
ing a single control pin for turning off the controller.  
Decouple this pin with 0.1µF if not tied to a DC potential.  
VIN (Pin 21/Pin 23): Main Input Supply. Decouple this pin  
to SGND with an RC filter (1, 0.1µF).  
Exposed Pad (Pin 33, QFN Only): This pin is SGND and  
must be soldered to PCB ground.  
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INTV  
CC  
V
IN  
BOOST2  
TG2  
STBYMD  
FCB  
FCB  
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LIM  
SW2  
+
BUCK  
LOGIC  
INTV  
CC  
BG2  
R
SENSE  
PGND  
BG1  
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REV  
+
FCB  
INTV  
CC  
BOOST  
LOGIC  
SW1  
TG1  
1.2V  
4(V  
)
FB  
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CMP  
+
BOOST1  
0.86V  
1.2µA  
OV  
EA  
SS  
+
INTV  
CC  
V
OUT  
RUN  
SLOPE  
V
OSENSE  
100k  
+
V
FB  
0.80V  
I
TH  
SHDN  
RST  
FB  
RUN/  
SS  
4(V  
)
+
SENSE  
SENSE  
PLLIN  
50k  
V
REF  
F
IN  
PHASE DET  
V
IN  
V
IN  
+
5.7V  
PLLFLTR  
CLK  
R
LP  
OSCILLATOR  
6V  
LDO  
REG  
C
LP  
EXTV  
INTV  
CC  
+
0.86V  
6V  
+
CC  
PGOOD  
INTERNAL  
SUPPLY  
SGND  
V
OSENSE  
+
0.74V  
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MAIN CONTROL LOOP  
SS voltage while CSS is slowly charged during start-up.  
This “soft-start” clamping prevents abrupt current from  
being drawn from the input power supply.  
TheLTC3780isacurrentmodecontrollerthatprovidesan  
output voltage above, equal to or below the input voltage.  
The LTC proprietary topology and control architecture  
employsacurrent-sensingresistorinBuckorBoostmodes.  
Thesensedinductorcurrentiscontrolledbythevoltageon  
the ITH pin, which is the output of the amplifier EA. The  
POWER SWITCH CONTROL  
Figure1showsasimplifieddiagramofhowthefourpower  
switches are connected to the inductor, VIN, VOUT and  
GND. Figure 2 shows the regions of operation for the  
LTC3780asafunctionofdutycycleD.Thepowerswitches  
are properly controlled so the transfer between modes is  
continuous. When VIN approaches VOUT, the Buck-Boost  
region is reached; the mode-to-mode transition time is  
typically 200ns.  
V
OSENSE pin receives the voltage feedback signal, which is  
compared to the internal reference voltage by the EA.  
ThetopMOSFETdriversarebiasedfromfloatingbooststrap  
capacitors CA and CB (Figure 11), which are normally  
rechargedthroughanexternaldiodewhenthetopMOSFET  
is turned off. Schottky diodes across the synchronous  
switch D and synchronous switch B are not required, but  
provide a lower drop during the dead time. The addition of  
the Schottky diodes will typically improve peak efficiency  
by 1% to 2% at 400kHz.  
Buck Region (VIN > VOUT  
)
Switch D is always on and Switch C is always off during  
thismode. Atthestartofeverycycle, SynchronousSwitch  
B is turned on first. Inductor current is sensed when  
Synchronous Switch B is turned on. After the sensed  
inductorcurrentfallsbelowthereferencevoltage,whichis  
proportional to VITH, Synchronous Switch B is turned off  
The main control loop is shut down by pulling the RUN pin  
low. When the RUN pin voltage is higher than 1.5V, an  
internal 1.2µA current source charges soft-start capacitor  
CSS at the SS pin. The ITH voltage is then clamped to the  
V
IN  
V
OUT  
TG2  
BG2  
A
D
TG1  
BG1  
L
SW2  
SW1  
B
C
R
SENSE  
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Figure 1. Simplified Diagram of the Output Switches  
98%  
D
MAX  
BOOST  
A ON, B OFF  
BOOST REGION  
BUCK/BOOST REGION  
BUCK REGION  
PWM C, D SWITCHES  
D
MIN  
BOOST  
FOUR SWITCH PWM  
D
MAX  
BUCK  
D ON, C OFF  
PWM A, B SWITCHES  
3%  
D
MIN  
BUCK  
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and Switch A is turned on for the remainder of the cycle.  
Switches A and B will alternate, behaving like a typical  
synchronous buck regulator. The duty cycle of switch A  
increasesuntilthemaximumdutycycleoftheconverterin  
Buck mode reaches DMAX_BUCK, given by:  
CLOCK  
SWITCH A  
SWITCH B  
SWITCH C  
SWITCH D  
DMAX_BUCK = (1 – DBUCK-BOOST) • 100%  
where DBUCK-BOOST = duty cycle of the Buck-Boost switch  
range:  
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DBUCK-BOOST = (200ns • f) • 100%  
and f is the operating frequency in Hz.  
CLOCK  
Figure 3 shows typical Buck mode waveforms. If VIN  
approaches VOUT, the Buck-Boost region is reached.  
SWITCH A  
SWITCH B  
CLOCK  
SWITCH C  
SWITCH D  
SWITCH A  
SWITCH B  
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SWITCH C  
2.4V  
(4b) Buck-Boost Mode (VIN VOUT  
)
SWITCH D  
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Figure 3. Buck Mode (VIN > VOUT  
)
Buck-Boost (VIN VOUT  
)
Boost Region (VIN < VOUT  
)
When VIN is close to VOUT, the controller is in Buck-Boost  
mode. Figure 4 shows typical waveforms in this mode.  
Every cycle, if the controller starts with Switches B and D  
turned on, Switches A and C are then turned on. Finally,  
Switches A and D are turned on for the remainder of the  
time. If the controller starts with Switches A and C turned  
on, Switches B and D are then turned on. Finally, Switches  
A and D are turned on for the remainder of the time.  
SwitchAisalwaysonandSynchronousSwitchBisalways  
off in Boost mode. Every cycle, Switch C is turned on first.  
Inductor current is sensed when Synchronous Switch C is  
turned on. After the sensed inductor current exceeds the  
reference voltage which is proportional to VITH, Switch C  
is turned off and Synchronous Switch D is turned on for  
the remainder of the cycle. Switches C and D will alternate,  
behaving like a typical synchronous boost regulator.  
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The duty cycle of Switch C decreases until the minimum  
duty cycle of the converter in Buck mode reaches  
DMIN_BOOST, given by:  
When the FCB pin voltage is lower than 0.8V, the control-  
ler behaves as a continuous, PWM current mode syn-  
chronousswitchingregulator. InBoostmode, SwitchAis  
always on. Switch C and Synchronous Switch D are  
alternately turned on to maintain the output voltage  
independent of direction of inductor current. Every ten  
cycles, Switch A is forced off for about 300ns to allow CA  
to recharge. In Buck mode, Synchronous Switch D is  
always on. Switch A and Synchronous Switch B are  
alternately turned on to maintain the output voltage inde-  
pendent of direction of inductor current. Every ten cycles,  
Synchronous Switch D is forced off for about 300ns to  
allow CB to recharge. This is the least efficient operating  
mode at light load, but may be desirable in certain appli-  
cations. In this mode, the output can source or sink  
current. The sunk current will be forced back into the main  
power supply potentially boosting the input supply to  
dangerous voltage levels—BEWARE!  
DMIN_BOOST = (DBUCK-BOOST) • 100%  
where DBUCK-BOOST is the duty cycle of the Buck-Boost  
switch range:  
DBUCK-BOOST = (200ns • f) • 100%  
and f is the operating frequency in Hz.  
Figure 5 shows typical boost mode waveforms. If VIN  
approaches VOUT, the Buck-Boost region is reached.  
CLOCK  
2.4V  
SWITCH A  
0V  
SWITCH B  
SWITCH C  
SWITCH D  
When the FCB pin voltage is below VINTVCC – 1V, but  
greater than 0.8V, the controller enters Burst Mode opera-  
tion in Boost operation or enters Skip-Cycle mode in Buck  
operation. During Boost operation, Burst Mode operation  
sets a minimum output current level before inhibiting the  
switch C and turns off Synchronous Switch D when the  
inductor current goes negative. This combination of re-  
quirements will, at low currents, force the ITH pin below a  
voltage threshold that will temporarily inhibit turn-on of  
power switches C and D until the output voltage drops.  
There is 100mV of hysteresis in the burst comparator tied  
to the ITH pin. This hysteresis produces output signals to  
the MOSFETs C and D that turn them on for several cycles,  
followed by a variable “sleep” interval depending upon the  
loadcurrent.Themaximumoutputvoltagerippleislimited  
to 3% of the nominal DC output voltage as determined by  
a resistive feedback divider. During buck operation, Skip-  
Cycle mode sets a minimum positive inductor current  
level. When inductor current is lower than this level,  
Synchronous Switch B is kept off. In every cycle, the body  
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)
LOW CURRENT OPERATION  
TheFCBpinisamultifunctionpinprovidingtwofunctions:  
1) to provide regulation for a secondary winding by  
temporarily forcing continuous PWM operation in Buck  
mode and 2) to select among three modes for both buck  
and boost operations by accepting a logic input. Figure 6  
shows the different modes.  
FCB PIN  
0V to 0.75V  
0.85V to 5V  
>5.3V  
BUCK MODE  
BOOST MODE  
Force Continuous Mode  
Skip-Cycle Mode  
Force Continuous Mode  
Burst Mode Operation  
DCM with Constant Freq  
DCM with Constant Freq  
Figure 6. Different Operating Modes  
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diode of Synchronous Switch B or the Schottky diode,  
which is in parallel in with Synchronous Switch B, is used  
todischargeinductorcurrent. Asaresult, somecycleswill  
be skipped when the output load current drops below 1%  
of the maximum designed load in order to maintain the  
output voltage.  
INTVCC/EXTVCC POWER  
Power for all power MOSFET drivers and most internal  
circuitry is derived from the INTVCC pin. When the EXTVCC  
pin is left open, an internal 6V low dropout linear regulator  
supplies INTVCC power. If EXTVCC is taken above 5.7V, the  
6V regulator is turned off and an internal switch is turned  
on, connecting EXTVCC to INTVCC. This allows the INTVCC  
powertobederivedfromahighefficiencyexternalsource.  
When the FCB pin voltage is tied to the INTVCC pin, the  
controller enters constant frequency Discontinuous Cur-  
rent mode (DCM). For Boost operation, Synchronous  
Switch D is held off whenever the ITH pin is below a  
threshold voltage. In every cycle, Switch C is used to  
charge inductor current. After the output voltage is high  
enough, the controller will enter continuous current Buck  
mode for one cycle to discharge inductor current. In the  
following cycle, the controller will resume DCM Boost  
operation. For Buck operation, constant frequency Dis-  
continuousCurrentmodesetsaminimumnegativeinduc-  
tor current level. Synchronous Switch B is turned off  
whenever inductor current is lower than this level. At very  
light loads, this constant frequency operation is not as  
efficient as Burst Mode operation or Skip-Cycle, but does  
provide lower noise, constant frequency operation.  
POWER GOOD (PGOOD) PIN  
ThePGOODpinisconnectedtoanopendrainofaninternal  
MOSFET.TheMOSFETturnsonandpullsthepinlowwhen  
the output is not within ±7.5% of the nominal output level  
as determined by the resistive feedback divider. When the  
output meets the ±7.5% requirement, the MOSFET is  
turned off and the pin is allowed to be pulled up by an  
external resistor to a source of up to 7V.  
FOLDBACK CURRENT  
Foldback current limiting is activated when the output  
voltagefallsbelow70%ofitsnominallevel,reducingpower  
waste.Duringstart-up,foldbackcurrentlimitingisdisabled.  
FREQUENCY SYNCHRONIZATION AND  
FREQUENCY SETUP  
INPUT UNDERVOLTAGE RESET  
The phase-locked loop allows the internal oscillator to be  
synchronized to an external source via the PLLIN pin. The  
phase detector output at the PLLFLTR pin is also the DC  
frequency control input of the oscillator. The frequency  
ranges from 200kHz to 400kHz, corresponding to a DC  
voltage input from 0V to 2.4V at PLLFLTR. When locked,  
the PLL aligns the turn on of the top MOSFET to the rising  
edgeofthesynchronizingsignal. WhenPLLINisleftopen,  
the PLLFLTR pin goes low, forcing the oscillator to its  
minimum frequency.  
TheSScapacitorwillberesetiftheinputvoltageisallowed  
to fall below approximately 4V. The SS capacitor will  
attempt to charge through a normal soft-start ramp after  
the input voltage rises above 4V.  
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OUTPUT OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION  
In every Boost mode cycle, current is limited by a voltage  
reference, which is proportional to the ITH pin voltage. The  
maximum sensed current is limited to 160mV. In every  
Buck mode cycle, the maximum sensed current is limited  
to 130mV.  
Anovervoltagecomparatorguardsagainsttransientover-  
shoots (>7.5%) as well as other more serious conditions  
that may overvoltage the output. In this case, Synchro-  
nous Switch B and Synchronous Switch D are turned on  
until the overvoltage condition is cleared or the maximum  
negative current limit is reached. When inductor current is  
lower than the maximum negative current limit, Synchro-  
nous Switch B and Synchronous Switch D are turned off,  
and Switch A and Switch C are turned on until the inductor  
current reaches another negative current limit. If the  
comparator still detects an overvoltage condition, Switch  
A and Switch C are turned off, and Synchronous Switch B  
and Synchronous Switch D are turned on again.  
STANDBY MODE PIN  
The STBYMD pin is a three-state input that controls  
circuitry within the IC as follows: When the STBYMD pin  
is held at ground, the SS pin is pulled to ground. When the  
pin is left open, the internal SS current source charges the  
SS capacitor, allowing turn-on of the controller and acti-  
vating necessary internal biasing. When the STBYMD pin  
is taken above 2V, the internal linear regulator is turned on  
independent of the state on the RUN and SS pins, provid-  
ing an output power source for “wake-up” circuitry.  
Decouple the pin with a small capacitor (0.1µF) to ground  
if the pin is not connected to a DC potential.  
SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION AND CURRENT LIMIT  
Switch A on-time is limited by output voltage. When  
output voltage is reduced and is lower than its nominal  
level, Switch A on-time will be reduced.  
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Figure 11 is a basic LTC3780 application circuit. External  
component selection is driven by the load requirement,  
and begins with the selection of RSENSE and the inductor  
value. Next, the power MOSFETs are selected. Finally, CIN  
and COUT are selected. This circuit can be configured for  
operation up to an input voltage of 36V.  
Allowing a margin for variations in LTC3780 and external  
component values yields:  
2 160mV • V  
IN  
RSENSE  
=
2 IOUT(MAX,BOOST) VOUT + IL(BOOST)  
Selection of Operation Frequency  
RSENSE Selection and Maximum Output Current  
The LTC3780 uses a constant frequency architecture and  
hasaninternalvoltagecontrolledoscillator. Theswitching  
frequency is determined by the internal oscillator capaci-  
tor. This internal capacitor is charged by a fixed current  
plus an additional current that is proportional to the  
voltage applied to the PLLFLTR pin. The frequency of this  
oscillator can be varied over a 2-to-1 range. The PLLFLTR  
pin can be grounded to lower the frequency to 200kHz or  
tiedto2.4Vtoyieldapproximately400kHz. WhenPLLINis  
left open, the PLLFLTR pin goes low, forcing the oscillator  
to minimum frequency.  
R
SENSE is chosen based on the required output current.  
The current comparator threshold sets the peak of the  
inductor current in Boost mode and the maximum induc-  
tor valley current in Buck mode. In Boost mode, the  
maximum average load current is:  
160mV • V  
IL  
IN  
IOUT(MAX,BOOST)  
=
RSENSE VOUT  
2
where IL is peak-to-peak inductor ripple current. In Buck  
mode, the maximum average load current is:  
A graph for the voltage applied to the PLLFLTR pin vs  
frequency is given in Figure 8. As the operating frequency  
isincreasedthegatechargelosseswillbehigher,reducing  
efficiency. The maximum switching frequency is approxi-  
mately 400kHz.  
130mV IL  
IOUT(MAX,BUCK)  
=
+
RSENSE  
2
Figure 7 shows how the load current (IMAXLOAD • RSENSE  
varies with input and output voltage  
)
450  
400  
350  
300  
250  
200  
150  
100  
50  
160  
150  
140  
130  
120  
110  
100  
0
0.1  
1
10  
0
2
2.5  
0.5  
1
1.5  
V
/V  
IN OUT  
(V)  
PLLFLTR PIN VOLTAGE (V)  
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Figure 8. Frequency vs PLLFLTR Pin Voltage  
Figure 7. Load Current vs VIN/VOUT  
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Inductor Selection  
This formula has a maximum at VIN = 2VOUT, where  
RMS = IOUT(MAX)/2. This simple worst-case condition is  
commonly used for design because even significant  
deviations do not offer much relief. Note that ripple  
current ratings from capacitor manufacturers are often  
based on only 2000 hours of life which makes it advisable  
to derate the capacitor.  
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The operating frequency and inductor selection are inter-  
related in that higher operating frequencies allow the use  
of smaller inductor and capacitor values. The inductor  
value has a direct effect on ripple current. The inductor  
current ripple IL is typically set to 20% to 40% of the  
maximum inductor current. For a given ripple the induc-  
tance terms are as follows:  
In Boost mode, the discontinuous current shifts from the  
input to the output, so COUT must be capable of reducing  
the output voltage ripple. The effects of ESR (equivalent  
series resistance) and the bulk capacitance must be con-  
sidered when choosing the right capacitor for a given  
output ripple voltage. The steady ripple due to charging  
and discharging the bulk capacitance is given by:  
V
2 VOUT – V  
100  
IN(MIN)  
(
)
IN(MIN)  
LBOOST  
>
H,  
2
ƒ IOUT(MAX) %Ripple • VOUT  
VOUT VIN(MAX) VOUT 100  
(
)
LBUCK  
>
H
ƒ IOUT(MAX) %Ripple • V  
IN(MAX)  
IOUT(MAX) VOUT – V  
(
)
)
IN(MIN)  
where:  
f is operating frequency, Hz  
Ripple(Boost,Cap) =  
Ripple(Buck,Cap) =  
V
V
COUT VOUT • f  
IOUT(MAX) VIN(MAX) VOUT  
% Ripple is allowable inductor current ripple, %  
VIN(MIN) is minimum input voltage, V  
VIN(MAX) is maximum input voltage, V  
VOUT is output voltage, V  
(
COUT VIN(MAX) • f  
where COUT is the output filter capacitor.  
The steady ripple due to the voltage drop across the ESR  
is given by:  
IOUT(MAX) is maximum output load current  
For high efficiency, choose an inductor with low core loss,  
such as ferrite and molypermalloy (from Magnetics, Inc.).  
Also,theinductorshouldhavelowDCresistancetoreduce  
the I2R losses, and must be able to handle the peak  
inductor current without saturating. To minimize radiated  
noise, use a toroid, pot core or shielded bobbin inductor.  
VBOOST,ESR = IL(MAX,BOOST) • ESR  
VBUCK,ESR = IL(MAX,BUCK) • ESR  
Multiple capacitors placed in parallel may be needed to  
meet the ESR and RMS current handling requirements.  
Dry tantalum, special polymer, aluminum electrolytic and  
ceramic capacitors are all available in surface mount  
packages. Ceramic capacitors have excellent low ESR  
characteristics but can have a high voltage coefficient.  
Capacitors are now available with low ESR and high ripple  
current ratings such as OS-CON and POSCAP.  
CIN and COUT Selection  
InBoostmode, inputcurrentiscontinuous. InBuckmode,  
input current is discontinuous. In Buck mode, the selec-  
tion of input capacitor CIN is driven by the need to filter the  
input square wave current. Use a low ESR capacitor sized  
to handle the maximum RMS current. For Buck operation,  
the input RMS current is given by:  
Power MOSFET Selection and  
Efficiency Considerations  
The LTC3780 requires four external N-channel power  
MOSFETs, two for the top switches (Switch A and D,  
shown in Figure 1) and two for the bottom switches  
VOUT  
V
IN  
V
IN  
VOUT  
IRMS IOUT(MAX)  
– 1  
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(Switch B and C shown in Figure 1). Important parameters  
Switch C operates in Boost mode as the control switch. Its  
power dissipation at maximum current is given by:  
forthepowerMOSFETsarethebreakdownvoltageVBR,DSS  
,
threshold voltage VGS,TH, on-resistance RDS(ON), reverse  
transfercapacitanceCRSS andmaximumcurrentIDS(MAX)  
.
V
– V V  
IN OUT  
(
)
OUT  
PC,BOOST  
=
IOUT(MAX)2 ρT RDS(ON)  
2
The drive voltage is set by the 6V INTVCC supply. Conse-  
quently, logic-level threshold MOSFETs must be used in  
LTC3780 applications. If the input voltage is expected to  
drop below 5V, then the sub-logic threshold MOSFETs  
should be considered.  
V
IN  
IOUT(MAX)  
3
+ k • VOUT  
CRSS • f  
V
IN  
where CRSS is usually specified by the MOSFET manufac-  
turers. Theconstantk, whichaccountsforthe losscaused  
by reverse recovery current, is inversely proportional to  
the gate drive current and has an empirical value of 1.7.  
In order to select the power MOSFETs, the power dissi-  
pated by the device must be known. For Switch A, the  
maximum power dissipation happens in Boost mode,  
when it remains on all the time. Its maximum power  
dissipation at maximum output current is given by:  
For Switch D, the maximum power dissipation happens in  
Boost mode, when its duty cycle is higher than 50%. Its  
maximum power dissipation at maximum output current  
is given by:  
2
VOUT  
PA,BOOST  
=
IOUT(MAX) ρT RDS(ON)  
V  
IN  
2
V
IN  
VOUT  
PD,BUCK  
=
IOUT(MAX) ρT RDS(ON)  
whereρT isanormalizationfactor(unityat25°C)account-  
ing for the significant variation in on-resistance with  
temperature, typically about 0.4%/°C as shown in Fig-  
ure 9. For a maximum junction temperature of 125°C,  
using a value ρT = 1.5 is reasonable.  
VOUT V  
IN  
For the same output voltage and current, Switch A has the  
highest power dissipation and Switch B has the lowest  
power dissipation unless a short occurs at the output.  
From a known power dissipated in the power MOSFET, its  
junction temperature can be obtained using the following  
formula:  
Switch B operates in Buck mode as the synchronous  
rectifier. Its power dissipation at maximum output current  
is given by:  
TJ = TA + P • RTH(JA)  
V – VOUT  
P
=
IOUT(MAX)2 ρT RDS(ON)  
IN  
B,BUCK  
V
IN  
2.0  
1.5  
1.0  
0.5  
0
50  
100  
–50  
150  
0
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)  
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The RTH(JA) to be used in the equation normally includes  
the RTH(JC) for the device plus the thermal resistance from  
the case to the ambient temperature (RTH(JC)). This value  
of TJ can then be compared to the original, assumed value  
used in the iterative calculation process.  
to approximately 20% of the maximum inductor current.  
The output voltage ripple can increase during Burst Mode  
operation.  
INTVCC Regulator  
An internal P-channel low dropout regulator produces 6V  
at the INTVCC pin from the VIN supply pin. INTVCC powers  
the drivers and internal circuitry within the LTC3780. The  
INTVCC pin regulator can supply a peak current of 40mA  
andmustbebypassedtogroundwithaminimumof4.7µF  
tantalum, 10µF special polymer or low ESR type electro-  
lytic capacitor. A 1µF ceramic capacitor placed directly  
adjacent to the INTVCC and PGND IC pins is highly  
recommended. Good bypassing is necessary to supply  
the high transient current required by MOSFET gate  
drivers.  
Schottky Diode (D1, D2) Selection  
and Light Load Operation  
The Schottky diodes D1 and D2 shown in Figure 1 conduct  
during the dead time between the conduction of the power  
MOSFET switches. They are intended to prevent the body  
diode of Synchronous Switches B and D from turning on  
and storing charge during the dead time. In particular, D2  
significantly reduces reverse recovery current between  
Switch D turn-off and Switch C turn-on, which improves  
converter efficiency and reduces Switch C voltage stress.  
In order for the diode to be effective, the inductance  
between it and the synchronous switch must be as small  
as possible, mandating that these components be placed  
adjacently.  
HigherinputvoltageapplicationsinwhichlargeMOSFETs  
are being driven at high frequencies may cause the  
maximumjunctiontemperatureratingfortheLTC3780to  
be exceeded. The system supply current is normally  
dominated by the gate charge current. Additional external  
loading of the INTVCC also needs to be taken into account  
for the power dissipation calculations. The total INTVCC  
current can be supplied by either the 6V internal linear  
regulator or by the EXTVCC input pin. When the voltage  
applied to the EXTVCC pin is less than 5.7V, all of the  
INTVCC current is supplied by the internal 6V linear  
regulator. Power dissipation for the IC in this case is  
VIN • IINTVCC, and overall efficiency is lowered. The junc-  
tion temperature can be estimated by using the equations  
given in Note 2 of the Electrical Characteristics. For  
example, LTC3780 VIN current is limited to less than  
24mA from a 24V supply when not using the EXTVCC pin  
as:  
In Buck mode, when the FCB pin voltage is 0.85 < VFCB  
<
5V, the converter operates in Skip-Cycle mode. In this  
mode, Synchronous Switch B remains off until the induc-  
tor peak current exceeds one-fifth of its maximum peak  
current. As a result, D1 should be rated for about one-half  
to one-third of the full load current.  
In Boost mode, when the FCB pin voltage is higher than  
5.3V, the converter operates in Discontinuous Current  
mode. In this mode, Synchronous Switch D remains off  
until the inductor peak current exceeds one-fifth of its  
maximum peak current. As a result, D2 should be rated for  
about one-third to one-fourth of the full load current.  
In Buck mode, when the FCB pin voltage is higher than  
5.3V, the converter operates in constant frequency Dis-  
continuous Current mode. In this mode, Synchronous  
Switch B remains on until the inductor valley current is  
lower than the sense voltage representing the minimum  
negative inductor current level (VSENSE = –5mV). Both  
Switch A and B are off until next clock signal.  
TJ = 70°C + 24mV • 24V • 95°C/W = 125°C  
UseoftheEXTVCC inputpinreducesthejunctiontempera-  
ture to:  
TJ = 70°C + 24mV • 6V • 95°C/W = 84°C  
To prevent maximum junction temperature from being  
exceeded, the input supply current must be checked  
operating in continuous mode at maximum VIN.  
In Boost mode, when the FCB pin voltage is 0.85 < VFCB  
5.3V, the converter operates in Burst Mode operation. In  
this mode, the controller clamps the peak inductor current  
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EXTVCC Connection  
Topside MOSFET Driver Supply (CA, DA, CB, DB)  
The LTC3780 contains an internal P-channel MOSFET  
switch connected between the EXTVCC and INTVCC pins.  
When the voltage applied to EXTVCC rises above 5.7V, the  
internal regulator is turned off and a switch connects the  
EXTVCC pin to the INTVCC pin thereby supplying internal  
power. The switch remains closed as long as the voltage  
applied to EXTVCC remains above 5.5V. This allows the  
MOSFET driver and control power to be derived from the  
output when (5.7V < VOUT < 7V) and from the internal  
regulator when the output is out of regulation (start-up,  
short-circuit). If more current is required through the  
EXTVCC switch than is specified, an external Schottky  
diode can be interposed between the EXTVCC and INTVCC  
pins. Ensure that EXTVCC VIN.  
Referring to Figure 11, the external bootstrap capacitors  
CA and CB connected to the BOOST1 and BOOST2 pins  
supply the gate drive voltage for the topside MOSFET  
Switches A and D. When the top MOSFET Switch A turns  
on, the switch node SW2 rises to VIN and the BOOST2 pin  
rises to approximately VIN + INTVcc. When the bottom  
MOSFET Switch B turns on, the switch node SW2 drops to  
lowandtheboostcapacitorCB ischargedthroughDB from  
INTVCC. When the top MOSFET Switch D turns on, the  
switch node SW1 rises to VOUT and the BOOST1 pin rises  
to approximately VOUT + INTVCC. When the bottom MOS-  
FET Switch C turns on, the switch node SW1 drops to low  
and the boost capacitor CA is charged through DA from  
INTVCC. The boost capacitors CA and CB need to store  
about 100 times the gate charge required by the top  
MOSFET Switch A and D. In most applications a 0.1µF to  
0.47µF, X5R or X7R dielectric capacitor is adequate.  
The following list summarizes the three possible connec-  
tions for EXTVCC:  
1. EXTVCC left open (or grounded). This will cause INTVCC  
to be powered from the internal 6V regulator at the cost  
of a small efficiency penalty.  
Run Function  
The RUN pin provides simple ON/OFF control for the  
LTC3780. Driving the RUN pin above 1.5V permits the  
controller to start operating. Pulling RUN below 1.5V puts  
the LTC3780 into low current shutdown. Do not apply  
more than 6V to the RUN pin.  
2. EXTVCC connected directly to VOUT (5.7V < VOUT < 7V).  
This is the normal connection for a 6V regulator and  
provides the highest efficiency.  
3. EXTVCC connected to an external supply. If an external  
supply is available in the 5.5V to 7V range, it may be  
used to power EXTVCC provided it is compatible with  
the MOSFET gate drive requirements.  
Soft-Start Function  
Soft-start reduces the input power sources’ surge cur-  
rents by gradually increasing the controller’s current limit  
(proportionaltoaninternallybufferedandclampedequiva-  
lent of VITH).  
Output Voltage  
The LTC3780 output voltage is set by an external feedback  
resistive divider carefully placed across the output capaci-  
tor. The resultant feedback signal is compared with the  
internal precision 0.800V voltage reference by the error  
amplifier. The output voltage is given by the equation:  
An internal 1.2µA current source charges up the CSS  
capacitor. As the voltage on SS increases from 0V to 2.4V,  
the internal current limit rises from 0V/RSENSE to  
150mV/RSENSE. The output current limit ramps up slowly,  
taking 1.5s/µF to reach full current. The output current  
thus ramps up slowly, eliminating the starting surge  
current required from the input power supply.  
R2  
R1  
VOUT = 0.8V • 1+  
2.4V  
T
IRMP  
=
CSS = 1.5s/µF C  
SS  
(
)
1.2µA  
Do not apply more than 6V to the SS pin.  
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The Standby Mode (STBYMD) Pin Function  
The secondary output voltage VSEC is normally set as  
shown in Figure 10 by turns ratio N of the transformer:  
TheStandbymode(STBYMD)pinprovidesseveralchoices  
for start-up and standby operational modes. If the pin is  
pulled to ground, the SS pin is internally pulled to ground,  
preventing start-up and thereby providing a single control  
pin for turning off the controller. If the pin is left open or  
decoupled with a capacitor to ground, the SS pin is  
internally provided with a starting current, permitting  
external control for turning on the controller. If the pin is  
connected to a voltage greater than 1.25V, the internal  
regulator (INTVCC) will be on even when the controller is  
shut down (RUN pin voltage < 1.5V). In this mode, the  
onboard 6V linear regulator can provide power to keep-  
alive functions such as a keyboard controller.  
V
SEC (N + 1) • VOUT  
However, if the controller goes into Burst Mode operation  
and halts switching due to a light primary load current,  
thenVSEC willdrop. AnexternalresistivedividerfromVSEC  
to the FCB pin sets a minimum voltage VSEC(MIN)  
:
R6  
R5  
VSEC(MIN) 0.8 • 1+  
If the VSEC drops below this level, the FCB voltage forces  
temporary continuous switching operation until VSEC is  
again above its minimum.  
In order to prevent erratic operation if no external connec-  
tions are made to FCB pin, the FCB pin has a 0.18µA  
internal current source pulling the pin high. Include this  
current when choosing resistor values R5 and R6.  
FCB Pin Regulates Secondary Winding in Buck Mode  
In Buck mode, the FCB pin can be used to regulate a  
secondary winding or as a logic level input. Continuous  
operation is forced when the FCB pin drops below 0.8V.  
During continuous mode, current flows continuously in  
the transformer primary. The secondary winding(s) draw  
current only when Switch B and Switch D are on in Buck  
mode. When primary load currents are low and/or the  
VIN/VOUT ratio is low, the Synchronous Switch B may not  
be on for a sufficient amount of time to transfer power  
from the output capacitor to the secondary load. Forced  
continuous operation will support secondary windings if  
there is sufficient synchronous switch duty factor. Thus,  
the FCB input pin removes the requirement that power  
must be drawn from the auxiliary windings. With the loop  
in continuous mode, the auxiliary outputs may nominally  
be loaded without regard to the primary output load.  
Fault Conditions: Current Limit and Current Foldback  
The maximum inductor current is inherently limited in a  
currentmodecontrollerbythemaximumsensevoltage.In  
Boost mode, maximum sense voltage and the sense  
resistance determines the maximum allowed inductor  
peak current, which is:  
160mV  
RSENSE  
IL(MAX,BOOST)  
=
V
SEC  
V
OUT  
V
IN  
C
OUT  
A
SW2  
D
SW1  
TG1  
BG1  
TG2  
BG2  
R6  
R5  
LTC3780  
FCB  
T1  
1:N  
B
C
SGND  
R
SENSE  
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In Buck mode, maximum sense voltage and the sense  
resistance determines the maximum allowed inductor  
valley current, which is:  
2. Transition loss. This loss arises from the brief amount  
of time Switch A or Switch C spends in the saturated  
region during switch node transitions. It depends upon  
the input voltage, load current, driver strength and  
MOSFET capacitance, among other factors. The loss is  
significant at input voltages above 20V and can be  
estimated from:  
130mV  
RSENSE  
IL(MAX,BUCK)  
=
To further limit current in the event of a short circuit to  
ground, the LTC3780 includes foldback current limiting. If  
the output falls by more than 30%, then the maximum  
sense voltage is progressively lowered to about one third  
of its full value.  
Transition Loss 1.7A–1 • VIN2 • IOUT • CRSS • f  
where CRSS is the reverse transfer capacitance.  
3. INTVCC current. This is the sum of the MOSFET driver  
and control currents. This loss can be reduced by  
supplying INTVCC current through the EXTVCC pin from  
a high efficiency source, such as an output derived  
boost network or alternate supply if available.  
Fault Conditions: Overvoltage Protection  
A comparator monitors the output for overvoltage condi-  
tions. The comparator (OV) detects overvoltage faults  
greater than 7.5% above the nominal output voltage.  
Whentheconditionissensed,SwitchesAandCareturned  
off, and Switches B and D are turned on until the overvolt-  
age condition is cleared. During an overvoltage condition,  
a negative current limit (VSENSE = –60mV) is set to limit  
negative inductor current. When the sensed current in-  
ductor current is lower than –60mV, Switch A and C are  
turned on, and Switch B and D are turned off until the  
sensed current is higher than –20mV. If the output is still  
in overvoltage condition, Switch A and C are turned off,  
and Switch B and D are turned on again.  
4. CIN and COUT loss. The input capacitor has the difficult  
job of filtering the large RMS input current to the regu-  
lator in Buck mode. The output capacitor has the more  
difficult job of filtering the large RMS output current in  
Boostmode.BothCIN andCOUTarerequiredtohavelow  
ESR to minimize the AC I2R loss and sufficient capaci-  
tance to prevent the RMS current from causing addi-  
tional upstream losses in fuses or batteries.  
5. Otherlosses.SchottkydiodeD1andD2areresponsible  
for conduction losses during dead time and light load  
conduction periods. Inductor core loss occurs pre-  
dominately at light loads. Switch C causes reverse  
recovery current loss in Boost mode.  
Efficiency Considerations  
The percent efficiency of a switching regulator is equal to  
the output power divided by the input power times 100%.  
It is often useful to analyze individual losses to determine  
what is limiting the efficiency and which change would  
produce the most improvement. Although all dissipative  
elements in circuit produce losses, four main sources  
account for most of the losses in LTC3780 circuits:  
1. DC I2R losses. These arise from the resistances of the  
MOSFETs, sensing resistor, inductor and PC board  
traces and cause the efficiency to drop at high output  
currents.  
Whenmakingadjustmentstoimproveefficiency,theinput  
current is the best indicator of changes in efficiency. If you  
make a change and the input current decreases, then the  
efficiency has increased. If there is no change in input  
current, then there is no change in efficiency.  
Design Example  
As a design example, assume VIN = 5V to 18V (12V nomi-  
nal), VOUT = 12V (5%), IOUT(MAX) = 5A and f = 400kHz.  
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Tie the PLLFLTR pin to INTVCC for 400kHz operation. The  
inductance value is chosen first based on a 30% ripple  
current assumption. In Buck mode, the ripple current is:  
Double-check the TJ in the MOSFET with 70°C ambient  
temperature:  
TJ = 70°C + 1.94W • 40°C/W = 147.6°C  
The maximum power dissipation of Switch B occurs in  
Buckmode. AssumingajunctiontemperatureofTJ=80°C  
with ρ80°C = 1.2, the power dissipation at VIN = 18V is:  
VOUT  
VOUT  
V
IN  
IL,BUCK  
=
• 1–  
f L ⎝  
Thehighestvalueofripplecurrentoccursatthemaximum  
input voltage. In Boost mode, the ripple current is:  
18 – 12  
PB,BUCK  
=
• 52 1.2 • 0.009 = 135mW  
12  
V
V
IN  
IN  
IL,BOOST  
=
• 1–  
Double-check the TJ in the MOSFET at 70°C ambient  
temperature:  
f L VOUT  
The highest value of ripple current occurs at VIN = VOUT/2.  
TJ = 70°C + 0.135W • 40°C/W = 75.4°C  
A 6.8µH inductor will produce 13% ripple in Boost mode  
The maximum power dissipation of Switch C occurs in  
Boostmode.AssumingajunctiontemperatureofTJ=110°C  
with ρ110°C = 1.4, the power dissipation at VIN = 5V is:  
(VIN = 6V) and 29% ripple in Buck mode (VIN = 18V).  
The RSENSE resistor value can be calculated by using the  
maximum current sense voltage specification with some  
accommodation for tolerances.  
12 – 5 12  
(
)
PC,BOOST  
=
• 52 1.4 • 0.009  
52  
2 160mV • V  
2 IOUT(MAX,BOOST) + IL,BOOST • V  
IN  
5
5
RSENSE  
=
+ 2 123 150p • 400k = 1.08W  
(
)
OUT  
Select an RSENSE of 10m.  
Double-check the TJ in the MOSFET at 70°C ambient  
temperature:  
Output voltage is 12V. Select R1 as 20k. R2 is:  
TJ = 70°C + 1.08W • 40°C/W = 113°C  
VOUT R1  
R2 =  
R1  
The maximum power dissipation of Switch D occurs in  
Boost mode when its duty cycle is higher than 50%.  
Assuming a junction temperature of TJ = 100°C with  
ρ100°C = 1.35, the power dissipation at VIN = 5V is:  
0.8  
SelectR2as280k.BothR1andR2shouldhaveatolerance  
of no more than 1%.  
Next, choose the MOSFET switches. A suitable choice is  
theSiliconixSi4840(RDS(ON) =0.009(atVGS=6V),CRSS  
= 150pF, θJA = 40°C/W).  
2
5
12  
12  
5
PD,BUCK  
=
• 5 1.35 • 0.009 = 0.73W  
The maximum power dissipation of Switch A occurs  
in Boost mode when Switch A stays on all the time.  
Assuming a junction temperature of TJ = 150°C with  
ρ150°C = 1.5, the power dissipation at VIN = 5V is:  
Double-check the TJ in the MOSFET at 70°C ambient  
temperature:  
TJ = 70°C + 0.73W • 40°C/W = 99°C  
CIN is chosen to filter the square current in Buck mode. In  
this mode, the maximum input current peak is:  
2
12  
5
PA,BOOST  
=
• 5 1.5 • 0.009 = 1.94W  
IIN,PEAK(MAX,BUCK) = 5 • (1 + 29%) = 6.5A  
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A low ESR (10m) capacitor is selected. Input voltage  
• Place Switch B and Switch C as close to the controller  
as possible, keeping the PGND, BG and SW traces  
short.  
ripple is 65mV.  
COUT is chosen to filter the square current in Boost mode.  
In this mode, the maximum output current peak is:  
• KeepthehighdV/dTSW1,SW2,BOOST1,BOOST2,TG1  
andTG2nodesawayfromsensitivesmall-signalnodes.  
12  
5
IOUT,PEAK(MAX,BUCK)  
=
• 5 • 1+ 13% = 13.6A  
(
)
• The path formed by Switch A, Switch B, D2 and the CIN  
capacitor should have short leads and PC trace lengths.  
ThepathformedbySwitchC,SwitchD,D1andtheCOUT  
capacitor also should have short leads and PC trace  
lengths.  
A low ESR (5m) capacitor is suggested. This capacitor  
will limit output voltage ripple to 68mV.  
PC Board Layout Checklist  
• Theoutputcapacitor()terminalsshouldbeconnected  
as close as possible the (–) terminals of the input  
capacitor.  
The basic PC board layout requires a dedicated ground  
plane layer. Also, for high current, a multilayer board  
provides heat sinking for power components.  
• Connect the INTVCC decoupling capacitor CVCC closely  
to the INTVCC and PGND pins.  
• The ground plane layer should not have any traces and  
it should be as close as possible to the layer with power  
MOSFETs.  
• Connect the top driver boost capacitor CA closely to the  
BOOST1 and SW1 pins. Connect the top driver boost  
capacitor CB closely to the BOOST2 and SW2 pins.  
• Place CIN, Switch A, Switch B and D2 in one compact  
area. Place COUT, Switch C, Switch D and D1 in one  
compact area.  
• Connect the input capacitors CIN and output capacitors  
COUT close to the power MOSFETs. These capacitors  
carry the MOSFET AC current in Boost and Buck mode.  
• Use immediate vias to connect the components (in-  
cluding the LTC3780’s SGND and PGND pins) to the  
ground plane. Use several large vias for each power  
component.  
• Connect VOSENSE pin resistive dividers to the (+) termi-  
nals of COUT and signal ground. A small VOSENSE  
decoupling capacitor should be as close as possible to  
the LTC3780 SGND pin. The R2 connection should not  
be along the high current or noise paths, such as the  
input capacitors.  
• Route SENSEand SENSE+ leads together with mini-  
mum PC trace spacing. The filter capacitor between  
SENSE+ and SENSEshould be as close as possible to  
the IC. Ensure accurate current sensing with Kelvin  
connections at the SENSE resistor.  
• Use planes for VIN and VOUT to maintain good voltage  
filtering and to keep power losses low.  
• Flood all unused areas on all layers with copper. Flood-  
ing with copper will reduce the temperature rise of  
power components. Connect the copper areas to any  
DC net (VIN or GND).  
When laying out the printed circuit board, the following  
checklist should be used to ensure proper operation of the  
LTC3780. These items are also illustrated in Figure 11.  
• Connect the ITH pin compensation network close to the  
IC, between ITH and the signal ground pins. The capaci-  
tor helps to filter the effects of PCB noise and output  
voltage ripple voltage from the compensation loop.  
• Segregate the signal and power grounds. All small  
signal components should return to the SGND pin at  
onepointwhichisthentiedtothePGNDpinclosetothe  
sources of Switch B and Switch C.  
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LTC3780  
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• Connect the INTVCC decoupling capacitor close to the  
IC, between the INTVCC and the power ground pins.  
This capacitor carries the MOSFET drivers’ current  
peaks. An additional 1µF ceramic capacitor placed  
immediatelynexttotheINTVccandPGNDpinscanhelp  
improve noise performance substantially.  
V
OUT  
R
PU  
V
C
PULLUP  
OUT  
C
A
1
2
24  
23  
C
SS  
PGOOD BOOST1  
D2  
SS  
TG1  
D
C
LTC3780  
+
D
A
C
3
4
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
17  
16  
15  
C2  
SENSE  
SENSE  
SW1  
C
C
F
C
V
C1  
IN  
R
C
5
I
EXTV  
TH  
CC  
CC  
6
R2  
VCC  
L
R1  
V
INTV  
OSENSE  
7
SGND  
RUN  
BG1  
PGND  
BG2  
R
SENSE  
8
9
FCB  
B
A
D1  
10  
PLLFLTR  
SW2  
D
B
11  
12  
14  
13  
f
PLLIN  
TG2  
IN  
C
B
C
IN  
STBYMD BOOST2  
R
IN  
V
IN  
3780 F11  
Figure 11. LTC3780 Layout Diagram  
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LTC3780  
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTIO  
G Package  
24-Lead Plastic SSOP (5.3mm)  
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1640)  
7.90 – 8.50*  
(.311 – .335)  
1.25 ±0.12  
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14  
13  
7.8 – 8.2  
5.3 – 5.7  
7.40 – 8.20  
(.291 – .323)  
0.42 ±0.03  
0.65 BSC  
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT  
5
7
8
1
2
3
4
6
9 10 11 12  
2.0  
5.00 – 5.60**  
(.197 – .221)  
(.079)  
MAX  
0° – 8°  
0.65  
(.0256)  
BSC  
0.09 – 0.25  
0.55 – 0.95  
(.0035 – .010)  
(.022 – .037)  
0.05  
0.22 – 0.38  
(.009 – .015)  
TYP  
(.002)  
NOTE:  
MIN  
1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETERS  
MILLIMETERS  
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN  
(INCHES)  
G24 SSOP 0204  
3. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE  
*DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH  
SHALL NOT EXCEED .152mm (.006") PER SIDE  
**DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD  
FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED .254mm (.010") PER SIDE  
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LTC3780  
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTIO  
UH Package  
32-Lead Plastic QFN (5mm × 5mm)  
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1693)  
0.70 ±0.05  
5.50 ±0.05  
4.10 ±0.05  
3.45 ±0.05  
(4 SIDES)  
PACKAGE  
OUTLINE  
0.25 ± 0.05  
0.50 BSC  
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT  
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD  
PIN 1 NOTCH R = 0.30 TYP  
OR 0.35 × 45° CHAMFER  
R = 0.115  
TYP  
0.75 ± 0.05  
5.00 ± 0.10  
(4 SIDES)  
31 32  
0.00 – 0.05  
0.40 ± 0.10  
PIN 1  
TOP MARK  
(NOTE 6)  
1
2
3.45 ± 0.10  
(4-SIDES)  
(UH32) QFN 1004  
0.200 REF  
0.25 ± 0.05  
0.50 BSC  
1. DRAWING PROPOSED TO BE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE 4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE  
NOTE:  
M0-220 VARIATION WHHD-(X) (TO BE APPROVED)  
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE  
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS  
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.20mm ON ANY SIDE  
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED  
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION  
ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE  
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However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no represen-  
tationthattheinterconnectionofitscircuitsasdescribedhereinwillnotinfringeonexistingpatentrights.  
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LTC3780  
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO  
V
12V  
5A  
OUT  
R
PU  
C
C
A
OUT  
V
PULLUP  
D2  
0.22µF  
200µF  
C
SS  
6.8nF  
B320A  
1
2
24  
23  
PGOOD BOOST1  
D
SS  
TG1  
Si7884DP  
C
C2  
47pF  
LTC3780  
+
D
A
1N5819HW  
68pF  
3
4
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
17  
16  
15  
SENSE  
SENSE  
SW1  
C
C1  
3300pF  
C 0.1µF  
F
R
C
C
V
IN  
5.6k  
Si7884DP  
5
L
I
EXTV  
TH  
CC  
CC  
C
4.7µF  
R1  
20k  
VCC  
6.8µF  
6
R2 280k  
V
INTV  
OSENSE  
D1  
B320A  
7
SGND  
RUN  
BG1  
PGND  
BG2  
10m  
8
ON/OFF  
9
B
FCB  
Si7884DP  
10  
PLLFLTR  
SW2  
INTV  
CC  
D
B
1N5819HW  
A
11  
12  
14  
13  
PLLIN  
TG2  
Si7884DP  
C
IN  
STBYMD BOOST2  
47µF  
C
C
0.22µF  
STBYMD  
0.01µF  
10Ω  
B
V
IN  
100Ω  
3780 TA02  
100Ω  
Figure 12. LTC3780 12V/3A, Buck-Boost Regulator  
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COMMENTS  
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V
up to 60V, TO-220 and DD Packages  
IN  
IN  
LT1339  
High Power Synchronous DC/DC Controller  
Dual, 2-Phase Synchronous DC/DC Controller  
Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller  
up to 60V, Drivers 10,000pF Gate Capacitance, I  
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LT1956  
550kHz Operation, No R  
, 3V V 7V, I  
20A  
SENSE  
IN  
OUT  
3.5V V 36V, 0.8V V  
6V, Current Mode, I  
20A  
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Synchronous DC/DC Controller  
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20A  
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Monolithic Step-Up/Step-Down DC/DC Converter  
5.5V V 60V, 0.1Saturation Switch, 16-Pin SSOP  
IN  
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IN  
Single Inductor  
LTC®3443  
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Monolithic Buck-Boost Converter  
2.4V V 5.5V, 96% Efficiency, 600kHz Operation, 2A Switch  
IN  
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LinearTechnology Corporation  
1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7417  
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