LT3480IMSE [Linear]

36V, 2A, 2.4MHz Step-Down Switching Regulator with 70μA Quiescent Current; 36V ,2A , 2.4MHz是降压型开关稳压器具有70μA静态电流
LT3480IMSE
型号: LT3480IMSE
厂家: Linear    Linear
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36V, 2A, 2.4MHz Step-Down Switching Regulator with 70μA Quiescent Current
36V ,2A , 2.4MHz是降压型开关稳压器具有70μA静态电流

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LT3480  
36V, 2A, 2.4MHz Step-Down  
Switching Regulator with  
70µA Quiescent Current  
DESCRIPTION  
FEATURES  
The LT®3480 is an adjustable frequency (200kHz to  
2.4MHz) monolithic buck switching regulator that ac-  
cepts input voltages up to 36V (60V maximum). A high  
efficiency 0.25 switch is included on the die along with  
a boost Schottky diode and the necessary oscillator, con-  
trol, and logic circuitry. Current mode topology is used  
for fast transient response and good loop stability. Low  
ripple Burst Mode operation maintains high efficiency at  
low output currents while keeping output ripple below  
15mV in a typical application. In addition, the LT3480 can  
further enhance low output current efficiency by draw-  
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Wide Input Range:  
Operation from 3.6V to 36V  
Over-Voltage Lockout Protects Circuits  
through 60V Transients  
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2A Maximum Output Current  
Low Ripple Burst Mode® Operation  
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70μA IQ at 12VIN to 3.3VOUT  
Output Ripple < 15mV  
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Adjustable Switching Frequency: 200kHz to 2.4MHz  
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Low Shutdown Current: IQ < 1μA  
Integrated Boost Diode  
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Synchronizable Between 250kHz to 2MHz  
ing bias current from the output when V  
is above 3V.  
OUT  
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Power Good Flag  
Shutdown reduces input supply current to less than 1μA  
while a resistor and capacitor on the RUN/SS pin provide a  
controlled output voltage ramp (soft-start). A power good  
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Saturating Switch Design: 0.25 On-Resistance  
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0.790V Feedback Reference Voltage  
Output Voltage: 0.79V to 20V  
Soft-Start Capability  
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flag signals when V  
reaches 86% of the programmed  
OUT  
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output voltage. The LT3480 is available in 10-Pin MSOP  
and 3mm × 3mm DFN packages with exposed pads for  
low thermal resistance.  
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Small 10-Pin Thermally Enhanced MSOP and  
(3mm × 3mm) DFN Packages  
, LT, LTC and LTM 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.  
APPLICATIONS  
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Automotive Battery Regulation  
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Power for Portable Products  
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Distributed Supply Regulation  
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Industrial Supplies  
TYPICAL APPLICATION  
3.3V Step-Down Converter  
Efficiency  
V
V
3.3V  
2A  
100  
IN  
OUT  
4.5V TO 36V  
TRANSIENT  
V = 5V  
OUT  
V
BD  
IN  
TO 60V  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
OFF ON  
14k  
V
= 3.3V  
OUT  
0.47μF  
4.7μH  
V
C
SW  
LT3480  
GND  
4.7μF  
RT  
470pF  
PG  
316k  
V
= 12V  
40.2k  
SYNC  
FB  
IN  
L = 5.6μH  
F = 800 kHz  
100k  
22μF  
0
0.5  
1.0  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
1.5  
2
3480 TA01  
3480 TA01b  
3480fb  
1
LT3480  
(Note 1)  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS  
V , RUN/SS Voltage (Note 5)...................................60V  
Operating Temperature Range (Note 2)  
IN  
BOOST Pin Voltage ...................................................56V  
LT3480E............................................... –40°C to 85°C  
LT3480I.............................................. –40°C to 125°C  
Storage Temperature Range................... –65°C to 150°C  
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)  
BOOST Pin Above SW Pin.........................................30V  
FB, RT, V Voltage .......................................................5V  
C
PG, BD, SYNC Voltage ..............................................30V  
Maximum Junction Temperature........................... 125°C  
(MSE Only) ....................................................... 300°C  
PIN CONFIGURATION  
TOP VIEW  
TOP VIEW  
BD  
BOOST  
SW  
1
2
3
4
5
10 RT  
BD  
BOOST  
SW  
1
2
3
4
5
10 RT  
9
8
7
6
V
C
9
8
7
6
V
C
11  
FB  
11  
FB  
V
PG  
SYNC  
IN  
V
IN  
PG  
RUN/SS  
RUN/SS  
SYNC  
MSE PACKAGE  
10-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP  
DD PACKAGE  
= 45°C/W,  
= 10°C/W  
JC  
JA  
10-LEAD (3mm s 3mm) PLASTIC DFN  
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 11) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB  
= 45°C/W,  
= 10°C/W  
JC  
JA  
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 11) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB  
ORDER INFORMATION  
LEAD FREE FINISH  
LT3480EDD#PBF  
LT3480IDD#PBF  
LT3480EMSE#PBF  
LT3480IMSE#PBF  
TAPE AND REEL  
PART MARKING*  
LCTP  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
TEMPERATURE RANGE  
LT3480EDD#TRPBF  
LT3480IDD#TRPBF  
LT3480EMSE#TRPBF  
LT3480IMSE#TRPBF  
–40°C to 85°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 85°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN  
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN  
10-Lead Plastic MSOP  
LCTP  
LTCTM  
LTCTM  
10-Lead Plastic MSOP  
LEAD BASED FINISH  
LT3480EDD  
TAPE AND REEL  
LT3480EDD#TR  
LT3480IDD#TR  
LT3480EMSE#TR  
LT3480IMSE#TR  
PART MARKING*  
LCTP  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
TEMPERATURE RANGE  
–40°C to 85°C  
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN  
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN  
10-Lead Plastic MSOP  
LT3480IDD  
LCTP  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 85°C  
LT3480EMSE  
LT3480IMSE  
LTCTM  
LTCTM  
10-Lead Plastic MSOP  
–40°C to 125°C  
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.  
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/  
For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/  
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature  
range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 10V, VRUN/SS = 10V, VBOOST = 15V, VBD = 3.3V unless otherwise noted. (Note 2)  
PARAMETER  
CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
3
MAX  
3.6  
UNITS  
l
l
Minimum Input Voltage  
V
V
V
IN  
Overvoltage Lockout  
36  
38  
40  
3480fb  
2
LT3480  
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature  
range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 10V, VRUN/SS = 10V, VBOOST = 15V, VBD = 3.3V unless otherwise noted. (Note 2)  
PARAMETER  
CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
UNITS  
Quiescent Current from V  
V
V
V
= 0.2V  
0.01  
30  
0.5  
100  
160  
μA  
μA  
μA  
IN  
RUN/SS  
l
l
= 3V, Not Switching  
= 0, Not Switching  
BD  
BD  
105  
Quiescent Current from BD  
V
V
V
= 0.2V  
= 3V, Not Switching  
= 0, Not Switching  
0.01  
80  
1
0.5  
120  
5
μA  
μA  
μA  
RUN/SS  
BD  
BD  
Minimum Bias Voltage (BD Pin)  
Feedback Voltage  
2.7  
3
V
780  
775  
790  
790  
800  
805  
mV  
mV  
l
l
FB Pin Bias Current (Note 3)  
FB Voltage Line Regulation  
V
= 0.8V, V = 0.4V  
7
0.002  
400  
1000  
45  
30  
nA  
%/V  
FB  
C
4V < V < 36V  
0.01  
IN  
Error Amp g  
μMho  
m
Error Amp Gain  
V Source Current  
μA  
μA  
A/V  
V
C
V Sink Current  
C
45  
V Pin to Switch Current Gain  
C
3.5  
2
V Clamp Voltage  
C
Switching Frequency  
R = 8.66k  
2.1  
0.9  
160  
2.4  
1
200  
2.7  
1.15  
240  
MHz  
MHz  
kHz  
T
R = 29.4k  
T
R = 187k  
T
l
Minimum Switch Off-Time  
Switch Current Limit  
60  
3.5  
500  
0.02  
1.5  
22  
150  
4
nS  
A
Duty Cycle = 5%  
3
Switch V  
I
= 2A  
SW  
mV  
μA  
V
CESAT  
Boost Schottky Reverse Leakage  
Minimum Boost Voltage (Note 4)  
BOOST Pin Current  
V
SW  
= 10V, V = 0V  
2
BD  
l
2.1  
35  
10  
2.5  
I
SW  
= 1A  
mA  
μA  
V
RUN/SS Pin Current  
V
= 2.5V  
5
RUN/SS  
RUN/SS Input Voltage High  
RUN/SS Input Voltage Low  
PG Threshold Offset from Feedback Voltage  
PG Hysteresis  
0.2  
V
V
FB  
Rising  
100  
12  
mV  
mV  
μA  
μA  
V
PG Leakage  
V
V
= 5V  
0.1  
600  
1
PG  
l
PG Sink Current  
= 0.4V  
100  
0.5  
PG  
SYNC Low Threshold  
SYNC High Threshold  
SYNC Pin Bias Current  
0.7  
V
V
SYNC  
= 0V  
0.1  
μA  
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may  
cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute Maximum  
Rating condition for extended periods may affect device reliability and lifetime.  
Note 3: Bias current flows out of the FB pin.  
Note 4: This is the minimum voltage across the boost capacitor needed to  
guarantee full saturation of the switch.  
Note 2: The LT3480E is guaranteed to meet performance specifications  
from 0°C to 85°C. Specifications over the –40°C to 85°C operating  
temperature range are assured by design, characterization and correlation  
with statistical process controls. The LT3480I specifications are  
guaranteed over the –40°C to 125°C temperature range.  
Note 5: Absolute Maximum Voltage at V and RUN/SS pins is 60V for  
nonrepetitive 1 second transients, and 40V for continious operation.  
IN  
3480fb  
3
LT3480  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
Efficiency  
Efficiency  
Efficiency  
100  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
90  
85  
80  
75  
70  
65  
60  
55  
50  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
10  
1
V
= 7V  
IN  
V
= 12V  
V
= 12V  
= 24V  
IN  
IN  
V
= 34V  
IN  
V
= 34V  
IN  
V
IN  
V
IN  
= 24V  
0.1  
V
V
= 12V  
IN  
OUT  
= 3.3V  
40  
30  
L = 5.6μH  
L: NEC PLC-0745-5R6  
f: 800kHz  
L: NEC PLC-0745-5R6  
f: 800kHz  
F = 800 kHz  
V
= 3.3V  
V
= 5V  
OUT  
OUT  
0.01  
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0  
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0  
0
0.5  
1.0  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
1.5  
2
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
3480 G27  
3480 G01  
3480 G02  
No Load Supply Current  
No Load Supply Current  
Maximum Load Current  
120  
100  
80  
60  
40  
20  
0
4.0  
3.5  
3.0  
400  
V
= 3.3V  
OUT  
CATCH DIODE: DIODES, INC. PDS360  
350  
300  
V
V
= 12V  
IN  
OUT  
TYPICAL  
= 3.3V  
INCREASED SUPPLY  
250  
200  
150  
100  
50  
CURRENT DUE TO CATCH  
DIODE LEAKAGE AT  
2.5  
2.0  
HIGH TEMPERATURE  
MINIMUM  
V
A
= 3.3V  
OUT  
T
= 25 °C  
1.5  
1.0  
L = 4.7μH  
f = 800 kHz  
0
0
5
10  
15  
20  
25  
30  
35  
5
10  
15  
20  
25  
30  
–50 –25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3480 G05  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
3480 G04  
3480 G06  
Maximum Load Current  
Switch Current Limit  
Switch Current Limit  
4.0  
3.5  
3.0  
4.5  
4.0  
3.5  
3.0  
2.5  
2.0  
1.5  
1.0  
0.5  
0
3.5  
3.0  
2.5  
2.0  
1.5  
1.0  
TYPICAL  
DUTY CYCLE = 10 %  
DUTY CYCLE = 90 %  
2.5  
2.0  
MINIMUM  
V
A
= 5V  
OUT  
T
= 25 °C  
1.5  
1.0  
L = 4.7μH  
f = 800kHz  
20  
60  
40  
DUTY CYCLE (%)  
80  
100  
–50 –25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3480 G09  
0
10  
20  
15  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
25  
30  
5
3480 G08  
3480 G07  
3480fb  
4
LT3480  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
Switch Voltage Drop  
Boost Pin Current  
Feedback Voltage  
80  
70  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
840  
820  
800  
780  
760  
700  
600  
500  
400  
300  
200  
100  
0
–50 –25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
4380 G12  
0
500  
1000  
1500  
2000  
2500  
0
500  
1000  
1500  
2000  
2500  
SWITCH CURRENT (mA)  
SWITCH CURRENT (mA)  
3480 G10  
3480 G11  
Switching Frequency  
Frequency Foldback  
Minimum Switch On-Time  
1200  
1000  
800  
1.20  
1.15  
1.10  
1.05  
1.00  
0.95  
0.90  
0.85  
0.80  
140  
120  
100  
80  
60  
40  
20  
600  
400  
200  
0
0
700 800 900  
–50 –25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
4380 G13  
0
100 200 300 400 500 600  
FB PIN VOLTAGE (mV)  
–50 –25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (˚C)  
3480 G14  
3480 G15  
Soft-Start  
RUN/SS Pin Current  
Boost Diode  
4.0  
12  
10  
8
1.4  
1.2  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
3.5  
3.0  
2.5  
2.0  
1.5  
1.0  
0.5  
6
4
2
0
0
0
0.5  
1
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
20  
RUN/SS PIN VOLTAGE (V)  
30  
35  
0
1.5  
15  
25  
0
0.5  
1.0  
1.5  
2.0  
5
10  
RUN/SS PIN VOLTAGE (V)  
BOOST DIODE CURRENT (A)  
3480 G16  
3480 G17  
3480 G18  
3480fb  
5
LT3480  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
Error Amp Output Current  
Minimum Input Voltage  
Minimum Input Voltage  
5.0  
4.5  
4.0  
3.5  
3.0  
2.5  
2.0  
6.5  
6.0  
5.5  
5.0  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
V
A
= 5V  
OUT  
V
A
= 3.3V  
OUT  
4.5  
4.0  
T
= 25 °C  
T
= 25°C  
L = 4.7μH  
f = 800kHz  
L = 4.7μH  
f = 800kHz  
1
10  
100  
1000  
10000  
1
10  
100  
1000  
10000  
–200  
–100  
0
100  
200  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
FB PIN ERROR VOLTAGE (V)  
3480 G20  
3480 G21  
3480 G19  
VC Voltages  
Power Good Threshold  
Switching Waveforms; Burst Mode  
2.50  
95  
90  
85  
80  
75  
V
SW  
2.00  
1.50  
5V/DIV  
CURRENT LIMIT CLAMP  
SWITCHING THRESHOLD  
I
L
0.2A/DIV  
1.00  
0.50  
0
V
OUT  
10mV/DIV  
3480 G24  
5μs/DIV  
–50 –25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3480 G22  
–50 –25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3480 G23  
V
LOAD  
= 12V; FRONT PAGE APPLICATION  
IN  
I
= 10mA  
Switching Waveforms; Transition  
from Burst Mode to Full Frequency  
Switching Waveforms; Full  
Frequency Continuous Operation  
V
SW  
5V/DIV  
V
SW  
5V/DIV  
I
I
L
L
0.5A/DIV  
0.2A/DIV  
V
OUT  
V
OUT  
10mV/DIV  
10mV/DIV  
3480 G25  
3480 G26  
1μs/DIV  
1μs/DIV  
V
LOAD  
= 12V; FRONT PAGE APPLICATION  
V
LOAD  
= 12V; FRONT PAGE APPLICATION  
IN  
IN  
I
= 110mA  
I
= 1A  
3480fb  
6
LT3480  
PIN FUNCTIONS  
BD (Pin 1): This pin connects to the anode of the boost  
Schottky diode. BD also supplies current to the internal  
regulator.  
SYNC (Pin 6): This is the external clock synchronization  
input.GroundthispinforlowrippleBurstModeoperationat  
lowoutputloads.Tietoaclocksourceforsynchronization.  
Clockedgesshouldhaveriseandfalltimesfasterthan1μs.  
See synchronizing section in Applications Information.  
BOOST (Pin 2): This pin is used to provide a drive  
voltage,higherthantheinputvoltage,totheinternalbipolar  
NPN power switch.  
PG (Pin 7): The PG pin is the open collector output of an  
internal comparator. PG remains low until the FB pin is  
within 14% of the final regulation voltage. PG output is  
SW (Pin 3): The SW pin is the output of the internal power  
switch. Connect this pin to the inductor, catch diode and  
boost capacitor.  
valid when V is above 3.6V and RUN/SS is high.  
IN  
FB (Pin 8): The LT3480 regulates the FB pin to 0.790V.  
Connect the feedback resistor divider tap to this pin.  
V (Pin 4): The V pin supplies current to the LT3480’s  
IN  
IN  
internal regulator and to the internal power switch. This  
pin must be locally bypassed.  
V (Pin 9): The V pin is the output of the internal error  
C
C
amplifier. The voltage on this pin controls the peak switch  
current. Tie an RC network from this pin to ground to  
compensate the control loop.  
RUN/SS (Pin 5): The RUN/SS pin is used to put the  
LT3480 in shutdown mode. Tie to ground to shut down  
the LT3480. Tie to 2.5V or more for normal operation. If  
the shutdown feature is not used, tie this pin to the V  
RT(Pin10):OscillatorResistorInput.Connectingaresistor  
to ground from this pin sets the switching frequency.  
IN  
pin. RUN/SS also provides a soft-start function; see the  
Applications Information section.  
Exposed Pad (Pin 11): Ground. The Exposed Pad must  
be soldered to PCB.  
BLOCK DIAGRAM  
V
IN  
V
4
IN  
C1  
+
INTERNAL 0.79V REF  
BD  
1
RUN/SS  
5
SLOPE COMP  
3
SWITCH  
BOOST  
2
3
LATCH  
C3  
R
RT  
OSCILLATOR  
200kHz–2.4MHz  
Q
10  
6
S
L1  
SW  
V
R
OUT  
T
DISABLE  
SYNC  
C2  
D1  
BurstMode  
DETECT  
SOFT-START  
PG  
7
V
CLAMP  
ERROR AMP  
C
+ 0.7V  
+
V
C
9
C
C
C
F
R
C
GND  
11  
FB  
8
R2  
R1  
3480 BD  
3480fb  
7
LT3480  
OPERATION  
The LT3480 is a constant frequency, current mode step-  
down regulator. An oscillator, with frequency set by RT,  
enables an RS flip-flop, turning on the internal power  
switch. An amplifier and comparator monitor the current  
The switch driver operates from either the input or from  
the BOOST pin. An external capacitor and diode are used  
to generate a voltage at the BOOST pin that is higher than  
the input supply. This allows the driver to fully saturate the  
internal bipolar NPN power switch for efficient operation.  
flowing between the V and SW pins, turning the switch  
IN  
off when this current reaches a level determined by the  
To further optimize efficiency, the LT3480 automatically  
switches to Burst Mode operation in light load situations.  
Between bursts, all circuitry associated with controlling  
the output switch is shut down, reducing the input supply  
current to 70μA in a typical application.  
voltage at V . An error amplifier measures the output  
C
voltage through an external resistor divider tied to the FB  
pin and servos the V pin. If the error amplifier’s output  
C
increases, more current is delivered to the output; if it  
decreases,lesscurrentisdelivered.Anactiveclamponthe  
TheoscillatorreducestheLT3480’soperatingfrequencywhen  
the voltage at the FB pin is low. This frequency foldback helps  
to control the output current during startup and overload.  
V pinprovidescurrentlimit. TheV pinisalsoclampedto  
C
C
the voltage on the RUN/SS pin; soft-start is implemented  
by generating a voltage ramp at the RUN/SS pin using an  
external resistor and capacitor.  
TheLT3480containsapowergoodcomparatorwhichtrips  
when the FB pin is at 86% of its regulated value. The PG  
output is an open-collector transistor that is off when the  
output is in regulation, allowing an external resistor to pull  
the PG pin high. Power good is valid when the LT3480 is  
Aninternalregulatorprovidespowertothecontrolcircuitry.  
The bias regulator normally draws power from the V pin,  
IN  
but if the BD pin is connected to an external voltage higher  
than 3V bias power will be drawn from the external source  
(typically the regulated output voltage). This improves  
efficiency. The RUN/SS pin is used to place the LT3480  
in shutdown, disconnecting the output and reducing the  
input current to less than 1μA.  
enabled and V is above 3.6V.  
IN  
The LT3480 has an overvoltage protection feature which  
disables switching action when the V goes above 38V  
IN  
typical (36V minimum). When switching is disabled, the  
LT3480 can safely sustain input voltages up to 60V.  
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FB Resistor Network  
where V is the typical input voltage, V  
is the output  
IN  
OUT  
voltage, V is the catch diode drop (~0.5V) and V is the  
D
SW  
The output voltage is programmed with a resistor divider  
between the output and the FB pin. Choose the 1% resis-  
tors according to:  
internal switch drop (~0.5V at max load). This equation  
shows that slower switching frequency is necessary to  
safely accommodate high V /V  
ratio. Also, as shown  
IN OUT  
VOUT  
0.79V  
inthenextsection,lowerfrequencyallowsalowerdropout  
voltage. The reason input voltage range depends on the  
switchingfrequencyisbecausetheLT3480switchhasnite  
minimum on and off times. The switch can turn on for a  
minimumof~150nsandturnoffforaminimumof~150ns.  
Typical minimum on time at 25°C is 80ns. This means that  
the minimum and maximum duty cycles are:  
R1=R2  
1  
Reference designators refer to the Block Diagram.  
Setting the Switching Frequency  
The LT3480 uses a constant frequency PWM architecture  
thatcanbeprogrammedtoswitchfrom200kHzto2.4MHz  
by using a resistor tied from the RT pin to ground. A table  
showing the necessary RT value for a desired switching  
frequency is in Figure 1.  
DCMIN = fSW ON(MIN)  
t
DCMAX =1– fSW OFF(MIN)  
t
where f is the switching frequency, the t  
is the  
is  
SW  
ON(MIN)  
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (MHz)  
R VALUE (kΩ)  
T
minimum switch on time (~150ns), and the t  
OFF(MIN)  
0.2  
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9  
1.0  
1.2  
1.4  
1.6  
1.8  
2.0  
2.2  
2.4  
187  
121  
the minimum switch off time (~150ns). These equations  
show that duty cycle range increases when switching  
frequency is decreased.  
88.7  
68.1  
56.2  
46.4  
40.2  
34  
A good choice of switching frequency should allow ad-  
equate input voltage range (see next section) and keep  
the inductor and capacitor values small.  
29.4  
23.7  
19.1  
16.2  
13.3  
11.5  
9.76  
8.66  
Input Voltage Range  
ThemaximuminputvoltageforLT3480applicationsdepends  
on switching frequency, the Absolute Maximum Ratings of  
the V and BOOST pins, and the operating mode.  
IN  
The LT3480 can operate from input voltages up to 38V,  
andsafelywithstandinputvoltagesup60V. Notethatwhile  
IN  
Figure 1. Switching Frequency vs. RT Value  
Operating Frequency Tradeoffs  
V >38V(typical),theLT3480willstopswitching,allowing  
the output to fall out of regulation.  
Selection of the operating frequency is a tradeoff between  
efficiency,componentsize,minimumdropoutvoltage,and  
maximum input voltage. The advantage of high frequency  
operationisthatsmallerinductorandcapacitorvaluesmay  
be used. The disadvantages are lower efficiency, lower  
maximum input voltage, and higher dropout voltage. The  
While the output is in start-up, short-circuit, or other  
overload conditions, the switching frequency should be  
chosen according to the following discussion.  
For safe operation at inputs up to 60V the switching fre-  
quency must be set low enough to satisfy V  
≥ 40V  
IN(MAX)  
IN(MAX)  
highest acceptable switching frequency (f  
) for a  
SW(MAX)  
according to the following equation. If lower V  
is  
given application can be calculated as follows:  
desired, this equation can be used directly.  
VD + VOUT  
fSW(MAX)  
=
tON(MIN) V + V – V  
(
)
D
IN  
SW  
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frequency. A reasonable starting point for selecting the  
ripple current is:  
VOUT + VD  
V
=
– VD + VSW  
IN(MAX)  
fSW ON(MIN)  
t
ΔI = 0.4(I  
)
L
OUT(MAX)  
where V  
OUT  
is the maximum operating input voltage,  
IN(MAX)  
where I  
is the maximum output load current. To  
OUT(MAX)  
V
is the output voltage, V is the catch diode drop  
D
guarantee sufficient output current, peak inductor current  
(~0.5V), V is the internal switch drop (~0.5V at max  
SW  
mustbelowerthantheLT3480’sswitchcurrentlimit(I ).  
The peak inductor current is:  
LIM  
load), f is the switching frequency (set by R ), and  
SW  
ON(MIN)  
T
t
istheminimumswitchontime(~150ns).Notethat  
I
= I  
+ ΔI /2  
OUT(MAX) L  
L(PEAK)  
a higher switching frequency will depress the maximum  
operating input voltage. Conversely, a lower switching  
frequency will be necessary to achieve safe operation at  
high input voltages.  
where I  
is the peak inductor current, I  
is  
L(PEAK)  
OUT(MAX)  
the maximum output load current, and ΔI is the inductor  
L
ripple current. The LT3480’s switch current limit (I ) is  
LIM  
at least 3.5A at low duty cycles and decreases linearly to  
2.5A at DC = 0.8. The maximum output current is a func-  
tion of the inductor ripple current:  
If the output is in regulation and no short-circuit, start-  
up, or overload events are expected, then input voltage  
transients of up to 60V are acceptable regardless of the  
switching frequency. In this mode, the LT3480 may enter  
pulse skipping operation where some switching pulses  
are skipped to maintain output regulation. In this mode  
the output voltage ripple and inductor current ripple will  
be higher than in normal operation. Above 38V switching  
will stop.  
I
= I ΔI /2  
LIM L  
OUT(MAX)  
Be sure to pick an inductor ripple current that provides  
sufficient maximum output current (I ).  
OUT(MAX)  
The largest inductor ripple current occurs at the highest  
V . To guarantee that the ripple current stays below the  
IN  
specified maximum, the inductor value should be chosen  
The minimum input voltage is determined by either the  
LT3480’s minimum operating voltage of ~3.6V or by its  
maximum duty cycle (see equation in previous section).  
The minimum input voltage due to duty cycle is:  
according to the following equation:  
VOUT + VD  
fSWΔIL  
VOUT + VD  
L =  
1–  
V
IN(MAX)  
VOUT + VD  
V
=
– VD + VSW  
IN(MIN)  
where V is the voltage drop of the catch diode (~0.4V),  
1– fSW OFF(MIN)  
t
D
V
is the maximum input voltage, V  
is the output  
IN(MAX)  
OUT  
voltage, f is the switching frequency (set by RT), and L  
whereV  
istheminimuminputvoltage,andt  
SW  
IN(MIN)  
OFF(MIN)  
is in the inductor value.  
is the minimum switch off time (150ns). Note that higher  
switching frequency will increase the minimum input  
voltage. If a lower dropout voltage is desired, a lower  
switching frequency should be used.  
Theinductor’sRMScurrentratingmustbegreaterthanthe  
maximumloadcurrentanditssaturationcurrentshouldbe  
about 30% higher. For robust operation in fault conditions  
(start-up or short circuit) and high input voltage (>30V),  
the saturation current should be above 3.5A. To keep the  
efficiency high, the series resistance (DCR) should be less  
than 0.1 , and the core material should be intended for  
high frequency applications. Table 1 lists several vendors  
and suitable types.  
Inductor Selection  
For a given input and output voltage, the inductor value  
and switching frequency will determine the ripple current.  
The ripple current ΔI increases with higher V or V  
L
IN  
OUT  
anddecreaseswithhigherinductanceandfasterswitching  
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Table 1. Inductor Vendors  
necessary. This can be provided with a lower performance  
electrolytic capacitor.  
VENDOR  
Murata  
TDK  
URL  
PART SERIES  
TYPE  
www.murata.com  
LQH55D  
Open  
Step-downregulatorsdrawcurrentfromtheinputsupplyin  
pulses with very fast rise and fall times. The input capaci-  
tor is required to reduce the resulting voltage ripple at the  
LT3480 and to force this very high frequency switching  
current into a tight local loop, minimizing EMI. A 4.7μF  
capacitor is capable of this task, but only if it is placed close  
to the LT3480 and the catch diode (see the PCB Layout  
section). A second precaution regarding the ceramic input  
capacitorconcernsthemaximuminputvoltageratingofthe  
LT3480. A ceramic input capacitor combined with trace or  
cable inductance forms a high quality (under damped) tank  
circuit. If the LT3480 circuit is plugged into a live supply, the  
input voltage can ring to twice its nominal value, possibly  
exceedingtheLT3480’svoltagerating.Thissituationiseasily  
avoided (see the Hot Plugging Safety section).  
www.componenttdk.com SLF7045  
SLF10145  
Shielded  
Shielded  
Toko  
www.toko.com  
D62CB  
D63CB  
D75C  
Shielded  
Shielded  
Shielded  
Open  
D75F  
Sumida  
www.sumida.com  
CR54  
Open  
CDRH74  
CDRH6D38  
CR75  
Shielded  
Shielded  
Open  
Of course, such a simple design guide will not always result  
in the optimum inductor for your application. A larger value  
inductor provides a slightly higher maximum load current  
andwillreducetheoutputvoltageripple.Ifyourloadislower  
than 2A, then you can decrease the value of the inductor  
and operate with higher ripple current. This allows you to  
use a physically smaller inductor, or one with a lower DCR  
resulting in higher efficiency. There are several graphs in  
the Typical Performance Characteristics section of this data  
sheet that show the maximum load current as a function of  
input voltage and inductor value for several popular output  
voltages.Lowinductancemayresultindiscontinuousmode  
operation, which is okay but further reduces maximum  
load current. For details of maximum output current and  
discontinuous mode operation, see Linear Technology Ap-  
plication Note 44. Finally, for duty cycles greater than 50%  
Forspacesensitiveapplications,a2.2μFceramiccapacitorcan  
beusedforlocalbypassingoftheLT3480input. However, the  
lower input capacitance will result in increased input current  
ripple and input voltage ripple, and may couple noise into  
other circuitry. Also, the increased voltage ripple will raise  
the minimum operating voltage of the LT3480 to ~3.7V.  
Output Capacitor and Output Ripple  
The output capacitor has two essential functions. Along  
withtheinductor,itltersthesquarewavegeneratedbythe  
LT3480toproducetheDCoutput. Inthisroleitdetermines  
the output ripple, and low impedance at the switching  
frequency is important. The second function is to store  
energy in order to satisfy transient loads and stabilize the  
LT3480’s control loop. Ceramic capacitors have very low  
equivalent series resistance (ESR) and provide the best  
ripple performance. A good starting value is:  
(V /V > 0.5), there is a minimum inductance required  
OUT IN  
to avoid subharmonic oscillations. See AN19.  
Input Capacitor  
BypasstheinputoftheLT3480circuitwithaceramiccapaci-  
tor of X7R or X5R type. Y5V types have poor performance  
over temperature and applied voltage, and should not be  
used. A 4.7μF to 10μF ceramic capacitor is adequate to  
bypasstheLT3480andwilleasilyhandletheripplecurrent.  
Notethatlargerinputcapacitanceisrequiredwhenalower  
switching frequency is used. If the input power source has  
high impedance, or there is significant inductance due to  
long wires or cables, additional bulk capacitance may be  
100  
COUT  
=
VOUT SW  
f
where f is in MHz, and C  
is the recommended output  
OUT  
SW  
capacitance in μF. Use X5R or X7R types. This choice will  
provide low output ripple and good transient response.  
Transient performance can be improved with a higher value  
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Table 2. Capacitor Vendors  
VENDOR  
PHONE  
URL  
PART SERIES  
Ceramic,  
Polymer,  
Tantalum  
Ceramic,  
Tantalum  
Ceramic,  
Polymer,  
Tantalum  
Ceramic  
COMMANDS  
Panasonic  
(714) 373-7366  
www.panasonic.com  
EEF Series  
Kemet  
Sanyo  
(864) 963-6300  
(408) 749-9714  
www.kemet.com  
T494, T495  
POSCAP  
www.sanyovideo.com  
Murata  
AVX  
(408) 436-1300  
www.murata.com  
www.avxcorp.com  
Ceramic,  
Tantalum  
Ceramic  
TPS Series  
Taiyo Yuden  
(864) 963-6300  
www.taiyo-yuden.com  
to the regulator input voltage. Use a Schottky diode with a  
reverse voltage rating greater than the input voltage. The  
overvoltage protection feature in the LT3480 will keep the  
capacitor if the compensation network is also adjusted  
to maintain the loop bandwidth. A lower value of output  
capacitor can be used to save space and cost but transient  
performance will suffer. See the Frequency Compensation  
section to choose an appropriate compensation network.  
switch off when V > 38V which allows the use of 40V  
IN  
rated Schottky even when V ranges up to 60V. Table 3  
IN  
lists several Schottky diodes and their manufacturers.  
When choosing a capacitor, look carefully through the  
data sheet to find out what the actual capacitance is under  
operating conditions (applied voltage and temperature).  
A physically larger capacitor, or one with a higher voltage  
rating, may be required. High performance tantalum or  
electrolyticcapacitorscanbeusedfortheoutputcapacitor.  
Low ESR is important, so choose one that is intended for  
useinswitchingregulators.TheESRshouldbespecifiedby  
the supplier, and should be 0.05 or less. Such a capacitor  
willbelargerthanaceramiccapacitorandwillhavealarger  
capacitance,becausethecapacitormustbelargetoachieve  
low ESR. Table 2 lists several capacitor vendors.  
Table 3. Diode Vendors  
V
I
V AT 1A  
V AT 2A  
R
AVE  
F
F
PART NUMBER  
(V)  
(A)  
(mV)  
(mV)  
On Semicnductor  
MBRM120E  
MBRM140  
20  
40  
1
1
530  
550  
595  
Diodes Inc.  
B120  
20  
30  
20  
30  
40  
1
1
2
2
2
500  
500  
B130  
B220  
500  
500  
500  
B230  
DFLS240L  
International Rectifier  
10BQ030  
20BQ030  
30  
30  
1
2
420  
470  
470  
Catch Diode  
The catch diode conducts current only during switch off  
time. Average forward current in normal operation can  
be calculated from:  
Ceramic Capacitors  
Ceramic capacitors are small, robust and have very low  
ESR. However, ceramic capacitors can cause problems  
whenusedwiththeLT3480duetotheirpiezoelectricnature.  
When in Burst Mode operation, the LT3480’s switching  
frequency depends on the load current, and at very light  
loads the LT3480 can excite the ceramic capacitor at audio  
frequencies, generating audible noise. Since the LT3480  
operates at a lower current limit during Burst Mode  
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I
= I  
(V – V )/V  
OUT IN OUT IN  
D(AVG)  
where I  
is the output load current. The only reason to  
OUT  
consideradiodewithalargercurrentratingthannecessary  
for nominal operation is for the worst-case condition of  
shorted output. The diode current will then increase to the  
typical peak switch current. Peak reverse voltage is equal  
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operation, the noise is typically very quiet to a casual ear.  
If this is unacceptable, use a high performance tantalum  
or electrolytic capacitor at the output.  
current proportional to the voltage at the V pin. Note that  
C
the output capacitor integrates this current, and that the  
capacitor on the V pin (C ) integrates the error amplifier  
C
C
output current, resulting in two poles in the loop. In most  
A final precaution regarding ceramic capacitors concerns  
themaximuminputvoltageratingoftheLT3480.Aceramic  
input capacitor combined with trace or cable inductance  
forms a high quality (under damped) tank circuit. If the  
LT3480 circuit is plugged into a live supply, the input volt-  
agecanringtotwiceitsnominalvalue, possiblyexceeding  
the LT3480’s rating. This situation is easily avoided (see  
the Hot Plugging Safely section).  
cases a zero is required and comes from either the output  
capacitor ESR or from a resistor R in series with C .  
C
C
This simple model works well as long as the value of the  
inductor is not too high and the loop crossover frequency  
is much lower than the switching frequency. A phase lead  
capacitor (C ) across the feedback divider may improve  
PL  
the transient response. Figure 3 shows the transient  
response when the load current is stepped from 500mA  
to 1500mA and back to 500mA.  
Frequency Compensation  
The LT3480 uses current mode control to regulate the  
output.Thissimplifiesloopcompensation.Inparticular,the  
LT3480 does not require the ESR of the output capacitor  
for stability, so you are free to use ceramic capacitors to  
achieve low output ripple and small circuit size. Frequency  
compensation is provided by the components tied to the  
LT3480  
CURRENT MODE  
POWER STAGE  
SW  
FB  
OUTPUT  
ERROR  
g
m
= 3.5mho  
C
R1  
AMPLIFIER  
PL  
g
=
m
420μmho  
ESR  
+
0.8V  
C1  
V pin, as shown in Figure 2. Generally a capacitor (C )  
C
C
+
3M  
C1  
and a resistor (R ) in series to ground are used. In addi-  
C
tion, there may be lower value capacitor in parallel. This  
POLYMER  
OR  
TANTALUM  
CERAMIC  
V
C
GND  
capacitor (C ) is not part of the loop compensation but  
F
is used to filter noise at the switching frequency, and is  
required only if a phase-lead capacitor is used or if the  
output capacitor has high ESR.  
R
C
R2  
C
F
C
C
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Loop compensation determines the stability and transient  
performance. Designing the compensation network is  
a bit complicated and the best values depend on the  
application and in particular the type of output capacitor.  
A practical approach is to start with one of the circuits in  
this data sheet that is similar to your application and tune  
the compensation network to optimize the performance.  
Stability should then be checked across all operating  
conditions, including load current, input voltage and  
temperature. The LT1375 data sheet contains a more  
thorough discussion of loop compensation and describes  
how to test the stability using a transient load. Figure 2  
shows an equivalent circuit for the LT3480 control loop.  
The error amplifier is a transconductance amplifier with  
finite output impedance. The power section, consisting  
of the modulator, power switch and inductor, is modeled  
as a transconductance amplifier generating an output  
Figure 2. Model for Loop Response  
V
OUT  
100mV/DIV  
I
L
0.5A/DIV  
V
= 12V; FRONT PAGE APPLICATION  
10μs/DIV  
IN  
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Figure 3. Transient Load Response of the LT3480 Front Page  
Application as the Load Current is Stepped from 500mA to  
1500mA. VOUT = 3.3V  
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operationataloweroutputloadcurrentthanwheninBurst  
Mode. The front page application circuit will switch at full  
frequency at output loads higher than about 60mA.  
V
SW  
5V/DIV  
BOOST and BIAS Pin Considerations  
I
L
0.2A/DIV  
Capacitor C3 and the internal boost Schottky diode (see the  
Block Diagram) are used to generate a boost voltage that is  
higherthantheinputvoltage.Inmostcasesa0.22μFcapacitor  
willworkwell.Figure2showsthreewaystoarrangetheboost  
circuit. The BOOST pin must be more than 2.3V above the  
SW pin for best efficiency. For outputs of 3V and above, the  
standardcircuit(Figure5a)isbest. Foroutputsbetween2.8V  
and 3V, use a 1μF boost capacitor. A 2.5V output presents a  
special case because it is marginally adequate to support the  
boosted drive stage while using the internal boost diode. For  
reliable BOOST pin operation with 2.5V outputs use a good  
external Schottky diode (such as the ON Semi MBR0540),  
and a 1μF boost capacitor (see Figure 5b). For lower output  
voltagestheboostdiodecanbetiedtotheinput(Figure5c),or  
V
OUT  
10mV/DIV  
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5μs/DIV  
V
LOAD  
= 12V; FRONT PAGE APPLICATION  
IN  
I
= 10mA  
Figure 4. Burst Mode Operation  
Low-Ripple Burst Mode and Pulse-Skip Mode  
The LT3480 is capable of operating in either Low-Ripple  
BurstModeorPulse-SkipModewhichareselectedusingthe  
SYNC pin. See the Synchronization section for details.  
To enhance efficiency at light loads, the LT3480 can be  
operated in Low-Ripple Burst Mode operation which keeps  
the output capacitor charged to the proper voltage while  
minimizing the input quiescent current. During Burst Mode  
operation,theLT3480deliverssinglecycleburstsofcurrent  
to the output capacitor followed by sleep periods where the  
outputpowerisdeliveredtotheloadbytheoutputcapacitor.  
BecausetheLT3480deliverspowertotheoutputwithsingle,  
low current pulses, the output ripple is kept below 15mV  
to another supply greater than 2.8V. Tying BD to V reduces  
IN  
the maximum input voltage to 30V. The circuit in Figure 5a  
is more efficient because the BOOST pin current and BD pin  
quiescent current comes from a lower voltage source. You  
must also be sure that the maximum voltage ratings of the  
BOOST and BD pins are not exceeded.  
The minimum operating voltage of an LT3480 application  
is limited by the minimum input voltage (3.6V) and by the  
maximum duty cycle as outlined in a previous section. For  
proper startup, the minimum input voltage is also limited  
by the boost circuit. If the input voltage is ramped slowly,  
or the LT3480 is turned on with its RUN/SS pin when the  
output is already in regulation, then the boost capacitor  
may not be fully charged. Because the boost capacitor is  
chargedwiththeenergystoredintheinductor,thecircuitwill  
rely on some minimum load current to get the boost circuit  
running properly. This minimum load will depend on input  
and output voltages, and on the arrangement of the boost  
circuit. The minimum load generally goes to zero once the  
circuit has started. Figure 6 shows a plot of minimum load  
to start and to run as a function of input voltage. In many  
cases the discharged output capacitor will present a load  
to the switcher, which will allow it to start. The plots show  
for a typical application. In addition, V and BD quiescent  
IN  
currents are reduced to typically 30μA and 80μA respec-  
tively during the sleep time. As the load current decreases  
towards a no load condition, the percentage of time that the  
LT3480 operates in sleep mode increases and the average  
input current is greatly reduced resulting in high efficiency  
even at very low loads. See Figure 4. At higher output loads  
(above 140mA for the front page application) the LT3480  
will be running at the frequency programmed by the R  
T
resistor, and will be operating in standard PWM mode. The  
transition between PWM and Low-Ripple Burst Mode is  
seamless, and will not disturb the output voltage.  
If low quiescent current is not required the LT3480 can  
operate in Pulse-Skip mode. The benefit of this mode is  
that the LT3480 will enter full frequency standard PWM  
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V
6.0  
5.5  
5.0  
4.5  
4.0  
3.5  
3.0  
OUT  
BD  
TO START  
(WORST CASE)  
BOOST  
V
V
IN  
LT3480  
GND  
IN  
C3  
SW  
4.7μF  
TO RUN  
V
A
= 3.3V  
OUT  
T
= 25°C  
(5a) For V  
> 2.8V  
OUT  
2.5  
2.0  
L = 8.2μH  
f = 700kHz  
V
1
10  
100  
1000  
10000  
OUT  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
D2  
BD  
BOOST  
8.0  
7.0  
6.0  
5.0  
4.0  
3.0  
2.0  
V
V
IN  
LT3480  
IN  
C3  
TO START  
(WORST CASE)  
SW  
GND  
4.7μF  
TO RUN  
(5b) For 2.5V < V  
< 2.8V  
OUT  
V
T
= 5V  
OUT  
A
V
OUT  
= 25°C  
L = 8.2μH  
f = 700kHz  
BD  
BOOST  
V
1
10  
100  
1000  
10000  
V
IN  
LT3480  
IN  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
C3  
3480 F06  
SW  
GND  
4.7μF  
Figure 6. The Minimum Input Voltage Depends on  
Output Voltage, Load Current and Boost Circuit  
3480 FO5  
(5c) For V  
< 2.5V; V  
= 30V  
IN(MAX)  
Soft-Start  
OUT  
Figure 5. Three Circuits For Generating The Boost Voltage  
TheRUN/SSpincanbeusedtosoft-starttheLT3480,reduc-  
ingthemaximuminputcurrentduringstart-up.TheRUN/SS  
pin is driven through an external RC filter to create a voltage  
rampatthispin. Figure7showsthestart-upandshut-down  
waveforms with the soft-start circuit. By choosing a large  
RC time constant, the peak start-up current can be reduced  
to the current that is required to regulate the output, with  
no overshoot. Choose the value of the resistor so that it can  
supply 20μA when the RUN/SS pin reaches 2.5V.  
the worst-case situation where V is ramping very slowly.  
IN  
For lower start-up voltage, the boost diode can be tied to  
V ; however, this restricts the input range to one-half of  
IN  
the absolute maximum rating of the BOOST pin.  
At light loads, the inductor current becomes discontinu-  
ous and the effective duty cycle can be very high. This  
reduces the minimum input voltage to approximately  
Synchronization  
300mV above V . At higher load currents, the inductor  
OUT  
current is continuous and the duty cycle is limited by the  
maximum duty cycle of the LT3480, requiring a higher  
input voltage to maintain regulation.  
To select Low-Ripple Burst Mode operation, tie the SYNC  
pin below 0.3V (this can be ground or a logic output).  
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LT3480  
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION  
D4  
MBRS140  
I
V
L
V
BOOST  
SW  
IN  
IN  
RUN  
15k  
1A/DI  
LT3480  
V
RUN/SS  
OUT  
RUN/SS  
GND  
V
RUN/  
2V/DI  
V
C
0.22μF  
GND FB  
V
OUT  
2V/DI  
BACKUP  
3480 F07  
2ms/DIV  
3480 F08  
Figure 7. To Soft-Start the LT3480, Add a Resisitor  
and Capacitor to the RUN/SS Pin  
Figure 8. Diode D4 Prevents a Shorted Input from  
Discharging a Backup Battery Tied to the Output. It Also  
Protects the Circuit from a Reversed Input. The LT3480  
Runs Only When the Input is Present  
Synchronizing the LT3480 oscillator to an external fre-  
quency can be done by connecting a square wave (with  
20% to 80% duty cycle) to the SYNC pin. The square  
wave amplitude should have valleys that are below 0.3V  
and peaks that are above 0.8V (up to 6V).  
or in battery backup systems where a battery or some  
other supply is diode OR-ed with the LT3480’s output. If  
the V pin is allowed to float and the RUN/SS pin is held  
IN  
The LT3480 will not enter Burst Mode at low output loads  
while synchronized to an external clock, but instead will  
skip pulses to maintain regulation.  
high (either by a logic signal or because it is tied to V ),  
IN  
then the LT3480’s internal circuitry will pull its quiescent  
current through its SW pin. This is fine if your system  
can tolerate a few mA in this state. If you ground the  
RUN/SS pin, the SW pin current will drop to essentially  
The LT3480 may be synchronized over a 250kHz to 2MHz  
range. The R resistor should be chosen to set the LT3480  
T
zero. However, if the V pin is grounded while the output  
switching frequency 20% below the lowest synchronization  
IN  
is held high, then parasitic diodes inside the LT3480 can  
input.Forexample,ifthesynchronizationsignalwillbe250kHz  
pull large currents from the output through the SW pin  
and higher, the R should be chosen for 200kHz. To assure  
T
and the V pin. Figure 8 shows a circuit that will run only  
reliable and safe operation the LT3480 will only synchronize  
whentheoutputvoltageisnearregulationasindicatedbythe  
PG flag. It is therefore necessary to choose a large enough  
inductor value to supply the required output current at the  
IN  
whentheinputvoltageispresentandthatprotectsagainst  
a shorted or reversed input.  
PCB Layout  
frequency set by the R resistor. See Inductor Selection sec-  
T
tion. It is also important to note that slope compensation  
For proper operation and minimum EMI, care must be  
taken during printed circuit board layout. Figure 9 shows  
the recommended component placement with trace,  
ground plane and via locations. Note that large, switched  
is set by the R value: When the sync frequency is much  
T
higher than the one set by R , the slope compensation will  
T
be significantly reduced which may require a larger inductor  
value to prevent subharmonic oscillation.  
currents flow in the LT3480’s V and SW pins, the catch  
IN  
diode (D1) and the input capacitor (C1). The loop formed  
bythesecomponentsshouldbeassmallaspossible.These  
components,alongwiththeinductorandoutputcapacitor,  
should be placed on the same side of the circuit board,  
and their connections should be made on that layer. Place  
a local, unbroken ground plane below these components.  
The SW and BOOST nodes should be as small as possible.  
Shorted and Reversed Input Protection  
Iftheinductorischosensothatitwon’tsaturateexcessively,  
an LT3480 buck regulator will tolerate a shorted output.  
There is another situation to consider in systems where  
the output will be held high when the input to the LT3480  
is absent. This may occur in battery charging applications  
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION  
Finally, keep the FB and V nodes small so that the ground  
C
traces will shield them from the SW and BOOST nodes.  
The Exposed Pad on the bottom of the package must be  
soldered to ground so that the pad acts as a heat sink. To  
keep thermal resistance low, extend the ground plane as  
much as possible, and add thermal vias under and near  
the LT3480 to additional ground planes within the circuit  
board and on the bottom side.  
L1  
C2  
V
OUT  
C
C
R
RT  
R
C
R2  
Hot Plugging Safely  
R1  
The small size, robustness and low impedance of ceramic  
capacitors make them an attractive option for the input  
bypasscapacitorofLT3480circuits.However,thesecapaci-  
tors can cause problems if the LT3480 is plugged into a  
live supply (see Linear Technology Application Note 88 for  
a complete discussion). The low loss ceramic capacitor,  
combined with stray inductance in series with the power  
C1  
D1  
R
GND  
PG  
3480 F09  
VIAS TO V  
VIAS TO LOCAL GROUND PLANE  
VIAS TO V  
VIAS TO RUN/SS  
VIAS TO PG  
IN  
OUTLINE OF LOCAL  
GROUND PLANE  
VIAS TO SYNC  
OUT  
Figure 9. A Good PCB Layout Ensures Proper, Low EMI Operation  
CLOSING SWITCH  
DANGER  
SIMULATES HOT PLUG  
V
IN  
20V/DIV  
I
IN  
V
IN  
RINGING V MAY EXCEED  
IN  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATING  
LT3480  
4.7μF  
+
I
IN  
10A/DIV  
LOW  
STRAY  
IMPEDANCE  
ENERGIZED  
24V SUPPLY  
INDUCTANCE  
DUE TO 6 FEET  
(2 METERS) OF  
TWISTED PAIR  
20μs/DIV  
(10a)  
0.7Ω  
V
IN  
20V/DIV  
LT3480  
4.7μF  
+
0.1μF  
I
IN  
10A/DIV  
20μs/DIV  
(10b)  
V
IN  
20V/DIV  
LT3480  
4.7μF  
+
+
22μF  
35V  
AI.EI.  
I
IN  
10A/DIV  
3480 F10  
20μs/DIV  
(10c)  
Figure 10. A Well Chosen Input Network Prevents Input Voltage Overshoot and  
Ensures Reliable Operation when the LT3480 is Connected to a Live Supply  
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LT3480  
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION  
source, forms an under damped tank circuit, and the  
the thermal resistance from die (or junction) to ambient can  
be reduced to = 35°C/W or less. With 100 LFPM airflow,  
voltage at the V pin of the LT3480 can ring to twice the  
IN  
JA  
nominal input voltage, possibly exceeding the LT3480’s  
rating and damaging the part. If the input supply is poorly  
controlled or the user will be plugging the LT3480 into an  
energized supply, the input network should be designed  
topreventthisovershoot. Figure10showsthewaveforms  
that result when an LT3480 circuit is connected to a 24V  
supply through six feet of 24-gauge twisted pair. The  
first plot is the response with a 4.7μF ceramic capacitor  
at the input. The input voltage rings as high as 50V and  
the input current peaks at 26A. A good solution is shown  
in Figure 10b. A 0.7 resistor is added in series with the  
input to eliminate the voltage overshoot (it also reduces  
the peak input current). A 0.1μF capacitor improves high  
frequency filtering. For high input voltages its impact on  
efficiency is minor, reducing efficiency by 1.5 percent for  
a 5V output at full load operating from 24V.  
this resistance can fall by another 25%. Further increases in  
airflow will lead to lower thermal resistance. Because of the  
large output current capability of the LT3480, it is possible  
to dissipate enough heat to raise the junction temperature  
beyond the absolute maximum of 125°C. When operating at  
highambienttemperatures,themaximumloadcurrentshould  
be derated as the ambient temperature approaches 125°C.  
Power dissipation within the LT3480 can be estimated by  
calculatingthetotalpowerlossfromanefficiencymeasure-  
ment and subtracting the catch diode loss and inductor  
loss. The die temperature is calculated by multiplying the  
LT3480 power dissipation by the thermal resistance from  
junction to ambient.  
Other Linear Technology Publications  
Application Notes 19, 35 and 44 contain more detailed  
descriptions and design information for buck regulators  
and other switching regulators. The LT1376 data sheet  
has a more extensive discussion of output ripple, loop  
compensation and stability testing. Design Note 100  
shows how to generate a bipolar output supply using a  
buck regulator.  
High Temperature Considerations  
The PCB must provide heat sinking to keep the LT3480 cool.  
The Exposed Pad on the bottom of the package must be  
soldered to a ground plane. This ground should be tied to  
large copper layers below with thermal vias; these layers will  
spread the heat dissipated by the LT3480. Place additional  
vias can reduce thermal resistance further. With these steps,  
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS  
5V Step-Down Converter  
V
V
5V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
6.8V TO 36V  
TRANSIENT  
TO 60V*  
V
BD  
IN  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
ON OFF  
L
0.47μF  
D
6.8μH  
V
SW  
C
LT3480  
GND  
4.7μF  
RT  
16.2k  
PG  
536k  
SYNC  
40.2k  
FB  
470pF  
22μF  
100k  
f = 800kHz  
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LT3480  
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS  
3.3V Step-Down Converter  
V
V
3.3V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
4.4V TO 36V  
TRANSIENT  
TO 60V*  
V
BD  
IN  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
ON OFF  
L
0.47μF  
D
4.7μH  
V
SW  
C
LT3480  
GND  
4.7μF  
RT  
14k  
PG  
316k  
SYNC  
40.2k  
FB  
470pF  
22μF  
100k  
f = 800kHz  
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2.5V Step-Down Converter  
V
V
2.5V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
4V TO 36V  
TRANSIENT  
TO 60V*  
V
BD  
D2  
IN  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
ON OFF  
L
1μF  
D1  
4.7μH  
V
SW  
C
4.7μF  
LT3480  
GND  
RT  
20k  
PG  
215k  
56.2k  
SYNC  
FB  
330pF  
47μF  
100k  
f = 600kHz  
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However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representa-  
tion that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.  
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LT3480  
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS  
5V, 2MHz Step-Down Converter  
V
V
5V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
8.6V TO 22V  
TRANSIENT TO 38V  
V
BD  
IN  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
ON OFF  
L
0.47μF  
D
2.2μH  
V
SW  
C
LT3480  
GND  
2.2μF  
RT  
14k  
PG  
536k  
SYNC  
11.5k  
FB  
470pF  
22μF  
100k  
f = 2MHz  
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12V Step-Down Converter  
V
V
12V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
15V TO 36V  
TRANSIENT  
TO 60V*  
V
BD  
IN  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
ON OFF  
L
0.47μF  
D
10μH  
V
SW  
C
LT3480  
GND  
10μF  
RT  
26.1k  
PG  
715k  
SYNC  
40.2k  
FB  
330pF  
22μF  
50k  
f = 800kHz  
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LT3480  
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS  
1.8V Step-Down Converter  
V
V
1.8V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
3.5V TO 27V  
V
IN  
BD  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
ON OFF  
L
0.47μF  
D
3.3μH  
V
SW  
C
LT3480  
GND  
4.7μF  
RT  
18.2k  
PG  
127k  
SYNC  
68.1k  
FB  
330pF  
47μF  
100k  
f = 500kHz  
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LT3480  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
DD Package  
10-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 3mm)  
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1660)  
R = 0.115  
TYP  
6
0.38 p 0.10  
10  
0.675 p 0.05  
3.50 p 0.05  
2.15 p 0.05 (2 SIDES)  
1.65 p 0.05  
3.00 p 0.10 1.65 p 0.10  
(4 SIDES)  
(2 SIDES)  
PIN 1  
PACKAGE  
OUTLINE  
TOP MARK  
(SEE NOTE 6)  
(DD) DFN 1103  
5
1
0.25 p 0.05  
0.50 BSC  
0.75 p 0.05  
0.200 REF  
0.25 p 0.05  
0.50  
BSC  
2.38 p 0.10  
(2 SIDES)  
2.38 p 0.05  
(2 SIDES)  
0.00 – 0.05  
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD  
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS  
NOTE:  
1. DRAWING TO BE MADE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229 VARIATION OF (WEED-2).  
CHECK THE LTC WEBSITE DATA SHEET FOR CURRENT STATUS OF VARIATION ASSIGNMENT  
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE  
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS  
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE  
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm 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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LT3480  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
MSE Package  
10-Lead Plastic MSOP  
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1660)  
BOTTOM VIEW OF  
EXPOSED PAD OPTION  
2.06 p 0.102  
2.794 p 0.102  
(.110 p .004)  
0.889 p 0.127  
(.035 p .005)  
(.081 p .004)  
1
1.83 p 0.102  
(.072 p .004)  
5.23  
(.206)  
MIN  
2.083 p 0.102 3.20 – 3.45  
(.082 p .004) (.126 – .136)  
10  
0.50  
(.0197)  
BSC  
0.305 p 0.038  
(.0120 p .0015)  
TYP  
3.00 p 0.102  
(.118 p .004)  
(NOTE 3)  
0.497 p 0.076  
(.0196 p .003)  
REF  
10 9  
8
7 6  
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT  
3.00 p 0.102  
(.118 p .004)  
(NOTE 4)  
4.90 p 0.152  
(.193 p .006)  
DETAIL “A”  
0.254  
(.010)  
0o – 6o TYP  
1
2
3
4 5  
GAUGE PLANE  
0.53 p 0.152  
(.021 p .006)  
0.86  
(.034)  
REF  
1.10  
(.043)  
MAX  
DETAIL “A”  
0.18  
(.007)  
SEATING  
PLANE  
0.17 – 0.27  
(.007 – .011)  
TYP  
0.1016 p 0.0508  
(.004 p .002)  
0.50  
(.0197)  
BSC  
MSOP (MSE) 0307 REV B  
NOTE:  
1. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETER/(INCH)  
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE  
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS.  
MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE  
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.  
INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE  
5. LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0.102mm (.004") MAX  
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LT3480  
TYPICAL APPLICATION  
1.2V Step-Down Converter  
V
V
1.2V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
3.6V TO 27V  
V
BD  
IN  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
ON OFF  
L
0.47μF  
D
3.3μH  
V
SW  
C
LT3480  
GND  
4.7μF  
RT  
16.2k  
PG  
52.3k  
SYNC  
68.1k  
FB  
330pF  
100k  
47μF  
f = 500kHz  
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RELATED PARTS  
PART NUMBER  
DESCRIPTION  
COMMENTS  
V : 3.6V to 36V, V  
LT1933  
500mA (I ), 500kHz Step-Down Switching  
= 1.2V, I = 1.6mA, I <1μA, ThinSOT Package  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Regulator in SOT-23  
LT3437  
60V, 400mA (I ), MicroPower Step-Down  
V : 3.3V to 80V, V  
= 1.25V, I = 100μA, I <1μA, 10-Pin 3mm x 3mm  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
DC/DC Converter with Burst Mode  
DFN and 16-Pin TSSOP Packages  
LT1936  
36V, 1.4A (I ), 500kHz High Efficiency  
V : 3.6V to 36V, V  
= 1.2V, I = 1.9mA, I <1μA, MS8E Package  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
OUT(MIN)  
OUT(MIN)  
Step-Down DC/DC Converter  
LT3493  
36V, 1.2A (I ), 750kHz High Efficiency  
V : 3.6V to 40V, V  
= 0.8V, I = 1.9mA, I <1μA, 6-Pin 2mm x 3mm DFN  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
Step-Down DC/DC Converter  
Package  
LT1976/LT1977  
LT1767  
60V, 1.2A (I ), 200kHz/500kHz, High Efficiency  
V : 3.3V to 60V, V  
IN  
= 1.2V, I = 100μA, I <1μA, 16-Pin TSSOP Package  
Q SD  
OUT  
Step-Down DC/DC Converter with Burst Mode  
25V, 1.2A (I ), 1.1MHz, High Efficiency  
V : 3V to 25V, V  
= 1.2V, I = 1mA, I <6μA, MS8E Package  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN) Q SD  
Step-Down DC/DC Converter  
LT1940  
Dual 25V, 1.4A (I ), 1.1MHz, High Efficiency  
V : 3.6V to 25V, V  
= 1.2V, I = 3.8mA, I <30μA, 16-Pin TSSOP  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
OUT(MIN)  
OUT(MIN)  
OUT(MIN)  
Step-Down DC/DC Converter  
Package  
LT1766  
60V, 1.2A (I ), 200kHz, High Efficiency  
V : 5.5V to 60V, V  
= 1.2V, I = 2.5mA, I = 25μA, 16-Pin TSSOP  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
Step-Down DC/DC Converter  
Package  
LT3434/LT3435  
LT3481  
60V, 2.4A (I ), 200/500kHz, High Efficiency  
V : 3.3V to 60V, V  
IN  
= 1.2V, I = 100μA, I <1μA, 16-Pin TSSOP Package  
Q SD  
OUT  
Step-Down DC/DC Converter with Burst Mode  
36V, 2A (I ), 2.8MHz, High Efficiency  
V : 3.6V to 34V, V  
= 1.26V, I = 50μA, I <1μA, 10-Pin 3mm x 3mm  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
Step-Down DC/DC Converter with Burst Mode  
DFN and 10-Pin MSOP Packages  
LT3684  
36V, 2A (I ), 2.8MHz, High Efficiency  
V : 3.6V to 34V, V = 1.26V, I = 1.5mA, I <1μA, 10-Pin 3mm x 3mm  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Q
SD  
Step-Down DC/DC Converter  
DFN and 10-Pin MSOP Packages  
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LT3480 - 36V, 2A, 2.4MHz Step-Down Switching Regulator with 70&#181;A Quiescent Current; Package: MSOP; Pins: 10; Temperature Range: -55&deg;C to 125&deg;C
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LT3481

36V, 2A, 2.8MHz Step-Down Switching Regulator with 50μA Quiescent Current
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LT3481EDD

36V, 2A, 2.8MHz Step-Down Switching Regulator with 50μA Quiescent Current
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LT3481EDD#PBF

LT3481 - 36V, 2A, 2.8MHz Step-Down Switching Regulator with 50&#181;A Quiescent Current; Package: DFN; Pins: 10; Temperature Range: -40&deg;C to 85&deg;C
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LT3481EDD#TR

LT3481 - 36V, 2A, 2.8MHz Step-Down Switching Regulator with 50&#181;A Quiescent Current; Package: DFN; Pins: 10; Temperature Range: -40&deg;C to 85&deg;C
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LT3481EDD#TRPBF

LT3481 - 36V, 2A, 2.8MHz Step-Down Switching Regulator with 50&#181;A Quiescent Current; Package: DFN; Pins: 10; Temperature Range: -40&deg;C to 85&deg;C
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