LT3500HDD-PBF [Linear]

Monolithic 2A Step-Down Regulator Plus Linear Regulator/Controller; 单片式2A降压稳压器及线性稳压器/控制器
LT3500HDD-PBF
型号: LT3500HDD-PBF
厂家: Linear    Linear
描述:

Monolithic 2A Step-Down Regulator Plus Linear Regulator/Controller
单片式2A降压稳压器及线性稳压器/控制器

稳压器 控制器
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LT3500  
Monolithic 2A Step-Down  
Regulator Plus Linear  
Regulator/Controller  
FEATURES  
DESCRIPTION  
The LT®3500 is a current mode PWM step-down DC/DC  
converterwithaninternal2.3Aswitch.Thewideinputrange  
of 3V to 40V makes the LT3500 suitable for regulating  
power from a wide variety of sources, including automo-  
tive batteries, 24V industrial supplies and unregulated  
wall adapters.  
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Wide Input Range: 3V to 36V Operating,  
40V Maximum  
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Short-Circuit Protected Over Full Input Range  
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2A Output Current Capability  
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Adjustable/Synchronizable Fixed Frequency  
Operation from 250kHz to 2.2MHz  
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Soft-Start/Tracking Capability  
Resistor-programmable 250kHz to 2.2MHz frequency  
range and synchronization capability enable optimization  
between efficiency and external component size. Cycle-  
by-cycle current limit, frequency foldback and thermal  
shutdown provide protection against a shorted output.  
The soft-start feature controls the ramp rate of the output  
voltage, eliminating input current surge during start-up,  
and also provides output tracking.  
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Output Adjustable Down to 0.8V  
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Adjustable Linear Regulator/Driver with 13mA  
Output Capability  
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Power Good Comparator with Complimentary  
Outputs  
Low Shutdown Current: 12μA  
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Thermally Enhanced 3mm × 3mm DFN or 16-Pin  
MSOP Package  
The LT3500 contains an internal NPN transistor with feed-  
back control which can be configured as a linear regulator  
or as a linear regulator controller.  
APPLICATIONS  
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Automotive Battery Regulation  
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Industrial Control  
TheLT3500’slowcurrentshutdownmode(<12μA)enables  
easy power management in battery-powered systems.  
L, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.  
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
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Wall Transformer Regulation  
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Distributed Power Regulation  
TYPICAL APPLICATION  
Dual Step-Down Converters  
Switching Converter Efficiency  
Output Voltage Ripple  
90  
85  
80  
75  
70  
65  
60  
55  
50  
V
IN  
6V TO 36V  
2.2μF  
V
BST  
SW  
IN  
0.47μF  
6.8μH  
LT3500  
V
5V  
1A  
OUT1  
V
= 5V AT 1A  
AC COUPLED  
2mV/DIV  
OUT1  
B240A  
SHDN  
SS  
42.2k  
22μF  
0.47μF  
FB  
PG  
PG  
8.06k  
V
= 3.3V AT 1A  
AC COUPLED  
2mV/DIV  
OUT2  
R
V
SYNC LDRV  
T/  
V
I
= 12V  
= 0A  
IN  
OUT2  
53.6k  
330pF  
C
1k  
V
24.9k  
8.06k  
FREQUENCY = 800kHz  
OUT2  
3.3V  
1A  
LFB  
3500 TA01c  
500ns/DIV  
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0  
40.2k  
22μF  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
3500 TA01b  
3500 TA01a  
3500fb  
1
LT3500  
(Note 1)  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS  
V , PG, PG Operating.................................... 40V/–0.3V  
Operating Junction Temperature Range  
IN  
SW.............................................................................V  
LT3500EDD (Note 2).......................... –40°C to 125°C  
LT3500IDD (Note 2)........................... –40°C to 125°C  
LT3500HDD (Note 2).......................... –40°C to 150°C  
LT3500EMSE (Note 2)........................ –40°C to 125°C  
LT3500IMSE (Note 3) ........................ –40°C to 125°C  
LT3500HMSE (Note 2)....................... –40°C to 150°C  
Storage Temperature Range................... –65°C to 150°C  
IN  
BST................................................................ 55V/–0.3V  
BST Pin Above SW....................................................25V  
LDRV, SHDN..............................................................15V  
FB, LFB, R /SYNC .......................................................5V  
SS, V ......................................................................2.5V  
T
C
PIN CONFIGURATION  
TOP VIEW  
TOP VIEW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
12 SW  
V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NC1  
16 NC16  
15 SW  
14 BST  
13 LDRV  
12 LFB  
11 FB  
IN  
V
IN  
BST  
LDRV  
LFB  
FB  
SHDN  
SS  
11  
10  
9
SHDN  
SS  
13  
17  
PG  
PG  
V
C
8
V
C
R /SYNC  
T
10 PG  
NC8  
9
NC9  
7
PG  
R /SYNC  
T
MSE PACKAGE  
DD PACKAGE  
16-LEAD PLASTIC MSE  
12-LEAD (3mm × 3mm) PLASTIC DFN  
θ
= 45°C/W, θ  
= 10°C/W  
JA  
JC(PAD)  
θ
= 45°C/W, θ  
= 10°C/W  
JC(PAD)  
JA  
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 17) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB  
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 13) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB  
ORDER INFORMATION  
LEAD FREE FINISH  
LT3500EDD#PBF  
LT3500IDD#PBF  
LT3500HDD#PBF  
LT3500EMSE#PBF  
LT3500IMSE#PBF  
LT3500HMSE#PBF  
TAPE AND REEL  
PART MARKING*  
LCRN  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
TEMPERATURE RANGE  
LT3500EDD#TRPBF  
LT3500IDD#TRPBF  
LT3500HDD#TRPBF  
LT3500EMSE#TRPBF  
LT3500IMSE#TRPBF  
LT3500HMSE#TRPBF  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 150°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 150°C  
12-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN  
12-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN  
12-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN  
16-Lead Plastic MSE  
LCRN  
LDCY  
3500  
3500  
16-Lead Plastic MSE  
3500  
16-Lead Plastic MSE  
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.  
Consult LTC Marketing for information on non-standard lead based finish parts.  
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/  
For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/  
3500fb  
2
LT3500  
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating  
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS  
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TJ = 25°C. VVIN = 15V, VRT/SYNC = 2V, unless otherwise specified.  
PARAMETER  
CONDITIONS  
MIN  
710  
1.5  
TYP  
760  
2.5  
2
MAX  
780  
3.5  
UNITS  
mV  
μA  
l
SHDN Threshold  
SHDN Source Current  
SHDN Current Hysterisis  
Minimum Input Voltage (Note 3)  
Supply Shutdown Current  
Supply Quiescent Current  
FB Voltage  
V
= 0.62V  
= 0V  
SHDN  
1.25  
3.25  
2.8  
μA  
l
l
V
V
V
= 0V  
2.4  
12  
V
FB  
30  
μA  
SHDN  
= 0.9V  
2.5  
3.5  
mA  
FB  
l
l
V
VC  
= 1V  
0.784  
0.776  
0.8  
0.8  
0.816  
0.824  
V
V
VC  
V
= 0.8V to 1.6V, V = 3V to 40V  
IN  
FB Bias Current  
V
= 0.8V, V = 1V  
50  
250  
16  
150  
350  
20  
nA  
μmho  
μA  
μA  
V
FB  
VC  
Error Amplifier g  
V
VC  
= 1V, I =  
10μA  
= 0.6V, V = 1V  
150  
12  
m
VC  
Error Amplifier Source Current  
Error Amplifier Sink Current  
Error Amplifier High Clamp  
Error Amplifier Switching Threshold  
SS Source Current  
V
FB  
FB  
FB  
FB  
SS  
FB  
FB  
VC  
V
V
V
V
V
V
= 1V, V = 1V  
14  
18  
22  
VC  
= 0.6V  
= 0.6V  
1.8  
0.6  
2.25  
300  
400  
50  
2.0  
2.2  
0.8  
1.0  
V
= 0.4V, V = 0.9V  
2.75  
600  
600  
100  
100  
0.1  
3.75  
900  
800  
150  
120  
1
μA  
μA  
μA  
mV  
mV  
μA  
V
FB  
SS Sink Current  
= 0V, V = 2V  
SS  
SS POR Sink Current (Note 4)  
SS POR Threshold  
= 0V, V = 2V, Cycle SHDN  
SS  
SS to FB Offset (V – V  
)
FB  
V
VC  
= V , V = 0.4V  
70  
SS  
FS SS  
PG/PG Leakage  
V
= 0.9V, V /V = 40V  
FB  
PG PG  
PG/PG Threshold (Rising)  
V
V
V
V
V
= 0.4V  
= 0.4V  
0.685  
20  
0.708  
30  
0.730  
40  
PG  
PG  
PG  
PG  
FB  
PG/PG Hysteresis (Falling)  
PG Sink Current  
mV  
μA  
μA  
V
= 0.4V, V = 0.7V  
250  
500  
0.75  
500  
800  
0.850  
750  
1100  
0.975  
FB  
PG Sink Current  
= 0.4V, V = 0.9V  
FB  
R /SYNC Reference Voltage  
T
= 0.9V, R  
= 15k  
RT/SYNC  
Switching Frequency  
R
R
R
= 90.9k  
450  
425  
2
500  
500  
2.4  
550  
625  
2.8  
kHz  
kHz  
RT/SYNC  
RT/SYNC  
RT/SYNC  
l
l
= 90.9k  
= 15k  
MHz  
SYNC Frequency Range  
250  
2500  
kHz  
ns  
Minimum Switch On Time  
Minimum Switch Off Time  
Switch Leakage Current  
V
V
V
= 0.7V, R  
= 90.9k  
= 90.9k  
RT/SYNC  
140  
120  
1
FB  
RT/SYNC  
= 0.7V, R  
ns  
FB  
= 0V  
10  
μA  
mV  
SW  
Switch Saturation Voltage  
Switch Peak Current DD Package  
I
SW  
= 2A, V  
= 18V, V = 0.7V  
450  
BST  
FB  
V
BST  
= 18V, V = 0.7V  
2.3  
2.1  
2.8  
2.8  
3.5  
3.5  
A
A
FB  
l
l
Switch Peak Current MSE Package  
V
BST  
= 18V, V = 0.7V  
2.3  
2.1  
2.9  
2.9  
3.5  
3.7  
A
A
FB  
Boost Current  
I
I
= 2A, V  
= 20V, V = 0.7V  
20  
30  
45  
3
mA  
V
SW  
BST  
FB  
Minimum Boost Voltage (Note 5)  
= 2A, V = 0.7V  
2.2  
SW  
FB  
3500fb  
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LT3500  
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating  
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TJ = 25°C. VVIN = 15V, VRT/SYNC = 2V, unless otherwise specified.  
PARAMETER  
CONDITIONS  
V = V  
LDRV  
MIN  
0.784  
0.776  
90  
TYP  
0.8  
0.8  
115  
115  
1.2  
13  
MAX  
0.816  
0.824  
140  
UNITS  
V
l
l
LFB Voltage  
LFB  
LFB Line/Load Regulation  
V
VIN  
= 3V to 40V, V  
= V  
LFB  
V
LDRV  
SS to LFB Offset (V – V  
)
V
V
V
V
= 0.8V, V  
= V  
LFB  
mV  
nA  
V
SS  
LFB  
SS  
LDRV  
LFB Bias Current  
= 0.8V  
300  
LFB  
l
l
LDRV Dropout (V – V  
)
= 3V, I  
= 0V  
= 5mA  
0.8  
9
1.6  
VIN  
LDRV  
LDRV  
LDRV  
LDRV  
LDRV Maximum Current  
18  
mA  
will depend upon output voltage and load current. See Applications  
Information.  
Note 4: An internal power-on reset (POR) latch is set on the positive  
transition of the SHDN pin through its threshold. The output of the latch  
activates a current source on the SS pin which typically sinks 600μA,  
discharging the SS capacitor. The latch is reset when the SS pin is driven  
below the soft-start POR threshold or the SHDN pin is taken below its  
threshold.  
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.  
Note2: The LT3500EDD/LT3500EMSE is guaranteed to meet performance  
specifications from 0°C to 125°C junction temperature. Specifications over  
the –40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature range are assured by  
design, characterization and correlation with statistical process controls.  
The LT3500IDD/LT3500IMSE is guaranteed over the full –40°C to 125°C  
operating junction temperature range. The LT3500HDD/LT3500HMSE is  
guaranteed over the full –40°C to 150°C operating junction temperature  
range. High junction temperatures degrade operating lifetimes. Operating  
lifetime is derated at junction temperatures greater than 125°C.  
Note 5: This is the minimum voltage across the boost capacitor needed to  
guarantee full saturation of the internal power switch.  
Note 6: This IC includes overtemperature protection that is intended  
to protect the device during momentary overload conditions. Junction  
temperature will exceed the maximum operating junction temperature  
when overtemperature protection is active. Continuous operation above  
the specified maximum operating junction temperature may impair device  
reliability.  
Note 3: Minimum input voltage is defined as the voltage where internal  
bias lines are regulated so that the reference voltage and oscillator remain  
constant. Actual minimum input voltage to maintain a regulated output  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
Shutdown Threshold and Minimum  
Input Voltage vs Temperature  
Feedback Voltage vs Temperature  
RT/SYNC Voltage vs Temperature  
1.10  
1.08  
1.06  
1.04  
1.02  
1.00  
0.98  
0.96  
0.94  
0.92  
0.90  
0.820  
0.815  
0.810  
0.805  
0.800  
0.795  
0.790  
0.785  
0.780  
3.0  
2.5  
2.0  
1.5  
MINIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE  
R
= 90.9k  
RT/SYNC  
FB  
LFB  
1.0  
0.5  
0
SHUTDOWN THRESHOLD  
R
= 15k  
25  
RT/SYNC  
50 75  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
–50 –25  
0
25  
100 125 150  
125  
100  
150  
–50  
50  
–25  
0
75  
–50  
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3500 G03  
–25  
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3500 G01  
3500 G02  
3500fb  
4
LT3500  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
Shutdown Input Currents  
vs Temperature  
Shutdown Quiescent Current  
vs Temperature  
Error Amplifier gm vs Temperature  
15.0  
12.5  
10.0  
7.5  
5.0  
2.5  
0
400  
350  
300  
250  
200  
150  
100  
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
V
V
= 0.9V  
= 0.7V  
SHDN  
SHDN  
75 100  
75 100  
125 150  
–50 –25  
0
25 50  
125 150  
–50 –25  
0
25 50  
75 100  
–50 –25  
0
25 50  
125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3500 G05  
3500 G06  
3500 G04  
Soft-Start Source Current  
vs Temperature  
Soft-Start Feedback Offset  
vs Temperature  
VC Switching Threshold  
vs Temperature  
3.5  
3.3  
3.1  
2.9  
2.7  
2.5  
2.3  
2.1  
1.9  
1.7  
1.5  
150  
125  
100  
75  
0.95  
0.90  
0.85  
0.80  
0.75  
0.70  
0.65  
0.60  
0.55  
LFB  
FB  
50  
0.50  
–50  
50  
100 125  
150  
–25  
0
25  
75  
–50 –25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
–50 –25  
0
25  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
125 150  
50 75 100  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3500 G07  
3500 G08  
3500 G09  
Power Good Thresholds  
vs Temperature  
Power Good Sink Currents  
vs Temperature  
Frequency vs Temperature  
600  
580  
560  
540  
520  
500  
480  
460  
440  
420  
400  
0.75  
0.74  
0.73  
0.72  
0.71  
0.70  
0.69  
0.68  
0.67  
0.66  
0.65  
1000  
900  
800  
700  
600  
500  
400  
300  
200  
100  
0
R
= 90.9k  
RT/SYNC  
PG  
RISING EDGE  
PG  
FALLING EDGE  
–50  
–25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
–50  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
–50  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
–25  
–25  
3500 G12  
3500 G10  
3500 G11  
3500fb  
5
LT3500  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
Peak Switch Current  
vs Temperature  
LDRV Short-Circuit Current  
vs Temperature  
External Sync Duty Cycle Range  
vs External Sync Frequency  
3.5  
3.4  
3.3  
3.2  
3.1  
3.0  
2.9  
2.8  
2.7  
2.6  
2.5  
20  
19  
18  
17  
16  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
100  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
MAXIMUM DUTY CYCLE  
MSE PACKAGE  
DD PACKAGE  
T
= 25°C  
A
MINIMUM DUTY CYCLE  
–50  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
–50  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
250  
750  
2250  
–25  
–25  
1250  
1750  
SYNCHRONIZATION FREQUENCY (kHz)  
3500 G13  
3500 G14  
3500 G15  
Switch Saturation Voltage  
vs Switch Current  
Minimum Switching Times  
Frequency vs RRT/SYNC  
300  
275  
250  
225  
200  
175  
150  
125  
100  
75  
600  
500  
2500  
2250  
2000  
1750  
1500  
1250  
1000  
750  
T
= 25°C  
A
400  
300  
MINIMUM ON TIME  
–50°C  
200  
100  
0
25°C  
500  
MINIMUM OFF TIME  
250  
150°C  
50  
0
–50  
50  
100 125  
150  
–25  
0
25  
75  
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0  
SWITCH CURRENT (A)  
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200  
(kΩ)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
R
RT/SYNC  
3500 G16  
3500 G18  
3500 G17  
Minimum Boost Voltages  
vs Temperature  
Boost Current vs Switch Current  
Minimum Input Voltage  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
50  
45  
40  
35  
30  
25  
20  
15  
10  
5
2.7  
2.5  
2.3  
2.1  
1.9  
1.7  
1.5  
T
= 25°C  
A
150°C  
–50°C  
V
= 5V  
OUT1  
V
= 3.3V  
OUT1  
MINIMUM BOOST FOR  
SWITCH SATURATION  
25°C  
f
= 1MHz  
SW  
L = 3.3μH  
0
75 100  
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0  
–50 –25  
0
25 50  
125 150  
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
SWITCH CURRENT (A)  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
3500 G19  
3500 G20  
3500 G21  
3500fb  
6
LT3500  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
Inductor Value for 2A Maximum  
Load Current (VOUT1 = 3.3V,  
IRIPPLE = 250mA)  
LDRV Dropout Voltage  
Switcher Dropout Operation  
vs Temperature  
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
1.50  
1.45  
1.40  
1.35  
1.30  
1.25  
1.20  
1.15  
1.10  
1.05  
1.00  
2500  
2250  
2000  
1750  
1500  
1250  
1000  
750  
I
= 5mA  
T
= 25°C  
A
I
= 1A  
LDRV  
VOUT1  
A
T
= 25°C  
L = 2.2μH  
L = 1μH  
L = 1.5μH  
V
= 5V  
VOUT1  
V
= 3.3V  
VOUT1  
L = 3.3μH  
L = 4.7μH  
L = 6.8μH  
L = 10μH  
500  
250  
2.5  
3.5  
4.0  
4.5  
5.0  
5.5  
3.0  
–50  
50  
100 125  
150  
–25  
0
25  
75  
5
10  
15  
20  
40  
25  
30  
35  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
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PIN FUNCTIONS  
nominal regulating voltage. For V above 2V, its output  
V : The V pin powers the internal control circuitry and  
IN  
IN  
IN  
stateremainstrue,althoughduringSHDN,V undervoltage  
is monitored by an undervoltage comparator. The V pin  
IN  
IN  
lockout, or thermal shutdown, its current sink capability  
is reduced  
is also connected to the collectors of the internal power  
NPN switch and linear output NPN. The V pin has high  
IN  
dI/dt edges and must be decoupled to ground close to  
V : The V pin is the output of the error amplifier and the  
C
C
the pin of the device.  
input to the peak switch current comparator. It is normally  
used for frequency compensation, but can also be used  
as a current clamp or control loop override. If the error  
SHDN: The SHDN pin is used to shut down the LT3500  
and reduce quiescent current to a typical value of  
12μA. The accurate 0.76V threshold and input current  
hysteresiscanbeusedasanundervoltagelockout,prevent-  
ingtheregulatorfromoperatinguntiltheinputvoltagehas  
reached a predetermined level. Force the SHDN pin above  
its threshold or let it float for normal operation.  
amplifier drives V above the maximum switch current  
C
level, a voltage clamp activates. This indicates that the  
output is overloaded and current to be pulled from the  
SS pin reducing the regulation point.  
R /SYNC:ThisR /SYNCpinprovidestwomodesofsetting  
T
T
the constant switch frequency.  
SS: The SS pin is used to control the slew rate of the  
output of both the switching and linear regulators. A  
single capacitor from the SS pin to ground determines  
the regulators’ ramp rate. For soft-start details see the  
Applications Information section.  
Connecting a resistor from the R /SYNC pin to ground  
T
will set the R /SYNC pin to a typical value of 1V. The  
T
resultant switching frequency will be set by the resistor  
value. The minimum value of 15kΩ and maximum value  
of 200kΩ set the switching frequency to 2.5MHz and  
250kHz respectively.  
PG: The power good pin is an open-collector output that  
sinks current when the FB or LFB falls below 90% of its  
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Driving the R /SYNC pin with an external clock signal  
LDRV: The LDRV pin is the emitter of an internal NPN that  
can be configured as an output of a linear regulator or as  
the drive for an external NPN high current regulator. Cur-  
rent flows out of the LDRV pin when the LFB pin voltage is  
below 0.8V. The LDRV pin has a typical maximum current  
capability of 13mA.  
T
will synchronize the switch to the applied frequency.  
Synchronization occurs on the rising edge of the clock  
signal after the clock signal is detected. Each rising clock  
edge initiates an oscillator ramp reset. A gain control loop  
servos the oscillator charging current to maintain a con-  
stantoscillatoramplitude. Hence, theslopecompensation  
remains unchanged. If the clock signal is removed, the  
oscillator reverts to resistor mode and reapplies the 1V  
BST: The BST pin provides a higher than V base drive to  
IN  
the power NPN to ensure a low switch drop. A compara-  
tor to V imposes a minimum off time on the SW pin if  
IN  
biastotheR /SYNCpinafterthesynchronizationdetection  
T
the BST pin voltage drops too low. Forcing a SW off time  
circuitry times out. The clock source impedance should  
allows the boost capacitor to recharge.  
be set such that the current out of the R /SYNC pin in  
T
SW: The SW pin is the emitter of the on-chip power NPN.  
At switch off, the inductor will drive this pin below ground  
with a high dV/dt. An external catch diode to ground, close  
resistor mode generates a frequency roughly equivalent  
to the synchronization frequency. Floating or holding the  
R /SYNC pin above 1.1V will not damage the device, but  
T
to the SW pin and respective V decoupling capacitor’s  
will halt oscillation.  
IN  
ground, must be used to prevent this pin from excessive  
PG: The power good bar pin is an open-collector output  
that sinks current when the FB or LFB rises above 90%  
of its nominal regulating voltage.  
negative voltages.  
Exposed Pad: GND. The Exposed Pad is the only ground  
connection for the device. The Exposed Pad should be  
soldered to a large copper area to reduce thermal resis-  
tance. The GND pin also serves as small-signal ground.  
For ideal operation all small-signal ground paths should  
connect to the GND pin at a single point, avoiding any  
high current ground returns.  
FB: The FB pin is the negative input to the switcher error  
amplifier. The output switches to regulate this pin to 0.8V  
with respect to the exposed ground pad. Bias current  
flows out of the FB pin.  
LFB: The LFB pin is the negative input to the linear error  
amplifier. The L  
pin servo’s to regulate this pin to 0.8V  
DRV  
NCPins(MSEPackageOnly):NoConnection.TheNCpins  
are electrically isolated from the LT3500. The NC pins may  
be connected to PCB traces to aid PCB layout.  
withrespecttotheexposedgroundpad.Biascurrentows  
out of the LFB pin.  
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OPERATION  
The LT3500 is a constant frequency, current mode buck  
converter with an internal 2.3A switch plus a linear regula-  
tor with 13mA output capability. Control of both outputs  
is achieved with a common SHDN pin, internal regulator,  
oscillator, undervoltage detect, soft-start, thermal shut-  
down and power-on reset.  
During power up, the POR signal sets the soft-start latch,  
which discharges the SS pin to ensure proper start-up  
operation. When the SS pin voltage drops below 100mV,  
the V pin is driven low disabling switching and the soft-  
C
start latch is reset. Once the latch is reset the soft-start  
capacitor starts to charge with a typical value of 2.75μA.  
If the SHDN pin is taken below its 0.8V threshold, the  
LT3500 will be placed in a low quiescent current mode.  
In this mode the LT3500 typically draws 12μA from the  
As the voltage rises above 100mV on the SS pin, the V  
C
pin will be driven high by the error amplifier. When the  
voltageontheV pinexceeds0.8V,theclockset-pulsesets  
C
V pin.  
the driver flip-flop which turns on the internal power NPN  
IN  
switch. This causes current from V , through the NPN  
IN  
When the SHDN pin is floated or driven above 0.76V, the  
internal bias circuits turn on generating an internal regu-  
switch, inductor and internal sense resistor, to increase.  
When the voltage drop across the internal sense resistor  
exceeds a predetermined level set by the voltage on the  
lated voltage, 0.8(V ) and 1V(R /SYNC) references, and  
FB  
T
a POR signal which sets the soft-start latch.  
V pin, the flip-flop is reset and the internal NPN switch  
C
As the R /SYNC pin reaches its 1V regulation point, the  
T
is turned off. Once the switch is turned off the inductor  
will drive the voltage at the SW pin low until the external  
Schottky diode starts to conduct, decreasing the current  
in the inductor. The cycle is repeated with the start of each  
clock cycle. However, if the internal sense resistor voltage  
exceedsthepredeterminedlevelatthestartofaclockcycle,  
theip-flopwillnotbesetresultinginafurtherdecreasein  
inductor current. Since the output current is controlled by  
internal oscillator will start generating a clock signal at a  
frequency determined by the resistor from the R /SYNC  
T
pin to ground. Alternatively, if a synchronization signal is  
detected by the LT3500 at the R /SYNC pin, a clock signal  
T
will be generated at the incoming frequency on the rising  
edge of the synchronization pulse. In addition, the internal  
slope compensation will be automatically adjusted to pre-  
vent subharmonic oscillation during synchronization.  
the V voltage, output regulation is achieved by the error  
C
amplifier continually adjusting the V pin voltage.  
C
The LT3500 is a constant frequency, current mode step-  
down converter. Current mode regulators are controlled  
by an internal clock and two feedback loops that control  
the duty cycle of the power switch. In addition to the  
normal error amplifier, there is a current sense amplifier  
that monitors switch current on a cycle-by-cycle basis.  
This technique means that the error amplifier commands  
current to be delivered to the output rather than voltage.  
The error amplifier is a transconductance amplifier that  
comparestheFBvoltagetoeithertheSSpinvoltageminus  
100mV or an internally regulated 800mV, whichever is  
lowest. Compensation of the loop is easily achieved with  
a simple capacitor or series resistor/capacitor from the  
V pin to ground.  
C
Since the SS pin is driven by a constant current source, a  
singlecapacitoronthesoft-startpinwillgeneratecontrolled  
linear ramp on the output voltage.  
A voltage fed system will have low phase shift up to the  
resonant frequency of the inductor and output capacitor,  
thenanabrupt180°shiftwilloccur.Thecurrentfedsystem  
will have 90° phase shift at a much lower frequency, but  
will not have the additional 90° shift until well beyond  
the LC resonant frequency. This makes it much easier to  
frequency compensate the feedback loop and also gives  
much quicker transient response.  
If the current demanded by the output exceeds the maxi-  
mum current dictated by the V pin clamp, the SS pin  
C
will be discharged, lowering the regulation point until the  
outputvoltagecanbesupportedbythemaximumcurrent.  
When overload is removed, the output will soft-start from  
the overload regulation point.  
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OPERATION  
V
undervoltage detection or thermal shutdown will  
set the soft-start latch, resulting in a complete soft-start  
sequence.  
in the same manner as the switching regulator. The linear  
output can also be configured to drive an external NPN to  
provide a linear regulator with higher current capability.  
IN  
The switch driver operates from either the V or BST volt-  
A power good comparator with 30mV of hysteresis trips  
when both FB and LFB are above 90% of the 0.8V refer-  
ence. The PG output is an open collector NPN that is off  
when the output is in regulation allowing a resistor to pull  
the PG pin to a desired voltage. The PG output is an open-  
collector NPN that is on when the output is in regulation  
providing either drive for an output disconnect transistor  
or inverted power good logic.  
IN  
age. An external diode and capacitor are used to generate  
a drive voltage higher than V to saturate the output NPN  
IN  
and maintain high efficiency.  
In addition to the switching regulator, the LT3500 contains  
a NPN linear regulator with a 0.8V reference, and 13mA  
current capability. The 0.8 reference will track the SS pin  
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION  
Choosing the Output Voltage  
maximum recommended frequency can be approximated  
by the equation:  
The output voltage is programmed with a resistor divider  
between the output and the FB pin. Choose the 1% resis-  
tors according to:  
VOUT1 + VD  
VIN VSW + VD tON(MIN)  
1
Frequency (Hz)=  
V
0.8V  
R1=R2 OUT1 1  
where  
V
D is the forward voltage drop of the catch diode  
(D1 Figure 1),  
V
SW is the voltage drop of the internal  
switch, and t  
switch, all at maximum load current.  
is the minimum on time of the  
ON(MIN)  
R2 should be 10.0k or less to avoid bias current errors.  
Reference designators refer to the Block Diagram in  
Figure 1.  
2500  
2250  
2000  
1750  
1500  
1250  
1000  
750  
Choosing the Switching Frequency  
The LT3500 switching frequency is set by resistor R5 in  
Figure 1. The R /SYNC pin is internally regulated at 1V.  
T
Setting resistor R5 sets the current in the R /SYNC pin  
T
which determines the oscillator frequency as illustrated  
in Figure 2.  
500  
250  
The switching frequency is typically set as high as pos-  
sible to reduce overall solution size. The LT3500 employs  
techniques to enhance dropout at high frequencies but  
efficiency and maximum input voltage decrease due to  
switching losses and minimum switch on times. The  
0
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200  
(kΩ)  
R
RT/SYNC  
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Figure 2. Frequency vs RT/SYNC Resistance  
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The following example along with the data in Table 1  
illustrates the tradeoffs of switch frequency selection.  
where V  
and  
is the voltage drop of the internal switch,  
SW  
DC  
= 1 – t  
• Frequency.  
OFF(MIN)  
Example.  
MAX  
Figure 3 shows a typical graph of minimum input voltage  
vs load current for 3.3V and 5V applications.  
V = 25V, V  
= 3.3V, I  
= 2.0A,  
OUT1  
IN  
OUT1  
Temperature = 0°C to 85°C  
The maximum input voltage is determined by the absolute  
t
= 185ns (85°C from Typical Characteris-  
tOicNs(MIN)  
graph),  
VD = 0.6V,  
V
SW = 0.4V (85°C)  
maximum ratings of the V and BST pins and by the  
IN  
frequency and minimum duty cycle.  
3.3+ 0.6  
250.4+ 0.6 185ns  
1
The minimum duty cycle is defined as:  
Max Frequency =  
~835kHz  
DC  
= t  
• Frequency  
MIN  
ON(MIN)  
R /SYNC ~ 49.9k  
T
Maximum input voltage as:  
Frequency 820kHz  
VOUT1 + VD  
DCMIN  
V
=
VD + VSW  
IN(MAX)  
Input Voltage Range  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
Once the switching frequency has been determined, the  
input voltage range of the regulator can be determined.  
The minimum input voltage is determined by either the  
LT3500’s minimum operating voltage of ~2.8V or by its  
maximum duty cycle. The duty cycle is the fraction of time  
that the internal switch is on during a clock cycle. The  
maximum duty cycle can be determined from the clock  
frequency and the minimum off time from the typical  
characteristics graph.  
f
= 1MHz  
SW  
L = 3.3μH  
V
V
V
V
= 5V START-UP  
= 5V RUNNING  
= 3.3V START-UP  
= 3.3V RUNNING  
OUT1  
OUT1  
OUT1  
OUT1  
This leads to a minimum input voltage of:  
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
VOUT1 + VD  
DCMAX  
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V
=
VD + VSW  
IN(MIN)  
Figure 3. Minimum Input Voltage vs Load Current  
Table 1. Efficiency and Size Comparisons for Different RRT/SYNC Values, VOUT1 = 3.3V  
FREQUENCY  
R /SYNC  
T
EFFICIENCY  
V
L
C
C + L AREA  
IN(MAX)  
2
(mm )  
2.5MHz  
2.0MHz  
1.5MHz  
1.0MHz  
500kHz  
15k  
20k  
73.6  
81.5  
84.5  
87.3  
88.9  
12  
14  
18  
28  
36  
1μ  
10μ  
10μ  
10μ  
22μ  
47μ  
24  
24  
24  
34  
40  
1.5μ  
2.2μ  
3.3μ  
4.7μ  
24.9k  
40.2k  
90.9k  
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION  
Forapplicationswithadutycycleofabout50%, theinduc-  
tor value should be chosen to obtain an inductor ripple  
current less than 40% of peak switch current.  
Note that the LT3500 will regulate if the input voltage is  
taken above the calculated maximum voltage as long as  
maximum ratings of the V and BST pins are not violated.  
IN  
Howeveroperationinthisregionofinputvoltagewillexhibit  
Ofcourse,suchasimpledesignguidewillnotalwaysresult  
intheoptimuminductorforyourapplication.Alargervalue  
provides a slightly higher maximum load current, and will  
reduce the output voltage ripple. If your load is lower than  
1.5A, 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.  
pulse skipping behavior.  
Example:  
V
= 3.3V, I  
= 1A, Frequency = 1MHz,  
OUT1  
OUT1  
Temperature = 25°C,  
V
= 0.3V, V = 0.4V, t  
= 150ns,  
ON(MIN)  
SW  
D
t
= 110ns  
OFF(MIN)  
The current in the inductor is a triangle wave with an  
average value equal to the load current. The peak switch  
current is equal to the output current plus half the peak-to  
peak inductor ripple current. The LT3500 limits its switch  
current in order to protect itself and the system from  
overload faults. Therefore, the maximum output current  
that the LT3500 will deliver depends on the current limit,  
the inductor value, switch frequency, and the input and  
output voltages. The inductor is chosen based on output  
currentrequirements, outputvoltageripplerequirements,  
size restrictions and efficiency goals.  
DCMAX =1(110ns)1MHz = 89%  
3.3+ 0.4  
V
=
0.4+ 0.3= 4.06V  
IN(MIN)  
0.89  
DCMIN = tON(MIN) Frequency =15%  
3.3+ 0.4  
0.15  
V
=
0.4+ 0.3 = 24.57V  
IN(MAX)  
Inductor Selection and Maximum Output Current  
A good first choice for the inductor value is:  
When the switch is off, the inductor sees the output volt-  
age plus the catch diode drop. This gives the peak-to-peak  
ripple current in the inductor:  
(V VOUT1)VOUT1  
IN  
L =  
V • f  
IN  
where f is frequency in MHz and L is in μH.  
1DC VOUT1 + VD  
(
)
(
)
ΔIL =  
With this value the maximum load current will be ~2A,  
independent of input voltage. The inductor’s RMS current  
rating must be greater than your maximum load current  
and its saturation current should be about 30% higher. To  
keep efficiency high, the series resistance (DCR) should  
be less than 0.05ꢀ.  
L • f  
where f is the switching frequency of the LT3500 and L  
is the value of the inductor. The peak inductor and switch  
current is:  
ΔIL  
2
ISW(PK) =ILPK =IOUT1  
+
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2500  
2250  
2000  
1750  
1500  
1250  
1000  
750  
To maintain output regulation, this peak current must be  
less than the LT3500’s switch current limit, I . I  
is  
LIM LIM  
L = 1μH  
L = 1.5μH  
L = 2.2μH  
guaranteed to be greater than 2.3A over the entire duty  
cycle range. The maximum output current is a function  
of the chosen inductor value:  
ΔI  
2
ΔIL  
2
L = 3.3μH  
IOUT1(MAX) =ILIM  
L =2.3–  
L = 4.7μH  
L = 6.8μH  
500  
If the inductor value is chosen so that the ripple current  
is small, then the available output current will be near the  
switch current limit.  
250  
5
10  
15  
20  
40  
25  
30  
35  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
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One approach to choosing the inductor is to start with the  
simple rule given above, look at the available inductors  
and choose one to meet cost or space goals. Then use  
these equations to check that the LT3500 will be able to  
deliver the required output current. Note again that these  
equations assume that the inductor current is continuous.  
Figure 4. Inductor Values for 2A Maximum Load Current  
(VOUT1 = 3.3V, IRIPPLE = 1A)  
Input Capacitor Selection  
Bypass the input of the LT3500 circuit with a 4.7μF or  
higher ceramic capacitor of X7R or X5R type. A lower  
value or a less expensive Y5V type can be used if there  
is additional bypassing provided by bulk electrolytic or  
tantalum capacitors. The following paragraphs describe  
the input capacitor considerations in more detail.  
Discontinuous operation occurs when I  
is less than  
OUT1  
I /2 as calculated above.  
L
Figure 4 illustrates the inductance value needed for a 3.3V  
output with a maximum load capability of 2A. Referring  
to Figure 4, an inductor value between 3.3μH and 4.7μH  
will be sufficient for a 15V input voltage and a switch  
frequency of 750kHz. There are several graphs in the  
Typical Performance Characteristics section of this data  
sheet that show inductor selection as a function of input  
voltage and switch frequency for several popular output  
voltages and output ripple currents. Also, low inductance  
may result in discontinuous mode operation, which is  
okay, but further reduces maximum load current. For  
details of maximum output current and discontinuous  
mode operation, see Linear Technology Application Note  
Step-down regulators draw current from the input sup-  
ply in pulses with very fast rise and fall times. The input  
capacitor is required to reduce the resulting voltage  
ripple at the LT3500 and to force this very high frequency  
switching current into a tight local loop, minimizing EMI.  
The input capacitor must have low impedance at the  
switching frequency to do this effectively, and it must  
have an adequate ripple current rating.  
A conservative value is the RMS input current is given  
by:  
44. Finally, for duty cycles greater than 50% (V  
/V  
OUT1 IN  
0.5  
> 0.5), there is a minimum inductance required to avoid  
subharmonic oscillations. See Application Note 19 for  
more information.  
OUT1  
IOUT1 VOUT1 • V V  
(
)
IOUT1  
IN  
ICIN(RMS)  
=
<
V
2
(50% duty cycle).  
IN  
and is largest when V = 2V  
IN  
OUT1  
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The frequency, V to V  
ratio, and maximum load  
A final caution regarding the use of ceramic capacitors for  
input bypassing. A ceramic input capacitor can combine  
with stray inductance to form a resonant tank circuit. If  
power is applied quickly (for example, by plugging the  
circuitintoalivepowersource)thistankcanring,doubling  
theinputvoltageanddamagingtheLT3500.Thesolutionis  
toeitherclamptheinputvoltageordampenthetankcircuit  
by adding a lossy capacitor in parallel with the ceramic  
capacitor. For details see Application Note 88.  
IN  
OUT1  
current requirement of the LT3500 along with the input  
supply source impedance, determine the energy storage  
requirements of the input capacitor. Determine the worst-  
case condition for input ripple current and then size the  
input capacitor such that it reduces input voltage ripple to  
an acceptable level. Typical values for input capacitors run  
from1Fatlowfrequenciesto2.2μFathigherfrequencies.  
The combination of small size and low impedance (low  
equivalentseriesresistanceorESR)ofceramiccapacitors  
make them the preferred choice. The low ESR results in  
verylowvoltagerippleandthecapacitorscanhandleplenty  
of ripple current. They are also comparatively robust and  
can be used in this application at their rated voltage. X5R  
and X7R types are stable over temperature and applied  
voltage,andgivedependableservice.Othertypes(Y5Vand  
Z5U) have very large temperature and voltage coefficients  
of capacitance, so they may have only a small fraction of  
their nominal capacitance in your application. While they  
will still handle the RMS ripple current, the input voltage  
ripple may become fairly large, and the ripple current may  
end up flowing from your input supply or from other by-  
pass capacitors in your system, as opposed to being fully  
sourced from the local input capacitor. An alternative to a  
high value ceramic capacitor is a lower value along with  
a larger electrolytic capacitor, for example a 1μF ceramic  
capacitor in parallel with a low ESR tantalum capacitor.  
For the electrolytic capacitor, a value larger than 10μF will  
be required to meet the ESR and ripple current require-  
ments. Because the input capacitor is likely to see high  
surge currents when the input source is applied, tantalum  
capacitors should be surge rated. The manufacturer may  
also recommend operation below the rated voltage of the  
capacitor. Be sure to place the 1μF ceramic as close as  
Output Capacitor Selection  
Typicallystep-downregulatorsareeasilycompensatedwith  
an output crossover frequency that is 1/10 of the switch-  
ing frequency. This means that the time that the output  
capacitor must supply the output load during a transient  
step is ~2 or 3 switching periods. With an allowable 5%  
drop in output voltage during the step, a good starting  
value for the output capacitor can be expressed by:  
Max Load Step  
Frequency 0.05VOUT1  
CVOUT1  
=
Example:  
V
= 3.3V, Frequency = 1MHz, Max Load Step =  
OUT1  
2A  
2
CVOUT1  
=
=12μF  
1MHz 0.053.3  
The calculated value is only a suggested starting value.  
Increasethevalueiftransientresponseneedsimprovement  
or reduce the capacitance if size is a priority. The output  
capacitor filters the inductor current to generate an output  
with low voltage ripple. It also stores energy in order to  
satisfytransientloadsandtostabilizetheLT3500’scontrol  
loop. The switching frequency of the LT3500 determines  
possible to the V and GND pins on the IC for optimal  
IN  
noise immunity.  
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The high performance (low ESR), small size and robust-  
ness of ceramic capacitors make them the preferred type  
for LT3500 applications. However, all ceramic capacitors  
are not the same. As mentioned above, many of the high  
value capacitors use poor dielectrics with high tempera-  
ture and voltage coefficients. In particular, Y5V and Z5U  
types lose a large fraction of their capacitance with ap-  
plied voltage and temperature extremes. Because the loop  
stability and transient response depend on the value of  
the value of output capacitance required. Also, the current  
mode control loop doesn’t require the presence of output  
capacitor series resistance (ESR). For these reasons, you  
are free to use ceramic capacitors to achieve very low  
output ripple and small circuit size. Estimate output ripple  
with the following equations:  
ΔIL  
VRIPPLE  
=
8 Frequency COUT1  
For ceramic capacitors and,  
= ΔI • ESR  
C
, you may not be able to tolerate this loss. Use X7R  
OUT1  
and X5R types. You can also use electrolytic capacitors.  
The ESRs of most aluminum electrolytics are too large to  
deliver low output ripple. Tantalum and newer, lower ESR  
organic electrolytic capacitors intended for power supply  
use, are suitable and the manufacturers will specify the  
ESR. The choice of capacitor value will be based on the  
ESR required for low ripple. Because the volume of the  
capacitor determines its ESR, both the size and the value  
will be larger than a ceramic capacitor that would give you  
similar ripple performance. One benefit is that the larger  
capacitance may give better transient response for large  
changes in load current.  
V
RIPPLE  
L
For electrolytic (tantalum and aluminum)  
where ΔI is the peak-to-peak ripple current in the  
L
inductor.  
The RMS content of this ripple is very low, and the RMS  
current rating of the output capacitor is usually not of  
concern.  
Another constraint on the output capacitor is that it must  
havegreaterenergystoragethantheinductor;ifthestored  
energy in the inductor is transferred to the output, you  
would like the resulting voltage step to be small compared  
totheregulationvoltage. Fora5%overshoot, thisrequire-  
ment becomes:  
Catch Diode  
The diode D1 conducts current only during switch off  
time. Use a Schottky diode to limit forward voltage drop to  
increase efficiency. The Schottky diode must have a peak  
reverse voltage that is equal to regulator input voltage and  
sized for average forward current in normal operation.  
Average forward current can be calculated from:  
2  
ILIM  
COUT1 >10 L  
V
OUT1ꢄ  
Finally,theremustbeenoughcapacitanceforgoodtransient  
performance.Thelastequationgivesagoodstartingpoint.  
Alternatively, you can start with one of the designs in this  
datasheetandexperimenttogetthedesiredperformance.  
This topic is covered more thoroughly in the section on  
loop compensation.  
I
ID(AVG)  
=
OUT1 • V V  
(
)
IN  
OUT1  
VIN  
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where I  
BST(MIN)  
the switch.  
is the maximum load current, and  
The only reason to consider a larger diode is the worst-  
case condition of a high input voltage and shorted output.  
With a shorted condition, diode current will increase to a  
typical value of 3A, determined by the peak switch current  
limit of the LT3500. This is safe for short periods of time,  
but it would be prudent to check with the diode manu-  
facturer if continuous operation under these conditions  
can be tolerated.  
OUT1(MAX)  
V
is the minimum boost voltage to fully saturate  
Figure 5 shows four ways to arrange the boost circuit.  
The BST pin must be more than 2.2V above the SW pin  
for full efficiency.  
Generally, for outputs of 3.3V and higher the standard  
circuit (Figure 5a) is the best. For outputs between 2.8V  
and 3.3V, replace the D2 with a small Schottky diode such  
as the PMEG4005.  
BST Pin Considerations  
The capacitor and diode tied to the BST pin generate  
a voltage that is higher than the input voltage. In most  
cases a 0.47μF capacitor and fast switching diode (such  
as the CMDSH-3 or FMMD914) will work well. Almost  
any type of film or ceramic capacitor is suitable, but the  
ESR should be <1Ω to ensure it can be fully recharged  
during the off time of the switch. The capacitor value can  
be approximated by:  
For lower output voltages the boost diode can be tied to  
the input (Figure 5b). The circuit in Figure 5a is more ef-  
ficient because the BST pin current comes from a lower  
voltage source.  
Figure 5c shows the boost voltage source from the linear  
output that is set to greater than 2.5V (any available DC  
sourcesthataregreaterthan2.5Vissufficient).Thehighest  
efficiency is attained by choosing the lowest boost volt-  
age above 2.5V. You must also be sure that the maximum  
voltage at the BST pin is less than the maximum specified  
in the Absolute Maximum Ratings section.  
IOUT1(MAX) DC  
CBST  
=
50 • VOUT1 VBST(MIN) • f  
(
)
V
V
LDRV  
BST  
SW  
V
V
IN  
LDRV  
BST  
SW  
IN  
IN  
IN  
D2  
LT3500  
LT3500  
C3  
D1  
D2  
C3  
D1  
V
V
OUT1  
OUT1  
V
V
– V = V  
V
V
– V = V  
BST SW IN  
BST(MAX)  
BST  
SW  
OUT1  
= V + V  
= 2 • V  
IN  
BST(MAX)  
IN  
OUT1  
(5a)  
(5b)  
V
V
V
V
LDRV  
V
V
LDRV  
BST  
SW  
OUT2  
OUT1  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
D2  
D2  
C3  
LT3500  
LT3500  
V
> V + 3V  
IN  
BST  
SW  
X
V
OUT1  
D1  
D1  
V
– V = V  
V
V
– V = V  
BST SW X  
= V  
BST(MAX) X  
BST  
SW  
OUT2  
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V
= V + V  
BST(MAX)  
IN  
OUT2  
V
≥ 2.5V  
OUT2  
(5c)  
(5d)  
Figure 5. BST Pin Considerations  
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The boost circuit can also run directly from a DC voltage  
that is higher than the input voltage by more than 2.5V, as  
in Figure 5d. The diode is used to prevent damage to the  
Frequency Compensation  
The LT3500 uses current mode control to regulate the  
output.Thissimplifiesloopcompensation.Inparticular,the  
LT3500 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  
LT3500 in case V is held low while V is present. The  
X
IN  
circuit eliminates a capacitor, but efficiency may be lower  
and dissipation in the LT3500 may be higher. Also, if V is  
X
absent, the LT3500 will still attempt to regulate the output,  
but will do so with very low efficiency and high dissipation  
because the switch will not be able to saturate, dropping  
1.5V to 2V in conduction.  
V pin. Generally a capacitor and a resistor in series to  
C
ground determine loop gain. In addition, there is a lower  
value capacitor in parallel. This capacitor is not part of  
the loop compensation but is used to filter noise at the  
switching frequency.  
The minimum input voltage of an LT3500 application is  
limited by the minimum operating voltage (<2.8V) and by  
the maximum duty cycle as outlined above. For proper  
start-up, the minimum input voltage is also limited by  
the boost circuit. If the input voltage is ramped slowly, or  
the LT3500 is turned on with its SS pin when the output  
is already in regulation, then the boost capacitor may not  
be fully charged. Because the boost capacitor is charged  
with the energy stored in the inductor, the circuit will 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.  
Loop compensation determines the stability and transient  
performance.Designingthecompensationnetworkisabit  
complicatedandthebestvaluesdependontheapplication  
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 com-  
pensation 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 discus-  
sion of loop compensation and describes how to test the  
stability using a transient load.  
The Typical Performance Characteristics section shows  
plots of the minimum load current to start and to run as a  
function of input voltage for 3.3V and 5V outputs. In many  
cases the discharged output capacitor will present a load  
to the switcher which will allow it to start. The plots show  
Figure6showsanequivalentcircuitfortheLT3500control  
loop. The error amp 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  
theworst-casesituationwhereV isrampingveryslowly.  
IN  
Use a Schottky diode for the lowest start-up voltage.  
LT3500  
CURRENT MODE  
POWER STAGE  
SW  
V
OUT1  
g
= 3mho  
m
C
R1  
R2  
ESR  
PL  
FB  
0.8V  
+
V
C
C1  
C1  
TANTALUM  
OR  
POLYMER  
C
C
F
C
4M  
ERROR AMP  
CERAMIC  
g
m
= 250μmhos  
R
C
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Figure 6. Model for Loop Response  
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current proportional to the voltage at the V pin. Note that  
If the synchronization signal is not present during regu-  
lator start-up (for example, the synchronization circuitry  
C
the output capacitor integrates this current, and that the  
capacitor on the V pin (C ) integrates the error amplifier  
is powered from the regulator output) the R /SYNC pin  
C
C
T
output current, resulting in two poles in the loop. In  
must see an equivalent resistance to ground between 15k  
and 200k until the synchronization circuitry is active for  
proper start-up operation.  
most cases a zero is required and comes from either the  
output capacitor ESR or from a resistor in series with 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  
Ifthesynchronizationsignalpowersupinanundetermined  
state (V , V , Hi-Z), connect the synchronization clock  
OL OH  
to the LT3500 as shown in Figure 7. The circuit as shown  
will isolate the synchronization signal when the output  
voltage is below 90% of the regulated output. The LT3500  
will start-up with a switching frequency determined by the  
capacitor (C ) across the feedback divider may improve  
PL  
the transient response.  
Synchronization  
resistor from the R /SYNC pin to ground.  
T
The R /SYNC pin can be used to synchronize the LT3500  
T
to an external clock source. Driving the R /SYNC resistor  
T
LDRV  
LT3500  
V
CC  
with a clock source triggers the synchronization detection  
SYNCHRONIZATION  
CIRCUITRY  
circuitry.Oncesynchronizationisdetected,therisingedge  
PG  
ofSWwillbesynchronizedtotherisingedgeoftheR /SYNC  
R /SYNC  
T
T
CLK  
pin signal. An AGC loop will adjust slope compensation  
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to avoid subharmonic oscillation.  
The synchronizing clock signal input to the LT3500 must  
have a frequency between 250kHz and 2.5MHz, a duty  
cycle between 20% and 80%, a low state below 0.5V and  
a high state above 1.6V. Synchronization signals outside  
of these parameters will cause erratic switching behavior.  
Figure 7. Synchronous Signal Powered from Regulators Output  
Ifthesynchronizationsignalpowersupinalowimpedance  
state (V ), connect a resistor between the R /SYNC pin  
OL  
T
The R /SYNC resistor should be set such that the free  
T
and the synchronizing clock. The equivalent resistance  
running frequency ((V  
– V )/R  
SYNCLO  
) is  
RT/SYNC  
RT/SYNC  
seen from the R /SYNC pin to ground will set the start-up  
T
approximately equal to the synchronization frequency. If  
the synchronization signal is halted, the synchronization  
detection circuitry will timeout in typically 10μs at which  
timetheLT3500revertstothefree-runningfrequencybased  
onthecurrentthroughR /SYNC.IftheR /SYNCpinisheld  
frequency.  
Ifthesynchronizationsignalpowersupinahighimpedance  
state (Hi-Z), connect a resistor from the R /SYNC pin to  
T
ground. The equivalent resistance seen from the R /SYNC  
T
T
T
pin to ground will set the start-up frequency.  
above 1.1V at any time, switching will be disabled.  
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above the SHDN threshold. This can be used to set voltage  
hysteresis of the UVLO using the following:  
If the synchronization signal changes between high and  
lowimpedancestatesduringpowerup(V ,Hi-Z),connect  
OL  
the synchronization circuitry to the LT3500 as shown in  
theTypicalApplicationssection. ThiswillallowtheLT3500  
to start up with a switching frequency determined by the  
VH VL  
R1=  
2μA  
equivalent resistance from the R /SYNC pin to ground.  
T
0.76  
R2=  
VH 0.76  
+ 2.5μA  
R1  
Shutdown and Undervoltage Lockout  
Figure8showshowtoaddanundervoltagelockout(UVLO)  
to the LT3500. Typically, UVLO is used in situations where  
the input supply is current limited, or has a relatively high  
source resistance. A switching regulator draws constant  
power from the source, so source current increases as  
source voltage drops. This looks like a negative resistance  
loadtothesourceandcancausethesourcetocurrentlimit  
or latch low under low source voltage conditions. UVLO  
prevents the regulator from operating at source voltages  
where these problems might occur.  
V = Turn-on threshold  
H
V = Turn-off threshold  
L
Example:switchingshouldnotstartuntiltheinputisabove  
4.75V and is to stop if the input falls below 3.75V.  
V = 4.75V  
H
V = 3.75  
L
4.753.75  
R1=  
R2=  
~499k  
2μA  
V
IN  
0.76  
2.5μA  
~71.5k  
4.750.76  
R1  
R2  
+ 2.5μA  
2μA  
499k  
SHDN  
+
Keep the connections from the resistors to the SHDN  
pin short and make sure that the interplane or surface  
capacitance to switching nodes is minimized. If high re-  
sistor values are used, the SHDN pin should be bypassed  
with a 1nF capacitor to prevent coupling problems from  
the switch node.  
0.76V  
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C1  
Figure 8. Undervoltage Lockout  
An internal comparator will force the part into shutdown  
Soft-Start  
below the minimum V of 2.8V. This feature can be  
IN  
used to prevent excessive discharge of battery-operated  
systems.  
The outputs of the LT3500 regulate to either the SS pin  
voltage minus 100mV or an internally regulated 800mV,  
whicheverislowest. AcapacitorfromtheSSpintoground  
is charged by an internal 2.75μA current source resulting  
in a linear output ramp from 0V to the regulated output  
whose duration is given by:  
If an adjustable UVLO threshold is required, the SHDN  
pin can be used. The threshold voltage of the SHDN pin  
comparator is 0.76V. A 2.5μA internal current source de-  
faults the open-pin condition to be operating (see Typical  
PerformanceCharacteristics).Currenthysteresisisadded  
CSS 0.9V  
2.75μA  
tRAMP  
=
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At power-up, a reset signal sets the soft-start latch and  
discharges the SS pin to approximately 0V to ensure  
proper start-up. When the SS pin is fully discharged the  
latch is reset and the internal 2.75μA current source starts  
to charge the SS pin.  
The PG pin has a sink capability of 400μA when the FB and  
LFB pins are below the threshold and can withstand 40V  
when the outputs are in regulation. The PG pin is typically  
connected to the output with a resistor and is used as an  
errorag. Theresistorvalueshouldbechosentoallowthe  
PG voltage to drop below 0.4V in an error condition.  
When the SS pin voltage is below 100mV, the V pin is  
C
pulled low which disables switching. As the SS pin voltage  
Example:  
rises above 100mV, the V pin is released and the outputs  
C
V
OUT1  
= 5V, PGSINK  
= 200μA  
(MIN)  
are regulated to the SS voltage. When the SS pin voltage  
minus 100mV exceeds the internal 0.8V reference, the  
outputs are regulated to the reference. The SS pin voltage  
will continue to rise until it is clamped at 2V.  
R
PG  
= (5 – 0.4)/200μA = 23kΩ  
The PG pin has a sink capability of 800μA when the FB  
and LFB pins are above the threshold and can withstand  
40V when the outputs are not in regulation. The PG pin is  
typically used as a drive signal for an output disconnect  
device. The PG pull-up resistor should be sized in the  
same manner as the PG pull-up resistor.  
In the event of a V undervoltage lockout, the SHDN pin  
IN  
drivenbelow0.8V,ortheinternaldietemperatureexceeding  
itsmaximumratingduringnormaloperation,thesoft-start  
latch is set, triggering a start-up sequence.  
Inaddition,iftheloadexceedsthemaximumoutputswitch  
current (switching regulator only), the output will start to  
Linear Regulator  
The LT3500 contains an error amplifier and a NPN output  
device which can be configured as a linear regulator or as  
a linear regulator controller.  
drop causing the V pin clamp to be activated. As long as  
C
the V pin is clamped, the SS pin will be discharged. As  
C
a result, the output will be regulated to the highest volt-  
age that the maximum output current can support. For  
example, if a 6V output is loaded by 1Ω the SS pin will  
drop to 0.5V, regulating the output at 3V (typical current  
limit time load, 3A • 1Ω). Once the overload condition is  
removed, the output will soft-start from the temporary  
voltage level to the normal regulation point.  
With the LFB and LDRV pins configured as shown in  
Figure 1, the LDRV pin outputs a regulated voltage with a  
typical current limit of 13mA.  
The LDRV voltage is programmed with a resistor divider  
between the output and the LFB pin. Choose the 1% resis-  
tors according to:  
Since the SS pin is clamped at 2V and has to discharge to  
0.9V before taking control of regulation, momentary over-  
loadconditionswillbetoleratedwithoutasoft-startrecov-  
ery. The typical time before the SS pin takes control is:  
V
0.8V  
LDRV  
R3=R4  
–1  
R4 should be 10.0k or less to avoid bias current errors.  
Reference designators refer to the Block Diagram in  
Figure 1.  
CSS 1.1V  
600μA  
tSS(CONTROL)  
=
The reference voltage for the linear regulator (LFB pin)  
will track the SS pin in the same manner as the FB pin of  
the switching regulator.  
Power Good Indicators  
The PG and PG pins are collector outputs of an internal  
comparator. The comparator compares the voltages of  
the FB and LFB pins to 90% of the reference voltage with  
30mV of hysterisis.  
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NMOS times the output current of the regulator. This also  
increases the overall efficiency of the system. However,  
V
OUT2  
AC COUPLED  
20mV/DIV  
the minimum V increases to 2V plus the V at full load  
IN GS  
of the transistor. Additionally, due to a lack of beta current  
limiting, a shorted output can cause the switcher output  
of the LT3500 to collapse.  
LOAD STEP  
2.5mA TO 7.5mA  
5mA/DIV  
SincethecollectoroftheLDRVnpnisconnectedinternally  
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20μs/DIV  
to V , you must consider the impact of LDRV current on  
IN  
efficiencyanddietemperaturewhenconfiguringthelinear  
Figure 9. Linear Regulator Transient Response  
regulator/controller. For example, with V = 25V, LDRV =  
IN  
3.3V and I  
= 10mA, power dissipation on the die will  
LDRV  
To compensate the linear regulator, simply add a ceramic  
capacitor from the LDRV pin to ground. Typical values  
range from 0.01μF to 1μF. Figure 9 illustrates the transient  
response with a 0.47μF output capacitor.  
be 217mW. For a typical 3.3V/1A switcher application,  
this represents an additional 7% efficiency loss and ap-  
proximately 10 degrees rise in die temperature.  
If the linear output of the LT3500 is not used, the LDRV  
pin should be shorted to the LFB Pin.  
Linear Controller  
By adding an external follower (NPN or NMOS), the LFB  
and LDRV pins can be configured as a controller (Fig-  
ure 10) for a low dropout regulator with increased output  
capability.  
PCB Layout  
For proper operation and minimum EMI, care must be  
taken during printed circuit board (PCB) layout. Figure 11  
shows the high di/dt paths in the buck regulator circuit.  
Notethatlargeswitchedcurrentsowinthepowerswitch,  
the catch diode and the input capacitor. The loop formed  
by these components should be as small as possible.  
These components, along with the inductor and output  
capacitor, 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 com-  
ponents, and tie this ground plane to system ground at  
one location, ideally at the ground terminal of the output  
The output current capability of Figure 10’s circuit is a  
product of the LDRV current limit and beta of the external  
NPN which is normally less than the current capability of  
theLT3500. Thedropoutvoltageforthecircuitissetbythe  
saturation voltage of the external NPN, which is typically  
300mV. The minimum V for the circuit to function prop-  
erly is 2V plus the base emitter drop of the external NPN.  
IN  
Replacing the NPN in Figure 10 with a NMOS transistor  
can reduce the dropout voltage down to the R  
of the  
DS(ON)  
D2  
BAT54  
4.5V TO 36V  
C1  
V
BST  
IN  
C5  
0.47μF  
L1  
3.3μH  
LT3500  
2.2μF  
V
OUT1  
SW  
FB  
3.5V  
D1  
B240A  
C7  
22μF  
R1  
27.4k  
SHDN  
SS  
R2  
8.06k  
C2  
0.47μF  
R
V
SYNC LDRV  
T/  
PG  
PG  
LFB  
R3  
C
V
3.3V  
1A  
C6  
22μF  
OUT2  
C3  
24.9k  
220pF  
R6  
R5  
R4  
8.06k  
40.2k  
49.9k  
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LT3500  
LT3500  
GND  
LT3500  
GND  
V
V
V
IN  
SW  
SW  
SW  
IN  
IN  
GND  
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(11a)  
(11b)  
(11c)  
Figure 11. Subtracting the Current when the Switch is On (11a) from the Current when the Switch is Off (11b) Reveals the Path of the  
High Frequency Switching Current (11c). Keep this Loop Small. The Voltage on the SW and BST Traces will Also be Switched; Keep  
These Traces as Short as Possible. Finally, Make Sure the Circuit is Shielded with a Local Ground Plane  
should be tied to other copper layers below with thermal  
vias; these layers will spread the heat dissipated by the  
LT3500.Placeadditionalviasnearthecatchdiodes.Adding  
more copper to the top and bottom layers and tying this  
copper to the internal planes with vias can further reduce  
thermal resistance. With these steps, the thermal resis-  
tance from die (or junction) to ambient can be reduced to  
θ
= 45°C/W for the DD Package, and θ = 45°C/W for  
JA  
JA  
the MSE Package.  
Power dissipation within the LT3500 can be estimated  
by calculating the total power loss from an efficiency  
measurement and subtracting the catch diode loss. The  
die temperature is calculated by multiplying the LT3500  
power dissipation by the thermal resistance from junction  
to ambient.  
The power dissipation in the other power components  
such as catch diodes, boost diodes and inductors, cause  
additional copper heating and can further increase what  
the IC sees as ambient temperature. See the LT1767 data  
sheet’s Thermal Considerations section.  
Figure 12. LT3500 Demonstration Circuit Board DC1069A  
capacitor C2. Additionally, the SW and BST traces should  
be kept as short as possible. The topside metal from the  
DC1069A demonstration board in Figure 12 illustrates  
proper component placement and trace routing.  
Other Linear Technology Publications  
Application notes AN19, AN35 and AN44 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  
noteDN100showshowtogenerateadual(+and)output  
supply using a buck regulator.  
Thermal Considerations  
The PCB must also provide heat sinking to keep the  
LT3500 cool. The exposed metal on the bottom of the  
package must be soldered to a ground plane. This ground  
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High Efficiency Linear Regulator  
D2  
BAT54  
4.5V TO 36V  
C1  
V
BST  
SW  
IN  
L1  
3.3μH  
C5  
0.47μF  
LT3500  
2.2μF  
D1  
B240A  
C7  
22μF  
R1  
25.5k  
SHDN  
SS  
R2  
8.06k  
C2  
0.47μF  
FB  
M1  
R
SYNC LDRV  
T/  
ZXMN2A03E6  
R7  
10k  
PG  
PG  
V
C
R3  
V
OUT2  
C3  
220pF  
24.9k  
3.3V  
LFB  
GND  
C8  
22μF  
R6  
40.2k  
R5  
49.9k  
R4  
8.06k  
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Efficiency vs Load Current  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
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LT3500  
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS  
5V/1.5A, 3.3V/0.5A Step-Down with Output Disconnect  
D2  
BAT54  
6V TO 32V  
V
BST  
SW  
IN  
L1  
4.7μH  
C1  
2.2μF  
C5  
0.47μF  
LT3500  
V
OUT1  
5V  
1.5A  
D1  
B240A  
C7  
22μF  
R1  
42.2k  
R8  
100k  
SHDN  
SS  
R2  
8.06k  
C2  
0.47μF  
FB  
Q1  
ZXTCM322  
R
SYNC LDRV  
T/  
V
3.3V  
0.5A  
OUT2  
PG  
PG  
V
C
C3  
220pF  
R7  
LFB  
I89  
ZXMP3A17E6  
GND  
C6  
22μF  
R6  
49.9k  
R4  
24.9k  
R5  
8.06k  
40.2k  
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5V/2A Step-Down with Power Good LED  
D2  
BAT54  
6V TO 32V  
V
BST  
SW  
IN  
L1  
4.7μH  
C1  
2.2μF  
C5  
0.47μF  
LT3500  
V
5V  
2A  
OUT1  
D1  
C7  
R1  
42.2k  
SHDN  
SS  
B240A  
R2  
22μF  
8.06k  
C2  
0.47μF  
FB  
PG  
R8  
8.06k  
R
SYNC LDRV  
T/  
C8  
1μF  
R4  
8.06k  
R3  
42.2k  
V
C
R5  
100k  
C3  
220pF  
R7  
LFB  
PG  
M1  
ZXM61N02F  
1
GND  
R6  
49.9k  
40.2k  
3500 TA04  
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LT3500  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
DD Package  
12-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 3mm)  
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1725 Rev A)  
0.70 0.05  
2.38 0.05  
1.65 0.05  
3.50 0.05  
2.10 0.05  
PACKAGE  
OUTLINE  
0.25 0.05  
0.45 BSC  
2.25 REF  
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS  
APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED  
R = 0.115  
0.40 0.10  
TYP  
7
12  
2.38 0.10  
1.65 0.10  
3.00 0.10  
(4 SIDES)  
PIN 1 NOTCH  
PIN 1  
TOP MARK  
R = 0.20 OR  
0.25 × 45°  
CHAMFER  
(SEE NOTE 6)  
6
1
0.23 0.05  
0.45 BSC  
0.75 0.05  
0.200 REF  
2.25 REF  
(DD12) DFN 0106 REV A  
0.00 – 0.05  
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD  
NOTE:  
1. DRAWING IS NOT A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE  
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 AND TIE BARS 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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LT3500  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
MSE Package  
16-Lead Plastic MSOP, Exposed Die Pad  
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1667 Rev A)  
BOTTOM VIEW OF  
EXPOSED PAD OPTION  
2.845 p 0.102  
(.112 p .004)  
2.845 p 0.102  
(.112 p .004)  
0.889 p 0.127  
(.035 p .005)  
1
8
0.35  
REF  
5.23  
(.206)  
MIN  
1.651 p 0.102  
(.065 p .004)  
1.651 p 0.102  
(.065 p .004)  
3.20 – 3.45  
(.126 – .136)  
0.12 REF  
DETAIL “B”  
CORNER TAIL IS PART OF  
THE LEADFRAME FEATURE.  
FOR REFERENCE ONLY  
DETAIL “B”  
16  
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0.305 p 0.038  
0.50  
(.0197)  
BSC  
NO MEASUREMENT PURPOSE  
4.039 p 0.102  
(.159 p .004)  
(NOTE 3)  
(.0120 p .0015)  
TYP  
0.280 p 0.076  
(.011 p .003)  
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT  
16151413121110  
9
REF  
DETAIL “A”  
0o – 6o TYP  
0.254  
(.010)  
3.00 p 0.102  
(.118 p .004)  
(NOTE 4)  
4.90 p 0.152  
(.193 p .006)  
GAUGE PLANE  
0.53 p 0.152  
(.021 p .006)  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8  
DETAIL “A”  
0.86  
(.034)  
REF  
1.10  
(.043)  
MAX  
0.18  
(.007)  
SEATING  
PLANE  
0.17 – 0.27  
(.007 – .011)  
TYP  
0.1016 p 0.0508  
(.004 p .002)  
MSOP (MSE16) 0608 REV A  
0.50  
(.0197)  
BSC  
NOTE:  
1. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETER/(INCH)  
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE  
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS.  
MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE  
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.  
INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE  
5. LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0.102mm (.004") MAX  
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Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.  
However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representa-  
tion that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.  
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LT3500  
TYPICAL APPLICATION  
1.8V/2A Step-Down Regulator  
V
OUT2  
4.5V TO 36V  
V
LDRV  
LT3500  
3.3V  
IN  
C1  
2.2μF  
10mA  
R3  
24.9k  
R4  
8.06k  
C6  
1μF  
D2  
LFB  
SHDN  
SS  
BST  
C2  
C5  
R5 0.47μF  
40.2k  
0.47μF  
D1  
L1  
V
1.8V  
2A  
OUT1  
SW  
FB  
PG  
PG  
R /SYNC  
T
R1  
V
C
2.2μH  
C3  
220pF  
10k  
C7  
22μF  
R2  
8.06k  
R6  
49.9k  
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RELATED PARTS  
PART NUMBER  
DESCRIPTION  
COMMENTS  
V : 5.5V to 60V, V  
LT1766  
60V, 1.2A (I ), 200kHz High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC  
= 1.20V, I = 2.5mA, I = 25μA,  
OUT(MIN) Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
Converter  
16-Lead TSSOPE Package  
V : 3.6V to 36V, V = 1.2V, I = 1.6mA, I < 1μA,  
OUT(MIN) Q SD  
LT1933  
LT1936  
LT1940  
36V, 500mA (I ), 500kHz Step-Down Switching Regulator in  
OUT  
IN  
SOT-23  
ThinSOT™ Package  
36V, 1.4A (I ), 500kHz High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC  
V : 3.6V to 36V, V  
= 1.2V, I = 1.9mA, I < 1μA,  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Converter  
8-Lead MS8E Package  
Dual 25V, 1.4A (I ), 1.1MHz High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC  
Converter  
V : 3.6V to 25V, V  
= 1.20V, I = 3.8mA, I < 30μA,  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
16-Lead TSSOPE Package  
LTC3407/LTC3407-2 Dual 600mA/800mA, 1.5MHz/2.25MHz Synchronous Step-Down  
DC/DC Converter  
V : 2.5V to 5.5V, V  
= 0.6V, I = 40μA, I < 1μA,  
Q SD  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
3mm × 3mm DFN and 10-Lead MS10E Packages  
60V, 2.4A (I ), 200kHz/500kHz High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC V : 3.3V to 60V, V = 1.20V, I = 100μA, I < 1μA,  
OUT IN OUT(MIN)  
LT3434/LT3435  
Q
SD  
Converters with Burst Mode Operation  
16-Lead TSSOPE Package  
LT3437  
60V, 400mA (I ), Micropower Step-Down DC/DC Converter with  
V : 3.3V to 60V, V  
= 1.25V, I = 100μA, I < 1μA,  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Burst Mode Operation  
10-Lead 3mm × 3mm DFN, 16-Lead TSSOPE Package  
LT3493  
36V, 1.4A (I ), 750kHz High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC  
V : 3.6V to 36V, V = 0.8V, I = 1.9mA, I < 1μA,  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Q
SD  
Converter  
6-Lead 2mm × 3mm DFN Package  
LT3501  
Dual 25V, 3A (I ), 1.5MHz High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC  
V : 3.3V to 25V, V = 0.8V, I = 3.7mA, I < 10μA,  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Q
SD  
Converter  
20-Lead TSSOPE Package  
LT3502/LT3502A  
LT3503  
40V, 500mA (I ), 1.1MHz/2.2MHz High Efficiency Step-Down  
V : 3V to 40V, V = 0.8V, I = 1.5mA, I < 2μA,  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Q
SD  
DC/DC Converter  
8-Lead 2mm × 2mm DFN Package  
20V, 1A (I ), 2.2MHz High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Converter V : 3.6V to 20V, V  
= 0.78V, I = 1.9mA, I < 1μA,  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Q
SD  
6-Lead 2mm × 3mm DFN Package  
LT3505  
36V, 1.2A (I ), 3MHz High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Converter V : 3.6V to 36V, V = 0.78V, I = 2mA, I < 2μA,  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Q
SD  
8-Lead 3mm × 3mm DFN and MSE Packages  
LT3506/LT3506A  
LT3508  
Dual 25V, 1.6A (I ), 575kHz/1.1MHz High Efficiency Step-Down  
V : 3.6V to 25V, V = 0.8V, I = 3.8mA, I < 30μA,  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Q
SD  
DC/DC Converters  
16-Lead 4mm × 5mm DFN and TSSOPE Packages  
Dual 36V, 1.4A (I ), 2.5MHz High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC  
V : 3.6V to 36V, V = 0.8V, I = 4.3mA, I < 1μA,  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Q
SD  
Converter  
24-Lead 4mm × 4mm QFN and 16-Lead TSSOPE Packages  
LT3510  
Dual 25V, 2A (I ), 1.5MHz High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC  
V : 3.3V to 25V, V = 0.8V, I = 3.7mA, I < 10μA,  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Q
SD  
Converter  
20-Lead TSSOPE Package  
V : 2.5V to 5.5V, V = 0.6V, I = 40μA, I < 1μA,  
OUT(MIN) Q SD  
LTC3548  
Dual 400mA/800mA, 2.25MHz Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC  
Converter  
IN  
3mm × 3mm DFN and 10-Lead MSE Packages  
LT3680  
36V, 3.5A (I ), 2.4MHz High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC  
V : 3.6V to 36V, V = 0.79V, I = 75μA, I < 1μA,  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Q
SD  
Converter  
3mm × 3mm DFN and MS10E Packages  
ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation  
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LT 1008 REV B • PRINTED IN USA  
LinearTechnology Corporation  
1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7417  
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