LT3592IDDB#TR [Linear]

IC LED DISPLAY DRIVER, PDSO10, 3 X 2 MM, PLASTIC, MO-229WECD-1, DFN-10, Display Driver;
LT3592IDDB#TR
型号: LT3592IDDB#TR
厂家: Linear    Linear
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IC LED DISPLAY DRIVER, PDSO10, 3 X 2 MM, PLASTIC, MO-229WECD-1, DFN-10, Display Driver

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LT3592  
500mA Wide Input Voltage  
Range Step-Down LED Driver  
with 10:1 Dimming  
FEATURES  
DESCRIPTION  
The LT®3592 is a fixed frequency step-down DC/DC con-  
verter designed to operate as a constant-current source.  
An external sense resistor monitors the output current  
allowing accurate current regulation, ideal for driving  
high current LEDs. The output current can be dimmed  
by a factor of 10 using an external signal for nighttime  
brake lights.  
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Wide Input Voltage Range  
Operation from 3.6V to 36V  
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Resistor Adjustable 400kHz–2.2MHz Switching  
Frequency  
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Shorted and Open LED Protected  
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Internal Switch Current Sense Resistor  
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External Resistor Programs LED Current, Pin  
Selects 10:1 Ratio  
50mA/500mA LED Current Settings  
Thehighswitchingfrequencyoffersseveraladvantagesby  
permitting the use of a small inductor and small ceramic  
capacitors.SmallcomponentscombinedwiththeLT3592’s  
10-pinDFNleadlesssurfacemountpackagesavespaceand  
cost versus alternative solutions. The constant switching  
frequencycombinedwithlow-impedanceceramiccapaci-  
tors result in low, predictable output ripple.  
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Catch Diode Current Sense to Prevent Runaway at  
High V  
IN  
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Small Thermally Enhanced 10-Lead DFN  
(2mm × 3mm) and MSOP-10 Packages  
APPLICATIONS  
A wide input voltage range of 3.6V to 36V makes the  
LT3592 useful in a variety of applications. Current mode  
PWM architecture provides fast transient response and  
cycle-by-cyclecurrentlimiting.Thermalshutdownprovides  
additional protection.  
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Automotive Signal Lighting  
Industrial Lighting  
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Constant-Current, Constant Voltage Supplies  
L, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.  
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
TYPICAL APPLICATION  
50/500mA Two Series Red LED Driver  
Efficiency for 2 Red LEDs, L = 10μH, 900kHz  
100  
95  
V
IN  
V
BOOST  
LT3592  
IN  
7V TO 32V  
1μF  
0.1μF  
10μH  
90  
SW  
BRIGHT 500mA  
85  
80  
75  
70  
65  
60  
55  
50  
DA  
CAP  
+
SHDN  
ON  
200/20mV  
0.4Ω  
4.7μF  
BRIGHT  
OUT  
BRAKE  
51k  
10k  
R
T
V
FB  
GND  
140k  
900kHz  
4
8
12  
16  
20  
24  
28  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
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(Note 1)  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS  
V , BRIGHT Voltages ................................ –0.3V to 36V  
SHDN Voltage ............................................................V  
IN  
DA Pin Current (Average)..................... –1.2A (sourcing)  
Operating Temperature Range (Notes 2, 3)  
LT3592E............................................. –40°C to 125°C  
LT3592I.............................................. –40°C to 125°C  
Storage Temperature Range................... –65°C to 150°C  
IN  
BOOST Voltage .........................................................60V  
BOOST above SW pin ...............................................30V  
CAP, OUT Voltages (OUT ≤ CAP) ...............................30V  
V
Voltage .................................................................4V  
FB  
R Voltage...................................................................6V  
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PIN CONFIGURATION  
TOP VIEW  
TOP VIEW  
R
1
2
3
4
5
10  
9
V
FB  
T
R
1
2
3
4
5
10  
9
V
FB  
T
BRIGHT  
OUT  
BRIGHT  
OUT  
11  
11  
SHDN  
8
CAP  
BOOST  
SW  
SHDN  
8
CAP  
V
7
6
IN  
V
IN  
7
BOOST  
SW  
DA  
DA  
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MSE PACKAGE  
10-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP  
DDB PACKAGE  
θ
JA  
= 38°C/W, θ = 8°C/W  
JC  
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 11) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB  
10-LEAD (3mm s 2mm) PLASTIC DFN  
θ
= 76°C/W, θ = 13.5°C/W  
JC  
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 11) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB  
JA  
ORDER INFORMATION  
LEAD FREE FINISH  
LT3592EDDB#PBF  
LT3592IDDB#PBF  
LT3592EMSE#PBF  
LT3592IMSE#PBF  
LEAD BASED FINISH  
LT3592EDDB  
TAPE AND REEL  
PART MARKING*  
LDCQ  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
TEMPERATURE RANGE  
LT3592EDDB#TRPBF  
LT3592IDDB#TRPBF  
LT3592EMSE#TRPBF  
LT3592IMSE#TRPBF  
TAPE AND REEL  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
TEMPERATURE RANGE  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
10-Lead (3mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN  
10-Lead (3mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN  
10-Lead Plastic MSOP  
LDCQ  
LTDCR  
LTDCR  
10-Lead Plastic MSOP  
PART MARKING  
LDCQ  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
LT3592EDDB#TR  
LT3592IDDB#TR  
10-Lead (3mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN  
10-Lead (3mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN  
10-Lead Plastic MSOP  
LT3592IDDB  
LDCQ  
LT3592EMSE  
LT3592EMSE#TR  
LT3592IMSE#TR  
LTDCR  
LT3592IMSE  
LTDCR  
10-Lead Plastic MSOP  
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/  
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating  
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 12V, VBOOST = 16V, VOUT = 4V unless otherwise noted. (Note 2)  
PARAMETER  
CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
UNITS  
l
Minimum Input Voltage  
3.25  
3.6  
V
Input Quiescent Current  
- in Shutdown  
Not Switching  
SHDN  
2
0.1  
3
2
mA  
μA  
V
= 0.3V  
CAP to OUT Voltage  
0.4ꢀ CAP to OUT  
BRIGHT = 1.4V  
BRIGHT = 0.3V  
l
l
190  
18  
200  
20  
210  
22  
mV  
mV  
DA Pin Current to Stop OSC  
Switching Frequency  
–0.8  
–1  
–1.2  
A
R = 357k  
350  
800  
1.9  
400  
900  
2.2  
450  
1000  
2.5  
kHz  
kHz  
MHz  
T
R = 140k  
T
R = 48.7k  
T
Maximum Duty Cycle  
R = 140k  
90  
94  
%
V
T
SHDN Input High Voltage  
SHDN Input Low Voltage  
BRIGHT Input High Voltage  
BRIGHT Input Low Voltage  
Switch Current Limit (Note 4)  
2.3  
0.3  
V
1.4  
V
0.3  
1.5  
V
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0.85  
1.25  
300  
20  
A
Switch V  
I
I
= 500mA  
= 500mA  
mV  
mA  
μA  
V
CESAT  
SW  
Boost Pin Current  
30  
10  
SW  
Switch Leakage Current  
Minimum Boost Voltage  
Boost Diode Forward Voltage  
1
V
OUT  
= 4V  
1.8  
800  
1.21  
2.5  
I
= 50mA  
mV  
V
DIO  
l
V
FB  
Voltage  
OUT = CAP = 4V  
1.185  
1.235  
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings  
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute  
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device  
reliability and lifetime.  
Note 2: The LT3592E 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  
LT3592I is guaranteed over the full –40°C to 125°C operating junction  
temperature range. The operating lifetime is derated at junction  
temperatures greater than 125°C.  
Note 3: 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 result in  
device degradation or failure.  
Note 4: Switch Current Measurements are performed when the outputs  
are not switching. Slope compensation reduces current limit at higher duty  
cycles.  
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(TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted)  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
Efficiency (2 Red LEDS,  
L = 10μH, 900kHz)  
Efficiency (1 Red LED,  
L = 6.8μH, 900kHz)  
Efficiency (2 Red LEDs,  
L = 22μH, 400kHz)  
100  
100  
95  
90  
85  
80  
75  
70  
65  
60  
55  
50  
45  
40  
100  
95  
90  
85  
80  
75  
70  
65  
60  
55  
50  
45  
40  
95  
90  
BRIGHT (500mA)  
BRIGHT (500mA)  
85  
80  
75  
70  
65  
60  
55  
50  
BRIGHT (500mA)  
4
8
12  
16  
20  
24  
28  
4
8
12  
16  
20  
24  
28  
4
8
12  
16  
20  
24  
28  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
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Minimum VIN for 500mA Output  
Current vs VOUT, L = 22μH,  
f = 400kHz (LED Loads)  
Minimum VIN for 500mA Output  
Current vs VOUT, L = 6.8μH,  
f = 900kHz (LED Loads)  
Efficiency (2 Red LEDs,  
L = 4.7μH, 2.2MHz)  
100  
95  
90  
85  
80  
75  
70  
65  
60  
55  
50  
12  
11  
10  
9
12  
11  
10  
9
BRIGHT (500mA)  
8
8
7
7
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
4
8
12  
16  
20  
24  
28  
2
4
6
8
10  
12  
2
4
6
8
10  
12  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
3592 G04  
3592 G06  
3592 G05  
Minimum VIN for 500mA Output  
Current vs VOUT, L = 22μH,  
f = 400kHz (LED Loads)  
Switch Voltage Drop  
vs Switch Current  
Switch Voltage Drop at 500mA  
vs Temperature  
500  
450  
400  
350  
300  
250  
200  
150  
100  
50  
400  
375  
350  
325  
300  
275  
250  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
0
2
0
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800  
–50  
0
50  
100  
150  
2
4
6
8
10  
12  
14  
16  
SWITCH CURRENT (mA)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
3592 G08  
3592 G09  
3592 G07  
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(TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted)  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
Undervoltage Lockout  
vs Temperature  
Switching Frequency  
vs Temperature  
Current Limit During Soft Start  
3.4  
3.3  
3.2  
3.1  
2300  
2100  
1900  
1700  
1500  
1300  
1100  
900  
1400  
1200  
1000  
800  
600  
400  
200  
0
R
= 48.7k  
T
R
R
= 140k  
= 357k  
T
700  
500  
T
300  
–50  
0
50  
100  
150  
–50 –30 –10 10 30 50 70 90 110 130  
0.5  
1
1.5  
2
2.5  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
V
(V)  
SHDN  
3592 G10  
3592 G11  
3592 G12  
Switch Current Limit  
Frequency Foldback  
Switch Current Limit  
1.4  
2500  
2000  
1500  
1000  
500  
1.50  
1.45  
1.40  
1.35  
1.30  
1.25  
1.20  
1.15  
1.10  
1.05  
1.00  
R
T
= 48.7k  
1.3  
1.2  
1.1  
1
TYPICAL  
0.9  
0.8  
0.7  
0.6  
0.5  
0
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
100  
600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200  
–50 –30 –10 10 30 50 70 90 110 130  
DUTY CYCLE (%)  
SHDN VOLTAGE (mV)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3592 G14  
3592 G13  
3592 G15  
Operating Waveforms,  
Discontinuous Mode  
Operating Waveforms  
V
V
SW  
5V/DIV  
SW  
5V/DIV  
V
V
CAP  
CAP  
10mV/DIV  
10mV/DIV  
AC COUPLED  
AC COUPLED  
I
I
L
L
500mA/DIV  
500mA/DIV  
3592 G16  
3592 G17  
500ns/DIV  
500ns/DIV  
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LT3592  
(TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted)  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
VBRIGHT vs VOUT  
VDIM vs VOUT  
210  
205  
200  
195  
190  
25  
24  
23  
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
17  
16  
15  
V
(mV)  
BRIGHT  
V
(mV)  
DIM  
0
2
4
6
8
10  
12  
0
2
4
6
8
10  
12  
V
(V)  
V
(V)  
OUT  
OUT  
3592 G18  
3592 G19  
Boost Diode Voltage vs Current  
Switching Frequency vs RT  
1.0  
0.9  
0.8  
0.7  
0.6  
0.5  
0.4  
3000  
2500  
2000  
1500  
1000  
500  
V
BSTDIO  
0
0
50  
100  
150  
200  
30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360  
(kΩ)  
DIODE CURRENT (mA)  
R
T
3592 G20  
3592 G21  
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PIN FUNCTIONS  
R (Pin1):Programsthefrequencyoftheinternaloscillator.  
capacitor. An internal Schottky is provided for the boost  
function and an external diode is not needed. An external  
Schottky diode should be connected between BOOST and  
CAP for single LED applications or whenever a higher  
BOOST voltage is desired.  
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Connect a resistor from R to ground. Refer to Table 1 or  
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theTypicalPerformanceCharacteristicsforresistorvalues  
that result in desired oscillator frequencies.  
BRIGHT (Pin 2): Used to program a 10:1 dimming ratio  
for theLED current. Drivethispinabove1.4Vtocommand  
maximum intensity or below 0.3V to command minimum  
intensity. This pin can be PWMed at 150Hz for brightness  
control between the 1x and 10x current levels.  
CAP (Pin 8): Output of the step-down converter and also  
an input to the LED current sense amplifier. Connect the  
filter capacitor, inductor, and the top of the external LED  
current sense resistor to this pin.  
SHDN (Pin 3): Used to shutdown the switching regulator  
and the internal bias circuits. This pin can be PWMed at  
150Hz for brightness control.  
OUT (Pin 9): Drives the LED or LEDs and is the other  
input to the LED current sense amplifier. Connect this pin  
to the anode of the top LED in the string, the bottom of  
the external LED current sense resistor, and the top of the  
V (Pin 4): Supplies current to the LT3592’s internal cir-  
IN  
V
resistor divider.  
FB  
cuitry and to the internal power switches. Must be locally  
bypassed.Forautomotiveapplications,apinetworkwitha  
V
(Pin 10): The feedback node for the output voltage  
FB  
capfromV toGND, aseriesinductorconnectedbetween  
controlloop.TiethisnodetoaresistordividerbetweenOUT  
and GND to set the maximum output voltage of the step-  
down converter according to the following formula:  
IN  
V and the power source, and another cap from the far  
IN  
end of the inductor to GND is recommended.  
DA (Pin 5): Allows the external catch diode current to be  
R1+R2  
VOUT =1.21•  
R2  
sensed to prevent current runaway, such as when V is  
IN  
high and the duty cycle is very low. Connect this pin to  
the anode of the external catch Schottky diode.  
whereR1connectsbetweenOUTandV andR2connects  
FB  
between V and GND.  
FB  
SW (Pin 6): The SW pin is the output of the internal power  
switch. Connect this pin to the inductor and the cathode  
of the switching diode.  
GND, EXPOSED PAD (Pin 11): The underside exposed  
pad metal of the package provides both electrical contact  
to ground and good thermal contact to the printed circuit  
board. The device must be soldered to the circuit board  
for proper operation.  
BOOST (Pin 7): Provides a drive voltage, higher than the  
input voltage to the internal bipolar NPN power switch.  
BOOST will normally be tied to the SW pin through a 0.1μF  
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BLOCK DIAGRAM  
L2  
C2C  
L2  
BATT  
C2B  
C2A  
4
V
IN  
BRIGHT  
BRAKE  
2
R
CAP  
OUT  
+
8
9
10R  
R
RS  
R1  
R2  
SENSE  
BOOST  
7
6
+
g
=
m
LED1  
LED2  
R
V
R
S
C3  
D1  
FB  
10  
Q
Q1  
1.21V  
L1  
SW  
DA  
6
5
C1  
GND  
+
REG/UVLO  
OSC  
1
R
T
SHDN  
GND  
3
11  
R3  
V
IN  
R
T
C4  
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OPERATION  
error amplifier output means less output current. Current  
The LT3592 is a constant frequency, current mode step-  
limit is provided by an active clamp on the V node, and  
downLEDdriver.Aninternaloscillatorthatisprogrammed  
C
this node is also clamped to the SHDN pin. Soft-start is  
implemented by ramping the SHDN pin using an external  
resistor and capacitor.  
by a resistor from the R pin to ground enables an RS  
T
flip-flop, turning on the internal 1A power switch Q1. An  
amplifier and comparator monitor the current flowing  
between the V and SW pins, turning the switch off when  
IN  
An internal regulator provides power to the control  
circuitry and also includes an undervoltage lockout to  
this current reaches a level determined by the voltage at  
V . An error amplifier that servos the V node has two  
C
C
prevent switching when V is less than 3.25V. If SHDN  
IN  
inputs, one from a voltage measurement and one from a  
is low, the output is disconnected and the input current  
current measurement.  
is less than 2μA.  
An instrumentation amplifier measures the drop across  
an external current sense resistor between the CAP and  
OUT pins and applies a gain of 60 (BRIGHT low for dim  
mode) or 6 (BRIGHT high for bright mode) to this signal  
andpresentsittoonenegativeerrorampinput.Theoutput  
of a external resistor divider between OUT and ground is  
The switch driver operates from the input of the BOOST  
pin. An external capacitor and internal diode are used to  
generate a voltage at the BOOST pin that is higher than the  
input supply, which allows the driver to fully saturate the  
internal bipolar NPN power switch for efficient operation.  
An external diode can be used to make the BOOST drive  
more effective at low output voltage.  
tiedtotheV pinandpresentedtoasecondnegativeerror  
FB  
ampinput. Whicheverinputishigherinvoltagewillendup  
controlling the loop, so a circuit in which current control  
is desired (as for driving a LED) will be set up such that  
the output of the instrumentation amp will be higher than  
The oscillator reduces the LT3592’s operating frequency  
when the voltage at the OUT pin is low. This frequency  
foldbackhelpstocontroltheoutputcurrentduringstartup  
and overload.  
the V pin at the current level that is desired. The voltage  
FB  
feedbackloopwillacttolimittheoutputvoltageandprevent  
The anode of the catch diode for the step-down circuit is  
connected to the DA pin to provide a direct sense of the  
current in this device. If this diode’s current goes above a  
level set by an internal catch diode current limit circuit, the  
oscillatorfrequencyissloweddown.Thispreventscurrent  
circuit damage if an LED should go open circuit.  
The positive input to the error amp is a 1.21V reference,  
so the voltage loop forces the V pin to 1.21V and the  
FB  
current loop forces the voltage difference between CAP  
and OUT to be 200mV for BRIGHT mode and 20mV for  
DIM mode. A rise in the output of the error amplifier  
results in a increase in output current, and a fall in the  
runaway due to minimum on time limitations at high V  
IN  
voltages. This function can easily be disabled by tying the  
DA pin and the catch diode anode to ground.  
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION  
Oscillator  
The BRIGHT mode current is given by:  
= 200mV/R  
The frequency of operation is programmed by an external  
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BRIGHT  
SENSE  
resistor from R to ground. Table 1 shows R values for  
T
T
The DIM mode current is 10% of the BRIGHT mode value.  
The maximum allowed DC value of the BRIGHT mode cur-  
rentis500mA.Whentherecommendedcomponentvalues  
are used in a 900kHz 2 LED application, the transient from  
switching between BRIGHT and DIM currents will be less  
than 50μs in duration.  
commonlyusedoscillatorfrequencies,andrefertotheTypi-  
cal Performance Characteristics curve for other values.  
Table 1. RT Values for Selector Oscillator Frequencies  
f
R
T
OSC  
400kHz  
900kHz  
2.2MHz  
357k  
140k  
48.7k  
The sense resistor used should exhibit a low TC to keep  
theLEDcurrentfromdriftingastheoperatingtemperature  
changes.  
FB Resistor Network  
The BRIGHT pin can tolerate voltages as high as 36V and  
The output voltage limit is programmed with a resistor  
can be safely tied to V even in high voltage applications,  
IN  
divider between the output and the V pin. This is the  
but it also has a low threshold voltage (~0.7V) that allows  
FB  
voltage that the output will be clamped to in case the LED  
it to interface to logic level control signals.  
goes open circuit. Choose the resistors according to  
Input Voltage Range  
R1 = R2([V /1.21V] – 1)  
OUT  
The maximum allowed input voltage for the LT3592 is  
36V. The minimum input voltage is determined by either  
the LT3592’s minimum operating voltage of 3.6V or by  
its maximum duty cycle. The duty cycle is the fraction of  
time that the internal switch is on and is determined by  
the input and output voltages:  
Be sure to choose V  
such that it does not interfere with  
OUT  
the operation of the current control loop; it should be set  
at least 10% above the maximum expected LED voltage  
for the selected BRIGHT output current. R2 should be 20k  
or less to avoid bias current errors. An optional phase-  
lead capacitor of 22pf between V  
light-load ripple.  
and V reduces  
OUT  
FB  
VOUT + VD  
DC =  
V – VSW + VD  
IN  
Output Current Selection  
where V is the forward voltage drop of the catch diode  
D
The output current levels are programmed by the value of  
the external current sense resistor between CAP and OUT.  
(~0.4V) and V is the voltage drop of the internal switch  
SW  
Table 2. Inductor Vendor Information  
SUPPLIER  
Panasonic  
Vishay  
PHONE  
FAX  
WEBSITE  
www.panasonic.com/industrial/components/components.html  
www.vishay.com/resistors  
(800) 344-2112  
(402) 563-6866  
(847) 639-6400  
(800) 227-7040  
(402) 563-6296  
(847) 639-1469  
(650) 361-2508  
(814) 238-0490  
Coilcraft  
www.coilcraft.com  
CoEv Magnetics  
Murata  
www.circuitprotection.com/magnetics.asp  
www.murata.com  
(814) 237-1431  
(800) 831-9172  
Sumida  
USA: (847) 956-0666  
USA: (847) 956-0702  
www.sumida.com  
Japan: 81(3) 3607-5111 Japan: 81(3) 3607-5144  
TDK  
(847) 803-6100  
(847) 297-0070  
(847) 803-6296  
(847) 699-7864  
www.component.tdk.com  
www.tokoam.com  
TOKO  
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(~0.4V at maximum load). This leads to a minimum input  
voltage of:  
the V absolute maximum range (36V) during overload  
IN  
conditions (short circuit or startup).  
VOUT + VD  
DCMAX  
Minimum On Time  
V
=
VD + VSW  
IN(MIN)  
The LT3592 will still regulate the output properly at input  
voltages that exceed V  
(up to 36V); however, the  
IN(MAX)  
with DCmax = 0.90.  
output voltage ripple increases as the input voltage is  
The maximum input voltage is determined by the absolute  
maximum ratings of the V and BOOST pins. The con-  
tinuous mode operation, the maximum input voltage is  
determinedbytheminimumdutycycle,whichisdependent  
upon the oscillator frequency:  
increased.  
IN  
Figure1illustratesswitchingwaveformsina2.2mHzsingle  
red LED application near V  
= 24V.  
IN(MAX)  
As the input voltage is increased, the part is required to  
switch for shorter periods of time. Delays associated with  
turning off the power switch dictate the minimum on time  
of the part. The minimum on time for the LT3592 is ~70ns.  
Figure 2 illustrates the switching waveforms when the  
DC  
= F  
• 70nsec  
MIN  
OSC  
VOUT + VD  
DCMIN  
V
=
VD + VSW  
IN(MAX)  
input voltage is increased to V = 26V.  
IN  
Notethatthisisarestrictionontheoperatinginputvoltage  
for continuous mode operation. The circuit will tolerate  
transient inputs up to the absolute maximum of the V  
and BOOST pins. The input voltage should be limited to  
Now the required on time has decreased below the mini-  
mum on time of 70ns. Instead of the switch pulse width  
becoming narrower to accommodate the lower duty  
cycle requirement, the switch pulse width remains fixed  
at 70ns. In Figure 2, the inductor current ramps up to a  
value exceeding the load current and the output ripple  
increases to about 70mV. The part then remains off until  
the output voltage dips below the programmed value  
before it switches again.  
IN  
V
OUT  
50mV/DIV  
I
L
500mA/DIV  
Provided that the load can tolerate the increases output  
voltage ripple and the the components have been properly  
V
SW  
20V/DIV  
selected,operationaboutV  
issafeandwillnotdam-  
3592 F01  
IN(MAX)  
1μs/DIV  
age the part. Figure 3 illustrates the switching waveforms  
when the input voltage is increased to 36V.  
Figure 1.  
V
V
OUT  
OUT  
50mV/DIV  
50mV/DIV  
I
L
I
L
500mA/DIV  
500mA/DIV  
V
V
SW  
20V/DIV  
SW  
20V/DIV  
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3592 F03  
1μs/DIV  
1μs/DIV  
Figure 2.  
Figure 3.  
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As the input voltage increases, the inductor current ramps  
up more quickly, the number of skipped pulses increases,  
and the output voltage ripple increases. For operation  
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. Low  
inductance may result in discontinuous mode operation,  
which is acceptable, but further reduces maximum load  
current. For details of the maximum output current and  
discontinuous mode operation, see Linear Technology  
Application Note 44.  
above V  
, the only component requirement is that  
IN(MAX)  
they be adequately rated for operation at the intended  
voltage levels.  
The LT3592 is robust enough to survive prolonged opera-  
tion under these conditions as long as the peak inductor  
current does not exceed 1.2A. Inductor saturation due to  
high current may further limit performance in this operat-  
ing regime.  
Catch Diode  
Depending on load current, a 500mA to 1A Schottky di-  
ode is recommended for the catch diode, D1. The diode  
must have a reverse voltage rating equal to or greater  
than the maximum input voltage. The ON Semiconductor  
MBRA140T3andCentralSemiconductorCMMSH1-40are  
good choices, as they are rated for 1A continuous forward  
current and a maximum reverse voltage of 40V.  
Inductor Selection and Maximum Output Current  
A good first choice for the inductor value is:  
V
OUT + 0.2V + VD  
(
)
L =1.2A •  
ƒ
Input Filter Network  
where V is the forward voltage drop of the catch diode  
D
(~0.4V), f is the switching frequency in MHz and L is in μH.  
Withthisvalue,therewillbenosubharmonicoscillationfor  
applications with 50% or greater duty cycle. For low duty  
For applications that only require a capacitor, bypass V  
IN  
with a 1μF or higher ceramic capacitor of X7R or X5R  
type. Y5V types have poor performance over tempera-  
ture and applied voltage and should not be used. A 1μF  
ceramic capacitor is adequate to bypass the LT3592 and  
will easily handle the ripple current. However, if the input  
power source has high impedance, or there is significant  
inductance due to long wires or cables, additional bulk  
capacitance might be necessary. The can be provided  
with a low performance (high ESR) electrolytic capacitor  
in parallel with the ceramic device.  
cycle applications in which V is more than three times  
IN  
V
, a good guide for the minimum inductor value is  
OUT  
ꢄ ꢁ  
V V 0.2V  
VOUT + 0.2V + VD  
(
)
(
)
IN  
OUT  
L =1.7 •  
ꢆ ꢃ  
V VSW + VD  
ƒ
ꢅ ꢂ  
IN  
where V  
is the switch voltage drop (about 0.3V at  
SW  
500mA).Theinductor’sRMScurrentratingmustbegreater  
thanyourmaximumloadcurrentanditssaturationcurrent  
should be about 30% higher. For robust operation in fault  
conditions,thesaturationcurrentshouldbeabove1.5A.To  
keepefficiencyhigh,theseriesresistance(DCR)shouldbe  
less than 0.1ꢀ. Table 2 lists several inductor vendors.  
Some applications, such as those in automobiles, may  
require extra filtering due to EMI/EMC requirements. In  
these applications, very effective EMI filtering can be pro-  
vided by a capacitor to ground right at the source voltage,  
aseriesferritebead, andapiltercomposedofacapacitor  
toground, aseriesinductor, andanothercapacitordirectly  
from the device pin to ground (see the Block Diagram for  
an example). Typical values for the filter components are  
10nF for C2C, a ferrite bead that is ~220ꢀ at 100MHz for  
L2, 3.3μF for C2B, 10μH for L3, and 1μF for C2A.  
Of course, such a simple design guide will not always re-  
sult in the optimum inductor for your application. A larger  
valueprovidesahighermaximumloadcurrentandreduces  
output voltage ripple at the expense of a slower transient  
response. If your load is lower than 500mA, 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 effi-  
ciency.ThereareseveralgraphsintheTypicalPerformance  
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  
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attheLT3592andtoforcethisveryhighfrequencyswitch-  
ing current into a tight local loop, minimizing EMI. A 1μF  
capacitor is capable of this task, but only if it is placed  
close to the LT3592 and catch diode (see the PCB layout  
section). Asecondprecautionregardingtheceramicinput  
capacitor concerns the maximum input voltage rating of  
theLT3592.Aceramicinputcapacitorcombinedwithtrace  
or cable inductance forms a high quality (underdamped)  
tank circuit. If the LT3592 circuit is plugged into a live  
supply, the input voltage can ring to twice its nominal  
value, possibly exceeding the LT3592’s voltage rating.  
This situation can easily be avoided, as discussed in the  
Hot Plugging Safety section. For more details, see Linear  
Technology Application Note 88.  
You can estimate output ripple with the following equa-  
tion:  
ΔILPP  
8 • ƒ COUT  
VRIPPLE  
=
where ΔI  
is the peak-to-peak ripple current in the in-  
LP-P  
ductor. The RMS content of this ripple is very low, so the  
RMS current rating of the output capacitor is usually not  
a concern. It can be estimated with the formula:  
ΔIL  
12  
IC(RMS)  
=
The low ESR and small size of ceramic capacitors make  
them the preferred type for LT3592 applications. Not all  
ceramic capacitors are the same, though. Many of the  
higher value ceramic capacitors use poor dielectrics with  
high temperature and voltage coefficients. In particular,  
Y5VandZ5Utypeslosealargefractionoftheircapacitance  
with applied voltage and at temperature extremes.  
Output Capacitor  
For most 2.2MHz LED applications, a 3.3μF or higher  
output capacitor is sufficient for stable operation. A  
900kHz application should use a 4.7μF or higher output  
capacitor. 400kHz applications require a 22μF or higher  
output capacitor. The minimum recommended values  
shouldprovideanacceptable(ifsomewhatunderdamped)  
transient response, but larger values can always be used  
when extra damping is required or desired.  
Because loop stability and transient response depend on  
the value of C , this loss may be unacceptable. Use X7R  
OUT  
and X5R types. Table 3 lists several capacitor vendors.  
Figure 4 shows the transient response of the LT3592 when  
switching between DIM and BRIGHT current levels with  
twooutputcapacitorchoices.Theoutputloadistwoseries  
Luxeon K2 Red LEDs, the DIM current is 50mA and the  
BRIGHT current is 500mA, and the circuit is running at  
900kHz. The upper photo shows the recommended 4.7μF  
value. The second photo shows the improved response  
resulting from a larger output capacitor.  
Theoutputcapacitorlterstheinductorcurrenttogenerate  
an output with low voltage ripple. It also stores energy in  
order to satisfy transient loads and stabilizes the LT3592’s  
control loop. Because the LT3592 operates at a high fre-  
quency,minimaloutputcapacitanceisnecessary.Inaddition,  
the control loop operates well with or without the presence  
of significant output capacitor equivalent series resistance  
(ESR). Ceramic capacitors, which achieve very low output  
ripple and small circuit size, are therefore an option.  
Table 3. Capacitor Vendor Information  
SUPPLIER  
AVX  
PHONE  
FAX  
WEBSITE  
www.avxcorp.com  
(803) 448-9411  
(619) 661-6322  
(408) 573-4150  
(847) 803-6100  
(803) 448-1943  
(619) 661-1055  
(408) 573-4159  
(847) 803-6296  
Sanyo  
www.sanyovideo.com  
Taiyo Yuden  
TDK  
www.t-yuden.com  
www.component.tdk.com  
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V
OUT  
I
LED  
V
SW  
100μs/DIV  
C = 4.7μF  
V
OUT  
I
LED  
V
SW  
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100μs/DIV  
C = 10μF  
Figure 4. Transient Load Response of the LT3592 with Different Output Capacitors  
D2  
D2  
BOOST  
BOOST  
C3  
C3  
CAP  
CAP  
LT3592 SW  
LT3592 SW  
V
V
IN  
BATT  
BATT  
IN  
GND  
DA  
GND  
DA  
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3592 F05b  
(5a)  
(5b)  
Figure 5. Two Circuits for Generating the Boost Voltage  
BOOST Pin Considerations  
boost diode will be effective. For 3V to 3.3V outputs, use  
a 0.22μF capacitor. For outputs between 2.5V and 3V,  
use a 0.47μF capacitor and and external Schottky diode  
(such as a BAS70) connected in parallel with the internal  
Schottky diode, anode to CAP and cathode to BOOST. For  
lower input voltages, the external boost Schottky diode’s  
anode can be tied to the input voltage. This connection  
is not as efficient as the others because the BOOST pin  
current comes from a higher voltage. The user must also  
be sure that the maximum voltage rating of the BOOST  
pin is not exceeded.  
The capacitor C3 and an internal Schottky diode from  
the CAP to the BOOST pin are used to generate a boost  
voltage that is higher than the input voltage. An external  
fast switching Schottky diode (such as the BAS70) can be  
used in parallel with the internal diode to make this boost  
circuit even more effective. In most cases, a 0.1μF capaci-  
tor works well for the boost circuit. The BOOST pin must  
be at least 2.5V above the SW pin for best efficiency. For  
outputs of 3.3V and above, the 0.1μF cap and the internal  
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The minimum operating voltage of an LT3592 application  
islimitedbytheundervoltagelockout(UVLO, ~3.25V)and  
by the maximum duty cycle as outlined above. For proper  
startup, the minimum input voltage is also limited by the  
boost circuit. If the input voltage is ramped slowly, or the  
LT3592 is turned on with its SHDN pin when the output is  
already in regulation, then the boost capacitor might 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 generally goes to  
zero once the circuit has started. Figure 6 shows a plot  
of minimum input voltage needed to start with a 500mA  
output current versus output voltage with LED loads. For  
LED applications, the output voltage will typically drop  
rapidly after start due to diode heating, but this is not  
a concern because the voltage to run is lower than the  
voltage to start. The plots show the worst case situation  
this restricts the input range to one-half of the absolute  
maximum rating of the BOOST pin.  
Atlightloads,theinductorcurrentbecomesdiscontinuous  
and the effective duty cycle can be very high. This reduces  
the minimum input voltage to about 400mV above V  
.
CAP  
At higher load currents, the inductor current is continu-  
ous and the duty cycle is limited by the maximum duty  
cycle of the LT3592, requiring a higher input voltage to  
maintain regulation.  
Soft-Start  
TheSHDNpincanbeusedtosoft-starttheLT3592,reducing  
the maximum input current during startup. The SHDN pin  
is driven through an external RC filter to create a voltage  
ramp at this pin. Figure 7 shows the startup waveforms  
with and without the soft-start circuit. By choosing a large  
RC time constant, the peak startup current can be reduced  
to programmed LED current, with no overshoot. Choose  
the value of the resistor so that it can supply 20μA when  
the SHDN pin reaches 2.3V.  
when V is ramping very slowly. For a lower startup  
IN  
voltage, the boost diode’s anode can be tied to V , but  
IN  
12  
11  
10  
9
12  
11  
10  
9
12  
11  
10  
9
8
8
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
6
8
10  
12  
2
4
6
8
10  
12  
2
4
6
8
10  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
400kHz, L = 22μH  
12  
14  
16  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
3592 F06c  
400kHz, L = 22μH  
900kHz, L = 6.8μH  
3592 F06b  
3592 F06a  
Figure 6. Input Voltage Needed to Start at 500mA Output Current vs LED Voltage  
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LT3592  
I
L
500mA/DIV  
RUN  
SHDN  
GND  
V
SW  
10V/DIV  
3592 F07a  
V
OUT  
5V/DIV  
50μs/DIV  
RUN  
15k  
LT3592  
SHDN  
GND  
I
L
500mA/DIV  
0.1μF  
V
SW  
10V/DIV  
3592 F07b  
V
OUT  
5V/DIV  
50μs/DIV  
Figure 7. To Soft-Start the LT3592, Add a Resistor and Capacitor to the SHDN Pin  
Shorted and Open LED Protection  
becomes shorted or the CAP pin is shorted to ground, the  
peak output current will be limited by the internal switch  
current limit, which could be as high as 1.5A.  
In case of a shorted LED string or the OUT pin being  
shorted to ground by any means, the current loop will  
help to limit the output current for many conditions, but  
the switch current may still reach the switch current limit  
on some cycles despite the actions of the current loop.  
For some conditions (especially cold), the output current  
for shorted OUT will only be limited by the switch current  
limit (which can be as high as 1.5A) and the switching  
frequency foldback that occurs when OUT is close to  
ground, and the current control loop will have little to  
no effect. The total power dissipation will be quite low  
in either case due to the frequency foldback and the fact  
that the small current sense resistor will effectively be the  
output load for shorted OUT. Peak switch and inductor  
currents will be high, but the peaks will be brief and well  
separated due to the lowered operating frequency. The  
main concern in this condition is that the output inductor  
not saturate and force the switch into an unsafe operating  
condition of simultaneous high current and high voltage  
drop. If the current sense resistor between CAP and OUT  
If an LED goes open circuit, the voltage control loop  
through the R1-R2 resistor divider to FB will take control  
and prevent the output voltages from flying up close to  
V . Program the desired open circuit voltage to a value  
IN  
below the absolute maximum for the CAP and OUT pins  
but well above the maximum possible forward drop of the  
LED at the programmed BRIGHT current.  
Reversed Input Protection  
In some systems, the output will be held high when the  
input to the LT3592 is absent. This may occur in battery  
charging applications or in battery backup systems where  
a battery or some other supply is diode ORed with the  
LT3592’s output. If the V pin is allowed to float and the  
IN  
SHDN pin is held high (either by a logic signal or because  
it is tied to V ), then the LT3592’s internal circuitry will  
IN  
draw its quiescent current through its SW pin. This is fine  
if the system can tolerate a few mA in this state. If you  
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D4  
V
V
V
IN  
SW  
IN  
OUT  
LT3592  
SHDNB  
GND  
FB  
+
BACKUP  
3592 F08  
D4: MBR0540  
Figure 8. Circuit to Address Reversed Input and Backpowering Issues  
CLOSING SWITCH  
SIMULATES HOT PLUG  
I
IN  
V
LT3592  
GND  
IN  
I
V
IN  
IN  
10A/DIV  
+
+
1μF  
V
IN  
20V/DIV  
LOW  
STRAY  
5μs/DIV  
IMPEDANCE  
ENERGIZED  
32V SUPPLY  
INDUCTANCE  
DUE TO 6 FEET  
(2 METERS) OF  
TWISTED PAIR  
(9a)  
LT3592  
GND  
V
IN  
I
IN  
10A/DIV  
+
+
+
10μF  
35V  
2.2μF  
V
IN  
20V/DIV  
5μs/DIV  
(9b)  
1Ω  
LT3592  
GND  
V
IN  
I
IN  
10A/DIV  
+
+
0.1μF  
2.2μF  
V
IN  
20V/DIV  
5μs/DIV  
(9c)  
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Figure 9. A Well Chosen Input Network Prevents Input Voltage Overshoot and  
Ensures Reliable Operation When the LT3592 is Connected to a Live Supply  
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ground the SHDN pin, the SW pin current will drop to es-  
is minor, reducing it by less than one half percent for a two  
red series LED load in BRIGHT mode operating from 32V.  
sentially zero. However, if the V pin is grounded while  
IN  
the output is held high, then parasitic diodes inside the  
Frequency Compensation  
LT3592 can pull large currents from the output through  
the SW pin and the V pin. Figure 8 shows a circuit that  
IN  
The LT3592 uses current mode control to regulate the  
loop, whether the current control or voltage control loop  
is active. This simplifies loop compensation. In particular,  
the LT3592 does not require the ESR of the output capaci-  
tor for stability, allowing the use of ceramic capacitors  
to achieve low output ripple and small circuit size. A low  
ESR output capacitor will typically provide for a greater  
margin of circuit stability than an otherwise equivalent  
capacitor with higher ESR, although the higher ESR will  
tend to provide a faster loop response. Figure 10 shows  
an equivalent circuit for the LT3592 control loops, both for  
currentandvoltagemode.Bothusethesameerroramplifier  
and power section, but an additional voltage gain amp is  
used in conjuction with the external current sense resistor  
to implement output current control. The error amplifier is  
atransconductancetypewithniteoutputimpedance.The  
power section, consisting of the modulator, power switch,  
and inductor, is modeled as a transconductance amplifier  
generating an output current proportional to the voltage  
will run only when the input voltage is present and that  
protects against a shorted or reversed input.  
Hot Plugging Safely  
Thesmallsize, robustness, andlowimpedanceofceramic  
capacitors make them an attractive option for the input  
bypasscapacitorofLT3592circuits.However,thesecapaci-  
tors can cause problems if the LT3592 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  
source forms an underdamped tank circuit, and the volt-  
age at the V pin of the LT35392 can ring to twice the  
IN  
nominal input voltage, possibly exceeding the LT3592’s  
rating and damaging the part. If the input supply is poorly  
controlled or the user will be plugging the LT3592 into an  
energized supply, the input network should be designed  
to prevent this overshoot.  
at the V node. Note that the output capacitor integrates  
C
Figure 9 shows the waveforms that result when an LT3592  
circuit is connected to a 32V supply through six feet of 24  
gauge twisted pair. The first plot is the response with a 1μF  
ceramic capacitor at the input. The input voltage rings as  
high as 56V and the input current peaks at 16A.  
this current, and that the capacitor on the V node (C )  
C
C
integrates the error amplifier output current, resulting in  
g
m
= 0.7A/V  
0.7V  
SW  
One method of damping the tank circuit is to add another  
capacitor with a series resistor to the circuit. In Figure 9b,  
atantalumchipcapacitorhasbeenadded. Thiscapacitor’s  
high equivalent series resistance (ESR) damps the circuit  
and eliminates the voltage overshoot. The extra capacitor  
improves low frequency ripple filtering and can slightly  
improve the efficiency of the circuit, thought it is likely  
to be the largest component in the circuit. An alternate  
solution is shown in Figure 9c. A 1ꢀ 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. This solution is smaller  
and less expensive than the tantalum capacitor. For high  
input voltages, the impact of the 1ꢀ resistor on efficiency  
+
+
C1  
BRIGHT  
CAP  
C1  
300k  
30k  
ESR  
R
L
RS  
R1  
OUT  
+
+
g
= 1/5k  
m
V
C
V
FB  
1.2V  
R2  
R
C
g
m
= 300μA/V  
C
C
GND  
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Figure 10. Model for Loop Response  
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two poles in the loop. Rc provides a zero. With the recom-  
plane below these components, and tie this ground plane  
to system ground at one location (ideally at the ground  
terminal of the output capacitor C1). The SW and BOOST  
nodes should be as small as possible. Finally, keep the  
FB node small so that the ground pin and ground traces  
will shield it from the SW and BOOST nodes. Include vias  
near the exposed GND pad of the LT3592 to help remove  
heat from the LT3592 to the ground plane.  
mendedoutputcapacitor,theloopcrossoveroccursabove  
theR C zero. Thissimplemodelworkswellaslongasthe  
C C  
valueoftheinductorisnottoohighandtheloopcrossover  
frequency is much lower than the switching frequency.  
With a larger ceramic capacitor that will have lower ESR,  
crossover may be lower and a phase lead capacitor (C )  
PL  
across the feedback divider may improve the transient  
response. Large electrolytic capacitors may have an ESR  
large enough to create an additional zero, and the phase  
lead might not be necessary. If the output capacitor is  
differentthantherecommendedcapacitor,stabilityshould  
be checked across all operating conditions, including DIM  
and BRIGHT current modes, voltage control via FB, input  
voltage, and temperature.  
High Temperature Considerations  
The die temperature of the LT3592 must be lower than the  
maximum rating of 125°C. This is generally not a concern  
unless the ambient temperature is above 85°C. For higher  
temperatures, extra care should be taken in the layout of  
the circuit to ensure good heat sinking at the LT3592. The  
maximum load current should be derated as the ambient  
temperature approaches 125°C. The die temperature is  
calculated by multiplying the LT3592 power dissipation  
by the thermal resistance from junction to ambient.  
Power dissipation within the LT3592 can be estimated  
by calculating the total power loss from an efficiency  
measurement and subtracting the catch diode loss. The  
resultingtemperatureriseatfullloadisnearlyindependent  
of input voltage. Thermal resistance depends upon the  
layout of the circuit board, but 76°C/W is typical for the  
3mm×2mmDFN(DDB10)package,and38°C/Wistypical  
for the MS10E package.  
PCB Layout  
ForproperoperationandminimumEMI,caremustbetaken  
during printed circuit board layout. Figure 11 shows the  
recommended component placement with trace, ground  
plane,andvialocations.Notethatlarge,switchedcurrents  
flowintheLT3592’sV andSWpins,thecatchdiode(D1),  
IN  
and the input capacitor (C2). The loop formed by these  
components should be as small as possible and tied to  
systemgroundinonlyoneplace.Thesecomponents,along  
withtheinductorandoutputcapacitor,shouldbeplacedon  
the same side of the circuit board, and their connections  
shouldbemadeonthatlayer.Placealocal,unbrokenground  
BRIGHT  
SHDN  
V
IN  
SYS GND  
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Figure 11. A Good PCB Layout Ensures Proper, Low EMI Operation  
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LT3592  
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION  
Higher Output Voltages  
900kHz with a 6.8μH inductor and a 4.7μF ceramic output  
capacitor. The LT3592 is in BRIGHT (500mA) mode but  
the current load is switched from 50mA to 450mA and  
back, so the current control loop is not active for either  
current level and the output voltage is regulated through  
the resistive voltage divider to the FB pin.  
At higher output voltages, the choice of output capacitor  
becomes especially critical. Many small case size ceramic  
capacitorslosemuchoftheirratedcapacitancewellbelow  
their maximum voltage capability. If a capacitor with a  
lower voltage rating is found to not be stable in a design,  
it will often result in a smaller solution to choose a larger  
capacitor value of the same voltage rating than to choose  
one of the same capacitance and higher voltage rating. For  
example, a 10μF, 10V ceramic capacitor might be smaller  
than a 4.7μF, 16V part, if a 4.7μF, 10V capacitor is found  
to not be adequate in a given application. The LT3592 can  
tolerate sustained output voltages of up to 20V.  
Other Linear Technology Publications  
Application Notes AN19, AN35, and AN44 contain more  
detaileddescriptionsanddesigninformationforStep-down  
regulatorsandotherswitchingregulators.TheLT1376data  
sheet has an extensive discussion of output ripple, loop  
compensation, and stability testing. Design Note DN100  
shows how to generate a bipolar output supply using a  
Step-down regulator.  
Transient Performance with Voltage Control Loop  
Thevoltagecontrollooptransientcharacteristicsaresimilar  
to, but not identical to the current control loop. Figure 12  
shows the transient for a 12V input application running at  
I
LED  
200mA/DIV  
V
OUT  
1V/DIV  
V
SW  
10V/DIV  
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10μs/DIV  
Figure 12. Switching Transient When Going from 50mA to 500mA Current and Back in Voltage Mode  
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LT3592  
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS  
Single Red LED Driver with Boost Diode to VIN Due to Low VOUT  
1N4148  
V
IN  
V
BOOST  
LT3592  
IN  
5V TO 16V  
1μF  
0.1μF  
15μH  
SW  
MBRA120  
DA  
CAP  
SHDN  
OFF ON  
FAULT  
0.4Ω  
22μF  
BRIGHT  
OUT  
30k  
R
T
LUXEON  
LXK2-PD12-S00  
V
FB  
GND  
357k  
10k  
400kHz  
3592 TA02  
50mA/500mA Two Series Red LED Driver  
10μH  
BEAD  
10nF  
V
IN  
V
BOOST  
LT3592  
IN  
8V TO 32V  
3.3μF  
1μF  
0.1μF  
6.8μH  
SW  
CMMSHI-40  
DA  
CAP  
+
SHDN  
OFF ON  
BRAKE  
200/20mV  
4.7μF  
0.4Ω  
BRIGHT  
OUT  
51k  
10k  
R
T
V
FB  
GND  
LUXEON  
LXK2-PD12-S00  
48.7k  
2.2MHz  
3592 TA03  
5V Supply with 500mA Current Limit  
V
IN  
V
BOOST  
IN  
8V TO 32V  
1μF  
0.1μF  
6.8μH  
SW  
LT3592  
MBRA140  
DA  
CAP  
SHDN  
ON  
4.7μF  
0.4Ω  
5V  
BRIGHT  
OUT  
31.6k  
10k  
R
V
FB  
T
GND  
48.7k  
2.2MHz  
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LT3592  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
DDB Package  
10-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 2mm)  
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1722 Rev Ø)  
R = 0.115  
0.64 0.05  
(2 SIDES)  
0.40 0.10  
3.00 0.10  
(2 SIDES)  
TYP  
6
R = 0.05  
TYP  
10  
0.70 0.05  
2.55 0.05  
1.15 0.05  
2.00 0.10  
PIN 1 BAR  
TOP MARK  
PIN 1  
(2 SIDES)  
R = 0.20 OR  
(SEE NOTE 6)  
0.25 × 45°  
PACKAGE  
OUTLINE  
0.64 0.05  
(2 SIDES)  
0.25 0.05  
CHAMFER  
5
1
(DDB10) DFN 0905 REV Ø  
0.25 0.05  
0.75 0.05  
0.200 REF  
0.50 BSC  
0.50 BSC  
2.39 0.05  
2.39 0.05  
(2 SIDES)  
(2 SIDES)  
0 – 0.05  
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS  
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD  
NOTE:  
1. DRAWING CONFORMS TO VERSION (WECD-1) IN JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229  
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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LT3592  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
MSE Package  
10-Lead Plastic MSOP  
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1664)  
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
0.29  
REF  
1.83 p 0.102  
(.072 p .004)  
0.05 REF  
5.23  
(.206)  
MIN  
2.083 p 0.102 3.20 – 3.45  
(.082 p .004) (.126 – .136)  
DETAIL “B”  
CORNER TAIL IS PART OF  
THE LEADFRAME FEATURE.  
FOR REFERENCE ONLY  
NO MEASUREMENT PURPOSE  
DETAIL “B”  
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)  
10 9  
8
7 6  
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT  
REF  
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) 0908 REV C  
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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LT3592  
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PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION  
COMMENTS  
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Constant Current, 1.2MHz, High Efficiency White LED Boost  
Regulator  
V
= 10V, V  
= 34V, Dimming Analog/PWM,  
OUT(MAX)  
IN(MIN)  
IN(MAX)  
I
< 1μA, ThinSOT™ Package  
SD  
LT3465/  
Constant Current, 1.2/2.7MHz, High Efficiency White LED  
Boost Regulator with Integrated Schottky Diode  
V
= 2.7V, V  
= 16V, V  
= 34V, Dimming Analog/PWM,  
= 40V, Dimming 5mA,  
IN(MIN)  
IN(MAX)  
OUT(MAX)  
OUT(MAX)  
LT3465 A  
I
< 1μA, ThinSOT Package  
SD  
LT3466/  
LT3466-1  
Dual Constant Current, 2MHz, High Efficiency White LED  
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V
= 2.7V, V  
= 24V, V  
IN(MAX)  
IN(MIN)  
I
< 16μA, 3mm × 3mm DFN-10 Package  
SD  
LT3474/  
LT3474-1  
36V, 1A (ILED), 2MHz,Step-Down LED Driver  
V
= 4V, V  
= 36V, V  
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OUT(MAX)  
IN(MIN)  
IN(MAX)  
Color PWM, I < 1μA, TSSOP-16E Package  
SD  
LT3475/  
LT3475-1  
Dual 1.5A(ILED), 36V, 2MHz,Step-Down LED Driver  
V
= 4V, V  
= 36V, V  
= 13.5V, Dimming 3,000:1 True  
OUT(MAX)  
IN(MIN)  
IN(MAX)  
Color PWM, I < 1μA, TSSOP-20E Package  
SD  
LT3476  
Quad Output 1.5A, 2MHz High Current LED Driver with  
1,000:1 Dimming  
V
= 2.8V, V  
= 16V, V  
= 36V, Dimming 1,000:1 True  
IN(MIN)  
IN(MAX)  
OUT(MAX)  
Color PWM, I < 10μA, 5mm × 7mm QFN-10 Package  
SD  
LT3478/  
LT3478-1  
4.5A, 2MHz High Current LED Driver with 3,000:1 Dimming  
V
= 2.8V, V  
= 36V, V  
= 40V, Dimming 1,000:1 True  
IN(MIN)  
IN(MAX)  
OUT(MAX)  
Color PWM, I < 10μA, 5mm × 7mm QFN-10 Package  
SD  
LT3486  
LT3491  
LT3496  
LT3497  
LT3498  
LT3517  
LT3518  
LT3590  
LT3591  
Dual 1.3A , 2MHz High Current LED Driver  
V
= 2.5V, V  
= 24V, V  
= 36V, Dimming 1,000:1 True  
IN(MIN)  
IN(MAX)  
OUT(MAX)  
Color PWM, I < 1μA, 5mm × 3mm DFN, TSSOP-16E Package  
SD  
Constant Current, 2.3MHz, High Efficiency White LED Boost  
Regulator with Integrated Schottky Diode  
V
= 2.5V, V  
= 12V, V  
= 27V, Dimming 300:1 True  
IN(MIN)  
IN(MAX)  
OUT(MAX)  
Color PWM, I < 8μA, 2mm × 2mm DFN-6, SC70 Package  
SD  
Triple Output 750mA, 2.1 MHz High Current LED Driver with  
3,000:1 Dimming  
V
= 3V, V  
= 30V, V  
= 40V, Dimming 3,000:1 True  
OUT(MAX)  
IN(MIN)  
IN(MAX)  
Color PWM, I < 1μA, 4mm × 5mm QFN-28 Package  
SD  
Dual 2.3MHz, Full Function LED Driver with Integrated  
Schottkys and 250:1 True Color PWM Dimming  
V
= 2.5V, V  
= 10V, V  
= 32V, Dimming 250:1 True  
IN(MIN)  
IN(MAX)  
OUT(MAX)  
Color PWM, I < 12μA, 2mm × 3mm DFN-10 Package  
SD  
20mA LED Driver and OLED Driver Integrated Schottkys  
1.3A, 2.5MHz High Current LED Driver with 3,000:1 Dimming  
2.3A, 2.5MHz High Current LED Driver with 3,000:1 Dimming  
48V, 850kHz, 50mA Step-Down LED Driver  
V
SD  
= 2.5V, V  
= 12V, V  
= 32V, Dimming Analog/PWM,  
IN(MIN)  
IN(MAX)  
OUT(MAX)  
I
< 8.5μA, 2mm × 3mm DFN-10 Package  
V
SD  
= 3V, V  
= 30V, Dimming 3,000:1 True Color PWM,  
IN(MAX)  
IN(MIN)  
I
< 1μA, 4mm × 4mm QFN-16 Package  
V
SD  
= 3V, V  
= 30V, Dimming 3,000:1 True Color PWM,  
IN(MAX)  
IN(MIN)  
I
< 1μA, 4mm × 4mm QFN-16 Package  
V
= 4.5V, V  
= 50V, Dimming 0.4, I < 15μA, 2mm × 2mm  
IN(MAX) SD  
IN(MIN)  
DFN-6, SC70 Package  
Constant Current, 1MHz, High Efficiency White LED Boost  
V
= 2.5V, V  
= 12V, V  
= 40V, Dimming 80:1 True  
IN(MIN)  
IN(MAX)  
OUT(MAX)  
Regulator with Integrated Schottky Diode and 80:1 True Color Color PWM, I < 9μA, 3mm × 2mm DFN-8 Package  
SD  
PWM Dimming  
ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.  
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