LT3685EMSE [Linear]

36V, 2A, 2.4MHz Step-Down Switching Regulator;
LT3685EMSE
型号: LT3685EMSE
厂家: Linear    Linear
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36V, 2A, 2.4MHz Step-Down Switching Regulator

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LT3685  
36V, 2A, 2.4MHz Step-Down  
Switching Regulator  
FEATURES  
DESCRIPTION  
TheLT®3685isanadjustablefrequency(200kHzto2.4MHz)  
monolithic step-down switching regulator that accepts  
input voltages up to 38V operating and 60V maximum. An  
internal overvoltage protection circuit turns off the power  
Wide Input Range:  
Operation From 3.6V to 36V  
Overvoltage Lockout Protects Circuit through  
60V Transients  
2A Maximum Output Current  
switchwhenV isabove38Vtypical(36Vminimum)which  
IN  
Adjustable Switching Frequency: 200kHz to 2.4MHz  
Low Shutdown Current: I < 1μA  
Integrated Boost Diode  
Synchronizable Between 250kHz to 2MHz  
Power Good Flag  
Saturating Switch Design: 0.25 On-Resistance  
0.790V Feedback Reference Voltage  
Output Voltage: 0.79V to 20V  
then allows the part to safely withstand 60V transients. A  
high efficiency 0.25 switch is included on the die along  
with a boost Schottky diode and the necessary oscillator,  
control, and logic circuitry. Current mode topology is  
used for fast transient response and good loop stability.  
The LT3685’s high operating frequency allows the use of  
small, low cost inductors and ceramic capacitors result-  
ing in low output ripple while keeping total solution size  
to a minimum. The low current shutdown mode reduces  
input supply current to less than 1μA while a resistor and  
capacitor on the RUN/SS pin provide a controlled output  
voltage ramp (soft-start). A power good flag signals when  
Q
Soft-Start Capability  
Small 10-Pin Thermally Enhanced MSOP and  
(3mm × 3mm) DFN Packages  
V
reaches89%oftheprogrammedoutputvoltage.The  
OUT  
APPLICATIONS  
LT3685 is available in 10-Pin MSOP and 3mm × 3mm DFN  
Automotive Battery Regulation  
packages with exposed pads for low thermal resistance.  
Set Top Box  
, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.  
Burst Mode is a registered trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other  
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
Distributed Supply Regulation  
Industrial Supplies  
Wall Transformer Regulation  
TYPICAL APPLICATION  
3.3V Step-Down Converter  
Efficiency  
100  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
V
V
3.3V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
4.5V TO 36V  
TRANSIENT  
TO 60V  
V
= 5V  
OUT  
V
BD  
IN  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
OFF ON  
14k  
V
= 3.3V  
OUT  
0.47μF  
4.7μH  
V
C
SW  
LT3685  
GND  
4.7μF  
R
T
470pF  
PG  
316k  
V
= 12V  
IN  
40.2k  
SYNC  
FB  
L = 5.6μH  
F = 800 kHz  
100k  
22μF  
0
0.5  
1.0  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
1.5  
2
3685 TA01b  
3685 TA01  
3685fb  
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LT3685  
(Note 1)  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS  
Operating Junction Temperature Range (Note 2)  
LT3685E............................................. –40°C to 125°C  
LT3685I.............................................. –40°C to 125°C  
Storage Temperature Range................... –65°C to 150°C  
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)  
V , RUN/SS Voltage (Note 5)...................................60V  
IN  
BOOST Pin Voltage ...................................................56V  
BOOST Pin Above SW Pin.........................................30V  
FB, RT, V Voltage .......................................................5V  
C
PG, BD, SYNC Voltage ..............................................30V  
(MSE Only) ....................................................... 300°C  
PIN CONFIGURATION  
TOP VIEW  
TOP VIEW  
BD  
BOOST  
SW  
1
2
3
4
5
10  
9
R
T
BD  
BOOST  
SW  
1
2
3
4
5
10  
9
R
T
V
C
V
C
11  
8
FB  
11  
8
FB  
V
7
6
PG  
IN  
V
IN  
7
PG  
RUN/SS  
SYNC  
RUN/SS  
6
SYNC  
MSE PACKAGE  
10-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP  
DD PACKAGE  
= 45°C/W,  
= 10°C/W  
JC  
JA  
10-LEAD (3mm s 3mm) PLASTIC DFN  
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 11) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB  
= 45°C/W,  
= 10°C/W  
JC  
JA  
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 11) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB  
ORDER INFORMATION  
LEAD FREE FINISH  
TAPE AND REEL  
PART MARKING  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
TEMPERATURE RANGE  
LT3685EDD#PBF  
LT3685IDD#PBF  
LT3685EMSE#PBF  
LT3685IMSE#PBF  
LT3685EDD#TRPBF  
LT3685IDD#TRPBF  
LT3685EMSE#TRPBF  
LT3685IMSE#TRPBF  
LCYG  
LCYG  
LTCYF  
LTCYF  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN  
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN  
10-Lead Plastic MSOP  
10-Lead Plastic MSOP  
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.  
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/  
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating  
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 10V, VRUN/SS = 10V, VBOOST = 15V, VBD = 3.3V unless otherwise  
noted. (Note 2)  
PARAMETER  
CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
3
MAX  
3.6  
UNITS  
Minimum Input Voltage  
V
V
V
IN  
Overvoltage Lockout  
36  
38  
40  
Quiescent Current from V  
V
V
V
= 0.2V  
0.01  
450  
1.3  
0.5  
600  
1.7  
μA  
μA  
mA  
IN  
RUN/SS  
= 3V, Not Switching  
= 0, Not Switching  
BD  
BD  
3685fb  
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LT3685  
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS  
The denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating  
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 10V, VRUN/SS = 10V VBOOST = 15V, VBD = 3.3V unless otherwise  
noted. (Note 2)  
PARAMETER  
CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
UNITS  
Quiescent Current from BD  
V
V
V
= 0.2V  
0.01  
0.9  
1
0.5  
1.3  
5
μA  
mA  
μA  
RUN/SS  
= 3V, Not Switching  
= 0, Not Switching  
BD  
BD  
Minimum Bias Voltage (BD Pin)  
Feedback Voltage  
2.7  
3
V
780  
775  
790  
790  
800  
805  
mV  
mV  
FB Pin Bias Current (Note 3)  
FB Voltage Line Regulation  
V = 1.2V  
7
0.002  
500  
1000  
45  
30  
nA  
%/V  
C
4V < V < 36V  
0.01  
IN  
Error Amp g  
μMho  
m
Error Amp Gain  
V Source Current  
μA  
μA  
A/V  
V
C
V Sink Current  
C
45  
V Pin to Switch Current Gain  
C
3.5  
2
V Clamp Voltage  
C
Switching Frequency  
R = 8.66k  
2.1  
0.9  
160  
2.4  
1
200  
2.7  
1.15  
240  
MHz  
MHz  
kHz  
T
R = 29.4k  
T
R = 187k  
T
Minimum Switch Off-Time  
Switch Current Limit  
60  
3.7  
500  
0.02  
1.5  
22  
150  
4.2  
nS  
A
Duty Cycle = 5%  
3.2  
Switch V  
I
= 2A  
SW  
mV  
μA  
V
CESAT  
Boost Schottky Reverse Leakage  
Minimum Boost Voltage (Note 4)  
BOOST Pin Current  
V
SW  
= 10V, V = 0V  
2
BD  
2.1  
35  
10  
2.5  
I
= 1A  
mA  
μA  
V
SW  
RUN/SS Pin Current  
V
= 2.5V  
5
RUN/SS  
RUN/SS Input Voltage High  
RUN/SS Input Voltage Low  
PG Threshold Offset from Feedback Voltage  
PG Hysteresis  
0.2  
V
V
FB  
Rising  
90  
12  
mV  
mV  
μA  
μA  
V
PG Leakage  
V
V
= 5V  
0.1  
600  
1
PG  
PG Sink Current  
= 0.4V  
100  
0.5  
PG  
SYNC Low Threshold  
SYNC High Threshold  
SYNC Pin Bias Current  
0.7  
V
V
SYNC  
= 0V  
0.1  
μA  
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings  
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute  
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device  
reliability and lifetime.  
Note 3: Bias current flows out of the FB pin.  
Note 4: This is the minimum voltage across the boost capacitor needed to  
guarantee full saturation of the switch.  
Note 5: Absolute Maximum Voltage at V and RUN/SS pins is 60V for  
IN  
Note 2: The LT3685E is guaranteed to meet performance specifications  
from 0°C to 125°C. Specifications over the –40°C to 125°C operating  
temperature range are assured by design, characterization and correlation  
with statistical process controls. The LT3685I specifications are  
guaranteed over the –40°C to 125°C temperature range.  
nonrepetitive 1 second transients, and 40V for continuous operation.  
3685fb  
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LT3685  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.  
Efficiency  
Maximum Load Current  
Efficiency  
100  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
90  
85  
80  
75  
70  
65  
60  
55  
50  
4.0  
V
= 7V  
IN  
V
= 12V  
V
= 12V  
= 24V  
IN  
IN  
3.5  
TYPICAL  
V
= 34V  
IN  
3.0  
2.5  
2.0  
V
= 34V  
IN  
V
IN  
V
IN  
= 24V  
MINIMUM  
V
= 3.3V  
1.5  
1.0  
OUT  
L = 4.7μH  
L: NEC PLC-0745-5R6  
f: 800kHz  
L: NEC PLC-0745-5R6  
f: 800kHz  
f = 800 kHz  
V
= 5V  
V
= 3.3V  
OUT  
OUT  
5
10  
15  
20  
25  
30  
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0  
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
3685 G01  
3685 G02  
3685 G03  
Switch Current Limit  
Switch Current Limit  
Maximum Load Current  
4.0  
3.5  
3.0  
3.5  
3.0  
2.5  
2.0  
1.5  
1.0  
4.5  
4.0  
3.5  
3.0  
2.5  
2.0  
1.5  
1.0  
0.5  
0
TYPICAL  
DUTY CYCLE = 10 %  
DUTY CYCLE = 90 %  
2.5  
2.0  
MINIMUM  
V
= 5V  
1.5  
1.0  
OUT  
L = 4.7μH  
f = 800kHz  
20  
60  
80  
100  
–50 –25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3685 G06  
10  
20  
15  
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)  
25  
30  
0
40  
5
DUTY CYCLE (%)  
3685 G05  
3685 G04  
Boost Pin Current  
Switch Voltage Drop  
80  
70  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
700  
600  
500  
400  
300  
200  
100  
0
0
500  
1000  
1500  
2000  
2500  
0
500  
1000  
1500  
2000  
2500  
SWITCH CURRENT (mA)  
SWITCH CURRENT (mA)  
3685 G08  
3685 G07  
3685fb  
4
LT3685  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.  
Switching Frequency  
Frequency Foldback  
Feedback Voltage  
1200  
840  
820  
800  
780  
760  
1.20  
1.15  
1.10  
1.05  
1.00  
0.95  
0.90  
0.85  
0.80  
R
= 29.4k  
R = 29.4k  
T
T
1000  
800  
600  
400  
200  
0
700 800 900  
–50 –25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3685 G09  
–50 –25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3685 G10  
0
100 200 300 400 500 600  
FB PIN VOLTAGE (mV)  
3685 G11  
Soft-Start  
RUN/SS Pin Current  
Minimum Switch On-Time  
4.0  
12  
10  
8
140  
120  
3.5  
3.0  
100  
2.5  
2.0  
1.5  
1.0  
0.5  
80  
60  
40  
20  
6
4
2
0
0
0
0.5  
1
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
20  
30  
35  
0
1.5  
0
15  
25  
5
10  
–50 –25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (˚C)  
3685 G12  
RUN/SS PIN VOLTAGE (V)  
RUN/SS PIN VOLTAGE (V)  
3685 G13  
3685 G14  
Error Amp Output Current  
Boost Diode  
1.4  
50  
40  
1.2  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
30  
20  
10  
0
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
0
0.5  
1.0  
1.5  
2.0  
–200  
–100  
0
100  
200  
BOOST DIODE CURRENT (A)  
FB PIN ERROR VOLTAGE (V)  
3685 G15  
3685 G16  
3685fb  
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LT3685  
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.  
VC Voltages  
Minimum Input Voltage  
Minimum Input Voltage  
2.50  
5.0  
4.5  
4.0  
3.5  
3.0  
2.5  
2.0  
6.5  
6.0  
5.5  
5.0  
2.00  
CURRENT LIMIT CLAMP  
1.50  
1.00  
0.50  
0
SWITCHING THRESHOLD  
4.5  
4.0  
V
= 5V  
V
= 3.3V  
OUT  
OUT  
L = 4.7μH  
f = 800kHz  
L = 4.7μH  
f = 800kHz  
–50 –25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
1
10  
100  
1000  
10000  
1
10  
100  
1000  
10000  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
3685 G19  
3685 G17  
3685 G18  
Switching Waveforms;  
Discontinuous Operation  
Switching Waveforms;  
Continuous Operation  
Power Good Threshold  
95  
90  
85  
80  
75  
V
SW  
5V/DIV  
V
SW  
5V/DIV  
I
L
I
L
1A/DIV  
0.5A/DIV  
V
V
OUT  
OUT  
10mV/DIV  
10mV/DIV  
3685 G22  
–50 –25  
0
25 50 75 100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3685 G20  
3685 G21  
1μs/DIV  
1μs/DIV  
V
I
= 12V; FRONT PAGE APPLICATION  
= 1A  
V
I
= 12V; FRONT PAGE APPLICATION  
= 110mA  
IN  
LOAD  
IN  
LOAD  
3685fb  
6
LT3685  
PIN FUNCTIONS  
BD (Pin 1): This pin connects to the anode of the boost  
Schottky diode. BD also supplies current to the internal  
regulator.  
SYNC (Pin 6): This is the external clock synchronization  
input. GroundthispinwhenSYNCfunctionisnotused. Tie  
to a clock source for synchronization. Clock edges should  
have rise and fall times faster than 1μs. See synchronizing  
section in Applications Information.  
BOOST (Pin 2): This pin is used to provide a drive  
voltage,higherthantheinputvoltage,totheinternalbipolar  
NPN power switch.  
PG (Pin 7): The PG pin is the open collector output of an  
internal comparator. PG remains low until the FB pin is  
within 11% of the final regulation voltage. PG output is  
SW (Pin 3): The SW pin is the output of the internal power  
switch. Connect this pin to the inductor, catch diode and  
boost capacitor.  
valid when V is above 3.6V and RUN/SS is high.  
IN  
FB (Pin 8): The LT3685 regulates the FB pin to 0.790V.  
Connect the feedback resistor divider tap to this pin.  
V (Pin 4): The V pin supplies current to the LT3685’s  
IN  
IN  
internal regulator and to the internal power switch. This  
pin must be locally bypassed.  
V (Pin 9): The V pin is the output of the internal error  
C
C
amplifier. The voltage on this pin controls the peak switch  
current. Tie an RC network from this pin to ground to  
compensate the control loop.  
RUN/SS (Pin 5): The RUN/SS pin is used to put the  
LT3685 in shutdown mode. Tie to ground to shut down  
the LT3685. Tie to 2.5V or more for normal operation. If  
the shutdown feature is not used, tie this pin to the V  
R (Pin10):OscillatorResistorInput.Connectingaresistor  
IN  
T
pin. RUN/SS also provides a soft-start function; see the  
Applications Information section.  
to ground from this pin sets the switching frequency.  
Exposed Pad (Pin 11): Ground. The Exposed Pad must  
be soldered to PCB.  
BLOCK DIAGRAM  
V
IN  
V
4
IN  
C1  
+
INTERNAL 0.79V REF  
BD  
1
RUN/SS  
5
SLOPE COMP  
S
SWITCH  
BOOST  
2
3
LATCH  
C3  
R
R
T
OSCILLATOR  
200kHz–2.4MHz  
Q
10  
6
S
L1  
SW  
V
R
OUT  
T
SYNC  
PG  
C2  
D1  
SOFT-START  
7
V
CLAMP  
ERROR AMP  
C
+ 0.7V  
+
V
C
9
C
C
C
F
R
C
GND  
11  
FB  
8
R2  
R1  
3685 BD  
3685fb  
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LT3685  
OPERATION  
The LT3685 is a constant frequency, current mode step-  
down regulator. An oscillator, with frequency set by RT,  
enables an RS flip-flop, turning on the internal power  
switch. An amplifier and comparator monitor the current  
The switch driver operates from either the input or from  
the BOOST pin. An external capacitor and diode are used  
to generate a voltage at the BOOST pin that is higher than  
the input supply. This allows the driver to fully saturate the  
internal bipolar NPN power switch for efficient operation.  
flowing between the V and SW pins, turning the switch  
IN  
off when this current reaches a level determined by the  
The oscillator reduces the LT3685’s operating frequency  
when the voltage at the FB pin is low. This frequency  
foldbackhelpstocontroltheoutputcurrentduringstartup  
and overload.  
voltage at V . An error amplifier measures the output  
C
voltage through an external resistor divider tied to the FB  
pin and servos the V pin. If the error amplifier’s output  
C
increases, more current is delivered to the output; if it  
TheLT3685containsapowergoodcomparatorwhichtrips  
when the FB pin is at 89% of its regulated value. The PG  
output is an open-collector transistor that is off when the  
output is in regulation, allowing an external resistor to pull  
the PG pin high. Power good is valid when the LT3685 is  
decreases,lesscurrentisdelivered.Anactiveclamponthe  
V pinprovidescurrentlimit. TheV pinisalsoclampedto  
C
C
the voltage on the RUN/SS pin; soft-start is implemented  
by generating a voltage ramp at the RUN/SS pin using an  
external resistor and capacitor.  
enabled and V is above 3.6V.  
IN  
Aninternalregulatorprovidespowertothecontrolcircuitry.  
The bias regulator normally draws power from the V pin,  
The LT3685 has an overvoltage protection feature which  
IN  
disables switching action when the V goes above 38V  
but if the BD pin is connected to an external voltage higher  
than 3V bias power will be drawn from the external source  
(typically the regulated output voltage). This improves  
efficiency. The RUN/SS pin is used to place the LT3685  
in shutdown, disconnecting the output and reducing the  
input current to less than 1μA.  
IN  
typical (36V minimum). When switching is disabled, the  
LT3685 can safely sustain input voltages up to 60V.  
3685fb  
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LT3685  
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION  
FB Resistor Network  
where V is the typical input voltage, V  
is the output  
IN  
OUT  
voltage, V is the catch diode drop (~0.5V) and V is the  
D
SW  
The output voltage is programmed with a resistor divider  
between the output and the FB pin. Choose the 1% resis-  
tors according to:  
internal switch drop (~0.5V at max load). This equation  
shows that slower switching frequency is necessary to  
safely accommodate high V /V  
ratio. Also, as shown  
IN OUT  
VOUT  
0.79V  
inthenextsection,lowerfrequencyallowsalowerdropout  
voltage. The reason input voltage range depends on the  
switchingfrequencyisbecausetheLT3685switchhasnite  
minimum on and off times. The switch can turn on for a  
minimumof~150nsandturnoffforaminimumof~150ns.  
Typical minimum on time at 25°C is 80ns. This means that  
the minimum and maximum duty cycles are:  
R1=R2  
–1  
Reference designators refer to the Block Diagram.  
Setting the Switching Frequency  
The LT3685 uses a constant frequency PWM architecture  
thatcanbeprogrammedtoswitchfrom200kHzto2.4MHz  
DCMIN = fSW ON(MIN)  
t
by using a resistor tied from the R pin to ground. A table  
T
DCMAX =1– fSW OFF(MIN)  
t
showing the necessary R value for a desired switching  
T
frequency is in Figure 1.  
where f is the switching frequency, the t  
is the  
ON(MIN)  
SW  
minimum switch on time (~150ns), and the t  
is  
OFF(MIN)  
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (MHz)  
R VALUE (kΩ)  
T
the minimum switch off time (~150ns). These equations  
show that duty cycle range increases when switching  
frequency is decreased.  
0.2  
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9  
1.0  
1.2  
1.4  
1.6  
1.8  
2.0  
2.2  
2.4  
187  
121  
88.7  
68.1  
56.2  
46.4  
40.2  
34  
A good choice of switching frequency should allow ad-  
equate input voltage range (see next section) and keep  
the inductor and capacitor values small.  
29.4  
23.7  
19.1  
16.2  
13.3  
11.5  
9.76  
8.66  
Input Voltage Range  
The maximum input voltage for LT3685 applications  
depends on switching frequency, the Absolute Maximum  
Ratings of the V and BOOST pins, and the operating  
IN  
mode.  
Figure 1. Switching Frequency vs. RT Value  
The LT3685 can operate from input voltages up to 38V,  
and safely withstand input voltages up 60V. Note that  
Operating Frequency Tradeoffs  
while V > 38V (typical), the LT3685 will stop switching,  
IN  
Selection of the operating frequency is a tradeoff between  
efficiency,componentsize,minimumdropoutvoltage,and  
maximum input voltage. The advantage of high frequency  
operationisthatsmallerinductorandcapacitorvaluesmay  
be used. The disadvantages are lower efficiency, lower  
maximum input voltage, and higher dropout voltage. The  
allowing the output to fall out of regulation.  
While the output is in start-up, short-circuit, or other  
overload conditions, the switching frequency should be  
chosen according to the following discussion.  
For safe operation at inputs up to 60V the switching fre-  
highest acceptable switching frequency (f  
) for a  
quency must be set low enough to satisfy V  
≥ 40V  
IN(MAX)  
SW(MAX)  
IN(MAX)  
given application can be calculated as follows:  
according to the following equation. If lower V  
is  
desired, this equation can be used directly.  
VD + VOUT  
fSW(MAX)  
=
tON(MIN) V + V – V  
(
)
D
IN  
SW  
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frequency. A reasonable starting point for selecting the  
ripple current is:  
VOUT + VD  
VIN(MAX)  
=
– VD + VSW  
fSW ON(MIN)  
t
ΔI = 0.4(I  
)
L
OUT(MAX)  
where V  
OUT  
is the maximum operating input voltage,  
IN(MAX)  
where I  
is the maximum output load current. To  
OUT(MAX)  
V
is the output voltage, V is the catch diode drop  
D
guarantee sufficient output current, peak inductor current  
(~0.5V), V is the internal switch drop (~0.5V at max  
SW  
mustbelowerthantheLT3685’sswitchcurrentlimit(I ).  
The peak inductor current is:  
LIM  
load), f is the switching frequency (set by R ), and  
SW  
ON(MIN)  
T
t
istheminimumswitchontime(~150ns).Notethat  
I
= I + ΔI /2  
OUT(MAX) L  
a higher switching frequency will depress the maximum  
operating input voltage. Conversely, a lower switching  
frequency will be necessary to achieve safe operation at  
high input voltages.  
L(PEAK)  
where I  
is the peak inductor current, I  
is  
L(PEAK)  
OUT(MAX)  
the maximum output load current, and ΔI is the inductor  
L
ripple current. The LT3685’s switch current limit (I ) is  
LIM  
at least 3.5A at low duty cycles and decreases linearly to  
2.5A at DC = 0.8. The maximum output current is a func-  
tion of the inductor ripple current:  
If the output is in regulation and no short-circuit, start-  
up, or overload events are expected, then input voltage  
transients of up to 60V are acceptable regardless of the  
switching frequency. In this mode, the LT3685 may enter  
pulse skipping operation where some switching pulses  
are skipped to maintain output regulation. In this mode  
the output voltage ripple and inductor current ripple will  
be higher than in normal operation. Above 38V switching  
will stop.  
I
= I ΔI /2  
LIM L  
OUT(MAX)  
Be sure to pick an inductor ripple current that provides  
sufficient maximum output current (I ).  
OUT(MAX)  
The largest inductor ripple current occurs at the highest  
V . To guarantee that the ripple current stays below the  
IN  
specified maximum, the inductor value should be chosen  
The minimum input voltage is determined by either the  
LT3685’s minimum operating voltage of ~3.6V or by its  
maximum duty cycle (see equation in previous section).  
The minimum input voltage due to duty cycle is:  
according to the following equation:  
VOUT + VD  
fSWΔIL  
VOUT + VD  
VIN(MAX)  
L =  
1–  
VOUT + VD  
VIN(MIN)  
=
– VD + VSW  
1– fSW OFF(MIN)  
t
where V is the voltage drop of the catch diode (~0.4V),  
D
V
is the maximum input voltage, V  
is the output  
IN(MAX)  
OUT  
whereV  
istheminimuminputvoltage,andt  
voltage, f is the switching frequency (set by RT), and  
IN(MIN)  
OFF(MIN)  
SW  
is the minimum switch off time (150ns). Note that higher  
switching frequency will increase the minimum input  
voltage. If a lower dropout voltage is desired, a lower  
switching frequency should be used.  
L is in the inductor value.  
Theinductor’sRMScurrentratingmustbegreaterthanthe  
maximumloadcurrentanditssaturationcurrentshouldbe  
about 30% higher. For robust operation in fault conditions  
(start-up or short circuit) and high input voltage (>30V),  
the saturation current should be above 3.5A. To keep the  
efficiency high, the series resistance (DCR) should be less  
than 0.1 , and the core material should be intended for  
high frequency applications. Table 1 lists several vendors  
and suitable types.  
Inductor Selection  
For a given input and output voltage, the inductor value  
and switching frequency will determine the ripple current.  
The ripple current ΔI increases with higher V or V  
L
IN  
OUT  
anddecreaseswithhigherinductanceandfasterswitching  
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Table 1. Inductor Vendors  
high impedance, or there is significant inductance due to  
long wires or cables, additional bulk capacitance may be  
necessary. This can be provided with a lower performance  
electrolytic capacitor.  
VENDOR  
Murata  
TDK  
URL  
PART SERIES  
TYPE  
www.murata.com  
LQH55D  
Open  
www.componenttdk.com SLF7045  
SLF10145  
Shielded  
Shielded  
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 LT3685 and to force this very high frequency  
switching current into a tight local loop, minimizing EMI.  
A 4.7μF capacitor is capable of this task, but only if it is  
placed close to the LT3685 and the catch diode (see the  
PCB Layout section). A second precaution regarding the  
ceramic input capacitor concerns the maximum input  
voltage rating of the LT3685. A ceramic input capacitor  
combined with trace or cable inductance forms a high  
quality (under damped) tank circuit. If the LT3685 circuit  
is plugged into a live supply, the input voltage can ring to  
twice its nominal value, possibly exceeding the LT3685’s  
voltage rating. This situation is easily avoided (see the Hot  
Plugging Safety section).  
Toko  
www.toko.com  
D62CB  
D63CB  
D75C  
Shielded  
Shielded  
Shielded  
Open  
D75F  
Sumida  
www.sumida.com  
CR54  
Open  
CDRH74  
CDRH6D38  
CR75  
Shielded  
Shielded  
Open  
Of course, such a simple design guide will not always re-  
sult in the optimum inductor for your application. A larger  
value inductor provides a slightly higher maximum load  
current and will reduce the output voltage ripple. If your  
load is lower than 2A, then you can decrease the value of  
the inductor and operate with higher ripple current. This  
allows you to use a physically smaller inductor, or one  
with a lower DCR resulting in higher efficiency. There are  
several graphs in the Typical Performance Characteristics  
section of this data sheet that show the maximum load  
current as a function of input voltage and inductor value  
for several popular output voltages. 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 opera-  
tion, see Linear Technology Application Note 44. Finally,  
For space sensitive applications, a 2.2μF ceramic capaci-  
tor can be used for local bypassing of the LT3685 input.  
However, the lower input capacitance will result in in-  
creased input current ripple and input voltage ripple, and  
may couple noise into other circuitry. Also, the increased  
voltage ripple will raise the minimum operating voltage  
of the LT3685 to ~3.7V.  
Output Capacitor and Output Ripple  
for duty cycles greater than 50% (V /V > 0.5), there  
The output capacitor has two essential functions. Along  
withtheinductor,itltersthesquarewavegeneratedbythe  
LT3685toproducetheDCoutput. Inthisroleitdetermines  
the output ripple, and low impedance at the switching  
frequency is important. The second function is to store  
energy in order to satisfy transient loads and stabilize the  
LT3685’s control loop. Ceramic capacitors have very low  
equivalent series resistance (ESR) and provide the best  
ripple performance. A good starting value is:  
OUT IN  
is a minimum inductance required to avoid subharmonic  
oscillations. See AN19.  
Input Capacitor  
BypasstheinputoftheLT3685circuitwithaceramiccapaci-  
tor of X7R or X5R type. Y5V types have poor performance  
over temperature and applied voltage, and should not be  
used. A 4.7μF to 10μF ceramic capacitor is adequate to  
bypasstheLT3685andwilleasilyhandletheripplecurrent.  
Notethatlargerinputcapacitanceisrequiredwhenalower  
switching frequency is used. If the input power source has  
100  
COUT  
=
VOUT SW  
f
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Table 2. Capacitor Vendors  
VENDOR  
PHONE  
URL  
PART SERIES  
Ceramic,  
Polymer,  
Tantalum  
Ceramic,  
Tantalum  
Ceramic,  
Polymer,  
Tantalum  
Ceramic  
COMMANDS  
Panasonic  
(714) 373-7366  
www.panasonic.com  
EEF Series  
Kemet  
Sanyo  
(864) 963-6300  
(408) 749-9714  
www.kemet.com  
T494, T495  
POSCAP  
www.sanyovideo.com  
Murata  
AVX  
(408) 436-1300  
(864) 963-6300  
www.murata.com  
www.avxcorp.com  
Ceramic,  
Tantalum  
Ceramic  
TPS Series  
Taiyo Yuden  
www.taiyo-yuden.com  
where f is in MHz, and C  
is the recommended output  
where I  
is the output load current. The only reason to  
SW  
OUT  
OUT  
capacitance in μF. Use X5R or X7R types. This choice will  
provide low output ripple and good transient response.  
Transient performance can be improved with a higher value  
capacitor if the compensation network is also adjusted  
to maintain the loop bandwidth. A lower value of output  
capacitor can be used to save space and cost but transient  
performance will suffer. See the Frequency Compensation  
section to choose an appropriate compensation network.  
consideradiodewithalargercurrentratingthannecessary  
for nominal operation is for the worst-case condition of  
shorted output. The diode current will then increase to the  
typical peak switch current. Peak reverse voltage is equal  
to the regulator input voltage. Use a Schottky diode with a  
reverse voltage rating greater than the input voltage. The  
overvoltage protection feature in the LT3685 will keep the  
switch off when V > 38V which allows the use of a 40V  
IN  
rated Schottky even when V ranges up to 60V. Table 3  
IN  
When choosing a capacitor, look carefully through the  
data sheet to find out what the actual capacitance is under  
operating conditions (applied voltage and temperature).  
A physically larger capacitor, or one with a higher voltage  
rating, may be required. High performance tantalum or  
electrolytic capacitors can be used for the output capacitor.  
Low ESR is important, so choose one that is intended for  
useinswitchingregulators. TheESRshouldbespecifiedby  
the supplier, and should be 0.05 or less. Such a capacitor  
will be larger than a ceramic capacitor and will have a larger  
capacitance, becausethecapacitormustbelargetoachieve  
low ESR. Table 2 lists several capacitor vendors.  
lists several Schottky diodes and their manufacturers.  
Table 3. Diode Vendors  
V
I
V AT 1A  
V AT 2A  
R
AVE  
F
F
PART NUMBER  
(V)  
(A)  
(mV)  
(mV)  
On Semicnductor  
MBRM120E  
MBRM140  
20  
40  
1
1
530  
550  
595  
Diodes Inc.  
B220  
20  
30  
40  
2
2
2
500  
500  
500  
B230  
DFLS240L  
International Rectifier  
10BQ030  
20BQ030  
30  
30  
1
2
420  
470  
470  
Catch Diode  
The catch diode conducts current only during switch off  
time. Average forward current in normal operation can  
be calculated from:  
Ceramic Capacitors  
A precaution regarding ceramic capacitors concerns the  
maximum input voltage rating of the LT3685. A ceramic  
input capacitor combined with trace or cable inductance  
I
= I (V – V )/V  
OUT IN OUT IN  
D(AVG)  
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forms a high quality (under damped) tank circuit. If the  
LT3685 circuit is plugged into a live supply, the input volt-  
agecanringtotwiceitsnominalvalue, possiblyexceeding  
the LT3685’s rating. This situation is easily avoided (see  
the Hot Plugging Safely section).  
most cases a zero is required and comes from either the  
output capacitor ESR or from a resistor R in series with  
C
C . This simple model works well as long as the value  
C
of the inductor is not too high and the loop crossover  
frequency is much lower than the switching frequency.  
A phase lead capacitor (C ) across the feedback divider  
PL  
Frequency Compensation  
may improve the transient response. Figure 3 shows the  
transient response when the load current is stepped from  
500mA to 1500mA and back to 500mA.  
The LT3685 uses current mode control to regulate the  
output.Thissimplifiesloopcompensation.Inparticular,the  
LT3685 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  
V pin, as shown in Figure 2. Generally a capacitor (C )  
LT3685  
CURRENT MODE  
POWER STAGE  
m
SW  
FB  
OUTPUT  
ERROR  
g
= 3.5mho  
AMPLIFIER  
C
C
C
R1  
PL  
and a resistor (R ) in series to ground are used. In addi-  
C
g
=
m
tion, there may be lower value capacitor in parallel. This  
420μmho  
ESR  
+
0.8V  
capacitor (C ) is not part of the loop compensation but  
C1  
F
+
3M  
is used to filter noise at the switching frequency, and is  
required only if a phase-lead capacitor is used or if the  
output capacitor has high ESR.  
C1  
POLYMER  
OR  
TANTALUM  
CERAMIC  
V
C
GND  
Loop compensation determines the stability and transient  
performance. Designing the compensation network is a  
bit complicated and the best values depend on the ap-  
plication and in particular the type of output capacitor. A  
practical approach is to start with one of the circuits in  
this data sheet that is similar to your application and tune  
the compensation network to optimize the performance.  
Stability should then be checked across all operating  
conditions, including load current, input voltage and  
temperature. The LT1375 data sheet contains a more  
thorough discussion of loop compensation and describes  
how to test the stability using a transient load. Figure 2  
shows an equivalent circuit for the LT3685 control loop.  
The error amplifier is a transconductance amplifier with  
finite output impedance. The power section, consisting of  
the modulator, power switch and inductor, is modeled as  
a transconductance amplifier generating an output cur-  
R
C
R2  
C
F
C
C
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Figure 2. Model for Loop Response  
V
OUT  
100mV/DIV  
I
L
0.5A/DIV  
V
= 12V; FRONT PAGE APPLICATION  
10μs/DIV  
IN  
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rent proportional to the voltage at the V pin. Note that  
C
the output capacitor integrates this current, and that the  
Figure 3. Transient Load Response of the LT3685 Front Page  
Application as the Load Current is Stepped from 500mA to  
1500mA. VOUT = 3.3V  
capacitor on the V pin (C ) integrates the error ampli-  
C
C
fier output current, resulting in two poles in the loop. In  
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BOOST and BIAS Pin Considerations  
V
OUT  
BD  
Capacitor C3 and the internal boost Schottky diode (see  
the Block Diagram) are used to generate a boost volt-  
age that is higher than the input voltage. In most cases  
a 0.22μF capacitor will work well. Figure 2 shows three  
ways to arrange the boost circuit. The BOOST pin must be  
more than 2.3V above the SW pin for best efficiency. For  
outputs of 3V and above, the standard circuit (Figure 4a)  
is best. For outputs between 2.8V and 3V, use a 1μF boost  
capacitor. A 2.5V output presents a special case because it  
is marginally adequate to support the boosted drive stage  
whileusingtheinternalboostdiode.ForreliableBOOSTpin  
operation with 2.5V outputs use a good external Schottky  
diode (such as the ON Semi MBR0540), and a 1μF boost  
capacitor (see Figure 4b). For lower output voltages the  
boost diode can be tied to the input (Figure 4c), or to  
BOOST  
V
V
IN  
LT3685  
GND  
IN  
C3  
SW  
4.7μF  
(4a) For V  
> 2.8V  
OUT  
V
OUT  
D2  
BD  
BOOST  
V
V
IN  
LT3685  
IN  
C3  
SW  
GND  
4.7μF  
another supply greater than 2.8V. Tying BD to V reduces  
IN  
the maximum input voltage to 30V. The circuit in Figure 4a  
is more efficient because the BOOST pin current and BD  
pin quiescent current comes from a lower voltage source.  
You must also be sure that the maximum voltage ratings  
of the BOOST and BD pins are not exceeded.  
(4b) For 2.5V < V  
< 2.8V  
OUT  
V
OUT  
BD  
BOOST  
V
V
IN  
LT3685  
IN  
C3  
The minimum operating voltage of an LT3685 application  
is limited by the minimum input voltage (3.6V) and by the  
maximum duty cycle as outlined in a previous section. For  
proper startup, the minimum input voltage is also limited  
by the boost circuit. If the input voltage is ramped slowly,  
or the LT3685 is turned on with its RUN/SS pin when the  
output is already in regulation, then the boost capacitor  
may not be fully charged. Because the boost capacitor is  
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. The minimum load generally goes to  
zero once the circuit has started. Figure 5 shows a plot  
of minimum load to start and to run as a function of input  
SW  
GND  
4.7μF  
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(4c) For V  
< 2.5V; V  
= 30V  
IN(MAX)  
OUT  
Figure 4. Three Circuits For Generating The Boost Voltage  
voltage. In many cases the discharged output capacitor  
will present a load to the switcher, which will allow it to  
start. The plots show the worst-case situation where V  
IN  
is ramping very slowly. For lower start-up voltage, the  
boost diode can be tied to V ; however, this restricts the  
IN  
input range to one-half of the absolute maximum rating  
of the BOOST pin.  
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6.0  
5.5  
5.0  
4.5  
4.0  
3.5  
3.0  
TO START  
(WORST CASE)  
I
L
RUN  
15k  
1A/DIV  
RUN/SS  
GND  
V
RUN/SS  
2V/DIV  
TO RUN  
0.22μF  
V
OUT  
2V/DIV  
V
A
= 3.3V  
OUT  
T
= 25°C  
2.5  
2.0  
L = 8.2μH  
f = 700kHz  
3685 F06  
2ms/DIV  
1
10  
100  
1000  
10000  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
Figure 6. To Soft-Start the LT3685, Add a Resisitor  
and Capacitor to the RUN/SS Pin  
8.0  
7.0  
6.0  
5.0  
4.0  
3.0  
2.0  
TO START  
(WORST CASE)  
By choosing a large RC time constant, the peak start-up  
current can be reduced to the current that is required to  
regulate the output, with no overshoot. Choose the value  
oftheresistorsothatitcansupply2AwhentheRUN/SS  
pin reaches 2.5V.  
TO RUN  
V
T
= 5V  
OUT  
A
Synchronization  
= 25°C  
L = 8.2μH  
f = 700kHz  
Synchronizing the LT3685 oscillator to an external fre-  
quency can be done by connecting a square wave (with  
20% to 80% duty cycle) to the SYNC pin. The square  
wave amplitude should have valleys that are below 0.3V  
and peaks that are above 0.8V (up to 6V).  
1
10  
100  
1000  
10000  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
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Figure 5. The Minimum Input Voltage Depends on  
Output Voltage, Load Current and Boost Circuit  
The LT3685 may be synchronized over a 250kHz to 2MHz  
At light loads, the inductor current becomes discontinu-  
ous and the effective duty cycle can be very high. This  
reduces the minimum input voltage to approximately  
range. The R resistor should be chosen to set the LT3685  
T
switching frequency 20% below the lowest synchronization  
input.Forexample,ifthesynchronizationsignalwillbe250kHz  
300mV above V . At higher load currents, the inductor  
OUT  
and higher, the R should be chosen for 200kHz. To assure  
T
current is continuous and the duty cycle is limited by the  
maximum duty cycle of the LT3685, requiring a higher  
input voltage to maintain regulation.  
reliable and safe operation the LT3685 will only synchronize  
whentheoutputvoltageisnearregulationasindicatedbythe  
PG flag. It is therefore necessary to choose a large enough  
inductor value to supply the required output current at the  
Soft-Start  
frequency set by the R resistor. See Inductor Selection sec-  
T
The RUN/SS pin can be used to soft-start the LT3685,  
reducing the maximum input current during start-up.  
The RUN/SS pin is driven through an external RC filter to  
create a voltage ramp at this pin. Figure 6 shows the start-  
up and shut-down waveforms with the soft-start circuit.  
tion. It is also important to note that slope compensation  
is set by the R value: When the sync frequency is much  
T
higher than the one set by R , the slope compensation will  
T
be significantly reduced which may require a larger inductor  
value to prevent subharmonic oscillation.  
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Shorted and Reversed Input Protection  
If the inductor is chosen so that it won’t saturate exces-  
sively, an LT3685 buck regulator will tolerate a shorted  
output. There is another situation to consider in systems  
where the output will be held high when the input to the  
LT3685 is absent. This may occur in battery charging ap-  
plications or in battery backup systems where a battery  
or some other supply is diode OR-ed with the LT3685’s  
L1  
C2  
V
OUT  
C
C
R
RT  
output. If the V pin is allowed to float and the RUN/SS  
R
C
IN  
pin is held high (either by a logic signal or because it is  
R2  
tied to V ), then the LT3685’s internal circuitry will pull  
IN  
R1  
its quiescent current through its SW pin. This is fine if  
your system can tolerate a few mA in this state. If you  
ground the RUN/SS pin, the SW pin current will drop to  
C1  
D1  
R
PG  
essentially zero. However, if the V pin is grounded while  
GND  
IN  
the output is held high, then parasitic diodes inside the  
3685 F08  
LT3685 can pull large currents from the output through  
VIAS TO V  
IN  
VIAS TO LOCAL GROUND PLANE  
VIAS TO V  
VIAS TO RUN/SS  
VIAS TO PG  
the SW pin and the V pin. Figure 7 shows a circuit that  
IN  
OUTLINE OF LOCAL  
GROUND PLANE  
VIAS TO SYNC  
OUT  
will run only when the input voltage is present and that  
protects against a shorted or reversed input.  
Figure 8. A Good PCB Layout Ensures Proper, Low EMI Operation  
D4  
MBRS140  
bythesecomponentsshouldbeassmallaspossible.These  
components,alongwiththeinductorandoutputcapacitor,  
should be placed on the same side of the circuit board,  
and their connections should be made on that layer. Place  
a local, unbroken ground plane below these components.  
The SW and BOOST nodes should be as small as possible.  
V
IN  
V
BOOST  
SW  
IN  
LT3685  
V
RUN/SS  
OUT  
V
C
GND FB  
BACKUP  
Finally, keep the FB and V nodes small so that the ground  
C
traces will shield them from the SW and BOOST nodes.  
The Exposed Pad on the bottom of the package must be  
soldered to ground so that the pad acts as a heat sink. To  
keep thermal resistance low, extend the ground plane as  
much as possible, and add thermal vias under and near  
the LT3685 to additional ground planes within the circuit  
board and on the bottom side.  
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Figure 7. Diode D4 Prevents a Shorted Input from  
Discharging a Backup Battery Tied to the Output. It Also  
Protects the Circuit from a Reversed Input. The LT3685  
Runs Only When the Input is Present  
PCB Layout  
Hot Plugging Safely  
For proper operation and minimum EMI, care must be  
taken during printed circuit board layout. Figure 8 shows  
the recommended component placement with trace,  
ground plane and via locations. Note that large, switched  
currents flow in the LT3685’s V and SW pins, the catch  
diode (D1) and the input capacitor (C1). The loop formed  
The small size, robustness and low impedance of ceramic  
capacitors make them an attractive option for the input  
bypasscapacitorofLT3685circuits.However,thesecapaci-  
tors can cause problems if the LT3685 is plugged into a  
live supply (see Linear Technology Application Note 88 for  
IN  
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LT3685  
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION  
a complete discussion). The low loss ceramic capacitor,  
combined with stray inductance in series with the power  
source, forms an under damped tank circuit, and the  
additional vias can reduce thermal resistance further. With  
these steps, the thermal resistance from die (or junction)  
to ambient can be reduced to  
= 35°C/W or less. With  
JA  
voltage at the V pin of the LT3685 can ring to twice the  
100 LFPM airflow, this resistance can fall by another 25%.  
Further increases in airflow will lead to lower thermal re-  
sistance. Because of the large output current capability of  
the LT3685, it is possible to dissipate enough heat to raise  
thejunctiontemperaturebeyondtheabsolutemaximumof  
125°C. When operating at high ambient temperatures, the  
maximum load current should be derated as the ambient  
temperature approaches 125°C.  
IN  
nominal input voltage, possibly exceeding the LT3685’s  
rating and damaging the part. If the input supply is poorly  
controlled or the user will be plugging the LT3685 into an  
energized supply, the input network should be designed  
to prevent this overshoot. Figure 9 shows the waveforms  
that result when an LT3685 circuit is connected to a 24V  
supply through six feet of 24-gauge twisted pair. The  
first plot is the response with a 4.7μF ceramic capacitor  
at the input. The input voltage rings as high as 50V and  
the input current peaks at 26A. A good solution is shown  
in Figure 9b. A 0.7 resistor is added in series with the  
input to eliminate the voltage overshoot (it also reduces  
the peak input current). A 0.1μF capacitor improves high  
frequency filtering. For high input voltages its impact on  
efficiency is minor, reducing efficiency by 1.5 percent for  
a 5V output at full load operating from 24V.  
Power dissipation within the LT3685 can be estimated by  
calculatingthetotalpowerlossfromanefficiencymeasure-  
ment and subtracting the catch diode loss and inductor  
loss. The die temperature is calculated by multiplying the  
LT3685 power dissipation by the thermal resistance from  
junction to ambient.  
Other Linear Technology Publications  
Application Notes 19, 35 and 44 contain more detailed de-  
scriptions and design information for buck regulators and  
otherswitchingregulators.TheLT1376datasheethasamore  
extensivediscussionofoutputripple,loopcompensationand  
stability testing. Design Note 100 shows how to generate a  
bipolar output supply using a buck regulator.  
High Temperature Considerations  
The PCB must provide heat sinking to keep the LT3685  
cool. The Exposed Pad on the bottom of the package must  
be soldered to a ground plane. This ground should be tied  
to large copper layers below with thermal vias; these lay-  
ers will spread the heat dissipated by the LT3685. Place  
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LT3685  
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION  
CLOSING SWITCH  
DANGER  
SIMULATES HOT PLUG  
V
IN  
I
IN  
20V/DIV  
V
IN  
RINGING V MAY EXCEED  
LT3685  
4.7μF  
IN  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATING  
+
I
IN  
LOW  
STRAY  
10A/DIV  
IMPEDANCE  
ENERGIZED  
24V SUPPLY  
INDUCTANCE  
DUE TO 6 FEET  
(2 METERS) OF  
TWISTED PAIR  
20μs/DIV  
(9a)  
0.7Ω  
V
IN  
20V/DIV  
LT3685  
4.7μF  
+
0.1μF  
I
IN  
10A/DIV  
20μs/DIV  
(9b)  
V
IN  
20V/DIV  
LT3685  
4.7μF  
+
+
22μF  
35V  
AI.EI.  
I
IN  
10A/DIV  
3685 F09  
20μs/DIV  
(9c)  
Figure 9. A Well Chosen Input Network Prevents Input Voltage Overshoot and  
Ensures Reliable Operation when the LT3685 is Connected to a Live Supply  
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LT3685  
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS  
5V Step-Down Converter  
V
V
5V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
6.8V TO 36V  
TRANSIENT  
TO 60V  
V
BD  
IN  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
ON OFF  
L
0.47μF  
D
6.8μH  
V
SW  
C
LT3685  
GND  
4.7μF  
R
T
16.2k  
PG  
536k  
SYNC  
40.2k  
FB  
470pF  
22μF  
100k  
f = 800kHz  
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3.3V Step-Down Converter  
V
V
3.3V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
4.4V TO 36V  
TRANSIENT  
TO 60V  
V
BD  
IN  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
ON OFF  
L
0.47μF  
D
4.7μH  
V
SW  
C
LT3685  
GND  
4.7μF  
R
T
14k  
PG  
316k  
SYNC  
40.2k  
FB  
470pF  
22μF  
100k  
f = 800kHz  
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LT3685  
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS  
2.5V Step-Down Converter  
V
V
2.5V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
4V TO 36V  
TRANSIENT  
TO 60V  
V
BD  
D2  
IN  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
ON OFF  
L
1μF  
D1  
4.7μH  
V
SW  
C
4.7μF  
LT3685  
GND  
R
T
20k  
PG  
215k  
56.2k  
SYNC  
FB  
330pF  
47μF  
100k  
f = 600kHz  
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5V, 2MHz Step-Down Converter  
V
V
5V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
8.6V TO 22V  
TRANSIENT TO 36V  
V
BD  
IN  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
ON OFF  
L
0.47μF  
2.2μH  
V
SW  
C
LT3685  
GND  
2.2μF  
D
R
T
14k  
PG  
536k  
SYNC  
11.5k  
FB  
470pF  
22μF  
100k  
f = 2MHz  
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LT3685  
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS  
12V Step-Down Converter  
V
V
12V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
15V TO 36V  
TRANSIENT  
TO 60V*  
V
BD  
IN  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
ON OFF  
L
0.47μF  
D
10μH  
V
SW  
C
LT3685  
GND  
10μF  
R
T
26.1k  
PG  
715k  
SYNC  
40.2k  
FB  
330pF  
22μF  
50k  
f = 800kHz  
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*USE SCHOTTKY DIODE RATED AT V >45V.  
R
1.8V Step-Down Converter  
V
V
1.8V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
3.5V TO 27V  
V
BD  
IN  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
ON OFF  
L
0.47μF  
D
3.3μH  
V
SW  
C
LT3685  
GND  
4.7μF  
R
T
18.2k  
PG  
127k  
SYNC  
68.1k  
FB  
330pF  
47μF  
100k  
f = 500kHz  
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LT3685  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
DD Package  
10-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 3mm)  
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1699)  
R = 0.115  
TYP  
6
0.38 p 0.10  
10  
0.675 p 0.05  
3.50 p 0.05  
2.15 p 0.05 (2 SIDES)  
1.65 p 0.05  
3.00 p 0.10 1.65 p 0.10  
(4 SIDES)  
(2 SIDES)  
PIN 1  
PACKAGE  
OUTLINE  
TOP MARK  
(SEE NOTE 6)  
(DD) DFN 1103  
5
1
0.25 p 0.05  
0.50 BSC  
0.75 p 0.05  
0.200 REF  
0.25 p 0.05  
0.50  
BSC  
2.38 p 0.10  
(2 SIDES)  
2.38 p 0.05  
(2 SIDES)  
0.00 – 0.05  
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD  
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS  
NOTE:  
1. DRAWING TO BE MADE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229 VARIATION OF (WEED-2).  
CHECK THE LTC WEBSITE DATA SHEET FOR CURRENT STATUS OF VARIATION ASSIGNMENT  
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE  
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS  
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE  
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE  
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED  
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE  
TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE  
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LT3685  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
MSE Package  
10-Lead Plastic MSOP  
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1663)  
BOTTOM VIEW OF  
EXPOSED PAD OPTION  
2.06 p 0.102  
2.794 p 0.102  
(.110 p .004)  
0.889 p 0.127  
(.035 p .005)  
(.081 p .004)  
1
1.83 p 0.102  
(.072 p .004)  
5.23  
(.206)  
MIN  
2.083 p 0.102 3.20 – 3.45  
(.082 p .004) (.126 – .136)  
10  
0.50  
(.0197)  
BSC  
0.305 p 0.038  
(.0120 p .0015)  
TYP  
3.00 p 0.102  
(.118 p .004)  
(NOTE 3)  
0.497 p 0.076  
(.0196 p .003)  
REF  
10 9  
8
7 6  
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT  
3.00 p 0.102  
(.118 p .004)  
(NOTE 4)  
4.90 p 0.152  
(.193 p .006)  
DETAIL “A”  
0.254  
(.010)  
0o – 6o TYP  
1
2
3
4 5  
GAUGE PLANE  
0.53 p 0.152  
(.021 p .006)  
0.86  
(.034)  
REF  
1.10  
(.043)  
MAX  
DETAIL “A”  
0.18  
(.007)  
SEATING  
PLANE  
0.17 – 0.27  
(.007 – .011)  
TYP  
0.1016 p 0.0508  
(.004 p .002)  
0.50  
(.0197)  
BSC  
MSOP (MSE) 0307 REV B  
NOTE:  
1. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETER/(INCH)  
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE  
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS.  
MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE  
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.  
INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE  
5. LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0.102mm (.004") MAX  
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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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LT3685  
TYPICAL APPLICATION  
1.2V Step-Down Converter  
V
V
1.2V  
2A  
IN  
OUT  
3.6V TO 27V  
V
BD  
IN  
RUN/SS  
BOOST  
ON OFF  
L
0.47μF  
D
3.3μH  
V
SW  
C
LT3685  
GND  
4.7μF  
R
T
16.2k  
PG  
52.3k  
SYNC  
68.1k  
FB  
330pF  
100k  
47μF  
f = 500kHz  
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COMMENTS  
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LT3437  
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LT3493  
500mA (I ), 500kHz Step-Down Switching Regulator in V : 3.6V to 36V, V  
= 1.2V, I = 1.6mA, I <1μA, ThinSOT Package  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
OUT(MIN)  
SOT-23  
60V, 400mA (I ), MicroPower Step-Down DC/DC  
V : 3.3V to 80V, V  
= 1.25V, I = 100μA, I <1μA, 10-Pin 3mm x  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
Converter with Burst Mode  
3mm DFN and 16-Pin TSSOP Packages  
36V, 1.4A (I ), 500kHz High Efficiency Step-Down  
V : 3.6V to 36V, V  
= 1.2V, I = 1.9mA, I <1μA, MS8E Package  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
OUT(MIN)  
OUT(MIN)  
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36V, 1.2A (I ), 750kHz High Efficiency Step-Down  
V : 3.6V to 40V, V  
= 0.8V, I = 1.9mA, I <1μA, 6-Pin 2mm x 3mm  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
DC/DC Converter  
DFN Package  
LT1976/LT1977 60V, 1.2A (I ), 200kHz/500kHz, High Efficiency Step-  
V : 3.3V to 60V, V  
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LT1767  
LT1940  
LT1766  
25V, 1.2A (I ), 1.1MHz, High Efficiency Step-Down  
V : 3V to 25V, V  
= 1.2V, I = 1mA, I <6μA, MS8E Package  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN) Q SD  
DC/DC Converter  
Dual 25V, 1.4A (I ), 1.1MHz, High Efficiency Step-Down V : 3.6V to 25V, V  
= 1.2V, I = 3.8mA, I <30μA, 16-Pin TSSOP  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
OUT(MIN)  
OUT(MIN)  
OUT(MIN)  
DC/DC Converter  
Package  
60V, 1.2A (I ), 200kHz, High Efficiency Step-Down  
V : 5.5V to 60V, V  
= 1.2V, I = 2.5mA, I = 25μA, 16-Pin TSSOP  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
DC/DC Converter  
Package  
LT3434/LT3435 60V, 2.4A (I ), 200/500kHz, High Efficiency Step-Down V : 3.3V to 60V, V  
= 1.2V, I = 100μA, I <1μA, 16-Pin TSSOP  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
DC/DC Converter with Burst Mode  
Package  
LT3480  
LT3481  
LT3684  
38V, 2A (I ), 2.4MHz, High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC V : 3.6V to 38V, V  
= 0.79V, I = 70μA, I <1μA, 10-Pin 3mm x  
Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
Converter with Burst Mode  
3mm DFN and 10-Pin MSOP Packages  
36V, 2A (I ), 2.8MHz, High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC V : 3.6V to 34V, V  
= 1.26V, I = 50μA, I <1μA, 10-Pin 3mm x  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Q
SD  
Converter with Burst Mode  
3mm DFN and 10-Pin MSOP Packages  
36V, 2A (I ), 2.8MHz, High Efficiency Step-Down  
V : 3.6V to 34V, V = 1.26V, I = 1.5mA, I <1μA, 10-Pin 3mm x  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
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SD  
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