LT3692AHUH#TRPBF [Linear]

LT3692A - Monolithic Dual Tracking 3.5A Step-Down Switching Regulator; Package: QFN; Pins: 32; Temperature Range: -40°C to 125°C;
LT3692AHUH#TRPBF
型号: LT3692AHUH#TRPBF
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LT3692A - Monolithic Dual Tracking 3.5A Step-Down Switching Regulator; Package: QFN; Pins: 32; Temperature Range: -40°C to 125°C

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LT3692  
Monolithic Dual Tracking  
3.5A Step-Down  
Switching Regulator  
DescripTion  
The LT®3692 is a dual current mode PWM step-down  
DC/DCconverterwithtwointernal3.8Aswitches.Indepen-  
dentinputvoltage,shutdown,feedback,soft-start,current  
limit and comparator pins for each channel simplify com-  
plexpowersupplytrackingandsequencingrequirements.  
FeaTures  
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Wide Input Range:  
– Operation from 3V to 36V  
– OVLO Protects Circuit Through 60V Transients  
Independent Supply, Shutdown, Soft-Start,  
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Programmable Current Limit and Programmable  
Power Good for Each 3.5A Regulator  
To optimize efficiency and component size, both convert-  
ers have a programmable maximum current limit and are  
synchronized to either a common external clock input,  
or a resistor settable fixed 250kHz to 2.25MHz internal  
oscillator. A frequency divider is provided for channel 1  
to further optimize component size. At all frequencies, a  
180° phase relationship between channels is maintained,  
reducingvoltagerippleandcomponentsize.Aclockoutput  
is available for synchronizing multiple regulators.  
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Die Temperature Monitor  
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Adjustable/Synchronizable Fixed Frequency  
Operation from 250kHz to 2.25MHz with  
Synchronized Clock Output  
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Independent Synchronized Switching Frequencies  
Optimize Component Size  
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Antiphase Switching  
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Outputs Can Be Paralleled  
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Flexible Output Voltage Tracking  
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Minimum input to output voltage ratios are improved by  
allowingtheswitchtostayonthroughmultipleclockcycles  
onlyswitchingoffwhentheboostcapacitorneedsrecharg-  
ing. Independent channel operation can be programmed  
using the SHDN pin. Disabling both converters reduces  
the total quiescent to <10µA.  
Enhanced Short-Circuit Protection  
Low Dropout: 95% Maximum Duty Cycle  
5mm × 5mm QFN Package  
applicaTions  
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Automotive Supplies  
Distributed Supply Regulation  
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Burst Mode, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks  
of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective  
owners.  
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Independent Synchronized Switching Frequencies  
Extend Full Frequency Input Range  
Typical applicaTion  
Dual 1.8V/3.5A and 5V/3.5A Step-Down Converter  
CLKOUT  
V
IN  
6V TO 32V  
4.7µF  
×2  
SW1  
V
V
IN2  
IN1  
SHDN1  
BST1  
SHDN2  
BST2  
V
SW1  
IND1  
SW2  
IND2  
OUT2  
SW2  
6.8µH  
6.8µH  
42.2k  
0.47µF  
1µF  
V
OUT1  
3692 TA01b  
LT3692  
V
OUT2  
V
IN  
= 12V  
1µs/DIV  
1.8V 3.5A  
500kHz/  
250kHz  
5V 3.5A  
500kHz  
V
OUT1  
V
OUT2  
FB2  
100µF  
8.06k  
47µF  
10k  
FB1  
100k  
8.06k  
×2  
CMPI1  
CMPO1  
SS1  
CMPI2  
CMPO2  
SS2  
143k  
CLKOUT  
SW1  
PG2  
SS2  
7.15k  
60.4k  
ILIM2  
ILIM1  
DIV  
ILIM2  
CLOCKOUT  
500kHz  
CLKOUT  
60.4k  
V
C2  
V
C1  
60.4k  
47pF  
680pF  
330pF  
36.5k  
RT/SYNC  
T
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0.1µF  
GND  
33pF  
SW2  
13.0k  
17.8k  
0.1µF  
3692 TA01c  
3692 TA01a  
V
IN  
= 24V  
1µs/DIV  
3692fa  
1
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LT3692  
absoluTe MaxiMuM raTings  
pin conFiguraTion  
(Note 1)  
TOP VIEW  
V
V
, SHDN1/2, CMPO1/2............................ 40V/–0.3V  
Transient (Note 2)................................ 60V/–0.3V  
IN1/2  
IN1/2  
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25  
SW1/2....................................................................V  
IN1/2  
BST1  
CMPO1  
CMPI1  
FB1  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
24 ILIM1  
BST1/2 ........................................................... 60V/–0.3V  
23  
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
V
C1  
BST1/2 Pin Above SW1/2..........................................25V  
RT/SYNC  
CLKOUT  
IND1/2, V  
.........................................40V/–0.3V, 7A  
OUT1/2  
33  
GND  
FB1/2, CMPI1/2, SS1/2................................................5V  
RT/SYNC .....................................................................5V  
DIV, ILIM1/2.............................................................2.5V  
FB2  
T
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CMPI2  
CMPO2  
BST2  
DIV  
V
C2  
17 ILIM2  
V
, T .............................................................. 100µA  
C1/2  
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10 11 12 13 14 15 16  
UH PACKAGE  
Operating Junction Temperature Range (Note 3)  
LT3692EUH........................................ –40°C to 125°C  
LT3692IUH......................................... –40°C to 125°C  
Storage Temperature Range .................. –65°C to 150°C  
32-LEAD (5mm × 5mm) PLASTIC QFN  
θ
JA  
= 35°C/W  
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 33) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB  
*DO NOT CONNECT  
orDer inForMaTion  
LEAD FREE FINISH  
LT3692EUH#PBF  
LT3692IUH#PBF  
TAPE AND REEL  
PART MARKING*  
3692  
3692  
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION  
32-Lead (5mm × 5mm) Plastic QFN  
32-Lead (5mm × 5mm) Plastic QFN  
TEMPERATURE RANGE  
–40°C to 125°C  
–40°C to 125°C  
LT3692EUH#TRPBF  
LT3692IUH#TRPBF  
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.  
Consult LTC Marketing for information on non-standard lead based finish parts.  
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/  
For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/  
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating  
elecTrical characTerisTics  
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VVIN1/2 = 15V unless otherwise specified. (Note 3)  
PARAMETER  
CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
1.32  
1.5  
2.8  
38  
MAX  
1.4  
5
UNITS  
V
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SHDN Voltage Threshold Ch 1/2 (Note 4)  
SHDN Input Current Ch 1/2  
1.24  
V
V
= 1.3V  
= 0V, V  
µA  
V
SHDN  
V
V
V
V
V
V
Undervoltage Lockout (Note 5)  
= 0V, V = 0V  
IND1/2  
2.5  
36  
3.1  
41  
IN1  
FB1/2  
VOUT1/2  
Overvoltage Lockout Ch 1/2 (Note 6)  
V
IN  
l
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Shutdown Current  
Shutdown Current  
Quiescent Current  
Quiescent Current  
V
SHDN  
V
SHDN  
V
FB1/2  
V
FB1/2  
V
VC1/2  
= 0V  
6
10  
µA  
µA  
mA  
µA  
mV  
IN1  
IN2  
IN1  
IN2  
= 0V  
0
2
= 0.9V  
= 0.9V  
= 1V  
3
4
5
400  
790  
630  
806  
1000  
822  
l
Feedback Voltage Ch 1/2  
3692fa  
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LT3692  
elecTrical characTerisTics The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating  
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VVIN1/2 = 15V unless otherwise specified. (Note 3)  
PARAMETER  
CONDITIONS  
MIN  
780  
–12  
0
TYP  
806  
0
MAX  
830  
12  
UNITS  
mV  
l
l
l
Feedback Voltage Regulation  
Feedback Voltage Offset Ch 1 to Ch 2  
Feedback Bias Current Ch 1/2  
V
VIN1/2  
V
VC1/2  
V
FB1/2  
= 3 to 40V, V  
= 0.6 to 1.6V  
VC1/2  
= 1V  
mV  
= 0.8V, V  
= 1V  
85  
200  
nA  
VC1/2  
T Output Voltage (Note 7)  
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T = 25°C, I = 25µA, Temperature = 25°C  
250  
1.23  
–380  
mV  
V
mV  
J
TJ  
I
I
= 25µA, Temperature = 125°C  
TJ  
TJ  
= 25µA, Temperature = –40°C  
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T Error  
–60  
350  
19  
0
400  
25  
60  
450  
31  
mV  
µMho  
µA  
µA  
V
J
Error Amp g Ch 1/2  
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
= 1V, I  
VC1/2  
=
5µA  
m
VC1/2  
Error Amp Source Current Ch 1/2  
Error Amp Sink Current Ch 1/2  
Error Amp High Clamp Ch 1/2  
= 0.6V, V  
= 1V  
FB1/2  
VC1/2  
=1V, V  
= 1V  
VC1/2  
22  
28  
34  
FB1/2  
= 0.6V  
= 0.6V  
= 0.9V, V  
= 0.9V  
= 0.4V, V  
= 0V  
1.7  
0.75  
9.5  
1.9  
0.9  
120  
–12  
150  
70  
1.9  
0.9  
12  
2.1  
FB1/2  
Error Amp Switching Threshold Ch 1/2  
Soft-Start Source Current Ch 1/2  
1.05  
14.5  
2.4  
V
FB1/2  
l
= 0.05V  
= 2V  
µA  
V
FB1/2  
SS1/2  
SS1/2  
Soft-Start V Ch 1/2  
2.15  
1.4  
160  
0
OH  
FB1/2  
Soft-Start Sink Current Ch 1/2  
2
mA  
mV  
mV  
µA  
mV  
mV  
nA  
nA  
mV  
%
FB1/2  
Soft-Start V Ch 1/2  
200  
12  
OL  
FB1/2  
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Soft-Start to Feedback Offset Ch 1/2  
Soft-Start Sink Current Ch 1/2 POR  
Soft-Start POR Threshold Ch 1/2  
Soft-Start SW Disable Ch 1/2  
CMPI Bias Current Ch 1/2  
= 1V, V  
= 0V, V  
= 0.4V  
VC1/2  
SS1/2  
SS1/2  
= 0.12V (Note 8)  
400  
90  
600  
120  
150  
100  
200  
740  
94  
FB1/2  
= 0V (Note 8)  
= 0V (Note 8)  
FB1/2  
95  
115  
0
FB1/2  
= 0.8V  
= 0.8V, V  
Rising  
–100  
CMPI1/2  
CMP1/2  
CMPI1/2  
CMPI1/2  
CMPI1/2  
CMPI1/2  
CMPO Leakage Ch 1/2  
= 25V,  
70  
CMPO1/2  
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CMPI Threshold Ch 1/2  
700  
86  
720  
90  
CMPI Threshold Ch 1/2 of V  
CMPI Hysteresis Ch 1/2  
Rising (Note 9)  
FB1/2  
35  
60  
85  
mV  
µA  
µA  
kHz  
MHz  
MHz  
Deg  
µA  
V
CMPO Sink Current Ch 1/2  
RT/SYNC Reference Current  
= 0.6V, V  
= 0.2V,  
200  
11.3  
50  
300  
12  
400  
12.7  
150  
1075  
2.75  
CMPO1/2  
l
= 0.9V, V  
= 0.5V  
RT/SYNC  
FB1/2  
Minimum Switching Frequency  
Switching Frequency  
R
R
R
=0Ω  
110  
1
RT/SYNC  
RT/SYNC  
RT/SYNC  
= 28k  
=100k  
925  
2.25  
Maximum Switching Frequency  
Switching Phase Angle Ch 1 ≥ Ch 2  
DIV Reference Current  
2.5  
185  
12  
l
V
= 0.9V, V = 0.5V  
10.5  
0.51  
0.9  
13.5  
0.61  
1.1  
FB1/2  
DIV  
CH1 DIV 2 Threshold  
R
R
R
= 0V  
= 0V  
= 0V  
0.58  
1.05  
1.55  
0.25  
2
RT/SYNC  
RT/SYNC  
RT/SYNC  
CH1 DIV 4 Threshold  
V
CH1 DIV 8 Threshold  
1.45  
V
CLKOUT V  
CLKOUT V  
I
I
= –100µA  
= 100µA  
V
OL  
OH  
CLKOUT  
CLKOUT  
V
CLKOUT to SW1ON Delay ( t  
CLKOUT to SW2ON Delay ( t  
)
)
CLKOUT Rising  
CLKOUT Falling  
60  
ns  
DCLKOSW1  
30  
ns  
DCLKOSW2  
3692fa  
3
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LT3692  
elecTrical characTerisTics The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating  
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VVIN1/2 = 15V unless otherwise specified. (Note 3)  
PARAMETER  
CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
300  
150  
MAX  
UNITS  
ns  
RT/SYNC to CLKOUT Delay ( t  
RT/SYNC to CLKOUT Delay ( t  
SYNC Frequency Range  
)
V
V
= 0V to 2V Rising Edge  
= 2V to 0V Falling Edge  
DRTSYNCH  
RT/SYNC  
RT/SYNC  
)
ns  
DRTSYNCL  
250  
2000  
kHz  
Deg  
ns  
SYNC Phase Angle Ch 1 to Ch 2  
Minimum Switch On-Time Ch 1/2  
Minimum Switch Off-Time Ch 1/2  
SYNC Frequency = 250kHz  
180  
180  
200  
1.8  
ns  
Minimum Boost for 100% DC Ch 1/2 (Note 10)  
IND + V Current Ch 1/2  
1.4  
10  
2.2  
V
V
V
= 0V  
= 5V  
1.5  
0.5  
5
5
µA  
µA  
OUT  
VOUT1/2  
VOUT1/2  
l
ILIM1/2 Reference Current  
IND to V Maximum Current Ch 1/2  
V
FB1/2  
= 0.9V, V  
= 0.4V  
12  
14  
µA  
ILIM  
V
V
V
V
V
V
= 0V, V  
= 0V, V  
= 0.5V, V  
= 0.5V, V  
= 1.5V, V  
= 1.5V, V  
= 1V (Note 11)  
= 5V (Note 11)  
1
1.8  
2
2.6  
2.8  
4.8  
4.8  
2.6  
2.75  
3.6  
A
A
A
A
A
A
OUT  
ILIM1/2  
ILIM1/2  
ILIM1/2  
ILIM1/2  
ILIM1/2  
ILIM1/2  
VOUT  
VOUT  
1.25  
1.6  
1.8  
3.8  
3.8  
= 1V (Note 11)  
= 5V (Note 11)  
= 1V (Note 11)  
= 5V (Note 11)  
VOUT  
VOUT  
VOUT  
VOUT  
3.8  
l
l
5.8  
5.8  
l
Switch Leakage Current Ch 1/2  
Switch Saturation Voltage Ch 1/2  
V
= 0V  
1
5.0  
µA  
SW1/2  
I
I
= 500mA, V  
= 3A, V  
= 18V  
100  
300  
mV  
mV  
SW1/2  
SW1/2  
BST1/2  
BST1/2  
= 18V  
Boost Current Ch 1/2  
I
I
= 500mA, V  
= 18V  
9
40  
13  
55  
17  
70  
mA  
mA  
SW1/2  
SW1/2  
BST1/2  
= 3A, V  
= 18V  
BST1/2  
Minimum Boost Voltage Ch1/2 (Note 12)  
I
= 3A, V  
= 18V  
1.75  
2.0  
2.5  
V
SW1/2  
BST1/2  
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 7: The T output voltage represents the temperature at the center  
of the die while dissipating quiescent power. Due to switch power  
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dissipation and temperature gradients across the die, the T output  
J
voltage measurement does not guarantee that absolute maximum junction  
temperature will not be exceeded.  
Note 2: Absolute Maximum Voltage at V  
and SHDN1/2 pins is 60V for  
IN1/2  
nonrepetitive 1 second transients and 40V for continuous operation.  
Note 8: An internal power on reset (POR) latch is set on the positive  
transition of the SHDN1/2 pin through its threshold, thermal shutdown or  
overvoltage lockout. The output of the latch activates current sources on  
each SS pin which typically sink 400µA and discharge the SS capacitor.  
The latch is reset when both SS pins are driven below the soft-start POR  
threshold or the SHDN pin is taken below its threshold.  
Note 3: The LT3692EUH 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  
LT3692IUH is guaranteed over the full –40°C to 125°C operating junction  
temperature range.  
Note 9: The threshold is expressed as a percentage of the feedback  
reference voltage for the channel.  
Note 4: The SHDN pins can be connected to V or driven by a logic-level  
IN  
source with a series current limiting resistor.  
Note 10: To enhance dropout operation, the output switch will be turned  
off for the minimum off-time only when the voltage across the boost  
capacitor drops below the minimum boost for 100% duty cycle threshold.  
Note 5: V undervoltage lockout is defined as the voltage which the V  
IN  
IN  
pin must exceed for operation. The threshold guarantees that internal bias  
lines are regulated and switching frequency is constant. Actual minimum  
input voltage to maintain a regulated output will depend upon output  
voltage and load current. See Applications Information.  
Note 11: The IND to V  
current flowing from the IND pin to the V  
maximum current is defined as the value of  
OUT  
pin which resets the switch  
OUT  
latch when the V pin is at its high clamp.  
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Note 6: V overvoltage lockout is defined as the voltage when exceeded  
halts converter operation. See Applications Information.  
Note 12: This is the minimum voltage across the boost capacitor needed  
to guarantee full saturation of the internal power switch.  
IN  
3692fa  
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LT3692  
Typical perForMance characTerisTics  
VIN Overvoltage Threshold  
vs Temperature  
Shutdown Threshold and Minimum  
Input Voltage vs Temperature  
Shutdown Pin Input Current  
vs Temperature  
50  
45  
40  
35  
30  
25  
20  
15  
10  
5
3.5  
3.0  
40.0  
39.5  
39.0  
MINIMUM  
INPUT VOLTAGE  
V
SHDN  
= 15V  
IN  
V
= 15V  
2.5  
38.5  
38.0  
37.5  
37.0  
36.5  
36.0  
35.5  
35.0  
2.0  
1.5  
1.0  
0.5  
SHUTDOWN  
THRESHOLD VOLTAGE  
V
SHDN  
= 15V  
IN  
V
= 1.3V  
0
0
–25  
0
150  
–50  
25 50 75 100 125  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
125  
100  
150  
–50  
50  
50 75  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
–25  
0
25  
75  
–50 –25  
0
25  
100 125 150  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3692 G01  
3692 G02  
3692 G03  
FB Voltage and CH1-CH2 FB  
Offset vs Temperature  
V
IN1 Quiescent Current  
Shutdown Quiescent Current  
vs Temperature  
vs SHDN1 Voltage  
820  
815  
810  
805  
800  
8
6000  
5000  
4000  
3000  
2000  
1000  
0
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
V
= V  
= 0V  
SHDN1  
SHDN2  
6
4
I
Q1  
2
OFFSET  
150°C  
125°C  
25°C  
–50°C  
0
–2  
–4  
–6  
–8  
CH2  
CH1  
I
Q2  
1
1.2  
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8  
VOLTAGE (V)  
1.4  
75 100  
125 150  
–50 –25  
0
25 50  
–50  
50  
100 125  
150  
–25  
0
25  
75  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3692 G04  
3692 G05  
3692 G06  
Error Amplifier Transconductance  
vs Temperature  
Soft-Start-to-Feedback Offset  
vs Temperature  
TJ Output Voltage vs Temperature  
425  
420  
415  
410  
405  
400  
395  
390  
385  
380  
375  
370  
1.50  
1.25  
1.00  
0.75  
0.50  
0.25  
0
4
3
V
= 0.4V  
SS  
2
1
0
R
= 30k  
–1  
–2  
–3  
–4  
TJ  
TO GND  
–0.25  
–0.50  
R
TJ  
= 30k TO –1V  
50 75  
50 75  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
–50 –25  
0
25  
100 125 150  
50 70  
150  
–50 –25  
0
25  
100 125 150  
–50  
10 30  
90 110 130  
–30 –10  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3692 G07  
3692 G09  
3692 G08  
3692fa  
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LT3692  
Typical perForMance characTerisTics  
Comparator Sink Current  
vs Temperature  
Switching Frequency  
vs Temperature  
Comparator Thresholds  
vs Temperature  
750  
740  
730  
720  
710  
700  
690  
680  
670  
660  
650  
400  
350  
300  
250  
200  
150  
100  
50  
1800  
1600  
1400  
1200  
1000  
800  
600  
400  
200  
0
SINK CURRENT AT V  
= 0.4V  
CMPO  
R
= 44.2k  
RT/SYNC  
RISING  
THRESHOLD  
R
R
= 28.0k  
RT/SYNC  
= 13.0k  
= 0k  
RT/SYNC  
R
FALLING  
THRESHOLD  
RT/SYNC  
0
50 75  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
50 75  
25  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
–50 –25  
0
25  
100 125 150  
–50 –25  
0
100 125  
150  
–50  
50  
100 125  
150  
–25  
0
25  
75  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
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CLKOUT-to-SW1 Delay  
vs Temperature  
RT/SYNC-to-CLKOUT and SW1  
Delay vs Temperature  
Switching Phase vs Temperature  
195  
193  
191  
450  
400  
350  
300  
250  
200  
150  
100  
50  
160  
150  
140  
130  
120  
110  
100  
90  
SW1  
189  
187  
185  
183  
181  
179  
177  
175  
CLKOUT  
80  
70  
60  
0
50 75  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
–50 –25  
0
25  
100 125 150  
50 75  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
–50 –25  
0
25  
100 125 150  
–50  
50  
100 125  
150  
–25  
0
25  
75  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3692 G13  
3692 G14  
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Synchronization Duty Cycles  
vs Temperature  
DIV Voltage Threshold  
vs Temperature  
Switch Saturation Voltage  
vs Temperature  
100  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
1.8  
1.6  
1.4  
1.2  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
300  
250  
200  
150  
100  
50  
RT/SYNC FREQUENCY = 1MHz  
÷8  
I
= 3A  
SW  
MAXIMUM RT/SYNC DUTY CYCLE  
÷4  
÷2  
I
= 1A  
SW  
MINIMUM RT/SYNC DUTY CYCLE  
I
= 500mA  
SW  
0
50 75  
25  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
–50 –25  
0
100 125 150  
75 100  
–50  
50  
100 125  
150  
–50 –25  
0
25 50  
125 150  
–25  
0
25  
75  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
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Typical perForMance characTerisTics  
Switch Peak Current  
vs Temperature  
Minimum Boost Voltage  
vs Temperature  
Boost Current vs Temperature  
100  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
5.0  
4.5  
4.0  
3.5  
3.0  
2.5  
2.0  
1.5  
1.0  
0.5  
0
3.00  
2.75  
2.50  
2.25  
2.00  
1.75  
1.50  
1.25  
1.00  
I
= 3A  
SW  
V
= 1.5V  
ILIM  
3A  
V
= 0.5V  
ILIM  
V
= 0V  
ILIM  
1A  
0.5A  
50 75  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
–50 –25  
0
25  
100 125 150  
–50  
50  
100 125  
–50  
50  
100 125  
150  
–25  
0
25  
75  
150  
–25  
0
25  
75  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
TEMPERATURE (°C)  
3692 G21  
3692 G19  
3692 G20  
Switching Frequency  
vs RT/SYNC Resistance  
Efficiency, TJ vs Load Current  
Efficiency, TJ vs Load Current  
90  
88  
86  
84  
82  
80  
78  
76  
74  
72  
70  
80  
70  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
86  
84  
82  
80  
78  
76  
74  
72  
70  
70  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
2500  
2000  
EFFICIENCY  
EFFICIENCY  
1500  
T
J
T
J
1000  
500  
0
V
V
= 12V  
V
V
= 12V  
= 5V  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
= 3.3V  
FREQ = 1MHz  
FREQ = 1MHz  
3.5  
4
2
2.5  
0
0.5  
1
1.5  
3
3.5  
4
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90  
RESISTANCE (kΩ)  
0
2
3
0.5  
1
1.5  
2.5  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
3692 G24  
3692 G22  
3692 G23  
Efficiency, TJ vs Load Current  
Efficiency, TJ vs Load Current  
80  
78  
76  
74  
72  
70  
68  
66  
64  
62  
60  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
82  
80  
78  
76  
74  
72  
70  
68  
70  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
EFFICIENCY  
EFFICIENCY  
T
J
T
J
V
V
= 12V  
V
V
= 12V  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
= 2.5V  
= 1.8V  
FREQ = 1MHz  
FREQ = 1MHz  
2
2.5  
0
0.5  
1
1.5  
3
3.5  
4
0
3.5  
0.5  
1
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
4
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
LOAD CURRENT (A)  
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pin FuncTions  
BST1/2: The BST pin provides a higher than V base  
ILIM1/2: The voltage present at the ILIM pin determines  
the peak inductor current for the channel. The ILIM pin is  
driven by an internal current source with a typical value  
of 12µA. A resistor from the ILIM pin to ground sets the  
ILIM voltage. The maximum current limit range is 4.8A to  
2A when the ILIM voltages are 1.5V and 0V respectively.  
IN  
drive to the power NPN to ensure a low switch drop. If the  
voltage between the BST pin and the V pin is less than  
IN  
the voltage required to fully turn on the power NPN, the  
power switch is turned off to recharge the BST capacitor.  
CMPI1/2: The CMPI pin is an input to a comparator with a  
threshold of 720mV and 60mv of hysteresis. Connecting  
the CMPI pin to the FB pin will generate a power good  
signalwhentheoutputiswithin90%ofitsregulatedvalue.  
IND1/2:TheINDpinistheinputtotheinternalsenseresistor  
that measures current flowing in the inductor. When the  
current in the resistor exceeds the current dictated by the  
V pin, the SW latch is held in reset, disabling the output  
C
CMPO1/2: The CMPO pin is an open-collector output that  
sinks current when the CMPI pin falls below its threshold.  
For a typical input voltage above 2.8V, its output state re-  
switch. Bias current flows out of the IND pin.  
RT/SYNC: The voltage present at the RT/SYNC pin deter-  
mines the constant switching frequency. The RT/SYNC  
pin is driven by an internal current source with a typical  
value of 12µA which allows a single resistor from the RT/  
SYNCpintogroundtosettheRT/SYNCvoltageandresult-  
ing switching frequency. Minimum switching frequency  
mains true, although during shutdown, V undervoltage  
IN1  
lockout or thermal shutdown, its current sink capability is  
reduced. The COMPO pins can be left open circuit or tied  
together to form a single power good signal.  
DIV:ThevoltagepresentattheDIVpindeterminestheratio  
of channel 1 frequency to the master clock frequency set  
by the RT/SYNC pin. The DIV pin is driven by an internal  
current source with a typical value of 12µA which allows  
a single resistor from the DIV pin to ground to set the  
DIV voltage and resulting channel 1 frequency divider.  
Ratios of 1, 2, 4 and 8 are available. See the Applications  
Information section for more information.  
is typically 110kHz when V  
is 0V and maximum  
RT/SYNC  
switching frequency is typically 2.5MHz when V  
is above 950mV.  
RT/SYNC  
Driving the RT/SYNC pin with an external clock signal will  
synchronize the switch to the applied frequency. Synchro-  
nization occurs on the rising edge of the clock signal after  
theclocksignalisdetected.Eachrisingclockedgeinitiates  
an oscillator ramp reset. A gain control loop servos the  
oscillator charging current to maintain constant oscillator  
amplitude. Hence, the slope compensation and channel  
phase relationship remain unchanged. If the clock signal  
is removed, the oscillator reverts to resistor mode after  
thesynchronizationdetectioncircuitrytimesout.Theclock  
source impedance should be set such that the current out  
oftheRT/SYNCpininresistormodegeneratesafrequency  
roughly equivalent to the synchronization frequency. See  
theApplicationsInformationsectionformoreinformation.  
DNC: Do Not Connect.  
GND: The exposed pad pin is the only ground connec-  
tion for the device. The exposed pad should be soldered  
to a large copper area to reduce thermal resistance. The  
GND pin is common to both channels and also serves as  
small-signal ground. For ideal operation all small-signal  
ground paths should connect to the GND pin at a single  
point avoiding any high current ground returns.  
FB1/2:TheFBpinisthenegativeinputtotheerroramplifier.  
The output switches to regulate this pin to 806mV with  
respect to the exposed ground pad. Bias current flows  
out of the FB pin.  
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pin FuncTions  
SHDN1/2: The shutdown pin is used to control each  
channel’s operation. In addition to controlling channel 1,  
the SHDN1 pin also activates control circuitry for both  
channels and must be present for channel 2 to operate.  
When SHDN1 is below its threshold, switching on both  
channels is halted. Further reducing the SHDN1 voltage  
to 0.6V reduces the quiescent current to a typical value of  
6µA. If the shutdown features are not used, the SHDN pin  
T : The T pin outputs a voltage proportional to junction  
J J  
temperature. The pin is 250mV for 25°C and has a slope  
of 10mV/°C. See the Applications Information section for  
more information.  
V
:TheV pinistheoutputoftheerroramplifierandthe  
C
C1/2  
input to the peak switch current comparator. It is normally  
used for frequency compensation, but can also be used  
as a current clamp or control loop override. If the error  
can be tied to V . If SHDN pin is driven by a logic signal,  
IN  
amplifier drives V above the maximum switch current  
C
aseriesresistorisrequired. SeeApplicationsInformation.  
level, a voltage clamp activates. This indicates that the  
output is overloaded and current is pulled from the SS  
pin reducing the regulation point.  
SS1/2: Current flowing out the SS pin into an external  
capacitor defines the rise time of the output voltage. When  
the SS pin is lower than the 0.8V reference, the feedback  
is regulated to the SS voltage. When the SS pin exceeds  
the reference voltage, the output will regulate the FB pin  
voltage to 0.8V and the SS pin will continue to rise until  
V
: The V pin powers the internal control circuitry for  
IN1  
IN1  
bothchannelsandismonitoredbyovervoltage/undervolt-  
age lockout comparators. The V pin is also connected  
IN1  
to the collector of channel 1’s on-chip power NPN switch.  
its clamp voltage. During an output overload, the V pin is  
C
The V pin has high dI/dt edges and must be decoupled  
IN1  
driven above the maximum switch current level activating  
to ground close to the pin of the device.  
its voltage clamp. When the V clamp is activated, the SS  
C
V
: The V pin powers the output stage for channel 2  
IN2  
pinisdischargeduntiltheoutputreachesaregulationpoint  
that the maximum output current can maintain. When the  
overload condition is removed, the output soft starts from  
that voltage. In the case of a SHDN or thermal shutdown  
event, a power on reset latch ensures the capacitors on  
bothchannelsarefullydischargedbeforeeitherisreleased.  
Connecting both SS pins together ensures the outputs  
track together.  
IN2  
and is monitored by overvoltage/undervoltage lockout  
comparators. V voltage must be greater than 2.8V for  
IN1  
V
operation. TheV pinisalsothecollectorofchannel  
IN2  
IN2  
2’s on-chip power NPN switch. The V pin has high dI/  
IN2  
dt edges and must be decoupled to ground close to the  
pin of the device.  
V
: The V  
pin is the output to the internal sense  
OUT1/2  
OUT  
resistor that measures current flowing in the inductor.  
CLKOUT: The CLKOUT pin generates a square wave of 0V  
to 2.5V which is synchronized to the internal oscillator. If  
the switching frequency is set by an external resistor the  
resultant clock duty cycle will be 50%. If the RT/SYNC pin  
isdrivenbyanexternalclocksource,theresultantCLKOUT  
duty cycle will mirror the external source.  
When the current in the resistor exceeds the current dic-  
tated by the V pin, the SW latch is held in reset disabling  
C
the output switch. Bias current flows out of the V  
pin.  
OUT  
SW1/2: The SW pin is the emitter of the internal power  
NPN. At switch off, the inductor will drive this pin below  
ground with a high dV/dt. An external Schottky catch  
diode to ground, close to the SW pin and respective V  
IN  
decoupling capacitor’s ground, must be used to prevent  
this pin from excessive negative voltages.  
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block DiagraM  
V
IN1  
V
IN1  
1.3V  
+
+
SHDN1  
38V  
CHANNEL 1  
BST1  
SW1  
IND1  
DROPOUT  
THERMAL  
SHUTDOWN  
ENHANCEMENT  
PRE  
S
R
DRIVER  
CIRCUITRY  
+
Q
2.5V  
PRE  
12µA  
S
R
Q
+
+
SS1  
V
OUT1  
90mV  
V
C1  
R1  
R2  
FB1  
2.5V  
CMPI1  
12µA  
CMPO1  
+
ILIM1  
0.806V  
+
0.72V  
+
R
LIM  
SLOPE  
2.5V  
2.5V  
COMPENSATION  
12µA  
12µA  
RT/SYNC  
DIV  
T
J
CLK1  
R3  
INTERNAL  
2.5V  
CLKOUT  
GND  
V
+
IN1  
MASTER CLOCK  
OSCILLATOR  
AND AGC  
REGULATOR  
AND  
2.8V  
CLK2 TO CHANNEL 2  
REFERENCES  
R
DIV  
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Figure 1. LT3692 Block Diagram  
applicaTions inForMaTion  
The LT3692 is a dual channel, constant frequency, current  
mode buck converter with internal 3.5A switches. Each  
channelcanbeindependentlycontrolledwiththeexception  
Once the internal reference reaches its regulation point,  
the internal oscillator will start generating a master clock  
signal for the two regulators at a frequency determined  
by the voltage present at the RT/SYNC pin. The channel 1  
clock is then divided by 1, 2, 4 or 8 depending on the  
voltage present at the DIV pin. Channel 2’s clock runs at  
the master clock frequency with a 180° phase shift from  
channel 1.  
that V must be above the 2.8V undervoltage lockout  
IN1  
threshold to power the common internal regulator, oscil-  
lator and thermometer circuitry.  
If the SHDN1 pin is taken below its 1.3V threshold switch-  
ingonbothchannelswillbedisabled. Furtherreducingthe  
SHDN1 below a typical value of 0.6V will place the LT3692  
in a low quiescent current mode. In this mode the LT3692  
Alternatively, if a synchronization signal is detected by  
the LT3692 the RT/SYNC pin, the master clock will be  
generated at the incoming frequency on the rising edge  
of the synchronization pulse with channel 1 in phase with  
the synchronization signal. Frequency division and phase  
remainsthesameastheinternallygeneratedmasterclock.  
typically draws 6µA from V and <1µA from V . When  
IN1  
IN2  
theSHDNpinisdrivenabove1.3V,theinternalbiascircuits  
turnongeneratinganinternalregulatedvoltage,0.806V ,  
FB  
12µA RT/SYNC, DIV and ILIM current references, and a  
POR signal which sets the soft-start latch.  
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In addition, the internal slope compensation will be au-  
tomatically adjusted to prevent subharmonic oscillation  
during synchronization. In either mode of oscillator op-  
eration, a square wave with the master clock frequency,  
synchronized to channel 1 is present at the CLKOUT pin.  
is turned off. Once the switch is turned off the inductor  
will drive the voltage at the SW pin low until the external  
Schottky diode starts to conduct, decreasing the current  
in the inductor. The cycle is repeated with the start of each  
clock cycle. However, if the internal sense resistor voltage  
exceedsthepredeterminedlevelatthestartofaclockcycle,  
the flip-flop will not be set resulting in a further decrease  
in inductor current. Since the output current is controlled  
The two regulators are constant frequency, current mode  
step-down converters. Current mode regulators are con-  
trolled by an internal clock and two feedback loops that  
control the duty cycle of the power switch. In addition to  
thenormalerroramplifier,thereisacurrentsenseamplifier  
that monitors switch current on a cycle-by-cycle basis.  
This technique means that the error amplifier commands  
current to be delivered to the output rather than voltage.  
A voltage fed system will have low phase shift up to the  
resonant frequency of the inductor and output capacitor,  
then an abrupt 180° shift will occur. The current fed sys-  
tem will have 90° phase shift at a much lower frequency,  
but will not have the additional 90° shift until well beyond  
the LC resonant frequency. This makes it much easier to  
frequency compensate the feedback loop and also gives  
much quicker transient response.  
by the V voltage, output regulation is achieved by the  
C
error amplifier continually adjusting the V pin voltage.  
C
The error amplifier is a transconductance amplifier that  
compares the FB voltage to the lowest voltage present at  
eithertheSSpinoraninternal806mVreference. Compen-  
sationoftheloopiseasilyachievedwithasimplecapacitor  
or series resistor/capacitor from the V pin to ground.  
C
The regulators’ maximum output current occurs when the  
V pin is driven to its maximum clamp value by the error  
C
amplifier. The value of the maximum switch current can be  
programmed from 4.8A to 2A by placing a resistor from  
the ILIM pin to ground.  
Since the SS pin is driven by a constant current source, a  
singlecapacitoronthesoft-startpinwillgeneratecontrolled  
linear ramp on the output voltage.  
The Block Diagram in Figure 1 shows only one of the  
switching regulators whose operation will be discussed  
below. The additional regulator will operate in a similar  
manner with the exception that its clock will be 180° out  
of phase with the other regulator.  
If the current demanded by the output exceeds the maxi-  
mum current dictated by the V pin clamp, the SS pin  
C
will be discharged, lowering the regulation point until the  
outputvoltagecanbesupportedbythemaximumcurrent.  
Once the overload condition is removed, the regulator will  
soft-start from the overload regulation point.  
When, during power-up, an internal POR signal sets the  
soft-start latch, both SS pins will be discharged to ground  
to ensure proper start-up operation. When the SS pin volt-  
age drops below 90mV, the V pin is driven low disabling  
C
Shutdowncontrol, V overvoltage,orthermalshutdown  
switching and the soft-start latch is reset. Once the latch  
is reset the soft-start capacitor starts to charge with a  
typical value of 12µA.  
IN  
will set the soft-start latch, resulting in a complete soft-  
start sequence.  
The switch driver operates from either the V or BST volt-  
As the voltage rises above 115mV on the SS pin, the V  
IN  
C
age. An external diode and capacitor are used to generate  
pin will be driven high by the error amplifier. When the  
a drive voltage higher than V to saturate the output NPN  
voltageontheV pinexceeds0.8V,theclockset-pulsesets  
IN  
C
and maintain high efficiency. If the BST capacitor voltage  
is sufficient, the switch is allowed to operate to 100% duty  
cycle. If the boost capacitor discharges towards a level  
insufficient to drive the output NPN, a BST pin compara-  
tor forces a minimum cycle off time, allowing the boost  
capacitor to recharge.  
the driver flip-flop, which turns on the internal power NPN  
switch. This causes current from V , through the NPN  
IN  
switch, inductor and internal sense resistor to increase.  
When the voltage drop across the internal sense resistor  
exceeds a predetermined level set by the voltage on the  
V pin, the flip-flop is reset and the internal NPN switch  
C
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applicaTions inForMaTion  
A comparator with a threshold of 720mV and 60mV of  
hysteresis is provided for detecting error conditions. The  
CMPO output is an open-collector NPN that is off when  
the CMPI pin is above the threshold allowing a resistor  
to pull the CMPO pin to a desired voltage.  
the RT/SYNC pin which determines the master oscillator  
frequency as illustrated in Figure 2. A 0V to 2.5V square  
wave with the same frequency as the master oscillator  
and in phase with channel 1 is output via the CLKOUT pin.  
The CLKOUT signal can be used to synchronize multiple  
switching regulators.  
The voltage present at the T pin is proportional to the  
J
junction temperature of the LT3692. The T pin will be  
Toalleviatedutycyclerestrictionsduetominimumswitch-  
on times, channel 1’s switching frequency can be divided  
fromthemasterclockby1,2,4or8determinedbyresistor  
J
250mV for a die temperature of 25°C and will have a  
slope of 10mV/°C.  
R
in Figure 1. Channel 2’s switching frequency is not  
DIV  
Choosing the Output Voltage  
affected by the DIV pin. The DIV pin is driven by a 12µA  
currentsource. SettingresistorR setsthevoltagepres-  
DIV  
The output voltage is programmed with a resistor divider  
between the output and the FB pin. Choose the 1% resis-  
tors according to:  
ent at the DIV pin which determines the divisor as shown  
in Table 1. The DIV pin doesn’t have any input hysteresis  
near the ratio thresholds.  
VOUT  
0.806  
R1= R2 •  
– 1  
Table 1. Channel 1 Divisor vs VDIV  
DIV VOLTAGE  
< 0.5V  
FREQUENCY RATIO  
R
DIV  
V
DIV  
1
2
4
8
0
R2 should be 10k or less to avoid bias current errors. Ref-  
erence designators refer to the Block Diagram in Figure 1.  
0.5V < V < 1.0V  
62k  
100k  
150k  
DIV  
1.0V < V < 1.5V  
DIV  
1.5V < V  
DIV  
2500  
2000  
The switching frequency is typically set as high as pos-  
sible to reduce overall solution size. The LT3692 employs  
techniques to enhance dropout at high frequencies but  
efficiency and maximum input voltage decrease due to  
switching losses and minimum switch on times.  
1500  
1000  
500  
0
The maximum recommended frequency can be approxi-  
mated by the equation:  
VOUT + VD  
1
Frequency (Hz) =  
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90  
RESISTANCE (kΩ)  
V – V + VD tON(MIN)  
IN  
SW  
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whereV istheforwardvoltagedropofthecatchdiode(D1  
D
Figure 2. Switching Frequency vs RT/SYNC Resistance  
Figure 2), V is the voltage drop of the internal switch,  
SW  
and t  
in the minimum on-time of the switch.  
ON(MIN)  
Choosing the Switching Frequency  
The following example along with the data in Table 2  
illustrates the trade-offs of switch frequency selection for  
a single input voltage system.  
The LT3692 switching frequency is set by resistor R3 in  
Figure 1. The RT/SYNC pin is driven by a 12µA current  
source. Setting resistor R3 sets the voltage present at  
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Table 2. Efficiency and Size Comparisons for Different RRT/SYNC Values, 3.3V Output  
EFFICIENCY  
VIN1/2  
FREQUENCY  
250kHz  
RT/SYNC  
5.90kΩ  
13.0kΩ  
28.0kΩ  
44.2kΩ  
71.5kΩ  
V
= 12V  
V
L*  
C*  
C + L (Area)  
IN(MAX)  
2
77.8%  
38V  
12µH  
120µF  
60µF  
30µF  
22µF  
15µF  
59.8mm  
2
500kHz  
81.2%  
80.5%  
79.3%  
76.7%  
31V  
16V  
10V  
6.5V  
6.8µH  
3.3µH  
1.5µH  
0.82µH  
54.6mm  
2
1000kHz  
1500kHz  
2250kHz  
51.9mm  
2
46.9mm  
2
19.1mm  
V
is defined as the highest input voltage that maintains constant output voltage ripple.  
IN(MAX)  
*Inductor and capacitor values chosen for stability and constant ripple current.  
has the same effect as lowering the clock frequency for a  
fixed off time, resulting in a higher duty cycle and lower  
minimum input voltage. The resultant duty cycle depends  
on the charging times of the boost capacitor and can be  
approximated by the following equation:  
Example.  
V
= 25V, V  
= 3.3V, I  
= 2.5A, t  
= 250ns,  
~ 600kHz  
IN  
OUT  
SW  
OUT  
ON(MIN)  
V = 0.6V, V = 0.4V:  
D
3.3+ 0.6  
25 – 0.4+ 0.6 250e-9  
1
Max Frequency =  
1
DCMAX  
=
1
B
RT/SYNC ~ 15.8kΩ (Figure 2 )  
1+  
Input Voltage Range  
where B is 3A divided by the typical boost current from  
the Electrical Characteristics table.  
Once the switching frequency has been determined, the  
inputvoltagerangeoftheregulatorcanbedetermined.The  
minimuminputvoltageisdeterminedbyeithertheLT3692’s  
minimum operating voltage of ~2.8V, or by its maximum  
duty cycle. The duty cycle is the fraction of time that the  
internal switch is on during a clock cycle. Unlike most  
fixed frequency regulators, the LT3692 will not switch off  
at the end of each clock cycle if there is sufficient voltage  
across the boost capacitor (C3 in Figure 1) to fully satu-  
rate the output switch. Forcing switch off for a minimum  
time will only occur at the end of a clock cycle when the  
boost capacitor needs to be recharged. This operation  
This leads to a minimum input voltage of:  
VOUT + VD  
DCMAX  
V
=
– VD + VSW  
IN(MIN)  
where V is the voltage drop of the internal switch.  
SW  
Figure 4 shows a typical graph of minimum input voltage  
vsloadcurrentforFigure19,the3.3Vand1.8Vapplication.  
6
V
= 3.3V  
OUT  
5
4
3
2
1
0
t
P
START-UP  
RUNNING  
SW1  
SW2  
t /2  
P
t
P
t /2  
P
t
P
CLKOUT  
0
1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500  
CURRENT (mA)  
500  
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t
DCLKOSW1  
t
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DCLKOSW2  
Figure 3. Timing Diagram RT/SYNC = 28.0k, tP = 1µs, VDIV = 0V  
Figure 4. Minimum Input Voltage vs Load Current  
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In cases where multiple input voltages are present, or the  
V /V ratio for channel 1 is significantly different than  
The maximum input voltage is determined by the absolute  
maximum ratings of the V and BST pins and by the  
IN OUT  
IN  
channel2, channel1sfrequencycanbedividedbyafactor  
of 2, 4 or 8 from the programmed value by setting the DIV  
pin resistor to the appropriate value. Dividing channel 1’s  
frequency will increase the maximum input voltage by the  
same ratio. Channel 1’s external components will have to  
be chosen according to the resulting frequency.  
frequency and minimum duty cycle. The minimum duty  
cycle is defined as:  
DC  
= t  
• Frequency  
ON(MIN)  
MIN  
Maximum input voltage as:  
VOUT + VD  
DCMIN  
V
=
– VD + VSW  
IN(MAX)  
Example:  
V
= 3.3V, I  
= 1A, Frequency = 1MHz, Temperature  
OUT  
OUT  
Note that the LT3692 will regulate if the input voltage is  
taken above the calculated maximum voltage as long as  
= 25°C, V = 0.1V, B = 50 (from boost characteristics  
SW  
specification), V = 0.4V, t  
= 225ns. V = 0.75V.  
D
ON(MIN)  
DIV  
maximum ratings of the V and BST pins are not violated.  
IN  
However operation in this region of input voltage will  
exhibit pulse skipping behavior.  
DCMIN1 = tON(MIN1) Frequency/2 = 0.1125  
3.3+ 0.4  
Example:  
V
=
– 0.4+ 0.1= 32.6V  
IN1(MAX)  
0.1125  
V
= 3.3V, I  
= 1A, Frequency = 1MHz, Temperature  
OUT  
OUT  
= 25°C, V = 0.1V, B = 50 (from boost characteristics  
SW  
Inductor Selection and Maximum Output Current  
specification), V = 0.4V, t  
= 225ns:  
D
ON(MIN)  
A good first choice for the LT3692 inductor value is:  
1
DCMAX  
=
= 98%  
VOUT  
f
1
L =  
1+  
50  
where f is frequency in MHz and L is in µH.  
3.3+ 0.4  
0.98  
V
=
– 0.4+ 0.1= 3.48V  
IN(MIN)  
With this value the maximum load current will be ~3.5A,  
independent of input voltage. The inductor’s RMS cur-  
rent rating must be greater than your maximum load  
current and its saturation current should be higher than  
the maximum peak switch current, and will reduce the  
output voltage ripple.  
DCMIN = tON(MIN) Frequency = 0.225  
3.3+ 0.4  
V
=
– 0.4+ 0.1= 16.1V  
IN(MAX)  
0.225  
If the maximum load for a single channel is lower than  
2.5A, then you can decrease the value of the inductor and  
operate with higher ripple current, or you can adjust the  
maximum switch current for the channel via the ILIM pin.  
Thisallowsyoutouseaphysicallysmallerinductor, orone  
with a lower DCR resulting in higher efficiency.  
2 • t  
P
SW1  
SW2  
1/(2 • t )  
t
P
P
t /2  
P
t
P
The peak inductor and switch current is:  
CLKOUT  
IL  
2
ISW(PK) = IL(PK) = IOUT  
+
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t
DCLKOSW1  
t
DCLKOSW2  
To maintain output regulation, this peak current must be  
less than the LT3692’s switch current limit, ILIM. ILIM  
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can be set between 2A and 4.8A for each channel via  
a resistor from the ILIM pin to ground. The ILIM pin is  
driven by a 12µA current source. Setting resistor R  
sets the voltage present at the ILIM pin which determines  
the maximum switch current as illustrated in Figure 6. A  
capacitor from the ILIM pin to ground, or a resistor divider  
from the output, can be used to limit the peak current dur-  
ing start-up. If a capacitor is used it must be discharged  
before power-up to ensure proper operation (see 3.3V and  
1.8V 2-Stage Dual Step-Down Multi-Frequency Converter  
in Typical Applications).  
WhentheLT3692’sinputsuppliesareoperatedatdifferent  
input voltages, an input capacitor sized for that channel  
should be placed as close as possible to the respective  
LIM  
V pins.  
IN  
A caution regarding the use of ceramic capacitors at the  
input. A ceramic input capacitor can combine with stray  
inductance to form a resonant tank circuit. If power is  
applied quickly (for example by plugging the circuit into  
a live power source) this tank can ring, doubling the in-  
put voltage and damaging the LT3692. The solution is to  
either clamp the input voltage or dampen the tank circuit  
by adding a lossy capacitor in parallel with the ceramic  
capacitor. For details, see Application Note 88.  
Referring to Figure 6, as the peak current limit is reduced,  
slope compensation further reduces the peak current with  
increasing duty cycle.  
Output Capacitor Selection  
When the ILIM pin is used to reduce the peak switch cur-  
rent, the equation for inductor choice becomes:  
Typicallystep-downregulatorsareeasilycompensatedwith  
an output crossover frequency that is 1/10 of the switch-  
ing frequency. This means that the time that the output  
capacitor must supply the output load during a transient  
step is ~2 or 3 switching periods. With an allowable 1%  
drop in output voltage during the step, a good starting  
value for the output capacitor can be expressed by:  
50 VOUT  
L =  
f RILIM  
where f is frequency in MHz, L in µH and R in kΩ.  
4.5  
4.0  
Max Load Step  
Frequency 0.01VOUT  
CVOUT  
=
3.5  
3.0  
2.5  
2.0  
1.5  
Example:  
V
= 3.3V, Frequency = 1MHz, Max Load Step = 2A.  
2
OUT  
CVOUT  
=
= 60µF  
1E60.013.3V  
1.0  
0
30  
50 60 70 80 90 100  
10 20  
40  
The calculated value is only a suggested starting value.  
Increasethevalueiftransientresponseneedsimprovement  
or reduce the capacitance if size is a priority. The output  
capacitor filters the inductor current to generate an output  
with low voltage ripple. It also stores energy in order to  
satisfytransientloadsandtostabilizetheLT3692’scontrol  
loop. The switching frequency of the LT3692 determines  
the value of output capacitance required. Also, the current  
mode control loop doesn’t require the presence of output  
capacitor series resistance (ESR). For these reasons, you  
are free to use ceramic capacitors to achieve very low  
output ripple and small circuit size.  
ILIM PIN RESISTOR (kΩ)  
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Figure 6. Peak Switch Current vs ILIM Resistor  
Input Capacitor Selection  
Bypass the inputs of the LT3692 circuit with a 4.7µF or  
higher ceramic capacitor of X7R or X5R type. A lower  
value or a less expensive Y5V type can be used if there  
is additional bypassing provided by bulk electrolytic or  
tantalum capacitors.  
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Youcanalsouseelectrolyticcapacitors. TheESRsofmost  
aluminum electrolytics are too large to deliver low output  
ripple. Tantalum and newer, lower ESR organic electrolytic  
capacitors intended for power supply use, are suitable  
and the manufacturers will specify the ESR. The choice of  
capacitor value will be based on the ESR required for low  
ripple. Because the volume of the capacitor determines  
its ESR, both the size and the value will be larger than a  
ceramic capacitor that would give you similar ripple per-  
formance. One benefit is that the larger capacitance may  
give better transient response for large changes in load  
current. Table 3 lists several capacitor vendors.  
BST Pin Considerations  
The capacitor and diode tied to the BST pin generate a  
voltage that is higher than the input voltage. In most cases  
a0.47µFcapacitorandasmallSchottkydiode(suchasthe  
CMDSH-4E)willworkwell.Toensureoptimalperformance  
at duty cycles greater than 80%, use a 0.5A Schottky  
diode (such as a PMEG4005). Almost any type of film or  
ceramic capacitor is suitable, but the ESR should be <1Ω  
to ensure it can be fully recharged during the off time of  
the switch. The capacitor value can be approximated by:  
IOUT(MAX) VOUT  
CBST  
=
5 V  
V
OUT  
– 2 f  
(
)
IN  
Table 3  
VENDOR  
Taiyo Yuden  
AVX  
TYPE  
SERIES  
where I  
is the maximum load current.  
OUT(MAX)  
Ceramic X5R, X7R  
Figure 7 shows four ways to arrange the boost circuit. The  
BST pin must be more than 3V above the SW pin for full  
efficiency. Generally, for outputs of 3.3V and higher the  
standard circuit (Figure 7a) is the best. For lower output  
voltages the boost diode can be tied to the input (Fig-  
ure 7b). The circuit in Figure 7a is more efficient because  
the BST pin current comes from a lower voltage source.  
Figure 7c shows the boost voltage source from available  
DC sources that are greater than 3V. The highest efficiency  
is attained by choosing the lowest boost voltage above 3V.  
For example, if you are generating 3.3V and 1.8V and the  
3.3V is on whenever the 1.8V is on, the 1.8V boost diode  
can be connected to the 3.3V output. In any case, you  
must also be sure that the maximum voltage at the BST  
pin is less than the maximum specified in the Absolute  
Maximum Ratings section.  
Ceramic X5R, X7R  
Tantalum  
Kemet  
Tantalum  
TA Organic  
AL Organic  
T491, T494, T495  
T520  
A700  
Sanyo  
Panasonic  
TDK  
TA/AL Orgainic  
AL Organic  
POSCAP  
SP CAP  
Ceramic X5R, X7R  
Catch Diode  
The diode D1 conducts current only during switch off  
time. Use a Schottky diode to limit forward voltage drop to  
increase efficiency. The Schottky diode must have a peak  
reverse voltage that is equal to regulator input voltage and  
sized for average forward current in normal operation.  
Average forward current can be calculated from:  
IOUT  
V
IN  
The boost circuit can also run directly from a DC voltage  
that is higher than the input voltage by more than 3V, as  
in Figure 7d. The diode is used to prevent damage to the  
ID(AVG)  
=
V – V  
(
IN  
OUT  
)
Withashortedcondition, diodecurrentwillincreasetothe  
typical value determined by the peak switch current limit  
of the LT3692 set by the ILIM pin. This is safe for short  
periods of time, but it would be prudent to check with the  
diode manufacturer if continuous operation under these  
conditions can be tolerated.  
LT3692 in case V is held low while V is present. The  
X
IN  
circuit saves several components (both BST pins can be  
tied to D2). However, efficiency may be lower and dissipa-  
tion in the LT3692 may be higher. Also, if V is absent, the  
X
LT3692 will still attempt to regulate the output, but will do  
so with very low efficiency and high dissipation because  
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D2  
C3  
C3  
D2  
V
BST  
BST  
V
V
SW  
V
V
IN  
SW  
IN  
IN  
IN  
LT3692  
LT3692  
IND  
OUT  
IND  
OUT  
V
< 3V  
OUT  
V
V
OUT  
GND  
GND  
V
V
– V = V  
V
V
– V = V  
BST SW IN  
BST(MAX)  
BST  
SW  
OUT  
= V + V  
= 2 • V  
IN  
BST(MAX)  
IN  
OUT  
D2  
(7a)  
(7b)  
D2  
V
= LOWEST V  
IN  
X
V
> V + 3V  
IN  
X
OR V  
> 3V  
OUT  
C3  
BST  
BST  
V
V
SW  
V
V
IN  
SW  
IN  
IN  
IN  
LT3692  
LT3692  
IND  
OUT  
IND  
OUT  
V
< 3V  
V
< 3V  
OUT  
V
V
OUT  
GND  
GND  
V
V
V
– V = V  
V
V
V
– V = V  
BST SW X  
BST  
SW  
X
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= V + V  
= V  
X
BST(MAX)  
IN  
X
BST(MAX)  
= 3V  
= V + 3V  
IN  
X(MIN)  
X(MIN)  
(7c)  
(7d)  
Figure 7. BST Pin Considerations  
Outputs Greater Than 6V  
the switch will not be able to saturate, dropping 1.5V to  
2V in conduction.  
For outputs greater than 6V, add a resistor of 1k to 2.5k  
across the inductor to damp the discontinuous ringing of  
the SW node, preventing unintended SW current. The 12V  
output circuit in the Typical Applications section shows  
the location of this resistor.  
The minimum input voltage of an LT3692 application is  
limited by the minimum operating voltage (<3V) and by  
the maximum duty cycle as outlined above. For proper  
start-up, the minimum input voltage is also limited by  
the boost circuit. If the input voltage is ramped slowly, or  
the LT3692 is turned on with its SS pin when the output  
is already in regulation, then the boost capacitor may not  
be fully charged. Because the boost capacitor is charged  
with the energy stored in the inductor, the circuit will rely  
on some minimum load current to get the boost circuit  
running properly. This minimum load will depend on input  
and output voltages, and on the arrangement of the boost  
circuit. The Typical Performance Characteristics section  
shows plots of the minimum load current to start and to  
runasafunctionofinputvoltagefor3.3Voutputs.Inmany  
cases the discharged output capacitor will present a load  
to the switcher which will allow it to start. The plots show  
Frequency Compensation  
The LT3692 uses current mode control to regulate the  
output.Thissimplifiesloopcompensation.Inparticular,the  
LT3692 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. Generally a capacitor and a resistor in series to  
C
ground determine loop gain. In addition, there is a lower  
value capacitor in parallel. This capacitor is not part of  
the loop compensation but is used to filter noise at the  
switching frequency.  
theworst-casesituationwhereV isrampingveryslowly.  
IN  
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Loop compensation determines the stability and transient  
performance.Designingthecompensationnetworkisabit  
complicatedandthebestvaluesdependontheapplication  
and in particular the type of output capacitor. A practical  
approach is to start with one of the circuits in this data  
sheet that is similar to your application and tune the com-  
pensation network to optimize the performance. Stability  
should then be checked across all operating conditions,  
including load current, input voltage and temperature.  
Synchronization  
The RT/SYNC pin can also be used to synchronize the  
regulatorstoanexternalclocksource.DrivingtheRT/SYNC  
resistor with a clock source triggers the synchronization  
detection circuitry. Once synchronization is detected, the  
rising edge of SW1 will be synchronized to the rising edge  
of the RT/SYNC signal and the rising edge of SW2 syn-  
chronized to the falling edge of the RT/SYNC signal (see  
Figures 10 and 11). During synchronization, a 0V to 2.4V  
square wave with the same frequency and duty cycle as  
the synchronization signal is output via the CLKOUT pin  
with a typical propagation delay of 250ns. In addition, an  
internal AGC loop will adjust slope compensation to avoid  
subharmonic oscillation. If the synchronization signal is  
halted, thesynchronizationdetectioncircuitrywilltimeout  
in typically 10µs at which time the LT3692 reverts to the  
free-runningfrequencybasedontheRT/SYNCpinvoltage.  
The LT1375 data sheet contains a more thorough discus-  
sion of loop compensation and describes how to test the  
stability using a transient load.  
Figure8showsanequivalentcircuitfortheLT3692control  
loop. The error amp is a transconductance amplifier with  
finite output impedance. The power section, consisting of  
the modulator, power switch and inductor, is modeled as  
a transconductance amplifier generating an output cur-  
rent proportional to the voltage at the V pin. Note that  
The synchronizing clock signal input to the LT3692 must  
have a frequency between 200kHz and 2MHz, a duty cycle  
between 20% and 80%, a low state below 0.5V and a high  
state above 1.6V. Synchronization signals outside of these  
parameters will cause erratic switching behavior. If the  
RT/SYNC pin is held above 1.6V at any time, switching  
will be disabled.  
C
the output capacitor integrates this current, and that the  
capacitor on the V pin (C ) integrates the error amplifier  
C
C
output current, resulting in two poles in the loop. In most  
cases a zero is required and comes from either the output  
capacitor ESR or from a resistor in series with C .  
C
This simple model works well as long as the value of the  
inductor is not too high and the loop crossover frequency  
is much lower than the switching frequency. A phase lead  
If the synchronization signal is not present during regu-  
lator start-up (for example, the synchronization circuitry  
is powered from the regulator output) the RT/SYNC pin  
must remain below 1V until the synchronization circuitry  
is active for proper start-up operation.  
capacitor (C ) across the feedback divider may improve  
PL  
the transient response.  
LT3692  
CURRENT MODE  
POWER STAGE  
m
OUTPUT  
g
= 4.8mho  
C
R1  
R2  
ESR  
PL  
g
= 400µmho  
m
FB  
+
+
V
C
C1  
C1  
3.6M  
R
C
CERAMIC  
ERROR  
AMP  
TANTALUM  
OR  
POLYMER  
0.806V  
C
F
C
C
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t
P
Ifthesynchronizationsignalpowersupinanundetermined  
state (V , V , Hi-Z), connect the synchronization clock  
OL OH  
SW1  
SW2  
to the LT3692 as shown in Figure 9. The circuit as shown  
will isolate the synchronization signal when the output  
voltage is below 90% of the regulated output. The LT3692  
will start up with a switching frequency determined by the  
resistor from the RT/SYNC pin to ground.  
t
P
t
t
P
PON  
CLKOUT  
Ifthesynchronizationsignalpowersupinalowimpedance  
state (V ), connect a resistor between the RT/SYNC pin  
OL  
t
t
DCLKOSW1  
DCLKOSW2  
PON  
t
t
P
and the synchronizing clock. The equivalent resistance  
seen from the RT/SYNC pin to ground will set the start-  
up frequency.  
RT/SYNC  
DRTSYNCH  
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t
t
DRTSYNCH  
If the synchronization signal powers up in a high imped-  
ance state (Hi-Z), connect a resistor from the RT/SYNC  
pin to ground. The equivalent resistance seen from the  
RT/SYNC pin to ground will set the start-up frequency.  
Figure 11. Timing Diagram RT/SYNC = 1MHz, Duty Cycle > 50%  
Reducing Input Ripple Voltage  
Synchronizing the switches to the rising and falling edges  
ofthesynchronizationsignalprovidestheuniqueabilityto  
V
V
CC  
OUT1  
reduceinputripplecurrentsinsystemswhereV andV  
IN1  
IN2  
LT3692  
RT/SYNC  
SYNCHRONIZATION  
CIRCUITRY  
are connected to the same supply. Decreasing the input  
current ripple reduces the required input capacitance. For  
example, the input ripple voltage shown in Figure 12 for  
a typical antiphase dual 14.4V to 8.5V and 14.4V to 3.3V  
regulator is decreased from a peak of 472mV to 160mV  
as shown in Figure 13 by driving the LT3692 with a 71%  
duty cycle synchronization signal.  
PG1  
CLK  
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Figure 9. Synchronous Signal Powered from Regulators Output  
t
P
SW1  
SW2  
SW1  
SW2  
t /2  
P
t
P
INPUT  
RIPPLE V  
t /2  
P
t
P
RT/SYNC  
3692 F12  
CLKOUT  
Figure 12. Dual 14.4V/8.5V, 14.4V/3.3V with 180° Phase  
t
DCLKOSW1  
t
DCLKOSW2  
t /2  
SW1  
SW2  
t
P
P
RT/SYNC  
3692 F10  
t
DRTSYNC  
INPUT  
RIPPLE V  
Figure 10. Timing Diagram RT/SYNC = 1MHz, Duty Cycle = 50%  
RT/SYNC  
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Figure 13. Dual 14.4V/8.5V, 14.4V/3.3V with 256° Phase  
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Shutdown and Undervoltage/Overvoltage Lockout  
There is no hysteresis on the SHDN pins. If the SHDN pins  
are not connected to V , then an internal clamp regulates  
IN  
Typically, undervoltage lockout (UVLO) is used in situa-  
tions where the input supply is current limited, or has a  
relatively high source resistance. A switching regulator  
draws constant power from the source, so source cur-  
rent increases as source voltage drops. This looks like a  
negative resistance load to the source and can cause the  
sourcetocurrentlimitorlatchlowunderlowsourcevoltage  
conditions. UVLO prevents the regulator from operating  
at source voltages where these problems might occur.  
the SHDN pin voltage to 2.5V.  
If the SHDN pin is driven by a logic signal greater than  
2.5V, a series resistor is required to limit the current into  
the SHDN pin to no more than 10µA.  
Referring to Figure 15, a 249k resistor will suffice for  
a typical logic-level signal. If the logic signal is 5V or  
greater, chooseacurrentlimitingresistorequaltoR  
=
SHDN  
(V  
– 2.5V)/10µA. Place a small Schottky diode (such  
LOGIC  
Overvoltagelockout(OVLO)istypicallyusedtoshutdown  
the switching regulator during potentially harmful input  
voltage transients.  
as a BAT54) in parallel to the current-limiting resistor as  
shown in Figure 15.  
KeeptheconnectionsfromanyseriesresistorstotheSHDN  
pins short and make sure that the interplane or surface  
capacitance to switching nodes is minimized.  
Referring to Figure 14, if the SHDN pin is connected to  
V , then the overvoltage lockout threshold is set to the  
IN  
typical maximum value of 38V.  
R
SHDN  
SHDN  
LT3692  
V
LOGIC  
Additionally, an internal comparator will force both chan-  
+
nels into shutdown below the minimum V  
of 2.8V.  
IN1  
SCHOTTKY  
OPTIONAL  
LOGIC  
This feature can be used to prevent excessive discharge  
of battery-operated systems. In addition to the V un-  
3692 F15  
IF V  
< 5V  
IN1  
dervoltage lockout, both channels will be disabled when  
SHDN1 is less than 1.3V.  
Figure 15. External Control of the SHDN Pin  
Programmable UVLO may be implemented using an input  
voltage divider and one of the internal comparators (see  
the Typical Applications section).  
Soft-Start  
The output of the LT3692 regulates to the lowest voltage  
presentateithertheSSpinoraninternal0.806Vreference.  
A capacitor from the SS pin to ground is charged by an  
internal 12µA current source resulting in a linear output  
ramp from 0V to the regulated output whose duration is  
given by:  
When the SHDN pin is taken above 1.3V, its respective  
channelisallowedtooperate.WhentheSHDNpinisdriven  
below 1.3V, its channel is disabled. Taking SHDN1 below  
0.6VwillplacetheLT3692inalowquiescentcurrentmode.  
A graph of quiescent current vs SHDN1 voltage can be  
found in the Typical Performance Characteristics section.  
CSS 0.806V  
tRAMP  
=
12µA  
V
INX  
At power-up, a reset signal sets the soft-start latch and  
discharges both SS pins to approximately 0V to ensure  
proper start-up. When both SS pins are fully discharged  
the latch is reset and the internal 12µA current source  
starts to charge the SS pin.  
1.3V  
+
+
SHDN1  
38V  
THERMAL  
SHUTDOWN  
When the SS pin voltage is below 115mV, the V pin is  
C
CHANNEL  
DISABLE  
LT3692  
pulled low which disables switching. This allows the SS  
3692 F15  
pin to be used as an individual shutdown for each channel.  
Figure 14. Connect SHDN to VIN to Select Default OVLO and UVLO  
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As the SS pin voltage rises above 90mV, the V pin is re-  
The comparators can be used to monitor input and output  
voltages as well as die temperature. See the Typical Ap-  
plications circuit collection for examples.  
C
leased and the output is regulated to the SS voltage. When  
the SS pin voltage exceeds the internal 0.806V reference,  
theoutputisregulatedtothereference. TheSSpinvoltage  
will continue to rise until it is clamped at 2V.  
Output Tracking/Sequencing  
Complexoutputtrackingandsequencingbetweenchannels  
can be implemented using the LT3692’s SS and CMPO  
pins. Figure 16 shows several configurations for output  
tracking/sequencing for a 3.3V and 1.8V application.  
In the event of a V undervoltage lockout, the soft-start  
IN1  
latch is set for both channels, triggering a full start-up  
sequence. If a channel’s SHDN pin is driven below 1.3V,  
its overvoltage lockout is enabled, or the internal die  
temperature for its power switch exceeds its maximum  
rating during normal operation, the soft-start latch is set  
for that channel.  
Independent soft-start for each channel is shown in Fig-  
ure 16a. The output ramp time for each channel is set by  
thesoft-startcapacitorasdescribedinthesoft-startsection.  
Inaddition,iftheloadexceedsthemaximumoutputswitch  
Ratiometric tracking is achieved in Figure 16b by con-  
necting both SS pins together. In this configuration, the  
SS pin source current is doubled (24µA) which must be  
taken into account when calculating the output rise time.  
current, the output will start to drop causing the V pin  
C
clamp to be activated. As long as the V pin is clamped,  
C
the SS pin will be discharged. As a result, the output will  
be regulated to the highest voltage that the maximum  
output current can support. For example, if a 6V output is  
loaded by 1Ω the SS pin will drop to 0.48V, regulating the  
output at 4.8V ( 4.8A • 1Ω ). Once the overload condition  
is removed, the output will soft start from the temporary  
voltage level to the normal regulation point.  
By connecting a feedback network from V  
to the SS2  
OUT1  
voltage, absolute  
pin with the same ratio that sets V  
OUT2  
tracking shown in Figure 16c is implemented. The mini-  
mum value of the top feedback resistor (R1) should be set  
such that the SS pin can be driven all the way to ground  
with 1.4mA of sink current when V  
is at its regulated  
OUT1  
Since the SS pin is clamped at 2V and has to discharge  
to 0.806V before taking control of regulation, momentary  
overload conditions will be tolerated without a soft-start  
recovery.ThetypicaltimebeforetheSSpintakescontrolis:  
voltage. In addition, a small V  
voltage offset will be  
OUT2  
present due to the SS2 12µA source current. This offset  
can be corrected for by slightly reducing the value of R2.  
Figure 16d illustrates output sequencing. When V  
is  
OUT1  
CSS 1.2V  
1.4mA  
within 10% of its regulated voltage, CMPO1 releases the  
SS2 soft-start pin allowing V to soft-start. In this case  
tSS(CONTROL)  
=
OUT2  
CMPO1 will be pulled up to 2V by the SS pin. If a greater  
voltage is needed for CMPO1 logic, a pull-up resistor to  
Open-Collector Comparators  
V
can be used. This will decrease the soft-start ramp  
OUT1  
The CMPO pin is the open-collector output of an internal  
comparator. The comparator compares the CMPI pin volt-  
age to 90% of the reference voltage (0.72V) with 60mV  
of hysteresis.  
time and increase tolerance to momentary shorts.  
If precise output ramp up and down is required, drive the  
SS pins as shown in Figure 16e. The minimum value of  
resistor (R3) should be set such that the SS pin can be  
driven all the way to ground with 1.4mA of sink current  
during power-up and fault conditions.  
The CMPO pin has a typical sink capability of 300µA when  
theCMPIpinisbelowthethresholdandcanwithstand38V  
when the threshold is exceeded. The CMPO pin is active  
(sink capability is reduced in shutdown and undervoltage  
lockoutmode)aslongastheV pinvoltageexceeds2.8V.  
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Independent Start-Up  
Ratiometric Start-Up  
Absolute Start-Up  
V
V
OUT1  
0.5V/DIV  
V
OUT1  
OUT1  
0.5V/DIV  
0.5V/DIV  
PG1  
PG2  
PG1  
PG2  
PG1  
V
V
V
OUT2  
OUT2  
OUT2  
0.5V/DIV  
0.5V/DIV  
0.5V/DIV  
PG2  
5ms/DIV  
10ms/DIV  
10ms/DIV  
LT3692  
LT3692  
LT3692  
V
OUT1  
V
OUT1  
V
OUT1  
R1 R3  
R2  
R1 R3  
R1 R3  
FB1  
CMPI1  
FB1  
CMPI1  
FB1  
CMPI1  
R2  
R2  
2.5V  
2.5V  
2.5V  
CMPO1  
CMPO1  
CMPO1  
12µA  
SS1  
12µA  
SS1  
12µA  
SS1  
PG1  
PG1  
PG1  
0.72V  
+
0.72V  
+
0.72V  
+
0.1µF  
0.1µF  
R4 R6  
0.1µF  
V
V
V
OUT2  
OUT2  
OUT2  
R4 R6  
R5  
R4 R6  
R5  
FB2  
FB2  
FB2  
CMPI2  
CMPI2  
CMPI2  
R5  
2.5V  
2.5V  
2.5V  
CMPO2  
CMPO2  
CMPO2  
PG2  
PG2  
PG2  
12µA  
SS2  
12µA  
SS2  
12µA  
SS2  
0.72V  
+
0.72V  
+
0.72V  
+
R8  
0.22µF  
R7  
(16a)  
(16b)  
(16c)  
Output Sequencing  
Controlled Power Up and Down  
V
OUT1  
V
OUT1  
0.5V/DIV  
0.5V/DIV  
PG1/PG2  
V
OUT2  
V
OUT2  
0.5V/DIV  
0.5V/DIV  
PG1  
PG2  
SS1/2  
10ms/DIV  
10ms/DIV  
LT3692  
LT3692  
V
OUT1  
V
OUT1  
R1  
R2  
R1 R3  
FB1  
CMPI1  
FB1  
CMPI1  
R2  
2.5V  
2.5V  
CMPO1  
CMPO1  
12µA  
SS1  
12µA  
SS1  
PG1  
PG1  
0.72V  
+
0.72V  
+
R5  
+
0.1µF  
V
OUT2  
V
OUT2  
R4 R6  
R5  
R4 R6  
R5  
FB2  
CMPI2  
FB2  
CMPI2  
2.5V  
2.5V  
CMPO2  
CMPO2  
PG2  
PG2  
12µA  
SS2  
12µA  
SS2  
0.72V  
+
0.72V  
+
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0.22µF  
(16d)  
(16e)  
Figure 16. SS Pin Configurations  
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Application Optimization  
Single Step Down:  
1.8 + 0.6  
36V – 0.4+ 0.6 225ns  
1
In multiple channel applications requiring large V to  
OUT  
IN  
Frequency (Hz) =  
250kHz  
V
ratios, the maximum frequency and resulting in-  
ductor size is determined by the channel with the largest  
ratio. The LT3692’s multi-frequency operation allows the  
user to minimize component size for each channel while  
maintaining constant frequency operation. The circuit in  
Figure 17 illustrates this approach. A 2-stage step-down  
approach coupled with multi-frequency operation will  
further reduce external component size by allowing an  
36V – 3.3 3.3  
36V 250kHz  
(
)
L1=  
L2 =  
12µH  
36V – 1.8 1.8  
36V 250kHz  
(
)
6.8µH  
2-Stage Step-Down:  
increase in frequency for the channel with the lower V  
IN  
3.3+ 0.6  
1
to V  
ratio. The drawback to this approach is that the  
OUT  
Frequency (Hz) =  
400kHz  
36V – 0.4+ 0.6 225ns  
output power capability for the first stage is determined  
by the output power drawn from the second stage. The  
dual step-down application in Figure 18 steps down the  
36V – 3.3 3.3  
(
)
L1=  
L2 =  
7.5µH  
2µH  
36V 400kHz  
input voltage (V ) to the highest output voltage then  
IN1  
usesthatvoltagetopowerthesecondoutput(V ).V  
IN2  
OUT1  
3.3 – 1.8 1.8  
3.3 400kHz  
(
)
must be able to provide enough current for its output plus  
V
maximum load. Note that the V  
voltage must  
OUT2  
OUT1  
be above V ’s minimum input voltage as specified in the  
IN2  
2-Stage Step-Down Multi-Frequency:  
= 100k, FREQ1 = 400kHz, FREQ2 = 1600kHz.  
Electrical Characteristics (2.8V) when the second channel  
starts to switch. Delaying channel 2 can be accomplished  
by either independent soft-start capacitors or sequencing  
with the CMP01 output.  
R
DIV  
36V – 3.3 3.3  
36V 400kHz  
(
)
L1=  
7.5µH  
For example, assume a maximum input of 36V:  
3.3 – 1.8 1.8  
3.3 2MHz  
(
)
L2 =  
500nH  
V = 36V, V  
= 3.3V at 1.5A and V  
= 1.8V at 1.5A.  
IN  
OUT1  
OUT2  
VOUT + VD  
1
Frequency (Hz) =  
In addition, R  
= 40.2k reduces the peak current limit  
ILIM2  
V – V + VD tON(MIN)  
IN  
SW  
on channel to 2.5A, which reduces inductor size and catch  
diode requirements.  
V – V  
V  
OUT  
(
)
IN  
OUT  
L =  
V f  
IN  
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V
IN  
5V TO 36V  
4.7µF  
4.7µF  
V
IN1  
V
IN2  
SHDN1  
BST1  
SHDN2  
BST2  
SW1  
IND1  
SW2  
IND2  
8.2µH  
8.2µH  
24.9k  
0.47µF  
0.47µF  
LT3692  
V
V
OUT2  
OUT1  
3.3V 3A  
400kHz  
V
OUT1  
V
1.8V 3A  
200kHz  
OUT2  
100µF  
×3  
100µF  
100pF 10k  
100pF  
8.06k  
FB1  
FB2  
8.06k  
100k  
CMPI1  
CMPI2  
CMPO1  
SS1  
CMPO2  
SS2  
PG  
ILIM1  
ILIM2  
V
V
C2  
C1  
CLOCKOUT  
400kHz  
RT/SYNC CLKOUT  
DIV  
0.1µF  
680pF  
470pF  
T
J
GND  
0.1µF  
33pF  
33pF  
120k  
10k  
10.2k 62k  
0.1µF  
49.9k  
16.5k  
120k  
3692 F17  
Figure 17. 3.3V and 1.8V Dual Step-Down Multi-Frequency Converter  
V
IN  
5V TO 36V  
4.7µF  
1µF  
V
V
IN2  
IN1  
SHDN1  
BST1  
SHDN2  
BST2  
SW1  
IND1  
SW2  
IND2  
8.2µH  
24.9k  
1µH  
0.47µF  
0.22µF  
LT3692  
V
V
OUT2  
OUT1  
1.8V 1A  
V
OUT1  
V
3.3V 2.5A  
400kHz  
OUT2  
1600kHz  
47µF  
100µF  
100pF  
8.06k  
10k  
100pF  
8.06k  
FB1  
FB2  
100k  
PG  
CMPI1  
CMPI2  
CMPO1  
SS1  
CMPO2  
SS2  
ILIM1  
ILIM2  
0.1µF  
V
V
C2  
C1  
CLOCKOUT  
1600kHz  
RT/SYNC CLKOUT  
DIV  
470pF  
330pF  
T
J
GND  
0.1µF  
33pF  
33pF  
49.9k  
120k  
16.5k  
47.5k 100k  
36.5k  
40.2k  
0.1µF  
3692 F18  
Figure 18. 3.3V and 1.8V 2-Stage Dual Step-Down Multi-Frequency Converter  
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Shorted and Reverse Input Protection  
PCB Layout  
If the inductor is chosen so that it won’t saturate exces-  
sively,anLT3692step-downregulatorwilltolerateashorted  
output. There is another situation to consider in systems  
where the output will be held high when the input to the  
LT3692 is absent. This may occur in battery charging  
applicationsorinbatteryback-upsystemswhereabattery  
or some other supply is diode OR-ed with the LT3692’s  
For proper operation and minimum EMI, care must be  
taken during printed circuit board (PCB) layout. Figure 20  
shows the high di/dt paths in the buck regulator circuit.  
Notethatlargeswitchedcurrentsflowinthepowerswitch,  
the catch diode and the input capacitor. The loop formed  
by these components should be as small as possible.  
These components, along with the inductor and output  
capacitor, should be placed on the same side of the circuit  
board and their connections should be made on that layer.  
Place a local, unbroken ground plane below these com-  
ponents, and tie this ground plane to system ground at  
one location, ideally at the ground terminal of the output  
capacitor C2. Additionally, the SW and BST traces should  
be kept as short as possible.  
output. If the V  
pin is allowed to float and the SHDN  
IN1/2  
pin is held high (either by a logic signal or because it is  
tied to V ), then the LT3692’s internal circuitry will pull its  
IN  
quiescent current through its SW pin. This is fine if your  
system can tolerate a few mA in this state. If you ground  
the SHDN pin, the SW pin current will drop to essentially  
zero. However, if the V pin is grounded while the output  
IN  
is held high, then parasitic diodes inside the LT3692 can  
pull large currents from the output through the SW pin  
Thermal Considerations  
and the V  
pin. Figure 19 shows a circuit that will run  
IN1/2  
The PCB must also provide heat sinking to keep the  
LT3692 cool. The exposed metal on the bottom of the  
package must be soldered to a ground plane. This ground  
should be tied to other copper layers below with thermal  
vias; these layers will spread the heat dissipated by the  
LT3692.Placeadditionalviasnearthecatchdiodes.Adding  
more copper to the top and bottom layers and tying this  
copper to the internal planes with vias can further reduce  
thermal resistance. With these steps, the thermal resis-  
tance from die (or junction) to ambient can be reduced to  
only when the input voltage is present and that protects  
against a shorted or reversed input.  
PARASITIC DIODE  
D4  
V
SW  
IN  
V
V
IN1/2  
OUT1/2  
LT3692  
3692 F19  
θ
JA  
= 35°C/W.  
Figure 19. Diode D4 Prevents a Shorted Input from Discharging a  
Backup Battery Tied to the Output  
LT3692  
GND  
LT3692  
GND  
LT3692  
GND  
V
V
V
IN  
SW  
SW  
SW  
IN  
IN  
3692 F20  
(20a)  
(20b)  
(20c)  
Figure 20. Subtracting the Current when the Switch is On (20a) from the Current when the Switch is Off (20b) Reveals the Path of the  
High Frequency Switching Current (20c). Keep this Loop Small. The Voltage on the SW and BST Traces will Also Be Switched; Keep  
These Traces as Short as Possible. Finally, Make Sure the Circuit is Shielded with a Local Ground Plane  
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The power dissipation in the other power components  
such as catch diodes, boost diodes and inductors, cause  
additional copper heating and can further increase what  
the IC sees as ambient temperature. See the LT1767 data  
sheet’s Thermal Considerations section.  
Generating a Negative Regulated Voltage  
The simple charge pump circuit in Figure 22 uses the  
CLKOUT pin output to generate a negative voltage, elimi-  
nating the need for an external regulated supply. Surface  
mount capacitors and dual-package Schottky diodes  
minimize the board area needed to implement the nega-  
tive voltage supply.  
Die Temperature and Thermal Shutdown  
The LT3692 T pin outputs a voltage proportional to the  
J
internal junction temperature. The T pin typically outputs  
J
250mV for 25°C and has a slope of 10mV/°C. Without the  
LT3692  
R1  
aidofexternalcircuitry,theT pinoutputisvalidfrom20°C  
J
T
J
to150°C(200mVto1.5V)withamaximumloadof100µA.  
V
NEG  
GND  
+
Full Temperature Range Measurement  
3692 F23  
To extend the operating temperature range of the T out-  
J
put below 20°C, connect a resistor from the T pin to a  
J
Figure 21. Circuit to Extend the TJ Pin Operating Range  
negative supply as shown in Figure 21. The negative rail  
voltage and T pin resistor may be calculated using the  
J
following equations:  
30k  
2 TEMP(MIN)°C  
T
J
VNEG  
100  
LT3692  
CLKOUT  
GND  
330pF  
D4  
| VNEG  
33µA  
|
R1 ≤  
0.1µF  
D3  
3692 F23  
D3, D4: ZETEX BAT54S  
where:  
TEMP(MIN)°C is the minimum temperature where a  
Figure 22. Circuit to Generate the Negative Voltage Rail to  
Extend the TJ Pin Operating Range  
valid T pin output is required.  
J
V
NEG  
= Regulated negative voltage supply.  
For example:  
TEMP(MIN)°C = –40°C  
V
NEG  
V
NEG  
≤ –0.8V  
= –1, R1 ≤ |V |/33µA = 30.2kΩ  
NEG  
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As a safeguard, the LT3692 has an additional thermal  
shutdownthresholdsetatatypicalvalueof163°Cforeach  
channel. Each time the threshold is exceeded, a power on  
sequence for that channel will be initiated. The sequence  
will then repeat until the thermal overload is removed.  
clock signal phase delay. Figures 23 and 24 show the im-  
pact of capacitive loading on the CLKOUT signal rise and  
fall times. Note that a typical 10:1 150MHz oscilloscope  
probe contributes significant capacitance to the CLKOUT  
node, necessitating a low capacitance probe for accurate  
measurements.ApplicationsrequiringCLKOUTtogenerate  
the negative supply voltage and provide the synchroniza-  
tion clock to other regulators may benefit from buffering  
CLKOUT prior to the charge pump circuitry.  
It should be noted that the T pin voltage represents  
J
a steady-state temperature and should not be used to  
guarantee that maximum junction temperatures are  
not exceeded. Instantaneous power along with thermal  
gradients and time constants may cause portions of the  
die to exceed maximum ratings and thermal shutdown  
thresholds. Be sure to calculate die temperature rise for  
steady state (>1Min) as well as impulse conditions.  
Other Linear Technology Publications  
Application notes AN19, AN35 and AN44 contain more  
detailed descriptions and design information for buck  
regulators and other switching regulators. The LT1376  
data sheet has a more extensive discussion of output  
ripple, loop compensation and stability testing. Design  
Note DN100 shows how to generate a dual (+ and –)  
output supply using a buck regulator.  
CLKOUT Capacitive Loading  
A minor drawback to generating a negative rail from the  
CLKOUT pin is that the charge pump adds capacitance to  
the CLKOUT pin, resulting in an output synchronization  
SCOPE PROBE: 15pF  
CHARGE PUMP  
CHARGE PUMP  
SCOPE PROBE: 15pF  
SYNCHRONIZED LT3692  
RT/SYNC PIN  
FET PROBE: 2pF  
SYNCHRONIZED  
LT3692 RT/SYNC PIN  
500mV/DIV  
500mV/DIV  
FET PROBE: 2pF  
3692 F23  
3692 F24  
40ns/DIV  
FREQUENCY: 1.000MHz  
20ns/DIV  
FREQUENCY: 1.000MHz  
Figure 23. CLKOUT Rise Time  
Figure 24. CLKOUT Fall Time  
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V
IN  
5V TO 36V  
4.7µF  
1µF  
V
V
IN2  
IN1  
SHDN1  
BST1  
SHDN2  
BST2  
SW1  
IND1  
SW2  
IND2  
8.2µH  
24.9k  
1µH  
0.47µF  
0.22µF  
LT3692  
V
V
OUT2  
OUT1  
1.8V 1A  
V
OUT1  
V
3.3V 2.5A  
400kHz  
OUT2  
1600kHz  
47µF  
100µF  
100pF  
8.06k  
10k  
100pF  
8.06k  
FB1  
FB2  
100k  
PG  
CMPI1  
CMPI2  
CMPO1  
SS1  
CMPO2  
SS2  
ILIM1  
ILIM2  
0.1µF  
V
V
C2  
C1  
CLOCKOUT  
1600kHz  
RT/SYNC CLKOUT  
DIV  
470pF  
330pF  
T
J
GND  
0.1µF  
33pF  
33pF  
49.9k  
120k  
16.5k  
47.5k 100k  
36.5k  
40.2k  
0.1µF  
3692 TA02  
12V to 3.3V and 2.5V Converter with Start-Up Current Limiting  
V
IN  
12V  
4.7µF  
4.7µF  
V
V
IN2  
IN1  
SHDN1  
BST1  
SHDN2  
BST2  
SW1  
IND1  
SW2  
IND2  
2.2µH  
2.2µH  
24.9k  
0.22µF  
0.22µF  
100pF  
LT3692  
V
V
OUT2  
OUT1  
3.3V 3A  
1MHz  
V
OUT1  
V
2.5V 3A  
1MHz  
OUT2  
100pF 16.9k  
47µF  
47µF  
FB1  
FB2  
8.06k  
8.06k  
CMPI1  
CMPI2  
CMPO2  
SS2  
CMPO1  
SS1  
ILIM1  
ILIM2  
V
V
C2  
C1  
CLOCKOUT  
1MHz  
RT/SYNC CLKOUT  
DIV  
33pF  
0.1µF  
120k  
0.1µF  
330pF  
T
J
GND  
33pF  
330pF  
120k  
0.1µF  
0.1µF  
21.0k  
28.0k  
0.1µF  
49.9k  
24.9k  
3692 TA04  
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LT3692  
Typical applicaTions  
3.3V/6A Single Output with UVLO and 100°C Temperature Warning  
V
IN  
6V TO 30V  
4.7µF  
4.7µF  
80.6k  
V
V
IN2  
IN1  
6.5V UVLO RISING  
6V UVLO FALLING  
SHDN1  
BST1  
SHDN2  
BST2  
SW1  
IND1  
SW2  
IND2  
10k  
6.8µH  
6.8µH  
FB1  
0.22µF  
8.06k  
0.22µF  
100k  
V
OUT  
LT3692  
3.3V 6A  
V
V
OUT1  
V
OUT  
OUT2  
FB2  
800kHz  
EFFECTIVE RIPPLE  
100pF 24.9k  
47µF  
47µF  
FB1  
CMPI1  
CMPI2  
CMPO2  
SS2  
100°C TEMP FLAG  
CMPO1  
SS1  
SS1  
ILIM1  
ILIM2  
ILIM1  
V
C1  
V
C2  
V
C1  
RT/SYNC CLKOUT  
DIV  
CLOCKOUT 400kHz  
0.1µF  
680pF  
T
J
GND  
28k  
33pF  
R3  
73.2k  
60.4k  
10k  
10.2k  
0.1µF  
3692 TA05  
Power Supply Dual Input Single 3.3V/4A Output Step-Down Converter  
V
IN2  
V
IN1  
5V TO 36V  
1A MAX  
5V TO 36V  
4.7µF  
2.2µF  
V
V
IN2  
IN1  
SHDN1  
BST1  
SHDN2  
BST2  
SW1  
IND1  
SW2  
IND2  
5.6µH  
24.9k  
6.8µH  
0.22µF  
0.22µF  
47µF  
LT3692  
V
OUT1  
3.3V  
4A  
V
V
OUT1  
V
OUT1  
OUT2  
100pF  
47µF  
FB1  
FB2  
CMPI2  
CMPO2  
SS2  
8.06k  
100k  
CMPI1  
FB1  
PG  
CMPO1  
SS1  
ILIM1  
ILIM2  
V
C1  
V
C2  
V
C1  
RT/SYNC CLKOUT  
DIV  
CLOCKOUT 400kHz  
0.1µF  
330pF  
0.1µF  
T
J
GND  
33pF  
49.9k  
0.1µF  
120k  
24.9k  
10.2k  
3692 TA07  
3692fa  
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LT3692  
Typical applicaTions  
5V and 1.8V Dual 2-Stage Converter  
1µF  
V
IN  
6V TO 36V  
4.7µF  
V
V
IN2  
IN1  
SHDN1  
BST1  
SHDN2  
BST2  
SW1  
IND1  
SW2  
IND2  
8.2µH  
42.2k  
1µH  
0.22µF  
0.22µF  
LT3692  
V
V
OUT2  
OUT1  
1.8V 2A  
2MHz  
V
OUT1  
V
5V 2A  
OUT2  
500kHz  
47µF  
×2  
220pF  
8.06k  
47µF  
10k  
100pF  
8.06k  
FB1  
FB2  
FB1  
CMPI1  
CMPI2  
R9  
100k  
PG  
CMPO1  
SS1  
CMPO2  
SS2  
ILIM1  
ILIM2  
V
C1  
V
C2  
RT/SYNC CLKOUT  
DIV  
330pF  
47pF  
33pF  
330pF  
0.1µF  
T
J
GND  
0.1µF  
120k  
36.5k  
61.9k 100k  
49.9k 39.2k  
120k  
0.1µF  
3692 TA10  
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LT3692  
Typical applicaTions  
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LT3692  
Typical applicaTions  
5V, 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V Synchronized Quad Output  
V
5V  
2A  
OUT1  
2.2µF  
SV  
PV  
IN  
IN2  
PV  
DDR  
IN  
3.3µH  
270k  
V
3.3V  
2A  
OUT2  
V
PGOOD  
SW  
FB  
IN1  
7V TO 36V  
100µF  
100µF  
100µF  
4.7µF  
×2  
LT3612  
RUN  
MODE  
RT  
ITH  
TRACK/SS  
PGND  
60.4k  
SGND  
V
V
IN2  
IN1  
SHDN1  
BST1  
SHDN2  
BST2  
SW1  
IND1  
SW2  
IND2  
6.8µH  
6.8µH  
FB1  
2.2µF  
0.22µF  
0.22µF  
47µF  
SV  
PV  
IN  
IN2  
PV  
LT3692  
DDR  
IN  
V
OUT1  
V
3.3µH  
V
2.5V  
2A  
OUT2  
OUT3  
PGOOD  
SW  
FB  
100pF 42.2k  
47µF  
FB1  
FB2  
LT3612  
191k  
RUN  
MODE  
RT  
CMPI1  
CMPI2  
100k  
8.06k  
ITH  
100°C  
TEMP FLAG  
CMPO2  
SS2  
TRACK/SS  
PGND  
CMPO1  
SS1  
60.4k  
SS1  
SGND  
ILIM1  
ILIM2  
ILIM1  
V
C1  
CLOCKOUT  
600kHz  
V
V
C2  
C1  
RT/SYNC CLKOUT  
DIV  
0.1µF  
330pF  
T
J
2.2µF  
GND  
28k  
33pF  
SV  
IN  
PV  
IN2  
PV  
73.2k  
DDR  
IN  
3.3µH  
V
1.8V  
2A  
0.1µF  
OUT4  
60.4k  
24.9k  
16k  
R14  
49.9k  
PGOOD  
SW  
FB  
LT3612  
121k  
RUN  
MODE  
RT  
ITH  
TRACK/SS  
PGND  
60.4k  
SGND  
3692 TA08  
0.1µF  
3692fa  
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LT3692  
package DescripTion  
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings.  
UH Package  
32-Lead Plastic QFN (5mm × 5mm)  
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1693 Rev D)  
0.70 ±0.05  
5.50 ±0.05  
4.10 ±0.05  
3.45 ± 0.05  
3.50 REF  
(4 SIDES)  
3.45 ± 0.05  
PACKAGE OUTLINE  
0.25 ± 0.05  
0.50 BSC  
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT  
APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED  
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD  
PIN 1 NOTCH R = 0.30 TYP  
OR 0.35 × 45° CHAMFER  
R = 0.05  
TYP  
0.00 – 0.05  
R = 0.115  
TYP  
0.75 ± 0.05  
5.00 ± 0.10  
(4 SIDES)  
31 32  
0.40 ± 0.10  
PIN 1  
TOP MARK  
(NOTE 6)  
1
2
3.45 ± 0.10  
3.50 REF  
(4-SIDES)  
3.45 ± 0.10  
(UH32) QFN 0406 REV D  
0.200 REF  
0.25 ± 0.05  
0.50 BSC  
NOTE:  
1. DRAWING PROPOSED TO BE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE  
M0-220 VARIATION WHHD-(X) (TO BE APPROVED)  
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 0.20mm ON ANY SIDE  
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED  
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION  
ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE  
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LT3692  
revision hisTory  
REV  
DATE  
DESCRIPTION  
PAGE NUMBER  
A
3/13  
Clarified Shutdown Quiescent Current vs Temperature Graph  
Clarified SHDN1/2 Pin Function description  
5
9
Clarified SHDN pin operation in Applications Information operation in general description  
Clarified SHDN pin operation description in Applications Information  
10  
20  
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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-  
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tion that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.  
LT3692  
Typical applicaTion  
1.2MHz, 12V to 3.3V at 3A, 5V at 3A  
V
IN  
12V  
4.7µF  
4.7µF  
V
V
IN2  
IN1  
SHDN1  
BST1  
SHDN2  
BST2  
SW1  
IND1  
SW2  
IND2  
2.2µH  
2.2µH  
42.2k  
0.22µF  
0.22µF  
LT3692  
V
V
OUT2  
OUT1  
3.3V 3A  
1.2MHz  
5V 3A  
V
OUT1  
V
OUT2  
FB2  
1.2MHz  
100pF 24.9k  
100pF  
8.06k  
22µF  
47µF  
FB1  
100k  
100k  
CMPI1  
CMPI2  
8.06k  
PG1  
CMPO1  
SS1  
CMPO2  
SS2  
PG  
ILIM1  
ILIM2  
V
V
C2  
C1  
CLOCKOUT  
1.2MHz  
RT/SYNC CLKOUT  
DIV  
0.1µF  
120k  
330pF  
33pF  
330pF  
30.1k  
T
J
GND  
0.1µF  
33pF  
49.9k  
24.9k  
42.2k  
0.1µF  
120k  
3692 TA09  
relaTeD parTs  
PART  
DESCRIPTION  
COMMENTS  
V : 4V to 36V, V  
LT3507  
36V, Triple 2.4A, 1.4A and 1.4A (I ), 2.5MHz, High Efficiency Step-Down  
DC/DC Converter with LDO Controller  
= 0.8V, I = 7mA, I = 1µA,  
OUT(MIN) Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
(5mm × 7mm) QFN-38  
LT3508  
LT3680  
LT3693  
LT3480  
LT3980  
LT3971  
LT3991  
36V with Transient Protection to 40V, Dual 1.4A (I ), 3MHz, High Efficiency V : 3.7V to 37V, V  
= 0.8V, I = 4.6mA, I = 1µA,  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN) Q SD  
Step-Down DC/DC Converter  
(4mm × 4mm) QFN-24, TSSOP-16E  
36V, 3A, 2.4MHz High Efficiency Micropower Step-Down DC/DC Converter  
36V, 3A, 2.4MHz High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Converter  
V : 3.6V to 36V, V = 0.8V, I = 75µA, I < 1µA,  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Q
SD  
(3mm × 3mm) DFN-10, MSOP-10E  
V : 3.6V to 36V, V  
= 0.8V, I = 1.3mA, I < 1µA,  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Q
SD  
(3mm × 3mm) DFN-10, MSOP-10E  
36V with Transient Protection to 60V, 2A (I ), 2.4MHz, High Efficiency  
V : 3.6V to 38V, Transients to 60V, V  
Q SD  
= 0.78V,  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Step-Down DC/DC Converter with Burst Mode® Operation  
I = 70µA, I < 1µA, (3mm × 3mm) DFN-10, MSOP-10E  
58V with Transient Protection to 80V, 2A (I ), 2.4MHz, High Efficiency  
V : 3.6V to 58V, Transients to 80V, V  
= 0.79V,  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Step-Down DC/DC Converter with Burst Mode Operation  
I = 75µA, I < 1µA, (3mm × 4mm) DFN-16, MSOP-16E  
Q SD  
38V, 1.2A (I ), 2MHz, High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Converter with  
V : 4.2V to 38V, V  
= 1.2V, I = 2.8µA, I < 1µA,  
OUT(MIN) Q SD  
OUT  
IN  
Only 2.8µA of Quiescent Current  
(3mm × 3mm) DFN-10, MSOP-10E  
55V, 1.2A (I ), 2MHz, High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Converter with  
V : 4.2V to 55V, V = 1.2V, I = 2.8µA, I < 1µA,  
OUT  
IN  
OUT(MIN)  
Q
SD  
Only 2.8µA of Quiescent Current  
(3mm × 3mm) DFN-10, MSOP-10E  
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LT 0313 REV A • PRINTED IN USA  
LinearTechnology Corporation  
1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7417  
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LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 2011  
(408)432-1900 FAX: (408) 434-0507 www.linear.com/3692  

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