Final Electrical Specifications
LTC1708-PG
Dual Adjustable 5-Bit VID
High Efficiency, 2-Phase Current Mode
Synchronous Buck Regulator Controller
February 2000
FEATURES
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DESCRIPTIO
Out-of-Phase Controllers Reduce Input Capacitance
and Power Supply Induced Noise
OPTI-LOOP
TM
Compensation Minimizes C
OUT
Power Good Output Monitors Both Outputs
5-Bit Mobile VID Control, V
OUT
: 0.9V to 2.0V
Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
鹵1%
Output Voltage Accuracy
DC Programmed Fixed Frequency 150kHz to 300kHz
Wide V
IN
Range: 3.5V to 36V Operation
Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping
Foldback Output Current Limiting
Latched Short-Circuit Shutdown with Defeat Option
Output Overvoltage Protection
Remote Output Voltage Sense
Low Shutdown Current: 20碌A(chǔ)
5V and 3.3V Standby Regulators
Selectable Constant Frequency, Burst Mode
TM
and
Continuous Operation
The LTC
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1708 is a dual adjustable 5-bit VID program-
mable step-down switching regulator controller that drives
all N-Channel power MOSFET stages. A constant fre-
quency current mode architecture allows adjustment of
the frequency up to 300kHz. Power loss and noise due to
the ESR of the input capacitance are minimized by oper-
ating the two main controller output stages out of phase.
OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response
to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance
and ESR values. The precision 0.8V reference is compat-
ible with future microprocessor generations, and a wide
3.5V to 30V (36V maximum) input supply range that
encompasses all battery chemistries. A power good out-
put indicates when the output voltages are within 7.5% of
their programmed value.
A RUN/SS pin for each controller provides both soft-start
and an optional timed, short-circuit shutdown. Other
protection features include: internal foldback current lim-
iting and an output overvoltage crowbar. The force con-
tinuous control pin (FCB) can be used to inhibit Burst
Mode operation or to regulate a third, flyback output.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Burst Mode and OPTI-LOOP are trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
APPLICATIO S
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Notebook and Palmtop Computers, PDAs
Portable Instruments
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
M1
L1
1碌H
+
4.7碌F
D3
V
IN
TG1
C
B1
0.47碌F
BOOST1
SW1
D1
M2
5 VID BITS
LTC1708-PG
BG1
VID0 TO VID4
SENSE1
R
SENSE1
0.003鈩?/div>
1000pF
SENSE1
鈥?/div>
ATTNIN
C
OUT1a
+
10碌F
6.3V
CERAMIC
C
OUT1
270碌F
2V
SP
脳4
C
C1
1500pF
R
C1
22k
I
TH1
C
SS1
0.1碌F
+
VIDV
CC
INTV
CC
TG2
BOOST2
SW2
BG2
PGND
SENSE2
+
PGOOD
SENSE2
鈥?/div>
V
OSENSE2
I
TH2
C
SS2
0.1碌F
D4
1碌F
CERAMIC
M3a
C
B2
0.1碌F
1000pF
V
OUT1
0.925V TO
2.00V
14.1A
RUN/SS1 SGND RUN/SS2
C
C2
220pF
R
C2
15k
Figure 1. High Efficiency VID Controlled, 2-Output Step-Down Converter
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 represen-
tation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
U
C
IN
10碌F
50V
CERAMIC
脳4
L2
2.2碌H
M3b
D2
R
SENSE2
0.01鈩?/div>
R3
20k
1%
R4
63.4k
1%
C
OUT
180碌F
4V
SP
U
U
V
IN
4.75V TO 28V
V
OUT2
1.5V
4A
+
M1: IRF7811
M2: 1RF7809
M3a, M3b: FDS6982
L1: VISHAY 5050CE
ATTNOUT CONNECTED TO EAIN1
1628 F01
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