LTC1779
250mA Current Mode
Step-Down DC/DC Converter
in ThinSOT
FEATURES
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DESCRIPTIO
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High Efficiency: Up to 94%
250mA Output Current
Wide V
IN
Range: 2.5V to 9.8V
550kHz Constant Frequency Operation
Burst Mode
TM
Operation at Light Load
Low Dropout: 100% Duty Cycle
0.8V Reference Allows Low Output Voltages
鹵2.5%
Reference Accuracy
Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
Transient Response
Low Quiescent Current: 135碌A(chǔ)
Shutdown Mode Draws Only 8碌A(chǔ) Supply Current
Low Profile (1mm) ThinSOT
TM
Package
The LTC
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1779 is a constant frequency current mode step-
down DC/DC converter in a 6-lead ThinSOT package. The
part operates with a 2.5V to 9.8V input and can provide up
to 250mA of output current. Current mode control pro-
vides excellent AC and DC load and line regulation. The
device incorporates an accurate undervoltage lockout fea-
ture that shuts down the LTC1779 when the input voltage
falls below 2V.
The LTC1779 boasts a
鹵2.5%
output voltage accuracy and
consumes only 135碌A(chǔ) of quiescent current. For applica-
tions where efficiency is a prime consideration, the LTC1779
is configured for Burst Mode operation, which enhances
efficiency at low output current.
To further maximize the life of a battery source, the
internal P-channel MOSFET is turned on continuously in
dropout (100% duty cycle). In shutdown, the device draws
a mere 8碌A(chǔ). High constant operating frequency of 550kHz
allows the use of a small external inductor.
The LTC1779 is available in a low profile (1mm) ThinSOT
package.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Burst Mode and ThinSOT are trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
APPLICATIO S
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1- or 2-Cell Lithium-Ion-Powered Applications
Cellular Telephones
Wireless Modems
Portable Computers
Distributed 3.3V, 2.5V or 1.8V Power Systems
Scanners
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
C3
0.1碌F
1
20k
100pF
3
V
FB
SENSE
鈥?/div>
4
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TH
/RUN
LTC1779
GND
V
IN
SW
6
D1
R1
10鈩?/div>
L1
22碌H
C1
10碌F
16V
V
IN
2.5V
TO 9.8V
V
OUT
2.5V
100mA
100
90
V
IN
= 3.3V
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
+
5
2
C2
47碌F
6V
169k
70
V
IN
= 9.8V
60
50
40
30
0.1
V
OUT
= 2.5V
R
SENSE
= 10鈩?/div>
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10
100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
1000
1779 F01b
78.7k
1779 F01a
C1: TAIYO YUDEN CERAMIC EMK325BJ106MNT
C2: SANYO POSCAP 6TPA47M
D1: IR10BQ015
L1: COILTRONICS UP1B220
Figure 1. LTC1779 High Efficiency 2.5V/100mA Step-Down Converter
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Efficiency vs Load Current
V
IN
= 6V
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