Linear Technology's external power switch buck controller covers a range of input and output voltages, with current-mode and voltage-mode topologies. LTC’s Step down dc-dc controllers function in a variety of applications including Cellular phones, wireless modems, portable computers, battery powered equipment, automotive and heavy equipment and Industrial control systems.
Some devices may feature:
Multiphase operation and output tracking
Easy synchronization to external clocks
Feature
- Wide VIN Range: 4V to 38V Operation
- RSENSE or DCR Current Sensing
- ±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
- Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency: 250kHz to 750kHz
- Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
- Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
- Adjustable Output Voltage Soft-Start or Tracking
- Output Current Foldback Limiting
- Output Overvoltage Protection
- 5V Internal Regulator
- OPTI-LOOP® Compensation Minimizes COUT
- Selectable Continuous, Pulse-Skipping or Burst Mode® Operation at Light Loads
- Low Shutdown IQ: 20μA
- VOUT Range: 0.8V to 5.5V
- Thermally Enhanced 16-Lead MSOP, 16-Lead Narrow SSOP or 3mm × 3mm QFN Package
Applications
- Automotive Systems
- Telecom Systems
- Industrial Equipment
- Distributed DC Power Systems
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