The LTC3701EGN is a 2-phase dual constant frequency current mode step-down DC/DC controller providing excellent load and line regulation. Power loss and noise due to ESR of the input capacitor are minimized by operating the two controller output stages out-of-phase.
The LTC3701EGN provides a 0.8V ±2% voltage reference and consumes only 460µA of quiescent current. To further maximize the life of a battery source, the external P-channel MOSFET is turned on continuously in dropout (100% duty cycle).
Switching frequency is internally set at 550kHz, allowing the use of small inductors and capacitors. For noise sensitive applications, the LTC3701EGN can be externally synchronized using its phase-locked loop. The frequency can also be externally set from 300kHz to 750kHz by applying a voltage to the PLLLPF pin. Burst Mode operation is inhibited during synchronization or when the EXTCLK/MODE pin is pulled low to reduce noise and RF interference.
The LTC3701EGN contains independent internal soft-start circuitry for each controller. Other features include a power good output voltage monitor and output overvoltage and short-circuit protection.
The LTC3701EGN is available in a small footprint 16-lead narrow SSOP package.
Feature
- Out-of-Phase Controllers Reduce Required Input Capacitance
- True PLL for Frequency Locking or Frequency Adjustment
- Operating Frequency Range: 300kHz to 750kHz
- Wide VIN Range: 2.5V to 10V
- Constant Frequency Current Mode Architecture
- Low Dropout: 100% Duty Cycle
- Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
- Internal Soft-Start Circuitry
- Selectable Burst Mode®/Pulse Skipping Operation at Light Loads
- Output Overvoltage Protection
- Low Quiescent Current: 460µA
- 0.8V ±2% Voltage Reference
- Small 16-Lead Narrow SSOP Package
Applications
- One or Two Lithium-Ion Powered Applications
- Notebook and Handheld Computers
- Personal Digital Assistants
- Portable Instruments
- Distributed DC Power Systems
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