LINER LT3757EDD

LT3757
Boost, Flyback, SEPIC and
Inverting Controller
Features
Description
Wide Input Voltage Range: 2.9V to 40V
n Positive or Negative Output Voltage Programming
with a Single Feedback Pin
n Current Mode Control Provides Excellent Transient
Response
n Programmable Operating Frequency (100kHz to
1MHz) with One External Resistor
n Synchronizable to an External Clock
n Low Shutdown Current < 1µA
n Internal 7.2V Low Dropout Voltage Regulator
n Programmable Input Undervoltage Lockout with
Hysteresis
n Programmable Soft-Start
n Small 10-Lead DFN (3mm × 3mm) and Thermally
Enhanced 10-Pin MSOP Packages
The LT®3757 is a wide input range, current mode, DC/DC
controller which is capable of generating either positive or
negative output voltages. It can be configured as either a
boost, flyback, SEPIC or inverting converter. The LT3757
drives a low side external N-channel power MOSFET from
an internal regulated 7.2V supply. The fixed frequency,
current-mode architecture results in stable operation over
a wide range of supply and output voltages.
n
Applications
Automotive and Industrial Boost, Flyback, SEPIC and
Inverting Converters
n Telecom Power Supplies
n Portable Electronic Equipment
n
The operating frequency of LT3757 can be set with an
external resistor over a 100kHz to 1MHz range, and can
be synchronized to an external clock using the SYNC pin.
A low minimum operating supply voltage of 2.9V, and a
low shutdown quiescent current of less than 1µA, make
the LT3757 ideally suited for battery-operated systems.
The LT3757 features soft-start and frequency foldback
functions to limit inductor current during start-up and
output short-circuit.
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Typical Application
High Efficiency Boost Converter
10µF
25V
X5R
Efficiency
100
200k
VIN
10µH
90
SHDN/UVLO
43.2k
SYNC
LT3757
226k
+
FBX
GND INTVCC
VC
22k
0.1µF
GATE
SENSE
RT
SS
41.2k
300kHz
VOUT
24V
2A
6.8nF
47µF
35V
s2
0.01Ω
VIN = 8V
VIN = 16V
70
60
50
16.2k
4.7µF
10V
X5R
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
VIN
8V TO 16V
10µF
25V
X5R
40
30
0.001
0.1
1
0.01
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
10
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
VIN, SHDN/UVLO (Note 6).........................................40V
INTVCC.....................................................VIN + 0.3V, 20V
GATE......................................................... INTVCC + 0.3V
SYNC...........................................................................8V
VC, SS..........................................................................3V
RT.............................................................................1.5V
SENSE.....................................................................±0.3V
FBX.................................................................. –6V to 6V
Operating Temperature Range (Notes 2, 8)
LT3757E.............................................. –40°C to 125°C
LT3757I............................................... –40°C to 125°C
LT3757H............................................. –40°C to 150°C
LT3757MP.......................................... –55°C to 125°C
Storage Temperature Range
DFN..................................................... –65°C to 125°C
MSOP................................................. –65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)
MSOP................................................................ 300°C
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
VC
1
10 VIN
FBX
2
9 SHDN/UVLO
SS
3
RT
4
7 GATE
SYNC
5
6 SENSE
11
VC
FBX
SS
RT
SYNC
8 INTVCC
DD PACKAGE
10-LEAD (3mm s 3mm) PLASTIC DFN
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 43°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 11) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
1
2
3
4
5
11
10
9
8
7
6
VIN
SHDN/UVLO
INTVCC
GATE
SENSE
MSE PACKAGE
10-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 40°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 11) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
Order Information
LEAD FREE FINISH
TAPE AND REEL
PART MARKING*
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT3757EDD#PBF
LT3757EDD#TRPBF
LDYW
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN
–40°C to 125°C
LT3757IDD#PBF
LT3757IDD#TRPBF
LDYW
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN
–40°C to 125°C
LT3757EMSE#PBF
LT3757EMSE#TRPBF
LTDYX
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic MSOP
–40°C to 125°C
LT3757IMSE#PBF
LT3757IMSE#TRPBF
LTDYX
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic MSOP
–40°C to 125°C
LT3757HMSE#PBF
LT3757HMSE#TRPBF
LTDYX
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic MSOP
–40°C to 150°C
LT3757MPMSE#PBF
LT3757MPMSE#TRPBF
LTDYX
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic MSOP
–55°C to 125°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
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LT3757
Electrical
Characteristics
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 24V, SHDN/UVLO = 24V, SENSE = 0V, unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
VIN Operating Range TYP
2.9
MAX
UNITS
40
V
VIN Shutdown IQ
SHDN/UVLO = 0V
SHDN/UVLO = 1.15V
0.1
1
6
µA
µA
VIN Operating IQ
VC = 0.3V, RT = 41.2k
1.6
2.2
mA
VIN Operating IQ with Internal LDO Disabled
VC = 0.3V, RT = 41.2k, INTVCC = 7.5V
280
400
µA
110
120
mV
SENSE Current Limit Threshold
SENSE Input Bias Current
l
100
Current Out of Pin
–65
µA
Error Amplifier
FBX Regulation Voltage (VFBX(REG))
VFBX > 0V (Note 3)
VFBX < 0V (Note 3)
FBX Overvoltage Lockout
VFBX > 0V (Note 4)
VFBX < 0V (Note 4)
FBX Pin Input Current
VFBX = 1.6V (Note 3)
VFBX = –0.8V (Note 3)
Transconductance gm (∆IVC /∆VFBX)
(Note 3)
VC Output Impedance
(Note 3)
VFBX Line Regulation [∆VFBX /(∆VIN • VFBX(REG))]
VFBX > 0V, 2.9V < VIN < 40V (Notes 3, 7)
VFBX < 0V, 2.9V < VIN < 40V (Notes 3, 7)
l
l
1.569
–0.816
1.6
–0.80
1.631
–0.784
V
V
6
7
8
11
10
14
%
%
–10
70
100
10
nA
nA
230
µS
5
0.002
0.0025
VC Current Mode Gain (∆VVC /∆VSENSE)
MΩ
0.056
0.05
%/V
%/V
5.5
V/V
VC Source Current
VFBX = 0V, VC = 1.5V
–15
µA
VC Sink Current
VFBX = 1.7V
VFBX = –0.85V
12
11
µA
µA
Oscillator
Switching Frequency
RT = 41.2k to GND, VFBX = 1.6V
RT = 140k to GND, VFBX = 1.6V
RT = 10.5k to GND, VFBX = 1.6V
RT Voltage
VFBX = 1.6V
270
300
100
1000
330
kHz
kHz
kHz
1.2
V
Minimum Off-Time
220
ns
Minimum On-Time
220
ns
SYNC Input Low
0.4
SYNC Input High
SS Pull-Up Current
1.5
SS = 0V, Current Out of Pin
V
V
–10
µA
Low Dropout Regulator
INTVCC Regulation Voltage
INTVCC Undervoltage Lockout Threshold
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Falling INTVCC
UVLO Hysteresis
INTVCC Overvoltage Lockout Threshold
INTVCC Current Limit
VIN = 40V
VIN = 15V
INTVCC Load Regulation (∆VINTVCC / VINTVCC)
0 < IINTVCC < 20mA, VIN = 8V
INTVCC Line Regulation ∆VINTVCC /(VINTVCC • ∆VIN)
8V < VIN < 40V
Dropout Voltage (VIN – VINTVCC)
VIN = 6V, IINTVCC = 20mA
7
7.2
7.4
V
2.6
2.7
0.1
2.8
V
V
16
17.5
30
40
95
–0.9
–0.5
0.008
400
V
55
mA
mA
%
0.03
%/V
mV
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Electrical
Characteristics
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 24V, SHDN/UVLO = 24V, SENSE = 0V, unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
INTVCC Current in Shutdown
SHDN/UVLO = 0V, INTVCC = 8V
TYP
MAX
UNITS
16
µA
INTVCC Voltage to Bypass Internal LDO
7.5
V
1.27
V
0.4
V
Logic Inputs
SHDN/UVLO Threshold Voltage Falling
VIN = INTVCC = 8V
SHDN/UVLO Input Low Voltage
I(VIN) Drops Below 1µA
SHDN/UVLO Pin Bias Current Low
SHDN/UVLO = 1.15V
2
2.5
µA
SHDN/UVLO Pin Bias Current High
SHDN/UVLO = 1.30V
10
100
nA
t r Gate Driver Output Rise Time
CL = 3300pF (Note 5), INTVCC = 7.5V
22
ns
t f Gate Driver Output Fall Time
CL = 3300pF (Note 5), INTVCC = 7.5V
20
ns
l
1.17
1.22
1.7
Gate Driver
0.05
Gate VOL
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 2: The LT3757E is guaranteed to meet performance specifications
from the 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
LT3757I is guaranteed over the full –40°C to 125°C operating junction
temperature range. The LT3757H is guaranteed over the full –40°C to 150°C
operating junction temperature range. High junction temperatures degrade
operating lifetimes. Operating lifetime is derated at junction temperatures
greater than 125°C. The LT3757MP is 100% tested and guaranteed over the
full –55°C to 125°C operating junction temperature range.
Positive Feedback Voltage
vs Temperature, VIN
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Negative Feedback Voltage
vs Temperature, VIN
Quiescent Current
vs Temperature, VIN
–788
VIN = 24V
1595
VIN = 8V
1590
1585
1580
–75 –50 –25
VIN = INTVCC = 2.9V
SHDN/UVLO = 1.33V
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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–790
1.8
VIN = INTVCC = 2.9V
SHDN/UVLO = 1.33V
–792
–794
VIN = 8V
–796
–798
–800
VIN = 40V
VIN = 24V
QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)
VIN = 40V
1600
REGULATED FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (mV)
1605
V
Note 3: The LT3757 is tested in a feedback loop which servos VFBX to the
reference voltages (1.6V and –0.8V) with the VC pin forced to 1.3V.
Note 4: FBX overvoltage lockout is measured at VFBX(OVERVOLTAGE) relative
to regulated VFBX(REG).
Note 5: Rise and fall times are measured at 10% and 90% levels.
Note 6: For VIN below 6V, the SHDN/UVLO pin must not exceed VIN.
Note 7: SHDN/UVLO = 1.33V when VIN = 2.9V.
Note 8: The LT3757 includes overtemperature protection that is intended
to protect the device during momentary overload conditions. Junction
temperature will exceed the maximum operating junction temperature
when overtemperature protection is active. Continuous operation above
the specified maximum operating junction temperature may impair device
reliability.
Typical Performance Characteristics
REGULATED FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (mV)
V
INTVCC
–0.05
Gate VOH
1.7
VIN = 40V
1.6
1.5
–802
–804
–75 –50 –25
VIN = 24V
VIN = INTVCC = 2.9V
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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1.4
–75 –50 –25
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Dynamic Quiescent Current
vs Switching Frequency
35
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Normalized Switching Frequency
vs FBX
RT vs Switching Frequency
1000
CL = 3300pF
120
NORMALIZED FREQUENCY (%)
30
20
RT (kΩ)
IQ(mA)
25
100
15
10
5
0
10
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (KHz)
20
–0.4
0
0.4
0.8
FBX VOLTAGE (V)
1.2
1.6
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SENSE Current Limit Threshold
vs Duty Cycle
120
115
115
110
310
300
290
SENSE THRESHOLD (mV)
320
SENSE THRESHOLD (mV)
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
40
SENSE Current Limit Threshold
vs Temperature
RT = 41.2K
110
105
105
100
280
270
–75 –50 –25
100
–75 –50 –25
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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SHDN/UVLO RISING
1.22
SHDN/UVLO FALLING
1.20
1.18
–75 –50 –25
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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20
40
2.4
30
2.2
20
100
80
2.0
1.8
10
0
40
60
DUTY CYCLE (%)
SHDN/UVLO Hysteresis Current
vs Temperature
ISHDN/ UVLO (µA)
SHDN/UVLO CURRENT (µA)
1.26
0
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SHDN/UVLO Current vs Voltage
1.28
1.24
95
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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SHDN/UVLO Threshold
vs Temperature
SHDN/UVLO VOLTAGE (V)
60
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Switching Frequency
vs Temperature
330
80
0
–0.8
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (KHz)
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100
0
10
20
30
SHDN/UVLO VOLTAGE (V)
40
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1.6
–75 –50 –25
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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Typical Performance Characteristics
INTVCC Minimum Output Current
vs VIN
INTVCC vs Temperature
90
TJ = 150°C
80
INTVCC CURRENT (mA)
INTVCC (V)
7.3
7.2
7.1
INTVCC Load Regulation
7.3
VIN = 8V
7.2
70
INTVCC VOLTAGE (V)
7.4
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
60
50
INTVCC = 6V
40
INTVCC = 4.5V
30
20
7.1
7
6.9
10
7.0
–75 –50 –25
0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0
5
10
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15
20 25
VIN (V)
30
35
6.8
40
700
7.30
90
150°C
7.15
125°C
0
5
10
15
20 25
VIN (V)
30
35
40
60
400
25°C
300
0°C
200
–55°C
0
0
5
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30
10
15
20
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
CL (nF)
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FBX Frequency Foldback
Waveforms During Overcurrent
Typical Start-Up Waveforms
VIN = 12V
VIN = 12V
VOUT
10V/DIV
RISE TIME
20
TIME (ns)
40
10
INTVCC LOAD (mA)
CL = 3300pF
25
FALL TIME
RISE TIME
50
20
Gate Drive Rise
and Fall Time vs INTVCC
30
70
75°C
100
7.10
INTVCC = 7.2V
80
TIME (ns)
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
INTVCC VOLTAGE (V)
7.20
70
60
Gate Drive Rise
and Fall Time vs CL
VIN = 6V
500
40
50
30
20
INTVCC LOAD (mA)
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600
7.25
10
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INTVCC Dropout Voltage
vs Current, Temperature
INTVCC Line Regulation
0
VSW
20V/DIV
VOUT
5V/DIV
FALL TIME
15
5
0
IL1A + IL1B
5A/DIV
IL1A + IL1B
5A/DIV
10
2ms/DIV
PAGE 31 CIRCUIT
3
6
9
12
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50µs/DIV
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PAGE 31 CIRCUIT
15
INTVCC (V)
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Pin Functions
VC (Pin 1): Error Amplifier Compensation Pin. Used to
stabilize the voltage loop with an external RC network.
FBX (Pin 2): Positive and Negative Feedback Pin. Receives
the feedback voltage from the external resistor divider
across the output. Also modulates the frequency during
start-up and fault conditions when FBX is close to GND.
SS (Pin 3): Soft-Start Pin. This pin modulates compensation pin voltage (VC) clamp. The soft-start interval is set
with an external capacitor. The pin has a 10µA (typical)
pull-up current source to an internal 2.5V rail. The softstart pin is reset to GND by an undervoltage condition
at SHDN/UVLO, an INTVCC undervoltage or overvoltage
condition or an internal thermal lockout.
RT (Pin 4): Switching Frequency Adjustment Pin. Set the
frequency using a resistor to GND. Do not leave this pin
open.
SYNC (Pin 5): Frequency Synchronization Pin. Used to
synchronize the switching frequency to an outside clock.
If this feature is used, an RT resistor should be chosen to
program a switching frequency 20% slower than the SYNC
pulse frequency. Tie the SYNC pin to GND if this feature is
not used. SYNC is ignored when FBX is close to GND.
SENSE (Pin 6): The Current Sense Input for the Control
Loop. Kelvin connect this pin to the positive terminal of
the switch current sense resistor in the source of the
N-channel MOSFET. The negative terminal of the current
sense resistor should be connected to GND plane close
to the IC.
GATE (Pin 7): N-Channel MOSFET Gate Driver Output.
Switches between INTVCC and GND. Driven to GND when
IC is shut down, during thermal lockout or when INTVCC is
above or below the OV or UV thresholds, respectively.
INTVCC (Pin 8): Regulated Supply for Internal Loads and
Gate Driver. Supplied from VIN and regulated to 7.2V (typical). INTVCC must be bypassed with a minimum of 4.7µF
capacitor placed close to pin. INTVCC can be connected
directly to VIN, if VIN is less than 17.5V. INTVCC can also
be connected to a power supply whose voltage is higher
than 7.5V, and lower than VIN, provided that supply does
not exceed 17.5V.
SHDN/UVLO (Pin 9): Shutdown and Undervoltage Detect
Pin. An accurate 1.22V (nominal) falling threshold with
externally programmable hysteresis detects when power
is okay to enable switching. Rising hysteresis is generated
by the external resistor divider and an accurate internal
2µA pull-down current. An undervoltage condition resets
sort-start. Tie to 0.4V, or less, to disable the device and
reduce VIN quiescent current below 1µA.
VIN (Pin 10): Input Supply Pin. Must be locally bypassed
with a 0.22µF, or larger, capacitor placed close to the
pin.
Exposed Pad (Pin 11): Ground. This pin also serves as the
negative terminal of the current sense resistor. The Exposed
Pad must be soldered directly to the local ground plane.
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Block Diagram
CDC
L1
R4
+
R3
D1
VOUT
•
VIN
CIN
L2
•
9
IS1
2µA
2.5V
2.5V
IS3
IS2
10µA
VC
1
CC2
A10
CC1
1.72V
–0.88V
–
+
–
+
A12
FBX
FBX
2
–0.8V
A8
TSD
165˚C
G6
VC
Q2
1.6V
G3
A11
17.5V
+
A9
–
UVLO
Q3
RC
CURRENT
LIMIT
7.2V LDO
INTVCC
8
+
–
DRIVER
–
+A7
G5
R
S
GATE
G2
O
VISENSE
RAMP
RAMP
GENERATOR
–
+A3
G1
+
+
–
SS
–
+
+
A5
–
108mV
SENSE
6
GND
RSENSE
100kHz-1MHz
OSCILLATOR
A4
Q1
FREQ
PROG
RT
SYNC
5
CSS
M1
11
1.25V
FREQ
FOLDBACK
3
7
PWM
COMPARATOR
SLOPE
FREQUENCY
FOLDBACK
CVCC
2.7V UP
2.6V DOWN
A6
1.25V
COUT1
VIN
SR1
+
A1
–
+
A2
–
COUT2
1.22V
INTERNAL
REGULATOR
AND UVLO
G4
R2 +
R1
10
SHDN/UVLO
–
+
FBX
4
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RT
Figure 1. LT3757 Block Diagram Working as a SEPIC Converter
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Applications Information
Main Control Loop
The LT3757 uses a fixed frequency, current mode control
scheme to provide excellent line and load regulation. Operation can be best understood by referring to the Block
Diagram in Figure 1.
The start of each oscillator cycle sets the SR latch (SR1) and
turns on the external power MOSFET switch M1 through
driver G2. The switch current flows through the external
current sensing resistor RSENSE and generates a voltage
proportional to the switch current. This current sense
voltage VISENSE (amplified by A5) is added to a stabilizing
slope compensation ramp and the resulting sum (SLOPE)
is fed into the positive terminal of the PWM comparator A7.
When SLOPE exceeds the level at the negative input of A7
(VC pin), SR1 is reset, turning off the power switch. The
level at the negative input of A7 is set by the error amplifier
A1 (or A2) and is an amplified version of the difference
between the feedback voltage (FBX pin) and the reference
voltage (1.6V or –0.8V, depending on the configuration).
In this manner, the error amplifier sets the correct peak
switch current level to keep the output in regulation.
The LT3757 has a switch current limit function. The current
sense voltage is input to the current limit comparator A6.
If the SENSE pin voltage is higher than the sense current
limit threshold VSENSE(MAX) (110mV, typical), A6 will reset
SR1 and turn off M1 immediately.
The LT3757 is capable of generating either positive or
negative output voltage with a single FBX pin. It can be
configured as a boost, flyback or SEPIC converter to generate positive output voltage, or as an inverting converter
to generate negative output voltage. When configured as
a SEPIC converter, as shown in Figure 1, the FBX pin is
pulled up to the internal bias voltage of 1.6V by a voltage divider (R1 and R2) connected from VOUT to GND.
Comparator A2 becomes inactive and comparator A1
performs the inverting amplification from FBX to VC. When
the LT3757 is in an inverting configuration, the FBX pin
is pulled down to –0.8V by a voltage divider connected
from VOUT to GND. Comparator A1 becomes inactive and
comparator A2 performs the noninverting amplification
from FBX to VC.
The LT3757 has overvoltage protection functions to
protect the converter from excessive output voltage
overshoot during start-up or recovery from a short-circuit
condition. An overvoltage comparator A11 (with 20mV
hysteresis) senses when the FBX pin voltage exceeds the
positive regulated voltage (1.6V) by 8% and provides a
reset pulse. Similarly, an overvoltage comparator A12
(with 10mV hysteresis) senses when the FBX pin voltage
exceeds the negative regulated voltage (–0.8V) by 11%
and provides a reset pulse. Both reset pulses are sent to
the main RS latch (SR1) through G6 and G5. The power
MOSFET switch M1 is actively held off for the duration of
an output overvoltage condition.
Programming Turn-On and Turn-Off Thresholds with
the SHDN/UVLO Pin
The SHDN/UVLO pin controls whether the LT3757 is
enabled or is in shutdown state. A micropower 1.22V
reference, a comparator A10 and a controllable current
source IS1 allow the user to accurately program the supply voltage at which the IC turns on and off. The falling
value can be accurately set by the resistor dividers R3
and R4. When SHDN/UVLO is above 0.7V, and below the
1.22V threshold, the small pull-down current source IS1
(typical 2µA) is active.
The purpose of this current is to allow the user to program
the rising hysteresis. The Block Diagram of the comparator
and the external resistors is shown in Figure 1. The typical
falling threshold voltage and rising threshold voltage can
be calculated by the following equations:
(R3 + R4)
R4
VVIN, RISING = 2µA • R3+ VIN, FALLING
VVIN, FALLING = 1.22 •
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For applications where the SHDN/UVLO pin is only used
as a logic input, the SHDN/UVLO pin can be connected
directly to the input voltage VIN for always-on operation.
PIC= IC power consumption
INTVCC Regulator Bypassing and Operation
IDRIVE = average gate drive current = f • QG
An internal, low dropout (LDO) voltage regulator produces
the 7.2V INTVCC supply which powers the gate driver, as
shown in Figure 1. If a low input voltage operation is expected (e.g., supplying power from a lithium-ion battery
or a 3.3V logic supply), low threshold MOSFETs should
be used. The LT3757 contains an undervoltage lockout
comparator A8 and an overvoltage lockout comparator
A9 for the INTVCC supply. The INTVCC undervoltage (UV)
threshold is 2.7V (typical), with 100mV hysteresis, to
ensure that the MOSFETs have sufficient gate drive voltage
before turning on. The logic circuitry within the LT3757 is
also powered from the internal INTVCC supply.
f = switching frequency
The INTVCC overvoltage (OV) threshold is set to be 17.5V
(typical) to protect the gate of the power MOSFET. When
INTVCC is below the UV threshold, or above the OV threshold, the GATE pin will be forced to GND and the soft-start
operation will be triggered.
The INTVCC regulator must be bypassed to ground immediately adjacent to the IC pins with a minimum of 4.7µF
ceramic capacitor. Good bypassing is necessary to supply
the high transient currents required by the MOSFET gate
driver.
In an actual application, most of the IC supply current is
used to drive the gate capacitance of the power MOSFET.
The on-chip power dissipation can be a significant concern
when a large power MOSFET is being driven at a high
frequency and the VIN voltage is high. It is important to
limit the power dissipation through selection of MOSFET
and/or operating frequency so the LT3757 does not exceed
its maximum junction temperature rating. The junction
temperature TJ can be estimated using the following
equations:
TJ = TA + PIC • θJA
TA = ambient temperature
θJA = junction-to-ambient thermal resistance
= VIN • (IQ + IDRIVE)
IQ = VIN operation IQ = 1.6mA
QG = power MOSFET total gate charge
The LT3757 uses packages with an Exposed Pad for enhanced thermal conduction. With proper soldering to the
Exposed Pad on the underside of the package and a full
copper plane underneath the device, thermal resistance
(θJA) will be about 43°C/W for the DD package and 40°C/W
for the MSE package. For an ambient board temperature of
TA = 70°C and maximum junction temperature of 125°C,
the maximum IDRIVE (IDRIVE(MAX)) of the DD package can
be calculated as:
IDRIVE(MAX ) =
(TJ − TA )
1.28 W
− IQ =
− 1.6mA
VIN
(θ JA • VIN )
The LT3757 has an internal INTVCC IDRIVE current limit
function to protect the IC from excessive on-chip power
dissipation. The IDRIVE current limit decreases as the VIN
increases (see the INTVCC Minimum Output Current vs VIN
graph in the Typical Performance Characteristics section).
If IDRIVE reaches the current limit, INTVCC voltage will fall
and may trigger the soft-start.
Based on the preceding equation and the INTVCC Minimum
Output Current vs VIN graph, the user can calculate the
maximum MOSFET gate charge the LT3757 can drive at
a given VIN and switch frequency. A plot of the maximum
QG vs VIN at different frequencies to guarantee a minimum
4.5V INTVCC is shown in Figure 2.
As illustrated in Figure 2, a trade-off between the operating
frequency and the size of the power MOSFET may be needed
in order to maintain a reliable IC junction temperature.
Prior to lowering the operating frequency, however, be
sure to check with power MOSFET manufacturers for their
most recent low QG, low RDS(ON) devices. Power MOSFET
manufacturing technologies are continually improving, with
newer and better performance devices being introduced
almost yearly.
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300
LT3757
250
RVCC
VOUT
CVCC
4.7µF
300kHz
200
QG (nC)
DVCC
INTVCC
GND
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150
Figure 3. Connecting INTVCC to VOUT
100
1MHz
50
0
0
5
10
15
20
VIN (V)
25
30
35
40
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Figure 2. Recommended Maximum QG vs VIN at Different
Frequencies to Ensure INTVCC Higher Than 4.5V
An effective approach to reduce the power consumption
of the internal LDO for gate drive is to tie the INTVCC pin
to an external voltage source high enough to turn off the
internal LDO regulator.
If the input voltage VIN does not exceed the absolute
maximum rating of both the power MOSFET gate-source
voltage (VGS) and the INTVCC overvoltage lockout threshold
voltage (17.5V), the INTVCC pin can be shorted directly
to the VIN pin. In this condition, the internal LDO will be
turned off and the gate driver will be powered directly
from the input voltage, VIN. With the INTVCC pin shorted to
VIN, however, a small current (around 16µA) will load the
INTVCC in shutdown mode. For applications that require
the lowest shutdown mode input supply current, do not
connect the INTVCC pin to VIN.
or not the INTVCC pin is connected to an external voltage
source, it is always necessary to have the driver circuitry
bypassed with a 4.7µF low ESR ceramic capacitor to ground
immediately adjacent to the INTVCC and GND pins.
Operating Frequency and Synchronization
The choice of operating frequency may be determined
by on-chip power dissipation, otherwise it is a trade-off
between efficiency and component size. Low frequency
operation improves efficiency by reducing gate drive current and MOSFET and diode switching losses. However,
lower frequency operation requires a physically larger
inductor. Switching frequency also has implications for
loop compensation. The LT3757 uses a constant-frequency
architecture that can be programmed over a 100kHz to
1000kHz range with a single external resistor from the
RT pin to ground, as shown in Figure 1. The RT pin must
have an external resistor to GND for proper operation of
the LT3757. A table for selecting the value of RT for a given
operating frequency is shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Timing Resistor (RT ) Value
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
RT (kΩ)
In SEPIC or flyback applications, the INTVCC pin can be
connected to the output voltage VOUT through a blocking
diode, as shown in Figure 3, if VOUT meets the following
conditions:
100
140
200
63.4
300
41.2
400
30.9
1. VOUT < VIN (pin voltage)
500
24.3
600
19.6
2. 7.2 < VOUT < 17.5V
700
16.5
3. VOUT < maximum VGS rating of power MOSFET
800
14
A resistor RVCC can be connected, as shown in Figure 3, to
limit the inrush current from VOUT. Regardless of whether
900
12.1
1000
10.5
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The operating frequency of the LT3757 can be synchronized
to an external clock source. By providing a digital clock
signal into the SYNC pin, the LT3757 will operate at the
SYNC clock frequency. If this feature is used, an RT resistor
should be chosen to program a switching frequency 20%
slower than SYNC pulse frequency. The SYNC pulse should
have a minimum pulse width of 200ns. Tie the SYNC pin
to GND if this feature is not used.
Duty Cycle Consideration
Switching duty cycle is a key variable defining converter
operation. As such, its limits must be considered. Minimum
on-time is the smallest time duration that the LT3757 is
capable of turning on the power MOSFET. This time is
generally about 220ns (typical) (see Minimum On-Time
in the Electrical Characteristics table). In each switching
cycle, the LT3757 keeps the power switch off for at least
220ns (typical) (see Minimum Off-Time in the Electrical
Characteristics table).
The minimum on-time and minimum off-time and the
switching frequency define the minimum and maximum
switching duty cycles a converter is able to generate:
Minimum duty cycle = minimum on-time • frequency
Maximum duty cycle = 1 – (minimum off-time • frequency)
Programming the Output Voltage
The output voltage (VOUT) is set by a resistor divider, as
shown in Figure 1. The positive and negative VOUT are set
by the following equations:
 R2 
VOUT, POSITIVE = 1.6 V •  1+ 
 R1
 R2 
VOUT, NEGATIVE = –0.8 V •  1+ 
 R1
The resistors R1 and R2 are typically chosen so that
the error caused by the current flowing into the FBX pin
during normal operation is less than 1% (this translates
to a maximum value of R1 at about 158k).
Soft-Start
The LT3757 contains several features to limit peak switch
currents and output voltage (VOUT) overshoot during
start-up or recovery from a fault condition. The primary
purpose of these features is to prevent damage to external
components or the load.
High peak switch currents during start-up may occur in
switching regulators. Since VOUT is far from its final value,
the feedback loop is saturated and the regulator tries to
charge the output capacitor as quickly as possible, resulting
in large peak currents. A large surge current may cause
inductor saturation or power switch failure.
The LT3757 addresses this mechanism with the SS pin. As
shown in Figure 1, the SS pin reduces the power MOSFET
current by pulling down the VC pin through Q2. In this way
the SS allows the output capacitor to charge gradually toward its final value while limiting the start-up peak currents.
The typical start-up waveforms are shown in the Typical
Performance Characteristics section. The inductor current
IL slewing rate is limited by the soft-start function.
Besides start-up, soft-start can also be triggered by the
following faults:
1. INTVCC > 17.5V
2. INTVCC < 2.6V
3. Thermal lockout
Any of these three faults will cause the LT3757 to stop
switching immediately. The SS pin will be discharged by
Q3. When all faults are cleared and the SS pin has been
discharged below 0.2V, a 10µA current source IS2 starts
charging the SS pin, initiating a soft-start operation.
The soft-start interval is set by the soft-start capacitor
selection according to the equation:
TSS = CSS •
1.25V
10µA
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FBX Frequency Foldback
When VOUT is very low during start-up or a short-circuit
fault on the output, the switching regulator must operate
at low duty cycles to maintain the power switch current
within the current limit range, since the inductor current
decay rate is very low during switch off time. The minimum
on-time limitation may prevent the switcher from attaining
a sufficiently low duty cycle at the programmed switching frequency. So, the switch current will keep increasing
through each switch cycle, exceeding the programmed
current limit. To prevent the switch peak currents from
exceeding the programmed value, the LT3757 contains
a frequency foldback function to reduce the switching
frequency when the FBX voltage is low (see the Normalized Switching Frequency vs FBX graph in the Typical
Performance Characteristics section).
The typical frequency foldback waveforms are shown in
the Typical Performance Characteristics section. The frequency foldback function prevents IL from exceeding the
programmed limits because of the minimum on-time.
During frequency foldback, external clock synchronization is disabled to prevent interference with frequency
reducing operation.
Thermal Lockout
If LT3757 die temperature reaches 165°C (typical), the
part will go into thermal lockout. The power switch will
be turned off. A soft-start operation will be triggered. The
part will be enabled again when the die temperature has
dropped by 5°C (nominal).
Loop Compensation
Loop compensation determines the stability and transient
performance. The LT3757 uses current mode control to
regulate the output which simplifies loop compensation.
The optimum values depend on the converter topology, the
component values and the operating conditions (including
the input voltage, load current, etc.). To compensate the
feedback loop of the LT3757, a series resistor-capacitor
network is usually connected from the VC pin to GND.
Figure 1 shows the typical VC compensation network. For
most applications, the capacitor should be in the range of
470pF to 22nF, and the resistor should be in the range of
5k to 50k. A small capacitor is often connected in parallel with the RC compensation network to attenuate the
VC voltage ripple induced from the output voltage ripple
through the internal error amplifier. The parallel capacitor
usually ranges in value from 10pF to 100pF. A practical
approach to design the compensation network is to start
with one of the circuits in this data sheet that is similar
to your application, and tune the compensation network
to optimize the performance. Stability should then be
checked across all operating conditions, including load
current, input voltage and temperature.
SENSE Pin Programming
For control and protection, the LT3757 measures the
power MOSFET current by using a sense resistor (RSENSE)
between GND and the MOSFET source. Figure 4 shows a
typical waveform of the sense voltage (VSENSE) across the
sense resistor. It is important to use Kelvin traces between
the SENSE pin and RSENSE, and to place the IC GND as
close as possible to the GND terminal of the RSENSE for
proper operation.
VSENSE
$VSENSE = CvVSENSE(MAX)
VSENSE(MAX)
VSENSE(PEAK)
t
DTS
TS
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Figure 4. The Sense Voltage During a Switching Cycle
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Due to the current limit function of the SENSE pin, RSENSE
should be selected to guarantee that the peak current sense
voltage VSENSE(PEAK) during steady state normal operation
is lower than the SENSE current limit threshold (see the
Electrical Characteristics table). Given a 20% margin,
VSENSE(PEAK) is set to be 80mV. Then, the maximum
switch ripple current percentage can be calculated using
the following equation:
c=
∆VSENSE
80mV − 0.5 • ∆VSENSE
c is used in subsequent design examples to calculate inductor value. ∆VSENSE is the ripple voltage across RSENSE.
The LT3757 switching controller incorporates 100ns timing
interval to blank the ringing on the current sense signal
immediately after M1 is turned on. This ringing is caused
by the parasitic inductance and capacitance of the PCB
trace, the sense resistor, the diode, and the MOSFET. The
100ns timing interval is adequate for most of the LT3757
applications. In the applications that have very large and
long ringing on the current sense signal, a small RC filter
can be added to filter out the excess ringing. Figure 5
shows the RC filter on SENSE pin. It is usually sufficient
to choose 22Ω for RFLT and 2.2nF to 10nF for CFLT.
Keep RFLT’s resistance low. Remember that there is 65µA
(typical) flowing out of the SENSE pin. Adding RFLT will
affect the SENSE current limit threshold:
Application Circuits
The LT3757 can be configured as different topologies. The
first topology to be analyzed will be the boost converter,
followed by the flyback, SEPIC and inverting converters.
Boost Converter: Switch Duty Cycle and Frequency
The LT3757 can be configured as a boost converter for
the applications where the converter output voltage is
higher than the input voltage. Remember that boost converters are not short-circuit protected. Under a shorted
output condition, the inductor current is limited only by
the input supply capability. For applications requiring a
step-up converter that is short-circuit protected, please
refer to the Applications Information section covering
SEPIC converters.
The conversion ratio as a function of duty cycle is
in continuous conduction mode (CCM).
For a boost converter operating in CCM, the duty cycle
of the main switch can be calculated based on the output
voltage (VOUT) and the input voltage (VIN). The maximum
duty cycle (DMAX) occurs when the converter has the
minimum input voltage:
VSENSE_ILIM = 108mV – 65µA • RFLT
M1
GATE
LT3757
RFLT
SENSE
GND
CFLT
VOUT
1
=
VIN 1− D
DMAX =
VOUT − VIN(MIN)
VOUT
Discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) provides higher
conversion ratios at a given frequency at the cost of reduced
efficiencies and higher switching currents.
RSENSE
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Figure 5. The RC Filter on SENSE Pin
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Boost Converter: Inductor and Sense Resistor Selection
For the boost topology, the maximum average inductor
current is:
1
IL(MAX ) = IO(MAX ) •
1− DMAX
Based on these equations, the user should choose the
inductors having sufficient saturation and RMS current
ratings.
Set the sense voltage at IL(PEAK) to be the minimum of the
SENSE current limit threshold with a 20% margin. The
sense resistor value can then be calculated to be:
Then, the ripple current can be calculated by:
∆IL = c • IL(MAX ) = c • IO(MAX ) •
1
1− DMAX
The constant c in the preceding equation represents the
percentage peak-to-peak ripple current in the inductor,
relative to IL(MAX).
The inductor ripple current has a direct effect on the choice
of the inductor value. Choosing smaller values of ∆IL
requires large inductances and reduces the current loop
gain (the converter will approach voltage mode). Accepting
larger values of ∆IL provides fast transient response and
allows the use of low inductances, but results in higher input
current ripple and greater core losses. It is recommended
that c fall within the range of 0.2 to 0.6.
Given an operating input voltage range, and having chosen
the operating frequency and ripple current in the inductor,
the inductor value of the boost converter can be determined
using the following equation:
L=
VIN(MIN)
∆IL • f
• DMAX
The peak and RMS inductor current are:
 c
IL(PEAK ) = IL(MAX ) •  1+ 
 2
IL(RMS) = IL(MAX ) • 1+
c2
12
RSENSE =
80 mV
IL(PEAK )
Boost Converter: Power MOSFET Selection
Important parameters for the power MOSFET include the
drain-source voltage rating (VDS), the threshold voltage
(VGS(TH)), the on-resistance (RDS(ON)), the gate to source
and gate to drain charges (QGS and QGD), the maximum
drain current (ID(MAX)) and the MOSFET’s thermal
resistances (RθJC and RθJA).
The power MOSFET will see full output voltage, plus a
diode forward voltage, and any additional ringing across
its drain-to-source during its off-time. It is recommended
to choose a MOSFET whose BVDSS is higher than VOUT by
a safety margin (a 10V safety margin is usually sufficient).
The power dissipated by the MOSFET in a boost converter is:
PFET = I2L(MAX) • RDS(ON) • DMAX + 2 • V2OUT • IL(MAX) • CRSS • f /1A
The first term in the preceding equation represents the
conduction losses in the device, and the second term, the
switching loss. CRSS is the reverse transfer capacitance,
which is usually specified in the MOSFET characteristics.
For maximum efficiency, RDS(ON) and CRSS should be
minimized. From a known power dissipated in the power
MOSFET, its junction temperature can be obtained using
the following equation:
TJ = TA + PFET • θJA = TA + PFET • (θJC + θCA)
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TJ must not exceed the MOSFET maximum junction
temperature rating. It is recommended to measure the
MOSFET temperature in steady state to ensure that absolute
maximum ratings are not exceeded.
Boost Converter: Output Diode Selection
To maximize efficiency, a fast switching diode with low
forward drop and low reverse leakage is desirable. The
peak reverse voltage that the diode must withstand is
equal to the regulator output voltage plus any additional
ringing across its anode-to-cathode during the on-time.
The average forward current in normal operation is equal
to the output current, and the peak current is equal to:
 c
ID(PEAK ) = IL(PEAK ) =  1+  • IL(MAX )
 2
It is recommended that the peak repetitive reverse voltage
rating VRRM is higher than VOUT by a safety margin (a 10V
safety margin is usually sufficient).
The power dissipated by the diode is:
PD = IO(MAX) • VD
and the diode junction temperature is:
TJ = TA + PD • RθJA
The RθJA to be used in this equation normally includes
the RθJC for the device plus the thermal resistance from
the board to the ambient temperature in the enclosure. TJ
must not exceed the diode maximum junction temperature
rating.
Boost Converter: Output Capacitor Selection
Contributions of ESR (equivalent series resistance), ESL
(equivalent series inductance) and the bulk capacitance
must be considered when choosing the correct output
capacitors for a given output ripple voltage. The effect of
these three parameters (ESR, ESL and bulk C) on the output
voltage ripple waveform for a typical boost converter is
illustrated in Figure 6.
tON
tOFF
$VCOUT
VOUT
(AC)
$VESR
RINGING DUE TO
TOTAL INDUCTANCE
(BOARD + CAP)
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Figure 6. The Output Ripple Waveform of a Boost Converter
The choice of component(s) begins with the maximum
acceptable ripple voltage (expressed as a percentage of
the output voltage), and how this ripple should be divided
between the ESR step ∆VESR and the charging/discharging ∆VCOUT. For the purpose of simplicity, we will choose
2% for the maximum output ripple, to be divided equally
between ∆VESR and ∆VCOUT. This percentage ripple will
change, depending on the requirements of the application, and the following equations can easily be modified.
For a 1% contribution to the total ripple voltage, the ESR
of the output capacitor can be determined using the following equation:
ESRCOUT ≤
0.01• VOUT
ID(PEAK )
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For the bulk C component, which also contributes 1% to
the total ripple:
COUT ≥
IO(MAX )
0.01• VOUT • f
The output capacitor in a boost regulator experiences high
RMS ripple currents, as shown in Figure 6. The RMS ripple
current rating of the output capacitor can be determined
using the following equation:
IRMS(COUT ) ≥ IO(MAX ) •
DMAX
1− DMAX
Multiple capacitors are often paralleled to meet ESR requirements. Typically, once the ESR requirement is satisfied, the
capacitance is adequate for filtering and has the required
RMS current rating. Additional ceramic capacitors in parallel are commonly used to reduce the effect of parasitic
inductance in the output capacitor, which reduces high
frequency switching noise on the converter output.
Boost Converter: Input Capacitor Selection
The input capacitor of a boost converter is less critical
than the output capacitor, due to the fact that the inductor
is in series with the input, and the input current waveform is continuous. The input voltage source impedance
determines the size of the input capacitor, which is typically in the range of 10µF to 100µF. A low ESR capacitor
is recommended, although it is not as critical as for the
output capacitor.
Flyback Converter Applications
The LT3757 can be configured as a flyback converter for the
applications where the converters have multiple outputs,
high output voltages or isolated outputs. Figure 7 shows
a simplified flyback converter.
The flyback converter has a very low parts count for multiple outputs, and with prudent selection of turns ratio, can
have high output/input voltage conversion ratios with a
desirable duty cycle. However, it has low efficiency due to
the high peak currents, high peak voltages and consequent
power loss. The flyback converter is commonly used for
an output power of less than 50W.
The flyback converter can be designed to operate either
in continuous or discontinuous mode. Compared to continuous mode, discontinuous mode has the advantage of
smaller transformer inductances and easy loop compensation, and the disadvantage of higher peak-to-average
current and lower efficiency. In the high output voltage
applications, the flyback converters can be designed
to operate in discontinuous mode to avoid using large
transformers. VIN
SUGGESTED
RCD SNUBBER
+
CIN
D
NP:NS
–
VSN
+
CSN
RSN
LS
LP
ID
+
+
COUT
–
DSN
ISW
LT3757
GATE
The RMS input capacitor ripple current for a boost converter is:
SENSE
M
+
VDS
–
RSENSE
IRMS(CIN) = 0.3 • ∆IL
GND
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Figure 7. A Simplified Flyback Converter
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Flyback Converter: Switch Duty Cycle and Turns Ratio
The flyback converter conversion ratio in the continuous
mode operation is:
VOUT NS D
=
•
VIN NP 1− D
where NS/NP is the second to primary turns ratio.
Figure 8 shows the waveforms of the flyback converter
in discontinuous mode operation. During each switching
period TS, three subintervals occur: DTS, D2TS, D3TS.
During DTS, M is on, and D is reverse-biased. During
D2TS, M is off, and LS is conducting current. Both LP and
LS currents are zero during D3TS.
The flyback converter conversion ratio in the discontinuous mode operation is:
VOUT NS D
=
•
VIN NP D2
According to the preceding equations, the user has relative
freedom in selecting the switch duty cycle or turns ratio to
suit a given application. The selections of the duty cycle
and the turns ratio are somewhat iterative processes, due
to the number of variables involved. The user can choose
either a duty cycle or a turns ratio as the start point. The
following trade-offs should be considered when selecting the switch duty cycle or turns ratio, to optimize the
converter performance. A higher duty cycle affects the
flyback converter in the following aspects:
• Lower MOSFET RMS current ISW(RMS), but higher
MOSFET VDS peak voltage
• Lower diode peak reverse voltage, but higher diode
RMS current ID(RMS)
• Higher transformer turns ratio (NP/NS)
The choice,
D
1
=
D + D2 3
(for discontinuous mode operation with a given D3) gives
the power MOSFET the lowest power stress (the product
of RMS current and peak voltage). However, in the high
output voltage applications, a higher duty cycle may be
adopted to limit the large peak reverse voltage of the
diode. The choice,
VDS
ISW
D
2
=
D + D2 3
ISW(MAX)
ID
ID(MAX)
DTS
D2TS
TS
t
D3TS
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(for discontinuous mode operation with a given D3) gives
the diode the lowest power stress (the product of RMS
current and peak voltage). An extreme high or low duty
cycle results in high power stress on the MOSFET or diode,
and reduces efficiency. It is recommended to choose a
duty cycle, D, between 20% and 80%.
Figure 8. Waveforms of the Flyback Converter
in Discontinuous Mode Operation
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Flyback Converter: Transformer Design for
Discontinuous Mode Operation
According to Figure 8, the primary and secondary peak
currents are:
The transformer design for discontinuous mode of operation is chosen as presented here. According to Figure 8,
the minimum D3 (D3MIN) occurs when the converter
has the minimum VIN and the maximum output power
(POUT). Choose D3MIN to be equal to or higher than 10%
to guarantee the converter is always in discontinuous
mode operation (choosing higher D3 allows the use
of low inductances, but results in a higher switch peak
current).
ILP(PEAK) = ISW(PEAK) = 2 • ILP(MAX)
The user can choose a DMAX as the start point. Then, the
maximum average primary currents can be calculated by
the following equation:
ILP(MAX ) = ISW(MAX ) =
POUT(MAX )
ILS(PEAK) = ID(PEAK) = 2 • ILS(MAX)
The primary and second inductor values of the flyback
converter transformer can be determined using the following equations:
LP =
D2MAX • V 2IN(MAX ) • h
2 • POUT(MAX ) • f
D22 •( VOUT + VD)
LS = 2 • I
OUT(MAX ) • f
The primary to second turns ratio is:
where h is the converter efficiency.
NP
L
= P
LS
NS
If the flyback converter has multiple outputs, POUT(MAX)
is the sum of all the output power.
Flyback Converter: Snubber Design
DMAX • VIN(MIN) • h
The maximum average secondary current is:
ILS(MAX ) = ID(MAX ) =
IOUT(MAX )
where:
D2
D2 = 1 – DMAX – D3
the primary and secondary RMS currents are:
ILP(RMS) = 2 • ILP(MAX ) •
DMAX
3
ILS(RMS) = 2 • ILS(MAX ) •
D2
3
Transformer leakage inductance (on either the primary
or secondary) causes a voltage spike to occur after the
MOSFET turn-off. This is increasingly prominent at higher
load currents, where more stored energy must be dissipated. In some cases a snubber circuit will be required
to avoid overvoltage breakdown at the MOSFET’s drain
node. There are different snubber circuits, and Application
Note 19 is a good reference on snubber design. An RCD
snubber is shown in Figure 7.
The snubber resistor value (RSN) can be calculated by the
following equation:
RSN = 2 •
V 2SN − VSN • VOUT •
NP
NS
I2SW(PEAK ) • L LK • f
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where VSN is the snubber capacitor voltage. A smaller
VSN results in a larger snubber loss. A reasonable VSN is
2 to 2.5 times of:
VOUT • NP
NS
LLK is the leakage inductance of the primary winding,
which is usually specified in the transformer characteristics. LLK can be obtained by measuring the primary
inductance with the secondary windings shorted. The
snubber capacitor value (CCN) can be determined using
the following equation:
CCN =
VSN
∆VSN • RCN • f
where ∆VSN is the voltage ripple across CCN. A reasonable
∆VSN is 5% to 10% of VSN. The reverse voltage rating of
DSN should be higher than the sum of VSN and VIN(MAX).
Flyback Converter: Sense Resistor Selection
In a flyback converter, when the power switch is turned
on, the current flowing through the sense resistor
(ISENSE) is:
ISENSE = ILP
Set the sense voltage at ILP(PEAK) to be the minimum of
the SENSE current limit threshold with a 20% margin. The
sense resistor value can then be calculated to be:
RSENSE =
80 mV
Flyback Converter: Power MOSFET Selection
For the flyback configuration, the MOSFET is selected with
a VDC rating high enough to handle the maximum VIN, the
reflected secondary voltage and the voltage spike due to
the leakage inductance. Approximate the required MOSFET
VDC rating using:
BVDSS > VDS(PEAK)
where:
VDS(PEAK ) = VIN(MAX ) + VSN
The power dissipated by the MOSFET in a flyback converter is:
PFET = I2M(RMS) • RDS(ON) + 2 • V2DS(PEAK) • IL(MAX) • CRSS • f /1A
The first term in this equation represents the conduction
losses in the device, and the second term, the switching
loss. CRSS is the reverse transfer capacitance, which is
usually specified in the MOSFET characteristics.
From a known power dissipated in the power MOSFET, its
junction temperature can be obtained using the following
equation:
TJ = TA + PFET • θJA = TA + PFET • (θJC + θCA)
TJ must not exceed the MOSFET maximum junction
temperature rating. It is recommended to measure the
MOSFET temperature in steady state to ensure that absolute
maximum ratings are not exceeded.
ILP(PEAK )
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Flyback Converter: Output Diode Selection
Flyback Converter: Input Capacitor Selection
The output diode in a flyback converter is subject to large
RMS current and peak reverse voltage stresses. A fast
switching diode with a low forward drop and a low reverse
leakage is desired. Schottky diodes are recommended if
the output voltage is below 100V.
The input capacitor in a flyback converter is subject to
a large RMS current due to the discontinuous primary
current. To prevent large voltage transients, use a low
ESR input capacitor sized for the maximum RMS current.
The RMS ripple current rating of the input capacitors in
discontinuous operation can be determined using the
following equation:
Approximate the required peak repetitive reverse voltage
rating VRRM using:
N
VRRM > S • VIN(MAX ) + VOUT
NP
IRMS(CIN),DISCONTINUOUS ≥
POUT(MAX )
VIN(MIN) • h
•
4 − (3 • DMAX )
3 • DMAX
The power dissipated by the diode is:
SEPIC Converter Applications
PD = IO(MAX) • VD
The LT3757 can be configured as a SEPIC (single-ended
primary inductance converter), as shown in Figure 1. This
topology allows for the input to be higher, equal, or lower
than the desired output voltage. The conversion ratio as
a function of duty cycle is:
and the diode junction temperature is:
TJ = TA + PD • RθJA
The RθJA to be used in this equation normally includes
the RθJC for the device, plus the thermal resistance from
the board to the ambient temperature in the enclosure. TJ
must not exceed the diode maximum junction temperature
rating.
Flyback Converter: Output Capacitor Selection
The output capacitor of the flyback converter has a similar
operation condition as that of the boost converter. Refer to
the Boost Converter: Output Capacitor Selection section
for the calculation of COUT and ESRCOUT.
The RMS ripple current rating of the output capacitors
in discontinuous operation can be determined using the
following equation:
IRMS(COUT ),DISCONTINUOUS ≥ IO(MAX ) •
4 − (3 • D2)
3 • D2
VOUT + VD
D
=
VIN
1− D
in continuous conduction mode (CCM).
In a SEPIC converter, no DC path exists between the input
and output. This is an advantage over the boost converter
for applications requiring the output to be disconnected
from the input source when the circuit is in shutdown.
Compared to the flyback converter, the SEPIC converter
has the advantage that both the power MOSFET and the
output diode voltages are clamped by the capacitors (CIN,
CDC and COUT), therefore, there is less voltage ringing
across the power MOSFET and the output diodes. The
SEPIC converter requires much smaller input capacitors
than those of the flyback converter. This is due to the fact
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that, in the SEPIC converter, the inductor L1 is in series
with the input, and the ripple current flowing through the
input capacitor is continuous.
In a SEPIC converter, the switch current is equal to IL1 +
IL2 when the power switch is on, therefore, the maximum
average switch current is defined as:
SEPIC Converter: Switch Duty Cycle and Frequency
For a SEPIC converter operating in CCM, the duty cycle
of the main switch can be calculated based on the output
voltage (VOUT), the input voltage (VIN) and the diode
forward voltage (VD).
The maximum duty cycle (DMAX) occurs when the converter
has the minimum input voltage:
DMAX =
VOUT + VD
VIN(MIN) + VOUT + VD
SEPIC Converter: Inductor and Sense Resistor Selection
As shown in Figure 1, the SEPIC converter contains two
inductors: L1 and L2. L1 and L2 can be independent, but
can also be wound on the same core, since identical voltages are applied to L1 and L2 throughout the switching
cycle.
For the SEPIC topology, the current through L1 is the
converter input current. Based on the fact that, ideally, the
output power is equal to the input power, the maximum
average inductor currents of L1 and L2 are:
IL1(MAX ) = IIN(MAX ) = IO(MAX ) •
DMAX
1− DMAX
ISW(MAX ) = IL1(MAX ) + IL2(MAX ) = IO(MAX ) •
1
1− DMAX
and the peak switch current is:
 c
1
ISW(PEAK ) =  1+  • IO(MAX ) •
1− DMAX
 2
The constant c in the preceding equations represents the
percentage peak-to-peak ripple current in the switch, relative to ISW(MAX), as shown in Figure 9. Then, the switch
ripple current ∆ISW can be calculated by:
∆ISW = c • ISW(MAX)
The inductor ripple currents ∆IL1 and ∆IL2 are identical:
∆IL1 = ∆IL2 = 0.5 • ∆ISW
The inductor ripple current has a direct effect on the
choice of the inductor value. Choosing smaller values of
∆IL requires large inductances and reduces the current
loop gain (the converter will approach voltage mode).
Accepting larger values of ∆IL allows the use of low inductances, but results in higher input current ripple and
greater core losses. It is recommended that c falls in the
range of 0.2 to 0.4.
IL 2(MAX ) =IO(MAX )
ISW
$ISW = CvISW(MAX)
ISW(MAX)
t
DTS
TS
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Figure 9. The Switch Current Waveform of the SEPIC Converter
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Given an operating input voltage range, and having chosen
the operating frequency and ripple current in the inductor, the inductor value (L1 and L2 are independent) of the
SEPIC converter can be determined using the following
equation:
L1= L2 =
VIN(MIN)
0.5 • ∆ISW • f
• DMAX
For most SEPIC applications, the equal inductor values
will fall in the range of 1µH to 100µH.
By making L1 = L2, and winding them on the same core, the
value of inductance in the preceding equation is replaced
by 2L, due to mutual inductance:
L=
VIN(MIN)
∆ISW • f
• DMAX
This maintains the same ripple current and energy storage
in the inductors. The peak inductor currents are:
Based on the preceding equations, the user should choose
the inductors having sufficient saturation and RMS current ratings.
In a SEPIC converter, when the power switch is turned on,
the current flowing through the sense resistor (ISENSE) is
the switch current.
Set the sense voltage at ISENSE(PEAK) to be the minimum
of the SENSE current limit threshold with a 20% margin.
The sense resistor value can then be calculated to be:
RSENSE =
80 mV
ISW(PEAK )
SEPIC Converter: Power MOSFET Selection
For the SEPIC configuration, choose a MOSFET with a
VDC rating higher than the sum of the output voltage and
input voltage by a safety margin (a 10V safety margin is
usually sufficient).
IL1(PEAK) = IL1(MAX) + 0.5 • ∆IL1
The power dissipated by the MOSFET in a SEPIC converter is:
IL2(PEAK) = IL2(MAX) + 0.5 • ∆IL2
PFET = I2SW(MAX) • RDS(ON) • DMAX
The RMS inductor currents are:
+ 2 • (VIN(MIN) + VOUT)2 • IL(MAX) • CRSS • f /1A
c2
IL1(RMS) = IL1(MAX ) • 1+ L1
12
where:
The first term in this equation represents the conduction
losses in the device, and the second term, the switching
loss. CRSS is the reverse transfer capacitance, which is
usually specified in the MOSFET characteristics.
cL 1 =
∆IL1
IL1(MAX )
c 2L2
IL2(RMS) = IL 2(MAX ) • 1+
12
where:
cL 2 =
∆IL2
IL2 (MAX )
For maximum efficiency, RDS(ON) and CRSS should be
minimized. From a known power dissipated in the power
MOSFET, its junction temperature can be obtained using
the following equation:
TJ = TA + PFET • θJA = TA + PFET • (θJC + θCA)
TJ must not exceed the MOSFET maximum junction
temperature rating. It is recommended to measure the
MOSFET temperature in steady state to ensure that absolute
maximum ratings are not exceeded.
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SEPIC Converter: Output Diode Selection
To maximize efficiency, a fast switching diode with a low
forward drop and low reverse leakage is desirable. The
average forward current in normal operation is equal to
the output current, and the peak current is equal to:
 c
1
ID(PEAK ) =  1+  • IO(MAX ) •
1− DMAX
 2
CDC has nearly a rectangular current waveform. During
the switch off-time, the current through CDC is IIN, while
approximately –IO flows during the on-time. The RMS
rating of the coupling capacitor is determined by the following equation:
VOUT + VD
VIN(MIN)
IRMS(CDC) > IO(MAX ) •
It is recommended that the peak repetitive reverse voltage
rating VRRM is higher than VOUT + VIN(MAX) by a safety
margin (a 10V safety margin is usually sufficient).
A low ESR and ESL, X5R or X7R ceramic capacitor works
well for CDC.
The power dissipated by the diode is:
Inverting Converter Applications
PD = IO(MAX) • VD
The LT3757 can be configured as a dual-inductor inverting topology, as shown in Figure 10. The VOUT to VIN
ratio is:
and the diode junction temperature is:
TJ = TA + PD • RθJA
The RθJA used in this equation normally includes the RθJC
for the device, plus the thermal resistance from the board,
to the ambient temperature in the enclosure. TJ must not
exceed the diode maximum junction temperature rating.
SEPIC Converter: Output and Input Capacitor Selection
The selections of the output and input capacitors of the
SEPIC converter are similar to those of the boost converter.
Please refer to the Boost Converter, Output Capacitor
Selection and Boost Converter, Input Capacitor Selection
sections.
SEPIC Converter: Selecting the DC Coupling Capacitor
VOUT − VD
D
=−
VIN
1− D
in continuous conduction mode (CCM).
L1
VIN
+
CIN
CDC
+
–
LT3757
GATE
M1
L2
–
D1 COUT
+
SENSE
RSENSE
GND
VOUT
+
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Figure 10. A Simplified Inverting Converter
The DC voltage rating of the DC coupling capacitor (CDC,
as shown in Figure 1) should be larger than the maximum
input voltage:
VCDC > VIN(MAX)
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Inverting Converter: Switch Duty Cycle and Frequency
For an inverting converter operating in CCM, the duty cycle
of the main switch can be calculated based on the negative
output voltage (VOUT) and the input voltage (VIN).
The maximum duty cycle (DMAX) occurs when the converter
has the minimum input voltage:
DMAX =
VOUT − VD
VOUT − VD − VIN(MIN)
Inverting Converter: Inductor, Sense Resistor, Power
MOSFET, Output Diode and Input Capacitor Selections
The selections of the inductor, sense resistor, power
MOSFET, output diode and input capacitor of an inverting
converter are similar to those of the SEPIC converter. Please
refer to the corresponding SEPIC converter sections.
After specifying the maximum output ripple, the user can
select the output capacitors according to the preceding
equation.
The ESR can be minimized by using high quality X5R or
X7R dielectric ceramic capacitors. In many applications,
ceramic capacitors are sufficient to limit the output voltage ripple.
The RMS ripple current rating of the output capacitor
needs to be greater than:
IRMS(COUT) > 0.3 • ∆IL2
Inverting Converter: Selecting the DC Coupling Capacitor
The DC voltage rating of the DC coupling capacitor
(CDC, as shown in Figure 10) should be larger than the
maximum input voltage minus the output voltage (negative voltage):
Inverting Converter: Output Capacitor Selection
VCDC > VIN(MAX) – VOUT
The inverting converter requires much smaller output
capacitors than those of the boost, flyback and SEPIC
converters for similar output ripples. This is due to the fact
that, in the inverting converter, the inductor L2 is in series
with the output, and the ripple current flowing through the
output capacitors are continuous. The output ripple voltage
is produced by the ripple current of L2 flowing through the
ESR and bulk capacitance of the output capacitor:
CDC has nearly a rectangular current waveform. During
the switch off-time, the current through CDC is IIN, while
approximately –IO flows during the on-time. The RMS
rating of the coupling capacitor is determined by the following equation:
DMAX
IRMS(CDC) > IO(MAX ) •
1− DMAX


1
∆VOUT(P – P) = ∆IL 2 •  ESRCOUT +
8 • f • COUT 

A low ESR and ESL, X5R or X7R ceramic capacitor works
well for CDC.
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topologies should be kept as tight as possible to reduce
inductive ringing:
Board Layout
The high speed operation of the LT3757 demands careful
attention to board layout and component placement. The
Exposed Pad of the package is the only GND terminal of
the IC, and is important for thermal management of the
IC. Therefore, it is crucial to achieve a good electrical and
thermal contact between the Exposed Pad and the ground
plane of the board. For the LT3757 to deliver its full output
power, it is imperative that a good thermal path be provided to dissipate the heat generated within the package.
It is recommended that multiple vias in the printed circuit
board be used to conduct heat away from the IC and into
a copper plane with as much area as possible.
• In boost configuration, the high di/dt loop contains
the output capacitor, the sensing resistor, the power
MOSFET and the Schottky diode.
• In flyback configuration, the high di/dt primary loop
contains the input capacitor, the primary winding, the
power MOSFET and the sensing resistor. The high
di/dt secondary loop contains the output capacitor, the
secondary winding and the output diode.
• In SEPIC configuration, the high di/dt loop contains
the power MOSFET, sense resistor, output capacitor,
Schottky diode and the coupling capacitor.
To prevent radiation and high frequency resonance
problems, proper layout of the components connected
to the IC is essential, especially the power paths with
higher di/dt. The following high di/dt loops of different
• In inverting configuration, the high di/dt loop contains
power MOSFET, sense resistor, Schottky diode and the
coupling capacitor.
CIN
CC2
L1
R3
RC
R1
1
R2
2
RSS
3
8
RT
4
7
5
6
LT3757
R4
CC1
VIN
10
9
CVCC
1
2
RS
VIAS TO GROUND
PLANE
COUT2
8
M1
7
3
6
4
5
COUT1
D1
VOUT
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Figure 11. 8V to 16V Input, 24V/2A Output Boost Converter Suggested Layout
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Check the stress on the power MOSFET by measuring its
drain-to-source voltage directly across the device terminals
(reference the ground of a single scope probe directly to
the source pad on the PC board). Beware of inductive
ringing, which can exceed the maximum specified voltage
rating of the MOSFET. If this ringing cannot be avoided,
and exceeds the maximum rating of the device, either
choose a higher voltage device or specify an avalancherated power MOSFET.
Table 2. Recommended Component Manufacturers
VENDOR
AVX
avx.com
Inductors,
Transformers
bhelectronics.com
Coilcraft
Inductors
coilcraft.com
Cooper Bussmann
Inductors
bussmann.com
Diodes, Inc
Diodes
diodes.com
MOSFETs
fairchildsemi.com
Diodes
generalsemiconductor.com
International Rectifier
MOSFETs, Diodes
irf.com
IRC
Sense Resistors
irctt.com
Capacitors
kemet.com
Fairchild
General
Semiconductor
Figure 11 shows the suggested layout of the 8V to 16V
Input, 24V/2A Output Boost Converter.
Some of the recommended component manufacturers
are listed in Table 2.
WEB ADDRESS
Capacitors
BH Electronics
The small-signal components should be placed away from
high frequency switching nodes. For optimum load regulation and true remote sensing, the top of the output voltage
sensing resistor divider should connect independently to
the top of the output capacitor (Kelvin connection), staying
away from any high dV/dt traces. Place the divider resistors near the LT3757 in order to keep the high impedance
FBX node short.
Recommended Component Manufacturers
COMPONENTS
Kemet
Magnetics Inc
Toroid Cores
mag-inc.com
Microsemi
Diodes
microsemi.com
Murata-Erie
Inductors,
Capacitors
murata.co.jp
Nichicon
Capacitors
nichicon.com
On Semiconductor
Diodes
onsemi.com
Panasonic
Capacitors
panasonic.com
Sanyo
Capacitors
sanyo.co.jp
Sumida
Inductors
sumida.com
Taiyo Yuden
Capacitors
t-yuden.com
TDK
Capacitors,
Inductors
component.tdk.com
Thermalloy
Heat Sinks
aavidthermalloy.com
Tokin
Capacitors
nec-tokinamerica.com
Toko
Inductors
tokoam.com
United Chemicon
Capacitors
chemi-com.com
Vishay/Dale
Resistors
vishay.com
Vishay/Siliconix
MOSFETs
vishay.com
Vishay/Sprague
Capacitors
vishay.com
Würth Electronik
Inductors
we-online.com
Small-Signal
Discretes
zetex.com
Zetex
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Typical Applications
3.3V Input, 5V/10A Output Boost Converter
VIN
3.3V
L1
0.5µH
CIN
22µF
6.3V
s2
VIN
INTVCC
49.9k
SHDN/UVLO
34k
LT3757
GATE
SYNC
FBX
RT
SS
41.2k
300kHz
CVCC
4.7µF
10V
X5R
SENSE
VC
M1
VOUT
5V
10A
34k
1%
22Ω
+
GND
COUT1
150µF
6.3V
s4
0.004Ω
1W
6.8k
0.1µF
D1
22nF
15.8k
1%
2.2nF
CIN: TAIYO YUDEN JMK325BJ226MM
COUT1: PANASONIC EEFUEOJ151R
COUT2: TAIYO YUDEN JMK325BJ226MM
D1: MBRB2515L
L1: VISHAY SILICONIX IHLP-5050FD-01
M1: VISHAY SILICONIX SI4448DY
COUT2
22µF
6.3V
X5R
s4
3757 TA02a
Efficiency vs Output Current
100
90
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
3757 TA02b
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8V to 16V Input, 24V/2A Output Boost Converter
VIN
8V TO 16V
CIN
10µF
25V
X5R
R3
200k
L1
10µH
VIN
SHDN/UVLO
R4
43.2k
D1
LT3757
SYNC
GATE
M1
R2
226k
1%
SENSE
RT
SS
VC
RT
41.2k
300kHz
CC2
100pF
GND
FBX
INTVCC
RC
22k
CSS
0.1µF
VOUT
24V
2A
CC1
6.8nF
CVCC
4.7µF
10V
X5R
RS
0.01Ω
1W
CIN, COUT2: MURATA GRM31CR61E106KA12
COUT1: KEMET T495X476K035AS
D1: ON SEMI MBRS340T3G
L1: VISHAY SILICONIX IHLP-5050FD-01 10µH
M1: VISHAY SILICONIX Si4840BDP
R1
16.2k
1%
+
COUT1
47µF
35V
s4
COUT2
10µF
25V
X5R
3757 TA03a
Load Step Response at VIN = 12V
Efficiency vs Output Current
100
90
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
VOUT
500mV/DIV
(AC)
VIN = 8V
VIN = 16V
70
60
IOUT 1.6A
1A/DIV
0.4A
50
40
30
0.001
500µs/DIV
0.1
1
0.01
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
3757 TA03c
10
3757 TA03b
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Typical Applications
High Voltage Flyback Power Supply
DANGER! HIGH VOLTAGE OPERATION BY HIGH VOLTAGE TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY
VIN
5V TO 12V
T1
1:10
CIN
150µF
6.3V
s2
•
105k
SHDN/UVLO
46.4k
VIN
INTVCC
SYNC
LT3757
22Ω
CVCC
47µF
25V
X5R
140k
100kHz
GND
VSW
M1
1.50M
1%
1M
1%
COUT
68nF
s2
22Ω
SENSE
FBX
10nF
6.8k
0.1µF
VOUT
350V
10mA
1M
1%
220pF
GATE
RT
SS
VC
•
D1
0.02Ω
16.2k
1%
22nF
100pF
3757 TA04a
CIN : MURATA GRM32DR61C106K
COUT : TDK C3225X7R2J683K
D1: VISHAY SILICONIX GSD2004S DUAL DIODE CONNECTED IN SERIES
M1: VISHAY SILICONIX Si7850DP
T1: TDK DCT15EFD-U44S003
Start-Up Waveforms
Switching Waveforms
VOUT
5V/DIV
(AC)
VSW
20V/DIV
VOUT
100V/DIV
2ms/DIV
3757 TA04b
5µs/DIV
3757 TA04c
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5.5V to 36V Input, 12V/2A Output SEPIC Converter
VIN
5.5V TO 36V
CIN
4.7µF
50V
s2
105k
VIN
L1A
•
IL1A
SHDN/UVLO
46.4k
SYNC
LT3757
CDC
4.7µF
50V, X5R, s2
GATE
M1
IL1B
SENSE
RT
SS
10k
6.8nF
0.1µF
0.008Ω
1W
FBX
GND INTVCC
VC
41.2k
300kHz
D1
VOUT
12V
2A
VSW
4.7µF
10V
X5R
L1B
•
105k
1%
+
COUT1
47µF
20V
s2
COUT2
10µF
25V
X5R
15.8k
1%
3757 TA05a
CIN, CDC: TAIYO YUDEN UMK316BJ475KL
COUT1: KEMET T495X476K020AS
COUT2: TAIYO YUDEN TMK432BJ106MM
D1: ON SEMI MBRS360T3G
L1A, L1B: COILTRONICS DRQ127-3R3 (*COUPLED INDUCTORS)
M1: VISHAY SILICONIX Si7460DP
Efficiency vs Output Current
Load Step Waveforms
100
90
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
VIN = 8V
VOUT
200mV/DIV
(AC)
VIN = 16V
70
60
IOUT 1.6A
1A/DIV
0.4A
50
40
500µs/DIV
30
20
0.001
0.1
1
0.01
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
3757 TA05c
10
3757 TA05b
Start-Up Waveforms
Frequency Foldback Waveforms When Output Short-Circuits
VIN = 12V
VIN = 12V
VOUT
10V/DIV
VSW
20V/DIV
VOUT
5V/DIV
IL1A + IL1B
5A/DIV
IL1A + IL1B
5A/DIV
2ms/DIV
3757 TA05d
50µs/DIV
3757 TA05e
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Typical Applications
5V to 12V Input, ±12V/0.2A Output SEPIC Converter
VIN
5V TO 12V
+
CIN2
47µF
16V
CIN1
1µF
16V, X5R
105k
•
VIN
SHDN/UVLO
46.4k
LT3757
SYNC
T1
1,2,3,4
CDC1
4.7µF
16V, X5R
M1
GATE
CDC2
4.7µF
16V
X5R
SENSE
RT
FBX
D1
5
0.02Ω
COUT2
4.7µF
16V, X5R
s3
D2
GND INTVCC
6
•
30.9k
400kHz
COUT2
4.7µF
16V, X5R
s3
158Ω
1%
•
SS
VC
1.05k
1%
22k
0.1µF
100pF
CVCC
4.7µF
10V
X5R
6.8nF
VOUT1
12V
0.4A
GND
VOUT2
–12V
0.4A
3757 TA06
D1, D2: MBRS140T3
T1: COILTRONICS VP1-0076 (*PRIMARY = 4 WINDINGS IN PARALLEL)
M1: SILICONIX/VISHAY Si4840BDY
Nonisolated Inverting SLIC Supply
VP5-0155 (PRIMARY = 3 WINDINGS IN PARALLEL)
VIN
5V TO 16V
D1
DFLS160
CIN
22µF
25V, X5R
s2
GND
R2
105k
C2
10µF
50V
X5R
VIN
SHDN/UVLO
R1
46.4k
LT3757
SYNC
GATE
T1
1,2,3
•
4
•
M1
Si7850DP
D2
DFLS160
SENSE
RT
FBX
5
SS
VC
63.4k
200kHz
0.1µF
10nF
100pF
•
GND INTVCC
9.1k
CVCC
4.7µF
10V, X5R
C4
22µF
25V
X5R
COUT
3.3µF
100V
VOUT1
–24V
200mA
D3
DFLS160
0.012Ω
0.5W
6
•
15.8k
C3
22µF
25V
X5R
C5
22µF
25V
X5R
464k
VOUT1
–72V
200mA
3757 TA07
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LT3757
Package Description
DD Package
10-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 3mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1699 Rev B)
0.70 p0.05
3.55 p0.05
1.65 p0.05
2.15 p0.05 (2 SIDES)
PACKAGE
OUTLINE
0.25 p 0.05
0.50
BSC
2.38 p0.05
(2 SIDES)
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
3.00 p0.10
(4 SIDES)
R = 0.125
TYP
6
0.40 p 0.10
10
1.65 p 0.10
(2 SIDES)
PIN 1
TOP MARK
(SEE NOTE 6)
0.200 REF
0.75 p0.05
0.00 – 0.05
5
1
(DD) DFN REV B 0309
0.25 p 0.05
0.50 BSC
2.38 p0.10
(2 SIDES)
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
NOTE:
1. DRAWING TO BE MADE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229 VARIATION OF (WEED-2).
CHECK THE LTC WEBSITE DATA SHEET FOR CURRENT STATUS OF VARIATION ASSIGNMENT
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 0.15mm 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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LT3757
Package Description
MSE Package
10-Lead Plastic MSOP, Exposed Die Pad
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1664 Rev C)
BOTTOM VIEW OF
EXPOSED PAD OPTION
2.794 p 0.102
(.110 p .004)
5.23
(.206)
MIN
0.889 p 0.127
(.035 p .005)
1
0.05 REF
10
3.00 p 0.102
(.118 p .004)
(NOTE 3)
DETAIL “B”
CORNER TAIL IS PART OF
DETAIL “B” THE LEADFRAME FEATURE.
FOR REFERENCE ONLY
NO MEASUREMENT PURPOSE
10 9 8 7 6
DETAIL “A”
0o – 6o TYP
1 2 3 4 5
GAUGE PLANE
0.53 p 0.152
(.021 p .006)
DETAIL “A”
0.18
(.007)
0.497 p 0.076
(.0196 p .003)
REF
3.00 p 0.102
(.118 p .004)
(NOTE 4)
4.90 p 0.152
(.193 p .006)
0.254
(.010)
0.29
REF
1.83 p 0.102
(.072 p .004)
2.083 p 0.102 3.20 – 3.45
(.082 p .004) (.126 – .136)
0.50
0.305 p 0.038
(.0197)
(.0120 p .0015)
BSC
TYP
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
2.06 p 0.102
(.081 p .004)
SEATING
PLANE
1.10
(.043)
MAX
0.17 – 0.27
(.007 – .011)
TYP
0.50
(.0197)
NOTE:
BSC
1. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETER/(INCH)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS.
MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
5. LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0.102mm (.004") MAX
0.86
(.034)
REF
0.1016 p 0.0508
(.004 p .002)
MSOP (MSE) 0908 REV C
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LT3757
Revision History
(Revision history begins at Rev B)
REV
DATE
DESCRIPTION
PAGE NUMBER
B
3/10
Deleted Bullet from Features and Last Line of Description
Updated Entire Page to Add H-Grade and Military Grade
Updated Electrical Characteristics Notes and Typical Performance Characteristics for H-Grade and Military Grade
1
2
4 to 6
Revised TA04a and Replaced TA04c in Typical Applications
30
Updated Related Parts
36
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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 representation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
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LT3757
Typical Application
High Efficiency Inverting Power Supply
R2
105k
VIN
L1
SHDN/UVLO
R1
46.4k
LT3757
SYNC
GATE
M1
Si7848BDP
SENSE
RT
SS
GND
VC
41.2k
300kHz
9.1k
0.1µF
100
CDC
47µF
25V, X5R
•
90
L2
VOUT
–5V
3A to 5A
10nF
0.006Ω
1W
FBX
INTVCC
84.5k
D1
MBRD835L
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
CIN
47µF
16V
X5R
Efficiency vs Output Current
•
VIN
5V TO
15V
VIN = 5V
70
VIN = 16V
60
50
40
30
CVCC
4.7µF
10V
X5R
16k
L1, L2: COILTRONICS DRQ127-3R3 (*COUPLED INDUCTORS)
COUT
100µF
6.3V, X5R
s2
20
10
0.001
0.1
1
0.01
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
10
3757 TA08b
3757 TA08a
Related Parts
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
COMMENTS
LT3758
Boost, Flyback, SEPIC and Inverting Controller
2.9V ≤ VIN ≤ 100V, Current Mode Control, 100kHz to 1MHz Programmable
Operation Frequency, 3mm × 3mm 10-Lead DFN and 10-Lead MSOP-E
Packages
LT3573
Isolated Flyback Switching Regulator with 60V
Integrated Switch
3V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, No Opto-Isolator or Third Winding Required, Up to 7W, 16-Lead MSOP-E Package
LTC1871/LTC1871‑1/
LTC1871-7
Boost, Flyback and SEPIC Controller, No RSENSE™,
Low Quiescent Current
Adjustable Switching Frequency, 2.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 36V, Burst Mode® Operation at
Light Loads
LTC3872
Boost, Flyback, SEPIC Controller
2.75V ≤ VIN ≤ 9.8V, 23-Lead ThinSot™ and 2mm × 3mm 8-Lead DFN
Packages
LT3837
Isolated No-Opto Synchronous Flyback Controller
Ideal for VIN from 4.5V to 36V Limited by External Components, Up to 60W,
Current Mode Control
LT3825
Isolated No-Opto Synchronous Flyback Controller
VIN 16V to 75V Limited by External Components, Up to 60W, Current Mode
Control
LTC3803/LTC3803‑3/
LTC3803-5
200kHz Flyback DC/DC Controller
VIN and VOUT Limited Only by External Components, 6-Lead ThinSot Package
LTC3805/LTC3805-5
Adjustable Fixed 70kHz to 700kHz Operating
Frequency Flyback Controller
VIN and VOUT Limited Only by External Components, 3mm × 3mm 10-Lead
DFN, 10-Lead MSOP-E Packages
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