LTC3128 - 3A Monolithic Buck-Boost Supercapacitor Charger and Balancer with Accurate Input Current Limit

LTC3128
3A Monolithic Buck-Boost
Supercapacitor Charger and
Balancer with Accurate Input Current Limit
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
±2% Accurate Average Input Current Limit
Programmable Up to 3A
n Programmable Maximum Capacitor Voltage Limit
n Active Charge Balancing for Fast Charging of
Unmatched Capacitors
n Charges Single or Stacked Capacitors
n V Range: 1.73V to 5.5V
IN
n V
OUT Range: 1.8V to 5.5V
n <2µA Quiescent Current from V
OUT When Charged
n Output Disconnect in Shutdown: <1µA I Shutdown
Q
n Power-Good Comparator
n Power Failure Indicator
n Thermally Enhanced 20-Lead (4mm × 5mm × 0.75mm)
QFN and 24-Lead TSSOP Packages
The LTC®3128 is a highly efficient, buck-boost DC/DC
supercapacitor charger. It operates efficiently from input
voltages above, below or equal to the output voltage. The
LTC3128 incorporates accurate programmable average
input current limit, active charge balancing and programmable maximum capacitor voltage. This combination of
features makes the LTC3128 ideal for safely charging and
protecting large capacitors in backup power systems. The
input current limit and maximum capacitor voltage are each
programmed using a single resistor. Average input current
is accurately controlled over a 0.5A to 3A programmable
range while the individual maximum capacitor voltage can
be set from 1.8V to 3.0V.
n
Other features of the LTC3128 include <2µA quiescent
current from VOUT in Burst Mode®operation, accurate
power-good and power failure indicators, and thermal
overload protection. The LTC3128 is offered in low profile,
thermally enhanced 20-Lead 4mm × 5mm × 0.75mm QFN
and 24-Lead TSSOP packages.
APPLICATIONS
n
n
n
n
Supercapacitor Based Backup Power
Memory Backup
Servers, RAID, RF Systems
Industrial, Communications, Computing
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Burst Mode, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks
and PowerPath is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Wide VIN (3A Programmed Input Current) to 4.2V
Stacked Output Capacitors Charging Waveform
3.3µH
SW1
1.7V TO 5.5V
UP TO 3.0A
10µF
10µF
SW2
VOUT = 4.2V
RSENP VOUTP
RSENS VOUTS
LTC3128
VIN
MID
RUN
PFI
FB
PFO
PGOOD
MAXV
PROG
GND
127k
1.87M
C1a
940mF
C1b
940mF
470pF
3.57k
VOUT
2.0V/DIV
C1
MID
2.0V/DIV
IIN
2.0A/DIV
ILOAD
2.0A/DIV
301k
3128 TA01
2 SECONDS/DIV
3128 TA01b
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LTC3128
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Note 1)
VIN, RSENP, VOUTP, MID Voltage................... –0.3V to 6V
RSENS, VOUTS Voltage.................................. –0.3V to 6V
RSENS DC Current.....................................................–4A
SW1, SW2 DC Voltage.................................. –0.3V to 6V
SW1, SW2 Pulsed (<100ns) Voltage..............–1.0V to 7V
PGOOD, PFO, RUN Voltage........................... –0.3V to 6V
PROG, MAXV, FB, PFI Voltage...................... –0.3V to 6V
PGOOD, PFO DC Current.........................................15mA
Operating Junction Temperature Range
(Notes 2, 4)............................................. –40°C to 125°C
Storage Temperature Range................... –65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)
FE Only.............................................................. 300°C
PIN CONFIGURATION
TOP VIEW
GND
2
23 SW2
20 19 18 17
GND
3
22 NC
16 VOUTP
SW1
4
21 VOUTP
15 VOUTP
RSENP
5
20 VOUTP
14 VOUTS
RSENS
6
RUN
7
PROG
8
17 PGOOD
NC
9
16 FB
SW2
24 SW2
SW1
1
NC
SW1
SW2
TOP VIEW
SW1 1
RSENP 2
RSENS 3
21
GND
RUN 4
13 MID
12 PGOOD
PROG 5
9 10
MAXV
8
PFI
7
VIN
11 FB
PFO
NC 6
UFD PACKAGE
20-LEAD (4mm × 5mm) PLASTIC QFN
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 43°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 21) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB (NOTE 5)
25
GND
19 VOUTS
18 MID
NC 10
15 MAXV
VIN 11
14 PFI
GND 12
13 PFO
FE PACKAGE
24-LEAD PLASTIC TSSOP
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 38°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 25) SHOULD BE SOLDERED TO PCB (NOTE 5)
ORDER INFORMATION
LEAD FREE FINISH
TAPE AND REEL
PART MARKING
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
TEMPERATURE RANGE
LTC3128EUFD#PBF
LTC3128EUFD#TRPBF
3128
20-Lead (4mm × 5mm) Plastic QFN
–40°C to 125°C
LTC3128IUFD#PBF
LTC3128IUFD#TRPBF
3128
20-Lead (4mm × 5mm) Plastic QFN
–40°C to 125°C
LTC3128EFE#PBF
LTC3128EFE#TRPBF
LTC3128FE
24-Lead Plastic TSSOP
–40°C to 125°C
LTC3128IFE#PBF
LTC3128IFE#TRPBF
LTC3128FE
24-Lead Plastic TSSOP
–40°C to 125°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.
Consult LTC Marketing for information on non-standard lead based finish parts.
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/
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LTC3128
ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
The
l denotes specifications that apply over the specified operating
junction temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 2) VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 4.8V, unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
1.73
Input Operating Range
l
Programmed Output Voltage Range
l
1.8
FB Voltage
l
0.565
FB Voltage Hysteresis
0.580
MAX
5.5
V
5. 5
V
0.590
V
8.5
FB Input Current
FB > 0.590V
Switching Frequency
While Charging
l
l
UNITS
mV
0.5
2
nA
1.00
1.20
1.40
MHz
94.50
96.75
99.00
%FB
Power Good Rising Threshold Voltage
Measured as a % of FB Voltage
Power Good Hysteresis
Measured as a % of FB Voltage
3.6
%
Power Good Voltage Low
IPGOOD = 5mA
200
mV
Power Good Leakage Current
PGOOD = 5.5V
PFI Falling Threshold
l
0.565
0.1
1
µA
0.580
0.590
V
PFI Hysteresis Current
VPFI < 0.565V
0.2
PFI Input Current
VPFI > 0.590V
0.5
PFO Voltage Low
IPFO = 5mA
200
PFO Leakage Current
PFO = 5.5V
Maximum Capacitor Voltage – Rising
RMAXV = 125k, –40°C to 125°C (Note 7)
RMAXV = 125k, 0°C to 85°C (Notes 6, 7)
RMAXV = 113k, –40°C to 125°C (Note 7)
RMAXV = 113k, 0°C to 85°C (Notes 6, 7)
µA
2
nA
mV
0.1
1
µA
2.500
2.500
2.260
2.260
2.650
2.600
2.380
2.350
V
V
V
V
Maximum Capacitor Voltage Hysteresis
120
200
MAXV Pin Current
20
l
l
l
l
2.350
2.400
2.150
2.170
mV
µA
VIN Quiescent Current – Sleep
VRUN = 3.3V, VFB > 0.590V
14
µA
VOUT Quiescent Current – Sleep
VRUN = 3.3V, Not Balancing, VFB > 0.590V
VRUN = 3.3V, Balancing, VFB > 0.590V
1.9
100
µA
µA
VIN Quiescent Current – Shutdown
VRUN = 0V, Not Including SW Leakage
0.6
1
µA
VOUT Quiescent Current – Shutdown
VRUN = 0V, Not Including SW Leakage
0.4
1
µA
1
VOUT Quiescent Current – Shutdown
VRUN = 0V, VIN = 0V, Not Including SW Leakage
0.4
VIN Quiescent Current – Active
VRUN = 3.3V (Note 3)
600
µA
VIN Quiescent Current – UVLO
VRUN = 1.5V, VIN = 1.5V, Not Including SW Leakage
25
µA
VOUT Quiescent Current – UVLO
VRUN = 1.5V, VIN = 1.5V, Not Including SW Leakage
Input Current Limit
RPROG = 22.1k (Notes 3, 7)
RPROG = 22.1k (Notes 3, 7)
RPROG = 11k (Notes 3, 7)
RPROG = 11k (Notes 3, 7)
RPROG = 5.49k (Notes 3, 7)
RPROG = 5.49k (Notes 3, 7)
RPROG = 3.57k (Notes 3, 7)
RPROG = 3.57k (Notes 3, 7)
l
l
l
l
489
475
985
958
1973
1923
3034
2951
µA
1
2
µA
497
497
1000
1000
2003
2003
3081
3081
504
515
1015
1035
2033
2075
3127
3185
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
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LTC3128
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l denotes specifications that apply over the specified operating
junction temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. (Note 2) VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 4.8V, unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
PROG Pin Gain
Measured at IIN = 1A (Note 3)
Internal Sense Resistor Value
(Note 6)
Peak Inductor Current Limit
(Note 3)
l
5.50
6.5
9.00
Linear Inductor Current Limit
(Note 3)
l
4.00
5.0
6.85
A
N-Channel MOSFET Leakage
Switches B and C and E
0.1
5
µA
P-Channel MOSFET Leakage
Switches A and D
Switch F
0.1
0.1
5
10
µA
µA
N-Channel MOSFET On-Resistance
Switch B
Switch C
Switch E (VOUT = 0V)
70
80
95
mΩ
mΩ
mΩ
P-Channel MOSFET On-Resistance
Switch A
Switch D
Switch F
45
40
300
mΩ
mΩ
mΩ
MID Leakage Current
VMID = 0V, VIN = 3.3V, VSW1 = 3.3V
0.1
10
MID Pin Regulation
VOUT = 4.8V
2.400
2.496
Active Charge Balancer Enable Threshold
|VOUT/2-VMID|
60
118
l
2.304
Active Charge Balancer Hysteresis
52.7
µA/A
50
mΩ
A
µA
V
mV
60
mV
Active Charge Balancer Peak Current
(Note 3)
400
mA
Active Charge Balancer Valley Current
(Note 3)
50
mA
RUN Input High Threshold Voltage
l
RUN Input Low Threshold Voltage
l
RUN Input Current
RUN = 5.5V
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 LTC3128 is tested under pulsed load conditions such that TJ ≈
TA. The LTC3128E is guaranteed to meet specifications from 0°C to 85°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 LTC3128I is guaranteed
over the full –40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature range.
The junction temperature (TJ) is calculated from the ambient temperature
(TA) and power dissipation (PD) according to the formula: TJ = TA + (PD
• θJA°C/W), where θJA is the package thermal impedance. Note that the
maximum ambient temperature consistent with these specifications is
determined by specific operating conditions in conjunction with board
layout, the rated package thermal resistance and other environmental
factors.
1.2
V
0.01
0.3
V
1
µA
Note 3. Current measurements are made when the output is not switching.
Note 4. This IC includes overtemperature protection that is intended
to protect the device during momentary overload conditions. Junction
temperature will exceed 125°C when overtemperature protection is active.
Continuous operation above the specified maximum operating junction
temperature may result in device degradation or failure.
Note 5. Failure to solder the exposed backside of the package to the PC
board ground plane will result in a thermal resistance much higher than
43°C/W in the QFN and 38°C/W in the TSSOP.
Note 6. Guaranteed by design. Not tested.
Note 7. Accuracy of this specification is directly related to the accuracy of
the resistor used to program the parameter.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Efficiency vs VOUT (1.0A IIN)
100
100
90
90
70
60
VIN = 1.7V
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 5.0V
50
40
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5 3 3.5
VOUT (V)
4
4.5
90
80
80
70
60
40
30
0.5
5.5
1
1.5
2
2.5 3 3.5
VOUT (V)
4
4.5
50
40
30
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 5.0V
1.5
2
2.5 3 3.5
VOUT (V)
4
4.5
0
0.5
5.5
5
5.5
–0.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
–1.0
1.0
–1.5
0.5
–2.0
–45
–25 –5
15 35 55 75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0
95 115
3128 G05
VOUT vs Charge Time, COUT = 1F,
RESR = 20mΩ, IIN = 2.0A
4.0
4.0
3.5
3.5
3.5
VOUT (V)
4.5
4.0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
TIME (s)
3128 G22
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
2
4
6
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
TIME (s)
VOUT vs Charge Time, COUT = 1F,
RESR = 20mΩ, IIN = 3.0A
5.0
3.0
0
3128 G21
4.5
0
VIN = 1.7V
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 5.0V
1.5
4.5
0.5
5.5
5
3.5
5.5
1.0
4.5
4.0
0
5.0
VIN = 1.7V
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 5.0V
4
4.5
5.5
1.5
2.5 3 3.5
VOUT (V)
5.0
5.0
2.0
2
5.5
5.5
2.5
1.5
VOUT vs Charge Time, COUT = 1F,
RESR = 20mΩ, IIN = 0.5A
0.5
VOUT vs Charge Time, COUT = 1F,
RESR = 20mΩ, IIN = 1.0A
3.0
1
3128 G03
1.0
3128 G04
VOUT (V)
5
VOUT (V)
60
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 5.0V
10
VOUT (V)
EFFICIENCY (%)
70
NORMALIZED AVERAGE INPUT CURRENT (%)
80
1
40
Average Input Current Limit
vs Temperature (Normalized)
90
0
0.5
50
3128 G02
Efficiency vs VOUT (3.0A IIN)
10
60
20
3128 G01
20
70
30
VIN = 1.7V
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 5.0V
50
5
Efficiency vs VOUT (2.0A IIN)
100
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
Efficiency vs VOUT (0.5A IIN)
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
3.0
2.5
2.0
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 5.0V
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
TIME (s)
3128 G23
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 5.0V
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
TIME (s)
3128 G24
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LTC3128
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum Programmable IIN
vs VIN
VIN Quiescent Current vs VIN
(Burst Mode Operation Sleep)
3.25
3.00
13.6
40.0
13.4
35.0
2.25
INPUT CURRENT (µA)
INPUT CURRENT (µA)
IIN (A)
2.5
13.0
12.8
12.6
12.4
12.2
12.0
2.00
1.75
1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.3 3.7 4.1 4.5 4.9 5.3
VIN (V)
0.00
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
1.8 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.4 3.8 4.2 4.6 5.0 5.4
VOUT (V)
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
PFI Voltage vs Temperature
(Normalized)
0.00
–0.05
–0.10
–0.15
–0.20
–0.25
–0.30
–0.35
0.35
–45 –25 –5
15 35 55 75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
95 115
–0.40
–45 –25 –5
PGOOD Pull Down Resistance
vs VIN
0.00
40
30
20
10
0
1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.3 3.7 4.1 4.5 4.9 5.3
VIN (V)
3128 G12
90
80
–0.05
70
–0.10
RESISTANCE (Ω)
NORMALIZED PGOOD THRESHOLD (%)
50
95 115
3128 G11
PGOOD Threshold vs Temperature
(Normalized)
90
60
15 35 55 75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
3128 G10
PFO Pull Down Resistance vs VIN
70
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8
VIN (V)
0.05
3128 G09
80
0
3128 G08
NORMALIZED PFI VOLTAGE (%)
1.3
10.0
Feedback Voltage vs Temperature
(Normalized)
NORMALIZED FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (%)
1.4
15.0
11.6
1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.3 3.7 4.1 4.5 4.9 5.3
VIN (V)
0.00
1.5
20.0
3128 G07
1.8
1.6
25.0
5.00
VOUT Quiescent Current vs VOUT
(Burst Mode Operation Sleep)
1.7
30.0
11.8
3128 G06
OUTPUT CURRENT (µA)
VIN Quiescent Current
vs VIN (Input UVLO)
13.2
2.75
RESISTANCE (Ω)
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
–0.15
–0.20
–0.25
50
40
30
20
–0.30
–0.35
–45 –25 –5
60
10
15 35 55 75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
95 115
3128 G13
0
1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.3 3.7 4.1 4.5 4.9 5.3
VIN (V)
3128 G14
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TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Minimum and Maximum
Programmed Capacitor Voltage
vs Programmed VOUT
Maximum Capacitor Voltage
vs Temperature (Normalized)
0.8
6
0.6
5
PROGRAMMED MAXV (V)
NORMALIZED MAXIMUM CAPACITOR VOLTAGE (%)
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
0.4
2.0
0
–0.2
–0.4
MAXIMUM
4
MINIMUM
(–40°C TO 125°C)
3
MINIMUM
(0°C TO 85°C)
2
1
–0.6
–0.8
–45 –25 –5
15 35 55 75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
95 115
0
2.7
3.1
3.5
8.9 4.3
VOUT (V)
4.7
3128 G15
5.1
5.5
3128 G16
Startup Waveform
1.0A Input Current Limit
Startup Waveform
3.0A Input Current Limit
VOUT
2V/DIV
IIN
2A/DIV
VMID
2V/DIV
RUN
5V/DIV
VOUT
2V/DIV
VMID
5V/DIV
IIN
0.5A/DIV
5.00s/DIV
3128 G17
5.00s/DIV
3128 G18
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PIN FUNCTIONS
(QFN/TSSOP)
SW1 (Pins 1, 19/Pins 1, 4): Switch pin where internal
switches A and B are connected. Connect an inductor
from SW1 to SW2.
RSENP (Pin 2/Pin 5): Sense Resistor Power Output.
Connect other loads in the system to this pin. A 10µF or
greater ceramic capacitor should be placed as close to
RSENP and GND as possible.
RSENS (Pin 3/Pin 6): Sense Resistor Signal Input. This
pin should be connected to RSENP through as short and
wide a trace as possible.
RUN (Pin 4/Pin 7): Logic-Controlled Shutdown Input.
RUN ≥ 1.2V: Normal Operation
RUN ≤ 0.3V: Shutdown
PROG (Pin 5/Pin 8): Sets the average input current limit
threshold. Connect a resistor and capacitor from PROG to
GND. See below for component value selection.
RPROG (kΩ) = 11/ILIMIT (A)
CPROG (pF) = 1600/(RPROG (kΩ))
NC (Pins 6, 20/Pins 9, 10, 22): Not Connected. These
pins should be tied to ground.
VIN (Pin 7/Pin 11): Input Supply Pin. Internal VCC for the
IC and high current input to the internal sense resistor.
A 10µF or greater ceramic capacitor should be placed as
close to VIN and GND as possible.
PFO (Pin 8/Pin 13): Power Fail Output. This is an opendrain output that sinks current when the supply being
monitored is less than the programmed threshold voltage.
PFI (Pin 9/Pin 14): Power Fail Input. Connect resistor
divider tap from supply to be monitored here. See below
for component selection.
MAXV (Pin 10/Pin 15): Sets the maximum capacitor
voltage across each capacitor. Connect a resistor from
MAXV to GND. See below for component value selection.
If charging only a single capacitor, tie this pin to ground.
RMAXV (kΩ) = 50 • VMAXV(V)
FB (Pin 11/Pin 16): Output Voltage Feedback Pin. Connect
resistor divider tap here. The output voltage can be adjusted
from 1.8V to 5.5V. The feedback reference voltage is 0.58V.
VOUT (V) = 0.58 • (1+R2/R1)
PGOOD (Pin 12/Pin 17): Power Good Indicator. This is an
open-drain output that pulls low when VOUT is less than
96.75% of the programmed voltage.
MID (Pin 13/Pin 18): Output for the active charger balancer.
This pin should be tied to the junction of the two output
capacitors. If charging only a single output capacitor, tie
this pin to ground as shown in the applications section.
VOUTS (Pin 14/Pin 19): Output Sense Input. This pin should
be connected to the VOUT capacitor through as short a
trace as possible.
VOUTP (Pins 15,16/Pins 20, 21): Output of the Synchronous Rectifier. Connect the output filter capacitor from
this pin to GND. See the applications information section
for capacitor recommendations.
SW2 (Pins 17,18/Pins 23, 24): Switch pin where internal
switches C and D are connected. Connect inductor from
SW1 to SW2.
GND (Exposed Pad Pin 21/Pins 2, 3, 12 Exposed Pad
Pin 25): IC and Power Ground. The exposed pad must
be soldered to the PCB ground plane through a good
electrical and thermal connection.
VPFI(FALLING) (V) = 0.58 • (1+R4/R3)
VPFIHYST (V) = R4 • 0.2µA
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RSENP
SW1
SW2
RSENS
D
VIN
VOUTP
A
R4
PEAK
AMP
RUN
PFI
0.58V
–
+
–
+
5A
C
BALANCER
LOGIC
+
–
6.5A
VOUTS
E
B
–
+
PROG
LOGIC
R2
ZERO
AMP
ILINEAR
AMP
F
SW1
+
–
0.56V
–
+
0.58V
FB
20µA
0.2µA
0.58V
+
–
+
–
R3
+
–
PFO
PGOOD
+
–
A=1
+
A=1
–
MID
MAXV
VOUT
MID
R1
FB
0.56V
+
–
GND
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OPERATION
The LTC3128 is an average input current controlled buckboost DC/DC charger offered in both a thermally enhanced
4mm × 5mm 20-lead QFN package and a thermally enhanced 24-lead TSSOP package. The buck-boost charger
utilizes a proprietary switching algorithm which allows its
output to be regulated above, below, or equal to the input
voltage. The low RDS(ON), low gate charge synchronous
switches provide high efficiency conversion to minimize
the charging time of storage elements.
Charger Operation
The LTC3128 uses fixed frequency, average input current
PWM control when charging the output capacitor(s). A
proprietary switching algorithm allows the charger to
switch between buck and boost modes without discontinuity in inductor current or loop characteristics. The switch
topology for the buck-boost charger is shown in Figure 1.
Two switches (D and E) connect SW2 to VOUT to provide
high efficiency over the entire output voltage range.
L
VIN
A
SW1
B
LTC3128
SW2
VOUT
D
C
E
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Figure 1. Buck-Boost Switch Topology
The LTC3128 uses a continuous switching algorithm where
both SW1 and SW2 will switch regardless of the input
or output. When the input voltage is significantly greater
than the output voltage, the buck-boost converter operates in buck mode. Each cycle, switches B and C turn on
for a minimum of 5% of the entire switching cycle. For
the remainder of the switching cycle, switch D (switch D
and E when VOUT <1.5V typically) turns on continuously,
switch C remains off, and switches A and B are pulse
width modulated to produce the required duty cycle to
support the output regulation voltage. As the input voltage decreases or as the output voltage increases, switch
A remains on for a larger portion of the switching cycle.
As the input voltage decreases further, switch pair CD
is pulse width modulated to obtain the desired output
voltage. At this point, the converter is operating solely in
boost mode. When VOUT is below 1.5V typical, switch D
and E are modulated. This helps to improve efficiency at
low VOUT voltages.
This switching algorithm provides a seamless transition
between operating modes and eliminates discontinuities
in average inductor current, inductor current ripple, and
loop transfer function throughout all operational modes.
These advantages result in increased efficiency and stability in comparison to the traditional 4-switch buck-boost
converter.
Error Amplifier And Compensation
The LTC3128 utilizes two control loops. The hysteretic
voltage loop determines whether the output is in regulation
or not, and commands the LTC3128 into a low quiescent
current sleep state when VOUT reaches its programmed
level. The voltage loop is also equipped with a proportional
gain control that reduces the charging current as VOUT
approaches regulation. This helps prevent chattering into
and out of sleep because of the large charging currents
and possibly high equivalent series resistance (ESR) capacitors. The current loop is internally compensated and
forces the input current to the programmed input current
limit. When the LTC3128 is not sleeping or balancing, it
operates at a fixed 1.2MHz frequency.
Current Limit Operation
The LTC3128 has three current limit circuits. The primary
current limit is an accurate average input current limit circuit
that measures the input current drawn from the source by
the LTC3128 and the other loads tied to the RSENS pin via
an internal 50mΩ sense resistor. The LTC3128, when not
sleeping, will always try to limit the input current passing
through the sense resistor. Any current drawn externally
from RSENS will result in a corresponding decrease in the
charging current supplied by the LTC3128. If the load tied
to RSENS draws more than the programmed amount, the
LTC3128 will reduce the charging current to zero, although
it cannot limit the current draw from external sources. The
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input current limit is set by placing a resistor, RPROG, from
PROG to GND. This resistor and the CPROG capacitor value
can be calculated using the following formula:
RPROG (kΩ) = 11/ILIMIT (A)
CPROG (pF) ≈ 1600/(RPROG (kΩ) )
Where ILIMIT is the average input current limit in amps.
dissipated in the package. The current limit will continue
to be reduced to approximately 30% of the programmed
limit just before thermal shutdown. The current limit will
return to its full value when the die temperature drops
below 135°C. See the PCB Layout Considerations section
in the Applications Information portion of the data sheet
for additional thermal considerations.
A secondary linear current limit, limits the maximum average inductor current to 5.0A typically. If the peak inductor
current reaches 6.5A (typical) switches A and C are immediately turned off, and switches B and D are turned on.
The linear and peak current limits are fixed and therefore
are not affected by the value of RPROG.
Undervoltage Lockout
Zero Current Comparator
Power Failure Indicator
The zero current comparator monitors the inductor current
to the output and shuts off all power switches when this
current reduces to approximately 30mA. This prevents
the inductor current from reversing in polarity, improving
efficiency at light loads.
Shutdown
Shutdown of the LTC3128 is accomplished by pulling the
RUN pin below 0.3V and IC operation is enabled by pulling the RUN pin above 1.2V. Note that RUN can be driven
above VIN or VOUT, as long as it is limited to less than the
absolute maximum rating.
Thermal Shutdown
If the die temperature exceeds 165°C (typical) the LTC3128
will be disabled. All power devices will be turned off and
both switch nodes will be pulled low. The LTC3128 will
restart (if enabled) when the die temperature drops to
approximately 155°C.
Thermal Regulator
To help prevent the part from going into thermal shut-down
when charging very large capacitors at high current, the
LTC3128 is equipped with a thermal regulator. If the die
temperature exceeds 135°C (typical) the average current
limit is lowered to help reduce the amount of power being
If the input supply voltage drops below 1.60V (typical),
the LTC3128 will be disabled and all power devices will
be turned off. The LTC3128 will resume operation when
VIN rises above 1.73V.
The LTC3128 includes a power failure indicator comparator.
Referring to the Block Diagram, the non-inverting input
of the comparator is internally connected to a 0.58V
reference and the inverting input is connected to the PFI
pin. An external resistive divider can be placed from the
supply being monitored to ground to program the threshold voltage. When the voltage at PFI drops below 0.58V,
the open-drain N-channel MOSFET on PFO will turn on,
pulling the pin low. The N-channel MOSFET is forced off
when the LTC3128 is in shutdown. When PFI drops below
0.58V, a hysteresis current of 0.2µA will turn on, sinking
current into the PFI pin providing hysteresis. Once the PFI
pin rises above 0.58V plus the programmed hysteresis,
the open-drain N-channel MOSFET on PFO will turn off.
The power failure indicator voltage and hysteresis can be
calculated as follows:
VPFI(FALLING) (V) = 0.58 • (1 + R4/R3)
VPFIHYST (V) = R4 • 0.2µA
Power-Good Indicator
The LTC3128 includes a power-good indicator comparator.
The non-inverting input of the comparator is connected to
the FB pin and the inverting input is internally connected
to a 0.56V reference. When the voltage at FB drops below
approximately 0.54V, the open-drain N-channel MOSFET
on PGOOD will turn on, pulling the pin low. The N-channel
MOSFET is forced off when the LTC3128 is in shutdown.
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Maximum Capacitor Voltage Comparator
The LTC3128 monitors the voltage across each capacitor
of the stacked output capacitors. If a capacitor exceeds
the programmed maximum capacitor voltage, the LTC3128
will stop charging the output stack and begin balancing
the voltage on the two capacitors. If the capacitors cannot
be balanced and the fault condition still persists, charging
will be halted until the output capacitors self discharge so
that a fault condition no longer exists. This condition can
exist if there is a shorted or damaged output capacitor. The
maximum capacitor voltage is programmed by placing a
single resistor from MAXV to GND. The RMAXV resistor
should be placed close to the MAXV pin to minimize the
pin capacitance. The typical resistor value can be calculated
using the following formula:
RMAXV (kΩ) = 50 • VMAXV (V)
Where VMAXV is the maximum allowable voltage across a
capacitor. With the calculated RMAXV value, the observed
VMAXV can vary as much as ±6%. The maximum capacitor
voltage comparator is not enabled until VOUT is greater
than approximately 1.5V. If the MAXV pin is tied to ground,
both the maximum capacitor voltage comparator and
the active charge balancer are disabled. The MAXV pin
should be tied to ground if only a single output capacitor is being charged and no balancing is required. When
using a single capacitor, the maximum capacitor voltage
is programmed using the FB pin. The voltage loop will
prevent overvoltaging of the output capacitor, and the
MID pin should be grounded. Please refer to the Typical
Applications section for an example.
Active Charge Balancer
The LTC3128 includes an active charge balancer for the
stacked output capacitors. The balancer efficiently moves
charge from the overcharged capacitor to the undercharged
capacitor until the two capacitors are determined to be
balanced. This helps to ensure the long term reliability
of the capacitors by insuring one-half of the programmed
output voltage is across each capacitor and eliminates the
need for lossy balancing resistors or shunt regulators.
The active charge balancer is enabled once the voltage on
the MID pin exceeds approximately 1.2V. The LTC3128 will
try to balance the stack only if VOUT has reached regulation, or if one of the capacitor voltages has exceeded the
maximum programmed value. This ensures that the output
stack is charged as quickly as possible while protecting
each capacitor from being overcharged. The balancer is
hysteretic and is enabled once the two capacitors are
60mV out of balance. Once the balancer has equalized the
voltage across each capacitor, it is disabled.
The active charge balancer operates by using the inductor connected between SW1 and SW2 to efficiently move
charge between the two output capacitors. The charge
is moved through a switch that connects the MID pin to
SW1 internally. Connecting the MID pin to SW1 allows the
LTC3128 to either boost charge from the bottom capacitor to the top, or buck charge from the top capacitor by
modulating switches C and D.
If VMID is 60mV greater than VOUT – VMID switches C and
F are turned on until the inductor current reaches 400mA.
Switch C is then turned off and switch D is turned on until
the inductor current reaches 50mA. This switching cycle
continues until VMID = VOUT – VMID.
If VOUT – VMID is 60mV greater than VMID, switches D and
F are turned on until the inductor current reaches –400mA.
Switch D is then turned off and switch C is turned on until
the inductor current reaches –50mA. The switching cycle
continues until VMID = VOUT – VMID.
The frequency that the balancer will operate at is dependent
on the inductor value (L) and can be calculated by:
fbalancer (MHz) ≈
VOUT
1.6 •L (µH)
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A typical LTC3128 application circuit is shown on the front
page of this data sheet. The external component selection
is determined by the desired output voltage, input current limit, maximum capacitor voltage, and VOUT ripple
requirements for each particular application. However,
basic guidelines and considerations for the design process
are provided in this section.
Output Voltage Programming
The output voltage is set by a resistive divider according
to the formula:
VOUT (V) = 0.58V • (1 + R2/R1)
The external divider is connected to the output as shown
in Figure 2. The LTC3128 buck-boost charger utilizes input
current mode control, and the output divider resistance
does not play a role in system stability. Large resistor
values can be used to minimize output leakage. The programmed maximum capacitor voltage affects the maximum
output voltage that can be programmed. This maximum
programmed output voltage can be calculated by:
VOUT(MAX) = 2 • (VMAXV – 440mV) (–40°C to 125°C)
VOUT(MAX) = 2 • (VMAXV – 385mV) (0°C to 85°C)
1.8V ≤ VOUT ≤ 5.25V
R2
FB
LTC3128
R1
GND
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less. The peak-to-peak inductor current ripple for buck and
boost mode can be calculated from the following formulas,
where L is the inductance in micro Henries:
∆I L,P−P,BUCK (A) =
VOUT (VIN − VOUT )
VIN • L • 1.2
∆I L,P−P,BOOST (A) =
VIN (VOUT − VIN )
VOUT • L • 1.2
The 1.2MHz switching frequency allows the LTC3128 to
utilize small surface mount inductors. Inductor values
between 2.2µH and 4.7µH are recommended. These values provide low ripple in the inductor current, but will not
adversely affect the stability of the LTC3128. An inductor
value that is too small or large will limit the stable input
voltage range for a given VOUT.
High frequency ferrite core inductor materials reduce
frequency dependent power losses compared to cheaper
powdered iron types, improving efficiency. The inductor
should have low DC resistance (approximately 20mΩ or
less) to reduce the I2R power losses, and must be able
to support the peak inductor current without saturating.
Molded chokes and chip inductors usually do not have
enough core area to support the maximum peak inductor
currents of up to 9.0A seen on the LTC3128. The inductor
current can still reach currents greater than 5A even at low
programmed input currents due to high voltage step-down
ratios at start-up. See Table 1 and the reference schematics
for suggested components and suppliers.
Input Capacitor Selection
Figure 2. Setting the Buck-Boost Output Voltage
Inductor Selection
To achieve high efficiency, a low DCR inductor should be
utilized for the buck-boost charger. The inductor must have
a saturation rating greater than the worst case average
inductor current plus half the ripple current. This is due
to the fact that during start-up or high step down ratios,
the inductor current will be at the linear current limit
(4.0A minimum) even if the programmed input current is
The style and value of capacitors used with the LTC3128
determine input voltage ripple. It is required that a low
equivalent series resistance (ESR) multilayer ceramic
capacitor of at least 10µF be used to bypass the VIN,
RSENS and RSENP pins.
The value of the capacitor on VIN directly controls the
amount of input ripple for a given input current pulse,
such as during a bucking switching cycle. Increasing the
value of this capacitor will reduce the input ripple.
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Table 1: Recommended Inductors
VENDOR
VALUE
(µH)
DCR
(mΩ)
MAX DC CURRENT
(A)
Coilcraft
XAL5030-222ME
XAL5030-332ME
XAL6030-332ME
XAL6060-472ME
2.2
3.3
3.3
4.7
13.2
21.2
19.9
13.1
9.2
8.7
12.2
10.5
5.0 × 5.0 × 3.0
5.0 × 5.0 × 3.0
6.0 × 6.0 × 3.0
6.0 × 6.0 × 6.0
Coiltronics
HC8-2R6-R
HC8-3R5-R
HC7-3R9-R
HC7-4R7-R
2.6
3.5
3.9
4.7
11.4
16.5
7.9
9
10.2
8.5
10.4
9.2
10.9 × 10.9 × 4.0
10.9 × 10.9 × 4.0
13.0 × 13.8 × 5.5
13.0 × 13.8 × 5.5
Sumida
CDRH10D68RT125NP-2R2NC
CDRH10D38DHPNP-3R3PC
CDRH127/HPNP-4R7RC
2.2
3.3
4.7
7.1
13.5
18.8
10.5
9.25
10.8
10.2 × 10.2 × 6.8
10.0 × 10.0 × 3.8
12.5 × 12.5 × 8.0
TDK
VLF12060T-2R7N100
VLF12060T-3R9N9R0
2.7
3.9
5.3
7
10
9
11.7 × 12.0 × 6.0
11.7 × 12.0 × 6.0
Würth Elektronik
744311220
744325420
2.2
4.2
11.4
7.1
9
11
6.9 × 7.0 × 3.8
10.2 × 10.5 × 4.7
Multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCC) typically have
exceptional ESR performance. MLCCs combined with a
tight board layout and an unbroken ground plane will yield
very good performance and low EMI emissions. There are
several types of ceramic capacitors available, each having
considerably different characteristics. For example, X7R
and X7S ceramic capacitors have the best voltage and
temperature stability. X5R ceramic capacitors have higher
packing density but poorer performance over their rated
voltage and temperature ranges. Y5V ceramic capacitors
are not recommended because of their extreme non-linear
characteristic of capacitance versus voltage and poor
temperature stability.
OUTPUT CAPACITOR SELECTION
The LTC3128 is designed to charge supercapacitors with a
minimum total output capacitance value greater that 2mF.
In general, lower capacitance capacitors have higher ESRs.
To prevent modulation in and out of sleep due to the voltage step caused by capacitor ESR, the LTC3128 reduces
charge current in the last 5% of the VOUT charge cycle. At
the end of the charging cycle immediately before sleep,
the input current is reduced to 20% of the programmed
value. Also of importance is to try and minimize the droop
SIZE (mm) W × L × H
due to the ESR, and keep the droop less than 1% of the
programmed output voltage. When the charging current
is reduced to zero, the output voltage ESR component
is eliminated. The maximum recommended ESR for the
recommended 1% droop on VOUT is calculated by:
(RESR1 +RESR2 )(Ω) ≅
VOUT 2
(20• VIN •ILIM • η)
Where RESR1, RESR2 are the ESR of each capacitor, VIN is
the input voltage to the charger, ILIM is the programmed
input current in amps, η is the fractional efficiency of the
charger at 20% of the programmed input current, and
VOUT is the programmed output of the charger. If the ESR
of the capacitors is larger than this calculated value, some
chattering in and out of sleep at the end of charge may
be observed. Figure 3 shows the voltage droop on VOUT
caused when charging stops.
The LTC3128 is stable with a total output capacitance
value greater than 2mF, or 4mF for each stacked capacitor.
Supercapacitors are much larger physically than ceramic
or tantalum capacitors, and therefore usually cannot be
placed close to the charger. To minimize layout contribution
to capacitor ESR, the trace width connecting the capacitors
to each other and the IC should be as large as possible. The
MID pin trace is not as critical, as it only carries 200mA
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IIN
500mV/DIV
VOUT
10mV/DIV
1ms/DIV
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Figure 3. VOUT Voltage Droop at End of Charging
of average current during balancing, but the VOUT trace
can carry more than 6A of current. It is recommended that
local decoupling capacitors be placed from VOUT to MID
and from MID to ground, as close to the IC as possible.
Multilayer ceramic capacitors are an excellent choice for
output decoupling as they have extremely low ESR and
are available in small footprints. While a 10µF decoupling
capacitor is sufficient for most applications, larger values
may be used without limitation.
If using a single output capacitor, where balancing is not
required, the MAXV and the MID pin should be tied to
ground, this prevents the LTC3128 from trying to balance.
The hysteretic voltage loop of the LTC3128 will protect the
output capacitor, by regulating it to the voltage programmed
by the FB pin.
Pulsed Output Loads
A large output capacitance can be used to help with pulsed
load applications by reducing the amount of current required by the LTC3128. The maximum load for a given
pulsed load duty cycle and the minimum capacitance can
be calculated by:
ILOAD(MAX)(A) =
VIN •ILIM • η
D• VOUT
Where ISTANDBY is the continuous load current on the output
in amps, IPULSE is the pulsed load current in addition to
ISTANDBY in amps, ILIM is the programmed average current in amps, η is the LTC3128 converter efficiency, D is
the load pulse’s duty cycle, and T is the period of the load
pulse in seconds. When selecting output supercapacitors
for large pulsed loads, the magnitude and duration of the
pulsed current, together with the droop voltage specification, determine the choice of the output capacitor. Both
the ESR and the charge stored in the capacitors each cycle
contribute to the output voltage droop. The droop due to
the pulsed load and ESR is calculated by:
VDROOP,LOAD (V) =

 VIN •ILIM • η

–ISTANDBY   •D• T
IPULSE – 
 VOUT


COUT,TOTAL (F)
VDROOP,ESR (V) =

 VIN •ILIM • η

–ISTANDBY  
IPULSE – 
 VOUT


• (RESR1 +RESR2 )
Where ISTANDBY is the continuous load current on the
output in amps, IPULSE is the pulsed load current in addition to ISTANDBY in amps, ILIM is the programmed average
current in amps, D is the load pulse’s duty cycle, and T is
the period of the load pulse in seconds.
The total output voltage droop is given by:
VDROOP (V) = VDROOP,LOAD + VDROOP,ESR
Low ESR and high capacitance are critical to maintaining
low output droop. Table 2 and the Typical Applications
schematics show supercapacitors that work well with
the LTC3128.
COUT(MIN)(F) =

 VIN •ILIM • η
  D• t
–I STANDBY   •
IPULSE – 
 VOUT
  VDROOP

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Table 2: Recommended Supercapacitors and Ultracapacitors
VENDOR
VALUE
(F)
ESR
(mΩ)
VOLTAGE
(A)
TEMPERATURE
RANGE (C)
Murata Electronics
DMF3R5R5L334M3DTA0
DMF3Z5R5H474M3DTA0
0.33
0.47
60
40
4.2 (5.5 Peak)
4.2 (5.5 Peak)
–30 to 70
–30 to 70
14.0 × 21.0 × 2.5
14.0 × 21.0 × 3.2
Tecate
TPL-10/10X30F
TPL-25/16X26F
TPL-100/22X45F
TPLE-25/16X26F
TPLE-100/22X45F
TPLS-400/35X60F
10
25
100
25
100
400
85
42
15
42
15
12
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.3
2.3
2.7
–40 to 65
–40 to 65
–40 to 65
–40 to 85
–40 to 85
–40 to 65
10.0 × 10.0 × 30.0
16.0 × 16.0 × 26.0
22.0 × 22.0 × 45.0
16.0 × 16.0 × 26.0
22.0 × 22.0 × 45.0
35.0 × 35.0 × 60.0
AVX
BZ015A503Z_B
BZ015A104Z_B
0.05
0.1
160
80
5.5
5.5
–20 to 70
–20 to 70
28.0 × 17.0 × 4.1
28.0 × 17.0 × 6.7
CAP-XX
HS206F
HS230
0.6
1.2
70
50
5.5
5.5
–40 to 85
–40 to 85
39.0 × 17.0 × 2.5
39.0 × 17.0 × 3.8
Cooper Bussmann
A1635-2R5475-R
M1325-2R5905-R
HV1860-2R7107-R
4.7
9
100
25
20
10
2.5
2.5
2.7
–25 to 70
–40 to 60
–40 to 65
16.0 × 16.0 × 35.0
13.0 × 13.0 × 26.0
18.0 × 18.0 × 60.0
Illinois Capacitor
506DER2R5SLZ
357DER2R5SEZ
50
100
30
12
2.5
2.5
–40 to 70
–40 to 70
18.0 × 18.0 × 60.0
35.0 × 35.0 × 60.0
Maxwell
BCAP0005
BCAP0100T01
5
100
170
15
2.7
2.7
–40 to 65
–40 to 65
10.0 × 10.0 × 20.0
22.0 × 22.0 × 45.0
Taiyo Yuden
PAS2026FR2R5504
PAS0815LS2R5105
LIC2540R3R8207
0.5
1
200
55
70
50
2.5
2.5
2.2 to 3.8
–25 to 60
–25 to 70
–25 to 70
26.0 × 20.0 × 0.9
8.0 × 8.0 × 15.0
25.0 × 25.0 × 40.0
Maximum Capacitor Voltage & Balancing
The service lifetime of a supercapacitor is determined
by its rated voltage, rated temperature, rated lifetime,
actual operating voltage, and operating temperature. To
extend the life of a supercapacitor the operating voltage
and temperature should be reduced from the maximum
ratings. The websites for Illinois Capacitor1 and Maxwell2
provide the means to determine their capacitor lifetime.
Using the suggested derated voltage for each capacitor
will improve lifetime. The LTC3128 will keep each capacitor
voltage at VOUT/2 once the output has reached regulation.
To prevent an overvoltage on one of the output capacitors
during charging, the maximum capacitor voltage comparaNote 1: http://www.illinoiscapacitor.com/tech-center/life-calculators.aspx
Note 2: http://www.maxwell.com/products/ultracapacitors/docs/
APPLICATIONNOTE1012839_1.PDF
SIZE (mm) W × L × H
tors continuously monitor the output stack. If a capacitor
exceeds the programmed maximum capacitor voltage,
the LTC3128 immediately stops charging the stack. If a
capacitor exceeds its maximum voltage and the MID pin is
greater than 1.2V, the LTC3128 will balance the voltage of
the capacitors, otherwise the part will halt charging until
the maximum capacitor voltage violation clears, typically
by an external load or leakage. The LTC3128 will start
balancing the stacked output capacitors if the output is in
regulation and the two capacitors are more than 60mV out
of balance, or any time a maximum voltage event occurs.
How well the output capacitors are matched will determine
the likelihood of triggering a maximum capacitor voltage
fault during charging. The maximum capacitor voltage can
only force the LTC3128 to stop charging and, depending
on other conditions, attempt to balance the capacitors.
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LTC3128
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
The LTC3128 has minimal current draw from VOUT, especially when the cells are in balance (typically < 2µA).
Care should be taken to limit sources of current that may
pull VOUT above it’s programmed regulation value, as
there is no way for the LTC3128 to maintain regulation
in this situation. If there is potential for external leakage
to overvoltage the supercapacitors, measures should be
taken to protect them.
PCB Layout Considerations
The LTC3128 switches large currents at high frequencies. Special care should be given to the PCB layout to
ensure stable, noise free operation. Due to the high input
and output power of the LTC3128 a four layer PCB with
significant copper and ground planes is strongly recommended. Otherwise the thermal regulator may start to
reduce the programmed input current at a lower ambient
temperature, and may not be able to prevent the device
from entering thermal shutdown.
The LTC3128 evaluation board shows a recommended
layout and part placement. Figures 4 through 9 show the
part placements and routing, a LTC3128 evaluation board
is available on the Linear Technology website. The layout
of the PCB and the amount of copper used directly effects
the θJA of the LTC3128. The θJA of the LTC3128 on the
Figure 4. LTC3128 Evaluation Board Top Side Silkscreen
evaluation board layout shown is 20°C/W. If thinner copper,
less copper area, or fewer vias are used then this number
will increase. The following items provide guidelines for
layout of the LTC3128:
1.Use solid ground plane under the whole circuit (no
other traces underneath)
2.Place all decoupling capacitors close to LTC3128 (that
ensures low parasitic inductances)
3.Use 2 to 3 local ground vias next to the GND pad of
each decoupling capacitor.
4.Place the maximum number of GND vias under the
exposed pad of LTC3128 (for low thermal resistance)
5.Place a local GND via next to each component that is
connected to ground.
6.Keep FB and MAXV nodes short (place the voltage
divider resistors close to the pins)
The LTC3128 is equipped with a thermal regulator that is
designed to help protect the LTC3128 from damage due
to overheating. The thermal regulator will try to prevent
the die temperature from exceeding 135°C by reducing
the input current limit, but if it cannot, the LTC3128 will
eventually enter thermal shutdown at 165°C. When the
junction temperature of the LTC3128 drops back below
135°C the input current limit will no longer be affected.
Figure 5. LTC3128 Evaluation Board Top Metal
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LTC3128
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Figure 6. LTC3128 Evaluation Board Layer 2 Metal
Figure 7. LTC3128 Evaluation Board Layer 3 Metal
Figure 8. LTC3128 Evaluation Board Back Side Metal
Figure 9. LTC3128 Evaluation Board Back Side Silkscreen
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LTC3128
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
USB 3.0 (900mA Programmed Input Current) Powered, 4.8V Backup Supply
3.3µH
VOUT = 4.8V
MAXV = 2.85V
SW2
RSENP VOUTP
RSENS VOUTS
LTC3128
VIN
MID
RUN
PFI
PFO
FB
PGOOD
PROG
MAXV
GND
SW1
USB 3.0
4.5V TO 5.5V
900mA
10µF
10µF
142k
10µF
2.21M
TO LOAD
300F
10µF
130pF
12.4k
300F
301k
3128 TA02
VOUT
1V/DIV
MID
1V/DIV
IIN
500mA/DIV
200 SECONDS/DIV
3128 TA02b
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LTC3128
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
5.0V to 3.3V Converter with Power Ride-Through
ENA
GND
LTC4413
ENB
STAT
INB
OUTB
4.7µH
1.8V TO 5.5V INPUT
BUCK-BOOST CONVERTER
CONTROL CIRCUIT
SW1
3.3µH
INA
SW2
VOUTP
RSENP
VOUTS
RSENS
VIN
LTC3128
RUN
MID
VIN
5.0V
3.0A
SW1
OUTA
VIN
VOUT = 5.0V
2.32M
200F
SHDN
MODE
PROG
10µF
SGND
PFO
PGOOD
MAXV
147k
FB
PROG
0.1µF
470pF
GND
3.57k
316k
33pF
182k
VC
PGND
22µF
×2
47k
47µF
200F
301k
TO LOAD
FB
10µF
10µF
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT
LTC3127
10µF
PFI
SW2
60.4k
3300pF
3128 TA04
THIS CIRCUIT WILL PROVIDE THE 3.3V OUTPUT WHILE SUPERCAPACITORS ARE DISCHARGING FROM 5V DOWN TO 1.8V.
THE LARGE DELTA FROM 5V DOWN TO 1.8V ALLOWS 87% OF STORED ENERGY IN THE SUPERCAPACITORS TO BE UTILIZED
VOUT
5.0V/DIV
LTC3128
VOUT
5.0V/DIV
LTC3127
VOUT
2.0V/DIV
LTC3128
IIN
2.0A/DIV
200 SECONDS/DIV
3128 TA04b
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LTC3128
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Supercapacitor Backup with Secondary Converters (3A Programmed Input Current)
TO MAIN SYSTEM LOADS,
3A MAXIMUM
3.3µH
SW1
Li-Ion
2.8V TO 4.2V
3.0A
2.0M
µP
10µF
10µF
499k
SW2
VOUT = 4.8V
RSENP VOUTP
RSENS VOUTS
LTC3128
VIN
MID
RUN
10µF
TO LOAD
400F
10µF
PFI
FB
PFO
PGOOD PROG
MAXV
GND
142k
2.21M
301k
400F
470pF
3.57k
3128 TA03
THIS SUPERCAPACITOR BACKUP CIRCUIT WILL DRAW ONLY THE CURRENT THAT IS LEFT
OVER FROM THE 3A OF INPUT CURRENT CONSUMED BY MAIN LOADS IN THE SYSTEM
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LTC3128
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings.
UFD Package
20-Lead Plastic QFN (4mm × 5mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1711 Rev B)
0.70 ±0.05
4.50 ±0.05
1.50 REF
3.10 ±0.05
2.65 ±0.05
3.65 ±0.05
PACKAGE OUTLINE
0.25 ±0.05
0.50 BSC
2.50 REF
4.10 ±0.05
5.50 ±0.05
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED
4.00 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
0.75 ±0.05
PIN 1 NOTCH
R = 0.20 OR
C = 0.35
1.50 REF
R = 0.05 TYP
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20
0.40 ±0.10
PIN 1
TOP MARK
(NOTE 6)
1
2
5.00 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
2.50 REF
3.65 ±0.10
2.65 ±0.10
(UFD20) QFN 0506 REV B
0.200 REF
0.00 – 0.05
R = 0.115
TYP
0.25 ±0.05
0.50 BSC
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
NOTE:
1. DRAWING PROPOSED TO BE MADE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE MO-220 VARIATION (WXXX-X).
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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LTC3128
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings.
FE Package
24-Lead Plastic TSSOP (4.4mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1771 Rev B)
Exposed Pad Variation AA
7.70 – 7.90*
(.303 – .311)
3.25
(.128)
3.25
(.128)
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13
6.60 ±0.10
2.74
(.108)
4.50 ±0.10
6.40
2.74 (.252)
(.108) BSC
SEE NOTE 4
0.45 ±0.05
1.05 ±0.10
0.65 BSC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
4.30 – 4.50*
(.169 – .177)
0.09 – 0.20
(.0035 – .0079)
0.25
REF
0.50 – 0.75
(.020 – .030)
NOTE:
1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETERS
MILLIMETERS
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN
(INCHES)
3. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
1.20
(.047)
MAX
0° – 8°
0.65
(.0256)
BSC
0.195 – 0.30
(.0077 – .0118)
TYP
0.05 – 0.15
(.002 – .006)
FE24 (AA) TSSOP REV B 0910
4. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM PCB METAL SIZE
FOR EXPOSED PAD ATTACHMENT
*DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH
SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.150mm (.006") PER SIDE
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of its circuits
as described
herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
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LTC3128
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Single Output Capacitor Application (1.5A Programmed Input Current)
3.3µH
SW2
SW1
VIN
1.8V TO 5.5V
1.5A
10µF
10µF
VOUT = 2.5V
RSENP VOUTP
RSENS VOUTS
LTC3128
VIN
RUN
MID
PFI
FB
PFO
PGOOD
MAXV
PROG
GND
10µF
TO LOAD
1.0M
100F
7.32k
220pF
301k
3128 TA01
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