LTC1911-1.5/LTC1911-1.8 - Low Noise, High Efficiency, Inductorless Step-Down DC/DC Converter

LTC1911-1.5/LTC1911-1.8
Low Noise, High Efficiency,
Inductorless Step-Down
DC/DC Converter
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DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®1911 is a switched capacitor step-down DC/DC
converter that produces a 1.5V or 1.8V regulated output
from a 2.7V to 5.5V input. The part uses switched capacitor fractional conversion to achieve high efficiency over the
entire input range. No inductors are required. Internal circuitry controls the step-down conversion ratio to optimize
efficiency as the input voltage and load conditions vary.*
Typical efficiency is over 25% higher than that of a linear
regulator.
Low Noise Constant Frequency Operation
2.7V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
No Inductors
Typical Efficiency 25% Higher Than LDOs
Shutdown Disconnects Load from VIN
Output Voltage: 1.8V ±4% or 1.5V ±4%
Output Current: 250mA
Low Operating Current: IIN = 180µA Typ
Low Shutdown Current: IIN = 10µA Typ
Oscillator Frequency: 1.5MHz
Soft-Start Limits Inrush Current at Turn On
Short-Circuit and Overtemperature Protected
Available in an 8-Pin MSOP Package
A unique constant frequency architecture provides a low
noise regulated output as well as lower input noise than
conventional charge pump regulators. High frequency
operation (fOSC = 1.5MHz) simplifies output filtering to
further reduce conducted noise. To optimize efficiency,
the part enters Burst Mode® operation under light load
conditions.
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APPLICATIO S
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Handheld Computers
Cellular Phones
Smart Card Readers
Portable Electronic Equipment
Handheld Medical Instruments
Low Power DSP Supplies
Low operating current (180µA with no load, 10µA in
shutdown) and low external parts count (two 1µF flying
capacitors and two 10µF bypass capacitors) make the
LTC1911 ideally suited for space constrained batterypowered applications. The part is short-circuit and
overtemperature protected, and is available in an 8-pin
MSOP package.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Burst Mode is a registered trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
*U.S. Patent #6,438,005
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
Efficiency
90
Single Cell Li-Ion to 1.8V DC/DC Converter
80
LTC1911-1.8
2.7V TO 5.5V INPUT
1-CELL Li-Ion
OR
3-CELL NiMH
10µF*
1µF*
1
2
3
4
VIN
SS/SHDN
C2+
VOUT
C2–
C1+
GND
C1–
8
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 250mA
10µF*
6
7
5
EFFICIENCY (%)
100mA
250mA
70
60
50
IDEAL LDO
1µF*
1911 TA01
40
*CERAMIC CAPACITOR
VOUT = 1.8V
30
2
3
4
5
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
6
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(Note 1)
VIN to GND ...................................................– 0.3V to 6V
SS/SHDN to GND ........................ – 0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V)
VOUT Short-Circuit Duration ............................ Indefinite
Operating Temperature Range (Note 2) .. – 40°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature Range ................. – 40°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec).................. 300°C
ORDER PART
NUMBER
TOP VIEW
VIN
C2+
C2–
GND
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
SS/SHDN
C1+
VOUT
C1–
LTC1911EMS8-1.5
LTC1911EMS8-1.8
MS8 PACKAGE
8-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP
MS8 PART MARKING
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 160°C/ W
LTMY
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Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The ● denotes specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are TA = 25°C. VIN = 3.6V, C1 = 1µF, C2 = 1µF, CIN = 10µF, COUT = 10µF unless
otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
VIN Operating Voltage
●
2.7
1.44
1.73
TYP
MAX
UNITS
5.5
V
1.5
1.8
1.56
1.87
V
V
VOUT
LTC1911-1.5, 0mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 250mA, VIN = 2.7V to 5.5V
LTC1911-1.8, 0mA ≤ IOUT ≤ 250mA, VIN = 2.7V to 5.5V
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VIN Operating Current
IOUT = 0mA, VIN = 2.7V to 5.5V
●
180
350
µA
VIN Shutdown Current
SS/SHDN = 0V, VIN = 2.7V to 5.5V
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10
20
µA
Output Ripple
IOUT = 10mA
IOUT = 250mA
5
12
mVP-P
mVP-P
VOUT Short-Circuit Current
VOUT = 0V
600
mA
Switching Frequency
Oscillator Free Running
SS/SHDN Input Threshold
1.2
1.5
1.8
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0.3
0.6
1
MHz
V
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–5
–2
0.01
–1
µA
µA
SS/SHDN Soft-Start Current
VSS/SHDN = 0V (Note 3)
VSS/SHDN = VIN
Turn-On Time
CSS = 0pF, VIN = 3.3V
CSS = 10nF, VIN = 3.3V
0.03
10
ms
ms
Load Regulation
0V ≤ IOUT ≤ 250mA
0.13
mV/mA
Line Regulation
0V ≤ IOUT ≤ 250mA
0.3
%/V
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life
of a device may be impaired.
Note 2: The LTC1911E is guaranteed to meet specified performance from
0°C to 70°C. Specifications over the – 40°C to 85°C operating temperature
range are assured by design, characterization and correlation with
statistical process controls.
Note 3: Currents flowing into the device are positive polarity. Currents
flowing out of the device are negative polarity.
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TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS
Input Operating Current
vs Input Voltage
Input Shutdown Current
vs Input Voltage
210
15
TA = 25°C
180
170
TA = –40°C
TA = 25°C
11
TA = –40°C
9
150
4
5
6
5
2
3
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.80
1.75
5
6
2
4
3
5
1911 G03
1911 G02
LTC1911-1.8
Efficiency vs Output Current
LTC1911-1.5 Efficiency vs Input
Voltage (Falling Input Voltage)
1.55
90
100
IOUT = 250mA
TA = –40°C
TA = 25°C
1.53
TA = 85°C
90
80
100mA
1.49
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
1.51
70
250mA
60
50
IDEAL LDO
70
60
VIN:
50
40
1.47
40
30
1.45
2
4
3
20
5
6
30
2
3
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4
LTC1911-1.8
Output Voltage vs Output Current
80
1.54
VIN = 3.6V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.82
70
60
50
VIN:
2.8V
3.3V
3.7V
10
100
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
4.3V
5.1V
5.5V
1000
1911 G07
TA = –40°C
TA = 25°C
TA = 85°C
1.80
1.78
VIN = 3.6V
1.52
TA = 85°C
1.50
TA = –40°C
TA = 25°C
1.48
1.46
1.76
1.74
0.1
1000
LTC1911-1.5
Output Voltage vs Output Current
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.84
2.7V
3.2V
3.7V
4.2V
5.1V
5.5V
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1911 G05
90
1
100
10
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
1
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
LTC1911-1.5
Efficiency vs Output Current
30
6
5
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INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
LTC1911-1.5
Output Voltage vs Input Voltage
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
TA = –40°C
TA = 25°C
TA = 85°C
1.85
1.70
4
1911 G01
EFFICIENCY (%)
IOUT = 250mA
7
160
3
TA = 85°C
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
TA = 85°C
190
2
1.90
VOUT = 0V
V(SS/SHDN) = 0V
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INPUT CURRENT (µA)
INPUT CURRENT (µA)
200
LTC1911-1.8
Output Voltage vs Input Voltage
10
1
100
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
1000
1911 G08
1.44
0.1
10
1
100
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
1000
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Start-Up Time
vs Soft-Start Capacitor
1.60
25
1
TA = –40°C
20
15
COUT = 10µF
10
0
100
TA = 85°C
1.40
0
100
150
200
250
50
OUTPUT LOAD CURRENT (mA)
300
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
VIN (V)
4.5
LTC1911-1.8 Output Voltage Ripple
VOUT
50mV/DIV
2-TO-1 MODE
VIN = 5V
VOUT
50mV/DIV
3-TO-2 MODE
VIN = 3.6V
VOUT
50mV/DIV
1-TO-1 MODE
VIN = 2.7V
Output Current Transient Response
5.5
Line Transient Response
4V
VIN
500mV/DIV
3V
250mA
IOUT
25mA
VOUT
20mV/DIV
1911 G12
5.0
1911 G15
1911 G11
1911 G10
IOUT = 250mA
100ns/DIV
ALL WAVEFORMS AC COUPLED
TA = 25°C
1.50
1.45
COUT = 22µF
5
1
10
SOFT-START CAPACITOR (nF)
1.55
COUT = 4.7µF
FREQUENCY (MHz)
10
0.1
0.1
Oscillator Frequency
vs Input Supply Voltage
30
VIN = 3.6V
TA = –40°C
TA = 25°C
TA = 85°C
OUTPUT RIPPLE (mVP-P)
START-UP TIME (ms)
100
Output Ripple
vs Output Load Current
VOUT
20mV/DIV
VIN = 3.6V
10µs/DIV
1911 G13
IOUT = 225mA
20µs/DIV
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VIN (Pin 1): Input Supply Voltage. VIN may be between
2.7V and 5.5V. Suggested bypass for VIN is a 10µF (1µF
min) ceramic low ESR capacitor.
C2 + (Pin 2): Flying Capacitor Two Positive Terminal.
C2 – (Pin 3): Flying Capacitor Two Negative Terminal.
GND (Pin 4): Ground. Connect to a ground plane for best
performance.
C1– (Pin 5): Flying Capacitor One Negative Terminal.
VOUT (Pin 6): Regulated Output Voltage. VOUT is disconnected from VIN during shutdown. Bypass VOUT with a
≥ 10µF ceramic low ESR capacitor (4µF min, ESR < 0.1Ω
max).
C1+ (Pin 7): Flying Capacitor One Positive Terminal.
SS/SHDN (Pin 8): Soft-Start/Shutdown Control Pin. This
pin is designed to be driven with an external open-drain
output. Holding the SS/SHDN pin below 0.3V will force
the LTC1911-X into shutdown mode. An internal pull-up
current of 2µA will force the SS/SHDN voltage to climb to
VIN once the device driving the pin is forced into a Hi-Z
state. To limit inrush current on start-up, connect a
capacitor between the SS/SHDN pin and GND. Capacitance on the SS/SHDN pin will limit the dV/dt of the pin
during turn on which, in turn, will limit the dV/dt of VOUT.
By selecting an appropriate soft-start capacitor, the user
can control the inrush current for a known output capacitor during turn-on (see Application Information). If neither of the two functions are desired, the pin may be left
floating or tied to VIN.
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SI PLIFIED BLOCK DIAGRA
1
RA
VIN
CIN
300k
C1+
+
7
C1
C1–
–
50k
STEP-DOWN
CHARGE
PUMP
MODE
CONTROL
C2 +
+
5
2
150k
C2 –
–
SHDN
RSENSE
3
6
+
+
ADJ
OFFSET
VOUT
C2
COUT
AMP1
–
–
COMP1
VREF
–
+
BURST
THRESHOLD
60k
COMP2
+
OVERTEMP
DETECT
–
SHORT-CIRCUIT
THRESHOLD
–
1.5MHz
OSCILLATOR
AMP2
+
VIN
–
2µA
600mV
+
8
SS/SHDN
600mV
VREF RAMP
+
1.26V
VREF
+
–
140k
SOFT-START
GND
4
SHDN
+
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General Operation
Step-Down Charge Transfer Operation
The LTC1911 uses a switch capacitor-based DC/DC conversion to provide the efficiency advantages associated
with inductor-based circuits as well as the cost and
simplicity advantages of a linear regulator. The LTC1911’s
unique constant frequency architecture provides a low
noise regulated output as well as lower input noise than
conventional switch-capacitor charge pump regulators.
Figure 1a shows the switch configuration that is used for
2-to-1 step down mode. In this mode, a 2-phase clock
generates the switch control signals. On phase one of the
clock, the top plate of C1 is connected to VIN through RA
and S4, the bottom plate is connected to VOUT through S3.
The amount of charge transferred to C1 (and VOUT) is set
by the value of RA.
The LTC1911 uses an internal switch network and fractional conversion ratios to achieve high efficiency over
widely varying VIN and output load conditions. Internal
control circuitry selects the appropriate step-down conversion ratio based on VIN and load conditions to optimize
efficiency. The part has three possible step-down modes:
2-to-1, 3-to-2 or 1-to-1 step-down mode. Only two external flying caps are needed to operate in all three modes.
2-to-1 mode is chosen when VIN is greater than two times
the desired VOUT. 3-to-2 mode is chosen when VIN is
greater than 1.5 times VOUT but less than 2 times VOUT. 1to-1 mode is chosen when VIN falls below 1.5 times VOUT.
An internal load current sense circuit controls the switch
point of the step-down ratio as needed to maintain output
regulation over all load conditions.
On phase two, flying capacitor C1 is connected to VOUT
through S1 and to GND through S2. The charge that was
transferred onto C1 from the previous cycle is now transferred to the output. Thus, in 2-to-1 mode, charge is
transferred to VOUT on both phases of the clock. Since
charge current is sourced from GND on the second phase
of the clock, current multiplication is realized with respect
to VIN, i.e., IOUT equals approximately 2 • IIN. This results
in significant efficiency improvement relative to a linear
regulator. The value of RA is set by the control loop of the
regulator.
Regulation is achieved by sensing the output voltage and
regulating the amount of charge transferred per cycle.
This method of regulation provides much lower input and
output ripple than that of conventional switched capacitor
charge pumps. The constant frequency charge transfer
also makes additional output or input filtering much less
demanding than conventional switched capacitor charge
pumps.
The LTC1911 also has a Burst Mode function that delivers
a minimum amount of charge for one cycle then goes into
a low current state until the output drops enough to require
another burst of charge. Burst Mode operation allows the
LTC1911 to achieve high efficiency even at light loads. The
part has shutdown capability as well as user-controlled
inrush current limiting. In addition, the part has shortcircuit and overtemperature protection.
RA
S4
φ1
S1
φ2
C1+
VIN
VOUT
C1
C1–
S3
φ1
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S2
φ2
Figure 1a. Step-Down Charge Transfer in 2-to-1 Mode
The 3-to-2 conversion mode also uses a nonoverlapping
clock for switch control but requires two flying capacitors
and a total of seven switches (see Figure 1b). On phase one
of the clock, the two capacitors are connected in parallel to
VIN through RA by switches S5 and S7, and to VOUT
through S4 and S6. The amount of charge transferred to
C1|| C2 (and VOUT) is set by the regulator control loop
which determines the value of RA. On phase two, C1 and
C2 are connected in series from VOUT to GND through
switches S1, S2 and S3. On phase two, half of the charge
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transferred to the parallel combination of C1 and C2 is
transferred to the VOUT. In this manner, charge is again
transferred from the flying capacitors to the output on
both phases of the clock. As in 2-to-1 mode, charge
current is sourced from GND on phase two of the clock
resulting in increased power efficiency. IOUT in 3-to-2
mode equals approximately (3/2)IIN.
In 1-to-1 mode (see Figure 1c), switch S1 is always closed
connecting the top plate of C1 to VOUT. Switch S2 remains
closed for almost the entire clock period, opening only
briefly at the end of clock phase one. In this manner, VOUT
is connected to VIN through RA. The value of RA is set by
the regulator control loop which determines the amount of
current transferred to VOUT during the on period of S2. The
LTC1911 acts much like a linear regulator in this mode.
Since all of the VOUT current is sourced from VIN, the
efficiency in 1-to-1 mode is approximately equal to that of
a linear regulator.
S5
φ1
RA
S1
φ2
C1+
VIN
VOUT
C1
C1–
S4
φ1
S2
φ2
S7
φ1
C2 +
C2
C2 –
S6
φ1
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S3
φ2
GND
Figure 1b. Step-Down Charge Transfer in 3-to-2 Mode
RA
C1+
S2
S1
VIN
VOUT
C1
C1–
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Figure 1c. Step-Down Charge Transfer in 1-to-1 Mode
Mode Selection
The optimal step-down conversion mode is chosen based
on VIN and output load conditions. Two internal comparators are used to select the default step-down mode based
on the input voltage. Each comparator has an adjustable
offset built in that increases (decreases) in proportion to
the increasing (decreasing) output load current. In this
manner, the mode switch point is optimized to provide
peak efficiency over all supply and load conditions. Each
comparator also has built-in hysteresis of about 300mV to
ensure that the LTC1911 does not oscillate between modes
when a transition point is reached.
Soft-Start/Shutdown Operation
The SS/SHDN pin is used to implement both low current
shutdown and soft-start. The soft-start feature limits
inrush currents when the regulator is initially powered up
or taken out of shutdown. Forcing a voltage lower than
0.6V (typ) on the SS/SHDN pin will put the LTC1911 into
shutdown mode. Shutdown mode disables all control
circuitry and forces VOUT into a high impedance state. A
2µA pull-up current on the SS/SHDN pin will force the part
into active mode if the pin is left floating or is driven with
an open-drain output that is in a high impedance state. If
the pin is not driven with an open-drain device, it must be
forced to a logic high voltage of 2.2V (min) to ensure
proper VOUT regulation. The SS/SHDN pin should not be
driven to a voltage higher than VIN. To implement softstart, the SS/SHDN pin must be driven with an open-drain
device and a capacitor must be connected from the SS/
SHDN pin to GND. Once the open-drain device is turned
off, the 2µA pull-up current will begin charging the external
soft-start capacitor and force the voltage on the pin to
ramp towards VIN. As soon as the shutdown threshold is
reached (0.6V typ), the internal reference voltage that
controls the VOUT regulation point will follow the ramp
voltage on the SS/SHDN pin (minus a 0.6V offset to
account for the shutdown threshold) until the reference
reaches its final band gap voltage. This occurs when the
voltage on the SS/SHDN pin reaches approximately 1.9V.
Since the ramp rate on the SS/SHDN pin controls the ramp
rate on VOUT, the average inrush current can be controlled
through the selection of CSS and COUT. For example, a
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4.7nF capacitor on SS/SHDN results in a 3ms ramp time
from 0.6V to 1.9V on the pin. If COUT is 10µF, the 3ms VREF
ramp time results in an average COUT charge current of
only 6mA (see Figure 2).
VOUT
6
COUT
LTC1911
8
ON OFF VCTRL
SS/SHDN
CSS
(2a)
VCTRL
2V/DIV
RLOAD
Low Current Burst Mode Operation
To improve efficiency at low output currents, a Burst Mode
function was included in the design of the LTC1911. An
output current sense circuit is used to detect when the
required output current drops below 30mA typ. When this
occurs, the oscillator shuts down and the part goes into a
low current operating state. The LTC1911 will remain in
the low current operating state until VOUT has dropped
enough to require another burst of current. Unlike traditional charge pumps who’s burst current is dependant on
many factors (i.e., supply, switch strength, capacitor
selection, etc.), the LTC1911 burst current is set by the
burst threshold. This means that the output ripple voltage
during Burst Mode operaton will be fixed and is typically
5mV for COUT = 10µF.
Short-Circuit/Thermal Protection
VOUT
1V/DIV
CSS = 0nF
COUT = 10µF
RLOAD = 10Ω
2ms/DIV
1911 F02b
(2b)
VCTRL
2V/DIV
The LTC1911 has built-in short-circuit current limiting as
well as overtemperature protection. During short-circuit
conditions it will automatically limit its output current to
approximately 600mA. The LTC1911 will shut down if the
junction temperature exceeds approximately 160°C. Under normal operating conditions, the LTC1911 should not
go into thermal shutdown but it is included to protect the
IC in cases of excessively high ambient temperatures, or
in cases of excessive power dissipation inside the IC (i.e.,
overcurrent or short circuit). The charge transfer will
reactivate once the junction temperature drops back to
approximately 150°C. The LTC1911 can cycle in and out
of thermal shutdown indefinitely without latch-up or
damage until the fault condition is removed.
VOUT Ripple and Capacitor Selection
VOUT
1V/DIV
CSS = 4.7nF
COUT = 10µF
ROUT = 10Ω
2ms/DIV
1911 F02c
(2c)
Figure 2. Shutdown/Soft-Start Operation
The type and value of capacitors used with the
LTC1911 determine several important parameters such
as regulator control loop stability, output ripple and
charge pump strength.
The value of COUT directly controls the amount of output
ripple for a given load current. Increasing the size of COUT
will reduce the output ripple.
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To reduce output noise and ripple, it is suggested that a
low ESR (≤ 0.1Ω) ceramic capacitor (10µF or greater) be
used for COUT. Tantalum and Aluminum capacitors are not
recommended because of their high ESR (equivalent
series resistance).
less than 1µF but the increasing input noise will feed
through to the output causing degraded performance.
For best performance a 1µF or greater capacitor is suggested for CIN. Aluminum capacitors are not recommended because of their high ESR.
Both the style and value of COUT can significantly affect the
stability of the LTC1911. As shown in the Block Diagram,
the part uses a control loop to adjust the strength of the
charge pump to match the current required at the output.
The error signal of this loop is stored directly on the output
charge storage capacitor. The charge storage capacitor
also serves to form the dominant pole for the control loop.
To prevent ringing or instability it is important for the
output capacitor to maintain at least 4µF of capacitance
over all conditions (See Ceramic Capacitor Selection
Guidelines).
Flying Capacitor Selection
Likewise excessive ESR on the output capacitor will tend
to degrade the loop stability of the LTC1911. The closedloop output resistance of the part is designed to be 0.13Ω.
For a 250mA load current change, the output voltage will
change by about 33mV. If the output capacitor has 0.13Ω
or more of ESR, the closed-loop frequency response will
cease to roll-off in a simple 1-pole fashion and poor load
transient response or instability could result. Ceramic
capacitors typically have exceptional ESR performance,
and combined with a tight board layout, should yield
excellent stability and load transient performance.
VIN Capacitor Selection
The constant frequency architecture used by the
LTC1911 makes input noise filtering much less demanding than with conventional regulated charge pumps. Depending on the mode of operation the input current of the
LTC1911 can vary from IOUT to 0mA on a cycle-by-cycle
basis. Lower ESR will reduce the voltage steps caused by
changing input current, while the absolute capacitor value
will determine the level of ripple. For optimal input noise
and ripple reduction, it is recommended that a low ESR
ceramic capacitor be used for CIN. A tantalum capacitor
may be used for CIN but the higher ESR will lead to more
input noise. The LTC1911 will operate with capacitors
Warning: A polarized capacitor such as tantalum or
aluminum should never be used for the flying capacitors
since their voltage can reverse upon start-up of the
LTC1911. Ceramic capacitors should always be used for
the flying capacitor.
The flying capacitor controls the strength of the charge
pump. In order to achieve the rated output current it is
necessary for the flying capacitor to have at least 0.4µF of
capacitance over operating temperature with a 2V bias
(See Ceramic Capacitor Selection Guidelines). If only
100mA or less of output current is required the flying
capacitor minimum can be reduced to 0.15µF.
Ceramic Capacitor Selection Guidelines
Capacitors of different materials lose their capacitance
with higher temperature and voltage at different rates. For
example, a ceramic capacitor made of X7R material will
retain most of its capacitance from – 40°C to 85°C whereas
a Z5U or Y5V style capacitor will lose considerable capacitance over that range (60% to 80% loss typ). Z5U and Y5V
capacitors may also have a very strong voltage coefficient
causing them to lose an additional 60% or more of their
capacitance when the rated voltage is applied. Therefore,
when comparing different capacitors it is often more
appropriate to compare the amount of achievable capacitance for a given case size rather than discussing the
specified capacitance value. For example, over rated voltage and temperature conditions, a 4.7µF, 10V, Y5V ceramic capacitor in a 0805 case may not provide any more
capacitance than a 1µF, 10V, X7R available in the same
0805 case. In fact, over bias and temperature range, the
1µF, 10V, X7R will provide more capacitance than the
4.7µF, 10V, Y5V. The capacitor manufacturer’s data sheet
should be consulted to determine what value of capacitor
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is needed to ensure that minimum capacitance values are
met over operating temperature and bias voltage.
Additional output filtering can be achieved by placing a
second output capacitor, connected to the ground plane,
about 2cm or more from the LTC1911 output capacitor
(C4). The inductance of the trace running to the second
output capacitor will significantly attenuate the high speed
switching transients of the LTC1911. Even small capacitors as low as 0.1µF will provide excellent results.
Table 1 is a list of ceramic capacitor manufacturers and
how to contact them.
Table 1. Ceramic Capacitor Manufacturers
AVX
1-(803)-448-1943
www.avxcorp.com
Kemet
1-(864) 963-6300
www.kemet.com
Murata
1-(800) 831-9172
www.murata.com
Thermal Management
Taiyo Yuden
1-(800) 348-2496
www.t-yuden.com
Vishay
1-(800) 487-9437
www.vishay.com
The power dissipation in the LTC1911 can cause the
junction temperature to rise at rates of up to 160°C/W. If
the specified operating conditions are followed, the junction temperature should never exceed the 160°C thermal
shutdown temperature. The junction temperature can
come very close and possibly exceed the specified 125°C
operating junction temperature. To reduce the maximum
junction temperature, a good thermal connection to the PC
board is recommended. Connecting the GND pin (Pin 4) to
a ground plane, and maintaining a solid ground plane
under the device on two layers of the PC board, can reduce
the thermal resistance of the package and PC board
considerably.
Layout Considerations
Due to the high switching frequency and transient currents produced by the LTC1911, careful board layout is
necessary for optimal performance. A true ground plane
and short connections to all capacitors will optimize
performance, reduce noise and ensure proper regulation
over all conditions. Figure 3 shows the recommended
layout configuration.
C3
VIN
SS/SHDN
U1
C2
C1
C4
GND
OUT
1911 F03
: CONNECT TO GND PLANE ON BACK OF BOARD
Figure 3. Recommended Component Placement and Grounding
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTIO
MS8 Package
8-Lead Plastic MSOP
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1660)
0.889 ± 0.127
(.035 ± .005)
5.23
(.206)
MIN
3.2 – 3.45
(.126 – .136)
0.42 ± 0.04
(.0165 ± .0015)
TYP
3.00 ± 0.102
(.118 ± .004)
(NOTE 3)
0.65
(.0256)
BSC
8
7 6 5
0.52
(.206)
REF
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
0.254
(.010)
3.00 ± 0.102
(.118 ± .004)
NOTE 4
4.88 ± 0.1
(.192 ± .004)
DETAIL “A”
0° – 6° TYP
GAUGE PLANE
0.53 ± 0.015
(.021 ± .006)
DETAIL “A”
1
2 3
4
1.10
(.043)
MAX
0.86
(.034)
REF
0.18
(.077)
SEATING
PLANE
0.22 – 0.38
(.009 – .015)
0.65
(.0256)
BCS
0.13 ± 0.05
(.005 ± .002)
MSOP (MS8) 0102
NOTE:
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
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
DC/DC Converter with Shutdown and Soft-Start
LTC1911-1.5
2.7V TO 5.5V INPUT
1-CELL Li-Ion
OR
3-CELL NiMH
10µF*
1µF*
1
2
3
4
VIN
SS/SHDN
C2+
C1+
C2–
VOUT
GND
8
7
6
10nF
1µF*
5
C1–
VOUT = 1.5V
IOUT = 250mA
2N7002
ON OFF
10µF*
*CERAMIC CAPACITOR
1911 TA03
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300mA (IOUT), 1.5MHz, Synchronous Step-Down
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LTC3406B
600mA (IOUT), 1.5MHz, Synchronous Step-Down
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ISD = <1µA, ThinSOT Package
LTC3411
1.25A (IOUT), 4MHz, Synchronous Step-Down
DC/DC Converter
95% Efficiency, VIN = 2.5V to 5.5V, VOUT = 0.8V, IQ = 60µA,
ISD = <1µA, MS Package
LTC3412
2.5A (IOUT), 4MHz, Synchronous Step-Down
DC/DC Converter
95% Efficiency, VIN = 2.5V to 5.5V, VOUT = 0.8V, IQ = 60µA,
ISD = <1µA, TSSOP16E Package
LTC3440
600mA (IOUT), 2MHz, Synchronous Buck-Boost
DC/DC Converter
95% Efficiency, VIN = 2.5V to 5.5V, VOUT = 2.5V, IQ = 25µA,
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ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
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