DEMO CIRCUIT 999A LTC3533 QUICK START GUIDE LTC3533 3.3V, 1.5A Synchronous BuckBoost Converter DESCRIPTION Demonstration circuit 999A is a wide input range, 3.3V, 1.5A Synchronous Buck-Boost Converterfeaturing the LTC3533. This circuit was designed to demonstrate the high levels of performance, efficiency, and small solution size attainable using this part in a buck-boost power supply. It operates at 1.0MHz and produces a regulated 3.3V, 1.5A output from an input voltage range of 2.4 to 5.5V, and operates down to 1.8V with de-rated output current. It is suitable for portable applications, and has a footprint area that is 0.25 square inches. Synchronous rectification helps to attain efficiency up to 94%, depending on line and load. The LTC3533 provides current limit and shutdown disconnect. It offers Burst Mode operation for high efficiency at light loads. Design files for this circuit board are available. 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PERFORMANCE SUMMARY Specifications are at TA = 25°C SYMBOL VIN VOUT IOUT IOUT FSW VOUT P-P IREG POUT/PIN PARAMETER Input Supply Range Output Voltage Output Current Range Maximum Output Current Switching (Clock) Frequency Output Ripple Output Regulation Efficiency (see Figure 2) CONDITIONS MIN 1.8 TYP MAX 5.5 3.3 VIN = 2.4 –5.5V VIN = 0.8V (linear interpolation from 0.8 –2.4V) VIN = 4.2V, IOUT = 1.5A (20MHz BW) Line and Load (1.8-5.5V, 0-1.5A) VIN =4.2V, IOUT = 1.5A 0 1.5 0.8 1.0 20 ±0.4 89 UNITS V V A A MHz mVP–P % % OPERATING PRINCIPLES The LTC3533 Synchronous Buck-Boost Converter is employed to produce a 3.3V output from an input ranging from 1.8V to 5.5V. range. It seamlessly transitions from buck, to buckboost, to boost modes of operation to maintain the output as the input voltage goes from maximum to minimum values. The converter utilizes a proprietary 4-switch topology to provide an output that is within the input voltage 1 LTC3533 QUICK START PROCEDURE Demonstration circuit 999 is easy to set up to evaluate the performance of the LTC3533. Refer to Figure 1 for proper measurement equipment setup and follow the procedure below: NOTE. When measuring the output voltage ripple, care must be taken to avoid a long ground lead on the oscilloscope probe. Measure the output voltage ripple by touching the probe tip and ground ring directly across the last output capacitor (COUT) as shown in Figure 1. 1. Set an input power supply that is capable of 1.8V to 5.5V to 4.2V. Turn off the supply. NOTE. Make sure that the input voltage never exceeds 5.5V. 4. Check for the proper output voltage of 3.3V. Turn off the power at the input. 5. Once the proper output voltages are established, connect a variable load capable of sinking 1.5A at 3.3V to the output terminals +Vout and –Vout. Set the current for 0A. a. If efficiency measurements are desired, an ammeter or a resistor shunt that is capable of handling 1.5Adc can be put in series with the output load in order to measure the DC999A’s output current. b. A voltmeter with a capability of measuring at least 3.3V can be placed across the output terminals in order to get an accurate output voltage measurement. 2. With power off, connect the supply to the input terminals +Vin and –Vin. a. Input voltages lower than 1.8V can keep the converter from turning on due to the undervoltage lockout feature of the LTC3533. b. If efficiency measurements are desired, an ammeter capable of measuring 3Adc or a resistor shunt can be put in series with the input supply in order to measure the DC999A’s input current. c. A voltmeter with a capability of measuring at least 5.5V can be placed across the input terminals in order to get an accurate input voltage measurement. 3. Turn on the power at the input. 2 6. Turn on the power at the input. NOTE. If there is no output, temporarily disconnect the load to make sure that the load is not set too high. 7. Once the proper output voltage is again established, adjust the load within the operating range and observe the output voltage regulation, ripple voltage, efficiency and other desired parameters. LTC3533 Figure 1. Proper Measurement Equipment Setup 3 LTC3533 100 90 80 1.8Vin 2.4Vin 70 3.0Vin 4.2Vin 60 5.5Vin 1.8Vin(Burst) 50 2.4Vin(Burst) 3.0Vin(Burst) 40 4.2Vin(Burst) 5.5Vin(Burst) 30 20 10 1.00E-03 1.00E-02 1.00E-01 1.00E+00 1.00E+01 Figure 2. Efficiency – Note 90%+ efficiency over a wide current range. 4 LTC3533 Figure 3. Output Ripple at 2.6Vin and 1.5Aout (20MHz) - 1uS and 20mV / div 5 LTC3533 Figure 4. Transient Response Waveform at 4.2Vin and 0.75 - 1.5Aout – 500uS and 50mV / div 6 LTC3533 7