LT8631 - 100V, 1A Synchronous Micropower Step-Down Regulator

LT8631
100V, 1A Synchronous
Micropower Step-Down
Regulator
Description
Features
Ultrawide Input Voltage Range: 3V to 100V
n Output Voltage Range: 0.8V to 60V
n Internal Synchronous Switches
n Low Ripple Burst Mode® Operation:
16µA IQ at 12VIN to 5VOUT Output Ripple <10mVP-P
7µA IQ at 48VIN to 5VOUT Output Ripple <10mVP-P
n Low Dropout: 99% Maximum Duty Cycle
n Peak Current Mode Control
n Fixed Frequency Operation: 100kHz to 1MHz
n Synchronization Input
n Programmable Undervoltage Lockout
n Power Good Flag
n Flexible Output Voltage Tracking
n Short-Circuit Protection
n Low Shutdown Current: 5µA
n Tolerates Pin Open/Short Faults
n Thermally Enhanced 20-Lead TSSOP with High
Voltage Lead Spacing
n
Applications
Automotive Supplies
n Telecom Supplies
n Distributed Supply Regulation
The LT®8631 is a current mode PWM step-down DC/DC
converter with internal synchronous switches that provide
current for output loads up to 1A. The wide input range
of 3V to 100V makes the LT8631 suitable for regulating
power from a wide variety of sources, including automotive
and industrial systems and 36V to 72V telecom supplies.
Low ripple Burst Mode operation enables high efficiency
operation down to very low output currents while keeping
the output ripple below 10mVP-P. Resistor programmable
100kHz to 1MHz frequency range and synchronization capability enable optimization between efficiency and external
component size. The soft-start feature controls the ramp
rate of the output voltage, eliminating input current surge
during start-up, while also providing output tracking. A
power good flag signals when the output voltage is within
±7.5% of the regulated output. Undervoltage lockout can
be programmed using the EN/UV pin. Shutdown mode
reduces the total quiescent current to < 5µA. The LT8631
is available in a 20-lead TSSOP package with exposed pad
for low thermal resistance and high voltage lead spacing.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, Burst Mode and the Linear logo are registered trademarks
of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
n
Typical Application
5V, 1A Step-Down Converter
VIN
2.2µF
LT8631
EN/UV
BST
95
0.1µF
SW
85
PG
IND
2.2µF
INTVCC
VOUT
4.7pF
RT
25.5k
1M
VOUT
5V, 1A
80
75
70
65
60
FB
SYNC/MODE
FSW = 400kHz
90
22µH
EFFICIENCY (%)
VIN
6.5V TO 100V
Efficiency vs Load Current
VIN = 12V
VIN = 24V
VIN = 48V
55
191k
TR/SS
GND
50
47µF
0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
LOAD CURRENT (A)
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0.1µF
FSW = 400kHz
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LT8631
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Pin Configuration
(Note 1)
VIN, EN/UV, PG.........................................................100V
IND, VOUT,....................................................... 60V/–0.3V
SYNC/MODE................................................................6V
FB, TR/SS....................................................................4V
Operating Junction Temperature Range
LT8631EFE (Note 2)................................ –40°C to 125°C
LT8631IFE (Note 2)................................. –40°C to 125°C
LT8631HFE (Note 2)................................ –40°C to 150°C
Storage Temperature Range................... –65°C to 150°C
TOP VIEW
VIN
1
20 SW
EN/UV
3
18 BST
PG
5
NC
6
SYNC/MODE
7
14 IND
RT
8
13 NC
NC
9
12 VOUT
TR/SS 10
21
GND
16 INTVCC
15 NC
11 FB
FE PACKAGE
VARIATION FE20(16)
20-LEAD PLASTIC TSSOP
θJA = 40°C/W, θJC(PAD) = 10°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 21) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
Order Information
LEAD FREE FINISH
TAPE AND REEL
PART MARKING*
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT8631EFE#PBF
LT8631EFE#TRPBF
8631FE
20-Lead Plastic TSSOP
–40°C to 125°C
LT8631IFE#PBF
LT8631IFE#TRPBF
8631FE
20-Lead Plastic TSSOP
–40°C to 125°C
LT8631HFE#PBF
LT8631HFE#TRPBF
8631FE
20-Lead Plastic TSSOP
–40°C to 150°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
Consult LTC Marketing for information on nonstandard lead based finish parts.
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LT8631
Electrical Characteristics
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TJ = 25°C. VIN = 15V, VEN/UV = 2V, unless otherwise specified. (Note 2)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
EN/UV Voltage Threshold
VEN/UV Rising
l
EN/UV Voltage Hysterisis
MIN
TYP
MAX
1.14
1.19
1.24
13
17
25
mV
5
100
nA
2.74
2.8
3.05
V
5
16
3.6
11
50
8.0
µA
µA
µA
EN/UV Input Current
VIN Undervoltage Lockout
VFB = 0.9V
l
Quiescent Current from VIN
VEN/UV = 0V
VFB = 0.9V, VVOUT = 0V
VFB = 0.9V, VVOUT = 5V
l
l
l
Quiescent Current from VOUT
VFB = 0.9V, VVOUT = 5V
l
VIN Current in Regulation
VVOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 100µA
VVOUT = 5V, VSYNC/MODE = 2V, ILOAD = 100µA
VVOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 1mA
Feedback Bias Current
VFB = 0.8V
Feedback Voltage (VFBREF)
VVOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 100mA
Feedback Voltage Line Regulation
Feedback Voltage Load Regulation
UNITS
V
10
45
µA
90
180
475
160
350
650
µA
µA
µA
–25
–15
796
808
820
mV
VIN = 7V to 100V, VOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 500mA
VIN = 15V, VOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 100mA to 1A
–1.5
0.01
–0.3
0.2
%/V
%/A
Track/Soft-Start Source Current
VFB = 0.9V, VTR/SS = 0
–6.5
–4.5
–2.5
µA
Track/Soft-Start VOH
VFB = 0.9V
2.9
3.0
3.2
V
Track/Soft-Start Sink Current
VFB = 0.9V, VTR/SS = 0.1V
15
30
45
µA
Track/Soft-Start VOL
VFB = 0V
50
75
mV
Track/Soft-Start to Feedback Offset
VTR/SS = 0.4V, VVOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 100mA
–25
5
25
mV
180
230
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Track/Soft-Start Sink Current POR (Note 4) VFB = 0.9V, VTR/SS = 0.2V
nA
µA
PG Leakage Current
VFB = 0V, VPG = 100V
–200
0
200
nA
PG Lower Threshold % of VFBREF (Note 5)
VFB Rising
l
–10.5
–7.5
–4.5
%
PG Upper Threshold % of VFBREF (Note 5)
VFB Falling
l
4.5
7.5
10.5
%
1.9
2.3
PG Hysterisis (Note 5)
1.4
PG Sink Current
VFB = 0.7V, VPG = 0.2V
Switching Frequency
RRT =187kΩ, VVOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 100mA
RRT = 19.6kΩ, VVOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 100mA
RRT = 8.66kΩ, VVOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 100mA
900
l
75
460
925
100
500
1000
125
540
1075
120
Minimum Switch ON Time
VIN = 15V, RRT = 8.66kΩ, VVOUT = 1.5V, ILOAD = 500mA
100
Minimum Switch OFF Time
VIN = 5V, RRT = 8.66kΩ, VVOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 500mA
190
IND to VOUT Burst Current (Note 6)
Maximum VOUT Current in Regulation
VIN = 7.5V, RRT = 19.6kΩ, VVOUT = 5V, L = 15µH
VIN = 50V, RRT = 19.6kΩ, VVOUT = 5V, L = 15µH
Switch Pin Leakage Current
VSW = 0V
VSW = 100V, VIN =100V
Top Switch On-Resistance
Bottom Switch On-Resistance
BST Pin Current
VBST = 18V
l
kHz
kHz
kHz
ns
ns
280
IND to VOUT Peak Current (Note 7)
%
µA
mA
1.4
2.1
2.8
A
1.00
1.2
1.35
1.8
1.8
2.4
A
A
50
0.5
500
2.0
nA
µA
775
mΩ
550
mΩ
180
µA
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LT8631
Electrical Characteristics
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TJ = 25°C. VIN = 15V, VEN/UV = 2V, unless otherwise specified. (Note 2)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
BST Pin Threshold (Note 8)
TYP
2
3.4
SYNC/MODE Threshold
1.0
1.5
Synchronization Range
100
SYNC/MODE Pin Current
MAX
2.4
VSYNC/MODE = 3V
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 LT8631EFE is guaranteed to meet performance specifications
from 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
LT8631IFE is guaranteed over the full –40°C to 125°C operating junction
temperature range. The LT8631HFE 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.
Note 3: The LT8631 includes overtemperature protection that is intended
to protect the device during thermal overload conditions. Internal junction
temperature will exceed 150°C when the overtemperature circuitry is
active.
UNITS
V
5.5
2.0
1000
µA
V
kHz
Note 4: An internal power on reset (POR) latch is set on the positive
transition of the EN/UV pin through its threshold or thermal shutdown.
The output of the latch activates a current source on the TR/SS pin which
typically sinks 230µA while discharging the TR/SS capacitor. The latch is
reset when the TR/SS pin is driven below the soft-start POR threshold or
the EN/UV pin is taken below its threshold.
Note 5: The threshold is expressed as a percentage of the feedback
reference voltage.
Note 6: The IND to VOUT burst current is defined as the maximum value of
current flowing from the IND pin to the VOUT during a switch cycle when
operating in Burst Mode.
Note 7: The IND to VOUT peak current is defined as the maximum value of
current flowing from the IND pin to the VOUT during a switch cycle.
Note 8: The BST pin threshold is defined as the minimum voltage between
the BST and SW pins to keep the top switch on. If the the voltage falls
below the threshold when the top switch is on, a minimum switch off
pulse will be generated.
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LT8631
Typical Performance Characteristics
Efficiency at VOUT = 5V
100
FSW = 400kHz
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
75
70
65
60
0
90
80
85
70
80
75
70
65
50
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
LOAD CURRENT (A)
50
40
30
0
0.00001 0.0001
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
LOAD CURRENT (A)
VIN = 12V
VIN = 24V
VIN = 48V
0.001
0.01
LOAD CURRENT (A)
FSW = 400kHz
0.1
1
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Efficiency
Shutdown Supply Current
20.0
17.5
95
15.0
70
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
60
10
100
80
60
50
40
30
20
VIN = 12V
VIN = 24V
VIN = 48V
10
0
0.00001 0.0001
0.001
0.01
LOAD CURRENT (A)
0.1
90
85
80
EN/UV Thresholds
0
Reference Voltage
812
EN/UV RISING
810
EN/UV FALLING
1.170
1.165
808
VOLTAGE (mV)
1.180
VOLTAGE (V)
2.85
2.80
806
804
802
2.75
LOAD = 0mA
LOAD = 100mA
LOAD = 1A
800
1.160
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G06
VIN Undervoltage Lockout
1.185
1.155
–50 –25
0
–50 –25
2.90
1.175
7.5
8631 G05
1.195
1.190
10.0
2.5
70
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
1
12.5
5.0
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 5V
LOAD = 0.5A
ILRIPPLE = 0.4A
75
8631 G04
VOLTAGE (V)
FSW = 400kHz
8631 G02
Efficiency at VOUT = 3.3V
90
0
Efficiency at VOUT = 5V
20
VIN = 12V
VIN = 24V
VIN = 48V
55
8631 G01
100
90
60
VIN = 12V
VIN = 24V
VIN = 48V
55
50
FSW = 400kHz
95
85
100
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
Efficiency at VOUT = 3.3V
CURRENT (µA)
95
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G07
2.70
–50 –25
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G08
798
–50 –25
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G09
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Switching Frequency
Burst Frequency
450
RRT = 19.6k
520
350
BURST FREQUENCY (kHz)
FREQUENCY (kHz)
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 5V
L = 22µH
FREQUENCY = 400kHz
400
515
510
505
500
495
490
485
No Load Supply Current
60
300
250
200
150
100
475
–50 –25
0
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0
5
20
2.0
1.9
CURRENT (A)
CURRENT (µA)
CURRENT (µA)
14
12
10
8
6
0
2.5
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2.3
180
Switch Resistance
1.4
LOAD = 500mA
1.2
160
RESISTANCE (Ω)
140
1.9
TIME (ns)
CURRENT (A)
2.1
120
100
ON-TIME
80
60
40
1.3
40
60
DUTY CYCLE (%)
80
100
8631 G16
0
–50 –25
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
20
20
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G15
Minimum On-Time
200
1.5
0
8631 G14
Peak Switch Current
1.7
DUTY CYCLE = 20%
DUTY CYCLE = 80%
1.6
1.3
–50 –25
4
3.75
8631 G13
0
1.7
1.4
2
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 5V
1.8
1.5
4
5
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Peak Switch Current
16
20
10
0
2.1
IQVIN
IQVOUT
18
15
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 5V
8631 G12
Sleep Quiescent Currents
No Load Supply Current
1.1
20
8631 G11
25
0
30
0
–50 –25
10 15 20 25 30 35 45 45 50
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
8631 G10
0
40
10
50
480
VIN = 12V
50
CURRENT (µA)
525
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G17
0
–50 –25
TOP SWITCH
BOTTOM SWITCH
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G18
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Line Regulation
FB to TR/SS Offset Voltage
Load Regulation
1.0
0.5
0.0
–0.5
10
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 5V
9
0.5
8
VFB – VTR/SS (mV)
VOUT = 5V
LOAD = 0.5A
CHANGE IN VOUT (%)
CHANGE IN VOUT (%)
1.0
0.0
–0.5
7
6
5
4
3
–1.0
0
25
50
75
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
100
–1.0
0
0.25
0.5
0.75
LOAD CURRENT (A)
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0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0
–5
11
–6
10
9
8
7
6
0.1
0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
TR/SS VOLTAGE (V)
5
–50 –25
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VFB RISING
VFB FALLING
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–8
–9
–10
–11
–12
–50 –25
VFB RISING
VFB FALLING
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G24
Burst Waveforms
VIN 5V
VOUT SET TO 5V
5.25
–7
8631 G23
Dropout Voltage
5.50
25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
PG Low Thresholds
12
PG OFFSET FROM VREF (%)
PG OFFSET FROM VREF (%)
0.7
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
FB VOLTAGE (V)
0.8
0
8631 G21
PG High Thresholds
LOAD = 0.5A
0.9
1
VTR/SS = 0.4V
LOAD = 0.5A
8631 G20
Soft-Start Tracking
1.0
2
–50 –25
VSW
5V/DIV
5.00
4.75
VOUT
20mV/DIV
4.50
IL
200mA/DIV
4.25
5µs/DIV
FRONT PAGE APPLICATION
VIN = 12V
LOAD = 5mA
4.00
3.75
3.50
0
8631 G26
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
LOAD CURRENT (A)
8631 G25
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Burst Waveforms
Switching Waveforms
VSW
50V/DIV
VOUT
20mV/DIV
IL
500mA/DIV
5µs/DIV
FRONT PAGE APPLICATION
VIN = 100V
LOAD = 50mA
Switching Waveforms
VSW
5V/DIV
VSW
50V/DIV
VOUT
20mV/DIV
IL
1A/DIV
VOUT
20mV/DIV
IL
1A/DIV
8631 G27
1µs/DIV
FRONT PAGE APPLICATION
VIN = 12V
LOAD = 1A
1µs/DIV
FRONT PAGE APPLICATION
VIN = 100V
LOAD = 1A
8631 G28
Input Voltage Transient Response
Load Transient Response
8631 G29
Start-Up Dropout Performance
VIN
IL
200mA/DIV
1V/DIV
VIN
20V/DIV
VOUT
100mV/DIV
VOUT
VOUT
200mV/DIV
50µs/DIV
FRONT PAGE APPLICATION
200mA to 800mA LOAD TRANSIENT
VIN = 15V
8631 G30
20µs/DIV
FRONT PAGE APPLICATION
12V to 100V INPUT VOLTAGE TRANSIENT
LOAD = 100mA
COUT = 2 × 47µF
8631 G31
50ms/DIV
FRONT PAGE APPLICATION
ILOAD = 500mA
8631 G32
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LT8631
Pin Functions
VIN (Pin 1): The VIN pin powers the internal control circuitry
and is monitored by an undervoltage lockout comparator.
The VIN pin is also connected to the drain of the on chip
power switch. The VIN pin has high dI/dt edges and must
be decoupled to the GND pin of the device. The input
decouple capacitor should be placed as close as possible
to the VIN and GND pins.
EN/UV (Pin 3): The EN/UV pin is used to enable the LT8631
or to program the undervoltage lockout threshold with external resistors. The LT8631 is in shutdown mode( IQ < 5µA)
when the EN/UV pin voltage is below 1.19V and active
mode when the voltage exceeds 1.19V. Tie EN/UV to the
VIN pin if the EN/UV feature isn’t required.
PG (Pin 5): The PG pin is an open drain output that sinks
current when the feedback voltage deviates from the regulation point by ±7.5%. The PG pin has 1.9% of hysteresis.
NC6 (Pin 6): No Internal Connection. Leave this pin open
or connect to GND.
SYNC/MODE (Pin 7): The voltage present at the SYNC/
MODE pin determines the LT8631 operating mode. Ground
this pin for low ripple Burst Mode operation at low output
loads. Apply a DC voltage greater than the SYNC/MODE
threshold for pulse-skipping operation at low output loads.
The LT8631 will synchronize it’s switching frequency to an
external clock applied to the SYNC/MODE pin. The external
clock signal must have a duty cycle between 20% and 80%
and be within the specified frequency range. The LT8631
will operate in pulse-skipping mode when the SYNC/MODE
pin is driven with an external clock.
RT (Pin 8): A resistor with a value between 8.66k and
187k must be connected between the RT pin and the GND
pin. The RT resistor sets the switching frequency. Do not
leave this pin floating.
NC9 (Pin 9): No Internal Connection. Leave this pin open
or connect to GND.
pin. The voltage ramp rate on the TR/SS pin determines
the output voltage ramp rate. This pin can also be used
for voltage tracking. Do not leave this pin floating.
FB (Pin 11): The FB pin is the negative input to the error amplifier. The output switches to regulate this pin to
0.808V with respect to the GND pin.
VOUT (Pin 12): The VOUT pin is the output to the internal
sense resistor that measures current flowing in the inductor. Connect the output capacitor from the VOUT pin
to the GND pin.
NC13 (Pin 13): No Internal Connection. Leave this pin
open or connect to GND.
IND (Pin 14): The IND pin is the input to the internal sense
resistor that measures current flowing in the inductor.
NC15 (Pin 15): No Internal Connection. Leave this pin
open or connect to GND.
INTVCC (Pin 16): The INTVCC pin is the bypass pin for the
internal 3V regulator. Connect a 2.2µF bypass capacitor
from the INTVCC pin to the GND pin. Do not load the INTVCC
pin with external circuitry.
BST (Pin 18): The BST pin is used to provide a drive
voltage, higher than the VIN voltage, to the topside power
switch. Place a 0.1µF capacitor between the BST and SW
pins as close as possible to the device.
SW (Pin 20): The SW pin is the output of the internal power
switches. Place the inductor and BST capacitor as close
as possible to keep the SW PCB trace short.
GND (Exposed Pad Pin 21): The exposed pad GND pin
is the ONLY GROUND CONNECTION for the device. The
exposed pad should be soldered to a large copper area
to reduce thermal resistance. The GND pin also serves as
small signal ground. For ideal operation all small signal
ground paths should connect to the GND pin at a single
point avoiding any high current ground returns.
TR/SS (Pin 10): A capacitor with a minimum value of 100pF
must be connected between the TR/SS pin and the GND
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LT8631
Block Diagram
VIN
VIN
–
C1
R3
VIN
2.8
1.19
EN/UV
INTVCC
INTVCC
LDO
FAULT
+UVLO
C4
BST
+
UVLO
COMP
–
TSD
R4
S
R
POR
LATCH
C3
Q
SW
S
SYNC/MODE
OSCILLATOR
SWITCH ON
LOGIC
R
INTVCC
SWITCH Q
LATCH QB
+
INEG
RTREF
RT
CURRENT
COMP
ITRIP
+
L1
–
IND
VOUT
VOUT
RT
AMP
–
INTVCC
50mV
SLOPE COMP
+
7.5%
SS
COMP
–7.5%
–
POR
SS
C6
R1
R5
BURST DETECT
+
VC
ERROR
AMP –
VC CLAMP
0.808
+
FB
– COMP
PG
FB
–
C2
C5
R2
GND
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Operation
The LT8631 is a monolithic, constant frequency, current
mode step-down DC/DC converter. When the voltage on
the EN/UV pin is below its 1.19V threshold, the LT8631 is
shutdown and draws less than 5µA from the input supply.
When the EN/UV pin is driven above 1.19V, the internal bias
circuits turn on generating an internal regulated voltage,
0.808V feedback reference, a 4.5µA soft-start current
reference, and a power on reset (POR) signal.
During power-up the POR signal is set and in turn sets the
soft-start latch. When the soft-start latch is set, the TR/SS
pin will be discharged to ground to ensure proper start-up
operation. When the TR/SS pin drops below 50mV, the
soft-start latch is reset. Once the latch is reset the soft-start
capacitor starts to charge with a typical value of 4.5µA.
The error amplifier is a transconductance amplifier that
compares the FB pin voltage to the lowest voltage present
at either the TR/SS pin or an internal 0.808V reference.
Since the TR/SS pin is driven by a constant current source,
a single capacitor on the soft-start pin will generate a
controlled linear ramp on the output voltage. The voltage
on the output of the error amplifier (internal VC node in
Figure 1) sets the peak current of each switch cycle and
also determines when to enable low quiescent current
burst mode operation.
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The internal oscillator generates a clock signal at a frequency determined by the resistor connected from the RT
pin to ground. Alternatively, if a synchronization signal
is detected by the LT8631 SYNC/MODE pin, the internal
clock will be generated at the incoming frequency on the
rising edge of the synchronization pulse.
When the voltage on the VC node rises above the switching
threshold, the clock set-pulse sets the driver flip-flop, which
turns on the internal top power switch. This causes current
from VIN, through the top switch, inductor, and internal
sense resistor, to increase. When the voltage drop across
the internal sense resistor exceeds a predetermined level
set by the voltage on the internal VC node, the flip-flop is
reset and the internal top switch is turned off. Once the
top switch is turned off the inductor will drive the voltage at the SW pin low. The synchronous power switch
will turn on, decreasing the current in the inductor, until
the next clock cycle or the inductor current falls to zero.
However, if the internal sense resistor voltage exceeds
the predetermined level at the start of a clock cycle, the
flip-flop will not be set resulting in a further decrease in
the inductor current. Alternatively, if the current through
the inductor doesn't exceed the current demanded by the
VC voltage during the clock cycle, the top switch will stay
on until the required current is reached or the voltage on
the boost pin falls below its minimum required value.
Since the output current is controlled by the internal VC
voltage, output regulation is achieved by the error amplifier
continuously adjusting the VC voltage.
The regulators’ maximum output current occurs when the
internal VC node is driven to its maximum clamp value
by the error amplifier. The value of the typical maximum
switch current is 2A. If the current demanded by the output
exceeds the maximum current dictated by the internal VC
clamp, the TR/SS pin will be discharged, lowering the
regulation point until the output voltage can be supported
by the maximum current. Once the overload condition is
removed, the regulator will soft-start from the overload
regulation point.
EN/UV pin control or thermal shutdown will set the softstart latch, resulting in a complete soft-start sequence.
Comparators monitoring the FB pin voltage will pull the
PG pin low if the output voltage varies more the ±7.5%
from the feedback reference voltage. The PG comparators
have 1.9% of hysteresis.
In light load situations (low VC voltage), the LT8631 operates in Burst Mode to optimize efficiency. Between bursts,
all circuitry associated with controlling the output switch
is shut down, reducing the input supply current to 16µA.
In a typical application, 16µA will be consumed from the
input supply when regulating with no load. The SYNC/
MODE pin is tied low to use Burst Mode operation and can
be tied to a logic high to use pulse-skipping mode. During
pulse-skipping mode and light loads, switch pulses are
skipped to regulate the output and the quiescent current
will be typically several hundred µA.
To improve efficiency across all loads, supply current to
internal circuitry is sourced from the VOUT pin when it’s
biased at 3.5V or above. If the VOUT pin is below 3.5V the
internal supply current is sourced from VIN.
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Achieving Low Quiescent Current
To enhance efficiency at light loads, the LT8631 operates
in low ripple Burst Mode operation, which keeps the output capacitor charged to the desired output voltage while
minimizing the input quiescent current and output voltage
ripple. In Burst Mode operation the LT8631 delivers single
small pulses of current to the output capacitor followed
by sleep periods where the output power is supplied by
the output capacitor. While in sleep mode the LT8631
typically consumes 16µA.
As the output load decreases, the frequency of single current pulses decreases (see Figure 2) and the percentage of
time the LT8631 is in sleep mode increases, resulting in
much higher light load efficiency than for typical converters. By maximizing the time between pulses, the converter
quiescent current approaches 16µA for a typical application
when there is no output load. Therefore, to optimize the
quiescent current performance at light loads, the current
in the feedback resistor divider must be minimized as it
appears to the output as a load current.
450
BURST FREQUENCY (kHz)
350
250
200
150
100
50
0
5
10 15 20 25 30
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
VOUT
20mV/DIV
IL
200mA/DIV
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Figure 3. Burst Mode Operation
300
0
VSW
5V/DIV
5µs/DIV
FRONT PAGE APPLICATION
VIN = 12V
LOAD = 5mA
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 5V
L = 22µH
FREQUENCY = 400kHz
400
While in Burst Mode operation the peak inductor current
is approximately 280mA resulting in output voltage ripple
shown in Figure 3. Increasing the output capacitance will
decrease the output ripple proportionately. As load ramps
upward from zero the switching frequency will increase
but only up to the switching frequency programmed by
the resistor at the RT pin as shown in Figure 2. The output load at which the LT8631 reaches the programmed
frequency varies based on input voltage, output voltage,
and inductor choice.
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Figure 2. Burst Frequency vs Load Current
For some applications it is desirable for the LT8631
to operate in pulse-skipping mode. In pulse-skipping
mode, the full switching frequency is reached as a lower
output load than in Burst Mode operation at the expense
of increased quiescent current. To enable pulse-skipping
mode, the SYNC/MODE pin is tied high either to a logic
output or to the INTVCC pin. When an external clock signal
is applied to the SYNC/MODE pin, the LT8631 will operate
in pulse-skipping mode.
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Choosing the Output Voltage
The output voltage is programmed with a resistor divider
between the output and the FB pin. Choose the 1% resistors according to:
smaller inductor and capacitor values which reduces the
overall solution size. However, as the switching frequency
increases. efficiency decreases as well as the input voltage
range for constant frequency operation.
Table 1. SW Frequency vs RT Value
V

R1= R2  OUT – 1
 0.808 
FREQUENCY (kHz)
RRT (kΩ)
100
187
200
60.4
300
35.7
400
25.5
500
19.6
600
15.8
700
13.3
800
11.5
900
10
1000
8.66
Reference designators refer to the Block Diagram in
Figure 1.
If low input quiescent current and good light-load efficiency
are desired, use large resistor values for the FB resistor
divider. The current flowing in the divider acts as a load
current, and will increase the no-load input current to the
converter, which is approximately:

 V
  V
  1
IQ = IQVIN +  IQVOUT +  OUT   •  OUT  •  
 R1+ R2    VIN   n 

where IQVIN is the quiescent current of the LT8631 and the
second term is the quiescent current drawn from the output
(Iqvout) plus current in the feedback divider reflected to
the input of the buck operating at its light load efficiency
n. For a 5V application with R1 = 1MΩ and R2 = 191kΩ,
the feedback divider draws 4.2µA. With VIN = 12V IQVIN
= 3.6µA, IQVOUT = 10µA and n = 50%, the no-load quiescent current is approximately 16µA. For applications with
output voltages less than 2.8V, IQVOUT = 0µA and IQVIN is
typically 16µA. Graphs of IQVIN and IQVOUT vs VOUT are in
the Typical Performance Characteristics section.
When using FB resistors greater than 200k, a 4.7pF to 10pF
phase lead capacitor should be connected from VOUT to FB.
Choosing the Switching Frequency
The LT8631 switching frequency can be programmed over
a 100kHz to 1MHz range by using a resistor tied from RT
to ground. A table showing the necessary RT value for a
desired switching frequency is shown in Table 1.
The switching frequency selected determines the efficiency,
solution size, and input voltage range for the desired
frequency. High frequency operation permits the use of
Switching Frequency and Input Voltage Range
Once the switching frequency has been determined, the
input voltage range for fixed frequency operation of the
regulator can be determined.
The minimum input voltage for fixed frequency operation
is determined by either the VIN undervoltage lockout, or
the following equation:
VIN(MIN) =
VOUT + VSW(BOT)
– VSW(BOT) + VSW(TOP)
1– fSW • tOFF(MIN)
where VOUT is the output voltage, VSW(TOP) and VSW(BOT)
are the internal switch drops (~0.775V, ~0.550V, respectively at maximum load), FSW is the switching frequency
(set by RT), and tOFF(MIN) is the minimum switch off-time
(see the Electrical Characteristics).
If the input voltage falls below VIN(MIN) (dropout mode), the
LT8631 will automatically reduce the switching frequency
from the programmed value to obtain the highest possible
output voltage. The lower limit on the switching frequency
in dropout mode is determined by the boost threshold.
When the voltage between the BST and SW pins is less
than the boost threshold, a minimum off-time pulse is
generated to recharge the boost capacitor.
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The maximum input voltage for fixed frequency operation
is determined by either the 100V maximum input voltage,
or the following equation:
FSW(MAX) =
VOUT + VSW(BOT)
tON(MIN) • ( VIN – VSW(TOP) + VSW(BOT))
where VIN is the typical input voltage, VOUT is the output
voltage, VSW(TOP) and VSW(BOT) are the internal switch
drops (~0.775V, ~0.550V, respectively at maximum load)
and tON(MIN) is the minimum top switch on-time (see the
Electrical Characteristics).
If the input voltage rises above VIN(MAX), the LT8631 will
automatically reduce the switching frequency from the
programmed value to maintain output regulation.
Inductor Selection and Maximum Output Current
A good first choice for the inductor value is:
V
+ VSW(BOT)
L = OUT
0.6 • fSW
where fSW is the switching frequency in MHz, VOUT is the
output voltage, and VSW(BOT) is the bottom switch drop
(~0.550V) and L is the inductor value in µH.
The inductor must be chosen with an RMS current rating
that is greater than the maximum expected output load of
the application. In addition, the saturation current (typically
labeled ISAT) rating of the inductor must be higher than
the load current plus 1/2 of the inductor ripple current:
IL(PEAK) = ILOAD(MAX) + 1/2 ΔIL
where ΔIL is the inductor ripple current and ILOAD(MAX) is
the maximum output load for a given application.
The peak-to-peak ripple current in the inductor can be
calculated as follows:
ΔIL =
VOUT 
VOUT 
•  1–
L • FSW  VIN(MAX) 
where FSW is the switching frequency in MHz and L is
the value of the inductor in µH. Therefore, the maximum
output current that the LT8631 will deliver depends on
the switch current limit, the inductor value, and the input
and output voltages. The inductor value may have to be
increased if the inductor ripple current does not allow sufficient maximum current (IOUT(MAX)) given the switching
frequency and maximum input voltage used in the desired
application.
Overload or short-circuit conditions can cause the inductor current to exceed the LT8631's peak current limit in
less than the typical minimum on-time (tonmin) of 100ns.
Once the LT8631's typical peak current limit (Ilimpk) of
2A is exceeded, it will not switch on until the current in
the inductor has dropped below the peak current limit. If
the loaded/shorted condition still exists when the LT8631
resumes switching, the maximum inductor current will
be greater than the LT8631 peak current and at worst
case will be:
V
IL(MAX) = INMAX • tonmin + Ilimpk
L
The LT8631 safely tolerates this condition. However, if
this condition can occur, the ISAT rating of the inductor
should be increased from IL(PEAK) to IL(MAX).
The optimum inductor for a given application may differ
from the one indicated by this design guide. A larger value
inductor provides a higher maximum load current and
reduces the output voltage ripple. For applications requiring smaller load currents, the value of the inductor may
be lower and the LT8631 may operate with higher ripple
current. This allows use of a physically smaller inductor,
or one with a lower DCR resulting in higher efficiency. Be
aware that low inductance may result in discontinuous
mode operation, which further reduces maximum load
current.
For more information about maximum output current
and discontinuous operation, see Linear Technology’s
Application Note 44.
Finally, for duty cycles greater than 50% (VOUT/VIN > 0.5),
a minimum inductance is required to avoid subharmonic
oscillation. See Application Note 19.
Input Capacitor Selection
Bypass the LT8631 input with a 2.2µF or higher ceramic
capacitor of X7R or X5R type placed as close as possible
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to the VIN pin and ground. Y5V types have poor performance over temperature and applied voltage, and should
not be used. Note that larger input capacitance is required
when a lower switching frequency is used. If the input
power source has high impedance, or there is significant
inductance due to long wires or cables, additional bulk
capacitance may be necessary. This can be provided with
a low performance electrolytic capacitor.
A word of caution regarding the use of ceramic capacitors
at the input. A ceramic input capacitor can combine with
stray inductance to form a resonant tank circuit. If power
is applied quickly (for example, by plugging the circuit
into a live power source) this tank can ring, doubling the
input voltage and damaging the LT8631. The solution is to
either clamp the input voltage or dampen the tank circuit
by adding a lossy capacitor in parallel with the ceramic
capacitor. For details, see Application Note 88.
Output Capacitor Selection
The output capacitor has two essential functions. Along
with the inductor, it filters the square wave generated
by the LT8631 to produce the DC output. In this role it
determines the output ripple, thus low impedance at the
switching frequency is important. The second function
is to store energy in order to satisfy transient loads and
stabilize the LT8631's control loop. Since the LT8631 uses
current mode control, it does not require the presence of
output capacitor series resistance (ESR) for stability. Low
ESR or ceramic capacitors should be used to achieve very
low output ripple and small circuit size.
A 47µF, X5R or X7R ceramic capacitor with a voltage rating
greater than the desired output voltage is an excellent first
choice for most applications. The 47µF output capacitor
will provide low output ripple with good transient response.
Increasing the value will reduce the output voltage ripple and
improve transient response, but may increase application
cost and require more board space. Decreasing the value
may save cost and board space but will increase output
voltage ripple, degrade transient performance, and may
cause loop instability. Increasing or decreasing the output
capacitor may require increasing or decreasing the 4.7pF
feedforward capacitor placed between the VOUT and FB
pins to optimize transient response. See the Typical Applications section in the data sheet for suggested output
and feedforward capacitor values.
Note that even X5R and X7R type ceramic capacitors have
a DC bias effect which reduces their capacitance when a
DC voltage is applied. It is not uncommon for capacitors
offered in the smallest case sizes to lose more than 50%
of their capacitance when operated near their rated voltage. As a result it is sometimes necessary to use a larger
capacitance value, larger case size, or use a higher voltage
rating in order to realize the intended capacitance value.
Consult the manufacturer’s data for the capacitor you
select to be assured of having the necessary capacitance
for the application.
Ceramic Capacitors
Ceramic capacitors are small, robust, and have very low
ESR. However, ceramic capacitors can cause problems
when used with the LT8631 due to their piezoelectric nature.
When in Burst Mode operation, the LT8631's switching
frequency depends on the load current, and at very light
loads the LT8631 can excite the ceramic capacitor at audio
frequencies, generating audible noise. Since the LT8631
operates at a lower current limit during Burst Mode operation, the noise is typically very quiet to the casual ear. If this
noise is unacceptable, use a high performance tantalum
or electrolytic capacitor at the output. Low noise ceramic
capacitors are also available.
Enable Pin
The LT8631 is in shutdown when the EN/UV pin is low
and active when the pin is high. The rising threshold of
the EN/UV comparator is 1.19V, with 17mV of hysteresis.
The EN/UV pin can be tied to VIN if the shutdown feature
is not used, or tied to a logic level if shutdown control is
required.
Adding a resistor divider from VIN to EN/UV programs the
LT8631 to regulate the output only when VIN is above a
desired voltage (see the Block Diagram). Typically, the
EN/UV threshold is used in situations where the supply is
current limited, or has a relatively high source resistance. A
switching regulator draws constant power from the source,
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so source current increases as source voltage drops. This
looks like a negative resistance load to the source and can
cause the source to current limit or latch low under low
source voltage conditions. The EN/UV threshold prevents
the regulator from operating at source voltages where the
problems might occur. This threshold can be adjusted by
setting the values R3 and R4 such that they satisfy the
following equation:
 R3 
VEN THRESHOLD = 
+ 1 • 1.19V
 R4 
where the LT8631 will remain off until VIN is above the
EN/UV threshold. Due to the comparator’s hysteresis,
switching will not stop until the input falls slightly below
the threshold voltage.
When operating in Burst Mode operation for light load
currents, the current through the EN/UV resistor network
can easily be greater than the supply current consumed
by the LT8631. Therefore, the EN/UV resistors should be
large to minimize their effect on efficiency at low loads.
INTVCC Regulator
An internal low dropout (LDO) regulator produces the 3V
supply from VIN that powers the drivers and the internal
bias circuitry. The INTVCC can supply enough current for
the LT8631's circuitry and must be bypassed to ground
with a minimum of 2.2µF ceramic capacitor. Good bypassing is necessary to supply the high transient currents
required by the power MOSFET gate drivers. To improve
efficiency, the internal regulator draws power from the
VOUT pin when the output voltage is 3.5V or higher. If the
VOUT pin is below 3.5V, the internal regulator will consume
current from VIN. Applications with high input voltage and
high switching frequency where the internal regulator pulls
current from VIN will increase die temperature because of
the higher power dissipation across the regulator. Do not
connect an external load to the INTVCC pin.
Soft-Start and Output Voltage Tracking
The LT8631 regulates its output to the lowest voltage
present at either the TR/SS pin or an internal 0.808V
reference. A capacitor from the TR/SS pin to ground is
charged by an internal 4.5µA current source resulting in a
linear output ramp from 0V to the regulated output whose
duration is given by:
C
• 0.808V
TRAMP = TR / SS
4.5µA
At power-up, a reset signal (POR) sets the soft-start latch
and discharges the TR/SS pin with to approximately 0V
to ensure proper start-up. The TR/SS pin has a maximum
current sink capability 230µA. If the TR/SS pin is used to as
a track function for an external voltage, the maximum sink
current must not be exceeded during startup. Exceeding
the maximum TR/SS sink current will inhibit operation.
When the TR/SS pin is fully discharged, the latch is reset
and the internal 4.5µA current source starts to charge the
TR/SS pin. When the TR/SS pin voltage is below ~50mV,
the VC pin is pulled low which disables switching.
As the TR/SS pin voltage rises above 50mV, the VC pin is
released and the output voltage is regulated to the TR/SS
voltage. When the TR/SS pin voltage exceeds the internal
808mV reference, the output is regulated to the reference.
The TR/SS pin voltage will continue to rise to ~3V.
The soft-start latch is set during several fault conditions:
EN/UV pin is below 1.19V, INTVCC has fallen too low, VIN
is too low, or thermal shutdown. Once the latch is set,
the TR/SS pin will discharge to ~0V and a new startup
sequence will begin.
If the load exceeds the maximum output switch current,
the output will start to drop causing the internal VC clamp
to be activated. As long as the VC node is clamped, the TR/
SS pin will be discharged. As a result, the output will be
regulated to the highest voltage that the maximum output
current can support. For example, if the output on the front
page application is loaded by 2Ω the TR/SS pin will drop
to 0.48V, regulating the output at 3V. Once the overload
condition is removed, the output will soft-start from the
temporary voltage level to the normal regulation point.
Since the TR/SS pin is pulled up to the 3V rail and has to
discharge to 0.808V before taking control of regulation,
momentary overload conditions will be tolerated without
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a sort-start recovery. The typical time before the TR/SS
pin takes control is:
C
• 2.2V
TTR /SS(CONTROL) = TR /SS
30µA
Output Power Good
When the LT8631's output voltage is within the ±7.5%
window of the regulation point (VFBREF) , typically 0.74V
to 0.86V, the output voltage is considered good and
the open-drain PG pin is a high impedance node, and is
typically pulled high with an external resistor. Otherwise,
the internal pull-down device will pull the PG pin low. To
prevent glitching both the upper and lower thresholds
include 1.9% of hysteresis.
The PG pin is also actively pulled low during several fault
conditions: EN/UV pin is below 1.19V, VIN undervoltage,
or thermal shutdown.
Synchronization
To select low ripple Burst Mode operation, tie the SYNC/
MODE pin below 1V (this can be ground or a logic low
output). To synchronize the LT8631 oscillator to an external
frequency connect a square wave (with a 20% to 80% duty
cycle) to the SYNC/MODE pin. The square wave amplitude
should have valleys that are below 1V and peaks above 2V.
The LT8631 will not enter Burst Mode operation at low
output loads while synchronized to an external clock, but
instead will pulse skip to maintain regulation. The LT8631
may be synchronized over a 100kHz to 1MHz range. The
RT resistor should be chosen to set the LT8631 switching
frequency 10% below the lowest synchronization input. For
example, if the synchronization signal will be 500kHz, the RT
should be selected for 450kHz. The slope compensation is
set by the RT value, while the minimum slope compensation
required to avoid subharmonic oscillations is established
by the inductor size, input voltage, and output voltage.
Since the synchronization frequency will not change the
slopes of the inductor current waveform, if the inductor
is large enough to avoid subharmonic oscillations at the
frequency set by RT, then the slope compensation will be
sufficient for all synchronization frequencies.
For some applications it is desirable for the LT8631 to
operate in pulse-skipping mode. In pulse-skipping mode,
the full switching frequency is reached at a slightly lower
output load than in Burst Mode operation at the expense
of increased quiescent current. To enable pulse-skipping
mode, the SYNC/MODE pin is tied high either to a logic
output or to the INTVCC pin.
The LT8631 does not operate in forced continuous mode
regardless of SYNC/MODE signal. Connect the SYNC/MODE
pin to GND if it is not used in the application.
Shorted and Reverse Input Protection
If the inductor is chosen so that it won’t saturate excessively, the LT8631 will tolerate a shorted output.
There is another situation to consider in systems where
the output will be held high when the input to the LT8631
is absent. This may occur in battery charging applications
or in battery back-up systems where a battery or some
other supply is diode ORed with the LT8631's output. If
the VIN pin is allowed to float and the EN/UV pin is held
high (either by a logic signal or because it is tied to VIN),
then the LT8631's internal circuitry will pull its quiescent
current through its SW pin. This is acceptable if the system
can tolerate ~6mA in this state. If the EN pin is grounded
the SW pin current will drop to near 5µA. However, if the
VIN pin is grounded while the output is held high, regardless of EN, parasitic body diodes inside the LT8631 can
pull current from the output through the SW pin and the
VIN pin. Figure 4 shows a connection of the VIN and EN/
UV pins that will allow the LT8631 to run only when the
input voltage is present and that protects against a shorted
or reversed input.
D1
LT8631
VIN
VIN
EN/UV
C1
GND
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Figure 4. Reverse Input Voltage Protection
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PCB Layout
For proper operation and minimum EMI, care must be taken
during printed circuit board layout. Figure 5 shows the
recommended component placement with trace, ground
plane, and via locations. Note that large, switched currents flow in the LT8631's VIN pin and the input capacitor
(C1). The loop formed by the input capacitor should be as
small as possible by placing the capacitor adjacent to the
VIN pin and ground plane. When using a physically large
input capacitor the resulting loop may become too large in
which case using a small case/value capacitor placed close
to the VIN pin and ground plane plus a larger capacitor
further away is preferred. These components, along with
the inductor and output capacitor, should be placed on
the same side of the circuit board, and their connections
should be made on that layer. Place a local, unbroken
ground plane under the application circuit on the layer
closest to the surface layer. The SW and BST nodes should
be as small as possible. Finally, keep the FB and RT nodes
small so that the ground traces will shield them from the
SW and BST nodes. The exposed pad on the bottom of
the package must be soldered to ground so that the pad
is connected to ground electrically and also acts as a heat
sink thermally. To keep thermal resistance low, extend the
ground plane as much as possible, and add thermal vias
under and near the LT8631 to additional ground planes
within the circuit board and on the bottom side.
High Temperature Considerations
For higher ambient temperatures, care should be taken in
the layout of the PCB to ensure good heat sinking of the
LT8631. The exposed pad on the bottom of the package
must be soldered to a ground plane. This ground should
be tied to large copper layers below with thermal vias;
these layers will spread heat dissipated by the LT8631.
C1
VIN
1
20
SW
C3
EN/UV
3
18 BST
PG
5
16 INTVCC
6
15
7
14
8
13
9
12
VOUT
11
R1
FB
SYNC
R5
C2
RT
TR/SS
10
L1
C4
IND
C5
C6
R2
VIAS TO GROUND PLANE
OUTLINE OF LOCAL
GROUND PLANE
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Applications Information
Placing additional vias can reduce thermal resistance
further. The maximum load current should be derated
as the ambient temperature approaches the maximum
junction rating. Power dissipation within the LT8631 can
be estimated by calculating the total power loss from
an efficiency measurement and subtracting the inductor
loss. The die temperature is calculated by multiplying the
LT8631 power dissipation by the thermal resistance from
junction to ambient.
LT8631
BST
C3
SW
L1
D1
IND
GND
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Figure 6. External Schottky Catch Diode
If safe junction temperature is exceeded, the LT8631 will
shutdown and restart with a POR sequence.
100
TAMBIENT = 100°C
FSW = 400kHz
95
External Schottky Catch Diode
For high temperature, high input voltage and high output
load applications, adding a Schottky catch diode (Figure 6),
will lower the LT8631 junction temperature by increasing
efficiency (Figure 7). Use a low leakage Schottky diode
rated greater than 2A with a reverse voltage greater than
the maximum input voltage for the application. A complete
application circuit with the additional Schottky can be found
in the Typical Applications section.
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
85
80
75
70
65
VIN = 12V WITHOUT SCHOTTKY
VIN = 12V WITH SCHOTTKY
VIN = 48V WITHOUT SCHOTTKY
VIN = 48V WITH SCHOTTKY
60
55
50
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
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Figure 7. LT8631 Efficiency with/without External Schottky
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LT8631
Typical Applications
400kHz, 3.3V, 1A Step-Down Converter
VIN
4.5V TO 70V
(100V TRANSIENT)
VIN
2.2µF
LT8631
EN/UV
BST
0.1µF
SW
15µH
PG
IND
INTVCC
2.2µF
VOUT
4.7pF
RT
25.5k
1M
VOUT
3.3V, 1A
FB
SYNC/MODE
324k
TR/SS
47µF
1210
16V, X7R
GND
0.1µF
FSW = 400kHz
L: WÜRTH 7447779115
8631 TA02
1MHz, 3.3V, 1A Step-Down Converter
VIN
4.5V TO 30V
(100V TRANSIENT)
VIN
2.2µF
LT8631
EN/UV
BST
0.1µF
4.7µH
SW
PG
IND
INTVCC
2.2µF
VOUT
4.7pF
RT
8.66k
1M
VOUT
3.3V, 1A
FB
SYNC/MODE
324k
TR/SS
47µF
1210
16V, X7R
GND
0.1µF
FSW = 1MHz
L: WÜRTH 7447779004
8631 TA03
1MHz, 5V, 1A Step-Down Converter
VIN
6.5V TO 50V
(100V TRANSIENT)
VIN
2.2µF
LT8631
EN/UV
BST
0.1µF
6.8µH
SW
PG
IND
INTVCC
2.2µF
VOUT
4.7pF
RT
8.66k
1M
VOUT
5V, 1A
FB
SYNC/MODE
191k
TR/SS
GND
0.1µF
FSW = 1MHz
L: WÜRTH 7447779006
22µF
0805
16V, X7R
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LT8631
Typical Applications
5V, Low Ripple 1A Step-Down Converter
VIN
6.5V TO 100V
VIN
2.2µF
LT8631
EN/UV
BST
0.1µF
SW
22µH
PG
IND
INTVCC
2.2µF
VOUT
47pF
RT
25.5k
1M
VOUT
5V, 1A
FB
SYNC/MODE
191k
TR/SS
GND
47µF ×4
1210, 16V
0.1µF
FSW = 400kHz
L: TDK SLF1O145T-22OM1R9
8631 TA05
200kHz, 1.8V, 1A Step-Down Converter
VIN
3V TO 50V
(100V TRANSIENT)
VIN
2.2µF
LT8631
EN/UV
BST
SW
0.1µF
33µH
PG
IND
INTVCC
2.2µF
VOUT
4.7pF
RT
60.4k
487k
VOUT
1.8V, 1A
FB
SYNC/MODE
390k
TR/SS
100µF
1210
6.3V, X7R
GND
0.1µF
FSW = 200kHz
L: WÜRTH 744771133
8631 TA06
1MHz, 24V, 0.5A Step-Down Converter
VIN
25V TO 100V
VIN
2.2µF
LT8631
EN/UV
BST
0.1µF
22µH
SW
PG
IND
INTVCC
2.2µF
VOUT
4.7pF
RT
8.66k
953k
VOUT
24V, 0.5A
FB
SYNC/MODE
33k
TR/SS
GND
0.1µF
FSW = 1MHz
L: TDK SLF1O145T-22OM1R9
22µF
1210
25V, X7R
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LT8631
Typical Applications
400kHz, 12V/250mA, 3.3V/2.5A Dual Step-Down Converter
VIN
13.5V TO 100V
2.2µF
VIN
BST
EN/UV
SW
0.1µF
L1
47µH
LT8631
IND
PG
EN/UV
100k
2.2µF
VOUT
INTVCC
4.7pF
RT
35.7k
VOUT1
12V, 250mA
VIN
1M
SYNC
FB
SYNC/MODE
BST
LT8610
SW
0.1µF
L2, 8.2µH
BIAS
VOUT2
3.3V, 2.5A
68µF
0.1µF
71.5k
TR/SS
0.1µF
TR/SS
47µF
1210
16V, X7R
1µF
INTVCC
RT
FB
PGND GND
110k
CLOCK INPUT
400kHz
1M
4.7pF
412k
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L1: WÜRTH 744771147
L2: VISHAY IHLP2525CZER8R2MO1
400kHz, 5V/1A High Voltage/Temperature Step-Down Converter
VIN
48V TO 100V
VIN
1M
2.2µF
LT8631
BST
SW
EN/UV
DLFS2100
27k
PG
INTVCC
IND
VOUT
5V, 1A
VOUT
4.7pF
2.2µF
RT
25.5k
0.1µF 22µH
SYNC/MODE
1M
FB
191k
TR/SS
0.1µF
FSW = 400kHz
L: VISHAY IHLP2525CZER220M8A
47µF
1210
16V, X7R
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LT8631
Package Description
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings.
FE Package
Variation: FE20(16)
20-Lead Plastic TSSOP (4.4mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1924 Rev Ø)
Exposed Pad Variation CB
6.40 – 6.60*
(.252 – .260)
3.86
(.152)
3.86
(.152)
20
6.60 ±0.10
18
16 15 14 13 12 11
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
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
3
5 6 7 8 9 10
1.20
(.047)
MAX
0° – 8°
0.65
(.0256)
BSC
0.195 – 0.30
(.0077 – .0118)
TYP
0.05 – 0.15
(.002 – .006)
FE20(16) (CB) TSSOP REV 0 0512
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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LT8631
Typical Application
12V, 1A, Step-Down Converter
VIN
13.5V TO 100V
VIN
2.2µF
LT8631
EN/UV
BST
0.1µF
47µH
SW
PG
IND
2.2µF
INTVCC
10pF
RT
19.6k
VOUT
12V, 1A
VOUT
1M
FB
SYNC/MODE
71.5k
TR/SS
GND
0.1µF
FSW = 500kHz
L: WÜRTH 744771147
47µF
1210
16V, X7R
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Related Parts
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
COMMENTS
LT8620
65V, 2A, Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC,
Converter
VIN: 3.4V to 65V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.97V, IQ = 2.5μA, ISD < 1mA, MSOP-16E and
3mm × 5mm QFN Packages
LT3991
55V, 1.2A, Micropower Step-Down DC/DC,
Converter with IQ = 2.8μA
VIN: 4.2V to 55V, VOUT(MIN) = 1.20V, IQ = 2.8μA, ISD < 1μA, 3mm × 3mm DFN-10
and MSOP-10E Packages
LT8610
42V, 2.5A, Synchronous Micropower Step-Down
DC/DC, Converter with IQ = 2.5μA
VIN: 3.4V to 42V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.97V, IQ: 2.5µA, ISD: <1µA, TSSOP16E
LT8614
42V, 4A, Synchronous Micropower Step-Down DC/
DC, Converter with IQ = 1.7μA
VIN: 3.4V to 42V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.97V, IQ: 1.7µA, ISD: <1µA, QFN-18
LTC®3630A
76V, 500mA Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC
Converter
VIN: 4V to 76V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.8V, IQ = 12μA, ISD = 3μA, 3mm × 5mm DFN-16,
MSOP-16(12)E
LTC3637
76V, 1A Nonsynchronous Step-Down DC/DC
Converter
VIN: 4V to 76V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.8V, IQ = 12μA, ISD = 3μA, 3mm × 5mm DFN-16,
MSOP-16(12)E
LTC3638
140V, 250mA Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC
Converter
VIN: 4V to 140V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.8V, IQ = 12μA, ISD < 1mA, MSOP-16E Package
LTC3639
150V, 100mA Synchronous Step-Down Regulator
VIN: 4V to 150V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.8V, IQ = 12μA, ISD = 1.4μA, MSOP-16(12)E
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