LT3959 - Wide Input Voltage Range Boost/SEPIC/Inverting Converter with 6A, 40V Switch

LT3959
Wide Input Voltage Range
Boost/SEPIC/Inverting Converter
with 6A, 40V Switch
Description
Features
Wide VIN Range: 1.6V (2.5V Start-Up) to 40V
n Positive or Negative Output Voltage Programming
with a Single Feedback Pin
n PGOOD Output Voltage Status Report
n Internal 6A/40V Power Switch
n Programmable Soft-Start
n Programmable Operating Frequency (100kHz to 1MHz)
with One External Resistor
n Synchronizable to an External Clock
n Low Shutdown Current < 1µA
n INTV
CC Regulator Supplied from VIN or DRIVE
n Programmable Input Undervoltage Lockout with
Hysteresis
n Thermally Enhanced QFN (5mm × 6mm) and TSSOP
Packages
The LT®3959 is a wide input range, current mode, DC/DC
controller which is capable of regulating either positive or
negative output voltages from a single feedback pin. It can
be configured as a boost, SEPIC or inverting converter.
n
It features an internal low side N-channel MOSFET rated
for 6A at 40V and driven from an internal regulated supply provided from VIN or DRIVE. The fixed frequency,
current-mode architecture results in stable operation over
a wide range of supply and output voltages. The operating
frequency of LT3959 can be set over a 100kHz to 1MHz
range with an external resistor, or can be synchronized
to an external clock using the SYNC pin.
The LT3959 features soft-start and frequency foldback
functions to limit inductor current during start-up and
output short-circuit. A window comparator on the FBX
pin reports via the PGOOD pin, providing output voltage
status indication.
Applications
Automotive
Telecom
n Industrial
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L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks and
ThinSOT are trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents, including 7825665.
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Typical Application
2.5V to 24V Input, 12V Output SEPIC Converter
Excellent for Automotive 12V Post Regulator
L1A
CIN
22µF
50V
×2
VIN
124k
SW
L1B
EN_UVLO
150k
100
4.7µF
50V
121k
LT3959
COUT
47µF
16V
×2
VOUT
12V
500mA AT VIN = 2.5V
1.5A AT VIN > 8V
GND
DRIVE
SYNC
RT
27.4k
300kHz
0.1µF
85
80
75
65
105K
60
FBX
SS
VC
90
70
PGOOD
TIE TO SGND
IF NOT USED
VIN = 12V
95
EFFICIENCY (%)
VIN
2.5V TO
24V
Efficiency vs Output Current
SGND GNDK INTVCC
7.5k
22nF
0
800
600
200
400
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
1000
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15.8K
4.7µF
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
VIN.............................................................................40V
EN/UVLO (Note 2)......................................................40V
DRIVE........................................................................40V
PGOOD.......................................................................40V
SW.............................................................................40V
INTVCC.........................................................................8V
SYNC...........................................................................8V
VC, SS..........................................................................3V
RT.............................................................................1.5V
GND, GNDK to SGND..............................................±0.3V
FBX.................................................................. –3V to 3V
Operating Junction Temperature Range (Note 3)
LT3959E/LT3959I............................... –40°C to 125°C
Storage Temperature Range................... –65°C to 125°C
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
36 NC
FBX
3
SS
NC
RT
37 NC
36 35 34 33 32 31 30
SYNC
38 NC
2
PGOOD
1
NC
INTVCC
NC
VC
TOP VIEW
NC 1
28 DRIVE
NC 2
27 VIN
37
SGND
NC 3
SGND 4
VC
4
35 NC
FBX
5
34 EN/UVLO
SS
6
33 VIN
RT
7
SYNC
8
PGOOD
9
25 EN/UVLO
24 SGND
23 NC
NC 6
38
SW
SW 8
SW 9
39
SGND
29 SGND
NC 11
20 SW
SW 12
28 NC
40
SW
27 SW
NC 16
23 NC
GND
24 SW
GND
25 NC
SW 15
GND
NC 14
GND
NC 13
GND
12 13 14 15 16 17
GNDK
NC 10
31 INTVCC
30 NC
SGND 10
21 SW
32 DRIVE
UHEMA PACKAGE
36-LEAD (5mm × 6mm) PLASTIC QFN
TJMAX =125°C, θJA = 42°C/W, θJC = 3°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 37) IS SGND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO SGND PLANE
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 38) IS SW, MUST BE SOLDERED TO SW PLANE
26 NC
GNDK 17
22 GND
GND 18
21 GND
GND 19
20 GND
FE PACKAGE
38-LEAD PLASTIC TSSOP
TJMAX =125°C, θJA = 42°C/W, θJC = 3°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 39) IS SGND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO SGND PLANE
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 40) IS SW, MUST BE SOLDERED TO SW PLANE
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Order Information
LEAD FREE FINISH
TAPE AND REEL
PART MARKING*
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT3959EUHE#PBF
LT3959EUHE#TRPBF
3959
36-Lead (5mm × 6mm) Plastic QFN
–40°C to 125°C
LT3959IUHE#PBF
LT3959IUHE#TRPBF
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36-Lead (5mm × 6mm) Plastic QFN
–40°C to 125°C
LT3959EFE#PBF
LT3959EFE#TRPBF
LT3959FE
38-Lead Plastic TSSOP
–40°C to 125°C
LT3959IFE#PBF
LT3959IFE#TRPBF
LT3959FE
38-Lead Plastic TSSOP
–40°C to 125°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping
container. Consult LTC Marketing for information on nonstandard lead based finish parts.
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
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Electrical
Characteristics
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C, VIN = 12V, EN/UVLO = 12V, INTVCC = 4.75V, unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
VIN Operating Voltage
MIN
l
VIN Start-Up Voltage
RT = 27.4kΩ, FBX = 0
VIN Shutdown IQ
EN/UVLO < 0.4V
EN/UVLO = 1.15V
1.6
l
VIN Operating IQ
DRIVE Shutdown Quiescent Current
EN/UVLO < 0.4V
EN/UVLO = 1.15V
DRIVE Quiescent Current (Not Switching)
RT = 27.4kΩ, DRIVE = 6V
SW Pin Current Limit
l
SW Pin On Voltage
ISW = 3A
SW Pin Leakage Current
SW = 40V
TYP
6.0
MAX
UNITS
40
V
2.5
2.65
V
0.1
1
6
µA
µA
350
450
µA
0.1
0.1
1
2
µA
µA
2.0
2.5
mA
7.0
8.0
A
100
mV
5
µA
1.6
–0.80
1.620
–0.785
V
V
80
130
10
nA
nA
Error Amplifier
FBX Regulation Voltage (VFBX(REG))
FBX > 0V
FBX < 0V
FBX Pin Input Current
FBX = 1.6V
FBX = –0.8V
Transconductance gm (∆IVC/∆VFBX)
FBX = VFBX(REG)
240
FBX Line Regulation [∆VFBX(REG)/(∆VIN • VFBX(REG))]
1.6V < VIN < 40V, FBX >0
1.6V < VIN < 40V, FBX <0
0.02
0.02
VC Source Current
FBX = 0V, VC = 1.3V
–13
µA
VC Sink Current
FBX = 1.7V, VC = 1.3V
FBX = –0.85V, VC = 1.3V
13
10
µA
µA
l
l
1.580
–0.815
–10
VC Output Impedance
µs
5
MΩ
0.05
0.05
%/V
%/V
Oscillator
Switching Frequency
RT = 27.4k to SGND, VFBX = 1.6V
RT = 86.6k to SGND, VFBX = 1.6V
RT = 6.81k to SGND, VFBX = 1.6V
RT Voltage
FBX = 1.6V, –0.8V
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250
300
100
1000
340
1.13
kHz
kHz
kHz
V
SW Minimum Off-Time
150
200
ns
SW Minimum On-Time
150
200
ns
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Electrical Characteristics
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C, VIN = 12V, EN/UVLO = 12V, INTVCC = 4.75V, unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
0.4
UNITS
V
SYNC Input Low
l
SYNC Input High
l
1.5
SS = 0V, Current Out of Pin
l
–14
–10.5
–7
µA
DRIVE LDO Regulation Voltage
DRIVE = 6V, Not Switching
l
4.6
4.75
4.9
V
VIN LDO Regulation Voltage
DRIVE = 0V, Not Switching
l
3.6
3.75
3.9
V
DRIVE LDO Current Limit
INTVCC = 4V
60
mA
VIN LDO Current Limit
DRIVE = 0V, INTVCC = 3V
60
mA
DRIVE LDO Load Regulation (∆VINTVCC/VINTVCC)
0 < IINTVCC < 20mA, DRIVE = 6V
–1
–0.6
%
VIN LDO Load Regulation (∆VINTVCC/VINTVCC)
DRIVE = 0V, 0 < IINTVCC < 20mA
–1
–0.6
%
DRIVE LDO Line Regulation [∆VINTVCC/(VINTVCC • ∆VIN)]
1.6V < VIN < 40V, DRIVE = 6V
0.03
0.07
%/V
VIN LDO Line Regulation [∆VINTVCC/(VINTVCC • ∆VIN)]
DRIVE = 0V, 5V < VIN < 40V
0.03
0.07
%/V
DRIVE LDO Dropout Voltage (VDRIVE – VINTVCC)
DRIVE = 4V, IINTVCC = 20mA
l
190
400
mV
VIN LDO Dropout Voltage (VIN – VINTVCC)
VIN = 3V, DRIVE = 0V,
IINTVCC = 20mA
l
190
400
mV
V
SS Pull-Up Current
V
Low Dropout Regulators (DRIVE LDO and VIN LDO)
INTVCC Undervoltage Lockout Threshold Falling
l
1.85
2.0
2.15
INTVCC Undervoltage Lockout Threshold Rising
l
2.15
2.3
2.45
INTVCC Current in Shutdown
EN/UVLO = 0V
25
V
µA
Logic
EN/UVLO Threshold Voltage Falling
l
1.17
EN/UVLO Threshold Voltage Rising Hysteresis
1.22
1.27
20
V
mV
EN/UVLO Input Low Voltage
IVIN < 1μA
EN/UVLO Pin Bias Current Low
EN/UVLO = 1.15V
EN/UVLO Pin Bias Current High
EN/UVLO = 1.30V
FBX Power Good Threshold Voltage
FBX > 0V, PGOOD Falling
FBX < 0V, PGOOD Falling
VFBX(REG) – 0.08
VFBX(REG) + 0.04
V
V
FBX Overvoltage Threshold
FBX > 0V, PGOOD Rising
FBX < 0V, PGOOD Rising
VFBX(REG) + 0.12
VFBX(REG) – 0.06
V
V
PGOOD Output Low (VOL)
IPGOOD = 250µA
PGOOD Leakage Current
PGOOD = 40V
1.8
0.4
V
2.2
2.6
µA
10
100
nA
210
300
mV
1
µA
INTVCC Minimum Voltage to Enable PGOOD Function
l
2.5
2.7
2.9
V
INTVCC Minimum Voltage to Enable SYNC Function
l
2.5
2.7
2.9
V
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: For VIN below 4V, the EN/UVLO pin must not exceed VIN for proper
operation.
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Note 3: The LT3959E is guaranteed to meet performance specifications
from the 0°C to 125°C operating 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 LT3959I is guaranteed over the full –40°C to 125°C operating junction
temperature range.
Note 4: The LT3959 is tested in a feedback loop which servos VFBX to the
reference voltages (1.6V and –0.8V) with the VC pin forced to 1.3V.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
FBX Positive Regulation Voltage
vs Temperature
FBX Negative Regulation Voltage
vs Temperature
2.4
1.60
1.59
1.58
–50
–25
25
50
75
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
125
–0.79
1.6
–0.80
0.8
–0.82
–50
–25
25
50
75
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
100
125
120
NORMALIZED FREQUENCY (%)
60
RT (k)
IQ (mA)
100
Normalized Switching Frequency
vs FBX Voltage
70
IQ (DRIVE)
10
50
40
30
5
20
10
IQ (VIN)
800
600
200
400
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
0
1000
80
60
40
20
275
8.0
7.4
7.5
7.2
7.0
6.8
125
6.4
–50
7.0
6.5
6.0
5.5
–25
0
25
50
75
100
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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1.6
1.2
SW Current Limit vs Duty Cycle
7.6
6.6
100
0.8
0.4
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SW CURRENT LIMIT (A)
SW CURRENT LIMIT (A)
300
0
FBX VOLTAGE (V)
SW Current Limit vs Temperature
350
325
–0.4
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Switching Frequency
vs Temperature
25
50
75
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
0
–0.8
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
3959 G04
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
25
50
75
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
90
15
–25
–25
3959 G03
RT vs Switching Frequency
80
250
–50
0.0
–50
125
3959 G02
20
0
IQ (VIN)
0.4
Dynamic Quiescent Current
vs Switching Frequency
DRIVE = 6V
VIN = 12V
DRIVE = 6V
1.2
–0.81
3959 G01
25
IQ (DRIVE)
2.0
IQ (mA)
FBX REGULATION VOLTAGE (V)
1.61
0
Quiescent Current
vs Temperature
–0.78
1.62
FBX REGULATION VOLTAGE (V)
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
5.0
0
20
40
60
80
100
DUTY CYCLE (%)
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Typical Performance Characteristics
EN/UVLO Threshold
vs Temperature
SW Minimum On- and Off-Times
vs Temperature
1.27
2.4
190
1.21
EN/UVLO FALLING
1.19
2.2
180
MINIMUM
OFF TIME
170
160
150
25
50
75
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–25
100
130
–50
125
–25
25
50
75
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
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5
4.2
4.5
INTVCC VOLTAGE (V)
INTVCC VOLTAGE (V)
INTVCC (V)
100
125
INTVCC Line Regulation
DRIVE = 6V
DRIVE LDO
4.0
4
VIN LDO (DRIVE = 0V)
3.5
4.5
4.0
DRIVE = 0V
VIN LDO
3.5
VIN LDO
3.8
3.6
–50
–25
25
50
75
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
3
125
5
0
10
15
60
125°C
25°C
–40°C
100
5
10
15
10
15
20
25
3959 G16
25
30
35
40
50
50
40
30
20
–50
–25
0
25
50
75
45
3959 G15
Internal Switch On-Resistance
vs Temperature
100
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
INTVCC LOAD (mA)
20
VIN (V)
ON-RESISTANCE (mΩ)
ON-RESISTANCE (mΩ)
300
0
5
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VIN = 12V
DRIVE = 4V
200
0
INTVCC LOAD (mA)
INTVCC Dropout Voltage
vs Current, Temperature
400
3.0
25
20
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DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
5.0
DRIVE LDO
4.4
6
25
50
75
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–25
3959 G12
INTVCC Load Regulation
DRIVE LDO
4.6
0
1.6
–50
125
3959 G11
INTVCC vs Temperature
4.8
2.0
1.8
MINIMUM
ON TIME
140
1.17
–50
EN/UVLO (µA)
MINIMUM ON/OFF TIME (ns)
EN/UVLO RISING
1.23
5.0
EN/UVLO Hysteresis Current
vs Temperature
200
1.25
EN/UVLO VOLTAGE (V)
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Internal Switch On-Resistance
vs INTVCC
45
40
35
30
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
INTCCC (V)
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Pin Functions
DRIVE: DRIVE LDO Supply Pin. This pin can be connected
to either VIN or a quasi-regulated voltage supply such as a
DC converter output. This pin must be bypassed to GND
with a minimum of 1µF capacitor placed close to the pin.
Tie this pin to VIN if not used.
EN/UVLO: Shutdown and Undervoltage Detect Pin. An
accurate 1.22V (nominal) falling threshold with externally
programmable hysteresis detects when power is okay to
enable switching. Rising hysteresis is generated by the
external resistor divider and an accurate internal 2.2μA
pull-down current. An undervoltage condition resets softstart. Tie to 0.4V, or less, to disable the device and reduce
VIN quiescent current below 1μA.
FBX: Voltage Regulation Feedback Pin for Positive or
Negative Outputs. Connect this pin to a resistor divider
between the output and SGND. FBX is the input of two error
amplifiers—one configured to regulate a positive output;
the other, a negative output. Depending upon topology
selected, switching causes the output to ramp positive or
negative. The appropriate amplifier takes control while the
other becomes inactive. Additionally FBX is input for two
window comparators that indicate through the PGOOD
pin when the output is within 5% of the regulation voltages. FBX also modulates the switching frequency during
start-up and fault conditions when FBX is close to SGND.
GND: Source Terminal of Switch and the GND Input to the
Switch Current Comparator.
GNDK: Kelvin Connection Pin between GND and SGND.
Kelvin connect this pin to the SGND plane close to the IC.
See the Board Layout section.
INTVCC: Regulated Supply for Internal Loads and Gate
Driver. Regulated to 4.75V if powered from DRIVE or
regulated to 3.75V if powered from VIN. The INTVCC pin
must be bypassed to SGND with a minimum of 4.7µF
capacitor placed close to the pin.
NC: No Internal Connection. Leave these pins open or
connect them to the adjacent pins.
PGOOD: Output Ready Status Pin. An open-collector pull
down on PGOOD asserts when INTVCC is greater than
2.7V and the FBX voltage is within 5% (80mV if VFBX =
1.6V or 40mV if VFBX = –0.8V) of the regulation voltage.
RT: Switching Frequency Adjustment Pin. Set the frequency
using a resistor to SGND. Do not leave the RT pin open.
SGND: Signal Ground. Must be soldered directly to the
signal ground plane. Connect to ground terminal of: external resistor dividers for FBX and EN/UVLO; capacitors
for INTVCC, SS, and VC; and resistor RT.
SS: Soft-Start Pin. This pin modulates compensation pin
voltage (VC) clamp. The soft-start interval is set with an
external capacitor. The pin has a 10µA (typical) pull-up
current source to an internal 2.5V rail. The soft-start pin
is reset to SGND by an EN/UVLO undervoltage condition,
an INTVCC undervoltage condition or an internal thermal
lockout.
SW: Drain of Internal Power N-Channel MOSFET.
SYNC: Frequency Synchronization Pin. Used to synchronize
the internal oscillator to an outside clock. If this feature is
used, an RT resistor should be chosen to program a switching frequency 20% slower than SYNC pulse frequency.
Tie the SYNC pin to SGND if this feature is not used. This
signal is ignored during FB frequency foldback or when
INTVCC is less than 2.7V.
VIN: Supply Pin for Internal Leads and the VIN LDO Regulator of INTVCC. Must be locally bypassed to GND with a
minimum of 1µF capacitor placed close to this pin.
VC: Error Amplifier Compensation Pin. Used to stabilize
the voltage loop with an external RC network. Place compensation components between the VC pin and SGND.
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Block Diagram
(QFN Package)
L1
CDC
D1
VOUT
•
VIN
R4
SGND
R3
CIN
R2
L2
•
COUT
FBX
R1
SGND
25
30
BG
BG_LOW
Q3
RC
UVLO
1.72V
SGND
–0.86V
–
+
A11
–
+
A12
1.6V
FBX
VIN
–0.8V
35
INTERNAL BIAS
GENERATOR
INTERNAL BIAS
OTP
CC1
RPG
1.22V
BANDGAP
REFERENCE
G4
31
+
–
IS2
10µA
VC
28
DRIVE
VIN
A10
2.5V
IS3
FBX
EN/UVLO
IS1
2.2µA
2.5V
CC2
27
A8
VC
+
A1
–
Q2
R
G5
SLOPE
VISENSE
RAMP
PGOOD
1.52V
–0.76V
–
+
A13
–
+
A14
+
1.25V
FREQ
FOLDBACK
FREQUENCY
FOLDBACK
G1
1.25V
+
+
–
32
SS
CSS
34
SYNC
CVCC
S
A6
–
+
A5
+
–
SGND
M1
45mV
RSENSE
GND
13, 14
15, 16
17
RAMP
GENERATOR
–
+A3
36
SW
DRIVER
G2
Q
2.7V
–
G7
INTVCC
SR1
–
+A7
A15
DRIVE LDO
1.2V
PWM
COMPARATOR
G8
VIN LDO
8, 9, 20, 21
+
A2
–
Q4
CURRENT
LIMIT
–
TSD
~165˚C
G6
+
CURRENT
LIMIT
100kHz ~ 1MHz
OSCILLATOR
A4
Q1
FREQ
PROG
33
RT
SGND
4, 24
12
GNDK
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Figure 1. LT3959 Block Diagram Working as a SEPIC Converter (Shown for QFN Package)
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Applications Information
Main Control Loop
The LT3959 uses a fixed frequency, current mode control
scheme to provide excellent line and load regulation.
Operation can be best understood by referring to the Block
Diagram in Figure 1.
The start of each oscillator cycle sets the SR latch (SR1)
and turns on the internal power MOSFET switch M1 through
driver G2. The switch current flows through the internal
current sensing resistor RSENSE and generates a voltage
proportional to the switch current. This current sense
voltage VISENSE (amplified by A5) is added to a stabilizing
slope compensation ramp and the resulting sum (SLOPE)
is fed into the positive terminal of the PWM comparator A7.
When SLOPE exceeds the level at the negative input of A7
(VC pin), SR1 is reset, turning off the power switch. The
level at the negative input of A7 is set by the error amplifier
A1 (or A2) and is an amplified version of the difference
between the feedback voltage (FBX pin) and the reference
voltage (1.6V or –0.8V, depending on the configuration).
In this manner, the error amplifier sets the correct peak
switch current level to keep the output in regulation.
The LT3959 has a switch current limit function. The current sense voltage is input to the current limit comparator
A6. If the SENSE voltage is higher than the sense current
limit threshold VSENSE(MAX) (45mV, typical), A6 will reset
SR1 and turn off M1 immediately.
The LT3959 is capable of generating either positive or
negative output voltage with a single FBX pin. It can be
configured as a boost or SEPIC converter to generate
positive output voltage, or as an inverting converter to
generate negative output voltage. When configured as
a SEPIC converter, as shown in Figure 1, the FBX pin is
pulled up to the internal bias voltage of 1.6V by a voltage divider (R1 and R2) connected from VOUT to SGND.
Comparator A2 becomes inactive and comparator A1
performs the inverting amplification from FBX to VC. When
the LT3959 is in an inverting configuration, the FBX pin
is pulled down to –0.8V by a voltage divider connected
from VOUT to SGND. Comparator A1 becomes inactive and
comparator A2 performs the noninverting amplification
from FBX to VC.
The LT3959 has overvoltage protection functions to
protect the converter from excessive output voltage
overshoot during start-up or recovery from a short-circuit
condition. An overvoltage comparator A11 (with 40mV
hysteresis) senses when the FBX pin voltage exceeds the
positive regulated voltage (1.6V) by 7.5% and turns off
M1. Similarly, an overvoltage comparator A12 (with 20mV
hysteresis) senses when the FBX pin voltage exceeds the
negative regulated voltage (–0.8V) by 7.5% and turns
off M1. Both reset pulses are sent to the main RS latch
(SR1) through G6 and G5. The internal power MOSFET
switch M1 is actively held off for the duration of an output
overvoltage condition.
Programming Turn-On and Turn-Off Thresholds with
EN/UVLO Pin
The EN/UVLO pin controls whether the LT3959 is enabled
or is in shutdown state. A micropower 1.22V reference, a
comparator A10 and controllable current source IS1 allow
the user to accurately program the supply voltage at which
the IC turns on and off. The falling value can be accurately
set by the resistor dividers R3 and R4. When EN/UVLO
is above 0.7V, and below the 1.22V threshold, the small
pull-down current source IS1 (typical 2.2µA) is active.
The purpose of this current is to allow the user to program
the rising hysteresis. The Block Diagram of the comparator
and the external resistors is shown in Figure 1. The typical
falling threshold voltage and rising threshold voltage can
be calculated by the following equations:
VVIN(FALLING) = 1.22 •
(R3+R4)
R4
VVIN(RISING) =2.2µA • R3+ VIN(FALLING)
For applications where the EN/UVLO pin is only used as
a logic input, the EN/UVLO pin can be connected directly
to the input voltage VIN for always-on operation.
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INTVCC Low Dropout Voltage Regulators
Operating Frequency and Synchronization
The LT3959 features two internal low dropout (LDO) voltage regulators (VIN LDO and DRIVE LDO) powered from
different supplies (VIN and DRIVE respectively). Both LDO’s
regulate the internal INTVCC supply which powers the gate
driver and the internal loads, as shown in Figure 1. Both
regulators are designed so that current does not flow from
INTVCC to the LDO input under a reverse bias condition.
DRIVE LDO regulates the INTVCC to 4.75V, while VIN LDO
regulates the INTVCC to 3.75V. VIN LDO is turned off when
the INTVCC voltage is greater than 3.75V (typical). Both
LDO’s can be turned off if the INTVCC pin is driven by a
supply of 4.75V or higher but less than 8V (the INTVCC
maximum voltage rating is 8V). A table of the LDO supply and output voltage combination is shown in Table 1.
The choice of operating frequency may be determined
by on-chip power dissipation, otherwise it is a trade-off
between efficiency and component size. Low frequency operation improves efficiency by reducing gate drive current
and internal MOSFET and diode switching losses. However,
lower frequency operation requires a physically larger
inductor. Switching frequency also has implications for
loop compensation. The LT3959 uses a constant-frequency
architecture that can be programmed over a 100kHz to
1MHz range with a single external resistor from the RT
pin to SGND, as shown in Figure 1. The RT pin must have
an external resistor to SGND for proper operation of the
LT3959. A table for selecting the value of RT for a given
operating frequency is shown in Table 2.
Table 1. LDO’s Supply and Output Voltage Combination (Assuming
That the LDO Dropout Voltage is 0.15V)
SUPPLY VOLTAGES
LDO OUTPUT
Table 2. Timing Resistor (RT) Value
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
RT (kΩ)
86.6
DRIVE
INTVCC
LDO STATUS
(Note 7)
100
VIN
200
41.2
VIN ≤ 3.9V
VDRIVE < VIN
VIN – 0.15V
#1 Is ON
300
27.4
VDRIVE = VIN
VIN – 0.15V
#1 #2 are ON
400
21.0
VIN < VDRIVE < 4.9V VDRIVE – 0.15V
#2 Is ON
500
16.5
4.9V ≤ VDRIVE ≤ 40V
4.75V
#2 Is ON
600
13.7
VDRIVE < 3.9V
3.75V
#1 Is ON
700
11.5
VDRIVE = 3.9V
3.75V
#1 #2 are ON
800
9.76
#2 Is ON
900
8.45
#2 Is ON
1000
6.81
3.9V < VIN ≤ 40V
3.9V < VDRIVE < 4.9V VDRIVE – 0.15V
4.75V
4.9V ≤ VDRIVE ≤ 40V
Note 7: #1 is VIN LDO and #2 is DRIVE LDO
The DRIVE pin provides flexibility to power the gate driver
and the internal loads from a supply that is available only
when the switcher is enabled and running. If not used,
the DRIVE pin should be tied to VIN.
The INTVCC pin must be bypassed to SGND immediately
adjacent to the INTVCC pin with a minimum of 4.7µF ceramic
capacitor. Good bypassing is necessary to supply the high
transient currents required by the MOSFET gate driver.
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The switching frequency of the LT3959 can be synchronized to the positive edge of an external clock source.
By providing a digital clock signal into the SYNC pin,
the LT3959 will operate at the SYNC clock frequency. If
this feature is used, an RT resistor should be chosen to
program a switching frequency 20% slower than SYNC
pulse frequency. The SYNC pulse should have a minimum
pulse width of 200ns. Tie the SYNC pin to SGND if this
feature is not used.
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Duty Cycle Consideration
Switching duty cycle is a key variable defining converter
operation. As such, its limits must be considered. Minimum
on-time is the smallest time duration that the LT3959 is
capable of turning on the internal power MOSFET. This time
is generally about 150ns (typical) (see Minimum On-Time
in the Electrical Characteristics table). In each switching
cycle, the LT3959 keeps the power switch off for at least
150ns (typical) (see Minimum Off-Time in the Electrical
Characteristics table).
The minimum on-time and minimum off-time and the
switching frequency define the minimum and maximum
switching duty cycles a converter is able to generate:
Minimum duty cycle = minimum on-time • frequency
Maximum duty cycle = 1 – (minimum off-time • frequency)
Programming the Output Voltage
The output voltage (VOUT) is set by a resistor divider, as
shown in Figure 1. The positive VOUT and negative VOUT
are set by the following equations:
 R2 
VOUT(POSITIVE) = 1.6V • 1+ 
 R1 
High peak switch currents during start-up may occur in
switching regulators. Since VOUT is far from its final value,
the feedback loop is saturated and the regulator tries to
charge the output capacitor as quickly as possible, resulting
in large peak currents. A large surge current may cause
inductor saturation or power switch failure.
LT3959 addresses this mechanism with the SS pin. As
shown in Figure 1, the SS pin reduces the internal power
MOSFET current by pulling down the VC pin through Q2.
In this way the SS allows the output capacitor to charge
gradually toward its final value while limiting the start-up
peak currents.
Besides start-up, soft-start can also be triggered by
INTVCC undervoltage lockout and/or thermal lockout, which
causes the LT3959 to stop switching immediately. The SS
pin will be discharged by Q3. When all faults are cleared
and the SS pin has been discharged below 0.2V, a 10µA
current source IS2 starts charging the SS pin, initiating a
soft-start operation.
The soft-start interval is set by the soft-start capacitor
selection according to the equation:
 R2 
VOUT(NEGATIVE) = –0.8V • 1+ 
 R1 
TSS = CSS •
1.25V
10µA
FBX Frequency Foldback
The resistors R1 and R2 are typically chosen so that the
error caused by the current flowing into the FBX pin during normal operation is less than 1% (this translates to a
maximum value of R1 at about 121k).
Soft-Start
The LT3959 contains several features to limit peak switch
currents and output voltage (VOUT) overshoot during
start-up or recovery from a fault condition. The primary
purpose of these features is to prevent damage to external
components or the load.
When VOUT is very low during start-up or a short-circuit
fault on the output, the switching regulator must operate
at low duty cycles to maintain the power switch current
within the current limit range, since the inductor current
decay rate is very low during switch off time. The minimum
on-time limitation may prevent the switcher from attaining
a sufficiently low duty cycle at the programmed switching
frequency. So, the switch current will keep increasing
through each switch cycle, exceeding the programmed
current limit. To prevent the switch peak currents from
exceeding the programmed value, the LT3959 contains
a frequency foldback function to reduce the switching
frequency when the FBX voltage is low (see the Normalized Switching Frequency vs FBX graph in the Typical
Performance Characteristics section).
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Some frequency foldback waveforms are shown in the
Typical Applications section. The frequency foldback function prevents IL from exceeding the programmed limits
because of the minimum on-time.
During frequency foldback, external clock synchronization
is disabled to allow the frequency reducing operation to
function properly.
Loop Compensation
∆ISW
ISW(PEAK)
t
DTS
TS
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Figure 2. The SW Current During a Switching Cycle
Loop compensation determines the stability and transient
performance. The LT3959 uses current mode control to
regulate the output which simplifies loop compensation.
The optimum values depend on the converter topology, the
component values and the operating conditions (including
the input voltage, load current, etc.). To compensate the
feedback loop of the LT3959, a series resistor-capacitor
network is usually connected from the VC pin to SGND.
Figure 1 shows the typical VC compensation network. For
most applications, the capacitor should be in the range of
470pF to 22nF, and the resistor should be in the range of
5k to 50k. A small capacitor is often connected in parallel with the RC compensation network to attenuate the
VC voltage ripple induced from the output voltage ripple
through the internal error amplifier. The parallel capacitor
usually ranges in value from 10pF to 100pF. A practical
approach to design the compensation network is to start
with one of the circuits in this data sheet that is similar
to your application, and tune the compensation network
to optimize the performance. Stability should then be
checked across all operating conditions, including load
current, input voltage and temperature.
The Internal Power Switch Current
For control and protection, the LT3959 measures the
internal power MOSFET current by using a sense resistor
(RSENSE) between GND and the MOSFET source. Figure 2
shows a typical wave-form of the internal switch current
(ISW).
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ISW
Due to the current limit (minimum 6A) of the internal power
switch, the LT3959 should be used in the applications
that the switch peak current ISW(PEAK) during steady state
normal operation is lower than 6A by a sufficient margin
(10% or higher is recommended).
It is recommended to measure the IC temperature in steady
state to verify that the junction temperature limit (125°C) is
not exceeded. A low switching frequency may be required
to ensure TJ(MAX) does not exceed 125°C.
If LT3959 die temperature reaches thermal lockout
threshold at 165°C (typical), the IC will initiate several
protective actions. The power switch will be turned off.
A soft-start operation will be triggered. The IC will be enabled again when the junction temperature has dropped
by 5°C (nominal).
APPLICATION CIRCUITS
The LT3959 can be configured as different topologies.
The design procedure for component selection differs
somewhat between these topologies. The first topology
to be analyzed will be the boost converter, followed by
SEPIC and inverting converters.
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Boost Converter: Switch Duty Cycle and Frequency
The LT3959 can be configured as a boost converter for
the applications where the converter output voltage is
higher than the input voltage. Remember that boost converters are not short-circuit protected. Under a shorted
output condition, the inductor current is limited only by
the input supply capability. For applications requiring a
step-up converter that is short-circuit protected, please
refer to the Applications Information section covering
SEPIC converters.
The conversion ratio as a function of duty cycle is:
VOUT
1
=
VIN 1−D
in continuous conduction mode (CCM).
For a boost converter operating in CCM, the duty cycle
of the main switch can be calculated based on the output
voltage (VOUT) and the input voltage (VIN). The maximum
duty cycle (DMAX) occurs when the converter has the
minimum input voltage:
DMAX =
VOUT − VIN(MIN)
VOUT
The alternative to CCM, discontinuous conduction mode
(DCM) is not limited by duty cycle to provide high conversion ratios at a given frequency. The price one pays
is reduced efficiency and substantially higher switching
current.
Boost Converter: Maximum Output Current Capability
and Inductor Selection
For the boost topology, the maximum average inductor
current is:
IL(MAX) = IO(MAX) •
1
1−DMAX
Due to the current limit of its internal power switch, the
LT3959 should be used in a boost converter whose maximum output current (IO(MAX)) is less than the maximum
output current capability by a sufficient margin (10% or
higher is recommended):
IO(MAX) <
VIN(MIN)
• (6A – 0.5 • ∆ISW )
VOUT
The inductor ripple current ∆ISW has a direct effect on the
choice of the inductor value and the converter’s maximum
output current capability. Choosing smaller values of
∆ISW increases output current capability, but requires
large inductances and reduces the current loop gain (the
converter will approach voltage mode). Accepting larger
values of ∆ISW provides fast transient response and
allows the use of low inductances, but results in higher
input current ripple and greater core losses, and reduces
output current capability.
Given an operating input voltage range, and having chosen
the operating frequency and ripple current in the inductor,
the inductor value of the boost converter can be determined
using the following equation:
L=
VIN(MIN)
• DMAX
∆ISW • fOSC
The peak inductor current is the switch current limit (7A
typical), and the RMS inductor current is approximately
equal to IL(MAX). The user should choose the inductors
having sufficient saturation and RMS current ratings.
Boost Converter: Output Diode Selection
To maximize efficiency, a fast switching diode with low
forward drop and low reverse leakage is desirable. The
peak reverse voltage that the diode must withstand is
equal to the regulator output voltage plus any additional
ringing across its anode-to-cathode during the on-time.
The average forward current in normal operation is equal
to the output current.
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It is recommended that the peak repetitive reverse voltage
rating VRRM is higher than VOUT by a safety margin (a 10V
safety margin is usually sufficient).
The power dissipated by the diode is:
ESRCOUT ≤
PD = IO(MAX) • VD
Where VD is diode’s forward voltage drop, and the diode
junction temperature is:
and the following equations can easily be modified. For a
1% contribution to the total ripple voltage, the ESR of the
output capacitor can be determined using the following
equation:
TJ = TA +PD • R θ J A
The RθJA to be used in this equation normally includes the
RθJC for the device plus the thermal resistance from the
board to the ambient temperature in the enclosure. TJ must
not exceed the diode maximum junction temperature rating.
Boost Converter: Output Capacitor Selection
Contributions of ESR (equivalent series resistance), ESL
(equivalent series inductance) and the bulk capacitance
must be considered when choosing the correct output
capacitors for a given output ripple voltage. The effect of
these three parameters (ESR, ESL and bulk C) on the output
voltage ripple waveform for a typical boost converter is
illustrated in Figure 3.
tON
tOFF
∆VCOUT
VOUT
(AC)
∆VESR
RINGING DUE TO
TOTAL INDUCTANCE
(BOARD + CAP)
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Figure 3. The Output Ripple Waveform of a Boost Converter
The choice of component(s) begins with the maximum
acceptable ripple voltage (expressed as a percentage of
the output voltage), and how this ripple should be divided
between the ESR step ∆VESR and charging/discharging
∆VCOUT. For the purpose of simplicity, we will choose
2% for the maximum output ripple, to be divided equally
between ∆VESR and ∆VCOUT. This percentage ripple will
change, depending on the requirements of the application,
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0.01• VOUT
ID(PEAK)
For the bulk C component, which also contributes 1% to
the total ripple:
COUT ≥
IO(MAX)
0.01• VOUT • ƒOSC
The output capacitor in a boost regulator experiences high
RMS ripple currents, as shown in Figure 3. The RMS ripple
current rating of the output capacitor can be determined
using the following equation:
IRMS(COUT) ≥ IO(MAX) •
DMAX
1−DMAX
Multiple capacitors are often paralleled to meet ESR
requirements. Typically, once the ESR requirement is
satisfied, the capacitance is adequate for filtering and has
the required RMS current rating. Additional ceramic capacitors in parallel are commonly used to reduce the effect of
parasitic inductance in the output capacitor, which reduces
high frequency switching noise on the converter output.
Boost Converter: Input Capacitor Selection
The input capacitor of a boost converter is less critical
than the output capacitor, due to the fact that the inductor
is in series with the input, and the input current waveform is continuous. The input voltage source impedance
determines the size of the input capacitor, which is typically in the range of 10µF to 100µF. A low ESR capacitor
is recommended, although it is not as critical as for the
output capacitor.
The RMS input capacitor ripple current for a boost
converter is:
IRMS(CIN) = 0.3 • ∆IL
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SEPIC CONVERTER APPLICATIONS
The LT3959 can be configured as a SEPIC (single-ended
primary inductance converter), as shown in Figure 1. This
topology allows for the input to be higher, equal, or lower
than the desired output voltage. The conversion ratio as
a function of duty cycle is:
∆IL1 = ∆IL2 = 0.5 • ∆ISW
In continuous conduction mode (CCM).
In a SEPIC converter, no DC path exists between the input
and output. This is an advantage over the boost converter
for applications requiring the output to be disconnected
from the input source when the circuit is in shutdown.
SEPIC Converter: Switch Duty Cycle and Frequency
For a SEPIC converter operating in CCM, the duty cycle
of the main switch can be calculated based on the output
voltage (VOUT), the input voltage (VIN) and diode forward
voltage (VD).
The maximum duty cycle (DMAX) occurs when the converter
has the minimum input voltage:
VOUT + VD
VIN(MIN) + VOUT + VD
As shown in Figure 1, the SEPIC converter contains two
inductors: L1 and L2. L1 and L2 can be independent, but can
also be wound on the same core, since identical voltages
are applied to L1 and L2 throughout the switching cycle.
For the SEPIC topology, the current through L1 is the
converter input current. Based on the fact that, ideally, the
output power is equal to the input power, the maximum
average inductor currents of L1 and L2 are:
The inductor ripple current ∆ISW has a direct effect on the
choice of the inductor value and the converter’s maximum
output current capability. Choosing smaller values of ∆ISW
requires large inductances and reduces the current loop
gain (the converter will approach voltage mode). Accepting
larger values of ∆ISW allows the use of low inductances,
but results in higher input current ripple and greater core
losses and reduces output current capability.
Given an operating input voltage range, and having chosen
the operating frequency and ripple current in the inductor,
the inductor value (L1 and L2 are independent) of the SEPIC
converter can be determined using the following equation:
L1 = L2 =
VIN(MIN)
• DMAX
0.5 • ∆ISW • ƒOSC
For most SEPIC applications, the equal inductor values
will fall in the range of 1µH to 100µH.
SEPIC Converter: The Maximum Output Current
Capability and Inductor Selection
IL1(MAX) = IIN(MAX) = IO(MAX) •
IO(MAX) < (1–DMAX) • (6A – 0.5 • ∆ISW)
The inductor ripple currents ∆IL1 and ∆IL2 are identical:
VOUT + VD
D
=
VIN
1−D
DMAX =
Due to the current limit of it’s internal power switch,
the LT3959 should be used in a SEPIC converter whose
maximum output current (IO(MAX)) is less than the output
current capability by a sufficient margin (10% or higher
is recommended):
DMAX
1– DMAX
By making L1 = L2, and winding them on the same core, the
value of inductance in the preceding equation is replaced
by 2L, due to mutual inductance:
L = VIN(MIN) • D
MAX
∆ISW • ƒOSC
This maintains the same ripple current and energy storage
in the inductors. The peak inductor currents are:
IL1(PEAK) = IL1(MAX) + 0.5 • ∆IL1
IL2(PEAK) = IL2(MAX) + 0.5 • ∆IL2
The maximum RMS inductor currents are approximately
equal to the maximum average inductor currents.
IL2(MAX) = IO(MAX)
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Based on the preceding equations, the user should choose
the inductors having sufficient saturation and RMS current ratings.
SEPIC Converter: Output Diode Selection
To maximize efficiency, a fast switching diode with a low
forward drop and low reverse leakage is desirable. The
average forward current in normal operation is equal to
the output current.
It is recommended that the peak repetitive reverse voltage
rating VRRM is higher than VOUT + VIN(MAX) by a safety
margin (a 10V safety margin is usually sufficient).
The power dissipated by the diode is:
CDC has nearly a rectangular current waveform. During
the switch off-time, the current through CDC is IIN, while
approximately –IO flows during the on-time. The RMS
rating of the coupling capacitor is determined by the following equation:
A low ESR and ESL, X5R or X7R ceramic capacitor works
well for CDC.
INVERTING CONVERTER APPLICATIONS
The LT3959 can be configured as a dual-inductor inverting
topology, as shown in Figure 4. The VOUT to VIN ratio is:
PD = IO(MAX) • VD
where VD is diode’s forward voltage drop, and the diode
junction temperature is:
VOUT – VD
D
=–
VIN
1−D
In continuous conduction mode (CCM).
TJ = TA + PD • RθJA
The RθJA used in this equation normally includes the RθJC
for the device, plus the thermal resistance from the board,
to the ambient temperature in the enclosure. TJ must not
exceed the diode maximum junction temperature rating.
The selections of the output and input capacitors of the
SEPIC converter are similar to those of the boost converter.
Please refer to the Boost Converter, Output Capacitor
Selection and Boost Converter, Input Capacitor Selection
sections.
SEPIC Converter: Selecting the DC Coupling Capacitor
The DC voltage rating of the DC coupling capacitor (CDC,
as shown in Figure 1) should be larger than the maximum
input voltage:
CDC
L1
VIN
+
CIN
+
L2
–
SW
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GND
–
D1
COUT
VOUT
+
+
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Inverting Converter: Switch Duty Cycle and Frequency
For an inverting converter operating in CCM, the duty
cycle of the main switch can be calculated based on the
negative output voltage (VOUT) and the input voltage (VIN).
The maximum duty cycle (DMAX) occurs when the converter
has the minimum input voltage:
VCDC > VIN(MAX)
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VIN(MIN)
IRMS(CDC) > IO(MAX) •
DMAX =
VOUT – VD
VOUT – VD – VIN(MIN)
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Inverting Converter: Output Diode and Input Capacitor
Selections
The selections of the inductor, output diode and input
capacitor of an inverting converter are similar to those of
the SEPIC converter. Please refer to the corresponding
SEPIC converter sections.
CDC has nearly a rectangular current waveform. During
the switch off-time, the current through CDC is IIN, while
approximately –IO flows during the on-time. The RMS
rating of the coupling capacitor is determined by the following equation:
IRMS(CDC) > IO(MAX) •
DMAX
1– DMAX
Inverting Converter: Output Capacitor Selection
The inverting converter requires much smaller output
capacitors than those of the boost and SEPIC converters
for similar output ripple. This is due to the fact that, in the
inverting converter, the inductor L2 is in series with the
output, and the ripple current flowing through the output
capacitors are continuous. The output ripple voltage is
produced by the ripple current of L2 flowing through the
ESR and bulk capacitance of the output capacitor:
A low ESR and ESL, X5R or X7R ceramic capacitor works
well for CDC.


1
∆VOUT(P−P) = ∆IL2 • ESRCOUT +

8 • fOSC • COUT 

After specifying the maximum output ripple, the user can
select the output capacitors according to the preceding
equation.
The ESR can be minimized by using high quality X5R or
X7R dielectric ceramic capacitors. In many applications,
ceramic capacitors are sufficient to limit the output voltage ripple.
The RMS ripple current rating of the output capacitor
needs to be greater than:
IRMS(COUT) > 0.3 • ∆IL2
Inverting Converter: Selecting the DC Coupling
Capacitor
The DC voltage rating of the DC coupling capacitor (CDC,
as shown in Figure 4) should be larger than the maximum
input voltage minus the output voltage (negative voltage):
VCDC > VIN(MAX) – VOUT
Board Layout
The high power and high speed operation of the LT3959
demands careful attention to board layout and component
placement. Careful attention must be paid to the internal
power dissipation of the LT3959 at high input voltages,
high switching frequencies, and high internal power switch
currents to ensure that a junction temperature of 125°C is
not exceeded. This is especially important when operating
at high ambient temperatures. Exposed pads on the bottom of the package are SGND and SW terminals of the IC,
and must be soldered to a SGND ground plane and a SW
plane respectively. It is recommended that multiple vias
in the printed circuit board be used to conduct heat away
from the IC and into the copper planes with as much as
area as possible.
To prevent radiation and high frequency resonance problems, proper layout of the components connected to the
IC is essential, especially the power paths with higher
di/dt. The following high di/dt loops of different topologies
should be kept as tight as possible to reduce inductive ringing:
• In boost configuration, the high di/dt loop contains the
output capacitor, the internal power MOSFET and the
Schottky diode.
• In SEPIC configuration, the high di/dt loop contains
the internal power MOSFET, output capacitor, Schottky
diode and the coupling capacitor.
• In inverting configuration, the high di/dt loop contains
internal power MOSFET, Schottky diode and the coupling
capacitor.
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Check the stress on the internal power MOSFET by measuring the SW-to-GND voltage directly across the IC terminals. Make sure the inductive ringing does not exceed
the maximum rating of the internal power MOSFET (40V).
the top of the output capacitor (Kelvin connection), staying
away from any high dV/dt traces. Place the divider resistors near the LT3959 in order to keep the high impedance
FBX node short.
The small-signal components should be placed away from
high frequency switching nodes. For optimum load regulation and true remote sensing, the top of the output voltage
sensing resistor divider should connect independently to
Figure 5 shows the suggested layout of the 2.5V to 8V
input, 12V output boost converter in the Typical Application section.
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Applications Information
R1
CSS
VIA TO VOUT
RT
VIA TO VIN
CVCC
R2
R5
RC
CC
36 35 34 33 32 31 30
1
28
2
27
3
SGND
R3
37
4
25
24
6
VIA TO VOUT
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R4
23
38
SW
8
21
9
20
10
12 13 14 15 16 17
L1
COUT
COUT
D1
CIN
GND
VOUT
VIN
VIA TO VOUT
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VIAS TO SGND GROUND PLANE
VIAS TO SW PLANE
Figure 5. Suggested Layout of the 2.5V to 8V Input. 12V Output Boost Converter
in the Typical Application Section (Shown for QFN Package)
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Typical Applications
2.5V to 5V Input, –5V Output Inverting Converter
VIN
2.5V TO 5V
CDC
4.7µF, 25V
X7R
L1A
CIN
47µF
10V
X5R
124k
22k
VIN
SW
PGOOD
D2
D1
DRIVE
1µF
16V
X5R
EN/UVLO
121k
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SYNC
SGND
GNDK
GND
L1B
COUT
47µF
10V
X5R
×2
VOUT
–5V
1A
84.5k
FBX
RT SS
27.4k
300kHz
VC
INTVCC
9.09k
0.1µF
10nF
15.8k
CVCC
4.7µF
10V
X5R
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L1A, L1B: COILTRONICS DRQ127-3R3
D1: VISHAY 6CWQ03FN
D2: PHILIPS PMEG2005EJ
Efficiency vs Output Current
100
VIN = 5V
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
80
70
60
50
0
200
400
600
800
1000
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
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Typical Applications
2.5V to 24V Input, 12V Output SEPIC Converter
D1
•
CIN
22µF
50V
×2
•
VIN
2.5V TO 24V
4.7µF
50V
L1A
VIN
124k
SW
L1B
GND
EN/UVLO
150k
COUT1
47µF
16V
X5R
×2
121k
VOUT
12V
500mA AT VIN = 2.5V
1.5A AT VIN > 8v
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DRIVE
PGOOD
SYNC
TIE TO SGND IF
NOT USED
105k
RT
FBX
SS
VC
27.4k
300kHz
SGND GNDK INTVCC
7.5k
0.1µF
4.7µF
15.8k
22nF
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L1A, L1B: COILTRONICS DRQ127-150
D1: VISHAY 6CWQ06FN
Efficiency vs Output Current
100
VIN = 12V
95
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
200
0
400
600
800
1000
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
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Frequency Foldback Waveforms
When Output Short-Circuits
Load Step Response at VIN = 12V
VOUT
10V/DIV
VOUT
500mV/DIV
(AC)
VSW
20V/DIV
0.8A
IOUT
500mA/DIV
0.2A
500µs/DIV
IL1A+L1B
2.5A/DIV
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500µs/DIV
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2.5V to 8V Input, 12V LED Driver
VIN
2.5V TO 8V
L1
8.2µH
CIN
22µF
16V
X5R
R1
124k
D1
VIN
PGOOD
EN/UVLO
R2
121k
GND
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SYNC
COUT
22µF
16V
X5R
×2
SW
12V LEDs
500mA
DRIVE
DZ1
24V
SGND
GNDK
RT
VOUT
FBX
RT
27.4k
300kHz
CSS
0.1µF
R3
7.68k
INTVCC
VC
SS
RC
4.99k
CVCC
4.7µF
10V
X5R
CC
22nF
R4
3.48k
R5
0.5Ω
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L1: TOKO 962BS-BR2M
D1: VISHAY SILICONIX 20BQ030
DZ1: CENTRAL SEMICONDUCTOR CMHZ5252B
Efficiency vs VIN
94
EFFICIENCY (%)
92
90
88
86
84
82
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
VIN (V)
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Package Description
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings.
UHE Package
Variation: UHE36(28)MA
36(28)-Lead Plastic QFN (5mm × 6mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1836 Rev D)
28
27
25
24
23
21
20
0.70 ±0.05
30
1.88
± 0.05
31
5.50 ± 0.05
4.10 ± 0.05
1.50 REF
3.00 ± 0.05
32
33
16
3.00 ± 0.05
0.12
± 0.05
34
17
1.53
± 0.05
15
14
PACKAGE OUTLINE
13
0.48 ± 0.05
12
35
36
1
2
3
4
6
0.50 BSC
8
9
0.25 ±0.05
10
2.00 REF
5.10 ± 0.05
6.50 ± 0.05
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED
5.00 ± 0.10
0.75 ± 0.05
R = 0.10
TYP
PIN 1
TOP MARK
(NOTE 6)
30
31
32
1.50 REF
33 34 35
28
27
2.00 REF
25
24
6.00 ± 0.10
1
1.88 ± 0.10
3.00 ± 0.10
0.12
± 0.10
20
2
3
4
6
23
21
36
PIN 1 NOTCH
R = 0.30 OR
0.35 × 45°
CHAMFER
1.53 ± 0.10
0.48 ± 0.10
3.00 ± 0.10
8 R = 0.125
TYP
9
10
0.40 ± 0.10
17 16 15
0.25 ± 0.05
0.50 BSC
0.200 REF
0.00 – 0.05
14 13 12
(UHE36(28)MA) QFN 0112 REV D
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
NOTE:
1. DRAWING IS NOT A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE
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 0.20mm 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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Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings.
FE Package
38-Lead Plastic TSSOP (4.4mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1779 Rev Ø)
Split Exposed Pad Variation AC
4.75 REF
9.60 – 9.80*
(.378 – .386)
4.75 REF
(.187)
38
20
0.45
6.60 ±0.10
4.50 REF
2.74 REF
2.38
(.094)
0.45
(.018)
REF
SEE NOTE 4
2.70
1.60
0.315 ±0.05
1.05 ±0.10
2.74
(.108)
REF
6.40
(.252)
BSC
0.50 BSC
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED
4.30 – 4.50*
(.169 – .177)
0.09 – 0.20
(.0035 – .0079)
0.50 – 0.75
(.020 – .030)
NOTE:
1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETERS
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
(INCHES)
3. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
24
0.25
REF
1
2.70
(.106)
REF
19
1.60
(.063)
1.20
(.047)
MAX
0° – 8°
0.50
(.0196)
BSC
0.17 – 0.27
(.0067 – .0106)
TYP
0.05 – 0.15
(.002 – .006)
FE38 (AC) TSSOP REV Ø 0311
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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DATE
DESCRIPTION
A
06/13
Added TSSOP-28 package
PAGE NUMBER
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However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation that the interconnection
of its circuits
as described
herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
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Typical Application
2.5V to 8V Input, 12V Output Boost Converter
VIN
2.5V TO 8V
L1
10µH
CIN
22µF
16V
X5R
R3
124k
R5
47k
R4
121k
VIN
PGOOD
EN/UVLO
D1
SW
GND
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SYNC
COUT
47µF
16V
X5R
×2
DRIVE
R2
105k
SGND
GNDK
RT
FBX
VC
SS
RT
27.4k
300kHz
CSS
0.22µF
R1
15.8k
INTVCC
RC
3.4k
CC
22nF
VOUT
12V
500mA, 2.5V ≤ VIN < 5V
1A, 5V ≤ VIN ≤ 8V
CVCC
4.7µF
10V
X5R
3959 TA05
L1: COILTRONICS DR125-100
D1: VISHAY SILICONIX 20BQ030
Efficiency vs Output Current
100
Load Step Response at VIN = 8V
VIN = 5V
EFFICIENCY (%)
95
VOUT
500mV/DIV
(AC)
90
85
80
75
70
0.8A
IOUT
500mA/DIV
0.2A
500µs/DIV
0
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1000
600
800
200
400
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
3759 TA05b
Related Parts
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
COMMENTS
LT3957
Boost, Flyback, SEPIC and Inverting Converter
with 5A, 40V Switch
3V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 100kHz to 1MHz Programmable Operation Frequency,
5mm × 6mm QFN Package
LT3958
Boost, Flyback, SEPIC and Inverting Converter
with 3.3A, 84V Switch
5V ≤ VIN ≤ 80V, 100kHz to 1MHz Programmable Operation Frequency,
5mm × 6mm QFN Package
LT3759
Boost, Flyback, SEPIC and Inverting Controller
1.6V ≤ VIN ≤ 42V, 100kHz to 1MHz Programmable Operation Frequency,
MSOP-12E Package
LT3758
Boost, Flyback, SEPIC and Inverting Controller
5.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 100V, 100kHz to 1MHz Programmable Operation Frequency,
3mm × 3mm DFN-10 and MSOP-10E Packages
LT3757
Boost, Flyback, SEPIC and Inverting Controller
2.9V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 100kHz to 1MHz Programmable Operation Frequency,
3mm × 3mm DFN-10 and MSOP-10E Packages
LT3748
100V Isolated Flyback Controller
5V ≤ VIN ≤ 100V, No Opto Flyback , MSOP-16 with High Voltage Spacing
LT3798
Off-Line Isolated No Opto-Coupler Flyback
Controller with Active PFC
VIN and VOUT Limited Only by External Components
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