LINER LT1501CS8-5 Adaptive-frequency current mode switching regulator Datasheet

LT1500/LT1501
Adaptive-Frequency
Current Mode Switching Regulators
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DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
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Low Noise Adaptive-Frequency Current Mode
Operation Avoids Low Frequency Noise at
Most Load Currents
Can Be Externally Synchronized (LT1500)
Micropower Quiescent Current: 200µA
Shutdown Current: 8µA Typ
Internal Loop Compensation
Low-Battery Comparator Active in Shutdown
Minimum Input Voltage: 1.8V Typ
Additional Negative Voltage Feedback Pin (LT1500)
Up to 500kHz Switching Frequency
Uses Low Profile, Low Cost Surface Mount Inductors
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APPLICATIONS
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Portable Instrumentation
Battery Operated Systems
PDA’s
Standby Power
The LT®1500 is an adaptive-frequency current mode stepup switching regulator with an internal power switch that
is rated up to 700mA. In contrast to pulse skipping
switching regulators, the LT1500 uses a current mode
topology that provides lower noise operation and improved efficiency. Only at very light loads is Burst ModeTM
activated to give high efficiency and micropower operation. High switching frequency (up to 500kHz) allows very
small inductors to be used, along with ceramic capacitors
if desired.
The LT1500 operates with input voltages from 1.8V to 15V
and has only 200µA operating current dropping to 8µA in
shutdown. A low-battery comparator is included which
stays alive in shutdown. A second output feedback pin
with negative polarity allows negative output voltages to
be regulated when the switcher is connected up as a Cuk
or a flyback converter.
Two package types are available. The LT1500 comes in a
14-pin SO package, with two options available for fixed
output (3.3V or 5V) or adjustable operation. A reduced
feature part, the LT1501, comes in the smaller 8-pin SO
package with internal frequency compensation. It is also
available in adjustable and fixed output voltage versions.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Burst Mode is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
2-Cell to 5V Converter
22µH†
D1
MBR0520L
5V, 200mA
VIN
301k
1%
2 EACH
NiCd OR
ALKALINE
CELLS
+
ISENSE
SW
SHDN
33µF*
6V
LT1501-5
LBI
301k
1%
OUT
LBO
GND
1nF
LOW-BATTERY FLAG
(USE EXTERNAL PULL-UP)
+ 220µF**
10V
TANT
* AVX, TPSC107M006R0150
** AVX, TPSD107M010 R0100
† SUMIDA CD73-220, CD54-220
OR CD43-220. SELECT ACCORDING
TO MAXIMUM LOAD CURRENT
LT1500/01 • TA01
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LT1500/LT1501
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Supply Voltage ........................................................ 20V
Switch Voltage (SW)................................................ 30V
Shutdown Voltage (SHDN) ...................................... 20V
ISENSE Voltage .......................................................... 20V
FB Voltage ................................................................. 5V
LBI Voltage ................................................................ 5V
LBO Voltage ............................................................. 15V
Operating Ambient Temperature Range
Commercial ............................................. 0°C to 70°C
Industrial ............................................ – 40°C to 85°C
Operating Junction Temperature Range
Commercial ........................................... 0°C to 100°C
Industrial .......................................... – 40°C to 100°C
Storage Temperature Range ................. – 65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec).................. 300°C
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PACKAGE/ORDER INFORMATION
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
SHDN 1
14 FB
SHDN 1
14 VOUT (3.3V/5V)
VC 2
13 NFB
VC 2
13 SELECT
VIN 3
12 SS
VIN 3
12 SS
ISENSE 4
11 LBI
ISENSE 4
11 LBI
NC 5
10 LBO
NC 5
GND 6
9
SYNC
PGND 7
8
SW
TOP VIEW
10 LBO
GND 6
9
SYNC
PGND 7
8
SW
SHDN 1
8
FB/OUT
VIN 2
7
LBI
ISENSE 3
6
LBO
GND 4
5
SW
S8 PACKAGE
8-LEAD PLASTIC SO
S PACKAGE
14-LEAD PLASTIC SO
TJMAX = 100°C, θJA = 100°C/ W
S PACKAGE
14-LEAD PLASTIC SO
TJMAX = 100°C, θJA = 100°C/ W
TJMAX = 100°C, θJA = 120°C/ W
ORDER PART NUMBER
ORDER PART NUMBER
ORDER PART NUMBER
LT1500CS
LT1500IS
LT1500CS-3/5
LT1500IS-3/5
LT1501CS8
LT1501CS8-3.3
LT1501CS8-5
LT1501IS8
LT1501IS8-3.3
LT1501IS8-5
Consult factory for Military grade parts.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TJ = 25°C, VIN = 2.3V unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Feedback/Output Pin Reference Voltage
LT1500/LT1501, TJ = 25°C
All Conditions (Note 6)
Reference Voltage Line Regulation
Feedback Pin Bias Current
2
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
1.240
1.235
1.265
●
1.290
1.295
V
V
LT1500-3/5, Select Pin Open
All Conditions (Note 6)
3.230
3.200
3.300
●
3.370
3.400
V
V
LT1500-3/5, Select Pin Grounded
All Conditions (Note 6)
4.900
4.85
5.000
●
5.100
5.15
V
V
VIN = 2.3V to 15V
●
0.02
0.06
%/V
●
30
100
nA
LT1500/LT1501
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TJ = 25°C, VIN = 2.3V unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Internal Divider Current
LT1500-3.3/LT1501-3.3
LT1500-5/LT1501-5
Operating Quiescent Current
Supply Current in Shutdown
TYP
MAX
●
●
22
33
30
45
µA
µA
VIN ≤ 5V, VSHDN = 2.3V (Note 1)
VIN = 15V
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●
200
280
320
µA
µA
VSHDN ≤ 0.2V, Fixed Voltages (Note 7)
TJ ≥ 0°C
TJ < 0°C
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8
15
20
µA
µA
1.1
V
Shutdown Pin Threshold
MIN
●
0.4
UNITS
Shutdown Pin Input Current
VSHDN = 2.3V
●
3
10
µA
Input Start-Up Voltage
VSHDN = VIN
TJ ≥ 0°C
TJ < 0°C
●
2.0
2.1
2.2
V
V
1.8
2.0
2.1
V
V
0.50
0.72
Ω
1.3
A
Undervoltage Lockout
Light Load
Full Load
Power Switch
Switch On Resistance
ISW = 0.7A (Note 2)
Peak Switch Current (Note 3)
●
●
0.7
0.85
30
45
Switch Breakdown Voltage
ISW = 100µA
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Switch Leakage Current
VSW = 5V
VSW = 20V
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●
0.2
0.3
V
5
10
µA
µA
Switch Turn-On Delay (Note 5)
800
ns
Switch Turn-Off Delay (Note 5)
400
ns
Current Sense Resistor
●
0.28
0.42
Ω
1.24
1.28
V
Low-Battery Comparator
Low-Battery Threshold
Falling Edge
●
1.20
Threshold Hysteresis
20
LBI Input Bias Current
mV
●
20
50
nA
0.1
0.3
0.25
0.5
V
V
2
µA
35
µA
1.3
V
LBO Output Low State
VLBI = 1.2V, ISINK = 100µA
ISINK = 2mA
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LBO Leakage Current
VLBI = 1.3V, VLBO ≤ 15V
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VSYNC = 3.3V
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LT1500 Functions
SYNC Pin Bias Current
SYNC Pin Threshold
●
15
0.4
Error Amplifier Transconductance
600
µmho
VC Pin Source Current
20
µA
VC Pin High Clamp Voltage
NFB Reference Voltage
FB Pin Open
NFB Pin Bias Current
●
1.20
1.26
1.32
V
1.230
1.265
1.300
V
12
20
µA
●
NFB to FB Transconductance
Note 4
Soft Start Bias Current
Current Flows Out of Pin
µmho
10,000
●
2
4
7
µA
3
LT1500/LT1501
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The ● denotes specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range.
Note 1: Feedback pin or output is held sightly above the regulated value to
force the VC node low and switching to stop.
Note 2: See Typical Performance Characteristics for graph of Guaranteed
Switch Voltage vs Saturation Voltage.
Note 3: Peak switch current is the guaranteed minimum value of switch
current available in normal operation. Highest calculated switch current at
full load should not exceed the minimum value shown.
Note 4: Loading on FB pin will affect NFB reference voltage. ∆VNFB = IFB/gm.
Do not exceed 10µA loading on FB when NFB is being used.
Note 5: This is the delay between sense pin current reaching its upper or
lower threshold and switch transition. Switch delay times cause peak-to-
peak inductor current to increase and therefore switching frequency to be
low. This effect will be significant for frequencies above 100kHz. See
Application Information and Typical Performance Characteristics.
Note 6: Reference voltage under all conditions includes VIN = 2.1V to 15V,
all loads and full temperature range.
Note 7: As with all boost regulators the output voltage of the LT1500
cannot fall to less than input voltage because of the path through the catch
diode. This means that the output voltage divider on adjustable parts will
still be generating feedback voltage at the FB pin (fixed voltage parts have
an internal switch to disconnect the divider in shutdown). If the voltage on
FB is greater than 0.6V in shutdown, the internal error amplifier will draw
current that adds to shutdown current. See graph of Shutdown Current vs
FB voltage in Typical Performance Characteristics.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Switching Frequency
(3.3V Output)
Switching Frequency (12V Output)
Switching Frequency (5V Output)
1000
1000
1000
VIN = 3V
VIN = 2.3V
VIN = 5V
10µH
10µH
20µH
100
50µH
50µH
100
100µH
100µH
50
100
150
200
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
250
10
0
300
50
100
150
200
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
Efficiency (3.3V Output)
300
0
90
L = 100µH
80
60
50
L = 10µH
70
L = 33µH
60
50
TJ = 25°C
VIN = 2.3V
LOW LOSS INDUCTOR
40
10
100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
1000
LTC1500/01 • TPC17
L = 10µH
60
40
VIN = 3V
LOW LOSS INDUCTOR
30
1
L = 33µH
70
50
40
30
L = 100µH
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
L = 10µH
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
200
100
90
L = 100µH
70
50 75 100 125 150 175
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
Efficiency (12V Output)
100
L = 33µH
25
LTC1500/01 • TPC22
Efficiency (5V Output)
100
4
250
LTC1500/01 • TPC21
LTC1500/01 • TPC20
90
100
BURST REGION
10
10
0
50µH
100µH
BURST REGION
BURST REGION
EFFICIENCY (%)
20µH
20µH
FREQUENCY (kHz)
FREQUENCY (kHz)
FREQUENCY (kHz)
10µH
VIN = 5V
LOW LOSS INDUCTOR
30
1
10
100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
1000
LTC1500/01 • TPC18
1
10
100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
1000
LTC1500/01 • TPC19
LT1500/LT1501
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Efficiency (5V Output)
Efficiency (3.3V Output)
100
EFFICIENCY (%)
ILOAD = 10mA
80
70
60
TJ = 25°C
L = 33µH
LOW LOSS INDUCTOR
40
1.75
2.00
ILOAD = 10mA
90
ILOAD = 100mA
50
100
ILOAD = 100mA
80
70
60
TJ = 25°C
L = 33µH
LOW LOSS INDUCTOR
50
3.00
2.25 2.50 2.75
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
60
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4.5
5.0
TJ = 25°C
L = 33µH
LOW LOSS INDUCTOR
0
2
10
VIN = 3V
VIN = 5V
R = 1Ω
R = 1Ω
EFFICIENCY LOSS (%)
EFFICIENCY LOSS (%)
R = 0.5Ω
R = 0.1Ω
R = 0.2Ω
R = 0.1Ω
1
12
Inductor Copper Loss
(12V Output)
10
R = 0.5Ω
R = 0.2Ω
10
4
6
8
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
LT1500/01 • TPC13
Inductor Copper Loss (5V Output)
10
EFFICIENCY LOSS (%)
70
LT1500/01 • TPC12
Inductor Copper Loss
(3.3V Output)
1
ILOAD = 10mA
40
2.0
LT1500/01 • TPC11
R = 1Ω
80
50
40
3.25
ILOAD = 50mA
90
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
EFFICIENCY (%)
Efficiency (12V Output)
100
R = 0.5Ω
1
R = 0.2Ω
VIN = 2.3V
0.1
0.1
0.1
0
50
100
150
200
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
250
0
300
50
100
150
200
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0
300
Maximum Load Current
(3.3V Output)
Maximum Load Current
(12V Output)
600
500
500
500
L ≥ 33µH
L = 10µH
200
400
L ≥ 33µH
300
L = 10µH
200
2.00 2.25 2.50
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2.75
3.00
LT1500/01 • TPC08
L = 100µH
300
L = 10µH
200
0
0
1.75
L = 33µH
400
100
100
100
0
1.50
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
600
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
600
300
200
LTC1500/01 • TPC16
Maximum Load Current
(5V Output)
400
50 75 100 125 150 175
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
25
LT1500/01 • TPC15
LT1500/01 • TPC14
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
250
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4.5
5.0
LT1500/01 • TPC09
0
2
4
6
8
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
10
12
LT1500/01 • TPC10
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
1.0
120
TJ = 25°C
LOAD CURRENT IS
REDUCED UNTIL Burst
Mode OPERATION STARTS
220
PEAK-TO-PEAK INDUCTOR CURRENT
TJ = 25°C
0.8
SWITCH VOLTAGE (V)
100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
Peak-to-Peak Inductor Ripple
Current
Switch Saturation Voltage
Burst Mode Threshold
80
VOUT = 3.3V
60
VOUT = 5V
40
VOUT = 12V
0.6
0.4
0.2
20
0
2
4
6
8
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
10
0
12
160
140
120
100
0.2
0.6
0.8
0.4
SWITCH CURRENT (A)
1.0
0
0.1
0.6
0.5
0.2 0.3 0.4
AVERAGE SWITCH CURRENT
LT1500/01 • TPC06
LT1500/01 • TPC01
0.6
400
TJ = 25°C
VFB OR VOUT HELD 5% HIGH,
SO THAT Burst Mode
OPERATION IS ACTIVATED.
DOES NOT INCLUDE
OUTPUT DIVIDER CURRENT
300
250
TJ = 25°C
VLBI ≤ 1.2V
0.5
VOLTAGE (V)
350
200
150
0.4
0.3
0.2
100
0.1
50
0
0
0
5
10
15
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
20
0
25
1
6
LT1500/01 • TPC02
Shutdown Input Current vs
Feedback Pin Voltage
140
20
TJ = 25°C
VSHDN = 0V
TJ = 25°C
VIN = 5V
ADJUSTABLE PARTS ONLY.
FIXED VOLTAGE PARTS DO
NOT SHOW SHUTDOWN
CURRENT INCREASE WITH
FEEDBACK VOLTAGE
120
16
CURRENT (µA)
100
CURRENT (µA)
5
2
3
4
SINK CURRENT (mA)
LT1500/01 • TPC04
Input Current in Shutdown
12
8
80
60
40
4
20
0
0
0
5
15
10
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
20
25
LT1500/01 • TPC03
6
0
0.7
LT1500/01 • TPC07
Low-Battery Output Saturation
Voltage
Quiescent Input Supply Current
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
180
80
0
0
VIN = 3.3V
VOUT = 5V
L = 50µH
NOTE THAT RIPPLE CURRENT
INCREASES WITH SMALLER
INDUCTORS DUE TO
PROPAGATION DELAY
IN THE CURRENT
COMPARATOR
200
0.2
1.2
1.0
0.4 0.6 0.8
FEEDBACK PIN VOLTAGE (V)
1.4
LT1500/01 • TPC05
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PIN FUNCTIONS
SHDN: Logic Level Shutdown Pin. This pin must be held
high (> 1.1V) for the regulator to run. SHDN can be tied
directly to VIN, even with VIN = 18V. The low-battery
detector remains active in shutdown, but all other circuitry
is turned off.
VIN: This pin supplies power to the regulator and is
connected to one side of the inductor sense resistor. It
should be bypassed close to the chip with a low ESR
capacitor.
ISENSE: This is one end of the internal inductor-current
sense resistor. With most applications, only the external
inductor is tied to this pin.
GND: This pin carries only low level current in the LT1500,
but it carries full switch current in the LT1501. The
negative end of the input bypass capacitor should be
connected close to this pin and the pin should go directly
to the ground plane with the LT1501.
PGND (LT1500 Only): This pin is the emitter of the internal
NPN power switch. Connect it directly to the ground plane.
SW: This is the collector of the internal NPN power switch.
To avoid EMI and overvoltage spikes, keep connections to
this pin very short.
LBI: This is the input to the low-battery detector with a
threshold of 1.24V. Maximum pin voltage is 5V. Bypass
LBI with a small filter capacitor when used. If unused, tie
LBI to ground. The low-battery detector remains active in
shutdown.
LBO : This is the open collector output of the low-battery
detector. It will sink up to 2mA. Leave open if not used.
FB/VOUT: FB is the inverting input to the error amplifier with
a regulating point of 1.265V and a typical bias current of
30nA. Bias current is reduced with a canceling circuit, so
bias current could flow in either direction. FB is replaced
with VOUT on fixed voltage parts. VOUT is the top of an
internal divider that is connected to the internal FB node.
A switch disconnects the divider in shutdown so that the
divider current does not load VIN through the inductor and
catch diode.
NFB/SELECT (LT1500 Only): NFB is a second feedback
node used to regulate a negative output voltage. Negative
output voltages can be generated by using a transformer
flyback circuit, a Cuk converter or a capacitor charge pump
added to a boost converter. The regulating point for NFB
is 1.265V and the internal resistance to ground is 100kΩ.
External divider current should be 300µA or greater to
avoid negative output voltage variations due to production
variations in the internal resistor value. FB should be left
open when using NFB.
On fixed voltage parts, NFB is replaced with Select. The
Select pin is used to set output voltage at either 3.3V or 5V.
VC (LT1500 Only): This is the output of the error amplifier
and the input to the current comparator. The VC pin voltage
is about 700mV at very light loads and about 1.2V at full
load. An internal comparator detects when the VC voltage
drops below about 750mV and shuts down the current
comparator and the power switch biasing to reduce quiescent current. This forces the regulator to operate in Burst
Mode operation.
SYNC (LT1500 Only): This is a logic level input used to
synchronize switching frequency to an external clock. The
sync signal overrides the internal current comparator and
turns the switch on. Minimum sync pulse width should be
50ns and maximum width should be 300ns. A continuous
high sync signal will force the power switch to stay on
indefinitely and current will increase without limit. Don’t
do this!
SS (LT1500 Only): This is the soft start function using the
base of a PNP transistor whose emitter is tied to the VC pin.
Grounding SS will turn off switching by pulling VC low. A
capacitor tied from SS to ground will force VC to ramp up
slowly during start-up at a rate set by the capacitor value
and the internal 4µA pull-up current. An external resistor
must be used to reset the capacitor voltage completely to
0V at power down.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
LBO
SYNC
IN
ISENSE
OUTPUT
RSENSE
0.28Ω
Rh
+
18mV
+
LBI
–
1.24V
–
+
CURRENT
COMPARATOR
0.75V
–
BIAS
R1
BURST
COMPARATOR
1.265V
REFERENCE
SW
+
SHDN
FIXED
HYSTERESIS
I1
+
VARIABLE
HYSTERESIS
ERROR AMP
–
100k
I2
Q1
–
100k
NEGATIVE
ERROR AMP
150pF
+
S1
R2
NFB
FB
VC
GND
PGND
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
OPERATION (SEE BLOCK DIAGRAM)
The LT1500 uses a current mode architecture without the
need for an internal oscillator. Switching frequency is
determined by the value of the external inductor used. This
technique allows the selection of an operating frequency
best suited to each application and considerably simplifies
the internal circuitry needed. It also eliminates a
subharmonic oscillation problem common to all fixed
frequency (clocked) current mode switchers. In addition,
it allows for high efficiency micropower operation while
maintaining higher operating frequencies. Because the
power switch (Q1) is grounded, the basic topology used
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will normally be a boost converter with output voltage
always higher than the input voltage. Special topologies
such as the SEPIC, flyback and Cuk converter can also be
used when the output voltage may not always be higher
than the input or when full shutdown of the output voltage
is needed. Operation as a boost converter is as follows.
Assume that inductor current is continuous, meaning that
it never drops to zero. When the switch is on, inductor
current will increase with voltage across the inductor
equal to VIN. When the switch is off inductor current will
decrease with inductor voltage equal to VOUT – VIN.
Switching frequency will be determined by the inductor
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value, the peak-to-peak inductor current (set internally)
and the values for VIN and VOUT. The LT1500 controls
output voltage in continuous mode by adjusting the average value of inductor current while maintaining the peakto-peak value of the current relatively constant, hence, the
name “current mode architecture.”
The LT1500 sets the peak-to-peak value of switch current
internally to establish operating frequency. This peak-topeak value is scaled down somewhat at light load currents
to avoid as long as possible the characteristic of other
micropower converters wherein their switching frequency
drops very low (into the audio range) at less than full load
currents. At extremely light loads, even the LT1500 can no
longer maintain higher frequency operation, and utilizes a
Burst Mode operation to control output voltage.
Details of Continuous Mode Operation
At the start of a switch cycle, inductor current has decreased to the point where the voltage across RSENSE is
less than the internally generated voltage across Rh. This
causes the current comparator output to go high and turn
on the switch. At the same time, extra current is added to
Rh via S1 to create hysteresis in the trip point of the
comparator. This extra current is composed of a fixed
amount (I1), and an amount proportional to average
inductor current (I2). The presence of a variable I2 increases switching frequency at lighter loads to extend the
load current range where high frequency operation is
maintained and no Burst Mode operation exists.
With the switch turned on, inductor current will increase
until the voltage drop across RSENSE is equal to the higher
voltage across Rh. Then the comparator output will go
low, the switch will turn off and the current through Rh will
be switched back to its lower value. Inductor current will
decrease until the original condition is reached, completing one switch cycle.
Control of output voltage is maintained by adjusting the
continuous current flowing through Rh. This affects both
upper and lower inductor current trip levels at the same
time. Continuous Rh current is controlled by the error
amplifier which is comparing the voltage on the Feedback
pin to the internal 1.265V reference. An internal frequency
compensation capacitor filters out most the ripple voltage
at the amplifier output.
Operation at Light Loads
At light load currents the lower trip level (switch turn-on)
for inductor current drops below zero. At first glance, this
would seem to initiate a permanent switch off-state because the inductor current cannot reverse in a boost
topology. In fact, what happens is that output voltage
drops slightly between switch cycles, causing the error
amplifier output to increase and bring the current trip level
back up to zero. The switch then turns back on and
inductor current increases to a value set by I1 (I2 is near
zero at this point). The switch then turns off, and the
inductor energy is delivered to the output, causing it to rise
back up slightly. One or more switch cycles may be needed
to raise the output voltage high enough that the amplifier
output drops enough to force a sustained switch off
period. The output voltage then slowly drops back low
enough to cause the amplifier output to rise high enough
to initiate a switch turn-on. Switching operation now
consists of a series of bursts where the switch runs at
normal frequency for one or more cycles, then turns off for
a number of cycles. This Burst Mode operation is what
allows the LT1500 to have micropower operation and high
efficiency at very light loads.
Saving Current in Burst Mode Operation
Internal current drain for the LT1500 control circuitry is
about 400µA when everything is operating. To achieve
higher efficiency at extremely light loads, a special operating mode is initiated when the error amplifier output is
toward the low end of its range. The adaptive bias circuit
comparator detects that the error amplifier output is below
a predetermined level and turns off the current comparator
and switch driver biasing. This reduces current drain to
about 200µA, and forces a switch off state. Hysteresis in
the comparator forces the device to remain in this
micropower mode until the error amplifier output rises up
beyond the original trip point. The regulated output voltage will fall slightly over a relatively long period of time
(remember that load current is very low) until the error
amplifier output rises enough to turn off the adaptive bias
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mode. Normal operation resumes for one or more switch
cycles and the output voltage increases until the error
amplifier output falls below threshold, initiating a new
adaptive bias shutdown.
DESIGN GUIDE
Selecting Inductor Value
Inductor value is chosen as a compromise between size,
switching frequency, efficiency and maximum output current. Larger inductor values become physically larger but
provide higher output current and give better efficiency
(because of the lower switching frequency). Low inductance minimizes size but may limit output current and the
higher switching frequency reduces efficiency.
The simplest way to handle these trade-offs is to study the
graphs in the Typical Performance Characteristics section. A few minutes with these graphs will clearly show the
trade-offs and a value can be quickly chosen that meets the
requirements of frequency, efficiency and output current.
This leaves only physical size as the final consideration.
The concern here is that for a given inductor value, smaller
size usually means higher series resistance. The graphs
showing efficiency loss vs inductor series resistance will
allow a quick estimate of the additional losses associated
with very small inductors.
One final consideration is inductor construction. Many
small inductors are “open frame ferrites” such as rods or
barrels. These geometries do not have a closed magnetic
path, so they radiate significant B fields in the vicinity of the
inductor. This can affect surrounding circuitry that is
sensitive to magnetic fields. Closed geometries such as
toroids or E-cores have very low stray B fields, but they are
larger and more expensive (naturally).
Catch Diode
The catch diode in a boost converter has an average
current equal to output current, but the peak current can
be significantly higher. Maximum reverse voltage is equal
to output voltage. A 0.5A Schottky diode like MBR0520L
works well in nearly all applications.
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Input Capacitor
Input capacitors for boost regulators are less critical than
the output capacitor because the input capacitor ripple
current is a simple triwave without the higher frequency
harmonics found in the output capacitor current. Peak-topeak current is less than 200mA and worst-case RMS
ripple current in the input capacitor is less than 70mA.
Input capacitor series resistance (ESR) should be low
enough to keep input ripple voltage to less than 100mVP-P.
This assumes that the capacitor is an aluminum or tantalum type where the capacitor reactance at the switching
frequency is small compared to the ESR.
C≥
2
π ( f)(ESR)
A typical input capacitor is a 33µF, 6V surface mount solid
tantalum type TPS from AVX. It is a “C” case size, with
0.15Ω maximum ESR. Some caution must be used with
solid tantalum input capacitors because they can be damaged with turn-on surge currents that occur when a low
impedance power source is hot-switched to the input of
the regulator. This problem is mitigated by using a capacitor with a voltage rating at least twice the highest expected
input voltage. Consult with the manufacturer for additional
guidelines.
If a ceramic input capacitor is used, different design
criteria are used because these capacitors have extremely
low ESR and are chosen for a minimum number of
microfarads.
C (Ceramic) =
1
4f
f = switching frequency
A typical unit is an AVX or Tokin 3.3µF or 4.7µF.
Output Capacitor
Output ripple voltage is determined by the impedance of
the output capacitor at the switching frequency. Solid
tantalum capacitors rated for switching applications are
recommended. These capacitors are essentially resistive
at frequencies above 50kHz, so ESR is the important factor
in determining ripple voltage. A typical unit is a 220µF, 10V
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Loop frequency stability is affected by the characteristics
of the output capacitor. The ESR of the capacitor should be
very low, and the capacitance must be large (> 200µF) to
ensure good loop stability under worst-case conditions of
low input voltage, higher output voltages, and high load
currents. The 14-pin LT1500 can use external frequency
compensation on the VC pin to give good loop stability with
smaller output capacitors. See Loop Stability section for
details.
Precautions regarding solid tantalum capacitors for input
bypassing do not apply to the output capacitor because
turn-on surges are limited by the inductor and discharge
surges do not harm the capacitors.
Setting Output Voltage
Preset 3.3V and 5V parts are available. For other voltage
applications the adjustable part uses an external resistor
divider to set output voltage. Bias current for the feedback
(FB) pin is typically ±30nA (it is internally compensated).
Thevenin divider resistance should be 100kΩ or less to
keep bias current errors to a minimum. This leads to a
value for R1 and R2 (see Figure 1) of:
Note that there is an internal switch that disconnects the
internal divider for fixed 3.3V and 5V parts in shutdown.
This prevents the divider from adding to shutdown current. Without this switch, shutdown current increases
because of the divider current directly, but even more so
if the FB pin is held above 0.6V by the divider. See graphs
in Typical Performance Characteristics.
VOUT = 12V
ERROR
AMPLIFIER
100kΩ(12)
R1 =
= 949k (use 1M)
1.265
LTC1500/01 • F01
Figure 1. External Voltage Divider
Selectable Output (Fixed Voltage Parts)
The Select pin (available only on LT1500-3/5) allows the
user to select either a 3.3V or 5V output. Floating the pin
sets output voltage at 3.3V and grounding the pin sets
output voltage at 5V. The equivalent circuit of the Select
pin function is shown in Figure 2.
VOUT
204k
ERROR
AMPLIFIER
69k
+
Example: VOUT = xxV
R2
118K
1%
1.265V
100kΩ(VOUT )
1.265V
R1(1.265)
R2 =
VOUT – 1.265
R1
1M
1%
FB
–
R1 =
1M(1.265)
= 118k
12 – 1.265
+

1.2(IOUT )(VOUT ) 
VRIPPLE = ESR 0.1 +

VIN


R2 =
–
type TPS from AVX, or type 595D from Sprague. These
have an ESR of 0.06Ω in a “E” case size. At lower output
current levels, a 100µF unit in a “D” case size may be
sufficient. Output ripple voltage can be calculated from:
SELECT
1.265V
GND
58k
LTC1500/01 • F02
Figure 2. Schematic of Select Pin Function
Note that there is a switch in series with the VOUT pin. This
switch is turned off in shutdown to eliminate shutdown
current drawn by the voltage divider. For adjustable parts
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with an external divider no switch exists and the divider
current remains. There may be additional current drawn
by the adjustable LT1500 in shutdown if the divider
voltage at the feedback node exceeds 0.6V. See Typical
Performance Characteristics.
Loop Stability
The LT1501 is internally compensated since the device
has no spare pin for a compensation point. The LT1500
brings out the VC pin to which an external series RC
network is connected. This provides roll-off for the error
amplifier, ensuring overall loop stability. Typical values
when using tantalum output capacitors are 1000pF and
100kΩ.
Transient response of Figure 3’s circuit with a 30mA to
100mA load step is detailed in Figure 4. The maximum
output disturbance is approximately 20mV. The “splitting”
of the VOUT trace when load current increases to 100mA is
due to ESR of COUT. COUT can be replaced by a ceramic
unit, which has lower ESR, size and cost. Figure 5 shows
transient response to the same 30mA to 100mA load step,
with COUT = 15µF ceramic, CC = 2200pF and RC = 10k. The
maximum output disturbance in this case is 100mV.
VIN
ISENSE
SHDN
VOUT
5V
1M
100pF
SW
VCOMP
500mV/DIV
VOUT
20mV/DIV
AC COUPLED
I LOAD
100mA
30mA
IL
500mA/DIV
500µs/DIV
Figure 4. Transient Response of LT1500 with RC = 100k,
CC = 1000pF and COUT = 220µF. VOUT Disturbance is 20mV
VCOMP
500mV/DIV
I LOAD
100mA
30mA
IL
500mA/DIV
+ COUT*
FB
LT1500
200µs/DIV
220µF
VC
GND
The low-battery detector is a combined reference and
comparator. It has a threshold of 1.24V with a typical input
bias current of 20nA. In a typical application a resistor
divider is connected across the battery input voltage with
the center tap tied to Low Battery Input (LBI), see Figure
6. The suggested parallel resistance of the divider is 150k
VOUT
50mV/DIV
AC COUPLED
33µH MBR0520L
CTX33-1
VIN
2V
Low-Battery Detector
PGND
Figure 5. Transient Response of LT1500 with RC = 10k, CC =
2200pF and COUT =15µF Ceramic. VOUT Disturbance is 100mV
332k
RC
100k
CC
1000pF
*TANTALUM = AVX TPS SERIES
CERAMIC = TOKIN 1E156ZY5U
LT1500/01 • F03
VCC
R3
301k
1%
VIN
470k
LBI
Figure 3. LT1500 2V to 5V Converter
R4
274k
1%
LT1500
LBO
LT1501
GND
PULL-UP RESISTOR
SHOULD BE AT LEAST
FIVE TIMES SMALLER THAN
R5 TO ENSURE LBO
HIGH STATE
R5
10M
LT1500/01 • F06
Figure 6. Low Battery Detection
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and it should be no more than 300k to keep bias current
errors under 1%, giving:
R (V )
R3 = DIV BAT
1.24V
R4 =
R3(1.24)
VBAT – 1.24
VBAT = low battery voltage
RDIV = Thevenin divider resistance = R3 in parallel with R4
There is about 20mV of hysteresis at the LBI pin. Hysteresis can be increased by adding a resistor (R5) from the
output (LBO) back to LBI. This resistor can be calculated
from the following equation, but note that the equation for
R4 will have to be changed when R5 is added.
R5 =
R3(VCC )
(VHYST ) – 17mV(VBAT )
VCC = supply voltage for LBO pull-up resistor
VHYST = desired hysteresis at the battery
R4 (When R5 is Used) =
R3(R5)(1.24)
R5(VBAT − 1.24) + R3(VCC − 1.24)
The LBO pin is open collector. The external pull-up resistor
value is determined by user needs. Generally the resistor
is 100k to 1M to keep current drain low, but the LBO pin
can sink several milliamperes if needed.
Example: low battery voltage = 2.5V, desired hysteresis =
200mV, VCC = 5V.
Use RDIV = 150k
R3 =
150 k(2.5)
= 302k (use 301k, 1%)
1.24
R5 =
301k(5V )
= 9.56M (Use 10M)
(0.2) – 0.017(2.5)
R4 =
(301k)(10M)(1.24)
10M(2.5 − 1.24) + 301k(5 − 1.24)
= 272k (Use 274k 1%)
The total divider resistance will be 274k + 301k = 575k, and
this will draw about 7µA from a fully charged battery.
Synchronizing
The SYNC pin on the LT1500 can be used to synchronize
switching frequency to an external clock. The pin should
be driven with a 50ns to 300ns pulse which will trigger the
switch to an on state. There is a fairly restricted range over
which synchronizing will work, because the period between
sync pulses must be greater than the natural on-time of
the regulator when it is running unsynchronized, and the
sync frequency must be greater than the unsynchronized
switching frequency. This puts the following restrictions
on synchronized operation:
fSYNC > fNATURAL
f
(V )
fSYNC < NATURAL OUT (Use Minimum VIN )
VOUT – VIN
fNATURAL is the natural unsynchronized switching frequency of the regulator. It is a function of load current, so
a careful check must be done to ensure that the above
conditions are met under all load and input voltage conditions.
Soft Start (SS)
The LT1500 can be soft started by connecting a capacitor
to the SS pin. This pin is the base of a PNP transistor
whose emitter is tied to the VC pin. Soft start action will
occur over the range of 0V to 0.8V on the SS pin and the
pin is clamped at 1.2V with an internal clamp. An internal
4µA pull-up current and the external capacitor value
determine soft start time. In a typical application a 0.22µF
capacitor is sufficient to limit input surges and prevent
output overshoot, even with overcompensation on the VC
pin. Output voltages greater than 6V with very large output
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capacitors may require the capacitor to be larger. To
ensure proper reset of the soft start capacitor, an external
resistor must be connected in parallel with the capacitor.
The resistor value should be 470k or more.
Calculating Temperature Rise
For most applications, temperature rise in the IC will be
fairly low and will not be a problem. However, if load
currents are near the maximum allowed and ambient
temperatures are also high, a calculation should be done
to ensure that the maximum junction temperature of
100°C is not exceeded. The calculations must account for
power dissipation in the switch, the drive circuitry and the
sense resistor.
2
IOUT ) (RSW )(VOUT )(VOUT − VIN )
(
PTOTAL =
(VIN )2
2
IOUT (VOUT − VIN ) RSENSE (IOUT • VOUT )
+
+
(VIN ) 2
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PTOTAL = total device power dissipation
RSW = switch resistance (0.72Ω max)
RSENSE = sense resistance (0.42Ω max)
With VIN = –2.2V, VOUT = 5V, IOUT = 150mA, an 8-pin SO
package and maximum ambient temperature of 85°C
(industrial range),
2
0.15) (0.72)(5)(5 − 2.2) 0.15(5 − 2.2)
(
PTOTAL =
+
30
(2.2)2
2
0.42(0.15 • 5)
+
(2.2)2
= 0.47 + 0.014 + 0.049 = 0.11W
The SO package has a thermal resistance of 120°C/W, so
maximum device temperature will be:
TJMAX = 85°C + 0.11W(120°C/W) = 98°C
Dimensions in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
S8 Package
8-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow 0.150)
(LTC DWG # 05-08-1610)
0.189 – 0.197*
(4.801 – 5.004)
8
7
6
5
0.150 – 0.157**
(3.810 – 3.988)
0.228 – 0.244
(5.791 – 6.197)
1
0.010 – 0.020
× 45°
(0.254 – 0.508)
0.008 – 0.010
(0.203 – 0.254)
0.053 – 0.069
(1.346 – 1.752)
0°– 8° TYP
0.016 – 0.050
0.406 – 1.270
*DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH
SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE
**DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD
FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.010" (0.254mm) PER SIDE
14
0.014 – 0.019
(0.355 – 0.483)
2
3
4
0.004 – 0.010
(0.101 – 0.254)
0.050
(1.270)
BSC
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Dimensions in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
S Package
14-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow 0.150)
(LTC DWG # 05-08-1610)
0.337 – 0.344*
(8.560 – 8.738)
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
0.228 – 0.244
(5.791 – 6.197)
0.150 – 0.157**
(3.810 – 3.988)
1
0.010 – 0.020
× 45°
(0.254 – 0.508)
0.008 – 0.010
(0.203 – 0.254)
2
3
4
5
6
0.053 – 0.069
(1.346 – 1.752)
0.004 – 0.010
(0.101 – 0.254)
0° – 8° TYP
0.016 – 0.050
0.406 – 1.270
0.014 – 0.019
(0.355 – 0.483)
7
0.050
(1.270)
TYP
*DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH
SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE
**DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD
FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.010" (0.254mm) PER SIDE
Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.
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 LT1500 (14-Pin) Application, 2-Cell to 5V Converter
33µH
MBR0520L
5V
249k
ON(HI)
OFF (LO)
2 EACH
NiCd OR
ALKALINE
CELLS
+
+
IN
ISENSE
SHDN
LBI
SW
OUT
220µF
10V
5V
LT1500-3.3/LT1501-5
470k
LBO
SYNC
TO
SYSTEM
402k
1nF
SELECT
SS
GND PGND COMP
100k
1M
0.22µF
1000pF
LT1500/01 • TA02
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