LT3506/LT3506A Dual Monolithic 1.6A Step-Down Switching Regulator FEATURES DESCRIPTIO Wide Input Voltage Range, 3.6V to 25V ■ Two 1.6A Output Switching Regulators with Internal Power Switches ■ Constant Switching Frequency LT3506: 575kHz LT3506A: 1.1MHz ■ Anti-Phase Switching Reduces Ripple ■ Accurate 0.8V Reference, ±1% ■ Independent Shutdown/Soft-Start Pins ■ Independent Power Good Indicators Ease Supply Sequencing ■ Uses Small Inductors and Ceramic Capacitors ■ Small 16-Lead Thermally Enhanced 5mm × 4mm DFN and TSSOP Surface Mount Packages The LT®3506 is a dual current mode PWM step-down DC/DC converter with internal 2A power switches. Both converters are synchronized to a single oscillator and run with opposite phases, reducing input ripple current. The output voltages are set with external resistor dividers, and each regulator has independent shutdown and soft-start circuits. Each regulator generates a power-good signal when its output is in regulation, easing power supply sequencing and interfacing with microcontrollers and DSPs. U ■ U APPLICATIO S ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Disk Drives DSP Power Supplies Wall Transformer Regulation Distributed Power Regulation DSL Modems Cable Modems The LT3506 switching frequency is 575kHz and the LT3506A is 1.1MHz. These high switching frequencies allow the use of tiny inductors and capacitors, resulting in a very small dual 1.6A output solution. Constant frequency and ceramic capacitors combine to produce low, predictable output ripple voltage. With its wide input range of 3.6V to 25V, the LT3506 regulates a wide variety of power sources, from 4-cell batteries and 5V logic rails to unregulated wall transformers, lead acid batteries and distributed-power supplies. Current mode PWM architecture provides fast transient response with simple compensation components and cycle-by-cycle current limiting. Frequency foldback and thermal shutdown provide additional protection. , LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. TYPICAL APPLICATIO U Efficiency VIN 4.5V TO 25V BOOST1 0.22µF 18.7k 1000pF 15k D1 15k 6.4µH VOUT2 3.3V 1.6A SW2 SW1 47µF 90 BOOST2 0.22µF 4.7µH VIN = 5V 1/2 BAT-54A VIN1 VIN2 FB1 FB2 VC1 VC2 LT3506 33.2k 2200pF 10k D2 10.7k 22µF EFFICIENCY (%) 22µF VOUT1 1.8V 1.6A 100 1/2 BAT-54A VOUT = 3.3V 80 VOUT = 1.8V 70 60 RUN/SS1 RUN/SS2 100k 100k PGOOD1 PGOOD2 1.5nF PGOOD1 PGOOD2 GND 1.5nF D1, D2: ON SEMI MBR5230LT3 3506 F01 50 0 0.5 1.0 IOUT (A) 1.5 2.0 3506 TA01b 3506afb LT3506/LT3506A Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) VIN Voltage.................................................. –0.3V to 25V BOOST Pin Voltage....................................................50V BOOST Pin Above SW Pin..........................................25V PG Pin Voltage...........................................................25V RUN/SS, FB, VC Pins.................................................5.5V Maximum Junction Temperature........................... 125°C Operating Temperature Range (Note 2) E Grade................................................. –40°C to 85°C I Grade................................................ –40°C to 125°C Storage Temperature Range.................... –65°C to 125°C PI CO FIGURATIO U U U TOP VIEW TOP VIEW BOOST1 1 16 FB1 BOOST1 1 16 FB1 SW1 2 15 VC1 SW1 2 15 VC1 VIN1 3 14 PG1 VIN1 3 14 PG1 VIN1 4 13 RUN/SS1 VIN1 4 VIN2 5 12 RUN/SS2 VIN2 5 17 17 13 RUN/SS1 12 RUN/SS2 VIN2 6 11 PG2 VIN2 6 11 PG2 SW2 7 10 VC2 SW2 7 10 VC2 BOOST2 8 9 BOOST2 8 9 FB2 DHD PACKAGE 16-LEAD PLASTIC DFN TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 43°C/W, θJC = 4.3°C/W EXPOSED PAD (PIN 17) IS GND MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB FB2 FE PACKAGE 16-LEAD PLASTIC TSSOP NARROW TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 45°C/W, θJC = 10°C/W EXPOSED PAD (PIN 17) IS GND MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB U W U ORDER I FOR ATIO LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE LT3506EDHD#PBF LT3506AEDHD#PBF LT3506IDHD#PBF LT3506AIDHD#PBF LT3506EFE#PBF LT3506AEFE#PBF LT3506IFE#PBF LT3506AIFE#PBF LT3506EDHD#TRPBF LT3506AEDHD#TRPBF LT3506IDHD#TRPBF LT3506AIDHD#TRPBF LT3506EFE#TRPBF LT3506AEFE#TRPBF LT3506IFE#TRPBF LT3506AIFE#TRPBF 3506 3506A 3506 3506A 3506EFE 3506AEFE 3506IFE 3506AIFE 16-Lead (5mm x 4mm) Plastic DFN 16-Lead (5mm x 4mm) Plastic DFN 16-Lead (5mm x 4mm) Plastic DFN 16-Lead (5mm x 4mm) Plastic DFN 16-Lead Plastic TSSOP Narrow 16-Lead Plastic TSSOP Narrow 16-Lead Plastic TSSOP Narrow 16-Lead Plastic TSSOP Narrow –40°C to 85°C –40°C to 85°C –40°C to 125°C –40°C to 125°C –40°C to 85°C –40°C to 85°C –40°C to 125°C –40°C to 125°C LEAD BASED FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE LT3506EDHD LT3506EDHD#TR 3506 16-Lead (5mm x 4mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 85°C LT3506AEDHD LT3506AEDHD#TR 3506A 16-Lead (5mm x 4mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 85°C LT3506IDHD LT3506IDHD#TR 3506 16-Lead (5mm x 4mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C LT3506AIDHD LT3506AIDHD#TR 3506A 16-Lead (5mm x 4mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C LT3506EFE LT3506EFE#TR 3506EFE 16-Lead Plastic TSSOP Narrow –40°C to 85°C LT3506AEFE LT3506AEFE#TR 3506AEFE 16-Lead Plastic TSSOP Narrow –40°C to 85°C LT3506IFE LT3506IFE#TR 3506IFE 16-Lead Plastic TSSOP Narrow –40°C to 125°C LT3506AIFE LT3506AIFE#TR 3506AIFE 16-Lead Plastic TSSOP Narrow –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. For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/ For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/ 3506afb LT3506/LT3506A ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C, VIN = 5V, VBOOST = 8V, unless otherwise noted. (Note 2) SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX VIN(MIN) Undervoltage Lockout 3.4 3.6 V IINQ Quiescent Current IINSD Shutdown Current Not Switching 3.8 4.8 mA VRUNSS = 0V 30 45 µA VFB Feedback Voltage –40°C to 85°C, EDHD –40°C to 85°C, EFE –40°C to 125°C, IFE, IDHD ● ● ● 800 800 800 808 816 816 mV mV mV IFB FB Pin Bias Current VFB = 800mV, VC = 0.4V ● 40 100 nA VFB(REG) Reference Line Regulation VIN = 5V to 25V gmEA Error Amp GM 350 AV Error Amp Voltage Gain 400 IVC VC Source Current VC Sink Current VVC(THRESH) ● 792 784 784 0.005 VFB = 0.6V, VC = 0V VFB = 1.2V, VC = 1100mV UNITS %/V uMhos 30 30 µA µA VC Switching Threshold 0.7 V VVC(CLAMP) VC Clamp Voltage 1.9 V fSW Switching Frequency LT3506 LT3506A Switching Phase (Note 5) DC Maximum Duty Cycle LT3506 LT3506A VFB(SWTHRESH) Frequency Shift Threshold on FB fFOLD Foldback Frequency VFB = 0V ISW Switch Current Limit (Note 3) VSW(SAT) Switch VCESAT (Note 4) ISW = 1A ILSW Switch Leakage Current VBOOST(MIN) Minimum Boost Voltage Above Switch ISW = 1A IBOOST BOOST Pin Current ISW = 1A IRUN/SS RUN/SS Current VRUN/SS(THRESH) RUN/SS Threshold VFB(PGTHRESH) VFB PG Threshold VPG(LOW) ILPG 500 1 89 78 575 1.1 650 1.2 180 Deg 93 88 % % 0.4 V 170 2.0 kHz MHz 2.6 kHz 3.6 210 A mV 10 µA 1.5 2.5 V 20 30 mA 2.1 µA 0.8 V VFB Rising 720 mV PG Voltage Output Low VFB = 640mV, IPG = 250µA 0.22 0.4 V PG Pin Leakage VPG = 2V 0.1 1 µA 0.3 Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device reliability and lifetime. Note 2: The LT3506E/LT3506AE are guaranteed to meet performance specifications from 0°C to 85°C. Specifications over the –40°C to 85°C operating temperature range are assured by design, characterization and correlation with statistical process controls. The LT3506I/LT3506AI are guaranteed and tested over the full –40°C to 125°C operating temperature range. Note 3: Current limit is guaranteed by design and/or correlation to static test. Slope compensation reduces current limit at high duty cycle. Note 4: Switch VCESAT guaranteed by design. Note 5: Switching phase is guaranteed by design. 3506afb LT3506/LT3506A TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS U W Efficiency, VOUT = 1.8V (LT3506A) 100 80 70 60 30 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 OUTPUT CURRENT (A) 1.4 VIN = 5V 75 VIN = 12V 70 65 VIN = 25V 60 1.6 60 55 1.8 0.8 IOUT (A) 0.4 1.6 1.2 LOAD CURRENT (A) LOAD CURRENT (A) L = 1µH L = 4.7µH L = 3.3µH 1.4 1.2 L = 2.2µH 1.2 8 10 12 6 INPUT VOLTAGE (V)* 14 1.0 16 5 0 15 20 10 INPUT VOLTAGE (V)* 3506 G04 TA = 25°C 200 100 0 1.0 0.5 1.5 2.0 SW CURRENT (A) 3506 G06 Frequency vs Temperature 700 TA = 25°C 30 FREQUENCY (kHz) 650 2.0 MINIMUM 1.5 1.0 10 1.15 LT3506A 600 1.10 LT3506 550 FREQUENCY (MHz) CURRENT LIMIT (A) 1.20 TYPICAL 2.5 BOOST CURRENT (mA) TA = 25°C 300 0 25 Current Limit vs Duty Cycle 3.0 20 1.6 1.2 3506 G05 Boost Pin Current 40 0.8 IOUT (A) 0.4 Switch VCESAT 400 SLOPE COMPENSATION REQUIRES L > 2.2µH FOR VIN < 7 WITH VOUT = 3.3V TA = 25°C 1.6 1.4 4 0 3506 G03 SWITCH VOLTAGE (mV) L = 2.2µH 2 VIN = 25V 65 Maximum Load Current, VOUT = 3.3V (LT3506A) TA = 25°C 0 70 3506 G02 L = 1.5µH 1.0 VIN = 15V 75 50 Maximum Load Current, VOUT = 1.8V (LT3506A) 1.6 80 50 0 VIN = 8V 85 55 3506 G01 1.8 VOUT = 5V 95 L = 10µH (COOPER UP1B-100) TA = 25°C 90 80 VIN = 4.5V VIN = 12V VIN = 25V 0 Efficiency, VOUT = 5V (LT3506) 100 85 50 40 Efficiency, VOUT = 3.3V (LT3506) VOUT = 3.3V 95 L = 6.4µH (SUMIDA CR54-6R4) TA = 25°C 90 EFFICIENCY (%) EFFICIENCY (%) VOUT = 1.8V L = 4.7µH (COILCRAFT MSS6122-472MLB) 90 TA = 25°C EFFICIENCY (%) 100 1.05 0.5 0 0 1.0 1.5 0.5 SWITCH CURRENT (A) 2.0 3506 G07 0 0 20 60 40 DUTY CYCLE (%) 80 100 3506 G08 500 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 1.00 125 3506 G10 3506afb LT3506/LT3506A TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS U W RUN/SS Thresholds vs Temperature 3.0 1.4 2.5 1.2 RUNN/SS THRESHOLDS (V) RUN/SS CURRENT (µA) IRUN/SS vs Temperature 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 1.0 TO SWITCH 0.8 0.6 TO RUN 0.4 0.2 0 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 3506 G12 0 –50 –25 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 3506 G13 PI FU CTIO S U U U BOOST1 (Pin 1), BOOST2 (Pin 8): The BOOST pins are used to provide drive voltages, higher than the input voltage, to the internal bipolar NPN power switches. Tie through a diode from VOUT or from VIN. SW1 (Pin 2), SW2 (Pin 7): The SW pins are the outputs of the internal power switches. Connect these pins to the inductors, catch diodes and boost capacitors. VIN1 (Pins 3, 4): The VIN1 pins supply current to the LT3506’s internal regulator and to the internal power switch connected to SW1. These pins must be locally bypassed. VIN2 (Pins 5, 6): The VIN2 pins supply current to the internal power switch connected to SW2 and must be locally bypassed. Connect these pins directly to VIN1 unless power for Channel 2 is coming from a different source. RUN/SS1 (Pin 13), RUN/SS2 (Pin 12): The RUN/SS pins are used to shut down the individual switching regulators and the internal bias circuits. They also provide a soft-start function. To shut down either regulator, pull the RUN/SS pin to ground with an open drain or collector. Tie a capacitor from these pins to ground to limit switch current during start-up. If neither feature is used, leave these pins unconnected. PG1 (Pin 14), PG2 (Pin 11): The Power Good pins are the open collector outputs of an internal comparator. PG remains low until the FB pin is within 10% of the final regulation voltage. As well as indicating output regulation, the PG pins can be used to sequence the two switching regulators. These pins can be left unconnected. The PG outputs are valid when VIN is greater than 3.4V and either of the RUN/SS pins is high. The PG comparators are disabled in shutdown. VC1 (Pin 15), VC2 (Pin 10): The VC pins are the outputs of the internal error amps. The voltages on these pins control the peak switch currents. These pins are normally used to compensate the control loops, but can also be used to override the loops. Pull these pins to ground with an open drain to shut down each switching regulator. FB1 (Pin 16), FB2 (Pin 9): The LT3506 regulates each feedback pin to 800mV. Connect the feedback resistor divider taps to these pins. Exposed Pad (Pin 17): The Exposed Pad of the package provides both electrical contact to ground and good thermal contact to the printed circuit board. The Exposed Pad must be soldered to the circuit board for proper operation. 3506afb LT3506/LT3506A BLOCK DIAGRA W VIN RUN/SS2 2µA INT REG AND REF RUN/SS1 MASTER OSC CLK1 CLK2 2µA VIN VIN CIN 0.75V ∑ SLOPE R C1 S CLK BOOST D2 Q C3 FOLDBACK LOGIC SW L1 OUT C1 D1 – RC CC RUN/SS + R1 R2 + CF ERROR AMP FB – VC 800mV ILIMIT CLAMP 80mV PG + GND – 3506 F02 Figure 2. Block Diagram of the LT3506 with Associated External Components (1 of 2 Regulators Shown) 3506afb U OPERATIO LT3506/LT3506A (Refer to the Block Diagram) The LT3506 is a dual, constant frequency, current mode buck regulator with internal 2A power switches. The two regulators share common circuitry including voltage reference and oscillator. In addition, the analog blocks on both regulators share the VIN1 supply voltage, but are otherwise independent. This section describes the operation of the LT3506. If the RUN/SS (run/soft-start) pins are both tied to ground, the LT3506 is shut down and draws 30μA from VIN1. Internal 2μA current sources charge external soft-start capacitors, generating voltage ramps at these pins. If either RUN/SS pin exceeds 0.6V, the internal bias circuits turn on, including the internal regulator, 800mV reference and 575kHz master oscillator. In this state, the LT3506 draws 1.8mA from VIN1, whether one or both RUN/SS pins are high. Neither switching regulator will begin to operate until its RUN/SS pin reaches ~0.8V. The master oscillator generates two clock signals of opposite phase. The two switchers are current mode, step-down regulators. This means that instead of directly modulating the duty cycle of the power switch, the feedback loop controls the peak current in the switch during each cycle. This current mode control improves loop dynamics and provides cycle-by-cycle current limit. The Block Diagram in Figure 2 shows only one of the two switching regulators. A pulse from the slave oscillator sets the RS flip-flop and turns on the internal NPN bipolar power switch. Current in the switch and the external inductor begins to increase. When this current exceeds a level determined by the voltage at VC, current comparator C1 resets the flip-flop, turning off the switch. The current in the inductor flows through the external Schottky diode, and begins to decrease. The cycle begins again at the next pulse from the oscillator. In this way the voltage on the VC pin controls the current through the inductor to the output. The internal error amplifier regulates the output voltage by continually adjusting the VC pin voltage. The threshold for switching on the VC pin is 0.75V, and an active clamp of 1.9V limits the output current. The VC pin is also clamped to the RUN/SS pin voltage. As the internal current source charges the external soft-start capacitor, the current limit increases slowly. Each switcher contains an independent oscillator. This slave oscillator is normally synchronized to the master oscillator. However, during start-up, short-circuit or overload conditions, the FB pin voltage will be near zero and an internal comparator gates the master oscillator clock signal. This allows the slave oscillator to run the regulator at a lower frequency. This frequency foldback behavior helps to limit switch current and power dissipation under fault conditions. The switch driver operates from either the input or from the BOOST pin. An external capacitor and diode are used to generate a voltage at the BOOST pin that is higher than the input supply. This allows the driver to fully saturate the internal bipolar NPN power switch for efficient operation. A power good comparator trips when the FB pin is at 90% of its regulated value. The PG output is an open collector transistor that is off when the output is in regulation, allowing an external resistor to pull the PG pin high. Power good is valid when the LT3506 is enabled (either RUN/SS pin is high) and VIN is greater than ~3.4V. 3506afb LT3506/LT3506A APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO U W U U FB Resistor Network The output voltage is programmed with a resistor divider between the output and the FB pin. Choose the 1% resistors according to: maximum input voltage is ~8V with VOUT=0.8V. Note that this is a restriction on the operating input voltage; the circuit will tolerate transient inputs up to the absolute maximum rating. R1 = R2(VOUT/0.8 – 1) Inductor Selection and Maximum Output Current The parallel combination of R1 and R2 should be 10k or less to avoid bias current errors. Reference designators refer to the Block Diagram in Figure 2. A good first choice for the inductor value is: Input Voltage Range where VD is the voltage drop of the catch diode (~0.4V) and L is in μH. With this value the maximum load current will be ~1.6A, independent of input voltage. The inductor’s RMS current rating must be greater than your maximum load current and its saturation current should be about 30% higher. To keep efficiency high, the series resistance (DCR) should be less than 0.1W. Table 1 lists several vendors and types that are suitable. Of course, such a simple design guide will not always result in the optimum inductor for your application. A larger value provides a slightly higher maximum load current, and will reduce the output voltage ripple. If your load is lower than 1.6A, then you can decrease the value of the inductor and operate with higher ripple current. This allows you to use a physically smaller inductor, or one with a lower DCR resulting in higher efficiency. Be aware that if the inductance differs from the simple rule above, then the maximum load current will depend on input voltage. There are several graphs in the Typical Performance Characteristics section of this data sheet that show the maximum load current as a function of input voltage and inductor value for several popular output voltages. Also, low inductance may result in discontinuous mode operation, which may be acceptable, but further reduces maximum load current. For details of maximum output current and discontinuous mode operation, see Linear Technology Application Note 44. Finally, for duty cycles greater than 50%(VOUT/VIN < 0.5), there is a minimum inductance required to avoid subharmonic oscillations. See Application Note 19 for detailed information on subharmonic oscillations. The following discussion assumes continuous inductor current. The minimum input voltage is determined by either the LT3506’s minimum operating voltage of ~3.6V, or by its maximum duty cycle. The duty cycle is the fraction of time that the internal switch is on and is determined by the input and output voltages: DC = (VOUT + VD)/(VIN – VSW + VD) where VD is the forward voltage drop of the catch diode (~0.4V) and VSW is the voltage drop of the internal switch (~0.3V at maximum load). This leads to a minimum input voltage of: VIN(MIN) = (VOUT + VD)/DCMAX - VD + VSW with DCMAX = 0.89 (0.78 for the LT3506A). A more detailed analysis includes inductor loss and the dependence of the diode and switch drop on operating current. A common application where the maximum duty cycle limits the input voltage range is the conversion of 5V to 3.3V. The maximum load current that the LT3506 can deliver at 3.3V depends on the accuracy of the 5V input supply. With a low loss inductor (DCR less than 80mW), the LT3506 can deliver 1.2A for VIN > 4.7V and 1.6A for VIN > 4.85V. The maximum input voltage is determined by the absolute maximum ratings of the VIN and BOOST pins and by the minimum duty cycle DCMIN = 0.08 (0.15 for the LT3506A): VIN(MAX) = (VOUT + VD)/DCMIN – VD + VSW. This limits the maximum input voltage to ~21V with VOUT = 1.2V and ~15V with VOUT = 0.8V. For the LT3506A the L = 2 • (VOUT + VD) for the LT3506 L = (VOUT + VD) for the LT3506A 3506afb LT3506/LT3506A APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO U W U U The current in the inductor is a triangle wave with an average value equal to the load current. The peak switch current is equal to the output current plus half the peak-topeak inductor ripple current. The LT3506 limits its switch current in order to protect itself and the system from overload faults. Therefore, the maximum output current that the LT3506 will deliver depends on the current limit, the inductor value and the input and output voltages. L is chosen based on output current requirements, output voltage ripple requirements, size restrictions and efficiency goals. When the switch is off, the inductor sees the output voltage plus the catch diode drop. This gives the peak-topeak ripple current in the inductor: ΔIL = (1 – DC)(VOUT + VD)/(L • f) where f is the switching frequency of the LT3506 and L is the value of the inductor. The peak inductor and switch current is ISWPK = ILPK = IOUT + ΔIL/2. To maintain output regulation, this peak current must be less than the LT3506’s switch current limit ILIM. ILIM is at least 2A at low duty cycle and decreases linearly to 1.7A at DC = 0.8. The maximum output current is a function of the chosen inductor value: IOUT(MAX) = ILIM – ΔIL/2 = 2A • (1 – 0.21 • DC) – ΔIL/2 If the inductor value is chosen so that the ripple current is small, then the available output current will be near the switch current limit. One approach to choosing the inductor is to start with the simple rule given above, look at the available inductors, and choose one to meet cost or space goals. Then use these equations to check that the LT3506 will be able to deliver the required output current. Note again that these equations assume that the inductor current is continuous. Discontinuous operation occurs when IOUT is less than ΔIL/2 as calculated above. Table 1. Inductors Part Number Value (μH) ISAT (A) DCR (W) Height (mm) CR43-3R3 3.3 1.44 0.086 3.5 CR43-4R7 4.7 1.15 0.109 3.5 CDC5d23-2R2 2.2 2.16 0.030 2.5 CDRH5D28-2R6 2.6 2.60 0.013 3.0 CDRH6D26-5R6 5.6 2.00 0.027 2.8 CDH113-100 10 2.00 0.047 3.7 DO1606T-152 1.5 2.10 0.060 2.0 DO1606T-222 2.2 1.70 0.070 2.0 DO1608C-332 3.3 2.00 0.080 2.9 DO1608C-472 4.7 1.50 0.090 2.9 DO1813P-682HC 6.8 2.20 0.080 5.0 SD414-2R2 2.2 2.73 0.061 1.35 SD414-6R8 6.8 1.64 0.135 1.35 UP1B-100 10 1.90 0.111 5.0 (D62F)847FY-2R4M 2.4 2.5 0.037 2.7 (D73LF)817FY2R2M 2.2 2.7 0.03 3.0 Sumida Coilcraft Cooper Toko Input Capacitor Selection Bypass the input of the LT3506 circuit with a 4.7μF or higher ceramic capacitor of X7R or X5R type. A lower value or a less expensive Y5V type can be used if there is additional bypassing provided by bulk electrolytic or tantalum capacitors. The following paragraphs describe the input capacitor considerations in more detail. Step-down regulators draw current from the input supply in pulses with very fast rise and fall times. The input capacitor is required to reduce the resulting voltage ripple at the LT3506 and to force this very high frequency switching current into a tight local loop, minimizing EMI. The input capaci- 3506afb LT3506/LT3506A APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO U W U U tor must have low impedance at the switching frequency to do this effectively, and it must have an adequate ripple current rating. With two switchers operating at the same frequency but with different phases and duty cycles, calculating the input capacitor RMS current is not simple. However, a conservative value is the RMS input current for the channel that is delivering most power (VOUT • IOUT). This is given by: IINRMS = IOUT VOUT • ( VIN − VOUT ) VIN < IOUT 2 and is largest when VIN = 2VOUT (50% duty cycle). As the second, lower power channel draws input current, the input capacitor’s RMS current actually decreases as the out-of-phase current cancels the current drawn by the higher power channel. Considering that the maximum load current from a single channel is ~1.6A, RMS ripple current will always be less than 0.8A. The high frequency of the LT3506 reduces the energy storage requirements of the input capacitor, so that the capacitance required is less than 22μF (less than 10μF for the LT3506A). The combination of small size and low impedance (low equivalent series resistance or ESR) of ceramic capacitors makes them the preferred choice. The low ESR results in very low voltage ripple and the capacitors can handle plenty of ripple current. They are also comparatively robust and can be used in this application at their rated voltage. X5R and X7R types are stable over temperature and applied voltage, and give dependable service. Other types (Y5V and Z5U) have very large temperature and voltage coefficients of capacitance, so they may have only a small fraction of their nominal capacitance in your application. While they will still handle the RMS ripple current, the input voltage ripple may become fairly large, and the ripple current may end up flowing from your input supply or from other bypass capacitors in your system, as opposed to being fully sourced from the local input capacitor. An alternative to a high value ceramic capacitor is a lower value along with a larger electrolytic capacitor, for example a 1μF ceramic capacitor in parallel with a low ESR tantalum capacitor. For the electrolytic capacitor, a value larger than 22mF (10mF for the LT3506A) will be required to meet the 10 ESR and ripple current requirements. Because the input capacitor is likely to see high surge currents when the input source is applied, tantalum capacitors should be surge rated. The manufacturer may also recommend operation below the rated voltage of the capacitor. Be sure to place the 1μF ceramic as close as possible to the VIN and GND pins on the IC for optimal noise immunity. A final caution is in order regarding the use of ceramic capacitors at the input. A ceramic input capacitor can combine with stray inductance to form a resonant tank circuit. If power is applied quickly (for example by plugging the circuit into a live power source) this tank can ring, doubling the input voltage and damaging the LT3506. The solution is to either clamp the input voltage or dampen the tank circuit by adding a lossy capacitor in parallel with the ceramic capacitor. For details, see Application Note 88. Output Capacitor Selection The output capacitor filters the inductor current to generate an output with low voltage ripple. It also stores energy in order satisfy transient loads and to stabilize the LT3506’s control loop. Because the LT3506 operates at a high frequency, you don’t need much output capacitance. Also, the current mode control loop doesn’t require the presence of output capacitor series resistance (ESR). For these reasons, you are free to use ceramic capacitors to achieve very low output ripple and small circuit size. Estimate output ripple with the following equations: VRIPPLE = ΔIL/(8 • f • COUT) for ceramic capacitors, and VRIPPLE = ΔIL • ESR for electrolytic capacitors (tantalum and aluminum); where ΔIL is the peak-to-peak ripple current in the inductor. The RMS content of this ripple is very low, and the RMS current rating of the output capacitor is usually not of concern. Another constraint on the output capacitor is that it must have greater energy storage than the inductor; if the stored energy in the inductor is transferred to the output, you would like the resulting voltage step to be small compared to the regulation voltage. For a 5% overshoot, this requirement becomes COUT > 10L(ILIM/VOUT)2. 3506afb LT3506/LT3506A APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO U W U U Finally, there must be enough capacitance for good transient performance. The last equation gives a good starting point. Alternatively, you can start with one of the designs in this data sheet and experiment to get the desired performance. This topic is covered more thoroughly in the section on loop compensation. For 5V and 3.3V outputs with greater than 1A output, a 22μF 6.3V ceramic capacitor (X5R or X7R) at the output results in very low output voltage ripple and good transient response. For lower voltages, 22μF is adequate but increasing COUT will improve transient performance. For the LT3506A, 10μF of output capacitance is sufficient at VOUT between 3.3V and 5V. Other types and values can be used. The following discusses tradeoffs in output ripple and transient performance. The high performance (low ESR), small size and robustness of ceramic capacitors make them the preferred type for LT3506 applications. However, all ceramic capacitors are not the same. As mentioned above, many of the higher value capacitors use poor dielectrics with high temperature and voltage coefficients. In particular, Y5V and Z5U types lose a large fraction of their capacitance with applied voltage and temperature extremes. Because the loop stability and transient response depend on the value of COUT, you may not be able to tolerate this loss. Use X7R and X5R types. You can also use electrolytic capacitors. The ESRs of most aluminum electrolytics are too large to deliver low output ripple. Tantalum and newer, lower ESR organic electrolytic capacitors intended for power supply use are suitable, and the manufacturers will specify the ESR. The choice of capacitor value will be based on the ESR required for low ripple. Because the volume of the capacitor determines its ESR, both the size and the value will be larger than a ceramic capacitor that would give similar ripple performance. One benefit is that the larger capacitance may give better transient response for large changes in load current. Table 2 lists several capacitor vendors. Table 2. Low-ESR Surface Mount Capacitors VENDOR TYPE SERIES Taiyo-Yuden Ceramic AVX Ceramic Tantalum Kemet Tantalum Tantalum Organic Aluminum Organic T491, T494, T495, T520 Sanyo Tantalum or Aluminum Organic POSCAP Panasonic Aluminum Organic SP CAP TDK Ceramic TPS A700 Catch Diode The catch diode (D1 in Figure 2) must have a reverse voltage rating greater than the maximum input voltage. The average current of the catch diode is given by: IDAVE=IOUT(1-DCMIN) A Schottky diode with a 1A average forward current rating will suffice for most applications. The ON Semiconductor MBRM120LT3 (20V) and MBRM130LT3 (30V) are good choices; they have a tiny package with good thermal properties. Many vendors have suitable surface mount versions of the 1N5817 (20V) and 1N5818 (30V) 1A Schottky diodes such as the Microsemi UPS120. Applications with large step down ratios and high output currents may have more than 1A of average diode current. The ON Semiconductor MBRS230LT3 or International Rectifier 20BQ030 (both 2A, 30V) would be good choices. BOOST Pin Considerations The capacitor and diode tied to the BOOST pin generate a voltage that is higher than the input voltage. In most cases a 0.1μF capacitor and fast switching diode (such as the CMDSH-3 or FMMD914) will work well. Figure 3 3506afb 11 LT3506/LT3506A APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO U U W U shows three ways to arrange the boost circuit. The BOOST pin must be more than 2.5V above the SW pin for full efficiency. For outputs of 3.3V and higher the standard circuit (Figure 3a) is best. For outputs between 2.8V and 3.3V, use a small Schottky diode (such as the BAT-54). For lower output voltages the boost diode can be tied to the input (Figure 3b). The circuit in Figure 3a is more efficient because the BOOST pin current comes from a lower voltage source. Finally, as shown in Figure 3c, the anode of the boost diode can be tied to another source that is at least 3V. For example, if you are generating 3.3V and 1.8V and the 3.3V is on whenever the 1.8V is on, the 1.8V boost diode can be connected to the 3.3V output. In any case, you must also be sure that the maximum voltage at the BOOST pin is less than the maximum specified in the Absolute Maximum Ratings section. The boost circuit can also run directly from a DC voltage that is higher than the input voltage by more than 3V, as in Figure 3d. The diode is used to prevent damage to the LT3506 in case VINB is held low while VIN is present. The circuit saves several components (both BOOST pins can be tied to D2). However, efficiency may be lower and dissipation in the LT3506 may be higher. Also, if VINB is absent, the LT3506 will still attempt to regulate the output, but will do so with very low efficiency and high dissipation because the switch will not be able to saturate, dropping 1.5V to 2V in conduction. D2 D2 C3 BOOST VIN VIN VOUT SW VIN VIN SW VBOOST – VSW ≅ VIN MAX VBOOST ≅ 2VIN VBOOST – VSW ≅ VOUT MAX VBOOST ≅ VIN + VOUT (3b) (3a) D2 D2 VINB >VIN + 3V VINB > 3V BOOST BOOST C3 LT3506 VIN VOUT GND GND VIN C3 BOOST LT3506 LT3506 LT3506 SW VOUT VIN VIN GND SW VOUT GND VBOOST – VSW ≅ VINB MAX VBOOST ≅ VINB + VIN MINIMUM VALUE FOR VINB = 3V MAX VBOOST – VSW ≅ VINB MAX VBOOST ≅ VINB MINIMUM VALUE FOR VINB = VIN + 3V (3c) 3506 F03 (3d) Figure 3. Generating the Boost Voltage 3506afb 12 LT3506/LT3506A APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO U W U U The minimum input voltage of an LT3506 application is limited by the minimum operating voltage (<3.6V) and by the maximum duty cycle as outlined above. For proper start-up, the minimum input voltage is also limited by the boost circuit. If the input voltage is ramped slowly, or the LT3506 is turned on with its RUN/SS pin when the output is already in regulation, then the boost capacitor may not be fully charged. Because the boost capacitor is charged with the energy stored in the inductor, the circuit will rely on some minimum load current to get the boost circuit running properly. This minimum load will depend on input and output voltages, and on the arrangement of the boost circuit. The minimum load generally goes to zero once the circuit has started. The plots below show the minimum load current to start and to run as a function of input voltage for 3.3V and 5V outputs. In many cases the discharged output capacitor will present a load to the switcher which will allow it to start. The plots show the worst-case situation where VIN is ramping very slowly. Use a Schottky diode (such as the BAT-54) for the lowest start-up voltage. Minimum Input Voltage, VOUT = 3.3V (LT3506A) 5.5 VIN TO START 4.5 4.0 VIN TO RUN 3.0 0.001 TA = 25°C DBOOST = 1N5817 VIN TO START 6.5 BOOST DIODE TIED TO OUTPUT 3.5 7.0 TA = 25°C DBOOST = 1N5817 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) INPUT VOLTAGE (V) 5.0 Minimum Input Voltage, VOUT = 5V (LT3506A) BOOST DIODE TIED TO OUTPUT 6.0 5.5 VIN TO RUN 5.0 BOOST DIODE TIED TO INPUT 0.01 0.1 ILOAD (A) 1 3506 G14 4.5 0.001 BOOST DIODE TIED TO INPUT 0.01 0.1 1 ILOAD (A) 3506 G15 3506afb 13 LT3506/LT3506A APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO U W U U Frequency Compensation Loop compensation determines the stability and transient performance. Designing the compensation network is a bit complicated and the best values depend on the application and in particular the type of output capacitor. A practical approach 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 LT1375 data sheet contains a more thorough discussion of loop compensation and describes how to test the stability using a transient load. Figure 4 shows an equivalent circuit for the LT3506 control loop. The error amp is a transconductance amplifier with finite output impedance. The power section, consisting of the modulator, power switch and inductor, is modeled as a transconductance amplifier generating an output current proportional to the voltage at the VC pin. Note that the output capacitor integrates this current, and that the capacitor on the VC pin (CC) integrates the error amplifier output current, resulting in two poles in the loop. In most cases a zero is required and comes from either the output capacitor ESR or from a resistor in series with CC. This simple model works well as long as the value of the inductor is not too high and the loop crossover frequency is much lower than the switching frequency. A phase lead capacitor (CPL) across the feedback divider may improve the transient response. 330umhos 1MΩ GND + Frequency compensation is provided by the components tied to the VC pin. Generally a capacitor and a resistor in series to ground determine loop gain. In addition, there is a lower value capacitor in parallel. This capacitor is not part of the loop compensation but is used to filter noise at the switching frequency. VSW ERROR AMPLIFIER OUTPUT R1 ESR VFB 800mV VC RC CPL FB – The LT3506 uses current mode control to regulate the output. This simplifies loop compensation. In particular, the LT3506 does not require the ESR of the output capacitor for stability so you are free to use ceramic capacitors to achieve low output ripple and small circuit size. LT3506 CURRENT MODE POWER STAGE gmp 2.4A/V C1 R2 CF C1 + POLYMER OR TANTALUM CERAMIC CC 3506 F04 Figure 4. Circuit Model for Frequency Compensation Soft-Start and Shutdown The RUN/SS (Run/Soft-Start) pins are used to place the individual switching regulators and the internal bias circuits in shutdown mode. They also provide a soft-start function. To shut down either regulator, pull the RUN/SS pin to ground with an open-drain or collector. If both RUN/SS pins are pulled to ground, the LT3506 enters its shutdown mode with both regulators off and quiescent current reduced to ~30μA. Internal 2μA current sources pull up on each pin. If either pin reaches ~0.6V, the internal bias circuits start and the quiescent current increases to ~3.5mA. If a capacitor is tied from the RUN/SS pin to ground, then the internal pull-up current will generate a voltage ramp on this pin. This voltage clamps the VC pin, limiting the peak switch current and therefore input current during start-up. A good value for the soft-start capacitor is COUT/10,000, where COUT is the value of the output capacitor. The RUN/SS pins can be left floating if the shutdown feature is not used. They can also be tied together with a single capacitor providing soft-start. The internal current sources will charge these pins to ~2.5V. The RUN/SS pins provide a soft-start function that limits peak input current to the circuit during start-up. This helps to avoid drawing more current than the input source can 3506afb 14 LT3506/LT3506A APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO U W U U supply or glitching the input supply when the LT3506 is enabled. The RUN/SS pins do not provide an accurate delay to start or an accurately controlled ramp at the output voltage, both of which depend on the output capacitance and the load current. However, the power good indicators can be used to sequence the two outputs, as described below. Power Good Indicators The PG pin is the open collector output of an internal comparator. PG remains low until the FB pin is within 10% of the final regulation voltage. Tie the PG pin to any supply with a pull-up resistor that will supply less than 250μA. Note that this pin will be open when the LT3506 is placed in shutdown mode (both RUN/SS pins at ground) regardless of the voltage at the FB pin. Power good is valid when the LT3506 is enabled (either RUN/SS pin is high) and VIN is greater than ~2.4V. Output Sequencing The PG and RUN/SS pins can be used to sequence the two outputs. Figure 5 shows several circuits to do this. In each case channel 1 starts first. Note that these circuits sequence the outputs during start-up. When shut down the two channels turn off simultaneously. In Figure 5a, a larger capacitor on RUN/SS2 delays channel 2 with respect to channel 1. The soft-start capacitor on RUN/SS2 should be at least twice the value of the capacitor on RUN/SS1. A larger ratio may be required, depending on the output capacitance and load on each channel. Make sure to test the circuit in the system before deciding on final values for these capacitors. The circuit in Figure 5b requires the fewest components, with both channels sharing a single soft-start capacitor. The power good comparator of channel 1 disables channel 2 until output 1 is in regulation. For independent control of channel 2, use the circuit in Figure 5c. The capacitor on RUN/SS1 is smaller than the capaciRUN/SS1 RUN/SS1 OFF ON 1nF LT3506 OFF ON 1nF VC2 LT3506 RUN/SS2 GND RUN/SS2 PG1 GND 2.2nF (5a) Channel 2 is Delayed (5b) Fewest Components RUN/SS1 OFF ON OFF2 ON2 1nF LT3506 PG1 RUN/SS1 OFF ON 1nF RUN/SS2 GND 1.5nF RUN/SS2 GND 1.5nF (5c) Independent Control of Channel 2 LT3506 PG1 3506 F05 (5d) Doesn't Work ! Figure 5. Sequencing the Outputs 3506afb 15 LT3506/LT3506A APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO U U W U tor on RUN/SS2. This allows the LT3506 to start up and enable its power good comparator before RUN/SS2 gets high enough to allow channel 2 to start switching. Channel 2 only operates when it is enabled with the external control signals and output 1 is in regulation. The circuit in Figure 5a leaves both power good indicates free. However, the circuits in Figures 5b and 5c have another advantage. As well as sequencing the two outputs at start-up, they also disable channel 2 if output 1 falls out of regulation (due to a short circuit or a collapsing input voltage). PARASITIC DIODE D4 SW VOUT LT3506 3506 F06 Figure 6. Shorted Input Protection and needs to generate 12V and 2.5V, it would be more efficient to generate the 2.5V output from the 5V supply and the 12V output from the 18V supply. The LT3506 can step down 18V to 2.5V, but the efficiency would be lower than stepping down from 5V to 2.5V. Finally, be aware that the circuit in Figure 5d does not work, because the power good comparators are disabled in shutdown. When the system is placed in shutdown mode by pulling down on RUN/SS1, then output 1 will go low, PG1 will pull down on RUN/SS2, and the LT3506 will enter its low current shutdown state. This disables PG1, and RUN/SS2 ramps up again to enable the LT3506. The circuit will oscillate and pull extra current from the input. This feature can also be used when the maximum stepdown ratio is exceeded. In this case, VIN2 can be tied to VOUT1 for applications requiring high VIN to VOUT ratios. A dual step-down application steps down the input voltage (VIN1) to the highest output voltage then uses that voltage to power the second channel (VIN2). VOUT1 must be able to provide enough current for its output plus the average current drawn from VOUT2. Note that the VOUT1 must be above minimum input voltage for VIN2 when the second channel starts to switch. Delaying the second channel can be accomplished by either using independent soft-start capacitors or sequencing with the PG1 output. The Two Stage Step-Down circuit in the Applications section shows an example of the latter approach. Multiple Input Supplies The internal supplies of the LT3506 operate from VIN1. It is possible to supply VIN2 from a different source, provided VIN1 is above the minimum supply level whenever VIN2 is present. This could be used when a system has two primary supplies available. It is more efficient to generate the desired outputs with the lowest step-down ratio possible. For example, if a system has 18V and 5V power available VIN VIN VIN VIN SW GND SW GND (7a) VIN IC1 (7b) VSW C1 L1 SW D1 GND C2 3506 F07 (7c) Figure 7. Subtracting the Current when the Switch is ON (a) From the Current when the Switch in OFF (b) Reveals the Path of the High Frequency Switching current (c) Keep This Loop Small. The Voltage on the SW and BOOST Nodes will also be Switched; Keep these Nodes as Small as Possible. Finally, Make Sure the Circuit is Shielded with a Local Ground Plane. 3506afb 16 LT3506/LT3506A APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO U W U U Shorted Input Protection If the inductor is chosen so that it won’t saturate excessively, the LT3506 will tolerate a shorted output. There is another situation to consider in systems where the output will be held high when the input to the LT3506 is absent. If the VIN and one of the RUN/SS pins are allowed to float, then the LT3506’s internal circuitry will pull its quiescent current through its SW pin. This is fine if your system can tolerate a few mA of load in this state. With both RUN/SS pins grounded, the LT3506 enters shutdown mode and the SW pin current drops to ~30μA. However, if the VIN pin is grounded while the output is held high, then parasitic diodes inside the LT3506 can pull large currents from the PIN 1 TOP MARK VOUT1 VIA TO LOCAL GROUND PLANE VIA TO VIN output through the SW pin and the VIN pin. A Schottky diode in series with the input to the LT3506 will protect the LT3506 and the system from a shorted or reversed input, as shown in Figure 6. PCB Layout For proper operation and minimum EMI, care must be taken during printed circuit board (PCB) layout. Figure 7 shows the high-di/dt paths in the buck regulator circuit. Note that large, switched currents flow in the power switch, the catch diode and the input capacitor. The loop formed by these components should be as small as possible. These components, along with the inductor and output capacitor, should be placed on the same side of the circuit board, and their connections should be made on that layer. Place a local, unbroken ground plane below these components, and tie this ground plane to system ground at one location, ideally at the ground terminal of the output capacitor C2. Additionally, the SW and BOOST nodes should be kept as small as possible. Figure 8 shows recommended component placement with trace and via locations. Thermal Considerations GND VOUT2 3506 F08 Figure 8. A Good PCB Layout Ensures Proper Low EMI Operation The PCB must also provide heat sinking to keep the LT3506 cool. The exposed metal on the bottom of the package must be soldered to a ground plane. This ground should be tied to other copper layers below with thermal vias; these layers will spread the heat dissipated by the LT3506. Place additional vias near the catch diodes. Adding more copper to the top and bottom layers and tying this copper to the internal planes with vias can reduce thermal resistance further. With these steps, the thermal resistance from die (or junction) to ambient can be reduced to qJA = 43°C/W. The power dissipation in the other power components— catch diodes, boost diodes and inductors, cause additional copper heating and can further increase what the IC sees as ambient temperature. See the LT1767 data sheet’s Thermal Considerations section. 3506afb 17 LT3506/LT3506A APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO U W U U Single, Low-Ripple 3.2A Output The LT3506 can generate a single, low-ripple 3.2A output if the outputs of the two switching regulators are tied together and share a single output capacitor. By tying the two FB pins together and the two VC pins together, the two channels will share the load current. There are several advantages to this two-phase buck regulator. Ripple currents at the input and output are reduced, reducing voltage ripple and allowing the use of smaller, less expensive capacitors. Although two inductors are required, each will be smaller than the inductor required for a single-phase regulator. This may be important when there are tight height restrictions on the circuit. The Typical Applications section shows circuits with maximum heights of 1.4mm, 1.8mm and 2.1mm. There is one special consideration regarding the two phase circuit. When the difference between the input voltage and output voltage is less than 2.5V, then the boost circuits may prevent the two channels from properly sharing current. If, for example, channel 1 gets started first, it can supply the load current, while channel 2 never switches enough current to get its boost capacitor charged. In this case, channel 1 will supply the load until it reaches current limit, the output voltage drops, and channel 2 gets started. The solution is to generate a boost supply generated from either SW pin that will service both BOOST pins. The low profile, single output 5V to 3.3V converter shown in the Typical Applications section shows how to do this. Other Linear Technology Publications Application notes 19, 35 and 44 contain more detailed descriptions and design information for buck regulators and other switching regulators. The LT1376 data sheet has a more extensive discussion of output ripple, loop compensation and stability testing. Design note 100 shows how to generate a dual (+ and –) output supply using a buck regulator 3506afb 18 LT3506/LT3506A TYPICAL APPLICATIO S U 1.8V and 1.2V Outputs with Sequencing VIN 4.5V TO 21V D3a D3b 22µF VIN1 VIN2 BOOST1 L1 4.7µH VOUT1 1.8V 1.5A LT3506 0.22µF 18.7k 1500pF D1 47µF 15k BOOST2 L2 3.3µH 0.22µF SW1 SW2 FB1 FB2 VC1 VC2 VOUT2 1.2V 1.5A 16.2k 1000pF D2 15k 20k 68µF 32.4k RUN/SS1 PGOOD1 4.7nF RUN/SS2 100k 3506 TA01 PGOOD2 GND PGOOD D1, D2: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBRS230LT3 D3: BAT-54A L1: COILCRAFT MSS6122-472 L2: TDK SLF7028-3R3M OUTPUT CURRENTS CAN INCREASE TO 1.6A WHEN VIN>12V. 1.8V and ±5V Outputs VOUT2 VIN 7V TO 25V D3a 22µF L1 4.7µH D1 22µF BOOST2 LT3506 0.22µF 1500pF 15k 47k VIN1 VIN2 18.7k 47µF D4 D3b BOOST1 VOUT1 1.8V 1.5A VOUT3 –5V 0.3A 0.22µF SW1 SW2 FB1 FB2 VC1 VC2 2.2µF L2 4.7µH VOUT2 5V 0.6A 69.8k 1500pF D2 15k 15k 22µF 13.3k RUN/SS1 4.7nF 100k PGOOD2 RUN/SS2 PGOOD1 PGOOD D1: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBRS230LT3 D2: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBRM130LT3 D3: BAT-54A D4: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBR0530 3506 TA02 2.2nF GND L1: COILCRAFT MSS6122-472 L2: COILTRONICS CTX5-1A IOUT3 SHOULD NEVER EXCEED 1/2 OF IOUT2. SEE DESIGN NOTE 100 FOR DETAILS ON GENERATING DUAL OUTPUTS USING A BUCK REGULATOR. 3506afb 19 LT3506/LT3506A TYPICAL APPLICATIO S U Low Ripple, Low Profile 1.2V, 3A Converter, Maximum Height = 2mm VIN 4.5V TO 21V D3a 22µF D3b VIN1 VIN2 BOOST1 LT3506 20k 1000pF VOUT L1 4.1µH 0.22µF VC1 SW1 VC2 BOOST2 D1 L2 4.1µH 0.22µF 4.7nF RUN/SS1 100k SW2 D2 RUN/SS2 PGOOD VOUT2 1.2V 3A PGOOD1 FB1 PGOOD2 FB2 16.2k GND 32.4k D1, D2: DIODES, INC. B230A D3: BAT-54A L1, L2: SUMIDA CDRH5D18-4R1 68µF 3506 TA03 Two Stage Step Down, Up to 25V Input to 1.2V Output VIN 8V TO 25V D3a D3b 22µF VIN1 VIN2 BOOST1 VOUT1 5V 1A L1 10µH LT3506 0.22µF 69.8k 1500pF D1 47µF 13.3k BOOST2 L2 2.2µH 0.22µF SW1 SW2 FB1 FB2 VC1 VC2 VOUT2 1.2V 1.5A 16.2k 1000pF 15k D2 20k 32.4k 68µF 100k RUN/SS1 PGOOD1 4.7nF RUN/SS2 PGOOD2 GND D1, D2: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBRS230LT3 D3: BAT-54A 3506 TA04 PGOOD L1: COOPER UP1B-100 L2: COOPER UP0.4C-2R2 3506afb 20 LT3506/LT3506A TYPICAL APPLICATIO S U Low Ripple, Low Profile 0.8V, 3A Converter, Maximum Height = 1mm VIN 3.6V TO 8V D3a 22µF D3b VIN1 VIN2 BOOST1 LT3506AEDHD 20k 1000pF VOUT L1 1.5µH 0.1µF VC1 SW1 VC2 BOOST2 D1 L2 1.5µH 0.1µF 4.7nF RUN/SS1 100k SW2 D2 RUN/SS2 PGOOD VOUT 0.8V 3A PGOOD1 FB1 PGOOD2 FB2 10k GND 68µF D1, D2: DIODES, INC. DFLS230L D3: BAT-54AT L1, L2: COILCRAFT LPO6610-152ML 3506 TA05 Low Profile 1.8V and 1.3V Outputs with Sequencing, Maximum Height = 1.2mm VIN 4.5V TO 10V D3a 10µF D3b VIN1 VIN2 BOOST1 L1 2.2µH VOUT1 1.8V 1.5A LT3506AEDHD 0.1µF 18.7k 1.5nF D1 22µF BOOST2 15k SW1 SW2 FB1 FB2 VC1 VC2 10k L2 2.2µH 0.1µF VOUT2 1.3V 1.6A 17.4k 1.5nF D2 15k 47µF 28k RUN/SS1 PGOOD1 4.7nF 100k RUN/SS2 3506 TA06 PGOOD2 PGOOD GND D1, D2: DIODES, INC. DFLS230L D3: BAT-54AW L1, L2: COILCRAFT LPS4012-222 3506afb 21 LT3506/LT3506A Package Description DHD Package 16-Lead Plastic DFN (5mm × 4mm) (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1707) 0.70 ±0.05 4.50 ±0.05 3.10 ±0.05 2.44 ±0.05 (2 SIDES) PACKAGE OUTLINE 0.25 ± 0.05 0.50 BSC 4.34 ±0.05 (2 SIDES) RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS 5.00 ±0.10 (2 SIDES) R = 0.20 TYP 4.00 ±0.10 (2 SIDES) 9 R = 0.115 TYP 0.40 ± 0.10 16 2.44 ± 0.10 (2 SIDES) PIN 1 TOP MARK (SEE NOTE 6) PIN 1 NOTCH 8 0.200 REF 1 0.25 ± 0.05 0.50 BSC 0.75 ±0.05 0.00 – 0.05 (DHD16) DFN 0504 4.34 ±0.10 (2 SIDES) BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD NOTE: 1. DRAWING PROPOSED TO BE MADE VARIATION OF VERSION (WJGD-2) IN JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE MO-229 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 0.15mm 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 3506afb 22 LT3506/LT3506A Package Description FE Package 16-Lead Plastic TSSOP (4.4mm) (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1663) Exposed Pad Variation BA 4.90 – 5.10* (.193 – .201) 2.74 (.108) 2.74 (.108) 16 1514 13 12 1110 6.60 ±0.10 4.50 ±0.10 9 2.74 (.108) 2.74 6.40 (.108) (.252) BSC SEE NOTE 4 0.45 ±0.05 1.05 ±0.10 0.65 BSC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT 4.30 – 4.50* (.169 – .177) 0.09 – 0.20 (.0035 – .0079) 0.50 – 0.75 (.020 – .030) NOTE: 1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETERS MILLIMETERS 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN (INCHES) 3. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE 0.25 REF 1.10 (.0433) MAX 0° – 8° 0.65 (.0256) BSC 0.195 – 0.30 (.0077 – .0118) TYP 0.05 – 0.15 (.002 – .006) FE16 (BA) TSSOP 0204 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 3506afb 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. 23 LT3506/LT3506A Related Parts PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMMENTS LT1765 25V, 2.75A (IOUT), 1.25MHz, High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Converter VIN: 3V to 25V, VOUT(MIN) = 1.2V, IQ = 1mA, S8, TSSOP16E Packages LT1766 60V, 1.2A (IOUT), 200kHz, High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Converter VIN: 5.5V to 60V, VOUT(MIN) = 1.2V, IQ = 2.5mA, TSSOP16/TSSOP16E Packages LT1767 25V, 1.2A (IOUT), 1.25MHz, High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Converter VIN: 3V to 25V, VOUT(MIN) = 1.2V, IQ = 1mA, MS8, MS8E Packages LT1940/LT1940L Dual Monolithic 1.4A, 1.1MHz StepDown Switching Regulator VIN: 3.6V to 25V, VOUT(MIN) = 1.25V, IQ = 3.8mA, TSSOP16E Packages LTC3407/LTC3407-2 Dual 600mA/800mA, 1.5MHz, Synchronous Step-Down Regulator VIN: 2.5V to 5.5V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.6V, IQ = 40mA, MSE Package LT3493 1.2A, 750kHz Step-Down Switching Regulator in 2mm × 3mm DFN VIN: 3.6V to 36V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.78V, IQ = 1.9mA, 2mm × 3mm DFN Package LT3505 1.2A, 3MHz Step-Down Switching Regulator in 3mm × 3mm DFN VIN: 3.6V to 36V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.8V, IQ = 2mA, DFN or MSE10 Package LTC3548 Dual 800mA and 400mA, 2.25MHz, Synchronous Step-Down Regulator VIN: 2.5V to 5.5V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.6V, IQ = 40µA, 3mm × 3mm DFN or MSE10 Package LTC3549 Dual 300mA, 2.25MHz, Synchronous Step-Down Regulator VIN: 2.5V to 5.5V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.6V, IQ = 40µA, 3mm × 3mm DFN Package LTC3701 Two Phase, Dual, 500kHz, Constant Frequency, Current Mode, High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Controller VIN: 2.5V to 10V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.8V, IQ = 460µA, SSOP-16 Package LTC3736 Dual Two Phase, No RSENSE™, Synchronous Controller with Output Tracking VIN: 2.75V to 9.8V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.6V, IQ = 300µA, 4mm × 4mm QFN or SSOP-24 Packages LTC3737 Dual Two Phase, No RSENSE DC/DC Controller with Output Tracking VIN: 2.75V to 9.8V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.6V, IQ = 220µA, 4mm × 4mm QFN or SSOP-24 Packages No RSENSE is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. 3506afb 24 Linear Technology Corporation LT 0807 REV B • PRINTED IN USA 1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7417 (408) 432-1900 ● FAX: (408) 434-0507 ● www.linear.com LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 2006