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Linear Technology LTC3542 Quick Start Manual

Demonstration circuit 993 500ma, 2.25 mhz synchronous step-down regulator

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QUICK START GUIDE FOR DEMONSTRATION CIRCUIT 993
DESCRIPTION
Demonstration circuit 993A is a step-down converter,
using the LTC3542 monolithic synchronous buck regula-
tor. The DC993A has an input voltage range of 2.5V to
5.5V, and is capable of delivering up to 500 mA of output
current in a small 2x2 mm DFN package. The output
voltage of the DC993A can be set as low as 0.6V, the
reference voltage of the LTC3542. At low load currents,
the DC993A can operate in either noise sensitive applica-
tions, due to the capability of the LTC3542 to operate in
pulse-skipping mode, or in high efficiency applications,
because the LTC3542 can also operate in Burst Mode.
Of course, in continuous mode, or large load current
Table 1. Performance Summary (T A = 25°C)
PARAMETER
Minimum Input Voltage
Maximum Input Voltage
Run/Shutdown
Output Voltage V OUT
Typical Output Ripple V OUT
Output Regulation
Nominal Switching Frequency
Operation Modes
500MA, 2.25 MHZ SYNCHRONOUS STEP-DOWN REGULATOR
CONDITIONS
GND = Shutdown
V IN = Run
V IN = 2.5V to 5.5V, I OUT = 0A to 500 mA
V IN = 5V, I OUT = 500 mA (20 MHz BW)
Line
Load
Burst Mode - V IN = 3.6V, V OUT = 1.8V
Pulse-Skip - V IN = 3.6V, V OUT = 1.8V
applications, the DC993A is a high efficiency circuit -
over 90% in some cases. The DC993A consumes only
27 uA during sleep mode operation, and during shut-
down, it consumes at less than 1 uA. Because of the
high switching frequency of the LTC3542 – nominal 2.25
MHz - the DC993A uses low profile surface mount com-
ponents. These features, plus the LTC3542 coming in a
either a tiny 2x2 mm 6-Lead DFN package or a small 6-
Lead SOT package, make the DC993A an ideal circuit for
use in battery-powered, hand-held applications. Gerber
files for this circuit are available. Call the LTC Fac-
tory.
LTC3542
VALUE
2.5V
5.5V
1.2V ±4% (1.152V – 1.248V)
1.5V ±4% (1.44V - 1.56V)
1.8V ±4% (1.728V – 1.872V)
< 20mV P–P
±1%
±1%
2.25 MHz
~60 mA ± 10 mA
~60 mA ± 10 mA
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  • Page 1 DC993A can operate in either noise sensitive applica- either a tiny 2x2 mm 6-Lead DFN package or a small 6- tions, due to the capability of the LTC3542 to operate in Lead SOT package, make the DC993A an ideal circuit for use in battery-powered, hand-held applications.
  • Page 2: Quick Start Procedure

    QUICK START PROCEDURE Demonstration Circuit 993 is easy to set up to evalu- be regulating. Measure Vout - it should measure ate the performance of the LTC3542. For proper 1.2V +/- 2% (1.176V to 1.224V). measurement equipment configuration, set up the Vary the input voltage from 2.5V to 5.5V and adjust...
  • Page 3 500MA, 2.25 MHZ SYNCHRONOUS STEP-DOWN REGULATOR Demonstration circuit 993 is a step-down converter based on the LTC3542 monolithic synchronous buck regulator. The DC993 is easy to set up and evaluate the performance of the LTC3542. Refer to Figure 1 for proper equipment set-up .
  • Page 4 QUICK START GUIDE FOR DEMONSTRATION CIRCUIT 993 500MA, 2.25 MHZ SYNCHRONOUS STEP-DOWN REGULATOR...
  • Page 5 Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: Analog Devices Inc. DC993A...

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