FeaTures
High Efficiency: Over 90%
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High Output Currents Easily Achieved
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Wide V
Range: 2.5V to 9.8V
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IN
V
Limited Only by External Components
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OUT
Constant Frequency 550kHz Operation
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Burst Mode™ Operation at Light Load
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Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load
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Transient Response
Low Quiescent Current: 270µA
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Shutdown Mode Draws Only 8µA Supply Current
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±2.5% Reference Accuracy
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Tiny 6-Lead SOT-23 Package
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applicaTions
Lithium-Ion-Powered Applications
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Cellular Telephones
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Wireless Modems
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Portable Computers
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Scanners
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Typical applicaTion
147k
1
I
/RUN
V
TH
IN
LTC1872
220pF
2
–
GND
SENSE
80.6k
3
V
NGATE
FB
422k
C1: TAIYO YUDEN CERAMIC EMK325BJ106MNT
C2: MURATA GRM42-2X5R226K6.3
D1: IR10BQ015
L1: MURATA LQN6C4R7M04
M1: IRLMS2002
R1: DALE 0.25W
Figure 1. LTC1872 High Output Current 3.3V to 5V Boost Converter
C1
R1
10µF
0.03
10V
5
L1
4.7µH
4
+
C2
6
D1
M1
2× 22F
6.3V
For more information
Constant Frequency
Current Mode Step-Up
DC/DC Controller in SOT-23
DescripTion
The
LTC
1872
is a constant frequency current mode step-
®
up DC/DC controller providing excellent AC and DC load
and line regulation. The device incorporates an accurate
undervoltage lockout feature that shuts down the LTC1872
when the input voltage falls below 2.0V.
The LTC1872 boasts a ±2.5% output voltage accuracy
and consumes only 270µA of quiescent current. For ap-
plications where efficiency is a prime consideration, the
LTC1872 is configured for Burst Mode operation, which
enhances efficiency at low output current.
In shutdown, the device draws a mere 8µA. The high
550kHz constant operating frequency allows the use of a
small external inductor.
The LTC1872 is available in a small footprint 6-lead
SOT-23.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Burst Mode, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks
of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
V
IN
3.3V
100
95
90
V
OUT
85
5V
1A
80
75
70
65
1
1872 TA01
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LTC1872
Efficiency vs Load Current
V
= 3.3V
IN
V
= 5V
OUT
10
100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
1872 TA01b
1000
1872fa
1
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