Description
Demonstration circuit 1980A is a triple current mode PWM
step-down DC/DC converter featuring the
demo circuit is designed for 5V, 3.3V and 1.8V outputs
from a 5.4V to 36V input. The current capability of 5V
and 1.8V outputs is 1A and the 3.3V output is capable of
2A output. Individual soft-start and current limit for each
output as well as frequency synchronous function simplify
the complex design of triple-output power converters.
Each converter is synchronized to either a common ex-
ternal clock input or a resistor programmable 250kHz to
2.2MHz internal oscillator. Programmable frequency allows
optimization between efficiency and external component
size. Each output can be independently disabled using its
own RUN/SS pin.
The LT3514 data sheet gives complete description of the
device, operation and application information. The data
sheet must be read in conjunction with this quick start
guide for the demo circuit 1980A.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo
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performance summary
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
V
Input Supply Range
IN
V
Output Voltage 1
OUT1
V
Output Voltage 3
OUT3
V
Output Voltage 4
OUT4
Frequency
Switching Frequency
I
V
Maximum Output Current
OUT1
OUT1
DEMO MANUAL DC1980A
Triple Step-Down Switching Regulator
with 100% Duty Cycle Operation
LT
3514. The
®
Figure 1. System Efficiency at f = 1MHz with I
and I
OUT3
Figure 2. Thermal Image at V
I
Specifications are at T
CONDITIONS
V
= 12V
IN
V
= 5.4V ~ 36V
IN
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
5
10
15
20
25
V
(V)
IN
= 2A
IN
= I
= 1A and I
= 2A
OUT1
OUT4
OUT3
= 25°C
A
MIN
5.4
4.85
3.2
1.746
0.9
1
LT3514
30
35
40
DC1980a F01
= I
= 1A
OUT1
OUT4
DC1980a F02
= 12V, f = 1MHz with
TYP
MAX
UNITS
36
V
5
5.15
V
3.3
3.4
V
1.8
1.854
V
1
1.1
MHz
A
dc1980af
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