Description
Demonstration circuit 1878A features the LTC3789EGN,
a high efficiency switching step-up/down controller. The
input range has been extended to 75V by using a LTC4444-
5 MOSFET driver on the input side. The minimum input
voltage is 8V. The output voltage is 12V. The board is
capable of delivering up to 5A of output current over the
input voltage range.
The LTC3789EGN is a high performance switching regula-
tor controller designed to regulate the output using input
voltages above, below or equal to the output voltage.
Synchronous operation provides very high efficiency, up
to 97%. Constant frequency current mode architecture
allows phase-lockable frequency from 200kHz to 600kHz.
performance summary
PARAMETER
Minimum Input Voltage
Maximum Input Voltage
Output Voltage V
Regulation
OUT
Maximum Continuous Output Current
Default Operating Frequency
External Clock Synchronous Frequency Range
Efficiency
Load Transient
DEMO MANUAL DC1878A
An accurate output current limit provides support for bat-
tery charging. A wide input and output range with smooth
transfer function through all operating modes makes the
product ideal for automotive, telecom and battery systems.
The MODE/PLLIN pin can select between pulse-skipping
mode and forced continuous mode operation and allows
the IC to be synchronized to an external clock. A power
good output pin indicates when the output is within 7.5%
of its set point.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo
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(T
= 25°C)
A
CONDITIONS
V
= 8V – 75V, I
= 0A – 5A
IN
OUT
Some Airflow May Be Needed at High Input Voltage and
Continuous Full Load
R3 = 0Ω
V
= 8V to 75V, I
= 5A
IN
OUT
LTC3789EGN
8V to 75V
IN
DC/DC Converter
VALUE
8V
75V
12V ± 2%
5A
200kHz
200kHz – 600kHz
90.5% to 97%. See Figures 3 and 6
See Figure 5
Buck/Boost
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