DESCRIPTION
Demonstration circuit 1722A is a high voltage, current
mode DC/DC step-down converter featuring the
The board operates from an input range of 3.5V to 55V,
and provides a 5V, 2A output when the input exceeds 5V.
The PMOSFET architecture allows it to operate seamlessly
up to 100% duty cycle, and function as a saturated switch
below the regulation threshold, down to 3.5V
at 350kHz and may be synchronized to an external clock.
A soft-start feature controls output voltage slew rate at
start-up, reducing current surge and voltage overshoot.
Burst Mode
operation that improves efficiency at light
®
loads can be enabled with a jumper. A power good output
signal is provided. The demonstration board has options
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
V
Input Supply Range
IN
V
Output Voltage
OUT
I
Output Current Range, Continuous
OUT
f
Switching (Clock) Frequency
SW
V
Output Ripple
OUT(P-P)
V
Output Regulation
REG
P
/P
Efficiency (See Figure 3)
OUT
IN
Approximate Size
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DEMO MANUAL DC1722A
100% Duty Cycle Capability
for larger MOSFET and diode packages on the back of the
LTC
3864.
board for higher output current requirements.
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This board is suitable for a wide range of automotive,
telecom, industrial, and other applications. The LTC3864
is available in small 12-pin thermally enhanced MSOP and
DFN packages. For other output requirements, see the
. It operates
LTC3864 data sheet or contact the LTC factory.
IN
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo/DC1722A
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, Burst Mode and the Linear logo are registered trademarks
of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Specifications are at T
CONDITIONS
V
= 14V, I
= 2A (20MHz BW)
IN
OUT
Line and Load (5.5V
to 55V
, 0A
IN
IN
V
=14V, I
= 2A
IN
OUT
Component Area x Top Component Height
55V Low I
Q
DC/DC Converter with
= 25°C
A
MIN
TYP
3.5
5.0
0
350
to 2A
)
0.23
OUT
OUT
0.6 × 0.6 × 0.14
LTC3864
Step-Down
MAX
UNITS
55
V
V
2
A
kHz
15
mV
P–P
%
84
%
Inches
dc1722afa
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