DESCRIPTION
The demo circuit 1537A is a dual current mode PWM
step-down DC/DC converter featuring LT
circuit is designed for 5V and 3.3V outputs from a 7V to
60V input. The current capability of each channel is up to 3A
when running individually and 2A when both are sourcing
the same current without special heat sinking. Individual
soft-start, current limit, comparator, input voltage for each
output as well as frequency division and synchronous
and clock output functions simplify the complex design
of dual-output power converters
Both converters are synchronized to either a common
external clock input or a resistor programmable 250kHz to
2MHz internal oscillator. At all frequencies, a 180° phase
shift between channels is maintained, reducing voltage
ripple. Programmable frequency allows optimization be-
tween efficiency and external component size. Each output
can be independently disabled using its own SHDN pin
and be placed in a low quiescent current shutdown mode.
The LT3992 data sheet gives complete description of the
device, operation and application information. The data
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
PARAMETER
Minimum Input Voltage
Maximum Input Voltage
Output Voltage V
OUT1
Output Voltage V
OUT2
Switching Frequency
Maximum Output Current I
Maximum Output Current I
Voltage Ripple V
OUT1
Voltage Ripple V
OUT2
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CONDITIONS
V
= 7~ 60V
IN
V
= 7~ 60V
IN
V
= 7~ 60V
OUT1
IN
V
= 7~ 60V
OUT2
IN
V
= 12V, I
IN
V
= 12V, I
IN
DEMO MANUAL DC1537A
Monolithic Dual Tracking 3A
Step-Down Switching Regulator
sheet must be read in conjunction with this quick start
guide for demo circuit 1537A.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
Figure 1. Single Channel Efficiency at V
f = 300kHz
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Specifi cations are at T
= 25°C.
A
= 3A
OUT1
= 3A
OUT2
V
= 5V
OUT1
V
= 3.3V
OUT2
0.3
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4 2.7 3.0
0.6 0.9
LOAD CURRENT FOR SIGNAL CHANNEL (A)
DC1537a F01
VALUE
7V
60V (For Transient. Continuous Operation
if D3 and D4 Are Replaced with Higher
Voltage Rated Schottky Diodes)
5.0V ±3%
3.3V ±3%
300kHz ±10%
3A Individually, 2A Both Running
3A Individually, 2A Both Running
<20mV
<20mV
LT3992A
= 24V,
IN
dc1537af
1
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