Description
Demonstration circuit 2172A is a high input voltage, 400mA
step-down regulator featuring the LTC7138. The output of
the regulator can be programmed for either 5V, 3.3V or
1.8V with on-board jumpers or is adjustable from 800mV
to V
using an optional feedback divider. The input voltage
IN
range is from 4V to 140V. The LTC7138's Burst Mode
operation, low quiescent current and internal top FET
switch provide high efficiency over a wide range of loads.
Other features include:
• Optional components to adjust the current limit, make it
proportional to V
or improve the efficiency and reduce
IN
the output voltage ripple.
performance summary
PARAMETER
Input Voltage Range
5.0V Output Voltage
3.3V Output Voltage
1.8V Output Voltage
Maximum Output Current, I
OUT
Typical Efficiency
Typical Output Ripple
DEMO MANUAL DC2172A
High Efficiency, High V
Step-Down Regulator
• FBO turret to tie two or more LTC7138 regulators to-
gether if the application requires more load current.
• Optional UVLO and OVLO divider.
• External/internal soft-start.
®
For more details, refer to the LTC7138 data sheet. The
LTC7138 data sheet gives a complete description of the
IC operation and application information. The data sheet
must be read in conjunction with this quick start guide.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo/DC2172A
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.
Specifications are at T
= 25°C
A
CONDITIONS
V
= 12V, I
= 0mA to 400mA
IN
OUT
V
= 12V, I
= 0mA to 400mA
IN
OUT
V
= 12V, I
= 0mA to 400mA
IN
OUT
V
= 4V to 140V, V
= 5.0, 3.3V, 1.8V or ADJ (V
IN
OUT
V
= 12V, V
= 5V, I
= 400mA
IN
OUT
OUT
V
= 12V, V
= 5V, I
= 400mA
IN
OUT
OUT
LTC7138
VALUE
4V to 140V
5.0V ±2%
3.3V ±2%
1.8V ±2%
≤ V
)
400mA
OUT
IN
82.3%
87mV
P-P
,
IN
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