DESCRIPTION
Demonstration circuit 1403A is a dual current mode PWM
step-down DC/DC converter featuring the LT3692A. The
demo circuit is designed for 5V and 3.3V outputs from a
7V to 36V input. The current capability of each channel is
up to 3A. 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 2.25MHz internal oscillator. At all frequencies, a 180°
phase shift between channels is maintained, reducing
EFFICIENCY GRAPH
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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Figure 1. Efficiency vs Load Current
CONDITION
V
= 7V ~ 36V
IN
V
= 7V ~ 36V
IN
V
= 7V ~ 36V
OUT1
IN
V
= 7V ~ 36V
OUT2
IN
V
= 12V, I
IN
OUT1
V
= 12V, I
IN
OUT2
DEMO MANUAL DC1403A
Monolithic Dual Tracking 3.5A
Step-Down Switching Regulator
voltage ripple. Programmable frequency allows optimi-
zation between 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 LT3692A 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 demo circuit 1403A.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of
Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
V
= 12V
IN
f = 400kHz
V
= 5V
OUT1
V
= 3.3V
OUT2
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3.0
LOAD CURRENT (A)
dc1403a F01
Specifications are at T
= 25°C
A
= 3A
= 3A
LT3692A
VALUE
7V
36V
5V ±3%
3.3V ±3%
400kHz ±10%
3A
3A
< 20mV
< 20mV
dc1403af
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