DESCRIPTION
Demonstration circuit 1707 is a high efficiency mono-
lithic step-down DC/DC switching regulator designed for
double-data-rate (DDR) memory termination in computer
systems. The VTT output is capable of sourcing and sink-
ing up to 6A with an output voltage equal to one-half the
voltage applied to the V
DDQIN
supply voltage, selected by a jumper. An additional low
current output (VTTR) also equal to one-half the voltage on
V
and can source and sink up to 10mA is included.
DDQIN
Input voltage range is from 2.25V to 5.5V with overvolt-
age protection for transients exceeding 6.5V. Switching
frequency is set to 1MHz although it can be programmed
up to 4MHz and can be synchronized to an external clock
for noise sensitive applications. Jumpers are provided for a
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
PARAMETER
Input Voltage Range (V
)
IN
Output Voltage (VTTR)
Output Voltage (VTT)
Load Regulation
Maximum Output Current
Switching Frequency
Output Voltage Ripple
Efficiency
Efficiency
±6A Monolithic Step-Down Regulator
terminal or one-half the input
(T
= 25°C)
A
CONDITIONS
V
= 3.3V, V
= 1.800V
IN
DDQIN
V
= 3.3V, V
= 1.800V
IN
DDQIN
V
= 3.3V, V
= 1.800V, 0A to 5A Load
IN
DDQIN
V
= 3.3V, V
= 1.800V
IN
DDQIN
V
= 3.3V, 0A to 5A Load
IN
V
= 3.3V, V
= 900mV, 1A Load
IN
OUT
V
= 3.3V, V
= 900mV, 3A Load
IN
OUT
DEMO MANUAL DC1707
for DDR Termination
low quiescent current shutdown and for selecting internal
or external compensation. Internal soft-start is included
and a PGOOD output terminal that pulls low at start-up
and when the VTT output is outside a voltage window. The
LTC3617 is available in the 24-pin 3mm × 5mm thermally
enhanced QFN package.
The LTC3617 datasheet gives a complete description of the
part, operation and application information and should be
read in conjunction with this quick start guide.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo
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LTC3617EUDD
TYPICAL VALUE
2.25V to 5.5V
900mV ±18mV (±2%)
VTTR ±10mV
2mV
±6A
1MHz ±20%
25mV
P-P
87%
85%
dc1707f
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