LTC3124

RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS

15V, 5A 2-Phase Synchronous Step-Up DC/DC Converter with Output Disconnect

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Overview

  • VIN Range: 1.8V to 5.5V, 500mV After Start-Up
  • Adjustable Output Voltage: 2.5V to 15V
  • 1.5A Output Current for VIN = 5V and VOUT = 12V
  • Dual-Phase Control Reduces Output Voltage Ripple
  • Output Disconnects from Input When Shut Down
  • Synchronous Rectification: Up to 95% Efficiency
  • Inrush Current Limit
  • Up to 3MHz Programmable Switching Frequency Synchronizable to External Clock
  • Selectable Burst Mode® Operation: 25μA IQ
  • Output Overvoltage Protection
  • Internal Soft-Start
  • <1μA IQ in Shutdown
  • 16-Lead, Thermally-Enhanced 3mm × 5mm × 0.75mm DFN and TSSOP Packages

The LTC3124 is a dual-phase, synchronous step-up DC/DC converter with true output disconnect and inrush current limiting capable of providing output voltages up to 15V. Dual-phase operation significantly reduces peak inductor and capacitor ripple currents, minimizing inductor and capacitor size. The 2.5A per phase current limit, along with the ability to program output voltages up to 15V make the LTC3124 well suited for a variety of demanding applications. Once started, operation will continue with inputs down to 500mV.

The LTC3124 switching frequency can be programmed from 100kHz to 3MHz to optimize applications for highest efficiency or smallest solution footprint. The oscillator can be synchronized to an external clock for noise sensitive applications. Selectable Burst Mode operation reduces quiescent current to 25μA, ensuring high efficiency across the entire load range. An internal soft-start limits inrush current during start-up.

Other features include a <1μA shutdown current and robust protection under short-circuit, thermal overload, and output overvoltage conditions. The LTC3124 is offered in both 16-lead DFN and thermally-enhanced TSSOP packages.

Applications

  • RF, Microwave Power Amplifiers
  • Piezo Actuators
  • Small DC Motors, Thermal Printers
  • 12V Analog Rail from Battery, 5V, or Backup Capacitor

LTC3124
15V, 5A 2-Phase Synchronous Step-Up DC/DC Converter with Output Disconnect
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Tools & Simulations

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Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:

  • LTC3124

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Design tools for the following parts are available in LTpowerCAD:

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LTpowerCAD® is a power supply design program which selects power stage components, provides detailed power efficiency, shows quick loop Bode plot stability and load transient analysis, and can export to LTspice for simulation.


Evaluation Kits

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DC1859A

LTC3124 Demo Board | 2-Phase Sync Boost, 1.8V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5V, VOUT = 12V @ Up to 1.5A

Product Details

Demonstration circuit DC1859 is a dual phase DC/DC boost converter featuring the LTC3124. The DC1859A operates over 1.8V to 5.5V input and it generates 12V at 1.5A output from a 5V input. The LTC3124 has a 2% precise voltage reference, which can generate an output voltage with 2.2% tolerance when 0.1% voltage divider resistors are used. The 1MHz switching frequency operation results in a small and efficient circuit. The converter operates with only one phase in burst mode and achieves over 90% efficiency with a 100mA load. The demonstration circuit can be easily modified to generate different output voltages.



DC1859A
LTC3124 Demo Board | 2-Phase Sync Boost, 1.8V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5V, VOUT = 12V @ Up to 1.5A
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