Overview
Features and Benefits
- Flexible Power Supply System Capable of Four Regulated Outputs with VBATT << VOUT
- Two High Voltage Synchronous Buck Regulators
- 3V to 42V Input Voltage Range
- Output Currents Up to 2.5A and 1.5A
- One Low Voltage Synchronous Buck Regulator
- 2.6V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
- Output Currents Up to 1.8A
- One Boost Controller Allows Buck Converters to Regulate with VBATT << VOUT
- Selectable Burst Mode® Operation Allows Low 28µA IQ with High Voltage Channels Active
- Programmable Power-On Reset
- Individual Channel Power Good Indicators
- Step-Down Switching Frequency: 250kHz to 2.2MHz
- Available in 40-Lead QFN (6mm × 6mm) Package
- AEC-Q100 Qualified for Automotive Applications
Product Details
The LT®8603 is a highly flexible, quad output regulator combining two high input voltage capable monolithic step-down switching regulators, one low input voltage capable monolithic step-down regulator, and a boost controller to satisfy a wide range of applications while occupying minimal board space.
With the boost controller configured to supply the chip VIN supply, the LT8603 produces three precisely regulated outputs even when the boost input voltage falls significantly below the regulated output voltages, such as during an automotive cold crank scenario. Alternatively, with the boost controller driven from one of the step-down regulator outputs or configured as a SEPIC, the LT8603 provides four precisely regulated outputs over a wide input voltage range.
The LT8603 provides robust regulation by including a cycle-by-cycle current limit for all step-down regulators, thermal shutdown, and a boost controller that can tolerate reverse battery connections and negative transient input voltages down to –42V.
Applications
- Automotive Stop-Start and Cold Crank Ride Through
- Last-Gasp CPU Power Hold-Up
- Industrial Controls and Power Supplies
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Production
At least one model within this product family is in production and available for purchase. The product is appropriate for new designs but newer alternatives may exist.
Evaluation Kits (2)
Documentation & Resources
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R570 Reliability Data3/23/2018
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DC2469A - Demo Board Manual1/19/2018
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DC2114A - Demo Manual1/10/2018
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Quad Output Power Reference Design with Input Fault Protection for Automotive Applications1/1/2022
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Comprehensive Power Supply System Designs for Harsh Automotive Environments Consume Minimal Space, Preserve Battery Charge, Feature Low EMI8/16/2019 Analog Dialogue
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Self-Driving Cars—Are Power Systems up to the Task?9/1/2018
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