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Overview
Features and Benefits
- Wide Input Voltage Range: 3.4V to 42V
- Ultralow Quiescent Current Burst Mode® Operation:
- 2.5μA IQ Regulating 12VIN to 3.3VOUT
- Output Ripple < 10mVP-P
- High Efficiency Synchronous Operation:
- 96% Efficiency at 1A, 5VOUT from 12VIN
- 94% Efficiency at 1A, 3.3VOUT from 12VIN
- Fast Minimum Switch-On Time: 50ns
- Low Dropout Under All Conditions: 200mV at 1A
- Allows Use Of Small Inductors
- Low EMI
- Adjustable and Synchronizable: 200kHz to 2.2MHz
- Current Mode Operation
- Accurate 1V Enable Pin Threshold
- Internal Compensation
- Output Soft-Start and Tracking
- Small Thermally Enhanced 16-Lead MSOP Package
- AEC-Q100 Qualified for Automotive Applications
Product Details
The LT8610 is a compact, high efficiency, high speed synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator that consumes only 2.5μA of quiescent current. Top and bottom power switches are included with all necessary circuitry to minimize the need for external components. Low ripple Burst Mode operation enables high efficiency down to very low output currents while keeping the output ripple below 10mVP-P. A SYNC pin allows synchronization to an external clock. Internal compensation with peak current mode topology allows the use of small inductors and results in fast transient response and good loop stability. The EN/UV pin has an accurate 1V threshold and can be used to program VIN undervoltage lockout or to shut down the LT8610 reducing the input supply current to 1μA. A capacitor on the TR/SS pin programs the output voltage ramp rate during start-up. The PG flag signals when VOUT is within ±9% of the programmed output voltage as well as fault conditions. The LT8610 is available in a small 16-lead MSOP package with exposed pad for low thermal resistance.
Feedback Voltage | Min VIN | Output Current | Notes | |
LT8610AC-1 | 0.80V | 3.0V | 3.5A | Fsw = 1.5MHz to 2.2MHz, Optimized Transient Response |
LT8610AC | 0.80V | 3.0V | 3.5A | Fsw = 200kHz to 2.2MHz |
LT8610AB | 0.97V | 3.4V | 3.5A | Improved Burst Mode Efficiency |
LT8610AX | 0.97V | 3.4V | 3.5A | 175°C Max Junction Temp |
LT8610A | 0.97V | 3.4V | 3.5A | Higher Iout, 30ns Min On Time |
LT8610 | 0.97V | 3.4V | 2.5A | - |
APPLICATIONS
- Automotive and Industrial Supplies
- General Purpose Step-Down
- GSM Power Supplies
Product Categories
Markets and Technologies
Product Lifecycle
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 (1)
Documentation & Resources
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R570 Reliability Data3/23/2018
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DC1749B - Demo Manual11/5/2013
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DC1749A - Demo Manual5/29/2012
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Silent Switcher Technology8/15/2023
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42V, 2MHz Sync Buck6/26/2012
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95% Efficient at 2MHz 42V Synchronous Buck6/24/2016
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Silent Switcher Meets CISPR Class 5 Radiated Emissions While Maintaining High Conversion Efficiency1/1/2014 LT Journal
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Minimize Standby Current in Automotive DDR Supplies9/12/2013 LT Journal
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The Right Power Supply Can Simplify Automotive ECU Design4/30/2013
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42V, 2.5A Synchronous Step-Down Regulator with 2.5μA Quiescent Current7/1/2012
Tools & Simulations
LTspice
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LTpowerCAD
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.
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LTpowerCAD Project Files
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