Overview
Features and Benefits
- Selectable Dual Mode Operation: 1:1.5 or 1:2
- High Output Current: Up to 500mA
- Low Noise Constant Frequency (1MHz/0.9MHz) Operation
- VIN Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
- Adjustable Output Voltage (LTC3203/LTC3203B)
- User Selectable Fixed Output Voltages: 4.5V or 5V (LTC3203-1 and LTC3203B-1)
- Automatic Burst Mode® Operation with IQ ~ 120µA (LTC3203/LTC3203-1)
- Constant Freqency Operation at All Loads (LTC3203B/LTC3203B-1)
- Soft-Start Limits Inrush Current at Turn-On
- Short-Circuit/Thermal Protection
- Shutdown Disconnects Load from Input
- Shutdown Current: < 1µA
- Available in a 10-pin (3mm × 3mm) DFN Package
Product Details
The LTC3203/LTC3203-1/LTC3203B/LTC3203B-1 are low noise, high efficiency charge pump DC/DC converters capable of driving loads up to 500mA from a 2.7V to 5.5V input. Low external parts count (two flying capacitors and bypass capacitors at VIN and VOUT) make the LTC3203 family ideally suited for small, battery-powered applications.
Built-in soft-start circuitry prevents excessive inrush current during start-up. High switching frequency enables the use of small external capacitors. The LTC3203/LTC3203-1 feature Burst Mode operation at light load to achieve high efficiency whereas the LTC3203B/LTC3203B-1 operate at constant frequency to achieve lowest noise operation.
The LTC3203-1/LTC3203B-1 have a user selectable fixed output voltage of 4.5V or 5V to power LEDs or logic circuits. The FB pin of the LTC3203/LTC3203B can be used to program the desired output voltage. The parts are short-circuit and over temperature protected and are available in a low profile (3mm × 3mm) DFN package.
Applications
- High Current LED Backlight Supply for Cellphones/PDAs
- Cellphone Camera Light Supply
- General Purpose 3.3V or Li-Ion to 5V Supply
- USB ON THE GO(OTG) Devices
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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.
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