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Overview
Features and Benefits
- High Efficiency: Up to 96%
- Very Low Quiescent Current: Only 20µA During Operation
- 300mA Output Current at VIN = 3V
- 2.5V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
- 1.5MHz Constant Frequency Operation
- No Schottky Diode Required
- Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
- 0.8V Reference Allows Low Output Voltages
- Shutdown Mode Draws <1µA Supply Current
- ±2% Output Voltage Accuracy
- Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load Transient Response
- Overtemperature Protected
- Low Profile (1mm) ThinSOT™ Package
Product Details
The LTC3405 is a high efficiency monolithic synchronous buck regulator using a constant frequency, current mode architecture. Supply current during operation is only 20µA and drops to <1µA in shutdown. The 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage range makes the LTC3405 ideally suited for single Li-Ion battery-powered applications. 100% duty cycle provides low dropout operation, extending battery life in portable systems.
Switching frequency is internally set at 1.5MHz, allowing the use of small surface mount inductors and capacitors.
The internal synchronous switch increases efficiency and eliminates the need for an external Schottky diode. Low output voltages are easily supported with the 0.8V feedback reference voltage. The LTC3405 is available in a low profile (1mm) ThinSOT package.
For new designs, refer to the LTC3405A data sheet. For fixed 1.5V and 1.8V output versions, refer to the LTC3405A-1.5/LTC3405A-1.8 data sheet.
Protected by U.S. Patents, including 6580258, 5481178.
Vout | Features | |
LTC3405 | Adj. | - |
LTC3405A | Adj. | Stable With All Ceramic Caps |
LTC3405A-1.375 | 1.375V | Stable With All Ceramic Caps |
LTC3405A-1.5 | 1.5V | Stable With All Ceramic Caps |
LTC3405A-1.8 | 1.8V | Stable With All Ceramic Caps |
Applications
- Cellular Telephones
- Personal Information Appliances
- Wireless and DSL Modems
- Digital Still Cameras
- MP3 Players
- Portable Instruments
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.
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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.
To open the project file for this circuit:
Step 1: Download and install LTpowerCAD on your computer.
Step 2: Click on the link(s) in the section below to download part-specific project files.
Step 3: If the project file doesn't run, right-click the link and select "Save Target As." Then start the LTpowerCAD tool and open the project file by selecing "Open Project" from the "File" menu.

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