Overview
Features and Benefits
- High Efficiency: Up to 96%
- Very Low Quiescent Current: Only 20µA During Operation
- 600mA Output Current
- 2.5V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
- 1.5MHz Constant Frequency Operation
- No Schottky Diode Required
- Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
- 0.6V Reference Allows Low Output Voltages
- Shutdown Mode Draws </=1µA Supply Current
- Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load Transient Response
- Overtemperature Protected
- Low Profile (1mm) ThinSOT™ Package
Product Details
The LTC3406 is a high efficiency monolithic synchronous buck regulator using a constant frequency, current mode architecture. The device is available in an adjustable version and fixed output voltages of 1.5V and 1.8V. Supply current during operation is only 20µA and drops to <=1µA in shutdown. The 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage range makes the LTC3406 ideally suited for single Li-Ion battery-powered applications. 100% duty cycle provides low dropout operation, extending battery life in portable systems. Automatic Burst Mode® operation increases efficiency at light loads, further extending battery life.
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 0.6V feedback reference voltage. The LTC3406 is available in a low profile (1mm) ThinSOT package.
Protected by U.S. Patents, including 6580258, 5481178.
| Vout | Fsw | Features | |
| LTC3406 | Adj. | 1.5MHz | Burst Mode |
| LTC3406-1.2 | 1.2V | 1.5MHz | Burst Mode |
| LTC3406-1.5 | 1.5V | 1.5MHz | Burst Mode |
| LTC3406-1.8 | 1.8V | 1.5MHz | Burst Mode |
| LTC3406B | Adj. | 1.5MHz | Burst Mode Disabled |
| LTC3406B-1.2 | 1.2V | 1.5MHz | Burst Mode Disabled |
| LTC3406B-2 | Adj. | 2.25MHz | Burst Mode Disabled |
| LTC3406A | Adj. | 1.5MHz | Low Ripple Burst Mode |
| LTC3406AB | Adj. | 1.5MHz | Burst Mode Disabled |
| LTC3406AB-2 | Adj. | 2.25MHz | Burst Mode Disabled |
Applications
- Cellular Telephones
- Personal Information Appliances
- Wireless and DSL Modems
- Digital Still Cameras
- MP3 Players
- Portable Instruments
Product Categories
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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R415 Reliability Data3/23/2018
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DC500A - Demo Manual9/24/2009
Tools & Simulations
LTspice
LTspice® is a powerful, fast and free simulation software, schematic capture and waveform viewer with enhancements and models for improving the simulation of analog circuits.
Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:
LTC3406
LTC3406-1.2
LTC3406-1.5
LTC3406-1.8
LTC3406A
LTC3406AB
LTC3406B
LTC3406B-1.2
LTC3406B-1.5
LTC3406B-1.8
LTC3406B-2
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.
LTpowerCAD Project Files
Design tools for the following parts are available in LTpowerCAD:
LTC3406
LTC3406-1.2
LTC3406-1.5
LTC3406-1.8
LTC3406B
LTC3406B-2
Product Recommendations
LTC3406-1.8 Companion Parts
Design Resources
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| Part Number | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | Pin/Package Drawing | CAD Symbols, Footprints & 3D Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3406ES5-1.8#TRMPBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 5-Lead TSOT-23 | |
| LTC3406ES5-1.8#TRPBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 5-Lead TSOT-23 | |
| Wafer Fabrication Data | R415 Reliability Data |
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