Overview
Features and Benefits
- Dual High Efficiency DC/DC Converters:
- Buck-Boost (VOUT: 2.2V to 5.25V, IOUT = 1A at
VOUT = 3.3V, VIN ≥ 3V) - Buck (VOUT: 0.8V to VIN, IOUT = 600mA)
- Buck-Boost (VOUT: 2.2V to 5.25V, IOUT = 1A at
- 2.2V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
- Pin-Selectable Burst Mode® Operation
- Uncommitted Gain Block for LDO Controller, Battery Good Indication or Sequencing
- Programmable 100kHz to 2MHz Switching Frequency
- 55μA Total Quiescent Current for Both Converters in Burst Mode Operation
- Thermal and Overcurrent Protection
- <1μA Quiescent Current in Shutdown
- 24-Lead 4mm × 4mm QFN Package
Product Details
The LTC3520 combines 1A buck-boost and 600mA synchronous buck DC/DC converters in a tiny 4mm x 4mm package. A programmable switching frequency allows the efficiency to be optimized while minimizing the solution footprint. Both converters feature soft-start and current limit protection. The uncommitted gain block can be configured as an LDO or utilized as a battery-good comparator.
The buck converter is current mode controlled with internal synchronous rectification to improve efficiency. Pin-selectable Burst Mode operation can be enabled to improve light load efficiency, or the buck converter can be operated in low noise PWM mode for sensitive applications.
The buck-boost converter provides continuous conduction operation to maximize efficiency and minimize noise. At light loads, use of Burst Mode operation will improve efficiency.
The LTC3520 provides a <1µA shutdown mode and over- temperature shutdown on both converters. The LTC3520 is available in a low profile (0.75mm) 24-lead 4mm x 4mm QFN package.
Applications
- Portable Media Players
- Digital Cameras
- Handheld PCs, PDAs
- GPS Receivers
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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