Overview
Features and Benefits
- Uses Tiny Capacitors and Inductor
- High Frequency Operation: Up to 4MHz
- Low RDS(ON) Internal Switches: 0.110Ω
- High Efficiency: Up to 96%
- Stable with Ceramic Capacitors
- Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load Transient Response
- Short-Circuit Protected
- Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
- Low Shutdown Current: IQ ≤ 1μA
- Low Quiescent Current: 60μA
- Output Voltages from 0.8V to 5V
- Selectable Burst Mode® Operation
- Sychronizable to External Clock
- Small 3mm × 3mm, 10-Lead DFN Package
Product Details
The LTC3568 is a constant frequency, synchronous step- down DC/DC converter. Intended for medium power applications, it operates from a 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage range and has a user configurable operating frequency up to 4MHz, allowing the use of tiny, low cost capacitors and inductors 2mm or less in height. The output voltage is adjustable from 0.8V to 5V. Internal sychronous 0.11Ω power switches with 2.4A peak current ratings provide high efficiency. The LTC3568’s current mode architecture and external compensation allow the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of loads and output capacitors.
The LTC3568 can be configured for automatic power saving Burst Mode operation to reduce gate charge losses when the load current drops below the level required for continuous operation. For reduced noise and RF interference, the SYNC/MODE pin can be configured to skip pulses or provide forced continuous operation.
To further maximize battery life, the P-channel MOSFET is turned on continuously in dropout (100% duty cycle) with a low quiescent current of 60μA. In shutdown, the device draws <1μA.
Applications
- Notebook Computers
- Digital Cameras
- Cellular Phones
- Handheld Instruments
- Board Mounted Power Supplies
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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DC1206A - Demo Manual9/24/2009
Tools & Simulations
LTspice
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To launch ready-to-run LTspice demonstration circuits for this part:
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Step 2: Click on the link in the section below to download a demonstration circuit.
Step 3: If LTspice does not automatically open after clicking the link below, you can instead run the simulation by right clicking on the link and selecting “Save Target As.” After saving the file to your computer, start LTspice and open the demonstration circuit by selecting ‘Open’ from the ‘File’ menu.
Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:
LTC3568
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:
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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:
LTC3568
Reference Designs (1)
Product Recommendations
LTC3568 Companion Parts
Design Resources
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| Part Number | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | Pin/Package Drawing | CAD Symbols, Footprints & 3D Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3568EDD#PBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 10-Lead DFN (3mm x 3mm w/ EP) | |
| LTC3568EDD#TRPBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 10-Lead DFN (3mm x 3mm w/ EP) | |
| LTC3568IDD#PBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 10-Lead DFN (3mm x 3mm w/ EP) | |
| LTC3568IDD#TRPBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 10-Lead DFN (3mm x 3mm w/ EP) | |
| Wafer Fabrication Data | R415 Reliability Data |
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