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Overview
Features and Benefits
- Wide VIN Range: 3.1V to 20V
- Wide VOUT Range:
- 0.6V to 5V (LTC3636)
- 1.8V to 12V (LTC3636-1)
- Output Current per Channel: 6A
- High Efficiency: Up to 95%
- Die Temperature Monitor
- Adjustable Switching Frequency: 500kHz to 4MHz
- External Frequency Synchronization
- Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load Transient Response
- 0.6V Reference Allows Low Output Voltages
- User Selectable Burst Mode® Operation or Forced Continuous Operation
- Output Voltage Tracking and Soft-Start Capability
- Short-Circuit Protected
- Overvoltage Input and Overtemperature Protection
- Power Good Status Outputs
- Low Profile 4mm × 5mm 28-Lead QFN Package
Product Details
The LTC3636/LTC3636-1 is a high efficiency, dual-channel monolithic synchronous buck regulator using a controlled on-time current mode architecture, with phase lockable switching frequency. The operating supply voltage range is from 3.1V to 20V, making it suitable for lithium-ion battery stacks as well as point of load power supply applications from a 12V or 5V input.
The operating frequency is programmable from 500kHz to 4MHz with an external resistor and may be synchronized to an external clock signal. The high frequency capability allows the use of small surface mount inductors and capacitors. The unique constant frequency/controlled on-time architecture is ideal for high step-down ratio applications that operate at high frequency while demanding fast transient response.
The LTC3636/LTC3636-1 can select between forced continuous mode and high efficiency Burst Mode operation. The LTC3636 and LTC3636-1 differ in their output voltage sense range.
Applications
- Distributed Power Systems
- Battery Powered Instruments
- Point of Load Power Supplies
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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Documentation
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Tools & Simulations
LTspice
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To launch ready-to-run LTspice demonstration circuits for this part:
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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.

Design tools for the following parts are available in LTpowerCAD:
Reference Materials
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Design Resources
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