LTC3829
RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS3-Phase, Single Output Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller with Diffamp
- Part Models
- 16
- 1ku List Price
- Starting From $5.63
Overview
- Optional Nonlinear Control for Fast Response
- ±0.75%, 0.6V Reference Accuracy
- PWM, Stage Shedding™ or Burst Mode® Operation
- High Efficiency: Up to 95%
- RSENSE or DCR Current Sensing
- Programmable DCR Temperature Compensation
- Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency: 250kHz to 770kHz
- True Remote Sense Differential Amplifier
- Programmable Active Voltage Positioning (AVP)
- Triple N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
- Wide VIN Range: 4.5V to 38V Operation
- VOUT Range: 0.6V to 5V without Diffamp
- VOUT Range: 0.6V to 3.3V with Diffamp
- Clock Input and Output for 6-Phase Operation
- Adjustable Soft-Start or VOUT Tracking
- 38-Pin (5mm × 7mm) QFN and FE Packages
- AEC-Q100 Qualified for Automotive Applications
The LTC3829 is a high performance 3-phase single output synchronous step-down DC/DC switching controller that drives all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stages. A constant frequency current mode architecture allows a phase-lockable frequency of up to 770kHz. Power loss and noise due to ESR of the input capacitors are minimized by operating the three controller output stages out of phase.
The LTC3829 can be configured for 6-phase operation, has DCR temperature compensation, and output foldback current limiting. This device features a precision 0.6V reference and a power good indicator.
Light load efficiency is optimized by using a choice of output Stage Shedding or Burst Mode operation. A differential amplifier provides true remote sensing of the output voltage at the point of load.
The LTC3829 is available in both low profile 38-pin 5mm × 7mm QFN and Exposed Pad FE packages.
Applications
- Notebook and Palmtop Computers
- Telecom Systems
- DC Power Distribution Systems
Documentation
Data Sheet 1
User Guide 2
Application Note 2
Design Note 1
Technical Articles 1
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| Part Model | Pin/Package Drawing | Documentation | CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3829EFE#PBF | 38-Lead TSSOP w/ EP | ||
| LTC3829EFE#TRPBF | 38-Lead TSSOP w/ EP | ||
| LTC3829EFE#WPBF | 38-Lead TSSOP w/ EP | ||
| LTC3829EFE#WTRPBF | 38-Lead TSSOP w/ EP | ||
| LTC3829EUHF#PBF | 38-Lead QFN (5mm x 7mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC3829EUHF#TRPBF | 38-Lead QFN (5mm x 7mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC3829EUHF#WPBF | 38-Lead QFN (5mm x 7mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC3829EUHF#WTRPBF | 38-Lead QFN (5mm x 7mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC3829IFE#PBF | 38-Lead TSSOP w/ EP | ||
| LTC3829IFE#TRPBF | 38-Lead TSSOP w/ EP | ||
| LTC3829IFE#WPBF | 38-Lead TSSOP w/ EP | ||
| LTC3829IFE#WTRPBF | 38-Lead TSSOP w/ EP | ||
| LTC3829IUHF#PBF | 38-Lead QFN (5mm x 7mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC3829IUHF#TRPBF | 38-Lead QFN (5mm x 7mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC3829IUHF#WPBF | 38-Lead QFN (5mm x 7mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC3829IUHF#WTRPBF | 38-Lead QFN (5mm x 7mm w/ EP) |
| Part Models | Product Lifecycle | PCN |
|---|---|---|
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May 18, 2026 - 26_0072 Epoxy Change for Select TSSOP Products |
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| LTC3829EFE#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829EFE#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829EFE#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829EFE#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829IFE#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829IFE#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829IFE#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829IFE#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
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Apr 17, 2025 - 25_0043 Change of Gold to Copper Wire and BOM (Automotive) |
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| LTC3829EFE#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829EFE#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829EFE#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829EFE#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829EUHF#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829EUHF#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829EUHF#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829EUHF#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829IFE#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829IFE#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829IFE#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829IFE#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829IUHF#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829IUHF#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
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Apr 6, 2022 - 22_0068 Laser Top Mark for ETSSOP and TSSOP Packages Assembled in ADPG [PNG] and UTL |
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| LTC3829EFE#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829EFE#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829EFE#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829EFE#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829IFE#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829IFE#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829IFE#WPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3829IFE#WTRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
This is the most up-to-date revision of the Data Sheet.
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Tools & Simulations
LTspice 2
- LTC3829 Demo Circuit - 6-Phase Single Output Step-Down Regulator (7-14V to 1.5V @ 120A)
- LTC3829 Demo Circuit - 3-Phase Single Output Step-Down Regulator (7-14V to 1.5V @ 60A)
Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:
- LTC3829
LTpowerCAD 5
- LTC3829 Project - 3-Phase, Single Output Synchronous Step-Down Supply with Vout Remote Sense & Inductor DCR Current Sensing (7-14V to 1.5V @ 60A)
- LTC3829 Project - 6-Phase, Single Output Synchronous Step-Down Supply with Vout Remote Sensing & Inductor DCR Current Sense (7-14V to 1.5V @ 120A)
- LTC3829 Project - 6-Phase, Single Output Synchronous Step-Down Supply with Vout Remote Sense (7-14V to 1.5V @ 120A)
- LTC3829 Project - 3-Phase, Single Output Synchronous Step-Down Supply with Vout Remote Sense & Rsense Current Sensing (11-13V to 1V @ 90A)
- LTC3829 Project - 3-Phase, Single Output Synchronous Step-Down Supply with Vout Remote Sense & Rsense Current Sensing (7-14V to 1.5V @ 60A)
Design tools for the following parts are available in LTpowerCAD:
- LTC3829
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.
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.