Overview
Features and Benefits
- High Power Switching Regulator Controller for DDR Memory Termination
- VOUT Tracks 1/2 of VIN or External VREF
- No Current Sense Resistor Required
- Low Input Supply Voltage Range: 3V to 8V
- Maximum Duty Cycle >91% Over Temperature
- Drives All N-Channel External MOSFETs
- High Efficiency: Over 95% Possible
- Programmable Fixed Frequency Operation:
- 100kHz to 500kHz
- External Clock Synchronization Operation
- Programmable Soft-Start
- Low Shutdown Current: <10µA
- Overtemperature Protection
- Available in 16-Pin Narrow SSOP Package
Product Details
The LTC3831 is a high power, high efficiency switching regulator controller designed for DDR memory termination. The LTC3831 generates an output voltage equal to 1/2 of an external supply or reference voltage. The LTC3831 uses a synchronous switching architecture with N-channel MOSFETs. Additionally, the chip senses output current through the drain-source resistance of the upper N-channel FET, providing an adjustable current limit without a current sense resistor.
The LTC3831 operates with input supply voltage as low as 3V and with a maximum duty cycle of >91%. It includes a fixed frequency PWM oscillator for low output ripple operation. The 200kHz free-running clock frequency can be externally adjusted or synchronized with an external signal from 100kHz to above 500kHz. In shutdown mode, the LTC3831 supply current drops to <10µA.
Feedback Voltage |
Accuracy Over Temp |
|
LTC3831 | 1.25V | 1.5% |
LTC3831-1 | 0.75V | 1.6% |
Applications
- DDR SDRAM Termination
- SSTL_2 Interface
- SSTL_3 Interface
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