LTC3833
RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNSFast Accurate Step-Down DC/DC Controller with Differential Output Sensing
- Part Models
- 8
- 1ku List Price
- Starting From $3.82
Overview
- Wide VIN Range: 4.5V to 38V
- VOUT Range: 0.6V to 5.5V
- Output Accuracy: ±0.25% at 25°C and ±0.67% over Temperature
- Differential Output Sensing Allowing Up to 500mV Line Loss
- Fast Load Transient Response
- tON(MIN) = 20ns, tOFF(MIN) = 90ns
- Controlled On-Time Valley Current Mode Architecture
- Frequency Programmable from 200kHz to 2MHz and Synchronizable to External Clock
- RSENSE or Inductor DCR Current Sensing
- Overvoltage Protection and Current Limit Foldback
- Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
- Output Tracking or Adjustable Soft-Start
- External VCC Input for Bypassing Internal LDO
- 20-Pin QFN (3mm × 4mm) and TSSOP Packages
The LTC3833 is a synchronous step-down DC/DC switching regulator controller targeted for high power applications. It drives all N-channel power MOSFETs. The controlled on-time valley current mode architecture allows for both fast transient response and constant frequency switching in steady-state operation, independent of VIN, VOUT and load current.
Differential output voltage sensing along with a precision internal reference combine to offer ±0.67% output regulation and the ability to correct for up to ±500mV variations in the output terminals due to line losses. The operating frequency can be programmed from 200kHz to 2MHz with an external resistor and can be synchronized to an external clock for noise and EMI sensitive applications.
Very low tON and tOFF times allow for near 0% and near 100% duty cycles, respectively. Programmable soft-start or output voltage tracking is available. Safety features include output overvoltage protection, programmable current limit with foldback, and a power good output signal.
Applications
- Distributed Power Systems
- Point-of-Load Converters
- Computing Systems
- Datacomm Systems
Documentation
Data Sheet 1
User Guide 2
Application Note 3
Technical Articles 4
Product Selector Card 1
Webcast 1
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| Part Model | Pin/Package Drawing | Documentation | CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models |
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| LTC3833EFE#PBF | 20-Lead TSSOP w/ EP | ||
| LTC3833EFE#TRPBF | 20-Lead TSSOP w/ EP | ||
| LTC3833EUDC#PBF | 20-Lead QFN (3mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC3833EUDC#TRPBF | 20-Lead QFN (3mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC3833IFE#PBF | 20-Lead TSSOP w/ EP | ||
| LTC3833IFE#TRPBF | 20-Lead TSSOP w/ EP | ||
| LTC3833IUDC#PBF | 20-Lead QFN (3mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | ||
| LTC3833IUDC#TRPBF | 20-Lead QFN (3mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) |
| Part Models | Product Lifecycle | PCN |
|---|---|---|
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Jan 29, 2026 - 25_0270 LTC3833 Die Revision |
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| LTC3833EFE#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833EFE#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833EUDC#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833EUDC#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833IFE#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833IFE#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833IUDC#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833IUDC#TRPBF | 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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| LTC3833EFE#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833EFE#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833IFE#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833IFE#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
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Jul 31, 2020 - 20_0245 Notification of Wafer Fab Location Change for 0.6µm BICMOS Process Devices from ADI Milpitas (Hillview) to Vanguard Int. (Taiwan) |
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| LTC3833EFE#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833EFE#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833EUDC#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833EUDC#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833IFE#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833IFE#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833IUDC#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3833IUDC#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
This is the most up-to-date revision of the Data Sheet.
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Tools & Simulations
LTspice 2
- LTC3833 Demo Circuit - Step-Down Controller w/ Differential Output Sensing (4.5-14V to 1.5V@20A)
- LTC3833 Demo Circuit - Area Compact 2.5V, 5A, 1.2MHz Step-Down Converter (6-28V to 2.5V @ 5A)
Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:
- LTC3833
LTpowerCAD 4
- LTC3833 Project - Fast, Accrate Step-Down DC/DC Converter with Inductor DCR Current Sensing (4.5-24V to 1.5V & 15A)
- LTC3833 Project - Fast, Accrate Step-Down DC/DC Converter with Inductor DCR Current Sensing (4.5-24V to 1.5V @ 20A)
- LTC3833 Project - Fast, Accrate Step-Down DC/DC Converter with Rsense Current Sensing (4.5-24V to 1.5V & 15A)
- LTC3833 Project - Fast, Accrate Step-Down DC/DC Converter with Rsense Current Sensing (4.5-24V to 1.5V @ 20A)
Design tools for the following parts are available in LTpowerCAD:
- LTC3833
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.