LTC3850

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Dual, 2-Phase Synchronous Step-Down Switching Controller

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Part Details

  • Dual, 180° Phased Controllers Reduce Required Input Capacitance and Power Supply Induced Noise
  • High Efficiency: Up to 95%
  • RSENSE or DCR Current Sensing
  • ±1% 0.8V Output Voltage Accuracy
  • Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency 250kHz to 780kHz
  • Supports Pre-Biased Output
  • Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
  • Wide VIN Range: 4V to 24V (30V for LTC3850I) Operation
  • Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping or Tracking
  • Foldback Output Current Limiting
  • Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
  • 28-Pin 4mm × 4mm, 4mm × 5mm QFN and Narrow SSOP Packages
  • AEC-Q100 Qualified for Automotive Applications
LTC3850
Dual, 2-Phase Synchronous Step-Down Switching Controller
High Efficiency Dual 3.3V/2.5V Step-Down Converter Efficiency Product Package 1 Product Package 2 Product Package 3
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Data Sheet 1

Reliability Data 1

User Guide 4

Technical Articles 3

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Tools & Simulations

LTspice 2

Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:

  • LTC3850
  • LTC3850-1
  • LTC3850-2

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Evaluation Kits

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DC1185A-A

LTC3850EUF Demo Board | 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 14V; VOUT1: 2V @ 10A, VOUT2: 1.8V @ 10A

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Demonstration circuit 1185 is a dual phase/dual output synchronous buck converter featuring the LTC3850EUF. The demo board comes in two versions. The output voltages for version -A are 2.0V/10A and 1.8V/10A and the output voltages for version -B are 1.5V/15A and 1.2V/15A. The input voltage range is 6.5V to 14V for both versions. For applications that have a 5V ±0.5V input, the board has an optional resistor to tie the INTVCC pin to the VIN pin.

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DC1231A-A

LTC3850EGN Demo Board | 6.5V < VIN < 24V, VOUT1 = 3.3V/5A, VOUT2 = 2.5V/5A

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Demonstration circuit 1231A is a Dual Output, Dual Phase 5A Synchronous Buck Converter featuring the LTC3850EGN. The entire circuit, including the bulk output capacitors, fit within a 1.04” × 0.94” area on all layers. The package style for the LTC3850EGN is a 28-lead narrow plastic SSOP. The main features of the board include rail tracking, an internal 5V linear regulator for bias, RUN pins for each output and a PGOOD signal and a Mode selector that allow the converter to run in CCM, pulse skip or Burst Mode operation. Synchronization to an external clock is also possible through some minor component changes. Two versions of the board are available. DC-1231A-A has an on-board sense resistor for current feedback, while the DC1231A-B is configured with a DCR sense circuit that allows the converter to use the inductor’s DCR as the sense element instead of the on-board sense resistors to save cost and board space and improves efficiency.


 


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DC1231A-B

LTC3850EGN Demo Board | 6.5V < VIN < 24V, VOUT1 = 3.3V/5A, VOUT2 = 2.5V/5A, with DCR Current Sense

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Product Details

Demonstration circuit 1231A is a Dual Output, Dual Phase 5A Synchronous Buck Converter featuring the LTC3850EGN. The entire circuit, including the bulk output capacitors, fit within a 1.04” × 0.94” area on all layers. The package style for the LTC3850EGN is a 28-lead narrow plastic SSOP. The main features of the board include rail tracking, an internal 5V linear regulator for bias, RUN pins for each output and a PGOOD signal and a Mode selector that allow the converter to run in CCM, pulse skip or Burst Mode operation. Synchronization to an external clock is also possible through some minor component changes. Two versions of the board are available. DC-1231A-A has an on-board sense resistor for current feedback, while the DC1231A-B is configured with a DCR sense circuit that allows the converter to use the inductor’s DCR as the sense element instead of the on-board sense resistors to save cost and board space and improves efficiency.


 


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DC1126A

LTC3850EUF Demo Board | 6.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 14V, VOUT = 3.3V @ 5A & 2.5V @ 5A

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Demonstration circuit 1126 is a high density dual output (3.3V/5A and 2.5V/5A) step down converter featuring the LTC3850EUF. The input voltage range is 6.5V to 14V. For applications that have a 5V +/- 0.5V input, the board has an optional resistor to tie the INTVCC pin to the VIN pin.


An optional DCR sense circuit allows the converter to use the inductor’s DCR as the sense element instead of the on-board sense resistors to save cost and board space and to improve efficiency.


 


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schematic 5
DC1185B-B

LTC3850EUF Demo Board | 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 14V; VOUT1: 1.5V @ 15A, VOUT2: 1.2V @ 15A

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Product Details

Demonstration circuit 1185 is a dual phase/dual output synchronous buck converter featuring the LTC3850EUF. The demo board comes in two versions. The output voltages for version -A are 2.0V/10A and 1.8V/10A and the output voltages for version -B are 1.5V/15A and 1.2V/15A. The input voltage range is 6.5V to 14V for both versions. For applications that have a 5V ± 0.5V input, the board has an optional resistor to tie the INTVCC pin to the VIN pin.

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schematic 6
DC1185B-A

LTC3850EUF Demo Board | 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 14V; VOUT1: 2V @ 10A, VOUT2: 1.8V @ 10A

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Product Details

Demonstration circuit 1185 is a dual phase/dual output synchronous buck converter featuring the LTC3850EUF. The demo board comes in two versions. The output voltages for version -A are 2.0V/10A and 1.8V/10A and the output voltages for version -B are 1.5V/15A and 1.2V/15A. The input voltage range is 6.5V to 14V for both versions. For applications that have a 5V ±0.5V input, the board has an optional resistor to tie the INTVCC pin to the VIN pin.
DC1185A-A
LTC3850EUF Demo Board | 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 14V; VOUT1: 2V @ 10A, VOUT2: 1.8V @ 10A
DC1185A-A - Schematic
DC1231A-A
LTC3850EGN Demo Board | 6.5V < VIN < 24V, VOUT1 = 3.3V/5A, VOUT2 = 2.5V/5A
DC1231A-A - Schematic
DC1231A-B
LTC3850EGN Demo Board | 6.5V < VIN < 24V, VOUT1 = 3.3V/5A, VOUT2 = 2.5V/5A, with DCR Current Sense
DC1231A-A - Schematic
DC1126A
LTC3850EUF Demo Board | 6.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 14V, VOUT = 3.3V @ 5A & 2.5V @ 5A
DC1126A - Schematic
DC1185B-B
LTC3850EUF Demo Board | 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 14V; VOUT1: 1.5V @ 15A, VOUT2: 1.2V @ 15A
DC1185B-A - Schematic
DC1185B-A
LTC3850EUF Demo Board | 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 14V; VOUT1: 2V @ 10A, VOUT2: 1.8V @ 10A
DC1185B-A - Schematic

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