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LTC3852
Low Input Voltage, Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller
Overview
Features and Benefits
- Charge Pump Input Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
- Controller Input Range: 4V to 38V
- Integrated Charge Pump Provides 5V Gate Drive to Logic Level MOSFETs
- RSENSE or DCR Current Sensing
- ±1.25% Output Voltage Accuracy Over Temperature
- Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency: 250kHz to 750kHz
- Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
- Adjustable Soft-Start Voltage Ramping
- Current Foldback Disabled During Start-Up
- No Reverse Current During Soft-Start
- Selectable Constant Frequency, Pulse-Skipping, or Burst Mode Operation
- Output Overvoltage Protection
- Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
- Available in a 24-Lead (3mm × 5mm) QFN Package
Product Details
The LTC3852 is a constant frequency, current mode step-down DC/DC controller which can be powered by an on-board charge pump. Input supplies as low as 2.7V, when doubled by the charge pump, provide 5V to the LTC3852’s control logic and gate drives, supporting a wide selection of logic-level N-channel power MOSFETs.
The constant-frequency current mode architecture allows for a phase-lockable fixed frequency of up to 750kHz. The RUN pin provides a precision enable threshold while the TRACK/SS pin combines tracking and adjustable soft-start features.
The MODE/PLLIN pin selects among Burst Mode® operation, pulse-skipping mode, and continuous current mode. Current foldback limits MOSFET power dissipation during short-circuit conditions. Reverse current and current foldback functions are disabled during soft-start. A power good output pin indicates when the output is within ±10% of its designed set point.
Applications
- General Purpose 3.3V Systems
- Lithium-Ion Powered Devices
- Distributed DC Power Systems
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