LTC3861
Dual, Multiphase Step-Down Voltage Mode DC/DC Controller with Accurate Current Sharing
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Overview
Features and Benefits
- Operates with Power Blocks, DrMOS or External Gate Drivers and MOSFETs
- Constant-Frequency Voltage Mode Control with Accurate Current Sharing
- ±0.75% 0.6V Voltage Reference
- Dual Differential Output Voltage Sense Amplifiers
- Multiphase Capability—Up to 12-Phase Operation
- Programmable Current Limit
- Safely Powers a Prebiased Load
- Programmable or PLL-Synchronizable Switching Frequency Up to 2.25MHz
- Lossless Current Sensing Using Inductor DCR or Precision Current Sensing with Sense Resistor
- VCC Range: 3V to 5.5V
- VIN Range: 3V to 24V
- Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
- Output Voltage Tracking Capability
- Programmable Soft-Start
- Available in a 36-Pin 5mm × 6mm QFN Package
Product Details
The LTC3861 is a dual PolyPhase® synchronous stepdown switching regulator controller for high current distributed power systems, digital signal processors, and other telecom and industrial DC/DC power supplies. It uses a constant-frequency voltage mode architecture combined with very low offset, high bandwidth error amplifiers and a remote output sense differential amplifier per channel for excellent transient response and output regulation.
The controller incorporates lossless inductor DCR current sensing to maintain current balance between phases and to provide overcurrent protection. The chip operates from a VCC supply between 3V and 5.5V and is designed for stepdown conversion from VIN between 3V and 24V to output voltages between 0.6V and VCC – 0.5V.
The TRACK/SS pins provide programmable soft-start or tracking functions. Inductor current reversal is disabled during soft-start to safely power prebiased loads. The constant operating frequency can be synchronized to an external clock or linearly programmed from 250kHz to 2.25MHz. Up to six LTC3861 controllers can operate in parallel for 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 6- or 12-phase operation.
The LTC3861 is available in a 36-pin 5mm × 6mm QFN package. LTC3861-1 is a 32-pin QFN version of the LTC3861, which has a single differential remote output voltage sense amplifier.
| # Diff Amps | Config Pin | Package | |
| LTC3861 | 2 | Yes | 5 x 6 QFN-36 |
| LTC3861-1 | 1 | No | 5 x 5 QFN-32 |
Applications
- High Current Distributed Power Systems
- DSP, FPGA and ASIC Supplies
- Datacom and Telecom Systems
- Industrial Power Supplies
Product Lifecycle
Recommended for New Designs
This product has been released to the market. The data sheet contains all final specifications and operating conditions. For new designs, ADI recommends utilization of these products.
Evaluation Kits (1)
Documentation & Resources
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R415 Reliability Data3/23/2018
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DC1822A - Demo Manual6/14/2012
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How Monolithic Driver + MOSFET (DrMOS) Technology Improves Power System Design6/1/2022 Analog Dialogue
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Sub-Milliohm DCR Current Sensing with Accurate Multiphase Current Sharing for High Current Power Supplies1/1/2013 LT Journal
Tools & Simulations
LTspice
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.
To launch ready-to-run LTspice demonstration circuits for this part:
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Step 3: If LTspice does not automatically open after clicking the link below, you can instead run the simulation by right clicking on the link and selecting “Save Target As.” After saving the file to your computer, start LTspice and open the demonstration circuit by selecting ‘Open’ from the ‘File’ menu.
Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:
LTC3861
LTC3861-1
LTpowerCAD
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.
To open the project file for this circuit:
Step 1: Download and install LTpowerCAD on your computer.
Step 2: Click on the link(s) in the section below to download part-specific project files.
Step 3: If the project file doesn't run, right-click the link and select "Save Target As." Then start the LTpowerCAD tool and open the project file by selecing "Open Project" from the "File" menu.
Design tools for the following parts are available in LTpowerCAD:
LTC3861
Product Recommendations
LTC3861 Companion Parts
Design Resources
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| Part Number | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | Pin/Package Drawing | CAD Symbols, Footprints & 3D Models |
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| LTC3861EUHE#PBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 36-Lead QFN (5mm x 6mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | |
| LTC3861EUHE#TRPBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 36-Lead QFN (5mm x 6mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | |
| LTC3861IUHE#PBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 36-Lead QFN (5mm x 6mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | |
| LTC3861IUHE#TRPBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 36-Lead QFN (5mm x 6mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | |
| Wafer Fabrication Data | R415 Reliability Data |
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