Overview
Features and Benefits
- Dual, 180° Phased Controllers
- 2-Pin VID Output Voltage Programming from 0.6V to 5V
- High Efficiency: Up to 95%
- RSENSE or DCR Current Sensing
- Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency 250kHz to 770kHz
- Adjustable Current Limit
- Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
- Wide VIN Range: 4.5V to 38V Operation
- Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping or Tracking
- Output OV Protection With Reverse Current Limit
- Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
- 32-Pin 5mm × 5mm QFN and 38-Lead TSSOP Packages
Product Details
The LTC3865/LTC3865-1 are high performance dual synchronous step-down DC/DC switching regulator controllers that drive all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stages. A constant frequency current mode architecture allows a phase-lockable frequency of up to 770kHz. Power loss and noise are minimized by operating the two controller output stages out of phase.
OPTI-LOOP® compensation allows the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values. Independent track/soft-start pins for each controller ramp the output voltage during start-up. Current foldback limits MOSFET heat dissipation during short-circuit conditions. The MODE/PLLIN pin selects among Burst Mode® operation, pulse-skipping mode, and continuous inductor current mode. The output voltages can be precisely programmed by pin strapping or external resistors.
The LTC3865/LTC3865-1 are available in low profile (5mm × 5mm) 32-pin QFN and 38-Lead thermally enhanced TSSOP packages.
Applications
- DC Power Distribution Systems
Product Lifecycle
Production
At least one model within this product family is in production and available for purchase. The product is appropriate for new designs but newer alternatives may exist.
Evaluation Kits (2)
Documentation & Resources
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R526 Reliability Data3/26/2018
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DC1480A - Demo Manual10/25/2010
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DC1479A - Demo Manual1/28/2010
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Product Recommendations
LTC3865 Companion Parts
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