Overview
Features and Benefits
- Phase Extender for High Phase Count Voltage Rails
- Operates with Power Blocks, DrMOS or External Gate Drivers and MOSFETs
- Accurate Phase-to-Phase Current Sharing
- Sub-Milliohm DCR Current Sensing
- Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency 250kHz to 1MHz
- Immediate Response to Master IC's Fault
- Up to 12-Phase Operation
- Wide VIN Range: 4.5 to 38V
- VOUT Range :
- Up to 3.5V (LOWDCR Pin High)
- Up to 5.5V (LOWDCR Pin Low)
- Proprietary Current Mode Control Loop
- Programmable CCM/DCM Operation
- Programmable Phase Shift Control n 24-Lead (4mm × 4mm) QFN Package
Product Details
The LTC3874-1 is a dual PolyPhase® current mode synchronous step-down slave controller. It enables high current, multiphase applications when paired with a companion master controller by extending the phase count. Compatible master controllers include the LTC3884-1, LTC3774, LTC3875, LTC3877 and LTC3866. The LTC3874-1 employs a unique architecture that enhances the signal-to-noise ratio of the current sense signal, allowing the use of submilliohm DC resistance power inductors to maximize efficiency while reducing switching jitter. Its peak current mode architecture allows for accurate phase-to-phase current sharing even for dynamic loads.
Effectively working with a master controller, the LTC3874-1 supports all the programmable features as well as fault protection.
Applications
- High Current Distributed Power Systems
- Telecom, Datacom and Storage Systems
- Intelligent Energy Efficient Power Regulation
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.
Documentation & Resources
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R526 Reliability Data3/26/2018
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Part Number | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | Pin/Package Drawing | CAD Symbols, Footprints & 3D Models |
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LTC3874EUF-1#PBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 24-Lead QFN (4mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | |
LTC3874EUF-1#TRPBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 24-Lead QFN (4mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | |
LTC3874IUF-1#PBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 24-Lead QFN (4mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | |
LTC3874IUF-1#TRPBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 24-Lead QFN (4mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP) | |
Wafer Fabrication Data | R526 Reliability Data |
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