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Overview
Features and Benefits
- PMBus/I2C Compliant Serial Interface
- Telemetry Read-Back Includes VIN, IIN, VOUT, IOUT, Temperature and Faults
- Programmable Voltage, Current Limit, Digital Soft-Start/Stop, Sequencing, Margining, OV/UV/OC
- Sub-Milliohm DCR Current Sensing
- Digitally Adjustable Loop Compensation Parameters
- ±0.5% Output Voltage Accuracy Over Temperature
- Integrated Input Current Sense Amplifier
- Internal EEPROM with ECC and Fault Logging
- Integrated N-Channel MOSFET Gate Drivers (LTC3884)
Power Conversion
- Wide VIN Range: 4.5V to 38V
- VOUT Range: 0.5V to 3.5V (with Low DCR Setting); 0.5V to 5.5V (without Low DCR Setting)
- Accurate PolyPhase® Current Sharing for Up to 6 Phases
- AEC-Q100 Qualified for Automotive Applications
Product Details
The LTC3884/LTC3884-1 are dual output PolyPhase DC/DC synchronous step-down switching regulator controllers with an I2C-based PMBus compliant serial interface. The controllers employ a constant-frequency current mode architecture, together with a unique scheme to provide excellent performance for sub-milliohm DCR applications. The LTC3884/LTC3884-1 are supported by the LTpowerPlay® software development tool with graphical user interface (GUI).
Programmable loop compensation allows the controller to be compensated digitally. Switching frequency, channel phasing, output voltage, and device address can be programmed both by the digital interface as well as external configuration resistors. Additionally, parameters can be set via the digital interface or stored in EEPROM. Both outputs have independent power good indicators and FAULT function. The LTC3884 has integrated gate drivers.
The LTC3884-1 has three-state PWM pins to drive power blocks or DrMOS power stages.
APPLICATIONS
- Telecom, Datacom, and Storage Systems
- Industrial and Point-of-Load Applications
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Tools & Simulations
LTspice
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Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:
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.
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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.

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