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Overview
Features and Benefits
- Stacked Inductor Acts as Heat Sink
- Wide Input Voltage Range: 4.7V to 15V
- 0.6V to 3.3V Output Voltage Range
- ±1.3% Total DC Output Voltage Error Over Line, Load and Temperature (–40°C to 125°C)
- Differential Remote Sense Amplifier for Precision Regulation
- Current Mode Control/Fast Transient Response
- Frequency Synchronization
- Parallel Current Sharing (Up to 240A)
- Internal or External Compensation
- 88% Efficiency (12VIN, 1VOUT) at 40A
- Overcurrent Foldback Protection
- 16mm × 16mm × 7.07mm BGA Package
Product Details
The LTM4636 is a 40A step-down μModule (power module) switching regulator with a stacked inductor as a heat sink for quicker heat dissipation and cooler operation in a small package. The exposed inductor permits direct contact with airflow from any direction. The LTM4636 can deliver 40W (12VIN, 1VOUT, 40A, 200LFM) with only 40°C rise over the ambient temperature. Full-power 40W is delivered, up to 83°C ambient and half-power 20W is supported at 110°C ambient.
The LTM4636 operates at 92%, 90% and 88% efficiency, delivering 15A, 30A and 40A, respectively, to a 1V load (12VIN). The μModule regulator is scalable such that four μModules in current sharing mode deliver 160W with only 40°C rise and 88% efficiency (12VIN, 1VOUT, 400LFM). The LTM4636 is offered in a 16mm × 16mm × 7.07mm BGA package.
| Notes | |
| LTM4636 | Simpler circuits and fewer features |
| LTM4636-1 | Extra internal circuitry for detecting overtemperature and input/output overvoltage conditions |
Applications
- Telecom Servers and Networking Equipment
- Industrial Equipment and Medical 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 (4)
Documentation
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Tools & Simulations
LTspice
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LTspice Simulations
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.
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LTpowerCAD Project Files
Design tools for the following parts are available in LTpowerCAD:
Reference Materials
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Informational (1)
40A µModule Regulator with, 88% Efficiency, 0% Derating at 85°C, and 40°C Rise
Technical Articles (1)
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Design Resources
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