LTC3407-3
Dual Synchronous,
1.8V/0.8A and 3.3V/0.8A
2.25MHz Step-Down DC/DC Regulator
FEATURES
■ Very Low Quiescent Current: Only 40µA
■ 1.8V at 800mA/3.3V at 800mA
■ High Efficiency: Up to 95%
■ 2.25MHz Constant Frequency Operation
■ High Switch Current: 1.2A on Each Channel
■ No Schottky Diodes Required
■ Low RDS(ON) Internal Switches: 0.35Ω
■ VIN: 3.3V to 5.5V
■ Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line
and Load Transient Response
■ Short-Circuit Protected
■ Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
■ Ultralow Shutdown Current: IQ < 1µA
■ Power-On Reset Output
■ Externally Synchronizable Oscillator
■ Small Thermally UEnhanced 3mm × 3mm DFN Package
APPLICATIO S
■ PDAs/Palmtop PCs
■ Digital Cameras
■ Cellular Phones
■ Portable Media Players
■ PC Cards
■ Wireless and DSL Modems
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®3407-3 is a dual, constant frequency, synchro-
nous step down DC/DC converter. Intended for low power
applications, it operates from 3.3V to 5.5V input voltage
range and has a constant 2.25MHz switching frequency,
allowing the use of tiny, low cost capacitors and inductors
with a profile ≤1.0mm. Internal synchronous 0.35Ω, 1.2A
power switches provide high efficiency without the need
for external Schottky diodes.
A user selectable mode input is provided to allow the user
to trade-off noise ripple for low power efficiency. Burst
Mode® operation provides high efficiency at light loads,
while Pulse Skip Mode provides low noise ripple at light
loads.
To further maximize battery life, the P-channel MOSFETs
are turned on continuously in dropout (100% duty cycle),
and both channels draw a total quiescent current of only
40µA. In shutdown, the device draws <1µA.
, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Burst Mode is a registered trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5481178, 6580258, 6304066, 6127815, 6498466,
6611131.
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
VIN
3.3V TO 5.5V
VOUT2
3.3V
10µF
2.2µH
10µF
RUN2 VIN RUN1
MODE/SYNC
POR
LTC3407-3
SW2
SW1
VOUT2
GND
VOUT1
100k
RESET
2.2µH
VOUT1
1.8V
10µF
34073 TA01
NOTE: IN DROPOUT, THE OUTPUT TRACKS THE INPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 1. 1.8V/3.3V at 800mA Step-Down Regulators
LTC3407-3 Efficiency/Power Loss
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
1
1
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 1.8V
0.1
VOUT = 3.3V VOUT = 1.8V
0.01
0.001
VIN = 5V
Burst Mode OPERATION
NO LOAD ON OTHER CHANNEL
0.000
10
100
1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
34073 TA01b
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