LTC3609 32V, 6A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter FeaTures DescripTion n 6A Output Current The LTC®3609 is a high efficiency, monolithic synchronous n Wide VIN Range = 4V to 32V (36V Maximum) step-down DC/DC converter that can deliver up to 6A output n Internal N-Channel MOSFETs current from a 4V to 32V (36V maximum) input supply. It n True Current Mode Control uses a valley current control architecture to deliver very n Optimized for High Step-Down Ratios low duty cycle operation at high frequency with excellent n tON(MIN) ≤ 100ns transient response. The operating frequency is selected n Extremely Fast Transient Response by an external resistor and is compensated for variations n Stable with Ceramic COUT in VIN and VOUT. n ±1% 0.6V Voltage Reference The LTC3609 can be configured for discontinuous or n Power Good Output Voltage Monitor forced continuous operation at light load. Forced continu- n Adjustable On-Time/Switching Frequency ous operation reduces noise and RF interference while n Adjustable Current Limit discontinuous mode provides high efficiency by reducing n Programmable Soft-Start switching losses at light loads. n Output Overvoltage Protection n Optional Short-Circuit Shutdown Timer Fault protection is provided by internal foldback current n Low Shutdown I limiting, an output overvoltage comparator and an optional Q: 15µA n Available in a 7mm × 8mm 52-Pin QFN Package short-circuit shutdown timer. Soft-start capability for sup- applicaTions ply sequencing is accomplished using an external timing capacitor. The regulator current limit is user programmable. n A power good output voltage monitor indicates when Point of Load Regulation n the output is in regulation. The LTC3609 is available in a Distributed Power Systems compact 7mm × 8mm QFN package. L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5481178, 6100678, 6580258, 5847554, 6304066. Typical applicaTion High Efficiency Step-Down ConverterEfficiency and Power Loss vs Load Current 187k 0.1µF VOUT VON ION 100 10000 VIN RUN/SS V EFFICIENCY IN 90 4V TO 32V 10µF 80 100pF LTC3609 x3 1000 POWER LOSS (mW) 1.2µH V 70 OUT SW 2.5V 60 1000pF 6A 0.22µF 100µF 50 100 ITH BOOST x2 POWER LOSS 15.8k 40 EFFICIENCY (%) SGND INTV 30 CC 30.1k 10 FCB 20 V V V 4.7µF 10 OUT = 2.5V IN = 12V RNG EXTV V PGND CC = 5V IN = 25V PGOOD 0 1 0.01 0.1 1 10 EXTVCC VFB LOAD CURRENT (A) 3609 TA01b 3609 TA01a 9.53k 3609fb Document Outline Features Description Applications Typical Application Absolute Maximum Ratings Pin Configuration order information Electrical Characteristics Typical Performance Characteristics Pin Functions Functional Diagram Operation Applications Information Typical Applications Package Description Revision History Typical Application Related Parts