LTC3871/LTC3871-1 Bidirectional PolyPhase Synchronous Buck or Boost Controller FEATURESDESCRIPTION n Unique Architecture Allows Dynamic Regulation of The LTC®3871/LTC3871-1 is a high performance bidi- Input Voltage, Output Voltage or Current rectional buck or boost switching regulator controller n VHIGH Voltages Up to 100V that operates in either buck or boost mode on demand. n VLOW Voltages Up to 30V It regulates in buck mode from VHIGH-to-VLOW and boost n Synchronous Rectification: Up to 97% Efficiency mode from VLOW-to-VHIGH depending on a control signal, n ADI-Proprietary Advanced Current Mode Control making it ideal for 48V/12V automotive dual battery sys- n ±1% Voltage Regulation Accuracy Over Temperature tems. An accurate current programming loop regulates n Accurate, Programmable Output Current Monitoring the maximum current that can be delivered in either direc- and Regulation for Both Buck and Boost Operation tion. The LTC3871/LTC3871-1 allows both batteries to n Selectable Buck and Boost Current Sense Limits supply energy to the load simultaneously by converting n Programmable DRVCC/EXTVCC Optimizes Efficiency energy from one battery to the other. n Programmable VHIGH UV and OV Thresholds Its proprietary constant-frequency current mode n Programmable VLOW OV Threshold architecture enhances the signal-to-noise ratio enabling n Phase-Lockable Frequency: 60kHz to 460kHz low noise operation and provides excellent current n Multiphase/Multi-ICs Operation Up to 12 Phases matching between phases. Additional features include n Selectable CCM/DCM Modes discontinuous or continuous mode of operation, OV/UV n Thermally Enhanced 48-Lead LQFP Package monitors, independent loop compensation for buck and boost operation, accurate output current monitoring and APPLICATIONS overcurrent protection. The LTC3871 and LTC3871-1 n Automotive 48V/12V Dual Battery Systems have different current limit foldback characteristics. n Backup Power Systems All registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. TYPICAL APPLICATIONHigh Efficiency Bidirectional Charger/Power Supply VHIGH 26V TO 58V OV TE HIGH Buck-to-Boost Transition EXTVCC UVHIGH PGA V HIGH VFBLOW BUCK BUCK BOOST ITH SNS1– HIGH SNSD1+ VLOW SNSA1+ 5V/DIV ITH BST1 DRVCC I LOW L LTC3871/ 5A/DIV SS TG1 LTC3871-1 V SW1 V HIGH LOW 12V 10V/DIV BG1 BUCK BOOST BUCK BATTERY SW VFBHIGH 50V/DIV IMON SNS2– 3871 TA01b FREQ SNSD2+ 50μ/DIV VLOW SNSA2+ BST2 DRVCC OVLOW TG2 DRVCC SW2 V5 SGND PGND BG2 PINS NOT SHOWN IN THIS CIRCUIT: 3871 TA01a CLKOUT, DRVSET, FAULT, ILIM, MODE, PHSMD, RUN, SETCUR AND SYNC. Rev. B Document Feedback For more information www.analog.com 1 Document Outline Features Applications Typical Application Description Absolute Maximum Ratings Order Information Pin Configuration Electrical Characteristics Typical Performance Characteristics Pin Functions Block Diagram Operation Applications Information Package Description Revision History Typical Application Related Parts