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LTC3851 - Synchronous Step-Down Switching Regulator Controller

General Description

The LTC®3851 is a high performance synchronous step-down switching regulator controller that drives an all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stage.

A constant frequency current mode architecture allows a phase-lockable frequency of up to 750kHz.

Key Features

  • n Wide VIN Range: 4V to 38V Operation n RSENSE or DCR Current Sensing n ±1% Output Voltage Accuracy n Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency: 250kHz to 750kHz n Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive n Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle n Adjustable Output Voltage Soft-Start or Tracking n Output Current Foldback Limiting n Output Overvoltage Protection n 5V Internal Regulator n OPTI-LOOP® Compensation Minimizes COUT n Selectable Continuous, Pulse-Skipping or Burst Mode® Operation at Light Loads.

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FEATURES n Wide VIN Range: 4V to 38V Operation n RSENSE or DCR Current Sensing n ±1% Output Voltage Accuracy n Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency: 250kHz to 750kHz n Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive n Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle n Adjustable Output Voltage Soft-Start or Tracking n Output Current Foldback Limiting n Output Overvoltage Protection n 5V Internal Regulator n OPTI-LOOP® Compensation Minimizes COUT n Selectable Continuous, Pulse-Skipping or Burst Mode® Operation at Light Loads n Low Shutdown IQ: 20μA n VOUT Range: 0.8V to 5.