LTC3701 Datasheet | Linear Technology

LTC3701 2-Phase, Low Input Voltage, Dual Step-Down DC/DC Controller Features s s DESCRIPTIO s s s s s s s s s s s Out-of-Phase Controllers Reduce Required Input Capacitance True PLL for Frequency Locking or Frequency Adjustment Operating Frequency Range: 300k Hz to 750k Hz Wide VIN Range: 2.5V to 10V Constant Frequency Current Mode Architecture Low Dropout: 100% Duty Cycle Power Good Output Voltage Monitor Internal Soft-Start Circuitry Selectable Burst Mode®/Pulse Skipping Operation at Light Loads Output Overvoltage Protection Low Quiescent Current: 460µA 0.8V ± 2% Voltage Reference Small 16-Lead Narrow SSOP Package The LTC®3701 is a 2-phase dual constant frequency current mode step-down DC/DC controller providing excellent load and line regulation. Power loss and noise due to ESR of the input capacitor are minimized by operating the two controller output stages out-of-phase. The LTC3701 provides a 0.8V ±2% voltage reference and consumes only 460µA of quiescent current. To further maximize the life of a battery source, the external P-channel MOSFET is turned on continuously in dropout (100% duty cycle). Switching frequency is internally set at 550k Hz, allowing the use of small inductors and capacitors. For noise sensitive applications, the LTC3701 can be externally synchronized using its phase-locked loop. The frequency can also be externally set from 300k Hz to 750k Hz by applying a voltage to the PLLLPF pin. Burst Mode operation is inhibited during synchronization or when the EXTCLK/MODE pin is pulled low to reduce noise and RF interference. The LTC3701 contains independent internal soft-start circuitry for each controller. Other Features include a power good output voltage monitor and output overvoltage and short-circuit protection. The LTC3701 is available in a small footprint 16-lead narrow SSOP package. U APPLICATIO S s s s s s One or Two Lithium-Ion Powered Applications Notebook and Handheld puters Personal Digital Assistants Portable Instruments...