LT3501IFE#PBF

The LT3501 is a dual-current mode PWM step-down DC/DC converter with two internal 3.5A switches. Independent input voltage, feedback, soft-start and power good pins for each channel simplify complex power supply tracking/sequencing requirements. Both converters are synchronized to either a common external clock input or a resistor programmable fixed 250kHz to 1.5MHz internal oscillator. At all frequencies, a 180° phase relationship between channels is maintained, reducing voltage ripple and component size. Programmable frequency allows for optimization between efficiency and external component size. Minimum input-to-output voltage ratios are improved by allowing the switch to stay on through multiple clock cycles, only switching off when the boost capacitor needs recharging, resulting in ~95% maximum duty cycle. Each output can be independently disabled using its own soft-start pin, or by using the SHDN pin the entire part can be placed in a low quiescent current shutdown mode. The LT3501 is available in a 20-lead TSSOP package with exposed leadframe for low thermal resistance.

Applications

• DSP Power Supplies
• Disc Drives
• DSL/Cable Modems
• Wall Transformer Regulation
• Distributed Power Regulation

Key features

• Wide Input Range: 3.1V to 25V
• Two Switching Regulators with 3A Output Capability
• Independent Supply to Each Regulator
• Adjustable/Synchronizable Fixed Frequency
• Operation from 250kHz to 1.5MHz
• Antiphase Switching
• Outputs Can be Paralleled
• Independent, Sequential, Ratiometric or Absolute Tracking Between Outputs
• Independent Soft-Start and Power Good Pins
• Enhanced Short-Circuit Protection
• Low Dropout: 95% Maximum Duty Cycle
• Low Shutdown Current: <10μA
• 20-Lead TSSOP Package with Exposed Leadframe