LTC3441 High Current Micropower Synchronous Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter Description Features Regulated Output with Input Above, Below or Equal to the Output nn Single Inductor, No Schottky Diodes nn High Efficiency: Up to 95% nn 25A Quiescent Current in Burst Mode(R) Operation nn Up to 1.2A Continuous Output Current from a Single Lithium-Ion nn True Output Disconnect in Shutdown nn 2.4V to 5.5V Input Range nn 2.4V to 5.25V Output Range nn 1MHz Fixed Frequency Operation nn Synchronizable Oscillator nn Selectable Burst Mode or Fixed Frequency Operation nn <1A Quiescent Current in Shutdown nn Small, Thermally Enhanced 12-Lead (4mm x 3mm) DFN package nn Applications Handheld Computers Handheld Instruments nn MP3 Players nn Digital Cameras nn nn L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, Burst Mode and the Linear logo are registered trademarks and ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The LTC(R)3441 is a high efficiency, fixed frequency, buckboost DC/DC converter that operates efficiently from input voltages above, below or equal to the output voltage. The topology incorporated in the IC provides a continuous transfer function through all operating modes, making the product ideal for single lithium ion or multicell applications where the output voltage is within the battery voltage range. The device includes two 0.10 N-channel MOSFET switches and two 0.11 P-channel switches. External Schottky diodes are optional, and can be used for a moderate efficiency improvement. The operating frequency is internally set to 1MHz and can be synchronized up to 1.7MHz. Quiescent current is only 25A in Burst Mode operation, maximizing battery life in portable applications. Burst Mode operation is user controlled and can be enabled by driving the MODE/SYNC pin high. If the MODE/SYNC pin is driven low or with a clock, then fixed frequency switching is enabled. Other features include a 1A shutdown, soft-start control, thermal shutdown and current limit. The LTC3441 is available in a thermally enhanced 12-lead (4mm x 3mm) DFN package. Typical Application Li-Ion to 3.3V at 1A Buck-Boost Converter L1 4.7H 9 2.5V TO 4.2V 10 1 Li-Ion * CIN 10F 7 3 SW1 SW2 PVIN VOUT VIN LTC3441 SHDN/SS FB VC MODE/SYNC GND PGND PGND 5 340k 8 12 11 2 6 COUT 22F 15k 1.5nF 200k VOUT = 3.3V 95 VOUT 3.3V 1A IOUT = 200mA 90 EFFICIENCY (%) 4 Efficiency vs VIN 100 85 IOUT = 1A 80 75 70 65 60 55 *1 = Burst Mode OPERATION 0 = FIXED FREQUENCY CIN: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ106MG COUT: TAIYO YUDEN JMK325BJ226MM L1: TOKO A916CY-4R7M 3441 TA01 50 2.5 3 3.5 4 VIN (V) 4.5 5 5.5 3441 TA02 3441fc For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 1 LTC3441 Absolute Maximum Ratings Pin Configuration (Note 1) TOP VIEW VIN, VOUT Voltage ........................................ - 0.3V to 6V SW1, SW2 Voltage DC............................................................. -0.3V to 6V Pulsed < 100ns........................................ -0.3V to 7V SHDN/SS, MODE/SYNC Voltage ................. -0.3V to 6V Operating Temperature Range (Note 2) .. -40C to 85C Maximum Junction Temperature (Note 4)............. 125C Storage Temperature Range................... -65C to 125C SHDN/SS 1 12 FB GND 2 11 VC PGND 3 SW1 4 SW2 PGND 13 10 VIN 9 PVIN 5 8 VOUT 6 7 MODE/SYNC DE12 PACKAGE 12-LEAD (4mm x 3mm) PLASTIC DFN TJMAX = 125C JA = 53C/W 1-LAYER BOARD, JA = 43C/W 4-LAYER BOARD JC = 4.3C/W, EXPOSED PAD IS PGND (PIN 13) MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB Order Information http://www.linear.com/product/LTC3441#orderinfo LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE LTC3441EDE#PBF LTC3441EDE#TRPBF 3441 12-Lead (4mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN -40C to 85C Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. Consult LTC Marketing for information on nonstandard lead based finish parts. For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/ For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/. Some packages are available in 500 unit reels through designated sales channels with #TRMPBF suffix. Electrical Characteristics The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25C. VIN = VOUT = 3.6V,unless otherwise noted. PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN Input Start-Up Voltage Output Voltage Adjust Range 2.4 1.19 Feedback Voltage Feedback Input Current VFB = 1.22V TYP MAX 2.3 2.4 UNITS V 5.25 V 1.22 1.25 V 1 50 nA Quiescent Current--Burst Mode Operation VC = 0V, MODE/SYNC = 3V (Note 3) 25 40 A Quiescent Current--SHDN VOUT = SHDN = 0V, Not Including Switch Leakage 0.1 1 A Quiescent Current--Active MODE/SYNC = 0V (Note 3) 520 900 A NMOS Switch Leakage Switches B and C 0.1 7 A PMOS Switch Leakage Switches A and D 0.1 10 A NMOS Switch On Resistance Switches B and C 0.10 PMOS Switch On Resistance Switches A and D 0.11 Input Current Limit Max Duty Cycle Boost (% Switch C On) Buck (% Switch A In) 2 3.2 A 70 100 88 % % 0 Min Duty Cycle Frequency Accuracy 0.85 MODE/SYNC Threshold 0.4 2 1 % 1.15 MHz 1.4 V 3441fc For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 LTC3441 Electrical Characteristics The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25C. VIN = VOUT = 3.6V,unless otherwise noted. PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN MODE/SYNC Input Current VMODE/SYNC = 5.5V TYP MAX 0.01 1 UNITS A Error Amp AVOL 90 dB Error Amp Source Current 14 A Error Amp Sink Current 300 A SHDN/SS Threshold When IC is Enabled SHDN/SS Threshold When EA is at Max Boost Duty Cycle SHDN/SS Input Current VSHDN = 5.5V Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device reliability and lifetime. Note 2: The LTC3441E is guaranteed to meet performance specifications from 0C to 70C. Specifications over the -40C to 85C operating temperature range are assured by design, characterization and correlation with statistical process controls. 0.4 1 1.4 V 2 2.4 V 0.01 1 A Note 3: Current measurements are preformed when the outputs are not switching. Note 4: This IC includes overtemperature protection that is intended to protect the device during momentary overload conditions. Junction temperature will exceed 125C when overtemperature protection is active. Continuous operation above the specified maximum operating junction temperature may result in device degradation or failure. Typical Performance Characteristics Efficiency VOUT Ripple at 1A Load 100 90 Burst Mode OPERATION EFFICIENCY (%) 80 BUCK VIN = 4.2V 70 60 VOUT 10mV/DIV AC-COUPLED VIN = 4.2V 50 VIN = 2.7V 40 BUCK-BOOST VIN = 3.3V VIN = 3.6V BOOST VIN = 2.7V 30 20 10 L = 4.7H COUT = 47F IOUT = 1A VOUT = 3.3V VOUT = 3.3V 0 0.1 1 10 IOUT (mA) 100 1000 1s/DIV 3441 G02 3441 G17 Load Transient Response, 100mA to 1A Switch Pins Entering Buck-Boost Mode Switch Pins in Buck-Boost Mode VOUT 100mV/DIV 1A SW1 2V/DIV SW1 2V/DIV SW2 2V/DIV SW2 2V/DIV 100mA 100s/DIV 3441 G01 VIN = 3.3V VOUT = 3.3V IOUT = 500mA 50ns/DIV 3441 G03 VIN = 4.2V VOUT = 3.3V IOUT = 500mA 50ns/DIV 3441 G04 3441fc For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 3 LTC3441 Typical Performance Characteristics Switch Pins Before Entering Boost Mode Active Quiescent Current 630 620 SW1 2V/DIV Feedback Voltage 1.241 VIN = VOUT = 3.6V 1.236 SW2 2V/DIV VIN = 3V VOUT = 3.3V IOUT = 500mA 50ns/DIV 1.231 600 FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (V) VIN + VOUT CURRENT (A) 610 1.226 590 1.221 580 570 1.216 560 1.211 550 1.206 540 3441 G05 VIN = VOUT = 3.6V 1.201 530 520 -55 -25 5 35 65 TEMPERATURE (C) 95 125 1.196 -55 -25 5 35 65 TEMPERATURE (C) 95 3441 G06 LINE REGULATION (dB) VIN + VOUT CURRENT (A) 40 30 20 -25 5 35 65 TEMPERATURE (C) 95 VIN = VOUT = 2.4V TO 5.5V 80 70 60 -55 125 -25 5 35 65 TEMPERATURE (C) 95 3441 G08 10 5 -55 125 -25 5 35 65 TEMPERATURE (C) 95 125 3441 G10 Current Limit 3.4 VIN = VOUT = 3.6V VIN = VOUT = 3.6V 300 250 CURRENT LIMIT (A) 1.1 FREQUENCY (MHz) EA SINK CURRENT (A) 350 1.0 0.9 -25 5 35 65 TEMPERATURE (C) 95 125 3441 G11 4 15 Output Frequency 1.2 VIN = VOUT = 3.6V 200 -55 VIN = VOUT = 3.6V 3441 G09 Error Amp Sink Current 400 Error Amp Source Current 20 EA SOURCE CURRENT (A) 90 VIN = VOUT = 3.6V 10 -55 3441 G07 Feedback Voltage Line Regulation Burst Mode Quiescent Current 50 125 0.8 -55 -25 5 35 65 TEMPERATURE (C) 95 125 3441 G12 3.2 3.0 2.8 -55 -25 5 35 65 TEMPERATURE (C) 95 125 3441 G13 3441fc For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 LTC3441 Typical Performance Characteristics NMOS RDS(ON) PMOS RDS(ON) 0.15 VIN = VOUT = 3.6V SWITCHES B AND C 0.14 VIN = VOUT = 3.6V SWITCHES A AND D 0.13 PMOS RDS(ON) () 0.13 NMOS RDS(ON) () Minimum Start Voltage 2.30 MINIMUM START VOLTAGE (V) 0.15 0.11 0.09 0.12 0.11 0.10 0.09 0.08 0.07 0.07 0.05 -55 0.05 -50 2.25 2.20 2.15 0.06 -25 5 35 65 TEMPERATURE (C) 95 125 -25 35 65 5 TEMPERATURE (C) 3441 G14 95 125 3441 G15 2.10 -55 -25 5 35 65 TEMPERATURE (C) 95 125 3441 G16 Pin Functions SHDN/SS (Pin 1): Combined Soft-Start and Shutdown. Applied voltage < 0.4V shuts down the IC. Tie to >1.4V to enable the IC and >2.4V to ensure the error amp is not clamped from soft-start. An RC from the shutdown command signal to this pin will provide a soft-start function by limiting the rise time of the VC pin. the output, the inductor peak inductor current will reach 0.8A and return to zero current on each cycle. In Burst Mode operation the operation is variable frequency, which provides a significant efficiency improvement at light loads. The Burst Mode operation will continue until the pin is driven low. GND (Pin 2): Signal Ground for the IC. MODE/SYNC = Low: Disable Burst Mode operation and maintain low noise, constant frequency operation . PGND (Pins 3, 6, 13 Exposed Pad): Power Ground for the Internal NMOS Power Switches SW1 (Pin 4): Switch pin where the internal switches A and B are connected. Connect inductor from SW1 to SW2. An optional Schottky diode can be connected from this SW1 to ground. Minimize trace length to keep EMI down. SW2 (Pin 5): Switch pin where the internal switches C and D are connected. An optional Schottky diode can be connected from SW2 to VOUT (it is required where VOUT > 4.3V). Minimize trace length to keep EMI down. MODE/SYNC (Pin 7): Burst Mode Select and Oscillator Synchronization. MODE/SYNC = High: Enable Burst Mode Operation. During the period where the IC is supplying energy to MODE/SYNC = External CLK : Synchronization of the internal oscillator and Burst Mode operation disable. A clock pulse width between 100ns and 2s and a clock frequency between 2.3MHz and 3.4MHz (twice the desired frequency) is required to synchronize the IC. fOSC = fSYNC/2 VOUT (Pin 8): Output of the Synchronous Rectifier. A filter capacitor is placed from VOUT to GND. A ceramic bypass capacitor is recommended as close to the VOUT and GND pins as possible. PVIN (Pin 9): Power VIN Supply Pin. A 10F ceramic capacitor is recommended as close to the PVIN and PGND pins as possible 3441fc For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 5 LTC3441 pin functions FB (Pin 12): Feedback Pin. Connect resistor divider tap here. The output voltage can be adjusted from 2.4V to 5.25V. The feedback reference voltage is typically 1.22V. VIN (Pin 10): Input Supply Pin. Internal VCC for the IC. VC (Pin 11): Error Amp Output. A frequency compensation network is connected from this pin to the FB pin to compensate the loop. See the section "Compensating the Feedback Loop" for guidelines. R1 VOUT = 1.22V * 1+ R2 Block Diagram 10 SW A SW1 4 VIN SW B 5 GATE DRIVERS AND ANTICROSS CONDUCTION SW2 ISENSE AMP AVERAGE CURRENT LIMIT UVLO + PWM LOGIC AND OUTPUT PHASING - + 1.22V - FB R1 12 CLAMP + 2.4V ERROR AMP PWM COMPARATORS - VCC INTERNAL THERMAL SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT LIMIT - 4A 8 PGND - + VOUT 2.4V TO 5.25V REVERSE CURRENT LIMIT + - 3.2A VOUT -0.8A SW C + gm = 1 k 100 SW D - + 9 PVIN + VIN 2.4V TO 5.5V VC 1MHz OSC 11 R2 SYNC SLEEP Burst Mode OPERATION CONTROL /2 SHUTDOWN SHDN/SS 1 RSS VIN 5s DELAY 7 MODE/SYNC 1 = Burst Mode OPERATION 0 = FIXED FREQUENCY CSS 2 GND 6 PGND 3440 BD 6 3441fc For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 LTC3441 Operation The LTC3441 provides high efficiency, low noise power for applications such as portable instrumentation. The LTC proprietary topology allows input voltages above, below or equal to the output voltage by properly phasing the output switches. The error amp output voltage on the VC pin determines the output duty cycle of the switches. Since the VC pin is a filtered signal, it provides rejection of frequencies from well below the switching frequency. The low RDS(ON), low gate charge synchronous switches provide high frequency pulse width modulation control at high efficiency. Schottky diodes across the synchronous switch D and synchronous switch B are not required, but provide a lower drop during the break-before-make time (typically 15ns). The addition of the Schottky diodes will improve peak efficiency by typically 1% to 2%. High efficiency is achieved at light loads when Burst Mode operation is entered and when the IC's quiescent current is a low 25A. Low Noise Fixed Frequency Operation Reverse Current Limit The reverse current limit amplifier monitors the inductor current from the output through switch D. Once a negative inductor current exceeds - 800mA typical, the IC will shut off switch D. Output Switch Control Figure 1 shows a simplified diagram of how the four internal switches are connected to the inductor, VIN, VOUT and GND. Figure 2 shows the regions of operation for the LTC3441 as a function of the internal control voltage, VCI. The VCIvoltage is a level shifted voltage from the output of the error amp (VC pin) (see Figure 5). The output switches are properly phased so the transfer between operation modes is continuous, filtered and transparent to the user. When VIN approaches VOUT the Buck/Boost region is reached where the conduction time of the four switch region is typically 150ns. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the various regions of operation will now be described. Oscillator The frequency of operation is factory trimmed to 1MHz. The oscillator can be synchronized with an external clock applied to the MODE/SYNC pin. A clock frequency of twice the desired switching frequency and with a pulse width of at least 100ns is applied. The oscillator sync range is 1.15MHz to 1.7MHz (2.3MHz to 3.4MHz sync frequency). PVIN VOUT 9 8 PMOS A VOUT PMOS D SW1 SW2 4 5 NMOS B NMOS C 3441 F01 Figure 1. Simplified Diagram of Output Switches Error Amp The error amplifier is a voltage mode amplifier. The loop compensation components are configured around the amplifier to obtain stability of the converter. The SHDN/ SS pin will clamp the error amp output, VC, to provide a soft-start function. 75% DMAX BOOST A ON, B OFF BOOST REGION PWM CD SWITCHES DMIN BOOST DMAX BUCK Supply Current Limit The current limit amplifier will shut PMOS switch A off once the current exceeds 4A typical. Before the switch current limit, the average current limit amp (3.2A typical) will source current into the FB pin to drop the output voltage. The current amplifier delay to output is typically 50ns. V4 (2.05V) V3 (1.65V) FOUR SWITCH PWM BUCK/BOOST REGION V2 (1.55V) D ON, C OFF PWM AB SWITCHES BUCK REGION V1 (0.9V) 0% DUTY CYCLE 3441 F02 INTERNAL CONTROL VOLTAGE, VCI Figure 2. Switch Control vs Internal Control Voltage, VCI 3441fc For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 7 LTC3441 Operation Buck Region (VIN > VOUT) Switch D is always on and switch C is always off during this mode. When the internal control voltage, VCI, is above voltage V1, output A begins to switch. During the off time of switch A, synchronous switch B turns on for the remainder of the time. Switches A and B will alternate similar to a typical synchronous buck regulator. As the control voltage increases, the duty cycle of switch A increases until the maximum duty cycle of the converter in Buck mode reaches DMAX_BUCK, given by: DMAX_BUCK = 100 - D4SW % where D4SW = duty cycle % of the four switch range. D4SW = (150ns * f) * 100 % where f = operating frequency, Hz. Beyond this point the "four switch," or Buck/Boost region is reached. Buck/Boost or Four Switch (VIN ~ VOUT) When the internal control voltage, VCI, is above voltage V2, switch pair AD remain on for duty cycle DMAX_BUCK, and the switch pair AC begins to phase in. As switch pair AC phases in, switch pair BD phases out accordingly. When the VCI voltage reaches the edge of the Buck/Boost range, at voltage V3, the AC switch pair completely phase out the BD pair, and the boost phase begins at duty cycle D4SW. The input voltage, VIN, where the four switch region begins is given by: VOUT VIN = V 1- (150ns * f) The point at which the four switch region ends is given by: VIN = VOUT(1 - D) = VOUT(1 - 150ns * f) V Boost Region (VIN < VOUT) Switch A is always on and switch B is always off during this mode. When the internal control voltage, VCI, is 8 above voltage V3, switch pair CD will alternately switch to provide a boosted output voltage. This operation is typical to a synchronous boost regulator. The maximum duty cycle of the converter is limited to 88% typical and is reached when VCI is above V4. Burst Mode Operation Burst Mode operation is when the IC delivers energy to the output until it is regulated and then goes into a sleep mode where the outputs are off and the IC is consuming only 25A. In this mode the output ripple has a variable frequency component that depends upon load current. During the period where the device is delivering energy to the output, the peak current will be equal to 800mA typical and the inductor current will terminate at zero current for each cycle. In this mode the typical maximum average output current is given by: 0.2 * VIN IOUT(MAX)BURST A VOUT + VIN Burst Mode operation is user controlled, by driving the MODE/SYNC pin high to enable and low to disable. The peak efficiency during Burst Mode operation is less than the peak efficiency during fixed frequency because the part enters full-time 4-switch mode (when servicing the output) with discontinuous inductor current as illustrated in Figures 3 and 4. During Burst Mode operation, the control loop is nonlinear and cannot utilize the control voltage from the error amp to determine the control mode, therefore full-time 4-switch mode is required to maintain the Buck/Boost function. The efficiency below 1mA becomes dominated primarily by the quiescent current and not the peak efficiency. The equation is given by: Efficiency Burst (bm) * I LOAD 25A +I LOAD where (bm) is typically 75% during Burst Mode operation. 3441fc For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 LTC3441 operation When transitioning from Burst Mode operation to fixed frequency, the system exhibits a transient since the modes of operation have changed. For most systems this transient is acceptable, but the application may have stringent input current and/or output voltage requirements that dictate a broad-band voltage loop to minimize the transient. Lowering the DC gain of the loop will facilitate the task (5M from FB to VC) at the expense of DC load regulation. Type 3 compensation is also recommended to broad band the loop and roll off past the two pole response of the LC of the converter (see Closing the Feedback Loop). Soft-Start The soft-start function is combined with shutdown. When the SHDN/SS pin is brought above typically 1V, the IC is enabled but the EA duty cycle is clamped from the VC pin. A detailed diagram of this function is shown in Figure 5. The components RSS and CSS provide a slow ramping voltage on the SHDN/SS pin to provide a soft-start function. PVIN VOUT PVIN VOUT 9 8 9 8 4 SW1 + dI VIN dt L L A D - 5 SW2 B C IINDUCTOR A 800mA 4 - dI - VOUT L dt + L SW1 0mA D 5 SW2 B C IINDUCTOR Burst Mode Operation to Fixed Frequency Transient Response 800mA 0mA 3441 F03 T1 6 6 GND GND Figure 3. Inductor Charge Cycle During Burst Mode Operation T2 3441 F04 Figure 4. Inductor Discharge Cycle During Burst Mode Operation ERROR AMP VIN 14A + VOUT 1.22V R1 FB - 12 VC SOFT-START CLAMP TO PWM COMPARATORS CP1 R2 11 VCI SHDN/SS RSS ENABLE SIGNAL 1 CSS + CHIP ENABLE - 3441 F05 1V Figure 5. Soft-Start Circuitry 3441fc For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 9 LTC3441 Applications Information COMPONENT SELECTION 1 SHDN/SS FB 12 2 GND VC 11 3 PGND VIN 10 4 SW1 PVIN 9 5 SW2 VOUT 8 6 PGND MODE 7 handle the peak inductor current without saturating. Molded chokes or chip inductors usually do not have enough core to support the peak inductor currents in the 1A to 2A region. To minimize radiated noise, use a toroid, pot core or shielded bobbin inductor. See Table 1 for suggested components and Table 2 for a list of component suppliers. VIN VOUT Table 1. Inductor Vendor Information SUPPLIER MULTIPLE VIAS Figure 6. Recommended Component Placement. Traces Carrying High Current are Direct. Trace Area at FB and VC Pins are Kept Low. Lead Length to Battery Should be Kept Short. VOUT and VIN Ceramic Capacitors Close to the IC Pins Inductor Selection The high frequency operation of the LTC3441 allows the use of small surface mount inductors. The inductor current ripple is typically set to 20% to 40% of the maximum inductor current. For a given ripple the inductance terms are given as follows: FAX WEB SITE Coilcraft (847) 639-6400 (847) 639-1469 www.coilcraft.com Coiltronics (561) 241-7876 (561) 241-9339 www.coiltronics.com Murata USA: (814) 237-1431 (800) 831-9172 USA: (814) 238-0490 www.murata.com Sumida USA: www.japanlink.com/ (847) 956-0666 (847) 956-0702 sumida Japan: 81(3) 3607-5111 81(3) 3607-5144 3441 F06 GND PHONE Output Capacitor Selection The bulk value of the capacitor is set to reduce the ripple due to charge into the capacitor each cycle. The steady state ripple due to charge is given by: IOUT(MAX) * ( VOUT - VIN(MIN) ) * 100 % IOUT(MAX) * ( VIN(MAX) - VOUT ) * 100 % %Ripple _Boost = COUT * VOUT2 * f L> VIN(MIN) * ( VOUT - VIN(MIN) ) * 100 H, %Ripple _Buck = L> VOUT * ( VIN(MAX) - VOUT ) * 100 H where COUT = output filter capacitor, F f *IOUT(MAX) * %Ripple * VOUT f *IOUT(MAX) * %Ripple * VIN(MAX) where f = operating frequency, Hz %Ripple = allowable inductor current ripple, % VIN(MIN) = minimum input voltage, V VIN(MAX) = maximum input voltage, V VOUT = output voltage, V IOUT(MAX) = maximum output load current For high efficiency, choose an inductor with a high frequency core material, such as ferrite, to reduce core loses. The inductor should have low ESR (equivalent series resistance) to reduce the I2R losses, and must be able to 10 COUT * VIN(MAX) * VOUT * f The output capacitance is usually many times larger in order to handle the transient response of the converter. For a rule of thumb, the ratio of the operating frequency to the unity-gain bandwidth of the converter is the amount the output capacitance will have to increase from the above calculations in order to maintain the desired transient response. The other component of ripple is due to the ESR (equivalent series resistance) of the output capacitor. Low ESR capacitors should be used to minimize output voltage ripple. For surface mount applications, Taiyo Yuden ceramic capacitors, AVX TPS series tantalum capacitors or Sanyo POSCAP are recommended. 3441fc For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 LTC3441 applications Information Input Capacitor Selection Since the VIN pin is the supply voltage for the IC it is recommended to place at least a 4.7F, low ESR bypass capacitor. Table 2. Capacitor Vendor Information Operating Frequency Selection Additional quiescent current due to the output switches GATE charge is given by: SUPPLIER PHONE FAX AVX (803) 448-9411 (803) 448-1943 www.avxcorp.com Sanyo (619) 661-6322 (619) 661-1055 www.sanyovideo.com Buck: (0.8 * VIN * f ) mA (408) 573-4159 www.t-yuden.com Boost: [0.4 * (VIN + VOUT) * f] mA Taiyo Yuden (408) 573-4150 WEB SITE input voltages, VIN bypassing becomes more critical; therefore, a ceramic bypass capacitor as close to the VIN and GND pins as possible is also required. Buck/Boost: [f * (1.2 * VIN + 0.4 * VOUT)] mA Optional Schottky Diodes The Schottky diodes across the synchronous switches B and D are not required (VOUT < 4.3V), but provide a lower drop during the break-before-make time (typically 15ns) of the NMOS to PMOS transition, improving efficiency. Use a Schottky diode such as an MBRM120T3 or equivalent. Do not use ordinary rectifier diodes, since the slow recovery times will compromise efficiency. For applications with an output voltage above 4.3V, a Schottky diode is required from SW2 to VOUT. Output Voltage < 2.4V The LTC3441 can operate as a buck converter with output voltages as low as 0.4V. The part is specified at 2.4V minimum to allow operation without the requirement of a Schottky diode. Synchronous switch D is powered from VOUT and the RDS(ON) will increase at low output voltages, therefore a Schottky diode is required from SW2 to VOUT to provide the conduction path to the output. Output Voltage > 4.3V where f = switching frequency in MHz Closing the Feedback Loop The LTC3441 incorporates voltage mode PWM control. The control to output gain varies with operation region (Buck, Boost, Buck/Boost), but is usually no greater than 15. The output filter exhibits a double pole response is given by: fFILTER_POLE = 1 Hz 2 * * L * COUT (in buck mode) fFILTER_POLE = VIN Hz 2 * VOUT * * L * COUT (in boost mode) Where L is in Henries and COUT is the output filter capacitor in Farads. The output filter zero is given by: A Schottky diode from SW to VOUT is required for output voltages over 4.3V. The diode must be located as close to the pins as possible in order to reduce the peak voltage on SW2 due to the parasitic lead and trace inductance. Input Voltage > 4.5V For applications with input voltages above 4.5V which could exhibit an overload or short-circuit condition, a 2/1nF series snubber is required between the SW1 pin and GND. A Schottky diode from SW1 to VIN should also be added as close to the pins as possible. For the higher fFILTER _ ZERO = 1 2 * * RESR * COUT Hz where RESR is the capacitor equivalent series resistance. A troublesome feature in Boost mode is the right-half plane zero (RHP), and is given by: fRHPZ VIN 2 = Hz 2 * *IOUT * L * VOUT The loop gain is typically rolled off before the RHP zero frequency. 3441fc For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 11 LTC3441 applications Information A simple Type I compensation network can be incorporated to stabilize the loop but at a cost of reduced bandwidth and slower transient response. To ensure proper phase margin, the loop requires to be crossed over a decade before the LC double pole. 2 * *32e3 *R1* CP1 12 1 Hz 2 * *RZ * CP1 fZERO2 = 1 Hz 2 * *R1 * CZ 1 fPOLE2 = 1 Hz 2 * *RZ * CP2 9 2.5V TO 4.2V 10 1 * C1 10F Li-Ion 7 3 PVIN VIN LTC3441 SHDN/SS VOUT FB VC MODE/SYNC GND PGND *1 = Burst Mode OPERATION 0 = FIXED FREQUENCY 3441 F07 Figure 7. Error Amplifier with Type I Compensation VOUT + ERROR AMP - Hz 1.22V R1 CZ1 FB 12 VC 11 CP1 RZ R2 CP2 3441 F08 Figure 8. Error Amplifier with Type III Compensation SW2 SW1 R2 11 L1 4.7H 4 CP1 VC Which is extremely close to DC fZERO1 = R1 FB - Most applications demand an improved transient response to allow a smaller output filter capacitor. To achieve a higher bandwidth, Type III compensation is required. Two zeros are required to compensate for the double-pole response. fPOLE1 1.22V ERROR AMP The unity-gain frequency of the error amplifier with the Type I compensation is given by: 1 fUG = Hz 2 * * R1* CP1 1 VOUT + PGND 220pF 5 8 R1 348k 12 11 2 6 VOUT 3.3V 1A VOUT 100mV/DIV 2.2k C2 47F R3 15k C4 220pF 5M C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ106MG C2: TAIYO YUDEN JMK325BJ476MM L1: TOKO A916CY-4R7M Load Transient Response, 100mA to 1A 1A R2 200k 100mA 3441 F09 100s/DIV 3441 G01 Figure 9. Fast Transient Response Compensation for Step Load or Mode Change 12 3441fc For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 LTC3441 Typical Applications Li-Ion to 3.3V at 1.2A Converter L1 4.7H 10 PVIN VIN 1 Li-Ion D2 * *1 = Burst Mode OPERATION 0 = FIXED FREQUENCY PGND 2 C4 1.5nF 6 VOUT 3.3V 1.2A C2 22F R3 15k 11 VC PGND R1 340k 12 FB MODE/SYNC GND 3 C1 10F LTC3441 8 VOUT SHDN/SS 7 5 SW2 SW1 9 2.8V TO 4.2V 100 R2 200k 90 80 EFFICIENCY (%) 4 Efficiency D1 4.2VIN BURST 70 60 50 2.8VIN PWM 4.2VIN PWM 3.6VIN PWM 40 30 20 C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ106MG C2: TAIYO YUDEN JMK325BJ226MM D1, D2: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBRM120LT3 L1: TOKO A916CY-3R3M 3441 TA03a 10 0 0.1 1 10 100 IOUT (mA) 1000 10000 3441 TA03b Li-Ion to 5V at 600mA Boost Converter with Output Disconnect 4 9 2.5V TO 4.2V 10 1M Li-Ion 0.047F C1 10F 1 * 7 3 *1 = Burst Mode OPERATION 0 = FIXED FREQUENCY SW1 SW2 PVIN VOUT VIN LTC3441 SHDN/SS FB VC MODE/SYNC GND PGND Efficiency D1 PGND VOUT 5V 600mA 5 12 2 6 90 R1 619k 8 11 100 80 COUT 22F R3 15k C4 1.5nF R2 200k EFFICIENCY (%) L1 4.7H 70 VIN = 4.2V Burst Mode OPERATION VIN = 3.6 V VIN = 2.7V 60 50 40 30 20 C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ106MG C2: TAIYO YUDEN JMK325BJ226MM D1: MBRM120LT3 L1: TOKO A916CY-4R7M 3441 TA04a 10 0 0.1 10 100 1 OUTPUT CURRENT (mA) 1000 3441 TA04b 3441fc For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 13 LTC3441 Package Description Please refer to http://www.linear.com/product/LTC3441#packaging for the most recent package drawings. DE/UE Package 12-Lead Plastic DFN (4mm x 3mm) (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1695 Rev D) 0.70 0.05 3.30 0.05 3.60 0.05 2.20 0.05 1.70 0.05 PACKAGE OUTLINE 0.25 0.05 0.50 BSC 2.50 REF RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED 4.00 0.10 (2 SIDES) 7 R = 0.115 TYP 0.40 0.10 12 R = 0.05 TYP PIN 1 TOP MARK (NOTE 6) 0.200 REF 3.30 0.10 3.00 0.10 (2 SIDES) 1.70 0.10 0.75 0.05 6 0.25 0.05 1 PIN 1 NOTCH R = 0.20 OR 0.35 x 45 CHAMFER (UE12/DE12) DFN 0806 REV D 0.50 BSC 2.50 REF 0.00 - 0.05 BOTTOM VIEW--EXPOSED PAD NOTE: 1. DRAWING PROPOSED TO BE A VARIATION OF VERSION (WGED) IN JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229 2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE 3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS 4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE 5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED 6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE 14 3441fc Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights. For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 LTC3441 Revision History (Revision history begins at Rev B) REV DATE DESCRIPTION B 8/14 Modified filter pole equation in Closing the Feedback Loop section PAGE NUMBER C 10/16 11 Added equation to calculate VOUT 6 Modified Operating Frequency Selection section 11 3441fc For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 15 LTC3441 Typical Application PCMCIA Powered GSM Modem L1 10H 4 VIN 2.5V TO 5.5V 1A MAX 9 RS 0.05 10 1 7 C1 10F 3 SW1 SW2 PVIN VOUT VIN LTC3441 SHDN/SS FB VC MODE/SYNC GND PGND PGND 5 8 R6 24k 12 1N914 6 R1 392k 1/2 LT1490A 11 2 + COUT 2200F - C4 10nF R5 24k VOUT 3.6V 2A (PULSED) R2 200k 3441 TA05 + R4 1k 1/2 LT1490A - 2N3906 C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ106MG C2: SANYO MV-AX SERIES L1: TOKO A916CY-4R7M ICURRENTLIMIT = 1.22 * R4 R5 * RS AVERAGE INPUT CURRENT CONTROL Related Parts PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMMENTS LT 1613 550mA (ISW) 1.4MHz High Efficiency Step-Up DC/DC Converter VIN: 0.9V to 10V, VOUT(MAX): 34V, IQ: 3mA, ISD: 1A, ThinSOTTM LT1615/LT1615-1 300mA/80mA (ISW) Constant Off-Time, High Efficiency Step-Up DC/DC Converter VIN: 1.2V to 15V, VOUT(MAX): 34V, IQ: 20A, ISD: 1A, ThinSOT LT1616 500mA (IOUT) 1.4MHz High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Converter High Efficiency, VIN: 3.6V to 25V, VOUT(MIN): 1.25V, IQ: 1.9mA, ISD: 1A, ThinSOT LT1776 500mA (IOUT) 200kHz High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Converter High Efficiency, VIN: 7.4V to 40V, VOUT(MIN): 1.24V, IQ: 3.2mA, ISD: 30A, N8, S8 LTC1877 600mA (IOUT) 550kHz Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter 95% Efficiency, VIN: 2.7V to 10V, VOUT(MIN): 0.8V, IQ: 10A, ISD: 1A, MS8 LTC1878 600mA (IOUT) 550kHz Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter 95% Efficiency, VIN: 2.7V to 6V, VOUT(MIN): 0.8V, IQ: 10A, ISD: 1A, MS8 LTC1879 1.2A (IOUT) 550kHz Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter 95% Efficiency, VIN: 2.7V to 10V, VOUT(MIN): 0.8V, IQ: 15A, ISD: 1A, TSSOP16 LT1930/LT1930A 1A (ISW) 1.2MHz/2.2MHz High Efficiency Step-Up DC/DC Converter VIN: 2.6V to 16V, VOUT(MAX): 34V, IQ: 5.5mA, ISD: 1A, ThinSOT LTC3405/ LTC3405A 300mA (IOUT) 1.5MHz Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter 95% Efficiency, VIN: 2.7V to 6V, VOUT(MIN): 0.8V, IQ: 20A, ISD: 1A, ThinSOT LTC3406/ LTC3406B 600mA (IOUT) 1.5MHz Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter 95% Efficiency, VIN: 2.5V to 5.5V, VOUT(MIN): 0.6V, IQ: 20A, ISD: 1A, ThinSOT LTC3407 600mA (IOUT) x2 1.5MHz Dual Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter 96% Efficiency, VIN: 2.5V to 5.5V, VOUT(MIN): 0.6V, IQ: 40A, ISD: 1A, 10-Lead MS LTC3411 1.25A (IOUT) 4MHz Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter 95% Efficiency, VIN: 2.5V to 5.5V, VOUT(MIN): 0.8V, IQ: 60A, ISD: 1A, 10-Lead MS LTC3412 2.5A (IOUT) 4MHz Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter 95% Efficiency, VIN: 2.5V to 5.5V, VOUT(MIN): 0.8V, IQ: 60A, ISD: 1A, TSSOP16E LTC3440 600mA (IOUT) 2MHz Synchronous Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter 95% Efficiency, VIN: 2.5V to 5.5V, VOUT(MIN): 2.5V, IQ: 25A, ISD: 1A, 10-Lead MS (R) 16 Linear Technology Corporation 1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7417 For more information www.linear.com/LTC3441 (408) 432-1900 FAX: (408) 434-0507 www.linear.com/LTC3441 3441fc LT 1016 REV C * PRINTED IN USA LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 2003