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APPLICATIONS
n Sensor Power
n RF Mems Relay Power
n General Purpose Bias
TYPICAL APPLICATION
DESCRIPTION
Ultralow Power Boost
Converter with Output
Disconnect
The LT
®
8410/LT8410-1 are ultralow power boost converters
with integrated power switch, Schottky diode and output
disconnect circuitry. The parts control power delivery by
varying both the peak inductor current and switch off-
time. This control scheme results in low output voltage
ripple as well as high efficiency over a wide load range.
The quiescent current is a low 8.5μA, which is further
reduced to 0μA in shutdown. The internal disconnect
circuitry allows the output voltage to be blocked from the
input during shutdown. High value (12.4M/0.4M) resis-
tors are integrated on chip for output voltage detection,
significantly reducing input referred quiescent current. The
LT8410/ LT8410-1 also features a comparator built into the
SHDN pin, overvoltage protection for the CAP and VOUT
pins, built in soft-start and comes in a tiny 8-pin 2mm ×
2mm DFN package.
General Purpose Bias with Wide Input Voltage
FEATURES
n Ultralow Quiescent Current
8.5μA in Active Mode
0μA in Shutdown Mode
n Comparator Built into SHDN Pin
n Low Noise Control Scheme
n Adjustable FB Reference Voltage
n Wide Input Range: 2.5V to 16V
n Wide Output Range: Up to 40V
n Integrated Power NPN Switch
25mA Current Limit (LT8410)
8mA Current Limit (LT8410-1)
n Integrated Schottky Diode
n Integrated Output Disconnect
n High Value (12.4M/0.4M) Feedback Resistors
Integrated
n Built in Soft-Start (Optional Capacitor from VREF
to GND)
n Overvoltage Protection for CAP and VOUT Pins
n Tiny 8-Pin 2mm × 2mm DFN Package
SW CAP
GND
CHIP
ENABLE
FBP
8410-1 TA01a
LT8410
2.2µF
0.1µF
100µH
0.1µF
0.1µF*
VOUT = 16V
V
IN
2.5V to 16V
VCC VOUT
VREF
SHDN
604k
412k
*HIGHER VALUE CAPACITOR IS REQUIRED
WHEN THE VIN IS HIGHER THAN 5V
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0.01
V
OUT
PEAK-TO-PEAK RIPPLE (mV)
10
8
2
6
4
0
8410-1 TA02
1010.1
VIN = 3.6V
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0.01
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
50
60
70
80
90
40
8410-1 TA03
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VIN = 12V
VIN = 5V
VIN = 3.6V
Output Voltage Ripple
vs Load Current Efficiency vs Load Current
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PIN CONFIGURATIONABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VCC Voltage ................................................0.3V to 16V
SW Voltage ................................................0.3V to 42V
CAP Voltage ...............................................0.3V to 40V
VOUT Voltage ..............................................0.3V to 40V
SHDN Voltage ............................................0.3V to 16V
VREF Voltage ..............................................0.3V to 2.5V
FBP Voltage ..............................................0.3V to 2.5V
Maximum Junction Temperature .......................... 125°C
Operating Temperature Range (Note 2)..40°C to 125°C
Storage Temperature Range ...................65°C to 150°C
(Note 1)
TOP VIEW
SHDN
VCC
GND
SW
FBP
VREF
CAP
VOUT
DC PACKAGE
8-LEAD (2mm × 2mm) PLASTIC DFN
9
4
1
2
36
5
7
8
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 88°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN #9) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Minimum Operating Voltage 2.2 2.5 V
Maximum Operating Voltage 16 V
Reference Voltage l1.220 1.235 1.255 V
VREF Current Limit (Note 3) 10 µA
VREF Discharge Time 70 µS
VREF Line Regulation 0.01 %/V
Quiescent Current Not Switching l8.5 12 µA
Quiescent Current in Shutdown VSHDN = 0V l0 1 µA
Quiescent Current from VOUT and CAP VOUT = 16V 3 µA
Minimum Switch Off Time After Start-Up (Note 4)
During Start-Up (Note 4)
240
600
nS
nS
Switch Current Limit LT8410
LT8410-1
l
l
20
6
25
8
30
10
mA
mA
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VCC = 3V, VSHDN = VCC unless otherwise noted. (Note 2)
ORDER INFORMATION
LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT8410EDC#PBF LT8410EDC#TRPBF LDQR 8-Lead (2mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN 40°C to 125°C
LT8410IDC#PBF LT8410IDC#TRPBF LDQR 8-Lead (2mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN 40°C to 125°C
LT8410EDC-1#PBF LT8410EDC-1#TRPBF LFCC 8-Lead (2mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN 40°C to 125°C
LT8410IDC-1#PBF LT8410IDC-1#TRPBF LFCC 8-Lead (2mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN 40°C to 125°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
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For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/. Some packages are available in 500 unit reels through
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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 LT8410E/LT8410E-1 are guaranteed to meet performance
specifications from 0°C to 125°C junction temperature. Specifications over
the –40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature range are assured by
design, characterization and correlation with statistical process controls.
The LT8410I/LT8410I-1 are guaranteed over the full –40°C to 125°C
operating junction temperature range.
Note 3: See the Applications Information section for more information.
Note 4: Start-up mode occurs when VOUT is less than VFBP • 64/3.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VCC = 3V, VSHDN = VCC unless otherwise noted. (Note 2)
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Switch VCESAT LT8410, ISW = 10mA
LT8410-1, ISW = 4mA
150
100
mV
mV
Switch Leakage Current VSW = 5V 0 1 µA
Schottky Forward Voltage IDIODE = 10mA 650 850 mV
Schottky Reverse Leakage VCAP – VSW = 5
VCAP – VSW = 40
0
0
0.5
1
µA
µA
PMOS Disconnect Current Limit LT8410
LT8410-1
14
2.5
19
4
25
5
mA
mA
PMOS Disconnect VCAP – VOUT IOUT = 1mA 50 mV
VOUT Resistor Divider Ratio l31.6 31.85 32.2
FBP Pin Bias Current VFBP = 0.5V, Current Flows Out of Pin l1.3 30 nA
SHDN Minimum Input Voltage High SHDN Rising l1.20 1.30 1.45 V
SHDN Input Voltage High Hysteresis 60 mV
SHDN Hysteresis Current (Note 3) 0.08 0.1 0.14 µA
SHDN Input Voltage Low 0.3 V
SHDN Pin Bias Current VSHDN = 3V
VSHDN = 16V
0
2
1
3
µA
µA
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Switching Frequency
vs Load Current Load Regulation VOUT vs FBP Voltage
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
1000
800
600
200
400
0
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321
VCC = 3.6V
VOUT = 16V
FIGURE 4 CIRCUIT
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (%)
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0.4
0.2
0.6
8410-1 G02
321
VCC = 3.6V
VOUT = 16V
FIGURE 4 CIRCUIT
FBP VOLTAGE (V)
0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
50
40
30
10
20
0
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Quiescent Current
vs SHDN Voltage
Quiescent Current in Regulation
with No Load SHDN Current vs SHDN Voltage
Peak Inductor Current
vs Temperature (LT8410)
Peak Inductor Current
vs Temperature (LT8410-1) VREF Voltage vs Temperature
Output Voltage vs Temperature Quiescent Current—Not Switching Quiescent Current vs Temperature
TEMPERATURE (°C)
40
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (%)
1.00
0.75
0.25
0.50
0.25
0.75
0.50
0
–1.00
8410-1 G04
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VCC = 3.6V, VOUT = 16V
LOAD = 0.5mA
FIGURE 4 CIRCUIT
VCC VOLTAGE (V)
0
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
12
10
6
8
2
4
0
8410-1 G05
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TEMPERATURE (°C)
40
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
6
8
2
4
0
8410-1 G06
12080400
VCC = 3.6V
SHDN VOLTAGE (V)
0
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
10
8
6
2
4
0
8410-1 G07
52 3 41
VCC = 3.6V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
1000
100
10
8410-1 G08
4020 3010
VCC = 3.6V
SHDN VOLTAGE (V)
0
SHDN PIN BIAS CURRENT (µA)
2.5
2.0
1.5
0
1.0
0.5
0.5
8410-1 G09
168 124
VCC = 3.6V
TEMPERATURE (°C)
40
PEAK INDUCTOR CURRENT (mA)
40
36
32
24
28
20
8410-1 G10
12040 800
VCC = 3.6V
VOUT = 16V
FIGURE 4 CIRCUIT
TEMPERATURE (°C)
40
VREF VOLTAGE (V)
1.235
1.234
1.233
1.231
1.232
1.230
8410-1 G12
12040 800
VCC = 3.6V
TEMPERATURE (°C)
40
PEAK INDUCTOR CURRENT (mA)
15
13
11
7
9
5
8410-1 G11
12040 800
VCC = 3.6V
VOUT = 16V
FIGURE 5 CIRCUIT
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
UVLO vs Temperature
Line Regulation
SHDN Minimum Input Voltage
High vs Temperature
LT8410 Switching Waveform
at No Load
LT8410 Switching Waveform
at 0.5mA Load
LT8410 Switching Waveform
at 3mA Load
VCC = 3.6V
VOUT = 16V
50µs/DIV
INDUCTOR
CURRENT
10mA/DIV
SW VOLTAGE
10V/DIV
VOUT VOLTAGE
2mV/DIV
AC COUPLED
8410-1 G13 VCC = 3.6V
VOUT = 16V
2µs/DIV
INDUCTOR
CURRENT
20mA/DIV
SW VOLTAGE
10V/DIV
VOUT VOLTAGE
10mV/DIV
AC COUPLED
8410-1 G14
VCC = 3.6V
VOUT = 16V
500ns/DIV
INDUCTOR
CURRENT
20mA/DIV
SW VOLTAGE
10V/DIV
VOUT VOLTAGE
10mV/DIV
AC COUPLED
8410-1 G15
TEMPERATURE (°C)
40
UVLO VOLTAGE (V)
2.6
2.4
2.2
2.0
1.6
1.8
1.4
8410-1 G16
12080400
VCC RISING
VCC FALLING
VCC VOLTAGE (V)
0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (%)
0.30
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.05
0.10
0
8410-1 G17
16124 8
VOUT = 16V
TEMPERATURE (°C)
40
SHDN MINIMUM INPUT
VOLTAGE HIGH (V)
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.1
1.2
1.0
8410-1 G18
12080400
SHDN RISING
SHDN FALLING
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Output Disconnect PMOS Current
vs CAP to VOUT Voltage Difference
LT8410 Start-Up Waveforms
without Capacitor at VREF Pin
LT8410 Start-Up Waveforms with
0.1μF Capacitor at VREF Pin
CAP TO VOUT VOLTAGE DIFFERENCE (V)
0
PMOS CURRENT (mA)
25
20
15
5
10
0
8410-1 G19
161284
VCAP = 16V
LT8410
LT8410-1
SHDN VOLTAGE
5V/DIV
INDUCTOR
CURRENT
20mA/DIV
CAP VOLTAGE
5V/DIV
VOUT VOLTAGE
5V/DIV
VCC = 3.6V
VOUT = 16V
2ms/DIV 8410-1 G21
SHDN VOLTAGE
5V/DIV
INDUCTOR
CURRENT
20mA/DIV
CAP VOLTAGE
5V/DIV
VOUT VOLTAGE
5V/DIV
VCC = 3.6V
VOUT = 16V
200µs/DIV 8410-1 G20
VOUT VOLTAGE
200mV/DIV
AC COUPLED
INDUCTOR
CURRENT
20mA/DIV
LOAD
CURRENT
0.5mA/DIV
VCC = 3.6V
VOUT = 16V
2ms/DIV 8410-1 G22
SWITCH CURRENT (mA)
0
SWITCH V
CESAT
(mV)
300
250
200
150
50
100
0
8410-1 G24
252015105
LT8410 Transient Response
0.5mA1.5mA0.5mA Load Pulse
SW Saturation Voltage
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PIN FUNCTIONS
SHDN (Pin 1): Shutdown Pin. This pin is used to enable/
disable the chip. Drive below 0.3V to disable the chip. Drive
above 1.45V to activate the chip. Do not float this pin.
VCC (Pin 2): Input Supply Pin. Must be locally bypassed
to GND. See the Typical Applications section.
GND (Pin 3): Ground. Tie directly to local ground plane.
SW (Pin 4): Switch Pin. This is the collector of the inter-
nal NPN power switch. Minimize the metal trace area
connected to this pin to minimize EMI.
VOUT (Pin 5): Drain of Output Disconnect PMOS. Place
a bypass capacitor from this pin to GND.
CAP (Pin 6): Cathode of the Internal Schottky Diode. Place
a bypass capacitor from this pin to GND.
VREF (Pin 7): Reference Pin. Soft-start can be achieved
by placing a capacitor from this pin to GND. This cap
will be discharged for 70µs (typical) at the beginning
of start-up and then be charged to 1.235V with a 10μA
current source.
FBP (Pin 8): Positive Feedback Pin. This pin is the error
amplifiers positive input terminal. To achieve the desired
output voltage, choose the FBP pin voltage (VFBP) accord-
ing to the following formula:
VFBP =
V
OUT
31.85
For protection purposes, the output voltage can not exceed
40V even if VFBP is driven higher than VREF.
Exposed Pad (Pin 9): Pin 9 is floating but must be ground-
ed for proper shielding.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
2
7
8
9
+
+
DISCHARGE
CONTROL
ENABLE
CHIP
1.235V
VREF
VCC
FBP
FB
VC
GND
EXPOSED PAD
(GND)
400k
CAP
MAX
10µA
SWSHDN
12.4M
VOUT
SWITCH
CONTROL
+
TIMING AND PEAK
CURRENT CONTROL
+
1
1.235V
3
5 6 4
OUTPUT DISCONNECT
CONTROL
1.235V
+
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OPERATION
The LT8410 series utilizes a variable peak current, variable
off-time control scheme to provide high efficiency over a
wide output current range.
The operation of the part can be better understood by
referring to the Block Diagram. The part senses the output
voltage by monitoring the internal FB node, and servoing
the FB node voltage to be equal to the FBP pin voltage.
The chip integrates an accurate high value resistor divider
(12.4M/0.4M) from the VOUT pin. The output voltage is set
by the FBP pin voltage, which in turn is set by an external
resistor divider from the VREF pin. The FBP pin voltage can
also be directly biased with an external reference, allowing
full control of the output voltage during operation.
The switch control block senses the output of the ampli-
fier and adjusts the switching frequency as well as other
parameters to achieve regulation. During the start-up of
the circuit, special precautions are taken to ensure that
the inductor current remains under control
The LT8410 series also has a PMOS output disconnect
switch. The PMOS switch is turned on when the part is
enabled via the SHDN pin. When the part is in shutdown,
the PMOS switch turns off, allowing the VOUT node to
go to ground. This type of disconnect function is often
required in power supplies.
The differences between the LT8410 and LT8410-1 are
the SW current limit and the output disconnect PMOS
current limit. For the LT8410, the SW current limit and
PMOS current limit are approximately 25mA and 19mA,
respectively, while those of the LT8410-1 are approximately
8mA and 4mA, respectively.
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Inductor Selection
Several inductors that work well with the LT8410 and
LT8410-1 are listed in Table 1. The tables are not complete,
and there are many other manufacturers and devices that
can be used. Consult each manufacturer for more detailed
information and for their entire selection of related parts,
as many different sizes and shapes are available.
Inductors with a value of 47μH or higher are recommended
for most LT8410 series designs. Inductors with low core
losses and small DCR (copper wire resistance) are good
choices for LT8410 series applications. For full output
power, the inductor should have a saturation current rating
higher than the peak inductor current. The peak inductor
current can be calculated as:
IPK =ILIMIT +VIN 150 10
6
L
mA
where the worst case ILIMIT is 30mA and 10mA for LT8410
and LT8410-1, respectively. L is the inductance value in
henrys and VIN is the input voltage to the boost circuit.
Table 1. Recommended Inductors for LT8410/ LT8410-1
PART
L
(µH)
DCR
(Ω)
SIZE
(mm)
VENDOR
LQH2MCN680K02
LQH32CN101K53
68
100
6.6
3.5
2.0 × 1.6 × 0.9
3.2 × 2.5 × 2.0
Murata
www.murata.com
DO2010-683ML
LPS3015-104ML
LPS3015-154ML
LPS3314-154ML
68
100
150
150
8.8
3.4
6.1
4.1
2.0 × 2.0 × 1.0
3.0 × 3.0 × 1.4
3.0 × 3.0 × 1.4
3.3 × 3.3 × 1.3
Coilcraft
www.coilcraft.com
Capacitor Selection
The small size and low ESR of ceramic capacitors make
them suitable for most LT8410 applications. X5R and
X7R types are recommended because they retain their
capacitance over wider voltage and temperature ranges
than other types such as Y5V or Z5U. A 2.2μF or higher
input capacitor, and a 0.1μF to 1μF output capacitor, are
sufficient for most applications. Always use a capacitor
with a sufficient voltage rating. Many ceramic capacitors
rated at 0.1μF to 1μF have greatly reduced capacitance
when bias voltages are applied. Be sure to check actual
capacitance at the desired output voltage. Generally, a 0603
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or 0805 size capacitor will be adequate. A 0.1μF to 1μF
capacitor placed on the CAP node is recommended to filter
the inductor current, while a 0.1μF to 1μF capacitor placed
on the VOUT node will give excellent transient response
and stability. To make the VREF pin less sensitive to noise,
putting a capacitor on the VREF pin is recommended, but not
required. A 47nF to 220nF 0402 capacitor will be sufficient.
Table 2 shows a list of several capacitor manufacturers.
Consult the manufacturers for more detailed information
and for their entire selection of related parts.
Table 2. Recommended Ceramic Capacitor Manufacturers
MANUFACTURER PHONE WEB SITE
Taiyo Yuden (408) 573-4150 www.t-yuden.com
Murata (814) 237-1431 www.murata.com
AVX (843) 448-9411 www.avxcorp.com
Kemet (408) 986-0424 www.kemet.com
TDK (847) 803-6100 www.tdk.com
Setting Output Voltage
The output voltage is set by the FBP pin voltage. VOUT is
equal to 31.85 • VFBP when the output is regulated, as
shown in Figure 1. Since the VREF pin provides a good
reference (1.235V), the FBP voltage can be easily set by
a resistor divider from the VREF pin to ground. The series
resistance of this resistor divider should be kept larger than
200KΩ to prevent loading down the VREF pin. The FBP pin
can also be biased directly by an external reference. For
overvoltage protection, the output voltage is limited to
40V. Therefore, if VFBP is higher than 1.235V, the output
voltage will stay at 40V.
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
FBP VOLTAGE (V)
0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
50
40
30
10
20
0
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Figure 1. FBP to VOUT Transfer Curve
Connecting the Load to the CAP Node
The efficiency of the converter can be improved by con-
necting the load to the CAP pin instead of the VOUT pin.
The power loss in the PMOS disconnect circuit is then
made negligible. No quiescent current will be consumed
in the internal feedback resistor divider string during
shutdown since the PMOS transistor will be open and the
internal feedback resistor divider is connected at the VOUT
pin. The disadvantage of this method is that the CAP node
cannot go to ground during shutdown, but will be limited
to around a diode drop below VCC. Loads connected to the
part should only sink current. Never force external power
supplies onto the CAP or VOUT pins.
Maximum Output Load Current
The maximum output current of a particular LT8410 series
circuit is a function of several circuit variables. The following
method can be helpful in predicting the maximum load
current for a given circuit:
Step 1. Calculate the peak inductor current:
IPK =ILIMIT +VIN 150 106
L
mA
where ILIMIT is 25mA and 8mA for LT8410 and LT8410-1
respectively. L is the inductance value in henrys and VIN
is the input voltage to the boost circuit.
Step 2. Calculate the inductor ripple current:
IRIPPLE =VOUT +1 VIN
( )
200 106
L
mA
where VOUT is the desired output voltage. If the inductor
ripple current is less than the peak current, then the circuit
will only operate in discontinuous conduction mode. The
inductor value should be increased so that IRIPPLE < IPK.
An application circuit can be designed to operate only in
discontinuous mode, but the output current capability
will be reduced.
Step 3. Calculate the average input current:
IIN(AVG) =IPK IRIPPLE
2
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Step 4. Calculate the nominal output current:
IOUT(NOM) =
I
IN(AVG)
V
IN
0.7
V
OUT
mA
Step 5. Derate output current:
IOUT = IOUT(NOM) • 0.8
For low output voltages the output current capability will
be increased. When using output disconnect (load current
taken from VOUT), these higher currents will cause the
drop in the PMOS switch to be higher resulting in lower
output current capability than predicted by the preceding
equations.
Inrush Current
When VCC is stepped from ground to the operating voltage
while the output capacitor is discharged, a high level of
inrush current may flow through the inductor and Schottky
diode into the output capacitor. Conditions that increase
inrush current include a larger more abrupt voltage step
at VCC, a larger output capacitor tied to the CAP pin and
an inductor with a low saturation current. While the chip is
designed to handle such events, the inrush current should
not be allowed to exceed 0.3A. For circuits that use output
capacitor values within the recommended range and have
input voltages of less than 6V, inrush current remains low,
posing no hazard to the device. In cases where there are
large steps at VCC (more than 6V) and/or a large capacitor
is used at the CAP pin, inrush current should be measured
to ensure safe operation.
Soft-Start
The LT8410 series contains a soft-start circuit to limit
peak switch currents during start-up. High start-up cur-
rent is inherent in switching regulators, in general, since
the feedback loop is saturated due to VOUT being far from
its final value. The regulator tries to charge the output
capacitor as quickly as possible, which results in large
peak current.
When the FBP pin voltage is generated by a resistor divider
from the VREF pin, the start-up current can be limited by
connecting an external capacitor (typically 47nF to 220nF)
to the VREF pin. When the part is brought out of shutdown,
this capacitor is first discharged for about 70μs (providing
protection against pin glitches and slow ramping), then
an internal 10μA current source pulls the VREF pin slowly
to 1.235V. Since the VOUT voltage is set by the FBP pin
voltage, the VOUT voltage will also slowly increase to the
regulated voltage, which results in lower peak inductor
current. The voltage ramp rate on the pin can be set by
the value of the VREF pin capacitor.
Output Disconnect
The LT8410 series has an output disconnect PMOS that
blocks the load from the input during shutdown. The
maximum current through the PMOS is limited by circuitry
inside the chip, helping the chip survive output shorts.
SHDN Pin Comparator and Hysteresis Current
An internal comparator compares the SHDN pin voltage
with an internal voltage reference (1.3V) which gives a
precise turn-on voltage level. The internal hysteresis of this
turn-on voltage is about 60mV. When the chip is turned on,
and the SHDN pin voltage is close to this turn-on voltage,
0.1μA current flows out of the SHDN pin. This current is
called SHDN pin hysteresis current, and will go away when
the chip is off. By connecting the external resistors as in
Figure 2, a user-programmable enable voltage function
can be realized.
The turn-on voltage for the configuration is:
1.30 1+R1
R2
and the turn-off voltage is:
1.24R3107
( )
1+R1
R2
(R1107)
where R1, R2 and R3 are resistance value in Ω.
R1
ENABLE VOLTAGE
R2
R3 CONNECT TO
SHDN PIN
84101 F02
Figure 2. Programming Enable Voltage by Using External Resistors
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Board Layout Considerations
As with all switching regulators, careful attention must
be paid to the PCB layout and component placement. To
maximize efficiency, switch rise and fall times are made as
short as possible. To prevent electromagnetic interference
(EMI) problems, proper layout of the high frequency
switching path is essential. The voltage signal of the SW pin
has sharp rising and falling edges. Minimize the length and
area of all traces connected to the SW pin and always use
a ground plane under the switching regulator to minimize
interplane coupling. In addition, the FBP pin and VREF pin
are sensitive to noise. Minimize the length and area of all
traces to these two pins is recommended. Recommended
component placement is shown in Figure 3.
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
CAPACITOR GROUNDS MUST BE
RETURNED DIRECTLY TO IC GROUND
8410-1 F03
SHDN
GND
VIN SHDN
VCC
GND
SW
FBP
CAP
VREF
VOUT
Figure 3. Recommended Board Layout
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
16V Output Converter with 2mm × 2mm Inductor
SW CAP
GND FBP
8410 TA06
LT8410
C1
2.2µF
C3
0.1µF
C4
0.1µF
L1
68µH
C2
0.1µF
VOUT = 16V
VIN
2.5V to 16V
VCC VOUT
VREF
SHDN
R1
301k
R2
210k
TURN ON/OFF
C1: 2.2μF, 16V, X5R, 0603
C2: 0.1μF, 25V, X5R, 0603
C3: 0.1μF, 25V, X5R, 0603 *
C4: 0.1μF, 16V, X7R, 0402
L1: COILCRAFT DO2010-683ML
* HIGHER CAPACITANCE VALUE IS REQUIRED FOR
C3 WHEN THE VIN IS HIGHER THAN 5V
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0.01
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
50
60
70
80
40
8410-1 TA08
100100.1 1
VIN = 12V
VIN = 3.6V
VIN = 5V
Efficiency vs Load Current
SW CAP
GND FBP
8410-1 TA05
LT8410
C1
2.2µF
C3
0.1µF
C4
0.1µF
L1
100µH
C2
0.1µF
VOUT = 16V
VIN
2.5V to 16V
VCC VOUT
VREF
SHDN
604k
412k
TURN ON/OFF
C1: 2.2μF, 16V, X5R, 0603
C2: 0.1μF, 25V, X5R, 0603
C3: 0.1μF, 25V, X5R, 0603 *
C4: 0.1μF, 16V, X7R, 0402
L1: MURATA LQH32CN101K53
* HIGHER CAPACITANCE VALUE IS REQUIRED FOR
C3 WHEN THE VIN IS HIGHER THAN 5V
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0.01
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
50
60
70
80
90
40
8410-1 TA07
100100.1 1
VIN = 12V
VIN = 3.6V
VIN = 5V
VIN (V) IOUT (mA)
3.6 2.2
5 3.6
12 13
Efficiency vs Load Current
Figure 4. 16V Output Converter with Wide Input Voltage
VOUT (V)
RESISTOR DIVIDER
FROM VREF
R1 (kΩ) / R2 ( kΩ)
MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
VIN = 2.8V VIN = 3.6V VIN = 5V VIN = 12V
40 NA 0.5 0.7 1.1 3.6
35 110/887 0.7 0.9 1.4 4.4
30 237/768 0.8 1 1.5 5.5
25 365/634 1 1.4 2.1 7.2
20 487/511 1.4 1.9 2.9 9.7
15 619/383 1.6 2.4 4 14
10 750/255 3.3 4.6 7 NA
5 866/127 8 11 17 NA
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SW CAP
GND FBP
8410-1 TA09
LT8410
C1
2.2µF
C3
0.1µF
C4
0.1µF
L1
150µH
C2
0.1µF
VOUT = 34V
VIN
2.5V to 16V
VCC VOUT
VREF
SHDN
133k
866k
TURN ON/OFF
C1: 2.2μF, 16V, X5R, 0603
C2: 0.1μF, 100V, X5R, 0603
C3: 0.1μF, 100V, X5R, 0603 *
C4: 0.1μF, 16V, X7R, 0402
L1: COILCRAFT LPS3314-154ML
* HIGHER CAPACITANCE VALUE IS REQUIRED FOR
C3 WHEN THE VIN IS HIGHER THAN 8V
34V Output Converter with Wide Input Voltage Efficiency vs Load Current
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0.01
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
50
60
70
80
40
8410-1 TA10
1010.1
VIN = 12V
VIN = 3.6V
VIN = 5V
VIN (V) IOUT (mA)
3.6 0.8
5 1.2
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
VOUT (V)
FEEDBACK RESISTOR
DIVIDER
R1 (kΩ) / R2 ( kΩ)
MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
VIN = 2.8V VIN = 3.6V VIN = 5V VIN = 12V
40 NA 0.12 0.16 0.24 0.89
35 110/887 0.14 0.19 0.3 1.1
30 237/768 0.18 0.25 0.38 1.5
25 365/634 0.25 0.35 0.55 2
20 487/511 0.34 0.48 0.76 2.9
15 619/383 0.48 0.69 1.1 3.5
10 750/255 0.84 1.2 2.1 NA
5 866/127 2.3 3.3 3.5 NA
LT8410-1 Maximum Output Current vs Output Voltage
SW CAP
GND FBP
8410-1 TA10a
LT8410-1
C1
2.2µF
C3
10000µF
C4
0.1µF
L1
220µH
C2
1.0µF
VOUT = 16V
VIN
2.5V to 16V
VCC VOUT
VREF
SHDN
R1
604k
R2
412k
TURN ON/OFF
C1: 2.2μF, 16V, X5R, 0603
C2: 1.0μF, 25V, X5R, 0603 *
C3: 10000μF, ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR
C4: 0.1μF, 16V, X7R, 0402
L1: COILCRAFT LPS3008-224ML
* HIGHER CAPACITANCE VALUE IS REQUIRED FOR
C2 WHEN THE VIN IS HIGHER THAN 12V
SHDN VOLTAGE
2V/DIV
VOUT VOLTAGE
10V/DIV
INPUT CURRENT
5mA/DIV
INDUCTOR
CURRENT
10mA/DIV
VIN = 3.6V 20s/DIV 8410-1 G10b
Figure 5. Capacitor Charger with the LT8410-1
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
2.00 ±0.10
(4 SIDES)
NOTE:
1. DRAWING IS NOT A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE
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
0.40 ±0.10
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
0.64 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
0.75 ±0.05
R = 0.115
TYP
R = 0.05
TYP
1.37 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
1
4
85
PIN 1 BAR
TOP MARK
(SEE NOTE 6)
0.200 REF
0.00 – 0.05
(DC8) DFN 0409 REVA
0.23 ±0.05
0.45 BSC
0.25 ±0.05
1.37 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED
0.64 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
1.15 ±0.05
0.70 ±0.05
2.55
±0.05
PACKAGE
OUTLINE
0.45 BSC
PIN 1 NOTCH
R = 0.20 OR
0.25 × 45°
CHAMFER
DC8 Package
8-Lead Plastic DFN (2mm × 2mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1719 Rev A)
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/product/LT8410#packaging for the most recent package drawings.
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However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representa-
tion that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
REVISION HISTORY
REV DATE DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER
B 01/11 Corrected Pin Configuration.
Revised Note 2 in Electrical Characteristics.
2
3
C 04/16 Changed SW pin voltage Absolute Maximum to 42V. 2
(Revision history begins at Rev B)
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DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE! OPERATION BY HIGH VOLTAGE TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY
SW CAP
GND FBP
8410-1 TA11
LT8410
C1
2.2µF
C7
0.1µF
C8
0.1µF
L1
100µH
C3, 0.1µF C5, 0.1µF
C2
0.1µF C4
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SHDN
143k
787k
TURN ON/OFF
C1: 2.2μF, 16V, X5R, 0603
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C8: 0.1μF, 16V, X7R, 0402
D1 – D4: ON SEMI RB751S40T1G
L1: MURATA LQH32CN101K53
OUTPUT = 100V
0.4mA (VIN = 5V)
1.4mA (VIN = 12V)
D1 D2 D3 D4
FBP VOLTAGE (V)
0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
140
120
40
60
80
100
20
0
8410-1 TA12
21 1.50.5
VIN = 5V
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0.01
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
80
60
70
50
40
8410-1 TA13
100.1 1
VOUT = 100V
VIN = 12V
VIN = 5V
Output Voltage vs FBP Voltage Efficiency vs Load Current
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