Linear Technology has announced the LT3480, a 2A, 38V step-down switching regulator with input transient protection up to 60V. Its Burst Mode operation keeps quiescent current under 70uA in no load standby conditions. The LT3480's 3.6V to 38V input voltage range and 60V transient protection make it ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive applications.

Its 3A internal switch can deliver up to 2A of continuous output current to voltages as low as 0.79V. The LT3480's Burst Mode operation offers ultra-low quiescent current that is well suited for applications such as automotive or telecom systems, which demand always-on operation and optimum battery life.

User programmable

Switching frequency is user programmable from 200kHz to 2.4MHz, optimizing efficiency while avoiding critical noise-sensitive frequency bands. The combination of its 3mm x 3mm DFN-10 package (or thermally enhanced MSOP-10E) and high switching frequency keeps the external capacitors and inductor small, providing a very compact, thermally efficient footprint.

The LT3480 utilizes a high efficiency 3A, 0.25 Ohm switch, with the necessary boost diode, oscillator, control and logic circuitry integrated on-chip. Low ripple Burst Mode operation maintains high efficiency at low output currents while keeping output ripple below 15mVPK-PK. Special design techniques and a new high voltage process enable high efficiency over a wide input voltage range while the LT3480's current mode topology enables fast transient response and excellent loop stability. Other features include external synchronization (from 250kHz to 2MHz), a power good flag and soft-start capability.

The LT3480EDD and LT3480EMSE are priced starting at $3.45 each and $3.55 each, respectively, for 1,000-piece quantities. The LT3480IDD and LT3480IMSE, tested and guaranteed to operate from a -40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature, are priced at $4.14 and $4.26 each, respectively in 1,000-piece quantities. All versions are available from stock.

Features of the LT3480

• Wide Input Range: 3.6V to 38V Operating, 60V Transient
• 2A Maximum Output Current
• Low Ripple Burst Mode® Operation: 70uA IQ at 12VIN to 3.3VOUT
                Output Ripple < 15mV
• Adjustable Switching Frequency: 200kHz to 2.4MHz
• Low Shutdown Current: IQ < 1uA
• Integrated Boost Diode
• Synchronizable between 250kHz to 2MHz
• Power Good Flag
• Saturating Switch Design: 0.25 Ohm On-Resistance
• 0.790V Feedback Reference Voltage
• Output Voltage: 0.79V to 20V
• Soft-Start Capability
• Small 10-Pin Thermally Enhanced MSOP & (3mm x 3mm) DFN Packages
  

Contact:

Alastair Boyd, Area Sales Manager UK and Ireland, Linear Technology (UK) Limited, 

3 The Listons, Liston Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 1FD

Tel: +44 (0)1628 477066        Fax: +44 (0)1628 478153

Website: www.linear.com       E-mail: aboyd@linear.com