Linear Technology Offers LTC3833 DC/DC Controller

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC3833, a high-frequency controlled on-time synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with differential output voltage sensing and clock synchronisation. The controlled on-time, valley current-mode architecture forces a very fast transient response by increasing its operating frequency during a transient event, allowing the LTC3833 to recover from a large load step in only a few cycles. Its 4.5 to 38V input range encompasses a variety of applications, including most intermediate bus voltages.

Strong onboard N-channel MOSFET gate drivers allow the use of high-power external MOSFETs for high load current, up to 25A in applications with output voltages ranging from 0.6 to 5.5V, making it suitable for point-of-load requirements. The LTC3833's differential amplifier provides true remote output voltage sensing of both the positive and negative terminals, enabling high-accuracy regulation independent of IR losses (up to +/-500mV) in trace runs, vias and interconnects.

A 20 nanosecond minimum on time allows for a high step-down ratio power supply at high-frequency operation. The operating frequency is selectable from 200kHz to 2MHz or can be synchronised to an external clock. The output current is monitored by sensing the voltage drop across the output inductor (DCR) for highest efficiency or by using a sense resistor. Additional features include an onboard bias voltage LDO, soft-start or tracking, adjustable current limit, overvoltage protection, current limit foldback and external VCC control.

The LTC3833 offers high total differential regulation accuracy and is specified to account for all error sources, including line, load and differential sensing. The LTC3833 total differential output voltage accuracy is +/-0.25 per cent at 25C, +/-0.67 per cent from 0 to 85C and +/-1 per cent over the full -40 to 125C operating junction temperature range. The LTC3833 is available in thermally enhanced 3 x 4mm QFN-20 or TSSOP-20E packages.

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