Regulator, Step-Down Regulator, Linear Technology

32V Input Synchronous Step-Down Regulator from Linear Technology

News Release from: Linear Technology (UK) Limited
26/06/2008

Linear Technology has announced the LTC3611, a high efficiency, synchronous buck regulator that delivers up to 10A of continuous output current at voltages as low as 0.6V. It operates from an input voltage of 4.5V to 32V (36V ABS Max), making it ideal for applications with multicell Li-Ion, lead acid batteries or fixed voltage rails up to 32V.

Its valley current control architecture delivers very low duty cycle operation at high frequencies with excellent transient response. The operating frequency is set by an external resistor. Switching frequencies of up to 1MHz allow the utilization of small, low cost ceramic capacitors and low profile inductors.

The LTC3611 uses internal switches with an RDS(ON) of only 15mOhm and 9mOhm to deliver efficiencies as high as 95%. The LTC3611 can be configured for discontinuous or forced continuous operation. Forced continuous operation reduces noise and RF interference while discontinuous mode provides high efficiency by reducing switching losses at light loads while requiring only 900uA of quiescent current. Additional features include a Power Good voltage monitor, adjustable current limit, output overvoltage protection and programmable soft-start.