LT3500 Monolithic 2A Step-Down Regulator Plus Linear Regulator/Controller FEATURESDESCRIPTION n Wide Input Range: 3V to 36V Operating, The LT®3500 is a current mode PWM step-down DC/DC 40V Maximum converter with an internal 2.3A switch. The wide input range n Short-Circuit Protected Over Full Input Range of 3V to 40V makes the LT3500 suitable for regulating n 2A Output Current Capability power from a wide variety of sources, including automo- n Adjustable/Synchronizable Fixed Frequency tive batteries, 24V industrial supplies and unregulated Operation from 250kHz to 2.2MHz wall adapters. n Soft-Start/Tracking Capability Resistor-programmable 250kHz to 2.2MHz frequency n Output Adjustable Down to 0.8V range and synchronization capability enable optimization n Adjustable Linear Regulator/Driver with 13mA between effi ciency and external component size. Cycle- Output Capability by-cycle current limit, frequency foldback and thermal n Power Good Comparator with Complimentary shutdown provide protection against a shorted output. Outputs The soft-start feature controls the ramp rate of the output n Low Shutdown Current: 12μA voltage, eliminating input current surge during start-up, n Thermally Enhanced 3mm × 3mm DFN or 16-Pin and also provides output tracking. MSOP Package The LT3500 contains an internal NPN transistor with feed- APPLICATIONS back control which can be confi gured as a linear regulator or as a linear regulator controller. n Automotive Battery Regulation n Industrial Control The LT3500’s low current shutdown mode (<12μA) enables n Wall Transformer Regulation easy power management in battery-powered systems. n Distributed Power Regulation L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. TYPICAL APPLICATIONDual Step-Down ConvertersSwitching Converter Effi ciencyOutput Voltage Ripple 90 VIN V BST 6V TO 36V IN 0.47μF 85 2.2μF LT3500 6.8μH VOUT1 80 SW 5V VOUT1 = 5V AT 1A 1A AC COUPLED B240A SHDN 75 2mV/DIV 42.2k SS 22μF 0.47μF FB 70 PG 8.06k 65 PG EFFICIENCY (%) VOUT2 = 3.3V AT 1A 60 AC COUPLED RT/SYNC LDRV 2mV/DIV VIN = 12V 53.6k VC 55 1k IOUT2 = 0A 330pF 24.9k VOUT2 FREQUENCY = 800kHz LFB 3.3V 50 500ns/DIV 3500 TA01c 40.2k 1A 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 8.06k 22μF LOAD CURRENT (A) 3500 TA01b 3500 TA01a 3500fc 1