LTC3405A-1.5/LTC3405A-1.8 1.5V, 1.8V, 1.5MHz, 300mA Synchronous Step-Down Regulators in ThinSOT UFEATURESDESCRIPTIO ■ High Efficiency: Up to 93% The LTC®3405A-1.5/LTC3405A-1.8 are high efficiency ■ Very Low Quiescent Current: Only 20 µ A monolithic synchronous buck regulators using a constant During Operation frequency, current mode architecture. Supply current ■ 300mA Output Current at VIN = 3V during operation is only 20µA and drops to <1µA in ■ 2.5V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range shutdown. The 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage range makes the ■ 1.5MHz Constant Frequency Operation LTC3405A-1.5/LTC3405A-1.8 ideally suited for single ■ No Schottky Diode Required Li-Ion battery-powered applications. 100% duty cycle ■ Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle provides low dropout operation, extending battery life in ■ Stable with Ceramic Capacitors portable systems. ■ Shutdown Mode Draws < 1µA Supply Current Switching frequency is internally set at 1.5MHz, allowing ■ ±3% Output Voltage Accuracy the use of small surface mount inductors and capacitors. ■ Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load Transient Response The LTC3405A-1.5/LTC3405A-1.8 are specifically designed ■ Overtemperature Protected to work well with ceramic output capacitors, achieving ■ Low Profile (1mm) ThinSOTTM Package very low output voltage ripple and a small PCB footprint. U The internal synchronous switch increases efficiency and APPLICATIO S eliminates the need for an external Schottky diode. The ■ Cellular Telephones LTC3405A-1.5/LTC3405A-1.8 are available in a low profile ■ Personal Information Appliances (1mm) ThinSOT package. ■ Wireless and DSL Modems For adjustable output voltage, refer to the LTC3405A data ■ Digital Still Cameras sheet. ■ MP3 Players , LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. ■ Portable Instruments ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. Protected by U.S. Patents, including 6580258, 5481178. UTYPICAL APPLICATIO 100 VIN = 2.7V 90 V 4.7µH* IN V 4 3 OUT 2.7V V 80 V IN SW 1.8V IN = 3.6V TO 5.5V CIN** 300mA V 4.7 IN = 4.2V µF LTC3405A-1.8 COUT** 1 70 CER RUN 4.7µF VIN = 5.5V 6 5 CER MODE VOUT EFFICIENCY (%) 60 GND 3405A1518 F01 2 50 *MURATA LQH3C4R7M34 40 **TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475MG 0.1 1 10 100 1000 OUTPUT CURRENT (mA) 3405A1518 F01b Figure 1a. High Efficiency Step-Down ConverterFigure 1b. Efficiency vs Load Current 3405a1518fa 1