LTC3811 High Speed Dual, Multiphase Step-Down DC/DC Controller FEATURESDESCRIPTION ■ Fixed Frequency, Peak Current Mode Control The LTC®3811 is a dual, PolyPhase® synchronous step- ■ ±0.5% Output Accuracy Over Temperature down switching regulator controller optimized for output ■ Optimized for Low VOUT Applications (Up to 3.3V) voltages up to 3.3V. The LTC3811 includes high bandwidth ■ Dual or Single Output, Multiphase Operation error amplifi ers as well as a high speed differential remote ■ Wide VIN Range: 4.5V to 30V Operation sense amplifi er. The sense voltage range is programmable ■ High Speed Differential Remote Sense Amplifi er from 24mV to 85mV, allowing the use of either the inductor ■ Inductor DCR or Sense Resistor Capable DCR or a discrete sense resistor. Multiphase operation is ■ Adjustable Peak Current Sense Voltage: made possible using the MODE/SYNC input, the CLKOUT 24mV to 85mV output and the PHASEMODE control pin, allowing 1-, 2-, ■ Very Low Duty Cycle Operation: tON(MIN) = 65ns (Typ) 3-, 4-, 6- or 12-phase operation. ■ Powerful Internal Gate Drivers Large internal gate drivers minimize switching losses and ■ Output Voltage Soft-Start, Tracking and Sequencing allow the use of multiple power MOSFETs connected in ■ Programmable Load Line for Reduced COUT parallel for high current applications. ■ Clock Input and Output for Up to 12-Phase Operation ■ Fixed Frequency Operation from 250kHz to 750kHz The operating frequency of the LTC3811 can be programmed ■ PLL Synchronization from 150kHz Up to 900kHz from 250kHz to 750kHz and can also be synchronized to ■ Selectable CCM or DCM Operation an external clock using the internal PLL. ■ Available in 5mm × 7mm QFN and G36 Packages Tracking and sequencing are possible with the LTC3811, APPLICATIONS and soft-start is programmed with an external capacitor. Shutdown reduces supply current to 20μA. ■ Network Servers , LT, LTC, LTM and PolyPhase are registered trademarks of Linear Technology ■ High Current ASIC Supplies Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5481178, 6304066, 5929620, 6177787, 6144194, ■ Low Voltage Power Distribution 6580258, 5705919. TYPICAL APPLICATIONDual Output, 2-Phase Tracking Core and I/O Supply VIN Load Step 4.5V TO 14V VIN INTV DRV CC CC TG1 TG2 V BOOST1 BOOST2 OUT 100mV/DIV SW1 SW2 BG1 BG2 RUN1 PGND RUN2 LTC3811 SENSE1+ SENSE2+ IL SENSE1– SENSE2– 5A/DIV DIFF/IN+ RNG1 DIFF/IN– RNG2 V DIFF/OUT OUT1 2V FB1 FB2 VOUT2 15A 20μs/DIV 3811 TA01b VIN = 12V COMP1 COMP2 1.5V VOUT = 2V SS/TRACK1 SGND SS/TRACK2 15A IOUT = 0A to 12.5A 3811 TA01a 3811f 1