This data sheet is only intended to provide specifications, graphs, and a general functional
description of the LT1170/LT1171/LT1172. Application circuits are included to show the capability
of the LT1170/LT1171/LT1172. A complete design manual (AN19) should be obtained to assist in
developing new designs. This manual contains a comprehensive discussion of both the LT1070
and the external components used with it, as well as complete formulas for calculating the values
of these components. The manual can also be used for the LT1170/LT1171/LT1172 by factoring in
the higher frequency. A CAD design program called SwitcherCAD is also available.
The LT®1170/LT1171/LT1172 are monolithic high power-
switching regulators. They can be operated in all standard
switching configurations including buck, boost, flyback,
forward, inverting and “Cuk.” A high current, high efficiency
switch is included on the die along with all oscillator, control and protection circuitry. Integration of all functions
allows the LT1170/LT1171/LT1172 to be built in a standard
5-pin TO-3 or TO-220 power package as well as the 8-pin
packages (LT1172). This makes them extremely easy to
use and provides “bust proof” operation similar to that
obtained with 3-pin linear regulators.
The LT1170/LT1171/LT1172 operate with supply voltages
from 3V to 60V, and draw only 6mA quiescent current.
They can deliver load power up to 100W with no external power devices. By utilizing current-mode switching
techniques, they provide excellent AC and DC load and
line regulation.
The LT1170/LT1171/LT1172 have many unique features not
found even on the vastly more difficult to use low power
control chips presently available. They use adaptive antisat
switch drive to allow very wide ranging load currents with
no loss in efficiency. An externally activated shutdown
mode reduces total supply current to 50µA typically for
standby operation.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear
Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Typical applicaTion
Boost Converter (5V to 12V)
L1**
5V
µH
50
D1
V
IN
V
+
C3*
100µF
*REQUIRED IF INPUT LEADS ≥ 2"
GND
LT1170
V
C
R3
1k
MBR330
SW
FB
C1
1µF
** COILTRONICS 50-2-52
PULSE ENGINEERING 92114
L2
OUTPUT
10µH
FILTER
C3
100µF
12V
+
C2
1000µF
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R1
10.7k
1%
R2
1.24k
1%
1170/1/2 TA01
1A
Maximum Output Power*
LT1170
80
60
BOOST
40
20
0
10
0
FLYBACK
BUCK-BOOST
V
20
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
BUCK-BOOST
= 30V
V
O
= 5V
O
30
* ROUGH GUIDE ONLY. BUCK MODE
= (5A)(V
P
OUT
SPECIAL TOPOLOGIES DELIVER
MORE POWER.
** DIVIDE VERTICAL POWER SCALE
BY TWO FOR LT1171, BY FOUR
FOR LT1172.
Feedback Pin Voltage (Transient, 1ms) ................... ±15V
Storage Temperature Range .................. –65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec .................... 300°C
pin conFiguraTion
BOTTOM VIEW
V
SW
1
4
V
IN
K PACKAGE
4-LEAD TO-3 METAL CAN
= 150°C, θJC = 2°C/W, θJA = 35°C/W
JMAX
= 100°C, θJC = 2°C/W, θJA = 35°C/W
JMAX
= 150°C, θJC = 4°C/W, θJA = 35°C/W
JMAX
= 100°C, θJC = 4°C/W, θJA = 35°C/W
JMAX
= 150°C, θJC = 8°C/W, θJA = 35°C/W
JMAX
= 100°C, θJC = 8°C/W, θJA = 35°C/W
JMAX
Based on continuous operation.
= 125°C for intermittent fault conditions.
OBSOLETE
T
= 125°C, θJA = 100°C/W
JMAX
* Do not connect Pin 4 of the LT1172 DIP or SO to external
circuitry. This pin may be active in future revisions.
OBSOLETE
LT1170MK: T
LT1170CK: T
LT1171MK: T
LT1171CK: T
LT1172MK: T
LT1172CK: T
T
JMAX
(Note 1)
Operating Junction Temperature Range
LT1170M/LT1171M (OBSOLETE) ....... –55°C to 150°C
LT1172M (OBSOLETE) ....................... –55°C to 125°C
LT1170/LT1171/LT1172HVC,
LT1170/LT1171/LT1172C (Oper.) ............. 0°C to 100°C
LT1170/LT1171/LT1172HVC
LT1170/LT1171/LT1172C (Sh. Ckt.) ........ 0°C to 125°C
LT1170/LT1171/LT1172HVI,
LT1170/LT1171/LT1172I (Oper.) .......... –40°C to 100°C
LT1170/LT1171/LT1172HVI,
LT1170/LT1171/LT1172I (Sh. Ckt.) ...... –40°C to 125°C
V
C
2
3
CASE
IS GND
FB
GND
V
FB
NC*
N8 PACKAGE
8-LEAD PDIP
T
JMAX
* Do not connect Pin 4 of the LT1172 DIP or SO to external
circuitry. This pin may be active in future revisions.
TOP VIEW
1
2
C
3
4
8-LEAD PLASTIC SO
T
= 100°C, θJA = 100°C/W (N)
JMAX
= 100°C, θJA = 120°C/W to 150°C/W
depending on board layout (S)
E2
8
V
7
SW
E1
6
V
5
IN
S8 PACKAGE
FRONT VIEW
5
TAB IS
GND
T
= 100°C, θJA = *°C/W
JMAX
* θ will vary from approximately 25°C/W with 2.8 sq.
in. of 1oz. copper to 45°C/W with 0.20 sq. in. of 1oz.
copper. Somewhat lower values can be obtained with
additional copper layers in multilayer boards.
4
3
2
1
Q PACKAGE
5-LEAD DD
2
V
IN
V
SW
GND
FB
V
C
TOP VIEW
1
NC
2
NC
3
GND
4
V
C
5
FB
6
NC
7
NC
8
NC
SW PACKAGE
16-LEAD PLASTIC SO WIDE
= 100°C, θJA = 150°C/W
T
JMAX
Based on continuous operation.
= 125°C for intermittent fault conditions.
T
JMAX
16
NC
15
NC
14
E2
13
V
SW
12
E1
11
V
IN
10
NC
9
NC
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TAB IS
GND
5-LEAD PLASTIC TO-220
LT1170CT/LT1170HVCT: T
LT1171CT/LT1171HVCT: T
LT1172CT/LT1172HVCT: T
Based on continuous operation.
= 125°C for intermittent fault conditions.
T
JMAX
FRONT VIEW
5
4
3
2
1
T PACKAGE
=100°C, θJC = 2°C/W, θJA = 75°C/W
JMAX
=100°C, θJC = 4°C/W, θJA = 75°C/W
JMAX
=100°C, θJC = 8°C/W, θJA = 75°C/W
JMAX
V
IN
V
SW
GND
FB
V
C
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orDer inForMaTion
LEAD FREE FINISHTAPE AND REELPART MARKING*PACKAGE DESCRIPTIONTEMPERATURE RANGE
LT1172MJ8 (OBSOLETE)LT1172MJ8#TRLT11728-Lead CERDIP–55°C to 125°C
LT1172CJ8#PBF (OBSOLETE)LT1172CJ8#TRPBF8-Lead CERDIP0°C to 100°C
LT1170MK#PBF (OBSOLETE)LT1170MK#TRPBF4-Lead TO-3 Metal Can–55°C to 125°C
LT1170CK#PBF (OBSOLETE)LT1170CK#TRPBF4-Lead TO-3 Metal Can0°C to 100°C
LT1171MK#PBF (OBSOLETE)LT1171MK#TRPBF4-Lead TO-3 Metal Can–55°C to 125°C
LT1171CK#PBF (OBSOLETE)LT1171CK#TRPBF4-Lead TO-3 Metal Can0°C to 100°C
LT1172MK#PBF (OBSOLETE)LT1172MK#TRPBF4-Lead TO-3 Metal Can–55°C to 125°C
LT1172CK#PBF (OBSOLETE)LT1172CK#TRPBF4-Lead TO-3 Metal Can0°C to 100°C
LT1172CN8#PBFLT1172CN8#TRPBFLT11728-Lead PDIP or 8-Lead Plastic SO0°C to 100°C
LT1172IN8#PBFLT1172IN8#TRPBFLT11728-Lead PDIP or 8-Lead Plastic SO–40°C to 100°C
LT1172CS8#PBFLT1172CS8#TRPBF11728-Lead PDIP or 8-Lead Plastic SO0°C to 100°C
LT1172IS8#PBFLT1172IS8#TRPBF1172I8-Lead PDIP or 8-Lead Plastic SO–40°C to 100°C
LT1170CQ#PBFLT1170CQ#TRPBFLT11705-Lead DD0°C to 100°C
LT1170IQ#PBFLT1170IQ#TRPBFLT11705-Lead DD–40°C to 100°C
LT1170HVCQ#PBFLT1170HVCQ#TRPBFLT1170HV5-Lead DD0°C to 100°C
LT1171CQ#PBFLT1171CQ#TRPBFLT11715-Lead DD0°C to 100°C
LT1171IQ#PBFLT1171IQ#TRPBFLT11715-Lead DD–40°C to 100°C
LT1171HVCQ#PBFLT1171HVCQ#TRPBFLT1171HV5-Lead DD0°C to 100°C
LT1171HVIQ#PBFLT1171HVIQ#TRPBFLT1171HV5-Lead DD–40°C to 100°C
LT1172CQ#PBFLT1172CQ#TRPBFLT11725-Lead DD0°C to 100°C
LT1172HVCQ#PBFLT1172HVCQ#TRPBFLT1172HV5-Lead DD0°C to 100°C
LT1172HVIQ#PBFLT1172HVIQ#TRPBFLT1172HV5-Lead DD–40°C to 100°C
LT1172CSW#PBFLT1172CSW#TRPBFLT1172CSW16-Lead Plastic SO Wide0°C to 100°C
LT1170CT#PBFLT1170CQ#TRPBFLT11705-Lead Plastic TO-2200°C to 100°C
LT1170IT#PBFLT1170IT#TRPBFLT11705-Lead Plastic TO-220–40°C to 100°C
LT1170HVCT#PBFLT1170HVCT#TRPBFLT1170HV5-Lead Plastic TO-2200°C to 100°C
LT1170HVIT#PBFLT1170HVIT#TRPBFLT11705-Lead Plastic TO-220–40°C to 100°C
LT1171CT#PBFLT1171CT#TRPBFLT11715-Lead Plastic TO-2200°C to 100°C
LT1171IT#PBFLT1171IT#TRPBFLT11715-Lead Plastic TO-220–40°C to 100°C
LT1171HVCT#PBFLT1171HVCT#TRPBFLT1171HV5-Lead Plastic TO-2200°C to 100°C
LT1171HVIT#PBFLT1171HVIT#TRPBFLT1171HV5-Lead Plastic TO-220–40°C to 100°C
LT1172CT#PBFLT1172CT#TRPBFLT11725-Lead Plastic TO-2200°C to 100°C
LT1172HVCT#PBFLT1172HVCT#TRPBFLT1172HV5-Lead Plastic TO-2200°C to 100°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/. Some packages are available in 500 unit reels through
designated sales channels with #TRMPBF suffix.
http://www.linear.com/product/LT1170#orderinfo
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elecTrical characTerisTics
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 15V, VC = 0.5V, VFB = V
SYMBOL PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
V
REF
I
B
g
m
A
V
I
Q
V
FB
BVOutput Switch Breakdown Voltage
V
SAT
I
LIM
∆I
∆I
fSwitching Frequency
Reference VoltageMeasured at Feedback Pin
V
= 0.8V
C
Feedback Input CurrentVFB = V
REF
Error Amplifier Transconductance∆IC = ±25µA l3000
Error Amplifier Source or Sink Current
= 1.5V l150
V
C
Error Amplifier Clamp VoltageHi Clamp, VFB = 1V
Lo Clamp, V
Reference Voltage Line Regulation3V ≤ V
V
= 0.8V
C
= 1.5V
FB
≤ V
MAX
IN
Error Amplifier Voltage Gain0.9V ≤ VC ≤ 1.4V500800V/V
Minimum Input Voltage (Note 5)
Supply Current3V ≤ VIN ≤ V
, VC = 0.6V69mA
MAX
Control Pin ThresholdDuty Cycle = 0
Normal/Flyback Threshold on Feedback Pin0.40.450.54V
Flyback Reference Voltage (Note 5)IFB = 50µA l15.0
Change in Flyback Reference Voltage
Flyback Reference Voltage Line Regulation
(Note 5)
Flyback Amplifier Transconductance (g
)∆IC = ±10µA150300650µmho
m
Flyback Amplifier Source and Sink CurrentV
0.05 ≤ I
I
FB
7V ≤ V
I
FB
3V ≤ V
I
SW
≤ 1mA4.56.89V
FB
= 50µA
≤ V
IN
MAX
= 0.6V Source
C
= 50µA Sink
≤ V
IN
, LT1170/LT1171/LT1172
MAX
= 1.5mA LT1170HV/LT1171HV/LT1172HV
LT1172S8
Output Switch “On” Resistance (Note 3)LT1170
LT1171
LT1172
Control Voltage to Switch Current
T
ransconductance
LT1170
LT1171
LT1172
Switch Current Limit (LT1170)Duty Cycle = 50% TJ ≥ 25°C
Duty Cycle = 50%
TJ < 25°C
Duty Cycle = 80% (Note 4)
(LT1171)Duty Cycle = 50%
Duty Cycle = 50%
T
TJ < 25°C
≥ 25°C
J
Duty Cycle = 80% (Note 4)
(LT1172)Duty Cycle = 50%
Duty Cycle = 50%
T
TJ < 25°C
≥ 25°C
J
Duty Cycle = 80% (Note 4)
Supply Current Increase During Switch
IN
On-Time
SW
, output pin open, unless otherwise noted.
REF
1.224
1.214
l
l
1.244
1.244
1.264
1.274
350750
1100
44006000
2400
7000
200350
120
1.80
0.25 0.38
l 0.03%/V
l
0.8
0.6
l
2.63.0V
0.91.08
400
2.30
0.52
1.25
16.317.6
14.0
18.0
0.010.03%/V
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
15
25
65
75
60
32
40
90
90
80
0.15
0.30
0.60
70
70
0.24
0.50
1.00
8
4
2
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
5
5
4
2.5
2.5
2.0
1.25
1.25
1.00
10
11
10
5.0
5.5
5.0
3.0
3.5
2.5
2535mA/A
88 85100112
l
115
nA
nA
µmho
µmho
µA
µA
µA
µA
A/V
A/V
A/V
kHz
kHz
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
Ω
Ω
Ω
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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(
)
)
)
elecTrical characTerisTics
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 15V, VC = 0.5V, VFB = V
SYMBOL PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
DC
Maximum Switch Duty Cycle
MAX
≤ V
IN
≤ V
MAX
MAX
Shutdown Mode
Supply Current
Shutdown Mode
Threshold Voltage
Flyback Sense Delay Time (Note 5)1.5µs
3V ≤ V
V
= 0.05V
C
3V ≤ V
IN
, output pin open, unless otherwise noted.
REF
l
859297%
100250µA
l100 50150250
300
mV
mV
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device
reliability and lifetime.
Note 2: Minimum effective switch “on” time for the LT1170/LT1171/
LT1172 (in current limit only) is ≈ 0.6µs. This limits the maximum safe
input voltage during an output shorted condition. Buck mode and inverting
mode input voltage during an output shorted condition is limited to:
R
I
+ Vf
(
)
V
(max, output shorted) =
IN
buck and inverting mode
R = Inductor DC resistance
I
= 10A for LT1170, 5A for LT1171, and 2.5A for LT1172
L
Vf = Output catch diode forward voltage at I
t = 0.6µs, f = 100kHz switching frequency
Maximum input voltage can be increased by increasing R or Vf.
External current limiting such as that shown in AN19, Figure 39, will
provide protection up to the full supply voltage rating. C1 in Figure 39
should be reduced to 200pF.
15V +
L
f
t
(
(
L
Transformer designs will tolerate much higher input voltages because
leakage inductance limits rate of rise of current in the switch. These
designs must be evaluated individually to assure that current limit is well
controlled up to maximum input voltage.
Boost mode designs are never protected against output shorts because
the external catch diode and inductor connect input to output.
Note 3: Measured with V
2A for LT1171, and 1A for LT1172.
Note 4: For duty cycles (DC) between 50% and 80%, minimum guaranteed
switch current is given by I
(2 – DC) for the LT1171, and I
Note 5: Minimum input voltage for isolated flyback mode is 7V. V
for HV grade in fully isolated mode to avoid switch breakdown.
in hi clamp, VFB = 0.8V. ISW = 4A for LT1170,
C
= 3.33 (2 – DC) for the LT1170, I
LIM
= 0.833 (2 – DC) for the LT1172.
LIM
LIM
MAX
= 1.67
= 55V
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16
1.6
REFERENCE VOLTAGE CHANGE (mV)
1.250
FEEDBACK BIAS CURRENT (nA)
800
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
160
160
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
Typical perForMance characTerisTics
Switch Current Limit vs Duty Cycle*Minimum Input VoltageSwitch Saturation Voltage
2.9
12
8
SWITCH CURRENT (A)
4
0
–55°C
125°C
* DIVIDE VERTICAL SCALE BY TWO FOR
LT1171, BY FOUR FOR LT1172.
30
20
DUTY CYCLE (%)
40
0
10
Line Regulation
5
4
3
2
1
0
TJ = –55°C
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
10
0
20
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
25°C
50
607080 90 100
TJ = 150°C
TJ = 25°C
3040
1170/1/2 G01
50
1170/1/2 G04
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
MINIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2.4
2.3
–75
Reference Voltage vs Temperature
1.248
1.246
1.244
1.242
1.240
1.238
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
1.236
1.234
60
–75–25
SWITCH CURRENT = I
SWITCH CURRENT = 0A
–500
–25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–500
TEMPERATURE (°C)
50150
25
50150
25
MAX
100
125
75
1170/1/2 G02
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
SWITCH SATURATION VOLTAGE (V)
0.2
0
0
* DIVIDE CURRENT BY TWO FOR
LT1171, BY FOUR FOR LT1172.
2
1
SWITCH CURRENT (A)*
Feedback Bias Current
vs Temperature
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
100
125
75
1170/1/2 G05
0
–500
–75–25
100°C
4567
3
50150
75
25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
150°C
–55°C
100
25°C
8
1170/1/2 G03
125
1170/1/2 G06
Supply Current vs Supply Voltage
(Shutdown Mode)Driver Current* vs Switch CurrentSupply Current vs Input Voltage*
TJ = 25°C
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
1020
0
6
VC = 50mV
VC = 0V
30
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
40
50
1170/1/2 G07
15
TJ = 25°C
140
120
100
80
60
DRIVER CURRENT (mA)
40
20
60
0
* AVERAGE LT1170 POWER SUPPLY CURRENT IS
FOUND BY MULTIPLYING DRIVER CURRENT BY
DUTY CYCLE, THEN ADDING QUIESCENT CURRENT.
0
123
TJ = –55°C
TJ = ≥ 25°C
SWITCH CURRENT (A)
4
1170/1/2 G08
5
14
NOTE THAT THIS CURRENT DOES NOT
13
INCLUDE DRIVER CURRENT, WHICH IS
12
A FUNCTION OF LOAD CURRENT AND
DUTY CYCLE.
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
10
0
* UNDER VERY LOW OUTPUT CURRENT CONDITIONS,
DUTY CYCLE FOR MOST CIRCUITS WILL APPROACH
10% OR LESS.