Generates Well-Regulated Positive and
Negative Outputs
■
Low Quiescent Current:
20µA in Active Mode (per Converter)
<1µA in Shutdown Mode
■
Operates with VIN as Low as 1.2V
■
Low V
■
Uses Small Surface Mount Components
■
High Output Voltage: Up to ±34V
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Tiny 10-Pin MSOP Package
Switch: 250mV at 300mA
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APPLICATIO S
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Small TFT LCD Panels
■
Handheld Computers
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Battery Backup
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Digital Cameras
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
The LT®1945 is a dual micropower DC/DC converter in a
10-pin MSOP package. Each converter is designed with a
350mA current limit and an input voltage range of 1.2V to
15V, making the LT1945 ideal for a wide variety of applications. Both converters feature a quiescent current of
only 20µA at no load, which further reduces to 0.5µA in
shutdown. A current limited, fixed off-time control scheme
conserves operating current, resulting in high efficiency
over a broad range of load current. The 36V switch allows
high voltage outputs up to ±34V to be easily generated
without the use of costly transformers. The LT1945’s low
off-time of 400ns permits the use of tiny, low profile
inductors and capacitors to minimize footprint and cost in
space-conscious portable applications.
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NFB1 Comparator Trip Point● –1.205–1.23–1.255V
FB2 Comparator Trip Point●1.2051.231.255V
FB Comparator Hysteresis8mV
NFB1, FB2 Voltage Line Regulation1.2V < VIN < 12V0.050.1%/V
NFB1 Pin Bias Current (Note 3)V
FB2 Pin Bias Current (Note 4)V
Switch Off Time, Switcher 1 (Note 5)400ns
Switch Off Time, Switcher 2 (Note 5)V
Switch V
CESAT
Switch Current Limit250350400mA
SHDN Pin CurrentV
SHDN Input Voltage High0.9V
SHDN Input Voltage Low0.25V
Switch Leakage CurrentSwitch Off, VSW = 5V0.015µA
= –1.23V●1.322.9µA
NFB1
= 1.23V●3080nA
FB2
> 1V400ns
FB2
< 0.6V1.5µs
V
FB2
I
= 300mA250350mV
SW
= 1.2V23µA
SHDN
= 5V812µA
V
SHDN
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
= 1.2V unless otherwise noted.
SHDN
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life
of a device may be impaired.
Note 2: The LT1945 is guaranteed to meet performance specifications
from 0°C to 70°C. Specifications over the –40°C to 85°C operating
2
temperature range are assured by design, characterization and correlation
with statistical process controls.
Note 3: Bias current flows out of the NFB1 pin.
Note 4: Bias current flows into the FB2 pin.
Note 5: See Figure 1 for Switcher 1 and Switcher 2 locations.
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TEMPERATURE (°C)
FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (V)
1945 G03
–1.25
–1.24
–1.23
–1.22
–1.21
–1.20
–50 –250
0
1
2
3
4
5
255075100
VOLTAGE
CURRENT
BIAS CURRENT (µA)
TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS
Switch Saturation Voltage
(V
)
CESAT
0.60
0.55
0.50
0.45
0.40
0.35
0.30
0.25
SWITCH VOLTAGE (V)
0.20
0.15
0.10
–250255075100
–50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
I
SWITCH
I
SWITCH
= 500mA
= 300mA
1945 G01
FB2 Pin Voltage and
Bias Current
1.25
1.24
1.23
1.22
FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (V)
1.21
1.20
–50
–250255075100
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VOLTAGE
CURRENT
1945 G02
50
40
BIAS CURRENT (nA)
30
20
10
0
LT1945
NFB1 Pin Voltage and
Bias Current
550
500
450
400
350
SWITCH OFF TIME (ns)
300
250
PI FUCTIO S
NFB1 (Pin 1): Feedback Pin for Switcher 1. Set the output
voltage by selecting values for R1 and R2.
SHDN1 (Pin 2): Shutdown Pin for Switcher 1. Tie this pin
to 0.9V or higher to enable device. Tie below 0.25V to turn
it off.
GND (Pin 3): Ground. Tie this pin directly to the local
ground plane.
SHDN2 (Pin 4): Shutdown Pin for Switcher 2. Tie this pin
to 0.9V or higher to enable device. Tie below 0.25V to turn
it off.
FB2 (Pin 5): Feedback Pin for Switcher 2. Set the output
voltage by selecting values for R1B and R2B.
Switch Off TimeSwitch Current Limit
400
VIN = 12V
VIN = 1.2V
VIN = 12V
–50 –250255075100
TEMPERATURE (°C)
1945 G04
350
300
250
200
150
PEAK CURRENT (mA)
100
50
0
–50 –250255075100
VIN = 1.2V
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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SW2 (Pin 6): Switch Pin for Switcher 2. This is the
collector of the internal NPN power switch. Minimize the
metal trace area connected to the pin to minimize EMI.
PGND (Pins 7, 9): Power Ground. Tie these pins directly
to the local ground plane. Both pins must be tied.
VIN (Pin 8): Input Supply Pin. Bypass this pin with a
capacitor as close to the device as possible.
SW1 (Pin 10): Switch Pin for Switcher 1. This is the
collector of the internal NPN power switch. Minimize the
metal trace area connected to the pin to minimize EMI.
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Quiescent Current
25
VFB = 1.23V
NOT SWITCHING
23
21
19
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
17
15
–50 –250255075100
VIN = 12V
VIN = 1.2V
TEMPERATURE (°C)
1945 G06
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BLOCK DIAGRA
W
(EXTERNAL)
(EXTERNAL)
V
IN
C1
R6
80k
SHDN1
2
V
IN
8
R5
80k
+
L1
A1
ENABLE
C3
V
V
D1
SW1
10
OUT1
C2
OUT2
–
Q1
Q2
X10
R3
60k
V
OUT1
R1
NFB1
R2
1
R4
280k
400ns
ONE-SHOT
RESETRESET
DRIVER
Q3
Q3B
+
0.12Ω
42mV
–
A2
SWITCHER 1SWITCHER 2
GND
3
PGND
9
PGND
0.12Ω
7
C4
42mV
DRIVER
D2
SW2
L3L2
SHDN2
A1B
4
V
IN
R6B
R5B
40k
40k
+
6
ENABLE
–
400ns
ONE-SHOT
+
–
A2B
Q2B
R3B
30k
R4B
140k
X10
Q1B
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V
IN
V
OUT2
R1B
(EXTERNAL)
FB2
5
R2B
(EXTERNAL)
Figure 1. LT1945 Block Diagram
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OPERATIO
The LT1945 uses a constant off-time control scheme to
provide high efficiencies over a wide range of output
current. Operation can be best understood by referring to
the block diagram in Figure 1. Q1 and Q2 along with R3 and
R4 form a bandgap reference used to regulate the output
voltage. When the voltage at the NFB1 pin is slightly below
–1.23V, comparator A1 disables most of the internal
circuitry. Output current is then provided by capacitor C2,
which slowly discharges until the voltage at the NFB1 pin
goes above the hysteresis point of A1 (typical hysteresis
at the NFB1 pin is 8mV). A1 then enables the internal
circuitry, turns on power switch Q3, and the current in
inductors L1 and L2 begins ramping up. Once the switch
current reaches 350mA, comparator A2 resets the oneshot, which turns off Q3 for 400ns. L2 continues to deliver
current to the output while Q3 is off. Q3 turns on again and
the inductor currents ramp back up to 350mA, then A2
again resets the one-shot. This switching action continues
until the output voltage is charged up (until the NFB1 pin
reaches –1.23V), then A1 turns off the internal circuitry
and the cycle repeats.
The second switching regulator is a step-up converter
(which generates a positive output) but the basic operation is the same.The LT1945 contains additional circuitry
to provide protection during start-up and under shortcircuit conditions. When the FB2 pin voltage is less than
approximately 600mV, the switch off-time is increased to
1.5µs and the current limit is reduced to around 250mA
(70% of its normal value). This reduces the average
inductor current and helps minimize the power dissipation
in the power switch and in the external inductor and diode.
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APPLICATIOS IFORATIO
Choosing an Inductor
Several recommended inductors that work well with the
LT1945 are listed in Table 1, although there are many other
manufacturers and devices that can be used. Consult each
manufacturer for more detailed information and for their
entire selection of related parts. Many different sizes and
shapes are available. Use the equations and recommendations in the next few sections to find the correct inductance
value for your design.
The formula below calculates the appropriate inductor
value to be used for a boost regulator using the LT1945 (or
at least provides a good starting point). This value provides a good tradeoff in inductor size and system performance. Pick a standard inductor close to this value. A
larger value can be used to slightly increase the available
output current, but limit it to around twice the value
calculated below, as too large of an inductance will increase the output voltage ripple without providing much
additional output current. A smaller value can be used
(especially for systems with output voltages greater than
12V) to give a smaller physical size. Inductance can be
calculated as:
VVV
−+
OUT
L
=
IN MIN
()
I
LIM
where VD = 0.4V (Schottky diode voltage), I
and t
= 400ns; for designs with varying VIN such as
OFF
battery powered applications, use the minimum VIN value
D
t
OFF
= 350mA
LIM
in the above equation. For most regulators with output
voltages below 7V, a 4.7µH inductor is the best choice,
even though the equation above might specify a smaller
value. This is due to the inductor current overshoot that
occurs when very small inductor values are used (see
Current Limit Overshoot section).
For higher output voltages, the formula above will give
large inductance values. For a 2V to 20V converter (typical
LCD Bias application), a 21µH inductor is called for with
the above equation, but a 10µH inductor could be used
without excessive reduction in maximum output current.
Inductor Selection—SEPIC Regulator
The formula below calculates the approximate inductor
value to be used for a SEPIC regulator using the LT1945.
As for the boost inductor selection, a larger or smaller
value can be used.
VV
=
2
OUTD
I
LIM
L
+
t
OFF
Inductor Selection—Inverting Regulator
The formula below calculates the appropriate inductor
value to be used for an inverting regulator using the
LT1945 (or at least provides a good starting point). This
value provides a good tradeoff in inductor size and system
performance. Pick a standard inductor close to this value
(both inductors should be the same value). A larger value
can be used to slightly increase the available output
current, but limit it to around twice the value calculated
below, as too large of an inductance will increase the
output voltage ripple without providing much additional
output current. A smaller value can be used (especially for
systems with output voltages greater than 12V) to give a
smaller physical size. Inductance can be calculated as:
VV
OUTD
2
L
=
I
LIM
where VD = 0.4V (Schottky diode voltage), I
and t
OFF
= 400ns.
+
t
OFF
= 350mA
LIM
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APPLICATIOS IFORATIO
For higher output voltages, the formula above will give
large inductance values. For a 2V to 20V converter (typical
LCD bias application), a 47µH inductor is called for with
the above equation, but a 10µH or 22µH inductor could be
used without excessive reduction in maximum output
current.
For the inverting regulator, the voltage seen by the internal
power switch is equal to the sum of the absolute value of
the input and output voltages, so that generating high
output voltages from a high input voltage source will often
exceed the 36V maximum switch rating. For instance, a
12V to – 30V converter using the inverting topology would
generate 42V on the SW pin, exceeding its maximum
rating. For this application, an inverting charge pump is
the best topology.
The formula below calculates the approximate inductor
value to be used for an inverting charge pump regulator
using the LT1945. As for the boost inductor selection, a
larger or smaller value can be used. For designs with
varying VIN such as battery powered applications, use the
minimum VIN value in the equation below.
VVV
−+
OUT
L
=
IN MIN
()
I
LIM
Current Limit Overshoot
For the constant off-time control scheme of the LT1945,
the power switch is turned off only after the 350mA current
limit is reached. There is a 100ns delay between the time
when the current limit is reached and when the switch
actually turns off. During this delay, the inductor current
exceeds the current limit by a small amount. The peak
inductor current can be calculated by:
VV
II
=+
PEAKLIM
IN MAXSAT
Where V
= 0.25V (switch saturation voltage). The
SAT
current overshoot will be most evident for regulators with
D
t
−
()
L
OFF
100
ns
high input voltages and smaller inductor values. This
overshoot can be beneficial as it helps increase the amount
of available output current for smaller inductor values.
This will be the peak current seen by the inductor (and the
diode) during normal operation. For designs using small
inductance values (especially at input voltages greater
than 5V), the current limit overshoot can be quite high.
Although it is internally current limited to 350mA, the
power switch of the LT1945 can handle larger currents
without problem, but the overall efficiency will suffer. Best
results will be obtained when I
is kept below 700mA
PEAK
for the LT1945.
Capacitor Selection
Low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) capacitors should
be used at the output to minimize the output ripple voltage.
X5R or X7R multilayer ceramic capacitors are the best
choice, as they have a very low ESR and are available in
very small packages. Y5V ceramics are not recommended.
Their small size makes them a good companion to the
LT1945’s MS10 package. Solid tantalum capacitors (like
the AVX TPS, Sprague 593D families) or OS-CON capacitors can be used, but they will occupy more board area
than a ceramic and will have a higher ESR. Always use a
capacitor with a sufficient voltage rating.
Ceramic capacitors also make a good choice for the input
decoupling capacitor, which should be placed as close as
possible to the LT1945. A 4.7µF input capacitor is suffi-
cient for most applications. Table 2 shows a list of several
capacitor manufacturers. Consult the manufacturers for
more detailed information and for their entire selection of
related parts.
Table 2. Recommended Capacitors
CAPACITOR TYPEVENDOR
CeramicTaiyo Yuden
(408) 573-4150
www.t-yuden.com
CeramicAVX
(803) 448-9411
www.avxcorp.com
CeramicMurata
(714) 852-2001
www.murata.com
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Setting the Output Voltages
Set the output voltage for Switcher 1 (negative output
voltage ) by choosing the appropriate values for feedback
resistors R1 and R2.
VV
R
1
=
123
.
R
Set the output voltage for Switcher 2 (positive output
voltage) by choosing the appropriate values for feedback
resistors R1B and R2B (see Figure 1).
RB RB
12
Diode Selection
For most LT1945 applications, the Zetex ZHCS400 surface mount Schottky diode (0.4A, 40V) is an ideal choice.
Schottky diodes, with their low forward voltage drop and
123
–.
OUT
V
+
()
2
V
OUT
.
123
210
•
V
−
6
1=−
fast switching speed, are the best match for the LT1945.
The Motorola MBR0520, MBR0530, or MBR0540 can also
be used. Many different manufacturers make equivalent
parts, but make sure that the component is rated to handle
at least 0.35A.
Lowering Output Voltage Ripple
Using low ESR capacitors will help minimize the output
ripple voltage, but proper selection of the inductor and the
output capacitor also plays a big role. The LT1945 provides energy to the load in bursts by ramping up the
inductor current, then delivering that current to the load.
If too large of an inductor value or too small of a capacitor
value is used, the output ripple voltage will increase
because the capacitor will be slightly overcharged each
burst cycle. To reduce the output ripple, increase the
output capacitor value or add a 4.7pF feed-forward capacitor in the feedback network of the LT1945 (see the circuits
in the Typical Applications section). Adding this small,
inexpensive 4.7pF capacitor will greatly reduce the output
voltage ripple.
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTIO
MS Package
10-Lead Plastic MSOP
0.889
0.127
±
(.035 ± .005)
5.23
(.206)
MIN
0.305 ± 0.038
(.0120 ± .0015)
TYP
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
NOTE:
1. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETER/(INCH)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS.
MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
5. LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0.102mm (.004") MAX
3.2 – 3.45
(.126 – .136)
0.50
(.0197)
BSC
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1661)
0.254
(.010)
GAUGE PLANE
0.18
(.007)
DETAIL “A”
DETAIL “A”
° – 6° TYP
0
(.021 ± .006)
0.53 ± 0.01
SEATING
PLANE
3.00 ± 0.102
(.118 ± .004)
(NOTE 3)
4.88 ± 0.10
(.192 ± .004)
(.043)
0.17 – 0.27
(.007 – .011)
1.10
MAX
12
0.50
(.0197)
TYP
8910
3
7
6
45
0.497 ± 0.076
(.0196 ± .003)
REF
3.00 ± 0.102
(.118 ± .004)
NOTE 4
0.86
(.034)
REF
0.13 ± 0.05
(.005 ± .002)
MSOP (MS) 0402
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