Demonstration circuit DC2378A-A features the LT M®4650EY,
the high efficiency, high density, dual 25A, single 50A,
switch mode step-down power module regulator. The
input voltage is from 4.5V to 15V. The output voltage is
programmable from 0.6V to 1.8V. DC2378A-A can deliver
25A maximum current from each channel. As explained
in the data sheet, output current derating is necessary
, V
for certain V
operates in continuous conduction mode in heavy load
conditions. For high efficiency at low load currents, the
MODE jumper (JP1) selects pulse-skipping mode for noise
sensitive applications or Burst Mode
noise sensitive applications. Tw o outputs can be connected
in parallel for a single 50A output solution with optional
jumper resistors. The board allows the user to program
IN
, and thermal conditions. The board
OUT
®
operation in less
how its output ramps up and down through the TRACK/
SS pin. The output can be set up to either coincidentally or
ratiometrically track with another supply’s output. Remote
output voltage sensing is available for improved output
voltage regulation at the load point. These features and
the availability of the LTM4650EY in a compact 15mm ×
15mm × 5.01mm BGA package make it ideal for use in
many high density point-of-load regulation applications.
The LTM4650 data sheet must be read in conjunction with
this demo manual for working on or modifying the demo
circuit DC2378A-A.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
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Figure 1. LTM4650/DC2378A-A Demo Board
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PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Input Voltage Range4.515V
Output Voltage V
Output Voltage V
Per-Channel Maximum Continuous Output
Current
Default Operating Frequency500kHz
Resistor Programmable Frequency Range250780kHz
External Clock Sync. Frequency Range400780kHz
Efficiency of Channel 1V
Efficiency of Channel 2V
Load Transient of Channel1V
Load Transient of Channel2V
VIN = 4.5V ~ 15V, I
OUT1
VIN = 4.5V ~ 15V, I
OUT2
Derating Is Necessary for Certain V
Thermal Conditions, See Data Sheet for Detail.
= 12V, V
IN
= 12V, V
IN
= 12V, V
IN
= 12V, V
IN
Specifications are at TA = 25°C
= 0A ~ 25A, JP1: CCM1.5 ±1.5%V
OUT1
= 0A ~ 25A, JP1: CCM1 ±1.5%V
OUT2
, V
and
IN
OUT
OUT1
OUT2
OUT1
OUT2
= 1.5V, I
= 1V, I
= 1.5V, I
= 1V, I
= 25A, fSW = 500kHz88.8
OUT1
= 25A, fSW = 500kHz86.5
OUT2
= 12.5A ~ 18.75A See Figure 6
STEP
= 12.5A ~ 18.75ASee Figure 7
STEP
25
(Per-Channel)
%
See Figure 4
%
See Figure 5
Quick start proceDure
Demonstration circuit DC2378A-A is easy to set up to
evaluate the performance of the LTM4650EY. Please refer
to Figure 2 for proper measurement setup and follow the
procedure below:
1. Place jumpers in the following positions for a typical
application:
JP1JP2JP3JP4JP5
MODERUN1RUN2TRACK1
CCM
ONONSOFT-
SEL.
START
TRACK2
SEL.
SOFT-
START
2. With power off, connect the input power supply, load
and meters as shown in Figure 2. Preset the load to 0A
and V
supply to 12V.
IN
3. Turn on the power supply at the input. The output
voltage in channel 1 should be 1.5V ±1.5% (1.4775V
~ 1.5225V) and the output voltage in channel 2 should
be 1V ±1.5% (0.985V ~ 1.015V).
4. Once the proper output voltage is established, adjust the
load within the operating range and observe the output
voltage regulation, output voltage ripple, efficiency and
other parameters. Output ripple should be measured
at J1 and J2 with BNC cables. 50Ω termination should
be set on the oscilloscope or BNC cables.
5. (Optional) For optional load transient test, apply an
adjustable pulse signal between IOSTEP CLK and GND
test point. Pulse amplitude (3V ~ 3.5V) sets the load
step current amplitude. The output transient current
can be monitored at the BNC connector J3 (10mV/A).
The pulse signal should have very small duty cycle (<
1%) to limit the thermal stress on the transient load
circuit. Switch the jumper resistors R34 or R35 (on the
backside of boards) to apply load transient
on channel
1 or channel 2 correspondingly.
6.
(Optional) LTM4650 can be synchronized to an external
clock signal. Place the JP1 jumper on EXT_CLK and
apply a clock signal (0V ~ 5V, square wave) on the
CLKIN test point.
7. (Optional) The outputs of LTM4650 can track another
supply. The jumpers JP4 and JP5 allow choosing softstart or output tracking. If tracking external voltage is
selected, the corresponding test points, TRACK1 and
TRACK2, need to be connected to a valid voltage signal.
8. (Optional) LTM4650 can be configured for a 2-phase
single output at up to 50A on DC2378A-A. Install 0Ω
resistors on R14, R17, R28, R39, R43, R44, R45 and
remove R7, R19. Output voltage is set by R25 based
on equation V
= 0.6V(1 + 60.4k/R25).
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Figure 2. Test Setup of DC2378A-A
+–
Figure 3. Measuring Output Voltage Ripple
C
OUT
V
GND
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EFFICIENCY (%)
95
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25
EFFICIENCY (%)
95
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25
Quick start proceDure
5VIN, 1.5V
O
90
12VIN, 1.5V
85
O
5VIN, 1V
O
90
12VIN, 1V
85
O
80
75
70
0
OUTPUT LOAD CURRENT (A)
20105
15
Figure 4. Measured Efficiency on Channel 1
(V
= 1.5V, fSW = 500kHz, Channel 2 Disabled)
OUT1
1.5V OUTPUT (20MHz BW) [20mV/DIV]
80
75
70
0
OUTPUT LOAD CURRENT (A)
20105
15
Figure 5. Measured Efficiency on Channel 2
= 1V, fSW = 500kHz, Channel 1 Disabled)
(V
OUT2
1V OUTPUT (20MHz BW) [20mV/DIV]
12.5V TO 18.75A
Figure 6. Measured Channel 1 12.5A to 18.75A Load Transient
(V
= 12V, V
IN
4
OUT1
= 1.5V)
12.5V TO 18.75A
Figure 7. Measured Channel 2 12.5A to 18.75A Load Transient
(V
= 12V, V
IN
OUT2
= 1V)
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1.5V OUTPUT (20MHz BW) [20mV/DIV]
Figure 8. Measured Output Voltage Ripple at 12V Input,
1.5V/25A with Standard Demo Circuit Default Setup
1V OUTPUT (20MHz BW) [20mV/DIV]
Figure 9. Measured Output Voltage Ripple at 12V Input,
1V/25A with Standard Demo Circuit Default Setup
Figure 10. Thermal Capture at 12VIN, 1.5V
(Ambient Temperature = 23°C, 200 LFM Airflow and No Heat Sink)
at 25A and 1V
OUT
OUT
at 25A
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parts List
ITEMQTYREFERENCEPART DESCRIPTIONMANUFACTURER/PART NUMBER
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CIRCUIT THAT MEETS CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED SPECIFICATIONS;
HOWEVER, IT REMAINS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
VERIFY PROPER AND RELIABLE OPERATION IN THE ACTUAL
APPLICATION. COMPONENT SUBSTITUTION AND PRINTED
LINEAR TECHNOLOGY HAS MADE A BEST EFFORT TO DESIGN A
CIRCUIT THAT MEETS CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED SPECIFICATIONS;
HOWEVER, IT REMAINS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
VERIFY PROPER AND RELIABLE OPERATION IN THE ACTUAL
APPLICATION. COMPONENT SUBSTITUTION AND PRINTED
LINEAR TECHNOLOGY HAS MADE A BEST EFFORT TO DESIGN A
CIRCUIT THAT MEETS CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED SPECIFICATIONS;
HOWEVER, IT REMAINS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
VERIFY PROPER AND RELIABLE OPERATION IN THE ACTUAL
APPLICATION. COMPONENT SUBSTITUTION AND PRINTED
R42
R41
OPT
INTVCC
DIFFP
DIFFN
0
R32
SHEETOF
SHEETOF
SHEETOF
1
m
LTM4650EY
LTM4650EY
LTM4650EY
STEP-DOWN MODULE REGULATOR
STEP-DOWN MODULE REGULATOR
STEP-DOWN MODULE REGULATOR
DEMO CIRCUIT 2378A-A
DEMO CIRCUIT 2378A-A
DEMO CIRCUIT 2378A-A
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PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY. CONTACT LINEAR
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING FOR ASSISTANCE.
THIS CIRCUIT IS PROPRIETARY TO LINEAR TECHNOLOGY AND
SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH LINEAR TECHNOLOGY PARTS.
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PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY. CONTACT LINEAR
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THIS CIRCUIT IS PROPRIETARY TO LINEAR TECHNOLOGY AND
SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH LINEAR TECHNOLOGY PARTS.
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PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY. CONTACT LINEAR
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING FOR ASSISTANCE.
THIS CIRCUIT IS PROPRIETARY TO LINEAR TECHNOLOGY AND
SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH LINEAR TECHNOLOGY PARTS.
OPT
3
4
5
E3
PGOOD1
COMP1
NOTE: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
1. ALL RESISTORS AND CAPACITORS ARE 0603.
AA
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IOSTEP CLK
GND
m
SHEETOF
SHEETOF
SHEETOF
1
VOUT2
J2
VOUT2
1uF
C14
1
Q1
E17
R35
OPT
2010
R31
R33
OPT
OPT
R23
OPT
R11
OPT
DIFF SENSING SELECTION
VO2-DIFFN
VO2+DIFFP
VOUT1SVOUT1
VOUT2SDIFFOUT
Load Transient Circuit
R34
0.5W
2010
0 OHm
C13
1uF
VOUT1
SUD50N04-8M8P-4GE3
2
4
C16
1uF
C15
1uF
R36
3
10K
R38
R37
J3
IOSTEP
E18
2512
OPT
0.0102W2512
LTM4650EY
LTM4650EY
LTM4650EY
STEP-DOWN MODULE REGULATOR
STEP-DOWN MODULE REGULATOR
STEP-DOWN MODULE REGULATOR
DEMO CIRCUIT 2378A-A
DEMO CIRCUIT 2378A-A
DEMO CIRCUIT 2378A-A
HIGH EFFICIENCY, DUAL 25A, SINGLE 50A,
HIGH EFFICIENCY, DUAL 25A, SINGLE 50A,
HIGH EFFICIENCY, DUAL 25A, SINGLE 50A,
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TECHNOLOGY
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APPROVALS
APPROVALS
APPROVALS
PCB DES.
PCB DES.
PCB DES.
APP ENG.
APP ENG.
APP ENG.
CUSTOMER NOTICE
CUSTOMER NOTICE
CUSTOMER NOTICE
LINEAR TECHNOLOGY HAS MADE A BEST EFFORT TO DESIGN A
CIRCUIT THAT MEETS CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED SPECIFICATIONS;
HOWEVER, IT REMAINS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
VERIFY PROPER AND RELIABLE OPERATION IN THE ACTUAL
APPLICATION. COMPONENT SUBSTITUTION AND PRINTED
CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT CIRCUIT
PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY. CONTACT LINEAR
LINEAR TECHNOLOGY HAS MADE A BEST EFFORT TO DESIGN A
CIRCUIT THAT MEETS CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED SPECIFICATIONS;
HOWEVER, IT REMAINS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
VERIFY PROPER AND RELIABLE OPERATION IN THE ACTUAL
APPLICATION. COMPONENT SUBSTITUTION AND PRINTED
CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT CIRCUIT
PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY. CONTACT LINEAR
LINEAR TECHNOLOGY HAS MADE A BEST EFFORT TO DESIGN A
CIRCUIT THAT MEETS CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED SPECIFICATIONS;
HOWEVER, IT REMAINS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
VERIFY PROPER AND RELIABLE OPERATION IN THE ACTUAL
APPLICATION. COMPONENT SUBSTITUTION AND PRINTED
CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT CIRCUIT
PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY. CONTACT LINEAR
DATE:
2
SCALE = NONE
SCALE = NONE
SCALE = NONE
3
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING FOR ASSISTANCE.
THIS CIRCUIT IS PROPRIETARY TO LINEAR TECHNOLOGY AND
SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH LINEAR TECHNOLOGY PARTS.
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING FOR ASSISTANCE.
THIS CIRCUIT IS PROPRIETARY TO LINEAR TECHNOLOGY AND
SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH LINEAR TECHNOLOGY PARTS.
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING FOR ASSISTANCE.
THIS CIRCUIT IS PROPRIETARY TO LINEAR TECHNOLOGY AND
SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH LINEAR TECHNOLOGY PARTS.
J1
INTVCC
R48
OPT
OPT
R40
VIN
TEMPINTVCC
DD
VOUT1
R14
TRACK1TRACK2
OPT
R17
OPT
VFB1VFB2
R28
OPT
COMP1COMP2
R43
OPT
2512
VOUT1VOUT2
R44
R39
OPT
RUN1RUN2
OPTIONAL JUMPER FOR SINGLE OUTPUT CONFIGURATION
CC
BB
OPT 2512
R45
OPT
4
2512
5
AA
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