Demonstration circuit 2169A is a dual monolithic step-down
®
DC/DC switching regulator featuring the LT
8616. The
LT8616 is a high efficiency, high speed, dual synchronous
monolithic step-down switching regulator that consumes
only 6.5μA of quiescent current with both channels enabled.
The demo circuit is designed for 5V, 1.5A and 3.3V, 2.5A
outputs. Both channels contain all switches and neces
sary circuitry to minimize the external components and
solution size. Fast minimum ON time of 35ns enables high
to low V
V
IN
conversion at high switching frequency.
OUT
Independent input voltage, feedback, soft-start and power
good pins for each channel simplify complex power supply
tracking/sequencing requirements.
The inputs of the two channels are connected on the demo
board by default. They can also be separated by removing
the 0Ω resistor (R13) from the board. Each output can
be independently disabled using its own EN/UV pin, while
must be connected to 3.4V or above even if only
V
IN1
channel 2 is in
installed between V
inputs should be tied to V
use. The demo board has an EMI filter
IN2
and V
. To use the EMI filter, the
EMI
.
EMI
The switching frequency of both channels can be programmed either
via an oscillator resistor or a common
external clock up to 3MHz.The SYNC pin on the demo
®
board is grounded by default for Burst Mode
operation.
To synchronize to an external clock, move JP1 to SYNC/
MODE and apply the external clock to the SYNC/MODE
turret. The R
resistor (R5) should be chosen to set the
T
LT8616 internal switching frequency at least 20% below
the lowest synchronization input.
Low ripple Burst Mode operation increases the efficiency
at the light load while keeping the output ripple low.
2
Figure 1 and Figure
show the demo board efficiency for
each channel at 12V input voltage in Burst Mode opera-
3
tion. Figure
shows the temperature rising on DC2169A
demo board with different input voltages under full load
conditions on both channels.
The LT8616 data sheet gives a complete description of the
part, operation and application information. The data sheet
must be read in conjunction with this demo manual for
DC2169A. The LT8616 is assembled in a 28-lead plastic
TSSOP package. Proper board layout is essential for both
low EMI operation and maximum thermal performance.
See the data sheet sections for details.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.
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linear.com/demo/DC2169A
performance summary
SYMBOLPARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
V
IN1
V
IN2
V
OUT1
V
OUT2
f
SW
I
OUT1
I
OUT2
EFEEfficiency at DCV
Channel 1 Input Supply Range5.842V
Channel 2 Input Supply Range4.142V
Channel 1 Output Voltage4.885.025.15V
Channel 2 Output Voltage3.213.293.37V
Switching FrequencyRT = 14.7kΩ1.852.052.25 MHz
Channel 1 Max Output Current1.5A
Channel 2 Max Output Current2.5A
IN1
= V
Specifications are at TA = 25°C
= 12V, I
IN2
OUT1
= 1.5A, I
OUT2
= 2.5A85.1%
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performance summary
100
90
80
70
EFFICIENCY (%)
60
50
0.6
LOAD CURRENT (A)
fSW = 2MHz
= 12V
V
IN1
= 5V
V
OUT1
DC2169A F01
1.50.300.91.2
Figure 1. LT8616 Channel 1 Efficiency vs Load Current
100
90
80
70
EFFICIENCY (%)
60
50
1
LOAD CURRENT (A)
fSW = 2MHz
= 12V
V
IN2
= 3.3V
V
OUT2
DC2169A F02
2.50.501.52
Figure 2. LT8616 Channel 2 Efficiency vs Load Current
Figure 3. LT8616 Temperature Rising vs Input Voltage
2
100
fSW = 2.05MHz
= 5V, I
V
OUT1
80
60
40
TEMPERATURE RISING (°C)
20
OUT1
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
= 1.5A
24
4016832
DC2169A F03
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Quick start proceDure
DEMO MANUAL DC2169A
DC2169A is easy to set up to evaluate the performance
of the LT8616. Refer to Figure 4 for proper measurement
equipment setup and follow the procedure below:
NOTE: When measuring the input or output voltage ripple,
care must be taken to avoid a long ground lead on the
oscilloscope probe. Measure the input or output voltage
ripple by touching the probe tip directly across the V
or V
and GND terminals. See Figure 5 for the proper
OUT
IN
scope technique.
1. Place JP1 on the Burst Mode position.
2. With power off, connect the input power supply to V
EMI
and GND. Make sure that the input voltage does not
exceed 42V.
3. With power off, connect loads from V
to GND.
V
OUT2
to GND, and
OUT1
4. Turn on the power at the input.
5. Check for the proper output voltages (5V and 3.3V).
NOTE: If there is no output, temporarily disconnect the
load to make sure that the load is not set too high or
is shorted.
6. Once the proper output voltages are established, adjust
the load within the operating ranges and observe the
output voltage regulation, ripple voltage, efficiency and
other parameters.
7. An external clock can be added
SYNC function is used (JP1 on the SYNC/MODE
when
to the SYNC terminal
position). Please make sure that the SYNC frequency is
at least 20% higher than the set switching frequency.
See the data sheet section Synchronization.
Figure 4. Proper Measurement Equipment Setup
V
OUT
Figure 5. Measuring Input or Output Ripple
GND
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parts List
ITEMQTYREFERENCEPART DESCRIPTIONMANUFACTURER/PART NUMBER
21JP14 PIN 0.079 SINGLE ROW HEADERSULLINS, NRPN041PAEN-RC
31XJP1SHUNT, .079" CENTERSAMTEC, 2SN-BK-G
1L3CHIP BEAD, 30Ω, MPZ2012TDK, MPZ2012S300AT
CAP., ALUM., 22µF, 63V, SUN ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES CORP., 63CE22BS
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schematic Diagram
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1
1
4
4
4
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VIN2
4.1V - 42V
E10
R8
C11
C18
1M
22uF
+
50V
2.2uF
63V
63CE22BS
R9
OPT
1206
GND
E11
EN2
E13
0
R7
C3 0.1uF
L2
10V
2.2uH
XFL4020-222ME
0402
VOUT2
VOUT2
4.7pF
C9
3.3V / 2.5A
GND
E4
1uF
C19
1uF
C27
C5
47uF
10V
1210
1M
R3
R4
316K
PG2
PG1
E6
E12
E14
VOUT2
VOUT1
R10
1M
R6
1M
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TECHNOLOGY
DUAL 42V SYNCHRONOUS MONOLITHIC
DUAL 42V SYNCHRONOUS MONOLITHIC
DUAL 42V SYNCHRONOUS MONOLITHIC
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SCHEMATIC
SCHEMATIC
SCHEMATIC
STEP-DOWN REGULATOR WITH 6.5µA QUIESCENT CURRENT
STEP-DOWN REGULATOR WITH 6.5µA QUIESCENT CURRENT
STEP-DOWN REGULATOR WITH 6.5µA QUIESCENT CURRENT
SIZE
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TITLE:
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DEMO CIRCUIT 2169A
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DEMO CIRCUIT 2169A
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R13
VIN1VIN2
VIN1
C16
0.1uF
C14
0.1uF
C13
0.1uF
C15
0.1uF
C10
2.2uF
50V
R11
C1
22uF
+
E1
PAD150-094
5.8V - 42V
50V
50V
50V
50V
1206
1M
63V
0402
0402
0402
0402
63CE22BS
GND
25
24
23
18
19
20
U1
E2
22
1
NC
VIN2
ENUV2
NC
NC
VIN1
NC
EN/UV1
16
LT8616EFE
C2
R12
OPT
E15
EN1
BIAS
BOOST1
8
0402
10V
6
BOOST2
SW1
9
10
0.1uF
L1
SW1
3.3uH
1M
R1
VOUT1
26
3
5
FB2
SW2
SW24SW2
FB1
FB1
14
13
XAL4030-332ME
C8
4.7pF
C4
22uF
10V
1uF
C28
VOUT1
1uF
C17
E3
GND
5V / 1.5A
27
FB2
TR/SS112TR/SS2
28
C7
0.01uF
R2
187k
1210
E5
2
C6
E9
SS1/TR1
11
PG1
PG2
17
0.01uF
SYNC
E8
SS2/TR2
INTVCC
21
NC
7
GND
29
RT
15
R5
SYNC/MODE
132
PULSE SKIPPING
E7
SYNC/MODE
C12
1uF
14.7k
2MHz
4
JP1
SYNC/MODE
BURST MODE
L4
4 Pins 2mm Ctrs.
L3
VIN2
0.22uH
IHLP1212ABERR22M11
C24
50V
10uF
1210
30 ohm
MPZ2012S300AT
50V
C23
4.7uF
1206
50V
C26
0.1uF
0402
50V
C25
0.1uF
0402
E16
VEMI
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LINEAR TECHNOLOGY HAS MADE A BEST EFFORT TO DESIGN A
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HOWEVER, IT REMAINS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
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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
CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT CIRCUIT
PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY. CONTACT LINEAR
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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
CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT CIRCUIT
PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY. CONTACT LINEAR
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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING FOR ASSISTANCE.
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