The LT®3461/LT3461A are general purpose fixed frequency current mode step-up DC/DC converters. Both
devices feature an integrated Schottky and a low V
switch allowing a small converter footprint and lower parts
cost. The LT3461 switches at 1.3MHz while the LT3461A
switches at 3MHz. These high switching frequencies enable the use of tiny, low cost and low height capacitors and
inductors. The constant switching frequency results in
predictable output noise that is easy to filter, and the
inductor based topology ensures an input free from switching noise typically present with charge pump solutions.
The high voltage switch in the LT3461/LT3461A is rated at
40V making the device ideal for boost converters up to
38V.
The LT3461/LT3461A are available in a low profile (1mm)
SOT-23 package.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
CESAT
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
5V to 12V, 70mA Step-Up DC/DC Converter
L1
C1
1µF
10µH
6
VINV
4
SHDN
1
SW
LT3461A
GND
2
OUT
5
3
FB
V
IN
5V
OFF ON
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261k
30.1k
15pF
V
OUT
12V
70mA
C2
1µF
3461 TA01a
85
80
75
70
EFFICIENCY (%)
65
60
0
Efficiency
VIN = 3.3V
20
40
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
VIN = 5V
60
80
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LT3461/LT3461A
6 V
IN
5 V
OUT
4 SHDN
SW 1
TOP VIEW
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6-LEAD PLASTIC TSOT-23
GND 2
FB 3
WW
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ABSOLUTE AXIU RATIGS
(Note 1)
Input Voltage (VIN) .................................................. 16V
, SW Voltage .................................................... 40V
V
OUT
FB Voltage ................................................................. 5V
SHDN Voltage .......................................................... 16V
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PACKAGE/ORDER IFORATIO
ORDER PART
NUMBER
LT3461AES6
LT3461ES6
Operating Ambient
Temperature Range (Note 2) .................. – 40°C to 85°C
T
= 125°C,
Maximum Junction Temperature .......................... 125°C
Storage Temperature Range ................. –65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec).................. 300°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C, VIN = 3V, V
PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Minimum Operating Voltage2.5V
Maximum Operating Voltage16V
Feedback Voltage1.2351.2551.275V
Feedback Line Regulation0.005%/V
FB Pin Bias Current●40100nA
Supply CurrentFB = 1.3V, Not Switching2.83.6mA
Switching Frequency (LT3461A)●2.13.03.9MHz
Switching Frequency (LT3461)●1.01.31.7MHz
Maximum Duty Cycle (LT3461A)●82%
Maximum Duty Cycle (LT3461)●92%
Switch Current Limit300420600mA
Switch V
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Switch Leakage CurrentVSW = 5V0.011µA
Schottky Forward VoltageI
Schottky Reverse LeakageV
SHDN Voltage High1.5V
SHDN Voltage Low0.4V
SHDN Pin Bias Current3550µA
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
SHDN
SHDN = 0V0.10.5µA
ISW = 250mA260350mV
SCHOTTKY
= 250mA8001100mV
– SW = 40V0.034µA
OUT
JMAX
= 150°C ON BOARD OVER
θ
JA
GROUND PLANE,
= 120°C/W
θ
JC
= 3V, unless otherwise noted.
●1.2251.280V
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LTAHG
LTAEB
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life
of a device may be impaired.
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Note 2: The LT3461E/LT3461AE is guaranteed to meet specifications from
0°C to 70°C. Specifications over the –40°C to 85°C operating temperature
range are assured by design, characterization and correlation with
statistical process controls.
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TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS
LT3461/LT3461A
Oscillator Frequency (LT3461)
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
FREQUENCY (MHz)
1.1
1.0
–402060
–200
TEMPERATURE (°C)
4080100
Oscillator Frequency (LT3461A)
3.9
3.6
3.3
3.0
2.7
FREQUENCY (MHz)
2.4
2.1
–60 –40
–20 0
2060
TEMPERATURE (°C)
3461a G01
4080 100
3461a G04
Current LimitFB Pin Voltage
480
TA = 25°C
360
240
CURRENT LIMIT (mA)
120
0
10
30
50
DUTY CYCLE (%)
Current Limit in Soft-Start Mode
480
TA = 25°C
420
360
300
240
180
CURRENT LIMIT (mA)
120
60
0
1.51.72.1
1.3
SHDN PIN VOLTAGE (V)
1.9
70
9080604020
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2.3
3461a G05
1.28
1.27
1.26
1.25
FB VOLTAGE (V)
1.24
1.23
1.22
–402060
–200
SHDN Pin Current
320
TA = 25°C
280
240
200
160
120
80
SHDN PIN CURRENT (µA)
40
0
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
4080100
3461a G03
4812
SHDN PIN VOLTAGE (V)
3461a G06
16
V
SW
5V/DIV
V
OUT
50mV/DIV
Switching Waveform
Circuit of Figure 4
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LOAD
= 60mA
0.2µs/DIV
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I
LOAD
100mV/DIV
Load Transient Response
Circuit of Figure 4
70mA
35mA
V
OUT
50µs/DIV
3461a G09
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SW (Pin 1): Switch Pin. Connect inductor here. Minimize
trace at this pin to reduce EMI.
GND (Pin 2): Ground Pin. Tie directly to local ground
plane.
FB (Pin 3): Feedback Pin. Reference voltage is 1.255V.
Connect resistor divider tap here. Minimize trace area at
FB. Set V
according to V
OUT
= 1.255V (1 + R1/R2).
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BLOCK DIAGRA
6
1.255V
REFERENCE
4
SHDN
(EXTERNAL)
C
S
+
A1
–
3
FB
R
C
C
RAMP
GENERATOR
3MHz*
OSCILLATOR
V
IN
V
OUT
R1 (EXTERNAL)
FB
R2 (EXTERNAL)
(EXTERNAL)
R
SHUTDOWN
RS, CS OPTIONAL SOFT-START COMPONENTS
S
SHDN (Pin 4): Shutdown Pin. Tie to 1.5V or higher to
enable device; 0.4V or less to disable device. Also functions as soft-start. Use RC filter (47k, 47nF typ) as shown
in Figure 1.
V
(Pin 5): Output Pin. Connect to resistor divider. Put
OUT
capacitor close to pin and close to GND plane.
V
(Pin 6): Input Supply Pin. Must be locally bypassed.
IN
1
SW
V
5
OUT
Q1
+
0.1Ω
–
GND
2
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C
∑
COMPARATOR
–
A2
+
*LT3461 IS 1.3MHz
DRIVER
R
Q
S
Figure 1. Block Diagram
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OPERATIO
The LT3461/LT3461A uses a constant frequency, current
mode control scheme to provide excellent line and load
regulation. Operation can be best understood by referring
to the block diagram in Figure 1. At the start of each
oscillator cycle, the SR latch is set, which turns on the
power switch Q1. A voltage proportional to the switch
current is added to a stabilizing ramp and the resulting
sum is fed into the positive terminal of the PWM comparator A2. When this voltage exceeds the level at the negative
input of A2, the SR latch is reset turning off the power
switch. The level at the negative input of A2 is set by the
error amplifier A1, and is simply an amplified version of
the difference between the feedback voltage and the
reference voltage of 1.255V. In this manner, the error
amplifier sets the correct peak current level to keep the
output in regulation. If the error amplifier’s output increases, more current is delivered to the output; if it
decreases, less current is delivered.
Layout Hints
The high speed operation of the LT3461/LT3461A demands careful attention to board layout. You will not get
advertised performance with careless layout. Figure 2
shows the recommended component placement.
C1
+
GND
R2
Figure 2. Suggested Layout
L1
V
IN
+
R1
C2
C3
3461a F03
V
OUT
SHUTDOWN
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LT3461/LT3461A
Inrush Current
The LT3461 has a built-in Schottky diode. When supply
voltage is applied to the VIN pin, the voltage difference
between VIN and V
generates inrush current flowing
OUT
from input through the inductor and the Schottky diode to
charge the output capacitor. The maximum nonrepetitive
surge current the Schottky diode in the LT3461 can
sustain is 1.5A. The selection of inductor and capacitor
value should ensure the peak of the inrush current to be
below 1.5A. In addition, turn-on of the LT3461 should be
delayed until the inrush current is less than the maximum
current limit. The peak inrush current can be calculated as
follows:
⎞
⎟
π
⎟
⎟
L
−
⎟
⎠
C
–.
06
V
IN
I
=−
P
• exp
L
–
121
C
⎛
⎜
⎜
⎜
⎜
⎝
where L is the inductance, r is the resistance of the
inductor and C is the output capacitance.
Table 3 gives inrush peak currents for some component
selections.
Table 3. Inrush Peak Current
VIN (V)L (µH)C (µF)IP (A)
54.711.1
51010.9
Thermal Considerations
Significant power dissipation can occur on the LT3461
and LT3461A, particularly at high input voltage. Device
load, voltage drops in the power path components, and
switching losses are the major contributors. It is important to measure device power dissipation in an application
to ensure that the LT3461 does not exceed the absolute
maximum operating junction temperature of 125°C over
the operating ambient temperature range. Generally, for
supply voltages below 5V the integrated current limit
function provides adequate protection for nonfault conditions. For supply voltages above 5V, Figures 3a and 3b
show the recommended operating region of the LT3461
and LT3461A, respectively. These graphs are based
on 250mW on-chip dissipation. Improvement of these
numbers can be expected if the LT3461 is supplied from a
separate low voltage rail.
160
VIN = 5V
VIN = 8V
14
VIN = 8V
14
VIN = 12V
VIN >15V
V
VIN = 12V
VIN >15V
V
OUT
OUT
22
22
(V)
(V)
30
30
38
3461 F01a
38
3461 F01b
120
(mA)
80
OUT
I
40
0
6
Figure 3a. LT3461 Operating Region
160
VIN = 5V
120
(mA)
80
OUT
I
40
0
6
Figure 3b. LT3461A Operating Region
Switching Frequency
The key difference between the LT3461 and LT3461A is the
faster switching frequency of the LT3461A. At 3MHz, the
LT3461A switches at twice the rate of the LT3461. The
higher switching frequency of the LT3461A allows physically smaller inductors and capacitors to be used in a given
application, but with a slight decrease in efficiency and
maximum output current when compared to the LT3461.
Generally if efficiency and maximum output current are
crucial, or a high output voltage is being generated, the
LT3461 should be used. If application size and cost are
more important, the LT3461A will be the better choice.
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Inductor Selection
The inductors used with the LT3461/LT3461A should
have a saturation current rating of 0.3A or greater. If the
device is used in an application where the input supply will
be hot-plugged, then the saturation current rating should
be equal to or greater than the peak inrush current. For the
LT3461, an inductor value between 10µH and 47µH,
depending upon output voltage, will usually be the best
choice for most designs. For the LT3461A, inductor values
between 4.7µH and 15µH inductor will suffice for most
applications. For best loop stability results, the inductor
value selected should provide a ripple current of 70mA or
more. For a given VIN and V
with LT3461A is estimated by the formula:
DVV
••• sec
L (in microhenries) =
where D
VVV
=
11–
OUTIN
+
VV
OUT
+
Use twice this value for the LT3461.
the inductor value to use
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INOUT
AV
•111
have a low ESR and maintain capacitance over wide
voltage and temperature range. A 2.2µF output capacitor
is sufficient for most applications using the LT3461, while
a 1µF capacitor is sufficient for most applications using
the LT3461A. High output voltages typically require less
capacitance for loop stability. Always use a capacitor with
sufficient voltage rating.
Either ceramic or solid tantalum capacitors may be used
for the input decoupling capacitor, which should be placed
as close as possible to the LT3461/LT3461A. A 1µF
capacitor is sufficient for most applications.
Phase Lead Capacitor
A small value capacitor can be added across resistor R1
between the output and the FB pin to reduce output
perturbation due to a load step and to improve transient
response. This phase lead capacitor introduces a polezero pair to the feedback that boosts phase margin near
the cross-over frequency. The following formula is useful
to estimate the capacitor value needed:
Capacitor Selection
Low ESR capacitors should be used at the output to
minimize the output voltage ripple. Multilayer ceramic
capacitors using X5R/X7R dielectrics are preferred as they
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FLASH AND METAL BURR
5. MOLD FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.254mm
6. JEDEC PACKAGE REFERENCE IS MO-193
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0.09 – 0.20
(NOTE 3)
1.90 BSC
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