
DESCRIPTION
DEMO MANUAL DC1781A
LT3507A
Triple Monolithic Step-Down
Regulator with LDO
Demo circuit 1781A is a Triple Monolithic Step-Down Regulator with LDO featuring the LT3507A. The demo circuit
is designed for 1.8V, 3.3V, 5.0V and 2.5V outputs from a
7V to 36V input. The current capability of each channel
is 2.7A, 1.5A, 1.8A and 0.3A respectively. Independent
component size. Programmable frequency allows for optimization between efficiency and external component size.
Each output can be independently disabled using its own
soft-start pin, or by using the SD terminal the entire part
can be placed in a low quiescent current shutdown mode.
input voltage, feedback, soft-start and power good pins
for each channel simplify complex power supply tracking/
sequencing requirements.
The LT3507A data sheet gives a complete description of
the part, operation and application information. The data
sheet must be read in conjunction with this quick start
All three converters are either synchronized to a common
guide for demo circuit 1781A.
external clock input or single-resistor programmable from
250kHz to 2.5MHz using internal oscillator. At all frequencies, a 180° phase shift between V
and the other two
OUT1
outputs is maintained, reducing input voltage ripple and
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
PARAMETER CONDITIONS VALUE
Minimum Input Voltage 7V
Maximum Input Voltage 36V
Output Voltage V
Output Voltage V
Output Voltage V
Output Voltage V
Switching Frequency 450kHz ±10%
Maximum Output Current I
Maximum Output Current I
Maximum Output Current I
Maximum Output Current I
Voltage Ripple V
Voltage Ripple V
Voltage Ripple V
Voltage Ripple V
V
OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4
OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4
OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4
(TA = 25°C)
= 7~36V 1.80V ±3%
IN
VIN = 7~36V 3.33V ±3%
VIN = 7~36V 5.0V ±3%
VIN = 7~36V 2.52V ±3%
VIN = 7~36V 2.7A
VIN = 7~36V 1.5A
VIN = 7~36V 1.8A
VIN = 7~36V 0.3A
VIN = 12V, I
VIN = 12V, I
VIN = 12V, I
VIN = 12V, I
= 2.7A <20mV
OUT1
= 1.5A <20mV
OUT2
= 1.8A <20mV
OUT3
= 0.3A <10mV
OUT4
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo
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QUICK START PROCEDURE
Demo circuit 1781A is easy to set up to evaluate the
performance of the LT3507A. Refer to Figure 2 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
IN
or V
and GND terminals. See Figure 3 for
OUT
proper scope probe technique.
1. With power off, connect the input power supply to V
IN
and GND.
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
EFFICIENCY (%)
30
20
10
0
0.3
0.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.70.9 1.2
LOAD CURRENT (A)
Figure 1. DC1781A Buck Channel Efficiency at VIN = 12V, f = 450kHz
2. Turn on the power at the input.
NOTE. Make sure that the input voltage does not exceed 36V.
3. Check for the proper output voltages.
NOTE. If there is no output, temporarily disconnect
the load to make sure that the load is not set too high.
4. Once the proper output voltages are established, adjust
the load within the operating range and observe the
output voltage regulation, ripple voltage, efficiency and
other parameters.
V
= 1.8V
OUT1
V
= 3.3V
OUT1
V
= 5.0V
OUT1
1.5
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PARTS LIST
ITEM QTY REFERENCE PART DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER/PART NUMBER
Required Circuit Components
1 3 CIN1, CIN2, CIN3 CAP., X7R, 2.2μF, 50V, 10%, 1210 TDK, C3225X7R1H225K
2 1 C1 CAP., X7R, 0.47μF, 25V, 10%, 0603 MURATA, GRM188R71E474KA12D
3 2 C2, C9 CAP., X7R, 0.22μF, 25V, 10%, 0603 TDK, C1608X7R1E224K
4 2 C3, C10 CAP., X5R, 47μF, 10V, 20%, 1206 TAIYO YUDEN, LMK316BJ476ML-T
5 1 C4 CAP., X5R, 22μF, 6.3V, 20%, 1206 TAIYO YUDEN, JMK316BJ226ML
6 3 C5, C6, C11 CAP., X7R, 680pF, 50V, 10%, 0402 AVX, 04025C681KAT
7 4 C7, C8, C13, C20 CAP., X5R, 0.1μF, 10V, 10%, 0402 AVX, 0402ZD104KAT
8 1 C12 CAP., X5R, 2.2μF, 6.3V, 20%, 0603 TAIYO YUDEN, JMK107BJ225MA
9 3 C15, C17, C19 CAP., NPO, 47pF, 50V, 5%, 0402 AVX, 04025A470JAT
10 1 D4 DIODE, SCHOTTKY, B340A, SMA-DIODE DIODES INC., B340A
11 2 D5, D6 DIODE, SCHOTTKY, B240A, SMA-DIODE DIODES INC., B240A
12 3 D7, D8, D9 DIODE, SCHOTTKY, CMDSH-4E, SOD323 CENTRAL SEMI., CMDSH-4E
13 1 L1 IND., 4.7μH NIC, NPIM74C4R7MTRF
14 1 L2 IND., 8.2μH NIC, NPIM74C8R2MTRF
15 1 L3 IND., 10μH NIC, NPIM74C100MTRF
16 1 Q1 XTOR, NPN, 50V LOW SATURATION, MLP322 ZETEX, ZXTCM322TA
17 5 R1, R2, R3, R15, R22 RES., CHIP, 100k, 1/16W, 1%, 0402 YAGEO, RC0402FR-07100KL
18 1 R4 RES., CHIP, 12.4k, 1/16W, 1%, 0402 VISHAY, CRCW040212K4FKEA
19 1 R5 RES., CHIP, 31.6k, 1/16W, 1% 0402 VISHAY, CRCW040231K6FKEA
20 3 R6, R7, R11 RES., CHIP, 20k, 1/16W, 1% 0402 VISHAY, CRCW040220K0FKEA
21 3 R8, R9, R23 RES., CHIP, 10k, 1/16W, 1% 0402 YAGEO, RC0402FR-0710KL
22 1 R10 RES., CHIP, 53.6k, 1/16W, 1% 0402 VISHAY, CRCW040253K6FKEA
23 1 R12 RES., CHIP, 10.2k, 1/16W, 1% 0402 NIC, NRC04F1022TRF
24 1 R13 RES., CHIP, 1.07k, 1/16W, 1% 0402 YAGEO, RC0402FR-071K07L
25 1 R14 RES., CHIP, 49.9k, 1/16W, 1% 0402 VISHAY, CRCW040249K9FKEA
26 1 R16 RES., CHIP, 499, 1/16W, 1% 0402 AAC, CR05-4990FM
27 1 R17 RES., CHIP, 18.2k, 1/16W, 1% 0402 VISHAY, CRCW040218K2FKEA
28 1 R18 RES., CHIP, 3.32k, 1/16W, 1% 0402 VISHAY, CRCW04023K32FKEA
29 1 R19 RES., CHIP, 107k, 1/16W, 1% 0402 AAC, CR05-1073FM
30 1 U1 I.C., LT3507EUHF, QFN38UHF LINEAR TECH., LT3507EUHF
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PARTS LIST
ITEM QTY REFERENCE PART DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER/PART NUMBER
Additional Demo Board Circuit Components
1 1 CIN4 CAP., ELECTROLYTIC, 22μF, 50V SANYO, 50CE22LX
2 0 C14, C16, C18, C28 CAP., 0402 OPT
3 0 C21 CAP., X7R, 0.01μF, 50V, 10%, 0603 OPT
4 0 C22 CAP., X7R, 2.2μF, 50V, 10%, 1210 OPT
5 0 C23 CAP., ELECTROLYTIC, 22μF 50V OPT
6 4 C24-C27 CAP., X5R, 1μF, 10V, 10%, 0603 MURATA, GRM188R61A105K
7 0 C29 CAP., 1206 OPT
8 0 D1, D2, D3 DIODE, SCHOTTKY, CMDSH-4E, SOD323 OPT
9 0 FB1 BEAD, 1206 OPT TAIYO YUDEN, FB MJ3216HS800
10 0 L4 IND., 22μH, OPT VISHAY, IHLP4040DZER220-M01
11 0 R20 RES., CHIP, 0402 OPT
12 0 R21 RES., CHIP, 0603 OPT
Hardware-For Demo Board Only:
1 10 E1, E2, E6-E9, E12-E15 TP, TURRET, 0.094" MILL-MAX, 2501-2-00-80-00-00-07-0
2 9 E3, E4, E5, E10, E11, E16-E19 TP, TURRET, 0.064" MILL-MAX, 2308-2-00-44
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