LTC3620EDC

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management
• Characteristics: High Efficiency, Low Quiescent Current, Wide Input Voltage Range
• Package: DFN-8
• Essence: Step-Down DC/DC Converter
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape & Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Output Voltage Range: 0.6V to VIN
• Switching Frequency: 1MHz
• Quiescent Current: 12µA
• Maximum Output Current: 1A
• Efficiency: Up to 95%
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 125°C

Pin Configuration

The LTC3620EDC has the following pin configuration:

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| | --| VIN SW |-- --| GND FB |-- --| EN VOUT|-- |___________| ```

• VIN: Input Voltage
• SW: Switch Node
• GND: Ground
• FB: Feedback Pin
• EN: Enable Pin
• VOUT: Output Voltage

Functional Features

• High efficiency step-down DC/DC converter
• Low quiescent current for improved power efficiency
• Wide input voltage range allows for versatile applications
• Adjustable output voltage to meet specific requirements
• Internal compensation simplifies design and reduces external components
• Soft-start feature prevents excessive inrush current during startup
• Overcurrent and overtemperature protection ensures safe operation

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency results in reduced power consumption - Wide input voltage range accommodates various power sources - Compact DFN-8 package saves board space - Internal compensation simplifies design and reduces component count

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current of 1A may not be suitable for high-power applications - Requires external components for proper operation

Working Principles

The LTC3620EDC is a step-down DC/DC converter that efficiently converts a higher input voltage to a lower output voltage. It utilizes a synchronous buck topology, where an internal power switch and synchronous rectifier enable high efficiency.

When enabled, the internal switch connects the input voltage to an inductor, storing energy in its magnetic field. The energy is then transferred to the output through the synchronous rectifier, which ensures minimal power loss during the conversion process.

The feedback pin monitors the output voltage and adjusts the duty cycle of the internal switch to maintain a stable output voltage. Additional features like soft-start, overcurrent protection, and overtemperature protection enhance the reliability and safety of the converter.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The LTC3620EDC is suitable for various applications that require efficient power management. Some potential application fields include:

1. Portable Electronics: Powering battery-operated devices such as smartphones, tablets, and portable media players.
2. IoT Devices: Providing regulated power to sensors, microcontrollers, and wireless communication modules in Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
3. Industrial Automation: Supplying power to control systems, motor drives, and sensors in industrial automation equipment.
4. Automotive Electronics: Supporting power requirements for infotainment systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and lighting applications in automobiles.
5. Renewable Energy Systems: Regulating power in solar-powered devices, wind turbines, and energy harvesting systems.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. LTC3612EDC: Similar step-down DC/DC converter with a higher maximum output current of 2A.
2. LTC3630EDC: Step-down DC/DC converter with a wider input voltage range of 2.5V to 15V.
3. LTC3642EDC: Step-down DC/DC converter with integrated power switches and a maximum output current of 4A.

These alternative models offer different specifications and features, allowing users to choose the most suitable option for their specific application requirements.

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