LTC3407A

FEATURES n High Efficiency: Up to 96% n Low Ripple (35mVP-P) Burst Mode Operation; IQ = 40μA n 1.5MHz Constant Frequency Operation n No Schottky Diodes Required n Low RDS(ON) Internal Switches: 0.35Ω n Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load Transient Response n Short-Circuit Protected n Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle n Ultralow Shutdown Current: IQ < 1μA n Output Voltages from 5V down to 0.6V n Power-On Reset Output n Externally Synchronizable Oscillator n Optional External Soft-Start n Small Thermally Enhanced MSOP and 3mm × 3mm DFN Packages APPLICATIONS n PDAs/Palmtop PCs n Digital Cameras n Cellular Phones n Wireless and DSL Modems LTC3407A Dual Synchronous 600mA, 1.5MHz Step-Down DC/DC Regulator DESCRIPTION The LTC®3407A is a dual, constant frequency, synchronous step-down DC/DC converter. Intended for low power applications, it operates from a 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage range and has a constant 1.5MHz switching frequency, enabling the use of tiny, low cost capacitors and inductors 1mm or less in height. Each output voltage is adjustable from 0.6V to 5V. Internal synchronous 0.35Ω, 1A power switches provide high efficiency without the need for external Schottky diodes. A user selectable mode input is provided to allow the user to trade-off ripple noise for low power efficiency. Burst Mode® operation provides the highest efficiency at light loads, while Pulse Skip Mode provides the lowest ripple noise at light loads. To further maximize battery life, the P...