LTC3855

LTC3855 Dual, Multiphase Synchronous DC/DC Controller with Differential Remote Sense Features n Dual, 180° Phased Controllers Reduce Required Input Capacitance and Power Supply Induced Noise n High Efficiency: Up to 95% n RSENSE or DCR Current Sensing n Programmable DCR Temperature Compensation n ±0.75% 0.6V Output Voltage Accuracy n Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency 250kHz to 770kHz n True Remote Sensing Differential Amplifier n Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive n Wide VIN Range: 4.5V to 38V n VOUT Range: 0.6V to 12.5V without Differential Amplifier n VOUT Range: 0.6V to 3.3V with Differential Amplifier n Clock Input and Output for Up to 12-Phase Operation n Adjustable Soft-Start or VOUT Tracking n Foldback Output Current Limiting n Output Overvoltage Protection n 40-Pin (6mm × 6mm) QFN and 38-Lead FE Packages Applications n Computer Systems n Telecom Systems n Industrial and Medical Instruments n DC Power Distribution Systems Description The LTC®3855 is a dual PolyPhase® current mode synchronous step-down switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel power MOSFET stages. It includes a high speed differential remote sense amplifier. The maximum current sense voltage is programmable for either 30mV, 50mV or 75mV, allowing the use of either the inductor DCR or a discrete sense resistor as the sensing element. The LTC3855 features a precision 0.6V reference and can produce output voltages up to 12.5V. A wide 4.5V to 38V input supply range encompasses most inter...