LT1956 - High Voltage, 1.5A, 500kHz Step-Down Switching Regulators

Features

  • Wide Input Range: 5.5V to 60V
  • 1.5A Peak Switch Current
  • Small 16-Pin SSOP Package or Thermally Enhanced TSSOP Package
  • Saturating Switch Design: 0.2 Ohms
  • Peak Switch Current Maintained Over Full Duty Cycle Range
  • Constant 500kHz Switching Frequency
  • Effective Supply Current: 2.5mA
  • Shutdown Current: 25µA
  • 1.2V Feedback Reference (LT1956)
  • 5V Fixed Output (LT1956-5)
  • Easily Synchronizable
  • Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limiting
Designed for Automotive and Transportation Applications
AEC-Q100 data available for specific packages


Typical Application

LT1956 Typical Application
LT1956 Typical Application

Description

The LT1956/LT1956-5 are 500kHz monolithic buck switching regulators with an input voltage capability up to 60V. A high efficiency 1.5A, 0.2 Ohm switch is included on the die along with all the necessary oscillator, control and logic circuitry. A current mode architecture provides fast transient response and good loop stability.

Special design techniques and a new high voltage process achieve high efficiency over a wide input range. Efficiency is maintained over a wide output current range by using the output to bias the circuitry and by utilizing a supply boost capacitor to saturate the power switch. Patented circuitry maintains peak switch current over the full duty cycle range*. A shutdown pin reduces supply current to 25µA and the device can be externally synchronized from 580kHz to 700kHz with a logic level input.

The LT1956/LT1956-5 are available in fused-lead 16-pin SSOP and thermally enhanced TSSOP packages.

Packaging

CAD Symbols and Footprints: The downloadable Zip file below contains the schematic symbol and PCB footprints.

For complete and up to date package information and drawings, please refer to our packaging page

Part Number Package Code Temp Package
Drawing
RoHS
LT1956EFE-5#PBF TSSOP-16 FE E 05-08-1663 (BB) Yes
LT1956EFE-5#TRPBF TSSOP-16 FE E 05-08-1663 (BB) Yes
LT1956EFE#PBF TSSOP-16 FE E 05-08-1663 (BB) Yes
LT1956EFE#TRPBF TSSOP-16 FE E 05-08-1663 (BB) Yes
LT1956EGN-5#PBF SSOP-16 GN E 05-08-1641 (GN16) Yes
LT1956EGN-5#TRPBF SSOP-16 GN E 05-08-1641 (GN16) Yes
LT1956EGN#PBF SSOP-16 GN E 05-08-1641 (GN16) Yes
LT1956EGN#TRPBF SSOP-16 GN E 05-08-1641 (GN16) Yes
LT1956IFE-5#PBF TSSOP-16 FE I 05-08-1663 (BB) Yes
LT1956IFE-5#TRPBF TSSOP-16 FE I 05-08-1663 (BB) Yes
LT1956IFE#PBF TSSOP-16 FE I 05-08-1663 (BB) Yes
LT1956IFE#TRPBF TSSOP-16 FE I 05-08-1663 (BB) Yes
LT1956IGN-5#PBF SSOP-16 GN I 05-08-1641 (GN16) Yes
LT1956IGN-5#TRPBF SSOP-16 GN I 05-08-1641 (GN16) Yes
LT1956IGN#PBF SSOP-16 GN I 05-08-1641 (GN16) Yes
LT1956IGN#TRPBF SSOP-16 GN I 05-08-1641 (GN16) Yes


LT1956 Package Drawing
LT1956 Package Drawing

Order Info

  • Part numbers ending in PBF are lead free. Solder plated terminal finish (SnPb) versions are non-standard and special terms and conditions and pricing applies if available. Please contact LTC marketing for information.
  • Part numbers containing TR or TRM are shipped in tape and reel or 500 unit mini tape and reel, respectively
  • Please refer to our general ordering information or the product datasheet for more details

Package Variations and Pricing

Part Number Package Temp Price
(1-99)
Price
(1k)*
RoHS
LT1956EFE-5#PBF TSSOP-16 E $5.36 $3.75 Yes
LT1956EFE-5#TRPBF TSSOP-16 E $3.87 Yes
LT1956EFE#PBF TSSOP-16 E $5.36 $3.75 Yes
LT1956EFE#TRPBF TSSOP-16 E $3.87 Yes
LT1956EGN-5#PBF SSOP-16 E $4.32 $3.65 Yes
LT1956EGN-5#TRPBF SSOP-16 E $3.71 Yes
LT1956EGN#PBF SSOP-16 E $4.32 $3.65 Yes
LT1956EGN#TRPBF SSOP-16 E $3.71 Yes
LT1956IFE-5#PBF TSSOP-16 I $6.36 $4.45 Yes
LT1956IFE-5#TRPBF TSSOP-16 I $4.57 Yes
LT1956IFE#PBF TSSOP-16 I $6.36 $4.45 Yes
LT1956IFE#TRPBF TSSOP-16 I $4.57 Yes
LT1956IGN-5#PBF SSOP-16 I $5.15 $4.35 Yes
LT1956IGN-5#TRPBF SSOP-16 I $4.41 Yes
LT1956IGN#PBF SSOP-16 I $5.15 $4.35 Yes
LT1956IGN#TRPBF SSOP-16 I $4.41 Yes
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* The USA list pricing shown is for BUDGETARY USE ONLY, shown in United States dollars (FOB USA per unit for the stated volume), and is subject to change. International prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees and exchange rates. For volume-specific price or delivery quotes, please contact your local Linear Technology sales office or authorized distributor.

Demo Boards

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Part Number Description Price Documentation
DC423B LT1956EFE | 1A, 500kHz High Voltage Buck Converter, Vin = 7V - 25V, Vout = 5V @ 1A $100.00
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Designed for Automotive and Transportation Applications

AEC-Q100 data is available for these specific part numbers. Please contact your local sales representative for more information regarding reliability reports or to inquire about parts that are not included. For more information, view our Automotive and Transportation page

Part Number Package Temp Price
(1-99)
Price
(1k)*
RoHS
LT1956IFE-5#PBF TSSOP-16 I $6.36 $4.45 Yes
LT1956IFE-5#TRPBF TSSOP-16 I $4.57 Yes
LT1956IFE#PBF TSSOP-16 I $6.36 $4.45 Yes
LT1956IFE#TRPBF TSSOP-16 I $4.57 Yes
LT1956IGN-5#PBF SSOP-16 I $5.15 $4.35 Yes
LT1956IGN-5#TRPBF SSOP-16 I $4.41 Yes
LT1956IGN#PBF SSOP-16 I $5.15 $4.35 Yes
LT1956IGN#TRPBF SSOP-16 I $4.41 Yes
Buy NowRequest Samples
* The USA list pricing shown is for BUDGETARY USE ONLY, shown in United States dollars (FOB USA per unit for the stated volume), and is subject to change. International prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees and exchange rates. For volume-specific price or delivery quotes, please contact your local Linear Technology sales office or authorized distributor.

Applications

  • High Voltage, Industrial and Automotive
  • Portable Computers
  • Battery-Powered Systems
  • Battery Chargers
  • Distributed Power Systems

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Design Tools

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Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:
LT1956
LT1956-5

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