LT3686A - 37V/1.2A Step-Down Regulator in 3mm × 3mm DFN and MSE
Features
- Wide Input Range:
Operation from 3.6V to 37V - Overvoltage Lockout Protects Circuit Through 60V Transients
- Low Minimum On-Time: Converts 16VIN to 3.3VOUT at 2MHz
- 1.2A Output Current
- Adjustable Frequency: 300kHz to 2.5MHz
- Constant Switching Frequency at Light Loads
- Can Be Synchronized to External Clock
- Tracking and Soft-Start
- Precision UVLO
- Short-Circuit Robust
- IQ in Shutdown <1μA
- Internally Compensated
- Thermally Enhanced eMSOP and 3mm × 3mm DFN Packages
AEC-Q100 data available for specific packages
Typical Application
Description
The LT3686A is a current mode PWM step-down DC/DC converter with an internal power switch. The wide input range of 3.6V to 37V makes the LT3686A suitable for regulating power from a wide variety of sources, including 24V industrial supplies and automotive batteries. Its high maximum frequency allows the use of tiny inductors and capacitors, resulting in a very small solution. Operating frequency above the AM band avoids interfering with radio reception, making the LT3686A particularly suitable for automotive applications.
Cycle-by-cycle current limit, thermal shutdown and DA current sense provide protection against fault conditions. Soft-start and frequency foldback eliminate input current surge during start-up. An optional internal regulated active load at the output via the BD pin keeps the LT3686A at full switching frequency at light loads, resulting in low, predictable output ripple above the audio and AM bands. Internal compensation and an internal boost diode reduce external component count.
The LT3686A offers external synchronization capability, whereas the LT3686 does not.
| Overvoltage Protections |
Features | |
| LT3686 | 55V | - |
| LT3686A | 60V | External Synchronization |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT3686AEDD#PBF | 3x3 DFN-10 | DD | E | 05-08-1699 | Yes |
| LT3686AEDD#TRPBF | 3x3 DFN-10 | DD | E | 05-08-1699 | Yes |
| LT3686AEMSE#PBF | MS-12E | MSE | E | 05-08-1666 | Yes |
| LT3686AEMSE#TRPBF | MS-12E | MSE | E | 05-08-1666 | Yes |
| LT3686AHMSE#PBF | MS-12E | MSE | H | 05-08-1666 | Yes |
| LT3686AHMSE#TRPBF | MS-12E | MSE | H | 05-08-1666 | Yes |
| LT3686AIDD#PBF | 3x3 DFN-10 | DD | I | 05-08-1699 | Yes |
| LT3686AIDD#TRPBF | 3x3 DFN-10 | DD | I | 05-08-1699 | Yes |
| LT3686AIMSE#PBF | MS-12E | MSE | I | 05-08-1666 | Yes |
| LT3686AIMSE#TRPBF | MS-12E | MSE | I | 05-08-1666 | Yes |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT3686AEDD#PBF | 3x3 DFN-10 | E | $3.57 | $2.50 | Yes | |
| LT3686AEDD#TRPBF | 3x3 DFN-10 | E | $2.56 | Yes | ||
| LT3686AEMSE#PBF | MS-12E | E | $3.71 | $2.60 | Yes | |
| LT3686AEMSE#TRPBF | MS-12E | E | $2.66 | Yes | ||
| LT3686AHMSE#PBF | MS-12E | H | $4.49 | $3.14 | Yes | |
| LT3686AHMSE#TRPBF | MS-12E | H | $3.20 | Yes | ||
| LT3686AIDD#PBF | 3x3 DFN-10 | I | $3.97 | $2.78 | Yes | |
| LT3686AIDD#TRPBF | 3x3 DFN-10 | I | $2.84 | Yes | ||
| LT3686AIMSE#PBF | MS-12E | I | $4.13 | $2.89 | Yes | |
| LT3686AIMSE#TRPBF | MS-12E | I | $2.95 | Yes | ||
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Demo Boards
Linear Technology offers many demo boards free of charge to qualified customers. Contact your local sales office or distributor to inquire about a demo board. Certain demo boards are also available for sale via credit card on this website. Demo boards are for evaluation purposes only. It remains the customer’s responsibility to verify proper and reliable operation in the actual end application.| Part Number | Description | Price | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC1647A | LT3686AEDD Demo Board | 5V ≤ VIN ≤ 37V (55V Transients), VOUT = 3.3V @ 1.2A, SYNC Pin | $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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT3686AHMSE#PBF | MS-12E | H | $4.49 | $3.14 | Yes | |
| LT3686AHMSE#TRPBF | MS-12E | H | $3.20 | Yes | ||
| LT3686AIDD#PBF | 3x3 DFN-10 | I | $3.97 | $2.78 | Yes | |
| LT3686AIDD#TRPBF | 3x3 DFN-10 | I | $2.84 | Yes | ||
| LT3686AIMSE#PBF | MS-12E | I | $4.13 | $2.89 | Yes | |
| LT3686AIMSE#TRPBF | MS-12E | I | $2.95 | Yes | ||
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Applications
- Automotive Systems
- Battery-Powered Equipment
- Wall Transformer Regulation
- Distributed Supply Regulation
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