LTC1148 - High Efficiency Synchronous Step-Down Switching Regulators
Features
- Ultra-High Efficiency: Over 95% Possible
- Current-Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load Transient Response
- High Efficiency Maintained Over Three Decades of Output Current
- Low 160µA Standby Current at Light Loads
- Logic Controlled Micropower Shutdown: IQ <20µA
- Wide VIN Range: 3.5V* to 20V
- Short-Circuit Protection
- Very Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
- Synchronous FET Switching for High Efficiency
- Adaptive Nonoverlap Gate Drives
- Output Can Be Externally Held High in Shutdown
- Available in 14-Pin Narrow SO Package
Typical Application
Description
The LTC1148 series is a family of synchronous stepdown switching regulator controllers featuring automatic Burst Mode™ operation to maintain high efficiencies at low output currents. These devices drive external complementary power MOSFETs at switching frequencies up to 250kHz using a constant off-time current-mode architecture providing constant ripple current in the inductor.
The operating current level is user-programmable via an external current sense resistor. Wide input supply range allows operation from 3.5V* to 18V (20V maximum). Constant off-time architecture provides low dropout regulation limited by only the RDS(ON) of the external MOSFET and resistance of the inductor and current sense resistor.
The LTC1148 series combines synchronous switching for maximum efficiency at high currents with an automatic low current operating mode, called Burst Mode operation, which reduces switching losses. Standby power is reduced to only 2mW at VIN = 10V (at IOUT = 0). Load currents in Burst Mode operation are typically 0mA to 300mA.
For operation up to 48V input, see the LTC1149 and LTC1159 data sheets and Application Note 54.
* LTC1148L and LTC1148L-3.3 only.
Protected by U.S. Patents, including 6580258, 5481178.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC1148CN-3.3#PBF | N-14 | N | C | 05-08-1510 (N14) | Yes |
| LTC1148CN-5#PBF | N-14 | N | C | 05-08-1510 (N14) | Yes |
| LTC1148CN#PBF | N-14 | N | C | 05-08-1510 (N14) | Yes |
| LTC1148CS-3.3#PBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148CS-3.3#TRPBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148CS-5#PBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148CS-5#TRPBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148CS#PBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148CS#TRPBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148HVCN-3.3#PBF | N-14 | N | C | 05-08-1510 (N14) | Yes |
| LTC1148HVCN-5#PBF | N-14 | N | C | 05-08-1510 (N14) | Yes |
| LTC1148HVCN#PBF | N-14 | N | C | 05-08-1510 (N14) | Yes |
| LTC1148HVCS-3.3#PBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148HVCS-3.3#TRPBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148HVCS-5#PBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148HVCS-5#TRPBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148HVCS#PBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148HVCS#TRPBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148HVIS-5#PBF | SO-14 | S | I | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148HVIS-5#TRPBF | SO-14 | S | I | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148LCS-3.3#PBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148LCS-3.3#TRPBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148LCS#PBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | Yes |
| LTC1148LCS#TRPBF | SO-14 | S | C | 05-08-1610 (S14) | 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
sales office or authorized distributor.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC025A-A | LTC1148CS | ULTRA HIGH EFFICIENCY BUCK 5V/2A (ADJUSTABLE) | Contact Factory | |
| DC025A-C | LTC1148CS-3.3 | ULTRA HIGH EFFICIENCY BUCK 3.3V/1A (FIXED 3.3V) | Contact Factory | |
| DC025A-D | LTC1148CS-3.3 | ULTRA HIGH EFFICIENCY BUCK 3.3V/2A (FIXED 3.3V) | Contact Factory | |
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Applications
- Notebook and Palmtop Computers
- Portable Instruments
- Battery-Operated Digital Devices
- Cellular Telephones
- DC Power Distribution Systems
- GPS Systems
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