LTC1438 - Dual High Efficiency, Low Noise, Synchronous Step-Down Switching Regulators
Features
- Maintains Constant Frequency at Low Output Currents
- Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
- Programmable Fixed Frequency (PLL Lockable)
- Wide VIN Range: 3.5V to 36V Operation
- Ultrahigh Efficiency
- Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
- Low Dropout, 0.5A Linear Regulator for VPP Generation or Low Noise Audio Supply
- Built-In Power-On Reset Timer
- Programmable Soft Start
- Low-Battery Detector
- Remote Output Voltage Sense
- Foldback Current Limiting (Optional)
- Pin Selectable Output Voltage
- Logic-Controlled Micropower Shutdown: IQ < 30µA
- Output Voltages from 1.19V to 9V
- Available in 28- and 36-Lead SSOP Packages
AEC-Q100 data available for specific packages
Typical Application
Description
The LTC1438/LTC1439 are dual, synchronous stepdown switching regulator controllers which drive external N-channel power MOSFETs in a phase-lockable fixed frequency architecture. The Adaptive PowerTM output stage selectively drives two N-channel MOSFETs at frequencies up to 400kHz while reducing switching losses to maintain high efficiencies at low output currents.An auxiliary 0.5A linear regulator using an external PNP pass device provides a low noise, low dropout voltage source. A secondary winding feedback control pin (SFB1) guarantees regulation regardless of load on the main output by forcing continuous operation.
An additional comparator is available for use as a low battery detector. A power-on reset timer (POR) is included which generates a signal delayed by 65536/fCLK (typ 300ms) after the output is within 5% of the regulated output voltage. Internal resistive dividers provide pin selectable output voltages with remote sense capability on one of the two outputs.
The operating current levels are user-programmable via external current sense resistors. Wide input supply range allows operation from 3.5V to 30V (36V maximum).
Protected by U.S. Patents including 5481178, 6304066, 5929620, 6580258, 5705919, 5731731.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC1438CG-ADJ#PBF | SSOP-28 | G | C | 05-08-1640 (G28) | Yes |
| LTC1438CG-ADJ#TRPBF | SSOP-28 | G | C | 05-08-1640 (G28) | Yes |
| LTC1438CG#PBF | SSOP-28 | G | C | 05-08-1640 (G28) | Yes |
| LTC1438CG#TRPBF | SSOP-28 | G | C | 05-08-1640 (G28) | Yes |
| LTC1438IG-ADJ#PBF | SSOP-28 | G | I | 05-08-1640 (G28) | Yes |
| LTC1438IG-ADJ#TRPBF | SSOP-28 | G | I | 05-08-1640 (G28) | Yes |
| LTC1438IG#PBF | SSOP-28 | G | I | 05-08-1640 (G28) | Yes |
| LTC1438IG#TRPBF | SSOP-28 | G | I | 05-08-1640 (G28) | Yes |
| LTC1438XCG#PBF | SSOP-28 | G | C | 05-08-1640 (G28) | Yes |
| LTC1438XCG#TRPBF | SSOP-28 | G | C | 05-08-1640 (G28) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC1438CG-ADJ#PBF | SSOP-28 | C | $8.60 | $7.00 | Yes | |
| LTC1438CG-ADJ#TRPBF | SSOP-28 | C | $7.10 | Yes | ||
| LTC1438CG#PBF | SSOP-28 | C | $8.60 | $7.00 | Yes | |
| LTC1438CG#TRPBF | SSOP-28 | C | $7.10 | Yes | ||
| LTC1438IG-ADJ#PBF | SSOP-28 | I | $10.35 | $8.45 | Yes | |
| LTC1438IG-ADJ#TRPBF | SSOP-28 | I | $8.55 | Yes | ||
| LTC1438IG#PBF | SSOP-28 | I | $10.40 | $8.45 | Yes | |
| LTC1438IG#TRPBF | SSOP-28 | I | $8.55 | Yes | ||
| LTC1438XCG#PBF | SSOP-28 | C | $8.30 | $6.60 | Yes | |
| LTC1438XCG#TRPBF | SSOP-28 | C | $6.70 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC198B | LTC1438CG | DUAL SYNCHRONOUS BUCK REGULATOR, Input: 5.5V to 28V, Outputs: 5V and 3.3V @ 8A | Contact Factory | |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC1438IG-ADJ#PBF | SSOP-28 | I | $10.35 | $8.45 | Yes | |
| LTC1438IG-ADJ#TRPBF | SSOP-28 | I | $8.55 | Yes | ||
| LTC1438IG#PBF | SSOP-28 | I | $10.40 | $8.45 | Yes | |
| LTC1438IG#TRPBF | SSOP-28 | I | $8.55 | Yes | ||
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Applications
- Notebook and Palmtop Computers, PDAs
- Portable Instruments
- Battery-Operated Devices
- DC Power Distribution Systems
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