LTC3423 - Low Output Voltage, 3MHz Micropower Synchronous Boost Converters

Features

  • 1.5V to 5.5V Adjustable Output Voltage
  • Synchronous Rectification: Up to 95% Efficiency
  • 1A Switch Current (LTC3423) or
    2A Switch Current (LTC3424)
  • Fixed Frequency Operation Up to 3MHz
  • Wide Input Range: 0.5V to 5.5V (Operating)
  • Very Low Quiescent Current: 38µA (Burst Mode’ Operation)
  • No External Schottky Diode Required
  • Synchronizable Switching Frequency
  • Burst Mode Enable Control
  • OPTI-LOOP™ Compensation
  • Very Low Shutdown Current: <1µA
  • Small 10-Pin MSOP Package

Typical Application

LTC3423 Typical Application
LTC3423 Typical Application

Description

The LTC3423 and LTC3424 are high efficiency, fixed frequency, step-up DC/DC converters that can regulate output voltages as low as 1.5V from a single cell. An applied voltage of at least 2.7V to the VDD pin is required to power the internal control circuitry.

The devices include a 0.16 Ohms N-channel MOSFET switch and a 0.21 Ohms P-channel synchronous rectifier. The LTC3423 is intended for applications requiring less than 0.75W of output power and the LTC3424 for 1.5W or less. Switching frequencies up to 3MHz are programmed with an external timing resistor and the oscillator can be synchronized to an external clock.

Quiescent current is only 38µA in Burst Mode operation, maximizing battery life in portable applications. Burst Mode operation is user controlled and can be enabled by driving the MODE/SYNC pin high. If the MODE/SYNC pin has either a clock or is driven low then the operation is at constant fixed frequency.

Other features include a 1µA shutdown, thermal shutdown and current limit. The LTC3423 and LTC3424 are available in the 10-lead MSOP package. For applications requiring an output voltage greater than 2.6V, the LTC3401 and LTC3402 are recommended without the need of a separate voltage for the VDD pin.

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
LTC3423EMS#PBF MS-10 MS E 05-08-1661 Yes
LTC3423EMS#TRPBF MS-10 MS E 05-08-1661 Yes


LTC3423 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
LTC3423EMS#PBF MS-10 E $3.08 $2.60 Yes
LTC3423EMS#TRPBF MS-10 E $2.66 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
DC516A-A LTC3423EMS Demo Board | 1V ≤ VIN ≤ 1.6V, Vout = 1.8V @ 350mA $100.00
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Applications

  • Pagers
  • Handheld Instruments
  • Cordless Phones
  • Wireless Handsets
  • GPS Receivers
  • Battery Backup

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