LTC3830 - High Power Step-Down Synchronous DC/DC Controllers for Low Voltage Operation
Features
- High Power Switching Regulator Controller for 3.3V-5V to 1.xV-3.xV Step-Down Applications
- No Current Sense Resistor Required
- Low Input Supply Voltage Range: 3V to 8V
- Maximum Duty Cycle >91% Over Temperature
- All N-Channel External MOSFETs
- Excellent Output Regulation: ±1% Over Line, Load and Temperature Variations
- High Efficiency: Over 95% Possible
- Adjustable or Fixed 3.3V Output (16-Pin Version)
- Programmable Fixed Frequency Operation: 100kHz to 500kHz
- External Clock Synchronization
- Soft-Start (16-Pin Version and LTC3830-1)
- Low Shutdown Current: <10µA
- Overtemperature Protection
- Available in S8, S16 and SSOP-16 Packages
Typical Application
Description
The LTC3830/LTC3830-1 are high power, high efficiency switching regulator controllers optimized for 3.3V-5V to 1.xV-3.xV step-down applications. A precision internal reference and feedback system provide ±1% output regulation over temperature, load current and line voltage variations. The LTC3830/LTC3830-1 use a synchronous switching architecture with N-channel MOSFETs. Additionally, the chip senses output current through the drain-source resistance of the upper N-channel FET, providing an adjustable current limit without a current sense resistor.
The LTC3830/LTC3830-1 operate with an input supply voltage as low as 3V and with a maximum duty cycle of >91% over temperature. They include a fixed frequency PWM oscillator for low output ripple operation. The 200kHz free-running clock frequency can be externally adjusted or synchronized with an external signal from 100kHz to 500kHz. In shutdown mode, the LTC3830 supply current drops to <10µA. The LTC3830-1 differs from the LTC3830 S8 version by replacing shutdown with a soft-start function.
For a similar, pin compatible DC/DC converter with an output voltage as low as 0.6V, please refer to the LTC3832.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3830-1ES8#PBF | SO-8 | S8 | E | 05-08-1610 (S8) | Yes |
| LTC3830-1ES8#TRPBF | SO-8 | S8 | E | 05-08-1610 (S8) | Yes |
| LTC3830EGN#PBF | SSOP-16 | GN | E | 05-08-1641 (GN16) | Yes |
| LTC3830EGN#TRPBF | SSOP-16 | GN | E | 05-08-1641 (GN16) | Yes |
| LTC3830ES#PBF | SO-16 | S | E | 05-08-1610 (S16) | Yes |
| LTC3830ES#TRPBF | SO-16 | S | E | 05-08-1610 (S16) | Yes |
| LTC3830ES8#PBF | SO-8 | S8 | E | 05-08-1610 (S8) | Yes |
| LTC3830ES8#TRPBF | SO-8 | S8 | E | 05-08-1610 (S8) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3830-1ES8#PBF | SO-8 | E | $3.61 | $3.05 | Yes | |
| LTC3830-1ES8#TRPBF | SO-8 | E | $3.11 | Yes | ||
| LTC3830EGN#PBF | SSOP-16 | E | $4.50 | $3.80 | Yes | |
| LTC3830EGN#TRPBF | SSOP-16 | E | $3.86 | Yes | ||
| LTC3830ES#PBF | SO-16 | E | $4.14 | $3.50 | Yes | |
| LTC3830ES#TRPBF | SO-16 | E | $3.56 | Yes | ||
| LTC3830ES8#PBF | SO-8 | E | $3.61 | $3.05 | Yes | |
| LTC3830ES8#TRPBF | SO-8 | E | $3.11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC469A | LTC3830EGN | High Efficiency Step-Down Power Supply, 3V to 8V Input, 2.5/1.8/1.5Vout @ 15A | $125.00 | |
| DC493A | LTC3830-1ES8 | Low Voltage, 8A DC/DC Converter, Vin = 3V - 8V, Vout = 1.8V @ 8A Max. | $125.00 | |
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Applications
- CPU Power Supplies
- Multiple Logic Supply Generator
- Distributed Power Applications
- High Efficiency Power Conversion
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Design Tools
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LTC3830
LTC3830-1
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Technical Support
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