LTC3834 - 30μA IQ Synchronous Step-Down Controller
Features
- Wide Output Voltage Range: 0.8V ≤VOUT ≤10V
- Low Operating Quiescent Current: 30μA
- OPTI-LOOP Compensation Minimizes COUT
- ±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
- Wide VIN Range: 4V to 36V
- Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency 140kHz to 650kHz
- Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Drive
- Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
- Adjustable Output Voltage Soft-Start or Tracking
- Output Current Foldback Limiting
- Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
- Clock Output for PolyPhase Applications
- Output Overvoltage Protection
- Low Shutdown IQ: 4μA
- Internal LDO Powers Gate Drive from VIN or VOUT
- Selectable Continuous, Pulse-Skipping or Burst Mode Operation at Light Loads
- Small 20-Lead TSSOP or 4mm × 5mm QFN Package
AEC-Q100 data available for specific packages
Typical Application
Description
The LTC3834 is a high performance step-down switching regulator controller that drives an all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stage. A constant-frequency current mode architecture allows a phase-lockable frequency of up to 650kHz.
The 30μA no-load quiescent current extends operating life in battery powered systems. OPTI-LOOP compensation al- lows the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values. The LTC3834 features a precision 0.8V reference and a power good output indicator. The 4V to 36V input supply range encompasses a wide range of battery chemistries.
The TRACK/SS pin ramps the output voltage during start- up. Current foldback limits MOSFET heat dissipation during short-circuit conditions. A reduced feature set version of the part (LTC3834-1) is available in a smaller, lower pin count package.
| PHASMD | EXTVCC | PGOOD | PACKAGES | |
| LTC3834 | Yes | Yes | Yes | FE20/4mm × 5mm QFN |
| LTC3834-1 | No | No | No | GN16/3mm × 5mm DFN |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3834EFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | FE | E | 05-08-1663 (CB) | Yes |
| LTC3834EFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | FE | E | 05-08-1663 (CB) | Yes |
| LTC3834EUFD#PBF | 4x5 QFN-20 | UFD | E | 05-08-1711 | Yes |
| LTC3834EUFD#TRPBF | 4x5 QFN-20 | UFD | E | 05-08-1711 | Yes |
| LTC3834IFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | FE | I | 05-08-1663 (CB) | Yes |
| LTC3834IFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | FE | I | 05-08-1663 (CB) | Yes |
| LTC3834IUFD#PBF | 4x5 QFN-20 | UFD | I | 05-08-1711 | Yes |
| LTC3834IUFD#TRPBF | 4x5 QFN-20 | UFD | I | 05-08-1711 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3834EFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | E | $5.54 | $3.88 | Yes | |
| LTC3834EFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | E | $3.94 | Yes | ||
| LTC3834EUFD#PBF | 4x5 QFN-20 | E | $5.54 | $3.88 | Yes | |
| LTC3834EUFD#TRPBF | 4x5 QFN-20 | E | $3.94 | Yes | ||
| LTC3834IFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | I | $6.51 | $4.56 | Yes | |
| LTC3834IFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | I | $4.62 | Yes | ||
| LTC3834IUFD#PBF | 4x5 QFN-20 | I | $6.51 | $4.56 | Yes | |
| LTC3834IUFD#TRPBF | 4x5 QFN-20 | I | $4.62 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC1344A | LTC3834EFE Demo Board | 30uA Iq, Vin: 4.5V-32V, Vout: 3.3V/5A | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3834IUFD#PBF | 4x5 QFN-20 | I | $6.51 | $4.56 | Yes | |
| LTC3834IUFD#TRPBF | 4x5 QFN-20 | I | $4.62 | Yes | ||
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Applications
- Automotive Systems
- Telecom Systems
- Battery-Operated Digital Devices
- Distributed DC Power Systems
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Design Tools
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