LTC3859A - Low IQ, Triple Output, Buck/Buck/Boost Synchronous Controller with Improved Burst Mode Operation
Features
- Dual Buck Plus Single Boost Synchronous Controllers
- Outputs Remain in Regulation Through Cold Crank
- Down to 2.5V
- Low Operating IQ: 55μA (One Channel On)
- Wide Bias Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 38V
- Buck Output Voltage Range: 0.8V ≤ VOUT ≤ 24V
- Boost Output Voltage Up to 60V
- RSENSE or DCR Current Sensing
- 100% Duty Cycle for Boost Synchronous MOSFET Even in Burst Mode Operation
- Phase-Lockable Frequency (75kHz to 850kHz)
- Programmable Fixed Frequency (50kHz to 900kHz)
- Selectable Continuous, Pulse-Skipping or Low Ripple
- Burst Mode Operation at Light Loads
- Very Low Buck Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
- Adjustable Output Voltage Soft-Start or Tracking
- Low Shutdown IQ: 14μA
- Small 38-Pin 5mm × 7mm QFN and TSSOP Packages
AEC-Q100 data available for specific packages
Typical Application
Description
The LTC®3859A is a high performance triple output (buck/ buck/boost) synchronous DC/DC switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel power MOSFET stages. Constant frequency current mode architecture allows phase-lockable switching frequency of up to 850kHz. The LTC3859A operates from a wide 4.5V to 38V input supply range. When biased from the output of the boost converter or another auxiliary supply, the LTC3859A can operate from an input supply as low as 2.5V after start-up.
The 55μA no-load quiescent current extends operating runtime in battery powered systems. OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values. The LTC3859A features a precision 0.8V reference for the bucks, 1.2V reference for the boost and a power good output indicator. The PLLIN/MODE pin selects among Burst Mode operation, pulse-skipping mode, or continuous inductor current mode at light loads.
Compared to the LTC3859, the LTC3859A's boost controller has improved performance in Burst Mode operation when the input voltage is higher than the regulated output voltage.
| Quiescent Current (Burst Mode) |
Notes | |
| LTC3859AL | 28μA-One channel on, Buck 38μA-All three channels on |
Internal clamp on the INTVCC pin |
| LTC3859A | 55μA-One channel on, Buck 80μA-All three channels on |
Internal clamp on the INTVCC pin. For new designs, we recommend LTC3859AL |
| LTC3859 | 55μA-One channel on, Buck 80μA-All three channels on |
For new designs, we recommend LTC3859AL |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3859AEFE#PBF | TSSOP-38 | FE | E | 05-08-1772 | Yes |
| LTC3859AEFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | FE | E | 05-08-1772 | Yes |
| LTC3859AEUHF#PBF | 5x7 QFN-38 | UHF | E | 05-08-1701 | Yes |
| LTC3859AEUHF#TRPBF | 5x7 QFN-38 | UHF | E | 05-08-1701 | Yes |
| LTC3859AHFE#PBF | TSSOP-38 | FE | H | 05-08-1772 | Yes |
| LTC3859AHFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | FE | H | 05-08-1772 | Yes |
| LTC3859AHUHF#PBF | TSSOP-38 | FE | H | 05-08-1772 | Yes |
| LTC3859AHUHF#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | FE | H | 05-08-1772 | Yes |
| LTC3859AIFE#PBF | TSSOP-38 | FE | I | 05-08-1772 | Yes |
| LTC3859AIFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | FE | I | 05-08-1772 | Yes |
| LTC3859AIUHF#PBF | 5x7 QFN-38 | UHF | I | 05-08-1701 | Yes |
| LTC3859AIUHF#TRPBF | 5x7 QFN-38 | UHF | I | 05-08-1701 | Yes |
| LTC3859AMPFE#PBF | TSSOP-38 | FE | MP | 05-08-1772 | Yes |
| LTC3859AMPFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | FE | MP | 05-08-1772 | Yes |
| LTC3859AMPUHF#PBF | TSSOP-38 | FE | MP | 05-08-1772 | Yes |
| LTC3859AMPUHF#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | FE | MP | 05-08-1772 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3859AEFE#PBF | TSSOP-38 | E | $6.47 | $4.53 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AEFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | E | $4.59 | Yes | ||
| LTC3859AEUHF#PBF | 5x7 QFN-38 | E | $6.22 | $4.35 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AEUHF#TRPBF | 5x7 QFN-38 | E | $4.41 | Yes | ||
| LTC3859AHFE#PBF | TSSOP-38 | H | $7.64 | $5.35 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AHFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | H | $5.41 | Yes | ||
| LTC3859AHUHF#PBF | TSSOP-38 | H | $7.40 | $5.18 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AHUHF#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | H | $5.24 | Yes | ||
| LTC3859AIFE#PBF | TSSOP-38 | I | $7.23 | $5.06 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AIFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | I | $5.12 | Yes | ||
| LTC3859AIUHF#PBF | 5x7 QFN-38 | I | $6.97 | $4.88 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AIUHF#TRPBF | 5x7 QFN-38 | I | $4.94 | Yes | ||
| LTC3859AMPFE#PBF | TSSOP-38 | MP | $19.50 | $13.65 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AMPFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | MP | $19.56 | $13.71 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AMPUHF#PBF | TSSOP-38 | MP | $18.83 | $13.18 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AMPUHF#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | MP | $18.89 | $13.24 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC1425A | LTC3859A Demo Board | Triple Output, Buck/Buck/Boost, 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 36V, Vout1 = 5V @ 5A, Vout2 = 8.5V @ 3A, Vout3 = 10V @ 2A | $200.00 | |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3859AHFE#PBF | TSSOP-38 | H | $7.64 | $5.35 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AHFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | H | $5.41 | Yes | ||
| LTC3859AHUHF#PBF | TSSOP-38 | H | $7.40 | $5.18 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AHUHF#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | H | $5.24 | Yes | ||
| LTC3859AIFE#PBF | TSSOP-38 | I | $7.23 | $5.06 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AIFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | I | $5.12 | Yes | ||
| LTC3859AIUHF#PBF | 5x7 QFN-38 | I | $6.97 | $4.88 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AIUHF#TRPBF | 5x7 QFN-38 | I | $4.94 | Yes | ||
| LTC3859AMPFE#PBF | TSSOP-38 | MP | $19.50 | $13.65 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AMPFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | MP | $19.56 | $13.71 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AMPUHF#PBF | TSSOP-38 | MP | $18.83 | $13.18 | Yes | |
| LTC3859AMPUHF#TRPBF | TSSOP-38 | MP | $18.89 | $13.24 | Yes | |
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Applications
- Automotive Always-On and Start-Stop Systems
- Battery Operated Digital Devices
- Distributed DC Power Systems
- Multioutput Buck-Boost Applications
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