LTC3861 - Dual, Multiphase Step-Down Voltage Mode DC/DC Controller with Accurate Current Sharing
Features
- Operates with Power Blocks, DrMOS or External Gate Drivers and MOSFETs
- Constant-Frequency Voltage Mode Control with Accurate Current Sharing
- ±0.75% 0.6V Voltage Reference
- Dual Differential Output Voltage Sense Amplifiers
- Multiphase Capability—Up to 12-Phase Operation
- Programmable Current Limit
- Safely Powers a Prebiased Load
- Programmable or PLL-Synchronizable Switching Frequency Up to 2.25MHz
- Lossless Current Sensing Using Inductor DCR or Precision Current Sensing with Sense Resistor
- VCC Range: 3V to 5.5V
- VIN Range: 3V to 24V
- Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
- Output Voltage Tracking Capability
- Programmable Soft-Start
- Available in a 36-Pin 5mm × 6mm QFN Package
AEC-Q100 data available for specific packages
Typical Application
Description
The LTC®3861 is a dual PolyPhase® synchronous stepdown switching regulator controller for high current distributed power systems, digital signal processors, and other telecom and industrial DC/DC power supplies. It uses a constant-frequency voltage mode architecture combined with very low offset, high bandwidth error amplifiers and a remote output sense differential amplifier per channel for excellent transient response and output regulation.
The controller incorporates lossless inductor DCR current sensing to maintain current balance between phases and to provide overcurrent protection. The chip operates from a VCC supply between 3V and 5.5V and is designed for stepdown conversion from VIN between 3V and 24V to output voltages between 0.6V and VCC – 0.5V.
The TRACK/SS pins provide programmable soft-start or tracking functions. Inductor current reversal is disabled during soft-start to safely power prebiased loads. The constant operating frequency can be synchronized to an external clock or linearly programmed from 250kHz to 2.25MHz. Up to six LTC3861 controllers can operate in parallel for 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 6- or 12-phase operation.
The LTC3861 is available in a 36-pin 5mm × 6mm QFN package. LTC3861-1 is a 32-pin QFN version of the LTC3861, which has a single differential remote output voltage sense amplifier.
| # Diff Amps |
Config Pin | Package | |
| LTC3861 | 2 | Yes | 5 x 6 QFN-36 |
| LTC3861-1 | 1 | No | 5 x 5 QFN-32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3861EUHE#PBF | 5x6 QFN-36 | UHE | E | 05-08-1876 | Yes |
| LTC3861EUHE#TRPBF | 5x6 QFN-36 | UHE | E | 05-08-1876 | Yes |
| LTC3861IUHE#PBF | 5x6 QFN-36 | UHE | I | 05-08-1876 | Yes |
| LTC3861IUHE#TRPBF | 5x6 QFN-36 | UHE | I | 05-08-1876 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3861EUHE#PBF | 5x6 QFN-36 | E | $4.11 | $2.88 | Yes | |
| LTC3861EUHE#TRPBF | 5x6 QFN-36 | E | $2.94 | Yes | ||
| LTC3861IUHE#PBF | 5x6 QFN-36 | I | $4.54 | $3.18 | Yes | |
| LTC3861IUHE#TRPBF | 5x6 QFN-36 | I | $3.24 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC1822A | LTC3861EUHE with DrMOS Demo Board | 7V ≤ VIN ≤ 14V; VOUT1 = 1.5V @ 25A, VOUT2 = 1.2V @ 25A | $250.00 | |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3861IUHE#PBF | 5x6 QFN-36 | I | $4.54 | $3.18 | Yes | |
| LTC3861IUHE#TRPBF | 5x6 QFN-36 | I | $3.24 | Yes | ||
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Applications
- High Current Distributed Power Systems
- DSP, FPGA and ASIC Supplies
- Datacom and Telecom Systems
- Industrial Power Supplies
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Design Tools
LTspice
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Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:
LTC3861
LTC3861-1
LTpowerCAD
The LTpowerCAD design tool is a complete power supply design tool program that can significantly ease the tasks of power supply design. It guides users to a solution, selects power stage components, provides detailed power efficiency, shows quick loop bode plot stability and load transient analysis, and can export a final design to LTspice for simulation. Click here to download LTpowerCAD
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Design tools for the following parts are available in LTpowerCAD:
LTC3861
LTC3861 Parallel
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