LTC3891 - Low IQ, 60V Synchronous Step-Down Controller
Features
- Wide VIN Range: 4V to 60V (65V Abs Max)
- Low Operating IQ: 50μA
- Wide Output Voltage Range: 0.8V ≤ VOUT ≤ 24V
- RSENSE or DCR Current Sensing
- Phase-Lockable Frequency (75kHz to 750kHz)
- Programmable Fixed Frequency (50kHz to 900kHz)
- Selectable Continuous, Pulse-Skipping or Low Ripple Burst Mode® Operation at Light Load
- Selectable Current Limit
- Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
- Adjustable Output Voltage Soft-Start or Tracking
- Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
- Output Overvoltage Protection
- Low Shutdown IQ: < 14μA
- Internal LDO Powers Gate Drive from VIN or EXTVCC
- No Current Foldback During Start-Up
- Small 20-Pin 3mm × 4mm QFN and TSSOP Packages
AEC-Q100 data available for specific packages
Typical Application
Description
The LTC3891 is a high performance step-down switching regulator DC/DC 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 750kHz.
The 50μA no-load quiescent current extends operating run time 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 LTC3891 features a precision 0.8V reference and power good output indicator. A wide 4V to 60V input supply range encompasses a wide range of intermediate bus voltages and battery chemistries. The output voltage of the LTC3891 can be programmed between 0.8V to 24V.
The TRACK/SS pin ramps the output voltages during start-up. Current foldback limits MOSFET heat dissipation during short-circuit conditions. The PLLIN/MODE pin selects among Burst Mode operation, pulse-skipping mode, or continuous conduction mode at light loads.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3891EFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | FE | E | 05-08-1663 (CB) | Yes |
| LTC3891EFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | FE | E | 05-08-1663 (CB) | Yes |
| LTC3891EUDC#PBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | UDC | E | 05-08-1742 | Yes |
| LTC3891EUDC#TRPBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | UDC | E | 05-08-1742 | Yes |
| LTC3891HFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | FE | H | 05-08-1663 (CB) | Yes |
| LTC3891HFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | FE | H | 05-08-1663 (CB) | Yes |
| LTC3891HUDC#PBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | UDC | H | 05-08-1742 | Yes |
| LTC3891HUDC#TRPBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | UDC | H | 05-08-1742 | Yes |
| LTC3891IFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | FE | I | 05-08-1663 (CB) | Yes |
| LTC3891IFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | FE | I | 05-08-1663 (CB) | Yes |
| LTC3891IUDC#PBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | UDC | I | 05-08-1742 | Yes |
| LTC3891IUDC#TRPBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | UDC | I | 05-08-1742 | Yes |
| LTC3891MPFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | FE | MP | 05-08-1663 (CB) | Yes |
| LTC3891MPFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | FE | MP | 05-08-1663 (CB) | Yes |
| LTC3891MPUDC#PBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | UDC | MP | 05-08-1742 | Yes |
| LTC3891MPUDC#TRPBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | UDC | MP | 05-08-1742 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3891EFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | E | $5.22 | $3.65 | Yes | |
| LTC3891EFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | E | $3.71 | Yes | ||
| LTC3891EUDC#PBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | E | $4.96 | $3.47 | Yes | |
| LTC3891EUDC#TRPBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | E | $3.53 | Yes | ||
| LTC3891HFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | H | $6.39 | $4.47 | Yes | |
| LTC3891HFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | H | $4.53 | Yes | ||
| LTC3891HUDC#PBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | H | $6.10 | $4.27 | Yes | |
| LTC3891HUDC#TRPBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | H | $4.33 | Yes | ||
| LTC3891IFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | I | $5.97 | $4.18 | Yes | |
| LTC3891IFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | I | $4.24 | Yes | ||
| LTC3891IUDC#PBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | I | $5.69 | $3.98 | Yes | |
| LTC3891IUDC#TRPBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | I | $4.04 | Yes | ||
| LTC3891MPFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | MP | $15.64 | $10.95 | Yes | |
| LTC3891MPFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | MP | $11.01 | Yes | ||
| LTC3891MPUDC#PBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | MP | $15.00 | $10.50 | Yes | |
| LTC3891MPUDC#TRPBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | MP | $10.56 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC1695B | LTC3891EFE Demo Board | 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 60V, VOUT = 3.3V @ 5A | $150.00 | |
| DC1940A | LTC3891EUDC Demo Board: 16V to 60V Input, VOUT = 12V at 15A | $175.00 | |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC3891HFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | H | $6.39 | $4.47 | Yes | |
| LTC3891HFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | H | $4.53 | Yes | ||
| LTC3891HUDC#PBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | H | $6.10 | $4.27 | Yes | |
| LTC3891HUDC#TRPBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | H | $4.33 | Yes | ||
| LTC3891IFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | I | $5.97 | $4.18 | Yes | |
| LTC3891IFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | I | $4.24 | Yes | ||
| LTC3891IUDC#PBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | I | $5.69 | $3.98 | Yes | |
| LTC3891IUDC#TRPBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | I | $4.04 | Yes | ||
| LTC3891MPFE#PBF | TSSOP-20 | MP | $15.64 | $10.95 | Yes | |
| LTC3891MPFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-20 | MP | $11.01 | Yes | ||
| LTC3891MPUDC#PBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | MP | $15.00 | $10.50 | Yes | |
| LTC3891MPUDC#TRPBF | 3x4 QFN-20 | MP | $10.56 | Yes | ||
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Applications
- Automotive Always-On Systems
- Battery Powered Digital Devices
- Distributed DC Power Systems
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Design Tools
LTspice
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To launch a ready to run LTspice demonstration circuit for this part:
- Step 1: If you have not installed LTspice on this computer, download and install LTspice
- Step 2: Once LTspice is installed, click on the link(s) below to launch the simulation
- LTC3891 Demo Circuit - High Voltage Synchronous Step-Down Converter with Low IQ (4.5V to 60V to 3.3V @ 5A)
- LTC4000/LTC3891 Demo Circuit - High Voltage High Current Step-Down Converter, Power Path Controller & Li-Ion Battery Charger (24-60V to 16.8V @ 6.0A)
- LTC3891 Demo Circuit - Low Iq, High Voltage Step-Down Converter (4.5-60V to 12V @ 15A)
- LTC3891 Demo Circuit - High Efficiency Positive to Negative Converter (12-36V to -12V @ 10A)
- Step 3: If LTspice does not automatically open after clicking the link above, you can instead run the simulation by right clicking on the link and selecting "Save Target As." After saving the file to your computer, start LTspice and open the demonstration circuit by selecting 'Open' from the 'File' menu
To explore other ready to run LTspice demonstration circuits, please visit our Demo Circuits Collection.
Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:
LTC3891
LTpowerCAD
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To open the project file for this circuit:
- Step 1: If you have not installed LTpowerCAD on this computer, download and install LTpowerCAD
- Step 2: Once LTpowerCAD is installed, click on the link(s) below to open the project file
- LTC3891 Project - Low Iq, Synchronous Step-Down Supply with Rsense Current Sensing (4.5-60V to 3.3V @ 5A)
- LTC3891 Project - Low Iq, Synchronous Step-Down Supply with Rsense Current Sensing (16-55V to 12V @ 15A)
- LTC3891 Project - Low Iq, Synchronous Step-Down Supply with Inductor DCR Current Sensing (4.5-60V to 3.3V @ 5A)
- LTC3891 Project - Low Iq, Synchronous Step-Down Supply with Inductor DCR Current Sensing (16-55V to 12V @ 15A)
- Step 3: If LTpowerCAD does not automatically open after clicking the link above, you can open the project file by right clicking on the link and selecting "Save Target As." After saving the file to your computer, start LTpowerCAD and open the project file by selecting 'Open Project' from the 'File' menu
Design tools for the following parts are available in LTpowerCAD:
LTC3891
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