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Features Description: LT8631 100V, 1A Synchronous Micropower Step-Down Regulator
Features Description: LT8631 100V, 1A Synchronous Micropower Step-Down Regulator
100V, 1A Synchronous
Micropower Step-Down
Regulator
FEATURES DESCRIPTION
n Ultrawide Input Voltage Range: 3V to 100V The LT®8631 is a current mode PWM step-down DC/DC
n Output Voltage Range: 0.8V to 60V converter with internal synchronous switches that provide
n Internal Synchronous Switches current for output loads up to 1A. The wide input range
n Low Ripple Burst Mode® Operation: of 3V to 100V makes the LT8631 suitable for regulating
16µA IQ at 12VIN to 5VOUT Output Ripple <10mVP-P power from a wide variety of sources, including automotive
7µA IQ at 48VIN to 5VOUT Output Ripple <10mVP-P and industrial systems and 36V to 72V telecom supplies.
n Low Dropout: 99% Maximum Duty Cycle Low ripple Burst Mode operation enables high efficiency
n Peak Current Mode Control operation down to very low output currents while keeping
n Fixed Frequency Operation: 100kHz to 1MHz the output ripple below 10mVP-P. Resistor programmable
n Synchronization Input 100kHz to 1MHz frequency range and synchronization ca-
n Programmable Undervoltage Lockout pability enable optimization between efficiency and external
n Power Good Flag component size. The soft-start feature controls the ramp
n Flexible Output Voltage Tracking rate of the output voltage, eliminating input current surge
n Short-Circuit Protection during start-up, while also providing output tracking. A
n Low Shutdown Current: 5µA power good flag signals when the output voltage is within
n Tolerates Pin Open/Short Faults ±7.5% of the regulated output. Undervoltage lockout can
n Thermally Enhanced 20-Lead TSSOP with High be programmed using the EN/UV pin. Shutdown mode
Voltage Lead Spacing reduces the total quiescent current to < 5µA. The LT8631
is available in a 20-lead TSSOP package with exposed pad
APPLICATIONS for low thermal resistance and high voltage lead spacing.
n Automotive Supplies L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, Burst Mode and the Linear logo are registered trademarks
of Analog Devices, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
n Telecom Supplies
n Distributed Supply Regulation
TYPICAL APPLICATION
5V, 1A Step-Down Converter Efficiency vs Load Current
VIN 95
VIN BST FSW = 400kHz
6.5V TO 100V LT8631 90
2.2µF 0.1µF 22µH
EN/UV SW 85
80
PG
EFFICIENCY (%)
75
IND 70
VOUT
INTVCC VOUT 65
5V, 1A
2.2µF
4.7pF 1M 60
VIN = 12V
RT FB 55 VIN = 24V
VIN = 48V
25.5k 191k 50
SYNC/MODE TR/SS 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
GND LOAD CURRENT (A)
47µF 8631 TA01b
0.1µF
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FE PACKAGE
VARIATION FE20(16)
20-LEAD PLASTIC TSSOP
LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT8631EFE#PBF LT8631EFE#TRPBF LT8631FE 20-Lead Plastic TSSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT8631IFE#PBF LT8631IFE#TRPBF LT8631FE 20-Lead Plastic TSSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT8631HFE#PBF LT8631HFE#TRPBF LT8631FE 20-Lead Plastic TSSOP –40°C to 150°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
Consult LTC Marketing for information on nonstandard lead based finish parts.
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/. Some packages are available in 500 unit reels through
designated sales channels with #TRMPBF suffix.
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Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings Note 4: An internal power on reset (POR) latch is set on the positive
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute transition of the EN/UV pin through its threshold or thermal shutdown.
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device The output of the latch activates a current source on the TR/SS pin which
reliability and lifetime. typically sinks 230µA while discharging the TR/SS capacitor. The latch is
Note 2: The LT8631EFE is guaranteed to meet performance specifications reset when the TR/SS pin is driven below the soft-start POR threshold or
from 0°C to 125°C junction temperature. Specifications over the –40°C the EN/UV pin is taken below its threshold.
to 125°C operating junction temperature range are assured by design, Note 5: The threshold is expressed as a percentage of the feedback
characterization and correlation with statistical process controls. The reference voltage.
LT8631IFE is guaranteed over the full –40°C to 125°C operating junction Note 6: The IND to VOUT burst current is defined as the maximum value of
temperature range. The LT8631HFE is guaranteed over the full –40°C to current flowing from the IND pin to the VOUT during a switch cycle when
150°C operating junction temperature range. High junction temperatures operating in Burst Mode.
degrade operating lifetimes. Operating lifetime is derated at junction Note 7: The IND to VOUT peak current is defined as the maximum value of
temperatures greater than 125°C. current flowing from the IND pin to the VOUT during a switch cycle.
Note 3: The LT8631 includes overtemperature protection that is intended Note 8: The BST pin threshold is defined as the minimum voltage between
to protect the device during thermal overload conditions. Internal junction the BST and SW pins to keep the top switch on. If the the voltage falls
temperature will exceed 150°C when the overtemperature circuitry is below the threshold when the top switch is on, a minimum switch off
active. pulse will be generated.
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85 90 80
85 70
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
80 60
75
75 50
70
70 40
65
65 30
60
VIN = 12V 60 20 VIN = 12V
VIN = 12V
55 VIN = 24V 55 VIN = 24V 10 VIN = 24V
VIN = 48V VIN = 48V VIN = 48V
50 50 0
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1
LOAD CURRENT (A) LOAD CURRENT (A) LOAD CURRENT (A)
8631 G01 8631 G02 8631 G03
EFFICIENCY (%)
CURRENT (µA)
60 12.5
50 85 10.0
40
7.5
80
30
VIN = 12V 5.0
20 VIN = 12V 75 VOUT = 5V
10 VIN = 24V LOAD = 0.5A 2.5
VIN = 48V ILRIPPLE = 0.4A
0 70 0
0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
LOAD CURRENT (A) SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz) TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G04 8631 G05 8631 G06
1.185 2.85
808
VOLTAGE (mV)
1.180
VOLTAGE (V)
VOLTAGE (V)
806
1.175 2.80
EN/UV FALLING 804
1.170
802
1.165 2.75
LOAD = 0mA
1.160 800 LOAD = 100mA
LOAD = 1A
1.155 2.70 798
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G07 8631 G08 8631 G09
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CURRENT (µA)
505
250
500 30
200
495
150 20
490
485 100
10
480 50 VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 5V
475 0 0
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 45 45 50 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (°C) LOAD CURRENT (mA) TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G10 8631 G11 8631 G12
1.8
CURRENT (µA)
15 12 CURRENT (A)
10 1.7
10 8 DUTY CYCLE = 20%
1.6
6 DUTY CYCLE = 80%
1.5
5 4
VOUT = 3.3V 2 1.4
VOUT = 5V
0 0 1.3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
INPUT VOLTAGE (V) OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G13 8631 G14 8631 G15
120 0.8
TIME (ns)
1.7 100
ON-TIME 0.6
80
1.5
60 0.4
40
1.3 0.2
20 TOP SWITCH
BOTTOM SWITCH
1.1 0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
DUTY CYCLE (%) TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G16 8631 G17 8631 G18
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0.5 0.5 8
CHANGE IN VOUT (%)
0.0 0.0 6
–0.5 –0.5 4
3 VTR/SS = 0.4V
LOAD = 0.5A
–1.0 –1.0 2
0 25 50 75 100 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
INPUT VOLTAGE (V) LOAD CURRENT (A) TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G19 8631 G20 8631 G21
0.7 10 –7
FB VOLTAGE (V)
0.6 –8
9
0.5
8 –9
0.4
0.3 7 –10
0.2
6 –11
0.1 VFB RISING VFB RISING
VFB FALLING VFB FALLING
0 5 –12
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TR/SS VOLTAGE (V) TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)
8631 G22 8631 G23 8631 G24
4.75 VOUT
20mV/DIV
4.50 IL
200mA/DIV
4.25
5µs/DIV 8631 G26
3.50
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
LOAD CURRENT (A)
8631 G25
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VSW VSW
VSW
50V/DIV 50V/DIV
5V/DIV
Load Transient Response Input Voltage Transient Response Start-Up Dropout Performance
VIN
IL
200mA/DIV
VIN 1V/DIV VOUT
20V/DIV
VOUT
100mV/DIV VOUT
200mV/DIV
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RT (Pin 8): A resistor with a value between 8.66k and GND (Exposed Pad Pin 21): The exposed pad GND pin
187k must be connected between the RT pin and the GND is the ONLY GROUND CONNECTION for the device. The
pin. The RT resistor sets the switching frequency. Do not exposed pad should be soldered to a large copper area
leave this pin floating. to reduce thermal resistance. The GND pin also serves as
small signal ground. For ideal operation all small signal
NC9 (Pin 9): No Internal Connection. Leave this pin open ground paths should connect to the GND pin at a single
or connect to GND. point avoiding any high current ground returns.
TR/SS (Pin 10): A capacitor with a minimum value of 100pF
must be connected between the TR/SS pin and the GND
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1.19 + BST
UVLO
EN/UV COMP
– TSD
S POR
C3
Q L1
R LATCH SW
R4
INTVCC
S SWITCH Q
SYNC/MODE
OSCILLATOR SWITCH ON R LATCH QB
LOGIC
IND
INEG +
CURRENT
ITRIP COMP VOUT
VOUT
RTREF + –
RT
RT AMP
– R1 C6
R5 SLOPE COMP
INTVCC
50mV + PG
SS 7.5% + C5
FB
COMP –7.5% – COMP
–
POR + 0.808
BURST DETECT VC ERROR FB
VC CLAMP AMP –
SS – R2
C2
GND
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OPERATION
The LT8631 is a monolithic, constant frequency, current soft-start latch is reset. Once the latch is reset the soft-start
mode step-down DC/DC converter. When the voltage on capacitor starts to charge with a typical value of 4.5µA.
the EN/UV pin is below its 1.19V threshold, the LT8631 is The error amplifier is a transconductance amplifier that
shutdown and draws less than 5µA from the input supply. compares the FB pin voltage to the lowest voltage present
When the EN/UV pin is driven above 1.19V, the internal bias at either the TR/SS pin or an internal 0.808V reference.
circuits turn on generating an internal regulated voltage, Since the TR/SS pin is driven by a constant current source,
0.808V feedback reference, a 4.5µA soft-start current a single capacitor on the soft-start pin will generate a
reference, and a power on reset (POR) signal. controlled linear ramp on the output voltage. The voltage
During power-up the POR signal is set and in turn sets the on the output of the error amplifier (internal VC node in
soft-start latch. When the soft-start latch is set, the TR/SS Figure 1) sets the peak current of each switch cycle and
pin will be discharged to ground to ensure proper start-up also determines when to enable low quiescent current
operation. When the TR/SS pin drops below 50mV, the burst mode operation.
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300
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C1
VIN 1 20 SW
C3 L1
EN/UV 3 18 BST
PG 5 16 INTVCC C4
6 15
SYNC 7 14 IND
R5
RT 8 13
9 12 VOUT C5 C6
C2 R1
TR/SS 10 11 FB
R2
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VIAS TO GROUND PLANE OUTLINE OF LOCAL
GROUND PLANE
junction to ambient.
Figure 6. External Schottky Catch Diode
If safe junction temperature is exceeded, the LT8631 will
shutdown and restart with a POR sequence.
100
TAMBIENT = 100°C
External Schottky Catch Diode 95 FSW = 400kHz
90
For high temperature, high input voltage and high output
85
load applications, adding a Schottky catch diode (Figure 6),
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
will lower the LT8631 junction temperature by increasing 75
efficiency (Figure 7). Use a low leakage Schottky diode 70
rated greater than 2A with a reverse voltage greater than 65
the maximum input voltage for the application. A complete 60
VIN = 12V WITHOUT SCHOTTKY
VIN = 12V WITH SCHOTTKY
application circuit with the additional Schottky can be found 55 VIN = 48V WITHOUT SCHOTTKY
in the Typical Applications section. 50
VIN = 48V WITH SCHOTTKY
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
8631 F07
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PG
IND
VOUT
INTVCC VOUT
3.3V, 1A
2.2µF
4.7pF 1M
RT FB
25.5k 324k
SYNC/MODE TR/SS
47µF
GND 1210
0.1µF 16V, X7R
L: WÜRTH 7447779115
PG
IND
VOUT
INTVCC VOUT
3.3V, 1A
2.2µF
4.7pF 1M
RT FB
8.66k 324k
SYNC/MODE TR/SS
47µF
GND
1210
0.1µF 16V, X7R
L: WÜRTH 7447779004
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PG
IND
VOUT
INTVCC VOUT
5V, 1A
2.2µF
4.7pF 1M
RT FB
8.66k 191k
SYNC/MODE TR/SS
GND 22µF
0805
0.1µF 16V, X7R
L: WÜRTH 7447779006
VIN
VIN BST
6.5V TO 100V LT8631
2.2µF 0.1µF 22µH
EN/UV SW
PG
IND
VOUT
INTVCC VOUT
5V, 1A
2.2µF
47pF 1M
RT FB
25.5k 191k
SYNC/MODE TR/SS
GND
47µF ×4
0.1µF 1210, 16V
L: TDK SLF1O145T-22OM1R9
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PG
IND
VOUT
INTVCC VOUT
1.8V, 1A
2.2µF
4.7pF 487k
RT FB
60.4k 390k
SYNC/MODE TR/SS
100µF
GND 1210
0.1µF 6.3V, X7R
L: WÜRTH 744771133
VIN
VIN BST
25V TO 100V LT8631 0.1µF 22µH
2.2µF
EN/UV SW
PG
IND
VOUT
INTVCC VOUT
24V, 0.5A
2.2µF
4.7pF 953k
RT FB
8.66k 33k
SYNC/MODE TR/SS
22µF
GND
1210
0.1µF 25V, X7R
L: TDK SLF1O145T-22OM1R9
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VIN
VIN BST L1
13.5V TO 100V
0.1µF 47µH
2.2µF
EN/UV SW
LT8631
IND
PG EN/UV BST
0.1µF
100k VOUT1 LT8610
12V, 250mA L2, 8.2µH
VOUT2
INTVCC VOUT VIN SW
3.3V, 2.5A
2.2µF
4.7pF 1M SYNC BIAS 68µF
RT FB 0.1µF
35.7k 71.5k TR/SS
SYNC/MODE TR/SS 47µF
1210 1µF 1M
0.1µF 16V, X7R INTVCC FB
4.7pF
RT PGND GND
110k 412k
CLOCK INPUT
400kHz
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L1: WÜRTH 744771147
L2: VISHAY IHLP2525CZER8R2MO1
VIN
VIN BST
48V TO 100V LT8631 0.1µF 22µH
1M
SW
2.2µF
EN/UV
DLFS2100
27k
PG IND
VOUT
INTVCC VOUT 5V, 1A
2.2µF 4.7pF 1M
RT FB
25.5k 191k
SYNC/MODE TR/SS
47µF
1210
0.1µF 16V, X7R
L: VISHAY IHLP2525CZER220M8A
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FE Package
Variation: FE20(16)
20-Lead Plastic TSSOP (4.4mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1924 Rev Ø)
Exposed Pad Variation CB
6.40 – 6.60*
3.86 (.252 – .260)
(.152) 3.86
(.152)
20 18 16 15 14 13 12 11
6.60 ±0.10
2.74
4.50 ±0.10 (.108)
6.40
SEE NOTE 4 2.74 (.252)
(.108) BSC
0.45 ±0.05
1.05 ±0.10
0.65 BSC
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10
1.20
4.30 – 4.50* (.047)
(.169 – .177) 0.25 MAX
REF
0° – 8°
0.65
0.09 – 0.20 0.50 – 0.75 (.0256) 0.05 – 0.15
(.0035 – .0079) (.020 – .030) BSC (.002 – .006)
0.195 – 0.30 FE20(16) (CB) TSSOP REV 0 0512
(.0077 – .0118)
NOTE: TYP
1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETERS 4. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM PCB METAL SIZE
MILLIMETERS FOR EXPOSED PAD ATTACHMENT
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN
(INCHES) *DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH
3. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.150mm (.006") PER SIDE
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VIN
VIN BST
13.5V TO 100V LT8631 0.1µF 47µH
2.2µF
EN/UV SW
PG
IND
VOUT
INTVCC VOUT
12V, 1A
2.2µF
10pF 1M
RT FB
19.6k 71.5k
SYNC/MODE TR/SS
47µF
GND
1210
0.1µF 16V, X7R
L: WÜRTH 744771147
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