LTC3371
4-Channel 8A Configurable
Buck DC/DCs with Watchdog
and Power-On Reset
FEATURES DESCRIPTION
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8 1A Buck Power Stages Configurable as 2, 3 or 4 The LTC 3371 is a highly flexible multioutput power supply
Output Channels IC. The device includes four synchronous buck convert-
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8 Unique Output Configurations (1A to 4A Per Channel) ers, configured to share eight 1A power stages, each of
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Independent V Supplies for Each DC/DC (2.25V to 5.5V) which is powered from independent 2.25V to 5.5V inputs.
IN
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Low Total No Load Supply Current:
The DC/DCs are assigned to one of eight possible power
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15A In Shutdown (All Channels Off)
configurations via pin programmable C1-C3 pins. The
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68A One Channel Active in Burst Mode Operation
common buck switching frequency may be programmed
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18A Per Additional Channel
with an external resistor, synchronized to an external oscil-
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Precision Enable Pin Thresholds for Autonomous
lator, or set to a default internal 2MHz clock. The operating
Sequencing
mode for all DC/DCs may be programmed for Burst Mode
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1MHz to 3MHz RT Programmable Frequency
or forced continuous mode operation.
(2MHz Default) or PLL Synchronization
n The CT pin programs the timing parameters of four inde-
Temp Monitor Indicates Die Temperature
n pendent RST pins as well as the watchdog timer.
CT Programmed Watchdog Timer
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Independent RST Pins Indicate Buck in Regulation
To reduce input noise, the buck converters are phased in
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Thermally Enhanced 38-Lead 5mm 7mm QFN and
90 steps. Precision enable pin thresholds facilitate reli-
TSSOP Packages
able power sequencing. The LTC3371 is available in low
profile 38-lead 5mm 7mm QFN and TSSOP packages.
APPLICATIONS
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Burst Mode, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks
of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
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General Purpose Multichannel Power Supplies:
owners.
Automotive, Industrial, Distributed Power Systems
Buck Efficiency vs I
TYPICAL APPLICATION
LOAD
100
90
80
2.7V TO 5.5V
70
V
CC
2.25V TO 5.5V V V 2.25V TO 5.5V
INA INE 60
V V
2.2H
INB INF
50
V = 1.2V/2A SWA SWE V = 1.8V/2A
OUT1 OUT3
SWB SWF 40
324k 806k
30
Burst Mode OPERATION
FB1 FB3
V = 3.3V 1A BUCK
EN1 EN3 IN
645k
649k 20
RST1 RST3 V = 1.8V 2A BUCK
OUT
LTC3371
f = 1MHz
10 OSC 3A BUCK
L = 3.3H
4A BUCK
2.25V TO 5.5V V V 2.5V TO 5.5V
INC ING
0
V V 1 10 100 1000 4000
2.2H IND INH
V = 1.5V/2A V = 2.5V/2A LOAD CURRENT (mA)
OUT2 SWC SWG OUT4
3371 TA01b
SWD SWH
412k 665k
FB2 FB4 C3 C2 C1 BUCK1 BUCK2 BUCK3 BUCK4
EN2 EN4
475k
309k
RST2 RST4
0 0 0 2A 2A 2A 2A
0 0 1 3A 1A 2A 2A
PLL/MODE TEMP
RT WDI 0 1 0 3A 1A 1A 3A
WDO
CT 0 1 1 4A 1A 1A 2A
C1 C2 C3 GND
3371 TA01
1 0 0 3A 2A 3A
1 0 1 4A 2A 2A
1 1 0 4A 1A 3A
1 1 1 4A 4A
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EFFICIENCY (%)LTC3371
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features ..................................................... 1 Applications Information ................................ 18
Applications ................................................ 1 Buck Switching Regulator Output Voltage and
Typical Application ........................................ 1 Feedback Network .................................................. 18
Description.................................................. 1 Buck Regulators ..................................................... 18
Absolute Maximum Ratings .............................. 3 Combined Buck Power Stages ................................ 18
Pin Configuration .......................................... 3 Input and Output Decoupling Capacitor Selection... 18
Order Information .......................................... 3 PCB Considerations ................................................20
Electrical Characteristics ................................. 4 Typical Applications ...................................... 20
Typical Performance Characteristics ................... 6 Package Description ..................................... 23
Pin Functions .............................................. 12 Revision History .......................................... 25
Block Diagram ............................................. 14 Typical Application ....................................... 26
Operation................................................... 15 Related Parts .............................................. 26
Buck Switching Regulators ..................................... 15
Buck Regulators with Combined Power Stages ...... 15
Power Failure Reporting Via RST Pins .................... 16
Temperature Monitoring and Overtemperature
Protection ............................................................... 16
Programming the Operating Frequency .................. 16
Windowed Watchdog Timer .................................... 17
Choosing the C Capacitor ...................................... 17
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