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Description
LT3976
40V, 5A, 2MHz Step-Down Switching Regulator
with 3.3µA Quiescent Current
Demonstration circuit 1848A is a monolithic step-down DC/
DC switching regulator featuring the LT3976. The LT3976
is a compact, high efficiency, high speed monolithic step-
down switching regulator that consumes only 3.3μA of
quiescent current. The demo circuit is designed for 3.3V,
5A output from a 4.3V to 40V input. The switching fre-
quency can be programmed either via oscillator resistor or
external clock up to 2MHz. To synchronize to an external
clock, move JP2 to SYNC and apply the external clock to
the SYNC turret. The RT resistor (R5) should be chosen
to set the LT3976 internal switching frequency at least
20% below the lowest synchronization input frequency.
Low ripple Burst Mode
®
operation increases the efficiency
at the light load while keeping the output ripple below
15mV. The SYNC pin on the demo board is grounded by
default for low ripple burst mode operation.
The LT3976 is in shutdown when the EN pin is low and
active when the pin is high. The threshold of the EN pin
is accurate at 1.02V with 60mV of hysteresis. Users can
populate R7 and R8 to provide a programmable under
voltage lockout. A low dropout voltage of 500mV is main-
tained when the input voltage drops below the programmed
performance summary
output voltage. During a short circuit fault, the LT3976
has current limit foldback to limit the power dissipation.
The demo board has an EMI filter installed. The EMI per-
formance of the demo board is shown on Figure 2. The
limit in Figure 2 is EN55022 Class B. The figure shows
the circuit passes the test with a wide margin. To use the
EMI filter, the input should be tied to VEMI, not VIN. VEMI
pad is on the back of the demo board.
The LT3976 data sheet gives a complete description of
the part, operation and application information. The data
sheet must be read in conjunction with this demo manual
for demo circuit 1848A. The LT3976 is assembled in a
16-lead plastic MSOP and 24-lead 5mm × 3mm QFN
packages with an exposed pad for low thermal resistance.
Proper board layout is essential for both proper operation
and maximum thermal performance. See the data sheet
sections for details.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo and Burst Mode are registered trademarks
of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Specifications are at TA = 25°C
PARAMETER CONDITIONS VALUE
Minimum Input Voltage 4.3V
Maximum Input Voltage 40V
Output Voltage VOUT VIN = 4.3V ~ 40V 3.3V ± 3%
Switching Frequency RT = 130k 400kHz ± 20%
Guaranteed Maximum Output Current IOUT VIN = 4.3V ~ 40V 5A
Typical Efficiency VIN = 12V, IOUT = 5A 82.1%
Typical Output Voltage Ripple VIN = 12V, IOUT = 5A 20mV
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Quick start proceDure
Demonstration circuit 1848A is easy to set up to evalu-
ate the performance of the LT3976. Refer to Figure 3 for
proper measurement equipment setup and follow the
procedure below:
NOTE: When measuring the input or output voltage ripple,
care must be taken to avoid a long ground lead on the
oscilloscope probe. Measure the input or output voltage
ripple by touching the probe tip directly across the VIN
or VOUT and GND terminals. See Figure 4 for the proper
scope technique.
1. Place JP1 on the ON position.
2. Place JP2 on the RT FREQ position.
3. With power off, connect the input power supply to VIN
and GND. Make sure that the input voltage does not
exceed 40V.
4. With power off, connect load from VOUT to GND.
5. Turn on the power at the input.
6. Check for the proper output voltage (3.3V).
NOTE: If there is no output, temporarily disconnect the
load to make sure that the load is not set too high or
is shorted.
7. Once the proper output voltage is established, adjust
the load within the operating ranges and observe the
output voltage regulation, ripple voltage, efficiency and
other parameters.
8. An external clock can be added to the SYNC terminal
when SYNC function is used (JP2 on the SYNC posi-
tion). Please make sure that the SYNC frequency is at
least 20% higher than the set switching frequency. See
the data sheet section Synchronization.
performance summary
LOAD CURRENT (A)
0
EFFICIENCY (%)
87
85
84
82
83
86
81
80 20.5
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51.5 4.53 3.52.5 41
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 3.3V
fS = 400kHz
Figure 1. LT3976 Efficiency vs Load Current Figure 2. LT3976 Demo Board EMI Performance,
Switching Frequency 400kHz
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Quick start proceDure
Figure 3. Proper Measurement Equipment Setup
Figure 4. Measuring Input or Output Ripple
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parts List
ITEM QTY REFERENCE PART DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER/PART NUMBER
Required Demo Board Circuit Components
1 2 C1, C8 Cap., X5R, 47µF, 10V, 20% 1210 TDK, C325X5R1A476MT
2 1 C2 Cap., X5R, 0.47µF, 25V, 10% 0603 TDK, C1608X5R1E474K
3 2 C3 Cap., X5R, 10µF, 50V, 10%,1210 TDK, C3225X5R1H106K
4 1 C5 Cap., C0G, 10pF, 50V, 10% 0402 TDK, C1005C0G1H100D
5 1 C6 Cap., X7R, 10nF, 25V, 10%, 0402 TDK, C1005X7R1E103K
6 1 C7 Cap., C0G, 470pF, 50V, 10%, 0402 AVX, 04025A471KAT2A
7 1 D1 DIODE, Schottky, PowerDi5 DIODE INC., PDS540-13
8 1 L1 IND., 3.3µH VISHAY, IHLP2525CZER3R3M01
9 1 R1 Res., Chip, 1.00M, 1/16W, 1% 0402 NIC, NRC04F1004TRF
10 1 R2 Res., Chip, 576K, 1/16W, 1% 0402 VISHAY, CRCW0402576KFKED
11 1 R3 Res., Chip, 2, 1/16W, 1% 0402 VISHAY, CRCW04022R00FKED
12 1 R5 Res., Chip, 130k, 1/16W, 1% 0402 VISHAY, CRCW0402130KFKED
13 1 R6 Res., Chip, 200k, 1/16W, 1% 0402 VISHAY,CRCW0402200KFKED
14 1 U1 I.C., MSE16 LINEAR TECH., LT3976EMSE
Additional Demo Board Circuit Components
15 1 C11 Cap., X5R, 1µF 16V 20%, 0603 AVX, 0603YD105MAT
16 1 C4 Cap., Elect.,100µF, 50V, 10% SUN ELECT, 50CE100BS
17 1 C9 Cap., X5R, 10µF, 50V, 10%,1210 TDK, C3225X5R1H106K
18 1 C10 Cap., Alum. Electro., 33µF, 50V SUNCON, 50HVP33M
19 1 L2 Ind., 1.0µH XAL4020 COILCRAFT, XAL4020-102MEC
20 1 L3 Ind., 3.3µH XAL5030 COILCRAFT, XAL5030-332MEC
21 0 R7, R8 Res., 0402 OPT
Hardware/Components (for Demo Board Only)
22 7 E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7 Turret, 0.094" MILL-MAX, 2501-2-00-80-00-00-07-0
23 2 JP1, JP2 JMP, 1X3-079 SAMTEC, TMM-103-02-L-S
24 2 XJP1, XJP2 SAMTEC, 2SN-BK-G
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However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representa-
tion that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
schematic Diagram
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
D D
C C
B B
A A
ALL CAPACITORS ARE 0402.
NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
1. ALL RESISTORS ARE 0402.
SUNCON
50CE100BS
VIN
VOUT
VIN
D1
PDS540
D1
PDS540
2 1
3
E7 SYNC
E7 SYNC
C6
10nF
C6
10nF
E4
GND
E4
GND
E5
EN E5
EN
VEMIVEMI
C3
10uF
50V
1210
C3
10uF
50V
1210
C5
10pF
C5
10pF
C7
470pF
C7
470pF
R7
OPT
0603
R7
OPT
0603
R8
OPT
0603
R8
OPT
0603
C9
10uF
50V
1210
C9
10uF
50V
1210
E6
PG
E6
PG
L1
3.3uH
IHLP2525CZER3R3M01
L1
3.3uH
IHLP2525CZER3R3M01
L2
1.0uH
XAL4020-102ME
L2
1.0uH
XAL4020-102ME
JP1
ON
OFF
JP1
ON
OFF
1
3
2
R2
576k
1%
R2
576k
1%
U1
LT3976EMSE
U1
LT3976EMSE
NC
9
OUT 3
FB 1
SS
2
EN
13
VIN
12
BOOST 4
SW 5
PG
15
SYNC 16
GND
17
VIN
11 VIN
10
SW 6
SW 7
RT 14
NC
8
L3
3.3uH
XAL5030-332ME
L3
3.3uH
XAL5030-332ME
C11
1uF
0603
16V
C11
1uF
0603
16V
R5
130K
1%
(400kHz)
R5
130K
1%
(400kHz)
C1
47uF
10V
1210
C1
47uF
10V
1210
+
C4
100uF
50V
+
C4
100uF
50V
R1
1.00M
1%
R1
1.00M
1%
E2 GND
E2 GND
R6
200K
R6
200K
C2
0.47uF
0603
C2
0.47uF
0603
E1
VOUT
3.3V / 5A
E1
VOUT
3.3V / 5A
JP2
SYNC
RT FREQ
JP2
SYNC
RT FREQ
1
3
2
R3
2
R3
2
E3
VIN
4.3V - 40V E3
VIN
4.3V - 40V
+
C10
33uF
50V
50HVP33
+
C10
33uF
50V
50HVP33
C8
47uF
10V
1210
C8
47uF
10V
1210
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Linear Technology Corporation
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