LT1374C Linear Technology, LT1374C Datasheet - Page 13

• Manufacturer Part Number: LT1374C
• Description: 4.5A/ 500kHz Step-Down Switching Regulator
• Manufacturer: Linear Technology

APPLICATIONS
Peak-to-peak output ripple voltage is the sum of a triwave
created by peak-to-peak ripple current times ESR, and a
square wave created by parasitic inductance (ESL) and
ripple current slew rate. Capacitive reactance is assumed
to be small compared to ESR or ESL.
Example: with V
ESL = 10nH:
CATCH DIODE
The suggested catch diode (D1) is a 1N5821 Schottky, or
its Motorola equivalent, MBR330. It is rated at 3A average
forward current and 30V reverse voltage. Typical forward
voltage is 0.5V at 3A. The diode conducts current only
during switch off time. Peak reverse voltage is equal to
I
V
V
P-P
20mV/DIV
RIPPLE
RIPPLE
0.5A/DIV
0 05 0 01 60
dI
dt
.
Figure 3. LT1374 Ripple Voltage Waveform
10 10 10
10 10
•
.
I
10
0 5
P-P
.
IN
A
=10V, V
•
ESR
6
5 10 5
U
0 1
mV
.
10
6
INFORMATION
0.5 s/DIV
P-P
OUT
6
U
500 10
ESL
10 10
= 5V, L = 10 H, ESR = 0.1 ,
•
•
dt
dI
W
3
9
10
0 5
.
1374 F03
6
A
V
I
V
I
INDUCTOR
CURRENT
AT I
OUT
INDUCTOR
CURRENT
AT I
U
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
= 1A
= 50mA
AT
AT
= 50mA
= 1A
regulator input voltage. Average forward current in normal
operation can be calculated from:
This formula will not yield values higher than 3A with
maximum load current of 4.25A unless the ratio of input to
output voltage exceeds 3.4:1. The only reason to consider
a larger diode is the worst-case condition of a high input
voltage and overloaded (not shorted) output. Under short-
circuit conditions, foldback current limit will reduce diode
current to less than 2.6A, but if the output is overloaded
and does not fall to less than 1/3 of nominal output voltage,
foldback will not take effect. With the overloaded condi-
tion, output current will increase to a typical value of 5.7A,
determined by peak switch current limit of 6A. With
V
This is safe for short periods of time, but it would be
prudent to check with the diode manufacturer if continu-
ous operation under these conditions must be tolerated.
BOOST PIN CONSIDERATIONS
For most applications, the boost components are a 0.27 F
capacitor and a 1N914 or 1N4148 diode. The anode is
connected to the regulated output voltage and this gener-
ates a voltage across the boost capacitor nearly identical
to the regulated output. In certain applications, the anode
may instead be connected to the unregulated input volt-
age. This could be necessary if the regulated output
voltage is very low (< 3V) or if the input voltage is less than
5V. Efficiency is not affected by the capacitor value, but the
capacitor should have an ESR of less than 1 to ensure
that it can be recharged fully under the worst-case condi-
tion of minimum input voltage. Almost any type of film or
ceramic capacitor will work fine.
IN
I
I
D AVG
D AVG
= 15V, V
I
OUT
OUT
5 7 15 4
.
= 4V (5V overloaded) and I
V
15
IN
V
IN
V
OUT
4 18
.
A
OUT
LT1374
= 5.7A:
13