Power
25V Dual Step-Down DC/DC Converter Delivers 2A per Channel
Linear Technology announces the LT3510, a dual current mode PWM step-down DC/DC converter with two internal 2.5A power switches packaged in a 20-lead TSSOP-20E package. Each channel is capable of delivering up to 2A of continuous output current at efficiencies up to 88%. Independent input voltage, feedback, soft-start and power good pins for each channel simplify complex power supply tracking and sequencing requirements.
The Both of the LT3510's converters are synchronized to either an external clock input or an internal oscillator and maintain a 180 degree phase offset between channels to reduce voltage ripple and input capacitor size. An internal 0.80V reference enables sub 1V output voltages, required to power the latest generation of low voltage DSPs and microcontrollers. Independent, sequential, ratiometric or absolute tracking is easily attained between the outputs. Low drop-out internal switches enable duty cycles to reach 95% while internal cycle-by-cycle current limit provides protection against shorted outputs. The low current (<10uA) shutdown offers extended run-time in battery-powered systems.
The LT3510EFE is available from stock in a thermally enhanced TSSOP-20 package. There is also an I Grade temperature version, the LT3510IFE. Pricing starts at $3.25 and $3.90 each, respectively, for 1,000-piece quantities.