The LTC3867’s differential amplifier provides true remote output voltage sensing of both the positive and negative terminals, enabling high accuracy regulation independent of IR losses (up to ±300mV) in trace runs, vias and interconnects. A low 65ns minimum on-time allows for a high step-down ratio power supply at high frequency operation. The operating frequency is selectable from 200kHz to 1.2MHz or can be synchronized to an external clock. The output current is monitored by sensing the voltage drop across the output inductor (DCR) for highest efficiency or by using a sense resistor. Additional features include DCR temperature compensation, an onboard bias voltage LDO, soft-start or tracking, adjustable current limit, soft recovery from an output overcurrent condition, overvoltage protection, external VCC control and ±1% reference voltage accuracy over a -40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature range.
The LTC3867 is available in a thermally enhanced 4mm x 4mm QFN-24 package. The 1,000-piece price starts at $2.76 each. For more information, visit www.linear.com/product/LTC3867.
Summary of Features: LTC867
• Nonlinear Control for Minimal Output Voltage Excursion During a Transient Event
• Differential Amplifier for Remote Output Voltage Sensing
• Wide VIN Range: 4V to 38V
• VOUT Range: 0.6V to 14V
• Powerful Onboard MOSFET Gate Drivers
• High Step-Down Ratio: 65ns Minimum On-Time
• Selectable Operating Frequency from 200kHz to 1.2MHz
• Synchronizable to an External Clock from 250kHz to 1.1MHz
• ±1% Reference Voltage Accuracy over Temperature
• RSENSE or DCR Current Sensing
• DCR Temperature Compensation
• Output Voltage Tracking or Programmable Soft Start
• Adjustable Current Limit
• Soft Recovery from an Output Over Current
• Overvoltage Protection