LTC3728EUH#TR Linear Technology, LTC3728EUH#TR Datasheet - Page 14

• Manufacturer Part Number: LTC3728EUH#TR
• Description: IC SW REG SYNC STP-DN DUAL 32QFN
• Manufacturer: Linear Technology
• Series: PolyPhase®r
• Type: Step-Down (Buck)r

Specifications of LTC3728EUH#TR

• Internal Switch(s): No
• Synchronous Rectifier: Yes
• Number Of Outputs: 2
• Voltage - Output: 0.8 ~ 5.5 V
• Current - Output: 3A
• Frequency - Switching: 250kHz ~ 550kHz
• Voltage - Input: 3.5 ~ 36 V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Package / Case: 32-QFN
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• Power - Output: -
• Other names: LTC3728EUHTR

OPERATION
LTC3728
A fi nal question: If 2-phase operation offers such an ad-
vantage over single-phase operation for dual switching
regulators, why hasn’t it been done before? The answer
is that, while simple in concept, it is hard to implement.
Constant-frequency current mode switching regulators
require an oscillator derived slope compensation signal
to allow stable operation of each regulator at over 50%
duty cycle. This signal is relatively easy to derive in
single-phase dual switching regulators, but required the
development of a new and proprietary technique to allow
2-phase operation. In addition, isolation between the two
channels becomes more critical with 2-phase operation
because switch transitions in one channel could potentially
disrupt the operation of the other channel.
These 2-phase parts are proof that these hurdles have
been surmounted. They offer unique advantages for the
ever-expanding number of high effi ciency power supplies
required in portable electronics.
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(Refer to Functional Diagram)
Figure 4. RMS Input Current Comparison
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
0
V
V
O1
O2
= 5V/3A
= 3.3V/3A
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INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
DUAL CONTROLLER
SINGLE PHASE
DUAL CONTROLLER
2-PHASE
20
30
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40
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