Datasheet

LT3493
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
High Temperature Considerations
The die temperature of the LT3493 must be lower than the
maximum rating of 125°C. This is generally not a concern
unless the ambient temperature is above 85°C. For higher
temperatures, care should be taken in the layout of the
circuit to ensure good heat sinking of the LT3493. The
maximum load current should be derated as the ambient
temperature approaches 125°C. The die temperature is
calculated by multiplying the LT3493 power dissipation by
the thermal resistance from junction to ambient. Power
dissipation within the LT3493 can be estimated by calcu-
lating the total power loss from an effi ciency measure-
ment and subtracting the catch diode loss. The resulting
temperature rise at full load is nearly independent of input
voltage. Thermal resistance depends on the layout of the
circuit board, but 64°C/W is typical for the (2mm × 3mm)
DFN (DCB) package.
Outputs Greater Than 6V
For outputs greater than 6V, add a resistor of 1k to 2.5k
across the inductor to damp the discontinuous ringing
of the SW node, preventing unintended SW current. The
12V Step-Down Converter circuit in the Typical Applica-
tions section shows the location of this resistor. Also note
that for outputs above 6V, the input voltage range will be
limited by the maximum rating of the BOOST pin. The 12V
circuit shows how to overcome this limitation using an
additional zener diode.
Other Linear Technology Publications
Application notes AN19, AN35 and AN44 contain more
detailed descriptions and design information for Buck
regulators and other switching regulators. The LT1376
data sheet has a more extensive discussion of output
ripple, loop compensation and stability testing. Design
Note DN100 shows how to generate a bipolar output
supply using a Buck regulator.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
V
IN
3.6V TO 25V
0.1μF
3.3μH
MBRM140
47μF
3493 TA02
2.2μF
V
OUT
0.78V
1.2A
V
IN
BOOST
GND FB
SHDN
SW
LT3493
1N4148
ON OFF
V
IN
3.6V TO 25V
0.1μF
5μH
MBRM140
26.1k
22μF
3493 TA03
2.2μF
20k
V
OUT
1.8V
1.2A
V
IN
BOOST
GND FB
SHDN
SW
LT3493
1N4148
ON OFF
0.78V Step-Down Converter
1.8V Step-Down Converter
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