Datasheet

LT3641
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TIMING DIAGRAMS
The LT3641 is a dual channel, constant-frequency, current
mode monolithic buck switching regulator with power-on
reset and watchdog timer. Both channels are synchronized
to a single oscillator with frequency set by RT. Operation
can be best understood by referring to the Block Diagram.
Buck Regulators
The high voltage channel is a nonsynchronous buck
regulator that operates from the V
IN
pin. The start of each
oscillator cycle sets an SR latch and turns on the internal
NPN power switch. An amplifi er and comparator monitor
the current fl owing between the V
IN
and SW1 pins, turning
the switch off when this current reaches a level determined
by the voltage at VC1 node. An error amplifi er measures
the output voltage through an external resistor divider tied
to the FB1 pin and servos the VC1 node. The reference
of the error amplifi er is determined by the lower of the
internal reference and the voltage at the SS1 pin. If the error
amplifi er’s output increases, more current is delivered to
the output; if it decreases, less current is delivered.
OPERATION
An active clamp (not shown) on the VC1 node provides
peak current limit. A DA pin current comparator extends
the oscillator cycle until the catch diode current is below
the valley current limit. Both the peak and valley current
limits help to control the inductor current in fault condi-
tions such as shorted output with high V
IN
. Both current
limits are reduced when the voltage at the FB1 pin is below
0.2V. This current foldback helps to control the inductor
current during start-up and overload.
The NPN power switch driver operates from either the V
IN
pin or the BST pin. An external capacitor and diode are
used to generate a voltage between the BST and SW pins.
During the power-up of the LT3641, an internal 5mA current
source charges the external BST capacitor. The regulator
starts switching when the (BST-SW) voltage reaches the
2V threshold. The internal NPN power switch can be fully
saturated for effi cient operation when the (BST-SW) voltage
is between 2.3V and 5.5V.
The low voltage channel is a synchronous buck regulator
that operates from the V
IN2
pin. It starts switching only
FB
RST
WDI
WDO
3641 TD
t
RST
t
UV
t < t
WDL
t
RST
t
DLY
t < t
WDU
t
WDL
< t < t
WDU
t
WDU
t
RST
Power-On Reset Timing
Watchdog Timing