Datasheet

LT3684
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3684f
maximum load current should be derated as the ambient
temperature approaches 125°C.
Power dissipation within the LT3684 can be estimated by
calculating the total power loss from an effi ciency measure-
ment and subtracting the catch diode loss and inductor
loss. The die temperature is calculated by multiplying the
LT3684 power dissipation by the thermal resistance from
junction to ambient.
Figure 9. A Well Chosen Input Network Prevents Input Voltage Overshoot and
Ensures Reliable Operation when the LT3684 is Connected to a Live Supply
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
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LT3684
4.7µF
V
IN
20V/DIV
I
IN
10A/DIV
20µs/DIV
V
IN
CLOSING SWITCH
SIMULATES HOT PLUG
I
IN
(9a)
(9b)
LOW
IMPEDANCE
ENERGIZED
24V SUPPLY
STRAY
INDUCTANCE
DUE TO 6 FEET
(2 METERS) OF
TWISTED PAIR
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LT3684
4.7µF0.1µF
0.7Ω
V
IN
20V/DIV
I
IN
10A/DIV
20µs/DIV
DANGER
RINGING V
IN
MAY EXCEED
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATING
(9c)
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LT3684
4.7µF
22µF
35V
AI.EI.
3684 F09
V
IN
20V/DIV
I
IN
10A/DIV
20µs/DIV
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Other Linear Technology Publications
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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 100
shows how to generate a bipolar output supply using a
buck regulator.