Datasheet
LTM8020
11
8020fd
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Table 1. Recommended External Component Values and Configuration
V
IN
 RANGE V
OUT
C
IN
C
OUT
R
ADJ
BIAS CONNECTION
4.5V - 36V 1.25V 2.2μF 50V 1206 X7R 47μF 6.3V 1206 X5R Open >2V, < 25V
4.5V - 36V 1.5V 2.2μF 50V 1206 X7R 47μF 6.3V 1206 X5R 2.43M >2V, < 25V
4.5V - 36V 1.8V 2.2μF 50V 1206 X7R 47μF 6.3V 1206 X5R 1.1M >2V, < 25V
4.5V - 36V 2.5V 2.2μF 50V 1206 X7R 22μF 6.3V 1206 X7R 499k V
OUT
4.5V - 36V 3.3V 2.2μF 50V 1206 X7R 10μF 6.3V 1206 X7R 301k V
OUT
6.5V - 36V 5V 2.2μF 50V 1206 X7R 10μF 6.3V 1206 X7R 165k V
OUT
4.5V - 15V 1.25V 2.2μF 16V 0805 X7R 22μF 6.3V 1206 X7R Open V
IN
4.5V - 15V 1.5V 2.2μF 16V 0805 X7R 10μF 6.3V 0805 X7R 2.43M V
IN
4.5V - 15V 1.8V 2.2μF 16V 0805 X7R 10μF 6.3V 0805 X7R 1.1M V
IN
4.5V - 15V 2.5V 2.2μF 16V 0805 X7R 10μF 6.3V 0805 X7R 499k V
IN
4.5V - 15V 3.3V 2.2μF 16V 0805 X7R 10μF 6.3V 0805 X7R 301k V
OUT
6.5V - 15V 5V 2.2μF 16V 0805 X7R None 165k V
OUT
9V - 24V 1.25V 1μF 25V 0805 X7R 47μF 6.3V 0805 X5R Open V
IN
9V - 24V 1.5V 1μF 25V 0805 X7R 47μF 6.3V 0805 X7R 2.43M V
IN
9V - 24V 1.8V 1μF 25V 0805 X7R 10μF 6.3V 0805 X7R 1.1M V
IN
9V - 24V 2.5V 1μF 25V 0805 X7R 10μF 6.3V 0805 X7R 499k V
IN
9V - 24V 3.3V 1μF 25V 0805 X7R 10μF 6.3V 0805 X7R 301k V
OUT
9V - 24V 5V 4.7μF 25V 0805 X7R 10μF 6.3V 0805 X5R 165k V
OUT
18V - 36V 1.25V 2.2μF 50V 1206 X7R 47μF 6.3V 1206 X5R Open >2V, <25V
18V - 36V 1.5V 2.2μF 50V 1206 X7R 47μF 6.3V 1206 X5R 2.43M >2V, <25V
18V - 36V 1.8V 2.2μF 50V 1206 X7R 22μF 6.3V 1206 X7R 1.1M >2V, <25V
18V - 36V 2.5V 2.2μF 50V 1206 X7R 10μF 6.3V 0805 X7R 499k V
OUT
18V - 36V 3.3V 2.2μF 50V 1206 X7R 10μF 6.3V 0805 X7R 301k V
OUT
18V - 36V 5V 2.2μF 50V 1206 X7R 10μF 6.3V 0805 X7R 165k V
OUT
3.3V - 30V –3.3V 2.2μF 50V 1206 X7R 22μF 6.3V 0805 X7R 301k V
OUT
5V - 30V –5V 2.2μF 50V 1206 X7R 10μF 6.3V 0805 X7R 165k V
OUT
Minimum Input Voltage
The LTM8020 is a step-down converter, so a minimum 
amount of headroom is required to keep the output in 
regulation. For most applications at full load, the input 
needs to be at least 1.5V above the desired output. In 
addition, the input voltage required to turn on depends 
upon how the SHDN pin is tied. It takes more input voltage 
to turn on if SHDN is tied to V
IN
 than if the turn-on is 
controlled by raising SHDN when V
IN
 is in the required 
operating range. A graph of the input voltage required to 
turn the LTM8020 on when SHDN is tied to V
IN
 or when 
SHDN is switched is given in the Typical Performance 
Characteristics section.
Electromagnetic Compliance
The LTM8020 was evaluated by an independent nationally 
recognized test lab and found to be compliant with EN55022 
class B: 2006 by a wide margin. A sample graph of the 
LTM8020’s radiated EMC performance is given in the 
Typical Performance Characteristics section, while further 
data, operating conditions and test setup are detailed in 
the electromagnetic compatibility test report, available 
on the Linear Technology website. Conducted emissions 
requirements may be met by adding an appropriate input 
power line filter. The proper implementation of this filter 
depends upon the system operating and performance 
conditions as a whole, of which the LTM8020 is typically 
only a component, so conducted emissions are not 
addressed at this level.










