LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/
LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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The LTC®3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5
are low noise, constant frequency (1.2MHz) switched ca-
pacitor voltage doublers. The LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204B-3.3
can produce a regulated output voltage of 3.3V
from a minimum input voltage of 1.8V (2 alkaline cells)
whereas the LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-5 can produce 5V from
a minimum of 2.7V (Li-Ion battery) input.
LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5 feature automatic Burst Mode®
operation at light loads to maintain low supply current
whereas LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5 feature constant
frequency operation at any load. Built-in soft-start circuitry
prevents excessive inrush current during start-up. Thermal
shutdown and current-limit circuitry allow the parts to
survive a continuous short-circuit from VOUT to GND.
High switching frequency minimizes overall solution
footprint by allowing the use of tiny ceramic capaci-
tors. In shutdown, the load is disconnected from the
input and the quiescent current is reduced to <1µA. The
LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5 are
available in a low profile (0.75mm) 6-lead 2mm × 2mm
DFN package.
Low Noise Regulated
Charge Pump in 2 × 2 DFN
■ Fixed 3.3V or 5V Outputs
■ VIN Range:
1.8V to 4.5V (LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204B-3.3)
2.7V to 5.5V (LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-5)
■ Output Current:
Up to 150mA (LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-5)
Up to 50mA (LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204B-3.3)
■ Automatic Burst Mode® Operation with IQ = 48µA
(LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5)
■ Constant Frequency Operation at All Loads
(LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5)
■ Low Noise Constant Frequency (1.2MHz) Operation*
■ Built-In Soft-Start Reduces Inrush Current
■ Shutdown Disconnects Load from Input
■ Shutdown Current <1µA
■ Short-Circuit/Thermal Protection
■ Available in Low Profile 6-Lead DFN Package
■ 2 AA Cell to 3.3V
■ Li-Ion to 5V
■ USB On-The-Go Devices
■ White LED Drivers
■ Handheld Devices
Output Ripple vs Load Current
Burst Mode is a registered trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
*Protected by U.S. Patents including 6411531.
APPLICATIO S
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, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
OFF ON
VIN
GND
SHDN
VOUT
C–C+
LTC3204-5/
LTC3204B-5
2.2µF 2.2µF
2.2µF
5V
2.7V TO 5.5V
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1, 7
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4
5
6
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
0
0
OUTPUT RIPPLE (mVp-p)
5
10
15
20
30
25 50 75 100
3204 TA01b
125 150
25
OUTPUT CAPACITANCE = 2.2µF
VIN = 3.6V
LTC3204B-5
LTC3204-5
LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/
LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
VIN Input Voltage Range (LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204B-3.3) ● 1.8 4.5 V
(LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-5) ● 2.7 5.5 V
VOUT Output Voltage Range 1.8V < VIN < 4.5V, IOUT < 40mA
1.9V < VIN < 4.5V, IOUT < 50mA (LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204B-3.3) ● 3.168 3.3 3.432 V
2.7V < VIN < 5.5V, IOUT < 65mA
3.1V < VIN < 5.5V, IOUT < 150mA (LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-5) ● 4.8 5 5.2 V
IIN No Load Input Current IOUT = 0 (LTC3204-3.3) 48 µA
IOUT = 0 (LTC3204-5) 60 µA
IOUT = 0 (LTC3204B-3.3) 1.25 mA
IOUT = 0 (LTC3204B-5) 3.6 mA
I
S
H
D
N Shutdown Current
S
H
D
N = 0V, VOUT = 0V 1 µA
IBURST Burst Mode Threshold (LTC3204-3.3) 15 mA
(LTC3204-5) 20 mA
VR Output Ripple IOUT = 100mA 20 mVP-P
η Efficiency VIN = 3V, IOUT = 100mA (LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-5) 82 %
fOSC Switching Frequency ● 0.6 1.2 1.8 MHz
VIH
S
H
D
N Input Threshold ● 1.3 V
VIL
S
H
D
N Input Threshold ● 0.4 V
IIH
S
H
D
N Input Current ● –1 1 µA
IIL
S
H
D
N Input Current
S
H
D
N = 0V ● –1 1 µA
ROL Effective Open-Loop Output VIN = 1.8V, VOUT = 3V (LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204B-3.3) 7 Ω
Resistance (Note 3) VIN = 2.7V, VOUT = 4.5V (LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-5) 6 Ω
ILIM Output Current Limit VOUT = OV 300 mA
TSS Soft-Start Time From the Rising Edge of
S
H
D
N to 90% of VOUT 0.75 ms
VIN to GND ................................................... –0.3V to 6V
VOUT to GND .............................................–0.3V to 5.5V
S
H
D
N to GND ...............................................–0.3V to 6V
VOUT Short-Circuit Duration ............................. Indefinite
Operating Temperature Range (Note 2) ...–40°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature Range .................. –65°C to 125°C
Maximum Junction Temperature .......................... 125°C
(Note 1)
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range. Specifications are at TA = 25°C, VIN = 2.4V (LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204B-3.3) or 3.6V (LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-5),
S
H
D
N = VIN, CFLY = 2.2µF, CIN = 2.2µF, COUT = 2.2µF unless otherwise noted.
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those beyond which the life of a
device may be impaired.
Note 2: The LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5 are
guaranteed to meet performance specifications from 0°C to 70°C.
Specifications over the –40°C to 85°C operating temperature range are
assured by design, characterization and correlation with statistical process
controls.
Note 3: ROL ≡ (2VIN – VOUT)/IOUT
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.
ORDER PART
NUMBER
DC PART
MARKING
LBJV
LBNK
LBVF
LBVG
LTC3204EDC-3.3
LTC3204EDC-5
LTC3204BEDC-3.3
LTC3204BEDC-5
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 80°C/W
EXPOSED PAD IS GND (PIN 7)
MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
TOP VIEW
DC PACKAGE
6-LEAD (2mm × 2mm) PLASTIC DFN
4
5
6
7
3
2
1GND
VIN
VOUT
SHDN
C–
C+
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LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5
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TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50 150
3204 G05
050 100
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50 150
050 100
3204 G04
THRESHOLD VOLTAGE (V)
0.7
0.8
0.6
0.5
0.9
SHDN THRESHOLD LO-TO-HI (V)
0.7
0.8
0.6
0.5
0.9
SHDN THRESHOLD HI-TO-LO (V)
0.6
0.7
0.5
0.4
0.8
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
1.5
FREQUENCY (MHz)
1.50
1.25
1.00
0.75
0.50
0.25
02.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
3204 G01
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
3204 G03
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50
FREQUENCY (MHz)
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8 –20 10 40 70 100 130
3204 G02
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT (mA)
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
3204 G06
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
DEVICE CYCLES
IN AND OUT OF
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
VIN = 4.5V
HIGH-TO-LOW THRESHOLD
LOW-TO-HIGH THRESHOLD
VIN = 3.2V
VIN = 3.2V
VIN = 1.8V VIN = 1.8V
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 1.8V
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 2.4V
Oscillator Frequency vs
Supply Voltage
Oscillator Frequency vs
Temperature
S
H
D
N Threshold Voltage vs
Supply Voltage
Short-Circuit Current vs Supply
(TA = 25°C, CFLY = CIN = COUT = 2.2µF unless otherwise specified)
S
H
D
N LO-to-HI Threshold vs
Temperature
S
H
D
N HI-to-LO Threshold vs
Temperature
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LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5
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SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
1.8
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
02.2 2.6 2.8
2.0 2.4 3.0 3.2
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50 050 100
6
7
5
9
3204 G09
VIN = 1.8V
VOUT = 3V
3204 G12
3204 G143204 G13 3204 G15
3204 G07
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
3204 G08
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
8
IOUT = 1mA
THEORETICAL MAX
IOUT = 30mA
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
3.35
3.30
3.25
3.20
3.15
3.10
3.05 100 200 300 400 500
VIN = 1.8V
VIN = 2.4V
VIN = 3.2V
VOUT = 3.168V
TA = 25°C
TA = 90°C
TA = –45°C
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
1.8
44
NO-LOAD INPUT CURRENT (µA)
NO-LOAD INPUT CURRENT (mA)
46
50
52
54
64
58
2.2 2.6 2.8
3204 G10
48
60
62
56
0
0.2
0.6
0.8
1.0
2.0
1.4
0.4
1.6
1.8
1.2
22.4 33.2
LTC3204B-3.3
LTC3204-3.3
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0.01
0.1
EXCESS INPUT CURRENT (mA)
1
0.01 0.1 1 10 100
3204 G11
10
1000
LTC3204B-3.3
(NON-BURST MODE
OPERATION)
LTC3204-3.3
(BURST MODE
OPERATION)
VIN = 2.4V
VOUT Soft-Start Response Output Ripple Load Transient Response
No-Load Input Current vs
Supply Voltage
Extra Input Current vs Load Current
(IIN-2ILOAD)
Effective Open-Loop Output
Resistance vs Temperature
(TA = 25°C, CFLY = CIN = COUT = 2.2µF unless otherwise specified)
Load Regulation
Output Load Capability at 4%
Below Regulation
(LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204B-3.3 ONLY)
VOUT
20mV/DIV
(AC COUPLED)
IOUT
50mA
30mA
10µs/DIV
VOUT
2V/DIV
S
H
D
N
2V/DIV
500µs/DIV
VOUT
20mV/DIV
(AC COUPLED)
500ns/DIV
VIN = 2.4V
ILOAD = 50mA
VIN = 2.4V
ILOAD = 50mA
VIN = 2.4V
IOUT = 30mA TO 50mA STEP
3204 G13 3204 G14 3204 G15
Efficiency vs Supply Voltage
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2.7 4.5
3.0 3.3 3.6 3.9 4.2
3204 G18
3204 G21
3204 G233204 G22 3204 G24
3204 G16 3204 G17
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
2.7
OUTPUT LOAD (mA)
3.93.0 3.3 3.6 4.2
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
0 50
VIN = 2.7V
VOUT = 4.5V
VOUT = 4.8V
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0
5.20
5.10
5.00
4.90
4.80
4.70
4.60
4.50
300
100 200 400 500
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 2.7V
VIN = 3.6V
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
IOUT = 1mA
THEORETICAL MAX
IOUT = 10mA
IOUT = 100mA
–50
8
7
6
5
4
TA = 25°C
TA = 90°C
TA = –45°C
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
2.7
50
NO-LOAD INPUT CURRENT (µA)
NO-LOAD INPUT CURRENT (mA)
54
58
62
33.3 3.6 3.9
3204 G19
4.2
66
70
52
56
60
64
68
0
0.8
1.6
2.4
3.2
4.0
0.4
1.2
2.0
2.8
3.6
4.5
LTC3204B-5
LTC3204-5
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0.01
0.1
EXCESS INPUT CURRENT (mA)
1
0.01 0.1 1 10 100
3204 G20
10
1000
LTC3204B-5
(N0N-BURST MODE
OPERATION)
LTC3204-5
(BURST-MODE
OPERATION)
VIN = 3.6V
Load Regulation Output Load Capability at 4%
Below Regulation
Effective Open-Loop Output
Resistance vs Temperature
VOUT Soft-Start Output Ripple Load Transient Response
No-Load Input Current vs
Supply Voltage Efficiency vs Supply Voltage
Extra Input Current vs Load Current
(IIN-2ILOAD)
(TA = 25°C, CFLY = CIN = COUT = 2.2µF unless otherwise specified)
(LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-5 ONLY)
VOUT
50mV/DIV
(AC COUPLED)
IOUT
100mA
60mA
10µs/DIV
VOUT
2V/DIV
S
H
D
N
5V/DIV
500µs/DIV
VOUT
20mV/DIV
(AC COUPLED)
500ns/DIV
VIN = 3.6V
IOUT = 100mA
VIN = 3.6V
IOUT = 100mA
VIN = 3.6V
IOUT = 60mA TO 100mA STEP
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GND (Pin 1, 7): Ground. These pins should be tied to a
ground plane for best performance. The exposed pad must
be soldered to PCB ground to provide electrical contact
and optimum thermal performance.
VIN (Pin 2): Input Supply Voltage. VIN should be bypassed
with a 1µF to 4.7µF low ESR ceramic capacitor.
VOUT (Pin 3): Regulated Output Voltage. VOUT should be
bypassed with a low ESR ceramic capacitor providing at
least 2µF of capacitance as close to the pin as possible
for best performance.
C+ (Pin 4): Flying Capacitor Positive Terminal.
C– (Pin 5): Flying Capacitor Negative Terminal.
S
H
D
N (Pin 6): Active Low Shutdown Input. A low on
S
H
D
N disables the LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/
LTC3204B-5. This pin must not be allowed to float.
–
+
VOUT
VIN
SHDN
C+
C–
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CHARGE
PUMP
1.2MHz
OSCILLATOR
SOFT-START
AND
SWITCH CONTROL
GND
5
4
1, 7
2
3
6
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The LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5
use a switched capacitor charge pump to boost VIN to a
regulated output voltage. Regulation is achieved by sensing
the output voltage through an internal resistor divider and
modulating the charge pump output current based on the
error signal. A 2-phase nonoverlapping clock activates the
charge pump switches. The flying capacitor is charged from
VIN on the first phase of the clock. On the second phase
of the clock it is stacked in series with VIN and connected
to VOUT. This sequence of charging and discharging the
flying capacitor continues at a free running frequency of
1.2MHz (typ).
Shutdown Mode
In shutdown mode, all circuitry is turned off and the
LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5
draws only leakage current from the VIN supply. Further-
more, VOUT is disconnected from VIN. The
S
H
D
N pin is a
CMOS input with a threshold voltage of approximately 0.7V.
The LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5
are in shutdown when a logic low is applied to the
S
H
D
N
pin. Since the
S
H
D
N pin is a very high impedance CMOS
input, it should never be allowed to float. To ensure that
its state is defined, it must always be driven with a valid
logic level.
Since the output voltages of these devices can go above
the input voltage, special circuitry is required to control
the internal logic. Detection logic will draw an input current
of 5µA when the devices are in shutdown. However, this
current will be eliminated if the output voltage (VOUT) is
less than approximately 0.8V.
Burst Mode Operation
The LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5 provide automatic Burst
Mode operation to reduce supply current at light loads.
Burst Mode operation is initiated if the output load current
falls below an internally programmed threshold. Once
(Refer to the Block Diagram)
Burst Mode operation is initiated, the part shuts down
the internal oscillator to reduce the switching losses and
goes into a low current state. This state is referred to as
the sleep state in which the IC consumes only about 40µA
from the input. When the output voltage droops enough
to overcome the burst comparator hysteresis, the part
wakes up and commences normal fixed frequency opera-
tion. The output capacitor recharges and causes the part
to reenter the sleep state if the output load still remains
less than the Burst Mode threshold. This Burst Mode
threshold varies with VIN, VOUT and the choice of output
storage capacitor.
Soft-Start
The LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5
have built-in soft-start circuitry to prevent excessive current
flow during start-up. The soft-start is achieved by charging
an internal capacitor with a very weak current source. The
voltage on this capacitor, in turn, slowly ramps the amount
of current available to the output storage capacitor from
zero to a value of 300mA over a period of approximately
0.75ms. The soft-start circuit is reset in the event of a
commanded shutdown or thermal shutdown.
Short-Circuit/Thermal Protection
The LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5
have built-in short-circuit current limit as well as over-tem-
perature protection. During a short-circuit condition, they
will automatically limit their output current to approximately
300mA. At higher temperatures, or if the input voltage is
high enough to cause excessive self-heating of the part,
the thermal shutdown circuitry will shutdown the charge
pump once the junction temperature exceeds approximately
160°C. It will enable the charge pump once the junction
temperature drops back to approximately 150°C. The
LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5 will
cycle in and out of thermal shutdown indefinitely without
latchup or damage until the short-circuit condition on
VOUT is removed.
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Power Efficiency
The power efficiency (η) of the LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/
LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5 is similar to that of a linear
regulator with an effective input voltage of twice the actual
input voltage. This occurs because the input current for a
voltage doubling charge pump is approximately twice the
output current. In an ideal regulating voltage doubler the
power efficiency would be given by:
η = = =
P
P
V I
V I
V
V
OUT
IN
OUT OUT
IN OUT
OUT
IN
•
• 2 2
At moderate to high output power, the switching losses
and the quiescent current of the LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/
LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5 are negligible and the expres-
sion above is valid. For example, with VIN = 3V, IOUT =
100mA and VOUT regulating to 5V, the measured efficiency
is 81.8% which is in close agreement with the theoretical
83.3% calculation.
Maximum Available Output Current
For the LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/
LTC3204B-5,the maximum available output current and
voltage can be calculated from the effective open-loop
output resistance, ROL, and the effective input voltage,
2VIN(MIN).
(fOSC), value of the flying capacitor (CFLY), the nonoverlap
time, the internal switch resistances (RS), and the ESR of
the external capacitors. A first order approximation for
ROL is given below:
R R f C
OL S OSC FLY
≅∑+21
•
Typical ROL values as a function of temperature are shown
in Figure 2.
Figure 1. Equivalent Open-Loop Circuit
From Fig. 1, the available current is given by:
IV V
R
OUT IN OUT
OL
=2 –
Effective Open Loop Output Resistance (ROL)
The effective open loop output resistance (ROL) of a charge
pump is a very important parameter which determines the
strength of the charge pump. The value of this parameter
depends on many factors such as the oscillator frequency
Figure 2. Typical ROL vs Temperature
VIN, VOUT Capacitor Selection
The style and value of capacitors used with the LTC3204-3.3/
LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5 determine several
important parameters such as regulator control loop sta-
bility, output ripple, charge pump strength and minimum
start-up time.
To reduce noise and ripple, it is recommended that low
ESR (<0.1Ω) ceramic capacitors be used for both CIN and
COUT. These capacitors should be 1µF or greater. Tantalum
and aluminum capacitors are not recommended because
of their high ESR.
The value of COUT directly controls the amount of output
ripple for a given load current. Increasing the size of COUT
will reduce the output ripple at the expense of higher
minimum turn-on time. The peak-to-peak output ripple
is approximately given by the expression:
VI
f C
RIPPLE P P OUT
OSC OUT
( ) •
−≅2
+
–
ROL
IOUT VOUT
2VIN
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–
S=1 TO 4
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TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
0 50
EFFECTIVE OPEN-LOOP OUTPUT RESISTANCE (Ω)
VIN = 2.7V
VOUT = 4.5V
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where fOSC is the oscillator frequency (typically
1.2MHz) and COUT is the value of output charge storage
capacitor.
Also, the value and style of the output capacitor can signifi-
cantly affect the stability of the LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/
LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5. As shown in the Block
Diagram, the LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-
3.3/LTC3204B-5 use a linear control loop to adjust
the strength of the charge pump to match the current
required at the output. The error signal of this loop is
stored directly on the output storage capacitor. This out-
put capacitor also serves to form the dominant pole of
the control loop. To prevent ringing or instability on the
LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5,
it is important to maintain at least 1µF of capacitance over
all conditions.
Excessive ESR on the output capacitor can degrade the loop
stability of the LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/
LTC3204B-5. The closed loop output resistance of the
LTC3204-5 is designed to be 0.5Ω. For a 100mA load
current change, the output voltage will change by about
50mV. If the output capacitor has 0.5Ω or more of ESR,
the closed loop frequency response will cease to roll
off in a simple one-pole fashion and poor load transient
response or instability could result. Ceramic capacitors
typically have exceptional ESR performance and combined
with a good board layout should yield very good stability
and load transient performance.
As the value of COUT controls the amount of output ripple,
the value of CIN controls the amount of ripple present at
the input pin (VIN). The input current to the LTC3204-3.3/
LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5 will be relatively
constant during the input charging phase or the output
charging phase but will drop to zero during the nonoverlap
times. Since the nonoverlap time is small (~25ns), these
missing notches will result in only a small perturbation
on the input power supply line. Note that a higher ESR
capacitor such as tantalum will have higher input noise
due to the voltage drop in the ESR. Therefore, ceramic
capacitors are again recommended for their exceptional
ESR performance.
Further input noise reduction can be achieved by powering
the LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5
through a very small series inductor as shown in Figure 3.
A 10nH inductor will reject the fast current notches,
thereby presenting a nearly constant current load to the
input power supply. For economy, the 10nH inductor can
be fabricated on the PC board with about 1cm (0.4") of
PC board trace.
Figure 3. 10nH Inductor Used for
Additional Input Noise Reduction
Flying Capacitor Selection
Warning: A polarized capacitor such as tantalum or
aluminum should never be used for the flying capaci-
tor since its voltage can reverse upon start-up of the
LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5.
Low ESR ceramic capacitors should always be used for
the flying capacitor.
The flying capacitor controls the strength of the charge
pump. In order to achieve the rated output current, it is
necessary to have at least 1µF of capacitance for the fly-
ing capacitor.
For very light load applications, the flying capacitor may be
reduced to save space or cost. From the first order approxi-
mation of ROL in the section “Effective Open-Loop Output
Resistance,” the theoretical minimum output resistance
of a voltage doubling charge pump can be expressed by
the following equation:
RV V
I f C
L MIN IN OUT
OUT OSC FLY
02 1
( ) –
•
= ≅
where fOSC is the switching frequency (1.2MHz) and CFLY
is the value of the flying capacitor. The charge pump
will typically be weaker than the theoretical limit due to
additional switch resistance. However, for very light load
applications, the above expression can be used as a guide-
line in determining a starting capacitor value.
LTC3204-3.3/
LTC3204-5
0.22µF 2.2µF
VIN
GND
1cm OF WIRE
10nH
VIN
1
2
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COUT
0603
CIN
0603
CFLY
0603
GND
VOUT
VIN
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C+
C–
Ceramic Capacitors
Ceramic capacitors of different materials lose their capaci-
tance with higher temperature and voltage at different rates.
For example, a capacitor made of X5R or X7R material
will retain most of its capacitance from –40°C to 85°C
whereas a Z5U or Y5V style capacitor will lose considerable
capacitance over that range. Z5U and Y5V capacitors may
also have a poor voltage coefficient causing them to lose
60% or more of their capacitance when the rated voltage
is applied. Therefore when comparing different capacitors,
it is often more appropriate to compare the amount of
achievable capacitance for a given case size rather than
discussing the specified capacitance value. For example,
over rated voltage and temperature conditions, a 1µF 10V
Y5V ceramic capacitor in a 0603 case may not provide any
more capacitance than a 0.22µF 10V X7R capacitor avail-
able in the same 0603 case. In fact, for most LTC3204-3.3/
LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5 applications, these
capacitors can be considered roughly equivalent. The
capacitor manufacturer’s data sheet should be consulted
to ensure the desired capacitance at all temperatures and
voltages.
Below is a list of ceramic capacitor manufacturers and
how to contact them:
AVX www.avxcorp.com
Kemet www.kemet.com
Murata www.murata.com
Taiyo Yuden www.t-yuden.com
Vishay www.vishay.com
TDK www.component.tdk.com
Layout Considerations
Due to the high switching frequency and high transient
currents produced by LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-
3.3/LTC3204B-5, careful board layout is necessary for
optimum performance. A true ground plane and short
connections to all the external capacitors will improve per-
formance and ensure proper regulation under all conditions.
Figure 4 shows an example layout for the LTC3204-3.3/
LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5.
Thermal Management
For higher input voltages and maximum output cur-
rent, there can be substantial power dissipation in the
LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5. If
the junction temperature increases above approximately
160°C, the thermal shutdown circuitry will automatically
deactivate the output. To reduce the maximum junction
temperature, a good thermal connection to the PC board
is recommended. Connecting the GND pin (Pin 1) and
the exposed pad of the DFN package (Pin 7) to a ground
plane under the device on two layers of the PC board
can reduce the thermal resistance of the package and PC
board considerably.
Derating Power at High Temperatures
To prevent an overtemperature condition in high power
applications, Figure 5 should be used to determine the
maximum combination of ambient temperature and power
dissipation.
The power dissipated in the LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/
LTC3204B-3.3/LTC3204B-5 should always fall under the
line shown for a given ambient temperature. The power
dissipation in the LTC3204-3.3/ LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/
LTC3204B-5 is given by the expression:
P V V I
D IN OUT OUT
=( – )•2
This derating curve assumes a maximum thermal resis-
tance, θJA, of 80°C/W for the 2mm × 2mm DFN package.
Figure 4. Recommended Layout
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U
This can be achieved from a printed circuit board layout
with a solid ground plane and a good connection to the
ground pins of LTC3204-3.3/LTC3204-5/LTC3204B-3.3/
LTC3204B-5 and the exposed pad of the DFN package.
Figure 5. Maximum Power Dissipation
vs Ambient Temperature
Operation out of this curve will cause the junction tem-
perature to exceed 160°C which may trigger the thermal
shutdown.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (C)
POWER DISSIPATION (W)
3204 G05
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
–50 050 75
–25 25 100 125 150
DC Package
6-Lead Plastic DFN (2mm × 2mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1703)
2.00 ±0.10
(4 SIDES)
NOTE:
1. DRAWING TO BE MADE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229 VARIATION OF (WCCD-2)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE
TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE
0.38 ± 0.05
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
0.56 ± 0.05
(2 SIDES)
0.75 ±0.05
R = 0.115
TYP
1.37 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
1
3
64
PIN 1 BAR
TOP MARK
(SEE NOTE 6)
0.200 REF
0.00 – 0.05
(DC6) DFN 1103
0.25 ± 0.05
1.42 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
0.61 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
1.15 ±0.05
0.675 ±0.05
2.50 ±0.05
PACKAGE
OUTLINE
0.25 ± 0.05
0.50 BSC
0.50 BSC
PIN 1
CHAMFER OF
EXPOSED PAD
Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However,
no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation that
the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
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2.2µF
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DRIVE UP TO 5 LEDS
ON OFF
VSHDN
(APPLY PWM WAVEFORM FOR
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100Ω100Ω100Ω100Ω100Ω
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C–C+
LTC3204-3.3/
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2.2µF 2.2µF
2.2µF
VIN
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3204 TA02
1, 7
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4
5
6