DESCRIPTION
The LTC®1701 is the industry’s first 5-lead SOT-23 step down, current mode, DC/DC converter. Intended for small to medium power applications, it operates from 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage range and switches at 1MHz, allowing the use of tiny, low cost capacitors and inductors 2mm or less in height. The output voltage is adjustable from 1.25V to 5V. A built-in 0.28Ω switch allows up to 0.5A of output current at high efficiency. OPTI-LOOPTM compensation allows the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of loads and output capacitors.

FEATURES
■ Tiny 5-Lead SOT-23 Package
■ Uses Tiny Capacitors and Inductor
■ High Frequency Operation: 1MHz
■ High Output Current: 500mA
■ Low RDS(ON) Internal Switch: 0.28Ω
■ High Efficiency: Up to 94%
■ Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line and Load Transient Response
■ Short-Circuit Protected
■ Low Quiescent Current: 135µA
■ Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
■ Ultralow Shutdown Current: IQ < 1µA
■ Peak Inductor Current Independent of Inductor Value
■ Output Voltages from 5V Down to 1.25V

APPLICATIONS
■ PDAs/Palmtop PCs
■ Digital Cameras
■ Cellular Phones
■ Portable Media Players
■ PC Cards
■ Handheld Equipment