LTC3528B-2
OPERATION (Refer to Block Diagram)
Error Amplifier
The error amplifier is a transconductance type. The nonin-
verting input is internally connected to the 1.20V reference
and the inverting input is connected to FB. Clamps limit
the minimum and maximum error amp output voltage for
improved large-signal transient response. Power converter
control loop compensation is provided internally. A voltage
divider from VOUT to ground programs the output voltage
via FB from 1.6V to 5.25V.
VOUT
=
1.20V
•
1+
R2
R1
Current Sensing
Lossless current sensing converts the peak current signal
of the N-channel MOSFET switch into a voltage which
is summed with the internal slope compensation. The
summed signal is compared to the error amplifier output
to provide a peak current control command for the PWM.
Current Limit
The current limit comparator shuts off the N-channel
MOSFET switch once its threshold is reached. The cur-
rent limit comparator delay to output is typically 60ns.
Peak switch current is limited to approximately 1.5A,
independent of input or output voltage, unless VOUT falls
below 0.7V, in which case the current limit is cut in half.
Zero Current Comparator
The zero current comparator monitors the inductor cur-
rent to the output and shuts off the synchronous rectifier
when this current reduces to approximately 20mA. This
prevents the inductor current from reversing in polarity,
improving efficiency at light loads.
Synchronous Rectifier
To control inrush current and to prevent the inductor
current from running away when VOUT is close to VIN, the
P-channel MOSFET synchronous rectifier is only enabled
when VOUT > (VIN + 0.24V).
Anti-Ringing Control
The anti-ringing control connects a resistor across the
inductor to prevent high frequency ringing on the SW pin
during discontinuous current mode operation. The ringing
of the resonant circuit formed by L and CSW (capacitance
on SW pin) is low energy, but can cause EMI radiation.
Output Disconnect
The LTC3528B-2 is designed to allow true output discon-
nect by eliminating body diode conduction of the internal
P-channel MOSFET rectifier. This allows for VOUT to go to
zero volts during shutdown, drawing no current from the
input source. It also enables inrush current limiting at turn-
on, minimizing surge currents seen by the input supply.
Note that to obtain the advantages of output disconnect,
a Schottky diode cannot be connected between SW and
VOUT. The output disconnect feature also allows VOUT to be
forced above the programmed regulation voltage, without
any reverse current into a battery on VIN.
Thermal Shutdown
If the die temperature exceeds 160°C, the LTC3528B-2
enters thermal shutdown. All switches will be turned off
and the soft-start capacitor will be discharged. The device
will be enabled again when the die temperature drops by
approximately 15°C.
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