Linear Technology Corporation has announced the LT8631, a 1A, 100V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 90 per cent while Burst Mode operation keeps quiescent current under 7µA in no-load standby conditions. Its 3V to 100V input voltage range makes it suitable for 48V automotive systems, dual battery transportation, industrial and 36V to 72V telecom applications. Its internal high-efficiency switches deliver up to 1A of continuous output current to voltages as low as 0.8V. The LT8631’s Burst Mode operation offers ultralow quiescent current, making it well suited for applications such as automotive ‘always-on’ systems, which need to extend operating battery life. The LT8631’s unique design maintains a minimum dropout voltage, enabling it to operate with duty cycles up to 99 per cent. Its resistor programmable 100kHz to 1MHz frequency range and synchronisation capability enable optimisation between efficiency and external component size. The LT8631’s 20-lead TSSOP package with high-voltage lead spacing ensures a compact, thermally efficient footprint for high voltage applications.
The LT8631 utilises internal top and bottom high efficiency power switches with the necessary boost diode, oscillator, control and logic circuitry integrated into a single die. Low-ripple Burst Mode operation maintains high efficiency at low output currents while keeping output ripple below 10mVP-P. Special design techniques enable high efficiency over a wide input voltage range, and the LT8631’s current mode topology enables fast transient response and excellent loop stability. Other features include robust short-circuit protection, a power good flag, output voltage tracking and thermal protection.
The LT8631EFE is offered in a thermally enhanced TSSOP-20 package. An industrial temperature version, the LT8631IFE, is tested and guaranteed to operate from a –40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature. A high-temperature version, the LT8631HFE, is tested and guaranteed to operate from a –40°C to 150°C operating junction temperature. Pricing starts at US$3.60 each in 1,000-piece quantities and all versions are available from stock.
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