DEMO CIRCUIT 1471

LT3990
QUICK START GUIDE
LT3990
62V, 350mA Step-Down Regulator with 2.5µA
Quiescent Current and Integrated Diodes
DESCRIPTION
Demonstration circuit 1471 is a monolithic step- The catch diode and boost diode are integrated
down DC/DC switching regulator featuring the to reduce the components count and solution
LT3990. The switching frequency is adjustable size. The circuit consumes only 2.5µA of quies-
up to 2.2MHz. The demo circuit is designed for cent current. The current mode control scheme
5V, 350mA output from a 6.5V to 62V input. The creates fast transient response and good loop
wide input range of the LT3990 allows a variety stability. The catch diode current is limited to
of input sources including automotive batteries protect the part under short circuit and overvolt-
and 24V industrial supplies. Low ripple Burst age conditions.
Mode increases the efficiency at the light load
The LT3990 datasheet gives a complete de-
while keeping the output ripple below 5mV in a scription of the part, operation and application
typical application. The part is in shutdown information. The datasheet must be read in con-
when the EN pin is low and active when the pin
junction with this quick start guide for demo cir-
is high. The threshold of the EN pin is accurate
cuit 1471.
at 1V when Vin is above 4.2V. Adding a resistor
divider from Vin to EN can program the LT3990 Design files for this circuit board are avail-
to regulate the output only when Vin is above a able. Call the LTC factory.
desired voltage.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.

Performance Summary (TA = 25oC)

PARAMETER CONDITION VALUE
Minimum Input Voltage 6.5V
Maximum Input Voltage 62V
Output Voltage VOUT 5.04V ±3%
Typical switching Frequency 400kHz
Maximum Output Current 350mA
Typical efficiency VIN=12V, Iout=350mA 83.27%
Typical output voltage Ripple VIN=12V, Iout=350mA 15mV

QUICK START PROCEDURE

Demonstration circuit 1471 is easy to set up to NOTE. When measuring the input or output voltage ripple, care
must be taken to avoid a long ground lead on the oscilloscope
evaluate the performance of the LT3990. Refer probe. Measure the input or output voltage ripple by touching the
to Figure 1 for proper measurement equipment probe tip directly across the Vin or Vout and GND terminals. See
setup and follow the procedure below: Figure 2 for proper scope probe technique.

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1. Place JP1 on the ON position. 5. Once the proper output voltage is
2. With power off, connect the input established, adjust the load within the
power supply to Vin and GND. operating range and observe the out-
put voltage regulation, ripple voltage,
3. Turn on the power at the input. efficiency and other parameters.
NOTE. Make sure that the input voltage does not exceed 62V.

4. Check for the proper output voltage.

NOTE. If there is no output, temporarily disconnect the load to
make sure that the load is not set too high.

Figure 1. Proper Measurement Equipment Setup

VIN

GND

Figure 2. Measuring Input or Output Ripple

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 U1 L1
33uH VOUT
LT3990EMSE LPS6225-333ML E1
VIN VOUT
VIN E3 C2 5V / 350mA
6 9 C1
6.5V - 62V VIN SW 0.22uF C5 22uF
C4 C3 16V R1 22pF 10V
+ 2.2uF 14 11 0603 1.00M
10uF 100V PG BOOST 1206 E2
100V 1%
E4 1210
4 13 GND
GND EN/UVLO BD
3 1
5 NC FB 2
7 NC FB
VOUT 10 NC 16 R2
R6 12 NC RT 316K
15 NC 1%
NC R5
100K GND GND 374K
E6 0402 1%
8 17 0402
PG
(400kHz)
E5
EN/UVLO

VIN
R8
1
ON
2 (Opt)
3
OFF
JP1 R7
(Opt)
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