Features

• Wide Input Range: 3.1V to 25V
• Two Switching Regulators with 3A Output Capability
• Independent Supply to Each Regulator
• Adjustable/Synchronizable Fixed Frequency Operation from 250kHz to 1.5MHz
• Antiphase Switching
• Outputs Can be Paralleled
• Independent, Sequential, Ratiometric or Absolute Tracking Between Outputs
• Independent Soft-Start and Power Good Pins
• Enhanced Short-Circuit Protection
• Low Dropout: 95% Maximum Duty Cycle
• Low Shutdown Current: <10µA
• 20-Lead TSSOP Package with Exposed Leadframe

Typical Application

Description

Both converters are synchronized to either a common external clock input or a resistor programmable fi xed 250kHz to 1.5MHz internal oscillator. At all frequencies, a 180° phase relationship between channels is maintained, reducing voltage ripple and component size. Programmable frequency allows for optimization between effi ciency and external component size.

Minimum input-to-output voltage ratios are improved by allowing the switch to stay on through multiple clock cycles, only switching off when the boost capacitor needs recharging, resulting in ~95% maximum duty cycle.

Each output can be independently disabled using its own soft-start pin, or by using the SHDN pin the entire part can be placed in a low quiescent current shutdown mode.

The LT3501 is available in a 20-lead TSSOP package with exposed leadframe for low thermal resistance.