Silent Switcher ® Architecture
Ultralow EMI Emissions
Optional Spread Spectrum Modulation
High Efficiency at High Frequency
Up to 96% Efficiency at 1MHz, 12VIN to 5VOUT
Up to 95% Efficiency at 2MHz, 12VIN to 5VOUT
Wide Input Voltage Range: 3.4V to 42V
5A Maximum Continuous, 7A Peak Output
Ultralow Quiescent Current Burst Mode® Operation
2.5µA IQ Regulating 12VIN to 3.3VOUT
Output Ripple < 10mVP-P
Fast Minimum Switch On-Time: 30ns
Low Dropout Under All Conditions: 100mV at 1A
Forced Continuous Mode
Adjustable and Synchronizable: 200kHz to 3MHz
Output Soft-Start and Tracking
Small 20-Lead 4mm × 3mm LQFN Package
AEC-Q100 Qualification in Progress
The LT8636 synchronous step-down regulator features Silent Switcher architecture designed to minimize EMI emissions while delivering high efficiency at high switching frequencies. Peak current mode control with a 30ns minimum on-time allows high step-down ratios even at high switching frequencies.
The LT8636’s ultralow 2.5µA quiescent current—with the output in full regulation—enables applications requiring highest efficiency at very small load currents. A CLKOUT pin enables synchronizing other regulators to the LT8636.
Burst Mode operation enables ultralow standby current consumption, forced continuous mode can control frequency harmonics across the entire output load range, or spread spectrum operation can further reduce EMI emissions. Soft-start and tracking functionality is accessed via the TR/SS pin, and an accurate input voltage UVLO threshold can be set using the EN/UV pin.
Applications
Automotive and Industrial Supplies
General Purpose Step-Down