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again leads the power density race. Our
advanced technology yields a very small
footprint, reduces wasted power, and
offers the highest power density in its
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UEI30 1 x 2” 30W 3.3 to 15Vout http://www.murata-ps.com/uei30

UEI 1.6 x 2” 50-60W 3.3 to 15Vout http://www.murata-ps.com/uei

UWE 1/8 Brick to 75W 3.3 to 24Vout http://www.murata-ps.com/uwe

UQQ 1/4 Brick to 100W 3.3 to 24Vout http://www.murata-ps.com/uqq

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NiQor High Voltage DC/DC Converters

D C -D C C onverters
High input voltage, non-isolated brick dc-dc converters

The high input voltage NiQor® family of dc-dc converters offer a

unique solution for converting high-powered, variable voltages to
a wide range of output voltages. The converter is a non-isolated
buck-cascaded-boost regulator, which employs synchronous
rectification to achieve extremely high conversion efficiency.
Suitable for use in IBA or to provide a regulated output voltage
from a battery source or other variable voltage source. Can be
configured to Buck the input voltage down or Boost the input
voltage up using a single external resistor.

Features
OPERATIONAL PROTECTION/CONTROL
 Efficiency 93-95% typical at full load  Input under-voltage lockout (UVLO)
 Wide input voltage ranges:  Output current limit (OCP) and short circuit protection
 9-20V (NQ20); 9-40V (NQ40); 9-60V (NQ60)  Output over-voltage protection (OVP)
 Maximum input/output currents up to 40A  Thermal shutdown (OTP)
 Suitable for use in Intermediate Bus Architectures  Output voltage trim
 On-board input and output filtering
BATTERY CHARGING
 No minimum load requirement
Key features of “C” version:
 Remote sense and wide output voltage trim
 Provides the power conversion platform for battery charging
SAFETY  Output current limit is externally controlled for constant-current charging
 TUV certified to EN60950-1 for all participating countries  Current can be set with an external resistor or an active circuit
 Meets 2006/95/EC and 89/336/EEC directives  Current analog signal provided for instrumentation and control functions
 Meets UL94V-0 flammability requirements  Ideal diode output stage with zero back-drive currents prevents discharge of
MECHANICAL battery when not charging
 Industry standard pin-out configurations  Output voltage set-point is independently controlled through trim pin
 Industry standard footprints:  Unit will smoothly transition between current and voltage modes as charging
 Eighth Brick: 0.90” x 2.3” x 0.50” cycle needs charge
 Quarter Brick: 1.45” x 2.3” x 0.50”

Input
Output Maximum Input/ Typ. Efficiency
1/8 Brick
1/4 Brick

Voltage Derated Current

Voltage Output Current (% load) Part Number *
Range @ 55 °C, 200LFM
Vdc Vdc A 50% 100%

10A • 94 93 10A NQ20(W/T)20EGC10xxx

9-20 0-20V 20A • 94 93 20A NQ20(W/T)20ETC20xxx
40A • 95 94 40A NQ20(W/T)20QGC40xxx
8A • 95 94 8A NQ40(W/T)40EGC08xxx
9-40 0-40V 15A • 95 94 15A NQ40(W/T)40ETC15xxx
30A • 95 94 30A NQ40(W/T)40QGC30xxx
5A • 96 95 5A NQ60(W/T)60EGC05xxx
9-60 0-60V 10A • 96 95 10A NQ60(W/T)60ETC10xxx
20A • 96 95 20A NQ60(W/T)60QGC20xxx
* Options available – C: current trim, W: buck/boost, T: buck only.

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 HEALTHCARE POWER SUPPLIES
Embedded Power

Emerson Network Power – Embedded Power is a World Leader in Healthcare

Power Supply Products

The Embedded Power business of Emerson Network Power has been designing and Medical Applications
developing power supply products for the healthcare industry for over 35 years.
Bio Life Sciences
Uniting the well-known Astec and Artesyn brands, Emerson offers thousands of
 Immunoassay systems
standard, modified and custom power supply products.  In-Vitro diagnostics
 Microbiology
As a trusted partner with the world’s top medical imaging and in-vitro diagnostics  Centrifuges
companies, Emerson understands the medical device customers’ quality system  Clinical chemistry
requirements in design, purchasing and production controls as well as post-market  Osmometers
surveillance.  PCRs

Dental
 Gamma imaging systems
 CAD/CAM systems
 Oral care equipment
 Digital radiography
 X-ray machines

Imaging
 Ultrasound scanners
 Computed Tomography (CT) scan
 Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
 Nuclear medicine
 X-ray machines

Emerson’s extensive AC-DC power supply portfolio covers a 3 to 4,920 W power

band while the DC-DC converter range covers a 3 to 700 W power band.

One of the most popular products for healthcare Laboratory

equipment is Emerson’s iMP Series modular AC-  Chemical analysis equipment
DC power supplies, which has medical approval to  Mass analyzers
 Lab automation
EN6061-1 Type B. A range of hardware modules
 Sterilization
gives designers millions of combinations to meet
 Electron microscopes
their individual needs and appropriate agency
requirements without further certification. It
iMP Series can also be digitally configured, monitored and
Power Supply
controlled using a graphical software interface.
Medical
Emerson also offers a range of external power  Ophthalmic Equipment
 Surgical systems
adapters with medical approval to EN6061-1
 Ophthalmoscopes
Type B, many of which are also IEC 60950-1  Surgical/Medical Devices
safety certified and applicable to in-vitro  Surgical equipment
diagnostic applications.  Patient monitoring
 Patient therapy

iMP Series
For more information on Healthcare Power Supplies
Digital Software go to www.HealthcarePowerSupplies.com

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Finding the right Power Inductor for your DC/DC

P ow er I nductor
Converter in 30 seconds?
You think it’s impossible? Not anymore, with our new, free downloadable Wurth
Electronics Midcom Inductor Selector.

Wurth Electronics Midcom has released its new and improved

inductors selector software tool: WE Inductor Selector. This
design tool allows you to find the right inductor for your DC/
DC converter within seconds. The program offers a search by
the general parameters of the desired inductor—for example,
min/max dimensions, inductance values, current capability and
core materials. Additionally, the selection tool allows a search by
parameters of the DC/DC Converter. The program supports Buck,
as well as, Boost Converters, and now even SEPIC Converter
applications. After entering parameters into the design tool,
suggestions for the right inductor(s) for your application appear.
Lastly, there is a possibility to order free samples or download
the specification sheet with one click.

FREE DOWNLOADS AT: www.we-online.com/inductorselector

Features
The inductor selector is part of Wurth’s new Toolbox section on the  Large inductor data base with over 1500 products

website. Besides the aforementioned Inductor Selector, the Toolbox  2 search functions available:
 by parameters of inductor
contains:  by parameters of DC/DC Converter

 WE-Flex Designer Tool: Design Tool for flyback transformer  Supports Buck, Boost, and SEPIC converter applications
applications  Samples and specification sheets only one click away
 IC and Cross Reference Searches  Living design tool --> regular updates with new products

 Application Guides
 Eagle component library
Benefits
 …and much more
 All-round inductor design solution for DC/DC converters
Visit the Toolbox today at www.we-online.com/toolbox  Save time & resources

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P ow er Managem ent

XRP7708 - Quad Channel Digital PWM Step Down

Controller
A complete power management solution in one IC that is fully programmable

Exar’s XRP7708 completes the Power XR family of multi channel fully
(re)configurable 4-Channel DC to DC digital PWM controllers by providing an
8A per channel optimized pin and function compatible option to the existing
5A and 15A solutions.
This family of highly configurable digital power step-down controllers more
intelligently manage today’s power systems with 4 independent digital-
control loops while integrating an on-board power LDO. These power
system controllers are fully addressable and configurable via an I²C interface
for monitoring, control and management of DC to DC point of load power
conversions..
DPWM switching frequency (from 300 KHz to 1.5MHz) enables the user to
optimize between efficiency and component size. Input voltage range is from
6.5V to 20V. Two controllers support a load of up to 5A, while the other two
controllers support up to 8A. I2C bus interface is provided to program the
IC as well as to communicate with the host for fault reporting and handling,
power rail parameters monitoring, etc.
The device offers a complete solution for soft-start and soft-stop. The start-
up delay and ramp of each PWM regulator can be independently controlled.
The device can start up a pre-biased PWM channel without causing large
negative inductor current.

The XRP7708 is a quad-output pulse-width modulated (PWM) step-down

DC-DC controller with a built-in LDO for standby power and GPIOs. The
device provides a complete power management solution in one IC and is fully
programmable via an I2C serial interface. Independent Digital Pulse Width
Modulator (DPWM) channels regulate output voltages and provide all required
protection functions such as current limiting and over-voltage protection.
Each output voltage can be programmed from 0.9V to 5.1V without the
need of an external voltage divider. The wide range of the programmable

XRP7704 XRP7708 XRP7740

Single Input FETS/Inductance Power Supply 1

Voltage 5A 5A
Digital FETS/Inductance Power Supply 2
PowerXR 5A
I²C
Interface Controller FETS/Inductance Power Supply 3
8A 15A
FETS/Inductance Power Supply 4

Features Applications
 Pin/Function Compatible 4-Channel PWM Controllers  Multi Channel Programmable Power Supplies
 XRP7704: 4 x 5A Channels  Audio- Video equipments
 XRP7708: 2 x 5A and 2 x 8A Channels  Industrial & Telecom equipments
 XRP7740: 2 x 5A and 2 x 15A Channels  Processors and DSP based equipments
 Digital Loop Control
 On Board Standby Power LDO
 On Board Gate Drivers
 Up to 20V Single Input Voltage
 0.9V Min. Programmable Output Voltage
 Independent Channel (re)Configurability
 I²C Controlled
 RoHS Compliant, “Green”/Halogen Free 40-pin QFN package

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 P ow er Management
XRP6840 - 4.3A Supercapacitor Flash LED Driver
Industry leading controlled-current dual-cell supercapacitor charger and high
power LED driver solution

The XRP6840 is a controlled-current dual-cell supercapacitor charger and
high power LED driver. Operating from a standard lithium-ion battery, the
XRP6840 provides up to 4.3A of programmable Flash LED current and up
to 600mA and 5.6V of programmable supercapacitor charging current and
voltage.
The flexibility designed into the XRP6840 allows it to return the energy stored
in the supercapacitor back to the main supply. This feature is useful if a low
battery level is detected and extra energy is required to properly shut down
the sytem or for surge power requirements.

Architectured around a 2.4MHz tri-mode 1x, 1.5x and 2x charge pump, the
XRP6840 charges the stacked supercapacitor to the programmed output
voltage with no more than 600mA drawn from the battery. While charging, an
internal active balance circuitry insures matching of the stacked capacitors’
voltages.

A standard 2-line I2C serial interface allows the dynamic programming of

LED currents in torch and flash modes, flash timeout, channel enable, gain
control, capacitor charge voltage, and enable. The XRP6840 comes in a 2
and 3 channel version supporting respectively 440mA/2.15A per channel and
300mA/1.45A in torch/flash modes.

Features Applications
 Programmable 4.3A Flash LED Driver  High Power Torch/Strobe/Flash LED
 Torch and Flash Modes  High Resolution Cameras
2 and 3 Channels Versions  Generic High Power Lighting
 Programmable Supercapacitor Charger  High Power White LED Backlighting
 600mA Adjustable Charging Current
 Programmable Supercapacitor Voltage
 In-rush Current Control
Active Voltage Balance Control
 Tri-mode Charge Pump Architecture
 1x, 1.5x, 2x Operation Modes
 2.4MHz Switching Frequency
 I²C Serial Interface
 Thermal, Over Current and Output Short Protection Typical Application

 LED Short Detection

 RoHS Compliant “Green”/Halogen Free 20-pin 4mmx4mm TQFN package

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 P ow er Managem ent

LT2940 - Power and Current Monitor

Enables Board & System-Level Optimization

The LT®2940 measures a high side current and a differential

voltage, multiplies them and outputs a current proportional to
instantaneous power. Bidirectional high side currents and bipolar
voltage differences are correctly handled by the four-quadrant
multiplier and push-pull output stage, which allows the LT2940 to
indicate forward and reverse power flow.

An integrated comparator with inverting and noninverting open-

collector outputs makes the LT2940 a complete power level monitor.
In addition, an output current proportional to the sensed high side
current allows current monitoring. The current mode outputs make
scaling, filtering and time integration as simple as selecting external
resistors and/or capacitors.

Load Monitor Alarms Above 60W Monitor Output Level and Load Power
ILOAD
0A TO 10A Features
2.5
80V
120
6V TO 80V
+ 30V
20mΩ  Four-Quadrant Power
15VMeasurement
2W LOAD VLOAD 2.0 96
–  ±5% Power Measurement
10VAccuracy
5V VLOAD = 6V
VCC I+ I– 4V to 80V High Side Sense,LED
100V
 1.5 ONMax 72
VPMON (V)

PLOAD (W)
1k LATCH 110k
 Current Mode Power and Current Outputs
CMPOUT V+ Output Bandwidth Exceeds 500kHzLED OFF
 1.0 48
LT2940
LED ON WHEN CMPOUT 10.0k  ±3% Current Measurement 60W ALARM
Accuracy
PLOAD > 60W
0.5 24
CMP+ V–  6V to 80V Supply Range, 100V Max
PMON GND IMON  Inverting and Noninverting Open-Collector
0 0
VPMON = PLOAD • 20.75 mV VIMON = ILOAD • 100
mV Comparator
0 2 Outputs
4 6 8 10 12 14
W A
24.9K 4.99k  Available in 12-PinILOAD
DFN (A)
(3mm × 3mm) and 12-Lead
kV = 1 MSOP Packages
12
kI = 20mΩ PLOAD = VLOAD • ILOAD

Applications
Monitor Output Level and Load Power
 Board Level Power and Current Monitoring
2.5 120  Line Card and Server Power Monitoring
80V
+ 30V  Power Sense Circuit Breaker
2.0 15V 96
LOAD VLOAD
– 10V
 Power Control Loops
VLOAD = 6V
 Power/Energy Meters
1.5 LED ON 72
VPMON (V)

PLOAD (W)

 Battery Charger Metering

1.0 LED OFF 48

k 60W ALARM
0.5 24

mV 0 0
AD • 100 A 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
ILOAD (A)

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N2Power Launches XL280 Series Power Supply Family

P ow er S upplies
Very small, high efficiency AC-DC supplies
POWER SUPPLY DESIGN LEADER
N2Power’s latest small, high efficiency XL280 AC -DC Series power supply
family again leads the power density race. Our advanced technology yields
a very small footprint, reduces wasted power, and offers the highest power
density in its class. High efficiency mean reduced energy costs, greater return
on your investment, greater reliability and longer product life.

UNMATCHED POWER DENSITY

With an overall height of just 1.35” and a 3” x 5.3” footprint, the XL280 Series
boasts a power density over 13 watts per cubic inch. It is ideally suited for
OEMs using the industry standard 1U chassis. Ten models deliver output
voltages from 12V to 56V.

HIGH EFFICIENCY IN A SMALL PACKAGE

The XL280 Series delivers up to 90% efficiency. Our unique design reduces
energy consumption and generates less heat. It requires little forced air Features
cooling, decreases AC loading, increases reliability and economy of operation.  280W AC-DC
Comparisons of efficiencies show that our supplies can reduce losses up to
 12V, 24V, 28V, 48V, 54V and 56V models
50%.
 3” x 5.3” x 1.35” footprint
REPEATABLE QUALITY  Up to 90% efficient
Each N2 power supply undergoes a complete functional test and a multi-hour
 Active current sharing for N, N+1
burn-in to insure that every unit meets our stringent quality requirements. Each
power supply design is also rigorously tested by UL and European agencies,  All outputs may be paralleled
with scheduled factory audits to ensure ongoing compliance.  Remote On / Off
 5V standby supply
 12V aux output
Regulation Maximum Ripple &
Model # Output Voltage
% Current (A) Noise (P-P)
XL280-12 V1 +12 +/-3 23.3 120 mV Benefits
XL280-12CS V2 +12 +/-5 5.0 120 mV
 Requires little forced air cooling
V3 +12 +/-5 1.0 120 mV
 High power density: >13W / in3
V4 +5Vsb +/-5 1.0 50 mV
 Saves design space
XL280-24 V1 +24 +/-3 11.7 240 mV  Reduced power consumption
XL280-24CS V2 +12 +/-5 5.0 120 mV  Increased reliability
V3 +12 +/-5 1.0 120 mV
V4 +5Vsb +/-5 1.0 50 mV
Applications
XL280-48 V1 +48 +/-3 5.8 480 mV  Telecom systems
XL280-48CS V2 +12 +/-5 5.0 120 mV  Security systems
V3 +12 +/-5 1.0 120 mV
 Industrial automation
V4 +5Vsb +/-5 1.0 50 mV
 Gaming systems
 Architectural lighting
XL280-54 V1 +54 +/-3 5.2 540 mV
 Kiosks
XL280-54CS V2 +12 +/-5 5.0 120 mV
V3 +12 +/-5 1.0 120 mV
V4 +5Vsb +/-5 1.0 50 mV

XL280-56 V1 +56 +/-3 5.0 560 mV

XL280-56CS V2 +12 +/-5 5.0 120 mV
V3 +12 +/-5 1.0 120 mV
V4 +5Vsb +/-5 1.0 50 mV

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 LTC3788/-1 - Dual Output, High Power 60V
Synchronous Boost Controller
R egulator

Eliminates Heat Sink with 97% Efficiency

The LTC®3788-1 is a high performance 2-phase dual

synchronous boost controller that drives all N-channel power
MOSFETs. Synchronous rectification increases efficiency,
reduces power losses and eases thermal requirements,
allowing the LTC3788-1 to be used in high power boost
applications.

A constant-frequency current mode architecture allows

for paralleled output. The LTC3778 has a phase-lockable
frequency of up to 850kHz. OPTI-LOOP compensation allows
the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of
output capacitance and ESR values. The LTC3788-1 features
a precision 1.2V reference and a power good output indicator.
A 4.5V to 38V input supply range encompasses a wide range
of system architectures and battery chemistries.

Independent SS pins for each controller ramp the output voltages during start-up. The PLLIN/MODE pin selects among Burst Mode operation, pulse-skipping
mode or continuous inductor current mode at light loads. For a leadless 32-pin QFN package with additional features of adjustable current limit, clock out,
phase modulation and two PGOOD outputs, see the LTC3788 data sheet.

Features
VIN 4.5V TO 12V START-UP VOLTAGE
OPERATES THROUGH TRANSIENTS DOWN TO 2.5V
VIN  Synchronous Operation for Highest Efficiency and
Efficiency
Reduced Heat and Power Loss
Dissipation
4.7µF 4.7µF 220µF
vsRange:
 Wide Input Load Current
4.5V to 38V (40V Abs Max) and
3mΩ 4mΩ
Operates
100
Down to 2.5V After Start-Up10000
TG1 VBIAS INTVCC TG2

1.25µH BOOST1 3.3µH

 Output
90 Voltages Up to 60V
VOUT BOOST2 VOUT
0.1µF 80 1000
12V AT 5A 0.1µF
SW1 SW2
24V AT 3A  ±1% 1.2V Reference Voltage
70

POWER LOSS (mW)

LTC3788-1
 RSENSE or Inductor DCR Current Sensing
EFFICIENCY (%)

BG1 BG2 60 100

SENSE1+ SENSE2 +  100%
50 Duty Cycle Capability for Synchronous MOSFET
40 10
SENSE1– SENSE2 –
 Low Quiescent Current: 125μA
30
RUN1 PGND
110k  Phase-Lockable
20
Frequency
VIN = 12V (75kHz to1 850kHz)
VFB1 RUN2 232k VOUT = 24V
PGOOD1 VFB2  Programmable
10 Fixed Frequency
Burst (50kHz to 900kHz)
Mode OPERATION
FIGURE 9 CIRCUIT
FREQ EXTVCC 0 0.1
PLLIN/MODE
 Adjustable Output Voltage
0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1
Soft-Start
1 10

220µF 15nF
ITH1 SS1 SGND SS2 ITH2
15nF 220µF
 Power GoodOUTPUT
OutputCURRENT (A)
Voltage Monitor
100pF 220pF
12.1k 2.7k
0.1µF 0.1µF
8.66k 12.1k  Low Shutdown Current IQ: <8μA
 Internal LDO Powers Gate Drive from VBIAS or EXTVCC
.5V TO 12V START-UP VOLTAGE
THROUGH TRANSIENTS DOWN TO 2.5V  Available in a Narrow SSOP Package or 5mm x 5mm QFN
VIN
Efficiency and Power Loss
4mΩ 220µF
vs Load Current Applications
100 10000  Industrial
90
3.3µH VOUT  Automotive
24V AT 3A 80 1000
70  Medical
POWER LOSS (mW)
EFFICIENCY (%)

60 100  Military
50
40 10
30
20 VIN = 12V 1
232k VOUT = 24V
10 Burst Mode OPERATION
FIGURE 9 CIRCUIT
0 0.1
0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
15nF 220µF
pF
8.66k 12.1k

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LT3990 - 60V, 350mA Step-Down Regulator with
2.5uA Quiescent Current and Integrated Diodes

R egulator
Ideal for automotive and industrial applications that need continuous output with ultralow power drain

The LT®3990 is an adjustable frequency monolithic buck

switching regulator that accepts a wide input voltage range
up to 60V, and consumes only 2.5μA of quiescent current. A
high efficiency switch is included on the die along with the
catch diode, boost diode, and the necessary oscillator, control
and logic circuitry. Low ripple Burst Mode operation maintains
high efficiency at low output currents while keeping the
output ripple below 5mV in a typical application. Current
mode topology is used for fast transient response and good
loop stability. A catch diode current limit provides protection
against shorted outputs and overvoltage conditions. An
accurate programmable undervoltage lockout feature is
available, producing a low shutdown current of 0.7μA. A power
good flag signals when VOUT reaches 90% of the programmed
output voltage. The LT3990 is available in small, thermally
enhanced 16-pin MSOP and 3mm × 3mm DFN packages.

Features
Efficiency
Low Ripple Burst Mode® Operation
 90 1000
5V Step-Down Converter VIN = 12V
 2.5μA IQ at 12VIN to 3.3VOUT
 Output Ripple < 5mVP-P
VIN 80 100
 Wide Input Voltage Range: 4.2V to 60V Operating
6.5V TO 60V EFFICIENCY

POWER LOSS (mW)

0.22µF  Adjustable Switching Frequency: 200kHz to 2.2MHz
EFFICIENCY (%)

VIN BOOST 70 10
LT3990  Integrated Boost and Catch Diodes
33µH VOUT POWER LOSS
OFF ON EN/UVLO SW 5V  350mA Output Current
PG BD 350mA 60 1
 Accurate Programmable Undervoltage Lockout
22pF 1M
 FMEA Fault Tolerant (MSOP Package)
2.2µF RT FB 22µF 0.1
50 Output Stays at or Below Regulation Voltage During
GND
392k 316k  Adjacent Pin Short or When a Pin is Left Floating
Low Shutdown Current: IQ = 0.7μA
 40 0.01
f = 400kHz 0.01 0.1
 Internal Sense Limits1Catch Diode
10 100
Current
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
 Power Good Flag
 Output Voltage: 1.21V to 25V
 Internal Compensation
Efficiency  Small, Thermally Enhanced 16-Pin MSOP and
90 1000 (3mm × 3mm) DFN Packages
VIN = 12V

80 100 Applications
EFFICIENCY
POWER LOSS (mW)

 Automotive Battery Regulation

EFFICIENCY (%)

70 10  Power for Portable Products

POWER LOSS
 Industrial Supplies
60 1

50 0.1

40 0.01
0.01 0.1 1 10 100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)

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 LT3029 - Dual 500mA/500mA Low Dropout, Low
Noise, Micropower Linear Regulator
R egulator

An excellent choice for battery-powered “keep alive” systems that require optimum run time

The LT®3029 is a dual, micropower, low noise, low dropout

linear regulator. The device operates either with a common input
supply or independent input supplies for each channel, over an
input voltage range of 1.8V to 20V. Each output supplies up to
500mA of output current with a typical dropout voltage of 300mV.
Quiescent current is well controlled in dropout. With an external
10nF bypass capacitor, output noise is only 20μVRMS over a 10Hz
to 100kHz bandwidth. Designed for use in battery-powered
systems, the low 55μA quiescent current per channel makes it
an ideal choice. In shutdown, quiescent current drops to less
than 1μA. Shutdown control is independent for each channel,
allowing for flexible power management.

The LT3029 optimizes stability and transient response with low

ESR ceramic output capacitors, requiring a minimum of only
3.3μF. The regulator does not require the addition of ESR, as is
common with other regulators.

Internal circuitry provides reverse-battery protection, reverse

input–to–output protection, current limiting with foldback and thermal shutdown. The device is available as an adjustable output voltage device with a 1.215V
reference voltage. The LT3029 is offered in the thermally enhanced 16-lead MSOP and 16-lead, low profile (4mm × 3mm × 0.75mm) DFN packages.

Dropout Voltage vs Load Current

Features
400
2.5VIN to 1.5V/1.8V Application TJ = 25°C
 Output Current: 500mA per Channel
350
VIN VOUT1  Low Dropout Voltage: 300mV
2.5V IN1 OUT1 1.8V
300
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)

3.3µF LT3029 10nF 113k 500mA  Low Noise: 20μVRMS (10Hz to 100kHz)
3.3µF
IN2 BYP1 1%
ADJ1
 Low Quiescent250Current: 55μA per Channel
SHDN1 237k  Wide Input Voltage Range: 1.8V to 20V (Common or Independent Input Supply)
200
1%
VOUT2  Adjustable Output:
150 1.215V Reference Voltage
SHDN2 OUT2 1.5V
500mA
 Very Low Quiescent
100 Current in Shutdown: <1μA per Channel
10nF 54.9k 3.3µF
BYP2 1%  Stable with 3.3μF
50
Minimum Output Capacitor
ADJ2  Stable with Ceramic, Tantalum or Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
GND 237k 0
1%  Reverse-Battery and
0 5Reverse
0 100 150Output-to-Input Protection
200 250 300 350 400 450 500
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
 Current Limit with Foldback and Thermal Shutdown
 Tracking/Sequencing Capability: Compatible with LTC292X Power Supply
Tracking ICs
 Thermally Enhanced 16-Lead MSOP and 16-Lead (4mm × 3mm) DFN Packages
Dropout Voltage vs Load Current
400
TJ = 25°C Applications
350
1  General Purpose Linear Regulator
300
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)

A  Battery-Powered Systems
250  Microprocessor Core/Logic Supplies
200  Post Regulator for Switching Supplies
2
150  Tracking/Sequencing Power Supplies
A 100

50

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)

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MIC22700 - 1MHz 7A Integrated Switch High
Efficiency Synchronous Buck Regulator

R egulator
The Micrel MIC22700 is a high efficiency 7A Integrated switch
synchronous buck (step-down) regulator. The MIC22700 is optimized
for highest efficiency, achieving more than 95% efficiency while still
switching at 1MHz over a broad range. The device works with a small
1μH inductor and 100μF output capacitor. The ultra-high speed control
loop keeps the output voltage within regulation even under extreme
transient load swings commonly found in FPGAs and low voltage ASICs.
The output voltage can be adjusted down to 0.7V to address all low
voltage power needs. The MIC22700 offers a full range of sequencing
and tracking options. The Enable/Delay pin combined with the Power
Good/POR pin allows multiple outputs to be sequenced in any way during
turn-on and turn-off. The RC (Ramp Control™) pin allows the device
to be connected to another product in the MIC22xxx and/or MIC68xxx
family, to keep the output voltages within a certain ΔV on start up.

Features
 Integrated 7 A MOSFET Switch Benefits
 1MHz PWM Frequency
 Low component count power management solution
 VOUT down to 0.7V
 Low BOM costs
 En/Delay pin/RC (Ramp Control™) pin
 100% duty cycle  Ease of Use
 Pb-free 4mm x 4mm MLF®-24L  Ultra small passive components
 Ultra fast transient responses  Avoids noise interference, reduces filtering
 Stable with low capacitance ceramic capacitors  Address powering all low voltage applications
 Allows multiple power up protocols: delayed sequencing,
window sequencing, standard tracking, ratio metric tracking
Applications  Eliminates complex circuitry
 Blu-ray players  Deal for low dropout applications where input to output
 Super3G / WCDMA Base stations differential is very small
 Routers
 DVD recorders Compact solutions with improved reliability
 Computing peripherals  Ideal for broad market
 WCDMA Base stations  Allows smaller output caps, lower overall cost
 FPGAs, DSP and low voltage ASIC power  Smaller footprint and lower cost

Typical Application

Note: MLF is a registered trademark of Amkor Technology.

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S ignal C onditioning

CPC1966 - a 600V, 3A 1-FORM-A, Opto-SCR

Semiconductor IC with Zero Crossing Circuitry
The CPC1966 AC/DC Power Relay is ideal for a variety of power applications
including industrial controls, consumer appliances and medical equipment
The CPC1966 is an AC Solid State Switch utilizing dual-power SCR thyristor Additional Clare power relays are offered in the ISOPLUS-264 and the i4-PAC
outputs. This device also includes zero-cross turn-on circuitry and is specified (self-isolated) packages. The i4-PAC combines an electrically isolated non-
with a blocking voltage of 600VP. conductive exterior with low thermal impedance making it an ideal solution
for power applications preferring a non-biased heat sink with superior
In addition, tightly controlled zero-cross circuitry ensures low noise switching thermal management properties and the ISOPLUS-264 is self-isolated.
of AC loads by minimizing the generation of transients. The optically coupled
input and output circuits provide 3750Vrms of isolation and noise immunity Clare’s unique, RoHS compliant, family of 1-Form-A high-power Solid State
between the control and load circuits. As a result, the CPC1966 is well suited Relays (SSRs) delivers the industry’s highest power MOSFET-based SSRs.
for industrial environments where electromagnetic interference would disrupt Applications include: Motor control, robotics, medical equipment, railroad
the operation of plant facility communication and control systems. and traffic controls, consumer appliances, industrial controls, and, test and
measurement equipment, and they are certified to UL 508 Standard for
Available in the Power SIP package, the CPC1966 offers pin-to-pin Industrial Control Equipment.
compatibility with other solid state relays providing an easy upgrade path for
existing designs. Development of Clare’s power relay products was founded
on the blending of Clare’s traditional strengths in the design and manufacture
of photovoltaic integrated circuits (ICs), leadframe design and multi-chip
packaging with IXYS’ expertise in power MOSFETs, power packages and
substrate technology.

Optically coupled MOSFET technology is used to provide 3750 Vrms of input

to output isolation and, as in all Clare solid state relays, the optically coupled
output is controlled by a GaAIAs infrared LED.

Features Benefits
 Load Current up to 3Arms  Certified to UL 508 Standard for Industrial Control Equipment
 600VP Blocking Voltage  The CPC1966 is well suited for industrial environments where electromagnetic interference would
 5mA Sensitivity disrupt the operation of plant facility communication and control systems.

 Zero-Crossing Detection  Zero-cross circuitry ensures low noise switching of AC loads by minimizing the generation of
transients
 DC Control, AC Output
 The optically coupled input and output circuits provide 3750Vrms of isolation and noise immunity
 Optically Isolated between the control and load circuits
 TTL and CMOS Compatible
 Low EMI and RFI Generation
 High Noise Immunity
 Machine Insertable, Wave Solderable

Applications
 Motor control
 Robotics
 Medical equipment
 Railroad and traffic controls
 Consumer appliances
 Industrial controls
 Test and measurement equipment
(Certified to UL 508 Standard for Industrial Control Equipment)

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