60V, Dual, 2-Phase Boost Controller Can Regulate Beyond 200V
Analog Devices has announced the Power by Linear™ LTC7840, a 2-phase nonsynchronous boost controller that drives two stages of external N-channel power MOSFETs. It is configurable as single or dual output boost regulator or for higher voltages, the output of the first channel can feed the input of second channel allowing an output voltage which exceeds several hundred volts.
A typical LTC7840 application is for a 12V input voltage to be boosted to 48V with the first channel and the second channel boosting the 48V to 240V with an output current of up to 700mA, making it ideal for automotive, industrial and medical applications.
LTC7840The LTC7840 operates over an input voltage ranging from 5.5V to 60V and regulates output voltages that are limited by the choice of external components. Up to 4 power stages can be clocked out-of-phase to minimize input and output filtering requirements. External MOSFETs switch at a fixed frequency programmable from 50kHz to 425kHz and can be synchronized to an external clock.
Each channel of the LTC7840 can also be configured as a SEPIC or flyback topology making it highly flexible. Additional features include adjustable maximum duty cycle, adjustable minimum on-time, overload and overvoltage protection along with peak current mode control.
The LTC7840 is available from stock in two thermally enhanced 28-lead packages: a low profile 4mm x 5mm QFN and TSSOP packages. E and I grades are specified over an operating junction temperature range of –40°C to 125°C, and the H grade features operation from –40°C to 150°C.
Summary of Features:
- Wide VIN Range = 5.5V to 60V
- Single or Dual Output 2-Phase Operation
- Cascaded Phases for High VOUT Applications
- Adjustable Max Duty Cycle
- Adjustable Min On-Time
- Hiccup Mode for Overcurrent Protection
- Output Overvoltage Protection
- Programmable and Phase-Lockable Operating Frequency (from 50kHz to 425kHz)
- Adjustable Current Limit
- Internal 10V LDO Regulator for Gate Driver
- Two RUN Pins and Dual Power Good Monitors
- Nonsynchronous Topology/VOUT Limited Only by Choice of External Components
- Flexible Topology for Boost, SEPIC & Flyback
The LTC7840 is available for immediate shipment. Pricing starts at $3.20 in lots of 1,000 pieces.
