LT Releases 1A 100V Synchronous Step-Down Regulator

Wide Input Voltage Range and Low Quiescent Current Make the LT8631 Ideal for 48V Automotive Systems

Linear Technology (now part of Analog Devices) has released the new LT8631, a 1A, 100V input capable synchronous stepdown switching regulator. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 90% while Burst Mode® operation keeps quiescent current under 7µA in noload standby conditions. Its 3V to 100V input voltage range makes it ideal for 48V automotive systems, dual battery transportation, industrial and 36V to 72V telecom applications. Its internal high efficiency switches deliver up to 1A of continuous output current to voltages as low as 0.8V. The LT8631's Burst Mode operation offers ultralow quiescent current, making it well suited for applications such as automotive "alwayson" systems, which need to extend operating battery life. The LT8631's unique design maintains a minimum dropout voltage, enabling it to operate with duty cycles up to 99%. Its resistor programmable 100kHz to 1MHz frequency range and synchronization capability enable optimization between efficiency and external component size. The LT8631's 20lead TSSOP package with high voltage lead spacing ensures a compact, thermally efficient footprint for high voltage applications.

The LT8631 utilizes internal top and bottom high efficiency power switches with the necessary boost diode, oscillator, control and logic circuitry integrated into a single die. Low ripple Burst Mode operation maintains high efficiency at low output currents while keeping output ripple below 10mVp-p. Special design techniques enable high efficiency over a wide input voltage range, and the LT8631's current mode topology enables fast transient response and excellent loop stability. Other features include robust shortcircuit protection, a power good flag, output voltage tracking and thermal protection.

The LT8631EFE is offered in a thermally enhanced TSSOP20 package. An industrial temperature version, the LT8631IFE, is tested and guaranteed to operate from a 40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature. A high temperature version, the LT8631HFE, is tested and guaranteed to operate from a 40°C to 150°C operating junction temperature.

Features of the LT8631 include:

For more information on the LT8631 Synchronous Step-Down Regulator, visit the Analog Devices website at Linear Technology LT8631 product page.

The Analog Devices website address is www.analog.com
[Reprinted with kind permission from Linear Technology - Release Date: 3rd September, 2015]