Linear Technology LT3508 Dual Channel 1.4A Step-Down Switching Regulator Datasheet

The LT3508 is a dual current mode PWM step-down DC/DC converter with internal power switches capable of generating two 1.4A outputs.


Linear Technology LT3508 Dual Channel 1.4A Step-Down Switching Regulator Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Linear Technology
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
24
File format
PDF
File size
325 KB
Published
08 May, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
LT3508
MD5 checksum
4C896EC92DBB72FEC2EC67D6A0DE16C7

About this manual

The LT3508 is a dual‑channel, constant‑frequency, current‑mode step‑down DC/DC converter. It accepts a wide input voltage range of 3.7 V to 36 V and provides two independent 1.4 A output regulators that can be synchronized and operated in opposite phase to reduce input ripple.

The document includes pin configurations, absolute maximum ratings, electrical characteristics, operation details, programming of the switching frequency, and typical application circuits. It also lists recommended inductor selections and performance graphs such as efficiency versus load.

What's inside

  • Typical Application
  • Features
  • Pin Configuration
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Pin Functions
  • Operation
  • Programming the Switching Frequency
  • Inductor Selection and Maximum Output Current
  • Typical Applications

Specifications

Input voltage range3.7 V to 36 V
Efficiency (typical)70 %–95 % depending on load

Frequently asked questions

What is the input voltage range of the LT3508?

The LT3508 operates with an input voltage from 3.7 V up to 36 V.

How can the switching frequency be programmed?

By connecting a resistor from the RT/SYNC pin to ground or by driving the pin with a logic‑level SYNC signal; resistor values are listed in a table.

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