LINEAR Dual DC/DC Controller for DDR Power with Differential VDDQ Sensing ±50mA VTT Reference Design Note 503

This document introduces the LTC3876, a complete DDR power solution that is compatible with DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 and DDR4 lower voltage standards. The IC includes VDDQ and VTT DC/DC controllers and a precision linear VTT reference.


LINEAR Dual DC/DC Controller for DDR Power with Differential VDDQ Sensing ±50mA VTT Reference Design Note 503 - cover page
Brand
Linear Technology
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
2
File format
PDF
File size
182 KB
Published
05 June, 2012
Updated
01 October, 2023
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About this manual

The LTC3876 is an integrated circuit designed as a complete power supply solution for DDR memory systems. It includes two DC/DC controllers (for VPPQ and VTT) and a precision linear VTT reference, supporting input voltages from 4.5V to 38V.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • High Efficiency Dual Output
  • Load-Release Transient Detection
  • VTTR Reference
  • VDDQ Supply
  • Conclusion

Specifications

Compatible StandardsDDR1, DDR2, DDR3 and DDR4 lower voltage standards
Input Voltage Range4.5V to 38V
Switching Frequency Range200kHz and 2MHz
VPPQ Output Range1.0V to 2.5V
VTTR and VDDQ Output Range0.5V to 1.25V
VTTR Regulation Accuracy1.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the input voltage range for the LTC3876?

The device accepts a wide input range from 4.5V to 38V.

Which DDR standards is the LTC3876 compatible with?

It is compatible with DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 and DDR4 lower voltage standards.

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