Linear Technology LT3487EDD Boost and Inverting DC/DC Converters Quick Start Guide

Use LT3487EDD to make DC/DC boost and inverting circuits, which can convert input voltage from 3V-5V to 15V or from 3V-5V to -8V.

Brand: Linear Technology
Category: Other Electronics
Document type: Quick Start Guide
Language: English
Pages: 4
File format: PDF
File size: 494 KB
Published: 17 October, 2023
Updated: 17 October, 2023
MD5 checksum: 16707390A2449855316456A2D737D06F
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About this manual

This document is a Quick Start Guide for Demonstration Circuit 912, which features the LT3487EDD. The demonstration circuit showcases small size and low component count in both a Boost Circuit and an Inverting Circuit. The Boost Converter converts a 3V-5V input to a 15V output, while the Inverting Circuit generates a -8V output from the same input range.

What's inside

Description
Performance Summary
Quick Start Procedure
Measurement Equipment Setup
Output Voltage Regulation

Specifications

Minimum Input Voltage (Boost)	3V
Maximum Input Voltage (Boost)	5V
Maximum Output Current (Boost @ 3V)	45mA
Maximum Output Current (Boost @ 5V)	90mA
Maximum Output Current (Inverting @ 3V)	90mA
Maximum Output Current (Inverting @ 5V)	150mA
Typical Efficiency (Boost)	77%
Typical Efficiency (Inverting)	70%

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum input voltage for the LT3487EDD?

The maximum input voltage is 16V.

How many resistors are required to set the output voltage?

Only one resistor is required per output.

What is the switching frequency of the LT3487EDD?

The device operates at a constant 2MHz switching frequency.

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