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- Brand
- Linear Technology
- Model
- LT3750
- Category
- Other Electronics
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- 2
- Languages
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- Last added
- 2012-06-05
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LINEAR dn405f handbook
This document is a design note (DN405) detailing the use of the LT3750, a current mode flyback controller optimized for controlled current charging. It highlights the device's ability to safely charge various energy storage devices, ranging from large high-voltage capacitors used in photoflash equipment and emergency beacons to smaller capacitors for diagnostic testers.
Read onlineLinear Technology LT3750 specifications
| Input voltage range | 3 V to 24 V |
|---|---|
| Output voltage adjustability | User‑adjustable |
| Quiescent current (VCC, CHARGE=5 V) | 1.6 mA to 2.5 mA |
Source: Linear Technology LT3750 Capacitor Charger Controller Datasheet
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
How long does it take to charge a 400µF capacitor to 300V from a 12V source?
The LT3750 charges the capacitor in about 0.92 seconds.
From: LINEAR dn405f handbook
What is the maximum voltage the CHARGE and DONE signals can tolerate?
Both signals are compatible with voltages as high as 24V.
From: LINEAR dn405f handbook
What transformer turns ratio is recommended for the LT3750?
A 1:10 primary‑to‑secondary turns ratio is recommended for the flyback transformer.
From: Linear Technology LT3750 Capacitor Charger Controller Datasheet
What reverse‑recovery time should the output diode have?
Choose a diode with a reverse‑recovery time of less than 100 ns.
From: Linear Technology LT3750 Capacitor Charger Controller Datasheet
