LT1076 - Step-Down Switching Regulator

The LT1074 is a 5A (LT1076 is rated at 2A) monolithic bipolar switching regulator which requires only a few external parts for normal operation. The power switch, all oscillator and control circuitry, and all current limit components,are included on the chip. The topology is a classic positive “buck” configuration but several design innovations allow this device to be used as a positive-to-negative converter, a negative boost converter, and as a flyback converter. The switch output is specified to swing 40V below ground, allowing the LT1074 to drive a tapped-inductor in the buck mode with output currents up to 10A.

The LT1074 uses a true analog multiplier in the feedback loop. This makes the device respond nearly instantaneously to input voltage fluctuations and makes loop gain independent of input voltage. As a result, dynamic behavior of the regulator is significantly improved over previous designs.

On-chip pulse by pulse current limiting makes the LT1074 nearly bust-proof for output overloads or shorts. The input voltage range as a buck converter is 8V to 60V, but a self-boot feature allows input voltages as low as 5V in the inverting and boost configurations.

The LT1074 is available in lowcost TO-220 or DD packages with frequency pre-set at 100kHz and current limit at 6.5A (LT1076 =2.6A). A 7-pin TO-220 package is also available which allows current limit to be adjusted down to zero. In addition, full micropower shutdown can be programmed. See Application Note 44 for design details.

A fixed 5V output, 2A version is also available. See LT1076-5.

Features
  • 5A Onboard Switch (LT1074)
  • Operates Up to 60V Input
  • 100kHz Switching Frequency
  • Greatly Improved Dynamic Behavior
  • Available in Low Cost 5 and 7-Lead Packages
  • Only 8.5mA Quiescent Current
  • Programmable Current Limit
  • Micropower Shutdown Mode
Typical Application

Applications
  • Buck Converter with Output Voltage Range of 2.5V to 50V
  • Tapped-Inductor Buck Converter with 10A Output at 5V
  • Positive-to-Negative Converter
  • Negative Boost Converter
  • Multiple Output Buck Converter
Packaging




Order Information
Part NumberPackageTempPrice(1-99)Price (1k)*
LT1076CQ#PBFDDPAK-5C$5.00$3.95
LT1076CQ#TRPBFDDPAK-5C$4.07
LT1076CR#PBFDDPAK-7C$5.42$4.30
LT1076CR#TRPBFDDPAK-7C$4.42
LT1076CT#06PBFTO-220C$4.33$3.40
LT1076CT#30PBFTO-220C$4.78$3.85
LT1076CT#PBFTO-220C$4.33$3.40
LT1076CT7#PBFTO-220C$5.00$3.95
LT1076HVCR#PBFDDPAK-7C$9.42$7.45
LT1076HVCR#TRPBFDDPAK-7C$7.57
LT1076HVCT#06PBFTO-220C$7.58$6.00
LT1076HVCT#PBFTO-220C$7.58$6.00
LT1076HVCT7#PBFTO-220C$8.75$6.90
LT1076HVIR#PBFDDPAK-7I$10.95$9.05
LT1076HVIR#TRPBFDDPAK-7I$9.17
LT1076HVIT#06PBFTO-220I$8.92$7.35
LT1076HVIT#PBFTO-220I$8.92$7.35
LT1076IQ#PBFDDPAK-5I$5.80$4.75
LT1076IQ#TRPBFDDPAK-5I$4.87
LT1076IR#PBFDDPAK-7I$6.30$5.15
LT1076IR#TRPBFDDPAK-7I$5.27
LT1076IT#06PBFTO-220I$5.92$4.85
LT1076IT#PBFTO-220I$5.92$4.85
Datasheet
Application Note
Design Note
Reliability Data
LTspice
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