LTC3831-1 - High Power Synchronous Switching Regulator Controller for DDR Memory Termination

The LTC3831-1 is a high power, high efficiency switching regulator controller designed for DDR memory termination. The LTC3831-1 generates an output voltage equal to 1/2 of an external supply or reference voltage. The LTC3831-1 uses a synchronous switching architecture with N-channel MOSFETs. Additionally, the chip senses output current through the drain-source resistance of the upper N-channel FET, providing an adjustable current limit without a current sense resistor.

The LTC3831-1 operates with input supply voltage as low as 3V and with a maximum duty cycle of >91%. It includes a fixed frequency PWM oscillator for low output ripple operation. The 300kHz free-running clock frequency can be externally adjusted or synchronized with an external signal from 100kHz to above 500kHz. In shutdown mode, the LTC3831-1 supply current drops to <10µA.

Features
  • VOUT as Low as 0.4V
  • High Power Switching Regulator Controller for DDR Memory Termination
  • VOUT Tracks 1/2 of VIN or External VREF
  • No Current Sense Resistor Required
  • Low VCC Supply: 3V to 8V
  • Maximum Duty Cycle > 91% Over Temperature
  • Drives All N-Channel External MOSFETs
  • High Efficiency: Up to 95%
  • Programmable Fixed Frequency Operation: 100kHz to 500kHz
  • External Clock Synchronization Operation
  • Programmable Soft-Start
  • Low Shutdown Current: <10µA
  • Overtemperature Protection
  • Available in 16-Pin Narrow SSOP Package
Typical Application

Applications
  • DDR SDRAM Termination
  • SSTL_2, SSTL_3 Interface
  • HSTL Interface
Packaging
Order Information
Part NumberPackageTempPrice(1-99)Price (1k)*
LTC3831EGN-1#PBFSSOP-16E$4.29$2.90
LTC3831EGN-1#TRPBFSSOP-16E$2.96
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