LTC3874 - PolyPhase Step-Down Synchronous Slave Controller with Sub-Milliohm DCR Sensing

The LTC®3874 is a dual PolyPhase® current mode synchronous step-down slave controller. It enables high current, multi-phase applications when paired with a companion master controller by extending the phase count. Compatible master controllers include the LTC3884, LTC3866, LTC3877 and LTC3774. The LTC3874 employs a unique architecture that enhances the signal-to-noise ratio of the current sense signal, allowing the use of sub-milliohm DC resistance power inductors to maximize efficiency while reducing switching jitter. Its peak current mode architecture allows for accurate phase to phase current sharing even for dynamic loads.

Effectively working with a master controller, the LTC3874 supports all the programmable features as well as fault protection.

Features
  • Phase Extender for High Phase Count Voltage Rails
  • Accurate Phase-to-Phase Current Sharing
  • Sub-Milliohm DCR Current Sensing
  • Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency 250kHz to 1MHz
  • Immediate Response to Master IC's Fault
  • Up to 12 Phase Operation
  • Wide VIN Range: 4.5V to 38V
  • VOUT Range: Up to 3.5V (LOWDCR Pin = INTVCC) Up to 5.5V (LOWDCR Pin = OV)
  • Proprietary Current Mode Control Loop
  • Programmable CCM/DCM Operation
  • Programmable Phase Shift Control
  • Dual N-Channel MOSFET Gate Drivers
  • 28-Lead (4mm × 5mm) QFN Package
Typical Application
LTC3874 Typical Application
LTC3874 Typical Application
Applications
  • High Current Distributed Power Systems
  • Telecom, Datacom, and Storage Systems
  • Intelligent Energy Efficient Power Regulation
Packaging
LTC3874 Package Drawing
Order Information
Part NumberPackageTempPrice(1-99)Price (1k)*
LTC3874EUFD#PBF4x5 QFN-28E$3.53$2.47
LTC3874EUFD#TRPBF4x5 QFN-28E$2.53
LTC3874IUFD#PBF4x5 QFN-28I$3.79$2.65
LTC3874IUFD#TRPBF4x5 QFN-28I$2.71
Demo Boards
Part NumberDescriptionPrice
DC2084ALTC3884EUK/LTC3874EUFD Demo Board | PolyPhase Digital PSM Buck with Sub-mΩ DCR Sensing Plus Two Slave Controllers, 10V ≤ VIN ≤ 14V, Vout = 0.5V to 1.5V @ 240AContact Factory
DC2142ALTC3875EUJ/LTC3874IUFD Demo Board | 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 14V; VOUT: 1V @ 120A$225.00
DC2229A-BLTC3877/LTC3874 Demo Board | 4-Phase Buck Controller with VID Inputs, Sub-mΩ DCR sensing, 6V ≤ VIN ≤ 14V, Vout = 0.6V to 1.23V at 120AContact Factory
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