Linear Technology DC1883A Quick setup guide

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Description
LTC3103EDD
1.8µA Quiescent Current, 15V,
300mA Synchronous Step-Down
DC/DC Converter
DemonstrationCircuit1883AfeaturestheLTC
®
3103, a high
efficiency, monolithic synchronous step-down converter
using a current mode architecture capable of supplying
300mA of output current. The IC operates with a fixed
frequency oscillator at 1.2MHz.
The LTC3103 has two user selectable (JP2) operating
modes: Burst Mode
®
operation and forced continuous
operation (fixed frequency PWM). The IC has internal
compensation and an accurate programmable RUN pin.
The LTC3103 operates with a 2.5V to 15V input voltage
range. The demo board has been designed with a main
output set to 1.8V. Since the LTC3103 is a buck converter,
as VIN approaches VOUT, the output will start dropping out
of regulation. Consult the data sheet for information on
the minimum VIN to VOUT differential for regulation. The
regulation range is also a function of the load current.
Typical demo board efficiency is shown in Figures 1 and 2.
The LTC3103 data sheet has detailed information about
the operation, specification and applications of the part.
The data sheet should be read in conjunction with this
Quick Start Guide.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, Burst Mode and the Linear logo are registered trademarks
of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
performance summary
(TA= 25°C)
PARAMETER CONDITIONS TYPICAL VALUE
Input Voltage Range (See Note 1) 2.5V to 15V
VOUT (See Note 1) 1.8V
IOUT 300mA
Note 1. The demo board can operate with VIN less than VOUT, however VOUT will drop out of regulation. The regulation range is a function of IOUT. Please
refer to the data sheet for more information.
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Quick start proceDure
Using short twisted-pair leads for any power connections
and with all loads and power supplies off, refer to Figure3
for the proper measurement and equipment setup. The
battery/power supply (PS1) should not be connected to
the circuit until it is stated in the following procedure.
When measuring the input or output voltage ripple, care
must be taken to avoid a long ground lead on the oscil-
loscope probe. Measure the input or output voltage ripple
by touching the probe tip directly across the VIN or VOUT
and GND terminals (see Figure 4), or by using an oscil-
loscope probe tip jack.
1. Jumper, PS1 and LOAD settings to start:
PS1 = OFF
JP1 (RUN) = OFF
JP2 (MODE) = FIXED FREQUENCY
2. With power off, connect the power supply (PS1) as
shown in Figure 3. If accurate current measurements
are desired (for efficiency calculation for example),
then connect an ammeter in series with the supply as
shown. The ammeter is not required, however.
3. Connect a load to VOUT, as shown in Figure 3. The load
can be up to 300mA or 6Ω for VOUT = 1.8V. Connect an
ammeter if accuratecurrentmeasurementormonitoring
is desired.
4. Turn on PS1 and slowly increase voltage until the volt-
age at VIN is 5V. Move Jumper JP1 to ON.
5. Verify VOUT is ~1.8V.
6. VIN can now be varied between 3V and 15V. VOUT should
remain in regulation.
7. VIN can also be varied down to 2.5V. For VIN ≤ 3V,
VOUT may drop out of regulation, as previously de-
scribed.
8. IOUT can also be varied from 0mA to 300mA.
9. For Burst Mode operation, move jumper JP2 to BURST.
See the data sheet for more information.
NOTES:
(1) If VOUT drops out of regulation, check to be sure
themaximumloadhasnotbeenexceeded,orthatVIN is
not below the minimum value for regulation (see
the data sheet).
(2) To measure no-load input current, remove R4.
VIN (V)
3
50
EFFICIENCY (%)
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65
70
75
100
85
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90
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300mA LOAD
100mA LOAD
VIN (V)
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EFFICIENCY (%)
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65
70
75
100
85
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60
90
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5mA LOAD
1mA LOAD
10mA LOAD
Figure 1. DC1883A Efficiency in PWM Mode Figure 2. DC1883A Efficiency in Burst Mode Operation
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Figure 3. Proper Measurement Equipment Setup
Figure 4. Measuring Input or Output Ripple
GND VIN
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parts List
ITEM QTY REFERENCE PART DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER/PART NUMBER
Required Circuit Components
1 1 C1 CAP CER, 10µF, 25V, X5R, 1210 TDK, C3225X5R1E106M
2 3 C2, C4, C6 CAP CER, 1µF, 25V, X5R, 0603 TDK, C1608X5R1E105M
3 1 C3 CAP CER, 22µF, 10V, X5R, 20%, 1206 TDK, C3216X5R1A226M
4 1 C7 CAP CER, 12pF, 50V, C0G 5%, 0603 TDK, C1608C0G1H120J
5 1 C8 CAP CER, 0.1µF, 50V, X7R, 0603 TDK, C1608X7R1H104M
6 1 L1 Inductor, 15µH Coilcraft, LPS4018-153MLB
7 1 R1 RES, 2MΩ, 1/10W, 1%, 0402, SMD Panasonic, ERJ-2GEJ205X
8 1 R2 RES, 2.21kΩ, 1/10W, 1%, 0402, SMD Panasonic, ERJ-2RKF2211X
9 4 R3, R4, R5, R6 RES, 1MΩ, 1/10W, 1%, 0402, SMD Panasonic, ERJ2RKF1004X
10 1 U1 LTC3103EDD Linear Technology Corporation, LTC3103EDD
Additional Demo Board Circuit Components
1 0 C5 (OPT) CAP CER, 1000pF, 50V, X7R, 20%, 0603 OPT
2 0 C9 (OPT) OPT CAP TANT, 68µF, 20V, 10%, SMD, 7343 OPT
3 0 R9 OPT RES, 1/10W, 1%, 0402, SMD OPT
Hardware—for Demo Board Only
1 5 E1, E2, E3, E4, E5 Testpoint, Turret 0.094" Mill-Max, 2501-2-00-80-00-00-07-0
2 2 JP1, JP2 JMP, 0.079” Single Row Header, 30-Pin Samtec, TMM-103-02-L-S
3 2 XJP1, XJP2 Shunt, 0.079" Center Samtec, 2SN-BK-G
4 4 (Stand-Offs) Stand-Off, Nylon, 0.375" Tall Keystone, 8832 (Snap on)
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Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representa-
tion that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
schematic Diagram
Figure 5. Circuit Schematic
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Linear Technology Corporation
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