Linear Technology LT8494 Quick setup guide

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Description
LT8494
SEPIC/Boost DC/DC Converter with 2A,
70V Switch, and 7µA Quiescent Current
Demonstration circuit 2242A is a monolithic SEPIC con-
verter featuring LT
®
8494.The demo board is designed for
5V output from a 3V to 60V input at 450kHz switching
frequency. The max output current is 1A when the input
voltage is above 12V, and is reduced with lower input volt-
age.ThequiescentcurrentofLT8494islessthan7μA when
operating. Dual supply pins (VIN and BIAS)allow the part
to automatically operate from the most efficient supply.
Low ripple Burst Mode
®
operation increases the efficiency
at the light load while keeping the output ripple below
10mV. Figure 1shows the demo board efficiency at 12V
input voltage.Figure 2shows the maximum load current
with different input voltages of the demo board.
L,LT ,LT C ,LT M ,Linear Technology,the Linear logo and Burst Mode are registered trademarks
of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
performance summary
The LT8494 data sheet gives a complete description of the
part,operation and application information.The data sheet
must be read in conjunction with this demo manual for
DC2242A. The LT8494 is assembled in 20-lead QFN and
20-lead plastic TSSOP packages.Proper board layout is
essentialformaximumthermalandelectricalperformance.
See the data sheet sections for details.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo/DC2242A
Specifications are at TA= 25°C
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
VIN Input Supply Range 3 60 V
VOUT Output Voltage 4.86 5.04 5.24 V
fSW Switching Frequency RT= 169kΩ 414 450 477 kHz
IOUT Max Output Current VIN = 12V 1 A
EFE Efficiency at DC VIN = 12V, IOUT = 1A 80.3 %
LOAD CURRENT (A)
40
EFFICIENCY (%)
60
90
50
70
80
0.4
DC2242A F01
10.20 0.6 0.8
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 5V
fSW = 450kHz
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
MAXIMUM LOAD CURRENT (A)
1.0
2.5
0.5
1.5
2.0
20
DC2242A F01
60100 30 5040
Figure 1. LT8494 Efficiency Figure 2. LT8494 Maximum Load Current
(Typical) vs Input Voltage

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Quick start proceDure
DC2242A is easy to set up to evaluate the performance
of the LT8494. Refer to Figure 3for proper measurement
equipment setup and follow the procedure below:
NOTE. When measuring the input or output voltage ripple,
care must be taken to avoid a long ground lead on the
oscilloscope probe.Measure the input or output voltage
ripple by touching the probe tip directly across the VIN
or VOUT and GND terminals.See Figure 4for the proper
scope technique.
1. With power off,connect the input power supply to VIN
and GND.Make sure that the input voltage does not
exceed 60V.
2. With power off, connect loads from VOUT to GND.
3. Turn on the power at the input.
4. Check for the proper output voltages (VOUT = 5V).
NOTE: If there is no output,temporarily disconnect the
load to make sure that the load is not set too high or
is shorted.
5. Once the proper output voltage is established,adjust
the load within the operating ranges and observe the
output voltage regulation,ripple voltage,efficiency and
other parameters.

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Quick start proceDure
Figure 3. Proper Measurement Equipment Setup
V
OUT
GND
Figure 4. Measuring Input or Output Ripple

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parts List
ITEM QTY REFERENCE PART DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER/PART NUMBER
Required Circuit Components
1 2 C2, C8 CAP., X7R, 2.2µF, 100V, 10%, 1210 MURATA, GRM32ER72A225KA35L
2 2 C3, C4 CAP., X7R, 47µF, 10V, 10%, 1210 MURATA, GRM32ER71A476KE15L
3 2 C5, C7 CAP., X7R, 1µF, 10V, 10%, 0603 MURATA, GRM188R71A105KA61D
4 1 C6 CAP., NP0, 4.7pF, 50V, ±0.25pF, 0603 MURATA, GRM1885C1H4R7CA01D
5 1 D1 DIODE, SCHOTTKY 100V, 2A, SMA ON SEMI., MBRA2H100T3G
6 1 L1 INDUCTOR, 15µH VISHAY, IHCL4040DZER150M5A
7 2 R1, R10 RES., CHIP, 1M, 1/10W, 0603 VISHAY, CRCW06031M00FKEA
8 1 R2 RES., CHIP, 316K, 1/10W, 1%, 0603 VISHAY, CRCW0603316KFKEA
9 1 R4 RES., CHIP, 100k, 1/10W, 1%, 0603 VISHAY, CRCW0603100KFKEA
10 1 R6 RES., CHIP, 169k, 1/10W, 1%, 0603 VISHAY, CRCW0603169KFKEA
11 1 R9 RES., CHIP, 0, 1/10W, 0603 VISHAY, CRCW06030000Z0EA
12 1 U1 I.C., , LT8494, TSSOP-20-4.4mm LINEAR TECH., LT8494EFE#PBF
Additional Demo Board Circuit Components
1 1 C1 CAP., ALUM, 10µF, 63V, 20% SUN ELECTRONIC, 63CE10BS
2 0 C10 (OPT) CAP., OPTION, 0603 OPT
3 0 R11 (OPT) RES., OPTION, 0603 OPT
Hardware: For Demo Board Only
1 6 E1-E6 TESTPOINT, TURRET, .094" PBF MILL-MAX, 2501-2-00-80-00-00-07-0

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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
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5
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4
3
3
2
2
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1
D D C C B B A A
ALL CAPACITORS ARE IN MICROFARADS, 0603.
NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 1. ALL RESISTORS ARE IN OHMS, 0603.
(450kHz)
100V
*
THE MAX LOAD CURRENT IS REDUCED WHEN THE INPUT VOLTAGE IS LESS THAN 12V. PLEASE SEE DEMO MANUAL FOR DETAILS.
*
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SEPIC CONVERTER WITH LOW IQ
N/A
LT8494EFE
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CUSTOMER NOTICE
LINEAR TECHNOLOGY HAS MADE A BEST EFFORT TO DESIGN A CIRCUIT THAT MEETS CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED SPECIFICATIONS; HOWEVER, IT REMAINS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY PROPER AND RELIABLE OPERATION IN THE ACTUAL APPLICATION. COMPONENT SUBSTITUTION AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY. CONTACT LINEAR TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING FOR ASSISTANCE. THIS CIRCUIT IS PROPRIETARY TO LINEAR TECHNOLOGY AND
SCHEMATIC
SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH LINEAR TECHNOLOGY PARTS.
www.linear.com
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DEMO CIRCUIT 2242A
Tuesday, May 05, 2015 11
SEPIC CONVERTER WITH LOW IQ
N/A
LT8494EFE
SIZE DATE:
IC NO. REV.
SHEET OF
TITLE:
TECHNOLOGY Fax: [phone]
Milpitas, CA 95035 Phone: [phone] McCarthy Blvd. LTC Confidential-For Customer Use Only
CUSTOMER NOTICE
LINEAR TECHNOLOGY HAS MADE A BEST EFFORT TO DESIGN A CIRCUIT THAT MEETS CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED SPECIFICATIONS; HOWEVER, IT REMAINS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY PROPER AND RELIABLE OPERATION IN THE ACTUAL APPLICATION. COMPONENT SUBSTITUTION AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY. CONTACT LINEAR TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING FOR ASSISTANCE. THIS CIRCUIT IS PROPRIETARY TO LINEAR TECHNOLOGY AND
SCHEMATIC
SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH LINEAR TECHNOLOGY PARTS.
www.linear.com
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DEMO CIRCUIT 2242A
Tuesday, May 05, 2015 11
SEPIC CONVERTER WITH LOW IQ
N/A
LT8494EFE
R10
1M
E1
VIN
3V - 60V
C5 1uF 0603 10V
R11
OPT
E2
GND
C8
2.2uF
1210
E6
SWEN
D1 MBRA2H100T3G
C7
1uF E5 PG
R4
100K
1%
C2 2.2uF 100V 1210
C4
47uF 1210
10V
E4 GND
C10 OPT
+
C1 10uF 63V
63CE10BS
LT8494EFE
U1
SS
8
RT
10
NC 11
SWEN
12
NC 13 NC 15
VIN
18
GND
16
GND
14
SW 20
BIAS 1
FB 3
NC
5
NC
6
PG 7
NC
17
FB 2
NC
4
NC
9
NC
19
GND
21
E3 VOUT
5V / 1A
R9
0
C3 47uF 10V 1210
R6 169K
R1 1M 1%
R2
316K
1%
C6 4.7pF
L1
15uH
IHCL4040DZ-5A
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