LTC3884IUK#PBF

Product Overview

Category

The LTC3884IUK#PBF belongs to the category of power management integrated circuits (PMICs).

Use

This PMIC is designed to provide efficient power management solutions for a wide range of applications, including industrial, automotive, and telecommunications.

Characteristics

• High efficiency: The LTC3884IUK#PBF offers high conversion efficiency, minimizing power losses and maximizing energy utilization.
• Wide input voltage range: It can handle a wide range of input voltages, making it suitable for various power supply configurations.
• Advanced control features: The PMIC incorporates advanced control algorithms to optimize power delivery and ensure stable operation.
• Robust protection mechanisms: It includes built-in protection features such as overvoltage, undervoltage, and overcurrent protection, enhancing system reliability.

Package

The LTC3884IUK#PBF comes in a compact and thermally enhanced 38-lead QFN package, which facilitates easy integration into space-constrained designs.

Essence

The essence of the LTC3884IUK#PBF lies in its ability to efficiently regulate and manage power in diverse applications, ensuring reliable and optimized performance.

Packaging/Quantity

This PMIC is typically available in tape and reel packaging, with a quantity of 250 units per reel.

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 60V
• Output Voltage Range: Programmable from 0.5V to 55V
• Maximum Output Current: Up to 20A
• Switching Frequency: Adjustable from 200kHz to 2.2MHz
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 125°C
• Control Interface: I2C/SMBus compatible

Detailed Pin Configuration

The LTC3884IUK#PBF features a 38-pin QFN package with the following pin configuration:

1. VIN: Input voltage
2. GND: Ground
3. VOUT: Output voltage
4. FB: Feedback pin for output voltage regulation
5. EN: Enable pin to control the PMIC's operation
6. ITH: Current sense threshold adjustment
7. SS: Soft-start capacitor connection
8. PGND: Power ground
9. VCC: Supply voltage for internal circuitry
10. INTVCC: Internal voltage reference

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Functional Features

• Voltage Regulation: The LTC3884IUK#PBF provides precise voltage regulation, ensuring stable and accurate power delivery to the load.
• Current Sensing: It incorporates current sensing mechanisms to monitor and control the output current, preventing overloading and enhancing system safety.
• Fault Protection: The PMIC includes comprehensive fault protection features, such as overvoltage, undervoltage, and overcurrent protection, safeguarding the system from potential damage.
• Dynamic Voltage Scaling: It supports dynamic voltage scaling, allowing efficient power management based on varying load requirements.
• Programmability: The LTC3884IUK#PBF offers programmable settings through its I2C/SMBus compatible interface, enabling customization and flexibility in power management.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High efficiency, minimizing power losses
• Wide input voltage range for versatile applications
• Advanced control features for optimized power delivery
• Robust protection mechanisms for enhanced reliability
• Compact package for easy integration

Disadvantages

• Requires additional external components for complete functionality
• Complex pin configuration may require careful layout considerations during PCB design

Working Principles

The LTC3884IUK#PBF operates based on a combination of switching regulators and control algorithms. It takes the input voltage, regulates it to the desired output voltage, and delivers power to the load. The PMIC continuously monitors the output voltage and adjusts the switching frequency and duty cycle to maintain stable and accurate voltage regulation. It also incorporates feedback mechanisms to ensure efficient power transfer and protect against faults.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The LTC3884IUK#PBF finds applications in various fields, including: - Industrial automation systems - Automotive electronics - Telecommunications infrastructure - Power distribution systems - Renewable energy systems

In industrial automation, it can be used for motor control, PLCs, and robotics. In automotive electronics, it is suitable for power management in electric vehicles, infotainment systems, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). In telecommunications, it can be employed in base stations, routers, and network switches. Additionally, it is well-suited for power distribution systems and renewable energy applications such as solar inverters and wind turbines.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• LTC3880: Similar functionality with a different pin configuration
• LTC3882: Higher output current capability
• LTC3886: Enhanced fault protection features
• LTC3887: Integrated digital power system management capabilities