LTC3719
2-Phase, High Efficiency,
Step-Down Controller for
AMD Opteron™ CPUs
FEATURES
s Output Stages Operate Antiphase Reducing Input
and Output Capacitance Requirements and Power
Supply Induced Noise
s Dual Input Supply Capability for Load Sharing
s 5-Bit AMD CPU VID Code:
VOUT = 0.8V to 1.55V
s ±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
s True Remote Sensing Differential Amplifier
s Power Good Output Voltage Monitor
s Supports Active Voltage Positioning
s Current Mode Control Ensures Current Sharing
s OPTI-LOOP® Compensation Minimizes COUT
s Three Operational Modes: PWM, Burst and Cycle Skip
s Programmable Fixed Frequency: 150kHz to 300kHz
s Wide VIN Range: 4V to 36V Operation
s Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping
s Internal Current Foldback and Short-Circuit Shutdown
s Overvoltage Soft Latch Eliminates Nuisance Trips
s Available in 36-LUead Narrow (0.209) SSOP Package
APPLICATIO S
s Servers and Workstations
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
OPTI-LOOP and Burst Mode are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
AMD Opteron is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
DESCRIPTIO
The LTC®3719 is a 2-phase, VID programmable, synchro-
nous step-down switching regulator controller that drives
two N-channel external power MOSFET stages in a fixed fre-
quency architecture. The 2-phase controller drives its two
output stages out of phase at frequencies up to 300kHz to
minimize the RMS ripple currents in both input and output
capacitors. The 2-phase technique effectively multiplies the
fundamental frequency by two, improving transient re-
sponse while operating each channel at an optimum fre-
quency for efficiency. Thermal design is also simplified.
An operating mode select pin (FCB) can be used to select
among three modes including Burst Mode® operation for
highest efficiency. An internal differential amplifier provides
true remote sensing of the regulated supply’s positive and
negative output terminals as required in high current ap-
plications.
The RUN/SS pin provides soft-start and optional timed,
short-circuit shutdown. Current foldback limits MOSFET
dissipation during short-circuit conditions when the
overcurrent latchoff is disabled. OPTI-LOOP compensation
allows the transient response to be optimized for a wide
range of output capacitors and ESR values.
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
0.1µF
220pF
3.3k
5 VID BITS
FCB
VIN
TG1
RUN/SS
BOOST1
SW1
LTC3719
ITH
BG1
SGND
PGND
PGOOD
VID0–VID4
SENSE1+
SENSE1–
TG2
EAIN
BOOST2
ATTENOUT
SW2
ATTENIN
BG2
VDIFFOUT
VOS–
VOS+
INTVCC
SENSE2+
SENSE2–
0.47µF
0.47µF
10µF
10µF
35V
×6
1µH
D1
0.002Ω
1µH
D2
0.002Ω
Figure 1. High Current Dual Phase Step-Down Converter
VIN
5V TO 28V
VDD_CORE
0.8V TO 1.55V
45A
+ COUT
270µF
2V
×4
3716 F01
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