Demonstration circuit 2897A is a low IQ, triple output, synchronous step-down supply featuring the LTC7819. The circuit is optimized for high efficiency. It provides outputs of 3.3V at 12A, 8.5V at 10A and 5.0V at 12A over an input voltage range of 10V to 36V with a switching frequency of 380kHz. Each rail uses a 3mΩ sense resistor to sense the current and provides optional footprints for DCR sensing. Typical applications include automotive, transportation, industrial, military and avionics systems. Features of the DC2897A include pin selectable light load operating modes of forced continuous mode, pulse-skipping and Burst Mode® operation. Optional spread spectrum modulation to reduce EMI, a PLLIN pin to synchronize to an external clock, optional DCR sensing footprints, an EXTVCC pin to reduce losses in the controller and optional footprints to parallel two or three channels. The LTC7819 data sheet provides a complete description of the part, operational details, and applications information. DC2897A must be read in conjunction with the data sheet.

Demonstration circuit DC290 is a constant-frequency step-down converter using an LTC1877 or an LTC1878 monolithic synchronous regulator. The LTC1878 has an input voltage range of 2.65V < VIN < 6V and the LTC1877 has an input voltage range of 2.65V < VIN < 10V. The LTC1878 is optimized for low voltage operation and is ideally suited for single Li-Ion cell or 3-NiCd/NiMH cell applications. The LTC1877, with its higher voltage capability, is ideally suited for two Li-Ion cells or 4- to 6-NiCd/NiMH cell applications.

Demonstration circuit 2918A is a 42V, 5A synchronous step-down SILENT SWITCHER with spread spectrum frequency modulation featuring the LT8636. The demo board is designed for 5V output from a 5.8V to 42V input. The wide input range allows a variety of input sources, such as automotive batteries and industrial supplies. The LT8636 is a compact, low emission, high efficiency, and high frequency synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator. The proprietary silent switcher architecture minimizes electromagnetic emissions with simplified filter and reduced layout sensitivity. Selectable spread spectrum mode further improves EMI performance, making it perfect solution to the noise sensitive applications. The regulator’s ultralow 2.5μA quiescent current with the output in full regulation enables applications requiring highest efficiency at very light load currents, such as automotive and battery powered portable instruments. Peak current mode control with minimum on-time of as small as 30ns allows high step-down conversion even at high frequency. The LT8636 switching frequency can be programmed either via oscillator resistor or external clock over a 200kHz to 3MHz range. The default frequency of demo circuit 2918A is 2MHz. The SYNC/MODE pin on the demo board 2918A is grounded (JP1 at BURST position) by default for low ripple Burst Mode® operation. To synchronize to an external clock, move the Jump JP1 to SYNC/FCM and apply the external clock to the SYNC terminal on the 2918A. In sync mode, the part runs in forced continuous mode. Without external clock applied, the SYNC/MODE pin is floating, and the part runs in forced continuous mode. This mode offers fast transient response and full frequency operation over a wide load range. Alternatively, move the Jump JP1 to the SPREAD-SPECTRUM, and the SYNC/MODE is tied to INTVCC, the part runs in forced continuous mode with spread spectrum function enabled. To get accurate efficiency measurement, measure the input voltage at the VIN_SENSE and GND terminals, which are Kelvin connected to the input cap C2 through signal traces. The LT8636 is assembled in a 4mmx3mm LQFN package with exposed pads for low thermal resistance. The rated maximum load current is 5A, while derating is necessary for certain input voltage and thermal conditions. The demo board has an EMI filter installed. The red line in Radiated EMI Performance is CISPR25 Class 5 peak limit. The circuit passes the test with a wide margin. To achieve EMI/EMC performance, the input EMI filter is required and the input voltage should be applied at VEMI terminal, and the setup can be referred to the CISPR 25 standards. The LT8636 datasheet gives a complete description of the part, operation and application information. The datasheet must be read in conjunction with this demo manual for demo circuit 2918A. The layout recommendations for low EMI operation and best thermal performance are available in the datasheet section Low EMI PCB Layout and Thermal Considerations and Peak Output Current. Contact ADI applications engineer for support.

The LTC7802 is a high performance dual step-down synchronous DC/DC switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel power MOSFET stages. Constant frequencycurrent mode architecture allows a phase-lockable switching frequency of up to 3MHz. The LTC7802 operates from a wide 4.5V to 40V input supply range. Power loss and supply noise are minimized by operating the two controller output stages out-of-phase.The very low no-load quiescent current extends operating runtime in battery powered systems. OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response to be optimizedover a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values. The LTC7802 features a precision 0.8V reference and power good output indicators. The MODE pin selects among Burst Mode operation, pulse-skipping mode, or continuous inductor current mode at light loads.The LTC7802 additionally features spread spectrum operation which significantly reduces the peak radiated and conducted noise on both the input and output supplies, making it easier to comply with electromagnetic interference (EMI) standards.APPLICATIONSAutomotive and TransportationIndustrialMilitary/Avionics

Demonstration circuit 3006A is a compact no-opto isolated flyback converter featuring the LT3001. The DC3006A outputs 12V, and maintains tight regulation with as load current from 1.5mA up to 300mA over an input voltage from 4V to 32V. The output current capability increases with the input voltage, as shown in the Performance Summary table. Transformer leakage inductance causes a voltage spike on the primary side after the power switch turns off. The leakage inductance spike is limited within the MOSFET’s voltage rating of 65V with an RC snubber and a TVS clamp which damp the ringing and clamp the MOSFET drain voltage to a safe level.  The Performance Summary table summarizes the performance of the demo board at room temperature. The demo circuit can be easily modified for different applications with some pre-designed transformers. The LT3001 datasheet gives a complete description of the part, operation and application information. The datasheet must be read in conjunction with this quick start guide for demo circuit 3006A.

Demonstration circuit DC3016A is a buck-boost power supply featuring the LTM4693, ultrathin, highly efficient, 2A buck-boost μModule® regulator. The LTM4693 regulates an output voltage above, below, or equal to the input voltage. This demonstration circuit is designed to have an input voltage from 2.6V to 5.5V with selectable 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, and 5V output voltage up to 2A load. Derating may be necessary for specific VIN, VOUT, and thermal conditions. This demo board includes a mode selector that allows the converter to run in CCM or Burst Mode® operation. Synchronization to an external clock is also possible. The switching frequency can be adjusted from 1MHz to 4MHz by a resistor. And the soft-start period is programmable by an external capacitor. The LTM4693 data sheet gives a complete description of these functions, operation, and application information. The data sheet must be read in conjunction with this quick start guide for demo circuit 3016A.

Demonstration circuit 1126 is a high density dual output (3.3V/5A and 2.5V/5A) step down converter featuring the LTC3850EUF. The input voltage range is 6.5V to 14V. For applications that have a 5V +/- 0.5V input, the board has an optional resistor to tie the INTVCC pin to the VIN pin. An optional DCR sense circuit allows the converter to use the inductor’s DCR as the sense element instead of the on-board sense resistors to save cost and board space and to improve efficiency.

Demonstration circuit 1128A is a dual channel synchronous, 2.25MHz Step-Down DC/DC Regulator featuring the LTC3419. The DC1128A has an input voltage range of 2.5V to 5.5V. Both jumper selectable 3.3V/2.5V and 1.2V/1.5V/1.8V outputs are capable of delivering up to 600mA of output current. The device also features independent internal soft-start for each channel.

DC1133A-A: Demo Board for the LTC2242-12 12-Bit, 250Msps ADC.

DC1147A-E: Demo Board for the LTC6403-1 200MHz, Low Noise, Low Power Fully Differential Input/Output Amplifier/Driver