Product Overview: LTC3823EGN#PBF

The LTC3823EGN#PBF is a high-performance, step-down switching regulator controller from Linear Technology that offers a compact, efficient, and versatile solution for a variety of power supply applications. This advanced controller is designed to drive an external MOSFET, enabling it to handle a wide range of input voltages and deliver a precisely regulated output voltage with high efficiency.

Key Features

• Wide Input Voltage Range: The LTC3823EGN#PBF can operate over a wide input voltage range, typically from 4V to 60V, making it suitable for applications with varying input power sources, including automotive, industrial, and telecommunications systems.
• Adjustable Operating Frequency: This device allows the user to set the operating frequency anywhere from 100kHz to 600kHz, which can be synchronized to an external clock, providing flexibility in optimizing the performance and size of the external components.
• High Efficiency: The LTC3823EGN#PBF utilizes a constant on-time, valley current mode control architecture, which helps in achieving high efficiency and excellent transient response.
• Low Shutdown Current: It features a very low shutdown current of under 10µA, which is ideal for battery-operated systems where power conservation is crucial.
• No RSENSE™ Operation: This product supports operation without a sense resistor (No RSENSE™) to minimize power loss and simplify the circuit design.
• Robust Protection Features: It includes a range of protection features such as overvoltage protection, undervoltage lockout, and thermal shutdown to ensure the longevity and reliability of the application.

Applications

The LTC3823EGN#PBF is designed for a variety of applications that require efficient power conversion and tight voltage regulation. These include:

• Point-of-Load Power Supplies
• Telecommunications Infrastructure
• Automotive Electronics
• Industrial Equipment
• Datacom and Storage Systems

Package and Quality

Housed in a 16-lead SSOP package, the LTC3823EGN#PBF is designed to meet the stringent space and weight requirements of modern electronic devices. Linear Technology ensures high-quality standards, and the product is RoHS compliant, catering to environmentally conscious applications and regulations.