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DC1429A: LTC3642 45V, 50mA High Efficiency Synchronous Step-Down Converter

High efficiency 50mA step-down converter demo circuit (DC1429A) featuring the LTC3642, with a 4.5V to 45V input range and jumper-selectable 1.8V, 3.3V, or 5V outputs.

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Overview

Demonstration circuit DC1429A showcases the LTC3642, a high-efficiency synchronous buck converter. It supports a wide input voltage range of 4.5V to 45V, with internal overvoltage protection capable of handling surges up to 60V. The circuit provides up to 50mA of load current and features an ultra-low 10μA quiescent current. The output voltage is jumper-selectable for 1.8V, 3.3V, or 5V. The design includes internal power switches and requires no external compensation, simplifying the configuration for low-power, high-voltage applications. The document includes a performance summary, setup procedures, and a complete bill of materials.

Use Cases

  • Battery-powered systems
  • Industrial control power supplies
  • Automotive 4V to 60V surge protection
  • Distributed power systems
  • Low power handheld devices

Topics

LTC3642
LTC3642EDD
Step-Down Converter
Synchronous Buck
DC1429A
High Voltage DC/DC
Low Quiescent Current
Analog Devices
Linear Technology
50mA Converter

Referenced Parts

EEU-FC2A680L

Panasonic

Panasonic part # EEU-FC2A680L, 68μF/100V

04023A220KAT2A

AVX

1 0 CFFW (Opt) Cap., NPO 22pF 25V 10% AVX 04023A220KAT2A

12061C224MAT2A

AVX

2 1 CIN1 Cap., X7R 0.22uF 100V 20% AVX 12061C224MAT2A

2SN-BK-G

Samtec

4 2 XJP1,XJP2 Shunt, 2mm Ctrs. Samtec 2SN-BK-G

TMM-102-02-L-S

Samtec

3 3 JP2,JP3,JP4 Jumper, 2pins 2mm Ctrs. Samtec TMM-102-02-L-S

TMM-103-02-L-S

Samtec

2 1 JP1 Headers, 3 Pins 2mm Ctrs. Samtec TMM-103-02-L-S

CRCW04020000Z0EA

Vishay

5 1 R3 Res/Jumper, Chip 0 Ohm 1/16W 1 AMP Vishay CRCW04020000Z0EA

CRCW04021M18FKED

Vishay

7 1 RFB2 Res., Chip 1.18M 0.06W 1% Vishay CRCW04021M18FKED

CRCW04021M47FKED

Vishay

6 1 RFB1 Res., Chip 1.47M 0.06W 1% Vishay CRCW04021M47FKED

CRCW0402715KFKED

Vishay

4 0 R2 (Opt) Res., Chip 715K 0.06W 1% Vishay CRCW0402715KFKED

0603YC104MAT

AVX

3 1 COUT1 Cap., X7R 0.1uF 16V 20% AVX 0603YC104MAT

LTC3642EDD

Linear Technology

I.C., Volt. Reg.

C3225X5R1H225MB

TDK

Cap., X5R 2.2uF 50V 20%

CRCW12064R70JNED

Vishay

Res., Chip 4.7 Ohm 0.25W 5%

LTC3642

Linear Technology

high efficiency step-down DC/DC converter featuring LTC3642

LTC3642-3.3

Linear Technology

VOUT ± 1.3% (LTC3642-3.3 Fixed 3.3V version)

LTC3642-5

Linear Technology

VOUT ± 1.3% (LTC3642-5 Fixed 5.0V version)

C3225X5R1H225MB

TDK

1 1 CIN Cap., X5R 2.2uF 50V 20% TDK C3225X5R1H225MB

CRCW12064R70JNED

Vishay

3 1 R4 Res., Chip 4.7 Ohm 0.25W 5% Vishay CRCW12064R70JNED

100uH

TDK

5 1 L1 Inductor, 100uH TDK VLCF5020T-101MR27