LTC3428EDD
Linear Technology
Demonstration circuit 700 is a 2.4MHz, Dual Phase Step-Up DC/DC Converter featuring the LTC3428EDD.
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Quick Start Guide for DC700: LTC3428EDD 2.4MHz 2-Phase Boost Converter
Quick start guide for the DC700 demo board featuring the LTC3428EDD 2-phase boost converter, providing 5V at 2A or 3.3V at 1.5A with a 2.4MHz effective switching frequency.
Overview
This document describes Demonstration Circuit 700 (DC700), featuring the LTC3428EDD dual-phase step-up DC/DC converter. The board demonstrates a high-frequency boost architecture capable of delivering 5V at 2A (from a 3.3V to 4.5V input) or 3.3V at 1.5A (from a 1.8V to 3.3V input). It highlights the benefits of a 2-phase system, including a 2.4MHz effective switching frequency and reduced component size. The guide provides performance specifications, efficiency data, jumper configuration instructions for voltage selection, and proper measurement techniques for ripple and output evaluation.
Use Cases
- Handheld instruments
- Point-of-load converters
- Digital cameras
- Cellular phones
- Distributed power
- Networking equipment
Topics
LTC3428EDD
LTC3428
DC700
boost converter
step-up converter
2-phase converter
DC/DC converter
dual phase architecture
2.4MHz switching frequency
Analog Devices
Linear Technology
Referenced Parts
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