Analog Devices Inc. LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF
- Part No.:
- LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Category:
- DC DC Switching Controllers
- Package:
- 16-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
- Datasheet:
-
LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF.pdf
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- IC REG CTRLR BUCK 16SOIC
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Product details
Overview
LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF from Analog Devices (formerly Linear Technology) is a synchronous step-down switching regulator controller designed for high-efficiency DC/DC conversion in battery-powered and wide-input industrial systems. It delivers fixed 3.3V output, supports up to 48V input, achieves up to 95% efficiency, maintains ultralow dropout via 100% duty cycle operation, and integrates adaptive nonoverlap gate drives for external P- and N-channel MOSFETs.
For engineers reviewing the LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF datasheet, LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF pinout, LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF application, or LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF equivalent, key selection considerations include its constant off-time current-mode architecture, Burst Mode™ operation for micropower standby (<1mA), 16-pin narrow SO package, and precise 3.3V ±3% regulation at 700mA load under 9–48V input.
Technical Context
The LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF employs a constant off-time current-mode control architecture with internal 1.25V reference and fixed-output voltage sensing via internal resistive divider connected to SENSE– (Pin 8). Its off-time is set by external CT capacitor and scales with VOUT to stabilize frequency across input voltage variations.
It integrates a low-dropout 10V internal regulator (VCC) for gate drive and control circuitry, level-shifted PGATE output referenced to VIN, and dual shutdown inputs (SHDN1/VFB on Pin 10, SHDN2 on Pin 15) enabling independent control of logic circuitry and full system power-down.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Output Voltage | Fixed 3.3V ±3% (3.23–3.43V) at 700mA load, 9–48V input - ensures stable core logic supply without external feedback network. |
| Input Voltage Range | –15V to 60V absolute max; functional range 0V to 48V - supports automotive cold-crank, industrial 24/48V rails, and battery backup systems. |
| Efficiency | Up to 95% at mid-load; maintained over wide current range - reduces thermal stress and extends battery life in portable instruments. |
| Shutdown Current | 135–230µA at VIN = 12V - enables true micropower sleep mode for always-on sensor nodes. |
| Operating Frequency | Set by external CT capacitor; ~250kHz typical with 390pF - balances switching loss vs. magnetics size for compact designs. |
| Current Sense Threshold | 130–170mV (high threshold) - defines peak inductor current limit and short-circuit protection level. |
| Thermal Performance | θJA = 110°C/W (SO-16 package) - requires minimal PCB copper area for thermal management at full load. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 16-lead narrow SOIC (S package), RoHS-compliant, surface-mountable with standard reflow profile.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| PGATE (1) | Level-shifted P-MOSFET gate driver | Voltage swing from VIN to VIN–VCC; enables direct drive of high-side P-channel switch without external level shifter. |
| VIN (2) | Main power input | Accepts –15V to 60V; supplies internal regulator and high-side switch path - must be decoupled with ≥100µF low-ESR capacitor. |
| VCC (3) | Internal 10V LDO output | Supplies gate drivers and control logic; rated 50mA max - requires local 0.1µF ceramic bypass to PGND. |
| PDRIVE (4) | High-current P-MOSFET gate driver | Ground-referenced output (0–VCC); drives P-MOSFET gate through external RG - limits dV/dt and EMI. |
| VCC (5) | Internal regulator input | 10V regulated input for drivers; must be decoupled to RGND - not protected against DC shorts. |
| CT (6) | Timing capacitor connection | Sets off-time and operating frequency; discharge current proportional to VOUT - determines converter stability and ripple. |
| ITH (7) | Gain amplifier compensation node | External RC network sets loop bandwidth and phase margin - critical for transient response and Burst Mode boundary control. |
| SENSE– (8) | Fixed-output voltage sense / current comparator (–) | Internally tied to 3.3V divider; also serves as low-side current sense input - defines regulation point and current limit threshold. |
| SENSE+ (9) | Current comparator (+) | Compares across external RSENSE; built-in offset enables accurate current sensing without calibration. |
| SHDN1/VFB (10) | Logic shutdown / feedback input | In LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF: dedicated shutdown pin (0.5–2V threshold); pulling high disables control circuitry only - VCC remains active. |
| SGND (11) | Small-signal ground | Reference for feedback, current sense, and compensation - must be routed separately from PGND to avoid noise coupling. |
| PGND (12) | Power ground | Return for CIN, N-MOSFET source, and driver power - forms high-di/dt return path; connects to SGND at single point. |
| NGATE (13) | N-MOSFET gate driver | Ground-referenced (0–VCC); drives synchronous rectifier - eliminates body diode conduction loss. |
| RGND (14) | Regulator ground | Ground return for internal 10V LDO - ties to PGND near VCC pin to minimize regulator noise. |
| SHDN2 (15) | Master shutdown | Logic-level input (0.8–2V threshold); pulling high disables VCC and all circuitry - enables complete system power gating. |
| CAP (16) | Charge compensation | Capacitor to VCC supplies charge for internal level-shift capacitor during VIN transients - prevents PGATE droop during line steps. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Burst Mode™ operation | Reduces quiescent current to <1mA at light loads while maintaining tight output regulation - extends battery runtime in intermittent-use devices. |
| Synchronous FET switching | Drives complementary P- and N-channel MOSFETs to eliminate Schottky diode losses - improves full-load efficiency by 3–5% vs. asynchronous designs. |
| Adaptive nonoverlap gate drives | Hardware-enforced dead time prevents shoot-through during MOSFET transitions - eliminates need for external timing resistors or complex gate drive ICs. |
| Ultrahigh input voltage capability | Operates from dropout to 48V (60V abs max) - supports 36V industrial buses, telecom -48V systems, and automotive 24V with load dump tolerance. |
| Very low dropout operation | 100% duty cycle capability allows VOUT regulation even when VIN ≈ VOUT - essential for battery end-of-life operation and low-VIN applications. |
Applications
| Notebook Power Management | Portable Instrument Supply |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Regulating 3.3V for CPU I/O, memory interfaces, and USB PHY in ultra-thin notebooks with 12–24V adapter input. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary synchronous buck controller managing high-efficiency, low-noise core rail generation with fast load transient response. Use Value: Delivers >92% efficiency at 1.5A load and <1mA quiescent current in sleep mode - directly extends battery life and reduces thermal throttling. | Use Scenario: Providing stable 3.3V supply for precision ADCs, microcontrollers, and wireless transceivers in handheld test equipment powered by Li-ion batteries. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Fixed-output DC/DC controller enabling compact, high-reliability power stage with integrated current limiting and thermal robustness. Use Value: Maintains ±1% output accuracy across –40°C to 85°C and supports 48V input surges - ensures measurement integrity in field-deployed instruments. |
| Industrial Sensor Node Power | Avionics DC Distribution |
Use Scenario: Converting 24V or 48V plant bus to 3.3V for low-power IoT edge sensors with multi-year battery life requirements. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Micropower synchronous controller implementing Burst Mode™ to sustain sub-10µA system sleep current. Use Value: Achieves 8mW standby power at 12V input - enables 10+ year battery life in sealed environmental monitoring nodes. | Use Scenario: Generating 3.3V logic supply from 28V aircraft bus in flight control modules requiring MIL-STD-704 compliance and fault tolerance. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-reliability buck controller with dual shutdown inputs (SHDN1/SHDN2) supporting redundant power sequencing and safe power-down. Use Value: Withstands –15V reverse polarity and 60V transients; operates over –40°C to 85°C - meets DO-160 Section 16 surge immunity requirements. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar synchronous buck controller applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTC1149CS-5#TRPBF | Fixed 5V output; identical pinout, package, and architecture - differs only in internal feedback divider ratio. | Used where 5V logic rails or USB peripheral power required instead of 3.3V - no PCB change needed if output voltage is the sole difference. | Select when system requires 5V output; shares same layout, BOM, and thermal design - simplifies dual-voltage platform development. |
| LT3502AEDD#TRPBF | Integrated 3.3V synchronous buck regulator (MOSFETs onboard); 3mm × 3mm DFN-10; 2.5–25V input; 1.2A max. | Targeted at space-constrained applications where external MOSFETs are undesirable - trades layout flexibility for smaller footprint and faster design cycle. | Choose for compact consumer electronics or wearables where board area is critical and 1.2A output suffices - avoids external FET layout complexity but lacks 48V input capability. |
Compared with LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF, LTC1149CS-5#TRPBF offers identical performance with 5V output, enabling drop-in voltage variant reuse; LT3502AEDD#TRPBF integrates power switches for smaller size but sacrifices 48V input support and programmable current limit - making it suitable for lower-voltage, space-limited designs only.
Availability
LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for notebook power management, portable instrumentation, industrial sensor nodes, and avionics DC distribution requiring stable component supply across extended temperature and high-input-voltage conditions.
Supply support for LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is a global leader in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing semiconductors, formed through the acquisition of Linear Technology in 2017.
The LTC1149 series belongs to ADI's legacy high-voltage power management portfolio, engineered specifically for efficient, wide-input synchronous buck conversion in demanding industrial, aerospace, and portable applications where reliability and efficiency at extreme input voltages are critical.
FAQ
What is the output voltage tolerance of the LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF under full load?
The LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF delivers a fixed 3.3V output with guaranteed tolerance of ±3% (3.23V to 3.43V) at 700mA load and 9–48V input, as specified in the Electrical Characteristics table. This tight regulation is achieved using an internal precision resistive divider and 1.25V bandgap reference, eliminating external feedback components and reducing BOM count.
Does the LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF support 48V input operation?
Yes, the LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF supports continuous operation up to 48V input (with 60V absolute maximum rating), enabled by specialized onboard regulation and level-shift circuitry. Its architecture maintains stable 3.3V output and high efficiency across the full 9–48V range, making it suitable for telecom, industrial, and automotive applications with wide input variation.
How does Burst Mode™ operation reduce power consumption in the LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF?
Burst Mode™ in the LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF reduces supply current to 0.6–1.05mA (typical) by disabling switching and entering a low-power sleep state when load current drops below the continuous-mode threshold. During sleep, most internal circuitry is powered down, cutting standby power to ~8mW at 12V input - significantly extending battery life in intermittently active systems.
What is the function of Pin 10 (SHDN1/VFB) on the LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF?
On the LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF, Pin 10 functions exclusively as SHDN1 - a logic-controlled shutdown input with 0.5–2V threshold. Pulling it high disables the control circuitry (halting switching and turning off both MOSFETs), while VCC remains active. This enables selective power gating without affecting auxiliary supplies, unlike SHDN2 (Pin 15) which shuts down the entire chip including VCC.
Can the LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF drive both P-channel and N-channel MOSFETs simultaneously?
Yes, the LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF provides dedicated, synchronized gate drive outputs: PGATE (Pin 1) and PDRIVE (Pin 4) for the high-side P-channel MOSFET, and NGATE (Pin 13) for the low-side N-channel MOSFET. Its adaptive nonoverlap circuitry ensures precise dead-time control to prevent shoot-through, enabling robust synchronous rectification without external timing components.
LTC1149CS-3.3#TRPBF Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 16-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Active
- Output Type:
- Transistor Driver
- Function:
- Step-Down
- Output Configuration:
- Positive
- Topology:
- Buck
- Number of Outputs:
- 1
- Output Phases:
- 1
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- Up to 48V
- Frequency - Switching:
- Up to 250kHz
- Duty Cycle (Max):
- 100%
- Synchronous Rectifier:
- Yes
- Clock Sync:
- No
- Serial Interfaces:
- -
- Control Features:
- Current Limit, Enable
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 70°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 16-SO
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