Product category: DC/DC Convertors
News Release from: Linear Technology Corp | Subject: LTM4600
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 16 January 2006
Complete DC/DC convertor shrinks into
LGA package
A new micro-module provides designers with a complete 10A switching power supply in a tiny-footprint low-profile land grid array package.
A new micro-module from Linear Technology provides designers with a complete 10A switching power supply in a tiny (15 x 15mm) footprint, low profile (2.8mm) land grid array (LGA) package The LTM4600 is a synchronous switch-mode DC/DC step-down regulator with built-in inductor, supporting power components and compensation circuitry
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 5 Dec 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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By simplifying power system development, this new high-density power supply reduces development time for a broad range of systems, including network routers, blade servers, cellular basestations, medical diagnostic equipment, test instrumentation and RAID systems.
The LTM4600 accommodates a wide input voltage range of 4.5 to 28V.
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The high level of integration and synchronous current mode operation allows the LTM4600 to deliver superior transient response and up to 10A continuous current (14A peak) at up to 92% efficiency.
It simplifies power supply design and construction, requiring only input and output bulk capacitors and a single resistor to set the output voltage within a range of 0.6 to 5V.
Containing all Linear Technology silicon and supported by Linear Technology's rigorous in-house testing and high reliability processes, the LTM4600 brings component-level reliability and industry-leading performance to demanding applications.
The LTM4600 DC/DC micro-module is a complete stand-alone surface-mount power supply that can be handled and assembled like a standard integrated circuit.
Moreover, its low-profile design permits the LTM4600 to be soldered onto the back side of a circuit board, freeing up valuable board space.
The LTM4600 DC/DC micro-modules are self-protected against overvoltage and short circuit conditions.
The devices' fast transient response minimises required bulk output capacitance.
Furthermore, two LTM4600s can be operated in parallel, increasing load current capability to 20A.
The LTM4600 is offered in two versions: standard and high input voltage.
The LTM4600EV operates from 4.5 to 20V, whereas the LTM4600HVEV has an operating voltage range from 4.5 to 28V.
Pricing for the LTM4600EV starts at $16.50 each and the LTM4600HVEV starts at $19.50 each in 1000-piece quantities.
The LTM4600IV and LTM4600HVIV, which are tested and guaranteed to operate over the -40 to 85C temperature range, are also available. Request a free brochure from Linear Technology Corp ...
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