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DEMO MANUAL DC1900A

Description

LTM4644EY 

Quad 4A Output Step-Down 

µModule Regulator 

Demonstration circuit 1900A features the 

LTM

®

4644EY

 

µModule

®

 regulator, a high-performance high-efficiency 

quad output step-down regulator. The LTM4644EY has an 

operating input voltage range of 4V to 14V and is able to 

provide up to 4A of output current from each of its phases. 

Each output’s voltage is programmable from 0.6V to 5.5V. 

The LTM4644EY is a DC/DC point of load regulator in a 

9mm × 15mm × 5.01mm BGA package requiring only a 

L

, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo and µModule are registered trademarks of 

Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

performance summary

BoarD photo

few input and output capacitors. Output voltage tracking 

is available through the TRACK/SS pin for supply rail se-

quencing. External clock synchronization is also available 

through the CLKIN pin. The LTM4644 data sheet must be 

read in conjunction with this demo manual prior to working 

on or modifying demo circuit 1900A.

Design  files  for  this  circuit  board  are  available  at  

http://www.linear.com/demo/DC1900A

Specifications are at T

A

 = 25°C

PARAMETER

CONDITIONS

VALUE

Input Voltage Range

4V to 14V

Output Voltage V

OUT

Jumper Selectable 

V

OUT1

 = 3.3VDC, V

OUT2

 = 2.5VDC,  

V

OUT3

 = 1.5VDC, V

OUT4

 = 1.2VDC

Maximum Continuous Load Current per Output

De-rating is necessary for certain operating conditions. 

See data sheet for details

4ADC

Default Operating Frequency

1MHz

Efficiency

V

IN

 = 12V, V

OUT1

 = 3.3V, I

OUT

 = 4A  

89% See Figure 2

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Summary of Contents for DC1900A

Page 1: ... respective owners Performance Summary Board Photo few input and output capacitors Output voltage tracking is available through the TRACK SS pin for supply rail se quencing External clock synchronization is also available through the CLKIN pin The LTM4644 data sheet must be readinconjunctionwiththisdemomanualpriortoworking on or modifying demo circuit 1900A Design files for this circuit board are ...

Page 2: ... voltage supply and meters as shown in Figure 1 4 Turn on input power supply The output voltage meters for each phase should display the programmed output voltage within 2 5 Once the proper output voltage is established adjust the load currents for each phase within the 0A to 4A range and observe the load regulation efficiency and other parameters 6 To observe increased light load efficiency place...

Page 3: ... Measured VOUT1 3 3V and VOUT4 1 2V Load Transient Responses 2A to 4A Load Step Figure 4 Measured Thermal Capture with All Phases at Full Load 4A 20µs DIV DC1900A F03a VOUT1 200mV DIV VIN 12V VOUT 3 3V 2 47µF 6 3V CERAMIC LOAD STEP SLEW RATE 1A µs IOUT1 2A DIV 20µs DIV DC1900A F03b VOUT4 200mV DIV IOUT4 2A DIV VIN 12V VOUT 1 2V 2 47µF 6 3V CERAMIC LOAD STEP SLEW RATE 1A µs DC1900A F04 VIN 12V VOUT...

Page 4: ...C30 C38 C33 C34 CAP 1206 CER OPTION OPTION 6 2 C13 C32 CAP 0603 CER 100PF AVX 06033C101KAT2A 7 4 R7 R8 R15 R16 RES 0603 0Ω 1 1 10W VISHAY CRCW06030000Z0ED 8 1 R28 RES 0805 0Ω 5 1 16W VISHAY CRCW08050000Z0EA 9 4 R19 R20 R21 R22 RES 0603 150kΩ 5 1 10W VISHAY CRCW0603150KJNEA 10 4 R23 R24 R25 R26 RES 0603 100kΩ 5 1 10W VISHAY CRCW0603100KJNEA 11 4 R9 R10 R17 R18 RES 0603 OPTION OPTION 12 12 R32 R35 R...

Page 5: ...ATION COMPONENT SUBSTITUTION AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY CONTACT LINEAR TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING FOR ASSISTANCE THIS CIRCUIT IS PROPRIETARY TO LINEAR TECHNOLOGY AND SCHEMATIC SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH LINEAR TECHNOLOGY PARTS SCALE NONE www linear com 3 LTM4644EY Tuesday April 23 2013 1 1 QUAD 4A STEP DOWN MODULE REGULATOR LT S...

Page 6: ...CEPT TO THE EXTENT OF THIS INDEMNITY NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES The user assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling of the goods Further the user releases LTC from all claims arising from the handling or use of the goods Due to the open construction of the product it is the user s responsibility...

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