DESCRIPTION
The LTC®1553 is a high power, high efficiency switching regulator controller optimized for 5V or 12V input to 1.8V-3.5V output applications. It features a digitally programmable output voltage, a precision internal reference and an internal feedback system that provides output accuracy of ±1.5% at room temperature and typically±2% over-temperature, load current and line voltage shifts.
FEATURES
â– 5-Bit Digitally Programmable 1.8V to 3.5V Fixed
Output Voltage
â– Provides All Features Required by the Intel
Pentium® II Processor VRM 8.2 DC/DC
Converter Specification
â– Flags for Power Good, Over-Temperature and
Overvoltage Fault
â– 19A Output Current Capability from a 5V or 12V Supply
â– Dual N-Channel MOSFET Synchronous Driver
■Initial Output Accuracy: ±1.5%
■Excellent Output Accuracy: ±2% Typ Over Line,
Load and Temperature Variations
â– High Efficiency: Over 95% Possible
â– Adjustable Current Limit Without External Sense
Resistors
â– Fast Transient Response
â– Available in 20-Lead SSOP and SW Packages
APPLICATIONS
â– Power Supply for Pentium II, SPARC, ALPHA and
PA-RISC Microprocessors
â– High Power 5V or 12V to 1.8V-3.5V Regulators