Demonstration circuit 2599A features the LT8361 in a SEPIC configuration. It operates with a switching frequency of 400kHz and is designed to convert a 4.5V to 48V source to 24V, with up to 600mA output current (depending on input voltage). The LT8361 can operate with inputs as high as 60V. However, in this demo circuit, the input is limited by the voltage rating of the input capacitors. The demo board contains a selectable jumper, JP1, to aid in the selection of the desired Sync pin mode of operation. The default setting is Burst Mode® operation. This layout is optimized for good EMI performance and small solution size. Input and output filters and an optimized power switching loop, comprised of C20 and C21 are necessary to pass CISPR 25 Class 5 emissions, and are added by default. These components can be excluded in applications not requiring noise immunity. The data sheet gives a complete description of the device, operation and application information. The data sheet must be read in conjunction with this demo manual.

The DC2608 is the starter kit for demonstrating the performance and ease of use of the LTC2986-1, which is a complete temperature measurement system on a chip. This kit includes the DC2618 (main demo circuit containing the LTC2986-1) and the DC2210 (a simple experiment circuit allowing bread boarding). In addition to the starter demonstration kit, sensor specific demonstration boards highlighting the performance of RTDs, thermistors, or thermocouples are also available.

Demonstration circuit 2610A features the LTC6953, an Ultralow Jitter, 4.5GHz Clock Distributor with 11 Outputs and JESD204B Support. By default, the DC2610A is powered from a single 3.3V supply. An option is provided to power to the DC2610A from dual supplies, allowing for the LTC6953’s output supply pins to connect to an LTC Silent Switcher® and the LTC6953 input supply pin to connect to a low noise LDO. All differential inputs and seven of the differential outputs are populated with 0.5” spaced SMA connectors. These outputs are AC-coupled with 50Ω transmission lines making them suitable to drive 50Ω impedance instruments. The remaining four differential outputs are terminated with 100Ω. The LTC6953’s EZSync™ and SYSREF request functions are made available via the LTC6953 SPI interface or the EZS_SRQ SMA/turret connectors. The DC2609A, DC2610A, and DC2611A SMA placement was designed for ease of connection for all multi-part synchronization and SYSREF request modes. A calibration path is provided to aid in accurate LTC6953 propagation delay measurements. A DC2026 USB serial controller board is used for SPI communication with the LTC6953, controlled by the supplied LTC6952Wizard™ software.

The LTM4645 is a 25A output switching mode step-down DC/DC ?Module? (power module) regulator. Included in the package are the switching controller, power FETs, inductor and all supporting components. Operating over an input voltage range of 4.7V to 15V, the LTM4645 supports an output voltage range of 0.6V to 1.8V, set by a single external resistor. Only a few input and output capacitors are needed.Its high efficiency design delivers about 86% efficiency from 12V input to 1.0V output with 25A continuous load current. High switching frequency and a current-mode architecture enable a very fast transient response to line and load changes without sacrificing stability. The device supports frequency synchronization, programmable multiphase operation, N+1 phase redundancy, and output voltage tracking for supply rail sequencing.Fault protection features include overvoltage and overcurrent protection. The power module is offered in a space saving 9mm ? 15mm ? 3.51mm BGA package. The LTM4645 is available with SnPb (BGA) or RoHS compliant terminal finish.Applications Telecom, Networking and Industrial Equipment Point of Load Regulation

Demonstration circuit 2616A-B features a polyphase design using the LTM4645EY, a 25A high efficiency, switch mode step-down power µModule regulator. The input voltage range is from 6V to 15V. To use DC2616A-B for input voltage range from 4.7V to 6V, connect INTVCC to SVIN (change R22, R42, R55 from OPT to 0Ω), DRVCC to VIN (change R21, R38, R52 from 0Ω to OPT, R2, R39, R53 from OPT to 0Ω). The output voltage range is 0.6V to 1.8V. The DC2616A-B can deliver a nominal 75A output current with three LTM4645 modules in parallel. As explained in the data sheet, output current derating is necessary for certain VIN, VOUT, and thermal conditions. The board operates in continuous conduction mode in heavy load conditions. For high efficiency at low load currents, the MODE_PLLIN jumper selects pulse-skipping mode for noise sensitive applications or burst mode operation in less noise sensitive applications. The MODE_PLLIN pin also allows the LTM4645 to synchronize to an external clock signal. The phase shift between two adjacent phases is 120 degrees. DC2616A-B has the option of choosing both internal and external compensation circuit for LTM4645. The LTM4645 data sheet must be read in conjunction with this demo manual prior to working on or modifying demo circuit DC2616A-B.

The ADA4899-1 is an ultralow noise (1 nV/?Hz) and distortion (

Demo circuit 2637A features four LT3045EDD-1s in parallel, generating an ultralow noise, ultrahigh power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) low dropout (LDO) regulator with programmable current limit. DC2637A operates over an input range of 3.8V to 20V, and is capable of delivering up to 2A output current by paralleling four LT3045EDD-1s with only 20mΩ ballast resistors. The VIOC tracking function of the LT3045EDD-1 controls an upstream switching converter to maintain a constant voltage across the regulator and hence minimize power dissipation. In the parallel configuration, connect the VIOC pin of only one IC to the switching converter, while the VIOC pins of the other ICs are left floating. The power good feedback (PGFB) pin is used to set a programmable power good threshold, and also activates the fast start-up circuitry. The PGFB is set on only one IC when they are paralleled. LT3045-1 also offers programmable current limit functionality by connecting a resistor from ILIM to GND on each device. Current monitoring is also achieved by sensing the ILIM pin voltage. Built-in protection includes reverse battery protection, reverse current protection, internal current limit with fold-back, and thermal limit with hysteresis. The LT3045-1 data sheet gives a complete description of the device, operation and applications information. The data sheet must be read in conjunction with this demo manual for demonstration circuit 2637A. The LT3045EDD-1 is assembled in a 12-lead (3mm × 3mm) plastic DFN package with an exposed pad on the bottom-side of the IC. Proper board layout is essential for maximum thermal performance.

The LTC3888/LTC3888-1/LTC3888-2 is a PMBus-compliant dual loop DC/DC synchronous step-down switching regulator controller with eight expandable phases supporting a wide range of master/slave configurations. The controller uses constant frequency current mode architecture to provide excellent transient response and output regulation. Each PWM master is capable of producing output voltages from 0.3V to 3.45V with multiple phase configurations using DrMOS devices that provide an output current monitor.PMBus configuration and monitoring is supported by LTpowerPlay? software. Programmable loop compensation and built-in load step emulation facilitate setting bandwidth based on input voltage and output load capacitance. PMBus commands allow read back of input voltage, output voltage and current, and operating status. Operating parameters can be set via PMBus command or stored in internal EEPROM for use at power up. Switching frequency, phase configuration, output voltage (LTC3888/LTC3888-2), output current limit (LTC3888-1) and device address can also be set using external programming resistors.APPLICATIONS High Current Distributed Power Systems Servers, Network and Storage Equipment

The LTM4671 is a quad DC/DC step-down ?Module (micromodule) regulator offering dual 12A and dual 5A output. Included in the package are the switching controllers, power FETs, inductors and support components. Operating over an input voltage range of 3.1V to 20V, the LTM4671 supports an output voltage range of 0.6V to 3.3V for two 12A channels and 0.6V to 5.5V for two 5A channels, each set by a single external resistor. Only bulk input and output capacitors are needed.Fault protection features include overvoltage, overcurrent and overtemperature protection. The LTM4671 is offered in 9.5mm ? 16mm ? 4.72mm BGA package.Applications Multirail Point-of-Load Regulation FPGAs, DSPs and ASICs Applications

The LT8645S/LT8646S synchronous step-down regulator features second generation Silent Switcher architecture designed to minimize EMI emissions while delivering high efficiency at high switching frequencies. This includes the integration of bypass capacitors to optimize all the fast current loops inside and make it easy to achieve advertised EMI performance by eliminating layout sensitivity.The fast, clean, low-overshoot switching edges enable high efficiency operation even at high switching frequencies, leading to a small overall solution size. Peak current mode control with a 40ns minimum on-time allows high step-down ratios even at high switching frequencies. The LT8646S has external compensation to enable current sharing and fast transient response at high switching frequencies.Burst Mode? operation enables ultralow standby current consumption, pulse-skipping mode allows full switching frequency at lower output loads, or spread spectrum operation can further reduce EMI emissions.Applications Automotive and Industrial Supplies General Purpose Step-Down GSM Power Supplies

The LTM4645 is a 25A output switching mode step-down DC/DC ?Module? (power module) regulator. Included in the package are the switching controller, power FETs, inductor and all supporting components. Operating over an input voltage range of 4.7V to 15V, the LTM4645 supports an output voltage range of 0.6V to 1.8V, set by a single external resistor. Only a few input and output capacitors are needed.Its high efficiency design delivers about 86% efficiency from 12V input to 1.0V output with 25A continuous load current. High switching frequency and a current-mode architecture enable a very fast transient response to line and load changes without sacrificing stability. The device supports frequency synchronization, programmable multiphase operation, N+1 phase redundancy, and output voltage tracking for supply rail sequencing.Fault protection features include overvoltage and overcurrent protection. The power module is offered in a space saving 9mm ? 15mm ? 3.51mm BGA package. The LTM4645 is available with SnPb (BGA) or RoHS compliant terminal finish.Applications Telecom, Networking and Industrial Equipment Point of Load Regulation

Demonstration circuit 2685B-KIT is an Ethernet Alliance Gen 2 PoE certified 4-port IEEE 802.3bt power sourcing equipment (PSE) composed of a DC2684A-B (daughter card)  and DC2683A (motherboard). The DC2685BKIT is used for evaluation of the LTC4291-1/LTC4292 PSE chipset. Up to four IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, or IEEE 802.3bt powered devices (PDs) can be connected and powered from this system using a single power supply. A DC590 is connected to the DC2685B-KITfor I2C interfacing with  QuikEval™. This demonstration manual provides a quick start procedure, a DC2684A-B daughter card overview, a DC2683A mother board overview, schematics, and layout printouts.

The DC2691A programming board contains the circuitry needed to program and verify the EEPROM of the LTC2972. It is shipped with a clamshell style programming socket installed. The LTpowerPlay® *.proj file that corresponds to the factory default configuration can be found in the GUI. To properly program and verify the contents of the EEPROM, download and install the LTpowerPlay software (GUI). You also need a Linear Technology DC1613 USB to I2C/SMBus/PMBus Controller.

Demonstration circuit 2693A is optimized for evaluation of the LTC®5556 dual programmable gain downconverting mixer. Each channel incorporates an active mixer and a digital IF VGA with 15.5dB gain control range. The IF gain of each channel is independently programmable through the SPI in 0.5dB steps. Its single-ended RF ports have a range from 1.5GHz to 7GHz. The LO port is internally matched to 50Ω from 500MHz to 8GHz with 9dB return loss. The differential IF port is usable from 1MHz to 1000MHz. There is a reduced power mode available through the SPI or RP pin, which lowers the total current consumption by 25%.

This evaluation board is obsolete and no longer recommended. The replacement board is the DC2702B-A (coming soon). Demonstration circuit 2702A-A is a dual-output, high efficiency, high density, µModule® regulator with 4.5V to 16V input range. Each output can supply 50A maximum load current. The demo board has a LTM4700 µModule regulator, which is a dual 50A or single 100A step-down regulator with digital power system management. Please see LTM4700 data sheet for more detailed information. DC2702A-A powers up to default settings and produce power based on configuration resistors without the need for any serial bus communication. This allows easy evaluation of the DC/DC converter. To fully explore the extensive power system management features of the part, download the GUI software LTpowerPlay® onto your PC and use ADI’s I2C/SMBus/PMBus dongle DC1613A to connect to the board. LTpowerPlay allows the user to reconfigure the part on-the-fly and store the configuration in EEPROM, view telemetry of voltage, current, temperature and fault status.

Demonstration circuit 2706A showcases the LTC4376 ideal diode controller with integrated MOSFET and –40V reverse input protection. The board showcases the high side switch functionality of the LTC4376 by utilizing an additional switch MOSFET in conjunction with the GATE pin of the device. The LTC4376 has a current capability of 7A. The board includes two independent LTC4376 ideal diode circuits sharing a common ground and operating over a range of 4V to 40V.

The LT8364 is a current mode DC/DC converter with a 60V, 4A switch operating from a 2.8V to 60V input. With a unique single feedback pin architecture it is capable of boost, SEPIC or inverting configurations. Burst Mode operation consumes as low as 9?A quiescent current to maintain high efficiency at very low output currents, while keeping typical output ripple below 15mV.An external compensation pin allows optimization of loop bandwidth over a wide range of input and output voltages and programmable switching frequencies between 300kHz and 2MHz. A SYNC/MODE pin allows synchronization to an external clock. It can also be used to select between burst or pulse-skip modes of operation with or without Spread Spectrum Frequency Modulation for low EMI. For increased efficiency, a BIAS pin can accept a second input to supply the INTVCC regulator. Additional features include frequency foldback and programmable soft-start to control inductor current during startup.The LT8364 is available in a thermally enhanced 12-lead 4mm ? 3mm DFN package or a thermally enhanced 16-lead MSOP package with four pins removed.APPLICATIONS Industrial and Automotive Telecom Medical Diagnostic Equipment Portable Electronics

Demonstration circuit 2722A is a dual-output, high efficiency, high density, µModule regulator with 2.7V to 17V input range. Each output can supply 10A maximum load current. The demo board has a LTM4686 µModule regulator, which is a dual 10A or single 20A step-down regulator with digital power system management. Please see LTM4686 data sheet for more detailed information. DC2722A powers up to default settings and produce power based on configuration resistors without the need for any serial bus communication. This allows easy evaluation of the DC/DC converter. To fully explore the extensive power system management features of the part, download the GUI software LTpowerPlay™ onto your PC and use LTC’s I2C/SMBus/PMBus dongle DC1613A to connect to the board. LTpowerPlay allows the user to reconfigure the part on the fly and store the configuration in EPROM, view telemetry of voltage, current, temperature and fault status.

Demonstration circuit 2727A is a high input voltage, high efficiency dual output DC/DC converter. It features the LTC®3892‑2, a low IQ, dual output, 2-phase synchronous step-down DC/DC controller. This demo board operates over a 6V to 40V input voltage range and produces a 3.3V at 10A and a 12V at 3A output. The 12V output is designed using a SEPIC converter which allows a stable output voltage from an input voltage that can be above, below or equal to the output voltage. The 3.3V is provided using a synchronous step-down converter. These output voltages can easily be changed with certain modifications. The gate drive voltage can be adjusted from 5V to 10V allowing the use of logic or standard level MOSFETs. The DC2727A supports three operation modes: forced continuous mode, pulse-skipping and Burst Mode® operation during light loads. Forced continuous mode reduces output voltage ripple and yields a low noise switching spectrum. The pulse-skipping and burst modes increased efficiency at light loads. Both outputs of the DC2727A switch out of phase to reduce input filtering. The DC2727A supports selectable current limit and provides very low dropout operation with its 99% duty cycle capability. The DC2727A has a standard operating frequency of 250kHz, but can be adjusted in a range between 75kHz and as high as 850kHz. In addition, the LTC3892-2 integrates the bootstrap diodes which simplifies the design. The DC2727A was designed to support multiple footprints of input/output capacitors and inductors to accommodate variety of applications. The data sheet of LTC3892-2 gives a complete description and application information, and must be read in conjunction with this demo board manual for DC2727A.

The LTC7800 is a high performance step-down switching regulator DC/DC controller that drives an all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stage. A constant frequency current mode architecture allows a phase-lockable frequency of up to 2.25MHz.The 50?A no-load quiescent current extends operating run time in battery-powered systems. OPTI-LOOP? compensation allows the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values. The LTC7800 features a precision 0.8V reference and power good output indicator. A wide 4V to 60V input supply range encompasses a wide range of intermediate bus voltages and battery chemistries. The output voltage of the LTC7800 can be programmed between 0.8V to 24V.The TRACK/SS pin ramps the output voltages during start-up. Current foldback limits MOSFET heat dissipation during short-circuit conditions. The PLLIN/MODE pin selects among Burst Mode operation, pulse-skipping mode, or continuous conduction mode at light loads.Applications Automotive Always-On Systems Battery Powered Digital Devices Distributed DC Power Systems