LINEAR TECHNOLOGY LTM4644EY Quad 4A Output Step Down µModule Regulator User Guide
- June 13, 2024
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LINEAR TECHNOLOGY LTM4644EY Quad 4A Output Step Down µModule Regulator
Product Information:
- Product Name: Demo Manual DC1900A
- Model: LTM4644EY Quad 4A Output Step-Down
Description:
The Demo Manual DC1900A is a circuit board designed to evaluate the performance of the LTM4644EY Quad 4A Output Step-Down module. It features a few input and output capacitors and offers output voltage tracking through the TRACK/SS pin for supply rail sequencing. The board also supports external clock synchronization through the CLKIN pin. The LTM4644 data sheet should be read in conjunction with this demo manual before working on or modifying the demo circuit.
Product Usage Instructions:
The following are the step-by-step instructions for using the Demo Manual DC1900A: 1. Quick Start Procedure: a. Place the jumpers (JP1-JP8) in the following positions: – JP1: RUN1 ON – JP2: RUN2 ON – JP3: RUN3 ON – JP4: RUN4 ON – JP8: MODE1 CCM – JP7: MODE2 CCM – JP6: MODE3 CCM – JP5: MODE4 CCM b. Before connecting any supplies,preset the input voltage supply between 4.5V to 14V and set the load currents to 0A. c. Connect the loads, input voltage supply,and meters as shown in Figure 1 of the user manual. 2. Load Adjustment: a. Power off the circuit. b. Adjust the load currents for each phase within the range of 0A to 4A. c. Observe the load regulation, efficiency, and other parameters. 3. Increased Light Load Efficiency: a. To observe increased light load efficiency,place a Mode pin jumper (JP5-JP8) in the DCM Mode position.
Note:
Optional jumper positions are available on the DC1900A to evaluate parallel
operation of the LTM4644. For parallel operation of all 4 outputs, do not
install any jumpers for R32-R46. Please refer to the user manual for
additional information and circuit diagrams.
Parts List:
The following is the parts list for the required circuit components of the
Demo Manual DC1900A: 1. C1, C3:
Capacitors 2. C6: Capacitor 3. C9, C17, C28, C36: Capacitors 4.
C10, C16, C29, C35: Capacitors 5. R3: Resistor 6. R4: Resistor 7.
R11: Resistors 8. R12: Resistor 9. U1: Integrated Circuit
Additionally, there are additional demo board circuit components listed in the
user manual. For detailed circuit diagrams and further information, please
refer to the user manual or visit the provided link for design files. Source:
http://www.linear.com/demo/DC1900A
Description
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 few input and output capacitors. Output voltage
tracking is available through the TRACK/SS pin for supply rail sequencing.
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
Performance Summary
Specifications are at TA = 25°C
| PARAMETER | CONDITIONS | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Input Voltage Range | 4V to 14V | |
| Output Voltage VOUT | Jumper Selectable | VOUT1 = 3.3VDC, VOUT2 = 2.5VDC, |
VOUT3 = 1.5VDC, VOUT4 = 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| VIN = 12V, VOUT1 = 3.3V, IOUT = 4A| 89% See Figure 2
Board Photo
Quick Start Procedure
Demonstration circuit 1900A is an easy way to evaluate the performance of the LTM4644EY. Please refer to Figure 1 for test setup connections and follow the procedure below.
- With power off, place the jumpers in the following positions:
JP1| JP2| JP3| JP4
---|---|---|---
RUN1| RUN2| RUN3| RUN4
ON| ON| ON| ON
JP8| JP7| JP6| JP5
---|---|---|---
MODE1| MODE2| MODE3| MODE4
CCM| CCM| CCM| CCM - Before connecting input supply, loads and meters, preset the input voltage supply to be between 4.5V to 14V. Preset the load currents to 0A.
- With power off, connect the loads, input voltage supply and meters as shown in Figure 1.
- Turn on input power supply. The output voltage meters for each phase should display the programmed output voltage within ± 2%.
- 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.
- To observe increased light load efficiency place a Mode pin jumper (JP5-JP8) in the DCM Mode position.
Note: Optional jumper positions are available on the DC1900A to allow for easy setup to evaluate parallel operation of the LTM4644. For example, to parallel all 4 outputs of the LTM4644 together stuff 0Ω jumpers for R32-R46.
Parts List
ITEM| QTY| REFERENCE| PART DESCRIPTION|
MANUFACTURER/PART NUMBER
---|---|---|---|---
Required Circuit Components
| 1 | 2 | C1, C3 | CAP, 1206, CER. 22µF 25V X5R 20% | MURATA, GRM31CR61E226KE15L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | C6 | CAP, 0603, X5R, 1uF, 16V 10% | AVX, 0603YD105KAT2A |
| 3 | 4 | C9, C17, C28, C36 | CAP, 1210 CER. 47µF 6.3V | AVX, 12106D476MAT2A |
| 4 | 4 | C10, C16, C29, C35 | CAP, 1206, X5R, 47uF, 6.3V, 20% | TAIYO YUDEN, |
JMK316BJ476ML
5| 1| R3| RES, 0603, 13.3kΩ 1% 1/10W| VISHAY CRCW060313K3FKEA
6| 1| R4| RES, 0603, 40.2kΩ 1% 1/10W| VISHAY CRCW060340K2FKEA
7| 2| R11| RES, 0603, 19.1kΩ 1% 1/10W| VISHAY CRCW060319K1FKEA
8| 1| R12| RES, 0603, 60.4kΩ 1% 1/10W| VISHAY CRCW060360K4FKEA
9| 1| U1| LTM4644EY, BGA-15X9-5.01| LINEAR TECH.CORP. LTM4644EY
Additional Demo Board Circuit Components
| 1 | 2 | C4, C5 | CAP, 1206, CER. 22µF 25V X5R 20% | MURATA, GRM31CR61E226KE15L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | C2 | CAP, 7343, POSCAP 68µF 16V | SANYO, 16TQC68MYF |
| 3 | 6 | C7, C21, C22, C31, C41, C42 | CAP, 0603, OPTION | OPTION |
| 4 | 4 | C8, C18, C27, C37 | CAP, 7343, POSCAP, OPTION | OPTION |
| 5 | 8 | C11, C12, C14, C15, 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, R37-R40, R42-R45 (OPT) | RES, 0603, OPTION | OPTION |
| 13 | 3 | R36, R41, R46 (OPT) | RES, 2512, 0Ω, OPTION | OPTION |
| 14 | 4 | C25, C26, C45, C46 | CAP, 0603, CER. 10µF 50V X7R | TDK, C1608X7R1H104M |
| 15 | 1 | R1 | RES., 0603, CHIP, 10k, 1% | VISHAY, CRCW060310K0FKED |
| 16 | 1 | R2 | RES, 0603, 1Ω 5% 1/10W | VISHAY,CRCW06031R00JNEA |
| 17 | 4 | R27, R29, R30, R31 | RES, 0603, 100kΩ 5% 1/10W | VISHAY CRCW0603100KJNEA |
Hardware
| 1 | 16 | E1, E3-E17 | TESTPOINT, TURRET 0.094″ | MILLMAX 2501-2-00-80-00-00-07-0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | J1, J2 | JACK, BANANA | KEYSTONE 575-4 |
| 3 | 8 | JP1-JP8 | JMP, 0.079 SINGLE ROW HEADER, 3 PIN | SULLINS, NRPN031PAEN-RC |
| 4 | 8 | XJP1-XJP8 | SHUNT, .079″ CENTER | SAMTEC, 2SN-BK-G |
| 5 | 4 | STAND-OFFS | STAND-OFF, SNAP ON, NYLON 0.375″ TALL | KEYSTONE, 8832(SNAP |
ON)
Schematic Diagram
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