DC2990A DC2990A LTC3307A |?5V Input to 1.2V Output at 3A Synchronous Step?Down Silent Switcher Demo Circuit Demonstration circuit 2990A features the LTC3307A 5V, 3A synchronous step-down Silent Switcher? operating as a 2MHz, 3.3V to 1.2V 3A buck regulator. The LTC3307A supports adjustable output voltages from 0.5V to VIN with operating frequencies from 1MHz up to 3MHz. The LTC3307A is a compact, ultralow emission, high efficiency, and high speed synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator. A minimum on-time of 22ns enables high VIN to low VOUT conversion ratios at high frequencies. The DC2990A operating mode may be selected as Burst, Skip or forced continuous (FC) mode. Setting JP1 to the FC/SYNC position will allow the LTC3307A to sync to a clock frequency from 1MHz to 3MHz. The LTC3307A operates in forced continuous mode when syncing to an external clock. The DC2990A is set to a fixed 2MHz frequency by connecting RT to VIN through a 0Ω resistor, R9. The frequency can be easily changed by removing R9 and setting an appropriate resistor in the R4 location to obtain the desired frequency. Refer to the LTC3307A data sheet for the proper RT value for a desired switching frequency. The DC2990A also has an EMI filter to reduce conducted EMI. This EMI filter can be included by applying the input voltage at the VIN EMI terminal. The EMI performance of the board is shown in the EMI Test Results section. The red lines in the EMI performance graphs illustrate the CISPR25 Class 5 peak limits for the conducted and radiated emission tests. The LTC3307A 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 LTC3307A is assembled in a 2mm × 2mm LQFN package with exposed pads for low thermal resistance. The layout recommendations for low EMI operation and maximum thermal performance are available in the data sheet section Low EMI PCB Layout. The Efficiency vs Load graph shows the efficiency and the power loss of the circuit with a 3.3V input in Burst Mode operation. DC2990A