Date: 24/10/2006

LTC3836 from Linear Technology to power low voltage microcontrollers and DSPs

Linear's LTC3838, is a synchronous switching controller designed to get power sourced from Li-ion, multi-cell alkaline, and NiMH batteries and to deliver the regulated voltage for latest mobile microcontroller and DSPs.
It's features are,
The o/p voltage down to 0.6 V
I/P voltage range: 2.75 to 45V
95% Duty cycle
Current mode control
250Khz to 750Khz adjustable constant frequency operation
Synchronizable up to 850Khz.
Operating temperature range : 40 to 85 deg C.
Package: 4mm x 5mm QFN or 28 lead SSOP.
Price: $2.75 each (in 1k quantities).