Date: 20/09/2010
15A DC/DC uModule regulator from Linear Technology
Linear Technology has unveiled the LTM4627, a 15A DC/DC uModule regulator with onboard inductors, MOSFETs and supporting components. Circuit design enhancements lower gate capacitance MOSFETs and stronger MOSFET drivers enable the LTM4627 to operate at approximately 7% higher efficiency or to deliver up to 15A load current in the same board area and junction temperature as the 10A DC/DC uModule regulator. The LTM4627 can convert input supplies ranging from 4.5V to 20V to output voltages from 0.6V to 5V, regulating the output with only +/-1.5% total DC output error maximum. Multiple LTM4627 devices can be paralleled for current sharing up to 60A. This regulator is suitable for applications such as telecom servers, networking and industrial equipment, medical imaging systems as well as avionics equipment.
The LTM4627 includes a differential remote sense amplifier to precisely regulate very low voltage, high current loads such as 1.0V or sub-1V core voltages of FPGAs and ASICs. Remote sensing corrects voltage errors caused by the impedance of PCB traces when large current flows to the load. Output voltage tracking and soft-start features allow controlled power up and power down of a complex board with multiple power rails. The devices PLL (phase-locked loop) function permits users to synchronize the LTM4627 to a clock frequency from 250kHz to 780kHz.
Package: 2.6g, 15mm x 15mm LGA
Operating temperature range: -40ēC to 125ēC.
Price: Starts at each US$17.99 for 1K pieces.
Availability: Now