LTM4630-1 Dual 18A or Single 36A µModule Regulator with 0.8% DC and 3% Transient Accuracy FEATURESDESCRIPTION n ±0.8% Maximum Total DC Output Error Over Line, The LTM®4630-1A/LTM4630-1B are dual 18A or single 36A Load and Temperature (LTM4630-1A) output step-down µModule® (micromodule) regulators with n ±3% Transient Output Error with Minimum Output ±0.8% (LTM4630-1A) and ±1.5% (LTM4630-1B) total DC Capacitance output error, respectively, with ±3% transient output error. n Dual 18A or Single 36A Output Included in the package are the switching controller, power n 4.5V to 15V Input, 0.6V to 1.8V Output Voltage Range FETs, inductors, and al supporting components. External com- n Differential Remote Sense Amplifier pensation allows for fast transient response to minimize output n Current Mode Control/Fast Transient Response capacitance when powering FPGAs, ASICs, and processors. n With synchronized multiphase parallel current sharing, four Current Sharing Up to 144A n LTM4630-1 devices can deliver up to 144A. The LTM4630-1 16mm × 16mm × 5.01mm BGA Package is offered in a 16mm × 16mm × 5.01 BGA package. APPLICATIONS L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo, µModule, Burst Mode and PolyPhase are registered trademarks and LTpowerCAD is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. n FPGA, ASIC, µProcessor Core Voltage Regulation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5481178, 5705919, 5929620, 6100678, 6144194, 6177787, 6304066 and 6580258. n Information, Communication Systems Other patents pending. TYPICAL APPLICATION36A, 1.2V Output DC/DC µModule Regulator1.2V Output Efficiency, fSW = 500kHz INTV 95 CC V 10k IN = 5V 4.7µF 90 PGOOD CLKOUT INTVCC EXTVCC PGOOD2 PGOOD1 VOUT 85 VIN = 12V VIN VIN VOUT1 4.5V TO 15V 1.2V 22µF 36A 25V 121k TEMP VOUT2 220µF 80 ×4 RUN1 4V DIFFP ×5 RUN2 DIFFN EFFICIENCY (%) 75 TRACK1 DIFFOUT 33pF LTM4630-1 TRACK2 V 70 OUTS1 0.1µF fSET VOUTS2 PHASMD 65 V 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 COMP1 FB1 OUTPUT CURRENT (A) 3.75k V 60.4k COMP2 FB2 46301 TA01b 121k 2200pF SGND GND MODE_PLLIN 46301 TA01a 25% Load Step Transient Response, ±3% Output Regulation Window. 12VIN, 1.2VOUT, 36A with 5x 220μF Ceramic Cap VOUT 20mV/DIV 65mV AC-COUPLED LOAD STEP 4A/DIV 9A STEP *SEE DEMO CIRCUIT DC2081A-B 50µs/DIV 46301 TA01c 46301fa For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630-1 1 Document Outline Description Typical Application Absolute Maximum Ratings Pin Configuration Electrical Characteristics Typical Performance Characteristics Pin Functions Operation Applications Information Package Description Related Parts Features Applications Typical Application Description Absolute Maximum Ratings Order Information Pin Configuration Electrical Characteristics Typical Performance Characteristics Pin Functions Simplified Block Diagram Decoupling Requirements Operation Applications Information Output Total DC Accuracy and AC Transient Performance Applications Information Typical Applications Package Description Revision History Package Photo Design Resources Related Parts