LTC3426

1.2MHz Step-Up DC/DC

Converter in SOT-23

FEATURES DESCRIPTION
n Internal 2A MOSFET Switch The LTC®3426 step-up switching regulator generates an
n 1.2MHz Switching Frequency output voltage of up to 5.5V from an input voltage as low
n Integrated Soft-Start as 1.6V. Ideal for applications where space is limited, it
n Low 1.6V V Operation
IN switches at 1.2MHz, allowing the use of tiny, low cost
n Low R
DS(ON) Switch: 100mΩ at 5V Output and low profile external components. Its internal 2A,
n Delivers 5V at 800mA from a 3.3V Input 100mΩ NMOS switch provides high efficiency even at
n Delivers 3.3V at 800mA from a 2.5V Input heavy load, while the constant frequency, current mode
n Uses Small, Low Profile External Components architecture results in low, predictable output noise that
n Low Profile (1mm) SOT-23 (ThinSOT™) Package is easy to filter.
Antiringing circuitry reduces EMI concerns by damping
APPLICATIONS the inductor while in discontinuous mode, and internal
soft-start eases inrush current worries. Internal frequency
n White LED Driver Supply
compensation is designed to accommodate ceramic output
n Local 3.3V or 5V Supply
n Battery Back-Up
capacitors, further reducing noise. The device features
very low shutdown current of 0.5µA.
The LTC3426 is available in the 6-lead SOT-23 package.
L, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks and ThinSOT is a trademark of Analog Devices,
Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents
including 6498466, 6611131.

TYPICAL APPLICATION
3.3V to 5V Boost Converter Efficiency
100
VIN = 3.3V
2.2µH 95 VOUT = 5V
VIN
3.3V 90

SW 85
VOUT
EFFICIENCY (%)

VIN VOUT 5V 80
800mA
10µF LTC3426 75

OFF ON SHDN FB 22µF 70

GND 65
60
55
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50
1 10 100 1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS PACKAGE/ORDER INFORMATION
(Note 1)
TOP VIEW
VIN Voltage................................................... –0.3V to 6V
SW 1 6 VIN
SW Voltage................................................... –0.3V to 6V
GND 2 5 VOUT
SHDN, FB Voltage........................................ –0.3V to 6V FB 3 4 SHDN
VOUT ............................................................ –0.3V to 6V
Operating Temperature Range (Note 2)... – 40°C to 85°C S6 PACKAGE
6-LEAD PLASTIC TSOT-23
Storage Temperature Range....................–65°C to 125°C TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 165°C/W, θJC = 102°C/W

Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec).................. 300°C

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LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE
LTC3426ES6#PBF LTC3426ES6#TRPBF LTAJT 6-Lead Plastic TSOT-23 –40°C to 85°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/. Some packages are available in 500 unit reels through
designated sales channels with #TRMPBF suffix.

CONVERTER CHARACTERISTICS
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 1.8V, VOUT = 3.3V, unless otherwise specified.
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Input Voltage Range SHDN = VIN 1.6 V
Output Voltage Adjust Range 2.25 5 V
Feedback Voltage l 1.173 1.22 1.247 V
Feedback Input Current VFB = 1.23V 0.1 µA
Quiescent Current (Shutdown) VSHDN = 0V, Not Including Switch Leakage 1 µA
Quiescent Current SHDN = VIN, Not Switching 600 1000 µA
Switch Leakage VSW = 5V 0.2 10 µA
Switch On Resistance VOUT = 3.3V 0.11 Ω
VOUT = 5V 0.10 Ω
Current Limit l 2 2.3 A
Maximum Duty Cycle VFB = 1.15V 80 85 %
Switching Frequency l 0.85 1.2 1.5 MHz
SHDN Input High 1 V
SHDN Input Low 0.4 V
SHDN Input Current SHDN = 5.5V 1 µA
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings Note 3: This IC includes overtemperature protection that is intended
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute to protect the device during momentary overload conditions. Junction
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device temperature will exceed 125°C when overtemperature protection is active.
reliability and lifetime. Continuous operation above the specified maximum operating junction
Note 2: The LTC3426 is guaranteed to meet performance specifications temperature may impair device reliability.
from 0°C to 85°C. Specifications over the –40°C to 85°C operating
temperature are assured by design, characterization and correlation with
statistical process controls.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Oscillator Frequency
vs Temperature Efficiency vs VIN IOUT(MAX) vs VIN
1.40 100 1.3
FIGURE 1 CIRCUIT FIGURE 1 CIRCUIT
98 TA = 25°C TA = 25°C
I = 150mA VOUT = 5V
96 VLOAD = 5V 1.1 C
1.3 OUT OUT = 22µF
94 COUT = 22µF L = 2.2µH
FREQUENCY (MHz)

L = 2.2µH

EFFICIENCY (%)

IOUT(MAX) (A)
92 0.9
1.2 90
88 0.7
86
1.1
84 0.5
82
1.0 80 0.3
–50 –30 –10 10 30 50 70 90 1.8 2.2 2.6 3 3.4 3.8 4.2 1.8 2.2 2.6 3 3.4 3.8 4.2
TEMPERATURE (°C) VIN (V) VIN (V)
3426 G01 LT1108 • TPC12 3426 G03

RDS(ON) vs Temperature FB Pin Voltage Switching Waveforms

0.15 1.25
0.14 VOUT
1.24 500mV/DIV
0.13
0.12
VOUT = 2.5V 1.23
FB VOLTAGE (V)

SW
0.11
RDS(ON) (Ω)

2V/DIV
0.10 1.22
VOUT = 5V
0.09 IL
VOUT = 3.3V 1.21
0.08 200mA/DIV

0.07
1.20 VIN = 1.8V 100ns/DIV
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0.06 VOUT = 3.3V

COUT = 22µF
0.05 1.19
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 –50 0 25 50 75 100 L = 2.5µH
–25
TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)
3426 G04 3426 G05

SW Pin Antiringing Operation VOUT Transient Response

VOUT
SW 500mV/DIV
500mA
1V/DIV
IOUT
200mA/DIV 250mA

IL
50mA/DIV
IL
500mA/DIV
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VIN = 1.8V 100ns/DIV VIN = 1.8V 40µs/DIV 3426 G08

VOUT = 3.3V VOUT = 3.3V

COUT = 22µF
L = 2.5µH

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PIN FUNCTIONS
SW (Pin 1): Switch Pin. Connect inductor between SW SHDN (Pin 4): Logic Controlled Shutdown Input.
and VIN. A Schottky diode is connected between SW and SHDN = High: Normal free running operation
VOUT. Keep these PCB trace lengths as short and wide
as possible to reduce EMI and voltage overshoot. If the SHDN = Low: Shutdown, quiescent current < 1µA
inductor current falls to zero, an internal 100Ω antiringing Typically, SHDN should be connected to VIN through a
switch is connected from SW to VIN to minimize EMI. 1M pull-up resistor.
GND (Pin 2): Signal and Power Ground. Provide a short VOUT (Pin 5): Output Voltage Sense Input. The NMOS switch
direct PCB path between GND and the (–) side of the gate drive is derived from the greater of VOUT and VIN.
output capacitor(s).
VIN (Pin 6): Input Supply. Must be locally bypassed.
FB (Pin 3): Feedback Input to the gm Error Amplifier. Con-
nect resistor divider tap to this pin. The output voltage can
be adjusted from 2.5V to 5V by:
 R1
VOUT = 1.22 •  1+ 
 R2 

BLOCK DIAGRAM
VOUT VIN SW

COMPARATOR 5 6 1
1.22V
REFERENCE
+
A1 –
PWM LOGIC
– RC A2
AND DRIVER
CC +
3
FB +
VOUT Σ 0.02Ω
–
R1 (EXTERNAL)
FB
RAMP
R2 (EXTERNAL) GENERATOR

SHDN
SHUTDOWN AND 1.2MHz
4 2
SOFT-START OSCILLATOR 3426 F01

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OPERATION
The LTC3426 is a monolithic 1.2MHz boost converter at the output of the error amplifier is the amplified and
housed in a 6-lead SOT-23 package. The device features compensated difference between the feedback voltage on
fixed frequency, current mode PWM control for excellent the FB pin and the internal reference voltage of 1.22V. If
line and load regulation. The low RDS(ON) NMOS switch the control voltage increases, more current is delivered
enables the device to maintain high efficiency over a wide to the output. When the control voltage exceeds the ILIMIT
range of load current. Operation of the feedback loop reference voltage, the peak current is limited to a mini-
which sets the peak inductor current to keep the output in mum of 2A. The current limit helps protect the LTC3426
regulation can be best understood by referring to the Block internal switch and external components connected to it.
Diagram in Figure 1. At the start of each clock cycle a latch If the control voltage decreases, less current is delivered
in the PWM logic is set and the NMOS switch is turned on. to the output. During load transients control voltage may
The sum of a voltage proportional to the switch current and decrease to the point where no switching occurs until the
a slope compensating voltage ramp is fed to the positive feedback voltage drops below the reference. The LTC3426
input to the PWM comparator. When this voltage exceeds has an integrated soft-start feature which slowly ramps
either a voltage proportional to the 2A current limit or the up the feedback control node from 0V. The soft-start is
PWM control voltage, the latch in the PWM logic is reset initiated when SHDN is pulled high.
and NMOS switch is turned off. The PWM control voltage

APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Setting the Output Voltage the I2R power losses, and must be able to handle the peak
inductor current without saturating.
The output voltage, VOUT, is set by a resistive divider from
VOUT to ground. The divider tap is tied to the FB pin. VOUT Several inductor manufacturers are listed in Table 1.
is set by the formula:
Table 1. Inductor Manufacturers
 R1 TDK www.tdk.com
VOUT = 1.22 •  1+ 
 R2  Sumida www.sumida.com

Murata www.murata.com
Inductor Selection
Output and Input Capacitor Selection
The LTC3426 can utilize small surface mount inductors
due to its 1.2MHz switching frequency. A 1.5µH or 2.2µH Low ESR (equivalent series resistance) capacitors should
inductor will be the best choice for most LTC3426 ap- be used to minimize the output voltage ripple. Multilayer
plications. Larger values of inductance will allow greater ceramic capacitors are an excellent choice as they have
output current capability by reducing the inductor ripple extremely low ESR and are available in small footprints.
current. Increasing the inductance above 3.3µH will in- A 15µF to 30µF output capacitor is sufficient for most ap-
crease component size while providing little improvement plications. X5R and X7R dielectric materials are preferred
in output current capability. The inductor current ripple for their ability to maintain capacitance over wide voltage
is typically set for 20% to 40% of the maximum inductor and temperature ranges.
current (IP). High frequency ferrite core inductor materials Low ESR input capacitors reduce input switching noise
reduce frequency dependent power losses compared to and reduce the peak current drawn from the input supply.
cheaper powdered iron types, improving efficiency. The It follows that ceramic capacitors are also a good choice
inductor should have low DCR (DC resistance) to reduce for input decoupling and should be located as close as

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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
possible to the device. A 10µF input capacitor is sufficient PCB Layout Guidelines
for most applications. Table 2 shows a list of several
The high speed operation of the LTC3426 demands care-
ceramic capacitor manufacturers. Consult the manufac- ful attention to board layout. You will not get advertised
turers for detailed information in their entire selection of
performance with careless layout. Figure 2 shows the
ceramic parts.
recommended component placement. A large ground pin
Table 2. Ceramic Capacitor Manufacturers copper area will help to lower the chip temperature.
Taiyo Yuden www.t-yuden.com
Murata www.murata.com
TDK www.component.tdk.com

VIN
Diode Selection
1 SW VIN 6
A Schottky diode is recommended for use with the
LTC3426. Use of a low forward voltage diode such as the 2 GND VOUT 5

ON Semiconductor MBRA210LT3 is recommended. A 3 FB SHDN 4

Schottky diode rated at 2A is recommended for use with
the LTC3426.
VOUT

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for Single Layer Board

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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Efficiency
L1 100
2.2µH D1
95
VIN
3.3V 90
SW 85
VOUT

EFFICIENCY (%)
VIN VOUT 5V 80
C1 R1 800mA
LTC3426 95.3k C2 75
10µF
1% 22µF
OFF ON SHDN FB 70
GND R2
65
30.9k
1% 60
55
C1: TDK C1608X5R0J106M 3426 TA02a
C2: TAIYO YUDEN X5R JMK316BJ226ML 50
D1: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBRA210LT3 1 10 100 1000
L1: COILCRAFT D03316P-222 LOAD CURRENT (mA)
3426 TA02b

Efficiency
L1
D1 100
1.5µH
VIN
1.8V
90
SW
VOUT
VIN VOUT 2.5V
EFFICIENCY (%)

C1 R1 800mA 80
10µF LTC3426 64.9k
1% C2
OFF ON SHDN FB
22µF 70
R2
GND 61.9k
1%
60
C1: TDK C1608X5R0J106M 3426 TA03a
C2: TAIYO YUDEN JMK316BJ226ML
D1: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBRM120LT3 50
L1: TDK RLF7030T-1R5N6R1 1 10 100 1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
3426 TA03b

Efficiency
L1 100
2.2µH D1
VIN 95
3V TO 4.2V
90 VIN = 4.2V
SW 85
VOUT
EFFICIENCY (%)

VIN VOUT 5V
R1 80
C1 750mA AT 3V VIN = 3V
10µF LTC3426 95.3k 75
1% C2
OFF ON SHDN FB 70
22µF
R2
GND 30.9k 65
1%
60
C1: TDK C1608X5R0J106M 3426 TA04a 55
C2: TAIYO YUDEN JMK316BJ226ML
D1: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBR120VLSFT1 50
L1: SUMIDA CDRH4D28-2R2 2 1 10 100 1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Efficiency
L1 100
2.5µH D1
VIN
2.5V
90
SW
VOUT
VIN VOUT 3.3V

EFFICIENCY (%)
C1 R1 800mA 80
10µF LTC3426 75k
1% C2
OFF ON SHDN FB
22µF 70
R2
GND 44.2k
1%
60
C1: TDK C1608X5R0J106M 3426 TA05a
C2: TAIYO YUDEN JMK316BJ266
D1: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBRM120LT3 50
L1: SUMIDA CDRH5D28-2R5 2 1 10 100 1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
3426 TA05b

Efficiency
100
L1
1.5µH D1
VIN
1.8V 90

SW
VOUT
EFFICIENCY (%)

VIN VOUT 3.3V 80

C1 R1 540mA
10µF LTC3426 75k
1% C2 70
OFF ON SHDN FB
22µF
R2
GND 44.2k
1% 60

C1: TDK C1608X5R0J106M 3426 TA06a

C2: TAIYO YUDEN JMK316BJ226ML 50
D1: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBRM120LT3 1 10 100 1000
L1: TDK RLF7030T-1R5N6R1 LOAD CURRENT (mA)
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Efficiency
L1 90
2.2µH D1
VIN
1.8V
80
SW
VOUT

EFFICIENCY (%)
VIN VOUT 5V
R1 70
C1 400mA
10µF LTC3426 95.3k
1% C2
OFF ON SHDN FB 60
22µF
R2
GND 30.9k
1%
50
C1: TDK C1608X5R0J106M 3426 TA07a
C2: TAIYO YUDEN JMK316BJ226ML
D1: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBR120VLSFT1 40
L1: SUMIDA CDRH4D28-2R2 2 1 10 100 1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
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Efficiency
L1
2.5µH D1 100
VIN
2.5V
90
SW
VOUT
VIN VOUT 5V
EFFICIENCY (%)

C1 R1 550mA 80
10µF LTC3426 95.3k
1% C2
OFF ON SHDN FB
22µF 70
R2
GND 30.9k
1%
60
C1: TDK C1608X5R0J106M 3426 TA08a
C2: TAIYO YUDEN JMK316BJ266
D1: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBRM120LT3 50
L1: SUMIDA CDRH5D28-2R5 1 10 100 1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/product/LTC3426#packaging for the most recent package drawings.
S6 Package
6-Lead Plastic TSOT-23
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1636)

0.62 0.95 2.90 BSC

MAX REF (NOTE 4)

1.22 REF

2.80 BSC 1.50 – 1.75

3.85 MAX 2.62 REF 1.4 MIN (NOTE 4)

PIN ONE ID

RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT 0.30 – 0.45

0.95 BSC
PER IPC CALCULATOR 6 PLCS (NOTE 3)

0.80 – 0.90

0.20 BSC
0.01 – 0.10
1.00 MAX
DATUM ‘A’

0.30 – 0.50 REF

0.09 – 0.20 1.90 BSC
(NOTE 3) S6 TSOT-23 0302
NOTE:
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. DIMENSIONS ARE INCLUSIVE OF PLATING
4. DIMENSIONS ARE EXCLUSIVE OF MOLD FLASH AND METAL BURR
5. MOLD FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.254mm
6. JEDEC PACKAGE REFERENCE IS MO-193

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REVISION HISTORY (Revision history begins at Rev B)

REV DATE DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER

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