Product Overview
The LTC3112EFE is a high-efficiency 2.5A synchronous buck-boost DC-DC converter from Analog Devices, capable of operating from input voltages above, below, or equal to the output voltage. With a wide 2.7V to 40V input range and 1V to 38V adjustable output, this device is ideal for battery-powered applications where the input voltage varies across the output voltage level (e.g., single-cell Li-ion to 3.3V, or multi-cell alkaline to 5V). Synchronous rectification delivers efficiencies up to 95%, while Burst Mode® operation reduces quiescent current to just 35µA for extended battery life. The TSSOP-20 package provides a compact solution for industrial, automotive, solar-powered, and battery-powered systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Analog Devices |
| Part Number | LTC3112EFE |
| Product Category | Synchronous Buck-Boost Converters |
| Topology | 4-Switch Buck-Boost (SEPIC alternative) |
| Input Voltage Range | 2.7V to 40V |
| Output Voltage Range | 1V to 38V (adjustable) |
| Output Current | 2.5A continuous (buck mode, VIN=12V, VOUT=5V) |
| Switching Frequency | 100kHz to 2MHz (programmable) |
| Peak Efficiency | Up to 95% (synchronous rectification) |
| Quiescent Current | 35µA (Burst Mode operation) |
| Package / Case | TSSOP-20 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C |
Features
- Wide 2.7V to 40V input voltage range
- Wide 1V to 38V output voltage range
- 2.5A continuous output current (buck mode conditions)
- Synchronous rectification: up to 95% efficiency
- Programmable switching frequency: 100kHz to 2MHz
- Burst Mode operation: 35µA quiescent current for light loads
- Seamless transitions between buck, boost, and buck-boost modes
- Programmable soft-start
- Output disconnect during shutdown
- Thermal overload and short-circuit protection
- TSSOP-20 package with exposed pad for thermal performance
Applications
- Industrial and automotive power supplies
- Battery-powered instruments and handheld devices
- Distributed power systems and intermediate buses
- Solar-powered systems and energy harvesting
- High-power LED drivers
- Single-/multi-cell battery to 3.3V/5V/12V conversion