LT1074 - Step-Down Switching Regulator

The LT1074 is a 5A (LT1076 is rated at 2A) monolithic bipolar switching regulator which requires only a few external parts for normal operation. The power switch, all oscillator and control circuitry, and all current limit components,are included on the chip. The topology is a classic positive “buck” configuration but several design innovations allow this device to be used as a positive-to-negative converter, a negative boost converter, and as a flyback converter. The switch output is specified to swing 40V below ground, allowing the LT1074 to drive a tapped-inductor in the buck mode with output currents up to 10A.

The LT1074 uses a true analog multiplier in the feedback loop. This makes the device respond nearly instantaneously to input voltage fluctuations and makes loop gain independent of input voltage. As a result, dynamic behavior of the regulator is significantly improved over previous designs.

On-chip pulse by pulse current limiting makes the LT1074 nearly bust-proof for output overloads or shorts. The input voltage range as a buck converter is 8V to 60V, but a self-boot feature allows input voltages as low as 5V in the inverting and boost configurations.

The LT1074 is available in lowcost TO-220 or DD packages with frequency pre-set at 100kHz and current limit at 6.5A (LT1076 =2.6A). A 7-pin TO-220 package is also available which allows current limit to be adjusted down to zero. In addition, full micropower shutdown can be programmed. See Application Note 44 for design details.

A fixed 5V output, 2A version is also available. See LT1076-5.

Features
  • 5A Onboard Switch (LT1074)
  • Operates Up to 60V Input
  • 100kHz Switching Frequency
  • Greatly Improved Dynamic Behavior
  • Available in Low Cost 5 and 7-Lead Packages
  • Only 8.5mA Quiescent Current
  • Programmable Current Limit
  • Micropower Shutdown Mode
Typical Application

Applications
  • Buck Converter with Output Voltage Range of 2.5V to 50V
  • Tapped-Inductor Buck Converter with 10A Output at 5V
  • Positive-to-Negative Converter
  • Negative Boost Converter
  • Multiple Output Buck Converter
Packaging




Order Information
Part NumberPackageTempPrice(1-99)Price (1k)*
LT1074CT#06PBFTO-220C$6.17$5.05
LT1074CT#30PBFTO-220C$6.62$5.50
LT1074CT#PBFTO-220C$6.17$5.05
LT1074CT7#06PBFTO-220C$7.17$5.90
LT1074CT7#PBFTO-220C$7.17$5.90
LT1074HVCT#06PBFTO-220C$9.25$7.60
LT1074HVCT#PBFTO-220C$9.25$7.60
LT1074HVCT7#06PBFTO-220C$10.25$8.40
LT1074HVCT7#PBFTO-220C$10.25$8.40
LT1074HVIT#06PBFTO-220I$12.50$10.25
LT1074HVIT#30PBFTO-220I$12.95$10.70
LT1074HVIT#PBFTO-220I$12.50$10.25
LT1074HVIT7#06PBFTO-220I$13.50$10.80
LT1074HVIT7#35PBFTO-220I$13.95$11.25
LT1074HVIT7#PBFTO-220I$13.50$10.80
LT1074IT#06PBFTO-220I$8.33$6.85
LT1074IT#PBFTO-220I$8.33$6.85
LT1074IT7#PBFTO-220I$9.15$7.35
Datasheet
Application Note
Design Note
Reliability Data
LTspice
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