13

LTC1433/LTC1434

further reducing the current to 15

µA. The low side of the

resistive divider should connect to SGND.

PC Board Layout Checklist

When laying out the printed circuit board, the following

checklist should be used to ensure proper operation of the

LTC1433/LTC1434. These items are also illustrated graphi-

cally in the layout diagram of Figure 13. Check the follow-

ing in your layout:

1. Are the signal and power grounds segregated? The

LTC1433/LTC1434 signal ground pin must return to

which should have as short lead lengths as possible.

tive divider R1/R2 must be connected between the (+)

close as possible? This capacitor provides the AC

current to the internal P-channel MOSFETs and their

drivers.

4. Is the Schottky diode closely connected between the

power ground and switch pin?

5. Keep the switching nodes, SSW and BSW away from

Design Example

can start choosing all of the important components.

With no frequency synchronization required, the LTC1433

0V curve is used to determine the value of the oscillator

capacitor. From the graph a value of 50pF will provide the

desired frequency.

Next the inductor value is selected. From the Maximum

Output Current vs Input Supply graph in the Typical

Performance Characteristics section, a value of L = 22

µH

would be able to meet the requirement for the output load

current.

For the catch diode, a MBRS130LT3 is selected.

Figure 13. LTC1434 Layout Diagram (See Board Layout Check List)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

NC

SSW

NC

BSW

SGND

NC

RUN/SS

NC

LBO

LBI

PLLIN

PLL LPF

POR

LTC1434

PGND

0.1

µF

OUTPUT DIVIDER REQUIRED

WITH ADJUSTABLE VERSION

OUTPUT VOLTAGE

D1

L1

1433/34 F13

+

BOLD LINES INDICATE HIGH CURRENT PATHS