LT3684
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
CLOSING SWITCH
SIMULATES HOT PLUG
IIN VIN
LT3684
+
4.7µF
VIN
20V/DIV
LOW
IMPEDANCE
ENERGIZED
24V SUPPLY
STRAY
INDUCTANCE
DUE TO 6 FEET
(2 METERS) OF
TWISTED PAIR
IIN
10A/DIV
(9a)
0.7Ω
LT3684
VIN
20V/DIV
+
0.1µF
4.7µF
IIN
10A/DIV
(9b)
DANGER
RINGING VIN MAY EXCEED
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATING
20µs/DIV
20µs/DIV
+
22µF +
35V
AI.EI.
LT3684
4.7µF
VIN
20V/DIV
IIN
10A/DIV
(9c)
20µs/DIV
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Figure 9. A Well Chosen Input Network Prevents Input Voltage Overshoot and
Ensures Reliable Operation when the LT3684 is Connected to a Live Supply
maximum load current should be derated as the ambient
temperature approaches 125°C.
Power dissipation within the LT3684 can be estimated by
calculating the total power loss from an efficiency measure-
ment and subtracting the catch diode loss and inductor
loss. The die temperature is calculated by multiplying the
LT3684 power dissipation by the thermal resistance from
junction to ambient.
Other Linear Technology Publications
Application Notes 19, 35 and 44 contain more detailed
descriptions and design information for buck regulators
and other switching regulators. The LT1376 data sheet
has a more extensive discussion of output ripple, loop
compensation and stability testing. Design Note 100
shows how to generate a bipolar output supply using a
buck regulator.
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