LTC3110

2A Bidirectional Buck-Boost
DC/DC Regulator and
Charger/Balancer
FEATURES DESCRIPTION
n VCAP Operating Range: 0.1V to 5.5V The LTC®3110 is a 2A bidirectional buck-boost DC/DC
n VSYS Operating Range: 1.71V to 5.25V regulator with capacitor charger and balancer. Its wide
n Automatic Switchover from Charge to Backup Mode 0.1V to 5.5V capacitor/battery voltage and 1.8V to 5.25V
n Programmable ±2% Accurate Charge Input Current system backup voltage ranges make it well suited to a
Limit from 125mA to 2A wide variety of backup applications using supercapacitors
n ±1% Backup Voltage Accuracy or batteries. A proprietary low noise switching algorithm
n Automatic Backup Capacitor Balancing optimizes efficiency with capacitor/battery voltages that
n Fixed 1.2MHz Switching Frequency are above, below or equal to the system output voltage.
n Burst Mode® Operation: 40μA Quiescent Current
n Built-In Programmable Multipurpose Comparator
The LTC3110 can autonomously transition from charge
to backup mode or switch modes based on an external
with Open-Collector Output
n Open-Collector Outputs to Indicate Direction of
command. Pin-selectable Burst Mode operation reduces
standby current and improves light-load efficiency,
Operation and End of Charge which combined with a 1μA shutdown current make the
n Thermally Enhanced TSSOP-24 and 4mm × 4mm
LTC3110 ideally suited for backup applications. Additional
QFN-24 Packages features include voltage supervisors for direction control
APPLICATIONS and end of charge, and a general purpose comparator
with open-collector output for interfacing with a µC. The
n Supercapacitor Backup Converter and Charger LTC3110 is available in thermally enhanced, low profile
n Battery Backup Converter and Charger 24-lead TSSOP and 4mm × 4mm QFN packages.
n Servers, RAID Systems All registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
n RF Systems with Battery/Capacitor Backup

TYPICAL APPLICATION
ICHARGE

FB
12V MAIN
BUS STEP-DOWN DC/DC
IBACKUP
Backup Mode Efficiency
220nF 100 1.2
0.1V UP TO 5.5V 2.2µH 51.1Ω VSYS VSYS = 3.25V
3.25V ISYS = 0.5A
10F 1µF 47µF 2A 95 1.0
1960k VCAP SW1 SW2 SVSYS VSYS
10F
POWER LOSS (W)

FBVCAP RSEN 90 0.8

EFFICIENCY (%)

13.7k PROG
1.50k 85 0.6
CMPIN
523k 0.1µF
SYSTEM 2.5V
80 0.4
DC/DC 1.8V
VMID LTC3110 976k REGULATORS 1.2V
75 0.2
FB
221k
70 0
1000k 1000k 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.6 4.2 4.8 5.4
MODE DIR VCAP (V)
µC
CHRG 12V BUS 3110 TA01b
CAPOK END OF CHRG SUPERVISOR
RUN SGND PGND CMPOUT CAPLOW

3110 TA01a
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Note 1)

VCAP, VSYS, SVSYS, VMODE, VCMPIN,
VDIR, VRUN, VCAPOK, VCMPOUT, VCHRG....... –0.3V to 6V
RSEN DC Current ...................................................... 1.6A
Operating Junction Temperature Range
(Notes 2, 3)............................................. –40°C to 150°C
Storage Temperature Range................... –65°C to 150°C
Lead Soldering Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)
TSSOP............................................................... 300°C
Reflow Peak Body Temperature (30sec max)
QFN.................................................................... 260°C

PIN CONFIGURATION
TOP VIEW

CAPOK 1 24 VMID TOP VIEW

CMPOUT
CAPOK
CMPOUT 2 23 VCAP

MODE

VMID

VCAP
VCAP
MODE 3 22 VCAP
24 23 22 21 20 19
CMPIN 4 21 SW1
CMPIN 1 18 SW1
FBVCAP 5 20 SW1
FBVCAP 2 17 SW1
SGND 6 25 19 PGND
PGND SGND 3 25 16 PGND
DIR 7 18 PGND
DIR 4 PGND 15 PGND
RUN 8 17 SW2
RUN 5 14 SW2
FB 9 16 SW2
FB 6 13 SW2
PROG 10 15 VSYS
7 8 9 10 11 12
CHRG 11 14 RSEN

PROG
CHRG
SVSYS
VSYS
RSEN
VSYS
SVSYS 12 13 VSYS
UF PACKAGE
FE PACKAGE
24-LEAD (4mm × 4mm) PLASTIC QFN
24-LEAD PLASTIC TSSOP
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 37°C/W, θJC = 4.5°C/W, 4 LAYER BOARD
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 33°C/W, θJC = 5°C/W, 4 LAYER BOARD
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 25) IS PGND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 25) IS PGND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB

ORDER INFORMATION
LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE
LTC3110EFE#PBF LTC3110EFE#TRPBF LTC3110FE 24-Lead Plastic TSSOP –40°C to 125°C
LTC3110IFE#PBF LTC3110IFE#TRPBF LTC3110FE 24-Lead Plastic TSSOP –40°C to 125°C
LTC3110HFE#PBF LTC3110HFE#TRPBF LTC3110FE 24-Lead Plastic TSSOP –40°C to 150°C
LTC3110EUF#PBF LTC3110EUF#TRPBF 3110 24-Lead (4mm × 4mm) Plastic QFN –40°C to 125°C
LTC3110IUF#PBF LTC3110IUF#TRPBF 3110 24-Lead (4mm × 4mm) Plastic QFN –40°C to 125°C
LTC3110HUF#PBF LTC3110HUF#TRPBF 3110 24-Lead (4mm × 4mm) Plastic QFN –40°C to 150°C
Contact the factory for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
Tape and reel specifications. Some packages are available in 500 unit reels through designated sales channels with #TRMPBF suffix.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the specified operating
junction temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C (Note 2). VCAP = 3.3V, VSYS = 3.3V, VDIR = VSGND, VMODE = VRUN
= VSYS = SVSYS unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
VCAP No-Load Operating Range in Backup Operation VSYS ≥ 1.8V 0.1 5.5 V
VCAP Start-Up VSYS < Undervoltage Lockout Threshold l 1.8 V
VSYS Operating Range in Charge Operation VDIR = VSYS l 1.8 5.25 V
Undervoltage Lockout Threshold VSYS Ramping Down, VCAP = 0V 1.55 V
VSYS Ramping Up, VCAP = 0V l 1.71 V
VCAP Ramping Down, VSYS = 0V, VRUN = VCAP 1.55 V
VCAP Ramping Up, VSYS = 0V, VRUN = VCAP l 1.71 V
FB Feedback Voltage 0°C < TJ < 85°C (Note 5) 0.592 0.6 0.608 V
–40°C < TJ < 150°C l 0.589 0.6 0.611 V
FB Feedback Pin Input Current 0.1 50 nA
FBVCAP End-of-Charge Threshold Rising DIR = VSYS l 1.095 1.117 V
FBVCAP End-of-Charge Threshold Falling DIR = VSYS l 1.040 1.061 V
FBVCAP Input Current VFBVCAP = 1.1V 0.1 50 nA
FBVCAP Overcharge Threshold Rising 1.125 1.150 1.175 V
FBVCAP Overcharge Hysteresis 35 mV
Quiescent Current, Burst Mode Operation VMODE = 0V 40 µA
(IVCAP + IVSYS + ISVSYS)
Quiescent Current, End of Charge (IVCAP + IVSYS + ISVSYS) VDIR = VSYS 40 µA
Quiescent Current, Shutdown (IVCAP) VRUN = 0V, VSYS = SVSYS = 0V 0.05 1 µA
Peak Current Limit in Backup Operation (Note 4) 5 6 7 A
DC Current Limit in Backup Operation (Note 4) l 3.5 4.5 A
Peak Current Limit in Charge Operation (Note 4) 5 6 7 A
Reverse Current Limit in Backup Operation (Note 4) 1 1.2 2 A
Switch Leakage Switch B, C: VCAP = VSW1 = 5.5V, 0.1 µA
VSYS = VSW2 = 5.25V,
Switch A, D: VCAP = 5.5V, VSYS = 5.25V 0.1 µA
VSW1 = VSW2 = 0V
Switch On-Resistance Switch A (Note 6) 64 mΩ
Switch B (Note 6) 49 mΩ
Switch C (Note 6) 49 mΩ
Switch D Including Sense Resistor (Note 6) 86 mΩ
Oscillator Frequency l 900 1200 1500 kHz
VCAP = 0.2V 300 kHz
VSYS = 0.2V 300 kHz
Soft Start-Up Time in Backup Mode From VRUN rising to VFB = 90% 0.8 1.3 1.8 ms
Maximum Duty Cycle in Boost Mode l 91 93 96 %
VCAP = 0.2V 98 %
Minimum Duty Cycle in Buck Mode l 0 %
MODE Input Logic Threshold Enable Burst Mode Operation 0.3 V
Enable PWM Mode Operation 1 V
MODE Input Pull-Down Resistor 6 MΩ
DIR Threshold Rising l 1.073 1.095 1.117 V
DIR Threshold Falling l 1.024 1.045 1.066 V
DIR Hysteresis l 30 50 70 mV
DIR Input Current VDIR = 1.1V 0.1 50 nA

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the specified operating
junction temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C (Note 2). VCAP = 3.3V, VSYS = 3.3V, VDIR = VSGND, VMODE = VRUN
= VSYS = SVSYS unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
CMPIN Threshold Rising 0.638 0.65 0.662 V
CMPIN Threshold Falling l 0.575 0.59 0.605 V
CMPIN Input Current VCMPIN = 5.5V 0.1 50 nA
PROG Voltage VFBVCAP = 1V, DIR = VSYS 0.6 V
PROG Current Gain DIR = VSYS 200 µA/A
IVSYS Input Current Limit RPROG = 24.3k (Notes 7, 8), DIR = VSYS 119 123 128 mA
RPROG = 24.3k (Notes 7, 8, 9), DIR = VSYS, 115 123 135 mA
TJ = –40°C to 125°C
RPROG = 12.1k (Notes 7, 8), DIR = VSYS 241 248 255 mA
RPROG = 12.1k (Notes 7, 8, 9), DIR = VSYS, 234 248 270 mA
TJ = –40°C to 125°C
RPROG = 6.04k (Notes 7, 8), DIR = VSYS 487 497 507 mA
RPROG = 6.04k (Notes 7, 8, 9), DIR = VSYS, 473 497 525 mA
TJ = –40°C to 125°C
RPROG = 3.01k (Notes 7, 8), DIR = VSYS 977 997 1017 mA
RPROG = 3.01k (Notes 7, 8, 9), DIR = VSYS, 948 997 1046 mA
TJ = –40°C to 125°C
RPROG = 1.5k (Notes 7, 8), DIR = VSYS 1960 2000 2040 mA
RPROG = 1.5k (Notes 7, 8, 9), DIR = VSYS, 1900 2000 2100 mA
TJ = –40°C to 125°C
VMID to VCAP Voltage Ratio VMID = Open Load, VCAP = 5V 0.492 0.5 0.508
VMID Balancing Current VCAP = 5V, VMID = 5V l 150 300 mA
VCAP = 5V, VMID = 0V l –300 –150 mA
VMID Current in Shutdown VRUN = 0V 0.1 1 µA
VMID Suspend Charging Threshold VMID Rising, VCAP = 5V 2.6 2.62 V
VMID Falling, VCAP = 5V 2.38 2.4 V
CHRG, CAPOK, CMPOUT Open-Drain Output Voltage I = 10mA l 0.1 0.3 V
RUN Input Logic Threshold l 0.3 1 V
RUN Pull-Down Resistor 6 MΩ
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings Note 3: This IC includes overtemperature protection that is intended to
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute protect the device during momentary overload conditions. The maximum
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device rated junction temperature will be exceeded when this protection is active.
reliability and lifetime. Continuous operation above the specified absolute maximum operating
Note 2: The LTC3110 is tested under pulsed load conditions such that junction temperature may impair device reliability or permanently damage
TJ ~ TA. The LTC3110E is guaranteed to meet performance specifications the device.
from 0°C to 85°C junction temperature. Specifications over the –40°C Note 4: Current measurements are performed when the LTC3110 is
to 125°C operating junction temperature range are assured by design, not switching. The current limit values measured in operation will be
characterization and correlation with statistical process controls. The somewhat higher due to the propagation delay of the comparators.
LTC3110I is guaranteed to meet specifications over the –40°C to 125°C Note 5: Guaranteed by design characterization and correlation with
operating junction temperature range. The LTC3110H is guaranteed statistical process controls.
to meet specifications over the full –40°C to 150°C operating junction
temperature range. High temperatures degrade operating lifetime; Note 6: Guaranteed by design, correlation and bench measurements.
operating life time is derated for junction temperatures greater than 125°C. Note 7: Current measurements are made when the output is not switching.
Note that the maximum ambient temperature consistent with these Note 8: Accuracy of this specification is directly related to the accuracy of
specifications is determined by specific operating conditions in the resistor used to program the parameter.
conjunction with board layout, the rated package thermal impedance
Note 9: The Input Current Limit is reduced at junction temperatures above
and other environmental factors. The junction temperature (TJ, in °C) is
125°C. See Thermal Foldback of Charge Current in the Operation section,
calculated from the ambient temperature (TA, in °C) and power dissipation
and the graph VPROG Programming Voltage vs Temperature in the Typical
(PD, in watts) according to the formula:
Performance Characteristics section.
TJ = TA + (PD • θJA),
where θJA (in °C/W) is the package thermal impedance.

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted

Efficiency vs VCAP Voltage Burst Mode Efficiency Charge Efficiency

100 90 100 2.5
VSYS = 3.25V
95 PWM MODE
90 2.0
85
90

EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)

80 1.5

POWER LOSS (W)

85
80 VSYS = 3.3V
RPROG = 3.01k
80
70 1.0

75 ISYS = 0.2A 75
ISYS = 0.5A 60 0.5
ISYS = 1A VCAP = 5V, VSYS = 3.3V
70
ISYS = 2A VCAP = 2.5V, VSYS = 1.8V

65 70 50 0
0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 0.001 0.01 0.1 0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5
VCAP (V) ISYS (A) VCAP (V)
3110 G01 3110 G02 3110 G03

Maximum Load Current Maximum Load Current

in PWM Mode in Burst Mode Operation RDS(ON) of SWA Dynamic
5 450 135
PULSED LOAD T = 1s VCAP > ~75% • VSYS
40% DUTY CYCLE 400 125 TJ = 155°C
4 TJ = 130°C
350 115
TJ = 85°C
300 105 TJ = 25°C

RDS(ON) (mΩ)
TJ = 0°C
3
IVSYS (mA)
IVSYS (A)

250 95 TJ = –45°C

200 85
2
150 75

100 65
1 U_VSYS = 1.8V U_VSYS = 1.8V
U_VSYS = 3.3V 50 U_VSYS = 3.3V 55
U_VSYS = 5.25V U_VSYS = 5.25V
0 0 45
0 1 2 3 4 5 5.5 0 1 2 3 4 5 5.5 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
VCAP (V) VCAP (V) VCAP (V)
3110 G04 3110 G05 3110 G06

RDS(ON) of SWD Dynamic RDS(ON) of SWD Static

RDS(ON) of SWA Static Including Sense Resistor Including Sense Resistor
85 180 105
VCAP < ~75% • VSYS VSYS > ~75% • VCAP VSYS < ~75% • VCAP TJ = 155°C
170
80 TJ = 155°C 100
160 TJ = 125°C
TJ = 130°C
75 150 TJ = 85°C 95
140 TJ = 25°C 90 TJ = 85°C
TJ = 0°C
RDS(ON) (mΩ)

RDS(ON) (mΩ)

70 TJ = 155°C
RDS(ON) (mΩ)

130 TJ = –45°C 85
65 120
TJ = 125°C 80
110
60 TJ = 25°C
TJ = 85°C 100 75
55 TJ = 25°C 90 TJ = 0°C
70
80
50 TJ = 0°C 65
70 TJ = –45°C
TJ = –45°C
45 60 60
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
VCAP (V) VSYS (V) VSYS (V)
3110 G07 3110 G08 3110 G09

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted

RDS(ON) of SWB RDS(ON) of SWC Switch Leakage vs Temperature

105 105 4.0
100 TJ = 155°C 100 TJ = 155°C SWITCH B, C
95 TJ = 125°C 95 TJ = 125°C 3.5 SWITCH A, D
90 TJ = 85°C 90 TJ = 85°C
85 TJ = 25°C 85 TJ = 25°C 3.0

SWITCH LEAKAGE (µA)

TJ = 0°C TJ = 0°C
80 80
TJ = –40°C TJ = –40°C 2.5
RDS(ON) (mΩ)

RDS(ON) (mΩ)
75 75
70 70
2.0
65 65
60 60 1.5
55 55
50 50 1.0
45 45
40 40 0.5
35 35
30 30 0
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 –45 –20 5 30 55 80 105 130 155
VCAP (V) VSYS (V) TJ (°C)
3110 G10 3110 G11 3110 G12

Feedback Voltage vs VCAP Feedback Voltage vs Temperature VSYS Load Regulation

1.0 1.0 1.0
ILOAD = 1mA ILOAD = 1mA
VFB CHANGE FROM VCAP = 2.4V (%)

VFB CHANGE FROM 25°C (%)

0.5 0.5 0.5

VOLTAGE CHANGE (%)

Burst Mode
PWM MODE OPERATION PWM MODE
0 0 0
Burst Mode
PWM Burst Mode
OPERATION
MODE OPERATION
0.5 –0.5 –0.5

–1.0 –1.0 –1.0

0 1 2 3 4 5 –45 –5 35 75 115 155 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
VCAP (V) TJ (°C) ILOAD (A)
3110 G13 3110 G14 3110 G15

Switching Frequency
Switching Frequency vs VCAP Switching Frequency vs VSYS vs Temperature
1400 1400 1.0

1200 1200
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)

SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)

0.5
CHANGE FROM 25°C (%)

1000 1000

800 800 0

600 600
–0.5
FREQUENCY FREQUENCY
400 FOLDBACK 400 FOLDBACK
AT LOW VCAP VSYS = 3.3V AT LOW VSYS VCAP = 3.3V
VSYS = 1.8V VCAP = 1.8V
200 200 –1.0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 –45 5 55 105 155
VCAP (V) VSYS (V) TJ (°C)
3110 G16 3110 G17 3110 G18

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted

VPROG Programming Voltage VPROG Programming Voltage VPROG Programming Voltage

vs Temperature vs Temperature vs VFBVCAP
0.7 1.0 0.7
0.8
0.6 0.6

VPROG CHANGE FROM 25°C (%)

0.6
0.5 0.4 0.5
CHARGE CURRENT
THERMAL CHARGE 0.2
VPROG (V)

0.4 FOLDBACK

VPROG (V)
0.4 CURRENT FOLDBACK
0 AT END OF CHARGE
0.3 0.3
–0.2

0.2 –0.4 0.2

–0.6
0.1 0.1
–0.8 END OF
CHARGE
0 –1.0 0
–45 –20 5 30 55 80 105 130 155 –45 –20 5 30 55 80 105 130 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4
TJ (°C) TJ (°C) VFBVCAP (V)
3110 G19 3110 G20 3110 G21

VPROG Programming Voltage VPROG Programming Voltage CMPIN Threshold Voltage

vs VCAP vs VSYS vs Temperature
0.5 0.5 1.0
RPROG = 6.04k RPROG = 6.04k
CHANGE IN VPROG FROM VSYS = 3.3V (%)
CHANGE IN VPROG FROM VCAP = 1.8V (%)

0.4 0.4
0.3 0.3
0.5

CHAGNE FROM 25°C (%)

0.2 0.2
0.1 0.1
0 0 0

–0.1 –0.1
–0.2 –0.2
–0.5
–0.3 –0.3
FALLING
–0.4 –0.4 RISING
–0.5 –0.5 –1.0
0 1 2 3 4 5 1.7 2.6 3.5 4.4 5.3 –45 –5 35 75 115 155
VCAP (V) VSYS (V) TJ (°C)
3110 G22 3110 G23 3110 G24

FBVCAP Comparator Thresholds IVSYS Input Current Limit

vs Temperature DIR Thresholds vs Temperature vs RPROG
1.0 1.0 2000
0.8
1750
VFBVCAP CHANGE FROM 25°C (%)

0.6
0.5 1500
CHANGE FROM 25°C (%)

0.4
0.2 1250
IVSYS (mA)

0 0 1000
–0.2 750
–0.4
–0.5 500
–0.6
–0.8 FALLING FALLING 250
RISING RISING
–1.0 –1.0 0
–45 –25 –5 15 35 55 75 95 115 135 155 –45 –5 35 75 115 155 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
TJ (°C) TJ (°C) RPROG (kΩ)
3110 G25 3110 G26 3110 G27

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted

PROG Current Gain

IVSYS Input Current vs VCAP vs Temperature IVCAP Charge Current vs VCAP
2.50 2.0 5
RPROG = 1.50k
1.5 RPROG = 3.01k
RPROG = 1.50k RPROG = 6.04k
2.00 4
1.0 RPROG = 12.4k

CHANGE FROM 25°C (%)

0.5

CURRENT (A)
1.50 3
IVSYS (A)

0
RPROG = 3.01k
1 2
–0.5

RPROG = 6.04k –1.0

0.50 1
RPROG = 12.4k RPROG = 6.04k
–1.5 RPROG = 3.01k
RPROG = 1.50k
0 –2.0 0
0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 –45 –15 15 45 75 105 135 0 1 2 3 4 5
VCAP (V) TJ (°C) VCAP (V)
3110 G28 3110 G29 3001 G30

VMID Load Regulation VMID Buffer Current vs VCAP VMID vs Temperature

1.0 400 1.0
NO LOAD
VCAP = 2.5V 300

0.5 200 VMID = VCAP 0.5

VOLTAGE CHANGE (%)

VOLTAGE CHANGE (%)

100
VCAP = 5V
IVMID (mA)

0 0 VCAP = 5.5V
0

–100 VCAP = 2.6V

–0.5 –200 VMID = PGND –0.5

–300

–1.0 –400 –1.0

–0.3 –0.2 –0.1 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 –45 –5 35 75 115 155
IMID (A) VCAP (V) TJ (°C)
3110 G31 3110 G32 3110 G33

Input Current Limit Aging Backup Soft-Start Backup Time

1.00
RUN ILOAD =
5V/DIV VSYS
2V/DIV 2A 1A 0.5A 0.25A
CHANGE FROM T = 0 YEAR (%)

VSYS
0.50
1V/DIV 0V
0V
0 VCAP
IL 2V/DIV
0.2A/DIV
0A 0V
–0.50 ACCELERATED LOAD LIFE C1 = C2 = 2.4F
TEST DATA SCALED TO 3110 G35
200µs/DIV 2s/DIV
3110 G45
TJ = 105°C, IVSYS = 2A
CONDITIONS
–1.00
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
TIME (YEAR)
3110 G34

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted

Charge Sleep to Backup Transient Backup to Charge Transient in

Load Step 0A to 2A in Autonomous Application Autonomous Application
VSYS BACKUP CHARGING
1V/DIV VSYS
VSYS CHRGB 1V/DIV
200mV/DIV 5V/DIV CHRGB
0V 5V/DIV
0V

IL IL
ILOAD 1A/DIV 1A/DIV
1A/DIV 0A
0A
0A

3110 G37
100µs/DIV 200µs/DIV 3110 G38
3110 G39
200µs/DIV

PWM Mode Operation in VCAP

Burst Mode Operation PWM Mode Operation Overvoltage Failure Condition

SW1
SW1
VSYS 1V/DIV
5V/DIV
50mV/DIV
IL
SW2
0.2A/DIV
5V/DIV
0A

IL
IL
100mA/DIV
0.5A/DIV SW2 0A
0A 1V/DIV

3110 G40 3110 G41 3110 G42

10ms/DIV 500ns/DIV 500ns/DIV
ISYS = 100mA FBVCAP = 1.2V
VDIR = 0V

Charge Balancer Operation Charge Balancer Operation

C1 > C2 C1 < C2 Single Capacitor Backup

VCAP VSYS ILOAD = 300mA

VCAP
1V/DIV C1 = 1.2F
VMID VMID
2V/DIV 2V/DIV 0V
0V 0V
0A 0A VCAP
ISYS 1V/DIV
ISYS 1A/DIV
1A/DIV 0V

3110 G36
1s/DIV
3110 G43
1s/DIV
3110 G44
500ms/DIV

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PIN FUNCTIONS (FE/UFD)
CAPOK (Pin 1/Pin 22): VCAP Voltage OK Indicator Output.
The open-drain output is pulled low if the FBVCAP voltage
is lower than the FBVCAP falling threshold. The output is
released if FBVCAP is higher than the rising threshold.
CMPOUT (Pin 2/Pin 23): General Purpose Comparator
Output. The open-drain output is pulled low while the
CMPIN pin voltage is above the comparator rising thresh-
old. The output is released when CMPIN is below the
falling threshold.
MODE (Pin 3/Pin 24): Burst/PWM Mode Selection Input.
Driving MODE to a logic 1 state programs fixed frequency,
low noise PWM operation. Driving MODE low programs
Burst Mode operation. Note that the MODE pin has no
effect when operating in charger mode.
CMPIN (Pin 4/Pin 1): General Purpose Comparator
Positive Input with Hysteresis. The voltage at CMPIN is
compared to an internal reference voltage. The pin can be
driven digitally or configured as voltage supervisor with
the help of an external resistor divider. If driven from a
resistor divider or from a source with >200Ω impedance,
connect a 0.1µF capacitor between CMPIN and GND for
best performance. The CMPIN rising threshold is 0.65V
and the falling threshold is 0.59V.
FBVCAP (Pin 5/Pin 2): VCAP End-Of-Charge Voltage
Programming Feedback Divider Input with Hysteresis.
The end-of-charge threshold can be adjusted from 1.1V
to 5.5V. The FBVCAP rising threshold is 1.095V and falling
threshold is 1.061V.
SGND (Pin 6/Pin 3): Signal Ground Connection. A
ground plane is highly recommended. Sensitive analog
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components terminated at ground should connect to the
SGND pin with a Kelvin connection, separated from the
high current path in PGND.
DIR (Pin 7/Pin 4): Charge/Backup Mode Selector Input
with Hysteresis. A voltage on DIR above the rising thresh-
old enables the LTC3110 charger mode. A voltage below
the falling threshold enables the backup mode. The pin
can be driven digitally, e.g., from a µC. With the help of
an external resistor divider the pin can be configured as
voltage supervisor input monitoring any system voltage.
The DIR rising threshold is 1.095V and the falling thresh-
old is 1.045V.
RUN (Pin 8/Pin 5): Logic-Controlled Shutdown Input.
RUN ≥ 1.0V: Normal Operation
RUN ≤ 0.3V: Shutdown
FB (Pin 9/Pin 6): VSYS Backup Voltage Feedback Pin.
Connect resistor divider tap here. The VSYS voltage can
be adjusted from 1.8V to 5.25V. The feedback reference
voltage is 0.6V.
PROG (Pin 10/Pin 7): Charger Input Current (IVSYS)
Programming Resistor. A resistor from PROG to SGND
programs the average current flowing in VSYS when oper-
ating in charging mode.
3kΩ •A
R PROG = for 1.5kΩ < R PROG < 24.3kΩ
I VSYS
RPROG can be increased to 48.7k if the charge current fold-
back is avoided with FBVCAP held down < 1V or grounded.
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PIN FUNCTIONS (FE/UFD)
CHRG (Pin 11/Pin 8): Charge/Backup Mode Indicator
Output. The open-drain output is pulled low while the
regulator is in charge mode. The open-drain output is
released while the regulator is in backup mode.
SVSYS (Pin 12/Pin 9): Signal Supply Voltage Input for
Buck/Boost Controller Circuitry. Pin must be shorted to
VSYS or supplied from VSYS through a RC filter. See the
Applications Information section for details.
VSYS (Pins 13, 15/Pins 10, 12): Bidirectional Power
Supply Pin for System Backup Output Voltage and Charge
Current Input Voltage. A bypass capacitor must be con-
nected between VSYS and PGND. Refer to the Typical
Applications schematics and the Applications Information
section for capacitor selection details.
RSEN (Pin 14/Pin 11): Current Sense Resistor Tap at
Junction of Internal Sense Resistor and Switch D. Pin
RSEN is internally shorted to pin VSYS via low impedance.
DC current in RSEN must be limited to 1.6A.
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SW2 (Pins 16, 17/Pin 13, 14): Switch Pin Connected to
Internal Switches C and D of the Buck-Boost Regulator.
Connect one side of the buck-boost inductor to SW2.
Provide a short wide PCB trace from the inductor to SW2
to minimize voltage transients and noise.
PGND (Pins 18, 19, Exposed Pad Pin 25/Pins 15,
16, Exposed Pad Pin 25): Power Ground Connection.
Terminate all high current ground paths to PGND. The
exposed pad must be soldered to the PCB ground for
rated thermal performance.
SW1 (Pins 20, 21/Pins 17, 18): Switch Pin Connected to
Internal Switches A and B of the Buck-Boost Regulator.
Connect one side of the buck-boost inductor to SW1.
Provide a short wide PCB trace from the inductor to SW1
to minimize voltage transients and noise.
VCAP (Pins 22, 23/Pins 19, 20): Bidirectional Power
Pin for Connection to Supercap Backup Capacitor(s) or
Backup Battery(ies). When in charge mode a current flows
out of pin VCAP to charge the storage elements connected
between VCAP and PGND. When in backup mode the cur-
rent is flowing into pin VCAP and the stored energy is used
to backup the load on VSYS.
VMID (Pin 24/Pin 21): Active Voltage Balancing Power
Output. This pin should be tied to the junction of two
series supercapacitors. If the output is not used, a com-
pensation capacitor of 1nF must be connected between
pins VMID and PGND.
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 LTC3110
BLOCK DIAGRAM
L1 CSVSYS RSVSYS VSYS
51.1Ω VSYS
VCAP
1.5µH RSEN 220nF
1.8V TO 5.25V
0.1V TO 5.5V CCAP CSYS 2A
1µF 47µF
VOLTAGE VCAP SW1 SW2 RSEN SVSYS VSYS
C1 BALANCING
10F
VMID
BUF A D CHARGER
C2 INPUT
10F CURRENT PROG
B C SENSE
RPROG
VTH(CHRG)
+ – + – + –

R1
FBVCAP

R2 + BUCK-BOOST
CONTROL
END OF CHARGE – COMP
THRESHOLD
VSYS CHARGER
+
–
RCAPOK OVERCHARGE
–
+ VREF(PROG)
THRESHOLD DIR HIGH = CHARGING
ENABLE
+ LOW = BACKUP
CAPOK VSYS
END OF CHARGE
– VTH(DIR)
OSC RCHRG
CHRG
RUN CHARGING/BACKUP
ENABLE
EN
HIGH = FORCED PWM RMODE
MODE COMP
LOW = Burst Mode
R5
OPERATION FB
BACKUP –
R3
VSYS
+ VREF(FB) R6
CMPIN
+
CCMPIN
RCAPLOW R4 VTH(CMP) –
0.1µF UNDERVOLTAGE TEMP
CMPOUT LOCKOUT VREF AND SHUTDOWN
CAPLOW
BIAS
VCAP +
EN VREFOK EN
–

RRUN VSYS +
LOCKOUT
THRESHOLD –
HIGH = ENABLE RUN
LOW = SHUTDOWN SGND PGND

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OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
The LTC3110 is a monolithic buck-boost DC/DC regulator/
charger combination with pin-selectable operation modes
to utilize a single LTC3110 device for charging (VDIR =
high) as well as for system backup (VDIR = low). During
charging a limit for the average current drawn from the
system power source can be accurately programmed with
an external resistor. An integrated, active, voltage balanc-
ing buffer at pin VMID prevents capacitor overvoltage con-
ditions caused from capacitor mismatch while charging a
stack of supercapacitors.
The buck-boost regulator utilizes a proprietary switching
algorithm which allows the system voltage, VSYS, to be
regulated above, below, or equal to the voltage on the
storage element, VCAP, without discontinuity in inductor
current or large voltage ripple in the backup voltage VSYS.
With the DIR pin direction control circuitry, the LTC3110
can instantly reverse the inductor current and change
between charging and backup operation modes, react-
ing quickly on a power failure condition by providing the
backup voltage to the system (see Figure 1).
VSYS
1V/DIV
CHRG
5V/DIV
IL
1A/DIV
0A
200µs/DIV
3110 F01
Figure 1. Transition from Charge– into Backup Operation
The LTC3110 has been optimized to reduce quiescent
current in shutdown and standby for applications that
are sensitive to quiescent current drawn from the system
voltage, VSYS, or the storage element, VCAP. In charge
operation the standby current is only 40µA. In backup/
Burst Mode operation, the no-load standby current is only
40μA. In shutdown the total supply current is reduced to
less than 1μA.
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LTC3110
Charging
When powered from the system voltage, VSYS, the buck-
boost regulator is usually set to operate in charge mode
(VDIR = high), that is, a voltage source connected to VSYS
is the power input into the LTC3110 and the converter
charges a backup storage element connected between the
VCAP and PGND pins. When operating in charge mode, the
LTC3110’s average current limit circuitry is active. With a
resistor between the PROG and SGND pins, the maximum
average current drawn from VSYS can be programmed to
accurately limit the current demand.
VCAP
VMID
2V/DIV
0A
ISYS
1A/DIV
3110 F02
1SECOND/DIV
Figure 2. Charge Foldback and Charge Termination
Active Charge Balancer
While charging, the integrated linear charge balancing
buffer regulates the mid-voltage, VMID, of a stack of
capacitors to half of VCAP thus equalizing out voltage mis-
matches of top and bottom capacitor, see Figure 3. If the
capacitor mismatch is exceeding the current capabilities
of the charge balancer, charging is suspended until VMID
comes back to half of VCAP (see charging waveforms in
the Typical Performance Characteristics section). Note,
the suspend charge function is only active for VCAP >
2.2V = VTH(CHRG) with hysteresis. For VCAP < 2V the char-
ger operation is always continuous.
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LTC3110
OPERATION
LTC3110 VOLTAGE VCAP
BALANCING
R
C1
VMID
BUF
C2 R and eliminates discontinuities in the average inductor cur-
+ – + –
WINDOW
COMPARATOR
1 = ALLOW CHARGING
0 = SUSPEND CHARGING
3110 F03
Figure 3. Active Charge Balancer
Charge Termination
The final charge voltage at pin VCAP is programmed with a
resistor divider at FBVCAP, see Figure 10 in the Application
Information Section.
If FBVCAP exceeds typically 95% of its end of charge
threshold, the PROG reference voltage and with it the
charge current level begins to fold back (see Figure 2).
Before charge termination the charge current is eventually
folded back to a level of typically 30% of the programmed
value (see charging waveforms in the Typical Performance
Characteristic section). When the programmed voltage
level is reached, the controller will terminate charging and
switch off into a low quiescent current state wherein the
charge balancer at the VMID pin is disabled and the CAPOK
pin is released. The low current state is maintained until
the voltage on VCAP decays and the FBVCAP falling thresh-
old is crossed. After this, controller and charge balancer
will resume operation with the CAPOK pin pulled low until
the regulation voltage is reached again. Note the IC cannot
prevent outside sources leaking current into the capaci-
tors from overvoltaging them.
Backup Operation in Fixed Frequency PWM Mode
With the MODE pin held high while VDIR = low, the
LTC3110 operates in a fixed-frequency pulse-width
modulation (PWM) mode using a voltage mode control
loop. This mode of operation maximizes the VSYS backup
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current that can be delivered by the converter, reduces
VSYS voltage ripple, and yields a low noise fixed-frequency
switching spectrum. A proprietary switching algorithm
provides seamless transitions between operating modes
rent, inductor current ripple, and loop transfer function
throughout all regions of operation. These advantages
result in increased efficiency, improved loop stability, and
lower VSYS voltage ripple in comparison to the traditional
4-switch buck-boost converter.
Figure 4 shows the topology of the LTC3110 power stage
which is comprised of two P-channel MOSFET switches
and two N-channel MOSFET switches and their associated
gate drivers. In response to the error amplifier output, an
internal pulse-width modulator generates the appropri-
ate switch duty cycles to maintain regulation of the VSYS
voltage.
When the VCAP voltage is significantly greater than the
VSYS voltage, the buck-boost converter operates in buck
mode. Switch D turns on continuously and switch C
remains off. Switches A and B are pulse-width modu-
lated to produce the required duty cycle to support the
VSYS regulation voltage. As the VCAP voltage decreases,
switch A remains on for a larger portion of the switching
cycle. When the duty cycle reaches approximately 90%,
the switch pair AC begins turning on for a small fraction
of the switching period. As the VSYS voltage decreases
further, the AC switch pair remains on for longer dura-
tions and the duration of the BD phase decreases propor-
tionally. At this point, switch A remains on continuously
while switch pair CD is pulse-width modulated to obtain
the desired VSYS voltage. At this point, the converter is
operating solely in boost mode.
L
VCAP SW1 SW2 VSYS
A D
B C
LTC3110
3110 F04
Figure 4. Buck-Boost Switch Topology
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Backup in Burst Mode Operation
When MODE is held low while VDIR = low, the buck-boost
converter operates in Burst Mode operation using a vari-
able frequency switching algorithm that minimizes the
no-load input quiescent current and improves efficiency
at light load by reducing the amount of switching to the
minimum level required to support the load. The VSYS
current capability in Burst Mode operation is substan-
tially lower than in PWM mode and is intended to sup-
port light stand-by loads. Curves showing the maximum
Burst Mode load current as a function of the VCAP and
VSYS voltage can be found in the Typical Performance
Characteristics section of this data sheet. If the converter
load in Burst Mode operation exceeds the maximum Burst
Mode current capability, VSYS will lose regulation. Each
Burst Mode cycle is initiated when switches A and C turn
on producing a linearly increasing current through the
inductor. When the inductor current reaches the Burst
Mode peak current limit, switches A and C are turned
off and switches B and D are turned on, discharging the
energy stored in the inductor into the VSYS capacitor and
load. Once the inductor current reaches zero, all switches
are turned off and the cycle is complete. Current pulses
generated in this manner are repeated as often as neces-
sary to maintain regulation of the VSYS voltage.
VCAP Peak and DC-Current Limits (Backup Mode)
The LTC3110 has two current limit circuits that are
designed to limit the peak inductor current to ensure that
the switch currents remain within the capabilities of the
IC during output short-circuit or overload conditions.
First current limit: In PWM mode the VCAP DC current
limit operates by injecting a current into the feedback pin
(FB). For this current limit feature being most effective,
the Thevenin resistance (RBOT//RTOP) from FB to ground
should exceed 100kΩ.
On a hard VSYS short, with Burst Mode operation or
PWM mode selected, it is possible for the inductor cur-
rent to increase substantially beyond the DC current limit
threshold. In this case the peak current, second current
limit, turns off the power switch until the start of the next
switching cycle.
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Reverse Current Limit (Backup Mode)
In PWM mode operation the LTC3110 has the ability to
actively conduct current away from VSYS if it is necessary
to maintain regulation. If VSYS is held above the regula-
tion voltage, it could result in large reverse currents. This
situation can occur if VSYS of the LTC3110 is held up
by another supply. To prevent damage to the part in this
condition, the LTC3110 has a reverse current comparator
that monitors the current entering power switch D from
the load. If this current exceeds 1.2A (typical), switch D
is turned off for the remainder of the switching cycle. For
a no-load current application, the inductor current ripple
must be lower than double the minimum reverse current
limit (1A • 2 = 2A maximum inductor current ripple). See
the Inductor Selection section for information about how
to calculate the inductor current ripple.
Preventing VCAP Overcharge Failure Due to Reverse
DC Current (Backup Mode)
If during PWM backup operation (MODE  =  high and
DIR = low), an external power supply or any second DC/
DC regulator wrongly drives VSYS higher than the pro-
grammed back-up voltage level, the LTC3110 will reverse
its VSYS current and simultaneously create reverse current
flow charging VCAP. If the wrong VSYS voltage level is kept
for a longer period of time, FBVAP may exceed the over-
charge threshold and the LTC3110 stops reverse charging.
Charging through reverse DC current while VDIR is low is
not indicated at pin CHRG, which remains high impedance.
The overcharge condition is generally prevented in the
application by setting the LTC3110 into charge operation,
if VSYS is driven from an external source.
If the external source is supervised from the DIR com-
parator, the CHRG output can drive the gate of a PMOS
and isolate the external source in backup operation, see
applications with PFET on pages 29, 30, 31.
If VSYS is supervised from the DIR comparator, the exter-
nal source must be capable to deliver more than the
maximum reverse current limit of the LTC3110 in backup
direction, see autonomous application on page 36. Only
if the external supply is strong enough, charge operation
can be initiated reliably.
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OPERATION
FBVCAP Failure Condition
External component failures, e. g., open or shorted resis-
tors or leakage currents at pin FBVCAP, can cause VCAP to
charge up to a higher, undefined voltage. If VCAP exceeds
typically 5.95V, the LTC3110 suspends charging which
protects the LTC3110 from substantially exceeding the
absolute maximum ratings if FBVCAP is shorted to ground.
Note supercapacitors and batteries often have a lower
maximum voltage rating than 5.95V. In these cases
the general purpose comparator can be configured to
detect the overvoltage at VCAP (see the figure General
Purpose Comparator as redundant VCAP supervisor in the
Application Information section).
Soft-Start (Backup Mode)
To minimize VCAP current transients on power-up, the
LTC3110 incorporates an internal soft-start circuit. The
soft-start is implemented by a linearly increasing ramp
of the error amplifier reference voltage during the soft-
start duration. During the soft-start period the regulator
is always operating in PWM operation independent of the
MODE pin setting. In case the VSYS voltage at start-up is
already pre-charged above 80% of the target value, the
soft-start is skipped and the LTC3110 immediately enters
the mode of operation that has been set with the MODE
pin. The soft-start period is reset by thermal shutdown
and from undervoltage lockout events.
Error Amplifier and Internal Compensation of VSYS
Backup Voltage Regulation
The buck-boost converter utilizes a voltage mode error
amplifier with an internal compensation network.
Error Amplifier and Internal Compensation of VSYS
Average Current Limit Regulation
The buck-boost converter in charge mode (DIR = high)
utilizes an error amplifier with an internal compensation
network to regulate the average current flowing into the
VSYS pin. The current limit is programmable with RPROG.
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RSEN Current Sense Resistor Tap
RSEN connects to the junction of FET D and the integrated
sense resistor.
The RSEN pin can be left unconnected, otherwise a load
current, IRSEN, will simultaneously decrease the average
charge current flowing out of the VCAP pin. Note: A fast
voltage step at VSYS in the presence of a large RSEN capaci-
tor causes a large inrush current through the internal RSEN
resistor, e. g., closure of a mechanical power connection
supplying VSYS. In these cases, the value of the capacitor
between RSEN and ground is limited to a maximum of 10µF.
VCAPOK End-Of-Charge Indicator and FBVCAP
Comparator
The LTC3110 includes an open-drain comparator output
pin, VCAPOK, which is used to indicate the charging state
of the energy storage element.
The comparator input, FBVCAP, is typically connected with
a resistor divider from VCAP to ground in order to program
the final charge voltage. When FBVCAP exceeds the rising
threshold, the comparator output, VCAPOK, is high imped-
ance. When FBVCAP drops below the falling threshold,
VCAPOK is pulled to ground. While RUN = high, CAPOK
continues to pull down with reduced strength until both
VCAP and VSYS are below the threshold of the internal
pull-down transistor, maximum 1.4V.
The comparator operates in both charge and backup
mode and is unconditionally released if the LTC3110 is
shut down with RUN = low.
CHRG Operation Mode Indicator and DIR Comparator
The LTC3110 includes an open-drain DIR comparator
output pin, CHRG, which is typically used to indicate the
operation mode of the chip: charge or backup. With the
help of a pull-up resistor the output can be used to inter-
face with a microcontroller, or connect to the gate of a
p-channel MOSFET used as an input isolation switch (see
USB application in the Typical Application section).
The DIR comparator has hysteresis and the CHRG pin is
pulled low while VDIR is greater than the comparator rising
threshold and CHRG is released while VDIR is lower than
its falling threshold.
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LTC3110
CMPIN
+
VTH(CMP) –
CMPOUT
EN
3110 F08
Figure 5. General Purpose Comparator
The CHRG pin is unconditionally released if the LTC3110
is shut down with RUN = low or in undervoltage condition.
Note that the DIR pin can be driven above VCAP or VSYS,
as long as the voltage is limited to less than the absolute
maximum rating.
General Purpose Comparator
The LTC3110 includes a voltage comparator with its input
accessible at the CMPIN pin and with a fixed internal refer-
ence voltage.
The comparator can be used to monitor VCAP, VSYS or any
auxiliary supply voltage. The open-drain output, CMPOUT,
can interface to a microcontroller with the help of a pull-
up resistor. The comparator is typically used to supervise
VCAP and to set a threshold for the lowest VCAP voltage tol-
erated in backup mode before the system needs to reduce
power consumption. The CMPOUT pin is unconditionally
released if the LTC3110 is shut down with RUN = low
or in undervoltage condition (see also the Applications
Information section).
Shutdown
Shutdown of the LTC3110 is accomplished by pulling the
RUN pin below 0.3V and IC operation is enabled by pulling
the RUN pin above 1.0V. The RUN pin has an internal pull-
down resistor. Note that RUN can be driven above VCAP
or VSYS, as long as the voltage is limited to less than the
absolute maximum rating.
Thermal Foldback of Charge Current
To help preventing the LTC3110 from going into ther-
mal shutdown when charging very large capacitors, the
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LTC3110 is equipped with a thermal regulator. If the die
temperature exceeds 130°C (typical) the average VSYS
current limit is lowered to help reduce the amount of
power being dissipated in the package. The current limit
is reduced to approximately 15% of the programmed limit
just before thermal shutdown. The current limit will return
to its full value when the die temperature drops below
130°C, typically.
Undervoltage Lockout
If either voltages at VCAP and VSYS drop below the under-
voltage lockout falling threshold, the LTC3110 will stop
operation and the SW1, SW2, VMID, CMPOUT, CHRG and
PROG pins will be high impedance. CAPOK will continue
to pull down with reduced strength until both VCAP and
VSYS are below the threshold of the internal pull-down
transistor, maximum 1.4V. The LTC3110 will resume
operation when at least one pin, VCAP or VSYS, rises above
the undervoltage lockout rising threshold.
THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS
The power switches in the LTC3110 are designed to oper-
ate continuously with currents up to the internal current
limit thresholds. However, when operating at high current
levels there may be significant heat generated within the
IC. As a result, careful consideration must be given to
the thermal environment of the IC in order to optimize
efficiency and ensure that the LTC3110 is able to provide
its full-rated output current. Specifically, the exposed pad
of both the QFN and TSSOP packages shall be soldered
to the PC board and the PC board should be designed
to maximize the conduction of heat out of the IC pack-
age. If the die temperature exceeds approximately 165°C,
the IC will enter overtemperature shutdown, all switch-
ing will be inhibited and the charge balancer disabled.
Note: Open-drain output pins CAPOK, CMPOUT and CHRG
may still pull down while in thermal shutdown. The part
will remain disabled until the die cools by approximately
10°C. The soft-start circuit is reinitialized in overtempera-
ture shutdown to provide a smooth recovery when the
fault condition is removed.
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
The standard LTC3110 application circuit is shown as at low VCAP voltages. In buck mode, the output current of
the Typical Application on the front page of this data the buck-boost converter is limited only by the inductor
sheet. The appropriate selection of external components current reaching the current limit threshold. However, in
is dependent upon the required performance of the IC boost mode, especially at large step-up ratios, the VSYS
in each particular application given considerations and backup current capability can also be limited by the total
trade-offs such as PCB area, cost, VSYS and VCAP voltage, resistive losses in the power stage. These include switch
allowable ripple voltage, efficiency and thermal consider- resistances, inductor resistance and PCB trace resistance.
ations. This section of the data sheet provides some basic Use of an inductor with high DC resistance can degrade
guidelines and considerations to aid in the selection of the VSYS backup current capability from that shown in the
external components and the design of the application Typical Performance Characteristics section of this data
circuit. sheet. As a guideline, in most applications the inductor DC
resistance should be significantly smaller than the typical
Inductor Selection power switch resistance of 60mΩ.
The choice of inductor used in LTC3110 application cir- The minimum inductor value must guarantee that the
cuits influences the maximum deliverable backup and worst-case average VCAP current plus half the ripple cur-
charge current, the magnitude of the inductor current rent doesn’t reach the VCAP current limit threshold. For the
ripple, and the power conversion efficiency. The inductor fixed switching frequency of 1.2MHz the recommended
must have low DC series resistance or current capability typical inductor value is 1.5µH.
and efficiency will be compromised. Larger inductance
Different inductor core materials and styles have an impact
values reduce inductor current ripple and will therefore
on the size and price of an inductor at any given current
generally yield greater backup current capability. For a
rating. Shielded construction is generally preferred as it
fixed DC resistance, a larger value of inductance will
minimizes the chances of interference with other circuitry.
yield higher efficiency by reducing the peak current to
The choice of inductor style depends upon the price, siz-
be closer to the average backup current and therefore
ing, and EMI requirements of a particular application.
minimize resistive losses due to high RMS currents.
Table 1 provides a small sampling of inductors that are
However, a larger inductor within any given inductor fam-
well suited to many LTC3110 applications.
ily will generally have a greater series resistance, thereby
counteracting this efficiency advantage. An inductor used Table 1. Recommended Inductors
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
VSYS Capacitor Selection
A low ESR capacitor should be utilized at the VSYS pin in
order to minimize VSYS backup voltage ripple. Multilayer
ceramic capacitors are an excellent option as they have
low ESR and are available in small footprints. The capaci-
tor value should be chosen large enough to reduce the
VSYS voltage ripple to acceptable levels. Neglecting the
capacitor ESR and ESL, the peak-to-peak VSYS voltage
ripple can be calculated by the following formulas, where
CVSYS is the VSYS capacitance and ILOAD is the VSYS load
current.
VSYS ⎛ VCAP – VSYS ⎞
ΔVP-P(BUCK) = 2 ⎜⎝ ⎟⎠
8 • (1.2MHz ) •L •C VSYS VCAP
ILOAD ⎛ VSYS – VCAP ⎞
ΔVP-P(BOOST) =
1.2MHz •C VSYS ⎜⎝ VSYS ⎟⎠
Given the VSYS current is discontinuous in boost mode,
the ripple in this mode will generally be much larger than
the magnitude of the ripple in buck mode. In addition to
VSYS voltage ripple generated across the VSYS capaci-
tance, there is also VSYS voltage ripple produced across
the internal resistance of the VSYS capacitor. The ESR-
generated VSYS voltage ripple is proportional to the series
resistance of the VSYS capacitor.
Supercapacitor Selection and Additional Bypass
The LTC3110 is stable with a total CVCAP capacitance
value greater than 2mF, or 4mF for each stacked capacitor.
Supercapacitors are much larger physically than ceramic
or tantalum capacitors, and therefore usually cannot be
placed close to the charger. To minimize layout contri-
bution to capacitor ESR, the trace width connecting the
capacitors to each other and the IC should be as large as
possible. The VMID pin trace is not as critical, as it only
carries 300mA of average current. It is recommended
that a local decoupling capacitor be placed from VCAP
to ground, and the capacitor should be placed as close
to the IC as possible. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are
an excellent choice for voltage decoupling as they have
extremely low ESR and are available in small footprints.
While a 10μF decoupling capacitor is sufficient for most
applications, larger values may be used without limitation.
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To minimize voltage ripple and ensure proper operation of
the IC, a low ESR bypass capacitor with a value of 100nF
and a second low ESR bypass capacitor of 10μF should
be located as close to the VCAP pin as possible. The traces
connecting this capacitor to VCAP and the ground plane
should be made as short as possible. If using a single VSYS
capacitor where balancing is not required, a capacitor of
at least 1nF must be connected between VMID and PGND.
Recommended VCAP and VSYS Bypass Capacitors
The choice of capacitor technology is primarily dictated
by a trade-off between cost, size and leakage current.
Ceramic capacitors are often utilized in switching con-
verter applications due to their small size, low ESR and
low leakage currents. However, many ceramic capacitors
designed for power applications experience significant
loss in capacitance from their rated value with increased
DC bias voltages. For example, it is not uncommon for
a small surface mount ceramic capacitor to lose more
than 50% of its rated capacitance when operated near
its rated voltage. As a result, it is sometimes necessary
to use a larger value capacitance or a capacitor with a
higher voltage rating than required in order to actually
realize the intended capacitance at the full operating volt-
age. To ensure that the intended capacitance is realized
in the application circuit, be sure to consult the capacitor
vendor’s curve of capacitance versus DC bias voltage. The
capacitors listed in Table 3 provide a sampling of small
surface mount ceramic capacitors that are well suited
to LTC3110 application circuits. All listed capacitors are
either X5R or X7R dielectric in order to ensure that capaci-
tance loss over temperature is minimized.
Maximum Capacitor Voltage and Balancing
The service lifetime of a supercapacitor is determined by
its rated voltage, rated temperature, rated lifetime, actual
operating voltage, and operating temperature. To extend
the life of a supercapacitor the operating voltage and tem-
perature should be reduced from the maximum ratings.
The websites for Illinois Capacitor1 and Maxwell2 provide
the means to determine their capacitor lifetime.
1http://www.illinoiscapacitor.com/tech-center/life-calculators.aspx
2http://www.maxwell.com/products/ultracapacitors/docs/
APPLICATIONNOTE1012839_1.PDF
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Using the suggested derated voltage for each capacitor VCAP Voltage Programming
will improve lifetime. The LTC3110 will keep each capaci-
The VCAP voltage is set via an external resistor divider
tor voltage at VCAP/2 once VCAP is higher than typically
connected to the FBVCAP pin as shown in Figure 7.
2.2V. To prevent an overvoltage on one of the superca-
pacitors during charging, the VMID voltage is continuously The resistor divider values determine the maximum VCAP
driven from the voltage balancing buffer output with typi- voltage according to the following formula:
cally 300mA of current capability. ⎛ R ⎞
The LTC3110 has minimal current draw from VCAP at end VCAP = 1.095V • ⎜ 1+ TOP ⎟
⎝ RBOT ⎠
of charge. Care should be taken to limit sources of cur-
rent that may pull VCAP above its programmed regulation Care should be taken to limit sources of current that may
value, as there is no way for the LTC3110 to maintain pull VCAP above its programmed maximum value, as there
regulation. is no way for the LTC3110 to maintain VCAP regulation
in charger mode (see also Figure 15, Overvoltage Error
VSYS Voltage Programming Signal Provided to the µC).
The VSYS voltage is set via an external resistor divider VCAP
connected to the FB pin as shown in Figure 6. C1
RTOP 1µF LTC3110

The resistor divider values determine the VSYS backup C2 FBVCAP

SGND
voltage according to the following formula: RBOT
3110 F10

⎛ R ⎞
VSYS = 0.6V • ⎜ 1+ TOP ⎟ (1)
⎝ RBOT ⎠ Figure 7. VCAP Voltage Programming

The buck-boost converter utilizes voltage mode control and VMID Charge Balancer Output
in addition to setting the VSYS voltage, the value of RTOP
This pin should be tied to the junction of two series super-
plays an integral role in the dynamics of the feedback loop.
capacitors. A push/pull buffer output forces the VMID pin
In general, a larger value for RTOP will increase stability and
to half of the voltage of the VCAP pin. Generally capaci-
reduce the speed of the transient response. A smaller value
tors with equal value of at least 1nF should be connected
of RTOP will reduce stability but increase the speed of the
from VCAP to VMID and from VMID to PGND if the output
transient response. A good starting point is to choose RTOP
is unused, e.g., for applications with a single supercapaci-
= 1M and then calculate the required value of RBOT to set
tor or batteries.
the desired VSYS voltage according to Equation 1. If a large
VSYS capacitor is used, the bandwidth of the converter is
reduced. In such cases RTOP can be reduced to improve the 1µF
VCAP
transient response. If a large inductor or small VSYS capaci-
tor is utilized the loop will be less stable and the phase C1
LTC3110

margin can be improved by increasing the value of RTOP. VMID

C2
3110 F11

VSYS
LTC3110 RTOP Figure 8. VMID Charge Balancer Output
FB
SGND RBOT

3110 F09

Figure 6. Setting the VSYS Backup Voltage

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SINGLE
⎛ R TOP ⎞
CAPACITOR 1µF VTH(DIR _RISING) = 1.095V • ⎜ 1+
⎝ RBOT +RMID ⎟⎠
OR BATTERY VCAP

LTC3110
1nF ⎛ R TOP ⎞
VTH(DIR _FALLING) = 1.045V • ⎜ 1+
⎝ RBOT +RMID ⎟⎠
VMID
1nF 3110 F12

⎛ R +R ⎞
Figure 9. Charge Balancer Unused with Single Capacitor VSYS = 0.6V • ⎜ 1+ TOP MID ⎟
⎝ RBOT ⎠

DIR Backup Supervisor Threshold Voltage Note the direction supervisor threshold VTH(DIR_RISING)
Programming must be higher and have enough voltage difference to
the backup voltage VSYS to accommodate for the resistor
The backup supervisor threshold voltage is set via an
tolerances, ripple voltage and voltage dipping from load
external resistor divider connected to the DIR pin as
current steps. If necessary an RC filter in front of the DIR
shown in Figure 10.
pin may reduce the reaction speed of the supervisor, see
The resistor divider values determine the DIR supervisor Figure 12.
threshold voltage according to the following formula:
Pay attention to the requirement, if the DIR input super-
⎛ R ⎞ vises VSYS as in Figure 11 or in the autonomous applica-
VTH(DIR _RISING) = 1.095V • ⎜ 1+ TOP ⎟ tions on page 36, the external VSYS supply must be capable
⎝ RBOT ⎠
to deliver more than the maximum reverse current limit of
⎛ R ⎞ 2A of the LTC3110, in order to reliably change into charge
VTH(DIR _FALLING) = 1.045V • ⎜ 1+ TOP ⎟ operation.
⎝ RBOT ⎠
BACKUP
VOLTAGE
SUPERVISED
VOLTAGE
RTOP RTOP
LTC3110 VSYS
DIR DIR
LTC3110 RMID
RBOT
SGND FB
3110 F13 PGND SGND RBOT

3110 F14

Figure 10. Setting the DIR Back-Up Supervisor

Threshold Voltage Figure 11. Voltage with Reduced Tolerances

Programming Backup Voltage and DIR Threshold SUPERVISED

Voltage with Improved Accuracy VOLTAGE

RTOP
In applications with the DIR pin voltage and the FB pin
DIR
voltage divided down from the same VSYS voltage, a single CDIR
LTC3110
resistor divider string is reducing the effect of resistor
tolerances and saves one resistor component: PGND SGND RBOT

3110 F15

Figure 12. Filtering DIR voltage

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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
IVSYS Average Current Limit Programming for Charger If CMPIN is driven from a resistor divider or from any output
Operation (DIR = High) with >200Ω impedance, connect a 0.1µF capacitor between
The VSYS average current limit is set via an external resis- CMPIN and GND for best performance, see Figure 14.
tor connected between the PROG pin and signal ground,
General Purpose Comparator Configuration as
SGND, as shown in Figure 13.
Redundant VCAP Supervisor for Overvoltage Failure
The resistor value determines the average current into Detection
VSYS according to the following formula:
Component failures interrupting the VCAP voltage feedback
3kΩ (FBVCAP) can potentially cause an over voltage condition
IVSYS =
RPROG at VCAP during charging. The general purpose comparator
can be configured as the supervisor providing an overvolt-
For applications with a wide temperature range, the age error signal to the microcontroller (see Figure 15).
thermal coefficient of resistor RPROG must be taken into
account. If RPROG is > 12.4k, additional RFLT and CFLT are VCAP
VDD

required for filtering. C1 RTOP LTC3110

10k µC
C2 CMPIN
CCMPIN ERR
RBOT CMPOUT
0.1µF
PROG
CFLT RUN
LTC3110 10nF (OPT)
RPROG 3110 F18

SGND RFLT
6.04k (OPT) Figure 15. Overvoltage Error Signal Provided to the µC
3110 F16

SVSYS Filtering
Figure 13. Setting the VSYS Average Current Limit
In many noise critical applications it is useful to filter the
signal supply pin, SVSYS, with a small RC filter on the
CMPIN Configuration as General Purpose Voltage PCB, see Figure 16. Note, if the filter is added any further
Supervisor with Hysteresis loads connected to the SVSYS pin must be checked if they
The resistor divider values, see Figure 14, determine ris- are small with respect to the resistor impedance and not
ing and falling threshold VTH according to the following creating undesired voltage drops at SVSYS.
formula:
RSVSYS
⎛ R ⎞ CSYS
51.1Ω
VTH(RISING) = 0.65V • ⎜ 1+ TOP ⎟
⎝ R ⎠ BOT VSYS SVSYS

⎛ R ⎞ CSVSYS
VTH(FALLING) = 0.59V • ⎜ 1+ TOP ⎟ LTC3110 220nF
⎝ RBOT ⎠
VTH SGND

RTOP 3110 F19

CMPIN
VDD
CCMPIN
RBOT Figure 16. SVSYS Filtering
0.1µF LTC3110

OUT CMPOUT
RUN, DIR, MODE, CMPIN Inputs Digitally Controlled
3110 F17

The RUN, DIR, MODE and CMPIN comparator inputs can

Figure 14. General Purpose Voltage Supervisor be driven digitally from an external microcontroller.
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VDD
RUN

CHRG
DIR
LTC3110
LTC3110 µC
CAPOK µC
MODE

CMPOUT
CMPIN
SGND SGND
3110 F21
3110 F20

Figure 17. Inputs RUN, DIR, MODE, CMPIN Driven from a Figure 18. Outputs CHRG, CAPOK, CMPOUT Interfacing to µC
Microcontroller

Open-Collector Outputs The open-collector outputs can also be used to drive small
loads up to 20mA, e.g., miniature lamps or LEDs.
CHRG, CAPOK and CMPOUT open-collector outputs can
be connected together with other external signals in wired
OR configuration and pull-up resistors for level shifting
when interfacing into µC Inputs.
Table 2. Recommended Supercapacitors and Ultracapacitors
VALUE ESR VOLTAGE TEMPERATURE
VENDOR (F) (mΩ) (V) RANGE (°C) SIZE (mm) W × L × H
Murata Electronics
DMF3R5R5L334M3DTA0 0.33 60 4.2 (5.5 Peak) –30 to 70 14.0 × 21.0 × 2.5
DMF3Z5R5H474M3DTA0 0.47 40 4.2 (5.5 Peak) –30 to 70 14.0 × 21.0 × 3.2
Tecate
TPL-10/10X30F 10 85 2.7 –40 to 65 10.0 × 10.0 × 30.0
TPL-25/16X26F 25 42 2.7 –40 to 65 16.0 × 16.0 × 26.0
TPL-100/22X45F 100 15 2.7 –40 to 65 22.0 × 22.0 × 45.0
TPLE-25/16X26F 25 42 2.3 –40 to 85 16.0 × 16.0 × 26.0
TPLE-100/22X45F 100 15 2.3 –40 to 85 22.0 × 22.0 × 45.0
TPLS-400/35X60F 400 12 2.7 –40 to 65 35.0 × 35.0 × 60.0
AVX
BZ015A503Z_B 0.05 160 5.5 –20 to 70 28.0 × 17.0 × 4.1
BZ015A104Z_B 0.1 80 5.5 –20 to 70 28.0 × 17.0 × 6.7
CAP-XX
HS206F 0.6 70 5.5 –40 to 85 39.0 × 17.0 × 2.5
HS230 1.2 50 5.5 –40 to 85 39.0 × 17.0 × 3.8
Cooper Bussmann
A1635-2R5475-R 4.7 25 2.5 –25 to 70 16.0 × 16.0 × 35.0
M1325-2R5905-R 9 20 2.5 –40 to 60 13.0 × 13.0 × 26.0
HB1625-2R5256-R 25 36 2.5 –25 to 70 16.0 × 16.0 × 25.0
HV1860-2R7107-R 100 10 2.7 –40 to 65 18.0 × 18.0 × 60.0
Illinois Capacitor
506DER2R5SLZ 50 30 2.5 –40 to 70 18.0 × 18.0 × 60.0
357DER2R5SEZ 100 12 2.5 –40 to 70 35.0 × 35.0 × 60.0
Maxwell
BCAP0005 5 170 2.7 –40 to 65 10.0 × 10.0 × 20.0
BCAP0100T01 100 15 2.7 –40 to 65 22.0 × 22.0 × 45.0
Taiyo Yuden
PAS2026FR2R5504 0.5 55 2.5 –25 to 60 26.0 × 20.0 × 0.9
PAS0815LS2R5105 1 70 2.5 –25 to 70 8.0 × 8.0 × 15.0
LIC2540R3R8207 200 50 2.2 to 3.8 –25 to 70 25.0 × 25.0 × 40.0
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Table 3. Representative Bypass and VSYS Capacitors PCB Layout Considerations
PART NUMBER VALUE (µF) VOLTAGE (V) FOOTPRINT The LTC3110 switches large currents at high frequencies.
AVX Special care should be given to the PCB layout to ensure
12066D106K 10 6.3 0603
12066D226K 22 6.3 0805 stable, noise-free operation. Figures 19 and 20 depict the
12066D476K 47 6.3 0805 recommended PCB layout to be utilized for the LTC3110,
Kemet if a 2-layer PCB is being used. A 4-layer PCB layout is
C0603C106M9PACTU 10 6.3 0603 recommended for thermal and noise reasons. A few key
C0805C226M9PACTU 22 6.3 0805
C0805C476M9PACTU 47 6.3 0805 guidelines follow:
Murata 1. All circulating high current paths should be kept as
GRM188D70J106MA73 10 6.3 0603
GRM219B30J226ME47 22 6.3 0805 short as possible. This can be accomplished keeping
GRM21BB30J476ME15 47 6.3 0805 the routes to the components in Figures 19 and 20
TDK as short and as wide as possible. Capacitor ground
C1608X7S0J106M080AC 10 6.3 0603
C2012X5R0J226M085AB 22 6.3 0805
connections should be connect by vias down to the
C2012X5R0J476M125AC 47 6.3 0805 ground plane in the shortest route possible. The
Taiyo Yuden bypass capacitors CSYS and CCAP should be placed
JMK107BJ106MA 10 6.3 0603 as close to the IC as possible and should have the
JMK212ABJ226MD 22 6.3 0805
JMK212BBJ476MG 47 6.3 0805 shortest possible path to ground.
2. The components shown and their connections should
all be placed over a complete ground plane.
3. Use of vias in the die attach pad will enhance the ther-
mal environment of the charger, especially if the vias
extend to a ground plane region on the exposed bottom
surface of the PCB.
4. Keep the connections to the FB, PROG, DIR, CMPIN
and FBVCAP pins as short as possible and away from
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BOTTOM COPPER LAYER

C2

TOP LAYER

CCAP

C1

1 24

2 23

3 22

4 LTC3110 21

5 20

6 19
L1
7 18

8 17

9 16

10 15

11 14

12 13

COMPONENT NAMES:
CSYS SEE TYPICAL APPLICATION
ON PAGE 27

VIA TO GROUND PLANE

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BOTTOM COPPER LAYER

COMPONENT NAMES:
SEE TYPICAL APPLICATION
ON PAGE 27

C2

TOP LAYER

CCAP

C1
24

23

22

21

20

19

1 18
LTC3110
2 17

3 16
L1
4 15

5 14

6 13
10

11

12
7

CSYS

VIA TO GROUND PLANE

3110 F23

Figure 20. PCB Component Placement of the QFN Package

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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
3.3V/2A Output from Stack of Supercapacitors Backup/Recharge Application with Active Voltage Balancing

MAIN
12V STEP-DOWN DC/DC
BUS
FB
CSVSYS
220nF
L1 RSVSYS
1.5µH 51.1Ω VSYS
3.25V
C1 CCAP CSYS 2A
R1
10F 1µF VCAP SW1 SW2 SVSYS VSYS 47µF
1910k
C2 FBVCAP RSEN
10F R2
PROG
R3 523k RPROG
1910k 6.04k
CMPIN
R4 CCMPIN 12V BUS
523k 0.1µF SUPERVISOR
R5
LTC3110 976k
VMID FB
R6 1000k 1000k
221k
µC
MODE DIR DIR
CHRG
CAPOK CAPOK
RUN CMPOUT CAPLOW
AT VCAP = 2.8V
SGND PGND 3110 TA02

1.8V/300mA Output from Single Capacitor Discharged from 2.5V to 1V and with Reserve Available Down to 0.3V

MAIN VSYS = 1.9V CHARGING

12V STEP-DOWN DC/DC
BUS
FB
CSVSYS
220nF
L1
1.5µH VSYS
1.83V BACKUP
C1 CCAP CSYS 300mA
R1
10F 1µF VCAP SW1 SW2 SVSYS VSYS 47µF
2000k
FBVCAP RSEN
R2
PROG
R3 1580k RPROG
1300k 6.04k
CMPIN
R4 CCMPIN 12V BUS
1870k 0.1µF CMID1 SUPERVISOR
R5
1nF
LTC3110 976k
VMID FB
CMID2
R6 1000k 1000k
1nF
475k
µC
MODE DIR DIR
CHRG
CAPOK CAPOK
RUN CMPOUT CAPLOW

SGND PGND 3110 TA03

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500mA USB Charge/Backup Application with Variable Charging Power, PCHRG, Depending on System Load

PUSB UP TO 5V • 500mA
M1
IRLML6402
USB 5V

R7 CSVSYS
7.50k 220nF
ROFF L1 RSVSYS
3.3k PCHRG = PUSB – PSYS 1.5µH 51.1Ω
R8 5V, 0.1A
2.49k C1 CCAP CSYS 2.5V, 0.1A
R1 SYSTEM
10F 1µF VCAP SW1 SW2 SVSYS VSYS 330µF 1.8V, 0.2A
1910k PSYS DC/DC
C2 REGULATORS 1.2V, 1A
FBVCAP RSEN
10F
R2
PROG
R3 511k RPROG
1910k 6.04k
CMPIN
R4 CCMPIN
1270k 0.1µF R5
LTC3110 976k
FB
R6 CFB
133k 10pF 1000k 1000k
VMID

DIR CDIR
MODE 1nF µC
RUN CHRG USB
CAPOK END OF CHRG DATA
CMPOUT CAPLOW
3110 TA04
SGND PGND

USB Connect Transition USB Disconnect Transition

BACKUP CHARGING CHARGING BACKUP VSYS

1V/DIV 1V/DIV
VSYS

DISCONNECT
CHRG CHRG
5V/DIV 5V/DIV

VUSB VUSB
ILI ILI
2A/DIV 2A/DIV
100µs/DIV 3110 TA04b
100µs/DIV 3110 TA04c

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Autonomous Backup and Recharge Application with Input Isolation Switch

VMAIN 12V BUS

CSVSYS
220nF CHARGING
L1 RSVSYS BACK-UP M1 3.6V ±4%
2.2µH 51.1Ω 3.2V IRLML6402 FB MAIN
STEP-DOWN
C1 CCAP CSYS CMAIN DC/DC
100F R1 VCAP SW1 SW2 SVSYS
1µF VSYS 150µF 47µF
1910k ROFF
C2 3.3k
FBVCAP RSEN
100F
R2 1.5A
PROG 3.6V/3.21V
R3 536k RPROG
1910k 3.01k R5
CMPIN 931k
CCMPIN SYSTEM 2.5V
R4 FB
681k 0.1µF R6 DC/DC 1.8V
215k REGULATORS 1.2V
LTC3110
VMID R7
9.31k
DIR
R8 3110 TA08

4.53k 1000k 1000k

MODE

RUN CHRG CHRG

CAPOK CAPOK
CMPOUT CAPLOW

SGND PGND

CHARGE SLEEP BACKUP

VSYS

VMAIN
1V/DIV

0V
IL
1A/DIV
0A
CHRGB
2V/DIV
0V 3110 TA06b
500µs/DIV

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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Lead Acid Battery Backup/Recharge Application

M1
3.3V LDO OR 3.6V IRLML6402
12V BUCK 3.21V/
REGULATOR 3.6V
47µF L1
R7 1.5µH SYSTEM 2.5V
9.31k + DC/DC 1.8V
ROFF CCAP CSYS REGULATORS
BATT R1 1.2V
10k 1µF VCAP SW1 SW2 SVSYS VSYS 150µF
R8 4V 2.5Ah 976k
4.53k FBVCAP RSEN
R2
PROG
R3 316k RPROG
1910k 6.04k
CMPIN
R4 CCMPIN
604k 0.1µF R5
LTC3110 976k
CMID1 FB
1nF R6
226k 1000k 1000k
VMID
CMID2
1nF
DIR
MODE
RUN CHRG
CAPOK END OF CHRG
CMPOUT BATTLOW

SGND PGND

3110 TA05

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NiMH Battery Backup/Recharge Application

CSVSYS
220nF
L1 RSVSYS
1.5µH 51.1Ω VSYS
3.25V
NiMH + CCAP CSYS 2A
1.2V 1µF VCAP SW1 SW2 SVSYS VSYS 47µF
3700mAh
×3 FBVCAP RSEN
PROG
R3 RPROG RFAST
1910k 12.4k 8.06k
CMPIN
R4 CCMPIN
604k 0.1µF VSYS
CMID1 R5
1nF 976k SUPERVISOR
VMID LTC3110
CMID2 FB
1nF R6 1000k
221k
VCC
MODE DIR DIR
CHRG
CAPOK
RUN CMPOUT BATTLOW

SGND PGND FASTCHRG

µC
RUN
FBVCAP
ADIN
RTEMP
3110 TA06

NOTE ON DIGITAL CONTROL SIGNALS IN NiMH BACKUP/RECHARGE APPLICATION:

CHARGING IS INITIATED BY PULLING DIR = HIGH AND FBVCAP = LOW.
CHARGING IS TERMINATED BY PULLING DIR = HIGH AND FBVCAP = HIGH (FBVCAP MUST BE ≥ 1.2V).
SYSTEM BACK-UP IS INITIATED BY FORCING FBVCAP = LOW, WAITING 5µs, THEN FORCING DIR = LOW.

GENERAL SAFETY NOTE: CHARGING MUST BE TERMINATED IF THE BATTERY VOLTAGE

OR CHARGE TIME HAVE REACHED THEIR MAXIMUM VALUES OR IF THE BATTERY
TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE OR BELOW THE SAVE OPERATING REGION OF THE BATTERY,
SEE DATA SHEET OF THE BATTERY.
THE THERMISTOR, USED FOR MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE, MUST HAVE GOOD
THERMAL CONNECTION TO THE BATTERY PACK.

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24h/7d Active Solar Powered Sensor/Transmitter Supply
Q1
VSOLAR PBSS302
D1 SCHOTTKY
OPTIONAL
R11 PRIMARY
348Ω CSVSYS 3.25V LOW RIPPLE HIGH BACKUP POWER MODE, MODE = HIGH
BATTERY VSYS =
220nF 3.42V/3.58V SOLAR CHARGING, MODE = LOW
LITH 3V, 1Ah L1 RSVSYS
ISOLAR OPTIONAL 2.2µH ISYS
51.1Ω
+ D1
SOLAR CELL C1 CCAP CSYS1 CSYS2 CSYS3
MODULE 100F R1 4700µF 4700µF
47µF VCAP SW1 SW2 SVSYS VSYS 47µF
6V, 150mA 1910k <30mΩ <30mΩ 2A
– ~12 CELLS C2
FBVCAP RSEN PULSE
100F
R2 TRANSMITTER
PROG MICRO CONTROLLER
SUPERCAPS 511k RPROG GSM
3.01k HIGH
R3 BACKUP DISPLAY
1910k R5 END OF POWER
CMPIN CHARGE CAPLOW MODE SENSOR
976k
R4 CCMPIN FB
523k 0.1µF LTC3110 R6
221k
VMID R7 R10
953k 1000k
DIR
VCC
MODE R8
S0
422k
LTC2935-2
S1 PFO RUN CHRG
CAPOK
S2 RST CMPOUT
GND SGND PGND
M2
2N7002 R9
M1 3110 TA09
2N7002 1000k

Charging with Solar Current and 24/7 Backup Charging States

VSOLAR
5V/DIV
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4
0V
ISOLAR ISOLAR
20mA/DIV 100mA/DIV
PRE
0A
CHARGING CHARGING
VSYS
VCAP AC COUPLED
2V/DIV 100mV/DIV
IVCAP
VSYS 1A/DIV
MODE = LOW
2V/DIV 0A
ISYS = 0.5mA VCAP = 4V
3110 TA09b 3110 TA09C
8h/DIV 5ms/DIV

CHARGING WITH SOLAR CURRENT AND 24/7 BACKUP:
IF DAYLIGHT IS PRESENT, THE SUPERCAPACITORS ARE CHARGED UP WITH THE OUTPUT
CURRENT OF THE SOLAR CELLS. WHEN DAYLIGHT IS NOT PRESENT, THE SUPERCAPS
PARTIALLY DISCHARGE AND PROVIDE THE BACKUP POWER TO MAINTAIN VSYS.
HIGH BACKUP POWER MODE (NO WAVEFORM): IF MODE = HIGH AND WITH THE
SUPERCAPACITORS CHARGED, THE APPLICATION CAN PROVIDE THE VSYS BACKUP VOLTAGE
WITH LOW RIPPLE AND FULL OUTPUT CURRENT CAPABILITIES. MODE = HIGH STOPS FURTHER
CHARGING.
CHARGING STATES:
IF MODE = LOW: THE VSYS VOLTAGE IS FED WITH CURRENT FROM THE SOLAR MODULE OR
IS REGULATED FROM THE LTC3110 IN BURST MODE IF SUNLIGHT IS MISSING. IF SUNLIGHT
IS PRESENT, VSYS IS REGULATED WITH A TWO POINT VOLTAGE REGULATION DEFINED BY DIR
RISING AND DIR FALLING THRESHOLDS.
THE APPLICATION HAS THREE STATES OF OPERATION:
1. CSYS PRE-CHARGING STATE: THE SOLAR PANEL OUTPUT CURRENT PRE-CHARGES THE
CAPACITOR CSYS UNTIL THE DIR VOLTAGE RISES ABOVE THE DIR RISING THRESHOLD AND
THE SUPERCAPACITOR CHARGING STATE IS ENTERED.
2. SUPERCAPACITOR CHARGING STATE: THE LTC3110 CHARGES THE SUPERCAPACITORS BY
DRAWING CURRENT FROM CAPACITOR CSYS UNTIL THE VSYS VOLTAGE FALLS BELOW THE
DIR FALLING THRESHOLD AND THE VSYS PRE-CHARGING STATE IS RE-ENTERED.
THE LTC3110 TOGGLES BETWEEN THE PRE-CHARGING STATE AND THE CHARGING STATE
UNTIL FBVCAP IS ABOVE THE FBVCAP RISING THRESHOLD AND THE CHARGE SLEEP STATE IS
ENTERED.
3. CHARGE SLEEP STATE (NO WAVEFORM): VCAP IS FULLY CHARGED AND FBVCAP IS ABOVE THE
FBVCAP FALLING THRESHOLD WHILE THE VSYS VOLTAGE IS REGULATED WITH LTC3110’s
BURST MODE BACKUP OPERATION. IN THE CHARGE SLEEP STATE, THE SOLAR MODULE
IS ISOLATED FROM VSYS.
STARTUP WITH DISCHARGED SUPERCAPS:
THE VSYS VOLTAGE IS MONITORED WITH THE LTC2935-2 SUPERVISOR ENABLING THE LTC3110
ONLY AT A VOLTAGE ABOVE 2.7V.
IF POWERED FROM HIGH IMPEDANCE SOURCES (E. G. SOLAR CELLS). VSYS MUST BE
INITIALLY HIGH ENOUGH TO SKIP THE SOFT START FUNCTION OF THE LTC3110, SEE SOFT
START (BACKUP MODE) IN THE OPERATION SECTION.
NOTES: THE REQUIRED PANEL SIZE AND THE NUMBER OF SOLAR CELLS IN SERIES OR IN
PARALLEL STRONGLY DEPENDS ON THE LOCAL SUNLIGHT CONDITIONS. VSOLAR MUST BE
ONE VBE HIGHER THAN VSYS (3.58V + 0.7V = 4.3V) IN THE LOWEST LIGHT CONDITION TO
DELIVER SOLAR CURRENT.
TO PREVENT OVERVOLTAGING OF VSYS, THE IVSYS AVERAGE CURRENT LIMIT MUST BE AT LEAST
FOUR TIMES LARGER THAN THE MAXIMUM SOLAR CURRENT (IVSYS_PROG > 4 × ISOLAR_MAX).
ALTERNATIVELY, OUTPUT CHRG CAN BE ADDITIONALLY CONNECTED TO THE BASE OF Q1 TO
ISOLATE THE SOLAR PANEL DURING CHARGING.
THE ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM OF VSOLAR IS DEFINED FROM THE VCEO VALUE OF Q1 (E.G. 20V)
WHICH ALLOWS THE CONNECTION OF MODULES WITH OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGES OF VOC > 5.25V.
OPTIONALLY A PRIMARY BATTERY CAN BE ADDED AS RESERVE TO COVER POOR LIGHT
CONDITIONS.
EXAMPLE SOLAR MODULE MANUFACTURERS:
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

FE Package
24-Lead Plastic TSSOP (4.4mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1771 Rev B)
Exposed Pad Variation AA

7.70 – 7.90*
3.25 (.303 – .311)
(.128) 3.25
(.128)
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13

6.60 ±0.10
2.74
4.50 ±0.10 (.108)
6.40
SEE NOTE 4 2.74 (.252)
(.108) BSC
0.45 ±0.05

1.05 ±0.10

0.65 BSC
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1.20
4.30 – 4.50* (.047)
(.169 – .177) 0.25 MAX
REF
0° – 8°

0.65
0.09 – 0.20 0.50 – 0.75 (.0256) 0.05 – 0.15
(.0035 – .0079) (.020 – .030) BSC (.002 – .006)
0.195 – 0.30
FE24 (AA) TSSOP REV B 0910
(.0077 – .0118)
TYP
NOTE:
1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETERS 4. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM PCB METAL SIZE
MILLIMETERS FOR EXPOSED PAD ATTACHMENT
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN
(INCHES) *DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH
3. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.150mm (.006") PER SIDE

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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
UF Package
24-Lead Plastic QFN (4mm × 4mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1697 Rev B)

0.70 ±0.05

4.50 ±0.05 2.45 ±0.05

3.10 ±0.05 (4 SIDES)

PACKAGE OUTLINE

0.25 ±0.05
0.50 BSC
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
PIN 1 NOTCH
R = 0.20 TYP OR
4.00 ±0.10 0.75 ±0.05 R = 0.115 0.35 × 45° CHAMFER
(4 SIDES) TYP
23 24

PIN 1 0.40 ±0.10

TOP MARK
(NOTE 6) 1
2

2.45 ±0.10
(4-SIDES)

(UF24) QFN 0105 REV B

0.200 REF 0.25 ±0.05

0.00 – 0.05 0.50 BSC
NOTE:
1. DRAWING PROPOSED TO BE MADE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE MO-220 VARIATION (WGGD-X)—TO BE APPROVED
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE, IF PRESENT
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION
ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE

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REVISION HISTORY
REV DATE DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER
A 03/16 Add H-grade option. 2, 4
Clarified conditions and Note 9 for Input Current Limit. 4
Changed axis labels VMID Buffer Current, Backup Time, Charge Balancer curves. 8, 9
Enhanced 1.8V/300mA output circuit. 27
B 11/16 Changed reference page number in Preventing VCAP Overcharge Failure section 15
C 8/18 Changed capacitor value 19

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TYPICAL APPLICATION
Autonomous Backup and Recharge Application (3.6V Nominal, 3.2V Backup Voltage)

FB
12V MAIN STEP-DOWN DC/DC
BUS 2A + ISYS = MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
CSVSYS
220nF
L1 RSVSYS 3.6V ±4%, 2A NOMINAL FROM MAIN DC/DC
2.2µH 51.1Ω 3.21V, 1.5A BACKUP

C1 CCAP CSYS
R1
10F 1µF VCAP SW1 SW2 SVSYS VSYS 47µF
1910k
3.6V/3.21V
C2 FBVCAP RSEN
10F R2 2.5V
PROG SYSTEM
R3 681k RPROG 1.8V
DC/DC
1910k 6.04k R5 REGULATORS 1.2V
CMPIN 1020k
R4 CCMPIN
715k 0.1µF
R6
LTC3110 200k
VMID FB
R7
280k 1000k 1000k 1000k

MODE DIR
CHRG CHRG
CAPOK CAPOK
RUN CMPOUT CAPLOW
3110 TA07
NOTE: THE DRIVING CAPABILITY OF THE MAIN DC/DC SHOULD EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
REVERSE CURRENT LIMIT OF THE LTC3110 PLUS ISYS,THE LOAD CURRENT DEMANDED SGND PGND
FROM THE SYSTEM DC/DC REGULATORS CONNECTED AT VSYS.

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