LINEAR TECHNOLOGY LTC1871 1871fc Wide Input Range, No RSENSE Current Mode Boost, Flyback and SEPIC Controller
Summary
The LTC1871 is a high-efficiency current mode controller designed for boosting, SEPIC, and flyback applications in portable electronics. It features an ultra-wide input range of 2.5V to 36V and eliminates the need for sense resistors by utilizing advanced power MOSFET control. This manual provides comprehensive technical details on achieving optimized power management for low to medium power projects, including adjustable frequency control and burst mode operation suitable for battery-powered systems.
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LTC1871 TM
Wide Input Range, No RSENSE
Current Mode Boost, Flyback and SEPIC Controller
FEATURES DESCRIPTIO High Efficiency (No Sense Resistor Required) The LTC®1871 is a wide input range, current mode, boost, Wide Input Voltage Range: 2.5V to 36V flyback or SEPIC controller that drives an N-channel Current Mode Control Provides Excellent power MOSFET and requires very few external compo-
Transient Response nents. Intended for low to medium power applications, it High Maximum Duty Cycle (92% Typ) eliminates the need for a current sense resistor by utiliz- ±2% RUN Pin Threshold with 100m V Hysteresis ing the power MOSFET’s on-resistance, thereby maximiz- ±1% Internal Voltage Reference ing efficiency.
Micropower Shutdown: IQ = 10µA
The IC’s operating frequency can be set with an external
Programmable Operating Frequency
resistor over a 50k Hz to 1MHz range, and can be synchro-
(50k Hz to 1MHz) with One External Resistor
nized to an external clock using the MODE/SYNC pin.
Synchronizable to an External Clock Up to 1.3 × f OSC
Burst Mode operation at light loads, a low minimum
User-Controlled Pulse Skip or Burst Mode® Operation
operating supply voltage of 2.5V and a low shutdown
Internal 5.2V Low Dropout Voltage Regulator
quiescent current of 10µA make the LTC1871 ideally
Output Overvoltage Protection
suited for battery-operated systems.
Capable of Operating with a Sense Resistor for High
Output Voltage Applications For applications requiring constant frequency operation, Small 10-Lead MSOP Package Burst Mode operation can be defeated using the MODE/ SYNC pin. Higher output voltage boost, SEPIC and fly- back applications are possible with the LTC1871 by
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APPLICATIO S
connecting the SENSE pin to a resistor in the source of the power MOSFET.
Telecom Power Supplies Portable Electronic Equipment The LTC1871 is available in the 10-lead MSOP package.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. Burst Mode is a registered trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. No RSENSE is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
VIN 3.3V
L1 Efficiency of Figure 1
RUN SENSE VOUT
Burst Mode
ITH VIN OPERATION
RC COUT1
LTC1871 (10A PEAK)
22k 150µF FB INTVCC 6.3V PULSE-SKIP
CC1 R1 ×4 COUT2
6.8n F 12.1k FREQ GATE M1 22µF
1% CVCC 6.3V
CC2 R2 RT MODE/SYNC GND 22µF
GND 1871 F01a
CIN: TAIYO YUDEN JMK325BJ226MM D1: MBRB2515L COUT1: PANASONIC EEFUEOJ151R L1: SUMIDA CEP125-H 1R0MH 0.001 0.01 0.1 COUT2: TAIYO YUDEN JMK325BJ226MM M1: FAIRCHILD FDS7760A
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
Figure 1. High Efficiency 3.3V Input, 5V Output Boost Converter (Bootstrapped)
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Manual Details
| Brand | Current |
|---|---|
| Pages | 36 |
| File Size | 414.00 KB |
| Published | May 30, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the LTC1871 achieve high efficiency without a sense resistor?
It utilizes the power MOSFET’s on-resistance, thereby eliminating the need for an external current sense resistor.
What input voltage range can this controller handle?
The LTC1871 provides a wide input voltage range spanning from 2.5V up to 36V, suitable for flyback or SEPIC topologies.
Can the switching frequency be customized?
Yes, the operating frequency can be controlled using an external resistor, allowing it to operate between 50kHz and 1MHz.
Is this controller safe for battery-operated devices?
It is designed with output overvoltage protection, a low dropout voltage regulator, and micropower shutdown to suit battery applications.