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Figure 5. BST Pin Considerations
VBST – VSW = VX
VBST(MAX) = VX
VX > VIN + 3V
(5d)
(5c)
(5b)
VBST – VSW = VIN
VBST(MAX) = 2 VIN
VIN
D2
D1
(5a)
LT3500
LDRV
BST
SW
VBST – VSW = VOUT1
VBST(MAX) = VIN + VOUT1
VBST – VSW = VOUT2
VBST(MAX) = VIN + VOUT2
VOUT2 ≥ 2.5V
VOUT1
VOUT2
C3
VIN
D2
LT3500
LDRV
BST
SW
VOUT1
VIN
LT3500
LDRV
BST
SW
VOUT1
C3
VIN
D2
LT3500
LDRV
BST
SW
D2
VOUT1
C3
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The only reason to consider a larger diode is the worst-
case condition of a high input voltage and shorted output.
With a shorted condition, diode current will increase to a
typical value of 3A, determined by the peak switch current
limit of the LT3500. This is safe for short periods of time,
but it would be prudent to check with the diode manu-
facturer if continuous operation under these conditions
can be tolerated.
BST Pin Considerations
The capacitor and diode tied to the BST pin generate
a voltage that is higher than the input voltage. In most
cases a 0.47μF capacitor and fast switching diode (such
as the CMDSH-3 or FMMD914) will work well. Almost
any type of lm or ceramic capacitor is suitable, but the
ESR should be <1Ω to ensure it can be fully recharged
during the off time of the switch. The capacitor value can
be approximated by:
C
BST =
I
OUT1(MAX) DC
50 V
OUT1 VBST(MIN)
()f
where IOUT1(MAX) is the maximum load current, and
VBST(MIN) is the minimum boost voltage to fully saturate
the switch.
Figure 5 shows four ways to arrange the boost circuit.
The BST pin must be more than 2.2V above the SW pin
for full efciency.
Generally, for outputs of 3.3V and higher the standard
circuit (Figure 5a) is the best. For outputs between 2.8V
and 3.3V, replace the D2 with a small Schottky diode such
as the PMEG4005.
For lower output voltages the boost diode can be tied to
the input (Figure 5b). The circuit in Figure 5a is more ef-
cient because the BST pin current comes from a lower
voltage source.
Figure 5c shows the boost voltage source from the linear
output that is set to greater than 2.5V (any available DC
sources that are greater than 2.5V is sufcient). The highest
efciency is attained by choosing the lowest boost volt-
age above 2.5V. You must also be sure that the maximum
voltage at the BST pin is less than the maximum specied
in the Absolute Maximum Ratings section.
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