LTC3638HMSE#TRPBF is a high-efficiency step-down DC/DC regulator from Analog Devices with an internal high-side power switch, designed to draw only 12µA of typical DC supply current while maintaining a regulated output voltage at no load[reference:0]. The device is part of the LTC3638 family, which is recommended for new designs and is particularly suited for always-on and battery-powered systems where low quiescent current is critical[reference:1].
The regulator operates over a wide 4V to 140V input voltage range, accommodating a broad spectrum of high-voltage power sources including industrial buses, telecom rails, and automotive systems[reference:2]. It can supply up to 250mA of load current, with a programmable peak current limit that allows optimization of efficiency, output ripple, and component size. The maximum output current can be adjusted from 20mA to 250mA via a single external resistor on the ISET pin[reference:3].
The LTC3638 uses Burst Mode® operation, an integrated power switch, low quiescent current, and programmable peak current limiting to achieve high efficiency across a broad range of load currents[reference:4]. The device requires no external compensation and supports 100% duty cycle low dropout operation. A precise RUN pin threshold and internal/external soft-start guarantee well-controlled power system start-up, while a feedback comparator output enables multiple LTC3638 devices to be paralleled for higher current applications[reference:5].
The LTC3638HMSE#TRPBF is the H-grade version in a thermally enhanced 16-lead MSOP package with four pins removed (12 active leads plus an exposed pad). It is specified for operation over a –40°C to +150°C junction temperature range, making it suitable for automotive and other high-temperature environments[reference:6]. The device is RoHS compliant, REACH unaffected, and in active production.
4V to 140V Wide Input Range Internal low-resistance power MOSFET with no compensation required and 100% duty cycle low dropout operation.
12µA Quiescent Current Burst Mode® operation maintains high efficiency at light loads, with programmable peak current limit from 20mA to 250mA for design flexibility.
H-Grade (–40°C to +150°C) Thermally enhanced high-voltage MSOP package with exposed pad, specified for automotive and harsh-environment operation.