SC1176/SC1176A
POWER MANAGEMENT
Typical Characteristics - 2 Channels with Current Sharing (Cont.)
Figure 5: Efficiency data - current sharing mode.
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VIN(MASTER) = 12V
VIN(SLAVE) = 5V
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VOUT = 2.75V
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Current (A)
The Current Sharing Evaluation Board is not intended for a specific application. The power components are not
optimized for minimum cost and size. This evaluation board should be used to understand the operation of the
SC1176. To design with SC1176 for specific current sharing applications. Please refer to: Application note AN00-3.
2006 Semtech Corp.
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