

With an internet connection, the user can make a real-time update of the program and its component library. Currently, this design tool works on Microsoft Windows-based PC with Excel 2000, 2003, 2007, 20. The tool also provides PCB layout examples. The design can be exported to the LTspice simulation circuit for users to further verify their designs.

The tool shows real-time results of feedback loop bode plot, as well as the power stage performance. Unlike conventional simulation tools, this LTpowerCAD tool guides users throughout the whole supply design process: it searches suitable LTC parts according to user’s supply specifications then it guides the user to select and optimize circuit component values with suggestions and warnings. The LTpowerCAD II design tool is a complete power supply design tool program that can significantly ease the tasks of power supply design with Linear Technology µModule regulators and many other products, mostly monolithic buck step-down regulators.
