LT3465 model problems in LT SWcadiii

I am having trouble shutting off the device using the CTRL pin.

I used the LT3465 model in the SWcadiii program and accompanying circuitry
based on the app note for the part, i.e. 22uH inductor, etc. On the output,
I use one LED with 4.3 ohms resistance to ground. When ground is applied to
the CTRL pin, should I expect the part to shut off? The data sheet implies
this, but I do not see what I think I should. I would expect very low input
current to the part (probably u-amps) and negligible voltage/current to the
output LED. Instead, the output appears on. I use a 5V input. In CAD, I
have ramping the CTRL pin from 0 to supply voltage and at no point does the
part appear to shut off.

I am seeing similar behavior on the bench. Am I missing something or doing
something wrong? Is supply voltage an issue?

 

Hello John,

The LT3465(A) works as promised in the datasheet.
I don't know your circuit but a correct one like my example
performs very well. The output current can be controlled from
0mA to about .2V/Rsense with a control voltage from 0 to 1V.
Above 1V the current stays at .2V/Rsense.

Copy the text attached at the end of this message into a file
named with a postfix ".asc", e.g. test.asc

This schematic file can be then opened with LTspice.
Then press RUN , walk to the coffee machine to get a
hopefully free coffee and when you come back the simulation is done.

Best regards,
Helmut
Moderator of the LTspice Yahoo group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LTspice




The LTspice schematic file test.asc .



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