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LT3090 output voltage controlled by DAC

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The user seeks to adjust the output voltage of the LT3090 LDO from -27V to -28V using a DAC. The final answer suggests using a DAC to drive the SET pin, with a capacitor to ground to minimize noise, and ensuring the SET pin is not over-driven relative to the LDO output. The user also considered an active filter to reduce DAC noise, which was powered by ±2.5V rails and the DAC output powered up at 0V.
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Dear Sir/Madam,

I used the TPS7A3301 in an application where i adjusted the feedback voltage using a DAC. Vin=-30 and Vout=-27 to -28. It worked nicely however i ran into a problem with this part at these voltages that made the solution non viable.

I would like to use the LT3090 in the same application where the output voltage can be changed by using a DAC or something similar. Vin = -30 and Vout=-27 to -28V.

Page 15 of the DS mentions the following:

For applications requiring higher accuracy
or an adjustable output voltage, the SET pin may
be actively driven by an external voltage source
capable of sourcing 50μA – the application limitations
are the creativity and ingenuity of the circuit designer.

Any thoughts how to achieve this without impacting on the noise performance of the LDO?

Regards Joe

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