LT3086 regulator -current boost

[IconicPCB]

Are there any attempts to boost the current capability of LT3086?

If so are there any gotchas?

[RES]

https://www.analog.com/en/design-center/reference-designs/circuit-collections/lt3086-paralleling-two-regulators-for-5v-4-2a.html#cc-overview

https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/3086fb.pdf

[IconicPCB]

Thanks RES,


I am aware of parallel operation of the regulator.

I am thinking of an additional external current boost transistorso as to retain the nice features of the regulator but increase current from 2.something amps up to 50 amps.

[battmyrne216]

50 amps is crazy what are you trying to do? build a welder?

[IconicPCB]

Radio coms room... switch mode power supply is likely to affect the noise floor of the room.

It needs to be linear power supply.