DATASHEET

ISL6522B
Data Sheet
Buck and Synchronous Rectifier
Pulse-Width Modulator (PWM) Controller
The ISL6522B provides complete control and protection for a
DC-DC converter optimized for high-performance
microprocessor applications. It is designed to drive two
N-Channel MOSFETs in a synchronous rectified buck topology.
The ISL6522B integrates all of the control, output adjustment,
monitoring and protection functions into a single package.
The output voltage of the converter can be precisely
regulated to as low as 0.8V, with a maximum tolerance of
1% over temperature and line voltage variations.
The ISL6522B provides simple, single feedback loop, voltagemode control with fast transient response. It includes a 200kHz
free-running triangle-wave oscillator that is adjustable from
below 50kHz to over 1MHz. The error amplifier features a
15MHz gain-bandwidth product and 6V/µs slew rate which
enables high converter bandwidth for fast transient performance. The resulting PWM duty ratio ranges from 0-100%.
The ISL6522B protects against overcurrent conditions by
inhibiting PWM operation. The ISL6522B monitors the
current by using the rDS(ON) of the upper MOSFET which
eliminates the need for a current sensing resistor.
Pinouts
August 10, 2015
FN9150.2
Features
• Drives two N-Channel MOSFETs
• Operates from +5V or +12V input
• Simple single-loop control design
- Voltage-mode PWM control
• Fast transient response
- High-bandwidth error amplifier
- Full 0–100% duty ratio
• Excellent output voltage regulation
- 0.8V internal reference
- 1% over line voltage and temperature
• Overcurrent fault monitor
- Does not require extra current sensing element
- Uses MOSFETs rDS(ON)
• Converter can source and sink current
• Pre-Biased Load Start Up
• Small converter size
- Constant frequency operation
- 200kHz free-running oscillator programmable from
50kHz to over 1MHz
• 14-lead SOIC package and 16-lead 5x5mm QFN Package
ISL6522B (SOIC)
TOP VIEW
• QFN Package
- Compliant to JEDEC PUB95 MO-220 QFN-Quad Flat
No Leads-Product Outline
- Near Chip-Scale Package Footprint; Improves PCB
Efficiency and Thinner in Profile
• Pb-Free Available (RoHS Compliant)
RT
1
14 VCC
OCSET
2
13 PVCC
SS
3
12 LGATE
COMP
4
11 PGND
FB
5
10 BOOT
EN
6
9
UGATE
Applications
GND
7
8
PHASE
• Power supply for Pentium®, Pentium Pro, PowerPC® and
AlphaPC™ microprocessors
NC
OCSET
RT
VCC
ISL6522B (QFN)
TOP VIEW
16
15
14
13
SS 1
• FPGA Core DC/DC Converters
• Low-voltage distributed power supplies
12 PVCC
COMP 2
11 LGATE
EN 4
9
6
GND
NC
5
7
8
UGATE
10 PGND
PAHSE
FB 3
BOOT
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ISL6522B
Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
TEMP.
RANGE (°C)
PACKAGE
PKG.
DWG. #
ISL6522BIBZ*
(See Note)
-40 to 85
14 Ld SOIC
(Pb-free)
M14.15
ISL6522BIRZ*
(See Note)
-40 to 85
16 Ld 5x5 QFN
(Pb-free)
L16.5x5B
*Add “-T*” suffix for tape and reel.
NOTE: Intersil Pb-free products employ special Pb-free material
sets; molding compounds/die attach materials and 100% matte tin
plate termination finish, which are RoHS compliant and compatible
with both SnPb and Pb-free soldering operations. Intersil Pb-free
products are MSL classified at Pb-free peak reflow temperatures that
meet or exceed the Pb-free requirements of IPC/JEDEC J STD-020.
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ISL6522B
Typical Application
12V
+5V OR +12V
VCC
SS
OCSET
MONITOR AND
PROTECTION
EN
BOOT
ISL6522B
RT
OSC
UGATE
PHASE
REF
FB
+
-
-
+VO
+12V
PVCC
LGATE
+
PGND
GND
COMP
Block Diagram
VCC
POWER-ON
RESET (POR)
EN
10A
+
-
OCSET
OVER
CURRENT
SOFTSTART
SS
BOOT
4V
200A
UGATE
PHASE
REFERENCE
0.8VREF
PWM
COMPARATOR
+
-
ERROR
AMP
FB
+
-
INHIBIT
PWM
GATE
CONTROL
LOGIC
PVCC
LGATE
PGND
COMP
GND
OSCILLATOR
RT
3
ISL6522B
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Thermal Information
Supply Voltage, VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +15.0V
Boot Voltage, VBOOT - VPHASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +15.0V
Input, Output or I/O Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . GND -0.3V to VCC +0.3V
ESD Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class 2
Thermal Resistance (Typical, Note 1) . . . JA(°C/W) JC(°C/W)
SOIC Package (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
n/a
QFN Package (Notes 2, 3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5
Maximum Junction Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150°C
Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . -65°C to 150°C
Maximum Lead Temperature (Soldering 10s) . . . . . . . . . . . . 300°C
(SOIC - Lead Tips Only)
Recommended Operating Conditions
Supply Voltage, VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +12V 10%
Ambient Temperature Range, ISL6522BC. . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to 70°C
Ambient Temperature Range, ISL6522BI . . . . . . . . . .-40°C to 85°C
Junction Temperature Range, ISL6522BC . . . . . . . . . 0°C to 125°C
Junction Temperature Range, ISL6522BI . . . . . . . . .-40°C to 125°C
CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress only rating and operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied.
NOTES:
1. JA is measured with the component mounted on a highs effective thermal conductivity test board in free air. See Tech Brief TB379 for details.
2. JA is measured in free air with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board with “direct attach” features. See Tech
Brief TB379.
3. For JC, the "case temp" location is the center of the exposed metal pad on the package underside.
Electrical Specifications
Recommended Operating Conditions, Unless Otherwise Noted
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
EN = VCC; UGATE and LGATE Open
-
5
-
mA
EN = 0V
-
50
100
A
Rising VCC Threshold
VOCSET = 4.5VDC
-
-
10.4
V
Falling VCC Threshold
VOCSET = 4.5VDC
8.1
-
-
V
Enable-Input Threshold Voltage
ISL6522BC, VOCSET = 4.5VDC
0.8
-
2.0
V
ISL6522BI, VOCSET = 4.5VDC
0.8
-
2.1
V
-
1.27
-
V
ISL6522BC, RT = OPEN, VCC = 12
175
200
230
kHz
ISL6522BI, RT = OPEN, VCC = 12
160
200
230
6k < RT to GND < 200k
-20
-
+20
%
VCC SUPPLY CURRENT
Nominal Supply
ICC
Shutdown Supply
POWER-ON RESET
Rising VOCSET Threshold
OSCILLATOR
Free Running Frequency
Total Variation
Ramp Amplitude
VOSC
RT = OPEN
-
1.9
-
VP-P
VREF
Commercial
-1
-
+1
%
Industrial
-2
-
+1
%
-
0.800
-
V
-
88
-
dB
-
15
-
MHz
-
6
-
V/s
REFERENCE
Reference Voltage Tolerance
Reference Voltage
ERROR AMPLIFIER
DC Gain
Gain-Bandwidth Product
GBW
Slew Rate
SR
4
COMP = 10pF
ISL6522B
Electrical Specifications
Recommended Operating Conditions, Unless Otherwise Noted (Continued)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Soft START
Soft-Start Current
ISS
-
10
-
A
Peak Soft Start Voltage
VSS
-
4.5
-
V
350
500
-
mA
GATE DRIVERS
Upper Gate Source
IUGATE
VBOOT - VPHASE = 12V, VUGATE = 6V
Upper Gate Sink
RUGATE
ISL6522BC, IUGATE = 0.3A
-
5.0
8.75

ISL6522BI, IUGATE = 0.3A
-
5.0
9.25

300
450
-
mA
Lower Gate Source
ILGATE
VCC = 12V, VLGATE = 6V
Lower Gate Sink
RLGATE
ISL6522BC, ILGATE = 0.3A
-
3.2
5.55

ISL6522BI, ILGATE = 0.3A
-
3.2
5.85

170
200
230
A
PROTECTION
OCSET Current Source
IOCSET
VOCSET = 4.5VDC
Typical Performance Curves
80
1000
60
CGATE = 3300pF
IVCC (mA)
RESISTANCE (k)
70
RT PULLUP
TO +12V
100
RT PULLDOWN
TO VSS
50
40
CGATE = 1000pF
30
20
10
CGATE = 10pF
10
10
100
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
FIGURE 1. RT RESISTANCE vs FREQUENCY
5
1000
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
FIGURE 2. BIAS SUPPLY CURRENT vs FREQUENCY
ISL6522B
Functional Pin Descriptions
SS
ISL6522B (SOIC)
TOP VIEW
Connect a capacitor from this pin to ground. This capacitor,
along with an internal 10A current source, sets the soft-start
interval of the converter.
RT
1
14 VCC
OCSET
2
13 PVCC
COMP and FB
COMP and FB are the available external pins of the error
amplifier. The FB pin is the inverting input of the error
amplifier and the COMP pin is the error amplifier output.
These pins are used to compensate the voltage-control
feedback loop of the converter.
SS
3
12 LGATE
COMP
4
11 PGND
FB
5
10 BOOT
EN
6
9
UGATE
GND
7
8
PHASE
EN
This pin is the open-collector enable pin. Pull this pin below
1V to disable the converter. In shutdown, the soft-start pin is
discharged and the UGATE and LGATE pins are held low.
NC
OCSET
RT
VCC
ISL6522B (QFN)
TOP VIEW
16
15
14
13
SS 1
GND
12 PVCC
COMP 2
11 LGATE
FB 3
10 PGND
EN 4
9
8
UGATE
7
PAHSE
6
GND
NC
5
BOOT
RT
This pin provides oscillator switching frequency adjustment.
By placing a resistor (RT) from this pin to GND, the nominal
200kHz switching frequency is increased according to the
following equation:
6
5  10
Fs  200kHz + -----------------RT
(RT to GND)
Conversely, connecting a pull-up resistor (RT) from this pin
to VCC reduces the switching frequency according to the
following equation:
PHASE
Connect the PHASE pin to the upper MOSFET source. This
pin is used to monitor the voltage drop across the MOSFET
for overcurrent protection. This pin also provides the return
path for the upper gate drive.
UGATE
Connect UGATE to the upper MOSFET gate. This pin
provides the gate drive for the upper MOSFET. This pin is also
monitored by the adaptive shoot through protection circuitry to
determine when the upper MOSFET has turned off.
BOOT
This pin provides bias voltage to the upper MOSFET driver.
A bootstrap circuit may be used to create a BOOT voltage
suitable to drive a standard N-Channel MOSFET.
PGND
This is the power ground connection. Tie the lower MOSFET
source to this pin.
LGATE
7
4  10
Fs  200kHz – -----------------RT
Signal ground for the IC. All voltage levels are measured
with respect to this pin.
(RT to 12V)
OCSET
Connect a resistor (ROCSET) from this pin to the drain of the
upper MOSFET. ROCSET, an internal 200A current source
(IOCS), and the upper MOSFET on-resistance (rDS(ON)) set
the converter overcurrent (OC) trip point according to the
following equation:
I OCS  R OCSET
I PEAK = -------------------------------------------r DS  ON 
Connect LGATE to the lower MOSFET gate. This pin provides
the gate drive for the lower MOSFET. This pin is also
monitored by the adaptive shoot through protection circuitry to
determine when the lower MOSFET has turned off.
PVCC
Provide a bias supply for the lower gate drive to this pin.
VCC
Provide a 12V bias supply for the chip to this pin.
An overcurrent trip cycles the soft-start function.
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ISL6522B
Functional Description
VOLTAGE
Initialization
The ISL6522B automatically initializes upon receipt of
power. Special sequencing of the input supplies is not
necessary. The Power-On Reset (POR) function continually
monitors the input supply voltages and the enable (EN) pin.
The POR monitors the bias voltage at the VCC pin and the
input voltage (VIN) on the OCSET pin. The level on OCSET
is equal to VIN Less a fixed voltage drop (see overcurrent
protection). With the EN pin held to VCC, the POR function
initiates soft-start operation after both input supply voltages
exceed their POR thresholds. For operation with a single
+12V power source, VIN and VCC are equivalent and the
+12V power source must exceed the rising VCC threshold
before POR initiates operation.
VSOFT START
VOUT
VCOMP
VOSC(MIN)
CLAMP ON VCOMP
RELEASED AT STEADY STATE
t0
t1
C SS
t 1 = -----------  V OSC  MIN 
I SS
The POR function inhibits operation with the chip disabled
(EN pin low). With both input supplies above their POR
thresholds, transitioning the EN pin high initiates a soft-start
interval.
C SS V OUT SteadyState
t SoftStart = t 2 – t 1 = -----------  ------------------------------------------------  V OSC
I SS
V IN
Where:
Soft-Start
During Soft Start, the ISL6522B functions as a standard buck
converter by disabling the lower MOSFET. This is done by
holding the LGATE pin LOW. If there is not a diode in parallel
with the lower MOSFET, the body diode of the lower
MOSFET will conduct when the upper MOSFET is off. Once
the SS pin has reached it’s peak value, the lower MOSFET
is enabled and the ISL6522B functions as a synchronous
buck converter.
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SOFT-START
During Soft-Start, the ISL6522B controls the regulator in a
standard buck fashion. The lower MOSFET is not enabled
during soft-start. The body diode of the MOSFET or the
external diode, if used, will conduct when the upper
MOSFET is OFF. Once the output has reached regulation,
the lower MOSFET is enabled and the regulator is controlled
as a synchronous buck regulator. This allows the ISL6522B
regulator to start into a pre-biased output.
CSS = Soft Start Capacitor
ISS = Soft Start Current = 10A
VOSC(MIN) = Bottom of Oscillator = 1.35V
VIN = Input Voltage
VOSC = Peak to Peak Oscillator Voltage = 1.9V
VOUTSteadyState = Steady State Output Voltage
FIGURE 3. SOFT-START INTERVAL
OUTPUT INDUCTOR
The POR function initiates the soft-start sequence. An
internal 10A current source charges an external capacitor
(CSS) on the SS pin to 4V. Soft-start clamps the error
amplifier output (COMP pin) to the SS pin voltage. Figure 3
shows the soft-start interval. At t1 in Figure 3, the SS and
COMP voltages reach the valley of the oscillator’s triangle
wave. The oscillator’s triangular waveform is compared to
the ramping error amplifier voltage. This generates PHASE
pulses of increasing width that charge the output
capacitor(s). This interval of increasing pulse width
continues to t2, at which point the output is in regulation and
the clamp on the COMP pin is released. This method
provides a rapid and controlled output voltage rise.
TIME
t2
4V
2V
0V
15A
10A
5A
0A
TIME (20ms/DIV)
FIGURE 4. OVERCURRENT OPERATION
ISL6522B
The overcurrent function protects the converter from a
shorted output by using the upper MOSFETs on-resistance,
rDS(ON) to monitor the current. This method enhances the
converter’s efficiency and reduces cost by eliminating a
current sensing resistor.
The overcurrent function cycles the soft-start function in a
hiccup mode to provide fault protection. A resistor (ROCSET)
programs the overcurrent trip level. An internal 200A
(typical) current sink develops a voltage across ROCSET that
is in reference to VIN. When the voltage across the upper
MOSFET (also referenced to VIN) exceeds the voltage
across ROCSET, the overcurrent function initiates a soft-start
sequence. The soft-start function discharges CSS with a
10A current sink and inhibits PWM operation. The soft-start
function recharges CSS, and PWM operation resumes with
the error amplifier clamped to the SS voltage. Should an
overload occur while recharging CSS, the soft-start function
inhibits PWM operation while fully charging CSS to 4V to
complete its cycle. Figure 4 shows this operation with an
overload condition. Note that the inductor current increases
to over 15A during the CSS charging interval and causes an
overcurrent trip. The converter dissipates very little power
with this method. The measured input power for the
conditions of Figure 4 is 2.5W.
The overcurrent function will trip at a peak inductor current
(IPEAK) determined by:
I OCSET  R OCSET
I PEAK = --------------------------------------------------r DS  ON 
where IOCSET is the internal OCSET current source (200A
is typical). The OC trip point varies mainly due to the
MOSFETs rDS(ON) variations. To avoid overcurrent tripping
in the normal operating load range, find the ROCSET resistor
from the equation above with:
The maximum rDS(ON) at the highest junction temperature.
1. The minimum IOCSET from the specification table.
2. Determine I PEAK for I PEAK  I OUT  MAX  +  I   2 ,
where I is the output inductor ripple current.
For an equation for the ripple current see the section under
component guidelines titled Output Inductor Selection.
A small ceramic capacitor should be placed in parallel with
ROCSET to smooth the voltage across ROCSET in the
presence of switching noise on the input voltage.
Current Sinking
When the converter is sinking current, it is behaving as a
boost converter that is regulating its input voltage. This
means that the converter is boosting current into the VIN rail,
the voltage that is being down-converted. If there is nowhere
for this current to go, such as to other distributed loads on
the VIN rail, through a voltage limiting protection device, or
other methods, the capacitance on the VIN bus will absorb
the current. This situation will cause the voltage level of the
VIN rail to increase. If the voltage level of the rail is boosted
to a level that exceeds the maximum voltage rating of the
MOSFETs or the input capacitors, damage may occur to
these parts. If the bias voltage for the ISL6522B comes from
the VIN rail, then the maximum voltage rating of the
ISL6522B may be exceeded and the IC will experience a
catastrophic failure and the converter will no longer be
operational. Ensuring that there is a path for the current to
follow other than the capacitance on the rail will prevent
these failure modes.
Application Guidelines
Layout Considerations
As in any high frequency switching converter, layout is very
important. Switching current from one power device to
another can generate voltage transients across the
impedances of the interconnecting bond wires and circuit
traces. These interconnecting impedances should be
minimized by using wide, short printed circuit traces. The
critical components should be located as close together as
possible using ground plane construction or single point
grounding.
Figure 5 shows the critical power components of the
converter. To minimize the voltage overshoot the
interconnecting wires indicated by heavy lines should be part
of ground or power plane in a printed circuit board. The
components shown in Figure 6 should be located as close
together as possible. Please note that the capacitors CIN
and CO each represent numerous physical capacitors.
Locate the ISL6522B within three inches of the MOSFETs,
Q1 and Q2. The circuit traces for the MOSFETs’ gate and
source connections from the ISL6522B must be sized to
handle up to 1A peak current.
ISL6522B
UGATE
8
Q1
LO
VOUT
PHASE
LGATE
The ISL6522B incorporates a MOSFET shoot-through
protection method which allows a converter to sink current
as well as source current. Care should be exercised when
designing a converter with the ISL6522B when it is known
that the converter may sink current.
VIN
Q2
D2
CIN
CO
PGND
RETURN
FIGURE 5. PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD POWER AND
GROUND PLANES OR ISLANDS
LOAD
Overcurrent Protection
ISL6522B
Figure 6 shows the circuit traces that require additional
layout consideration. Use single point and ground plane
construction for the circuits shown. Minimize any leakage
current paths on the SS PIN and locate the capacitor, CSS
close to the SS pin because the internal current source is
only 10A. Provide local VCC decoupling between VCC and
GND pins. Locate the capacitor, CBOOT as close as practical
to the BOOT and PHASE pins.
VIN
OSC
DRIVER
PWM
COMPARATOR
LO
-
DRIVER
+
VOSC
VOUT
PHASE
CO
ESR
(PARASITIC)
ZFB
VE/A
D1
CBOOT
Q1
LO
ZIN
VOUT
REFERENCE
ERROR
AMP
PHASE
SS
+12V
Q2
CO
LOAD
ISL6522B
-
+
+VIN
BOOT
DETAILED COMPENSATION COMPONENTS
VCC
CVCC
CSS
ZFB
C2
C1
GND
C3
R2
R3
R1
COMP
FIGURE 6. PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD SMALL SIGNAL
LAYOUT GUIDELINES
VOUT
ZIN
FB
+
ISL6522B
Feedback Compensation
Figure 7 highlights the voltage-mode control loop for a
synchronous rectified buck converter. The output voltage
(VOUT) is regulated to the reference voltage level. The error
amplifier (error amp) output (VE/A) is compared with the
oscillator (OSC) triangular wave to provide a pulse-width
modulated (PWM) wave with an amplitude of VIN at the
PHASE node. The PWM wave is smoothed by the output filter
(LO and CO).
The modulator transfer function is the small-signal transfer
function of VOUT/VE/A. This function is dominated by a DC
gain and the output filter (LO and CO), with a double pole
break frequency at FLC and a zero at FESR. The DC gain of
the modulator is simply the input voltage (VIN) divided by the
peak-to-peak oscillator voltage VOSC.
REF
FIGURE 7. VOLTAGE - MODE BUCK CONVERTER
COMPENSATION DESIGN
Modulator Break Frequency Equations
1
F LC = --------------------------------------2  L O  C O
1
F ESR = --------------------------------------------2   ESR  C O 
The compensation network consists of the error amplifier
(internal to the ISL6522B) and the impedance networks ZIN
and ZFB. The goal of the compensation network is to provide
a closed loop transfer function with the highest 0dB crossing
frequency (f0dB) and adequate phase margin. Phase margin
is the difference between the closed loop phase at f0dB and
180 degrees The equations below relate the compensation
network’s poles, zeros and gain to the components (R1, R2,
R3, C1, C2, and C3) in Figure 8. Use these guidelines for
locating the poles and zeros of the compensation network:
Compensation Break Frequency Equations
1
F Z1 = ---------------------------------2  R 2  C1
1
F P1 = ------------------------------------------------------C1  C2
2  R2   ----------------------
 C1 + C2
1
F Z2 = -----------------------------------------------------2   R1 + R3   C3
1
F P2 = ---------------------------------2  R3  C3
1. Pick Gain (R2/R1) for desired converter bandwidth
2. Place 1ST Zero Below Filter’s Double Pole
(~75% FLC)
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ISL6522B
3. Place 2ND Zero at Filter’s Double Pole
4. Place 1ST Pole at the ESR Zero
5. Place 2ND Pole at Half the Switching Frequency
6. Check Gain against Error Amplifier’s Open-Loop Gain
7. Estimate Phase Margin - Repeat if Necessary
Figure 8 shows an asymptotic plot of the DC-DC converter’s
gain vs. frequency. The actual modulator gain has a high
gain peak due to the high Q factor of the output filter and is
not shown in Figure 8. Using the above guidelines should
give a compensation gain similar to the curve plotted. The
open loop error amplifier gain bounds the compensation
gain. Check the compensation gain at FP2 with the
capabilities of the error amplifier. The closed loop gain is
constructed on the log-log graph of Figure 8 by adding the
modulator gain (in dB) to the compensation gain (in dB). This
is equivalent to multiplying the modulator transfer function to
the compensation transfer function and plotting the gain.
100
FZ1 FZ2
FP1
FP2
80
OPEN LOOP
ERROR AMP GAIN
GAIN (dB)
60
40
20
20LOG
(R2/R1)
20LOG
(VIN/VOSC)
0
-40
-60
COMPENSATION
GAIN
MODULATOR
GAIN
-20
CLOSED LOOP
GAIN
FLC
10
100
1K
FESR
10K
100K
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FIGURE 8. ASYMPTOTIC BODE PLOT OF CONVERTER GAIN
The compensation gain uses external impedance networks
ZFB and ZIN to provide a stable, high bandwidth (BW) overall
loop. A stable control loop has a gain crossing with
-20dB/decade slope and a phase margin greater than 45
degrees. Include worst case component variations when
determining phase margin.
Component Selection Guidelines
Output Capacitor Selection
An output capacitor is required to filter the output and supply
the load transient current. The filtering requirements are a
function of the switching frequency and the ripple current.
The load transient requirements are a function of the slew
rate (di/dt) and the magnitude of the transient load current.
These requirements are generally met with a mix of
capacitors and careful layout.
Modern microprocessors produce transient load rates above
1A/ns. High frequency capacitors initially supply the transient
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and slow the current load rate seen by the bulk capacitors.
The bulk filter capacitor values are generally determined by
the ESR (effective series resistance) and voltage rating
requirements rather than actual capacitance requirements.
High frequency decoupling capacitors should be placed as
close to the power pins of the load as physically possible. Be
careful not to add inductance in the circuit board wiring that
could cancel the usefulness of these low inductance
components. Consult with the manufacturer of the load on
specific decoupling requirements. For example, Intel
recommends that the high frequency decoupling for the
Pentium-Pro be composed of at least forty (40) 1.0F
ceramic capacitors in the 1206 surface-mount package.
Use only specialized low-ESR capacitors intended for
switching-regulator applications for the bulk capacitors. The
bulk capacitor’s ESR will determine the output ripple voltage
and the initial voltage drop after a high slew-rate transient.
An aluminum electrolytic capacitor’s ESR value is related to
the case size with lower ESR available in larger case sizes.
However, the equivalent series inductance (ESL) of these
capacitors increases with case size and can reduce the
usefulness of the capacitor to high slew-rate transient
loading. Unfortunately, ESL is not a specified parameter. Work
with your capacitor supplier and measure the capacitor’s
impedance with frequency to select a suitable component. In
most cases, multiple electrolytic capacitors of small case size
perform better than a single large case capacitor.
Output Inductor Selection
The output inductor is selected to meet the output voltage
ripple requirements and minimize the converter’s response
time to the load transient. The inductor value determines the
converter’s ripple current and the ripple voltage is a function
of the ripple current. The ripple voltage and current are
approximated by the following equations:
V IN - V OUT V OUT
I = --------------------------------  ---------------Fs x L
V IN
VOUT= I x ESR
Increasing the value of inductance reduces the ripple current
and voltage. However, the large inductance values reduce
the converter’s response time to a load transient.
One of the parameters limiting the converter’s response to a
load transient is the time required to change the inductor
current. Given a sufficiently fast control loop design, the
ISL6522B will provide either 0% or 100% duty cycle in
response to a load transient. The response time is the time
required to slew the inductor current from an initial current
value to the transient current level. During this interval the
difference between the inductor current and the transient
current level must be supplied by the output capacitor.
Minimizing the response time can minimize the output
capacitance required.
ISL6522B
The response time to a transient is different for the
application of load and the removal of load. The following
equations give the approximate response time interval for
application and removal of a transient load:
L O  I TRAN
t RISE = -------------------------------V IN – V OUT
L O  I TRAN
t FALL = ------------------------------V OUT
where: ITRAN is the transient load current step, tRISE is the
response time to the application of load, and tFALL is the
response time to the removal of load. With a +5V input
source, the worst case response time can be either at the
application or removal of load and dependent upon the
output voltage setting. Be sure to check both of these
equations at the minimum and maximum output levels for
the worst case response time.
Input Capacitor Selection
Use a mix of input bypass capacitors to control the voltage
overshoot across the MOSFETs. Use small ceramic
capacitors for high frequency decoupling and bulk capacitors
to supply the current needed each time Q1 turns on. Place
the small ceramic capacitors physically close to the
MOSFETs and between the drain of Q1 and the source of Q2.
The important parameters for the bulk input capacitor are the
voltage rating and the RMS current rating. For reliable
operation, select the bulk capacitor with voltage and current
ratings above the maximum input voltage and largest RMS
current required by the circuit. The capacitor voltage rating
should be at least 1.25 times greater than the maximum
input voltage and a voltage rating of 1.5 times is a
conservative guideline. The RMS current rating requirement
for the input capacitor of a buck regulator is approximately
1/2 the DC load current.
For a through-hole design, several electrolytic capacitors
(Panasonic HFQ series or Nichicon PL series or Sanyo
MV-GX or equivalent) may be needed. For surface mount
designs, solid tantalum capacitors can be used, but caution
must be exercised with regard to the capacitor surge current
rating. These capacitors must be capable of handling the
surge-current at power-up. The TPS series available from
AVX, and the 593D series from Sprague are both surge
current tested.
MOSFET Selection/Considerations
The ISL6522B requires two N-Channel power MOSFETs.
These should be selected based upon rDS(ON), gate supply
requirements, and thermal management requirements.
In high-current applications, the MOSFET power dissipation,
package selection and heatsink are the dominant design
factors. The power dissipation includes two loss
components; conduction loss and switching loss. The
conduction losses are the largest component of power
dissipation for both the upper and the lower MOSFETs.
These losses are distributed between the two MOSFETs
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according to duty factor. The switching losses seen when
sourcing current will be different from the switching losses seen
when sinking current. When sourcing current, the upper
MOSFET realizes most of the switching losses. The lower
switch realizes most of the switching losses when the converter
is sinking current (see the equations below).
Losses while Sourcing Current
2
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P UPPER = Io  r DS  ON   D + ---  Io  V IN  t SW  F S
2
PLOWER = Io2 x rDS(ON) x (1 - D)
Losses while Sinking Current
PUPPER = Io2 x rDS(ON) x D
2
1
P LOWER = Io  r DS  ON    1 – D  + ---  Io  V IN  t SW  F S
2
Where: D is the duty cycle = VOUT / VIN ,
tSW is the switching interval, and
FS is the switching frequency.
These equations assume linear voltage-current transitions
and do not adequately model power loss due the reverserecovery of the upper and lower MOSFET’s body diode. The
gate-charge losses are dissipated by the ISL6522B and do
not heat the MOSFETs. However, large gate-charge
increases the switching interval, tSW which increases the
upper MOSFET switching losses. Ensure that both
MOSFETs are within their maximum junction temperature at
high ambient temperature by calculating the temperature
rise according to package thermal-resistance specifications.
A separate heatsink may be necessary depending upon
MOSFET power, package type, ambient temperature and air
flow.
Standard-gate MOSFETs are normally recommended for
use with the ISL6522B. However, logic-level gate MOSFETs
can be used under special circumstances. The input voltage,
upper gate drive level, and the MOSFETs absolute gate-tosource voltage rating determine whether logic-level
MOSFETs are appropriate.
Figure 9 shows the upper gate drive (BOOT pin) supplied by
a bootstrap circuit from VCC . The boot capacitor, CBOOT
develops a floating supply voltage referenced to the PHASE
pin. This supply is refreshed each cycle to a voltage of VCC
less the boot diode drop (VD) when the lower MOSFET, Q2
turns on. A logic-level MOSFET can only be used for Q1 if
the MOSFETs absolute gate-to-source voltage rating
exceeds the maximum voltage applied to VCC . For Q2, a
logic-level MOSFET can be used if its absolute gate-tosource voltage rating exceeds the maximum voltage applied
to PVCC.
ISL6522B
+12V
DBOOT
+
VCC
ISL6522B
VD
+12V
+5V OR LESS
+5V OR +12V
-
VCC
BOOT
CBOOT
UGATE
ISL6522B
Q1
PHASE
UGATE
NOTE:
VG-S  VCC - VD
PVCC
Q2
LGATE
PGND
GND
NOTE:
VG-S  VCC - 5V
+5V
OR +12V
D2
NOTE:
VG-S  PVCC
Q1
PHASE
+5V
PVCC OR +12V
+
BOOT
+
LGATE
PGND
Q2
D2
NOTE:
VG-S  PVCC
GND
FIGURE 9. UPPER GATE DRIVE - BOOTSTRAP OPTION
Figure 10 shows the upper gate drive supplied by a direct
connection to VCC . This option should only be used in
converter systems where the main input voltage is +5VDC or
less. The peak upper gate-to-source voltage is
approximately VCC less the input supply. For +5V main
power and +12VDC for the bias, the gate-to-source voltage
of Q1 is 7V. A logic-level MOSFET is a good choice for Q1
and a logic-level MOSFET can be used for Q2 if its absolute
gate-to-source voltage rating exceeds the maximum voltage
applied to PVCC .
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FIGURE 10. UPPER GATE DRIVE - DIRECT VCC DRIVE OPTION
Schottky Selection
Rectifier D2 is a clamp that catches the negative inductor
swing during the dead time between turning off the lower
MOSFET and turning on the upper MOSFET. The diode
must be a Schottky type to prevent the lossy parasitic
MOSFET body diode from conducting. It is acceptable to
omit the diode and let the body diode of the lower MOSFET
clamp the negative inductor swing, but efficiency will drop
one or two percent as a result. The diode's rated reverse
breakdown voltage must be greater than the maximum input
voltage.
ISL6522B
ISL6522B DC-DC Converter Application Circuit
modifications. Detailed information on the circuit, including a
complete bill of materials and circuit board description, can
be found in Application Note AN9722. See Intersil’s home
page on the web: http://www.intersil.com.
Figure 11 shows a DC-DC converter circuit for a
microprocessor application, originally designed to employ
the HIP6006 controller. Given the similarities between the
HIP6006 and ISL6522B controllers, the circuit can be
implemented using the ISL6522B controller without any
12VCC
VIN
C17-18
2x 1µF
1206
C1-3
3x 680µF
RTN
C12
1µF
1206
R7
10K
C19
VCC
6
ENABLE
2 OCSET
MONITOR AND
PROTECTION
SS 3
10 BOOT
RT 1
U1
ISL6522B
REF
3.01K
PHASE
TP2
8
PHASE
C20
0.1µF
Q2
CR2
MBR
340
11 PGND
GND
JP1
33pF
C15
R5
0.01µF
15K
COMP
TP1
C16
SPARE
R3
1K
R4
SPARE
Component Selection Notes:
C1-C3 - Three each 680F 25W VDC, Sanyo MV-GX or equivalent.
C6-C9 - Four each 1000F 6.3W VDC, Sanyo MV-GX or equivalent.
L1 - Core: micrometals T50-52B; winding: ten turns of 17AWG.
CR1 - 1N4148 or equivalent.
CR2 - 3A, 40V Schottky, Motorola MBR340 or equivalent.
Q1, Q2 - Fairchild MOSFET; RFP25N05
FIGURE 11. DC-DC CONVERTER APPLICATION CIRCUIT
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L1
VOUT
7
COMP
C14
UGATE
12 LGATE
4
R2
1K
9
13 PVCC
-+
+
++
--
5
FB
R6
Q1
OSC
R1
SPARE
C13
0.1µF
CR1
4148
1000pF
14
C6-9
4x 1000µF
RTN
ISL6522B
Revision History
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DATE
REVISION
August 10, 2015
FN9150.2
CHANGE
Added Rev History beginning with Rev 2.
Added About Intersil Verbiage.
Updated Ordering Information Table on page 2.
Updated M14.15 and L16.5X5B PODs to most recent revisions. Change for both is as follows:
Added land pattern and moved dimensions from table onto drawing.
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ISL6522B
Package Outline Drawing
M14.15
14 LEAD NARROW BODY SMALL OUTLINE PLASTIC PACKAGE
Rev 1, 10/09
8.65
A 3
4
0.10 C A-B 2X
6
14
DETAIL"A"
8
0.22±0.03
D
6.0
3.9
4
0.10 C D 2X
0.20 C 2X
7
PIN NO.1
ID MARK
5
0.31-0.51
B 3
(0.35) x 45°
4° ± 4°
6
0.25 M C A-B D
TOP VIEW
0.10 C
1.75 MAX
H
1.25 MIN
0.25
GAUGE PLANE C
SEATING PLANE
0.10 C
0.10-0.25
1.27
SIDE VIEW
(1.27)
DETAIL "A"
(0.6)
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in millimeters.
Dimensions in ( ) for Reference Only.
2. Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to AMSEY14.5m-1994.
3. Datums A and B to be determined at Datum H.
(5.40)
4. Dimension does not include interlead flash or protrusions.
Interlead flash or protrusions shall not exceed 0.25mm per side.
5. The pin #1 indentifier may be either a mold or mark feature.
(1.50)
6. Does not include dambar protrusion. Allowable dambar protrusion
shall be 0.10mm total in excess of lead width at maximum condition.
7. Reference to JEDEC MS-012-AB.
TYPICAL RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
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ISL6522B
Package Outline Drawing
L16.5x5B
16 LEAD QUAD FLAT NO-LEAD PLASTIC PACKAGE
Rev 2, 02/08
4X 2.4
5.00
12X 0.80
A
B
13
6
PIN 1
INDEX AREA
6
PIN #1 INDEX AREA
16
12
5.00
1
3 . 10 ± 0 . 15
9
(4X)
4
0.15
5
8
TOP VIEW
0.10 M C A B
+0.15
16X 0 . 60
-0.10
4 0.33 +0.07 / -0.05
BOTTOM VIEW
SEE DETAIL "X"
0.10 C
1.00 MAX
C
BASE PLANE
SEATING PLANE
0.08 C
( 4 . 6 TYP )
(
SIDE VIEW
( 12X 0 . 80 )
3 . 10 )
C
( 16X 0 .33 )
( 16 X 0 . 8 )
0 . 2 REF
5
0 . 00 MIN.
0 . 05 MAX.
TYPICAL RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
DETAIL "X"
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in millimeters.
Dimensions in ( ) for Reference Only.
2. Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to AMSE Y14.5m-1994.
3. Unless otherwise specified, tolerance : Decimal ± 0.05
4. Dimension b applies to the metallized terminal and is measured
between 0.15mm and 0.30mm from the terminal tip.
5. Tiebar shown (if present) is a non-functional feature.
6. The configuration of the pin #1 identifier is optional, but must be
located within the zone indicated. The pin #1 identifier may be
either a mold or mark feature.
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