DATASHEET

ISL6620, ISL6620A
®
Data Sheet
April 25, 2008
VR11.1 Compatible Synchronous
Rectified Buck MOSFET Drivers
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Features
• Dual MOSFET Drives for Synchronous Rectified Bridge
The ISL6620, ISL6620A is a high frequency MOSFET driver
designed to drive upper and lower power N-Channel
MOSFETs in a synchronous rectified buck converter topology.
The advanced PWM protocol of ISL6620, ISL6620A is
specifically designed to work with Intersil VR11.1 controllers
and combined with N-Channel MOSFETs, form a complete
core-voltage regulator solution for advanced microprocessors.
When ISL6620, ISL6620A detects a PSI protocol sent by an
Intersil VR11.1 controller, it activates Diode Emulation (DE)
operation; otherwise, it operates in normal Continuous
Conduction Mode (CCM) PWM mode.
The IC is biased by a single low voltage supply (5V),
minimizing driving losses in high MOSFET gate capacitance
and high switching frequency applications. Each driver is
capable of driving a 3nF load with less than 10ns rise/fall time.
Bootstrapping of the upper gate driver is implemented via an
internal low forward drop diode, reducing implementation cost,
complexity, and allowing the use of higher performance, cost
effective N-Channel MOSFETs.
To further enhance light load efficiency, ISL6620, ISL6620A
enables diode emulation operation during PSI mode. This
allows Discontinuous Conduction Mode (DCM) by detecting
when the inductor current reaches zero and subsequently
turning off the low side MOSFET to prevent it from sinking
current.
An advanced adaptive shoot-through protection is integrated
to prevent both the upper and lower MOSFETs from
conducting simultaneously and to minimize dead time. The
ISL6620, ISL6620A has a 20kΩ integrated high-side
gate-to-source resistor to prevent self turn-on due to high
input bus dV/dt.
• Advanced Adaptive Zero Shoot-Through Protection
• 36V Internal Bootstrap Schottky Diode
• Advanced PWM Protocol (Patent Pending) to Support PSI
Mode, Diode Emulation, Three-State Operation
• Diode Emulation For Enhanced Light Load Efficiency
• Bootstrap Capacitor Overcharging Prevention
• Supports High Switching Frequency
- 4A Sinking Current Capability
- Fast Rise/Fall Times and Low Propagation Delays
• VCC Undervoltage Protection
• Enable Input and Power-On Reset
• Expandable Bottom Copper Pad for Enhanced Heat
Sinking
• DFN Package:
- Compliant to JEDEC PUB95 MO-220
DFN - Dual Flat No Leads - Package Outline
- Near Chip Scale Package Footprint, which Improves
PCB Efficiency and has a Thinner Profile
• Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
• High Light Load Efficiency Voltage Regulators
• Core Regulators for Advanced Microprocessors
• High Current DC/DC Converters
• High Frequency and High Efficiency VRM and VRD
Related Literature
• Technical Brief TB363 “Guidelines for Handling and
Processing Moisture Sensitive Surface Mount Devices
(SMDs)”
• Technical Brief TB417 “Designing Stable Compensation
Networks for Single Phase Voltage Mode Buck
Regulators” for Power Train Design, Layout Guidelines,
and Feedback Compensation Design
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CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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ISL6620, ISL6620A
Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
(Note)
PART
MARKING
TEMP. RANGE
(°C)
PACKAGE
(Pb-free)
PKG. DWG. #
ISL6620CBZ*
6620 CBZ
0 to +70
8 Ld SOIC
M8.15
ISL6620CRZ*
620Z
0 to +70
10 Ld 3x3 DFN
L10.3x3
ISL6620IBZ*
6620 IBZ
-40 to +85
8 Ld SOIC
M8.15
ISL6620IRZ*
620I
-40 to +85
10 Ld 3x3 DFN
L10.3x3
ISL6620ACBZ*
6620A CBZ
0 to +70
8 Ld SOIC
M8.15
ISL6620ACRZ*
620A
0 to +70
10 Ld 3x3 DFN
L10.3x3
ISL6620AIBZ*
6620A IBZ
-40 to +85
8 Ld SOIC
M8.15
ISL6620AIRZ*
20AI
-40 to +85
10 Ld 3x3 DFN
L10.3x3
*Add “-T” suffix for tape and reel. Please refer to TB347 for details on reel specifications.
NOTE: These Intersil Pb-free plastic packaged products employ special Pb-free material sets; molding compounds/die attach materials and 100%
matte tin plate PLUS ANNEAL - e3 termination finish, which is 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.
Pinouts
ISL6620, ISL6620A
(10 LD 3x3 DFN)
TOP VIEW
ISL6620, ISL6620A
(8 LD SOIC)
TOP VIEW
UGATE
1
8
PHASE
BOOT
2
7
EN
PWM
3
6
VCC
GND
4
5
LGATE
UGATE 1
10 PHASE
BOOT 2
NC 3
PAD
9
EN
8
NC
PWM 4
7
5
6
GND
VCC
LGATE
Block Diagrams
ISL6620, ISL6620A
*RBOOT
VCC
BOOT
EN
UGATE
VCC
PHASE
SHOOTTHROUGH
PROTECTION
4.25k
PWM
CONTROL
LOGIC
VCC
4k
LGATE
GND
*INTEGRATED 3Ω RESISTOR (RBOOT) AVAILABLE ONLY IN ISL6620A
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Typical Application Circuit
+5V
VIN
BOOT
EN
+5V
VCC
UGATE
PHASE
ISL6620,
ISL6620A
DRIVER
LGATE
FB
COMP VCC
DAC
GND
PWM
REF
VDIFF
VSEN
PWM1
RGND
VTT
EN_VTT
VIN
+5V
VCTRL
ISEN1-
BOOT
ISEN1+
VR_RDY
VCC
UGATE
VID7
PHASE
ISL6334
ISL6334
VID6
ISL6596
DRIVER
VID5
LGATE
VID4
PWM2
VID3
VID2
GND
PWM
ISEN2-
VID1
ISEN2+
VID0
VIN
+5V
PSI
VCTRL
PWM3
VR_FAN
BOOT
µP
LOAD
ISEN3-
VR_HOT
VCC
ISEN3+
UGATE
VIN
PHASE
ISL6596
DRIVER
EN_PWR
LGATE
GND
PWM
GND
PWM4
IMON
ISEN4ISEN4+
TCOMP
VIN
+5V
TM
+5V
OFS
FS
SS
BOOT
VCTRL
+5V
VCC
UGATE
PHASE
NTC
ISL6596
DRIVER
LGATE
PWM
3
GND
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ISL6620, ISL6620A
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Thermal Information
Supply Voltage (VCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to 7V
Input Voltage (VEN, VPWM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to VCC + 0.3V
BOOT Voltage (VBOOT-GND). . . -0.3V to 25V (DC) or 36V (<200ns)
BOOT To PHASE Voltage (VBOOT-PHASE) . . . . . . -0.3V to 7V (DC)
-0.3V to 9V (<10ns)
PHASE Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V to 15V (DC)
GND -8V (<20ns Pulse Width, 10µJ) to 30V (<100ns)
UGATE Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VPHASE - 0.3V (DC) to VBOOT
VPHASE - 5V (<20ns Pulse Width, 10µJ) to VBOOT
LGATE Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V (DC) to VCC + 0.3V
GND - 2.5V (<20ns Pulse Width, 5µJ) to VCC + 0.3V
Ambient Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40°C to +125°C
Thermal Resistance
θJA (°C/W)
θJC (°C/W)
SOIC Package (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . .
100
N/A
DFN Package (Notes 2, 3) . . . . . . . . . .
48
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Maximum Junction Temperature (Plastic Package) . . . . . . . +150°C
Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . .-65°C to +150°C
Pb-free reflow profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see link below
http://www.intersil.com/pbfree/Pb-FreeReflow.asp
Recommended Operating Conditions
Ambient Temperature Range
ISL6620IBZ, ISL6620IRZ, ISL6620AIBZ, ISL6620AIRZ
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40°C to +85°C
ISL6620CBZ, ISL6620CRZ, ISL6620ACBZ, ISL6620ACRZ
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to +70°C
Maximum Operating Junction Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . +125°C
Supply Voltage, VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5V ±10%
CAUTION: Do not operate at or near the maximum ratings listed for extended periods of time. Exposure to such conditions may adversely impact product reliability and
result in failures not covered by warranty.
NOTES:
1. θJA is measured with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board in free air.
2. θJA 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 θJC, the “case temp” location is the center of the exposed metal pad on the package underside.
Electrical Specifications
Recommended Operating Conditions; Parameters with MIN and/or MAX limits are 100% tested at +25°C,
unless otherwise specified. Temperature limits established by characterization and are not production
tested.
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
VCC Supply Current
No Load Switching Supply Current
IVCC
f_PWM = 300kHz, V_VCC = 5V
1.27
mA
Standby Supply Current
IVCC
PWM 0V to 2.5V transition, EN = High
1.85
mA
PWM 0V to 2.5V transition, EN = Low
1.15
mA
POWER-ON RESET AND ENABLE
VCC Rising POR Threshold
3.2
3.8
4.4
V
VCC Falling POR Threshold
3.0
3.4
4.0
V
VCC POR Hysteresis
130
300
530
mV
EN High Threshold
1.40
1.65
1.90
V
EN Low Threshold
1.20
1.35
1.55
V
PWM INPUT (See TIMING DIAGRAM" on page 6)
Input Current
IPWM
VPWM = 5V
500
µA
VPWM = 0V
-430
µA
PWM Rising Threshold (Note 4)
VCC = 5V
3.4
V
PWM Falling Threshold (Note 4)
VCC = 5V
1.6
V
Three-State Lower Gate Falling Threshold
VCC = 5V
1.6
V
Three-State Lower Gate Rising Threshold
VCC = 5V
1.1
V
Three-State Upper Gate Rising Threshold
VCC = 5V
3.2
V
Three-state Upper Gate Falling Threshold
VCC = 5V
2.8
V
8
ns
UGATE Rise Time (Note 4)
t_RU
4
VCC = 5V, 3nF load, 10% to 90%
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Electrical Specifications
Recommended Operating Conditions; Parameters with MIN and/or MAX limits are 100% tested at +25°C,
unless otherwise specified. Temperature limits established by characterization and are not production
tested. (Continued)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
LGATE Rise Time (Note 4)
t_RL
VCC = 5V, 3nF load, 10% to 90%
8
ns
UGATE Fall Time (Note 4)
t_FU
VCC = 5V, 3nF load, 10% to 90%
8
ns
LGATE Fall Time (Note 4)
t_FL
VCC = 5V, 3nF load, 10% to 90%
4
ns
UGATE Turn-On Propagation Delay (Note 4)
t_PDHU
VCC = 5V, 3nF load, adaptive
40
ns
LGATE Turn-On Propagation Delay (Note 4)
t_PDHL
VCC = 5V, 3nF load, adaptive
23
ns
UGATE Turn-Off Propagation Delay (Note 4)
t_PDLU
VCC = 5V, 3nF load
18
ns
LGATE Turn-Off Propagation Delay (Note 4)
t_PDLL
VCC = 5V, 3nF load
25
ns
Minimum Lgate on time at Diode emulation
t_LG_ON_DM
VCC = 5V
230
330
450
ns
OUTPUT (Note 4)
Upper Drive Source Current
I_U_Source
Upper Drive Source Impedance
VCC = 5V, 3nF load
R_U_SOURCE 20mA source current
2
A
1
Ω
Upper Drive Sink Current
I_U_SINK
VCC = 5V, 3nF load
2
A
Upper Drive Sink Impedance
R_U_SINK
20mA sink current
1
Ω
Lower Drive Source Current
I_L_SOURCE
VCC = 5V, 3nF load
2
A
Lower Drive Source Impedance
R_L_SOURCE 20mA source current
1
Ω
4
A
0.4
Ω
Lower Drive Sink Current
I_L_SINK
VCC = 5V, 3nF load
Lower Drive Sink Impedance
R_L_SINK
20mA sink current
NOTE:
4. Limits should be considered typical and are not production tested.
Functional Pin Description
PACKAGE PIN #
SOIC
DFN
PIN
SYMBOL
1
1
UGATE
Upper gate drive output. Connect to gate of high-side power N-Channel MOSFET.
2
2
BOOT
Floating bootstrap supply pin for the upper gate drive. Connect the bootstrap capacitor between this pin and the
PHASE pin. The bootstrap capacitor provides the charge to turn on the upper MOSFET. See “Internal Bootstrap
Device” on page 7 for guidance in choosing the capacitor value.
-
3, 8
NC
3
4
PWM
The PWM signal is the control input for the driver. The PWM signal can enter three distinct states during operation.
See “Advanced PWM Protocol (Patent Pending)” on page 6 for further details. Connect this pin to the PWM output
of the controller.
4
5
GND
Bias and reference ground. All signals are referenced to this node. It is also the power-ground return of the driver.
5
6
LGATE
6
7
VCC
7
9
EN
8
10
PHASE
-
11
PAD
FUNCTION
No connect.
Lower gate drive output. Connect to gate of the low-side power N-Channel MOSFET.
Connect this pin to 5V bias supply. This pin supplies power to the upper gate and lower gate drive. Place a high
quality low ESR ceramic capacitor from this pin to GND.
Enable input pin. Connect this pin high to enable driver and low to disable driver.
Connect this pin to the SOURCE of the upper MOSFET and the DRAIN of the lower MOSFET. This pin provides
a return path for the upper gate drive.
Connect this pad to the power ground plane (GND) via thermally enhanced connection.
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Description
2.5V
PWM
tPDHU
tPDLU
tTSSHD
tRU
tRU
tFU
tPTS
1V
UGATE
LGATE
tPTS
1V
tRL
tTSSHD
tPDHL
tPDLL
tFL
FIGURE 1. TIMING DIAGRAM
Operation and Adaptive Shoot-through Protection
Designed for high speed switching, the ISL6620, ISL6620A
MOSFET driver controls both high-side and low-side
N-Channel FETs from one externally provided PWM signal.
A rising transition on PWM initiates the turn-off of the lower
MOSFET (see Timing Diagram). After a short propagation
delay [tPDLL], the lower gate begins to fall. Typical fall times
[tFL] are provided in the “Electrical Specifications” table on
page 4. Adaptive shoot-through circuitry monitors the LGATE
voltage and turns on the upper gate following a short delay
time [tPDHU] after the LGATE voltage drops below ~1V. The
upper gate drive then begins to rise [tRU] and the upper
MOSFET turns on.
A falling transition on PWM indicates the turn-off of the upper
MOSFET and the turn-on of the lower MOSFET. A short
propagation delay [tPDLU] is encountered before the upper gate
begins to fall [tFU]. The adaptive shoot-through circuitry
monitors the UGATE-PHASE voltage and turns on the lower
MOSFET a short delay time [tPDHL], after the upper MOSFET’s
gate voltage drops below 1V. The lower gate then rises [tRL],
turning on the lower MOSFET. These methods prevent both the
lower and upper MOSFETs from conducting simultaneously
(shoot-through), while adapting the dead time to the gate
charge characteristics of the MOSFETs being used.
This driver is optimized for voltage regulators with large step
down ratio. The lower MOSFET is usually sized larger
compared to the upper MOSFET because the lower MOSFET
conducts for a longer time during a switching period. The
lower gate driver is therefore sized much larger to meet this
application requirement. The 0.4Ω ON-resistance and 4A sink
current capability enable the lower gate driver to absorb the
current injected into the lower gate through the drain-to-gate
capacitor of the lower MOSFET and help prevent
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shoot-through caused by the self turn-on of the lower
MOSFET due to high dV/dt of the switching node.
Advanced PWM Protocol (Patent Pending)
The advanced PWM protocol of ISL6620, ISL6620A is
specifically designed to work with Intersil VR11.1 controllers.
When ISL6620, ISL6620A detects a PSI protocol sent by an
Intersil VR11.1 controller, it turns on diode emulation
operation; otherwise, it remains in normal CCM PWM mode.
The controller communicates the tri-state signal to the driver
by transitioning the PWM signal from 0V to 2V. The driver
recognizes Diode Emulation mode and after 330ns
(typically) evaluates the PHASE voltage to detect negative
current, thus turning off LGATE. With no further PWM pulses
from the controller, both UGATE and LGATE are low and the
output can shut down. This feature helps prevent a negative
transient on the output voltage when the output is shut down,
eliminating the Schottky diode that is used in some systems
for protecting the load from reversed output voltage events.
Otherwise, the PWM rising and falling thresholds outlined in
the “Electrical Specifications” on page 4 determine when the
lower and upper gates are enabled.
Note that the LGATE will not turn off until the diode emulation
minimum LGATE ON-time of 350ns is expired for a PWM low
to tri-level (2.5V) transition.
Diode Emulation
Diode emulation allows for higher converter efficiency under
light-load situations. With diode emulation active, the
ISL6620, ISL6620A detects the zero current crossing of the
output inductor and turns off LGATE. This prevents the low
side MOSFET from sinking current and ensures that
discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) is achieved. The
LGATE has a minimum ON-time of 350ns in DCM mode.
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Power-On Reset (POR) Function
During initial start-up, the VCC voltage rise is monitored. Once
the rising VCC voltage exceeds 3.8V (typically), operation of
the driver is enabled and the PWM input signal takes control
of the gate drives. If VCC drops below the falling threshold of
3.5V (typically), operation of the driver is disabled.
Internal Bootstrap Device
ISL6620, ISL6620A features an internal bootstrap Schottky
diode. Simply adding an external capacitor across the BOOT
and PHASE pins completes the bootstrap circuit. The
bootstrap function is also designed to prevent the bootstrap
capacitor from overcharging due to the large negative swing
at the trailing-edge of the PHASE node. This reduces
voltage stress on the BOOT to PHASE pins.
improvement suggestions. The total gate drive power losses
due to the gate charge of MOSFETs and the driver’s internal
circuitry and their corresponding average driver current can
be estimated using Equations 2 and 3, respectively:
P Qg_TOT = P Qg_Q1 + P Qg_Q2 + I Q • VCC
(EQ. 2)
Q G1 • UVCC 2
P Qg_Q1 = --------------------------------------- • F SW • N Q1
V GS1
Q G2 • LVCC 2
P Qg_Q2 = -------------------------------------- • F SW • N Q2
V GS2
⎛ Q G1 • UVCC • NQ1 Q G2 • LVCC • N Q2⎞
I DR = ⎜ ------------------------------------------------------ + -----------------------------------------------------⎟ • F SW + I Q
V GS1
V GS2
⎝
⎠
(EQ. 3)
1.6
where the gate charge (QG1 and QG2) is defined at a
particular gate to source voltage (VGS1 and VGS2) in the
corresponding MOSFET data sheet; IQ is the driver’s total
quiescent current with no load at both drive outputs; NQ1
and NQ2 are number of upper and lower MOSFETs,
respectively; UVCC and LVCC are the drive voltages for
both upper and lower FETs, respectively. The IQ*VCC
product is the quiescent power of the driver without a load.
1.4
CBOOT_CAP (µF)
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
QGATE = 100nC
0.4
50nC
0.2
P DR = P DR_UP + P DR_LOW + I Q • VCC
20nC
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7
ΔVBOOT_CAP (V)
0.8
0.9
1.0
FIGURE 2. BOOTSTRAP CAPACITANCE vs BOOT RIPPLE
VOLTAGE
The bootstrap capacitor must have a maximum voltage
rating well above the maximum voltage intended for VCC. Its
capacitance value can be estimated using Equation 1:
R LO1
R HI1
⎛
⎞ P Qg_Q1
P DR_UP = ⎜ -------------------------------------- + ----------------------------------------⎟ • --------------------R
+
R
R
+
R
2
⎝ HI1
EXT1
LO1
EXT1⎠
R LO2
R HI2
⎛
⎞ P Qg_Q2
P DR_LOW = ⎜ -------------------------------------- + ----------------------------------------⎟ • --------------------2
⎝ R HI2 + R EXT2 R LO2 + R EXT2⎠
R GI1
R EXT1 = R G1 + ------------N
Q1
Q GATE
C BOOT_CAP ≥ -------------------------------------ΔV BOOT_CAP
(EQ. 1)
Q G1 • VCC
Q GATE = ------------------------------- • N Q1
V GS1
where QG1 is the amount of gate charge per upper MOSFET
at VGS1 gate-source voltage and NQ1 is the number of
control MOSFETs. The ΔVBOOT_CAP term is defined as the
allowable droop in the rail of the upper gate drive. Select
results are exemplified in Figure 2.
(EQ. 4)
R GI2
R EXT2 = R G2 + ------------N
Q2
The total gate drive power losses are dissipated among the
resistive components along the transition path, as outlined in
Equation 4. The drive resistance dissipates a portion of the
total gate drive power losses, the rest will be dissipated by the
external gate resistors (RG1 and RG2) and the internal gate
resistors (RGI1 and RGI2) of MOSFETs. Figures 3 and 4 show
the typical upper and lower gate drives turn-on current paths.
UVCC
BOOT
D
Power Dissipation
Package power dissipation is mainly a function of the
switching frequency (FSW), the output drive impedance, the
layout resistance, and the selected MOSFET’s internal gate
resistance and total gate charge (QG). Calculating the power
dissipation in the driver for a desired application is critical to
ensure safe operation. Exceeding the maximum allowable
power dissipation level may push the IC beyond the maximum
recommended operating junction temperature. The DFN
package is more suitable for high frequency applications. See
“Layout Considerations” on page 8 for thermal impedance
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CGD
RHI1
RLO1
G
RL1
CDS
RG1
CGS
Q1
S
PHASE
FIGURE 3. TYPICAL UPPER-GATE DRIVE TURN-ON PATH
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LVCC
D
CGD
RHI2
RL2
CDS
RG2
CGS
Q2
S
FIGURE 4. TYPICAL LOWER-GATE DRIVE TURN-ON PATH
Application Information
MOSFET and Driver Selection
The parasitic inductances of the PCB and of the power
devices’ packaging (both upper and lower MOSFETs) can
cause serious ringing, exceeding the device’s absolute
maximum ratings. The negative ringing at the edges of the
PHASE node could increase the bootstrap capacitor voltage
through the internal bootstrap diode, and in some cases, it
may overstress the upper MOSFET driver. Careful layout,
proper selection of MOSFETs and packaging, as well as the
driver can minimize such unwanted stress.
The selection of D2-PAK, or D-PAK packaged MOSFETs, is
a much better match (for the reasons discussed) for the
ISL6620A. Low-profile MOSFETs, such as Direct FETs and
multi-source leads devices (SO-8, LFPAK, PowerPAK), have
low parasitic lead inductances and can be driven by either
ISL6620 or ISL6620A (assuming proper layout design). The
ISL6620, missing the 3Ω integrated BOOT resistor, typically
yields slightly higher efficiency than the ISL6620A.
Layout Considerations
Upper MOSFET Self Turn-on Effects at Start-up
Should the driver have insufficient bias voltage applied, its
outputs are floating. If the input bus is energized at a high
dV/dt rate while the driver outputs are floating, due to self
coupling via the internal CGD of the MOSFET, the gate of the
upper MOSFET could momentarily rise up to a level greater
than the threshold voltage of the device, potentially turning
on the upper switch. Therefore, if such a situation could
conceivably be encountered, it is a common practice to
place a resistor (RUGPH) across the gate and source of the
upper MOSFET to suppress the Miller coupling effect. The
value of the resistor depends mainly on the input voltage’s
rate of rise, the CGD/CGS ratio, as well as the gate-source
threshold of the upper MOSFET. A higher dV/dt, a lower
CDS/CGS ratio, and a lower gate-source threshold upper
FET will require a smaller resistor to diminish the effect of
the internal capacitive coupling. For most applications, the
integrated 20kΩ resistor is sufficient, not affecting normal
performance and efficiency.
The coupling effect can be roughly estimated using Equation 5,
which assumes a fixed linear input ramp and neglects the
clamping effect of the body diode of the upper drive and the
bootstrap capacitor. Other parasitic components, such as lead
inductances and PCB capacitances, are also not taken into
account. Figure 5 provides a visual reference for this
phenomenon and its potential solution.
–V
• Keep decoupling loops (VCC-GND and BOOT-PHASE) as
short as possible.
• Minimize trace inductance, especially on low-impedance
lines. All power traces (UGATE, PHASE, LGATE, GND,
VCC) should be short and wide, as much as possible.
• Minimize the inductance of the PHASE node. Ideally, the
source of the upper and the drain of the lower MOSFET
should be as close as thermally allowable.
• Minimize the current loop of the output and input power
trains. Short the source connection of the lower MOSFET
to ground as close to the transistor pin as feasible. Input
capacitors (especially ceramic decoupling) should be
placed as close to the drain of upper and source of lower
MOSFETs as possible.
R = R UGPH + R GI
UVCC
(EQ. 5)
C iss = C GD + C GS
C rss = C GD
VIN
BOOT
D
CBOOT
CGD
DU
DL
UGATE
RUGPH
FA good layout helps reduce the ringing on the switching
node (PHASE) and significantly lower the stress applied to
the output drives. The following advice is meant to lead to an
optimized layout:
DS
⎛
----------------------------------⎞
dV
⎜
-----⋅
R
⋅ C iss⎟
dV
⎟
V GS_MILLER = ------- ⋅ R ⋅ C rss ⎜ 1 – e dt
⎜
⎟
dt
⎜
⎟
⎝
⎠
ISL6620, ISL6620A
RLO2
G
In addition, connecting the thermal pad of the DFN package
to the power ground through a via, or placing a low noise
copper plane underneath the SOIC part is recommended for
high switching frequency, high current applications. This is to
improve heat dissipation and allow the part to achieve its
full thermal potential.
G
CDS
RGI
CGS
QUPPER
S
PHASE
FIGURE 5. GATE TO SOURCE RESISTOR TO REDUCE
UPPER MOSFET MILLER COUPLING
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Dual Flat No-Lead Plastic Package (DFN)
2X
0.15 C A
D
A
L10.3x3
10 LEAD DUAL FLAT NO-LEAD PLASTIC PACKAGE
MILLIMETERS
2X
0.15 C B
SYMBOL
MIN
6
INDEX
AREA
0.80
0.90
1.00
-
-
-
0.05
-
0.28
5,8
2.05
7,8
1.65
7,8
0.20 REF
0.18
D
1.95
E
0.10 C
0.08 C
SIDE VIEW
C
SEATING
PLANE
1
e
1.60
-
0.50 BSC
-
k
0.25
-
-
L
0.30
0.35
0.40
N
10
Nd
5
8
2
3
1. Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to ASME Y14.5-1994.
2. N is the number of terminals.
NX k
E2/2
N-1
7. Dimensions D2 and E2 are for the exposed pads which provide
improved electrical and thermal performance.
NX b
5
(Nd-1)Xe
REF.
4. All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles are in degrees.
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.
NX L
e
3. Nd refers to the number of terminals on D.
5. Dimension b applies to the metallized terminal and is measured
between 0.15mm and 0.30mm from the terminal tip.
E2
8
1.55
NOTES:
D2/2
2
N
-
Rev. 3 6/04
D2
(DATUM B)
2.00
8
7
6
INDEX
AREA
(DATUM A)
A3
-
3.00 BSC
E2
A
0.23
3.00 BSC
D2
B
NOTES
A
b
TOP VIEW
MAX
A1
A3
E
NOMINAL
0.10 M C A B
8. Nominal dimensions are provided to assist with PCB Land
Pattern Design efforts, see Intersil Technical Brief TB389.
BOTTOM VIEW
C
L
0.415
NX (b)
(A1)
0.200
5
L
NX L
e
SECTION "C-C"
NX b
C
C C
TERMINAL TIP
FOR ODD TERMINAL/SIDE
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Small Outline Plastic Packages (SOIC)
M8.15 (JEDEC MS-012-AA ISSUE C)
N
8 LEAD NARROW BODY SMALL OUTLINE PLASTIC PACKAGE
INDEX
AREA
H
0.25(0.010) M
B M
INCHES
E
SYMBOL
-B-
1
2
3
L
SEATING PLANE
-A-
A
D
h x 45°
-C-
e
A1
B
0.25(0.010) M
C
0.10(0.004)
C A M
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
NOTES
A
0.0532
0.0688
1.35
1.75
-
A1
0.0040
0.0098
0.10
0.25
-
B
0.013
0.020
0.33
0.51
9
C
0.0075
0.0098
0.19
0.25
-
D
0.1890
0.1968
4.80
5.00
3
E
0.1497
0.1574
3.80
4.00
4
e
α
B S
0.050 BSC
1.27 BSC
-
H
0.2284
0.2440
5.80
6.20
-
h
0.0099
0.0196
0.25
0.50
5
L
0.016
0.050
0.40
1.27
6
N
α
NOTES:
MILLIMETERS
8
0°
8
8°
0°
7
8°
1. Symbols are defined in the “MO Series Symbol List” in Section 2.2 of
Publication Number 95.
Rev. 1 6/05
2. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1982.
3. Dimension “D” does not include mold flash, protrusions or gate burrs.
Mold flash, protrusion and gate burrs shall not exceed 0.15mm (0.006
inch) per side.
4. Dimension “E” does not include interlead flash or protrusions. Interlead flash and protrusions shall not exceed 0.25mm (0.010 inch) per
side.
5. The chamfer on the body is optional. If it is not present, a visual index
feature must be located within the crosshatched area.
6. “L” is the length of terminal for soldering to a substrate.
7. “N” is the number of terminal positions.
8. Terminal numbers are shown for reference only.
9. The lead width “B”, as measured 0.36mm (0.014 inch) or greater
above the seating plane, shall not exceed a maximum value of
0.61mm (0.024 inch).
10. Controlling dimension: MILLIMETER. Converted inch dimensions
are not necessarily exact.
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