DATASHEET

VR11.1, VR12 Compatible Synchronous Rectified Buck
MOSFET Driver
ISL6627
Features
The ISL6627 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
ISL6627 is specifically designed to work with Intersil VR11.1,
VR12 controllers and combined with N-Channel MOSFETs to form
a complete core-voltage regulator solution for advanced
microprocessors. When ISL6627 detects a PSI protocol sent by
an Intersil VR11.1, VR12 controller, it activates Diode Emulation
(DE) operation; otherwise, it operates in normal Continuous
Conduction Mode (CCM) PWM mode.
• Intersil VR11.1 and VR12 Compatible
To further enhance light load efficiency, the ISL6627 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.
When ISL6627 detects Diode Braking command from the PWM,
it turns off both gates and reduces overshoot in load transient
situations.
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 user also has the
option to program the driver working in fixed propagation delay
mode to optimize the regulator efficiency. The ISL6627 has a
20kΩ integrated high-side gate-to-source resistor to prevent self
turn-on due to high input bus dV/dt.
• Dual MOSFET Driver for Synchronous Rectified Bridge
• Advanced Adaptive Zero Shoot-through Protection
• Programmable Fixed Deadtime for Efficiency Optimization
• Low Standby Bias Current
• 36V Internal Bootstrap Diode
• Bootstrap Capacitor Overcharge Prevention
• Supports High Switching Frequency
- 4A Sinking Current Capability
- Fast Rise/Fall Times and Low Propagation Delays
• Integrated High-Side Gate-to-Source Resistor to Prevent Self
Turn-on Due to High Input Bus dV/dt
• Power Rails Undervoltage Protection
• Expandable Bottom Copper Pad for Enhanced Heat Sinking
• Dual Flat 10 Ld (3x3 DFN) Package
- Near Chip-Scale Package Footprint; Improves PCB Efficiency
and Thinner in Profile
• Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
• High Light Load Efficiency Voltage Regulators
• Core Regulators for Advanced Microprocessors
Related Literature
• High Current DC/DC Converters
• Technical Brief TB363 “Guidelines for Handling and Processing
Moisture Sensitive Surface Mount Devices (SMDs)”
• High Frequency and High Efficiency VRM and VRD
• Technical Brief TB417 “Designing Stable Compensation
Networks for Single Phase Voltage Mode Buck Regulators”
BOOT
TD
UGATE
VCC
EN
20kΩ
+5V
POR/
33.6k
PWM
CONTROL
LOGIC
SHOOTTHROUGH
PROTECTION/
DELAY
PROGRAMMING
PHASE
LGATE
28.8k
GND
FIGURE 1. ISL6627 BLOCK DIAGRAM
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ISL6627
Typical Application Circuit
VINF
+5V
+5V
BOOT
EN
UGATE
VCC
ISL6627
DRIVER
DVC FB
COMP
PWM
VCC PWM1
PSICOMP
ISEN1-
HFCOMP
ISEN1+
VINF
BOOT
EN
RGND
EN_VTT
VTT
LGATE
+5V
VSEN
VCC
SVDATA
SVALERT#
SVCLK
PWM2
VR_RDY
ISEN2-
VR_RDYS
ISEN2+
PHASE
GND
UGATE
ISL6627
DRIVER
PWM
PHASE
GND
LGATE
PWM3-5
VR_HOT#
ISEN3-5ISEN3-5+
VINF
ISL6367
I2CLK
VINF
PMALERT#
VINF
EN_PWR_CFP
I2DATA +5V
VCTRL
VCC
CFP
RAMP_ADJ
BOOT
ISL6596
DRIVER
PWM
PWM6
CPU
LOAD
UGATE
PHASE
GND
LGATE
ISEN6-
IMON
IMONS
FS_DRP
FSS_DRPS
ISEN6+
VIN
ISENIN-
+5V
RISENIN1
RSENIN
RISENIN2
VINF
ISENIN+
+5V
+5V
BTS_DES_TCOMPS
+5V
BT_FDVID_TCOMP
+5V
BOOT
EN
GND
VCC
ADDR_IMAXS_TMAX
PWMS
ISL6627
DRIVER
GND
LGATE
GPU
LOAD
ISENS-
NPSI_DE_IMAX
+5V
PWM
UGATE
PHASE
ISENS+
+5V
TMS
NTC
RGNDS
VSENS
NTC
TM
AUTO
HFCOMPS/DVCS
RSET
COMPS
FBS
NTC: BETA = 3477
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Pin Configuration
ISL6627
(10 LD 3x3 DFN)
TOP VIEW
UGATE
1
10 PHASE
BOOT
2
9 EN
TD
3
PWM
4
GND
5
8 NC
PAD
(GND)
7 VCC
6 LGATE
Functional Pin Descriptions
PIN #
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
1
UGATE
Upper gate drive output. Connect to gate of high-side power N-Channel MOSFET.
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
TD
Deadtime programming pin. Connect to ground or VCC via resistor to program fixed time delay from LGATE fall to UGATE rise or UGATE
fall to LGATE rise. Open pin sets the adaptive mode. See Table 1 for more details.
4
PWM
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.
5
GND
Bias and reference ground. All signals are referenced to this node. It is also the power ground return of the driver.
6
LGATE
7
VCC
Connect to 5V bias supply. This pin supplies power to the gate drives and small-signal circuitry. Place a high quality low ESR ceramic
capacitor from this pin to GND.
8
NC
No connection.
9
EN
Enable input pin. Connect this pin high to enable the driver and low to disable the driver.
10
PHASE
-
PAD
Lower gate drive output. Connect to gate of the low-side power N-Channel MOSFET.
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.
EPAD at ground potential. Soldering it directly to GND plane is required for thermal considerations.
Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
(Notes 1, 2, 3)
PART
MARKING
TEMP. RANGE
(°C)
PACKAGE
(Pb-Free)
PKG.
DWG. #
ISL6627CRZ
6627
0 to +70
10 Ld 3x3 DFN
L10.3X3
ISL6627IRZ
627I
-40 to +85
10 Ld 3x3 DFN
L10.3X3
NOTES:
1. Add “-T*” suffix for tape and reel. Please refer to TB347 for details on reel specifications.
2. 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.
3. For Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL), please see device information page for ISL6627. For more information on MSL please see techbrief TB363.
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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 25V (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
ESD Rating
Human Body Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5kV
Charged Device Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1kV
Latch Up (Tested per JESD78C; Class II, Level A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100mA
Thermal Resistance
θJA (°C/W) θJC (°C/W)
10 Ld 3x3 DFN Package (Notes 4, 5). . . . .
51
10
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(ISL6627IRZ) . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°C to +85°C
Ambient Temperature Range (ISL6627CRZ) . . . . . . . . . . . . .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:
4. 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.
5. For θJC, the “case temp” location is the center of the exposed metal pad on the package underside.
Electrical Specifications
Recommended Operating Conditions, Unless Otherwise Noted. Boldface limits apply over the operating
temperature range.
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
(Note 7)
TYP
MAX
(Note 7) UNITS
VCC SUPPLY CURRENT
No Load Switching Supply Current
IVCC
f_PWM = 300kHz, VCC = 5V, EN = High
1.27
mA
Standby Supply Current
IVCC
VCC = 5V, PWM 0V to 2.5V transition, EN = High
1.85
mA
VCC = 5V, PWM 0V to 2.5V transition, EN = Low
1.15
mA
POWER-ON RESET AND ENABLE
VCC Rising POR Threshold
3.20
3.85
4.40
V
VCC Falling POR Threshold
3.00
3.52
4.00
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
155
µA
VPWM = 0V
-133
µA
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
UGATE Rise Time (Note 6)
t_RU
VCC = 5V, 3nF load, 10% to 90%
8
ns
LGATE Rise Time (Note 6)
t_RL
VCC = 5V, 3nF load, 10% to 90%
8
ns
UGATE Fall Time (Note 6)
t_FU
VCC = 5V, 3nF load, 10% to 90%
8
ns
tFL
LGATE Fall Time (Note 6)
VCC = 5V, 3nF load, 10% to 90%
4
ns
UGATE Turn-On Propagation Delay (Note 6)
tPDHU
VCC = 5V, 3nF load, adaptive
28
ns
LGATE Turn-On Propagation Delay (Note 6)
tPDHL
VCC = 5V, 3nF load, adaptive
16
ns
UGATE Turn-Off Propagation Delay (Note 6)
tPDLU
VCC = 5V, 3nF load
15
ns
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Electrical Specifications
Recommended Operating Conditions, Unless Otherwise Noted. Boldface limits apply over the operating
temperature range. (Continued)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
LGATE Turn-Off Propagation Delay (Note 6)
Minimum LGATE on Time at Diode Emulation
tPDLL
tLG_ON_DM
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
(Note 7)
VCC = 5V, 3nF load
VCC = 5V
TYP
MAX
(Note 7) UNITS
14
230
330
ns
450
ns
PROPAGATION DELAY PROGRAMMING
UGATE Fall to LGATE Rise Time
tPDUFLR
LGATE Fall to UGATE Rise Time
tPDLFUR
VCC = 5V, 3nF Load, 90% to 10%,
short resistor from TD to VCC
23
ns
VCC = 5V, 3nF Load, 90% to 10%, 100kΩ resistor from
TD to VCC
18
ns
VCC = 5V, 3nF Load, 90% to 10%, 330kΩ resistor from
TD to VCC
15
ns
VCC = 5V, 3nF Load, 90% to 10%, 910kΩ resistor from
TD to VCC
7
ns
VCC = 5V, 3nF Load, 90% to 10%,
short resistor from TD to GND
18
ns
VCC = 5V, 3nF Load, 90% to 10%,
short resistor from TD to GND
40
ns
VCC = 5V, 3nF Load, 90% to 10%, 100kΩ resistor from
TD to GND
25
ns
VCC = 5V, 3nF Load, 90% to 10%, 360kΩ resistor from
TD to GND
17
ns
VCC = 5V, 3nF Load, 90% to 10%,
short resistor from TD to VCC
27
ns
OUTPUT (Note 6)
Upper Drive Source Current
I_U_SOURCE VCC = 5V, 3nF load
2
A
Upper Drive Source Impedance
R_U_SOURCE 20mA source current
1
Ω
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
Upper Drive Sink Current
Lower Drive Sink Current
I_L_SINK
VCC = 5V, 3nF load
4
A
Lower Drive Sink Impedance
R_L_SINK
20mA sink current
0.4
Ω
NOTES:
6. Limits established by characterization and are not production tested.
7. 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.
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1.6V<PWM<3.2V
1.1V<PWM<2.8V
PWM
tPDHU
tPDLU
tPDTS
tUG_OFF_DB
tPDTS
UGATE
tFU
tRU
tPDHL
LGATE
tRL
tFL
tTSSHD
tPDLL
tPDLFUR
tPDUFLR
FIGURE 2. TIMING DIAGRAM
Operation and Adaptive Shoot-Through
Protection
Designed for high speed switching, the ISL6627 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” 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 user also has the option to program
the propagation delay as described in “Deadtime Programming”
on page 6. 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 UGATEPHASE 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. The user also has the option to program the propagation
delay as described in “Deadtime Programming” on page 6.
This driver is optimized for voltage regulators with a 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 charge injected into the lower gate
through the drain-to-gate capacitor of the lower MOSFET and help
prevent shoot through caused by the self turn-on of the lower
MOSFET due to high dV/dt of the switching node.
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Advanced PWM Protocol (Patent Pending)
The advanced PWM protocol of ISL6627 is specifically designed
to work with Intersil VR11.1 and VR12 controllers. When
ISL6627 detects a PSI# protocol sent by an Intersil
VR11.1/VR12 controller, it turns on diode emulation operation;
otherwise, it remains in normal CCM PWM mode.
Note that for a PWM low to tri-level (2.5V) transition, the LGATE
will not turn off until the its diode emulation minimum ON-time
of 330ns (typically) passes.
Diode Emulation
Diode emulation allows for higher converter efficiency under
light-load situations. With diode emulation active, the ISL6627
detects the zero current crossing of the output inductor and turns
off LGATE, preventing the low side MOSFET from sinking current
and ensuring discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) is achieved.
In DCM mode, LGATE has a minimum ON-time of 330ns
(typically).
Deadtime Programming
The part provides the user with the option to program either of the
two gate propagation delays (as defined in Figure 3) in order to
optimize the deadtime and maximize the efficiency of the circuit.
Tying the TD pin to either GND or VCC through a specified-value
resistor leads the driver to operate in fixed gate propagation delay
mode. Leaving the TD pin floating results in the driver operating
in adaptive deadtime mode. Refer to Table 1 for typical
programming resistor value options. Propagation delay has a
typical tolerance of 30%. As actual deadtime depends on FET
switching transition characteristics, while operating in fixed
propagation delay mode, the user needs to monitor the gate
transitions under worst-case operating conditions and use
appropriate design margin to prevent eventual shoot-through due
to insufficient dead time.
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where QG1 is the amount of gate charge per upper MOSFET at
VGS1 gate-source voltage and NQ1 is the number of control
(upper) 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 4.
PWM
1.6
LG
1.4
1.2
LG FALL TO UG RISE PROPAGATION DELAY
UG FALL TO LG RISE PROPAGATION DELAY
FIGURE 3. PROGRAMMABLE PROPAGATION DELAY
ILLUSTRATION
CBOOT_CAP (µF)
UG
1.
0.8
0.6
QGATE = 100nC
0.4
50nC
TABLE 1. TYPICAL DELAY PROGRAMMING RESISTOR VALUE
LG FALL TO
RESISTOR FROM RESISTOR FROM
UG RISE DELAY
TD TO GND
TD TO VCC
(ns)
(kΩ)
(kΩ)
UG FALL TO
LG RISE DELAY
(ns)
-
27
23
100
-
27
18
330
-
27
15
910
-
27
7
-
Short
40
18
-
100
25
18
-
360
17
18
Floating
Floating
Adaptive
Adaptive
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
FIGURE 4. BOOTSTRAP CAPACITANCE vs BOOT RIPPLE
VOLTAGE
Power Dissipation
Power-On Reset (POR) Function
VCC voltage level is monitored at all times. Once the VCC voltage
exceeds 3.85V (typically), operation of the driver is enabled and
the PWM input signal takes control of the gate drivers. If VCC
drops below the falling threshold of 3.52V (typically), operation of
the driver is disabled.
Internal Bootstrap Device
ISL6627 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 excursion. This reduces the potential for overstressing the
upper driver.
The bootstrap capacitor must have a voltage rating above the
maximum VCC voltage. Its capacitance value can be estimated
from Equation 1:
Q GATE
C BOOT_CAP ≥ --------------------------------ΔV BOOT_CAP
(EQ. 1)
7
20nC
ΔVBOOT_CAP (V)
short
Q G1 • VCC
Q GATE = --------------------------- • N Q1
V GS1
0.2
Package power dissipation is mainly a function of the switching
frequency (FSW), the output drive impedance, the layout
resistance, the selected MOSFET’s internal gate resistance and its
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 improvement suggestions. The total driver
power loss, essentially MOSFETs’ gate charge and driver internal
circuitry losses, can be estimated using Equations 2 and 3,
respectively.
P Qg_TOT = P Qg_Q1 + P Qg_Q2 + I Q • VCC
Q G1 • UVCC 2
P Qg_Q1 = ----------------------------------- • F SW • N Q1
V GS1
(EQ. 2)
Q G2 • LVCC 2
P Qg_Q2 = ---------------------------------- • F SW • N Q2
V GS2
⎛ Q G1 • UVCC • N Q1 Q G2 • LVCC • N Q2⎞
I DR = ⎜ ------------------------------------------------ + ------------------------------------------------⎟ • F SW + I Q
V GS1
V GS2
⎝
⎠
(EQ. 3)
where the gate charge (QG1 and QG2) is defined at a particular
gate to source voltage (VGS1 and VGS2) in the corresponding
MOSFET datasheet; 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 bias power of the driver without a load.
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Layout Considerations
P DR = P DR_UP + P DR_LOW + I Q • VCC
R LO1
R HI1
⎛
⎞ P Qg_Q1
P DR_UP = ⎜ ----------------------------------- + -------------------------------------⎟ • ------------------2
⎝ R HI1 + R EXT1 R LO1 + R EXT1⎠
(EQ. 4)
R HI2
R LO2
⎛
⎞ P Qg_Q2
P DR_LOW = ⎜ ----------------------------------- + -------------------------------------⎟ • ------------------R
+
R
R
+
R
2
⎝ HI2
EXT2
LO2
EXT2⎠
R GI1
R EXT1 = R G1 + -----------N
Q1
• Keep decoupling circuit loops (VCC-GND and BOOT-PHASE) as
short as possible.
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 5 and 6 show the typical upper and
lower gate drives turn-on current paths.
BOOT
VCC
D
CGD
RHI1
RLO1
G
RG1
CDS
RGI1
CGS
Q1
S
PHASE
FIGURE 5. TYPICAL UPPER-GATE DRIVE TURN-ON PATH
VCC
D
CGD
RHI2
RLO2
G
RG2
CDS
RGI2
CGS
Q2
S
FIGURE 6. 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 absolute maximum rating of the devices. 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.
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A good layout helps reduce the ringing on the switching (PHASE)
node and significantly lower the stress applied to the MOSFETs as
well as the driver. The following advice is meant to lead to an
optimized layout:
• 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.
In addition, connecting the thermal pad of the DFN package to
the power ground through one or several vias 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.
Upper MOSFET Self Turn-On Effects at Startup
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 CGD/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 measurably affecting
normal performance and efficiency.
The coupling effect can be roughly estimated with 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 7 provides a visual reference for this
phenomenon and its potential solution.
–V
DS
⎛
-------------------------------⎞
dV
⎜
-----⋅
R
⋅ C iss⎟
dV
⎟
V GS_MILLER = ------ ⋅ R ⋅ C rss ⎜ 1 – e dt
⎜
⎟
dt
⎜
⎟
⎝
⎠
R = R UGPH + R GI
C rss = C GD
(EQ. 5)
C iss = C GD + C GS
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General PowerPAD Design Considerations
VCC
BOOT
VIN
D
CBOOT
CGD
DL
G
RUGPH
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DU
UGATE
CDS
RGI
CGS
QUPPER
S
PHASE
Figure 8 shows the recommended use of vias on the thermal pad
to remove heat from the IC. This typical array populates the
thermal pad footprint with vias spaced three times the radius
distance from the center of each via. Small via size is advisable,
but not to the extent that solder reflow becomes difficult.
All vias should be connected to the pad potential, with low
thermal resistance for efficient heat transfer. Complete
connection of the plated-through hole to each plane is important.
It is not recommended to use “thermal relief” patterns to connect
the vias.
FIGURE 7. GATE TO SOURCE RESISTOR TO REDUCE UPPER
MOSFET MILLER COUPLING
FIGURE 8. PCB VIA PATTERN
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Revision History
The revision history provided is for informational purposes only and is believed to be accurate, but not warranted. Please go to web to make
sure you have the latest Rev.
DATE
January 24, 2014
REVISION
CHANGE
FN6992.1 On page 3 - added pin 10 to the description:
PHASE - 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.
On page 10 - Updated "Products" verbiage to "About Intersil" verbiage
On page 11 - Updated POD L10.3x3 from rev 6 to rev 9.
Updates since rev 6:
Removed package outline and included center to center distance between lands on recommended land pattern.
Removed Note 4 "Dimension b applies to the metallized terminal and is measured between 0.18mm and 0.30mm
from the terminal tip." since it is not applicable to this package. Renumbered notes accordingly.
Corrected L-shaped leads in Bottom view and land pattern so that they align with the rest of the leads (L shaped
leads were shorter).
Added missing dimension 0.415 in Typical Recommended land pattern.
September 22, 2011 FN6992.0 Initial release.
About Intersil
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Package Outline Drawing
L10.3x3
10 LEAD DUAL FLAT PACKAGE (DFN)
Rev 9, 10/13
3.00
5
PIN #1 INDEX AREA
A
B
1
5
PIN 1
INDEX AREA
(4X)
3.00
2.00
8x 0.50
2
10 x 0.23
0.10
1.60
TOP VIEW
10x 0.35
BOTTOM VIEW
(4X)
0.10 M C A B
0.415
0.200
0.23
0.35
(10 x 0.55)
SEE DETAIL "X"
(10x 0.23)
1.00
MAX
0.10 C
0.20
2.00
(8x 0.50)
BASE PLANE
C
SEATING PLANE
0.08 C
SIDE VIEW
0.415
C
0.20 REF
4
1.60
0.05
2.85 TYP
TYPICAL RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
DETAIL "X"
NOTES:
1.
Dimensions are in millimeters.
Dimensions in ( ) for Reference Only.
2.
Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to ASME Y14.5m-1994.
3.
Unless otherwise specified, tolerance : Decimal ± 0.05
4.
Tiebar shown (if present) is a non-functional feature.
5.
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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