ACTIVE-SEMI ACT8796 Six channel integrated power management ic for handheld portable equipment Datasheet

ACT8796
Rev1, 10-Oct-08
Six Channel Integrated Power Management IC
for Handheld Portable Equipment
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
• Multiple Patents Pending
• Six Integrated Regulators
The patent-pending ACT8796 is a complete, costeffective, highly-efficient ActivePMUTM power management solution that is ideal for a wide range of
portable handheld equipment. This device integrates three step-down DC/DC converters and
three low dropout linear regulators (LDOs) into a
single, thin, space-saving package. An I2C Serial
Interface provides programmability for the DC/DC
converters and LDOs.
− 750mA PWM Step-Down DC/DC
− 750mA PWM Step-Down DC/DC
− 550mA PWM Step-Down DC/DC
− 250mA Low Noise LDO
− 250mA Low Noise LDO
− 250mA Low Noise LDO
• I2CTM Compatible Serial Interface
REG1, REG2 and REG3 are fixed-frequency, current-mode PWM step-down DC/DC converters that
are optimized for high efficiency and are capable of
supplying up to 750mA, 750mA and 550mA, respectively. REG4, REG5 and REG6 are low noise,
high PSRR linear regulators that are capable of
supplying up to 250mA each.
− Programmable Output Voltages
− Configurable Operating Modes
• Minimal External Components
• 4x4mm, Thin-QFN (TQFN44-24) Package
− Only 0.75mm Height
− RoHS Compliant
The ACT8796 is available in a tiny 4mm x 4mm 24pin Thin-QFN package that is just 0.75mm thin.
APPLICATIONS
• Portable Devices and PDAs
• Wireless Handhelds
• DMB Enabled Devices
• GPS Receivers, etc.
SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
REG2
Battery
Step-Down
DC/DC
nMSTR
nRSTO
PWRHLD
ON3
REG3
System
Control
Step-Down
DC/DC
SCL
REG4
SDA
LDO
OUT1
1.1V to 4.4V
Up to 750mA
REG1
REG5
Step-Down
DC/DC
LDO
REG6
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LDO
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OUT2
1.1V to 4.4V
Up to 750mA
OUT3
1.1V to 4.4V
Up to 550mA
OUT4
0.645V to 3.7V
Up to 250mA
Pb-free
OUT5
1.4V to 3.7V
Up to 250mA
OUT6
1.4V to 3.7V
Up to 250mA
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
VP1
To Battery
ACT8796
REG1
SCL
Serial
Interface
SDA
SW1
OUT1
OUT1
GP12
VP2
To Battery
INL
nMSTR
REG2
SW2
PUSH
BUTTON
OUT2
OUT2
GP12
OUT2
VP3
nRSTO
SW3
REG3
PWRHLD
OUT3
System
Control
OUT3
GP3
ON3
INL
LDO
REG4
REFBP
To Battery
To Battery
OUT4
OUT4
Reference
LDO
REG5
GA
LDO
REG6
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OUT5
OUT5
OUT6
OUT6
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ORDERING INFORMATIONcd
PART NUMBER
ACT8796QLGHW-T
VOUT1 VOUT2 VOUT3
3.0V
3.3V
1.35V
VOUT4 VOUT5 VOUT6 PACKAGE
1.35V
2.8V
1.8V
PINS
TEMPERATURE
RANGE
24
-40°C to +85°C
TQFN44-24
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CODES (VOUT1 AND VOUT2)
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
1.2V
1.5V
1.8V
2.5V
3.0V
3.3V
2.8V
c: Output voltage options detailed in this table represent standard voltage options, and are available for samples or production orders.
Additional output voltage options, as detailed in the Output Voltage Codes table, are available for production subject to minimum order
quantities. Contact Active-Semi for more information regarding semi-custom output voltage combinations.
d: All Active-Semi components are RoHS Compliant and with Pb-free plating unless specified differently. The term Pb-free means
semiconductor products that are in compliance with current RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) standards.
PIN CONFIGURATION
TOP VIEW
INL
OUT6
OUT5
GP3
SW3
VP3
24
23
22
21
20
19
OUT4
1
18
OUT3
SCL
2
17
GA
SDA
3
16
REFBP
GA
4
15
PWRHLD
nMSTR
5
14
ON3
nRSTO
6
13
OUT2
ACT8796
EP
10
11
12
GP12
SW2
VP2
9
SW1
OUT1
8
VP1
7
Thin - QFN (TQFN44-24)
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS
PIN
NAME
DESCRIPTION
1
OUT4
2
SCL
Clock Input for I2C Serial Interface. Data is read on the rising edge of the clock.
3
SDA
Data Input for I2C Serial Interface. Data is read on the rising edge of the clock.
4, 17
GA
5
nMSTR
Master Enable Input. Drive nMSTR to GA or to a logic low to enable the IC. REG1, REG2, and
REG3 are enabled while nMSTR is asserted.
6
nRSTO
Open-Drain Reset Output. nRSTO asserts low for the reset timeout period of 300ms whenever the
IC is enabled.
7
OUT1
Output Feedback Sense for REG1. Connect this pin directly to the output node to connect the internal feedback network to the output voltage.
8
VP1
Power Input for REG1. Bypass to GP12 with a high quality ceramic capacitor placed as close as
possible to the IC.
9
SW1
Switching Node Output for REG1. Connect this pin to the switching end of the inductor.
10
GP12
Power Ground for REG1 and REG2. Connect GA, GP12, and GP3 together at a single point as
close to the IC as possible.
11
SW2
Switching Node Output for REG2. Connect this pin to the switching end of the inductor.
12
VP2
Power Input for REG2. Bypass to GP12 with a high quality ceramic capacitor placed as close as
possible to the IC.
13
OUT2
Output Feedback Sense for REG2. Connect this pin directly to the output node to connect the internal feedback network to the output voltage.
14
ON3
Enable Input for REG3, ON3 is functional only when PWRHLD is driven high. Drive ON3 to a logic
high to turn on the REG3. Drive ON3 to a logic low to turn off the REG3.
15
PWRHLD
Power Hold Input. Drive PWRHLD to logic high to enable the IC. Drive PWRHLD to a logic low to
disable all regulators.
16
REFBP
Reference Noise Bypass. Connect a 0.01µF ceramic capacitor from REFBP to GA. This pin is discharged to GA in shutdown.
18
OUT3
Output Feedback Sense for REG3. Connect this pin directly to the output node to connect the internal feedback network to the output voltage.
19
VP3
Power Input for REG3. Bypass to GP3 with a high quality ceramic capacitor placed as close as
possible to the IC.
20
SW3
Switching Node Output for REG3. Connect this pin to the switching end of the inductor.
21
GP3
Power Ground for REG3. Connect GA, GP12, and GP3 together at a single point as close to the IC
as possible.
22
OUT5
Output Voltage for REG5. Capable of delivering up to 250mA of output current. The output is discharged to G with 650Ω load when disabled.
23
OUT6
Output Voltage for REG6. Capable of delivering up to 250mA of output current. The output is discharged to G with 650Ω load when disabled.
24
INL
Power Input for REG4, REG5 and REG6. Bypass to GA with a high quality ceramic capacitor
placed as close as possible to the IC.
EP
EP
Exposed Pad. Must be soldered to ground on PCB.
Output Voltage for REG4. Capable of delivering up to 250mA of output current. The output is discharged to G with 650Ω load when disabled.
Analog Ground. Connect GA directly to a quiet ground node. Connect GA, GP12, and GP3 together
at a single point as close to the IC as possible.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGSc
PARAMETER
VALUE
UNIT
VP1, VP2, SW1, SW2 to GP12
VP3, SW3 to GP3
SCL, SDA, INL, OUT1, OUT2, OUT3, OUT4, OUT5, OUT6, ON3, REFBP, nRSTO,
PWRHLD, nMSTR to GA
-0.3 to +6
V
SW1 to VP1
SW2 to VP2
SW3 to VP3
-6 to +0.3
V
-0.3 to +0.3
V
Junction to Ambient Thermal Resistance (θJA)
30
°C/W
RMS Power Dissipation (TA = 70°C)
1.8
W
-40 to 85
°C
Junction Temperature
125
°C
Storage Temperature
-55 to 150
°C
300
°C
GP12, GP3 to GA
Operating Temperature Range
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)
c: Do not exceed these limits to prevent damage to the device. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for long periods may
affect device reliability.
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SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
REGISTER DESCRIPTIONS
Table 1:
Global Register Map
OUTPUT
ADDRESS
DATA (DEFAULT VALUE)
HEX
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
REG1
10h
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
R
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
REG1
11h
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
0
REG1
12h
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
REG1
13h
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
R
R
R
R
R
0
R
1
REG2
20h
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
R
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
REG2
21h
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
0
REG2
22h
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
REG2
23h
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
R
R
R
R
R
0
R
1
REG3
30h
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
R
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
REG3
31h
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
0
REG3
32h
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
REG3
33h
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
R
R
R
R
R
0
R
1
REG4
03h
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
R
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
REG4
40h
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
R
R
0
R
R
R
R
R
REG5
41h
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
R
R
0
V
V
V
V
V
REG6
42h
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
R
R
0
V
V
V
V
V
REG456CFG
43h
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
R
R
R
1
1
1
0
R
KEY:
R: Read-Only bits. No Default Assigned.
V: Default Values Depend on Voltage Option. Default Values May Vary.
Note: Addresses other than those specified in Table 1 may be used for factory settings. Do not access any registers other than those
specified in Table 1.
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SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
(VVSYS = 3.6V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
Oscillator Frequency vs. Temperature
ACT8796-001
1.71
Frequency (MHz)
1.68
1.65
1.62
1.59
1.56
1.53
1.50
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
85
Temperature (°C)
Startup Sequence
ACT8796-002
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH1: VnMSTR, 5V/div
CH2: VnRSTO, 2V/div
CH3: VPWRHLD, 5V/div
CH4: VOUT1, 2V/div
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SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VINL = 3.6V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
INL Operating Voltage Range
TYP
2.6
INL UVLO Threshold
INL Voltage Rising
INL UVLO Hysteresis
INL Voltage Falling
Oscillator Frequency
INL Supply Current
MIN
2.25
UNIT
5.5
V
2.55
V
80
1.35
PWRHLD = ON3 = GA
nMSTR Internal Pull-Up Resistance
2.4
MAX
250
1.6
mV
1.85
MHz
1.5
µA
500
kΩ
Logic High Input Voltage
PWRHLD, ON3, nMSTR
Logic Low Input Voltage
PWRHLD, ON3, nMSTR
0.4
V
Logic Low Output Voltage
ISINK = 5mA
0.3
V
Leakage Current
nRSTO, VnRSTO = 4.2V
1
µA
360
ms
nRSTO Delay
1.4
240
V
300
Thermal Shutdown Temperature
Temperature rising
160
°C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
Temperature falling
20
°C
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SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
I2C INTERFACE ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VINL = 3.6V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
SCL, SDA Low Input Voltage
SCL, SDA High Input Voltage
TYP
MAX
UNIT
0.4
V
1.4
SCL, SDA Leakage Current
SDA Low Output Voltage
IOL = 5mA
SCL Clock Period, tSCL
fSCL clock freq = 400kHz
V
1
µA
0.3
V
2.5
µs
SDA Data In Setup Time to SCL High, tSU
100
ns
SDA Data Out Hold Time after SCL Low, tHD
300
ns
SDA Data Low Setup Time to SCL Low, tST
Start Condition
100
ns
SDA Data High Hold Time after Clock High, tHP
Stop Condition
100
ns
Figure 1:
I2C Serial Bus Timing
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SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
General Description
The ACT8796 offers an array of system management functions that allow it to provide optimal performance in a wide range of applications.
I2C Serial Interface
At the core of the ACT8796's flexible architecture is
an I2C interface that permits optional programming
capability to enhance overall system performance.
To ensure compatibility with a wide range of system
processors, the ACT8796 uses standard I2C commands; I2C write-byte commands are used to program the ACT8796, and I2C read-byte commands
are used to read the ACT8796's internal registers.
The ACT8796 always operates as a slave device,
and is addressed using a 7-bit slave address followed by an eighth bit, which indicates whether the
transaction is a read-operation or a write-operation,
[1011011x].
SDA is a bi-directional data line and SCL is a clock
input. The master initiates a transaction by issuing a
START condition, defined by SDA transitioning from
high to low while SCL is high. Data is transferred in
8-bit packets, beginning with the MSB, and is
clocked-in on the rising edge of SCL. Each packet
of data is followed by an Acknowledge (ACK) bit,
used to confirm that the data was transmitted successfully.
For more information regarding the I2C 2-wire serial
interface, go to the NXP website: http://www.nxp.com
System Startup and Shutdown
The ACT8796 features a flexible control architecture that supports a variety of software-controlled
enable/disable functions that make it a simple yet
flexible and highly configurable solution. The
ACT8796 is automatically enabled when either of
the following conditions exists:
1) nMSTR is asserted low, or
2) PWRHLD is asserted high.
If either of these conditions is true, the ACT8796
enables REG1, REG2, REG4, and may be REG3
powering up the system processor so that the
startup and shutdown sequences may be controlled
via software. These startup conditions are described in detail below.
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Manual Enable Due to Asserting nMSTR Low
System startup is initiated when the user presses
the push-button, asserting nMSTR low. When this
occurs, REG1, REG2, REG3, and REG4 are enabled and nRSTO is asserted low to hold the microprocessor in RESET for 260ms. nRSTO goes highZ upon expiration of the reset timer, de-asserting
the processor's reset input and allowing the microprocessor to initiate its power up sequence. Once
the power-up routine is successfully completed, the
microprocessor must assert PWRHLD so that the
ACT8796 remains enabled after the push-button is
released by the user. Upon completion of the startup sequence the processor assumes control of the
power system and all further operation is softwarecontrolled.
Manual Enable Due to Asserting PWRHLD High
The ACT8796 is compatible with applications that
do not utilize its push-button control function, and
may be enabled by simply driving PWRHLD to a
logic-high to enable REG1, REG2, and REG4. In
this case, the signal driving PWRHLD controls enable/disable timing, although software-controlled
enable/disable sequences are still supported if the
processor assumes control of the power system
once the startup sequence is completed.
Shutdown Sequence
Once a successful power-up routine is completed,
the system processor controls the operation of the
power system, including the system shutdown timing and sequence. When using the application circuits shown in Figure 2, the nIRQ signal is asserted
when nMSTR is asserted low, providing a simple
means of alerting the system processor when the
user wishes to shut the system down. Asserting
nIRQ interrupts the system processor, initiating an
interrupt service routine in the processor which will
reveal that the user pressed the push-button. The
microprocessor may validate the input, such as by
ensuring that the push-button is asserted for a minimum amount of time, then initiates a software controlled power-down routine, the final step of which is
to de-assert the PWRHLD input, disabling the regulators and shutting the system down.
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION (CONT’D)
nMSTR Enable Input
nIRQ Output
In most applications, connect nMSTR to an active
low, momentary push-button switch to utilize the
ACT8796's closed-loop enable/disable functionality.
If a momentary-on switch is not used, drive nMSTR
to GA or to a logic low to initiate a startup sequence.
Figure 2 shows two simple circuits that can be used
to generate nIRQ, a processor interrupt signal,
which can be used as part of the ACT8796’s pushbutton control logic. This signal is typically used to
drive the interrupt input of the system processor,
and is useful in a variety of software-controlled enable/disable control routines. Figure 2A provides an
active-low, open-collector push-button status output
that sinks current when nMSTR is driven to a logiclow. Figure 2B provides an active-high, opencollector push-button status output that sources
current when nMSTR is driven to a logic-low.
Enable/Disable Inputs
The ACT8796 provides two manual enable/disable
inputs, PWRHLD and ON3. PWRHLD is the master
enable input. When driven high, PWRHLD enables
REG1, REG2, and REG4, and also activates the
enable/disable control logic for the other regulators.
ON3 is the enable input for REG3, and is active
when either of the following conditions exists:
1) nMSTR is asserted low, or
2) PWRHLD is asserted high.
Power-On Reset Output
The ACT8796 integrates a 260ms power-on reset
generator, reducing system size and cost. nRSTO
is an open-drain output. Connect a 10kΩ or greater
pull-up resistor from nRSTO to an appropriate voltage supply. nRSTO asserts low upon startup and
remains low until the reset-timeout period expires,
at which point nRSTO goes high-Z.
Thermal Shutdown
The ACT8796 integrates thermal shutdown protection circuitry to prevent damage resulting from excessive thermal stress, as may be encountered under fault conditions. This circuitry disables all regulators if the ACT8796 die temperature exceeds
160°C, and prevents the regulators from being enabled until the IC temperature drops by 20°C (typ).
Figure 2:
Simple Circuits
VCC
OUT2
100k
nMSTR
INL
100k
500k
ACT8796
OUT2
PB
VCC
100k
nIRQ
PB
CPU
nIRQ
ACT8796
100k
(A)
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STEP-DOWN DC/DC CONVERTERS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (REG1)
(VVP1 = 3.6V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
VP1 Operating Voltage Range
MIN
3.1
VP1 UVLO Threshold
Input Voltage Rising
VP1 UVLO Hysteresis
Input Voltage Falling
2.9
Output Voltage Regulation Accuracy
REG1 is disabled, VVP1 = 4.2V
UNIT
5.5
V
3.1
V
mV
130
200
µA
0.1
1
µA
VNOM1 < 1.3V, IOUT1 = 10mA
-2.4%
VNOM1c
+1.8%
VNOM1 ≥ 1.3V, IOUT1 = 10mA
-1.2%
VNOM1
+1.8%
Line Regulation
VVP1 = Max(VNOM1 + 1V, 3.2V) to 5.5V
Load Regulation
IOUT1 = 10mA to 750mA
Current Limit
Oscillator Frequency
3
MAX
80
Standby Supply Current
Shutdown Supply Current
TYP
VOUT1 ≥ 20% of VNOM1
V
0.15
%/V
0.0017
%/mA
0.85
1.1
A
1.35
1.6
1.85
MHz
VOUT1 = 0V
530
PMOS On-Resistance
ISW1 = -100mA
0.28
0.50
Ω
NMOS On-Resistance
ISW1 = 100mA
0.20
0.35
Ω
SW1 Leakage Current
VVP1 = 5.5V, VSW1 = 5.5V or 0V
1
µA
kHz
Power Good Threshold
94
%VNOM1
Minimum On-Time
70
ns
c: VNOM1 refers to the nominal output voltage level for VOUT1 as defined by the Ordering Information section.
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STEP-DOWN DC/DC CONVERTERS
REGISTER DESCRIPTIONS
Note: See Table 1 for default register settings.
Table 2:
REG1 Control Register Map
ADDRESS
DATA
D7
D6
D5
D4
10h
R
VRANGE
11h
R
R
R
R
12h
R
R
R
13h
R
R
R
D3
D2
D1
D0
R
R
R
MODE
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
W/E
OK
ON
VSET
R: Read-Only bits. Default Values May Vary.
W/E: Write-Exact bits. Read/Write bits which must be written exactly as specified in Table 1
Table 3:
REG1 Control Register Bit Descriptions
ADDRESS
NAME
BIT
ACCESS
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
10h
VSET
[5:0]
R/W
REG1 Output Voltage Selection
See Table 4
10h
VRANGE
[6]
R/W
REG1 Voltage Range
Selection
[7]
R
[0]
R/W
11h
[7:1]
R
READ ONLY
12h
[7:0]
R
READ ONLY
10h
11h
MODE
0
Min VOUT = 1.1V
1
Min VOUT = 1.25V
READ ONLY
Mode Selection
0
PWM/PFM
1
Forced PWM
0
REG1 Disable
1
REG1 Enable
0
Output is not OK
1
Output is OK
13h
ON
[0]
R/W
REG1 Enable
13h
OK
[1]
R
REG1 Power-OK
13h
[2]
W/E
WRITE-EXACT
13h
[7:3]
R
READ ONLY
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Table 4:
REG1/VSET[ ] Output Voltage Setting
REG1/VSET[5:4]
REG1/VSET[3:0]
REG1/VRANGE[ ] = [0]
REG1/VRANGE[ ] = [1]
00
01
10
11
00
01
10
11
0000
N/A
N/A
1.455
1.860
1.250
2.050
2.850
3.650
0001
N/A
N/A
1.480
1.890
1.300
2.100
2.900
3.700
0010
N/A
1.100
1.505
1.915
1.350
2.150
2.950
3.750
0011
N/A
1.125
1.530
1.940
1.400
2.200
3.000
3.800
0100
N/A
1.150
1.555
1.965
1.450
2.250
3.050
3.850
0101
N/A
1.175
1.585
1.990
1.500
2.300
3.100
3.900
0110
N/A
1.200
1.610
2.015
1.550
2.350
3.150
3.950
0111
N/A
1.225
1.635
2.040
1.600
2.400
3.200
4.000
1000
N/A
1.255
1.660
2.065
1.650
2.450
3.250
4.050
1001
N/A
1.280
1.685
2.090
1.700
2.500
3.300
4.100
1010
N/A
1.305
1.710
2.115
1.750
2.550
3.350
4.150
1011
N/A
1.330
1.735
2.140
1.800
2.600
3.400
4.200
1100
N/A
1.355
1.760
2.165
1.850
2.650
3.450
4.250
1101
N/A
1.380
1.785
2.190
1.900
2.700
3.500
4.300
1110
N/A
1.405
1.810
2.200
1.950
2.750
3.550
4.350
1111
N/A
1.430
1.835
2.245
2.000
2.800
3.600
4.400
(N/A): Not Available
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (REG2)
(VVP2 = 3.6V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
VP2 Operating Voltage Range
MIN
3.1
VP2 UVLO Threshold
Input Voltage Rising
VP2 UVLO Hysteresis
Input Voltage Falling
2.9
Output Voltage Regulation Accuracy
REG2 Disabled, VVP2 = 4.2V
0.1
c
VNOM2 < 1.3V, IOUT2 = 10mA
-2.4%
VNOM2
VNOM2 ≥ 1.3V, IOUT2 = 10mA
-1.2%
VNOM2
VVP2 = Max(VNOM2 + 1V, 3.2V) to 5.5V
Load Regulation
IOUT2 = 10mA to 750mA
Current Limit
VOUT2 ≥ 20% of VNOM2
UNIT
5.5
V
3.1
V
mV
130
Line Regulation
Oscillator Frequency
3
MAX
80
Standby Supply Current
Shutdown Supply Current
TYP
200
µA
1
µA
+1.8%
+1.8%
V
0.15
%/V
0.0017
%/mA
0.85
1.1
A
1.35
1.6
1.85
MHz
VOUT2 = 0V
530
PMOS On-Resistance
ISW2 = -100mA
0.28
0.50
Ω
NMOS On-Resistance
ISW2 = 100mA
0.20
0.35
Ω
SW2 Leakage Current
VVP2 = 5.5V, VSW2 = 5.5V or 0V
1
µA
kHz
Power Good Threshold
94
%VNOM2
Minimum On-Time
70
ns
c: VNOM2 refers to the nominal output voltage level for VOUT2 as defined by the Ordering Information section.
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Note: See Table 1 for default register settings.
Table 5:
REG2 Control Register Map
ADDRESS
DATA
D7
D6
D5
D4
20h
R
VRANGE
21h
R
R
R
R
22h
R
R
R
23h
R
R
R
D3
D2
D1
D0
R
R
R
MODE
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
W/E
OK
ON
VSET
R: Read-Only bits. Default Values May Vary.
W/E: Write-Exact bits. Read/Write bits which must be written exactly as specified in Table 1
Table 6:
REG2 Control Register Bit Descriptions
ADDRESS
NAME
BIT
ACCESS
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
20h
VSET
[5:0]
R/W
REG2 Output Voltage Selection
See Table 7
20h
VRANGE
[6]
R/W
REG2 Voltage Range
Selection
[7]
R
[0]
R/W
21h
[7:1]
R
READ ONLY
22h
[7:0]
R
READ ONLY
20h
21h
MODE
0
Min VOUT = 1.1V
1
Min VOUT = 1.25V
READ ONLY
Mode Selection
0
PWM/PFM
1
Forced PWM
0
REG2 Disable
1
REG2 Enable
0
Output is not OK
1
Output is OK
23h
ON
[0]
R/W
REG2 Enable
23h
OK
[1]
R
REG2 Power-OK
23h
[2]
W/E
WRITE-EXACT
23h
[7:3]
R
READ ONLY
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Table 7:
REG2/VSET[ ] Output Voltage Setting
REG2/VSET[5:4]
REG2/VSET[3:0]
REG2/VRANGE[ ] = [0]
REG2/VRANGE[ ] = [1]
00
01
10
11
00
01
10
11
0000
N/A
N/A
1.455
1.860
1.250
2.050
2.850
3.650
0001
N/A
N/A
1.480
1.890
1.300
2.100
2.900
3.700
0010
N/A
1.100
1.505
1.915
1.350
2.150
2.950
3.750
0011
N/A
1.125
1.530
1.940
1.400
2.200
3.000
3.800
0100
N/A
1.150
1.555
1.965
1.450
2.250
3.050
3.850
0101
N/A
1.175
1.585
1.990
1.500
2.300
3.100
3.900
0110
N/A
1.200
1.610
2.015
1.550
2.350
3.150
3.950
0111
N/A
1.225
1.635
2.040
1.600
2.400
3.200
4.000
1000
N/A
1.255
1.660
2.065
1.650
2.450
3.250
4.050
1001
N/A
1.280
1.685
2.090
1.700
2.500
3.300
4.100
1010
N/A
1.305
1.710
2.115
1.750
2.550
3.350
4.150
1011
N/A
1.330
1.735
2.140
1.800
2.600
3.400
4.200
1100
N/A
1.355
1.760
2.165
1.850
2.650
3.450
4.250
1101
N/A
1.380
1.785
2.190
1.900
2.700
3.500
4.300
1110
N/A
1.405
1.810
2.200
1.950
2.750
3.550
4.350
1111
N/A
1.430
1.835
2.245
2.000
2.800
3.600
4.400
(N/A): Not Available
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (REG3)
(VVP3 = 3.6V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
VP3 Operating Voltage Range
MIN
3.1
VP3 UVLO Threshold
Input Voltage Rising
VP3 UVLO Hysteresis
Input Voltage Falling
2.9
Output Voltage Regulation Accuracy
REG3 Disabled, VVP3 = 4.2V
0.1
c
VNOM3 < 1.3V, IOUT3 = 10mA
-2.4%
VNOM3
VNOM3 ≥ 1.3V, IOUT3 = 10mA
-1.2%
VNOM3
VVP3 = Max(VNOM3 + 1V, 3.2V) to 5.5V
Load Regulation
IOUT3 = 10mA to 550mA
Current Limit
VOUT3 ≥ 20% of VNOM3
UNIT
5.5
V
3.1
V
mV
130
Line Regulation
Oscillator Frequency
3
MAX
80
Standby Supply Current
Shutdown Supply Current
TYP
200
µA
1
µA
+1.8%
+1.8%
V
0.15
%/V
0.0017
%/mA
0.65
0.85
A
1.35
1.6
1.85
MHz
VOUT3 = 0V
530
PMOS On-Resistance
ISW3 = -100mA
0.35
0.60
Ω
NMOS On-Resistance
ISW3 = 100mA
0.23
0.40
Ω
SW3 Leakage Current
VVP3 = 5.5V, VSW3 = 5.5V or 0V
1
µA
kHz
Power Good Threshold
94
%VNOM3
Minimum On-Time
70
ns
c: VNOM3 refers to the nominal output voltage level for VOUT3 as defined by the Ordering Information section.
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Note: See Table 1 for default register settings.
Table 8:
REG3 Control Register Map
ADDRESS
DATA
D7
D6
D5
D4
30h
R
VRANGE
31h
R
R
R
R
32h
R
R
R
33h
R
R
R
D3
D2
D1
D0
R
R
R
MODE
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
W/E
OK
ON
VSET
R: Read-Only bits. Default Values May Vary.
W/E: Write-Exact bits. Read/Write bits which must be written exactly as specified in Table 1
Table 9:
REG3 Control Register Bit Descriptions
ADDRESS
NAME
BIT
ACCESS
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
30h
VSET
[5:0]
R/W
REG3 Output Voltage Selection
See Table 10
30h
VRANGE
[6]
R/W
REG3 Voltage Range
Selection
[7]
R
[0]
R/W
31h
[7:1]
R
READ ONLY
32h
[7:0]
R
READ ONLY
30h
31h
MODE
0
Min VOUT = 1.1V
1
Min VOUT = 1.25V
READ ONLY
Mode Selection
0
PWM/PFM
1
Forced PWM
0
REG3 Disable
1
REG3 Enable
0
Output is not OK
1
Output is OK
33h
ON
[0]
R/W
REG3 Enable
33h
OK
[1]
R
REG3 Power-OK
33h
[2]
W/E
WRITE-EXACT
33h
[7:3]
R
READ ONLY
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Table 10:
REG3/VSET[ ] Output Voltage Setting
REG3/VSET[5:4]
REG3/VSET[3:0]
REG3/VRANGE[ ] = [0]
REG3/VRANGE[ ] = [1]
00
01
10
11
00
01
10
11
0000
N/A
N/A
1.455
1.860
1.250
2.050
2.850
3.650
0001
N/A
N/A
1.480
1.890
1.300
2.100
2.900
3.700
0010
N/A
1.100
1.505
1.915
1.350
2.150
2.950
3.750
0011
N/A
1.125
1.530
1.940
1.400
2.200
3.000
3.800
0100
N/A
1.150
1.555
1.965
1.450
2.250
3.050
3.850
0101
N/A
1.175
1.585
1.990
1.500
2.300
3.100
3.900
0110
N/A
1.200
1.610
2.015
1.550
2.350
3.150
3.950
0111
N/A
1.225
1.635
2.040
1.600
2.400
3.200
4.000
1000
N/A
1.255
1.660
2.065
1.650
2.450
3.250
4.050
1001
N/A
1.280
1.685
2.090
1.700
2.500
3.300
4.100
1010
N/A
1.305
1.710
2.115
1.750
2.550
3.350
4.150
1011
N/A
1.330
1.735
2.140
1.800
2.600
3.400
4.200
1100
N/A
1.355
1.760
2.165
1.850
2.650
3.450
4.250
1101
N/A
1.380
1.785
2.190
1.900
2.700
3.500
4.300
1110
N/A
1.405
1.810
2.200
1.950
2.750
3.550
4.350
1111
N/A
1.430
1.835
2.245
2.000
2.800
3.600
4.400
(N/A): Not Available
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
(ACT8796QLCIA, VVP1 = VVP2 = VVP3 = 3.6V, L = 3.3µH, CVP1 = CVP2 = CVP3 = 2.2µF, COUT1 = COUT2 = COUT3 = 10µF, TA = 25°C, unless
otherwise specified.)
REG1 Efficiency vs. Load Current
Efficiency (%)
90
4.2V
85
75
3.6V
85
80
75
70
70
65
65
60
60
1
10
1000
100
1
10
1000
Output Current (mA)
OUT1 Regulation Voltage
OUT2 Regulation Voltage
0.181
OUT2 Voltage Accuracy (%)
0.363
0.000
-0.181
-0.363
0.545 IOUT2 = 35mA
ACT8796-006
IOUT1 = 35mA
-0.545
0.363
0.181
0.000
-0.181
-0.363
-0.545
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
85
-40
-20
Temperature (°C)
20
40
60
85
REG2 MOSFET Resistance
REG1 MOSFET Resistance
400
PMOS
RDSON (mΩ)
PMOS
300
NMOS
200
ACT8796-008
500
ACT8796-007
400
0
Temperature (°C)
500
RDSON (mΩ)
100
Output Current (mA)
ACT8796-005
OUT1 Voltage Accuracy (%)
4.2V
90
80
0.545
VOUT2 = 2.8V
95
Efficiency (%)
3.6V
95
ACT8796-004
VOUT1 = 1.2V
REG2 Efficiency vs. Load Current
100
ACT8796-003
100
300
NMOS
200
100
100
0
0
3
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
3
5.5
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4.5
5.0
5.5
VP2 Voltage (V)
VP1 Voltage (V)
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otherwise specified.)
REG3 Efficiency vs. Load Current
95
ACT8796-009
VOUT2 = 1.8V
3.6V
90
Efficiency (%)
85
4.2V
80
75
70
60
65
55
50
10
1
100
1000
Output Current (mA)
OUT3 Regulation Voltage
OUT1 Voltage Accuracy (%)
ACT8796-010
0.666
IOUT1 = 35mA
0.444
0.222
0.0
-0.222
-0.444
-0.666
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
85
Temperature (°C)
REG3 MOSFET Resistance
450
RDSON (mΩ)
400
PMOS
350
ACT8796-011
500
300
250
NMOS
200
150
100
50
0
3
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
VP3 Voltage (V)
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
General Description
Programming the Output Voltage
REG1, REG2, and REG3 are fixed-frequency, current-mode, synchronous PWM step down converters that achieve peak efficiencies of up to 97%.
REG1 and REG2 are capable of supplying up to
750mA of output current, while REG3 supports up
to 550mA. These regulators operate with a fixed
frequency of 1.6MHz, minimizing noise in sensitive
applications and allowing the use of small external
components. Each of the step-down DC/DCs are
available with a variety of standard and custom output voltages, and each may be software-controlled
via the I2C interface by systems that require advanced power management functions.
By default, REG1, REG2, and REG3 each power
up and regulate to their default output voltage.
Once the system is enabled, each regulator's output
voltage may be independently programmed to a
different value, typically in order to reduce the
power consumption of a microprocessor in standby
mode. Program the output voltages via the I2C serial interface by writing to the REGx/VSETx[ ] and
REGx/VRANGE[ ] registers.
100% Duty Cycle Operation
REG1, REG2, and REG3 are each capable of operating at up to 100% duty cycle. During 100% dutycycle operation, the high-side power MOSFET is
held on continuously, providing a direct connection
from the input to the output (through the inductor),
ensuring the lowest possible dropout voltage in battery powered applications.
Synchronous Rectification
REG1, REG2, and REG3 each feature integrated nchannel synchronous rectifiers, maximizing efficiency and minimizing the total solution size and
cost by eliminating the need for external rectifiers.
Enabling and Disabling REG1, REG2,
and REG3
Enable/disable functionality is typically implemented
as part of a controlled enable/disable scheme utilizing nMSTR and other system control features of the
ACT8796. REG1 and REG2 are automatically enabled whenever either of the following conditions re
met:
1) nMSTR is driven low, or
2) PWRHLD is asserted high.
When none of these conditions are true, or if a
regulator’s ON[_] bit is set to [0], REG1 and REG2
are disabled, and each regulator’s quiescent supply
current drops to less than 1µA.
REG3 is enabled whenever ON3 is asserted high,
and is disabled whenever ON is asserted low or if
the REG3/ON[_] bit is set to [0].
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Programmable Operating Mode
By default, REG1, REG2 ,and REG3 each operate
in fixed-frequency PWM mode at medium to heavy
loads, then transition to a proprietary power-saving
mode at light loads in order to save power. In applications where low noise is critical, force fixedfrequency PWM operation across the entire load
current range, at the expense of light-load efficiency, by setting the REGx/MODE[ ] bit to [1].
Power-OK
REG1, REG2, and REG3 each feature a variety of
status bits that can be read by the system microprocessor. If either output voltage is lower than the
power-OK threshold, typically 6% below the programmed regulation voltage, REGx/OK[ ] will clear
to 0.
Soft-Start
REG1, REG2, and REG3 each include matched
soft-start circuitry. When enabled, the output voltages track the internal 80µs soft-start ramp and
both power up in a monotonic manner that is independent of loading on either output. This circuitry
ensures that each output powers up in a controlled
manner, greatly simplifying power sequencing design considerations.
Compensation
REG1, REG2, and REG3 utilize current-mode control and a proprietary internal compensation
scheme to simultaneously simplify external component selection and optimize transient performance
over their full operating range. No compensation
design is required; simply follow a few simple guidelines described below when choosing external components.
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Input Capacitor Selection
The input capacitor reduces peak currents and
noise induced upon the voltage source. A 2.2µF
ceramic capacitor for each of REG1, REG2, and
REG3 is recommended for most applications.
sufficient distance from switching nodes to prevent
noise injection. Finally, the exposed pad should be
directly connected to the backside ground plane
using multiple via to achieve low electrical and thermal resistance.
Output Capacitor Selection
For most applications, 10µF ceramic output capacitors are recommended for REG1, REG2, and
REG3. Although the these regulators were designed to take advantage of the benefits of ceramic
capacitors, namely small size and very-low ESR,
low-ESR tantalum capacitors can provide acceptable results as well.
Inductor Selection
REG1, REG2, and REG3 utilize current-mode control and a proprietary internal compensation
scheme to simultaneously simplify external component selection and optimize transient performance
over their full operating range. These devices were
optimized for operation with 3.3µH inductors, although inductors in the 2.2µH to 4.7µH range can
be used. Choose an inductor with a low DCresistance, and avoid inductor saturation by choosing inductors with DC ratings that exceed the maximum output current of the application by at least
30%.
PCB Layout Considerations
High switching frequencies and large peak currents
make PC board layout an important part of stepdown DC/DC converter design. A good design minimizes excessive EMI on the feedback paths and
voltage gradients in the ground plane, both of which
can result in instability or regulation errors. Stepdown DC/DCs exhibit discontinuous input current,
so the input capacitors should be placed as close
as possible to the IC, and avoiding the use of via if
possible. The inductor, input filter capacitor, and
output filter capacitor should be connected as close
together as possible, with short, direct, and wide
traces. The ground nodes for each regulator's
power loop should be connected at a single point in
a star-ground configuration, and this point should
be connected to the backside ground plane with
multiple via. The output node for each regulator
should be connected to its corresponding OUTx pin
through the shortest possible route, while keeping
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (REG4)
(VINL = 3.6V, COUT4 = 1µF, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
INL Operating Voltage Range
VINL Input Rising
UVLO Hysteresis
VINL Input Falling
2.9
V
3.1
V
V
VNOM4c
+1.8%
VNOM4 ≥ 1.3V, IOUT4 = 10mA
-1.2%
VNOM4
+1.8%
IOUT4 = 1mA to 250mA
mV
-0.004
%/mA
f = 1kHz, IOUT4 = 250mA, COUT4 = 1µF
60
f = 10kHz, IOUT4 = 250mA, COUT4 = 1µF
50
Regulator Enabled
40
Regulator Disabled
0
IOUT4 = 120mA, VOUT4 > 3.1V
100
dB
µA
200
250
VOUT4 = 95% of regulation voltage
280
Internal Soft-Start
V
0
Output Current
Current Limit3
5.5
-2.4%
Load Regulation Error
Dropout Voltaged
UNIT
VNOM4 < 1.3V, IOUT4 = 10mA
VINL = Max(VOUT4 + 0.5V, 3.6V) to 5.5V
Supply Current per Output
3
MAX
0.1
Line Regulation Error
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
TYP
3.1
INL UVLO Threshold
Output Voltage Accuracy
MIN
mV
mA
100
µs
Power Good Flag High Threshold
VOUT4, hysteresis = -4%
89
%
Output Noise
COUT4 = 10µF, f = 10Hz to 100kHz
40
µVRMS
Stable COUT4 Range
Discharge Resistor in Shutdown
1
LDO Disabled, DIS4[ ] = [1]
20
650
µF
Ω
c: VNOM4 refers to the nominal output voltage level for VOUT4 as defined by the Ordering Information section.
d: Dropout Voltage is defined as the differential voltage between input and output when the output voltage drops 100mV below the
regulation voltage at 1V differential voltage (for 2.8V output voltage or higher)
3: LDO current limit is defined as the output current at which the output voltage drops to 95% of the respective regulation voltage. Under heavy overload conditions the output current limit folds back by 30% (typ)
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (REG5)
(VINL = 3.6V, COUT5 = 1µF, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
INL Operating Voltage Range
VINL Input Rising
UVLO Hysteresis
VINL Input Falling
2.9
3.1
V
V
+2
TA = -40°C to 85°C
-2.5
VNOM5
+3
mV
-0.004
%/mA
f = 1kHz, IOUT5 = 250mA, COUT5 = 1µF
70
f = 10kHz, IOUT5 = 250mA, COUT5 = 1µF
60
Regulator Enabled
40
Regulator Disabled
0
IOUT5 = 120mA, VOUT5 > 3.1V
VOUT5 = 95% of regulation voltage
100
dB
µA
200
mV
250
mA
280
Internal Soft-Start
%
0
Output Current
Current Limit
V
VNOM5c
IOUT5 = 1mA to 250mA
3
5.5
-1.2
Load Regulation Error
Dropout Voltaged
UNIT
TA = 25°C
VINL = Max(VOUT5 + 0.5V, 3.6V) to 5.5V
Supply Current per Output
3
MAX
0.1
Line Regulation Error
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
TYP
3.1
INL UVLO Threshold
Output Voltage Accuracy
MIN
mA
100
µs
Power Good Flag High Threshold
VOUT5, hysteresis = -4%
89
%
Output Noise
COUT5 = 10µF, f = 10Hz to 100kHz
40
µVRMS
Stable COUT5 Range
Discharge Resistor in Shutdown
1
LDO Disabled, DIS5[ ] = [1]
20
650
µF
Ω
c: VNOM5 refers to the nominal output voltage level for VOUT5 as defined by the Ordering Information section.
d: Dropout Voltage is defined as the differential voltage between input and output when the output voltage drops 100mV below the
regulation voltage at 1V differential voltage (for 2.8V output voltage or higher)
3: LDO current limit is defined as the output current at which the output voltage drops to 95% of the respective regulation voltage. Under heavy overload conditions the output current limit folds back by 30% (typ)
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (REG6)
(VINL = 3.6V, COUT6 = 1µF, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
INL Operating Voltage Range
VINL Input Rising
UVLO Hysteresis
VINL Input Falling
2.9
V
3.1
V
V
VNOM6c
+2
TA = -40°C to 85°C
-2.5
VNOM6
+3
IOUT6 = 1mA to 250mA
mV
-0.004
%/mA
f = 1kHz, IOUT6 = 250mA, COUT6 = 1µF
70
f = 10kHz, IOUT6 = 250mA, COUT6 = 1µF
60
Regulator Enabled
40
Regulator Disabled
0
IOUT6 = 120mA, VOUT6 > 3.1V
VOUT6 = 95% of regulation voltage
%
0
100
Output Current
Current Limit3
5.5
-1.2
Load Regulation Error
Dropout Voltaged
UNIT
TA = 25°C
VINL = Max(VOUT6 + 0.5V, 3.6V) to 5.5V
Supply Current per Output
3
MAX
0.1
Line Regulation Error
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
TYP
3.1
INL UVLO Threshold
Output Voltage Accuracy
MIN
dB
µA
200
mV
250
mA
280
Internal Soft-Start
mA
100
µs
Power Good Flag High Threshold
VOUT6, hysteresis = -4%
89
%
Output Noise
COUT6 = 10µF, f = 10Hz to 100kHz
40
µVRMS
Stable COUT6 Range
Discharge Resistor in Shutdown
1
LDO Disabled, DIS6[ ] = [1]
20
650
µF
Ω
c: VNOM6 refers to the nominal output voltage level for VOUT6 as defined by the Ordering Information section.
d: Dropout Voltage is defined as the differential voltage between input and output when the output voltage drops 100mV below the
regulation voltage at 1V differential voltage (for 2.8V output voltage or higher)
3: LDO current limit is defined as the output current at which the output voltage drops to 95% of the respective regulation voltage. Under heavy overload conditions the output current limit folds back by 30% (typ)
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REGISTER DESCRIPTIONS
Note: See Table 1 for default register settings.
Table 11:
Control Register Map
DATA
ADDRESS
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
03h
R
VRANGE
40h
R
R
W/E
R
R
R
41h
R
R
ON5
VSET5
42h
R
R
ON6
VSET6
43h
OK6
OK5
OK4
W/E
R
VSET4
R
DIS6
R
DIS5
DIS4
R: Read-Only bits. Default Values May Vary.
W/E: Write-Exact bits. Read/Write bits which must be written exactly as specified in Table 1.
Table 12:
REG56 Control Register Bit Descriptions
ADDRESS
NAME
BIT
ACCESS
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
03h
VSET4
[5:0]
R/W
REG4 Output Voltage
Selection
See Table 14
03h
VRANGE
[6]
R/W
REG4 Output Voltage
Selection
03h
[7]
R
READ ONLY
40h
[4:0]
R
READ ONLY
40h
[5]
W/E
WRITE-EXACT
40h
[7:6]
R
READ ONLY
41h
VSET5
[4:0]
R/W
REG5 Output Voltage
Selection
41h
ON5
[5]
R/W
REG5 Enable
[7:6]
R
41h
0
Min VOUT = 0.645V
1
Min VOUT = 1.25V
See Table 13
0
REG5 Disable
1
REG5 Enable
READ ONLY
42h
VSET6
[4:0]
R/W
REG6 Output Voltage
Selection
42h
ON6
[5]
R/W
REG6 Enable
42h
[7:6]
R
READ ONLY
43h
[0]
R
READ ONLY
43h
[1]
W/E
WRITE-EXACT
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0
REG6 Disable
1
REG6 Enable
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Table 12:
Control Register Bit Descriptions (Cont’d)
ADDRESS
NAME
BIT
ACCESS
FUNCTION
43h
DIS4
[2]
R/W
REG4 Discharge Enable
43h
DIS5
[3]
R/W
REG5 Discharge Enable
43h
DIS6
[4]
R/W
REG6 Discharge Enable
43h
OK4
[5]
R
REG4 Power-OK
43h
OK5
[6]
R
REG5 Power-OK
43h
OK6
[7]
R
REG6 Power-OK
DESCRIPTION
0
Discharge Disable
1
Discharge Enable
0
Discharge Disable
1
Discharge Enable
0
Discharge Disable
1
Discharge Enable
0
Output is not OK
1
Output is OK
0
Output is not OK
1
Output is OK
0
Output is not OK
1
Output is OK
Table 13:
REG56/VSETx[ ] Output Voltage Setting
REG56CFG/VSETx[2:0]
REG56CFG/VSETx[4:3]
00
01
10
11
000
1.4
2.15
2.55
3.0
001
1.5
2.20
2.60
3.1
010
1.6
2.25
2.65
3.2
011
1.7
2.30
2.70
3.3
100
1.8
2.35
2.75
3.4
101
1.9
2.40
2.80
3.5
110
2.0
2.45
2.85
3.6
111
2.1
2.50
2.90
3.7
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Table 14:
REG4/VRANGE[ ] Output Voltage Setting
REG4/VSET[5:4]
REG4/VSET[3:0]
REG4/VRANGE[ ] = [0]
REG4/VRANGE[ ] = [1]
00
01
10
11
00
01
10
11
0000
0.645
1.050
1.455
1.860
1.250
2.050
2.850
3.650
0001
0.670
1.075
1.480
1.890
1.300
2.100
2.900
3.700
0010
0.695
1.100
1.505
1.915
1.350
2.150
2.950
N/A
0011
0.720
1.125
1.530
1.940
1.400
2.200
3.000
N/A
0100
0.745
1.150
1.555
1.965
1.450
2.250
3.050
N/A
0101
0.770
1.175
1.585
1.990
1.500
2.300
3.100
N/A
0110
0.795
1.200
1.610
2.015
1.550
2.350
3.150
N/A
0111
0.820
1.225
1.635
2.040
1.600
2.400
3.200
N/A
1000
0.845
1.255
1.660
2.065
1.650
2.450
3.250
N/A
1001
0.870
1.280
1.685
2.090
1.700
2.500
3.300
N/A
1010
0.895
1.305
1.710
2.115
1.750
2.550
3.350
N/A
1011
0.920
1.330
1.735
2.140
1.800
2.600
3.400
N/A
1100
0.950
1.355
1.760
2.165
1.850
2.650
3.450
N/A
1101
0.975
1.380
1.785
2.190
1.900
2.700
3.500
N/A
1110
1.000
1.405
1.810
2.200
1.950
2.750
3.550
N/A
1111
1.025
1.430
1.835
2.245
2.000
2.800
3.600
N/A
(N/A): Not Available
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
(ACT8796QLCIA, VVIN = 5V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
Load Regulation
Dropout Voltage vs. Output Current
0.2
180
Dropout Voltage (mV)
Output Voltage (V)
0.4
0.3
0.1
0.0
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
VIN = 3.1V
160
140
VIN = 3.3V
120
100
VIN = 3.6V
80
60
40
20
-0.5
0
0
25
50
75
100 125 150 175 200 225 250
0
50
100
150
200
Load Current (mA)
Output Current (mA)
Output Voltage Deviation vs. Temperature
LDO Output Voltage Noise
ACT8796-016
0.4
250
ACT8796-015
0.5
Output Voltage Deviation (%)
ACT8796-014
200
ACT8796-013
0.5
ILOAD = 0mA
0.3
0.2
0.1
CH1
0.0
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
CREF = 10nF
-0.5
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
CH1: VOUTx, 200µV/div (AC COUPLED)
TIME: 200ms/div
Temperature (°C)
Region of Stable COUT ESR vs. Output Current
ESR (Ω)
ACT8796-017
1
0.1
Stable ESR
0.01
0
50
100
150
200
250
Output Current (mA)
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
General Description
Power-OK
REG4, REG5, and REG6 are low-noise, lowdropout linear regulators (LDOs) that are optimized
for low noise and high-PSRR operation, achieving
more than 60dB PSRR at frequencies up to 10kHz.
Each of the LDOs features power-OK status bit that
can be read by the system microprocessor via the
I2C interface. If an output voltage is lower than the
power-OK threshold, typically 6% below the programmed regulation voltage, the corresponding
REG456CFG/OKx[ ] will clear to 0.
LDO Output Voltage Programming
All LDOs feature independently-programmable output voltages that are set via the I2C serial interface,
increasing the ACT8796’s flexibility while reducing
total solution size and cost. Set the output voltage
by writing to the REG456CFG/VSETx[ ] registers.
Reference Bypass Pin
Output Current Capability
Optional LDO Output Discharge
REG4, REG5, and REG6 each supply an output
current of 250mA. Excellent performance is
achieved over this load current range.
Output Current Limit
In order to ensure safe operation under over-load
conditions, each LDO features current-limit circuitry
with current fold-back. The current-limit circuitry
limits the current that can be drawn from the output,
providing protection in over-load conditions. For
additional protection under extreme over current
conditions, current-fold-back protection reduces the
current-limit by approximately 30% under extreme
overload conditions.
Enabling and Disabling the LDOs
REG4 is enabled whenever either of the following
conditions are met:
1) nMSTR is driven low, or
The ACT8796 contains a reference bypass pin
which filters noise from the reference, providing a
low noise voltage reference to the LDOs. Bypass
REF to G with a 0.01µF ceramic capacitor.
Each of the ACT8796’s LDOs features an optional,
independent output voltage discharge feature.
When this feature is enabled, the LDO output is
discharged to ground through a 1kΩ resistance
when the LDO is shutdown. This feature may be
enabled or disabled via the I2C interface by writing
to the REG456CFG/DISx[ ] bits.
Output Capacitor Selection
REG4, REG5, and REG6 each require only a small
ceramic capacitor for stability. For best performance, each output capacitor should be connected
directly between the OUTx and G pins as possible,
with a short and direct connection. To ensure best
performance for the device, the output capacitor
should have a minimum capacitance of 1µF, and
ESR value between 10mΩ and 200mΩ. High quality
ceramic capacitors such as X7R and X5R dielectric
types are strongly recommended.
2) PWRHLD is asserted high.
Furthermore, once these conditions are met REG5
and REG6 maybe independently enabled or disabled via the I2C serial interface by writing the appropriate REG56/ONx[_] bit.
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PCB Layout Considerations
PCB Layout Considerations The ACT8796’s LDOs
provide good DC, AC, and noise performance over
a wide range of operating conditions, and are relatively insensitive to layout considerations. When
designing a PCB, however, careful layout is necessary to prevent other circuitry from degrading LDO
performance.
A good design places input and output capacitors
as close to the LDO inputs and output as possible,
and utilizes a star-ground configuration for all regulators to prevent noise-coupling through ground.
Output traces should be routed to avoid close proximity to noisy nodes, particularly the SW nodes of
the DC/DCs.
REFBP is a filtered reference noise, and internally
has a direct connection to the linear regulator controller. Any noise injected onto REFBP will directly
affect the outputs of the linear regulators, and therefore special care should be taken to ensure that no
noise is injected to the outputs via REFBP. As with
the LDO output capacitors, the REFBP bypass capacitor should be placed as close to the IC as possible, with short, direct connections to the starground. Avoid the use of via whenever possible.
Noisy nodes, such as from the DC/DCs, should be
routed as far away from REFBP as possible.
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
TQFN44-24 PACKAGE OUTLINE AND DIMENSIONS
D
D/2
SYMBOL
E/2
E
PIN #1 INDEX AREA
DIMENSION IN
MILLIMETERS
DIMENSION IN
INCHES
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
A
0.700
0.800
0.028
0.031
A1
0.000
0.050
0.000
0.002
A3
0.200 REF
0.008 REF
D/2 x E/2
A
A3
A1
0.180
0.300
0.007
0.012
D
3.850
4.150
0.152
0.163
E
3.850
4.150
0.152
0.163
D2
2.500
2.800
0.098
0.110
E2
2.500
2.800
0.098
0.110
e
D2
L
b
b
L
R
e
K
0.500 BSC
0.350
0.450
0.200 TYP
0.200
---
0.020 BSC
0.014
0.018
0.008 TYP
0.008
---
E2
PIN #1 INDEX AREA
D/2 x E/2
K
R
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