NSC LM3207TL 650ma miniature, adjustable, step-down dc-dc converter for rf power amplifiers with integrated vref ldo Datasheet

LM3207
650mA Miniature, Adjustable, Step-Down DC-DC Converter
for RF Power Amplifiers with Integrated Vref LDO
General Description
Features
The LM3207 is a DC-DC converter optimized for powering
WCDMA / CDMA RF power amplifiers (PAs) from a single
Lithium-Ion cell; however they may be used in many other
applications. It steps down an input voltage from 2.7V to 5.5V
to a variable output voltage from 0.8V(typ.) to 3.6V(typ.). Output voltage is set using a VCON analog input for controlling
power levels and efficiency of the RF PA.
The LM3207 also provides a regulated reference voltage
(Vref) required by linear RF power amplifiers through an integrated LDO that has a maximum Iref up to 10 mA. See
Ordering Information table on page 2 for Voltage Options.
The LM3207 is available in a 9-pin lead free micro SMD package. High switching frequency (2MHz) allows use of surfacemount components. Only four small external surface-mount
components are required, an inductor and three ceramic capacitors.
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2MHz (typ.) PWM Switching Frequency
Operates from a single Li-Ion cell (2.7V to 5.5V)
Variable Output Voltage (0.8V to 3.6V)
650mA Maximum load capability
High Efficiency (95% Typ at 3.9VIN, 3.4VOUT at 400mA)
from internal synchronous rectification
Integrated Vref LDO
Regulated LDO Output up to 10mA max
Fast 3uS Vref LDO On/Off Time
9-pin micro SMD Package
Current Overload Protection
Thermal Overload Protection
Applications
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Cellular Phones
Hand-Held Radios
RF PC Cards
Battery Powered RF Devices
Typical Application
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FIGURE 1. LM3207 Typical Application
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Connection Diagrams
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9–Bump Thin Micro SMD Package, Large Bump
NS Package Number TLA09TTA
Order Information
LDO Voltage Option
Order Number
Part Marking (Note)
Supplied As
2.875
LM3207TL
XVS/34
250 units, Tape-and-Reel
LM3207TLX
XVS/34
3000 units, Tape-and-Reel
2.53
LM3207TL-2.53
XVS/43
250 units, Tape-and-Reel
LM3207TLX-2.53
XVS/43
3000 units, Tape-and-Reel
Note: The actual physical placement of the package marking will vary from part to part. The package marking “X” designates the date code. “V” is a NSC internal
code for die traceability. Both will vary considerably. “S” designates the device type as switcher device. “34” identifies the device part number/option.
Pin Descriptions
Pin #
Name
A1
PVIN
B1
ENLDO
Description
Power Supply Voltage Input.
LDO Enable Input. Set this digital input high to turn on LDO (EN pin must also be set high). For shutdown,
set low.
C1
FB
C2
VCON
Voltage Control Analog input. VCON controls VOUT in PWM mode.
C3
LDO
LDO Output Voltage.
B3
SGND
Analog and Control Ground.
A3
PGND
Power Ground.
A2
SW
Switch node connection to the internal PFET switch and NFET synchronous rectifier. Connect to an
inductor with a saturation current rating that exceeds the maximum Switch Peak Current Limit specification
of the LM3207.
B2
EN
PWM enable Input. Set this digital input high for normal operation. For shutdown, set low.
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Feedback Analog Input. Connect to the output at the output filter capacitor.
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PVIN to SGND
PGND to SGND
EN, FB, VCON, ENLDO, LDO
SW
PVIN
Continuous Power Dissipation
(Note 3)
Junction Temperature (TJ-MAX)
Operating Ratings
−0.2V to +6.0V
−0.2V to +0.2V
(SGND −0.2V)
to (VDD +0.2V)
w/6.0V max
(PGND −0.2V)
to (PVIN +0.2V)
w/6.0V max
−0.2V to +0.2V
−65°C to +150°C
+260°C
(Notes 1, 2)
Input Voltage Range
Recommended Load Current
Junction Temperature (TJ) Range
Ambient Temperature (TA) Range
(Note 4)
2.7V to 5.5V
0mA to 650mA
−30°C to +125°C
−30°C to +85°C
Thermal Properties
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal
100°C/W
Resistance (θJA), TLA09 Package
(Note 5)
Internally Limited
+150°C
Electrical Characteristics
(Notes 2, 6, 7) Limits in standard typeface are for TA = TJ = 25°C. Limits in
boldface type apply over the full operating ambient temperature range (−30°C ≤ TA = TJ ≤ +85°C). Unless otherwise noted, all
specifications apply to all LM3207 LDO options with: PVIN = VIN = ENLDO = EN = 3.6V.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
VLDO
LDO Output Voltage
VLDO,MIN
Minimum LDO Output Voltage Iout = 10mA, PVIN = 3V
-2.6
ISC
Short circuit current(DC)
VLDO = 0
IPUT
Pull-up current (transient)
VLDO = VLDO(nom)/2, PVIN = 3V
(Note 12)
IPD
DC Pull-down current (DC)
VLDO = PVIN, ENLDO = 0
IPDT
Pull-down current (transient)
VLDO = 1.44V, PVIN = 3V
(Note 12)
IQ_LDO + PWM
DC Bias current into PVIN
VCON = 2V, FB = 0V, No Switching,
ENLDO = EN = 3.6V (Note 9)
IPIN,ENLDO
LDO Pin pull down current
Typ
Max
Units
+2.6
%
LDO
Iout = 0 mA
%
50
mA
150
mA
-50
mA
-200
mA
1.2
1.6
mA
5
10
uA
Switcher
VFB, MIN
Feedback Voltage at minimum VCON = 0.32V
setting
0.75
0.8
0.85
V
VFB, MAX
Feedback Voltage at maximum VCON = 1.44V, PVIN = 4.2V
setting
3.537
3.6
3.683
V
ISHDN
Shutdown supply current
EN = ENLDO= SW = VCON = 0V,
(Note 8)
0.01
2
µA
IQ_PWM
DC bias current into PVIN
VCON = 2V, FB = 0V, ENLDO = 0V ,
EN = 3.6V, No Switching (Note 9)
1.1
1.6
mA
RDSON(P)
Pin-pin resistance for PFET
ISW = 200mA
RDSON(N)
Pin-pin resistance for NFET
140
ISW = - 200mA
300
(Note 10)
200
230
415
485
mΩ
mΩ
ILIM,PFET
Switch peak current limit
935
1100
1200
mA
FOSC
Internal oscillator frequency
1.7
2
2.3
MHz
VIH,EN
Logic high input threshold
(PWM, LDO)
1.2
VIL,EN
Logic low input threshold
(PWM, LDO)
IPIN,EN
PWM Pin pull down current
V
5
3
0.5
V
10
µA
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Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Lead Temperature
(Soldering, 10 sec)
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Notes 1, 2)
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Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Gain
VCON to VOUT Gain
0.32V ≤ VCON ≤ 1.44V
ICON
VCON pin leakage current
VCON = 1.0V
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Min
Typ
Max
2.5
V/V
±1
4
Units
µA
The following spec table entries are guaranteed by design providing the component
values in the typical application circuit are used (L = 3.0µH, (DCR = 0.12Ω, FDK MIPW3226D3R0M);
CIN = 10µF, (6.3V, 0805, TDK C2012X5R0J106K); COUT = 4.7µF, (6.3V, 0603, TDK C1608X5R0J475M); CLDO = 100nF, (10V,
0402, TDK C1005X5R1A104KT) (or 220nF, (6.3V, 0402, TDK C1005X5R0J224KT))) . These parameters are not guaranteed
by production testing. Min and Max values are specified over the VIN range = 2.7V to 5.5V and over the ambient temp range
TA = −30°C to 85°C unless otherwise specified. Typical values are specified at PVIN = EN = 3.6V and TA = 25°C unless otherwise
specified.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection
Ratio
Offset Freq = 1Khz, Cout = 100nF,
Iout = 1mA, PVin = Vout(nom) + 0.5V
50
dB
VLDO(NOISE)
Output Noise Voltage
BW = 10Hz to 100Khz, Iout = 1mA
30
uVrms
tLDO, ON
Time to reach 90% of
VLDO(nom) after ENLDO
signal goes high.
CLDO = 100nF, PWM mode assumed to be
fully functional before ENLDO goes high.
LDO
3
uS
5
uS
PVin = 3V, RLOAD = 562 Ω (Note 12)
CLDO = 220nF, PWM mode assumed to be
fully functional before ENLDO goes high.
PVin = 3V, RLOAD = 562 Ω (Note 12)
tLDO, OFF
Time to reach 10% of
VLDO(nom) after ENLDO
signal goes low.
CLDO = 100nF, PVin = 3V, Iout = 0mA
(Note 12)
3
CLDO = 220nF, PVin = 3V, Iout = 0mA
(Note 12)
5
uS
Switcher
TRESPONSE (Rise Time for VOUT to rise from PVIN = 4.2V, COUT = 4.7uF, L = 3.0uH,
time)
0.8V to 3.6V
RLOAD = 5.5Ω
20
30
µs
TRESPONSE (Fall
time)
Time for VOUT to fall from PVIN = 4.2V, COUT = 4.7uF, L = 3.0uH,
3.6V to 0.8V
RLOAD = 10Ω
20
30
µs
CCON
VCON input capacitance
VCON = 1V,
Test frequency = 100 kHz
20
pF
VCON Linearity
Linearity in control
range 0.32V to 1.44V
PVIN = 3.9V, Monotonic in nature
+3
%
T_ON
Turn on time
(time for output to reach
3.6V from Enable low to
high transition)
EN = Low to High, PVIN = 4.2V,
VO = 3.6V, COUT = 4.7µF,
70
100
µs
PVIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 0.8V, IOUT = 90mA
81
%
PVIN = 3.9V, VOUT = 3.4V, IOUT = 400mA
95
%
η
Efficiency
(L = 3.0µH, DCR ≤
100mΩ)
IOUT ≤ 1mA
-3
VO_ripple
Ripple voltage, PWM
mode
PVIN = 3V to 4.5V, VOUT = 0.8V,
IOUT = 10mA to 400mA, (Note 11)
10
mVp-p
Line_tr
Line transient response
PVIN = 600mV perturbance,
TRISE = TFALL = 10µs, VOUT = 0.8V,
IOUT = 100mA
50
mV
PVIN = 3.1/3.6/4.5V, VOUT = 0.8V,
transients up to 100mA,
TRISE = TFALL = 10µs
50
mV
Load_tr
Load transient response
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Operating Ratings are conditions under which operation
of the device is guaranteed. Operating Ratings do not imply guaranteed performance limits. For guaranteed performance limits and associated test conditions,
see the Electrical Characteristics tables.
Note 2: All voltages are with respect to the potential at the GND pins. The LM3207 is designed for mobile phone applications where turn-on after power-up is
controlled by the system controller and where requirements for a small package size overrule increased die size for internal Under Voltage Lock-Out (UVLO)
circuitry. Thus, it should be kept in shutdown by holding the EN pin low until the input voltage exceeds 2.7V.
Note 3: Internal thermal shutdown circuitry protects the device from permanent damage. Thermal shutdown engages at TJ = 150°C (typ.) and disengages at TJ
= 130°C (typ.).
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Note 4: In applications where high power dissipation and/or poor package thermal resistance is present, the maximum ambient temperature may have to be derated. Maximum ambient temperature (TA-MAX) is dependent on the maximum operating junction temperature (TJ-MAX-OP = 125°C), the maximum power dissipation
of the device in the application (PD-MAX), and the junction-to ambient thermal resistance of the part/package in the application (θJA), as given by the following
equation: TA-MAX = TJ-MAX-OP – (θJA × PD-MAX).
Note 5: Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (θJA) is taken from thermal measurements, performed under the conditions and guidelines set forth in the JEDEC
standard JESD51-7.
Note 6: Min and Max limits are guaranteed by design, test, or statistical analysis. Typical numbers are not guaranteed, but do represent the most likely norm.
Due to the pulsed nature of the testing TA = TJ for the electrical characteristics table.
Note 7: The parameters in the electrical characteristics table are tested under open loop conditions at PVIN = 3.6V. For performance over the input voltage range
and closed loop results refer to the datasheet curves.
Note 8: Shutdown current includes leakage current of PFET.
Note 9: IQ specified here is when the part is operating at 100% duty cycle.
Note 10: Current limit is built-in, fixed, and not adjustable. Refer to datasheet curves for closed loop data and its variation with regards to supply voltage and
temperature. Electrical Characteristic table reflects open loop data (FB = 0V and current drawn from SW pin ramped up until cycle by cycle limit is activated).
Closed loop current limit is the peak inductor current measured in the application circuit by increasing output current until output voltage drops by 10%.
Note 11: Ripple voltage should measured at COUT electrode on good layout PC board and under condition using suggested inductors and capacitors.
Note 12: Transient Pull-up current (IPUT) and Transient Pull-down Current (IPDT) will be tested which are inversely proportional to charge and discharge times
tLDO, ON and tLDO, OFF respectively.
Note 13: Dropout voltage is the voltage difference between the input and the output at which the output voltage drops to 100 mV below its nominal value.
Typical Performance Characteristics
(Circuit in Figure 3, See Operation Description Section),
PVIN = EN = 3.6V, L = 3.0µH, (DCR = 0.12Ω, FDK MIPW3226D3R0M); CIN = 10µF, (6.3V, 0805, TDK C2012X5R0J106K); COUT
= 4.7µF, (6.3V, 0603, TDK C1608X5R0J475M), CLDO = 100nF, 10V, (0402, TDK C1005X5R1A104KT) (or 220nF, (6.3V, 0402,
TDK C1005X5R0J224KT)) can be used. TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified.
LDO Typical Performance Curves (2.875 Option)
LDO Voltage vs Load Current
(CLDO = 100nF)
LDO Dropout Voltage vs Load Current
(CLDO = 100nF), (Note 13)
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LDO Short Circuit Current vs Voltage
(VIN = 3.0V, CLDO = 100nF)
LDO Output Noise Density
(ILOAD = 1mA, CLDO = 100nF and 220nF)
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LDO Power Supply Rejection Ratio
(VIN = Vout(nom) + 0.5V, CLDO = 100nF)
LDO Turn On Time vs VIN
(CLDO = 100nF)
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LDO Turn Off Time vs VIN
(CLDO = 100nF)
LDO Line Transient Response
(VIN = 3.0V to 3.6V, ILOAD = 10mA, CLDO = 100nF)
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LDO Load Transient Repsonse
(VIN= 3.2V, VOUT = 0.8V, CLDO = 100nF)
LDO VLDO Out vs Temperature
(VIN = 3.6V,CLDO = 100nF)
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LDO Voltage vs Load Current
(CLDO = 100nF)
LDO Dropout Voltage vs Load Current
(CLDO = 100nF), (Note 13)
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LDO Short Circuit Current vs Voltage
(VIN = 3.0V, CLDO = 100nF)
LDO Power Supply Rejection Ratio
(VIN = Vout(nom) + 0.5V, CLDO = 100nF)
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LDO Turn On Time vs VIN
(CLDO = 100nF)
LDO Turn Off Time vs VIN
(CLDO = 100nF)
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LDO Typical Performance Curves (2.53 Option)
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LDO VLDO Out vs Temperature
(VIN = 3.6V,CLDO = 100nF)
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Quiescent Current vs Supply Voltage
(VCON = 2V, FB = 0V, No Switching, LDO Disabled)
Quiescent Current vs Supply Voltage
(VCON = 2V, FB = 0V, No Switching, LDO Enabled)
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Shutdown Current vs Temperature
(VCON = 0V, EN = 0V)
Switching Frequency vs Temperature
(VOUT = 1.3V, IOUT = 200mA)
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Output Voltage Regulation(%) vs Output Load
(VOUT = 1.5V)
Output Voltage vs Temperature
(VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 0.8V)
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SWITCHER Typical Performance Curves
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Output Voltage vs Temperature
(VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 3.4V)
Open/Closed Loop Current Limit vs Temperature
(PWM Mode)
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VCON Voltage vs Output Voltage
(VIN = 4.2V, RLOAD = 8Ω)
Efficiency vs Output Voltage
(VIN = 3.9V)
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Efficiency vs Output Current
(VOUT = 0.8V)
Efficiency vs Output Current
(VOUT = 3.4V)
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Load Transient Response
(VOUT = 0.8V)
Load Transient Response
(VIN = 4.2V, VOUT = 3.4V)
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Startup
(VIN = 4.2V, VOUT = 3.4V, RLOAD = 5kΩ)
Startup
(VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.3V, RLOAD = 1kΩ)
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Shutdown Response
(VIN = 4.2V, VOUT = 3.4V, RLOAD = 10Ω)
Line Transient Reponse
(VIN = 3.0V to 3.6V, IOUT = 100mA)
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VCON Voltage Response
(VIN = 4.2V, VCON = 0.32V/1.44V, RLOAD = 10Ω)
VCON and Load Transient
(VIN = 4.2V, VCON = 0.32V/1.44V, RLOAD = 15Ω/8Ω)
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Timed Current Limit Response
(VIN = 3.6V)
Output Voltage Ripple
(VOUT = 1.3V)
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Output Voltage Ripple
(VOUT = 3.4V)
Output Voltage Ripple in Pulse Skip
(VIN = 3.64V, VOUT = 3.4V, RLOAD = 5Ω)
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RDSON vs Temperature (microSMD)
(P-ch, ISW = 200mA)
RDSON vs Temperature (microSMD)
(N-ch, ISW = -200mA)
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Block Diagram
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The LM3207 is a simple, step-down DC-DC converter with a
VREF LDO optimized for powering RF power amplifiers (PAs)
in mobile phones, portable communicators, and similar battery powered RF devices. The DC-DC converter is designed
to allow the RF PA to operate at maximum efficiency over a
wide range of power levels from a single Lithium-Ion battery
cell. The DC-DC is based on current-mode buck architecture,
with synchronous rectification for high efficiency. It is designed for a maximum load capability of 650mA in PWM
mode.
Maximum load range may vary from this depending on input
voltage, output voltage and the inductor chosen.
The device has two pin-selectable operating modes required
for powering RF PAs in mobile phones and other sophisticated portable devices. Fixed-frequency PWM operation offers
regulated output at high efficiency while minimizing interference with sensitive IF and data acquisition circuits. Shutdown
mode turns the device off and reduces battery consumption
to 0.01uA (typ).
Efficiency is typically around 95% for a 400mA load with
3.9VIN, 3.4VOUT. The output voltage is dynamically programmable from 0.8V (typ) to 3.6V (typ) by adjusting the
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when the inductor current is high, and releases it when low,
smoothing the voltage across the load.
The output voltage is regulated by modulating the PFET
switch on time to control the average current sent to the load.
The effect is identical to sending a duty-cycle modulated rectangular wave formed by the switch and synchronous rectifier
at SW to a low-pass filter formed by the inductor and output
filter capacitor. The output voltage is equal to the average
voltage at the SW pin.
Circuit Operation (DC-DC
Converter)
Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the LM3207 operates as
follows. During the first part of each switching cycle, the control block in the LM3207 turns on the internal PFET (Pchannel MOSFET) switch. This allows current to flow from the
input through the inductor to the output filter capacitor and
load. The inductor limits the current to a ramp with a slope of
around (PVIN - VOUT) / L, by storing energy in a magnetic field.
During the second part of each cycle, the controller turns the
PFET switch off, blocking current flow from the input, and then
turns the NFET (N-channel MOSFET) synchronous rectifier
on. In response, the inductor’s magnetic field collapses, generating a voltage that forces current from ground through the
synchronous rectifier to the output filter capacitor and load.
As the stored energy is transferred back into the circuit and
depleted, the inductor current ramps down with a slope
around VOUT / L. The output filter capacitor stores charge
PWM Operation
While in PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) mode, the output
voltage is regulated by switching at a constant frequency and
then modulating the energy per cycle to control power to the
load. Energy per cycle is set by modulating the PFET switch
on-time pulse width to control the peak inductor current. This
is done by comparing the signal from the current-sense amplifier with a slope compensated error signal from the voltagefeedback error amplifier. At the beginning of each cycle, the
clock turns on the PFET switch, causing the inductor current
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voltage on the control pin without the need for external feedback resistors. This ensures longer battery life by being able
to change the PA supply voltage dynamically depending on
its transmitting power.
Additional features include current overload protection, and
thermal overload shutdown.
The LM3207 is constructed using a chip-scale 9-pin micro
SMD package. This package offers the smallest possible
size, for space-critical applications such as cell phones,
where board area is an important design consideration. Use
of a high switching frequency (2MHz) reduces the size of external components. As shown in Figure 1, only four external
power components are required for implementation. Use of a
micro SMD package requires special design considerations
for implementation. (See Micro SMD Package Assembly and
use in the Applications Information section.) The fine bumppitch requires careful board design and precision assembly
equipment. Use of this package is best suited for opaquecase applications, where its edges are not subject to highintensity ambient red or infrared light. Also, the system
controller should set EN low during power-up and other low
supply voltage conditions. (See Shutdown Mode in the Device
Information section.)
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to ramp up. When the current sense signal ramps past the
error amplifier signal, the PWM comparator turns off the PFET
switch and turns on the NFET synchronous rectifier, ending
the first part of the cycle. If an increase in load pulls the output
down, the error amplifier output increases, which allows the
inductor current to ramp higher before the comparator turns
off the PFET. This increases the average current sent to the
output and adjusts for the increase in the load. Before appearing at the PWM comparator, a slope compensation ramp
from the oscillator is subtracted from the error signal for stability of the current feedback loop. The minimum on time of
PFET in PWM mode is 50ns (typ.)
handset is far away from the base station or when data is
being transmitted. In other instances the transmitting power
can be reduced. Hence the supply voltage to the PA can be
reduced, promoting longer battery life. See Setting the Output
Voltage in the Application Information section for further details.
Thermal Overload Protection
The LM3207 has a thermal overload protection function that
operates to protect itself from short-term misuse and overload
conditions. When the junction temperature exceeds 150°C,
the device inhibits operation. The PFET and NFET are turned
off in PWM mode. The LDO is turned off as well. When the
temperature drops below 130°C, normal operation resumes.
Prolonged operation in thermal overload conditions may damage the device and is considered bad practice.
Shutdown Mode
Setting the EN digital pin low (<0.5V) places the LM3207 in a
0.01µA (typ.) Shutdown mode. During shutdown, the PFET
switch, NFET synchronous rectifier, reference voltage
source, control and bias circuitry of theLM3207 are turned off.
Setting EN high (>1.2V) enables normal operation.
EN should be set low to turn off the LM3207 during power-up
and under voltage conditions when the power supply is less
than the 2.7V minimum operating voltage. The LM3207 is designed for compact portable applications, such as mobile
phones. In such applications, the system controller determines power supply sequencing and requirements for small
package size outweigh the additional size required for inclusion of UVLO (Under Voltage Lock-Out) circuitry.
LDO Operation
An LDO is used to provide a regulated Vref supply to a RF PA
with a fixed voltage. The LDO can be enabled only after the
PWM is running. The LDO will automatically be disabled
whenever the EN or ENLDO is disabled. Included in the LDO
are active charge and discharge circuits to quickly move a
100nF capacitor to meet the 3us timing requirements, or an
220nF capacitor to meet the 5us timing requirements. The
charging and discharging currents are controlled to minimize
supply disturbances. The LM3207 was designed specifically
to work with a 100nF or a 220nF ceramic capacitor and no
bypass capacitor. See Ordering Information table on page 2
for Voltage Options.
Internal Synchronous Rectification
While in PWM mode, the LM3207 uses an internal NFET as
a synchronous rectifier to reduce rectifier forward voltage
drop and associated power loss. Synchronous rectification
provides a significant improvement in efficiency whenever the
output voltage is relatively low compared to the voltage drop
across and ordinary rectifier diode.
The internal NFET synchronous rectifier is turned on during
the inductor current down slope in the second part of each
cycle. The synchronous rectifier is turned off prior to the next
cycle. The NFET is designed to conduct through its intrinsic
body diode during transient intervals before it turns on, eliminating the need for an external diode.
Application Information
SETTING THE DC-DC CONVERTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE
The LM3207 features a pin-controlled variable output voltage
to eliminate the need for external feedback resistors. It can
be programmed for an output voltage from 0.8V (typ.) to 3.6V
(typ.) by setting the voltage on the VCON pin, as in the following
formula:
VOUT = 2.5 x VCON
When VCON is between 0.32V and 1.44V, the output voltage
will follow proportionally by 2.5 times of VCON.
If VCON is over 1.44V (VOUT = 3.6V), sub-harmonic oscillation
may occur because of insufficient slope compensation. If
VCON voltage is less than 0.32V (VOUT = 0.8V), the output
voltage may not be regulated due to the required on-time being less than the minimum on-time (50ns). The output voltage
can go lower than 0.8V providing a limited VIN range is used.
Refer to datasheet curve (VCON Voltage vs Output Voltage)
for details. This curve is for a typical part and there could have
part-to-part variation for output voltages less than 0.8V over
the limited VIN range.
Current Limiting
A current limit feature allows the LM3207 to protect itself and
external components during overload conditions. In PWM
mode, a 1200mA (max.) cycle-by-cycle current limit is normally used. If an excessive load pulls the output voltage down
to approximately 0.375V, then the device switches to a timed
current limit mode. In timed current limit mode the internal
PFET switch is turned off after the current comparator trips
and the beginning of the next cycle is inhibited for 3.5us to
force the instantaneous inductor current to ramp down to a
safe value. The synchronous rectifier is off in timed current
limit mode. Timed current limit prevents the loss of current
control evident in some products when the output voltage is
pulled low in serious overload conditions.
LDO CAPACITOR SELECTION
The output capacitor should be connected between the LDO
output and a good ground connection. This capacitor must be
selected within specified capacitance range and have sufficiently low ESR. The ESR of the capacitor is generally a major
factor in LDO stability. Refer to manufacturer ESR curves for
more detail. Table 1 suggests acceptable capacitors and their
suppliers.
Dynamically Adjustable Output
Voltage
The LM3207 features dynamically adjustable output voltage
to eliminate the need for external feedback resistors. The output can be set from 0.8V(typ.) to 3.6V(typ.) by changing the
voltage on the analog VCON pin. This feature is useful in PA
applications where peak power is needed only when the
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Model
Vendor
C1005X5R1A104KT, 100nF, 10V
C1005X5R0J224KT, 220nF, 6.3V
TABLE 3. Suggested capacitors and their suppliers
Model
Vendor
TDK
0805ZD475KA, 4.7µF, 10V
Taiyo-Yuden
TDK
C1608X5R0J475M, 4.7uF, 6.3V
TDK
C1608X5R0J106M, 10µF, 6.3V
TDK
C2012X5R0J106M, 10uF, 6.3V
TDK
C2012X5R1A475M, 4.7uF, 6.3V
TDK
INDUCTOR SELECTION
A 3.3µH inductor with saturation current rating over 1200mA
and low inductance drop at the full DC bias condition is recommended for almost all applications. The inductor’s DC
resistance should be less than 0.2Ω for good efficiency. For
low dropout voltage, lower DCR inductors are advantageous.
The lower limit of acceptable inductance is 1.7µH at 1200mA
over the operating temperature range. Full attention should
be paid to this limit, because some small inductors show large
inductance drops at high DC bias. These can not be used with
the LM3207. Table 2 suggests some inductors and suppliers.
The input filter capacitor supplies AC current drawn by the
PFET switch of the LM3207 in the first part of each cycle and
reduces the voltage ripple imposed on the input power
source. The output filter capacitor absorbs the AC inductor
current, helps maintain a steady output voltage during transient load changes and reduces output voltage ripple. These
capacitors must be selected with sufficient capacitance and
sufficiently low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) to perform these functions. The ESR of the filter capacitors is
generally a factor in voltage ripple.
TABLE 2. Suggested inductors and their suppliers
Model
Size (WxLxH) [mm]
Vendor
NR3015T3R3M
3.0 x 3.0 x 1.5
Taiyo-Yuden
DO3314-332MXC
3.3 x 3.3 x 1.4
Coilcraft
MIPW3226D3R0M
3.2 x 2.6 x 1.0
FDK
EN PIN CONTROL
Drive the EN and ENLDO pins using the system controller to
turn the LM3207 ON and OFF. Use a comparator, Schmidt
trigger or logic gate to drive the EN and ENLDO pins. Set EN
high (>1.2V) for normal operation and low (<0.5V) for a
0.01µA (typ.) shutdown mode.
Set EN low to turn off the LM3207 during power-up and under
voltage conditions when the power supply is less than the
2.7V minimum operating voltage. The part is out of regulation
when the input voltage is less than 2.7V. The LM3207 is designed for mobile phones where the system controller controls operation mode for maximizing battery life and requirements for small package size outweigh the additional size
required for inclusion of UVLO (Under Voltage Lock-Out) circuitry.
If a smaller inductance inductor is used in the application, the
LM3207 may become unstable during line and load transients
and VCON transient response times may be affected. For lowcost applications, an unshielded bobbin inductor is suggested. For noise critical applications, a toroidal or shieldedbobbin inductor is recommended. A good practice is to layout
the board with footprints accommodating both types for design flexibility. This allows substitution of a low-noise toroidal
inductor, in the event that noise from low-cost bobbin models
is unacceptable. Saturation occurs when the magnetic flux
density from current through the windings of the inductor exceeds what the inductor’s core material can support with a
corresponding magnetic field. This can result in poor efficiency, regulation errors or stress to DC-DC converter like the
LM3207.
Micro SMD PACKAGE ASSEMBLY AND USE
Use of the Micro SMD package requires specialized board
layout, precision mounting and careful re-flow techniques, as
detailed in National Semiconductor Application Note 1112.
Refer to the section Surface Mount Technology (SMD) Assembly Considerations. For best results in assembly, alignment ordinals on the PC board should be used to facilitate
placement of the device. The pad style used with Micro SMD
package must be the NSMD (non-solder mask defined) type.
This means that the solder-mask opening is larger than the
pad size. This prevents a lip that otherwise forms if the soldermask and pad overlap, from holding the device off the surface
of the board and interfering with mounting. See Application
Note 1112 for specific instructions.
The 9-Bump package used for LM3207 has 300 micron solder
balls and requires 10.82mil pads for mounting the circuit
board. The trace to each pad should enter with a 90° entry
angle to prevent debris from being caught in deep corners.
Initially, the trace to each pad should be 6-7mil wide, for a
section approximately 6mil long or longer, to provide thermal
relief. Each trace should then neck up or down to its optimal
width. The important criterion is symmetry. This ensures the
solder bumps re-flow evenly and that the device solders level
to the board. In particular, special attention must be paid to
the pads for bumps A1, A3 and B3. Because PGND and PVIN
are typically connected to large copper planes, inadequate
thermal relief’s may result in late or inadequate re-flow of
these bumps. The Micro SMD package is optimized for the
smallest possible size in applications with red or infrared
opaque cases. Because the Micro SMD package lacks the
DC-DC CONVERTER CAPACITOR SELECTION
The LM3207 is designed with a ceramic capacitor for its input
and output filters. Use a 10µF ceramic capacitor for input and
a 4.7µF ceramic capacitor for output. They should maintain at
least 50% capacitance at DC bias and temperature conditions. Ceramic capacitors types such as X5R, X7R are recommended for both filters. These provide an optimal balance
between small size, cost, reliability and performance for cell
phones and similar applications. Table 3 lists suggests acceptable part numbers and their suppliers. DC bias characteristics of the capacitors must be considered when selecting
the voltage rating and case size of the capacitor. If it is necessary to choose a 0603-size capacitor for VIN, the operation
of the LM3207should be carefully evaluated on the system
board. Output capacitors with smaller case sizes mitigate
piezo electric vibrations when the output voltage is stepped
up and down at fast rates. However, they have a larger percentage drop in value with dc bias. Use of multiple 2.2µF or
1µF capacitors in parallel may also be considered.
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TABLE 1. Suggested capacitors and their suppliers
LM3207
plastic encapsulation characteristic of larger devices, it is vulnerable to light. Backside metalization and/or epoxy coating,
along with front-side shading by the printed circuit board, reduce this sensitivity. However, the package has exposed die
edges. Micro SMD devices are sensitive to light, in the red
and infrared range, shining on the package’s exposed die
edges.
BOARD LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
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FIGURE 4. Current Loop
Referring to Figure 4, the LM3207 has two major current loops
where pulse and ripple current flow. The loop shown in the
left hand side is most important, because pulse current shown
in Figure 4 flows in this path. The right hand side is next. The
current waveform in this path is triangular, as shown in Figure
4. Pulse current has many high-frequency components due
to fast di/dt. Triangular ripple current also has wide high-fre-
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quency components. Board layout and circuit pattern design
of these two loops are the key factors for reducing noise radiation and stable operation. Other lines, such as from battery
to C1(+) and C2(+) to load, are almost DC current, so it is not
necessary to take so much care. Only pattern width (current
capability) and DCR drop considerations are needed.
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FIGURE 5. Evaluation Board Layout
BOARD LAYOUT FLOW
1. Minimize C1, PVIN, and PGND loop. These traces should
be as wide and short as possible. This is most important.
2. Minimize L1, C2, SW and PGND loop. These traces also
should be wide and short. This is the second priority.
3. Above layout patterns should be placed on the
component side of the PCB to minimize parasitic
inductance and resistance due to via-holes. It may be a
good idea that the SW to L1 path is routed between C2
(+) and C2(-) land patterns. If vias are used in these large
current paths, multiple via-holes should be used if
possible.
4. Connect C1(-), C2(-) and PGND with wide GND pattern.
This pattern should be short, so C1(-), C2(-), and PGND
should be as close as possible. Then connect to a PCB
5.
6.
7.
common GND pattern with as many via-holes as
possible.
SGND should not connect directly to PGND. Connecting
these pins under the device should be avoided. (If
possible, connect SGND to the common port of C1(-), C2
(-) and PGND.)
FB line should be protected from noise. It is a good idea
to use an inner GND layer (if available) as a shield.
The LDO Cap C7 (CLDO) should be placed as close to the
PA as possible and as far away from the switcher to
suppress high frequency switch noises.
Note: The evaluation board shown in Figure 5 for the LM3207 was designed
with these considerations, and it shows good performance. However
some aspects have not been optimized because of limitations due to
evaluation-specific requirements. Please refer questions to a National representative.
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
9-Bump Thin Micro SMD, Large Bump
X1 = 1.946mm ± 0.030mm
X2 = 1.946mm ±0.030mm
X3 = 0.600mm ±0.075mm
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