SEMTECH SC1155CSW.TR

PROGRAMMABLE SYNCHRONOUS
DC/DC HYSTERETIC CONTROLLER
WITH VRM 9.0 VID RANGE
SC1155
PRELIMINARY - August 7, 2000
DESCRIPTION
The SC1155 is a synchronous-buck switch-mode controller designed for use in single ended power supply
applications where efficiency is the primary concern.
The controller is a hysteretic type, with a user selectable hysteresis. The SC1155 is ideal for implementing DC/DC converters needed to power advanced microprocessors such as Pentium® llI and Athlon®, in both
single and multiple processor configurations. Inhibit,
under-voltage lockout and soft-start functions are included for controlled power-up.
SC1155 features include an integrated 5 bit D/A converter, temperature compensated voltage reference,
current limit comparator, over-current protection, and
an adaptive deadtime circuit to prevent shoot-through
of the power MOSFET during switching transitions.
Power good signaling, logic compatible shutdown, and
over-voltage protection are also provided. The integrated D/A converter provides programmability of output voltage from 1.1V to 1.85V in 25mV increments.
The SC1155 high side driver can be configured as
either a grounded reference or as a floating bootstrap
driver. The high and low side MOSFET drivers have a
peak current rating of 2 amps.
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
FEATURES
•= Programmable hysteresis
•= 5 bit DAC programmable output (1.1V-1.85V)
•= On-chip power good and OVP functions
•= Designed to meet latest Intel specifications
•= Up to 95% efficiency
•= +1% voltage tolerance over temperature
APPLICATIONS
•= Server Systems and Workstations
•= Intel Pentium® III Core Supplies
•= AMD Athlon® Core Supplies
•= Multiple Microprocessor Supplies
•= Voltage Regulator Modules
ORDERING INFORMATION
(1)
DEVICE
PACKAGE
TEMP. RANGE (TJ)
SC1155CSW.TR
SO-28
0 - 125°C
SC1155EVB
Evaluation Board
Note:
(1) Only available in tape and reel packaging. A reel
contains 1000 devices.
U1
SC1155CSW
R1
2k
R3
2.7k
1
IOUT
2
PWRGD
28
DROOP
VID0
27
3
OCP
VID1
26
4
VHYST
VID2
25
5
VREFB
VID3
24
PWRGD
R9
10k
+5V
R2
1k
R4
1k
C3
0.01
C2
0.01
R5
100
C4
0.01
C6
0.1
R6
20k
6
VSENSE
VID4
23
7
AGND
INHIBIT
22
8
SOFTST
IOUTLO
21
9
N/C
LOSENSE
20
C5
0.001
R10
10k
INHIB
L1
1uH
Vin
C12
C16
0.1
C17-C19
150uF/16V
C20
0.1
Vin +5 to +12V
0.33
C7
0.1
C8
0.01
+5V
R8
10k
10
LODRV
HISENSE
19
11
LOHIB
BOOTLO
18
12
DRVGND
HIGHDR
17
13
LOWDR
BOOT
16
GND
Q1
R11 IRL3103S
2.2
C13
0.33
L2
1.5uH
+12V
14
DRV
C8
2.2uF
VIN12V
Vout
15
Q2
R12 IRL2203S
3.9
C21-C26
150uF/4V
C27
0.1
Vout = 1.1 to 1.85V
C9
2.2uF
GND
R7
150
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WITH VRM 9.0 VID RANGE
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PRELIMINARY - August 7, 2000
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Symbol
Maximum
Units
VINMAX
14
V
BOOT to DRVGND
25
V
BOOT to BOOTLO
15
V
-0.3 to +7.3
V
+0.5V
V
LOHIB to AGND
14
V
LOSENSE to AGND
14
V
IOUTLO to AGND
14
V
HISENSE to AGND
14
V
VSENSE to AGND
5
V
VIN12V
Digital Inputs
AGND to DRVGND
Continuous Power Dissipation, TA = 25°C
PD
1.2
W
Continuous Power Dissipation, TC = 25°C
PD
6.25
W
Operating Junction Temperature
TJ
0 to +125
°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering) 10 seconds
TL
300
°C
TSTG
-65 to 150
°C
Storage Temperature
PIN CONFIGURATION
SIMPLIFIED BLOCK DIAGRAM
Top View
(28-Pin SOIC)
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PIN DESCRIPTION
Pin
Pin Name Pin Function
1
IOUT
Current Out. The output voltage on this pin is proportional to the load current as measured
across the high side MOSFET, and is approximately equal to 2 x RDS(ON) x ILOAD.
2
DROOP
Droop Voltage. This pin is used to set the amount of output voltage set-point droop as a
function of load current. The voltage is set by a resistor divider between IOUT and AGND.
3
OCP
4
VHYST
Hysteresis Set Pin. This pin is used to set the amount of hysteresis required by a resistor
divider between VREFB and AGND.
5
VREFB
Buffered Reference Voltage (from VID circuitry).
6
Over Current Protection. This pin is used to set the trip point for over current protection by a
resistor divider between IOUT and AGND.
VSENSE Output Voltage Sense.
7
AGND
Small Signal Analog and Digital Ground.
8
SOFTST
9
NC
10
LODRV
Low Drive Control. Connecting this pin to +5V enables normal operation. When LOHIB is
grounded, this pin can be used to control LOWDR.
11
LOHIB
Low Side Inhibit. This pin is used to eliminate shoot-thru current.
Soft Start. Connecting a capacitor from this pin to AGND sets the time delay.
Not connected
12
DRVGND Power Ground. Insure output capacitor ground is connected to this pin.
13
LOWDR
14
DRV
15
VIN12V
12V Supply. Connect to 12V power rail.
16
BOOT
Bootstrap. This pin is used to generate a floating drive for the high side FET driver.
17
HIGHDR
18
BOOTLO Bootstrap Low. In desktop applications, this pin connects to DRVGND.
19
HISENSE High Current Sense. Connected to the drain of the high side FET, or the input side of a current
sense resistor between the input and the high side FET.
20
LOSENSE Low Current Sense. Connected to the source of the high side FET, or the FET side of a current
sense resistor between the input and the high side FET.
Low Side Driver Output. Connect to gate of low side MOSFET.
Drive Regulator for the MOSFET Drivers.
High Side Driver Output. Connect to gate of high side MOSFET.
21
IOUTLO
This is the sampling capacitors bottom leg. Voltage on this pin is voltage on the LOSENSE pin
when the high side FET is on.
22
INHIBIT
Inhibit. If this pin is grounded, the MOSFET drivers are disabled. Usually connected to +5V
through a pull-up resistor.
23
VID4(1)
24
(1)
Programming Input.
(1)
Programming Input.
(1)
Programming Input.
25
26
27
28
Programming Input (MSB).
VID3
VID2
VID1
(1)
Programming Input (LSB).
VID0
PWRGD
(1)
Power Good. This open collector logic output is high if the output voltage is within 5% of the set
point.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Unless specified: 0 < TJ < 125°C, VIN = 12V
PARAMETER
Supply Voltage Range
SYMBO
L
VIN12V
Supply Current (Quiescent)
High Side Driver Supply
Current (Quiescent)
CONDITIONS
IINq
IBOOTq
MIN
11.4
INH = 5V, VID not 11111,
VIN above UVLO threshold during start-up,
fSW = 200kHz, BOOTLO = 0V,
CDH = CDL = 50pF
TYP MAX UNITS
12
13
15
INH = 0V or VID = 11111 or VIN below
UVLO threshold during start-up,
BOOT = 13V, BOOTLO = 0V
mA
10
INH = 5V, VID not 11111, VIN
above UVLO threshold during start-up,
fSW = 200kHz, BOOT = 13V, BOOTLO = 0V,
CDH = 50pF
V
5
µA
mA
REFERENCE/VOLTAGE IDENTIFICATION
Reference Voltage Accuracy
VREF
VID0 - VID4 High Threshold
Voltage
VTH(H)
VID0 - VID4 Low Threshold
Voltage
VTH(L)
11.4V < VIN12V < 12.6V, over full VID
range (see Output Voltage Table)
-1
1
2.25
%
V
1
V
95
% VREF
POWER GOOD
Undervoltage Threshold
VTH(PWRGD)
Output Saturation Voltage
Hysteresis
VSAT
90
IO = 5mA
VHYS(PWRG
0.5
V
10
mV
D)
OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION
OVP Trip Point
Hysteresis
(1)
VOVP
38
VHYS(OVP)
42
46
10
%VOUT
mV
SOFT START
Charge Current
Discharge Current
ICHG
Idischg
VSS = 0.5V, resistance from VREFB pin to
AGND = 20kΩ, VREFB = 1.3V
Note: ICHG = (IVREFB / 5)
10.4
V(S/S) = 1V
13
15.6
1
µA
mA
INHIBIT COMPARATOR
Start Threshold
VstartINH
1
2.0
2.4
V
Start Threshold
VstartUVLO
9.25
10
10.75
V
Hysteresis
VhysUVLO
1.8
2
2.2
V
VIN12V UVLO
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (cont.)
Unless specified: 0 < TJ < 125°C, VIN = 12V
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP MAX UNITS
HYSTERETIC COMPARATOR
Input Offset Voltage
VosHYSCMP
Input Bias Current
VDROOP pin grounded
5
mV
IbiasHYSCMP
1
µA
Hysteresis Accuracy
VHYS_ACC
7
mV
Hysteresis Setting
VHYS_SET
60
mV
5
mV
0.11
V
100
nA
DROOP COMPENSATION
Initial Accuracy
VDROOP_ACC VDROOP = 50mV
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
OCP Trip Point
Input Bias Current
VOCP
0.09
0.1
IbiasOCP
HIGH-SIDE VDS SENSING
Gain
Initial Accuracy
IOUT Source
2
VIOUT_ACC
VHISENSE = 12V, VIOUTLO = 11.9V
IsourceIOUT VIOUT = 0.5V, VHISENSE = 12V,
VIOUTLO = 11.5V
V/V
6
500
mV
µA
IOUT Sink Current
IsinkIOUT
VIOUT = 0.05V, VHISENSE = 12V,
VIOUTLO = 12V
40
IOUT Voltage Swing
VIOUT (IN)
VHISENSE = 11V,
RIOUT = 10k0hm
0
3.75
V
VIOUT Voltage Swing
VIOUT(4,5V)
VHISENSE = 4.5V,
RIOUT = 10kOhm
0
2.0
V
VIOUT Voltage Swing
VIOUT(3V)
VHISENSE = 3V, RIOUT = 10kOhm
0
1.0
V
LOSENSE High Level Input Voltage
VihLOSENSE
VHISENSE = 4.5V (Note 1)
LOSENSE Low Level Input Voltage
VilLOSENSE
VHISENSE = 4.5V (Note 1)
Sample/Hold Resistance
RS/H
4.5V ≤ = 13V
50
µA
2.85
50
V
65
1.8
V
80
Ω
BUFFERED REFERENCE
VREFB Load Regulation
VldregREFB 10µA < IREFB < 500µA
2
mV
DEADTIME CIRCUIT
LOHIB High Level Voltage
VihLOHIB
LOHIB Low Level Input Voltage
VilLOHIB
2
V
1.0
LOWDR High Level Input Voltage
VihLOWDR
(Note 1)
LOWDR Low Level Input Voltage
VilLOWDR
(Note 1)
2
V
V
1.0
V
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (cont.)
Unless specified: 0 < TJ < 125°C, VIN12V = 12V
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
9
V
DRIVE REGULATOR
DRV Voltage
VDRV
Load Regulation
VldregDRV
Short Circuit Current
IshortDRV
11.4 < VIN12V < 12.6V,
IDRV = 50mA
7
1mA < IDRV < 50mA
100
mV
100
mA
HIGH-SIDE OUTPUT DRIVER
Peak Output Current
IsrcHIGHDR’
duty cycle < 2%, tpw < 100us,
2
IsinkHIGHDR TJ = 125°C
VBOOT - VBOOTLO = 6.5V, VHIGHDR =
1.5V (src), or VHIGHDR = 5V (sink)
(Note 1)
Output Resistance
A
RsrcHIGHDR’ TJ = 125°C
VBOOT - VBOOTLO = 6.5V,
VHIGHDR = 6V
45
RsinkHIGHDR TJ = 125°C
VBOOT - VBOOTLO = 6.5V,
VHIGHDR = 0.5V
5
Ω
LOW-SIDE OUTPUT DRIVER
Peak Output Current
Output Resistance
IsrcLOWDR’
IsinkLOWDR
duty cycle < 2%, tpw < 100us,
TJ = 125°C
VDRV = 6.5V, VLOWDR = 1.5V (src),
or VLOWDR = 5V (sink) (Note 1)
2
A
RsrcLOWDR’ TJ = 125°C
VDRV = 6.5V, VLOWDR = 6V
45
RsinkLOWDR TJ = 125°C
VDRV = 6.5V, VLOWDR = 0.5V
5
Ω
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DYNAMIC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Unless specified: 0 < TJ < 125°C, VIN12V = 12V
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
150
250
ns
(1)
HYSTERETIC COMPARATORS
Propagation Delay Time
from
VSENSE to HIGHDR or
LOWDR (excluding
deadtime)
tHCPROP
10mV overdrive,
1.3V < Vref < 3.5V
(2)
OUTPUT DRIVERS
HIGHDR rise/fall time
trHIGHDR
,tfHIGHDR
Cl = 9nF, VBOOT = 6.5v,
VBOOTLO = grounded,
TJ = 125 °C
60
ns
LOWDR rise/fall time
trLOWDR ,
tfLOWDR
Cl = 9nF, VDRV = 6.5v,
TJ = 125 °C
60
ns
(1)
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
Comparator Propagation
Delay Time
tOCPROP
Deglitch Time (Includes
comparator propagation
delay time)
tOCDGL
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
2
µs
5
µs
(1)
Comparator Propagation
Delay Time
tOVPROP
Deglitch Time (Includes
comparator propagation
delay time)
tOVDGL
HIGH-SIDE Vds SENSING
1
1
2
µs
5
µs
VHISENSE = 12v, VIOUTLO pulsed
from 12v to 11.9v, 100ns rise
and fall times
2
µs
VHISENSE = 4.5v, VIOUTLO pulsed
from 4.5v to 4.4v, 100ns rise
and fall times
3
µs
VHISENSE = 3v, VIOUTLO pulsed
from 3.0v to 2.9v, 100ns rise
and fall times
3
µs
300
500
ns
30
100
ns
(1)
Response Time
tVDSRESP
Short Circuit Protection
Rising Edge Delay
tVDSRED
Sample/Hold Switch turnon/turn-off Delay
tSWXDLY
LOSENSE grounded
3v < VHISENSE < 11v
VLOSENSE = VHISENSE
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DYNAMIC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (cont.)
Unless specified: 0 < TJ < 125° C, VIN12V = 12V
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
HIGH-SIDE Vds SENSING (Cont.)
POWER GOOD
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
(1)
Comparator Propagation
Delay
SOFTSTART
CONDITIONS
(1)
tPWRGD
1
µs
(1)
Comparator Propagation
Delay
tSLST
overdrive = 10mv
560
900
ns
100
ns
400
ns
(2)
DEADTIME
Driver Nonoverlap Time
tNOL
CLOWDR = 9nF, 10% threshold
on LOWDR
30
(1)
LODRV
Propagation Delay
tLODRVDLY
Notes
(1) Guaranteed, but not tested.
(2) Test circuit and timing diagram.
(3) This device is ESD sensitive. Use of standard ESD handling precautions is required.
TEST CIRCUIT
TIMING DIAGRAM
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
5V Efficiency
SC1155 Effiency, 5Vin
95%
93%
91%
Effiency
89%
87%
1.85Vout
1.50Vout
1.10Vout
85%
83%
81%
79%
77%
75%
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Current, A
5V Regulation
SC1155 Voltage Regulation, 5Vin
3%
Regulation
2%
1%
1.85Vout
1.50Vout
1.10Vout
0%
-1%
-2%
-3%
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Current, A
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES (Cont.)
12V Efficiency
SC1155 Effiency, 12Vin
95%
93%
91%
Effiency
89%
87%
1.85Vout
1.50Vout
1.10Vout
85%
83%
81%
79%
77%
75%
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Current, A
12V Regulation
SC1155 Voltage Regulation, 12Vin
3%
Regulation
2%
1%
1.85Vout
1.50Vout
1.10Vout
0%
-1%
-2%
-3%
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Current, A
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100mV
VSENSE
+
+
DEGLITCH
OCP
-
DEGLITCH
0.93VREF
+
1.15VREF
-
PWRGD
Q
Vcc
+
AGND
10V
-
UVLO
S
R
+
INHIBIT
2V
-
INH
BANDGAP
FAULT
50uA
IOUT
-
+
-
+
DECODE
11111
G=2
-
+
VID
DAC
-
+
-
VSENSE
FILTER
FILTER
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
VHYST VREFB
0.93VREF
HIGHDR
LOSENSE
DROOP
VREF
+
1.15VREF
SHUTDOWN
IOUTLO
VID0 VID2 VID4
VID1 VID3
HISENSE
+
-
I(VREFB) / 5
VREF
RISING EDGE
DELAY
LOHIB
ANALOG BIAS
SOFTST
FILTER
PREREG
LODRV
LOWDR
REGULATOR
DRIVE
Vcc
DRVGND
LOWDR
BOOTLO
HIGHDR
BOOT
DRV
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
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OUTPUT VOLTAGE TABLE
0 = VSS; 1 = OPEN
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
VID0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
VDC
(V)
Output Off
1.1
1.125
1.15
1.175
1.2
1.225
1.250
1.275
1.3
1.325
1.35
1.375
1.4
1.425
1.45
1.475
1.5
1.525
1.55
1.575
1.6
1.625
1.65
1.675
1.7
1.725
1.75
1.775
1.8
1.825
1.85
NOTE:
(1) If the VID bits are set to 11111, then the high-side and the low-side driver outputs will be set low, turning both
MOSFETs off, and the controller will be set to a low-Iq state.
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Reference/Voltage Identification
The reference/voltage identification (VID) section consists of a temperature compensated bandgap reference and a 5-bit voltage selection network. The 5 VID
pins are TTL compatable inputs to the VID selection
network. They are internally pulled up to +5V generated from the +12V supply by a resistor divider, and
provide programmability of output voltage from 1.1V to
1.85V in 25mV increments.
Refer to the Output Voltage Table for the VID code
settings. The output voltage of the VID network, VREF
is within 1% of the nominal setting over the full input
and output voltage range and junction temperature
range. The output of the reference/VID network is
indirectly brought out through a buffer to the REFB pin.
The voltage on this pin will be within 3mV of VREF. It is
not recommended to drive loads with REFB other than
setting the hysteresis of the hysteretic comparator,
because the current drawn from REFB sets the charging current for the soft start capacitor. Refer to the soft
start section for additional information.
Hysteretic Comparator
The hysteretic comparator regulates the output voltage
of the synchronous-buck converter. The hysteresis is
set by connecting the center point of a resistor divider
from REFB to AGND to the HYST pin. The hysteresis
of the comparator will be equal to twice the voltage
difference between REFB and HYST, and has a maximum value of 60mV. The maximum propagation delay
from the comparator inputs to the driver outputs is
250ns.
Low Side Driver
The low side driver is designed to drive a low RDS(ON)
N-channel MOSFET, and is rated for 2 amps source
and sink current. The bias for the low side driver is
provided internally from VDRV.
High Side Driver
The high side driver is designed to drive a low RDS(ON)
N-channel MOSFET, and is rated for 2 amps source
and sink current. It can be configured either as a
ground referenced driver or as a floating bootstrap
driver. When configured as a floating driver, the bias
voltage to the driver is developed from the DRV regulator. The internal bootstrap diode, connected between
the DRV and BOOT pins, is a Schottky for improved
drive efficiency. The maximum voltage that can be
applied between the BOOT pin and ground is 25V. The
driver can be referenced to ground by connecting
BOOTLO to PGND, and connecting +12V to the BOOT
pin.
Deadtime Control
Deadtime control prevents shoot-through current from
flowing through the main power FETs during switching
transitions by actively controlling the turn-on times of
the FET drivers. The high side driver is not allowed to
turn on until the gate drive voltage to the low-side FET
is below 2 volts. The low side driver is not allowed to
turn on until the voltage at the junction of the 2 FETs
(VPHASE) is below 2 volts. An internal low-pass filter
with an 11MHz pole is located between the output of
the low-side driver (DL) and the input of the deadtime
circuit. This controls the high-side driver by filtering out
the noise that could appear on DL when the high-side
driver turns on.
Current Sensing
Current sensing is achieved by sampling and holding
the voltage across the high side FET while it is turned
on. The sampling network consists of an internal 50Ω
switch and an external 0.1µF hold capacitor. Internal
logic controls the turn-on and turn-off of the sample/
hold switch such that the switch does not turn on until
VPHASE transitions high and turns off when the input
to the high side driver goes low. Thus sampling will
occur only when the high side FET is conducting current. The voltage at the IO pin equals 2 times the
sensed voltage. In applications where a higher accuracy in current sensing is required, a sense resistor can
be placed in series with the high side FET and the
voltage across the sense resistor can be sampled by
the current sensing circuit.
Droop Compensation
The droop compensation network reduces the load
transient overshoot/undershoot at VOUT, relative to
VREF. VOUT is programmed to a voltage greater than
VREF (equal to VREF x (1+R5/R6)) by an external
resistor divider from VOUT to the VSENSE pin to
reduce the undershoot on VOUT during a low to high
load current transient. The overshoot during a high to
low load current transient is reduced by subtracting the
voltage that is on the DROOP pin from VREF. The
voltage on the IO pin is divided down with an external
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resistor divider, and connected to the DROOP pin.
Thus, under loaded conditions, VOUT is regulated to
Vout = Vref • (1+R7/R8) - IOUT • R2/(R1+R2).
Inhibit
The inhibit pin is a TTL compatible digital pin that is
used to enable the controller. When INH is low, the
output drivers are low, the soft start capacitor is discharged, the soft start current source is disabled, and
the controller is in a low IQ state. When INH goes high,
the short across the soft start capacitor is removed, the
soft start current source is enabled, and normal converter operation begins. When the system logic supply
is connected to INH, it controls power sequencing by
locking out controller operation until the system logic
supply exceeds the input threshold voltage of the INH
circuit; thus the +12V supply and the system logic
supply (either +5V or 3.3V) must be above UVLO
thresholds before the controller is allowed to start up.
VIN
The VIN undervoltage lockout circuit disables the controller while the +12V supply is below the 10V start
threshold during power-up. While the controller is
disabled, the output drivers will be low, the soft start
capacitor will be shorted and the soft start current is
disabled and the controller will be in a low IQ state.
When VIN exceeds the start threshold, the short across
the soft start capacitor is removed, the soft start current
source is enabled and normal converter operation begins. There is a 2V hysteresis in the undervoltage
lockout circuit for noise immunity.
Soft Start
The soft start circuit controls the rate at which VOUT
powers up. A capacitor is connected between SS and
AGND and is charged by an internal current source.
The value of the current source is proportional to the
reference voltage so the charging rate of CSS is also
proportional to the reference voltage. By making the
charging current proportional to VREF, the power-up
time for VOUT will be independent of VREF. Thus, CSS
can remain the same value for all VID settings. The
soft start charging current is determined by the following equation: ISS = IREFB/5. Where IREFB is the current
flowing out of the REFB pin. It is recommended that no
additional loads be connected to REFB, other than the
resistor divider for setting the hysteresis voltage. Thus
these resistor values will determine the soft start charging current. The maximum current that can be sourced
by REFB is 500µA.
Power Good
The power good circuit monitors for an undervoltage
condition on VOUT. If VSENSE is 7% (nominal) below
VREF, then the power good pin is pulled low. The
PWRGD pin is an open drain output.
Overvoltage Protection
The overvoltage protection circuit monitors VOUT for
an overvoltage condition. If VSENSE is 15% above
VREF, than a fault latch is set and both output drivers
are turned off. The latch will remain set until VIN goes
below the undervoltage lockout value. A 1ms deglitch
timer is included for noise immunity.
Overcurrent Protection
The overcurrent protection circuit monitors the current
through the high side FET. The overcurrent threshold
is adjustable with an external resistor divider between
IO and AGND, with the divider voltage connected to the
OCP pin. If the voltage on the OCP pin exceeds
100mV, then a fault latch is set and the output drivers
are turned off. The latch will remain set until VIN goes
below the undervoltage lockout value. A 1ms deglitch
timer is included for noise immunity. The OCP circuit is
also designed to protect the high side FET against a
short-to-ground fault on the terminal common to both
power FETs (VPHASE).
Drive Regulator
The drive regulator provides drive voltage to the low
side driver, and to the high side driver when the high
side driver is configured as a floating driver. The
minimum drive voltage is 7V. The minimum short
circuit current is 100mA.
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C2
0.01
R4
1k
R2
1k
C4
0.01
R3
2.7k
R1
2k
C7
0.1
C3
0.01
C5
0.001
C8
0.01
Dopt.
MBR0530
pin18
R6
20k
R5
100
R8
10k
R7
150
+5V
C6
0.1
DRV
LOWDR
DRVGND
LOHIB
LODRV
N/C
SOFTST
AGND
VSENSE
VREFB
VHYST
OCP
DROOP
IOUT
C8
2.2uF 16V
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
U1
SC1155
VIN12V
BOOT
HIGHDR
BOOTLO
HISENSE
LOSENSE
IOUTLO
INHIBIT
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
VID0
PWRGD
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
C9
2.2uF 16V
Q2
IRL2203S
+12V
Q1
IRL3103S
C14
0.33
10
9
8
7
6
C11
0.01
R9
10k
D1
MBRD1035
0
Rb*
C16
0.1
R10
10k
+5V
1.5uH
L2
Ra*
0
C17
150uF 16V
INHIB
PWRGD
C21
150uF/4V
1uH
L1
C23
150uF/4V
C19
150uF 16V
C22
150uF/4V
C18
150uF 16V
* Only one resistor/jumper to be installed, either Ra or Rb.
R12
3.9
0.33
C13
R11
2.2
C12
0.1
1
2
3
4
5
S1
+5V
C24
150uF/4V
C20
0.1
+5V
+12V
C25
150uF/4V
+5V
C26
150uF/4V
C9
0.1
+12V
C27
0.1
1
2
3
4
J1
+5V
+12V
1
2
3
4
5
6
J2
GND
Vout
_
Vout
+
Vin +5 to +12V
_
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MATERIALS LIST
Quantity
Reference
Part/Description
Vendor
1
C5
0.001µF
6
C1-C4, C8, C11
0.01µF
3
C17-C19
150µF, 16V (TPS)
7
C6,C7,C9,C12,C16,C20, C27
0.1µF
2
C13,C14
0.33µF
6
C21-C26
150µF, 4V, (PosCap)
2
C10,C15
2.2µF, 16V
1
D1
MBRD1035
MOT
1
L1
1µH, DO5022P-102
Coilcraft
1
L2
1.5µH, DO5022P-152HC
Coilcraft
1
Q1
IRL3103NS, D2PAK
Int. Rect.
1
Q2
IRL2203NS, D2PAK
Int. Rect.
2
RA,RB
0Ω
1
R1
2K
2
R2,R4
1K
1
R3
2.7K
1
R5
100
1
R6
20K
1
R7
150
3
R8,R9,R10
10K
1
R11
2.2
1
R12
3.9
1
U1
SC1155, SO-28
Notes
AVX
Sanyo
SEMTECH
Layout guidelines
1. Locate R8 and C5 close to pins 6 and 7.
2. Locate C6 close to pins 5 and 7.
3. Components connected to IOUT, DROOP, OCP, VHYST, VREFB, VSENSE, and SOFTST should be referenced to AGND.
4. The bypass capacitors C10 and C15 should be placed close to the IC and referenced to DRVGND.
5. Locate bootstrap capacitor C13 close to the IC.
6. Place bypass capacitor C14 close to Drain of the top FET and Source of the bottom FET to be effective.
7. Route HISENSE and LOSENSE close to each other to minimize induced differential mode noise.
8. Bypass a high frequency disturbance with ceramic capacitor at the point where HISENSE is connected to Vin.
9. Input bulk capacitors should placed as close as possible to the power FETs because of the very high ripple current flow in this pass.
10. If Schottky diode used in parallel with a synchronous (bottom) FET, to achieve a greater efficiency at lower
Vout settings, it needs to be placed next to the aforementioned FET in very close proximity.
11. Since the feedback path relies on the accurate sampling of the output ripple voltage, the best results can be
achieved by connecting the AGND to the ground side of the bulk output capacitors.
12. DRVGND pin should be tight to the main ground plane utilizing very low impedance connection, e.g., multiple
vias.
13. In order to prevent substrate glitching, a small (0.5A) Schottky diode should be placed in close proximity to the
chip with the cathode connected to BOOTLO and anode connected to DRVGND.
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EVALUATION BOARD ARTWORK
TOP LAYER
BOTTOM LAYER
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TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
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