SEMTECH SC4525DSETRT

SC4525D
18V, 3A, 350kHz Step-Down
Switching Regulator
POWER MANAGEMENT
Features
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Input range: 3V to 18V
3A Output Current
350kHz Fixed Switching Frequency
Precision 1V Feedback Voltage
Peak Current-Mode Control
Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limiting
Hiccup Overload Protection with Frequency Foldback
Soft-Start and Enable
Thermal Shutdown
Thermally Enhanced 8-pin SOIC Package
Fully RoHS and WEEE compliant
Applications
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SC4525A
SW
10 mH
SC4525D
SS/ EN
85
1 N 4148
C1
0. 33 mF
L1
BST
IN
C7
C8
47pF
RSET
R7
11.5k
R4
33.2k
5V/3A
GND
R5
60.4 k
D2
20BQ030
80
OUT
FB
COMP
Efficiency
90
D1
10 V – 16V
C4
10mF
12
Fig.1b: 350kHz 10-16V to 5V/3A Step-Down Converter (Front Page Efficien
Typical Application Circuit
22 nF
Peak current-mode PWM control employed in the
SC4525D achieves fast transient response with simple loop
compensation. Cycle-by-cycle current limiting and hiccup
overload protection reduces power dissipation during
output overload. Soft-start function reduces input startup current and prevents the output from overshooting
during power-up.
The SC4525D is available in SOIC-8 EDP package.
XDSL and Cable Modems
Set Top Boxes
Point of Load Applications
CPE Equipment
DSP Power Supplies
LCD and Plasma TVs
V
IN
The SC4525D is a 350kHz constant frequency peak
current-mode step-down switching regulator capable of
producing 3A output current from an input ranging from
3V to 18V. The SC4525D is suitable for next generation
XDSL modems, high-definition TVs and various point of
load applications.
R6
8.25k
C2
47mF
C5
2.2 nF
Efficiency (%)
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Description
VIN =12V
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
L1 : Coiltronics CD1- 100
C2 : Murata GRM 31CR60J 476 M
C4 : Murata GRM 31CR61E 106 K
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
Load Current (A)
Figure 1. 350kHz 10V -16V to 5V/3A Step-down Converter
Jan. 13, 2011
Efficiency of the 1MHz 10V-28V to 5V/3A Step-Down Converter (Front Pag
Fig.1a : 350 kHz10V
- 16 V to5V/3 A Step
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Down Converter
( Front Page Schematic
)
SC4525D
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
SW
1
8
BST
IN
2
7
FB
RSET
3
6
COMP
GND
4
5
SS/EN
9
Device
Package
SC4525DSETRT(1)(2)
SOIC-8 EDP
SC4525DEVB
Evaluation Board
Notes:
(1) Available in tape and reel only. A reel contains 2,500 devices.
(2) Available in lead-free package only. Device is fully WEEE and RoHS
compliant and halogen-free.
(8 - Pin SOIC - EDP)
Marking Information
yyww=Date code (Example: 0752)
xxxxx=Semtech Lot No. (Example: E9010)
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SC4525D
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Thermal Information
VIN Supply Voltage ……………………………… -0.3 to 24V
Junction to Ambient (1) ……………………………… 36°C/W
BST Voltage ……………………………………………… 40V
Junction to Case (1) …………………………………
BST Voltage above SW …………………………………… 24V
Maximum Junction Temperature……………………… 150°C
Storage Temperature ………………………… -65 to +150°C
SS Voltage ……………………………………………-0.3 to 3V
FB Voltage …………………………………………… -0.3 to VIN
Lead Temperature (Soldering) 10 sec ………………… 300°C
Recommended Operating Conditions
SW Voltage ………………………………………… -0.6 to VIN
SW Transient Spikes (10ns Duration)……… -2.5V to VIN +1.5V
Peak IR Reflow Temperature ………………………….
5.5°C/W
Input Voltage Range ……………………………… 3V to 18V
260°C
ESD Protection Level(2) ………………………………… 2000V
Maximum Output Current ……………………………… 3A
Operating Ambient Temperature …………… -40 to +105°C
Operating Junction Temperature …………… -40 to +125°C
Exceeding the above specifications may result in permanent damage to the device or device malfunction. Operation outside of the parameters specified in the
Electrical Characteristics section is not recommended.
NOTES(1) Calculated from package in still air, mounted to 3” x 4.5”, 4 layer FR4 PCB with thermal vias under the exposed pad per JESD51 standards.
(2) Tested according to JEDEC standard JESD22-A114-B.
Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise noted, VIN = 12V, VBST = 15V, VSS = 2.2V, -40°C < TA = TJ < 125°C, RSET = 60.4kΩ.
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
18
V
2.95
V
Input Supply
Input Voltage Range
VIN Start Voltage
3
VIN Rising
2.70
VIN Start Hysteresis
VIN Quiescent Current
VIN Quiescent Current in Shutdown
2.82
225
mV
VCOMP = 0 (Not Switching)
2
2.6
mA
VSS/EN = 0, VIN = 12V
40
52
µA
1.000
1.020
V
Error Amplifier
Feedback Voltage
Feedback Voltage Line Regulation
FB Pin Input Bias Current
0.980
VIN = 3V to 18V
0.005
VFB = 1V, VCOMP = 0.8V
-170
%/V
-340
nA
Error Amplifier Transconductance
300
µΩ-1
Error Amplifier Open-loop Gain
60
dB
15.2
A/V
VFB = 0.9V
2.35
V
COMP Source Current
VFB = 0.8V, VCOMP = 0.8V
17
COMP Sink Current
VFB = 1.2V, VCOMP = 0.8V
25
COMP Pin to Switch Current Gain
COMP Maximum Voltage
µA
Internal Power Switch
Switch Current Limit
Switch Saturation Voltage
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(Note 1)
ISW = -3.9A
3.9
5.1
6.6
A
380
600
mV
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Electrical Characteristics (Cont.)
Unless otherwise noted, VIN = 12V, VBST = 15V, VSS = 2.2V, -40°C < TA = TJ < 125°C, RSET = 60.4kΩ.
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Minimum Switch On-time
150
Minimum Switch Off-time
100
Switch Leakage Current
Max
Units
ns
150
ns
10
µA
Minimum Bootstrap Voltage
ISW = -3.9A
1.8
2.3
V
BST Pin Current
ISW = -3.9A
100
150
mA
Oscillator
Switching Frequency
RSET = 60.4kΩ
275
350
425
kHz
Foldback Frequency
RSET = 60.4kΩ, VFB = 0
35
65
100
kHz
0.2
0.3
0.4
V
0.95
1.2
1.4
V
Soft Start and Overload Protection
SS/EN Shutdown Threshold
SS/EN Switching Threshold
Soft-start Charging Current
VFB = 0 V
VSS/EN = 0 V
VSS/EN = 1.5 V
1.9
1.6
Soft-start Discharging Current
2.4
3.2
µA
1.5
µA
Hiccup Arming SS/EN Voltage
VSS/EN Rising
2.15
V
Hiccup SS/EN Overload Threshold
VSS/EN Falling
1.9
V
Hiccup Retry SS/EN Voltage
VSS/EN Falling
0.6
1.0
1.2
V
Over Temperature Protection
Thermal Shutdown Temperature
165
°C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
10
°C
Note 1: Switch current limit does not vary with duty cycle.
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SC4525D
Pin Descriptions
SO-8
Pin Name
1
SW
Emitter of the internal NPN power transistor. Connect this pin to the inductor, the freewheeling diode and the
bootstrap capacitor.
2
IN
Power supply to the regulator. It is also the collector of the internal NPN power transistor. It must be closely bypassed to the ground plane.
3
RSET
Connect a 60.4kW resistor from this pin to ground.
4
GND
Ground pin
5
SS/EN
Soft-start and regulator enable pin. A capacitor from this pin to ground provides soft-start and overload hiccup
functions. Hiccup can be disabled by overcoming the internal soft-start discharging current with an external pullup resistor connected between the SS/EN and the IN pins. Pulling the SS/EN pin below 0.2V completely shuts off
the regulator to low current state.
6
COMP
The output of the internal error amplifier. The voltage at this pin controls the peak switch current. A RC compensation network at this pin stabilizes the regulator.
7
FB
The inverting input of the error amplifier. If VFB falls below 0.8V, then the switching frequency will be reduced to
improve short-circuit robustness (see Applications Information for details).
8
BST
Supply pin to the power transistor driver. Tie to an external diode-capacitor bootstrap circuit to generate drive
voltage higher than VIN in order to fully enhance the internal NPN power transistor.
9
Exposed Pad
The exposed pad serves as a thermal contact to the circuit board. It is to be soldered to the ground plane of the
PC board.
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Pin Function
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SC4525D
Block Diagram
IN
SLOPE
COMP
COMP
6
FB
7
+
2
S
+
+
ISEN
3.53m W
+ EA
+
+
ILIM
-
OC
18mV
BST
V1
8
+
PWM
-
S
R
FREQUENCY
FOLDBACK
ROSC
Q
POWER
TRANSISTOR
CLK
OSCILLATOR
3
1.2V
1
R
R
SW
OVERLOAD
-
PWM
A1
+
SS/EN
5
1V
SOFT- START
AND
OVERLOAD
HICCUP
CONTROL
1.9V
REFERENCE
& THERMAL
SHUTDOWN
FAULT
GND
4
Figure 2. SC4525D Block Diagram
1.9V
SS/EN
IC
2.4mA
B4
+
Q
B1
OVERLOAD
R
1V/2.15V
FAULT
S
ID
3.9mA
B2
_
Q
S
OC
R
PWM
B3
Figure 3. Soft-start and Overload Hiccup Control Circuit
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Typical Characteristics
V O=2.5V
70
V O=1.5V
65
60
55
75
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
75
65
60
55
50
(5) Freq vs Temp
45
45
VIN=5V
D2 =B320A
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
V O=1V
65
60
55
VIN=3.3V
D2 =B320A
40
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
0
0.5
1
Load Current (A)
Load Current (A)
2.5
3
1.25
1.2
1.02
2
Foldback Frequency vs VFB
Frequency vs Temperature
Feedback Voltage vs Temperature
1.5
Load Current (A)
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SS270 REV 6-7
SS270 REV 6-7
70
(6) Foldback Freq vs Temp
45
0
3
75
50
40
40
V O=2V
80
V O=1.5V
70
VIN=12V
D2 =B320A
50
85
V O=2.5V
80
Efficiency
90
V O=3.3V
85
V O=3.3V
80
Efficiency
90
Efficiency (%)
85
Temp
SC4525B
SC4525B
Efficiency
90
SC4525D
(3) 3.3Vin Eff
(2) 5Vin Eff
ff
1.00
0.99
0.98
(8) OCP current
1.1
1.0
0.9
(9) BST Pin current
Normalized Frequency
VFB (V)
1.01
Normalized Frequency
VIN =12V
0.8
0.97
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
-50
100 125
-25
25
50
75
100 125
0.75
0.5
TA=25oC
0.25
0
0.00
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
VFB (V)
SS270 REV 6-7
500
Switch Saturation Voltage
vs Switch Current
Switch Current Limit vs Temperature
BST Pin Current vs Switch Current
5.2
100.0
VIN =12V
450
25oC
-40oC
200
150
BST Pin Current (mA)
300
Current Limit (A)
125 C
350
250
VBST =15V
4.8
o
400
VCESAT (mV)
0.20
Temperature (OC)
o
Temperature ( C)
SS270 REV 6-7
0
1
4.4
4.0
3.6
75.0
-40oC
50.0
125oC
25.0
100
50
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
Switch Current (A)
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3.2
0.0
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
o
Temperature ( C)
100 125
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
Switch Current (A)
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eshold vs temp
(11) Vin Sup Cur vs SSCurve
volt 12
Typical Characteristics (Cont.)
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SS270 REV 6-7
SS270 REV 6-7
VIN Supply Current
vs Soft-Start Voltage
VIN Thresholds vs Temperature
2.5
VIN Threshold (V)
2.9
Start
Current (mA)
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
40
-40oC
-40oC
1.5
1.0
30
125oC
20
UVLO
0.5
(14) SS shutdown threshold
(15)vs
SStemp
charge cur vs 10SS volt
0
0.0
2.4
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
0
100 125
0.5
Temperature (o C)
1
1.5
VIN Quiescent Current vs VIN
2.5
0
2
2
4
6
8
10 12
14 16 18
VIN (V)
VSS (V)
SS270 REV 6-7
SS270 REV 6-7
SS270 REV 6-7
SS Shutdown Threshold
vs Temperature
0.40
Soft-Start Charging Current
vs Soft-Start Voltage
0.0
125oC
-0.5
-40 C
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.35
Current (uA)
o
SS Threshold (V)
2.0
Current (mA)
VSS = 0
125oC
2.0
VIN Shutdown Current vs VIN
50
Current (uA)
3.0
0.30
2
4
6
8
10 12 14 16 18
VIN (V)
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-40oC
-1.5
-2.0
-2.5
0.20
0
125oC
0.25
VCOMP = 0
0.0
-1.0
-3.0
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
o
Temperature ( C)
100 125
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
VSS (V)
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SC4525D
Applications Information
Operation
The SC4525D is a 350kHz fixed frequency, peak currentmode, step-down switching regulator with an integrated
3.9A power NPN transistor. With the peak current-mode
control, the double reactive poles of the output LC filter
are reduced to a single real pole by the inner current
loop. This simplifies loop compensation and achieves fast
transient response with a simple Type-2 compensation
network.
As shown in Figure 2, the switch collector current is
sensed with an integrated 3.53mW sense resistor. The
sensed current is summed with a slope-compensating
ramp before it is compared with the transconductance
error amplifier (EA) output. The PWM comparator trip
point determines the switch turn-on pulse width. The
current-limit comparator ILIM turns off the power switch
when the sensed signal exceeds the 18mV current-limit
threshold.
Driving the base of the power transistor above the
input power supply rail minimizes the power transistor
saturation voltage and maximizes efficiency. An external
bootstrap circuit (formed by the capacitor C1 and the
diode D1 in Figure 1) generates such a voltage at the BST
pin for driving the power transistor.
is charged with an internal 1.9µA current source (not
shown in Figure 3). As the SS/EN voltage exceeds 0.4V,
the internal bias circuit of the SC4525D turns on and the
SC4525D draws 2mA from VIN. The 1.9µA charging current
turns off and the 2.4µA current source IC in Figure 3 slowly
charges the soft-start capacitor.
The error amplifier EA in Figure 2 has two non-inverting
inputs. The non-inverting input with the lower voltage
predominates. One of the non-inverting inputs is biased
to a precision 1V reference and the other non-inverting
input is tied to the output of the amplifier A1. Amplifier A1
produces an output V1 = 2(VSS/EN -1.2V). V1 is zero and COMP
is forced low when VSS/EN is below 1.2V. During start up,
the effective non-inverting input of EA stays at zero until
the soft-start capacitor is charged above 1.2V. Once VSS/
exceeds 1.2V, COMP is released. The regulator starts to
EN
switch when VCOMP rises above 0.4V. If the soft-start interval
is made sufficiently long, then the FB voltage (hence the
output voltage) will track V1 during start up. VSS/EN must be
at least 1.83V for the output to achieve regulation. Proper
soft-start prevents output overshoot. Current drawn from
the input supply is also well controlled.
Overload / Short-Circuit Protection
Table 2 lists various fault conditions and their
corresponding protection schemes in the SC4525D.
Shutdown and Soft-Start
Table 2: Fault conditions and protections
The SS/EN pin is a multiple-function pin. An external
capacitor (4.7nF to 22nF) connected from the SS pin to
ground sets the soft-start and overload shutoff times of
the regulator (Figure 3). The effect of VSS/EN on the SC4525D
is summarized in Table 1.
Table 1: SS/EN operation modes
SS/EN
Mode
Supply Current
<0.2V
Shutdown
18uA @ 5Vin
0.4V to 1.2V
Not switching
2mA
1.2V to 2.15V
Switching & hiccup disabled
>2.15V
Switching & hiccup armed
Load dependent
Pulling the SS/EN pin below 0.2V shuts off the regulator
and reduces the input supply current to 18µA (VIN = 5V).
When the SS/EN pin is released, the soft-start capacitor
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Condition
Cause of Fault
Protective Action
Cycle-by-cycle limit at
IL>ILimit, V FB>0.8V
Over current
IL>ILimit, V FB<0.8V
Over current
VSS/EN Falling
Persistent over current
frequency foldback
Shutdown, then retry
SS/EN<1.9V
or short circuit
(Hiccup)
Tj>160C
Over temperature
Shutdown
programmed frequency
Cycle-by-cycle limit with
As summarized in Table 1, overload shutdown is disabled
during soft-start (VSS/EN<2.15V). In Figure 3, the reset input
of the overload latch B2 will remain high if the SS/EN
voltage is below 2.15V. Once the soft-start capacitor is
charged above 2.15V, the output of the Schmitt trigger
B1 goes high, the reset input of B2 goes low and hiccup
becomes armed. As the load draws more current from
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Applications Information (Cont.)
the regulator, the current-limit comparator ILIM (Figure
where VIN is the input voltage, VCESAT is the switch saturation
2) will eventually limit the switch current on a cycle-byvoltage, and VD is voltage drop across the rectifying
cycle basis. The over-current signal OC goes high, setting
diode.
the latch B3. The soft-start capacitor is discharged with
(ID - IC) (Figure 3). If the inductor current falls below the
In peak current-mode control, the PWM modulating
current limit and the PWM comparator instead turns off
ramp is the sensed current ramp of the power switch.
the switch, then latch B3 will be reset and IC will recharge
This current ramp is absent unless the switch is turned
the soft-start capacitor. If over-current condition persists
on. The intersection of this ramp with the output of the
or OC becomes asserted more often than PWM over
voltage feedback error amplifier determines the switch
a period of time, then the soft-start capacitor will be
pulse width. The propagation delay time required to
discharged below 1.9V. At this juncture, comparator B4
immediately turn off the switch after it is turned on is the
sets the overload latch B2. The soft-start capacitor will be
minimum controllable switch on time (TON(MIN)).
continuously discharged with (ID - IC). The COMP pin is
immediately pulled to ground. The switching regulator is
Closed-loop measurement shows that the SC4525D
Fig.4: Minbelow
On-Timeminimum
vs Temp on time is about 120ns at room temperature
shut off until the soft-start capacitor is discharged
1.0V. At this moment, the overload latch is reset. The
(Figure 4). If the required switch on time is shorter than
soft-start capacitor is recharged and the converter again
the minimum on time, the regulator will either skip cycles
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undergoes soft-start. The regulator will go through softor it will jitter.
start, overload shutdown and restart until it is no longer
Minumum On Time vs Temperature
overloaded.
200
During normal operation, the soft-start capacitor is
charged to 2.4V.
Setting the Output Voltage
VO=1.5V, IO=1A
180
TON_MIN (ns)
If the FB voltage falls below 0.8V because of output
overload, then the switching frequency will be reduced.
Frequency foldback helps to limit the inductor current
when the output is hard shorted to ground.
160
140
120
100
-50
The regulator output voltage, VO, is set with an external
resistive divider (Figure 1) with its center tap tied to the FB
pin. For a given R6 value, R4 can be found by
V
R 4 = R 6  O − 1 
 1 .0 V

(1)
VO + VConsideration
D
Minimum
D = On Time
VIN + VD − VCESAT
V
The operating
duty
cycle of a non-synchronous stepR = R 6  O − 1 
down 4switching
regulator
in continuous-conduction
1
.
0
V


mode (CCM) (isVOgiven
+ VD )by
⋅ (1 − D)
DIL =
VO F+SW
VD⋅ L 1
D=
(2)
VIN + VD − VCESAT
( V + V ) ⋅ (1 − D)
L1 = O D
20Corp.
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( V + VD ) ⋅ (1 − D)
DI = O
-25
0
25
50
75
100 125
Temperature (OC)
 1
V 
1
AC = − 20
⋅ log 4. Variation
⋅
⋅ FB  On Time
Figure
of Minimum
R S 2 πFC C O VO 
 G CA
with
Ambient Temperature
1
1
1 .0 

To allow
for transient
headroom,
operating
A
⋅ the minimum
⋅
 = 15
C = − 20 ⋅ log
−3
3
−6
28 ⋅ 6 . 1be
⋅ 10
2 π20%
⋅ 80to
⋅ 10
⋅ 10 than3 . 3 
switch on time should
at least
30%⋅ 22
higher
the worst-case minimum
on
1
1 time.VFB 

AC = − 20 ⋅ log
⋅
⋅
2 πFC C O VO 
15 . 9  G CAR S
20
10 Off
Time
RMinimum
= 22Limitation
. 3k
7 =
0 . 28 ⋅ 10 −3
1
1
1 .0 

AThe
20 ⋅ log
⋅
 1in Figure −23 is⋅ reset every3 cycle by−6 the
 = 15
C = −
PWM
latch
3 .3 
⋅ 80nF⋅ 10 ⋅ 22 ⋅ 10
 28 ⋅ 6 . 1 ⋅ 10 =20π. 45
C5 =
clock.2 πThe
⋅ 16clock
⋅ 10 3 also
⋅ 22 . 1turns
⋅ 10 3 off the power transistor to
refresh the bootstrap capacitor. This minimum off time
1 duty cycle of the regulator at a given
15 . 9
the
Climits
= 12pF
20
8 =
10 attainable
3
3
⋅ 22
R 7 = 2 π⋅ 600 −⋅ 310= 22
. 3 k. 1 ⋅ 10
0 . 28 ⋅ 10
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C =
= 0 . 45 nF
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AC =
V
R 4 = R 6  O − 1 
 1 .0 V
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switching frequency. The measured minimum off time is
100ns typically. If the required duty cycle is higher than
the attainable maximum, then the output voltage will not
 VOits set value in continuous-conduction
be able
R 4 to
= Rreach
−1 
6
 1 .0 V

mode.
Inductor Selection
VO + VD
D=
VIN + VD − VCESAT
The inductor ripple current for a non-synchronous stepdown converter in continuous-conduction mode is
(V
 V+ V ) ⋅ (1 − D)
RD4 IL= =R 6  O O D− 1 
 1 . 0FVSW ⋅ L 1
(3)
where FSW is the switching frequency (350kHz) and L1 is
( V V+ V+ V) ⋅ (1 − D)
the inductance.
L 1== O O D D
D
⋅ I ⋅ FSW
VIN 20
+ V%
D − OVCESAT
An inductor ripple current between 20% to 50% of the
maximum load current, IO, gives a good compromise
⋅ )D
⋅ (1 −size.
D) Re-arranging Equation (3)
_ CIN
amongIRMS
efficiency,
and
( VO= +I OVcost
D ⋅ (1 − D)
D
I
=
L
and assuming
35%
ripple current, the inductor is
FSWinductor
⋅ L1
given by
V
R 4 = R 6  O − 1 

( VO 1+.V
0DV) ⋅ (1 − D) 1

LD1V=
(4)
O = DIL ⋅  ESR +
35 %
⋅
I
⋅
F
8
⋅
F
⋅
C
O
SW
SW
O


VO


R4 = R6 
−1 
VO. 0+VVvaries
1
D  over a wide range, then choose
If the input
voltage

D=
VIN +the
VD nominal
− VCESAT input voltage. Always verify
L1 based on
IRMS _ CIN = I O ⋅ D ⋅ (1 − D)
converter operation
VO I+ VDat the input voltage extremes.
O
D=>
C
IN V + V − V
IN
4 ⋅ DVDIN ⋅ FCESAT
The peak current
power transistor is at
( VO + limit
VD ) ⋅SW
(of
1 −SC4525D
D)
D
I
=
L The maximum deliverable load current for the
least 3.9A.

1
F SW ⋅ L 1
DVO is= D
IL ⋅  minus
ESR + one half of the inductor ripple
SC4525D
3.9A
( V + V ) ⋅ (1 8− ⋅DF)SW ⋅ C O 
current.
DIL = ( V O+ V D) ⋅ (1 − D)
D ⋅ L1
L 1 = O FSW
20 % ⋅ IO ⋅ FSW
Input Decoupling Capacitor
( V + V ) ⋅ (1 − D)
L 1 => O IOD
C
IN capacitor
The input
⋅ I should
⋅ FSW be chosen to handle the RMS
4 20
⋅ =D%
V
SW⋅ (1 − D)
IRMS _ CIN
I OIN⋅ ⋅OFD
ripple current of a buck converter. This value is given by
IRMS _ CIN = I O ⋅ D ⋅ (1 − D)
(5)


1

DVOcapacitance
= DIL ⋅  ESR must
+
The input
also
be
high
enough to keep
8 ⋅ FSW ⋅ C O 

input ripple voltage within specification. This is important


1 from
in reducing
EMI
 ESR +
 the regulator. The
DVO = the
DIL ⋅conductive
⋅ FSW ⋅ C O from

input capacitance can be8estimated
IO
C IN >
4 ⋅ DVIN ⋅ FSW
IO
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Corp.
>
IN
4 ⋅ DVIN ⋅ FSW
(6)
AC =
 V 1+ V
FB 
DV is the
allowable1 inputVripple
voltage.
Awhere
C = − 20
D =⋅INlog GO R D ⋅ 2 πF C ⋅ V 
CA
S
C
O
O

VIN + VD − VCESAT
Multi-layer ceramic capacitors, which have very low ESR (a
R =
1 handle high RMS ripple
1 current, are
1 .0  7
few mW) and can easily
AC = − 20 ⋅ log
⋅
⋅
= 15

−3
6
the ideal choice
to −10µF
3 .3 
⋅V6input
.)1⋅ (⋅110−filtering.
2π ⋅ A
80single
⋅ 10 3 4.7µF
⋅ 22 ⋅ 10
( VO28
+for
D
)
D
DIL = capacitor
X5R ceramic
is adequate for most applications. C 5 =
FSW ⋅ L 1
For high voltage applications, a small ceramic (1µF or
15 . 9
2.2µF) can
10 20beplaced in parallel with
VFB a low ESR electrolytic C 8 =
R7 =
=122 .(31k− D1)
( Vsatisfy
−
O3+ VD ) ⋅both
 bulk capacitance
Acapacitor
20
⋅
log
⋅
⋅
to
the
ESR
and
C = −
0 . 28
⋅ 10  G R 2 πF C
L1 =
VO 
CA
SO ⋅ FSW C O

20
%
⋅
I
requirements. 1
C5 =
= 0 . 45 nF
3
3
2 π ⋅ 16 ⋅ 10
⋅
22
.
1
⋅
10
1
1
1 . 0  Vo

Capacitor
AOutput
⋅
⋅
=
 = 15
C = − 20 ⋅ log
−3
IRMS _ CIN =
(1 −
D)2 π ⋅ 80 ⋅ 10 3 ⋅ 22 ⋅ 10 −6 3 . 3  Vc
28I1O⋅ ⋅6 . 1D⋅⋅10
C8 =
= 12pF
The output
DV3O of a buck converter can be
2 π⋅ 600ripple
⋅ 10 3 voltage
⋅ 22 . 1 ⋅ 10
expressed15as
.9
10 20
GPWM
R7 =
= 22 . 3 k

1
− 3 (1 + s R
GPWM
V

DV⋅O10
=
D
IL ⋅  ESR ESR
+ CO)
0
.
28
o
(7)
=
8 ⋅ F 2 ⋅ C2O 
Vc (1 + s / ωp )(1 + s / ωn Q + sSW
/ ωn )

V 
1
1 = 0 . 45
CA5 == − 20 ⋅ log 3
3

⋅ capacitance.
⋅ FBnF
where
is ⋅the
C 2 πC
⋅ 16
10 Goutput
⋅ 22
.
1
⋅
10
O
R7 =
 CAR S 2 πFC C O VO 
R  11
1 V 
1
1 =
the⋅ log
inductor
as D,
ωZ =
CG
= ≈ 20
12,FBpFDIL increases
, 3IO ripple
8PWM
ASince
⋅1 ωp ≈3current
⋅
C = 2−π

G
⋅
R
R
C
R
C Ois
1
1 . 0 C =
⋅
600
⋅
10
⋅
22
.
1
⋅
10

C
>
CA
S
O
ESR
G
R
2
π
F
C
V
(3)), the output
voltage
IN (Equation
 ripple
Adecreases
⋅
 =5 15
C = − 20 ⋅ log
3
−6
4⋅ 28
DCA
VIN⋅ 6⋅S.F1SW⋅ 10 C− 3 O⋅ 2 π ⋅O80
3 .3 
⋅ 10 ⋅ 22 ⋅ 10
therefore
the
highest
when
V
is
at
its
maximum.
IN
AC
10 20
1
1
1 .0 

R
GPWM
1 + s R ESR C O ) ⋅
VAo7C = − 20 ⋅ log
=
⋅
 (X5R
C=815
− 3 capacitor is found
3
−6
A =22µF
ceramic
adequate
gmto 1547µF
. 9  28 ⋅ 6 . 1 ⋅ 10
3 .3 
2 2 π 2⋅ 80 ⋅ 10 ⋅ 22 ⋅ 10
20
Vfor
(
1
+
s
/
ω
)
(
1
+
s
/
ω
Q
+
s
/
ω
)
10 filtering
c
p
n
n
applications.
Ripple current
R 7 =output
= 22in. 3most
k
−3
1
0
.
28
⋅
10
the
output
capacitor
is
not
a
concern
because the
Cin
=
5
15R
.9
2
π
F
Z
1
7
inductor
current
20
1 of a buck converter directly feeds
1 CO,
= 10R , 3= 22 . 3 kω ≈3 =10 .,45 nF
GRCresulting
ω
=
75 = ≈
−
3
in
very
low
ripple
current.
Avoid
using
Z5U,
PWM
p
Z
02.π
28⋅116
⋅⋅10
G
R⋅S10 ⋅ 22 . 1 ⋅ 10 R C O
R ESR C O
Cand
8 = Y5VCAceramic
2 πFP1 R 7 11capacitors for output filtering because
Cthese
=
=high
0 . 45temperature
nF
of capacitors
have
and high
AC
58 = types
3 3
3 3 = 12 pF
20
2
π
⋅
16
⋅
10
⋅
22
.
1
⋅
10
10
2
π
600
⋅
10
⋅
22
.
1
⋅
10
coefficients.
R voltage
7 =
gm
1
C8 =
= 12pF
3
3
Freewheeling
Diode
2
π
⋅
600
⋅
10
⋅
22
.
1
⋅
10
G
(
1
+
s
R
C
)
Vo
PWM
ESR O
1
C 5 ==
VUse
(
1
+
s
/
ω
)
(
1
+
s
/
ω
Q + s 2 /asωn2freewheeling
)
c
2ofπFSchottky
barrier ndiodes
rectifiers
Z1 R 7 p
G
(
1
+
s
R
C
)
Vreduces
diode
reverse
recovery
input
current
spikes,
PWM
ESR O
o
1
=
2
2
CVeasing
=
high-side current sensing in the SC4525D. These
8
c
1
2(1π+FPs1R/Rω7 p )(1 + s / ωn Q +≈s 1/ ω,n )
Gdiodes
ωZ = rating,
average
forward current
PWM ≈ should, have an ω
p
GCA ⋅ R S
RCO
R ESR C O
at least 3A
and a reverse blocking
voltage of at least
a
R
1
1
few
volts
AC higher than the input voltage. For switching
GPWM ≈ 20
,
ωp ≈
,
ωZ =
,
10GCA ⋅operating
RS
R C O cycles (i.e. lowRoutput
at low duty
ESR C O
Rregulators
=
7
gmto input voltage conversion ratios), it is beneficial
voltage
AC
to use
10 201freewheeling diodes with somewhat higher
RCaverage
=
75 =
current ratings (thus lower forward voltages). This
2gπmFZ1 R 7
C 58 ==
1
22 ππFFZP11 R 77
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SC4525D
Applications Information (Cont.)
is because the diode conduction interval is much longer
than that of the transistor. Converter efficiency will be
improved if the voltage drop across the diode is lower.
The freewheeling diode should be placed close to the
SW pin of the SC4525D to minimize ringing due to trace
inductance. 20BQ030 (International Rectifier), B320A,
B330A (Diodes Inc.), SS33 (Vishay), CMSH3-20MA and
CMSH3-40MA (Central-Semi.) are all suitable.
The freewheeling diode should be placed close to the SW
pin of the SC4525D on the PCB to minimize ringing due to
trace inductance.
For the bootstrap circuit, a fast switching PN diode
(such as 1N4148 or 1N914) and a small (0.33µF – 0.47µF)
ceramic capacitor is sufficient for most applications. When
bootstrapping from 2.5V to 3.0V output voltages, use a
low forward drop Schottky diode (BAT-54 or similar) for
D1. If VOUT > 8V, then a protection diode D4 between the
SW and the BST pins will be required as shown in Figure 6
(c). D4 can be a small PN diode such as 1N4148 or 1N914 if
the operating temperature does not exceed 85 ºC. Use a
small Schottky diode (BAT54 or similar) if the converter is
to operate up to 125 ºC.
D1
Bootstrapping the Power Transistor
Fig.6: Methods
of BST
The minimum
BST-SW voltage
required to fully saturate
the power transistor is shown in Figure 5, which is about
2V at room temperature.
The BST-SW voltage is supplied by a bootstrap circuit
powered from either the input or the output D1
of the
converter (Figure 6(a), 6(b) and 6(c)). To maximize
efficiency, tie the bootstrap diodeBST
to the converter
C1 output
if VO>2.5V as shown in Figure 6 (a). Since the bootstrap
VIN
VOUT
SW converter load
supply current is proportional
to the
IN
to power the bootstrap
vs Temp current, using a lower voltageSC4525D
D2
GND
circuit reduces driving loss (Equation
(11), page
14) and
SS270
REV
6-7
improves efficiency.
BST
VOUT
SW
IN
SC4525D
12
D2
GND
(a)
D1
C1
BST
VIN
VOUT
SW
IN
SC4525D
D2
GND
Minimum Bootstrap Voltage
(a)
vs Temperature
2.2
(b)
D1
D4
2.1
Voltage (V)
C1
VIN
BST
C1
VIN
2.0
SC4525D
1.9
D2
GND
1.8
VOUT>8V
SW
IN
ISW =-3.9A
1.7
D4 is either a pn juntion diode or a Schottky diode
depending on the operating temperature.
1.6
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100 125
Temperature (o C)
(C)
Figure 6. Methods of Bootstrapping the SC4525D
Figure 5. Typical Minimum Bootstrap Voltage required
to Saturate the Transistor (ISW= -3.9A)
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=
10
1 R 7 = 0 . 28 ⋅ 10 −3 = 22 . 3 k
C8 =
= 12pF
2 π⋅ 600 ⋅ 10 3 ⋅ 22 . 1 ⋅ 10 3
1
C5 =
= 0 . 45 nF
2 π ⋅ 16 ⋅ 10 3 ⋅ 22 . 1 ⋅ 10 3
( VO + VD ) ⋅ (1 − D)
FSW ⋅ L 1
SC4525D
GPWM (1 + s R ESR C O )
Vo
1
=
C =
= 12pF
2 3
) ( VO + VD ) ⋅ (1 − D)
Vc (1 + s / ωp )(1 + s 8/ ωn2Qπ+⋅ 600
s2 / ω
) ⋅ 22 . 1 ⋅ 10 3
⋅
10
n
=
Information (Cont.)
20 %Applications
⋅ IO ⋅ FSW
Loop Compensation
R
1
Vo ωp ≈ 1GPWM
GPWM ≈
,
, (1 + s R ESR
ωZC=O )
,

=
GCA ⋅ R S
R/CωO )(1 + s / ω Q + sR2 ESR
C2O)
⋅
D
⋅
(
1
−
D
)
V
(
1
+
s
/
ω
_ CIN = I
O
c frequencyp
n
n
 The goal of compensation is to shape the
SW ⋅ C O 
response of the converter soAC as to achieve high DC
a dominant low-frequency pole FP at
10 20
accuracy and fast transient
R 7 = response while maintaining
R
1
1
gm
G
≈
,
ωp ≈
,
ωZ =
,
PWM
loop stability.

1
G
⋅
R
R
C
R
CO


CA
S
O
ESR
=
D
I
⋅
ESR
+
O
L 
1
8 ⋅ FSW ⋅ C O 

C 5 = 7 shows the control loops
AC of a
The block diagram in Figure
and double poles at half the switching frequency.
2 πFZ1 R 7
20
10
buck converter with the SC4525D. The innerR 7loop
= (current
1 resistor (R =3.53mW)
gm
loop) consists of a current
sensing
Including the voltage divider (R4 and R6), the control to
C8 =
s
of control loop
2
π
F
R
a current amplifier (CA) with
feedback transfer function is found and plotted in Figure
P 1 7gain (GCA=18.5).1 The
Iand
O
>
C 5 = amplifier
outer
loop
(voltage
loop)
consists
of
an
error
8 as the converter gain.
4 ⋅ DVIN ⋅ FSW
2 πFZ1 R 7
(EA), a PWM modulator, and a LC filter.
1
Since the converter gain has only one dominant pole at
C8 =
2
π
F
R
Since the current loop is internally closed, the remaining
low frequency, a simple Type-2 compensation network
P1 7
task for the loop compensation is to design the voltage
is sufficient for voltage loop compensation. As shown in
compensator (C5, R7, and C8).
Figure 8, the voltage compensator has a low frequency
integrator pole, a zero at FZ1, and a high frequency pole
CONTROLLER AND SCHOTTKY DIODE
at FP1. The integrator is used to boost the gain at low
Io
frequency. The zero is introduced to compensate the
Rs
CA
Fig.8: Bode plot of loop
gains phase lag at the loop gain crossover due to the
excessive
integrator pole (-90deg) and the dominant pole (-90deg).
REF
VFB 
+
 11PWM ⋅
V
11
FB 
Vc 
A
=
−
20
⋅
log
⋅
The high frequency pole nulls the ESR zero and attenuates

ACC = −EA20 ⋅ log GMODULATOR
R S ⋅ 22 π
πFFC C
CO ⋅ V
VOL1 
FB
CAR
Vo
S
C SWO
O 
 G CA
high frequency noise.
12
1
Vramp
11
11 R4
Co
AC =
=−
− 20
20
log
⋅
C5
A
⋅⋅ log
−33 ⋅
C
−
28
10
π ⋅⋅ 80
80 ⋅⋅ 10
10 33 ⋅⋅ 22
22 ⋅⋅ 10
10 −−66
⋅⋅ 66 ..11 ⋅⋅ 10
22 π
 28
C8
11 ..00  = 15 . 9 dB
⋅⋅ 3 . 360 =
15 . 9 dB
3 . 3 
COMP
R7
Resr
R6
30
GPWM ((11 +
+ ss R
R ESR C
C O ))
Vo
G
V
PWM
ESR O
o =
=
Vc ((11 +
+ ss // ω
ωp ))((11 +
+ ss // ω
ωn Q
Q+
+ ss 22 // ω
ωn22 ))
V
c
p
n
n
GAIN (dB)
15 . 9
10 152020.9
10
R
=
= 22
22 ..33kk
7
R7 =
=
28 ⋅⋅ 10
10 −−33
00 ..28
Figure 7. Block11diagram of control loops
C5 =
=
= 00 ..45
45nF
nF
C
=
5
π ⋅⋅ 16
16 ⋅⋅ 10
10 33 ⋅⋅ 22
22 ..11 ⋅⋅ 10
10 33
22 π
For a converter with switching frequency FSW, output
11
inductance
CO =
loading R, the
C8 =
= L1, output capacitance
=and
12pF
pF
C
12
8
33 22 . 1 ⋅ 10 33
π⋅⋅output
600 ⋅⋅ 10
10
600
. 1 ⋅ 10function in Figure 7 is
control (VC) 22toπ
(VO)⋅⋅ 22
transfer
given by:
Fz1
Fp1
Fp
0
CO
NV
-30
ER
T ER
Fc
LO
OP
G
2K
EN
SA
TO
RG
AIN
AIN
GA
IN
Fz
-60
0.2K
CO
MP
20K
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Fsw/2
200K
2M
(8)
Figure 8. Bode plots for voltage loop design
This transfer function has a finite DC gain
R
GPWM ≈
≈ R ,,
G
PWM
GCA ⋅⋅ R
RS
G
CA
S
A
an ESR zero FZ at
AC
10 2020C
10
R7 =
=
R
7
gm
g
m
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C5 =
=
C
5
11
1
ωp ≈
≈ 1 ,,
ω
p
RC
CO
R
O
Therefore, the procedure of the voltage loop design for
11 ,
ω
=
Z
ωZ = R Cthe, SC4525D can be summarized as:
ESR C O
O
R ESR
(1) Plot the converter gain, i.e. control to feedback transfer
function.
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SC4525D
 1
V 
1
AC = − 20 ⋅ log
⋅
⋅ FB 
 G CAR S 2 πFC C O VO 
1
Applications
(Cont.)
AC = − 20 ⋅ Information
log
⋅
−3
1
1 .0 
⋅
 = 15 . 9 dB
3
−6
3 .3 
2 π ⋅ 80 ⋅ 10 ⋅ 22 ⋅ 10
 28 ⋅ 6 . 1 ⋅ 10
(2) Select the open loop crossover frequency, FC, between
10% and 20% of the switching frequency. At FC, find the
7
15 . 9
20
10
20
required compensator
gain, AC. In typical applications with
10
R7 =
= 7. 4 k
R =
= 22 . 3 k
0. 3 ⋅ 10 − 3
−3
ceramic 7output
capacitors,
the
ESR
zero
is
neglected
and
0 . 28 ⋅ 10
the required compensator
1
1 gain at FC can be estimated by
C5 =
= 3.1 nF
C5 =
= 0 . 45 nF
3
3
3
2π ⋅ 7 ⋅ 10 ⋅ 7.4 ⋅ 10 3
2 π ⋅ 16 ⋅ 10
 1⋅ 22 . 1 ⋅ 101
VFB 
(9)

AC = − 20 ⋅ log
⋅
⋅
1
1 R S 2 πFC C O VO 
 G CA
C8 =
= 32 pF
3
3
C8 =
= 12pF
2
π
⋅
677
⋅
10
⋅
7.4
⋅
10
3
3
2 π⋅ 600 ⋅ 10 ⋅ 22 . 1 ⋅ 10
1
1 and
1 .0 
(3) Place
the
compensator
zero,
FZ1,⋅ between 10%
AC = − 20
⋅ log
⋅
 = 15 . 9 dB
−3
3
−6
3 . 3 R7=7.32k, C5=3.3nF, and C8= 33pF for the design.
28 ⋅ 6 . 1 ⋅ 10
20% of the crossoverfrequency,
FC. 2 π ⋅ 80 ⋅ 10 ⋅ 22 ⋅ 10 Select
GPWM (1 + s R ESR C O )
Vo
=
(1 + s / ωp )(1 +pole,
s / ωFnP1Q, +tos 2cancel
/ ωn2 ) the ESR zero,
(4) UseVthe
compensator
Compensator parameters for various typical applications
c
15 . 9
10 20
FZ.
are listed in Table 4. A MathCAD program is also available
R7 =
= 22 . 3 k
−3
upon request for detailed calculation of the compensator
0 . 28 ⋅ 10
R
1
1
(5) Then,
the≈ parameters
network
parameters.
GPWM
, 1 of theωpcompensation
≈
,
ωZ =
,
G
⋅
R
R
C
R
C
C
=
=
0
.
45
nF
CA
S
O
ESR
O
5
can be calculated
2 π ⋅ 16by
⋅ 10 3 ⋅ 22 . 1 ⋅ 10 3
Thermal Considerations
AC
1
20
10
CR 8 =
= 12pF
7 = 2 π⋅ 600 ⋅ 10 3 ⋅ 22 . 1 ⋅ 10 3
For the power transistor inside the SC4525D, the
gm
conduction loss PC, the switching loss PSW, and bootstrap
1
circuit Ploss
P = Pcan
be estimated as follows:
C5 =
T OT ALBST,
C + P S W + PB S T + PQ
G7PWM (1 + s R ESR C O )
Vo 2 πFZ1 R
(10)
=
Vc (1 + s1 / ωp )(1 + s / ωn Q + s 2 / ωn2 )
PQ = VIN ⋅ 2mA
PC = D ⋅ VC E S AT⋅ IO
C8 =
2 πFP1 R 7
1
R
1
1
GPWM ≈
,
ωp ≈
,
ωZ =
, PS W = ⋅ t S ⋅ VIN ⋅ I O ⋅ FS W
(11)
2
GCA ⋅ R S
R C OSC4525D.
R ESR C O
where gm=0.3mA/V
is the EA gain of the
I
AC
PB S T = D ⋅ VB S T ⋅ O
20
10
Example: Determine
the voltage compensator for an
40
R7 =
350kHz, 12Vgmto 3.3V/3A converter with 47uF ceramic
output capacitor.
where PVBST=is(1the
voltage and tS is the equivalent
− DBST
) ⋅ Vsupply
1
D
D ⋅ IO
C5 =
switching time of the NPN transistor (see Table 3).
2 πFZgain
1 R 7 crossover frequency of 35kHz, and
Table 3: Typical Switching Time
Choose a loop
2
place voltage compensator
zero and pole at FZ1=7kHz
3. Typical switching
time
PTable
1
IND = (1 . 1 ~ 1 . 3 ) ⋅ I O ⋅ R DC
C8 =
(20% of FC),2 πand
F
=
677kHz.
From
Equation
(9),
the
FP1 R 7P1
Load Current
Input Voltage
1A
2A
3A
required compensator gain at FC is
1
1
1. 0 

A C = − 20⋅ log 
⋅
⋅
 = 7 dB
−3
3
−6
3. 3 
18.5
⋅
3
.
53
⋅
10
2
π
⋅
35
⋅
10
⋅
47
⋅
10

5V
12V
6.86ns
12.5ns
9.71ns
15.3ns
PT OT AL = PC + PS W + PB S T +
InPaddition,
the quiescent current loss is
Q
Then the compensator parameters are
PQ = VIN ⋅ 2mA
P =D⋅ V
⋅I
C
PS W =
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C E S AT
O
12.5ns
18ns
(12)
The total power loss of the SC4525D is therefore
1
⋅ t S ⋅ VIN ⋅ I O ⋅ FS W
2
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Applications Information (Cont.)
PT OT AL = PC + PS W + PB S T + PQ
(13)
The temperature
of the SC4525D PisQthe
= Vproduct
IN ⋅ 2 mA of the
PC = D ⋅ VC Erise
S AT⋅ I O
total power dissipation (Equation (13)) and qJA (36oC/W),
which is the thermal
impedance from junction to ambient
1
P
=
⋅
t
⋅
V
S
W
S
IN ⋅ I O ⋅ FS W
for the SOIC-82 EDP package.
V IN
IO to operate the SC4525D above
It is not
PB Srecommended
T = D ⋅ VB S T ⋅
o
40
125 C junction temperature.
VOUT
PCB Layout
PD = (1Considerations
− D) ⋅ VD ⋅ IO
In a step-down switching regulator, the input bypass
PIND the
= (1 main
. 1 ~ 1 .power
3 ) ⋅ I2O ⋅ Rswitch
capacitor,
and the freewheeling
DC
diode carry pulse current (Figure 9). For jitter-free
operation, the size of the loop formed by these components
should be minimized. Since the power switch is already
integrated within the SC4525D, connecting the anode of
the freewheeling diode close to the negative terminal of
the input bypass capacitor minimizes size of the switched
current loop. The input bypass capacitor should be placed
close to the IN pin. Shortening the traces of the SW and
BST nodes reduces the parasitic trace inductance at these
nodes. This not only reduces EMI but also decreases
switching voltage spikes at these nodes.
ZL
Figure 9. Heavy lines indicate the critical pulse
current loop. Thes stray inductance of this
loop should be minimized.
C
Vin
The exposed pad should be soldered to a large ground
plane as the ground copper acts as a heat sink for the
device. To ensure proper adhesion to the ground plane,
avoid using vias directly under the device.
+
+
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Recommended Component Parameters in Typical Applications
Table 4 lists the recommended inductance (L1) and compensation network (R7, C5, C8) for common input and output
voltages. The inductance is determined by assuming that the ripple current is 35% of load current IO. The compensator
parameters are calculated by assuming a 47mF low ESR ceramic output capacitor and a loop gain crossover frequency
of FSW/10.
Table 4: SC4525D Compensator Parameters
Table 4. Recommended inductance (L1) and compensator (R7, C5, C8)
Vin(V)
3.3
5
12
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Typical Applications
Vo(V)
Io(A)
1.0
2.0
1.5
2.5
3.3
1.5
2.5
3.3
5
7.5
3
C2(uF)
47
L1(uH)
3.3
2.2
3.3
4.7
4.7
4.7
6.8
8.2
10
10
Recommended Parameters
R7(k)
C5(nF)
C8(pF)
3.74
6.49
3.74
6.49
7.5
3.74
6.98
8.66
11.5
18.2
6.8
3.3
6.8
4.7
3.3
6.8
4.7
3.3
2.2
2.2
47
68
82
68
47
R7
7.15
12.4
7.15
12.4
14.3
7.15
13.3
16.5
22.1
34.8
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Typical Application Schematics
V
D1
5V
IN
C4
4.7mF
BST
IN
SW
SC4525D
SS /EN
BAT- 54
C1
0.33m F
L1
4.7mH
OUT
R4
33.2k
2.5V/3A
FB
COMP
C7
47 pF
GND
R5
60.4k
R7
6.49 k
C8
22 nF
RSET
D2
CMSH3-20M
C5
4.7nF
L1 : CoiltronicsDR73 - 4R7
R6
22 .1k
C2
47mF
C2 : Murata GRM 31CR60J476M
C4 : Murata GRM 31CR60J475K
Figure 10. 350kHz 5V to 2.5V/3A Step-down Converter
V
D1
3.3V
IN
BAT-54
C4
4.7mF
BST
IN
C1
0.33 mF
L1
OUT
3.3 mH
1.5V/3A
Down Converte
Fig. 10: 350 kHz5 V to2.5V/3
A Step
R4
SW
SC4525D
SS/EN
33.2k
FB
COMP
C7
22nF
C8
47pF
RSET
R7
3.74k
GND
R5
60.4k
D2
B320A
R6
66.5 k
C2
47mF
C5
6.8nF
L1 : Coiltronics DR73 - 3R3
C2 : Murata GRM 31CR60J476 M
C4 : Murata GRM 32ER71H475 K
Figure 11. 350kHz 3.3V to 1.5V/3A Step-down Converter
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Fig.12b: SS
Typical Performance Characteristics
SS270AREV
6-7to 5V/3A Step-down Converter with 350kHz Switching Frequency)
(For
12V
Load Characteristic
6
Output Voltage (V)
5
4
12V Input (5V/DIV)
3
2
5V Output (2V/DIV)
1
SS Voltage (1V/DIV)
0
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
Load Current (A)
Fig.12d: OCP
Figure 12(a). Load Characteristic
5ms/DIV
Figure 12(b). VIN Start up Transient (IO=3A)
5V Output Short (5V/DIV)
5V Output Response (1V/DIV, AC Coupling)
Inductor Current (1A/DIV)
Retry Inductor Current (2A/DIV)
SS Voltage (2V/DIV)
40us/DIV
Figure 12(c). Load Transient Response
(IO= 0.3A to 3A)
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10ms/DIV
Figure 12(d). Output Short Circuit (Hiccup)
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Outline Drawing - SOIC-8 EDP
A
D
e
N
2X E/2
E1 E
1
2
ccc C
2X N/2 TIPS
e/2
B
D
aaa C
SEATING
PLANE
A2 A
C
bxN
bbb
A1
DIMENSIONS
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
DIM
MIN NOM MAX MIN NOM MAX
A
A1
A2
b
c
D
E1
E
e
F
H
h
L
L1
N
01
aaa
bbb
ccc
.069
.005
.065
.020
.010
.193 .197
.154 .157
.236 BSC
.050 BSC
.116 .120 .130
.085 .095 .099
.010
.020
.016 .028 .041
(.041)
8
0°
8°
.004
.010
.008
.053
.000
.049
.012
.007
.189
.150
C A-B D
1.75
0.13
1.65
0.51
0.25
4.90 5.00
3.90 4.00
6.00 BSC
1.27 BSC
2.95 3.05 3.30
2.15 2.41 2.51
0.25
0.50
0.40 0.72 1.04
(1.05)
8
0°
8°
0.10
0.25
0.20
1.35
0.00
1.25
0.31
0.17
4.80
3.80
h
F
EXPOSED PAD
h
H
H
c
GAGE
PLANE
0.25
L
(L1)
SEE DETAIL
SIDE VIEW
A
DETAIL
01
A
NOTES:
1.
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS (ANGLES IN DEGREES).
2.
DATUMS -A- AND -B- TO BE DETERMINED AT DATUM PLANE
3.
DIMENSIONS "E1" AND "D" DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS
OR GATE BURRS.
REFERENCE JEDEC STD MS -012, VARIATION BA.
4.
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SC4525D
Land Pattern - SOIC-8 EDP
E
SOLDER MASK
D
DIMENSIONS
DIM
(C)
F
G
Z
Y
THERMAL VIA
Ø 0.36mm
P
X
C
D
E
F
G
P
X
Y
Z
INCHES
(.205)
.134
.201
.101
.118
.050
.024
.087
.291
MILLIMETERS
(5.20)
3.40
5.10
2.56
3.00
1.27
0.60
2.20
7.40
NOTES:
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1.
THIS LAND PATTERN IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY.
CONSULT YOUR MANUFACTURING GROUP TO ENSURE YOUR
COMPANY'S MANUFACTURING GUIDELINES ARE MET.
2.
REFERENCE IPC-SM-782A, RLP NO. 300A.
3.
THERMAL VIAS IN THE LAND PATTERN OF THE EXPOSED PAD
SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A SYSTEM GROUND PLANE.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY COMPROMISE THE THERMAL AND/OR
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE DEVICE.
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