ALLEGRO A8483

A8483
1.2 MHz Step-up Converter
for Display Bias Supply
Package EK:
MLP/TDFN, 3 × 3 mm
0.75 mm Nominal Height
Approximate Scale 1:1
The A8483 is a current mode step-up dc-to-dc converter,
available in a 5-pin 3 mm × 3 mm thermally enhanced
MLP/TDFN lead (Pb) free package. Smaller external
components and integrated 36 V switch reduce component
count and footprint for a variety of applications.
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
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Output voltage up to 35 V
2.5 to 10 V input
0.9 to 18 V input with separate bias supply
Delivers 15 V at 15 mA with 2.7 V input
Constant 1.2 MHz switching frequency provides low noise
350 mA switch current limit
1 μA shutdown current
Low-noise PWM/analog dimming
OLED bias supply / WLED backlight
Portable battery-powered equipment
Cellular phones
PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant)
Camcorders, personal stereos, MP3 players, cameras
Mobile GPS systems
IOUT1 + IOUT2 = 15 mA
VOUT
L1
10 µH
VSUPPLY
EN
4
GND
2
5
VIN
R1
820 kΩ
A8483
C1
1 µF
Li-ion
2.5 V to
5.5 V
D1
1
SW
OLED
5
VIN
L1
10 µH
FB
3
VSUPPLY
C2
1µ
µF
EN
4
Li-ion
2.5 V to
5.5 V
Enable
GND
2
VOUT2
Enable
VSUPPLY C1
1 µF
R1
768 kΩ for
VOUT = 32 V
604 kΩ for
VOUT = 25 V
A8483
EN
4
5V
GND
2
Connect either VZ or VBIAS
D1
1
SW
FB
3
L1
22 µH
VSUPPLY
12 V
5
C1
1 µF
Enable
VIN
1
SW
GND
2
FB
3
Figure 4. LCD TV, Plasma TV Bias, FED Display,
Varactor Diode Bias. Using 12 V input.
VOUT
VOUT
Li-ion
2.5 V to
5.5 V
D1
A8483
C1
1 µF
EN
4
GND
2
R3
24 kΩ
FB
3
Enable
Cf
0.01 µF
R2
5 kΩ
Figure 5. WLED Backlighting.
A8483-DS, Rev. 1
L1
10 µH
5
VIN
C2
0.22 µF
VC
Analog Voltage or
PWM
R1
47 Ω
VSUPPLY
Li-ion
2.5 V to
5.5 V
D1
1
SW
R1
560 kΩ
A8483
C1
1 µF
EN
4
GND
2
C2
1 µF
OLED
VSUPPLY
1
SW
C2
1µ
µF / 50 V
R2
15 kΩ
C3
0.1 µF
Figure 3. LCD TV, Plasma TV Bias, FED Display,
Varactor Diode Bias. Using 5 V input.
L1
10 µH
R1
768 kΩ for
VOUT = 32 V
604 kΩ for
VOUT = 25 V
Enable
5V
R2
15 kΩ
5
VIN
D1
A8483
EN
4
VBIAS
32 V, 40 mA
25 V, 80 mA
VOUT
VZ
7.5 V
C2
1µ
µF / 50 V
C4
0.47 µF
Figure 2. Small LCD Bias Supply. Li+ battery to ±12 V.
25 V, 25 mA
VOUT
–12 V
D2
R2
39 kΩ
Figure 1. OLED Bias Supply. Use for cell phones, MP3
players, DSCs, and PDAs.
32 V, 18 mA
L1
10 µH
C3
0.47 µF
C2
0.47 µF
FB
3
R2
39 kΩ
5
VIN
+12 V
R1
732 kΩ
A8483
C1
1 µF
VOUT1
D1
1
SW
FB
3
Enable
R3
160 kΩ
Analog Voltage or
PWM 10 kHz
R2
47 kΩ
Cf
1 nF
Cf for PWM dimming only
VC
Figure 6. OLED Bias Supply. Use for low-noise PWM
dimming, or with analog voltage through the FB pin.
A8483
1.2 MHz Step-up Converter for Display Bias Supply
Functional Block Diagram
FB
SW
A1
VIN
VREF
1.25 V
615 mV
A2
RC
R
Q
Driver
S
CC
Σ
Ramp
Generator
EN
Enable
1.2 MHz
Oscillator
GND
Device Pin-out Diagram
Terminal List Table
Pin
Name
Function
1
SW
Internal power FET
2
GND
Ground
3
FB
Feedback input
4
EN
Enable input
5
VIN
Input supply
SW 1
5 VIN
GND 2
FB 3
4 EN
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Package Thermal Characteristics
SW Pin ..................................................................................–0.3 to 36 V
Remaining Pins .................................................................... –0.3 to 10 V
Operating Ambient Temperature , TA .................................... –40°C to 85°C
Junction Temperature, TJ(max)............................................................. 150°C
Storage Temperature, TS .................................................. –55°C to 150°C
RθJA = 50 °C/W, on a 4-layer board. Additional information is
available on the Allegro Web site.
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A8483-DS, Rev. 1
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
www.allegromicro.com
A8483
1.2 MHz Step-up Converter for Display Bias Supply
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS at TA = 25°C, VIN = 3 V (unless otherwise noted)
Characteristics
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
2.5
–
10
V
Active: IOUT = 15 mA, VOUT = 12 V
–
2.5
3.5
mA
Shutdown (EN = 0 V)
–
0.1
1
μA
590
615
640
mV
Input Voltage Range
VIN
Supply Current
ISUP
Feedback Reference Voltage
VFB
–
IFB
Feedback Input Current
Switch Current Limit
VFB = 0.615 V
–
50
100
nA
ISWLIM
–
–
350
–
mA
FSW
–
0.8
1.2
1.6
MHz
D
–
85
90
–
%
Switch Frequency
Switch Maximum Duty Cycle
Switch Saturation voltage
–
VCE(SAT)
ISW = 0.2 A
–
350
–
mV
ISL
VSW = 36 V
–
–
5
μA
Input Threshold Low
VIL
–
–
–
0.4
V
Input Threshold High
VIH
–
1.5
–
–
V
Leakage
IIL
–
–
1
μA
Switch Leakage Current
Enable Input
Input Leakage
Operating Characteristics
(VIN = 3 V)
Feedback Bias Current versus Temperature
Efficiency versus Input Voltage
VOUT = 15 V; Toko 1098AS-100M Inductor
VFB = 0.615 V
65
90
85
62
Efficiency (%)
80
IFB (nA)
75
IOUT (mA)
70
25
15
2
65
60
59
56
53
55
50
50
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
–50
0
VIN (V)
100
150
Quiescent Supply Current versus Temperature
1.25
2.6
1.20
2.5
ISUPQ (mA)
FSW (MHz)
Switching Frequency versus Temperature
1.15
1.10
1.05
2.4
2.3
2.2
1.00
–50
50
Temperature (°C)
2.1
0
50
Temperature (°C)
100
150
–50
0
50
100
150
Temperature (°C)
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A8483-DS, Rev. 1
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
www.allegromicro.com
A8483
1.2 MHz Step-up Converter for Display Bias Supply
Functional Description
Pin Functions
VIN. Supply to the control circuit. A bypass capacitor, C1, must
be connected from close to this pin to GND.
GND. Ground reference connected directly to the ground plane.
The feedback resistor should have a separate connection directly
to this point.
EN. Voltage lower than 0.4 V disables the A8483 and puts the
control circuit into the low-power sleep mode. Voltage greater
than 1.5 V fully enables the A8483.
SW. Low-side switch connection between the inductor, L1,
and ground. Because rapid changes of current occur at this
pin, the traces on the PCB that are connected to this pin should
be minimized. In addition, L1 and the diode, D1, should be
connected as close to this pin as possible.
FB. Feedback pin for OLED voltage control or WLED current
control. The reference voltage is 615 mV. Connect the feedback
resistor close to this pin to minimize noise.
Device Operation
The A8483 uses a 1.2 MHz constant switching frequency currentmode control scheme to regulate the output voltage or current
through the load.
A typical OLED bias supply is shown in figure 7. For driving
OLEDs, output voltage is sensed by the FB pin through a voltage
divider network. Output voltage, VOUT (V), is set according to the
following equation:
VOUT =
R1 + R2
R2
(1)
0.615 .
A typical WLED backlight supply is shown in figure 8. The load
current, ILOAD, is set by the selecting the external sense resistor,
R1, to produce 615 mV at the desired load, for example:
Voltage sensed across the FB pin is compared with the internal
615 mV reference to produce an error signal. The switch current
is sensed by the internal sense resistor and compared to the
error signal for current mode PWM control. As the error signal
increases, ILOAD , increases to increase either output voltage,
VOUT, or current, IOUT , such that the FB pin voltage follows the
internal 615 mV reference voltage.
As ILOAD is reduced, the energy required in the inductor, L1, also
reduces, resulting in the inductor current dropping to zero for
low load current levels. This is known as Discontinuous mode
operation and results in some low-frequency ripple. The average
load current will, however, remain regulated down to zero. In
Discontinuous mode, when ILOAD drops to zero, the voltage at
the SW pin rings, due to the resonant LC circuit formed by L1
and the switch and diode D1 capacitance. This ringing is lowfrequency and is not harmful. It can be damped with a resistor
across the inductor but this will reduce efficiency and is not
recommended.
VOUT
VOUT
VSUPPLY
1
SW
EN
4
GND
2
D1
5
VIN
R1
820 kΩ
A8483
C1
1 µF
Li-ion
2.5 V to
5.5 V
L1
10 µH
FB
3
OLED
5
VIN
(2)
R1 = 0.615 ILOAD .
C2
1µ
µF
Enable
R2
39 kΩ
Figure 7. OLED Bias Supply. Use for cell phones, MP3 players, DSCs,
and PDAs. (Circuit also shown in figure 1.)
VSUPPLY
Li-ion
2.5 V to
5.5 V
L1
10 µH
1
SW
D1
A8483
C1
1 µF
EN
4
GND
2
R3
24 kΩ
FB
3
Enable
Cf
0.01 µF
R2
5 kΩ
C2
0.22 µF
VC
Analog Voltage or
PWM
R1
47 Ω
Figure 8. WLED Backlighting. (Circuit also shown in figure 5.)
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A8483-DS, Rev. 1
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
www.allegromicro.com
A8483
1.2 MHz Step-up Converter for Display Bias Supply
Applications Information
Dimming Control
Soft Start
Display dimming can be achieved by controlling the output
voltage, VOUT , using the FB pin. The circuitry behind the FB
pin is flexible, to accommodate a variety of schemes used for
dimming:
• Adjust the duty cycle of the pulse train applied to the FB pin
through resistor R3, as shown in figure 11. Capacitor Cf is
used to generate the average voltage level. Variation of output
voltage with PWM duty cycle is shown in figure 9.
• Apply a constant dc voltage to the FB pin through resistor
R3, as shown in figure 12. Variation of output voltage with dc
voltage are shown in figure 10.
• Selection of the resistor connected between the FB pin and
GND, as shown in figure 12 for OLED applications, and in
figure 13 for WLED applications. The voltage drop across
the transistor should be negligible compared to the FB sense
voltage.
Output voltage rise time at power-on can be extended by using a
soft start circuit, such as the one shown in figure 14 for an OLED
application, and in figure 16 for a WLED application. At poweron, the device duty cycle begins initially at a high level, drawing
a large current from the input supply, VIN. The soft-start circuits
shown can reduce the level of current flow by controlling the FB
pin.
When a signal is applied to the EN pin, capacitor C3 discharges,
pulling the FB pin high, and reducing VOUT to a minimum.
When the EN signal is removed, C3 recharges and as it does, the
voltage drop across R3 reduces, allowing the device duty cycle to
VOUT
L1
10 µH
5
VIN
EN
4
Li-ion
2.5 V to
5.5 V
R1
560 kΩ
A8483
C1
1 µF
GND
2
C2
1 µF
OLED
VSUPPLY
D1
1
SW
FB
3
Enable
R3
160 kΩ
17
R2
47 kΩ
Cf
1 nF
15
Analog Voltage or
PWM 10 kHz
Cf for PWM dimming only
VC
Figure 11. OLED Bias Supply. Use for low-noise PWM dimming,
or with analog voltage through the FB pin.
11
9
VOUT
7
L1
10 µH
5
VIN
5
VSUPPLY
3
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Duty Cycle (%)
D1
R1
560 kΩ
A8483
C1
1 µF
Li-ion
2.5 V to
5.5 V
1
SW
EN
4
GND
2
C2
10 µF
FB
3
Cf
1 nF
Enable
Figure 9. PWM Dimming Control of Duty Cycle. Performance of 5 V input
circuit shown in figure 3.
R3
47 kΩ
OLED
VOUT (V)
13
R2
47 kΩ
VC
Q1
20
Figure 12. OLED Dimming Control. Single-bit resolution using
external transistor.
18
16
VOUT (V)
14
VOUT
12
5
VIN
10
8
VSUPPLY
6
Li-ion
2.5 V to
5.5 V
4
2
L1
10 µH
1
SW
D1
A8483
C1
1 µF
EN
4
GND
2
FB
3
C2
0.22 µF
Enable
R2
80 Ω
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
VC (V)
0.8
1
Figure 10. DC Voltage Dimming Control of Duty Cycle. Performance of
circuit shown in figure 11.
R1
80 Ω
VC
Q1
Figure 13. WLED Dimming Control. Single-bit resolution using
external transistor.
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115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
www.allegromicro.com
1.2 MHz Step-up Converter for Display Bias Supply
increase gradually. When the voltage drop across R3 is reduced
to less than about 0.8 V, the feedback from the sense resistor, R1,
takes over full control of the output voltage.
The length of the soft start delay depends on the combined effect
of R2, R3, R4, C3 and the amplitude of the EN signal. The delay
can be adjusted by the selection of these values.
VOUT
5
VIN
VSUPPLY
L1
10 µH
D1
1
SW
R1
820 kΩ
A8483
C1
1 µF
EN
4
Li-ion
2.5 V to
5.5 V
GND
2
FB
3
OLED
A8483
C2
1 µF
D2
Enable
R4
47 kΩ
Component Selection
The component values shown in figure 1 are sufficient for most
applications. To reduce output ripple, the value of the output
inductor, L1, may be increased, but in most cases this results in
excessive board area and additional cost.
Inductor Selection (L1). With an internal PWM frequency of
1.2 MHz, the optimum inductor value for most cases would be
10 μH. The inductor should have low winding resistance, typically < 1 Ω, and the core should have low losses at 1.2 MHz.
For worst-case conditions of high output voltage and current, and
low input voltage, the inductor should be rated at the switch current limit of 350 mA.
If high temperature operation is required, derating should be
considered. In some cases where lower inductor currents are
expected, the current rating can be decreased.
Several inductor manufacturers, including Coilcraft, Murata, Panasonic, Sumida, Taiyo Yuden, and TDK, have and are developing
suitably small-size inductors. Two recommended inductors are:
• TDK: NLCV32T-100K-PF, 10 μH
• Toko: 1098AS-100M, 10 μH
Diode Selection (D1). The diode should have a low forward volt-
age to reduce conduction losses, and a low capacitance to reduce
switching losses. Schottky diodes can provide both these features
if carefully selected. The forward voltage drop is a natural advantage for Schottky diodes, and it reduces as the current rating of
the component increases.
However, as the current rating increases, the diode capacitance
also increases, so the optimum selection is usually the lowest
current rating above the circuit maximum. In this application, an
average current rating of 100 to 200 mA is usually sufficient.
Capacitor Selection. Because the values recommended for the
capacitors are low, ceramic capacitors are the best choice for this
application. To reduce performance variation over temperature
changes, low drift types such as X7R and X5R should be used.
C3
10 nF
R3
24 kΩ
R2
39 kΩ
Figure 14. OLED Soft Start Circuit
EN
VOUT
IIN
Figure 15. OLED Soft Start Circuit. Performance of circuit shown in figure 14.
VOUT
5
VIN
VSUPPLY
Li-ion
2.5 V to
5.5 V
L1
22 µH
1
SW
D1
A8483
C1
1 µF
EN
4
GND
2
R2
5 kΩ
FB
3
C2
0.22 µF
D2
Enable
R4
47 kΩ
C3
0.01 µF
R3
24 kΩ
R1
4.75 Ω
Figure 16. WLED Soft Start Circuit
C1. A 1.0 μF capacitor on the VIN pin is suitable for most
applications. In cases where large inductor currents are switched,
a larger capacitor may be needed.
C2. The output capacitor can be as small as 0.22 μF for most
applications and most VIN / VOUT combinations. Increasing this
capacitor value aids in reducing ripple and increasing efficiency
in low input voltage / high output voltage conditions.
Suitable capacitors are available from: TDK, Taiyo Yuden,
Murata, Kemet, and AVX.
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115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
www.allegromicro.com
A8483
1.2 MHz Step-up Converter for Display Bias Supply
IOUT1 + IOUT2 = 15 mA
L1
10 µH
5
VIN
C3
0.47 µF
C2
0.47 µF
13.0
12.8
12.6
VOUT1
12.4
12.2
EN
4
Li-ion
2.5 V to
5.5 V
R1
732 kΩ
A8483
C1
1 µF
+12 V
VOUT (V)
VSUPPLY
Line Regulation
VOUT1
D1
1
SW
GND
2
FB
3
12.0
VOUT2
11.8
Enable
D2
R2
39 kΩ
VOUT2
11.6
–12 V
11.4
C4
0.47 µF
11.2
11.0
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
VIN (V)
Figure 17. Line Regulation Perfomance for Small LCD Bias Supply, IOUT1 = IOUT2 = 7.5 mA (circuit also shown in figure 2)
32 V, 18 mA
25 V, 25 mA
VOUT
L1
10 µH
VSUPPLY C1
1 µF
32
R1
768 kΩ for
VOUT = 32 V
604 kΩ for
VOUT = 25 V
A8483
EN
4
5V
GND
2
Load Regulation
34
D1
1
SW
FB
3
VOUT = 32 V
30
C2
1µ
µF / 50 V
VOUT (V)
5
VIN
28
26
VOUT = 25 V
24
Enable
22
R2
15 kΩ
20
0
10
20
30
40
IOUT (mA)
Figure 18.Load Regulation for LCD TV, Plasma TV Bias, FED Display, Varactor Diode Bias; VSUPPLY = 5 V (circuit also shown in figure 3)
Connect either VZ or VBIAS
12 V
5
C1
1 µF
VIN
5V
1
SW
A8483
EN
4
VBIAS
GND
2
FB
3
D1
32
R1
768 kΩ for
VOUT = 32 V
604 kΩ for
VOUT = 25 V
Enable
C3
0.1 µF
Load Regulation
34
VOUT = 32 V
30
C2
1µ
µF / 50 V
VOUT (V)
L1
22 µH
VZ
7.5 V
VSUPPLY
32 V, 40 mA
25 V, 80 mA
VOUT
28
26
24
VOUT = 25 V
22
R2
15 kΩ
20
0
20
40
60
80
100
IOUT (mA)
Figure 19. Load Regulation for LCD TV, Plasma TV Bias, FED Display, Varactor Diode Bias; VSUPPLY = 12 V (circuit also shown in figure 4). The A8483
can operate with a VSUPPLY from 0.9 to 18 V with a separate bias supply to operate the A8483 in the normal VIN range. The bias voltage can be supplied
by an external power supply, such as 3.3 or 5 V, or by using a suitable Zener diode, VZ , for VSUPPLY > 10 V.
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Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
www.allegromicro.com
A8483
1.2 MHz Step-up Converter for Display Bias Supply
Use the following complete part number when ordering:
Part Number
Packing
Description
A8483EEKTR-T
7-in. reel, 1500 pieces/reel
Surface Mount
Leadframe plating 100% matte-tin.
Solder pad layout compatible with SOT23-5 (SOT95P280-5).
Package EK , MLP/TDFN
3.15 .124
2.85 .112
A
B
5
Preliminary dimensions, for reference only
(reference JEDEC MO-229 WEEA)
Dimensions in millimeters
U.S. Customary dimensions (in.) in brackets, for reference only
Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown
3.15 .124
2.85 .112
A Terminal #1 mark area
A
B Exposed thermal pad (reference dimensions only,
terminal #1 identifier appearance at supplier discretion)
C Reference pad layout (reference IPC
SON95P300X310-7WEEAN); adjust as necessary
to meet application process requirements
1
2
5X
D Reference pad layout with contact pads only; adjust as
necessary to meet application process requirements
SEATING
PLANE
0.08 [.003] C
5X
0.45 .018
0.30 .012
C
0.80 .031
0.70 .028
0.10 [.004] M C A B
0.05 [.002] M C
0.95 .037
0.20 .008
REF
0.05 .002
0.00 .000
0.50 .020
0.30 .012
1
R0.20 .008
REF
2
1.00 .039
NOM
B
5
2.00 .079
NOM
0.85 .033
MIN
5
0.45 .018
MIN
0.85 .033
MIN
5
2.00 .079
MAX
0.45 .018
MIN
0.45 .018
MIN
2.10 .083
MIN
3.80 .150
MAX
1
D
0.95 .037
0.50 .020
MIN
1.00
MAX
.039
2.10 .083
MIN
3.80 .150
MAX
0.20 x 0.20 .008 x .008
REF
1
C
0.95 .037
0.50 .020
MIN
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A8483-DS, Rev. 1
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
www.allegromicro.com
A8483
1.2 MHz Step-up Converter for Display Bias Supply
The products described here are manufactured under one or more U.S. patents or U.S. patents pending.
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. reserves the right to make, from time to time, such departures from the detail
specifications as may be required to permit improvements in the performance, reliability, or manufacturability
of its products. Before placing an order, the user is cautioned to verify that the information being relied upon
is current.
Allegro products are not authorized for use as critical components in life-support devices or systems without
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