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2.25MHz 600mA/1000mA Dual Step Down Converter In Small 3x3mm QFN Package
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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The TPS62420 device is a synchronous dual
step-down DC-DC converter optimized for battery
powered portable applications. It provides two
independent output voltage rails powered by 1-cell
Li-Ion or 3-cell NiMH/NiCD batteries. The device is
also suitable to operate from a standard 3.3V or 5V
voltage rail.
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APPLICATIONS
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Cell Phones, Smart-phones
PDAs, Pocket PCs
OMAP™ and Low Power DSP Supply
Portable Media Players
Digital Radio
Digital Cameras
VIN
FB 1
SW1
CIN
L1
2.2 μH
10 μF
100
R11
270kΩ
90
up to 600mA
COUT1 = 22 µF
80
R12
180kΩ
EN_1
L2
MODE/
DATA
The TPS62420 operates at 2.25MHz fixed switching
frequency and enter the Power Save Mode operation
at light load currents to maintain high efficiency over
the entire load current range. For low noise
applications the devices can be forced into fixed
frequency PWM mode by pulling the MODE/DATA
pin high. In the shutdown mode, the current
consumption is reduced to 1.2µA. The device allows
the use of small inductors and capacitors to achieve
a small solution size.
VOUT1 = 1.5V
DEF_1
EN_2
With the EasyScale™ serial interface the output
voltages can be modified during operation. It
therefore supports Dynamic Voltage Scaling for low
power DSP and processors.
The TPS62420 is available in a 10-pin leadless
package (3×3mm QFN)
TPS62420
VIN 2.5V – 6V
With an input voltage range of 2.5V to 6V, the
TPS62420 is ideal to power portable applications like
smart phones, PDAs, and other portable equipment.
SW2
2.2 μH
Cff2
R21
360kΩ 33pF
R22
180kΩ
V OUT2 = 1.8V
V IN = 3.6V
V OUT2 = 1.8V
ADJ2
GND
70
Up to 1000mA
COUT2 = 22 µF
Efficiency
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High Efficiency—up to 95%
VIN Range From 2.5 V to 6 V
2.25 MHz Fixed Frequency Operation
Output Current 600 mA and 1000 mA
Adjustable Output Voltage From 0.6 V to VIN
EasyScale™ Optional One Pin Serial Interface
for Dynamic Output Voltage Adjustment
Power Save Mode at Light Load Currents
180° Out of Phase Operation
Output Voltage Accuracy in PWM Mode ±1%
Typical 32 µA Quiescent Current for both
Converters
100% Duty Cycle for Lowest Dropout
Available in a 10-Pin QFN (3×3mm)
MODE/DATA = 0
60
50
V OUT1 = 1.5V
40
30
20
10
0
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
I OUT mA
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of Texas
Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
EasyScale, OMAP, PowerPAD are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
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ORDERING INFORMATION
TA
PART
NUMBER
(1)
–40°C to 85°C
TPS62420
DEFAULT OUTPUT
VOLTAGE (2)
OUT1
Adjustable
OUT2
OUTPUT
CURRENT
600mA
1000mA
QFN (1)
PACKAGE
ORDERING
PACKAGE
MARKING
DRC
TPS62420DRC
BQF
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)
Input voltage range on VIN
(2)
Voltage range on EN, MODE/DATA, DEF_1
VALUE
UNIT
–0.3 to 7
V
–0.3 to VIN +0.3, ≤7
V
500
µA
–0.3 to 7
V
Maximum Current into MODE/DATA
Voltage on SW1, SW2
–0.3 to VIN +0.3, ≤7
V
HBM Human body nodel
2
kV
Charge device model
1
kV
Voltage on ADJ2, FB1
ESD rating (3)
Machine model
TJ(max) Maximum junction temperature
200
V
150
°C
TA
Operating ambient temperature range
–40 to 85
°C
Tstg
Storage temperature range
–65 to 150
°C
(1)
(2)
(3)
Stresses beyond those listed under absolute maximum ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under recommended operating
conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute–maximum–rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
All voltage values are with respect to network ground terminal.
The human body model is a 100pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5kΩ resistor into each pin. The machine model is a 200pF
capacitor discharged directly into each pin.
DISSIPATION RATINGS
PACKAGE
RθJA
POWER RATING FOR TA≤ 25°C
DERATING FACTOR ABOVE TA = 25°C
DRC
49°C/W
2050mW
21mW/°C
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
MIN
VIN
2
NOM
MAX
UNIT
Supply voltage
2.5
6
V
Output voltage range for adjustable voltage
0.6
VIN
V
TA
Operating ambient temperature
-40
85
°C
TJ
Operating junction temperature
-40
125
°C
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.8V, EN = VIN, MODE = GND, L = 2.2µH, COUT = 20µF, TA = –40°C to 85°C typical values are at TA =
25°C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
SUPPLY CURRENT
VIN
Input voltage range
IQ
Operating quiescent current
ISD
Shutdown current
VUVLO
Undervoltage lockout threshold
6.0
V
One converter, IOUT = 0mA. PFM mode enabled
(Mode = 0) device not switching,
EN1 = 1 OR EN2 = 1
2.5
19
29
µA
Two converter, IOUT = 0mA. PFM mode enabled
(Mode = 0) device not switching,
EN1 = 1 AND EN2 = 1
32
48
µA
IOUT = 0mA, MODE/DATA = GND, for one
converter, VOUT 1.575V (1)
23
µA
IOUT = 0mA, MODE/DATA = VIN, for one
converter, VOUT 1.575V (1)
3.6
mA
EN1, EN2 = GND, VIN = 3.6V (2)
1.2
3
EN1, EN2 = GND, VIN ramped from 0V to 3.6V (3)
0.1
1
Falling
1.5
2.35
Rising
2.4
µA
V
ENABLE EN1, EN2
VIH
High-level input voltage, EN1, EN2
1.2
VIN
VIL
Low-level input voltage, EN1, EN2
0
0.4
V
V
IIN
Input bias current, EN1, EN2
EN1, EN2 = GND or VIN
0.05
1.0
µA
DEF_1 = GND or VIN
0.01
1.0
µA
DEF_1 INPUT
IIN
Input biasd current DEF_1
MODE/DATA
VIH
High-level input voltage,
MODE/DATA
1.2
VIN
V
VIL
Low-level input voltage,
MODE/DATA
0
0.4
V
IIN
Input bias current, MODE/DATA
MODE/DATA = GND or VIN
VOH
Acknowledge output voltage high
Open drain, via external pullup resistor
VOL
Acknowledge output voltage low
Open drain, sink current 500µA
0.01
0
1.0
µA
VIN
V
0.4
V
INTERFACE TIMING
tStart
Start time
tH_LB
High time low bit, logic 0 detection
Signal level on MODE/DATA pin is > 1.2V
tL_LB
Low time low bit, logic 0 detection
Signal level on MODE/DATA pin < 0.4V
µs
2
2
200
µs
2x
400
µs
2
200
µs
2x
400
µs
tH_LB
tL_HB
Low time high bit, logic 1 detection
Signal level on MODE/DATA pin < 0.4V
tH_LB
High time high bit, logic 1 detection
Signal level on MODE/DATA pin is > 1.2V
tL_HS
TEOS
End of Stream
tACKN
Duration of acknowledge condition
VIN 2.5V to 6V
(MODE/DATE line pulled low by the
device)
tvalACK
Acknowledge valid time
ttimeout
Timeout for entering power save
mode
(1)
(2)
(3)
TEOS
MODE/DATA Pin changes from high to low
µs
2
400
520
µs
2
µs
520
µs
Device is switching with no load on the output, L = 3.3µH, value includes losses of the coil
These values are valid after the device has been already enabled one time (EN1 or EN2 = high) and supply voltage VIN has not
powered down.
These values are valid when the device is disabled (EN1 and EN2 low) and supply voltage VIN is powered up. The values remain valid
until the device has been enabled first time (EN1 or EN2 = high). After first enable, Note 3 becomes valid.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.8V, EN = VIN, MODE = GND, L = 2.2µH, COUT = 20µF, TA = –40°C to 85°C typical values are at TA =
25°C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
280
620
mΩ
1
µA
200
450
mΩ
6
7.5
µA
0.85
1.0
1.15
A
1.19
1.4
1.61
POWER SWITCH
RDS(ON)
P-Channel MOSFET On-resistance, VIN = VGS = 3.6V
Converter 1,2
ILK_PMOS
P-Channel leakage current
VDS = 6.0V
RDS(ON)
N-Channel MOSFET On-resistance
Converter 1,2
VIN = VGS = 3.6V
ILK_SW1/SW2
Leakage Current into SW1/SW2 Pin Includes N-Chanel leakage currnet,
VIN = open, VSW = 6.0V, EN = GND (4)
ILIMF
Forward Current
Limit PMOS and
NMOS
TSD
OUT1 600mA
2.5V ≤ VIN≤ 6.0V
OUT2 1000mA
Thermal shutdown
Increasing junction temperature
150
°C
Thermal shudown hysteresis
Decreasing junction temperature
20
°C
OSCILLATOR
fSW
Oscillator frequency
2.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 6.0V
2.0
2.25
2.5
MHz
OUTPUT
VOUT
Adjustable output votage range
Vref
Reference voltage
VOUT (PFM)
DC output voltage accuracy PFM
mode, adjustable and fixed output
voltage (5)
VOUT
DC output voltage load regulation
Voltage positioning active, MODE/DATA = GND,
device operating in PFM mode, VIN = 2.5V to
5.0V (6) (7)
1.01x
VOUT
2.5%
MODE/DATA = GND; device operating in PWM
Mode VIN = 2.5V to 6.0V (7)
–1%
0%
1%
VIN = 2.5V to 6.0V, Mode/Data = VIN , Fixed PWM
operation, 0mA < IOUT < IOUTMAX (8)
–1%
0%
1%
PWM operation mode
0.5
switching (9)
Start-up time
Activation time to start
VOUT Ramp UP time
Time to ramp from 5% to 95% of VOUT
V
mV
–1.5%
tRamp
(7)
(8)
(9)
VIN
600
tStart up
(4)
(5)
(6)
4
0.6
%/A
170
µs
750
µs
At pins SW1 and SW2 an internal resistor of 1MΩ is connected to GND
Output voltage specification does not include tolerance of external voltage programming resistors
Configuration L typ 2.2µH, COUT typ 20µF, see parameter measurement information, the output voltage ripple depends on the effective
capacitance of the output capacitor, larger output capacitors lead to tighter output voltage tolerance
In Power Save Mode, PWM operation is typically entered at IPSM = VIN/32Ω.
For VOUT > 2.2V, VIN min = VOUT +0.3V
This time is valid if one converter turns from shutdown mode (EN2 = 0) to active mode (EN2 =1) AND the other converter is already
enabled (e.g., EN1 = 1). In case both converters are turned from shutdown mode (EN1 and EN2 = low) to active mode (EN1 and/or
EN2=1) a value of typ 80 µs for ramp up of internal circuits needs to be added. After tStart the converter starts switching and ramps
VOUT.
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DEVICE INFORMATION
PIN ASSIGNMENTS
ADJ2
1
MODE/DATA
2
VIN
3
FB1
4
DEF_1
5
D
PA
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w
Po
10
SW2
9
EN2
8
GND
7
EN1
6
SW1
Top view DRC package
TERMINAL FUNCTIONS
TERMINAL
NAME
NO.
(QFN)
I/O
DESCRIPTION
ADJ2
1
I
Input to adjust output voltage of converter 2. In adjustable version (TPS62420) connect a external
resistor divider between VOUT2, this pin and GND to set output voltage between 0.6V and VIN. If
EasyScale™ Interface is used for converter 2, this pin must be directly connected to the output.
MODE/DATA
2
I
This Pin has 2 functions:
1. Operation Mode selection: With low level, Power Save Mode is enabled where the device
operates in PFM mode at light loads and enters automatically PWM mode at heavy loads.
Pulling this PIN to high forces the device to operate in PWM mode over the whole load range.
2. EasyScale™ Interface function: One wire serial interface to change the output voltage of both
converters. The pin has an open drain output to provide an acknowledge condition if requested.
The current into the open drain output stage may not exceed 500µA. The interface is active if
either EN1 or EN2 is high.
VIN
3
I
Supply voltage, connect to VBAT, 2.5V to 6V
FB1
4
I
Direct feedback voltage sense input of converter 1, connect directly to Vout 1. An internal feed forward
capacitor is connected between this pin and the error amplifier. In case of fixed output voltage versions
or when the Interface is used, this pin is connected to an internal resistor divider network.
DEF_1
5
I/O
This pin defines the output voltage of converter 1. The pin acts in TPS62420 as an analog input for
output voltage setting via external resistors. In fixed default output voltage versions this pin is a digital
input to select between two fixed default output voltages.
In TPS62420 an external resistor network needs to be connected to this pin to adjust the default output
voltage.
SW1
6
EN1
7
I
Enable Input for Converter1, active high
GND
8
I
GND for both converters, this pin should be connected with the PowerPAD
EN2
9
I/O
SW2
10
PowerPAD™
Switch Pin of Converter1. Connected to Inductor
Enable Input for Converter 2, active high
Switch Pin of Converter 2. Connected to Inductor.
Connect to GND
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
VIN
PMOS Current
Limit Comparator
Converter 1
VIN
FB_VOUT
Thermal
Shutdown
Softstart
VREF +1%
Skip Comp.
EN1
FB_VOUT
VREF- 1%
Ext. res. network
DEF1
Skip Comp. Low
VREF
Control
Stage
Error Amp.
Internal
FB
VOUT1 compensated
Int. Resistor
Network
PWM
Comp.
Cff 25pF
SW1
MODE
Register
RI 1
Sawtooth
Generator
DEF1_High
RI3
RI..N
FB1
Gate Driver
GND
DEF1_Low
Average
Current Detector
Skip Mode Entry
Note A
NMOS Current
Limit Comparator
CLK 0°
Reference
Mode/
DATA
Easy Scale
Interface
ACK
MOSFET
Open drain
Undervoltage
Lockout
PMOS Current
Limit Comparator
CLK 180°
Converter 2
Int. Resistor
Network
Load Comparator
2.25MHz
Oscillator
VIN
FB_VOUT
VREF +1%
Skip Comp.
Register
FB_VOUT
DEF2
Note B
Cff 25pF
VREF- 1%
Skip Comp. Low
VREF
Error Amp.
RI 1
Internal
compensated
Control
Stage
Gate Driver
PWM
Comp.
RI..N
SW2
MODE
FB_VOUT2
ADJ2
Thermal
Shutdown
Softstart
Sawtooth
Generator
CLK 180°
GND
Average
Current Detector
Skip Mode Entry
NMOS Current
Limit Comparator
EN2
Load Comparator
GND
6
A.
In fixed output voltage version, the PIN DEF_1 is connected to an internal digital input and disconnected from the
error amplifier
B.
To set the output voltage of Converter 2 via EasyScale Interface, ADJ2 pin must be directly connected to VOUT2
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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
TPS62420
VIN 2.5 V - 6 V
FB 1
VIN
SW1
CIN
10 mF
L1
VOUT1
2.2 mH
LPS4018
R11
COUT1 2x10 mF
GRM21BR61A106K
DEF_1
R12
EN_1
L2
VOUT2
SW2
EN_2
2.2 mH
LPS4018
MODE/
DATA
R21
ADJ2
Cff2
33 pF
COUT2 2x10 mF
GRM21BR61A106K
R22
GND
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TABLE OF GRAPHS
FIGURE NO.
Efficiency VOUT1 = 1.1V
1
Efficiency VOUT1 = 1.575V
2
Efficiency VOUT2 = 1.8V
3
Efficiency VOUT2 = 3.3V
4
Efficiency
vs VIN
5, 6
DC Output Accuracy VOUT1 = 1.1V
7
DC Output Accuracy VOUT2 = 3.3V
8
FOSC
vs VIN
9
Iq for one converter
10
Iq for both converters, not switching
11
RDSON PMOS
vs VIN
12
RDSON NMOS
vs VIN
13
Light Load Output Voltage Ripple in Power Save Mode
14
Output Voltage Ripple in Forced PWM Mode
15
Output Voltage Ripple in PWM Mode
16
Forced PWM/ PFM ModeTransition
17
Load Transient Response PFM/PWM
18
Load Transient Response PWM Operation
19
Line Rransient Response
20
Startup Timing One Converter
21
Typical Operation VIN = 3.6V, VOUT1 = 1.575V, VOUT2 = 1.8V
22
Typical Operation VIN = 3.6V, VOUT1 = 1.8V, VOUT2 = 3.0V
23
Typical Operation VIN = 3.6V, VOUT1 = 1.2V, VOUT2 = 1.2V
24
VOUT1 Change With Easy Scale
25
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
FIGURE NO.
Dynamic Voltage Positioning
26
Soft Start
27
EasyScale Protocol Overview
28
EasyScale Protocol Without Acknowledge
29
EasyScale Protocol Including Acknowledge
30
EasyScale – Bit Coding
31
MODE/DATA PIN: Mode Selection
32
MODE/DATA Pin: Power Save Mode / Interface Communication
33
Typical Application Circuit 1.5V / 2.85V Adjustable Outputs
34, 35
Layout Diagram
36
PCB Layout
37
EFFICIENCY VOUT1 = 1.1V
EFFICIENCY VOUT1 = 1.575V
100
90
100
VOUT1 = 1.575 V
VOUT1 = 1.1 V
90
80
80
VIN = 2.7 V
VIN = 2.7 V
VIN = 3.6 V
60
VIN = 3.6 V
VIN = 5 V
50
VIN = 5 V
40
30
20
Forced PWM Mode
MODE/DATA = 1
60
50
Power Save Mode
MODE/DATA = 0
10
0.1
1
10
100
0
0.01
1000
0.1
1
1000
EFFICIENCY VOUT2 = 3.3V
100
VOUT2 = 1.8 V
90
80
VIN = 2.7 V
VIN = 2.7 V
VIN = 3.6 V
60
VIN = 5 V
VIN = 5 V
50
40
Power Save Mode
MODE/DATA = 0
VOUT2 = 3.3 V
VIN = 3.6 V
VIN = 3.6 V
70
VIN = 3.6 V
Efficiency
70
Efficiency
100
Figure 2.
80
60
VIN = 5 V
VIN = 5 V
50
40
30
Forced PWM Mode
MODE/DATA = 1
Power Save Mode
MODE/DATA = 0
Forced PWM Mode
MODE/DATA = 1
20
10
8
10
IOUT - mA
EFFICIENCY VOUT2 = 1.8V
0
0.01
Forced PWM Mode
MODE/DATA = 1
20
100
20
VIN = 5 V
40
Figure 1.
30
VIN = 3.6 V
VIN = 5 V
IOUT - mA
90
VIN = 2.7 V
VIN = 3.6 V
30
Power Save Mode
MODE/DATA = 0
10
0
0.01
VIN = 2.7 V
70
Efficiency
Efficiency
70
10
0.1
1
10
100
1000
0
0.01
0.1
1
10
IOUT - mA
IOUT - mA
Figure 3.
Figure 4.
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EFFICIENCY vs VIN , VOUT1 = 1.575V
EFFICIENCY vs VIN, VOUT2 = 3.3V
100
100
MODE/DATA = 0
VOUT = 1.575 V
95
IOUT = 100 mA
IOUT = 200 mA
90
90
IOUT = 10 mA
85
80
Efficiency
Efficiency
MODE/DATA = 0
VOUT = 3.3 V
IOUT = 10 mA
IOUT = 1 mA
75
70
IOUT = 1 mA
80
70
65
60
60
55
50
2
3
4
5
50
6
3
VIN - V
4
5
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
DC OUTPUT ACCURACY VOUT1 = 1.575V
DC OUTPUT ACCURACY VOUT2 = 3.3V
1.650
3.4
VOUT1 = 1.575 V
1.625
VIN = 4.2 V
MODE/DATA = low, PFM Mode, voltage positioning active
VIN = 5 V
PWM Mode
Operation
3.35
1.600
VIN = 3.7 V
VOUT DC - V
VOUT DC - V
VOUT2 = 3.3 V
MODE/DATA = low, PFM Mode, voltage positioning active
VIN = 2.7 V
VIN = 3.6 V
1.575
VIN = 2.7 V
1.550
6
VIN - V
VIN = 3.6 V
VIN = 4.2 V
PWM Mode
Operation
VIN = 4.2 V
3.3
VIN = 3.7 V
VIN = 4.2 V
VIN = 5 V
MODE/DATA = high, forced PWM Mode
MODE/DATA = high, forced PWM Mode
3.25
1.525
1.500
0.01
0.10
1
10
IOUT - mA
100
1000
3.2
0.01
Figure 7.
0.10
1
10
IOUT - mA
100
1000
Figure 8.
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FOSC vs VIN
Iq FOR ONE CONVERTER, NOT SWITCHING
24
2.5
2.45
23
2.4
85°C
22
Iddq - mA
Fosc - MHz
2.35
2.3
-40°C
2.25
2.2
25°C
21
20
25°C
-40°C
2.15
85°C
19
2.1
18
2.05
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
VIN - V
5
17
2.5
6
5.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
5
5.5
6
VIN - V
Figure 9.
Figure 10.
Iq FOR BOTH CONVERTERS, NOT SWITCHING
RDSON PMOS vs VIN
0.55
42
0.5
40
0.45
38
RDSon - W
Iddq - mA
85°C
36
25°C
34
0.4
85°C
0.35
25°C
0.3
32
0.25
-40°C
-40°C
0.2
30
0.15
2.5
28
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
VIN - V
Figure 11.
10
3
3.5
4
4.5
VIN - V
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IN POWER SAVE MODE
RDSON NMOS vs VIN
0.3
Power Save Mode
Mode/Data = low
IOUT = 10mA
0.25
RDSon - W
85°C
VOUT = 1.8V 20mV/Div
0.2
25°C
-40°C
Inductor current 100mA/Div
0.15
0.1
0.05
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
VIN - V
Time base - 10 ms/Div
Figure 13.
Figure 14.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE
IN FORCED PWM MODE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE
IN PWM MODE
Mode/Data = high,
forced PWM MODE operation
PWM MODE OPERATION
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 400mA
IOUT = 10mA
VOUT ripple 20mV/Div
VOUT = 1.8V 20mV/Div
Inductor current 100mA/Div
Inductor current 200mA/Div
Time base - 400 ns/Div
Time base - 200 ns/Div
Figure 15.
Figure 16.
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Forced PWM
Mode
MODE/DATA 1V/Div
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE PFM/PWM
VOUT = 1.575V
50mV/Div
MODE/DATA = low
Enable Power Save Mode
Entering PFM Mode
Voltage positioning active
Voltage positioning in PFM
Mode reduces voltage drop
during load step
PWM Mode operation
IOUT1 = 540mA
VOUT 20mV/Div
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 20mA
IOUT 200mA/Div
IOUT= 60mA
Time base - 20 ms/Div
Time base - 100 ms/Div
Figure 17.
Figure 18.
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE PWM OPERATION
LINE TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MODE/DATA = high
PWM Mode operation
VOUT = 1.575V
50mV/Div
IOUT 200mA/Div
VIN 3.6V to 4.6V
VIN 1V/Div
MODE/DATA = high
IOUT1 = 540mA
VOUT 1.575
IOUT 200mA
VOUT 50mV/Div
IOUT= 60mA
Time base - 400 ms/Div
Time base - 100 ms/Div
Figure 19.
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TYPICAL OPERATION VIN = 3.6V,
VOUT1 = 1.575V, VOUT2 = 1.8V
STARTUP TIMING ONE CONVERTER
EN1 / EN2 5V/Div
SW1 5V/Div
VIN = 3.8V
IOUT1 max = 400mA
I coil1 200mA/Div
VOUT1
500mV/Div
SW2 5V/Div
SW1 1V/Div
Icoil2 200mA/Div
Icoil 500mA/Div
VIN 3.6V,
VOUT1: 1.575V
VOUT2: 1.8V
I OUT1 = IOUT2 = 200mA
Time base - 100 ns/Div
Time base - 200 ms/Div
Figure 21.
Figure 22.
TYPICAL OPERATION VIN = 3.6V,
VOUT1 = 1.8V, VOUT2 = 3.0V
TYPICAL OPERATION VIN = 3.6V,
VOUT1 = 1.2V, VOUT2 = 1.2V
SW1 5V/Div
SW1 5V/Div
I coil1 200mA/Div
I coil1 200mA/Div
SW2 5V/Div
SW2 5V/Div
Icoil2 200mA/Div
VIN 3.6V,
VOUT1 : 1.8V
VOUT2 : 3.0V
I OUT1 = I OUT2 = 200mA
I coil2 200mA/Div
VIN 3.6V,
VOUT1 : 1.2V
VOUT2 : 1.2V
I OUT1 = I OUT2 = 200mA
Time base - 100 ns/Div
Time base - 100 ns/Div
Figure 23.
Figure 24.
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MODE/DATA
2V/Div
VOUT1 : 200mV/Div
VOUT1: 1.1V
VOUT1 : 1.5V
VIN 3.8V
ACKN = off
IOUT1 = 150mA
REG_DEF_1_Low
Time base - 100 ms/Div
Figure 25.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
The TPS62420 includes two synchronous step-down converters. The converters operate with typically 2.25MHz
fixed frequency pulse width modulation (PWM) at moderate to heavy load currents. If Power Save Mode is
enabled, the converters automatically enter Power Save Mode at light load currents and operate in PFM (Pulse
Frequency Modulation). During PWM operation the converters use a unique fast response voltage mode
controller scheme with input voltage feed-forward to achieve good line and load regulation allowing the use of
small ceramic input and output capacitors. At the beginning of each clock cycle initiated by the clock signal, the
P-channel MOSFET switch is turned on and the inductor current ramps up until the comparator trips and the
control logic turns off the switch.
Each converter integrates two current limits, one in the P-channel MOSFET and another one in the N-channel
MOSFET. When the current in the P-channel MOSFET reaches its current limit, the P-channel MOSFET is
turned off and the N-channel MOSFET is turned on. If the current in the N-channel MOSFET is above the
N-MOS current limit threshold, the N-channel MOSFET remains on until the current drops below its current limit.
The two DC-DC converters operate synchronized to each other. A 180° phase shift between converter 1 and
converter 2 decreases the input RMS current.
Converter 1
In the adjustable output voltage version TPS62420 the converter 1 output voltage can be set via an external
resistor network on PIN DEF_1, which operates as an analog input. In this case, the output voltage can be set in
the range of 0.6V to VIN V. The FB1 Pin must be directly connected to the converter 1 output voltage VOUT1. It
feeds back the output voltage directly to the regulation loop.
The output voltage of converter 1 can also be changed by the EasyScale serial Interface. This makes the device
very flexible for output voltage adjustment. In this case, the device uses an internal resistor network.
Converter 2
In the adjustable output voltage version TPS62420, the converter 2 output voltage is set by an external resistor
divider connected to ADJ2 Pin and uses an external feed forward capacitor of 33pF.
It is also possible to change the output voltage of converter 2 via the EasyScale Interface. In this case, the ADJ2
Pin must be directly connected to converter 2 output voltage VOUT2. At TPS62420 no external resistor network
may be connected.
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POWER SAVE MODE
The Power Save Mode is enabled with Mode/Data Pin set to 0 for both converters. If the load current of a
converter decreases, this converter will enter Power Save Mode operation automatically. The transition to Power
Save Mode of a converter is independent from the operating condition of the other converter. During Power
Save Mode the converter operates with reduced switching frequency in PFM mode and with a minimum
quiescent current to maintain high efficiency. The converter will position the output voltage in PFM mode to
typically 1.01xVOUT. This voltage positioning feature minimizes voltage drops caused by a sudden load step.
In order to optimize the converter efficiency at light load the average inductor current is monitored. The device
changes from PWM Mode to Power Save Mode, if in PWM mode the inductor current falls below a certain
threshold. The typical output current threshold depends on VIN and can be calculated according to Equation 1
for each converter.
Equation 1: Average output current threshold to enter PFM Mode
VINDCDC
I OUT_PFM_enter +
32 W
(1)
Equation 2: Average output current threshold to leave PFM Mode
VINDCDC
I OUT_PFM_leave +
24 W
(2)
In order to keep the output voltage ripple in Power Save Mode low, the output voltage is monitored with a single
threshold comparator (skip comparator). As the output voltage falls below the skip comparator threshold (skip
comp) of 1.01 x VOUTnominal, the corresponding converter starts switching for a minimum time period of
typically 1µs and provides current to the load and the output capacitor. Therefore the output voltage increases
and the device maintains switching until the output voltage trips the skip comparator threshold (skip comp)
again. At this moment all switching activity is stopped and the quiescent current is reduced to minimum. The
load is supplied by the output capacitor until the output voltage has dropped below the threshold again.
Hereupon the device starts switching again. The Power Save Mode is exited and PWM Mode entered in case
the output current exceeds the current IOUT_PFM_leave, or if the output voltage falls below a second
comparator threshold, called skip comparator low (Skip Comp Low) threshold. This skip comparator low
threshold is set to –2% below nominal Vout, and enables a fast transition from Power Save Mode to PWM Mode
during a load step. In Power Save Mode the quiescent current is reduced typically to 19µA for one converter and
32µA for both converters active. This single skip comparator threshold method in Power Save Mode results in a
very low output voltage ripple. The ripple depends on the comparator delay and the size of the output capacitor.
Increasing output capacitor values minimizes the output ripple. The Power Save Mode can be disabled through
the MODE/DATA pin set to high. Both converters then operate in fixed PWM mode. Power Save Mode
Enable/Disable applies to both converters.
Dynamic Voltage Positioning
This feature reduces the voltage under/overshoots at load steps from light to heavy load and vice versa. It is
activated in Power Save Mode operation. It provides more headroom for both the voltage drop at a load step,
and the voltage increase at a load throw-off. This improves load transient behavior.
At light loads, in which the converter operate in PFM Mode, the output voltage is regulated typically 1% higher
than the nominal value. In case of a load transient from light load to heavy load, the output voltage drops until it
reaches the skip comparator low threshold set to –2% below the nominal value and enters PWM mode. During a
load throw off from heavy load to light load, the voltage overshoot is also minimized due to active regulation
turning on the N-channel switch.
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Smooth
increased load
+1%
Fast load transient
PFM Mode
light load
PFM Mode
light load
VOUT_NOM
PWM Mode
medium/heavy load
PWM Mode
medium/heavy load
PWM Mode
medium/heavy load
COMP_LOW threshold –1%
Figure 26. Dynamic Voltage Positioning
Soft Start
The two converters have an internal soft start circuit that limits the inrush current during start-up. During soft
start, the output voltage ramp up is controlled as shown in Figure 27.
EN
95%
5%
VOUT
tStartup
tRAMP
Figure 27. Soft Start
100% Duty Cycle Low Dropout Operation
The converters offer a low input to output voltage difference while still maintaining operation with the use of the
100% duty cycle mode. In this mode the P-channel switch is constantly turned on. This is particularly useful in
battery-powered applications to achieve longest operation time by taking full advantage of the whole battery
voltage range; i.e., the minimum input voltage to maintain regulation depends on the load current and output
voltage, and can be calculated as:
Vin min + Vout max ) Iout max
ǒRDSonmax ) R LǓ
(3)
With:
Ioutmax = maximum output current plus inductor ripple current
RDSonmax = maximum P-channel switch RDSon
RL = DC resistance of the inductor
Voutmax = nominal output voltage plus maximum output voltage tolerance
With decreasing load current, the device automatically switches into pulse skipping operation in which the power
stage operates intermittently based on load demand. By running cycles periodically the switching losses are
minimized and the device runs with a minimum quiescent current maintaining high efficiency.
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Under-Voltage Lockout
The under voltage lockout circuit prevents the device from malfunctioning at low input voltages and from
excessive discharge of the battery and disables the converters. The under-voltage lockout threshold is typically
1.5V, max 2.35V. In case the default register values are overwritten by the Interface, the new values in the
registers REG_DEF_1_Low and REG_DEF_2 remain valid as long the supply voltage does not fall under the
under-voltage lockout threshold, independent of whether the converters are disabled.
MODE SELECTION
The MODE/DATA pin allows mode selection between forced PWM Mode and Power Save Mode for both
converters. Furthermore, this pin is a multipurpose pin and provides (besides Mode selection) a one-pin
interface to receive serial data from a host to set the output voltage. This is described in the section EasyScale
Interface.
Connecting this pin to GND enables the automatic PWM and power save mode operation. The converters
operate in fixed-frequency PWM mode at moderate to heavy loads and in the PFM mode during light loads,
maintaining high efficiency over a wide load current range.
Pulling the MODE/DATA pin high forces both converters to operate constantly in the PWM mode even at light
load currents. The advantage is the converters operate with a fixed frequency that allows simple filtering of the
switching frequency for noise sensitive applications. In this mode, the efficiency is lower compared to the power
save mode during light loads. For additional flexibility it is possible to switch from Power Save Mode to forced
PWM mode during operation. This allows efficient power management by adjusting the operation of the
converter to the specific system requirements.
In case the operation mode will be changed from forced PWM mode (MODE/DATA = high) to Power Save Mode
Enable (MODE/DATA = 0) the Power Save Mode will be enabled after a delay time of typically ttimeout, which is a
maximum of 520µs.
The forced PWM Mode operation is enabled immediately with Pin MODE/DATA set to 1.
ENABLE
The device has for each converter a separate EN pin to start up each converter independently. If EN1, EN2 are
set to high, the corresponding converter starts up with soft start as previously described.
Pulling EN1 and EN2 pin low forces the device into shutdown, with a shutdown quiescent current of typically
1.2µA. In this mode, the P and N-Channel MOSFETs are turned-off and the entire internal control circuitry is
switched-off. For proper operation the EN1 and EN2 pins must be terminated and must not be left floating.
DEF_1 PIN FUNCTION
The DEF_1 pin is dedicated to converter 1 and works as an analog input for adjustable output voltage setting.
Connecting an external resistor network to this pin adjusts the default output voltage to any value starting from
0.6V to VIN.
180° OUT OF PHASE OPERATION
In PWM Mode the converters operate with a 180° turn-on phase shift of the PMOS (high side) transistors. It
prevents the high side switches of both converters to be turned on simultaneously, and therefore smooths the
input current. This feature reduces the surge current drawn from the supply.
SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION
Both outputs are short-circuit protected with maximum output current = ILIMF(P-MOS and N-MOS). Once the
PMOS switch reaches its current limit, it will be turned off and the NMOS turned on. The PMOS only turns on
again, once the current in the NMOS decreases below the NMOS current limit.
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THERMAL SHUTDOWN
As soon as the junction temperature, TJ, exceeds typically 150°C the device goes into thermal shutdown. In this
mode, the P and N-Channel MOSFETs are turned-off. The device continues its operation when the junction
temperature falls below the thermal shutdown hysteresis again.
EasyScale™: One Pin Serial Interface for Dynamic Output Voltage Adjustment
General
EasyScale is a simple but very flexible one pin interface to configure the output voltage of both DC/DC
converters. The interface is based on a master – slave structure, where the master is typically a µController or
Application processor. Figure 28 and Table 2 give an overview of the protocol. The protocol consists of a device
specific address byte and a data byte. The device specific address byte is fixed to 4E hex. The data byte
consists of five bit for information, two address bits and the RFA bit. RFA bit set to high indicates the Request
For Acknowledge condition. The Acknowledge condition is only applied if the protocol was received correctly.
The advantage of EasyScale compared to other one-pin interfaces is that its bit detection is, to a large extent,
independent from the bit transmission rate. It can automatically detect bit rates between 1.7kBit/sec and up to
160kBit/sec. Furthermore, the interface is shared with the Mode/Data Pin and requires therefore no additional
pin.
Protocol
All bits are transmitted MSB first and LSB last. Figure 29 shows the protocol without acknowledge request (bit
RFA = 0), Figure 30 with acknowledge (bit RFA = 1) request.
Prior to both bytes, device address byte and data byte, a start condition needs to be applied. For this, the
Mode/Data pin needs to be pulled high for at least tStart before the bit transmission starts with the falling edge. In
case the Mode/Data line was already at high level (forced PWM Mode selection) no start condition need be
applied prior the device address byte.
The transmission of each byte needs to be closed with an End Of Stream condition for at least TEOS.
Addressable Registers
In TPS62420 two registers with a data content of 5 bits can be addressed to change the output voltage of both
converters. With 5 bit data content, 32 different values for each register are available. Table 1 shows the
addressable registers if DEF_1 pin acts as analog input with external resistors connected.
The available output voltages for converter 1 are shown in Table 3, for converter 2 in Table 4. To generate these
output voltages, a precise internal resistor divider network is used, which makes external resistors unnecessary
and results therefore in an higher output voltage accuracy and less board space.
The Interface is activated if at least one of the converters is enabled (EN1 or EN2 is high). After the Startup-time
tStart (170µs) the interface is ready for data reception.
Table 1. Addressable Registers for Adjustable Output Voltage Devices
A1
A0
REG_DEF_1_High
REGISTER
Not available in TPS62420 adjustable version
DESCRIPTION
0
1
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
REG_DEF_1_Low
Converter 1 output voltage setting
0
0
TPS62420 see Table 3
REG_DEF_2
Converter 2 output voltage
1
0
TPS62420 see Table 4, connect ADJ2
pin directly to VOUT2
Don’t use
1
1
Bit Decoding
The bit detection is based on a PWM scheme, where the criterion is the relation between tLOW and tHIGH. It can
be simplified to:
High Bit: tHigh > tLow, but with tHigh at least 2x tLow, see Figure 31
Low Bit: tLow> tHigh, but with tLow at least 2x tHigh, see Figure 31
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The bit detection starts with a falling edge on the MODED/DATA pin and ends with the next falling edge.
Depending on the relation between tLow and tHigh a 0 or 1 is detected.
Acknowledge
The Acknowledge condition is only applied if:
• Acknowledge is requested by a set RFA bit
• The transmitted device address matches with the device address of the device
• 16 bits were received correctly
In this case, the device turns on the internal ACKN-MOSFET and pulls the MODE/DATA pin low for the time
tACKN, which is max. 520µs. The Acknowledge condition is valid after an internal delay time tvalACK. This means
the internal ACKN-MOSFET is turned on after tvalACK, when the last falling edge of the protocol was detected.
The master controller keeps the line low during this time.
The master device can detect the acknowledge condition with it’s input by releasing the MODE/DATA pin after
tvalACK and read back a 0.
In case of an invalid device address or not correctly received protocol, no acknowledge condition will be applied,
thus the internal MOSFET will not be turned on and the external pullup resistor pulls MODE/DATA pin high after
tvalACK. The MODE/DATA pin can be used again after the acknowledge condition ends.
NOTE:
The acknowledge condition may only be requested in case the master device has an
open drain output.
In case of a push pull output stage it is recommended to use a series resistor in the MODE/DATA line to limit the
current to 500µA in case of an accidentally requested acknowledge to protect the internal ACKN-MOSFET.
MODE Selection
Because of the MODE/DATA pin is used for two functions, interface and a MODE selection, the device needs to
determine when it has to decode the bit stream or to change the operation mode.
The device enters forced PWM mode operation immediately whenever the MODE/DATA pin turns to high level.
The device stays also in forced PWM mode during the whole time of a protocol reception.
With a falling edge on the MODE/DATA pin the device starts bit decoding. If the MODE/DATA pin stays low for
at least ttimeout, the device get’s an internal timeout and Power Save Mode operation is enabled.
A protocol which is sent within this time will be ignored, because the falling edge for the Mode change will be
first interpreted as start of the first bit. In this case it is recommended to send first the protocol and change at the
end of the protocol to Power Save Mode.
DATA IN
Start
Start
Device Address
DA7 DA6 DA5 DA4
0
1
0
0
DATABYTE
DA3 DA2 DA1
1
1
1
DA0 EOS Start RFA
0
A1
A0
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
EOS
DATA OUT
ACK
Figure 28. Easy Scale Protocol Overview
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Table 2. Easy Scale Bit Description
BYTE
BIT
NUMBER
NAME
TRANSMISSION
DIRECTION
Device
Address
Byte
7
DA7
IN
0 MSB device address
6
DA6
IN
1
5
DA5
IN
0
4
DA4
IN
0
3
DA3
IN
1
2
DA2
IN
1
1
DA1
IN
1
0
DA0
IN
0 LSB device address
7(MSB)
RFA
IN
Request For Acknowledge, if high, Acknowledge condition will applied by the device
6
A1
Address Bit 1
5
A0
Address Bit 0
4
D4
Data Bit 4
3
D3
Data Bit 3
2
D2
Data Bit 2
1
D1
Data Bit 1
0(LSB)
D0
Data Bit 0
4Ehex
Databyte
ACK
OUT
DESCRIPTION
Acknowledge condition active 0, this condition will only be applied in case RFA bit is
set. Open drain output, Line needs to be pulled high by the host with a pullup
resistor.
This feature can only be used if the master has an open drain output stage. In case
of a push pull output stage Acknowledge condition may not be requested!
tStart
DATA IN
tStart
Address Byte
DATA Byte
Mode, Static
High or Low
Mode, Static
High or Low
DA7
0
DA0
0
RFA
0
TEOS
D0
1
TEOS
Figure 29. Easy Scale Protocol Without Acknowledge
tStart
DATA IN
DATA Byte
Mode, Static
High or Low
Mode, Static
High or Low
DA7
0
DATA OUT
tStart
Address Byte
DA0
0
T EOS
RFA
1
D0
1
tvalACK
Controller needs to
Pullup Data Line via a
resistor to detect ACKN
Figure 30. Easy Scale Protocol Including Acknowledge
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tACKN
Acknowledge
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tLow
tHigh
Low Bit
(Logic 0)
tLOW
tHigh
High Bit
(Logic 1)
Figure 31. EasyScale – Bit Coding
MODE/DATA
ttimeout
Power Save Mode
Forced PWM MODE
Power Save Mode
Figure 32. MODE/DATA PIN: Mode Selection
tStart Address Byte
tStart
DATA Byte
MODE/DATA
TEOS
TEOS
ttimeout
Power Save Mode
Forced PWM MODE
Power Save Mode
Figure 33. MODE/DATA Pin: Power Save Mode/Interface Communication
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Table 3. Selectable Output Voltages for Converter 1,
With DEF1 Pin as Analog Input (TPS62420)
TPS62420 OUTPUT VOLTAGE [V]
REGISTER REG_DEF_1_LOW
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
VOUT1 Adjustable Output With Resistor Network on DEF_1 Pin
0
0
0
0
0
0.825
0
0
0
0
1
2
0.85
0
0
0
1
0
3
0.875
0
0
0
1
1
4
0.9
0
0
1
0
0
5
0.925
0
0
1
0
1
6
0.95
0
0
1
1
0
7
0.975
0
0
1
1
1
8
1.0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0.6V with DEF_1 Pin connected to VOUT1
1
22
9
1.025
0
1
0
0
1
10
1.050
0
1
0
1
0
11
1.075
0
1
0
1
1
12
1.1
0
1
1
0
0
13
1.125
0
1
1
0
1
14
1.150
0
1
1
1
0
15
1.175
0
1
1
1
1
16
1.2
1
0
0
0
0
17
1.225
1
0
0
0
1
18
1.25
1
0
0
1
0
19
1.275
1
0
0
1
1
20
1.3
1
0
1
0
0
21
1.325
1
0
1
0
1
22
1.350
1
0
1
1
0
23
1.375
1
0
1
1
1
24
1.4
1
1
0
0
0
25
1.425
1
1
0
0
1
26
1.450
1
1
0
1
0
27
1.475
1
1
0
1
1
28
1.5
1
1
1
0
0
29
1.525
1
1
1
0
1
30
1.55
1
1
1
1
0
31
1.575
1
1
1
1
1
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Table 4. Selectable Output Voltages for Converter 2,
(ADJ2 Connected to VOUT)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE [V]
FOR REGISTER REG_DEF_2
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
VOUT2 Adjustable Output With Resistor Network on ADJ2
0
0
0
0
0
0.85
0
0
0
0
1
2
0.9
0
0
0
1
0
3
0.95
0
0
0
1
1
4
1.0
0
0
1
0
0
5
1.05
0
0
1
0
1
6
1.1
0
0
1
1
0
7
1.15
0
0
1
1
1
8
1.2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0.6V with ADJ2 Pin connected to VOUT2
1
9
1.25
0
1
0
0
1
10
1.3
0
1
0
1
0
11
1.35
0
1
0
1
1
12
1.4
0
1
1
0
0
13
1.45
0
1
1
0
1
14
1.5
0
1
1
1
0
15
1.55
0
1
1
1
1
16
1.6
1
0
0
0
0
17
1.7
1
0
0
0
1
18
1.8
1
0
0
1
0
19
1.85
1
0
0
1
1
20
2.0
1
0
1
0
0
21
2.1
1
0
1
0
1
22
2.2
1
0
1
1
0
23
2.3
1
0
1
1
1
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2.4
1
1
0
0
0
25
2.5
1
1
0
0
1
26
2.6
1
1
0
1
0
27
2.7
1
1
0
1
1
28
2.8
1
1
1
0
0
29
2.85
1
1
1
0
1
30
3.0
1
1
1
1
0
31
3.3
1
1
1
1
1
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SETTING
Converter1 Adjustable Default Output Voltage Setting
The output voltage can be calculated to:
ǒ
R
1 ) 11
R 12
V OUT + VREF
Ǔ
with an internal reference voltage VREF typical 0.6V
(4)
To keep the operating current to a minimum, it is recommended to select R12 within a range of 180kΩ to 360kΩ.
The sum of R12 and R11 should not exceed ~1MΩ. For higher output voltages than 3.3V, it is recommended to
choose lower values than 180kΩ for R12. Route the DEF_1 line away from noise sources, such as the inductor
or the SW1 line. The FB1 line needs to be directly connected to the output capacitor. An internal feed forward
capacitor is connected to this pin, therefore there is no need for an external feed forward capacitor for converter
1.
Converter 2
The default output voltage of converter 2 can be set by an external resistor network. For converter 2 the same
recommendations apply as for converter 1. In addition to that, a 33pF external feed forward capacitor Cff2 for
good load transient response must be used.
The output voltage can be calculated to:
ǒ
R
1 ) 21
R 22
V OUT + VREF
Ǔ
with an internal reference voltage VREF typical 0.6V
(5)
Route the ADJ2 line away from noise sources, such as the inductor or the SW2 line. In case the interface is
used for converter2, connect ADJ2 pin directly to VOUT2
TPS62420
VIN 3.3 V – 6 V
VIN
FB 1
L1
SW1
CIN
10 mF
2.2 mH
DEF_1
COUT1 = 22 mF
R12
180 kW
EN_1
EN_2
R11
270 kW
VOUT1 = 1.5 V
up to 600 mA
L2
SW2
3.3 mH
MODE/
DATA
ADJ2
GND
R21
Cff2
825 kW 33 pF
VOUT2 = 2.85 V
up to 1000 mA
COUT2 = 22 mF
R22
220 kW
Figure 34. Typical Application Circuit 1.5V/2.85V Adjustable Outputs
OUTPUT FILTER DESIGN (INDUCTOR AND OUTPUT CAPACITOR)
The device is optimized to operate with inductors of 2.2µH to 4.7µH and output capacitors of 10µF to 22µF.
For operation with a 2.2µH inductor, a 22µF capacitor is suggested.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION (continued)
Inductor Selection
The selected inductor has to be rated for its DC resistance and saturation current. The DC resistance of the
inductance will influence directly the efficiency of the converter. Therefore an inductor with lowest DC resistance
should be selected for highest efficiency.
Equation 6 calculates the maximum inductor current under static load conditions. The saturation current of the
inductor should be rated higher than the maximum inductor current as calculated with Equation 7. This is
recommended because during heavy load transient the inductor current will rise above the calculated value.
DI L + Vout
1 * Vout
Vin
L
I Lmax + I outmax )
ƒ
(6)
DI L
2
(7)
With:
f = Switching Frequency (2.25MHz typical)
L = Inductor Value
∆IL= Peak to Peak inductor ripple current
ILmax = Maximum Inductor current
The highest inductor current will occur at maximum Vin.
Open core inductors have a soft saturation characteristic and they can usually handle higher inductor currents
versus a comparable shielded inductor.
A more conservative approach is to select the inductor current rating just for the maximum switch current of the
corresponding converter. It must be considered, that the core material from inductor to inductor differs and will
have an impact on the efficiency especially at high switching frequencies.
Refer to Table 5 and the typical applications for possible inductors.
Table 5. List of Inductors
DIMENSIONS
[mm3]
INDUCTOR TYPE
SUPPLIER
3.2×2.6×1.0
MIPW3226
FDK
3×3×0.9
LPS3010
Coilcraft
2.8×2.6×1.0
VLF3010
TDK
2.8x2.6×1.4
VLF3014
TDK
3×3×1.4
LPS3015
Coilcraft
3.9×3.9×1.7
LPS4018
Coilcraft
Output Capacitor Selection
The advanced fast response voltage mode control scheme of the two converters allows the use of small ceramic
capacitors with a typical value of 10µF, without having large output voltage under and overshoots during heavy
load transients. Ceramic X7R/X5R capacitors having low ESR values result in lowest output voltage ripple and
are therefore recommended.
If ceramic output capacitors are used, the capacitor RMS ripple current rating will always meet the application
requirements. The RMS ripple current is calculated as:
I RMSCout + Vout
1 * Vout
1
Vin
L
ƒ
2
Ǹ3
(8)
At nominal load current the inductive converters operate in PWM mode and the overall output voltage ripple is
the sum of the voltage spike caused by the output capacitor ESR plus the voltage ripple caused by charging and
discharging the output capacitor:
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DVout + Vout
1 * Vout
ǒ8
Vin
ƒ
L
1
Cout
ƒ
Ǔ
) ESR
(9)
Where the highest output voltage ripple occurs at the highest input voltage Vin.
At light load currents the converters operate in Power Save Mode and the output voltage ripple is dependent on
the output capacitor value. The output voltage ripple is set by the internal comparator delay and the external
capacitor. Higher output capacitors like 22µF values minimize the voltage ripple in PFM Mode and tighten DC
output accuracy in PFM Mode.
Input Capacitor Selection
Because of the nature of the buck converter having a pulsating input current, a low ESR input capacitor is
required for best input voltage filtering and minimizing the interference with other circuits caused by high input
voltage spikes. The converters need a ceramic input capacitor of 10µF. The input capacitor can be increased
without any limit for better input voltage filtering.
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
As for all switching power supplies, the layout is an important step in the design. Proper function of the device
demands careful attention to PCB layout. Care must be taken in board layout to get the specified performance. If
the layout is not carefully done, the regulator could show poor line and/or load regulation, stability issues as well
as EMI problems. It is critical to provide a low inductance, impedance ground path. Therefore, use wide and
short traces for the main current paths as indicated in bold in Figure 35.
The input capacitor should be placed as close as possible to the IC pins as well as the inductor and output
capacitor.
Connect the GND Pin of the device to the PowerPAD of the PCB and use this Pad as a star point. For each
converter use a common Power GND node and a different node for the Signal GND to minimize the effects of
ground noise. Connect these ground nodes together to the PowerPAD (star point) underneath the IC. Keep the
common path to the GND PIN, which returns the small signal components and the high current of the output
capacitors as short as possible to avoid ground noise. The output voltage sense lines (FB 1, ADJ2, DEF_1)
should be connected right to the output capacitor and routed away from noisy components and traces (e.g., SW
line). If the EasyScale interface is operated with high transmission rates, the MODE/DATA trace must be routed
away from the ADJ2 line to avoid capacitive coupling into the ADJ2 pin. A GND guard ring between the
MODE/DATA pin and ADJ2 pin avoids potential noise coupling.
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VIN 2.5 V – 6 V
VIN
EN_1
CIN
EN_2
MODE/
DATA
10 mF
FB 1
L2
Cff2
33 pF
COUT2
3.3 mH
SW1
SW2
3.3 mH
R11
R21
DEF_1
ADJ2
R12
R22
PowerPAD
GND
Figure 35. Layout Diagram
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COUT1
CIN
GND Pin
connected
with Power
Pad
COUT2
Figure 36. PCB Layout
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device
Status (1)
Package
Type
Package
Drawing
Pins Package Eco Plan (2)
Qty
TPS62420DRCR
ACTIVE
SON
DRC
10
3000 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
CU NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
TPS62420DRCRG4
ACTIVE
SON
DRC
10
3000 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
CU NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
TPS62420DRCT
ACTIVE
SON
DRC
10
250
Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
CU NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
TPS62420DRCTG4
ACTIVE
SON
DRC
10
250
Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
CU NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
Lead/Ball Finish
MSL Peak Temp (3)
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in
a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check
http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements
for all 6 substances, including the requirement that lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered
at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt): This component has a RoHS exemption for either 1) lead-based flip-chip solder bumps used between the die and
package, or 2) lead-based die adhesive used between the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS
compatible) as defined above.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean Pb-Free (RoHS compatible), and free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) based flame
retardants (Br or Sb do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous material)
(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. -- The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder
temperature.
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