TI UCC3915

UCC2915
UCC3915
15V Programmable Hot Swap Power Manager
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
• Integrated 0.15 Ohm Power
MOSFET
The UCC3915 Programmable Hot Swap Power Manager provides complete power management, hot swap capability, and circuit breaker functions.
The only external component required to operate the device, other than
power supply bypassing, is the fault timing capacitor, CT. All control and
housekeeping functions are integrated, and externally programmable.
These include the fault current level, maximum output sourcing current,
maximum fault time, and startup delay. In the event of a constant fault, the
Internal fixed 2% duty cycle ratio limits average output power.
• 7V to 15V Operation
• Digital Programmable Current Limit
from 0A to 3A
• 100 A ICC when Disabled
• Programmable ON Time
The internal 4 bit DAC allows programming of the fault level current from 0
to 3A with 0.25A resolution. The IMAX control pin sets the maximum
sourcing current to 1A above the trip level or to a full 4A of output current
for fast output capacitor charging.
• Programmable Start Delay
• Fixed 2% Duty Cycle
• Thermal Shutdown
When the output current is below the fault level, the output MOSFET is
switched ON with a nominal ON resistance of 0.15 . When the output current exceeds the fault level, but is less than the maximum sourcing level,
the output remains switched ON, but the fault timer starts, charging CT.
Once CT charges to a preset threshold, the switch is turned OFF, and remains OFF for 50 times the programmed fault time. When the output current reaches the maximum sourcing level, the MOSFET transitions from a
switch to a constant current source.
• Fault Output Indicator
• Maximum Output Current can be set
to 1A above the Programmed Fault
Level or to a full 4A
• Power SOIC and TSSOP, Low
Thermal Resistance Packaging
BLOCK DIAGRAM
2
IMAX 10
VIN
3
VOUT
MAX
CURRENT
LEVEL
4A
30mV
+
CHARGE
PUMP
H = 4A
REVERSE VOLTAGE
COMPARATOR
CURRENT SENSE
POWER
FET
*
H = OPEN
LINEAR CURRENT
AMPLIFIER
1A
ABOVE
FAULT
OVER CURRENT
COMPARATOR
CURRENT FAULT
LEVEL 0–3 AMPS
ON TIME
CONTROL
14
VOUT
2% DUTY
CYCLE
15
0–3A
THERMAL
SHUTDOWN
0.25
RES
INTERNAL
BIAS
6
7
8
9
5
B3
B2
B1
B0
GND
4 BIT DAC
4
13
12
HEAT SINK
GND PINS
Note: Pin numbers refer to DIL-16 and SOIC-16 packages.
SLUS198A - FEBRUARY 2000
11
16
CT
FAULT
1.5V
+
–
1
SHTDWN
* BODY DIODE
UDG-99174
UCC2915
UCC3915
(continued)
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +15.5 Volts
VOUT VIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.3V
FAULT Sink Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50mA
FAULT Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 to 8V
Output Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Self Limiting
TTL Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 to VIN
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 C to +150 C
Junction Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 C to +150 C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . +300 C
DESCRIPTION (cont.)
The UCC3915 can be put into sleep mode, drawing only
100 A of supply current. Other features include an open
drain Fault Output Indicator, Thermal Shutdown, Under-
Currents are positive into, negative out of the specified terminal. Consult Packaging Section of Databook for thermal limitations and considerations of packages.
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
DIL-16, SOIC-16 (Top View)
N, DP Package
PWP-24 (Top View)
TSSOP Package
SHTDWN
1
24
FAULT
VIN
2
23
VOUT
VIN
3
22
VOUT
VOUT
N/C
4
21
N/C
GND*
5
20
GND*
GND*
6
19
GND*
GND*
7
18
GND*
GND*
8
17
GND*
EGND*
9
16
N/C
B3
10
15
CT
B2
11
14
IMAX
B1
12
13
B0
SHTDWN
1
16
FAULT
VIN
2
15
VOUT
VIN
3
14
GND*
4
13
GND*
EGND*
5
12
GND*
B3
6
11
CT
B2
7
10
IMAX
B1
8
9
B0
*Pin 5 serves as lowest impedance to the electrical ground;
Pins 4, 12, and 13 serve as heat sink/ground. These pins
should be connected to large etch areas to help dissipate heat.
For N Package, pins 4, 12, and 13 are N/C.
*Pin 9 serves as lowest impedance to the electrical ground;
other GND pins serve as heat sink/ground. These pins should
be connected to large etch areas to help dissipate heat.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Unless otherwise stated, these specifications apply for TA = 40°C to +85°C for the
UCC2915 and 0°C to 70°C for the UCC3915, VIN = 12V, IMAX = 0.4V, SHTDWN = 2.4V, TA = TJ.
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX UNITS
Supply Section
Voltage Input Range
7.0
Supply Current
Sleep Mode Current
SHTDWN = 0.2V, No load
Output Leakage
SHTDWN = 0.2V
15.0
V
1.0
2.0
mA
100
150
A
20
A
Output Section
Voltage Drop
IOUT = 1A (10V to 12V)
0.15
0.3
V
IOUT = 2A (10V to 12V)
0.3
0.6
V
IOUT = 3A (10V to 12V)
0.45
0.9
V
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UCC2915
UCC3915
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Unless otherwise stated, these specifications apply for TA = 40°C to +85°C for the
UCC2915 and 0°C to 70°C for the UCC3915, VIN = 12V, IMAX = 0.4V, SHTDWN = 2.4V, TA = TJ.
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX UNITS
Output Section (cont.)
Voltage Drop (cont).
IOUT = 1A, VIN = 7V and 15V
0.2
0.4
V
IOUT = 2A, VIN = 7V and 15V
0.4
0.8
V
IOUT = 3A, VIN = 7V, 12V Max.
0.6
1.2
V
Initial Startup Time
Note 2
100
s
Short Circuit Response
Note 2
100
ns
Thermal Shutdown
Note 2
165
°C
Thermal Hysteresis
Note 2
10
°C
DAC Section
Trip Current
Code = 0000-0011 (Device Off)
Code = 0100
0.07
0.25
0.45
A
Code = 0101
0.32
0.50
0.70
A
Code = 0110
0.50
0.75
0.98
A
Code = 0111
0.75
1.00
1.3
A
Code = 1000
1.0
1.25
1.6
A
Code = 1001
1.25
1.50
1.85
A
Code = 1010
1.5
1.75
2.15
A
Code = 1011
1.70
2.00
2.4
A
Code = 1100
1.90
2.25
2.7
A
Code = 1101
2.1
2.50
2.95
A
Code = 1110
2.30
2.75
3.25
A
Code = 1111
2.50
3.0
3.50
A
0.35
1.0
1.65
A
3.0
4.0
5.2
A
Max Output Current Over Trip (Current Source Mode) Code = 0100 to 1111, IMAX = 0V
Max Output Current (Current Source Mode)
Code = 0100 to 1111, IMAX = 2.4V
Fault Output Section
CT Charge Current
VCT = 1.0V
83
–62
47
A
CT Discharge Current
VCT = 1.0V
0.8
1.2
1.8
A
Output Duty Cycle
VOUT = 0V
1.0
1.9
3.3
%
CT Fault Threshold
1.2
1.5
1.7
V
CT Reset Threshold
0.4
0.5
0.6
V
1.5
1.9
Shutdown Section
Shutdown Threshold
1.1
Shutdown Hysteresis
150
Input Current
100
V
mV
500
nA
Open Drain Output Section
High Level Output Current
FAULT = 5V
Low Level Output Voltage
IOUT = 5mA
0.2
250
A
0.8
V
TTL Input DC Characteristics Section
TTL Input Voltage High
2.0
V
TTL Input Voltage Low
TTL Input High Current
VIH = 2.4V
TTL Input Low Current
VIL = 0.4V
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Note 1: All voltages are with respect to GND. Current is positive into and negative out of the specified terminal.
Note 2: Guaranteed by design. Not 100% tested in production.
3
0.8
V
10
A
1
A
UCC2915
UCC3915
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
SB0 - B3: These pins provide digital input to the DAC,
which sets the fault current threshold. They can be used
to provide a digital soft-start and adaptive current limiting.
SHTDWN: When this pin is brought to a logic low, the IC
is put into a sleep mode drawing typically less than
100 A of ICC.The input threshold is hysteretic, allowing
the user to program a startup delay with an external RC
circuit.
CT: A capacitor connected to ground sets the maximum
fault time. The maximum fault time must be more than the
time required to charge the external capacitance in one
cycle. The maximum fault time is defined as TFAULT =
3
16.1 10 CT. Once the fault time is reached the output
3
CT,
will shutdown for a time given by TSD = 833 10
this equates to a 1.9% duty cycle.
VIN: Input voltage to the UCC3915. The recommended
voltage range is 7 to 15 volts. Both VIN pins should be
connected together and connected to power source.
VOUT: Output voltage from the UCC3915. Both VOUT
pins should be connected together and connected to the
load. When switched the output voltage will be approxiIOUT). VOUT must not exceed VIN
mately VIN - (0.15
by greater than 0.3V.
FAULT: Open drain output, which pulls low upon any fault
or interrupt condition, Fault, or Thermal Shutdown.
IMAX: When this pin is set to a logic low, the maximum
sourcing current will always be 1A above the programmed fault level. When set to a logic high, the maximum sourcing current will be a constant 4A for
applications which require fast charging of load capacitance.
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
4
13
HEAT SINK
GND PINS
VIN
2
+5V
12
VIN
CIN
R1
5
GND
VOUT
3
D1
VOUT
14
15
RL
COUT
UCC3915
S6
LED
SHTDWN
16 FAULT
RSD
VIN
1
CSD
11 CT
CT
B0
B1
B2
B3
IMAX
9
8
7
6
10
VIN
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
DIP
SWITCH
UDG-99175
Figure 1. Evaluation circuit.
• Reducing the power distribution inductance (e.g., twist
the positive (+) and negative (–) leads of the power
supply feeding VIN, locate the power supply close to
the UCC3915 or use a PCB ground plane).
Protecting The UCC3915 From Voltage Transients
The parasitic inductance associated with the power distribution can cause a voltage spike at VIN if the load current
is suddenly interrupted by the UCC3915. It is important to
limit the peak of this spike to less than 15V to prevent
damage to the UCC3915. This voltage spike can be minimized by:
• Decoupling VIN with a capacitor, CIN (refer to Fig. 1),
located close to the VIN pin. This capacitor is typically
less than 1 F to limit the inrush current.
• Clamping the voltage at VIN below 15V with a Zener
diode, D1(refer to Fig. 1), located close to the VIN pin.
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UCC3915
APPLICATION INFORMATION (cont.)
UDG-94138
16 .1 • 10 3 • CT 
COUT (max) ≈ (IMAX − ILOAD ) • 

VOUT


Estimating Maximum Load Capacitance
For hot swap applications, the rate at which the total
output capacitance can be charged depends on the
maximum output current available and the nature of the
load. For a constant-current, current-limited application,
the output will come up if the load asks for less than the
maximum available short-circuit current.
Where VOUT is the output voltage.
For a resistive load of value RI, the value of COUT(max)
can be estimated from:
To guarantee recovery of a duty-cycle from a shortcircuited load condition, there is a maximum total output
capacitance which can be charged for a given unit ON
time (Fault time). The design value of ON or Fault time
can be adjusted by changing the timing capacitor CT.
COUT (max)
For worst-case constant-current load of value just less
than the trip limit; COUT(max) can be estimated from:





16 .1 • 10 3 • CT

≈



1


R
n
•
L

VOUT


1 − I

MAX • R L











 

Figure 2. Load current, timing capacitor voltage, and output voltage of the UCC3915 under fault conditions.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Although the UCC3915 is designed to provide system
protection for all fault conditions, all integrated circuits
can ultimately fail short. For this reason, if the UCC3915
is intended for use in safety critical applications where
UL or some other safety rating is required, a redundant
safety device such as a fuse should be placed in series
with the device. The UCC3915 will prevent the fuse from
blowing for virtually all fault conditions, increasing system reliability and reducing maintenance cost, in addition
to providing the hot swap benefits of the device.
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