AOSMD AOZ1960

AOZ1960
Multi-String Boost White LED Driver
General Description
Features
The AOZ1960 is a high-efficiency boost regulator with
integrated 55V boost switch and 30V input protection
switch. It is designed to drive 6 parallel strings of multiple
series-connected white LEDs for LCD backlight
applications. The current of each string is individually
regulated by an internal current regulator. The AOZ1960
has a wide input voltage range from 7V to 24V. The
maximum LED current can be adjusted from 15mA to
30mA using an external resistor connected to ISET pin.
z 7V to 24V input voltage range
The AOZ1960 support two dimming control modes to
enable a wide variety of applications. In analog dimming
mode, the LED current can be directly adjusted through
ABRT pin to achieve 10% to 100% brightness range.
In digital dimming mode, a PWM signal on DBRT controls
the brightness by turning the current regulators on and
off. The brightness is proportional to the duty cycle of the
PWM signal.
z Digital PWM dimming via DBRT pin
The AOZ1960 has multiple features to protect the
regulator under fault conditions. An internal 30V input
protection switch protects against catastrophic failure
conditions such as output short-circuits. A separate
over-voltage protection (OVP) loop limits the output
voltage if LED strings fail open. Cycle-by-cycle
over-current protection (OCP) limits the peak inductor
current. Built-in soft-start minimizes the inrush current
during startup. Thermal shutdown provides another level
of protection.
z 7mm x 4mm DFN package
z Integrated 30V input switch
z 55V/2A internal N-channel MOSFET
z Six parallel strings
z Programmable switching frequency
z 500mV low dropout current regulator
z Resistor programmable maximum LED current
z Analog dimming via ABRT pin
z Dimming range with 8-bit resolution
z Cycle-by-cycle current limit
z Open and short LED protection
z Output over-voltage and short protection
z Thermal overload protection
z Internal Soft-start
Applications
z Notebook PC display
z Tablet PC display
z Desktop monitors
z Portable DVD players
z Digital photo frames
z Car navigation display
The integrated 55V power MOSFET reduces the cost
and external component count, while allowing output
voltages as high as 55V. Low dropout voltage of LED
current regulator (500mV) minimizes power loss. In
addition, automatic pulse skipping operation improves
efficiency at light loads. The AOZ1960 features
programmable switching frequency allows for trade-offs
between solution size and electrical efficiency.
The AOZ1960 is available in a thermally enhanced
24-pin 7mm x 4mm DFN package and operates over the
temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
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AOZ1960
Typical Application Circuit
L1
D1
10μH
R9
1kΩ
LIN
LX
R1
500kΩ
IN
INPUT
6V TO 24V
OVP
C1
22μF
C4
4.7μF
R2
12.5kΩ
C8
4.7μF
AGND
BIAS
C5
1μF
PGND
AOZ1960DI
R3
100kΩ
FAULT
COMP
R5
10kΩ
FLT
C6
100nF
ENABLE
EN
ISET
ANALOG
DIMMING
ABRT
DIGITAL
DIMMING
DBRT
R4
46.4kΩ
LED1
LED2
FSET
LED3
R6
84.5kΩ
LED4
LED5
LED6
Ordering Information
Part Number
Ambient Temperature Range
Package
Environmental
AOZ1960DI
-40°C to +85°C
7 x 4 DFN-24
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AOZ1960
Pin Configuration
AOZ1960DI
IN
1
EN
2
24
LIN
23
LIN
LIN
BIAS
3
22
LED1
ISET
4
21
LED2
AGND
5
20
LED3
COMP
6
19
AGND
AGND
FSET
7
18
LED4
AGND
8
17
LED5
ABRT
9
16
LED6
DBRT
10
15
PGND
LX
FLT
11
14
LX
OVP
12
13
LX
7x4 DFN-24
(Top View)
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AOZ1960
Pin Description
Pin Number
Pin Name
1
IN
Input Supply Pin.
2
EN
Enable Input. Pull EN above 2V to enable the LED driver and pull EN below 0.8V to disable
the LED driver.
3
BIAS
Internal 5V Linear Regulator Output. Connect a minimum 0.22μF ceramic capacitor from
BIAS to ground.
4
ISET
LED Current Set Pin. Connect a resistor from ISET to ground to set the nominal LED
current (100% brightness) for each string.
5, 8, 19
AGND
Analog ground.
6
COMP
Compensation Pin. COMP is the output of the internal error amplifier. Connect a
RC network from COMP to ground to compensate the control loop.
7
FSEL
Frequency Select Pin. Connect FSEL to ground via a resistor to set the switching
frequency.
9
ABRT
Analog Brightness Control Input. ABRT controls the LED brightness by adjusting the LED
current in proportion to ABRT voltage. The input range of ABRT is between 0 to 2V. When
VBRT is below 0.2V, the LED current is 10% of the nominal setting. When BRT voltage is
2V or above, the LED current is 100% of the normal setting.
10
DBRT
PWM Brightness Control Input. DBRT controls the LED brightness by turning the LED on
and off using a PWM signal. The brightness is proportional to the PWM duty.
11
FLT
Fault Output. FLT is an open-drain output. Connect a pull-up resistor between BIAS and
FLT.
12
OVP
Over-voltage protection Input. Use a voltage divider to set the boost regulator output
over-voltage protection threshold.
13, 14
LX
15
PGND
Power Ground.
16
LED6
Internal LED Current Regulator 1 Input.
17
LED5
Internal LED Current Regulator 2 Input.
18
LED4
Internal LED Current Regulator 3 Input.
20
LED3
Internal LED Current Regulator 4 Input.
21
LED2
Internal LED Current Regulator 5 Input.
22
LED1
Internal LED Current Regulator 6 Input.
23, 24
LIN
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Pin Function
Boost Regulator Switching Pin. LX is the drain of the 55V internal boost switch.
Boost Regulator Input Pin. LIN is drain of the input protection switch.
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AOZ1960
Block Diagram
LX
INPUT
VIN
5V
Regulator
Bias
Generator
EN
S
Q
OVP
VLIM
UVLO
Comp
BIAS
OSC
UVLO
Threshold
FLT
R
PWM
Comp
Fault
Logic
COMP
Gm
EN
Error
Amp
TSD
FSEL
VCC
Ref
Min
LED1
Current
Regulator 1
ISET
Analog
Dimming
Control
ABRT
PWM
Dimming
Control
DBRT
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Current
Regulator 2
LED2
Current
Regulator 3
LED3
Current
Regulator 4
LED4
Current
Regulator 5
LED5
Current
Regulator 6
LED6
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AOZ1960
Absolute Maximum Rating
Maximum Operating Ratings
Exceeding the Absolute Maximum Ratings may damage
the device.
The device is not guaranteed to operate beyond the
Maximum Operating Ratings.
Parameter
Rating
Parameter
Rating
IN, LIN to AGND
-0.3V to +28V
Supply Voltage (VIN)
LX to AGND
-0.3V to +60V
Ambient Temperature (TA)
LED1, LED2, LED3, LED4, LED5,
LED6 to AGND
-0.3V to +40V
Package Thermal Resistance
7x4 DFN-24 (ΘJA)
BIAS, EN, FLT, FSEL, ISET, COMP,
ABRT, DBRT, OVP, to AGND
Storage Temperature (TS)
ESD Rating
7V to 24V
-40°C to +85°C
45°C/W
-0.3V to +6V
-65°C to +150°C
(1)
2kV
Note:
1. Devices are inherently ESD sensitive, handling
precautions are required. Human body model rating:
1.5kΩ in series with 100pF.
Electrical Characteristics
TA = 25°C, VIN = 3.3V, unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
VIN
Parameter
Conditions
IN Supply Voltage
10 LEDs per channel (3.2V/20mA type)
IIN_ON
IN Quiescent Current
EN = 5V
IIN_OFF
IN Shutdown Current
EN = AGND
VBIAS
BIAS Regulation Voltage
Min.
Typ.
7
4.7
Max.
Units
24
V
2.5
mA
10
40
μA
5.0
5.3
V
4.5
VBIAS_UVLO
BIAS UVLO Threshold
VEN = 5V
4.3
VBIAS_HYS
BIAS UVLO Hysteresis
VEN = 5V
700
V
mV
INPUT SWITCH
IN to LIN On Resistance
50
IN to LIN Leakage
80
mΩ
1
μA
LED CURRENT REGULATION
ILED_MAX
VLED_
LED_ Full Scale Current
RISET = 46.4kΩ
20.0
mA
Minimum LED_
Regulation Voltage
ILED_ = 20mA
500
mV
LED_ Leakage Current
VLED_ = 36V
Current Matching
Accuracy
ILED_ = 20mA
-3
200
μA
+3
%
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
DBRT Input High Voltage
2
V
DBRT Input Low Voltage
0.6
V
DBRT Input Bias Current
200
nA
DBRT Input Frequency(2)
2
20
kHz
ABRT Input Range
0
5.5
V
ABRT 10% Scale Voltage
0.25
V
ABRT Leakage Current
200
nA
ABRT Full Scale Voltage
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AOZ1960
Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
TA = 25°C, VIN = 3.3V, unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
800
1000
1200
kHz
OSCILLATOR
fSW
Switching Frequency
DMAX
Maximum Duty Cycle
RSEL = 84.5kΩ
87
%
POWER SWITCH
RON_LX
LX On Resistance
0.14
LX Leakage Current
0.20
Ω
1
μA
PROTECTIONS
ILIM
VOVP
VOVP_HYS
IOVP
Current Limit
2.5
OVP Threshold Voltage
1.18
OVP Hysterisis
1.25
1.33
70
OVP Input Bias Current
μA
Ω
300
FLT Leakage Current
V
mV
0.2
FLT On Resistance
TSD
A
100
nA
Thermal Shutdown
Threshold
145
°C
Thermal Shutdown
Hysteresis
35
°C
LOGIC INPUT
VEN_H
EN Logic High Threshold
VEN_L
EN Logic Low Threshold
VEN_HYS
EN Input Hysteresis
IEN
EN Leakage Current
2.0
V
0.6
180
VEN = 5V
FSEL Leakage Current
V
mV
1
μA
1
μA
Note:
2. DBRT Input Frequency is guaranteed by design only.
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AOZ1960
Typical Operating Characteristics
LED Current Regulation
20.6
95
20.4
LED Current (mA)
Efficiency (%)
Electrical Efficiency
100
90
85
80
20.2
20.0
19.8
19.6
75
70
5
19.4
10
15
20
25
30
5
10
Input Voltage (V)
20
25
30
Analog Dimming Linearity
PWM Dimming Linearity
24.0
24.0
20.0
20.0
LED Current (mA)
Average LED Current (mA)
15
Input Voltage (V)
16.0
12.0
8.0
4.0
16.0
12.0
8.0
4.0
0.0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0
0.0
PWM Duty Cycle (%)
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0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
Analog Dimming Votlage (V)
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AOZ1960
Typical Operating Characteristics (Continued)
Startup Waveforms (Vin = 12V)
Switching Waveforms (Vin = 12V)
EN
5V/div
LZ
20V/div
Vout
20V/div
IL
500mA/div
IL
500mA/div
2ms/div
500ns/div
Switching Waveforms (Vin = 7V)
Switching Waveforms (Vin = 24V)
LX
20V/div
LX
20V/div
IL
500mA/div
IL
500mA/div
500ns/div
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500ns/div
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AOZ1960
Typical Operating Characteristics (Continued)
10% DPWM
50% DPWM
DPWM Signal
5V/div
DPWM Signal
5V/div
LX
20V/div
LX
20V/div
LED Current
20mA/div
LED Current
20mA/div
200μs/div
200μs/div
90% DPWM
DPWM Signal
5V/div
LX
20V/div
LED Current
20mA/div
200μs/div
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AOZ1960
Typical Operating Characteristics (Continued)
Output Short to GND (Hard-short)
Output Short to GND (Soft-short)
Vout
20V/div
Vout
20V/div
LIN
10V/div
LIN
10V/div
LX
20V/div
LX
20V/div
500μs/div
1ms/div
LED Short Protection
LED Open Protection
OVP Voltage
1V/Div
OVP Voltage
1V/Div
Channel Voltage
10V/Div
Channel Voltage
10V/Div
Output Voltage
20V/Div
Output Voltage
20V/Div
Fault Voltage
5V/Div
20ms/div
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Fault Voltage
5V/Div
100ms/div
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AOZ1960
Detailed Description
AOZ1960 is a 6-string boost LED driver with integrated
boost switch and input protection switch. The input
voltage range is from 7V to 24V and output voltage can
go as high as 55V and drive up to 12 LEDs in series for
each string. LED current of each string is individually
regulated by an internal current regulator to achieve ±3%
current matching. AOZ1960 supports two brightness
control methods: analog dimming and digital dimming. In
analog dimming mode, the LED current can be directly
adjusted through ABRT pin to achieve 10% to 100%
brightness range. In digital dimming mode, a PWM signal
on DBRT controls the brightness by turning the current
regulators on and off. The brightness is proportional to
the duty cycle of the PWM signal. The maximum LED
current is set with an external resistor in ISET pin.
AOZ1960 features multiple protection functions. The
cycle by cycle over-current protection (OCP) limits the
inductor peak current to less than 2.5A. The input
protection switch turns off when a short circuit is detected
at the output. The cycle by cycle over-voltage protection
(OVP) prevents the output voltage from running away
when LED strings are open. OVP threshold can be
adjusted using a voltage divider. The maximum allowed
output voltage is 55V. Thermal shutdown function
provides another layer of protection when junction
temperature reaches 145ºC. Internal soft-start effectively
limits the inrush current during startup. In addition,
AOZ1960 provides an open-drain fault indicator when a
fault such as open LED, shorted LED, short circuit, or
over temperature occurs.
Normal Operation
AOZ1960 boost LED driver uses constant frequency
PWM control architecture. Different from regular boost
regulators which regulate output voltage, AOZ1960
regulates LED current.
There are six internal current regulators. The minimum of
the six current sense signals is fed to a transconductance
error amplifier and compared with an internal reference.
The PWM comparator compares the error amplifier
output with the inductor current ramp signal to set a
flip-flop, which turns off the boost switch. The boost
switch turns on when the oscillator clock comes,
connecting the inductor between the input supply and
ground. The inductor current linearly ramps up storing
energy in the magnetic field. The boost switch is turned
off by PWM comparator. When the boost switch is off, the
inductor current freewheels through the output Schottky
diode, connecting the inductor between the input supply
and output. The inductor current linearly ramps down and
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energy stored in the inductor is transferred to the output.
Therefore, if minimum of the six current sense signals is
below internal reference, AOZ1960 will keep boosting the
output voltage until it reaches regulation. This control
method ensures the output voltage is just high enough to
drive all six LED strings without wasting any extra power.
Input Protection Switch (LIN)
A major problem of traditional boost regulators is that
they cannot protect against output short-circuit fault.
When the output is shorted to ground, short-circuit
current will flow directly from input supply, through the
inductor and Schottky diode, to ground. Typically a fuse
is required for output short-circuit protection. AOZ1960
solves this issue by integrating a high-voltage (30V) low
on-resistance (50mΩ) P-channel input protection switch.
The input switch is connected between the input supply
(IN) and boost inductor (LIN). In normal operation, the
switch is fully turned on connecting the input supply to
the inductor. The input switch is turned off whenever
AOZ1960 detects the output voltage is below the input.
To ensure startup, a startup resistor (1kΩ) should be
connected between IN (source of input switch) and LIN
(drain of input switch) to make sure output is close to
input before AOZ1960 is enabled.
Linear Regulator (BIAS)
AOZ1960 has an internal 5V linear regulator that powers
all the internal circuitry including power MOSFET driver.
BIAS is the output of the internal regulator. Connect a
1μF or larger ceramic capacitor between BIAS and
ground. The regulator is used for internal circuitry only.
Do not connect any external load to BIAS pin.
The regulator is enabled when EN is logic high. If BIAS
voltage is above UVLO threshold (4.3V), AOZ1960 is
enabled: the input switch is turned on and the boost
regulator starts switching. If BIAS voltage is below UVLO
threshold, AOZ1960 remains off.
Current Regulators (LED1 to LED6)
There are six internal current regulators. Each consists of
a driver, a MOSFET, and a current sense resistor. The
driver controls the MOSFET gate voltage based on the
current sense feedback to achieve current regulation.
When current sense signal is below a preset regulation
point, the driver will reduce the MOSFET drain-to-source
voltage by increasing gate voltage, allowing more voltage
across the LED string. When current sense signal is
above the regulation point, the driver will increase the
MOSFET drain-to-source voltage by lowering gate
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AOZ1960
When one or two LEDs in a string are shorted, the
current regulator in that string takes the additional
voltage drop and continues to regulate LED current. If
four or more LEDs in a string are shorted, the current
regulator in that string is disabled and AOZ1960 ignores
the current feedback signal from that string.
Analog Dimming
AOZ1960 supports analog dimming through ABRT pin. In
analog dimming mode, LED current linearly changes with
ABRT voltage. The current adjustment range is from 10%
to 100% of the full brightness LED current, corresponding
to 0.2V to 2V on ABRT. When ABRT is below 0.2V, LED
current remains at 10%. When ABRT is above 2V, LED
current remains at 100%. To disable analog dimming,
connect ABRT to a voltage higher than 4V.
Applications Information
LED Current Setting
The maximum LED current is set with an external resistor
in ISET pin. The current can be set from 15mA to 25mA.
RSET can be calculated using Eq.1:
928
I LED = -------------R SET
30
RSET (Ω)
ILED (mA)
62k
15
46.4k
20
37k
25
AOZ1960DI RISET vs. LED Current
25
20
15
10
DPWM Dimming
AOZ1960 supports digital PWM dimming through DBRT
pin. In DPWM dimming mode, current regulators are
turned on and off by a PWM signal on DBRT. The
brightness is proportional to the duty cycle of the PWM
signal. For example, the duty cycle can be adjusted from
3% to 100% for 20kHz DPWM frequency.
(Eq. 1)
To set the LED current from 15mA to 25mA, use the
figure below.
LED Current (mA)
voltage, reducing voltage across the LED string. There
are six internal current regulators. Each consists of a
driver, a MOSFET, and a current sense resistor. The
driver controls the MOSFET gate voltage based on the
current sense feedback to achieve current regulation.
When current sense signal is below a preset regulation
point, the driver will reduce the MOSFET drain-to-source
voltage by increasing gate voltage, allowing more voltage
across the LED string. When current sense signal is
above the regulation point, the driver will increase the
MOSFET drain-to-source voltage by lowering gate
voltage, reducing voltage across the LED string.
5
0
36
41
46
51
RISET (kΩ)
56
61
Input Capacitor
The input capacitor is connected to VIN and GND pins of
the AOZ1960 to filter and maintain a steady input DC
voltage. The voltage rating of input capacitor must be
greater than maximum input voltage plus ripple voltage.
The RMS current rating should be greater than the
inductor ripple current:
The input capacitor value should be 22μF or higher for
normal operation. The capacitor can be electrolytic,
tantalum or ceramic. The input capacitor should be place
as close as possible to the IC; if not possible, a 0.1μF
decoupling ceramic capacitor between VIN pin and GND
in close proximity.
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AOZ1960
Inductor
The inductor is used to supply higher output voltage
when the NMOS switch is off. For a given input and
output voltage, the inductance and switching frequency
determine the inductor ripple current, defined as,
V OUT – V IN
ΔI L = ------------------------------ × I OFFPULSE
L
(Eq. 2)
V IN ⎞ (Eq. 6)
⎛
⎜ 1 – ---------------⎟
V OUT⎠
⎝
ΔV O = I L × -----------------------------f × C OUT
The peak inductor current is:
ΔI L
I Lpeak = I IN + -------2
When low ESR ceramic output capacitors are used, the
impedance of the capacitor at the switching frequency
dominates. Output ripple is mainly caused by capacitor
value and load current with the frequency, input and
output voltage. The output ripple voltage calculation can
be simplified to:
(Eq. 3)
An output capacitor with the value of 10μF is usually
sufficient to meet most applications requirements.
Higher boost inductance will yield lower inductor ripple
current but this will require an inductor with higher
saturation current rating at the highest operating
temperature. Lower ripple current helps to reduce
inductor core losses. It also reduces RMS current
through inductor, switch and freewheeling diode, which
results in less conduction loss. The peak to peak ripple
current of the inductor should be between 30% to 50% of
input current. An inductor value of 10μH is recommended
for 10 to 12 LED operation.
Output Boost Diode
Output Capacitor
AOZ1960 employs constant off time control and does not
require slope compensation. The right half plane zero
that is often problematic in all most boost converters has
no significant effect in the AOZ1960’s frequency
response. The RHP zero has the effect of a zero in the
gain causing +20dB/decade on the roll off, but has the
effect of a pole in the phase, subtracting 90o in the
phase. The RHP zero can cause instability issues if the
bandwidth is higher, therefore it is recommended to lower
the bandwidth by one half frequency of the RHP zero.
The output ripple voltage specification is key in the
selection of the output capacitor. In a boost converter, the
output ripple voltage is determined by load current, input
voltage, output voltage, switching frequency, output
capacitor value and ESR. It can be calculated by the
equation below: The voltage rating of the output
capacitor must be higher than the intended output boost
voltage plus the output ripple voltage. Therefore some
de-rating is required for ensure long term reliability.
V IN ⎞ ⎞
⎛
⎛
⎜ 1 – ---------------⎟ ⎟
⎜
V OUT⎠ ⎟
⎝
⎜ VO
ΔV O = I LED × ⎜ --------- × ESR CO + ------------------------------⎟
f × C OUT ⎟
⎜ V IN
⎜
⎟
⎝
⎠ (Eq. 4)
A low forward drop Schottky with fast transit time should
be selected to improve converter efficiency.
Its current rating should be higher than the peak current
that commutates during its conduction interval. In
addition, the rated breakdown voltage should be higher
than the application boost voltage plus some margin of
transient overshoot.
Loop Compensation
The RHPZ can be calculated as follows:
2
D P ( I LOAD ) × R OUT ( I LOAD )
f RHPZ = --------------------------------------------------------------------------2π × L
(Eq. 7)
where,
D P ( I LOAD ) = 1 – D ( I LOAD ) (Eq. 8)
V IN
f = --------------------------------- (Eq. 5)
V OUT × t OFF
V OUT ( I LOAD )
R OUT ( I LOAD ) = ------------------------------------ (Eq. 9)
I LOAD
where,
ILED is the load current or LED current,
COUT is output capacitor value, and
ESRCO is the Equivalent Series Resistor of output capacitor.
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AOZ1960
The cross over frequency in typical applications should
be a fifth of the frequency of the RHPZ location.
f RHPZ (Eq. 10)
f CROSS = ---------------5
The objective of compensation is to shape the gain and
phase of the converter’s closed loop transfer function
ultimately to achieve stability. The compensation pin of
AOZ1960 is serves as the output of the voltage
transconductance error amplifier. In a typical application,
a series capacitor and resistor network connected to the
COMP pin creates the pole-zero compensation network
enabling a very stable high-bandwidth control loop.
The closed loop transfer function:
s(w)
G M × R EA × ⎛ 1 + ------------⎞ (Eq. 11)
⎝
wz ⎠
H ( w ) = -----------------------------------------------------------s ( w -)⎞
⎛ 1 + ----------⎝
w ⎠
Circuit Layout and Thermal management
To minimize unwanted noise and voltage transients,
careful PCB layout must be exercised to reduce the main
current loop areas. This optimization helps to reduce the
switching noise associated with current commutation in
the circuit and also helps to improve the efficiency of the
converter. In addition to reducing the main power loops it
is also important to keep sensitive nodes such as
compensation and enable pins in quieter ground areas
away from the main power ground connection.
In the AOZ1960 boost LED driver circuit, there are two
main switching loops that pulsate current flow when the
NMOS turns on and off. The first loop starts when the
NMOS switches on, the input current or inductor current
ramps positively through the inductor and NMOS device.
During this interval, the output boost diode is reversed
biased with its anode pulled low to ground. Since the
NMOS is internal in the AOZ1960 much of the parasitic
inductance is made from the power return to the ground
connection of the input capacitors.
P1
Based on the duty cycle arrangement, the controller will
signal the internal driver to turn-off the NMOS to initiate
the fixed off time. After the NMOS is fully off, the
continuous inductor current continues to freewheel
through the output boost diode. The key parasitics in this
loop consist of PCB trace inductance from the anode to
the LX connection and lastly the connection from cathode
to power ground return. Both input and output capacitors
should be ceramic in type to achieve low ESR and ESL
specifications.
The corresponding pole is:
1
f P = --------------------------------------------------2π × R EA × C COMP
(Eq. 12)
The corresponding zero is:
1
f Z = ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Eq. 13)
R COMP × R EA
------------------------------------× C COMP
R COMP + R EA
Below are some key tips in minimize the two main
switching loops and improving noise immunity:
where,
GM is the error amplifier transconductance, which is
100μA / V,
REA = 5MΩ,
CCOMP is compensation capacitor,
RCOMP is compensation resistor.
A compensation resistor of 10kΩ and compensation
capacitor of 100nF.
1. Maximized the copper area to the GND pin and the
VIN pin for improved thermal dissipation.
2. Incorporate a ground plane on both top and bottom
layers if possible.
3. To minimize trace inductance connects the device to
the LX pin with a short wire and adoption of this
technique for connections to the output capacitor and
ground.
4. Add thermal vias for the GND pad for improved
thermal dissipation between top and bottom layers.
5. To maximize thermal dissipation pour incorporate
copper planes in unused areas.
6. Route sensitive signals such as OVP and COMP
pins a far distance away from the LX switching node
and pin.
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AOZ1960
In the AOZ1960 boost regulator circuit, the major power
dissipating components are the AOZ1960 and output
inductor. The total power dissipation of converter circuit
can be measured by difference between the input and
output power.
P total_loss = ( V IN × I IN ) – ( V O × I O ) (Eq. 14)
The power dissipation of inductor can be approximately
calculated by input current and DCR of inductor.
P inductor_loss = I
IN
2
× R inductor × 1.1 (Eq. 15)
The actual AOZ1960 junction temperature can be
calculated with power dissipation and the thermal
impedance from junction to ambient.
T junction = ( P total_loss – P inductor_loss ) × Θ + T amb
(Eq. 16)
The maximum junction temperature of AOZ1960 is rated
at 145ºC The thermal performance of the AOZ1960 is
strongly affected by the PCB layout and proper care
should be taken to ensure that the device will operate
under the recommended environmental conditions.
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AOZ1960
Package Dimensions, DFN 7x4 24L EP3_S
D
A
B
D/2
aaa C 2x
E/2
E
aaa C 2x
TOP VIEW
6
ccc C
A3
A
C
SEATING
PLANE
A1
5
ddd C
SIDE VIEW
4
b
bbb
C A B
PIN#1 IDA
e
1
R
L
E2
3
INDEX AREA
(D/2xE/2)
D2
D3
L1
BOTTOM VIEW
Note:
1.
Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to ASME Y14.5M-1994.
2.
All dimensions are in millimeters.
3.
The location of the terminal #1 identifier and terminal numbering convention conforms to JEDEC publication 95 SPP-002.
4.
Dimension b applies to metallized terminal and is measured between 0.15mm and 0.30mm from the terminal tip. If the terminal
has the optional radius on the other end of the terminal, the dimension b should not be measured in that radius area.
5.
Coplanarity applies to the terminals and all other bottom surface metallization.
6.
Drawing shown are for illustration only.
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AOZ1960
Package Dimensions, DFN 7x4 24L EP3_S (Continued)
RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
0.5
0.3
1.7
0.25
1.7
3.6
2.7
1.8
0.5
2.2
0.3
2.4
2.4
UNIT: mm
Dimensions in millimeters
Symbols
A
A1
A3
b
D
D2
D3
E
E2
e
L
L1
R
aaa
bbb
ccc
ddd
Min.
0.80
0.00
0.17
1.975
1.625
2.650
0.300
–
Nom.
0.90
0.02
0.20 REF
0.25
7.00 BSC
2.200
1.700
4.00 BSC
2.700
0.50 BSC
0.400
0.200
0.45 REF
0.15
0.10
0.10
0.08
Max.
1.00
0.05
0.35
2.225
1.775
2.750
0.500
–
Dimensions in inches
Symbols
A
A1
A3
b
D
D2
D3
E
E2
e
L
L1
R
aaa
bbb
ccc
ddd
Min.
0.031
0.000
Nom. Max.
0.035 0.039
0.001 0.002
0.008 REF
0.007 0.010 0.014
0.276 BSC
0.078 0.087 0.088
0.064 0.067 0.070
0.157 BSC
0.104 0.106 0.108
0.020 BSC
0.012 0.016 0.020
–
0.008
–
0.018 REF
0.006
0.004
0.004
0.003
l
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AOZ1960
Tape and Reel Dimensions, DFN 7x4 24L EP3_S
Tape
P1
D1
T
P2
E1
E2
E
B0
D0
K0
A0
Feeding Direction
P0
UNIT: MM
Package
A0
B0
K0
D0
DFN7x4
(12 mm)
7.4
±0.1
4.4
±0.1
1.0
±0.1
1.55
±0.05
D1
1.55
±0.05
E
12.0
±0.3
E1
E2
P0
P1
P2
1.75
±0.10
5.5
±0.1
12.0
±0.1
4.0
±0.1
2.0
±0.1
T
0.30
±0.05
Reel
W1
S
G
N
M
K
V
R
H
W
UNIT: MM
Tape Size
12 mm
Reel Size
Ø330
M
N
Ø330
Max.
Ø100
Min.
W
W1
H
K
S
G
R
V
12.4
+2.0
-0.0
18.4
Max.
Ø13.0
+0.5
-0.2
10.1
Min.
1.5
Min.
---
---
---
Leader/Trailer and Orientation
Trailer Tape
300mm min.
or 75 Empty Pockets
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Orientation in Pocket
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500mm min.
or 125 Empty Pockets
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AOZ1960
Part Marking
AOZ1960DI
(7x4 DFN-8)
Z1960DI
FAYWLT
Part Number Code
Assembly Lot Code
Fab & Assembly Location
Year & Week Code
This data sheet contains preliminary data; supplementary data may be published at a later date.
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failure to perform when properly used in accordance
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