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Application Note 1606
Author: Jun Xiao
ISL8033EVAL1Z Dual 3A Low Quiescent Current
High Efficiency Synchronous Buck Regulator
Description
Quick Setup Guide
The ISL8033EVAL1Z kit is intended for use by
individuals with requirements for Point-of-Load
applications sourcing from 2.85V to 6V. The
ISL8033EVAL1Z evaluation board is used to demonstrate
the performance of the ISL8033 low quiescent current
mode converter.
The ISL8033 is offered in a 4mmx4mm 24 Ld QFN
package with 1mm maximum height. The complete
converter occupies less than 5.46cm2 area.
1. Ensure that the circuit is correctly connected to the
supply and loads prior to applying any power.
2. Connect the bias supply to VIN1, the plus terminal
to VIN1 and the negative return to PGND1.
3. Verify that position is ON for SW2 and SW3.
4. Turn on the power supply.
5. Verify the output voltage is 1.8V for VOUT1 and 1.8V
for VOUT2.
Evaluating the Other Output Voltage
Key Features
• Dual 3A High Efficiency Synchronous Buck Regulator
with up to 95% Efficiency
• 180° Out-of-Phase
• Power-Goods (PG) Output with 1ms Delay
• 2.85V to 6V Supply Voltage
• 2% Output Accuracy Over-temperature/Load/Line
• Start-up with Pre-biased Output
• Internal Digital Soft-Start - 1.5ms
• Soft-Stop Output Discharge During Disabled
• External Synchronization up to 6MHz
• Typical 8µA Logic Controlled Shutdown Current
• 100% Maximum Duty Cycle for Lowest Dropout
• Internal Current Mode Compensation
• Peak Current Limiting, Hiccup Mode Short Circuit
Protection and Over-temperature Protection
• Negative Current Detection and Protection
Recommended Equipment
The following materials are recommended to perform
testing:
• 0V to 10V Power Supply with at least 3A source
current capability or 5V battery
The ISL8033EVAL1Z kit output is preset to 1.8V for
VOUT1 and 1.8V for VOUT2; however, output voltages
can be adjusted from 0.8V to 3.3V. The output voltage
programming resistor, R2 (or R5 in Channel 2), will
depend on the desired output voltage of the regulator.
The value for the feedback resistor is typically between
0Ω and 750kΩ as shown in Equation 1.
Let’s set R3/R6 = 100kΩ, then R2/R5 will be:
VOUT
R2 = R3 ⎛ ------------------ – 1⎞
⎝ VFB
⎠
(EQ. 1)
If the output voltage desired is 0.8V, then R3 is left
unpopulated and short R2. For faster response
performance, add 47pF in parallel to R2.
Mode Control
The ISL8033 has a SYNC pin. Connects to logic high or
input voltage VIN for PWM internal synchronization.
Connect to an external function generator for external
Synchronization. Negative edge trigger. Do not leave this
pin floating. Do not tie this pin low (or to GND).
TABLE 1. SWITCH SETTINGS
SW2, SW3
ENABLE
ON/OFF CONTROL
1
OFF
Disable VOUT
3
ON
Enable VOUT
• Electronic Loads capable of sinking current up to 3A
• Digital Multimeters (DMMs)
• 100MHz quad-trace oscilloscope
• Signal generator
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TABLE 2. BILL OF MATERIALS
PART
NUMBER
QTY UNITS
REFERENCE
DESIGNATOR
DESCRIPTION
MANUFACTURER
MANUFACTURER
PART
ISL8033_36EVAL1ZREVAPCB
1
ea
PWB-PCB,
a) PUT “X” IN
ISL8033 BOX ON ISL8033_36EVAL1Z,
REVA, ROHS
PCB
IMAGINEERING
INC.
ISL8033_36EVAL1ZREVA
PCB
ISL8033_36EVAL1ZREVAPCB
0
ea
b) SEE
LABEL-RENAME
BOARD
PWB-PCB,
ISL8033_36EVAL1Z,
REVA, ROHS
IMAGINEERING
INC.
ISL8033_36EVAL1ZREVA
PCB
C2012X5R0J226M-T
6
ea
C3, C4, C9, C11, CAP, SMD, 0805, 22µF, TDK
CIN1, CIN2
6.3V, 20%, X5R, ROHS
C2012X5R0J226M
H1045-00120-50V5-T
2
ea
C5, C10
06035A120JAT2A
H1045-DNP
0
ea
C1, C2, C8, CD1, CAP, SMD, 0603,
CD2, CDC, C_PH DNP-PLACE HOLDER,
ROHS
H1046-DNP
0
ea
C6, C7
CAP, SMD, 0805,
DNP-PLACE HOLDER,
ROHS
DR73-1R5-R (ISL8033)
2
ea
L1, L2
DR73-1R5-R
COIL-PWR INDUCTOR, COOPER
SMD, 7.5mm, 1.5µH, ELECTRONIC TECH
20%, 6.52A, ROHS
FDV0630-R60M (ISL8033A)
2
ea
L1, L2
Iron Powder Inductor,
SMD, 7.4X6.7mm,
0.6µH, 20%, 10A,
ROHS
TOKO
FDV0630-R60M
131-4353-00
4
ea
LX1, LX2,
VOUT1_S,
VOUT2_S
CONN-SCOPE PROBE
TEST PT, COMPACT,
PCB MNT, ROHS
TEKTRONIX
131-4353-00
1514-2
8
ea
CONN-TURRET,
a) PGND1,
PGND2, PGND11, TERMINAL POST, TH,
PGND22, VIN1, ROHS
VIN2
KEYSTONE
1514-2
1514-2
0
ea
b) VOUT1,
VOUT2
CONN-TURRET,
TERMINAL POST, TH,
ROHS
KEYSTONE
1514-2
5000
6
ea
a) EN1, EN2,
PG1, PG2, SS,
SYNC
CONN-MINI TEST PT, KEYSTONE
VERTICAL, RED, ROHS
5000
5000
0
ea
b) SYNC located CONN-MINI TEST PT, KEYSTONE
left of C_PH
VERTICAL, RED, ROHS
5000
5001
1
ea
SGND
CONN-MINI TEST PT, KEYSTONE
VERTICAL, BLK, ROHS
5001
5002
2
ea
COMP, FB
CONN-MINI TEST PT,
VERTICAL, WHITE,
ROHS
KEYSTONE
5002
LTST-C170CKT
2
ea
D1, D2
LED-GaAs RED, SMD,
2mmX1.25mm,
100mW, 40mA,
10mcd, ROHS
LITEON/VISHAY
LTST-C170CKT
ISL8033IRZ
1
ea
U1
INTERSIL
IC-DUAL 3A BUCK
REGULATOR, 24P, QFN,
4X4, ROHS
3
CAP, SMD, 0603, 12pF, AVX
50V, 5%, COG, ROHS
ISL8033IRZ
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TABLE 2. BILL OF MATERIALS (Continued)
PART
NUMBER
QTY UNITS
REFERENCE
DESIGNATOR
DESCRIPTION
MANUFACTURER
MANUFACTURER
PART
DIODES, INC.
2N7002-7-F
VENKEL
CR0603-10W-000T
2N7002-7-F-T
2
ea
Q1, Q2
TRANSISTOR,
N-CHANNEL, 3LD,
SOT-23, 60V, 115mA,
ROHS
H2509-DNP
1
ea
R9
RES, SMD, 0201, 0Ω,
1/20W, 0%, TF
H2511-00R00-1/10W-T
4
ea
R2, R5, R13,
R_PH
RES, SMD, 0603, 0Ω,
1/10W, TF, ROHS
H2511-01003-1/10W1-T
5
ea
R1, R4, R6, RF11, RES, SMD, 0603, 100k,
RF21
1/10W, 1%, TF, ROHS
H2511-01243-1/10W1-T
2
ea
RF12, RF22
RES, SMD, 0603, 124k, YAGEO
1/10W, 1%, TF, ROHS
9C06031A1243FKHFT
H2511-02001-1/10W1-T
2
ea
R8, R12
RES, SMD, 0603, 2k, KOA
1/10W, 1%, TF, ROHS
RK73H1JTTD2001F
H2511-DNP
0
ea
R3, R7, R11, R10, RES, SMD, 0603,
R14
DNP-PLACE HOLDER,
ROHS
H2514-00R00-1/4W-T
1
ea
R_IN
RES, SMD, 1210, 0Ω,
1/4W, TF, ROHS
H2514-DNP
0
ea
R_OUT
RES, SMD, 1210, DNP,
DNP, DNP, TF, ROHS
GT11MSCBE-T
3
ea
S1-S3
SJ-5003-BLACK
4
ea
Bottom four
corners
5X8-STATIC-BAG
1
ea
Place assy in bag BAG, STATIC, 5X8, ZIP INTERSIL
LOC
212403-013
LABEL-RENAME BOARD
1
ea
RENAME PCB TO: LABEL, TO RENAME
ISL8033EVAL1Z BOARD
LABEL-RENAME BOARD
LABEL-SERIAL NUMBER
1
ea
4
VENKEL
CR1210-4W-000
SWITCH-TOGGLE,
SMD, 6PIN, SPDT,
2POS, ON-ON, ROHS
ITT
INDUSTRIES/C&K
DIVISION
GT11MSCBE
BUMPONS, 0.44inW x
0.20inH, DOMETOP,
BLACK
3M
SJ-5003SPBL
INTERSIL
LABEL, FOR SERIAL
NUMBER AND BOM
REV #
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ISL8033EVAL1Z Board Layout
FIGURE 1. TOP COMPONENTS
FIGURE 2. TOP LAYER ETCH
FIGURE 3. 2ND LAYER ETCH
FIGURE 4. 3RD LAYER ETCH
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ISL8033EVAL1Z Board Layout
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FIGURE 5. BOTTOM LAYER ETCH
FIGURE 6. BOTTOM COMPONENTS (MIRROR)
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