MIC4607 - Micrel

MIC4607
85V, Three-Phase MOSFET Driver with
Adaptive Dead-Time, Anti-Shoot-Through
and Overcurrent Protection
General Description
Features
The MIC4607 is an 85V, three-phase MOSFET driver. The
MIC4607 features a fast (35ns) propagation delay time
and 20ns driver rise/fall times for a 1nF capacitive load.
TTL inputs can be separate high- and low-side signals or a
single PWM input with high and low drive generated
internally. High- and low-side outputs are guaranteed to
not overlap in either mode. The MIC4607 includes
overcurrent protection as well as a high-voltage internal
diode that charges the high-side gate drive bootstrap
capacitor.
• Gate drive supply voltage up to 16V
• Overcurrent protection
• Drives high-side and low-side N-Channel MOSFETs
with independent inputs or with a single PWM signal
• TTL input thresholds
• On-chip bootstrap diodes
• Fast 35ns propagation times
• Shoot-through protection
• Drives 1000pF load with 20ns rise and fall times
• Low power consumption
• Supply undervoltage protection
• –40°C to +125°C junction temperature range
A robust, high-speed, and low-power level shifter provides
clean level transitions to the high-side output. The robust
operation of the MIC4607 ensures that the outputs are not
affected by supply glitches, HS ringing below ground, or
HS slewing with high-speed voltage transitions.
Undervoltage protection is provided on both the low-side
and high-side drivers.
The MIC4607 is available in a both a 28-pin 4mm × 5mm
QFN and 28-pin TSSOP package with an operating
junction temperature range of –40°C to +125°C.
Applications
• Three-phase and BLDC motor drives
• Three-phase inverters
Datasheets and support documentation are available on
Micrel’s website at: www.micrel.com.
Typical Application
Three-Phase Motor Driver
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Ordering Information
Part Number
Input
Version
Junction Temperature Range
Package
MIC4607-1YML
TTL
Dual Inputs
–40°C to +125°C
28-Pin 4mm × 5mm QFN
MIC4607-2YML
TTL
Single PWM Input
–40°C to +125°C
28-Pin 4mm × 5mm QFN
MIC4607-1YTS
TTL
Dual Inputs
–40°C to +125°C
28-Pin TSSOP
MIC4607-2YTS
TTL
Single PWM Input
–40°C to +125°C
28-Pin TSSOP
Pin Configurations
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MIC4607-1
28-Pin 4mm × 5mm (ML)
(Top View)
MIC4607-2
28-Pin 4mm × 5mm (ML)
(Top View)
MIC4607-1
28-Pin TSSOP (TS)
(Top View)
MIC4607-2
28-Pin TSSOP (TS)
(Top View)
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Pin Description
Pin Name
Pin Number
QFN
Pin Number
TSSOP
“-1”
“-2”
1
5
BHI
BPWM
High-side input (-1) or PWM input (-2) for Phase B.
2
6
ALI
NC
Low-side input (-1) or no connect (-2) for Phase A.
3
7
AHI
APWM
High-side input (-1) or PWM input (-2) for Phase A.
4
8
EN
Active high enable input. High input enables all outputs and initiates normal
operation. Low input shuts down device into a low LQ mode.
5
9
FLT/
Open Drain. FLT/ pin goes low when outputs are latched off due to an
overcurrent event. Must be pulled-up to an external voltage with a resistor.
6
10
BHB
Phase B High-Side Bootstrap Supply. An external bootstrap capacitor is
required. Connect the bootstrap capacitor across this pin and BHS. An onboard bootstrap diode is connected from VDD to BHB.
7
11
BHO
Phase B High-Side Drive Output. Connect to the gate of the external high-side
power MOSFET.
8
12
BHS
Phase B High-Side Driver Return. Connect to the bootstrap capacitor and to a
resistor that connect to the source of the external MOSFET. See the
Applications section for additional information on the resistor.
9
13
BLO
Phase B Low-Side Drive Output. Connect to the gate of the low-side power
MOSFET gate.
10
---
NC
No Connect.
11
14
ILIM-
Differential Current-Limit Input. Connect to most negative end of the external
current-sense resistor.
12
15
VSS
Power Ground for Phase A and Phase B.
13
16
ILIM+
Differential Current-Limit Input. Connect to most positive end of the external
current-sense resistor.
14
17
ALO
Phase A Low-Side Drive Output. Connect to the gate of the low-side power
MOSFET gate.
15
18
AHS
Phase C High-Side Driver Return. Connect to the bootstrap capacitor and to a
resistor that connect to the source of the external MOSFET. See the
Applications section for additional information on the resistor.
16
19
AHO
Phase A High Side Drive Output. Connect to the gate of the external high-side
power MOSFET.
17
20
AHB
Phase A High-Side Bootstrap Supply. An external bootstrap capacitor is
required. Connect the bootstrap capacitor across this pin and AHS. An onboard bootstrap diode is connected from VDD to AHB.
18
21
VDD
Input Supply for Gate Drivers and Internal Logic/Control Circuitry. Decouple
this pin to VSS with a minimum 2.2µF ceramic capacitor.
19
22
DLY
Fault Delay. Connect an external capacitor from this pin to ground to increase
the current-limit reset delay. Leave open for minimum delay. Do not externally
drive this pin.
20
23
VSS
Phase C Power and Control Circuitry Ground.
21
24
CLO
Phase C Low-Side Drive Output. Connect to the gate of the low-side power
MOSFET gate.
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Pin Name
Pin Number
QFN
Pin Number
TSSOP
22
25
CHS
Phase C High-Side Driver Return. Connect to the bootstrap capacitor and to a
resistor that connect to the source of the external MOSFET. See the
Applications section for additional information on the resistor.
23
26
CHO
Phase C High-Side Drive Output. Connect to the gate of the external high-side
power MOSFET.
24
27
CHB
Phase C High-Side Bootstrap Supply. An external bootstrap capacitor is
required. Connect the bootstrap capacitor across this pin and CHS. An onboard bootstrap diode is connected from VDD to CHB.
25
28
NC
No Connect.
---
1
NC
No Connect.
26
2
CLI
NC
Low-Side Input (-1) or No Connect (-2) for Phase C.
27
3
CHI
CPWM
High-Side Input (-1) or PWM Input (-2) for Phase C.
28
4
BLI
NC
Low-Side Input (-1) or No Connect (-2) for Phase B.
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“-2”
ePad
Pin Function
Exposed Heatsink Pad: Connect to GND for best thermal performance.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings(1, 2)
Operating Ratings(2, 3)
Supply Voltage (VDD, VxHB – VxHS) ................... −0.3V to 18V
Input Voltages (VxLI, VxHI, VxPWM, VEN) .... −0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
FLT/ Pin ................................................ −0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
DLY Pin ........................................................... −0.3V to 18V
Voltage on xLO (VxLO) .......................... −0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
Voltage on xHO (VxHO) .................. VHS − 0.3V to VHB + 0.3V
Voltage on xHS (Continuous)............................. −1V to 90V
Voltage on xHB ............................................................ 108V
ILIM+ ............................................................... –0.3V to +5V
ILIM– ............................................................... –0.3V to +2V
Average Current in VDD to HB Diode ....................... 100mA
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ............................ 260°C
Storage Temperature (Ts) ......................... −60°C to +150°C
(4)
ESD Rating
HBM ......................................................................... 1kV
MM ......................................................................... 200V
CDM ....................................................................... 200V
Supply Voltage (VDD) [decreasing VDD] ........... 5.25V to 16V
Supply Voltage (VDD) [increasing VDD] .............. 5.5V to 16V
Voltage on xHS .................................................. −1V to 85V
Voltage on xHS (repetitive transient <100ns) .... −5V to 90V
HS Slew Rate ............................................................ 50V/ns
Voltage on xHB .............................. VHS + 5.5V to VHS + 16V
and/or.......................................... VDD – 1V to VDD + 85V
Ambient Temperature (TA) ........................ –40°C to +125°C
Junction Temperature (TJ) ........................ –40°C to +125°C
Junction Thermal Resistance
4mm × 5mm QFN-28L (θJA) ............................... 43°C/W
4mm × 5mm QFN-28L (θJC).............................. 3.4°C/W
TSSOP-28L (θJA) ............................................... 70°C/W
TSSOP-28L (θJC) ............................................... 20°C/W
Electrical Characteristics(2, 5)
VDD = VxHB = 12V; VEN = 5V; VSS = VHS = 0V; No load on xLO or xHO; TA = 25°C; unless noted.
Bold values indicate –40°C< TJ < +125°C.
Symbol
Parameter
Condition
(2)
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
µA
Supply Current
IDD
VDD Quiescent Current
xLI = xHI = 0V
390
750
IDDSH
VDD Shutdown Current
xLI = xHI = 0V;
EN = 0V with HS = floating
2.2
10
µA
xLI = xHI = 0V ; EN = 0V; HS = 0V
58
150
IDDO
VDD Operating Current
f = 20kHz
0.6
1.5
mA
IHB
Per Channel xHB Quiescent
Current
xLI = xHI = 0V or xLI = 0V
and xHI = 5V
20
75
µA
IHBO
Per Channel xHB Operating
Current
f = 20kHz
30
400
µA
IHBS
xHB to VSS Current, Quiescent
VxHS = VxHB = 90V
0.05
5
µA
30
300
µA
IHBSO
xHB to VSS Current, Operating
f = 20kHz
Notes:
1. Exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device.
2. “x” in front of a pin name refers to either A, B or C phase. (e.g. xHI can be either AHI, BHI or CHI).
3. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating ratings.
4. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions are recommended. Human body model, 1.5kΩ in series with 100pF.
5. Specification for packaged product only.
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Electrical Characteristics(2, 5) (Continued)
VDD = VxHB = 12V; VEN = 5V; VSS = VHS = 0V; No load on xLO or xHO; TA = 25°C; unless noted.
Bold values indicate –40°C< TJ < +125°C.
Symbol
Parameter
Input (TTL: xLI, xHI, xPWM, EN)
Condition
(2)
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
0.8
V
(6)
VIL
Low-Level Input Voltage
VIH
High-Level Input Voltage
VHYS
Input Voltage Hysteresis
RI
Input Pull-Down Resistance
2.2
V
0.1
V
xLI and xHI Inputs (-1 Version)
100
300
500
xPWM Input (-2 Version)
50
130
250
3.8
4.4
4.9
kΩ
Undervoltage Protection
VDDR
VDD Falling Threshold
VDDH
VDD Threshold Hysteresis
VHBR
xHB Falling Threshold
VHBH
xHB Threshold Hysteresis
0.25
4.0
4.4
V
V
4.9
0.25
V
V
Overcurrent Protection
VILIM+
Rising Overcurrent Threshold
(VILIM+ – VILIM–)
175
200
tILIM_PROP
ILIM to Gate Propagation Delay
VILIM+ = 0.5V peak
70
VOLF
FLT/ Output Low Voltage
VILIM = 1V; IFLT/ = 1mA
0.2
VDLY+
Rising DLY Threshold
IDLY
DLY Current Source
VDLY = 0V
tFCL
Fault Clear Time
CDLY = 1nF
670
225
mV
ns
Fault Circuit
0.5
1.5
0.3
0.44
V
V
0.6
µA
µs
Bootstrap Diode
VDL
Low-Current Forward Voltage
IVDD-xHB = 100µA
0.4
0.70
V
VDH
High-Current Forward Voltage
IVDD-xHB = 50mA
0.8
1
V
RD
Dynamic Resistance
IVDD-xHB = 50mA
4
6
Ω
xLO Gate Driver
VOLL
Low-Level Output Voltage
IxLO = 50mA
0.3
0.6
V
VOHL
High-Level Output Voltage
IxLO = −50mA, VOHL = VDD - VxLO
0.5
1
V
IOHL
Peak Sink Current
VxLO = 0V
1
A
IOLL
Peak Source Current
VxLO = 12V
1
A
Note:
6. VIL(MAX) = maximum positive voltage applied to the input which will be accepted by the device as a logic low.
VIH(MIN) = minimum positive voltage applied to the input which will be accepted by the device as a logic high.
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Electrical Characteristics(2, 5) (Continued)
VDD = VxHB = 12V; VEN = 5V; VSS = VHS = 0V; No load on xLO or xHO; TA = 25°C; unless noted.
Bold values indicate –40°C< TJ < +125°C.
Symbol
Parameter
Condition
(2)
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
xHO Gate Driver
VOLH
Low-Level Output Voltage
IxHO = 50mA
0.3
0.6
V
VOHH
High-Level Output Voltage
IxHO = −50mA, VOHH = VxHB – VxHO
0.5
1
V
IOHH
Peak Sink Current
VxHO = 0V
1
A
IOLH
Peak Source Current
VxHO = 12V
1
A
Switching Specifications
(LI/HI mode with inputs non-overlapping, assumes HS low before LI goes high and LO low before HI goes high).
tLPHL
Lower Turn-Off Propagation Delay
(LI Falling to LO Falling)
35
75
ns
tHPHL
Upper Turn-Off Propagation Delay
(HI Falling to HO Falling)
35
75
ns
tLPLH
Lower Turn-On Propagation Delay
(LI Rising to LO Rising)
35
75
ns
tHPLH
Upper Turn-On Propagation Delay
(HI Rising to HO Rising)
35
75
ns
tR/F
Output Rise/Fall Time
CL = 1000pF
20
ns
tR/F
Output Rise/Fall Time (3V to 9V)
CL = 0.1µF
0.8
µs
tPW
Minimum Input Pulse Width that
Changes the Output
Note 7
50
ns
Switching Specifications PWM Mode (MIC4607-2) or LI/HI mode (MIC4607-1) with Overlapping LI/HI Inputs
tLOOFF
Delay from PWM Going High / LI Low,
to LO Going Low
35
VLOOFF
LO Output Voltage Threshold for LO
FET to be Considered Off
1.9
tHOON
Delay from LO Off to HO Going High
35
75
ns
tHOOFF
Delay from PWM
or HI Going Low to HO Going Low
35
75
ns
VSWTH
Switch Node Voltage Threshold
Signaling HO is Off
2.2
4
V
tLOON
Delay between HO FET Being
Considered Off to LO Turning On
35
75
ns
tSWTO
Forced xLO On if VSWTH is Not Detected
250
500
ns
1
100
75
ns
V
Note:
7. Guaranteed by design. Not production tested.
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Timing Diagrams
Non-Overlapping LI/HI Input Mode (MIC4607-1)
In non-overlapping LI/HI input mode, enough delay is
added between the xLI and xHI inputs to allow xHS to be
low before xLI is pulled high and similarly xLO is low
before xHI goes high.
Likewise, xLI going high forces xLO high after typical delay
of 35ns (tLPLH) and xLO follows low transition of xLI after
typical delay of 35ns (tLPHL).
xHO goes high with a high signal on xHI after a typical
delay of 35ns (tHPLH). xHI going low drives xHO low also
with typical delay of 35ns (tHPHL).
.
xHO and xLO output rise and fall times (tR/tF) are typically
20ns driving 1000pF capacitive loads
xHS
0V
tF
tR
xHO
tHPLH
tR
tHPHL
tF
xLO
tLPLH
tLPHL
xHI
xLI
Figure 1. Separate Non-Overlapping LI/HI Input Mode (MIC4607-1)
Notes:
All propagation delays are measured from the 50% voltage level and rise/fall times are measured 10% to 90%.
“x” in front of a pin name refers to either A, B or C phase. (e.g. xHI can be either AHI, BHI or CHI).
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Timing Diagrams (Continued)
Overlapping LI/HI Input Mode (MIC4607-1)
When xLI/xHI input high signals overlap, xLO/xHO output
states are determined by the first output to be turned on.
That is, if xLI goes high (ON), while xHO is high, xHO
stays high until xHI goes low at which point, after a delay
of tHOOFF and when xHS < 2.2V, xLO goes high with a
delay of tLOON. Should xHS never trip the aforementioned
internal comparator reference (2.2V), a falling xHI edge
delayed by a typical 250ns will set “HS latch” allowing xLO
to go high.
If xHS falls very fast, xLO will be held low by a 35ns delay
gated by HI going low. Conversely, xHI going high (ON)
when xLO is high has no effect on outputs until xLI is
pulled low (off) and xLO falls to < 1.9V. Delay from xLI
going low to xLO falling is tLOOFF and delay from xLO <
1.9V to xHO being on is tHOON.
2.2V
(typ)
xHS
0V
tLOON
xHO
tHOON
tHOOFF
1.9V
(typ)
xLO
tLOOFF
xHI
xLI
Figure 2. Separate Overlapping LI/HI Input Mode (MIC4607-1)
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Timing Diagrams (Continued)
PWM Input Mode (MIC4607-2)
A low going xPWM signal applied to the MIC4607-2
causes xHO to go low, typically 35ns (tHOOFF) after the
xPWM input goes low, at which point the switch node,
xHS, falls (1 − 2).
A 35ns delay gated by xPWM going low can determine the
time to xLO going high for fast falling HS designs. xPWM
going high forces xLO low in typically 35ns (tLOOFF) (5 − 6).
When xLO reaches 1.9V (VLOOFF), the low-side MOSFET is
deemed off and xHO is allowed to go high. The delay
between these two points is typically 35ns (tHOON) (7 − 8).
When xHS reaches 2.2V (VSWTH), the external high-side
MOSFET is deemed off and xLO goes high, typically within
35ns (tLOON) (3-4). xHS falling below 2.2V sets a latch that
can only be reset by xPWM going high. This design
prevents ringing on xHS from causing an indeterminate
xLO state. Should xHS never trip the aforementioned
internal comparator reference (2.2V), a falling xPWM edge
delayed by 250ns will set “HS latch” allowing xLO to go
high.
xHO and xLO output rise and fall times (tR/tF) are typically
20ns driving 1000pF capacitive loads.
tR
tF
2
xHO
tHOON
tR
4
6
xLO
7
(VLOOFF)
tF
tLOOFF
tLOON
3 (VSWTH)
xHS
0V
1
5
xPWM
tHOOFF
Figure 3. PWM Mode (MIC4607-2)
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Overcurrent Timing Diagram
The motor current is sensed in an external resistor that is
connected between the low-side MOSFET’s source pins
and ground. If the sense resistor voltage exceeds the
rising overcurrent threshold (typically 0.2V), all LO and HO
outputs are latched off and the FLT/ pin is pulled low.
Once the outputs are latched off, an internal current
source (typically 0.44uA) begins to charge up the external
CDELAY capacitor. The outputs remain latched off and all
xLI/xHI (or xPWM) input signals are ignored until the
voltage on the CDELAY capacitor rises above the VDLY+
threshold (typically 1.5V), which resets the latch on the first
rising edge of any LI input of the MIC4607-1 (or falling
edge on any PWM input for the MIC4607-2).
Once this occurs, the CDLY capacitor is discharged, the
FLT/ pin returns to a high impedance state and all outputs
will respond to their respective input signals.
On startup, the current limit latch is reset during a rising
VDD or a rising EN pin voltage to assure normal operation.
Figure 4. Overcurrent Timing Diagram
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Typical Characteristics
VDD Quiescent Current
vs. VDD Voltage
VDD Quiescent Current
vs. Temperature
VHB Quiescent Current
(All Channels) vs. VHB Voltage
125°C
VEN = 5V
460
430
400
25°C
370
340
310
-40°C
280
100
480
VEN = 5V
460
440
420
400
380
360
340
320
VDD = 5.5V
300
VDD = 12V
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
-25
IVDD+VHB SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA)
VxHS = GND
VEN = 5V
VHB = 16V
80
70
60
VHB = 12V
VHB = 5.5V
40
30
20
-50
-25
0
25
50
0
75
100
125
7
xHI = xLI = 0V
VxHS = FLOATING
VEN = 0V
6
VDD = VHB
4
VDD = VHB
-40°C
90
80
25°C
70
60
50
40
125°C
30
20
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
VDD+HB (V)
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60
50
40
25°C
30
125°C
125
5
6
7
8
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
9
VHB (V)
-40°C
125°C
3
2
1
25°C
VDD+HB Shutdown Current
(Floating Switch Node)
vs. Temperature
8
xHI = xLI = 0V
VxHS = FLOATING
VEN = 0V
7
VDD= 16V
VDD = VHB
6
5
VDD= 12V
4
3
VDD = 5.5V
2
1
0
0
5
6
7
8
9
-50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
-25
0
xHI = xLI = 0V
VxHS = GND
VDD= 16V
100
VEN = 0V
VDD = VHB
90
80
70
60
VDD = 5.5V
50
40
VDD= 12V
30
20
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
12
50
75
100
125
VDD+HB Operating Current
vs. Switching Frequency
120
110
25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VDD+HB Shutdown Current
(Grounded Switch Node)
vs. Temperature
IVDD+VHB SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA)
VEN = 0V
-40°C
70
VDD+HB (V)
120
100
75
5
VDD+HB Shutdown Current
(Grounded Switch Node)
vs. Voltage
110
50
8
TEMPERATURE (°C)
xHI = xL I= 0V
VxHS = GND
25
VDD+HB Shutdown Current
(Floating Switch Node)
vs. Voltage
100
50
VEN = 5V
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VHB Quiescent Current
(All Channels) vs. Temperature
90
VxHS = GND
90
20
-50
IVDD+VHB SHUTDOWN CURRENT (uA)
7
IDD+VHB OPERATING CURRENT (mA)
6
VDD (V)
IVHB QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
VxHS = GND
VDD = 16V
280
5
IVDD+VHB SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA)
IVHB QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
VxHS = GND
IVDD QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
IVDD QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
500
490
100
125
1.5
VDD = 12V
VxHS = 0V
CLOAD = 0nF
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1
25ºC
0.9
–40ºC
0.8
0.7
0.6
125ºC
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
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Typical Characteristics (Continued)
HO/LO Sink On-Resistance
vs. VDD
2
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
20
25ºC
25ºC
–40ºC
VEN = VHB = VDD
VEN = VHB = VDD
15
RON SINK (Ω)
125ºC
VxHS = GND
VxHS = GND
125ºC
10
10
–40ºC
VDD = 16V
0
0
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 100
5
6
7
8
12
13
14
15
-50
16
RON SOURCE (Ω)
15
10
50
75
100
125
70
VEN = VHB = VDD
20
TAMB = 25°C
VxHS = 0V
CL= 1nF
tHPLH
60
VDD = 5.5V
VDD = 12V
15
tHPHL
50
tLPLH
40
tLPHL
10
30
–40ºC
VDD = 16V
20
5
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
-50
16
-25
0
25
50
75
100
5
125
6
7
8
9
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VDD (V)
70
11
12
13
14
15
16
Output Fall Time
vs. VDD Voltage
45
50
VDD = 12V
VxHS = 0V
CL=1nF
10
VDD (V)
Output Rise Time
vs. VDD Voltage
Propagation Delay (HI/LI Input)
vs. Temperature
60
25
Propagation Delay (HI/LI Input)
vs. VDD Voltage
VxHS = GND
25ºC
6
0
IHO/LO = −50mA
VEN = VHB = VDD
5
-25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
25
VxHS = GND
20
11
HO/LO Source On-Resistance
vs. Temperature
IHO/LO = −50mA
125ºC
10
VDD (V)
HO/LO Source On-Resistance
vs. VDD
25
9
DELAY (ns)
10
VDD = 12V
VDD = 5.5V
5
5
FREQUENCY (kHz)
RON SOURCE (Ω)
IHO/LO = 50mA
IHO/LO = 50mA
15
0
VxHS = 0V
CL = 1nF
45
VxHS = 0V
CL = 1nF
40
40
35
35
30
tLPLH
tLPHL
tf (ns)
25°C
50
tr (ns)
DELAY (ns)
HO/LO Sink On-Resistance
vs. Temperature
20
VDD = 16V
VxHS = 0V
CLOAD=0nF
RON SINK (Ω)
IDD+VHB OPERATING CURRENT (mA)
VDD+HB Operating Current
vs. Switching Frequency
30
125°C
25
125°C
40
25
20
25°C
15
20
30
tHPHL
tHPLH
15
20
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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125
–40°C
10
–40°C
5
10
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
VDD (V)
13
12
13
14
15
16
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Rise/Fall Time
vs. Temperature
Dead Time
vs. VDD Voltage
130
55
RISE TIME
VDD = 5.5V
45
110
FALL TIME
VDD = 5.5V
35
30
25
20
15
FALL TIME RISE TIME
VDD = 12V
VDD = 12V
10
5
-50
-25
0
125°C
100
DEAD TIME (ns)
40
130
25
50
75
VxHS = 0V
CL=1nF
TAMB = 25°C
120
100
110
25°C
90
–40°C
80
70
60
50
90
80
VDD = 16V
70
VDD = 12V
60
50
40
30
30
20
VDD = 5.5V
100
40
20
10
10
5
125
VDD= 12V
VxHS = 0V
CL=1nF
120
DEAD TIME (ns)
VxHS = 0V
CL=1nF
50
tr/tf (ns)
Dead Time
vs. Temperature
6
7
8
TEMPERATURE (°C)
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
VDD (V)
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VDD/VHB UVLO
vs. Temperature
4.9
VHB RISING
UVLO THRESHOLD (V)
4.8
VxHS = 0V
4.7
4.6
VHB FALLING
4.5
4.4
4.3
VDD RISING
4.2
4.1
VDD FALLING
4
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Overcurrent Propagation Delay
vs. VDD Voltage
Overcurrent Propagation Delay
vs. Temperature
120
120
VxHS = 0V
100
90
25°C
–40°C
80
70
60
50
PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
VHS = 0V
125°C
110
VDD = 16V
110
VDD = 5.5V
100
90
80
70
VDD = 12V
60
50
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
VDD (V)
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13
14
15
16
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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Functional Diagram
Figure 5. MIC4607 xPhase Top-Level Functional Diagram
Figure 6. Input Logic Block
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Functional Description
A high level applied to the xLI pin causes VDD to be
applied to the gate of the external MOSFET. A low level
on the xLI pin grounds the gate of the external MOSFET.
The MIC4607 is a non-inverting, 85V three-phase
MOSFET driver designed to independently drive all six NChannel MOSFETs in a three-phase bridge. The
MIC4607 offers a wide 5.5V to 16V VDD operating supply
range with either six independent TTL inputs (MIC46071) or three PWM inputs, one for each phase (MIC46072). Refer to the Functional Diagram section.
The drivers contain input buffers with hysteresis, four
independent UVLO circuits (three high-side and one lowside), and six output drivers. The high-side output drivers
utilize a high-speed level-shifting circuit that is referenced
to its HS pin. Each phase has an internal diode that is
used by the bootstrap circuits to provide the drive
voltages for each of the three high-side outputs. A
programmable overcurrent protection circuit turns off all
outputs during an overcurrent fault.
Startup and UVLO
The UVLO circuits force the driver’s outputs low until the
supply voltage exceeds the UVLO threshold. The lowside UVLO circuit monitors the voltage between the VDD
and VSS pins. The high-side UVLO circuits monitor the
voltage between the xHB and xHS pins. Hysteresis in the
UVLO circuits prevent system noise and finite circuit
impedance from causing chatter during turn-on.
Figure 7. Low-Side Driver Block Diagram
High-Side Driver and Bootstrap Circuit
Figure 8 illustrates a block diagram of the high-side driver
and bootstrap circuit. This driver is designed to drive a
floating N-channel MOSFET, whose source terminal is
referenced to the HS pin.
Enable Inputs
There is one external enable pin that controls all three
phases. A logic high on the enable pin (EN) allows for
startup of all phases and normal operation. Conversely,
when a logic low is applied on the enable pin, all phases
turn-off and the device enters a low current shutdown
mode. All outputs (xHO and xLO) are pulled low when EN
is low. Do not leave the EN pin floating.
Input Stage
All input pins (xLI and xHI) are referenced to the VSS pin.
The MIC4607 has a TTL-compatible input range and can
be used with input signals with amplitude less than the
supply voltage. The threshold level is independent of the
VDD supply voltage and there is no dependence between
IVDD and the input signal amplitude. This feature makes
the MIC4607 an excellent level translator that will drive
high level gate threshold MOSFETs from a low-voltage
PWM IC.
Low-Side Driver
The low-side driver is designed to drive a ground (VSS
pin) referenced N-channel MOSFET. Low driver
impedances allow the external MOSFET to be turned on
and off quickly. The rail-to-rail drive capability of the
output ensures a low RDSON from the external power
device. Refer to Figure 7.
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Figure 8. High-Side Driver and Bootstrap-Circuit
Block Diagram
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In low-current applications, the losses due to RDSON are
minimal, but in high-current motor drive applications such
as power tools, the difference in RDSON can lower the
efficiency, reducing run time.
A low-power, high-speed, level-shifting circuit isolates the
low side (VSS pin) referenced circuitry from the high-side
(xHS pin) referenced driver. Power to the high-side driver
and UVLO circuit is supplied by the bootstrap capacitor
(CB) while the voltage level of the xHS pin is shifted high.
The bootstrap circuit consists of an internal diode and
external capacitor, CB. In a typical application, such as
the motor driver shown in Figure 9 (only Phase A
illustrated), the AHS pin is at ground potential while the
low-side MOSFET is on. The internal diode charges
capacitor CB to VDD-VF during this time (where VF is the
forward voltage drop of the internal diode). After the lowside MOSFET is turned off and the AHO pin turns on, the
voltage across capacitor CB is applied to the gate of the
high-side external MOSFET. As the high-side MOSFET
turns on, voltage on the AHS pin rises with the source of
the high-side MOSFET until it reaches VIN. As the AHS
and AHB pins rise, the internal diode is reverse biased,
preventing capacitor CB from discharging. During this
time, the high-side MOSFET is kept ON by the voltage
across capacitor CB.
Figure 10. MOSFET RDSON vs. VGS
Overcurrent Protection Circuitry
The MIC4607 provides overcurrent protection for the
motor driver circuitry. It consists of:
• A comparator that senses the voltage across a currentsense resistor
• A latch and timer that keep all gate drivers off during a
fault
• An open-drain pin that pulls low during the fault.
If an overcurrent condition is detected, the FLT/ pin is
pulled low and the gate drive outputs are latched off for a
time that is determined by the DLY pin circuitry. After the
delay circuitry times out, a high-going edge on any of the
LI pins (for the MIC4607-1 version) or a low-going edge
on any of the PWM pins (for the MIC4607-2 version) is
required to reset the latch, de-assert the FLT/ pin and
allow the gate drive outputs to switch.
Figure 9. MIC4607 Motor Driver Example
Programmable Gate Drive
The MIC4607 offers programmable gate drive, meaning
the MOSFET gate drive (gate-to-source voltage) equals
the VDD voltage. This feature offers designers flexibility in
selecting the proper MOSFETs for a given application.
Different MOSFETs require different VGS characteristics
for optimum RDSON performance. Typically, the higher the
gate voltage (up to 16V), the lower the RDSON achieved.
For example, as shown in Figure 10, a NTMSF4899NF
MOSFET can be driven to the ON state with a gate
voltage of 5.5V but RDSON is 5.2mΩ. If driven to 10V,
RDSON is 4.1mΩ – a decrease of 20%.
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For additional information, refer to the Timing Diagrams
section as well as the Functional Diagram section.
ILIM
The ILIM+ and ILIM- pins provide a Kelvin-sensed circuit
that monitors the voltage across an external current
sense resistor. This resistor is typically connected
between the source pins of all three low-side MOSFETs
and power ground. If the peak voltage across this resistor
exceeds the VILIM+ threshold, it will cause all six outputs to
latch off. Both pins should be shorted to VSS ground if
the overcurrent features is not used.
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DLY
A capacitor connected to the DLY pin determines the
amount of time the gate drive outputs are latched off
before they can be restarted.
During normal operation, the DLY pin is held low by an
internal MOSFET. After an over-current condition is
detected, the MOSFET turns off and the external
capacitor is charged up by an internal current source.
The outputs remain latched off until the DLY pin voltage
reaches the VDLY+ threshold (typically 1.5V).
The delay time can be approximately calculated using
Equation 1:
t DLY =
CDLY × VDLY −
IDLY
Eq. 1
Where:
CDLY is the external capacitance on the DLY pin
IDLY is the DLY pin current source (typically 0.44µA)
VDLY+ is the internal comparator threshold (typically 1.5V)
FLT/
This open-drain output is pulled low while the gate drive
outputs are latched off after an over-current condition. It
will de-assert once the DLY pin has reached the VDLY+
threshold and a rising edge occurs on any LI pin (for the
MIC4607-1) or a falling edge on any PWM pin (MIC46072).
During normal operation, the internal pull-down MOSFET
is of the pin is high impedance. A pull-up resistor must be
connected to this pin.
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Application Information
Adaptive Dead Time
For each phase, it is important that both MOSFETs of the
same phase branch are not conducting at the same time
or VIN will be shorted to ground and current will “shoot
through” the MOSFETs. Excessive shoot-through causes
higher power dissipation in the MOSFETs, voltage spikes
and ringing. The high switching current and voltage
ringing generate conducted and radiated EMI.
The internal gate resistance (RG_FET) and any external
damping resistor (RG) and HS pin resistor (RHS), isolate
the MOSFET’s gate from the driver output. There is a
delay between when the driver output goes low and the
MOSFET turns off. This turn-off delay is usually specified
in the MOSFET data sheet. This delay increases when
an external damping resistor is used.
Minimizing shoot-through can be done passively, actively
or through a combination of both. Passive shoot-through
protection can be achieved by implementing delays
between the high and low gate drivers to prevent both
MOSFETs from being on at the same time. These delays
can be adjusted for different applications. Although
simple, the disadvantage of this approach is that it
requires long delays to account for process and
temperature variations in the MOSFET and MOSFET
driver.
The MIC4607 uses a combination of active sensing and
passive delay to ensure that both MOSFETs are not on at
the same time. Figure 12 illustrates how the adaptive
dead-time circuitry works.
Adaptive Dead Time monitors voltages on the gate drive
outputs and switch node to determine when to switch the
MOSFETs on and off. This active approach adjusts the
delays to account for some of the variations, but it too
has its disadvantages. High currents and fast switching
voltages in the gate drive and return paths can cause
parasitic ringing to turn the MOSFETs back on even while
the gate driver output is low. Another disadvantage is that
the driver cannot monitor the gate voltage inside the
MOSFET. Figure 11 shows an equivalent circuit of the
high-side gate drive.
Figure 12. Adaptive Dead-Time Logic Diagram
For the MIC4607-2, a high level on the xPWM pin causes
HI to go low and LI to go high. This causes the xLO pin
to go low. The MIC4607 monitors the xLO pin voltage
and prevents the xHO pin from turning on until the
voltage on the xLO pin reaches the VLOOFF threshold.
After a short delay, the MIC4607 drives the xHO pin high.
Monitoring the xLO voltage eliminates any excessive
delay due to the MOSFET driver’s turn-off time and the
short delay accounts for the MOSFET turn-off delay as
well as letting the xLO pin voltage settle out. If an
external resistor is used between the xLO output and the
MOSFET gate, it must be made small enough to prevent
excessive voltage drop across the resistor during turn-off.
Figure 13 illustrates using a diode (DLS) and resistor
(RLS2) in parallel with the gate resistor to prevent a large
voltage drop between the xLO pin and MOSFET gate
voltages during turn-off.
Figure 11. MIC4607 Driving an External MOSFET
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The maximum duty cycle (ratio of high-side on-time to
switching period) is determined by the time required for
the CB capacitor to charge during the off-time. Adequate
time must be allowed for the CB capacitor to charge up
before the high-side driver is turned back on.
Although the adaptive dead-time circuit in the MIC4607
prevents the driver from turning both MOSFETs on at the
same time, other factors outside of the anti-shoot-through
circuit’s control can cause shoot-through. Other factors
include ringing on the gate drive node and capacitive
coupling of the switching node voltage on the gate of the
low-side MOSFET.
The scope photo in Figure 14 shows the dead time
(<20ns) between the high- and low-side MOSFET
transitions as the low-side driver switches off while the
high-side driver transitions from off to on.
Figure 13. Low-Side Drive Gate Resistor Configuration
A low on the xPWM pin causes HI to go high and LI to
go low. This causes the xHO pin to go low after a short
delay (tHOOFF). Before the xLO pin can go high, the
voltage on the switching node (xHS pin) must have
dropped to 2.2V. Monitoring the switch voltage instead of
the xHO pin voltage eliminates timing variations and
excessive delays due to the high side MOSFET turn-off.
The xLO driver turns on after a short delay (tLOON). Once
the xLO driver is turned on, it is latched on until the
xPWM signal goes high. This prevents any ringing or
oscillations on the switch node or xHS pin from turning off
the xLO driver. If the xPWM pin goes low and the voltage
on the xHS pin does not cross the VSWTH threshold, the
xLO pin will be forced high after a short delay (tSWTO),
insuring proper operation.
Figure 14. Adaptive Dead-Time LO (LOW) to HO (HIGH)
Table 1 contains truth tables for the MIC4607-1
(independent TTL inputs) and Table 2 is for the MIC46072 (PWM inputs) that details the “first on” priority as well
as the failsafe delay (tSWTO).
The internal logic circuits also insure a “first on” priority at
the inputs. If the xHO output is high, the xLI pin is
inhibited. A high signal or noise glitch on the xLI pin has
no effect on the xHO or xLO outputs until the xHI pin
goes low. Similarly, xLO being high holds xHO low until
xLI and xLO are low.
Table 1. MIC4607-1 Truth Table
Fast propagation delay between the input and output
drive waveform is desirable. It improves overcurrent
protection by decreasing the response time between the
control signal and the MOSFET gate drive. Minimizing
propagation delay also minimizes phase shift errors in
power supplies with wide bandwidth control loops.
Care must be taken to ensure that the input signal pulse
width is greater than the minimum specified pulse width.
An input signal that is less than the minimum pulse width
can result in no output pulse or an output pulse whose
width is significantly less than the input.
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xLI
xHI
xLO
xHO
Comments
0
0
0
0
Both outputs off.
0
1
0
1
xHO will not go HIGH until xLO
falls below 1.9V.
1
0
1
0
xLO will be delayed an extra
250ns if xHS never falls below
2.2V.
1
1
X
X
First ON stays on until input of
same goes LOW.
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xPWM
xLO
xHO
0
1
0
1
0
1
DBST
VIN
Comments
CB
VDD
xLO will be delayed an extra
250ns if xHS never falls below
2.2V.
AHB
CVDD
AHI
Level
shift
xHO will not go HIGH until xLO
falls below 1.9V.
AHO
RG
AHS
RHS
3Ω
DCLAMP
Phase
A
ALI
HS Node Clamp
A resistor/diode clamp between the switching node and
the HS pin is necessary to clamp large negative glitches
or pulses on the HS pin.
ALO R
G
MIC4607
VSS
Figure 15 shows the Phase A section high-side and lowside MOSFETs connected to one phase of the three
phase motor. There is a brief period of time (dead time)
between switching to prevent both MOSFETs from being
on at the same time. When the high-side MOSFET is
conducting during the on-time state, current flows into the
motor. After the high-side MOSFET turns off, but before
the low-side MOSFET turns on, current from the motor
flows through the body diode in parallel with the low-side
MOSFET. Depending upon the turn-on time of the body
diode, the motor current, and circuit parasitics, the initial
negative voltage on the switch node can be several volts
or more. The forward voltage drop of the body diode can
be several volts, depending on the body diode
characteristics and motor current.
M
Phases
B&C
Figure 15. Negative HS Pin Voltage
Power Dissipation Considerations
Power dissipation in the driver can be separated into
three areas:
• Internal diode dissipation in the bootstrap circuit
• Internal driver dissipation
• Quiescent current dissipation used to supply the
internal logic and control functions.
Bootstrap Circuit Power Dissipation
Power dissipation of the internal bootstrap diode primarily
comes from the average charging current of the bootstrap
capacitor (CB) multiplied by the forward voltage drop of
the diode. Secondary sources of diode power dissipation
are the reverse leakage current and reverse recovery
effects of the diode.
Even though the HS pin is rated for negative voltage, it is
good practice to clamp the negative voltage on the HS
pin with a resistor and possibly a diode to prevent
excessive negative voltage from damaging the driver.
Depending upon the application and amount of negative
voltage on the switch node, a 3Ω resistor is
recommended. If the HS pin voltage exceeds 0.7V, a
diode between the xHS pin and ground is recommended.
The diode reverse voltage rating must be greater than the
high-voltage input supply (VIN). Larger values of
resistance can be used if necessary.
The average current drawn by repeated charging of the
high-side MOSFET is calculated by:
IF( AVE) = QGATE × fS
Adding a series resistor in the switch node limits the peak
high-side driver current during turn-off, which affects the
switching speed of the high-side driver. The resistor in
series with the HO pin may be reduced to help
compensate for the extra HS pin resistance.
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VNEG
Eq. 1
Where:
QGATE = Total gate charge at VHB – VHS.
fS = Gate drive switching frequency.
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The average power dissipated by the forward voltage
drop of the diode equals:
PDIODE
FWD
= IF( AVE ) × VF
Eq. 2
Where:
VF = Diode forward voltage drop.
There are three phases in the MIC4607. The power
dissipation for each of the bootstrap diodes must be
calculated and summed to obtain the total bootstrap
diode power dissipation for the package.
The value of VF should be taken at the peak current
through the diode; however, this current is difficult to
calculate because of differences in source impedances.
The peak current can either be measured or the value of
VF at the average current can be used, which will yield a
good approximation of diode power dissipation.
The reverse leakage current of the internal bootstrap
diode is typically 3µA at a reverse voltage of 85V at
125°C. Power dissipation due to reverse leakage is
typically much less than 1mW and can be ignored.
Figure 16. Optional External Bootstrap Diode
Gate Driver Power Dissipation
Power dissipation in the output driver stage is mainly
caused by charging and discharging the gate to source
and gate to drain capacitance of the external MOSFET.
Figure 17 shows a simplified equivalent circuit of the
MIC4607 driving an external high-side MOSFET.
An optional external bootstrap diode may be used instead
of the internal diode (Figure 16). An external diode may
be useful if high gate charge MOSFETs are being driven
and the power dissipation of the internal diode is
contributing to excessive die temperatures. The voltage
drop of the external diode must be less than the internal
diode for this option to work. The reverse voltage across
the diode will be equal to the input voltage minus the
VDD supply voltage. The above equations can be used to
calculate power dissipation in the external diode;
however, if the external diode has significant reverse
leakage current, the power dissipated in that diode due to
reverse leakage can be calculated as:
PDIODEREV = IR × VREV × (1 − D)
Eq. 3
Where:
IR = Reverse current flow at VREV and TJ.
VREV = Diode reverse voltage.
D = Duty cycle = tON × fS.
Figure 17. MIC4607 Driving an External High-Side MOSFET
The on-time is the time the high-side switch is
conducting. In most topologies, the diode is reverse
biased during the switching cycle off-time.
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The same energy is dissipated by ROFF, RG, and RG_FET
when the driver IC turns the MOSFET off. Assuming RON
is approximately equal to ROFF, the total energy and
power dissipated by the resistive drive elements is:
Dissipation during the External MOSFET Turn-On
Energy from capacitor CB is used to charge up the input
capacitance of the MOSFET (CGD and CGS). The energy
delivered to the MOSFET is dissipated in the three
resistive components, RON, RG and RG_FET. RON is the on
resistance of the upper driver MOSFET in the MIC4607.
RG is the series resistor (if any) between the driver and
the MOSFET. RG_FET is the gate resistance of the
MOSFET and is typically listed in the power MOSFET’s
specifications. The ESR of capacitor CB and the
resistance of the connecting etch can be ignored since
they are much less than RON and RG_FET.
EDRIVER = QG × VGS
and
PDRIVER = QG × VGS × fS
Supply Current Power Dissipation
Power is dissipated in the input and control sections of
the MIC4607, even if there is no external load. Current is
still drawn from the VDD and HB pins for the internal
circuitry, the level shifting circuitry, and shoot-through
current in the output drivers. The VDD and VHB currents
are proportional to operating frequency and the VDD and
VHB voltages. The typical characteristic graphs show how
supply current varies with switching frequency and supply
voltage.
The effective capacitances of CGD and CGS are difficult to
calculate because they vary non-linearly with ID, VGS, and
VDS. Fortunately, most power MOSFET specifications
include a typical graph of total gate charge versus VGS.
Figure 18 shows a typical gate charge curve for an
arbitrary power MOSFET. This chart shows that for a
gate voltage of 10V, the MOSFET requires about 23.5nC
of charge. The energy dissipated by the resistive
components of the gate drive circuit during turn-on is
calculated as:
E=
The power dissipated by the MIC4607 due to supply
current is:
1
× CISS × VGS 2
2
PDISS SUPPLY = VDD × IDD + VHB × IHB
but
Q = C× V
so,
E=
Eq. 5
Eq. 6
Eq. 4
Values for IDD and IHB are found in the EC table and the
typical characteristics graphs.
1
× QG × VGS
2
Total Power Dissipation and Thermal Considerations
Total power dissipation in the MIC4607 is equal to the
power dissipation caused by driving the external
MOSFETs, the supply currents and the internal bootstrap
diodes.
Where:
CISS = Total gate capacitance of the MOSFET.
PDISS TOTAL = PDISS SUPPLY + PDISSDRIVE + PDIODE
Eq. 7
Where:
EDRIVER = Energy dissipated per switching cycle.
PDRIVER = Power dissipated per switching cycle.
QG = Total gate charge at VGS.
VGS = Gate-to-source voltage on the MOSFET.
fS = Switching frequency of the gate drive circuit.
Figure 18. Typical Gate Charge vs. VGS
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Decoupling and Bootstrap Capacitor Selection
Decoupling capacitors are required for both the low-side
(VDD) and high-side (xHB) supply pins. These capacitors
supply the charge necessary to drive the external
MOSFETs and also minimize the voltage ripple on these
pins. The capacitor from xHB to xHS has two functions: it
provides decoupling for the high-side circuitry and also
provides current to the high-side circuit while the highside external MOSFET is on. Ceramic capacitors are
recommended because of their low impedance and small
size. Z5U type ceramic capacitor dielectrics are not
recommended because of the large change in
capacitance over temperature and voltage. A minimum
value of 0.1µF is required for CB (xHB to xHS capacitors)
and 1µF for the VDD capacitor, regardless of the
MOSFETs being driven. Larger MOSFETs may require
larger capacitance values for proper operation. The
voltage rating of the capacitors depends on the supply
voltage, ambient temperature and the voltage derating
used for reliability. 25V rated X5R or X7R ceramic
capacitors are recommended for most applications. The
minimum capacitance value should be increased if low
voltage capacitors are used because even good quality
dielectric capacitors, such as X5R, will lose 40% to 70%
of their capacitance value at the rated voltage.
The power dissipated in the driver equals the ratio of RON
and ROFF to the external resistive losses in RG and RG_FET.
Letting RON = ROFF, the power dissipated in the driver due
to driving the external MOSFET is:
PDISSDRIVER = PDRIVER
R ON
R ON
+ R G + R G _ FET
Eq. 8
There are six MOSFETs driven by the MIC4607. The
power dissipation for each of the drivers must be
calculated and summed to obtain the total driver diode
power dissipation for the package.
In some cases, the high-side FET of one phase may be
pulsed at a frequency, fS, while the low-side FET of the
other phase is kept continuously on. Since the MOSFET
gate is capacitive, there is no driver power if the FET is
not switched. The operation of all driver outputs must be
considered to accurately calculate power dissipation.
The die temperature can be calculated after the total
power dissipation is known.
TJ = TA + PDISS TOTAL × θ JA
Placement of the decoupling capacitors is critical. The
bypass capacitor for VDD should be placed as close as
possible between the VDD and VSS pins. The bypass
capacitor (CB) for the xHB supply pin must be located as
close as possible between the xHB and xHS pins. The
etch connections must be short, wide, and direct. The
use of a ground plane to minimize connection impedance
is recommended. Refer to the “Grounding, Component
Placement and Circuit Layout” sub-section for more
information.
Eq. 9
Where:
TA = Maximum ambient temperature.
TJ = Junction temperature (°C).
PDISS TOTAL = Total power dissipation of the MIC4607.
θJA = Thermal resistance from junction to ambient air.
The voltage on the bootstrap capacitor drops each time it
delivers charge to turn on the MOSFET. The voltage drop
depends on the gate charge required by the MOSFET.
Most MOSFET specifications specify gate charge versus
VGS voltage. Based on this information and a
recommended ΔVHB of less than 0.1V, the minimum
value of bootstrap capacitance is calculated as:
Other Timing Considerations
Make sure the input signal pulse width is greater than the
minimum specified pulse width. An input signal that is
less than the minimum pulse width may result in no
output pulse or an output pulse whose width is
significantly less than the input.
CB ≥
The maximum duty cycle (ratio of high-side on-time to
switching period) is controlled by the minimum pulse
width of the low side and by the time required for the CB
capacitor to charge during the off-time. Adequate time
must be allowed for the CB capacitor to charge up before
the high-side driver is turned on.
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∆VHB
Eq. 10
Where:
QGATE = Total gate charge at VHB.
∆VHB = Voltage drop at the HB pin.
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If the high-side MOSFET is not switched but held in an on
state, the voltage in the bootstrap capacitor will drop due
to leakage current that flows from the HB pin to ground.
This current is specified in the EC table. In this case, the
value of CB is calculated as:
CB ≥
IHBS × t ON
∆VHB
It is important to note that capacitor CB must be placed
close to the xHB and xHS pins. This capacitor not only
provides all the energy for turn-on but it must also keep
xHB pin noise and ripple low for proper operation of the
high-side drive circuitry.
Eq. 11
Where:
IHBS = Maximum xHB pin leakage current.
tON = maximum high-side FET on-time.
The larger value of CB from Equation 10 or Equation 11
should be used.
Grounding, Component Placement and Circuit Layout
Nanosecond switching speeds and ampere peak currents
in and around the MIC4607 driver require proper
placement and trace routing of all components. Improper
placement may cause degraded noise immunity, false
switching, excessive ringing, or circuit latch-up.
Figure 19. Turn-On Current Paths
Figure 20 shows the critical current paths when the driver
outputs go low and turn off the external MOSFETs. Short,
low-impedance connections are important during turn-off
for the same reasons given in the turn-on explanation.
Current flowing through the internal diode replenishes
charge in the bootstrap capacitor, CB.
Figure 19 shows the critical current paths of the high- and
low-side driver when their outputs go high and turn on the
external MOSFETs. It also helps demonstrate the need
for a low impedance ground plane. Charge needed to
turn-on the MOSFET gates comes from the decoupling
capacitors CVDD and CB. Current in the low-side gate
driver flows from CVDD through the internal driver, into the
MOSFET gate, and out the source. The return connection
back to the decoupling capacitor is made through the
ground plane. Any inductance or resistance in the ground
return path causes a voltage spike or ringing to appear
on the source of the MOSFET. This voltage works
against the gate drive voltage and can either slow down
or turn off the MOSFET during the period when it should
be turned on.
Current in the high-side driver is sourced from capacitor
CB and flows into the xHB pin and out the xHO pin, into
the gate of the high side MOSFET. The return path for
the current is from the source of the MOSFET and back
to capacitor CB. The high-side circuit return path usually
does not have a low-impedance ground plane so the etch
connections in this critical path should be short and wide
to minimize parasitic inductance. As with the low-side
circuit, impedance between the MOSFET source and the
decoupling capacitor causes negative voltage feedback
that fights the turn-on of the MOSFET.
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Motor Applications
Figure 21 illustrates an automotive motor application. The
12V battery input voltage can see peaks as high as 60V
during a load dump event. The 85V-rated MIC4607drives
6 MOSFETs that provide power to the BLDC motor.
Figure 22 illustrates an off-line motor application. Adding
an off-line power supply to the front end allow the
MIC4607 to be used in applications such as blenders and
other small white goods as well as ceiling fan
applications. The circuit consists of an MIC38C44 based
AC/DC power supply, that is used to generate 24VDC to
power a BLDC motor. The MIC4607 drives the six
MOSFETs that provide power to the motor.
A current-sense resistor senses the peak motor current.
The voltage across this resistor is monitored by the OC
circuit in the MIC4607, which provides overcurrent
protection for the application. The 120V rating of the
MIC5281 series of LDOs provide input surge voltage
protection, while regulating the battery voltage down to
3.3V and 10V – 12V for the microcontroller and gate
driver respectively. This circuit can also be used for
power tool applications, where the battery voltage carries
high-voltage peaks and surges.
The MIC4607 can also be used in low and mid-voltage
inverter applications. Figure 24 shows how power
generated by a spinning (or breaking) motor can be used
to generate DC power to a load or provide power for
battery-charging applications.
Figure 22 is a block diagram for a 24V motor drive
application. The regulated 24V bus allows the use of
lower input voltage LDOs, such as the MIC5239-3.3 and
MIC5234. This circuit configuration can be used in
industrial applications.
Figure 21. Automotive or Power Tool Application
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Figure 22. Industrial Motor Driver
Figure 23. Blender Motor Drive Application Diagram
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Figure 24. Three-Phase Synchronous Rectification
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Typical Application Schematic (MIC4607-1 Version, HI/LI Inputs)
MIC4607–1 Version, HI/LI Inputs
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Typical Application Schematic (Continued) (MIC4607-2 Version, PWM Inputs)
MIC4607-2 Version, PWM Inputs
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Bill of Materials
Item
Part Number
C1, C8, C9, C11
0805YD106MAT2A
C2
06033D105MAT2A
Manufacturer
(8)
AVX
AVX
(9)
Qty.
10µF Ceramic Capacitor, 16V, X5R, Size 0805
4
1µF Ceramic Capacitor, 25V, X5R, Size 0603
1
4.7µF Ceramic Capacitor, 100V, X7S, Size 1210
3
C3, C4, C5
C3225X7S2A475M200AB
C6
B41858-C9107-M000
TDK
100µF Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor, 100V
1
C13
06035C333MAT2A
AVX
33nF Ceramic Capacitor, 50V, X7R, Size 0603
1
C17
06035C102MAT2A
AVX
1nF Ceramic Capacitor, 50V, X7R, Size 0603
1
Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5,
Q6
AM7414NA
N-Channel MOSFET, 100V
6
R1, R4, R5, R6, R7,
R8, R18, R19, R20
CRCW06030000FRT1
0Ω, Size 0603
9
R9, R10, R11
CRCW06034R99FRT1
Vishay
4.99Ω, 1%, Size 0603
3
R13
CRCW06034990FRT1
Vishay
499Ω, 1%, Size 0603
1
R2, R3
CRCW06031003FRT1
Vishay
100kΩ, 1%, Size 0603
2
0.05Ω, 1W, Size 1210
2
3.01Ω, 1%, Size 0603
3
Schottky Diode, 30V, 350mA, SOD-323
3
85V, Three-Phase MOSFET Driver with
Adaptive Dead-Time, Anti-Shoot-Through and
Overcurrent Protection
1
R12, R14
ERJ-L14KF50MU
R15, R16, R17
CRCW06033R01FRT1
D1, D2, D3
SD103BWS
MIC4607-1YML
U1
MIC4607-2YML
TDK
Description
Analog Power
(10)
(11)
Vishay
Panasonic
(12)
Vishay
Diodes, Inc.
(13)
(14)
Micrel, Inc.
Notes:
8. AVX: www.avx.com.
9. TDK: www.tdk.com.
10. Analog Power: www.analogpowerinc.com.
11. Vishay: www.vishay.com.
12. Panasonic: www.industrial.panasonic.com.
13. Diodes, Inc.: www.diodes.com.
14. Micrel, Inc.: www.micrel.com.
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PCB Layout Recommendations
Top Layer
Bottom Layer
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Package Information and Recommended Land Pattern(15)
28-Pin 4mm × 5mm QFN (ML)
Note:
15. Package information is correct as of the publication date. For updates and most current information, go to www.micrel.com.
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28-Pin TSSOP (TS)
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