ISL8204M, ISL8206M The ISL8204M, ISL8206M is a family of pin-compatible power modules to the ISL8201M. These are simple and easy to use, high power DC\DC modules and are ideal for a wide variety of applications. The ISL820xM family of high current DC\DC step-down modules virtually eliminate design and manufacturing risks while dramatically improving time to market. The simplicity is in the family's "Off The Shelf" unassisted implementation. All you need is the ISL820xM for the current requirement of your design, bulk input and output capacitors and one resistor, to program the output voltage, and you have a complete high current power design ready for your market. This family of buck converters is packaged in a thermally enhanced compact (15mmx15mm) over-molded QFN Package that operates without a heat sink, even at full load over temperature. The package supports simple, reliable, automated assembly using standard surface mount equipment while making it easy to probe to all pins. The lack of a required heat dissipation layer, provides easy access to all pins and the limited number of the external components reduce the PCB to a component layer and a simple ground layer. Additionally, each IC in the family is foot print compatible, making it easy to change your design to meet different power needs without changing your layout. One simple layout fits all. Typical Schematic PVCC - ISL8204M - 4A with, 6.6A Peak - ISL8206M - 6A with, 8.8A Peak • Single Resistor Sets VOUT +0.6V up to +6V @ ±1% • Up to 95% Efficiency • Overcurrent Protection • Internal Soft Start with Pre-bias Output Start-up • Wide Input Voltage Range from 1VDC to 20VDC • Fast Transient Response Applications*(see page 18) • Servers • Telecom and Datacom Applications • Industrial Equipment • Point of Load Regulation • General Purpose Step-Down DC/DC Related Literature*(see page 18) • AN1386 “ISL8201M, ISL8204M, ISL8206M EVAL1Z Evaluation Board User’s Guide” • iSim Model - (See Respective Device Information Page at http//:www.intersil.com) Derating Curve (ISL8206M 5VIN) 7 CPVCC 10 F VIN • Complete Switch Mode Power Supply in one package PVCC VOUT VOUT (0.6V to 6.0V) 330 F 220 F ISL8204M/6M Power Module FB RFB (Sets VOUT) PGND MAX LOAD CURRENT (A) VIN (1V to 20V) Features 6 5 3.3V 1.5V 4 0.6V 3 2 1 0 60 70 80 90 100 110 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) TABLE 1. RFB VALUES FOR TYPICAL OUTPUT VOLTAGES VOUT 0.6V 1.05V 1.2V 1.5V 1.8V 2.5V 3.3V 5V RFB Open 13k 9.76k 6.49k 4.87k 3.09k 2.16k 1.33k February 25, 2010 FN6999.1 1 CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures. 1-888-INTERSIL or 1-888-468-3774 | Intersil (and design) is a registered trademark of Intersil Americas Inc. Copyright Intersil Americas Inc. 2009, 2010. All Rights Reserved All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. ISL8204M, ISL8206M Complete High Efficiency DC/DC Power Module ISL8204M, ISL8206M Simplified Block Diagram PVCC VIN SAMPLE AND HOLD PGND POR AND SOFT-START - LDO DRIVER INHIBIT + 21.5µA VOUT ISET 0.6V + FB + - PWM 0.4V + GATE CONTROL LOGIC PVCC DIS DRIVER OSCILLATOR COMP/EN PGND PWM Controller RSET-IN RFB-TI PHASE ISET FIGURE 1. INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM Ordering Information PART NUMBER (Notes 1, 2, 3) PART MARKING TEMP. RANGE (°C) PACKAGE (Pb-Free) PKG. DWG. # ISL8204MIRZ ISL8204M -40 to +85 15 Ld QFN L15.15x15 ISL8206MIRZ ISL8206M -40 to +85 15 Ld QFN L15.15x15 NOTES: 1. Add “-T” suffix for tape and reel. Please refer to TB347 for details on reel specifications. 2. These Intersil Pb-free plastic packaged products employ special Pb-free material sets, molding compounds/die attach materials, and 100% matte tin plate plus anneal (e3 termination finish, which is RoHS compliant and compatible with both SnPb and Pb-free soldering operations). Intersil Pb-free products are MSL classified at Pb-free peak reflow temperatures that meet or exceed the Pb-free requirements of IPC/JEDEC J STD-020. 3. For Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL), please see device information page for ISL8204M, ISL8206M. For more information on MSL please see techbrief TB363. Summary of Features PART NUMBER RATED CURRENT (A) RISET (kΩ) LS FET rDS(ON) (mΩ) MAX VOUT (V) ISL8206M 6 4.12 15 6 ISL8204M 4 2.87 15 6 2 FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M Pin Configuration 9 PGND PGND PGND PVCC NC ISET NC VIN ISL8204M, ISL8206M (15 LD QFN) TOP AND 3D VIEW 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 PD1 PHASE 10 PD4 PD2 1 PGND 15 14 13 NC FB 12 VOUT COMP/EN PD3 11 PGND Pin Descriptions PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1, 2, 3, 4 PGND Power ground pin for signal, input, and output return path. PGND needs to connect to one (or more) ground plane(s) immediately, which is recommended to minimize the effect of switching noise, copper losses, and maximize heat dissipation. Range: 0V. 5 PVCC This pin provides the bias supply for ISL8204M, ISL8206M, as well as the low-side MOSFET’s gate and high-side MOSFET’s gate. If PVCC rises above 6.5V, an internal 5V regulator will supply to the internal logics bias (but high-side and low-side MOSFET gate will still be sourced by PVCC). Connect a well decoupled +5V or +12V supply to this pin. Connect 1µF ceramic capacitor to ground plane directly. Range: 4.5V to 14.4V. 6, 8, 15 NC No internal connection. The ISET pin is the input for the overcurrent protection (OCP) setting, which compares the rDS(ON) of the low-side MOSFET to set the overcurrent threshold. The ISL8204M, ISL8206M has an initial protect overcurrent limit. It has an integrated internal 4.12kΩ/2.87kΩ resistor (RSET-IN) between the ISET and PGND pins, which can prevent significant overcurrent impact to the module. One can also connect an additional resistor RSET-EX between the ISET pin and the PGND pin in order to reduce the current limit point by paralleling. Range: 0 to PVCC. 7 ISET 9 VIN (PD1) Power input pin. Apply input voltage between the VIN pin and PGND pin. It is recommended to place an input decoupling capacitor directly between the VIN pin and the PGND pin. The input capacitor should be placed as closely as possible to the module. Range: 1V to 20V. 10 PHASE (PD2) The PHASE pin is the switching node between the high and low side MOSFET. It also returns the current path for the high side MOSFET driver and detects the low-side MOSFET drain voltage for the overcurrent limits point. Range: 0V to 30V. 11 PGND (PD3) Power ground pin for signal, input, and output return path. PGND needs to connect to one (or more) ground plane(s) immediately, which is recommended to minimize the effect of switching noise, copper losses, and maximize heat dissipation. Range: 0V. 12 VOUT (PD4) Power output pin. Apply output load between this pin and the PGND pin. It is recommended to place a high frequency output decoupling capacitor directly between the VOUT pin and the PGND pin. The output capacitor should be placed as closely as possible to the module. Range: 0.6V to 6V. 3 FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M Pin Descriptions PIN 13 14 SYMBOL (Continued) DESCRIPTION COMP/EN This is the multiplexed pin of the ISL8204M, ISL8206M. During soft-start and normal converter operation, this pin represents the output of the error amplifier. Use COMP/EN in combination with the FB pin to compensate for the voltage control feedback loop of the converter. Pulling COMP/EN low (VENDIS = 0.4V nominal) will disable (shut-down) the controller, which causes the oscillator to stop, and the high-side gate and low-side gate of the MOSFETs outputs to be held low. The external pulldown device will initially need to overcome a maximum of 5mA of COMP/EN output current. However, once the controller is disabled, the COMP/EN output will also be disabled, thus only a 20µA current source will continue to draw current. Range: 0V to 5V. FB The FB pin is the output voltage adjustment of the ISL8204M, ISL8206M. It will regulate to 0.6V at the FB pin with respect to the PGND pin. The ISL8204M, ISL8206M has an integrated voltage dividing resistor. This is a precision 9.76kΩ resistor (RFB-TI) between the VOUT and FB pins. Different output voltages can be programmed with additional resistors between FB to PGND. Range: 0.6V. 4 FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M Absolute Maximum Ratings Thermal Information COMP/EN to PGND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PGND - 0.3V to +6V ISET to PGND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PGND - 0.3V to PVCC + 0.3V PVCC to PGND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PGND - 0.3V to +15V PHASE to PGND (Note 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -1.2V ~ +30V VIN to PHASE (Note 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -1.2V ~ +30V Junction Temperature, TJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +125°C Storage Temperature Range, TSTG . . . . . . -40°C to +125°C ESD Rating Human Body Model (Tested per JESD22-A114E) . . . . . 2kV Machine Model (Tested per JESD22-A115-A) . . . . . . . 100V Charge Device Model (Tested per JESD22-C101C) . . . . 1kV Latch Up (Tested per JESD-78B; Class 2, Level A) . . . 100mA Thermal Resistance (Typical) θJA (°C/W) θJC (°C/W) 15 Ld QFN (Note 5) . . . . . . . . . . . 13.0 N/A Pb-Free Reflow Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see link below http://www.intersil.com/pbfree/Pb-FreeReflow.asp Recommended Operating Ratings Input Supply Voltage (VIN) . . . . . Output Voltage (VOUT) . . . . . . . . PVCC Fixed Supply Voltage . . . . . . . Wide Range Supply . . . . . . . . Ambient Temperature Range (TA) . . . . . . . . . . +1V to +20V . . . . . . . . . +0.6V to +6V . . . . . . . . . . +5V or +12V . . . . . . . +6.5V to +14.4V . . . . . . . . -40°C to +85°C CAUTION: Do not operate at or near the maximum ratings listed for extended periods of time. Exposure to such conditions may adversely impact product reliability and result in failures not covered by warranty. NOTES: 4. VDS (Drain to Source) specification for internal high-side and low-side MOSFET. 5. θJA is measured in free air with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board with “direct attach” features. See Tech Brief TB379. Electrical Specifications TA = +25°C. VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V. CIN = 220µFx1, 10µF/Ceramicx2, COUT = 47µFx8/Ceremic. Boldface limits apply over the operating temperature range, -40°C to +85°C. PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN (Note 7) TYP MAX (Note 7) UNITS INPUT CHARACTERISTICS Input Supply Bias Current IQ(VIN) IOUT = 0A, VOUT = 1.5V, VIN = 12V, PVCC = 12V - 13 - mA Input Inrush Current IinRush IOUT = 0A, VOUT = 1.5V, VIN = 12V, PVCC = 12V - 140 - mA Input Supply Current IS(VIN) IOUT = 6A, VOUT = 1.5V, VIN = 12V, PVCC = 12V - 0.86 - A IOUT = 4A, VOUT = 1.5V, VIN = 12V, PVCC = 12V - 0.56 - A VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V 0 6 A OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS Output Continuous Current Range IOUT(DC) ISL8206M ISL8204M 0 - 4 A Line Regulation Accuracy ΔVOUT/ΔVIN VOUT = 1.5V, IOUT = 0A, VIN = 3.3V to 20V, PVCC = 5V - 0.1 - % Load Regulation Accuracy ΔVOUT/ΔIOUT IOUT = 0A to 6A/4A, VOUT = 1.5V, VIN = 12V, PVCC = 12V - 0.5 - % - 8 - mV - 7 - mV - 30 - mV Peak-to-Peak Output Ripple Voltage ΔVOUT ISL8206M IOUT = 6A VOUT = 1.5V, VIN = 12V, PVCC = 12V ISL8204M IOUT = 4A VOUT = 1.5V, VIN = 12V, PVCC = 12V DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS Voltage Change For Positive Load Step 5 ΔVOUT-DP IOUT = 0A to 4A. Current slew rate = 2.5A/µs, VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V, PVCC = 12V FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M Electrical Specifications TA = +25°C. VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V. CIN = 220µFx1, 10µF/Ceramicx2, COUT = 47µFx8/Ceremic. Boldface limits apply over the operating temperature range, -40°C to +85°C. (Continued) PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN (Note 7) TYP MAX (Note 7) UNITS Voltage Change For Negative Load Step ΔVOUT-DN IOUT = 0A to 4A. Current slew rate = 2.5A/µs, VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V, PVCC = 12V - 27 - mV Voltage Change For Positive Load Step ΔVOUT-DP IOUT = 0A to 6A. Current slew rate = 2.5A/µs, VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V, PVCC = 12V - 43 - mV Voltage Change For Negative Load Step ΔVOUT-DN IOUT = 0A to 6A. Current slew rate = 2.5A/µs, VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V, PVCC = 12V - 40 - mV IPVCC_S PVCC = 12V; Disabled (Note 6) 4 5.2 7 mA Fixed 5V supply (Note 6) 4.5 5.0 5.5 V Wide range supply (Note 6) 6.5 12.0 14.4 V 5V supply - 14 - mA 12V supply - 25 - mA 5V supply - 14 - mA 12V supply - 25 - mA CONTROLLER PVCC Supply Current Shutdown Supply Voltage PVCC PVCC Operating Current IPVCC IOUT = 6A, VOUT = 1.5V, VIN = 12V IOUT = 4A, VOUT = 1.5V, VIN = 12V Rising PVCC Threshold VPORR (Note 6) 3.9 4.1 4.3 V PVCC Power-On-Reset Threshold Hysteresis VPORH (Note 6) 0.30 0.35 0.40 V Oscillator Frequency FOSC (Note 6) 510 600 660 kHz Internal Resistor Between VOUT and FB Pins RFB-TI (Note 6) 9.66 9.76 9.86 Disabled Threshold Voltage (COMP/EN) VENDIS (Note 6) 0.375 0.4 0.425 V VREF (Note 6) - 0.6 - V 0°C to +70°C (Note 6) -1.0 - +1.0 % -40°C to +85°C (Note 6) -1.5 - +1.5 % ISL8206M - 4.12 - kΩ ISL8204M - 2.87 - kΩ 18.0 21.5 23.5 µA Reference Voltage Reference Voltage Tolerance kΩ FAULT PROTECTION Internal Resistor Between ISET and PGND Pins ISET Current Source RSET-IN ISET (Note 6) NOTES: 6. Parameters are 100% tested for internal IC/component prior to module assembly. 7. Parameters with MIN and/or MAX limits are 100% tested at +25°C, unless otherwise specified. Temperature limits established by characterization and are not production tested. 6 FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M CPVCC PVCC VOUT 1.8V 10A VIN (+5V/+12V) VIN CIN (BULK) 220µF VOUT ISL8204M, ISL8206M PHASE COMP/EN CIN (CER) 10µF 25V x2 COUT2 330µF COUT1 22µF 6.3V x3 FB ISET PGND RFB 4.87k FIGURE 2. TEST CIRCUIT FOR ALL PERFORMANCE AND DERATING GRAPHS Typical Performance Characteristics TA = +25°C, VIN = PVCC (PVCC = 5V for 18VIN), CIN = 220µFx1, 10µF/Ceramic x 2, COUT = 330µF (ESR = 10mΩ), 22µF/Ceramic x 3. The efficiency equation is: ( V OUT xI OUT ) P OUT Output Power - = ------------------------------------Efficiency = ----------------------------------------- = --------------P IN ( V IN xI IN ) Input Power 100 100 95 95 90 90 EFFICIENCY (%) EFFICIENCY (%) Efficiency Performance 85 80 3.3V 2.5V 75 1.5V 70 1.2V 65 60 1 3 2 5 4 80 75 3.3V 70 6 2.5V 1.5V 5.0V 65 0.8V 0 85 60 0 1 2 3 0.8V 5 6 LOAD CURRENT (A) LOAD CURRENT (A) FIGURE 3. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD CURRENT (5VIN) FIGURE 4. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD CURRENT (12VIN) VOUT 100 95 EFFICIENCY (%) 4 1.2V 90 IOUT 85 VIN = 12V VOUT = 1.2V IOUT = 0A to 5A 80 75 70 5.0V 2.5V 3.3V 1.5V 1.2V 65 60 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOAD CURRENT (A) FIGURE 5. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD CURRENT (18VIN) 7 FIGURE 6. 1.2V TRANSIENT RESPONSE FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M Typical Performance Characteristics Transient Response Performance (Continued) TA = +25°C, VIN = 12V, PVCC = 12V, CIN = 220µFx1, 10µF/Ceramic x 2, COUT = 330µF (ESR = 10mΩ), 22µF/Ceramic x 3 IOUT = 0A to 5A, Current slew rate = 2.5A/µs VOUT VOUT IOUT VIN = 12V VOUT = 1.5V IOUT = 0A to 5A FIGURE 7. 1.5V TRANSIENT RESPONSE IOUT VIN = 12V VOUT = 1.8V IOUT = 0A to 5A FIGURE 8. 1.8V TRANSIENT RESPONSE VOUT VOUT IOUT VIN = 12V VOUT = 2.5V IOUT = 0A to 5A FIGURE 9. 2.5V TRANSIENT RESPONSE 8 IOUT VIN = 12V VOUT = 3.3V IOUT = 0A to 5A FIGURE 10. 3.3V TRANSIENT RESPONSE FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M Typical Performance Characteristics Output Ripple Performance (Continued) TA = +25°C, VIN = 12V, PVCC = 12V, CIN = 220µFx1, 10µF/Ceramic x 2, COUT = 330µF (ESR = 10mΩ), 22µF/Ceramic x 3 IOUT = 0, 4, 6A VOUT 6A VOUT 6A VOUT 4A VOUT 4A VOUT 0A VOUT 0A FIGURE 11. 1.2V OUTPUT RIPPLE FIGURE 12. 1.5V OUTPUT RIPPLE VOUT 6A VOUT 6A VOUT 4A VOUT 4A VOUT 0A VOUT 0A FIGURE 13. 2.5V OUTPUT RIPPLE 9 FIGURE 14. 3.3V OUTPUT RIPPLE FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M Reference Circuitry For General Applications 1. Single Power Supply Figure 15 shows the ISL8204M, ISL8206M application schematic for input voltage +5V or +12V. The PVCC pin can connect to the input supply directly. C PVCC Note: ISL8204M, ISL8206M has integrated 9.76kΩ resistance into the module (dividing resistor for top side). The resistance corresponding to different output voltages is as shown in Table 2: TABLE 2. RESISTANCE TO OUTPUT VOLTAGES VOUT 0.6V 0.8V 1.05V 1.2V RFB open 28.7kΩ 13kΩ 9.76kΩ VOUT 1.5V 1.8V 2.5V 3.3V RFB 6.49kΩ 4.87kΩ 3.09kΩ 2.16kΩ VOUT 5V 6V RFB 1.33kΩ 1.07kΩ PVCC (+5V/+12V) V IN C IN COMP/EN VIN ISL8204M, ISL8206M FB PHASE V OUT ISET R FB R SET-EX PGND VOUT C OUT FIGURE 15. TYPICAL APPLICATION SCHEMATIC 2. Separated Power Supply Figure 16 shows the ISL8204M, ISL8206M application schematic for wide input voltages from +1V to +20V. The PVCC supply can source +5V/+12V or +6.5V to 14.4V. Initialization (POR and OCP Sampling) Figure 17 shows a start-up waveform of ISL8204M, ISL8206M. The power-on-reset (POR) function continually monitors the bias voltage at the PVCC pin. Once the rising POR threshold has exceeded 4V (VPORR nominal), the POR function initiates the overcurrent protection (OCP) sample and hold operation (while COMP/EN is ~1V). When the sampling is complete, VOUT begins the soft-start ramp. PVCC (+5V/+12V) P VCC or (+6.5V to 14.4V) C PVCC VOUT PVCC ~4V (+1V to +20V) CO M P/EN VIN ISL8204M , ISL8206M FB PHASE V IN C IN COMP/EN V OUT ISET R FB R SET-EX PG ND VO UT C OUT FIGURE 16. WIDE INPUT VOLTAGE APPLICATION SCHEMATIC Applications Information The typical ISL8204M, ISL8206M application schematic for input voltage +5V or +12V is shown in Figure 15. External component selection is primarily determined by the maximum load current and input/output voltage. Programming the Output Voltage The ISL8204M, ISL8206M has an internal 0.6V ±1.5% reference voltage. Programming the output voltage requires a dividing resistor (RFB). The output voltage can be calculated as shown in Equation 1: 9.76k V OUT = 0.6 × ⎛ 1 + ---------------⎞ ⎝ ⎠ R (EQ. 1) FB 10 FIGURE 17. POR AND SOFT-START OPERATION If the COMP/EN pin is held low during power-up, the initialization will be delayed until the COMP/EN is released and its voltage rises above the VENDIS trip point. Figure 18 and Figure 19 show a typical power-up sequence in more detail. The initialization starts at T0, when either PVCC rises above VPORR, or the COMP/EN pin is released (after POR). The COMP/EN will be pulled up by an internal 20µA current source, however, the timing will not begin until the COMP/EN exceeds the VENDIS trip point (at T1). The external capacitance of the disabling device, as well as the compensation capacitors, will determine how quickly the 20µA current source will charge the COMP/EN pin. With typical values, it should FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M add a small delay compared to the soft-start times. The COMP/EN will continue to ramp to ~1V. From T1, there is a nominal 6.8ms delay, which allows the PVCC pin to exceed 6.5V (if rising up towards 12V), so that the internal bias regulator can turn on cleanly. At the same time, the ISET pin is initialized by disabling the low-side gate driver and drawing ISET (nominal 21.5µA) through RSETI. This sets up a voltage that will represent the ISET trip point. At T2, there is a variable time period for the OCP sample and hold operation (0.0ms to 3.4ms nominal; the longer time occurs with the higher overcurrent setting). The sample and hold operation uses a digital counter and DAC to save the voltage, so the stored value does not degrade, as long as the PVCC is above VPORR (see “Overcurrent Protection (OCP)” on page 12 for more details on the equations and variables). Upon the completion of sample and hold at T3, the softstart operation is initiated, and the output voltage ramps up between T4 and T5. COMP/EN COMP/EN TT0 TT1 ISET ISET VOUT VOUT Soft-Start and Pre-Biased Outputs The soft-start internally ramps the reference on the non-inverting terminal of the error amp from 0V to 0.6V in a nominal 6.8ms. The output voltage will follow the ramp from zero to it’s final value in the same 6.8ms (the actual ramp seen on VOUT will be less than the nominal time), due to some initialization timing between T3 and T4. The ramp is created digitally, so there will be 64 small discrete steps. There is no simple way to change this ramp rate externally. After an initialization period (T3 to T4), the error amplifier (COMP/EN pin) is enabled and begins to regulate the converter's output voltage during soft-start. The oscillator's triangular waveform is compared to the ramping error amplifier voltage. This generates PHASE pulses of increasing width that charge the output capacitors. When the internally generated soft-start voltage exceeds the reference voltage (0.6V), the soft-start is complete and the output should be in regulation at the expected voltage. This method provides a rapid and controlled output voltage rise; there is no large inrush current charging the output capacitors. The entire start-up sequence from POR typically takes up to 17ms; up to 10.2ms for the delay and OCP sample and 6.8ms for the soft-start ramp. Figure 20 shows the normal curve for start-up; initialization begins at T0, and the output ramps between T1 and T2. If the output is pre-biased to a voltage less than the expected value (as shown Figure 21), neither internal MOSFET will turn on until the soft-start ramp voltage exceeds the output; VOUT starts seamlessly ramping from there. FIGURE 18. ISET AND SOFT-START OPERATION START SWITCHING T2 T3 T4 T5 COMP/EN ISET VOUT 3.4ms 3.4ms FIGURE 20. NORMAL START-UP FIGURE 19. ISET AND SOFT-START OPERATION 11 FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M If the output is pre-biased to a voltage above the expected value (as shown Figure 22), neither MOSFET will turn on until the end of the soft-start, at which time it will pull the output voltage down to the final value. Any resistive load connected to the output will help pull down the voltage (at the RC rate of the R of the load and the C of the output capacitance). VOUT acceptable, then consider changing the sequencing of the power supplies, sharing the same supply, or adding sequencing logic to the COMP/EN pin to delay the soft-start until the VIN supply is ready (see “Input Voltage Considerations” on page 14). If ISL8204M, ISL8206M is disabled after soft-start (by pulling COMP/EN pin low), and afterwards enabled (by releasing the COMP/EN pin), then the full initialization (including OCP sample) will take place. However, there is no new OCP sampling during overcurrent retries. If the output is shorted to GND during soft-start, the OCP will handle it, as described in the next section. Overcurrent Protection (OCP) The overcurrent function protects the converter from a shorted output by using the low side MOSFET ON-resistance, rDS(ON), to monitor the current. A resistor (RSET) programs the overcurrent trip level. This method enhances the converter's efficiency and reduces cost by eliminating a current sensing resistor. If overcurrent is detected, the output immediately shuts off. It cycles the soft-start function in a hiccup mode (2 dummy soft-start time-outs, then up to one real one) to provide fault protection. If the shorted condition is not removed, this cycle will continue indefinitely. FIGURE 21. PRE-BIASED START-UP VOUT Following POR (and 6.8ms delay), the ISL8204M, ISL8206M initiates the overcurrent protection sample and hold operation. The low side gate driver is disabled to allow an internal 21.5µA current source to develop a voltage across RSET. The ISL8204M, ISL8206M samples this voltage (which is referenced to the PGND pin) at the ISET pin, and holds it in a counter and DAC combination. This sampled voltage is held internally as the overcurrent set point, for as long as power is applied, or until a new sample is taken after coming out of a shut-down. The actual monitoring of the low side MOSFET ON-resistance starts 200ns (nominal) after the edge of the internal PWM logic signal (that creates the rising external low side gate signal). This is done to allow the gate transition noise and ringing on the PHASE pin to settle out before monitoring. The monitoring ends when the internal PWM edge (and thus low side gate signal) goes low. The OCP can be detected anywhere within the above window. 500mV/DIV FIGURE 22. PRE-BIASED START-UP - OVERCHARGED If VIN for the synchronous buck converter is from a different supply that comes up after PVCC, the soft-start will go through its cycle, but with no output voltage ramp. When VIN turns on, the output will follow the ramp of the VIN from zero up to the final expected voltage (at close to 100% duty cycle, with COMP/EN pin >4V). If VIN is too fast, there may be excessive inrush current charging the output capacitors (only the beginning of the ramp, from zero to VOUT matters here). If this is not 12 If the converter is running at high duty cycles, around 75% for 600kHz operation, then the low side gate pulse width may not be wide enough for the OCP to properly sample the rDS(ON). For those cases, if the low side gate signal is too narrow (or not there at all) for 3 consecutive pulses, then the third pulse will be stretched and/or inserted to the 425ns minimum width. This allows for OCP monitoring every third pulse under this condition. This can introduce a small pulse-width error on the output voltage, which will be corrected on the next pulse; and the output ripple voltage will have an unusual 3-clock pattern, which may look like jitter. FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M The overcurrent function will trip at a peak inductor current (IPEAK) determined by Equation 2: 2 × I SET × R SET I PEAK = -------------------------------------------r DS ( ON ) (EQ. 2) where: ISET is the internal ISET current source (21.5µA typical). RSET is equivalent resistance between ISET and PGND pins. rDS(ON) is typically 15mΩ @ (VPVCC = VGS = 10V, IDS = 15A) and 18mΩ @ (VPVCC = VGS = 4.5V, IDS = 15A). Note: ISL8204M, ISL8206M has integrated 4.12kΩ/2.87kΩ resistance (RSET-IN). Therefore, the equivalent resistance of RSET can be expressed in Equation 3: R SET-EX × R SET-IN R SET = ------------------------------------------------------R SET-EX + R SET-IN (EQ. 3) The scale factor of 2 doubles the trip point of the MOSFET voltage drop, compared to the setting on the RSET resistor. The OC trip point varies in a system mainly due to the MOSFET rDS(ON) variations (i.e. over process, current and temperature). To avoid overcurrent tripping in the normal operating load range, find the RSET resistor from Equation 3, and use the following values: 1. The maximum rDS(ON) at the highest junction temperature 2. The minimum ISET from the “Electrical Specifications” table on page 3. 3. Determine IPEAK for: ( ΔI L ) I PEAK > I OUT ( MAX ) + ------------2 (EQ. 4) where ΔIL is the output inductor ripple current. In a high input voltage, high output voltage application, such as 20V input to 5V output, the inductor ripple becomes excessive due to the fix internal inductor value. In such applications, the output current will be limited from the rating to approximately 70% of the module’s rated current. The relationships between the external RSET values and the typical output current IOUT(MAX) OCP levels for ISL8206M are as follows: TABLE 3. RSET (Ω) OCP (A) @ VIN = 12V, PVCC = 5V OCP (A) @ VIN = 12V PVCC = 12V OPEN 8.1 8.8 50kΩ 7.5 8.1 20kΩ 6.6 7.4 10kΩ 5.5 6.4 5kΩ 4.4 5.0 13 The range of allowable voltages detected (2 x ISET x RSET) is 0mV to 475mV. If the voltage drop across RSET is set too low, the following conditions may occur: (1) Continuous OCP tripping and retry and (2) It may be overly sensitive to system noise and inrush current spikes, so it should be avoided. The maximum usable setting is around 0.2V across RSET (0.4V across the MOSFET); values above this might disable the protection. Any voltage drop across RSET that is greater than 0.3V (0.6V MOSFET trip point) will disable the OCP. Note that conditions during power-up or during a retry may look different than normal operation. During power-up in a 12V system, the ISL8204M, ISL8206M starts operation just above 4V; if the supply ramp is slow, the soft-start ramp might be over well before 12V is reached. Therefore, with low side gate drive voltages, the rDS(ON) of the MOSFET will be higher during powerup, effectively lowering the OCP trip. In addition, the ripple current will likely be different at a lower input voltage. Another factor is the digital nature of the softstart ramp. On each discrete voltage step, there is in effect, a small load transient and a current spike to charge the output capacitors. The height of the current spike is not controlled, however, it is affected by the step size of the output and the value of the output capacitors, as well as the internal error amp compensation. Therefore, it is possible to trip the overcurrent with inrush current, in addition to the normal load and ripple considerations. Figure 23 shows the output response during a retry of an output shorted to PGND. At time T0, the output has been turned off due to sensing an overcurrent condition. There are two internal soft-start delay cycles (T1 and T2) to allow the MOSFETs to cool down in order to keep the average power dissipation in retry at an acceptable level. At time T2, the output starts a normal soft-start cycle, and the output tries to ramp. If the short is still applied and the current reaches the ISET trip point any time during the soft-start ramp period, the output will shut off and return to time T0 for another delay cycle. The retry period is thus two dummy soft-start cycles plus one variable (which depends on how long it takes to trip the sensor each time). Figure 23 shows an example where the output gets about half-way up before shutting down; therefore, the retry (or hiccup) time will be around 17ms. The minimum should be nominally 13.6ms and the maximum 20.4ms. If the short condition is finally removed, the output should ramp up normally on the next T2 cycle. FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M T0 T1 ~6.8ms and R2 determine when Q1 turns on, which will turn off Q2 and release the shut-down. If VIN powers up first, Q1 will be on, turning Q2 off; so the ISL8204M, ISL8206M will start-up as soon as PVCC comes up. The VENDIS trip point is 0.4V nominal, so a wide variety of N-MOSFET or NPN BJT or even some logic IC's can be used as Q1 or Q2. However, Q2 must be low leakage when off (open-drain or open-collector) so as not to interfere with the COMP output. Q2 should also be placed near the COMP/EN pin. T2 ~6.8ms VIN PVCC VOUT R3 R1 TO COMP/EN FIGURE 23. OVERCURRENT RETRY OPERATION Starting up into a shorted load looks the same as a retry into that same shorted load. In both cases, OCP is always enabled during soft-start; once it trips, it will go into retry (hiccup) mode. The retry cycle will always have two dummy time-outs, plus whatever fraction of the real soft-start time passes before the detection and shutoff. At that point, the logic immediately starts a new two dummy cycle time-out. Input Voltage Considerations Figure 16 shows a standard configuration where PVCC is either 5V (±10%) or 12V (±20%). In each case, the gate drivers use the PVCC voltage for low side gate and high side gate driver. In addition, PVCC is allowed to work anywhere from 6.5V up to the 14.4V maximum. The PVCC range between 5.5V and 6.5V is not allowed for long-term reliability reasons, but transitions through it to voltages above 6.5V are acceptable. There is an internal 5V regulator for bias, which turns on between 5.5V and 6.5V. Some of the delay after POR is there to allow a typical power supply to ramp-up past 6.5V before the soft-start ramps begins. This prevents a disturbance on the output, due to the internal regulator turning on or off. If the transition is slow (not a step change), the disturbance should be minimal. Thus, while the recommendation is to not have the output enabled during the transition through this region, it may be acceptable. The user should monitor the output for their application to see if there is any problem. If PVCC powers up first and VIN is not present by the time the initialization is done, then the soft-start will not be able to ramp the output, and the output will later follow part of the VIN ramp when it is applied. If this is not desired, then change the sequencing of the supplies, or use the COMP/EN pin to disable VOUT until both supplies are ready. Figure 24 shows a simple sequencer for this situation. If PVCC powers up first, Q1 will be off, and R3 pulling to PVCC will turn Q2 on, keeping the ISL8204M, ISL8206M in shut-down. When VIN turns on, the resistor divider R1 14 R2 Q1 Q2 FIGURE 24. SEQUENCE CIRCUIT The VIN range can be as low as ~1V (for VOUT as low as the 0.6V reference) and as high as 20V. There are some restrictions for running high VIN voltage. The maximum PHASE voltage is 30V. VIN + PVCC + any ringing or other transients on the PHASE pin must be less than 30V. If VIN is 20V, it is recommended to limit PVCC to 5V. Switching Frequency The switching frequency is a fixed 600kHz clock, which is determined by the internal oscillator. However, all of the other timing mentioned (POR delay, OCP sample, soft-start, etc.) is independent of the clock frequency (unless otherwise noted). Selection of the Input Capacitor The input filter capacitor should be based on how much ripple the supply can tolerate on the DC input line. The larger the capacitor, the less ripple expected but consideration should be taken for the higher surge current during power-up. The ISL8204M, ISL8206M provides the soft-start function that controls and limits the current surge. The value of the input capacitor can be calculated by Equation 5: I IN × Δt C IN = ------------------ΔV (EQ. 5) Where: CIN is the input capacitance (µF) IIN is the input current (A) Δt is the turn on time of the high-side switch (µs) ΔV is the allowable peak-to-peak voltage (V) FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M In addition to the bulk capacitance, some low Equivalent Series Inductance (ESL) ceramic capacitance is recommended to decouple between the drain terminal of the high side MOSFET and the source terminal of the low side MOSFET. This is used to reduce the voltage ringing created by the switching current across parasitic circuit elements. Output Capacitors The ISL8204M, ISL8206M is designed for low output voltage ripple. The output voltage ripple and transient requirements can be met with bulk output capacitors (COUT) with low enough Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR). COUT can be a low ESR tantalum capacitor, a low ESR polymer capacitor or a ceramic capacitor. The typical capacitance is 330µF and decoupled ceramic output capacitors are used. The internally optimized loop compensation provides sufficient stability margins for all ceramic capacitor applications with a recommended total value of 400µF. Additional output filtering may be needed if further reduction of output ripple or dynamic transient spike is required. Layout Guide To achieve stable operation, low losses and good thermal performance some layout considerations are necessary. • The ground connection between pin 11 and pin 1 to 4 should be a solid ground plane under the module. • Place a high frequency ceramic capacitor between (1) VIN and PGND (pin 11) and (2) PVCC and PGND (pin 1 to 4) as close to the module as possible to minimize high frequency noise • Use large copper areas for a power path (VIN, PGND, VOUT) to minimize conduction loss and thermal stress. Also, use multiple vias to connect the power planes in different layers. • Keep the trace connection to the feedback resistor short • Avoid routing any sensitive signal traces near the PHASE node CPVCC VIN PGND RFB VOUT CIN COUT1 (DECOUPLE) PGND FIGURE 25. RECOMMENDED LAYOUT 15 FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M 7 3.0 6 LOSS (W) 2.5 MAX LOAD CURRENT (A) 3.5 3.3V 1.5V 2.0 0.6V 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 3.3V 1.5V 4 0.6V 3 2 1 0 60 6 90 100 110 7 MAX LOAD CURRENT (A) 4.0 5.0V 3.5 3.3V 3.0 LOSS (W) 80 FIGURE 27. DERATING CURVE (5VIN) FIGURE 26. POWER LOSS vs LOAD CURRENT (5VIN) 2.5 0.6V 2.0 2.5V 1.5V 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 70 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) LOAD CURRENT (A) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOAD CURRENT (A) FIGURE 28. POWER LOSS vs LOAD CURRENT (12VIN) Thermal Considerations Experimental power loss curves along with θJA from thermal modeling analysis can be used to evaluate the thermal consideration for the module. The derating curves are derived from the maximum power allowed while maintaining the temperature below the maximum junction temperature of +125°C. The power loss and derating curves apply for both ISL8206M, and ISL8204M. The loss at 4A can be found by tracing the power loss curve up at the load current of 4A. In actual applications, other heat sources and design margins should be considered. Package Description The structure of ISL8204M, ISL8206M belongs to the Quad Flat-pack No-lead package (QFN). This kind of package has advantages, such as good thermal and electrical conductivity, low weight and small size. The QFN package is applicable for surface mounting technology and is being more readily used in the industry. The ISL8204M, ISL8206M contains several types of devices, including resistors, capacitors, inductors and control ICs. The ISL8204M, ISL8206M is a copper lead-frame based package with exposed copper thermal pads, which have good electrical and thermal conductivity. The copper lead frame and 16 6 5 5.0V 4 3.3V 2.5V 3 1.5V 0.6V 2 1 0 60 70 80 90 100 110 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) FIGURE 29. DERATING CURVE (12VIN) multi-component assembly is overmolded with polymer mold compound to protect these devices. The package outline and typical PCB layout pattern design and typical stencil pattern design are shown in the package outline drawing L15.15x15 on page 19. The module has a small size of 15mmx15mmx3.5mm. Figure 25 shows typical reflow profile parameters. These guidelines are general design rules. Users can modify parameters according to their application. PCB Layout Pattern Design The bottom of ISL8204M, ISL8206M is a lead-frame footprint, which is attached to the PCB using a surface mounting process. The PCB layout pattern is shown in the Package Outline Drawing L15.15x15 on page 19. The PCB layout pattern is essentially 1:1 with the QFN exposed pad and I/O termination dimensions, except for the PCB lands being a slightly extended distance of 0.2mm (0.4mm max) longer than the QFN terminations, which allows for solder filleting around the periphery of the package. This ensures a more complete and inspectable solder joint. The thermal lands on the PCB layout should match 1:1 with the package exposed die pads. FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M Thermal Vias Reflow Parameters A grid of 1.0mm to 1.2mm pitch thermal vias, which drops down and connects to buried copper plane(s), should be placed under the thermal land. The vias should be about 0.3mm to 0.33mm in diameter with the barrel plated to about 1.0 ounce copper. Although adding more vias (by decreasing via pitch) will improve the thermal performance, diminishing returns will be seen as more and more vias are added. Simply use as many vias as practical for the thermal land size and your board design rules allow. Due to the low mount height of the QFN, "No Clean" Type 3 solder paste per ANSI/J-STD-00 is recommended. Nitrogen purge is also recommended during reflow. A system board reflow profile depends on the thermal mass of the entire populated board, so it is not practical to define a specific soldering profile just for the QFN. The profile given in Figure 30 is provided as a guideline, to be customized for varying manufacturing practices and applications. 300 Stencil Pattern Design 17 250 TEMPERATURE (°C) Reflowed solder joints on the perimeter I/O lands should have about a 50µm to 75µm (2mil to 3mil) standoff height. The solder paste stencil design is the first step in developing optimized, reliable solder joints. Stencil aperture size to land size ratio should typically be 1:1. The aperture width may be reduced slightly to help prevent solder bridging between adjacent I/O lands. To reduce solder paste volume on the larger thermal lands, it is recommended that an array of smaller apertures be used instead of one large aperture. It is recommended that the stencil printing area cover 50% to 80% of the PCB layout pattern. A typical solder stencil pattern is shown in the Package Outline Drawing L15.15x15 on page 19. The gap width between pad to pad is 0.6mm. The user should consider the symmetry of the whole stencil pattern when designing its pads. A laser cut, stainless steel stencil with electropolished trapezoidal walls is recommended. Electropolishing “smooths” the aperture walls resulting in reduced surface friction and better paste release which reduces voids. Using a trapezoidal section aperture (TSA) also promotes paste release and forms a "brick like" paste deposit that assists in firm component placement. A 0.1mm to 0.15mm stencil thickness is recommended for this large pitch (1.3mm) QFN. PEAK TEMPERATURE +230°C~+245°C; KEEP ABOUT 30s ABOVE +220°C 200 150 SLOW RAMP AND SOAK FROM +100°C TO +180°C FOR 90s~120s 100 RAMP RATE ≤1.5°C FROM +70°C TO +90°C 50 0 0 100 150 200 250 300 350 DURATION (s) FIGURE 30. TYPICAL REFLOW PROFILE FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 ISL8204M, ISL8206M Revision History The revision history provided is for informational purposes only and is believed to be accurate, but not warranted. Please go to web to make sure you have the latest Rev. DATE REVISION CHANGE 2/25/10 FN6999.1 Updated title. Replaced Figures 1 and 5. 12/21/09 FN6999.0 Initial Release. Products Intersil Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog semiconductors. The Company's products address some of the industry's fastest growing markets, such as, flat panel displays, cell phones, handheld products, and notebooks. Intersil's product families address power management and analog signal processing functions. 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For information regarding Intersil Corporation and its products, see www.intersil.com 18 FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 Package Outline Drawing L15.15x15 15 LEAD QUAD FLAT NO-LEAD PLASTIC PACKAGE (PUNCH QFN) Rev 1, 06/09 23X 1.30 2X 7.70 7x 1.70 4X 1.90 1.80 5.90 19 PIN 1 INDEX AREA 1 1514 13 X4 12 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3.80 3.10 11 15.0±0.2 11 2.10 13.80 9.0 5.0 9 9 11X 0.80 0.90 2.10 0.30 6.90 5.10 1.90 6.0000 2.90 45° 10 0.4±0.2 0.4±0.2 15.0±0.2 10 0.05 M S AB 33x 0.5 2X 1.125 5.80 21X 1.0 3.0 4.80 4.60 2.20 TOP VIEW 4X 7.90 BOTTOM VIEW 5° ALL AROUND 0.2 S 3.5±0.2 0.5 0.05 S S SIDE VIEW NOTES: FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 1. Dimensions are in millimeters. 2. Unless otherwise specified, tolerance : Decimal ± 0.05; Body Tolerance ±0.1mm 3. The configuration of the pin #1 identifier is optional, but must be located within the zone indicated. The pin #1 indentifier may be either a mold or mark feature. ISL8204M, ISL8206M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1.30 0.2 S AB 4.12 3.48 2.82 2.18 1.52 0.88 2.38 0.42 0.00 0.22 4.98 4.32 3.68 3.02 8.29 8.30 6.92 6.28 5.62 8.30 5.60 4.60 1.30 2.30 3.10 3.60 4.40 4.90 5.70 6.20 7.00 8.30 6.10 6.18 5.60 4.80 4.30 3.50 3.10 Package Boundary 2.20 8.30 1.70 6.0 0.90 5.10 3.10 0.0 0.40 2.10 0.90 8.29 5.52 6.99 5.52 4.22 4.87 4.22 3.57 2.92 2.27 1.62 0.97 0.32 0.00 0.33 0.90 1.90 1.63 2.28 3.00 4.00 8.30 2.93 4.88 8.30 4.88 5.53 7.01 8.30 6.60 5.90 4.30 2.18 0.00 1.35 1.00 1.60 2.80 4.90 STENCIL PATTERN WITH SQUARE PADS-2 6.60 6.60 4.80 3.75 3.40 3.15 1.80 0.30 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.30 3.15 1.20 3.60 2.20 3.75 3.70 4.30 2.00 1.40 0.00 0.90 2.50 4.30 6.60 4.90 4.20 6.60 6.70 FN6999.1 February 25, 2010 4.30 STENCIL PATTERN WITH SQUARE PADS-1 8.30 6.72 7.00 1.52 2.18 2.82 3.48 4.12 6.07 0.22 0.88 0.42 0.00 3.02 2.38 3.50 TYPICAL RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN 5.27 4.63 4.15 8.31 8.30 5.60 4.60 0.0 1.20 2.20 3.10 5.20 8.30 5.53 ISL8204M, ISL8206M 3.58 2.92 2.28 1.62 0.98 0.32 0.00 0.32 0.98 1.63 2.28 2.93 3.58 4.23 0.98 1.70 2.20 7.00 20 0.40 0.0 6.08