DATASHEET

Dual 800mA Low Quiescent Current 2.25MHz High
Efficiency Synchronous Buck Regulator
ISL8088
Features
The ISL8088 is a high efficiency, dual synchronous step-down
DC/DC regulator that can deliver up to 800mA continuous output
current per channel. The supply voltage range of 2.75V to 5.5V
allows the use of a single Li+ cell, three NiMH cells or a regulated
5V input. The current mode control architecture enables very low
duty cycle operation at high frequency with fast transient
response and excellent loop stability. The ISL8088 operates at
2.25MHz switching frequency allowing the use of small, low cost
inductors and capacitors. Each channel is optimized for
generating an output voltage as low as 0.6V.
• Internal Current Mode Compensation
The ISL8088 has a user configurable mode of operation-forced
PWM mode and PFM/PWM mode. The forced PWM mode
operation reduces noise and RF interference while the PFM
mode operation provides high efficiency by reducing switching
losses at light loads. In PFM mode of operation, both channels
draw a total quiescent current of only 30µA hence enabling high
light load efficiency in order to maximize battery life.
• Power-Good (PG) Output with 1ms Delay
The ISL8088 offers a 1ms Power-Good (PG) to monitor both
output at power-up. When shutdown, ISL8088 discharges the
outputs capacitor. Other features include internal digital softstart, enable for power sequence, overcurrent protection, and
thermal shutdown. The ISL8088 is offered in a 3mmx3mm 10 Ld
DFN package with 1mm maximum height. The complete
converter occupies less than 1.8cm2 area.
• Test and Measurement Systems
• 100% Maximum Duty Cycle for Lowest Dropout
• Selectable Forced PWM Mode and PFM Mode
• External Synchronization up to 4MHz
• Start-up with Pre-biased Output
• Soft-Stop Output Discharge During Disabled
• Internal Digital Soft-Start - 2ms
Applications
• DC/DC POL Modules
• µC/µP, FPGA and DSP Power
• Plug-in DC/DC Modules for Routers and Switchers
• Li-ion Battery Power Devices
• Bar Code Readers
100
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
80
2.5VOUT-PFM
1.8VOUT-PFM
70
2.5VOUT-PWM
60
1.8VOUT-PWM
50
VIN = 5V
40
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 1. EFFICIENCY CHARACTERISTICS CURVE
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ISL8088
Typical Application
L1
2.2µH
OUTPUT1
2.5V/800mA
LX1
C2
10µF
C3
10pF
PGND
INPUT
2.75V TO 5.5V
R2
316k
FB1
VIN
R3
100k
EN1
C1
10µF
ISL8088
EN2
L2
2.2µH
OUTPUT2
1.8V/800mA
LX2
PG
C4
10µF
PGND
R5
200k
SYNC
C5
10pF
FB2
R6
100k
PGND
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Pin Configuration
ISL8088
(10 LD 3x3 DFN)
TOP VIEW
FB1
1
10
FB2
EN1
2
9
EN2
VIN
3
8
PG
LX1
4
7
LX2
NC
5
6
SYNC
PD
Pin Descriptions
DFN
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
1
FB1
The feedback network of the Channel 1 regulator. FB1 is the negative input to the transconductance error amplifier. The output
voltage is set by an external resistor divider connected to FB1. With a properly selected divider, the output voltage can be set to any
voltage between the power rail (reduced by converter losses) and the 0.6V reference. There is an internal compensation to meet a
typical application. In addition, the regulator power-good and undervoltage protection circuitry use FB1 to monitor the Channel 1
regulator output voltage.
2
EN1
Regulator Channel 1 enable pin. Enable the output, VOUT1, when driven to high. Shutdown the VOUT1 and discharge output
capacitor when driven to low. Do not leave this pin floating.
3
VIN
Input supply voltage. Connect 10µF ceramic capacitor to power ground.
4
LX1
Switching node connection for Channel 1. Connect to one terminal of inductor for VOUT1.
5
NC
6
SYNC
Recommended to connect this pin to the exposed pad.
7
LX2
Switching node connection for Channel 2. Connect to one terminal of inductor for VOUT2.
8
PG
1ms timer output. At power-up or EN_ HI, this output is a 1ms delayed Power-Good signal for both the VOUT1 and VOUT2 voltages.
There is an internal 1MΩ pull-up resistor.
9
EN2
Regulator Channel 2 enable pin. Enable the output, VOUT2, when driven to high. Shutdown the VOUT2 and discharge output
capacitor when driven to low. Do not leave this pin floating.
10
FB2
The feedback network of the Channel 2 regulator. FB2 is the negative input to the transconductance error amplifier. The output
voltage is set by an external resistor divider connected to FB2. With a properly selected divider, the output voltage can be set to any
voltage between the power-rail (reduced by converter losses) and the 0.6V reference. There is an internal compensation to meet a
typical application.
In addition, the regulator power-good and undervoltage protection circuitry use FB2 to monitor the Channel 2 regulator output voltage.
-
PD
The exposed pad must be connected to PGND for proper electrical performance. Add as much vias as possible for optimal thermal
performance.
Mode Selection pin. Connect to logic high or input voltage VIN for PFM mode; connect to logic low or ground for forced PWM mode.
Connect to an external function generator for Synchronization, and negative edge trigger. Do not leave this pin floating.
Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
(Notes 1, 2, 3)
PART
MARKING
ISL8088IRZ
8088
TEMP. RANGE
(°C)
-40 to +85
PACKAGE
(Pb-Free)
10 Ld 3x3 DFN
PKG.
DWG. #
L10.3x3C
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 Pbfree 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 ISL8088. For more information on MSL please see techbrief TB363.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Reference to GND)
Thermal Information
Supply Voltage (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to 6.5V
VIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to 7V (20ms)
EN1, EN2, PG, SYNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-0.3V to VIN + 0.3V
LX1, LX2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -1.5V to 6.5V
LX1, LX2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -1.5V (100ns)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V (DC) to 7V (20ms)
FB1, FB2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to 2.7V
ESD Rating
Human Body Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3kV
Machine Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300V
Thermal Resistance (Typical)
θJA (°C/W)
θJC (°C/W)
10 Ld 3x3 DFN Package (Notes 4, 5) . . . . . .
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4
Storage Temperature Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-65°C to +150°C
Pb-Free Reflow Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see link below
http://www.intersil.com/pbfree/Pb-FreeReflow.asp
Recommended Operating Conditions
VIN Supply Voltage Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75V to 5.5V
Load Current Range Per Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0mA to 800mA
Ambient Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40°C to +125°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. 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.
5. For θJC, the “case temp” location is the center of the exposed metal pad on the package underside.
Electrical Specifications Unless otherwise noted, all parameter limits are established over the recommended operating conditions:
TA = -40°C to +85°C, VIN = 2.75V to 5.5V, EN1 = EN2 = VIN, SYNC = 0V, L = 2.2µH, C1 = 10µF, C2 = C4 = 10µF, IOUT1 = IOUT2 = 0A to 800mA. (Typical
values are at TA = +25°C, VIN = 3.6V). Boldface limits apply over the operating temperature range, -40°C to +85°C.
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
(Note 6)
TYP
MAX
(Note 6)
UNITS
2.5
2.75
V
INPUT SUPPLY
VIN Undervoltage Lockout Threshold
VUVLO
Rising
Falling
Quiescent Supply Current
IVIN
Shut Down Supply Current
ISD
2.1
2.4
V
SYNC = VIN, EN1 = EN2 = VIN, no load at the
output and no switches switching.
VFB1 = VFB2 = 0.7V
30
50
µA
SYNC = GND, EN1 = EN2 = VIN,
FS = 2.25MHz, no load at the output
0.1
1
mA
VIN = 5.5V, EN1 = EN2 = GND
6.5
12
µA
0.6
0.610
V
OUTPUT REGULATION
FB1, FB2 Regulation Voltage
VFB_
FB1, FB2 Bias Current
IFB_
Line Regulation
0.590
VFB = 0.55V
0.1
µA
VIN = VO + 0.5V to 5.5V (minimal 2.75V,
IOUT = 0A)
0.2
%/V
2
ms
Soft-Start Ramp Time Cycle
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
Peak Overcurrent Limit
Peak SKIP Limit
Ipk1
0.95
1.2
1.6
A
Ipk2
0.95
1.2
1.6
A
180
250
360
mA
180
250
360
mA
180
350
mΩ
VIN = 2.75V, IO = 200mA
320
450
mΩ
VIN = 5.5V, IO = 200mA
180
350
mΩ
VIN = 2.75V, IO = 200mA
320
450
mΩ
Iskip1
VIN = 3.6V
Iskip2
LX1, LX2
P-Channel MOSFET ON-Resistance
N-Channel MOSFET ON-Resistance
4
VIN = 5.5V, IO = 200mA
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Electrical Specifications Unless otherwise noted, all parameter limits are established over the recommended operating conditions:
TA = -40°C to +85°C, VIN = 2.75V to 5.5V, EN1 = EN2 = VIN, SYNC = 0V, L = 2.2µH, C1 = 10µF, C2 = C4 = 10µF, IOUT1 = IOUT2 = 0A to 800mA. (Typical
values are at TA = +25°C, VIN = 3.6V). Boldface limits apply over the operating temperature range, -40°C to +85°C. (Continued)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
(Note 6)
LX_ Maximum Duty Cycle
TYP
MAX
(Note 6)
%
100
PWM Switching Frequency
FS
1.8
Synchronization Range
2.25
2.7
LX Minimum On-Time
SYNC = 0 (forced PWM mode)
Soft Discharge Resistance
RDIS_
EN = LOW
80
100
UNITS
2.7
MHz
4
MHz
100
ns
130
Ω
0.3
V
PG
Output Low Voltage
Sinking 1mA, VFB = 0.5V
PG Pull-up Resistor
1
MΩ
Internal PGOOD Low Rising Threshold
Percentage of nominal regulation voltage
88
92
96
%
Internal PGOOD Low Falling Threshold
Percentage of nominal regulation voltage
82
89
91
%
Delay Time (Rising Edge)
1
Internal PGOOD Delay Time (Falling Edge)
1
ms
2
µs
0.4
V
EN1, EN2, SYNC
Logic Input Low
Logic Input High
1.4
SYNC Logic Input Leakage Current
ISYNC
Enable Logic Input Leakage Current
IEN_
Pulled up to 5.5V
V
0.1
1
µA
0.1
1
µA
Thermal Shutdown
150
°C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
25
°C
NOTE:
6. 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.
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Typical Operating Performance Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 2.75V to 5.5V,
100
100
90
90
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
EN = VIN, L1 = L2 = 2.2µH, C1 = 10µF, C2 = C4 = 10µF, VOUT1 = 2.5V, VOUT2 = 1.8V, IOUT1 = IOUT2 = 0A to 800mA.
2.5VOUT - PWM
70
1.5VOUT - PWM
1.2VOUT - PWM
60
1.8VOUT - PWM
50
40
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
0.6
0.7
90
90
80
2.5VOUT - PWM
60
1.5VOUT - PWM
1.2VOUT - PWM
1.8VOUT - PWM
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
0.6
0.7
70
0.2
1.5VOUT - PFM
60
40
0.0
0.8
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
0.7
0.8
2.5VOUT - PFM
1.8VOUT - PFM
0.1
0.2
3.3VOUT - PFM
1.2VOUT - PFM
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 4. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD 2.25MHz 5VIN PWM
FIGURE 5. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD 2.25MHz 5VIN PFM
0.30
1.23
3.3VIN - PWM MODE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0.25
0.1
80
50
50
40
1.8VOUT - PFM
1.5VOUT - PFM
50
100
3.3VOUT - PWM
1.2VOUT - PFM
60
100
70
2.5VOUT - PFM
FIGURE 3. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD 2.25MHz 3.3VIN PFM
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
70
40
0.8
FIGURE 2. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD 2.25MHz 3.3VIN PWM
POWER DISSIPATION (W)
80
5VIN - PWM MODE
0.20
0.15
5VIN - PFM MODE
0.10
0.05
0.00
0.0
3.3VIN - PFM
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
0.6
0.7
0.8
FIGURE 6. POWER DISSIPATION vs LOAD 2.25MHz 1.8VOUT PWM
6
1.22
5VIN PFM MODE
5VIN PWM MODE
1.21
1.20
1.19
1.18
1.17
0.0
3.3V VIN PWM
0.1
0.2
3.3V VIN PFM
0.3
0.4
0.5
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
0.6
0.7
0.8
FIGURE 7. VOUT REGULATION vs LOAD 2.25MHz 1.2VOUT PFM
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Typical Operating Performance Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 2.75V to 5.5V,
EN = VIN, L1 = L2 = 2.2µH, C1 = 10µF, C2 = C4 = 10µF, VOUT1 = 2.5V, VOUT2 = 1.8V, IOUT1 = IOUT2 = 0A to 800mA. (Continued)
1.84
5 VIN PFM MODE
1.55
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.56
3.3V VIN PFM
1.54
1.53
1.52
3.3V VIN PWM
1.51
5VIN PWM MODE
1.50
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
0.6
0.7
0.8
1.81
5 VIN PFM MODE
3.3V VIN PFM
5VIN PWM MODE
1.80
1.79
3.3V VIN PWM
0.1
0.2
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5V VIN PFM
0.7
0.8
2.53
3.3V VIN PFM
2.52
5V VIN PWM
3.3V VIN PWM
2.51
2.50
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
3.40
3.38
3.36
5V VIN PWM
3.34
3.32
3.30
0.0
0.8
5V VIN PFM
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 10. VOUT REGULATION vs LOAD 2.25MHz 2.5VOUT
FIGURE 11. VOUT REGULATION vs LOAD 2.25MHz 3.3VOUT
1.83
1.83
1.82
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0.6
3.42
2.54
0A LOAD PWM
1.81
1.80
1.79
0.4A LOAD PWM
1.78
1.77
2.0
0.3
0.4
0.5
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 9. VOUT REGULATION vs LOAD 2.25MHz 1.8VOUT
2.55
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.82
1.78
0.0
FIGURE 8. VOUT REGULATION vs LOAD 2.25MHz 1.5VOUT
2.49
0.0
1.83
0.8A LOAD PWM
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
FIGURE 12. OUTPUT VOLTAGE REGULATION vs VIN 1.8VOUT PWM
MODE
7
0A LOAD
1.82
0.4A LOAD
1.81
1.80
1.79
0.8A LOAD
1.78
1.77
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
5.5
6.0
FIGURE 13. OUTPUT VOLTAGE REGULATION vs VIN 1.8VOUT PFM
MODE
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Typical Operating Performance Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 2.75V to 5.5V,
EN = VIN, L1 = L2 = 2.2µH, C1 = 10µF, C2 = C4 = 10µF, VOUT1 = 2.5V, VOUT2 = 1.8V, IOUT1 = IOUT2 = 0A to 800mA. (Continued)
500ns/DIV
500ns/DIV
LX1 2V/DIV
LX2 2V/DIV
VOUT1 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
VOUT2 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
IL1 0.5A/DIV
IL2 0.5A/DIV
FIGURE 14. STEADY STATE OPERATION AT NO LOAD CHANNEL 1
(PWM)
500ns/DIV
LX1 2V/DIV
FIGURE 15. STEADY STATE OPERATION AT NO LOAD CHANNEL 2
(PWM)
500ns/DIV
VOUT1 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
VOUT2 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
IL1 0.5A/DIV
FIGURE 16. STEADY STATE OPERATION AT NO LOAD CHANNEL 1
(PFM)
IL2 0.5A/DIV
FIGURE 17. STEADY STATE OPERATION AT NO LOAD CHANNEL 2
(PFM)
LX2 2V/DIV
LX1 2V/DIV
VOUT2 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
VOUT1 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
500ns/DIV
IL1 0.5A/DIV
FIGURE 18. STEADY STATE OPERATION WITH FULL LOAD CHANNEL 1
8
LX2 2V/DIV
500ns/DIV
IL2 0.5A/DIV
FIGURE 19. STEADY STATE OPERATION WITH FULL LOAD CHANNEL 2
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Typical Operating Performance Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 2.75V to 5.5V,
EN = VIN, L1 = L2 = 2.2µH, C1 = 10µF, C2 = C4 = 10µF, VOUT1 = 2.5V, VOUT2 = 1.8V, IOUT1 = IOUT2 = 0A to 800mA. (Continued)
VOUT1 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
VOUT2 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
IL1 0.5A/DIV
IL2 0.5A/DIV
50µs/DIV
50µs/DIV
FIGURE 20. LOAD TRANSIENT CHANNEL 1 (PWM)
FIGURE 21. LOAD TRANSIENT CHANNEL 2 (PWM)
LX2 2V/DIV
LX1 2V/DIV
VOUT1 RIPPLE 50mV/DIV
50µs/DIV
VOUT2 RIPPLE 50mV/DIV
50µs/DIV
IL2 0.5A/DIV
IL1 0.5A/DIV
FIGURE 22. LOAD TRANSIENT CHANNEL 1 (PFM)
500µs/DIV
FIGURE 23. LOAD TRANSIENT CHANNEL 2 (PFM)
500µs/DIV
EN2 2V/DIV
VOUT2 0.5V/DIV
EN1 2V/DIV
VOUT1 1V/DIV
IL2 0.5A/DIV
IL1 0.5A/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
FIGURE 24. SOFT-START WITH NO LOAD CHANNEL 1 (PWM)
9
FIGURE 25. SOFT-START WITH NO LOAD CHANNEL 2 (PWM)
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Typical Operating Performance Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 2.75V to 5.5V,
EN = VIN, L1 = L2 = 2.2µH, C1 = 10µF, C2 = C4 = 10µF, VOUT1 = 2.5V, VOUT2 = 1.8V, IOUT1 = IOUT2 = 0A to 800mA. (Continued)
500µs/DIV
EN1 2V/DIV
500µs/DIV
EN2 2V/DIV
VOUT2 0.5V/DIV
VOUT1 1V/DIV
IL2 0.5A/DIV
IL
IL0.5A/DIV
0.5A/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
FIGURE 26. SOFT-START AT NO LOAD CHANNEL 1 (PFM)
500µs/DIV
EN1 2V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
FIGURE 27. SOFT-START AT NO LOAD CHANNEL 2 (PFM)
500µs/DIV
EN2 2V/DIV
VOUT1 1V/DIV
VOUT2 0.5V/DIV
IL1 0.5A/DIV
IL2 0.5A/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
FIGURE 28. SOFT-START AT FULL LOAD CHANNEL 1
1ms/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
FIGURE 29. SOFT-START AT FULL LOAD CHANNEL 2
EN2 5V/DIV
1ms/DIV
EN1 5V/DIV
VOUT2 0.5V/DIV
VOUT1 1V/DIV
IL1 0.5A/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
FIGURE 30. SOFT-DISCHARGE SHUTDOWN CHANNEL 1
10
IL2 0.5A/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
FIGURE 31. SOFT-DISCHARGE SHUTDOWN CHANNEL 2
FN6858.2
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ISL8088
Typical Operating Performance Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 2.75V to 5.5V,
EN = VIN, L1 = L2 = 2.2µH, C1 = 10µF, C2 = C4 = 10µF, VOUT1 = 2.5V, VOUT2 = 1.8V, IOUT1 = IOUT2 = 0A to 800mA. (Continued)
200ns/DIV
200ns/DIV
LX1 2V/DIV
LX1 2V/DIV
SYNCH 2V/DIV
SYNCH 2V/DIV
IL1 0.5A/DIV
VOUT1 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
IL1 0.5A/DIV
FIGURE 32. CH1 STEADY STATE OPERATION AT NO LOAD (PFM)
WITH FREQUENCY = 4MHz
FIGURE 33. CH1 STEADY STATE OPERATION AT FULL LOAD (PFM)
WITH FREQUENCY = 4MHz
200ns/DIV
200ns/DIV
LX2 2V/DIV
LX2 2V/DIV
SYNCH 2V/DIV
SYNCH 2V/DIV
IL2 0.5A/DIV
VOUT2 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
VOUT2 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
IL2 0.5A/DIV
FIGURE 34. CH2 STEADY STATE OPERATION AT NO LOAD (PFM)
WITH FREQUENCY = 4MHz
100ns/DIV
VOUT1 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
LX1 5V/DIV
FIGURE 35. CH2 STEADY STATE OPERATION AT FULL LOAD (PFM)
WITH FREQUENCY = 4MHz
100ns/DIV
LX1 5V/DIV
LX2 5V/DIV
LX2 5V/DIV
SYNCH 5V/DIV
SYNCH 5V/DIV
VOUT1 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
VOUT2 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
FIGURE 36. CH1 AND CH2 STEADY STATE OPERATION AT NO LOAD
(PFM) WITH FREQUENCY = 4MHz
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VOUT1 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
VOUT2 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
FIGURE 37. CH1 AND CH2 STEADY STATE OPERATION AT FULL LOAD
(PFM) WITH FREQUENCY = 4MHz
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Typical Operating Performance Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 2.75V to 5.5V,
EN = VIN, L1 = L2 = 2.2µH, C1 = 10µF, C2 = C4 = 10µF, VOUT1 = 2.5V, VOUT2 = 1.8V, IOUT1 = IOUT2 = 0A to 800mA. (Continued)
PHASE1 5V/DIV
LX1 5V/DIV
IL1 0.5A/DIV
VOUT1 1V/DIV
VOUT1 1V/DIV
IL1 0.5A/DIV
500µs/DIV
10µs/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
FIGURE 38. OUTPUT SHORT CIRCUIT CHANNEL 1
10µs/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
FIGURE 39. OUTPUT SHORT CIRCUIT RECOVERY CHANNEL 1
500µs/DIV
PHASE2 5V/DIV
LX2 5V/DIV
VOUT2 0.5V/DIV
IL2 0.5A/DIV
IL2 0.5A/DIV
VOUT2 1V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
FIGURE 40. OUTPUT SHORT CIRCUIT CHANNEL 2
FIGURE 41. OUTPUT SHORT CIRCUIT RECOVERY CHANNEL 2
2.4
VIN 6V IOUT2 OC
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
VIN 6V IOUT1 OC
2.0
1.6
1.2
0.8
VIN 3.5V IOUT2 OC
VIN 3.5V IOUT1 OC
0.4
0
-50
-30
-10
10
20
50
70
90
110
TEMPERATURE (°C)
FIGURE 42. OUTPUT CURRENT LIMIT vs TEMPERATURE
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Block Diagram
SHUTDOWN
EN1
SOFTSTART
SHUTDOWN
27pF
VIN
200k
+
BANDGAP 0.6V +
EAMP
PWM/PFM
LOGIC
CONTROLLER
PROTECTION
DRIVER
+
COMP
-
3pF
SLOPE
COMP
0.3V
+
CSA1
-
VIN
0.552V
+
SCP
-
PG1
+
OSCILLATOR
+
OCP
-
0.59V
+
SKIP
-
0.09V
-
ZERO-CROSS
SENSING
1M
PG
PGND
+
FB1
1.6k
LX1
1ms
DELAY
SGND
SYNC
THERMAL
SHUTDOWN
SHUTDOWN
SHUTDOWN
27pF
SOFTSTART
SHUTDOWN
200k
VIN
+
BANDGAP
0.6V
+
EN2
+
COMP
-
EAMP
-
PWM/PFM
LOGIC
CONTROLLER
PROTECTION
DRIVER
3pF
PGND
SLOPE
COMP
FB2
0.3V
1.6k
LX2
+
SCP
+
+
CSA2
+
OCP
-
0.59V
+
SKIP
-
0.09V
+
0.552V
-
PG2
ZERO-CROSS
SENSING
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Theory of Operation
The ISL8088 is a dual 800mA step-down switching regulator
optimized for battery-powered or mobile applications. The
regulator operates at 2.25MHz fixed switching frequency under
heavy load conditions to allow small external inductor and
capacitors to be used for minimal printed-circuit board (PCB)
area. At light load, the regulator reduces the switching frequency,
unless forced to the fixed frequency, to minimize the switching
loss and to maximize the battery life. The two channels are inphase operation. The quiescent current when the outputs are not
loaded is typically only 30µA. The supply current is typically only
6.5µA when the regulator is shut down.
PWM Control Scheme
Pulling the SYNC pin LOW (<0.4V) forces the converter into PWM
mode in the next switching cycle regardless of output current. Each
of the channels of the ISL8088 employ the current-mode
pulse-width modulation (PWM) control scheme for fast transient
response and pulse-by-pulse current limiting shown in the “Block
Diagram” on page 13. The current loop consists of the oscillator,
the PWM comparator COMP, current sensing circuit, and the slope
compensation for the current loop stability. The current sensing
circuit consists of the resistance of the P-Channel MOSFET when it
is turned on and the current sense amplifier CSA1 (or CSA2 on
Channel 2). The gain for the current sensing circuit is typically
0.285V/A. The control reference for the current loops comes from
the error amplifier EAMP of the voltage loop.
The PWM operation is initialized by the clock from the oscillator.
The P-Channel MOSFET is turned on at the beginning of a PWM
cycle and the current in the MOSFET starts to ramp-up. When the
sum of the current amplifier CSA1 (or CSA2) and the
compensation slope (0.33V/µs) reaches the control reference of
the current loop, the PWM comparator COMP sends a signal to the
PWM logic to turn off the P-MOSFET and to turn on the N-Channel
MOSFET. The N-MOSFET stays on until the end of the PWM cycle.
Figure 43 shows the typical operating waveforms during the PWM
operation. The dotted lines illustrate the sum of the compensation
ramp and the current-sense amplifier CSA-output.
The output voltage is regulated by controlling the reference
voltage to the current loop. The bandgap circuit outputs a 0.6V
reference voltage to the voltage control loop. The feedback signal
comes from the VFB pin. The soft-start block only affects the
operation during the start-up and will be discussed separately
shortly. The error amplifier is a transconductance amplifier that
converts the voltage error signal to a current output. The voltage
loop is internally compensated with the 27pF and 200kΩ RC
network. The maximum EAMP voltage output is precisely
clamped to 0.8V.
VEAMP
VCSA
DUTY
CYCLE
IL
VOUT
FIGURE 43. PWM OPERATION WAVEFORMS
SKIP Mode
Pulling the SYNC pin HIGH (>2.0V) forces the converter into PFM
mode. The ISL8088 enters a pulse-skipping mode at light load to
minimize the switching loss by reducing the switching frequency.
Figure 44 illustrates the skip-mode operation. A zero-cross sensing
circuit shown in the “Block Diagram” on page 13 monitors the NMOSFET current for zero crossing. When 8 consecutive cycles of
the N-MOSFET crossing zero are detected, the regulator enters the
skip mode. During the 8 detecting cycles, the current in the
inductor is allowed to become negative. The counter is reset to
zero when the current in any cycle does not cross zero.
Once the skip mode is entered, the pulse modulation starts being
controlled by the SKIP comparator shown in the “Block Diagram”
on page 13. Each pulse cycle is still synchronized by the PWM
clock. The P-MOSFET is turned on at the clock and turned off
when its current reaches the threshold of 250mA. As the average
inductor current in each cycle is higher than the average current
of the load, the output voltage rises cycle over cycle. When the
output voltage reaches 1.5% above the nominal voltage, the
PWM
PFM
CLOCK
8 CYCLES
PFM CURRENT LIMIT
IL
LOAD CURRENT
0
NOMINAL +1.5%
VOUT
NOMINAL
FIGURE 44. SKIP MODE OPERATION WAVEFORMS
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P-MOSFET is turned off immediately. Then the inductor current is
fully discharged to zero and stays at zero. The output voltage
reduces gradually due to the load current discharging the output
capacitor. When the output voltage drops to the nominal voltage,
the P-MOSFET will be turned on again at the clock, repeating the
previous operations.
The regulator resumes normal PWM mode operation when the
output voltage drops 1.5% below the nominal voltage.
Synchronization Control
The frequency of operation can be synchronized up to 4MHz by
an external signal applied to the SYNC pin. The falling edge on
the SYNC triggered the rising edge of the PWM ON pulse.
Overcurrent Protection
CSA1 and CSA2 is used to monitor output 1 and output 2
channels respectively. The overcurrent protection is realized by
monitoring the CSA_ output with the OCP threshold logic, as
shown in “Block Diagram” on page 13. The current sensing
circuit has a gain of 0.285V/A, from the P-MOSFET current to the
CSA_output. When the CSA_ output reaches the threshold of
590mV, the OCP comparator is tripped to turn off the P-MOSFET
immediately. The overcurrent function protects the switching
converter from a shorted output by monitoring the current flowing
through the upper MOSFETs.
Upon detection of overcurrent condition, the upper MOSFET will
be immediately turned off and will not be turned on again until
the next switching cycle.
PG
The power-good signal, (PG) monitors both of the output
channels. When powering up, the open-collector power-on-reset
output holds low for about 1ms after VO1 and VO2 reaches the
preset voltages. The PG output also serves as a 1ms delayed
Power-Good signal. If one of the output is disabled, then PG only
monitors the active channels. There is an internal 1MΩ pull-up
resistor.
TABLE 1. PG
EN1
EN2
PG1
INTERNAL
PG2
INTERNAL
PG
0
0
X
X
0
0
1
X
1
1
1
0
1
X
1
1
1
1
1
1
UVLO
When the input voltage is below the undervoltage lock out (UVLO)
threshold, the regulator is disabled.
Soft-Start-Up
The soft-start-up eliminates the in-rush current during the
start-up. The soft-start block outputs a ramp reference to both
the voltage loop and the current loop. The two ramps limit the
inductor current rising speed as well as the output voltage speed
so that the output voltage rises in a controlled fashion. At the
very beginning of the start-up, the feedback voltage is less than
0.2V; hence the PWM operating frequency is 1/3 of the normal
frequency.
In force PWM mode, the IC will continue to start-up in PFM mode
to support pre-biased load applications.
Discharge Mode (Soft-Stop)
When a transition to shutdown mode occurs, or the output
undervoltage fault latch is set, the outputs discharge to GND
through an internal 100Ω switch.
Power MOSFETs
The power MOSFETs are optimize for best efficiency. The
ON-resistance for the P-MOSFET is typically 180mΩ and the
ON-resistance for the N-MOSFET is typical 180mΩ.
100% Duty Cycle
The ISL8088 features 100% duty cycle operation to maximize
the battery life. When the battery voltage drops to a level that the
ISL8088 can no longer maintain the regulation at the output, the
regulator completely turns on the P-MOSFET. The maximum
dropout voltage under the 100% duty-cycle operation is the
product of the load current and the ON-resistance of the
P-MOSFET.
Thermal Shut-Down
The ISL8088 has built-in thermal protection. When the internal
temperature reaches +150°C, the regulator is completely shut
down. As the temperature drops to +130°C, the ISL8088
resumes operation by stepping through a soft-start-up.
Applications Information
Output Inductor and Capacitor Selection
To consider steady state and transient operation, ISL8088
typically uses a 2.2µH output inductor. Higher or lower inductor
values can be used to optimize the total converter system
performance. For example, for higher output voltage 3.3V
applications, in order to decrease the inductor current ripple and
output voltage ripple, the output inductor value can be increased.
The inductor ripple current can be expressed as shown in
Equation 1:
Enable
VO ⎞
⎛
V O • ⎜ 1 – --------⎟
V
⎝
IN⎠
ΔI = -----------------------------------L • fS
The enable (EN1, EN2) input allows user to control the turning on
or off the regulator for purposes such as power-up sequencing.
The regulator is enabled, there is typically a 600µs delay for
waking up the bandgap reference, then the soft start-up begins.
The inductor’s saturation current rating needs be at least larger
than the peak current. The ISL8088 protects the typical peak
current 1.2A. The saturation current needs be over 1.8A for
maximum output current application.
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ISL8088 uses internal compensation network and the output
capacitor value is dependent on the output voltage. The ceramic
capacitor is recommended to be X5R or X7R. The recommended
minimum output capacitor values are shown in Table 2 for the
ISL8088.
TABLE 2. OUTPUT CAPACITOR VALUE vs VOUT ISL8088
Input Capacitor Selection
The main functions for the input capacitor is to provide
decoupling of the parasitic inductance and to provide filtering
function to prevent the switching current flowing back to the
battery rail. One 10µF X5R or X7R ceramic capacitor is a good
starting point for the input capacitor selection for both channels.
PCB Layout Recommendation
VOUT
(V)
COUT
(µF)
L
(µH)
0.8
10
1.0~2.2
1.2
10
1.0~2.2
1.6
10
1.0~2.2
1.8
10
1.5~3.3
2.5
10
1.5~3.3
3.3
6.8
1.5~4.7
3.6
8.6
1.5~4.7
In Table 2, the minimum output capacitor value is given for
different output voltage to make sure the whole converter
system is stable.
Output Voltage Selection
The PCB layout is a very important converter design step to make
sure the designed converter works well. For ISL8088, the power
loop is composed of the output inductor (L’s), the output
capacitor (COUT1 and COUT2), the LX’s pins, and the GND pin. It is
necessary to make the power loop as small as possible and the
connecting traces among them should be direct, short and wide.
The switching node of the converter, the LX_ pins, and the traces
connected to the node are very noisy, so keep the voltage
feedback trace away from these noisy traces. The input capacitor
should be placed as closely as possible to the VIN pin. The ground
of input and output capacitors should be connected as closely as
possible. The heat of the IC is mainly dissipated through the
thermal pad. Maximizing the copper area connected to the
thermal pad is preferable. In addition, a solid ground plane is
helpful for better EMI performance. It is recommended to add at
least 5 vias ground connection within the pad for the best
thermal relief.
The output voltage of the regulator can be programmed via an
external resistor divider that is used to scale the output voltage
relative to the internal reference voltage and feed it back to the
inverting input of the error amplifier. Refer to “Typical
Application” on page 2.
The output voltage programming resistor, R2 (or R5 in Channel
2), will depend on the desired output voltage of the regulator. The
value for the feedback resistor is typically between 0Ω and
750kΩ as shown in Equation 2.
Let R3 = 100kΩ, then R2 will be:
⎛ V OUT
⎞
R 2 = R 3 ⎜ ------------- – 1⎟
V
⎝ FB
⎠
(EQ. 2)
If the output voltage desired is 0.6V, then R3 is left unpopulated
and short R2. For faster response performance, add 47pF in
parallel to R2.
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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
5/6/11
FN6858.2
CHANGE
Converted to new template
Updated Intersil Trademark statement at bottom of page 1 per directive from Legal.
Removed ISL8088IRZ-T from Ordering Info table, and updated Tape & Reel note in Ordering Information from
"Please refer to TB347 for details on reel specifications." to new standard "Add “-T*” suffix for tape and reel.
Please refer to TB347 for details on reel specifications."
The "*" covers all possible tape and reel options.
Changed the time scale on Figs. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 from 50µs/DIV to 500µs/DIV
“Soft-Start-Up” on page 15 , last sentence, changed output voltage to feedback voltage
3/18/10
FN6858.1
Page 13: Added inverter symbol in Block Diagram to PG OR Gate.
Per new datasheet standard, moved:
Pin Configuration from pg1 and Pin Desc table from pg 2, both to pg 3.
Typ App diagram from pg 3 to pg 2
9/21/09
FN6858.0
Initial release
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Package Outline Drawing
L10.3x3C
10 LEAD DUAL FLAT PACKAGE (DFN)
Rev 2, 09/09
3.00
6
PIN #1 INDEX AREA
A
B
10
6
PIN 1
INDEX AREA
1
2.38
3.00
0.50
2
10 x 0.25
6
(4X)
0.10 C B
1.64
TOP VIEW
10x 0.40
BOTTOM VIEW
5
(4X)
PACKAGE
OUTLINE
0.10 M C B
SEE DETAIL "X"
(10 x 0.60)
(10x 0.25)
0.90
MAX
0.10 C
BASE PLANE
2.38
0.20
C
SEATING PLANE
0.08 C
SIDE VIEW
(8x 0.50)
1.64
TYPICAL RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
C
0.20 REF
5
0.05
DETAIL "X"
NOTES:
1.
Dimensions are in millimeters.
Dimensions in ( ) for Reference Only.
2.
Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to AMSE Y14.5m-1994.
3.
Unless otherwise specified, tolerance : Decimal ± 0.05
4.
Dimension b applies to the metallized terminal and is measured
between 0.18mm and 0.30mm from the terminal tip.
5.
Tiebar shown (if present) is a non-functional feature.
6.
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.
7. COMPLAINT TO JEDEC MO-229-WEED-3 except for E-PAD
dimensions.
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