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Compact Synchronous Buck Regulators
ISL8026, ISL8026A
Features
The ISL8026, ISL8026A are highly efficient, monolithic,
synchronous step-down DC/DC converters that can deliver 6A of
continuous output current from a 2.5V to 5.5V input supply. The
devices use current mode control architecture to deliver a very low
duty cycle operation at high frequency with fast transient
response and excellent loop stability.
• 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage range
• Very low ON-resistance FET’s - P-channel 36mΩ and
N-channel 13mΩ typical values
• High efficiency synchronous buck regulator with up to 95%
efficiency
• 1% reference accuracy over load/line/temperature (-40°C
to +85°C)
• Internal soft-start: 1ms or adjustable
• Soft-stop output discharge during disable
• Adjustable frequency from 500kHz to 4MHz - default at
1MHz (ISL8026) or 2MHz (ISL8026A)
• External synchronization up to 4MHz
• Over-temperature, overcurrent, overvoltage and negative
overcurrent protection
The ISL8026, ISL8026A integrate a very low ON-resistance
P-Channel (36mΩ) high-side FET and N-Channel (13mΩ)
low-side FET to maximize efficiency and minimize external
component count. The 100% duty-cycle operation allows less
than 180mV dropout voltage at 6A output current. The
operation frequency of the Pulse-width Modulator (PWM) is
adjustable from 500kHz to 4MHz. The default switching
frequency, which is set by connecting the FS pin high, is 1MHz
for the ISL8026 and 2MHz for the ISL8026A.
Applications
The ISL8026, ISL8026A can be configured for discontinuous or
forced continuous operation at light load. Forced continuous
operation reduces noise and RF interference, while
discontinuous mode provides higher efficiency by reducing
switching losses at light loads.
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Fault protection is provided by internal hiccup mode current
limiting during short-circuit and overcurrent conditions. Other
protection, such as overvoltage and over-temperature, are also
integrated into the device. A power-good output voltage
monitor indicates when the output is in regulation.
DC/DC POL modules
μC/µP, FPGA and DSP power
Video processor/SOC power
Li-ion battery powered devices
• Routers and switchers
• Portable instruments
• Test and measurement systems
• Industrial PCs
The ISL8026, ISL8026A offer a 1ms Power-good (PG) timer at
power-up. When in shutdown, the ISL8026, ISL8026A
discharge the output capacitor through an internal soft-stop
switch. Other features include internal fixed or adjustable
soft-start and internal/external compensation.
Related Literature
• UG033, “ISL8026xEVAL3Z Evaluation Board User Guide”
The ISL8026, ISL8026A are offered in a space saving 16 Ld
3x3 Pb-free TQFN package with an exposed pad for improved
thermal performance and 0.8mm maximum height. The
complete converter occupies less than 0.22 in2 area.
13
PHASE
PGND/
SGND
C3*
22pF
R3
100k :
FB
2
17
5
EN
R
*C3 IS OPTIONAL. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO PUT A
PLACEHOLDER FOR IT AND CHECK
LOOP ANALYSIS BEFORE USE.
V
O
= R  ------------ – 1
3  VFB

1
80
3.3VOUT PWM
70
60
50
40
(EQ. 1)
FIGURE 1. TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION
(INTERNAL COMPENSATION OPTION)
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3.3VOUT PFM
90
PAD
SYNC
R2
200k :
EFFICIENCY (%)
14
PHASE
15
PG
EN
4
PGND
COMP
3
PG
100
VOUT
GND
VIN
8
2
+1.8V/6A
PGND
ISL8026
SS
R1
100k:
VIN
7
1
C1
2 x 22μF
FS
GND
+2.5V …+5.5V
6
VIN
PHASE
VIN
16
L1
1.0μH
C2
2 x 22μF
0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 2. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD 1MHz 5VIN
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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ISL8026, ISL8026A
Table of Contents
Pin Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Pin Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Thermal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recommended Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Typical Operating Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Theory of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PWM Control Scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SKIP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frequency Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overcurrent Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Negative Current Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UVLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Soft Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discharge Mode (Soft-stop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power MOSFETs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100% Duty Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermal Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Derating Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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17
17
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
19
Application Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Inductor and Capacitor Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Voltage Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input Capacitor Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loop Compensation Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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19
19
19
19
PCB Layout Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Revision History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
About Intersil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Package Outline Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Pin Configuration
VIN
PHASE
PHASE
PHASE
ISL8026, ISL8026A
(16 LD TQFN)
TOP VIEW
16
15
14
13
12
PGND
11
PGND
PG 3
10
PGND/SGND
SYNC 4
9
FB
VIN 1
VIN 2
5
6
7
8
EN
FS
SS
COMP
EPAD
Pin Descriptions
PIN NUMBER
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
1, 2, 16
VIN
Input supply voltage. Place a minimum of two 22µF ceramic capacitors from VIN to PGND as close as
possible to the IC for decoupling.
3
PG
Power-good is an open-drain output. Use a 10kΩ to 100kΩ pull-up resistor connected between VIN and
PG. At power-up or EN HI, PG rising edge is delayed by 1ms once the output voltage reaches
regulation.
4
SYNC
Mode Selection pin. Connect to logic high or input voltage VIN for PWM mode. Connect to logic low or
ground for PFM mode. Connect to an external function generator for synchronization with the positive
edge trigger. There is an internal 1MΩ pull-down resistor to prevent an undefined logic state in case
the SYNC pin is floating.
5
EN
Regulator enable pin. Enable the output when driven high. Shut down the chip and discharge output
capacitor when driven low.
6
FS
This pin sets the oscillator switching frequency using a resistor, RFS, from the FS pin to GND. The
frequency of operation may be programmed between 500kHz to 4MHz. The default frequency is 1MHz
(ISL8026), 2MHz (ISL8026A) if FS is connected to VIN.
7
SS
SS is used to adjust the soft-start time. Connect to SGND for internal 1ms rise time. Connect a capacitor
from SS to SGND to adjust the soft-start time. Do not use more than 33nF per IC.
8, 9
COMP, FB
The feedback network of the regulator, FB, is the negative input to the transconductance error
amplifier. The output voltage is set by an external resistor divider connected to FB. 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.
COMP is the output of the amplifier if COMP is not tied to VIN. Otherwise, COMP is disconnected thru
a MOSFET for internal compensation. Must connect COMP to VIN in internal compensation mode to
meet a typical application. Additional external networks across COMP and SGND might be required to
improve the loop compensation of the amplifier operation.
In addition, the regulator power-good and undervoltage protection circuitry use FB to monitor the
regulator output voltage.
10
PGND/SGND
11, 12
PGND
Power ground
13, 14, 15
PHASE
Switching node connections. Connect to one terminal of the inductor. This pin is discharged by a 100Ω
resistor when the device is disabled. See “FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM” on page 5 for more detail.
Exposed Pad
-
The exposed pad must be connected to the SGND pin for proper electrical performance. Place as
many vias as possible under the pad connecting to the SGND plane for optimal thermal performance.
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Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
(Notes 1, 2, 3)
PART
MARKING
OPERATION FREQUENCY
(MHz)
TEMP. RANGE
(°C)
PACKAGE
(RoHS Compliant)
PKG.
DWG. #
ISL8026IRTAJZ-T
026A
1
-40 to +85
16 Ld 3x3 TQFN
L16.3x3D
ISL8026AIRTAJZ-T
26AA
2
-40 to +85
16 Ld 3x3 TQFN
L16.3x3D
ISL8026EVAL3Z
Evaluation board for ISL8026
ISL8026AEVAL3Z
Evaluation board for ISL8026A
NOTES:
1. 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 ISL8026, ISL8026A. For more information on MSL please see techbrief
TB363.
TABLE 1. SUMMARY OF KEY DIFFERENCES
IOUT
(MAX)
(A)
PART
NUMBER
ISL8026
6
ISL8026A
VIN
RANGE
(V)
VOUT
RANGE
(V)
PART SIZE
(mm)
2.5 to 5.5
0.6 to 5.5
3x3
fSW RANGE
(MHz)
Programmable
0.5MHz to 4MHz
Programmable 1MHz to 4MHz
NOTES:
4. The evaluation board default configuration is VOUT = 1.8V, fSW = 1MHz.
5. VREF is 0.6V.
TABLE 2. ISL8026 COMPONENT SELECTION
VOUT
0.8V
1.2V
1.5V
1.8V
2.5V
3.3V
3.6V
C1
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
C2
4 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
C3
22pF
22pF
22pF
22pF
22pF
22pF
22pF
L1
0.47~1µH
0.47~1µH
0.47~1µH
0.68~1.5µH
0.68~1.5µH
1~2.2µH
1~2.2µH
R2
33kΩ
100kΩ
150kΩ
200kΩ
316kΩ
450kΩ
500kΩ
R3
100kΩ
100kΩ
100kΩ
100kΩ
100kΩ
100kΩ
100kΩ
TABLE 3. ISL8026A COMPONENT SELECTION
VOUT
0.8V
1.2V
1.5V
1.8V
2.5V
3.3V
3.6V
C1
22µF
22µF
22µF
22µF
22µF
22µF
22µF
C2
3 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
2 x 22µF
C3
22pF
22pF
22pF
22pF
22pF
22pF
22pF
L1
0.22~0.47µH
0.22~0.47µH
0.22~0.47µH
0.33~0.68µH
0.33~0.68µH
0.47~1µH
0.47~1µH
R2
33kΩ
100kΩ
150kΩ
200kΩ
316kΩ
450kΩ
500kΩ
R3
100kΩ
100kΩ
100kΩ
100kΩ
100kΩ
100kΩ
100kΩ
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Block Diagram
COMP
SS
SHUTDOWN
FS
SYNC
55pF
Soft
SOFTSTART
SHUTDOWN
100kΩ
+
BANDGAP VREF
+
EN
+
COMP
-
EAMP
-
VIN
OSCILLATOR
PWM/PFM
LOGIC
CONTROLLER
PROTECTION
HS DRIVER
3pF
+
P
PHASE
LS
DRIVER
N
PGND
FB
6kΩ
SLOPE
Slope
COMP
0.8V
+
CSA
-
+
OV
0.85*VREF
PG
+
UV
+
OCP
-
+
SKIP
-
ISET
THRESHOLD
1ms
DELAY
NEG CURRENT
SENSING
SGND
ZERO-CROSS
SENSING
0.5V
SCP
+
100Ω
SHUTDOWN
FIGURE 3. FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Reference to GND)
VIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to 5.8V (DC) or 7V (20ms)
EN, FS, PG, SYNC, VFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to VIN + 0.3V
PHASE . . . . . . . . . . . . -1.5V (100ns)/-0.3V (DC) to 6.5V (DC) or 7V (20ms)
COMP, SS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to 2.7V
ESD Ratings
Human Body Model (Tested per JESD22-A114) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3kV
Charged Device Model (Tested per JESD22-C101E). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2kV
Machine Model (Tested per JESD22-A115). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300V
Latch-up (Tested per JESD-78A; Class 2, Level A) . . . . . 100mA at +85°C
Thermal Information
Thermal Resistance
JA (°C/W) JC (°C/W)
16 LD TQFN Package (Notes 6, 7) . . . . . . .
47
6.5
Junction Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-55°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-65°C to +150°C
Pb-free Reflow Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see TB493
Recommended Operating Conditions
VIN Supply Voltage Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5V to 5.5V
Load Current Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0A to 6A
Ambient Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -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:
6. JA 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.
7. JC, “case temperature” location is at the center of the exposed metal pad on the package underside.
Electrical Specifications Unless otherwise noted, all parameter limits are established across the recommended operating conditions
and are measured at the following conditions: TA = -40°C to +85°C, VIN = 3.6V, EN = VIN, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.
Boldface limits apply across the operating temperature range, -40°C to +85°C.
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
(Note 8)
TYP
MAX
(Note 8)
UNIT
2.3
2.5
V
INPUT SUPPLY
VIN Undervoltage Lockout Threshold
VUVLO
Rising, no load
Falling, no load
Quiescent Supply Current
IVIN
Shutdown Supply Current
ISD
2.1
2.25
V
SYNC = GND, no load at the output
50
µA
SYNC = GND, no load at the output and no switching
50
62
µA
SYNC = VIN, fSW = 1MHz, no load at the output
(ISL8026)
9
16
mA
SYNC = VIN, fSW = 2MHz, no load at the output
(ISL8026A)
16
23
mA
SYNC = GND, VIN = 5.5V, EN = low
5
8
µA
0.600
0.606
V
OUTPUT REGULATION
Reference Voltage
VREF
VFB Bias Current
IVFB
0.594
VFB = 0.75V
0.1
µA
Line Regulation
VIN = VO + 0.5V to 5.5V (minimal 2.5V)
0.2
%/V
Soft-start Ramp Time Cycle
SS = SGND
1
ms
Soft-start Charging Current
ISS
VSS = 0.1V
1.45
1.85
2.25
µA
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
Current Limit Blanking Time
tOCON
17
Clock
pulses
Overcurrent and Auto Restart Period
tOCOFF
8
SS cycle
Positive Peak Current Limit
IPLIMIT
Peak Skip Limit
ISKIP
Zero Cross Threshold
6A application (See “Application Information” on
page 19 for more detail)
7.5
9
11
A
1
1.3
1.8
A
300
mA
-1.5
A
-300
Negative Current Limit
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Electrical Specifications Unless otherwise noted, all parameter limits are established across the recommended operating conditions
and are measured at the following conditions: TA = -40°C to +85°C, VIN = 3.6V, EN = VIN, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.
Boldface limits apply across the operating temperature range, -40°C to +85°C. (Continued)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
(Note 8)
TYP
MAX
(Note 8)
UNIT
COMPENSATION
Error Amplifier Transconductance
Transresistance
Rt
Internal compensation
60
µA/V
External compensation
120
µA/V
6A application (test at 3.6V)
0.119
0.14
0.166
Ω
VIN = 5V, IO = 200mA
36
63
mΩ
VIN = 2.7V, IO = 200mA
52
89
mΩ
VIN = 5V, IO = 200mA
13
30
mΩ
VIN = 2.7V, IO = 200mA
17
36
mΩ
PHASE
P-Channel MOSFET ON-resistance
N-Channel MOSFET ON-resistance
PHASE Maximum Duty Cycle

100
PHASE Minimum On-time
SYNC = High
140
ns
OSCILLATOR
Nominal Switching Frequency
fSW
fSW = VIN, ISL8026A
1600
2000
2400
kHz
fSW = VIN, ISL8026
780
1000
1200
kHz
fSW with RS = 402kΩ
490
kHz
fSW with RS = 42.2kΩ
4200
kHz
SYNC Logic Low-to-high Transition Range
0.70
SYNC Hysteresis
0.75
0.80
0.15
SYNC Logic Input Leakage Current
VIN = 3.6V
3.6
V
V
5
µA
0.3
V
1
2
ms
0.01
0.1
µA
PG
Output Low Voltage
Delay Time (Rising Edge)
Time from VOUT reached regulation
PG Pin Leakage Current
PG = VIN
0.5
OVP PG Rising Threshold
0.80
UVP PG Rising Threshold
80
85
V
90
%
UVP PG Hysteresis
30
mV
PGOOD Delay Time (Falling Edge)
7.5
µs
EN
Logic Input Low
0.4
Logic Input High
0.9
V
V
EN Logic Input Leakage Current
Pulled up to 3.6V
0.1
1
µA
Thermal Shutdown
Temperature Rising
150
°C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
Temperature Falling
25
°C
NOTE:
8. Compliance to datasheet limits is assured by one or more methods: production test, characterization and/or design.
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Typical Operating Performance
100
100
90
90
0.8VOUT
0.9VOUT
80
1.2VOUT
70
1.5VOUT
60
1.8VOUT
2.5VOUT
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 5V, EN = VIN,
SYNC = VIN, L = 1.0µH, C1 = 22µF, C2 = 2 x 22µF, IOUT = 0A to 6A. Resistor load is used in the test.
0.8VOUT
1.2VOUT
70
1.5VOUT
60
0
40
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
0
FIGURE 4. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD (1MHz 3.3 VIN PWM)
100
90
90
3.3VOUT
80
2.5VOUT 1.8VOUT
70
1.2VOUT
1.5VOUT
60
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 5. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD (1MHz 3.3 VIN PFM)
100
3.3VOUT
80
2.5VOUT 1.8VOUT
70
1.5VOUT
40
0
60
40
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 6. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD (1MHz 5VIN PWM)
FIGURE 7. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD (1MHz 5VIN PFM)
100
100
90
90
0.8VOUT
80
0.9VOUT
1.2VOUT
70
1.5VOUT
60
1.8VOUT
2.5VOUT
50
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
1.2VOUT
50
50
40
1.8VOUT 2.5V
OUT
50
50
40
0.9VOUT
80
80 0.8VOUT
0.9VOUT
1.2VOUT
70
1.5VOUT
60
1.8VOUT
2.5VOUT
50
0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 8. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD (2MHz 3.3VIN PWM)
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0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 9. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD (2MHz 3.3VIN PFM)
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Typical Operating Performance
100
100
90
90
80
3.3VOUT
70
2.5VOUT
1.8VOUT
60
1.2VOUT
0.9VOUT
1.5VOUT
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 5V, EN = VIN,
SYNC = VIN, L = 1.0µH, C1 = 22µF, C2 = 2 x 22µF, IOUT = 0A to 6A. Resistor load is used in the test. (Continued)
3.3VOUT
70
0
40
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
1.2VOUT
0.9VOUT
1.5VOUT
0.912
5VIN PFM
0.807
3.3VIN PFM
0.804
5VIN PWM
0.801
0.798
0.795
0.789
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0.915
0.813
0.810
3.3VIN PWM
0
0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 11. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD (2MHz 5VIN PFM)
0.816
0.792
5VIN PFM
0.909
0.906
3.3VIN PFM
0.903
5VIN PWM
0.900
0.897
0.894 3.3VIN PWM
0.891
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 12. VOUT REGULATION vs LOAD (1MHz, VOUT = 0.8V)
FIGURE 13. VOUT REGULATION vs LOAD (1MHz, VOUT = 0.9V)
1.219
1.525
1.214
1.209
5VIN PFM
1.204
1.199
1.194
1.189
3.3VIN PWM
5VIN PWM
3.3VIN PFM
1.515
5VIN PFM
1.510
5VIN PWM
1.505
1.500
1.495 3.3V PWM
IN
1.490
1.184
1.179
1.520
3.3VIN PFM
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.8VOUT
60
FIGURE 10. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD (2MHz 5VIN PWM)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2.5VOUT
50
50
40
80
0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 14. VOUT REGULATION vs LOAD (1MHz, VOUT = 1.2V)
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0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 15. VOUT REGULATION vs LOAD (1MHz, VOUT = 1.5V)
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Typical Operating Performance
Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 5V, EN = VIN,
SYNC = VIN, L = 1.0µH, C1 = 22µF, C2 = 2 x 22µF, IOUT = 0A to 6A. Resistor load is used in the test. (Continued)
1.825
2.510
2.505
3.3VIN PFM
1.815
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.820
5VIN PFM
1.810
5VIN PWM
1.805
1.800
1.795
1.790
1.785
3.3VIN PWM
0
3.3VIN PFM
2.500
5VIN PFM
2.495
5VIN PWM
2.490
2.485
2.480
2.475 3.3V PWM
IN
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
2.470
0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 16. VOUT REGULATION vs LOAD (1MHz, VOUT = 1.8V)
FIGURE 17. VOUT REGULATION vs LOAD (1MHz, VOUT = 2.5V)
3.341
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
3.333
3.325
5VIN PFM
3.317
3.309
3.301
5VIN PWM
3.293
3.285
0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
OUTPUT LOAD (A)
FIGURE 18. VOUT REGULATION vs LOAD (1MHz, VOUT = 3.3V)
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Typical Operating Performance
Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 5V, EN = VIN,
SYNC = VIN, L = 1.0µH, C1 = 22µF, C2 = 2 x 22µF, IOUT = 0A to 6A. Resistor load is used in the test. (Continued)
PHASE 5V/DIV
PHASE 5V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VEN 5V/DIV
VEN 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
1ms/DIV
1ms/DIV
FIGURE 19. START-UP AT NO LOAD (PFM)
FIGURE 20. START-UP AT NO LOAD (PWM)
PHASE 5V/DIV
PHASE 5V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VEN 5V/DIV
VEN 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
500µs/DIV
FIGURE 21. SHUTDOWN AT NO LOAD (PFM)
500µs/DIV
FIGURE 22. SHUTDOWN AT NO LOAD (PWM)
PHASE 5V/DIV
PHASE 5V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VEN 5V/DIV
VEN 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
500µs/DIV
500µs/DIV
FIGURE 23. START-UP AT 6A LOAD (PWM)
FIGURE 24. SHUTDOWN AT 6A LOAD (PWM)
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Typical Operating Performance
Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 5V, EN = VIN,
SYNC = VIN, L = 1.0µH, C1 = 22µF, C2 = 2 x 22µF, IOUT = 0A to 6A. Resistor load is used in the test. (Continued)
IOUT 2A/DIV
IOUT 2A/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VEN 5V/DIV
VEN 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
1ms/DIV
200µs/DIV
FIGURE 25. START-UP AT 6A LOAD (PFM)
FIGURE 26. SHUTDOWN AT 6A LOAD (PFM)
VEN 5V/DIV
VEN 5V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
IL 2A/DIV
IL 2A/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
1ms/DIV
50µs/DIV
FIGURE 28. SHUTDOWN AT 3A LOAD (PWM)
FIGURE 27. START-UP AT 3A LOAD (PWM)
VEN 5V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
IL 2A/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
VEN 5V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
IL 2A/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
1ms/DIV
50µs/DIV
FIGURE 29. START-UP AT 3A LOAD (PFM)
FIGURE 30. SHUTDOWN AT 3A LOAD (PFM)
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Typical Operating Performance
Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 5V, EN = VIN,
SYNC = VIN, L = 1.0µH, C1 = 22µF, C2 = 2 x 22µF, IOUT = 0A to 6A. Resistor load is used in the test. (Continued)
IOUT 2A/DIV
IOUT 2A/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VIN 5V/DIV
VIN 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
1ms/DIV
1ms/DIV
FIGURE 31. START-UP VIN AT 6A LOAD (PFM)
FIGURE 32. START-UP VIN AT 6A LOAD (PWM)
IOUT 2A/DIV
IOUT 2A/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VIN 5V/DIV
VIN 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
1ms/DIV
1ms/DIV
FIGURE 33. SHUTDOWN VIN AT 6A LOAD (PFM)
FIGURE 34. SHUTDOWN VIN AT 6A LOAD (PWM)
PHASE 5V/DIV
PHASE 5V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VIN 5V/DIV
VIN 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
1ms/DIV
FIGURE 35. START-UP VIN AT NO LOAD (PFM)
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FIGURE 36. START-UP VIN AT NO LOAD (PWM)
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Typical Operating Performance
Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 5V, EN = VIN,
SYNC = VIN, L = 1.0µH, C1 = 22µF, C2 = 2 x 22µF, IOUT = 0A to 6A. Resistor load is used in the test. (Continued)
PHASE 5V/DIV
PHASE 5V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VIN 5V/DIV
VIN 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
2ms/DIV
2ms/DIV
FIGURE 37. SHUTDOWN VIN AT NO LOAD (PFM)
FIGURE 38. SHUTDOWN VIN AT NO LOAD (PWM)
PHASE 1V/DIV
PHASE 1V/DIV
10ns/DIV
10ns/DIV
FIGURE 39. JITTER AT NO LOAD PWM
FIGURE 40. JITTER AT FULL LOAD PWM
PHASE 5V/DIV
PHASE 5V/DIV
VOUT RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
VOUT RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
IL 1A/DIV
IL 1A/DIV
500ns/DIV
20ms/DIV
FIGURE 41. STEADY STATE AT NO LOAD PWM
FIGURE 42. STEADY STATE AT NO LOAD PFM
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Typical Operating Performance
Unless otherwise noted, operating conditions are: TA = +25°C, VIN = 5V, EN = VIN,
SYNC = VIN, L = 1.0µH, C1 = 22µF, C2 = 2 x 22µF, IOUT = 0A to 6A. Resistor load is used in the test. (Continued)
PHASE 5V/DIV
PHASE 5V/DIV
IL 2A/DIV
IL 1A/DIV
VOUT RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
VOUT RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
500ns/DIV
500ns/DIV
FIGURE 44. STEADY STATE AT 3A PFM
FIGURE 43. STEADY STATE AT 6A PWM
VOUT RIPPLE 100mV/DIV
VOUT RIPPLE 50mV/DIV
IL 2A/DIV
IL 2A/DIV
200µs/DIV
200µs/DIV
FIGURE 45. LOAD TRANSIENT (PWM)
FIGURE 46. LOAD TRANSIENT (PFM)
PHASE 5V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
IL 5A/DIV
IL 5A/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
5µs/DIV
FIGURE 47. OUTPUT SHORT-CIRCUIT
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FIGURE 48. OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
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SYNC = VIN, L = 1.0µH, C1 = 22µF, C2 = 2 x 22µF, IOUT = 0A to 6A. Resistor load is used in the test. (Continued)
PHASE 5V/DIV
PHASE1 5V/DIV
BACK TO PFM AT 360mA
600mA MODE TRANSITION,
COMPLETELY ENTER TO PWM AT 640mA
VOUT1 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
VOUT1 RIPPLE 20mV/DIV
IL 500mA/DIV
IL 500mA/DIV
1µs/DIV
1µs/DIV
FIGURE 49. PFM TO PWM TRANSITION
FIGURE 50. PWM TO PFM TRANSITION
PHASE 5V/DIV
VOUT 2V/DIV
IL 2A/DIV
VOUT 1V/DIV
PG 2V/DIV
PG 5V/DIV
20µs/DIV
2ms/DIV
FIGURE 51. OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
FIGURE 52. OVER-TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
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Theory of Operation
with the 55pF and 100kΩ RC network. The maximum EAMP
voltage output is precisely clamped to 1.6V.
The ISL8026, ISL8026A are step-down switching regulators
optimized for battery-powered applications. The regulators
operate at 1MHz or 2MHz fixed default switching frequency for
high efficiency and allow smaller form factor when FS is
connected to VIN. By connecting a resistor from FS to SGND, the
operational frequency adjustable range is 500kHz to 4MHz. 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 quiescent current when the
output is not loaded is typically only 50µA. The supply current is
typically only 5µA when the regulator is shut down.
VEAMP
VCSA
DUTY
CYCLE
IL
VOUT
PWM Control Scheme
Pulling the SYNC pin HI (>0.8V) forces the converter into PWM
mode, regardless of output current. The ISL8026, ISL8026A
employs the current-mode Pulse-width Modulation (PWM) control
scheme for fast transient response and pulse-by-pulse current
limiting. Figure 3 on page 5 shows the functional block diagram.
The current loop consists of the oscillator, the PWM comparator,
current sensing circuit and the slope compensation for the
current loop stability. The slope compensation is 440mV/Ts,
which changes with frequency. The gain for the current sensing
circuit is typically 140mV/A. The control reference for the current
loops comes from the error amplifier's (EAMP) output.
FIGURE 53. PWM OPERATION WAVEFORMS
SKIP Mode
Pulling the SYNC pin LOW (<0.4V) forces the converter into PFM
mode. The ISL8026, ISL8026A enters a pulse-skipping mode at
light load to minimize the switching loss by reducing the
switching frequency. Figure 54 illustrates the skip-mode
operation. A zero-cross sensing circuit shown in Figure 3 on
page 5 monitors the N-FET current for zero crossing. When 16
consecutive cycles are detected, the regulator enters the skip
mode. During the sixteen 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.
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, CSA, and the slope compensation
reaches the control reference of the current loop, the PWM
comparator COMP sends a signal to the PWM logic to turn off the
P-FET and turn on the N-Channel MOSFET. The N-FET stays on
until the end of the PWM cycle. Figure 53 shows the typical
operating waveforms during the PWM operation. The dotted lines
illustrate the sum of the slope compensation ramp and the
current-sense amplifier’s (CSA) output.
Once the skip mode is entered, the pulse modulation starts being
controlled by the SKIP comparator shown in Figure 3 on page 5.
Each pulse cycle is still synchronized by the PWM clock. The
P-FET is turned on at the clock's rising edge and turned off when
the output is higher than 1.2% of the nominal regulation or when
its current reaches the peak skip current limit value. Then, the
inductor current is discharged to 0A and stays at zero (the
internal clock is disabled) and 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-FET will be turned on again at the rising edge of the internal
clock as it repeats the previous operations.
The output voltage is regulated by controlling the VEAMP voltage
to the current loop. The bandgap circuit outputs a 0.6V reference
voltage to the voltage 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. The error amplifier is a
transconductance amplifier that converts the voltage error signal
to a current output. The voltage loop is internally compensated
PWM
The regulator resumes normal PWM mode operation when the
output voltage drops 2.5% below the nominal voltage.
PFM
PWM
CLOCK
16 CYCLES
IL
PFM CURRENT LIMIT
LOAD CURRENT
0
NOMINAL +1.2%
VOUT
NOMINAL
NOMINAL -2.5%
FIGURE 54. SKIP MODE OPERATION WAVEFORMS
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Frequency Adjust
Soft Start-up
The frequency of operation is fixed at 1MHz for ISL8026, 2MHz for
ISL8026A when FS is tied to VIN. Adjustable frequency ranges from
500kHz to 4MHz via a simple resistor connecting FS to SGND,
according to Equation 2:
The soft start-up reduces the inrush current during the start-up.
The soft-start block outputs a ramp reference to the input of the
error amplifier. This voltage ramp limits the inductor current as
well as the output voltage speed, so that the output voltage rises
in a controlled fashion. When VFB is less than 0.1V at the
beginning of the soft-start, the switching frequency is reduced to
200kHz, so that the output can start-up smoothly at light load
condition. During soft-start, the IC operates in the SKIP mode to
support prebiased output condition.
220  10 3
R FS  k  = ------------------------------ – 14
f OSC  kHz 
(EQ. 2)
Overcurrent Protection
The overcurrent protection is realized by monitoring the CSA
output with the OCP comparator, as shown in Figure 3 on page 5.
The current sensing circuit has a gain of 140mV/A, from the P-FET
current to the CSA output. When the CSA output reaches the
threshold, the OCP comparator is tripled to turn off the P-FET
immediately. The overcurrent function protects the switching
converter from a shorted output by monitoring the current flowing
through the upper MOSFET.
Upon detection of an overcurrent condition, the upper MOSFET
will be immediately turned off and will not be turned on again
until the next switching cycle. Upon detection of the initial
overcurrent condition, the overcurrent fault counter is set to 1. If,
on the subsequent cycle, another overcurrent condition is
detected, the OC fault counter will be incremented. If there are
17 sequential OC fault detections, the regulator will be shut down
under an overcurrent fault condition. An overcurrent fault
condition will result in the regulator attempting to restart in a
hiccup mode within the delay of eight soft-start periods. At the
end of the 8th soft-start wait period, the fault counters are reset
and soft-start is attempted again. If the overcurrent condition
goes away during the delay of 8 soft-start periods, the output will
resume back into regulation after hiccup mode expires.
Negative Current Protection
Similar to overcurrent, the negative current protection is realized
by monitoring the current across the low-side N-FET, as shown in
Figure 3 on page 5. When the valley point of the inductor current
reaches -3A for 4 consecutive cycles, both P-FET and N-FET are
turned off. The 100Ω in parallel to the N-FET will activate
discharging the output into regulation. The control will begin to
switch when output is within regulation. The regulator will be in
PFM for 20µs before switching to PWM, if necessary.
PG
PG is an open-drain output of a window comparator that
continuously monitors the buck regulator output voltage. PG is
actively held low when EN is low and during the buck regulator
soft-start period. After 1ms delay of the soft-start period, PG
becomes high impedance as long as the output voltage is within the
nominal regulation voltage set by VFB. When VFB drops 15% below
or raises 0.8V above the nominal regulation voltage, the ISL8026,
ISL8026A pulls PG low. Any fault condition forces PG low until the
fault condition is cleared by attempts to soft-start. For logic level
output voltages, connect an external pull-up resistor, R1, between
PG and VIN. A 100kΩ resistor works well in most applications.
Tie SS to SGND for internal soft-start, which is approximately
1ms. Connect a capacitor from SS to SGND to adjust the
soft-start time. This capacitor, along with an internal 1.85µA
current source sets the soft-start interval of the converter, tSS, as
shown by Equation 3.
C SS  F  = 3.1  t SS  s 
(EQ. 3)
CSS must be less than 33nF to insure proper soft-start reset after
fault condition.
Enable
The enable (EN) input allows the user to control the turning on or off
of the regulator for purposes such as power-up sequencing. When
the regulator is enabled, there is typically a 600µs delay for waking
up the bandgap reference and then the soft start-up begins.
Discharge Mode (Soft-stop)
When a transition to shutdown mode occurs or the VIN UVLO is
set, the outputs discharge to GND through an internal 100Ω
switch.
Power MOSFETs
The power MOSFETs are optimized for best efficiency. The
ON-resistance for the P-FET is typically 36mΩ and the
ON-resistance for the N-FET is typically 13mΩ.
100% Duty Cycle
The ISL8026, ISL8026A features a 100% duty cycle operation to
maximize the battery life. When the battery voltage drops to a
level that the ISL8026, ISL8026A can no longer maintain the
regulation at the output, the regulator completely turns on the
P-FET. The maximum dropout voltage under the 100% duty cycle
operation is the product of the load current and the
ON-resistance of the P-FET.
Thermal Shutdown
The ISL8026, ISL8026A has built-in thermal protection. When the
internal temperature reaches +150°C, the regulator is completely
shut down. As the temperature drops to +125°C, the ISL8026,
ISL8026A resumes operation by stepping through the soft-start.
UVLO
When the input voltage is below the Undervoltage Lockout
(UVLO) threshold, the regulator is disabled.
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Power Derating Characteristics
To prevent the regulator from exceeding the maximum junction
temperature, some thermal analysis is required. The
temperature rise is given by Equation 4:
(EQ. 4)
T RISE =  PD    JA 
Where PD is the power dissipated by the regulator and θJA is the
thermal resistance from the junction of the die to the ambient
temperature. The junction temperature, TJ, is given by
Equation 5:
(EQ. 5)
T J =  T A + T RISE 
Where TA is the ambient temperature. For the TQFN package, the
θJA is 47 (°C/W).
The actual junction temperature should not exceed the absolute
maximum junction temperature of +125°C when considering
the thermal design.
6
OUTPUT CURRENT (V)
In Table 3, the minimum output capacitor value is given for the
different output voltages to ensure that the whole converter
system is stable. Additional output capacitance should be added
for better performance in applications where high load transient
or low output ripple is required. It is recommended to check the
system level performance along with the simulation model.
Output Voltage Selection
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 Figure 1 on page 1).
The output voltage programming resistor, R2, will depend on the
value chosen for the feedback resistor and the desired output
voltage of the regulator. The value for the feedback resistor, R3,
is typically between 10kΩ and 100kΩas shown in Equation 7.
VO
R 2 = R 3  ------------ – 1
 VFB

5
(EQ. 7)
3.3V
If the output voltage desired is 0.6V, then R3 is left unpopulated
and R2 is shorted. There is a leakage current from VIN to PHASE.
It is recommended to preload the output with 10µA minimum.
For better performance, add 22pF in parallel with R2 (200kΩ
Check loop analysis before use in application.
1.8V
4
0.8V
3
2
Input Capacitor Selection
1
0
50
voltage. The ceramic capacitor is recommended to be X5R or
X7R. The recommended X5R or X7R minimum output capacitor
values are shown in Table 3 on page 4.
VIN = 5V, ZERO LFM
60
70
80
90
100
TEMPERATURE (°C)
110
120
130
FIGURE 55. DERATING CURVE vs TEMPERATURE
The main functions for the input capacitor are to provide
decoupling of the parasitic inductance and provide a filtering
function to prevent the switching current flowing back to the
battery rail. At least two 22µF X5R or X7R ceramic capacitors are
a good starting point for the input capacitor selection.
Application Information
Loop Compensation Design
Output Inductor and Capacitor Selection
When COMP is not connected to VIN, the COMP pin is active for
external loop compensation. The ISL8026, ISL8026A uses
constant frequency peak current mode control architecture to
achieve a fast loop transient response. An accurate current
sensing pilot device in parallel with the upper MOSFET is used for
peak current control signal and overcurrent protection. The
inductor is not considered as a state variable since its peak
current is constant and the system becomes a single order
system. It is much easier to design a type II compensator to
stabilize the loop than to implement voltage mode control. Peak
current mode control has an inherent input voltage feed-forward
function to achieve good line regulation. Figure 56 on page 20
shows the small signal model of the synchronous buck regulator.
To consider steady state and transient operations, the ISL8026
typically uses a 1.0µH output inductor and the ISL8026A uses a
0.68µH output inductor. The higher or lower inductor value can
be used to optimize the total converter system performance. For
example, for a higher output voltage 3.3V application, in order to
decrease the inductor current ripple and output voltage ripple,
the output inductor value can be increased. It is recommended to
set the ripple inductor current approximately 30% of the
maximum output current for optimized performance. The
inductor ripple current can be expressed, as shown in Equation 6:
VO 

V O   1 – ---------
V

IN
I = --------------------------------------L  fS
(EQ. 6)
The inductor’s saturation current rating needs to be at least
larger than the peak current. The ISL8026, ISL8026A protects
the typical peak current 9A. The saturation current needs to be
over 10A for maximum output current application.
The ISL8026, ISL8026A uses an internal compensation network
and the output capacitor value is dependent on the output
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The compensator design procedure is as follows:
^
iL
+
^
iin
^
Vin
ILd^ 1:D
LP
vo^
RLP
Vind^
+
Rc
RT
GAIN (VLOOP (S(fi))
The loop gain at crossover frequency of fc has a unity gain.
Therefore, the compensator resistance R6 is determined by
Equation 9.
Co
2f c V o C o R t
3
R 6 = ---------------------------------- = 12.2 10  f c V o C o
GM  V FB
Ro
Where GM is the sum of the transconductance, gm, of the voltage
error amplifier in each phase. Compensator capacitor C6 is then
given by Equation 10.
Ti(S)
d^
K
Fm
+
Ro Co Vo Co
Rc Co 1
C 6 = --------------- = --------------- ,C 7 = max (--------------,----------------)
R6
Io R6
R 6 f s R 6
Tv(S)
He(S)
v^comp
-Av(S)
FIGURE 56. SMALL SIGNAL MODEL OF SYNCHRONOUS BUCK
REGULATOR
Vo
R2
(EQ. 10)
Put one compensator pole at zero frequency to achieve high DC
gain, and put another compensator pole at either ESR zero
frequency or half switching frequency, whichever is lower in
Equation 10. An optional zero can boost the phase margin. CZ2
is a zero due to R2 and C3
Put compensator zero 2 to 5 times fc.
1
C 3 = ---------------f c R 2
C3
VFB
R3
(EQ. 9)
VREF
VCOMP
-
(EQ. 11)
Example: VIN = 5V, VO = 1.8V, IO = 6A, fsw = 1MHz, R2 = 200kΩ,
R3 = 100kΩ, Co = 2x22µF/3mΩ, L = 1µH, fc = 100kHz, then
compensator resistance R6:
GM
+
R6
3
C7
C6
R 6 = 12.2 10  100kHz  1.8V  44F = 97.6k
(EQ. 12)
1.8V  44 F
C 6 = -------------------------------- = 135pF
6A  97.6k
(EQ. 13)
 44F-,------------------------------------------------1
C 7 = max (3m
--------------------------------) = (1pF, 3.3pF) (EQ. 14)
97.6k   1MHz  97.6k 
FIGURE 57. TYPE II COMPENSATOR
Figure 57 shows the type II compensator and its transfer function
is expressed as shown in Equation 8:
S 
S
 1 + ------------ 1 + -------------

GM  R 3
 cz1 
 cz2
v̂ comp
A v  S  = ----------------- = -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- C6 + C7    R2 + R3  
S
S
v̂ FB
S 1 + -------------  1 + -------------





cp1
cp2
(EQ. 8)
Where,
R2 + R3
C6 + C7
1
1
 cz1 = --------------- ,  cz2 = ---------------  cp1 = -----------------------  cp2 = ----------------------R6 C6 C7
C3 R2 R3
R6 C6
R2 C3
It is also acceptable to use the closest standard values for C6 and
C7. There is approximately 3pF parasitic capacitance from VCOMP
to GND. Therefore, C7 is optional. Use C6 = 150pF and C7 = OPEN.
1
C 3 = ------------------------------------------------ = 16pF
100kHz  200k
(EQ. 15)
Use C3 = 15pF. Note that C3 may increase the loop bandwidth
from previous estimated value. Figure 58 on page 21 shows the
simulated voltage loop gain. It is shown that it has a 150kHz loop
bandwidth with a 42° phase margin and 10dB gain margin. It
may be more desirable to achieve an increased phase margin.
This can be accomplished by lowering R6 by 20% to 30%.
Compensator design goal:
High DC gain
Choose loop bandwidth fc less than 100kHz
Gain margin: >10dB
Phase margin: >40°
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PCB Layout Recommendation
60
45
GAIN (dB)
30
15
0
-15
-30
100
1k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100k
1M
180
150
The PCB layout is a very important converter design step to make
sure the designed converter works well. For the ISL8026,
ISL8026A, the power loop is composed of the output inductor L’s,
the output capacitor (COUT), the PHASE pins and the PGND 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 PHASE 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 close as possible to the VIN pin.
The ground of input and output capacitors should be connected
as close 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.
PHASE (°)
120
90
60
30
0
100
1k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100k
1M
FIGURE 58. SIMULATED LOOP GAIN
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Revision History
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DATE
REVISION
CHANGE
June 26, 2015
FN8736.1
Updated the 4th Features bullet by changing from 1.2% to 1% and adding temperature range.
Updated Applications bullets. on page 1.
Added Related Literature section.
Added evaluation boards to Ordering Information table on page 4.
In “Electrical Specifications” on page 6, updated min/max specs for Reference Voltage parameter (min)
from”0.593” to “0.594” and (max) from “0.607” to “0.606”.
Updated Equation 9 and Equations 12 through 14 on page 20.
Updated example IO information from “5A” to “6A” on page 20.
May 13, 2015
FN8736.0
Initial Release
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Package Outline Drawing
L16.3x3D
16 LEAD THIN QUAD FLAT NO-LEAD PLASTIC PACKAGE
Rev 0, 3/10
4X 1.50
3.00
A
12X 0.50
B
13
6
PIN 1
INDEX AREA
16
6
PIN #1
INDEX AREA
12
3.00
1
1.60 SQ
4
9
(4X)
0.15
8
0.10 M C A B
5
16X 0.40±0.10
TOP VIEW
4 16X 0.23 ±0.05
BOTTOM VIEW
SEE DETAIL “X”
0.10 C
0.75 ±0.05
C
0.08 C
SIDE VIEW
(12X 0.50)
(2.80 TYP) (
1.60)
(16X 0.23)
C
0 . 2 REF
5
0 . 02 NOM.
0 . 05 MAX.
(16X 0.60)
TYPICAL RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
DETAIL "X"
NOTES:
1.
Dimensions are in millimeters.
Dimensions in ( ) for Reference Only.
2.
Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to ASME Y14.5m-1994.
3.
Unless otherwise specified, tolerance : Decimal ± 0.05
4.
Dimension applies to the metallized terminal and is measured
between 0.15mm and 0.25mm 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 identifier may be
7.
JEDEC reference drawing: MO-220 WEED.
either a mold or mark feature.
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