isl9500

ISL9500
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Data Sheet
December 2, 2005
Precision Multi-Phase Buck PWM
Controller
FN9248.0
Features
The ISL9500 multi-phase Buck PWM control IC, with
integrated half bridge gate drivers, provides a precision
voltage regulation system for microprocessors in notebook
computers. Two-phase operation eases the thermal
management issues and load demand of high performance
processors. This control IC also features both input voltage
feed-forward and average current mode control for excellent
dynamic response, “Loss-less” current sensing using
MOSFET rDS(ON) and user selectable switching
frequencies from 250kHz to 1MHz per phase.
The ISL9500 includes a 6-bit digital-to-analog converter
(DAC) that dynamically adjusts the CORE PWM output
voltage. The ISL9500 also has logic inputs to select Active,
Deep Sleep and Deeper Sleep modes of operation. A
precision reference, remote sensing and proprietary
architecture, with integrated, processor-mode, compensated
“Droop”, provide excellent static and dynamic CORE voltage
regulation.
To improve efficiency at light loading, the ISL9500 can be
configured to run in single phase PWM in Active, Deep or
Deeper Sleep modes of operation. Also, in Deep and
Deeper sleep modes the ISL9500 will operate in diode
emulation.
• Diode Emulation Functionality in Deep and Deeper Sleep
Modes for Improved Light Load Efficiency
• Single and/or Two-phase Power Conversion
• “Loss-less” Current sensing for Improved Efficiency and
Reduced Board Area
- Optional Discrete Precision Current Sense Resistor
• Internal Gate-Drive and Boot-Strap Diodes
• Precision CORE Voltage Regulation
- 0.8% System Accuracy Over Temperature
• 6-Bit Microprocessor Voltage Identification Input
• Programmable “Droop” and CORE Voltage Slew Rate
• Direct Interface with System Logic for Deep and Deeper
Sleep modes of operation
• Easily Programmable Voltage Setpoints for Initial “Boot”,
Deep Sleep and Deeper Sleep Modes
• Excellent Dynamic Response
- Combined Voltage Feed-Forward and Average Current
Mode Control
• Overvoltage, Undervoltage and Overcurrent Protection
• Power-Good Output with Internal Blanking during VID and
Mode Changes
Another feature of this IC controller is the PGOOD monitor
circuit that is held low until CORE voltage increases, during
its soft-start sequence, to within 12% of the “Boot” voltage.
This PGOOD signal is masked during VID changes. Output
overcurrent, overvoltage and undervoltage are monitored
and result in the converter latching off and PGOOD signal
being held low.
The overvoltage and undervoltage thresholds are 112% and
84% of the VID, Deep or Deeper Sleep setpoint,
respectively. Overcurrent protection features a 32 cycle
overcurrent shutdown. PGOOD, overvoltage, undervoltage
and overcurrent provide monitoring and protection for the
microprocessor and power system. The ISL9500 IC is
available in a 38 lead TSSOP.
• User programmable Switching Frequency of 250kHz 1MHz
• Pb-Free Plus Anneal Available (RoHS Compliant)
Ordering Information
PART
NUMBER
PART
MARKING
TEMP
RANGE
(°C)
PACKAGE
PKG.
DWG. #
38 Ld TSSOP
(Pb-free)
M38.173
38 Ld TSSOP
ISL9500CVZ-T
ISL9500CVZ -10 to 85 Tape and Reel
(See Note)
(Pb-free)
M38.173
ISL9500CVZ
(See Note)
ISL9500CVZ -10 to 85
NOTE:
Intersil Pb-free plus anneal products employ special Pb-free material
sets; molding compounds/die attach materials and 100% matte tin
plate termination finish, which are 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.
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CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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FN9248.0
December 2, 2005