LTM4630A Dual 18A or Single 36A DC/DC µModule Regulator Description Features n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Dual 18A or Single 36A Output Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 15V Output Voltage Range: 0.6V to 5.3V ±1.5% Maximum Total DC Output Error Over Line, Load and Temperature Higher Light Load Efficiency and Wider VOUT Range Than LTM4630 Differential Remote Sense Amplifier Current Mode Control/Fast Transient Response Multiphase Parallel Current Sharing Up to 144A Internal Temperature Monitor Pin Compatible with the LTM4620A (Dual 13A, Single 26A) and LTM4630 (Dual 18A, Single 36A) Adjustable Switching Frequency or Synchronization Overcurrent Foldback Protection Selectable Burst Mode® Operation, Pulse Skipping Mode Operation Soft-Start/Voltage Tracking Output Overvoltage Protection 16mm × 16mm × 4.41mm LGA Package Applications Telecom and Networking Equipment Storage and ATCA Cards n Industrial Equipment n The LTM®4630A is a dual 18A or single 36A output switching mode step-down DC/DC µModule® (micromodule) regulator with wider VOUT range and higher efficiency than LTM4630. Included in the package are the switching controllers, power FETs, inductors and all supporting components. Operating from an input voltage range of 4.5V to 15V, the LTM4630A supports two outputs each with an output voltage range of 0.6V to 5.3V, each set by a single external resistor. Its high efficiency design delivers up to 18A continuous current for each output. Only a few input and output capacitors are needed. The LTM4630A is pin compatible with the LTM4620 and LTM4620A (dual 13A, single 26A) and the LTM4630 (dual 18A, single 36A). The device supports frequency synchronization, multiphase operation, Burst Mode operation and output voltage tracking for supply rail sequencing and has an onboard temperature diode for device temperature monitoring. High switching frequency and a current mode architecture enable a very fast transient response to line and load changes without sacrificing stability. Fault protection features include overvoltage and overcurrent protection. The LTM4630A is offered in 16mm × 16mm × 4.41mm LGA package. L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo, µModule, Burst Mode and PolyPhase are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents, including 5481178, 5705919, 5929620, 6100678, 6144194, 6177787, 6304066 and 6580258. Other patents pending. n Typical Application 36A, 1.2V Output DC/DC µModule Regulator 10k PGOOD 4.7µF VIN 4.5V TO 15V 22µF 25V ×4 VIN INTVCC PGOOD1 VOUT1 VOUTS1 120k 0.1µF TEMP TRACK1 DIFFOUT VFB1 TRACK2 VFB2 LTM4630A f SET 100µF 6.3V + 90 60.4k COMP1 RUN1 VOUT2 RUN2 PHASMD DIFFN DIFFP SGND GND 95 VOUT 470µF 6.3V COMP2 75k PINS UNUSED IN THIS APPLICATION: CLKOUT EXTVCC SW1 SW2 VOUTS2 100 PGOOD2 EFFICIENCY (%) INTVCC 1.2VOUT and 3.3VOUT Efficiency vs IOUT 85 80 75 100µF 6.3V + 470µF 6.3V MODE_PLLIN 4630A TA01a 12 VIN, 1.2VOUT, 300kHz 12 VIN, 3.3VOUT, 600kHz 5 VIN, 1.2VOUT, 300kHz 5 VIN, 3.3VOUT, 500kHz 70 65 0 2 4 8 10 12 14 6 LOAD CURRENT (A) 16 18 4630A TA01b 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 1 LTM4630A Absolute Maximum Ratings Pin Configuration (Note 1) TOP VIEW VIN (Note 8)..................................................–0.3V to 16V VSW1, VSW2.....................................................–1V to 16V PGOOD1, PGOOD2, RUN1, RUN2, INTVCC , EXTVCC........................................... –0.3V to 6V MODE_PLLIN, fSET, TRACK1, TRACK2, DIFFOUT, PHASMD................................ –0.3V to INTVCC VOUT1, VOUT2, VOUTS1, VOUTS2 (Note 6)......... –0.3V to 6V DIFFP, DIFFN.......................................... –0.3V to INTVCC COMP1, COMP2, VFB1, VFB2 (Note 6)......... –0.3V to 2.7V INTVCC Peak Output Current.................................100mA Internal Operating Temperature Range (Note 2).............................................. –40°C to 125°C Storage Temperature Range................... –55°C to 125°C Peak Package Body Temperature........................... 245°C TEMP EXTVCC M L VIN K J CLKOUT SW1 PHASMD MODE_PLLIN TRACK1 VFB1 VOUTS1 INTVCC SW2 PGOOD1 PGOOD2 RUN2 DIFFOUT DIFFP DIFFN H G RUN1 SGND F GND COMP1 COMP2 E SGND VFB2 TRACK2 D GND fSET SGND VOUTS2 C B VOUT1 VOUT2 GND A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 LGA PACKAGE 144-LEAD (16mm × 16mm × 4.41mm) TJMAX = 125°C, ΘJA = 7°C/W, ΘJCbottom = 1.5°C/W, ΘJCtop = 3.7°C/W, ΘJB + ΘJBA ≅ 7°C/W Θ VALUES DEFINED PER JESD51-12 WEIGHT = 3.2g order information PART NUMBER PAD OR BALL FINISH PART MARKING* DEVICE FINISH CODE PACKAGE TYPE MSL RATING TEMPERATURE RANGE (NOTE 2) LTM4630AEV#PBF SAC305 (RoHS) LTM4630AV e1 LGA 3 –40°C to 125°C LTM4630AIV#PBF SAC305 (RoHS) LTM4630AV e1 LGA 3 –40°C to 125°C Consult Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *Device temperature grade is indicated by a label on the shipping container. Pad or ball finish code is per IPC/JEDEC J-STD-609. • Pb-free and Non-Pb-free Part Markings: www.linear.com/leadfree 2 • Recommended LGA PCB Assembly and Manufacturing Procedures: www.linear.com/umodule/pcbassembly • LGA and BGA Package and Tray Drawings: http://www.linear.com/packaging 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A LTM4630A Electrical Characteristics The l denotes the specifications which apply over the specified internal operating temperature range. Specified as each individual output channel. TA = 25°C (Note 2), VIN = 12V and VRUN1, VRUN2 at 5V unless otherwise noted. Per the typical application in Figure 31. SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP VIN Input DC Voltage l VOUT Output Voltage l 0.6 VOUT1(DC), VOUT2(DC) Output Voltage, Total Variation with Line and Load CIN = 22µF × 3, COUT = 100µF × 1 Ceramic, 470µF POSCAP VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V, IOUT = 0A to 18A l 1.477 1.5 RUN Pin On/Off Threshold RUN Rising 1.1 1.25 1.40 V 4.5 MAX UNITS 15 V 5.3 V 1.523 V Input Specifications VRUN1, VRUN2 VRUN1HYS , VRUN2HYS RUN Pin On Hysteresis 150 mV IINRUSH(VIN) Input Inrush Current at Start-Up IOUT = 0A, CIN = 22µF ×3, CSS = 0.01µF, COUT = 100µF ×3, VOUT1 = 1.5V, VOUT2 = 1.5V, VIN = 12V 1 A IQ(VIN) Input Supply Bias Current VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V, Burst Mode Operation VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V, Pulse-Skipping Mode VIN = 12V, VOUT= 1.5V, Switching Continuous Shutdown, RUN = 0, VIN = 12V 3 15 65 35 mA mA mA µA IS(VIN) Input Supply Current VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.5V, IOUT = 18A VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V, IOUT = 18A 6.5 2.6 A A IOUT1(DC), IOUT2(DC) Output Continuous Current Range VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V (Note 7) ΔVOUT1(LINE) /VOUT1 ΔVOUT2(LINE) /VOUT2 Line Regulation Accuracy VOUT = 1.5V, VIN from 4.5V to 15V IOUT = 0A for Each Output, l 0.01 0.025 %/V ΔVOUT1/VOUT1 ΔVOUT2 /VOUT2 Load Regulation Accuracy For Each Output, VOUT = 1.5V, 0A to 18A VIN = 12V (Note 7) l 0.5 0.75 % Output Specifications 0 18 A VOUT1(AC), VOUT2(AC) Output Ripple Voltage For Each Output, IOUT = 0A, COUT = 100µF ×3/ X7R/Ceramic, 470µF POSCAP, VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V, Frequency = 450kHz fS (Each Channel) Output Ripple Voltage Frequency VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V, fSET = 1.25V (Note 4) fSYNC (Each Channel) SYNC Capture Range ∆VOUTSTART (Each Channel) Turn-On Overshoot COUT = 100µF/X5R/Ceramic, 470µF POSCAP, VOUT = 1.5V, IOUT = 0A VIN = 12V 10 mV tSTART (Each Channel) Turn-On Time COUT = 100µF/X5R/Ceramic, 470µF POSCAP, No Load, TRACK/SS with 0.01µF to GND, VIN = 12V 5 ms ∆VOUT(LS) (Each Channel) Peak Deviation for Dynamic Load Load: 0% to 50% to 0% of Full Load COUT = 22µF ×3/X5R/Ceramic, 470µF POSCAP VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V 30 mV tSETTLE (Each Channel) Settling Time for Dynamic Load Step Load: 0% to 50% to 0% of Full Load, VIN = 12V, COUT = 100µF, 470µF POSCAP 20 µs IOUT(PK) (Each Channel) Output Current Limit VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V 30 A Voltage at VFB Pins IOUT = 0A, VOUT = 1.5V 15 mVP-P 500 400 kHz 780 kHz Control Section VFB1, VFB2 l 0.592 0.600 0.606 V –5 –20 nA 0.64 0.66 0.68 V 1 1.25 1.5 µA (Note 6) IFB VOVL Feedback Overvoltage Lockout TRACK1 (I), TRACK2 (I) Track Pin Soft-Start Pull-Up Current l TRACK1 (I),TRACK2 (I) Start at 0V 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 3 LTM4630A Electrical Characteristics The l denotes the specifications which apply over the specified internal operating temperature range. Specified as each individual output channel. TA = 25°C (Note 2), VIN = 12V and VRUN1, VRUN2 at 5V unless otherwise noted. Per the typical application in Figure 31. SYMBOL PARAMETER UVLO Undervoltage Lockout (Falling) CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX 3.3 UVLO Hysteresis tON(MIN) Minimum On-Time (Note 6) RFBHI1, RFBHI2 Resistor Between VOUTS1, VOUTS2 and VFB1, VFB2 Pins for Each Output VPGOOD1, VPGOOD2 Low PGOOD Voltage Low IPGOOD = 2mA IPGOOD PGOOD Leakage Current VPGOOD = 5V VPGOOD PGOOD Trip Level VFB with Respect to Set Output Voltage VFB Ramping Negative VFB Ramping Positive 60.05 UNITS V 0.6 V 90 ns 60.4 60.75 0.1 0.3 V ±5 µA –10 10 kΩ % % INTVCC Linear Regulator VINTVCC Internal VCC Voltage 6V < VIN < 15V VINTVCC Load Regulation INTVCC Load Regulation ICC = 0mA to 50mA VEXTVCC EXTVCC Switchover Voltage EXTVCC Ramping Positive VEXTVCC(DROP) EXTVCC Dropout ICC = 20mA, VEXTVCC = 5V VEXTVCC(HYST) EXTVCC Hysteresis 4.8 4.5 5 5.2 V 0.5 2 % 100 mV 4.7 50 V 220 mV Oscillator and Phase-Locked Loop Frequency Nominal Nominal Frequency fSET = 1.2V 450 Frequency Low Lowest Frequency fSET = 0V (Note 5) 210 250 290 kHz Frequency High Highest Frequency fSET > 2.4V, Up to INTVCC 700 780 860 kHz fSET Frequency Set Current 9 10 11 µA RMODE_PLLIN MODE_PLLIN Input Resistance CLKOUT Phase (Relative to VOUT1) CLK High CLK Low Clock High Output Voltage Clock Low Output Voltage PHASMD = GND PHASMD = Float PHASMD = INTVCC 500 550 kHz 250 kΩ 60 90 120 Deg Deg Deg 2 0.2 V V Differential Amplifier AV Differential Amplifier Gain RIN Input Resistance Measured at DIFFP Input VOS Input Offset Voltage VDIFFP = VDIFFOUT = 1.5V, IDIFFOUT = 100µA PSRR Differential Amplifier Power Supply Rejection Ratio 5V < VIN < 15V ICL Maximum Output Current VOUT(MAX) Maximum Output Voltage GBW Gain Bandwidth Product VTEMP Diode Connected PNP TC Temperature Coefficient 4 1 V/V 80 kΩ 3 IDIFFOUT = 300µA 90 dB 3 mA 3 MHz INTVCC – 1.4 I = 100µA l mV V 0.6 V –2.2 mV/C 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A LTM4630A Electrical Characteristics Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device reliability and lifetime. Note 2: The LTM4630A is tested under pulsed load conditions such that TJ ≈ TA. The LTM4630AE is guaranteed to meet specifications from 0°C to 125°C internal temperature. Specifications over the –40°C to 125°C internal operating temperature range are assured by design, characterization and correlation with statistical process controls. The LTM4630AI is guaranteed over the full –40°C to 125°C internal operating temperature range. Note that the maximum ambient temperature consistent with these specifications is determined by specific operating conditions in conjunction with board layout, the rated package thermal impedance and other environmental factors. Note 3: Two outputs are tested separately and the same testing condition is applied to each output. Note 4: The switching frequency is programmable from 300kHz to 750kHz. Note 5: LTM4630A device is designed to operate from 300kHz to 750kHz Note 6: These parameters are tested at wafer sort. Note 7: See Table 1 for Peak Current and Thermal Design Power (TDP) current for different VIN and VOUT. See output current derating curve for different ambient temperature. Typical Performance Characteristics 0.9VOUT, 300kHz 1.0VOUT, 300kHz 1.2VOUT, 300kHz 1.5VOUT, 300kHz 1.8VOUT, 300kHz 2.5VOUT, 400kHz 3.3VOUT, 500kHz 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 LOAD CURRENT (A) 16 18 100 98 96 94 92 90 88 86 84 82 80 78 76 74 72 70 Burst Mode and Pulse-Skip Mode Efficiency VIN=12V, VOUT = 1.2V, fS = 300kHz Efficiency vs Output Current, VIN = 12V EFFICIENCY (%) 100 98 96 94 92 90 88 86 84 82 80 78 76 74 72 70 EFFICIENCY (%) EFFICIENCY (%) Efficiency vs Output Current, VIN = 5V 0.9VOUT, 300kHz 1.0VOUT, 300kHz 1.2VOUT, 300kHz 1.5VOUT, 400kHz 1.8VOUT, 400kHz 2.5VOUT, 500kHz 3.3VOUT, 600kHz 5VOUT, 700kHz 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 LOAD CURRENT (A) 16 18 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 0.01 Burst Mode OPERATION PULSE-SKIP MODE CCM 0.1 1 LOAD CURRENT (A) 4630A G02 4630A G01 1V Dual Phase Single Output Load Transient Response 10 4630A G04 1.2V Dual Phase Single Output Load Transient Response VOUT(AC) 20mV/DIV VOUT(AC) 20mV/DIV LOAD STEP 10A/DIV LOAD STEP 10A/DIV 4630A G05 50µs/DIV 12VIN, 1VOUT, 300kHz, DUAL PHASE SINGLE OUTPUT SETUP 9A LOAD STEP UP AND STEP DOWN, 9A/µs SLEW RATE COUT = 2 • 220µF POSCAP + 4 • 100µF CERAMIC CAPS 4630A G06 50µs/DIV 12VIN, 1.2VOUT, 300kHz, DUAL PHASE SINGLE OUTPUT SETUP 9A LOAD STEP UP AND STEP DOWN, 9A/µs SLEW RATE COUT = 2 • 220µF POSCAP + 4 • 100µF CERAMIC CAPS 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 5 LTM4630A Typical Performance Characteristics 1.5V Dual Phase Single Output Load Transient Response 1.8V Dual Phase Single Output Load Transient Response 2.5V Dual Phase Single Output Load Transient Response VOUT(AC) 20mV/Div VOUT(AC) 20mV/Div VOUT(AC) 20mV/Div LOAD STEP 10A/DIV LOAD STEP 10A/DIV LOAD STEP 10A/DIV 4630A G07 4630A G08 4630A G09 50µs/DIV 12VIN, 1.5VOUT, 400kHz, DUAL PHASE SINGLE OUTPUT SETUP 9A LOAD STEP UP AND STEP DOWN, 9A/µs SLEW RATE COUT = 2 • 220µF POSCAP + 4 • 100µF CERAMIC CAPS 50µs/DIV 12VIN, 1.8VOUT, 400kHz, DUAL PHASE SINGLE OUTPUT SETUP 9A LOAD STEP UP AND STEP DOWN, 9A/µs SLEW RATE COUT = 2 • 220µF POSCAP + 4 • 100µF CERAMIC CAPS 50µs/DIV 12VIN, 2.5VOUT, 500kHz, DUAL PHASE SINGLE OUTPUT SETUP 9A LOAD STEP UP AND STEP DOWN, 9A/µs SLEW RATE COUT = 2 • 220µF POSCAP + 4 • 100µF CERAMIC CAPS 3.3V Dual Phase Single Output Load Transient Response Single Phase Start-Up with No load Single Phase Start-up with 18A VOUT(AC) 20mV/Div VSW 10V/Div VSW 10V/Div LOAD STEP 10A/DIV VOUT 0.5V/Div IIN 0.2A/Div VOUT 0.5V/Div IIN 1A/Div 4630A G10 4630A G11 50µs/DIV 12VIN, 3.3VOUT, 600kHz, DUAL PHASE SINGLE OUTPUT SETUP 9A LOAD STEP UP AND STEP DOWN, 9A/µs SLEW RATE COUT = 2 • 220µF POSCAP + 4 • 100µF CERAMIC CAPS 20ms/DIV 12VIN, 1.2VOUT, 300kHz COUT = 1 • 470µF 4V POSCAP + 1 • 100µF 6.3V CERAMIC, CSS = 0.1µF Single Phase Short Circuit Protection with 18A Single Phase Short Circuit Protection with No load VSW 10V/Div VSW 10V/Div VOUT 0.5V/Div VOUT 0.5V/Div IIN 1A/Div IIN 1A/Div 4630A G13 50µs/DIV 12VIN, 1.2VOUT, 300kHz COUT = 1 • 470µF 4V POSCAP + 1 • 100µF 6.3V CERAMIC 6 4630A G12 20ms/DIV 12VIN, 1.2VOUT, 300kHz COUT = 1 • 470µF 4V POSCAP + 1 • 100µF 6.3V CERAMIC, CSS = 0.1µF 4630A G14 50µs/DIV 12VIN, 1.2VOUT, 300kHz COUT = 1 • 470µF 4V POSCAP + 1 • 100µF 6.3V CERAMIC 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A LTM4630A Pin Functions (Recommended to Use Test Points to Monitor Signal Pin Connections.) PACKAGE ROW AND COLUMN LABELING MAY VARY AMONG µModule PRODUCTS. REVIEW EACH PACKAGE LAYOUT CAREFULLY. VOUT1 (A1-A5, B1-B5, C1-C4): Power Output Pins. Apply output load between these pins and GND pins. Recommend placing output decoupling capacitance directly between these pins and GND pins. Review Table 6 for output capacitance requirement. See Table 1 for output current guideline. GND (A6-A7, B6-B7, D1-D4, D9-D12, E1-E4, E10-E12, F1-F3, F10-F12, G1, G3, G10, G12, H1-H7, H9-H12, J1, J5, J8, J12, K1, K5-K8, K12, L1, L12, M1 , M12): Power Ground Pins for Both Input and Output Returns. VOUT2 (A8-A12, B8-B12, C9-C12): Power Output Pins. Apply output load between these pins and GND pins. Recommend placing output decoupling capacitance directly between these pins and GND pins. Review Table 6 for output capacitance requirement. See Table 1 for output current guideline. VOUTS1, VOUTS2 (C5, C8): This pin is connected to the top of the internal top feedback resistor for each output. The pin can be directly connected to its specific output, or connected to DIFFOUT when the remote sense amplifier is used. In paralleling modules, one of the VOUTS pins is connected to the DIFFOUT pin in remote sensing or directly to VOUT with no remote sensing. It is very important to connect these pins to either the DIFFOUT or VOUT since this is the feedback path, and cannot be left open. See the Applications Information section. fSET (C6): Frequency Set Pin. A 10µA current is sourced from this pin. A resistor from this pin to ground sets a voltage that in turn programs the operating frequency. Alternatively, this pin can be driven with a DC voltage that can set the operating frequency. See the Applications Information section. VFB1, VFB2 (D5, D7): The Negative Input of the Error Amplifier for each channel. Internally, this pin is connected to VOUTS1 or VOUTS2 with a 60.4kΩ precision resistor. Different output voltages can be programmed with an additional resistor between VFB and GND pins. In PolyPhase® operation, tying the VFB pins together allows for parallel operation. See the Applications Information section for details. TRACK1, TRACK2 (E5, D8): Output Voltage Tracking Pin and Soft-Start Inputs. Each channel has a 1.3µA pull-up current source. When one channel is configured to be master of the two channels, then a capacitor from this pin to ground will set a soft-start ramp rate. The remaining channel can be set up as the slave, and have the master’s output applied through a voltage divider to the slave output’s track pin. This voltage divider is equal to the slave output’s feedback divider for coincidental tracking. See the Applications Information section. COMP1, COMP2 (E6, E7): Current control threshold and error amplifier compensation point for each channel. The current comparator threshold increases with this control voltage. Tie the COMP pins together for parallel operation. The device is internal compensated. DIFFP (E8): Positive input of the remote sense amplifier. This pin is connected to the remote sense point of the output voltage. Diffamp can be used for ≤ 3.3V outputs. See the Applications Information section. DIFFN (E9): Negative input of the remote sense amplifier. This pin is connected to the remote sense point of the output GND. Diffamp can be used for ≤ 3.3V outputs. See the Applications Information section. SGND (C7, D6, G6-G7, F6-F7): Signal Ground Pin. Return ground path for all analog and low power circuitry. Tie a single connection to the output capacitor GND in the application. See layout guidelines in Figure 12. 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 7 LTM4630A Pin Functions (Recommended to Use Test Points to Monitor Signal Pin Connections.) MODE_PLLIN (F4): Force Continuous Mode, Burst Mode Operation, or Pulse-Skipping Mode Selection Pin and External Synchronization Input to Phase Detector Pin. Connect this pin to SGND to force both channels into force continuous mode of operation. Connect to INTVCC to enable pulse-skipping mode of operation. Leaving the pin floating will enable Burst Mode operation. A clock on the pin will force both channels into continuous mode of operation and synchronized to the external clock applied to this pin. RUN1, RUN2 (F5, F9): Run Control Pin. A voltage above 1.25V will turn on each channel in the module. A voltage below 1.25V on the RUN pin will turn off the related channel. Each RUN pin has a 1µA pull-up current, once the RUN pin reaches 1.2V an additional 4.5µA pull-up current is added to this pin. DIFFOUT (F8): Internal Remote Sense Amplifier Output. Connect this pin to VOUTS1 or VOUTS2 depending on which output is using remote sense. In parallel operation connect one of the VOUTS pin to DIFFOUT for remote sensing. Diffamp can be used for ≤ 3.3V outputs. SW1, SW2 (G2, G11): Switching node of each channel that is used for testing purposes. Also an R-C snubber network can be applied to reduce or eliminate switch node ringing, or otherwise leave floating. See the Applications Information section. PHASMD (G4): Connect this pin to SGND, INTVCC, or floating this pin to select the phase of CLKOUT to 60 degrees, 120 degrees, and 90 degrees respectively. 8 CLKOUT (G5): Clock output with phase control using the PHASMD pin to enable multiphase operation between devices. See the Applications Information section. PGOOD1, PGOOD2 (G9, G8): Output Voltage Power Good Indicator. Open drain logic output that is pulled to ground when the output voltage is not within ±10% of the regulation point. INTVCC (H8): Internal 5V Regulator Output. The control circuits and internal gate drivers are powered from this voltage. Decouple this pin to PGND with a 4.7µF low ESR tantalum or ceramic. INTVCC is activated when either RUN1 or RUN2 is activated. TEMP (J6): Onboard General Purpose Temperature Diode for Monitoring the VBE Junction Voltage Change with Temperature. See the Applications Information section. EXTVCC (J7): External power input that is enabled through a switch to INTVCC whenever EXTVCC is greater than 4.7V. Do not exceed 6V on this input, and connect this pin to VIN when operating VIN on 5V. An efficiency increase will occur that is a function of the (VIN – INTVCC) multiplied by power MOSFET driver current. Typical current requirement is 30mA. VIN must be applied before EXTVCC , and EXTVCC must be removed before VIN. VIN (M2-M11, L2-L11, J2-J4, J9-J11, K2-K4, K9-K11): Power Input Pins. Apply input voltage between these pins and GND pins. Recommend placing input decoupling capacitance directly between VIN pins and GND pins. 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A LTM4630A simplified block diagram PGOOD1 TRACK1 SS CAP VIN = 100µA VIN RT OR TEMP MONITORS VIN 4.5V TO 15V VIN CIN1 22µF 25V 0.1µF GND RT TEMP MTOP1 SW1 CLKOUT 0.56µH RUN1 MODE_PLLIN VOUT1 1.5V 18A VOUT1 0.22µF MBOT1 PHASEMD CIN2 22µF 25V + GND COUT1 VOUTS1 COMP1 60.4k VFB1 INTERNAL COMP SGND RFB1 40.2k POWER CONTROL PGOOD2 TRACK2 VIN INTVCC SS CAP CIN3 22µF 25V 0.1µF 4.7µF GND EXTVCC MTOP2 SW2 0.56µH RUN2 CIN4 22µF 25V VOUT2 0.22µF MBOT2 GND + VOUT2 1.2V 18A COUT2 VOUTS2 60.4k COMP2 fSET RFSET SGND + – VFB2 RFB2 60.4k INTERNAL COMP INTERNAL FILTER DIFFOUT DIFFN DIFFP 4630A BD Figure 1. Simplified LTM4630A Block Diagram decoupling requirements TA = 25°C. Use Figure 1 configuration. SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS CIN1, CIN2 CIN3, CIN4 External Input Capacitor Requirement (VIN1 = 4.5V to 15V, VOUT1 = 1.5V) (VIN2 = 4.5V to 15V, VOUT2 = 1.2V) MIN TYP MAX UNITS IOUT1 = 18A IOUT2 = 18A 44 44 µF µF COUT1 COUT2 External Output Capacitor Requirement (VIN1 = 4.5V to 15V, VOUT1 = 1.5V) (VIN2 = 4.5V to 15V, VOUT2 = 1.2V) IOUT1 = 18A IOUT2 = 18A 400 400 µF µF 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 9 LTM4630A Operation Power Module Description The LTM4630A is a dual-output standalone nonisolated switching mode DC/DC power supply. It can provide two 18A outputs with few external input and output capacitors and setup components. This module provides precisely regulated output voltages programmable via external resistors from 0.6VDC to 5.3VDC over 4.5V to 15V input voltages. The typical application schematic is shown in Figure 31. See Table 1 for different output current and frequency guideline. The LTM4630A has dual integrated constant-frequency current mode regulators and built-in power MOSFET devices with fast switching speed. For switching-noise sensitive applications, it can be externally synchronized from 300kHz to 780kHz. A resistor can be used to program a free run frequency on the FSET pin. See the Applications Information section. With current mode control and internal feedback loop compensation, the LTM4630A module has sufficient stability margins and good transient performance with a wide range of output capacitors, even with all ceramic output capacitors. Current mode control provides cycle-by-cycle fast current limit and foldback current limit in an overcurrent condition. Internal overvoltage and undervoltage comparators pull the open-drain PGOOD outputs low if the output feedback voltage exits a ±10% window around the regulation point. As the output voltage exceeds 10% above regulation, the bottom MOSFET will turn on to clamp the output voltage. The top MOSFET will be turned off. This overvoltage protect is feedback voltage referred. Pulling the RUN pins below 1.1V forces the regulators into a shutdown state, by turning off both MOSFETs. The TRACK pins are used for programming the output voltage ramp and 10 voltage tracking during start-up or used for soft-starting the regulator. See the Applications Information section. The LTM4630A is internally compensated to be stable over all operating conditions. Table 6 provides a guide line for input and output capacitances for several operating conditions. The Linear Technology µModule Power Design Tool will be transient and stability analysis. The VFB pin is used to program the output voltage with a single external resistor to ground. A differential remote sense amplifier is available for sensing the output voltage accurately on one of the outputs at the load point, or in parallel operation sensing the output voltage at the load point. Multiphase operation can be easily employed with the MODE_PLLIN, PHASMD, and CLKOUT pins. Up to 12 phases can be cascaded to run simultaneously with respect to each other by programming the PHASMD pin to different levels. See the Applications Information section. High efficiency at light loads can be accomplished with selectable Burst Mode operation or pulse-skipping operation using the MODE_PLLIN pin. These light load features will accommodate battery operation. Efficiency graphs are provided for light load operation in the Typical Performance Characteristics section. See the Applications Information section for details. A general purpose temperature diode is included inside the module to monitor the temperature of the module. See the Applications Information section for details. The switch pins are available for functional operation monitoring and a resistor-capacitor snubber circuit can be careful placed on the switch pin to ground to dampen any high frequency ringing on the transition edges. See the Applications Information section for details. 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A LTM4630A Applications Information The typical LTM4630A application circuit is shown in Figure 31. External component selection is primarily determined by the maximum load current and output voltage. Refer to Table 6 for specific external capacitor requirements for particular applications. VIN to VOUT Step-Down Ratios There are restrictions in the maximum VIN and VOUT stepdown ratio that can be achieved for a given input voltage. Each output of the LTM4630A is capable of 98% duty cycle, but the VIN to VOUT minimum dropout is still shown as a function of its load current and will limit output current capability related to high duty cycle on the top side switch. Minimum on-time tON(MIN) is another consideration in operating at a specified duty cycle while operating at a certain frequency due to the fact that tON(MIN) < D/fSW, where D is duty cycle and fSW is the switching frequency. tON(MIN) is specified in the electrical parameters as 90ns. either VFB1 or VFB2. Adding a resistor RFB from VFB pin to GND programs the output voltage: 60.4k +RFB VOUT = 0.6V • RFB For parallel operation of multiple channels the same feedback setting resistor can be used for the parallel design. This is done by connecting the VOUTS1 to the output as shown in Figure 2, thus tying one of the internal 60.4k resistors to the output. All of the VFB pins tie together with one programming resistor as shown in Figure 2. COMP1 LTM4630A VOUT1 COMP2 VOUT2 60.4k VOUTS1 VOUTS2 OPTIONAL CONNECTION VFB1 TRACK1 60.4k VFB2 TRACK2 Output Voltage Programming The PWM controller has an internal 0.6V reference voltage. As shown in the Block Diagram, a 60.4kΩ internal feedback resistor connects between the VOUTS1 to VFB1 and VOUTS2 to VFB2. It is very important that these pins be connected to their respective outputs for proper feedback regulation. Overvoltage can occur if these VOUTS1 and VOUTS2 pins are left floating when used as individual regulators, or at least one of them is used in paralleled regulators. The output voltage will default to 0.6V with no feedback resistor on 4 PARALLELED OUTPUTS FOR 1.2V AT 70A COMP1 LTM4630A VOUT1 COMP2 VOUT2 60.4k OPTIONAL RFB 60.4k USE TO LOWER TOTAL EQUIVALENT RESISTANCE TO LOWER IFB VOLTAGE ERROR VOUTS1 VOUTS2 VFB1 TRACK1 0.1µF TRACK2 60.4k VFB2 4630A F02 RFB 60.4k Figure 2. 4-Phase Parallel Configurations Table 1. FREQ Resistor, VFB Resistor, Output Current vs Various Output Voltages VOUT RFB VIN 0.9V 1V 1.2V 1.5V 1.8V 2.5V 3.3V 5V 121k 90.9k 60.4k 40.2k 30.2k 19.1k 13.3k 8.25k 4.5V to 4.5V to 4.5V to 4.5V to 10V to 4.5V to 10V to 4.5V to 10V to 4.5V to 10V to 7V to 10V to 15V 15V 15V 9V 15V 9V 15V 9V 15V 9V 15V 9V 15V FREQ 300kHz 300kHz 300kHz 300kHz 400kHz 300kHz 400kHz 400kHz 500kHz 500kHz 600kHz 600kHz 700kHz 75k 75k 75k 75k 90.9k 75k 90.9k 90.9k 121k 121k 140k 140k 162k RFREQ Peak Output Current 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A TDP Output Current (0 LFM) 18A 18A 18A 18A 16A 18A 16A 17A 15A 16A 14A 15A 13A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A 18A TDP Output Current (200LFM or 400LPM) *TDP is Thermal Design Power at no airflow and no heat sink. Any design beyond TDP current may consider airflow or heat sink. See Current Derating curve for different TA and airflow. 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 11 LTM4630A Applications Information In parallel operation, the VFB pins have an IFB current of 20nA maximum each channel. To reduce output voltage error due to this current, an additional VOUTS pin can be tied to VOUT, and an additional RFB resistor can be used to lower the total Thevenin equivalent resistance seen by this current. For example in Figure 2, the total Thevenin equivalent resistance of the VFB pin is (60.4k//RFB), which is 30.2k where RFB is equal to 60.4k for a 1.2V output. Four phases connected in parallel equates to a worse case feedback current of 4 • IFB = 80nA maximum. The voltage error is 80nA • 30.2k = 2.4mV. If VOUTS2 is connected, as shown in Figure 2, to VOUT, and another 60.4k resistor is connected from VFB2 to ground, then the voltage error is reduced to 1.2mV. If the voltage error is acceptable then no additional connections are necessary. The onboard 60.4k resistor is 0.5% accurate and the VFB resistor can be chosen by the user to be as accurate as needed. All COMP pins are tied together for current sharing between the phases. The TRACK/SS pins can be tied together and a single soft-start capacitor can be used to softstart the regulator. The soft-start equation will need to have the soft-start current parameter increased by the number of paralleled channels. See Output Voltage Tracking section. Input Capacitors The LTM4630A module should be connected to a low acimpedance DC source. For each regulator input two 22µF input ceramic capacitors are used for RMS ripple current. A 47µF to 100µF surface mount aluminum electrolytic bulk capacitor can be used for more input bulk capacitance. This bulk input capacitor is only needed if the input source impedance is compromised by long inductive leads, traces or not enough source capacitance. If low impedance power planes are used, then this bulk capacitor is not needed. For a buck converter, the switching duty-cycle can be estimated as: D= VOUT VIN Without considering the inductor current ripple, for each output, the RMS current of the input capacitor can be estimated as: IOUT(MAX) ICIN(RMS) = • D • (1−D) η% 12 In the above equation, η% is the estimated efficiency of the power module. The bulk capacitor can be a switcherrated electrolytic aluminum capacitor, Polymer capacitor. Output Capacitors The LTM4630A is designed for low output voltage ripple noise and good transient response. The bulk output capacitors defined as COUT are chosen with low enough effective series resistance (ESR) to meet the output voltage ripple and transient requirements. COUT can be a low ESR tantalum capacitor, the low ESR polymer capacitor or ceramic capacitor. The typical output capacitance range for each output is from 200µF to 470µF. Additional output filtering may be required by the system designer, if further reduction of output ripples or dynamic transient spikes is required. Table 6 shows a matrix of different output voltages and output capacitors to minimize the voltage droop and overshoot for each output channel running a 4.5A load step. The table optimizes total equivalent ESR and total bulk capacitance to optimize the transient performance. Stability criteria are considered in the Table 6 matrix, and the Linear Technology µModule Power Design Tool will be provided for stability analysis. Multiphase operation will reduce effective output ripple as a function of the number of phases. Application Note 77 discusses this noise reduction versus output ripple current cancellation, but the output capacitance should be considered carefully as a function of stability and transient response. The Linear Technology µModule Power Design Tool can calculate the output ripple reduction as the number of implemented phases increases by N times. A small value 10Ω to 50Ω resistor can be place in series from VOUT to the VOUTS pin to allow for a bode plot analyzer to inject a signal into the control loop and validate the regulator stability. The same resistor could be place in series from VOUT to DIFFP and a bode plot analyzer could inject a signal into the control loop and validate the regulator stability. Burst Mode Operation The LTM4630A is capable of Burst Mode operation on each regulator in which the power MOSFETs operate intermittently based on load demand, thus saving quiescent current. For applications where maximizing the efficiency at very light loads is a high priority, Burst Mode operation For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 4630af LTM4630A Applications Information should be applied. Burst Mode operation is enabled with the MODE_PLLIN pin floating. During this operation, the peak current of the inductor is set to approximately one third of the maximum peak current value in normal operation even though the voltage at the COMP pin indicates a lower value. The voltage at the COMP pin drops when the inductor’s average current is greater than the load requirement. As the COMP voltage drops below 0.5V, the BURST comparator trips, causing the internal sleep line to go high and turn off both power MOSFETs. In sleep mode, the internal circuitry is partially turned off, reducing the quiescent current to about 450µA for each output. The load current is now being supplied from the output capacitors. When the output voltage drops, causing COMP to rise above 0.5V, the internal sleep line goes low, and the LTM4630A resumes normal operation. The next oscillator cycle will turn on the top power MOSFET and the switching cycle repeats. Either regulator can be configured for Burst Mode operation. Pulse-Skipping Mode Operation In applications where low output ripple and high efficiency at intermediate currents are desired, pulse-skipping mode should be used. Pulse-skipping operation allows the LTM4630A to skip cycles at low output loads, thus increasing efficiency by reducing switching loss. Tying the MODE_PLLIN pin to INTVCC enables pulse-skipping operation. At light loads the internal current comparator may remain tripped for several cycles and force the top MOSFET to stay off for several cycles, thus skipping cycles. The inductor current does not reverse in this mode. This mode will maintain higher effective frequencies thus lower output ripple and lower noise than Burst Mode operation. Either regulator can be configured for pulse-skipping mode. Forced Continuous Operation In applications where fixed frequency operation is more critical than low current efficiency, and where the lowest output ripple is desired, forced continuous operation should be used. Forced continuous operation can be enabled by tying the MODE_PLLIN pin to GND. In this mode, inductor current is allowed to reverse during low output loads, the COMP voltage is in control of the current comparator threshold throughout, and the top MOSFET always turns on with each oscillator pulse. During start-up, forced continuous mode is disabled and inductor current is prevented from reversing until the LTM4630A’s output voltage is in regulation. Either regulator can be configured for force continuous mode. Multiphase Operation For output loads that demand more than 18A of current, two outputs in LTM4630A or even multiple LTM4630As can be paralleled to run out of phase to provide more output current without increasing input and output voltage ripples. The MODE_PLLIN pin allows the LTM4630A to synchronize to an external clock (between 300kHz and 780kHz) and the internal phase-locked-loop allows the LTM4630A to lock onto incoming clock phase as well. The CLKOUT signal can be connected to the MODE_PLLIN pin of the following stage to line up both the frequency and the phase of the entire system. Tying the PHASMD pin to INTVCC, SGND, or (floating) generates a phase difference (between MODE_PLLIN and CLKOUT) of 120 degrees, 60 degrees, or 90 degrees respectively. A total of 12 phases can be cascaded to run simultaneously with respect to each other by programming the PHASMD pin of each LTM4630A channel to different levels. Figure 3 shows a 2-phase design, 4-phase design and a 6-phase design example for clock phasing with the PHASMD table. A multiphase power supply significantly reduces the amount of ripple current in both the input and output capacitors. The RMS input ripple current is reduced by, and the effective ripple frequency is multiplied by, the number of phases used (assuming that the input voltage is greater than the number of phases used times the output voltage). The output ripple amplitude is also reduced by the number of phases used when all of the outputs are tied together to achieve a single high output current design. The LTM4630A device is an inherently current mode controlled device, so parallel modules will have very good current sharing. This will balance the thermals on the design. Figure 32 shows an example of parallel operation and pin connection. 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 13 LTM4630A Applications Information 2-PHASE DESIGN PHASMD FLOAT CLKOUT 0 PHASE MODE_PLLIN VOUT1 VOUT2 SGND FLOAT CONTROLLER1 0 0 0 CONTROLLER2 180 180 240 CLKOUT 60 90 120 180 PHASE INTVCC PHASMD 4-PHASE DESIGN 90 DEGREE CLKOUT 0 PHASE FLOAT CLKOUT MODE_PLLIN VOUT1 VOUT2 180 PHASE 90 PHASE FLOAT PHASMD MODE_PLLIN VOUT1 VOUT2 270 PHASE PHASMD 6-PHASE DESIGN 60 DEGREE 60 DEGREE CLKOUT 0 PHASE SGND CLKOUT MODE_PLLIN VOUT1 VOUT2 180 PHASE 60 PHASE SGND PHASMD CLKOUT MODE_PLLIN VOUT1 VOUT2 240 PHASE PHASMD 120 PHASE FLOAT MODE_PLLIN VOUT1 VOUT2 300 PHASE PHASMD 4630A F03 Figure 3. Examples of 2-Phase, 4-Phase, and 6-Phase Operation with PHASMD Table 0.60 1-PHASE 2-PHASE 3-PHASE 4-PHASE 6-PHASE 0.55 0.50 RMS INPUT RIPPLE CURRENT DC LOAD CURRENT 0.45 0.40 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05 0 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.5 0.55 0.6 0.65 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 DUTY FACTOR (VOUT/VIN) 4630A F04 Figure 4. Input RMS Current Ratios to DC Load Current as a Function of Duty Cycle 14 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A LTM4630A Applications Information Input RMS Ripple Current Cancellation 900 800 Application Note 77 provides a detailed explanation of multiphase operation. The input RMS ripple current cancellation mathematical derivations are presented, and a graph is displayed representing the RMS ripple current reduction as a function of the number of interleaved phases. Figure 4 shows this graph. FREQUENCY (kHz) 700 The LTM4630A switching frequency can be set with an external resistor from the fSET pin to SGND. An accurate 10µA current source into the resistor will set a voltage that programs the frequency or a DC voltage can be applied. Figure 5 shows a graph of frequency setting verses programming voltage. An external clock can be applied to the MODE_PLLIN pin from 0V to INTVCC over a frequency range of 300kHz to 780kHz. The clock input high threshold is 1.6V and the clock input low threshold is 1V. The LTM4630A has the PLL loop filter components on board. The frequency setting resistor should always be present to set the initial switching frequency before locking to an external clock. Both regulators will operate in continuous mode while being externally clock. The output of the PLL phase detector has a pair of complementary current sources that charge and discharge the internal filter network. When the external clock is applied then the fSET frequency resistor is disconnected with an internal switch, and the current sources control the frequency adjustment to lock to the incoming external clock. When no external clock is applied, then the internal 500 400 300 200 Frequency Selection and Phase-Lock Loop (MODE/PLLIN and fSET Pins) The LTM4630A device is operated over a range of frequencies to improve power conversion efficiency. It is recommended to operate the lower output voltages or lower duty cycle conversions at lower frequencies to improve efficiency by lowering power MOSFET switching losses. Higher output voltages or higher duty cycle conversions can be operated at higher frequencies to limit inductor ripple current. The efficiency graphs will show an operating frequency chosen for that condition. See Table 1 for optimized frequency for various output voltages. Select frequency in reference to the highest output voltage. 600 100 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 fSET PIN VOLTAGE (V) 2 2.5 4630A F05 Figure 5. Operating Frequency vs fSET Pin Voltage switch is on, thus connecting the external fSET frequency set resistor for free run operation. Minimum On-Time Minimum on-time tON is the smallest time duration that the LTM4630A is capable of turning on the top MOSFET on either channel. It is determined by internal timing delays, and the gate charge required turning on the top MOSFET. Low duty cycle applications may approach this minimum on-time limit and care should be taken to ensure that: VOUT > tON(MIN) VIN • FREQ If the duty cycle falls below what can be accommodated by the minimum on-time, the controller will begin to skip cycles. The output voltage will continue to be regulated, but the output ripple and current will increase. The on-time can be increased by lowering the switching frequency. A good rule of thumb is to keep on-time longer than 110ns. Output Voltage Tracking Output voltage tracking can be programmed externally using the TRACK/SS pins. The output can be tracked up and down with another regulator. The master regulator’s output is divided down with an external resistor divider that is the same as the slave regulator’s feedback divider to implement coincident tracking. The LTM4630A uses an accurate 60.4k resistor internally for the top feedback 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 15 LTM4630A Applications Information INTVCC C10 4.7µF R2 10k PGOOD MODE_PLLIN 4V TO 15V INTERMEDIATE BUS C4 22µF 25V C3 22µF 25V C2 22µF 25V C1 22µF 25V R6 100k TEMP VOUTS1 RUN1 SW1 RUN2 VFB1 RTA 90.9k VOUT1 1.5V C6 100µF 6.3V VFB2 LTM4630A TRACK2 RTB 60.4k PGOOD1 VOUT1 TRACK1 MASTER CSS 0.1µF CLKOUT INTVCC EXTVCC VIN RFB 60.4k COMP1 f SET COMP2 PHASMD VOUTS2 VOUT2 R4 90.9k VOUT2 1.2V AT 18A C5 100µF 6.3V PGOOD2 GND DIFFP DIFFN 40.2k SLAVE SW2 PGOOD SGND C8 470µF 6.3V DIFFOUT VOUT1 1.5V AT 18A C7 470µF 6.3V INTVCC R9 10k RAMP TIME tSOFTSTART = (CSS /1.3µA) • 0.6 4630A F06 Figure 6. Example of Output Tracking Application Circuit resistor for each channel. Figure 6 shows an example of coincident tracking. Equations: 60.4k SLAVE = 1+ • VTRACK RTA VTRACK is the track ramp applied to the slave’s track pin. VTRACK has a control range of 0V to 0.6V, or the internal reference voltage. When the master’s output is divided down with the same resistor values used to set the slave’s output, then the slave will coincident track with the master until it reaches its final value. The master will continue to its final value from the slave’s regulation point. Voltage tracking is disabled when VTRACK is more than 0.6V. RTA in Figure 6 will be equal to the RFB for coincident tracking. Figure 7 shows the coincident tracking waveforms. The TRACK pin of the master can be controlled by a capacitor placed on the master regulator TRACK pin to ground. A 1.3µA current source will charge the TRACK pin up to the reference voltage and then proceed up to INTVCC. After the 0.6V ramp, the TRACK pin will no longer be in control, and the internal voltage reference will control output regulation from the feedback divider. Foldback current limit is disabled during this sequence 16 OUTPUT VOLTAGE MASTER OUTPUT SLAVE OUTPUT TIME 4630A F07 Figure 7. Output Coincident Tracking Waveform of turn-on during tracking or soft-starting. The TRACK pins are pulled low when the RUN pin is below 1.2V. The total soft-start time can be calculated as: C tSOFT-START = SS • 0.6 1.3µA Regardless of the mode selected by the MODE_PLLIN pin, the regulator channels will always start in pulse-skipping mode up to TRACK = 0.5V. Between TRACK = 0.5V and 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A LTM4630A Applications Information 0.54V, it will operate in forced continuous mode and revert to the selected mode once TRACK > 0.54V. In order to track with another channel once in steady state operation, the LTM4630A is forced into continuous mode operation as soon as VFB is below 0.54V regardless of the setting on the MODE_PLLIN pin. Ratiometric tracking can be achieved by a few simple calculations and the slew rate value applied to the master’s TRACK pin. As mentioned above, the TRACK pin has a control range from 0 to 0.6V. The master’s TRACK pin slew rate is directly equal to the master’s output slew rate in Volts/Time. The equation: MR • 60.4k = RTB SR where MR is the master’s output slew rate and SR is the slave’s output slew rate in Volts/Time. When coincident tracking is desired, then MR and SR are equal, thus RTB is equal the 60.4k. RTA is derived from equation: RTA 0.6V = V V VFB + FB − TRACK 60.4k RFB RTB where VFB is the feedback voltage reference of the regulator, and VTRACK is 0.6V. Since RTB is equal to the 60.4k top feedback resistor of the slave regulator in equal slew rate or coincident tracking, then RTA is equal to RFB with VFB = VTRACK. Therefore RTB = 60.4k, and RTA = 60.4k in Figure 6. In ratiometric tracking, a different slew rate maybe desired for the slave regulator. RTB can be solved for when SR is slower than MR. Make sure that the slave supply slew rate is chosen to be fast enough so that the slave output voltage will reach it final value before the master output. For example, MR = 1.5V/1ms, and SR = 1.2V/1ms. Then RTB = 76.8k. Solve for RTA to equal to 49.9k. Each of the TRACK pins will have the 1.3µA current source on when a resistive divider is used to implement tracking on that specific channel. This will impose an offset on the TRACK pin input. Smaller values resistors with the same ratios as the resistor values calculated from the above equation can be used. For example, where the 60.4k is used then a 6.04k can be used to reduce the TRACK pin offset to a negligible value. Power Good The PGOOD pins are open drain pins that can be used to monitor valid output voltage regulation. This pin monitors a 10% window around the regulation point. A resistor can be pulled up to a particular supply voltage no greater than 6V maximum for monitoring. Stability Compensation The module has already been internally compensated for all output voltages. Table 6 is provided for most application requirements. The Linear Technology µModule Power Design Tool will be provided for other control loop optimization. Run Enable The RUN pins have an enable threshold of 1.4V maximum, typically 1.25V with 150mV of hysteresis. They control the turn on each of the channels and INTVCC. These pins can be pulled up to VIN for 5V operation, or a 5V Zener diode can be placed on the pins and a 10k to 100k resistor can be placed up to higher than 5V input for enabling the channels. The RUN pins can also be used for output voltage sequencing. In parallel operation the RUN pins can be tie together and controlled from a single control. See the Typical Application circuits in Figure 31. INTVCC and EXTVCC The LTM4630A module has an internal 5V low dropout regulator that is derived from the input voltage. This regulator is used to power the control circuitry and the power MOSFET drivers. This regulator can source up to 70mA, and typically uses ~30mA for powering the device at the maximum frequency. This internal 5V supply is enabled by either RUN1 or RUN2. EXTVCC allows an external 5V supply to power the LTM4630A and reduce power dissipation from the internal low dropout 5V regulator. The power loss savings can be calculated by: (VIN – 5V) • 30mA = PLOSS 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 17 LTM4630A Applications Information EXTVCC has a threshold of 4.7V for activation, and a maximum rating of 6V. When using a 5V input, connect this 5V input to EXTVCC also to maintain a 5V gate drive level. EXTVCC must sequence on after VIN, and EXTVCC must sequence off before VIN. Differential Remote Sense Amplifier An accurate differential remote sense amplifier is provided to sense low output voltages accurately at the remote load points. This is especially true for high current loads. The amplifier can be used on one of the two channels, or on a single parallel output. It is very important that the DIFFP and DIFFN are connected properly at the output, and DIFFOUT is connected to either VOUTS1 or VOUTS2. In parallel operation, the DIFFP and DIFFN are connected properly at the output, and DIFFOUT is connected to one of the VOUTS pins. Review the parallel schematics in Figure 32 and review Figure 2. The diffamp can only be used for output voltage ≤ 3.3V. SW Pins The SW pins are generally for testing purposes by monitoring these pins. These pins can also be used to dampen out switch node ringing caused by LC parasitic in the switched current paths. Usually a series R-C combination is used called a snubber circuit. The resistor will dampen the resonance and the capacitor is chosen to only affect the high frequency ringing across the resistor. If the stray inductance or capacitance can be measured or approximated then a somewhat analytical technique can be used to select the snubber values. The inductance is usually easier to predict. It combines the power path board inductance in combination with the MOSFET interconnect bond wire inductance. First the SW pin can be monitored with a wide bandwidth scope with a high frequency scope probe. The ring frequency can be measured for its value. The impedance Z can be calculated: ZL = 2πfL, where f is the resonant frequency of the ring, and L is the total parasitic inductance in the switch path. If a resistor is selected that is equal to Z, then the ringing should be dampened. The snubber capacitor value is chosen so that 18 its impedance is equal to the resistor at the ring frequency. Calculated by: ZC = 1/(2πfC). These values are a good place to start with. Modification to these components should be made to attenuate the ringing with the least amount of power loss. Temperature Monitoring A diode connected PNP transistor is used for the TEMP monitor function by monitoring its voltage over temperature. The temperature dependence of this diode voltage can be understood in the equation: I VD =nVT ln D IS where VT is the thermal voltage (kT/q), and n, the ideality factor, is 1 for the diode connected PNP transistor being used in the LTM4630A. IS is expressed by the typical empirical equation: –V IS =I0 exp G0 VT where I0 is a process and geometry dependent current, (I0 is typically around 20k orders of magnitude larger than IS at room temperature) and VG0 is the band gap voltage of 1.2V extrapolated to absolute zero or –273°C. If we take the IS equation and substitute into the VD equation, then we get: ⎛ kT ⎞ ⎛ I ⎞ kT VD = VG0 – ⎜ ⎟ ln ⎜ 0 ⎟ , VT = ⎝ q ⎠ ⎝ ID ⎠ q The expression shows that the diode voltage decreases (linearly if I0 were constant) with increasing temperature and constant diode current. Figure 8 shows a plot of VD vs Temperature over the operating temperature range of the LTM4630A. If we take this equation and differentiate it with respect to temperature T, then: V –V dVD = – G0 D T dT This dVD/dT term is the temperature coefficient equal to about –2mV/K or –2mV/°C. The equation is simplified for the first order derivation. 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A LTM4630A Applications Information Solving for T, T = –(VG0 – VD)/(dVD/dT) provides the temperature. 1st Example: Figure 8 for 27°C, or 300K the diode voltage is 0.598V, thus, 300K = –(1200mV – 598mV)/ –2.0 mV/K) 2nd Example: Figure 8 for 75°C, or 350K the diode voltage is 0.50V, thus, 350K = –(1200mV – 500mV)/ –2.0mV/K) Converting the Kelvin scale to Celsius is simply taking the Kelvin temp and subtracting 273 from it. A typical forward voltage is given in the electrical characteristics section of the data sheet, and Figure 8 is the plot of this forward voltage. Measure this forward voltage at 27°C to establish a reference point. Then using the above expression while measuring the forward voltage over temperature will provide a general temperature monitor. Connect a resistor between TEMP and VIN to set the current to 100µA. See Figure 32 for an example. 0.8 ID = 100µA DIODE VOLTAGE (V) 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 –50 –25 50 25 0 75 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 4630A F08 Figure 8. Diode Voltage VD vs Temperature T(K) for Different Bias Currents Thermal Considerations and Output Current Derating The thermal resistances reported in the Pin Configuration section of the data sheet are consistent with those parameters defined by JESD51-9 and are intended for use with finite element analysis (FEA) software modeling tools that leverage the outcome of thermal modeling, simulation, and correlation to hardware evaluation performed on a µModule package mounted to a hardware test board—also defined by JESD51-9 (“Test Boards for Area Array Surface Mount Package Thermal Measurements”). The motivation for providing these thermal coefficients is found in JESD51-12 (“Guidelines for Reporting and Using Electronic Package Thermal Information”). Many designers may opt to use laboratory equipment and a test vehicle such as the demo board to anticipate the µModule regulator’s thermal performance in their application at various electrical and environmental operating conditions to compliment any FEA activities. Without FEA software, the thermal resistances reported in the Pin Configuration section are in-and-of themselves not relevant to providing guidance of thermal performance; instead, the derating curves provided in the data sheet can be used in a manner that yields insight and guidance pertaining to one’s application-usage, and can be adapted to correlate thermal performance to one’s own application. The Pin Configuration section typically gives four thermal coefficients explicitly defined in JESD51-12; these coefficients are quoted or paraphrased below: 1.θJA, the thermal resistance from junction to ambient, is the natural convection junction-to-ambient air thermal resistance measured in a one cubic foot sealed enclosure. This environment is sometimes referred to as “still air” although natural convection causes the air to move. This value is determined with the part mounted to a JESD51-9 defined test board, which does not reflect an actual application or viable operating condition. 2.θJCbottom, the thermal resistance from junction to the bottom of the product case, is the junction-to-board thermal resistance with all of the component power dissipation flowing through the bottom of the package. In the typical µModule, the bulk of the heat flows out the bottom of the package, but there is always heat flow out into the ambient environment. As a result, this thermal resistance value may be useful for comparing packages but the test conditions don’t generally match the user’s application. 3.θJCTOP, the thermal resistance from junction to top of the product case, is determined with nearly all of the component power dissipation flowing through the top of the package. As the electrical connections of the typical µModule are on the bottom of the package, it 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 19 LTM4630A Applications Information is rare for an application to operate such that most of the heat flows from the junction to the top of the part. As in the case of θJCBOTTOM, this value may be useful for comparing packages but the test conditions don’t generally match the user’s application. 4.θJB, the thermal resistance from junction to the printed circuit board, is the junction-to-board thermal resistance where almost all of the heat flows through the bottom of the µModule and into the board, and is really the sum of the θJCbottom and the thermal resistance of the bottom of the part through the solder joints and through a portion of the board. The board temperature is measured a specified distance from the package, using a two sided, two layer board. This board is described in JESD51-9. A graphical representation of the aforementioned thermal resistances is given in Figure 9; blue resistances are contained within the µModule regulator, whereas green resistances are external to the µModule. As a practical matter, it should be clear to the reader that no individual or sub-group of the four thermal resistance parameters defined by JESD51-12 or provided in the Pin Configuration section replicates or conveys normal operating conditions of a µModule. For example, in normal board-mounted applications, never does 100% of the device’s total power loss (heat) thermally conduct exclusively through the top or exclusively through bottom of the µModule—as the standard defines for θJCtop and θJCbottom, respectively. In practice, power loss is thermally dissipated in both directions away from the package—granted, in the absence of a heat sink and airflow, a majority of the heat flow is into the board. Within a SIP (system-in-package) module, be aware there are multiple power devices and components dissipating power, with a consequence that the thermal resistances relative to different junctions of components or die are not exactly linear with respect to total package power loss. To reconcile this complication without sacrificing modeling simplicity—but also, not ignoring practical realities—an approach has been taken using FEA software modeling along with laboratory testing in a controlled-environment chamber to reasonably define and correlate the thermal resistance values supplied in this data sheet: (1) Initially, FEA software is used to accurately build the mechanical geometry of the µModule and the specified PCB with all of the correct material coefficients along with accurate power loss source definitions; (2) this model simulates a software-defined JEDEC environment consistent with JESD51-9 to predict power loss heat flow and temperature readings at different interfaces that enable the calculation of the JEDEC-defined thermal resistance values; (3) the model and FEA software is used to evaluate the µModule with heat sink and airflow; (4) having solved for and analyzed these thermal resistance values and simulated various operating conditions in the software model, a thorough laboratory evaluation replicates the simulated conditions JUNCTION-TO-AMBIENT RESISTANCE (JESD 51-9 DEFINED BOARD) JUNCTION-TO-CASE (TOP) RESISTANCE JUNCTION CASE (TOP)-TO-AMBIENT RESISTANCE JUNCTION-TO-BOARD RESISTANCE JUNCTION-TO-CASE CASE (BOTTOM)-TO-BOARD (BOTTOM) RESISTANCE RESISTANCE AMBIENT BOARD-TO-AMBIENT RESISTANCE 4630A F09 µMODULE DEVICE Figure 9. Graphical Representation of JESD51-12 Thermal Coefficients 20 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A LTM4630A Applications Information with thermocouples within a controlled-environment chamber while operating the device at the same power loss as that which was simulated. An outcome of this process and due-diligence yields a set of derating curves provided in other sections of this data sheet. After these laboratory test have been performed and correlated to the µModule model, then the θJB and θBA are summed together to correlate quite well with the µModule model with no airflow or heat sinking in a properly define chamber. This θJB + θBA value is shown in the Pin Configuration section and should accurately equal the θJA value because approximately 100% of power loss flows from the junction through the board into ambient with no airflow or top mounted heat sink. Each system has its own thermal characteristics, therefore thermal analysis must be performed by the user in a particular system. The LTM4630A module has been designed to effectively remove heat from both the top and bottom of the package. The bottom substrate material has very low thermal resistance to the printed circuit board. An external heat sink can be applied to the top of the device for excellent heat sinking with airflow. Figures 10 and 11 show temperature plots of the LTM4630A with no heat sink and 200LFM airflow. These plots equate to a paralleled 12V to 1.0V at 36A design operating at 84.5% efficiency, and 12V to 3.3V at 36A design operating at 92.5% efficiency. Safety Considerations The LTM4630A modules do not provide isolation from VIN to VOUT. There is no internal fuse. If required, a slow blow fuse with a rating twice the maximum input current needs to be provided to protect each unit from catastrophic failure. The device does support over current protection. A temperature diode is provided for monitoring internal temperature, and can be used to detect the need for thermal shutdown that can be done by controlling the RUN pin. Power Derating The 1.0V, 1.8V, 3.3V and 5V power loss curves in Figures 13 to 16 can be used in coordination with the load current derating curves in Figures 17 to 30 for calculating an approximate ΘJA thermal resistance for the LTM4630A with various heat sinking and airflow conditions. The power loss curves are taken at room temperature, and are increased with a 1.35 to 1.4 multiplicative factor at 125°C. These factors come from the fact that the power loss of the regulator increases about 45% from 25°C to 150°C, thus a 50% spread over 125°C delta equates to ~0.35%/°C loss increase. A 125°C maximum junction minus 25°C room temperature equates to a 100°C increase. This 100°C increase multiplied by 0.35%/°C equals a 35% power loss increase at the 125°C junction, thus the 1.35 multiplier. The derating curves are plotted with CH1 and CH2 in parallel single output operation starting at 36A of load with low ambient temperature. The output voltages are 1.0V, 1.8V, 3.3V and 5V. These are chosen to include the lower and higher output voltage ranges for correlating the thermal resistance. Thermal models are derived from several temperature measurements in a controlled temperature chamber along with thermal modeling analysis. 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 21 LTM4630A Applications Information Figure 10. Thermal Image 12V to 1.0V, 36A with 200LFM without Heat Sink Figure 11. Thermal Image 12V to 3.3V, 36A with 200LFM without Heat Sink 22 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A LTM4630A Applications Information The junction temperatures are monitored while ambient temperature is increased with and without airflow. The power loss increase with ambient temperature change is factored into the derating curves. The junctions are maintained at ~120°C maximum while lowering output current or power while increasing ambient temperature. The decreased output current will decrease the internal module loss as ambient temperature is increased. The monitored junction temperature of 120°C minus the ambient operating temperature specifies how much module temperature rise can be allowed. As an example in Figure 17, the load current is derated to ~25A at ~81°C with no air or heat sink and the power loss for the 12V to 1.0V at 25A output is a ~4.8W loss. The 5.5W loss is calculated with the ~3.6W room temperature loss from the 12V to 1.0V power loss curve at 25A, and the 1.35 multiplying factor at 125°C ambient. If the 81°C ambient temperature is subtracted from the 120°C junction temperature, then the difference of 39°C divided 4.8W equals a 8.2°C/W ΘJA thermal resistance. Table 2 specifies a 8.5°C/W value which is pretty close. The airflow graphs are more accurate due to the fact that the ambient temperature environment is controlled better with airflow. Tables 2 to 5 provide equivalent thermal resistances for 1.0V to 5V outputs with and without airflow and heat sinking. The derived thermal resistances in Tables 2 to 5 for the various conditions can be multiplied by the calculated power loss as a function of ambient temperature to derive temperature rise above ambient, thus maximum junction temperature. Room temperature power loss can be derived from the efficiency curves and adjusted with the above ambient temperature multiplicative factors. The printed circuit board is a 1.6mm thick four layer board with two ounce copper for the two outer layers and one ounce copper for the two inner layers. The PCB dimensions are 101mm × 114mm. The heat sinks are listed in Table 3. Layout Checklist/Example The high integration of LTM4630A makes the PCB board layout very simple and easy. However, to optimize its electrical and thermal performance, some layout considerations are still necessary. • Use large PCB copper areas for high current paths, including VIN, GND, VOUT1 and VOUT2. It helps to minimize the PCB conduction loss and thermal stress. • Place high frequency ceramic input and output capacitors next to the VIN, PGND and VOUT pins to minimize high frequency noise. • Place a dedicated power ground layer underneath the unit. • To minimize the via conduction loss and reduce module thermal stress, use multiple vias for interconnection between top layer and other power layers. • Do not put via directly on the pad, unless they are capped or plated over. • Use a separated SGND ground copper area for components connected to signal pins. Connect the SGND to GND underneath the unit. • For parallel modules, tie the VOUT, VFB, and COMP pins together. Use an internal layer to closely connect these pins together. The TRACK pin can be tied a common capacitor for regulator soft-start. • Bring out test points on the signal pins for monitoring. Figure 12 gives a good example of the recommended layout. 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 23 LTM4630A Applications Information CIN1 CIN2 VIN M L K GND GND J H G COUT1 SGND F COUT2 E D C B A 1 2 3 4 5 VOUT1 6 7 8 9 10 11 GND 12 VOUT2 4630A F12 CNTRL CNTRL Figure 12. Recommended PCB Layout Table 2. 1.0V Output DERATING CURVE Figures 17, 18 Figures 17, 18 Figures 17, 18 Figures 19, 20 Figures 19, 20 Figures 19, 20 VIN (V) 5, 12 5, 12 5, 12 5, 12 5, 12 5, 12 POWER LOSS CURVE Figure 13 Figure 13 Figure 13 Figure 13 Figure 13 Figure 13 AIRFLOW (LFM) 0 200 400 0 200 400 HEAT SINK None None None BGA Heat Sink BGA Heat Sink BGA Heat Sink θJA (°C/W) 8.5 7 6 8 6 5 VIN (V) 5, 12 5, 12 5, 12 5, 12 5, 12 5, 12 POWER LOSS CURVE Figure 14 Figure 14 Figure 14 Figure 14 Figure 14 Figure 14 AIRFLOW (LFM) 0 200 400 0 200 400 HEAT SINK None None None BGA Heat Sink BGA Heat Sink BGA Heat Sink θJA (°C/W) 8.5 7 6 8 6 5 Table 3. 1.8V Output DERATING CURVE Figures 21, 22 Figures 21, 22 Figures 21, 22 Figures 23, 24 Figures 23, 24 Figures 23, 24 24 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A LTM4630A Applications Information Table 4. 3.3V Output VIN (V) 5, 12 5, 12 5, 12 5, 12 5, 12 5, 12 POWER LOSS CURVE Figure 15 Figure 15 Figure 15 Figure 15 Figure 15 Figure 15 AIRFLOW (LFM) 0 200 400 0 200 400 HEAT SINK None None None BGA Heat Sink BGA Heat Sink BGA Heat Sink θJA (°C/W) 8.5 7 6 8 6 5 VIN (V) 12 12 12 12 12 12 POWER LOSS CURVE Figure 16 Figure 16 Figure 16 Figure 16 Figure 16 Figure 16 AIRFLOW (LFM) 0 200 400 0 200 400 HEAT SINK None None None BGA Heat Sink BGA Heat Sink BGA Heat Sink θJA (°C/W) 8.5 7 6 8 6 5 DERATING CURVE Figures 25, 26 Figures 25, 26 Figures 25, 26 Figures 27, 28 Figures 27, 28 Figures 27, 28 Table 5. 5V Output DERATING CURVE Figures 29 Figures 29 Figures 29 Figures 30 Figures 30 Figures 30 HEAT SINK MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER WEBSITE Aavid Thermalloy 375424B00034G www.aavid.com Table 6. Dual Channel Single Output Voltage Response vs Component Matrix (Refer to Figure 32, 0A to 9A, ±25% Load Step Typical Measured Values) CIN (BULK)* PART NUMBER SUN Electronic 25CE150AX Panasonic EEH-ZC1E101XP VALUE 150µF, 25V 100µF, 25V CIN (CERAMIC) Murata Taiyo Yuden Murata PART NUMBER GRM219R61C226ME15L EMK212BBJ226MG-T GRM31CR61E226KE15L VALUE 22µF, 16V, 0805, X5R 22µF, 16V, 0805, X5R 22µF, 25V, 1206, X5R Taiyo Yuden TMK316BBJ226ML-T 22µF, 25V, 1206, X5R COUT (BULK) PART NUMBER VALUE COUT (CERAMIC) PART NUMBER VALUE Panasonic 6TPF220M5L 220µF, POSCAP, 6.3V, 5mΩ ESR Murata GRM31CR60J107ME39L 100µF, 6.3V, 1206, X5R Panasonic 6TPF330M5EL 330µF, POSCAP, 6.3V, 5mΩ ESR Murata GRM31CR60G227ME11# 220µF, 4V, 1206, X5R Panasonic 6TPE470MI 470µF, POSCAP, 6.3V, 18mΩ ESR Taiyo Yuden JMK316BJ107ML-T 100µF, 6.3V, 1206, X5R Panasonic 4TPF470M5EL 470µF, POSCAP, 4V, 5mΩ ESR JMK325ABJ227MM-T 220µF, 6.3V, 1210, X5R Taiyo Yuden P-P RECOVERY COUT CFF VIN DROOP DEVIATION TIME CIN COUT (pF) (V) (mV) VOUT (V) (CERAMIC) CIN (BULK) (CERAMIC) (BULK) (mV) (µs) 1 150µF 100µF × 4 220µF × 2 N/A 5, 12 0 68 20 22µF × 4 1.2 150µF 100µF × 4 220µF × 2 N/A 5, 12 0 74 20 22µF × 4 1.5 150µF 100µF × 4 220µF × 2 N/A 5, 12 0 72 20 22µF × 4 1.8 150µF 100µF × 4 220µF × 2 N/A 5, 12 0 76 30 22µF × 4 2.5 150µF 100µF × 4 220µF × 2 N/A 5, 12 0 74 30 22µF × 4 3.3 150µF 100µF × 4 220µF × 2 N/A 5, 12 0 72 30 22µF × 4 5 150µF 100µF × 4 220µF × 2 N/A 5, 12 0 78 40 22µF × 4 *Bulk input capacitor is only needed if the input source impedance is compromised by long inductive leads. LOAD STEP (A) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 LOAD STEP (A/µs) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 RFB (kΩ) 90.9 60.4 40.2 30.2 19.1 13.3 8.25 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 25 LTM4630A 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 4630A F13 LOAD CURRENT (A) 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 10 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 12VIN 40 35 35 30 30 25 20 15 0LFM 200LFM 400LFM 5 25 20 15 0 30 40 0 30 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) 4630A F17 Figure 17. 12V to 1V Derating Curve, No Heat Sink 35 35 30 30 30 15 LOAD CURRENT (A) 35 LOAD CURRENT (A) 40 20 20 15 10 10 0LFM 200LFM 400LFM 5 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) 4630A F19 Figure 19. 12V to 1V Derating Curve, BGA Heat Sink 26 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) 4630A F18 Figure 18. 5V to 1V Derating Curve, No Heat Sink 40 25 0LFM 200LFM 400LFM 5 40 25 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 4630A F15 LOAD CURRENT (A) 10 10 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 4630A F16 LOAD CURRENT (A) 12VIN 5VIN Figure 15. 3.3VOUT Power Loss Curve 40 Figure 16. 5VOUT Power Loss Curve LOAD CURRENT (A) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 4630A F14 LOAD CURRENT (A) 10 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 Figure 14. 1.8VOUT Power Loss Curve LOAD CURRENT (A) POWER LOSS (W) Figure 13. 1.0VOUT Power Loss Curve 12VIN 5VIN POWER LOSS (W) 12VIN 5VIN LOAD CURRENT (A) 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 POWER LOSS (W) POWER LOSS (W) Applications Information 25 20 15 10 0LFM 200LFM 400LFM 5 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) 4630A F20 Figure 20. 5V to 1V Derating Curve, BGA Heat Sink 0LFM 200LFM 400LFM 5 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) 4630A F21 Figure 21. 12V to 1.8V Derating Curve, No Heat Sink 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A LTM4630A 40 40 35 35 35 30 30 30 25 20 15 10 5 25 20 15 10 0LFM 200LFM 400LFM 5 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) 4630A F22 20 15 5 Figure 24. 5V to 1.8V Derating Curve, BGA Heat Sink 40 40 35 35 35 30 30 30 20 15 10 5 LOAD CURRENT (A) 40 25 25 20 15 10 0LFM 200LFM 400LFM 5 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) 4630A F25 25 20 15 10 0LFM 200LFM 400LFM 5 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) 4630A F26 Figure 25. 12V to 3.3V Derating Curve, No Heat Sink Figure 26. 5V to 3.3V Derating Curve, No Heat Sink Figure 27. 12V to 3.3V Derating Curve, BGA Heat Sink 35 35 35 30 30 30 20 15 20 15 10 10 5 LOAD CURRENT (A) 40 LOAD CURRENT (A) 40 25 0LFM 200LFM 400LFM 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) 4630A F28 Figure 28. 5V to 3.3V Derating Curve, BGA Heat Sink 5 0LFM 200LFM 400LFM 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) 4630A F27 40 25 0LFM 200LFM 400LFM 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) 4630A F24 Figure 23. 12V to 1.8V Derating Curve, BGA Heat Sink LOAD CURRENT (A) LOAD CURRENT (A) 25 10 0LFM 200LFM 400LFM 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) 4630A F23 Figure 22. 5V to 1.8V Derating Curve, No Heat Sink LOAD CURRENT (A) LOAD CURRENT (A) 40 LOAD CURRENT (A) LOAD CURRENT (A) Applications Information 25 20 15 10 0LFM 200LFM 400LFM 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) 4630A F29 Figure 29. 12V to 5V Derating Curve, No Heat Sink 5 0LFM 200LFM 400LFM 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) 4630A F30 Figure 30. 12V to 5V Derating Curve, BGA Heat Sink 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 27 VIN 4.5V TO 15V + CIN (OPT) 28 For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A C3 22µF 25V *SEE TABLE 6 C4 22µF 25V C9 0.1µF TRACK2 C1 22µF 25V R4 75k R7 100k SGND DIFFP VOUTS2 PHASMD PGOOD2 DIFFOUT SW2 VOUT2 COMP2 fSET DIFFN VFB2 TRACK1 GND VFB1 RUN2 COMP1 SW1 RUN1 LTM4630A VOUTS1 TEMP TRACK2 VOUT1 EXTVCC PGOOD1 VIN MODE_PLLIN CLKOUT INTVCC R2 10k INTVCC INTVCC R3 10k PGOOD2 CCOMP* PGOOD1 Figure 31. Typical 4.5VIN to 15VIN, 300kHz, 1.0V and 1.2V at 18A Outputs C5 0.1µF TRACK1 C2 22µF 25V 4.5V TO 15V INTERMEDIATE BUS C10 4.7µF COUT1 100µF 6.3V RFB2 60.4k + RFB1 90.9k CFF* CBOT* + COUT2 470µF 6.3V VOUT1 1.0V AT 18A COUT2 470µF 6.3V 4630A F31 VOUT2 1.2V AT 18A COUT1 100µF 6.3V LTM4630A Applications Information 4630af VIN 4.5V TO 15V C3 22µF 25V For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A C2 22µF 25V C9 0.1µF R4 140k C1 22µF 25V RT VIN VIN 100µA R2 10k SGND PHASMD fSET TRACK2 TRACK1 RUN1 RUN2 GND DIFFP LTM4630A DIFFN DIFFOUT PGOOD2 SW2 VOUT2 VOUTS2 COMP2 COMP1 VFB2 VFB1 SW1 VOUT1 VOUTS1 EXTVCC PGOOD1 C10 4.7µF INTVCC TEMP CLKOUT INTVCC INTVCC VIN MODE_PLLIN RT = PGOOD1 R5 13.3k PGOOD1 Figure 32. LTM4630A 2-Phase, 600kHz, 3.3V at 28A Design with Temperature Monitoring TRACK1 C11 22µF 25V 4.5V TO 15V INTERMEDIATE BUS A/D µC COUT1 100µF 6.3V COUT1 100µF 6.3V + + 4630A F32 COUT2 470µF 6.3V COUT2 470µF 6.3V VOUT 3.3V 28A LTM4630A typical Applications 4630af 29 30 VIN 4.5V TO 15V C4 22µF 25V C3 22µF 25V C5 0.1µF For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A R7 19.1k C1 22µF 25V R4 140k R6 100k SGND DIFFN VOUTS2 DIFFOUT PGOOD2 SW2 VOUT2 COMP2 fSET PHASMD DIFFP VFB2 TRACK1 GND VFB1 RUN2 COMP1 SW1 RUN1 LTM4630A VOUTS1 TEMP TRACK2 VOUT1 VIN R8 19.1k PGOOD1 INTVCC R3 10k PGOOD2 Figure 33. LTM4630A 3.3V and 2.5V Output with Tracking Function VOUT1 3.3V R9 60.4k C2 22µF 25V 4.5V TO 15V INTERMEDIATE BUS R2 10k INTVCC MODE_PLLIN CLKOUT INTVCC EXTVCC PGOOD1 C10 4.7µF COUT1 100µF 6.3V R5 13.3k COUT1 100µF 6.3V + + 4630A F33 COUT2 470µF 6.3V VOUT2 2.5V AT 15A VOUT1 3.3V COUT2 15A 470µF 6.3V LTM4630A typical Applications 4630af LTM4630A typical applications INTVCC C10 4.7µF CLK1 VIN 4.5V TO 15V PGOOD MODE_PLLIN CLKOUT INTVCC C3 22µF 25V RUN C2 22µF 25V C1 22µF 25V R2 5k EXTVCC PGOOD1 VIN R6 100k TRACK VOUT1 TEMP VOUTS1 RUN1 RUN2 SW1 VFB1 TRACK1 VFB2 LTM4630A TRACK2 COMP2 PHASMD VOUTS2 SGND GND DIFFP DIFFN COUT1 100µF 6.3V + COUT2 470µF 6.3V COMP SW2 PGOOD2 COUT2 470µF 6.3V R5 60.4k VOUT2 R4 75k + VFB COMP1 fSET COUT1 100µF 6.3V PGOOD DIFFOUT VOUT 1.2V 70A C16 4.7µF CLK1 MODE_PLLIN CLKOUT INTVCC C12 22µF 25V C15 22µF 25V C5 22µF 25V R9 100k PGOOD EXTVCC PGOOD1 VOUT1 VIN RUN1 TRACK TEMP VOUTS1 RUN1 SW1 RUN2 VFB1 TRACK1 VFB2 LTM4630A TRACK2 C19 0.22µF COMP2 PHASMD VOUTS2 SW2 PGOOD2 SGND GND DIFFP DIFFN COUT2 470µF 6.3V COUT1 100µF 6.3V + COUT2 470µF 6.3V COMP VOUT2 R10 75k + VFB COMP1 fSET COUT1 100µF 6.3V PGOOD DIFFOUT 4630A F34 INTVCC Figure 34. LTM4630A 4-Phase, 1.2V at 70A Output Design 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A 31 LTM4630A package description LTM4630A Component LGA Pinout PIN ID FUNCTION PIN ID FUNCTION PIN ID FUNCTION PIN ID FUNCTION PIN ID FUNCTION PIN ID FUNCTION A1 VOUT1 B1 VOUT1 C1 VOUT1 D1 GND E1 GND F1 GND A2 VOUT1 B2 VOUT1 C2 VOUT1 D2 GND E2 GND F2 GND A3 VOUT1 B3 VOUT1 C3 VOUT1 D3 GND E3 GND F3 GND A4 VOUT1 B4 VOUT1 C4 VOUT1 D4 GND E4 GND F4 MODE_PLLIN A5 VOUT1 B5 VOUT1 C5 VOUT1S D5 VFB1 E5 TRACK1 F5 RUN1 A6 GND B6 GND C6 fSET D6 SGND E6 COMP1 F6 SGND A7 GND B7 GND C7 SGND D7 VFB2 E7 COMP2 F7 SGND A8 VOUT2 B8 VOUT2 C8 VOUT2S D8 TRACK2 E8 DIFFP F8 DIFFOUT A9 VOUT2 B9 VOUT2 C9 VOUT2 D9 GND E9 DIFFN F9 RUN2 A10 VOUT2 B10 VOUT2 C10 VOUT2 D10 GND E10 GND F10 GND A11 VOUT2 B11 VOUT2 C11 VOUT2 D11 GND E11 GND F11 GND A12 VOUT2 B12 VOUT2 C12 VOUT2 D12 GND E12 GND F12 GND PIN ID FUNCTION PIN ID FUNCTION PIN ID FUNCTION PIN ID FUNCTION PIN ID FUNCTION PIN ID FUNCTION G1 GND H1 GND J1 GND K1 GND L1 GND M1 GND G2 SW1 H2 GND J2 VIN K2 VIN L2 VIN M2 VIN G3 GND H3 GND J3 VIN K3 VIN L3 VIN M3 VIN G4 PHASEMD H4 GND J4 VIN K4 VIN L4 VIN M4 VIN G5 CLKOUT H5 GND J5 GND K5 GND L5 VIN M5 VIN G6 SGND H6 GND J6 TEMP K6 GND L6 VIN M6 VIN G7 SGND H7 GND J7 EXTVCC K7 GND L7 VIN M7 VIN G8 PGOOD2 H8 INTVCC J8 GND K8 GND L8 VIN M8 VIN G9 PGOOD1 H9 GND J9 VIN K9 VIN L9 VIN M9 VIN G10 GND H10 GND J10 VIN K10 VIN L10 VIN M10 VIN G11 SW2 H11 GND J11 VIN K11 VIN L11 VIN M11 VIN G12 GND H12 GND J12 GND K12 GND L12 GND M12 GND 32 4630af For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A aaa Z 0.630 ±0.025 SQ. 143x 3.1750 3.1750 SUGGESTED PCB LAYOUT TOP VIEW 1.9050 PACKAGE TOP VIEW E 0.6350 0.0000 0.6350 4 1.9050 PAD “A1” CORNER 6.9850 5.7150 4.4450 4.4450 5.7150 6.9850 Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representaFor more www.linear.com/LTM4630A tion that the interconnection of itsinformation circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights. 6.9850 5.7150 4.4450 3.1750 1.9050 0.6350 0.0000 0.6350 1.9050 3.1750 4.4450 5.7150 6.9850 Y X D aaa Z // bbb Z 0.36 3.95 MIN 4.31 0.60 NOM 4.41 0.63 16.0 16.0 1.27 13.97 13.97 0.41 4.00 DIMENSIONS Ø eee S Z X Y H1 SUBSTRATE 0.46 4.05 0.15 0.10 0.05 MAX 4.51 0.66 DETAIL B A TOTAL NUMBER OF LGA PADS: 144 SYMBOL A b D E e F G H1 H2 aaa bbb eee DETAIL A 0.630 ±0.025 SQ. 143x DETAIL B H2 MOLD CAP Z NOTES (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1901 Rev B) LGA Package 144-Lead (16mm × 16mm × 4.41mm) e L b K J G G F E e PACKAGE BOTTOM VIEW H D C B A DETAILS OF PAD #1 IDENTIFIER ARE OPTIONAL, BUT MUST BE LOCATED WITHIN THE ZONE INDICATED. THE PAD #1 IDENTIFIER MAY BE EITHER A MOLD OR MARKED FEATURE 4 TRAY PIN 1 BEVEL COMPONENT PIN “A1” 7 ! 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 PACKAGE IN TRAY LOADING ORIENTATION LTMXXXXXX µModule 3 SEE NOTES DIA 0.630 PAD 1 7 SEE NOTES LGA 144 0213 REV B PACKAGE ROW AND COLUMN LABELING MAY VARY AMONG µModule PRODUCTS. REVIEW EACH PACKAGE LAYOUT CAREFULLY 6. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PADS: 144 5. PRIMARY DATUM -Z- IS SEATING PLANE LAND DESIGNATION PER JESD MO-222, SPP-010 3 2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS NOTES: 1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ASME Y14.5M-1994 3x, C (0.22 x45°) F b M DETAIL A LTM4630A Package Description Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings. 4630af 33 LTM4630A Package PHoto LGA Design Resources SUBJECT DESCRIPTION µModule Design and Manufacturing Resources Design: • Selector Guides • Demo Boards and Gerber Files • Free Simulation Tools µModule Regulator Products Search 1. 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Related Parts PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMMENTS LTM4620A Dual 13A, Single 26A, Pin-Compatible with the LTM4630A 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 16V, 0.6V ≤ VOUT ≤ 5.3V, 15mm × 15mm LGA and, × 5.01mm BGA LTM4628 Dual 8A, Single 16A, Pin-Compatible with the LTM4630A 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 26.5V, 0.6V ≤ VOUT ≤ 5.5V, 15mm × 15mm × 4.32mm LGA and × 4.92mm BGA LTM4619 Dual 4A, Single 8A 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 26.5V, 0.8V ≤ VOUT ≤ 5V, 15mm × 15mm × 2.82mm LGA LTM4676 Dual 13A, Single 26A, Programmable with PMBus Compliant I2C Serial Interface 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 26.5V, 0.5V ≤ VOUT1 ≤ 5.4V, 0.5V, VOUT2, 4V, On-Board EEPROM, 16mm × 16mm × 5.01mm BGA LTM4644 Quad 4A, Configurable Output Array from Four Outputs 4A Each to One Output 16A 4V ≤ VIN ≤ 14V, 0.6V ≤ VOUT ≤ 5.5V, 9mm × 15mm × 5.01mm BGA LTM4637 Single 20A 4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 20V, 0.6V ≤ VOUT ≤ 5.5V, 15mm × 15mm × 4.32mm LGA and × 4.92mm BGA LTM4625 Single 5A, Small: <1cm2 Total Solution PCB Area 4V ≤ VIN ≤ 20V, 0.6V ≤ VOUT ≤ 5.5V, 6.25mm × 6.25mm × 5.01mm BGA LTM4623 Single 3A, Ultrathin 1.82mm, Small 4V ≤ VIN ≤ 20V, 0.6V ≤ VOUT ≤ 5.5V, 6.25mm × 6.25mm × 1.82mm LGA 34 Linear Technology Corporation 1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7417 For more information www.linear.com/LTM4630A (408) 432-1900 ● FAX: (408) 434-0507 ● www.linear.com/LTM4630A 4630af LT 0715 • PRINTED IN USA LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 2015