ISL6529A ® Data Sheet December 28, 2004 Dual Regulator–Synchronous Rectified Buck PWM and Linear Power Controller FN9127.1 Features The ISL6529A provides the power control and protection for two output voltages in high-performance graphics cards and other embedded processor applications. The dual-output controller drives two N-Channel MOSFETs in a synchronous rectified buck converter topology and one N-Channel MOSFET in a linear configuration. The ISL6529A provides both a regulated high current, low voltage supply and an independent, lower current supply integrated in an 14-lead SOIC package. The controller is ideal for graphic card applications where regulation of both the graphics processing unit (GPU) and memory supplies is required. The synchronous rectified buck converter incorporates simple, single feedback loop, voltage-mode control with fast transient response. Both the switching regulator and linear regulator provide a maximum static regulation tolerance of ±1% over line, load, and temperature ranges for the ISL6529AC and ±2% for the ISL6529C. Each output is useradjustable by means of external resistors. An integrated soft-start feature brings both supplies into regulation in a controlled manner. Each output is monitored via the FB pins for undervoltage events. If either output drops below 51.5% of the nominal output level, both converters are shutdown. • Provides two regulated voltages - One synchronous rectified buck PWM controller - One linear controller • Both controllers drive low cost N-Channel MOSFETs • 12V direct drive saves external components • Small converter size - 600kHz constant frequency operation - Small external component count • Excellent output voltage regulation - Both outputs: ±1% over temperature - ISL6529AC - Both outputs: ±2% over temperature - ISL6529C • 5V down conversion • PWM and linear output voltage range: down to 0.8V • Simple single-loop voltage-mode PWM control design • Fast PWM converter transient response - High-bandwidth error amplifier - Full 0–100% duty ratio • Linear controller drives N-Channel MOSFET pass transistor • Fully-adjustable outputs • Undervoltage fault monitoring on both outputs ISL6529ACB 0 to 70 14 Ld SOIC M14.15 • QFN Package: - Compliant to JEDEC PUB95 MO-220 QFN - Quad Flat No Leads - Package Outline - Near Chip Scale Package footprint, which improves PCB efficiency and has a thinner profile ISL6529ACBZ (See Note) 0 to 70 14 Ld SOIC (Pb-free) M14.15 • Pb-Free Available (RoHS Compliant) ISL6529ACR 0 to 70 16 Ld 5x5 QFN L16.5x5B ISL6529ACRZ (See Note) 0 to 70 16 Ld 5x5 QFN L16.5x5B (Pb-free) Ordering Information PART NUMBER TEMP. RANGE (oC) PACKAGE PKG. DWG. # Applications • Graphics–GPU and memory supplies • ASIC power supplies ISL6529EVAL1 Evaluation Board • Embedded processor and I/O supplies Add “-T” suffix for tape and reel. • DSP supplies NOTE: Intersil Pb-free 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. 1 Related Literature • Technical Brief TB363 Guidelines for Handling and Processing Moisture Sensitive Surface Mount Devices (SMDs) CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures. 1-888-INTERSIL or 321-724-7143 | Intersil (and design) is a trademark of Intersil Americas Inc. Copyright © Intersil Americas Inc. 2003. 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ISL6529A Pinouts 13 12VCC GND 3 12 NC 5VCC 4 11 NC 10 COMP DRIVE2 5 FB2 6 9 FB NC 7 8 NC NC 14 UGATE PGND 2 UGATE LGATE 1 NC ISL6529A (QFN) TOP VIEW LGATE ISL6529A (SOIC) TOP VIEW 16 15 14 13 PGND 1 12 12VCC GND 2 11 NC 5VCC 3 10 COMP DRIVE2 4 9 FB 5 6 7 8 FB2 NC NC NC NC = NO INTERNAL CONNECTION NC = NO INTERNAL CONNECTION 2 FN9127.1 December 28, 2004 Block Diagram 5VCC POWER-ON VOLTAGE REFERENCE RESET (POR) 1.28V 0.80V 0.41V 3 SHUTDOWN FB2 12VCC +5V UGATE EA2 INHIBIT SOFT-START INHIBIT SOFT-START GATE LOGIC PWM +5VCC EA1 COMP1 LGATE OSCILLATOR PGND GND UV1 UV2 FB COMP ISL6529A DRIVE2 RESTART SOFTSTART AND FAULT LOGIC 12VCC FN9127.1 December 28, 2004 ISL6529A Simplified Power System Diagram +VIN +12V +5V Q1 Q3 VOUT2 LINEAR CONTROLLER VOUT1 PWM CONTROLLER + Q2 + ISL6529A Typical Application +VIN (+5V or +3.3V) +12V +5V CBP 5VCC CBP 12VCC CIN + DRIVE2 Q3 VOUT2 UGATE 2.5V FB2 Q1 VOUT1 LOUT 1.5V PHASE + COUT2 ISL6529A LGATE Q2 + COUT1 FB COMP GND 4 PGND FN9127.1 December 28, 2004 ISL6529A Absolute Maximum Ratings Thermal Information UGATE, LGATE, DRIVE2, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V to 12VCC 5VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V to +7V 12VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V to +14V FB, FB2, COMP, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V to 5VCC + 0.3V ESD Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class 4kV Thermal Resistance θJA (oC/W) θJC SOIC Package (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 N/A QFN Package (Note 2, 3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 6 Maximum Junction Temperature (Plastic Package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150oC Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . -65oC to 150oC Maximum Lead Temperature (Soldering 10s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300oC (SOIC - Lead Tips Only) Operating Conditions Supply Voltage on 5VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5V ±10% Supply Voltage on 12VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +12V ±10% Supply Voltage to drain of Upper MOSFETs . . . +3.3V to +5V ±10% Ambient Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0oC to 70oC Junction Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0oC to 125oC CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress only rating and operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied. NOTE: 1. θJA is measured with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board in free air. See Tech Brief TB379 for details. 2. θJA is measured in free air with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board with “direct attach” features. See Tech Brief TB379. 3. For θJC, the “case temp” location is the center of the exposed metal pad on the package underside. Electrical Specifications Recommended Operating Conditions, Unless Otherwise Noted. Refer to Block and Simplified Power System Diagrams, and Typical Application Schematic PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS VCC SUPPLY CURRENT Nominal Supply Current 12VCC ICC UGATE, LGATE and DRIVE2 Open - 2.7 3.0 mA Nominal Supply Current 5VCC ICC UGATE, LGATE and DRIVE2 Open - 3.5 4.5 mA POWER-ON RESET Rising 5VCC Threshold 12VCC = 12V 4.25 4.4 4.5 V Falling 5VCCThreshold 12VCC = 12V 3.75 3.82 4.0 V Rising 12VCC Threshold 5VCC = 5V 9.6 10.3 10.8 V Falling 12VCCThreshold 5VCC = 5V 9.3 9.6 10.2 V 550 600 650 kHz OSCILLATOR AND SOFT-START Free Running Frequency FOSC Ramp Amplitude DVOSC - 1.5 - VP-P Soft-Start Interval TSS 3.1 3.45 3.75 ms VREF - 0.800 - V For the ISL6529AC -1.0 - +1.0 % RL = 10k, CL = 10pf - 80 - dB RL = 10k, CL = 10pf - 15 - MHz REFERENCE VOLTAGE Reference Voltage System Accuracy PWM CONTROLLER ERROR AMPLIFIER DC Gain Gain-Bandwidth Product GBWP Slew Rate SR RL = 10k, CL = 10pf - 6 - V/µs FB Input Current II VFB = 0.8V - 20 150 nA COMP High Output Voltage VOUT High 3.0 4.5 - V COMP Low Output Voltage VOUT Low - 0.5 1.0 V COMP High Output, Source Current IOUT High -2.5 -3.3 - mA COMP Low Output, Sink Current IOUT Low 3.5 5.0 - mA Undervoltage Level (VFB/VREF) VUV - 51.5 - % 5 FN9127.1 December 28, 2004 ISL6529A Electrical Specifications Recommended Operating Conditions, Unless Otherwise Noted. Refer to Block and Simplified Power System Diagrams, and Typical Application Schematic (Continued) PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS 11 12 - V PWM CONTROLLER GATE DRIVERS UGATE and LGATE Maximum Voltage VHGATE 12VCC = 12V UGATE and LGATE Minimum Voltage VLGATE 12VCC = 12V - 0 0.5 V UGATE and LGATE Source Current IGATE 12VCC = 12V - -1 - A UGATE and LGATE Sink Current IGATE 12VCC = 12V - 1 - A RDS(on) 12VCC = 12V - 3.1 4.3 Ω RL = 10k, CL = 10pf - 80 - dB GBWP RL = 10k, CL = 10pf - 15 - MHz SR RL = 10k, CL = 10pf - 6 - V/µs II VFB2 = 0.8V 150 nA UGATE and LGATE Output Impedance LINEAR REGULATOR (DRIVE2) DC Gain Gain-Bandwidth Product Slew Rate - 20 Drive2 High Output Voltage VOUT High 9.5 10.3 Drive2 Low Output Voltage VOUT Low - 0.1 1.0 V Drive2 High Output Source Current IOUT High -0.7 -1.4 - mA FB2 Input Current V Drive2 Low Output Sink Current IOUT Low 0.85 1.2 - mA Over-Voltage Level (VFB2/VREF) VOV Percent of Nominal - 160 - % Under-Voltage Level (VFB2/VREF) VUV Percent of Nominal - 51.5 - % REGULATOR ISOLATION Change in Linear Regulator Output Voltage (Note 4) ∆Vout Linear Output = 2.5V, 6A Load Change on PWM - <0.5 - % Change in PWM Regulator Output Voltage (Note 4) ∆Vout PWM Output = 1.5V, 1A Load Change on Linear - <0.5 - % NOTE: 4. Measured in the evaluation board. Functional Pin Descriptions 5VCC (Pin 4), (Pin 3 MLFP) LGATE 1 14 UGATE PGND 2 13 12VCC GND 3 12 NC 5VCC 4 11 NC 10 COMP DRIVE2 5 FB2 6 9 FB NC 7 8 NC NC = NO INTERNAL CONNECTION Provide a well decoupled 5V bias supply for the IC to this pin. The voltage at this pin is monitored for Power-On Reset (POR) purposes. DRIVE2(Pin 5), (Pin 4 MLFP) Connect this pin to the gate terminal of an external N-Channel MOSFET transistor. This pin provides the gate voltage for the linear regulator pass transistor. It also provides a means of compensating the error amplifier for applications where the user needs to optimize the regulator transient response. LGATE (Pin 1), (Pin 16 MLFP) FB2 (Pin 6), (Pin 5 MLFP) Lower gate drive output. Connect to gate of the low-side MOSFET. Connect the output of the linear regulator to this pin through a properly sized resistor divider. The voltage at this pin is regulated to 0.8V. This pin is also monitored for undervoltage events. PGND (Pin 2), (Pin 1 MLFP) This pin is the power ground return for the lower gate driver. GND (Pin 3), (Pin 2 MLFP) Pulling and holding FB2 above 1.28V shuts down both regulators. Releasing FB2 initiates soft-start on both regulators. Signal ground for the IC. All voltage levels are measured with respect to this pin. Place via close to pin to minimize impedance path to ground plane. 6 FN9127.1 December 28, 2004 ISL6529A NC (Pins 7, 8, 11, and 12), (Pins 6, 7, 8, 11, 13 and 15 MLFP) No internal connection. FB (Pin 9), (Pin 9 MLFP) and COMP (Pin 10), (Pin 10 MLFP). FB and COMP are the available external pins of the error amplifier. The FB pin is the inverting input of the error amplifier and the COMP pin is the error amplifier output. These pins are used to compensate the voltage-mode control feedback loop of the standard synchronous rectified buck converter. 12VCC(Pin 13), (Pin 12 MLFP) Provides bias voltage for the gate drivers.The voltage at this pin is monitored for Power-On Reset (POR) purposes. UGATE (Pin 14), (Pin 14 MLFP) Connect UGATE to the upper MOSFET gate. This pin provides the gate drive for the MOSFET. Description Operation Overview The ISL6529A monitors and precisely controls two output voltage levels. Refer to the Block Diagram, Simplified Power System Diagram, and Typical Application Schematic on pp. 2– 3. The controller is intended for use in graphics cards or embedded processor applications with 5V and 12V bias input available. The IC integrates both a standard buck PWM controller and a linear controller. The PWM controller is designed to regulate the high current GPU voltage (VOUT1). The PWM controller regulates the output voltage to a level programmed by a resistor divider. The linear controller is designed to regulate the lower current local memory voltage (VOUT2) through an external N-Channel MOS pass transistor. Figure 1 shows the soft-start sequence of an ISL6529A evaluation board powered by an ATX supply. Note the uniform linear output voltage rise of the two ISL6529A output voltages. Once the voltage on 5VCC crosses the POR thresholds, both outputs begin their soft-start sequence. The triangle waveform from the PWM oscillator is compared to the rising error amplifier output voltage. As the error amplifier voltage increases, the pulse-width on the PWM increases to reach its steady-state duty cycle. The error amplifier reference of the linear controller also rises relative to the soft-start reference. Figure 2 shows the controlled stepped output voltage rise and associated charging current of a 390µF polymer capacitor. By providing many small steps of current that effectively charge the output capacitor, the potentially large peak current resulting from a sudden, uncontrolled voltage rise are eliminated. The clock for the DAC producing the 30mV steps is approximately 18.5kHz, so there is a 18.5kHz ripple current component that lasts for the approximate 2.8ms start-up interval. A few clock cycles are used for initialization to insure that soft start begins near zero volts. 5VCC INPUT 3.3V INPUT 2.4V OUTPUT Initialization The ISL6529A automatically initializes upon application of input power. Special sequencing of the input supplies is not necessary. The POR function continually monitors the input bias supply voltage at the 5VCC and 12VCC pins. The POR function initiates soft-start operation after these supply voltages exceed their POR threshold voltages. 1.5V OUTPUT FIGURE 1. ATX SUPPLY POWERING AN ISL6529A EVALUATION BOARD Soft-Start The POR function initiates the digital soft-start sequence. Both the linear regulator error amplifier and PWM error amplifier reference inputs are forced to track a voltage level proportional to the soft-start voltage. As the soft-start voltage slews up, the PWM comparator regulates the output relative to the tracked soft-start voltage, slowly charging the output capacitor(s). Simultaneously, the linear output follows the smooth ramp of the soft-start function into normal regulation. 7 FN9127.1 December 28, 2004 ISL6529A shutdown. The resulting hiccup mode style of protection would continue to repeat indefinitely. Output Voltage Selection CAPACITOR CURRENT 1.5V OUTPUT The output voltage of the PWM converter can be programmed to any level between VIN (i.e. +3.3V) and the internal reference, 0.8V. An external resistor divider is used to scale the output voltage relative to the reference voltage and feed it back to the inverting input of the error amplifier, see Figure 4. VOUT2 (2.5V) VOUT1 (1.5V) DELAY INTERVAL 0V CAPACITOR CURRENT (0.5V/DIV) VOUT2 (2.5V) INTERNAL SOFT-START FUNCTION 1.5V OUTPUT DELAY INTERVAL 0V FIGURE 2. TOP SCOPE TRACES ARE VOLTAGE RAMP AND CAPACITOR CURRENT. LOWER TRACES ARE TIME AND VOLTAGE EXPANSION OF UPPER SCOPE TRACES. t1 t0 t2 TIME t3 t4 FIGURE 3. UNDERVOLTAGE PROTECTION RESPONSE Undervoltage Protection +12V The FB and FB2 pins are monitored during converter operation by two separate undervoltage (UV) comparators. If the FB voltage drops below 51.5% of the reference voltage (0.41V), a fault signal is generated. The internal fault logic shuts down both regulators simultaneously when the fault signal triggers a restart. Figure 3 illustrates the protection feature responding to an UV event on VOUT1. At time t0, VOUT1 has dropped below 51.5% of the nominal output voltage. Both outputs are quickly shut down and the internal soft-start function begins producing soft-start ramps. The delay interval, t0 to t3, seen by the output is equivalent to three soft-start cycles. After a short delay interval of 10.5ms, the fourth internal soft-start cycle initiates a normal soft-start ramp of the output, at time t3. Both outputs are brought back into regulation by time t4, as long as the UV event has cleared. Had the cause of the UV still been present after the delay interval, the UV protection circuitry becomes active approximately 875ms into the soft-start interval. A fault signal could then be generated and the outputs once again 8 +5V 12VCC 5VCC +3.3V LOUT VOUT1 UGATE Q1 ISL6529A COUT1 + LGATE Q2 FB R3 C2 R1 COMP C3 R2 C1 R4 FIGURE 4. OUTPUT VOLTAGE SELECTION OF THE PWM FN9127.1 December 28, 2004 ISL6529A However, since the value of R1 affects the values of the rest of the compensation components, it is advisable to keep its value less than 5kΩ. Depending on the value chosen for R1, R4 can be calculated based on the following equation: R1 × 0.8V R4 = -------------------------------------V OUT1 – 0.8V (EQ. 1) If the output voltage desired is 0.8V, simply route VOUT1 back to the FB pin through R1, but do not populate R4. The linear regulator output voltage is also set by means of an external resistor divider as shown in Figure 5. The two resistors used to set the output voltage should not exceed a parallel equivalent value, referred to as RFB, of 5kΩ. This restriction is due to the manner of implementation of the softstart function. The following relationship must be met: R5 × R6 R FB = ---------------------- < 5kΩ R5 + R6 (EQ. 2) Figure 6. The output voltage, VOUT, is fed back to the negative input of the error amplifier which is regulated to the reference voltage level, VREF. The error amplifier output, VE/A, is compared with the triangle wave produced by the oscillator, VOSC, to provide a pulse-width modulated (PWM) signal from the PWM comparator. This signal is then used to switch the MOSFET and produce a PWM waveform with an amplitude of VIN at the PHASE node. The square-wave PHASE voltage is then smoothed by the output filter, LOUT and COUT, to produce a DC voltage level. The modulator transfer function is defined as VOUT/VE/A . The internal PWM comparator and driver circuits equate to a DC gain block dominated by the supply voltage, VIN, divided by the peak-to-peak magnitude of the triangle wave, ∆VOSC. The output filter components, LOUT and COUT, shape the overall modulator small-signal transfer function by contributing a double pole break frequency at FLC and a zero at FESR . VIN +3.3VIN OSC Q3 DRIVE2 R12 VOUT2 COUT2 DRIVER PWM COMP C4 LOUT FB2 ISL6529A R5 + + ∆VOSC PHASE R6 CO VOUT + ESR (PARASITIC) ZFB V OUT2 R5 = 0.8 × 1 + -------- R6 VE/A FIGURE 5. OUTPUT VOLTAGE SELECTION OF THE LINEAR To ensure the parallel combination of the feedback resistors meets this criteria, choose a target value for RFB of less than 5kΩ and then apply the following equations: V OUT2 R5 = ------------------- × R FB V REF ZIN + VREF ERROR AMP DETAILED COMPENSATION COMPONENTS ZFB C2 C1 (EQ. 3) C3 R2 (EQ. 4) FB + where VOUT2 is the desired linear regulator output voltage and VREF is the internal reference voltage, 0.8V. For an output voltage of 0.8V, simply populate R5 with a value less than 5kΩ and do not populate R6. Converter Shutdown R3 R1 COMP R5 × V REF R6 = ---------------------------------------V OUT2 – V REF VOUT ZIN ISL6529A 0.8V FIGURE 6. VOLTAGE-MODE BUCK CONVERTER COMPENSATION DESIGN Modulator Break Frequency Equations Pulling and holding the FB2 pin above a typical threshold of 1.28V will shutdown both regulators. Upon release of the FB2 pin, the regulators enter into a soft-start cycle which brings both outputs back into regulation. PWM Controller Feedback Compensation A simplified representation of the voltage-mode control loop used for output regulation by the converter is shown in 9 1 F LC = ---------------------------------------2π × L O × C O (EQ. 5) 1 F ESR = ----------------------------------------2π × ESR × C O (EQ. 6) The compensation network consists of the error amplifier and the impedance networks ZIN and ZFB . They provide the link between the modulator transfer function and a FN9127.1 December 28, 2004 ISL6529A controllable closed loop transfer function of VOUT/VREF. The goal of component selection for the compensation network is to provide a loop gain with high 0dB crossing frequency (f0dB) and adequate phase margin. Phase margin is the difference between the closed loop phase at f0dB and 180 degrees. Compensation Break Frequency Equations Poles: 1 F P1 = ------------------------------------------------------C1 × C2 2π × R 2 × ---------------------- C1 + C2 1 F P2 = ----------------------------------2π × R 3 × C3 (EQ. 8) (EQ. 9) Zeros: 1 F Z1 = ----------------------------------2π × R 2 × C1 (EQ. 10) 1 F Z2 = ------------------------------------------------------2π × ( R1 + R3 ) × C3 (EQ. 11) Follow this procedure for selecting compensation components by locating the poles and zeros of the compensation network: 1. Set the loop gain (R2/R1) to provide a converter bandwidth of one quarter of the switching frequency. procedure should yield a compensation gain similar to the curve plotted. The open loop error amplifier gain bounds the compensation gain. Check the compensation gain at FP2 with the capabilities of the error amplifier. The compensation gain uses external impedance networks ZFB and ZIN to provide a stable, high bandwidth (BW) overall loop. A stable control loop has a gain crossing with -20dB/decade slope and a phase margin greater than 45 degrees. Include worst case component variations when determining phase margin. Linear Regulator Feedback Compensation The regulator may be compensated with a series 6.8kΩ resistor and a 470pF capacitor connected between FB2 and DRIVE2. This will provide compensation for all loads and ranges of output capacitor values and a range of capacitor ESR values from aluminum electrolytic to low-ESR organic polymer capacitors. This will not insure optimum load transient response since the regulator system, like an internally compensated operational amplifier is overcompensated. 3. Position the second compensation zero, FZ2, at the output filter double pole, FLC. To optimize transient response, when required, the regulator should be in the actual application circuit with the desired output capacitors and associated PC board parasitics and load. The value of C4 would be reduced and the series resistor, R12 adjusted for optimum rise and fall time, with a minimum of overshoot. 4. Locate the first compensation pole, FP1, at the output filter ESR zero, FESR. Application Guidelines 5. Position the second compensation pole at half the converter switching frequency, FSW. Layout Considerations 2. Place the first compensation zero, FZ1, below the output filter double pole (~75% FLC). 6. Check gain against error amplifier’s open-loop gain. 7. Estimate phase margin; repeat if necessary. FZ1 FZ2 FP1 FP2 100 OPEN LOOP ERROR AMP GAIN V IN 20 log ------------------ V OSC 80 GAIN (dB) 60 40 COMPENSATION GAIN 20 0 -20 R2 20 log --------- R1 -40 MODULATOR GAIN -60 10 100 LOOP GAIN FLC 1K FESR 10K 100K 1M 10M Layout is very important in high frequency switching converter design. With power devices switching efficiently at 600kHz, the resulting current transitions from one device to another cause voltage spikes across the interconnecting impedances and parasitic circuit elements. These voltage spikes can degrade efficiency, radiate noise into the circuit, and lead to device overvoltage stress. Careful component layout and printed circuit board design minimizes the voltage spikes in the converters. As an example, consider the turn-off transition of the PWM MOSFET. Prior to turn-off, the MOSFET is carrying the full load current. During turn-off, current stops flowing in the MOSFET and is picked up by the lower MOSFET and parasitic diode. Any parasitic inductance in the switched current path generates a large voltage spike during the switching interval. Careful component selection, tight layout of the critical components, and short, wide traces minimizes the magnitude of voltage spikes. FREQUENCY (Hz) FIGURE 7. ASYMPTOTIC BODE PLOT OF CONVERTER GAIN Figure 7 shows an asymptotic plot of the DC-DC converter’s gain vs. frequency. The actual modulator gain has a high gain peak dependent on the quality factor (Q) of the output filter, which is not shown in Figure 7. Using the above 10 There are two sets of critical components in a DC-DC converter using the ISL6529A. The switching components are the most critical because they switch large amounts of energy, and therefore tend to generate large amounts of noise. Next are the small signal components which connect to sensitive nodes or supply critical bypass current and signal coupling. FN9127.1 December 28, 2004 ISL6529A A multi-layer printed circuit board is recommended. Figure 8 shows the connections of the critical components in the converter. Note that capacitors CIN and COUT could each represent numerous physical capacitors. Dedicate one solid layer, usually a middle layer of the PC board, for a ground plane and make all critical component ground connections through vias to this layer. Dedicate another solid layer as a power plane and break this plane into smaller islands of common voltage levels. Keep the metal runs from the PHASE terminal to the output inductor short. The power plane should support the input and output power nodes. Use copper filled polygons on the top and bottom circuit layers for the phase node. Use the remaining printed circuit layers for small signal wiring. The wiring traces from the UGATE pin to the MOSFET gate should be kept short and wide enough to easily handle the 1A of drive current. The switching components should be placed close to the ISL6529A first. Minimize the length of the connections between the input capacitors, CIN, and the power switches by placing them nearby. Position both the ceramic and bulk input capacitors as close to the upper MOSFET drain as possible. Position the output inductor and output capacitors between the upper MOSFET and lower diode and the load. 12VCC CBP Q1 VOUT1 Q2 LGATE COMP LOAD PHASE ISL6529A COUT1 C2 C1 R2 R1 FB C3 R3 R4 +3.3 VIN Q3 DRIVE2 R5 PWM Regulator Output Capacitors LOUT +12 VCC UGATE Output capacitors are required to filter the output and supply the load transient current. The filtering requirements are a function of switching frequency and output current ripple. The load transient requirements are a function of the transient load current slew rate (di/dt) and magnitude. These requirements are generally met with a mix of capacitors and careful layout. High frequency decoupling capacitors should be placed as close to the power pins of the load as physically possible. Be careful not to add inductance in the circuit board wiring that could cancel the usefulness of these low inductance components. Consult with the manufacturer of the load on specific decoupling requirements. 5VCC PGND Output Capacitor Selection CIN +5 VCC CBP Component Selection Guidelines Modern digital ICs can produce high transient load slew rates. High frequency capacitors initially supply the transient current and slow the load rate-of-change seen by the bulk capacitors. The bulk filter capacitor selection is generally determined by the effective series resistance (ESR) and voltage rating requirements rather than actual capacitance requirements. +3.3 VIN GND The critical small signal components include any bypass capacitors, feedback components, and compensation components. Position the bypass capacitors, CBP, close to the VCC pin with a via directly to the ground plane. Place the PWM converter compensation components close to the FB and COMP pins. The feedback resistors for both regulators should also be located as close as possible to the relevant FB pin with vias tied straight to the ground plane as required. VOUT2 FB2 COUT2 LOAD R6 KEY Specialized low-ESR capacitors intended for switchingregulator applications are recommended for the bulk capacitors. The bulk capacitor’s ESR determines the output ripple voltage and the initial voltage drop following a high slew-rate transient edge. Aluminum electrolytic, tantalum, and special polymer capacitor ESR values are related to the case size with lower ESR available in larger case sizes. However, the equivalent series inductance (ESL) of these capacitors increases with case size and can reduce the usefulness of the capacitor to high slew-rate transient loading. Unfortunately, ESL is not a specified parameter. Work with your capacitor supplier and measure the capacitor’s impedance with frequency to select a suitable component. In most cases, multiple electrolytic capacitors of small case size perform better than a single large case capacitor. ISLAND ON POWER PLANE LAYER ISLAND ON CIRCUIT PLANE LAYER VIA CONNECTION TO GROUND PLANE FIGURE 8. PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD POWER PLANES AND ISLANDS 11 PWM Output Inductor Selection The PWM converter requires an output inductor. The output inductor is selected to meet the output voltage ripple requirements and sets the converter response time to a load transient. The inductor value determines the converter’s FN9127.1 December 28, 2004 ISL6529A ripple current and the ripple voltage is also a function of the ripple current. The ripple voltage and current are approximated by the following equations: V IN – V OUT V OUT ∆I = -------------------------------- × ---------------FS × L V IN (EQ. 11) ∆V OUT = ∆I × ESR (EQ. 12) Increasing the value of inductance reduces the output ripple current and voltage ripple. However, increasing the inductance value will slow the converter response time to a load transient. One of the parameters limiting the converter’s response to a load transient is the time required to slew the inductor current. Given a sufficiently fast control loop design, the ISL6529A will provide either 0% or 100% duty cycle in response to a load transient. The response time is the time interval required to slew the inductor current from an initial current value to the final current level. During this interval the difference between the inductor current and the load current must be supplied by the output capacitor(s). Minimizing the response time can minimize the output capacitance required. The response time to a transient is different for the application of load and the removal of load. The following equations give the approximate response time interval for application and removal of a transient load: L O × I TRAN t RISE = ------------------------------V IN – V OUT (EQ. 13) L O × I TRAN t FALL = -----------------------------V OUT (EQ. 14) where ITRAN is the transient load current step, tRISE is the response time to the application of load, and tFALL is the response time to the removal of load. With a +3.3V input source, the worst case response time can be either at the application or removal of load and dependent upon the output voltage setting. Be sure to check both of these equations at the minimum and maximum output levels for the worst case response time. Input Capacitor Selection The important parameters for the bulk input capacitors are the voltage rating and the RMS current rating. For reliable operation, select bulk input capacitors with voltage and current ratings above the maximum input voltage and largest RMS current required by the circuit. The capacitor voltage rating should be at least 1.25 times greater than the maximum input voltage and a voltage rating of 1.5 times is a conservative guideline. The RMS current rating requirement 12 for the input capacitor of a buck regulator is approximately 1/2 of the summation of the DC load current. Use a mix of input bypass capacitors to control the voltage overshoot across the switching MOSFETs. Use ceramic capacitance for the high frequency decoupling and bulk capacitors to supply the RMS current. Small ceramic capacitors can be placed very close to the upper MOSFET to suppress the voltage induced in the parasitic circuit impedances. Connect them directly to ground with a via placed very close to the ceramic capacitor footprint. For a through-hole design, several aluminum electrolytic capacitors may be needed. For surface mount designs, tantalum or special polymer capacitors can be used, but caution must be exercised with regard to the capacitor surge current rating. These capacitors must be capable of handling the surge-current at power-up. TRANSISTOR SELECTION/CONSIDERATIONS The ISL6529A requires three external transistors. One N-Channel MOSFET is used as the upper switch in a standard buck topology PWM converter. Another MOSFET is used as the lower synchronous switch. The linear controller drives the gate of an N-Channel MOS transistor used as the series pass element. The MOSFET transistors should be selected based upon rDS(ON) , gate supply requirements, and thermal management considerations. Upper MOSFET SWITCH Selection In high-current applications, the MOSFET power dissipation, package selection and heatsink are the dominant design factors. The power dissipation includes two loss components; conduction loss and switching loss. The conduction losses account for a large portion of the power dissipation of the upper MOSFET. Switching losses also contribute to the overall MOSFET power loss. P ConductionUpper ≅ I o2 × r DS ( on ) × D (EQ. 15) 1 P Switching ≅ --- I o × V IN × t SW × F SW 2 (EQ. 16) where Io is the maximum load current, D is the duty cycle of the converter (defined as VO/VIN), tSW is the switching interval, and FSW is the PWM switching frequency. The lower MOSFET has only conduction loses since it switches with zero voltage across the device. Conduction loss is: P ConductionLower ≅ I o2 × r DS ( on ) × ( 1 – D ) (EQ. 17) These equations assume linear voltage-current transitions and are approximations. The gate-charge losses are dissipated by the ISL6529A and do not heat the MOSFET. However, large gate-charge increases the switching interval, tSW, which increases the upper MOSFET switching losses. FN9127.1 December 28, 2004 ISL6529A Ensure that the MOSFET is within its maximum junction temperature at high ambient temperature by calculating the temperature rise according to package thermal-resistance specifications. A separate heatsink may be necessary depending upon MOSFET power, package type, ambient temperature, air flow, and load current requirements. N-Channel MOSFET Transistor Selection The gate drive to the switching transistors ranges from slightly below 12V to ground. Because of the large voltage swing, logic-level transistors are not necessary in this application. The power dissipated in the linear regulator is: The main criteria for selection of the linear regulator pass transistor is package selection for efficient removal of heat. Select a package and heatsink that maintains the junction temperature below the rating with a maximum expected ambient temperature. P LINEAR ≅ I O × ( V IN – V OUT ) (EQ. 18) where IO is the maximum output current and VOUT is the nominal output voltage of the linear regulator. However, if logic-level transistors or transistors with low VGS(on) are used, close attention to layout guidelines should be exercised, as the low gate threshold could lead to some shoot-through despite counteracting circuitry present aboard the ISL6529A. Linear Regulator Output Capacitors The output capacitors for the linear regulator provide dynamic load current. Output capacitors should be selected for transient load regulation. ISL6529A Converter Application Circuit L2 +3.3V 1µH C7 1000µF +12V +5V C15 1µF C5 1µF Q3 5VCC R13 1.0kΩ VOUT2 (1A) R5 C4 470pF R12 6.8kΩ ISL6529A C12 1500µF L1 Q2 4.7µH GND IRF7313 IR Q3 L1 MTD3055V Fairchild 919AS-4R7M 919AS-1R0N TOKO 1.6V C9 470µF FB PGND C10 1µF C1 47nF R6 2.15kΩ Q1, Q2 VOUT1 (6A) LGATE R2 10.7kΩ L2 Q1 UGATE COMP 4.64kΩ C14 1µF 12VCC DRIVE2 FB2 2.5V C8 4.7µF C6 470µF R4 1.0kΩ C2 1.2nF R1 1.0kΩ R3 10Ω C3 47nF TOKO FIGURE 9. POWER SUPPLY APPLICATION CIRCUIT FOR A GRAPHICS CONTROLLER 13 FN9127.1 December 28, 2004 ISL6529A Quad Flat No-Lead Plastic Package (QFN) Micro Lead Frame Plastic Package (MLFP) L16.5x5B 16 LEAD QUAD FLAT NO-LEAD PLASTIC PACKAGE (COMPLIANT TO JEDEC MO-220VHHB ISSUE C) MILLIMETERS SYMBOL MIN NOMINAL A 0.80 A1 - A2 - A3 b NOTES 0.90 1.00 - - 0.05 - - 1.00 9 0.20 REF 0.28 D 0.33 9 0.40 5, 8 5.00 BSC D1 D2 MAX - 4.75 BSC 2.95 3.10 9 3.25 7, 8 E 5.00 BSC - E1 4.75 BSC 9 E2 2.95 e 3.10 3.25 7, 8 0.80 BSC - k 0.25 - - - L 0.35 0.60 0.75 8 L1 - - 0.15 10 N 16 2 Nd 4 3 Ne 4 3 P - - 0.60 9 θ - - 12 9 Rev. 1 10/02 NOTES: 1. Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to ASME Y14.5-1994. 2. N is the number of terminals. 3. Nd and Ne refer to the number of terminals on each D and E. 4. All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles are in degrees. 5. Dimension b applies to the metallized terminal and is measured between 0.15mm and 0.30mm from the terminal tip. 6. The configuration of the pin #1 identifier is optional, but must be located within the zone indicated. The pin #1 identifier may be either a mold or mark feature. 7. Dimensions D2 and E2 are for the exposed pads which provide improved electrical and thermal performance. 8. Nominal dimensions are provided to assist with PCB Land Pattern Design efforts, see Intersil Technical Brief TB389. 9. Features and dimensions A2, A3, D1, E1, P & θ are present when Anvil singulation method is used and not present for saw singulation. 10. Depending on the method of lead termination at the edge of the package, a maximum 0.15mm pull back (L1) maybe present. L minus L1 to be equal to or greater than 0.3mm. 14 FN9127.1 December 28, 2004 ISL6529A Small Outline Plastic Packages (SOIC) M14.15 (JEDEC MS-012-AB ISSUE C) N INDEX AREA 0.25(0.010) M H 14 LEAD NARROW BODY SMALL OUTLINE PLASTIC PACKAGE B M E INCHES -B- 1 2 3 L SEATING PLANE -A- h x 45o A D -C- µα e A1 B 0.25(0.010) M C A M SYMBOL MIN MAX MIN MAX NOTES A 0.0532 0.0688 1.35 1.75 - A1 0.0040 0.0098 0.10 0.25 - B 0.013 0.020 0.33 0.51 9 C 0.0075 0.0098 0.19 0.25 - D 0.3367 0.3444 8.55 8.75 3 E 0.1497 0.1574 3.80 4.00 4 e C 0.10(0.004) B S 0.050 BSC 1. Symbols are defined in the “MO Series Symbol List” in Section 2.2 of Publication Number 95. 1.27 BSC - H 0.2284 0.2440 5.80 6.20 - h 0.0099 0.0196 0.25 0.50 5 L 0.016 0.050 0.40 1.27 6 N NOTES: MILLIMETERS α 14 0o 14 8o 0o 7 8o Rev. 0 12/93 2. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1982. 3. Dimension “D” does not include mold flash, protrusions or gate burrs. Mold flash, protrusion and gate burrs shall not exceed 0.15mm (0.006 inch) per side. 4. Dimension “E” does not include interlead flash or protrusions. Interlead flash and protrusions shall not exceed 0.25mm (0.010 inch) per side. 5. The chamfer on the body is optional. If it is not present, a visual index feature must be located within the crosshatched area. 6. “L” is the length of terminal for soldering to a substrate. 7. “N” is the number of terminal positions. 8. Terminal numbers are shown for reference only. 9. The lead width “B”, as measured 0.36mm (0.014 inch) or greater above the seating plane, shall not exceed a maximum value of 0.61mm (0.024 inch). 10. Controlling dimension: MILLIMETER. Converted inch dimensions are not necessarily exact. All Intersil U.S. products are manufactured, assembled and tested utilizing ISO9000 quality systems. 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