DATASHEET

ISL6622A
®
Data Sheet
March 19, 2009
VR11.1 Compatible Synchronous
Rectified Buck MOSFET Drivers
Features
• Dual MOSFET Drives for Synchronous Rectified Bridge
The ISL6622A is a high frequency MOSFET driver designed
to drive upper and lower power N-Channel MOSFETs in a
synchronous rectified buck converter topology. The advanced
PWM protocol of ISL6622A is specifically designed to work
with Intersil VR11.1 controllers and combined with
N-Channel MOSFETs, form a complete core-voltage regulator
solution for advanced microprocessors. When ISL6622A
detects a PSI protocol sent by an Intersil VR11.1 controller, it
activates Diode Emulation (DE) operation; otherwise, it
operates in normal Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM)
PWM mode.
In the 8 Ld SOIC package, the ISL6622A drives the upper
gate to 12V while the lower get can be driven from 5V to 12V.
The 10 Ld DFN part allows for more flexibility. The upper gate
can be driven from 5V to 12V using the UVCC pin and the
lower gate can also be driven from 5V to 12V using the LVCC
pin. This provides the flexibility necessary to optimize
applications involving trade-offs between gate charge and
conduction losses.
To further enhance light load efficiency, the ISL6622A
enables diode emulation operation during PSI mode. This
allows Discontinuous Conduction Mode (DCM) by detecting
when the inductor current reaches zero and subsequently
turning off the low side MOSFET to prevent it from sinking
current.
An advanced adaptive shoot-through protection is integrated
to prevent both the upper and lower MOSFETs from
conducting simultaneously and to minimize dead time. The
ISL6622A has a 20kΩ integrated high-side gate-to-source
resistor to prevent self turn-on due to high input bus dV/dt.
This driver adds an overvoltage protection feature
operational while VCC is below its POR threshold; the
PHASE node is connected to the gate of the low side
MOSFET (LGATE) via a 10kΩ resistor limiting the output
voltage of the converter close to the gate threshold of the low
side MOSFET, dependent on the current being shunted,
which provides some protection to the load should the upper
MOSFET(s) become shorted.
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• Advanced Adaptive Zero Shoot-Through Protection
• 36V Internal Bootstrap Schottky Diode
• Diode Emulation For Enhanced Light Load Efficiency
• Bootstrap Capacitor Overcharging Prevention
• Supports High Switching Frequency
- 3A Sinking Current Capability
- Fast Rise/Fall Times and Low Propagation Delays
• Advanced PWM Protocol (Patent Pending) to Support PSI
Mode, Diode Emulation, Three-State Operation
• Pre-POR Overvoltage Protection for Start-up and
Shutdown
• VCC Undervoltage Protection
• Expandable Bottom Copper Pad for Enhanced Heat
Sinking
• Dual Flat No-Lead (DFN) Package
- Near Chip-Scale Package Footprint; Improves PCB
Efficiency and Thinner in Profile
• Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
• High Light Load Efficiency Voltage Regulators
• Core Regulators for Advanced Microprocessors
• High Current DC/DC Converters
• High Frequency and High Efficiency VRM and VRD
Related Literature
• Technical Brief TB363 “Guidelines for Handling and
Processing Moisture Sensitive Surface Mount Devices
(SMDs)”
• Technical Brief TB417 “Designing Stable Compensation
Networks for Single Phase Voltage Mode Buck
Regulators” for Power Train Design, Layout Guidelines,
and Feedback Compensation Design
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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ISL6622A
Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
(Note)
PART
MARKING
TEMP. RANGE
(°C)
PACKAGE
(Pb-Free)
PKG.
DWG. #
ISL6622ACBZ*
6622A CBZ
0 to +70
8 Ld SOIC
M8.15
ISL6622ACRZ*
622A
0 to +70
10 Ld 3x3 DFN
L10.3x3
ISL6622AIBZ*
6622A IBZ
-40 to +85
8 Ld SOIC
M8.15
ISL6622AIRZ*
22AI
-40 to +85
10 Ld 3x3 DFN
L10.3x3
*Add “-T” suffix for tape and reel. Please refer to TB347 for details on reel specifications.
NOTE: These Intersil Pb-free plastic packaged products employ special Pb-free material sets, molding compounds/die attach materials, and 100%
matte tin plate plus anneal (e3 termination finish, which is RoHS compliant and compatible with both SnPb and Pb-free soldering operations). Intersil
Pb-free products are MSL classified at Pb-free peak reflow temperatures that meet or exceed the Pb-free requirements of IPC/JEDEC J STD-020.
Pinouts
ISL6622A
(10 LD 3x3 DFN)
TOP VIEW
ISL6622A
(8 LD SOIC)
TOP VIEW
UGATE
1
8
PHASE
BOOT
2
7
VCC
PWM
3
6
LVCC
GND
4
5
LGATE
UGATE
1
10 PHASE
BOOT
2
9
VCC
NC
3
8
UVCC
PWM
4
7
LVCC
GND
5
6
LGATE
PAD
Block Diagrams
ISL6622A
UVCC
BOOT
UGATE
20k
VCC
PHASE
+5V
PRE-POR OVP
FEATURES
11.2k
SHOOTTHROUGH
PROTECTION
LVCC
10k
POR/
PWM
LVCC
CONTROL
9.6k
LOGIC
LGATE
GND
UVCC = VCC FOR SOIC
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Typical Application Circuit
+12V
+5V
VIN
BOOT
LVCC
+5V
VCC
UGATE
PHASE
ISL6622A
DRIVER
LGATE
DAC
COMP VCC
FB
GND
PWM
REF
VDIFF
VSEN
PWM1
RGND
VTT
ISEN1-
EN_VTT
+5V
VIN
BOOT
+12V
PVCC
ISEN1+
VR_RDY
UGATE
VID7
ISL6334
ISL6334
VID6
VCC
VID5
PHASE
ISL6612
DRIVER
LGATE
VID4
PWM2
VID3
VID2
GND
PWM
ISEN2-
VID1
ISEN2+
VID0
+5V
PSI
PWM3
VR_FAN
+12V
VIN
BOOT
PVCC
µP
LOAD
ISEN3-
VR_HOT
UGATE
ISEN3+
VIN
PHASE
VCC
ISL6612
DRIVER
EN_PWR
LGATE
GND
PWM
GND
PWM4
IMON
ISEN4-
ISEN4+
TCOMP
TM
+5V
+5V
OFS
FS
SS
+12V
VIN
BOOT
PVCC
+5V
UGATE
PHASE
VCC
ISL6612
DRIVER
NTC
LGATE
PWM
3
GND
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Thermal Information
Supply Voltage (VCC, UVCC, LVCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15V
BOOT Voltage (VBOOT-GND). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36V
Input Voltage (VPWM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V to 7V
UGATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VPHASE - 0.3VDC to VBOOT + 0.3V
VPHASE - 3.5V (<100ns Pulse Width, 2µJ) to VBOOT + 0.3V
LGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GND - 0.3VDC to VLVCC + 0.3V
GND - 5V (<100ns Pulse Width, 2µJ) to VLVCC + 0.3V
PHASE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3VDC to 15VDC
GND - 8V (<400ns, 20µJ) to 30V (<200ns, VBOOT-GND < 36V)
Thermal Resistance
θJA (°C/W)
θJC (°C/W)
SOIC Package (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . .
100
N/A
DFN Package (Notes 2, 3) . . . . . . . . . .
48
7
Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . .-65°C to +150°C
Pb-free reflow profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see link below
http://www.intersil.com/pbfree/Pb-FreeReflow.asp
Recommended Operating Conditions
Ambient Temperature Range
ISL6622AIBZ, ISL6622AIRZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40°C to +85°C
ISL6622ACBZ, ISL6622ACRZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to +70°C
Maximum Operating Junction Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . +125°C
Supply Voltage, VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.8V to 13.2V
Supply Voltage Range, UVCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75V to 13.2V
Supply Voltage Range, LVCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75V to 13.2V
CAUTION: Do not operate at or near the maximum ratings listed for extended periods of time. Exposure to such conditions may adversely impact product reliability and
result in failures not covered by warranty.
NOTES:
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.
4. Limits should be considered typical and are not production tested.
Electrical Specifications
Recommended Operating Conditions. Parameters with MIN and/or MAX limits are 100% tested at +25°C,
unless otherwise specified. Temperature limits established by characterization and are not
production tested.
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
ISL6622ACBZ and ISL6622AIBZ,
fPWM = 300kHz, VVCC = 12V
-
7
-
mA
-
3.5
-
mA
ISL6622ACRZ and ISL6622AIRZ,
fPWM = 300kHz, VVCC = 12V
-
4
-
mA
-
3.5
-
mA
-
3
-
mA
ISL6622ACBZ and ISL6622AIBZ,
PWM Transition from 0V to 2.5V
-
5.5
-
mA
-
0.15
-
mA
ISL6622ACRZ and ISL6622AIRZ,
PWM Transition from 0V to 2.5V
-
5
-
mA
-
0.15
-
mA
-
0.5
-
mA
6.25
6.45
6.70
V
VCC SUPPLY CURRENT (Note 4)
No Load Switching Supply Current
IVCC
ILVCC
IVCC
ILVCC
IUVCC
Standby Supply Current
IVCC
ILVCC
IVCC
ILVCC
IUVCC
POWER-ON RESET
VCC Rising Threshold
VCC Falling Threshold
4.8
5.0
5.25
V
LVCC Rising Threshold
4.25
4.4
4.55
V
LVCC Falling Threshold
3.3
3.4
3.55
V
-
500
-
µA
PWM INPUT (See “TIMING DIAGRAM” on page 6)
Input Current (Note 4)
IPWM
VPWM = 5V
VPWM = 0V
-
-430
-
µA
PWM Rising Threshold (Note 4)
VCC = 12V
-
3.4
-
V
PWM Falling Threshold (Note 4)
VCC = 12V
-
1.6
-
V
Three-State Lower Gate Falling Threshold (Note 4)
VCC = 12V
-
1.6
-
V
Three-State Lower Gate Rising Threshold (Note 4)
VCC = 12V
-
1.1
-
V
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Electrical Specifications
Recommended Operating Conditions. Parameters with MIN and/or MAX limits are 100% tested at +25°C,
unless otherwise specified. Temperature limits established by characterization and are not
production tested. (Continued)
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Three-State Upper Gate Rising Threshold (Note 4)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
VCC = 12V
TEST CONDITIONS
-
3.2
-
V
Three-State Upper Gate Falling Threshold (Note 4)
VCC = 12V
-
2.8
-
V
UGATE Rise Time (Note 4)
tRU
VVCC = 12V, 3nF Load, 10% to 90%
-
26
-
ns
LGATE Rise Time (Note 4)
tRL
VVCC = 12V, 3nF Load, 10% to 90%
-
18
-
ns
UGATE Fall Time (Note 4)
tFU
VVCC = 12V, 3nF Load, 90% to 10%
-
18
-
ns
LGATE Fall Time (Note 4)
tFL
VVCC = 12V, 3nF Load, 90% to 10%
-
12
-
ns
-
ns
UGATE Turn-On Propagation Delay (Note 4)
tPDHU
VVCC = 12V, 3nF Load, Adaptive
-
20
LGATE Turn-On Propagation Delay (Note 4)
tPDHL
VVCC = 12V, 3nF Load, Adaptive
-
10
-
ns
UGATE Turn-Off Propagation Delay (Note 4)
tPDLU
VVCC = 12V, 3nF Load
-
10
-
ns
LGATE Turn-Off Propagation Delay (Note 4)
tPDLL
VVCC = 12V, 3nF Load
-
10
-
ns
tPDTS
VVCC = 12V, 3nF Load
LG/UG Three-State Propagation Delay (Note 4)
Diode Braking Holdoff Time (Note 4)
tUG_OFF_DB VVCC = 12V
Minimum LGATE On-Time at Diode Emulation
tLG_ON_DM
VVCC = 12V
Upper Drive Source Current
IU_SOURCE
VVCC = 12V, 3nF Load
Upper Drive Source Impedance
RU_SOURCE 20mA Source Current
-
10
-
ns
-
60
-
ns
230
330
450
ns
-
1.25
-
A
OUTPUT (Note 4)
-
2
-
Ω
Upper Drive Sink Current
IU_SINK
VVCC = 12V, 3nF Load
-
2
-
A
Upper Drive Sink Impedance
RU_SINK
20mA Sink Current
-
1.35
-
Ω
Lower Drive Source Current
IL_SOURCE
Lower Drive Source Impedance
RL_SOURCE 20mA Source Current
VVCC = 12V, 3nF Load
-
2
-
A
-
1.35
-
Ω
Lower Drive Sink Current
IL_SINK
VVCC = 12V, 3nF Load
-
3
-
A
Lower Drive Sink Impedance
RL_SINK
20mA Sink Current
-
0.9
-
Ω
Functional Pin Descriptions
PACKAGE PIN #
SOIC
DFN
PIN
SYMBOL
1
1
UGATE
Upper gate drive output. Connect to gate of high-side power N-Channel MOSFET.
2
2
BOOT
Floating bootstrap supply pin for the upper gate drive. Connect the bootstrap capacitor between this pin and the
PHASE pin. The bootstrap capacitor provides the charge to turn on the upper MOSFET. See “Internal Bootstrap
Device” on page 7 for guidance in choosing the capacitor value.
-
3
NC
3
4
PWM
The PWM signal is the control input for the driver. The PWM signal can enter three distinct states during operation;
see “Description” on page 6 for further details. Connect this pin to the PWM output of the controller.
4
5
GND
Bias and reference ground. All signals are referenced to this node. It is also the power-ground return of the driver.
5
6
LGATE
6
7
LVCC
This pin supplies power to the lower gate drive. Its operating range is +5V to +12V. Place a high quality low ESR
ceramic capacitor from this pin to GND.
-
8
UVCC
This pin supplies power to the upper gate drive. Its operating range is +5V to +12V. Place a high quality low ESR
ceramic capacitor from this pin to GND.
7
9
VCC
Connect this pin to 12V bias supply. This pin supplies power to the upper gate in the SOIC. Place a high quality
low ESR ceramic capacitor from this pin to GND.
8
10
PHASE
Connect this pin to the SOURCE of the upper MOSFET and the DRAIN of the lower MOSFET. This pin provides
a return path for the upper gate drive.
-
11
PAD
FUNCTION
No Connect
Lower gate drive output. Connect to gate of the low-side power N-Channel MOSFET.
Connect this pad to the power ground plane (GND) via thermally enhanced connection.
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1.5V < PWM < 3.2V
1.0V< PWM < 2.6V
PWM
tPDLU
tPDHU
tPDTS
tUG_OFF_DB
tPDTS
UGATE
tFU
tRU
LGATE
tFL
tRL
tTSSHD
tPDLL
tPDHL
FIGURE 1. TIMING DIAGRAM
Description
Operation and Adaptive Shoot-through Protection
Designed for high speed switching, the ISL6622A MOSFET
driver controls both high-side and low-side N-Channel FETs
from one externally provided PWM signal.
A rising transition on PWM initiates the turn-off of the lower
MOSFET (see Figure 1). After a short propagation delay
[tPDLL], the lower gate begins to fall. Typical fall time [tFL] is
provided in the “Electrical Specifications” on page 5. Following
a 25ns blanking period, adaptive shoot-through circuitry
monitors the LGATE voltage and turns on the upper gate
following a short delay time [tPDHU] after the LGATE voltage
drops below ~1.75V. The upper gate drive then begins to rise
[tRU] and the upper MOSFET turns on.
A falling transition on PWM indicates the turn-off of the upper
MOSFET and the turn-on of the lower MOSFET. A short
propagation delay [tPDLU] is encountered before the upper
gate begins to fall [tFU]. The adaptive shoot-through circuitry
monitors the UGATE-PHASE voltage and turns on the lower
MOSFET a short delay time [tPDHL] after the upper
MOSFET’s PHASE voltage drops below +0.8V or 40ns after
the upper MOSFET’s gate voltage [UGATE-PHASE] drops
below ~1.75V. The lower gate then rises [tRL], turning on the
lower MOSFET. These methods prevent both the lower and
upper MOSFETs from conducting simultaneously
(shoot-through), while adapting the dead-time to the gate
charge characteristics of the MOSFETs being used.
This driver is optimized for voltage regulators with large step
down ratio. The lower MOSFET is usually sized larger
compared to the upper MOSFET because the lower MOSFET
conducts for a longer time during a switching period. The
lower gate driver is therefore sized much larger to meet this
application requirement. The 0.8Ω ON-resistance and 3A sink
current capability enable the lower gate driver to absorb the
current injected into the lower gate through the drain-to-gate
capacitor of the lower MOSFET and help prevent
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shoot-through caused by the self turn-on of the lower
MOSFET due to high dV/dt of the switching node.
Advanced PWM Protocol (Patent Pending)
The advanced PWM protocol of ISL6622A is specifically
designed to work with Intersil VR11.1 controllers. When
ISL6622A detects a PSI protocol sent by an Intersil VR11.1
controller, it turns on diode emulation operation; otherwise, it
remains in normal CCM PWM mode.
Another unique feature of ISL6622A and other Intersil
drivers is the addition of a three-state shutdown window to
the PWM input. If the PWM signal enters and remains within
the shutdown window for a set holdoff time, the driver
outputs are disabled and both MOSFET gates are pulled and
held low. The shutdown state is removed when the PWM
signal moves outside the shutdown window. Otherwise, the
PWM rising and falling thresholds outlined in the “Electrical
Specifications” on page 4 determine when the lower and
upper gates are enabled. This feature helps prevent a
negative transient on the output voltage when the output is
shut down, eliminating the Schottky diode that is used in
some systems for protecting the load from reversed output
voltage events.
Note that the LGATE will not turn off until the diode
emulation minimum LGATE ON-time of 350ns is expired for
a PWM low to tri-level (2.5V) transition.
Power-On Reset (POR) Function
During initial start-up, the VCC voltage rise is monitored.
Once the rising VCC voltage exceeds rising POR threshold,
operation of the driver is enabled and the PWM input signal
takes control of the gate drives. If VCC drops below the
falling threshold, operation of the driver is disabled.
Pre-POR Overvoltage Protection
While VCC is below its POR level, the upper gate is held low
and LGATE is connected to the PHASE pin via an internal
10kΩ (typically) resistor. By connecting the PHASE node to the
gate of the low side MOSFET, the driver offers some passive
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protection to the load if the upper MOSFET(s) is or becomes
shorted. If the PHASE node goes higher than the gate
threshold of the lower MOSFET, it results in the progressive
turn-on of the device and the effective clamping of the PHASE
node’s rise. The actual PHASE node clamping level depends
on the lower MOSFET’s electrical characteristics, as well as the
characteristics of the input supply and the path connecting it to
the respective PHASE node.
Internal Bootstrap Device
The ISL6622A features an internal bootstrap Schottky diode.
Simply adding an external capacitor across the BOOT and
PHASE pins completes the bootstrap circuit. The bootstrap
function is also designed to prevent the bootstrap capacitor
from overcharging due to the large negative swing at the
trailing-edge of the PHASE node. This reduces voltage
stress on the BOOT to PHASE pins.
1.6
1.4
CBOOT_CAP (µF)
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
QGATE = 100nC
0.4
50nC
0.2
20nC
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
ΔVBOOT_CAP (V)
FIGURE 2. BOOTSTRAP CAPACITANCE vs BOOT RIPPLE
VOLTAGE
The bootstrap capacitor must have a maximum voltage
rating well above the maximum voltage intended for UVCC.
Its minimum capacitance value can be chosen from
Equation 1.
Q GATE
C BOOT_CAP ≥ -------------------------------------ΔV BOOT_CAP
(EQ. 1)
Q G1 • UVCC
Q GATE = ------------------------------------ • N Q1
V GS1
upper gate drive is fixed to VCC [+12V] in the SOIC, but the
lower drive rail can be driven from 5V to 12V using the LVCC
pin. In the DFN package, a separate UVCC pin is available
for the upper gate drive voltage to be driven from 5V to 12V
for efficiency optimization, while the lower gate can be driven
independently using the LVCC pin from 5V to 12V.
Diode Emulation
Diode emulation allows for higher converter efficiency under
light-load situations. With diode emulation active, the
ISL6622A detects the zero current crossing of the output
inductor and turns off LGATE. This prevents the low side
MOSFET from sinking current and ensures that
discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) is achieved. The
LGATE has a minimum on-time of 350ns in DCM mode.
Power Dissipation
Package power dissipation is mainly a function of the
switching frequency (FSW), the output drive impedance, the
external gate resistance, and the selected MOSFET’s internal
gate resistance and total gate charge. Calculating the power
dissipation in the driver for a desired application is critical to
ensure safe operation. Exceeding the maximum allowable
power dissipation level may push the IC beyond the maximum
recommended operating junction temperature. The DFN
package is more suitable for high frequency applications. See
“Layout Considerations” on page 8 for thermal transfer
improvement suggestions. When designing the driver into an
application, it is recommended that the following calculation is
used to ensure safe operation at the desired frequency for the
selected MOSFETs. The total gate drive power losses due to
the gate charge of MOSFETs and the driver’s internal circuitry
and their corresponding average driver current can be
estimated with Equations 2 and 3, respectively:
P Qg_TOT = P Qg_Q1 + P Qg_Q2 + I Q • VCC
(EQ. 2)
Q G1 • UVCC 2
P Qg_Q1 = --------------------------------------- • F SW • N Q1
V GS1
Q G2 • LVCC 2
P Qg_Q2 = -------------------------------------- • F SW • N Q2
V GS2
⎛ Q G1 • UVCC • NQ1 Q G2 • LVCC • N Q2⎞
I DR = ⎜ ------------------------------------------------------ + -----------------------------------------------------⎟ • F SW + I Q
V GS1
V GS2
⎝
⎠
(EQ. 3)
where QG1 is the amount of gate charge per upper MOSFET
at VGS1 gate-source voltage and NQ1 is the number of
control MOSFETs. The ΔVBOOT_CAP term is defined as the
allowable droop in the rail of the upper gate drive. Select
results are exemplified in Figure 2.
Gate Drive Voltage Versatility
The ISL6622A provides the user flexibility in choosing the
gate drive voltage for efficiency optimization. The ISL6622A
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where the gate charge (QG1 and QG2) is defined at a
particular gate to source voltage (VGS1and VGS2) in the
corresponding MOSFET data sheet; IQ is the driver’s total
quiescent current with no load at both drive outputs; NQ1
and NQ2 are number of upper and lower MOSFETs,
respectively; UVCC and LVCC are the drive voltages for
both upper and lower FETs, respectively. The IQ*VCC
product is the quiescent power of the driver without
capacitive load.
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The total gate drive power losses are dissipated among the
resistive components along the transition path, as outlined in
Equation 4. The drive resistance dissipates a portion of the
total gate drive power losses, the rest will be dissipated by the
external gate resistors (RG1 and RG2) and the internal gate
resistors (RGI1 and RGI2) of MOSFETs. Figures 3 and 4 show
the typical upper and lower gate drives turn-on current path.
P DR = P DR_UP + P DR_LOW + I Q • VCC
(EQ. 4)
R LO1
R HI1
⎛
⎞ P Qg_Q1
P DR_UP = ⎜ -------------------------------------- + ----------------------------------------⎟ • --------------------R
+
R
R
+
R
2
⎝ HI1
EXT1
LO1
EXT1⎠
R LO2
R HI2
⎛
⎞ P Qg_Q2
P DR_LOW = ⎜ -------------------------------------- + ----------------------------------------⎟ • --------------------2
⎝ R HI2 + R EXT2 R LO2 + R EXT2⎠
R GI1
R EXT1 = R G1 + ------------N
Q1
R GI2
R EXT2 = R G2 + ------------N
Q2
BOOT
UVCC
D
RLO1
G
RG1
CDS
RGI1
CGS
Q1
S
PHASE
FIGURE 3. TYPICAL UPPER-GATE DRIVE TURN-ON PATH
LVCC
D
CGD
RHI2
RLO2
G
RG2
CDS
RGI2
CGS
Q2
S
FIGURE 4. TYPICAL LOWER-GATE DRIVE TURN-ON PATH
Application Information
Layout Considerations
During switching of the devices, the parasitic inductances of
the PCB and the power devices’ packaging (both upper and
lower MOSFETs) leads to ringing, possibly in excess of the
absolute maximum rating of the devices. Careful layout can
help minimize such unwanted stress. The following advice is
meant to lead to an optimized layout:
• Keep decoupling loops (LVCC-GND and BOOT-PHASE)
as short as possible.
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• Minimize the inductance of the PHASE node: ideally, the
source of the upper and the drain of the lower MOSFET
should be as close as thermally allowable.
• Minimize the input current loop: connect the source of the
lower MOSFET to ground as close to the transistor pin as
feasible; input capacitors (especially ceramic decoupling)
should be placed as close to the drain of upper and source
of lower MOSFETs as possible.
In addition, for improved heat dissipation, place copper
underneath the IC whether it has an exposed pad or not. The
copper area can be extended beyond the bottom area of the
IC and/or connected to buried power ground plane(s) with
thermal vias. This combination of vias for vertical heat
escape, extended surface copper islands, and buried planes
combine to allow the IC and the power switches to achieve
their full thermal potential.
Upper MOSFET Self Turn-On Effects At Startup
CGD
RHI1
• Minimize trace inductance, especially low-impedance
lines: all power traces (UGATE, PHASE, LGATE, GND,
LVCC) should be short and wide, as much as possible.
Should the driver have insufficient bias voltage applied, its
outputs are floating. If the input bus is energized at a high
dV/dt rate while the driver outputs are floating, due to
self-coupling via the internal CGD of the MOSFET, the gate of
the upper MOSFET could momentarily rise up to a level
greater than the threshold voltage of the device, potentially
turning on the upper switch. Therefore, if such a situation
could conceivably be encountered, it is a common practice to
place a resistor (RUGPH) across the gate and source of the
upper MOSFET to suppress the Miller coupling effect. The
value of the resistor depends mainly on the input voltage’s
rate of rise, the CGD/CGS ratio, as well as the gate-source
threshold of the upper MOSFET. A higher dV/dt, a lower
CDS/CGS ratio, and a lower gate-source threshold upper FET
will require a smaller resistor to diminish the effect of the
internal capacitive coupling. For most applications, the
integrated 20kΩ resistor is sufficient, not affecting normal
performance and efficiency.
The coupling effect can be roughly estimated with
Equation 5, which assumes a fixed linear input ramp and
neglects the clamping effect of the body diode of the upper
drive and the bootstrap capacitor. Other parasitic
components such as lead inductances and PCB
capacitances, are also not taken into account. Figure 5
provides a visual reference for this phenomenon and its
potential solution.
–V
DS
⎛
----------------------------------⎞
dV
⎜
-----⋅
R
⋅ C iss⎟
dV
⎟
V GS_MILLER = ------- ⋅ R ⋅ C rss ⎜ 1 – e dt
⎜
⎟
dt
⎜
⎟
⎝
⎠
R = R UGPH + R GI
C rss = C GD
(EQ. 5)
C iss = C GD + C GS
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ISL6622A
Gate Drive Voltage Options
UVCC
VIN
BOOT
CGD
DU
The ISL6622 can drop the low-side MOSFET’s gate drive
voltage when operating in DEM, while the high-side FET’s
gate drive voltage of the DFN package can be connected to
VCC or LVCC.
CDS
G
RGI
RUGPH
ISL6622A
UGATE
DL
Intersil provides various gate drive voltage options in
ISL6622 product family, as shown in Table 2.
D
CBOOT
CGS
QUPPER
The ISL6622A allows the low-side MOSFET(s) to operate
from an externally-provided rail as low as 5V, eliminating the
LDO losses, while the high-side MOSFET’s gate drive
voltage of the DFN package can be connected to VCC or
LVCC.
S
PHASE
FIGURE 5. GATE-TO-SOURCE RESISTOR TO REDUCE
UPPER MOSFET MILLER COUPLING
The ISL6622B sets the low-side MOSFET’s gate drive
voltage at a fixed, programmable LDO level, while the highside FETs’ gate drive voltage of the DFN package can be
connected to VCC or LVCC.
TABLE 1. ISL6622 FAMILY OPTIONS
LVCC
POWER RAILS
ISL6622
ISL6622A
ISL6622B
PSI = LOW
PSI = HIGH
UVCC
VCC
SOIC
5.75V
11.2V
VCC
Operating Voltage Ranges from 6.8V to 13.2V
DFN
Programmable
11.2V
Own Rail
SOIC
Own Rail
VCC
DFN
Own Rail
Own Rail
SOIC
5.75V
VCC
DFN
Programmable
Own Rail
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Dual Flat No-Lead Plastic Package (DFN)
2X
0.15 C A
D
A
L10.3x3
10 LEAD DUAL FLAT NO-LEAD PLASTIC PACKAGE
MILLIMETERS
2X
0.15 C B
SYMBOL
MIN
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INDEX
AREA
0.80
0.90
1.00
-
-
-
0.05
-
0.28
5,8
2.05
7,8
1.65
7,8
0.20 REF
0.18
D
1.95
E
0.10 C
0.08 C
SIDE VIEW
C
SEATING
PLANE
1
e
1.60
-
0.50 BSC
-
k
0.25
-
-
L
0.30
0.35
0.40
N
10
Nd
5
3
3. Nd refers to the number of terminals on D.
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.
E2/2
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.
NX L
N-1
7. Dimensions D2 and E2 are for the exposed pads which provide
improved electrical and thermal performance.
NX b
5
(Nd-1)Xe
REF.
8
2
2. N is the number of terminals.
E2
e
-
1. Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to ASME Y14.5-1994.
NX k
8
1.55
NOTES:
D2/2
2
N
-
Rev. 3 6/04
D2
(DATUM B)
2.00
8
7
6
INDEX
AREA
(DATUM A)
A3
-
3.00 BSC
E2
A
0.23
3.00 BSC
D2
B
NOTES
A
b
TOP VIEW
MAX
A1
A3
E
NOMINAL
0.10 M C A B
8. Nominal dimensions are provided to assist with PCB Land
Pattern Design efforts, see Intersil Technical Brief TB389.
BOTTOM VIEW
C
L
0.415
NX (b)
(A1)
0.200
5
L
NX L
e
SECTION "C-C"
NX b
C
C C
TERMINAL TIP
FOR ODD TERMINAL/SIDE
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Small Outline Plastic Packages (SOIC)
M8.15 (JEDEC MS-012-AA ISSUE C)
N
8 LEAD NARROW BODY SMALL OUTLINE PLASTIC PACKAGE
INDEX
AREA
H
0.25(0.010) M
B M
INCHES
E
SYMBOL
-B-
1
2
3
L
SEATING PLANE
-A-
A
D
h x 45°
-C-
e
A1
B
0.25(0.010) M
C
0.10(0.004)
C A M
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
0.1890
0.1968
4.80
5.00
3
E
0.1497
0.1574
3.80
4.00
4
e
α
B S
0.050 BSC
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
α
NOTES:
MILLIMETERS
8
0°
8
8°
0°
7
8°
1. Symbols are defined in the “MO Series Symbol List” in Section 2.2 of
Publication Number 95.
Rev. 1 6/05
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.
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