SC4201 Multi-Phase Link Controller POWER MANAGEMENT Description Features The SC4201 is a multi-phase link controller, ideal for isolated and non-isolated applications. Its frequency of operation can be programmed in excess of 2MHz per phase (oscillator frequency = phase frequency times number of phases 3 or 4) and can be easily synchronized to an external faster frequency. The SC4201 output frequencies can be set to 2/4 or 3 phase operation. A single pin can either set a 4 phase operation (each phase is 90 degrees apart) or 3 phase operation (120 degrees apart). Small footprint MSOP-8 Programmable frequency > 2MHz, each phase Synchronized to faster frequency Programmable 2/4 or 3 phase operation Applications Telecom distributed power architectures Multi-phase operation of isolated power supplies Multi-phase operation of multiple primary or secondary Multi-phase operation of non-isolated switching regulators controllers reduces input/output ripple, the number of components required for filtering, and noise due to frequency beating generated by multiple free running oscillators. The SC4201 is available in the MSOP-8 surface mount package. Typical Application Circuit +3 to 6V C1 0.1 VDD for 3 Phase U1 SC4201 Sync R1 5K GND 8 VDD D 7 Ph D 3 SYNC C 6 Ph C 4 A B 5 Ph B 1 RT 2 Ph A Revision: September 17, 2004 1 www.semtech.com SC4201 POWER MANAGEMENT Absolute Maximum Ratings Exceeding the specifications below may result in permanent damage to the device, or device malfunction. Operation outside of the parameters specified in the Electrical Characteristics section is not implied. Parameter Symbol Limits Units VIN 7 V V P _K -0.3V to VDD +0.3 V Operating Ambient Temperature Range TA -40 to +125 °C Junction Temperature Range TJ -40 to 150 °C Storage Temperature Range TSTG -65 to 150 °C Lead Temperature (Soldering) 10 sec TLEAD +300 °C θJ A 206 °C/W ESD 2 kV Supply Voltage RT, SYNC Thermal Impedance Junction to Ambient ESD Rating (Human Body Model) Electrical Characteristics Unless specified: TA = T = -40 to +125°C, V I Parameter DD = 5V, R = 100K, 4-phase. T Symbol Supply Voltage, Operating V DD Supply Current IDD Conditions Min Typ Max Units 6.0 V 2.60 mA 3.10 V 130 mV 2 MHz VDD = 3V to 6V 10 % By design, not tested 1 % 3.0 VDD = 6V, RT = 36.5kΩ , COUT = 20pF 2.35 VDD Start Threshold VDD UVLO Hysteresis Output Frequency, per phase 70 FOUT Output Frequency Stability Phase Accuracy See graphs, Fig 2 - 5 100 0.1 VSYNC See pin description VDD/3 V O/P Rise Time TR COUT = 20pF, VDD = 3V to 6V 10 ns O/P Fall Time TF COUT = 20pF, VDD = 3V to 6V 10 ns Output Voltage VOUT Sync Input Threshold Output Current (peak) IOUT Output Impedance Output Duration V DD V D D = 5V 25 VDD = 3.3V 10 V mA ROUT 60 Ω TP (1) ns Note: (1) TP = TOUT where TOUT = output signal period of individual phase. N N = 3 for 3 phase operation, N = 4 for 2/4 phase operation. 2004 Semtech Corp. 2 www.semtech.com SC4201 POWER MANAGEMENT Pin Configuration Ordering Information Part Number (1) P ackag e SC4201IMSTRT(2) MSOP-8 S C 4201E V B Evaluation Board Top View Notes: (1) Only available in tape and reel packaging. A reel contains 2500 devices. (2) Lead free product. This product is fully WEEE and RoHS compliant. (MSOP-8) Pin Descriptions Pin Pin Name Pin Function 1 RT 2 VD D The power input connection for the device. 3 SYNC SYNC is a positive edge triggered input with a threshold of ~VDD/3. SYNC should be grounded when not required or connected to an external synchronization clock with frequency higher than the on board oscillator frequency (with respect to internal clock). SYNC frequency = phase frequency times number of phases 3 or 4. 4 A Logic level output clock. Phase "A", totem-pole type. 5 B Logic level output clock. Phase "B", totem-pole type. 6 C Logic level output clock. Phase "C", totem-pole type. 7 D Logic level output, totem-pole type, lock and phase selection pin. Default operation 4 phase/2 phase (90°/180°). Tie D to VDD to select 3 phase operation through A, B and C 120° out of phase. 8 GND Oscillator frequency is configured by connecting resistor R from RT to ground. Values for R can be selected to provide desired 3 phase or 4 phase output frequencies. Reference ground and power ground for all functions. Marking Information yyww = Datecode (Example: 0012) xxxx = Semtech Lot # (Example: E901 xxxx = 01-1) 2004 Semtech Corp. 3 www.semtech.com SC4201 POWER MANAGEMENT Block Diagram Figure 1 2004 Semtech Corp. 4 www.semtech.com SC4201 POWER MANAGEMENT Typical Characteristics Phase Frequency vs. RT, 4-Phase Operation Vdd = 6V Vdd = 3V 10000 Frequency, (kHz) 1000 100 10 10 100 1000 RT, (kOhm) Figure 2 Phase Frequency vs. RT, 3-Phase Operation Vdd = 6V Vdd = 3V 10000 Frequency, (kHz) 1000 100 10 10 100 1000 RT, (kOhm) Figure 3 2004 Semtech Corp. 5 www.semtech.com SC4201 POWER MANAGEMENT Typical Characteristics (Cont.) 4-Phase Figure 4 3-Phase Figure 5 2004 Semtech Corp. 6 www.semtech.com SC4201 POWER MANAGEMENT Application Information Diagram in Figure 6 shows multi-phase operation of several power converters with fixed switching frequency FSW. VDD Ph A sync +3 to 6V = Fsw SYNC Ph B sync C Ph C sync C Ph D Vout 3 L PWM = Fsw GND Vout 2 L PWM = Fsw RT Vout1 L PWM C PWM Vout 4 L sync = Fsw C optional 3 or 2/4 Phases SC4201 Figure 6 2004 Semtech Corp. 7 www.semtech.com SC4201 POWER MANAGEMENT Application Information (Cont.) Diagram in Figure 7 demonstrates a multi-phase operation of a single power supply with current sharing through the individual phases and with fixed switching frequency FSW. VDD Ph A PWM sync +3 to 6V L = Fsw SYNC Ph B PWM sync L = Fsw Vout C RT Ph C PWM sync L = Fsw GND Ph D PWM L sync = Fsw optional 3 or 2/4 Phases SC4201 Figure 7 2004 Semtech Corp. 8 www.semtech.com SC4201 POWER MANAGEMENT Application Information (Cont.) Diagram in Figure 8 assumes variable switching frequency FSW, e.g. resonant power converters. This circuit will require additional “FSW Control” block, which is a task for a power designer. VDD Ph A sync +3 to 6V PWM L ~ Fsw SYNC Ph B sync PWM L ~ Fsw Vout C Fsw control RT Ph C sync PWM L ~ Fsw GND Ph D sync PWM L ~ Fsw optional 3 or 2/4 Phases SC4201 Figure 8 2004 Semtech Corp. 9 www.semtech.com SC4201 POWER MANAGEMENT Application Information (Cont.) Diagram in Figure 9 demonstrates a synchronous operation of two (or more) SC4201 controllers. If the “time delay” circuit is to be employed then 6-phase, 8-phase and other configurations become possible. Power Section of choice +3 to 6V VDD Ph A sync PWM L V DD Ph A +3 to 6V ~ Fsw Time Delay (optional) SYNC Ph B sync PWM L SYNC Ph B RT Ph C GND Ph D ~ Fsw Vout C Fsw control RT Ph C sync PWM L ~ Fsw GND Ph D sync PWM L ~ Fsw SC4201 - A optional 3 or 2/4 Phases SC4201 - B Figure 9 2004 Semtech Corp. 10 www.semtech.com SC4201 POWER MANAGEMENT Evaluation Board Schematic 3 Phase - 4 Phase +3 to 6V R3 1k U1 SC4201 1 RT GND 8 2 VDD D 7 D Out 3 SYNC C 6 C Out 4 A B 5 B Out Run - Sync Sync J1 R1 15k C1 1.0 C2 0.1 A Out R2 100K C3 22pF C4 22pF C5 22pF C6 22pF Top View Layout 2004 Semtech Corp. 11 www.semtech.com SC4201 POWER MANAGEMENT Outline Drawing - MSOP-8 e/2 DIM A A A1 A2 b c D E1 E e L L1 N 01 aaa bbb ccc D N 2X E/2 E1 PIN 1 INDICATOR ccc C 2X N/2 TIPS E 1 2 e B D aaa C A 1.10 0.00 0.15 0.75 0.95 0.22 0.38 0.08 0.23 2.90 3.00 3.10 2.90 3.00 3.10 4.90 BSC 0.65 BSC 0.40 0.60 0.80 (.95) 8 0° 8° 0.10 0.13 0.25 c GAGE PLANE A1 bxN bbb C A-B D C .043 .000 .006 .030 .037 .009 .015 .009 .003 .114 .118 .122 .114 .118 .122 .193 BSC .026 BSC .016 .024 .032 (.037) 8 0° 8° .004 .005 .010 H A2 SEATING PLANE DIMENSIONS MILLIMETERS INCHES MIN NOM MAX MIN NOM MAX 0.25 L DETAIL SEE DETAIL SIDE VIEW 01 (L1) A A NOTES: 1. CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS (ANGLES IN DEGREES). 2. DATUMS -A- AND -B- TO BE DETERMINED AT DATUM PLANE -H3. DIMENSIONS "E1" AND "D" DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS. 4. REFERENCE JEDEC STD MO-187, VARIATION AA. Land Pattern - MSOP-8 X DIM (C) G C G P X Y Z Z Y DIMENSIONS INCHES MILLIMETERS (.161) .098 .026 .016 .063 .224 (4.10) 2.50 0.65 0.40 1.60 5.70 P NOTES: 1. THIS LAND PATTERN IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY. CONSULT YOUR MANUFACTURING GROUP TO ENSURE YOUR COMPANY'S MANUFACTURING GUIDELINES ARE MET. Contact Information Semtech Corporation Power Management Products Division 200 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012 Phone: (805)498-2111 FAX (805)498-3804 2004 Semtech Corp. 12 www.semtech.com