SC21150 Tiny 1.2A Synchronous Buck Regulator POWER MANAGEMENT Features • • • • • • Description Input voltage range — 2.3V to 5.5V 1.2A continuous output current 4MHz switching frequency Adjustable Output Voltage 0.8V to VIN 1% output voltage accuracy Adaptive On-Time architecture Up to 100% duty cycle Up to 96% peak efficiency Power Save mode for efficient light load operation >90% efficiency 30mA to 75mA 1μA shutdown current 23μA quiescent current Pre-bias startup protection Internal or optional external Soft Start Device options (contact Semtech Marketing) Automatic output discharge Power Good indicator Internal Soft Start External Programmable Soft Start Forced PWM Operation Input 0.75mm x 1.11mm, 6-Bump WLCSP Package WEEE and RoHS compliant and halogen-free The SC21150 is an ultra high efficiency 1.2A DC/DC buck regulator available in a tiny CSP package. These features make the SC21150 family perfect for small form factor portable applications where long battery life is essential. SC21150 is an Adaptive On-Time 4MHz switching regulator at full load conditions. Under light load conditions it seamlessly transitions into Power Save Mode and reduces switching frequency thus saving energy. High switching frequency operation allows the use of a very small 0.47μH inductor along with small input and output capacitors to minimize overall circuit size. A Forced PWM input allows continuous switching under all load conditions. The SC21150 is highly configurable with a wide range of factory options including internal Soft Start time, fixed or adjustable output voltage, automatic output discharge, and a Forced PWM input. The SC21150 is offered in an ultra small WLCSP 6-Bump 0.75mm x1.11mm package with a bump pitch of 0.35mm. The SC21150 operating temperature range is -40C to +85C. Applications Automotive Smart Phones Wearable Electronics Tablet PCs GPS devices Battery powered equipment Portable devices Typical Application Circuit Adjustable Output Voltage 2.3V-5.5V Supply 4.7µF FPWM EN Rev 2.0 VIN LX FPWM FB SC21150 EN 0.47µH 1.2A Output 10µF GND SC21150 Pin Configuration A2 B2 B1 A1 Marking Information T O P V IE W C2 C1 0.7 5x1 .1 1 (m m ) 6-B u m p W L C S P T O P V IE W XX 0.7 5x1 .1 1 6 -B u m p W LC SP 6-Bump WLCSP Marking Diagram XX = Pin A1 and Marking Code Bump Assignments 0.75x1.11mm 6-Bump WLCSP Row/Column 1 2 A GND VIN B LX FPWM C FB EN 6-Bump WLCSP Device Code Part Number Output Marking Code SC21150ACSTRT Adj AZ SC21150 Ordering Information Options(3) Device (1)(2) SC21150ACSTRT SC21150EVB Output(3) Soft-Start(3) Output Discharge(3) Adjustable 100μs Automatic Package 0.75 x 1.11 mm 6-Bump WLCSP Evaluation Board 0.75 x 1.11 mm 6-Bump WLCSP Notes: (1) Available in tape and reel only. A reel contains 5,000 devices. (2) Lead-free packaging only. Device is WEEE and RoHS compliant and halogen-free. (3) For other device combinations contact Semtech Marketing for additional options. The following options can be made available: VOUT options : fixed or adjustable versions. Fixed voltages can be specified, from 0.8V to 3.6V in 50mV increments. Soft-Start options: Fixed internal 100μs, with options for 200μs/400μs/800μs. Output Discharge options: Automatic Discharge and No Discharge. Frequency: The default operating frequency is 4MHz with options of 2.2MHz, 3MHz, or 6MHz. SC21150 Absolute Maximum Ratings Recommended Operating Conditions VIN (V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3 to +6.0 Input Voltage Range (V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 to 5.5 EN (V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.15 to +(VIN+0.3) Output Voltage Range (V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 to 3.6 FB, FPWM (V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3 to +(VIN+0.3) Maximum Continuous Current (A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 LX (V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3 to +(VIN+0.3) Junction Temperature Range (°C) . . . . . . . . . -40 < TJ < +125 ESD Protection Level (kV)(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Thermal Information Thermal Resistance Junction to Ambient(2) (°C/W ) WLCSP package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Maximum Junction Temperature (°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +150 Operating Junction Temperature (°C ). . . . . . . -40 to +125 Storage Temperature Range (°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . -65 to +150 Peak IR Reflow Temperature (10s to 30s) (°C) . . . . . . . +260 Exceeding the above specifications may result in permanent damage to the device or device malfunction. Operation outside of the parameters specified in the Electrical Characteristics section is not recommended. NOTES: (1) Tested according to JEDEC standard JESD22-A114-B. (2) Calculated from package in still air, mounted to 3 x 4.5 (in), 4 layer FR4 PCB with thermal vias under the exposed pad per JESD51 standards. Electrical Characteristics Unless otherwise noted VIN = 5.0V, CIN = 4.7μF, COUT = 10μF, L = 0.47μH, EN = VIN, TJ = -40 to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = 25°C. Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Units 5.5 V Input Supply Input Supply Voltage Range VIN 2.3 Shutdown Current ISD EN = 0V 0.1 μA Quiescent Current IQ Operating, No Load, Power Save Option 23 μA Under Voltage Lock Out Threshold UVLOrise VIN rising edge Under Voltage Lock Out Hysteresis UVLOhyst 2.05 2.16 2.27 V 85 mV 0.80 V Output Voltage(1) Feedback Voltage Feedback Voltage Tolerance Feedback Input Leakage Current VFB Adjustable Vout VFBtol Adjustable Vout IFB Adjustable Vout -2 +/- 1 +2 % 1 25 nA SC21150 Electrical Characteristics (continued) Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Vout Adjustable Vout 0.8 Output Voltage Line Regulation dVline 5.5V > VIN > (Vout +1), PWM operation 0.17 %/V Output Voltage Load Regulation dVload 500mA < ILOAD < 1.2A -0.13 %/A IOUT Continuous current TSS FB: from LX rising edge to 95% of final value 100 μs On Resistance High-side Rdson_hs FB = 0V; ILX = 500mA 160 mΩ On Resistance Low-side Rdson_ls FB = VIN; ILX = 500mA 120 mΩ LX Leakage Current High Side ILX_hs FB = VIN = 5.5V; VLX = 0V -0.1 μA LX Leakage Current Low Side ILX_ls FB = 0V; VLX = VIN = 5.5V; Vout Automatic Discharge disabled 0.1 LX Pulldown Current(1) ILX_pd EN = 0V; VLX = 1V; Vout Automatic Discharge enabled 20 Switching Frequency(1) Fsw 4MHz option, PWM operation, 500mA load, adjustable output, Vout = 2.5V 3.6 4.0 4.4 MHz High Side Current Limit ILIMhs Current from VIN to LX 1.5 2.2 3.0 A Low Side Current Limit ILIMls Current from LX to GND -0.8 A Ithzcpfm Power Save Mode and DC Test condition 0 mA Over-Temperature Shutdown Tts_rise Rising temperature 160 °C Over-Temperature Hysteresis Tts_hyst 10 °C Output Voltage Range Maximum Output Current Typ Max Units VIN V 1.2 A Soft Start Soft Start Time (1) LX Switching Node -1.5 1 μA mA Current Sense Zero Cross Detector Threshold Thermal Protection EN Input EN Input High Threshhold VIHen 1.2 EN Input Low Threshhold VILen EN Input High Current IIHen VEN = VIN EN Input Low Current IILen VEN = 0V V 0.4 -1 V μA 1 μA SC21150 Electrical Characteristics (continued) Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Units Forced PWM Input(1) FPWM Input High Threshhold VIHfpwm 1.2 FPWM Input Low Threshhold VILfpwm FPWM Input High Current IIHfpwm FPWM pin = VIN FPWM Input Low Current IILfpwm FPWM pin = 0V V 0.4 -1 V μA 1 μA Notes: (1) The following options can be made available: VOUT options : fixed or adjustable versions. Fixed voltage options are as shown in the Ordering Information Table. Additional fixed voltages can be specified, from 0.8V to 3.6V in 50mV increments. Soft-Start options: Fixed internal 100μs, with options for 200μs/400μs/800μs. Output Discharge options: Automatic Discharge and No Discharge. Frequency: The default operating frequency is 4MHz with options of 2.2MHz, 3MHz, or 6MHz. SC21150 Typical Characteristics Efficiency vs. Load - 5VIN VIN = 5.0V, VOUT as shown, Load = 0 to 1.2A 100 95 95 90 90 85 85 Efficiency (%) Efficiency (%) 100 Efficiency vs. Load - 4.2VIN 80 75 70 65 80 75 70 65 1.0V PSAVE 1.0V FPWM 1.5V FPWM 60 1.5V PSAVE 1.5V FPWM 2.2V FPWM 55 2.2V PSAVE 2.2V FPWM 3.3V PSAVE 3.3V FPWM 1.0V PSAVE 1.0V FPWM 60 1.5V PSAVE 55 2.2V PSAVE 3.3V PSAVE 3.3V FPWM 50 0.01 VIN = 4.2V, VOUT as shown, Load = 0 to 1.2A 0.10 Load (A) 50 0.01 1.00 100 95 95 90 90 85 85 Efficiency (%) Efficiency (%) VIN = 3.3V, VOUT as shown, Load = 0 to 1.2A 80 75 70 65 60 55 1.0V PSAVE 1.0V FPWM 1.5V PSAVE 1.5V FPWM 2.2V PSAVE 50 0.01 VIN = 2.3V, VOUT as shown, Load = 0 to 1.2A 80 75 70 65 60 55 2.2V FPWM 0.10 Load (A) 50 0.01 1.00 VIN as shown, VOUT = 1.0V, Load = 0 to 1.2A 95 2.3VIN PSAVE 2.3VIN FPWM 3.3VIN PSAVE 3.3VIN FPWM 4.2VIN PSAVE 4.2VIN PFWM 5.0VIN PSAVE 5.0VIN FPWM 100 1.5V FPWM 0.10 Load (A) 1.00 VIN as shown, VOUT = 1.8V, Load = 0 to 1.2A 90 85 80 75 70 65 85 80 75 70 60 55 55 50 0.01 50 0.01 1.00 3.3VIN PSAVE 65 60 0.10 Load (A) 1V FPWM 1.5V PSAVE 95 Efficiency (%) Efficiency (%) 90 1V PSAVE Efficiency vs. Load - VOUT 1.8V Efficiency vs. Load - VOUT 1.0V 100 1.00 Efficiency vs. Load - 2.3VIN Efficiency vs. Load - 3.3VIN 100 0.10 Load (A) 3.3VIN FPWM 5VIN PSAVE 5VIN FPWM 0.10 Load (A) 1.00 SC21150 Typical Characteristics Frequency vs load - 5VIN, FPWM operation VIN = 5.0V, VOUT as shown, Load = 0A to 1.2A, FPWM = GND 4.4 4.3 4.3 4.2 4.2 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 4.4 Frequency vs load - 3.3VIN, FPWM operation 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 0.0 0.2 1.0V FPWM 1.5V FPWM 2.2 FPWM 3.3V FPWM 0.4 0.6 Load (A) 0.8 1.0 VIN = 3.3V, VOUT as shown, Load = 0A to 1.2A, FPWM = GND 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 1.2 0.0 VIN = 2.3V, VOUT as shown, Load = 0A to 1.2A, FPWM = GND 32 4.3 0.6 Load (A) 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 1V FPWM 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 Load (A) 1.5V FPWM 0.8 1.0 1.2 24 22 20 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.3Vin 3.3Vin 4.2Vin 5.0Vin 2.0 2.4 VOUT (V) 2.8 3.2 RDSON vs. Temperature 270 High-side Low-side VIN = 5.0V, ILX = 500mA High-side Low-side 250 230 RDSON (m) 280 RDSON (m) 1.0 26 18 1.2 VIN as shown, ILX = 500mA 320 240 200 210 190 170 150 130 160 110 120 80 0.8 VIN as shown, VOUT as shown, no load, Rbot = 100kΩ, FPWM = VIN RDSON vs. Input Voltage 360 0.4 28 Quiescent Current (uA) Frequency (MHz) 0.2 1.8V FPWM 30 4.2 3.6 1.5V FPWM Quiescent Current vs Output Voltage Frequency vs load - 2.3VIN, FPWM operation 4.4 1V FPWM 90 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 VIN (V) 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.5 70 -40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 Junction Temperature (°C) 95 110 125 SC21150 Typical Characteristics (continued) Power Save Operation — no load Power Save Operation — 50mA load VIN = 5V, VOUT = 3.3V, 0mA load, FPWM = GND VIN = 5V, VOUT = 3.3V, 50mA load, FPWM = GND VOUT (50mV/div) VOUT (50mV/div) LX (5V/div) LX (5V/div) Time (10ms/div) Time (2µs/div) FPWM Operation — no load FPWM Operation — 1.2A load VIN = 5V, VOUT = 3.3V, 0mA load, FPWM = VIN VOUT (50mV/div) VIN = 5V, VOUT = 3.3V, 1.2A load VOUT (50mV/div) LX (5V/div) LX (5V/div) Time (200ns/div) Time (100µs/div) Startup — VIN Ramp Startup - EN Control VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.2V, 1.2A Load VIN = EN = 2.3V ramp, VOUT = 1.2V, no load VIN (2V/div) EN (2V/div) VOUT (500mV/div) VOUT (500mV/div) LX (5V/div) LX (5V/div) Time (200ns/div) Time (100µs/div) SC21150 Typical Characteristics (continued) Load Transient - Power Save PFM to PWM Load Transient - PWM to PWM VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.0V, Load 0A to 1.2A to 0A, FPWM = GND VOUT (50mV/div) VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.0V, Load 0A to 1.2A to 0A, FPWM = GND VOUT (50mV/div) LOAD (1A/div) LOAD (1A/div) LX (5V/div) LX (5V/div) Time (100μs/div) Time (100µs/div) Load Transient - Power Save PFM to PWM Load Transient - PWM to PWM VIN = 5V, VOUT = 3.3V, Load 0A to 1.2A to 0A, FPWM = VIN VIN = 5V, VOUT = 3.3V, Load 0A to 1.2A to 0A, FPWM = VIN VOUT (100mV/div) VOUT (100mV/div) LOAD (1A/div) LOAD (1A/div) LX (5V/div) LX (5V/div) Time (100μs/div) PWM Minimum Off Operation Time (100µs/div) Overcurrent Shutdown and Recovery VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.0V, Load 0A to 2.0A to 0A, FPWM = GND VIN = 3.7V, VOUT = 3.3V, 800mA Load VOUT (1V/div) VOUT (50mV/div) LOAD (2A/div) LX (5V/div) LX (5V/div) Time (2µs/div) Time (400µs/div) 10 SC21150 Detailed Application Circuit Adjustable Output Voltage 2.3V-5.5V Supply 4.7µF FPWM EN VIN LX FPWM FB SC21150 EN 0.47µH 1.2A Output 10µF GND 11 SC21150 Bump Descriptions - 0.75 x 1.11mm 6-bump WLCSP Bump Bump Name Bump Description A1 GND Ground connection. A2 VIN Input Supply Voltage for the device and sense point for the input Under Voltage Lock Out. B1 LX Switching node connection to inductor. B2 FPWM Forced PWM input A logic low enables the automatic Power Save feature. A logic high disables the Power Save feature to ensure Forced PWM operation. C1 FB Feedback input (Output Voltage sense). To adjust the output voltage, connect to the midpoint of a resistor divider between the output voltage and GND. C2 EN Enable input. Connect to logic high or VIN to enable the device. Connect to logic low or GND to disable the device. 12 SC21150 Block Diagram F ixe d / A d ju sta b le V o u t S e le ct EN E rro r A m p FPW M D e vice E n a b le and UVLO B1 LX A1 GND IC O M P PW M Com p P W M /P o w e r S a ve C o n tro lle r C1 C2 V IN PMOS Ref FB A2 G a te D rive IC O M P Ram p G en NMOS B2 13 SC21150 Applications Information Synchronous Buck Converter The SC21150 is a synchronous buck regulator that employs an adaptive on-time architecture to provide fast transient response and very small circuit area. The SC21150 operates over an input voltage range of 2.3 to 5.5V. Operating Modes The SC21150 operates in one of four different modes depending on the status of VIN, VOUT, and load. PWM Adaptive On-time operation (AOT) PWM Minimum Off-time operation (Min Off ) PFM (Pulse Frequency Modulation for Power Saving) Drop-Out operation (LDO mode) PWM AOT Mode Operation During PWM AOT operation the controller uses adaptive on-time control. The FB ripple signal is routed to a gain stage and then to the internal comparator and reference which trigger the high-side pulses. The reference includes a compensation ramp which emulates the inductor current to provide stable switching. AOT operation is used when the low-side pulse-width (offtime) is greater than the minimum 60nsec. A switching cycle in AOT mode is as follows: • On-time: the cycle starts with the high-side mosfet turn-on. The pulse width is set by the following formula where fsw is 4MHz: 7 21 • 9 287 9 ,10$; u I 6: Off-time: after the high-side on-time is completed, the low-side mosfet turns on to begin the off-time. The off-time pulse width is set by the internal compensation ramp and under static conditions results in typically 4MHz switching frequency. Note that the SC21150 enters AOT operation if VIN is less than VOUT/0.88. Also note that connecting the FPWM to a logic high will disable the Power Save feature and lead to constant switching even under light load conditions. PWM Min Off Operation The device will enter Minimum Off-time operation (Min Off ) when VIN, VOUT, and load conditions force the offtime (time between high-side pulses) to the minimum value, typically 60nsec. This indicates that the controller has reached maximum duty cycle for AOT operation and longer duty cycles are needed. In Min Off operation the SC21150 uses constant off-time control. As in AOT operation, the FB ripple signal is routed to a gain stage and then to the internal AOT comparator and reference. In Min Off mode, the FB ripple triggers the low-side turn-on. Min Off switching cycle operation is as follows: • • Off-time: The low-side mosfet is on for a fixed Minimum Off time of 60nsec. This draws current from the output capacitor through the inductor via the LX pin and causes the output to fall. On-time: after the Min Off time of 60nsec has elapsed, the high-side mosfet turns on. This helps recharge the output capacitor and bring the output voltage up. The on-time pulse width is determined by the internal compensation ramp. Drop-out Operation When operating in Min Off mode, the off-time is constant and the high-side on-time varies in order to regulate the output. For cases where VIN is near VOUT, the high-side will remain on continually with 100% duty cycle. The output voltage will then be limited by the input voltage, high-side RDSON and inductor DCR as shown in the following equation: 9287 9,1 ,/2$' u 5'621 '&5 Note that RDSON is a function of input voltage and temperature. Inductor DC resistance also increases with temperature. 14 SC21150 Applications Information (continued) Power Save (PFM) Operation Pre-bias Start-up PFM operation is enabled when the FPWM input is a logic low. Under this condition, the IC automatically reduces switching frequency under light load conditions to conserve power. In PFM operation, the FB ripple signal is routed to a gain stage and compared to an internal reference. A switching cycle is as follows. During start-up, the low-side mosfet turns off if the inductor current falls negative (into the LX pin) on any cycle. This prevents discharge of the output capacitor during the soft-start cycle. Note that if the output is loaded during a Pre-Bias start-up, the output voltage may fall until the internal Soft-start ramp rises above the voltage seen at the FB pin. • • • On-time: The high-side mosfet turns on, as triggered by the FB signal falling to the internal reference. The high-side stays on for a predetermined time based on VIN and VOUT, then turns off. Off-time: the low-side mosfet turns on. Inductor current is monitored via the low-side switch. When the current falls to zero, the low-side mosfet turns off. Dead-time: both mosfets are off. If the FB signal is higher than the internal reference, both mosfets remain off. During the dead-time the load current is supplied by the output capacitor, causing the output and the FB signal to fall. When the FB signal falls to the 800mV threshold, the next high-side pulse begins. As load current increases, the dead-time between pulses reduces. On any cycle, if the minimum off-time (60nsec) has elapsed and the FB signal is calling for another highside on-time, the controller exits PFM and enters PWM operation. Once the controller is in PWM operation, the inductor current must go below zero (go negative) for 16 switching cycles before the controller will return to PFM operation. Soft start The SC21150 contains an internal soft start to reduce inrush current during start-up. During start-up, the FB signal is compared to an internal ramp, providing a gradual ramp on VOUT. The timing to move VOUT from 0V to 95% of final value is typically 100usec. Optional soft start times of 200usec, 400usec, and 800usec can be provided. VIN Under-Voltage Lockout The SC21150 includes an under-voltage lockout (UVLO) to inhibit switching until the input voltage exceeds 2.16V. The VIN UVLO threshold has 85mV hysteresis to prevent chatter during start-up. EN Input The EN input is a logic level input. When EN is set to logic high, the SC21150 goes through an internal reset to prepare for operation. The soft-start ramp and mosfet switching begin typically 50μsec after EN is driven high. When EN is low (grounded), the power mosfets are off and the SC21150 is its lowest power state. The automatic discharge mosfet connected to LX is on to discharge the output before the next start-up cycle. FPWM Input The FPWM input is a logic level input that enables or disables the Power Save feature. Connect the FPWM input to a logic low or GND to enable Power Save operation. To disable Power Save operation and provide continuous switching at all loads, connect the FPWM input to a logic high or VIN. Automatic Discharge When the EN pin is pulled low (grounded), the power mosfets are tri-stated and the LX pin is connected to GND through an internal mosfet to discharge the output capacitors. Typical mosfet RDSON is 40 ohms at 5V and 25°C. Note that RDSON is a function of both VIN and temperature. The automatic discharge feature can optionally be disabled from the device. 15 SC21150 Applications Information (continued) Over-current Protection The SC21150 provides overload protection through pulse by pulse current limiting. During the high-side on-time, the high-side switches off if the inductor current exceeds 2.2A typically. The low-side turns on briefly, followed by the next high-side on-time. Switching continues while the output overload exists. When the overload is removed, the SC21150 will resume normal operation. If the overload causes high junction temperature, the SC21150 will go into Over-temperature protection. Over-temperature Protection The SC21150 will shut down if the junction temperature exceeds typically 160 °C. The device will automatically restart after the junction temperature has dropped typically 10 °C. The FB regulation setpoint is 800mV. The output voltage can be calculated as shown. 9287 § 5WRS · u ¨ ¸ © 5ERW ¹ The FB resistor values can be calculated as shown. It is recommended to use 100kΩ for Rbot to minimize power loss in the FB network. 5WRS 9287 9 u 5ERW 9 The optimum value for Ctop is 22pF. Component Selection The SC21150 is optimized for use with components as shown in the Detailed Applications Circuit, page 11. Inductor: the inductor should be 0.47uH and capable of supporting a minimum current of 1.2A. Input capacitor: ceramic capacitor, minimum 4.7uF, X5R or X7R or better dielectric. Output capacitor: ceramic capacitor, minimum 10uF, X5R or X7R or better dielectric. Note when operating in Min Off mode, higher output capacitance may needed to reduce output ripple when VIN approaches VOUT. The FB components provide output voltage sensing and feedback compensation to regulate the output. The output voltage is programmed using two resistor along with a compensation capacitor. VOUT T o F B p in R to p C to p T o F B p in R bot 16 SC21150 The input capacitor must be located as close as possible to the IC and directly connected to pins A2 (VIN) and A1 (GND). The FB trace should be short and not routed near noise signals. Do not route the FB trace under the inductor; the high impedance of the FB circuit can pick up noise from the inductor’s magnetic field. FPWM The LX trace from pin B1 to the inductor should be as short as possible, and wide to reduce IR loss and improve heat dissipation. The output capacitor should be close to the inductor. The feedback components (Rtop, Ctop, Rbot, for adjustable VOUT) should be located as close as possible to the FB pin. For the ground connection to Rbot, use a via to a ground plane and place another via near the A1 (GND) pin of the IC. VIN GND FB SC21150 Rtop LX Rbot CIN Ctop An optimum layout for the SC21150 is shown below. When doing the PCB layout the following guidelines should be used: EN PCB Layout Guidelines L1 COUT VOUT SC21150 PCB Layout 17 SC21150 Outline Drawing — 0.75 x 1.11mm 6-Bump WLCSP 18 SC21150 Land Pattern — 0.75x1.11 6-Bump WLCSP 19 SC21150 ©Semtech 2016 All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. The information presented in this document does not form part of any quotation or contract, is believed to be accurate and reliable and may be changed without notice. No liability will be accepted by the publisher for any consequence of its use. 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