IRF IP1203PBF

PD- 97108
iP1203PbF
Single Output Full Function
Synchronous Buck Power Block
Integrated Power Semiconductors,
PWM Control & Passives
Features
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5.5V to 13.2V Input Voltage
0.8V to 8V Output Voltage
15A Maximum Load Capability
200-400kHz Nominal Switching Frequency
Over Current Hiccup
External Synchronization Capable
Overvoltage Protection
Over Temperature Protection
Internal Features Minimize Layout Sensitivity
Very Small Outline 9mm x 9mm x 2.3mm
iP1203PbF Power Block
Description
The iP1203PbF is a fully optimized solution for medium current synchronous buck applications requiring up to
15A. It includes full function PWM control, with optimized power semiconductor chipsets and associated
passives, achieving high power density. Very few external components are required to create a complete
synchronous buck power supply.
iPOWIR™ technology offers designers an innovative space-saving solution for applications requiring high
power densities. iPOWIR technology eases design for applications where component integration offers benefits
in performance and functionality. iPOWIR technology solutions are also optimized internally for layout, heat
transfer and component selection.
iP1203PbF Simplified Application Schematic
VIN
V
IN
OC
Pin Number
(See Page 18)
Pin Name
Pin Description
1, 23
VIN
Input voltage connection pins
2,3,4,5,7,17,20,21
PGND
Power Ground pins
6
VCC_bypass
PWM controller power supply pin. Internally generated.
Requires a 2.2µf external bypass capacitor
8
SS
Soft start pin. External capacitor provides soft start. Pulling soft start pin low
will disable the output. Cannot be cycled to unlatch OVP trip
9
CC
Output of the error amplifier
10
FB
Inverting input of the error amplifier
11
FBs
Output overvoltage sense pin.
12
RT
Switching frequency setting pin. For RT selection, refer to Fig.9 of the
datasheet
13
PGOOD
Power Good pin. Open collector, requires external pulll-up. If function not
needed, pin can be left floating
14
VREF
Non inverting input of the error amplifier (reference Voltage pin). Connect a
100pF cap from this pin to PGND.
15
SYNC
External Clock synchronization pin. Set free running frequency to 80% of
the SYNC frequency. When not in use, leave pin floating
16
OCSET
Output overcurrent trip threshold pin
18,19
VSW
Output inductor connection pins
22
VSWs
Test pad, for internal use, short to VSW
24
VINs
Test pad, for internal use, short to VIN
VOUT
V
SW
V
CC_bypass
FB
FB
S
PGOOD
SS
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CC
SYNC
PGND
RT
PACKAGE
DESCRIPTION
INTERFACE
CONNECTION
iP1203PbF
iP1203TRPbF
LGA
LGA
V
REF
PARTS
PARTS PER
PER
BAG
REEL
10
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T&R
ORIENTATION
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All specifications @ 25°C (unless otherwise specified)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
VIN
Symbol
VIN
Feedback
FB
FBS
Output Overvoltage Sense
PGOOD
Soft Start
SYNC
Output RMS Current
Block Temperature
Min
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
Typ
Max
15
6
6
15
6
6
15
Units
Conditions
IoutVSW
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
TBLK
-10
–––
125
°C
Min
5.5
Typ
–––
Max
13.2
Units
V
–––
–––
15
A
TPCB = TCASE = 90°C. See Fig.3
–––
–––
11
A
TPCB = 90°C, TCASE = no airflow, no
heatsink.
0.8
0.8
–––
–––
8.0
3.3
V
Min
Typ
Max
Units
SS
V
A
See Fig.3
Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Input Voltage Range
Symbol
VIN
Output RMS Current
IoutVSW
Output Voltage Range
VOUT
Conditions
For VIN = 12V
For VIN = 5.5V
Electrical Specifications @ VIN = 12V
Parameter
Power Loss
Over Current Shutdown
HICCUP Duty Cycle
Soft Start Time
Reference Voltage
VOUT Accuracy
Error Amplifier
Source/Sink Current
Error Amplifier
Transconductance
Output Overvoltage Shutdown
Threshold
Symbol
PLOSS
–––
3.75
4.9
W
IOC
–––
25
–––
A
DHICCUP
–––
5
–––
%
tSS
–––
5
–––
ms
VREF
–––
0.8
–––
V
VOUT_ACC1
-3
–––
3
VOUT_ACC2
-2
–––
2
IERR
–––
60
–––
µA
gm
–––
2000
–––
µmho
OVP
PGOOD Trip Threshold
VTh_PGOOD
PGOOD Output Low Voltage
VLO_PGOOD
2
%
Conditions
fSW = 300kHz, VIN = 12V, TBLK= 25°C
VOUT = 1.5V, IOUT = 15A, See Fig.10
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V
fSW = 300KHz, ROCSET = 40.2kΩ
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V,
CSS=0.1µF
TBLK = -10°C to 125°C
VIN= 12V, VOUT = 1.5V
TBLK = 0°C to 70°C
VIN= 12V, VOUT = 1.5V
1.1 x VOUT 1.15 x VOUT 1.2 x VOUT
V
0.85 x VOUT
–––
V
FB ramping down
–––
0.3
V
ISINK=2mA
–––
–––
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Electrical Specifications (continued)
Parameter
Frequency
Symbol
fSW
Min
170
255
340
–––
–––
–––
Typ
Max
230
345
460
Units
kHz
kHz
kHz
SYNC Frequency Range
fSYNC
480
–––
800
kHz
SYNC Pulse Duration
tSYNC
–––
200
–––
ns
2
–––
–––
V
–––
–––
0.8
V
SYNC, High Level
Threshold Voltage
Conditions
RT = 48.7kΩ
RT = 30.9kΩ
RT = 21.5kΩ
Free running frequency
set 20% below sync frequency
SYNC, Low Level
Threshold Voltage
VIN Quiescent Current
IIN-LEAKAGE
35
mA
Thermal Shutdown
–––
–––
25
Tempshdn
140
85
–––
–––
–––
°C
DMAX
%
fSW = 200kHz, TBLK = 25°C
VIN-UVLO
–––
4.5
–––
V
VIN ramping up to 12V
VIN-UVLO HYST
–––
0.25
–––
V
VIN ramp up and ramp down
Output Disable Voltage Soft
Start Low Threshold Voltage
VSS-DIS
–––
–––
0.25
V
SS Pin Pulled Low
Input Voltage Slew Rate
VIN-SLEW
–––
–––
50
mV/µs
Max Duty Cycle
VIN Undervoltage Lockout
Threshold Voltage
VIN Undervoltage Lockout
Hysteresis
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VIN = 12V
3
4
FBS
VREF
RT
SYNC
CC
FB
0.8V
SS
0.8V
25k
25k
64uA
OVP
(+15%)
PGood
(-10%)
SW1
SW2
Error Amp
3uA
25uA
Ramp
Oscilator
PWM Comp
UVLO
Bias
Generator
S
R
Q
Control
OC Latch /
Hiccup
PWM
Driver
SW2
SW1
20k
PGOOD
PGND
OCSET
VSW
VCC bypass
VIN
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Fig. 1: iP1203PbF Internal Block Diagram
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VIN = 12V
VOUT = 1.5V
Power Loss (W)
5
fsw
L
= 300kHz
= 1.0µH
TBLK = 125°C
4
Maximum
3
Typical
2
1
0
0
5
10
15
Output Current (A)
Fig. 2: Power Loss vs. Current
Case Temperature (°C)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
16
14
Output Current (A)
12
Safe
Operating
Area
VIN = 12V
V OUT = 1.5V
10
fsw
L
8
= 300kHz
= 1.0µH
Tx
6
4
2
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
PCB Temperature (°C)
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Fig. 3: Safe Operating Area (SOA) vs. TPCB & TCASE
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Typical Performance Curves
1.0
fsw = 300kHz
L
= 1.0µH
TBLK = 125°C
1.02
0.5
1.00
0.0
0.98
-0.5
1.36
10
1.32
9
1.28
8
1.24
7
6
1.20
5
1.16
4
1.12
1.08
1.04
1.00
0.96
0.96
-1.0
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
0.92
14
0.8
1.6
2.4
0.5
0.0
1.000
0.960
Power Loss (Normalized)
Power Loss (Normalized)
IOUT = 15A
L = 1.0µH
TBLK = 125°C
-0.5
350
25
Vin = 5.5V
15
10
5
6
6
8
10
12 14 16 18
Overload Current (A)
7.2
8.0
6.0
5.0
1.16
4.0
fsw = 300kHz
TBLK = 125°C
1.12
3.0
1.08
2.0
1.04
1.0
1.00
0.0
-1.0
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
20
22
24
Fig. 8: Nominal Overcurrent Threshold Setting
External Resistor Selection
Fig. 7: Normalized Power Loss vs. Inductance
400
Switching Frequency (kHz)
ROC-SET (kOhms) for 12Vin
Vin = 12V
20
6.4
0.96
ROC-SET (kOhms) for 5.5Vin
L
= 1.0µH
TBLK = 125°C
30
5.6
VOUT = 1.5V
IOUT = 15A
0.4
205
185
165
145
125
105
85
65
45
25
5
VOUT = 1.5V
fsw = 300kHz
35
4.8
Output Inductance (µH)
55
40
4.0
1.20
400
Fig. 6: Normalized Power Loss vs. Frequency
45
-1
VIN = 12V
Swiching Frequency (kHz)
50
0
380
360
340
320
300
280
260
240
220
200
20
25
30
35
40
RT (kOhms)
45
50
Fig. 9: Switching Frequency vs RT
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SOA Temp Adjustment (°C)
1.0
300
3.2
1.24
SOA Temp Adjustment (°C)
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 1.5V
250
1
Fig. 5: Normalized Power Loss vs. VOUT
1.5
1.120
200
fsw = 300kHz
L
= 1.0µH
TBLK = 125°C
2
Output Voltage (V)
Fig. 4: Normalized Power Loss vs. VIN
1.040
3
-2
Input Voltage (V)
1.080
VIN = 12V
IOUT = 15A
SOA Temp Adjustment (°C)
1.04
Power Loss (Normalized)
1.5
VOUT = 1.5V
IOUT = 15A
SOA Temp Adjustment (°C)
Power Loss (Normalized)
1.06
iP1203PbF
Applying the Safe Operating Area (SOA) Curve
The SOA graph incorporates power loss and thermal resistance information in a way that allows one to solve for maximum
current capability in a simplified graphical manner. It incorporates the ability to solve thermal problems where heat is drawn
out through the printed circuit board and the top of the case.
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Procedure
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
Case Temperature (ºC)
16
14
1
12
Output Current (A)
1) Draw a line from Case Temp axis at TCASE to the PCB
Temp axis at TPCB.
2) Draw a vertical line from the TX axis intercept to the SOA
curve. (see AN-1047 for further explanation of TX )
3) Draw a horizontal line from the intersection of the vertical
line with the SOA curve to the Y axis. The point at which
the horizontal line meets the y-axis is the SOA current.
4) If no top sided heatsinking is available, assume TCASE
temperature of 125°C for worst case performance.
3
10
2
8
6
TX
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 1.5V
fSW = 300kHz
L=1.0uH
4
2
iP1203 SOA
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
PCB Temperature (ºC)
Adjusting the Power Loss and SOA Curves for Different Operating Conditions
To make adjustments to the power loss curves in Fig. 2, multiply the normalized value obtained from the curves in Figs. 4,
5, 6 or 7 by the value indicated on the power loss curve in Fig. 2. Then if multiple adjustments are required, multiply all of the
normalized values together, then multiply that product by the value indicated on the power loss curve in Fig. 2. The resulting
product is the final power loss based on all factors. See example no. 1.
To make adjustments to the SOA curve in Fig. 3, determine your maximum PCB Temp & Case Temp at the maximum
operating current of each iP1203PbF. Then, add the correction temperature from the normalized curves in Figs. 4, 5, 6 or
7 to the TX axis intercept (see procedure no. 2 above) in Fig. 3. When multiple adjustments are required, add all of the
temperatures together, then add the sum to the TX axis intercept in Fig. 3. See example no. 2.
Operating Conditions for the following examples:
Output Current = 12A
Output Voltage = 1.2V
Input Voltage = 13.2V
Sw Freq= 400kHz
Inductor = 0.6µH
Example 1) Adjusting for Maximum Power Loss:
(Fig. 2) Maximum power loss = 4.1W
(Fig. 4) Normalized power loss for input voltage ≈ 1.025
(Fig. 5) Normalized power loss for output voltage ≈ 0.97
(Fig. 6) Normalized power loss for frequency ≈ 1.08
(Fig. 7) Normalized power loss for inductor value ≈ 1.08
Adjusted Power Loss = 4.1 x 1.025 x 0.97 x 1.08 x 1.08 ≈ 4.75W
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Example 2) Adjusting for SOA Temperature:
Assuming TCASE = 110°C & TPCB = 90°C for both outputs
Output1 (Fig. 4) Normalized SOA Temperature for input voltage ≈ +0.7°C
(Fig. 5) Normalized SOA Temperature for output voltage ≈ -0.75°C
(Fig. 6) Normalized SOA Temperature for frequency ≈ +1.0°C
(Fig. 7) Normalized SOA Temperature for inductor value ≈ +2.0°C
TX axis intercept temp adjustment = +0.5°C - 0.75°C + 1.0°C +2.0°C ≈ +2.75°C
The following example shows how the SOA current is adjusted for a TX change of +2.75°C and output is in SOA
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
Case Temperature (ºC)
16
14
Unadjusted SOA curve
Output Current (A)
12
Adjusted SOA curve
10
8
6
TX
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 1.5V
fSW = 300kHz
L=1.0uH
4
2
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0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
PCB Temperature (ºC)
Iin Average
A
V
Vin Average
PIN= VIN Average x I IN Average
Cin
POUT= VOUT Average xI OUTAverage
Vin DC
PLoss = PIN - POUT
VIN
Iout Average
VSW
Lo
Co
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Iout
FB
PGND
Vout
A
Averaging
Circuit
V
Vout Average
Fig. 10: Power Loss Test Circuit
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VINs
PGND PGND PGND PGND
VIN
VCCbypass
VIN
PGND
VSWs
SS
PGND
VSW
PGND
CC
FB
FBS
VSW
OCSET SYNC
PGND
VREF
RT
PGOOD
Fig. 11: Recommended PCB Footprint (Top View)
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iP1203PbF User’s Design Guidelines
The iP1203PbF is a single output 15A power block
consisting of optimized power semiconductors, PWM
control and its associated passive components. It is
based on a synchronous buck topology and offers
an optimized solution where space, efficiency and
noise caused by parasitics are of concern. The power
block operates with fixed frequency voltage mode
control. The iP1203PbF components are integrated
in a land grid array (LGA) package.
Iss
SS
10
10
iP1203
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Css
VIN / Enabling the Output
The input operating voltage range of the iP1203PbF
is 5.5V to 13.2V.
The iP1203PbF output is turned on upon application
of input voltage. The VIN slew rate should not exceed
50mV/µs. The converter can also be turned on and
off by releasing or pulling the SS pin low through a
logic level MOSFET, the drain of which connects to
the soft start pin (see Fig.12). This feature can be
useful if sequencing or different start-up timing of different system outputs are required. In situations where
the output has undergone a latched shutdown due to
overvoltage, cycling Vin will reset the output. Cycling
soft start pin will not unlatch the output.
Soft Start
The Soft Start function provides a controlled rise of
the output voltage, thus limiting the inrush current.
The soft start function has an internal 25µA +/-20%
current source that charges the external soft start
capacitor Css up to 3V. During power-up, the output
voltage starts ramping up only after the charging voltage across the Css capacitor has reached a 0.8Vtyp
threshold, as shown in Fig. 13.
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Fig.12: Soft Start/Enable Circuit
3V
0.8Vtyp
VCss
VOUT
Fig. 13: Power Up Threshold
Frequency and Synchronization
The operating switching frequency (fSW) range of
iP1203PbF is 200 kHz to 400 kHz. The desired frequency is set by placing an external resistor to the
RT pin of the iP1203PbF. See Fig. 9 for the proper
resistor value.
The iP1203PbF is capable of accepting an external
digital synchronization signal. Synchronization will
be enabled by the rising edge clock. The free running oscillator frequency is twice the switching frequency. During synchronization, RT is selected such
that the free running frequency is 20% below the
synchronization frequency. The maximum synchronization frequency that iP1203PbF can accept is
800kHz. Note that the actual switching frequency is
half the synchronization frequency.
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Overcurrent Protection HICCUP
PGOOD
The overcurrent protection function of the iP1203PbF
offers a hiccup feature. During overloads, when the
overcurrent trip threshold is reached, the power supply output shuts down and attempts to restart (output HICCUP mode). The time duration between the
shutdown of the output and the restart is determined
by the time it takes to discharge the soft start capacitor. Typically, the discharge time of the soft start
capacitor is 10 times the charge time. The duty cycle
of the hiccup process is typically 5%. The output will
stay in hiccup indefinitely until the overload is removed. The typical overcurrent trip threshold of the
device is internally set at 30A. The overcurrent shutdown / HICCUP threshold is about ±30% accurate.
This is an output voltage status signal that is open
collector and is pulled low when the output voltage
falls below 85% of the output voltage. High state indicates that outputs are in regulation. The PGOOD
pin can be left floating if not used.
The iP1203PbF overcurrent shutdown and HICCUP
threshold can be set externally by adding ROCSET resistor from OCSET pin. Refer to Fig.8 for ROCSET selection.
Thermal Shutdown
The iP1203PbF provides thermal shutdown. The
threshold typically is set to 140°C. When the trip
threshold is exceeded, thermal shutdown turns the
output off. Thermal shutdown is not latched and automatic restart is initiated when the sensed temperature drops to the normal range.
Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
Overvoltage is sensed through output voltage sense
pin FBs. The OVP threshold is set to 115% of the
output voltage. Upon overvoltage condition, the OVP
forces a latched shutdown. In this mode, the upper
FET turns off and the lower FET turns on, thus
crowbaring the output. Reset is performed by recycling the input voltage. Overvoltage can be sensed
by either connecting FBs to its corresponding output
through a separate output voltage divider resistor
network, or it can be connected directly to its corresponding feedback pin FB. For Type III control loop
compensation, FBs should be connected through
voltage dividers only.
Refer to the iP1203PbF Design Procedure section
on how to set the OVP trip threshold.
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iP1203PbF Design Procedure
Setting the Overvoltage Trip
Only a few external components are required to complete a dual output synchronous buck power supply
using iP1203PbF. The following procedure will guide
the designer through the design and selection process of these external components.
The output of the iP1203 will shut down if it experiences a voltage in the range of 115% of VOUT. The
overvoltage sense pin FBs is connected to the output through voltage dividers, R26 and R27 (Fig. 14),
and the trip setpoint is programmed according to
equation (1). A separate overvoltage sense pin FBs
is provided to protect the power supply output if for
some reason the main feedback loop is lost (for instance, loss of feedback resistors). An optional 100pF
capacitor (C14) is used for delay and filtering.
A typical application for the iP1203 is:
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.5V, IOUT = 15A, fsw = 300kHz, Vp-p =
= 50mV
Setting the Output Voltage
The output voltage of the iP1203PbF is set by the
0.8V reference VREF and external voltage dividers.
Vout
Selecting the Soft-Start Capacitor
The soft start capacitor Css is selected according to
equation (2):
R2
FB
tss = 40 x Css
R5
iP1203
(2)
where,
tss is the output voltage ramp time in milliseconds,
and Css is the soft start capacitor in µF.
R26
FB
S
C14
(Optional)
If this redundancy is not required and if a Type II control loop compensation scheme is utilized, FBs pin
can be connected to FB.
A 0.1µF capacitor will provide an output voltage rampup time of about 4ms.
R27
Fig. 14: Typical Scheme for Output Voltage Setting
Input Capacitor Selection
For Type II compensation,
The switching currents impose RMS current requirements on the input capacitors. Equation (3) allows
the selection of the input capacitors.
VOUT is set according to equation (1):
I RMS = I out D(1 − D )
VOUT = VREF x (1 + R2 /R5 ) (see Fig. 14)
(1)
Setting R2 to 1K, VOUT to 1.5V and VREF to 0.8V, will
result in R5= 1.14 Kohms. Final values can be selected according to the desired accuracy of the output.
(3)
where, Iout is the output current, and D is the duty
cycle and is expressed as:
D = VOUT / VIN.
For the above example D= 0.13 and, using equation
(3) the capacitor rms current yields 5.0A.
To set the output voltage for Type III compensation,
refer to equation (24) in Type III compensation section.
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For better efficiency and low input ripple, select low
ESR ceramic capacitors. The amount of the capacitors is determined based on the rms rating. In the
above example, a total of 3 x 22µF, 2A capacitors will
be required to support the input rms current.
Output Capacitor CO Selection
Selection of the output capacitors depends on two
factors:
a. Low effective ESR for ripple and load transient requirements
To support the load transients and to stay within a
specified voltage dip ∆V due to the transients, ESR
selection should satisfy equation (4):
RESR ≤ ∆V / ILoadmax
(4)
If output voltage ripple is required to be maintained
at specified levels then the expression in equation
(5) should be used to select the output capacitors.
(5)
Where,
Vp-p is the peak to peak output ripple voltage .
Iripple is the inductor peak-to peak ripple current.
In addition, the voltage ripple caused by the output
capacitor needs to be significantly smaller than the
ripple caused by the ESR of the capacitor. Use equation (6) to satisfy this requirement.
Co >
10
2π × f s × RESR
(6)
If the inductor current ripple Iripple is 30% of IOUT1, the
50mV peak to peak output voltage ripple requirement
will be met if the total ESR of the output capacitors is
less than 11mΩ. This will require 2 x 470µF POSCAP
capacitors. Additional ceramic capacitors can be
added in parallel to further reduce the ESR. Care
should be given to properly compensate the control
loop for low output capacitor ESR values.
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b. Stability
The value of the output capacitor ESR zero frequency
fesr plays a major role in determining stability. fesr is
calculated by the expression in equation (7).
fESR = 1 / (2 π x RESR x CO)
Where,
ILoadmax is the maximum load current.
RESR ≤ Vp-p / Iripple
When selecting output capacitors, it is important to
consider the overshoot performance of the power supply. If the amount of capacitance is not adequate, then,
when unloading the output, the magnitude of the overshoot due to stored inductor energy, and depending
on the speed of the response of the control loop, can
exceed the overvoltage trip threshold of the
iP1203PbF and can cause undesirable shutdown of
the output. The magnitude of the overshoot should
be kept below 1.125VOUT . To prevent the overshoot
from tripping the output a delay can be added by installing capacitor C14 as shown in Fig.14.
(7)
Details on how to consider this parameter to design
for stability are outlined in the control loop compensation section of this datasheet.
Inductor LO Selection
Inductor selection is based on trade-offs between size
and efficiency. Low inductor values result in smaller
sizes, but can cause large ripple currents and lower
efficiency. Low inductor values also benefit the transient performance.
The inductor Lois selected according to equation (8):
LO = Vout x (1 - D) / (fsw x Iripple)
(8)
For the above example, and for Iripple of 30% of IOUT, LO
is calculated to be 1.0µH.
The core must be selected according to the peak of
maximum output current.
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Control Loop Compensation
Vout
The iP1203PbF feedback control is based on single
loop voltage mode control principle.
R2
FB
The goal in the design of the compensator is to
achieve the highest unity gain (0 db) crossover frequency with sufficient phase margin for the closed
loop transfer function. The LC filter of the power supply introduces a double pole with –40db/dec slope
and 180° phase lag. The 180° phase contribution from
the LC filter is the source of instabilty.
The resonant frequency of the LC filter is expressed
by equation (9):
f LC = 1 / (2π L0 × C 0 )
iP1203PbF
iP1203
R5
VREF
E/A1
C6
CC
C9
(Optional)
R19
(9)
The error amplifier of the iP1203PbF PWM controller
is transconductance amplifier, and its output is available for external compensation.
Magnitude(dB)
H(s) dB
Two types of compensators are studied in this section. The first one is called Type II and it is used to
compensate systems the ESR frequency fesr (equation 7) of which is in the midfrequency range and Type
III that can be used for any type of output capacitors
and have a wide range of fesr.
For output voltage settings less than 1.0V that use
low ESR ceramic capacitors, it is recommended that
the unity gain crossover frequency be set around
20kHz to maintain stable operation.
FZ
Fig. 15: Typical Type II Compensation and its Gain
Plot
H ( s) = g m ×
Type II
From Fig.15 the transfer function H(s) of the error
amplifier is given by (10):
R5
1 + sR19 C 9
H (s) = g m ×
×
(10)
R5 + R 2
sR19 C 9
Frequency
R5
× R19
R5 + R 2
(11)
where, gm is the transconductance of the error amplifier.
fz =
1
2π × R19 × C 9
(12)
The term s represents the frequency dependence of
the transfer function.
Follow the steps below to determine the feedback
loop compensation component values:
The Type II controller introduces a gain and a zero
expressed by equations (11) and (12):
1. Select a zero db crossover frequency f0 in the
range of 10% to 20% of the switching frequency fsw.
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2. Calculate R5 using equation (13):
R19 = Vramp ×
f ×f
R + R2 1
1
× 0 2 esr × 5
×
(13)
Vin
f LC
R5
gm
Where,
VIN = Maximum input voltage
f0 = Error amplifier zero crossover frequency
fesr= Output capacitor Co zero frequency
fLC = Output frequency resonant filter
gm= Error amplifier transconductance. Use 2mS for
gm.
Vramp = Oscillator ramp voltage.
Use 1.25V for Vramp
3. Place a zero at 75% of fLC to cancel one of the LC
filter poles.
f z = 0 . 75 ×
1
2π
Lo × C o
H ( s) =
(1 + sR20 C 9 ) × (1 + sR2 C 8 )
1
×
sR2 C 9 (1 + sR20 C 7 ) × (1 + sR21C8 )
fLC = 5.0kHz
fz = 3.8kHz
f0 = 45kHz (15% of 300kHz)
fesr = 14kHz, per equation (7) using Resr = 12mΩ.
R19 = 2.49K
C9 = 18nF
Sometimes, a pole fp2 is added at half the switching
frequency to filter the switching noise. This is done
by adding a capacitor Copt in Fig.15 from the output of
the error amplifier (CC pin of iP1203PbF) to ground.
This pole is given by equation (15):
(15)
(17)
C7
Vout
Calculation of the compensation components based
on the example above, yields:
1
2π × R19 × C opt
The transfer function of the Type III compensator is
given by equation (17)
(14)
4. Calculate C9 using equations (12) and (14)
f p2 =
Type III
The Type III compensation scheme allows the use of
any type of capacitors with ESR frequency of any
range. This scheme suggests a double pole double
zero compensation and requires more components
around the error amplifier to achieve the desired gain
and phase margins. Fig. 13 represents the Type III
compensation network for iP1203PbF.
C9
R20
C8
R21
CC
R2
iP1203PbF
iP1203
FB
R5
V
E/A1
REF
C6
Magnitude(dB)
H(s) dB
FZ1
FZ2
FP2
FP3
Frequency
Fig. 16: Typical Type III Compensation and its Gain
Plot
Copt is found from equation (16) by rearranging the
terms in equation (15) and by setting fp2 = fsw / 2:
Copt =
1
2π × f p 2 × R19
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The frequencies of the three poles and the two zeros
of the Type III compensation scheme are represented
by the following equations:
fp1= 0
f p2
(18)
(19)
1
=
2π × R21 × C8
f p3 =
1
2π × R20 × C 7
(20)
f z1 =
1
2π × R20 × C 9
(21)
f z2 =
1
2π × R2 × C8
(22)
7. Place the second pole fp2 at or near fesr of the output capacitor Co and determine the value of R21 from
R2
equation (19). Make sure R21 <
10
8. Use equation (24) to calculate R5.
R 5 = R2 x
V
ref
V -V
o
ref
(24)
More than one iteration may be required to calculate
the values of the compensation components if crossover frequencies higher than the range specified in
step 1 are required (for higher bandwidths and faster
transient response performance). To ensure stability
a phase margin greater than 45° should be achieved.
Refer to AN-1043 for more detailed compensation
techniques using Transconductance Amplifiers.
The crossover frequency f0 for Type III compensation is represented by equation (23):
f0 =
1
Vramp
× VIN × R20 × C8 ×
1
2π × L0 × C 0
(23)
Follow the steps below to determine the feedback
loop compensation component values:
1. Select a zero db crossover frequency f0 in the range
of 10% to 20% of the switching frequency fsw.
2. Select R20~ 10kΩ
3. Place the first zero fz1 at 75% of the resonant frequency fLC of the output filter.
Determine C9 from equation (21).
4. Place a third pole fP3 at or near the switching frequency fSW.
Select C7 such that C7 <
C9
10
5. Calculate C8 from equation (23).
6. Place the second zero at 125% of the resonant
frequency fLC of the output filter. Calculate R2 using
equation (22).
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Typical Waveforms
Ch1: Switching node, 400kHz
Ch2: 800kHz external synchronization
Fig. 17: iP1203PbF Outputs Synchronized to
800kHz
Ch1: Output voltage, 500mV/div
Ch3: Output current, 10A/div
Fig. 18: iP1203PbF Output Hiccup, Due to Overload
Ch1: Output voltage, 100mV/div ac
Ch3: Load current, 5A/div
Ch1: Output voltage, 100mV/div ac
Ch3: Load current, 5A/div
Fig. 19: iP1203PbF Transient Response Load Step
1A to 12A
Fig. 20: iP1203PbF Transient Response Load Step
12A to 0A
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Ch1: FBs input, 200mV/div
Ch2: Output voltage, 1V/div
Fig. 21: iP1203PbF Overvoltage Trip. Output Voltage Turns Off When
Voltage at FBs Pin Exceeds 15% of FB (0.8V)
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Fig. 22: iP1203PbF Pin Assignment
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Layout Guidelines
For stable and noise free operation of the whole
power system, it is recommended that the designers use the following guidelines:
1. Follow the layout scheme presented in Fig. 23.
Make sure that the output inductor L is placed as
close to iP1203PbF as possible to prevent noise
propagation that can be caused by switching of
power at the switching node Vsw, to sensitive circuits.
2. Provide a mid-layer solid ground plane with connections to the top layer through vias. The PGND
pads of iP1203PbF also need to be connected to
the same ground plane through vias.
3. To increase power supply noise immunity, place
input and output capacitors close to one another,
as shown in the layout diagram. This will provide
short high current paths that are essential at the
ground terminals.
capacitors should be as close to the device as possible.
5. The feedback track from the output VOUT to FB
should be routed as far away from noise generating
traces as possible.
6. The compensation components and the Vref bypass capacitor should be placed as close as possible to their corresponding iP1203PbF pins, away
from noise generating traces.
7. Refer to IR application note AN-1029 (Optimizing
a PCB Layout for an iPOWIR Technology Design) to
determine what size vias and copper weight and
thickness to use when designing the PCB.
8. Place the overcurrent threshold setting resistors
ROCSET close to the iP1203PbF block at the corresponding connection node.
4. Although there is a certain degree of VIN bypassing inside the iP1203PbF, the external input
decoupling
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10uF 16V
Removed
Removed
Installed
C7, C8
R19
Removed
Installed
Installed
30.9K(300kHz)
R24
100pF
C6
0.1uF
C5
2.2uF
C4
C18
10uF 16V
Type II Configuration Type III Configuration
R20,R21
Designator
Compensation Configuration
PGND
J2
10uF 16V
C19
10uF 16V
C17
14
RT
12
SYNC 15
REF
V
8
RT
SYNC
VREF
SS
iP1203
iP1203PbF
VCC_bypass
SS
PGOOD
V
INS
VINS
PGOOD13
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VIN
V
INS
VIN
VCC_bypass 6
10K
R1
1
PGND
2
C16
PGND
3
VIN
4
12V
5
V
IN
7
J1
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PGND
PGND
PGND
PGND
PGND
PGND
20
20
21
U1
10
9
VSWS
FB
CC
11
22
VSWS
FBS
19
VSW
16
18
OCSET
C9
0.018uF
NI
R20
2.49K
R19
1.13k
1.13K
R27
1K
R26
NI
R21
1K
R2
R5
C11
470uF 6.3V
Type III Compensation ††
100pF
C14
FBS
CC
NI
C7
FB
C10
470uF 6.3V
1.0uH
VSW L1
37.4K
RROCSET
OCSET
C8
NI
0.1uF
C13
1.5V
iP1203PbF
Fig. 24: Typical Application Schematic
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S IDE VIEW
T OP VIEW
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NOT ES :
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2.13 [.0839]
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PACKAGE BODY.
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2.032
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(10)
LAYOUT NOTES :
1. MIRROR T HE EXACT LY MODULE PAD OPENING TO PCB LAYOUT .
BOT T OM VIEW
Fig. 25: Outline Drawing
Refer to the following application notes for detailed guidelines and suggestions when implementing iPOWIR
technology products:
AN-1029: Optimizing a PCB Layout for an iPOWIR Technology Design
This paper describes how to optimize the PCB layout design for both thermal and electrical performance. This
includes placement, routing, and via interconnect suggestions.
AN-1030: Applying iPOWIR Products in Your Thermal Environment
This paper explains how to use the Power Loss vs Current and SOA curves in the data sheet to validate if the
operating conditions and thermal environment are within the Safe Operating Area of the iPOWIR product.
AN-1043: Stabilize the Buck Converter with Transconductance Amplifier
This paper explains how to stabilize a buck converter for Type II and Type III control loop compensation using
transconductance amplifiers.
AN-1047: Graphical solution to two branch heatsinking Safe Operating Area
This paper is a suppliment to AN-1030 and explains how to use the double side Power Loss vs Current and
SOA curves in the data sheet to validate if the operating conditions and thermal environment are within the
Safe Operating Area of the iPOWIR product.
AN-1028: Recommended Design, Integration and Rework Guidelines for International Rectifier’s iPOWIR
Technology BGA and LGA Packages
This paper discusses optimization of the layout design for mounting iPOWIR BGA and LGA packages on
printed circuit boards, accounting for thermal and electrical performance and assembly considerations.
Topics discussed includes PCB layout placement, routing, and via interconnect suggestions, as well as
soldering, pick and place, reflow, cleaning and reworking recommendations.
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iP1203PbF
0438
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iP1203
iP1203PbF
0438
XXXX
iP1203
iP1203PbF
0438
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iP1203
iP1203PbF
16.0 (.630)
12.0 (.472)
FEED DIRECTION
NOT ES :
1. OUT LINE CONFORMS T O EIA-481 & EIA-541.
iP1203, BGA
iP1203PbF
Fig. 26: Tape & Reel Information
NOT ES :
1. OUT LINE CONFORMS T O EIA-481 & EIA-541.
iP1203PbF, BGA
0538
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iP1203PbF
Fig. 27: Part Marking
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SQUEEGEE VIEW
RECOMMENDED STENCIL OPENING
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
The recommended reflow peak temperature is 260°C. The total furnance time is approximately 5 minutes
with approximately 10 seconds at the peak temperature.
Fig.28: Recommended Solder Profile and Stencil Design
This product has been designed and qualified for the industrial market.
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