Renesas ISL6520A Single synchronous buck pulse-width modulation (pwm) controller Datasheet

DATASHEET
ISL6520A
FN9016
Rev 6.00
Dec 10, 2009
Single Synchronous Buck Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) Controller
The ISL6520A makes simple work out of implementing a
complete control and protection scheme for a DC/DC
stepdown converter. Designed to drive N-Channel
MOSFETs in a synchronous buck topology, the ISL6520A
integrates the control, output adjustment, monitoring and
protection functions into a single 8 Lead package.
Features
The ISL6520A provides simple, single feedback loop,
voltage-mode control with fast transient response. The
output voltage can be precisely regulated to as low as 0.8V,
with a maximum tolerance of ±1.5% over-temperature and
line voltage variations. A fixed frequency oscillator reduces
design complexity, while balancing typical application cost
and efficiency.
• Drives N-Channel MOSFETs
The error amplifier features a 15MHz gain-bandwidth
product and 8V/ms slew rate which enables high converter
bandwidth for fast transient performance. The resulting
PWM duty cycles range from 0% to 100%.
• Lossless, Programmable Overcurrent Protection
- Uses Upper MOSFET’s rDS(ON)
Protection from overcurrent conditions is provided by
monitoring the rDS(ON) of the upper MOSFET to inhibit PWM
operation appropriately. This approach simplifies the
implementation and improves efficiency by eliminating the
need for a current sense resistor.
Pinouts
ISL6520A
(8 LD SOIC)
TOP VIEW
• 0.8V to VIN Output Range
- 0.8V Internal Reference
- ±1.5% Over Line Voltage and Temperature
• Simple Single-Loop Control Design
- Voltage-Mode PWM Control
• Fast Transient Response
- High-Bandwidth Error Amplifier
- Full 0% to 100% Duty Cycle
• Small Converter Size
- 300kHz Fixed Frequency Oscillator
- Internal Soft-Start
- 8 Ld SOIC or 16 Ld 4mmx4mm QFN
• QFN Package:
- Compliant to JEDEC PUB95 MO-220 QFN - Quad Flat
No Leads - Package Outline
- Near Chip Scale Package footprint, which improves
PCB efficiency and has a thinner profile
• Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
8 PHASE
BOOT 1
7 COMP/SD
UGATE 2
6 FB
GND 3
5 VCC
LGATE 4
NC
NC
PHASE
NC
ISL6520A
(16 LD QFN)
TOP VIEW
16
15
14
13
GND
3
10 NC
NC
4
9
7
8
NC
11 COMP/OCSET
VCC
2
NC
UGATE
LGATE
12 NC
6
• Power Supplies for Microprocessors
- PCs
- Embedded Controllers
• Subsystem Power Supplies
- PCI/AGP/GTL+ Buses
- ACPI Power Control
- SSTL-2 and DDR SDRAM Bus Termination Supply
• DSP and Core Communications Processor Supplies
1
5
Applications
• Cable Modems, Set Top Boxes, and DSL Modems
BOOT
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• Operates from +5V Input
FB
• Memory Supplies
• Personal Computer Peripherals
• Industrial Power Supplies
• 5V-Input DC/DC Regulators
• Low-Voltage Distributed Power Supplies
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ISL6520A
Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
(Note)
PART
MARKING
TEMP. RANGE
(°C)
PACKAGE
(Pb-free)
PKG.
DWG. #
ISL6520ACBZ*
6520 ACBZ
0 to +70
8 Ld SOIC
M8.15
ISL6520ACBZA*
6520 ACBZ
0 to +70
8 Ld SOIC
M8.15
ISL6520AIBZ*
6520 AIBZ
-40 to +85
8 Ld SOIC
M8.15
ISL6520ACRZ*
65 20ACRZ
0 to +70
16 Ld 4x4mm QFN
L16.4x4
ISL6520AIRZ*
65 20AIRZ
-40 to +85
16 Ld 4x4mm QFN
L16.4x4
ISL6520EVAL1
Evaluation Board
*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.
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ISL6520A
Block Diagram
VCC
POR AND
SOFTSTART
+
-
SAMPLE
AND
HOLD
BOOT
OC
COMPARATOR
UGATE
+
0.8V
PWM
COMPARATOR
ERROR
AMP
+
-
-
+
-
INHIBIT
PHASE
GATE
CONTROL
PWM LOGIC
VCC
FB
LGATE
COMP/OCSET
20A
OSCILLATOR
FIXED 300kHz
GND
Typical Application
VCC
CBULK
CDCPL
VCC
ROCSET
5
COMP/OCSET
7
1
ISL6520A
2
8
RF
CI
CF
CHF
DBOOT
6
FB
4
3
BOOT
CBOOT
UGATE
LOUT
PHASE
LGATE
+VO
COUT
GND
ROFFSET
RS
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ISL6520A
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Thermal Information
Supply Voltage, VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +6.0V
Absolute Boot Voltage, VBOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +15.0V
Upper Driver Supply Voltage, VBOOT - VPHASE . . . . . . . . 7.0V (DC)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0V (<10ns Pulse Width, 10J)
Input, Output or I/O Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . GND -0.3V to VCC +0.3V
ESD Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class 2
Thermal Resistance
JA (°C/W)
JC (°C/W)
SOIC Package (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
95
N/A
QFN Package (Notes 2, 3). . . . . . . . . . . . .
45
7
Maximum Junction Temperature (Plastic Package). . . . . . . . +150°C
Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . .-65°C to +150°C
Pb-Free Reflow Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see link below
http://www.intersil.com/pbfree/Pb-FreeReflow.asp
Operating Conditions
Supply Voltage, VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5V ±10%
Ambient Temperature Range - ISL6520AC . . . . . . . . . 0°C to +70°C
Ambient Temperature Range - ISL6520AI . . . . . . . . .-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40°C to +125°C
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. JA is measured with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board in free air. See Tech Brief TB379 for details.
2. JA 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 JC, the “case temp” location is the center of the exposed metal pad on the package underside.
Electrical Specifications
PARAMETER
Recommended Operating Conditions, Unless Otherwise Noted.
MIN
(Note 4)
TYP
MAX
(Note 4)
UNITS
IVCC
2.6
3.2
3.8
mA
POR
4.19
4.30
4.50
V
-
0.25
-
V
ISL6520AC, VCC = 5V
250
300
340
kHz
ISL6520AI, VCC = 5V
230
300
340
kHz
-
1.5
-
VP-P
ISL6520AC
-1.5
-
+1.5
%
ISL6520AI
-2.5
-
+2.5
%
-
0.800
-
V
-
88
-
dB
-
15
-
MHz
-
8
-
V/µs
A
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
VCC SUPPLY CURRENT
Nominal Supply
POWER-ON RESET
Rising VCC POR Threshold
VCC POR Threshold Hysteresis
OSCILLATOR
Frequency
Ramp Amplitude
fOSC
DVOSC
REFERENCE
Reference Voltage Tolerance
Nominal Reference Voltage
VREF
ERROR AMPLIFIER
DC Gain
Gain-Bandwidth Product
Slew Rate
GBWP
Limits established by characterization and
are not production tested
SR
GATE DRIVERS
Upper Gate Source Current
IUGATE-SRC VBOOT - VPHASE = 5V, VUGATE = 4V
-
-1
-
Upper Gate Sink Current
IUGATE-SNK
-
1
-
A
Lower Gate Source Current
ILGATE-SRC VVCC = 5V, VLGATE = 4V
ILGATE-SNK
-
-1
-
A
-
2
-
A
ISL6520AC
17
20
22
µA
ISL6520AI
14
20
24
µA
-
0.8
-
V
Lower Gate Sink Current
PROTECTION / DISABLE
OCSET Current Source
Disable Threshold
IOCSET
VDISABLE
NOTE:
4. 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.
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ISL6520A
Functional Pin Description
VCC
This pin provides the bias supply for the ISL6520A, as well
as the lower MOSFET’s gate. Connect a well-decoupled 5V
supply to this pin.
FB
This pin is the inverting input of the internal error amplifier.
Use this pin, in combination with the COMP/OCSET pin, to
compensate the voltage-control feedback loop of the
converter.
During soft-start, and all the time during normal converter
operation, this pin represents the output of the error
amplifier. Use this pin, in combination with the
COMP/OCSET pin, to compensate the voltage-control
feedback loop of the converter.
Pulling COMP/OCSET to a level below 0.8V disables the
controller. Disabling the ISL6520A causes the oscillator to
stop, the LGATE and UGATE outputs to be held low, and the
softstart circuitry to re-arm.
LGATE
This pin represents the signal and power ground for the IC.
Tie this pin to the ground island/plane through the lowest
impedance connection available.
Connect this pin to the lower MOSFET’s gate. This pin
provides the PWM-controlled gate drive for the lower
MOSFET. This pin is also monitored by the adaptive
shoot-through protection circuitry to determine when the
lower MOSFET has turned off.
PHASE
Functional Description
GND
Connect this pin to the upper MOSFET’s source. This pin is
used to monitor the voltage drop across the upper MOSFET
for overcurrent protection.
UGATE
Connect this pin to the upper MOSFET’s gate. This pin
provides the PWM-controlled gate drive for the upper
MOSFET. This pin is also monitored by the adaptive
shoot-through protection circuitry to determine when the
upper MOSFET has turned off.
BOOT
This pin provides ground referenced bias voltage to the
upper MOSFET driver. A bootstrap circuit is used to create a
voltage suitable to drive a logic-level N-channel MOSFET.
COMP/OCSET
This is a multiplexed pin. During a short period of time
following power-on reset (POR), this pin is used to determine
the overcurrent threshold of the converter. Connect a
resistor (ROCSET) from this pin to the drain of the upper
MOSFET (VCC). ROCSET, an internal 20µA current source
(IOCSET), and the upper MOSFET on-resistance (rDS(ON))
set the converter overcurrent (OC) trip point according to
Equation 1:
I OCSET xR OCSET
I PEAK = -----------------------------------------------r DS  ON 
(EQ. 1)
Internal circuitry of the ISL6520A will not recognize a voltage
drop across ROCSET larger than 0.5V. Any voltage drop
across ROCSET that is greater than 0.5V will set the
overcurrent trip point to:
0.5V
I PEAK = ---------------------r DS  ON 
An overcurrent trip cycles the soft-start function.
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(EQ. 2)
Initialization
The ISL6520A automatically initializes upon receipt of power.
The Power-On Reset (POR) function continually monitors the
bias voltage at the VCC pin. The POR function initiates the
Overcurrent Protection (OCP) sampling and hold operation
after the supply voltage exceeds its POR threshold. Upon
completion of the OCP sampling and hold operation, the POR
function initiates the soft-start operation.
Overcurrent Protection
The overcurrent function protects the converter from a shorted
output by using the upper MOSFET’s on-resistance, rDS(ON),
to monitor the current. This method enhances the converter’s
efficiency and reduces cost by eliminating a current sensing
resistor.
The overcurrent function cycles the soft-start function in a
hiccup mode to provide fault protection. A resistor (ROCSET)
programs the overcurrent trip level (see “Typical Application”
on page 3).
Immediately following POR, the ISL6520A initiates the
Overcurrent Protection sampling and hold operation. First,
the internal error amplifier is disabled. This allows an internal
20mA current sink to develop a voltage across ROCSET. The
ISL6520A then samples this voltage at the COMP pin. This
sampled voltage, which is referenced to the VCC pin, is held
internally as the Overcurrent Set Point.
When the voltage across the upper MOSFET, which is also
referenced to the VCC pin, exceeds the Overcurrent Set
Point, the overcurrent function initiates a soft-start sequence.
Figure 1 shows the inductor current after a fault is introduced
while running at 15A. The continuous fault causes the
ISL6520A to go into a hiccup mode with a typical period of
25ms. The inductor current increases to 18A during the softstart interval and causes an overcurrent trip. The converter
dissipates very little power with this method. The measured
input power for the conditions of Figure 1 is only 1.5W.
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controlled output voltage rise. The entire startup sequence
typically take about 11ms.
OUTPUT INDUCTOR
CURRENT
5A/DIV.
VOUT
500mV/DIV.
COMP/OCSET
1V/DIV.
TIME (5ms/DIV.)
FIGURE 1. OVERCURRENT OPERATION
The overcurrent function will trip at a peak inductor current
(IPEAK) determined by Equation 3:
I OCSET x R OCSET
I PEAK = ---------------------------------------------------r DS  ON 
(EQ. 3)
where IOCSET is the internal OCSET current source (20µA
typical). The OC trip point varies mainly due to the
MOSFET’s rDS(ON) variations. To avoid overcurrent tripping
in the normal operating load range, find the ROCSET resistor
from the equation above with:
1. The maximum rDS(ON) at the highest junction
temperature.
2. The minimum IOCSET from the specification table.
 I 
3. Determine IPEAK for I PEAK > I OUT  MAX  + ---------- ,
2
whereI is the output inductor ripple current.
For an equation for the ripple current see the section under
component guidelines titled “Output Inductor Selection” on
page 8.
Soft-Start
The POR function initiates the soft-start sequence after the
overcurrent set point has been sampled. Soft-start clamps the
error amplifier output (COMP pin) and reference input
(non-inverting terminal of the error amp) to the internally
generated soft-start voltage. Figure 2 shows a typical start-up
interval where the COMP/OCSET pin has been released from
a grounded (system shutdown) state. Initially, the
COMP/OCSET is used to sample the overcurrent setpoint by
disabling the error amplifier and drawing 20µA through
ROCSET. Once the overcurrent level has been sampled, the
soft-start function is initiated. The clamp on the error amplifier
(COMP/OCSET pin) initially controls the converter’s output
voltage during soft-start. The oscillator’s triangular waveform is
compared to the ramping error amplifier voltage. This
generates PHASE pulses of increasing width that charge the
output capacitor(s). When the internally generated soft-start
voltage exceeds the feedback (FB pin) voltage, the output
voltage is in regulation. This method provides a rapid and
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TIME (2ms/DIV.)
FIGURE 2. SOFT-START INTERVAL
Current Sinking
The ISL6520A incorporates a MOSFET shoot-through
protection method which allows a converter to sink current
as well as source current. Care should be exercised when
designing a converter with the ISL6520A when it is known
that the converter may sink current.
When the converter is sinking current, it is behaving as a
boost converter that is regulating it’s input voltage. This
means that the converter is boosting current into the VCC
rail, which supplies the bias voltage to the ISL6520A. If there
is nowhere for this current to go, such as to other distributed
loads on the VCC rail, through a voltage limiting protection
device, or other methods, the capacitance on the VCC bus
will absorb the current. This situation will allow voltage level
of the VCC rail to increase. If the voltage level of the rail is
boosted to a level that exceeds the maximum voltage rating
of the ISL6520A, then the IC will experience an irreversible
failure and the converter will no longer be operational.
Ensuring that there is a path for the current to follow other
than the capacitance on the rail will prevent this failure
mode.
Application Guidelines
Layout Considerations
As in any high frequency switching converter, layout is very
important. Switching current from one power device to another
can generate voltage transients across the impedances of the
interconnecting bond wires and circuit traces. These
interconnecting impedances should be minimized by using
wide, short printed circuit traces. The critical components
should be located as close together as possible, using ground
plane construction or single point grounding.
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pulse-width modulated (PWM) wave with an amplitude of
VIN at the PHASE node. The PWM wave is smoothed by the
output filter (LO and CO).
VIN
ISL6520A
Q1
PHASE
CIN
Q2
LGATE
PWM
COMPARATOR
VOUT
CO
+VIN
Q1
VOUT
PHASE
VCC
+5V
Q2
CO
COMP/OCSET
CVCC
GND
FIGURE 4. PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD SMALL SIGNAL
LAYOUT GUIDELINES
Feedback Compensation
Figure 5 highlights the voltage-mode control loop for a
synchronous-rectified buck converter. The output voltage
(VOUT) is regulated to the Reference voltage level. The
error amplifier (Error Amp) output (VE/A) is compared with
the oscillator (OSC) triangular wave to provide a
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ZIN
ERROR
AMP
REFERENCE
DETAILED COMPENSATION COMPONENTS
ZFB
C2
C1
VOUT
ZIN
C3
R2
R3
R1
COMP
FB
+
ISL6520A
REFERENCE
FIGURE 5. VOLTAGE-MODE BUCK CONVERTER
COMPENSATION DESIGN
The modulator transfer function is the small-signal transfer
function of VOUT/VE/A . This function is dominated by a DC
Gain and the output filter (LO and CO), with a double pole
break frequency at FLC and a zero at FESR . The DC Gain of
the modulator is simply the input voltage (VIN) divided by the
peak-to-peak oscillator voltage VOSC .
Modulator Break Frequency Equations
LO
LOAD
ROCSET
ISL6520A
CO
ESR
(PARASITIC)
+
Figure 4 shows the circuit traces that require additional
layout consideration. Use single point and ground plane
construction for the circuits shown. Minimize any leakage
current paths on the COMP/OCSET pin and locate the
resistor, ROSCET close to the COMP/OCSET pin because
the internal current source is only 20µA. Provide local VCC
decoupling between VCC and GND pins. Locate the
capacitor, CBOOT as close as practical to the BOOT and
PHASE pins. All components used for feedback
compensation should be located as close to the IC a
practical.
CBOOT
PHASE
ZFB
Figure 3 shows the critical power components of the converter.
To minimize the voltage overshoot, the interconnecting wires
indicated by heavy lines should be part of a ground or power
plane in a printed circuit board. The components shown in
Figure 3 should be located as close together as possible.
Please note that the capacitors CIN and CO may each
represent numerous physical capacitors. Locate the ISL6520A
within 3 inches of the MOSFETs, Q1 and Q2 . The circuit traces
for the MOSFETs’ gate and source connections from the
ISL6520A must be sized to handle up to 1A peak current.
D1
DRIVER
VOUT
VE/A
FIGURE 3. PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD POWER AND
GROUND PLANES OR ISLANDS
BOOT
LO
+
VOSC
RETURN
+5V
VIN
DRIVER
OSC
LO
LOAD
UGATE
1
F LC = ------------------------------------------2 x L O x C O
1
F ESR = -------------------------------------------2 x ESR x C O
(EQ. 4)
The compensation network consists of the error amplifier
(internal to the ISL6520A) and the impedance networks ZIN
and ZFB. The goal of the compensation network is to provide
a closed loop transfer function with the highest 0dB crossing
frequency (f0dB) and adequate phase margin. Phase margin
is the difference between the closed loop phase at f0dB and
180 degrees. The following equations relate the
compensation network’s poles, zeros and gain to the
components (R1 , R2 , R3 , C1 , C2 , and C3) in Figure 7. Use
these guidelines for locating the poles and zeros of the
compensation network:
1. Pick Gain (R2/R1) for desired converter bandwidth.
2. Place 1ST Zero Below Filter’s Double Pole (~75% FLC).
3. Place 2ND Zero at Filter’s Double Pole.
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4. Place 1ST Pole at the ESR Zero.
These requirements are generally met with a mix of
capacitors and careful layout.
5. Place 2ND Pole at Half the Switching Frequency.
6. Check Gain against Error Amplifier’s Open-Loop Gain.
7. Estimate Phase Margin - Repeat if Necessary.
Compensation Break Frequency Equations
1
F Z1 = -----------------------------------2 x R 2 x C 1
1
F P1 = -------------------------------------------------------- C 1 x C 2
2 x R 2 x  ----------------------
 C1 + C2 
1
F Z2 = ------------------------------------------------------2 x  R 1 + R 3  x C 3
1
F P2 = -----------------------------------2 x R 3 x C 3
(EQ. 5)
Figure 6 shows an asymptotic plot of the DC/DC converter’s
gain vs frequency. The actual Modulator Gain has a high gain
peak due to the high Q factor of the output filter and is not
shown in Figure 6. Using the previously mentioned guidelines
should give a Compensation Gain similar to the curve plotted.
The open loop error amplifier gain bounds the compensation
gain. Check the compensation gain at FP2 with the
capabilities of the error amplifier. The Closed Loop Gain is
constructed on the graph of Figure 6 by adding the Modulator
Gain (in dB) to the Compensation Gain (in dB). This is
equivalent to multiplying the modulator transfer function to the
compensation transfer function and plotting the gain.
The compensation gain uses external impedance networks
ZFB and ZIN to provide a stable, high bandwidth (BW) overall
loop. A stable control loop has a gain crossing with
-20dB/decade slope and a phase margin greater than 45
degrees. Include worst case component variations when
determining phase margin.
FZ1 FZ2
FP1
FP2
80
OPEN LOOP
ERROR AMP GAIN
GAIN (dB)
60
20
20LOG
(R2/R1)
0
20LOG
(VIN/DVOSC)
MODULATOR
GAIN
-20
COMPENSATION
GAIN
-40
-60
High frequency decoupling capacitors should be placed as
close to the power pins of the load as physically possible. Be
careful not to add inductance in the circuit board wiring that
could cancel the usefulness of these low inductance
components. Consult with the manufacturer of the load on
specific decoupling requirements.
Use only specialized low-ESR capacitors intended for
switching-regulator applications for the bulk capacitors. The
bulk capacitor’s ESR will determine the output ripple voltage
and the initial voltage drop after a high slew-rate transient. An
aluminum electrolytic capacitor’s ESR value is related to the
case size with lower ESR available in larger case sizes.
However, the Equivalent Series Inductance (ESL) of these
capacitors increases with case size and can reduce the
usefulness of the capacitor to high slew-rate transient loading.
Unfortunately, ESL is not a specified parameter. Work with
your capacitor supplier and measure the capacitor’s
impedance with frequency to select a suitable component. In
most cases, multiple electrolytic capacitors of small case size
perform better than a single large case capacitor.
Output Inductor Selection
100
40
Modern components and loads are capable of producing
transient load rates above 1A/ns. High frequency capacitors
initially supply the transient and slow the current load rate
seen by the bulk capacitors. The bulk filter capacitor values
are generally determined by the ESR (Effective Series
Resistance) and voltage rating requirements rather than
actual capacitance requirements.
CLOSED LOOP
GAIN
FLC
10
100
1K
FESR
10K
100K
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FIGURE 6. ASYMPTOTIC BODE PLOT OF CONVERTER GAIN
Component Selection Guidelines
Output Capacitor Selection
An output capacitor is required to filter the output and supply
the load transient current. The filtering requirements are a
function of the switching frequency and the ripple current.
The load transient requirements are a function of the slew
rate (di/dt) and the magnitude of the transient load current.
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The output inductor is selected to meet the output voltage
ripple requirements and minimize the converter’s response
time to the load transient. The inductor value determines the
converter’s ripple current and the ripple voltage is a function
of the ripple current. The ripple voltage and current are
approximated by the following equations:
I =
VIN - VOUT
Fs x L
x
VOUT
VIN
VOUT = I x ESR
(EQ. 6)
Increasing the value of inductance reduces the ripple current
and voltage. However, the large inductance values reduce
the converter’s response time to a load transient.
One of the parameters limiting the converter’s response to
a load transient is the time required to change the inductor
current. Given a sufficiently fast control loop design, the
ISL6520A will provide either 0% or 100% duty cycle in
response to a load transient. The response time is the time
required to slew the inductor current from an initial current
value to the transient current level. During this interval the
difference between the inductor current and the transient
current level must be supplied by the output capacitor.
Minimizing the response time can minimize the output
capacitance required.
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The response time to a transient is different for the
application of load and the removal of load. The following
equations give the approximate response time interval for
application and removal of a transient load:
tRISE =
L x ITRAN
VIN - VOUT
tFALL =
L x ITRAN
VOUT
(EQ. 7)
where: ITRAN is the transient load current step, tRISE is the
response time to the application of load, and tFALL is the
response time to the removal of load. The worst case
response time can be either at the application or removal of
load. Be sure to check both of these equations at the
minimum and maximum output levels for the worst case
response time.
Input Capacitor Selection
Use a mix of input bypass capacitors to control the voltage
overshoot across the MOSFETs. Use small ceramic
capacitors for high frequency decoupling and bulk capacitors
to supply the current needed each time Q1 turns on. Place the
small ceramic capacitors physically close to the MOSFETs
and between the drain of Q1 and the source of Q2 .
The important parameters for the bulk input capacitor are the
voltage rating and the RMS current rating. For reliable
operation, select the bulk capacitor with voltage and current
ratings above the maximum input voltage and largest RMS
current required by the circuit. The capacitor voltage rating
should be at least 1.25 times greater than the maximum
input voltage and a voltage rating of 1.5 times is a
conservative guideline. The RMS current rating requirement
for the input capacitor of a buck regulator is approximately
1/2 the DC load current.
For a through hole design, several electrolytic capacitors may
be needed. For surface mount designs, solid tantalum
capacitors can be used, but caution must be exercised with
regard to the capacitor surge currentrating. These capacitors
must be capable of handling the surge-current at power-up.
Some capacitor series available from reputable manufacturers
are surge current tested.
losses. The lower switch realizes most of the switching
losses when the converter is sinking current (see the
following equations ). These equations assume linear voltagecurrent transitions and do not adequately model power loss
due the reverse-recovery of the upper and lower MOSFET’s
body diode. The gate-charge losses are dissipated by the
ISL6520A and don't heat the MOSFETs. However, large gatecharge increases the switching interval, tSW which increases
the MOSFET switching losses. Ensure that both MOSFETs
are within their maximum junction temperature at high ambient
temperature by calculating the temperature rise according to
package thermal-resistance specifications. A separate heatsink
may be necessary depending upon MOSFET power, package
type, ambient temperature and air flow.
Losses while Sourcing Current
2
1
P UPPER = Io  r DS  ON   D + ---  Io  V IN  t SW  F S
2
PLOWER = Io2 x rDS(ON) x (1 - D)
Losses while Sinking Current
PUPPER = Io2 x rDS(ON) x D
2
1
P LOWER = Io  r DS  ON    1 – D  + ---  Io  V IN  t SW  F S
2
Where: D is the duty cycle = VOUT / VIN ,
tSW is the combined switch ON and OFF time, and
(EQ. 8)
FS is the switching frequency.
Given the reduced available gate bias voltage (5V),
logic-level or sub-logic-level transistors should be used for
both N-MOSFETs. Caution should be exercised with devices
exhibiting very low VGS(ON) characteristics. The shootthrough protection present aboard the ISL6520A may be
circumvented by these MOSFETs if they have large parasitic
impedences and/or capacitances that would inhibit the gate
of the MOSFET from being discharged below it’s threshold
level before the complementary MOSFET is turned on.
+5V
VCC
BOOT
CBOOT
UGATE
The ISL6520A requires 2 N-Channel power MOSFETs. These
should be selected based upon rDS(ON) , gate supply
requirements, and thermal management requirements.
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+5V
+ VD -
ISL6520A
MOSFET Selection/Considerations
In high-current applications, the MOSFET power dissipation,
package selection and heatsink are the dominant design
factors. The power dissipation includes two loss components;
conduction loss and switching loss. The conduction losses are
the largest component of power dissipation for both the upper
and the lower MOSFETs. These losses are distributed between
the two MOSFETs according to duty factor. The switching
losses seen when sourcing current will be different from the
switching losses seen when sinking current. When sourcing
current, the upper MOSFET realizes most of the switching
DBOOT
Q1
PHASE
-
+
LGATE
NOTE:
VG-S  VCC -VD
Q2
NOTE:
VG-S  VCC
GND
FIGURE 7. UPPER GATE DRIVE BOOTSTRAP
Figure 7 shows the upper gate drive (BOOT pin) supplied by a
bootstrap circuit from VCC . The boot capacitor, CBOOT,
develops a floating supply voltage referenced to the PHASE
pin. The supply is refreshed to a voltage of VCC less the boot
diode drop (VD) each time the lower MOSFET, Q2 , turns on.
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ISL6520A
ISL6520A DC/DC Converter Application Circuit
Figure 8 shows an application circuit of a DC/DC Converter.
Detailed information on the circuit, including a complete
Bill-of-Materials and circuit board description, can be found in
Application Note AN9932.
+5V
+
CIN
2 x 330µF
0.1µF
2 x 1µF
VCC
ISL6520A
6.19k
5
D1
MONITOR
AND
PROTECTION
1
2 UGATE
COMP/OCSET 7
REF
10.0k
8 PHASE
0.1µF
Q1
L1
+
-
470pF
8200pF
OSC
U1
4
+
-
FB 6
1.00k
BOOT
VOUT
LGATE
Q2
3
+
COUT
3 x 330µF
0.1µF
GND
3.16k
60.4
18000pF
Component Selection Notes:
CIN - Each 330µF 6.3WVDC, Sanyo 6TPB330M or Equivalent.
COUT - Each 330µF 6.3WVDC, Sanyo 6TPB330M or Equivalent.
D1 - 30mA Schottky Diode, MA732 or Equivalent
L1 - 3.1H Inductor, Panasonic P/N ETQ-P6F2ROLFA or Equivalent.
Q1 , Q2 - Intersil MOSFET; HUF76143.
FIGURE 8. 5V to 3.3V 15A DC/DC CONVERTER
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ISL6520A
Package Outline Drawing
L16.4x4
16 LEAD QUAD FLAT NO-LEAD PLASTIC PACKAGE
Rev 6, 02/08
4X 1.95
4.00
12X 0.65
A
B
13
6
PIN 1
INDEX AREA
6
PIN #1 INDEX AREA
16
1
4.00
12
2 . 10 ± 0 . 15
9
4
0.15
(4X)
5
8
TOP VIEW
0.10 M C A B
+0.15
16X 0 . 60
-0.10
4 0.28 +0.07 / -0.05
BOTTOM VIEW
SEE DETAIL "X"
0.10 C
1.00 MAX
( 3 . 6 TYP )
(
2 . 10 )
C
BASE PLANE
SEATING PLANE
0.08 C
SIDE VIEW
( 12X 0 . 65 )
( 16X 0 . 28 )
C
0 . 2 REF
5
( 16 X 0 . 8 )
0 . 00 MIN.
0 . 05 MAX.
DETAIL "X"
TYPICAL RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in millimeters.
Dimensions in ( ) for Reference Only.
2. Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to AMSE Y14.5m-1994.
3. Unless otherwise specified, tolerance : Decimal ± 0.05
4. Dimension b applies to the metallized terminal and is measured
between 0.15mm and 0.30mm from the terminal tip.
5. Tiebar shown (if present) is a non-functional feature.
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.
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ISL6520A
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
-B1
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

B S
NOTES:
1. Symbols are defined in the “MO Series Symbol List” in Section 2.2 of
Publication Number 95.
MILLIMETERS
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

8
0°
8
8°
0°
7
8°
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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