MICREL MIC2592B-2YTQ

MIC2592B
Dual-Slot PCI Express Hot-Plug Controller
General Description
Features
The MIC2592B is a dual-slot power controller supporting the
power distribution requirements for Peripheral Component
Interconnect Express (PCI Express) Hot-Plug compliant
systems. The MIC2592B provides complete power control
support for two PCI Express slots, including the 3.3VAUX
defined by the PCI Express standards. Support for 12V, 3.3V,
and 3.3VAUX supplies is provided including programmable
constant-current inrush limiting, voltage supervision, programmable current limit, and circuit breaker functions. These
features provide comprehensive system protection and fault
isolation. The MIC2592B also incorporates an SMBus interface
via which complete status of each slot is provided.
All support documentation can be found on Micrel’s web site
at www.micrel.com.
• Supports two independent PCI Express slots
• SMBus interface for slot power control and status
• Voltage-tolerant I/O for compatibility with SMBus 2.0
systems
• 12V, 3.3V, and 3.3VAUX supplies supported per PCI
Express Specification v1.0a
- Intergrated power MOSFETs for 3.3V
3.3VAUX rails
- Standby operation for Wake-on-LAN applications with
low backfeed on Main +12V and +3.3V rails.
• Programmable inrush current limiting
• Active current regulation controls inrush current
• Electronic circuit breaker for each supply to each slot
• High accuracies for both circuit breaker trip points and
nuisance trip prevention timers
• Dual level fault detection for quick fault response without
nuisance tripping
• Thermal isolation between circuitry for Slot A and Slot B
• Two General Purpose Input pins suitable for interface to
logic and switches.
Ordering Information
Part Number
Standard
Pb-Free
12V and 3V
Fast-Trip Thresholds
3.3VAUX
Current Limit
Package
100mV
0.375A
48 Pin TQFP
MIC2592B – 3BTQ* MIC2592B – 3YTQ*
150mV
0.375A
48 Pin TQFP
MIC2592B – 5BTQ* MIC2592B – 5YTQ*
Disabled
0.375A
48 Pin TQFP
MIC2592B – 2BTQ
MIC2592B – 2YTQ
* Contact factory for availability
Micrel, Inc. • 1849 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
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Typical Application
+12V
System
Power +3.3V
Supply
VSTBY
0.1µF
11
26
VSTBYA VSTBYB
20
110k
1%
VSTBY
C1
PCI Express Connector
0.1µF
VAUXA
12VINA
RFILTER[A&B]
2
CFILTERA
35
CFILTERB
100k
100k
8
12VGATEA
3
100k
9
/FORCE_ONA
28
/FORCE_ONB
4
GPI_A0
38
GPI_B0
3VINA
12
3VSENSEA
13
3VGATEA
14
3VOUTA
16
12VINB
32
12VSENSEB
29
GPI_B0
MIC2592B
10k x 4
AUXENA
AUXENB
ONA
42
44
43
ONB
VSTBY
AUXENA
AUXENB
ONA
12VGATEB
Hot-Plug
Controller
12VOUTB
6
31
1
36
/FAULTB
41
SMBus
Base
Address
40
39
37
VSTBY
Si4420DY
3.3V
3.0A
15
0.1F
#
34
RSENSE
0.020
*R12VGATEB
15
Si4435DY
#
CMILLER
6800pF
27
10k x 4
/PWRGDA
/PWRGDB
/FAULTA
RSENSE
0.013
CGATE
22nF
CGS
22nF
ONB
12V
2.1A (x4/x8)
*R3VGATEA
#
3.3AUX
375mA
RSENSE
0.020
Si4435DY
0.1F
/FORCE_ONB
GPI_A0
*R12VGATEA
15
CMILLER
6800pF
12VOUTA
VSTBY
45
#
CGS
22nF
#
10
/FORCE_ONA
PCI
Express
Bus
0.1F
5
12VSENSEA
C2
100k
15
12V
2.1A (x4/x8)
0.1F
/PWRGDA
/PWRGDB
/FAULTA
3VINB
/FAULTB
3VSENSEB
24
3VGATEB
23
3VOUTB
21
VAUXB
22
GND
17
A0
A1
A2
/INT
RSENSE
0.013
25
47
SCL
GND
33
48
SDA
GND
46
*R3VGATEB
Si4420DY
15
3.3V
3.0A
#
CGATE
22nF
3.3AUX
375mA
PCI
Express
Bus
10k x 3
SMBus I/O
SDA
SDA
SCL
SCL
/INT
/INT
PCI Express Connector
Management
Controller
* Values for R12VGATE[A/B] and R3VGATE[A/B] may vary
#
depending upon the CGS of the external MOSFETs.
These components are not required for MIC2592B
operation but can be implemented for GATE output
slew rate control (application specific)
¥ Bold lines indicate high current paths
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Pin Configuration
SDA
SCL
GND
AUXENA
ONA
ONB
AUXENB
A0
A1
A2
GPI_B0
/INT
Hot-Plug
Control
Interface
48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37
/FAULTA
CFILTERA
12VGATEA
GPI_A0
12VINA
/PWRGDA
NC
12VSENSEA
/FORCE_ONA
12VOUTA
VSTBYA
3VINA
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
/FAULTB
CFILTERB
12VGATEB
GND
12VINB
/PWRGDB
NC
12VSENSEB
/FORCE_ONB
12VOUTB
VSTBYB
3VINB
Slot A
Interface
3VSENSEA
3VGATEA
VAUXA
3VOUTA
GND
NC
NC
RFILTER[A&B]
3VOUTB
VAUXB
3VGATEB
3VSENSEB
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Slot B
Interface
48-Pin TQFP
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Pin Description
Pin Number
Pin Name
5
32
12VINA
12VINB
12V Supply Power and Sense Inputs [A/B]: Two pins are provided for Kelvin.
connection (one for each slot). Pin 5 is the (+) Kelvin-sense connection to
the supply side of the sense resistor for 12V Slot A. Pin 32 is the (+) Kelvin
sense connection to the supply side of the sense resistor for 12V Slot B.
These two pins must ultimately connect to each other as close as possible at
the MIC2592B controller in order to eliminate any IR drop between these
pins. An undervoltage lockout circuit (UVLO) prevents the switches from
turning on while this input is less than its lockout threshold.
12
25
3VINA
3VINB
3.3V Supply Power and Sense Inputs [A/B]: Two pins are provided for
connection (one for each slot). Pin 12 is the (+) Kelvin-sense connection to
the supply side of the sense resistor for 3V Slot A. Pin 25 is the (+) Kelvin
sense connection to the supply side of the sense resistor for 3V Slot B.
These two pins must ultimately connect to each other as close as possible at
the MIC2592B controller in order to eliminate any IR drop between these
pins. An undervoltage lockout circuit (UVLO) prevents the switches from
turning on while this input is less than its lockout threshold.
16
21
3VOUTA
3VOUTB
3.3V Power-Good Sense Inputs: Connect to 3.3V[A/B] outputs. Used to
monitor the 3.3V output voltages for Power-is-Good status.
10
27
12VOUTA
12VOUTB
12V Power-Good Sense Inputs: Connect to 12V[A/B] outputs. Used to
monitor the 12V output voltages for Power-is-Good status.
8
29
12VSENSEA
12VSENSEB
12V Circuit Breaker Sense Inputs: The current limit thresholds are set
by connecting sense resistors between these pins and 12VIN[A/B]. When
the current limit threshold of IR = 50mV is reached, the 12VGATE[A/B] pin
is modulated to maintain a constant voltage across the sense resistor and
therefore a constant current into the load. If the 50mV threshold is exceeded
for tFLT, the circuit breaker is tripped and the GATE pin for the affected 12V
supply’s external MOSFET is immediately pulled high.
13
24
3VSENSEA
3VSENSEB
3V Circuit Breaker Sense Inputs: The current limit thresholds are set by
connecting sense resistors between these pins and 3VIN[A/B]. When the
current limit threshold of IR = 50mV is reached, the 3VGATE[A/B] pin is
modulated to maintain a constant voltage across the sense resistor and
therefore a constant current into the load. If the 50mV threshold is exceeded
for tFLT, the circuit breaker is tripped and the GATE pin for the affected 3V
supply’s external MOSFET is immediately pulled low.
3
34
12VGATEA
12VGATEB
12V Gate Drive Outputs: Each pin connects to the gate of an external
P-Channel MOSFET. During power-up, the CGATE and the CGS of the
MOSFETs are connected to a 25µA current sink. This controls the value of
dv/dt seen at the source of the MOSFETs.
During current limit events, the voltage at this pin is adjusted to maintain
constant current through the switch for a period of tFLT. Whenever an
overcurrent, thermal shutdown, or input undervoltage fault condition occurs,
the GATE pin for the affected slot is immediately brought high. These pins
are charged by an internal current source during power-down. Also, the 3V
supply for the affected slot is shut-down.
14
23
3VGATEA
3VGATEB
3V Gate Drive Outputs: Each pin connects to the gate of an external
N-Channel MOSFET. During power-up, the CGATE and the CGS of the
MOSFETs are connected to a 25µA current source. This controls the value
of dv/dt seen at the source of the MOSFETs, and hence the current flowing
into the load capacitance.
During current limit events, the voltage at this pin is adjusted to maintain
constant current through the switch for a period of tFLT. Whenever an
overcurrent, thermal shutdown, or input undervoltage fault condition occurs,
the GATE pin for the affected slot is immediately brought low. During powerdown, these pins are discharged by an internal current source. Also, the 12V
supply for the affected slot is shut down.
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Pin Description (continued)
Pin Number
Pin Name
11
26
VSTBYA
VSTBYB
15
22
VAUXA
VAUXB
3.3VAUX[A/B] Outputs to PCI Express Card Slots: These outputs connect
the 3.3AUX pin of the PCI Express connectors to VSTBY[A/B] via internal
400mΩ MOSFETs. These outputs are current limited and protected against
short-circuit faults.
44
43
ONA
ONB
Enable Inputs: Rising-edge triggered. Used to enable or disable the MAINA
and MAINB (+3.3V and +12V) outputs. The outputs can be switched on by
these controls only after the VSTBY input supply is valid and stabe (i.e., tPOR
elapses - See the Electrical Characteristics Table). Taking ON[A/B] low after
a fault resets the +12V and/or +3.3V fault latches for the affected slot. Tie
these pins to GND if using SMI power control. Also, see pin description for
/FAULTA and /FAULTB.
45
42
AUXENA
AUXENB
Enable Inputs: Rising-edge triggered. Used to enable or disable the
VAUX[A/B] outputs. The outputs can be switched on by these controls only
after the VSTBY input supply is valid and stabe (i.e., tPOR elapses - See the
Electrical Characteristics Table). Taking AUXEN[A/B] low after a fault resets
the respective slot’s Aux Output Fault Latch. Tie these pins to GND if using
SMI power control. Also, see pin description for /FAULTA and /FAULTB.
2
35
CFILTERA
CFILTERB
Overcurrent Timers: Capacitors connected between these
pins and GND set the duration of tFLT for each slot. The overcurrent filter
delay (tFLT) is the amount of time for which a slot remains in current limit
before its circuit breaker is tripped.
6
31
/PWRGDA
/PWRGDB
/PWRGD[A/B] Outputs: Open-drain, active-low. Asserted when a slot has
been commanded to turn on and has successfully begun delivering power to
its respective +12V, +3.3V, and VAUX outputs. Each pin requires an extern
external
pull-up resistor to VSTBY.
1
36
/FAULTA
/FAULTB
/FAULT[A/B] Outputs: Open-drain, active-low. Asserted whenever the
circuit breaker trips due to a fault condition (overcurrent, input undervoltage,
overtemperature). Each pin requires an external pull-up resistor to VSTBY.
Bringing the slot’s ON[A/B] pin low resets /FAULT[A/B] if /FAULT[A/B]
was asserted in response to a fault condition on one of the slot’s MAIN outputs (+12V or +3.3V).
/FAULT[A/B] is reset by bringing the slot’s AUXEN[A/B] pin low if
/FAULT[A/B] was asserted in response to a fault condition on the slot’s
VAUX output. If a fault condition occurred on both the MAIN and VAUX
outputs of the same slot, then both ON[A/B] and AUXEN[A/B] must be
brought low to deassert the /FAULT[A/B] output.
9
28
/FORCE_ONA
/FORCE_ONB
Enable Inputs: Active-low, level-sensitive. Asserting a /FORCE_ON[A/B]
input will turn on all three of the respective slot’s outputs (+12V, +3.3V, and
VAUX), while specifically defeating all protections on those supplies. This
explcitly includes all overcurrent and short circuit protections, and on-chip
thermal protection for the VAUX[A/B] supplies. Additionally included are the
UVLO protections for the +3.3V and +12V main supplies. The
/FORCE_ON[A/B] pins do not disable UVLO protection for the VAUX[A/B]
supplies. These input pins are intended for diagnostic purposes only.
Asserting /FORCE_ON[A/B] will cause the respective slot’s /PWRGD[A/B]
and /FAULT[A/B] pins to enter their open-drain state. Note that the SMBus
register set will continue to reflect the actual state of each slot’s supplies.
There is a pair of register bits, accessible via the SMBus, which can be set
to disable (unconditionally deassert) either or both of the /FORCE_ON[A/B]
pins -- See CNTRL[A/B] Register Bit D[2].
4
38
GPI_A0
GPI_B0
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3.3V Standby Input Voltage: Required to support PCI Express VAUX output.
Additionally, the SMBus logic and internal registers run off of VSTBY[A/B]
to ensure that the chip is accessible during standby modes. A UVLO circuit
prevents turn-on of this supply until VSTBY[A/B] rises above its UVLO
threshold. Both pins must be externally connected together at the MIC2592B
controller.
General Purpose Inputs: The states of these two inputs are available by
reading the Common Status Register, Bits [4:5]. If not used, connect each
pin to GND.
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Pin Description (continued)
Pin Number
Pin Name
39
40
41
A2
A1
A0
48
SDA
SMBus Data: Bidirectional SMBus data line.
47
SCL
SMBus Clock: Input.
37
/INT
Interrupt Output: Open-drain, active-low. Asserted whenever a power fault
is detected if the INTMSK bit (CS Register Bit D[3]) is a logical "0". This
output is cleared by performing an "echo reset" to the appropriate fault bit(s)
in the STAT[A/B] and/or CS registers. This pin requires an external pull-up
resistor to VSTBY.
17
33
46
GND
3 Pins, IC Ground Connections: Tie directly to the system’s analog GND
plane directly at the device.
20
RFILTER[A&B]
7
18
19
30
NC
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SMBus Address Select Pins: Connect to ground or leave open in order to
program device SMBus base address. These inputs have internal pull-up
resistors to VSTBY[A/B].
Connecting this pin to GND through a 110kΩ, 1% resistor will provide a
significant improvement in timeout duration accuracy for slow overcurrent
faults on Slot A and Slot B. If left floating (NC), overcurrent timeout duration
accuracy is determined by the specification for VFILTER and IFILTER. Please
see the “Circuit Breaker Function” text in the “Functional Description” section
for more detail.
Reserved: Make no external connections to these pins.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings(1)
Operating Ratings(2)
Supply Voltages
12VIN[A/B] ............................................................... 14V
3VIN[A/B], VSTBY[A/B] ............................................... 7V
Any Logic Pin......................... –0.5V (min) to 3.6V (max)
Output Current (/FAULT[A/B], /INT, SDA) ................... 10mA
Power Dissipation ..................................... Internally Limited
Lead Temperature
(IR Reflow, Peak Temperature)........ 240°C +0°C/–5°C
Pb-Free Package (-xYTQ)
(IR Reflow, Peak Temperature)........ 260°C +0°C/–5°C
Storage Temperature ................................ –65°C to +150°C
ESD Rating(3)
Supply Voltages
12VIN[A/B] ................................................ 11.0V to 13.0V
3VIN[A/B] ......................................................3.0V to 3.6V
VSTBY[A/B] ..................................................3.0V to 3.6V
Ambient Temperature (TA) ............................. 0°C to + 70°C
Junction Temperature (TJ) ......................................... 125°C
Package Thermal Resistance
TQFP (θJA) ......................................................................56.5°C/W
Electrical Characteristics(4)
12VIN[A/B] = 12V, 3VIN[A/B] = 3.3V, VSTBY[A/B] = 3.3V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Bold indicates specification applies over the
full operating temperature range from 0°C to +70°C.
Symbol
Parameter
Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Units
2.5
0.5
2.5
5
1
5
mA
mA
mA
9
2.5
2.9
10
2.75
3.0
V
V
V
Power Control and Logic Sections
ICC12
ICC3.3
ICCSTBY
VUVLO(12V)
VUVLO(3V)
VUVLO(STBY)
VHYSUV
VHYSSTBY
VUVTH(12V)
VUVTH(3V)
VUVTH(VAUX)
Supply Current
Undervoltage Lockout Thresholds
12VIN[A/B]
3VIN[A/B]
VSTBY[A/B]
Undervoltage Lockout Hysteresis
12VIN, 3VIN
Undervoltage Lockout Hysteresis
VSTBY[A/B]
Power-Good Undervoltage Thresholds
12VOUT[A/B]
3VOUT[A/B]
VAUX[A/B]
VHYSPG
Power-Good Detect Hysteresis
IGATE(12VSINK)
12VGATE Sink Current
VGATE(3V)
3VGATE Voltage
12VOUT[A/B] decreasing
3VOUT[A/B] decreasing
VAUX[A/B] decreasing
12VGATE Voltage
IGATE(12VPULLUP)
12VGATE Pull-up Current (Fault Off) Any fault condition
(VDD –VGATE) = 2.5V
IGATE(3VCHARGE)
10.2
2.7
2.7
180
mV
50
mV
10.5
2.8
2.8
15
Start Cycle
3VGATE Charge Current
Start Cycle
3VGATE Sink Current (Fault Off)
Any fault condition
VGATE = 2.5V
10.8
2.9
2.9
30
0
VGATE(12V)
IGATE(3VSINK)
8
2.2
2.8
12VIN[A/B] increasing
3VIN[A/B] increasing
VSTBY[A/B] increasing
25
mV
1.5
V
35
µA
–20
12VIN–1.5
15
V
V
V
mA
25
12VIN
35
40
V
µA
mA
CFILTER[A/B] Overcurrent Delay Time, Pin 20 (RFILTER[A&B]) Floating or NC
VFILTER
IFILTER
CFILTER[A/B] Threshold Voltage
CFILTER[A/B] Charging Current
Delayms 
CFILTER  F  VFILTER (V)
IFILTER  A
 10 3
V12VIN – V12VSENSE > VTHILIMIT
and/or
V3VIN – V3VSENSE > VTHILIMIT
1.20
1.25
1.30
V
1.80
2.5
5.0
µA
Notes:
1.
Exceeding measurements given within the “Absolute Maximum Ratings” section may damage the device.
2.
The device is not guaranteed to function outside of the measurements given in the “Operating Ratings" section.
3.
Devices are ESD sensitive. Employ proper handling precautions. The human body model is 1.5kΩ in series with 100pF.
4.
Specification for packaged product only.
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)(5)
Symbol
Parameter
Condition
Min
Typ
Max
4.4
5
5.6
45
45
50
50
55
55
90
135
100
150
Disabled
110
165
Units
CFILTER Overcurrent DelayTime, Pin 20 grounded through RFILTER[A&B] = 110 kΩ, 1%
SF
VTHILIMIT
CFILTER Overcurrent Delay
V12VIN – V12VSENSE > VTHILIMIT
Scaling Factor
and/or
Delay(ms)=CFILTER(µF)×RFILTER(kΩ)×SF V3VIN –V3VSENSE > VTHILIMIT
Current Limit Threshold Voltages
12V[A/B] supplies
3.3V[A/B] supplies
V12VIN – V12VSENSE
V3VIN – V3VSENSE
VTHFAST
12VOUT[A/B] and 3VOUT[A/B]
Fast-Trip Threshold Voltages
I12VSENSE[A/B]
12VSENSE[A/B] Input current
VIL
LOW-Level Input Voltage
ON[A/B], AUXEN[A/B], GPI_[A0/B0],
/FORCE_ON[A/B]
VOL
Output LOW Voltage
/FAULT[A/B], /PWRGD[A/B],
/INT, SDA
VIH
HIGH-Level Input Voltage
ON[A/B], AUXEN[A/B], GPI_[A0/B0],
/FORCE_ON[A/B], A[0-2], SCL, SDA
RPULLUP(A0 - A2)
Internal Pull-ups from A[0-2] to
VSTBY[A/B]
40
kΩ
ILKG,OFF(12VIN[A/B])
LKG,OFF(12VIN[A/B])
12VIN[A/B] Input leakage current
VSTBY = VSTBY[A/B] = +3.3V,
12VIN[A/B] = OFF; 3VIN[A/B] = OFF
1
µA
ILKG,OFF(3VIN[A/B])
LKG,OFF(3VIN[A/B])
3VIN[A/B] Input leakage current
VSTBY = VSTBY[A/B] = +3.3V,
3VIN[A/B] = OFF; 12VIN[A/B] = OFF
1
µA
IIL
Input Leakage Current
SCL, ON[A/B], AUXEN[A/B],
/FORCE_ON[A/B]
ILKG(OFF)
Off-State Leakage Current
/FAULT[A/B], /PWRGD[A/B],
/INT, SDA, GPI_[A0/B0]
GPI_[A0/B0]: ILKG for these two pins
measured with VAUX OFF
TOV
Overtemperature Shutdown and
Reset
Thresholds, with overcurrent on slot
TJ increasing, each slot(6)
I3VSENSE[A/B]
V12VIN – V12VSENSE
V3VIN – V3VSENSE
MIC2592B-2BTQ
MIC2592B-3BTQ
MIC2592B-5BTQ
mV
mV
0.35
3VSENSE[A/B] Input current
µA
0.35
–0.5
IOL = 3mA
2.1
TJ decreasing, each slot(6)
Overtemperature Shutdown and
TJ increasing, both slots(6)
Reset Thresholds, all other conditions TJ decreasing, both slots(6)
(all outputs will latch OFF)
mV
mV
µA
0.8
V
0.4
V
3.6
V
±5
µA
±5
µA
140
°C
130
°C
160
150
°C
°C
RDS(AUX)
Output MOSFET Resistance
VAUX[A/B] MOSFET
IDS = 375mA, TJ = 125°C
400
mΩ
VOFF(VAUX)
Off-State Output Offset Voltage
VAUX[A/B]
VAUX[A/B] = Off, TJ = 125°C
50
mV
Notes:
5.
Specification for packaged product only.
6.
Parameters guaranteed by design. Not 100% production tested.
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)(7)
Symbol
Parameter
Condition
IAUX(THRESH)
Auxiliary Output Current Limit
Threshold (Figure 4)
ISC(TRAN)
Maximum Transient Short Circuit
Current which must be drawn from
VAUX to register as a fault
Regulated Current after Transient
RDIS(12V)
RDIS(3V)
RDIS(VAUX)
Output Discharge Resistance
12VOUT[A/B]
3VOUT[A/B]
3VAUX[A/B]
Typ
IMAX 
From end of ISC(TRAN) to CFILTER time-out
0.375
12VOUT[A/B] = 6.0V
3VOUT[A/B] = 1.65V
3VAUX[A/B] = 1.65V
tOFF(12V)
12V Current Limit Response Time
(Figure 2)
tOFF(3V)
3.3V Current Limit Response Time
(Figure 3)
tSC(TRAN)
VAUX[A/B] Current Limit Response
Time (Figure 5)
VAUX[A/B] = 0V, VSTBYA = VSTBYB = +3.3V
tPROP(12VFAULT)
Delay from 12V[A/B] Overcurrent
Limit to /FAULT output
tPROP(3VFAULT)
Delay from 3V[A/B] Overcurrent
Limit to /FAULT[A/B] Output
MIC2592B-2BTQ
CFILTER = 0
VIN –VSENSE = 140mV(8)
tPROP(VAUXFAULT)
Delay from VAUX[A/B] Overcurrent
tW
ON[A/B], AUXEN[A/B] Pulse Width
Max
0.84
VAUX Enabled, then Grounded
Current
ILIM(AUX)
Min
A
VSTBY[A /B]
RDS(AUX)
0.7
1.35
1600
150
430
MIC2592B-2BTQ
CGATE = 25pF
VIN –VSENSE = 140mV
MIC2592B-2BTQ
CGATE = 25pF
VIN –VSENSE = 140mV(8)
Units
A
A
Ω
Ω
Ω
1
2.0
µs
1
2.0
µs
2.5
5
µs
1
µs
1
µs
1
µs
Note 8
100
ns
MIC2592B Power-On Reset Time
after VSTBY[A/B] becomes valid
Note 8
250
µs
t1
SCL (clock) period
Figure 1
2.5
µs
t2
Data In setup time to SCL HIGH
Figure 1
100
ns
t3
Data Out stable after SCL LOW
Figure 1
300
ns
t4
Data LOW setup time to SCL LOW
Start condition, Figure 1
100
ns
t5
Data HIGH hold time after SCL HIGH Stop condition, Figure 1
100
ns
tPOR
MIC2592B-2BTQ
CFILTER = 0
VIN –VSENSE = 140mV(8)
MIC2592B-2BTQ
limit to /FAULT[A/B] output
CFILTER = 0
VAUX Output Grounded(8)
SMBus Timing
Notes:
7.
Specification for packaged product only.
8.
Parameters guaranteed by design. Not 100% production tested.
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Timing Diagrams
t1
SCL
t4
t2
t5
SDA
Data In
t3
SDA
Data Out
Figure 1. SMBus Timing
VIN – VSENSE
VIN – VSENSE
VTHFAST
VTHFAST
VTHILIMIT
VTHILIMIT
3VGATE
6V
12VGATE
0V
0V
t
tOFF(12V)
Figure 2. 12V Current Limit Response Timing
1V
t
tOFF(3V)
Figure 3. 3V Current Limit Response Timing
IAUX(THRESH) Must Trip
ISC(TRAN)
May Not Trip
I
I
ILIM(AUX)
IOUT(AUX)
IOUT(AUX)
ILIM(AUX)
IOUT(AUX)
tSC(TRAN)
0
t
O
Figure 5. VAUX Current Limit Response Timing
Figure 4. VAUX Current Limit Threshold
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10
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
GATE Start-Up Curent
vs. Temperature
40
35
30
12V SINK
25
3V CHARGE
20
15
10
0
12
10
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
0.50
0.25
0
-0.25
-0.50
0
Power-Good Undervoltage
Threshold vs. Temperature
12V
10
8
6
4
STBY
3V
2
0
0
10
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
50
49
48
47
46
45
0
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10
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
10
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
1.21
1.20
0
11.25
11.00
10.75
10.50
10.25
10.00
0
GATE Shutdown Current
vs. Temperature
12V PULLUP
50
40
30
20
10
0
0
70
3V SINK
10
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
CFILTER Threshold
vs. Temperature
1.25
1.24
1.23
1.22
10
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
10
9
8
70
12V
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
STBY
3V
10
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
CFILTER Charging Current
vs. Temperature
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
10
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
Auxiliary Regulated Current
vs. Temperature
0.8
120
115
0.7
110
105
12V
100
3V
95
90
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
85
80
0
10
UVLO Threshold
vs. Temperature
0.5
0
0
Current Limit (Fast Threshold)
vs. Temperature
MIC2592B-2BTQ
FAST THRESHOLD (mV)
CURRENT LIMIT (mV)
12V
100
90
80
70
60
1.30
1.29
1.28
1.27
1.26
Current Limit (Slow Threshold)
vs. Temperature
55
54
53
52
51
3V GATE VOLTAGE (V)
0.75
11.50
IFILTER (A)
3V
1.00
11.75
ILIM(AUX) (A)
STBY
12V GATE VOLTAGE (V)
12V
3V GATE
vs. Temperature
12.00
1.25
CFILTER THRESHOLD (V)
POWER-GOOD
UNDERVOLTAGE THRESHOLD (V)
1.50
GATE SHUTDOWN CURRENT (mA)
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
0
12V GATE(ON)
vs. Temperature
UVLO THRESHOLD (V)
Supply Current
vs. Temperature
5.0
4.5
4.0
GATE START-UP CURRENT (A)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
Typical Characteristics
10
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
11
70
0
0
10
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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SCALING FACTOR
5.4
5.2
5.0
4.8
4.6
4.4
0
10
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
1000
70
Discharge Resistance
vs. Temperature
900
800
700
600
350
300
500
400
300
200
100
0
0
VAUX On-Resistance
(RDS(ON)) vs. Temperature
400
3VOUT
RDS(ON)(Ω)
DISCHARGE RESISTANCE (Ω)
5.6
Overcurrent Delay Scaling
Factor vs. Temperature
VAUX
250
200
150
100
12VOUT
50
10
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0
0
70
10
20 30 40
0 5
50 60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
Test Circuit
R12VSENSEA
0.025Ω
+12V
CIN2
220µF
R3VSENSEA
0.010Ω
+3.3V
CIN1
220µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
SIGNALS
UNDER
SOFTWARE
CONTROL
R3
10k
R1
10k
CGS
10nF
M1
Si4410DY
C3VGATE
22nF
3VINA 3VSENSEA
12VINA 12VSENSEA
12VGATEA
AUXENA
12VOUTA
MIC2592B
/FAULTA
R2
10k
CFILTER
0.047µF
CLOAD2
100µF
CLOAD1
100µF
0.1µF
VSTBYA
ONA
R6
15Ω
+12VOUTA
CMILLER
22nF
+3.3VOUTA
R5
15Ω
3VGATEA
M2
Si4435BDY
3VOUTA
VAUXA
/PWRGDA
CFILTERA
GND
VSTBY
+3.3AUXA
R4
10k
CLOAD3
1µF
(Additional pins omitted for clarity - Slot A shown only)
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GATE Output Turn-On Response
ON
(5V/div.)
Turn-On Response
12VGATE
(5V/div.)
12VOUT
(5V/div.)
3VOUT
(2V/div.)
3VGATE
(5V/div.)
VAUX
(2V/div.)
/PWRGD
(5V/div.)
Functional Characteristics
Slot A
TIME (5ms/div.)
TIME (2.5ms/div.)
12VOUT IOUT(12V)
(5V/div.) (1A/div.)
RLOAD = 0.4Ω
Slot A
RLOAD = 3.3Ω
Slot A
TIME (5ms/div.)
TIME (5ms/div.)
Auxiliary Overcurrent Fault Response
Overcurrent Fault Response
Channel Independent
VAUXA
(2V/div.)
CFILTERA /FAULTB /FAULTA
(1V/div.) (1V/div.) (5V/div.)
CFILTERB /FAULTB
(1V/div.) (5V/div.)
3VOUT
(2V/div.)
IOUT(3V)
(2A/div.)
CFILTER
(1V/div.)
CFILTER
(1V/div.)
/FAULT
(5V/div.)
12V Overcurrent Fault Response
/FAULT
(5V/div.)
3V Overcurrent Fault Response
RLOAD = 3.3Ω
Overcurrent on Slot B
IOUT(12V)
(1A/div.)
IAUXB
(500mA/div.)
Slot A
RLOAD = 3.3Ω
Overcurrent on Slot A, 12V Supply
TIME (5ms/div.)
TIME (5ms/div.)
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Functional Characteristics cont.
3V Undervoltage Fault Response
+12VIN
3VIN VSTBY /FAULT 12VIN
(2V/div.) (2V/div.) (5V/div.) (5V/div.)
VUVLO(3V)
/FAULT
+12VIN
VSTBY
MAIN(12V and 3.3V) Supplies ENABLED
Slot A
VUVLO(12V)
/FAULT
+12VIN
VSTBY
MAIN(12V and 3.3V) Supplies ENABLED
Slot A
TIME (500µs/div.)
3V Ouput Discharge Response
12V Ouput Discharge Response
/PWRGD
(2V/div.)
TIME (500µs/div.)
/PWRGD
(2V/div.)
12VIN &VSTBY
(5V/div.)
/FAULT 3VIN
(5V/div.) (1V/div.)
+3VIN
12V Undervoltage Fault Response
VUV(3V)
VUV(12V)
Output disabled by ON pin
CLOAD = 1000µF
IOUT = 0A
12VOUT
(2V/div.)
3VOUT
(1V/div.)
Output disabled by ON pin
CLOAD = 1000µF
IOUT = 0A
TIME (25ms/div.)
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Functional Block Diagram
ON[A/B] AUX[A/B]
VSTBY[A/B]
12VIN[A/B]
Power-on
Reset
250s
VSTBY
UVLO
12VGATE[A/B]
VAUX Charge
Pump &
MOSFET
Bandgap
Reference
VAUX[A/B]
12VSENSE[A/B]
12VIN[A/B]
50mV
VREF
VAUX
Overcurrent
12V
UVLO
3VIN[A/B]
3VGATE[A/B]
ON/OFF
3VSENSE[A/B]
3VIN[A/B]
50mV
12VBIAS
ON/OFF
/PWRGD[A/B]
100mV*
Thermal
Shutdown
ON/OFF
100mV*
ON/OFF
3V
UVLO
/FAULT[A/B]
ON/OFF
Overcurrent Detection
VSTBY(REF)
VAUX
PWRGD
IREF
Logic Circuits
Current Mirror
12VPWRGD
12VOUT[A/B]
CFILTER[A/B]
VREF
3VPWRGD
VREF
3VOUT[A/B]
DIGITAL CORE/SERIAL INTERFACE
VREF
VSTBY(REF)
RFILTER[A&B]
RFILTER[A&B]
OPEN PIN
DETECTOR
/INT
40k  3
/FORCE_ON[A/B]
GND
GPI_[A0/B0]
* MIC2592B-3BTQ fast threshold is 150mV
MIC2592B-5BTQ fast threshold is disabled
Contact factory for availabilty
SCL SDA
A2 A1 A0
MIC2592B Block Diagram
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Functional Description
Additionally, when utilizing the HPI exclusively, the SMBus
(or SMI) will be inactive if the input pins (SDA, SCL, A0, A1,
and A2) are configured as shown in Figure 6 below (Disabling
SMI when HPI Control is used).
Power Stability and Power-On Reset
The MIC2592B utilizes VSTBY[A/B] as the main supply input
source. VSTBY[A/B] is required for proper operation of the
MIC2592B’s SMBus and registers and must be applied at
all times. To ensure that the MIC2592B controller operates
properly, the VSTBY input must be stable and remain above
the undervoltage lockout (UVLO) threshold once applied.
Sufficient input bulk capacitance should be used to prevent
the supply from "drooping", causing VSTBY[A/B] to fall below
the UVLO threshold. Also, decoupling capacitors should be
placed at each of the MIC2592B inputs in order to filter high
frequency noise transients.
VSTBY must be the first supply input applied followed by the
MAIN supply inputs of 12VIN and 3VIN. A Power-On Reset
(POR) cycle is initiated after VSTBY[A/B] rises above its
UVLO threshold and remains valid at that voltage for 250µs.
All internal registers are cleared after POR. If VSTBY[A/B] is
recycled, the MIC2592B enters a new power-on-reset cycle.
The SMBus is ready for access at the end of the POR cycle
(250µs after VSTBY[A/B] is valid). During tPOR, all outputs
remain off. In most applications, the total POR interval will
consist of the time required to charge the VSTBY input (bypass) capacitance to the UVLO threshold plus the internal
tPOR. The following equation is used to approximate the total
POR interval:
Hot Swap Insertion
When circuit boards are inserted into systems carrying live
supply voltages (“hot-plugged”), high inrush currents often
result due to the charging of bulk capacitance that resides
across the circuit board’s supply pins. This transient inrush
current can cause the system’s supply voltages to temporarily
go out of regulation, causing data loss or system lock-up. In
more extreme cases, the transients occurring during a hotplug event may cause permanent damage to connectors or
on-board components.
The MIC2592B addresses these issues by limiting the inrush currents to the load (PCI Express Board), and thereby
controlling the rate at which the load’s circuits turn-on. In
addition to this inrush current control, the MIC2592B offers
input and output voltage supervisory functions and current
limiting to provide robust protection for both the system and
circuit board.
System Interface
The MIC2592B employs two system interfaces: the hardware Hot-Plug Interface (HPI) and the System Management
Interface (SMI). The HPI includes ON[A/B], AUXEN[A/B],
as well as /FAULT[A/B]; the SMI consists of SDA, SCL,
and /INT, whose signals conform to the levels and timing of
the SMBus specification. The MIC2592B can be operated
exclusively from the SMI, or can employ the HPl for power
control while continuing to use the SMI for access to all but
the power control registers.
In addition to the basic power control features of the MIC2592B
accessible by the HPI, the SMI also gives the host access to
the following information from the part:
• Fault conditions occurring on each supply.
• GPI_[A0/B0] pin status
When using the System Management Interface for power
control, do not use the Hot-Plug Interface. Conversely, when
using the Hot-Plug Interface for power control, do not execute
power control commands over the System Management
Interface bus (all other register accesses via the SMI bus
remain permissible while in the HPI control mode). When
utilizing the SMI exclusively, the HPI input pins (ON[A/B],
AUXEN[A/B], and /FORCE_ON[A/B]) should be configured
as shown below in Figure 6 (Disabling HPI when SMI control
is used). This configuration safeguards the power slots in the
event that the SMBus communication link is disconnected
for any reason.

 C
STBY(µF)  VULVO(STBY)

tPOR_TOTAL(µS) = 

ICHARGE(STBY)(A)


100k
  tPOR(µS)


Enabling the GATE output
When a slot's MAIN supplies are off, the 12VGATE pin is held
high with an internal pull-up. Similarly, the 3VGATE pin is
internally held low. When the MAIN supplies of the MIC2592B
are enabled by asserting ON[A/B], the 3VGATE[A/B] and
12VGATE[A/B] pins are each connected to a constant current supply. These supplies are each nominally 25µA. For a
slot’s 3VGATE pin, this is a current source; for the 12VGATE
pin, this is a current sink.
VSTBY
MIC2592B
100k
47
48
/INT



6 
where CSTBY is the VSTBY input bulk bypass capacitance and
ICHARGE(STBY) is the current supplied by the VSTBY source
to charge the capacitance.
Power-Up Cycle
VSTBY
100k
   10
37
39
40
41
100k
SCL
SDA
/INT
A2
A1
A0
100k
9
28
45
42
44
43
Disabling SMI when
HPI Control is used
MIC2592B
/FORCE_ONA
/FORCE_ONB
AUXENA
AUXENB
ONA
ONB
Disabling HPI when
SMI Control is used
Figure 6. Input Pin Configuration for Disabling HPI/SMI Control
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Inrush Current and Load Dominated Start-up
The expected maximum inrush current can be calculated by
using the following equation:
C GATE
 25A 
CLOAD
ILIM3V 12V 
CLOAD3V 12V 
*
MAIN Outputs (Start-up Delay and Slew-Rate Control)
GATE
 VGS(TH)

The source (output) side of the external MOSFET will reach
the drain voltage in a time given by:
 VDRAIN
0.022µF*
1.136V/ms
0.047µF
0.532 V/ms
0.1µF
0.250V/ms
3V Output Discharge as a
Function of Load Capacitance

12V Output Discharge as a
Function of Load Capacitance
1200
ILIM(3V)
For the 12V outputs, each MOSFET is configured as a Miller
integrator (by virtue of CMILLER, which is connected between
the MOSFET’s gate and drain). In this configuration, the
feedback action from drain to gate of the MOSFET causes
the voltage at the drain of the MOSFET to slew in a linear
fashion at a rate which satisfies the following equation:
1000
800
600
400
200
0
0
 I

dv / dt(12V)   GATE 
 CMILLER 
1200
5
50
0
100 150 200
FALL TIME (ms)
250
1000
800
600
400
200
0
0
500
1000 1500 2000 2500
FALL TIME (ms)
Figure 7. 3V and 12V Output Discharge vs. Load
Capacitance
A delay exists between the ON command to a slot and the
appearance of voltage at the slot’s 12V output. For a slot’s
12V output, that delay is given by the time required for the
capacitor from the gate of the MOSFET to its source (typically
five times the value of CMILLER) to charge to the threshold
voltage of the MOSFET (typically about 3V). In this instance,
the delay before the output voltage starts ramping can be
approximated by:
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dv/dt (load)
2.5V/ms
Values in this range will be affected by the internal parasitic capacitances of the MOSFETs used, and should be verified experimentally.
LOAD CAPACITANCE (µF)
t 3V(SOURCE_DRAIN)  t 3VDLY
LOAD
IGATE
Power-Down Cycle
When one or more PCI slots are disabled via the MIC2592B
output control pins, ON[A/B] or AUXEN[A/B], the output voltage for each supply will discharge as a function of the RC
time constant produced by the controller’s internal resistance
(RDIS) connected to the output and the load capacitance
(CLOAD). The typical value of RDIS for each supply is listed
in the Electrical Characteristics Table. The charts below in
Figure 7 display curves of the fall time (90% - 10%) as a
function of the output load capacitance for both the 3V and
12V MAIN outputs.
IGATE(3VCHARGE)
C


Table 1. 3.3V and 12V Output Slew-Rate Selection for
Gate Capacitance Dominated Start-up
The 3.3V outputs act as source followers. In this mode of
operation,VSOURCE = [VGATE – VTH(ON)] until the associated
output reaches 3.3V. The voltage on the gate of the MOSFET
will then continue to rise until it reaches 12V, which ensures
minimum RDS(ON). Note that a delay exists between the ON
command to a slot and the appearance of voltage at the slot’s
3.3V output. This delay is the time required to charge the
3VGATE output up to the threshold voltage of the external
MOSFET (typically about 3V).
C
 VGS(TH)
CGATE or CMILLER
Consequently, the overcurrent timer delay must be programmed to exceed the time it will take to charge the output
load to the input rail voltage level.
t 3VDLY 
GATE(TOTAL)
where CGATE(TOTAL) is the sum of the CGS of the external
MOSFET, any external capacitance from the GATE output of
the MIC2592B to the source of the MOSFET, and CMILLER
(external, if used).
Table 1 approximates the output slew-rate for various values
of CGATE when start-up is dominated by GATE capacitance
(external CGATE from GATE pin to ground plus CGS of the external MOSFET for the 3.3V rail; CMILLER for the 12V rail).
| IGATE | = 25µA
C GATE
where IGATE is the GATE pin current, IGATE(3VCHARGE)
or IGATE(12VSINK), CLOAD is the load capacitance, and
CGATE is the total GATE capacitance (CISS of the external
MOSFET and any external capacitance connected from
the GATE output pin to the GATE reference – GND or
source).
For the 3.3V outputs and 12V outputs (if no external 12VGATE
output capacitors are implemented), the following equation
is used to determine the output slew rate.
dVOUT  dt 
C
LOAD CAPACITANCE (µF)
INRUSH  IGATE 
CLOAD
t12VDLY 
Standby Mode
Standby mode is entered when one or more of the MAIN
supply inputs (12VIN and/or 3VIN) is below its respective
UVLO threshold or OFF. The MIC2592B also supplies
3.3V auxiliary outputs (VAUX[A/B]), satisfying PCI Express
specifications. These outputs are fed via the VSTBY[A/B]
input pins and controlled by the AUXEN[A/B] input pins
or via their respective bits in the Control Registers. These
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outputs are independent of the MAIN outputs (12VIN[A/B]
and 3VIN[A/B]). Should the MAIN supply inputs move
below their respective UVLO thresholds, VAUX[A/B] will
still function as long as VSTBY[A/B] is present. Prior to
standby mode, ONA and ONB (or the Control Registers'
MAINA and MAINB bits) inputs should be deasserted or
the MIC2592B will assert /FAULT[A/B] and /INT (if interrupts are enabled) output signals, if an undervoltage condition on the MAIN supply inputs is detected.
Circuit Breaker Function
The MIC2592B provides an electronic circuit breaker function that protects against excessive loads, such as short
circuits, at each supply. When the current from one or more
of a slot’s MAIN outputs exceeds the current limit threshold
(ILIM = 50mV/RSENSE) for a duration greater than tFLT, the
circuit breaker is tripped and both MAIN supplies (all outputs
except VAUX[A/B]) are shut off. Should the load current cause
a MAIN output’s VSENSE to exceed VTHFAST, the outputs are
immediately shut off with no delay. Undervoltage conditions
on the MAIN supply inputs also trip the circuit breaker, but
only when the MAIN outputs are enabled (to signal a supply
input brown-out condition).
The VAUX[A/B] outputs have a different circuit-breaker function. The VAUX[A/B] circuit breakers do not incorporate a
fast-trip detector, instead they regulate the output current into
a fault to avoid exceeding their operating current limit. The
circuit breaker will trip due to an overcurrent on VAUX[A/B]
when the fault timer expires. This use of the tFLT timer prevents the circuit breaker from tripping prematurely due to
brief current transients.
Following a fault condition, the outputs can be turned on
again via the ON inputs (if the fault occurred on one of the
MAIN outputs), via the AUXEN inputs (if the fault occurred
on the AUX outputs), or by cycling both ON and AUXEN (if
faults occurred on both the MAIN and AUX outputs). A fault
condition can alternatively be cleared under SMI control of
the ENABLE bits in the CNTRL[A/B] registers (see Register
Bits D[1:0]). When the circuit breaker trips, /FAULT[A/B] will
be asserted if the outputs were enabled through the Hot-Plug
Interface inputs. At the same time, /INT will be asserted (unless interrupts are masked). Note that /INT is deasserted by
writing a Logic 1 back into the respective fault bit position(s)
in the STAT[A/B] register or the Common Status Register.
The response time (tFLT) of the MIC2592B’s primary overcurrent detector is set by external capacitors at the CFILTER[A/B]
pins to GND. For Slot A, CFILTER[A] is located at Pin 2; for
Slot B, CFILTER[B] is located at Pin 35. For a given response
time, the value for CFILTER[A/B] is given by:
CFILTER[A /B] F  
CFILTER[A /B] F  
tFLT ms
RFILTER[A&B] k   SF
where tFLT is the desired response time, RFILTER[A&B]
is 110kΩ,, and “SF” is the CFILTER[A/B] response time
“Scaling Factor” in the “Electrical Characteristics” table.
VSTBY
(1)
3VAUX_UV[A/B]
VFILTER  V  10 3
where tFLT[A/B] is the desired response time and quantities
IFILTER and VFILTER are specified in the MIC2592B’s “Electrical Characteristics” table.
For applications that require a more accurate response
time for a given CFILTER[A/B] tolerance, the MIC2592B
employs a patent-pending technique that improves response time accuracy by more than a factor of two. A
110kΩ, 1% resistor connected from the MIC2592B’s
RFILTER[A&B] pin (Pin 20) to GND can be used. In this
case, the value for CFILTER[A/B] for a desired response time
(tFLT) is given by:
AUXEN[A/B]
VAUX[A/B]
tFLT A  B ms  IFILTER  A
(2)
4.99 k
(3)
/PWRGD[A/B]
(1)
ON[A/B]
(4)
MAIN[A/B]
(3)
12VOUT_UV[A/B]
3VOUT_UV[A/B](3)
(1)
FORCE_ON[A/B]
(5)
FORCE_EN[A/B]
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
External pin
CNTRL[A/B] Register Bit D[0]
Internal flag
CNTRL[A/B] Register Bit D[1]
CNTRL[A/B] Register Bit D[2]
Figure 8. /PWRGD[A/B] Logic Diagram
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Thermal Shutdown
The internal VAUX[A/B] MOSFETs are protected against
damage not only by current limiting, but by dual-mode
overtemperature protection as well. Each slot controller on
the MIC2592B is thermally isolated from the other. Should
an overcurrent condition raise the junction temperature of
one slot’s controller and pass elements to 140°C, all of the
outputs for that slot (including VAUX) will be shut off and
the slot’s /FAULT output will be asserted. The other slot’s
operating condition will remain unaffected. However, should
the MIC2592B’s die temperature exceed 160°C, both slots
(all outputs, including VAUXA and VAUXB) will be shut off,
whether or not a current limit condition exists. A 160°C overtemperature condition additionally sets the overtemperature
bit (OT_INT) in the Common Status Register.
/PWRGD[A/B] Outputs
The MIC2592B has two /PWRGD outputs, one for each slot.
These are open-drain, active-low outputs that require an
external pull-up resistor to VSTBY. Each output is asserted
when a slot has been enabled and has successfully begun
delivering power to its respective +12V, +3.3V, and VAUX
outputs. An equivalent logic diagram for /PWRGD[A/B] is
shown in Figure 8.
/FORCE_ON[A/B] Inputs
These level-sensitive, active-low inputs are provided to
facilitate designing systems using the MIC2592B. Asserting
/FORCE_ON[A/B] will turn on all three of the respective slot’s
outputs (+12V, +3.3V, and VAUX), while specifically defeating
all protections for those outputs. This explicitly includes all
overcurrent and short circuit protections, and on-chip thermal
protection for the VAUX supplies. Additionally, asserting a
slot’s /FORCE_ON[A/B] input will disable all of its input and
output UVLO protections, with the sole exception of that asserting either or both of the /FORCE_ON[A/B] inputs will not
disable the VSTBY[A/B] input UVLO.
Asserting /FORCE_ON[A/B] will cause the respective slot’s
/PWRGD[A/B] and /FAULT[A/B] outputs to enter their opendrain state. Additionally, there are two SMBus accessible
register bits (see CNTRL[A/B] Register Bit D[2]), which can
be set to disable the corresponding slot’s /FORCE_ON[A/B]
pins. This allows system software to prevent these hardware
overrides from being inadvertently activated during normal
use. If not used, each pin should be connected to VSTBY using
an external pull-up resistor. See Figure 6 for details.
General Purpose Input (GPI) Pins
Two pins on the MIC2592B are available for use as GPI
pins. The logic state of each of these pins can be determined
by polling Bits [4:5] of Common Status Register. Both of
these inputs are compliant to 3.3V. If unused, connect each
GPI_[A0/B0] pin to GND.
Hot-Plug Interface (HPI)
Once the input supplies are above their respective UVLO
thresholds, the Hot-Plug Interface can be utilized for power
control by enabling the control input pins (AUXEN[A/B] and
ON[A/B]) for each slot. In order for the MIC2592B to switch
on the VAUX supply for either slot, the AUXEN[A/B] control
must be enabled after the power-on-reset delay, tPOR (typiMarch 2005
cally, 250µs), has elapsed. The timing response diagram of
Figure 9 illustrates a Hot-Plug Interface operation where an
overcurrent fault is detected by the MIC2592B controller
after initiating a power-up sequence. The MAIN (+12V &
+3.3V) and VAUX[A/B] supply rails, /FAULT, /PWRGD and
/INT output responses for both AUX and MAIN are shown
in the figure.
System Management Interface (SMI)
The MIC2592B’s System Management Interface uses the
Read_Byte and Write_Byte subset of the SMBus protocols
to communicate with its host via the System Management
Interface bus. The /INT output signals the controlling processor that one or more events need attention, if an interruptdriven architecture is used. Note that the MIC2592B does
not participate in the SMBus Alert Response Address (ARA)
portion of the SMBus protocol.
Fault Reporting and Interrupt Generation
SMI-only Control Applications
In applications where the MIC2592B is controlled only by
the SMI, ON[A/B] and AUXEN[A/B] are connected to GND
and the /FORCE_ON[A/B] pins are connected to VSTBY as
shown in Figure 6. In this case, the MIC2592B’s /FAULT[A/B]
outputs and STAT[A/B] Register Bit D[7] (FAULT[A/B])
are not activated as fault status is determined by polling
STAT[A/B] Register Bits D[4], D[2], D[0] and CS (Common
Status) Register Bits D[2:1]. Individual fault bits in STAT[A/B]
and CS registers are asserted after power-on-reset when:
• Either or both CNTRL[A/B] Register Bits D[1:0] are
asserted, AND
• 12VIN[A/B], 3VIN[A/B], or VSTBY[A/B] input voltage is lower than its respective ULVO threshold,
OR
• The fast OC circuit breaker[A/B] has tripped, OR
• The slow OC circuit breaker[A/B] has tripped AND
its filter timeout has expired, OR
• The slow OC circuit breaker[A/B] has tripped AND
Slot[A/B] die temperature > 140°C, OR
• The MIC2592B’s global die temperature > 160°C
To clear any one or all STAT[A/B] Register Bits D[4], D[2], D[0]
and/or CS Register Bits D[2], D[1] once asserted, a software
subroutine can perform an “echo reset” where a Logical “1” is
written back to those register bit locations that have indicated
a fault. This method of “echo reset” allows data to be retained
in the STAT[A/B] and/or CS registers until such time as the
system is prepared to operate on that data.
The MIC2592B can operate in interrupt mode or polled mode.
For interrupt-mode operation, the open-drain, active-LOW
/INT output signal is activated after power-on-reset if the
INTMSK bit (CS Register Bit D[3]) has been reset to Logical
“0”. Once activated, the /INT output is asserted by any one
of the fault conditions listed above and deasserted when
one or all STAT[A/B] Register Bits D[4], D[2], D[0] and/or CS
Register Bits D[2], D[1] are reset upon the execution of an
SMBus “echo reset” WRITE_BYTE cycle. For polled-mode
operation, the INTMSK bit should be set to Logical “1,” thereby
inhibiting /INT output pin operation.
For those SMI-control applications where the /FORCE_ON[A/B]
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UVLO
VSTBY
0
AUXEN[A/B]
VIH
VIH
VIL
0
tPOR
VAUX_OUT[A/B]
0
ILIM(AUX)
tFLT
IAUX_OUT[A/B]
ISTEADY-STATE
0
VIH
VIH
ON[A/B]
VIL
0
12VOUT[A/B]
0
3VOUT[A/B]
0
/PWRGD_[A/B]
0
I3VOUT[A/B]
/FAULT_[A/B]
/INT*
ILIM(3V)
tFLT
0
ISTEADY-STATE
0
*
0
*
* /INT de-asserted by software
Figure 9. Hot-Plug Interface Operation
MIC2592B Device Address
DATA
Command Byte to MIC2592B
Data Byte to MIC2592B
S 1 0 0 0 A2 A1 A0 0 A 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X A D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 A P
START
R/W = WRITE
ACKNOWLEDGE
ACKNOWLEDGE
ACKNOWLEDGE
STOP
CLK
Master to device transfer,
i.e., DATA driven by master.
Device to master transfer,
i.e., DATA driven by device.
Figure 10. WRITE_BYTE Protocol
MIC2592B Device Address
DATA
MIC2592B Device Address
Command Byte to MIC2592B
Data Read From MIC2592B
S 1 0 0 0 A2 A1 A0 0 A 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X A S 1 0 0 0 A2 A1 A0 1 A D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 /A P
START
R/W = WRITE
ACKNOWLEDGE
ACKNOWLEDGE
START
R/W = READ
ACKNOWLEDGE NOT ACKNOWLEDGE
STOP
CLK
Master to device transfer,
i.e., DATA driven by master.
Device to master transfer,
i.e., DATA driven by device.
Figure 11. READ_BYTE Protocol
MIC2592B Device Address
DATA
Byte Read from MIC2592B
S 1 0 0 0 A2 A1 A0 1 A D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 /A P
START
R/W = READ
ACKNOWLEDGE NOT ACKNOWLEDGE
STOP
CLK
Master to device transfer,
i.e., DATA driven by master.
Device to master transfer,
i.e., DATA driven by device.
Figure 12. RECEIVE_BYTE Protocol
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inputs are needed for diagnostic purposes, the
/FORCE_ON[A/B] inputs must be enabled; that is, CNTRL[A/B]
Register Bit D[2] should read Logical “0.” Once /FORCE_ON[A/B]
inputs are asserted, all output voltages are present with all
circuit protection features disabled, including overtemperature
protection on VAUX[A/B] outputs. To inhibit /FORCE_ON[A/B]
operation, a Logical “1” shall be written to the CNTRL[A/B]
Register Bit D[2] location(s).
repeat of the device address with the R/W bit set to the high
(read) state. The data to be read from the part may then be
clocked out. There is one exception to this rule: If the location
latched in the pointer register from the last write operation is
known to be correct (i.e., points to the desired register within
the MIC2592B), then the “Receive_Byte” procedure may be
used. To perform a Receive_Byte operation, the host sends
an address byte to select the target MIC2592B, with the R/W
bit set to the high (read) state, and then retrieves the data
byte. Figures 10 through 12 show the formats for these data
read and data write procedures.
The Command Register is eight bits (one byte) wide. This
byte carries the address of the MIC2592B’s register to be
operated upon. The command byte values corresponding to
the various MIC2592B register addresses are shown in Table
2. Command byte values other than 0000 0XXXb = 00h – 07h
are reserved and should not be used.
MIC2592B SMBus Address Configuration
The MIC2592B responds to its own unique SMBus address,
which is assigned using A2, A1, and A0. These represent
the 3 LSBs of its 7-bit address, as shown in Table 3. These
address bits are assigned only during power up of the
VSTBY[A/B] supply input. These address bits allow up to
eight MIC2592B devices in a single system. These pins are
either grounded or left unconnected to specify a logical 0 or
logical 1, respectively. A pin designated as a logical 1 may
also be pulled up to VSTBY.
HPI-only Control Applications
In applications where the MIC2592B is controlled only by the
HPI, SMBus signals SCL, SDA, and /INT signals are connected to VSTBY as shown in Figure 6. In this configuration,
the MIC2592B’s /FAULT[A/B] outputs are activated after
power-on-reset and become asserted when:
Either or both external ON[A/B] and AUXEN[A/B] input signals
are asserted, AND
• 12VIN[A/B], 3VIN[A/B], or VSTBY[A/B] input voltage is lower than its respective ULVO threshold,
OR
• The fast OC circuit breaker[A/B] has tripped, OR
• The slow OC circuit breaker[A/B] has tripped AND
its filter timeout[A/B] has expired, OR
• The slow OC circuit breaker[A/B] has tripped AND
Slot[A/B] die temperature > 140°C, OR
• The MIC2592B’s global die temperature > 160°C
In order to clear /FAULT[A/B] outputs once asserted, either
or both ON[A/B] and AUXEN[A/B] input signals must be
deasserted. Please see /FAULT[A/B] pin description for additional information.
If the /FORCE_ON[A/B] inputs are used for diagnostic purposes, both /FAULT[A/B] and /PWRGD[A/B] outputs are
deasserted once /FORCE_ON[A/B] inputs are asserted.
Serial Port Operation
The MIC2592B uses standard SMBus Write_Byte and
Read_Byte operations for communication with its host. The
SMBus Write_Byte operation involves sending the device’s
target address, with the R/W bit (LSB) set to the low (write)
state, followed by a command byte and a data byte. The SMBus
Read_Byte operation is similar, but is a composite write and
read operation: the host first sends the device’s target address
followed by the command byte, as in a write operation. A new
“Start” bit must then be sent to the MIC2592B, followed by a
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Binary
Hex
1000 000X*b
80h
A0
0
0
0
1
1000 001Xb
82h
0
1
0
1000 010Xb
84h
0
1
1
1000 011Xb
86h
1
0
0
1000 100Xb
88h
1
0
1
1000 101Xb
8Ah
1
1
0
1000 110Xb
8Ch
1
1
1
1000 111Xb
8Eh
* Where X = "1" for READ and "0" for Write
Table 3. MIC2592B SMBus Addressing
MIC2592B Register Set and Programmer’s Model
Target Register
Label
CNTRLA
CNTRLB
STATA
STATB
CS
Reserved
A2
0
Inputs
A1
0
Command Byte Value
Description
Read
Control Register Slot A
02h
Control Register Slot B
03h
Slot A Status
04h
Slot B Status
05h
Common Status Register
06h
Reserved / Do Not Use
07h - FFh
Table 2. MIC2592B Register Addresses
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Write
02h
03h
04h
05h
06h
07h - FFh
Power-On
Default
00h
00h
00h
00h
xxxx 0000b
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Detailed Register Descriptions
Control Register, Slot A (CNTRLA)
8-Bits, Read/Write
Control Register, Slot A (CNTRLA)
D[7]
D[6]
D[5]
D[4]
D[3]
D[2]
D[1]
D[0]
read-only
read-only
read only
read only
read-only
read/write
read/write
read/write
AUXAPG
MAINAPG
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
/FORCE_A
ENABLE
MAINA
VAUXA
Bit(s)
Function
Operation
AUXAPG
AUX output power-good status, Slot A
1 = Power-is-Good
(VAUXA Output is above its UVLO threshold)
MAINAPG
MAIN output power-good status, Slot A
1 = Power-is-Good
(MAINA Outputs are above their UVLO
thresholds)
D[5]
Reserved
Always read as zero
D[4]
Reserved
Always read as zero
D[3]
Reserved
Always read as zero
Allows or inhibits the operation of the /FORCE_ONA
input pin
0 = /FORCE_ONA is enabled
1 = /FORCE_ONA is disabled
MAINA
MAIN enable control, Slot A
0 = Off, 1 = On
VAUXA
VAUX enable control, Slot A
0 = Off, 1 = On
/FORCE_A
ENABLE
Power-Up Default Value:
Read Command_Byte Value (R/W):
0000 0000b = 00h
0000 0010b = 02h
The power-up default value is 00h. Slot is disabled upon power-up, i.e., all supply outputs are off.
Notes:
1.
The state of the /PWRGDA pin is the logical AND of the values of the AUXAPG and the MAINAPG bits, except when /FORCE_ONA is asserted. If
/FORCE_ONA is asserted (the pin is pulled low), and /FORCE_AENABLE is set to a logic zero, the /PWRGDA pin will be unconditionally forced to
its open-drain (“Power Not Good”) state.
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Control Register, Slot B (CNTRLB)
8-Bits, Read/Write
Control Register, Slot B (CNTRLB)
D[7]
D[6]
D[5]
D[4]
D[3]
D[2]
D[1]
D[0]
read-only
read-only
read only
read only
read-only
read/write
read/write
read/write
AUXBPG
MAINBPG
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
/FORCE_B
ENABLE
MAINB
VAUXB
Bit(s)
Function
Operation
AUXBPG
AUX output power-good status, Slot B
1 = Power-is-Good
(VAUXB Output is above its UVLO threshold)
MAINBPG
MAIN output power-good status, Slot B
1 = Power-is-Good
(MAINB Outputs are above their UVLO
thresholds)
D[5]
Reserved
Always read as zero
D[4]
Reserved
Always read as zero
D[3]
Reserved
Always read as zero
Allows or inhibits the operation of the /FORCE_ONB
input pin
0 = /FORCE_ONB is enabled
1 = /FORCE_ONB is disabled
MAINB
MAIN enable control, Slot B
0 = Off, 1 = On
VAUXB
VAUX enable control, Slot B
0 = Off, 1 = On
/FORCE_B
ENABLE
Power-Up Default Value:
Command_Byte Value (R/W):
0000 0000b = 00h
0000 0011b = 03h
The power-up default value is 00h. Slot is disabled upon power-up, i.e., all supply outputs are off.
Notes:
1.
The state of the /PWRGDB pin is the logical AND of the values of the AUXBPG and the MAINBPG bits, except when /FORCE_ONB is asserted. If
/FORCE_ONB is asserted (the pin is pulled low), and /FORCE_BENABLE is set to a logic zero, the /PWRGDB pin will be unconditionally forced to
its open-drain (“Power Not Good”) state.
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Status Register Slot A (STATA)
8-Bits, Read-Only
Status Register, Slot A (STATA)
D[7]
D[6]
D[5]
D[4]
D[3]
D[2]
D[1]
D[0]
read-only
read-only
read-only
read/write
read-only
read/write
read-only
read/write
FAULTA
MAINA
VAUXA
VAUXAF
Reserved
12VAF
Reserved
3VAF
Bit(s)
Function
Operation
FAULTA
FAULT Status - Slot A
1 = Fault pin asserted
(/FAULTA pin is LOW)
0 = Fault pin deasserted
(/FAULTA pin is HIGH)
See Notes 1, 2, and 3.
MAINA
MAIN Enable Status - Slot A
two Main Power outputs for Slot A
Represents the actual state (on/off) of the
VAUX Enable Status - Slot A
Auxiliary Power output for Slot A
Represents the actual state (on/off) of the
Overcurrent Fault: VAUXA supply
1 = Fault 0 = No fault
Reserved
Always read as zero
Overcurrent Fault: +12V supply
1 = Fault 0 = No fault
D[1]
Reserved
Always read as zero
3VAF
Overcurrent Fault: 3.3V supply
1 = Fault 0 = No fault
VAUXA
VAUXAF
D[3]
12VAF
Power-Up Default Value:
Command_Byte Value (R/W):
(+12V and +3.3V)
1 = Main Power ON
0 = Main Power OFF
1 = AUX Power ON
0 = AUX Power OFF
0000 0000b = 00h
0000 0100b = 04h
The power-up default value is 00h. Both slots are disabled upon power-up, i.e., all supply outputs are off. In response to an
overcurrent fault condition, writing a logical 1 back into the active (or set) bit position will clear the bit and deassert /INT. The
status of the /FAULTA pin is not affected by reading the Status Register or by clearing active status bits.
Notes:
1.
If FAULTA has been set by an overcurrent condition on one or more of the MAIN outputs, the ONA input must go LOW to reset FAULTA.
If FAULTA has been set by a VAUXA overcurrent event, the AUXENA input must go LOW to reset FAULTA.
If an overcurrent has occurred on both a MAIN output and the VAUX output of slot A, both ONA and AUXENA of the slot must go low to reset
FAULTA.
2.
Neither the FAULTA bits nor the /FAULTA pins are active when the MIC2592B power paths are controlled by the System Management Interface.
When using SMI power path control, AUXENA and ONA pins for that slot must be tied to GND.
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Status Register Slot B (STATB)
8-Bits, Read-Only
Status Register, Slot B (STATB)
D[7]
D[6]
D[5]
D[4]
D[3]
D[2]
D[1]
D[0]
read-only
read-only
read-only
read/write
read-only
read/write
read-only
read/write
FAULTB
MAINB
VAUXB
VAUXBF
Reserved
12VBF
Reserved
3VBF
Bit(s)
Function
Operation
FAULTB
FAULT Pin Status - Slot B
1 = Fault pin asserted
(/FAULTB pin is LOW)
0 = Fault pin deasserted
(/FAULTB pin is HIGH)
See Notes 1, 2, and 3.
MAINB
MAIN Enable Status - Slot B
Represents the actual state (on/off) of the
four Main Power outputs for Slot B
(+12V and +3.3V)
1 = MAIN Power ON
0 = MAIN Power OFF
VAUXB
VAUX Enable Status - Slot B
Represents the actual state (on/off) of the
Auxiliary Power output for Slot B
1 = AUX Power ON
0 = AUX Power OFF
Overcurrent Fault: VAUXB supply
1 = Fault 0 = No fault
Reserved
Always read as zero
Overcurrent Fault: +12V supply
1 = Fault 0 = No fault
Reserved
Always read as zero
Overcurrent Fault: 3.3V supply
1 = Fault 0 = No fault
VAUXBF
D[3]
12VBF
D[1]
3VBF
Power-Up Default Value:
Command_Byte Value (R/W):
0000 0000b = 00h
0000 0101b = 05h
The power-up default value is 00h. Both slots are disabled upon power-up, i.e., all supply outputs are off. In response to an
overcurrent fault condition, writing a logical 1 back into the active (or set) bit position will clear the bit and deassert /INT. The
status of the /FAULTB pin is not affected by reading the Status Register or by clearing active status bits.
Notes:
1.
If FAULTB has been set by an overcurrent condition on one or more of the MAIN outputs, the ONB input must go LOW to reset FAULTB.
If FAULTB has been set by a VAUXB overcurrent event, the AUXENB input must go LOW to reset FAULTB.
If an overcurrent has occurred on both a MAIN output and the VAUX output of slot B, both ONB and AUXENB of the slot must go low to reset
FAULTB.
2.
Neither the FAULTB bits nor the /FAULTB pins are active when the MIC2592B power paths are controlled by the System Management Interface.
When using SMI power path control, the AUXENB and ONB pins for that slot must be tied to GND.
3:.
If /FORCE_ONB is asserted (low), the /FAULTB pin will be unconditionally forced to its open-drain state. Note, though, that the value in the FAULTB
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Common Status Register (CS)
8-Bits, Read/Write
Common Status Register (CS)
D[7]
D[6]
D[5]
D[4]
D[3]
D[2]
D[1]
D[0]
read-write
read-write
read-only
read-only
read-write
read-write
read-write
read-only
Reserved
Reserved
GPI_B0
GPI_A0
INTMSK
UV_INT
OT_INT
Reserved
Bit(s)
Function
Operation
D[7]
Reserved
Always read as zero
D[6]
Reserved
Always read as zero
GPI_B0
General Purpose Input 0, Slot B
State of GPI_B0 pin
GPI_A0
General Purpose Input 0, Slot A
State of GPI_A0 pin
INTMSK
Interrupt Mask
0 = /INT generation is enabled
1 = /INT generation is disabled. The
MIC2592B does not participate in the SMBus
Alert Response Address (ARA) protocol
UV_INT
Undervoltage Interrupt
0 = No UVLO fault
1 = UVLO fault
Set whenever a circuit breaker fault condition
occurs as a result of an undervoltage lockout
condition on one of the main supply inputs.
This bit is only set if a UVLO condition occurs
while the ON[A/B] pin is asserted or the
MAIN[A/B] control bits are set
OT_INT
Overtemperature Interrupt
0 = Die Temp < 160°C.
1 = Fault: Die Temp > 160°C.
Set if a fault occurs as a result of the
MIC2592B’s die temperature exceeding
160°C
Reserved
Undefined
D[0]
Power-Up Default Value:
Command_Byte Value (R/W):
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Applications Information
A 0.25W sense resistor is a good choice in this application.
PCB Layout Suggestions and Hints
Sense Resistor Selection
The 12V and the 3.3V supplies employ internal current sensing circuitry to detect overcurrent conditions that may trip the
circuit breaker. An external sense resistor is used to monitor
the current that passes through the external MOSFET for
each slot of the 12V and 3.3V rails. The sense resistor is
nominally valued at:
RSENSE(NOM) =
4-Wire Kelvin Sensing
Because of the low value required for the sense resistor,
special care must be used to accurately measure the voltage drop across it. Specifically, the measurement technique
across RSENSE must employ 4-wire Kelvin sensing. This is
simply a means of ensuring that any voltage drops in the
power traces connected to the resistors are not picked up
by the signal conductors measuring the voltages across the
sense resistors.
Figure 13 illustrates how to implement 4-wire Kelvin sensing.
As the figure shows, all the high current in the circuit (from
VIN through RSENSE and then to the drain of the N-channel
power MOSFET) flows directly through the power PCB traces
and through RSENSE. The voltage drop across RSENSE is
sampled in such a way that the high currents through the
power traces will not introduce significant parasitic voltage
drops in the sense leads. It is recommended to connect
the hot swap controller’s sense leads directly to the sense
resistor’s metalized contact pads. The Kelvin sense signal
traces should be symmetrical with equal length and width,
kept as short as possible, and isolated from any noisy signals
and planes.
Additionally, for designs that implement Kelvin sense connections that exceed 1" in length and/or if the Kelvin (signal)
traces are vulnerable to noise possibly being injected onto
these signals, the example circuit shown in Figure 14 can
be implemented to combat noisy environments. This circuit
implements a 1.6 MHz low-pass filter to attenuate higher
frequency disturbances on the current sensing circuitry.
However, individual system analysis should be used to determine if filtering is necessary and to select the appropriate
cutoff frequency for each specific application.
VTHILIMIT
ILIMIT
where VTHILIMIT is the typical (or nominal) circuit breaker
threshold voltage (50mV) and ILIMIT is the nominal inrush
load current level to trip the internal circuit breaker.
To accommodate worse-case tolerances in the sense resistor (for a ±1% initial tolerance, allow ±3% tolerance for
variations over time and temperature) and circuit breaker
threshold voltages, a slightly more detailed calculation must
be used to determine the minimum and maximum hot swap
load currents.
As the MIC2592B’s minimum current limit threshold voltage
is 45mV, the minimum hot swap load current is determined
where the sense resistor is 3% high:
ILIMIT(MIN) =
45mV
(1.03 × RSENSE(NOM))
=
43.7mV
RSENSE(NOM)
Keep in mind that the minimum hot swap load current should
be greater than the application circuit’s upper steady-state
load current boundary. Once the lower value of RSENSE has
been calculated, it is good practice to check the maximum
hot swap load current (ILIMIT(MAX)) which the circuit may
let pass in the case of tolerance build-up in the opposite
direction. Here, the worse-case maximum is found using a
VTHILIMIT(MAX) threshold of 55mV and a sense resistor 3%
low in value:
ILIMIT(MAX) =
55mV
(0.97 × RSENSE(NOM))
=
Other Layout Considerations
56.7mV
Figure 15 is a suggested PCB layout diagram for the MIC2592B
power traces, Kelvin sense connections, and capacitor components. In this illustration, only the 12V Slot B is shown but
a similar approach is suggested for both slots of each Main
power rail (12V and 3.3V). Many hot swap applications will
require load currents of several amperes. Therefore, the
power (12VIN and Return, 3VIN and Return) trace widths
(W) need to be wide enough to allow the current to flow while
the rise in temperature for a given copper plate (e.g., 1oz.
or 2oz.) is kept to a maximum of 10°C to 25°C. The return
(or power ground) trace should be the same width as the
positive voltage power traces (input/load) and isolated from
any ground and signal planes so that the controller’s power
is common mode. Also, these traces should be as short as
possible in order to minimize the IR drops between the input
and the load. As indicated in the Pin Description section, an
external connection must be made that ties together both
channel inputs ((+) Kelvin sense) of each Main power rail (i.e.,
3VINA and 3VINB, 12VINA and 12VINB must be externally
connected). These connections should be implemented directly at the chip. Insure that the voltage drop between the
two (+) Kelvin sense inputs for each rail is no greater than
0.2mV by using a common power path for the two inputs
RSENSE(NOM)
In this case, the application circuits must be sturdy enough
to operate up to approximately 1.25x the steady-state hot
swap load currents. For example, if one of the 12V slots of the
MIC2592B circuit must pass a minimum hot swap load current
of 1.5A without nuisance trips, RSENSE should be set to:
RSENSE(NOM) =
45mV
1.5A
= 30mΩ
where the nearest 1% standard value is 30.1mΩ. At the other
tolerance extremes, ILIMIT(MAX) for the circuit in question is
then simply:
ILIMIT(MAX) =
56.7mV
30.1mΩ
= 1.88A
With a knowledge of the application circuit’s maximum hot
swap load current, the power dissipation rating of the sense
resistor can be determined using P = I2R. Here, the current
is ILIMIT(MAX) = 1.88A and the resistance RSENSE(MAX) =
(1.03)(RSENSE(NOM)) = 31.00mΩ. Thus, the sense resistor’s
maximum power dissipation is:
PMAX = (1.88A)2 X (31.00mΩ) = 0.110W
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(e.g., 12VINA, 12VINB). Finally, the use of plated-through
vias will be necessary to make circuit connection to the power,
ground, and signal planes on multi-layer PCBs.
High-current
power traces
To the input
power supply
RSENSE
RSENSE metalized
contact pads
Power Trace
From VIN
RSENSE
PCB Track Width:
0.03" per Ampere
using 1oz Cu
To the external
MOSFET and load
Power Trace
To MOSFET Drain
1kΩ
Signal Trace
to MIC2592B VIN Pin
100pF
Signal Trace
to MIC2592B SENSE Pin
Note: Each SENSE lead trace shall be
balanced for best performance & equal
length/equal aspect ratio.
VIN
Figure 13. 4-Wire Kelvin Sense Connections for
RSENSE
SENSE
MIC2592B
Controller
Figure 14. Current Limit Sense Filter for Noisy Systems
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Current Flow
to the Load
*POWER MOSFET
(SO-8)
*SENSE RESISTOR
W
D
S
D
S
D
G
D
**CGS
Via to GND Plane
W
**R4
15
C1
0.1µF
3VINB 25
12VOUTB 27
/FORCE_ONB 28
12VSENSEB 29
N/C 30
/PWRGD 31
MIC2592B
12VINB 32
GND 33
12VGATEB 34
CFILTERB 35
VSTBYB 26
**CMILLER
***CFILTER
/FAULTB 36
Via to signal plane
(GATE pin connection)
S
Current Flow
to the Load
Via to signal plane
(GATE pin connection)
GND 17
Via to GND Plane
Current Flow
from the Load
W
- DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE AND NOT ALL PINS SHOWN FOR CLARITY*See Table 4 for part numbers and vendors
**Optional components
***Recommended components (variable in value, see Functional Description and Applications Information)
Trace width (W) guidelines given in "PCB Layout Recommendations" section of the datasheet
12V(Slot B) is illustrated in this example. A similar layout is suggested for the 3V supply and both slots
Figure 15. Suggested PCB Layout for Sense Resistor, Power MOSFET, and Capacitors
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MOSFET and Sense Resistor Vendors
Device types, part numbers, and manufacturer contact information for power MOSFETs and sense resistors are provided
in Table 4. Some of the recommended MOSFETs include
a metal (tab) heat sink on the bottom side of the package.
Contact the device manufacturer for package information.
Key Power MOSFET Type(s)
MOSFET Vendors
N-Channel
P-Channel
Package
Contact Information
Vishay - Siliconix
Si4420DY
Si4435BDY
SO-8
www.siliconix.com
Si4442DY
Si4427BDY
SO-8
(203) 452-5664
Si3442DV
Si4405DY
SO-8
Si4410DY
Si4425BDY
SO-8
Si7860ADP
Si7483ADP
PowerPAK SO-8
Si7344DP
Si7491DP
PowerPAK SO-8
Si7844DP (Dual)
Si7945DP (Dual)
PowerPAK SO-8
Si7114DN
Si7423DN
1212 SO-8
Si7806ADN
Si7421DN
1212 SO-8
IRF7882
IRF7424
SO-8
www.irf.com
IRF7413
IRF7416
SO-8
(310) 322-3331
IRF7313 (Dual)
IRF7328 (Dual)
SO-8
International Rectifier
Resistor Vendors
Sense Resistors
Contact Information
Vishay - Dale
“WSL” and “WSR” Series
www.vishay.com/docswsl_30100.pdf
(203) 452-5664
IRC
“OARS” Series
“LR” Series
second source to “WSL”
www.irctt.com/pdf_files/OARS.pdf
www.irctt.com/pdf_files/LRC.pdf
(828) 264-8861
Table 4. MOSFET and Sense Resistor Vendors
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Package Information
48-Pin TQFP
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