SEMTECH SC121ULTRT

SC121
Low Voltage Synchronous
Boost Regulator
POWER MANAGEMENT
Features
Description
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The SC121 is a high efficiency, low noise, synchronous
step-up DC-DC converter that provides boosted voltage
levels in low-voltage handheld applications. The wide
input voltage range allows use in systems with single
NiMH or alkaline battery cells as well as in systems with
higher voltage battery supplies. It features an internal
1.2A switch and synchronous rectifier to achieve up to
94% efficiency and to eliminate the need for an external
Schottky diode. The output voltage can be set to 3.3V
with internal feedback, or to any voltage within the specified range using a standard resistor divider.
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Input voltage — 0.7V to 4.5V
Minimum start-up voltage — 0.85V
Output voltage — fixed at 3.3V; adjustable from 1.8V
to 5.0V
Peak input current limit — 1.2A
Output current at 3.3 VOUT — 80mA with VIN = 1.0V,
190mA with VIN = 1.5V
Forced PWM operation at all loads
Efficiency up to 94%
Internal synchronous rectifier
No forward conduction path during shutdown
Switching frequency — 1.2MHz
Soft-start startup current limiting
Shutdown current — 0.1μA (typ)
Ultra-thin 1.5 × 2.0 × 0.6 (mm) MLPD-UT-6 package
Lead-free and halogen-free
WEEE and RoHS compliant
The SC121 operates exclusively in Pulse Width Modulation
(PWM) mode for low ripple and fixed-frequency switching.
Output disconnect capability is included to reduce leakage
current, improve efficiency, and eliminate external components sometimes needed to disconnect the load from
the supply during shutdown.
Applications
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Low quiescent current is maintained with a high 1.2MHz
operating frequency. Small external components and the
space saving MLPD-UT-6, 1.5×2.0×0.6 (mm) package
make this device an excellent choice for small handheld
applications that require the longest possible battery life.
MP3 players
Smart phones and cellular phones
Palmtop computers and handheld instruments
PCMCIA cards and memory cards
Digital cordless phones
Personal medical products
Wireless VoIP phones
Small motors
Typical Application Circuit
L1
IN
Single
Cell
(1.2V)
LX
OUT
EN
CIN
GND
3.3V
FB
COUT
SC121
April 13, 2010
© 2010 Semtech Corporation
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Pin Configuration — MLPD-UT
LX
1
GND
2
IN
3
TOP VIEW
T
Ordering Information
6
OUT
5
FB
4
EN
Device
Package
SC121ULTRT(1)(2)
MLPD-UT-6 1.5×2
SC121EVB
Evaluation Board
Notes:
(1) Available in tape and reel only. A reel contains 3,000 devices.
(2) Lead-free packaging, only. Device is WEEE and RoHS compliant,
and halogen-free.
MLPD-UT; 1.5×2, 6 LEAD
θJA = 84°C/W
Marking Information — MLPD-UT
121
yw
MLPD-UT; 1.5×2, 6 LEAD
yw = date code
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Recommended Operating Conditions
IN, OUT, LX, FB (V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3 to +6.0
Ambient Temperature Range (°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . -40 to +85
EN (V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3 to (VIN + 0.3)
VIN (V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 to 4.5
(1)
ESD Protection Level (kV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VOUT (V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 to 5.0
Thermal Information
Thermal Res. MLPD, Junction-Ambient(2) (°C/W) . . . . . . . 84
Maximum Junction Temperature (°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Storage Temperature Range (°C) . . . . . . . . . . . -65 to +150
Peak IR Reflow Temperature (10s to 30s) (°C) . . . . . . +260
Exceeding the above specifications may result in permanent damage to the device or device malfunction. Operation outside of the parameters
specified in the Electrical Characteristics section is not recommended.
NOTES:
(1) Tested according to JEDEC standard JESD22-A114.
(2) Calculated from package in still air, mounted to 3 x 4.5 (in), 4 layer FR4 PCB with thermal vias under the exposed pad per JESD51 standards.
Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise noted VIN = 2.5V, CIN = COUT = 22μF, L1 = 4.7μH, TA = -40 to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = 25°C.
Parameter
Input Voltage Range
Symbol
Conditions
VIN
Min
Typ
0.7
Max
Units
4.5
V
Minimum Startup Voltage
VIN-SU
IOUT < 1mA, TA = 0°C to 85°C
0.85
Shutdown Current
ISHDN
TA = 25°C, VEN = 0V
0.1
IQ
IOUT = 0, VEN = VIN
3.5
mA
Operating Supply Current(1)
V
1
μA
Internal Oscillator Frequency
fOSC
1.2
MHz
Maximum Duty Cycle
DMAX
90
%
Minimum Duty Cycle
DMIN
Output Voltage
VOUT
VFB = 0V
Adjustable Output Voltage Range
VOUT_RNG
For VIN such that DMIN < D < DMAX
Regulation Feedback Reference Voltage Accuracy (Internal or External
Programming)
VReg-Ref
FB Pin Input Current
IFB
Startup Time
tSU
20
3.3
%
V
1.8
5.0
V
-1.5
1.5
%
0.1
μA
VFB = 1.2V
1
ms
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
P-Channel ON Resistance
RDSP
VOUT = 3.3V
0.6
Ω
N-Channel ON Resistance
RDSN
VOUT = 3.3V
0.5
Ω
N-Channel Current Limit
ILIM(N)
VIN = 3.0V
1.2
A
ILIM(P)-SU
VIN > VOUT, VEN > VIH
150
mA
LX Leakage Current PMOS
ILXP
TA = 25°C, VLX = 0V
1
μA
LX Leakage Current NMOS
ILXN
TA = 25°C, VLX = 3.3V
1
μA
Logic Input High
VIH
VIN = 3.0V
Logic Input Low
VIL
VIN = 3.0V
0.2
V
Logic Input Current High
IIH
VEN = VIN = 3.0V
1
μA
Logic Input Current Low
IIL
VEN = 0V
P-Channel Startup Current Limit
Min
0.9
Typ
Max
0.85
-0.2
Units
V
μA
NOTES:
(1) Quiescent operating current is drawn from OUT while in regulation. The quiescent operating current projected to IN is approximately
IQ × (VOUT/VIN).
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Typical Characteristics — VOUT = 1.8V
Efficiency vs. IOUT (VOUT = 1.8V)
Efficiency vs. IOUT (VOUT = 1.8V)
ο
100
R1 = 499kΩ, R2 = 1MΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, TA = 25 C
100
VIN = 1.6V
90
90
80
70
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
TA = –40°C
80
70
VIN = 0.8V
60
50
VIN = 1.2V
40
50
30
20
10
10
0.2
0.5
1
2
5
10
20
50
0
100 200
TA = 85°C
40
20
0.1
TA = 85°C
60
30
0
R1 = 499kΩ, R2 = 1MΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, VIN = 1.2V
TA = –40°C
0.1
0.2
0.5
1
2
5
IOUT (mA)
20
50
100 200
Load Regulation (VOUT = 1.8V)
ο
R1 = 499kΩ, R2 = 1MΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, TA = 25 C
1.82
R1 = 499kΩ, R2 = 1MΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, VIN = 1.2V
1.8
1.8
VOUT (V)
VOUT (V)
VIN = 1.6V
TA = –40°C
TA = 25°C
1.78
1.78
1.76
0
TA = 85°C
VIN = 1.2V
VIN = 0.8V
50
100
150
200
1.76
0
250
50
100
150
200
250
IOUT (mA)
IOUT (mA)
Line Regulation — Low Load (VOUT = 1.8V)
1.82
10
IOUT (mA)
Load Regulation (VOUT = 1.8V)
1.82
TA = 25°C
Line Regulation — High Load (VOUT = 1.8V)
R1 = 499kΩ, R2 = 1MΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, IOUT = 1mA
1.82
R1 = 499kΩ, R2 = 1MΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, IOUT = 50mA
TA = 25°C
1.8
1.8
TA = 25°C
VOUT (V)
VOUT (V)
TA = –40°C
TA = 85°C
1.78
TA = –40°C
1.78
TA = 85°C
1.76
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
VIN (V)
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.76
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
VIN (V)
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Typical Characteristics — VOUT = 1.8V (continued)
1.82
Temperature Reg. — Low Load (VOUT = 1.8V)
Temperature Reg. — High Load (VOUT = 1.8V)
R1 = 499kΩ, R2 = 1MΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, IOUT = 1mA
R1 = 499kΩ, R2 = 1MΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, IOUT = 50mA
1.82
VIN = 1.6V
1.8
1.8
VOUT (V)
VOUT (V)
VIN = 1.2V
VIN = 0.8V
VIN = 1.2V
1.78
1.78
VIN = 0.8V
1.76
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
1.76
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
o
o
Junction Temperature ( C)
Junction Temperature ( C)
Max. IOUT vs. VIN (VOUT = 1.8V)
350
R1 = 499kΩ, R2 = 1MΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF
300
TA = –40°C
IOUT (mA)
250
TA = 25°C
200
150
TA = 85°C
100
50
0
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
VIN (V)
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Typical Characteristics — VOUT = 3.3V
Efficiency vs. IOUT (VOUT = 3.3V)
Efficiency vs. IOUT (VOUT = 3.3V)
ο
FB grounded, L = 4.7μH, VIN = 2V
FB grounded, L = 4.7μH, TA = 25 C
100
100
90
90
VIN = 2.95V
80
80
VIN = 1.0V
60
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
TA = 85°C
70
70
VIN = 2.0V
50
40
60
50
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0
TA = –40°C
0.1 0.2
0.5
1
2
5
10
20
50
100 200
0
500
TA = 25°C
0.1 0.2
0.5
1
2
5
10
20
100 200
500
Load Regulation (VOUT = 3.3V)
Load Regulation (VOUT = 3.3V)
ο
FB grounded, L = 4.7μH, TA = 25 C
FB grounded, L = 4.7μH, VIN = 2V
3.34
3.34
3.32
3.32
TA = 25°C
VIN = 2.95V
3.3
3.3
VOUT (V)
VOUT (V)
50
IOUT (mA)
IOUT (mA)
3.28
3.26
3.28
3.26
VIN = 2.0V
3.24
3.24
VIN = 1.0V
TA = –40°C
TA = 85°C
3.22
3.22
3.2
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
3.2
0
500
50
100
150
200
IOUT (mA)
250
300
350
400
450
500
IOUT (mA)
Line Regulation — Low Load (VOUT = 3.3V)
Line Regulation — High Load (VOUT = 3.3V)
FB grounded, L = 4.7μH, IOUT = 1mA
FB grounded, L = 4.7μH, IOUT = 90mA
3.34
3.34
3.32
3.32
TA = –40°C
3.3
3.3
VOUT (V)
VOUT (V)
TA = –40°C
3.28
TA = 85°C
3.26
3.24
3.28
TA = 85°C
3.26
3.24
TA = 25°C
TA = 25°C
3.22
3.2
0.6
3.22
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
VIN (V)
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
3.2
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
VIN (V)
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Typical Characteristics — VOUT = 3.3V (continued)
Temperature Reg. — Low Load (VOUT = 3.3V)
Temperature Reg. — High Load (VOUT = 3.3V)
FB grounded, L = 4.7μH, IOUT = 1mA
FB grounded, L = 4.7μH, IOUT = 90mA
3.34
3.34
VIN = 2.95V
3.32
3.32
3.3
VIN = 2.95V
3.3
VOUT (V)
VOUT (V)
VIN = 2.0V
3.28
VIN = 1.0V
3.26
VIN = 2.0V
3.28
3.26
VIN = 1.0V
3.24
3.24
3.22
3.22
3.2
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
o
3.2
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
o
Junction Temperature ( C)
Junction Temperature ( C)
Max. IOUT vs. VIN (VOUT = 3.3V)
FB grounded, L = 4.7μH
500
450
400
TA = –40°C
IOUT (mA)
350
TA = 25°C
300
TA = 85°C
250
200
150
100
50
0
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
VIN (V)
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Typical Characteristics — VOUT = 4.0V
Efficiency vs. IOUT (VOUT = 4.0V)
Efficiency vs. IOUT (VOUT = 4.0V)
ο
R1 = 976kΩ, R2 = 412kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, VIN = 2.4V
R1 = 976kΩ, R2 = 412kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, TA = 25 C
100
100
VIN = 3.6V
80
80
70
70
VIN = 1.2V
60
50
VIN = 2.4V
40
50
30
20
10
10
0.5
1
2
5
10
20
50
100 200
0
500
TA = 25°C
40
20
0.1 0.2
TA = 85°C
60
30
0
TA = –40°C
90
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
90
0.1 0.2
0.5
1
2
5
Load Regulation (VOUT = 4.0V)
20
50
100 200
500
Load Regulation (VOUT = 4.0V)
ο
R1 = 976kΩ, R2 = 412kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, TA = 25 C
R1 = 976kΩ, R2 = 412kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, VIN = 2.4V
4.1
4.1
4.05
4.05
VIN = 3.6V
4
VOUT (V)
VOUT (V)
10
IOUT (mA)
IOUT (mA)
3.95
4
TA = 25°C
3.95
VIN = 1.2V
VIN = 2.4V
3.9
3.85
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
3.85
0
550
50
100
150
200
250
IOUT (mA)
Line Regulation — Low Load (VOUT = 4.0V)
400
450
500
550
Line Regulation — High Load (VOUT = 4.0V)
4.1
4.05
4.05
TA = 85°C
VOUT (V)
VOUT (V)
350
R1 = 976kΩ, R2 = 412kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, IOUT = 110mA
4.1
TA = –40°C
3.95
4
TA = –40°C
TA = 85°C
3.95
3.9
3.9
TA = 25°C
TA = 25°C
3.85
300
IOUT (mA)
R1 = 976kΩ, R2 = 412kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, IOUT = 1mA
4
TA = –40°C
TA = 85°C
3.9
3.85
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
VIN (V)
2.4
2.8
3.2
3.6
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
2.4
2.8
3.2
3.6
VIN (V)
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Typical Characteristics — VOUT = 4.0V (continued)
Temperature Reg. — High Load (VOUT = 4.0V)
Temperature Reg. — Low Load (VOUT = 4.0V)
R1 = 976kΩ, R2 = 412kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, IOUT = 110mA
R1 = 976kΩ, R2 = 412kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, IOUT = 1mA
4.1
4.1
VIN = 3.6V
4.05
4
VOUT (V)
VOUT (V)
4.05
VIN = 1.2V
VIN = 2.4V
3.95
VIN = 3.6V
VIN = 2.4V
4
3.95
VIN = 1.2V
3.9
3.9
3.85
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
3.85
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
o
o
Junction Temperature ( C)
Junction Temperature ( C)
Max. IOUT vs. VIN (VOUT = 4.0V)
500
R1 = 976kΩ, R2 = 412kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF
450
TA = –40°C
400
IOUT (mA)
350
300
250
200
150
TA = 25°C
TA = 85°C
100
50
0
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
2.4
2.8
3.2
3.6
VIN (V)
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Typical Characteristics — VOUT = 5.0V
Efficiency vs. IOUT (VOUT = 5.0V)
Efficiency vs. IOUT (VOUT = 5.0V)
ο
R1 = 931kΩ, R2 = 294kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, VIN = 3.6V
R1 = 931kΩ, R2 = 294kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, TA = 25 C
100
80
80
70
70
60
VIN = 1.2V
VIN = 2.2V
50
40
VIN = 3.2V
30
40
30
10
10
0.5
1
2
5
10
20
50
100 200
TA = 25°C
50
20
0.1 0.2
TA = 85°C
60
20
0
TA = –40°C
90
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
100
VIN = 4.2V
90
0
500
0.1 0.2
0.5
1
2
5
Load Regulation (VOUT = 5.0V)
5
5
VIN = 4.2V
4.95
VOUT (V)
VOUT (V)
5.05
4.9
VIN = 1.2V
100
150
200
250
300
TA = 85°C
4.9
TA = 25°C
350
400
450
500
4.8
550
0
50
100
150
200
IOUT (mA)
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
IOUT (mA)
Line Regulation — Low Load (VOUT = 5.0V)
Line Regulation — High Load (VOUT = 5.0V)
R1 = 931kΩ, R2 = 294kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, IOUT = 1mA
R1 = 931kΩ, R2 = 294kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, IOUT = 85mA
5.05
5.05
5
5
TA = –40°C
4.95
TA = 85°C
VOUT (V)
VOUT (V)
500
4.85
VIN = 2.2V
50
100 200
TA = –40°C
4.95
VIN = 3.2V
0
50
R1 = 931kΩ, R2 = 294kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, VIN = 3.6V
5.05
4.8
20
Load Regulation (VOUT = 5.0V)
ο
R1 = 931kΩ, R2 = 294kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, TA = 25 C
4.85
10
IOUT (mA)
IOUT (mA)
TA = 25°C
4.9
4.85
TA = –40°C
4.95
TA = 85°C
4.9
4.85
TA = 25°C
4.8
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
VIN (V)
3
3.5
4
4.5
4.8
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
VIN (V)
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Typical Characteristics — VOUT = 5.0V (continued)
Temperature Reg. — Low Load (VOUT = 5.0V)
Temperature Reg. — High Load (VOUT = 5.0V)
R1 = 931kΩ, R2 = 294kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, IOUT = 1mA
R1 = 931kΩ, R2 = 294kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF, IOUT = 85mA
5.05
5.05
VIN = 4.2V
5
5
4.95
4.95
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 3.2V
4.9
VOUT (V)
VOUT (V)
VIN = 3.2V
VIN = 1.2V
VIN = 2.2V
VIN = 2.2V
4.9
VIN = 1.2V
4.85
4.85
4.8
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
4.8
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
o
o
Junction Temperature ( C)
Junction Temperature ( C)
Max. IOUT vs. VIN (VOUT = 5.0V)
500
R1 = 931kΩ, R2 = 294kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF
450
TA = –40°C
400
IOUT (mA)
350
300
TA = 25°C
250
200
TA = 85°C
150
100
50
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
VIN (V)
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
PWM Operation
Load Transient
VOUT = 3.3V, VIN = 1.5V, TA =25°C
VOUT = 3.3V, VIN = 1.5V, IOUT = 50mA
VOUT ripple
IOUT = 40mA to
(10mV/div)
140mA
(50mA/div)
IL
(100mA/div)
VOUT
(100mV/div)
VLX
AC Coupled
(5V/div)
Time = (100μs/div)
Time = (400ns/div)
Startup Min Load Res. vs. VIN (Any VOUT)
Startup Max Load Current vs. VIN (Any VOUT)
100
R1 = 931kΩ, R2 = 294kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF
160
R1 = 931kΩ, R2 = 294kΩ, L = 4.7μH, CFB = 22pF
140
TA = –40°C
Equivalent RLOAD (Ω)
IOUT (mA)
80
60
TA = –40°C
TA = 85°C
40
TA = 25°C
20
120
100
TA = 25°C
80
60
40
TA = 85°C
20
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
VIN (V)
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
VIN (V)
Min. Start-up Voltage vs. Temperature (Any VOUT)
0.9
VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 1mA
Startup Voltage (V)
0.85
0.8
0.75
0.7
0.65
0.6
-40
-20
0
20
40
Temperature (°C)
60
80
100
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Pin Descriptions
MLPD Pin #
Pin Name
Pin Function
1
LX
2
GND
3
IN
Battery or supply input — requires an external 10μF bypass capacitor (capacitance evaluated while under
VIN bias) for normal operation.
4
EN
Enable digital control input — active high.
5
FB
Feedback input — connect to GND for preset 3.3V output. A voltage divider is connected from OUT to GND
to adjust output from 1.8V to 5.0V.
6
OUT
Output voltage pin — requires an external 10μF bypass capacitor (capacitance evaluated while under VOUT
bias) for normal operation.
T
Thermal
Pad
Thermal Pad is for heat sinking purposes — connect to ground plane using multiple vias — not connected
internally.
Switching node — connect an inductor from the input supply to this pin.
Signal and power ground.
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Block Diagram
VOUT
Comp.
IN
OUT
+
+ 1.7 V
+
Start-up
Oscillator
EN
PLIM
Amp.
Oscillator and
Slope
Generator
Slope
Comp.
PWM
Comp.
+
-
Gate Drive
and
Logic
Control
Bulk
Bias
LX
PWM
Control
+
FB
Output Voltage
Selection Logic
-
Error
Amp.
+
+ VREF
- 1.2 V
NLIM
Amplifier
+
-
Current
Amplifier
GND
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Applications Information
Detailed Description
The SC121 is a synchronous step-up fixed frequency Pulse
Width Modulated (PWM) DC-DC converter utilizing a
1.2MHz fixed frequency current mode architecture. It is
designed to provide output voltages in the range 1.8V to
5.0V from an input voltage as low as 0.7V, with a (output
unloaded) start up input voltage of 0.85V. Quiescent
current consumption is typically 3.5mA, entirely into the
OUT pin during boost regulation. (See footnote 1 of the
Electrical Characteristics table.)
The values of the resistors in the voltage divider network
are chosen to satisfy the equation
VOUT
§ R ·
1.191u ¨¨1 1 ¸¸
© R2 ¹
V A large value of R2, ideally 590kΩ or larger, is preferred for
stability for VIN within approximately 400mV of VOUT. For
lower VIN, lower resistor values can be used. The values of
R1 and R2 can be as large as desired to achieve low quiescent current. CFB = 22pF is recommended to improve
transient response.
The regulator control circuitry is shown in the Block
Diagram. It is comprised of a programmable feedback
controller, an internal 1.2MHz oscillator, an nchannel Field Effect Transistor (FET) between the LX and
GND pins, and a p-channel FET between the LX and OUT
pins. The current flowing through both FETs is monitored
and limited as required for startup and PWM operation.
An external inductor must be connected between the IN
pin and the LX pin.
The Enable Pin
The EN pin is a high impedance logical input that can be
used to enable or disable the SC121 under processor
control. VEN < 0.2V will disable regulation, set the LX pin
in a high-impedance state (turn off both FET switches),
and turn on an active discharge device to discharge the
output capacitor via the OUT pin. Synchronous rectifier
(p-channel FET) bulk switching prevents pass-through
conduction from LX to OUT while disabled. VEN > 0.85V
will enable the output. The startup sequence from the
EN pin is identical to the startup sequence from the application of input power.
Output Voltage Selection
The SC121 output voltage can be programmed to an
internally preset value or it can be programmed with
external resistors. The output is internally programmed to
3.3V when the FB pin is connected to GND. Any output
voltage in the range 1.8V to 5.0V can be programmed with
a resistor voltage divider between OUT and the FB pin as
shown in Figure 1.
L1
IN
LX
OUT
EN
VOUT
R1
CIN
GND
CFB
FB
COUT
SC121
R2
Figure 1 — Output Voltage Feedback Circuit
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Applications Information (continued)
PWM Operation
The PWM cycle runs at a fixed frequency (fosc = 1.2MHz),
with a variable duty cycle (D). PWM operation continually
draws current from the input supply, except for low
output loads in which current flows periodically from, and
back into, the input. During the on-state of the PWM
cycle, the n-channel FET is turned on, grounding the
inductor at the LX pin. This causes the current flowing
from the input supply through the inductor to ground to
ramp up. During the off-state, the n-channel FET is turned
off and the p-channel FET (synchronous rectifier) is turned
on. This causes the inductor current to flow from the
input supply through the inductor into the output capacitor and load, boosting the output voltage above the input
voltage. The cycle then repeats to re-energize the
inductor.
Ideally, the steady state (constant load) duty cycle is
determined by D = 1 – (VIN/VOUT ), but must be greater in
practice to overcome dissipative losses. The SC121 PWM
controller constrains the value of D such that 0.20 < D < 0.90
(approximately).
The average inductor current during the off-state multiplied by (1-D) is equal to the average load current. The
inductor current is alternately ramping up (on-state) and
down (off-state) at a rate and amplitude determined by
the inductance value, the input voltage, and the on-time
(TON = D×T, T = 1/fOSC). Therefore, the instantaneous inductor current will be alternately larger and smaller than the
average.
If the average output current is sufficiently small, the
minimum inductor current can ramp down to zero during
the off-state. Discontinuous mode operation (where both
FETs turn off as the inductor current reaches zero) is not
supported in the SC121, since this would result in a finite
positive minimum current from input to output, which
would cause an uncontrolled rise in output voltage in this
case. Instead, the inductor current will reverse for the
remainder of the off-state, flowing from the output
capacitor into the OUT pin, through the p-channel FET to
the LX pin, and through the inductor to the input capacitor. Negative inductor current ripple allows regulation
even with zero output load. The energy returned to the
input capacitor is not wasted, but dissipative conduction
losses will inevitably occur.
The minimum on-time limitation imposes a minimum
boost ratio, so if VIN is too close to VOUT (VIN > VOUT – 400mV,
approximately), VOUT will rise above the programmed
value for a sufficiently small output load. A higher output
load requires a higher duty cycle to overcome dissipative
losses, such that regulation at programmed VOUT will
eventually be restored. But this regulation-restoration
load rises rapidly with VIN, so this phenomenon can be
beneficially exploited in only rare circumstances. If operation with high VIN and low load is required, please consider
using the SC120, a pin compatible dual mode (PWM/
PSAVE) boost converter. The SC120 will support zero load
in PSAVE mode for VIN up to VOUT + 150mV.
Regulator Startup, Short Circuit Protection,
and Current Limits
The SC121 permits power up at input voltages from 0.85V
to 4.5V. Soft-start startup current limiting of the internal
switching n-channel and p-channel FET power devices
protects them from damage in the event of a short
between OUT and GND. As the output voltage rises, progressively less-restrictive current limits are applied. This
protection unavoidably prevents startup into an excessive load.
Upon enable, the p-channel FET between the LX and OUT
pins turns on with its current limited to approximately
150mA, the short-circuit output current. When V OUT
approaches VIN (but is still below 1.7V), the n-channel
current limit is set to 350mA (the p-channel limit is disabled), the internal oscillator turns on (approximately
200kHz), and a fixed 75% duty cycle PWM operation
begins. (See the section PWM Operation.) When the
output voltage exceeds 1.7V, fixed frequency PWM operation begins, with the duty cycle determined by an nchannel FET peak current limit of 350mA. When this
n-channel FET startup current limit is exceeded, the onstate ends immediately and the off-state begins. This
determines the duty cycle on a cycle-by-cycle basis.
When VOUT is within 2% of the programmed regulation
voltage, the n-channel FET current limit is raised to 1.2A,
and normal voltage regulation PWM control begins.
Once normal voltage regulation PWM control is initiated,
the output becomes independent of VIN and output regulation can be maintained for VIN as low as 0.7V, subject to
the maximum duty cycle and peak current limits. The
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SC121
Applications Information (continued)
duty cycle must remain between 20% and 90% for the
device to operate within specification.
Note that startup with a regulated active load is not the
same as startup with a resistive load. The resistive load
output current increases proportionately as the output
voltage rises until it reaches programmed VOUT/RLOAD, while
a regulated active load presents a constant load as the
output voltage rises from 0V to programmed VOUT. Note
also that if the load applied to the output exceeds an
applicable VOUT–dependent startup current limit or duty
cycle limit, the criterion to advance to the next startup
stage may not be achieved. In this situation startup may
pause at a reduced output voltage until the load is reduced
further.
Output Overload and Recovery
The PWM steady state duty cycle is determined by
D = 1 – (VIN/VOUT ), but must be somewhat greater in practice to overcome dissipative losses. As the output load
increases, the dissipative losses also increase. The PWM
controller must increase the duty cycle to compensate.
Eventually, one of two overload conditions will occur,
determined by VIN, VOUT, and the overall dissipative losses
due to the output load current. Either the maximum duty
cycle of 90% will be reached or the n-channel FET 1.2A
(nominal) peak current limit will be reached, which effectively limits the duty cycle to a lower value. Above that
load, the output voltage will decrease rapidly and in
reverse order the startup current limits will be invoked as
the output voltage falls through its various voltage thresholds. How far the output voltage drops depends on the
load voltage vs. current characteristic.
Once an overload has occurred, the load must be
decreased to permit recovery. The conditions required for
overload recovery are identical to those required for successful initial startup.
Component Selection
The SC121 provides optimum performance when a 4.7μH
inductor is used with a 10μF output capacitor. Different
component values can be used to modify input current or
output voltage ripple, improve transient response, or to
reduce component size or cost.
Inductor Selection
The inductance value primarily affects the amplitude of
inductor peak-to-peak current ripple (ΔIL). Reducing
inductance increases ΔIL and raises the inductor peak
current, IL-max = IL-avg + ΔIL/2, where IL-avg is the inductor
current averaged over a full on/off cycle. IL-max is subject to
the n-channel FET current limit ILIM(N), therefore reducing
the inductance may lower the output overload current
threshold. Increasing ΔI L also lowers the inductor
minimum current, IL-min = IL-avg – ΔIL/2, thus raising the load
current threshold below which inductor negative–peak
current becomes zero.
Equating input power to output power and noting that
input current is equal to inductor current, average the
inductor current over a full PWM switching cycle to
obtain
IL avg
1 VOUT u IOUT
u
K
VIN
where η is efficiency.
A reduction in input voltage, such as a discharging battery,
will lower the load current at which overload occurs.
Lower input voltage increases the duty cycle required to
produce a given output voltage. And lower input voltage
also increases the input current to maintain the input
power, which increases dissipative losses and further
increases the required duty cycle. Therefore an increase in
load current or a decrease in input voltage can result in
output overload. Please refer to the Max. IOUT vs. VIN Typical
Characteristics plots for the condition that best matches
the application.
Neglecting the n-channel FET RDS-ON and the inductor DCR,
for duty cycle D, and with T = 1/fosc,
'IL on
1
L
³
DT
0
VIN dt
VIN u D u T
L
This is the change in IL during the on-state. During the
off-state, again neglecting the p-channel FET RDS-ON and
the inductor DCR,
'IL off
1
L
T
³ V
DT
IN
VOUT dt
VIN VOUT u T 1 D
L
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Applications Information (continued)
Note that this is a negative quantity, since VOUT > VIN and
0 < D < 1. For a constant load in steady-state, the inductor
current must satisfy ΔIL-on + ΔIL-off = 0. Substituting the two
expressions and solving for D, obtain D = 1 – VIN/VOUT.
Using this expression, and the positive valued expression
ΔIL = ΔIL-on for current ripple amplitude, obtain expanded
expression for IL-max and IL-min.
IL max,min
VOUT u IOUT
T
V
r
u IN u VOUT VIN VIN u K
2 u L VOUT
From this result, obtain an alternative expression for ΔIL.
'IL
ILmax ILmin
T VIN
u
u VOUT VIN L VOUT
The inductor selection should consider the n-channel FET
current limit for the expected range of input voltage and
output load current. The largest IL-avg will occur at the
expected smallest VIN and largest IOUT. Determine the
largest expected ΔIL. Then for the largest expected IL-avg,
ensure that the n-channel FET current limit is not exceed.
That is, for the minimum n-channel FET current limit,
worst case inductor tolerance, highest expected output
current, and lowest expected VIN, ensure that
IL-max = IL-avg + ΔIL/2 < ILIM(N).
Many of these equations include the parameter η, efficiency. Efficiency varies with VIN, IOUT, and temperature.
Estimate η using the plots provided in this datasheet, or
from experimental data, at the operating condition of
interest.
Any chosen inductor should have low DCR compared to
the R DS-ON of the FET switches to maintain efficiency,
though for DCR << RDS-ON, further reduction in DCR will
provide diminishing benefit. The inductor ISAT value should
exceed the expected IL-max. The inductor self-resonant frequency should exceed 5×fosc. Any inductor with these
properties should provide satisfactory performance.
L = 4.7μH should perform well for most applications.
The following table lists the manufacturers of recommended inductor options. The specification values shown
are simplified approximations or averages of many device
parameters under various test conditions. See manufacturers’ documentation for full performance data.
Value
(μH)
DCR
(Ω)
Rated
Current
(mA)
Tolerance
(%)
Dimensions
LxWxH
(mm)
Murata
LQM31PN4R7M00
4.7
0.3
700
20
3.2 x 1.6 x 0.95
Coilcraft
XFL2006-472
4.7
0.7
500
20
2 x 2 x 0.6
Manufacturer/
Part #
Capacitor Selection
Input and output capacitors must be chosen carefully to
ensure that they are of the correct value and rating. The
output capacitor requires a minimum capacitance value
of 10μF at the programmed output voltage to ensure stability over the full operating range. This must be considered when choosing small package size capacitors as the
DC bias must be included in their derating to ensure this
required value. For example, a 10μF 0805 capacitor may
provide sufficient capacitance at low output voltages but
may be too low at higher output voltages. Therefore, a
higher capacitance value may be required to provide the
minimum of 10μF at these higher output voltages.
Low ESR capacitors such as X5R or X7R type ceramic
capacitors are recommended for input bypassing and
output filtering. Low-ESR tantalum capacitors are not
recommended due to possible reduction in capacitance
seen at the switching frequency of the SC121. Ceramic
capacitors of type Y5V are not recommended as their temperature coefficients make them unsuitable for this application. The following table lists recommended capacitors.
For smaller values and smaller packages, it may be necessary to use multiples devices in parallel.
Value
(μF)
Rated Voltage (VDC)
Type
Case
Size
Case
Height
(mm)
Murata
GRM21BR60J226ME39B
22
6.3
X5R
0805
1.25
Murata
GRM31CR71A226KE15L
22
10
X7R
1206
1.6
Murata
GRM185R60G475ME15
4.7
4
X5R
0603
0.5
TDK
C2012X5R1A226M
22
10
X5R
0805
0.85
Taiyo Yuden
JMK212BJ226MG-T
22
20
X5R
0805
1.25
Manufacturer/
Part Number
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Applications Information (continued)
•
PCB Layout Considerations
Poor layout can degrade the performance of the DC-DC
converter and can contribute to EMI problems, ground
bounce, and resistive voltage losses. Poor regulation and
instability can result.
The following simple design rules can be implemented to
ensure good layout:
•
•
Place the inductor and filter capacitors as close
to the device as possible and use short wide
traces between the power components.
Route the output voltage feedback path away
from the inductor and LX node to minimize
noise and magnetic interference.
•
Maximize ground metal on the component side
to improve the return connection and thermal
dissipation. Separation between the LX node
and GND should be maintained to avoid coupling capacitance between the LX node and the
ground plane.
Use a ground plane with several vias connecting
to the component side ground to further reduce
noise interference on sensitive circuit nodes.
A suggested layout is shown in Figure 4.
7.0mm
COUT
LX
GND
LX
OUT
SC121
IN
VOUT
CFB
R1
5.2mm
FB
(2nd layer)
EN
R2
CIN
GND
VIN
Figure 4 — Layout Drawing
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Outline Drawing — MLPD-UT-6 1.5x2
A
DIMENSIONS
B
D
DIM
A
A1
A2
b
D
D1
E
E1
e
E
PIN 1
INDICATOR
(LASER MARK)
A2
A
SEATING
PLANE
aaa C
C
L
N
aaa
bbb
INCHES
MIN
.020
.000
.007
.055
.035
.075
.026
NOM
(.006)
.010
.059
-
MILLIMETERS
MAX
MIN
.024
.002
0.50
0.00
.012
.063
.055
.083
.035
0.18
1.40
0.90
1.90
0.65
.079
.031
.020 BSC
.012
.014
.016
6
.003
.004
NOM
(.152)
0.25
1.50
-
MAX
0.60
0.05
0.30
1.60
1.40
2.10
0.90
2.00
0.80
0.50 BSC
0.30
0.35
0.40
6
0.08
0.10
A1
D1
2
1
LxN
E1
N
bxN
e
bbb
C A B
NOTES:
1.
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS (ANGLES IN DEGREES).
2. COPLANARITY APPLIES TO THE EXPOSED PAD AS WELL AS TERMINALS.
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Land Pattern — MLPD-UT-6 1.5x2
H
R
DIMENSIONS
DIM
INCHES
Z
(C)
G
K
Y
P
MILLIMETERS
C
(.077)
(1.95)
G
.047
1.20
H
.051
1.30
K
.031
0.80
P
.020
0.50
R
.006
0.15
X
.012
0.30
Y
.030
0.75
Z
.106
2.70
X
NOTES:
1.
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS (ANGLES IN DEGREES).
2.
THIS LAND PATTERN IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY.
CONSULT YOUR MANUFACTURING GROUP TO ENSURE YOUR
COMPANY'S MANUFACTURING GUIDELINES ARE MET.
3. THERMAL VIAS IN THE LAND PATTERN OF THE EXPOSED PAD
SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A SYSTEM GROUND PLANE.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY COMPROMISE THE THERMAL AND/OR
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE DEVICE.
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