SEMTECH SC1408ISTRT

SC1408
Low Voltage, Boost
DC-DC Controller
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Description
Features
The SC1408 is a low voltage boost controller that
operates from a 1.8V to 16.5V input range. The SC1408
was designed for two cell Alkaline or single cell Lithium
Ion battery applications. With the proper
external components it can be used as a boost converter
or a buck/boost converter. A Shutdown pin allows the
user to turn the controller off, reducing supply current to
less than 2µA typical. Output voltage can be preset to 5V
or is adjustable from 3V to 16.5V with a resistor divider.
The controller changes frequency in light load conditions
to improve efficiency.
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1.8V to 16.5V input range
Preset (5V) or adjustable output
Ground referenced current limit
On chip precision reference
Up to 300kHz switching frequency
10µA max shutdown current
Industrial temperature range
SO-8 and MSOP-8 packages. Lead free packages
available are fully WEEE and RoHS compliant
Applications
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PDA Power supplies
Battery powered applications
Positive LCD Bias generator
Portable communications (cellular phones)
Peripheral card supplies
Industrial power supplies
Typical Application Circuit
L1
Vin (1.8V to 16.5V)
D1
U1
2
4
+
5
C1
7
C3
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BST
Q1
GATE
FB
GND
AGND
R3
1
8
SHDN ISENSE
REF
Vout (3V to 16.5V)
+
3
6
R2
C2
R4
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Exceeding the specifications below may result in permanent damage to the device, or device malfunction. Operation outside of the parameters specified
in the Electrical Characteristics section is not implied. Exposure to Absolute Maximum rated conditions for extended periods of time may affect device
reliability.
Parameter
Input Voltage
Small Si gnal Ground to Power Ground
Symbol
Maximum
U nits
BST to GND
-0.3 to 18
V
GND to AGND
+0.1
V
-0.3 to VBST +0.3 or 5
V
-0.3 to mi n. of VBST +0.3 or 5
V
GATE to GND
FB, SHD N, REF, ISENSE to GND
Operati ng Temperature
TA
-40 to +85
°C
Juncti on Temperature Range
TJ
-40 to +150
°C
Storage Temperature Range
TSTG
-65 to +160
°C
Lead Temperature (Solderi ng) 10 Sec.
TL
+300
°C
Thermal Resi stance, Juncti on to Ambi ent
SO-8
MSOP-8
θJ A
128
216
°C /W
Thermal Resi stance, Juncti on to C ase
SO-8
MSOP-8
θJ C
50
70
°C /W
Electrical Characteristics
Unless specified: VOUT = 5V; ILOAD = 0mA; TA = +25°C
Parameter
Input Voltage
Sym
Conditions
Min
VIN
TA = 25oC
TA = -40oC to +85oC
Supply Current
Output Voltage
VOUT
Typ
Max
Units
1.8
16.5
V
1.8
16.5
V
µA
VOUT=16.5V,SHDN < 0.4V
TA = -40oC to +85oC
110
140
VOUT=10V, 1.6V < SHDN < 5V
TA = -40oC to +85oC
2
10
5.0
5.200
VIN = 2.0V to 5.0V
TA = -40oC to +85oC 4,800
V
Load Regulation
VIN = 2.0V, VOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 0mA to 500mA
60
mV/A
Line Regulation
VIN = 2.7V to 4.0V, VOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 500mA
7
mV/V
Minimum Start Up Voltage
No load
1.8
V
Minimum Switch On Time
tON(Max)
9.6
16
22.4
µs
Minimum Switch Off Time
tOFF(Min)
1.4
2.3
3.2
µs
Efficiency
Reference Voltage
VIN = 4V, VOUT = 5V, ILOAD = 0mA to 500mA
VREF
IREF =0µA
TA = -40oC to +85oC 1.176
87
%
1.200
1.224
V
Reference Load
Regulation
0µA < IREF < 100µA
-4
10
mV
Reference Line
Regulation
5V < VOUT < 16.5V
40
100
µV/V
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Electrical Characteristics (Cont.)
Unless specified: VOUT = 5V; ILOAD = 0mA; TA = +25°C
Parameter
Sym
Conditions
Min
FB Trip Point Voltage
VFB
TA = 25oC
TA = -40oC to +85oC
1.176
IFM
TA = 25oC
TA = -40oC to +85oC
SHDN Input High Voltage
VIN
VOUT = 2.7V to 16.5V
SHDN Input Low Voltage
VIL
VOUT = 2.7V to 16.5V
0.4
V
VOUT = 16.5V, SHDN = 0V or 5V
±1
µA
100
115
120
mV
0.01
±1
µA
FB Input Current
SHDN Input Current
Current Limit Trip Level
VCS
VOUT = 3V to 16.5V
TA = 25oC
TA = -40oC to +85oC
Typ
1.200
Units
V
1.224
-4
nA
±40
1.6
85
80
ISENSE Input Current
V
GATE Rise Time
VOUT = 5V, InF from GATE to GND
50
GATE Fall Time
VOUT = 5V, InF from GATE to GND
50
GATE = high or low
15
GATE On Resistance
Max
ns
30
Ω
NOTE:
(1) This device is ESD sensitive. Use of standard ESD handling precautions is required.
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Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
Part Number
TOP VIEW
1
8
ISENSE
BST
2
7
GND
FB
3
6
AGND
SHDN
4
5
REF
GATE
2
BST
3
FB
4
SHDN
5
REF
6
AGND
7
GND
8
ISENSE
-40° to +85°C
SC1408IMS.TR
MSOP-8(3)
SC1408IMSTRT(2)
Notes:
(1) Only available in tape and reel packaging. A reel
contains 2500 devices.
(2) Lead free product. This product is fully WEEE and
RoHS compliant.
(3) Contact factory for MSOP availability
Pin Descriptions
1
Temp Range (TA)
SO-8
SC1408ISTRT(2)
(SO-8/MSOP-8)
Pin Name
(1)
SC1408IS.TR
GATE
Pin #
P ackag e
Pin Function
Gate drive output.
Supply voltage.
Voltage feedback
Logic high shuts down the converter.
Reference output pin.
Small signal analog and digital ground.
Power ground.
Current sense pin.
Block Diagram
REF
FB
MODE
DETECT
1.20V
REFERENCE
-
VDD
+
ERROR
COMP
+
-
50mV
BIAS
SHDN
MIN OFF TIME
ONE SHOT
Q
START
UP
COMP
TRIG
2.3uS
+
-
S
TRIG
Q
16uS
MAX ON TIME
ONE SHOT
BST
2.5V
Q
GATE
R
GND
LOW
VOLTAGE
OSCILLATOR
CURRENT
SENSE AMP
+
-
ISENSE
0.1V
AGND
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Applications Information
Theory of Operation
The SC1408 is a modified hysteretic boost converter
controller. The power switch is turned on when the output
voltage falls slightly below it’s setpoint. It remains on for
approximately 16µs, or until the inductor current reaches
limit, whichever occurs first. The power switch is then
turned off for 2.3 µs, or until the output voltage once again
falls below setpoint, whichever occurs last.
The SC1408 is normally powered from the output voltage.
Internal circuitry, such as the bandgap, comparators and
one shots, will not function properly until the BST pin voltage reaches 2.5V. To ensure start-up at low input voltages, the normal control circuitry is disabled and a special, low voltage start up oscillator generates an approximate square wave at the GATE pin, initiating boost action.
When the output voltage reaches 2.5V, the normal control
circuitry is enabled and the start up oscillator shuts down.
To conserve power, a SHDN pin is provided which, when
pulled high, shuts down most internal circuitry. The output voltage will then be 1 diode drop below the input.
The bottom resistor in the divider chain (R4 in the typical
application circuits) should be 300kΩ or less and the top
resistor (R3 in the application circuits) can be calculated
from

 V
R 3 = R 4  O − 1
V

 REF
Inductor
The SC1408 will work with a wide range of inductor values. A good choice for most applications is 22µH. Smaller
inductor values result in higher peak currents and increase output ripple, while larger values will result in
slower loop response.
Transistor selection
Normally the power switch will be an N-channel MOSFET,
although in certain circumstances an NPN bipolar may
be substituted.
The choice of FET can be critical, especially in battery powered applications where the converter must be able to use
all of the available energy in the battery. This requires that
the converter be capable of starting up from very low input voltages. For example a two cell alkaline system’s terminal voltage will drop to 1.8V as it approaches full discharge. For these demanding applications, a FET with low
VGS(th) is required. A good rule of thumb is that VGS(th) should
be at least 0.5V less than the minimum input voltage.
COMPONENT SELECTION
Boost Converter
RSENSE
The value of the sense resistor is the primary determining factor for maximum output current. The SC1408 has
a fixed current limit voltage threshold, which is developed by the peak inductor current flowing through RSENSE.
RSENSE may be determined either from the maximum output current curves or from the equation below:
IO (MAX ) =
−
V + VF − VIN
VCS 
 1 − O
VO + VF − VFET
R SENSE 
Diode
For most applications, a Schottky diode should be used
as the output rectifier. It will be subjected to reverse voltages of at least VO , and average current will be somewhat less than the Inductor peak current. Industry standard 1N5817 series or an equivalent surface mount part
would be suitable.



t off  (VIN − VFET )(VO + VF − VIN ) 


2L 
VO + VF − VFET

Where :
VF = Output Diode Forward Voltage Drop
Output Capacitors
Output capacitors should be low ESR to minimize ripple
voltage and maximize efficiency. Low ESR tantalum or
OSCON capacitors should be used. Ripple voltage will be
approximately:
VFET = Voltage across FET, RSENSE and Inductor DCR
In the equation above, the use of 2.3∝s for toff may lead to
slightly optimistic current values for low VO/VIN ratios. The
theoretical curves use the actual value of toff, VF=0.5V,
VFET=0.3V and VCS=0.08V and are generated for L=22µH.
Input Capacitors
Input capacitors on a boost converter are less critical than
the output capacitors, since there are no fast current pulses
drawn from the input supply. A 100µF tantalum will be
adequate for most applications.
Output Voltage
Output voltage can be set to 5V by connecting the FB pin
to GND, or to any voltage in the 3.0V to 16.5V range using
external divider resistors.
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Applications Information (Cont.)
COMPONENT SELECTION
SEPIC Converter
RSENSE
Again, with the SEPIC topology, the value of the sense
resistor is the primary determining factor for maximum
output current. The simplest approach to select RSENSE is
to add Vin to Vo and use this value as the output voltage
in the output current curves or in the equation for Boost
converter.
terminal voltage will drop to 1.8V as it approaches full
discharge. For these demanding applications, a FET with
low VGS(th) is required. A good rule of thumb is that VGS(th)
should be at least 0.5V less than the minimum input voltage.
Diode
For most applications, a Schottky diode should be used
as the output rectifier. It will be subjected to reverse voltages of at least VO +VIN and average current will be somewhat less than the Inductor peak current. Industry standard 1N5817 series or an equivalent surface mount part
would be suitable.
Output Voltage
Output voltage setting works exactly the same in SEPIC
topology as in Boost, including the ability to set to 5V by
connecting the FB pin to GND. Care must be taken to
ensure that the IC supply (pin2; BST) does not exceed its
16.5V rating. In the circuit of Fig.2: This requires maximum output voltage to be limited to 16.5V-Vin. Higher
output voltages are possible with different IC supply strategies.
Output Capacitors
Output capacitors should be low ESR to minimize ripple
voltage and maximize efficiency. Low ESR tantalums,
OSCONs or the newer Polymer capacitors should be used.
Input Capacitors
Input capacitors on a SEPIC converter are less critical
than the output capacitors, since there are no fast current pulses drawn from the input supply. A 100µF tantalum will be adequate for most applications.
Inductor
The SEPIC topology requires a coupled inductor. Again A
good choice for most applications is 22µH. Smaller inductor values result in higher peak currents and increase output ripple, while larger values will result in slower loop response.
Series Capacitors
The Series capacitor(s) must be capable of handling an
RMS current given by:-
Transistor selection
The choice of FET can be critical, especially in battery powered applications where the converter must be able to use
all of the available energy in the battery. This requires that
the converter be capable of starting up from very low
input voltages. For example a two cell alkaline system’s
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Typical Characteristics
Figs.5 - 8: Maximum output current vs. input voltage and sense resistor value. (Boost Mode)
3.5
3.5
Vo=3.3V
L=22uH
3.0
2.0
1.5
35mOhm
1.0
50mOhm
0.5
25mOhm
2.0
35mOhm
1.5
50mOhm
1.0
0.5
100mOhm
100mOhm
0.0
0.0
2.0
3.5
2.2
2.4
2.6
Vin (V)
2.8
3.0
2.0
3.2
2.5
4.0
Vo=12V
3.0
3.0
3.5
Vin (V)
4.0
2.5
1.5
35mOhm
1.0
50mOhm
0.5
Io (A)
2.0
25mOhm
2.0
1.5
35mOhm
1.0
50mOhm
0.5
100mOhm
0.0
100mOhm
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
5.0
20mOhm
3.0
25mOhm
4.5
Vo=15V
L=22uH
3.5
20mOhm
L=22uH
2.5
Io (A)
20mOhm
2.5
25mOhm
Io (A)
Io (A)
2.5
Vo=5V
L=22uH
3.0
20mOhm
12.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
Vin (V)
10.0
Vin (V)
12.0
14.0
16.0
Figs.9-11:Efficiency in the Boost Application circuit of Fig.1
100%
100%
Vo=5V
Vo=12V
90%
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
90%
80%
Vin=5.0V
Vin=4.0V
Vin=3.3V
Vin=3.0V
70%
80%
Vin=5.0V
Vin=3.0V
Vin=1.8V
70%
60%
60%
1
10
100
1000
1
Io (mA)
10
100
1000
Io (mA)
100%
Vo=15V
Efficiency (%)
90%
80%
Vin=12V
Vin=9.0V
Vin=5.0V
Vin=3.0V
Vin=1.8V
70%
60%
1
10
100
1000
Io (mA)
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Typical Characteristics
Output Ripple Voltage; Vin=3V, Vo=5V, Io=470mA
Ch1 = Output Ripple
Ch2 = Voltage at GATE pin
Output Ripple Voltage; Vin=3V, Vo=5V, Io=810mA
Ch1 = Output Ripple
Ch2 = Voltage at GATE pin
Load Transient; Vin=3V, Vo=5V, Io=0 to 500mA
Ch1 = Output Voltage
Ch2 = Load Current (0.5A/div)
Load Transient; Vin=2V, Vo=5V, Io=0 to 500mA
Ch1 = Output Voltage
Ch2 = Load Current (0.5A/div)
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Typical Application Circuit (Cont.)
Fig.1: Typical Application - Boost Configuration
L1
1.8V-16.5V IN
22uH
D1
Coilcraft DO3316P-223
B130T
R3
See Table
U1
2
C2
100uF +
4
5
7
1
BST GATE
REF
Q1
IRLR024N
8
EN ISENSE
Vin to 16.5V OUT
C9
See Text
C8
100uF
+
3
FB
+
6
GND AGND
R2
0.1Ohm
R4
10.0k
C3
100uF
SC1408CS
C5
0.1uF
Fig.2: Typical Application - Buck/Boost (SEPIC) Configuration
D2 1N4148
1.8V TO 5V IN
2
L1A 22uH
C1
1
+
D1
100uF
0V TO (16.5V-Vin) OUT
B130T
R3
See Table
U1
2
C2
100uF +
4
5
C4
0.1uF
7
C5
0.1uF
BST GATE
EN ISENSE
REF
FB
GND AGND
1
8
Q1
IRLL3303
C9
See Text
+
C8
100uF
3
6
+
R2
0.1Ohm
4
L1B
22uH
R4
10.0k
C3
100uF
SC1408CS
3
L1A/L1B IS COUPLED INDUCTOR
PULSE PE-53718 OR
EQUIVALENT
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Typical Application Circuit (Cont.)
Fig.3: Achieving output voltages greater than 16.5V
R6 470
D4
1N4148
L1
3.3V IN
22uH
D1
25V OUT
B130T
R3
200k
U1
2
C4
C2
100uF +
4
0.1uF
5
7
D3
12V
1
BST GATE
8
EN ISENSE
REF
Q1
IRL3103S
+
C8
100uF
3
FB
+
6
GND AGND
R2
0.05Ohm
R4
10.0k
C3
100uF
SC1408CS
C5
0.1uF
Fig.4: Implementing shutdown with input/output isolation
3.3V IN
Q2
Si2301DS
L1
2
SHORT = RUN
OPEN = SHUTDOWN
D1
12V OUT
B130T
R5
5.1k
J1
22uH
C2
100uF +
C4
0.1uF
4
5
7
1
2
U1
BST GATE
EN ISENSE
REF
FB
GND AGND
SC1408CS
1
8
R3
90k
Q1
IRLL3303
+
C8
100uF
3
6
+
R2
0.05Ohm
R4
10.0k
C3
100uF
C5
0.1uF
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Outline Drawing - SO-8
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D
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(.041)
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8°
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A1
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DIMENSIONS
MILLIMETERS
INCHES
MIN NOM MAX MIN NOM MAX
DIM
e/2
B
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A2 A
SEATING
PLANE
C
A1
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1.25
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4.80 4.90 5.00
3.80 3.90 4.00
6.00 BSC
1.27 BSC
0.25
0.50
0.40 0.72 1.04
(1.04)
8
8°
0°
0.10
0.25
0.20
h
H
C A-B D
c
GAGE
PLANE
0.25
SEE DETAIL
L
(L1)
A
DETAIL
SIDE VIEW
01
A
NOTES:
1.
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS (ANGLES IN DEGREES).
2.
DATUMS -A- AND -B- TO BE DETERMINED AT DATUM PLANE -H-
3.
DIMENSIONS "E1" AND "D" DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS
OR GATE BURRS.
4.
REFERENCE JEDEC STD MS-012, VARIATION AA.
Minimum Land Pattern - SO-8
X
DIM
(C)
G
DIMENSIONS
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
C
G
P
X
Y
Z
Z
Y
(.205)
.118
.050
.024
.087
.291
(5.20)
3.00
1.27
0.60
2.20
7.40
P
NOTES:
1.
THIS LAND PATTERN IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY.
CONSULT YOUR MANUFACTURING GROUP TO ENSURE YOUR
COMPANY'S MANUFACTURING GUIDELINES ARE MET.
2. REFERENCE IPC-SM-782A, RLP NO. 300A.
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Outline Drawing - MSOP-8
e/2
DIM
A
A
A1
A2
b
c
D
E1
E
e
L
L1
N
01
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D
N
2X E/2
E1
PIN 1
INDICATOR
ccc C
2X N/2 TIPS
E
1 2
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B
D
aaa C
SEATING
PLANE
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.000
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.026 BSC
.016 .024 .032
(.037)
8
0°
8°
.004
.005
.010
1.10
0.00
0.15
0.75
0.95
0.38
0.22
0.08
0.23
2.90 3.00 3.10
2.90 3.00 3.10
4.90 BSC
0.65 BSC
0.40 0.60 0.80
(.95)
8
0°
8°
0.10
0.13
0.25
H
A2
A
c
GAGE
PLANE
A1
bxN
bbb
C A-B D
C
DIMENSIONS
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
MIN NOM MAX MIN NOM MAX
0.25
L
(L1)
DETAIL
SEE DETAIL
SIDE VIEW
01
A
A
NOTES:
1.
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS (ANGLES IN DEGREES).
2. DATUMS -A- AND
-B- TO BE DETERMINED AT DATUM PLANE
-H-
3. DIMENSIONS "E1" AND "D" DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS
OR GATE BURRS.
4. REFERENCE JEDEC STD MO-187, VARIATION AA.
Land Pattern - MSOP-8
X
DIM
(C)
G
Y
Z
C
G
P
X
Y
Z
DIMENSIONS
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
(.161)
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.026
.016
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.224
(4.10)
2.50
0.65
0.40
1.60
5.70
P
NOTES:
1.
THIS LAND PATTERN IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY.
CONSULT YOUR MANUFACTURING GROUP TO ENSURE YOUR
COMPANY'S MANUFACTURING GUIDELINES ARE MET.
Contact Information
Semtech Corporation
Power Management Products Division
200 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
Phone: (805)498-2111 FAX (805)498-3804
 2005 Semtech Corp.
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