SEMTECH SC4517A

SC4517A
1.25MHz, 1.5A Step-Down
Switching Regulator
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Description
Features
The SC4517A is a current mode switching regulator with
an integrated switch, operating at 1.25MHz with separate
sync & enable functions. The integrated switch allows
for cost effective low power solutions (peak switch current
1.5 amps). The sync function allows customers to
synchronize to a faster clock in order to avoid frequency
beating in noise sensitive applications. High frequency
of operation allows for very small passive components.
Current mode operation allows for fast dynamic response
& instantaneous duty cycle adjustment as the input varies
(ideal for CPE applications where the input is a wall plug
power).
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Integrated 1.5 Amp switch
1.25MHz frequency of operation
Current mode controller
Synchronizable to higher frequency up to 2MHz
6µA low shutdown current
MSOP-8 and MLPD-8 Lead-free packages. This
product is fully WEEE and RoHS compliant
Applications
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The low shutdown current makes it ideal for portable ‹
applications where battery life is important.
XDSL modems
CPE equipment
DC-DC point of load applications
Portable equipment
The SC4517A is a 1.25MHz switching regulator
synchronizable to a faster frequency from 1.6MHz to
2MHz.
Typical Application Circuit
D1
C1
1
2
VIN
5
Enable
C3
8
BST
IN
SW
SC4517AXX
EN
SYNC
FB
GND
COMP
4
L1
3
VOUT
R1
6
7
C4
C2
D2
R2
R3
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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
Symbol
Limits
Units
VIN
-0.3 to +24
V
(VBST - VSW)
16
V
Boost Pin Voltage
V BST
-0.3 to +32
V
EN Pin Voltage
V EN
-0.3 to +16
V
FB Pin Voltage
V FB
-0.3 to +6
V
FB Pin Current
IFB
1
mA
SYNC Pin Current
ISYNC
1
mA
Thermal Impedance Junction to Ambient (2)
MSOP
MLPD
θJ A
185
53
°C/W
Operating Ambient Temperature Range
TA
-40 to +85
°C
Operating Junction Temperature Range
TJ
-40 to +150
°C
Storage Temperature Range
TSTG
-65 to +150
°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering) 10s (MSOP)
TLEAD
300
°C
Peak IR Reflow Temperature 10-40s (MLPD)
TPKG
260
°C
ESD Rating (Human Body Model)
ESD
2
kV
Input Supply Voltage
(1)
Boost Pin Above VSW
Notes:
(1) For proper operation of device, VIN should be within maximum Operating Input Voltage as defined in Electrical
Characteristics.
(2) Minimum pad size.
Electrical Characteristics
Unless specified: VIN = 12V, VCOMP = 0.8V, VBST = VIN + 5V, EN = Tied to VIN, SYNC = 0, SW = open.
TA = TJ = -40°C to 125°C.
Parameter
Operating Input Voltage
Symbol
(1)
Conditions
Min
Typ
VIN
Maximum Switch Current Limit
ISW
Oscillator Frequency
fOSC
Max
Units
16
V
1.5
0.9
A
1.25
1.6
MHz
Switch On Voltage Drop
VD(SW)
330
550
mV
VIN Undervoltage Lockout
VUVLO
2.60
3
V
1.0
5
mA
45
µA
VIN Standby Current
Shutdown Current
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VFB = VOUT(NOM) + 17%
IQ(OFF)
VEN = 0V, VIN = 16V, VSW = 0V
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Electrical Characteristics (Cont.)
Unless specified: VIN = 12V, VCOMP = 0.8V, VBST = VIN + 5V, EN = Tied to VIN, SYNC = 0, SW = open.
TA = TJ = -40°C to 125°C.
PARAMETER
FB Input Current
SYMBOL
IFB
CONDITIONS
SC4517A (adj)
Feedback Voltage
FB to VCOMP Voltage Gain(2)
FB to VCOMP
Transconductance(2)
RFB
TYP
MAX
UNITS
-0.25
-0.50
µA
SC4517A (adj),
1.173
1.2
1.227
SC4517A-1.8V
1.764
1.8
1.836
SC4517A-2.5V
2.45
2.5
2.55
SC4517A-3.3V
3.234
3.3
3.366
SC4517A-5V
4.9
5
5.1
SC4517A-1.8V
10.5
15.0
21.0
SC4517A-2.5V
14.7
21.0
30.0
SC4517A-3.3V
19.0
27.5
39.0
SC4517A-5V
29.0
42.0
60.0
0.4V ≤ VCOMP ≤ 0.9V
150
350
∆ ICOMP = ± 10µA
500
850
1300
µMho
3V < VIN < 16V
VOUT = VFB
FB Input Resistance
MIN
(1)
V
kΩ
VCOMP Pin Source Current
VFB = VOUT(NOM) - 17%
120
160
µA
VCOMP Pin Sink Current
VFB = VOUT(NOM) + 17%
110
180
µA
VCOMP Pin to Switch Current
Transconductance
VCOMP Pin Maximum Switching
Threshold
VCOMP Pin Threshold
Maximum Switch Duty Cycle
Minimum Boost Voltage
Above Switch
Boost Current
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2.5
A/V
Duty cycle = 0%
0.35
V
ISW = 1.5A
0.9
V
90
%
VCOMP = 1.2V, ISW = 400mA
80
ISW = 1.5A, 0°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C and
ISW = 1.3A, TA < 0°C
1.8
2.7
V
ISW = 0.5A
10
15
mA
ISW = 1.5A, 0°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C and
ISW = 1.3A, TA < 0°C
30
45
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Electrical Characteristics (Cont.)
Unless specified: VIN = 12V, VCOMP = 0.8V, VBST = VIN + 5V, EN = Tied to VIN, SYNC = 0, SW = open.
TA = TJ = -40°C to 125°C.
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Enable Input Threshold Voltage
CONDITIONS
MIN
VIH
TYP
2
0.4
IIL
IIH
-10
EN = 100mV below threshold
7
SYNC Threshold Voltage
1.6
SYNC Pin Resistance
VSYNC = 0.5V
V
µA
15
1.5
SYNC Input Frequency (3)
UNITS
V
VIL
Enable Input Bias Current
MAX
µA
V
2
20
MHz
kΩ
Notes:
(1) The device is not guaranteed to function outside of its operating condition.
The required minimum input voltage for a regulated output depends on the output voltage and load condition.
(2) Guaranteed by design.
(3) For SYNC applications, please contact factory.
Marking Information
Adjustable Options (MSOP)
Voltage Options (MSOP)
SC4517AIMS
SC4517AIMSXX
AP50
yyww
APAJ
yyww
Part Number Code (Example: AP50 = 5.0V (50)
yyww = Date Code (Example: 0012)
xxxx = Semtech Lot No. (Example: E901
xxxx
01-1)
yyww = Date Code (Example: 0012)
xxxx = Semtech Lot No. (Example: E901
xxxx
01-1)
Adjustable Options (MLPD)
Voltage Options (MLPD)
SC4517AIML
SC4517AIMLXX
4517
XX
yyww
SC
4517
yyww
Part Number Code (Example: XX = 5.0V (50)
yyww = Date Code (Example: 0012)
yyww = Date Code (Example: 0012)
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Pin Configurations
Ordering Information
TOP VIEW
Part Number (1)(2)(3)
SC4517AIMSXXTRT
BST
1
8
SYNC
IN
2
7
COMP
SW
3
6
FB
GND
4
5
EN
SC4517AIMSTRT
SC4517AIMLXXTRT
SC4517AIMLTRT
S C 4517A E V B
(8 Pin MSOP)
P ackag e
MSOP-8
MLPD-8
Evaluation Board
Notes:
(1) Where XX denotes voltage options. Available
voltages are: 1.8V (18), 2.5V (25), 3.3V (33) and 5.0V
(50). Leave blank for adjustable voltage option.
TOP VIEW
(2) Only available in tape and reel packaging. A reel
contains 2500 for MSOP and 3000 for MLP devices.
(3) Lead-free product. This product is fully WEEE and
RoHS compliant.
(8 Pin MLPD)
Pin Descriptions
Pin #
Pin Name Pin Function
1
BST
This pin provides power to the internal NPN switch. The minimum turn on voltage for this switch is
2.7V.
2
IN
Pi n IN deli vers all power requi red by control and power ci rcui try. Thi s pi n sees hi gh di /dt duri ng
switching actions of the switch. A decoupling capacitor should be attached to this pin as close as
possible.
3
SW
Pin SW is the emitter of the internal switch. The external freewheeling diode should be connected as
close as possible to this pin.
4
GND
All voltages are measured with respect to this pin. The decoupling capacitor and the freewheeling
diode should be connected to GND as short as possible.
5
EN
This is the chip enable input. The regulator is switched on if EN is high, and it is off if EN is low. The
regulator i s i n standby mode when E N i s low, and the i nput supply current i s reduced to a few
microamperes. It needs to be pulled up to Vin if not used.
6
FB
Feedback input for adjustable output controllers. For fixed output controllers, this pin should be directly
connected to the output since the voltage dividers have been integrated into the chips (SC4517AXX).
7
COMP
Thi s i s the o utp ut o f the i nte rna l e rro r a mp li fi e r a nd i np ut o f the p e a k c urre nt c o mp a ra to r. A
compensation network is connected to this pin to achieve the specified performance.
8
SYNC
This is synchronous control pin used to synchronize the internal oscillator to an external pulse control
signal. When not used, it should be connected to GND.
THERMAL Pad for heatsinking purpose. Connect to ground plane using multiple vias. Not electrically connected
PAD
internally.
(MLPD only)
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Block Diagram
+
+
Is
IN
ISEN
+
40m
SLOPE
COMP
FB
BST
-
+
PWM
S
EA
Q
POWER
TRANSISTOR
R
SW
Is
1V
REFERENCE
EN
UVLO
SOFT START
HICCUP
OL
GND
0.7V
SLOPE
FB
SLOPE COMP
SYNC
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FREQUENCY
CLK
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Application Information
General Overview
Enable
The SC4517A is a high frequency current mode PWM
buck regulator. It has an internal clock with fixedfrequency. The SC4517A uses two feedback loops
(voltage loop and current loop) that control the duty cycle
of the internal power switch. The error amplifier functions
like the one of the voltage mode controller. The output
of the error amplifier provides a switch current reference.
This technique effectively removes one of the double
poles in the output LC filter stage. With this, it is easier
to compensate a current mode converter for better
performance. A minimum 2.7V voltage is required to
saturate the NPN power switch when it is “ON” to reduce
its conduction loss.
Pulling and holding the EN pin below 0.4V activates the
shut down mode of the SC4517A which reduces the input
supply current to less than 10µA. During the shut down
mode, the switch is turned off. The SC4517A is turned
on if the EN pin is pulled high.
Oscillator
Its internal free running oscillator sets the PWM frequency
at 1.25MHz for the SC4517A without any external
components to program the frequency. An external clock
with a duty cycle from 20% to 80% connected to the
SYNC pin activates synchronous mode. The frequency
of the external clock can be from 1.6MHz to 2MHz.
Current Limit and Overcurrent Protection
The current sense amplifier in the SC4517A monitors
the switch current during each cycle. Overcurrent
protection (OCP) is triggered when the current limit
exceeds the upper limit of 1.5A, detected by a voltage
on COMP being greater than about 2V. When an OCP
fault is detected, the power switch is turned off and the
external COMP capacitor is quickly discharged using an
internal small signal NPN transistor. Once the COMP
voltage has fallen below 250mV the power switch is
turned off, control circuit is held off for 50µs determined
by a internal timer. When the 50µs time is up, an internal
timer prevents any operation for 50µs, the part enters a
normal startup cycle. In the case of sustained
overcurrent or dead-short, the part will continually cycle
through the retry sequence, at a rate dependent on the
value of Ccomp. During start up, the voltage on COMP
rises roughly at the rate of dv/dt = 120µA/Ccomp. Ccomp is
the total capacitance value attached to COMP. Therefore,
the retry time for a sustained overcurrent can be
approximately calculated as:
Tretry = Ccomp ⋅
UVLO
When the EN pin is pulled and held above 1.8V, the voltage
on Pin IN determines the operation of the SC4517A. As
VIN increases during power up, the internal circuit senses
VIN and keeps the power transistor off until VIN reaches
2.6V.
Load Current
The peak current IPEAK in the switch is internally limited.
For a specific application, the allowed load current IOMAX
will change if the input voltage drifts away from the
original design as given for current continuous mode:
IOMAX = 1.5 −
VO ⋅ (1 − D)
2 ⋅ L ⋅ fs
Where:
fs = switching frequency,
VO = output voltage;
D = duty ratio, Vo/VI;
VI = input voltage
2V
+ 50us
120uA
Figure 1 shows the voltage on COMP during a sustained
overcurrent condition.
2V
Figure 2 shows the theoretical maximum load current
for the specific cases. In a real application, however, the
allowed maximum load current also depends on the layout
and the air cooling condition. Therefore, the maximum
load current may need to be degraded according to the
250mV
Figure 1. Voltage on COMP for Startup and OCP
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Application Information (Cont.)
Where:
fs = switching frequency,
δ = ratio of the peak to peak inductor current to the
output load current and
VO = output voltage.
The peak to peak inductor current is:
thermal situation of the application. For example, the
SC4517A with EDP package is able to handle higher
current than the SC4517A with MSOP package if their
working conditions are same.
Maximum Load Current vs Input Voltage
L=4.7uH
Ip −p = δ • IOMAX
1.400
Iomax (A)
1.350
IPEAK = IOMAX +
Vo=2.5V
Vo=3.3V
1.300
1.250
1.200
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Vi (V)
Figure 2. Theoretical maximum load current curves.
The power loss for the inductor includes its core loss and
copper loss. If possible, the winding resistance should
be minimized to reduce inductor’s copper loss. The core
must be able to handle the peak inductor current I
PEAK
without saturation and produce low core loss during the
high frequency operation. The power loss for the inductor
includes its core loss and copper loss. If possible, the
winding resistance should be minimized to reduce
inductor’s copper loss. The core loss can be found in the
manufacturer’s datasheet. The inductor’s copper loss
can be estimated as follows:
Inductor Selection
The factors for selecting the inductor include its cost,
efficiency, size and EMI. For a typical SC4517A
application, the inductor selection is mainly based on its
value, saturation current and DC resistance. Increasing
the inductor value will decrease the ripple level of the
output voltage while the output transient response will
be degraded. Low value inductors offer small size and
fast transient responses while they cause large ripple
currents, poor efficiencies and more output capacitance
to filter out the large ripple currents. The inductor should
be able to handle the peak current without saturating
and its copper resistance in the winding should be as low
as possible to minimize its resistive power loss. A good
trade-off among its size, loss and cost is to set the
inductor ripple current to be within 15% to 30% of the
maximum output current.
PCOPPER = I2LRMS ⋅ R WINDING
Where:
ILRMS is the RMS current in the inductor. This current can
be calculated as follows:
ILRMS = IOMAX ⋅ 1 +
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Output Capacitor Selection
The inductor value can be determined according to its
operating point under its continuous mode and the
switching frequency as follows:
L=
2
After the required inductor value is selected, the proper
selection of the core material is based on the peak
inductor current and efficiency specifications. The core
must be able to handle the peak inductor current IPEAK
without saturation and produce low core loss during the
high frequency operation.
Vo=5V
4
Ip −p
Basically there are two major factors to consider in
selecting the type and quantity of the output capacitors.
The first one is the required ESR (Equivalent Series
Resistance) which should be low enough to reduce the
output voltage deviation during load changes. The second
one is the required capacitance, which should be high
enough to hold up the output voltage. Before the
SC4517A regulates the inductor current to a new value
during a load transient, the output capacitor delivers all
VO ⋅ ( VI − VO )
VI ⋅ fs ⋅ δ ⋅ IOMAX
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the additional current needed by the load. The ESR and
ESL of the output capacitor, the loop parasitic inductance
between the output capacitor and the load combined
with inductor ripple current are all major contributors to
the output voltage ripple. Surface mount ceramic
capacitors are recommended.
TW =
Where:
fs = the switching frequency and
Dmax = maximum duty ratio, 0.9 for the SC4517A.
The required minimum capacitance for the boost
capacitor will be:
Input Capacitor Selection
Cboost =
The input capacitor selection is based on its ripple current
level, required capacitance and voltage rating. This
capacitor must be able to provide the ripple current by
the switching actions. For the continuous conduction
mode, the RMS value of the input capacitor current
ICIN(RMS) can be calculated from:
ICIN (RMS )
With fs = 1.2MHz, VD = 0.5V and IB =0.045A, the required
minimum capacitance for the boost capacitor is:
Cboost =
This current gives the capacitor’s power loss through its
RCIN(ESR) as follows:
PCIN = I2 CIN(RMS ) • R CIN(ESR )
IB 1
0.045
1
⋅ ⋅ Dmax =
⋅
⋅ 0.9 = 67.5nF
VD fs
0.5 1.2M
The internal driver of the switch requires a minimum 2.7V
to fully turn on that switch to reduce its conduction loss.
If the output voltage is less than 2.7V, the boost capacitor
can be connected to either the input side or an
independent supply with a decoupling capacitor. But the
Pin BST should not see a voltage higher than its maximum
rating.
The input ripple voltage mainly depends on the input
capacitor’s ESR and its capacitance for a given load, input
voltage and output voltage. Assuming that the input
current of the converter is constant, the required input
capacitance for a given voltage ripple can be calculated
by:
Freewheeling Diode Selection
D ⋅ (1 − D)
fs ⋅ ( ∆VI − IOMAX ⋅ R CIN(ESR ) )
This diode conducts during the switch’s off-time. The diode
should have enough current capability for full load and
short circuit conditions without any thermal concerns.
Its maximum repetitive reverse block voltage has to be
higher than the input voltage of the SC4517A. A low
forward conduction drop is also required to increase the
overall efficiency. The freewheeling diode should be
turned on and off fast with minimum reverse recovery
because the SC4517A is designed for high frequency
applications. SS13 Schottky rectifier is recommended
for certain applications. The average current of the diode,
ID_AVG can be calculated by:
Where:
∆VI = the given input voltage ripple.
Because the input capacitor is exposed to the large surge
current, attention is needed for the input capacitor. If
tantalum capacitors are used at the input side of the
converter, one needs to ensure that the RMS and surge
ratings are not exceeded. For generic tantalum
capacitors, it is suggested to derate their voltage ratings
at a ratio of about two to protect these input capacitors.
Boost Capacitor and its Supply Source Selection
ID _ AVG = IO max ⋅ (1 − D)
The boost capacitor selection is based on its discharge
ripple voltage, worst case conduction time and boost
current. The worst case conduction time Tw can be
estimated as follows:
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⋅ TW
VD
Where:
IB = the boost current and
VD= discharge ripple voltage.
VO ⋅ ( VI − VO )
= IOMAX ⋅
V 2I
CIN = IOMAX ⋅
1
⋅ Dmax
fs
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Thermal Considerations
G VD (s) =
There are three major power dissipation sources for the
SC4517A. The internal switch conduction loss, its
switching loss due to the high frequency switching actions
and the base drive boost circuit loss. These losses can
be estimated as:
2
Ptotal = Io ⋅ Ron ⋅ D + 22.5 ⋅ 10 −3 ⋅ Io ⋅ VI +
2.5 ⋅ R L
s
1+
1
RL ⋅ C
Where:
RL – Load and
C – Output capacitor.
10
⋅ Io ⋅ D ⋅ ( Vboost )
500
The goal of the compensation design is to shape the loop
to have a high DC gain, high bandwidth, enough phase
margin, and high attenuation for high frequency noises.
Figure 3 gives a typical compensation network which
offers 2 poles and 1 zero to the power stage:
Where:
IO = load current;
R = on-equivalent resistance of the switch;
ON
VBOOST = input voltage or output based on the boost circuit
connection.
The junction temperature of the SC4517A can be
further decided by:
5
EN
SYNC
SW
FB
COMP
L1
Vout
3
6
R1
C
7
C4
R2
C5
R3
The freewheeling diode also contributes a significant
portion of the total converter loss. This loss should be
minimized to increase the converter efficiency by using
Schottky diodes with low forward drop (VF).
D2
Figure 3. Compensation network provides 2 poles and 1
zero.
The compensation network gives the following
characteristics:
Pdiode = VF ⋅ Io ⋅ (1 − D )
Loop Compensation Design
s
ωZ
R2
⋅ gm ⋅
GCOMP (s) = ω1 ⋅
s
R1 + R 2
s ⋅ (1 +
)
ωP 2
1+
The SC4517A has an internal error amplifier and requires
a compensation network to connect between the COMP
pin and GND pin as shown in Figure 3. The compensation
network includes C4, C5 and R3. R1 and R2 are used to
program the output voltage according to:
Where:
R
VO = 1.2 • (1 + 1 )
R2
Assuming the power stage ESR (equivalent series
resistance) zero is an order of magnitude higher than
the closed loop bandwidth, which is typically one tenth of
the switching frequency, the power stage control to output
transfer function with the current loop closed (Ridley
model) for the SC4517A will be as follows:
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IN
GND
θ JA is the thermal resistance from junction to ambient.
Its value is a function of the IC package, the application
layout and the air cooling system. It is recommended that
a big copper area attached to Pin 4 or the thermal pad
be used for better cooling condition.
2
BST
1
TJ = TA + θJA ⋅ Ptotal
ω1 =
1
C 4 + C5
ωZ =
1
R3 ⋅ C4
ωP 2 =
10
C 4 + C5
R 3 ⋅ C 4 ⋅ C5
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3. Select ωZ such that it is placed at ωP1 to obtain a
-20dB/dec rate to go across the 0dB line.
4. Place a high frequency compensator pole
ωP2 (ωP2 = πfs) to get the maximum attenuation of
the switching ripple and high frequency noise with
the adequate phase lag at ωC.
The loop gain will be given by:
T(s) = GCOMP (s) ⋅ G VD (s) = 2.125 ⋅ 10
−3
R
R2
1
⋅ L ⋅
⋅
C 4 R1 + R 2 s
1+
(1 +
s
ωZ
s
s
) ⋅ (1 +
)
ωP1
ωP 2
Where:
Layout Guidelines:
1
ωp1 =
RL ⋅ C
In order to achieve optimal electrical and thermal
performance for high frequency converters, special
attention must be paid to the PCB layouts. The goal of
layout optimization is to identify the high di/dt loops and
minimize them. The following guidelines should be used
to ensure proper operation of the converters.
For 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V and 5V out applications, their
respective fixed output parts can be used. The FB pins
are connected directly to the outputs. The voltage dividers
(R 1 and R 2) have been integrated into the SC4517A
controllers. For other output cases, the adjustable
SC4517A should be used with an external voltage divider.
1. A ground plane is suggested to minimize switching
noises and trace losses and maximize heat
transferring.
2. Start the PCB layout by placing the power components
first. Arrange the power circuit to achieve a clean
power flow route. Put all power connections on one
side of the PCB with wide copper filled areas if
possible.
3. The VIN bypass capacitor should be placed next to
the VIN and GND pins.
4. The trace connecting the feedback resistors to the
output should be short, direct and far away from any
noise sources such as switching node and switching
components.
5. Minimize the loop including input capacitor, the
SC4517A and freewheeling diode D2. This loop passes
high di/dt current. Make sure the trace width is wide
enough to reduce copper losses in this loop.
6. Maximize the trace width of the loop connecting the
inductor, freewheeling diode D 2 and the output
capacitor.
7. Connect the ground of the feedback divider and the
compensation components directly to the GND pin
of the SC4517A by using a separate ground trace.
8. Connect Pin 4 to a large copper area to remove the
IC heat and increase the power capability of the
SC4517A. A few feedthrough holes are required to
connect this large copper area to a ground plane to
further improve the thermal environment of the
SC4517A. The traces attached to other pins should
be as wide as possible for the same purpose.
One integrator is added at origin to increase the DC gain.
ωZ is used to cancel the power stage pole ωP1 so that the
loop gain has –20dB/dec rate when it reaches 0dB line.
ωP2 is placed at half switching frequency to reject high
frequency switching noises. Figure 4 gives the asymptotic
diagrams of the power stage with current loop closed
and its loop gain.
Loop gain T(s)
ωp1
Power stage
ωC
ωP2
ωZ
Figure 4. Asymptotic diagrams of power stage with
current loop closed and its loop gain.
The design guidelines for the SC4517A applications are
as following:
1. Set the loop gain crossover corner frequency ω C
for given switching corner frequency ωC = 2πf .
c
2. Place an integrator at the origin to increase DC and
low frequency gains.
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Application Information (Cont.)
Design Example 1. 12V to 3.3V.
D3
C1
0.1u
1
VI=12V
4.75k
5
R4
EN
SYNC
SW
FB
4
8
IN
BST
C3
2.2u
Vo=3.3V
L1
GND
2
COMP
3
4.7uH
6
R1
17.4k
C2
2.2u
7
SC4517A
C4
1.5n
C5
100p
R3
4.75k
R2
10k
D2
Bill of Materials
Item
Qty
Reference
Value
Part No./Manufacturer
1
1
C1
0.1uF, 25V, 0805, X7R
2
2
C 2, C 3
2.2uF
3
1
C4
1.5nF
4
1
C5
100pF
5
1
D3
1N4148WS, SOD-23
6
1
D2
S S 13
Fairchild P/N: SS13
7
1
L1
4.7uH,
Cooper P/N: DR73-4R7
8
1
R1
17.4k
9
1
R2
10k
10
2
R3, R4
4.75k
11
1
U1
S C 4517A
TDK P/N: C3216X7R1E225K
Semtech P/N:
SC4517AIMLTRT
Unless specified, all resistors have 1% precision with 0603 package.
Resistors are +/-1% and all capacitors are +/-20%
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PCB Layout
(COMPONENT - TOP)
(COMPONENT - BOTTOM)
(PCB - TOP)
(PCB - BOTTOM)
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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
aaa
bbb
ccc
D
N
2X E/2
E1
PIN 1
INDICATOR
ccc C
2X N/2 TIPS
E
1 2
e
B
aaa C
SEATING
PLANE
D
.043
.000
.006
.030
.037
.015
.009
.003
.009
.114 .118 .122
.114 .118 .122
.193 BSC
.026 BSC
.016 .024 .032
(.037)
8
0°
8°
.004
.005
.010
1.10
0.00
0.15
0.75
0.95
0.22
0.38
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
C
DIMENSIONS
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
MIN NOM MAX MIN NOM MAX
A
c
GAGE
PLANE
A1
bxN
bbb
C A-B D
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 -H3. 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
C
G
P
X
Y
Z
Z
Y
DIMENSIONS
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
(.161)
.098
.026
.016
.063
.224
(4.10)
2.50
0.65
0.40
1.60
5.70
P
NOTES:
1.
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Outline Drawing - MLPD-8, 3 x 3mm
A
E
B
DIM
A
A1
A2
b
C
D
E
e
L
N
aaa
bbb
E
PIN 1
INDICATOR
(LASER MARK)
A
aaa C
A1
.031 .035 .039
.000 .001 .002
(.008)
.010 .012 .014
.088 .094 .098
.059 .065 .069
.114 .118 .122
.026 BSC
.012 .016 .020
8
.003
.004
0.80 0.90 1.00
0.00 0.02 0.05
(0.20)
0.25 0.30 0.35
2.23 2.38 2.48
1.50 1.65 1.75
2.90 3.00 3.10
0.65 BSC
0.30 0.40 0.50
8
0.08
0.10
SEATING
PLANE
C
A2
C
1
DIMENSIONS
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
MIN NOM MAX MIN NOM MAX
2
LxN
D
N
bxN
bbb
e
e/2
C A B
NOTES:
1. CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS (ANGLES IN DEGREES).
2. COPLANARITY APPLIES TO THE EXPOSED PAD AS WELL AS TERMINALS.
Land Pattern - MLPD-8, 3 x 3mm
K
Y
H
C
DIM
G
C
G
H
K
P
X
Y
Z
Z
X
DIMENSIONS
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
(.116)
.087
.067
.102
.026
.016
.030
.146
(2.95)
2.20
1.70
2.58
0.65
0.40
0.75
3.70
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
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