MICRO-LINEAR ML4810

May 1997
ML4810*, ML4811**
High Frequency Power Supply Controller
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The ML4810 and ML4811 High Frequency PWM
Controllers are optimized for use in Switch Mode Power
Supply designs running at frequencies to 1MHz. The
ML4810/11 contain a unique overload protection circuit
which helps to limit stress on the output devices and
reliably performs a soft-start reset. These controllers are
designed to work in either voltage or current mode and
provide for input voltage feed forward.
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■
A 1.1V threshold current limit comparator provides a
cycle-by-cycle current limit. An integrating circuit
“counts” the number of times the 1.1V limit was reached.
A soft-start cycle is initiated if the cycle-by-cycle current
limit is repeatedly activated. A reset delay function is
provided on the ML4811.
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Integrating Soft Start Reset
High current (2A peak) dual totem pole outputs
Practical operation to 1MHz (fOSC)
5.1V ±2% trimmed bandgap reference
Under voltage lockout with 7V hysteresis
Soft Start Reset Delay (ML4811)
Oscillator synchronization function (ML4811)
Soft Start latch ensures full soft start cycle
Outputs pull low for undervoltage lockout
Accurately controlled oscillator ramp discharge current
All timing currents “slaved” to RT for precise control
* This part is End of Life as of August 1, 2000
** This part is Obsolete
These controllers are similar to the UC1825 controller,
however these controllers include many features not
found on the 1825. These features are set in Italics.
BLOCK DIAGRAM (Pin numbers shown are for ML4811)
6
7
10
11
8
3
2
1
9
RT
OSC
CT
CLOCK
SYNC
O.V.P./SHUTDOWN
–
R
1.25V
RAMP
+
I(1)
ERROR
AMP
PWR VC
V+
OUT A
I(1)
–
C
Q
Q
P
POWER VC
POWER GND
2.45V
ENABLE
VREF
–
4
20
RESET DELAY
17
15
4V
–
CLOCK
Q
R
–
R
19
9V
S
3× I(1)
Q
1.5V VREF
VREF GEN
S
+
RC (RESET)
14
–
+
5.1V
1.1V
+
–
–
1.5V
+
V+
+
ILIM/SD
OUT B
–
+
12
16
POWER GND
TF.F.
SOFT START
1.1V
Q
–
+
INV
COMP
S
E/A OUT
NI
5
+
2.2V
1.1V
UNDER
VOLTAGE
LOCKOUT
INTERNAL
BIAS
+
VCC
GND
18
13
3V
I(1) = 16 x R
T
1
ML4810, ML4811
PIN CONFIGURATION
ML4811
20-Pin DIP (P20)
20-Pin SOIC (S20)
ML4810
16-Pin DIP (P16)
16-Pin SOIC (S16W)
INV
1
16
5.1V REF
NI
2
15
VCC
E/A OUT
3
14
OUTB
RCRESET
4
13
POWER VC
RT
5
12
PWR GND
CT
6
11
OUTA
RAMP
7
10
GND
SOFT START
8
9
ILIM/S.D.
INV
1
20
RESET DELAY
NI
2
19
5.1V REF
E/A OUT
3
18
VCC
RCRESET
4
17
OUTB
CLOCK
5
16
POWER VC
RT
6
15
PWR GND
CT
7
14
OUTA
RAMP
8
13
GND
SOFT START
9
12
ILIM/S.D.
SYNC
10
11
OVP
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
PIN DESCRIPTION
PIN NAME
PIN NAME
FUNCTION
11 OVP
Exceeding 2.5V terminates the PWM
cycle and inhibits the outputs.
12 ILIM/S.D.
Current limit sense pin. Normally
connected to current sense resistor.
13 GND
Analog signal ground.
14 OUTA
High current totem pole output. This
output is the first one energized after
power on reset.
15 PWR GND
Return for the high current totem
pole outputs.
16 VC
Positive supply for the high current
totem pole outputs.
17 OUTB
High current totem pole output.
18 VCC
Positive supply for the IC.
19 5.1V REF
Buffered output for the 5.1V voltage
reference.
1
INV
Inverting input to error amp.
2
NI
Non-inverting input to error amp.
3
E/A OUT
Output of error amplifier and input to
main comparator.
4
RCRESET
Timing elements for Integrating Soft
Start reset.
5
CLOCK
Oscillator output.
6
RT
Timing resistor for oscillator — sets
charging current for oscillator timing
capacitor (pin 6).
7
CT
Timing capacitor for oscillator.
8
RAMP
Non-inverting input to main
comparator. Connected to CT for
voltage mode operation or to current
sense resistor for current mode.
9
SOFT START Normally connected to Soft Start
capacitor.
10 SYNC
2
FUNCTION
A high going pulse terminates the
PWM cycle and discharges CT.
20 RESET DELAY Timing capacitor to determine the
amount of delay between fault.
ML4810, ML4811
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which
the device could be permanently damaged. Absolute
maximum ratings are stress ratings only and functional
device operation is not implied.
Supply Voltage (Pins 18, 16) ...................................... 25V
Output Current, Source or Sink (Pins 14, 17)
DC ....................................................................... 0.5A
Pulse (0.5µs) ......................................................... 2.0A
Analog Inputs
(Pins INV, NI, SOFT START) ....................... –0.3V to 7V
(Pins 9, 10, 11, 12, 20) .............................. –0.3V to 6V
Clock Output Current (Pins 5) ................................. –5mA
Error Amplifier Output Current (Pin 3) ...................... 5mA
Junction Temperature ............................................. 150°C
Storage Temperature Range ..................... –65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering 10 sec.) ..................... 260°C
Thermal Resistance (θJA)
Plastic DIP ....................................................... 65°C/W
Plastic SOIC .................................................... 65°C/W
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Temperature Range
ML4810, ML4811 ...................................... 0°C to 70°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Unless otherwise specified, VCC = 15V, RT = 3.65kΩ, CT = 1000pF, TA = Operating Temperature Range. (Note 1)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
360
400
440
kHz
0.2
4
%
OSCILLATOR
Initial Accuracy
TJ = 25°C
Voltage Stability
10V < VCC < 25V
Temperature Stability
Total Variation
5
line, temperature
Clock Out High
340
3.9
%
460
4.5
kHz
V
Clock Out Low
2.3
Ramp Peak
2.8
V
Ramp Valley
1.0
V
Ramp Valley to Peak
1.6
Sync Input Threshold
0.8
Sync Input Current
1.0
2.9
V
2.3
V
1.4
V
µA
SYNC = 4V
REFERENCE
Output Voltage
TJ = 25°C, IO = 1mA
Line Regulation
5.00
5.10
5.20
V
10V < VCC < 25V
2
20
mV
Load Regulation
1mA < IO < 10mA
5
20
mV
Temperature Stability
0°C < TJ < 150°C
0.2
0.4
%
Total Variation
line, load, temperature
5.25
V
Output Noise Voltage
10Hz to 10kHz
50
Long Term Stability
TJ = 125°C, 1000 hrs
5
25
mV
Short Circuit Current
VREF = 0V
–15
–50
–100
mA
Start Threshold
15
16
17
V
UVLO Hysteresis
6.5
7
7.5
V
±20
mV
4.95
µV
UNDERVOLTAGE LOCKOUT
ERROR AMPLIFIER
Input Offset Voltage
Input Bias Current
0.6
3
µA
Input Offset Current
0.1
1
µA
Open Loop Gain
1 < VO < 4V
60
96
dB
3
ML4810, ML4811
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Continued)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
ERROR AMPLIFIER (Continued)
CMRR
1.5 < VCM < 5.5V
65
95
dB
PSRR
10 < VCC < 30V
75
90
dB
Output Sink Current
VPIN 3 = 1V
1
2.5
mA
Output Source Current
VPIN 3 = 4V
–0.5
–1.3
mA
Output High Voltage
IPIN 3 = –0.5mA
4.0
4.7
5.0
V
Output Low Voltage
IPIN 3 = 1mA
0
0.5
1.0
V
Unity Gain Bandwidth
3
5.5
MHz
Slew Rate
6
12
V/µs
PWM COMPARATOR
Pin 8 Bias Current
VPIN 8 = 0V
Duty Cycle Range
–1
0
Pin 3 Zero DC Threshold
1.1
Delay to Output
–5
µA
75
%
1.25
V
50
80
–75
ns
SOFT-START
Charge Current (Pin 9)
ML4811
µA
VPIN 9 = 1V, VPIN 4, 12 = 0
–35
–55
Discharge Current (Pin 9)
VPIN 9 = 3V, VPIN 4 > 2.5
1
5
mA
VPIN 9 = 3V, VPIN 12 > 1.65, VPIN 4 < 2
1
5
mA
Charge Current (Pin 20)
VPIN 20 = 1V
1
5
mA
Discharge Current (Pin 20)
Requires external discharge resistor
0
µA
CURRENT LIMIT/SHUTDOWN
Pin 12 Bias Current
Current Limit Threshold
0V < VPIN 12 < 4V
ML4810
1.2
ML4811
Reset Threshold (Pin 12)
+15
µA
1.4
V
0.95
1.1
1.3
V
ML4810
VPIN 4 < 2V
1.60
1.75
1.90
V
ML4811
VPIN 4 < 2V
1.4
1.50
1.8
V
40
70
ns
VPIN 12 = 2V
120
150
180
µA
Delay to Output
Pin 4 Charging Current
Restart Threshold (Pin 4)
2
2.45
3
V
2.4
2.7
2.8
V
VPIN 11 = 3V
40
50
60
µA
VPIN 8 = 1V, VPIN 4, 9 = 0
–40
–50
–60
µA
IOUT = 20mA
0.25
0.4
V
IOUT = 200mA
1.2
2.2
V
OVP Shutdown Threshold (Pin 11)
OVP Input Current
Charge Current (Pin 8)
1.3
ML4810
OUTPUT
Output Low Level
Output High Level
IOUT = –20mA
13.0
13.5
V
IOUT = –200mA
12.0
13.0
V
Collector Leakage
VC = 30V
100
500
µA
Rise/Fall Time
CL = 1000pF
30
60
ns
SUPPLY
Start Up Current
ICC
Note 1:
4
ML4810
VCC = 8V
2.0
3.5
mA
ML4811
VCC = 8V
2.5
4.0
mA
ML4810
VPIN 1, 7, 9 = 0V, VPIN 2 = 1V, TA = 25°C
32
46
mA
ML4811
VPIN 1, 7, 9 = 0V, VPIN 2 = 1V, TA = 25°C
38
55
mA
Limits are guaranteed by 100% testing, sampling, or correlation with worst-case test conditions.
ML4810, ML4811
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
SOFT START AND CURRENT LIMIT
The ML4810/11 offers a unique system of fault detection
and reset. Most PWM controllers use a two threshold
method which relies on the buildup of current in the
output inductor during a fault. This buildup occurs
because:
1. Inductor di/dt is a small number when the switch is off
under load fault (short circuit) conditions, since VL is
small.
2. Some energy is delivered to the inductor since the IC
must first detect the over-current because there is a
finite delay before the output switch can turn off.
VTH2
VTH1
TPD
TPD
TPD
A method of circumventing this problem involves
“counting” the number of times the controller terminates
the PWM cycle due to the cycle by cycle current limit.
When the switch current crosses the 1.1V threshold A1
signals the F1 to terminate the cycle and sets F3, which is
reset at the beginning of the PWM cycle. The output of F3
turns on a current source to charge C2. When, after
several cycles, C2 has charged to 2.45V, A5 turns on F2 to
discharge soft start capacitor C1. Charge is short lived (for
instance a disk drive start-up or a board being plugged
into a live rack) the control can “ride out” the surge with
the switch protected by the cycle by cycle limit. R1 and
C1 can be selected to track diode heating, or to ride out
various system surge requirements as required.
If the high current demand is caused by a short circuit, the
duty cycle will be short and the output diodes will carry
the current for the majority of PWM cycle. C2 charges
fastest for low duty cycles (since F3 will be on for a longer
time) providing for quicker shutdown during short-circuit
when the output diodes are being maximally stressed.
SWITCH CURRENT
DIODE CURRENT
Figure 1. Current Waveforms for Slow Turn-Off System
with Load Fault
This scheme was adequate for controllers with longer
comparator propagation delays and turn-off delays than is
desirable in a high frequency system. For systems with
low propagation delays, very little energy will be
delivered to the inductor and the current “ratcheting”
described above will not occur. This results in the
controller never detecting the load fault and continuing to
pump full current to the load indefinitely, causing heating
in the output rectifiers and inductor.
V+
RESET DELAY
I(1)
TPD
TPD
A3
+
FROM OSC.
–
I(1)
R
SOFT START
G2
Q
F1
Q2
9
S
–
– A4
+
C1
1.1V
2.45V
FROM PWM
COMPARATOR
R
–
F2
A5
RCRESET
Q
+
4
VTH2
VTH1
ERROR
AMP
QI
20
TPD
QI
G1
S
C2
4UL0
I(2)
SWITCH CURRENT
DIODE CURRENT
Figure 2. Current Waveforms for High Speed System
with Load Fault
R
Q
R1
FROM OSC.
F3
1.5V
S
–
A2
+
ILIM/SD
+
12
1.1V
–
A1
Figure 3. Integrating Soft Start Reset
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ML4810, ML4811
OSCILLATOR
The ML4811 oscillator charges the external capacitor (CT)
with a current (ISET) equal to 3/RT. When the capacitor
voltage reaches the upper threshold (Ramp Peak), the
comparator changes state and the capacitor discharges to
the lower threshold (Ramp Valley) through Q1. While the
capacitor is discharging, Q2 provides a high pulse. A
discharge of the oscillator con be initiated by applying a
high level to the Sync pin. A short pulse of a frequency
higher than the oscillator’s free running frequency can be
used to synchronize the ML4811 to an external clock. The
pulse can be equal to the desired deadtime (TD) or the
deadtime can be determined by IDIS and CT, whichever is
greater.
The oscillator period can be described by the following
relationship:
tOSC = tRAMP + tDEADTIME
where:
tRAMP =
C (Ramp Valley to Peak)
ISET
and:
tDEADTIME =
C (Ramp Valley to Peak)
IQ1
SYNC 10
I(1)
3V
ISET
6
RT
V(1)
5V
ISET
Q2
7
CLOCK
OUT
+
IDIS
CT
5
–
Figure 4. Switching Current and Pin 4 Voltage — Normal
Q1
I(1)
CLOCK
tD
RAMP PEAK
CT
V(1)
RAMP VALLEY
Figure 5. Switching Current and Pin 4 Voltage — Load Fault
Figure 6. Simplified Oscilator Block Diagram and Timing
160
100k
100nF
47nF
140
1.0nF
TD (ns)
RT (Ω)
22nF
0nF
10k
4.7nF
2.2nF
120
100
1nF
470pF
1k
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 7. Oscillator Timing Resistance vs Frequency
6
470pF
80
10k
100k
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 8. Oscillator Deadtime vs Frequency
ML4810, ML4811
ERROR AMPLIFIER
OUTPUT DRIVER STAGE
The ML4811 error amplifier is a 5.5MHz bandwidth
12V/µsec slew rate op-amp with provision for limiting the
positive output voltage swing (Output Inhibit line) for ease
in implementing the soft start function.
The ML4811 Output Driver is a 2A peak output high
speed totem pole circuit designed to quickly switch the
gates of capacitive loads, such as power MOSFET
transistors.
5
4.70
4
VIN
1.00
(V)
TD (µs)
2.20
0.47
3
VOUT
0.22
2
0.10
0.047
0.47
1
1.0
4.7
2.2
10.0
22
47
100
0
0.2
CT (nF)
0.4
0.6
1.0
0.8
TIME (µs)
Figure 9. Oscillator Deadtime vs CT (3kΩ ≤ RT ≤ 100kΩ)
100
Figure 10. Unity Gain Slew Rate
VCC
80
POWER VC
13
60
AV (dB)
AV
40
Q2
OUT A
11
20
OUT B
0
0
0
0
–90
–20
100
1k
10k
14
100k
1M
10M
–180
100M
Q1
POWER
GND
12
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 11. Open Loop Frequency Response
Figure 12. Simplified Schematic
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ML4810, ML4811
3
0.2
IL (A)
0
2
VOUT (V)
VSAT (V)
SOURCE
15
–0.2
10
1
5
SINK
0
0
0.5
0
1.0
1.5
0
40
80
IOUT (A)
160
120
200
TIME (ns)
Figure 13. Saturation Curves
Figure 14. Rise/Fall Time (CL = 1000pF)
2
IL (A)
40
35
15
–2
10
5
ICC — SUPPLY CURRENT
VOUT (V)
0
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
100
200
300
400
500
TIME (ns)
Figure 15. Rise/Fall Time (CL = 10,000pF)
8
0
–60 –40 –20
0
20
40
60
80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure16. Supply Current vs. Temperature
ML4810, ML4811
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ML4810, ML4811
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS inches (millimeters)
Package: P16
16-Pin PDIP
0.740 - 0.760
(18.79 - 19.31)
16
0.240 - 0.260 0.295 - 0.325
(6.09 - 6.61) (7.49 - 8.26)
PIN 1 ID
1
0.02 MIN
(0.50 MIN)
(4 PLACES)
0.055 - 0.065
(1.40 - 1.65)
0.100 BSC
(2.54 BSC)
0.015 MIN
(0.38 MIN)
0.170 MAX
(4.32 MAX)
0.125 MIN
(3.18 MIN)
SEATING PLANE
0.016 - 0.022
(0.40 - 0.56)
0º - 15º
0.008 - 0.012
(0.20 - 0.31)
Package: S16W
16-Pin Wide SOIC
0.400 - 0.414
(10.16 - 10.52)
16
0.291 - 0.301 0.398 - 0.412
(7.39 - 7.65) (10.11 - 10.47)
PIN 1 ID
1
0.024 - 0.034
(0.61 - 0.86)
(4 PLACES)
0.050 BSC
(1.27 BSC)
0.095 - 0.107
(2.41 - 2.72)
0º - 8º
0.090 - 0.094
(2.28 - 2.39)
10
0.012 - 0.020
(0.30 - 0.51)
SEATING PLANE
0.005 - 0.013
(0.13 - 0.33)
0.022 - 0.042
(0.56 - 1.07)
0.009 - 0.013
(0.22 - 0.33)
ML4810, ML4811
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS inches (millimeters) (Continued)
Package: P20
20-Pin PDIP
1.010 - 1.035
(25.65 - 26.29)
20
0.240 - 0.260 0.295 - 0.325
(6.09 - 6.61) (7.49 - 8.26)
PIN 1 ID
1
0.060 MIN
(1.52 MIN)
(4 PLACES)
0.055 - 0.065
(1.40 - 1.65)
0.100 BSC
(2.54 BSC)
0.015 MIN
(0.38 MIN)
0.170 MAX
(4.32 MAX)
SEATING PLANE
0.016 - 0.022
(0.40 - 0.56)
0.125 MIN
(3.18 MIN)
0º - 15º
0.008 - 0.012
(0.20 - 0.31)
Package: S20
20-Pin SOIC
0.498 - 0.512
(12.65 - 13.00)
20
0.291 - 0.301 0.398 - 0.412
(7.39 - 7.65) (10.11 - 10.47)
PIN 1 ID
1
0.024 - 0.034
(0.61 - 0.86)
(4 PLACES)
0.050 BSC
(1.27 BSC)
0.095 - 0.107
(2.41 - 2.72)
0º - 8º
0.090 - 0.094
(2.28 - 2.39)
0.012 - 0.020
(0.30 - 0.51)
SEATING PLANE
0.005 - 0.013
(0.13 - 0.33)
0.022 - 0.042
(0.56 - 1.07)
0.007 - 0.015
(0.18 - 0.38)
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ML4810, ML4811
ORDERING INFORMATION
PART NUMBER
ML4810CP
ML4810CS
ML4811CP
ML4811CS
TEMPERATURE RANGE
0°C to 70°C
0°C to 70°C
0°C to 70°C
0°C to 70°C
PACKAGE
16-Pin PDIP (P16) (End Of Life)
16-Pin Wide SOIC (S16W) (Obsolete)
20-Pin PDIP (P20) (Obsolete)
20-Pin SOIC (S20)(Obsolete)
is a registered trademark of Micro Linear Corporation
© Micro Linear 1997
Products described in this document may be covered by one or more of the following patents, U.S.: 4,897,611; 4,964,026; 5,027,116; 5,281,862; 5,283,483; 5,418,502; 5,508,570; 5,510,727; 5,523,940;
5,546,017; 5,559,470; 5,565,761; 5,592,128; 5,594,376; Japan: 2598946; 2619299. Other patents are pending.
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