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90% EFFICIENT SYNCHRONOUS BOOST CONVERTER WITH 600-mA SWITCH
FEATURES
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DESCRIPTION
90% Efficient Synchronous Boost Converter
– 75-mA Output Current at 3.3 V From 0.9-V
Input
– 150-mA Output Current at 3.3 V From 1.8-V
Input
Device Quiescent Current: 19 µA (Typ)
Input Voltage Range: 0.9 V to 5.5 V
Adjustable Output Voltage Up to 5.5 V
Power-Save Mode Version Available for
Improved Efficiency at Low Output Power
Load Disconnect During Shutdown
Overtemperature Protection
Small 6-Pin Thin SOT23 Package
APPLICATIONS
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The TPS6107x devices provide a power supply
solution for products powered by either a one-cell,
two-cell, or three-cell alkaline, NiCd or NiMH, or
one-cell Li-ion or Li-polymer battery. Output currents
can go as high as 75 mA while using a single-cell
alkaline, and discharge it down to 0.9 V. It can also
be used for generating 5 V at 200 mA from a 3.3-V
rail or a Li-ion battery. The boost converter is based
on a fixed frequency, pulse-width-modulation (PWM)
controller using a synchronous rectifier to obtain
maximum efficiency. At low load currents the
TPS61070 enters the power-save mode to maintain a
high efficiency over a wide load current range. At the
TPS61071 the power-save mode is disabled, forcing
the converter to operate at a fixed switching frequency. The maximum peak current in the boost
switch is typically limited to a value of 600 mA.
The TPS6107x output voltage is programmed by an
external resistor divider. The converter can be disabled to minimize battery drain. During shutdown, the
load is completely disconnected from the battery. The
device is packaged in a 6-pin thin SOT23 package
(DDC).
All One-Cell, Two-Cell, and Three-Cell Alkaline, NiCd or NiMH or Single-Cell Li
Battery-Powered Products
Portable Audio Players
PDAs
Cellular Phones
Personal Medical Products
White LED Lighting
L1
4.7 µH
0.9-V To VO
C1
10 µF
SW
VOUT
R1
VBAT
EN
FB
C2
10 µF
VO
3.3 V Up To
100 mA
R2
GND
TPS61070
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of Texas
Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
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These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device
placed in conductive foam during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
AVAILABLE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OPTIONS
TA
- 40°C to 85°C
(1)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
DC/DC
POWER-SAVE
MODE
PACKAGE
MARKING
Adjustable
Enabled
AUH
Adjustable
Disabled
AUJ
PACKAGE
6-Pin TSOT23
PART NUMBER (1)
TPS61070DDC
TPS61071DDC
The DDC package is available taped and reeled. Add R suffix to device type (e.g., TPS61070DDCR) to order quantities of 3000 devices
per reel.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)
TPS6107x
Input voltage range on SW, VOUT, VBAT, EN, FB
-0.3 V to 7 V
Operating virtual junction temperature range, TJ
-40°C to 150°C
Storage temperature range Tstg
-65°C to 150°C
(1)
Stresses beyond those listed under "absolute maximum ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under "recommended operating
conditions" is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
DISSIPATION RATINGS TABLE
PACKAGE
THERMAL RESISTANCE
ΘJA
POWER RATING
TA≤ 25°C
DERATING FACTOR ABOVE
TA = 25°C
DDC
76 °C/W
1315 mW
13 mW/°C
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
MIN
Supply voltage at VBAT, VI
0.9
Operating free air temperature range, TA
Operating virtual junction temperature range, TJ
2
NOM
MAX UNIT
5.5
V
-40
85
°C
-40
125
°C
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
over recommended free-air temperature range and over recommended input voltage range (typical at an ambient temperature
range of 25°C) (unless otherwise noted)
DC/DC STAGE
PARAMETER
VI
TEST CONDITIONS
Minimum input voltage range for
start-up
RL = 270 Ω
Input voltage range, after start-up
TA = 25°C
MIN
TYP
MAX
1.1
1.2
0.9
UNIT
V
5.5
VO
TPS61070 output voltage range
1.8
5.5
V
V(FB)
TPS61070 feedback voltage
495
500
505
mV
f
Oscillator frequency
960
1200
1440
kHz
I(SW)
Switch current limit
500
600
700
mA
VOUT= 3.3 V
Start-up current limit
0.5 x ISW
mA
SWN switch-on resistance
VOUT= 3.3 V
480
mΩ
SWP switch-on resistance
VOUT= 3.3 V
600
mΩ
Total accuracy (including line and
load regulation)
3%
Line regulation
1%
Load regulation
Quiescent current
1%
VBAT
VOUT
Shutdown current
IO = 0 mA, V(EN) = VBAT = 1.2 V,
VOUT = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C
V(EN) = 0 V, VBAT = 1.2 V, TA = 25°C
0.5
1
µA
19
30
µA
0.05
0.5
µA
TYP
MAX
CONTROL STAGE
PARAMETER
V(UVLO)
Undervoltage lockout threshold
VIL
EN input low voltage
VIH
EN input high voltage
EN input current
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
V(LBI) voltage decreasing
0.8
V
0.2 ×
VBAT
0.8 ×
VBAT
Clamped on GND or VBAT
UNIT
V
V
0.01
0.1
µA
Overtemperature protection
140
°C
Overtemperature hysteresis
20
°C
3
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PIN ASSIGNMENTS
DDC PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
SW
1
6
VBAT
GND
2
5
VOUT
EN
3
4
FB
Terminal Functions
TERMINAL
NAME
NO.
I/O
DESCRIPTION
EN
3
I
Enable input (1/VBAT enabled, 0/GND disabled)
FB
4
I
Voltage feedback for programming the output voltage
GND
2
SW
1
I
Boost and rectifying switch input
VBAT
6
I
Supply voltage
VOUT
5
O
Boost converter output
4
IC ground connection for logic and power
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM (TPS61070)
SW
Backgate
Control
VBAT
VOUT
5 kΩ
VOUT
Vmax
Control
3 pF
Gate
Control
GND
Error
Amplifier
160 kΩ
50 kΩ
_
FB
Regulator
+
5 pF
Vref = 0.5 V
+
_
GND
Oscillator
Control Logic
Temperature
Control
EN
GND
PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
L1
4.7 µH
Power
Supply
C1
SW
VOUT
R1
VBAT
C2
VCC
Boost Output
FB
EN
R2
GND
TPS6107x
List of Components:
U1 = TPS61070DDC
L1 = Wurth Elektronik 744031004
C1 = 2 x 4.7 F, 0603, X7R/X5R Ceramic
C2 = 4 x 4.7 F, 0603, X7R/X5R Ceramic
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Table of Graphs
FIGURE
Maximum output current
Efficiency
Output voltage
No load supply current into VOUT
Waveforms
6
vs Input voltage
1
vs Output current
2
vs Output current
3
vs Output current
4
vs Input voltage
5
vs Input voltage
6
vs Output current
7
vs Output current
8
vs Input voltage
9
Output voltage in continuous mode (TPS61071)
10
Output voltage in continuous mode (TPS61071)
11
Output voltage in power-save mode (TPS61070)
12
Output voltage in power-save mode (TPS61070)
13
Load transient response (TPS61071)
14
Load transient response (TPS61071)
15
Line transient response (TPS61071)
16
Line transient response (TPS61071)
17
Start-up after enable (TPS61070)
18
Start-up after enable (TPS61070)
19
Start-up after enable (TPS61071)
20
Start-up after enable (TPS61071)
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
EFFICIENCY
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
600
100
550
90
500
VO = 3.3 V
70
400
350
VO = 5 V
VO = 1.8 V
300
250
200
60
VBAT = 0.9 V
50
40
30
150
TPS61071
VO = 1.8 V
20
100
10
50
0
0.9
0
0.01
1.3 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.3 3.7 4.1 4.5 4.9
0.10
Figure 2.
EFFICIENCY
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
EFFICIENCY
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
100
TPS61070
VO = 3.3 V
90
80
70
70
Efficiency − %
80
60
50
VBAT = 0.9 V
40
VBAT = 1.8 V
100
1k
TPS61070
VO = 5 V
VBAT = 1.2 V
60
VBAT = 1.8 V
VBAT = 2.4 V
50
VBAT = 3.6 V
40
30
30
VBAT = 2.4 V
TPS61071
VO = 5 V
20
20
TPS61071
VO = 3.3 V
10
0
0.01
10
Figure 1.
100
90
1
IO − Output Current − mA
VI − Input Voltage − V
Efficiency − %
VBAT = 1.2 V
TPS61070
VO = 1.8 V
80
450
Efficiency − %
Maximum Output Current − mA
MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
0.10
1
10
100
IO − Output Current − mA
Figure 3.
10
1k
0
0.01
0.10
1
10
100
IO − Output Current − mA
1k
Figure 4.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
EFFICIENCY
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
EFFICIENCY
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
100
100
95
TPS61070
VO = 5 V
90
90
IO = 5 mA
85
85
Efficiency − %
95
Efficiency − %
TPS61070
VO = 3.3 V
IO = 5 mA
80
IO = 50 mA
75
IO = 100 mA
70
65
75
70
IO = 60 mA
65
TPS61071
VO = 3.3 V
60
IO = 10 mA
80
IO = 5 mA
60
55
55
50
0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.3
50
TPS61071
VO = 5 V
0.9
1.4
1.9
2.4
VI − Input Voltage − V
3.4
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
3.35
3.9
4.4
4.9
5.1
VBAT = 3.6 V
VBAT = 2.4 V
TPS61070
VO = 3.3 V
TPS61070
VO = 5 V
5.05
VO − Output Voltage − V
VO − Output Voltage − V
2.9
VI − Input Voltage − V
3.30
3.25
5
4.95
4.9
TPS61071
VO = 5 V
4.85
TPS61071
VO = 3.3 V
4.8
3.20
1
10
100
IO − Output Current − mA
Figure 7.
8
1000
1
10
100
IO − Output Current − mA
Figure 8.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
NO LOAD SUPPLY CURRENT INTO VOUT
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
TPS61071
OUTPUT VOLTAGE IN CONTINUOUS MODE
22
Output Voltage
20 m/div
20
TA = 25C
18
Inductor Current
100 mA/div
TA = −40C
16
14
12
VO = 3.3 V
VI = 0.9 V to 5.5 V
10
0.9
1.5
2.5
3.5
VI − Input Voltage − V
4.5
5.5
t − Time − 1 s/div
Figure 9.
Figure 10.
TPS61071
OUTPUT VOLTAGE IN CONTINUOUS MODE
TPS61070
OUTPUT VOLTAGE IN POWER-SAVE MODE
VI = 1.2 V, RL = 330 , VO = 3.3 V
Output Voltage
20 mV/div, AC
Output Voltage
20 mV/div
VI = 3.6 V, RL = 25 , VO = 5 V
Inductor Current
100 mA/div, DC
Inductor Current
200 mA/div
No Load Supply Current Into VOUT − µA
VI = 1.2 V, RL = 33 , VO = 3.3 V
TA = 85C
t − Time − 1 s/div
Figure 11.
t − Time − 10 s/div
Figure 12.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
TPS61070
OUTPUT VOLTAGE IN POWER-SAVE MODE
TPS61071
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
VI = 1.2 V, IL = 20 mA to 80 mA, VO = 3.3 V
Output Voltage
50 mV/div, AC
Inductor Current
200 mA/div, DC
Output Current
50 mA/div, DC
Output Voltage
100 mV/div, AC
VI = 3.6 V, RL = 250 , VO = 5 V
t − Time − 2 ms/div
t − Time − 20 s/div
Figure 13.
Figure 14.
TPS61071
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
TPS61071
LINE TRANSIENT RESPONSE
Output Voltage
50 mV/div, AC
t − Time − 2 ms/div
Figure 15.
10
Input Voltage
500 mV/div, AC
VI = 1.8 V to 2.4 V, RL = 33 , VO = 3.3 V
Output Voltage
20 mV/div, AC
Output Current
50 mA/div, DC
VI = 3.6 V, IL = 20 mA to 80 mA, VO = 5 V
t − Time − 2 ms/div
Figure 16.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
TPS61070
START-UP AFTER ENABLE
Output Voltage Enable
2 V/div, DC 5 V/div, DC
TPS61071
LINE TRANSIENT RESPONSE
Inductor Current
200 mA/div, DC
VI = 2.4 V,
RL = 33 ,
VO = 3.3 V
Voltage at SW
2 V/div, DC
Output Voltage
50 mV/div, AC
Input Voltage
500 mV/div, AC
VI = 3 V to 3.6 V, RL = 25 , VO = 5 V
t − Time − 200 s/div
Figure 18.
TPS61070
START-UP AFTER ENABLE
TPS61071
START-UP AFTER ENABLE
Inductor Current
200 mA/div, DC
VI = 2.4 V,
RL = 33 ,
VO = 3.3 V
Voltage at SW
2 V/div, DC
Inductor Current
200 mA/div, DC
VI = 3.6 V,
RL = 50 ,
VO = 5 V
Output Voltage Enable
1 V/div, DC 5 V/div, DC
Figure 17.
Voltage at SW
2 V/div, DC
Output Voltage Enable
2 V/div, DC 5 V/div, DC
t − Time − 2 ms/div
t − Time − 400 s/div
Figure 19.
t − Time − 200 s/div
Figure 20.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Inductor Current
200 mA/div, DC
VI = 3.6 V,
RL = 50 ,
VO = 5 V
Voltage at SW
2 V/div, DC
Output Voltage Enable
2 V/div, DC 5 V/div, DC
TPS61071
START-UP AFTER ENABLE
t − Time − 200 s/div
Figure 21.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
CONTROLLER CIRCUIT
The controller circuit of the device is based on a fixed frequency multiple feedforward controller topology. Input
voltage, output voltage, and voltage drop on the NMOS switch are monitored and forwarded to the regulator. So,
changes in the operating conditions of the converter directly affect the duty cycle and must not take the indirect
and slow way through the control loop and the error amplifier. The control loop, determined by the error amplifier,
only has to handle small signal errors. The input is the feedback voltage on the FB pin. It is compared with the
internal reference voltage to generate an accurate and stable output voltage.
The peak current of the NMOS switch is also sensed to limit the maximum current flowing through the switch and
the inductor. The typical peak-current limit is set to 600 mA. An internal temperature sensor prevents the device
from overheating due to excessive power dissipation.
Synchronous Rectifier
The device integrates an N-channel and a P-channel MOSFET transistor to realize a synchronous rectifier.
Because the commonly used discrete Schottky rectifier is replaced with a low rDS(on) PMOS switch, the power
conversion efficiency reaches values above 90%. A special circuit is applied to disconnect the load from the input
during shutdown of the converter. In conventional synchronous rectifier circuits, the backgate diode of the
high-side PMOS is forward biased in shutdown and allows current flowing from the battery to the output.
However, this device uses a special circuit which takes the cathode of the backgate diode of the high-side PMOS
and disconnects it from the source when the regulator is not enabled (EN = low).
The benefit of this feature for the system design engineer is that the battery is not depleted during shutdown of
the converter. No additional components must be added to the design to make sure that the battery is
disconnected from the output of the converter.
Device Enable
The device is put into operation when EN is set high. It is put into a shutdown mode when EN is set to GND. In
shutdown mode, the regulator stops switching, all internal control circuitry including the low-battery comparator is
switched off, and the load is isolated from the input (as described in the Synchronous Rectifier Section). This
also means that the output voltage can drop below the input voltage during shutdown. During start-up of the
converter, the duty cycle and the peak current are limited in order to avoid high-peak currents drawn from the
battery.
Undervoltage Lockout
An undervoltage lockout function prevents the device from operating if the supply voltage on VBAT is lower than
approximately 0.8 V. When in operation and the battery is being discharged, the device automatically enters the
shutdown mode if the voltage on VBAT drops below approximately 0.8 V. This undervoltage lockout function is
implemented in order to prevent the malfunctioning of the converter.
Soft Start
When the device enables, the internal start-up cycle starts with the first step, the precharge phase. During
precharge, the rectifying switch is turned on until the output capacitor is charged to a value close to the input
voltage. The rectifying switch is current limited during this phase. This also limits the output current under
short-circuit conditions at the output. After charging the output capacitor to the input voltage, the device starts
switching. If the input voltage is below 1.8 V, the device works with a fixed duty cycle of 70% until the output
voltage reaches 1.8 V. Then the duty cycle is set depending on the input output voltage ratio. Until the output
voltage reaches its nominal value, the boost switch current limit is set to 50% of its nominal value to avoid
high-peak currents at the battery during start-up. As soon as the output voltage is reached, the regulator takes
control, and the switch current limit is set back to 100%.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION (continued)
Power-Save Mode
The TPS61070 is capable of operating in two different modes. At light loads, when the inductor current becomes
zero, it automatically enters the power-save mode to improve efficiency. In the power-save mode, the converter
only operates when the output voltage trips below a set threshold voltage. It ramps up the output voltage with
one or several pulses and returns to the power-save mode once the output voltage exceeds the set threshold
voltage. If output power demand increases and the inductor current no longer goes below zero, the device again
enters the fixed PWM mode. In this mode, there is no difference between the PWM only version TPS61071 and
the power-save mode enabled version TPS61070.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
DESIGN PROCEDURE
The TPS6107x dc/dc converters are intended for systems powered by a single-cell, up to triple-cell alkaline,
NiCd, NiMH battery with a typical terminal voltage between 0.9 V and 5.5 V. They can also be used in systems
powered by one-cell Li-ion or Li-polymer with a typical voltage between 2.5 V and 4.2 V. Additionally, any other
voltage source with a typical output voltage between 0.9 V and 5.5 V can power systems where the TPS6107x is
used. Due to the nature of boost converters, only the output voltage regulation is maintained when the input
voltage applied is lower than the programmed output voltage.
Programming the Output Voltage
The output voltage of the TPS61070 dc/dc converter can be adjusted with an external resistor divider. The typical
value of the voltage at the FB pin is 500 mV. The maximum recommended value for the output voltage is 5.5 V.
The current through the resistive divider should be about 100 times greater than the current into the FB pin. The
typical current into the FB pin is 0.01 µA, and the voltage across R2 is typically 500 mV. Based on those two
values, the recommended value for R2 should be lower than 500 kΩ, in order to set the divider current at 1 µA or
higher. Because of internal compensation circuitry, the value for this resistor should be in the range of 200 kΩ.
From that, the value of resistor R1, depending on the needed output voltage (VO), can be calculated using
Equation 1:
R1 R2 V
O 1
V
FB
180 k V
O 1
500 mV
(1)
For example, if an output voltage of 3.3 V is needed, a 1-MΩ resistor should be chosen for R1. If for any reason
the value chosen for R2 is significantly lower than 200 kΩ, additional capacitance in parallel to R1 is
recommended, because the device can show unstable regulation of the output voltage. The required capacitance
value can be calculated using Equation 2:
C
3 pF 200 k 1
parR1
R2
(2)
L1
SW
Power
Supply
C1
VOUT
R1
VBAT
C2
VCC
Boost Output
FB
EN
R2
GND
TPS61070
Figure 22. Typical Application Circuit for Adjustable Output Voltage Option
Inductor Selection
A boost converter normally requires two main passive components for storing energy during the conversion. A
boost inductor and a storage capacitor at the output are required. To select the boost inductor, it is
recommended to keep the possible peak inductor current below the current limit threshold of the power switch in
the chosen configuration. For example, the current limit threshold of the TPS6107x's switch is 600 mA. The
highest peak current through the inductor and the switch depends on the output load, the input (VBAT), and the
output voltage (VOUT). Estimation of the maximum average inductor current is done using Equation 3:
VOUT
I I L
O VBAT 0.8
(3)
For example, for an output current of 75 mA at 3.3 V, at least 340 mA of average current flows through the
inductor at a minimum input voltage of 0.9 V.
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The second parameter for choosing the inductor is the desired current ripple in the inductor. Normally, it is
advisable to work with a ripple of less than 20% of the average inductor current. A smaller ripple reduces the
magnetic hysteresis losses in the inductor, as well as output voltage ripple and EMI. But in the same way,
regulation time rises at load changes. In addition, a larger inductor increases the total system costs. With these
parameters, it is possible to calculate the value for the inductor by using Equation 4:
VBAT (VOUT VBAT)
L
I ƒ VOUT
L
(4)
Parameter f is the switching frequency and ∆ IL is the ripple current in the inductor, i.e., 40% × IL. In this example,
the desired inductor has the value of 4 µH. With this calculated value and the calculated currents, it is possible to
choose a suitable inductor. In typical applications, a 4.7-µH inductance is recommended. The device has been
optimized to operate with inductance values between 2.2 µH and 10 µH. Nevertheless, operation with higher
inductance values may be possible in some applications. Detailed stability analysis is then recommended. Care
must be taken because load transients and losses in the circuit can lead to higher currents as estimated in
Equation 4. Also, the losses in the inductor caused by magnetic hysteresis losses and copper losses are a major
parameter for total circuit efficiency.
The following inductor series from different suppliers have been used with the TPS6107x converters:
Table 1. List of Inductors
VENDOR
TDK
Wurth Elektronik
EPCOS
Cooper Electronics Technologies
Taiyo Yuden
INDUCTOR SERIES
VLF3010
VLF4012
744031xxx
744042xxx
B82462-G4
SD18
SD20
CB2016B xxx
CB2518B xxx
Capacitor Selection
Input Capacitor
At least a 10-µF input capacitor is recommended to improve transient behavior of the regulator and EMI behavior
of the total power supply circuit. A ceramic capacitor or a tantalum capacitor with a 100-nF ceramic capacitor in
parallel, placed close to the IC, is recommended.
Output Capacitor
The major parameter necessary to define the output capacitor is the maximum allowed output voltage ripple of
the converter. This ripple is determined by two parameters of the capacitor, the capacitance and the ESR. It is
possible to calculate the minimum capacitance needed for the defined ripple, supposing that the ESR is zero, by
using Equation 5:
I VOUT VBAT
C
O
min
ƒ V VOUT
(5)
Parameter f is the switching frequency and ∆V is the maximum allowed ripple.
With a chosen ripple voltage of 10 mV, a minimum capacitance of 4.5 µF is needed. In this value range, ceramic
capacitors are a good choice. The ESR and the additional ripple created are negligible. It is calculated using
Equation 6:
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I
O
R
ESR
(6)
The total ripple is the sum of the ripple caused by the capacitance and the ripple caused by the ESR of the
capacitor. Additional ripple is caused by load transients. This means that the output capacitor has to completely
supply the load during the charging phase of the inductor. The value of the output capacitance depends on the
speed of the load transients and the load current during the load change. With the calculated minimum value of
4.5 µF and load transient considerations, the recommended output capacitance value is in a 10-µF range.
Care must be taken on capacitance loss caused by derating due to the applied dc voltage and the frequency
characteristic of the capacitor. For example, larger form factor capacitors (in 1206 size) have their self resonant
frequencies in the same frequency range as the TPS6107x operating frequency. So the effective capacitance of
the capacitors used is significantly lower. Therefore, the recommendation is to use smaller capacitors in parallel
instead of one larger capacitor.
Small Signal Stability
To analyze small signal stability in more detail, the small signal transfer function of the error amplifier and the
regulator, which is given in Equation 7, can be used:
5 (R1 R2)
A
d (REG)
V
R2 (1 i 0.8 s)
(FB)
(7)
Layout Considerations
As for all switching power supplies, the layout is an important step in the design, especially at high-peak currents
and high switching frequencies. If the layout is not carefully done, the regulator could show stability problems as
well as EMI problems. Therefore, use wide and short traces for the main current path and for the power ground
tracks. The input capacitor, output capacitor, and the inductor should be placed as close as possible to the IC.
Use a common ground node for power ground and a different one for control ground to minimize the effects of
ground noise. Connect these ground nodes at any place close to the ground pin of the IC.
The feedback divider should be placed as close as possible to the ground pin of the IC. To lay out the control
ground, it is recommended to use short traces as well, separated from the power ground traces. This avoids
ground shift problems, which can occur due to superimposition of power ground current and control ground
current.
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
L1
4.7 µH
Power
Supply
C1
SW
VOUT
R1
VBAT
C2
VCC
Boost Output
FB
EN
R2
GND
TPS6107x
List of Components:
U1 = TPS61070DDC
L1 = Wurth Elektronik 744031004
C1 = 2 x 4.7 F, 0603, X7R/X5R Ceramic
C2 = 2 x 4.7 F, 0603, X7R/X5R Ceramic
Figure 23. Power Supply Solution for Maximum Output Power Operating from a Single or
Dual Alkaline Cell
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L1
C2
R1
C1
Power
Supply
VOUT
SW
4.7 µH
VBAT
VCC
Boost Output
FB
R2
EN
GND
TPS6107x
List of Components:
U1 = TPS61070DDC
L1 = Taiyo Yuden CB2016B4R7M
C1 = 1 x 4.7 F, 0603, X7R/X5R Ceramic
C2 = 2 x 4.7 F, 0603, X7R/X5R Ceramic
Figure 24. Power Supply Solution Having Small Total Solution Size
L1
C1
Power
Supply
VOUT
SW
4.7 µH
VBAT
EN
C2
LED Current
Up To 30 mA
D1
FB
R1
GND
TPS6107x
List of Components:
U1 = TPS61070DDC
L1 = Taiyo Yuden CB2016B4R7M
C1 = 1 x 4.7 F, 0603, X7R/X5R Ceramic
C2 = 2 x 4.7 F, 0603, X7R/X5R Ceramic
Figure 25. Power Supply Solution for Powering White LEDs in Lighting Applications
C5
DS1
C6
1 µF
0.1 µF
L1
SW
4.7 µH
Power
Supply
C1
VOUT
R1
VBAT
C2
VCC2 ~2 x VCC
Unregulated
Auxiliary Output
VCC
Boost Output
FB
EN
R2
GND
TPS6107x
List of Components:
U1 = TPS61070DDC
L1 = Wurth Elektronik 744031004
C1 = 2 x 4.7 F, 0603, X7R/X5R Ceramic
C2 = 2 x 4.7 F, 0603, X7R/X5R Ceramic
Figure 26. Power Supply Solution With Auxiliary Positive Output Voltage
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C5
DS1
C6
1 µF
0.1 µF
L1
SW
4.7 µH
Power
Supply
C1
VOUT
R1
VBAT
C2
VCC2 ~−VCC
Unregulated
Auxiliary Output
VCC
Boost Output
FB
EN
R2
GND
TPS6107x
List of Components:
U1 = TPS61070DDC
L1 = Wurth Elektronik 744031004
C1 = 2 x 4.7 F, 0603, X7R/X5R Ceramic
C2 = 2 x 4.7 F, 0603, X7R/X5R Ceramic
Figure 27. Power Supply Solution With Auxiliary Negative Output Voltage
THERMAL INFORMATION
Implementation of integrated circuits in low-profile and fine-pitch surface-mount packages typically requires
special attention to power dissipation. Many system-dependent issues such as thermal coupling, airflow, added
heat sinks and convection surfaces, and the presence of other heat-generating components affect the
power-dissipation limits of a given component.
Three basic approaches for enhancing thermal performance follow.
• Improving the power dissipation capability of the PCB design
• Improving the thermal coupling of the component to the PCB
• Introducing airflow in the system
The maximum recommended junction temperature (TJ) of the TPS6107x devices is 125°C. The thermal
resistance of the 6-pin thin SOT package (DDC) is RΘJA = 76°C/W. Specified regulator operation is assured to a
maximum ambient temperature TA of 85°C. Therefore, the maximum power dissipation is about 520 mW. More
power can be dissipated if the maximum ambient temperature of the application is lower.
T
T
J(MAX)
A
P
125°C 85°C 520 mW
D(MAX)
R
76 °CW
JA
(8)
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