AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter General Description Features The AAT1106 SwitchReg™ is a 1.5MHz constant frequency current mode PWM step-down converter with a unique adaptive slope compensation scheme allowing the device to operate with a lower range of inductor values to optimize size and provide efficient operation. It is ideal for portable equipment powered by single-cell Lithium-ion batteries and is optimized for high efficiency, achieving levels up to 96%. • • • • • • • • • • • The AAT1106 can supply up to 600mA load current from a 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage and the output voltage can be regulated as low as 0.6V. The device also can run at 100% duty cycle for low dropout operation, extending battery life in portable systems. In addition, light load operation provides very low output ripple for noise sensitive applications and the 1.5MHz switching frequency minimizes the size of external components while keeping switching losses low. SwitchReg™ VIN Range: 2.5V to 5.5V VOUT: Adjustable 0.6V to VIN Up to 600mA Output Current Up to 96% Efficiency 1.5MHz Switching Frequency 100% Duty Cycle Dropout Operation Adaptive Slope Compensated Current Mode Control for Excellent Line and Load Transient Response <1µA Shutdown Current Short-Circuit and Thermal Fault Protection TSOT23-5 Package -40°C to +85°C Temperature Range Applications • • • • • • • The AAT1106 is available in adjustable and fixed (1.5V, 1.8V) output voltage versions, comes in a Pb-free, low-profile 5-pin TSOT23 package, and is rated over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range. Cellular Phones, Smartphones Digital Still Cameras Digital Video Cameras Microprocessor and DSP Core Supplies MP3 and Portable Media Players PDAs Wireless and DSL Modems Typical Application VIN 2.5V to 5.5V C1 4.7µF 1106.2007.07.1.0 IN EN AAT1106-1.8 GND LX OUT L1 2.2µH VOUT 1.8V C3 10µF 1 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter Pin Descriptions Pin # Symbol 2 3 GND LX 4 5 IN FB/OUT 1 Function EN Enable pin. Active high. In shutdown, all functions are disabled drawing <1µA supply current. Do not leave EN floating. Ground pin. Switching node. Connect the output inductor to this pin. Connects to the drains of the internal P- and N-channel MOSFET switches. Supply input pin. Must be closely decoupled to GND with a 2.2µF or larger ceramic capacitor. FB (AAT1106ICB-0.6): Feedback input pin. Connect FB to the center point of the external resistor divider. The feedback threshold voltage is 0.6V. OUT (AAT1106ICB-1.5, AAT1106ICB-1.8): Output voltage pin. Pin Configuration EN 1 GND 2 LX 3 TSOT23-5 (Top View) 5 4 FB IN Adjustable Output Version (AAT1106ICB-0.6) 2 EN 1 GND 2 LX 3 5 OUT 4 IN Fixed Output Versions (AAT1106ICB-1.5, AAT1106ICB-1.8) 1106.2007.07.1.0 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter Absolute Maximum Ratings Symbol VIN VEN, VFB VLX, VOUT TJ TLEAD Description Input Supply Voltage EN, FB Voltages LX, OUT Voltages Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) Recommended Operating Conditions Symbol θJA PD Description Thermal Resistance (TSOT23-5) Maximum Power Dissipation at TA = 25°C Value Units Value Units -0.3 to 6.0 -0.3 to VIN + 0.3 -0.3 to VIN + 0.3 -40 to +85 -65 to +150 300 150 667 V V V °C °C °C °C/W mW 1. Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life of a device may be impaired. 2. TJ is calculated from the ambient temperature TA and power dissipation PD according to the following formula: TJ = TA + PD x θJA. 3. Thermal resistance is specified with approximately 1 square inch of 1 oz copper. 1106.2007.07.1.0 3 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter Electrical Characteristics VIN = VEN = 3.6V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Symbol Description Step-Down Converter VIN Input Voltage Range IQ Input DC Supply Current VFB Regulated Feedback Voltage IFB FB Input Bias Current VOUT ∆VOUT/ VOUT/∆VIN ∆VOUT/ VOUT/∆IOUT ILIM FOSC TS RDS(ON) Regulated Output Voltage Output Voltage Line Regulation Output Voltage Load Regulation Maximum Output Current Oscillator Frequency Startup Time P-Channel MOSFET N-Channel MOSFET Peak Inductor Current VEN(L) VEN(H) IEN TSD THYS Output Over-Voltage Lockout Enable Threshold Low Enable Threshold High Input Low Current Over-Temperature Shutdown Threshold Over-Temperature Shutdown Hysteresis Conditions Active Mode, VFB = 0.5V Shutdown Mode, VFB = 0V, VIN = 4.2V TA = 25°C TA = 0°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C TA = -40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C VFB = 0.65V AAT1106ICB-1.5, -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 85°C AAT1106ICB-1.8, -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 85°C VIN = 2.5V to 5.5V, IOUT = 10mA IOUT = 10mA to 600mA VIN = 3.0V VFB = 0.6V or VOUT = 100% From Enable to Output Regulation ILX = 300mA ILX = 300mA VIN = 3V, VFB = 0.5V or VOUT = 90%; Duty Cycle <35% ∆VOVL = VOVL - VFB Min 2.5 0.5880 0.5865 0.5850 -30 1.455 1.746 600 1.2 Typ 270 0.08 0.6000 0.6000 0.6000 1.500 1.800 0.11 Units 5.5 400 1.0 0.6120 0.6135 0.6150 30 1.545 1.854 V 0.40 0.0015 1.8 0.30 0.20 0.50 0.45 100 60 150 µA V nA V %/V %/mA 1.5 1.20 1.4 -1.0 Max 0.4 1.0 15 mA MHz µs Ω A mV V V µA °C °C 1. 100% production test at +25°C. Specifications over the temperature range are guaranteed by design and characterization. 4 1106.2007.07.1.0 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter Typical Characteristics Efficiency vs. Output Current Efficiency vs. Output Current (VOUT = 2.5V; L = 2.2µH; TA = 25°°C) (VIN = 3.6V; VOUT = 2.5V; TA = 25°°C) 100 100 90 90 VIN = 2.7V 80 Efficiency (%) Efficiency (%) 80 VIN = 4.2V 70 60 50 VIN = 3.6V 40 30 70 40 10 10 1 10 100 L = 2.2µH 30 20 0.1 L = 4.7µH 50 20 0 L = 10µH 60 L = 1.4µH 0 0.1 1000 1 10 Output Current (mA) Efficiency vs. Output Current (VOUT = 1.8V; L = 2.2µH; TA = 25°°C) (VIN = 3.6V; VOUT = 1.8V; TA = 25°°C) 100 100 VIN = 2.7V 90 90 VIN = 3.6V 80 80 Efficiency (%) Efficiency (%) 1000 Output Current (mA) Efficiency vs. Output Current 70 60 50 VIN = 4.2V 40 30 L = 2.2µH 70 L = 1.4µH 60 L = 10µH 50 40 L = 4.7µH 30 20 20 10 0.1 10 0.1 1 10 100 1000 1 10 Output Current (mA) 100 Efficiency vs. Output Current Efficiency vs. Output Current (VOUT = 1.5V; L = 2.2µH; TA = 25°°C) (VOUT = 1.2V; L = 2.2µH; TA = 25°°C) 100 100 90 90 80 Efficiency (%) VIN = 2.7V 70 VIN = 4.2V 60 50 1000 Output Current (mA) 80 Efficiency (%) 100 VIN = 3.6V 40 30 VIN = 2.7V 70 60 VIN = 4.2V 50 40 VIN = 3.6V 30 20 20 10 10 0 0 0.1 1 10 100 Output Current (mA) 1106.2007.07.1.0 1000 0.1 1 10 100 1000 Output Current (mA) 5 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter Typical Characteristics Efficiency vs. Input Voltage Output Voltage vs. Output Current (VIN = 3.6V; L = 2.2µH; VOUT = 1.8V) (VIN = 3.6V; VOUT = 1.8V; L = 2.2µH) 1.84 100 ILOAD = 500mA 1.82 Output Voltage (V) 95 Efficiency (%) 90 85 ILOAD = 100mA 80 75 70 ILOAD = 10mA 65 60 55 1.8 1.78 1.76 1.74 1.72 1.7 1.68 1.66 50 1.64 2 3 4 5 6 0 200 400 Input Voltage (V) 600 800 1000 1200 Load Current (mA) RDS(ON) vs. Input Voltage Frequency vs. Input Voltage (VOUT = 1.8V; ILOAD = 150mA; L = 2.2µH) 0.400 1.560 0.350 1.540 RDS(ON) (Ω Ω) Frequency (MHz) 1.550 1.530 1.520 1.510 1.500 1.490 P-Channel MOSFET 0.300 0.250 0.200 N-Channel MOSFET 1.480 0.150 1.470 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.5 3.7 3.9 4.1 4.3 4.5 4.7 4.9 5.1 5.3 5.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 Input Voltage (V) Input Voltage (V) RDS(ON) vs. Temperature Feedback Voltage vs. Temperature (VIN = 3.6V) (VIN = 3.6V) 0.36 0.33 0.602 0.601 0.600 0.30 0.27 0.24 0.599 0.21 0.598 0.18 N-Channel 0.15 0.597 -40 -20 0 20 40 Temperature (°°C) 6 P-Channel 0.603 RDS(ON) (Ω) Feedback Voltage (V) 0.604 60 80 100 -45 -30 -15 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 Temperature (°C) 1106.2007.07.1.0 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter Typical Characteristics Frequency VS. Temperature Input Supply Current vs. Temperature 320 Input Supply Current (µA) OSC Frequency (MHz) 1.60 1.55 1.50 1.45 1.40 1.35 1.30 1.25 1.20 1.15 1.10 -50 -25 0 25 50 100 150 300 280 260 240 220 200 -50 Temperature (°C) Load Transient Response (PWM Mode Only; ILOAD = 100mA to 400mA; L = 2.2µH; CIN = 10µF; COUT = 10µF; VIN = 3.6V; VOUT = 1.8V) 10 30 50 70 90 Load Transient Response (Light Load Mode to PWM Mode; ILOAD = 28mA to 400mA; L = 2.2µH; CIN = 10µF; COUT = 10µF; VIN = 3.6V; VOUT = 1.8V) VSW 2V/div VOUT 100mV/div VOUT 200mV/div ILOAD 500mA/div ILOAD 500mA/div 1106.2007.07.1.0 -10 Temperature (°°C) VSW 2V/div 40µs/div -30 PWM Light Load 4µs/div 7 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter Typical Characteristics Startup Waveform Startup Waveform (VOUT = 1.8V; CFF = 22pF; RLOAD = 3Ω Ω; CIN = 4.7µF; COUT = 10µF; L = 2.2µH) 5 VEN = 3.0V 3 VOUT = 1.8V 2 1.50 1.25 1.00 0.75 1 IIN 0 0.50 -1 0.25 -2 0.00 -3 6 1.75 5 4 3 2 1.50 VEN = 3.0V 1.25 VOUT = 1.8V 0.75 1 0.50 0 -1 -2 IIN 0.25 0.00 -0.25 -3 -0.25 1.00 Input Current (bottom) (A) 4 Output Voltage (mid) (V) 1.75 6 Input Current (bottom) (A) Output Voltage (top) (V) (VOUT = 1.8V; CFF = 0pF; RLOAD = 3Ω Ω; CIN = 4.7µF; COUT = 10µF; L = 2.2µH) Time (20µs/div) Time (20µs/div) 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 VEN = 3.0V VOUT = 1.8V 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 0.75 IIN 0.50 -1 0.25 -2 0.00 -3 -0.25 Input Current (bottom) (A) Output Voltage (top) (V) Startup Waveform (VOUT = 1.8V; CFF = 100pF; RLOAD = 3Ω Ω; CIN = 4.7µF; COUT = 10µF; L = 2.2µH) Time (20µs/div) 8 1106.2007.07.1.0 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter Functional Block Diagram SLOPE COMP OSC + ISENSE COMP - BLANKING 0.6V 5 + EA - R1 R2* EN 1 COMP + S R Q RS LATCH + OVDET - 0.65V Q PWM LOGIC V IN REF 0.6V DRV VIN 2.7 - 5.5V + - 3 SW COUT + IZERO COMP - VIN R NON-OV ERLA P CONTROL FB/OUT 4 2 GND R1 V OUT R2 SHUTDOWN * For adjustable output R1 + R2 are external Functional Description The AAT1106 is a high performance 600mA, 1.5MHz fixed frequency monolithic switch-mode step-down converter which uses a current mode architecture with an adaptive slope compensation scheme. It minimizes external component size and optimizes efficiency over the complete load range. The adaptive slope compensation allows the device to remain stable over a wider range of inductor values so that smaller values (1µH to 4.7µH) with associated lower DCR can be used to achieve higher efficiency. Apart from the small bypass input capacitor, only a small L-C filter is required at the output. The fixed output version requires only three external power components (CIN, COUT, and L). The adjustable version can be programmed with external feedback to any voltage, ranging from 0.6V to the input voltage. It uses internal MOSFETs to achieve high efficiency and can generate very low output voltage by using an internal reference of 0.6V. At dropout, the converter duty cycle increases to100% and the output voltage tracks the input voltage minus the low RDS(ON) drop of the P-channel high-side MOSFET. The input voltage range is 2.5V 1106.2007.07.1.0 to 5.5V. The converter efficiency has been optimized for all load conditions, ranging from no load to 600mA at VIN = 3V. The internal error amplifier and compensation provides excellent transient response, load, and line regulation. Current Mode PWM Control Slope compensated current mode PWM control provides stable switching and cycle-by-cycle current limit for excellent load and line response and protection of the internal main switch (P-channel MOSFET) and synchronous rectifier (N-channel MOSFET). During normal operation, the internal Pchannel MOSFET is turned on for a specified time to ramp the inductor current at each rising edge of the internal oscillator, and is switched off when the feedback voltage is above the 0.6V reference voltage. The current comparator, ICOMP, limits the peak inductor current. When the main switch is off, the synchronous rectifier turns on immediately and stays on until either the inductor current starts to reverse, as indicated by the current reversal comparator, IZERO, or the beginning of the next clock cycle. 9 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter Control Loop The AAT1106 is a peak current mode step-down converter. The current through the P-channel MOSFET (high side) is sensed for current loop control, as well as short circuit and overload protection. An adaptive slope compensation signal is added to the sensed current to maintain stability for duty cycles greater than 50%. The peak current mode loop appears as a voltage-programmed current source in parallel with the output capacitor. The output of the voltage error amplifier programs the current mode loop for the necessary peak switch current to force a constant output voltage for all load and line conditions. Internal loop compensation terminates the transconductance voltage error amplifier output. For fixed voltage versions, the error amplifier reference voltage is internally set to program the converter output voltage. For the adjustable output, the error amplifier reference is fixed at 0.6V. Enable The enable pin is active high. When pulled low, the enable input forces the AAT1106 into a low-power, non-switching state. The total input current during shutdown is less than 1µA. Current Limit and Over-Temperature Protection. For overload conditions, the peak input current is limited. To minimize power dissipation and stresses under current limit and short-circuit conditions, switching is terminated after entering current limit for a series of pulses. Switching is terminated for seven consecutive clock cycles after a current limit has been sensed for a series of four consecutive clock cycles. Thermal protection completely disables switching when internal dissipation becomes excessive. The junction over-temperature threshold 10 is 150°C with 15°C of hysteresis. Once an overtemperature or over-current fault conditions is removed, the output voltage automatically recovers. Dropout Operation When the input voltage decreases toward the value of the output voltage, the AAT1106 allows the main switch to remain on for more than one switching cycle and increases the duty cycle until it reaches 100%. The duty cycle D of a step-down converter is defined as: D = TON · FOSC · 100% ≈ VOUT · 100% VIN Where TON is the main switch on time and FOSC is the oscillator frequency (1.5MHz). The output voltage then is the input voltage minus the voltage drop across the main switch and the inductor. At low input supply voltage, the RDS(ON) of the P-channel MOSFET increases and the efficiency of the converter decreases. Caution must be exercised to ensure the heat dissipated does not exceed the maximum junction temperature of the IC. Maximum Load Current The AAT1106 will operate with an input supply voltage as low as 2.5V; however, the maximum load current decreases at lower input due to the large IR drop on the main switch and synchronous rectifier. The slope compensation signal reduces the peak inductor current as a function of the duty cycle to prevent sub-harmonic oscillations at duty cycles greater than 50%. Conversely, the current limit increases as the duty cycle decreases. 1106.2007.07.1.0 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter Applications Information R 2 VOUT = 0.6 V · 1 + R1 Figure 1 shows the basic application circuit with AAT1106 fixed output versions. C1 4.7µF IN EN AAT1106-1.8 GND L1 2.2µH LX C3 10µF OUT Figure 1: Basic Application Circuit with Fixed Output Versions. VIN 2.5V to 5.5V C1 4.7µF IN EN AAT1106-0.6 LX L1 2.2µH C2 22pF FB GND R2 634K R1 316K VOUT 1.8V C3 10µF Figure 2: Basic Application Circuit with Adjustable Output Version. Setting the Output Voltage For applications requiring an adjustable output voltage, the AAT1106-0.6 adjustable version can be externally programmed. Resistors R1 and R2 of Figure 2 program the output to regulate at a voltage higher than 0.6V. To limit the bias current required for the external feedback resistor string while maintaining good noise immunity, the minimum suggested value for R1 is 59kΩ. Although a larger value will further reduce quiescent current, it will also increase the impedance of the feedback node, making it more sensitive to external noise and interference. Table 1 summarizes the resistor values for various output voltages with R1 set to either 59kΩ for good noise immunity or 316kΩ for reduced no load input current. The adjustable version of the AAT1106, combined with an external feed forward capacitor (C2 in Figure 2), delivers enhanced transient response for extreme pulsed load applications. The addition of the feed forward capacitor typically requires a larger output capacitor C3 for stability. The external resistor sets the output voltage according to the following equation: 1106.2007.07.1.0 V R2 = OUT - 1 · R1 0.6V VOUT 1.8V R1 = 59k Ω) R2 (kΩ VOUT (V) 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.8 1.85 2.0 2.5 3.3 VIN 2.5V to 5.5V or 19.6 29.4 39.2 49.9 59.0 68.1 78.7 88.7 118 124 137 187 267 Ω R1 = 316kΩ Ω) R2 (kΩ 105 158 210 261 316 365 422 475 634 655 732 1000 1430 Table 1: Resistor Selection for Output Voltage Setting; Standard 1% Resistor Values Substituted Closest to the Calculated Values. Inductor Selection For most designs, the AAT1106 operates with inductor values of 1µH to 4.7µH. Low inductance values are physically smaller, but require faster switching, which results in some efficiency loss. The inductor value can be derived from the following equation: L= VOUT · (VIN - VOUT) VIN · ∆IL · fOSC Where ∆IL is inductor ripple current. Large value inductors lower ripple current and small value inductors result in high ripple currents. Choose inductor ripple current approximately 35% of the maximum load current 600mA, or ∆IL = 210mA. 11 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter Part Sumida CR43 Sumida CDRH4D18 Toko D312C L (µH) 1.4 2.2 3.3 4.7 1.0 2.2 3.3 4.7 1.5 2.2 3.3 4.7 Ω) Max DCR (mΩ 56.2 71.2 86.2 108.7 4.5 75 110 162 120 140 180 240 Rated DC Current (A) Size WxLxH (mm) 2.52 1.75 1.44 1.15 1,72 1.32 1.04 0.84 1.29 1.14 0.98 0.79 4.5x4.0x3.5 4.7x4.7x2.0 3.6x3.6x1.2 Table 2: Typical Surface Mount Inductors. For output voltages above 2.0V, when light-load efficiency is important, the minimum recommended inductor size is 2.2µH. For optimum voltage-positioning load transients, choose an inductor with DC series resistance in the 50mΩ to 150mΩ range. For higher efficiency at heavy loads (above 200mA), or minimal load regulation (with some transient overshoot), the resistance should be kept below 100mΩ. The DC current rating of the inductor should be at least equal to the maximum load current plus half the ripple current to prevent core saturation (600mA + 105mA). Table 2 lists some typical surface mount inductors that meet target applications for the AAT1106. Manufacturer's specifications list both the inductor DC current rating, which is a thermal limitation, and the peak current rating, which is determined by the saturation characteristics. The inductor should not show any appreciable saturation under normal load conditions. Some inductors may meet the peak and average current ratings yet result in excessive losses due to a high DCR. Always consider the losses associated with the DCR and its effect on the total converter efficiency when selecting an inductor. For example, the 2.2µH CR43 series inductor selected from Sumida has a 71.2mΩ DCR and a 1.75ADC current rating. At full load, the inductor DC loss is 25mW which gives a 2.8% loss in efficiency for a 600mA, 1.5V output. 12 Slope Compensation The AAT1106 step-down converter uses peak current mode control with a unique adaptive slope compensation scheme to maintain stability with lower value inductors for duty cycles greater than 50%. Using lower value inductors provides better overall efficiency and also makes it easier to standardize on one inductor for different required output voltage levels. In order to do this and keep the step-down converter stable when the duty cycle is greater than 50%, the AAT1106 separates the slope compensation into 2 phases. The required slope compensation is automatically detected by an internal circuit using the feedback voltage VFB before the error amp comparison to VREF. VREF VFB Error Amp When below 50% duty cycle, the slope compensation is 0.284A/µs; but when above 50% duty cycle, the slope compensation is set to 1.136A/µs. The output inductor value must be selected so the inductor current down slope meets the internal slope compensation requirements. 1106.2007.07.1.0 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter Below 50% duty cycle, the slope compensation requirement is: V VO · 1- O VIN VIN CIN = VPP - ESR · FS IO 1.25 m= = 0.284A/µs 2·L VO V 1 · 1 - O = for VIN = 2 · VO VIN VIN 4 Therefore: 1 CIN(MIN) = L = 0.625 = 2.2µH m Above 50% duty cycle, m= 5 = 1.136A/µs 2·L Therefore: 2.5 L = = 2.2µH m With these adaptive settings, a 2.2µH inductor can be used for all output voltages from 0.6V to 5V. Input Capacitor Selection The input capacitor reduces the surge current drawn from the input and switching noise from the device. The input capacitor impedance at the switching frequency shall be less than the input source impedance to prevent high frequency switching current passing to the input. A low ESR input capacitor sized for maximum RMS current must be used. Ceramic capacitors with X5R or X7R dielectrics are highly recommended because of their low ESR and small temperature coefficients. A 4.7µF ceramic capacitor is sufficient for most applications. To estimate the required input capacitor size, determine the acceptable input ripple level (VPP) and solve for C. The calculated value varies with input voltage and is a maximum when VIN is double the output voltage. 1106.2007.07.1.0 VPP - ESR · 4 · FS IO Always examine the ceramic capacitor DC voltage coefficient characteristics when selecting the proper value. For example, the capacitance of a 10µF, 6.3V, X5R ceramic capacitor with 5.0V DC applied is actually about 6µF. The maximum input capacitor RMS current is: VO V · 1- O VIN VIN IRMS = IO · The input capacitor RMS ripple current varies with the input and output voltage and will always be less than or equal to half of the total DC load current VO V · 1- O = VIN VIN D · (1 - D) = 0.52 = 1 2 for VIN = 2 x VO IRMS(MAX) = IO 2 The term VIN VIN appears in both the input voltage ripple and input capacitor RMS current equations and is at maximum when VO is twice VIN. This is why the input voltage ripple and the input capacitor RMS current ripple are a maximum at 50% duty cycle. The input capacitor provides a low impedance loop for the edges of pulsed current drawn by the AAT1106. Low ESR/ESL X7R and X5R ceramic capacitors are ideal for this function. To minimize stray inductance, the capacitor should be placed as VO V · 1- O 13 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter closely as possible to the IC. This keeps the high frequency content of the input current localized, minimizing EMI and input voltage ripple. The proper placement of the input capacitor (C1) can be seen in the evaluation board layout in Figure 3. A laboratory test set-up typically consists of two long wires running from the bench power supply to the evaluation board input voltage pins. The inductance of these wires, along with the low-ESR ceramic input capacitor, can create a high Q network that may affect converter performance. This problem often becomes apparent in the form of excessive ringing in the output voltage during load transients. Errors in the loop phase and gain measurements can also result. Since the inductance of a short PCB trace feeding the input voltage is significantly lower than the power leads from the bench power supply, most applications do not exhibit this problem. In applications where the input power source lead inductance cannot be reduced to a level that does not affect the converter performance, a high ESR tantalum or aluminum electrolytic should be placed in parallel with the low ESR, ESL bypass ceramic. This dampens the high Q network and stabilizes the system. Output Capacitor Selection The output capacitor is required to keep the output voltage ripple small and to ensure regulation loop stability. The output capacitor must have low impedance at the switching frequency. Ceramic capacitors with X5R or X7R dielectrics are recommended due to their low ESR and high ripple current. The output ripple VOUT is determined by: ∆VOUT ≤ VOUT · (VIN - VOUT) 1 · ESR + VIN · fOSC · L 8 · fOSC · C3 The output capacitor limits the output ripple and provides holdup during large load transitions. A 4.7µF to 10µF X5R or X7R ceramic capacitor typically provides sufficient bulk capacitance to stabilize the output during large load transitions and has the ESR and ESL characteristics necessary for low output ripple. The output voltage droop due to a load transient is dominated by the capacitance of the ceramic output capacitor. During a step increase in load current, the ceramic output capacitor alone supplies the load current until the loop responds. Within two 14 or three switching cycles, the loop responds and the inductor current increases to match the load current demand. The relationship of the output voltage droop during the three switching cycles to the output capacitance can be estimated by: COUT = 3 · ∆ILOAD VDROOP · FS Once the average inductor current increases to the DC load level, the output voltage recovers. The above equation establishes a limit on the minimum value for the output capacitor with respect to load transients. The internal voltage loop compensation also limits the minimum output capacitor value to 4.7µF. This is due to its effect on the loop crossover frequency (bandwidth), phase margin, and gain margin. Increased output capacitance will reduce the crossover frequency with greater phase margin. The maximum output capacitor RMS ripple current is given by: 1 IRMS(MAX) = VOUT · (VIN(MAX) - VOUT) L · F · VIN(MAX) 2· 3 · Dissipation due to the RMS current in the ceramic output capacitor ESR is typically minimal, resulting in less than a few degrees rise in hot-spot temperature. Thermal Calculations There are three types of losses associated with the AAT1106 step-down converter: switching losses, conduction losses, and quiescent current losses. Conduction losses are associated with the RDS(ON) characteristics of the power output switching devices. Switching losses are dominated by the gate charge of the power output switching devices. At full load, assuming continuous conduction mode(CCM), a simplified form of the losses is given by: PTOTAL = IO2 · (RDSON(HS) · VO + RDSON(LS) · [VIN - VO]) VIN + (tsw · F · IO + IQ) · VIN 1106.2007.07.1.0 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter IQ is the step-down converter quiescent current. The term tsw is used to estimate the full load stepdown converter switching losses. For the condition where the step-down converter is in dropout at 100% duty cycle, the total device dissipation reduces to: PTOTAL = IO2 · RDSON(HS) + IQ · VIN Since RDS(ON), quiescent current, and switching losses all vary with input voltage, the total losses should be investigated over the complete input voltage range. Given the total losses, the maximum junction temperature can be derived from the θJA for the TSOT23-5 package which is 150°C/W. TJ(MAX) = PTOTAL · ΘJA + TAMB Layout Guidance When laying out the PC board, the following steps should be taken to ensure proper operation of the AAT1106. These items are also illustrated graphically in Figure 3. 1106.2007.07.1.0 1. The power traces (GND, LX, IN) should be kept short, direct, and wide to allow large current flow. Place sufficient multiply-layer pads when needed to change the trace layer. 2. The input capacitor (C1) should connect as closely as possible to IN (Pin 4) and GND (Pin 2). 3. The output capacitor C3 and L1 should be connected as closely as possible. The connection of L1 to the LX pin should be as short as possible and there should not be any signal lines under the inductor. 4. The feedback FB trace or OUT pin (Pin 5) should be separate from any power trace and connect as closely as possible to the load point. Sensing along a high-current load trace will degrade DC load regulation. If external feedback resistors are used, they should be placed as closely as possible to the FB pin (Pin 5) to minimize the length of the high impedance feedback trace. 5. The resistance of the trace from the load return to the GND (Pin 2) should be kept to a minimum. This will help to minimize any error in DC regulation due to differences in the potential of the internal signal ground and the power ground. 15 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter VIN 2.5V to 5.5V C1 4.7µF IN EN AAT1106-0.6 GND LX FB L1 2.2µH C2 22pF R2 634K VOUT 1.8V C3 10µF R1 316K a: Top Layer b: Internal GND Plane c: Bottom Layer d: Middle Layer Figure 3: AAT1106 Four-Layer Layout Example with the Internal GND Plane. 16 1106.2007.07.1.0 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter Ordering Information Output Voltage Adj. 0.6 to VIN Fixed 1.5V Fixed 1.8V Package Marking1 TSOT23-5 TSOT23-5 TSOT23-5 VVXYY VXXYY VYXYY Part Number (Tape & Reel)2 AAT1106ICB-0.6-T1 AAT1106ICB-1.5-T1 AAT1106ICB-1.8-T1 All AnalogicTech products are offered in Pb-free packaging. The term “Pb-free” means semiconductor products that are in compliance with current RoHS standards, including the requirement that lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.analogictech.com/pbfree. Package Information3 TSOT23-5 1.90 BSC 0.40 ± 0.10 0.95 BSC 0.127 ± 0.55 1.60 ± 0.10 2.80 ± 0.25 Detail "A" End View Top View 2.95 ± 0.15 1.00 ± 0.10 0° 0.000 All dimensions in millimeters. + 0.130 - 0.000 Side View +10° -0° 0.45 ± 0.15 Detail "A" 1. XYY = assembly and date code. 2. Sample stock is generally held on part numbers listed in BOLD. 3. Package outline exclusive of mold flash and metal burr. 1106.2007.07.1.0 17 AAT1106 600mA Step-Down Converter © Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. AnalogicTech cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in an AnalogicTech product. 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