ANALOGICTECH AAT2500M

AAT2500M
400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO
General Description
Features
The AAT2500M is a high efficiency 400mA stepdown converter and 300mA low dropout (LDO) linear regulator for applications where power efficiency and solution size are critical. The typical input
power source can be a single-cell Lithium-ion/polymer battery or a 5V or 3.3V power bus.
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VIN Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
Output Current:
— Step-Down Converter: 400mA
— LDO: 300mA
Low Quiescent Current
— 130µA Combined for Both Step-Down
Converter plus LDO
90% Efficient Step-down Converter (at 100mA)
Integrated Power Switches
100% Duty Cycle
1.8MHz Switching Frequency
Current Limit Protection
Automatic Soft-Start
Over Temperature Protection
TSOPJW-12 Package
-40°C to +85°C Temperature Range
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The step-down converter is capable of delivering up
to 400mA output current, uses a typical switching
frequency of 1.8MHz to greatly reduce the size of
external components, offers high speed turn-on and
maintains a low 25µA no load quiescent current.
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The LDO is capable of delivering up to 300mA output current.
The AAT2500M is available in the Pb-free, spacesaving 12-pin TSOPJW package and is rated over
the -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range.
SystemPower™
Applications
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Cellular Phones
Digital Cameras
Handheld Instruments
Micro Hard Disc Drives
Microprocessor / DSP Core / IO Power
Optical Storage Devices
PDAs and Handheld Computers
Portable Media Players
Typical Application
AAT2500M
2.7V to 5.5V
Input Supply
IN_BUCK
LX
4.7µF
IN_LDO
1µF
VOUT_BUCK
2.2µH
R1
FB_BUCK
R2
VOUT(LDO)
OUT_LDO
C2
4.7µF
Enable Buck
EN_BUCK
Enable LDO
EN_LDO
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C1
2.2µF
AGND PGND
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400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO
Pin Descriptions
Pin #
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8, 9, 10, 11
12
LX
PGND
EN_BUCK
EN_LDO
FB_BUCK
OUT_LDO
IN_LDO
AGND
IN_BUCK
Function
Step-down converter switching node.
Power ground for step-down converter.
Enable pin for step-down converter.
Enable pin for LDO.
Feedback input pin for step-down converter. Regulated at 0.6V for adjustable version.
LDO power output.
Input supply voltage for LDO.
Analog signal ground.
Input supply voltage for step-down converter.
Pin Configuration
TSOPJW-12
(Top View)
LX
PGND
EN_BUCK
EN_LDO
FB_BUCK
OUT_LDO
2
1
12
2
11
3
10
4
9
5
8
6
7
IN_BUCK
AGND
AGND
AGND
AGND
IN_LDO
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Absolute Maximum Ratings1
Symbol
VP
AGND, PGND
VEN, VFB
IOUT
TJ
TS
TLEAD
Description
Input Voltage
Ground Pins
Enable and Feedback Pins
Maximum DC Output Current (continuous)
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Soldering Temperature (at leads, 10 sec)
Value
Units
-0.3 to 6.0
-0.3 to +0.3
VIN + 0.3
1000
-40 to 150
-65 to 150
300
V
V
V
mA
°C
°C
°C
Value
Units
110
909
°C/W
mW
Thermal Information
Symbol
θJA
PD
Description
2
Thermal Resistance
Maximum Power Dissipation
1. Stresses above those listed in Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. Functional operation at conditions other than the operating conditions specified is not implied. Only one Absolute Maximum Rating should be applied at any one time.
2. Mounted on an FR4 board.
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400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO
Electrical Characteristics1
VIN_BUCK = VIN_LDO = 5.0V. TA = -40°C to +85°C unless noted otherwise. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.
Symbol
Description
Conditions
Power Supply
VINBUCK,
Input Voltage
VINLDO
VUVLO
Under-Voltage Lockout
IQ
Quiescent Current
ISHDN
Shutdown Current
Step-Down Converter
VFB
Feedback Voltage Tolerance
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ILXLEAK
LX Reverse Leakage Current
IFB
Feedback Leakage
ILIM
P-Channel Current Limit
RDS(ON)H
High Side Switch On Resistance
RDS(ON)L
Low Side Switch On Resistance
∆VOUT/VOUT Load Regulation
∆VOUT/VOUT Line Regulation
FOSC
Oscillator Frequency
TS
Start-Up Time
LDO (VOUT = 3.3V)
VOUT
Output Voltage Tolerance
VOUT
Output Voltage Range
VIN
Typ
2.7
VIN Rising
VIN Falling
VEN = VIN, No Load
VEN = GND
No Load, TA = 25°C
IOUT = 0 to 400mA; VIN = 2.7 to 5.5V
VIN = 5.5V, VLX = 0 to VIN, VEN = GND
VFB = 1.0 V
Units
5.5
V
2.7
V
V
µA
µA
1.0
0.591
-3
-1.0
0.609
+3
1.0
0.2
V
%
µA
µA
A
Ω
Ω
%
%
MHz
µs
3.36
3
V
%
5.5
V
1.2
0.4
0.25
0.25
0.3
1.8
120
From Enable to Output Regulation
No Load, 25°C
IOUT = 0 to 300mA
Max
2.35
130
ILOAD = 0 to 400mA
VIN = 2.7V to 5.5V
Input Voltage
IOUT
Output Current
ILIM
Current Limit
VDO
Dropout Voltage3
∆VOUT/VOUT Load Regulation
∆VOUT/VOUT Line Regulation
TS
Start-Up Time
Logic Signals
VEN(L)
Enable Threshold Low
VEN(H)
Enable Threshold High
IEN(H)
Enable Current Consumption
Over-Temperature Shutdown
TSD
Threshold
Over-Temperature Shutdown
THYS
Hysteresis
Min
3.24
-3
VOUT +
VDO2
300
3.30
1
160
1.2
0.6
100
IOUT = 300mA
ILOAD = 0 to 300mA
VIN = 3.7V to 5.5V
From Enable to Output Regulation
240
0.6
1.5
-1.0
1.0
mA
A
mV
%
%
µs
V
V
µA
150
°C
15
°C
1. Specification over the -40°C to +85°C operating temperature ranges is assured by design, characterization and correlation with statistical process controls.
2. To calculate the minimum LDO input voltage, use the following equation: VIN(MIN) = VOUT(MAX) + VDO(MAX).
3. VDO is defined as VIN - VOUT when VOUT is 98% of nominal.
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Typical Characteristics
LDO Dropout Voltage vs. Temperature
LDO Dropout Characteristics
(VOUT = 3.3V)
3.5
180
IL = 300mA
Output Voltage (V)
Dropout Voltage (mV)
210
150
120
IL = 200mA
90
IL = 100mA
60
30
IL = 50mA
0
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
3.4
3.3
3.2
IOUT = 10mA
IOUT = 50mA
IOUT = 0.1mA
IOUT = 300mA
3.1
3.0
IOUT = 200mA
2.9
IOUT = 100mA
2.8
80
3.0
100
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Input Voltage (V)
Temperature (°C)
LDO Dropout Voltage vs. Output Current
No Load Quiescent Current vs. Input Voltage
(EN_BUCK = EN_LDO = VIN)
150
85°C
200
150
Input Current (µA)
Dropout Voltage (mV)
250
25°C
100
50
-40°C
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
90
70
-40°C
50
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
LDO Turn-Off Response Time
LDO Turn-On Time From Enable
(VIN = 5V; VOUT = 3.3V; IOUT = 300mA)
(VIN = 5V; VOUT = 3.3V; IOUT = 300mA)
0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
-1.0
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Enable Voltage (top) (V)
2
6
4
2
0
3
2
1
0
-1
Output Voltage (bottom)(V)
4
Output Voltage (bottom)(V)
6
Time (50ns/div)
6
Input Voltage (V)
Output Current (mA)
Enable Voltage (top) (V)
25°C
85°C
110
30
2.5
0
0
130
Time (40µs/div)
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LDO Line Transient Response
LDO Load Transient Response
(VIN = 4V to 5V; VOUT = 3.3V; IOUT = 300mA; COUT = 4.7µF)
(1mA to 300mA; VIN = 5V; VOUT = 3.3V; COUT = 4.7µF)
3.5
3.3
3.1
Output Voltage (top) (V)
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3.7
3.5
3.3
3.1
2.9
300mA
0.4
0.2
1mA
0.0
-0.2
Time (40µs/div)
Output Current (bottom) (A)
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Output Voltage (bottom) (V)
Input Voltage (top) (V)
Typical Characteristics
Time (100µs/div)
LDO VIH and VIL vs. Input Voltage
1.2
VIH
VIH and VIL (V)
1.1
1.0
0.9
VIL
0.8
0.7
0.6
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
Input Voltage (V)
Step-Down Converter Switching
Frequency vs. Input Voltage
Step-Down Converter Switching
Frequency vs. Temperature
VOUT = 1.8V
2
1
VOUT = 1.2V
0
-1
-2
-3
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
Input Voltage (V)
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Switching Frequency (MHz)
Frequency Variation (%)
(IOUT = 400mA)
3
4.7
5.1
5.5
(VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.8V)
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.5
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
Temperature (°C)
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Typical Characteristics
Step-Down Converter Efficiency vs. Load
Step-Down Converter DC Regulation
(VOUT = 1.8V; L = 2.2µH)
(VOUT = 1.8V; L = 2.2µH)
1.0
100
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 2.7V
80
Output Error (%)
Efficiency (%)
90
70
60
50
VIN = 4.2V
40
VIN = 5.5V
30
VIN = 3.3V, 4.2V, 5.5V
0.5
0.0
VIN = 2.7V
-0.5
-1.0
20
0.1
1
10
100
0.1
1000
1
Output Current (mA)
100
1000
Output Current (mA)
Step-Down Converter Efficiency vs. Load
Step-Down Converter DC Regulation
(VOUT = 1.2V; L = 2.2µH)
(VOUT = 1.2V; L = 2.2µH)
1.0
100
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 2.7V
80
Output Error (%)
90
Efficiency (%)
10
70
VIN = 5V
60
50
VIN = 4.2V
40
VIN = 3.6V to 5.5V
0.5
0.0
VIN = 2.7V
-0.5
30
20
0.1
1
10
100
-1.0
0.1
1000
10
100
Step-Down Converter Output Ripple
Step-Down Converter Output Ripple
(VOUT = 1.8V; VIN = 5V; IOUT = 1mA)
(VOUT = 1.8V; VIN = 5V; IOUT = 400mA)
1.79
0.2
0.1
0.0
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Output Voltage (top) (V)
1.80
1.82
1.81
1.80
1.79
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
Inductor Current (bottom) (A)
1.81
Time (10µs/div)
1000
Output Current (mA)
Inductor Current (bottom) (A)
Output Voltage (top) (V)
Output Current (mA)
1
Time (200ns/div)
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400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO
Typical Characteristics
Step-Down Converter Output
Voltage Error vs. Temperature
Step-Down Converter Output
Voltage Error vs. Temperature
(VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.2V; IOUT = 400mA)
Output Voltage Error (%)
Output Voltage Error (%)
(VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.8V; IOUT = 400mA)
1.0
0.5
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
1.0
0.5
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
100
-50
-25
0
Temperature (°C)
500
85°C
RDS(ON)L (mΩ
Ω)
RDS(ON)H (mΩ
Ω)
600
500
400
300
3
3.5
4
4.5
100
120°C
100°C
400
5
5.5
6
Input Voltage (V)
85°C
300
200
25°C
25°C
2.5
75
Step-Down Converter N-Channel
RDS(ON)L vs. Input Voltage
120°C
100°C
50
Temperature (°C)
Step-Down Converter P-Channel
RDS(ON)H vs. Input Voltage
700
25
100
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
Input Voltage (V)
Step-Down Converter Soft Start
6
4
2
0
-2
0.4
0.2
0.0
-0.2
Inductor Current (bottom) (A)
Enable Voltage (top) (V)
Output Voltage (middle) (V)
(VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.8V; IOUT = 400mA; CFF = Open)
Time (50µs/div)
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Typical Characteristics
Step-Down Converter Load Transient Response
Step-Down Converter Load Transient Response
(1mA to 400mA; VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.8V; COUT = 4.7µF)
(1mA to 400mA; VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.8V; COUT = 4.7µF; CFF = 100pF)
1mA
0.4
0.2
0.0
-0.2
Output Voltage (top) (V)
Output Voltage (top) (V)
400mA
2.0
1.8
400mA
1mA
0.4
0.2
0.0
-0.2
Time (100µs/div)
Output Current (middle) (A)
Inductor Current (bottom) (A)
1.8
Output Current (middle) (A)
Inductor Current (bottom) (A)
2.0
Time (100µs/div)
Step-Down Converter Load Transient Response
Step-Down Converter Load Transient Response
(1mA to 400mA; VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.2V; COUT = 4.7µF)
(1mA to 400mA; VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.2V; COUT = 4.7µF; CFF = 100pF)
0.4
0.2
0.0
-0.2
Output Voltage (top) (V)
Output Voltage (top) (V)
400mA
1mA
1.4
1.2
400mA
1mA
0.4
0.2
0.0
-0.2
Time (100µs/div)
Output Current (middle) (A)
Inductor Current (bottom) (A)
1.2
Output Current (middle) (A)
Inductor Current (bottom) (A)
1.4
Time (100µs/div)
Step-Down Converter Line Transient Response
Step-Down Converter Line Regulation
(VIN = 4V to 5V; VOUT = 1.8V; IOUT = 400mA; COUT = 4.7µF)
(VOUT = 1.2V; L = 2.2µH)
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1.8
1.7
1.6
1.5
Time (40µs/div)
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Accuracy (%)
Input Voltage (top) (V)
5
Output Voltage (bottom) (V)
6
IOUT = 0.1mA to 400mA
0.50
0.00
-0.50
-1.00
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
Input Voltage (V)
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400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO
Functional Block Diagram
IN_BUCK
Control Circuit
EN_BUCK
EN_LDO
Bias
LX
PGND
FB_BUCK
VCC
VCC
IN_LDO
OUT_LDO
Oscillator
RLDOFB1
RLDOFB2
AGND
Functional Description
Linear Regulator
The AAT2500M is a high performance power management IC comprised of a buck converter and a linear regulator. The buck converter is a high efficiency converter capable of delivering up to 400mA.
Operating at 1.8MHz, the converter requires only
three external power components (CIN, COUT, and
LX) and is stable with a ceramic output capacitor.
The linear regulator delivers 300mA and is also stable with ceramic capacitors.
The advanced circuit design of the linear regulator
has been specifically optimized for very fast startup and shutdown timing. This proprietary LDO has
also been tailored for superior transient response
characteristics. These traits are particularly important for applications that require fast power supply
timing.
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The high-speed turn-on capability is enabled
through implementation of a fast-start control cir-
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cuit, which accelerates the power-up behavior of
fundamental control and feedback circuits within
the LDO regulator. Fast turn-off time response is
achieved by an active output pull-down circuit,
which is enabled when the LDO regulator is
placed in shutdown mode. This active fast shutdown circuit has no adverse effect on normal
device operation. The LDO regulator output has
been specifically optimized to function with lowcost, low-ESR ceramic capacitors; however, the
design will allow for operation over a wide range
of capacitor types.
The regulator comes with complete short-circuit
and thermal protection. The combination of these
two internal protection circuits gives a comprehensive safety system to guard against extreme
adverse operating conditions.
The regulator features an enable/disable function.
This pin (EN_LDO) is active high and is compatible
with CMOS logic. To assure the LDO regulator will
switch on, the EN_LDO turn-on control level must
be greater than 1.5V. The LDO regulator will go into
the disable shutdown mode when the voltage on
the EN_LDO pin falls below 0.6V. If the enable
function is not needed in a specific application, it
may be tied to VIN_LDO to keep the LDO regulator in
a continuously on state.
AAT2500M
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1
VP_BUCK
VIN
C1
10µF
LX
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The AAT2500M buck is a constant frequency peak
current mode PWM converter with internal compensation. It is designed to operate with an input
voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V. The output voltage
ranges from 0.6V to the input voltage. The 0.6V
fixed model shown in Figure 1 is also the
adjustable version and is externally programmable
with a resistive divider, as shown in Figure 2. The
converter MOSFET power stage is sized for
400mA load capability with up to 92% efficiency.
Light load efficiency is close to 80% at a 500µA
load.
AAT2500M
L1
4.7µH
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VOUT _BUCK
VIN
C1
10µF
EN_LDO
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OUT_LDO
AGND
2
C1
4.7µF
11
EN_BUCK
AGND
EN_LDO
AGND
VOUT_LDO
AGND
Figure 1: AAT2500M Fixed Output.
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OUT_LDO
AGND
2
C4
4.7µF
C8
100pF
10
6
8
PGND
FB_BUCK
4
AGND
VOUT_BUCK
R1
5
IN_LDO
3
10
L1
4.7uH
LX
7
AGND
6
1
VP_BUCK
11
EN_BUCK
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FB_BUCK
3
C4
4.7µF
When the regulator is in shutdown mode, an internal
1.5kΩ resistor is connected between OUT and GND.
This is intended to discharge COUT when the LDO
regulator is disabled. The internal 1.5KΩ resistor
has no adverse impact on device turn-on time.
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IN_LDO
VOUT_LDO
The IN_LDO input powers the internal reference,
oscillator, and bias control blocks. For this reason,
the IN_LDO input must be connected to the input
power source to provide power to both the LDO
and step-down converter functions.
R2
59k
C1
4.7µF
8
PGND
AGND
Figure 2: AAT2500M with Adjustable Step-Down
Output and Enhanced Transient Response.
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Soft Start
The AAT2500M soft-start control prevents output
voltage overshoot and limits inrush current when
either the input power or the enable input is
applied. When pulled low, the enable input forces
the converter into a low-power, non-switching state
with a bias current of less than 1µA.
Low Dropout Operation
For conditions where the input voltage drops to the
output voltage level, the converter duty cycle
increases to 100%. As 100% duty cycle is
approached, the minimum off-time initially forces
the high side on-time to exceed the 1.8MHz clock
cycle and reduce the effective switching frequency.
Once the input drops below the level where the output can be regulated, the high side P-channel
MOSFET is turned on continuously for 100% duty
cycle. At 100% duty cycle, the output voltage tracks
the input voltage minus the IR drop of the high side
P-channel MOSFET RDS(ON).
Low Supply
The under-voltage lockout (UVLO) guarantees sufficient VIN bias and proper operation of all internal
circuitry prior to activation.
Fault Protection
For overload conditions, the peak inductor current is
limited. Thermal protection disables switching when
the internal dissipation or ambient temperature
becomes excessive. The junction over-temperature
threshold is 150°C with 15°C of hysteresis.
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Applications Information
LDO Regulator
Input and Output Capacitors: An input capacitor
is not required for basic operation of the linear regulator. However, if the AAT2500M is physically
located at a reasonable distance from an input
power source, an input capacitor (C3) will be needed for stable operation. Typically, a 1µF or larger
capacitor is recommended for C3 in most applications. C3 should be located as closely to the input
voltage (IN_LDO) pin as practically possible.
An input capacitor greater than 1µF will offer superior input line transient response and maximize
power supply ripple rejection. Ceramic, tantalum,
or aluminum electrolytic capacitors may be selected for C3. There is no specific capacitor ESR
requirement for C3. However, for 300mA LDO regulator output operation, ceramic capacitors are recommended for C3 due to their inherent capability
over tantalum capacitors to withstand input current
surges from low impedance sources such as batteries in portable devices.
For proper load voltage regulation and operational
stability, a capacitor is required between the
OUT_LDO and AGND pins. The output capacitor
(C4) connection to the LDO regulator ground pin
should be made as directly as practically possible
for maximum device performance. Since the regulator has been designed to function with very low
ESR capacitors, ceramic capacitors in the 1.0µF to
10µF range are recommended for best performance. Applications utilizing the exceptionally low
output noise and optimum power supply ripple
rejection should use 2.2µF or greater for C4. In low
output current applications, where output load is
less than 10mA, the minimum value for C4 can be
as low as 0.47µF.
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Equivalent Series Resistance: ESR is a very
important characteristic to consider when selecting a
capacitor. ESR is the internal series resistance associated with a capacitor that includes lead resistance,
internal connections, size and area, material composition, and ambient temperature. Typically, capacitor
ESR is measured in milliohms for ceramic capacitors
and can range to more than several ohms for tantalum or aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
Step-Down Converter
Inductor Selection: The step-down converter
uses peak current mode control with slope compensation to maintain stability for duty cycles
greater than 50%. The output inductor value must
be selected so the inductor current down slope
meets the internal slope compensation requirements. The internal slope compensation for the
adjustable and low-voltage fixed versions of the
AAT2500M is 0.24A/µsec. This equates to a slope
compensation that is 35% of the inductor current
down slope for a 1.5V output and 2.2µH inductor.
m=
0.35 ⋅ VO 0.35 ⋅ 1.5V
A
=
= 0.24
L
2.2µH
µsec
This is the internal slope compensation for the
adjustable (VO = 0.6V) version or low output voltage fixed versions. When externally programming
the 0.6V version to 2.5V, the calculated inductance
is 3.75µH.
L=
0.35 ⋅ VO
=
m
= 1.5
µsec
0.35 ⋅ VO
≈ 1.5 A ⋅ VO
A
0.24A µsec
µsec
⋅ 2.5V = 3.75µH
A
In this case, a standard 4.7µH value is selected.
For high output voltage fixed versions (2.5V and
above), m = 0.48A/µsec. Table 1 displays inductor
values for the AAT2500M fixed and adjustable
options.
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.
The 2.2µH CDRH3D16 series inductor selected
from Sumida has a 59mΩ DCR and a 1.3A DC current rating. At full load, the inductor DC loss is
9.4mW which gives a 1.5% loss in efficiency for a
400mA, 1.5V output.
Configuration
Output Voltage
Inductor
Slope Compensation
0.6V Adjustable With
External Resistive Divider
0.6V to 2.0V
2.2µH
0.24A/µsec
2.5V
4.7µH
0.24A/µsec
0.6V to 2.0V
2.2µH
0.24A/µsec
2.5V to 3.3V
2.2µH
0.48A/µsec
Fixed Output
Table 1: Inductor Values.
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for VIN = 2 · VO
Input Capacitor
Select a 4.7µF to 10µF X7R or X5R ceramic capacitor for the input. To estimate the required input
capacitor size, determine the acceptable input ripple level (VPP) and solve for C2. The calculated
value varies with input voltage and is a maximum
when VIN_BUCK is double the output voltage (VO).
CIN =
V ⎞
VO ⎛
· 1- O
VIN ⎝
VIN ⎠
⎛ VPP
⎞
- ESR · FOSC
⎝ IO
⎠
1
⎛ VPP
⎞
- ESR · 4 · FOSC
⎝ 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:
IRMS = IO ·
VO ⎛
V ⎞
· 1- O
VIN ⎝
VIN ⎠
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 (output)
current.
VO ⎛
V ⎞
· 1- O =
VIN ⎝
VIN ⎠
14
D · (1 - D) =
0.52 =
VO
⎛
IO
2
VO ⎞
The term VIN · ⎝1 - VIN ⎠ appears in both the input voltage ripple and input capacitor RMS current equations and is a maximum when VIN_BUCK is twice
VOUT_BUCK. 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
AAT2500M. Low ESR/ESL X7R and X5R ceramic
capacitors are ideal for this function. To minimize
stray inductance, the capacitor should be placed as
closely as possible to the IC. This keeps the high
frequency content of the input current localized,
minimizing EMI and input voltage ripple.
VO ⎛
V ⎞ 1
· 1 - O = for VIN = 2 · VO
VIN ⎝
VIN ⎠ 4
CIN(MIN) =
IRMS(MAX) =
The proper placement of the input capacitor (C2)
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.
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Figure 3: AAT2500M Evaluation Board Top Side.
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
capacitor. This dampens the high Q network and
stabilizes the system.
Output Capacitor
The step-down converter 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
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 =
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VDROOP · FOSC
Figure 4: AAT2500M Evaluation Board
Bottom Side.
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:
IRMS(MAX) =
1
VOUT · (VIN(MAX) - VOUT)
L · FOSC · 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.
Adjustable Output Voltage Resistor
Selection
For applications requiring an adjustable output voltage (VO or VOUT), the 0.6V version can be externally
programmed. Resistors R1 and R2 of Figure 5 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 R2
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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 2 summarizes
the resistor values for various output voltages with
R2 set to either 59kΩ for good noise immunity or
221kΩ for reduced no load input current.
R2 = 59kΩ
R2 = 221kΩ
VOUT (V)
R1 (kΩ)
R1 (kΩ)
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.8
1.85
2.0
2.5
19.6
29.4
39.2
49.9
59.0
68.1
78.7
88.7
118
124
137
187
75
113
150
187
221
261
301
332
442
464
523
715
⎛ VOUT ⎞
⎛ 1.5V ⎞
R1 = V
-1 · R2 = 0.6V - 1 · 59kΩ = 88.5kΩ
⎝ REF ⎠
⎝
⎠
The adjustable version of the AAT2500M, combined with an external feedforward capacitor (C8 in
Figures 2 and 5), delivers enhanced transient
response for extreme pulsed load applications. The
addition of the feedforward capacitor typically
requires a larger output capacitor C1 for stability.
Table 2: Adjustable Resistor Values For Use
With 0.6V Step-Down Converter.
VIN1
3
2
1
3
2
1
LX1
LDO Input
LDO Enable
VOUT BUCK
C7
0.01µF
C1
4.7µF
L1
4.7µH
3
2
1
U1
AAT2500M
1
R1
Table 2
C8
n/a
2
3
4
5
R2
59k
C9
n/a
6
LX
Buck Enable
IN_BUCK
PGND
AGND
EN_BUCK
AGND
EN_LDO
AGND
FB_BUCK
AGND
OUT_LDO
C4
4.7µF
IN_LDO
12
11
10
C2
10µF
9
8
7
C3
10µF
GND
GND
VOUT LDO
Figure 5: AAT2500M Evaluation Board Schematic.
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Thermal Calculations
PCB Layout
There are three types of losses associated with the
AAT2500M 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 step-down converter and LDO losses is given by:
The following guidelines should be used to ensure
a proper layout.
PTOTAL =
IOBUCK2 · (RDSON(HS) · VOBUCK + RDSON(LS) · [VIN - VOBUCK])
VIN
+ (tsw · FOSC · IOBUCK + IQBUCK + IQLDO) · VIN + IOLDO · (VIN - VOLDO)
IQBUCK is the step-down converter quiescent current and IQLDO is the LDO quiescent current. The
term tsw is used to estimate the full load step-down
converter switching losses.
For the condition where the buck converter is in
dropout at 100% duty cycle, the total device dissipation reduces to:
1. The input capacitor C2 should connect as
closely as possible to IN_BUCK and PGND, as
shown in Figure 5.
2. The output capacitor and inductor should be
connected as closely as possible. The connection of the inductor to the LX pin should also be
as short as possible.
3. The feedback trace 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_BUCK pin. This prevents noise
from being coupled into the high impedance
feedback node.
4. The resistance of the trace from the load return
to GND 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.
PTOTAL = IOBUCK2 · RDSON(HS) + IOLDO · (VIN - VOLDO)
+ (IQBUCK + IQLDO) · 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
TSOPJW-12 package which is 110°C/W.
TJ(MAX) = PTOTAL · ΘJA + TAMB
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Step-Down Converter Design Example
Specifications
VOBUCK = 1.8V @ 400mA (adjustable using 0.6V version), Pulsed Load ∆ILOAD = 300mA
VOLDO = 3.3V @ 300mA
VIN
= 2.7V to 4.2V (3.6V nominal)
FOSC
= 1.8MHz
TAMB
= 85°C
1.8V Buck Output Inductor
L1 = 1.5
µsec
µsec
⋅ VOBUCK = 1.5
⋅ 1.8V = 2.7µH
A
A
(see Table 1)
For Sumida inductor CDRH3D16, 2.2µH, DCR = 59mΩ.
∆IL1 =
⎛ 1.8V ⎞
VOBUCK ⎛ VOBUCK⎞
1.8V
⋅ 1=
⋅ 1= 260mA
L1 ⋅ F ⎝
VIN ⎠ 2.2µH ⋅ 1.8MHz ⎝ 4.2V⎠
IPKL1 = IOBUCK +
∆IL1
= 0.4A + 0.130A = 0.53A
2
PL1 = IOBUCK2 ⋅ DCR = (0.4A)2 ⋅ 59mΩ = 9.4mW
1.8V Output Capacitor
VDROOP = 0.2V
COUT =
3 · ∆ILOAD
3 · 0.3A
=
= 2.5µF
VDROOP · FOSC 0.2V · 1.8MHz
IRMS =
(VOBUCK) · (VIN(MAX) - VOBUCK)
1
1.8V · (4.2V - 1.8V)
·
= 75mARMS
=
L1 · FOSC · VIN(MAX)
2 · 3 2.2µH · 1.8MHz · 4.2V
2· 3
1
·
Pesr = esr · IRMS2 = 5mΩ · (75mA)2 = 28.1µW
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Input Capacitor
Input Ripple VPP = 25mV
CIN =
IRMS =
1
⎛ VPP
⎞
- ESR · 4 · FOSC
⎝ IOBUCK
⎠
=
1
= 2.42µF
⎛ 25mV
⎞
- 5mΩ · 4 · 1.8MHz
⎝ 0.4A
⎠
IOBUCK
= 0.2ARMS
2
P = esr · IRMS2 = 5mΩ · (0.2A)2 = 0.2mW
AAT2500M Losses
PTOTAL =
IOBUCK2 · (RDSON(HS) · VOBUCK + RDSON(LS) · [VIN - VOBUCK])
VIN
+ (tsw · FOSC · IOBUCK + IQBUCK + IQLDO) · VIN + (VIN - VLDO) · ILDO
=
(0.4A)2 · (0.725Ω · 1.8V + 0.7Ω · [4.2V - 1.8V])
4.2V
+ (5ns · 1.8MHz · 0.4A + 50µA +125µA) · 4.2V + (4.2V - 3.3V) · 0.3A = 399mW
TJ(MAX) = TAMB + ΘJA · PLOSS = 85°C + (110°C/W) · 399mW = 129°C
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VOUT (V)
R1 (kΩ)
R1 (kΩ)
Adjustable Version
(0.6V device)
R2 = 59kΩ
R2 = 221kΩ1
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.8
1.85
2.0
2.5
19.6
29.4
39.2
49.9
59.0
68.1
78.7
88.7
118
124
137
187
75.0
113
150
187
221
261
301
332
442
464
523
715
VOUT (V)
R1 (kΩ)
Fixed Version
R2 Not Used
0.6-3.3V
0
L1 (µH)
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2 or 3.3
4.7
L1 (µH)
2.2
Table 3: Evaluation Board Component Values.
Manufacturer
Sumida
Sumida
MuRata
MuRata
Coilcraft
Coilcraft
Coiltronics
Part Number
Inductance
(µH)
Max DC
Current (A)
DCR
(Ω)
Size (mm)
LxWxH
Type
CDRH3D16-4R7
CDRH3D161HP-2R2
LQH32CN4R7M23
LQH32CN2R2M23
LPO3310-222
LPO3310-472
SD3118-4R7
4.7
2.2
4.7
2.2
2.2
4.7
4.7
0.90
1.30
0.45
0.60
1.10
0.80
0.98
0.11
0.059
0.20
0.13
0.15
0.27
0.122
3.8x3.8x1.8
4.0x4.0x1.8
2.5x3.2x2.0
2.5x3.2x2.0
3.3x3.3x1.0
3.3x3.3x1.0
3.1x3.1x1.85
Shielded
Shielded
Non-Shielded
Non-Shielded
Non-Shielded
Non-Shielded
Shielded
Table 4: Typical Surface Mount Inductors.
Manufacturer
MuRata
MuRata
MuRata
MuRata
Part Number
Value
Voltage
Temp. Co.
Case
GRM21BR61A475KA73L
GRM18BR60J475KE19D
GRM21BR60J106KE19
GRM21BR60J226ME39
4.7µF
4.7µF
10µF
22µF
10V
6.3V
6.3V
6.3V
X5R
X5R
X5R
X5R
0805
0603
0805
0805
Table 5: Surface Mount Capacitors.
1. For reduced quiescent current R2 = 221kΩ.
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Ordering Information
Voltage
Package
Buck Converter
LDO
Marking1
Part Number (Tape and Reel)2
TSOPJW-12
Adj ≥ 0.6V
3.3V
XLXYY
AAT2500MITP-AW-T1
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Legend
Voltage
Adjustable
(0.6V)
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
1.9
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.85
2.9
3.0
3.3
4.2
Code
A
B
E
G
I
Y
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
W
C
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Package Information
TSOPJW-12
2.85 ± 0.20
2.40 ± 0.10
0.10
0.20 +- 0.05
0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC
7° NOM
0.04 REF
0.055 ± 0.045
0.15 ± 0.05
+ 0.10
1.00 - 0.065
0.9625 ± 0.0375
3.00 ± 0.10
4° ± 4°
0.45 ± 0.15
0.010
2.75 ± 0.25
All dimensions in millimeters.
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