MICREL MIC24056

MIC24056
12V, 12A High-Efficiency Buck Regulator
SuperSwitcher II
General Description
Features
• HyperLight Load efficiency – up to 80% at 10mA
The Micrel MIC24056 is a constant-frequency,
synchronous DC/DC buck regulator featuring adaptive on• Hyper Speed Control architecture enables
time control architecture. The MIC24056 operates over a
− High delta V operation (VIN = 19V and VOUT = 0.8V)
supply range of 4.5V to 19V. It has an internal linear
− Small output capacitance
regulator which provides a regulated 5V to power the
• Input voltage range: 4.5V to 19V
internal control circuitry. MIC24056 operates at a constant
600kHz switching frequency in continuous-conduction
• Output current up to 12A
mode and can be used to provide up to 12A of output
• Up to 95% efficiency
current. The output voltage is adjustable down to 0.8V.
• Adjustable output voltage from 0.8V to 5.5V
®
Micrel’s HyperLight Load architecture provides the same
• ±1% FB accuracy
high efficiency and ultra-fast transient response as the
•
Any Capacitor™ stable − zero-to-high ESR
Hyper Speed Control architecture under medium to
• 600kHz switching frequency
heavy loads, but also maintains high efficiency under light
load conditions by transitioning to variable frequency,
• Power good (PG) output
discontinuous mode operation.
• Foldback current-limit and “hiccup” mode short-circuit
The MIC24056 offers a full suite of protection features to
protection
ensure protection of the IC during fault conditions. These
• Safe start-up into pre-biased loads
include undervoltage lockout to ensure proper operation
• –40°C to +125°C junction temperature range
under power-sag conditions, thermal shutdown, internal
•
Available in 28-pin 5mm × 6mm QFN package
soft start to reduce the inrush current, foldback currentlimit and “hiccup” mode short-circuit protection. The
Applications
MIC24056 includes a power good (PG) output to allow
simple sequencing.
• Servers, work stations
The 12A Hyper Speed Control part, MIC24055, is also
• Routers, switches, and telecom equipment
available on Micrel’s web site.
• Base stations
All support documentation can be found on Micrel’s web
site at: www.micrel.com.
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Typical Application
Efficiency (VIN = 12V)
vs. Output Current
100
95
5.0V
3.3V
2.5V
1.8V
1.5V
1.2V
1.0V
0.9V
0.8V
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
VIN = 12V
50
0
3
6
9
12
15
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
HyperLight Load is a registered trademark of Micrel, Inc.
Hyper Speed Control, SuperSwitcher II, and Any Capacitor are trademarks of Micrel, Inc.
Micrel Inc. • 2180 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel +1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
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MIC24056
Ordering Information
Part Number
Switching Frequency
MIC24056YJL
600kHz
Voltage
Package
Adjustable 28-Pin 5mm × 6mm QFN
Junction Temperature Range
Lead Finish
−40°C to +125°C
Pb-Free
Pin Configuration
28-Pin 5mm x 6mm QFN (JL)
(Top View)
Pin Description
Pin Number
Pin Name
1
PVDD
5V Internal Linear Regulator Output. PVDD supply is the power MOSFET gate drive supply voltage
and created by internal LDO from VIN. When VIN < +5.5V, PVDD should be tied to PVIN pins. A
2.2µF ceramic capacitor from the PVDD pin to PGND (Pin 2) must be place next to the IC.
2, 5, 6,
7, 8, 21
PGND
Power Ground. PGND is the ground path for the MIC24056 buck converter power stage. The
PGND pins connect to the low-side N-Channel internal MOSFET gate drive supply ground, the
sources of the MOSFETs, the negative terminals of input capacitors, and the negative terminals of
output capacitors. The loop for the power ground should be as small as possible and separate from
the signal ground (SGND) loop.
3
NC
No Connect.
4, 9,
10, 11, 12
SW
Switch Node Output. Internal connection for the high-side MOSFET source and low-side MOSFET
drain. Due to the high-speed switching on this pin, the SW pin should be routed away from sensitive
nodes.
PVIN
High-Side N-Internal MOSFET Drain Connection Input. The PVIN operating voltage range is from
4.5V to 19V. Input capacitors between the PVIN pins and the Power Ground (PGND) are required to
keep the connection short.
BST
Boost Output. Bootstrapped voltage to the high-side N-channel MOSFET driver. A Schottky diode is
connected between the PVDD pin and the BST pin. A boost capacitor of 0.1μF is connected between
the BST pin and the SW pin. Adding a small resistor at the BST pin can slow down the turn-on time
of high-side N-Channel MOSFETs.
13,14,15,
16,17,18,19
20
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Pin Number
Pin Name
Pin Function
Current Sense Input. The CS pin senses current by monitoring the voltage across the low-side
MOSFET during the OFF-time. The current sensing is necessary for short circuit protection. In order
to sense the current accurately, connect the low-side MOSFET drain to SW using a Kelvin
connection. The CS pin is also the high-side MOSFET’s output driver return.
22
CS
23
SGND
Signal Ground. SGND must be connected directly to the ground planes. Do not route the SGND pin to
the PGND Pad on the top layer (see PCB Layout Guidelines for details).
24
FB
Feedback Input. Input to the transconductance amplifier of the control loop. The FB pin is regulated to
0.8V. A resistor divider connecting the feedback to the output is used to adjust the desired output
voltage.
25
PG
Power Good Output. Open Drain Output. The PG pin is externally tied with a resistor to VDD. A high
output is asserted when VOUT > 92% of nominal.
26
EN
Enable Input. A logic level control of the output. The EN pin is CMOS-compatible. Logic high =
enable, logic low = shutdown. In the off state, supply current of the device is greatly reduced (typically
5µA). The EN pin should not be left floating.
27
VIN
Power Supply Voltage Input. Requires bypass capacitor to SGND.
VDD
5V Internal Linear Regulator Output. VDD supply is the power MOSFET gate drive supply voltage and
the supply bus for the IC. VDD is created by internal LDO from VIN. When VIN < +5.5V, VDD should
be tied to PVIN pins. A 1µF ceramic capacitor from the VDD pin to SGND pins must be place next to
the IC.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings(1)
Operating Ratings(3)
PVIN to PGND............................................... −0.3V to +29V
VIN to PGND ................................................. −0.3V to PVIN
PVDD, VDD to PGND ..................................... −0.3V to +6V
VSW , VCS to PGND ............................. −0.3V to (PVIN +0.3V)
VBST to VSW ........................................................ −0.3V to 6V
VBST to PGND .................................................. −0.3V to 35V
VFB, VPG to PGND ............................. −0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
VEN to PGND ....................................... −0.3V to (VIN +0.3V)
PGND to SGND............................................ −0.3V to +0.3V
Junction Temperature .............................................. +150°C
Storage Temperature (TS) ......................... −65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec) ........................ 260°C
(2)
ESD Rating ................................................. ESD Sensitive
Supply Voltage (PVIN, VIN) ............................ 4.5V to 19V
PVDD, VDD Supply Voltage (PVDD, VDD) ..... 4.5V to 5.5V
Enable Input (VEN) ................................................. 0V to VIN
Junction Temperature (TJ) ........................ −40°C to +125°C
Maximum Power Dissipation ...................................... Note 4
(4)
Package Thermal Resistance
5mm x 6mm QFN-28 (θJA) ................................ 28°C/W
5mm x 6mm QFN-28 (θJC) ............................... 2.5°C/W
Electrical Characteristics(5)
PVIN = VIN = VEN = 12V, VBST – VSW = 5V; TA = 25°C, unless noted. Bold values indicate –40°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C.
Parameter
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
19
V
Power Supply Input
4.5
Input Voltage Range (VIN, PVIN)
Quiescent Supply Current
VFB = 1.5V (non-switching)
Shutdown Supply Current
VEN = 0V
450
750
µA
5
10
µA
VDD Supply Voltage
VDD Output Voltage
VIN = 7V to 19V, IDD = 40mA
4.8
5
5.4
V
VDD UVLO Threshold
VDD Rising
3.7
4.2
4.5
V
VDD UVLO Hysteresis
Dropout Voltage (VIN – VDD)
400
IDD = 25mA
380
mV
600
mV
5.5
V
DC/DC Controller
Output-Voltage Adjust Range
(VOUT)
0.8
Reference
Feedback Reference Voltage
0°C ≤ TJ ≤ 85°C (±1.0%)
0.792
0.8
0.808
–40°C ≤ TJ ≤ 125°C (±1.5%)
0.788
0.8
0.812
Load Regulation
IOUT = 3A to 12A (Continuous Mode)
0.25
Line Regulation
VIN = 4.5V to 19V
0.25
FB Bias Current
VFB = 0.8V
50
V
%
%
500
nA
Notes:
1.
Exceeding the absolute maximum rating may damage the device.
2.
Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions recommended. Human body model, 1.5kΩ in series with 100pF.
3.
The device is not guaranteed to function outside operating range.
4.
PD(MAX) = (TJ(MAX) – TA)/ θJA, where θJA depends upon the printed circuit layout. A 5 square inch 4 layer, 0.62”, FR-4 PCB with 2oz finish copper
weight per layer is used for the θJA.
5.
Specification for packaged product only.
6.
Measured in test mode.
7.
The maximum duty-cycle is limited by the fixed mandatory off-time tOFF of typically 300ns.
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Electrical Characteristics(5) (Continued)
PVIN = VIN = VEN = 12V, VBST – VSW = 5V; TA = 25°C, unless noted. Bold values indicate −40°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C.
Parameter
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Enable Control
1.8
EN Logic Level High
V
0.6
V
6
30
µA
600
750
kHz
EN Logic Level Low
EN Bias Current
VEN = 12V
Oscillator
Switching Frequency
(6)
Maximum Duty Cycle
(7)
Minimum Duty Cycle
450
VFB = 0V
82
%
VFB = 1.0V
0
%
300
ns
3
ms
Minimum Off-Time
Soft-Start
Soft-Start time
Short-Circuit Protection
Current-Limit Threshold
Short-Circuit Current
VFB = 0.8V, TJ = 25°C
18.75
VFB = 0.8V, TJ = 125°C
17.36
21
38.5
38.5
A
VFB = 0V
12
A
Top-MOSFET RDS (ON)
ISW = 3A
13
mΩ
Bottom-MOSFET RDS (ON)
ISW = 3A
5.3
Internal FETs
mΩ
SW Leakage Current
VEN = 0V
60
VIN Leakage Current
VEN = 0V
25
µA
95
%VOUT
µA
Power Good
85
PG Threshold Voltage
Sweep VFB from Low to High
PG Hysteresis
Sweep VFB from High to Low
5.5
92
%VOUT
PG Delay Time
Sweep VFB from Low to High
100
µs
PG Low Voltage
Sweep VFB < 0.9 × VNOM, IPG = 1mA
70
TJ Rising
160
°C
15
°C
200
mV
Thermal Protection
Over-Temperature Shutdown
Over-Temperature Shutdown Hysteresis
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Typical Characteristics
VIN Operating Supply Current
vs. Input Voltage
10
60
0.6
0.4
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 0A
SWITCHING
0.2
VEN = 0V
REN = OPEN
30
15
4
7
10
13
16
7
10
13
16
19
4
7
10
0.796
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 3A
25
0.5%
0.0%
-0.5%
13
16
15
10
VOUT = 1.8V
0
4
19
20
5
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 3A to 12A
-1.0%
0.792
7
10
13
16
4
19
7
10
Enable Input Current
vs. Input Voltage
Switching Frequency
vs. Input Voltage
550
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 3A
12
8
4
95%
90%
85%
VFB = 0.8V
VEN = VIN
0
500
4
7
10
13
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
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16
19
19
100%
VPG THRESHOLD/VREF (%)
EN INPUT CURRENT (µA)
600
16
PG/VREF Ratio
vs. Input Voltage
16
650
13
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
700
19
30
CURRENT LIMIT (A)
TOTAL REGULATION (%)
0.800
16
Output Current Limit
vs. Input Voltage
1.0%
0.804
13
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Total Regulation
vs. Input Voltage
0.808
10
2
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Feedback Voltage
vs. Input Voltage
7
4
0
4
19
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4
6
VFB = 0.9V
IDD = 10mA
0
0.0
FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (V)
8
45
VDD VOLTAGE (V)
0.8
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
1.0
FREQUENCY (kHz)
VDD Output Voltage
vs. Input Voltage
VIN Shutdown Current
vs. Input Voltage
80%
4
7
10
13
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
6
16
19
4
7
10
13
16
19
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
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Typical Characteristics (Continued)
VIN Operating Supply Current
vs. Temperature
5
14
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 0A
SWITCHING
1.0
0.5
VDD THRESHOLD (V)
1.5
RISING
12
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
10
8
6
4
VIN = 12V
IOUT = 0A
VEN = 0V
2
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
-50
125
-25
50
75
100
-50
125
0.800
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 3A
LOAD REGULATION (%)
0.804
0.792
25
50
0.5%
0.0%
-0.5%
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT =3A to 12A
75
100
125
-25
0
25
50
75
100
-50
25
50
75
100
125
30
4
3
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 0A
500
125
20
15
10
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 1.8V
5
2
100
0
Output Current Limit
vs. Temperature
CURRENT LIMIT (A)
VDD (V)
550
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-25
25
600
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VIN = 4.5V to 19V
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 3A
TEMPERATURE (°C)
5
75
0.0%
VDD
vs. Temperature
650
50
125
0.1%
125
6
25
100
0.2%
-0.1%
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 3A
0
75
0.3%
TEMPERATURE (°C)
700
50
-0.2%
-50
Switching Frequency
vs. Temperature
-25
25
0.4%
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-50
0
Line Regulation
vs. Temperature
-1.0%
0
-25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
1.0%
-25
1
Load Regulation
vs. Temperature
0.808
FEEBACK VOLTAGE (V)
25
0
Feedback Voltage
vs. Temperature
-50
2
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0.796
FALLING
3
0
0
0.0
4
HYST
LINE REGULATION (%)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
2.0
FREQUENCY (kHz)
VDD UVLO Threshold
vs. Temperature
VIN Shutdown Current
vs. Temperature
0
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
7
100
125
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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1.0%
1.819
0.804
0.800
0.796
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 1.8V
LINE REGULATION (%)
1.814
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.810
1.805
1.800
1.796
1.791
1.787
0
2
4
6
8
10
0
12
2
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
4
6
8
10
0
12
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
650
600
550
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 1.8V
10.5
4.6
3.8
3.4
80
75
70
65
VIN = 5V
50
3
6
9
12
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
IC Power Dissipation (VIN = 5V)
vs. Output Current
Die Temperature* (VIN = 5V)
vs. Output Current
15
0
3
6
9
12
15
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
Efficiency (VIN = 12V)
vs. Output Current
100
100
VIN = 5V
95
3.0
VOUT = 3.3V
2.5
2.0
1.5
VOUT = 0.8V
1.0
60
40
20
3
6
9
12
80
75
70
65
55
0
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
85
60
VIN = 5V
VOUT = 1.8V
0.5
0.0
5.0V
3.3V
2.5V
1.8V
1.5V
1.2V
1.0V
0.9V
0.8V
90
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
DIE TEMPERATURE (°C)
POWER DISSIPATION (W)
85
60
3.5
0
12
3.3V
2.5V
1.8V
1.5V
1.2V
1.0V
0.9V
0.8V
90
TA
25ºC
85ºC
125º
0
4.0
10
95
4.2
12
8
100
VIN = 5V
VFB < 0.8V
3.0
9
6
4
Efficiency (VIN = 5V)
vs. Output Current
55
500
7.5
2
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
5.0
6
VIN = 4.5V to 19V
VOUT = 1.8V
Output Voltage (VIN = 5V)
vs. Output Current
700
4.5
-0.5%
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
Switching Frequency
vs. Output Current
3
0.0%
-1.0%
1.782
0.792
0.5%
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 1.8V
EFFICIENCY (%)
FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (V)
0.808
FREQUENCY (kHz)
Line Regulation
vs. Output Current
Output Voltage
vs. Output Current
Feedback Voltage
vs. Output Current
VIN = 12V
50
0
2
4
6
8
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
10
12
0
3
6
9
12
15
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
Die Temperature* : The temperature measurement was taken at the hottest point on the MIC24056 case mounted on a 5 square inch 4 layer, 0.62 inch,
FR-4 PCB with 2oz finish copper weight per layer; see Thermal Measurement section. Actual results will depend upon the size of the PCB, ambient
temperature and proximity to other heat emitting components.
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Typical Characteristics (Continued)
IC Power Dissipation (VIN = 12V)
vs. Output Current
Die Temperature* (VIN = 12V)
vs. Output Current
4.5
100
VIN = 12V
3.5
DIE TEMPERATURE (°C)
POWER DISSIPATION (W)
4.0
VOUT = 5V
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
VOUT = 0.8V
1.0
80
60
40
20
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 1.8V
0.5
0
0.0
0
3
6
9
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
12
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
Die Temperature* : The temperature measurement was taken at the hottest point on the MIC24056 case mounted on a 5 square inch 4 layer, 0.62 inch,
FR-4 PCB with 2oz finish copper weight per layer; see Thermal Measurement section. Actual results will depend upon the size of the PCB, ambient
temperature and proximity to other heat emitting components.
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Functional Diagram
Figure 1. MIC24056 Block Diagram
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The maximum duty cycle is obtained from the 300ns
tOFF(min):
Functional Description
The MIC24056 is an adaptive ON-time synchronous
step-down DC/DC regulator with an internal 5V linear
regulator and a power good (PG) output. It is designed
to operate over a wide input voltage range from 4.5V to
19V and provides a regulated output voltage at up to
12A of output current. An adaptive ON-time control
scheme is employed in to obtain a constant switching
frequency and to simplify the control compensation.
Over-current protection is implemented without the use
of an external sense resistor. The device includes an
internal soft-start function which reduces the power
supply input surge current at start-up by controlling the
output voltage rise time.
Dmax =
Continuous Mode
In continuous mode, the output voltage is sensed by the
MIC24056 feedback pin FB via the voltage divider R1
and R2, and compared to a 0.8V reference voltage VREF
at the error comparator through a low gain
transconductance (gm) amplifier. If the feedback voltage
decreases and the output of the gm amplifier is below
0.8V, then the error comparator will trigger the control
logic and generate an ON-time period. The ON-time
period length is predetermined by the “FIXED tON
ESTIMATION” circuitry:
VOUT
VIN × 600kHz
Eq. 1
where VOUT is the output voltage and VIN is the power
stage input voltage.
At the end of the ON-time period, the internal high-side
driver turns off the high-side MOSFET and the low-side
driver turns on the low-side MOSFET. The OFF-time
period length depends upon the feedback voltage in
most cases. When the feedback voltage decreases and
the output of the gm amplifier is below 0.8V, the ON-time
period is triggered and the OFF-time period ends. If the
OFF-time period determined by the feedback voltage is
less than the minimum OFF-time tOFF(MIN), which is about
300ns, then the MIC24056 control logic will apply the
tOFF(MIN) instead. tOFF(MIN) is required to maintain enough
energy in the boost capacitor (CBST) to drive the highside MOSFET.
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= 1-
300ns
tS
Eq. 2
where tS = 1/600kHz = 1.66µs.
It is not recommended to use the MIC24056 with a OFFtime close to tOFF(MIN) during steady-state operation. Also,
as VOUT increases, the internal ripple injection will
increase and reduce the line regulation performance.
Therefore, the maximum output voltage of the MIC24056
should be limited to 5.5V and the maximum external
ripple injection should be limited to 200mV. Please refer
to “Setting Output Voltage” subsection in Application
Information for more details.
The actual ON-time and resulting switching frequency
will vary with the part-to-part variation in the rise and fall
times of the internal MOSFETs, the output load current,
and variations in the VDD voltage. Also, the minimum tON
results in a lower switching frequency in high VIN to VOUT
applications, such as 18V to 1.0V. The minimum tON
measured on the MIC24056 evaluation board is about
100ns. During load transients, the switching frequency is
changed due to the varying OFF-time.
To illustrate the control loop operation, both the steadystate and load transient scenarios will be analyzed.
Figure 2 shows the MIC24056 control loop timing during
steady-state operation. During steady-state, the gm
amplifier senses the feedback voltage ripple, which is
proportional to the output voltage ripple and the inductor
current ripple, to trigger the ON-time period. The ONtime is predetermined by the tON estimator. The
termination of the OFF-time is controlled by the feedback
voltage. At the valley of the feedback voltage ripple,
which occurs when VFB falls below VREF, the OFF period
ends and the next ON-time period is triggered through
the control logic circuitry.
Theory of Operation
The MIC24056 is able to operate in either continuous
mode or discontinuous mode. The operating mode is
determined by the output of the zero cross comparator
(ZC) as shown in Figure 1.
t ON(estimated) =
t S - t OFF(min)
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Unlike true current-mode control, the MIC24056 uses the
output voltage ripple to trigger an ON-time period. The
output voltage ripple is proportional to the inductor
current ripple if the ESR of the output capacitor is large
enough. The MIC24056 control loop has the advantage
of eliminating the need for slope compensation.
In order to meet the stability requirements, the
MIC24056 feedback voltage ripple should be in phase
with the inductor current ripple and large enough to be
sensed by the gm amplifier and the error comparator.
The recommended feedback voltage ripple is
20mV~100mV. If a low-ESR output capacitor is selected,
then the feedback voltage ripple may be too small to be
sensed by the gm amplifier and the error comparator.
Also, the output voltage ripple and the feedback voltage
ripple are not necessarily in phase with the inductor
current ripple if the ESR of the output capacitor is very
low. In these cases, ripple injection is required to ensure
proper operation. Please refer to “Ripple Injection”
subsection in Application Information for more details
about the ripple injection technique.
Figure 2. MIC24056 Control Loop Timing
Figure 3 shows the operation of the MIC24056 during a
load transient. The output voltage drops due to the
sudden load increase, which causes the VFB to be less
than VREF. This will cause the error comparator to trigger
an ON-time period. At the end of the ON-time period, a
minimum OFF-time tOFF(MIN) is generated to charge CBST
since the feedback voltage is still below VREF. Then, the
next ON-time period is triggered due to the low feedback
voltage. Therefore, the switching frequency changes
during the load transient, but returns to the nominal fixed
frequency once the output has stabilized at the new load
current level. With the varying duty cycle and switching
frequency, the output recovery time is fast and the
output voltage deviation is small in MIC24056 converter.
Discontinuous Mode
In continuous mode, the inductor current is always
greater than zero; however, at light loads the MIC24056
is able to force the inductor current to operate in
discontinuous mode. Discontinuous mode is where the
inductor current falls to zero, as indicated by trace (IL)
shown in Figure 4. During this period, the efficiency is
optimized by shutting down all the non-essential circuits
and minimizing the supply current. The MIC24056 wakes
up and turns on the high-side MOSFET when the
feedback voltage VFB drops below 0.8V.
The MIC24056 has a zero crossing comparator that
monitors the inductor current by sensing the voltage
drop across the low-side MOSFET during its ON-time. If
the VFB > 0.8V and the inductor current goes slightly
negative, then the MIC24056 automatically powers down
most of the IC circuitry and goes into a low-power mode.
Once the MIC24056 goes into discontinuous mode, both
LSD and HSD are low, which turns off the high-side and
low-side MOSFETs. The load current is supplied by the
output capacitors and VOUT drops. If the drop of VOUT
causes VFB to go below VREF, then all the circuits will
wake up into normal continuous mode. First, the bias
currents of most circuits reduced during the
discontinuous mode are restored, and then a tON pulse is
triggered before the drivers are turned on to avoid any
possible glitches. Finally, the high-side driver is turned
on. Figure 4 shows the control loop timing in
discontinuous mode.
Figure 3. MIC24056 Load Transient Response
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Current Limit
The MIC24056 uses the RDS(ON) of the internal low-side
power MOSFET to sense over-current conditions. This
method will avoid adding cost, board space and power
losses taken by a discrete current sense resistor. The
low-side MOSFET is used because it displays much
lower parasitic oscillations during switching than the
high-side MOSFET.
In each switching cycle of the MIC24056 converter, the
inductor current is sensed by monitoring the low-side
MOSFET in the OFF period. If the inductor current is
greater than 21A, then the MIC24056 turns off the highside MOSFET and a soft-start sequence is triggered.
This mode of operation is called “hiccup mode” and its
purpose is to protect the downstream load in case of a
hard short. The load current-limit threshold has a fold
back characteristic related to the feedback voltage as
shown in Figure 5.
Figure 4. MIC24056 Control Loop Timing
(Discontinuous Mode)
During discontinuous mode, the zero crossing
comparator and the current limit comparator are turned
off. The bias current of most circuits are reduced. As a
result, the total power supply current during
discontinuous mode is only about 450µA, allowing the
MIC24056 to achieve high efficiency in light load
applications.
VDD Regulator
The MIC24056 provides a 5V regulated output for input
voltage VIN ranging from 5.5V to 19V. When VIN < 5.5V,
VDD should be tied to PVIN pins to bypass the internal
linear regulator.
Soft-Start
Soft-start reduces the power supply input surge current
at startup by controlling the output voltage rise time. The
input surge appears while the output capacitor is
charged up. A slower output rise time will draw a lower
input surge current.
The MIC24056 implements an internal digital soft-start
by making the 0.8V reference voltage VREF ramp from 0
to 100% in about 3ms with 9.7mV steps. Therefore, the
output voltage is controlled to increase slowly by a staircase VFB ramp. Once the soft-start cycle ends, the
related circuitry is disabled to reduce current
consumption. VDD must be powered up at the same
time or after VIN to make the soft-start function correctly.
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Figure 5. MIC24056 Current-Limit Foldback Characteristic
Power Good (PG)
The power good (PG) pin is an open drain output which
indicates logic high when the output is nominally 92% of
its steady state voltage. A pull-up resistor of more than
10kΩ should be connected from PG to VDD.
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MOSFET Gate Drive
The block diagram (Figure 1) shows a bootstrap circuit,
consisting of D1 (a Schottky diode is recommended) and
CBST. This circuit supplies energy to the high-side drive
circuit. Capacitor CBST is charged, while the low-side
MOSFET is on, and the voltage on the SW pin is
approximately 0V. When the high-side MOSFET driver is
turned on, energy from CBST is used to turn the MOSFET
on. As the high-side MOSFET turns on, the voltage on
the SW pin increases to approximately VIN. Diode D1 is
reverse biased and CBST floats high while continuing to
keep the high-side MOSFET on. The bias current of the
high-side driver is less than 10mA so a 0.1μF to 1μF is
sufficient to hold the gate voltage with minimal droop for
the power stroke (high-side switching) cycle, i.e. ΔBST =
10mA x 1.67μs/0.1μF = 167mV. When the low-side
MOSFET is turned back on, CBST is then recharged
through D1. A small resistor RG, which is in series with
CBST, can be used to slow down the turn-on time of the
high-side N-channel MOSFET.
The drive voltage is derived from the VDD supply voltage.
The nominal low-side gate drive voltage is VDD and the
nominal high-side gate drive voltage is approximately
VDD – VDIODE, where VDIODE is the voltage drop across
D1. An approximate 30ns delay between the high-side
and low-side driver transitions is used to prevent current
from simultaneously flowing unimpeded through both
MOSFETs.
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Maximizing efficiency requires the proper selection of
core material and minimizing the winding resistance. The
high frequency operation of the MIC24056 requires the
use of ferrite materials for all but the most cost sensitive
applications. Lower cost iron powder cores may be used
but the increase in core loss will reduce the efficiency of
the power supply. This is especially noticeable at low
output power. The winding resistance decreases
efficiency at the higher output current levels. The
winding resistance must be minimized although this
usually comes at the expense of a larger inductor. The
power dissipated in the inductor is equal to the sum of
the core and copper losses. At higher output loads, the
core losses are usually insignificant and can be ignored.
At lower output currents, the core losses can be a
significant contributor. Core loss information is usually
available from the magnetics vendor. Copper loss in the
inductor is calculated by Equation 7:
Application Information
Inductor Selection
Values for inductance, peak, and RMS currents are
required to select the output inductor. The input and
output voltages and the inductance value determine the
peak-to-peak inductor ripple current. Generally, higher
inductance values are used with higher input voltages.
Larger peak-to-peak ripple currents will increase the
power dissipation in the inductor and MOSFETs. Larger
output ripple currents will also require more output
capacitance to smooth out the larger ripple current.
Smaller peak-to-peak ripple currents require a larger
inductance value and therefore a larger and more
expensive inductor. A good compromise between size,
loss and cost is to set the inductor ripple current to be
equal to 20% of the maximum output current. The
inductance value is calculated by Equation 3:
2
L=
PINDUCTOR(Cu) = IL(RMS) × RWINDING
VOUT × (VIN(max) − VOUT )
VIN(max) × fsw × 20% × IOUT(max)
Eq. 3
The resistance of the copper wire, RWINDING, increases
with the temperature. The value of the winding
resistance used should be at the operating temperature.
where:
fSW = switching frequency, 600kHz
20% = ratio of AC ripple current-to-DC output current
VIN(max) = maximum power stage input voltage
The peak-to-peak inductor current ripple is:
∆IL(pp) =
VOUT × (VIN(max) − VOUT )
VIN(max) × fsw × L
PWINDING(Ht) = RWINDING(20°C) × (1 + 0.0042 ×
Eq. 8
(TH – T20°C))
where:
TH = temperature of wire under full load
T20°C = ambient temperature
RWINDING(20°C) = room temperature winding resistance
(usually specified by the manufacturer)
Eq. 4
The peak inductor current is equal to the average output
current plus one half of the peak-to-peak inductor current
ripple.
IL(pk) = IOUT(max) + 0.5 × ΔIL(pp)
Output Capacitor Selection
The type of the output capacitor is usually determined by
its equivalent series resistance (ESR). Voltage and RMS
current capability are two other important factors for
selecting the output capacitor. Recommended capacitor
types are tantalum, low-ESR aluminum electrolytic, OSCON and POSCAP. The output capacitor’s ESR is
usually the main cause of the output ripple. The output
capacitor ESR also affects the control loop from a
stability point of view.
Eq. 5
2
The RMS inductor current is used to calculate the I R
losses in the inductor.
2
IL(RMS) = IOUT(max) +
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2
Eq. 6
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Input Capacitor Selection
The input capacitor for the power stage input VIN should
be selected for ripple current rating and voltage rating.
Tantalum input capacitors may fail when subjected to
high inrush currents, caused by turning the input supply
on. A tantalum input capacitor’s voltage rating should be
at least two times the maximum input voltage to
maximize reliability. Aluminum electrolytic, OS-CON, and
multilayer polymer film capacitors can handle the higher
inrush currents without voltage de-rating. The input
voltage ripple will primarily depend on the input
capacitor’s ESR. The peak input current is equal to the
peak inductor current, so:
The maximum value of ESR is calculated:
ESR COUT ≤
ΔVOUT(pp)
Eq. 9
ΔIL(PP)
where:
ΔVOUT(pp) = peak-to-peak output voltage ripple
ΔIL(PP) = peak-to-peak inductor current ripple
The total output ripple is a combination of the ESR and
output capacitance. The total ripple is calculated by
Equation 10:
2
ΔVOUT(pp)
ΔIL(PP)


 + ΔIL(PP) × ESR C
= 
OUT

C
×
f
×
8
OUT
SW


(
ΔVIN = IL(pk) × ESRCIN
)2
The input capacitor must be rated for the input current
ripple. The RMS value of input capacitor current is
determined at the maximum output current. Assuming
the peak-to-peak inductor current ripple is low:
Eq. 10
where:
D = Duty cycle
COUT = Output capacitance value
fSW = Switching frequency
ICIN(RMS) ≈ IOUT(max) × D × (1 − D)
ΔIL(PP)
Eq. 14
The power dissipated in the input capacitor is:
As described in the “Theory of Operation” subsection in
the Functional Description section, the MIC24056
requires at least 20mV peak-to-peak ripple at the FB pin
to make the gm amplifier and the error comparator
behave properly. Also, the output voltage ripple should
be in phase with the inductor current. Therefore, the
output voltage ripple caused by the output capacitors
value should be much smaller than the ripple caused by
the output capacitor ESR. If low-ESR capacitors, such
as ceramic capacitors, are selected as the output
capacitors, a ripple injection method should be applied to
provide enough feedback voltage ripple. Please refer to
the “Ripple Injection” subsection for more details.
The voltage rating of the capacitor should be twice the
output voltage for a tantalum and 20% greater for
aluminum electrolytic or OS-CON. The output capacitor
RMS current is calculated by Equation 11:
ICOUT (RMS) =
Eq. 13
2
PDISS(CIN) = ICIN(RMS) × ESRCIN
Eq. 15
Ripple Injection
The VFB ripple required for proper operation of the
MIC24056 gm amplifier and error comparator is 20mV to
100mV. However, the output voltage ripple is generally
designed as 1% to 2% of the output voltage. For a low
output voltage, such as a 1V, the output voltage ripple is
only 10mV to 20mV, and the feedback voltage ripple is
less than 20mV. If the feedback voltage ripple is so small
that the gm amplifier and error comparator can’t sense it,
then the MIC24056 will lose control and the output
voltage is not regulated. In order to have some amount
of VFB ripple, a ripple injection method is applied for low
output voltage ripple applications.
Eq. 11
12
The power dissipated in the output capacitor is:
2
PDISS(COUT ) = ICOUT (RMS) × ESR COUT
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The applications are divided into three situations
according to the amount of the feedback voltage ripple:
1. Enough ripple at the feedback voltage due to the
large ESR of the output capacitors.
As shown in Figure 6, the converter is stable without any
ripple injection. The feedback voltage ripple is:
ΔVFB(pp) =
R2
× ESR COUT × ΔIL (pp)
R1 + R2
Figure 8. Invisible Ripple at FB
Eq. 16
In this situation, the output voltage ripple is less than
20mV. Therefore, additional ripple is injected into the FB
pin from the switching node SW via a resistor Rinj and a
capacitor Cinj, as shown in Figure 8. The injected ripple
is:
where ΔIL(pp) is the peak-to-peak value of the inductor
current ripple.
2. Inadequate ripple at the feedback voltage due to the
small ESR of the output capacitors.
ΔVFB(pp) = VIN × K div × D × (1 - D) ×
The output voltage ripple is fed into the FB pin through a
feedforward capacitor Cff in this situation, as shown in
Figure 7. The typical Cff value is between 1nF and
100nF. With the feedforward capacitor, the feedback
voltage ripple is very close to the output voltage ripple:
ΔVFB(pp) ≈ ESR × ΔIL (pp)
1
fSW × τ
Eq. 18
K div =
Eq. 17
R1//R2
R inj + R1//R2
Eq. 19
where
VIN = Power stage input voltage
D = Duty cycle
fSW = Switching frequency
τ = (R1//R2//Rinj) × Cff
3. Virtually no ripple at the FB pin voltage due to the
very-low ESR of the output capacitors.
In Equations 18 and 19, it is assumed that the time
constant associated with Cff must be much greater than
the switching period:
1
fSW × τ
Figure 6. Enough Ripple at FB
=
T
τ
<< 1
Eq. 20
If the voltage divider resistors R1 and R2 are in the kΩ
range, a Cff of 1nF to 100nF can easily satisfy the large
time constant requirements. Also, a 100nF injection
capacitor Cinj is used in order to be considered as short
for a wide range of the frequencies.
Figure 7. Inadequate Ripple at FB
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The process of sizing the ripple injection resistor and
capacitors is:
Step 1. Select Cff to feed all output ripples into the
feedback pin and make sure the large time constant
assumption is satisfied. Typical choice of Cff is 1nF to
100nF if R1 and R2 are in kΩ range.
Step 2. Select Rinj according to the expected feedback
voltage ripple using Equation 19:
K div =
ΔVFB(pp)
VIN
×
fSW × τ
D × (1 - D)
In addition to the external ripple injection added at the
FB pin, internal ripple injection is added at the inverting
input of the comparator inside the MIC24056, as shown
in Figure 10. The inverting input voltage VINJ is clamped
to 1.2V. As VOUT is increased, the swing of VINJ will be
clamped. The clamped VINJ reduces the line regulation
because it is reflected as a DC error on the FB terminal.
Therefore, the maximum output voltage of the MIC24056
should be limited to 5.5V to avoid this problem.
Eq. 21
Then the value of Rinj is obtained as:
R inj = (R1//R2) × (
1
K div
− 1)
Eq. 22
Step 3. Select Cinj as 100nF, which could be considered
as short for a wide range of the frequencies.
Figure 10. Internal Ripple Injection
Setting Output Voltage
The MIC24056 requires two resistors to set the output
voltage as shown in Figure 9.
The output voltage is determined by Equation 23:
VOUT = VFB × (1 +
R1
)
R2
Thermal Measurements
Measuring the IC’s case temperature is recommended to
insure it is within its operating limits. Although this might
seem like a very elementary task, it is easy to get
erroneous results. The most common mistake is to use
the standard thermal couple that comes with a thermal
meter. This thermal couple wire gauge is large, typically
22 gauge, and behaves like a heatsink, resulting in a
lower case measurement.
Two methods of temperature measurement are using a
smaller thermal couple wire or an infrared thermometer.
If a thermal couple wire is used, it must be constructed
of 36 gauge wire or higher then (smaller wire size) to
minimize the wire heat-sinking effect. In addition, the
thermal couple tip must be covered in either thermal
grease or thermal glue to make sure that the thermal
couple junction is making good contact with the case of
the IC. Omega brand thermal couple (5SC-TT-K-36-36)
is adequate for most applications.
Wherever possible, an infrared thermometer is
recommended. The measurement spot size of most
infrared thermometers is too large for an accurate
reading on a small form factor ICs. However, an IR
thermometer from Optris has a 1mm spot size, which
makes it a good choice for measuring the hottest point
on the case. An optional stand makes it easy to hold the
beam on the IC for long periods of time.
Eq. 23
where VFB = 0.8V.
A typical value of R1 can be between 3kΩ and 10kΩ. If
R1 is too large, it may allow noise to be introduced into
the voltage feedback loop. If R1 is too small, it will
decrease the efficiency of the power supply, especially
at light loads. Once R1 is selected, R2 can be calculated
using:
R2 =
VFB × R1
VOUT − VFB
Eq. 24
Figure 9. Voltage-Divider Configuration
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Inductor
PCB Layout Guidelines
Warning!!! To minimize EMI and output noise, follow
these layout recommendations.
PCB Layout is critical to achieve reliable, stable and
efficient performance. A ground plane is required to
control EMI and minimize the inductance in power,
signal and return paths.
The following guidelines should be followed to insure
proper operation of the MIC24056 regulator.
IC
•
A 2.2µF ceramic capacitor, which is connected to
the PVDD pin, must be located right at the IC. The
PVDD pin is very noise sensitive and placement of
the capacitor is very critical. Use wide traces to
connect to the PVDD and PGND pins.
•
A 1µF ceramic capacitor must be placed right
between VDD and the signal ground SGND. The
SGND must be connected directly to the ground
planes. Do not route the SGND pin to the PGND
Pad on the top layer.
•
Place the IC close to the point-of-load (POL).
•
Use fat traces to route the input and output power
lines.
•
Signal and power grounds should be kept separate
and connected at only one location.
Place the input capacitor next.
•
Place the input capacitors on the same side of the
board and as close to the IC as possible.
•
Keep both the PVIN pin and PGND connections
short.
•
Place several vias to the ground plane close to the
input capacitor ground terminal.
•
Use either X7R or X5R dielectric input capacitors.
Do not use Y5V or Z5U type capacitors.
•
Do not replace the ceramic input capacitor with any
other type of capacitor. Any type of capacitor can be
placed in parallel with the input capacitor.
•
If a Tantalum input capacitor is placed in parallel
with the input capacitor, it must be recommended for
switching regulator applications and the operating
voltage must be derated by 50%.
•
In “Hot-Plug” applications, a Tantalum or Electrolytic
bypass capacitor must be used to limit the overvoltage spike seen on the input supply with power is
suddenly applied.
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Keep the inductor connection to the switch node
(SW) short.
•
Do not route any digital lines underneath or close to
the inductor.
•
Keep the switch node (SW) away from the feedback
(FB) pin.
•
The CS pin should be connected directly to the SW
pin to accurate sense the voltage across the lowside MOSFET.
•
To minimize noise, place a ground plane underneath
the inductor.
•
The inductor can be placed on the opposite side of
the PCB with respect to the IC. It does not matter
whether the IC or inductor is on the top or bottom as
long as there is enough air flow to keep the power
components within their temperature limits. The
input and output capacitors must be placed on the
same side of the board as the IC.
Output Capacitor
Input Capacitor
•
•
•
Use a wide trace to connect the output capacitor
ground terminal to the input capacitor ground
terminal.
•
Phase margin will change as the output capacitor
value and ESR changes. Contact the factory if the
output capacitor is different from what is shown in
the BOM.
•
The feedback trace should be separate from the
power trace and connected as close as possible to
the output capacitor. Sensing a long high current
load trace can degrade the DC load regulation.
Optional RC Snubber
•
22
Place the RC snubber on either side of the board
and as close to the SW pin as possible.
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Evaluation Board Schematic
Figure 11. Schematic of MIC24056 Evaluation Board
(J11, R13, R15 are for testing purposes)
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Evaluation Board Schematic (Continued)
Figure 12. Schematic of MIC24056 Evaluation Board
(Optimized for Smallest Footprint)
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Bill of Materials
Item
Part Number
C1
Open
12103C475KAT2A
C2, C3
GRM32DR71E475KA61K
C3225X7R1E475K
12106D107MAT2A
C4, C5, C13,
GRM32ER60J107ME20L
C15
Open
C3225X5R0J107M
06035C104KAT2A
C6, C7, C10
C8
GRM188R71H104KA93D
C12
(2)
Murata
Murata
Murata
Murata
C1608X5R1A225K
TDK
06035C472KAZ2A
AVX
GRM188R71H472K
Murata
C1608X7R1H472K
TDK
SD103AWS
0.1µF Ceramic Capacitor, X7R, Size 0603, 50V
3
1.0µF Ceramic Capacitor, X7R, Size 0603, 10V
1
2.2µF Ceramic Capacitor, X5R, Size 0603, 10V
1
4.7nF Ceramic Capacitor, X7R, Size 0603, 50V
1
220µF Aluminum Capacitor, 35V
1
40V, 350mA, Schottky Diode, SOD323
1
1.0µH Inductor, 21A Saturation Current
1
AVX
AVX
SD103AWS-7
3
TDK
0603ZD225KAT2A
SD103AWS
100µF Ceramic Capacitor, X5R, Size 1210, 6.3V
AVX
TDK
Open
2
TDK
C1608X7R1A105K
C11, C16
4.7µF Ceramic Capacitor, X7R, Size 1210, 25V
(3)
AVX
B41851F7227M
D1
Murata
0603ZC105KAT2A
C14
Qty.
(1)
TDK
GRM188R61A225KE34D
Description
AVX
C1608X7R1H104K
GRM188R71A105KA61D
C9
Manufacturer
(4)
EPCOS
(5)
MCC
Diodes Inc
(6)
(7)
Vishay
Cooper Bussmann
(8)
L1
HCF1305-1R0-R
R1
CRCW06032R21FKEA
Vishay Dale
2.21Ω Resistor, Size 0603, 1%
1
R2
CRCW06032R00FKEA
Vishay Dale
2.00Ω Resistor, Size 0603, 1%
1
R3
CRCW060319K6FKEA
Vishay Dale
19.6kΩ Resistor, Size 0603, 1%
1
R4
CRCW06032K49FKEA
Vishay Dale
2.49kΩ Resistor, Size 0603, 1%
1
R5
CRCW060320K0FKEA
Vishay Dale
20.0kΩ Resistor, Size 0603, 1%
1
Notes:
1.
AVX: www.avx.com.
2.
Murata: www.murata.com.
3.
TDK: www.tdk.com.
4.
EPCOS: www.epcos.com.
5.
SANYO: www.sanyo.com.
6.
Diode Inc.: www.diodes.com.
7.
Vishay: www.vishay.com.
8.
Cooper Bussmann: www.cooperbussmann.com.
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Bill of Materials (Continued)
Item
Part Number
Manufacturer
R6, R14, R17
CRCW060310K0FKEA
Vishay Dale
10.0kΩ Resistor, Size 0603, 1%
3
R7
CRCW06034K99FKEA
Vishay Dale
4.99kΩ Resistor, Size 0603, 1%
1
R8
CRCW06032K87FKEA
Vishay Dale
2.87kΩ Resistor, Size 0603, 1%
1
R9
CRCW06032K006FKEA
Vishay Dale
2.00kΩ Resistor, Size 0603, 1%
1
R10
CRCW06031K18FKEA
Vishay Dale
1.18kΩ Resistor, Size 0603, 1%
1
R11
CRCW0603806RFKEA
Vishay Dale
806Ω Resistor, Size 0603, 1%
1
R12
CRCW0603475RFKEA
Vishay Dale
475Ω Resistor, Size 0603, 1%
1
R13
CRCW06030000FKEA
Vishay Dale
0Ω Resistor, Size 0603, 5%
1
R15
CRCW060349R9FKEA
Vishay Dale
49.9Ω Resistor, Size 0603, 1%
1
R16, R18
CRCW06031R21FKEA
Vishay Dale
1.21Ω Resistor, Size 0603, 1%
2
R20
Open
All Reference
designators ending
with “A”
Open
U1
MIC24056YJL
12V, 12A High-Efficiency Buck Regulator
1
(9)
Micrel. Inc.
Description
Qty.
Note:
9.
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Figure 13. MIC24056 Evaluation Board Top Layer
Figure 14. MIC24056 Evaluation Board Mid-Layer 1 (Ground Plane)
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Figure 15. MIC24056 Evaluation Board Mid-Layer 2
Figure 16. MIC24056 Evaluation Board Bottom Layer
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Package Information(1)
28-Pin 5mm x 6mm QFN (JL)
Note:
1.
Package information is correct as of the publication date. For updates and most current information, go to www.micrel.com.
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