NSC LM10520

National Semiconductor
Application Note 2058
Mark Hartman
November 2, 2010
General Description
Features
The LM10520 is a single-phase Energy Management Unit
(EMU) that actively reduces system-level power consumption
by utilizing a continuous, real-time, closed-loop Adaptive Voltage Scaling (AVS) scheme. The AVS technology enables
optimum energy management delivery to the load in order to
maximize system-level energy savings.
The LM10520 evaluation board is capable of delivering up to
20A with an output voltage range of 0.6V - 1.2 V. It includes
a DOSA compatible edge connector to enable convenient
evaluation of AVS on a high performance ASIC or FPGA
which typically require between 10A - 20A. Most of the features of the device can be accessed through jumper settings
and the PWI interface.
The LM10520 evaluation kit ships with 2 adaptor boards. The
PWI2USB board allows connection to a PC for GUI control of
the device. The AVS adaptor board stacks on top of the USB2PWI board and provides a header to connect to the
LM10520. The AVS adaptor board also provides power connectors to conveniently apply high current loads and high
voltage inputs that USB can not provide.
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Closed-loop/Adaptive Voltage Scaling (AVS)
PWI 1.0/PWI 2.0 compatible
Startup with a pre-biased output load
Adjustable soft-start/tracking support
PGOOD flag and shutdown
Under Voltage Lock Out (UVLO)
Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
Ability to synchronize switching frequency
Cycle-by-cycle current limiting
Thermal Shutdown
Applications
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Point of Load regulation
Servers and networking cards
Set-top-box processors
Video processors and graphic cards
Medical and industrial processors
Operation Range
Parameter
PVIN
Min
Max
Units
∼5
14
V
∼3
A
IPVIN
AVIN*
4.75
5.25
V
100
mA
IAVIN
VOUT
0.72
1.2
V
IOUT
0
20
A
* AVIN improves efficiency, but is not required.
LM10520 20A Adaptive Voltage Scaling (AVS) Evaluation Board
LM10520 20A Adaptive
Voltage Scaling (AVS)
Evaluation Board
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System Diagram
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Connections
Dimensions are in inches
Pin Diameter is 0.025 inches.
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Pin Descriptions
Pin
Parameter
1
VOUT
AVS output voltage
2
VOUT
AVS output voltage
3
SENSE
4
Vout
5
GND
6
GND
Description
AVS output voltage feedback. Route a separate (low current) trace from this pin
to the point of load.
AVS output voltage
7
GND
8
SCLK
PWI clock
9
SPWI
PWI data
10
VPWI
PWI supply input 3.3V/ 2.5V/ 1.8V
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AVIN
Analog input voltage. 4.5V - 5.5V
12
PGOOD
Power good signal output
13
I Share
Not used
14
GND
15
VIN
Power input voltage.
16
VIN
Power input voltage.
17
SEQ
Not used
18
TRIM
Not used
19
ON/OFF
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Drive this pin between 1.3V and AVIN to enable the output voltage. Pulling this
pin to ground shuts down the output and the device.
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Typical Performance Curves
Efficiency (PVIN = 12V, AVIN = 4.5V,
fs = 300 kHz
Load Transient Response
100
EFFIICIENCY (%)
95
VOUT = 1.2V
VOUT = 1.0V
90
85
80
VOUT = 0.9V
VOUT = 0.8V
75
70
0
2
4
6
8 10 12 14 16 18 20
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The AVS adaptor board provides several options for powering
and loading the LM10520 evaluation board. Jumper settings
for these configurations are described in table 1, and shown
in a simplified schematic in Figure 3.
The default configuration provides means for a simple evaluation of LM10520 requiring only a USB connection. However,
because of the limited power output of USB, the LM10520
should not be loaded at its output for this configuration.
For a wider range of input and output voltage/current, external
power supplies and loads can be connected to the AVS adaptor via the banana jacks. See Table 1 for jumper settings to
route power through the banana jacks.
Startup Guide
STANDALONE
The LM10520 evaluation board can operate from a single bias
at PVIN (5 - 14V). VOUT is enabled via the ON/OFF pin. It is
recommended that this pin be actively driven high or low.
CONNECTED TO PC/GUI
The LM10520 evaluation board can be connected to a PC and
controlled from a GUI by connecting it to the USB2PWI and
AVS adaptor boards. The USB2PWI board provides 5V power and PWI communication, while the AVS adaptor board
provides a 19-pin DOSA compliant header to connect the
LM10520 board into.
TABLE 1. AVS Adaptor Jumper Settings
Jumper
JP1
Description
AVIN*
JP2
PVIN
JP3
Sense +
JP4
JP5
Sense ON/OFF pullup
Connection
Configuration
1-2
AVIN connected to USB 5V
2-3
AVIN provided by LM10520 internal rail (if AVIN banana
jack left floating), or AVIN provided externally (if power is
provided to AVIN banana jack/DOSA connector)
1-2
PVIN connected to USB 5V
2-3
PVIN provided externally
1-2
Feedback signal taken from remote sense terminal
2-3
Feedback signal taken from local feedback trace.
1-2
Feedback ground taken from remote sense terminal.
2-3
Feedback ground taken from local trace.
1-2
LM10520 eval board ON/OFF pulled up to AVIN.
2-3
LM10520 eval board ON/OFF weak pull down to GND
* JP1 only selects how AVIN power is routed to the DOSA receptacle J1. Jumper JP6 on the LM10520 eval board selects how power is routed to the AVIN pin
of LM10520.
TABLE 2. LM10520 Evaluation Board Jumper Settings
Jumper
JP4
JP6
JP7
JP8
JP9
JP10
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Connection
Description
1-2
Connects FLT_N to PWGD
2-3
Connects FLT_N to GND
1-2
Connects AVIN to external input
2-3
Connects AVIN to VIN
1-2
Connects ENABLE_BIAS to VCC5
2-3
Connects ENABLE_BIAS to GND
1-2
Connects CONTROL to VDD
2-3
Connects CONTROL to external input
1-2
Connects RESET_N to VCC5
2-3
Connects RESET_N to GND
1-2
Connects ON/OFF to GND
2-3
Connects ON/OFF to ENABLE_BIAS
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TABLE 3. LM10520 Input/Measurement Headers
Header
Description
JP1
Connects VCC5 to PWGD LED indicator
JP2
Tracking input for startup tracking
JP3
Clock input for Sync function
P1
DOSA compliant connector
P2
Remote sense measurement. Pins 1-2 measure SENSE to GND. By default, GND is local
GND. By removing R13 and connecting pin 3 of the header to the remote GND, pins 1-2 will
measure SENSE to remote GND. See schematics.
P3
PWI header
P4
VOUT measurement
P5
Switch node measurement
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FIGURE 3. Simplified Schematic of the Jumper Options on the
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ADJUSTING THE DEFAULT OUTPUT VOLTAGE
The default output voltage of LM10520 is set by the feedback
resistor divider ratio, RFB1 and RFB2. The default output voltage can be expressed as:
The LM10520 demo board ships with RFB1 and RFB2 = 10
kΩ, which yields a 1.2V default output voltage. Resistor ratios
for common default output voltages are shown in Table 4.
TABLE 4. Default Output Voltages
Default Output Voltage
RFB1
RFB2
VPWI
1.0V
10K
15K
0.9V
10K
20K
PWI is a push-pull interface, and thus the master and slave I/
O needs to drive to the same voltage. LM10520 has a VPWI
input, which determines the high voltage for the PWI I/O. VPWI needs to be the same voltage as the I/O on the slave’s
PWI clock and data pins. VPWI must be provided in order for
the PWI interface to communicate.
AVIN
The AVIN pin can accept a 4.5 – 5.5V input, which is used to
bias the analog circuitry of the LM10520. Slightly higher conversion efficiency (when using a 12V power input rail) can be
achieved by providing AVIN.
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SENSE
The SENSE pin (header P1, pin 3) provides the option for
remote feedback connection, so that the LM10520 regulates
VCORE as seen at the remote location. This has the benefit
of regulating out the IR drops seen across the connector and
traces. However, remote sensing is inherent in the AVS loop,
and there is no benefit to connecting the SENSE pin when
AVS is enabled.
By default, the SENSE pin is connected to the three VAVS
pins by a 0Ω resistor (R13) on the LM10520 evaluation board.
To enable remote sensing, make R13 open, and ensure that
the sense pin is connected to the VAVS rail on the motherboard. If the sense pin is not connected to VAVS, the
LM10520 will have no feedback, and the output voltage could
go as high as the VIN rail.
Options
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PowerWise® Interface Address
Selection
A 1% resistor at R22 sets the PWI address.
PWI Standard
Description
Min
Typ
0
Max
Unit
RPWI1.0
Address selection resistor for PWI-1.0
20
kΩ
RPWI2.0-0
Address selection resistor for PWI-2.0,
address 0
40.2
kΩ
RPWI2.0-1
Address selection resistor for PWI-2.0,
address 1
60.4
kΩ
RPWI2.0-2
Address selection resistor for PWI-2.0,
address 2
80.6
kΩ
RPWI2.0-3
Address selection resistor for PWI-2.0,
address 3
100
kΩ
RPWI2.0-4
Address selection resistor for PWI-2.0,
address 4
120
kΩ
RPWI2.0-5
Address selection resistor for PWI-2.0,
address 5
140
kΩ
RPWI2.0-6
Address selection resistor for PWI-2.0,
address 6
160
kΩ
RPWI2.0-7
Address selection resistor for PWI-2.0,
address 7
180
8
kΩ
Operating Ratings
Thermal Considerations
The LM10520 evaluation board can provide a 0.72 – 1.2V, 0
– 20A output. Its default voltage upon startup is 1.2V. Using
PWI voltage commands, the output voltage can be changed.
The LM10520 evaluation board has not been tested for thermal derating and air flow requirements. In general, the board
temperature rise for a 12V single rail input to 1.2V output providing a 10A load with no air flow is about 40°C - 50°C.
Therefore, for any load > 10A, it is recommended to place a
fan near the board.
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Schematics
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FIGURE 5. LM10520 Schematics: Power Stage
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LM10520 Evaluation Board Bill of
Materials
Designator
Comment
Footprint
Manufacturer
C1
ECJ-2VB1H153K
0805
Panasonic
C2
TMK107BJ474KA-T
0603
Taiyo Yuden
C3
C1608C0G1H101J
0603
TDK
C4, C9
GRM21BR71H105KA12L
0805
Murata
C5
C1608X7R1H102K
0603
TDK
C6
C1608C0G1H180J
0603
TDK
C7
C3216X7R1H105K
1206
TDK
C8
C3225X7R1H225K/2.50
1210
TDK
C10, C11
C4532X7R1E226M
1812M
TDK
C12
UMK107B7104KA-T
0603
C13, C14
2R5TPE220M9
C15
GRM1885C1H182JA01D
D1
LNJ311G83RA
D2, D3, D4
MBR120LSFT1G
D5
Vishay SL22-E3/52T
L1
SER2010-202ML
Q1
NDS331N
SOT23A
Fairchild Semiconductor
Q2, Q3
IRF6633
IRF6722
Internation Rectifier
Q5
IRF6609
IRF6609
Internation Rectifier
R1, R2, R3, R4, R14,
R16, R17, R18, R20,
R23
CRCW08051K00FKEA
0805
Vishay
R5
MCR03EZPJ000
805
Rohm Semiconductor
R6
CRCW0805100KFKEA
0805
Vishay
R7, R11, R26
CRCW080510R0FKEA
0805
Vishay
R8
CRCW060320K0FKEA
0603
Vishay
R9
RC0603FR-071K82L
0603
Yageo
R10
CRCW060327R0FKEA
0603
Vishay
R12
CRCW060340K2FKEA
603
Vishay
R13, R15
CRCW06030000Z0EA
0603
Vishay
R19
CRCW060310R0FKEA
0603
Vishay
R21, R22, R24
NL
0603
R27, R33
CRCW060310K0FKEA
0603
Vishay
R28, R29, R31, R32
CRCW060362R21FNEA
0603
Vishay
R30
RL3264SW4-005M
M-RES-LKV25
Vishay
R34
CRCW0603280RFKEA
0603
Vishay
Rfb1, Rfb2
CRCW080510K0FKEA
0805
Vishay
U1
LM10520
Taiyo Yuden
Taiyo Yuden
0603
Diode_1206
SOD-123
SMB
IHLP6767
eTSSOP28
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Murata
Panasonic
ON Semiconductor
Vishay
Coilcraft
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FIGURE 7. Bottom and Bottom Overlay
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FIGURE 10. Mid-Layer 3
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