AD ADP3191AJRQZ-RL

6-Bit, Programmable 2-/3-/4-Phase,
Synchronous Buck Controller
ADP3191
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
Desktop PC power supplies for
Next-generation Intel® processors
VRM modules
Games consoles
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
The ADP3191/ADP3191A also include programmable, no-load
offset and slope functions to adjust the output voltage as a function
of the load current, so it is always optimally positioned for a
system transient. The ADP3191/ADP3191A also provide
accurate and reliable short-circuit protection, adjustable current
limiting, and a delayed power good output that accommodates
on-the-fly output voltage changes requested by the CPU.
1
RAMPADJ
RT
28
14
13
SHUNT
REGULATOR
(ADP3191 ONLY)
OSCILLATOR
UVLO
SHUTDOWN
AND BIAS
EN 11
SET
CMP
GND 19
EN
RESET
27
PWM1
RESET
26
PWM2
RESET
25
PWM3
RESET
24
PWM4
23
SW1
22
SW2
21
SW3
20
SW4
17
CSSUM
16
CSREF
18
CSCOMP
8
FB
DAC+150mV
CSREF
CMP
CURRENT
BALANCING
CIRCUIT
2-/3-/4-PHASE
DRIVER LOGIC
CMP
DAC–250mV
CMP
DELAY
PWRGD 10
CROWBAR
CURRENT
LIMIT
ILIMIT 15
EN
CURRENT
LIMIT
CIRCUIT
DELAY 12
SOFT
START
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADP3191/ADP3191A1 are highly efficient, multiphase,
synchronous buck switching regulator controllers optimized for
converting a 5 V or 12 V main supply into the core supply voltage
required by high performance Intel processors. They use an
internal 6-bit DAC to read a voltage identification (VID) code
directly from the processor, which is used to set the output
voltage between 0.8375 V and 1.6 V. The devices use a multimode
PWM architecture to drive the logic-level outputs at a programmable switching frequency that can be optimized for VR size
and efficiency. The phase relationship of the output signals can
be programmed to provide 2-, 3-, or 4-phase operation, allowing
for the construction of up to four complementary buck
switching stages.
VCC
COMP
9
PRECISION
REFERENCE
VID
DAC
7
1
2
FBRTN
VID4
VID3
ADP3191/
ADP3191A
3
4
5
6
VID2
VID1
VID0
VID5
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Selectable 2-, 3-, or 4-phase operation at up to
1 MHz per phase
±14.5 mV worst-case differential sensing error
over temperature
Logic-level PWM outputs for interface to external
high power drivers
PWM Flex-ModeTM architecture for excellent load
transient performance
Active current balancing between all output phases
Built-in power good/crowbar blanking supports on-the-fly
VID code changes
6-bit digitally programmable 0.8375 V to 1.6 V output
Programmable short circuit protection with programmable
latch-off delay
Figure 1.
The ADP3191 is a replacement for the ADP3181. A built-in
shunt regulator allows the part to be connected to the 12 V
system supply through a series resistor.
The devices are specified over the commercial temperature
range of 0°C to 85°C and are available in a 28-lead TSSOP
and a 28-lead QSOP.
Protected by U. S. Patent Number 6,683,441; other patents pending.
Rev. 0
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ADP3191
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Soft Start and Current-Limit Latch-Off Delay Times ........... 14
Applications....................................................................................... 1
Inductor Selection ...................................................................... 14
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Designing an Inductor............................................................... 15
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Output Droop Resistance.......................................................... 15
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Inductor DCR Temperature Correction ................................. 16
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 5
Output Offset .............................................................................. 16
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 5
COUT Selection ............................................................................. 17
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 6
Power MOSFETs......................................................................... 18
Typical Performance Characteristics and Test Circuits............... 7
Ramp Resistor Selection............................................................ 19
Theory of Operation ........................................................................ 8
COMP Pin Ramp ....................................................................... 19
Startup Sequence .......................................................................... 8
Current-Limit Setpoint.............................................................. 19
Master Clock Frequency.............................................................. 8
Feedback Loop Compensation Design.................................... 19
Output Voltage Differential Sensing .......................................... 8
CIN Selection and Input Current di/dt Reduction.................. 21
Output Current Sensing .............................................................. 8
Tuning the ADP3191/ADP3191A............................................ 22
Active Impedance Control Mode............................................... 9
Replacing the ADP3181 with the ADP3191........................... 24
Current-Control Mode and Thermal Balance.......................... 9
Choosing Between the ADP3191 and the ADP3191A ........ 24
Voltage Control Mode.................................................................. 9
RAMPADJ Filter......................................................................... 24
Soft Start ........................................................................................ 9
Shunt Resistor Design................................................................ 25
Current-Limit, Short-Circuit, and Latch-Off Protection...... 10
Layout and Component Placement.............................................. 26
Dynamic VID.............................................................................. 10
General Recommendations....................................................... 26
Power Good Monitoring ........................................................... 12
Power Circuitry Recommendations ........................................ 26
Output Crowbar ......................................................................... 12
Signal Circuitry Recommendations......................................... 26
Output Enable and UVLO ........................................................ 12
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 27
Application Information................................................................ 14
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 27
Setting the Clock Frequency ..................................................... 14
REVISION HISTORY
3/06—Revision 0: Initial Version
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ADP3191
SPECIFICATIONS
VCC = 5 V, FBRTN = GND, TA = 0°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.1
Table 1.
Parameter
ERROR AMPLIFIER
Output Voltage Range
Accuracy
Symbol
Line Regulation
Input Bias Current
FBRTN Current
Output Current
Gain Bandwidth Product
Slew Rate
VID INPUTS
Input Low Voltage
Input High Voltage
Input Current, Input Voltage Low
Input Current, Input Voltage High
Pull-Up Resistance
Internal Pull-Up Voltage
VID Transition Delay Time 2
No CPU Detection Turn-Off Delay Time2
OSCILLATOR
Frequency Range2
Frequency Variation
ΔVFB
IFB
IFBRTN
IO(ERR)
GBW(ERR)
Output Voltage
RAMPADJ Output Voltage
RAMPADJ Input Current Range
CURRENT SENSE AMPLIFIER
Offset Voltage
Input Bias Current
Gain Bandwidth Product
Slew Rate
Input Common-Mode Range
Positioning Accuracy
Output Voltage Range
Output Current
CURRENT BALANCE CIRCUIT
Common-Mode Range
Input Resistance
Input Current
Input Current Matching3
CURRENT LIMIT COMPARATOR
Output Voltage
Normal Mode
In Shutdown
Output Current, Normal Mode
Maximum Output Current2
VCOMP
VFB
VIL(VID)
VIH(VID)
IIL(VID)
IIH(VID)
RVID
Conditions
Relative to nominal DAC output, referenced
to FBRTN, CSSUM = CSCOMP
VCC = 4.75 V to 5.25 V
VRT
VRAMPADJ
IRAMPADJ
VOS(CSA)
IBIAS(CSSUM)
GBW(CSA)
ΔVFB
Typ
0
−14.5
14
FB forced to VOUT – 3%
COMP = FB
CCOMP = 10 pF
0.05
15.5
100
500
20
25
Max
Unit
VCC
+14.5
V
mV
17
140
0.4
0.8
VID(X) = 0 V
VID(X) = 1.25 V
VID code change to FB change
VID code change to 11111 to PWM going low
fOSC
fPHASE
Min
TA = +25°C, RT = 225 kΩ, 4-phase
TA = +25°C, RT = 100 kΩ, 4-phase
TA = +25°C, RT = 30 kΩ, 4-phase
RT = 100 kΩ to GND
RAMPADJ − FB
CSSUM – CSREF
CCSCOMP = 10 pF
CSSUM and CSREF
See Figure 5
35
1.0
400
400
0.25
155
1.8
–50
0
–25
5
60
1.2
200
400
600
2.0
–3
–50
–35
15
85
2
245
2.3
+50
100
+3
+50
10
10
0
–77
0.05
ICSCOMP
–80
3
–83
VCC
500
VSW(X)CM
RSW(X)
ISW(X)
ΔISW(X)
SW(X) = 0 V
SW(X) = 0 V
SW(X) = 0 V
VILIMIT(NM)
VILIMIT(SD)
IILIMIT(NM)
EN > 0.8 V, RILIMIT = 250 kΩ
EN < 0.4 V, IILIMIT = −100 μA
EN > 0.8 V, RILIMIT = 250 kΩ
–600
12
5
–5
20
11
2.8
3
12
60
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%
μA
μA
μA
MHz
V/μs
V
V
μA
μA
kΩ
V
ns
ns
MHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
V
mV
μA
mV
nA
MHz
V/μs
V
mV
V
μA
+200
28
17
+5
mV
kΩ
μA
%
3.3
400
V
mV
μA
μA
ADP3191
Parameter
Current Limit Threshold Voltage
Current Limit Setting Ratio
DELAY Normal Mode Voltage
DELAY Overcurrent Threshold
Latch-Off Delay Time
SOFT START
Output Current, Soft Start Mode
Soft Start Delay Time
ENABLE INPUT
Input Low Voltage
Input High Voltage
Input Current
POWER GOOD COMPARATOR
Undervoltage Threshold
Overvoltage Threshold
Output Low Voltage
Power Good Delay Time
During Soft Start
VID Code Changing
VID Code Static
Crowbar Trip Point
Crowbar Reset Point
Crowbar Delay Time
VID Code Changing
VID Code Static
PWM OUTPUTS
Output Low Voltage
Output High Voltage
SUPPLY—ADP3191
VCC
DC Supply Current
UVLO Threshold Voltage
UVLO Hysteresis
SUPPLY—ADP3191A
VCC
DC Supply Current
UVLO Threshold Voltage
UVLO Hysteresis
Symbol
VCL
VDELAY(NM)
VDELAY(OC)
tDELAY
IDELAY(SS)
tDELAY(SS)
Conditions
VCSREF − VCSCOMP, RILIMIT = 250 kΩ
VCL/IILIMIT
RDELAY = 250 kΩ
RDELAY = 250 kΩ
RDELAY = 250 kΩ, CDELAY = 12 nF
Min
105
During startup, DELAY < 2.8 V
RDELAY = 250 kΩ, CDELAY = 12 nF,
VID code = 011111
15
VIL(EN)
VIH(EN)
IIL(EN)
VPWRGD(UV)
VPWRGD(OV)
VOL(PWRGD)
2.8
1.6
tCROWBAR
VOL(PWM)
VOH(PWM)
Relative to nominal DAC output
Relative to nominal DAC output
IPWRGD(SINK) = 4 mA
–180
230
RDELAY = 250 kΩ, CDELAY = 12 nF,
VID code = 011111
1
Relative to nominal DAC output
Relative to FBRTN
Overvoltage to PWM going low
Blanking time
IPWM(SINK) = –400 μA
IPWM(SOURCE) = +400 μA
VSYSTEM = 12 V, RSHUNT = 300 Ω, see Figure 4
VCC
VUVLO
Max
145
20
1
25
μA
ms
0.4
+1
V
V
μA
–300
370
400
mV
mV
mV
0.8
–1
100
VCROWBAR
Typ
125
10.4
3
1.9
1.5
270
620
100
4.0
4.75
VCC rising
6.3
–250
300
225
3.3
2.2
Unit
mV
mV/μA
V
V
ms
ms
250
200
300
730
350
840
250
400
160
5
μs
ns
mV
mV
μs
ns
500
mV
V
5
20
7
0.9
30
8.0
V
mA
V
V
5
7
4.0
0.9
12
4.3
V
mA
V
V
VSYSTEM = 5 V, RSHUNT = 10 Ω, see Figure 4
VCC
VUVLO
4.75
VCC rising
1
All limits at temperature extremes are guaranteed via correlation using standard statistical quality control (SQC).
Guaranteed by design, not production tested.
3
Relative current matching from each phase to the average of all four phases.
2
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3.7
ADP3191
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter
VCC
VID Pins
FBRTN
SW1 to SW4
All Other Inputs and Outputs
Storage Temperature Range
Operating Ambient Temperature Range
Operating Junction Temperature
Thermal Impedance (θJA)
Lead Temperature
Soldering (10 sec)
Vapor Phase (60 sec)
Infrared (15 sec)
Rating
−0.3 V to +6 V
−0.3 V to +6 V
−0.3 V to +0.3 V
−5 V to +25 V
−0.3 V to VCC + 0.3 V
−65°C to +150°C
0°C to +85°C
125°C
100°C/W
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
Absolute maximum ratings apply individually only, not in
combination. Unless otherwise specified, all other voltages
are referenced to GND.
300°C
215°C
220°C
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on the
human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
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ADP3191
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
28
VCC
VID3 2
27
PWM1
VID2 3
26
PWM2
VID1 4
25
PWM3
VID0 5
24
PWM4
VID5 6
23
SW1
22
SW2
21
SW3
20
SW4
PWRGD 10
19
GND
EN 11
18
CSCOMP
DELAY 12
17
CSSUM
RT 13
16
CSREF
RAMPADJ 14
15
ILIMIT
FBRTN 7
FB 8
COMP 9
ADP3191/
ADP3191A
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
05648-002
VID4 1
Figure 2. Pin Configuration
Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1 to 6
Mnemonic
VID4 to VID0,
VID5
7
8
FBRTN
FB
9
10
COMP
PWRGD
11
12
EN
DELAY
13
RT
14
RAMPADJ
15
ILIMIT
16
CSREF
17
CSSUM
18
CSCOMP
19
20 to 23
GND
SW4 to SW1
24 to 27
PWM4 to
PMW1
28
VCC
Description
Voltage Identification DAC Inputs. These six pins are pulled up to an internal reference, providing a Logic 1
if left open. When in normal operation mode, the DAC output programs the FB regulation voltage from
0.8375 V to 1.6 V (see Table 2). Leaving all the VID pins open results in ADP3191/ADP3191A going into a
“No CPU” mode, shutting off their PWM outputs and pulling the PWRGD output low.
Feedback Return. VID DAC and error amplifier reference for remote sensing of the output voltage.
Feedback Input. Error amplifier input for remote sensing of the output voltage. An external resistor between
this pin and the output voltage sets the no-load offset point.
Error Amplifier Output and Compensation Point.
Power Good Output. Open-drain output that signals when the output voltage is outside of the proper operating
range.
Power Supply Enable Input. Pulling this pin to GND disables the PWM outputs and pulls the PWRGD output low.
Soft Start Delay and Current-Limit Latch-Off Delay Setting Input. An external resistor and capacitor connected
between this pin and GND sets the soft start ramp-up time and the overcurrent latch-off delay time.
Frequency Setting Resistor Input. An external resistor connected between this pin and GND sets the oscillator
frequency of the device.
PWM Ramp Current Input. An external resistor from the converter input voltage to this pin sets the internal PWM
ramp.
Current Limit Set Point/Enable Output. An external resistor from this pin to GND sets the current limit threshold
of the converter. This pin is actively pulled low when the ADP3191/ADP3191A EN input is low or when VCC is
below its UVLO threshold to signal to the driver IC that the driver high-side and low-side outputs should go low.
Current Sense Reference Voltage Input. The voltage on this pin is used as the reference for the current sense
amplifier and the power good and crowbar functions. This pin should be connected to the common point of
the output inductors.
Current Sense Summing Node. External resistors from each switch node to this pin sum the average inductor
currents together to measure the total output current.
Current Sense Compensation Point. A resistor and capacitor from this pin to CSSUM determine the slope of
the load line and the positioning loop response time.
Ground. All internal biasing and the logic output signals of the device are referenced to this ground.
Current Balance Inputs. Inputs for measuring the current level in each phase. The SW pins of unused phases
should be left open.
Logic Level PWM Outputs. Each output is connected to the input of an external MOSFET driver such as the
ADP3110A. Connecting the PWM3 and/or PWM4 outputs to GND causes that phase to turn off, allowing the
ADP3191/ADP3191A to operate as a 2-, 3-, or 4-phase controller.
ADP3191: A 240 Ω resistor should be placed between the 12 V system supply and the VCC pin to ensure 5 V.
ADP3191A: A 10 Ω resistor should be placed between the 5 V system supply and the VCC pin to ensure 5 V.
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ADP3191
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS AND TEST CIRCUITS
2.8
12V
ADP3191
300Ω
2.4
2.2
VCC
28
2.0
1.8
CSCOMP
1.6
18
1.4
100nF
39kΩ
1.2
1.0
CSSUM
17
0.8
1kΩ
0.6
CSREF
16
0.4
0.2
1.0V
50
100
150
RT (kΩ)
200
250
300
12V
ADP3191
ADP3191A
ADP3191
ADP3191A
12V
5V
VCC 28
2 VID3
PWM1 27
3 VID2
PWM2 26
4 VID1
PWM3 25
5 VID0
PWM4 24
6 VID5
SW1 23
7 FBRTN
SW2 22
8 FB
SW3 21
9 COMP
SW4 20
10 PWRGD
GND 19
ADP3191A
5V
ADP3191/ADP3191A
240Ω
240Ω
1 VID4
VCC
+
1 µF
28
100nF
1.25V
11 EN
18
200kΩ
CSSUM 17
13 RT
CSREF 16
14 RAMPADJ
CSREF
16
1.0V
GND
19
ΔVFB = FBΔV = 80mV – FBΔV = 0mV
CSCOMP 18
12 DELAY
CSSUM
ΔV
100nF
Figure 6. Positioning Voltage
ILIMIT 15
250kΩ
05648-021
250kΩ
100nF
17
20kΩ
12nF
CSCOMP
200kΩ
6-BIT CODE
1kΩ
CSCOMP – 1V
40
Figure 5. Current Sense Amplifier VOS
Figure 3. Master Clock Frequency vs. RT
ADP3191
VOS =
19
Figure 4. Closed-Loop Output Voltage Accuracy
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05648-023
0
GND
05648-027
0
05648-022
MASTER CLOCK FREQUENCY (MHz)
2.6
ADP3191
THEORY OF OPERATION
The ADP3191/ADP3191A combine a multimode, fixed frequency
PWM control with multiphase logic outputs for use in 2-, 3-, and
4-phase synchronous buck CPU core supply power converters.
The internal VID DAC is designed to interface with the Intel
6-bit VRD/VRM 10- and 10.1-compatible CPUs. Multiphase
operation is important for producing the high currents and
low voltages demanded by today’s microprocessors. Handling
the high currents in a single-phase converter places high thermal
demands on the components in the system, such as the inductors
and MOSFETs.
The multimode control of the ADP3191/ADP3191A ensures
a stable, high performance topology for
•
Balancing currents and thermals between phases
•
High speed response at the lowest possible switching
frequency and output decoupling
If the PWM output is grounded, it remains off. The PWM outputs are logic-level devices intended for driving external gate
drivers, such as the ADP3110A. Because each phase is
monitored independently, operation approaching 100% duty
cycle is possible. Also, more than one output can be on at the
same time for overlapping phases.
MASTER CLOCK FREQUENCY
The clock frequency of the ADP3191/ADP3191A is set with
an external resistor connected from the RT pin to ground.
The frequency follows the graph in Figure 3. To determine
the frequency per phase, the clock is divided by the number of
phases in use. If PWM4 is grounded, divide the master clock by 3
for the frequency of the remaining phases. If PWM3 and PWM4
are grounded, divide by 2. If all phases are in use, divide by 4.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE DIFFERENTIAL SENSING
•
Minimizing thermal switching losses due to lower
frequency operation
•
Tight load line regulation and accuracy
•
High current output for up to 4-phase operation
•
Reduced output ripple due to multiphase cancellation
•
PC board layout noise immunity
•
Ease of use and design due to independent component
selection
•
Flexibility in operation for tailoring design to low cost or
high performance
The ADP3191/ADP3191A differential sense compares a high
accuracy VID DAC and a precision reference to implement a low
offset error amplifier. This maintains a worst-case specification
of ±9.5 mV differential sensing error over their full operating
output voltage and temperature range. The output voltage is
sensed between the FB pin and the FBRTN pin. FB should be
connected through a resistor to the regulation point, usually the
remote sense pin of the microprocessor. FBRTN should be
connected directly to the remote sense ground point. The
internal VID DAC and precision reference are referenced to
FBRTN, which has a minimal current of 100 μA to allow accurate
remote sensing. The internal error amplifier compares the
output of the DAC to the FB pin to regulate the output voltage.
STARTUP SEQUENCE
OUTPUT CURRENT SENSING
During startup, the number of operational phases and their phase
relationship is determined by the internal circuitry that monitors
the PWM outputs. Normally, the ADP3191/ADP3191A operate
as a 4-phase PWM controller. Grounding the PWM4 pin programs
3-phase operation, and grounding the PWM3 pin and the
PWM4 pin programs 2-phase operation.
The ADP3191/ADP3191A provide a dedicated current sense
amplifier (CSA) to monitor the total output current for proper
voltage positioning vs. load current and for current-limit detection. Sensing the load current at the output gives the total average
current being delivered to the load. This is an inherently more
accurate method than peak current detection or sampling the
current across a sense element such as the low-side MOSFET.
This amplifier can be configured several ways, depending on the
objectives of the system:
When the ADP3191/ADP3191A are enabled, the controller
outputs a voltage on PWM3 and PWM4 that is approximately
675 mV. An internal comparator checks each pin’s voltage vs.
a threshold of 300 mV. If the pin is grounded, it is below the
threshold, and the phase is disabled. The output resistance of
the PWM pins is approximately 5 kΩ during this detection
time. Any external pull-down resistance connected to the
PWM pins should not be less than 25 kΩ to ensure proper
operation. PWM1 and PWM2 are disabled during the phase
detection interval, which occurs during the first two clock
cycles of the internal oscillator.
•
Output inductor DCR sensing without a thermistor for
lowest cost
•
Output inductor DCR sensing with a thermistor for
improved accuracy with tracking of inductor temperature
•
Sense resistors for highest accuracy measurements
After this time, if the PWM output is not grounded, the 5 kΩ
resistance is removed, and it switches between 0 V and 5 V.
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ADP3191
The positive input of the CSA is connected to the CSREF pin,
which is connected to the output voltage. The inputs to the
amplifier are summed together through resistors from the
sensing element (such as the switch node side of the output
inductors) to the inverting input, CSSUM. The feedback resistor
between CSCOMP and CSSUM sets the gain of the amplifier,
and a filter capacitor is placed in parallel with this resistor. The
gain of the amplifier is programmable by adjusting the feedback
resistor to set the load line required by the microprocessor.
The current information is then given as the difference of
CSREF − CSCOMP. This difference signal is used internally to
offset the VID DAC for voltage positioning and as a differential
input for the current-limit comparator.
To provide the best accuracy for sensing current, the CSA is
designed to have a low offset input voltage. Also, the sensing
gain is determined by external resistors, so it can be made
extremely accurate.
External resistors can be placed in series with individual phases
to create, if desired, an intentional current imbalance, such as
when one phase has better cooling and can support higher
currents. Resistor RSW1 through Resistor RSW4 (see the typical
application circuit in Figure 9) can be used for adjusting
thermal balance. It is best to have the ability to add these resistors
during the initial design, so make sure that placeholders are
provided in the layout.
To increase the current in any given phase, make RSW for this
phase larger (make RSW = 0 for the hottest phase, and do not
change during balancing). Increasing RSW to only 500 Ω makes
a substantial increase in phase current. Increase each RSW value
by small amounts to achieve balance, starting with the coolest
phase first.
VOLTAGE CONTROL MODE
ACTIVE IMPEDANCE CONTROL MODE
For controlling the dynamic output voltage droop as a function of
output current, a signal proportional to the total output current at
the CSCOMP pin can be scaled to equal the droop impedance of
the regulator multiplied by the output current. This droop voltage
is then used to set the input control voltage to the system. The
droop voltage is subtracted from the DAC reference input voltage
directly to tell the error amplifier where the output voltage should
be. This differs from previous implementations and allows
enhanced feed-forward response.
A high gain bandwidth voltage mode error amplifier is used for
the voltage-mode control loop. The control input voltage to the
positive input is set via the VID logic according to the voltages
listed in Table 4. This voltage is also offset by the droop voltage
for active positioning of the output voltage as a function of
current, commonly known as active voltage positioning. The
output of the amplifier is the COMP pin, which sets the termination voltage for the internal PWM ramps.
The negative input (FB) is tied to the output sense location with
a resistor (RB) and is used for sensing and controlling the output
voltage at this point. A current source from the FB pin flowing
through RB is used for setting the no-load offset voltage from
the VID voltage. The no-load voltage is negative with respect
to the VID DAC. The main loop compensation is incorporated
into the feedback network between FB and COMP.
B
B
CURRENT-CONTROL MODE AND
THERMAL BALANCE
The ADP3191/ADP3191A have individual inputs for each phase,
which are used for monitoring the current in each phase. This
information is combined with an internal ramp to create a
current balancing feedback system, which has been optimized
for initial current balance accuracy and dynamic thermal
balancing during operation. This current balance information
is independent of the average output current information used
for positioning described previously.
The magnitude of the internal ramp can be set to optimize
the transient response of the system. It also monitors the
supply voltage for feed-forward control for changes in the supply.
A resistor connected from the power input voltage to the
RAMPADJ pin determines the slope of the internal PWM ramp.
Detailed information about programming the ramp is given in
the Application Information section.
SOFT START
The power-on ramp-up time of the output voltage is set with a
capacitor and resistor in parallel from the DELAY pin to ground.
The RC time constant also determines the current-limit latch-off
time. In UVLO, or when EN is a logic low, the DELAY pin is held
at ground. After the UVLO threshold is reached and EN is a logic
high, the DELAY capacitor is charged with an internal 20 μA
current source. The output voltage follows the ramping voltage on
the DELAY pin, limiting the inrush current. The soft start time
depends on the value of the VID DAC and CDLY, with a secondary
effect from RDLY. Refer to the Application Information section for
detailed information on setting CDLY.
If EN is taken low or if VCC drops below UVLO, the DELAY
capacitor is reset to ground to be ready for another soft start
cycle. Figure 7 shows a typical soft start sequence for the
ADP3191/ADP3191A.
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This prevents the DELAY capacitor from discharging, so the
1.8 V threshold is never reached. The resistor has an impact on
the soft start time because the current through it adds to the
internal 20 μA current source.
During startup, when the output voltage is below 200 mV, a
secondary current limit is active. This is necessary because the
voltage swing of CSCOMP cannot go below ground. This
secondary current limit controls the internal COMP voltage
to the PWM comparators to 2 V. This limits the voltage drop
across the low-side MOSFETs through the current balance
circuitry.
05648-008
An inherent per phase current limit protects individual phases,
if one or more phases stop functioning because of a faulty
component. This limit is based on the maximum normal
mode COMP voltage.
Figure 7. Typical Start-Up Waveforms
Channel 1: PWRGD, Channel 2: CSREF,
Channel 3: DELAY, Channel 4: COMP
CURRENT-LIMIT, SHORT-CIRCUIT, AND
LATCH-OFF PROTECTION
After the limit is reached, the 3 V pull-up on the DELAY pin is
disconnected, and the external delay capacitor is discharged
through the external resistor. A comparator monitors the DELAY
voltage and shuts off the controller when the voltage drops below
1.8 V. The current-limit latch-off delay time is, therefore, set by the
RC time constant discharging from 3 V to 1.8 V. The Application
Information section discusses the selection of CDLY and RDLY.
Because the controller continues to cycle the phases during the
latch-off delay time, the controller returns to normal operation
if the short is removed before the 1.8 V threshold is reached.
The recovery characteristic depends on the state of PWRGD. If
the output voltage is within the PWRGD window, the controller
resumes normal operation. However, if a short circuit has
caused the output voltage to drop below the PWRGD threshold,
a soft start cycle is initiated.
The latch-off function can be reset by either removing and
reapplying VCC to the ADP3191/ADP3191A or by pulling the
EN pin low for a short time. To disable the short-circuit latchoff function, the external resistor to ground should be left open,
and a high value (>1 MΩ) resistor should be connected from
DELAY to VCC.
05648-009
The ADP3191/ADP3191A compare a programmable currentlimit setpoint to the voltage from the output of the current sense
amplifier. The level of current limit is set with the resistor from
the ILIMIT pin to ground. During normal operation, the
voltage on ILIMIT is 3 V. The current through the external
resistor is internally scaled to give a current-limit threshold of
10.4 mV/μA. If the difference in voltage between CSREF and
CSCOMP rises above the current-limit threshold, the internal
current-limit amplifier controls the internal COMP voltage to
maintain the average output current at the limit.
Figure 8. Overcurrent Latch-Off Waveforms
Channel 1: CSREF, Channel 2: DELAY,
Channel 3: COMP, Channel 4: Phase 1 Switch Node
DYNAMIC VID
The ADP3191/ADP3191A have the ability to dynamically
change the VID input while the controller is running. This
allows the output voltage to change while the supply is running
and supplying current to the load. This is commonly referred to
as VID on-the-fly (OTF). A VID OTF can occur under either
light or heavy load conditions. The processor signals the
controller by changing the VID inputs in multiple steps from the
start code to the finish code. This change can be positive or
negative.
When a VID input changes state, the ADP3191/ADP3191A
detect the change and ignore the DAC inputs for a minimum of
400 ns. This time prevents a false code due to logic skew while
the six VID inputs are changing. Additionally, the first VID
change initiates the PWRGD and crowbar blanking functions
for a minimum of 100 μs to prevent a false PWRGD or crowbar
event. Each VID change resets the internal timer.
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Table 4. VID Codes for the ADP3191/ADP3191A
VID4
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
VID3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
VID2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
VID1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
VID0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
VID5
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Output
No CPU
No CPU
0.8375 V
0.8500 V
0.8625 V
0.8750 V
0.8875 V
0.9000 V
0.9125 V
0.9250 V
0.9375 V
0.9500 V
0.9625 V
0.9750 V
0.9875 V
1.0000 V
1.0125 V
1.0250 V
1.0375 V
1.0500 V
1.0625 V
1.0750 V
1.0875 V
1.1000 V
1.1125 V
1.1250 V
1.1375 V
1.1500 V
1.1625 V
1.1750 V
1.1875 V
1.2000 V
VID4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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VID3
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
VID2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
VID1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
VID0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
VID5
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Output
1.2125 V
1.2250 V
1.2375 V
1.2500 V
1.2625 V
1.2750 V
1.2875 V
1.3000 V
1.3125 V
1.3250 V
1.3375 V
1.3500 V
1.3625 V
1.3750 V
1.3875 V
1.4000 V
1.4125 V
1.4250 V
1.4375 V
1.4500 V
1.4625 V
1.4750 V
1.4875 V
1.5000 V
1.5125 V
1.5250 V
1.5375 V
1.5500 V
1.5625 V
1.5750 V
1.5875 V
1.6000 V
ADP3190
POWER GOOD MONITORING
OUTPUT ENABLE AND UVLO
The power good comparator monitors the output voltage via
the CSREF pin. The PWRGD pin is an open-drain output whose
high level (when connected to a pull-up resistor) indicates that
the output voltage is within the nominal limits specified in
Table 4. These limits are based on the VID voltage setting.
PWRGD goes low if the output voltage is outside of this
specified range, if all of the VID DAC inputs are high, or
whenever the EN pin is pulled low. PWRGD is blanked during
a VID OTF event for a period of 250 μs to prevent false signals
during the time the output is changing.
For the ADP3191/ADP3191A to begin switching, the input
supply (VCC) to the controller must be higher than the UVLO
threshold, and the EN pin must be higher than its logic threshold.
If UVLO is less than the threshold or the EN pin is a logic low, the
ADP3191/ADP3191A are disabled. This holds the PWM outputs
at ground, shorts the DELAY capacitor to ground, and holds the
ILIMIT pin at ground.
The PWRGD circuitry also incorporates an initial turn-on
delay time based on the DELAY ramp. The PWRGD pin is held
low until the DELAY pin reaches 2.6 V. The time between when
the PWRGD undervoltage threshold is reached and when the
DELAY pin reaches 2.6 V provides the turn-on delay time. This
time is incorporated into the soft start ramp. To ensure a 1 ms
delay time on PWRGD, the soft start ramp must also be >1 ms.
Refer to the Application Information section for detailed
information on setting CDLY.
In the application circuit, the ILIMIT pin should be connected
to the OD pins of the ADP3110 drivers. The ILIMIT being
grounded disables the drivers, so that both the DRVH and DRVL
are grounded. This feature is important in preventing the discharge of the output capacitors when the controller is shut off.
If the driver outputs were not disabled, a negative voltage could
be generated during output due to the high current discharge of
the output capacitors through the inductors.
OUTPUT CROWBAR
As part of the protection for the load and output components
of the supply, the PWM outputs are driven low (turning on the
low-side MOSFETs) when the output voltage exceeds the upper
crowbar threshold. This crowbar action stops once the output
voltage falls below the release threshold of approximately 550 mV.
Turning on the low-side MOSFETs pulls down the output as the
reverse current builds up in the inductors. If the output overvoltage is due to a short in the high-side MOSFET, this action
current-limits the input supply or blows its fuse, protecting the
microprocessor from being destroyed.
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FROM CPU
1FOR A DESCRIPTION OF OPTIONAL R
SW RESISTORS, SEE THE THEORY OF OPERATION SECTION.
Figure 9. Typical VR101 Applications Schematic (ADP3191 Only; See Figure 18 for ADP3191A Connections)
05648-024
ENABLE
POWER
GOOD
C22
1nF
CDLY
39nF
RB
1.21kΩ
CB
470pF
C
0.1µF
RDLY
470kΩ
RPH4
158kΩ
1%
RPH2
158kΩ
1%
RT
RAMPADJ
14
DELAY
12
13
EN
11
R
1kΩ
ILIMIT 15
CSREF 16
CSSUM 17
CSCOMP 18
RLIM
150kΩ
1%
CCS1
560pF
RCS1
CCS2
1.5nF 35.7kΩ
RPH3
RCS2 158kΩ
1%
8 4.5kΩ
RPH1
158kΩ
1%
C21
100pF
C23
10nF
R7
10Ω
C17
4.7µF
D5
1N4148
SW4 20
COMP
9
GND 19
SW3 21
FB
8
PWRGD
SW2 22
FBRTN
7
10
SW1 23
VID5
6
RSW41
3 OD
PWM4 24
VID0
5
C20
15nF
DRVL
PGND
SW
DRVH
5
6
7
8
PGND
DRVL
4 VCC
SW
DRVH
3 OD
2 IN
1 BST
5
6
7
8
C18
U5
ADP3110A 10nF
R6
2.2Ω
4 VCC
2 IN
PWM3 25
VID1
RSW31
5
6
7
8
C14
U4
ADP3110A 10nF
4
C13
4.7µF
D4
1N4148
C16
15nF
DRVL
R5
2.2Ω
PGND
4 VCC
SW
DRVH
3 OD
2 IN
1 BST
1 BST
RSW21
C4
1µF
5
6
7
8
C10
U3
ADP3110A 10nF
C12
15nF
DRVL
4 VCC
R4
2.2Ω
PGND
SW
DRVH
3 OD
2 IN
1 BST
PWM2 26
RSW11
+
C8
15nF
U2
C6
ADP3110A 10nF
VID2
VID3
C3
100µF
(OPTIONAL)
C9
4.7µF
D3
1N4148
C5
4.7µF
D2
1N4148
R3
2.2Ω
3
VCC 28
PWM1 27
VID4
240Ω
D1
1N4148
RAMPADJ
2
R2
357kΩ
1%
CFB
22pF
C2
+
U1
ADP3191
C1
+
2700µF/16V/3.3 A × 2
SANYO MV-WX SERIES
1
RAMPADJ
RT
130kΩ
1%
CA
RA
470pF 12.1kΩ
VIN RTN
VIN
12V
L1
370nH
18A
Q15
NTD110N02
Q13
NTD40N03
C19
4.7µF
L4
320nH/1.4m
Q16
NTD110N02
R
10Ω
R
10Ω
R
10Ω
C22
+
× 18
MLCC
IN
SOCKET
1 0µF
C31
+
560µF/4V × 8
SANYO SEPC SERIES
5mΩ EACH
RTH1
100kΩ, 5%
NTC
L5
320nH/1.4m R
10Ω
Q14
NTD40N03
Q12
Q11
NTD110N02 NTD110N02
Q9
NTD40N03
C15
4.7µF
L3
320nH/1.4m
Q10
NTD40N03
Q7
Q8
NTD110N02 NTD110N02
Q5
NTD40N03
C11
4.7 µF
L2
320nH/1.4m
Q6
NTD40N03
Q4
Q3
NTD110N02 NTD110N02
Q1
NTD40N03
Q2
NTD40N03
C7
4.7µF
VCC(CORE) RTN
VCC(CORE)
0.8375V – 1.6V
95A TDC, 119A PK
ADP3191
ADP3191
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The design parameters for a typical Intel VRD 10.1-compliant
CPU application are as follows:
•
Input voltage (VIN) = 12 V
•
VID setting voltage (VVID) = 1.300 V
•
Duty cycle (D) = 0.108
•
Nominal output voltage at no load (VONL) = 1.281 V
•
Nominal output voltage at 101 A load (VOFL) = 1.180 V
•
Static output voltage drop based on a 1.0 mΩ load line (RO)
from no load to full load (VD) = VONL − VOFL =
1.281 V − 1.180 V = 101 mV
•
Maximum output current (IO) = 119 A
•
Maximum output current step (ΔIO) = 95 A
•
Number of phases (n) = 4
•
Switching frequency per phase (fSW) = 330 kHz
⎛
VVID
C DLY = ⎜ 20 μA −
⎜
2 × R DLY
⎝
The ADP3191/ADP3191A use a fixed-frequency control
architecture. The frequency is set by an external timing resistor
(RT). The clock frequency and the number of phases determine
the switching frequency per phase, which relates directly to
switching losses and the sizes of the inductors and/or the input
and output capacitors. With n = 4 for four phases, a clock
frequency of 1.32 MHz sets the switching frequency (fSW) of
each phase to 330 kHz, which represents a practical trade-off
between the switching losses and the sizes of the output filter
components. Figure 3 shows that to achieve 1.32 MHz oscillator
frequency, the correct value for RT is 130 kΩ. Alternatively, the
value for RT can be calculated using
1
− 31 kΩ
n × f SW × 4.7 pF
⎞ t SS
⎟×
⎟ V
VID
⎠
(2)
where tSS is the desired soft start time. Assuming an RDLY of
390 kΩ and a desired soft start time of 3 ms, CDLY is 36 nF.
The closest standard value for CDLY is 39 nF. Once CDLY is
chosen, RDLY can be calculated for the current-limit latch-off
time using
RDLY =
1.96 × t DELAY
C DLY
(3)
If the result for RDLY is less than 200 kΩ, a smaller soft start time
should be considered by recalculating the equation for CDLY, or
a longer latch-off time should be used. RDLY should never be less
than 200 kΩ. In this example, a delay time of 9 ms results in
RDLY = 452 kΩ. The closest standard 5% value is 470 kΩ.
SETTING THE CLOCK FREQUENCY
RT =
However, as long as RDLY is kept greater than 200 kΩ, this effect
is minor. The value for CDLY can be approximated using
(1)
INDUCTOR SELECTION
The choice of inductance for the inductor determines the ripple
current in the inductor. Less inductance leads to more ripple
current, which increases the output ripple voltage and conduction
losses in the MOSFETs. But it also allows using smaller inductors
and, for a specified peak-to-peak transient deviation, less total
output capacitance.
Conversely, a higher inductance means lower ripple current and
reduced conduction losses but requires larger inductors and
more output capacitance for the same peak-to-peak transient
deviation. In any multiphase converter, a practical value for the
peak-to-peak inductor ripple current is less than 50% of the
maximum dc current in the same inductor. Equation 4 shows the
relationship between the inductance, oscillator frequency, and
peak-to-peak ripple current in the inductor.
where 4.7 pF and 31 kΩ are internal IC component values. For
good initial accuracy and frequency stability, a 1% resistor is
recommended.
IR =
VVID × (1 − D )
f SW × L
(4)
Equation 5 can be used to determine the minimum inductance
based on a given output ripple voltage.
SOFT START AND CURRENT-LIMIT LATCH-OFF
DELAY TIMES
Because the soft start and current-limit latch-off delay functions
share the DELAY pin, these two parameters must be considered
together. The first step is to set CDLY for the soft start ramp. This
ramp is generated with a 20 μA internal current source. The
value of RDLY has a second-order impact on the soft start time
because it sinks part of the current source to ground.
L≥
VVID × RO × (1 − (n × D ))
f SW × VRIPPLE
(5)
Solving Equation 5 for a 10 mV p-p output ripple voltage yields
L≥
1.3 V × 1.0 mΩ × (1 − 0.432 )
= 224 nH
330 kHz × 10 mV
If the resulting ripple voltage is less than it was designed for,
make the inductor smaller until the ripple value is met.
This allows optimal transient response and minimum output
decoupling.
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The smallest possible inductor should be used to minimize
the number of output capacitors. For this example, choosing a
320 nH inductor is a good starting point and gives a calculated
ripple current of 11 A. The inductor should not saturate at the
peak current of 35.5 A and should be able to handle the sum of
the power dissipation caused by the average current of 30 A in
the winding and core loss.
Selecting a Standard Inductor
•
Coilcraft
www.coilcraft.com
Another important factor in the inductor design is the DCR,
which is used for measuring the phase currents. A large DCR
can cause excessive power losses, while too small a value can
lead to increased measurement error. A good rule is to have the
DCR be about 1 to 1½ times the droop resistance (RO). For this
design, an inductor with a DCR of 1.4 mΩ is used.
•
Sumida Electric Company
www.sumida.com
•
Vishay Intertechnology
www.vishay.com
DESIGNING AN INDUCTOR
Once the inductance and DCR are known, the next step is
either to design an inductor or to find a standard inductor that
comes as close as possible to meeting the overall design goals.
It is also important to have the inductance and DCR tolerance
specified to control the accuracy of the system. 15% inductance
and 8% DCR (at room temperature) are reasonable tolerances
most manufacturers can meet.
The first decision in designing the inductor is to choose the
core material. Several possibilities for providing low core loss at
high frequencies include the powder cores (for example, KoolMμ from Magnetics, Inc. or from Micrometals) and the gapped
soft ferrite cores (for example, 3F3 or 3F4 from Philips). Low
frequency powdered iron cores should be avoided due to their
high core loss, especially when the inductor value is relatively
low and the ripple current is high.
The best choice for a core geometry is a closed-loop type such
as a potentiometer core, PQ, U, or E core or toroid. A good
compromise between price and performance is a core with a
toroidal shape.
The following power inductor manufacturers can provide design
consultation and deliver power inductors optimized for high
power applications upon request:
OUTPUT DROOP RESISTANCE
The design requires the regulator output voltage measured at
the CPU pins to drop when the output current increases. The
specified voltage drop corresponds to a dc output resistance (RO).
The output current is measured by summing the voltage across
each inductor and passing the signal through a low-pass filter.
This summer filter is the CS amplifier configured with RPH(X)
(summers), RCS, and CCS (filter). The output resistance of the
regulator is set by the following equations, where RL is the DCR
of the output inductors:
RO =
CCS =
Magnetic Designer Software
Intusoft (www.intusoft.com)
•
Designing Magnetic Components for High-Frequency DCDC Converters, by William T. McLyman, KG Magnetics,
Inc., ISBN 1883107008
L
RL × RCS
(6)
(7)
The user has the flexibility of choosing either RCS or RPH(X). It is
best to select RCS equal to 100 kΩ and then solve for RPH(X) by
rearranging Equation 6.
Many useful magnetics design references are available for
quickly designing a power inductor, such as
•
RCS
× RL
RPH ( x )
RPH ( x ) =
RL
× RCS
RO
RPH ( x ) =
1.4 mΩ
× 100 kΩ = 140 kΩ
1.0 mΩ
Next, use Equation 6 to solve for CCS.
CCS =
320 nH
= 2.28 nF
1.4 mΩ × 100 kΩ
It is best to have a dual location for CCS in the layout, so that
standard values can be used in parallel to get as close as possible
to the value desired. For accuracy, CCS should be a 5% or 10%
NPO capacitor. This example uses a 5% combination for CCS of
1.5 nF and 560 pF in parallel. Recalculating RCS and RPH(X) using
this capacitor combination yields 110 kΩ and 154 kΩ. The
closest standard 1% value for RPH(X) is 158 kΩ.
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ADP3191
4.
INDUCTOR DCR TEMPERATURE CORRECTION
With the inductor’s DCR being used as the sense element and
copper wire being the source of the DCR, compensation is
needed for temperature changes of the inductor’s winding.
Fortunately, copper has a well-known temperature coefficient
(TC) of 0.39%/°C.
RCS2 =
RCS1 =
If RCS is designed to have an opposite and equal percentage
change in resistance to that of the wire, it cancels the temperature variation of the inductor’s DCR. Due to the nonlinear
nature of NTC thermistors, Resistor RCS1 and Resistor RCS2 are
needed. See Figure 10 to linearize the NTC and produce the
desired temperature tracking.
PLACE AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE
TO NEAREST INDUCTOR
OR LOW-SIDE MOSFET
TO
SWITCH
NODES
RTH
ADP3191/
ADP3191A
Compute the relative values for RCS1, RCS2, and RTH using
RTH =
5.
TO
VOUT
SENSE
RCS1
CSCOMP
RPH2
RPH3
6.
RCS2
18
CCS1
CSSUM
17
CCS2
KEEP THIS PATH
AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE
AND WELL AWAY FROM
SWITCH NODE LINES
(1 − A )
1
A
−
1 − RCS2 r1 − RCS2
1
1
1
−
1 − RCS2 RCS1
(8)
Calculate RTH = rTH × RCS, then select the closest value of
thermistor available. Also, compute a scaling factor k
based on the ratio of the actual thermistor value used
relative to the computed one:
k=
RPH1
( A − B ) × r1 × r2 − A × (1 − B ) × r2 + B × (1 − A) × r1
A × (1 − B ) × r1 − B × (1 − A ) × r2 − ( A − B )
RTH ( ACTUAL )
(9)
RTH (CALCULATED )
Calculate values for RCS1 and RCS2 using Equation 10:
RCS1 = RCS × k × RCS1
RCS2 = RCS × ((1 − k ) + (k × RCS2 ))
(10)
CSREF
For this example, RCS has been calculated to be 110 kΩ.
Start with a thermistor value of 100 kΩ. Next, look
through the available 0603-size thermistors, and find
a Vishay NTHS0603N01N1003JR NTC thermistor
with A = 0.3602 and B = 0.09174. From these, compute
RCS1 = 0.3795, RCS2 = 0.7195, and RTH = 1.075. Solve for RTH,
which yields 118.28 kΩ. Then, choose 100 kΩ, which
makes k = 0.8455. Finally, RCS1 and RCS2 are 35.3 kΩ
and 83.9 kΩ. Choose the closest 1% resistor values,
which yields a choice of 35.7 kΩ or 84.5 kΩ.
05648-011
16
Figure 10. Temperature Compensation Circuit Values
The following procedure and expressions yield values to use for
RCS1, RCS2, and RTH (the thermistor value at 25°C) for a given RCS
value.
1.
2.
3.
Select an NTC based on type and value. Because there isn’t
a value yet, start with a thermistor with a value close to RCS.
The NTC should also have an initial tolerance of better
than 5%.
Based on the type of NTC, find its relative resistance value
at two temperatures. The temperatures that work well are
50°C and 90°C. These resistance values are called A
(RTH(50°C)/RTH(25°C)) and B (RTH(90°C)/RTH(25°C)). The NTC’s
relative value is always 1 at 25°C.
Find the relative values of RCS required for each of these
temperatures. This is based on the percentage change
needed, which in this example is initially 0.39%/°C. These
are called r1 (1/(1 + TC × (T1 − 25))) and r2 (1/(1 + TC ×
(T2 − 25))), where TC = 0.0039 for copper. T1 = 50°C and
T2 = 90°C are chosen. From this, calculate that r1 = 0.9112
and r2 = 0.7978.
OUTPUT OFFSET
The Intel specification requires that at no load should the
nominal output voltage of the regulator be offset to a value
lower than the nominal voltage corresponding to the VID code.
The offset is set by a constant current source flowing out of the
FB pin (IFB) and flowing through RB. The value of RB can be
found using Equation 11:
B
RB =
VVID − VONL
I FB
RB =
1.3 V − 1.281 V
= 1.22 kΩ
15.5 μA
The closest standard 1% resistor value is 1.21 kΩ.
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ADP3191
COUT SELECTION
This example uses 18, 10 μF 1206 MLC capacitors (CZ = 180 μF).
The VID on-the-fly step change is 450 mV in 230 μs with a
settling error of 2.5 mV. The maximum allowable load release
overshoot for this example is 50 mV, so solving for the bulk
capacitance yields
The required output decoupling for the regulator is typically
recommended by Intel for various processors and platforms.
Also, to determine what is required, use some simple design
guidelines that are based on having both bulk and ceramic
capacitors in the system.
⎞
⎛
⎟
⎜
⎟
⎜
320 nH × 95 A
C x (MIN ) ≤ ⎜
− 180 μF ⎟ = 3.65 mF
⎟
⎜ 4 × ⎛⎜1.0 mΩ + 50 mV ⎞⎟ × 1.3 V
⎜
⎟
⎟
⎜
95
A
⎝
⎠
⎠
⎝
The first step is to select the total amount of ceramic capacitance. This is based on the number and type of capacitor to be
used. The best location for ceramic capacitors is inside the
socket, with 12 to 18 of Size 1206 being the physical limit.
Additional ceramic capacitors can be placed along the outer
edge of the socket as well.
C x (MAX ) ≤
⎛
⎞
⎜
⎟
⎜
⎟
L × Δ IO
− Cz ⎟
C x (MIN ) ≥ ⎜
⎜ n × ⎛⎜ R + ΔVrl ⎞⎟ × V
⎟
⎜ O ΔI ⎟ VID
⎜
⎟
O ⎠
⎝
⎝
⎠
Cx ( MAX ) ≤
L
nK 2 RO2
×
⎛
⎞
2
⎜
⎟
⎛ V
VV
nKRO ⎞
⎟ − 1⎟ − C z
× ⎜ 1 + ⎜⎜ t v VID ×
⎟
VVID ⎜
V
L
V
⎠
⎝
⎟
⎝
⎠
⎛V
where K = 1n ⎜⎜ ERR
⎝ VV
48.5 mF
where K = 4.6.
Using eight 560 μF Al-Poly capacitors with a typical ESR
of 5 mΩ each yields CX = 4.48 mF with an RX = 0.63 mΩ.
One last check should be made to ensure that the ESL of the
bulk capacitors (LX) is low enough to limit the high frequency
ringing during a load change. This is tested using
Lx ≤ C z × RO 2 × Q 2
L x ≤ 180 μF × (1 mΩ )2 × 2 = 360 pH
(12)
(13)
×
2
⎛
⎞
⎛ 230 μs × 1.3 V × 4 × 4.6 × 1.0 mΩ ⎞
⎜
⎟
⎜
⎟
1
1
+
−
⎜
⎟ − 180 μ F =
⎜
⎟
450 mV × 320 nH
⎜
⎟
⎝
⎠
⎝
⎠
Combined ceramic values of 200 μF to 300 μF are recommended,
usually made up of multiple 10 μF or 22 μF capacitors. Select
the number of ceramic capacitors, and find the total ceramic
capacitance (CZ).
Next, there is an upper limit imposed on the total amount of
bulk capacitance (CX) when considering the VID on-the-fly
voltage stepping of the output (Voltage Step VV in Time tV with
error of VERR). A lower limit is based on meeting the capacitance for load release for a given maximum load step, ∆IO, and
a maximum allowable overshoot. The total amount of load
release voltage is given as ΔVO = ΔIO × RO + ΔVrl, where ΔVrl
is the maximum allowable overshoot voltage.
320 nH × 450 mV
4 × 4.6 2 × (1.0 mΩ )2 × 1.3 V
(14)
where Q is limited to the square root of 2 to ensure a critically
damped system. In this example, LX is approximately 350 pH
for the eight A1-Polys capacitors, which satisfies this limitation.
If the LX of the chosen bulk capacitor bank is too large, the
number of ceramic capacitors may need to be increased if
there is excessive ringing.
For this multimode control technique, all ceramic designs can
be used as long as the conditions of Equation 11, Equation 12,
and Equation 13 are satisfied.
⎞
⎟.
⎟
⎠
To meet the conditions of these expressions and transient
response, the ESR of the bulk capacitor bank (RX) should be less
than two times the droop resistance (RO). If the CX(MIN) is larger
than CX(MAX), the system cannot meet the VID on-the-fly specification and may require the use of a smaller inductor or more
phases (and may need the switching frequency to increase to
keep the output ripple the same).
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ADP3191
POWER MOSFETS
For this example, the N-channel power MOSFETs have been
selected for one high-side switch and two low-side switches per
phase. The main selection parameters for the power MOSFETs
are VGS(TH), QG, CISS, CRSS, and RDS(ON). The minimum gate drive
voltage (the supply voltage to the ADP3110A) dictates whether
standard threshold or logic-level threshold MOSFETs must be
used. With VGATE ~10 V, logic-level threshold MOSFETs
(VGS(TH)° < 2.5 V) are recommended.
The maximum output current (IO) determines the RDS(ON)
requirement for the low-side (synchronous) MOSFETs. With
the ADP3191/ADP3191A, currents are balanced between
phases; thus, the current in each low-side MOSFET is the
output current divided by the total number of MOSFETs (nSF).
With conduction losses being dominant, the following
expression shows the total power being dissipated in each
synchronous MOSFET in terms of the ripple current per phase
(IR) and average total output current (IO):
⎡⎛ I
PSF = (1 − D ) × ⎢⎜⎜ O
⎢⎝ nSF
⎣
2
⎞
1 ⎛nI
⎟ + ×⎜ R
⎟ 12 ⎜ n
⎝ SF
⎠
⎞
⎟
⎟
⎠
2
⎤
⎥ × RDS (SF )
⎥
⎦
Basing the switching speed on the rise and fall time of the gate
driver impedance and MOSFET input capacitance, the following expression provides an approximate value for the switching
loss per main MOSFET, where nMF is the total number of main
MOSFETs:
PS ( MF ) = 2 × f SW ×
Another important factor for the synchronous MOSFET is the
input capacitance and feedback capacitance. The ratio of the
feedback to input needs to be small (less than 10% is recommended) to prevent accidental turn-on of the synchronous
MOSFETs when the switch node goes high.
Also, the time to switch the synchronous MOSFETs off should
not exceed the nonoverlap dead time of the MOSFET driver
(40 ns typical for the ADP3110A). The output impedance of the
driver is approximately 2 Ω, and the typical MOSFET input gate
resistances are about 1 Ω to 2 Ω, so a total gate capacitance of
less than 6000 pF should be adhered to. Because there are two
MOSFETs in parallel, the input capacitance for each synchronous
MOSFET should be limited to 3000 pF.
The high-side (main) MOSFET has to be able to handle two
main power dissipation components: conduction and switching
losses. The switching loss is related to the amount of time it
takes for the main MOSFET to turn on and off and to the
current and voltage that are being switched.
nMF
× RG ×
nMF
× C ISS
n
(16)
where RG is the total gate resistance (2 Ω for the ADP3110A and
about 1 Ω for typical high speed switching MOSFETs, making
RG = 3 Ω), and CISS is the input capacitance of the main MOSFET.
Adding more main MOSFETs (nMF) does not really help the
switching loss per MOSFET because the additional gate
capacitance slows switching. The best way to reduce switching
loss is to use lower gate capacitance devices.
The conduction loss of the main MOSFET is given by the
following, where RDS(MF) is the on resistance of the MOSFET:
⎡⎛ I
PC ( MF ) = D × ⎢⎜⎜ O
⎢⎝ n MF
⎣
(15)
Knowing the maximum output current being designed for and
the maximum allowed power dissipation, it is possible to find
the required RDS(ON) for the MOSFET. For D-PAK MOSFETs up
to an ambient temperature of 50°C, a safe limit for PSF is 1 W to
1.5 W at 120°C junction temperature. Thus, for this example
(119 A maximum), RDS(SF) (per MOSFET) < 7.5 mΩ. This RDS(SF)
is also at a junction temperature of about 120°C, so be certain to
account for this temperature when making this selection. This
example uses two lower-side MOSFETs at 4.8 mΩ each at 120°C.
VCC × I O
2
⎞
1 ⎛ n × IR
⎟ +
×⎜
⎟
12 ⎜⎝ n MF
⎠
⎞
⎟
⎟
⎠
2⎤
⎥ × R DS ( MF )
⎥
⎦
(17)
Typically, for main MOSFETs, the highest speed (low CISS)
device is preferred, but these usually have higher on resistance.
Select a device that meets the total power dissipation (about
1.5 W for a single D-PAK) when combining the switching and
conduction losses.
For this example, an NTD40N03L was selected as the main
MOSFET (eight total; nMF = 8), with a CISS = 584 pF (maximum)
and RDS(MF) = 19 mΩ (maximum at TJ = 120°C). An NTD110N02L
was selected as the synchronous MOSFET (eight total; nSF = 8),
with CISS = 2710 pF (maximum) and RDS(SF) = 4.8 mΩ (maximum
at TJ = 120°C). The synchronous MOSFET CISS is less than 3000 pF,
satisfying that requirement. Solving for the power dissipation per
MOSFET at IO = 119 A and IR = 11 A yields 958 mW for each
synchronous MOSFET and 872 mW for each main MOSFET.
These numbers comply with the guideline to limit the power
dissipation to 1 W per MOSFET.
One last thing to consider is the power dissipation in the driver
for each phase. This is best described in terms of the QG for the
MOSFETs and is given by the following equation, where QGMF is
the total gate charge for each main MOSFET, and QGSF is the
total gate charge for each synchronous MOSFET:
⎤
⎡f
PDRV = ⎢ SW × (nMF × QGMF + nSF × QGSF ) + I CC ⎥ × VCC
⎥⎦
⎢⎣ 2 × n
(18)
Also shown is the standby dissipation factor (ICC × VCC) for the
driver. For the ADP3110A, the maximum dissipation should be
less than 400 mW. In this example, with ICC = 7 mA, QGMF =
5.8 nC, and QGSF = 48 nC, 297 mW is found in each driver,
which is below the 400 mW dissipation limit. See the
ADP3110A data sheet for more details.
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ADP3191
RAMP RESISTOR SELECTION
The ramp resistor (RR) is used for setting the size of the internal
PWM ramp. The value of this resistor is chosen to provide the
best combination of thermal balance, stability, and transient
response. The following expression is used for determining the
optimum value:
RR =
RR =
AR × L
3 × AD × RDS × C R
(19)
For values of RLIM greater than 500 kΩ, the current limit can be
lower than expected, so some adjustment of RLIM may be needed.
Here, ILIM is the average current limit for the output of the supply.
In this example, choosing a peak current limit of 200 A for ILIM
results in RLIM = 156 kΩ, for which 150 kΩ is chosen as the
nearest 1% value.
The limit of the per-phase current limit described earlier is
determined by
I PHLIM ≅
0.2 × 320 nH
= 356 kΩ
3 × 5 × 2.4 mΩ × 5 pF
where AR is the internal ramp amplifier gain, AD is the current
balancing amplifier gain, RDS is the total low-side MOSFET on
resistance, and CR is the internal ramp capacitor value. The
closest standard 1% resistor value is 357 kΩ.
The internal ramp voltage magnitude can be calculated by using
VR =
AR × (1 − D ) × VVID
R R × C R × f SW
0.2 × (1 − 0.108 ) × 1.3 V
VR =
= 390 m V
357 kΩ × 5 pF × 330 kHz
(20)
The size of the internal ramp can be made larger or smaller. If it
is made larger, stability and transient response improve, but
thermal balance degrades. Likewise, if the ramp is made
smaller, thermal balance improves at the sacrifice of transient
response and stability. The factor of 3 in the denominator of
Equation 19 sets a ramp size that gives an optimal balance for
good stability, transient response, and thermal balance.
COMP PIN RAMP
A ramp signal on the COMP pin is due to the droop voltage and
output voltage ramps. This ramp amplitude adds to the internal
ramp to produce the following overall ramp signal at the PWM
input:
VRT =
VR
⎛
2 × (1 − n × D )
⎜1 −
⎜ n× f ×C × R
X
SW
O
⎝
⎞
⎟
⎟
⎠
(21)
CURRENT-LIMIT SETPOINT
To select the current-limit setpoint, first find the resistor value
for RLIM. The current-limit threshold for the ADP3191/ADP3191A
is set with a 3 V source (VLIM) across RLIM with a gain of
10.4 mV/μA (ALIM). RLIM can be found using
ALIM × VLIM
I LIM × RO
AD × R DS (MAX )
+
IR
2
(23)
For the ADP3191/ADP3191A, the maximum COMP voltage
(VCOMP(MAX)) is 3.3 V, the COMP pin bias voltage (VBIAS) is 1.2 V,
and the current-balancing amplifier gain (AD) is 5. Using VR of
0.49 V and RDS(MAX) of 3 mΩ (low-side on resistance at 150°C),
calculate a per-phase peak current limit of 100 A. Although this
number may seem high, this current level can be reached only
with an absolute short at the output, and the current-limit latchoff function shuts down the regulator before overheating can
occur.
This limit can be adjusted by changing the ramp voltage (VR),
but make sure not to set the per-phase limit lower than the
average per-phase current (ILIM/n).
The per-phase initial duty cycle limit is determined by
D MAX = D ×
VCOMP ( MAX ) − VBIAS
VRT
(24)
In this example, the maximum duty cycle is 0.46.
FEEDBACK LOOP COMPENSATION DESIGN
Optimized compensation of the ADP3191/ADP3191A allows
the best possible response of the regulator’s output to a load
change. The basis for determining the optimum compensation
is to make the regulator and output decoupling appear as an
output impedance that is entirely resistive over the widest
possible frequency range, including dc, and equal to the droop
resistance (RO).
With the resistive output impedance, the output voltage droops
in proportion to the load current at any load current slew rate.
This ensures optimal positioning and allows minimization of
the output decoupling.
In this example, the overall ramp signal is 0.49 V.
RLIM =
VCOMP (MAX ) − V R − V BIAS
With the multimode feedback structure of the ADP3191/
ADP3191A, the feedback compensation must be set to make
the converter’s output impedance, working in parallel with the
output decoupling, meet this goal. Several poles and zeros
created by the output inductor and decoupling capacitors
(output filter) need to be compensated for.
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ADP3191
A type-three compensator on the voltage feedback is adequate for proper compensation of the output filter. Equation 25 to Equation 29
yield an optimal starting point for the design; some adjustments may be necessary to account for PCB and component parasitic effects (see
the Layout and Component Placement section).
The first step is to compute the time constants for all of the poles and zeros in the system.
RE = n × RO + AD × RDS +
RL × VRT 2 × L × (1 − n × D ) × VRT
+
VVID
n × C X × RO × VVID
RE = 4 × 1 mΩ + 5 × 2.4 mΩ +
TA = C X × (RO − R′) +
1.4 mΩ × 0.49 V
1.3 V
+
2 × 320 nH × (1 − 0.432 ) × 0.49 V
4 × 4.45 mF × 1 mΩ × 1.3 V
(25)
350 pH 1 mΩ − 0.65 mΩ
LX RO − R′
×
= 4.45 mF × (1 mΩ − 0.5 mΩ ) +
×
= 2.50 μs
1 mΩ
10.63 mΩ
RO
RX
TB = (RX + R′ − RO ) × CX = (0.63 mΩ + 0.5 mΩ − 1 mΩ) × 4.45 mF = 580 ns
⎛
A × R DS
V RT × ⎜⎜ L − D
2 × f SW
⎝
TC =
VVID × R E
TD =
= 24.2 mΩ
⎞
⎛
5 × 2.4 mΩ ⎞
⎟ 0.49 V × ⎜ 320 nH −
⎟
⎜
⎟
2 × 330 kHz ⎟⎠
⎝
⎠=
= 4.7 μs
1.3 V × 24.2 mΩ
C X × CZ × RO2
C X × (RO − R' ) + CZ × RO
=
4.45 mF × 180 μF × (1 mΩ )2
4.45 mF × (1 mΩ − 0.5 mΩ ) + 180 μF × 1 mΩ
(26)
(27)
(28)
= 333 ns
(29)
where, for the ADP3191/ADP3191A, R' is the PCB resistance from the bulk capacitors to the ceramics and RDS is the total low-side
MOSFET on resistance per phase. In this example, AD is 5, VRT equals 0.49 V, R' equals approximately 0.5 mΩ (assuming a 4-layer,
1-ounce motherboard), and LX equals 350 pH for the eight Al-Poly capacitors.
The compensation values can then be solved using the following:
CA =
n × RO × TA
RE × RB
(30)
CA =
4 × 1 mΩ × 2.50 μs
24.2 mΩ × 1.21 kΩ
= 342 pF
RA =
TC
4.7 μs
=
= 13.7 kΩ
C A 342 pF
(31)
CB =
580 ns
TB
=
= 479 nF
RB 1.21 kΩ
(32)
CFB =
333 ns
TD
=
= 24.3 pF
RA 13.7 kΩ
(33)
These are the starting values, prior to tuning the design, to account for layout and other parasitic effects (see the Layout and Component
Placement section).
The final values selected after tuning are
CA = 470 pF
RA = 12.1 kΩ
CB = 470 pF
CFB = 22 pF
B
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ADP3191
Figure 11 and Figure 12 show the typical transient response
using these compensation values.
CIN SELECTION AND
INPUT CURRENT DI/DT REDUCTION
In continuous inductor current mode, the source current of the
high-side MOSFET is approximately a square wave with a duty
ratio equal to n × VOUT/VIN and an amplitude of one-nth the
maximum output current. To prevent large voltage transients,
a low ESR input capacitor, sized for the maximum rms current,
must be used. The maximum rms capacitor current is given by
I CRMS = D × I O ×
1
−1
N×D
(34)
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I CRMS = 0.108 × 119 A ×
1
− 1 = 14.7 A
4 × 0.108
The capacitor manufacturer’s ripple current ratings are often
based on only 2000 hours of life. This makes it advisable to
further derate the capacitor or to choose a capacitor rated at a
higher temperature than required. Several capacitors can be
placed in parallel to meet size or height requirements in the
design. In this example, the input capacitor bank is formed by
two 2700 μF, 16 V aluminum electrolytic capacitors and eight
4.7 μF ceramic capacitors.
Figure 11. Typical Transient Response
for Design Example Load Step
05648-013
To reduce the input current di/dt to a level below the recommended maximum of 0.1 A/μs, an additional small inductor
(L > 370 nH at 18 A) should be inserted between the converter
and the supply bus. This inductor also acts as a filter between
the converter and the primary power source.
100
Figure 12. Typical Transient Response
for Design Example Load Release
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
60
40
20
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
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VOUT = 1.3V
TA = 25°C
120
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
Figure 13. Efficiency of the Circuit of Figure 10 vs. Output Current
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ADP3191
TUNING THE ADP3191/ADP3191A
1.
Build a circuit based on the compensation values
computed from the design spreadsheet.
2.
Hook up the dc load to circuit, turn it on, and verify its
operation. Also, check for jitter at no load and full load.
6.
Measure the output voltage from no load to full load, using
5 A steps. Compute the load line slope for each change, and
then average to get the overall load line slope (ROMEAS).
7.
If ROMEAS is off from RO by more than 0.05 mΩ, use the
following to adjust the RPH values:
RPH ( NEW ) = RPH (OLD ) ×
DC Load Line Setting
ROMEAS
RO
(36)
3.
Measure the output voltage at no load (VNL). Verify it is
within tolerance.
8.
Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 to check the load line, and repeat
adjustments if necessary.
4.
Measure the output voltage at full load cold (VFLCOLD). Let
the board sit for ~10 minutes at full load, and then measure
the output (VFLHOT). If there is a change of more than a few
millivolts, adjust RCS1 and RCS2, using Equation 35 and
Equation 36.
9.
Once dc load line adjustment is complete, do not change
RPH, RCS1, RCS2, or RTH for the remainder of the procedure.
RCS2 ( NEW ) = RCS2 (OLD ) ×
5.
V NL − VFLCOLD
V NL − VFLHOT
10. Measure the output ripple at no load and full load with a
scope, and make sure it is within specifications.
(35)
Repeat Step 4 until the cold and hot voltage measurements
remain the same.
RCS1( NEW ) =
(37)
1
RCS1(OLD ) + RTH (25°C )
RCS1(OLD ) × RTH (25°C ) + (RCS1(OLD ) − RCS2 ( NEW ) ) × (RCS1(OLD ) − RTH (25° C ) )
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−
1
RTH (25° C )
ADP3191
Initial Transient Setting
AC Load Line Setting
11. Remove the dc load from the circuit and hook up the
dynamic load.
18. With the dynamic load still set at the maximum step size,
expand the scope time scale to see 2 μs/div to 5 μs/div. The
waveform may have two overshoots and one minor undershoot (see Figure 15). Here, VDROOP is the final desired value.
12. Hook up the scope to the output voltage and set it to dc
coupling, with the time scale at 100 μs/div.
13. Set the dynamic load for a transient step of about 40 A at
1 kHz with a 50% duty cycle.
VDROOP
14. Measure the output waveform (if not visible, use dc offset
on scope to view). Try to use a vertical scale of 100 mV/div
or finer. This waveform should look similar to Figure 14.
VACDRP
Figure 15. Transient Setting Waveform
VDCDRP
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19. If both overshoots are larger than desired, try making the
following adjustments:
•
Make the ramp resistor larger by 25% (RRAMP).
•
For VTRAN1, increase CB, or increase the switching
frequency.
•
For VTRAN2, increase RA, and decrease CA by 25%.
Figure 14. AC Load Line Waveform
15. Use the horizontal cursors to measure VACDRP and VDCDRP,
as shown. Do not measure the undershoot or overshoot that
happens immediately after this step.
If VACDRP and VDCDRP are different by more than a few
millivolts, use Equation 38 to adjust CCS. It may be necessary to parallel different values to get the correct one,
because there are limited standard capacitor values
available. It is a good idea to have locations for two
capacitors in the layout for this.
C CS ( NEW ) = C CS (OLD ) ×
V ACDRP
V DCDRP
VTRAN2
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VTRAN1
(38)
16. Repeat Step 11 to Step 13, and repeat the adjustments, if
necessary. Once complete, do not change CCS for the
remainder of the procedure.
B
If these adjustments do not change the response, the output
decoupling is the limiting factor. Check the output response
every time a change is made, or nodes are switched, to
make sure the response remains stable.
20. For load release (see Figure 16), if VTRANREL is larger than
VTRAN1 (see Figure 15), there is not enough output capacitance. Either more capacitance is needed or the inductor
values need to be smaller. If inductors are changed, start
the design again using the spreadsheet and this tuning
procedure.
VTRANREL
VDROOP
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17. Set the dynamic load step to maximum step size. Do not
use a step size larger than needed, and verify that the
output waveform is square, which means that VACDRP and
VDCDRP are equal.
Figure 16. Transient Setting Waveform
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ADP3191
Because the ADP3191/ADP3191A turn off all of the phases
(switches inductors to ground), there is no ripple voltage
present during load release. Thus, headroom does not need to
be added for ripple, allowing the load release, VTRANREL, to be
larger than VTRAN1 by the amount of ripple and still meet
specifications.
CHOOSING BETWEEN THE ADP3191
AND THE ADP3191A
VIN
12V
Figure 17 shows the changes needed when replacing an existing
ADP3181 design with the ADP3191.
370nH
18A
+
VIN RTN
U1
ADP3191A
2700µF/16V/3.3 A × 2
SANYO MV-WX SERIES
+
+
1N4148
VIN RTN
ADP3191
240Ω
1206
1/4W
U1
ADP3191
C
0.1µF
357kΩ
1%
VID4
VCC 28
2
VID3
PWM1 27
3
VID2
PWM2 26
4
VID1
PWM3 25
5
VID0
PWM4 24
6
VID5
SW1 23
7
FBRTN
SW2 22
8
FB
SW3 21
9
COMP
SW4 20
10
PWRGD
GND 19
11
EN
12
DELAY
CSSUM 17
13
RT
CSREF 16
14
RAMPADJ
1µF
R
1kΩ
C
0.1µF
VID4
VCC 28
2
VID3
PWM1 27
3
VID2
PWM2 26
4
VID1
PWM3 25
5
VID0
PWM4 24
6
VID5
SW1 23
7
FBRTN
SW2 22
8
FB
SW3 21
9
COMP
SW4 20
10
PWRGD
GND 19
11
EN
12
DELAY
CSSUM 17
13
RT
CSREF 16
14
RAMPADJ
100µF
+
1µF
CSCOMP 18
ILIMIT 15
RAMPADJ FILTER
CSCOMP 18
ILIMIT 15
357kΩ
1%
1
10Ω
0603
1/8W
Figure 18. Replacing the ADP3181 with the ADP3191A
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R
1kΩ
1
100µF
+
VIN
5V
2700µF/16V/3.3 A × 2
SANYO MV-WX SERIES
+
REPLACING THE ADP3181 WITH THE ADP3191
VIN
12V
370nH
18A
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If VTRAN1 and VTRANREL are less than the desired final droop, this
implies that capacitors can be removed. When removing capacitors, also check the output ripple voltage to make sure it is still
within specifications.
For existing designs using the ADP3181, the ADP3191 is the
recommended replacement. For new designs, where 5 V system
voltage is available, it is recommended to use the ADP3191A, as
configured in Figure 18. For correct power sequencing, ensure
that the 12 V rail is present before the 5 V VIN is applied to the
ADP3191A.
It is recommended that a filter be placed on the RAMPADJ line.
In designs using the ADP3181, the RAMPADJ and the VCC were
typically both connected to the 12 V input supply. Therefore,
the RAMPADJ could use the decoupled VCC line as its input.
On the ADP3191, the VCC is 5 V, but the RAMPADJ still needs
to be connected to the 12 V input supply. Therefore, the filter is
needed to remove noise from the 12 V input supply. A 1 kΩ
resistor and 0.1 μF cap are recommended for this filter.
Figure 17. Replacing the ADP3181 with the ADP3191
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ADP3191
SHUNT RESISTOR DESIGN
Example: UVLO voltage specification = 8 V.
When replacing an existing ADP3181 design with the
ADP3191, the shunt resistor value needs to be determined.
A trade-off can be made between the power dissipated in the
shunt resistor and the UVLO threshold. Figure 19 shows the
typical resistor value needed to realize certain UVLO voltages.
It also gives the maximum power dissipated in the shunt
resistor for these UVLO voltages. The maximum power
dissipated is calculated using Equation 39.
From Figure 19, a shunt resistor value of 420 Ω is recommended.
From Figure 19, the power dissipation will be 140 mW. The user
can choose any of the following:
− VCC ( MIN ) )
RSHUNT
•
Two 840 Ω, 0805 resistors in parallel
•
One 420 Ω, 1206 resistor
2
9.5
0.40
RSHUNT
(39)
VIN(MAX) is the maximum voltage from the 12 V input supply.
(If the 12 V input supply is 12 V ±5%, then VIN(MAX) = 12.6 V.
If the 12 V input supply is 12 V ±10%, then VIN(MAX) = 13.2 V.)
The graph shows the power when VIN(MAX) = 12.6 V.
UVLO (V)
where:
9.0
0.35
8.5
0.30
8.0
0.25
7.5
0.20
0.15
7.0
VCC(MIN) is the minimum VCC voltage of the ADP3191. It is
specified as 4.75 V.
PSHUNT
6.5
100
RSHUNT is the shunt resistor value.
200
300
400
500
600
0.10
700
RSHUNT (Ω)
The CECC standard specification for power rating in surface
mount resistors is 0603 = 0.1 W, 0805 = 0.125 W, 1206 = 0.25 W.
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POWER (mW)
IN ( MAX )
Two 840 Ω, 0603 resistors in parallel
Figure 19. Typical Shunt Resistor Value and Power Dissipation
for Different UVLO Voltages
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PMAX =
(V
•
ADP3191
LAYOUT AND COMPONENT PLACEMENT
POWER CIRCUITRY RECOMMENDATIONS
The following guidelines are recommended for optimal performance of a switching regulator in a PC system.
•
The switching power path should be routed on the PCB
to encompass the shortest possible length to minimize
radiated switching noise energy (that is, EMI) and
conduction losses in the board. Failure to take proper
precautions often results in EMI problems for the entire
PC system as well as noise-related operational problems in
the power converter control circuitry. The switching power
path is the loop formed by the current path through the
input capacitors and the power MOSFETs, including all
interconnecting PCB traces and planes. Using short and
wide interconnection traces is especially critical in this path
for two reasons: it minimizes the inductance in the switching
loop, which can cause high energy ringing; and it accommodates the high current demand with minimal voltage loss.
•
Whenever a power dissipating component, (for example,
a power MOSFET), is soldered to a PCB, the liberal use of
vias, both directly on the mounting pad and immediately
surrounding it, is recommended. This improves current
rating through the vias and also improves thermal
performance from vias extended to the opposite side of the
PCB, where a plane can more readily transfer the heat to the
air. Make a mirror image of any pad being used to heatsink the MOSFETs on the opposite side of the PCB to
achieve the best thermal dissipation to the air around the
board. To further improve thermal performance, use the
largest possible pad area.
•
The output power path should also be routed to encompass
a short distance. The output power path is formed by the
current path through the inductor, the output capacitors,
and the load.
•
For best EMI containment, a solid power ground plane
should be used as one of the inner layers extending fully
under all the power components.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
•
For good results, a PCB with at least four layers is
recommended. This allows the needed versatility for
control circuitry interconnections with optimal placement;
power planes for ground, input, and output power; and
wide interconnection traces in the remainder of the power
delivery current paths.
Note: Each square unit of 1 ounce copper trace has a
resistance of ~0.53 mΩ at room temperature.
•
Whenever high currents must be routed between PCB
layers, vias should be used liberally to create several
parallel current paths. Then, the resistance and inductance
introduced by these current paths is minimized, and the
via current rating is not exceeded.
•
If critical signal lines, including the output voltage sense
lines of the ADP3191/ADP3191A, must cross through
power circuitry, it is best if a signal ground plane can be
interposed between those signal lines and the traces of the
power circuitry. This serves as a shield to minimize noise
injection into the signals at the expense of making signal
ground noisier.
•
Use an analog ground plane around and under the
ADP3191/ADP3191A as a reference for the components
associated with the controller. This plane should be tied to
the nearest output decoupling capacitor ground and not tied
to any other power circuitry. This prevents power currents
from flowing in the ground plane.
•
•
Locate the components around the ADP3191/ADP3191A
close to the controller with short traces. The most
important traces to keep short, and away from other traces,
are the FB pin and the CSSUM pin. Connect the output
capacitors as close as possible to the load (or connector),
for example, a microprocessor core that receives the power.
If the load is distributed, the capacitors should also be
distributed and generally be in proportion to where the
load tends to be more dynamic.
Avoid crossing any signal lines over the switching power
path loop, as described in the Power Circuitry
Recommendations section.
SIGNAL CIRCUITRY RECOMMENDATIONS
•
The output voltage is sensed and regulated between the
FB pin and the FBRTN pin, which connect to the signal
ground at the load. To avoid differential-mode noise pickup in
the sensed signal, the loop area should be small. Thus, the
FB and FBRTN traces should be routed adjacent to each
other on top of the power ground plane back to the controller.
•
The feedback traces from the switch nodes should be
connected as close as possible to the inductor. The CSREF
signal should be connected to the output voltage at the
nearest inductor to the controller.
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ADP3191
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
9.80
9.70
9.60
28
15
4.50
4.40
4.30
1
6.40 BSC
14
PIN 1
0.65
BSC
1.20 MAX
0.15
0.05
COPLANARITY
0.10
0.30
0.19
SEATING
PLANE
8°
0°
0.20
0.09
0.75
0.60
0.45
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-153-AE
Figure 20. 28-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP]
(RU-28)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
0.394
0.390
0.386
28
15
0.158
0.154
0.150
1
14
0.244
0.236
0.228
PIN 1
0.069
0.053
0.065
0.049
0.010
0.004
0.025
BSC
COPLANARITY
0.004
0.012
0.008
SEATING
PLANE
0.010
0.006
8°
0°
0.050
0.016
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-137-AF
Figure 21. 28-Lead Shrink Small Outline Package [QSOP]
(RQ-28)
Dimensions shown in inches
ORDERING GUIDE
Model
ADP3191JRUZ-RL 1
ADP3191JRQZ-RL1
ADP3191AJRUZ-RL1
ADP3191AJRQZ-RL1
1
Temperature Range
0°C to 85°C
0°C to 85°C
0°C to 85°C
0°C to 85°C
Package Description
28-Lead TSSOP 13” Reel
28-Lead QSOP 13” Reel
28-Lead TSSOP 13” Reel
28-Lead QSOP 13” Reel
Z = Pb-free part.
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Package Option
RU-28
RQ-28
RU-28
RQ-28
Ordering Quantity
2500
2500
2500
2500
ADP3191
NOTES
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registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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