AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization General Description Features The AAT2513 is a high efficiency dual synchronous step-down converter for applications where power efficiency, thermal performance and solution size are critical. Input voltage ranges from 2.7V to 5.5V, making it ideal for systems powered by single-cell lithium-ion/polymer batteries. • • Each converter is capable of 600mA output current and has its own enable pin. Efficiency of the converters is optimized over full load range. Total no load quiescent current is 60µA, allowing high efficiency even under light load conditions. The integrated power switches are controlled by pulse width modulation (PWM) with a 1.7MHz typical switching frequency at full load, which minimizes the size of external components. Fixed frequency, low noise operation can be forced by a logic signal on the MODE pin. Furthermore, an external clock can be used to synchronize the switching frequency of both converters. • • • • • • • • • • • • SystemPower™ VIN Range: 2.7V to 5.5V Output Current: — Channel 1: 600mA — Channel 2: 600mA 96% Efficient Step-Down Converter Low No Load Quiescent Current — 60µA Total for Both Converters Integrated Power Switches 100% Duty Cycle 1.7MHz Switching Frequency Optional Fixed Frequency or External SYNC Logic Selectable 180° Phase Shift Between the Two Converters Current Limit Protection Automatic Soft-Start Over-Temperature Protection QFN33-16 Package -40°C to +85°C Temperature Range A phase shift pin (PS) is available to operate the www.DataSheet4U.com Applications two converters 180° out of phase at heavy load to achieve low input ripple. • Cellular Phones / Smart Phones The AAT2513 is available in a Pb-free, thermally • Digital Cameras enhanced 16-pin QFN33 package and is specified • Handheld Instruments for operation over the -40°C to +85°C temperature • Micro Hard Disc Drives range. • Microprocessor / DSP Core / IO Power • PDAs and Handheld Computers Typical Application Input: 2.7V to 5.5V CIN 1μF L1 VIN1 VIN2 VOUT1 LX1 2μH R1 VCC FB1 AAT2513 L2 VOUT2 R2 LX2 2μH MODE/SYNC PS C1 4.7μF R4 AGND 2513.2007.04.1.1 R3 FB2 EN1 EN2 C2 4.7μF PGND1 PGND2 1 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Pin Descriptions Pin # Symbol 1 PS 2 AGND 4, 3 FB1, FB2 5, 6, 7, 8, 16 15 14 13 VIN1, VIN2 N/C LX1, LX2 PGND1, PGND2 10, 9 EN1, EN2 11 12 VCC MODE/SYNC EP Function Phase shift pin. Logic high enables the PS feature which forces the two converters to operate 180° out of phase when both are in forced PWM mode. Analog ground. Return the feedback resistive divider to this ground. See section on PCB layout guidelines and evaluation board layout diagram. Feedback input pins. An external resistive divider ties to each and programs the respective output voltage to the desired value. Input supply voltage pins. Must be closely decoupled to the respective PGND. Not connected Output switching nodes that connect to the respective output inductor. Main power ground return. Connect to the input and output capacitor return. See section on PCB layout guidelines and evaluation board layout diagram. Converter enable input pins. A logic high enables the converter channel. A logic low forces the channel into shutdown mode, reducing the channel supply current to less than 1µA. This pin should not be left floating. When not actively controlled, this pin can be tied directly to VIN and/or VCC. Control circuit power supply. Connect to the higher voltage of VIN1 or VIN2. Logic low enables automatic light load mode for optimized efficiency throughout the entire load range. Logic high forces low noise PWM operation under all operating conditions. Connect to an external clock for synchronization (PWM only). Exposed paddle (bottom). Use properly sized vias for thermal coupling to the ground plane. See section on PCB layout guidelines. Pin Configuration QFN33-16 (Top View) PGND2 LX2 N/C VIN2 13 14 15 16 PS AGND FB2 FB1 1 12 2 11 3 10 4 9 MODE/SYNC VCC EN1 EN2 8 7 6 5 PGND1 LX1 N/C VIN1 2 2513.2007.04.1.1 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Absolute Maximum Ratings1 TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted. Symbol Description Value Units VIN1/2 GND, PGND1/2 EN1/2, SYNC, LX1/2, FB1/2, PS TJ TS TLEAD Input Voltage Ground Pins -0.3 to 6.0 -0.3 to +0.3 V V -0.3 to VCC + 0.3 V -40 to 150 -65 to 150 300 °C °C °C Value Units 50 2 °C/W W Maximum Rating Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Maximum Soldering Temperature (at leads, 10 sec) Thermal Information Symbol θJA PD Description Thermal Resistance Maximum Power Dissipation 1. Stresses above those listed in Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. Functional operation at conditions other than the operating conditions specified is not implied. Only one Absolute Maximum rating should be applied at any one time. 2513.2007.04.1.1 3 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Electrical Characteristics1 VIN = VCC = 3.6V, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless noted otherwise. Typical values are at TA = 25°C. Symbol Description Conditions Power Supply VCC, Input Voltage VIN1, VIN2 UVLO Under-Voltage Lockout IQ Quiescent Current ISHDN Shutdown Current Each Converter VFB Feedback Voltage Tolerance VOUT Output Voltage Range LX Reverse Leakage Current (Fixed) LX Leakage Current Feedback Leakage P-Channel Current Limit High Side Switch On Resistance Low Side Switch On Resistance ILX_LEAK ILX_LEAK IFB ILIM RDS(ON)H RDS(ON)L ΔVOUT/ VOUT/ΔIOUT ΔVOUT/ VOUT/ΔVIN VFB FOSC TS Logic TSD THYS VIL VIH IEN, IMODE/SYNC, IPS Min Typ 2.7 VCC Rising VCC Falling VEN1 = VEN2 = VCC, No Load EN1 = EN2 = GND Max Units 5.5 V 2.7 2.35 60 V 120 1.0 µA µA -3.0 -3.0 % 0.6 VIN V VIN Open, VLX = 5.5V, EN = GND 1.0 µA VIN = 5.5V, VLX = 0 to VIN VFB = 1.0V Each Converter 1.0 0.2 1.0 0.45 0.40 µA µA A Ω Ω IOUT = 0 to 600mA, VIN = 2.9 to 5.5V IOUT = 0 to 450mA, VIN = 2.7 to 5.5V Load Regulation ILOAD = 0 to 600 mA 0.002 %/mA Line Regulation VIN = 2.7 to 5.5V, ILOAD = 100 mA 0.125 %/V 0.591 0.600 0.609 V 1.7 MHz 150 µs 140 °C 15 °C Feedback Threshold Voltage Accuracy Oscillator Frequency Start-Up Time No Load, TA = 25°C From Enable to Output Regulation; Both Channels Over-Temperature Shutdown Threshold Over-Temperature Shutdown Hysteresis EN, MODE/SYNC, PS Logic Low Threshold EN, MODE/SYNC, PS Logic High Threshold Logic Input Current 0.6 1.4 VIN = VFB = 5.5V -1.0 V V 1.0 µA 1. The AAT2513 guaranteed to meet performance specifications over the -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range and is assured by design, characterization and correlation with statistical process controls. 4 2513.2007.04.1.1 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Electrical Characteristics Efficiency vs. Load DC Regulation (VOUT = 3.3V; L = 4.7µH; LL Mode) (VIN = 5.0V; VOUT = 3.3V; L = 4.7µH; LL Mode) 100 1.00 VIN = 3.6V 0.75 Output Error (%) Efficiency (%) 90 80 VIN = 4.2V 70 VIN = 5.0V 60 50 40 0.50 0.25 0.00 -0.25 -0.50 -0.75 30 0.1 1 10 100 -1.00 0.1 1000 1 Efficiency vs. Load DC Regulation (VIN = 3.3V to 5.5V; VOUT = 2.5V; L = 3.3µH; LL Mode) 2.0 VIN = 2.7V 1.5 Output Error (%) Efficiency (%) 1000 (VOUT = 2.5V; L = 3.3µH; LL Mode) 100 80 VIN = 3.6V 70 VIN = 4.2V 60 50 VIN = 5.0V 40 1.0 0.5 0.0 -0.5 -1.0 -1.5 -2.0 0.1 30 0.1 1 10 100 1000 1 Output Current (mA) 10 100 1000 Output Current (mA) Efficiency vs. Load DC Regulation (VOUT = 1.8V; L = 2.2µH; LL Mode) (VOUT = 1.8V; L = 2.2µH; LL Mode) 1.0 100 90 0.8 VIN = 2.7V Output Error (%) Efficiency (%) 100 Output Current (mA) Output Current (mA) 90 10 80 70 VIN = 3.6V 60 VIN = 4.2V 50 40 VIN = 5.0V 30 VIN = 5.0V 0.6 0.4 VIN = 4.2V 0.2 0.0 -0.2 -0.4 VIN = 3.3V -0.6 -0.8 20 -1.0 0.1 1 10 Output Current (mA) 2513.2007.04.1.1 100 1000 0.1 1 10 100 1000 Output Current (mA) 5 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Electrical Characteristics Efficiency vs. Load DC Regulation (VOUT = 1.5V; L = 2.2µH; LL Mode) (VOUT = 1.5V; L = 2.2µH; LL Mode) 1.0 100 0.8 VIN = 2.7V 80 Output Error (%) Efficiency (%) 90 70 60 VIN = 3.6V 50 VIN = 4.2V 40 30 VIN = 3.3V 0.6 0.4 VIN = 4.2V 0.2 0.0 VIN = 5.0V -0.2 -0.4 -0.6 -0.8 -1.0 20 0.1 1 10 100 0.1 1000 1 Output Current (mA) 10 100 1000 Output Current (mA) Switching Frequency vs. Temperature Switching Frequency vs. Input Voltage 4 Frequency Variation (%) Switching Frequency (MHz) (IOUT = 600mA; 25°C) 1.90 VIN = 4.2V 1.85 1.80 1.75 1.70 VIN = 3.6V 1.65 1.60 1.55 -40 3 2 VOUT = 1.5V 1 VOUT = 1.8V 0 -1 -2 VIN = 3.3V VIN = 2.5V -3 -4 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2.7 3.1 3.5 Temperature (°°C) 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.5 Input Voltage (V) Output Voltage Error Vs. Temperature No Load Quiescent Current vs. Input Voltage (VOUT = 2.5V; IOUT = 600mA) 70 VIN = 3.6V 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.10 VIN = 4.2V 0.05 0.00 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 Temperature (°°C) 6 Input Current (µA) Output Voltage Error (%) 0.30 80 100 120 65 60 55 85°C 25°C -40°C 50 45 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 Input Voltage (V) 2513.2007.04.1.1 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Electrical Characteristics P-Channel RDS(ON) vs. Input Voltage VIH vs. Input Voltage 1000 1.3 1.2 120°C 100°C 800 1.1 85°C VIH (V) RDS(ON) (mΩ Ω) 900 700 600 0.9 0.8 400 0.7 25°C 25°C 1.0 500 300 2.5 -40°C 85°C 0.6 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 2.5 Input Voltage (V) 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 Input Voltage (V) VIL vs. Input Voltage Soft Start (VIN = 3.6V; VOUT = 1.8V; IOUT = 600mA) Enable Voltage (top) (V) Output Voltage (middle) (V) VIL (mV) 1.1 1.0 25°C -40°C 0.9 0.8 85°C 0.7 0.6 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 4 3 2 1 0 0.4 0.2 0.0 -0.2 6.0 Time (50µs/div) Input Voltage (V) Load Transient (1mA to 450mA; VIN = 3.6V; VOUT = 1.8V; COUT = 10µF; CFF = 100pF) 1.8 450mA 1mA 0.5 0 Time (20µs/div) 2513.2007.04.1.1 2.0 1.8 1.6 450mA 1mA 0.5 0.0 -0.5 Load Current (middle) (A) Inductor Current (bottom) (A) 2.0 Output Voltage (AC) (top) (V) Load Transient (1mA to 450mA; VIN = 3.6V; VOUT = 1.8V; COUT = 4.7µF) Load Current (middle) (A) Inductor Current (bottom) (A) Output Voltage (top) (V) 0.6 Inductor Current (bottom) (A) 1.2 Time (20µs/div) 7 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Electrical Characteristics Load Transient Load Transient (5mA to 600mA; VIN = 3.6V; VOUT = 1.8V; COUT = 4.7µF) (1mA to 600mA; VIN = 3.6V; VOUT = 1.8V; COUT = 10µF; CFF = 100pF) 1.3 600mA 5mA 1.0 0.5 0.0 -0.5 Output Voltage (top) (V) Output Voltage (top) (V) 1.8 2.0 1.8 1.6 600mA 1mA 0.5 0 Time (40µs/div) Load Current (middle) (A) Inductor Current (bottom) (A) 2.3 Load Current (middle) (A) Inductor Current (bottom) (A) 2.8 Time (40µs/div) Load Transient (450mA to 600mA; VIN = 3.6V; VOUT = 1.8V; COUT = 10µF; CFF = 100pF Output Voltage (top) (V) 1.6 600mA 450mA 0.6 0.4 0.2 Time (20µs/div) 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.7 600mA 450mA 0.6 0.4 0.2 Load Current (middle) (A) Output Current (bottom) (A) 1.8 Load Current (middle) (A) Inductor Current (bottom) (A) 2.0 Output Voltage (AC) (top) (V) Load Transient (450mA to 600mA; VIN = 3.6V; VOUT = 1.8V; COUT = 4.7µF) Time (20µs/div) Line Transient (VIN = 3.6V to 4.2V; VOUT = 1.8V; IOUT = 600mA; COUT = 4.7µF) Input Voltage (top) (V) 4 3 2 1.84 1 1.82 1.80 1.78 1.76 1.74 Output Voltage (bottom) (V) 5 Time (40µs/div) 8 2513.2007.04.1.1 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Electrical Characteristics Line Regulation Line Regulation (VOUT = 1.8V; L = 2.2µH) (VOUT = 1.5V; L = 2.2µH) 2.0 1.0 1.5 IOUT = 0.1mA to 100mA Accuracy (%) Accuracy (%) 0.5 0.0 -0.5 IOUT = 400mA -1.0 -1.5 -2.0 2.5 IOUT = 0.1mA to 100mA 1.0 0.5 0.0 -0.5 IOUT = 400mA -1.0 -1.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 -2.0 2.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 Output Voltage Ripple (VOUT = 1.8V; VIN = 3.6V; Load = 600mA) 6.0 1.80 1.75 0.2 0.1 0.0 1.82 1.80 1.78 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 Time (10µs/div) Time (0.2µs/div) Input Ripple Input Ripple (CIN = 2 x 10µF; VIN = 3.6V; VOUT1 = 1.8V; VOUT2 = 2.5V; IOUT1,2 = 600mA; 0°° Phase Shift; PS = Low) (CIN = 2 x 10µF; VIN = 3.6V; VOUT1 = 1.8V; VOUT2 = 2.5V; IOUT1,2 = 600mA; 180°° Phase Shift) 3.59 LX2 4 LX1 2 0 3.60 3.59 LX2 4 LX1 0 -2 -2 Time (0.2µs/div) 2 Switching Voltage LX1,LX2 (V) 3.60 Switching Voltage LX1,LX2 (V) 3.61 Input Voltage (top) (V) 3.61 3.62 2513.2007.04.1.1 Inductor Current (bottom) (A) 1.85 Output Voltage (top) (V) Output Voltage Ripple (VOUT = 1.8V; VIN = 3.6V; Load = 1mA) -0.1 Input Voltage (top) (V) 3.5 Input Voltage (V) Inductor Current (bottom) (A) Output Voltage (top) (V) Input Voltage (V) 3.0 Time (0.2µs/div) 9 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Functional Block Diagram FB1 VIN1 VCC DH Comp Err. Amp. LX1 Logic Voltage Reference DL Control Logic EN1 PGND1 AGND VIN2 Oscillator MODE/SYNC PS FB Err. Amp. DH Comp. LX2 Logic Voltage Reference EN2 Functional Description The AAT2513 is a peak current mode pulse width modulated (PWM) converter with internal compensation. Each channel has independent input, enable, feedback, and ground pins with a 1.7MHz clock. Both converters operate in either a fixed frequency (PWM) mode or a more efficient light load (LL) mode. A phase shift pin programs the converters to operate in phase or 180° out of phase. The converter can also be synchronized to an external clock during PWM operation. The input voltage range is 2.7V to 5.5V. An external resistive divider as shown in Figure 1 programs the output voltage up to the input voltage. The converter MOSFET power stage is sized for 600mA load capability with up to 96% efficiency. Light load efficiency is up to 90% at a 1mA load. 10 Control Logic DL PGND2 Soft Start / Enable The AAT2513 soft start control prevents output voltage overshoot and limits inrush current when either the input power or the enable input is applied. When pulled low, the enable input forces the converter into a low power non-switching state with a bias current of less than 1µA. Low Dropout Operation For conditions where the input voltage drops to the output voltage level, the converter duty cycle increases to 100%. As the converter approaches the 100% duty cycle, the minimum off time initially forces the high side on time to exceed the 1.7MHz clock cycle and reduce the effective switching frequency. Once the input drops below the level where the converter can regulate the output, the high side P-channel MOSFET is enabled continuously for 100% duty cycle. At 100% duty cycle the output voltage tracks the input voltage minus the I*R drop of the high side P-channel MOSFET. 2513.2007.04.1.1 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization VIN U1 AAT2513 C3 10μF 5 10 1.8V 11 L1 7 2.2uH 4 R1 118k 6 2 C1 4.7μF R2 59.0k 8 VIN1 VIN2 EN1 EN2 VCC PS LX1 LX2 FB1 FB2 N/C MODE/SYNC AGND PGND1 N/C PGND2 16 9 2.5V 1 L2 14 2.2μH 3 R3 187k 12 15 13 C2 4.7μF R4 59.0k Figure 1: AAT2513 Typical Schematic. Low Supply UVLO Applications Information Under-voltage lockout (UVLO) guarantees sufficient VIN bias and proper operation of all internal circuitry prior to activation. Inductor Selection Fault Protection For overload conditions, the peak inductor current is limited. Thermal protection disables the converter when the internal dissipation or ambient temperature becomes excessive. The over-temperature threshold for the junction temperature is 140°C with 15°C of hysteresis. The step down converter uses peak current mode control with slope compensation to maintain stability for duty cycles greater than 50%. The output inductor value must be selected so the inductor current down slope meets the internal slope compensation requirements. The internal slope compensation for the adjustable and low voltage fixed versions of the AAT2513 is 0.6A/µsec. This equates to a slope compensation that is 75% of the inductor current down slope for a 1.8V output and 2.2µH inductor. PWM/LL Operation For fixed frequency, with minimum ripple under light load conditions, the MODE/SYNC pin should be tied to a logic high. For more efficient operation under light load conditions the MODE/SYNC pin should be tied to a logic low level. Clock Phase and Frequency A logic high on the PS pin while in PWM mode forces both converters to operate 180° out of phase thus reducing the input ripple by roughly half. A logic low on the PS pin synchronizes both converters in phase. 2513.2007.04.1.1 m= 0.75 ⋅ VO 0.75 ⋅ 1.8V A = = 0.6 L 2.2µH µsec L= 0.75 ⋅ VO 0.75V ⋅ VO µs ≈ 1.2 A ⋅ VO = A m 0.6 µs = 1.2 µs 2.5V = 3.1µH A In this case a standard 3.3µH value is selected. 11 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Table 1 displays the suggested inductor values for the AAT2513. This equation provides an estimate for the input capacitor required for a single channel. Manufacturer's specifications list both the inductor DC current rating, which is a thermal limitation, and the peak current rating, which is determined by the inductor's saturation characteristics. The inductor should not show any appreciable saturation under all normal load conditions. Some inductors may meet the peak and average current ratings yet result in excessive losses due to a high DCR. Always consider the losses associated with the DCR and its effect on the total converter efficiency when selecting an inductor. The equation below solves for the input capacitor size for both channels. It makes the worst case assumption that both converters are operating at 50% duty cycle with in phase synchronization. The 2.2uH CDRH2D11 series inductor selected from Sumida has a 98mΩ DCR and a 1.27A DC current rating. At full load the inductor DC loss is 35mW which corresponds to a 3.2% loss in efficiency for a 600mA, 1.8V output. Input Capacitor A key feature of the AAT2513 is that the fundamental switching frequency ripple at the input can be reduced by operating the two converters 180° out of phase. This reduces the input ripple by roughly half, reducing the required input capacitance. An X5R ceramic input capacitor as small as 1µF is often sufficient. To estimate the required input capacitor size, determine the acceptable input ripple level (VPP) and solve for C. The calculated value varies with input voltage and is a maximum when VIN is double the output voltage. CIN = CIN = 1 ⎛ VPP ⎞ - ESR · 4 · FS ⎝ IO1 + IO2 ⎠ Because the AAT2513 channels will generally operate at different duty cycles the actual ripple will vary and be less than the ripple (VPP) used to solve for the input capacitor in the above equation. Always examine the ceramic capacitor DC voltage coefficient characteristics when selecting the proper value. For example, the capacitance of a 10µF 6.3V X5R ceramic capacitor with 5V DC applied is actually about 6µF. The maximum input capacitor RMS current is: IRMS = IO1 · ⎛ ⎝ VO1 ⎛ V ⎞ · 1 - O1 ⎞ + IO2 · ⎛ VIN ⎝ VIN ⎠ ⎠ ⎝ VO2 ⎛ V ⎞ · 1 - O2 ⎞ VIN ⎝ VIN ⎠ ⎠ The input capacitor RMS ripple current varies with the input and output voltage and will always be less than or equal to half of the total DC load current of both converters combined. VO ⎛ V ⎞ ⋅ 1- O VIN ⎝ VIN ⎠ IRMS(MAX) = IO1(MAX) + IO2(MAX) 2 ⎛ VPP ⎞ - ESR ⋅ FS ⎝ IO ⎠ Configuration Output Voltage Inductor Slope Compensation 0.6V adjustable with external resistive divider 0.6V-2.0V 2.5V 3.3V 2.2µH 3.3µH 4.7µH 0.6A/µs Table 1: Inductor Values. 12 2513.2007.04.1.1 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization This equation also makes the worst-case assumption that both converters are operating at 50% duty cycle synchronized. VO ⎛ V ⎞ · 1- O The term VIN ⎝ VIN ⎠ appears in both the input voltage ripple and input capacitor RMS current equations. It is at maximum when VO is twice VIN. This is why the input voltage ripple and the input capacitor RMS current ripple are a maximum at 50% duty cycle. VO ⎛ V ⎞ · 1 - O = D ⋅ (1 - D) = 0.52 = 0.25 VIN ⎝ VIN ⎠ The input capacitor provides a low impedance loop for the edges of pulsed current drawn by the AAT2513. Low ESR/ESL X7R and X5R ceramic capacitors are ideal for this function. To minimize the stray inductance, the capacitor should be placed as close as possible to the IC. This keeps the high frequency content of the input current localized, minimizing EMI and input voltage ripple. The proper placement of the input capacitor (C3 and C9) can be seen in the evaluation board layout in Figures 3 and 4. Since decoupling must be as close to the input pins as possible it is necessary to use two decoupling capacitors, one for each converter. A Laboratory test set-up typically consists of two long wires running from the bench power supply to the evaluation board input voltage pins. The inductance of these wires along with the low ESR ceramic input capacitor can create a high Q network that may effect the converter performance. This problem often becomes apparent in the form of excessive ringing in the output voltage during load transients. Errors in the loop phase and gain measurements can also result. Since the inductance of a short printed circuit board trace feeding the input voltage is significantly lower than the power leads from the bench power supply, most applications do not exhibit this problem. In applications where the input power source lead inductance cannot be reduced to a level that does not effect the converter performance, a high ESR tantalum or aluminum electrolytic (C10 of Figure 2) 2513.2007.04.1.1 should be placed in parallel with the low ESR, ESL bypass ceramic. This dampens the high Q network and stabilizes the system. Output Capacitor The output capacitor limits the output ripple and provides holdup during large load transitions. A 4.7µF to 10µF X5R or X7R ceramic capacitor typically provides sufficient bulk capacitance to stabilize the output during large load transitions and has the ESR and ESL characteristics necessary for low output ripple. The output voltage droop due to a load transient is dominated by the capacitance of the ceramic output capacitor. During a step increase in load current the ceramic output capacitor alone supplies the load current until the loop responds. As the loop responds the inductor current increases to match the load current demand. This typically takes two to three switching cycles and can be estimated by: COUT = 3 · ΔILOAD VDROOP · FS Once the average inductor current increases to the DC load level, the output voltage recovers. The above equation establishes a limit on the minimum value for the output capacitor with respect to load transients. The internal voltage loop compensation also limits the minimum output capacitor value to 4.7µF. This is due to its effect on the loop crossover frequency (bandwidth), phase margin, and gain margin. Increased output capacitance will reduce the crossover frequency with greater phase margin. The maximum output capacitor RMS ripple current is given by: IRMS(MAX) = 1 VOUT · (VIN(MAX) - VOUT) L · F · VIN(MAX) 2· 3 · Dissipation due to the RMS current in the ceramic output capacitor ESR is typically minimal, resulting in less than a few degrees rise in hot spot temperature. 13 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Adjustable Output Resistor Selection Resistors R1 through R4 of Figure 1 program the output to regulate at a voltage higher than 0.6V. To limit the bias current required for the external feedback resistor string, the minimum suggested value for R2 and R4 is 59kΩ. Although a larger value will reduce the quiescent current, it will also increase the impedance of the feedback node, making it more sensitive to external noise and interference. Table 2 summarizes the resistor values for various output voltages with R2 and R4 set to either 59kΩ for good noise immunity or 221kΩ for reduced no load input current. ⎛ VOUT ⎞ ⎛ 1.5V ⎞ R1 = V -1 · R2 = 0.6V - 1 · 59kΩ = 88.5kΩ ⎝ REF ⎠ ⎝ ⎠ With an external feedforward capacitor (C4 and C5 of Figure 2) the AAT2513 delivers enhanced transient response for extreme pulsed load applications. The addition of the feedforward capacitor typically requires a larger output capacitor (C1 and C2) for stability. VOUT (V) R2, R4 = 59kΩ R1, R3 (kΩ) R2, R4 = 221kΩ R1, R3 (kΩ) 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.8 1.85 2.0 2.5 3.3 19.6 29.4 39.2 49.9 59.0 68.1 78.7 88.7 118 124 137 187 265 75 113 150 187 221 261 301 332 442 464 523 715 1000 Table 2: Feedback Resistor Values. Thermal Calculations There are three types of losses associated with the AAT2513 converter: switching losses, conduction losses, and quiescent current losses. The conduction 14 losses are associated with the RDS(ON) characteristics of the power output switching devices. The switching losses are dominated by the gate charge of the power output switching devices. At full load, assuming continuous conduction mode (CCM), a simplified form of the dual converter losses is given by: PTOTAL = + IO12 · (RDSON(HS) · VO1 + RDSON(LS) · [VIN -VO1]) VIN IO22 · (RDSON(HS) · VO2 + RDSON(LS) · [VIN -VO2]) VIN + (tsw · F · [IO1 + IO2] + 2 · IQ) · VIN IQ is the AAT2513 quiescent current for one channel and tSW is used to estimate the full load switching losses. For the condition where channel one is in dropout at 100% duty cycle the total device dissipation reduces to: PTOTAL = IO12 · RDSON(HS) + IO22 · (RDSON(HS) · VO2 + RDSON(LS) · [VIN -VO2]) VIN + (tsw · F · IO2 + 2 · IQ) · VIN Since RDS(ON), quiescent current, and switching losses all vary with input voltage, the total losses should be investigated over the complete input voltage range. Given the total losses, the maximum junction temperature can be derived from the θJA for the QFN33-12 package which is 28°C/W to 50°C/W minimum. TJ(MAX) = PTOTAL · ΘJA + TAMB 2513.2007.04.1.1 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization PCB Layout Use the following guidelines to insure a proper layout: 1. Due to the pin placement of VIN for both converters, proper decoupling is not possible with just one input capacitor. The input capacitors C3 and C9 should connect as closely as possible to the respective VIN and GND as shown in Figure 3. 2. Connect the output capacitor and inductor as closely as possible. The connection of the inductor to the LX pin should also be as short as possible. 2513.2007.04.1.1 3. The feedback trace should be separate from any power trace and connect as close as possible to the load point. Sensing along a high-current load trace will degrade DC load regulation. Place the external feedback resistors as close as possible to the FB pin. This prevents noise from being coupled into the high impedance feedback node. 4. Keep the resistance of the trace from the load return to GND to a minimum. This minimizes any error in DC regulation due to potential differences of the internal signal ground and the power ground. 5. For good thermal coupling, PCB vias are required from the pad for the QFN paddle to the ground plane. The via diameter should be 0.3mm to 0.33mm and positioned on a 1.2 mm grid. 15 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Design Example Specifications VO1 2.5V @ 600mA (adjustable using 0.6V version), pulsed load ΔILOAD = 300mA VO2 1.8V @ 600mA (adjustable using 0.6V version), pulsed load ΔILOAD = 300mA VIN 2.7V to 4.2V (3.6V nominal) FS 1.7 MHz TAMB 85°C 1.8V VO1 Output Inductor L1 = 1.2 µs µs ⋅ VO1 = 1.2 ⋅ 1.8V = 2.2µH (see table 1). A A For Sumida CDRH2D11 2.2µH DCR = 98mΩ. ΔI1 = ⎛ 2.5V⎞ VO1 ⎛ VO1 ⎞ 2.5V ⋅ 1= ⋅ 1= 230mA L ⋅ F ⎝ VIN ⎠ 3.3µH ⋅ 1.7MHz ⎝ 4.2V⎠ IPK1 = IO1 + ΔI1 = 0.4A + 0.115A = 0.515A 2 PL1 = IO12 ⋅ DCR = 0.6A2 ⋅ 123mΩ = 44mW 2.5V VO2 Output Inductor L1 = 1.2 µs µs ⋅ VO1 = 1.2 ⋅ 2.5V = 3.3µH (see table 1). A A For Sumida inductor CDRH2D11 3.3µH DCR = 123mΩ. ΔI2 = ⎛ 2.5V⎞ VO2 ⎛ VO2 ⎞ 2.5V ⋅ 1= ⋅ ⎝1 = 230mA L ⋅ F ⎝ VIN ⎠ 3.3µH ⋅ 1.7MHz 4.2V⎠ IPK2 = IO2 + ΔI2 = 0.4A + 0.115A = 0.515A 2 PL2 = IO22 ⋅ DCR = 0.6A2 ⋅ 123mΩ = 44mW 16 2513.2007.04.1.1 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization 1.8V Output Capacitor COUT = 3 · ΔILOAD 3 · 0.3A = = 4.8µF 0.2V · 1.7MHz VDROOP · FS IRMS(MAX) = (VOUT) · (VIN(MAX) - VOUT) 1 1.8V · (4.2V - 1.8V) · = 31mArms = L · F · VIN(MAX) 2 · 3 2.2µH · 1.7MHz · 4.2V 2· 3 1 · Pesr = esr · IRMS2 = 5mΩ · (31mA)2 = 4.8µW 2.5V Output Capacitor COUT = 3 · ΔILOAD 3 · 0.3A = = 4.8µF 0.2V · 1.7MHz VDROOP · FS IRMS(MAX) = (VOUT) · (VIN(MAX) - VOUT) 1 2.5V · (4.2V - 2.5V) · = 67mArms = L · F · VIN(MAX) 2 · 3 3.3µH · 1.7MHz · 4.2V 2· 3 1 · Pesr = esr · IRMS2 = 5mΩ · (67mA)2 = 22µW Input Capacitor Input Ripple VPP = 25mV. CIN = 1 1 = = 10µF ⎛ VPP ⎞ ⎛ 25mV ⎞ - ESR · 4 · FS - 5mΩ · 4 · 1.7MHz ⎝ IO1 + IO2 ⎠ ⎝ 1.2A ⎠ IRMS(MAX) = IO1 + IO2 = 0.6Arms 2 P = esr · IRMS2 = 5mΩ · (0.6A)2 = 0.8mW 2513.2007.04.1.1 17 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization AAT2513 Losses The maximum dissipation occurs at dropout where VIN = 2.7V. All values assume an 85°C ambient and a 120°C junction temperature. PTOTAL = IO12 · (RDSON(HS) · VO1 + RDSON(LS) · (VIN -VO1)) + IO22 · (RDSON(HS) · VO2 + RDSON(LS) · (VIN -VO2)) VIN + (tsw · F · IO2 + 2 · IQ) · VIN = 0.62 · (0.725Ω · 2.5V + 0.7Ω · (2.7V - 2.5V)) + 0.62 · (0.725Ω · 1.8V + 0.7Ω · (2.7V - 1.8V)) 2.7V + (5ns · 1.7MHz · 0.6A + 60µA) · 2.7V = 533mW TJ(MAX) = TAMB + ΘJA · PLOSS = 85°C + (50°C/W) · 533mW = 111°C TJ(MAX) = TAMB + ΘJA · PLOSS = 85°C + (28°C/W) · 533mW = 100°C Phase Shift 3 2 1 L1, L2 CDRH2D11 C1, C2 4.7μF 10V 0805 X5R U1 AAT2513 VIN 6 C4 100pF VIN C5 100pF 16 1 R1 187k R3 88.7k 2 3 4 C10 120μF 5 R2 59.0k R4 59.0k 7 C9 10μF LX2 N/C N/C VIN2 LX2 PS AGND PGND2 MODE/SYNC FB2 VCC FB1 EN1 VIN1 LX1 EN2 PGND1 VO2 VIN 15 L2 Sync 14 C7 1μF 13 C2 12 11 1 2 3 VCC LX1 10 C8 0.1μF 9 L1 VO1 8 C6 1μF C1 C3 10μF GND GND R5 10 GND VCC VIN 3 2 1 3 2 1 Enable 2 Enable 1 GND GND Figure 2: AAT2513 Evaluation Board Schematic1. 1. For enhanced transient configuration C5, C4 = 100pF and C1, C2 = 10µF. 18 2513.2007.04.1.1 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Adjustable Version (0.6V device) R2, R4 = 59kΩ R2, R4 = 221kΩ1 VOUT (V) R1, R3 (kΩ) R1, R3 (kΩ) L1, L2 (µH) 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.8 1.85 2.0 2.5 3.3 19.6 29.4 39.2 49.9 59.0 68.1 78.7 88.7 118 124 137 187 265 75.0 113 150 187 221 261 301 332 442 464 523 715 1000 1.0 - 1.5 1.0 - 1.5 1.0 - 1.5 1.0 - 1.5 1.0 - 1.5 1.0 - 1.5 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 3.3 3.3 4.7 Fixed Version R2, R4 not used VOUT (V) R1, R3 (kΩ) L1, L2 (µH) 0.6-3.3V zero 2.2 Table 5: Evaluation Board Component Values. Figure 3: AAT2513 Evaluation Board Top Side. Figure 4: AAT2513 Evaluation Board Bottom Side. 1. For reduced quiescent current, R2 and R4 = 221kΩ. 2513.2007.04.1.1 19 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Manufacturer Part Number Sumida Sumida Sumida Sumida Taiyo Yuden Taiyo Yuden Taiyo Yuden Taiyo Yuden CDRH2D11 CDRH2D11 CDRH2D11 CDRH2D11 CBC2518T CBC2518T CBC2518T CBC2016T Inductance (µH) Max DC Current (A) DCR (Ω) Size (mm) LxWxH Type 1.5 2.2 3.3 4.7 1.0 2.2 4.7 2.2 1.48 1.27 1.02 0.88 1.2 1.1 0.92 0.83 0.068 0.098 0.123 0.170 0.08 0.13 0.2 0.2 3.2x3.2x1.2 3.2x3.2x1.2 3.2x3.2x1.2 3.2x3.2x1.2 2.5x1.8x1.8 2.5x1.8x1.8 2.5x1.8x1.8 2.0x1.6x1.6 Shielded Shielded Shielded Shielded Wire Wound Chip Wire Wound Chip Wire Wound Chip Wire Wound Chip Table 3: Typical Surface Mount Inductors. Manufacturer Part Number Value Voltage Temp. Co. Case Murata Murata Murata GRM219R61A475KE19 GRM21BR60J106KE19 GRM21BR60J226ME39 4.7µF 10µF 22µF 10V 6.3V 6.3V X5R X5R X5R 0805 0805 0805 Table 4: Surface Mount Capacitors. 20 2513.2007.04.1.1 AAT2513 Dual 600mA Step-Down Converter with Synchronization Ordering Information Voltage Package Channel 1 Channel 2 Marking1 Part Number (Tape and Reel)2 QFN33-16 0.6V 0.6V UFXYY AAT2513IVN-AA-T1 All AnalogicTech products are offered in Pb-free packaging. The term “Pb-free” means semiconductor products that are in compliance with current RoHS standards, including the requirement that lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.analogictech.com/pbfree. Legend Voltage Adjustable (0.6V) 1.5 1.8 1.9 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.85 2.9 3.0 3.3 Code A G I Y N O P Q R S T W 1. XYY = assembly and date code. 2. 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