ANPEC APW7120AKE-TRL

APW7120A
5V to 12V Supply Voltage, 8-PIN, Synchronous Buck PWM Controller
Features
General Description
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The APW7120A is a fixed 300kHz frequency, voltage
Operating with Single 5~12V Supply Volt-
mode, and synchronous PWM controller. The device
age or two Supply Voltages
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drives two low cost N-channel MOSFETs and is de-
Drive Dual Low Cost N-Channel MOSFETs
signed to work with single 5~12V or two supply
- Adaptive Shoot-Through Protection
voltage(s), providing excellent regulation for load
Built-in Feedback Compensation
transients.
- Voltage-Mode PWM Control
The APW7120A integrates controls, monitoring and
- 0~100% Duty Ratio
protection functions into a single 8-pin package to
- Fast Transient Response
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provide a low cost and perfect power solution.
±2% 0.8V Reference
A power-on-reset (POR) circuit monitors the VCC
- Over Line, Load Regulation, and
supply voltage to prevent wrong logic controls. An
Operating Temperature
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internal 0.8V reference provides low output voltage
Programmable Over-Current Protection
down to 0.8V for further applications. An built-in digital
- Using RDS(ON) of Low-Side MOSFET
soft-start with fixed soft-start interval prevents the
output voltage from overshoot as well as limiting the
Hiccup-Mode Under-Voltage Protection
input current. The controller’s over-current protection
118% Over-Voltage Protection
monitors the output current by using the voltage drop
Adjustable Output Voltage
across the low-side MOSFET’s RDS(ON), eliminating the
Small Converter Size
need of a current sensing resistor. Additional under
- 300kHz Constant Switching Frequency
voltage and over voltage protections monitor the
voltage on FB pin for short-circuit and over-voltage
- Small SOP-8 Package
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protections. The over-current protection cycles the
Built-In Digital Soft-Start
soft-start function until 4 over-current events are
Shutdown Control using an External
counted.
MOSFET
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Pulling and holding the voltage on OCSET pin below
Lead Free and Green Devices Available
0.15V with an open drain device shuts down the
(RoHS Compliant)
controller.
Applications
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Pin Cinfiguration
Motherboard
Graphics Card
BOOT 1
8 PHASE
UGATE 2
7 OCSET
GND 3
High Current, up to 20A, DC-DC Converters
6 FB
LGATE 4
5 VCC
SOP-8
ANPEC reserves the right to make changes to improve reliability or manufacturability without notice, and advise
customers to obtain the latest version of relevant information to verify before placing orders.
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Ordering and Marking Information
APW7120A
APW7120A K :
Package Code
K : SOP-8
Operating Ambient Temperature Range
E : -20 to 70 °C
Assembly Material
Handling Code
Handling Code
TR : Tape & Reel
Temperature Range Assembly Material
Package Code
L : Lead Free Device
G : Halogen and Lead Free Device
APW7120A
XXXXX
XXXXX - Date Code
Note: ANPEC lead-free products contain molding compounds/die attach materials and 100% matte tin plate termination finish; which
are fully compliant with RoHS. ANPEC lead-free products meet or exceed the lead-free requirements of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020C for
MSL classification at lead-free peak reflow temperature. ANPEC defines “Green” to mean lead-free (RoHS compliant) and halogen
free (Br or Cl does not exceed 900ppm by weight in homogeneous material and total of Br and Cl does not exceed 1500ppm by
weight).
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
VCC
VBOOT
(Note 1)
Parameter
Rating
Unit
VCC Supply Voltage (VCC to GND)
-0.3 ~ 16
V
BOOT Voltage (BOOT to PHASE)
-0.3 ~ 16
V
<400ns pulse width
>400ns pulse width
-5 ~ VBOOT+0.3
-0.3 ~ VBOOT+0.3
V
<400ns pulse width
>400ns pulse width
-5 ~ VCC+0.3
-0.3 ~ VCC+0.3
V
<400ns pulse width
-10 ~ 30
-3 ~ 16
V
UGATE Voltage (UGATE to PHASE)
LGATE Voltage (LGATE to GND)
PHASE Voltage (PHASE to GND)
>400ns pulse width
VI/O
Input Voltage (OCSET, FB to GND)
-0.3 ~ 7
Maximum Junction Temperature
TSTG
TSDR
Storage Temperature
Maximum Lead Soldering Temperature, 10 Seconds
V
150
o
-65 ~ 150
o
260
o
C
C
C
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life of a device may be impaired.
Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Thermal Characteristics
Symbol
θJA
Parameter
Typical Value
Junction-to-Ambient Resistance in Free Air
(Note 2)
160
Unit
o
C/W
Note 2: θJA is measured with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board in free air.
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol
(Note 3)
Parameter
VCC
VCC Supply Voltage
VOUT
Converter Output Voltage
VIN
Converter Input Voltage
IOUT
Converter Output Current
Range
Unit
4.5 ~ 13.2
V
0.8 ~ 80%VIN
V
2.2 ~ 13.2
V
0 ~ 20
A
TA
Ambient Temperature
-20 ~ 70
o
TJ
Junction Temperature
-20 ~ 125
o
C
C
Note 3: Please refer to the typical application circuit.
Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherswise specified, these specifications apply over VCC = 12V, VBOOT = 12V and TA = -20 ~ 70oC.
Typical values are at TA = 25oC.
APW7120A
Symbol
Parameter
Test Conditions
Unit
Min.
Typ.
Max.
-
2.1
6
mA
-
1.5
4
mA
Rising VCC Threshold
3.8
4.1
4.4
V
Hysteresis
0.1
0.45
0.6
V
250
300
350
kHz
-
1.5
-
VP-P
-
0.8
-
V
SUPPLY CURRENT
IVCC
VCC Nominal Supply Current
UGATE and LGATE Open
VCC Shutdown Supply Current
POWER-ON-RESET
OSCILLATOR
FOSC
∆VOSC
Free Running Frequency
Ramp Amplitude
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
VREF
Reference Voltage
Measured at FB Pin
Accuracy
TA =-20~70°C
-2.0
-
+2.0
%
Line Regulation
VCC=12 ~ 5V
-
0.05
0.5
%
DC Gain
-
86
-
dB
FP1
First Pole Frequency
-
0.4
-
Hz
FZ
Zero Frequency
-
0.4
-
kHz
FP2
Second Pole Frequency
-
430
-
kHz
Average UGATE Duty Range
0
-
85
%
FB Input Current
-
-
0.1
µA
ERROR AMPLIFIER
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Electrical Characteristics (Cont.)
Unless otherswise specified, these specifications apply over VCC = 12V, VBOOT = 12V and TA = -20 ~ 70oC.
Typical values are at TA = 25oC.
APW7120A
Symbol
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
PWM CONTROLLER GATE DRIVERS
TD
UGATE Source
VBOOT-PHASE =12V, VUGATE-PHASE =6V
1.0
2.0
-
A
UGATE Sink
VBOOT-PHASE =12V, VUGATE-PHASE=1V
-
3.5
7
Ω
LGATE Source
VCC=12V, VLGATE=6V
1.0
1.9
-
A
LGATE Sink
VCC=12V, VLGATE=1V
-
2.6
5
Ω
Dead-Time
Guaranteed by Design
-
40
100
ns
35
40
45
µA
0.37
0.4
0.43
V
62
67
72
%
-
45
-
mV
114
118
122
%
2
3.8
5
ms
0.1
0.15
0.3
V
-
40
-
mV
PROTECTIONS
IOCSET
UVFB
OCSET Current Source
VPHASE=0V, Normal Operation
Over-Current Reference Voltage
TA =-20~70°C
FB Under-Voltage Threshold
VFB Falling
FB Under-Voltage Hysteresis
Over-Voltage Threshold
Rising V
VFB Rising
SOFT-START AND SHUTDOWN
TSS
Soft-Start Interval
OCSET Shutdown Threshold
Falling VOCSET
OCSET Shutdown Hysteresis
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Function Pin Description
BOOT (Pin 1)
This pin provides ground referenced bias voltage to
where R1 is the resistor connected from VOUT to FB ,
the high-side MOSFET driver. A bootstrap circuit with
and R2 is the resistor connected from FB to GND. The
a diode connected to 5~12V is used to create a
FB pin is also monitored for under and over-voltage
voltage suitable to drive a logic-level N-channel
events.
MOSFET.
OCSET (Pin 7)
UGATE (Pin 2)
The OCSET is a dual-function input pin for over-
Connect this pin to the high-side N-channel MOSFET’s
current protection and shutdown control. Connect a
gate. This pin provides gate drive for the high-side
resistor (ROCSET) from this pin to the Drain of the low-
MOSFET.
side MOSFET. This resistor, an internal 40µA current
source (IOCSET), and the MOSFET’s on-resistance
GND (Pin 3)
(RDSON) set the converter over-current trip level (IPEAK)
The GND terminal provides return path for the IC’s bias
according to the following formula:
current and the low-side MOSFET driver’s pull-low
I PEAK =
current. Connect the pin to the system ground via very
low impedance layout on PCBs.
40µ A ⋅ R OCSET - 0.4V
R DSON
(A)
Pulling and holding this pin below 0.15V with an open
LGATE (Pin 4)
drain device, with very low parasitic capacitor, shuts
Connect this pin to the low-side N-channel MOSFET’s
down the IC with floating output and also resets the
gate. This pin provides gate drive for the low-side
over-current counter. Releasing OCSET pin initiates a
MOSFET.
new soft-start and the converter works again.
VCC (Pin 5)
PHASE (Pin 8)
Connect this pin to a 5~12V supply voltage. This pin
The pin provides return path for the high-side MOSFET
provides bias supply for the control circuitry and the
driver’s pull-low current. Connect this pin to the high-
low-side MOSFET driver. The voltage at this pin is
side MOSFET’s source.
monitored for the Power-On-Reset (POR) purpose.
FB (Pin 6)
This pin is the inverting input of the internal Gm amplifier.
Connect this pin to the output (VOUT) of the converter
via an external resistor divider for closed-loop operation.
The output voltage set by the resistor divider is determined using the following formula :
V OUT = 0.8V ⋅ ( 1 +
R1
)
R2
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Block Diagram
VCC
3VCC
40uA
OCSET
Power-OnReset
Regulator
0.4V
OC
POR
3VCC
67%VREF
2.5V
Enable
0.15V
Soft-Start
and Fault
Logic
UV
BOOT
OV
UGATE
118%VREF
Inhibit
Soft-Start
PHASE
Gate
Control
COMP
FB
PWM
VCC
Gm
Amplifier
VREF
0.8V
LGATE
FOSC
300kHz
GND
Oscillator
Application Circuit
L1
1uH
D1
1N4148
VBIAS
VIN
+5V/12V
C5
1µF
1
C2
0.1µF
C3, C4
820µF x2
+5/12V
BOOT
R4
2.2
UGATE
5
PHASE
VCC
C1
1µF
U1 OCSET
APW7120A
6
LGATE
FB
Q1
APM2512
2
8
7
L2
1.5uH
R5
VOUT
C6, C7
1000µF x2
1.8V/15A
Q2
APM2512
4
GND
3
R1
1.5k
Shutdown
Q3
2N7002
R2
1.2k
C8
0.1µF
R3
200
C3, C4 : 820µF/16V , ESR=25 mΩ
C6, C7 : 1000µF/6.3V, ESR=30 mΩ
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Typical Operating Characteristics
Switching Frequency vs Junction Temperature
0.812
350
0.810
340
Switching Frequency, FOSC (kHz)
Reference Voltage, VREF (V)
Reference Voltage vs Junction Temperature
0.808
0.806
0.804
0.802
0.800
0.798
0.796
0.794
0.792
0.790
0.788
330
320
310
300
290
280
270
260
250
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
-50
-25
OCSET Current vs Junction Temperature
25
50
75
100
125
150
VCC POR Threshold Voltage vs Junction Temperature
4.4
44
4.3
VCC POR Threshold Voltage (V)
45
43
OCSET Current , IOCSET (µA)
0
Junction Temperature (oC)
Junction Temperature (oC)
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
4.2
4.1
Rising VCC
4.0
3.9
3.8
Falling VCC
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
-50
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0
25
50
75
100
125
150
Junction Temperature (oC)
Junction Temperature (oC)
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Typical Operating Characteristics (Cont.)
OCSET Shutdown Threshold Voltage
vs Junction Temperature
OCSET Shutdown Threshold Voltage (V)
0.20
Falling VOCSET
0.18
0.16
0.14
0.12
0.10
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
Junction Temperature (oC)
Operating Waveforms
(Refer to the typical application circuit, VBAIS=VIN=+12V supplied by an ATX Power Supply)
1. Load Transient Response : IOUT = 0A -> 15A -> 0A
- IOUT slew rate = ±7.5A/µs
IOUT = 0A -> 15A
IOUT = 0A -> 15A -> 0A
IOUT = 15A -> 0A
VOUT=1.8V
VOUT
VOUT
1
1
1
VOUT
VUGATE
VUGATE
3
3
15A
VUGATE
3
IOUT
2
2
Ch1 : VOUT, 100mV/Div, AC,
Ch2 : IOUT, 10A/Div
Ch3 : VUGATE, 20V/Div, DC
Time : 5µs/Div
BW = 20 MHz
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IOUT
0A
Ch1 : VOUT, 100mV/Div, AC,
Ch2 : IOUT, 10A/Div
Ch3 : VUGATE, 20V/Div, DC
Time : 40µs/Div
BW = 20 MHz
8
IOUT
2
Ch1 : VOUT, 100mV/Div, AC,
Ch2 : IOUT, 10A/Div
Ch3 : VUGATE, 20V/Div, DC
Time : 5µs/Div
BW = 20 MHz
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Operating Waveforms (Cont.)
(Refer to the typical application circuit, VBIAS=VIN=+12V supplied by an ATX Power Supply)
2. UGATE and LGATE Switching Waveforms
Falling VUGATE
Rising VUGATE
IOUT = 15A
VLGATE
VUGATE
VLGATE
VUGATE
1,2
1,2
Ch1 : VUGATE, 5V/Div, DC
Time : 20ns/Div
Ch2 : VLGATE, 2V/Div, DC
BW = 500 MHz
Ch1 : VUGATE, 5V/Div, DC Ch2 : VLGATE, 2V/Div, DC
Time : 20ns/Div
BW = 500 MHz
3. Powering ON / OFF
Powering ON
VCC=VIN=5V
RL=0.12Ω
Powering OFF
VCC
VCC
VCC=VIN=5V
RL=0.12Ω
1
1
IL
IL
3
3
VOUT
2
2
Ch1 : VCC, 2V/Div, DC
Ch3 : IL, 10A/Div, DC
BW = 20 MHz
Ch1 : VCC, 2V/Div, DC
Ch3 : IL, 10A/Div, DC
BW = 20 MHz
Ch2 : VOUT, 1V/Div, DC
Time : 5ms/Div
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Ch2 : VOUT, 1V/Div, DC
Time : 10ms/Div
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Operating Waveforms (Cont.)
(Refer to the typical application circuit, VBIAS=VIN=+12V supplied by an ATX Power Supply)
3. Powering ON / OFF (Cont.)
Powering ON
VCC=VIN=12V
RL=0.12Ω
Powering OFF
VCC=VIN=12V
RL=0.12Ω
VCC
VCC
1
1
IL
IL
3
3
VOUT
VOUT
2
2
Ch1 : VCC, 5V/Div, DC
Ch3 : IL, 10A/Div, DC
BW = 20 MHz
Ch1 : VCC, 5V/Div, DC
Ch3 : IL, 10A/Div, DC
BW = 20 MHz
Ch2 : VOUT, 1V/Div, DC
Time : 5ms/Div
Ch2 : VOUT, 1V/Div, DC
Time : 10ms/Div
4. Enabling and Shutting Down
Enabling by Releasing OCSET Pin
3
Shutting Down by Pulling OCSET Low
VOCSET
3
VOCSET
2
VUGATE
2
VUGATE
VOUT
1
VOUT
1
IOUT=2A
Ch1 : VOUT, 1V/Div, DC
Ch2 : VUGATE, 20V/Div, DC
Ch3 : VOCSET, 2V/Div, DC Time : 2ms/Div
BW = 20 MHz
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Ch1 : VOUT, 1V/Div, DC
Ch3 : VOCSET, 2V/Div, DC
BW = 20 MHz
10
Ch2 : VUGATE, 20V/Div, DC
Time : 2ms/Div
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Operating Waveforms (Cont.)
(Refer to the typical application circuit, VBIAS=VIN=+12V supplied by an ATX Power Supply)
5. Over-Current Protection
No Connecting a shutdown MOSFET
at OCSET Pin
Connecting a shutdown MOSFET
(2N7002) at OCSET Pin
ROCSET=15k
APM2512
ROCSET=15k
APM2512
VOUT
1
IL
2
Ch1 : VOUT, 1V/Div, DC
Time : 5ms/Div
VOUT
1
IL
2
Ch2 : IL, 10A/Div, DC
BW = 20 MHz
Ch1 : VOUT, 1V/Div, DC
Time : 5ms/Div
Ch2 : IL, 10A/Div, DC
BW = 20 MHz
6. OCSET Voltage RC Delay
No Connecting a shutdown MOSFET
Connecting a shutdown MOSFET
(2N7002) at OCSET Pin
at OCSET Pin
VOCSET
VOCSET
IL
IL
OCP
1,2
1,2
CProber=8pF
Ch1 : VOCSET, 0.5V/Div, DC
Time : 2µS/Div
Ch2 : IL, 10A/Div, DC
BW = 20 MHz
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C2N7002=44pF (measured)
Ch1 : VOCSET, 0.5V/Div, DC
Time : 2µ S/Div
11
OCP
Ch2 : IL, 10A/Div, DC
BW = 20 MHz
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Operating Waveforms (Cont.)
(Refer to the typical application circuit, VBIAS=VIN=+12V supplied by an ATX Power Supply)
7. Short-Circuit Test
6. OCSET Voltage RC Delay (Cont.)
Connecting a shutdown MOSFET
(APM2322) at OCSET Pin
Shorted by a wire
IL
OCP
OCP
OCP
OCP
VOUT
1
UVP
VOCSET
1,2
CProber=8pF
CAPM2322 =89pF (measured)
IL
OCP
2
Ch1 : VOCSET, 0.5V/Div, DC Ch2 : IL, 10A/Div, DC
BW = 20 MHz
Time : 2µS/Div
Ch1 : VOUT, 1V/Div, DC
Time : 5ms/Div
Ch2 : IL, 10A/Div, DC
BW = 20 MHz
Function Description
Power-On-Reset (POR)
voltage. The soft-start interval is about 3.2ms typical,
independent of the converter’s input and output
The APW7120A monitors the VCC voltage (VCC) for
voltages.
Power-On-Reset function, preventing wrong logic
Over-Current Protection (OCP)
operation during powering on. When the VCC voltage
is ready, the APW7120A starts a start-up process and
The over-current function protects the switching
then ramps the output voltage up to the target voltage.
c onver ter against over-current or short-circuit
conditions. The controller senses the inductor current
Soft-Start
by detecting the drain-to-source voltage, product of
The APW7120A has a built-in digital soft-start to control
the inductor’s current and the on-resistance, of the
the output voltage rise and limit the current surge at
low-side MOSFET during it’s on-state. This method
the start-up. During soft-start, an internal ramp connected
enhances the converter’s efficiency and reduces cost
to the one of the positive inputs of the Gm amplifier
by eliminating a current sensing resistor.
rises up from 0V to 2V to replace the reference voltage
A resistor (ROCSET), connected from the OCSET to the
(0.8V) until the ramp voltage reaches the reference
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Function Description (Cont.)
Over-Current Protection (OCP) (Cont.)
latching. The function is disabled during soft-start
low-side MOSFET’s drain, programs the over-current
process.
trip level. An internal 40µA (typical) current source
Over-Voltage Protection (OVP)
flowing through the ROCSET develops a voltage (VROCSET)
The over-voltage protection monitors the FB voltage to
across the ROCSET. When the VOCSET (VROCSET+ VDS of
prevent the output from over-voltage. When the
the low-side MOSFET) is less than the internal over-
output voltage rises to 118% of the nominal output
current reference voltage (0.4V, typical), the IC shuts
voltage, the APW 7120A turns on the low-side
off the converter and then initiates a new soft-start
MOSFET until the output voltage falls below the OVP
process. After 4 over-current events are counted, the
threshold, regulating the output voltage around the
device turns off both high-side and low-side MOSFETs
OVP thresholds.
and the converter’s output is latched to be floating.
Please pay attention to the RC delay effect. It causes
Adaptive Shoot-Through Protection
the OCP trip level to be the function of the
The gate driver incorporates adaptive shoot-through
operating duty. The parasitic capacitance (including
protection to high-side and low-side MOSFETs from
the capacitance inside the OCSET, external PCB trace
conducting simultaneously and shorting the input
capacitance and the COSS of the shutdown MOSFET)
supply. This is accomplished by ensuring the falling
must be minimized, especially selecting a shutdown
gate has turned off one MOSFET before the other is
MOSFET with very small COSS. The OCP trip level
allowed to rise.
follows the duty to increase a little at low operating
During turn-off of the low-side MOSFET, the LGATE
duty, but very much at high operating duty, like the
voltage is monitored until it reaches a 1.5V threshold,
RC delay curve. Due to load regulation or current-limit,
at which time the UGATE is released to rise after a
heavy load normally reduces converter’s input voltage
constant delay. During turn-off of the high-side
and increases the power loses. During heavy load, the
MOSFET, the UGATE-to-PHASE voltage is also
APW7120A regulates the output voltage by expending
monitored until it reaches a 1.5V threshold, at which
the duty. This rises up the OCP trip level at the same
time the LGATE is released to rise after a constant
time.
delay.
Under-Voltage Protection (UVP)
Shutdown Control
The under-voltage function monitors the FB voltage
Pulling the OCSET voltage below 0.15V by an open
(VFB) to protect the converter against short-circuit
drain transistor, shown in typical application circuit,
shuts down the APW7120A PWM controller. In shutdown mode, the UGATE and LGATE are pulled to
PHASE and GND respectively, the output is floating.
conditions. When the VFB falls below the falling UVP
threshold (67% VREF), the APW7120A shuts off the
converter. After a preceding delay, which starts at
the beginning of the under-voltage shutdown, the
APW 7120A initiates a new soft-start to resume
regulating. The under-voltage protection shuts off
and then re-starts the converter repeatedly without
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Application Information
T=1/FOSC
Input Capacitor Selection
Use small ceramic capacitors for high frequency
V UGATE
decoupling and bulk capacitors to supply the surge
DT
I
IOUT
current needed each time high-side MOSFET(Q1) turns
on. Place the small ceramic capacitors physically close
IL
to the MOSFETs and between the drain of Q1 and the
IOUT
source of low-side MOSFET(Q2).
IQ1
The important parameters for the bulk input capacitor
I
ICOUT
are the voltage rating and the RMS current rating. For
reliable operation, select the bulk capacitor with voltage
V OUT
and current ratings above the maximum input voltage
and largest RMS current required by the circuit. The
V OUT
capacitor voltage rating should be at least 1.25 times
Figure 1 Buck Converter Waveforms
greater than the maximum input voltage and a voltage
rating of 1.5 times is a conservative guideline. The
Output Capacitor Selection
RMS current of the bulk input capacitor is calculated
An output capacitor is required to filter the output and
as the following equation :
supply the load transient current. The filtering requirements
IRMS = IOUT ⋅ D ⋅ (1 - D)
are a function of the switching frequency and the ripple
(A)
current. The output ripple is the sum of the voltages,
For a through hole design, several electrolytic capacitors
having phase shift, across the ESR and the ideal output
may be needed. For surface mount designs, solid
capacitor. The peak-to-peak voltage of the ESR is
tantalum capacitors can be used, but caution must
calculated as the following equations :
be exercised with regard to the capacitor surge current
V OUT = D ⋅ V IN
V OUT ⋅ (1 - D)
∆I =
F OSC ⋅ L
V ESR = ∆ I ⋅ ESR
rating.
V IN
IQ1
CIN
(V) .......... . (1)
(A) .......... .(2)
(V) .......... ..(3)
The peak-to-peak voltage of the ideal output capacitor
UGATE
Q1
IL
is calculated as the following equation :
IOUT
∆ V COUT =
V OUT
L
LGATE
Q2
ICOUT
ESR
∆I
(V) ....... (4)
8 ⋅ F OSC ⋅ C OUT
For general applications using bulk capacitors, the
∆V COUT is much smaller than the VESR and can be
COUT
ignored. Therefore, the AC peak-to-peak output voltage is shown below:
∆ V OUT = ∆ I ⋅ ESR
(V) .......... .(5)
The load transient requirements are the function of
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Output Capacitor Selection (Cont.)
to a load transient is the time required to change the
the slew rate (di/dt) and the magnitude of the transient
inductor current. Given a sufficiently fast control loop
load current. These requirements are generally met
design, the APW7120A will provide either 0% or 85%
with a mix of capacitors and careful layout. Modern
(Average) duty cycle in response to a load transient.
components and loads are capable of producing
The response time is the time required to slew the
transient load rates above 1A/ns. High frequency
inductor current from an initial current value to the
capacitors initially supply the transient and slow the
transient current level. During this interval the difference
current load rate seen by the bulk capacitors. The bulk
between the inductor current and the transient current
filter capacitor values are generally determined by the
level must be supplied by the output capacitor.
ESR (Effective Series Resistance) and voltage rating
Minimizing the response time can minimize the output
requirements rather than actual capacitance
capacitance required.
requirements.
The response time to a transient is different for the
High frequency decoupling capacitors should be placed
application of load and the removal of load. The fol-
as close to the power pins of the load as physically
lowing equations give the approximate response time
possible. Be careful not to add inductance in the
interval for application and removal of a transient load:
circuit board wiring that could cancel the usefulness
size perform better than a single large case capacitor.
L ⋅ ITRAN
L ⋅ ITRAN
, tFALL =
V IN − V OUT
V OUT
where: ITRAN is the transient load current step, tRISE is
the response time to the application of load, and tFALL
is the response time to the removal of load. The worst
case response time can be either at the application or
removal of load. Be sure to check both of these
equations at the transient load current. These requirements
are minimum and maximum output levels for the worst
case response time.
Output Inductor Selection
MOSFET Selection
tRISE =
of these low inductance components.
An aluminum electrolytic capacitor’s ESR value is related to the case size with lower ESR available in
larger case sizes. However, the Equivalent Series
Inductance (ESL) of these capacitors increases with
case size and can reduce the usefulness of the
capacitor to high slew-rate transient loading. In most
cases, multiple electrolytic capacitors of small case
The output inductor is selected to meet the output
The APW7120A requires two N-Channel power
voltage ripple requirements and minimize the
MOSFETs. These should be selected based upon
converter’s response time to the load transient. The
R DS(ON) , gate supply requirements, and thermal
inductor value determines the converter’s ripple
management requirements.
current and the ripple voltage, see equations (2) and
In high-current applications, the MOSFET power
(5). Increasing the value of inductance reduces the
dissipation, package selection and heatsink are the
ripple current and voltage. However, the large inductance
dominant design factors. The power dissipation includes
values reduce the converter’s response time to a load
two loss components, conduction loss and switching
transient.
loss. The conduction losses are the largest component
One of the parameters limiting the converter’s response
of power dissipation for both the high-side and the
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VIN
low-side MOSFETs. These losses are distributed
APW7120
between the two MOSFETs according to duty factor
UGATE
L
VOSC=1.6V
(see the equations below). Only the high-side MOSFET
VOUT
VPHASE
has switching losses, since the low-side MOSFETs
R VO
Driver
body diode or an external Schottky rectifier across
LGATE
the lower MOSFET clamps the switching node before
VCOMP
the synchronous rectifier turns on. These equations
FB
assume linear voltage-current transitions and do not
Internal
Compensation
Network
adequately model power loss due the reverse-recovery
C
VFB
R1
R2
0.8V
of the low-side MOSFET’s body diode. The gatecharge losses are dissipated by the APW7120A and
Figure 2. APW7120 Control System
don’t heat the MOSFETs. However, large gate-charge
increases the switching interval, tSW which increases
The transfer functions are defined as following :
the high-side MOSFET switching losses. Ensure that
both MOSFETs are within their maximum junction
A1(S) =
VFB(S)
R2
=
VO(S) R1 + R2
A2(S) =
VCOMP(S)
(Internal Compensation)
VFB(S)
A3(S) =
VPHASE(S)
VIN
=
VCOMP(S) ∆VOSC
A4(S) =
VOUT(S)
R ⋅C⋅S +1
=
VPHASE(S) L ⋅ C ⋅ S2 + R ⋅ C ⋅ S + 1
temperature at high ambient temperature by calculating
the temperature rise according to package thermalresistance specifications. A separate heatsink may
be necessary depending upon MOSFET power,
package type, ambient temperature and air flow.
1
PHigh - Side = IOUT ⋅ RDSON ⋅ D + ⋅ IOUT ⋅ VIN ⋅ tSW ⋅ FOSC
2
2
PLow - Side = IOUT ⋅ RDSON ⋅ (1 - D)
2
VOUT (S)
VO(S)
VFB(S) VCOMP(S) VPHASE(S) VOUT(S)
=
⋅
⋅
⋅
VO(S)
VFB(S)
VCOMP(S) VPHASE(S)
= A1(S) ⋅ A2(S) ⋅ A3(S) ⋅ A4(S)
ACL(S) =
Where : tSW is the switching interval
Feedback Compensation
The figure 2 shows the control system of the
where A1(S) is the transfer function of the resistor-
APW7120, which consists of an internal voltage-mode
divider, A2(S) is the transfer function of the feedback
PWM modulator, an output L-C filter, a resistor-divider
compensation network, A3(S) is the transfer function
and an internal compensation network. The R and C
of the PWM modulator, A4(S) is the transfer function
are the equivalent series resistance(ESR) and capaci-
of the output LC filter, and ACL(S) is the transfer func-
tance of the output capacitor; the L is the inductance
tion of the closed-loop control system. Refer to figure
3. The Pole and Zero frequencies of the A1(S), A2(S),
of the output inductor.
A3(S), and ACL(S) are shown or calculated as the following equations:
FZA21 = 0.4kHz
F PA41,2 =
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1
2 π x LC
FPA21 = 430kHz
F ZA41 =
(FP2)
1
2 π xRxC
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Feedback Compensation (Cont.)
Layout Consideration
where the FPA21 (or FP2) and FZA21 (or Fz) are the Pole
In high power switching regulator, a correct layout is
and Zero frequencies of the A2(S), the FPA41,2 and FZA41
important to ensure proper operation of the regulator.
are the double-Pole and Zero frequencies of the A4
In general, interconnecting impedances should be
(S), the VIN is the input voltage of the PWM converter
minimized by using short, wide printed circuit traces.
and the load resistance of the converter is very large.
Signal and power grounds are to be kept separate and
For good converter stability, the values of the L, C,
finally combined using ground plane construction or
and R must be selected to meet the following criteria:
single point grounding. Figure 4 illustrates the layout,
1.Make sure the double-pole frequency(FPA41,2) of
with bold lines indicating high current paths.
the output filter is bigger than the zero frequency
Components along the bold lines should be placed
(FZA21) of the internal compensation network.
close together. Below is a checklist for your layout:
1. Begin the layout by placing the power components
2. The following equation must be true:
log(
first. Orient the power circuitry to chieve a clean
VIN
R2
1 L
) + log(
) − 2 ⋅ log( ⋅
) + 1.2 > 0
∆VOSC
R1 + R2
R C
power flow path. If possible, make all the connections
3. The converter crossover frequency (FCO) must
on one side of the PCB with wide, copper filled
be in the range of 10%~30% of minimum FOSC of
areas.
2. Connect the ground of feedback divider directly
the converter. The FCO is calculated by using the
to the GND pin of the IC using a dedicated ground
following equations:
trace.
Gain at FZA41

20
10% FOSC_MIN ≤  FCO = 10

⋅ FZA41 ≤ 30% FOSC_MIN


VIN
R2
Gain at FZA41 = 20 ⋅ log(
) + 20 ⋅ log(
)
∆VOSC
R1 + R2
3. The VCC decoupling capacitor should be right


next to the VCC and GND pins. Capacitor CBOOT
should be connected as close to the BOOT and
PHASE pins as possible.
4. Minimize the length and increase the width of
1 L
⋅
) + 27
R C
the trace between UGATE/LGATE and the gates of
4. The values of L, C, and R selected must meet
the MOSFETs to reduce the impedance driving the
the equations above over the operaing temperat-
MOSFETs.
5. Use an dedicated trace to connect the ROCSET
− 40 ⋅ log(
ure, voltage, and current ranges.
100
and the Drain pad of the low-side MOSFET, Kevin
80
connection , for accurate current sensing.
6. Keep the switching nodes (UGATE, LGATE, and
Gain (dB)
60
FZA21
Compensation Gain
PHASE) away from sensitive small signal nodes
40
20
since these nodes are fast moving signals. Therefore,
FPA21
0
F PA41,2
-20
FCO
FZA41
keep traces to these nodes as short as possible.
7. Place the decoupling ceramic capacitor CHF near
Converter Gain
-40
the Drain of the high-side MOSFET as close as
PWM &Filter Gain
-60
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
possible. The bulk capacitors CIN are also placed
10M
Frequency (f , Hz)
near the Drain.
Figure 3. Converter Gain vs. Frequency
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8. Place the Source of the high-side MOSFET and
the Drain of the low-side MOSFET as close as
possible. Minimizing the impedance with wide layout plane between the two pads reduces the voltage bounce of the node.
9. Use a wide power ground plane, with low
impedance, to connects the C HF , C IN , C OUT,
Schottky diode and the Source of the low-side
MOSFET to provide a low impedance path between
the components for large and high frequency
switching currents.
CHF
VCC
BOOT
LGATE
5
1
VIN
CIN
+
4
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U
2
1UGATE
Q1
Q2
PHASE 8
+
L1
COUT
VOUT
Figure 4. Recommended Layout Digram
F
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Package Information
SOP-8
D
E
E1
SEE VIEW A
h X 45
°
c
A
0.25
b
GAUGE PLANE
SEATING PLANE
A1
A2
e
L
VIEW A
S
Y
M
B
O
L
SOP-8
MILLIMETERS
MIN.
INCHES
MAX.
A
MIN.
MAX.
1.75
0.069
0.010
0.004
0.25
A1
0.10
A2
1.25
b
0.31
0.51
0.012
0.020
c
0.17
0.25
0.007
0.010
D
4.80
5.00
0.189
0.197
5.80
6.20
0.228
0.244
3.80
4.00
0.150
0.157
0.020
0.050
E
E1
e
0.049
1.27 BSC
0.050 BSC
h
0.25
0.50
0.010
L
0.40
1.27
0.016
0
0°
8°
0°
8°
Note: 1. Follow JEDEC MS-012 AA.
2. Dimension “D” does not include mold flash, protrusions or gate burrs.
Mold flash, protrusion or gate burrs shall not exceed 6 mil per side.
3. Dimension “E” does not include inter-lead flash or protrusions.
Inter-lead flash and protrusions shall not exceed 10 mil per side.
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Carrier Tape & Reel Dimensions
P0
P2
P1
A
B0
W
F
E1
OD0
K0
A0
A
OD1 B
B
T
SECTION A-A
SECTION B-B
H
A
d
T1
Application
A
H
330.0±2.00 50 MIN.
SOP-8
T1
C
d
D
12.4+2.00 13.0+0.50 1.5 MIN.
-0.00
-0.20
P0
P1
P2
D0
D1
4.0±0.10
8.0±0.10
2.0±0.05
1.5+0.10
-0.00
1.5 MIN.
W
E1
20.2 MIN. 12.0±0.30 1.75±0.10
T
A0
B0
F
5.5±0.05
K0
0.6+0.00 6.40±0.20 5.20±0.20 2.10±0.20
-0.40
(mm)
Devices Per Unit
Package Type
Unit
Quantity
SOP-8
Tape & Reel
2500
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Reflow Condition
(IR/Convection or VPR Reflow)
tp
TP
Critical Zone
TL to TP
Ramp-up
Temperature
TL
tL
Tsmax
Tsmin
Ramp-down
ts
Preheat
25
t 25°C to Peak
Time
Reliability Test Program
Test item
SOLDERABILITY
HOLT
PCT
TST
ESD
Latch-Up
Method
MIL-STD-883D-2003
MIL-STD-883D-1005.7
JESD-22-B, A102
MIL-STD-883D-1011.9
MIL-STD-883D-3015.7
JESD 78
Description
245°C, 5 sec
1000 Hrs Bias @125°C
168 Hrs, 100%RH, 121°C
-65°C~150°C, 200 Cycles
VHBM > 2KV, VMM > 200V
10ms, 1tr > 100mA
Classification Reflow Profiles
Profile Feature
Average ramp-up rate
(TL to TP)
Preheat
- Temperature Min (Tsmin)
- Temperature Max (Tsmax)
- Time (min to max) (ts)
Time maintained above:
- Temperature (TL)
- Time (tL)
Peak/Classification Temperature (Tp)
Time within 5°C of actual
Peak Temperature (tp)
Ramp-down Rate
Time 25°C to Peak Temperature
Sn-Pb Eutectic Assembly
Pb-Free Assembly
3°C/second max.
3°C/second max.
100°C
150°C
60-120 seconds
150°C
200°C
60-180 seconds
183°C
60-150 seconds
217°C
60-150 seconds
See table 1
See table 2
10-30 seconds
20-40 seconds
6°C/second max.
6°C/second max.
6 minutes max.
8 minutes max.
Note: All temperatures refer to topside of the package. Measured on the body surface.
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Classification Reflow Profiles (Cont.)
Table 1. SnPb Eutectic Process – Package Peak Reflow Temperatures
Package Thickness
Volume mm3
<350
Volume mm3
≥350
<2.5 mm
≥2.5 mm
240 +0/-5°C
225 +0/-5°C
225 +0/-5°C
225 +0/-5°C
Table 2. Pb-free Process – Package Classification Reflow Temperatures
3
Package Thickness
3
Volume mm
<350
Volume mm
350-2000
3
Volume mm
>2000
<1.6 mm
260 +0°C*
260 +0°C*
260 +0°C*
1.6 mm – 2.5 mm
260 +0°C*
250 +0°C*
245 +0°C*
≥2.5 mm
250 +0°C*
245 +0°C*
245 +0°C*
* Tolerance: The device manufacturer/supplier shall assure process compatibility up to and including the stated
classification temperature (this means Peak reflow temperature +0°C. For example 260°C+0°C) at the rated MSL
level.
Customer Service
Anpec Electronics Corp.
Head Office :
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Hsin-Chu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel : 886-3-5642000
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