DATASHEET
ISL6308A
Three-Phase Buck PWM Controller with High Current Integrated MOSFET Drivers
The ISL6308A is a three-phase PWM control IC with
integrated MOSFET drivers. It provides a precision voltage
regulation system for multiple applications including, but not
limited to, high current low voltage point-of-load converters,
embedded applications and other general purpose low
voltage medium to high current applications.The integration
of power MOSFET drivers into the controller IC marks a
departure from the separate PWM controller and driver
configuration of previous multi-phase product families. By
reducing the number of external parts, this integration allows
for a cost and space saving power management solution.
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Features
• Integrated Multi-Phase Power Conversion
- 1-, 2-, or 3-Phase Operation
• Precision Output Voltage Regulation
- Differential Remote Voltage Sensing
- ±0.8% System Accuracy Over-Temperature
(for REF=0.6V and 0.9V)
- ±0.5% System Accuracy Over-Temperature
(for REF=1.2V and 1.5V)
- Usable for Output Voltages not Exceeding 2.3V
- Adjustable Reference-Voltage Offset
Output voltage can be programmed using the on-chip DAC
or an external precision reference. A two bit code programs
the DAC reference to one of 4 possible values (0.6V,
0.9V,1.2V and 1.5V). A unity gain, differential amplifier is
provided for remote voltage sensing, compensating for any
potential difference between remote and local grounds. The
output voltage can also be offset through the use of single
external resistor. An optional droop function is also
implemented and can be disabled for applications having
less stringent output voltage variation requirements or
experiencing less severe step loads.
• Precision Channel Current Sharing
- Uses Loss-Less rDS(ON) Current Sampling
• Optional Load Line (Droop) Programming
- Uses Loss-Less Inductor DCR Current Sampling
• Variable Gate-Drive Bias - 5V to 12V
• Internal or External Reference Voltage Setting
- On-Chip Adjustable Fixed DAC Reference Voltage with
2-bit Logic Input Selects from Four Fixed Reference
Voltages (0.6V, 0.9V, 1.2V, 1.5V)
- Reference can be Changed Dynamically
- Can use an External Voltage Reference
A unique feature of the ISL6308A is the combined use of
both DCR and rDS(ON) current sensing. Load line voltage
positioning and overcurrent protection are accomplished
through continuous inductor DCR current sensing, while
rDS(ON) current sensing is used for accurate channel-current
balance. Using both methods of current sampling utilizes the
best advantages of each technique.
• Overcurrent Protection
• Multi-tiered Overvoltage Protection
- OVP Pin to Drive Optional Crowbar Device
• Selectable Operation Frequency up to 1.5MHz per Phase
Protection features of this controller IC include a set of
sophisticated overvoltage and overcurrent protection.
Overvoltage results in the converter turning the lower
MOSFETs ON to clamp the rising output voltage and protect
the load. An OVP output is also provided to drive an optional
crowbar device. The overcurrent protection level is set
through a single external resistor. Other protection features
include protection against an open circuit on the remote
sensing inputs. Combined, these features provide advanced
protection for the output load.
• Digital Soft-Start
• Capable of Start-up in a Pre-Biased Load
• Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
• High Current DDR/Chipset Core Voltage Regulators
• High Current, Low Voltage DC/DC Converters
• High Current, Low Voltage FPGA/ASIC DC/DC Converters
Ordering Information
PART
NUMBER
PART
MARKING
TEMP. RANGE
(°C)
PACKAGE
PKG.
DWG. #
ISL6308ACRZ* (Note)
6308A CRZ
0 to +70
40 Ld 6x6 QFN (Pb-free)
L40.6x6
ISL6308AIRZ* (Note)
6308A IRZ
-40 to +85
40 Ld 6x6 QFN (Pb-free)
L40.6x6
ISL6308AEVAL1Z
Evaluation Platform
*Add “-T” suffix for tape and reel. Please refer to TB347 for details on reel specifications.
NOTE: These Intersil Pb-free plastic packaged products employ special Pb-free material sets, molding compounds/die attach materials, and 100% matte
tin plate plus anneal (e3 termination finish, which is RoHS compliant and compatible with both SnPb and Pb-free soldering operations). Intersil Pb-free
products are MSL classified at Pb-free peak reflow temperatures that meet or exceed the Pb-free requirements of IPC/JEDEC J STD-020.
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ISL6308A
Pinout
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REF0
REF1
OVP
ENLL
FS
PGOOD
LGATE1
PVCC1
ISEN1
UGATE1
ISL6308A
(40 LD 6x6 QFN)
TOP VIEW
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
3PH
1
30
BOOT1
2PH
2
29
PHASE1
DAC
3
28
PHASE2
REF
4
27
UGATE2
OFST
5
26
BOOT2
VCC
6
25
ISEN2
COMP
7
24
PVCC2
FB
8
23
LGATE2
VDIFF
9
22
PHASE3
RGND
10
21
BOOT3
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
VSEN
OCSET
ICOMP
DROOP
ISUM
IREF
LGATE3
PVCC3
ISEN3
UGATE3
41
GND
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ISL6308A
Block Diagram
ICOMP
DROOP
OCSET
ISEN AMP
PGOOD
OVP
100µA
ENLL
0.66V
ISUM
POWER-ON
OC
IREF
VCC
RESET
PVCC1
RGND
VSEN
BOOT1
+1V
UGATE1
SOFT-START
AND
x1
x1
GATE
CONTROL
LOGIC
FAULT LOGIC
SHOOTTHROUGH
PROTECTION
PHASE1
VDIFF
LGATE1
UVP
0.2V
FS
OVP
PVCC2
CLOCK AND
SAWTOOTH
GENERATOR
OVP
BOOT2
UGATE2
PWM1
GATE
CONTROL
LOGIC
+150mV
x 0.82
SHOOTTHROUGH
PROTECTION
PHASE2
PWM2
LGATE2
REF1
DAC
REF0
PWM3
2PH
CHANNEL
DETECT
3PH
DAC
PVCC3
BOOT3
REF
CHANNEL
CURRENT
BALANCE
E/A
FB
1
N
COMP
OFST
UGATE3
GATE
CONTROL
LOGIC
SHOOTTHROUGH
PROTECTION
OFFSET
PHASE3
LGATE3
CHANNEL
CURRENT
SENSE
ISEN1
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ISEN2
ISEN3
GND
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Typical Application - ISL6308A
+12V
VDIFF
FB
COMP
PVCC1
BOOT1
VSEN
+5V
RGND
UGATE1
3PH
2PH
PHASE1
ISEN1
VCC
LGATE1
OFST
+12V
FS
PVCC2
BOOT2
DAC
UGATE2
ISL6308A
PHASE2
REF
ISEN2
LOAD
LGATE2
REF1
REF0
+12V
+12V
OVP
PGOOD
PVCC3
GND
BOOT3
UGATE3
PHASE3
ENLL
ISEN3
IREF
DROOP
OCSET
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LGATE3
ICOMP
ISUM
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Thermal Information
Supply Voltage, VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to +6V
Supply Voltage, PVCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to +15V
Absolute Boot Voltage, VBOOT . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V to GND + 36V
Phase Voltage, VPHASE . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V to 15V (PVCC = 12)
GND - 8V ( --------------------------------2 C ESR
Case 3:
2 F 0 V OSC L
R 2 = R 1 ----------------------------------------------0.66 V IN ESR
0.66 V IN ESR C
C 2 = -------------------------------------------------------------2 V OSC R 1 F 0 L
C2
In Equations 28, L is the per-channel filter inductance
divided by the number of active channels; C is the sum total
of all output capacitors; ESR is the equivalent series
resistance of the bulk output filter capacitance; and VPP is
the peak-to-peak sawtooth signal amplitude, as described in
the “Electrical Specifications” table.
COMP
E/A
+
C2
R2
COMP
FB
C3
R3
C1
R1
VDIFF
ISL6308A
FIGURE 20. COMPENSATION CONFIGURATION FOR
NON-LOAD-LINE REGULATED ISL6308A
Figure 21 highlights the voltage-mode control loop for a
synchronous-rectified buck converter, applicable, with a
small number of adjustments, to the multi-phase ISL6308A
circuit. The output voltage (VOUT) is regulated to the reference
voltage, VREF, level. The error amplifier output (COMP pin
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FB
R1
VREF
VDIFF
+
RGND
VSEN
VOUT
OSCILLATOR
VIN
VOSC
PWM
CIRCUIT
L
UGATE
HALF-BRIDGE
DRIVE
Compensating the Converter Operating Without
Load-Line Regulation
The ISL6308A multi-phase converter operating without load
line regulation behaves in a similar manner to a voltagemode controller. This section highlights the design
consideration for a voltage-mode controller requiring external
compensation. To address a broad range of applications, a
type-3 feedback network is recommended (see Figure 20).
C3
R3
C1
-
Once selected, the compensation values in Equations 28
assure a stable converter with reasonable transient
performance. In most cases, transient performance can be
improved by making adjustments to R2. Slowly increase the
value of R2 while observing the transient performance on an
oscilloscope until no further improvement is noted. Normally,
C1 will not need adjustment. Keep the value of C1 from
Equations 28 unless some performance issue is noted.
The optional capacitor C2, is sometimes needed to bypass
noise away from the PWM comparator (see Figure 19). Keep
a position available for C2, and be prepared to install a high
frequency capacitor of between 22pF and 150pF in case any
leading edge jitter problem is noted.
R2
DCR
PHASE
C
ESR
LGATE
ISL6308A
EXTERNAL CIRCUIT
FIGURE 21. VOLTAGE-MODE BUCK CONVERTER
COMPENSATION DESIGN
The modulator transfer function is the small-signal transfer
function of VOUT /VCOMP. This function is dominated by a DC
gain, given by dMAXVIN /VOSC , and shaped by the output
filter, with a double pole break frequency at FLC and a zero at
FCE . For the purpose of this analysis, L and DCR represent
the individual channel inductance and its DCR divided by 3
(equivalent parallel value of the three output inductors), while
C and ESR represents the total output capacitance and its
equivalent series resistance.
1
F LC = --------------------------2 L C
1
F CE = --------------------------------2 C ESR
(EQ. 29)
The compensation network consists of the error amplifier
(internal to the ISL6308A) and the external R1-R3, C1-C3
components. The goal of the compensation network is to
provide a closed loop transfer function with high 0dB crossing
frequency (F0; typically 0.1 to 0.3 of FSW) and adequate phase
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margin (better than 45°). Phase margin is the difference
between the closed loop phase at F0dB and 180°. The
equations that follow relate the compensation network’s poles,
zeros and gain to the components (R1 , R2 , R3 , C1 , C2 , and
C3) in Figure 20 and 21. Use the following guidelines for
locating the poles and zeros of the compensation network:
1. Select a value for R1 (1k to 5k, typically). Calculate
value for R2 for desired converter bandwidth (F0).
V OSC R 1 F 0
R 2 = --------------------------------------------d MAX V IN F LC
(EQ. 30)
If setting the output voltage to be equal to the reference
set voltage as shown in Figure 21, the design procedure
can be followed as presented. However, when setting the
output voltage via a resistor divider placed at the input of
the differential amplifier (as shown in Figure 6), in order
to compensate for the attenuation introduced by the
resistor divider, the obtained R2 value needs be
multiplied by a factor of (RP + RS)/RP. The remainder of
the calculations remain unchanged, as long as the
compensated R2 value is used.
2. Calculate C1 such that FZ1 is placed at a fraction of the FLC,
at 0.1 to 0.75 of FLC (to adjust, change the 0.5 factor to
desired number). The higher the quality factor of the output
filter and/or the higher the ratio FCE/FLC, the lower the FZ1
frequency (to maximize phase boost at FLC).
1
C 1 = ----------------------------------------------2 R 2 0.5 F LC
(EQ. 31)
3. Calculate C2 such that FP1 is placed at FCE.
C1
C 2 = -------------------------------------------------------2 R 2 C 1 F CE – 1
(EQ. 32)
4. Calculate R3 such that FZ2 is placed at FLC. Calculate C3
such that FP2 is placed below FSW (typically, 0.5 to 1.0
times FSW). FSW represents the per-channel switching
frequency. Change the numerical factor to reflect desired
placement of this pole. Placement of FP2 lower in
frequency helps reduce the gain of the compensation
network at high frequency, in turn reducing the HF ripple
component at the COMP pin and minimizing resultant
duty cycle jitter.
R1
R 3 = ---------------------F SW
------------ – 1
F LC
(EQ. 33)
1
C 3 = ------------------------------------------------2 R 3 0.7 F SW
It is recommended a mathematical model is used to plot the
loop response. Check the loop gain against the error
amplifier’s open-loop gain. Verify phase margin results and
adjust as necessary. The following equations describe the
frequency response of the modulator (GMOD), feedback
compensation (GFB) and closed-loop response (GCL):
d MAX V IN
1 + s f ESR C
G MOD f = ------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
V OSC
1 + s f ESR + DCR C + s f L C
1 + s f R2 C1
G FB f = ----------------------------------------------------
s f R1 C1 + C2
(EQ. 34)
1 + s f R1 + R3 C3
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C1 C2
1 + s f R 3 C 3 1 + s f R 2 ---------------------
C 1 + C 2
G CL f = G MOD f G FB f
where s f = 2 f j
COMPENSATION BREAK FREQUENCY EQUATIONS
1
F Z1 = ------------------------------2 R 2 C 1
(EQ. 38)
1
F Z2 = ------------------------------------------------2 R 1 + R 3 C 3
(EQ. 35)
1
F P1 = --------------------------------------------C1 C2
2 R 2 --------------------C1 + C2
(EQ. 36)
1
F P2 = ------------------------------2 R 3 C 3
(EQ. 37)
Figure 22 shows an asymptotic plot of the DC/DC
converter’s gain vs frequency. The actual Modulator Gain
has a high gain peak dependent on the quality factor (Q) of
the output filter, which is not shown. Using the above
guidelines should yield a compensation gain similar to the
curve plotted. The open loop error amplifier gain bounds the
compensation gain. Check the compensation gain at FP2
against the capabilities of the error amplifier. The closed loop
gain, GCL, is constructed on the log-log graph of Figure 22
by adding the modulator gain, GMOD (in dB), to the feedback
compensation gain, GFB (in dB). This is equivalent to
multiplying the modulator transfer function and the
compensation transfer function and then plotting the
resulting gain.
A stable control loop has a gain crossing with close to a
-20dB/decade slope and a phase margin greater than 45
degrees. Include worst case component variations when
determining phase margin. The mathematical model
presented makes a number of approximations and is
generally not accurate at frequencies approaching or
exceeding half the switching frequency. When designing
compensation networks, select target crossover frequencies
in the range of 10% to 30% of the per-channel switching
frequency, FSW.
Output Filter Design
The output inductors and the output capacitor bank together
to form a low-pass filter responsible for smoothing the
pulsating voltage at the phase nodes. The output filter also
must provide the transient energy until the regulator can
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FP1
FP2
GAIN
FZ1 FZ2
R2
20 log --------
R1
MODULATOR GAIN
COMPENSATION GAIN
CLOSED LOOP GAIN
OPEN LOOP E/A GAIN
d MAX V
IN
20 log --------------------------------V
OSC
0
GFB
LOG
GCL
GMOD
LOG
FLC
FCE
F0
FREQUENCY
FIGURE 22. ASYMPTOTIC BODE PLOT OF CONVERTER GAIN
respond. Because it has a low bandwidth compared to the
switching frequency, the output filter limits the system
transient response. The output capacitors must supply or
sink load current while the current in the output inductors
increases or decreases to meet the demand.
In high-speed converters, the output capacitor bank is
usually the most costly (and often the largest) part of the
circuit. Output filter design begins with minimizing the cost of
this part of the circuit. The critical load parameters in
choosing the output capacitors are the maximum size of the
load step, I, the load-current slew rate, di/dt, and the
maximum allowable output-voltage deviation under transient
loading, VMAX. Capacitors are characterized according to
their capacitance, ESR, and ESL (equivalent series
inductance).
At the beginning of the load transient, the output capacitors
supply all of the transient current. The output voltage will
initially deviate by an amount approximated by the voltage
drop across the ESL. As the load current increases, the
voltage drop across the ESR increases linearly until the load
current reaches its final value. The capacitors selected must
have sufficiently low ESL and ESR so that the total outputvoltage deviation is less than the allowable maximum.
Neglecting the contribution of inductor current and regulator
response, the output voltage initially deviates by an amount
di
V ESL ----- + ESR I
dt
(EQ. 39)
The filter capacitor must have sufficiently low ESL and ESR
so that V < VMAX.
Most capacitor solutions rely on a mixture of high frequency
capacitors with relatively low capacitance in combination
with bulk capacitors having high capacitance but limited
high-frequency performance. Minimizing the ESL of the
high-frequency capacitors allows them to support the output
voltage as the current increases. Minimizing the ESR of the
bulk capacitors allows them to supply the increased current
with less output voltage deviation.
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The ESR of the bulk capacitors also creates the majority of
the output-voltage ripple. As the bulk capacitors sink and
source the inductor AC ripple current (see “Interleaving” on
page 9 and Equation 2), a voltage develops across the bulk
capacitor ESR equal to IC,PP (ESR). Thus, once the output
capacitors are selected, the maximum allowable ripple
voltage, VPP(MAX), determines the lower limit on the
inductance.
V – N V
OUT V OUT
IN
L ESR -------------------------------------------------------------------F SW V IN V PP MAX
(EQ. 40)
Since the capacitors are supplying a decreasing portion of
the load current while the regulator recovers from the
transient, the capacitor voltage becomes slightly depleted.
The output inductors must be capable of assuming the entire
load current before the output voltage decreases more than
VMAX. This places an upper limit on inductance.
Equation 41 gives the upper limit on L for the cases when
the trailing edge of the current transient causes a greater
output-voltage deviation than the leading edge. Equation 42
addresses the leading edge. Normally, the trailing edge
dictates the selection of L because duty cycles are usually
less than 50%. Nevertheless, both inequalities should be
evaluated, and L should be selected based on the lower of
the two results. In each equation, L is the per-channel
inductance, C is the total output capacitance, and N is the
number of active channels.
2 N C VO
L --------------------------------- V MAX – I ESR
I 2
(EQ. 41)
1.25 N C
L ---------------------------------- V MAX – I ESR V IN – V O
I 2
(EQ. 42)
Switching Frequency
There are a number of variables to consider when choosing the
switching frequency, as there are considerable effects on the
upper MOSFET loss calculation. These effects are outlined in
“MOSFETs” on page 18, and they establish the upper limit for
the switching frequency. The lower limit is established by the
requirement for fast transient response and small outputvoltage ripple as outlined in “Output Filter Design” on page 23.
Choose the lowest switching frequency that allows the
regulator to meet the transient-response requirements.
Switching frequency is determined by the selection of the
frequency-setting resistor, RFS. Figure 23 and Equation 43
are provided to assist in selecting the correct value for RFS:
R FS = 10
10.61 – 1.035 log F
SW
(EQ. 43)
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INPUT-CAPACITOR CURRENT (IRMS/IO)
0.3
RFS VALUE (k)
200
100
50
20
10
100k
1M
500k
200k
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (Hz)
2M
0.2
0.1
IL,PP = 0
IL,PP = 0.5 IO
IL,PP = 0.75 IO
0
0
0.2
FIGURE 23. RFS vs SWITCHING FREQUENCY
The input capacitors are responsible for sourcing the AC
component of the input current flowing into the upper
MOSFETs. Their RMS current capacity must be sufficient to
handle the AC component of the current drawn by the upper
MOSFETs which is related to duty cycle and the number of
active phases.
INPUT-CAPACITOR CURRENT (IRMS/IO)
IL,PP = 0
IL,PP = 0.5 IO
IL,PP = 0.25 IO
IL,PP = 0.75 IO
0.6
0.8
1.0
0.2
0.1
FIGURE 25. NORMALIZED INPUT-CAPACITOR RMS
CURRENT FOR 2-PHASE CONVERTER
0.6
INPUT-CAPACITOR CURRENT (IRMS/IO)
Input Capacitor Selection
0.3
0.4
DUTY CYCLE (VIN/VO)
0.4
0.2
IL,PP = 0
IL,PP = 0.5 IO
IL,PP = 0.75 IO
0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
DUTY CYCLE (VIN/VO)
FIGURE 26. NORMALIZED INPUT-CAPACITOR RMS
CURRENT FOR SINGLE-PHASE CONVERTER
0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
DUTY CYCLE (VIN/VO)
FIGURE 24. NORMALIZED INPUT-CAPACITOR RMS
CURRENT FOR 3-PHASE CONVERTER
For a three-phase design, use Figure 24 to determine the
input-capacitor RMS current requirement set by the duty
cycle, maximum sustained output current (IO), and the ratio
of the peak-to-peak inductor current (IL,PP) to IO. Select a
bulk capacitor with a ripple current rating which will minimize
the total number of input capacitors required to support the
RMS current calculated. The voltage rating of the capacitors
should also be at least 1.25 times greater than the maximum
input voltage. Figures 25 and 26 provide the same input
RMS current information for two-phase and single-phase
designs respectively. Use the same approach for selecting
the bulk capacitor type and number.
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Low ESL, high-frequency ceramic capacitors are needed in
addition to the input bulk capacitors to suppress leading and
falling edge voltage spikes. The spikes result from the high
current slew rate produced by the upper MOSFET turn on
and off. Place them as close as possible to each upper
MOSFET drain to minimize board parasitics and maximize
suppression.
Layout Considerations
MOSFETs switch very fast and efficiently. The speed with
which the current transitions from one device to another
causes voltage spikes across the interconnecting
impedances and parasitic circuit elements. These voltage
spikes can degrade efficiency, radiate noise into the circuit
and lead to device overvoltage stress. Careful component
layout and printed circuit design minimizes the voltage
spikes in the converter. Consider, as an example, the turnoff
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transition of the upper PWM MOSFET. Prior to turnoff, the
upper MOSFET was carrying channel current. During the
turnoff, current stops flowing in the upper MOSFET and is
picked up by the lower MOSFET. Any inductance in the
switched current path generates a large voltage spike during
the switching interval. Careful component selection, tight
layout of the critical components, and short, wide circuit
traces minimize the magnitude of voltage spikes.
There are two sets of critical components in a DC/DC
converter using a ISL6308A controller. The power
components are the most critical because they switch large
amounts of energy. Next are small signal components that
connect to sensitive nodes or supply critical bypassing
current and signal coupling.
It is important to have a symmetrical layout, preferably with
the controller equidistantly located from the three power
trains it controls. Equally important are the gate drive lines
(UGATE, LGATE, PHASE): since they drive the power train
MOSFETs using short, high current pulses, it is important to
size them as large and as short as possible to reduce their
overall impedance and inductance. Extra care should be
given to the LGATE traces in particular since keeping the
impedance and inductance of these traces helps to
significantly reduce the possibility of shoot-through.
Equidistant placement of the controller to the three power
trains also helps to keep these traces equally short (equal
impedances, resulting in similar driving of both sets of
MOSFETs).
The power components should be placed first. Locate the
input capacitors close to the power switches. Minimize the
length of the connections between the input capacitors, CIN,
and the power switches. Locate the output inductors and
output capacitors between the MOSFETs and the load.
Locate the high-frequency decoupling capacitors (ceramic)
as close as practicable to the decoupling target, making use
of the shortest connection paths to any internal planes, such
as vias to GND immediately next, or even onto the capacitor
solder pad.
The critical small components include the bypass capacitors
for VCC and PVCC. Locate the bypass capacitors, CBP,
close to the device. It is especially important to locate the
components associated with the feedback circuit close to
their respective controller pins, since they belong to a highimpedance circuit loop, sensitive to EMI pick-up. It is also
important to place current sense components close to their
respective pins on the ISL6308A, including the RISEN
resistors, RS, RCOMP, CCOMP. For proper current sharing
route three separate symmetrical as possible traces from the
corresponding phase node for each RISEN.
A multi-layer printed circuit board is recommended. Figure 27
shows the connections of the critical components for the
converter. Note that capacitors CxxIN and CxxOUT could
each represent numerous physical capacitors. Dedicate one
solid layer, usually the one underneath the component side
of the board, for a ground plane and make all critical
component ground connections with vias to this layer.
Dedicate another solid layer as a power plane and break this
plane into smaller islands of common voltage levels. Keep
the metal runs from the PHASE terminal to inductor LOUT
short. The power plane should support the input power and
output power nodes. Use copper filled polygons on the top
and bottom circuit layers for the phase nodes. Use the
remaining printed circuit layers for small signal wiring. The
wiring traces from the IC to the MOSFETs’ gates and
sources should be sized to carry at least one ampere of
current (0.02” to 0.05”).
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ISL6308A
R1
C1
VDIFF
LOCATE CLOSE TO IC
(MINIMIZE CONNECTION PATH)
C2
HEAVY TRACE ON CIRCUIT PLANE LAYER
ISLAND ON POWER PLANE LAYER
+12V
R2
FB
KEY
ISLAND ON CIRCUIT PLANE LAYER
CHF01
COMP
VIA CONNECTION TO GROUND PLANE
PVCC1
CBIN1
CHF1
BOOT1
+5V
LOCATE NEAR SWITCHING TRANSISTORS;
(MINIMIZE CONNECTION PATH)
CBOOT1
VSEN
RGND
UGATE1
3PH
2PH
PHASE1
LOUT1
ISEN1
VCC
RISEN1
CHF0
LGATE1
ROFST
OFST
+12V
CHF02
FS
PVCC2
CHF2
RFS
CBIN2
BOOT2
CBOOT2
DAC
ISL6308A
RREF
UGATE2
PHASE2
REF
CREF
LOUT2
ISEN2
CBOUT
(CHFOUT)
RISEN2
LGATE2
LOAD
REF1
REF0
+12V
OVP
PGOOD
CHF03
CBIN3
PVCC3
LOCATE NEAR LOAD;
(MINIMIZE CONNECTION PATH)
CHF3
+12V
BOOT3
GND
CBOOT3
UGATE3
PHASE3
ENLL
LOUT3
ISEN3
IREF
RISEN3
DROOP
OCSET ICOMP
ISUM
LGATE3
RS
RCOMP
RS
RS
ROCSET
CCOMP
CSUM
FIGURE 27. PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD POWER PLANES AND ISLANDS
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ISL6308A
Package Outline Drawing
L40.6x6
40 LEAD QUAD FLAT NO-LEAD PLASTIC PACKAGE
Rev 3, 10/06
4X 4.5
6.00
36X 0.50
A
B
6
PIN 1
INDEX AREA
6
PIN #1 INDEX AREA
40
31
30
1
6.00
4 . 10 ± 0 . 15
21
10
0.15
(4X)
11
20
TOP VIEW
0.10 M C A B
40X 0 . 4 ± 0 . 1
4 0 . 23 +0 . 07 / -0 . 05
BOTTOM VIEW
SEE DETAIL "X"
0.10 C
0 . 90 ± 0 . 1
(
C
BASE PLANE
( 5 . 8 TYP )
SEATING PLANE
0.08 C
SIDE VIEW
4 . 10 )
( 36X 0 . 5 )
C
0 . 2 REF
5
( 40X 0 . 23 )
0 . 00 MIN.
0 . 05 MAX.
( 40X 0 . 6 )
DETAIL "X"
TYPICAL RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in millimeters.
Dimensions in ( ) for Reference Only.
2. Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to AMSE Y14.5m-1994.
3. Unless otherwise specified, tolerance : Decimal ± 0.05
4. Dimension b applies to the metallized terminal and is measured
between 0.15mm and 0.30mm from the terminal tip.
5. Tiebar shown (if present) is a non-functional feature.
6. The configuration of the pin #1 identifier is optional, but must be
located within the zone indicated. The pin #1 indentifier may be
either a mold or mark feature.
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