MIC2164/-2/-3/C
Synchronous Buck Controllers featuring
Adaptive On-Time Control 28V Input,
Constant Frequency
Hyper Speed Control™ Family
General Description
The Micrel MIC2164/-2/-3/C are constant-frequency,
synchronous buck controllers featuring adaptive on-time
control. The MIC2164/-2/-3/C are the first products in the
new Hyper Speed Control™ family of buck controllers
introduced by Micrel.
The MIC2164/-2/-3/C controllers operate over an input
supply range of 3V to 28V, and are independent of the IC
supply voltage. The devices are capable of supplying 25A
output current. While the MIC2164 operates at 300kHz,
the MIC2164-2 operates at 600kHz, and the MIC2164-3
operates at 1MHz.
A unique Hyper Speed Control architecture allows for
ultra-fast transient response while reducing the output
capacitance and also makes High VIN/Low VOUT
operation possible. The MIC2164/-2/-3/C controllers
utilizes an architecture which is adaptive TON ripple
controlled. A UVLO feature is provided to ensure proper
operation under power-sag conditions to prevent the
external power MOSFET from overheating. A soft start
feature is provided to reduce the inrush current. Foldback
current limit and “hiccup” mode short-circuit protection
ensure FET and load protection.
The MIC2164/-2/-3/C controllers are available in a 10-pin
MSOP (MAX1954A-compatible) package with a junction
operating range from –40°C to +125°C.
Datasheets and support documentation are available on
Micrel’s web site at: www.micrel.com.
Hyper Speed Control™
Features
Hyper Speed Control architecture enables high delta V
operation (VHSD = 28V and VOUT = 0.8V) and smaller
output capacitors than competitors
3V to 28V input voltage
Any Capacitor™ stable (Zero ESR to high ESR)
25A output current capability
300kHz/600kHz/1MHz switching frequency
Adaptive on-time mode control
Adjustable output from 0.8V to 5.5V with ±1%
(MIC2164/-2/-3) or ±3% (MIC2164C) FB accuracy
Up to 95% efficiency
Foldback current-limit, “hiccup” mode short-circuit
protection, thermal shutdown, and safe pre-bias startup
6ms Internal soft start
–40°C to +125°C junction temperature range
Available in 10-pin MSOP package
Applications
Set-top box, gateways and routers
Printers, scanners, graphic cards and video cards
Telecommunication, PCs and servers
Typical Application
MIC2164
12V to 3.3V Efficiency
100
95
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
VIN=5V
50
MIC2164/-2/-3/C Synchronous Controllers Featuring Adaptive On-Time
Control
0
4
8
12
16
20
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
Hyper Speed Control and Any Capacitor are trademarks of Micrel, Inc.
Micrel Inc. • 2180 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel +1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
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Ordering Information
Part Number
Voltage(1)
Switching
Frequency
Accuracy
Junction Temperature Range
Package
Lead Finish
MIC2164YMM
Adjustable
300kHz
±1%
–40° to +125°C
10-pin MSOP
Pb-Free
MIC2164-2YMM
Adjustable
600kHz
±1%
–40° to +125°C
10-pin MSOP
Pb-Free
MIC2164-3YMM
Adjustable
1MHz
±1%
–40° to +125°C
10-pin MSOP
Pb-Free
MIC2164CYMM
Adjustable
270kHz
±3%
–40° to +125°C
10-pin MSOP
Pb-Free
Note:
1. Other voltages are available. Contact Micrel for details.
Pin Configuration
10-Pin MSOP (MM)
Pin Description
Pin Number
Pin Name
1
HSD
High-Side N-MOSFET Drain Connection (input): Power to the drain of the external high-side N-channel
MOSFET. The HSD operating voltage range is from 3V to 28V. Input capacitors between HSD and the
power ground (PGND) are required.
2
EN
Enable (input): A logic level control of the output. The EN pin is CMOS-compatible. Logic high or
floating = enable, logic low = shutdown. In the off state, supply current of the device is greatly reduced
(typically 0.8mA).
3
FB
Feedback (input): Input to the transconductance amplifier of the control loop. The FB pin is regulated to
0.8V. A resistor divider connecting the feedback to the output is used to adjust the desired output
voltage.
4
GND
5
IN
Input Voltage (input): Power to the internal reference and control sections of the MIC2164/-2/-3. The IN
operating voltage range is from 3V to 5.5V. A 1µF and 0.1µF ceramic capacitors from IN to GND are
recommended for clean operation.
6
DL
Low-Side Drive (output): High-current driver output for external low-side MOSFET. The DL driving
voltage swings from ground-to-IN.
7
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PGND
DH
Pin Function
Signal ground. GND is the ground path for the device input voltage VIN and the control circuitry. The
loop for the signal ground should be separate from the power ground (PGND) loop.
Power Ground. PGND is the ground path for the MIC2164/-2/-3 buck converter power stage. The
PGND pin connects to the sources of low-side N-Channel MOSFETs, the negative terminals of input
capacitors, and the negative terminals of output capacitors. The loop for the power ground should be as
small as possible and separate from the Signal ground (GND) loop.
High-Side Drive (output): High-current driver output for external high-side MOSFET. The DH driving
voltage is floating on the switch node voltage (LX). It swings from ground to VIN minus the diode drop.
Adding a small resistor between DH pin and the gate of the high-side N-channel MOSFETs can slow
down the turn-on and turn-off time of the MOSFETs.
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Pin Description (Continued)
Pin
Number
Pin Name
9
10
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LX
BST
Pin Function
Switch Node and Current Sense input: High current output driver return. The LX pin connects directly to
the switch node. Due to the high speed switching on this pin, the LX pin should be routed away from
sensitive nodes. LX pin also senses the current by monitoring the voltage across the low-side MOSFET
during OFF time. In order to sense the current accurately, connect the low-side MOSFET drain to LX
using a Kelvin connection.
Boost (output): Bootstrapped voltage to the high-side N-channel MOSFET driver. A Schottky diode is
connected between the IN pin and the BST pin. A boost capacitor of 0.1μF is connected between the
BST pin and the LX pin. Adding a small resistor in series with the boost capacitor can slow down the
turn-on time of high-side N-Channel MOSFETs.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings(2)
Operating Ratings(3)
IN, FB, EN to GND .......................................... –0.3V to +6V
BST to LX ........................................................ –0.3V to +6V
BST to GND .................................................. –0.3V to +37V
DH to LX ............................................ –0.3V to (VBST + 0.3V)
DL, COMP to GND .............................. –0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V)
HSD to GND .................................................... –0.3V to 31V
PGND to GND .............................................. –0.3V to +0.3V
Junction Temperature .............................................. +150°C
Storage Temperature (TS) ......................... –65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec) ........................ 260°C
Input Voltage (VIN) ............................................ 3.0V to 5.5V
Supply Voltage (VHSD) ....................................... 3.0V to 28V
Operating Temperature Range ................. –40°C to +125°C
Junction Temperature (TJ) ........................ –40°C to +125°C
Junction Thermal Resistance
MSOP (θJA) ......................................................... 130.5°C/W
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = 70°C).............. 421mW
(derate 5.6mW/°C above 70°C)
Electrical Characteristics(5)
VBST – VLX = 5V; TA = 25°C, bold values indicate –40°C≤ TA ≤ +125°C, unless noted.
Parameter
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
General
Operating Input Voltage (VIN)(6)
3.0
5.5
V
HSD Voltage Range (VHSD)
3.0
28
V
Quiescent Supply Current
(VFB = 1.5V, output switching but excluding external
MOSFET gate current)
1.4
3.0
mA
Standby Supply Current(7)
VIN = VBST = 5.5V, VHSD = 28, LX = unconnected,
EN = GND
0.8
2
mA
2.7
3
V
2.4
Under-Voltage Lockout Trip Level
UVLO Hysteresis
50
mV
DC-DC Controller
Output-Voltage Adjust Range
(VOUT)
0.8
5.5
0°C ≤ TJ ≤ 85°C
-1
1
−40°C ≤ TJ ≤ 125°C
-2
2
TJ = 25°C (MIC2164C)
-3
3
V
Error Amplifier
FB Regulation Voltage
FB Input Leakage Current
Current-Limit Threshold
5
500
VFB = 0.8V
103
130
162
VFB = 0V
19
48
77
VFB = 0.8V (MIC2164C)
95
130
170
VFB = 0V (MIC2164C)
15
48
80
%
nA
mV
Notes:
2. Exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device.
3. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating ratings.
4. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions are recommended. Human body model, 1.5kΩ in series with 100pF.
5. Specification for packaged product only.
6. The application is fully functional at low IN (supply of the control section) if the external MOSFETs have enough low voltage VTH.
7. The current will come only from the internal 100kΩ pull-up resistor sitting on the EN Input and tied to IN.
8. Measured in test mode.
9. Measured at DH. The maximum duty cycle is limited by the fixed mandatory off time TOFF of 363ns typical.
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Electrical Characteristics(5) (Continued)
VBST – VLX = 5V; TA = 25°C, bold values indicate –40°C≤ TA ≤ +125°C, unless noted.
Parameter
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Soft-Start
Soft-Start Period
6
ms
Oscillator
Switching Frequency(8)
0.202
0.225
0.45
0.75
MIC2164C
MIC2164
MIC2164-2
MIC2164-3
0.27
0.3
0.6
1
0.338
0.375
0.75
1.25
MHz
Maximum Duty Cycle
MIC2164/ MIC2164C
MIC2164-2
MIC2164-3
87
74
66
%
Minimum Duty Cycle
Measured at DH, VFB = 1V
0
%
(9)
FET Drives
DH, DL Output Low Voltage
ISINK = 10mA
DH, DL Output High Voltage
ISOURCE = 10mA
0.1
VIN − 0.1V
or
VBST − 0.1V
V
V
DH On-Resistance, High State
2.1
3.3
Ω
DH On-Resistance, Low State
1.8
3.3
Ω
DL On-Resistance, High State
1.8
3.3
Ω
DL On-Resistance, Low State
1.2
2.3
Ω
LX Leakage Current
VLX = 28V, VIN = 5.5V,VBST = 33.5V
50
µA
HSD Leakage Current
VLX = 28V, VIN = 5.5V,VBST = 33.5V
20
µA
Thermal Protection
Over-Temperature Shutdown
155
°C
Over-Temperature Shutdown
Hysteresis
10
°C
0.8
V
Shutdown Control
EN Logic Level Low
3V < VIN