MIC2182
High-Efficiency Synchronous Buck Controller
Features
General Description
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The MIC2182 is a synchronous buck (step-down)
switching regulator controller. An all N-channel
synchronous architecture and powerful output drivers
allow up to a 20A output current capability. The PWM
and skip-mode control scheme allows efficiency to
exceed 95% over a wide range of load current, making
it ideal for battery powered applications, as well as high
current distributed power supplies.
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4.5V to 32V Input Voltage Range
1.25V to 6V Output Voltage Range
95% Efficiency
300 kHz Oscillator Frequency
Current Sense Blanking
5Ω Impedance MOSFET Drivers
Drives N-channel MOSFETs
600 µA Typical Quiescent Current (Skip-Mode)
Logic Controlled Micropower Shutdown
(IQ < 0.1 µA)
Current-Mode Control
Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limiting
Built-In Undervoltage Protection
Adjustable Undervoltage Lockout
Easily Synchronizable
Precision 1.245V Reference Output
0.6% Total Regulation
16-Lead SOIC and SSOP Packages
Frequency Foldback Overcurrent Protection
Sustained Short-Circuit Protection at Any Input
Voltage
20A Output Current Capability
Applications
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The MIC2182 operates from a 4.5V to 32V input and
can operate with a maximum duty cycle of 86% for use
in low- dropout conditions. It also features a shutdown
mode that reduces quiescent current to 0.1 µA.
The MIC2182 achieves high efficiency over a wide
output current range by automatically switching
between PWM and skip mode. Skip-mode operation
enables the converter to maintain high efficiency at
light loads by turning off circuitry pertaining to PWM
operation, reducing the no-load supply current from
1.6 mA to 600 µA. The operating mode is internally
selected according to the output load conditions. Skip
mode can be defeated by pulling the PWM pin low
which reduces noise and RF interference.
The MIC2182 is available in a 16-lead SOIC
(small-outline
package)
and
SSOP
(shrink
small-outline package) with an operating ambient
temperature range from –40°C to +85°C.
DC Power Distribution Systems
Notebook and Subnotebook Computers
PDAs and Mobile Communicators
Wireless Modems
Battery-Operated Equipment
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MIC2182
Package Types
MIC2182 (Adjustable)
16-Lead SOIC(M)
16-Lead SSOP (SM)
MIC2182 (Fixed)
16-Lead SOIC(M)
16-Lead SSOP (SM)
SS 1
16 HSD
SS 1
16 HSD
PWM 2
15 VSW
PWM 2
15 VSW
COMP 3
14 BST
COMP 3
14 BST
SGND 4
13 LSD
SGND 4
13 LSD
SYNC 5
12 PGND
SYNC 5
12 PGND
EN/UVLO 6
FB 7
10 VIN
VREF 7
10 VIN
CSH 8
11 VDD
EN/UVLO 6
11 VDD
9 VOUT
CSH 8
9 VOUT
Typical Application Circuit
VIN
4.5V to 30V*
D2
MIC2182-3.3YSM
10
11 SD103BWS
VDD
VIN
R7
100k
C5
0.1μF
6
2
BST
14
EN/UVLO HSD
16
PWM
VSW
15
LSD
13
PGND
12
C4
1nF
C3
0.1μF
C2
2.2nF
GND
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R1
2k
1
SS
3
COMP
CSH
8
5
SYNC
VOUT
9
VREF
7
SGND
4
C9
4.7μF
16V
C6
0.1μF
C11
22μF
35V
x2
Q2*
Si4884
Q1*
Si4884
L1
10μH
R2
0.02
D1
B140
VOUT
3.3V/4A
C7
220μF
10V x2
GND
C13, 1nF
* 30V maximum input voltage limit is due
to standard 30V MOSFET selection.
C1
0.1μF
See “Application Information” section for
5V to 3.3V/10A and other circuits.
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Block Diagrams
Adjustable Output Voltage Version
VIN
CIN
VDD
EN/UVLO
6
VDD
11
Reference V
IN
4.7μF
VIN
D2
VBG
1.245V
10
SS
1
VBST
14
Control
Logic
HSD
16
Q2
CBST
2
RCS
L1
VSW
PWM
VOUT
15
LSD
13
COUT
D1
Q1
PGND
Current
Limit
12
PWM Mode
to Skip
Mode
0.024V
Skip-Mode
Current
Limit
0.07V
Low
Comp
PWM OUTPUT
–2%VBG
Hysteresis
Comp
Current
Sense
Amp
PWM
CSH
8
CORRECTIVE
RAMP
VOUT
VBG
RESET
SYNC
5
9
AV = 2
R1
Oscillator
Error
Amp
FB
7
COMP
3
CCOMP
SGND
100k
4
gm = 0.2mS
RCOMP
MIC2182 [adj.]
( )
VOUT = 1.245 1+
R2
R1
R2
VOUT(MAX) = 6.0V
Fixed Output Voltage Version
VIN
CIN
VDD
EN/UVLO
6
VDD
11
Reference V
IN
4.7μF
VIN
D2
VBG
1.245V
10
SS
1
VBST
14
Control
Logic
HSD
16
PWM
Q2
CBST
L1
VSW
2
RCS
VOUT
15
LSD
13
D1
COUT
Q1
PGND
Current
Limit
12
PWM Mode
to Skip
Mode
0.024V
Skip-Mode
Current
Limit
0.07V
Low
Comp
PWM OUTPUT
–2%VBG
Hysteresis
Comp
Current
Sense
Amp
PWM
CSH
8
CORRECTIVE
RAMP
VOUT
VBG
RESET
SYNC
5
Oscillator
Error
Amp
SGND
R2
50k
3
100k
gm = 0.2mS
RCOMP
* 82.5k for 3.3V Output
150k for 5V Output
R1*
COMP
CCOMP
9
AV = 2
4
VREF
7
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MIC2182
1.0
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Absolute Maximum Ratings †
Analog Supply Voltage (VIN) .....................................................................................................................................+34V
Digital Supply Voltage (VDD) .......................................................................................................................................+7V
Driver Supply Voltage (BST) ................................................................................................................................. VIN +7V
Sense Voltage (VOUT, CSH)............................................................................................................................ 7V to –0.3V
Sync Pin Voltage (VSYNC) .............................................................................................................................. 7V to –0.3V
Enable Pin Voltage (VEN/UVLO) ....................................................................................................................................VIN
Power Dissipation (PD)
SOIC .............................................................................................................................................. 400 mW @ TA = 85°C
SSOP ............................................................................................................................................. 270 mW @ TA = 85°C
ESD Rating .......................................................................................................................................................... (Note 1)
Operating Ratings ‡
Analog Supply Voltage (VIN) ...................................................................................................................... +4.5V to +32V
† Notice: Stresses above those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device.
This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at those or any other conditions above those indicated
in the operational sections of this specification is not intended. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended
periods may affect device reliability. Specifications are for packaged product only.
‡ Notice: The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating ratings.
Note 1: Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions are recommended. Human body model, 1.5 kΩ in series
with 100 pF.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical Characteristics: VIN = 15V; SS = Open; VSHDN = 5V; ILOAD = 0.1A, TA = +25°C, Bold values indicate
–40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C; unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Conditions
MIC2182 (Adjustable) (Note 1)
Feedback Voltage Reference
VREF
1.233
1.245
1.257
V
—
1.220
1.245
1.270
V
—
1.208
1.245
1.282
V
4.5V < VIN < 32V, full load range,
0 mV < VCSH – VOUT < 75 mV
—
10
—
nA
—
—
Feedback Bias Current
IFB
Output Voltage Range
VOUT
1.25
—
6
V
Output Voltage Line Regulation
ΔVO_LN
—
0.03
—
%/V
Output Voltage Load Regulation
ΔVO_LD
—
0.5
—
%
25 mV < (VCSH – VOUT) < 75 mV
(PWM mode only)
Output Voltage Total Regulation
ΔVO_TOT
—
0.6
—
%
0 mV < (VCSH – VOUT) < 75 mV
(full load range), 4.5V < VIN < 32V
3.267
3.3
3.333
V
—
3.234
3.3
3.366
V
—
4.5V < VIN < 32V, full load range,
0 mV < VCSH – VOUT < 75 mV
MIC2182-3.3
Output Voltage
VOUT
3.201
3.3
3.399
V
Output Voltage Line Regulation
ΔVO_LN
—
0.03
—
%/V
Output Voltage Load Regulation
ΔVO_LD
—
0.5
—
%
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VIN = 4.5V to 32V,
VCSH – VOUT = 50 mV
VIN = 4.5V to 32V,
VCSH – VOUT = 50 mV
25 mV < (VCSH – VOUT) < 75 mV
(PWM mode only)
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)
Electrical Characteristics: VIN = 15V; SS = Open; VSHDN = 5V; ILOAD = 0.1A, TA = +25°C, Bold values indicate
–40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C; unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Symbol
Output Voltage Total Regulation
ΔVO_TOT
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
—
0.8
—
%
MIC2182-5.0
Output Voltage
VOUT
Conditions
0 mV < (VCSH – VOUT) < 75 mV
(full load range), 4.5V < VIN < 32V
4.95
5.0
5.05
V
—
4.90
5.0
5.10
V
—
4.85
5.0
5.150
V
6.5V < VIN < 32V, full load range,
0 mV < VCSH – VOUT < 75 mV
VIN = 6.5V to 32V,
VCSH – VOUT = 50 mV
Output Voltage Line Regulation
ΔVO_LN
—
0.03
—
%/V
Output Voltage Load Regulation
ΔVO_LD
—
0.5
—
%
25 mV < (VCSH – VOUT) < 75 mV
(PWM mode only)
Output Voltage Total Regulation
ΔVO_TOT
—
0.8
—
%
0 mV < (VCSH – VOUT) < 75 mV
(full load range), 6.5V < VIN < 32V
Input and VDD Supply Quiescent Current
PWM Mode Quiescent Current
IQ_PWM
—
1.6
2.5
mA
VPWM = 0V, excluding external
MOSFET gate drive current
Skip Mode Quiescent Current
IQ_SKIP
—
600
1500
µA
ILOAD = 0 mA, VPWM floating (1 nF
capacitor to ground)
Shutdown Quiescent Current
ISD
—
0.1
5
µA
VEN/UVLO = 0V
Digital Supply Voltage
VDD
4.7
—
5.3
V
ILOAD = 0 mA to 5 mA
VDDUV_R
—
4.2
—
V
VDD upper threshold (turn-on
threshold)
VDDUV_F
—
4.1
—
V
VDD lower threshold (turn-off
threshold)
Undervoltage Lockout
Reference Output (Fixed Versions Only
VREF
1.220
1.245
1.270
V
Reference Line Regulation
ΔVREF_LN
—
1
—
mV
6V < VIN < 32V
Reference Load Regulation
ΔVREF_LD
—
2
—
mV
0 µA < IREF < 100 µA
VEN_TH
Reference Voltage
Enable/UVLO
—
0.6
1.1
1.6
V
—
VENUV_TH
2.2
2.5
2.8
V
—
IEN
—
0.1
5
µA
VEN/UVLO = 5V
ISS
–3.5
–5
–6.5
µA
VSS = 0V
VILIM_TH
75
100
135
mV
VCSH = VOUT
AV(EA)
—
20
—
V/V
gm(EA) = 0.2 mS, RO(EA) = 100 kΩ
AV(CS)
—
2.0
—
V/V
—
Oscillator Frequency
fOSC
270
300
330
kHz
—
Maximum Duty Cycle
DMAX
—
86
—
%
—
tON(MIN)
—
140
250
ns
VOUT = VOUT(NOMINAL) + 200 mV
Enable Input Threshold
UVLO Threshold
Enable Input Current
Soft-Start
Soft-Start Source Current
Current Limit
Current Limit Threshold Voltage
Error Amplifier
Error Amplifier Voltage Gain
Current Amplifier
Current Sense Amplifier Gain
Oscillator Section
Minimum On-Time
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)
Electrical Characteristics: VIN = 15V; SS = Open; VSHDN = 5V; ILOAD = 0.1A, TA = +25°C, Bold values indicate
–40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C; unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Symbol
SYNC Threshold Level
VSYNC_TH
ISYNC
SYNC Input Current
SYNC Minimum Pulse Width
SYNC Capture Range
Frequency Foldback Threshold
Foldback Frequency
Gate Drivers
Rise/Fall Time
Output Driver Impedance
Driver Non-overlap Time
PWM Input
PWM Input Source Current
1:
2:
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
0.7
1.3
1.9
V
—
—
0.1
5
µA
VSYNC = 5V
tSYNC(MIN)
200
—
—
ns
fSYNC
330
—
—
kHz
VFOLD_TH
0.75
0.95
1.15
V
fFOLD
—
60
—
kHz
tR, tF
—
60
—
ns
RON_H
—
5
8.5
RON_L
—
3.5
6
tNON
—
80
—
ns
—
IPWM_SRC
—
–10
—
µA
VPWM = 0V
Ω
Conditions
—
Note 2
Measured at VOUT Pin
—
CLOAD = 3000 pF
Source
Sink
VIN > 1.3 x VOUT (for the feedback voltage reference and output voltage line and total regulation).
See the Oscillator and Sync section for limitations on the synchronizing signal frequency.
TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS (Note 1)
Parameters
Sym.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Conditions
Ambient Storage Temperature Range
TS
–65
—
+150
°C
Ambient Temperature Range
TA
–40
—
+85
°C
—
Junction Temperature Range
TJ
–40
—
+125
°C
—
Thermal Resistance SOIC 16-Ld
JA
—
100
—
°C/W
—
Thermal Resistance SSOP 16-Ld
JA
—
150
—
°C/W
—
Temperature Ranges
Package Thermal Resistances
Note 1:
—
The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of ambient temperature, the maximum allowable
junction temperature and the thermal resistance from junction to air (i.e., TA, TJ, JA). Exceeding the
maximum allowable power dissipation will cause the device operating junction temperature to exceed the
maximum +125°C rating. Sustained junction temperatures above +125°C can impact the device reliability.
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MIC2182
2.0
Note:
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
The graphs and tables provided following this note are a statistical summary based on a limited number of
samples and are provided for informational purposes only. The performance characteristics listed herein
are not tested or guaranteed. In some graphs or tables, the data presented may be outside the specified
operating range (e.g., outside specified power supply range) and therefore outside the warranted range.
FIGURE 2-1:
Temperature.
Quiescent Current vs.
FIGURE 2-4:
Supply Voltage.
Quiescent Current vs.
FIGURE 2-2:
Temperature.
Quiescent Current vs.
FIGURE 2-5:
Regulation.
VREF (Fixed Versions) Line
FIGURE 2-3:
Supply Voltage.
Quiescent Current vs.
FIGURE 2-6:
Regulation.
VREF (Fixed Versions) Load
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FIGURE 2-7:
Temperature.
VREF (Fixed Versions) vs.
FIGURE 2-10:
FIGURE 2-8:
VDD Line Regulation.
FIGURE 2-11:
Oscillator Frequency
Variation vs. Temperature.
FIGURE 2-9:
VDD Load Regulation.
FIGURE 2-12:
Oscillator Frequency
Variation vs. Supply Voltage.
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VDD vs. Temperature.
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FIGURE 2-13:
vs. Temperature.
Soft-Start Source Current
FIGURE 2-14:
Overcurrent Threshold
Voltage vs. Temperature.
FIGURE 2-16:
Effect of Soft-Start Capacitor
(CSS) Value on Output Voltage Waveforms
During Turn-On (10A Power Supply
Configuration).
FIGURE 2-17:
Effect of Soft-Start Capacitor
(CSS) Value on Output Voltage Waveforms
During Turn-On (4A Power Supply
Configuration).
VSW
(Normal)
VSW
(VOUT Short)
FIGURE 2-15:
Current-Limit Foldback.
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FIGURE 2-18:
Normal (300 kHz Switching
Frequency) and Output Short-Circuit (60 kHz)
Conditions Switch Node (Pin 15) Waveforms.
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HIGH-SIDE
DRIVE VOLTAGE
REFERENCED TO GROUND
VGS
LOW-SIDE
MOSFET
HIGH-SIDE MOSFET
GATE-TO-SOURCE VOLTAGE
IL1
(2A/div)
LOW-SIDE MOSFET
GATE-TO-SOURCE VOLTAGE
INDUCTOR CURRENT
FIGURE 2-19:
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 3.3V
L1 = 10μH
R2 = 20mΩ
QTY: 2
Si4884
HIGH-SIDE
MOSFETS
QTY: 2
Si4884
LOW-SIDE
MOSFETS
10Amps
Converter Waveforms.
FIGURE 2-22:
Load Transient Response
(4A Power Supply Configuration).
VOUT
VOUT
VOUT
VIN = 7V
L1 = 3.3μH
VOUT = 3.3V
IOUT = 10A
IOUT
2A/div
PIN 16
SWITCH-NODE
VOLTAGE
VGS
HIGH-SIDE
MOSFET
VSW+HSD
VSW
PIN 15
MIC2182
VIN = 6V
VOUT = 3.3V
L1 = 3.3μH
R2 = 7.5mΩ
IOUT
5A/div
VSW
100
210
80
180
20
90
0
60
-20
30
-40
0
10x100
IL
(0.5A/div)
120
PHASE
PHASE (°)
VSW
150
GAIN
40
300x103
GAIN (dB)
60
100x103
VOUT
FIGURE 2-23:
Load Transient Response
(10A Power Supply Configuration).
10x103
Typical Skip-Mode
100x100
FIGURE 2-20:
Waveforms.
1x103
IL
(1A/div)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FIGURE 2-21:
Waveforms.
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Typical PWM Mode
FIGURE 2-24:
Configuration).
Bode Plot (4A Power Supply
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180
60
150
GAIN
40
120
20
90
0
60
PHASE
0
300x103
100x103
30
10x103
10x100
-40
100x100
-20
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
PHASE (°)
210
1x103
GAIN (dB)
100
100
PWM
Skip
60
40 VIN = 24V
R2 = 15mΩ
L1 = 10μH
20
1 high-side MOSFET: Si4800
1 low-side MOSFET: Si4800
0
0.01
0.1
1
4
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FIGURE 2-25:
Bode Plot (10A Power
Supply Configuration).
FIGURE 2-28:
Efficiency at VIN = 24V,
VOUT = 3.3V (4A Power Supply Configuration).
100
100
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
Skip
PWM
60
40 VIN = 5V
R2 = 15mΩ
L1 = 10μH
20
1 high-side MOSFET: Si4800
1 low-side MOSFET: Si4800
0
0.01
0.1
1
4
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
FIGURE 2-26:
Efficiency at VIN = 5V,
VOUT = 3.3V (4A Power Supply Configuration).
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
Skip
60
PWM
40
20
R2 = 7.5mΩ
L1 = 3.3μH
2 high-side MOSFETs: Si4884
2 low-side MOSFETs: Si4884
0
0.01
0.1
1
10
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
FIGURE 2-29:
Efficiency at VIN = 5V,
VOUT = 3.3V (10A Power Supply Configuration).
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
80 Skip
PWM
60
40 VIN = 12V
R2 = 15mΩ
L1 = 10μH
20
1 high-side MOSFET: Si4800
1 low-side MOSFET: Si4800
0
0.01
0.1
1
4
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
FIGURE 2-27:
Efficiency at VIN = 12V,
VOUT = 3.3V (4A Power Supply Configuration).
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MIC2182
3.0
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
The descriptions of the pins are listed in Table 3-1.
TABLE 3-1:
PIN FUNCTION TABLE
Pin
Name
Pin Number
Description
1
SS
Soft-Start (External Component): Connect external capacitor to ground to reduce
inrush current by delaying and slowing the output voltage rise time. Rise time is
controlled by an internal 5 µA current source that charges an external capacitor to
VDD.
2
PWM
PWM/Skip-Mode Select (Input): Low sets PWM-mode operation. 1 nF capacitor to
ground sets automatic PWM/skip-mode selection.
3
COMP
Compensation (Output): Internal error amplifier output. Connect to capacitor or
series RC network to compensate the regulator control loop.
4
SGND
Small Signal Ground (Return): Route separately from other ground traces to the (–)
terminal of COUT.
5
SYNC
Frequency Synchronization (Input): Optional. Connect to external clock signal to
synchronize the oscillator. Leading edge of signal above the threshold terminates
the switching cycle. Connect to SGND if unused.
Enable/Undervoltage Lockout (Input): Low-level signal powers down the controller.
Input below the 2.5V UVLO threshold voltage disables switching and functions as
an accurate undervoltage lockout (UVLO). Input below the 1.1V enable threshold
voltage forces complete micropower (< 0.1 µA) shutdown.
6
EN/UVLO
7 (Fixed)
VREF
Reference Voltage (Output): 1.245V output. Requires 0.1 µF capacitor to ground.
7 (Adj.)
FB
Feedback (Input): Regulates FB pin to 1.245V. See the Applications Information
section for resistor divider calculations.
Current-Sense High (Input): Current-limit comparator non-inverting input. A built-in
offset of 100 mV between CSH and VOUT pins in conjunction with the
current-sense resistor set the current-limit threshold level. This is also the positive
input to the current sense amplifier.
8
CSH
9
VOUT
10
VIN
[Battery] Unregulated Input (Input): +4.5V to +32V supply input.
11
VDD
5V Internal Linear-Regulator (Output): VDD is the external MOSFET gate drive
supply voltage and an internal supply bus for the IC. Bypass to SGND
with a 4.7 µF capacitor. VDD can supply up to 5 mA for external loads.
12
PGND
MOSFET Driver Power Ground (Return): Connects to source of synchronous
MOSFET and the (–) terminal of CIN.
13
LSD
Low-Side Drive (Output): High-current driver output for external synchronous
MOSFET. Voltage swing is between ground and VDD.
14
BST
Boost (Input): Provides drive voltage for the high-side MOSFET driver. The drive
voltage is higher than the input voltage by VDD minus a diode drop.
15
VSW
Switch (Return): High-side MOSFET driver return.
16
HSD
High-Side Drive (Output): High-current driver output for high-side MOSFET. This
node voltage swing is between ground and VIN + 5V - Vdiode drop.
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Current-Sense Low (Input): Output voltage feedback input and inverting input for
the current limit comparator and the current sense amplifier.
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4.0
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
4.1
The MIC2182 is a BiCMOS, switched-mode,
synchronous step-down (buck) converter controller.
Current-mode control is used to achieve superior
transient line and load regulation. An internal corrective
ramp provides slope compensation for stable operation
above 50% duty cycle. The controller is optimized for
high-efficiency, high-performance DC-DC converter
applications.
Control Loop
4.1.1
PWM AND SKIP MODES OF
OPERATION
The MIC2182 operates in PWM (pulse-width
modulation) mode at heavier output load conditions. At
lighter load conditions, the controller can be configured
to automatically switch to a pulse-skipping mode to
improve efficiency. The potential disadvantage of skip
mode is the variable switching frequency that
accompanies this mode of operation. The occurrence
of switching pulses depends on component values as
well as line and load conditions. There is an external
sync function that is disabled in skip mode. In PWM
mode, the synchronous buck converter forces
continuous current to flow in the inductor. In skip mode,
current through the inductor can settle to zero, causing
voltage ringing across the inductor. Pulling the PWM
pin (Pin 2) low will force the controller to operate in
PWM mode for all load conditions, which will improve
cross regulation of transformer-coupled, multiple
output configurations.
The MIC2182 block diagrams are shown in the Block
Diagrams section.
The MIC2182 controller is divided into six functions.
• Control Loop
- PWM Operation
- Skip-Mode Operation
• Current Limit
• Reference, Enable, and UVLO
• MOSFET Gate Drive
• Oscillator and Sync
• Soft Start
4.1.2
PWM CONTROL LOOP
The MIC2182 uses current-mode control to regulate
the output voltage. This method senses the output
voltage (outer loop) and the inductor current (inner
loop). It uses inductor current and output voltage to
determine the duty cycle of the buck converter.
Sampling the inductor current removes the inductor
from the control loop, which simplifies compensation.
VIN
CIN
VDD
Reference
VDD
11
VIN
4.7F
VIN
D2
VBG
1.245V
10
CONTROL LOGIC AND
PULSE-WIDTH MODULATOR
VBST
14
HSD
16
Q2
CBST
L1
VSW
RCS
VOUT
15
LSD
13
PWM Mode
to Skip
Mode
COUT
D1
Q1
PGND
12
Q
R
LOW
FORCES
SKIP MODE
S
0.024V
Current
Sense
Amp
PWM
COMPARATOR
CSH
8
VOUT
CORRECTIVE
RAMP
VBG
RESET
AV = 2
9
R1
Oscillator
Error
Amp
FB
7
COMP
CCOMP
3
100k
gm = 0.2mS
RCOMP
(
V OUT = 1.245V 1 +
R1
R2
R2
)
MIC2182 [adj.] PWM Mode
FIGURE 4-1:
PWM Operation.
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access to the output of the error amplifier and allows
the use of external components to stabilize the voltage
loop.
A block diagram of the MIC2182 PWM current-mode
control loop is shown in Figure 4-1 and the PWM mode
voltage and current waveforms are shown in
Figure 4-3. The inductor current is sensed by
measuring the voltage across the resistor, RCS. A ramp
is added to the amplified current-sense signal to
provide slope compensation, which is required to
prevent unstable operation at duty cycles greater than
50%.
4.1.3
SKIP-MODE CONTROL LOOP
This control method is used to improve efficiency at
light output loads. At light output currents, the power
drawn by the MIC2182 is equal to the input voltage
times the IC supply current (IQ). At light output currents,
the power dissipated by the IC can be a significant
portion of the total output power, which lowers the
efficiency of the buck converter. The MIC2182 draws
less supply current in skip mode by disabling portions
of the control and drive circuitry when the IC is not
switching. The disadvantage of this method is greater
output voltage ripple and variable switching frequency.
A transconductance amplifier is used for the error
amplifier, which compares an attenuated sample of the
output voltage with a reference voltage. The output of
the error amplifier is the COMP (compensation) pin,
which is compared to the current-sense waveform in
the PWM block. When the current signal becomes
greater than the error signal, the comparator turns off
the high-side drive. The COMP pin (Pin 3) provides
A block diagram of the MIC2182 skip mode is shown in
Figure 4-2. Skip mode voltage and current waveforms
are shown in Figure 4-4.
VIN
CIN
VDD
Reference
VDD
11
VIN
4.7F
VIN
D2
VBG
1.245V
10
CONTROL LOGIC AND
SKIP-MODE LOGIC
VBST
14
HSD
16
Q2
CBST
L1
VSW
LOW-SIDE DRIVER
ONE SHOT
RCS
VOUT
15
LSD
13
COUT
D1
Q1
PGND
12
Q
R
S
Skip-Mode
Current
Limit
0.07V
Low
Comp
ONE SHOT
–2%VBG
Hysteresis
Comp
1%
VBG
LOW
FORCES
PWM MODE
Current
Sense
Amp
CSH
8
VOUT
AV = 2
9
R1
FB
7
MIC2182 [adj.] Skip Mode
FIGURE 4-2:
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(
V OUT = 1.245V 1 +
R1
R2
)
R2
Skip-Mode Operation.
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VIN
VSW
0V
ILOAD
IL1
0A
VDD
Reset
Pulse
0V
VIN + VDD
VHSD
0V
VDD
VLSD
FIGURE 4-3:
0V
PWM-Mode Timing.
VDD
VHSD
0V
VDD
VLSD
0V
VIN
VSW
VOUT
0V
IL(PKMAX)_SKIP
IL1
0A
Vone-shot
VDD
0V
VOUT
+1%
VNOMINAL
–1%
0V
IOUT
FIGURE 4-4:
0A
Skip-Mode Timing.
A hysteretic comparator is used in place of the PWM
error amplifier and a current-limit comparator senses
the inductor current. A one-shot starts the switching
cycle by momentarily turning on the low side MOSFET
to insure the high-side drive boost capacitor, CBST, is
fully charged. The high-side MOSFET is turned on and
current ramps up in the inductor, L1. The high-side
drive is turned off when either the peak voltage on the
input of the current-sense comparator exceeds the
threshold, typically 35 mV, or the output voltage rises
above the hysteretic threshold of the output voltage
comparator. Once the high-side MOSFET is turned off,
the load current discharges the output capacitor,
causing VOUT to fall. The cycle repeats when VOUT falls
below the lower threshold, –1%.
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The maximum peak inductor current in Skip Mode
depends on the skip-mode current-limit threshold and
the value of the current-sense resistor, RCS.
EQUATION 4-1:
35mV
I L(PKMAX)_SKIP = -------------R CS
Figure 4-5 shows the improvement in efficiency that
skip mode makes at lower output currents.
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EQUATION 4-3:
100
P WM
35mV
I OUT MAXSKIP = 0.5 -------------R CS
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
S kip
60
40
20
0
0.01
0.1
1
10
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
FIGURE 4-5:
4.1.4
100
Efficiency.
SWITCHING FROM PWM TO SKIP
MODE
The current sense amplifier in Figure 4-1 monitors the
average voltage across the current-sense resistor. The
controller will switch from PWM to skip mode when the
average voltage across the current-sense resistor
drops below approximately 12 mV if the PWM/Skip
mode selection is set to automatic. This is shown in
Figure 4-6. The average output current at this transition
level for is calculated below.
The PWM pin (Pin 2) is the PWM/Skip mode selection
pin. When the PWM pin is logic level low, the device is
set in forced PWM operation. A capacitor (typically
1 nF) connected across the PWM pin and ground sets
the device to automatic PWM/Skip selection according
to the output current level.
The capacitor on the PWM pin (Pin 2) is discharged
when the IC transitions from skip to PWM mode. This
forces the IC to remain in PWM mode for a fixed period
of time. The added delay prevents unwanted switching
between PWM and skip mode. The capacitor is
charged with a 10 µA current source on Pin 2. The
threshold on Pin 2 is 2.5V. The delay for a typical 1 nF
capacitor is:
EQUATION 4-4:
C PWM V TH_MODESEL
t DELAY = ------------------------------------------------------- =
I PWM_SRC
EQUATION 4-2:
1nF 2.5V
---------------------------- = 250s
10A
Where:
0.012V
I OUT MINPWM = ----------------R CS
0.012V =
Threshold Voltage of the Internal
Comparator
RCS =
Current-Sense Resistor Value
4.1.5
Where:
CPWM = Capacitor connected to Pin 2.
VTH_MODESEL = Mode selection threshold voltage
(2.5V typ.)
IPWM_SRC = PWM pin source current (10 µA typ.)
4.2
SWITCHING FROM SKIP TO PWM
MODE
The frequency of occurrence of the skip-mode current
pulses increase as the output current increases until
the hysteretic duty cycle reaches full CCM duty cycle
(continuous pulses). Increasing the current past this
point will cause the output voltage to drop. The low limit
comparator senses the output voltage when it drops
below 2% of the set output and automatically switches
the converter to PWM mode.
The inductor current in skip mode is a triangular wave
shape a minimum value of 0 and a maximum value of
35 mV/RCS (see Figure 4-7). The maximum average
output current in skip mode is the average value of the
inductor waveform:
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Current Limit
The current-limit circuit operates during PWM mode.
The output current is detected by the voltage drop
across the external current-sense resistor (RCS in the
Block Diagrams). The current-limit threshold voltage is
100 mV +35 mV/–25 mV. The current-sense resistor
must be sized using the minimum current-limit
threshold voltage. The external components must be
designed to withstand the maximum current limit. The
current-sense resistor value is calculated by the
equation below:
EQUATION 4-5:
75mV
R CS -------------------------I OUT MAX
Where:
IOUT(MAX) = Target maximum output current.
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The maximum current limit is:
EQUATION 4-6:
I LIM MAX
135mV
= ----------------R CS
The current-sense pins CSH (Pin 8) and VOUT (Pin 9)
are noise sensitive due to the low signal level and high
input impedance. The PCB traces should be short and
routed close to each other. A small (1 nF to 0.1 µF)
capacitor across the pins will attenuate high frequency
switching noise.
When the peak inductor current exceeds the
current-limit threshold, the current-limit comparator, in
the Block Diagrams, turns off the high-side MOSFET
for the remainder of the cycle. The output voltage drops
as additional load current is pulled from the converter.
When the output voltage reaches approximately 0.95V,
the circuit enters frequency-foldback mode and the
oscillator frequency will drop to 60 kHz while
maintaining the peak inductor current equal to the
FIGURE 4-6:
nominal 100 mV across the external current-sense
resistor. This limits the maximum output power
delivered to the load under a short circuit condition.
4.3
Reference, Enable, and UVLO
Circuits
The output drivers are enabled when the following
conditions are satisfied:
• The VDD voltage (Pin 11) is greater than its
undervoltage threshold (typically 4.2V)
• The voltage on the enable pin is greater than the
enable UVLO threshold (typically 2.5V)
The internal bias circuit generates a 1.245V bandgap
reference voltage for the voltage error amplifier and a
5V VDD voltage for the gate drive circuit. The reference
voltage in the fixed-output-voltage versions of the
MIC2182 is buffered and brought to Pin 7. The VREF pin
should be bypassed to GND (Pin 4) with a 0.1 µF
capacitor. The adjustable version of the MIC2182 uses
Pin 7 for output voltage sensing. A decoupling
capacitor on Pin 7 is not used in the adjustable output
voltage version.
Minimum PWM-Mode Load Inductor Current for PWM Operation.
Inductor IOUT(MAXSKIP)
Current
0A
FIGURE 4-7:
35mV THRESHOLD
ACROSS RCS.
Maximum Skip-Mode-Load Inductor Current.
The enable pin (Pin 6) has two threshold levels,
allowing the MIC2182 to shut down in a low current
mode, or turn off output switching in UVLO mode. An
enable pin voltage lower than the shutdown threshold
turns off all the internal circuitry and reduces the input
current to typically 0.1 µA.
If the enable pin voltage is between the shutdown and
UVLO thresholds, the internal bias, VDD, and reference
voltages are turned on. The soft-start pin is forced low
by an internal discharge MOSFET. The output drivers
are inhibited from switching and remain in a low state.
Raising the enable voltage above the UVLO threshold
of 2.5V allows the soft-start capacitor to charge and
enables the output drivers.
Either of two UVLO conditions will pull the soft-start
capacitor low.
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• When the VDD drops below 4.1V
• When the enable pin drops below the 2.5V
threshold
4.4
MOSFET Gate Drive
The MIC2182 high-side drive circuit is designed to
switch an N-channel MOSFET. Referring to the Block
Diagrams, a bootstrap circuit, consisting of D2 and
CBST, supplies energy to the high-side drive circuit.
Capacitor CBST is charged while the low-side MOSFET
is on and the voltage on the VSW pin (Pin 15) is
approximately 0V. When the high-side MOSFET driver
is turned on, energy from CBST is used to turn the
high-side MOSFET on. As the MOSFET turns on, the
voltage on the VSW pin increases to approximately VIN.
Diode D2 is reversed biased and voltage at the BST pin
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The drive voltage is derived from the internal 5V VDD
bias supply. The nominal low-side gate drive voltage is
5V and the nominal high-side gate drive voltage is
approximately 4.5V due the voltage drop across D2. A
fixed 80 ns delay between the high-side and low-side
driver transitions is used to prevent current from
simultaneously flowing unimpeded through both
MOSFETs.
Oscillator and Sync
The SYNC input (Pin 5) allows the MIC2182 to
synchronize with an external clock signal. The rising
edge of the sync signal generates a reset signal in the
oscillator, which turns off the low-side gate drive output.
The high-side drive then turns on, restarting the
switching cycle. The sync signal is inhibited when the
controller operates in skip mode or during frequency
foldback. The sync signal frequency must be greater
than the maximum specified free running frequency of
the MIC2182. If the synchronizing frequency is lower,
double pulsing of the gate drive outputs will occur.
When not used, the sync pin must be connected to
ground.
Figure 4-8 shows the timing between the external sync
signal (trace 2), the low-side drive (trace 1) and the
high-side drive (trace R1). There is a delay of
approximately 250 ns between the rising edge of the
external sync signal and turnoff of the low-side
MOSFET gate drive.
Some concerns of operating at higher frequencies are:
• Higher power dissipation in the internal VDD
regulator. This occurs because the MOSFET
gates require charge to turn on the device. The
average current required by the MOSFET gate
increases with switching frequency. This
increases the power dissipated by the internal
VDD regulator. Figure 4-9 and Figure 4-10 shows
the total gate charge which can be driven by the
MIC2182 over the input voltage range, for
different values of switching frequency. The total
gate charge includes both the high-side and
low-side MOSFETs. The larger SOIC package is
capable of dissipating more power than the SSOP
package and can drive larger MOSFETs with
higher gate drive requirements.
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FIGURE 4-8:
Sync Waveforms.
• Reduced maximum duty cycle due to switching
transition times and constant delay times in the
controller. As the switching frequency increased,
the switching period decreases. The switching
transition times and constant delays in the
MIC2182 start to become noticeable. The effect is
to reduce the maximum duty cycle of the
controller. This will cause the minimum input to
output differential voltage (dropout voltage) to
increase.
100
S OIC
80
GATE CHARGE (nC)
The internal oscillator is free running and requires no
external components. The nominal oscillator frequency
is 300 kHz. If the output voltage is below approximately
0.95V, the oscillator operates in a frequency-foldback
mode and the switching frequency is reduced to
60 kHz.
TIME
60
300kHz
40
400kHz
20
0
500kHz
0
4
8 12 16 20 24 28 32
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
FIGURE 4-9:
SOIC Package Device
MOSFET Gate Charge Driving Ability vs. Input
Voltage.
100
S S OP
80
GATE CHARGE (nC)
4.5
SYNC
SIGNAL
floats high while continuing to keep the high-side
MOSFET on. When the low-side switch is turned back
on, CBST is recharged through D2.
LOW-SIDE HIGH-SIDE
DRIVE
DRIVE
MIC2182
60
300kHz
40
400kHz
20
500kHz
0
0
4
8 12 16 20 24 28 32
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
FIGURE 4-10:
SSOP Package Device
MOSFET Gate Charge Driving Ability vs. Input
Voltage.
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4.6
Soft-Start
Soft start reduces the power supply input surge current
at startup by controlling the output voltage rise time.
The input surge appears while the output capacitance
is charged up. A slower output rise time will draw a
lower input surge current. Soft start may also be used
for power supply sequencing.
The soft-start voltage is applied directly to the PWM
comparator. A 5 µA internal current source is used to
charge up the soft-start capacitor. The capacitor is
discharged when either the enable voltage drops below
the UVLO threshold (2.5V) or the VDD voltage drops
below the UVLO level (4.1V).
Minimum Pulse Width
The MIC2182 has a specified minimum pulse width.
This minimum pulse width places a lower limit on the
minimum duty cycle of the buck converter. When the
MIC2182 is operating in forced PWM mode (Pin 2 low)
and when the output current is very low or zero, there
is a limit on the ratio of VOUT/VIN. If this limit is
exceeded, the output voltage will rise above the
regulated voltage level. A minimum load is required to
prevent the output from rising up. This will not occur for
output voltages greater than 3V.
Figure 4-12 should be used as a guide when the
MIC2182 is forced into PWM-only mode. The actual
maximum input voltage will depend on the exact
external components used (MOSFETs, inductors, etc.).
35
30
25
20
15
10
0
1
2
3
4
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5
6
FIGURE 4-12:
Max. Input Voltage in
Forced-PWM Mode.
This restriction does not occur when the MIC2182 is set
to automatic mode (Pin 2 connected to a capacitor)
since the converter operates in skip mode at low output
current.
VSS
VOUT
The part switches at a minimum duty cycle when the
soft-start pin voltage is less than 0.4V. This maintains a
charge on the bootstrap capacitor and insures
high-side gate drive voltage. As the soft-start voltage
rises above 0.4V, the duty cycle increases from the
minimum duty cycle to the operating duty cycle. The
oscillator runs at the foldback frequency of 60 kHz until
the output voltage rises above 0.95V. Above 0.95V, the
switching frequency increases to 300 kHz (or the
synced frequency), causing the output voltage to rise a
greater rate. The rise time of the output is dependent
on the soft-start capacitor, output capacitance, output
voltage, and load current. The oscilloscope photo in
Figure 4-11 show the output voltage and the soft-start
pin voltage at startup.
4.7
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
It is recommended that the user limits the maximum
synchronized frequency to 600 kHz. If a higher
synchronized frequency is required, it may be possible
and will be design dependent.
TIME
FIGURE 4-11:
Startup Waveforms.
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5.0
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
5.1
Inductor Selection
Values for inductance, peak, and RMS currents are
required to select the output inductor. The input and
output voltages and the inductance value determine
the peak to peak inductor ripple current. Generally,
higher inductance values are used with higher input
voltages. Larger peak to peak ripple currents will
increase the power dissipation in the inductor and
MOSFETs. Larger output ripple currents will also
require more output capacitance to smooth out the
larger ripple current. Smaller peak to peak ripple
currents require a larger inductance value and
therefore a larger and more expensive inductor. A good
compromise between size, loss and cost is to set the
inductor ripple current to be equal to 20% of the
maximum output current.
The inductance value is calculated by the equation
below:
EQUATION 5-1:
V OUT V IN MAX – V OUT
L = -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------V IN MAX f SW 0.2 I OUT MAX
Where:
fSW = Switching frequency
0.2 = Ratio of AC ripple current to maximum DC
output current.
VIN(MAX) = Maximum input voltage
IOUT(MAX) = Maximum DC output current
The peak-to-peak inductor current (AC ripple current)
is:
EQUATION 5-2:
V OUT V IN MAX – V OUT
I L PP = ------------------------------------------------------------------V IN MAX f SW L
The peak inductor current is equal to the average
output current plus one half of the peak to peak
inductor ripple current.
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EQUATION 5-3:
I L PK = I OUT MAX + 0.5 I L PP
The RMS inductor current is used to calculate the
I2 x R losses in the inductor.
EQUATION 5-4:
1 I L PP 2
I L RMS = I OUT MAX 1 + ------ --------------------------
12 I OUT MAX
Maximizing efficiency requires the proper selection of
core material and minimizing the winding resistance.
The high frequency operation of the MIC2182 requires
the use of ferrite materials for all but the most cost
sensitive applications. Lower cost iron powder cores
may be used but the increase in core loss will reduce
the efficiency of the buck converter. This is especially
noticeable at low output power. The winding resistance
decreases efficiency at the higher output current levels.
The winding resistance must be minimized although
this usually comes at the expense of a larger inductor.
The power dissipated in the inductor is equal to the sum
of the core and copper losses. At higher output loads,
the core losses are usually insignificant and can be
ignored. At lower output currents, the core losses can
be a significant contributor. Core loss information is
usually available from the magnetics vendor.
Copper loss in the inductor is calculated by the
equation below:
EQUATION 5-5:
2
P LOSS Cu = I L RMS R WINDING
The resistance of the copper wire, RWINDING, increases
with temperature. The value of the winding resistance
used should be at the operating temperature.
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EQUATION 5-6:
The maximum power dissipated in the sense resistor
is:
R WINDING HOT = R WINDING 20C 1 + 0.0042
T HOT – T 20C
EQUATION 5-9:
2
P D RCS = I OVERCURRENT MAX R CS
Where:
THOT =
Temperature of the wire
under operating load
T20°C =
Ambient room temperature
RWINDING(20°C) = Room temperature winding
resistance (usually specified
by the manufacturer)
5.2
Current-Sense Resistor Selection
Low inductance power resistors, such as metal film
resistors should be used. Most resistor manufacturers
make low inductance resistors with low temperature
coefficients, designed specifically for current-sense
applications. Both resistance and power dissipation
must be calculated before the resistor is selected. The
value of RCS is chosen based on the maximum output
current and the minimum current-limit threshold voltage
level. The power dissipated is based on the maximum
peak current limit at the maximum current-limit
threshold voltage.
EQUATION 5-7:
75mV
R CS -------------------------I OUT MAX
5.3
MOSFET Selection
External N-channel logic-level power MOSFETs must
be used for the high-side and low-side switches. The
MOSFET gate-to-source drive voltage of the MIC2182
is regulated by an internal 5V VDD regulator. Logic-level
MOSFETs, whose operation is specified at VGS = 4.5V
must be used.
It is important to note the on-resistance of a MOSFET
increases with increasing temperature. A 75°C rise in
junction temperature will increase the channel
resistance of the MOSFET by 50% to 75% of the
resistance specified at 25°C. This change in resistance
must be accounted for when calculating MOSFET
power dissipation.
Total gate charge is the charge required to turn the
MOSFET on and off under specified operating
conditions (VDS and VGS). The gate charge is supplied
by the MIC2182 gate drive circuit. At 300 kHz switching
frequency and above, the gate charge can be a
significant source of power dissipation in the MIC2182.
At low output load, this power dissipation is noticeable
as a reduction in efficiency. The average current required to drive the high-side MOSFET is:
EQUATION 5-10:
The maximum overcurrent at
current-limit threshold voltage is:
the
maximum
EQUATION 5-8:
135mV
I OVERCURRENT MAX = ----------------R CS
I GHS AVG = Q G f SW
Where:
IGHS(AVG) =
Average High-Side MOSFET Gate
Current
QG =
Total Gate Charge for the High-Side
MOSFET Taken from Manufacturer’s Data Sheet with VGS = 5V
fSW =
Switching Frequency
The low-side MOSFET is turned on and off at VDS = 0
because the freewheeling diode is conducting during
this time. The switching losses for the low-side
MOSFET is usually negligible. Also, the gate drive
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current for the low-side MOSFET is more accurately
calculated using CISS at VDS = 0V instead of gate
charge.
The gate drive current for the low-side MOSFET:
EQUATION 5-11:
I GLS AVG = C ISS V GS f SW
Where:
CISS = Input capacitance of the low-side MOSFET at
VDS = 0V.
EQUATION 5-13:
Where:
P D SW = P CONDUCTION + P AC
PCONDUCTION = ISW(RMS)2 x RDS(ON)
PAC =
PAC(OFF) + PAC(ON)
RDS(ON) =
On-Resistance of the MOSFET
Switch
ISW(RMS) =
RMS current of the MOSFET switch
Because the current from the gate drive comes from
the input voltage, the power dissipated in the MIC2182
due to gate drive is:
Making the assumption the turn-on and turn-off
transition times are equal, the transition time can be
approximated by:
EQUATION 5-12:
EQUATION 5-14:
C ISS V GS + C OSS V IN
t T = ------------------------------------------------------------IG
P D GDRV = V IN I GHS AVG + I GLS AVG
Where:
PD(GDRV) = Power Dissipated Due to Gate Drive
Where:
CISS and COSS are Measured at VDS = 0V
A convenient figure of merit for switching MOSFETs is
the on-resistance times the total gate charge (RDS(ON)
x QG). Lower numbers translate into higher efficiency.
Low gate-charge logic-level MOSFETs are a good
choice for use with the MIC2182. Power dissipation in
the MIC2182 package limits the maximum gate drive
current. Refer to Figure 4-9 and Figure 4-10 for the
MIC2182 gate drive limits.
Parameters that are important to MOSFET switch
selection are:
• Voltage rating
• On-resistance
• Total gate charge
The voltage rating of the MOSFETs are essentially
equal to the input voltage. A safety factor of 20% should
be added to the VDS(max) of the MOSFETs to account
for voltage spikes due to circuit parasitics.
The power dissipated in the switching transistor is the
sum of the conduction losses during the on-time
(PCONDUCTION) and the switching losses that occur
during the period of time when the MOSFETs turn on
and off (PAC).
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IG =
Gate Drive Current (1A for the MIC2182)
The total high-side MOSFET switching loss is:
EQUATION 5-15:
P AC SWHS = V IN + V D I L AVG t T f SW
Where:
IL(AVG) = Average inductor current
tT =
Switching transition time
typically 20 ns to 50 ns)
VD =
Freewheeling diode drop, typically 0.5V
fSW =
Switching frequency, normally 300 kHz
Because the low-side MOSFET body diode is forward
biased before the low-side MOSFET is turned on and
after the low-side MOSFET is turned off, this keeps the
voltage across the low-side MOSFET to about 0.5V
during switching transitions, the low-side MOSFET
switching losses are negligible and can be ignored.
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5.3.1
RMS CURRENT AND MOSFET
POWER DISSIPATION
CALCULATION
Under normal operation, the high-side MOSFET’s RMS
current is greatest when VIN is low (maximum duty
cycle). The low-side MOSFET’s RMS current is
greatest when VIN is high (minimum duty cycle).
However, the maximum stress to the MOSFETs occurs
during short circuit conditions, where the output current
is
equal
to
IOVERCURRENT(MAX).
(See
the
Current-Sense Resistor Selection section). The
calculations below are for normal operation. To
calculate the stress under short circuit conditions,
substitute IOVERCURRENT(MAX) for IOUT(MAX). Use the
formula below to calculate duty cycle D under short
circuit conditions.
EQUATION 5-16:
EQUATION 5-19:
V OUT
D = ----------------- V IN
Where:
= Efficiency of the Converter
Converter efficiency depends on component
parameters, which have not yet been selected. For
design purposes, an efficiency of 90% can be used for
VIN less than 10V and 85% can be used for VIN greater
than 10V. The efficiency can be more accurately
calculated once the design is complete. If the assumed
efficiency is grossly inaccurate, a second iteration
through the design procedure can be made.
For the high-side switch, the conduction power loss is:
D SHORTCIRCUIT = 0.063 – 1.8 10
–3
V IN
EQUATION 5-20:
2
The RMS value of the high-side switch current is:
EQUATION 5-17:
2
I SWHS RMS =
2 I L PP
D I OUT MAX + --------------------
12
P COND SWHS = R DSON HS I SWHS RMS
Where:
RDSON(HS) = High-side MOSFET ON-Resistance
Because the AC switching losses for the low-side
MOSFET is near zero, the total power dissipation of the
low-side MOSFET is:
EQUATION 5-21:
P D SWLS = P COND SWLS = R DSON LS I SWLS RMS
The RMS value of the low-side switch current is:
EQUATION 5-18:
2
Where:
RDSON(LS) = Low-side MOSFET ON-Resistance
The total power dissipation for the high-side MOSFET
is:
I SWLS RMS =
2
2 I L PP
1 – D I OUT MAX + --------------------
12
Where:
EQUATION 5-22:
P D SWHS = P COND SWHS + P AC SWHS
D = Duty Cycle of the Converter
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External Schottky Diode
An external freewheeling diode is used to keep the
inductor current flow continuously while both
MOSFETs are turned off during dead time. This dead
time prevents current from flowing unimpeded through
both MOSFETs and is typically 80 ns The diode
conducts twice during each switching cycle. Although
the average current through this diode is small, the
diode must be able to handle the peak current.
less power than the body diode. The lack of a reverse
recovery mechanism in a Schottky diode causes less
ringing and less power loss. Depending on the circuit
components and operating conditions, an external
Schottky diode will give a 1/2% to 1% improvement in
efficiency. Figure 5-1 illustrates the difference in noise
on the VSW pin with and without a Schottky diode.
WITH
WITHOUT
FREEWHEELING DIODE FREEWHEELING DIODE
5.4
EQUATION 5-23:
I D AVG = I OUT 2 80ns f SW
The reverse voltage requirement of the diode is:
TIME
EQUATION 5-24:
V DIODE RRM = V IN
The power dissipated by the Schottky diode is:
EQUATION 5-25:
P DIODE = I D AVG V F
Where:
VF = Forward Voltage at the Peak Diode
Current
The external freewheeling Schottky diode, D1, is not
necessary for circuit operation since the low-side
MOSFET contains a parasitic body diode. The external
diode will improve efficiency and decrease high
frequency noise. If the MOSFET body diode is used, it
must be rated to handle the peak and average current.
The body diode has a relatively slow reverse recovery
time and a relatively high forward voltage drop. The
power lost in the diode is proportional to the forward
voltage drop of the diode. As the high-side MOSFET
starts to turn on, the body diode becomes a short circuit
for the reverse recovery period, dissipating additional
power. The diode recovery and the circuit inductance
will cause ringing during the high-side MOSFET
turn-on.
FIGURE 5-1:
Switch Output Noise With
and Without Schottky Diode.
5.5
Output Capacitor Selection
The output capacitor values are usually determined by
the capacitors ESR (equivalent series resistance).
Voltage rating and RMS current capability are two other
important factors in selecting the output capacitor.
Recommended capacitors are tantalum, low-ESR
aluminum electrolytics, and OS-CON.
The output capacitor’s ESR is usually the main cause
of output ripple. The maximum value of ESR is
calculated by:
EQUATION 5-26:
V OUT
ESR COUT -----------------I L PP
Where:
ΔVOUT = Peak-to-peak output voltage ripple
ΔIL(PP) = Peak-to-peak inductor ripple current
An external Schottky diode conducts at a lower forward
voltage preventing the body diode in the MOSFET from
turning on. The lower forward voltage drop dissipates
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The total output ripple is a combination of output ripple
voltages due to the ESR and the output capacitance.
The total ripple is calculated below:
EQUATION 5-27:
V OUT =
EQUATION 5-30:
V IN = I L PK ESR CIN
Where:
ESRCIN = ESR of input capacitor.
2
I L PP
2
------------------------------------- + I L PP ESR COUT
8 C OUT f SW
Where:
COUT = Output capacitance value
fSW = Switching frequency
ESRCOUT = ESR of output capacitor
The input capacitor must be rated for the input current
ripple. The RMS value of input capacitor current is
determined at the maximum output current. Assuming
the peak to peak inductor ripple current is low:
EQUATION 5-31:
The voltage rating of capacitor should be twice the
output voltage for a tantalum and 20% greater for an
aluminum electrolytic or OS-CON.
I CIN RMS I OUT MAX D 1 – D
The output capacitor RMS current is calculated below:
The power dissipated in the input capacitor is:
EQUATION 5-28:
EQUATION 5-32:
I COUT RMS
I L PP
= ----------------12
2
P DISS CIN = I CIN RMS ESR CIN
The power dissipated in the output capacitor is:
EQUATION 5-29:
5.7
2
P DISS COUT = I COUT RMS ESR COUT
5.6
Voltage Setting Components
The MIC2182-3.3 and MIC2182-5.0 ICs contain
internal voltage dividers that set the output voltage. The
MIC2182 adjustable version requires two resistors to
set the output voltage as shown in Figure 5-2.
Input Capacitor Selection
The input capacitor should be selected for ripple
current rating and voltage rating. Tantalum input
capacitors may fail when subjected to high inrush
currents, caused by turning the input supply on.
Tantalum input capacitor voltage rating should be at
least twice the maximum input voltage to maximize
reliability. Aluminum electrolytic, OS-CON, and
multilayer polymer film capacitors can handle the
higher inrush currents without voltage derating.
The input voltage ripple will primarily depend on the
input capacitors ESR. The peak input current is equal
to the peak inductor current, so:
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R1
Error
Amp
FB
7
R2
VREF
1.245V
MIC2182 [adj.]
FIGURE 5-2:
Configuration.
Voltage Divider
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The output voltage is determined by the equation:
EQUATION 5-33:
To maximize efficiency at light loads:
V OUT = V REF 1 + R1
-------
R2
Where:
VREF for the MIC2182 is typically 1.245V
A typical value of R1 can be between 3 kΩ and 10 kΩ.
If R1 is too large, it may allow noise to be introduced
into the voltage feedback loop. If R1 is too small in
value, it will decrease the efficiency of the buck
converter, especially at low output loads.
Once R1 is selected, R2 can be calculated using:
EQUATION 5-34:
V REF R1
R2 = -------------------------------V OUT – V REF
5.7.1
The reference voltage and R2 set the current through
the voltage divider.
EQUATION 5-35:
V REF
I DIVIDER = -----------R2
The power dissipated by the divider resistors is:
EQUATION 5-36:
5.8
• Use a low gate-charge MOSFET or use the
smallest MOSFET, which is still adequate for
maximum output current.
• Allow the MIC2182 to run in skip mode at lower
currents.
• Use a ferrite material for the inductor core, which
has less core loss than an MPP or iron powder
core.
Under heavy output loads, the significant contributors
to power loss are (in approximate order of magnitude):
•
•
•
•
•
Resistive on-time losses in the MOSFETs
Switching transition losses in the MOSFETs
Inductor resistive losses
Current-sense resistor losses
Input capacitor resistive losses (due to the
capacitor’s ESR)
To minimize power loss under heavy loads:
VOLTAGE DIVIDER POWER
DISSIPATION
P DIVIDER = R1 + R2 I DIVIDER
• Supply current to the MIC2182
• MOSFET gate-charge power (included in the IC
supply current)
• Core losses in the output inductor
2
Efficiency Calculation and
Considerations
• Use logic-level, low on-resistance MOSFETs.
Multiplying the gate charge by the on-resistance
gives a figure of merit, providing a good balance
between low and high load efficiency.
• Slow transition times and oscillations on the
voltage and current waveforms dissipate more
power during turn-on and turnoff of the MOSFETs.
A clean layout will minimize parasitic inductance
and capacitance in the gate drive and high current
paths. This will allow the fastest transition times
and waveforms without oscillations. Low
gate-charge MOSFETs will transition faster than
those with higher gate-charge requirements.
• For the same size inductor, a lower value will
have fewer turns and therefore, lower winding
resistance. However, using too small of a value
will require more output capacitors to filter the
output ripple, which will force a smaller bandwidth, slower transient response and possible
instability under certain conditions.
• Lowering the current-sense resistor value will
decrease the power dissipated in the resistor.
However, it will also increase the overcurrent limit
and will require larger MOSFETs and inductor
components.
• Use low-ESR input capacitors to minimize the
power dissipated in the capacitors ESR.
Efficiency is the ratio of output power to input power.
The difference is dissipated as heat in the buck
converter. Under light output load, the significant
contributors are:
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5.9
Decoupling Capacitor Selection
5.10
The 4.7 µF decoupling capacitor is used to minimize
noise on the VDD pin. The placement of this capacitor
is critical to the proper operation of the IC. It must be
placed right next to the pins and routed with a wide
trace. The capacitor should be a good quality tantalum.
An additional 1 µF ceramic capacitor may be
necessary when driving large MOSFETs with high gate
capacitance. Incorrect placement of the VDD
decoupling capacitor will cause jitter or oscillations in
the switching waveform and large variations in the
overcurrent limit.
A single schematic diagram, shown in Figure 5-3, can
be used to build power supplies ranging from 3A to 10A
at the common output voltages of 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, and
5V. Components that vary, depending upon output
current and voltage, are listed in Table 5-3 through
Table 5-6.
Power supplies larger than 10A can also be
constructed using the MIC2182 by using larger
power-handling components.
Figure 2-16 through Figure 2-29 provide useful
information about the actual performance of some of
these circuits.
A 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor is required to decouple the
VIN. The capacitor should be placed near the IC and
connected directly to between Pin 10 (VIN) and Pin 12
(PGND).
VIN
VIN
D2
MIC2182
SD103BWS
VDD
C5
0.1μF
R7
100k
BST
EN/UVLO HSD
PWM
C2
2.2nF
R1
2k
TABLE 5-1:
TABLE 5-2:
Q2
(table)
L1
(table)
R2
(table)
VOUT
D1
(table)
C7
(table)
PGND
COMP
CSH
SYNC
VOUT
C12
0.1μF
50V
GND
C13, 1nF
VREF
SGND
GND
FIGURE 5-3:
C11
(table)
Q1
(table)
LSD
SS
C9
4.7μF
16V
VSW
C4
1nF
C3
0.1μF
C6
0.1μF
Components Selection of
Predesigned Circuits
C1
0.1μF
50V
Basic Circuit Diagram for use with Table 5-3 through Table 5-6.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR FIGURE 5-3 & TABLE 5-3 THROUGH TABLE 5-6
Specification
Limit
Switching Frequency Ripple
1% of Output Voltage
Max. Ambient Temp.
+85°C
Short-Circuit Capability
Continuous
Switching Frequency
300 kHz
COMPONENT SUPPLIERS
Manufacturer
Website Address
Microchip Technology Inc.
www.microchip.com
Kyocera AVX
www.kyocera-avx.com
Central Semiconductor
www.centralsemi.com
Eaton
www.eaton.com
Infineon
www.infineon.com
Vishay
www.vishay.com
Sumida
www.sumida.com
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TABLE 5-3:
COMPONENTS FOR 5V OUTPUT
Reference
3A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
4A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
5A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
10A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
C7
Qty: 2 TPSE227M010R0100
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 10V,
0.1Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSE227M010R0100
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 10V,
0.1Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSE227M010R0060
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 10V,
0.06Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSV337M010R0060
Kyocera AVX, 330µF 10V,
0.06Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
C11
Qty: 2 TPSE226M035R0300
Kyocera AVX, 22µF 35V,
0.3Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
Qty: 3 TPSE226M035R0300
Kyocera AVX, 22µF 35V,
0.3Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
Qty: 4 TPSE226M035R0300
Kyocera AVX, 22µF 35V,
0.3Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
Qty: 4 TPSV107M020R0085
Kyocera AVX, 100µF 20V,
0.085Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
D1
Qty: 1 B140, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
Qty: 1 B140, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
Qty: 1 B140, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
Qty: 1 B330, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
L1
Qty: 1 CDRH125NP-100MC, Qty: 1 CDRH127NP-100MC, Qty: 1 CDRH127NP-100MC, Qty: 1 UP4B-3R3,
Sumida, 10µH 4A,
Sumida, 10µH 5A,
Sumida, 10µH 5A,
Eaton, 3.3µH 11A,
Output inductor
Output inductor
Output inductor
Output inductor
Q1
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4884BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Qty: 2 Si4884BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Q2
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4884BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
Qty: 2 Si4884BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
R2
Qty: 1
WSL2010R0250F,
Vishay, 0.025, 1%, 0.5W,
Current sense resistor
Qty: 1
WSL2010R0200F,
Vishay, 0.02, 1%, 0.5W,
Current sense resistor
Qty: 1
WSL2512R0150F,
Vishay, 0.015, 1%, 1W,
Current sense resistor
Qty: 2
WSL2512R0150F,
Vishay, 0.015, 1%, 1W,
Current sense resistor
U1
MIC2182-5.0YSM or
MIC2182-5.0YM
MIC2182-5.0YSM or
MIC2182-5.0YM
MIC2182-5.0YSM or
MIC2182-5.0YM
MIC2182-5.0YM
TABLE 5-4:
COMPONENTS FOR 3.3V OUTPUT
Reference
3A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
4A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
5A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
10A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
C7
Qty: 2 TPSE227M010R0100
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 10V,
0.1Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSE227M010R0100
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 10V,
0.1Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSE227M010R0060
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 10V,
0.06Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSV477M006R0055
Kyocera AVX, 470µF 6.3V,
0.055Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
C11
Qty: 2 TPSE226M035R0300
Kyocera AVX, 22µF 35V,
0.3Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSE226M035R0300
Kyocera AVX, 22µF 35V,
0.3Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
Qty: 3 TPSE226M035R0300
Kyocera AVX, 22µF 35V,
0.3Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
Qty: 3 TPSV227M016R0075
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 16V,
0.075Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
D1
Qty: 1 B140, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
Qty: 1 B140, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
Qty: 1 B140, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
Qty: 1 B330, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
L1
Qty: 1 CDRH125NP-100MC, Qty: 1 CDRH127NP-100MC, Qty: 1 CDRH127NP-100MC, Qty: 1 UP4B-3R3,
Sumida, 10µH 4A,
Sumida, 10µH 5A,
Sumida, 10µH 5A,
Eaton, 3.3µH 11A,
Output inductor
Output inductor
Output inductor
Output inductor
Q1
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Qty: 2 Si4884BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Q2
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
Qty: 2 Si4884BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
R2
Qty: 1
WSL2010R0250F,
Vishay, 0.025, 1%, 0.5W,
Current sense resistor
Qty: 1
WSL2010R0200F,
Vishay, 0.02, 1%, 0.5W,
Current sense resistor
Qty: 1
WSL2512R0150F,
Vishay, 0.015, 1%, 1W,
Current sense resistor
Qty: 2
WSL2512R0150F,
Vishay, 0.015, 1%, 1W,
Current sense resistor
U1
MIC2182-3.3YSM or
MIC2182-3.3YM
MIC2182-3.3YSM or
MIC2182-3.3YM
MIC2182-3.3YSM or
MIC2182-3.3YM
MIC2182-3.3YM
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TABLE 5-5:
COMPONENTS FOR 2.5V OUTPUT
Reference
3A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
4A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
5A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
10A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
C7
Qty: 2 TPSE227M010R0100
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 10V,
0.1Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSE227M010R0100
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 10V,
0.1Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSE227M010R0060
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 10V,
0.06Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSV477M006R0055
Kyocera AVX, 470µF 6.3V,
0.055Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
C11
Qty: 2 TPSE226M035R0300
Kyocera AVX, 22µF 35V,
0.3Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSE226M035R0300
Kyocera AVX, 22µF 35V,
0.3Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSE226M035R0300
Kyocera AVX, 22µF 35V,
0.3Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
Qty: 3 TPSV227M016R0075
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 16V,
0.075Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
D1
Qty: 1 B140, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
Qty: 1 B140, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
Qty: 1 B140, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
Qty: 1 B330, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
L1
Qty: 1 CDRH125NP-100MC, Qty: 1 CDRH127NP-100MC, Qty: 1 CDRH127NP-100MC, Qty: 1 UP4B-3R3,
Sumida, 10µH 4A,
Sumida, 10µH 5A,
Sumida, 10µH 5A,
Eaton, 3.3µH 11A,
Output inductor
Output inductor
Output inductor
Output inductor
Q1
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4884BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4884BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Qty: 2 Si4884BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Q2
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
Qty: 2 Si4884BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
R2
Qty: 1
WSL2010R0250F,
Vishay, 0.025, 1%, 0.5W,
Current sense resistor
Qty: 1
WSL2010R0200F,
Vishay, 0.02, 1%, 0.5W,
Current sense resistor
Qty: 1
WSL2512R0150F,
Vishay, 0.015, 1%, 1W,
Current sense resistor
Qty: 2
WSL2512R0150F,
Vishay, 0.015, 1%, 1W,
Current sense resistor
U1
MIC2182YSM or
MIC2182YM
MIC2182YSM or
MIC2182YM
MIC2182YSM or
MIC2182YM
MIC2182YM
TABLE 5-6:
COMPONENTS FOR 1.8V OUTPUT
Reference
3A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
4A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
5A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
10A (6.5V to 30V)
Part No./Desc.
C7
Qty: 2 TPSE227M010R0100
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 10V,
0.1Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSE227M010R0100
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 10V,
0.1Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSE227M010R0060
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 10V,
0.06Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSV477M006R0055
Kyocera AVX, 470µF 6.3V,
0.055Ω ESR,
Output filter capacitor
C11
Qty: 2 TPSE226M035R0300
Kyocera AVX, 22µF 35V,
0.3Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSE226M035R0300
Kyocera AVX, 22µF 35V,
0.3Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSE226M035R0300
Kyocera AVX, 22µF 35V,
0.3Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
Qty: 2 TPSV227M016R0075
Kyocera AVX, 220µF 16V,
0.075Ω ESR,
Input filter capacitor
D1
Qty: 1 B140, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
Qty: 1 B140, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
Qty: 1 B140, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
Qty: 1 B330, Vishay,
Freewheeling diode
L1
Qty: 1 CDRH125NP-100MC, Qty: 1 CDRH127NP-100MC, Qty: 1 CDRH127NP-100MC, Qty: 1 UP4B-3R3,
Sumida, 10µH 4A,
Sumida, 10µH 5A,
Sumida, 10µH 5A,
Eaton, 3.3µH 11A,
Output inductor
Output inductor
Output inductor
Output inductor
Q1
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4884BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4884BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Qty: 2 Si4884BDY, Vishay,
Low-side MOSFET
Q2
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
Qty: 1 Si4800BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
Qty: 2 Si4884BDY, Vishay,
High-side MOSFET
R2
Qty: 1
WSL2010R0250F,
Vishay, 0.025, 1%, 0.5W,
Current sense resistor
Qty: 1
WSL2010R0200F,
Vishay, 0.02, 1%, 0.5W,
Current sense resistor
Qty: 1
WSL2512R0150F,
Vishay, 0.015, 1%, 1W,
Current sense resistor
Qty: 2
WSL2512R0150F,
Vishay, 0.015, 1%, 1W,
Current sense resistor
U1
MIC2182YSM or
MIC2182YM
MIC2182YSM or
MIC2182YM
MIC2182YSM or
MIC2182YM
MIC2182YM
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5.11
PCB Layout and Checklist
PCB layout is critical to achieve reliable, stable and
efficient performance. A ground plane is required to
control EMI and minimize the inductance in power and
signal return paths.
The following guidelines should be followed to insure
proper operation of the circuit.
• Signal and power grounds should be kept
separate and connected at only one location.
Large currents or high di/dt signals that occur
when the MOSFETs turn on and off must be kept
away from the small signal connections.
• The connection between the current-sense
resistor and the MIC2182 current-sense inputs
(Pins 8 and 9) should have separate traces,
routed from the terminals directly to the IC pins.
The traces should be routed as closely as
possible to each other and their length should be
minimized. Avoid running the traces under the
inductor and other switching components. A 1 nF
to 0.1 µF capacitor placed between Pins 8 and 9
will help attenuate switching noise on the current
sense traces. This capacitor should be placed
close to Pins 8 and 9.
• When the high-side MOSFET is switched on, the
critical flow of current is from the input capacitor
through the MOSFET, inductor, sense resistor,
output capacitor, and back to the input capacitor.
These paths must be made with short, wide
pieces of trace. It is good practice to locate the
ground terminals of the input and output
capacitors close to each other.
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• When the low-side MOSFET is switched on,
current flows through the inductor, sense resistor,
output capacitor, and MOSFET. The source of the
low-side MOSFET should be located close to the
output capacitor.
• The freewheeling diode, D1 in the Block
Diagrams, conducts current during the dead time,
when both MOSFETs are off. The anode of the
diode should be located close to the output
capacitor ground terminal and the cathode should
be located close to the input side of the inductor.
• The 4.7 µF capacitor, which connects to the VDD
terminal (Pin 11) must be located right at the IC.
The VDD terminal is very noise sensitive and
placement of this capacitor is very critical.
Connections must be made with wide trace. The
capacitor may be located on the bottom layer of
the board and connected to the IC with multiple
vias.
• The VIN bypass capacitor should be located close
to the IC and connected between Pins 10 and 12.
Connections should be made with a ground and
power plane or with short, wide trace.
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6.0
PACKAGING INFORMATION
6.1
Package Marking Information
16-Lead SSOP*
(Fixed)
Example
2182
-5.0YSM
7BF2
XXXX
-X.XXXX
WNNN
16-Lead SOIC*
(Fixed)
Example
XXXX
-X.XXX
WNNN
2182
-5.0YM
264L
Legend: XX...X
Y
YY
WW
NNN
e3
*
16-Lead SSOP*
(Adj.)
Example
XXX
XXXXXXX
WNNN
MIC
2182YSM
3D4X
16-Lead SOIC*
(Adj.)
Example
XXX
XXXXXX
WNNN
MIC
2182YM
8SR6
Product code or customer-specific information
Year code (last digit of calendar year)
Year code (last 2 digits of calendar year)
Week code (week of January 1 is week ‘01’)
Alphanumeric traceability code
Pb-free JEDEC® designator for Matte Tin (Sn)
This package is Pb-free. The Pb-free JEDEC designator ( e3 )
can be found on the outer packaging for this package.
●, ▲, ▼ Pin one index is identified by a dot, delta up, or delta down (triangle
mark).
Note:
In the event the full Microchip part number cannot be marked on one line, it will
be carried over to the next line, thus limiting the number of available
characters for customer-specific information. Package may or may not include
the corporate logo.
Underbar (_) and/or Overbar (‾) symbol may not be to scale.
Note:
If the full seven-character YYWWNNN code cannot fit on the package, the following truncated codes are
used based on the available marking space:
6 Characters = YWWNNN; 5 Characters = WWNNN; 4 Characters = WNNN; 3 Characters = NNN;
2 Characters = NN; 1 Character = N
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16-Lead SOIC Package Outline and Recommended Land Pattern
Note:
For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at
http://www.microchip.com/packaging.
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16-Lead SSOP Package Outline and Recommended Land Pattern
Note:
For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at
http://www.microchip.com/packaging.
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NOTES:
DS20006644A-page 34
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MIC2182
APPENDIX A:
REVISION HISTORY
Revision A (February 2022)
• Converted Micrel document MIC2182 to Microchip data sheet DS20006644A.
• Minor text changes throughout.
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NOTES:
DS20006644A-page 36
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
To order or obtain information, e.g., on pricing or delivery, contact your local Microchip representative or sales office.
PART NO.
–X.X
Device
Output
Voltage
X
XX
–XX
Package Media Type
Junction
Temperature
Range
Device:
MIC2182: High-Efficiency Synchronous Buck
Controller
Output Voltage:
=
Adjustable
-3.3 = 3.3V
-5.0 = 5.0V
Junction
Temperature Range:
Y
Package:
M
=
SM =
Media Type:
= 48/Tube (M, SOIC)
= 77/Tube (SM, SSOP)
TR = 1,000/Reel (SM, SSOP)
TR =
2,500/Reel (M, SOIC)
=
Examples:
a) MIC2182YM:
High Efficiency Synchronous Buck
Controller, ADJ Output Voltage,
–40°C to +125°C Junction
Temperature Range, RoHS
Compliant, 16-Lead SOIC (.150 in)
Package, 48/Tube
b)MIC2182-3.3YM:
High Efficiency Synchronous Buck
Controller, 3.3V Output Voltage,
–40°C to +125°C Junction
Temperature Range, RoHS
Compliant, 16-Lead SOIC (.150 in)
Package, 48/Tube
c) MIC2182-5.0YM-TR:
High Efficiency Synchronous Buck
Controller, 5.0V Output Voltage,
–40°C to +125°C Junction
Temperature Range, RoHS
Compliant, 16-Lead SOIC (.150 in)
Package, 2500/Reel
d) MIC2182YSM:
High Efficiency Synchronous Buck
Controller, ADJ Output Voltage,
–40°C to +125°C Junction
Temperature Range, RoHS
Compliant, 16-Lead SSOP (5.3
mm) Package, 77/Tube
e) MIC2182-3.3YSM
High Efficiency Synchronous Buck
Controller, 3.3V Output Voltage,
–40°C to +125°C Junction
Temperature Range, RoHS
Compliant, 16-Lead SSOP (5.3
mm) Package, 77/Tube
f) MIC2182-5.0YSM-TR:
High Efficiency Synchronous Buck
Controller, 5.0V Output Voltage,
–40°C to +125°C Junction
Temperature Range, RoHS
Compliant, 16-Lead SSOP (5.3
mm) Package, 1000/Reel
–40°C to +125°C (RoHs Compliant)
16-Lead SOIC (.150in)
16-Lead SSOP (5.3mm)
Note 1:
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Tape and Reel identifier only appears in the
catalog part number description. This identifier is
used for ordering purposes and is not printed on
the device package. Check with your Microchip
Sales Office for package availability with the
Tape and Reel option.
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NOTES:
DS20006644A-page 38
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Note the following details of the code protection feature on Microchip products:
•
Microchip products meet the specifications contained in their particular Microchip Data Sheet.
•
Microchip believes that its family of products is secure when used in the intended manner, within operating specifications, and
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•
Microchip values and aggressively protects its intellectual property rights. Attempts to breach the code protection features of
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•
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