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Evaluation Board for the ADP1851 Step-Down DC-to-DC Controller
FEATURES
ADP1851 DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Input voltage range: 9 V to 15 V
Output voltage: 1.8 V
Output current: up to 25 A
Switching frequency: 600 kHz
Operates in PWM or PSM
Designed for evaluation of the ADP1851 functionality
Flexible and easy to re-configure and modify
The ADP1851 is a step-down switching controller with integrated drivers for N-channel synchronous power MOSFETs.
The ADP1851 can be set to operate in pulse skip mode (PSM)
for high efficiency under light load, or in PWM continuous
conduction mode. In addition, the boost diode is integrated
into the ADP1851, thus lowering the overall system cost and
component count.
EVALUATION BOARD DESCRIPTION
The ADP1851 includes externally adjustable soft start, output
overvoltage protection, externally programmable current limit,
power good output, and a programmable oscillator frequency
that ranges from 200 kHz to 1.5 MHz. The switching frequency
of the ADP1851 can be synchronized to an external clock signal
applied to the SYNC input. The ADP1851 has the reference
voltage accuracy of ±1% from −40°C to +125°C junction
temperature. This controller can be powered from a 2.75 V
to 20 V supply and is available in a 16-lead 4 mm × 4 mm
LFCSP package.
This document describes the design, operation, and test results
of the ADP1851-EVALZ. The input voltage range for this evaluation board is 9 V to 15 V, and the regulated output voltage
(VOUT) is set to 1.8 V with the maximum output current up to
25 A. The switching frequency (fSW) of 600 kHz is set to achieve
high efficiency. The switching frequency can be also synchronized to an external clock signal applied to the SYNC input.
ADP1851 EVALUATION BOARD
VIN+ TERMINAL
GND TERMINAL
VOUT+ TERMINAL
Figure 1.
PLEASE SEE THE LAST PAGE FOR AN IMPORTANT
WARNING AND LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Output Capacitors .........................................................................3
Evaluation Board Description......................................................... 1
MOSFET Selection ........................................................................3
ADP1851 Device Description ......................................................... 1
Test Results .........................................................................................4
ADP1851 Evaluation Board ............................................................ 1
Evaluation Board Operating Instruction .......................................5
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Other Information About the Evaluation Board PCB Layout ..6
Component Design .......................................................................... 3
Evaluation Board Schematics and Artwork ...................................7
ADIsimPower Design Tool ......................................................... 3
Ordering Information .................................................................... 10
Inductor Selection ........................................................................ 3
Bill of Materials ........................................................................... 10
Input Capacitors ........................................................................... 3
REVISION HISTORY
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COMPONENT DESIGN
ADIsimPower DESIGN TOOL
OUTPUT CAPACITORS
The ADP1851 is supported by the ADIsimPower™ design tool
set. ADIsimPower is a collection of tools that produce complete
power designs optimized to a specific design goal. The tools
allow the user to generate a full schematic, bill of materials, and
calculate performance in minutes. ADIsimPower can optimize
designs for cost, area, efficiency, and parts count while taking
into consideration the operating conditions and limitations of
the IC and all real external components. The ADIsimPower
tool can be found at www.analog.com/ADIsimPower and
users can request an unpopulated board through the tool.
A combination of the 330 µF POSCAP™ polymer capacitors
and the 47 µF MLCC is selected for the output rail. Polymer
capacitors have low ESR and high current ripple rating.
Connecting polymer capacitors and MLCCs in parallel is
very effective in reducing voltage ripple.
For information about selecting power components and calculating component values, see also the ADP1851 data sheet.
INDUCTOR SELECTION
The selected inductor is a Coilcraft SER1408-301ME with
0.3 µH inductance, and 53 A saturation current. This shielded
inductor with a flat wire windings core provides exceptionally
low DCR of 0.5 mΩ (typical).
INPUT CAPACITORS
Because of the low ESR and high input current rating of a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC), a 10 µF MLCC is selected as
the input capacitor close to the high-side power MOSFET. In
addition, a 150 µF bulk OS-CON™ capacitor (aluminum solid
capacitor with conductive polymer) from Sanyo is chosen for
filtering out any unwanted low frequency noise from the input
power supply.
MOSFET SELECTION
For low output or low duty cycle, select a high-side MOSFET
with fast rise and fall times and with low input capacitance
to minimize charging and switching power loss. As for the
synchronous rectifier (low-side MOSFET), select a MOSFET
with low RDSON because it conducts current most of the time
during the switching cycle and contributes a larger portion in
the conductive losses than the high-side MOSFET. For the
high-side MOSFET, two BSC052N03LS from Infineon in
the PG-TDSON-8 package are selected. These parts have low
input capacitance (770 pF typical) and fast transition times
(typical turn-on delay is 2.4 ns). For the low-side MOSFET,
two BSC090NS from Infineon, with the RDSON of 3.5 mΩ
(maximum at VGS of 4.5 V) are selected.
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TEST RESULTS
TA = 25°C.
100
DH
90
80
3
EFFICIENCY (%)
70
DL
60
1
50
40
30
VOUT_AC
20
2
10
1
10
100
LOAD (A)
CH1 5V BW CH2 50mV
CH3 10V BW
B
W
M4µs 1.25GS/s
A CH3
13.4V
IT 40ps/pt
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FORCED PWM
Figure 5. Switching Waveforms, Light Load of 1.5 A,
fOSC = 600 kHz, Pulse Skip Enabled, SYNC Low
Figure 2. Efficiency, VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1.8 V, fOSC = 600 kHz
0.08
SYNC
0.06
0.04
DH
0.02
3
0
DL
–0.02
1
–0.04
VOUT_AC
2
–0.08
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
CH1 5V BW CH2 200mV
CH3 20V BW CH4 5V BW
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W
M1µs 1.25GS/s IT 100ps/pt
A CH3
7.2V
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4
Figure 6. Switching Waveforms, 25 A Load, fSYNC = 600 kHz
Figure 3. Line Regulation, VOUT = 1.8 V, fSW = 600 kHz, 25 A Load
0.6
0.4
0
LOAD CURRENT
4
–0.2
–0.4
–0.6
VOUT_AC
–0.8
2
–1.0
–1.4
0
5
10
15
20
25
LOAD CURRENT (A)
Figure 4. Load Regulation, VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1.8 V, fSW = 600 kHz
CH2 100mV BW
CH4 10A Ω BW
M100µs 50MS/s
A CH4
13.4A
20.0ns/pt
Figure 7. VOUT Transient Response, 20 A to 10 A Load Step
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EVALUATION BOARD OPERATING INSTRUCTION
1.
2.
3.
Connect Jumper JP2 (EN) with a shunt to the low position
(disabled).
Connect Jumper JP1 (FRQ) with a shunt to the high
position for 600 kHz operation.
Connect Jumper JP5 (SYNC) with a shunt to the high
position for PWM operation or to the low position for
pulse skip operation at light load.
4.
5.
6.
Remove Jumper JP4 (TRK) for the soft-start operation.
Connect a power supply to the board input terminals
VIN+ and GND and apply 12 V.
Connect Jumper JP2 (EN) to the high position to enable
the ADP1851.
Table 1. Jumper Description
Jumper
JP1
Description
FRQ
Default Factory
Setting
Low
JP2
JP4
EN
TRK
Low
Open
JP5
SYNC
Low
Function
Connect shunt low for 300 kHz or high for 600 kHz switching frequency operation.
The ADP1851-EVALZ is configured for operation at 600 kHz. Connect JP1 high.
Connect shunt high to enable the ADP1851 or low to disable it.
Keep open to study the soft-start function. Short with shunt to study the tracking capability
when the master voltage is applied to TP18 (TRK_IN) and divided with the R8/R9 resistors.
Connect shunt high for PWM or low for pulse skip operation. For synchronization, remove the
shunt from JP5 and apply an external clock to the TP12 SYNC.
Table 2. Performance Summary (TA = 25°C)
Parameter
VIN
fSW
VOUT
IOUT
VOUT Ripple, DC Load
VOUT Deviation upon Step Load Release
Condition
9 V to 15 V
Switching frequency, 600 kHz
1.8 V
0 A to 25 A
35 mV at 25 A load
2.5% with 10 A step load
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OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVALUATION BOARD PCB LAYOUT
As seen in Figure 1, the layout of this evaluation board is not
optimized for the smallest PCB area. It is laid out in such a way
that any of the components can be desoldered and replaced
easily with different components by using a hand soldering
iron so that the user can modify the existing design without
acquiring a new PCB layout. The physical size of the compensation components is 0603, which is selected for its ease of hand
soldering when reworking the board is needed. The size of these
components can be smaller in an actual design. The user can
also remove or change any of the power components, including
the output filter capacitors, high-side and low-side MOSFETs,
input capacitors, and inductor, to achieve a particular design
objective. If a tracking function is needed, the user can remove
Capacitor C6, place a resistor divider (R8/R9) to configure the
desired tracking function, and short the JP4 (TRK) with shunt.
To study the precision enable function, remove the shunt from
JP2 and apply an external voltage to TP2 EN. To program a higher
UVLO threshold, place the required resistor divider (R3/R5).
See Figure 8, the evaluation board schematic, for more
information.
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T4
1
1
2
3
4
VOUT+
TURRET
T3
TURRET
1
C1
150uF/20V
TP8
20
R14
T9
TURRET
+
T10
TURRET
1
T2
1
VIN+
NP
C8
NP
4.99K
R18
R13
TRK_IN
R21
2.49K
TP18
1
TP6
R9
NP
R8 NP
1
R15
3
21K
C10
2
JP4
CON2
JP2
2 Way Link
75pF
C9
1
2
620pF
VCC
NP
R5
R3
NP
TP2
TP5
1
2
TP16
1
2
SYNC
TP12
4
3
2
1
COMP
FB
SS/TRK
EN
R1
NP
JP1
2 Way Link
SS/TRK
EN
3
COMP
C6
0.1UF
R10
0
JP5
2 Way Link
1
1
2
3
4
1
VIN+
R6 140K
T1
1
16
FREQ
15
RAMP
Vin = 9V to 12V
3
1
1.0UF
C23
R29
1.0UF
C20
VCC
ILIM
VIN+
1
PGOOD
fsw = 600KHz
1
SYNC
5
TP1
2
9
NP
R19
0
2
R12
R26
0
DL
C7
AGND
VIN+
TP9
R20
NP
DH
0.1UF
ADP1851ACPZ-R7
SW
R23
U1
10
11
12
TP13
DL
SW
DH
BST
1.15K
R7
1
14
VCCO
7
VIN
6
TP11
1
13
PGND
8
AGND
PAD
G
S3
S2
S1
D4
D3
D2
D1
Q3
BSC0902NS
C4
10UF/25V
Q1
BSC052N03LS
D4
D3
D2
D1
TP10
G
S3
S2
S1
1
1
1
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G
S3
S2
S1
D4
D3
D2
D1
TP14
Q2
BSC052N03LS
D4
D3
D2
D1
Q4
BSC0902NS
G
S3
S2
S1
VIN+
1
Figure 8. Evaluation Board Schematic
C5
1500
C19
R17
2
L1 0.3uH
10uF/25V
47uF/10V
C16
JP8
47uF/10V
C17
+
330uF
C12
VOUT+
VOUT+
+
330UF
C18
1
1
2
3
4
1
1
2
3
4
T6
T8
TURRET
T7
TURRET
T5
VOUT = 1.8V 25A
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Figure 9. Top Layer with Silkscreen
Figure 10. Second Layer (AGND Plane)
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Figure 11. Third Layer (VIN, VCCO, VOUT, and PGND)
Figure 12. Bottom Layer
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ORDERING INFORMATION
BILL OF MATERIALS
Table 3.
Qty
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
8
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
13
4
6
1
4
4
4
Reference Designator
C1
C4, C5
C6, C7
C8
C9
C10
C12, C18
C16, C17
C19
C20, C23
JP1, JP2, JP5
JP4
JP8
L1
Q1, Q2
Q3, Q4
R1, R3, R5, R8, R9,
R13,R20, R23
R6
R7
R10, R19, R26
R12, R17, R29
R14
R15
R18
R21
TP1, TP2, TP5, TP6, TP8,
TP9, TP10, TP11, TP12,
TP13, TP14, TP16, TP18
T1, T3, T5, T7
T2, T4, T6, T8, T9, T10
U1
Description
OS-CON 150 µF 20 V
Capacitor ceramic 10 µF 25 V 10% X7R 1210
Capacitor ceramic 0.1 µF 25 V 10% X7R 0603
Open
Capacitor ceramic 620 pF C0G/NP0 0603
Capacitor ceramic 75 pF C0G/NP0 0603
POSCAP 330 µF 2.5 V 7 mΩ
Capacitor ceramic 47 µF 10 V X5R 1210
Capacitor ceramic 1500 pF X7R 0603
Capacitor ceramic 1 µF 25 V X7R 0603
Jumper, Header 3, 0.100'
Jumper, Header 2, 0.100'
Solder bridge
Inductor 0.3 µH 0.5 mΩ, ISAT = 53 A, IRMS = 42 A
N MOSFET, 30 V, 5.2 mΩ
N MOSFET, 30 V, 2.6 mΩ
Open
Manufacturer
Sanyo
Murata
Murata
Part No.
20SEP150M
GRM32DR71E106KA12
GRM188R71E104KA01D
Murata
Murata
Sanyo
Murata
Murata
Murata
Samtec
Samtec
GRM1885C1H621JA01D
GRM1885C1H750JA01D
2R5TPE330M7
GRM32ER61A476KE20L
GRM188R71H152KA01D
GRM188R71E105KA12D
TSW-150-07-G-S
TSW-150-07-G-S
Coilcraft
Infineon
Infineon
SER1408-301ME
BSC052N03LS
BSC0902NS
Resistor 140 kΩ 1%
Resistor 1.15 kΩ 1%
Resistor 0 Ω
Resistor 2.0 Ω 1%
Resistor 20 Ω
Resistor 21.0 kΩ 1%
Resistor 4.99 kΩ 1%
Resistor 2.49 kΩ 1%
Test points, header 0.100"
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
Samtec
CRCW0603140KFKEA
CRCW06031K15FKEA
CRCW06030000Z0EA
CRCW0602R00FKEA
CRCW060320R0FKEA
CRCW060321K0FKEA
CRCW06034K99FKEA
CRCW06032K49FKEA
TSW-150-07-G-S
Terminal screw vertical PC MNT
TURRET170
Device under test, 16-lead LFCSP
Shunt
Standoff HEX .500/4 NYL
Screw NYL slot
Keystone Electronics Corp.
Keystone Electronics Corp.
Analog Devices
Samtec
Keystone Electronics Corp.
Richco
8191K-ND
1502-1
ADP1851ACPZ-R7
SNT-100-BK-G
1902C
NSS-4-6-01
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