LTC7106
A 7-Bit Current DAC with
PMBus Interface
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
±0.8% IDAC Positive Output Current Accuracy
(Over Temp)
nn ±1.5% I
DAC Negative Output Current Accuracy
(Over Temp)
nn PMBus/I2C Compliant Serial Interface
nn Input Voltage Range: 2.5V to 5.5V
nn High Impedance at IDAC Output When Disabled
nn Wide IDAC Operation Voltage (0.4V to 2.0V)
nn 7-Bit Programmable DAC Output Current for DC/DC
VOUT Control
nn Wide Range IDAC Output Current: ±16μA to ±256μA
nn Programmable Slew Rate: 500ns ~ 3ms per Bit
nn Available in a 10-Lead (3mm × 2mm) DFN Package
The LTC®7106 is a precision, PMBus controlled, bidirectional current digital-to-analog converter that adjusts
the output voltage of any conventional VFB referenced
regulator. The LTC7106 can work with the vast majority
of power management controllers or regulators to enable
digital control of the output voltage. Internal power-on
reset circuitry keeps the DAC output current at zero
(high impedance IDAC) until a valid write takes place.
Features include a range bit for easy interfacing to almost
any impedance resistor divider, and an open-drain GPO
output for controlling the Run or Enable pin of the DC/
DC regulator. For most applications, the current DAC error
is significantly attenuated with proper design. See more
detail about VOUT accuracy in the Applications Information
section of this data sheet. The LTC7106 is supported by
the ADI LTpowerPlay® development tool with graphical
user interface (GUI).
nn
APPLICATIONS
General Purpose Power Systems
Telecom Systems
nn Industrial Applications
nn
All registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
nn
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Margin High and Margin Low
L1
VIN
SW
VIN
RFB1
DC/DC
VFB
CIRCUIT OF FIGURE 11
VOUT
VREF
C2
330µF
(0.4V to 2V)
VOUT
5V/DIV
IDAC = –40μA
IDAC = 0μA
RFB2
RUN
VOUT = 24V
IDAC = 40μA
VDD
2.5V
TO 5.5V
R4
10k
SDA
PMBus INTERFACE
EN
2V/DIV
0μA TO 63μA
C1
1µF
SCL
ALERT
10k
R3
10k
R2
10k
R1
VDD
EN
GPO
100ms/DIV
7106 TA01b
–64μA TO 0μA
SDA
SCL
LTC7106
ALERT
IDAC
GND
ASEL0
ASEL1
7106 TA01a
VDD
Rev A
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LTC7106
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Note 1)
PIN CONFIGURATION
All Pins Except GND................................... –0.3V to 6.0V
Operating Junction Temperature Range.... –40°C to 125°C
Storage Temperature Range................... –65°C to 150°C
TOP VIEW
SDA 1
10 ASEL1
SCL 2
9
ASEL0
VDD 3
8
GPO
ALERT 4
7
EN
GND 5
6
IDAC
DDB PACKAGE
10-LEAD (3mm × 2mm) PLASTIC DFN
θJA = 55°C/W, θJC = 16.8°C/W
ORDER INFORMATION
http://www.linear.com/product/LTC7106#orderinfo
LEAD FREE FINISH
TAPE AND REEL
PART MARKING*
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
TEMPERATURE RANGE
LTC7106EDDB#PBF
LTC7106EDDB#TRPBF
LHCG
10-Lead (3mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN
–40°C to 125°C
LTC7106IDDB#PBF
LTC7106IDDB#TRPBF
LHCG
10-Lead (3mm × 2mm) Plastic DFN
–40°C to 125°C
Consult ADI Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/. Some packages are available in 500 unit reels through
designated sales channels with #TRMPBF suffix.
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LTC7106
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the specified operating
junction temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C (Note 2), VDD = 3.3V, unless otherwise specified.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
VDD
Power Supply
IQ
Supply Quiescent Current
EN High
ISHUTDOWN
Supply Quiescent Current
EN = 0V
800
μA
VUVLO_R
Undervoltage Rising Threshold
VDD Rising
2.35
V
VUVLO_F
Undervoltage Falling Threshold
VDD Falling
2.15
V
VEN_R
Enable Rising Threshold
VEN Rising
VEN_F
Enable Falling Threshold
VEN Falling
Accuracy
Full Scale Positive
0.4 ≤ VIDAC ≤ 2V (Note 3)
2.5
TYP
MAX
UNITS
5.5
V
700
1400
μA
1.35
0.8
V
V
IDAC_OUT
IDAC
Full Scale Negative
0.4 ≤ VIDAC ≤ 2V (Note 3)
LSB
0.4 ≤ VIDAC ≤ 2V
Range = Normal
l
62.5
63
63.5
μA
Range = Low
l
15.5
15.75
16.0
μA
Range = High
l
Range = Normal
(0°C to 85°C)
246.7
252.00
255.3
μA
–64.64
–64
–63.36
μA
Range = Normal
l
–64.96
–64
–63.04
μA
Range = Low
l
–16.36
–16
–15.64
μA
Range = High
l
–262.50
–256
–249.50
Range = Normal
Range = Low
Range = High
INL
0.4 ≤ VIDAC ≤ 2V
DNL
IHZ
0.4 ≤ VIDAC ≤ 2V
High-Z Current
0.4 ≤ VIDAC ≤ 2V
μA
0.25
μA
4
Range = Normal
μA
1
μA
–1
1
LSB
Range = Low
–1.5
1.5
LSB
Range = High
–1.6
1.6
LSB
Range = Normal
–0.3
0.3
LSB
Range = Low
–0.5
0.5
LSB
Range = High
–0.8
0.8
LSB
20
nA
1.4
V
10
pF
0.4
V
VEN = 0
l
Digital Input: SDA, SCL
VIH
VIL
CPIN
0.8
Input Capacitance
V
Open-Drain Outputs: ALERTB, GPO, SDA
VOL
Output Low Voltage
ISINK = 3mA
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LTC7106
PMBus
INTERFACE TIMING CHARACTERISTICS l denotes the specifications which
The
apply over the specified operating junction temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C (Note 2), VDD = 3.3V, unless
otherwise specified.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
fSCL
Serial Bus Operating Frequency
10
tBUF
Bus Free Time Between Stop and Start Condition
1.3
400
kHz
µs
tHD_SDA
Hold Time After (Repeated) Start Condition
0.6
µs
tSU_SDA
Repeated Start Condition Setup Time
0.6
µs
tSU_STO
Stop Condition Setup Time
0.6
µs
tHD_DAT(OUT)
Data Hold Time
300
tHD_DAT(IN)
Input Data Hold Time
tSU_DAT
900
ns
0
ns
Data Setup Time
100
ns
tLOW
Clock Low Period
1.3
tHIGH
Clock High Period
0.6
tTIMEOUT_SMB
Stuck PMBus Timer
3
900
IDAC LEAKAGE (nA)
IQ (μA)
850
800
750
700
650
600
PIDAC Full
Full-Scale
vs Temperature
PIDAC
Scale VS.
Temperature
63.500
VEN = 0, OR VID[6:0] = 0
63.400
63.200
63.100
1
63.000
62.900
62.800
0
62.700
550
62.600
–10
30
70
TEMP (°C)
110
150
7106 G01
4
VID[6:0] = 0111111
63.300
2
IDAC
IRANGE = NOMINAL
ms
TA = 25°C, VDD = 3.3V, VIDAC = 1.0V,
Range = Normal unless otherwise noted.
IDAC Leakage Current vs
Temperature
IDAC Leakage Current vs. Temp
Quiescent Current vs Temperature
500
–50
µs
is derated for junction temperatures greater than 125°C. Note that the
maximum ambient temperature consistent with these specifications is
determined by specific operating conditions in conjunction with board
layout, the rated package thermal impedance and other environmental
factors. TJ is calculated from the ambient temperature TA and power
dissipation PD according to the following formula:
TJ = TA + (PD • 55°C/W).
Note 3: IDAC is a bidirectional current DAC, controlled by 2’s complementary
logic. Under the setting of Range = Normal, IDAC = 63µA for Code = 0111111
provides the maximum source current and IDAC = –64µA for Code = 1000000
provides the maximum sink current. Max sink current generates the Highest
VOUT, while Max source current generates the lowest VOUT. See the Operation
section for more details.
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
950
µs
30
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device
reliability and lifetime.
Note 2: The LTC7106 is tested under pulsed load conditions such that
TJ ≈ TA. The LTC7106E is guaranteed to meet performance specifications
from 0°C to 85°C. Specifications over the –40°C to 125°C operating
junction temperature range are assured by design, characterization and
correlation with statistical process controls. The LTC7106I is guaranteed
over the –40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature range. High
junction temperatures degrade operating lifetimes; operating lifetime
1000
10000
–1
–50
–5
40
85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
130
7106 G02
62.500
–50
–10
30
70
TEMPERATURE (°C)
110
150
7106 G03
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LTC7106
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
NIDAC vs Temperature
Differential Nonlinearity
Integral Nonlinearity
Integral Non–Linearity
0.15
0.06
0.12
–63.70
0.02
0.09
–63.80
–0.02
0.06
–63.90
–0.06
0.03
VID[6:0] = 1000000
DNL (LSB)
–63.60
–64.00
–64.10
INL (LSB)
0.10
–63.50
IDAC (µA)
TA = 25°C, VDD = 3.3V, Range = Normal unless
otherwise noted.
–0.10
–0.14
0
–0.03
–64.20
–0.18
–0.06
–64.30
–0.22
–0.09
–64.40
–0.26
–0.12
–64.50
–50
–0.30
0
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
150
1
7
0
10
20
7106 G05
7106 G04
Buck Start-Up with IDAC
LTC7106 + LTM4636
VOUT = 1V
–0.15
13 20 26 32 38 44 51 57 63
CODE
30
40
CODE
50
60
70
7106 G06
Margin High and Margin Low
LTC7106 + LTM4636
VOUT = 1V
IDAC = –60µA
IDAC = –60μA
IDAC = 60µA
VOUT
0.3V/DIV
VOUT
200mV/DIV
IDAC = 0μA
IDAC = 0µA
GPO
5V/DIV
7106 G07
10mV/DIV
EN
2V/DIV
100ms/DIV
Boost Start-Up with IDAC
LTC7106 + LTC3784
VOUT = 24V
VIN = 12V
IDAC = 60μA
7106 G08
Margin High and Margin Low
IDAC = –40μA
LTC7106 + LTC3784
IDAC = 0μA
IDAC = 40μA
VOUT
10V/DIV
VOUT
5V/DIV
IDAC = 0μA
VOUT = 24V
IDAC = –40μA
IDAC = 0μA
IDAC = 40μA
GPO
5V/DIV
2ms/DIV
7106 G09
EN
2V/DIV
100ms/DIV
7106 G10
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LTC7106
PIN FUNCTIONS
VDD (Pin 3): Input Supply. Bypass this pin to GND with a
capacitor (0.1µF to 1µF).
GPO (Pin 8): Open-Drain Digital Output. A pull-up resistor
to VDD is required.
IDAC (Pin 6): Bidirectional Current DAC Output.
ALERT (Pin 4): Open-Drain Digital Output. A pull-up
resistor to VDD is required.
EN (Pin 7): Chip Enable Pin. Current DAC output is in
Hi-Z state when EN is Grounded. Do not leave EN floating.
SDA (Pin 1): Serial Bus Data Input and Open-Drain Output.
A pull-up resistor to VDD is required in the application.
SCL (Pin 2): Serial Bus Clock Input.
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ASEL1/ASEL0 (Pins 10, 9): Serial Bus Address Select
Inputs. Each pin has three states (VDD, FLOATING and
GND); these two pins provide 9 addresses.
GND (Pin 5): Ground.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
EN
VDD
RANGE
SDA
SLEW RATE
VID[6:0]
PMBus
INTERFACE
SCL
IDAC
7-BIT
IDAC
ALERT
VREF
+
–
ASEL0
ASEL1
ADDRESS
ADC
R1
GPO
GND
7106 BD
Rev A
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LTC7106
OPERATION
The LTC7106 is a PMBus controlled 7-bit D/A converter
current source. Through its PMBus interface, the LTC7106
receives a 7-bit DAC code and converts this value to a
bidirectional analog output current through the pin IDAC.
By connecting IDAC to the feedback node of a voltage
regulator, IDAC can change the output voltage of the regulator with the equation:
VOUT = VREF • (1 + RFB1/RFB2) – IDAC • RFB1
where VREF is the reference voltage of the voltage regulator. RFB1 and RFB2 are the resistor divider for the voltage
regulator. IDAC is the programmed bidirectional current
shown in Table 2.
A typical application diagram is shown on the front page.
Therefore, the traditional pure analog designed oriented
PWM controller can be controlled by a PMBus interface.
This illustrates the flexibility of the LTC7106 providing a
PMBus interface to conventional analog DC/DC converters.
CHIP ENABLE (EN PIN)
The LTC7106 is activated by the EN pin. It turns on/off the
device with threshold of 1.2V. When EN is low ( 5.5V, THEN OPERATE AS SHOWN
22µF
16V
×5
100µF
25V
PVCC
INTVCC
PVCC
VIN
115k
INTVCC
22pF
PVCC
RUNC
0.1µF
HIZREG
LTM4636
470µF
×3
FREQ
34.8k
VOUTS1-
TRACK/SS
4.7µF
100µF
6.3V
x4
VOUTS1+
RUNP
INTVCC
VOUT
1.2V, 40A
VOUT
MODE/PLLIN
VFB
SNSP1
SNSP2
4.99k
COMPA
COMPB
PINS NOT USED IN THIS CIRCUIT:
CLKOUT,GMON, PGOOD,PHMODE,PWM,
SW,TEST1,TEST2,TEST3,TEST4,TMON
TEMP+ TEMP– SGND
PGND
OPTIONAL TEMP MONITOR
VDD
160μA
TO MARGIN HIGH
VOUT FROM
1.2V TO 2V
2.5V TO 5.5V
1µF
10k
10k
10k
10k
VDD
SDA
SCL
PMBus INTERFACE
ALERT
GPO
EN
SDA
SCL
ALERT
GPO
GND
LTC7106
ASEL0
IDAC
ASEL1
7106 F10
Figure 10. Using the LTC7106 to Margin High μModule LTM4636 Providing 1.2V to 2.0V at 40A
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Case Three
design criteria in Case One, we can choose RTOP = 200kΩ
and RBOT = 8.97kΩ for the best accuracy. Then IDAC =
(28V – 18V)/200kΩ = +50µA. Choose MFR_CONTROL
[6:5] = 00 (Range Nominal) to set IDAC LSB = 1µA. By
looking in Table 2, choose DAC[6:0] = 0001110 to set the
IDAC = +50μA, which will margin VOUT from 28V to 18V.
The LTC7106 can also work with boost converters. In
this case, the LTC3784, a synchronous boost controller,
provides a 2-phase 28V/10A output and requires to control
VOUT from 28V to 18V (see Figure 11). The VFB is 1.2V
and the voltage dividers are external. Based on the same
4mΩ
3.3μH
47µF
SENSE1+
SENSE1–
VBATT
BG1
VBIAS
BOOST1
12V
DOWN TO 2.3V AFTER
START-UP IF VBIAS IS
POWERED FROM VOUT
0.1µF
VOUT
28V AT 10A
SW1
LTC3784
TG1
4mΩ
INTVCC
3.3μH
220µF
4.7µF
SENSE2+
100k
SENSE2–
BG2
PGOOD
INTVCC
FREQ
BOOST2
OVMODE
MODE/PLLIN
ITH
VDD
100pF
SS
SGND
PGND
8.97k
0.1µF
2.5V TO 5.5V
1µF
10k
10k
10k
+50µA
TO MARGIN LOW VOUT
FROM 28V TO 18V
10k
VDD
SDA
PMBus INTERFACE
200k
VFB
15nF
8.66k
0.1µF
SW2
TG2
SCL
ALERT
GPO
EN
SDA
SCL
ALERT
GPO
GND
LTC7106
ASEL0
IDAC
ASEL1
7106 F11
Figure 11. Using the LTC7106 with a Boost Controller to Vary VOUT from 28V to 18V
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LTC7106
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/product/LTC7106#packaging for the most recent package drawings.
DDB Package
10-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 2mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1722 Rev Ø)
0.64 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
0.70 ±0.05
2.55 ±0.05
1.15 ±0.05
PACKAGE
OUTLINE
0.25 ±0.05
0.50 BSC
2.39 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
3.00 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
R = 0.05
TYP
R = 0.115
TYP
6
0.40 ±0.10
10
2.00 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
PIN 1 BAR
TOP MARK
(SEE NOTE 6)
0.200 REF
0.75 ±0.05
0 – 0.05
0.64 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
5
0.25 ±0.05
PIN 1
R = 0.20 OR
0.25 × 45°
CHAMFER
1
(DDB10) DFN 0905 REV Ø
0.50 BSC
2.39 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
NOTE:
1. DRAWING CONFORMS TO VERSION (WECD-1) IN JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE
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REVISION HISTORY
REV
DATE
DESCRIPTION
A
04/18
Clarified MFG_RAIL_ADDRESS and MFG_SPECIAL_ID paragraphs
Changed from “Status Word” to “Status Byte”
PAGE NUMBER
15
16
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LTC7106
TYPICAL APPLICATION
1µH
VIN
3.4V TO 22V
(42V TRANSIENT)
VIN
4.7µF
EN/UV
BIAS
LT8640S
RT
VDD
EXTERNAL
SOURCE >3.1V
1µF OR GND
10pF
6.04k
100µF
1210
X5R/X7R
FB
17.8k
6.98k
GND
fSW = 2MHz
L: XEL6030
2.5V TO 5.5V
VOUT
1.8V
6A
SW
0µA TO 50µA
1µF
10k
10k
10k
10k
VDD
SDA
SCL
PMBus INTERFACE
ALERT
GPO
EN
SDA
SCL
LTC7106
ALERT
GPO
GND
ASEL0
IDAC
ASEL1
7106 F12
Figure 12. Margining a LT8640S from 1.8V to 1.5V at 6A
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