Data sheet
AS1336
D u a l , L o w Vo l ta g e , M i c r o p o w e r D C - D C St e p - U p C o n v e r t e r s
1 General Description
2 Key Features
The AS1336 is a dual synchronous, fixed frequency,
very high-efficiency DC-DC boost converter capable of
supplying guaranteed 75mA at 3.3V on each output
from a 0.8V supply only. Compact size and minimum
external parts requirements make this device perfect for
modern portable devices.
High-speed switching frequency (1.2MHz) and internally
compensated PWM current mode design provide highlyreliable DC-DC conversion, especially when driving
white LEDs. MODE pins allow to enable automatic powersave mode for each regulator independently.
The AS1336 can supervise the battery voltage and generate a low battery error flag. A hysteresis ensures valid
operation especially during start-up and end of life.
The device contains two internal MOSFET switches:
one NMOS switch and one PMOS synchronous rectifier.
Anti-ringing control circuitry reduces EMI by damping
the inductor in discontinuous mode, and the device
exhibits extremely low current (< 2µA) in shutdown.
The AS1336A offers shutdown disconnect while in the
AS1336B the battery is connected directly to the output
during shutdown enabling the supply of real-time-clocks.
The AS1336 is available in a TQFN 3x3mm 16-pin package.
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96% Efficiency
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Operating Voltage from 0.8V to 3.6V
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Output Range: 1.8V to 3.6V
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Delivers 145mA @ 3.3V (from 1.5V)
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Low Start-Up Voltage: 0.8V
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High-Speed Fixed-Frequency: 1.2MHz
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Internal PMOS Synchronous Rectifier
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Automatic Powersave Operation
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Anti-Ringing Control Minimizes EMI
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Logic Controlled Shutdown (< 2µA)
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TQFN 3x3mm 16-pin Package
3 Applications
The AS1336 is ideal for low-power applications where
ultra-small size is critical as in medical diagnostic equipment, mice, pagers, digital cameras, remote wireless
transmitters, MP3 players, LCD bias supplies, cordless
phones, GPS receivers, and PC cards.
Figure 1. Typical Application Diagram – Single Cell to 1.8V & 3.3V Synchronous Boost Converter
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AA Battery
16
VIN
CIN
10µF
15
L1 / L2 LX1
10µH
13
LX2
8
R1
R2
On
Off
On
Off
LBI
4
VOUT1
3
560kΩ
FB1
5
180kΩ
MODE1
10
AS1336
LBO
6
EN1
7
MODE2
12
EN2
1
VOUT2
9
GND
FB2
2 GND
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COUT1
10µF
VOUT1
3.3V
145mA
14 PGND
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COUT2
10µF
VOUT2
1.8V
260mA
120kΩ
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4 Pin Assignments
LX2
PGND
LX1
VOUT1
Figure 2. Pin Assignments (Top View)
16 15 14 13
GND 1
GND 2
12 VOUT2
AS1336
FB1 3
11 VIN
10 LBO
6
MODE1
MODE2
7
8
LBI
5
EN2
PGND 17
EN1 4
9 FB2
Pin Descriptions
Table 1. Pin Descriptions
Pin Name
GND
Pin Number
1, 2
FB1
3
EN1
4
MODE1
5
MODE2
6
EN2
7
LBI
8
FB2
9
LBO
10
VIN
11
VOUT2
12
Description
Signal Ground. These pins are used as a ground reference.
Feedback Pin. Feedback input to the gm error amplifier. Connect a resistor
divider tap to this pin. The output voltage can be adjusted from 1.8V to 3.6V
by: VOUT = 0.8V[1 + (R1/R2)]
Enable Pin. Logic controlled shutdown input.
1 = Normal operation, 1.2MHz typical operating frequency.
0 = Shutdown; quiescent current = 50µA
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ILOAD = 5µA to 100mA
50
0.25
V
2
µA
%
mVpkpk
1. IQPWS is measured at VOUT. Multiply this value by VOUT/VIN to get the equivalent input (battery) current.
2. Guaranteed by design and verified in lab characterisation.
Note: All limits are guaranteed. The parameters with min and max values are guaranteed with production tests or
SQC (Statistical Quality Control) methods.
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7 Typical Operating Characteristics
VIN = 1.2V, VOUT = 3.0V, L1 = L2 = 10µH, COUT1 = COUT2 = 10µF, TAMB = +25ºC (unless otherwise specified);
Figure 4. Efficiency vs. Input Voltage, VOUT = 2.5V
100
100
90
90
80
80
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
Figure 3. Efficiency vs. Input Voltage, VOUT = 1.8V
70
60
50
70
60
50
Iout
Iout
Iout
Iout
40
= 0.1mA
= 1mA
= 10mA
= 100mA
Iout
Iout
Iout
Iout
40
30
30
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
0.3 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5
Input Voltage (V)
Input Voltage (V)
Figure 6. Efficiency vs. Input Voltage, VOUT = 3.3V
100
100
90
90
80
80
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
Figure 5. Efficiency vs. Input Voltage, VOUT = 3.0V
70
60
50
70
60
50
Iout
Iout
Iout
Iout
40
= 0.1mA
= 1mA
= 10mA
= 100mA
Iout
Iout
Iout
Iout
40
30
= 0.1mA
= 1mA
= 10mA
= 100mA
30
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5
1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5
Input Voltage (V)
1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0
Input Voltage (V)
Figure 7. Efficiency vs. Output Current, VOUT = 1.8V
Figure 8. Efficiency vs. Output Current, VOUT = 2.5V
100
100
90
90
80
80
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
= 0.1mA
= 1mA
= 10mA
= 100mA
70
60
50
70
60
Vin = 0.8V
50
Vin = 0.8V
Vin = 1.0V
Vin = 1.0V
40
Vin = 1.2V
40
Vin = 1.2V
Vin = 1.5V
Vin = 1.5V
Vin = 2.0V
30
30
0.1
1
10
100
1000
0.1
Output Current (mA)
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10
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1000
Output Current (mA)
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Figure 10. Efficiency vs. Output Current, VOUT = 3.3V
100
100
90
90
80
80
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
Figure 9. Efficiency vs. Output Current, VOUT = 3.0V
70
60
Vin = 0.8V
50
70
60
Vin = 0.8V
50
Vin = 1.2V
Vin = 1.0V
Vin = 1.5V
40
Vin = 1.5V
40
Vin = 2.0V
Vin = 2.0V
Vin = 2.5V
Vin = 2.5V
30
30
0.1
1
10
100
1000
0.1
1
Output Current (mA)
100
100
90
90
80
80
70
60
Aut omat ic Powersave
60
Aut omat ic Powersave
50
Fixed Frequency
40
aut omat ic Powersave,
Vout2 on
30
aut omat ic Powersave,
Vout2 on
30
0.1
1
10
100
1000
0.1
1
Output Current (mA)
90
90
80
80
70
60
Aut omat ic Powersave
Efficiency (%)
100
1000
70
60
Aut omat ic Powersave
50
Fixed Frequency
40
100
Figure 14. Efficiency vs. IOUT - Mode, VIN = 3.0V
100
50
10
Output Current (mA)
Figure 13. Efficiency vs. IOUT - Mode, VIN = 2.5V
Efficiency (%)
1000
70
Fixed Frequency
40
100
Figure 12. Efficiency vs. IOUT - Mode, VIN = 1.5V
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
Figure 11. Efficiency vs. IOUT - Mode, VIN = 0.8V
50
10
Output Current (mA)
Fixed Frequency
aut omat ic Powersave,
Vout2 on
30
40
aut omat ic Powersave,
Vout2 on
30
0.1
1
10
100
1000
0.1
Output Current (mA)
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10
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1000
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Figure 16. IOUT max vs. VIN, VOUT = 3.3V
400
800
350
700
Output Current (mA)
Output Current (mA)
Figure 15. IOUT max vs. VIN, VOUT = 1.8V
300
250
200
150
100
50
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
0
0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8
0.9
1.3
Input Voltage (V)
2.1
2.5
2.9
3.3
Input Voltage (V)
Figure 17. Startup Voltage vs. Output Current
Figure 18. VOUT vs. VIN, IOUT = 10mA
2
3.5
3.25
Output Voltage (V)
1.75
Input Voltage (V)
1.7
1.5
1.25
1
3
2.75
2.5
2.25
Vout = 1.8V
2
Vout = 2.5V
0.75
1.75
Vout = 1.8V
Vout = 3.0V
Vout = 3.3V
Vout = 3.0V
0.5
1.5
0
20
40
60
80
100
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.3
Output Current (mA)
Input Voltage (V)
Figure 19. Input Current vs. Input Voltage
Figure 20. Powersave Threshold vs. Input Voltage
10
160
Vout 1 = 3.3V, Vout2 = of f
Vout = 3.0V
Output Current (mA)
Input Current (mA)
Vout = 1.8V
140
Vout 1 = Vout2 = 3.3V
1
0.1
120
100
80
60
40
20
0.01
0
0.8
1.3
1.8
2.3
2.8
3.3
0.8
Input Voltage (V)
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1.8
2.3
2.8
3.3
Input Voltage (V)
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10ms/Div
VLX
1V/Div
Figure 24. Coil Voltage, IOUT = 100mA
1V/Div
Figure 23. Coil Voltage, IOUT = 1mA
VLX
1V/Div
EN
VOUT
200µs/Div
1V/Div
1V/Div
Figure 22. Shutdown Voltage, IOUT = 1mA
1V/Div
VOUT
EN
Figure 21. Startup Voltage, IOUT = 1mA
100ns/Div
200ns/Div
VVOUT
OUT
20mV/Div
1V/Div
IOUT
50mV/Div
Figure 25. Load Transient
100ns/Div
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8 Detailed Description
The AS1336 is a dual synchronous boost converter and can operate from a single-cell input voltage (VIN) below 0.8V,
and features fixed frequency (1.2MHz) and current mode PWM control for exceptional line- and load-regulation. With
low RDS(ON) and gate charge internal NMOS and PMOS switches, the device maintains high-efficiency from light to
heavy loads.
Figure 26. AS1336 - Block Diagram
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LX1
Start Up1
OSC2
A
B
PWM
Control
Sync Drive
Control
SLP1
4
EN1
Σ
Slope
Compensator
+
PWM –
Comp
–
0.25Ω
2.3V
12
VOUT1
0.35Ω
Current
Sense
3
–
gm Error
Amp
REF1
+
Loop Filter
Shutdown
Control
Powersave
–
VOUT
Good
+
A/B
MUX
FB1
5
MODE1
Powersave
Operation
Control
1
Converter 1
GND
13
LX2
Start Up2
OSC2
A
B
PWM
Control
Sync Drive
Control
SLP2
7
EN2
Loop Filter
Shutdown
Control
Powersave
0.25Ω
2.3V
12
VOUT2
0.35Ω
Current
Sense
–
gm Error
Amp
REF2
+
9
FB2
6
MODE2
Powersave
Operation
Control
8
SLP1
LBI
1.2MHz Ramp
Generator
11
Σ
Slope
Compensator
+
PWM –
Comp
–
–
VOUT
Good
+
A/B
MUX
SLP2
OSC1
OSC2
VIN
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Converter 2
Start Up
OSC
1.23V
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Start Up1
10
Start Up2
LBO
REF1
REF2
14
shared
PGND
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Modern portable devices frequently spend extended time in low-power or standby modes, switching to high powerdrain only when certain functions are enabled. The AS1336 is ideal for portable devices since it maintain high-power
conversion efficiency over a wide output power range, thus increasing battery life in these types of devices.
In addition to high-efficiency at moderate and heavy loads, the AS1336 includes an automatic powersave mode that
improves efficiency of the power converter at light loads. The powersave mode is initiated if the output load current
falls below a factory programmed threshold.
Low-Voltage Start-Up
The AS1336 requires VIN of only 0.8V or higher to start up.
With a VOUT > 1.6V, the start-up circuitry is disabled and normal fixed-frequency PWM operation is initiated. In this
mode, the AS1336 operates independent of VIN, allowing extended operating time as the battery can drop to several
tenths of a volt without affecting output regulation. The limiting factor for the application is the ability of the battery to
supply sufficient energy to the output.
Low-Noise Fixed-Frequency Operation
Oscillator
The AS1336 switching frequency is internally fixed at 1.2MHz allowing the use of very small external components.
Error Amplifier
The integrated error amplifier is an internally compensated trans-conductance (gm) type (current output). The internal
0.8V reference voltage is compared to the voltage at pin FB to generate an error signal at the output of the error amplifier. For the adjustable output voltage version, a voltage divider from VOUT to GND programs the output voltage from
1.8 to 3.6V via pin FB as:
VOUT = 0.8V(1 + (R1/R2))
(EQ 1)
Current Sensing
A signal representing the internal NMOS-switch current is summed with the slope compensator. The summed signal is
compared to the error amplifier output to provide a peak current control command for the PWM. Peak switch current is
limited to approximately 500mA independent of VIN or VOUT.
Zero Current Comparator
The zero current comparator monitors the inductor current to the output and shuts off the PMOS synchronous rectifier
once this current drops to 20mA (approx.). This prevents the inductor current from reversing polarity and results in
improved converter efficiency at light loads.
Anti-Ringing Control
Anti-ringing control circuitry prevents high-frequency ringing on pin SW as the inductor current approaches zero. This
is accomplished by damping the resonant circuit formed by the inductor and the capacitance on pin SW (CSW).
Powersave Operation
Powersave operation is enabled for one boost converter if the correspondent MODE pin is set to GND. This setting
applies to both boost converters integrated on the chip. Each boost converter will then switch into powersave mode
independently on the other if a low output current is below the powersave operation current threshold.
In light load conditions, the integrated powersave feature removes power from all circuitry not required to monitor
VOUT. When VOUT has dropped approximately 1% from nominal, the AS1336 powers up and begins normal PWM
operation.
COUT (see Figure 26 on page 10) recharges, causing the AS1336 to re-enter powersave mode as long as the output
load remains below the powersave threshold. The frequency of this intermittent PWM is proportional to load current;
i.e., as the load current drops further below the powersave threshold, the AS1336 turns on less frequently. When the
load current increases above the powersave threshold, the AS1336 will resume continuous, seamless PWM operation.
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Notes:
1. An optional capacitor (CFF) between pins VOUT and FB in some applications can reduce VOUTp-p ripple and input
quiescent current during powersave mode. Typical values for CFF range from 15 to 220pF.
2. In powersave mode the AS1336 draws only 14µA (one chanel on) from the output capacitor(s), greatly improving
converter efficiency.
Shutdown
Both boost converters can be enabled independently from the other. EN1 will enable boost converter 1 and EN2
enables boost converter 2.
When pin EN1 or EN2 is low the AS1336 the corresponding boost converter is switched off and