AOZ2152EQI-29
28V/5A Synchronous EZBuckTM Regulator
General Description
Features
The AOZ2152EQI-29 is a high-efficiency, easy-to-use
DC/DC synchronous buck regulator that operates up to
28V. The device is capable of supplying 5A of continuous
output current with an output voltage adjustable down to
0.8V ±1%.
Wide input voltage range
– 6.5V to 28V
5A continuous output current
Output voltage adjustable down to 0.8V (±1.0%)
Low RDS(ON) internal NFETs
The AOZ2152EQI-29 integrates an internal linear
regulator to generate 5.3V VCC from input. If input
voltage is lower than 5.3V, the linear regulator operates
at low drop output mode, which allows the VCC voltage is
equal to input voltage minus the drop-output voltage of
the internal linear regulator.
– 28m high-side
– 18m low-side
Constant On-Time with input feed-forward
Ceramic capacitor stable
Adjustable soft start
A proprietary constant on-time PWM control with input
feed-forward results in ultra-fast transient response while
maintaining relatively constant switching frequency over
the entire input voltage range.
Integrated bootstrap diode
The device features multiple protection functions such as
VCC under-voltage lockout, cycle-by-cycle current limit,
output over-voltage protection, short-circuit protection,
and thermal shutdown.
Thermally enhanced 3mm x 3mm QFN-18L package
Cycle-by-cycle current limit
Short-circuit protection
Thermal shutdown
Applications
Compact desktop PCs
The AOZ2152EQI-29 is available in a 3mm×3mm QFN18L package and is rated over a -40°C to +85°C ambient
temperature range.
Graphics cards
Set-top boxes
LCD TVs
Cable modems
Point-of-load DC/DC converters
Telecom/Networking/Datacom equipment
Typical Application
RTON
CTON
100pF
5.3V
C4
4.7µF
TON
BST
VCC
C2
22µF
C5
0.1µF
AOZ2152EQI-29
LX
Off On
INPUT
6.5V to 28V
IN
EN
L1
2.2µH
R2
FB
R1
CSS
SS
Output
5V, 5A
C3
88µF
AGND
PGND
Analog Ground
Power Ground
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Option Table
PFM / Force PWM for Light Load Operation
Part Number
PFM
AOZ2152EQI-28
V
Force PWM
AOZ2152EQI-29
V
Recommended Start-up Sequence
VIN
EN
50µs
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Ordering Information
Part Number
Ambient Temperature Range
Package
Environmental
AOZ2152EQI-29
-40°C to +85°C
18-Pin 3mm x 3mm QFN
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Pin Configuration
SS
VCC
BST
TON
18
17
16
15
EN
1
14
LX
FB
2
13
LX
AGND
3
12
PGND
IN
4
11
PGND
IN
5
10
PGND
6
7
8
9
IN
IN
LX
LX
IN
IN
18-Pin 3mm x 3mm QFN
(Top View)
Pin Description
Pin Number
Pin Name
Pin Function
1
EN
Enable Input. The AOZ2152EQI-29 is enabled when EN is pulled high. The device shuts
down when EN is pulled low.
2
FB
Feedback Input. Adjust the output voltage with a resistive voltage-divider between the
regulator’s output and AGND.
3
AGND
Analog Ground.
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
IN
Supply Input. IN is the regulator input. All IN pins must be connected together.
9, 13, 14
LX
Switching Node.
10, 11, 12
PGND
Power Ground.
15
TON
On-Time Setting Input. Connect a resistor between VIN and TON to set the on time.
16
BST
Bootstrap Capacitor Connection. The AOZ2152EQI-29 includes an internal bootstrap
diode. Connect an external capacitor between BST and LX as shown in the Typical
Application diagram.
17
VCC
Supply Input for analog functions. Bypass VCC to AGND with a 4.7µF~10µF ceramic
capacitor. Place the capacitor close to VCC pin.
18
SS
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Soft-Start Time Setting Pin. Connect a capacitor between SS and AGND to set the
soft-start time.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Maximum Operating Ratings
Exceeding the Absolute Maximum Ratings may damage the
device.
The device is not guaranteed to operate beyond the
Maximum Operating ratings.
Parameter
Rating
IN, TON to AGND
Parameter
-0.3V to 30V
Supply Voltage (VIN)
LX to AGND
-0.3V to 30V
Output Voltage Range
BST to AGND
-0.3V to 36V
Ambient Temperature (TA)
(1)
SS, FB, EN, VCC to AGND
-0.3V to +0.3V
Junction Temperature (TJ)
+150°C
Storage Temperature (TS)
-65°C to +150°C
ESD Rating(2)
6.5V to 28V
0.8V to 0.85*VIN
-40°C to +85°C
Package Thermal Resistance
JA)
JC)
-0.3V to 6V
PGND to AGND
Rating
40°C/W
6°C/W
2kV
Notes:
1. LX to PGND
Transient (t 2V
2
mA
IOFF
Shutdown Supply Current
VEN = 0V
15
A
VFB
Feedback Voltage
TA = 25°C
TA = 0°C to 85°C
IFB
3.2
0.792
0.788
4.0
3.7
0.800
0.800
0.808
0.812
V
Load Regulation
0.5
%
Line Regulation
1
%
FB Input Bias Current
200
nA
Enable
Off threshold
On threshold
0.5
VEN
EN Input Threshold
VEN_HYS
EN Input Hysteresis
300
mV
TON_MIN
Minimum On Time
60
ns
TON_MAX
Maximum On Time
2.6
s
TOFF_MIN
Minimum Off Time
300
ns
1.6
V
Modulator
Soft-Start
ISS_OUT
SS Source Current
VSS = 0
CSS = 0.001F to 0.1F
7
11
15
A
Under Voltage and Over Voltage Protection
VPL
Under Voltage Threshold
TPL
Under Voltage Delay Time
VPH
Over Voltage Threshold
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FB rising
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70
%
32
s
120
%
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Electrical Characteristics
TA = 25°C, VIN=12V, EN = 5V, unless otherwise specified. Specifications in BOLD indicate a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max
Units
Power Stage Output
RDS(ON)
RDS(ON)
High-Side NFET On-Resistance
VIN = 12V
High-Side NFET Leakage
VEN = 0V, VLX = 0V
Low-Side NFET On-Resistance
VLX = 12V
Low-Side NFET Leakage
VEN = 0V
28
m
10
18
A
m
10
A
Over-current and Thermal Protection
ILIM
Current Limit
Thermal Shutdown Threshold
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TJ rising
TJ falling
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A
150
100
°C
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Functional Block Diagram
BST
IN
LDO
VCC
UVLO
EN
TOFF_MIN
Q
REFERENCE
& BIAS
0.8V
SS
ISENSE
(AC)
FB
ERROR COMP
+
+
TIMER
S
R
FB
DECODE
Q
LX
ILIM COMP
ILIM
ISENSE
Current
information
processing
OTP
ISENSE
ISENSE
(AC)
VCC
TON
Q
TON
TIMER
TON
GENERATOR
EN
PGND
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AGND
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Circuit of Typical Application. TA = 25°C, VIN = 19V, VOUT = 5V, Force PWM, unless otherwise specified.
Load Transient 0A to 5A
Normal Operation
VLX
(20V/div)
ILX
(5A/div)
ILX
(5A/div)
VO Ripple
(200mV/div)
VO Ripple
(50mV/div)
10µs/div
500µs/div
Full Load Start-up
Short Circuit Protection
VLX
(20V/div)
VLX
(20V/div)
EN
(5V/div)
ILX
(5A/div)
ILX
(5A/div)
VO
(5V/div)
VO
(2V/div)
20µs/div
1ms/div
Efficiency vs. Load Current
100
90
VOUT = 5V
80
Efficiency (%)
70
60
50
40
Vin = 6.5V
30
Vin = 12V
20
Vin = 19V
10
0
Vin = 24V
0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
Output Current (A)
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Detailed Description
The AOZ2152EQI-29 is a high-efficiency, easy-to-use,
synchronous buck regulator optimized for notebook
computers. The regulator is capable of supplying 5A of
continuous output current with an output voltage
adjustable down to 0.8V.
The input voltage of AOZ2152EQI-29 can be as low as
6.5V. The highest input voltage of AOZ2152EQI-29 can
be 28V. Constant on-time PWM with input feed-forward
control scheme results in ultra-fast transient response
while maintaining relatively constant switching frequency
over the entire input range. True AC current mode control
scheme guarantees the regulator can be stable with
ceramics output capacitor. Protection features include
VCC under-voltage lockout, cycle-by-cycle current limit,
output over voltage and under voltage protection, shortcircuit protection, and thermal shutdown.
The AOZ2152EQI-29 is available in 18-pin 3mm×3mm
QFN package.
Input Power Architecture
The AOZ2152EQI-29 integrates an internal linear
regulator to generate 5.3V (±5%) VCC from input. If input
voltage is lower than 5.3V, the linear regulator operates
at low drop-output mode; the VCC voltage is equal to
input voltage minus the drop-output voltage of internal
linear regulator.
Enable and Soft Start
The AOZ2152EQI-29 has external soft start feature to
limit in-rush current and ensure the output voltage ramps
up smoothly to regulate voltage. A soft start process
begins when VCC rises to 4.5V and voltage on EN pin is
HIGH. An internal current source charges the external
soft-start capacitor; the FB voltage follows the voltage of
soft-start pin (VSS) when it is lower than 0.8V. When VSS
is higher than 0.8V, the FB voltage is regulated by
internal precise band-gap voltage (0.8V). The soft-start
time for FB voltage can be calculated by the following
formula:
TSS(s) = 80 x CSS(nF)
If CSS is 1nF, the soft-start time will be 80µ seconds; if
CSS is 10nF, the soft-start time will be 800µ seconds.
VOUT
VSS
VSS = 3.3V
VSS = 0.8V
Figure 1. Soft Start Sequence of AOZ2152EQI-29
Constant-On-Time PWM Control with Input
Feed-Forward
The control algorithm of AOZ2152EQI-29 is constant-ontime PWM control with input feed-forward. The simplified
control schematic is shown in Figure 2. The high-side
switch on-time is determined solely by a one-shot whose
pulse width is inversely proportional to input voltage (IN).
The one-shot is triggered when the internal 0.8V is higher
than the combined information of FB voltage and the AC
current information of inductor, which is processed and
obtained through the sensed low-side MOSFET current
once it turns-on. The added AC current information can
help the stability of constant-on time control even with
pure ceramic output capacitors, which have very low
ESR. The AC current information has no DC offset, which
does not cause offset with output load change, which is
fundamentally different from other V2 constant-on time
control schemes.
IN
–
PWM
Programmable
One-Shot
FB Voltage/AC
Current Information
Comp
+
0.8V
Figure 2. Simplified Control Schematic of AOZ2152EQI-29
The constant-on-time PWM control architecture is a
pseudo-fixed frequency with input voltage feed-forward.
The internal circuit of AOZ2152EQI-29 sets the on-time
of high-side switch inversely proportional to the IN.
Ton
Rton ()
Vin (V )
(1)
To achieve the flux balance of inductor, the buck
converter has the equation:
Fsw
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Vout
Vin * Ton
(2)
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Once the product of Vin*Ton is constant, the switching
frequency keeps constant and is independent of input
voltage.
An external resistor between the IN and TON pins sets
the switching on-time according to the following curves:
TON (nS)
TON vs. RTON @ VIN=6.5V ~ 16V
an effective current-sense resistor. Ceramic capacitors
usually can not be used as output capacitor.
The AOZ2152EQI-29 senses the low-side MOSFET
current and processes it into DC current and AC current
information using AOS proprietary technique. The AC
current information is decoded and added on the FB pin
on phase. With AC current information, the stability of
constant-on-time control is significantly improved even
without the help of output capacitor’s ESR; and thus the
pure ceramic capacitor solution can be applicant. The
pure ceramic capacitor solution can significantly reduce
the output ripple (no ESR caused overshoot and
undershoot) and less board area design.
Current-Limit Protection
The AOZ2152EQI-29 has the current-limit protection by
using Rdson of the low-side MOSFET to be as current
sensing. To detect real current information, a minimum
constant off time (300ns typical) is implemented after a
constant-on time. If the current exceeds the current-limit
threshold, the PWM controller is not allowed to initiate a
new cycle. The actual peak current is greater than the
current-limit threshold by an amount equal to the inductor
ripple current. Therefore, the exact current-limit
characteristic and maximum load capability are a function
of the inductor value and input and output voltages. The
current limit will keep the low-side MOSFET on and will
not allow another high-side on-time, until the current in
the low-side MOSFET reduces below the current limit.
RTON (kȟ)
TON (nS)
TON vs. RTON @ VIN=6.5V ~ 16V
After 8 switching cycles, the AOZ2152EQI-29 considers
this is a true failed condition and thus turns-off both highside and low-side MOSFET and shuts down. The
AOZ2152EQI-29 enters hiccup mode to periodically
restart the part. When the current limit protection is
removed, the AOZ2152EQI-29 exits hiccup mode.
Output Voltage Under-Voltage Protection
RTON (kȟ)
Figure 3. Ton vs. Rton Curves for AOZ2152EQI-29
A further simplified equation will be:
Fsw ( KHz)
Vout (V )
106
Vin (V ) Ton (nS )
(3)
If the output voltage is lower than 70% by over-current or
short circuit, AOZ2152EQI-29 will wait for 32µs (typical)
and turns-off both high-side and low-side MOSFET and
shuts down. When the output voltage under-voltage
protection is removed, the AOZ2152EQI-29 restarts
again.
Output Voltage Over-voltage Protection
If Vo is 1V, Vin is 19V, and set Fs=400kHz. According to
eq.(3), Ton= 131.6ns is needed. Finally, use the Ton to
Rton curve, we can find out Rton is 300k. This algorithm
results in a nearly constant switching frequency despite
the lack of a fixed-frequency clock generator.
The threshold of OVP is set 20% higher than 0.8V. When
the VFB voltage exceeds the OVP threshold, high-side
MOSFET is turned-off and low-side MOSFET is turnedon 1µs, then shuts down. When the output voltage overvoltage protection is removed, the AOZ2152EQI-29
restarts again.
True Current Mode Control
The constant-on-time control scheme is intrinsically
unstable if output capacitor’s ESR is not large enough as
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Application Information
The basic AOZ2152EQI-29 application circuit is shown in
the Typical Application section. The component selection
is explained below.
Input capacitor
The input capacitor must be connected to the IN pins and
PGND pin of the AOZ2152EQI-29 to maintain steady
input voltage and filter out the pulsing input current. A
small decoupling capacitor, usually 4.7µF, should be
connected to the VCC pin and AGND pin for stable
operation of the AOZ2152EQI-29. The voltage rating of
input capacitor must be greater than maximum input
voltage plus ripple voltage.
The input ripple voltage can be approximated by
equation below:
VO VO
IO
V IN = ----------------- 1 – --------- --------V IN V IN
f C IN
(4)
Since the input current is discontinuous in a buck
converter, the current stress on the input capacitor is
another concern when selecting the capacitor. For a buck
circuit, the RMS value of input capacitor current can be
calculated by:
VO
VO
I CIN_RMS = I O --------- 1 – ---------
V IN
V IN
(5)
if let m equal the conversion ratio:
VO
-------- = m
V IN
(6)
The relation between the input capacitor RMS current
and voltage conversion ratio is calculated and shown in
Figure 4. It can be seen that when VO is half of VIN, CIN it
is under the worst current stress. The worst current
stress on CIN is 0.5 x IO.
0.5
Inductor
The inductor is used to supply constant current to output
when it is driven by a switching voltage. For given input
and output voltage, inductance and switching frequency
together decide the inductor ripple current, which is:
VO
VO
I L = ----------- 1 – ---------
V IN
fL
(7)
The peak inductor current is:
I L
I Lpeak = I O + -------2
(8)
High inductance gives low inductor ripple current but
requires larger size inductor to avoid saturation. Low
ripple current reduces inductor core losses. It also
reduces RMS current through inductor and switches,
which results in less conduction loss. Usually, peak to
peak ripple current on inductor is designed to be 30% to
50% of output current.
When selecting the inductor, make sure it is able to
handle the peak current without saturation even at the
highest operating temperature.
The inductor takes the highest current in a buck circuit.
The conduction loss on inductor needs to be checked for
thermal and efficiency requirements.
Surface mount inductors in different shape and styles are
available from Coilcraft, Elytone and Murata. Shielded
inductors are small and radiate less EMI noise. But they
cost more than unshielded inductors. The choice
depends on EMI requirement, price and size.
0.4
ICIN_RMS(m) 0.3
IO
0.2
Output Capacitor
0.1
0
For reliable operation and best performance, the input
capacitors must have current rating higher than ICIN-RMS
at worst operating conditions. Ceramic capacitors are
preferred for input capacitors because of their low ESR
and high ripple current rating. Depending on the
application circuits, other low ESR tantalum capacitor or
aluminum electrolytic capacitor may also be used. When
selecting ceramic capacitors, X5R or X7R type dielectric
ceramic capacitors are preferred for their better
temperature and voltage characteristics. Note that the
ripple current rating from capacitor manufactures is
based on certain amount of life time. Further de-rating
may be necessary for practical design requirement.
0
0.5
m
1
The output capacitor is selected based on the DC output
voltage rating, output ripple voltage specification and
ripple current rating.
Figure 4. ICIN vs. Voltage Conversion Ratio
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The selected output capacitor must have a higher rated
voltage specification than the maximum desired output
voltage including ripple. De-rating needs to be
considered for long term reliability.
Output ripple voltage specification is another important
factor for selecting the output capacitor. In a buck
converter circuit, output ripple voltage is determined by
inductor value, switching frequency, output capacitor
value and ESR. It can be calculated by the equation
below:
1
V O = I L ESR CO + -------------------------
8fC
(9)
O
where,
CO is output capacitor value and ESRCO is the
Equivalent Series Resistor of output capacitor.
When low ESR ceramic capacitor is used as output
capacitor, the impedance of the capacitor at the
switching frequency dominates. Output ripple is mainly
caused by capacitor value and inductor ripple current.
The output ripple voltage calculation can be simplified to:
1
V O = I L ------------------------8fC
(10)
O
If the impedance of ESR at switching frequency
dominates, the output ripple voltage is mainly decided by
capacitor ESR and inductor ripple current. The output
ripple voltage calculation can be further simplified to:
V O = I L ESR CO
(11)
For lower output ripple voltage across the entire
operating temperature range, X5R or X7R dielectric type
of ceramic, or other low ESR tantalum are recommended
to be used as output capacitors.
In a buck converter, output capacitor current is
continuous. The RMS current of output capacitor is
decided by the peak to peak inductor ripple current. It can
be calculated by:
I L
I CO_RMS = ---------12
(12)
Usually, the ripple current rating of the output capacitor is
a smaller issue because of the low current stress. When
the buck inductor is selected to be very small and
inductor ripple current is high, output capacitor could be
overstressed.
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Thermal Management and Layout
Consideration
In the AOZ2152EQI-29 buck regulator circuit, high
pulsing current flows through two circuit loops. The first
loop starts from the input capacitors, to the IN pin, to the
LX pins, to the filter inductor, to the output capacitor and
load, and then return to the input capacitor through
ground. Current flows in the first loop when the high side
switch is on. The second loop starts from inductor, to the
output capacitors and load, to the low side switch.
Current flows in the second loop when the low side low
side switch is on.
In PCB layout, minimizing the two loops area reduces the
noise of this circuit and improves efficiency. A ground
plane is strongly recommended to connect input
capacitor, output capacitor, and PGND pin of the
AOZ2152EQI-29.
In the AOZ2152EQI-29 buck regulator circuit, the major
power dissipating components are the AOZ2152EQI-29
and the output inductor. The total power dissipation of
converter circuit can be measured by input power minus
output power.
(13)
P total_loss = V IN I IN – V O I O
The power dissipation of inductor can be approximately
calculated by output current and DCR of inductor and
output current.
P inductor_loss = IO2 R inductor 1.1
(14)
The actual junction temperature can be calculated with
power dissipation in the AOZ2152EQI-29 and thermal
impedance from junction to ambient.
T junction ( Ptotal _ loss Pinductor _ loss ) JA T A
(15)
The maximum junction temperature of AOZ2152EQI-29
is 150ºC, which limits the maximum load current
capability.
The thermal performance of the AOZ2152EQI-29 is
strongly affected by the PCB layout. Extra care should be
taken by users during design process to ensure that the
IC will operate under the recommended environmental
conditions.
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4. Decoupling capacitor CVCC should be connected to
VCC and AGND as close as possible.
Layout Considerations
Several layout tips are listed below for the best electric
and thermal performance.
5. Voltage divider R1 and R2 should be placed as close
as possible to FB and AGND.
1. The LX pins and pad are connected to internal low
side switch drain. They are low resistance thermal
conduction path and most noisy switching node.
Connected a large copper plane to LX pin to help
thermal dissipation.
6. Keep sensitive signal traces such as feedback trace
far away from the LX pins.
7. Pour copper plane on all unused board area and
connect it to stable DC nodes, like VIN, GND or
VOUT.
2. The IN pins and pad are connected to internal high
side switch drain. They are also low resistance
thermal conduction path. Connected a large copper
plane to IN pins to help thermal dissipation.
3. Input capacitors should be connected to the IN pin
and the PGND pin as close as possible to reduce the
switching spikes.
CVCC
SS
VCC
BST
TON
18
17
16
15
1
14
LX
FB
2
13
LX
AGND
3
12
PGND
IN
4
11
PGND
IN
5
10
PGND
7
8
9
IN
IN
LX
LX
6
IN
IN
V OUT
EN
VOUT
Cout
PGND
VIN
Cin
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Package Dimensions, QFN 3x3, 18 Lead EP2_S
1
RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
UNIT: mm
NOTE
CONTROLLING DIMENSION IS MILLIMETER.
CONVERTED INCH DIMENSIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY EXACT.
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Tape and Reel Dimensions, QFN 3x3, 18 Lead EP2_S
Carrier Tape
Reel
Leader/Trailer & Orientation
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Part Marking
AOZ2152EQI-29
(QFN 3x3)
A C EZ
Part Number Code
Option Code
YW LT
Assembly Lot Code
Year & Week Code
Part Number
Part Number Code of Marking
AOZ2152EQI-28
ACEY
AOZ2152EQI-29
ACEZ
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