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LP3905 Power Management Unit For Low Power Handheld Applications
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FEATURES
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
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Buck Regulators
Two Buck Regulators for Powering High
Current Processor Functions or Peripheral
Devices
Two Linear Regulators for Powering Internal
Processor Functions and I/Os
One Enable Pin for Buck1 and Linear
Regulators 1 and 2
Separate Enable Pin for Buck2
Thermal and Current Overload Protection
Small 14–Pin WSON Package (4x4mmx0.8mm)
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APPLICATIONS
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Fixed and Adjustable Voltage Options, Range
1.0V to 3.3V(1)
Up to 90% Efficiency
Auto-Switching PFM-PWM Mode and Fixed
PWM Mode
2MHz PWM Fixed Switching Frequency (Typ)
600mA Output Current
±4% Output Voltage Accuracy Over Temp
Internal SoftStart
2.2µH Inductor, 10µF Input and Output Caps
Linear Regulators
Output Options in the Range 1.5V to 3.3V (1)
13.5µVrms Output Voltage Noise
PSRR - 70dB @ 1kHz
±3% Output Voltage Accuracy Over Full Line
and Load Regulation
0mA to 150mA Output Current
Cin = 1.0µF, Cout = 0.47µF for 100mA O/P
Cin = 1.0µF, Cout = 1.0µF for 150mA O/P
80mV Dropout Voltage
Baseband Processors
Peripheral Processor (Video, Audio)
I/O Power
FPGA Power
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DESCRIPTION
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LP3905 is a multi-functional Power Management Unit,
optimized for low power handheld applications. This
device integrates two 600mA DC-DC buck regulators
and two 150mA linear regulators. Fixed and
adjustable buck output versions are available. The
LP3905 additionally features two enable pins for the
device output control and is offered in an WSON
package.
(1)
Fixed output voltage devices can be customized to fit system
requirements. Please contact Texas Instruments Sales Office.
Typical Application Circuit
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EN2
Enable 1
LDO2
Output
VSupply
LDO1
Output
0.47 PF
1.0 PF
FB2
TGND
GND_B2
LDO2
SW2
Vin2
Vin1
2.2 PH
10 PF
10 PF
2.2 PH
0.47 PF
LDO1
SW1
GND
Enable 2
10 PF
Buck2
Output
VSupply
Buck1
Output
GND_B1
EN1
FB1
SGND
BUCK GND
LDO GND
Figure 1. Typical Application Circuit – 14-Pin WSON Package
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EN2
1
14
FB2
TGND
2
13
GND_B2
LDO2
3
12
SW2
VIN2
4
11
VIN1
LDO1
5
10
SW1
GND
6
9
GND_B1
EN1
7
8
FB1
SGND
Figure 2. Connection Diagram
14-Pin WSON Package
See Package Number NHL0014B
Block Diagram
EN2
Buck 2
FB 2
UVLO
GND
GND
POR
SW2
2.2 H
LDO1
LDO1
Enable
10 F
0.47 F
Timing and
Enable
Control
VIN LD01&2
1 F
Enable
Vin Buck 1&2
Enable
LDO2
LDO2
10 F
Enable
2.2 H
SW1
0.47 F
10 F
GND
GND
Thermal
SHDN
FB1
EN1
Buck 1
Figure 3. Simplified Functional Diagram
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS
Pin No.
Name
Description
1
EN2
2
TGND
Enable Pin for Buck2
Ground Pin
3
LDO2
LDO2 Output Pin
4
VIN2
Input Power Terminal to LDO1 and 2
5
LDO1
LDO1 Output Pin
6
GND
LDO1 and 2 Ground Pin
7
EN1
Enable Pin for Buck1 and LDO1 and 2
8
FB1
Buck1 Feedback Pin
9
GND_B1
Buck1 Ground Pin
10
SW1
Buck1 Switch Pin
11
VIN1
Input Power Terminal to Buck1 and 2
12
SW2
Buck2 Switch Pin
13
GND_B2
Buck2 Ground Pin
14
FB2
Buck2 Feedback Pin
DAP
SGND
Die Attach Pad (DAP)
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (1) (2)
−0.2V to 6.0V
VIN1,VIN2
FB1, FB2, EN1,EN2
(VIN
Continuous Power Dissipation (3)
Internally Limited
Junction Temperature (TJ-MAX)
+150°C
−65°C to +150°C
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.)
ESD Rating
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(GND−0.2V) to
+ 0.2V) to 6.0V (max)
(4)
260°C
Human Body Model
2.5kV
Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Operating Ratings are conditions under
which operation of the device is ensured. Operating Ratings do not imply ensured performance limits. For ensured performance limits
and associated test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics tables.
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and
specifications.
Internal thermal shutdown circuitry protects the device from permanent damage.
The Human body model is a 100 pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5 kΩ resistor into each pin. MIL-STD-883 3015.7
Operating Ratings (1) (2)
VIN1 (Buck1 and 2 Input Voltage),VIN2 (LDO1 and 2 Input Voltage) (3)
3V to 5.5V
Recommended Load Current (Buck)
0mA to 600 mA
Recommended Load Current (LDO)
0mA to 100mA with 0.47uF O/P cap
0mA to 150mA with 1.0uF O/P cap
−40°C to +125°C
Junction Temperature (TJ) Range
Ambient Temperature (TA) Range
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(4)
−40°C to +85°C
Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Operating Ratings are conditions under
which operation of the device is ensured. Operating Ratings do not imply ensured performance limits. For ensured performance limits
and associated test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics tables.
All voltages are with respect to the potential at the GND pin.
VIN1 and VIN2 should be tied together at all times for proper Power Up
In Applications where high power dissipation and/or poor package resistance is present, the maximum ambient temperature may have
to be derated. Maximum ambient temperature (TA-MAX) is dependent on the maximum operating junction temperature (TJ-MAX), the
maximum power dissipation of the device in the application (PD-MAX) and the junction to ambient thermal resistance of the package (θJA)
in the application, as given by the following equation:TA-MAX= TJ-MAX− (θJAx PD-MAX).
Thermal Properties
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (θJA) NHL0014B package (1)
(1)
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37.3ºC/W
Junction to ambient thermal resistance is highly dependent on board layout, PCB material environmental conditions and applications. In
applications where high power dissipation exists, special care must be given to thermal dissipation issues in board design. The use of
thermal vias under the pad may be required. For more on these topics, please refer to the Application Note: AN-1187: Leadless
leadframe Package (LLP) SNOA401.
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General Electrical Characteristics (1) (2) (3)
Limits in standard typeface are for TJ = 25°C. Limits in boldface type apply over the full junction temperature range (−40°C ≤
TJ ≤ +125°C). Unless otherwise noted, specifications apply to the LP3905 Typical Application Circuit (Figure 1)
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
5.5
V
All Circuits OFF except for POR and UVLO
6.5
10.0
LDO1 and 2 and Buck1 and 2 on
140
250
7
10.0
Login Input Thresholds
VIN
Input Voltage Range
3
Shutdown Supply Current
IQ
No load Supply Current
(4)
(PWM only versions) LDO1 and 2 and
Buck1 and 2 on
VIH
Logic High Input
VIN = 3.0V to 5.5V
VIL
Logic Low Input
VIN = 3.0V to 5.5V
IEN
Enable (EN1,2) Input Current (5)
VUVLO-R
Battery Under Voltage Lock-Out
TSHUTDOWN
Thermal Shutdown (4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
EN1/EN2 = 5.5V and VIN= 5.5V
1.2
2.1
µA
mA
V
0.4
V
5
8.5
µA
0.001
0.1
µA
VIN Rising
2.7
3.1
V
Temperature
160
Hysteresis
20
EN1/EN2 = 0V and VIN= 5.5V
°C
All voltages are with respect to the potential at the GND pin.
Min and Max limits are ensured by design, test or statistical analysis. Typical numbers are not ensured, but do represent the most likely
norm.
The parameters in the electrical characteristic table are tested at VIN= 3.8V unless otherwise specified. For performance over the input
voltage range refer to datasheet curves.
This specification is ensured by design.
There is a 1 MΩ resistor between EN1,EN2 and ground on the device.
Buck Regulator Electrical Characteristics (1) (2) (3)
Buck 1 and 2 have a current rating of Imax= 600mA. Unless otherwise specified, limits are set with VIN = VEN1/2 = 3.8V,
VOUT(Buck1)= Vnom1 , VOUT(Buck2)= Vnom2 and CIN= COUT=10µF.
Limits in standard typeface are for TJ = 25°C. Limits in boldface type apply over the full junction temperature range (−40°C ≤
TJ ≤ +125°C). Unless otherwise noted, specifications apply to the LP3905 Typical Application Circuit (Figure 1) (1) (2) (4)
Parameter
VFB
VOUT
Test Conditions
(5)
Min
Typ
Feedback Voltage
See
Line Regulation
3.0V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5V
IO = 1mA
-4
0.045
0.002
Max
Units
+4
%
%/V
Load Regulation
100 mA ≤ IO ≤ 600mA
RDSON (P)
Pin-Pin Resistance for PFET
VIN= VGS= 3.6V
380
500
mΩ
RDSON (N)
Pin-Pin Resistance for NFET
VIN= VGS= 3.6V (6)
250
400
mΩ
ILIM
Switch Peak Current Limit
Open Loop
1000
1220
mA
FOSC
Internal Oscillator Frequency
PWM Mode
η
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Efficiency
650
%/mA
2
IOUT = 5mA, PFM mode (6)
88
IOUT = 300mA, PWM mode (6)
90
MHz
%
All voltages are with respect to the potential at the GND pin.
Min and Max limits are ensured by design, test or statistical analysis. Typical numbers are not ensured, but do represent the most likely
norm.
The parameters in the electrical characteristic table are tested at VIN= 3.8V unless otherwise specified. For performance over the input
voltage range refer to datasheet curves.
CIN, COUT: Low-ESR Surface-Mount Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) used in setting electrical characteristics.
For the adjustable version, feedback resistor values should be chosen for the divider network to ensure that at the desired output
voltage the feedback pin is at 0.5V. See Buck Converter Applications Information.
This specification is ensured by design.
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LDO Regulator Electrical Characteristics (1) (2) (3)
The linear regulators have a current rating of Imax= 150mA with COUT = 1.0μF. A 100mA rating applies with COUT = 0.47μF.
Unless otherwise specified, limits are set with VIN = 3.8V, VEN1/2 = 3.8V, CIN = 1μF, COUT = 0.47μF, IOUT = 1.0mA. Limits in
standard typeface are for TJ = 25°C. Limits in boldface type apply over the full junction temperature range (−40°C ≤ TJ ≤
+125°C). Unless otherwise noted, specifications apply to the LP3905 Typical Application Circuit (Figure 1) (1) (2) (4)
Parameter
ΔVOUT
Test Conditions
Output Voltage Tolerance
Over Full Line and Load Regulation
Line Regulation Error
VIN = 3.8V to 5.5V,
IOUT = 1mA
Load Regulation Error
IOUT = 1 mA to 100mA
ILOAD
Load Current
See (5) (6)
VDO
Dropout Voltage (7)
IOUT = 100mA
Short Circuit Current Limit
See
IOUT
Maximum Output Current
COUT = 1.0μF
en
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Output Noise Voltage
(6)
(6)
Typ
−3
Units
3
%
0.05
%/V
0.003
%/mA
mA
80
150
mV
300
500
mA
150
mA
f = 100Hz, IOUT = 100mA
90
f = 1kHz, IOUT = 100mA
90
f = 10kHz, IOUT = 100mA
60
f = 50kHz, IOUT = 100mA
35
f = 100kHz, IOUT = 100mA
25
BW = 10Hz to 100kHz,
VIN = 4.2V
Buck1 Turned ON with
ILOAD= 0mA, Buck2
Turned OFF
Max
0
(8)
ISC
PSRR
Min
IOUT = 1mA
13.5
IOUT = 100mA
15.5
dB
μVRMS
Transient Characteristics (6)
Line Transient
(6)
VIN = (VOUT(NOM) + 1.0V) to (VOUT(NOM) +
1.6V) in 10μs, IOUT = 1 mA
ΔVOUT
(6)
IOUT = 1mA to 150mA in 10μs
COUT = 1.0μF
IOUT = 150mA to 1mA in 10μs
COUT = 1.0μF
Overshoot on Startup
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
6
6
-70
IOUT = 100mA to 1mA in 10μs
Load Transient
(3)
mV
VIN = (VOUT(NOM) + 1.6V) to (VOUT(NOM) +
1.0V) in 10μs, IOUT = 1mA
IOUT = 1mA to 100mA in 10μs
(1)
(2)
6
See
(6)
30
mV
-100
35
20
mV
All voltages are with respect to the potential at the GND pin.
Min and Max limits are ensured by design, test or statistical analysis. Typical numbers are not ensured, but do represent the most likely
norm.
The parameters in the electrical characteristic table are tested at VIN= 3.8V unless otherwise specified. For performance over the input
voltage range refer to datasheet curves.
CIN, COUT: Low-ESR Surface-Mount Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) used in setting electrical characteristics.
The device maintains a stable, regulated output voltage without a load.
This specification is ensured by design.
Dropout voltage is the voltage difference between the input and the output at which the output voltage drops to 100 mV below its
nominal value.
Short Circuit Current is measured with VOUT pulled to 0v and VIN worst case = 5,5V.
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Typical Application Circuit
R2F2
1
Enable
2
LDO2
Output
VINLDO1&2
LDO1
Output
3
0.47 PF
4
1.0 PF
5
0.47 PF
6
7
Enable
LP3905-ADJ
EN2
FB2
TGND
GND_B2
LDO2
SW2
Vin2
Vin1
SW1
LDO1
GND_B1
GND
FB1
EN1
C2
14
R1F2
Buck2
Sense
13
12
2.2 PH
Buck2
Output
10 PF
11
10
VINBuck1&2
2.2 PH
10 PF
Buck1
Output
10 PF
9
8
PAD
Buck1
Sense
R1F1
C1
R2F1
Buck Gnd Plane
LDO Gnd
Plane
Figure 4. Typical Application Circuit For Adjustable Device
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
POWER UP/DOWN PROCEDURE
The LP3905 Bucks and LDOs are powered UP/DOWN with 2 control pins, EN1 and EN2. In order for the enable
pins to operate, VIN1 and VIN2 should be set to a voltage level higher than VUVLO_R (specified in electrical
characteristic). Once enabled, EN1 will turn on Buck1, LDO1 and LDO2. EN2 can independently be used to
enable Buck2. Figure 5 illustrates the power UP/DOWN timing sequence of the LP3905 blocks for VEN≥ VIH (min)
(enable) and VEN≤VIL (max) (disable).
Both linear regulators have active pulldowns when the outputs are disabled.
EN1
60 s
85%
Buck1
150 s
LDO1 & 2
EN2
Buck2
110 s
Timings shown are typical.
Figure 5. LP3905 Power Up and Power Down Timing Sequence
EN1 and EN2 can be controlled fully independently.
LDOs will be turned on only after Buck1 is powered up. LDOs are powered on simultaneously.
In case EN1 and EN2 are enabled at the same time, power up of Buck2 is delayed by 50µs in order to minimize
the inrush current from the battery.
When EN1 and EN2 are disabled, the relevant output voltages are turned off.
DC/DC BUCK REGULATORS
The LP3905 Buck regulators are high efficiency step down DC-DC switching converters used for delivering a
constant voltage from either a single Li-Ion or three cell NiMH/NiCd battery to portable devices such as cell
phones and PDAs. Using a voltage mode architecture with synchronous rectification, the Buck Regulators have
the ability to deliver up to 600 mA depending on the input voltage, output voltage, ambient temperature and the
inductor chosen.
There are three modes of operation depending on the current required - PWM, PFM, and shutdown. The
standard device operates in PWM mode at load currents of approximately 80 mA or higher, having voltage
tolerance of ±4% with 90% efficiency or better. Lighter load currents cause the device to automatically switch into
PFM for reduced current consumption and a longer battery life. Shutdown mode turns off the device, offering the
lowest current consumption . A fixed mode device is also available which is fixed in PWM mode for both low and
high load currents.
An adjustable voltage version is also avalable for which the output voltage can be selected by using two external
resistors at each of the two buck outputs.
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Additional features include soft-start, under voltage protection, current overload protection, and thermal shutdown
protection.
The part uses an internal reference voltage of 0.5V. It is recommended to keep the part in shutdown until the
input voltage is 3V or higher.
BUCK CONVERTER BLOCK DIAGRAM
VIN
EN
SW
Current Limit
Comparator
Undervoltage
Lockout
Ramp
Generator
Soft
Start
+
-
Ref1
PFM Current
Comparator
Thermal
Shutdown
+
-
2 MHz
Oscillator
Bandgap
Ref2
PWM Comparator
Error
Amp
+
Control Logic
Driver
-
pfm_low
VREF
0.5V
+
-
pfm_hi
Vcomp
1.0V
+
-
+
Zero Crossing
Comparator
Frequency
Compensation
Adj Ver
Fixed Ver
FB
GND
Figure 6. Simplified Functional Diagram
CIRCUIT OPERATION
The LP3905 Buck regulators operate as follows. During the first portion of each switching cycle, the control block
in the LP3905 turns on the internal PFET switch. This allows current to flow from the input through the inductor to
the output filter capacitor and load. The inductor limits the current to a ramp with a slope of (VIN–VOUT)/L, by
storing energy in a magnetic field.
During the second portion of each cycle, the controller turns the PFET switch off, blocking current flow from the
input, and then turns the NFET synchronous rectifier on. The inductor draws current from ground through the
NFET to the output filter capacitor and load, which ramps the inductor current down with a slope of - VOUT/L.
The output filter stores charge when the inductor current is high, and releases it when inductor current is low,
smoothing the voltage across the load.
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The output voltage is regulated by modulating the PFET switch on time to control the average current sent to the
load. The effect is identical to sending a duty-cycle modulated rectangular wave formed by the switch and
synchronous rectifier at the SW pin to a low-pass filter formed by the inductor and output filter capacitor. The
output voltage is equal to the average voltage at the SW pin.
PWM OPERATION
During PWM operation the converters operate as a voltage-mode controllers with input voltage feed forward.
This allows the converters to achieve good load and line regulation. The DC gain of the power stage is
proportional to the input voltage. To eliminate this dependence, feed forward inversely proportional to the input
voltage is introduced.
While in PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) mode, the output voltage is regulated by switching at a constant
frequency and then modulating the energy per cycle to control power to the load. At the beginning of each clock
cycle the PFET switch is turned on and the inductor current ramps up until the comparator trips and the control
logic turns off the switch. The current limit comparator can also turn off the switch in case the current limit of the
PFET is exceeded. Then the NFET switch is turned on and the inductor current ramps down. The next cycle is
initiated by the clock turning off the NFET and turning on the PFET.
VSW
2V/DIV
IL
200 mA/DIV
VIN = 3.6V
VOUT = 1.5V
IOUT = 400 mA
VOUT
10 mV/DIV
AC Coupled
TIME (200 ns/DIV)
Figure 7. Typical PWM Operation
Internal Synchronous Rectification
While in PWM mode, if enabled, the Bucks use an internal NFET as a synchronous rectifier to reduce rectifier
forward voltage drop and associated power loss. Synchronous rectification provides a significant improvement in
efficiency whenever the output voltage is relatively low compared to the voltage drop across an ordinary rectifier
diode.
Current Limiting
A current limit feature allows the LP3905 Bucks to protect Internal and external components during overload
conditions. PWM mode implements current limiting using an internal comparator that trips at 1000 mA (typ). If the
output is shorted to ground the device enters a timed current limit mode where the NFET is turned on for a
longer duration until the inductor current falls below a low threshold, ensuring inductor current has more time to
decay, thereby preventing runaway.
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PFM OPERATION
At very light loads, the converters enters PFM mode and operate with reduced switching frequency and supply
current to maintain high efficiency.
The Bucks will automatically transition into PFM mode when either of two conditions occurs for a duration of 32
or more clock cycles:
A. The inductor current becomes discontinuous.
B. The peak PMOS switch current drops below the IMODE level,
Typically
IMODE < 30 mA +
VIN
42:
(1)
2V/DIV
VSW
IL
200 mA/DIV
VIN = 3.6V
VOUT = 1.5V
IOUT = 20 mA
VOUT
20 mV/DIV
AC Coupled
TIME (4 Ps/DIV)
Figure 8. Typical PFM Operation
During PFM operation, the converter positions the output voltage slightly higher than the nominal output voltage
during PWM operation, allowing additional headroom for voltage drop during a load transient from light to heavy
load. The PFM comparators sense the output voltage via the feedback pin and control the switching of the output
FETs such that the output voltage ramps between ~0.6% and ~1.7% above the nominal PWM output voltage. If
the output voltage is below the ‘high’ PFM comparator threshold, the PMOS power switch is turned on. It remains
on until the output voltage reaches the ‘high’ PFM threshold or the peak current exceeds the IPFM level set for
PFM mode. The typical peak current in PFM mode is:
IPFM = 112 mA +
VIN
27:
(2)
Once the PMOS power switch is turned off, the NMOS power switch is turned on until the inductor current ramps
to zero. When the NMOS zero-current condition is detected, the NMOS power switch is turned off. If the output
voltage is below the ‘high’ PFM comparator threshold ), the PMOS switch is again turned on and the cycle is
repeated until the output reaches the desired level. Once the output reaches the ‘high’ PFM threshold, the NMOS
switch is turned on briefly to ramp the inductor current to zero and then both output switches are turned off and
the part enters an extremely low power mode. Quiescent supply current during this ‘sleep’ mode is 16µA (typ),
which allows the part to achieve high efficiencies under extremely light load conditions. When the output drops
below the ‘low’ PFM threshold, the cycle repeats to restore the output voltage (average voltage in pfm mode) to
∼1.15% above the nominal PWM output voltage.
If the load current should increase during PFM mode causing the output voltage to fall below the ‘low2’ PFM
threshold, the part will automatically transition into fixed-frequency PWM mode. When VIN =2.8V the part
transitions from PWM to PFM mode at ~35mA output current and from PFM to PWM mode at ~85mA , when
VIN=3.6V, PWM to PFM transition happens at ~50mA and PFM to PWM transition happens at ~100mA, when VIN
=4.5V, PWM to PFM transition happens at ~65mA and PFM to PWM transition happens at ~115mA.
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High PFM Threshold
~1.017*Vout
PFM Mode at Light Load
Load current
increases
PFET on
until
lpfm limit
reached
NFET on
drains
conductor
current
until
I inductor = 0
High PFM
Voltage
Threshold
reached,
go into
sleep mode
Low2 PFM Threshold,
switch back to PWM mode
Low PFM
Threshold,
turn on
PFET
Low1 PFM Threshold
~1.006*Vout
Current load
increases,
draws Vout
towards
Low2 PFM
Threshold
Low2 PFM Threshold
Vout
PWM Mode at
Moderate to Heavy
Loads
Figure 9. Operation in PFM Mode and Transfer to PWM Mode
SOFT START
The LP3905 Buck Converters have a soft-start circuit that limits in-rush current during start-up. Additionally, in
case EN1 and EN2 are enabled at the same time, a typical 500µs delay between Buck1 and Buck2 Power Up
prevents any further Inrush current from the battery.
During start-up the switch current limit is increased in steps. Soft start is activated only if EN goes from logic low
to logic high after Vin reaches 3V. Soft start is implemented by increasing switch current limit in steps of 70mA,
140mA, 280mA and 1000mA (typ. switch current limit). The start-up time thereby depends on the output
capacitor and load current demanded at start-up. Typical start-up times with 22µF output capacitor and 300mA
load current is 400µs and with 1mA load current its 275µs.
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Application Information
DC - DC CONVERTORS
Adjustable Buck - Output Voltage Selection
The buck converter output voltage of the adjustable version device can be set via the selection of the external
feedback resistor network forming the output feedback between the output voltage side of the Inductor and the
FB pin and the FB Pin and GND.
L1
VOUT
SW
2.2 PH
C1
R1FB
FB
COUT
10 PF
C2
R2FB
LP3905
Figure 10. Adjustable Buck Converter Components
VOUT will be adjusted to make the voltage at FB equal to 0.5V. The resistor from FB to ground (RFB2) should be
around 200kΩ to keep the current drawn through the resistor network well below the 16µA quiescent current
level (PFM mode) but large enough that it is not susceptible to noise. If R2 is 200kΩ and with VFB at 0.5V, the
current through the resistor feedback network will be 2.5µA.
The formula for output voltage selection is:
R1FB
2FB
§
©
§
©
VOUT = VFB x 1+ R
(3)
VOUT - output voltage (Volts)
VFB
- feedback voltage (0.5V)
R1FB - feedback resistor from VOUT to FB
R2FB - feedback resistor from FB to GND
For any out voltage greater than or equal to 1.0V a zero should be added around 45 kHz by the addition of a
capacitor C1. The formula for the calculation of C1 is:
C1 =
1
(2 x S x R1FB x 45 x 103)
(4)
For recommended component values see Table 1
Table 1. Buck Component Configurations for Various Output Voltage Values
VOUT (V)
RFB1 (kΩ)
RFB2 (kΩ)
C1 (pF)
C2 (pF)
L (µH)
COUT (µF)
1.0
200
200
18
none
2.2
10
1.2
280
200
12
none
2.2
10
1.4
360
200
10
none
2.2
10
1.5
360
180
10
none
2.2
10
1.6
442
200
8.2
none
2.2
10
1.85
540
200
6.8
none
2.2
10
2.5
402
100
8.2
none
2.2
10
2.8
464
100
8.2
33
2.2
10
3.3
562
100
6.8
33
2.2
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Buck Inductor Selection
There are two main considerations when choosing an inductor; the inductor should not saturate, and the inductor
current ripple is small enough to achieve the desired output voltage ripple. Different saturation current rating
specs are followed by different manufacturers so attention must be given to details. Saturation current ratings are
typically specified at 25°C so ratings at max ambient temperature of application should be requested from
manufacturer.
There are two methods to choose the inductor saturation current rating.
Method 1:
The saturation current is greater than the sum of the maximum load current and the worst case average to peak
inductor current. This can be written as:
ISAT ! IOUTMAX + IRIPPLE
where IRIPPLE =
•
•
•
•
•
•
§ VIN - VOUT · § VOUT · § 1 ·
¨ 2 L ¸ ¨ VIN ¸ ¨ f ¸
¹ © ¹
¹ ©
©
(5)
IRIPPLE: average to peak inductor current
IOUTMAX: maximum load current (600mA)
VIN: maximum input voltage in application
L : min inductor value including worst case tolerances (30% drop can be considered for method 1)
f : minimum switching frequency (1.6Mhz)
VOUT: output voltage
Method 2:
A more conservative and recommended approach is to choose an inductor that has saturation current rating
greater than the max current limit of 1220mA.
A 2.2µH inductor with a saturation current rating of at least 1250mA is recommended for most applications.The
inductor’s resistance should be less than 0.3Ω for good efficiency. For low-cost applications, an unshielded
bobbin inductor could be considered. For noise critical applications, a toroidal or shielded-bobbin inductor should
be used. A good practice is to lay out the board with overlapping footprints of both types for design flexibility.
This allows substitution of a low-noise shielded inductor, in the event that noise from low-cost bobbin models is
unacceptable.
Buck DC/DC Convertor Input Capacitor Selection
A ceramic input capacitor of 10µF, 6.3V is sufficient for most applications. Place the input capacitor as close as
possible to the VIN pin of the device. A larger value may be used for improved input voltage filtering. Use X7R or
X5R types, do not use Y5V. DC bias characteristics of ceramic capacitors must be considered when selecting
case sizes like 0805 and 0603. The input filter capacitor supplies current to the PFET switch of the LP3905 in the
first half of each cycle and reduces voltage ripple imposed on the input power source. A ceramic capacitor’s low
ESR provides the best noise filtering of the input voltage spikes due to this rapidly changing current. Select a
capacitor with sufficient ripple current rating. The input current ripple can be calculated as:
VOUT
IRMS = IOUTMAX
VIN
§1¨
©
VOUT
VIN
+
r
2
12
·
¸
¹
(VIN - VOUT) VOUT
r=
L f IOUTMAX VIN
The worst case is when VIN = 2 VOUT
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DC/DC CONVERTOR OUTPUT CAPACITOR SELECTION
Use a 10µF, 6.3V ceramic capacitor. Use X7R or X5R types, do not use Y5V. DC bias characteristics of ceramic
capacitors must be considered when selecting case sizes like 0805 and 0603. DC bias characteristics vary from
manufacturer to manufacturer and dc bias curves should be requested from them as part of the capacitor
selection process.
The output filter capacitor smooths out current flow from the inductor to the load, helps maintain a steady output
voltage during transient load changes and reduces output voltage ripple. These capacitors must be selected with
sufficient capacitance and sufficiently low ESR to perform these functions.
The output voltage ripple is caused by the charging and discharging of the output capacitor and also due to its
RESR and can be calculated as:
Voltage peak-to-peak ripple due to capacitance can be expressed as follows:
VPP-C =
IRIPPLE
4*f*C
(7)
Voltage peak-to-peak ripple due to ESR can be expressed as follows:
VPP-ESR = (2 * IRIPPLE) * RESR
Because these two components are out of phase the rms value can be used to get an approximate value of
peak-to-peak ripple.
Voltage peak-to-peak ripple, root mean squared can be expressed as follows:
VPP-RMS =
VPP-C2 + VPP-ESR2
(8)
Note that the output voltage ripple is dependent on the inductor current ripple and the equivalent series
resistance of the output capacitor (RESR).
The RESR is frequency dependent (as well as temperature dependent); make sure the value used for calculations
is at the switching frequency of the part.
LINEAR REGULATORS
Capacitor Selection
The LP3955 is designed to work with ceramic capacitors on the output to take advantage of the benefits they
offer: for capacitance values in the range of 0.47µF to 10µF range, ceramic capacitors are the smallest, least
expensive and have the lowest ESR values (which makes them best for eliminating high frequency noise). The
ESR of a typical 1µF ceramic capacitor is in the range of 20mW to 40mW, which easily meets the ESR
requirement for stability by the LP3955. For both input and output capacitors careful interpretation of the
capacitor specification is required to ensure correct device operation. The capacitor value can change greatly
dependant on the conditions of operation and capacitor type.
In particular the output capacitor selection should take account of all the capacitor parameters to ensure that the
specification is met within the application. Capacitance value can vary with DC bias conditions as well as
temperature and frequency of operation. Capacitor values will also show some decrease over time due to aging.
The capacitor parameters are also dependant on the particular case size with smaller sizes giving poorer
performance figures in general. As an example Figure 11 shows a typical graph showing a comparison of
capacitor case sizes in a Capacitance vs. DC Bias plot. As shown in the graph, as a result of the DC Bias
condition the capacitance value may drop below the minimum capacitance value given in the recommended
capacitor table (0.7µF in this case). Note that the graph shows the capacitance out of spec for the 0402 case
size capacitor at higher bias voltages. It is therefore recommended that the capacitor manufacturers’
specifications for the nominal value capacitor are consulted for all conditions as some capacitor sizes (e.g. 0402)
may not be suitable in the actual application.
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0603, 10V, X5R
100%
80%
60%
0402, 6.3V, X5R
40%
20%
0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
DC BIAS (V)
Figure 11. Capacitor Performance (DC Bias)
The ceramic capacitor’s capacitance can vary with temperature. The capacitor type X7R, which operates over a
temperature range of -55°C to +125°C, will only vary the capacitance to within ±15%. The capacitor type X5R
has a similar tolerance over a reduced temperature range of -55°C to +85°C.
Tantalum capacitors are less desirable than ceramic for use as output capacitors because they are more
expensive when comparing equivalent capacitance and voltage ratings in the 1µF to 4.7µF range.
Another important consideration is that tantalum capacitors have higher ESR values than equivalent size
ceramics. This means that while it may be possible to find a tantalum capacitor with an ESR value within the
stable range, it would have to be larger in capacitance (which means bigger and more costly ) than a ceramic
capacitor with the same ESR value. It should also be noted that the ESR of a typical tantalum will increase about
2:1 as the temperature goes from 25°C down to -40°C, so some guard band must be allowed.
LDO Input Capacitor
An input capacitor is required for stability. The input capacitor should be at least equal to or greater than the
output capacitor. It is recommended that a 1µF capacitor be connected between VIN2 input pin and ground (this
capacitance value may be increased without limit).
This capacitor must be located a distance of not more than 1cm from the input pin and returned to a clean
analogue ground. Any good quality ceramic, tantalum, or film capacitor may be used at the input.
Important: Tantalum capacitors can suffer catastrophic failures due to surge current when connected to a lowimpedance source of power (like a battery or a very large capacitor). If a tantalum capacitor is used at the input,
it must be ensured by the manufacturer to have a surge current rating sufficient for the application. There are no
requirements for the ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) on the input capacitor, but tolerance and temperature
coefficient must be considered when selecting the capacitor to ensure the capacitance will remain 1.0μF ±30%
over the entire operating voltage and temperature range.
LDO Output Capacitor
The LP3905 LDOs are designed specifically to work with very small ceramic output capacitors. A ceramic
capacitor (dielectric types X5R or X7R) in the 0.47μF to 10μF range, and with ESR between 5mΩ to 500mΩ, is
suitable in the application circuit. For this device the output capacitor should be connected between the LDO1
and LDO2 pins and a good ground connection and should be mounted within 1cm of the device.
The output capacitor must meet the requirement for the minimum value of capacitance and also have an ESR
value that is within the range 5mΩ to 500mΩ for stability.
No-Load Stability
The LP3905 LDOs will remain stable and in regulation with no external load.
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Enable Control
A 1MΩ pulldown resistor ties the EN1/2 input to ground, this ensures that the device will remain off when the
enable pin is left open circuit. To ensure proper operation, the signal source used to drive the EN1/2 input must
be able to swing above and below the specified turn-on/off voltage thresholds listed in the Electrical
Characteristics section under VIL and VIH. EN1 can be used to turn ON Buck1 and LDO1/2. In this case Buck1
will be turned on first. Once Buck1 is powered up, after a typical 150µs delay LDO1/2 will be turned on
concurrently.
LP3905 Board Layout Considerations
PC board layout is an important part of DC-DC converter design. Poor board layout can disrupt the performance
of a DC-DC converter and surrounding circuitry by contributing to EMI, ground bounce, and resistive voltage loss
in the traces. These can send erroneous signals to the DC-DC converter IC, resulting in poor regulation or
instability.
Good layout for the LP3905 can be implemented by following a few simple design rules.
1. Place the Buck inductor and filter capacitors close together and make the traces short. The traces between
these components carry relatively high switching currents and act as antennas. Following this rule reduces
radiated noise. Special care must be given to place the input filter capacitor very close to the VIN and GND
pin.
2. Arrange the components so that the switching current loops curl in the same direction. During the first half of
each cycle, current flows from the input filter capacitor through the LP3905 and inductor to the output filter
capacitor and back through ground, forming a current loop. In the second half of each cycle, current is pulled
up from ground through the LP3905 by the inductor to the output filter capacitor and then back through
ground forming a second current loop. Routing these loops so the current curls in the same direction
prevents magnetic field reversal between the two half-cycles and reduces radiated noise.
3. Connect the ground pins of the Bucks and filter capacitors together using generous component-side copper
fill as a pseudo-ground plane. Then, connect this to the ground-plane (if one is used) with several vias. This
reduces ground-plane noise by preventing the switching currents from circulating through the ground plane. It
also reduces ground bounce at the LP3905 by giving it a low-impedance ground connection.
4. Use wide traces between the power components and for power connections to the DC-DC converter circuit.
This reduces voltage errors caused by resistive losses across the traces.
5. Route noise sensitive traces, such as the voltage feedback path, away from noisy traces between the power
components. The voltage feedback trace must remain close to the Buck circuits and should be direct but
should be routed opposite to noisy components. This reduces EMI radiated onto the DC-DC converter’s own
voltage feedback trace. A good approach is to route the feedback trace on another layer and to have a
ground plane between the top layer and layer on which the feedback trace is routed. In the same manner for
the adjustable part it is desired to have the feedback dividers on the bottom layer.
6. Place noise sensitive circuitry, such as radio IF blocks, away from the DC-DC converter, CMOS digital blocks
and other noisy circuitry. Interference with noise-sensitive circuitry in the system can be reduced through
distance.
In mobile phones, for example, a common practice is to place the DC-DC converters on one corner of the board,
arrange the CMOS digital circuitry around it (since this also generates noise), and then place sensitive
preamplifiers and IF stages on the diagonally opposing corner. Often, the sensitive circuitry is shielded with a
metal pan and power to it is post-regulated to reduce conducted noise, using low-dropout linear regulators.
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Changes from Revision C (May 2013) to Revision D
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device
Status
(1)
Package Type Package Pins Package
Drawing
Qty
Eco Plan
(2)
Lead finish/
Ball material
MSL Peak Temp
Op Temp (°C)
Device Marking
(3)
(4/5)
(6)
LP3905SD-A3/NOPB
ACTIVE
WSON
NHL
14
1000
RoHS & Green
SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
3905-A3
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption.
Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of