IR3531
4+1 Phase Dual Output Control IC
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
Integrated 6.8V/0.8A Buck Regulator provides
bias to Control and Driver IC(s)
Adjustable switching frequency from 250 KHz up
to 1.5MHz per phase based on the synchronization
SCLK input
Sink and source tracking capability
Margining via SVID for both rails
Pre-bias compatible
Soft Stop capability
0.5% overall system set point accuracy
Voltage Mode Modulation for excellent transient
performance
Single NTC thermistor for current reporting, OC
Threshold, and Load Line thermal compensation
Complete protection including over-current,
over-voltage, over-temperature, open remote
sense and open control loop
Thermally enhanced 48L 7mm x 7mm MLPQ
package
The IR3531 control IC provides all the necessary control,
communication and protection to support compact dual
output power solutions up to 210W. The IR3531 can be
combined with either discrete IR3535 driver ICs and Direct
FetsTM or our IR35XX family of footprint compatible and
scalable PowIRstagesTM which integrate the MOSFETs and
driver into the same package.
The IR3531 provides overall system control and current
sharing while the Driver IC or power stages senses perphase current locally and communicates it to the Control
IC. The IR3531 has tri-state PWM outputs to allow diode
emulation during light load events.
The IR3531 provides a high performance transient solution
through classic voltage mode control and our non-linear
transient solutions, TurboTM and Body BrakingTM. TurboTM
automatically turns on all phases to minimize load turn-on
transients while Body BrakingTM automatically turns off the
low-side MOSFET to help dissipate stored inductor energy
at load turn-off.
RoHS compliant
IIN_R1
VDAC1
VDRP1
EA1
FB1
VO1
VOSEN1+
VOSEN1-
TRACK1
IIN4
IIN3
PIN DIAGRAM
PWM_R1
BASIC APPLICATION CIRCUIT
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
EN
1
36
VRHOT#
2
35
PWM4
VRRDY1
3
34
PWM3
VRRDY
4
VCC
5
SW
6
V12V
7
ALERT#
8
VCLK
BBR1#
33
TSENS
32
ROSC/OVP
31
ADDR
30
ICCP
29
SCLK
9
28
PWM2
VDIO
10
27
PWM1
PHSSHED
11
26
BBR#
IMON_R1
12
25
TRACK
IR3531
48 Pin 7 x 7 MLPQ
Top View
Figure 1: IR3531 Basic Application Circuit,
showing a 4+1 Configuration
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14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
IMON
VDAC
VN
VDRP
EA
PSC
FB
VO
VOSEN+
VOSEN-
IIN1
IIN2
49 GND
Figure 2: IR3531 Package Top View
IR3531
4+1 Phase Dual Output Control IC
ORDERING INFORMATION
IR3531 ― M
Package
PBF – Lead Free
TR – Tape and Reel
Tape & Reel Qty
Part Number
48 Lead MLPQ
(7x7 mm body)
100
IR3531-MPBF
48 Lead MLPQ
(7x7 mm body)
3000
IR3531-MTRPBF
1
1
PWM_R1
IIN_R1
VDAC1
VDRP1
EA1
FB1
VO1
VOSEN1+
VOSEN1-
TRACK1
IIN4
IIN3
Note : Samples only.
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
EN
1
36
BBR1#
VRHOT#
2
35
PWM4
VRRDY1
3
34
PWM3
VRRDY
4
33
TSENS
VCC
5
32
ROSC/OVP
SW
6
31
ADDR
V12V
7
30
ICCP
ALERT#
8
29
SCLK
VCLK
9
28
PWM2
VDIO
10
27
PWM1
PHSSHED
11
26
BBR#
25
TRACK
IR3531
48 Pin 7 x 7 MLPQ
Top View
49 GND
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
VDRP
EA
PSC
FB
VO
VOSEN+
VOSEN-
IIN1
IIN2
14
VN
13
VDAC
12
IMON
IMON_R1
Figure 3: Package Top View, Enlarged
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Figure 4: IR3531 Block Diagram
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4+1 Phase Dual Output Control IC
TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM
Figure 5: IR3531 Typical Application Diagram
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4+1 Phase Dual Output Control IC
IR3531
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
PIN #
PIN NAME
1
EN
2
VRHOT#
Open collector output of the VRHOT# comparator which drives low if Rail0 temperature exceeds
the programmed threshold. Connect external pull-up to bias.
3
VDRRY1
Open collector output that drives low during startup and under any external fault condition for
Rail1 regulator. Connect external pull-up to bias.
4
VDRRY
Open collector output that drives low during startup and under any external fault condition for
Rail0 regulator. Connect external pull-up to bias.
5
VCC
Bias buck regulator output, feedback pin, and bias input for internal circuitry.
6
SW
Switching node for bias buck regulator.
7
V12V
8
ALERT#
9
VCLK
SVID Clock Input. Clock is a high impedance input pin. It is driven by the open collector output of a
microprocessor and requires a pull-up resistor.
10
VDIO
SVID Data Input/Output. High impedance input when address, command or data bits are shifted in,
open drain output when acknowledging or sending data back to the microprocessor. Pin requires a
pull up resistor.
11
PHSSHED
Analog signal that represents the number of phases to be disabled. 0% to 25% VCC, no phases
disabled. 25% to 50% VCC, disable 1 phase. 50% to 75% VCC, disable 2 phases. 75% to 100% VCC,
disable 3 phases (if available).
12
IMON_R1
Voltage at this pin is proportional to Rail1 load current. It is also the input to the ADC for output
current register.
13
IMON
Voltage at this pin is proportional to Rail0 load current. It is also the input to the ADC for output
current register.
14
VDAC
Voltage Regulator Rail 0 reference voltage programmed by SVID. VDAC is also used as the A/D
reference during power up for pins ADDR/PSN, TSENS and ICCP.
15
VN
16
VDRP
17
EA
Output of the error amplifier for Rail0.
18
PSC
Node for Power Savings mode compensation input.
19
FB
Inverting input to the Error Amplifier for Rail0.
20
VO
Remote sense amplifier output for Rail0.
21
VOSEN+
Rail0 remote sense amplifier input. Connect to output at the load.
22
VOSEN-
Rail0 remote sense amplifier input. Connect to ground at the load.
23, 24, 37, 38
IIN1-4
Current signals from the driver IC-s of Rail0.
25
TRACK
External tracking reference for Rail0.
26
BBR#
Body-brakingTM bus for Rail0 driver ICs to disable synchronous switches.
27, 28,
34, 35
PWM1-4
29
SCLK
5
PIN DESCRIPTION
Enable input. Grounding this pin shuts down the voltage regulators. Do not float this pin as the
logic state will be undefined.
Power Supply input supply rail.
Output pin for SVID Alert# interrupt. Open collector output that drives low to notify the master.
Node for DCR thermal compensation network.
Buffered, scaled and thermally compensated current signal for Rail0. Connect an external resistor
to FB to program converter output impedance.
PWM outputs for Rail0. Each output is connected to the input of the driver IC. Connecting the
PWMx output to LGND disables the phase, allowing the IR3531 to operate as a 1, 2, 3, or 4 phase
controller.
Synchronization clock input. Program ROSC using ROSC vs. Frequency to match the SCLK frequency.
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PIN #
PIN NAME
30
ICCP
Program maximum load current for both Rail0 and Rail1.
31
ADDR
Programs SVID address for Rail0 and Rail1, discrete or coupled inductor operation for Rail0,
enable/disable turbo function for Rail0.
32
ROSC/OVP
33
TSENS
Pin for thermal network that senses the temperature of Rail0 and Rail1.
36
BBR1#
Body-brakingTM bus for Rail1 driver ICs to disable synchronous switches.
39
TRACK1
External tracking reference for Rail1.
40
VOSEN1-
Rail1 remote sense amplifier input. Connect to ground at the load.
41
VOSEN1+
Rail1 remote sense amplifier input. Connect to output at the load.
42
VO1
Remote sense amplifier output for Rail1.
43
FB1
Inverting input to the Error Amplifier for Rail1.
44
EA1
Output of the error amplifier for Rail1.
45
VDRP1
Buffered, scaled and thermally compensated current signal for Rail1. Connect an external resistor
to FB1 to program converter output impedance.
46
VDAC1
Buffered Rail1 reference voltage. Voltage can be margined via SVID.
47
IIN_R1
Current signal from Rail1 driver IC.
48
PWM_R1
49
GND
6
PIN DESCRIPTION
Connect a resistor to LGND to program oscillator frequency. Oscillator frequency equals switching
frequency per phase. ROSC/OVP pin is pulled up to VCC when an over voltage event occurs.
PWM output for Rail1.
Local Ground for internal circuitry and IC substrate connection.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Storage Temperature Range
-65°C To 150°C
Operating Junction Temperature
0°C To 150°C
ESD Rating
HBM Class 1C JEDEC Standard
MSL Rating
2
Reflow Temperature
260°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the
specifications are not implied.
PIN Number
PIN NAME
VMAX
VMIN
ISOURCE
ISINK
1
EN
3.5V
-0.3V
25mA
1mA
2
VRHOT#
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
50mA
3
VDRRY1
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
20mA
4
VDRRY
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
20mA
5
VCC
8V
-0.3V
1mA
20mA
6
SW
16V
-1.0V
3A
1mA
7
V12V
16V
-0.5V
1mA
1.5A
8
ALERT#
3.5V
-0.3V
1mA
50mA
9
VCLK
3.5V
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
10
VDIO
3.5V
-0.3V
1mA
50mA
11
PHSSHED
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
12
IMON_R1
3.5V
-0.3V
25mA
1mA
13
IMON
3.5V
-0.3V
25mA
1mA
14
VDAC
3.5V
-0.3V
5mA
35mA
15
VN
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
16
VDRP
VCC
-0.3V
35mA
1mA
17
EA
VCC
-0.3V
35mA
5mA
18
PSC
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
19
FB
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
20
VO
VCC
-0.3V
35mA
5mA
21
VOSEN+
VCC
-0.5V
5mA
1mA
22
VOSEN-
1.0V
-0.5V
5mA
1mA
23
IIN1
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
24
IIN2
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
25
TRACK
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
26
BBR#
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
5mA
27
PWM1
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
5mA
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PIN Number
PIN NAME
VMAX
VMIN
ISOURCE
ISINK
28
PWM2
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
5mA
29
SCLK
3.5V
-0.3V
1mA
5mA
30
ICCP
3.5V
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
31
ADDR
3.5V
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
32
ROSC
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
33
TSEN
3.5V
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
34
PWM3
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
5mA
35
PWM4
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
5mA
36
BBR1#
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
5mA
37
IIN3
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
38
IIN4
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
39
TRACK1
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
40
VOSEN1-
1.0V
-0.5V
5mA
1mA
41
VOSEN1+
VCC
-0.5V
5mA
1mA
42
VO1
VCC
-0.5V
35mA
5mA
43
FB1
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
44
EA1
VCC
-0.3V
35mA
5mA
45
VDRP1
VCC
-0.3V
35mA
1mA
46
VDAC1
3.5V
-0.3V
1mA
35mA
47
IIN_R1
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
48
PWM_R1
VCC
-0.3V
1mA
1mA
49
GND
N/A
N/A
20mA
1mA
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4+1 Phase Dual Output Control IC
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR RELIABLE OPERATION WITH MARGIN
The electrical characteristics table lists the spread of values guaranteed within the recommended operating conditions.
Typical values represent the median values, which are related to 25°C. Unless otherwise specified, these specifications
apply over: -0.3V ≤ VOSEN- ≤ 0.3V, 7.75KΩ ≤ ROSC ≤ 50.0 KΩ
Recommended V12V Range
10.8V
12
13.2V
V
Recommended VCC Range
6.6
6.8
7.0
V
VOSEN- and VOSEN1- to LGND offset
-0.3
0
0.3
V
ROSC Resistor Programming Range
7.75
50
KΩ
TJ
100
ºC
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
-0.5
-
0.5
%
0.8 ≤ VID < 1V
-5
-
+5
mV
0.25V ≤ VID < 0.8V
-8
-
+8
mV
Recommended Operating Junction Temperature
0
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
VDAC Reference
System Set-Point Accuracy
SETACC
VID ≥ 1V
Slew Rate – Fast Mode
VIDFAST
15
20
25
mV/µs
Slew Rate – Slow Mode
VIDSLOW
3.75
5
6.25
mV/µs
Default VBOOT Rail 0
VBOOT0
Note 3
-
1.5
-
V
Default VBOOT Rail 1
VBOOT1
Note 3
-
1.5
-
V
VROSC
ROSC = 24.5 KΩ
0.570
0.595
0.620
V
DACOFF
V(VDAC, VDAC1) ― VID code +
VID offset, 0.25V ≤
V(VDAC, VDAC1) ≤ 1.52V,
< 1mA load
-15
0
15
mV
0.25V ≤ V(VDAC1) ≤ 1.52V
0.3
0.44
0.6
0.25V ≤ V(VDAC) ≤ 1.52V
0.9
1.65
2.4
0.5V ≤ V(VDAC1) ≤ 1.52V
2
13
20
0.5
1.5
2
3
15
30
0.5
1.5
3
Unity Gain Bandwidth
-
3.5
-
MHz
Slew Rate
-
1.5
-
V/µs
-14
0
14
mV
Oscillator (Note 4)
ROSC Voltage
VDAC Buffer Amplifier
Input Outset Voltage
Source Current
DACSRC
Sink Current
DACSNK
V(VDAC1) = 0.25V
0.5V ≤ V(VDAC) ≤ 1.52V
V(VDAC) = 0.25V
mA
mA
Thermal Compensation Amplifier (VDRP)
Output Offset Voltage
9
VDRPOUTOFF
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0.25V ≤ V(VDAC) ≤ 1.52V,
IR3531
4+1 Phase Dual Output Control IC
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
Req/R2 = 2
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
mA
Source Current
VDRPSRC
0.25V ≤ V(VDAC) ≤ 1.52V
3
8
15
Sink Current
VDRPSNK
0.5V ≤ V(VDRP) ≤ 1.52V
0.2
0.4
0.7
0.175
0.25
0.4
2
4.5
7
MHz
-
5.5
-
V/µs
-2
0
2
µA
VID = 250 mV
250
350
385
mV
VID = 1.52 V
2
2.15
2.26
V
VID = 250 mV, SF = 500 kHz
60
151
200
VID = 1.52 V, SF = 500 kHz
220
409
480
PS2COTMIN1
VID = 250 mV, SF = 500 kHz
50
100
200
PS2COTMAX1
VID = 1.52 V, SF = 500 kHz
220
358
480
PS1DELAY
PS0 to PS1 only
-
8
-
PWM
Cycle
V(VDRP) = 0.25V
Req/R2 = 2, Note 1
Unity Gain Bandwidth
Slew Rate
V(VN) = 2 V
VN Bias Current
mA
Power Savings Mode Operation
PS2/PS3 Turn-on Threshold
PS2/PS3 Pulse Width Rail0
PS2/PS3 Pulse Width Rail1
PS Mode Enter Delay
PS2THRSH
PS2COT0
ns
ns
Enable Input
Rising Threshold
ENRISE
625
650
675
mV
Falling Threshold
ENFALL
575
600
625
mV
Hysteresis
ENHYST
Bias Current
ENBIAS
Blanking Time
25
50
75
mV
0V ≤ V(ENABLE) ≤ 3.3V
-5
0
5
µA
Noise Pulse < 100ns will not
register an ENABLE state change.
Note 1
75
250
400
ns
15
50
90
mV
-
1
-
MHz
-
1
-
µs
1.00
-2
1.09
0
1.145
2
V
%
-75
0
75
mV
3
8
15
mA
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.175
0.25
0.375
-
9
-
V/V
IMONx Current Report Amplifier
Output Offset Voltage
IMONOFF
Unity Gain Bandwidth
VDRP–VDAC = 0, 225, 450,
900mV
Note 1
Input Filter Time Constant
Max Output Voltage
IMONMAX
Current Report A/D Accuracy
IMONACC
VDRP–VDAC = 900mV
VDRP1OFF
0V≤ V(IIN_R1) - V(VDAC1) ≤ 0.2V
0.25V ≤ V(IIN_R1) - V(VDAC1) ≤
1.52V
Rail1 VDRP Amplifier
Output Outset Voltage
Source Current
VDRP1SRC
VDRP1SNK
Sink Current
0.25V ≤ V(VDAC1) ≤ 1.52V
0.5V≤ V(VDRP1) ≤ 1.52V
mA
Closed Loop Gain
V(VDRP1) = 0.25V
Note 1
Unity Gain Bandwidth
Note 1
0.8
1.5
3
MHz
Slew Rate
Note 1
-
5.5
-
V/µs
Error Amplifier
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4+1 Phase Dual Output Control IC
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Input Offset Voltage
CONDITIONS
Note 2 (test mode only)
FB Bias Current
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
-
0
-
mV
-1
0
1
µA
DC Gain
Note 1
100
110
120
dB
Unity Gain Bandwidth
Note 1
20
30
40
MHz
Note 1
Slew Rate
7
12
20
V/µs
Sink Current
EASRC
0.40
0.85
1.35
mA
Source Current
EASNK
5
8
12
mA
Maximum Voltage
EAMAX
500
925
1100
mV
Minimum Voltage
EAMIN
-
120
250
mV
Open Voltage Loop Detection
Threshold
EAOPENTHR
100
300
1100
mV
Open Loop Detection Delay
EAOPENDEL
-
8
-
PWM
PS2 Clamp Voltage
EAPS2CLMP
-240
-70
-10
mV
Measure V(VCC) – V(EA), V(EA1)
Measure V(VCCx) - V(EA), V(EA1),
Relative to Error Amplifier
maximum voltage
V(EA), V(EA1) = V(VCC) to
VRRDY = low
With respect to VDAC
Phase Firing Comparators
Input Offset
KEEPOFF
-30
0
30
mV
Propagation Delay
KEEPDEL
-
-
320
ns
µA
Phase Shedding Comparators
Bias Current
PHSDBIAS
Threshold
PHSDTHRS
-2
0
2
Comparator 1
1.3
1.7
2.0
Comparator 2
3.0
3.4
3.85
Comparator 3
4.8
5.1
5.55
42
52.5
57
mV/
%DC
55
70
ns
V
PWM Comparator
PWM Ramp Slope
PWMSLP
V12V= 12V
Minimum Pulse Width
PWMMIN
Note 1
Input Offset Voltage
PWMOFF
Note 1
-5
0
5
mV
SAAOFF
Note 1
-3
0
3
mV
SAAGAIN
CSIN+ = CSIN- = DACIN, Note 1
4
5.0
6
V/V
Note 1
4
8.5
17
kHz
100
180
22 0
mV
-220
-160
-100
mV
1.615
1.65
1.67
V
100
130
150
mV
-
90
180
ns
Share Adjust Amplifier
Input Offset Voltage
Gain
Unity Gain Bandwidth
Maximum PWM Ramp
Floor Voltage
Minimum PWM Ramp
Floor Voltage
MINFLOOR
MAXFLOOR
IOUT = DACIN – 200mV
Measure relative to floor voltage
IOUT = DACIN + 200mV
Measure relative to floor voltage
Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Comparators
Threshold at Power-up
OVPPUP
Threshold during Normal
Operation
OVPTHR
Propagation Delay to OVP
OVPPROP
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Compare to VID Voltage +
VID offset
Measure time from V(FB), V(FB1)
> VID voltage + VID offset (250mV
overdrive) to V(PWM) transition
to > 0.5 * V(VCC)
IR3531
4+1 Phase Dual Output Control IC
PARAMETER
Turbo Circuit
Activation Threshold Voltage
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
TURBACT
Note 1
Compare to EA, Note 1
Turbo Comparator Hysteresis
TURBHYST
Note 1
Note 1
Filter Time Constant
TURBTIME
Note 1
Note 1
Turbo Pulse Width
TURBPW
500kHz 600mV Peak sine wave
on EAIN, measure GATEH pulse
width
Peak Detect Reset
Time Constant
TURBRESET
Over-Current Comparator
Input Filter Time Constant
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
-
390
-
mV
-
90
-
mV
-
8
-
µs
115
230
280
ns
-
400
-
ns
-
2
-
µs
Over-Current Threshold
OCTHRSH
VDRP-VDAC, VDRP1-VDAC1
0.94
1.08
1.18
V
OC Threshold PSI Reduction
Factor
OCPSI
PSI mode, 4ph to 2ph, 2ph to 1ph
450
540
610
PSI mode, 3ph to 1ph
310
360
410
3ph to 2ph
640
720
800
PSI mode, 4ph to 1ph
220
270
310
4ph to 3ph
690
800
900
Delay to OC shutdown
225
256
285
µs
-
4096
-
µs
VCCSTART
5.5
5.85
6.4
V
VCC UVL Stop
VCCSTOP
4.85
5.2
5.65
V
VCC UVL Hysteresis
VCCHYST
515
650
830
mV
OC Delay Time
OCDELAY
OC Hiccup Time
Relaxation Delay
VCC Undervoltage
VCC UVL Start
VRRDY Output
Output Voltage
mV
VRRDYLO
I(VRRDY, VDRRY1) = 4mA
-
150
300
mV
Leakage Current
VRRDYLEAK
V(VRRDY, VDRRY1) = 5.5V
-
0
10
µA
VCC Activation Voltage
VRRDYVCC
1
2
3.6
V
VO-VDAC Undervoltage
Threshold
VOUVRISE
I(VDRRY, VDRRY1) = 4mA,