SC1159
Programmable Synchronous DC/DC
Hysteretic Controller with VRM 8.5 VID Range
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Description
Features
The SC1159 is a synchronous-buck switch-mode controller designed for use in single ended power supply applications where efficiency is the primary concern. The
controller is a hysteretic type, with a user selectable hysteresis. The SC1159 is ideal for implementing DC/DC
converters needed to power advanced microprocessors
such as Pentium® llI and Athlon®, in both single and multiple processor configurations. Inhibit, under-voltage lockout and soft-start functions are included for controlled
power-up.
Programmable hysteresis
5 bit DAC programmable output (1.050V-1.825V)
On-chip power good and OVP functions
Designed to meet latest Intel specifications
Up to 95% efficiency
VIDs pulled up to +3.3V
Applications
SC1159 features include an integrated 5 bit D/A converter, temperature compensated voltage reference,
current limit comparator, over-current protection, and an
adaptive deadtime circuit to prevent shoot-through of
the power MOSFET during switching transitions. Power
good signaling, logic compatible shutdown, and over-voltage protection are also provided. The integrated D/A
converter provides programmability of output voltage
from 1.050V to 1.825V in 25mV increments.
Server Systems and Workstations
Pentium® III Core Supplies
AMD Athlon® Core Supplies
Multiple Microprocessor Supplies
Voltage Regulator Modules
The SC1159 high side driver can be configured as either
a ground-referenced or as a floating bootstrap driver.
The high and low side MOSFET drivers have a peak current rating of 2 amps.
Typical Application Circuit
+5V
R1
*
R3
*
1
IOUT
R10
1k
R9
10k
U1
SC1159CSW
PWRGD
PWRGD
28
"POWER GOOD"
R2
1k
2
R4
1k
DROOP
VID0
OCP
VID1
VHYST
VID2
C6
0.1
27
INHIB
3
4
R5
*
5
C1
0.1
R6
20k
C2
0.001
6
7
8
C3
0.1
9
+5V
10
C4
0.01
11
12
13
VREFB
VSENSE
VID3
VID25
AGND
INHIBIT
SOFTST
IOUTLO
N/C
LOSENSE
LODRV
HISENSE
LOHIB
BOOTLO
DRVGND
LOWDR
HIGHDR
BOOT
26
"INHIBIT"
24
L1
0.5uH
+
23
Cin
HF
22
DRV
VIN12V
Vin +5V/12V
_
C8
0.033
20
19
Q1
FDB6035AL
18
R12
1.0
17
L2
1.0uH
16
C9
1.0
15
+
Q2
FDB7030BL
R14
1.6
C5
Cin
Bulk
21
+12V
14
C7
0.1
R11
1k
25
Cout
Bulk
Cout
HF
1.05 to 1.825V
C10
_
R8
10k
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R7
*
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Exceeding the specifications below may result in permanent damage to the device, or device malfunction. Operation outside of the parameters specified
in the Electrical Characteristics section is not implied.
Parameter
Symbol
Maximum
Units
VINMAX
-0.3 to 14
V
BOOT to DRVGND
-0.3 to 25
V
BOOT to BOOTLO
-0.3 to 15
V
Digital Inputs
-0.3 to 7.3
V
±0.5
V
LOHIB to AGND
-0.3 to 14
V
LOSENSE to AGND
-0.3 to 14
V
IOTLO to AGND
-0.3 to 14
V
HISENSE to AGND
-0.3 to 14
V
VSENSE to AGND
-0.3 to 5
V
VIN12V
AGND to DRVGND
Continuous Power Dissipation, TA = 25°C
PD
1.2
W
Continuous Power Dissipation, TC = 25°C
PD
6.25
W
Operating Junction Temperature Range
TJ
0 to +125
°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering) 10 Sec.
TLEAD
300
°C
Storage Temperature
TSTG
-65 to 150
°C
DC Electrical Characteristics
Unless specified: 0 < TJ < 125°C, VIN = 12V
Parameter
Symbol
Supply Voltage Range
VIN12V
Supply Current (Quiescent)
High Side Driver Supply
Current (Quiescent)
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IINq
IBOOTq
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
11.4
12
13
V
INH = 5V, Vin above UVLO threshold during
start-up,
fsw = 200 kHz, BOOTLO = 0V,
C D H = C D L = 50pF
15
mA
INH = OV or Vin below UVLO threshold
during start-up,
BOOT = 13V, BOOTLO = 0V
2
mA
INH = 5V, VIN above UVLO threshold
during start-up,
fsw = 200kHz, BOOT = 13V, BOOTLO = 0V,
C D H = 50pF
5
mA
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DC Electrical Characteristics (Cont)
Unless specified: 0 < TJ < 125°C, VIN = 12V
Parameter
Symbols
Conditions
Min
11.4V < VIN12V< 12.6V, over full
VID range (see Output Voltage
Table)
-1.2
Typ
Max
Units
1.2
%
Reference/Voltage Identification
Reference Voltage Accuracy
VREF
VID0 - VID25mV High Threshold
Voltage
VTH(H)
VID0 - VID25mV Low Threshold
Voltage
VTH(L)
2.25
V
1
V
88
%VREF
Pow er Good
Undervoltage Threshold
Output Saturation Voltage
Hysteresis
VTH(PWRGD)
VSAT
82
IO = 5mA
VHYS(PWRGD)
0.5
V
10
mV
Over Voltage Protection
OVP Trip Point
Hysteresis
(1)
VOVP
12
VHYS(OVP)
15
20
10
%VOUT
mV
Soft Start
Charge Current
Discharge Current
ICHG
Idischg
VSS = 0.5V, resistance from VREFB
pin to AGND = 20kΩ, VREFB = 1.3V
Note: ICHG = (IVREFB / 5)
10.4
V(SS) = 1V
13
15.6
1
μA
mA
Inhibit Comparator
Start Threshold
Vstart(NH)
1
2.0
2.4
V
Start Threshold
VstartUVLO
9.25
10.25
11.25
V
Hysteresis
VhysUVLO
1.8
2.1
2.4
V
5
mV
VIN 12V UVLO
Hysteretic Comparator
Input Offset Voltage
VosHYSCMP
Input Bias Current
IbiasHYSCMP
1
uA
Hysteresis Accuracy
VHYS ACC
7
mV
Hysteresis Setting
VHYS SET
60
mV
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VDROOP pin grounded
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DC Electrical Characteristics (Cont.)
Unless specified: 0 < TJ < 125°C, VIN = 12V
Parameter
Symbols
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
8
mV
0.11
V
100
nA
Droop Compensation
Initial Accuracy
VDROOP ACC
VDROOP = 50 mV
Overcurrent Protection
OCP Trip Point
Input Bias Current
VOCP
0.09
0.1
IbiasOCP
High-Side VDS Sensing
Gain
Initial Accuracy
IOUT Source
IOUT Sink Current
VIOUT Voltage Swing
2
VIOUT
AC C
VHISENSE = 12V, VIOUTLO = 11.9V
6
mV
VIOUT = 0.5V, VHISENSE = 12V,
VIOUTLO = 11.5V
500
IsinkIOUT
VIOUT =0.05V, VHISENSE = 12V,
VIOUTLO = 12V
38
VIOUT(11)
VHISENSE = 11V, RIOUT = 10K Ω
0
3.75
V
VIOUT(4.5V)
VHISENSE = 4.5V, RIOUT = 10k Ω
0
2.0
V
VIOUT(3V)
VHISENSE = 3V, RIOUT = 10k Ω
0
1.0
V
IsourceIOUT
LOSENSE High Level Input Voltage
VihLOSENSE
VHISENSE = 4.5V (Note 1)
LOSENSE Low Level Input Voltage
VilLOSENSE
VHISENSE = 4.5V (Note 1)
Sample/Hold Resistance
V/V
RS/H
(Note 1)
μA
50
μA
2.85
50
V
65
1.8
V
80
Ω
Buffered Reference
VREFB Load Regulation
VldregREFB
10μA < IREFB < 500μA
2
mV
Deadtime Circuit (1)
LOHIB High Level Voltage
VihLOHIB
LOHIB Low Level Input Voltage
VilLOHIB
LOWDR High Level Input Voltage
VihLOWDR
LOWDR Low Level Input Voltage
VilLOWDR
2
V
1.0
2
V
V
1.0
V
9
V
Drive Regulator
DRV Voltage
VDRV
Load Regulation
VldregDRV
Short Circuit Current
IshortDRV
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11.4 < VIN12V < 12.6V, IDRV = 50mA
7
1mA < IDRV < 50mA
100
100
4
mV
mA
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DC Electrical Characteristics (Cont.)
Unless specified: 0 < TJ < 125°C, VIN = 12V
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
High-Side Output Driver
Peak Output Current
Equivalent Output
Resistance
IsrcHIGHDR
duty cycle < 2%, tpw < 100us,
TJ = 125°C
IsinkHIGHDR
VBOOT - VBOOTLO = 6.5V, VHIGHDR = 1.5V (src),
or VHIGHDR = 5V (sink)
RsrcHIGHDR
TJ = 125°C
VBOOT - VBOOTLO = 6.5V, VHIGHDR = 6V
RsinkHIGHDR
TJ = 125°C
VBOOT - VBOOTLO = 6.5V, VHIGHDR = 0.5V
IsrcLOWDR
duty cycle < 2%, tpw < 100us,
TJ = 125°C
VDRV = 6.5V, VLOWDR = 1.5V (src), or
VLOWDR = 5V (sink)
2
A
45
Ω
5
Low -Side Output Driver
Peak Output Current
IsinkLOWDR
Equivalent Output
Resistance
RsrcLOWDR
TJ = 125°C
VDRV = 6.5V, VLOWDR = 6V
RsinkLOWDR
TJ = 125°C
VDRV = 6.5V, VLOWDR = 0.5V
2
A
45
Ω
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AC Electrical Characteristics (Note 1)
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
150
250
ns
Hysteretic Comparators
Propagation Delay Time
from VSENSE to HIGHDR or
LOWDR (excluding
deadtime)
tHCPROP
10mV overdrive,
1.3V ≤ Vref ≤ 1.8V
HIGHDR rise/fall time
trHIGHDR
trHIGHDR
CI = 9nF, VBOOT = 6.5v, VBOOTLO = grounded,
TJ =125°C
60
ns
LOWDR rise/falltime
trLOWDR
tfLOWDR
CI = 9nF, VDRV = 6.5V,
TJ =125°C
60
ns
Output Drivers
Overcurrent Protection
Comparator Propagation
Delay Time
tOVPROP
Deglitch Time (Includes
comparator propagation
delay time)
tOVDGL
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1
2
5
μs
5
μs
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AC Electrical Characteristics (Cont.) (Note 1)
Parameter
Symbols
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Overvoltage Protection
Comparator Propagation Delay Time
tOVPROP
Deglitch Time (Includes comparator
protection delay time)
tOVDGL
1
1
μs
3
μs
VHISENSE = 12V, VIOUTLO pulsed
from 12V to 11.9V, 100ns rise
and fall times
2
μs
VHISENSE = 4.5V, VIOUTLO pulsed
from 4.5V to 4.4V, 100ns rise
and fall times
3
μs
VHISENSE = 3V, VIOUTLO pulsed
from 3.0V to 2.9V, 100ns rise
and fall times
3
μs
High-Side Vds Sensing
Response Time
tVDSRESP
Short Circuit Protection Rising Edge
Delay
tVDSRED
LOSENSE grounded
300
500
ns
Sample/Hold Switch turn-on/turn-off
Delay
tSWXDLY
3V < VHISENSE < 11V
VLOSENSE = VHISENSE
30
100
ns
Pow er Good
Comparator Propagation Delay
tPWRGD
1
μs
Softstart
Comparator Propagation Delay
tSLST
overdrive = 10mV
tNOL
CLOWDR = 9nF, 10% threshold on
LOWDR
560
900
ns
100
ns
400
ns
Deadtime
Driver Non-overlap Time
30
LODRV
Propagation Delay
TLODRVDLY
Note:
(1) Guaranteed, but not tested.
(2) This device is ESD sensitive. Use of standard ESD handling precautions is required.
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Test Circuit
Timing Diagram
Simplified Block Diagram
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Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
Device
TOP VIEW
(1)
SC1159SWTR
IOUT
1
28
PWRGD
DROOP
2
27
VID0
OCP
3
26
VID1
VHYST
4
25
VID2
VREFB
5
24
VID3
VSENSE
6
23
VID25
AGND
7
22
INHIBIT
SOFTST
8
21
IOUTLO
N/C
9
20
LOSENSE
LODRV
10
19
HISENSE
LOHIB
11
18
BOOTLO
DRVGND
12
17
HIGHDR
LOWDR
13
16
BOOT
DRV
14
15
VIN12V
P ackag e
Temp Range (TJ)
SO-28
0° to 125°C
SC1159EVB
Evaluation Board
Note:
(1) Only available in tape and reel packaging. A reel
contains 1000 devices.
(28 Pin SOIC)
Pin Descriptions
Pin #
Pin Name
1
IOUT
Current Out. The output voltage on this pin is proportional to the load current as measured
across the high side MOSFET, and is approximately equal to 2 x RDS(ON) x ILOAD.
DROOP
Droop Voltage. This pin is used to set the amount of output voltage set-point droop as a
function of load current. The voltage is set by a resistor divider between IOUT and AGND.
2
Pin Function
3
OCP
4
VHYST
Hysteresis Set Pin. This pin is used to set the amount of hysteresis required by a resistor
divider between VREFB and AGND.
5
VREFB
Buffered Reference Voltage (from VID circuitry).
6
VSENSE
7
AGND
8
SOFTST
9
NC
10
LODRV
Low Drive Control. Connecting this pin to +5V enables normal operation. When LOHIB is
grounded, this pin can be used to control LOWDR.
11
LOHIB
Low Side Inhibit. This pin is used to eliminate shoot-thru current.
12
DRVGND
13
LOWDR
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Over Current Protection. This pin is used to set the trip point for over current protection by a
resistor divider between IOUT and AGND.
Output Voltage Sense.
Small Signal Analog and Digital Ground.
Soft Start. Connecting a capacitor from this pin to AGND sets the time delay.
Not connected.
Power Ground. Insure output capacitor ground is connected to this pin.
Low Side Driver Output. Connect to gate of low side MOSFET.
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Pin Descriptions (Cont.)
Pin #
Pin Name
14
DRV
Drive Regulator for the MOSFET Drivers.
15
VIN12V
12V Supply. Connect to 12V power rail.
16
BOOT
Bootstrap. This pin is used to generate a floating drive for the high side FET driver.
17
HIGHDR
High Side Driver Output. Connect to gate of high side MOSFET.
18
BOOTLO
Bootstrap Low. In desktop applications, this pin connect to DRVGND.
19
HISENSE
High Current Sense. Connected to the drain of the high side FET,or the input side of a
current sense resistor between the input and the high side FET.
20
LOSENSE
Low Current Sense. Connected to the source of the high side FET, or the FET side of a
current sense resistor between the input and the high side FET.
21
IOUTLO
This is the sampling capacitors bottom leg. Voltage on this pin is voltage on the
LOSENSE pin when the high side FET is on.
22
INHIBIT
Inhibit. If this pin is grounded, the MOSFET drivers are disabled. Usually connected to
+5V through a pull-up resistor.
23
VID25
Programming Input .
24
VID3
Programming Input.
25
VID2
Programming Input.
26
VID1
Programming Input.
27
VID0
Programming Input .
28
PWRGD
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Pin Function
Power Good. This open collector logic output is high if the output voltage is within
15% of the set point.
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10
-
100mV
VSENSE
+
+
DEGLITCH
OCP
-
DEGLITCH
0.85VREF
+
1.15VREF
-
PWRGD
Q
Vcc
AGND
10V
-
+
UVLO
S
R
+
INHIBIT
2V
-
INH
BANDGAP
FAULT
50uA
IOUT
-
+
G=2
+ +
- -
-
+
FILTER
FILTER
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
VHYST VREFB
0.85VREF
HIGHDR
LOSENSE
DROOP VSENSE
VREF
VID0 VID2 VID25
VID1 VID3
VID
DAC
+
1.15VREF
SHUTDOWN
HISENSE IOUTLO
+
-
I(VREFB) / 5
VREF
RISING EDGE
DELAY
LOHIB
ANALOG BIAS
SOFTST
FILTER
PREREG
LODRV
LOWDR
REGULATOR
DRIVE
Vcc
DRVGND
LOWDR
BOOTLO
HIGHDR
BOOT
DRV
VIN12V
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Output Voltage Table
0 = GND, 1 = OPEN
VID25mV (2)
VID3 (1)
VID2 (1)
VID1 (1)
VIDO (1)
VDC (V)
0
0
1
0
0
1.05
1
0
1
0
0
1.075
0
0
0
1
1
1.10
1
0
0
1
1
1.125
0
0
0
1
0
1.15
1
0
0
1
0
1.175
0
0
0
0
1
1.20
1
0
0
0
1
1.225
0
0
0
0
0
1.25
1
0
0
0
0
1.275
0
1
1
1
1
1.30
1
1
1
1
1
1.325
0
1
1
1
0
1.35
1
1
1
1
0
1.375
0
1
1
0
1
1.40
1
1
1
0
1
1.425
0
1
1
0
0
1.45
1
1
1
0
0
1.475
0
1
0
1
1
1.50
1
1
0
1
1
1.525
0
1
0
1
0
1.55
1
1
0
1
0
1.575
0
1
0
0
1
1.60
1
1
0
0
1
1.625
0
1
0
0
0
1.65
1
1
0
0
0
1.675
0
0
1
1
1
1.70
1
0
1
1
1
1.725
0
0
1
1
0
1.75
1
0
1
1
0
1.775
0
0
1
0
1
1.80
1
0
1
0
1
1.825
NOTE:
(1) VID (3:0) correspond to legacy VRM 8.4 voltage levels for 1.3V - 1.8V.
(2) VID 25mV provides a 25mV increment.
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Applications Information - Functional Description
Reference/Voltage Identification
The reference/voltage identification (VID) section consists of a temperature compensated bandgap reference
and a 5-bit voltage selection network. The 5 VID pins
are TTL compatable inputs to the VID selection network.
They are internally pulled up to +3.3V generated from
the +12V supply by a resistor divider, and provide programmability of output voltage from 1.050V to 1.825V
in 25mV increments.
Refer to the Output Voltage Table for the VID code settings. The output voltage of the VID network, VREF is
within 1% of the nominal setting over the full input and
output voltage range and junction temperature range.
The output of the reference/VID network is indirectly
brought out through a buffer to the REFB pin. The voltage on this pin will be within 3mV of VREF. It is not recommended to drive loads with REFB other than setting
the hysteresis of the hysteretic comparator, because the
current drawn from REFB sets the charging current for
the soft start capacitor. Refer to the soft start section
for additional information.
Hysteretic Comparator
The hysteretic comparator regulates the output voltage
of the synchronous-buck converter. The hysteresis is
set by connecting the center point of a resistor divider
from REFB to AGND to the HYST pin. The hysteresis is
set by connecting the center point of a resistor divider
from REFB to AGND to the HYST pin. The hysteresis of
tne comparator will be equal to twice the voltage difference between REFB and HYST, and has a maximum value
of 60mV. The maximum propagation delay from the comparator inputs to the driver outputs is 250ns.
Low Side Driver
The low side driver is designed to drive a low RDS(ON) Nchannel MOSFET, and is rated for 2 amps source and
sink. The bias for the low side driver is provided internally from VDRV.
High Side Driver
The high side driver is designed to drive a low RDS(ON) Nchannel MOSFET, and is rated for 2 amps source and
sink current. It can be configured either as a ground
referenced driver or as a floating bootstrap driver. When
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configured as a floating driver, the bias voltage to the
driver is developed from the DRV regulator. The internal
bootstrap diode, connected between the DRV and BOOT
pins, is a Schottky for improved drive efficiency. The
maximum voltage that can be applied between the BOOT
pin and ground is 25V. The driver can be referenced to
ground by connecting BOOTLO to PGND, and connecting
+12V to the BOOT pin.
Deadtime Control
Deadtime control prevents shoot-through current from
flowing through the main power FETs during switching
transitions by actively controlling the turn-on times of the
FET drivers. The high side driver is not allowed to turn on
until the gate drive voltage to the low-side FET is below 2
volts, and the low side driver is not allowed to turn on
until the voltage at the junction of the 2 FETs (VPHASE) is
below 2 volts. An internal low-pass filter with an 11MHz
pole is located between the output of the low-side driver
(DL) and the input of the deadtime circuit that controls
the high-side driver, to filter out noise that could appear
on DL when the high-side driver turns on.
Current Sensing
Current sensing is achieved by sampling and holding the
voltage across the high side FET while it is turned on.
The sampling network consists of an internal 50Ω switch
and an external 0.033μF hold capacitor. Internal logic
controls the turn-on and turn-off of the sample/hold
switch such that the switch does not turn on until VPHASE
transitions high and turns off when the input to the high
side driver goes low. Thus sampling will occur only when
the high side FET is conducting current. The voltage at
the IO pin equals 2 times the sensed voltage. In applications where a higher accuracy in current sensing is required, a sense resistor can be placed in series with the
high side FET and the voltage across the sense resistor
can be sampled by the current sensing circuit.
Droop Compensation
The droop compensation network reduces the load transient overshoot/undershoot at VOUT, relative to VREF.
VOUT is programmed to a voltage greater than VREF equal
to VREF • (1+R7/R8) (see Typ. App. Circuit, Pg 1) by an
external resistor divider from VOUT to the VSENSE pin to
reduce the undershoot on VOUT during a low to high load
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current transient. The overshoot during a high to low
load current transient is reduced by subtracting the voltage that is on the DROOP pin from VREF. The voltage on
the IO pin is divided down with an external resistor divider, and connected to the DROOP pin. Thus, under
loaded conditions, VOUT is regulated to:
VOUT = VREF • (1+R7/R8) - IOUT • R2/(R1+R2).
Inhibit
The inhibit pin is a TTL compatible digital pin that is used
to enable the controller. When INH is low, the output
drivers are low, the soft start capacitor is discharged,
the soft start current source is disabled, and the controller is in a low IQ state. When INH goes high, the short
across the soft start capacitor is removed, the soft start
current source is enabled, and normal converter operation begins. When the system logic supply is connected
to INH, it controls power sequencing by locking out controller operation until the system logic supply exceeds
the input threshold voltage of the INH circuit; thus the
+12V supply and the system logic supply (either +5V or
3.3V) must be above UVLO thresholds before the controller is allowed to start up.
VIN
The VIN undervoltage lockout circuit disables the controller while the +12V supply is below the 10V start
threshold during power-up. While the controller is disabled, the output drivers will be low, the soft start capacitor will be shorted and the soft start current is disabled and the controller will be in a low IQ state. When
VIN exceeds the start threshold, the short across the
soft start capacitor is removed, the soft start current
source is enabled and normal converter operation begins. There is a 2V hysteresis in the undervoltage lockout circuit for noise immunity.
Soft Start
The soft start circuit controls the rate at which VOUT powers up. A capacitor is connected between SS and AGND
and is charged by an internal current source. The value
of the current source is proportional to the reference
voltage so the charging rate of CSS is also proportional to
the reference voltage. By making the charging current
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proportional to VREF, the power-up time for VOUT will be
independent of VREF. Thus, CSS can remain the same
value for all VID settings. The soft start charging current
is determined by the following equation: ISS = IREFB/5.
Where IREFB is the current flowing out of the REFB pin. It
is recommended that no additional loads be connected
to REFB, other than the resistor divider for setting the
hysteresis voltage. Thus these resistor values will determine the soft start charging current. The maximum current that can be sourced by REFB is 500μA.
Power Good
The power good circuit monitors for an undervoltage condition on VOUT. If VSENSE is 15% (nominal) below VREF,
then the power good pin is pulled low. The PWRGD pin is
an open drain output.
Overvoltage Protection
The overvoltage protection circuit monitors VOUT for an
overvoltage condition. If VSENSE is 15% above VREF,
than a fault latch is set and both output drivers are turned
off. The latch will remain set until VIN goes below the
undervoltage lockout value. A 1ms deglitch timer is included for noise immunity.
Overcurrent Protection
The overcurrent protection circuit monitors the current
through the high side FET. The overcurrent threshold is
adjustable with an external resistor divider between IO
and AGND, with the divider voltage connected to the OCP
pin. If the voltage on the OCP pin exceeds 100mV, then
a fault latch is set and the output drivers are turned off.
The latch will remain set until VIN goes below the
undervoltage lockout value. A 1ms deglitch timer is included for noise immunity. The OCP circuit is also designed to protect the high side FET against a short-toground fault on the terminal common to both power FETs
(VPHASE).
Drive Regulator
The drive regulator provides drive voltage to the low side
driver, and to the high side driver when the high side
driver is configured as a floating driver. The minimum
drive voltage is 7V. The minimum short circuit current is
100mA.
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+5V
R4
1k
0.001
0.001
R2
1k
C2
R3
4.3k
C1
R1
2k
14
C7
0.01
R7
100
R6
20k
C5
0.001
* R5
R8
10k
C6
0.1
R9
150
C4
0.1
C3
0.1
C8
2.2
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
C59
1.0
DRV
LOWDR
DRVGND
LOHIB
LODRV
N/C
SOFTST
AGND
VSENSE
VREFB
VHYST
OCP
DROOP
IOUT
U1
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BOOT
HIGHDR
BOOTLO
HISENSE
LOSENSE
IOUTLO
INHIBIT
VID25
VID3
VID2
VID1
VID0
PWRGD
J4
J3
J2
J1
J0
+12V
C14
2.2
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
R22
1.6
C13
1.0
R11
1k
R18
NS
R17
NS
Q4
FDB7030BL
R23
1.6
Q2
R21 FDB6035AL
1.0
R13
0
R12
1k
INHIB
PWRGD
0.0022
2pl.
R24,25
3.3
2pl.
C33,34
R19
0
C15-23
1.0
"INHIBIT"
"POWER GOOD"
R26,27
3.3
2pl.
C35,36
0.0022
2pl.
C12
22.0
R14,15,16
0
C10
0.1
C9
0.1
40A+ Evaluation Board
Q3
FDB7030BL
Q1
R20 FDB6035AL
1.0
D1
MBRA130L
C11
0.033
R10
10k
+5V
D2(opt)
MBRB2515L
L2
1.0uH@40A
C37-46
1500uF 6.3V
0.5uH
L1
C24-32
820uF 16V
+12V
GND/IN
_
C47-58
10.0
Vin +5V/12V
+
POS/IN
GND
+12V
GND/OUT
_
Vout
+
POS/OUT
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Typical Characteristics
VIN = 5V; IOUT = 0A to 40A
“Droop” & “Offset” Disabled
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
3%
2%
Regulation
Efficiency
VOUT = 1.8V
1%
0%
-1%
-2%
-3%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
5
10
15
Current, A
20
25
30
35
40
25
30
35
40
25
30
35
40
Current, A
3%
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2%
Regulation
Efficiency
VOUT = 1.5V
1%
0%
-1%
-2%
-3%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
40
5
10
15
20
Current, A
Current, A
3%
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2%
Regulation
Efficiency
VOUT = 1.1V
1%
0%
-1%
-2%
-3%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
40
10
15
20
Current, A
Current, A
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Typical Characteristics (Cont.)
VIN = 12V; IOUT = 0A to 40A
“Droop” & “Offset” Disabled
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
3%
2%
Regulation
Efficiency
VOUT = 1.8V
1%
0%
-1%
-2%
-3%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
5
10
15
Current, A
20
25
30
35
40
25
30
35
40
25
30
35
40
Current, A
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
3%
2%
Regulation
Efficiency
VOUT = 1.5V
1%
0%
-1%
-2%
-3%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
5
10
15
Current, A
20
Current, A
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
3%
2%
Regulation
Efficiency
VOUT = 1.1V
1%
0%
-1%
-2%
-3%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
Current, A
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10
15
20
Current, A
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Top Layer
Bottom Layer
Mid Layer
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Evaluation Board Artwork (Cont.)
Top Overlay
Bottom Overlay
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Materials List
Quantity
Reference
Part/Description
3
C1,C2,C5
0.001μF
6
C3,C4,C6,C7,C9,C10
1
Vendor
TDK, Murata, Taiyo-Yuden
0.1μF
any
C11
0.033μF
any
1
C 12
22μF
any
11
C13, C15-C23, C59
1μF
any
2
C8,C14
2.2μF
any
9
C 24 - C 32
820μF, 16V
10
C 37 - C 46
1500μF, 6.3V, thru hole
12
C 47 - C 58
10μF
any
4
C 33 - C 36
.0022μF
any
1
D1
1
SANYO P/N: 16MV820AX
SANYO P/N: 6R3MV1500AX
MBRA130L. Schottky
ON Semi
D2 (optional)
MBRB2515L
ON Semi
1
L1
0.5uH, Toroid
Micrometals P/N: T51-26C, 18 AWG
1
L2
1.0uH, Toroid
Magnetics, #77310, 3ts, 4 X 20 AWG
2
Q1,Q2
D2Pak, MOSFET
Fairchild P/N: FDB6035AL
2
Q3,Q4
D2Pak, MOSFET
Fairchild P/N: FDB7030BL
1
R1
2k
any
4
R2,R4,R11,R12
1k
any
1
R3
4.3k
any
1
R6
20k
any
1
R5
*150
any
1
R7
100
any
2
R8,R10
10k
any
1
R9
150
any
2
R20,R21
1
any
2
R22,R23
1.6
any
4
R24,R25,R26,R27
3.3
any
1
U1
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Layout Guidelines (See pg. 1)
1. Locate R8 and C2 close to pins 6 and 7.
2. Locate C1 close to pins 5 and 7.
3. Components connected to IOUT, DROOP, OCP, VHYST,
VREFB, VSENSE, and SOFTST should be referenced to
AGND.
4. The bypass capacitors C5 and C10 should be placed
close to the IC and referenced to DRVGND.
5. Locate bootstrap capacitor C13 close to the IC.
6. Place bypass capacitor close to Drain of the top FET and
Source of the bottom FET to be effective.
7. Route HISENSE and LOSENSE close to each other to
minimize induced differential mode noise.
8. Bypass a high frequency disturbance with ceramic
capacitor at the point where HISENSE is connected to Vin.
9. Input bulk capacitors should placed as close as possible
to the power FETs because of the very high ripple current
flow in this pass.
10. If Schottky diode used in parallel with a synchronous
(bottom) FET, to achieve a greater efficiency at lower Vout
settings, it needs to be placed next to the aforementioned
FET in very close proximity.
11. Since the feedback path relies on the accurate sampling
of the output ripple voltage, the best results can be achieved
by connecting the AGND to the ground side of the bulk
output capacitors.
12. DRVGND pin should be tight to the main ground plane
utilizing very low impedance connection, e.g., multiple vias.
13. In order to prevent substrate glitching, a small (0.5A)
Schottky diode should be placed in close proximity to the
chip with the cathode connected to BOOTLO and anode
connected to DRVGND.
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Contact Information
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Power Management Products Division
200 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
Phone: (805)498-2111 FAX (805)498-3804
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