SC2616
Complete DDR Power Solution
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Description
Features
The SC2616 is a fully integrated DDR power solution providing power for the VDDQ and the VTT rails. The SC2616
also completely adheres to the ACPI sleep state power
requirements. A synchronous buck controller provides
the high current of the VDDQ at high efficiency, while a
linear sink/source regulator provides the termination
voltage with 2 Amp Source/Sink capability. This approach
makes the best trade-off between cost and performance.
Additional logic and UVLOs complete the functionality of
this single chip DDR power solution in compliance with
SLP_S3 and SLP_S5 motherboard signals.
High efficiency (90%) switcher for VDDQ supplies
20 Amps
High current gate drives
Single chip solution complies fully with ACPI power
The SC2616 is capable of sourcing up to 20A at the
switcher output, and 2A source/sink at the VTT output.
The MLP package provides excellent thermal impedance
while keeping small footprint. VDDQ current limit as well
as 3 independent thermal shutdown circuits assure safe
operation under all fault conditions.
sequencing specifications
Internal S3 state LDO supplies high standby VDDQ
current (0.65 Amp Min.)
ACPI sleep state controlled
2 Amp VTT source/sink capability
UVLO on 5V and 12V
Indepent thermal shutdown for VDDQSTBY and VTT
Fast transient response
18 pin MLP package
Applications
Power solution for DDR memory per ACPI
motherboard specification
High speed data line termination
Memory cards
Typical Application Circuit
5VCC
R1
12VCC
Q1
5VSBY
R3
R9
Cin
C8
U1
16
0
4
C18
SC2616
5VCC
12VCC
TG
5VSBY
BG
PGND
11
SLP_S3#
10
SLP_S5#
SLP_S3
VDDQSTBY
SLP_S5
VDDQIN
FB
LGN D
PAD
VTT
VTT
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0
VDDQ
0
0
15
14
R7
Q3
L1
Cout
13
7
8
0
1
2
5
R5
0
6
C15
C14
C6
0
Q2
9
1k
VTT
3
0.1uF
R2
COMP
AGN D
C5
VTTSNS
19
17
SS/EN
12
18
R4
R8
1k
0
0
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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
Supply Voltage, 5VCC to AGND
V 5V C C
7
V
Supply Voltage, 12VCC to AGND
V 12V C C
15
V
Standby Input Voltage
V 5V S B Y
7
V
I/O
5VSTBY +0.3, AGND -0.3
V
0.3
V
IO(VTT)
±3
A
Operating Ambient Temperature Range
TA
0 to 70
°C
Operating Junction Temperature
TJ
125
°C
Thermal Resistance Junction to Ambient
θJA
25
° C/W
Thermal Resistance Junction to Case
θJC
4
° C/W
Storage Temperature
TSTG
-65 to 150
°C
TG/BG DC Voltage
12Vcc + 0.3, AGND -0.5
V
TG/BG AC Voltage, t ≤ 100ns
12Vcc + 1.0, AGND -2.0
V
2
kV
Inputs
AGND to PGND or LGND
VTT Output Current
ESD Rating (Human Body Model)
ESD
Electrical Characteristics
Unless specified: TA = 25°C, 12VCC = 12V, 5VCC = 5V, 5VSBY = 5V.
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
5V Supply Voltage
V 5V C C
4.5
5
5.5
V
12V Supply Voltage
V 12V C C
10
12
14
V
5V Standby Voltage
V 5V S B Y
4.5
5
5.5
V
Quiescent Current
IQ(5VSBY)
S 0, S 5
5.2
mA
S3, IDDQSTBY = 0
7.8
mA
SLP_S3 Threshold
TTL
V
SLP_S5 Threshold
TTL
V
50
µA
SLP_S3/SLP_S5 Input Current
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Electrical Characteristics (Cont.)
Unless specified: TA = 25°C, 12VCC = 12V, 5VCC = 5V, 5VSBY = 5V.
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
8
9.2
10
V
12VCC Under Voltage Lockout
UVLO12VCC
5VCC Under Voltage Lockout
UVLO5VCC
2.5
V
VREF
1.25
V
Feedback Reference
Feedback Current
IFB
VFB = 1.25V
0.5
µA
SS/EN Shutdown Threshold
VEN(TH)
0.3
V
Thermal Shutdown
TJ-SHDN
150
°C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
TJ-HYST
10
°C
0.2
%
Sw itcher
Load Regulation
IVDDQ = 0A to 10A; S0
Oscillator Frequency
fOSC
Soft Start Current
ISS
225
250
275
25
Duty Cycle
0
KHz
µA
95
%
80
%
Overcurrent Trip Voltage
VTRIP
% of VDDQ Setpoint
Top Gate Rise Time
TGR
Gate capacitance = 4000pF
25
nS
Top Gate Fall Time
TGF
Gate capacitance = 4000pF
25
nS
Bottom Gate Rise Time
BGR
Gate capacitance = 4000pF
35
nS
Bottom Gate Fall Time
BGF
Gate capacitance = 4000pF
35
nS
50
nS
0.8
mS
38
dB
5
MHz
±60
µA
Dead Time
td
Error Amplifier Transconductance
GM
Error Amplifier Gain @ DC
A EA
Error Amplifier Bandwidth
GBW
20
RCOMP = open
Error Amplifier Source/Sink Current
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Electrical Characteristics (Cont.)
Unless specified: TA = 25°C, 12VCC = 12V, 5VCC = 5V, 5VSBY = 5V.
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
VRAMP
Peak to Peak
IVDDQSTBY
DC current
∆ V/∆I
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Sw itcher (Cont.)
PWM Ramp
0.55
V
S TB Y LD O
Output Current
Load Regulation
Current Limit
650
750
850
mA
IVDDQ = 0A to 460mA; S3
0.3
0.5
%
ILIM
S LP _S 3 = 0
2.3
VTT
VVDDQSTBY = 2.500V
1.237 1.250 1.267
IVTT = 1.8A to -1.8A
1.225 1.250 1.275
A
V TT LD O
Output Voltage
Source and Sink Currents
Load Regulation
∆ VTT/ ∆I
Error Amplifier Gain
AEA_VTT
Current Limit
VTTILIM
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IVTT
IVTT =+1.8A to -1.8A
±0.5
75
SLP_S3 = high (sink)
3
SLP_S3 = high (source)
3
4
V
±2
A
±1.0
%
dB
A
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Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
TOP VIEW
FB
1
18
SS/EN
VTTSNS
2
17
COMP
LGND
3
16
12VCC
5VSBY
4
15
TG
VTT
5
14
BG
VTT
6
13
PGND
VDDQSTBY
7
12
AGND
VDDQIN
8
11
SLP_S3
5VCC
9
10
SLP_S5
Part Numbers
P ackag e
SC2616MLTR(1)
MLP-18
Note:
(1) Only available in tape and reel packaging. A reel
contains 3000 devices.
(18 Pin MLP)
Note: Pin 19 is the thermal Pad on the bottom
of the device
Pin Descriptions
Pin #
Pin Name
1
FB
2
VTTSNS
3
LGND
VTT return. Connect to point of load return. The trace connecting to this pin must be able to carry
2A of current.
4
5V S B Y
Bias supply for the chip. Connect to 5V standby.
5, 6
VTT
7
Pin Function
Feedback for the STBY LDO and the switcher for VDDQ.
VTT LDO feedback and remote sense input.
VTT output. Connect to point of load. The trace connecting to this pin must be able to carry 2A
of current
VDDQSTBY S3 VDDQ output. Provision must be made to prevent the VDDQSTBY supply from back feeding
the input supply (see typical application schematic). Traces connecting to this pin must be
capable of carring 0.85A of current.
8
VDDQIN
9
5V C C
10
S LP _S 5
Connect to SLP_S5 signal from motherboard.
11
S LP _S 3
Connect to SLP_S3 signal from motherboard.
12
AGND
Analog ground.
13
PGND
Gate drive return. Keep this pin close to bottom FET source.
14
BG
Bottom gate drive.
15
TG
Top gate drive.
16
12V C C
Supply to the upper and lower gate drives.
17
COMP
Compensation pin for the PWM transconductance amplifier.
18
SS/EN
Soft start capacitor to AGND. Pull low to less than 0.3V to disable the controller.
19
TH_PAD
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VDDQ power input to VTT LDO. The trace connecting to this pin must be able to carry 2 A of
current.
Supply to the lnternal logic
Copper pad on bottom of chip used for heatsinking. This pin must be connected to ground plane
under IC. (See application information).
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Block Diagram
E/A
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Timing Diagram
UVLO
5V,12V Rails
SLP_S3
SLP_S5
1.25V
1.0V
0.3V
SS/EN
Internal
PGOOD
TG
BG
VDDQSTBY
VTT
Vddqsb
Vddqsw
VDDQ
S5
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S3
7
S0
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Applications Information
supplies(5V and 12V), since both supplies have to be
higher than their UVLO thresholds for proper start-up.
Description
The Semtech SC2616 DDR power supply controller offers
a switching and linear regulator combination to provide
the necessary functions to comply with S3 and S5 sleep
state signals generated by the Desktop Computer
Motherboards. VDDQ supply, and VTT termination voltage
are supplied to the Memory bus during S0 (normal
operation) state. During S0, VDDQ is supplied via the
Switching regulator, sourcing high output currents to the
VDDQ bus as well as supplying the termination supply
current. The SC2616 is capable of driving a 4000pf
capacitor in 25ns (typical, top gate). This drive capability
allows 15-20A DC load on the VDDQ supply. The VTT
termination voltage is an internal sink/source linear
regulator, which during S0 state receives its power from
the VDDQ bus. It is capable of sourcing and sinking 2
Amps (max). The current limit on this pin is set to 3 Amps
(typical).
Initial Conditions and Event Sequencing
The main switcher will start-up in Asynchronous Mode
when the voltage on SS/EN pin is greater than ~0.3V.
The SS/EN will go high only after the 5Vcc and 12Vcc are
higher than their respective UVLO thresholds. The switcher
achieves maximum duty cycle when SS/EN reaches
0.8V. When the SS/EN equals 1.25V, the synchronous
FET will also be activated.
When the SLP_S5 and SLP_S3 go high for the first time,
the VDDQ is supplied by the switcher, thus removing the
burden of charging the output capacitors via the linear
regulator. An internal latch guarantees that the supply
goes through S0 state for the first time.
During a transition from S3 to S0, where the 5V and 12V
rails and subsequently the SS/EN pin go high, the internal
VDDQ standby supply will remain ”on” until SS/EN has
reached 1V, at which point only the switcher is supplying
VDDQ , and the internal “power good” indicator goes
high.
Output Current and PCB layout
The current handling capacity of SC2616 depends upon
the amount of heat the PC board can sink from the
SC2616 thermal pad. (See thermal considerations). The
PC board layout must take into consideration the high
current paths, and ground returns for both the VDDQ
and VTT supply pins. VTT, LGND, VDDQ, 5VCC and PGND
traces must also be routed using wide traces to minimize
power loss and heat in these traces, based on the current
handling requirements.
The “Memory” activity should be slaved off the “Power
OK” signal from the Silver Box supply, and since the
“Power OK” is asserted after all supplies are within close
tolerance of their final values, the VDDQ switcher should
have been running for some time before the memory is
activated. This is true for typical SS/EN capacitor values
(10nf to 220nf). Thus during transitions from S3 to S0,
the concern that the VDDQ Standby supply may have to
provide high currents before the switcher is activated is
alleviated.
S3 and S5 States
During S3 and S5 sleep states, the operation of the VDDQ
and VTT supplies is governed by the internal sequencing
logic in strict adherence with motherboard specifications.
The timing diagram demonstrates the state of the
controller, and each of the VDDQ and VTT supplies during
S3 and S5 transitions. When SLP_S3 is low, the VDDQ
supplies the “Suspend To RAM” current of 650 mA (min)
to maintain the information in memory while in standby
mode. The VTT termination voltage is not needed during
this state, and is thus tri-stated during S3. Once SLP_S3
goes high, the VDDQ switcher recovers and takes control
of the VDDQ supply voltage. When SLP_S5 and SLP_S3
are both pulled low, all supplies shut down. The SS/EN
pin must be pulled low (
There are three independent Thermal Shutdown
protection circuits in the SC2616: the VDDQ linear
regulator, the VTT source regulator, and the VTT sink
regulator. If any of the three regulators’ temperature
rises above the threshold, that regulator will turn off
independently, until the temperature falls below the
thermal shutdown limit.
where
VA = VIN − VO for negative transients (load application)
and
VA = VO for positive transients (load release)
values for positive and negative transients must be calculated seperately and the worst case value chosen. For
Capacitor values, the calculated value should be doubled
to allow for duty cycle limitation and voltage drop issues.
OUTPUT INDUCTOR - A good starting point for output
filter component selection is to choose an inductor value
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Applications Information (Cont.)
The task here is to properly choose the compensation
network for a nicely shaped loop-gain Bode plot. The
following design procedures are recommended to accomplish the goal:
Compensation Components
Gpwm
L
EA
R
Vbg
1.25Vdc
R1
Rc
Vin
C
Co
(1) Calculate the corner frequency of the output filter:
Ro
R2
The control model of SC2616 can be depicted in Fig. 1.
This model can also be used in Spice kind of simulator to
generate loop gain Bode plots. The bandgap reference
is 1.25 V and trimmed to +/-1% accuracy. The desired
output voltage can be achieved by setting the resistive
divider network, R1 and R2.
The error amplifier is transconductance type with fixed
gain of:
0.0008A
⋅
V
The compensation network includes a resistor and a capacitor in series, which terminates from the output of
the error amplifier to the ground.
This device uses voltage mode control with input voltage
feed forward. The peak-to-peak ramp voltage is proportional to the input voltage, which results in an excellent
performance to reject input voltage variation. The PWM
gain is inversion of the ramp amplitude, and this gain is
given by:
G pwm
2⋅ π⋅ L⋅ C o
F esr :=
V ramp
The total control loop-gain can then be derived as
follows:
L
Ro
2
s . L. C o . 1
2⋅ π⋅ R c⋅ C o
F esr <
F sw
5
If this condition is not met, the compensation structure
may not provide loop stability. The solution is to add
some electrolytic capacitors to the output capacitor bank
to correct the output filter corner frequency and the ESR
zero frequency. In some cases, the filter inductance may
also need to be adjusted to shift the filter corner
frequency. It is not recommended to use only high frequency multi-layer ceramic capacitors for output filter.
(4) Choose the loop gain cross over frequency (0 dB frequency). It is recommended that the crossover frequency
is always less than one fifth of the switching frequency :
F x_over ≤
F sw
5
If the transient specification is not stringent, it is better
to choose a crossover frequency that is less than one
tenth of the switching frequency for good noise immunity.
The resistor in the compensation network can then be
calculated as:
⎛ F esr ⎞
R :=
⋅⎜
G pwm ⋅ V in⋅ G m ⎝ F o ⎠
1 s. R c. C o
1 s. R c. C o
1
(3) Check that the ESR zero frequency is not too high.
1
where the ramp amplitude (peak-to-peak) is 0.55 volts
when input voltage is 5 volts.
1 s. R. C .
T( s) T o .
s. R. C
1
(2) Calculate the ESR zero frequency of the output filter
capacitor:
Fig. 1. SC2616 control model.
G m :=
F o :=
1
Rc
2
⎛ F x_over ⎞ ⎛ V o ⎞
⋅⎜
⎝ F esr ⎠ ⎝ V bg ⎠
⋅⎜
Ro
when
where
⎛ V bg ⎞
F o < F esr < F x_over
T o := G m⋅ G pwm ⋅ V in⋅ R ⋅ ⎜
⎝ Vo ⎠
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or
Step 1. Output filter corner frequency
⎛ Fo ⎞
R :=
⋅⎜
G pwm ⋅ V in⋅ G m ⎝ F esr ⎠
1
2
⎛ F x_over ⎞ ⎛ V o ⎞
⋅⎜
⎝ F o ⎠ ⎝ V bg ⎠
Fo = 1.13 KHz
⋅⎜
Step 2. ESR zero frequency:
when
Fesr = 4.019 KHz
F esr < F o < F x_over
Step 3. Check the following condition:
(5) The compensation capacitor is determined by choosing the compensator zero to be about one fifth of the
output filter corner frequency:
F esr <
F sw
5
Which is satisfied in this case.
F zero
F o
1
.
.
.
2 π R F
C
Step 4. Choose crossover frequency and calculate
compensator R:
5
(6) The final step is to generate the Bode plot, either by
using the simulation model in Fig. 1 or using the equations provided here with Mathcad. The phase margin
can then be checked using the Bode plot. Usually, this
design procedure ensures a healthy phase margin.
An example is given below to demonstrate the procedure introduced above. The parameters of the power
supply are given as:
V
V
I
F
in
o
o
sw
Fx_over = 50 KHz
zero
R = 43.197 KΩ
Step 5. Calculate the compensator C:
C = 16.287 nF
Step 6. Generate Bode plot and check the phase margin.
In this case, the phase margin is about 85°C that ensures the loop stability. Fig. 2 shows the Bode plot of the
loop.
:= 5 V
:= 2.5 V
:= 20 A
:= 250 KHz
L := 3 µH
C
R
R
R
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:= 6600 µF
c
:= 0.006 Ω
1
:= 1.0 KΩ
2
:= 1.0 KΩ
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Loop Gain Mag (dB)
100
mag ( i )
50
0
50
10
100
Fi
4
1 . 10
5
1 . 10
6
1 . 10
Loop Gain Phase (Degree)
0
phase ( i )
3
1 . 10
45
90
135
180
10
100
3
1 . 10
Fi
4
1 . 10
5
1 . 10
6
1 . 10
Fig. 2. Bode plot of the loop
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Evaluation Board Schematic
5VCC
5VCC
5VSBY
0
C13
1uF
8
VDDQ
C17
1uF
BG
VTT
PGND
VDDQSTBY AGND
VDDQIN
5VCC
SLP_S3
SLP_S5
15
L1 3uH
Q3
14
13
R7
2R2
12
11
10
VDDQ
0
0
R6
2R2
C16
1n
C9
C10
C11
C12
R5
1k
FB
R8
1k
SLP_S3
SLP_S5
0
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R9
2R2
0 5VCC 0
C18
1uF
19
0
9
VTT
2R2
4 .7 u F /6 .3 V
7
TG
16
R4
4 .7 u F /6 .3 V
6
5VSBY
C8 0
1uF
Q2
C4
3 3 0 0 u F /6 .3 V
1 5 0 0 u F /6 .3 V
C15
4.7uF
12VCC
17
R3
2R2
C3
3 3 0 0 u F /6 .3 V
5
LGND
R2
43K
IP P 06N 03LA
VTT
COMP
PAD
4
VTTSNS
18
C2
4 .7 u F /6 .3 V
0
3
SS/EN
C1
1 5 0 0 u F /6 .3 V
2
FB
12VCC
1 5 0 0 u F /6 .3 V
1
0
1 5 0 0 u F /6 .3 V
U1
C7
C19
IP D 09N 03LA
FB
C6
15n
non pop.
0
0.1uF
C5
C14
2R2
R13
2.2R
Q1
R1
4 .7 u F /6 .3 V
12VCC
IP D 1 3 N 0 3 L
1N 4148
D1
0
Guidelines for Layout of DDR Supply Using SC2616 DDR
Controllers on Typical Motherboards
Signals of arbitrary importance (signals that can be routed
last, such as SLP_S3, SLP_S5, 5VCC) have been omitted
for simplicity.
Parameters of importance in the Layout of the DDR power
section are as follows (in order of importance):
1. The VTT decoupling cap,C15, must be placed less than
0.25 inch from Controller.
2. The power rail decoupling cap,C4, must be placed
less than 0.25 inch from Q2 drain.
3. The decoupling caps for 5VSBY AND 12Vcc,C13 and
C8, must be placed very close to the controller(0.25inch
or less)
4. The VDDQ sense lines must be routed from a distant
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load point (do not connect to the inductor output at the
VDDQ plane near the controller/FETS. Place the voltage
divider at the load point and route the divider center and
the sense ground close together as a differential pair.
Connect the AGND and the sensed ground and LGND at
the chip.
5. The VTTSNS must be connected to a distant load
point.
6. Adequate copper area must be allocated to both
VDDQ and VTT. The copper coverage must be uniform, i.
e. it provides low resistance to all areas around the
DIMMs. VDDQIN traces (and vias if used to carry current)
must be adequate for 2.0Amps.
7. Make the phase node area, which connects the
Inductor, Top FET and the Bottom FET, as small as
possible to prevent EMI, and ringing. Avoid making this
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connection using Vias, to minimize inductance.
8. Route gate drive traces on the Top layer as much as
possible, with traces 25 mil or wider. If Vias are used,
use multiple vias. While gate drive resistors are not
required, they may be needed to reduce ringing if the
traces are long and inductive.
9. Place components R2,C5, C6 and C7 near the
controller, preferably on an analog ground island.
10. Keep Input electrolytic capacitors near the FETs, to
minimize AC current loops.
The traces connecting to pins 9, 10, 11 are not critical,
since low currents flow in these paths.
Thermal considerations
11. The controller must be placed on a copper land,
with at least 0.5” square area. Remove the Soldermask
under the IC, as shown in the recommend landing pattern
in this datasheet. The Solder-mask cutout area(also
referred as stencil aperture) allows the Ground contact
at the bottom of the controller (pin 19) to be directly
soldered to the PC board for heatsinking to the PC board.
There must be at least 5 vias connecting the top and
bottom layers on this plane to reduce thermal resistance.
These thermal vias must be minimum diameter for the
PCB process(12mil drill for 62mil thick PCB). Also it is
better to plug the vias by copper plating and solder plating.
Making the soldermask cutout area too large will add to
the risk of solder flowing near the pins and causing
shorted connections.
12. The FETs must be placed on a copper area large
enough to adequately transfer heat from the FETs to the
PC board. Multiple vias aid in cooling the copper area
surrounding the FETs, thus reducing the FETs’ junction to
ambient thermal resistance.
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Outline Drawing - MLP-18
TERMINAL 1
IDENTIFIER
TOP VIEW
TERMINAL 1
BOTTOM VIEW
1 CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS: MILLIMETERS
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Contact Information
Semtech Corporation
Power Management Products Division
200 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
Phone: (805)498-2111 FAX (805)498-3804
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