MP8763
High Efficiency, 12A, 18V,
Synchronous, Step-Down Converter
The Future of Analog IC Technology
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The MP8763 is a fully-integrated, highfrequency, synchronous, rectified, step-down,
switch-mode converter. It offers a very compact
solution to achieve a 12A output current over a
wide input-supply range with excellent load and
line regulation. The MP8763 operates at high
efficiency over a wide output-current load range.
The MP8763 uses Constant-On-Time (COT)
control mode to provide fast transient response
and ease loop stabilization.
An external resistor programs the operating
frequency from 200kHz to 1MHz. The
frequency stays nearly constant as the input
supply
varies
with
the
feed-forward
compensation.
The default under voltage lockout threshold is
internally set at less than 4.1V, but a resistor
network on the enable pin can increase this
threshold. The soft start pin controls the output
voltage startup ramp. An open drain power
good signal indicates that the output is within
nominal voltage range.
2.5V to 18V Operating Input Range with
External 5V Bias
4.5V to 18V Operating Input Range with
Internal Bias
12A Output Current
Low RDS(ON) Internal Power MOSFETs
Proprietary Switching-Loss-Reduction
Technique
Adaptive COT for Ultrafast Transient
Response
1% Reference Voltage Over Junction
Temperature Range (0°C to +125°C)
Programmable Soft-Start Time
Pre-Bias Start-Up
Programmable Switching Frequency from
200kHz to 1MHz
Non-Latch OCP, OVP, and Thermal
Shutdown
Output Adjustable from 0.611V to 13V
APPLICATIONS
It has full integrated protection features that
include over-current protection, over-voltage
protection and thermal shutdown.
The MP8763 is available in a 3mm×4mm QFN
package, and requires a minimal number of
readily-available components.
Set-Top Boxes
XDSL Modem/DSLAM
Small-Cell Base Stations
Personal Video Recorders
Flat-Panel Televisions and Monitors
Distributed Power Systems
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
VIN
BST
IN
C1
C3
RFREQ
EN
ON/ OFF
VOUT
R4
C4
R1
MP 8763
FB
VCC
C5
100
L1
SW
FREQ
R3
C2
90
80
70
R2
SS
60
C6
PG
PGND
AGND
50
40
30
0.01
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number
Package
Top Marking
MP8763GL*
MP8763GLE**
QFN-13(3mm×4mm)
QFN-16(3mm×4mm)
MP8763
MP8763E
* For Tape & Reel, add suffix –Z (e.g. MP8763GL–Z)
** For Tape & Reel, add suffix –Z (e.g. MP8763GLE–Z)
Note: The 16-pin QFN package is preferred and recommended for new designs
PACKAGE REFERENCE
TOP VIEW
EN
1
FREQ
2
FB
3
SS
4
TOP VIEW
IN
PGND
PGND
13
12
11
AGND 5
PG
6
VCC
7
BST
8
9
10
SW
SW
13-Pin QFN (3x4mm)
Not recommended for new design
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1)
Supply Voltage VIN ........................................ 21V
VSW ....................................... −0.3V to VIN + 0.3V
VSW (30ns) .................................. −3V to VIN + 3V
VBST........................................................ VSW + 6V
Enable Current IEN(2 ..................................................... 2.5mA
All Other Pins ................................. –0.3V to +6V
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA=+25°)(3)
QFN3×4....................................................... 2.7W
Junction Temperature ............................... 150°C
Lead Temperature .................................... 260°C
Storage Temperature ............... −65°C to +150°C
Recommended Operating Conditions (4)
Supply Voltage VIN ........................... 4.5V to 18V
Output Voltage VOUT ..................... 0.611V to 13V
IEN ................................................... 0mA to 1mA
Operating Junction Temp. (TJ). −40°C to +125°C
MP8763 Rev. 1.3
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16-Pin QFN (3x4mm)
Recommended for new design
Follow Layout
Performance
Recommendation
Thermal Resistance (5)
θJA
for
Best
θJC
QFN (3mm×4mm) ................... 46 ........ 9 .... °C/W
Notes:
1) Exceeding these ratings may damage the device.
2) Refer to the section “Configuring the EN Control”.
3) The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the
maximum junction temperature TJ(MAX), the junction-toambient thermal resistance θJA, and the ambient temperature
TA. The maximum allowable continuous power dissipation at
any ambient temperature is calculated by PD(MAX)=(TJ(MAX)TA)/θJA. Exceeding the maximum allowable power dissipation
will cause excessive die temperature, and the regulator will go
into thermal shutdown. Internal thermal shutdown circuitry
protects the device from permanent damage.
4) The device is not guaranteed to function outside of its
operating conditions.
5) Measured on JESD51-7, 4-layer PCB.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VIN = 12V, TJ = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameters
Symbol
Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Units
0
1
μA
860
1000
μA
Supply Current
Supply Current (Shutdown)
IIN
VEN = 0V
Supply Current (Quiescent)
IIN
VEN = 2V, VFB = 1V
760
MOSFET
High-Side Switch-On
Resistance
HSRDS-ON
TJ =25°C
19.6
mΩ
Low-Side Switch-On Resistance
LSRDS-ON
TJ =25°C
5.2
mΩ
Switch Leakage
SWLKG
VEN = 0V, VSW = 0V or 12V
0
1
μA
Current Limit
Low-Side Valley Current Limit(6)
Low-Side Negative Current
Limit(6)
ILIMIT_VALLEY
12
15
18
A
ILIMIT_NEGATIVE
-4
-2.5
-1
A
Timer
One-Shot ON Time
Minimum ON
Time(6)
Minimum OFF Time(6)
RFREQ=453kΩ, VOUT=1.2V
250
ns
τON_MIN
30
ns
τOFF_MIN
360
ns
τON
Over-Voltage and Under-Voltage Protection
OVP Non-Latch Threshold
OVP Delay
UVP Threshold
(6)
VOVP_NON-
117%
LATCH
120%
123%
VFB
τOVP
2
μs
VUVP
50%
VFB
Reference And Soft-Start
Reference Voltage
VREF
TJ = -40°C to +125°C (7)
602
611
620
TJ = -0°C to +125°C
605
611
617
605
611
617
50
100
nA
16
20
25
μA
1.1
1.3
1.5
V
TJ = +25°C
Feedback Current
IFB
VFB = 650mV
Soft-Start Charging Current
ISS
VSS=0V
(7)
mV
Enable And UVLO
Enable Input High Voltage
VIHEN
Enable Hysteresis
VEN-HYS
Enable Input Current
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IEN
250
VEN = 2V
0
VEN = 0V
0
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μA
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
VIN = 12V, TJ = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameters
Symbol
Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Units
3.75
3.9
4.05
V
VCC Regulator
VCC Under-Voltage Lockout
Threshold Rising
VCC Under-Voltage Lockout
Threshold Hysteresis
VCC Regulator
VCCVth
VCCHYS
500
VCC
VCC Load Regulation
4.65
Icc=5mA
4.8
mV
4.95
0.5
V
%
Power Good
Power-Good, Rising Threshold
PGVth-Hi
Power-Good, Falling Threshold
PGVth-Lo
80%
VFB
Power-Good, Low-to-High Delay
PGTd
2.5
ms
Power Good, Sink Current
Capability
VPG
Sink 4mA
IPG_LEAK
VPG = 3.3V
Power Good, Leakage Current
87%
91%
10
94%
VFB
0.4
V
100
nA
Thermal Protection
Thermal Shutdown(6)
TSD
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis(6)
150
°C
25
°C
Note:
6) Guaranteed by design.
7) Not production test, guaranteed by characterization
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PIN FUNCTIONS
PIN #
13-Pin
QFN
PIN#
16-Pin
QFN
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
7
8
9, 10
11, 12
13
Name Description
Enable. Digital input to turn the regulator ON or OFF. Drive EN HIGH to turn on
the regulator. Drive it LOW to turn it off. Connect EN to IN through a pull-up
resistor or a resistive voltage divider for automatic startup. Do not float this pin.
Frequency Set. Requires a resistor connected between FREQ and IN to set the
switching frequency. The input voltage and the resistor connected to the FREQ pin
FREQ
determine the ON time. The connection to the IN pin provides line feed-forward
and stabilizes the frequency during input voltage variation.
Feedback. Connect to the tab of an external resistor divider from the output to
GND to set the output voltage. FB is also configured to realize over-voltage
FB
protection (OVP) by monitoring output voltage. Place the resistor divider as close
to FB pin as possible. Avoid using vias on the FB traces.
Soft-Start. Connect an external capacitor to program the soft start time for the
SS
switch mode regulator.
EN
AGND Analog ground. The control circuit reference.
Power Good, the output is an open drain signal. Require a pull-up resistor to a DC
voltage to indicate high if the output voltage exceeds 91% of the nominal voltage.
There is a delay from FB ≥ 91% to PG goes high.
Internal 4.8V LDO output. Power the driver and control circuits. 5V external bias
can disable the internal LDO. Decoupling with ≥1µF ceramic capacitor as close to
7
VCC
the pin as possible. Use X7R or X5R dielectric ceramic capacitors for their stable
temperature characteristics.
Bootstrap. Require a capacitor connected between SW and BST pins to form a
8
BST
floating supply across the high-side switch driver.
Switch Output. Connect to the inductor and bootstrap capacitor. The high-side
switch drives the pin up to the VIN voltage during PWM duty cycle’s ON time. The
15, 16
SW inductor current drives the SW pin negative during the OFF-time. The low-side
switch’s ON-resistance and the internal Schottky diode clamp the negative
voltage. Connect using wide PCB traces
10,11,12,
System Ground. Reference ground of the regulated output voltage. PCB layout
PGND
13
requires extra care. Connect using wide PCB traces.
Supply Voltage. Supplies power to the internal MOSFET and regulator. The
MP8763 operates from a +2.5V to +18V input rail with 5V external bias and a
9, 14
IN
+4.5V to +18V input rail with internal bias. Requires an input decoupling capacitor.
Connect using wide PCB traces and multiple vias.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1V, L = 1µH, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Supply Current (Shutdown)
vs. Input Voltage
2
SS Charge Current vs.
Temperature
Supply Current (Quiescent)
vs. Input Voltage
EN= 0V
1000
EN= 2V, VFB= 1V
25
TJ=125°C
TJ=25°C
1.5
800
TJ=125°C
1
TJ=-40°C
600
TJ=-40°C
5
10
15
20
400
25
0
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
10
15
20
EN Threshold vs.
Temperature
EN= 2V
EN THRESHOLD (V)
4
0
50
100
150
PG Threshold vs.
Temperature
Rising_Threshold
1
Falling_Threshold
0.5
0
-50
0
50
100
OVP Non-Latch Threshold
vs. Temperature
80
120
Falling_Threshold
110
70
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150
150
100
-50
0
50
100
150
Falling_Threshold
3
3
PG RISING DELAY (ms)
130
100
100
Rising_Threshold
4
2
-50
150
Rising_Threshold
90
50
50
5
1.5
140
100
0
0
VCC UVLO Threshold vs.
Temperature
2
7
60
-50
10
-50
25
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
EN Leakage Current vs.
Temperature
1
-50
5
VCC UVLO THRESHOLD (V)
0
0
EN LEAKAGE CURRENT (nA)
15
TJ=25°C
0.5
10
20
0
50
100
150
PG Rising Delay vs.
Temperature
2.5
2
1.5
1
-50
0
50
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1V, L = 1µH, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
5
700
1100
4.8
600
900
4.6
500
700
4.4
400
500
4.2
300
300
4
-50
0
50
100
150
600
0
50
100
150
35
25
300
300
500
700
900
615
30
400
100
100
620
45
40
500
610
20
15
200
605
10
100
0
200
-50
5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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0
2
4
6
8
10
12
600
-50
0
50
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1V, L = 1µH, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Load Regulation
Line Regulation
1.0
0.8
1.0
0.6
0.6
0.4
0.4
0.2
0.2
0.8
0.0
0.0
-0.2
-0.2
-0.4
-0.4
-0.6
-0.6
-0.8
-1.0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
-0.8
-1.0
4
SW
2V/div.
EN
5V/div.
SW
2V/div.
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
VOUT (AC)
20mV/div.
VOUT (AC)
20mV/div.
VIN (AC)
20mV/div.
VIN (AC)
20mV/div.
SW
10V/div.
SW
10V/div.
IL
1A/div.
IL
2A/div.
EN
5V/div.
VOUT
500mV/div.
VIN
10V/div.
VOUT
500mV/div.
VOUT
500mV/div.
SW
10V/div.
PG
5V/div.
PG
5V/div.
IL
2A/div.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
VIN=12V, VOUT =1V, L=1µH, TA=+25°C, unless otherwise noted.
VOUT
500mV/div.
VIN
10V/div.
SW
10V/div.
VOUT
500mV/div.
VIN
10V/div.
SW
10V/div.
IL
10A/div.
IL
2A/div.
VOUT
500mV/div.
VOUT
500mV/div.
EN
5V/div.
SW
10V/div.
IL
2A/div.
VOUT
500mV/div.
EN
5V/div.
SW
10V/div.
IL
10A/div.
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EN
5V/div.
SW
10V/div.
IL
10A/div.
VOUT
500mV/div.
SW
10V/div.
IL
10A/div.
VOUT
500mV/div.
VIN
10V/div.
SW
10V/div.
IL
10A/div.
VOUT
500mV/div.
EN
5V/div.
SW
10V/div.
IL
2A/div.
VOUT
500mV/div.
SW
10V/div.
IL
2A/div.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
VIN=12V, VOUT =1V, L=1µH, TA=+25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Thermal Recovery
IOUT = 0A
VOUT
500mV/div.
SW
10V/div.
IL
2A/div.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
Figure 1: Functional Block Diagram
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OPERATION
PWM Operation
The MP8763 is a fully-integrated, synchronous,
rectified, step-down, switch-mode converter. It
uses constant-on-time (COT) control to provide a
fast transient response and ease loop
stabilization.
At the beginning of each cycle, the high-side
MOSFET (HS-FET) turns ON when the feedback
voltage (VFB) drops below the reference voltage
(VREF), which indicates an insufficient output
voltage. The input voltage and the frequency-set
resistor determine the ON period as follows:
ON (ns)
6.1 R FREQ (k)
VIN ( V ) 0.4
(1)
After the ON period elapses, the HS-FET turns
off. It turns ON again when VFB drops below VREF.
By repeating this operation, the converter
regulates the output voltage. The integrated lowside MOSFET (LS-FET) turns ON when the HSFET is OFF to minimize conduction loss and
avoid a dead short (or shoot-through) between
input and GND if both HS-FET and LS-FET turn
on at the same time. An internally-generated
dead-time (DT) between HS-FET OFF and LSFET ON or LS-FET OFF and HS-FET ON avoids
shoot-through.
In CCM, the switching frequency is fairly constant
and it is also called PWM mode.
Light-Load Operation
As the load decreases, the inductor current
decreases. The operation transitions from CCM
to discontinuous-conduction-mode (DCM) when
the inductor current reaches 0A.
Figure 3 shows light-load operation. When VFB
drops below VREF, HS-FET turns ON for a fixed
interval determined by the one- shot ON-timer as
per equation 1. When the HS-FET turns OFF, the
LS-FET turns ON until the inductor current
reaches zero. In DCM, the VFB does not reach
VREF when the inductor current reaches zero:
Instead, the LS-FET driver enters tri-state (high
Z). A current modulator then controls the LS-FET
and limits the inductor current to less than −1mA.
Hence, the output capacitors discharge slowly to
GND through LS-FET, and the HS-FET doesn’t
turn ON as frequently as under heavy-load
conditions, thus greatly improving light-load and
no-load efficiency. This is called skip mode.
Heavy-Load Operation
Figure 3: Light-Load Operation
As the output current increases from the lightload, the current modulator shortens the
operating period to turn the HS-FET ON more
frequently. Hence, the switching frequency
increases. The output current reaches its critical
threshold when the current modulator time
decreases to zero. Determine the critical output
current level as follows:
Figure 2: Heavy-Load Operation
When the output current is high and the inductor
current is always above zero amps, it is called
continuous-conduction-mode (CCM). Figure 2
shows the CCM operation. When VFB