LM3202TL

LM3202 650mA Miniature, Adjustable, Step-Down DC-DC Converter for RF Power Amplifiers November 2006 LM3202 650mA Miniature, Adjustable, Step-Down DC-DC Converter for RF Power Amplifiers General Description The LM3202 is a DC-DC converter optimized for powering RF power amplifiers (PAs) from a single Lithium-Ion cell, however they may be used in many other applications. It steps down an input voltage from 2.7V to 5.5V to a variable output voltage from 1.3V to 3.16V. Output voltage is set using a VCON analog input for controlling power levels and efficiency of the RF PA. The LM3202 offers superior performance for mobile phones and similar RF PA applications. Fixed-frequency PWM operation minimizes RF interference. Shutdown function turns the device off and reduces battery consumption to 0.01 µA (typ.). The LM3202 is available in a 8-pin lead free micro SMD package. A high switching frequency (2 MHz) allows use of tiny surface-mount components. Only three small external surface-mount components, an inductor and two ceramic capacitors are required. Features ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 MHz (typ.) PWM Switching Frequency Operates from a single Li-Ion cell (2.7V to 5.5V) Variable Output Voltage (1.3V to 3.16V) Fast Output Voltage Transient (1.3V to 3.16V in 20µs) 650mA Maximum load capability High Efficiency (96% Typ at 3.6VIN, 3.16VOUT at 400mA) from internal synchronous rectification 8-pin micro SMD Package Current Overload Protection Thermal Overload Protection Soft Start function Applications ■ ■ ■ ■ Cellular Phones Hand-Held Radios RF PC Cards Battery Powered RF Devices Typical Application 20141501 FIGURE 1. LM3202 Typical Application © 2007 National Semiconductor Corporation 201415 www.national.com LM3202 Connection Diagrams 20141599 8–Bump Thin Micro SMD Package, Large Bump NS Package Number TLA08HPA Order Information Order Number LM3202TL LM3202TLX Package Marking (Note) XTS/29 XTS/29 Supplied As 250 units, Tape-and-Reel 3000 units, Tape-and-Reel Note: The actual physical placement of the package marking will vary from part to part. The package marking “X” designates the date code. “T” is a NSC internal code for die traceability. “S” designates the device type as switcher device. Both will vary considerably. “29” identifies the device (part number, option, etc.). Pin Descriptions Pin # A1 B1 C1 C2 C3 B3 A3 A2 Name PVIN VDD EN VCON FB SGND PGND SW Analog Supply Input. Enable Input. Set this digital input high for normal operation. For shutdown, set low. Voltage Control Analog input. VCON controls VOUT in PWM mode. Feedback Analog Input. Connect to the output at the output filter capacitor. Analog and Control Ground Power Ground Switch node connection to the internal PFET switch and NFET synchronous rectifier. Connect to an inductor with a saturation current rating that exceeds the maximum Switch Peak Current Limit specification of the LM3202. Description Power Supply Voltage Input to the internal PFET switch. www.national.com 2 LM3202 Absolute Maximum Ratings (Notes 1, 2) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications. VDD, PVIN to SGND PGND to SGND EN, FB, VCON −0.2V to +6.0V −0.2V to +0.2V (SGND −0.2V) to (VDD +0.2V) w/6.0V max (PGND −0.2V) to (PVIN +0.2V) w/6.0V max −0.2V to +0.2V Internally Limited +150°C −65°C to +150°C Maximum Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) ESD Rating (Notes 4, 13) Human Body Model: Machine Model: +260°C 2 kV 200V (Notes 1, 2) 2.7V to 5.5V 0mA to 650mA −30°C to +125°C −30°C to +85°C Operating Ratings SW Input Voltage Range Recommended Load Current Junction Temperature (TJ) Range Ambient Temperature (TA) Range  (Note 5) PVIN to VDD Continuous Power Dissipation  (Note 3) Junction Temperature (TJ-MAX) Storage Temperature Range Thermal Properties Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (θJA), TLA08 Package (Note 6) 100°C/W Electrical Characteristics Symbol VFB, MIN VFB VFB, MAX ISHDN IQ RDSON(P) RDSON(N) ILIM,PFET FOSC VIH,EN VIL,EN VCON,MIN VCON,MAX ZCON Gain Parameter (Notes 2, 7, 8) Limits in standard typeface are for TA = TJ = 25°C. Limits in boldface type apply over the full operating ambient temperature range (−30°C ≤ TA = TJ ≤ +85°C). Unless otherwise noted, all specifications apply to LM3202 with: PVIN = VDD = EN = 3.6V. Conditions VCON = 0.4V(Note 8) VCON = 1.1V(Note 8) Min 1.21 2.693 3.03 Typ 1.30 2.75 3.17 0.01 1 140 300 935 1.7 1.2 0.5 5 VCON swept down(Note 8) VCON swept up(Note 8) 0.484 1.208 100 0.556V ≤ VCON ≤ 1.208V 2.5 0.52 1.27 10 0.556 1.312 1100 2 Max 1.39 2.835 3.29 2 1.4 200 230 415 485 1200 2.3 Units V V V µA mA mΩ mΩ mA MHz V V µA V V kΩ V/V Feedback Voltage at minimum setting Feedback Voltage Feedback Voltage at maximum VCON = 1.4V(Note 8) setting Shutdown supply current DC bias current into VDD Pin-pin resistance for PFET Pin-pin resistance for NFET Switch peak current limit Internal oscillator frequency Logic high input threshold Logic low input threshold VCON Threshold Commanding VFB,MIN VCONThreshold Commanding VFB,MAX VCON input resistance VCON to VOUT Gain EN = SW = VCON = 0V, (Note 9) VCON = 1V, FB = 0V, No Switching (Note 10) ISW = 200mA ISW = -200mA (Note 11) IPIN,ENABLE Pin pull down current 3 www.national.com LM3202 The following spec table entries are guaranteed by design providing the component values in the typical application circuit are used. These parameters are not guaranteed by production testing. Min and Max limits apply over the full operating ambient temperature range (−30°C ≤ TA ≤ 85°C) and over the VIN range = 2.7V to 5.5V unless otherwise specified, Typical values are at TA = 25°C, PVIN = VDD = EN = 3.6V unless otherwise specified, L = 3.3µH, DCR of L ≤ 100mΩ, CIN = 10µF, 0603, 6.3V (4.7µF||4.7µF, 0603, 6.3V can also be used), COUT = 4.7µF, 0603, 6.3V Symbol TRESPONSE Parameter Time for VOUT to rise from 1.3V to 3.16V Time for VOUT to fall from 3.16V to 1.3V CCON Linearity ICON T_ON VCON input capacitance Linearity in control range 0.556V to 1.208V Control pin input current Turn on time (time for output to reach 3.16V from Enable low to high transition) Efficiency (L = 3.3µH, DCR ≤ 100mΩ) EN = Low to High, VIN = 4.2V, VO = 3.16V, COUT = 4.7µF, IOUT ≤ 1mA 210 750 µs RLOAD = 5Ω VIN = 4.2V, COUT = 4.7µF, L = 3.3µH, RLOAD = 10Ω VCON = 1V, Test frequency = 100 kHz VIN = 3.6V Monotonic in nature -3 -10 Conditions VIN = 4.2V, COUT = 4.7µF, L = 3.3µH, Min Typ 20 20 Max 30 µs 30 20 +3 10 pF % µA Units System Characteristics η VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.3V, IOUT = 90mA VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 3.16V, IOUT = 400mA VIN = 3V to 4.5V, VOUT = 1.3V, IOUT = 10mA to 400mA (Note 12) VIN = 600mV perturbance, over Vin range 3V to 5.5V TRISE = TFALL = 10µs, VOUT = 1.3V, IOUT = 100mA VIN = 3.1/3.6/4.5V, VOUT = 1.3V, transients up to 100mA, TRISE = TFALL = 10µs sine wave perturbation frequency = 10kHz, amplitude = 100mVp-p 87 96 10 % % mVp-p VOUT_ripple Ripple voltage, PWM mode Line_tr Line transient response 50 mVpk Load_tr PSRR Load transient response VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.3V, IOUT = 100mA 50 40 mVpk dB Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Operating Ratings are conditions under which operation of the device is guaranteed. Operating Ratings do not imply guaranteed performance limits. For guaranteed performance limits and associated test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics tables. Note 2: All voltages are with respect to the potential at the GND pins. The LM3202 is designed for mobile phone applications where turn-on after power-up is controlled by the system controller and where requirements for a small package size overrule increased die size for internal Under Voltage Lock-Out (UVLO) circuitry. Thus, it should be kept in shutdown by holding the EN pin low until the input voltage exceeds 2.7V. Note 3: Internal thermal shutdown circuitry protects the device from permanent damage. Thermal shutdown engages at TJ = 150°C (typ.) and disengages at TJ = 130°C (typ.). Note 4: The Human body model is a 100pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5kΩ resistor into each pin. (MIL-STD-883 3015.7) The machine model is a 200pF capacitor discharged directly into each pin. Note 5: In applications where high power dissipation and/or poor package thermal 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-OP = 125°C), the maximum power dissipation of the device in the application (PD-MAX), and the junction-to ambient thermal resistance of the part/package in the application (θJA), as given by the following equation: TA-MAX = TJ-MAX-OP – (θJA × PD-MAX). Note 6: Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (θJA) is taken from thermal measurements, performed under the conditions and guidelines set forth in the JEDEC standard JESD51-7. A 4 layer, 4" x 4", 2/1/1/2 oz. Cu board as per JEDEC standards is used for the measurements. Note 7: Min and Max limits are guaranteed by design, test, or statistical analysis. Typical numbers are not guaranteed, but do represent the most likely norm. Due to the pulsed nature of the testing TA = TJ for the electrical characteristics table. Note 8: The parameters in the electrical characteristics table are tested under open loop conditions at PVIN = VDD = 3.6V. For performance over the input voltage range and closed loop results refer to the datasheet curves. Note 9: Shutdown current includes leakage current of PFET. Note 10: IQ specified here is when the part is operating at 100% duty cycle. Note 11: Current limit is built-in, fixed, and not adjustable. Refer to datasheet curves for closed loop data and its variation with regards to supply voltage and temperature. Electrical Characteristic table reflects open loop data (FB = 0V and current drawn from SW pin ramped up until cycle by cycle limit is activated). Closed loop current limit is the peak inductor current measured in the application circuit by increasing output current until output voltage drops by 10%. Note 12: Ripple voltage should measured at COUT electrode on good layout PC board and under condition using suggested inductors and capacitors. Note 13: National Semiconductor recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper ESD handling techniques can result in damage. www.national.com 4 LM3202 Typical Performance Characteristics (Circuit in Figure 3, PVIN = VDD = EN = 3.6V, L = 3.3uH, DCR of L ≤ 100mΩ, CIN = 10uF, 0603, 6.3V ( 4.7uF||4.7uF, 0603, 6.3V can be used), COUT = 4.7uF, 0603, 6.3V unless otherwise noted) Quiescent Current vs Supply Voltage (VCON = 2V, FB = 0V, No Switching) Shutdown Current vs Temperature (VCON = 0V, EN = 0V) 20141557 20141556 Switching Frequency Variation vs Temperature (VOUT = 1.3V, IOUT = 200mA) Output Voltage vs Supply Voltage (VOUT = 1.3V: low clamp) 20141555 20141558 5 www.national.com LM3202 Output Voltage vs Temperature (VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.3V: low clamp) Output Voltage vs Temperature (VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 3.16V: high clamp) 20141559 20141510 Open/Closed Loop Current Limit vs Temperature (PWM mode) VCON Voltage vs Output Voltage (VIN = 4.2V, RLOAD = 8Ω) 20141561 20141562 Efficiency vs Output Voltage (VIN = 3.6V) Efficiency vs Output Current (VOUT = 1.3V) 20141563 20141564 www.national.com 6 LM3202 Efficiency vs Output Current (VOUT = 3.16V) 20141565 Load Transient Response (VOUT = 1.3V) Load Transient Response (VOUT = 3.16V) 20141516 20141517 Startup (VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.3V, IOUT < 1mA) Startup (VIN= 4.2V, VOUT = 3.16V, IOUT < 1mA) 20141518 20141581 7 www.national.com LM3202 Shutdown Response (VIN = 4.2V, VOUT = 3.16V, RLOAD = 10Ω) Line Transient Response (VIN = 3.0V to 3.6V, IOUT = 100mA) 20141519 20141520 VCON Voltage Response (VIN = 4.2V, VCON = 0V/1.4V, RLOAD = 10Ω) VCON and Load Transient (VIN = 4.2V, VCON = 0V/1.4V, 15Ω/8Ω, same time) 20141521 20141522 Timed Current Limit Response (VIN = 3.6V) Output Voltage Ripple (VOUT = 1.3V) 20141523 20141524 www.national.com 8 LM3202 Output Voltage Ripple in Pulse Skip (VIN = 3.547V, VOUT = 3.16V, RLOAD = 5Ω) RDSON vs Temperature (P-ch, ISW = 200mA) 20141525 20141576 RDSON vs Temperature (N-ch, ISW = -200mA) EN High Threshold vs. Vin 20141579 20141577 VCON Threshold min vs. Vin VCON Threshold max vs. Vin 20141584 20141585 9 www.national.com LM3202 VFB min vs. VIN (VCON = 0.4V,RLOAD = 10Ω VFB max vs. VIN (VCON = 1.4V, RLOAD = 10Ω) 20141586 20141587 Block Diagram 20141535 FIGURE 2. Functional Block Diagram Operation Description The LM3202 is a simple, step-down DC-DC converter optimized for powering RF power amplifiers (PAs) in mobile phones, portable communicators, and similar battery powered RF devices. It is designed to allow the RF PA to operate at maximum efficiency over a wide range of power levels from a single Li-Ion battery cell. It is based on a current-mode buck architecture, with synchronous rectification for high efficiency. It is designed for a maximum load capability of 650mA in PWM mode. Maximum load range may vary from this depending on input voltage, output voltage and the inductor chosen. Efficiency is typically around 96% for a 400mA load with 3.16V output, 3.6V input. The output voltage is dynamically programmable from 1.3V (typ) to 3.16V (typ) by adjusting the voltage on the control pin without the need for external feedback resistors. This ensures longer battery life by being able 10 www.national.com LM3202 to change the PA supply voltage dynamically depending on its transmitting power. Additional features include current overload protection, thermal overload shutdown and soft start. The LM3202 is constructed using a chip-scale 8-pin micro SMD package. This package offers the smallest possible size, for space-critical applications such as cell phones, where board area is an important design consideration. Use of a high switching frequency (2MHz) reduces the size of external components. As shown in Figure 1, only three external power components are required for implementation. Use of a micro SMD package requires special design considerations for implementation. (See Micro SMD Package Assembly and use in the Applications Information section.) Its fine bumppitch requires careful board design and precision assembly equipment. Use of this package is best suited for opaquecase applications, where its edges are not subject to highintensity ambient red or infrared light. Also, the system controller should set EN low during power-up and other low supply voltage conditions. (See Shutdown Mode in the Device Information section.) 20141536 FIGURE 3. Typical Operating System Circuit Circuit Operation Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the LM3202 operates as follows. During the first part of each switching cycle, the control block in the LM3202 turns on the internal PFET (Pchannel MOSFET) 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 around (VIN - VOUT) / L, by storing energy in a magnetic field. During the second part of each cycle, the controller turns the PFET switch off, blocking current flow from the input, and then turns the NFET (N-channel MOSFET) synchronous rectifier on. In response, the inductor’s magnetic field collapses, generating a voltage that forces current from ground through the synchronous rectifier to the output filter capacitor and load. As the stored energy is transferred back into the circuit and depleted, the inductor current ramps down with a slope around VOUT / L. The output filter capacitor stores charge when the inductor current is high, and releases it when low, smoothing the voltage across the load. 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 SW 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. While in operation, the output voltage is regulated by switching at a constant frequency and then modulating the energy per cycle to control power to the load. Energy per cycle is set by modulating the PFET switch on-time pulse width to control the peak inductor current. This is done by comparing the signal from the current-sense amplifier with a slope compensated error signal from the voltage-feedback error amplifier. At the beginning of each cycle, the clock turns on the PFET switch, causing the inductor current to ramp up. When the current sense signal ramps past the error amplifier signal, the PWM comparator turns off the PFET switch and turns on the NFET synchronous rectifier, ending the first part of the cycle. If an increase in load pulls the output down, the error amplifier output increases, which allows the inductor current to ramp higher before the comparator turns off the PFET. This increases the average current sent to the output and adjusts for the increase in the load. Before appearing at the PWM comparator, a slope compensation ramp from the oscillator is subtracted from the error signal for stability of the current feedback loop. The minimum on time of PFET in PWM mode is 50ns (typ.) Shutdown Mode Setting the EN digital pin low (1.2V) enables normal operation. EN should be set low to turn off the LM3202 during power-up and under voltage conditions when the power supply is less than the 2.7V minimum operating voltage. The LM3202 is designed for compact portable applications, such as mobile phones. In such applications, the system controller determines power supply sequencing and requirements for small package size outweigh the additional size required for inclusion of UVLO (Under Voltage Lock-Out) circuitry. Internal Synchronous Rectification The LM3202 uses an internal NFET as a synchronous rectifier to reduce rectifier forward voltage drop and associated power 11 www.national.com LM3202 loss. Synchronous rectification provides a significant improvement in efficiency whenever the output voltage is relatively low compared to the voltage drop across and ordinary rectifier diode. The internal NFET synchronous rectifier is turned on during the inductor current down slope in the second part of each cycle. The synchronous rectifier is turned off prior to the next cycle. The NFET is designed to conduct through its intrinsic body diode during transient intervals before it turns on, eliminating the need for an external diode. Current Limiting A current limit feature allows the LM3202 to protect itself and external components during overload conditions. In PWM mode, an 1200mA (max.) cycle-by-cycle current limit is normally used. If an excessive load pulls the output voltage down to approximately 0.375V, then the device switches to a timed current limit mode. In timed current limit mode the internal PFET switch is turned off after the current comparator trips and the beginning of the next cycle is inhibited for 3.5us to force the instantaneous inductor current to ramp down to a safe value. The synchronous rectifier is off in timed current limit mode. Timed current limit prevents the loss of current control seen in some products when the output voltage is pulled low in serious overload conditions. 20141562 FIGURE 4. VCON Voltage vs Output Voltage Refer to Figure 4 for the relation between VOUT and VCON. When the control pin voltage is between 0.556V and 1.208V, the output voltage will vary in a monotonic fashion with respect to the voltage on the control pin as per the above Table 1 equation. Internally the control pin is clamped before it is fed to the error amplifier inputs. If voltage on the control pin is less than 0.484V, the output voltage is regulated at VFB,MIN and if the voltage is greater than 1.312V, the output is regulated at VFB,MAX. INDUCTOR SELECTION A 3.3µH inductor with saturation current rating over 1200mA and low inductance drop at the full DC bias condition is recommended for almost all applications. The inductor’s DC resistance should be less than 0.2Ω for good efficiency. For low dropout voltage, lower DCR inductors are advantageous. The lower limit of acceptable inductance is 2.3µH at 1200mA over the operating temperature range. Full attention should be paid to this limit, because some small inductors show large inductance drops at high DC bias. These can not be used with the LM3202. Taiyo-Yuden NR3015T3R3M is an example of an inductor with the lowest acceptable limit (as of Nov./05). Table 2 suggests some inductors and suppliers. TABLE 2. Suggested inductors and their suppliers Model NR3015T3R3M DO3314-332MXC Size (WxLxH) [mm] 3.0 x 3.0 x 1.5 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.4 Vendor TaiyoYuden Coilcraft Dynamically Adjustable Output Voltage The LM3202 features dynamically adjustable output voltage to eliminate the need for external feedback resistors. The output can be set from VFB,MIN to VFB,MAX by changing the voltage on the analog VCON pin. This feature is useful in PA applications where peak power is needed only when the handset is far away from the base station or when data is being transmitted. In other instances the transmitting power can be reduced. Hence the supply voltage to the PA can be reduced, promoting longer battery life. See Setting the Output Voltage in the Application Information section for further details. Thermal Overload Protection The LM3202 has a thermal overload protection function that operates to protect itself from short-term misuse and overload conditions. When the junction temperature exceeds around 150°C, the device inhibits operation. Both the PFET and the NFET are turned off in PWM mode. When the temperature drops below 125°C, normal operation resumes. Prolonged operation in thermal overload conditions may damage the device and is considered bad practice. Application Information SETTING THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE The LM3202 features a pin-controlled variable output voltage to eliminate the need for external feedback resistors. It can be programmed for an output voltage from 1.3V (typ) to 3.16V (typ) by setting the voltage on the VCON pin, as in Table 1. TABLE 1. Output Voltage Selection VCON(V) VCON ≤ 0.484 0.556 < VCON 1.2V) for normal operation and low (