LM3485 Hysteretic PFET Buck Controller
May 2002
LM3485 Hysteretic PFET Buck Controller
General Description
The LM3485 is a high efficiency PFET switching regulator controller that a system designer can use to quickly and easily develop a small, low cost, switching buck regulator for a wide range of applications. The use of a hysteretic control scheme provides for simple design without any control loop stability concerns using a wide variety of external components. The PFET architecture also allows for low component count as well as ultra-low dropout operation. Another benefit is high efficiency operation at light loads without an increase in output ripple. Current limit protection circuit is provided by measuring the voltage across the PFET’s RDSON thus eliminating a costly sense resistor. The current limit can be adjusted allowing for designs at various output currents and costs. n n n n n n n n 4.5V to 35V wide input range 1.242V to VIN adjustable output range High Efficiency 93% ± 1.3% ( ± 2% over temp) internal reference 100% duty cycle Maximum operating frequency > 1MHz Current limit protection MSOP-8
Applications
n n n n n n n n Set-Top Box DSL/Cable Modem PC/IA Auto PC TFT Monitor Battery Powered Portable Applications Distributed Power Systems Always On Power
Features
n Easy to use control methodology n No control loop compensation required
Typical Application Circuit
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Connection Diagram
Top View
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Package Marking and Ordering Information
Order Number LM3485MM LM3485MMX Package Type MSOP-8 MSOP-8 Package Marking S29B S29B Supplied As: 1000 units on Tape and Reel 3500 units on Tape and Reel
Pin Description
Pin Name ISENSE GND NC FB ADJ Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 Description The current sense input pin. This pin should be connected to Drain node of the external PFET. Signal ground. No connection. The feedback input. Connect the FB to a resistor voltage divider between the output and GND for an adjustable output voltage. Current limit threshold adjustment. It connects to an internal 5.5µA current source. A resistor is connected between this pin and the input Power Supply. The voltage across this resistor is compared with the VDS of the external PFET to determine if an over-current condition has occurred. Power ground. Gate Drive output for the external PFET. PGATE swings between VIN and VIN-5V. Power supply input pin.
PWR GND PGATE VIN
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications. VIN Voltage PGATE Voltage FB Voltage ISENSE Voltage ADJ Voltage Maximum Junction Temp. Power Dissipation −0.3V to 36V −0.3V to 36V −0.3V to 5V −1.0V to 36V −0.3V to 36V 150˚C 417mW @ TA = 25˚C
ESD Susceptibilty Human Body Model (Note 3) Lead Temperature Vapor Phase (60 sec.) Infared (15 sec.) Storage Temperature
2kV 215˚C 220˚C −65˚C to 150˚C
Operating Ratings (Note 1)
Supply Voltage Operating Junction Temperature 4.5V to 35V −40˚C to +125˚C
Electrical Characteristics
Specifications in Standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and in bold type face apply over the full Operating Temperature Range (TJ = −40˚C to +125˚C). Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V, VISNS = VIN − 1V, and VADJ = VIN − 1.1V. Datasheet min/max specification limits are guaranteed by design, test, or statistical analysis. Symbol IQ VFB VHYST VCL(Note 7) Parameter Quiescent Current at ground pin Feedback Voltage (Note 6) Comparator Hysteresis Current limit comparator trip voltage Current limit comparator offset Current limit ADJ current source Current limit one shot off time Driver resistance RADJ = 20kΩ RADJ = 160kΩ VFB = 1.5V VFB = 1.5V VADJ = 11.5V VISNS = 11.0V VFB = 1.0V Source ISOURCE = 100mA Sink ISink = 100mA IPGATE Driver Output current Source VIN = 7V, PGATE = 3.5V Sink VIN = 7V, PGATE = 3.5V VPGATEMIN Minimum driver voltage FB pin Bias Current (Note 8) Minimum on time in normal operation VIN = 4.5V VFB = 1.0V IGATE = 100µA sink VFB = 1.0V VISNS = VADJ+0.1V Cload on OUT = 1000pF (Note 9) −20 3.0 6 Conditions FB = 1.5V (Not Switching) 1.226 1.217 Min (Note 4) Typ (Note 5) 250 1.242 10 14 110 880 0 5.5 9 +20 7.0 14 mV µA µs Max (Note 4) 400 1.258 1.267 15 20 Unit µA V mV mV
VCL_OFFSET ICL_ADJ TCL
RPGATE
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IFB TONMIN_NOR
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750
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Electrical Characteristics
(Continued) Specifications in Standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and in bold type face apply over the full Operating Temperature Range (TJ = −40˚C to +125˚C). Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V, VISNS = VIN − 1V, and VADJ = VIN − 1.1V. Datasheet min/max specification limits are guaranteed by design, test, or statistical analysis. Symbol Parameter Minimum on time in current limit Conditions VISNS = VADJ+0.1V VFB = 1.0V Cload on OUT = 1000pF (Note 9) 4.5 ≤ VIN ≤ 35V Min (Note 4) Typ (Note 5) 175 Max (Note 4) Unit ns
TONMIN_CL
%VFB/∆VIN
Feedback Voltage Line Regulation
0.010
%/V
Note 1: Absolute maximum ratings are limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings are conditions for which the device is intended to be functional, but device parameter specifications may not be guaranteed. For guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics. Note 2: The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the maximum junction temperature, TJ_MAX, the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance, θJA = 240˚C/W, and the ambient temperature, TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is calculated using: PD_MAX = (TJ_MAX - TA)/θJA. Exceeding the maximum allowable power dissipation will cause excessive die temperature. Note 3: The human body model is a 100 pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5kΩ resistor into each pin. Note 4: All limits are guaranteed at room temperature (standard type face) and at temperature extremes (bold type face). All room temperature limits are 100% tested. All limits at temperature extremes are guaranteed via correlation using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. All limits are used to calculate Average Outgoing Quality Level (AOQL). Note 5: Typical numbers are at 25˚C and represent the most likely norm. Note 6: The VFB is the trip voltage at the FB pin when PGATE switches from high to low. Note 7: VCL = ICL_ADJ * RADJ Note 8: Bias current flows out from the FB pin. Note 9: A 1000pF capacitor is connected between VIN and PGATE.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Quiescent Current vs Input Voltage (FB = 1.5V)
Unless otherwise specified, TJ = 25˚C Feedback Voltage vs Temperature
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Hysteresis Voltage vs Input Voltage
Hysteresis Voltage vs Temperature
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Current Limit ADJ Current vs Temperature
Current Limit One Shot OFF Time vs. Temperature
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PGATE Voltage vs Input Voltage
Unless otherwise specified, TJ = 25˚C (Continued) Minimum ON Time vs. Temperature
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Operating ON Time vs Output Load Current (VIN = 4.5V)
Operating ON Time vs Output Load Current (VIN = 12V)
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Efficiency vs Load Current (VOUT = 3.3V, L = 6.8µH)
Efficiency vs Load Current (VOUT = 3.3V, L = 22µH)
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Efficiency vs Load Current (VOUT = 5.0V, L = 22µH)
Unless otherwise specified, TJ = 25˚C (Continued)
Start Up
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Continuous Mode Operation (VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3 V, IOUT = 500mA, L = 22µH)
Discontinuous Mode Operation (VIN = 12V, VOUT =3.3 V, IOUT = 50mA, L = 22µH)
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Operating Frequency vs Input Voltage (VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 1A, COUT(ESR) = 80mΩ, Cff = 100pF)
Output Ripple Voltage vs Input Voltage (VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 1A, COUT(ESR) = 80mΩ, Cff = 100pF)
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Operating Frequency vs Output Load Current (L = 22µH, COUT(ESR) = 45mΩ, Cff = 100pF)
Unless otherwise specified, TJ = 25˚C (Continued)
Feed-Forward Capacitor (Cff) Effect (VOUT = 3.3V, L = 22µH, IOUT = 500mA)
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Block Diagram
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Functional Description
Overview The LM3485 is buck (step-down) DC-DC controller that uses a hysteretic control scheme. The comparator is designed with approximately 10mV of hysteresis. In response to the voltage at the FB pin, the gate drive (PGATE pin) turns the external PFET on or off. When the inductor current is too high, the current limit protection circuit engages and turns the PFET off for approximately 9µs. The hysteretic control does not provide an internal oscillator. Switching frequency depends on the external components and operating conditions. Operating frequency reduces at light loads resulting in excellent efficiency compared to other architectures. 2 external resistors can easily program the output voltage. The output can be set in a wide range from 1.242V to VIN. Hysteretic Control Circuit The LM3485 uses a comparator based voltage control loop. The feedback is compared to a 1.242V reference and a 10mV hysteresis is designed into the comparator to ensure noise free operation. When the FB input to the comparator falls below the reference voltage, the output of the comparator moves to a low state. This results in the driver output, PGATE, pulling the gate of the PFET low and turning on the PFET. With the PFET on, the input supply charges Cout and supplies current to the load via the series path through the PFET and the inductor. Current through the Inductor ramps up linearly and the output voltage increases. As the FB voltage reaches the upper threshold, which is the internal reference voltage plus 10mV, the output of the comparator changes from low to high, and the PGATE responds by turning the PFET off. As the PFET turns off, the inductor voltage reverses, the catch diode turns on, and the current through the inductor ramps down. Then, as the output voltage reaches the internal reference voltage again, the next cycle starts.
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The LM3485 operates in discontinuous conduction mode at light load current or continuous conduction mode at heavy load current. In discontinuous conduction mode, current through the inductor starts at zero and ramps up to the peak, then ramps down to zero. Next cycle starts when the FB voltage reaches the internal voltage. Until then, the inductor current remains zero. Operating frequency is lower and switching losses reduce. In continuous conduction mode, current always flows through the inductor and never ramps down to zero. The output voltage (VOUT) can be programmed by 2 external resistors. It can be calculated as following. VOUT = 1.242* ( R1 + R2 ) / R2
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FIGURE 1. Hysteretic Window
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Functional Description
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Current Limit Operation The LM3485 has a cycle-by-cycle current limit. Current limit is sensed across the VDS of the PFET or across an additional sense resistor. When current limit is reached, the LM3485 turns off the external PFET for a period of 9µs. The current limit is adjusted by an external resistor, RADJ. The current limit circuit is composed of the ISENSE comparator and the one-shot pulse generator. The positive input of the ISENSE comparator is the ADJ pin. An internal 5.5µA current sink creates a voltage across the external RADJ resister. This voltage is compared to the voltage across the PFET or sense resistor. The ADJ voltage can be calculated as follows. VADJ = VIN − (RADJ * 5.5µA) The negative input of the ISENSE comparator is the ISENSE pin that should be connected to the drain of the external PFET. The inductor current is determined by sensing the VDS. It can be calculated as follows. VISENSE = VIN − (RDSON * IIND_PEAK) = VIN − VDS
The minimum output voltage ripple (VOUT_PP) can be calculated in the same way. VOUT_PP = VHYST ( R1 + R2 ) / R2 For example, with VOUT set to 3.3V, VOUT_PP is 26.6mV VOUT_PP = 0.01* ( 33K + 20K ) / 20K = 0.0266V Operating frequency (F) is determined by knowing the input voltage, output voltage, inductor, VHYST, ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) of output capacitor, and the delay. It can be approximately calculated using the formula:
where: α: ( R1 + R2 ) / R2 delay: It includes the LM3485 propagation delay time and the PFET delay time. The propagation delay is 90ns typically. (See the Propagation Delay curve below.)
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FIGURE 3. Current Sensing by VDS The current limit is activated when the voltage at the ISENSE pin exceeds the voltage at the ADJ pin. The ISENSE comparator triggers the 9µs one shot pulse generator forcing the driver to turn the PFET off. The driver turns the PFET back on after 9µs. If the current has not reduced below the set threshold, the cycle will repeat continuously. During current limit operation, the output voltage will drop significantly as will operating frequency. As the load current is reduced, the output will return to the programmed voltage. However, there is a current limit fold back phenomenon inherent in this current limit architecture. See Figure 4.
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FIGURE 2. Propagation Delay The operating frequency and output ripple voltage can also be significantly influenced by the speed up capacitor (Cff). Cff is connected in parallel with the high side feedback resistor, R1. The location of this capacitor is similar to where a feed forward capacitor would be located in a PWM control scheme. However it’s effect on hysteretic operation is much different. The output ripple causes a current to be sourced or sunk through this capacitor. This current is essentially a square wave. Since the input to the feedback pin, FB, is a high impedance node, the current flows through R2. The end result is a reduction in output ripple and an increase in operating frequency. When adding Cff, calculate the formula above with α = 1. The value of Cff depend on the desired operating frequency and the value of R2. A good starting point is 470pF ceramic at 100kHz decreasing linearly with increased operating frequency. Also note that as the output voltage is programmed below 2.5V, the effect of Cff will decrease significantly.
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FIGURE 4. Current Limit Fold Back Phenomenon
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Functional Description
Start Up
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The current limit circuit is active during start-up. During start-up the PFET will stay on until either the current limit or the feedback comparator is tripped If the current limit comparator is tripped first then the fold back characteristic should be taken into account. Start-up into full load may require a higher current limit set point or the load must be applied after start-up. One problem with selecting a higher current limit is inrush current during start-up. Adding a capacitance (CADJ) in parallel with RADJ results in soft-start. CADJ and RADJ create an RC time constant forcing current limit to activate at a lower current. The output voltage will ramp more slowly when using the soft-start functionality. The CADJ also filters unwanted noise so that the ISENSE comparator will not be accidentally triggered. A value of 100pF to 1nF is recommended in most applications. These low values for CADJ will have little to no effect on soft-start. There are example start-up plots for CADJ equal to 1nF and 10nF in the Typical Performance Characteristics.
External Sense Resistor The VDS of a PFET will tend to vary significantly over temperature. This will result an equivalent variation in current limit. To improve current limit accuracy an external sense resistor can be connected from VIN to the source of the PFET, as shown in Figure 5.
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FIGURE 5. Current Sensing by External Resistor
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Design Information
Hysteretic control is a simple control scheme. However the operating frequency and other performance characteristics highly depend on external conditions and components. If either the inductance, output capacitance, ESR, VIN, or Cff is changed, there will be a change in the operating frequency and output ripple. The best approach is to determine what operating frequency is desirable in the application and then begin with the selection of the inductor and COUT ESR. Inductor Selection (L1) The important parameters for the inductor are the inductance and the current rating. The LM3485 operates over a wide frequency range and can use a wide range of inductance values. A good rule of thumb is to use the equations ® used for National’s Simple Switchers . The equation for inductor ripple (∆i) as a function of output current (IOUT) is: for Iout < 2.0Amps ∆i ≤ Iout * 0.386827 * Iout−0.366726 for Iout > 2.0Amps ∆i ≤ Iout * 0.3 The inductance can be calculated based upon the desired operating frequency where: The input capacitor power dissipation can be calculated as follows. PD(CIN) = IRMS_CIN2 * ESRCIN And The input capacitor must be able to handle the RMS current and the PD. Several input capacitors may be connected in parallel to handle large RMS currents. In some cases it may be much cheaper to use multiple electrolytic capacitors than a single low ESR, high performance capacitor such as OS-CON or Tantalum. The capacitance value should be selected such that the ripple voltage created by the charge and discharge of the capacitance is less than 10% of the total ripple across the capacitor. Programming the Current Limit (RADJ) The current limit is determined by connecting a resistor (RADJ) between input voltage and the ADJ pin. RADJ = IIND_PEAK * RDSON/ICL_ADJ The inductance value and the resulting ripple is one of the key parameters controlling operating frequency. The second is the ESR. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT) The ESR of the output capacitor times the inductor ripple current is equal to the output ripple of the regulator. However, the VHYST sets the first order value of this ripple. As ESR is increased with a given inductance, then operating frequency increases as well. If ESR is reduced then the operating frequency reduces. The use of ceramic capacitors has become a common desire of many power supply designers. However, ceramic capacitors have a very low ESR resulting in a 90˚ phase shift of the output voltage ripple. This results in low operating frequency and increased output ripple. To fix this problem a low value resistor should be added in series with the ceramic output capacitor. Although counter intuitive, this combination of a ceramic capacitor and external series resistance provide highly accurate control over the output voltage ripple. The other types capacitor, such as Sanyo POS CAP and where: RDSON : Drain-Source ON resistance of the external PFET ICL_ADJ : 5.5µA typically IIND_PEAK = ILOAD + IRIPPLE/2 Catch Diode Selection (D1) The important parameters for the catch diode are the peak current, the peak reverse voltage, and the average power dissipation. The average current through the diode can be calculated as following. ID_AVE = IOUT* (1 − D) The off state voltage across the catch diode is approximately equal to the input voltage. The peak reverse voltage rating must be greater than input voltage. In nearly all cases a shottky diode is recommended. In low output voltage applications a low forward voltage provides improved efficiency. For high temperature applications, diode leakage current may become significant and require a higher reverse voltage rating to achieve acceptable performance. OS-CON, Panasonic SP CAP, Nichicon ’NA’ series, are also recommended and may be used without additional series resistance. For all practical purposes, any type of output capacitor may be used with proper circuit verification. Input Capacitor Selection (CIN) A bypass capacitor is required between the input source and ground. It must be located near the source pin of the external PFET. The input capacitor prevents large voltage transients at the input and provides the instantaneous current when the PFET turns on. The important parameters for the input capacitor are the voltage rating and the RMS current rating. Follow the manufacturer’s recommended voltage derating. For high input voltage application, low ESR electrolytic capacitor, the Nichicon ’UD’ series or the Panasonic ’FK’ series, is available. The RMS current in the input capacitor can be calculated.
where D is the duty cycle and VD is the diode forward voltage. The inductor should be rated to the following: Ipk = (Iout+∆i/2)*1.1
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Design Information
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P-Channel MOSFET Selection (Q1) The important parameters for the PFET are the maximum Drain-Source voltage (VDS), the on resistance (RDSON), Current rating, and the input capacitance. The voltage across the PFET when it is turned off is equal to the sum of the input voltage and the diode forward voltage. The VDS must be selected to provide some margin beyond the input voltage. PGATE swings the PFET’s gate from VIN to VIN − 5V when the input voltage is greater than 7V. At less than 7V input, the PGATE voltage swing is smaller. At 4.5V input the PGATE swings from VIN to VIN − 3.3V. To insure that the PFET turns on completely, a low threshold PFET should be used when the input voltage is less than 7V. RDSON and package size must be used to determine the appropriate FET for a given current as well as peak current capability. Switching losses also must be considered. The first order losses in the FET are approximately: PDswitch = RDSON*IOUT2*D + F*IOUT*VIN*(ton + toff)/2 where: ton = FET turn on time toff = FET turn off time A value of 10ns to 20ns is typical for ton and toff. The RDSON is used in determining the current limit resistor value, RADJ. Note that the RDSON has a positive temperature coefficient. At 100˚C, the RDSON may be as much as 150% higher than the 25˚C value. This increase in RDSON must be considered it when determining RADJ in wide temperature
range applications. If the current limit is set based upon 25˚C ratings, then false current limiting can occur at high temperature. Keeping the gate capacitance below 2000pF is recommended to keep switching losses and transition times low. As gate capacitance increases, operating frequency should be reduced and as gate capacitance decreases operating frequency can be increased.
PCB Layout
The PC board layout is very important in all switching regulator designs. Poor layout can cause switching noise into the feedback signal and general EMI problems. For minimal inductance, the wires indicated by heavy lines should be as wide and short as possible. Keep the ground pin of the input capacitor as close as possible to the anode of the diode. This path carries a large AC current. The switching node, the node with the diode cathode, inductor, and FET drain, should be kept short. This node is one of the main sources for radiated EMI since it is an AC voltage at the switching frequency. It is always good practice to use a ground plane in the design, particularly at high currents. The gate pin of the external PFET should be located close to the PGATE pin. However, if a very small FET is used, a resistor may be required between PGATE and the gate of the FET to reduce high frequency ringing. The feedback voltage signal line can be sensitive to noise. Make sure to avoid inductive coupling to the inductor or the switching node.
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FIGURE 6. Typical PCB Layout Schematic (3.3V output)
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Silk Screen C1: CIN 22µF/35V EEJL1VD226R (Panasonic) C2: COUT 100µF/6.3V 6TPC100M (Sanyo) C3: CADJ 1nF Ceramic Chip Capacitor C4: CFF 100pF Ceramic Chip Capacitor D1: 1A/40V MBRS140T3 (On Semiconductor) L1: 22µH :QH66SN220M01L (Murata) Q1: FDC5614P (Fairchild) R1: 33KΩ Chip Resistor R2: 20KΩ Chip Resistor R3: RADJ 24KΩ Chip Resistor FIGURE 7. Typical PCB Layout (3.3V Output)
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Physical Dimensions
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