FAN2365
TinyBuck™ 15 A Integrated Synchronous Buck Regulator
Features
Description
VIN Range: 4.5 V to 24 V
The FAN2365 TinyBuck™ is a highly efficient integrated
synchronous buck regulator. The regulator is capable of
operating with an input range from 4.5 V to 24 V and
supporting up to 15 A continuous load currents.
PFM Mode for Light-Load Efficiency
High Efficiency: Over to 96% Peak
Continuous Output Current: 15 A
MOSFETs RDS,ON (Typical): HS: 6.46 mΩ,
LS: 1.58 mΩ
Excellent Line and Load Transient Response
Precision Reference: ±1% Over Temperature
Output Voltage Range: 0.6 to 5.5 V
Programmable Frequency: 200 kHz to 1 MHz
Programmable Soft-Start
Low Shutdown Current
Adjustable Sourcing Current Limit
Internal Boot Diode
Thermal Shutdown
The FAN2365 utilizes Fairchild’s constant on-time
control architecture to provide excellent transient
response and to maintain a relatively constant switching
frequency. This device utilizes Pulse Frequency
Modulation (PFM) mode to maximize light-load
efficiency by reducing switching frequency when the
inductor is operating in discontinuous conduction mode
at light loads, while clamping the minimum frequency
above the audible range with ultrasonic mode.
Switching frequency and over-current protection can
be programmed to provide a flexible solution for
various applications. Output over-voltage, undervoltage, over-current, and thermal shutdown protections
help prevent damage to the device during fault
conditions. After thermal shutdown is activated, a
hysteresis feature restarts the device when normal
operating temperature is reached.
Halogen and Lead Free, RoHS Compliant
Applications
Mainstream Notebooks
Servers and Desktop Computers
Game Consoles
Telecommunications
Storage
Base Stations
Ordering Information
Part Number
Configuration
Operating
Temperature
Range
Output
Current (A)
FAN2365MPX
PFM with Ultrasonic Mode
-40 to 125°C
15
Package
34-Lead, PQFN,
5.5 mm x 5.0 mm
Forced PWM or no ultrasonic mode available on request. Please address support questions to
"tinybucksupport@fairchildsemi.com".
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VBIAS = 5V
R11
10Ω
C9
0.1µF
C10
2.2µF
PVCC
VCC
Ext
EN
VIN = 19V
CIN
0.1µF
VIN
CIN
4x10µF
PVIN
C3
0.1µF
EN
VOUT = 1.2V
IOUT=0-15A
BOOT
L1
0.56µH
FAN2365
SW
PGOOD
ILIM
SOFT START
R2
1.5kΩ
R5 1.47kΩ
C7
15nF
C4
0.1µF
C5
100pF
FREQ
R3
10kΩ
FB
R9
54.9kΩ
AGND
R4
10kΩ
PGND
Figure 1.
Typical Application
Functional Block Diagram
VIN
BOOT
PVIN
PVCC
PVCC
VCC
VCC
VCC UVLO
0.8V/
2.0V
COUT
8x47µF
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Typical Application Diagram
PVCC
EN
ENABLE
VCC
VCC
10µA
Modulator
HS Gate
Driver
SS
FB
FB
Comparator
VREF
SW
FREQ
Control
Logic
x1.2
2nd Level Over
Voltage Comparator
x1.1
1st Level Over
Voltage Comparator
x0.9
Under Voltage
Comparator
PFM
Comparator
PVCC
LS Gate
Driver
VCC
PGOOD
Thermal
Shutdown
10µA
Current Limit
Comparator
AGND
ILIM
Figure 2.
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PGND
Block Diagram
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9
VIN
9
SW
PVIN
PVIN
8
BOOT
PVIN
7
AGND
PVIN
6
PVIN
PVIN
5
PVIN
AGND
4
PVIN
BOOT
3
PVIN
SW
2
PVIN
VIN
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10
PVIN
PVIN 10
34
NC
11
PVIN
PVIN 11
33
NC
12
SW
SW
12
32
FREQ
13
SW
SW 13
31
SS
14
SW
SW
30 PGOOD
29
15
SW
SW 15
29
EN
NC
28
16
SW
SW 16
28
NC
FB
27
17
SW
SW 17
27
FB
24
23
22
21
20
PVCC
ILIM
AGND
SW
PGND
PGND
19
18
Figure 3. Pin Assignments, Bottom View
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
VCC
26
25
VCC
EN
14
PVCC
SW
(P3)
PGOOD 30
ILIM
AGND
(P1)
AGND
31
SW
SS
PGND
32
PGND
FREQ
PGND
33
PGND
NC
PVIN
(P2)
PGND
34
PGND
NC
Figure 4. Pin Assignments, Top View
Pin Definitions
Name
Pad / Pin
PVIN
P2, 5-11
VIN
1
Input to the modulator for input voltage feed-forward
PVCC
25
Power supply input for the low-side gate driver and boot diode
VCC
26
Power supply input for the controller
PGND
18-21
AGND
P1, 4, 23
SW
Description
Power input for the power stage
Power ground for the low-side power MOSFET and for the low-side gate driver
Analog ground for the analog portions of the IC and for substrate
P3, 2, 12-17, 22 Switching node; junction between high-and low-side MOSFETs
BOOT
3
Supply for high-side MOSFET gate driver. A capacitor from BOOT to SW supplies the
charge to turn on the N-channel high-side MOSFET. During the freewheeling interval
(low-side MOSFET on), the high-side capacitor is recharged by an internal diode
connected to PVCC.
ILIM
24
Current limit. A resistor between ILIM and SW sets the current limit threshold.
FB
27
Output voltage feedback to the modulator
EN
29
Enable input to the IC. Pin must be driven logic high to enable, or logic low to disable.
SS
31
Soft-start input to the modulator
FREQ
32
On-time and frequency programming pin. Connect a resistor between FREQ and
AGND to program on-time and switching frequency.
PGOOD
30
Power good; open-drain output indicating VOUT is within set limits.
NC
28, 33-34
Leave pin open or connect to AGND.
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Pin Configuration
Stresses exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device. The device may not function or be
operable above the recommended operating conditions and stressing the parts to these levels is not recommended.
In addition, extended exposure to stresses above the recommended operating conditions may affect device reliability.
The absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only.
Symbol
VPVIN
VIN
VBOOT
VSW
Parameter
Conditions
Min. Max. Unit
Power Input
Referenced to PGND
-0.3
30.0
V
Modulator Input
Referenced to AGND
-0.3
30.0
V
Referenced to PVCC
-0.3
30.0
V
Referenced to PVCC, ∆𝑉𝐹𝐵
(8)
where ∆IIND is the inductor current ripple and ∆VFB is
the ripple voltage on VFB, which should be ≥12 mV.
In certain applications, especially designs utilizing only
ceramic output capacitors, there may not be sufficient
ripple magnitude available on the feedback pin for
stable operation. In this case, an external circuit can be
added to inject ripple voltage into the FB pin.
There are some specific considerations when selecting
the RCC ripple injector circuit. For typical applications,
the value of C4 can be selected as 0.1 µF and
approximate values for R2 and C5 can be determined
using the following equations.
R2 must be small enough to develop 12 mV of ripple:
𝑅2 <
(𝑉𝐼𝑁 − 𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 ) ∙ 𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇
𝑉𝐼𝑁 ∙ 0.012𝑉 ∙ 𝐶4 ∙ 𝑓𝑆𝑊
(9)
R2 must be selected such that the R2C4 time constant
enables stable operation:
0.33 ∙ 2𝜋 ∙ 𝑓𝑆𝑊 ∙ 𝐿𝑂𝑈𝑇 ∙ 𝐶𝑂𝑈𝑇
(10)
𝑅2 <
𝐶4
The minimum value of C5 can be selected to minimize
the capacitive component of ripple appearing on the
feedback pin:
LOUT ∙ COUT ∙ (R3 + R4)
(11)
R2 ∙ R3 ∙ R4 ∙ C4
Using the minimum value of C5 generally offers the best
transient response, and 100pF is a good initial value in
many applications. However, under some operating
conditions excessive pulse jitter may be observed. To
reduce jitter and improve stability, the value of C5 can
be increased:
C5MIN >
𝐶5 ≥ 2 ∙ C5MIN
(12)
5 V PVCC
The PVCC is supplied from an external source to provide
power to the drivers and VCC. It is crucial to keep this pin
decoupled to PGND with a≥ 1 µF X5R or X7R ceramic
capacitor. Because VCC powers internal analog circuit, it
is filtered from PVCC with a 10 Ω resistor and 0.1 µF X7R
decoupling ceramic capacitor to AGND.
Setting the Output Voltage (VOUT)
The output voltage VOUT is regulated by initiating a highside MOSFET on-time interval when the valley of the
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divided output voltage appearing at the FB pin reaches
VREF. Since this method regulates at the valley of the
output ripple voltage, the actual DC output voltage on
VOUT is offset from the programmed output voltage by the
average value of the output ripple voltage. The initial VOUT
setting of the regulator can be programmed from 0.6 V to
5.5 V by an external resistor divider (R3 and R4):
𝑅4 =
𝑅3
𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇
�
�−1
𝑉𝑅𝐸𝐹
(13)
where VREF is 600 mV.
For example; for 1.2 V VOUT and 10 kΩ R3, then R4 is
10 kΩ. For 600 mV VOUT, R4 is left open. VFB is trimmed
to a value of 596 mV when VREF=600 mV, so the final
output voltage, including the effect of the output ripple
voltage, can be approximated by the equation:
𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 = 𝑉𝐹𝐵 ∗ �1 +
𝑉𝑟𝑖𝑝
𝑅3
�+�
�
𝑅4
2
(14)
Setting the Switching Frequency (fSW)
fSW is programmed through external RFREQ as follows:
𝑅𝐹𝑅𝐸𝑄 =
𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇
20 ∗ 𝐶𝑡𝑂𝑁 ∗ 𝑓𝑆𝑊
(15)
where CtON=2.2 pF internal capacitor that generates
tON. For example; for fSW=500 kHz and VOUT=1.2 V,
select a standard value for RFREQ=54.9 kΩ.
Inductor Selection
The inductor is typically selected based on the ripple
current (∆IL), which is approximately 25% to 45% of the
maximum DC load. The inductor current rating should
be selected such that the saturation and heating current
ratings exceed the intended currents encountered in the
application over the expected temperature range of
operation. Regulators that require fast transient
response use smaller inductance and higher current
ripple; while regulators that require higher efficiency
keep ripple current on the low side.
The inductor value is given by:
𝐿=
(𝑉𝐼𝑁 − 𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 ) 𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇
∙
∆𝐼𝐿 ∙ 𝑓𝑆𝑊
𝑉𝐼𝑁
(16)
For example: for 19 V VIN, 1.2 V VOUT, 15 A load, 25%
∆IL, and 500 kHz fSW; L is 576 nH, and a standard
value of 560 nH is selected.
Input Capacitor Selection
Input capacitor CIN is selected based on voltage rating,
RMS current ICIN(RMS) rating, and capacitance. For
capacitors having DC voltage bias derating, such as
ceramic capacitors, higher rating is strongly
recommended. RMS current rating is given by:
𝐼𝐶𝐼𝑁(𝑅𝑀𝑆) = 𝐼𝐿𝑂𝐴𝐷−𝑀𝐴𝑋 ∙ �𝐷 ∙ (1 − 𝐷)
13
(17)
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Application Information
approximately 20 µA is output onto the ILIM pin, which
creates a voltage across the resistor. When the voltage
on ILIM goes negative, an over-current condition is
detected.
The capacitance is given by:
𝐶𝐼𝑁
𝐼𝐿𝑂𝐴𝐷−𝑀𝐴𝑋 ∙ 𝐷 ∙ (1 − 𝐷)
=
𝑓𝑆𝑊 ∙ ∆𝑉𝐼𝑁
The current flowing out of the ILIM pin through RILIM is
trimmed to compensate for both the RDS(ON) of the LS
MOSFET and the offset voltage of the current limit
comparator. RILIM is calculated by:
(18)
where ∆VIN is the input voltage ripple, normally 1% of
VIN.
𝑅𝐼𝐿𝐼𝑀 = 1.08 ∙ 𝐾𝐼𝐿𝐼𝑀 ∙ 𝐼𝐼𝐿𝐼𝑀,𝑉𝐴𝐿𝐿𝐸𝑌
For example; for VIN=19 V, ∆VIN=120 mV, VOUT=1.2 V,
15 A load, and fSW=500 kHz; CIN is 14.8 µF and ICIN(RMS)
is 3.64 ARMS. Select a minimum of three 10 µF 25 Vrated ceramic capacitors with X7R or similar dielectric,
recognizing that the capacitor DC bias characteristic
indicates that the capacitance value falls approximately
60% at VIN=19 V, with a resultant small increase in ∆VIN
ripple voltage above 120 mV used in the calculation.
Also, each 10 µF can carry over 3 ARMS in the frequency
range from 100 kHz to 1 MHz, exceeding the input
capacitor current rating requirements. An additional
0.1 µF capacitor may be needed to suppress noise
generated by high frequency switching transitions.
With the constant on-time architecture, HS is always
turned on for a fixed on-time; this determines the peakto-peak inductor current.
Current ripple ∆I is given by:
Output Capacitor Selection
∆𝐼𝐿 =
Output capacitor COUT is selected based on voltage
rating, RMS current ICOUT(RMS) rating, and capacitance.
For capacitors having DC voltage bias derating, such as
ceramic capacitors, higher rating is highly recommended.
2
2
𝐼𝑀𝐴𝑋
− 𝐼𝑀𝐼𝑁
2
(𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 + ∆𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 )2 − 𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇
(21)
The FAN2365 uses valley-current sensing, the current
limit (IILIM) set point is the valley (IVALLEY).
The valley current level for calculating RILIM is given by:
𝐼𝑉𝐴𝐿𝐿𝐸𝑌 = 𝐼𝐿𝑂𝐴𝐷 (𝐶𝐿) −
∆𝐼𝐿
2
(22)
where ILOAD (CL) is the DC load current when the
current limit threshold is reached..
(19)
For example: In a converter designed for 15 A steadystate operation and 4.5 A current ripple, the current-limit
threshold could be selected at 120% of ILOAD,(MAX) to
accommodate transient operation and inductor value
decrease under loading. As a result, ILOAD,(MAX) is 18 A,
IVALLEY=15.75 A, and RILIM is selected as the standard
value of 1.47 kΩ.
where IMAX and IMIN are maximum and minimum load
steps, respectively and ∆VOUT is the voltage
overshoot, usually specified at 3 to 5%.
For example: for VI=19 V, VOUT=1.2 V, 10 A IMAX, 5 A
IMIN, fSW=500 kHz, LOUT=560 nH, and 3% ∆VOUT ripple of
36 mV; the COUT value is calculated to be 360 µF. This
capacitor requirement can be satisfied using eight
47 µF, 6.3 V-rated X5R ceramic capacitors. This
calculation applies for load current slew rates that are
faster than the inductor current slew rate, which can be
defined as VOUT/L during the load current removal.
Boot Resistor
In some applications, especially with higher input
voltage, the VSW ring voltage may exceed derating
guidelines of 80% to 90% of absolute rating for VSW . In
this situation a resistor can be connected in series with
boot capacitor (C3 in Figure 1) to reduce the turn-on
speed of the high side MOSFET to reduce the
amplitude of the VSW ring voltage. If necessary, a
resistor and capacitor snubber can be added from VSW
to PGND to reduce the magnitude of the ringing voltage.
Please contact tinybucksupport@fairchildsemi.com for
assistance selecting a boot resistor or snubber circuit in
applications that operate above a 21 V typical input
voltage.
Setting the Current Limit
Current limit is implemented by sensing the inductor
valley current across the LS RDS(ON) during the LS ontime. The current limit comparator prevents a new ontime from being started until the valley current is less
than the current limit.
The set point is configured by connecting a resistor from
the ILIM pin to the SW pin. A trimmed current of
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(𝑉𝐼𝑁 − 𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 ) ∗ 𝑡𝑂𝑁
𝐿
From the equation above, the worst-case ripple occurs
during an output short circuit (where VOUT is 0 V). This
should be taken into account when selecting the current
limit set point.
When calculating COUT, usually the dominant
requirement is the current load step transient. If the
unloading transient requirement (IOUT transitioning from
HIGH to LOW), is satisfied, then the load transient (IOUT
transitioning LOW to HIGH), is also usually satisfied.
The unloading COUT calculation, assuming COUT has
negligible parasitic resistance and inductance in the
circuit path, is given by:
𝐶𝑂𝑈𝑇 = 𝐿 ∙
(20)
where KILIM is the current source scale factor equal to
the average RDS,ON of the LS MOSFET divided by the
average ILIM pin current of 20 µA, and IVALLEY is the
inductor valley current when the current limit threshold
is reached. The factor 1.08 accounts for the
temperature offset of the LS MOSFET compared to
control circuit (approximately 20°C), and the
approximate increase in the RDS,on of the LS MOSFET
of 4000 ppm/°C.
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where ILOAD-MAX is the maximum load current and D is
the duty cycle VOUT/VIN. The maximum ICIN(RMS) occurs
at 50% duty cycle.
The following points should be considered before
beginning a PCB layout using the FAN2365. A sample
PCB layout from the TinyBuck™ evaluation board is
shown in Figure 28-Figure 31 following the layout
guidelines.
The current return path from PGND at the low-side
MOSFET source to the negative terminal of the input
capacitor can be routed under the inductor and also
through vias that connect the input capacitor and lowside MOSFET source to the PGND region under the
power portion of the IC.
Power components consisting of the input capacitors,
output capacitors, inductor, and TinyBuck™ device
should be placed on a common side of the pcb in close
proximity to each other and connected using surface
copper.
The SW node trace which connects the source of the
high-side MOSFET and the drain of the low-side
MOSFET to the inductor should be short and wide.
Sensitive analog components including SS, FB, ILIM,
FREQ, and EN should be placed away from the highvoltage switching circuits such as SW and BOOT, and
connected to their respective pins with short traces.
To control the voltage across the output capacitor, the
output voltage divider should be located close to the FB
pin, with the upper FB voltage divider resistor connected
to the positive side of the output capacitor, and the
bottom resistor should be connected to the AGND
portion of the TinyBuck™ device.
The inner PCB layer closest to the TinyBuck™ device
should have Power Ground (PGND) under the power
processing portion of the device (PVIN, SW, and
PGND). This inner PCB layer should have a separate
Analog Ground (AGND) under the P1 pad and the
associated analog components. AGND and PGND
should be connected together near the IC between
PGND pins 18-21 and AGND pin 23 which connects to
P1 thermal pad.
When using ceramic capacitor solutions with external
ramp injection circuitry (R2, C4, C5 in Figure 1), R2 and
C4 should be connected near the inductor, and coupling
capacitor C5 should be placed near FB pin to minimize
FB pin trace length.
Decoupling capacitors for PVCC and VCC should be
located close to their respective device pins.
The AGND thermal pad (P1) should be connected to
AGND plane on inner layer using four 0.25 mm vias
spread under the pad. No vias are included under PVIN
(P2) and SW (P3) to maintain the PGND plane under
the power circuitry intact.
SW node connections to BOOT, ILIM, and ripple
injection resistor R2 should be made through separate
traces.
Power circuit loops that carry high currents should be
arranged to minimize the loop area. Primary focus
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should be directed to minimize the loop for current flow
from the input capacitor to PVIN, through the internal
MOSFETs, and returning to the input capacitor. The
input capacitor should be placed as close to the PVIN
terminals as possible.
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout
Guidelines
Figure 29.
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Figure 28.
Evaluation Board Top Layer Copper
Evaluation Board Inner Layer 1 Copper
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Evaluation Board Inner Layer 2 Copper
Figure 31.
Evaluation Board Bottom Layer Copper
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Physical Dimensions
5.50±0.10
26
18
1.05±0.10
17
27
0.25±0.05 (30X)
5.00±0.10
34
0.25±0.05
0.025±0.025
10
9
1
TOP VIEW
PIN#1
INDICATOR
SEATING
PLANE
DETAIL 'A'
SEE
DETAIL 'A'
SCALE: 2:1
FRONT VIEW
1.58±0.01
(0.35)
2.18±0.01
(0.43)
0.50±0.01
9
1
(0.25)
0.40±0.01 (30X)
(0.35) 34
10
0.68±0.01
(0.35)
3.50±0.01
2.58±0.01
(1.75)
17
(0.75)
(0.33)
(0.35)
27
0.43±0.01
18
26
(0.25)
(0.35)
NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
A) NO INDUSTRY REGISTRATION APPLIES.
B) ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS.
C) DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE BURRS
OR MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH OR
BURRS DOES NOT EXCEED 0.10MM.
D) DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER
ASME Y14.5M-2009.
E) DRAWING FILE NAME: MKT-PQFN34AREV2
F) FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR
Figure 32.
(0.28) (3X)
(0.24)
1.75±0.01
BOTTOM VIEW
34-Lead, PQFN, 5.5 mm x 5.0 mm Package
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