NCP5398
2/3/4 Phase Controller for
CPU Applications
The NCP5398 is a two-, three-, or four-phase buck controller
which combines differential voltage and current sensing, and
adaptive voltage positioning to power both AMD and Intel
processors. Dual-edge pulse-width modulation (PWM) combined
with inductor current sensing reduces system cost by providing the
fastest initial response to transient load events. Dual-edge
multi-phase modulation reduces total bulk and ceramic output
capacitance required to satisfy transient load-line regulation.
A high performance operational error amplifier is provided, which
allows easy compensation of the system. The proprietary method of
Dynamic Reference Injection (Patented) makes the error amplifier
compensation virtually independent of the system response to VID
changes, eliminating tradeoffs between overshoot and dynamic VID
performance.
Features
•Meets Intel's VR 10.0 and 11.0 and AMD Specifications
•Dual-Edge PWM for Fastest Initial Response to Transient Loading
•High Performance Operational Error Amplifier
•Supports both VR11 and Legacy Soft-Start Modes
•Dynamic Reference Injection (Patented)
•DAC Range from 0.5 V to 1.6 V
•1.0% System Voltage Accuracy from 1.0 V to 1.6 V
•True Differential Remote Voltage Sensing Amplifier
•Phase-to-Phase Current Balancing
•“Lossless” Differential Inductor Current Sensing
•Differential Current Sense Amplifiers for each Phase
•Adaptive Voltage Positioning (AVP)
•Frequency Range: 100 kHz – 1.0 MHz
•Overvoltage, Undervoltage and Overcurrent Protection
•Threshold Sensitive Enable Pin for VTT Sensing
•Power Good Output with Internal Delays
•Programmable Soft-Start Time
•This is a Pb-Free Device*
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MARKING
DIAGRAM
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1 40
NCP5398
AWLYYWW
G
40 PIN QFN, 6x6
MN SUFFIX
CASE 488AR
NCP5398 = Specific Device Code
A
= Assembly Location
WL
= Wafer Lot
YY
= Year
WW
= Work Week
G
= Pb-Free Package
*Pin 41 is the thermal pad on the bottom of the device.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Device
NCP5398MNR2G*
Package
Shipping†
QFN-40 2500 / Tape & Reel
(Pb-Free)
*Temperature Range: 0°C to 85°C
†For information on tape and reel specifications,
including part orientation and tape sizes, please
refer to our Tape and Reel Packaging Specification
Brochure, BRD8011/D.
Applications
•Desktop Processors
*For additional information on our Pb-Free strategy and soldering details, please
download the ON Semiconductor Soldering and Mounting Techniques Reference
Manual, SOLDERRM/D.
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G2
33
32
G3
12VMON
G4
34
35
36
VCC
37
VR_RDY
38
NTC
39
VR_FAN
VREF
CS3
NCP5398
CS2N
VID7
CS1
(Top View)
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20
19
18
17
VS16
DACMODE
VDRP
VID6
VFB
CS2
COMP
VID5
DIFFOUT
CS3N
VS+
VID4
15
9
10
VID3
NC
8
CS4N
14
7
VID2
ILIM
6
CS4
13
5
VID1
ROSC
4
DRVON
12
3
G1
VID0
SS
2
EN
11
1
VR_HOT
40
PIN CONNECTIONS
CS1N
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
NCP5398
12 V_FILTER
+5 V
VTT
680 PULLUPS
12 V_FILTER
D1
BAT54HT1
C4
RVCC
C3
CVCC1
NCP3418B
4
41
RT1
36
2
VID0
3
VID1
4
VID2
5
VID3
6
VID4
7
VID5
8
VID6
9
VID7
10
VID_SEL
1
VR_EN
37
VR_RDY
40
VR_HOT
39
VR_FAN
16
15
3
VCC
VID0
GND
12VMON
VID1
VID2
VID3
VREF
VID4
NTC
VID5
34
RISO2
RT2
CFB1
VID7
G2
EN
VR_RDY
2
IN
PGND
5
6
RS1
NTD85N02RT4
38
CS1
12 V_FILTER
31
12 V_FILTER
VR_FAN
VS-
G3
VS+
4
32
26
CS3
CS3N 25
G4
DIFFOUT
VCC
BST
DRVH
OD
SW
DRVL
2
IN
PGND
1
8
7
5
6
33
28
CS4
CS4N 27
VFB
12 V_FILTER
CD1
RD1
CF
RF
18
R2
C2
C1
RDRP
20
L1
7
24
CS2
CS2N 23
VR_HOT
RFB
CH
SW
8
RNTC1
VR10/11
RFB1
19
OD
NTD60N02RT4
1
30
G1
22
CS1
CS1N 21
VID6
NCP5398
17
BST
DRVH
DRVL
RNTC2
35
3
RISO1
VCC
VDRP
DRVON
12 V_FILTER
29
COMP
ILIM
ROSC SS
13
12
4
11
3
RLIM1
VCC
OD
CSS
RVFB
BST
DRVH
SW
DRVL
2
IN
PGND
1
8
7
5
6
RLIM2
12 V_FILTER
4
3
VCC
12 V_FILTER
BST
DRVH
OD
SW
DRVL
2
IN
PGND
1
8
7
5
6
RT2 LOCATED NEAR OUTPUT INDUCTORS
VCCP
+
VSSP
CPU GND
Figure 1. Application Schematic for Four Phases
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12 V_FILTER
+5 V
12 V_FILTER
D1
BAT54HT1
VTT
680 PULLUPS
C4
RVCC
C3
CVCC1
NCP3418B
4
41
36
2
VID0
3
VID1
4
VID2
5
VID3
6
VID4
7
VID5
8
VID6
9
VID7
10
VID_SEL
1
VR_EN
37
VR_RDY
40
VR_HOT
39
VR_FAN
16
15
RT1
VCC
3
GND
RISO2
RT2
CFB1
VID2
VID3
VREF
VID4
NTC
VID5
VID7
35
2
RNTC2
34 RNTC1
IN
PGND
C1
8
5
6
RS1
G2
EN
VR_RDY
12 V_FILTER
31
RD1
CF
RF
18
C2
12 V_FILTER
24
CS2
CS2N 23
VR_HOT
VR_FAN
VS-
G3
VS+
4
32
26
CS3
CS3N 25
G4
DIFFOUT
VCC
BST
DRVH
OD
SW
DRVL
2
IN
PGND
1
8
7
5
6
33
28
CS4
CS4N 27
VFB
12 V_FILTER
CD1
R2
CS1
RDRP
20
L1
7
NTD85N02RT4
38
VR10/11
RFB
CH
SW
NTD60N02RT4
1
30
G1
22
CS1
CS1N 21
VID6
RFB1
19
OD
DRVL
12VMON
VID1
NCP5398
17
BST
DRVH
VID0
3
RISO1
VCC
VDRP
DRVON
12 V_FILTER
29
COMP
ILIM
ROSC SS
13
12
RLIM1
RVFB
4
11
3
VCC
BST
DRVH
OD
CSS
SW
DRVL
2
IN
PGND
1
8
7
5
6
RLIM2
RT2 LOCATED NEAR OUTPUT INDUCTORS
VCCP
+
VSSP
CPU GND
Figure 2. Application Schematic for Three Phases
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12 V_FILTER
+5 V
12 V_FILTER
D1
BAT54HT1
VTT
C4
680 PULLUPS
RVCC
C3
CVCC1
NCP3418B
4
41
36
2
VID0
3
VID1
4
VID2
5
VID3
6
VID4
7
VID5
8
VID6
9
VID7
10
VID_SEL
1
VR_EN
37
VR_RDY
40
VR_HOT
39
VR_FAN
16
15
RT1
VCC
3
GND
VID0
12VMON
VID1
VID2
VID3
VREF
VID4
NTC
VID5
34
2
RISO2
RT2
CFB1
VID7
19
IN
PGND
C1
L1
7
5
6
R2
RS1
NTD85N02RT4
38
C2
CS1
VR10/11
G2
EN
VR_RDY
12 V_FILTER
31
12 V_FILTER
24
CS2
CS2N 23
VR_HOT
VR_FAN
VS-
G3
VS+
4
32
26
CS3
CS3N 25
RFB1
RFB
SW
8
30
G1
22
CS1
CS1N 21
VID6
NCP5398
17
OD
NTD60N02RT4
1
RNTC1
3
RISO1
BST
DRVH
DRVL
RNTC2
35
VCC
G4
DIFFOUT
VCC
BST
DRVH
OD
SW
DRVL
2
IN
PGND
1
8
7
5
6
33
28
CS4
CS4N 27
VFB
RDRP
20
CD1
RD1
CF
RF
18
CH
VDRP
DRVON
29
COMP
ILIM
ROSC SS
13
12
11
RLIM1
CSS
RVFB
RLIM2
RT2 LOCATED NEAR OUTPUT INDUCTORS
VCCP
+
VSSP
CPU GND
Figure 3. Application Schematic for Two Phases
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VREF
DACMODE
VID0
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
VID5
VID6
VID7
NTC
NCP5398
VR_FAN
VR10/11/AMD
DAC
NTC
+
-
SS
VR_HOT
DAC
+
VS-
-
VS+
+
-
Diff Amp
DIFFOUT
Fault
1.3 V
+
VFB
GND
Error Amp
COMP
VDRP
Droop
Amplifier
+-
1.3 V
CS1
CS1N
+
-
+
-
ENB
+
-
ENB
+
-
ENB
G1
Gain = 6
CS2
CS2N
+
-
G2
Gain = 6
CS3
CS3N
+
-
G3
Gain = 6
CS4
CS4N
+
-
+
-
ENB
OVER
Oscillator
ROSC
ILIM
-
ILimit
+
VCC UVLO
12VMON
Fault
DIFFOUT
+
EN
VCC
G4
4OFF
Gain = 6
+
12VMON UVLO
Figure 4. Simplified Block Diagram
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Fault Logic
3 Phase
Detect
and
Monitor
Circuits
DRVON
VR_RDY
NCP5398
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
Pin No.
Symbol
Description
1
EN
2–9
VID0–VID7
Voltage ID DAC inputs
10
DACMODE
VRM select bit
11
SS
12
ROSC
13
ILIM
Over-current shutdown threshold. To program the shutdown threshold, connect this pin to the ROSC pin via
a resistor divider as shown in the Applications Schematics. To disable the over-current feature, connect this
pin directly to the ROSC pin. To guarantee correct operation, this pin should only be connected to the voltage
generated by the ROSC pin; do not connect this pin to any externally generated voltages.
14
NC
Do not connect anything to this pin.
15
VS+
Non-inverting input to the internal differential remote sense amplifier
16
VS-
Inverting input to the internal differential remote sense amplifier
17
DIFFOUT
18
COMP
19
VFB
Error amplifier inverting input. Connect a resistor from this pin to DIFFOUT. The value of this resistor and the
amount of current from the droop resistor (RDRP) will set the amount of output voltage droop (AVP) during
load.
20
VDRP
Current signal output for Adaptive Voltage Positioning (AVP). The voltage of this pin above the 1.3 V internal
offset voltage is proportional to the output current. Connect a resistor from this pin to VFB to set the amount
of AVP current into the feedback resistor (RFB) to produce an output voltage droop. Leave this pin open for
no AVP.
21, 23,
25, 27
CSxN
Inverting input to current sense amplifier #x, x = 1, 2, 3, 4.
22, 24,
26, 28
CSx
29
DRVON
Output to enable Gate Drivers
30 – 33
G1 – G4
PWM output pulses to gate drivers
34
VREF
35
12VMON
36
VCC
37
VR_RDY
Voltage Regulator Ready (Power Good) output. Open drain output that is high when the output is regulating.
38
NTC
Remote temperature sense connection. Connect an NTC thermistor from this pin to GND and a resistor from
this pin to VREF. As the NTC's temperature increases, the voltage on this pin will decrease.
39
VR_FAN
Open drain output that will be low impedance when the voltage at the NTC pin is above the specified
threshold. This pin will transition to a high impedance state when the voltage at the NTC pin decreases
below the specified threshold. This pin requires an external pull-up resistor.
40
VR_HOT
Open drain output that will be low impedance when the voltage at the NTC pin is above the specified
threshold. This pin will transition to a high impedance state when the voltage at the NTC pin decreases
below the specified threshold. This pin requires an external pull-up resistor.
41
GND
Pull this pin high to enable controller. Pull this pin low to disable controller. Either an open-collector output
(with a pull-up resistor) or a logic gate (CMOS or totem-pole output) may be used to drive this pin. A
Low-to-High transition on this pin will initiate a soft start. Connect this pin directly to VREF if the Enable
function is not required. 20 MHz filtering at this pin is required.
A capacitor from this pin to ground programs the soft-start time.
A resistance from this pin to ground programs the oscillator frequency. Also, this pin supplies an output
voltage of 2 V which may be used to form a voltage divider to the ILIM pin to set the over-current shutdown
threshold as shown in the Applications Schematics.
Output of the differential remote sense amplifier
Output of the error amplifier, and the non-inverting input of the PWM comparators
Non-inverting input to current sense amplifier #x, x = 1, 2, 3, 4.
Voltage reference output. This pin is used for remote temperature sensing as shown in the Applications
Schematic.
Second UVLO monitor for monitoring the power stage supply rail
Power for the internal control circuits.
Power supply return (QFN Flag)
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MAXIMUM RATINGS
Electrical Information
Pin Symbol
VMAX (V)
VMIN (V)
ISOURCE (mA)
ISINK (mA)
COMP
5.5
-0.3
10
10
VDRP
5.5
-0.3
5
5
VS+
2.0
GND - 300 mV
1
1
VS-
2.0
GND - 300 mV
1
1
DIFFOUT
5.5
-0.3
20
20
VR_RDY, VR_HOT, VR_FAN
5.5
-0.3
N/A
20
VCC
7.0
-0.3
N/A
10
ROSC
5.5
-0.3
1
N/A
DACMODE, EN
3.5
-0.3
0
0
VREF
5.5
-0.3
0.5
N/A
All Other Pins
5.5
-0.3
-
-
*All signals reference to GND unless otherwise noted.
Thermal Information
Rating
Symbol
Value
Unit
RJA
34
°C/W
Operating Junction Temperature Range (Note 2)
TJ
0 to 125
°C
Operating Ambient Temperature Range
TA
0 to 85
°C
Maximum Storage Temperature Range
TSTG
-55 to +150
°C
Moisture Sensitivity Level, QFN Package
MSL
3
Thermal Characteristic, QFN Package (Note 1)
Stresses exceeding Maximum Ratings may damage the device. Maximum Ratings are stress ratings only. Functional operation above the
Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied. Extended exposure to stresses above the Recommended Operating Conditions may affect
device reliability.
*The maximum package power dissipation must be observed.
1. JESD 51-5 (1S2P Direct-Attach Method) with 0 Airflow.
2. JESD 51-7 (1S2P Direct-Attach Method) with 0 Airflow.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Unless otherwise stated: 0°C < TA < 85°C; 4.75 V < VCC < 5.25 V; All DAC Codes; CVCC = 0.1 F)
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Input Bias Current
-200
-
200
nA
Input Offset Voltage (Note 3)
-1.0
-
1.0
mV
Error Amplifier
Open Loop DC Gain (Note 3)
CL = 60 pF to GND,
RL = 10 k to GND
-
100
-
dB
Open Loop Unity Gain Bandwidth (Note 3)
CL = 60 pF to GND,
RL = 10 k to GND
-
15
-
MHz
Open Loop Phase Margin (Note 3)
CL = 60 pF to GND,
RL = 10 k to GND
-
70
-
°
Slew Rate (Note 3)
Vin = 100 mV, G = -10 V/V,
1.5 V < COMP < 2.5 V,
CL = 60 pF, DC Load = ±125 A
-
5
-
V/s
Maximum Output Voltage
10 mV of Overdrive
ISOURCE = 2.0 mA
2.20
VCC-20
mV
-
V
Minimum Output Voltage
10 mV of Overdrive
ISINK = 2.0 mA
-
0.01
0.5
V
Output Source Current (Note 3)
10 mV Input Overdrive
COMP = 2.0 V
2.0
-
-
mA
Output Sink Current (Note 3)
10 mV Input Overdrive
COMP = 1.0 V
2.0
-
-
mA
Differential Summing Amplifier
VS+ Input Resistance
DRVON = Low
DRVON = High
-
1.5
17
-
k
VS+ Input Bias Voltage
DRVON = Low
DRVON = High
-
0.05
0.65
-
V
VS- Bias Current
VS- = 0 V
-
33
-
A
VS+ Input Voltage Range
0.95 DIFFOUT / VS- 1.05
0.5 V DIFFOUT 2.0 V
-0.3
-
2.0
V
VS- Input Voltage Range
0.95 DIFFOUT / VS- 1.05
0.5 V DIFFOUT 2.0 V
-0.3
-
0.3
V
DC Gain VS+ to DIFFOUT
0 V DAC - VS+ 0.3 V
0.98
1.0
1.025
V/V
DAC Accuracy (measured at VS+)
Closed loop measurement including error
amplifier. (See Figure 25)
1.0 DAC 1.6
0.5 DAC 1.0
-1.0
-10
-
1.0
10
%
mV
-3dB Bandwidth (Note 3)
CL = 80 pF to GND,
RL = 10 k to GND
-
10
-
MHz
Slew Rate (Note 3)
Vin = 100 mV,
DIFFOUT = 1.3 V to 1.2 V
-
5
-
V/s
Maximum Output Voltage
VS+ - DAC = 1.0 V
ISOURCE = 2.0 mA
2.0
3.0
-
V
Minimum Output Voltage
VS+ - DAC = -0.8 V
ISINK = 2.0 mA
-
0.01
0.5
V
Output Source Current (Note 3)
VS+ - DAC = 1.0 V
DIFFOUT = 1.0 V
2.0
-
-
mA
Output Sink Current (Note 3)
VS+ - DAC = -0.8 V
DIFFOUT = 1.0 V
2.0
-
-
mA
3. Guaranteed by design. Not tested in production.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Unless otherwise stated: 0°C < TA < 85°C; 4.75 V < VCC < 5.25 V; All DAC Codes; CVCC = 0.1 F)
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
-
1.30
5.64
5.79
5.95
V/V
-
4
-
MHz
Internal Offset Voltage
VDRP pin offset voltage AND
Error Amp input voltage
V
VDRP Adaptive Voltage-Positioning Amplifier
Current Sense Input to VDRP Gain
-60 mV < (CSx-CSxN) < +60 mV
(Each CS Input Independently)
Current Sense Input to VDRP -3dB
Bandwidth (Note 3)
CL = 30 pF to GND,
RL = 10 k to GND
VDRP Output Slew Rate (Note 3)
Vin = 25 mV
1.3 V < VDRP < 1.9 V,
CL = 330 pF to GND,
RL = 1 k to 10 k connected to 1.3 V
2.5
-
-
V/s
VDRP Output Voltage Offset from Internal
Offset Voltage
CSx= CSxN = 1.3 V
-15
-
+15
mV
Maximum VDRP Output Voltage
CSx - CSxN = 0.1 V (all phases),
ISOURCE = 1.0 mA
2.6
3.0
-
V
Minimum VDRP Output Voltage
CSx - CSxN = -0.033 V (all phases),
ISINK = 1.0 mA
-
0.1
0.5
V
Output Source Current (Note 3)
VDRP = 2.0 V
-
1.3
-
mA
Output Sink Current (Note 3)
VDRP = 1.0 V
-
25
-
mA
Current Sense Amplifiers
Input Bias Current
-200
-
200
nA
Common Mode Input Voltage Range
CSx = CSxN = 1.4 V
-0.3
-
2.0
V
Differential Mode Input Voltage Range
(Note 3)
-120
-
120
mV
-1.0
-
1.0
mV
-
6.0
-
V/V
100
-
1000
kHz
Input Referred Offset Voltage (Note 3)
CSx = CSxN = 1.0 V
Current Sense Input to PWM Gain
0 V < (CSx - CSxN) < 0.1 V
Oscillator
Switching Frequency Range (Note 3)
Switching Frequency Accuracy,
2- or 4-phase
ROSC =
50 k
25 k
10 k
196
380
803
-
226
420
981
kHz
Switching Frequency Accuracy,
3-phase
ROSC =
50 k
25 k
10 k
196
370
757
-
230
430
963
kHz
Switching Frequency Tolerance,
2 and 4 Phase Operation (Note 3)
200 kHz < FSW < 600 kHz
100 kHz < FSW