DATASHEET
ISL78215
FN7673
Rev 1.00
December 7, 2013
Improved Industry Standard Single-Ended Current Mode PWM Controller
The ISL78215 family of adjustable frequency, low power, pulse
width modulating (PWM) current mode controllers is designed
for a wide range of power conversion applications including
boost, flyback, and isolated output configurations. Peak
current mode control effectively handles power transients and
provides inherent overcurrent protection.
This advanced BiCMOS design is pin compatible with the
industry standard 384x family of controllers and offers
significantly improved performance. Features include low
operating current, 60µA start-up current, adjustable operating
frequency to 2MHz, and high peak current drive capability with
20ns rise and fall times.
The ISL78215 is tested to AEC-Q100 specifications.
Features
• 1A MOSFET Gate Driver
• 60µA Start-up Current, 100µA Maximum
• 25ns Propagation Delay Current Sense to Output
• Fast Transient Response with Peak Current Mode Control
• Adjustable Switching Frequency to 2MHz
• 20ns Rise and Fall Times with 1nF Output Load
• Trimmed Timing Capacitor Discharge Current for Accurate
Deadtime/Maximum Duty Cycle Control
• High Bandwidth Error Amplifier
• Tight Tolerance Voltage Reference Over Line, Load, and
Temperature
• Tight Tolerance Current Limit Threshold
• Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
• AEC-Q100 Tested
Applications
• Automotive Power
• Telecom and Datacom Power
• Wireless Base Station Power
• File Server Power
• Industrial Power Systems
• PC Power Supplies
• Isolated Buck and Flyback Regulators
• Boost Regulators
Pin Configuration
ISL78215
(8 LD MSOP)
TOP VIEW
COMP 1
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8 VREF
FB 2
7 VDD
CS 3
6 OUT
RTCT 4
5 GND
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ISL78215
Pin Description
PIN
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
1
COMP
2
FB
The output voltage feedback is connected to the inverting input of the error amplifier through this pin.
The non-inverting input of the error amplifier is internally tied to a reference voltage.
3
CS
This is the current sense input to the PWM comparator. The range of the input signal is nominally 0V to
1.0V and has an internal offset of 100mV.
4
RTCT
This is the oscillator timing control pin. The operational frequency and maximum duty cycle are set by
connecting a resistor, RT, between VREF and this pin and a timing capacitor, CT, from this pin to GND. The
oscillator produces a sawtooth waveform with a programmable frequency range up to 2.0MHz. The
charge time, tC, the discharge time, tD, the switching frequency, f, and the maximum duty cycle, Dmax,
can be calculated from Equations 1, 2, 3 and 4:
COMP is the output of the error amplifier and the input of the PWM comparator. The control loop
frequency compensation network is connected between the COMP and FB pins.
t C 0.583 RT CT
(EQ. 1)
0.0083 RT – 4.3
t D – RT CT ln ----------------------------------------------
0.0083 RT – 2.4
(EQ. 2)
f = 1 tC + tD
(EQ. 3)
D = t
C
f
(EQ. 4)
Figure 4 may be used as a guideline in selecting the capacitor and resistor values required for a given
frequency.
5
GND
GND is the power and small signal reference ground for all functions.
6
OUT
This is the drive output to the power switching device. It is a high current output capable of driving the
gate of a power MOSFET with peak currents of 1.0A.
7
VDD
VDD is the power connection for the device. The total supply current will depend on the load applied to
OUT. Total IDD current is the sum of the operating current and the average output current. Knowing the
operating frequency, f, and the MOSFET gate charge, Qg, the average output current can be calculated in
Equation 5:
I OUT = Qg f
(EQ. 5)
To optimize noise immunity, bypass VDD to GND with a ceramic capacitor as close to the VDD and GND pins
as possible.
8
VREF
The 5.00V reference voltage output. +1.0/-1.5% tolerance over line, load and operating temperature.
Bypass to GND with a 0.1µF to 3.3µF capacitor to filter this output as needed.
Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
(Notes 2, 3)
PART MARKING
TEMP RANGE
(°C)
PACKAGE
(Pb-free)
PKG.
DWG. #
ISL78215AUZ
78215
-40 to +105
8 Ld MSOP
M8.118
ISL78215AUZ-T (Note 1)
78215
-40 to +105
8 Ld MSOP
M8.118
1. Please refer to TB347 for details on reel specifications.
2. These Intersil Pb-free plastic packaged products employ special Pb-free material sets, molding compounds/die attach materials, and 100% matte
tin plate plus anneal (e3 termination finish, which is RoHS compliant and compatible with both SnPb and Pb-free soldering operations). Intersil Pbfree products are MSL classified at Pb-free peak reflow temperatures that meet or exceed the Pb-free requirements of IPC/JEDEC J STD-020.
3. For Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL), please see device information page for ISL78215. For more information on MSL please see techbrief TB363.
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ISL78215
VREF
5.00V
VDD
UVLO
COMPARATOR
ENABLE
VDD OK
+
-
VREF
VREF FAULT
+
BG +-
VREF
UV COMPARATOR
4.65V
4.80V
GND
A
2.5V
+
-
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Functional Block Diagram
BG
A = 0.5
PWM
COMPARATOR
+
-
CS
100mV
ERROR
AMPLIFIER
2R
+
-
FB
+
-
1.1V
CLAMP
ISL78215
Q
R
T
Q
COMP
OUT
VREF
S Q
R Q
2.6V
0.7V
ON
OSCILLATOR
COMPARATOR
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+
RTCT
8.4mA
ON
CLOCK
RESET
DOMINANT
CR5
+3.3V
C21
T1
+ C15
+ C16
R21
VIN+
+1.8V
C4
R3
CR4
C2
C17
CR2
C5
C22
+
+
C20
C19
RETURN
CR6
R1
36V TO 75V
C1
R17
R16
C6
C3
R18
R19
U2
Q1
C14
R4
R22
VIN-
U3
R27
C13
R15
R20
U4
R26
COMP
VREF
CS
V DD
FB
OUT
RTCT
GND
ISL78215
R6
R10
CR1
Q3
C12
VR1
C8
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R13
C11
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Typical Application - 48V Input Dual Output Flyback
R8
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Typical Application - Boost Converter
C10
CR1
L1
VIN+
+VOUT
+
C2
C3
R4
Q1
RETURN
R5
C9
C1
R1
R2
U1
COMP
ISL78215
FB
CS
C4
RTCT
R7
VREF
VIN+
VDD
OUT
GND
R3
C7
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VIN-
C5
C6
C8
R6
ISL78215
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Thermal Information
Supply Voltage, VDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V to +20.0V
OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
Signal Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GND - 0.3V to 6.0V
Peak GATE Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A
ESD Rating
Human Body Model (Tested per JESD22-A11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500V
Machine Model (Tested per JESD22-C101) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75V
Charged Device Model (Tested per JESD22-A115) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500V
Thermal Resistance (Typical)
JA (°C/W) JC (°C/W)
MSOP Package (Notes 4, 5) . . . . . . . . . . . .
170
60
Maximum Junction Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-55°C to +150°C
Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-65°C to +150°C
Pb-Free Reflow Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see link below
http://www.intersil.com/pbfree/Pb-FreeReflow.asp
Operating Conditions
Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40°C to +105°C
Supply Voltage Range (Typical, Note 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.5V to 18V
CAUTION: Do not operate at or near the maximum ratings listed for extended periods of time. Exposure to such conditions may adversely impact product
reliability and result in failures not covered by warranty.
NOTES:
4. JA is measured with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board in free air. See Tech Brief TB379 for details.
5. For JC, the “case temp” location is taken at the package top center.
6. All voltages are with respect to GND.
Electrical Specifications Recommended operating conditions unless otherwise noted. Refer to “Functional Block Diagram” on page 3
and “Typical Application” schematics on page 4 and 5. VDD = 15V (Note 10), Rt = 10kΩ, Ct = 3.3nF, TA = -40 to +105°C, Typical values are at TA = +25°C.
Boldface limits apply over the operating temperature range, -40°C to +105°C.
MIN
(Note 7)
TYP
MAX
(Note 7)
UNITS
START Threshold
6.5
7.0
7.5
V
STOP Threshold
6.1
6.6
6.9
V
-
0.4
-
V
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
UNDERVOLTAGE LOCKOUT
Hysteresis
Start-up Current, IDD
VDD < START Threshold
-
60
100
µA
Operating Current, IDD
(Note 8)
-
3.3
4.0
mA
Operating Supply Current, ID
Includes 1nF GATE loading
-
4.1
5.5
mA
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
Overall Accuracy
Over line (VDD = 12V to 18V), load,
temperature
4.925
5.000
5.050
V
Long Term Stability
TA = +125°C, 1000 hours (Note 9)
-
5
-
mV
Fault Voltage
4.40
4.65
4.85
V
VREF Good Voltage
4.60
4.80
VREF - 0.05
V
Hysteresis
50
165
250
mV
Current Limit, Sourcing
-20
-
-
mA
Current Limit, Sinking
5
-
-
mA
CURRENT SENSE
Input Bias Current
VCS = 1V
-1.0
-
1.0
µA
CS Offset Voltage
VCS = 0V (Note 9)
95
100
105
mV
COMP to PWM Comparator Offset Voltage
VCS = 0V (Note 9)
0.80
1.15
1.30
V
0.91
0.97
1.03
V
2.5
3.0
3.5
V/V
-
25
40
ns
Input Signal, Maximum
Gain, ACS = VCOMP/VCS
0 < VCS < 910mV, VFB = 0V
(Note 9)
CS to OUT Delay
(Note 9)
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Electrical Specifications Recommended operating conditions unless otherwise noted. Refer to “Functional Block Diagram” on page 3
and “Typical Application” schematics on page 4 and 5. VDD = 15V (Note 10), Rt = 10kΩ, Ct = 3.3nF, TA = -40 to +105°C, Typical values are at TA = +25°C.
Boldface limits apply over the operating temperature range, -40°C to +105°C. (Continued)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
(Note 7)
TYP
MAX
(Note 7)
UNITS
ERROR AMPLIFIER
Open Loop Voltage Gain
(Note 9)
60
90
-
dB
Unity Gain Bandwidth
(Note 9)
3.5
5
-
MHz
Reference Voltage
VFB = VCOMP
2.475
2.514
2.55
V
FB Input Bias Current
VFB = 0V
-1.0
-0.2
1.0
µA
COMP Sink Current
VCOMP = 1.5V, VFB = 2.7V
1.0
-
-
mA
COMP Source Current
VCOMP = 1.5V, VFB = 2.3V
-0.4
-
-
mA
COMP VOH
VFB = 2.3V
4.80
-
VREF
V
COMP VOL
VFB = 2.7V
0.4
-
1.0
V
PSRR
Frequency = 120Hz, VDD = 12V to 18V
(Note 9)
60
80
-
dB
Frequency Accuracy
Initial, TJ = +25°C
49
52
55
kHz
Frequency Variation with VDD
T = +25°C (f18V - f12V)/f12V
-
0.2
1.0
%
Temperature Stability
(Note 9)
-
-
5
%
Amplitude, Peak-to-Peak
-
1.9
-
V
RTCT Discharge Voltage
-
0.7
-
V
7.2
8.4
9.5
mA
OSCILLATOR
Discharge Current
RTCT = 2.0V
OUTPUT
Gate VOH
VDD to OUT, IOUT = -200mA
-
1.0
2.0
V
Gate VOL
OUT to GND, IOUT = 200mA
-
1.0
2.0
V
Peak Output Current
COUT = 1nF (Note 9)
-
1.0
-
A
Rise Time
COUT = 1nF (Note 9)
-
20
40
ns
Fall Time
COUT = 1nF (Note 9)
-
20
40
ns
Maximum Duty Cycle
47
48
Minimum Duty Cycle
-
-
PWM
%
0
%
NOTES:
7. Parameters with MIN and/or MAX limits are 100% tested at +25°C, unless otherwise specified. Temperature limits established by characterization
and are not production tested.
8. This is the VDD current consumed when the device is active but not switching. Does not include gate drive current.
9. Limits established by characterization and are not production tested.
10. Adjust VDD above the start threshold and then lower to 15V.
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Typical Performance Curves
1.001
1.000
1.01
NORMALIZED VREF
NORMALIZED FREQUENCY
1.02
1.00
0.99
0.98
0.97
-40
-10
20
50
80
0.999
0.998
0.997
0.996
0.995
-40 -25 -10
110
TEMPERATURE (°C)
FIGURE 1. FREQUENCY vs TEMPERATURE
35
50
65
80
95 110
103
FREQUENCY (kHz)
NORMALIZED EA REFERENCE
20
FIGURE 2. REFERENCE VOLTAGE vs TEMPERATURE
1.002
1.000
0.998
0.996
0.994
5
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-40 -25 -10
5 20 35 50 65
TEMPERATURE (°C)
80
95 110
FIGURE 3. EA REFERENCE vs TEMPERATURE
100pF
100
220pF
330pF
470pF
1.0nF
10
1
10
2.2nF
3.3nF
4.7nF
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 100
RT (k)
FIGURE 4. RESISTANCE FOR CT CAPACITOR VALUES GIVEN
Functional Description
Soft-Start Operation
Features
Soft-start must be implemented externally. One method,
illustrated in Figure 5, clamps the voltage on COMP.
VREF
COMP
Oscillator
The ISL78215 controllers have a sawtooth oscillator with a
programmable frequency range to 2MHz, which can be
programmed with a resistor from VREF and a capacitor to GND
on the RTCT pin. (Please refer to Figure 4 for the resistor and
capacitance required for a given frequency.)
ISL78215
The ISL78215 current mode PWMs make an ideal choice for lowcost flyback and forward topology applications. With its greatly
improved performance over industry standard parts, it is the
obvious choice for new designs or existing designs which require
updating.
GND
FIGURE 5. SOFT-START
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Gate Drive
RTCT
VREF
Slope Compensation
CS
For applications where the maximum duty cycle is less than 50%,
slope compensation may be used to improve noise immunity,
particularly at lighter loads. The amount of slope compensation
required for noise immunity is determined empirically, but is
generally about 10% of the full scale current feedback signal. For
applications where the duty cycle is greater than 50%, slope
compensation is required to prevent instability. The minimum
amount of slope compensation required corresponds to 1/2 the
inductor downslope. Adding excessive slope compensation,
however, results in a control loop that behaves more as a voltage
mode controller than as a current mode controller.
CS SIGNAL (V)
ISL78215
The ISL78215 is capable of sourcing and sinking 1A peak
current. To limit the peak current through the IC, an optional
external resistor may be placed between the totem-pole output of
the IC (OUT pin) and the gate of the MOSFET. This small series
resistor also damps any oscillations caused by the resonant tank
of the parasitic inductances in the traces of the board and the
FET’s input capacitance.
Slope compensation may be added to the CS signal shown in
Figure 7.
DOWNSLOPE
CURRENT SENSE SIGNAL
FIGURE 7. SLOPE COMPENSATION
Fault Conditions
A Fault condition occurs if VREF falls below 4.65V. When a Fault
is detected, OUT is disabled. When VREF exceeds 4.80V, the Fault
condition clears, and OUT is enabled.
Ground Plane Requirements
Careful layout is essential for satisfactory operation of the device.
A good ground plane must be employed. A unique section of the
ground plane must be designated for high di/dt currents
associated with the output stage. VDD should be bypassed
directly to GND with good high frequency capacitors.
TIME
FIGURE 6. CURRENT SENSE DOWNSLOPE
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Revision History
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have the latest Rev.
DATE
REVISION
CHANGE
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systems as noted”
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August, 16, 2010
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ISL78215
Package Outline Drawing
M8.118
8 LEAD MINI SMALL OUTLINE PLASTIC PACKAGE
Rev 4, 7/11
5
3.0±0.05
A
DETAIL "X"
D
8
1.10 MAX
SIDE VIEW 2
0.09 - 0.20
4.9±0.15
3.0±0.05
5
0.95 REF
PIN# 1 ID
1
2
B
0.65 BSC
GAUGE
PLANE
TOP VIEW
0.55 ± 0.15
0.25
3°±3°
0.85±010
H
DETAIL "X"
C
SEATING PLANE
0.25 - 0.36
0.08 M C A-B D
0.10 ± 0.05
0.10 C
SIDE VIEW 1
(5.80)
NOTES:
(4.40)
(3.00)
1. Dimensions are in millimeters.
(0.65)
(0.40)
(1.40)
TYPICAL RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
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2. Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to JEDEC MO-187-AA
and AMSEY14.5m-1994.
3. Plastic or metal protrusions of 0.15mm max per side are not
included.
4. Plastic interlead protrusions of 0.15mm max per side are not
included.
5. Dimensions are measured at Datum Plane "H".
6. Dimensions in ( ) are for reference only.
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