TECHNICAL NOTE
Single-chip built-in FET type Switching Regulator Series
Simple Step-down
Switching Regulator
with Integrated Compensation
BD9322EFJ, BD9323EFJ, BD9324EFJ
zDescription
The BD9322EFJ, BD9323EFJ and BD9324EFJ are step-down regulators that integrate a low resistance high side N-channel
MOSFET.
It achieves 2A / 3A / 4A continuous output current over a wide input supply range.
Current mode operation provides fast transient response and easy phase compensation.
zFeatures
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
Wide operating INPUT Range 4.75V~18V
Selectable 2A / 3A / 4A Output Current
Selectable 0.1Ω / 0.15Ω Internal MOSFET Switch
Low ESR Output Ceramic Capacitors are Available
Low Stanby Current during Shutdown Mode
380kHz Operating Frequency
Feedback voltage 0.9V ±1.5% Accuracy
Protection circuit: Undervoltage lockout protection circuit
Thermal shutdown circuit
Overcurrent protection circuit
HTSOP-J8 Package (with Exposed thermal PAD)
zApplications
Distributed Power System
Pre-Regulator for Linear Regulator
zAbsolute maximum ratings (Ta = 25°C)
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Switch Voltage
Power Dissipation for HTSOP-J8
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Symbol
Rating
Unit
VIN
20
V
20
V
VSW
Pd
3760*
mW
Topr
-40~+85
℃
Tstg
-55~+150
℃
Junction Temperature
Tjmax
150
℃
BST Voltage
VBST
VSW+7
V
All other pins
VOTH
7
V
* Derating in done 30.08 mW/℃ for operating above Ta≧25℃(Mount on 4-layer 70.0mm×70.0mm×1.6mm board)
Apr.2008
● Operation Range(Ta= -40~85℃)
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VIN
ISW2
ISW3
ISW4
4.75
-
-
-
12
-
-
-
18
2**
3**
4**
V
A
A
A
Supply Voltage
Output current for BD9322EFJ
Output current for BD9323EFJ
Output current for BD9324EFJ
** Pd, ASO should not be exceeded
● Electrical characteristics (unless otherwise specified VIN=12V Ta=25℃)
Parameter
Limits
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Conditions
Error amplifier block
FB input bias current
IFB
-
0.1
2
μA
Feedback voltage
VFB
0.886
0.900
0.914
V
Voltage follower
Hi-side FET On-resistance
for BD9322EFJ
RON2
-
0.15
-
Ω
ISW= -0.8A ***
Hi-side FET On-resistance
for BD9323EFJ
RON3
-
0.10
-
Ω
ISW= -0.8A ***
Hi-side FET On-resistance
for BD9324EFJ
RON4
-
0.10
-
Ω
ISW= -0.8A ***
Lo-side FET On-resistance
RONL
-
10
-
Ω
ISW= 0.1A
Leak current N-channel
ILEAKN
-
0
10
μA
VIN= 18V , VSW = 0V
Switch Current Limit for BD9322EFJ
ILIMIT2
2.5
-
-
A
***
Switch Current Limit for BD9323EFJ
ILIMIT3
3.5
-
-
A
***
Switch Current Limit for BD9324EFJ
ILIMIT4
4.5
-
-
A
***
Maximum duty cycle
MDUTY
-
90
-
%
VFB= 0V
IEN
12
23
34
μA
VEN= 0V
SW block – SW
General
Enable Pull-up current
Enable Threshold voltage
VEN
0.4
0.63
0.9
V
Under Voltage Lockout threshold
VUVLO
4.05
4.40
4.75
V
Under Voltage Lockout Hysteresis
VIN rising
VHYS
-
0.1
-
V
Soft Start Current
ISS
23
41
62
uA
VSS= 0.1 V
Soft Start Time
TSS
-
1.6
-
ms
CSS= 0.1 uF
Operating Frequency
FOSC
300
380
460
kHz
Circuit Current
ICC
-
2.1
4.3
mA
VFB= 1.5V, VEN= OPEN
Quiescent Current
IQUI
-
100
190
μA
VEN= 0V
*** See the series line-up table below.
● Series Line-up Table
LINE-UP
BD9322EFJ
BD9323EFJ
BD9324EFJ
FET
ON-RESISTANCE
0.15 Ω
0.10 Ω
0.10 Ω
OUTPUT
CURRENT
2.0 A
3.0A
4.0 A
2/13
● Block Diagram
VIN
OPEN
5V
EN
AUTOMATIC
OSC
VREF
VREG
BST
STARTUP
OCP
12V
VIN
UVLO
IBIAS
FB
LVS
S
+
ERR
-
SW
DRV
COMP
SS
TSD
LOGIC
+
PWM
-
SLOPE
OUTPUT
LVS
R
SoftStart
GND
● Typical Application Circuit
C_PC1
3300pF
R_PC
GND
FB
EN
COMP
15k
FB
Thermal PAD
SW
VIN
SS
BST
R_DW
10k
R_UP
27k
L
10μH
VIN 12V
SW
C_VC1
C_SS
10μF
0.1μF
VOUT 3.33V
C_CO1
D
C_BS
0.1μF
3/13
20μF
z Block Operation
•VREG
A block to generate constant-voltage for DC/DC boosting.
•VREF
A block that generates internal reference voltage of 2.9 V (Typ.).
•TSD/UVLO
TSD (Thermal shutdown)/UVLO (Under Voltage Lockout) protection block. The TSD circuit shuts down IC at 175℃ (Typ.)
The UVLO circuit shuts down the IC when the Vcc is Low Voltage.
•Error amp block (ERR)
This is the circuit to compare the reference voltage and the feedback voltage of output voltage. The COMP pin voltage resulting
from this comparison determines the switching duty. At the time of startup, since the soft start is operated by the SS pin voltage,
the COMP pin voltage is limited to the SS pin voltage.
•Oscillator block (OSC)
This block generates the oscillating frequency.
•SLOPE block
This block generates the triangular waveform from the clock created by OSC. Generated triangular waveform is sent to the PWM
comparator.
•PWM block
The COMP pin voltage output by the error amp is compared to the SLOPE block's triangular waveform to determine the
switching duty. Since the switching duty is limited by the maximum duty ratio which is determined internally, it does not become
100%.
•DRV block
A DC/DC driver block. A signal from the PWM is input to drive the power FETs.
• CURRENT SENSE
Current flowing to the power FET is detected by voltage at the CURRENT SENSE and the overcurrent protection operates at
2.5/3.5/4.5A (min.). When the overcurrent protection operates, switching is turned OFF and the SS pin capacitance is
discharged.
• DELAY START
A start delay circuit for positive/negative charge pump and Boost converter.
•Soft start circuit
Since the output voltage rises gradually while restricting the current at the time of startup, it is possible to prevent the output
voltage overshoot or the rush current.
4/13
z Physical Dimension
4.9±0.1
(Max5.25 include.BURR)
+6°
4° -4°
(3.2)
5
7
6
2
4
3
1PIN MARK
0.545
1
0.65±0.15
1.05±0.2
(2.4)
3.9±0.1
6.0±0.2
8
+0.05
0.17+0.05
-0.03
-0.03
1.0MAX
0.85±0.05
0.08±0.08
S
+0.05
0.08
0.42 -0.04
1.27
M
0.08 S
Fig HTSOP-J8 Package
(Unit:mm)
z Pin Assignment and Pin Function
Pin No.
Pin name
Function
1
SS
2
BST
High-Side Gate Drive Boost Input
3
VIN
Power Input
4
SW
Power Switching Output
5
GND
6
FB
7
COMP
8
EN
Soft Start Control Input
Ground
Feed Back Input
Compensation Node
Enable Input
5/13
200
0.1
2.4
180
0.08
2.3
160
0.06
2.2
140
0.04
2.1
120
0.02
2
1.9
IFB [uA]
2.5
Icc [uA]
Icc [mA]
z Typical Performance Characteristics (Unless otherwise specified, VIN= 12V Ta = 25℃)
100
80
0
-0.02
1.8
60
-0.04
1.7
40
-0.06
1.6
20
-0.08
1.5
0
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
-0.1
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
VIN : [V]
VIN : [V]
VFB [V]
Fig. Circuit Current
Fig. Quiescent Current
Fig. Input Bias Current
0.95
390
0.25
0.94
380
0.92
Operating Frequency [kHz]
0.2
BD9322EFJ
0.91
Ron [Ω]
Feedback voltage [V]
0.93
0.9
0.89
0.15
0.1
BD9323/24EFJ
0.88
0.87
0.05
370
360
350
340
0.86
0.85
330
0
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
-40
80
Ta [℃]
TEMPERATURE : [C]
Fig. Feedback voltage
0
20
40
60
80
TEMPERATURE : [C]
Fig. Hi-Side On-resistance
Fig. Operating Frequency
100
100
VOUT= 5.0V
95
VOUT= 3.3V
85
SOFTSTART TIME [ms]
VOUT
90
EFFICIENCY [%]
-20
VSW
80
75
VSS
70
65
IOUT
60
10
1
0.1
55
50
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
0.01
0.001
2
Iout [A]
0.01
0.1
CSS [uF]
Fig. STEP Down Efficiency
Fig. OverCurrent Protection
(VIN= 12V VOUT= 3.3V L= 22uH)
(VOUT is shorted to GND)
6/13
Fig. Soft Start Time
1
VOUT: 10.0 mV / Div
VOUT: 100 mV / Div
VOUT-MAX: +120mV
Δ: 20.8 mV
VOUT
VOUT
VOUT-MIN: -100m V
IOUT: 1.0 A / Div
IOUT: 1.0 A / Div
IOUT
IOUT
Fig. Transient Response
Fig. Output Ripple Voltage
(VIN= 12V VOUT= 3.3V L= 10uH Cout =22uF Iout= 0.2-1.0A )
(VIN= 12V VOUT= 3.3V L= 10uH Cout =22uF I out= 1.0A )
VOUT: 10.0 mV / Div
VOUT: 200 mV / Div
VOUT-MAX: +520mV
Δ:29.8 mV
VOUT
VOUT
VOUT-MIN: -240mV
IOUT: 1.0 A / Div
IOUT: 1.0 A / Div
IOUT
IOUT
Fig. Transient Response
Fig. Output Ripple Voltage
(VIN= 12V VOUT= 3.3V L= 10uH Cout =22uF Iout= 0.2-3.0A)
(VIN= 12V VOUT= 3.V L= 10uH Cout =22uF Io=3.0A )
EN
VOUT: 1.0V / Div
VOUT
IOUT: 1.0A / Div
IOUT
Fig. Start Up waveform
(VIN= 12V VOUT= 3.3V L= 22uH CSS= 0.1uF Iout= 0A)
7/13
z Selecting Application Components
(1) Output LC constant (Buck Converter)
The inductance L to use for output is decided by the rated current ILR and input current maximum value IOMAX of the
inductance.
VCC
IOMAX + ΔIL should not
reach the rated
value level
IL
IL
ILR
Vo
L
IOMAX mean
current
Co
t
Fig.
Fig.
Adjust so that IOMAX + ∆IL does not reach the rated current value ILR. At this time, ∆IL can be obtained by the following
equation.
1
Vo
1
[A]
∆IL =
× (Vcc - Vo) ×
×
L
Vcc
f
Set with sufficient margin because the inductance L value may have the dispersion of ± 30%.
For the capacitor C to use for the output, select the capacitor which has the larger value in the ripple voltage VPP permissible
value and the drop voltage permissible value at the time of sudden load change.
Output ripple voltage is decided by the following equation.
∆VPP
=
∆IL × RESR +
∆IL
2Co
×
Vo
Vcc
×
1
f
[V]
Perform setting so that the voltage is within the permissible ripple voltage range.
For the drop voltage VDR during sudden load change, please perform the rough calculation by the following equation.
VDR =
∆I
Co
× 10μsec
[V]
However, 10μsec is the rough calculation value of the DC/DC response speed.
Make Co settings so that these two values will be within the limit values.
8/13
(2)Loop Compensation
Choosing compensation capacitor C1 and resistor R3
The example of DC/DC converter application bode plot is shown below. The compensation resistor R3 will set the cross over frequency
FC that decides the stability and response speed of DC/DC converter. So compensation resistor R3 has to be adjusted to adequate value
for good stability and response speed.
The cross over frequency FC can be adjusted by changing the compensation resistor R3 connected to COMP terminal.
The higher cross over frequency achieves good response speed, but less stability. And the lower cross over frequency shows good
stability, but worse response speed.
Usually, the 1/10 of DC/DC converter operating frequency is used for cross over frequency FC. So please decide the compensation
resistor and capacitor using the following formula on setting FC to 1/10 of operating frequency at first.
After that, please measure and adjust the cross over frequency on your set (on the actual application) to meet the enough response
speed and phase-margin.
( i ) Choosing phase compensation resistor R3
Please decide the compensation resistor R3 on following formula.
Compensation
R3=
Resistor
5800×COUT×FC×VOUT
[ohm]
Where
COUT: Output capacitor connected to DC/DC output
VOUT: Output voltage
FC : Desired cross over frequency (38kHz)
( ii ) Choosing phase compensation capacitor C1
The stability of DC/DC converter needs to cancel the phase delay that is from output LC filter by inserting the phase advance.
The phase advance can be added by the zero on compensation resistor and capacitor.
The LC resonant frequency FLC and the zero on compensation resistor and capacitor are expressed below.
LC resonant frequency
FLC=
1
2π√LCOUT
[Hz]
Zero by C1 and R3
FZ=
1
2πC1R3
[Hz]
Please choose C1 to make FZ to 1 / 3 of FLC .
Compensation
3
2πFLCR3
C1=
Capacitor
[F]
( iii ) The condition of the loop compensation stability
The stability of DC/DC converter is important. To secure the operating stability, please check the loop compensation has the enough
phase-margin. For the condition of loop compensation stability, the phase-delay must be less than 150 degree where Gain is 0 dB. Namely
over 30 degree phase-margin is needed.
Lastly after the calculation above, please measure and adjust the phase-margin to secure over 30 degree.
A
V OUT
GBW(b)
R1
FB
R2
(a)
Gain [dB]
-
0
COMP
PHASE
+
R3
-90
-90°
PHASE MARGIN
C1
F
FC
0
-180°
-180
F
9/13
(3) Design of Feedback Resistance constant
Set the feedback resistance as shown below.
VOUT
Feedback voltage 0.900V
VOUT=
R1
+
ERR
FB
R1+R2
R2
× 0.900
[V]
-
R2
z Soft Start Function
COMP
ERRAMP
The buck converter has an adjustable SoftStart function to
prevent high inrush current during start up.
The soft-start time is set by the external capacitor
connected to SS pin.
The soft start time is given by;
2.9V(typ)
+
-
70k(typ)
SS
CSS
TSS =
16200 × CSS
[s]
Please confirm the overshoot of the output voltage and inrush
current when deciding the SS capacitor value.
z EN Function
VIN
VIN
The EN terminal controls IC’s shut down.
Leaving EN terminal open, makes IC start up automatically.
To shut down the IC, the external component has
to pull the current from EN terminal and make the
EN voltage low.
The EN threshold voltage is 0.63V (typ.).
+
EN
The equivalent internal circuit.
ex)
The example of EN driving circuit.
10/13
zLayout Pattern Consideration
Two high pulsing current flowing loops exist in the buck regulator system.
The first loop, when FET is ON, starts from the input capacitors, to the VIN terminal, to the SW terminal, to the inductor, to the
output capacitors, and then returns to the input capacitor through GND.
The second loop, when FET is OFF, starts from the shotkey diode, to the inductor, to the output capacitor, and then returns to the
shotkey diode through GND.
To reduce the noise and improve the efficiency, please minimize these two loop area.
Especially input capacitor, output capacitor and shotkey diode should be connected to GND plain.
PCB Layout may affect the thermal performance, noise and efficiency greatly. So please take extra care when designing PCB
Layout patterns.
L
VIN
CIN
VOUT
COUT
FET
Di
2 Current loop in Buck regulator system
・The thermal Pad on the back side of IC has the
great thermal conduction to the chip. So using the
GND plain as broad and wide as possible can help
thermal dissipation. And a lot of thermal via for
helping the spread of heat to the different layer is also
effective.
・The input capacitors should be connected as close
as possible to the VIN terminal.
・Keep sensitive signal traces such as trace
connected FB and COMP away from SW pin.
・The inductor, the shot key diode and the output
capacitors should be placed close to SW pin as much
as possible.
SS
EN
BST
CIN
COMP
VIN
FB
VIN
SW
Di
FET
SW
COUT
L
VOUT
The example of PCB layout pattern
11/13
GND
z Operation Notes
1) Absolute maximum ratings
Use of the IC in excess of absolute maximum ratings such as the applied voltage or operating temperature range may result in IC damage.
Assumptions should not be made regarding the state of the IC (short mode or open mode) when such damage is suffered. A physical safety
measure such as a fuse should be implemented when use of the IC in a special mode where the absolute maximum ratings may be exceeded is
anticipated.
2) GND potential
Ensure a minimum GND pin potential in all operating conditions.
3) Setting of heat
Use a thermal design that allows for a sufficient margin in light of the power dissipation (Pd) in actual operating conditions.
4) Pin short and mistake fitting
Use caution when orienting and positioning the IC for mounting on printed circuit boards. Improper mounting may result in damage to the IC. Shorts
between output pins or between output pins and the power supply and GND pins caused by the presence of a foreign object may result in damage
to the IC.
5) Actions in strong magnetic field
Use caution when using the IC in the presence of a strong magnetic field as doing so may cause the IC to malfunction.
6) Testing on application boards
When testing the IC on an application board, connecting a capacitor to a pin with low impedance subjects the IC to stress. Always discharge
capacitors after each process or step. Ground the IC during assembly steps as an antistatic measure, and use similar caution when transporting or
storing the IC. Always turn the IC's power supply off before connecting it to or removing it from a jig or fixture during the inspection process.
7) Ground wiring patterns
When using both small signal and large current GND patterns, it is recommended to isolate the two ground patterns, placing a single ground point
at the application's reference point so that the pattern wiring resistance and voltage variations caused by large currents do not cause variations in
the small signal ground voltage. Be careful not to change the GND wiring patterns of any external components.
8) Regarding input pin of the IC
This monolithic IC contains P+ isolation and P substrate layers between adjacent elements in order to keep them isolated. P/N junctions are formed
at the intersection of these P layers with the N layers of other elements to create a variety of parasitic elements.
For example, when the resistors and transistors are connected to the pins as shown in Fig. , a parasitic diode or a transistor operates by inverting
the pin voltage and GND voltage.
The formation of parasitic elements as a result of the relationships of the potentials of different pins is an inevitable result of the IC's architecture.
The operation of parasitic elements can cause interference with circuit operation as well as IC malfunction and damage. For these reasons, it is
necessary to use caution so that the IC is not used in a way that will trigger the operation of parasitic elements such as by the application of voltages
lower than the GND (P substrate) voltage to input and output pins.
Resistor
Transistor (NPN)
B
~
~
(Pin B)
E
B
~
~
C
(Pin B)
~
~
(Pin A)
GND
P+
N
N
P
N
N
N
Parasitic
elements
P+
N
(Pin A)
P substrate
Parasitic elements
GND
P
P+
~
~
Fig. Example of a Simple
Monolithic IC Architecture
GND
N
P
P+
Parasitic elements
C
E
Parasitic
elements
GND
GND
9) Overcurrent protection circuits
An overcurrent protection circuit designed according to the output current is incorporated for the prevention of IC damage that may result in the
event of load shorting. This protection circuit is effective in preventing damage due to sudden and unexpected accidents. However, the IC should
not be used in applications characterized by the continuous operation or transitioning of the protection circuits. At the time of thermal designing,
keep in mind that the current capacity has negative characteristics to temperatures.
10) Thermal shutdown circuit (TSD)
This IC incorporates a built-in TSD circuit for the protection from thermal destruction. The IC should be used within the specified power dissipation
range. However, in the event that the IC continues to be operated in excess of its power dissipation limits, the attendant rise in the chip's junction
temperature Tj will trigger the TSD circuit to turn off all output power elements. Operation of the TSD circuit presumes that the
IC's absolute maximum ratings have been exceeded. Application designs should never make use of the TSD circuit.
12/13
z I/O Equivalent Circuit Diagram
1.SS
Fig.
2.BST
4.SW
VIN
VIN
VIN
REG
SW
6.FB
7.COMP
8.EN
VIN
VIN
VIN
VIN
POWER DISSIPATION: PD [mW]
z Power Dissipation
On 70 × 70 × 1.6 mm glass epoxy PCB
(1) 1-layer board (Backside copper foil area 0 mm × 0 mm)
(4)3760mW
4000
(2) 2-layer board (Backside copper foil area 15 mm × 15 mm)
(3) 2-layer board (Backside copper foil area 70 mm × 70 mm)
3000
(4) 4-layer board (Backside copper foil area 70 mm × 70 mm)
(3)2110mW
2000
(2)1100mW
1000
(1)820mW
0
0
25
50
75
100
125
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: Ta [°C]
13/13
150
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