S P6137
Wide Input, 900kHz Synchronous PWM Step Down
Controller
January 2009
Rev. 2.0.0
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
The SP6137 is a 900kHz constant frequency,
voltage mode, synchronous PWM step down
controller optimized for high efficiency.
• 12V DPA
• Communications Systems
• Graphics Cards
The SP6137 is adequately suited for split plane
applications utilizing a low power 5V rail to
power the controller circuitry, minimizing
power dissipation. Its wide input voltage range
of 3V to 15V allows for conversions from the
standard 3.3V, 5V, 9.6V and 12V power rails
to an output voltage adjustable down to 0.8V.
Developed around a wide bandwidth internal
amplifier, the SP6137 can accommodate type
II and type III compensation schemes.
FEATURES
• 2.5V to 20V Step Down Achieved Using
Dual Input
• On-Board 1.5Ω sink (2Ω source) NFET
Drivers
• Up to 10A Output Capability
• UVLO Detects Both VCC and VIN
Protection features include a programmable
UVLO, thermal shutdown and output short
circuit protection.
• Short-Circuit Protection with AutoRestart
The SP6137 is part of a larger family of step
down
controllers
operating
at
various
switching frequencies up to 1300kHz and input
voltages up to 28V. Refer to Exar’s SP6132,
SP6132H, SP6134, SP6134H and SP6139 for
complete details.
• Supports Type II or III Compensation
• Programmable Soft Start
• Fast Transient Response
• High Efficiency: Greater than 94%
• Non-synchronous Start-Up
The SP6137 is available in lead free, RoHS
compliant,
space
saving
10-pin
MSOP
package.
• Small 10-Pin MSOP Package
• U.S. Patent #6,922,041
TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM
VIN
2.5V -20V
C1
22μF
16V
8 7 6 5
C2
22μF
16V
VCC = 5V @ 30mA
FDS6676S
14.5A, 6mΩ
QT
4
RLF
3.0,5%
GND
C1, C2
Ceramic
1210
X5R
1 2 3
CBST
0.1μF
U1
DBST
MBR0530
1
R3
221k, 1%
CVCC
10μF
6.3V
GND 3
2
3
4
0.8V
5
UVIN
R4
100k, 1%
CVCC
Ceramic
8050
X5R
VCC
GL
BST 10
SP6137
R5
Bead
SWN 8
VFB
SS 7
COMP
UVIN 6
CZ2
RZ2
L1 SC5018-2R7M
2.7μH @ 12A
DCR=4.30mΩ
GH 9
GND
8 7 6 5
QB
4
SS
CSS
47nF
C3
47μF
6.3V
C4
47μF
6.3V
1 2 3
CZ3
220pF
VOUT≤VIN
3.3V @ 10A
R1
68.1k, 1%
FDS6676S
14.5A, 6.0mΩ
GND2
820pF 40.2k, 1%
CP1
CF1
100pF
RZ3
4.64k, 1%
C3, C4
Ceramic
1210
X5R
56pF
R2
21.5k, 1%
Fig. 1: SP6137 Application Diagram
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48720 Kato Road, Fremont CA 94538, USA
www.exar.com
Tel. +1 510 668-7000 – Fax. +1 510 668-7001
S P6137
Wide Input, 900kHz Synchronous PWM Step Down
Controller
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
These are stress ratings only and functional operation of
the device at these ratings or any other above those
indicated in the operation sections of the specifications
below is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum
rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect
reliability.
GH, GL peak output current > Cp1 and R1 >> Rz3
Output Load Resistance >> Resr and Rdc
Bode Plot of Type III Error Amplifier Compensation.
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S P6137
Wide Input, 900kHz Synchronous PWM Step Down
Controller
TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM
VIN
2.5V -20V
C1
22μF
16V
8 7 6 5
C2
22μF
16V
VCC = 5V @ 30mA
FDS6676S
14.5A, 6mΩ
QT
4
RLF
3.0,5%
GND
C1, C2
Ceramic
1210
X5R
1 2 3
CBST
0.1μF
U1
DBST
MBR0530
1
R3
221k, 1%
CVCC
10μF
6.3V
GND 3
2
3
4
0.8V
5
UVIN
R4
100k, 1%
CVCC
Ceramic
8050
X5R
VCC
GL
BST 10
SP6137
SWN 8
VFB
SS 7
CZ2
L1 SC5018-2R7M
2.7μH @ 12A
QB
4
SS
UVIN 6
RZ2
8 7 6 5
DCR=4.30mΩ
GH 9
GND
COMP
R5
Bead
CSS
47nF
C3
47μF
6.3V
C4
47μF
6.3V
1 2 3
CZ3
220pF
VOUT≤VIN
3.3V @ 10A
R1
68.1k, 1%
FDS6676S
14.5A, 6.0mΩ
GND2
820pF 40.2k, 1%
CP1
CF1
100pF
RZ3
4.64k, 1%
C3, C4
Ceramic
1210
X5R
56pF
R2
21.5k, 1%
Note: Components highlighted in bold are those used on the SP6137 Evaluation Board.
Table 1. Input and Output Stage Components Selection Charts.
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S P6137
Wide Input, 900kHz Synchronous PWM Step Down
Controller
PACKAGE SPECIFICATION
© 2008 Exar Corporation
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Wide Input, 900kHz Synchronous PWM Step Down
Controller
REVISION HISTORY – TO BE DELETED PRIOR TO PUBLICATION Revision
2.0.0
Date
1/20/2009
Description
Complete re-formatting
Changes from PCN #09-0120-01
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