SP6669
800mA 1.5MHz Synchronous Step Down Converter
December 2017
Rev. 3.0.0
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
• Portable Equipment
The SP6669 is a synchronous current mode
PWM step down (buck) converter capable of
delivering up to 800mA of current. It features a
pulse skip mode (PSM) for light load efficiency
and a LDO mode for 100% duty cycle.
• Battery Operated Equipment
• Audio-Video Equipment
• Networking & Telecom Equipment
With a 2.5V to 6.0V input voltage range and a
1.5MHz switching frequency, the SP6669 allows
the use of small surface mount inductors and
capacitors ideal for battery powered portable
applications. The internal synchronous switch
increases efficiency and eliminates the need for
an external Schottky diode. Low output
voltages are easily supported with the 0.6V
feedback reference voltage.
FEATURES
• Guaranteed 800mA Output Current
− Input Voltage: 2.5V to 6.0V
• 1.5MHz PWM Current Mode Control
− 100% Duty Cycle LDO Mode Operations
− Achieves 97% Efficiency
Built-in over temperature and output over
voltage lock-out protections insure safe
operations
under
abnormal
operating
conditions.
• 0.6V 2% Accurate Reference
The SP6669 is offered in a RoHS compliant,
“green”/halogen free 5-pin SOT23 package.
• 18µA Quiescent Current
• Excellent Line/Load Transient
Response
• Over Temperature Protection
• RoHS Compliant “Green”/Halogen Free
5-Pin SOT23 Package
TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM
Fig. 1: SP6669 Application Diagram (Adj. version shown)
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
OPERATING 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.
Input Voltage Range VIN ............................... 2.5V to 6.0V
Operating Temperature Range ................... -40°C to 85°C
Operating Junction Temperature1 ...........................125°C
Thermal Resistance θJA .................................. 134.5°C/W
Thermal Resistance θJc....................................... 81°C/W
Input Voltage VIN ....................................... -0.3V to 6.6V
Enable VFB Voltage ....................................... -0.3V to VIN
SW Voltage ...................................... -0.3V to (VIN+0.3V)
Peak Switch Sink/Source Current ............................ 1.3A
Junction Temperature .......................................... 150°C
Storage Temperature .............................. -65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) ................... 260°C
ESD Rating (HBM - Human Body Model) .................... 2kV
ESD Rating (MM - Machine Model) ...........................200V
Note 1: TJ is a function of the ambient temperature TA and
power dissipation PD (TJ= TA + PD x θJA).
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications with standard type are for an Operating Junction Temperature of TJ = 25°C only; limits applying over the full
Operating Junction Temperature range are denoted by a “•”. Minimum and Maximum limits are guaranteed through test,
design, or statistical correlation. Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm at TA = 25°C, and are provided for
reference purposes only. Unless otherwise indicated, VIN = 3.6V.
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
±30
nA
0.588
0.600
0.612
V
•
0.4
%/V
•
80
mV
0.6
%/V
Feedback Current IVFB
Regulated Feedback Voltage VFB
Reference Voltage Line
Regulation ΔVFB
Output Over-Voltage Lockout
ΔVOVL
20
50
Output Voltage Line Regulation
ΔVOUT
Peak Inductor Current IPK
1.2
Output Voltage Load Regulation
VLOADREG
2.3
A
0.5
%
Conditions
VIN=2.5V to 5.5V
ΔVOVL = VOVL – VFB (Adj.)
•
VIN=2.5V to 5.5V
VIN=3V, VFB=0.5V
Quiescent Current1 IQ
18
Shutdown Current ISHTDWN
0.1
1
µA
1.5
1.8
MHz
•
VFB=0.6V
750
kHz
•
VFB=0V or VOUT=0V
RDS(ON) of PMOS RPFET
0.24
Ω
ISW=100mA
RDS(ON) of NMOS RNFET
0.24
Ω
ISW=100mA
Oscillator Frequency fOSC
1.2
µA
VFB=0.65V
VEN=0V, VIN=4.2V
SW Leakage ILSW
±1
µA
Enable Threshold VEN
1.2
V
•
V
•
±1
µA
•
Shutdown Threshold VEN
EN Leakage Current IEN
0.4
VEN=0V, VSW=0V or 5V, VIN=5V
Note 1: The dynamic quiescent current is higher due to the gate charge being delivered at the switching frequency.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
Fig. 2: SP6669 Block Diagram
PIN ASSIGNMENT
Fig. 3: SP6669 Pin Assignment
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PIN DESCRIPTION
Name
Pin Number
Description
EN
1
Enable Pin. Do not leave the pin floating.
VEN1.2V: Device enabled
GND
2
Ground Signal
SW
3
VIN
4
Switching Node
Power Supply Pin.
Must be decoupled to ground with a 4.7µF or greater ceramic capacitor.
VFB
5
Feedback Input Pin.
Connect VFB to the center point of the resistor divider.
ORDERING INFORMATION(1)
Part Number
SP6669AEK-L/TRR3
SP6669EB
Operating Temperature Range
-40°C≤TA≤+85°C
Lead-free
Package
SOT23-5
Yes(2)
SP6669 Evaluation Board
Packing Method
Tape & Reel
Note:
1.
Refer to www.exar.com/SP6669 for most up-to-date Ordering Information
2.
Visit www.exar.com for additional information on Environmental Rating
Note that the SP6669 series is packaged in Tape and Reel with a reverse part orientation as per the
following diagram
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800mA 1.5MHz Synchronous Step Down Converter
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
All data taken at VIN = 2.7V to 5.5V, TJ = TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified - Schematic and BOM from Application
Information section of this datasheet.
Fig. 4: Efficiency vs Output Current VOUT = 1.2V
Fig. 5: Oscillator Frequency vs. Input Voltage
Fig. 6: EN Pin Threshold vs. Input Voltage
Fig. 7: EN Pin Threshold vs. Temperature
Fig. 8: UVLO Threshold vs. Temperature
Fig. 9: Output Voltage vs Temperature
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Fig. 10: Line Regulation
Fig. 11: Load Regulation
Fig. 12: Load Transient Response, Iout 250mA to 500mA,
Vout = 1.2V
Fig. 13: Load Transient Response, Iout 10mA to 500mA,
Vout = 1.2V
Fig. 14: PSM / PWM Boundaries
Fig. 15: Output Voltage Ripple vs Output Current
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Fig. 16: Power-ON from EN Pin
Fig. 17: Power-OFF from EN Pin
Fig. 18: PWM Operation
Fig. 19: Short Circuit Response
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THEORY OF OPERATION
stability, its value can be optimized to balance
very low output ripple and circuit size. It is
recommended to use an X5R or X7R rated
capacitors which have the best temperature
and voltage characteristics of all the ceramics
for a given value and size.
APPLICATIONS
SETTING OUTPUT VOLTAGE
The output voltage is determined by:
Eq. 4: VOUT = 0.6V ⋅ 1 +
Fig. 20: Typical Application Circuit
THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS
INDUCTOR SELECTION
Although the SP6669 has an on board over
temperature
circuitry,
the
total
power
dissipation it can support is based on the
package thermal capabilities. The formula to
ensure safe operation is given in note 1.
Inductor ripple current and core saturation are
two factors considered to select the inductor
value.
Eq. 1: ∆I L =
R2
R1
V
1
VOUT 1 − OUT
f ⋅L
VIN
PCB LAYOUT
Equation 1 shows the inductor ripple current as
a function of the frequency, inductance, VIN and
VOUT. It is recommended to set the ripple
current between 30% to 40% of the maximum
load current. A low ESR inductor is preferred.
The following PCB layout guidelines should be
taken into account to ensure proper operation
and performance of the SP6669:
1- The GND, SW and VIN traces should be kept
short, direct and wide.
CIN AND COUT SELECTION
2- VFB pin must be connected directly to the
feedback resistors. The resistor divider network
must be connected in parallel to the COUT
capacitor.
A low ESR input capacitor can prevent large
voltage transients at VIN. The RMS current
rating of the input capacitor is required to be
larger than IRMS calculated by:
Eq. 2: I RMS ≅ I OMAX
3- The input capacitor CIN must be kept as close
as possible to the VIN pin.
VOUT (VIN − VOUT )
4- The SW and VFB nodes should be kept as
separate as possible to minimize possible
effects from the high frequency and voltage
swings of the SW node.
VIN
The ESR rating of the capacitor is an important
parameter to select COUT. The output ripple VOUT
is determined by:
Eq. 3: ∆VOUT ≅ ∆I L ESR +
1
8 ⋅ f ⋅ COUT
5- The ground plates of CIN and COUT should be
kept as close as possible.
Higher values, lower cost ceramic capacitors
are now available in smaller sizes. These
capacitors have high ripple currents, high
voltage ratings and low ESR that makes them
ideal for switching regulator applications. As
COUT does not affect the internal control loop
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800mA 1.5MHz Synchronous Step Down Converter
OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE FOR VIN CLOSE TO
VOUT
DESIGN EXAMPLE
In a single Lithium-Ion battery powered
application, the VIN range is about 2.7V to 4.2V.
The desired output voltage is 1.8V.
When the input voltage VIN is close to the output
voltage VOUT, the SP6669 transitions smoothly
from the switching PWM converter mode into a
LDO mode. The following diagram shows the
output voltage ripple versus the input voltage
for a 3.3V output setting and a 200mA current
load.
The inductor value needed can be calculated
using the following equation
L=
V
1
VOUT 1 − OUT
VIN
f ⋅ ∆I L
Substituting VOUT=1.8V, VIN=4.2V, ΔIL=180mA
to 240mA (30% to 40%) and f=1.3MHz gives
𝐿𝐿 = 2.86𝜇𝜇𝜇𝜇 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 3.81𝜇𝜇𝜇𝜇
A 3.3µH inductor can be chosen with this
application. An inductor of greater value with
less equivalent series resistance would provide
better efficiency. The CIN capacitor requires an
RMS current rating of at least ILOAD(MAX)/2 and
low ESR. In most cases, a ceramic capacitor will
satisfy this requirement.
Fig. 20: VOUT Ripple Voltage
for VIN decreasing close to VOUT
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800mA 1.5MHz Synchronous Step Down Converter
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
5-PIN SOT23
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
2.0.0
07/15/2011
2.1.0
02/07/2012
2.2.0
11/08/2012
2.2.1
05/13/2016
Reformat of datasheet (New logo)
Changed oscillator frequency unit
12/07/2017
Updated IOUT, VIN range, thermal resistance, ∆VOUT, VFB temperature condition, IPK, IQ,
fOSC, RDS(ON), package drawing (now Mechanical Dimensions), format and Ordering
Information. Added PSM and new graphs. Updated to MaxLinear logo. Removed fixed
voltage options. New graphs.
3.0.0
Description
Reformat of datasheet
Updated package specification
Updated Typical Application schematics and Design example
Reformat of datasheet (New logo)
Updated Absolute Maximum Ratings, Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) to 260°C
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