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60 A VRPower® Integrated Power Stage
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The SiC621 is integrated power stage solutions optimized
for synchronous buck applications to offer high current, high
efficiency, and high power density performance. Packaged
in Vishay’s proprietary 5 mm x 5 mm MLP package, SiC621
enables voltage regulator designs to deliver up to 60 A
continuous current per phase.
• Thermally enhanced PowerPAK® MLP55-31L
package
• Vishay’s Gen IV MOSFET technology and a
low-side MOSFET with integrated Schottky
diode
• Delivers up to 60 A continuous current
• High efficiency performance
• High frequency operation up to 2 MHz
• Power MOSFETs optimized for 12 V input stage
• 5 V PWM logic with tri-state and hold-off
• Supports PS4 mode light load requirement for IMVP8 with
low shutdown supply current (5 V, 5 μA)
• Under voltage lockout for VCIN
The internal power MOSFETs utilizes Vishay’s
state-of-the-art Gen IV TrenchFET® technology that delivers
industry benchmark performance to significantly reduce
switching and conduction losses.
The SiC621 incorporates an advanced MOSFET gate driver
IC that features high current driving capability, adaptive
dead-time control, an integrated bootstrap Schottky diode,
and zero current detect to improve light load efficiency. The
driver is also compatible with a wide range of PWM
controllers, supports tri-state PWM, and 5 V PWM logic.
A user selectable diode emulation mode (ZCD_EN#)
function is included to improve the light load performance.
The device also supports the PS4 mode to reduce power
consumption when system operates in standby state.
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
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APPLICATIONS
• Multi-phase VRDs for computing, graphics card and
memory
• Intel IMVP-8 VRPower delivery
- VCORE, VGRAPHICS, VSYSTEM
platforms
AGENT
Skylake, Kabylake
- VCCGI for Apollo Lake platforms
• Up to 18 V rail input DC/DC VR modules
TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM
5V
VIN
V IN
VDRV
BOOT
PHASE
VCIN
ZCD_EN#
PWM
controller
PWM
VSWH
VOUT
Gate
driver
PGND
GL
C GND
Fig. 1 - SiC621 Typical Application Diagram
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VIN
PHASE 7
VIN 8
VSWH 20
19 VSWH
VSWH 19
18 VSWH
VSWH 18
17 VSWH
VSWH 17
16 VSWH
VSWH 16
PGND
PGND
PGND
PGND
12 13 14 15
VIN
VIN
10 11
VIN
9
VSWH 21
20 VSWH
N.C.
VDRV
PGND
VSWH
GL
VSWH
N.C.
2 ZCD_EN#
32
CGND
3 VCIN
4 N.C.
5 BOOT
35
PGND
6 N.C.
34
VIN
7 PHASE
8 VIN
15 14 13 12
11 10
Top view
9
VIN
PGND
N.C. 6
21 VSWH
1 PWM
GL
VIN
BOOT 5
VSWH 22
VIN
N.C. 4
VSWH 23
22 VSWH
PGND
CGND
VCIN 3
23 VSWH
PGND
GL
PGND
PWM 1
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
PGND
VSWH
VSWH
GL
VSWH
PGND
VDRV
N.C.
N.C.
33
GL
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
ZCD_EN# 2
VSWH
PINOUT CONFIGURATION
Bottom view
Fig. 2 - SiC621 Pin Configuration
PIN CONFIGURATION
PIN NUMBER
NAME
1
PWM
2
ZCD_EN#
3
VCIN
5
BOOT
4, 6, 30, 31
N.C.
7
PHASE
FUNCTION
PWM input logic
The ZCD_EN# pin enables or disables diode emulation. When ZCD_EN# is LOW, diode emulation is
allowed. When ZCD_EN# is HIGH, continuous conduction mode is forced.
ZCD_EN# can also be put in a high impedance mode by floating the pin. If both ZCD_EN# and PWM
are floating, the device shuts down and consumes typically 3 μA (10 μA max.) current
Supply voltage for internal logic circuitry
High-side driver bootstrap voltage
Not connected internally, can be left floating or connected to ground
Return path of high-side gate driver
8 to 11, 34
VIN
12 to 15, 28, 35
PGND
Power ground
16 to 26
VSWH
Phase node of the power stage
Power stage input voltage. Drain of high-side MOSFET
27, 33
GL
29
VDRV
Supply voltage for internal gate driver
Low-side MOSFET gate signal
32
CGND
Signal ground
ORDERING INFORMATION
PART NUMBER
SiC621CD-T1-GE3
SiC621DB
PACKAGE
MARKING CODE
OPTION
PowerPAK MLP55-31L
SiC621
5 V PWM optimized
Reference board
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PART MARKING INFORMATION
=
pin 1 indicator
P/N =
P/N
part number code
=
Siliconix logo
=
ESD symbol
F
=
assembly factory code
Y
=
year code
WW
=
week code
LL
=
lot code
LL
FYWW
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
LIMIT
VIN
-0.3 to +25
Control logic supply voltage
VCIN
-0.3 to +7
Drive supply voltage
VDRV
-0.3 to +7
Input voltage
Switch node (DC voltage)
BOOT voltage (DC voltage)
BOOT voltage (AC
-0.3 to +25
VSWH
Switch node (AC voltage) (1)
-7 to +32
BOOT to PHASE (DC voltage)
40
-0.3 to +7
VBOOT-PHASE
BOOT to PHASE (AC voltage) (3)
-0.3 to +8
All logic inputs and outputs
(PWM, ZCD_EN#)
Max. transient DC current (4)
-0.3 to VCIN +0.3
VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 0.74 V, fSW = 585 kHz,
LOUT = 0.22 μH
10 ms duration with 1 % duty cycle,
TA = 55 °C
90
Max. operating junction temperature
TJ
150
Ambient temperature
TA
-40 to +125
Storage temperature
Tstg
-65 to +150
Human body model, JESD22-A114
2000
Charged device model, JESD22-C101
1000
Electrostatic discharge protection
V
32
VBOOT
voltage) (2)
UNIT
A
°C
V
Notes
• Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the
specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability
(1) The specification values indicated “AC” is V
SWH to PGND -8 V (< 20 ns, 10 μJ), min. and 32 V (< 50 ns), max.
(2) The specification value indicates “AC voltage” is V
BOOT to PGND, 40 V (< 50 ns) max.
(3) The specification value indicates “AC voltage” is V
BOOT to VPHASE, 8 V (< 50 ns) max.
(4) This max. transient DC current is guaranteed by using Vishay evaluation board with 6 layers of PCB with one-ounce copper for each layer.
Transient step is from 35 A steady state to 90 A peak
RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE
ELECTRICAL PARAMETER
MINIMUM
TYPICAL
MAXIMUM
Input voltage (VIN)
4.5
-
18
Drive supply voltage (VDRV) (1)
4.5
5
5.5
Control logic supply voltage (VCIN) (1)
4.5
5
5.5
5.5
BOOT to PHASE (VBOOT-PHASE, DC voltage)
4
4.5
Thermal resistance from junction to ambient
-
10.6
-
Thermal resistance from junction to case
-
1.6
-
UNIT
V
°C/W
Note
(1) The V
CIN supply has under voltage lockout (UVLO) protection. For this reason, VDRV and VCIN should be biased from the same supply
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(ZCD_EN# = 5 V, VIN = 12 V, VDRV and VCIN = 5 V, TA = 25 °C)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITION
LIMITS
UNIT
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
VPWM = FLOAT
VPWM = FLOAT, VZCD_EN# = 0 V
fS = 300 kHz, D = 0.1
fS = 300 kHz, D = 0.1
fS = 1 MHz, D = 0.1
VPWM = VZCD_EN# = FLOAT,
TA = -10 °C to +100 °C
30
65
225
5
30
80
120
300
15
50
130
185
400
25
75
1
3
9
μA
IF = 2 mA
0.45
0.55
0.70
V
3.6
0.72
2.3
1.1
3.4
200
105
180
-180
3.9
1
2.5
1.35
3.7
325
200
250
-250
4.2
1.3
2.7
1.6
4
475
375
350
-350
3.6
1.4
2.5
1.8
3.15
375
450
50
-50
2.5
3.9
1.7
2.7
2.1
3.4
650
800
100
-100
5
POWER SUPPLY
Control logic supply current
IVCIN
Drive supply current
IVDRV
PS4 mode supply current
BOOTSTRAP SUPPLY
Bootstrap diode forward voltage
PWM CONTROL INPUT
Rising threshold
Falling threshold
Tri-state voltage
Tri-state rising threshold
Tri-state falling threshold
Tri-state rising threshold hysteresis
Tri-state falling threshold hysteresis
PWM input current
IVCIN + IVDRV
VF
VTH_PWM_R
VTH_PWM_F
VTRI
VTRI_TH_R
VTRI_TH_F
VHYS_TRI_R
VHYS_TRI_F
IPWM
ZCD_EN# CONTROL INPUT
Rising threshold
VTH_ZCD_EN#_R
Falling threshold
VTH_ZCD_EN#_F
Tri-state voltage
VTRI_ZCD_EN#
Tri-state rising threshold
VTRI_ZCD_EN#_R
Tri-state falling threshold
VTRI_ZCD_EN#_F
Tri-state rising threshold hysteresis VHYS_TRI_ZCD#_R
Tri-state falling threshold hysteresis VHYS_TRI_ZCD#_F
VPWM = FLOAT
VPWM = 5 V
VPWM = 0 V
PWM input current
IZCD_EN#
PS4 exit latency
TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
Tri-state to GH/GL rising
propagation delay
Tri-state hold-off time
GH - turn off propagation delay (2)
GH - turn on propagation delay
(dead time rising)
GL - turn off propagation delay
GL - turn on propagation delay (2)
(dead time falling)
PROTECTION
tPS4EXIT
3.3
1.1
2.3
1.5
2.9
100
100
25
-25
0.5
tPD_TRI_R
10
20
35
tTSHO
tPD_OFF_GH
85
10
150
20
225
35
8
15
30
tPD_OFF_GL
10
20
35
tPD_ON_GL
10
20
35
2.5
2.4
100
3.2
2.9
300
3.7
3.4
500
Under voltage lockout
Under voltage lockout hysteresis
tPD_ON_GH
VUVLO
VZCD_EN# = FLOAT
VZCD_EN# = 5 V
VZCD_EN# = 0 V
No load, see fig. 4
VCIN rising, on threshold
VCIN falling, off threshold
VUVLO_HYST
μA
mA
V
mV
μA
V
mV
μA
μs
ns
V
mV
Notes
(1) Typical limits are established by characterization and are not production tested
(2) Guaranteed by design
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DETAILED OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION
PWM Input with Tri-State Function
Switch Node (VSWH and PHASE)
The PWM input receives the PWM control signal from the VR
controller IC. The PWM input is designed to be compatible
with standard controllers using two state logic (H and L) and
advanced controllers that incorporate tri-state logic (H, L
and tri-state) on the PWM output. For two state logic, the
PWM input operates as follows. When PWM is driven above
VPWM_TH_R the low-side is turned on and the high-side is
turned on. When PWM input is driven below VPWM_TH_F the
high-side is turned off and the low-side is turned on. For
tri-state logic, the PWM input operates as previously stated
for driving the MOSFETs. However, there is an third state
that is entered as the PWM output of tri-state compatible
controller enters its high impedance state during shut-down.
The high impedance state of the controller’s PWM output
allows the SiC621 to pull the PWM input into the tri-state
region (see definition of PWM logic and tri-state, fig. 4). If the
PWM input stays in this region for the tri-state hold-off
period, tTSHO, both high-side and low-side MOSFETs are
turned off. This function allows the VR phase to be disabled
without negative output voltage swing caused by inductor
ringing and saves a Schottky diode clamp. The PWM and
tri-state regions are separated by hysteresis to prevent false
triggering. The SiC621 incorporates PWM voltage
thresholds that are compatible with 5 V.
The switch node, VSWH, is the circuit power stage output.
This is the output applied to the power inductor and output
filter to deliver the output for the buck converter. The PHASE
pin is internally connected to the switch node VSWH. This pin
is to be used exclusively as the return pin for the BOOT
capacitor.
Diode Emulation Mode and PS4 Mode (ZCD_EN#)
The ZCD_EN# pin enables or disables diode emulation
mode. When ZCD_EN# is driven below VTH_ZCD_EN#_F, diode
emulation is allowed. When ZCD_EN# is driven above
VTH_ZCD_EN#_R, continuous conduction mode is forced.
Diode emulation mode allows for higher converter efficiency
under light load situations. With diode emulation active, the
SiC621 will detect the zero current crossing of the output
inductor and turn off the low-side MOSFET. This ensures
that discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) is achieved.
Diode emulation is asynchronous to the PWM signal,
therefore, the SiC621 will respond to the ZCD_EN# input
immediately after it changes state.
The ZCD_EN# pin can be floated resulting in a high
impedance state. High impedance on the input of ZCD_EN#
combined with a tri-stated PWM output will shut down the
SiC621, reducing current consumption to typically 5 μA.
This is an important feature in achieving the low standby
current requirements required in the PS4 state in ultrabooks
and notebooks.
Voltage Input (VIN)
This is the power input to the drain of the high-side power
MOSFET. This pin is connected to the high power
intermediate BUS rail.
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Ground Connections (CGND and PGND)
PGND (power ground) should be externally connected
to CGND (control signal ground). The layout of the printed
circuit board should be such that the inductance separating
CGND and PGND is minimized. Transient differences due to
inductance effects between these two pins should not
exceed 0.5 V
Control and Drive Supply Voltage Input (VDRV, VCIN)
VCIN is the bias supply for the gate drive control IC. VDRV is
the bias supply for the gate drivers. It is recommended to
separate these pins through a resistor. This creates a low
pass filtering effect to avoid coupling of high frequency gate
drive noise into the IC.
Bootstrap Circuit (BOOT)
The internal bootstrap diode and an external bootstrap
capacitor form a charge pump that supplies voltage to the
BOOT pin. An integrated bootstrap diode is incorporated so
that only an external capacitor is necessary to complete the
bootstrap circuit. Connect a boot strap capacitor with one
leg tied to BOOT pin and the other tied to PHASE pin.
Shoot-Through Protection and Adaptive Dead Time
The SiC621 has an internal adaptive logic to avoid shoot
through and optimize dead time. The shoot through
protection ensures that both high-side and low-side
MOSFETs are not turned on at the same time. The adaptive
dead time control operates as follows. The HS and LS gate
voltages are monitored to prevent the one turning on from
tuning on until the other’s gate voltage is sufficiently low
(< 1 V). Built in delays also ensure that one power MOS is
completely off, before the other can be turned on. This
feature helps to adjust dead time as gate transitions change
with respect to output current and temperature. Change
with respect to output current and temperature.
Under Voltage Lockout (UVLO)
During the start up cycle, the UVLO disables the gate
drive holding high-side and low-side MOSFET gates low
until the supply voltage rail has reached a point at which
the logic circuitry can be safely activated. The SiC621 also
incorporates logic to clamp the gate drive signals to zero
when the UVLO falling edge triggers the shutdown of the
device.
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
BOOT
V IN
VDRV
VCIN
UVLO
ZCD_EN#
VCIN
PWM
PWM logic
control &
state
machine
Anti-cross
conduction
control
logic
+
GL
PHASE
VSWH
+
VDRV
CGND
GL
PGND
Fig. 3 - SiC621 Functional Block Diagram
DEVICE TRUTH TABLE
ZCD_EN#
PWM
GH
GL
Tri-state
X
L
L
L
L
L
H, IL > 0 A
L, IL < 0 A
L
H
H
L
L
Tri-state
L
L
H
L
L
H
H
H
H
L
H
Tri-state
L
L
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PWM TIMING DIAGRAM
VTH_PWM_R
VTH_TRI_F
VTH_TRI_R
VTH_PWM_F
PWM
t PD_OFF_GL
t TSHO
GL
t PD_ON_GL
t PD_TRI_R
t TSHO
t PD_ON_GH
t PD_OFF_GH
t PD_TRI_R
GH
Fig. 4 - Definition of PWM Logic and Tri-state
ZCD_EN# - PS4 EXIT TIMING
5V
PWM
tPS4EXIT
VSWH
5V
ZCD_EN#
2.5 V
Fig. 5 - ZCD_EN# - PS4 Exit Timing
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Test condition: VIN = 12 V, VDRV = VCIN = 5 V, ZCD_EN# = 5 V, VOUT = 1.8 V, LOUT = 250 nH (DCR = 0.32 m), TA = 25 °C, natural convection
cooling (All power loss and normalized power loss curves show SiC621 losses only unless otherwise stated)
65
96
60
94
300 kHz
Efficiency (%)
90
800 kHz
88
1 MHz
86
Complete converter efficiency
84
82
Power Output Purrent, IOUT (A)
92
300 kHz
55
500 kHz
50
1 MHz
45
40
35
30
25
20
PIN = [(VIN x IIN) + 5 V x (IVDRV + IVCIN)]
15
POUT = VOUT x IOUT, measured at output capacitor
10
5
80
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
0
55
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
PCB Temperature, TPCB (°C)
Output Current, IOUT (A)
Fig. 9 - Safe Operating Area
Fig. 6 - Efficiency vs. Output Current
1.4
8
1 MHz
7
800 kHz
500 kHz
6
Normalized Power Loss
300 kHz
Power Loss, PL (W)
IOUT = 30 A
1.3
5
4
3
1.2
1.1
1
2
0.9
1
0.8
200
0
0
5
10
15
20 25 30 35 40
Output Current, IOUT (A)
45
50
55
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000 1100
Switching Frequency, fs (kHz)
Fig. 7 - Power Loss vs. Output Current
Fig. 10 - Power Loss vs. Switching Frequency
1.2
1.2
1.15
1.15
Power Loss
IOUT = 30 A
1.1
1.05
Normalized
Normalized Power Loss
300
1
0.95
1.1
IOUT = 30 A
1.05
1
0.95
0.9
0.9
4
6
8
10
12
14
Input Voltage, VIN (V)
16
Fig. 8 - Power Loss vs. Input Voltage
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4
4.2
4.4
4.6
4.8
5
5.2
Drive Supply Voltage, VDRV (V)
5.4
5.6
Fig. 11 - Power Loss vs. Drive Supply Voltage
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1.01
1.3
IOUT = 30 A
I OUT = 30 A
1.2
Normalized Power Loss
Normalized Power Loss
1
1.1
1
0.99
0.98
0.9
0.8
0.5
0.97
1
1.5
2
2.5
Output Voltage, VOUT (V)
3
3.5
200
4.0
0.75
BOOT Diode Forward Voltage, VF (V)
Control Logic Supply Voltage, VCIN (V)
0.80
VUVLO_RISING
3.4
3.2
VUVLO_FALLING
3.0
2.8
2.6
400
450
500
IF = 2 mA
0.70
0.65
0.60
0.55
0.50
0.45
0.40
-60 -40 -20
0
20
40
60
80
100 120 140
-60 -40 -20
0
Temperature (°C)
Fig. 13 - UVLO Threshold vs. Temperature
VTH_PWM_R
3.6
VTRI_TH_F
3.0
2.4
100 120 140
4.8
VTRI
1.8
VTRI_TH_R
1.2
VTH_PWM_F
0.6
0.0
ZCD_EN# Threshold Voltage, VZCD_EN# (V)
4.2
20 40 60 80
Temperature (°C)
Fig. 16 - BOOT Diode Forward Voltage vs. Temperature
4.8
PWM Threshold Voltage, VPWM (V)
350
Fig. 15 - Power Loss vs. Output Inductor
4.2
3.6
300
Output Inductor, L OUT (nH)
Fig. 12 - Power Loss vs. Output Voltage
3.8
250
4.2
VTH_ZCD_EN#_R
3.6
3.0
VTRI_ZCD_EN#_F
2.4
VTRI_ZCD_EN#_R
1.8
1.2
VTH_ZCD_EN#_F
0.6
0.0
-60 -40 -20
0
20
40
60
80
100 120 140
Temperature (°C)
Fig. 14 - PWM Threshold vs. Temperature
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0
20 40 60 80
Temperature (°C)
100 120 140
Fig. 17 - ZCD_EN# Threshold vs. Temperature
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9
1.6
8
PS4 Mode Current, IVDRV & IVCIN (uA)
Normalized PS4 Exit Latency, tPS4EXIT
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1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
VPWM = VZCD_EN # = FLOAT
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0.2
-60 -40 -20
0
20 40 60 80
Temperature (°C)
100 120 140
Fig. 18 - PS4 Exit Latency vs. Temperature
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0
20 40 60 80
Temperature (°C)
100 120 140
Fig. 19 - PS4 Mode Current vs. Temperature
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PCB LAYOUT RECOMMENDATIONS
Step 1: VIN/GND Planes and Decoupling
Step 3: VCIN/VDRV Input Filter
VSWH
P
G
N
D
CVDRV
PGND
CVCIN
VIN
CGND
VIN plane
PGND plane
1. Layout VIN and PGND planes as shown above
2. Ceramic capacitors should be placed directly between
VIN and PGND, and close to the device for best
decoupling effect
3. Different values / packages of ceramic capacitors should
be used to cover entire decoupling spectrum e.g. 1210,
0805, 0603 and 0402
4. Smaller capacitance values, closer to device VIN pin(s),
- results in better high frequency noise absorbing
Step 2: VSWH Plane
1. The VCIN/VDRV input filter ceramic capacitors should be
placed close to IC. It is recommended to connect two
caps separately
2. VCIN capacitor should be placed between pin 3 (VCIN)
and pin 4 (CGND of driver IC) to achieve best noise
filtering
3. VDRV capacitor should be placed between pin 28 (PGND
of driver IC) and pin 29 (VDRV) to provide maximum
instantaneous driver current for low-side MOSFET
during switching cycle
4. It is recommended to use a large plane analog ground,
CGND, plane to reduce parasitic inductance
VSWH
VSWH
Step 4: BOOT Resistor and Capacitor Placement
Snubber
CBOOT
RBOOT
PGNDPlane
plane
PGND
1. Connect output inductor to DrMOS with large plane to
lower resistance
2. If a snubber network is required, place the components
as shown above, the network can be placed at bottom
1. The components should be placed close to IC, directly
between PHASE (pin 7) and BOOT (pin 5)
2. To reduce parasitic inductance, chip size 0402 can be
used
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1. Thermal relief vias can be added on the VIN and PGND
pads to utilize inner layers for high-current and thermal
dissipation
Step 5: Signal Routing
CGND
2. To achieve better thermal performance, additional vias
can be added to VIN and PGND planes
CGND
3. VSWH pad is a noise source and not recommended to put
vias on this plane
4. 8 mil vias for pads and 10 mils vias for planes are the
optimal via sizes. Vias on pads may drain solder during
assembly and cause assembly issue. Please consult
with the assembly house for guideline
Step 7: Ground Connection
CGND
PGND
VSWH
1. Route the PWM / ZCD_EN# signal traces out of the top
left corner, next to DrMOS pin 1
PGND
2. PWM is an important signal, both signal and return
traces should not cross any power nodes on any layer
3. It is best to “shield” traces form power switching nodes,
e.g. VSWH, to improve signal integrity
4. GL (pin 27) has been connected with GL pad internally
and does not need to connect externally
1. It is recommended to make a single connection between
CGND and PGND, this connection can be done on top layer
Step 6: Adding Thermal Relief Vias
2. It is recommended to make the entire first inner layer (next to
top layer) a ground plane and separate it into CGND and PGND
plane
VSWH
3. These ground planes provide shielding between noise
sources on top layer and signal traces on bottom layer
CGND
PGND
VIN
PGND
plane
VIN plane
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Multi-Phases VRPower PCB Layout
The following is an example of 6 phase layout. As can be seen, all the VRPower stages are lined in X-direction compactly with
decoupling capacitors next to them. The inductors are placed as close as possible to the SiC621 to minimize the PCB copper
loss. Vias are applied on all PADs (VIN, PGND, CGND) of the SiC621 to ensure that both electrical and thermal performance are
optimized. Large copper planes are used for all high current loops, such as VIN, VSWH, VOUT and PGND. These copper planes are
duplicated in other layers to minimize the inductance and resistance. All the control signals are routed from the SiC621 to a
controller placed to the north of the power stage through inner layers to avoid the overlap of high current loops. This achieves
a compact design with the output from the inductors feeding a load located to the south of the design as shown in the figure.
VIN
PGND
VOUT
Fig. 20 - Multi-Phase VRPower Layout Top View
VIN
PGND
VOUT
Fig. 21 - Multi-Phase VRPower Layout Bottom View
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
Part number
SiC621
Description
60 A power stage, 4.5 VIN to 18 VIN, 5 V PWM with ZCD, PS4 mode
Input voltage min. (V)
4.5
Input voltage max. (V)
18
Continuous current rating max. (A)
60
Switch frequency max. (kHz)
Enable (yes / no)
Monitoring features
Protection
Light load mode
Pulse-width modulation (V)
Package type
Package size (W, L, H) (mm)
Status code
2000
No
UVLO, THDN
ZCD, PS4
5
PowerPAK MLP55-31L
5.0 x 5.0 x 0.75
2
Product type
VRPower (DrMOS)
Applications
Computer, industrial, networking
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PowerPAK® MLP55-31L Case Outline
K12
K1 D2- 1
E2- 2
L
15
C
9
K2
D2- 3
D2- 2
e2
Top view
DIM.
e1/3x
8
16
b1
31x
K6
K10
K3
E2- 3
0.10 M C A B
0.05 M C
1
e/25x
3
E
31
F3
b
31x
B
K8
K4
D2-4
23
MLP55-31L
(5 mm x 5 mm)
K13
8x
K5 E2- 1
24
E2-4
A2
0.10 C B
F2
F1
D
2x
D2-5
A1
0.10 C A
A
K7
A
2x
K11
0.08 C
0.10 C
5 6
Pin 1 dot
by marking
K9
e3
Bottom view
Side view
MILLIMETERS
INCHES
MIN.
NOM.
MAX.
MIN.
NOM.
MAX.
A
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.027
0.029
0.031
A1
0.00
-
0.05
0.000
-
0.002
A2
0.20 ref.
0.008 ref.
b
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.078
0.098
0.011
b1
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.006
0.008
0.010
D
4.90
5.00
5.10
0.193
0.196
0.200
e
0.50 BSC
0.019 BSC
e1
3.50 BSC
0.138 BSC
e2
1.50 BSC
0.060 BSC
e3
1.00 BSC
0.040 BSC
E
4.90
5.00
5.10
0.193
0.196
0.200
L
0.35
0.40
0.45
0.013
0.015
0.017
D2-1
0.98
1.03
1.08
0.039
0.041
0.043
D2-2
0.98
1.03
1.08
0.039
0.041
0.043
D2-3
1.87
1.92
1.97
0.074
0.076
0.078
D2-4
0.30 BSC
0.012 BSC
D2-5
1.05
1.10
1.15
0.041
0.043
0.045
E2-1
1.27
1.32
1.37
0.050
0.052
0.054
E2-2
1.93
1.98
2.03
0.076
0.078
0.080
E2-3
3.75
3.80
3.85
0.148
0.150
0.152
E2-4
F1
0.45 BSC
0.15
0.20
0.018 BSC
0.25
0.006
0.008
F2
0.20 ref.
0.008 ref.
F3
0.15 ref.
0.006 ref.
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MILLIMETERS
MIN.
NOM.
INCHES
MAX.
MIN.
NOM.
K1
0.67 BSC
0.026 BSC
K2
0.22 BSC
0.008 BSC
K3
1.25 BSC
0.049 BSC
K4
0.10 BSC
0.004 BSC
K5
0.38 BSC
0.015 BSC
K6
0.12 BSC
0.005 BSC
K7
0.40 BSC
0.016 BSC
K8
0.40 BSC
0.016 BSC
K9
0.40 BSC
0.016 BSC
K10
0.85 BSC
0.033 BSC
K11
0.40 BSC
0.016 BSC
K12
0.40 BSC
0.016 BSC
K13
0.75 BSC
0.030 BSC
MAX.
ECN: T17-0423-Rev. F, 21-Aug-17
DWG: 6025
Notes
1. Use millimeters as the primary measurement
2. Dimensioning and tolerances conform to ASME Y14.5M. - 1994
3. Dimension b applies to plated terminal and is measured between 0.20 mm and 0.25 mm from terminal tip
4. The pin #1 identifier must be existed on the top surface of the package by using indentation mark or other feature of package body
5. Exact shape and size of this feature is optional
6. Package warpage max. 0.08 mm
7. Applied only for terminals
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Recommended Land Pattern
PowerPAK® MLP55-31L
Top side transparent view
(not bottom view)
Land pattern for MLP55-31L
5
(D2-5)
1.05 24
1.35 0.57
1 24
0.5
31
0.3
0.33
0.75
(D2-1)
31 1.03
(D2-4)
3.4
0.33
1.42
0.35
(D2-2)
1.03
(D2-3)
1.92
15
(L)
0.4
3.05
0.07
2.15
2.08
8
16
0.18
0.65
9
(L)
0.4
0.3
3.5
0.4
2.02
1.75
0.58
16
23
1.15
0.3
0.35
9
0.5
0.35
0.65
0.5
15
0.75
0.3
8
0.5
(E2-3)
1.98
(b)
0.25
5
(E2-1)
4.2
(K2) 0.22
(K1) 0.67
1.13
0.3
1
0.35
0.15
(E3)
0.45
(E2-2)
1.32
0.5 (e)
23
1.6
0.85
0.75
(D3) 0.3
1
All dimensions in millimeters
24
31
1
23
33
Component for MLP55-31L
32
Land pattern for MLP55-31L
35
33
8
16
9
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