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50 A VRPower® Integrated Power Stage
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The SiC638 are 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, SiC638
enables voltage regulator designs to deliver up to 50 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 50 A continuous current
• High efficiency performance
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.
• High frequency operation up to 1.5 MHz
• Power MOSFETs optimized for 19 V input stage
• 3.3 V, 5 V PWM logic with tri-state and hold-off
• Zero current detect control for light load efficiency
improvement
The SiC638 incorporate an advanced MOSFET gate driver
IC that features high current driving capability, adaptive
dead-time control, an integrated bootstrap Schottky diode,
a thermal warning (THWn) that alerts the system of
excessive junction temperature, and zero current detection
to improve light load efficiency. The drivers are also
compatible with a wide range of PWM controllers and
supports tri-state PWM, 3.3 V, 5 V PWM logic.
• Low PWM propagation delay (< 20 ns)
• Faster disable
• Thermal monitor flag
• Under voltage lockout for VCIN
• 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 24 V rail input DC/DC VR modules
TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM
5V
Input
VIN
NC
VDRV
BOOT
PHASE
VCIN
ZCD_EN#
PWM
controller
DSBL#
PWM
SW
Output
Gate
driver
THWn
PGND
GL
CGND
Fig. 1 - SiC638 and SiC638A Typical Application Diagram
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CGND
CGND 4
BOOT 5
PGND
N.C. 6
VIN
20 VSWH
VSWH 20
19 VSWH
VSWH 19
18 VSWH
VSWH 18
VSWH 17
16 VSWH
VSWH 16
THWn
VDRV
PGND
SW
GL
DSBL#
3 VCIN
4 CGND
35
PGND
5 BOOT
6 N.C.
34
VIN
7 PHASE
8 VIN
Top view
VIN
PGND
PGND
11 10
PGND
15 14 13 12
PGND
12 13 14 15
VIN
VIN
10 11
VIN
17 VSWH
2 ZCD_EN#
32
CGND
VIN
9
VSWH 21
PGND
VIN 8
VSWH 22
21 VSWH
PGND
PHASE 7
22 VSWH
GL
PGND
VCIN 3
1 PWM
VSWH 23
PGND
ZCD_EN# 2
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
9
VIN
23 VSWH
GL
SW
SW
SW
GL
SW
PGND
VDRV
THWn
DSBL#
33
GL
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
PWM 1
SW
PINOUT CONFIGURATION
Bottom view
Fig. 2 - SiC638 and SiC638A Pin Configuration
PIN CONFIGURATION
PIN NUMBER
NAME
1
PWM
2
ZCD_EN#
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
3
VCIN
4, 32
CGND
Signal ground
5
BOOT
High side driver bootstrap voltage
6
N.C.
Supply voltage for internal logic circuitry
Not connected internally, can be left floating or connected to ground
7
PHASE
8 to 11, 34
VIN
Return path of high side gate driver
12 to 15, 28, 35
PGND
16 to 26
SW
Phase node of the power stage
27, 33
GL
Low side MOSFET gate signal
Power stage input voltage. Drain of high side MOSFET
Power ground
29
VDRV
30
THWn
Thermal warning open drain output
31
DSBL#
Disable pin. Active low
Supply voltage for internal gate driver
ORDERING INFORMATION
PART NUMBER
PACKAGE
MARKING CODE
OPTION
SiC638CD-T1-GE3
PowerPAK MLP55-31L
SiC638
5 V PWM optimized
SiC638ACD-T1-GE3
PowerPAK MLP55-31L
SiC638A
3.3 V PWM optimized
SiC638DB
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PART MARKING INFORMATION
=
pin 1 indicator
=
part number code
=
Siliconix logo
=
ESD symbol
F
=
assembly factory code
Y
=
year code
WW
=
week code
LL
=
lot code
P/N
P/N
LL
FYWW
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
LIMIT
VIN
-0.3 to +30
Control logic supply voltage
VCIN
-0.3 to +7
Drive supply voltage
VDRV
Input voltage
Switch node (DC voltage)
BOOT voltage (DC voltage)
BOOT voltage (AC
-0.3 to +7
-0.3 to +30
VSWH
Switch node (AC voltage) (1)
-7 to +35
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, DSBL#, and THWn)
-0.3 to VCIN + 0.3
Max. operating junction temperature
TJ
150
Ambient temperature
TA
-40 to +125
Storage temperature
Tstg
-65 to +150
Human body model, JESD22-A114
3000
Charged device model, JESD22-C101
1000
Electrostatic discharge protection
V
35
VBOOT
voltage) (2)
UNIT
°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 35 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 (< 20 ns) max.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE
ELECTRICAL PARAMETER
MINIMUM
TYPICAL
MAXIMUM
Input voltage (VIN)
2.7
-
24
Drive supply voltage (VDRV)
4.5
5
5.5
Control logic supply voltage (VCIN)
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
-
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UNIT
V
°C/W
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(DSBL# = ZCD_EN# = 5 V, VIN = 12 V, VDRV and VCIN = 5 V, TA = 25 °C)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITION
LIMITS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
VDSBL# = 0 V, no switching, VPWM = FLOAT
-
5
-
VDSBL# = 5 V, no switching, VPWM = FLOAT
-
300
-
VDSBL# = 5 V, fS = 300 kHz, D = 0.1
-
350
-
fS = 300 kHz, D = 0.1
-
9
14
fS = 1 MHz, D = 0.1
-
30
-
VDSBL# = 0 V, no switching
-
15
-
VDSBL# = 5 V, no switching
-
55
-
UNIT
POWER SUPPLY
Control logic supply current
Drive supply current
IVCIN
IVDRV
μA
mA
μA
BOOTSTRAP SUPPLY
Bootstrap diode forward voltage
VF
IF = 2 mA
0.4
V
PWM CONTROL INPUT (SiC638)
Rising threshold
VTH_PWM_R
-
-
Falling threshold
VTH_PWM_F
0.72
-
-
Tri-state voltage
VTRI_FLOAT
-
2.3
-
Tri-state window
3
VPWM = FLOAT
4.2
VTRI_WINDOW
1.38
-
Tri-state rising threshold hysteresis
VHYS_TRI_R
-
225
-
Tri-state falling threshold hysteresis
VHYS_TRI_F
-
325
-
VPWM = 5 V, DSBL# = high
-
-
350
PWM input current
IPWM
VPWM = 5 V, DSBL# = low
-
-
1
VPWM = 0 V, DSBL# = high
-
-
-350
VPWM = 0 V, DSBL# = low
-
-
-1
2.7
V
mV
μA
PWM CONTROL INPUT (SiC638A)
Rising threshold
VTH_PWM_R
-
-
Falling threshold
VTH_PWM_F
0.72
-
-
Tri-state voltage
VTRI_FLOT
-
1.8
-
Tri-state window
VTRI_WINDOW
1.38
-
1.95
Tri-state rising threshold hysteresis
VHYS_TRI_R
-
250
-
Tri-state falling threshold hysteresis
VHYS_TRI_F
-
300
-
VPWM = 3.3 V, DSBL# = high
-
-
225
VPWM = 3.3 V, DSBL# = low
-
-
1
VPWM = 0 V, DSBL# = high
-
-
-225
VPWM = 0 V, DSBL# = low
-
-
-1
tPD_TRI_R
-
30
-
PWM input current
IPWM
VPWM = FLOAT
V
mV
μA
TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
Tri-state to GH/GL rising
propagation delay
tTSHO
-
130
-
GH - turn off propagation delay
tPD_OFF_GH
-
15
-
GH - turn on propagation delay
(dead time rising)
tPD_ON_GH
-
10
-
GL - turn off propagation delay
tPD_OFF_GL
-
13
-
GL - turn on propagation delay
(dead time falling)
tPD_ON_GL
-
10
-
-
15
-
30
-
-
Tri-state hold-off time
DSBL# Lo to GH/GL falling
propagation delay
tPD_DSBL#_F
PWM minimum on-time
tPWM_ON_MIN
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Fig. 5
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(DSBL# = ZCD_EN# = 5 V, VIN = 12 V, VDRV and VCIN = 5 V, TA = 25 °C)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITION
VIH_DSBL#
VIL_DSBL#
VIH_ZCD_EN#
VIL_ZCD_EN#
VUVLO
LIMITS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Input logic high
Input logic low
Input logic high
Input logic low
2
2
-
-
0.8
0.8
VCIN rising, on threshold
VCIN falling, off threshold
2.7
-
3.7
3.1
575
160
135
25
0.02
4.1
-
UNIT
DSBL# ZCD_EN# INPUT
DSBL# logic input voltage
ZCD_EN# logic input voltage
V
PROTECTION
Under voltage lockout
Under voltage lockout hysteresis
THWn flag set (2)
THWn flag clear (2)
THWn flag hysteresis (2)
THWn output low
VUVLO_HYST
TTHWn_SET
TTHWn_CLEAR
TTHWn_HYST
VOL_THWn
ITHWn = 2 mA
V
mV
°C
V
Notes
(1) Typical limits are established by characterization and are not production tested
(2) Guaranteed by design
DETAILED OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION
PWM Input with Tri-State Function
Diode Emulation Mode (ZCD_EN#)
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 off 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 when PWM is logic high and logic
low. However, there is a third state that is entered as the
PWM output of tri-state compatible controller enters its high
impedance state during shutdown. The high impedance
state of the controller’s PWM output allows the SiC638 and
SiC638A 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. The 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 SiC638A incorporates PWM voltage
thresholds that are compatible with 3.3 V logic and the
SiC638 thresholds are compatible with 5 V logic.
When ZCD_EN# pin is driven below VIL_ZCD_EN#. diode
emulation mode is enabled. If the PWM signal switches
below VTH_PWM_F then the LS MOSFET is under control of
the ZCD (zero crossing detect) comparator. If, after the
internal blanking delay, the inductor current becomes less
than or = 0 the low side is turned off. Light load efficiency is
improved by avoiding discharge of output capacitors. If both
high side and low side MOSFETs are required to be turned
off, regardless of inductor current, the PWM input should be
tri-stated.
Disable (DSBL#)
Thermal Shutdown Warning (THWn)
The THWn pin is an open drain signal that flags the presence
of excessive junction temperature. Connect with a
maximum of 20 k, to VCIN. An internal temperature sensor
detects the junction temperature. The temperature
threshold is 160 °C. When this junction temperature is
exceeded the THWn flag is set. When the junction
temperature drops below 135 °C the device will clear the
THWn signal. The SiC638 and SiC638A do not stop
operation when the flag is set. The decision to shutdown
must be made by an external thermal control function.
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.
In the low state, the DSBL# pin shuts down the driver IC and
disables both high side and low side MOSFETs. In this state,
standby current is minimized. If DSBL# is left unconnected,
an internal pull-down resistor will pull the pin to CGND and
shut down the IC.
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Switch Node (VSWH and PHASE)
Bootstrap Circuit (BOOT)
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. A 20 k resistor is connected between GH
(the high side gate) and PHASE to provide a discharge path
for the HS MOSFET in the event that VCIN goes to zero while
VIN is still applied.
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 SiC638 and SiC638A have 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 high side and low
side gate voltages are monitored to prevent the MOSFET
turning on from tuning on until the other MOSFET’s gate
voltage is sufficiently low (< 1 V). Built in delays also ensure
that one power MOSFET 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.
Ground Connections (CGND and PGND)
PGND (power ground) should be externally connected
to CGND (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.
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 SiC638,
SiC638A also incorporates logic to clamp the gate drive
signals to zero when the UVLO falling edge triggers the
shutdown of the device. As an added precaution, a 20 k
resistor is connected between GH (the high side gate) and
PHASE to provide a discharge path for the HS MOSFET.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
THWn
BOOT
GH
VIN
VDRV
Thermal monitor
and warning
VCIN
UVLO
DISB#
VCIN
DISB
PWM logic
control and
state
machine
Anti-cross
conduction
control
logic
+
GL
20K
Vref = 1 V
PHASE
VSWH
+
Vref = 1 V
PWM
VDRV
DISB
CGND
SW
PGND
ZCD_EN#
GL
PGND
Fig. 3 - SiC638 Functional Block Diagram
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DEVICE TRUTH TABLE
DSBL#
ZCD_EN#
PWM
GH
GL
Open
X
X
L
L
L
X
X
L
L
L
L
H, IL > 0 A
L, IL < 0 A
H
L
H
L
H
H
L
H
L
mid
L
L
H
H
L
L
H
H
H
H
H
L
H
H
mid
L
L
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
DSBL# PROPAGATION DELAY
PWM
PWM
Disable
DSBL#
DSBL#
GH
GH
GL
GL
t
t
DSBL#Low to GH Falling Propagation Delay
DSBL# Low to GL Falling Propagation Delay
Fig. 5 - DSBL# Falling Propagation Delay
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Test condition: VIN = 13 V, DSBL# = VDRV = VCIN = 5 V, ZCD_EN# = 5 V, VOUT = 1 V, LOUT = 250 nH (DCR = 0.32 m), TA = 25 °C,
natural convection cooling (All power loss and normalized power loss curves show SiC638 and SiC638A losses only unless otherwise stated)
94
55
90
50
45
500 kHz
750 kHz
82
500 kHz
Output Current, IOUT (A)
Efficiency (%)
86
1 MHz
78
74
70
40
1 MHz
35
30
25
Complete converter efficiency
PIN = [(VIN x IIN) + 5 V x (IVDRV + IVCIN)]
POUT = VOUT x IOUT, measured at output capacitor
66
20
15
62
0
5
10
15 20 25 30 35
Output Current, IOUT (A)
40
45
0
50
15
16.0
5.0
IOUT = 25A
4.5
14.0
12.0
4.0
Power Loss, PL (W)
Power Loss, PL (W)
45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
PCB Temperature, TPCB (°C)
Fig. 9 - Safe Operating Area
Fig. 6 - Efficiency vs. Output Current (VIN = 12.6 V)
3.5
3.0
2.5
10.0
1 MHz
8.0
750 kHz
6.0
2.0
4.0
1.5
2.0
500 kHz
0.0
1.0
200
300
0
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
Switching Frequency, fs (KHz)
Fig. 7 - Power Loss vs. Switching Frequency (VIN = 12.6 V)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Output Current, IOUT (A)
40
45
Fig. 10 - Power Loss vs. Output Current (VIN = 12.6 V)
94
98
500 kHz
500 kHz
94
90
90
Efficiency (%)
86
86
Efficiency (%)
30
750 kHz
82
1 MHz
78
82
750 kHz
78
1 MHz
74
74
70
70
Complete converter efficiency
PIN = [(VIN x IIN) + 5 V x (IVDRV + IVCIN)]
POUT = VOUT x IOUT, measured at output capacitor
66
Complete converter efficiency
PIN = [(VIN x IIN) + 5 V x (IVDRV + IVCIN)]
POUT = VOUT x IOUT, measured at output capacitor
66
62
62
0
5
10
15 20 25 30 35
Output Current, IOUT (A)
40
45
50
Fig. 8 - Efficiency vs. Output Current (VIN = 9 V)
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0
5
10
15 20 25 30 35
Output Current, IOUT (A)
40
45
50
Fig. 11 - Efficiency vs. Output Current (VIN = 19 V)
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
4.2
0.40
4.0
0.35
BOOT Diode Forward Voltage, VF (V)
Control Logic Supply Voltage, VCIN (V)
Test condition: VIN = 13 V, DSBL# = VDRV = VCIN = 5 V, ZCD_EN# = 5 V, VOUT = 1 V, LOUT = 250 nH (DCR = 0.32 m), TA = 25 °C,
natural convection cooling (All power loss and normalized power loss curves show SiC638 and SiC638A losses only unless otherwise stated)
VUVLO_RISING
3.8
3.6
3.4
3.2
3.0
VUVLO_FALLING
2.8
-60 -40 -20
0
20 40 60 80
Temperature (°C)
VTH_PWM_R
2.50
VTRI_TH_F
2.15
1.80
VTRI
VTRI_TH_R
1.10
PWM Threshold Voltage, VPWM (V)
Control Logic Supply Voltage, VPWM (V)
0.05
0
20 40 60 80
Temperature (°C)
100 120 140
Fig. 15 - Boot Diode Forward Voltage vs. Temperature
2.85
VTH_PWM_R
2.50
VTRI_TH_F
2.15
1.80
VTRI
1.45
VTRI_TH_R
1.10
0.75
VTH_PWM_F
VTH_PWM_F
0.40
0.40
-60 -40 -20
0
20 40 60 80
Temperature (°C)
4.5
100 120 140
Fig. 13 - PWM Threshold vs. Temperature (SiC638A)
4.6
4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3
Driver Supply Voltage, VCIN (V)
5.4
5.5
Fig. 16 - PWM Threshold vs. Driver Supply Voltage (SiC638A)
5.00
5.0
4.50
VTH_PWM_R
4.0
3.5
VTRI_TH_F
3.0
VTRI
2.5
2.0
VTRI_TH_R
1.0
VTH_PWM_F
PWM Threshold Voltage, VPWM (V)
4.5
Control Logic Supply Voltage, VPWM (V)
0.10
3.20
2.85
0.5
0.15
-60 -40 -20
3.20
1.5
0.20
100 120 140
Fig. 12 - UVLO Threshold vs. Temperature
0.75
0.25
0.00
2.6
1.45
IF = 2 mA
0.30
VTH_PWM_R
4.00
3.50
VTRI_TH_F
3.00
VTRI
2.50
2.00
1.50
VTRI_TH_R
1.00
VTH_PWM_F
0.50
0
0.0
-60 -40 -20
0
20 40 60 80
Temperature (°C)
100 120 140
Fig. 14 - PWM Threshold vs. Temperature (SiC638)
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4.5
4.6
4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3
Driver Supply Voltage, VCIN (V)
5.4
5.5
Fig. 17 - PWM Threshold vs. Driver Supply Voltage (SiC638)
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Test condition: VIN = 13 V, DSBL# = VDRV = VCIN = 5 V, ZCD_EN# = 5 V, VOUT = 1 V, LOUT = 250 nH (DCR = 0.32 m), TA = 25 °C,
natural convection cooling (All power loss and normalized power loss curves show SiC638 and SiC638A losses only unless otherwise stated)
2.20
VIH_DSBL#
1.6
ZCD_EN# Threshold Voltage, VZCD_EN# (V)
DSBL# Threshold Voltage, VDSBL# (V)
1.7
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
VIL_DSBL#
1.0
0.9
-60 -40 -20
0
20 40 60 80
Temperature (°C)
VIH_ZCD_EN#_R
1.60
1.40
1.20
VIL_ZCD_EN#_F
1.00
0.80
0.60
4.5
4.6
4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3
Driver Supply Voltage, VCIN (V)
5.4
5.5
Fig. 21 - ZCD_EN# Threshold vs. Driver Supply Voltage
1.7
8
VDSBL# = 0 V
VIH_DSBL#
1.6
7
Driver Supply Current, IVDVR & IVCIN (V)
DSBL# Threshold Voltage, VDSBL# (V)
1.80
100 120 140
Fig. 18 - DSBL# Threshold vs. Temperature
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
VIL_DSBL#
1.0
0.9
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
4.5
4.6
4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3
Driver Supply Voltage, VCIN (V)
5.4
5.5
-60 -40 -20
Fig. 19 - DSBL# vs. Driver Input Voltage
10.8
340
10.7
330
10.6
10.5
10.4
10.3
10.2
10.1
0
20 40 60 80
Temperature (°C)
100 120 140
Fig. 22 - Driver Shutdown Current vs. Temperature
Driver Supply Current, IVDVR & IVCIN (V)
DSBL# Pull-Down Current, IDSBL# (uA)
2.00
VPWM = FLOAT
320
310
300
290
280
270
260
10.0
-60 -40 -20
0
20 40 60 80
Temperature (°C)
100 120 140
Fig. 20 - DSBL# Pull-Down Current vs. Temperature
S20-0485-Rev. B, 29-Jun-2020
-60 -40 -20
0
20 40 60 80
Temperature (°C)
100 120 140
Fig. 23 - Driver Supply 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 right between VIN
and PGND, and very close to the device for best
decoupling effect
3. Difference values / packages of ceramic capacitors
should be used to cover entire decoupling spectrum e.g.
1210, 0805, 0603 and 0402
4. Smaller capacitance value, closer to device VIN pin(s)
- better high frequency noise absorbing
1. The VCIN/VDRV input filter ceramic cap should be placed
very close to IC. It is recommended to connect two caps
separately
2. CVCIN cap should be placed between pin 3 and pin 4
(CGND of driver IC) to achieve best noise filtering
3. CVDRV cap should be placed between pin 28 (PGND of
driver IC) and pin 29 to provide maximum instantaneous
driver current for low side MOSFET during switching
cycle
4. For connecting CVCIN analog ground, it is recommended
to use large plane to reduce parasitic inductance
Step 2: VSWH Plane
Step 4: BOOT Resistor and Capacitor Placement
VSWH
VSWH
Snubber
CBOOT
RBOOT
PGND plane
PGND
Plane
1. Connect output inductor to DrMOS with large plane to
lower the resistance
2. If any snubber network is required, place the
components as shown above and the network can be
placed at bottom
S20-0485-Rev. B, 29-Jun-2020
1. These components need to be placed very close to IC,
right between PHASE (pin 7) and BOOT (pin 5)
2. To reduce parasitic inductance, chip size 0402 can be
used
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Step 5: Signal Routing
1. Thermal relief vias can be added on the VIN and PGND
pads to utilize inner layers for high current and thermal
dissipation
CGND
2. To achieve better thermal performance, additional vias
can be put on VIN plane and PGND plane.
CGND
3. VSWH pad is a noise source and not recommended to put
vias on this plane
4. 8 mil drill for pads and 10 mils drill for plane can be the
optional via size. Vias on pad may drain solder during
assembly and cause assembly issue. Please consult
with the assembly house for guideline
Step 7: Ground Connection
PGND
CGND
VSWH
1. Route the PWM / ZCD_EN# / DSBL# / THWn signal
traces out of the top left corner next DrMOS pin 1
2. PWM signal is very important signal, both signal and
return traces need to pay special attention of not letting
this trace cross any power nodes on any layer
PGND
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
Step 6: Adding Thermal Relief Vias
1. It is recommended to make single connection between
CGND and PGND and this connection can be done on top
layer
2. It is recommended to make the whole inner 1 layer (next
to top layer) ground plane and separate them into CGND
and PGND plane
VSWH
3. These ground planes provide shielding between noise
source on top layer and signal trace on bottom layer
CGND
PGND
VIN
PGND
plane
VIN plane
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Multi-Phases VRPower PCB Layout
Following is an example for 6 phase layout. As can be seen, all the VRPower stages are lined in X-direction compactly with
decoupling caps next to them. The inductors are placed as close as possible to the SiC638 and SiC638A to minimize the PCB
copper loss. Vias are applied on all PADs (VIN, PGND, CGND) of the SiC638 and SiC638A to ensure that both electrical and thermal
performance are excellent. Large copper planes are used for all the 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 SiC638 and SiC638A 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. 24 - Multi-Phase VRPower Layout Top View
VIN
PGND
VOUT
Fig. 25 - Multi-Phase VRPower Layout Bottom View
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
Part number
SiC638
SiC638A
Description
50 A power stage, 2.7 VIN to 24 VIN, 5 V PWM
with ZCD mode
50 A power stage, 2.7 VIN to 24 VIN, 3.3 V
PWM with ZCD mode
Input voltage min. (V)
2.7
2.7
Input voltage max. (V)
24
24
Continuous current rating max. (A)
50
50
Switch frequency max. (kHz)
1500
1500
Enable (yes / no)
Yes
Yes
Monitoring features
Protection
Light load mode
Pulse-width modulation (V)
Package type
Package size (W, L, H) (mm)
-
-
UVLO, THDN
UVLO, THDN
ZCD
ZCD
5
3.3
PowerPAK MLP55-31L
PowerPAK MLP55-31L
5.0 x 5.0 x 0.75
5.0 x 5.0 x 0.75
Status code
2
2
Product type
VRPower (DrMOS)
VRPower (DrMOS)
Applications
Computer, industrial, networking
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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