ZVS Regulators
PI3302-03-LGIZ
11 – 36VIN, 5VOUT, 15A ZVS Buck Regulator
Product Description
Features & Benefits
The PI3302-03 is a high-efficiency, wide-input-range DC-DC
ZVS Buck Regulator integrating controller, power switches and
support components all within a high-density System‑in‑Package
(SiP). The integration of a high-performance Zero-Voltage
Switching (ZVS) topology, within the PI3302-03 model, increases
point‑of‑load performance providing best‑in‑class power
efficiency. The PI3302‑03 requires only an external inductor and
minimal capacitors to form a complete DC-DC switching‑mode
Buck Regulator.
• High-Efficiency ZVS Buck Topology
Device
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Output Voltage
Set
Range
5.0V
3.3 – 6.5V
• Wide input voltage range of 11 – 36V
• Output power up to 75W
• Very fast transient response
• High-accuracy pre-trimmed output voltage
• User-adjustable soft start & tracking
• Parallel capable with single-wire current sharing
• Input Over/Undevoltage Lockout (OVLO/UVLO)
IOUT Max
• Output Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
15A
• Overtemperature Protection (OTP)
The ZVS architecture also enables high-frequency operation while
minimizing switching losses and maximizing efficiency. The high
switching frequency operation reduces the size of the external
filtering components, improves power density and enables very fast
dynamic response to line and load transients.
• Fast and slow current limits
• –40 to 125°C operating range (TJ)
Applications
• High-efficiency systems
• Computing, Communications, Industrial,
Automotive Equipment
• High-voltage battery operation
Package Information
• 10 x 14 x 2.6mm (LGA SiP)
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Contents
Order Information
3
Application Description
11
Thermal, Storage and Handling Information
3
Output Voltage Trim
11
Absolute Maximum Ratings
3
Soft Start Adjust and Tracking
12
Functional Block Diagram
4
Inductor Pairing
12
Pin Description
5
Thermal De-rating
13
Package Pinout
5
Filter Considerations
13
Electrical Characteristics
6
Layout Guidelines
14
10
Recommended PCB Footprint and Stencil
15
ENABLE (EN)
10
Package Drawings
16
Remote Sensing
10
Revision History
17
Switching Frequency Synchronization
10
Product Warranty
18
Soft Start
10
Output Voltage Trim
10
Output Current Limit Protection
10
Input Undervoltage Lockout
10
Input Overvoltage Lockout
10
Output Overvoltage Protection
11
Overtemperature Protection
11
Pulse Skip Mode (PSM)
11
Variable Frequency Operation
11
Parallel Operation
11
Functional Description
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Order Information
Part Number
PI3302-03-LGIZ
Output Range
Set
Range
5.0V
3.3 – 6.5V
IOUT Max
Operating Range (TINT )
Package
15A
–40 to 125ºC
10 x 14mm 123-pin LGA
Transport
Media
TRAY
Thermal, Storage and Handling Information
Name
Rating
Storage Temperature
–65 to 150°C
Internal Operating Temperature
–40 to 125°C
Soldering Temperature for 20 seconds
245°C
MSL Rating
3
ESD Rating
2kV HBM
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Name
Rating
VIN
–0.7 to 36V
VS1
–0.7 to 36V, –4V for 5ns
SGND
100mA
PGD, SYNCO, SYNCI, EN, EAO, ADJ, TRK, ADR1, ADR2, SCL, SDA, REM
–0.3 to 5.5V / 5mA
VOUT
–1.5 to 21V
Notes: At 25°C ambient temperature. Stresses beyond these limits may cause permanent damage to the device. Operation at these conditions or conditions
beyond those listed in the Electrical Specifications table is not guaranteed. All voltage nodes are referenced to PGND unless otherwise noted. Test conditions
are per the specifications within the individual product electrical characteristics.
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Functional Block Diagram
VIN
VS1
VIN
Q2
Q1
VOUT
R4
REM
Power
Control
R1
VCC
SYNCO
SYNCI
PGD
EN
PGND
Memory
0Ω
ADR1
SDA
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ADR0
SCL
SGND
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+
Interface
Simplified block diagram
ADJ
-
ZVS Control
EAO
1V R2
TRK
VOUT
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Pin Description
Name
Location
I/O
Description
Signal ground: Internal logic ground for EA, TRK, SYNCI, SYNCO, ADJ and I2C (options)
communication returns. SGND and PGND are star connected within the regulator package.
SGND
Block 1
I/O
PGND
Block 2
Power
Power ground: VIN and VOUT power returns.
VIN
Block 3
Power
Input voltage: and sense for UVLO, OVLO and feed forward ramp.
VOUT
Block 5
Power
Output voltage: and sense for power switches and feed-forward ramp.
VS1
Block 4
Power
Switching node: and ZVS sense for power switches.
PGD
A1
O
Power Good: High impedance when regulator is operating and VOUT is in regulation.
May also be used as “Parallel Good” – see applications section.
EAO
A2
O
Error amp output: External connection for additional compensation and current sharing.
EN
A3
I/O
Enable Input: Regulator enable control. Asserted high or left floating – regulator enabled;
Asserted low, regulator output disabled. Polarity is programmable via I2C interface.
REM
A5
I
Remote Sense: High side connection. Connect to output regulation point.
ADJ
B1
I
Adjust input: An external resistor may be connected between ADJ pin and SGND or VOUT to trim
the output voltage up or down.
TRK
C1
I/O
Soft start and track input: An external capacitor may be connected between TRK pin and SGND
to decrease the rate of rise during soft start.
NC
A4, K3
Open
SYNCO
K4
O
Synchronization output: Outputs a low signal for ½ of the minimum period for synchronization
of other converters.
SYNCI
K5
I
Synchronization input: Synchronize to the falling edge of external clock frequency. SYNCI is a
high impedance digital input node and should always be connected to SGND when not in use.
SDA
D1
I/O
Data Line: I2C serial data line.
SCL
E1
I/O
Clock Line: I2C serial clock line.
ADR1
H1
I
Tri-state Address: Supports I2C addressing.
ADR0
G1
I
Tri-state Address: Supports I2C addressing.
No Connect: Leave pins floating.
SYNCI
2
SYNCO
1
NC
Package Pinout
3
4
5
6
7
SGND K
Block 1
J
PGND
Block 2
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
VIN
Block 3
ADR1 H
Pin
Block Name
Group of pins
SGND
B2-4, C2-4, D2-3, E2-3, F1-3, G2-3, H2-3, J1-3, K1-2
PGND
A8-10, B8-10, C8-10, D8-10, E4-10, F4-10,
G4-10, H4-10, J4-10, K6-10
VIN
G12-14, H12-14, J12-14, K12-14
VS1
A12-14, B12-14, C12-14, D12-14, E12-14
VOUT
A6-7, B6-7, C6-7, D6-7
ADR0 G
SGND F
SCL E
SDA D
TRK C
VS1
Block 4
ADJ B
PGD A
REM
NC
EN
EAO
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VOUT
Block 5
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Electrical Characteristics
Specifications apply for the conditions –40°C < TINT < 125°C, VIN = 24V, L1 = 185nH [a] unless other conditons are noted.
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
24
36
Unit
Input Specifications
Input Voltage
VIN_DC
[g]
Input Current
IIN_DC
VIN = 24V, TC = 25°C, IOUT = 15A
Input Current At Output Short
(fault condition duty cycle)
IIN_Short
11
3.31
[b]
20
Disabled
2.0
Enabled (no load)
2.5
Input Quiescent Current
IQ_VIN
Input Voltage Slew Rate
VIN_SR
[b]
VOUT_DC
[b]
V
A
mA
mA
1
V/µs
5.08
V
6.5
V
Output Specifications
Output Voltage Total Regulation
4.92
[c][g]
Output Voltage Trim Range
5.00
3.3
Line Regulation
∆VOUT (∆VIN)
@ 25°C, 11V < VIN < 36V
0.10
%
Load Regulation
∆VOUT (∆IOUT)
@ 25°C, 0.5A < IOUT < 15A
0.10
%
44
mVP-P
Output Voltage Ripple
VOUT_AC
IOUT = 7.5A, COUT = 5 x 47µF 20MHz BW
Continuous Output Current Range
IOUT_DC
[e] [g]
Current Limit
IOUT_CL
[d]
15
18
A
A
Protection
VIN UVLO Start Threshold
VUVLO_START
9.6
VIN UVLO Stop Threshold
VUVLO_STOP
9.3
VIN UVLO Hysteresis
VUVLO_HYS
10.4
10.87
V
9.9
10.6
V
0.50
V
VIN OVLO Start Threshold
VOVLO_START
36.1
37.6
V
VIN OVLO Stop Threshold
VOVLO_STOP
37.0
38.4
V
VIN OVLO Hysteresis
VOVLO_HYS
0.8
V
VIN UVLO/OVLO Response Time
tf
Output Overvoltage Protection
VOVP
Above VOUT
Overtemperature Fault Threshold
TOTP
[b]
Overtemperature Restart Hysteresis
130
TOTP_HYS
500
ns
20
%
135
140
°C
30
°C
0.800
MHz
36
ms
Timing
Switching Frequency
Fault Restart Delay
fS
[f]
tFR_DLY
Sync In (SYNCI)
Synchronization Frequency Range
∆fSYNCI
SYNCI Threshold
VSYNCI
Relative to set switching frequency [c]
50
110
2.5
[a] All
%
V
parameters reflect regulator and inductor system performance. Measurements were made using a standard PI3302-03 evaluation board with 3x4”
dimensions and 4 layer, 2oz copper. Refer to inductor pairing table within Application Description section for specific inductor manufacturer and value.
[b] Regulator is assured to meet performance specifications by design, test correlation, characterization, and/or statistical process control.
[c] Output current capability may be limited and other performance may vary from electrical characteristics when switching frequency or V
OUT is modified.
[d] Refer to Output Ripple plots.
[e] Refer to Load Current vs. Ambient Temperature curves.
[f] Refer to Switching Frequency vs. Load current curves.
[g] V – V
IN
OUT must be 5V or more to avoid a minimum load requirement of 3mA. Regulator must be disabled if VIN – VOUT is less than 1V.
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Electrical Characteristics (Cont.)
Specifications apply for the conditions –40°C < TINT < 125°C, VIN = 24V, L1 = 185nH [a] unless other conditons are noted.
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Sync Out (SYNCO)
SYNCO High
VSYNCO_HI
Source 1mA
SYNCO Low
VSYNCO_LO
Sink 1mA
4.5
V
SYNCO Rise Time
tSYNCO_RT
20pF load
10
SYNCO Fall Time
tSYNCO_FT
20pF load
10
0.5
V
ns
ns
Soft Start and Tracking
TRK Active Input Range
VTRK
0
VTRK_OV
20
ITRK
–70
TRK Max Output Voltage
TRK Disable Threshold
Charge Current (Soft Start)
Discharge Current (Fault)
Soft-Start Time
1.04
V
40
62
mV
–50
–25
1.2
ITRK_DIS
tSS
CTRK = 0µF
V
µA
6.8
mA
2.2
ms
Enable
High Threshold
VEN_HI
0.9
1
1.1
V
Low Threshold
VEN_LO
0.7
0.8
0.9
V
Threshold Hysteresis
VEN_HYS
100
200
300
mV
Enable Pull-Up Voltage
(floating, unfaulted)
VEN_PU
2
V
Enable Pull-Down Voltage
(floating, faulted)
VEN_PD
0
V
Source Current
IEN_SO
–50
µA
Sink Current
IEN_SK
50
µA
PGD
VPG_HI%
[b]
79
85
PGD Falling Threshold
VPG_LO%
[b]
77
83
PGD Output Low
VPG_SAT
Sink = 4mA [b]
IPG_SAT
[b]
PGD Rising Threshold
PGD Sink Current
4
[a] All
91
% VOUT_DC
89
% VOUT_DC
0.4
V
mA
parameters reflect regulator and inductor system performance. Measurements were made using a standard PI3302-03 evaluation board with 3x4”
dimensions and 4 layer, 2oz copper. Refer to inductor pairing table within Application Description section for specific inductor manufacturer and value.
[b] Regulator is assured to meet performance specifications by design, test correlation, characterization, and/or statistical process control.
[c] Output current capability may be limited and other performance may vary from electrical characteristics when switching frequency or V
OUT is modified.
[d] Refer to Output Ripple plots.
[e] Refer to Load Current vs. Ambient Temperature curves.
[f] Refer to Switching Frequency vs. Load current curves.
[g] V – V
IN
OUT must be 5V or more to avoid a minimum load requirement of 3mA. Regulator must be disabled if VIN – VOUT is less than 1V.
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PI3302-03 (5.0VOUT) Electrical Characteristics
Efficiency (%)
95
90
85
80
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15
IOUT (A)
12VIN
18VIN
24VIN
36VIN
Switching Frequency (kHz)
Figure 1 — Efficiency at 25°C
Figure 4 — Transient response: 3.75 – 11.25A, at 5A/µs
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12 13 14 15
24VIN
36VIN
IOUT (A)
12VIN
18VIN
Figure 2 — Switching frequency vs. load current
Figure 5 — Transient response: 0 – 15A, at 5A/µs
Figure 3 — Short circuit test
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PI3302-03 (5.0VOUT) Electrical Characteristics (Cont.)
Output Load Current (A)
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
50
75
100
125
Ambient Temperature (°C)
12VIN
Figure 6 — Output ripple: 24VIN, 5.0VOUT at 7.5A
18VIN
24VIN
36VIN
Figure 9 — Load current vs. ambient temperature, 200LFM
Output Load Current (A)
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
50
75
100
125
Ambient Temperature (°C)
12VIN
Figure 7 — Output ripple: 24VIN, 5.0VOUT at 15A
Output Load Current (A)
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
75
100
125
Ambient Temperature (°C)
12VIN
18VIN
24VIN
36VIN
Figure 8 — Load current vs. ambient temperature, 0LFM
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24VIN
36VIN
Figure 10 — Load current vs. ambient temperature, 400LFM
16
50
18VIN
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Functional Description
The PI3302-03 is a highly integrated ZVS Buck regulator.
The PI3302-03 has a set output voltage that can be trimmed within
a prescribed range shown on page 1. Performance and maximum
output current are characterized with a specific external power
inductor (see Table 4).
L1
VIN
VIN
CIN
PGND
PI33xx
VS1
VOUT
VOUT
COUT
REM
SYNCI
TRK
ADJ
EN
EAO
SGND
SYNCO
When using the internal oscillator, the SYNCO pin provides a 5V
clock that can be used to sync other regulators. Therefore, one
PI3302-03 can act as the lead regulator and have one additional
PI3302-03 running in parallel and interleaved.
Soft Start
The PI3302-03 includes an internal soft-start capacitor to
control the rate of rise of the output voltage. See “Electrical
Characteristics” for the default value. Connecting an external
capacitor from the TRK pin to SGND will increase the start-up ramp
period. See, “Soft Start Adjustment and Track,” in the Applications
Description section for more details.
Output Voltage Trim
The PI3302-03 output voltage can be trimmed up from the preset
output by connecting a resistor from ADJ pin to SGND and can be
trimmed down by connecting a resistor from ADJ pin to VOUT. The
Table 1 defines the voltage range for the PI3302-03.
Device
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Output Voltage
Set
Range
5.0V
3.3 – 6.5V
Figure 11 — ZVS Buck with required components
Table 1 — PI3302-03 output adjustment range
For basic operation, Figure 11 shows the connections and
components required. No additional design or settings are required.
Output Current Limit Protection
ENABLE (EN)
EN is the enable pin of the converter. The EN Pin is referenced to
SGND and permits the user to turn the regulator on or off. The
EN default polarity is a positive logic assertion. If the EN pin is
left floating or asserted high, the converter output is enabled.
Pulling EN pin below 0.8VDC with respect to SGND will disable the
regulator output.
Remote Sensing
An internal 100Ω resistor is connected between REM pin and
VOUT pin to provide regulation when the REM connection is
broken. Referring to Figure 11, it is important to note that L1 and
COUT are the output filter and the local sense point for the power
supply output. As such, the REM pin should be connected at COUT
as the default local sense connection unless remote sensing to
compensate additional distribution losses in the system. The REM
pin should not be left floating.
Switching Frequency Synchronization
The SYNCI input allows the user to synchronize the controller
switching frequency by an external clock referenced to SGND. The
external clock can synchronize the unit between 50% and 110%
of the preset switching frequency (fS). The PI3302-03 default for
SYNCI is to sync with respect to the falling edge of the applied
clock providing 180° phase shift from SYNCO. This allows for the
paralleling of two PI3302-03 devices without the need for further
user programming or external sync clock circuitry.
PI3302-03 has two methods implemented to protect from output
short or over current condition.
Slow Current Limit protection: prevents the output load from
sourcing current higher than the regulator’s maximum rated
current. If the output current exceeds the Current Limit (IOUT_CL) for
1024µs, a slow current-limit fault is initiated and the regulator is
shut down which eliminates output current flow. After Fault Restart
Delay (tFR_DLY ), a soft-start cycle is initiated. This restart cycle will be
repeated indefinitely until the excessive load is removed.
Fast Current Limit protection: PI3302-03 monitors the regulator
inductor current pulse-by-pulse to prevent the output from
supplying very high current due to sudden low impedance short.
If the regulator senses a high inductor current pulse, it will initiate
a fault and stop switching until Fault Restart Delay ends and then
initiate a soft-start cycle.
Input Undervoltage Lockout
If VIN falls below the input Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO) threshold,
but remains high enough to power the internal bias supply, the
PI3302-03 will complete the current cycle and stop switching. The
system will restart once the input voltage is reestablished and after
the Fault Restart Delay.
Input Overvoltage Lockout
If VIN exceeds the input Overvoltage Lockout (OVLO) threshold
(VOVLO), while the controller is running, the PI3302-03 will complete
the current cycle and stop switching. The system will resume
operation after the Fault Restart Delay.
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Output Overvoltage Protection
Parallel Operation
The PI3302-03 is equipped with output Overvoltage Protection
(OVP) to prevent damage to input voltage sensitive devices. If
the output voltage exceeds 20% of its set regulated value, the
regulator will complete the current cycle, stop switching and issue
an OVP fault. The system will resume operation once the output
voltage falls below the OVP threshold and after Fault Restart Delay.
Paralleling modules can be used to increase the output current
capability of a single power rail and reduce output voltage ripple.
Overtemperature Protection
The internal package temperature is monitored to prevent
internal components from reaching their thermal maximum. If
the Overtemperature Protection Threshold (OTP) is exceeded
(TOTP), the regulator will complete the current switching cycle,
enter a low‑power mode, set a fault flag, and will soft start when
the internal temperature falls below Overtemperature Restart
Hysteresis (TOTP_HYS).
Pulse Skip Mode (PSM)
PI3302-03 features a PSM to achieve high efficiency at light loads.
The regulators are setup to skip pulses if EAO falls below a PSM
threshold. Depending on conditions and component values, this
may result in single pulses or several consecutive pulses followed
by skipped pulses. Skipping cycles significantly reduces gate drive
power and improves light‑load efficiency. The regulator will leave
PSM once the EAO rises above the Skip Mode threshold.
Variable Frequency Operation
Each PI3302-03 is preprogrammed to a base operating frequency,
with respect to the power stage inductor (see Table 3), to operate
at peak efficiency across line and load variations. At low‑line
and high‑load applications, the base frequency will decrease to
accommodate these extreme operating ranges. By stretching the
frequency, the ZVS operation is preserved throughout the total
input line voltage range therefore maintaining optimum efficiency.
VIN
VS1
VIN
CIN
SYNCO(#2)
R1
SYNCI(#2)
EN(#2)
PGND
PGD
SYNCI
L1
VOUT
PI33xx
(#1)
The PI3302-03 default for SYNCI is to sync with respect to
the falling edge of the applied clock providing 180° phase
shift from SYNCO.
By connecting the EAO pins and SGND pins of each module
together the units will share the current equally. When the TRK
pins of each unit are connected together, the units will track each
other during soft-start and all unit EN pins have to be released to
allow the units to start (See Figure 12). Also, any fault event in any
regulator will disable the other regulators. The two regulators will
be out of phase with each other reducing output ripple (refer to
Switching Frequency Synchronization).
To provide synchronization between regulators over the entire
operational frequency range, the Power Good (PGD) pin must
be connected to the lead regulator’s (#1) SYNCI pin and a 2.5kΩ
Resistor, R1, must be placed between SYNCO (#2) return and
the lead regulator’s SYNCI (#1) pin, as shown in Figure 12. In
this configuration, at system soft-start, the PGD pin pulls SYNCI
low forcing the lead regulator to initialize the open-loop startup
synchronization. Once the regulators reach regulation, SYNCI is
released and the system is now synchronized in a closed-loop
configuration which allows the system to adjust on the fly when
any of the individual regulators begin to enter variable frequency
mode in the loop.
Application Description
Output Voltage Trim
With a single resistor connected from the ADJ pin to SGND or REM,
a device’s output can be varied above or below the nominal set
voltage. The remote pin (REM) should always be connected to the
VOUT pin, if not used, to prevent an output voltage offset. Figure 13
shows the internal feedback voltage divider network.
VOUT
COUT
REM
VOUT
SYNCO
R4
EN
EAO(#2)
EAO
TRK(#2)
TRK
REM
SGND
R1
L1
VIN
PGND
PGD
SYNCO(#1)
SYNCI(#1)
EN(#1)
SYNCI
–
+
VS1
VIN
CIN
VOUT
PI33xx
(#2)
COUT
1.0VDC
REM
ADJ
RHIGH
R2
SGND
SYNCO
EN
EAO(#1)
EAO
TRK(#1)
TRK
SGND
Figure 13 — Internal resistor divider network
Figure 12 — PI3302-03 parallel operation
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R1, R2, and R4 are all internal 1.0% resistors and RLOW and RHIGH
are external resistors which the designer can add to modify VOUT
to a desired output. The internal resistor value for each regulator is
listed below in Table 2.
Conditions
R1
R2
R4
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4.53kΩ
1.13kΩ
100Ω
VOUT 1
VOUT 2
(a)
Table 2 — PI3302-03 internal divider values
Master VOUT
VOUT 2
By choosing an output voltage value within the ranges stated in
Table 1, VOUT can simply be adjusted up or down by selecting the
proper RHIGH or RLOW value, respectively. The following equations
can be used to calculate RHIGH and RLOW values:
RHIGH =
RLOW =
1
(VOUT – 1) – 1
R1
R2
1
1
( )
– 1
R1
R2(VOUT – 1)
(b)
+
(1)
Figure 14 — PI3302-03 tracking methods
(2)
Soft Start Adjust and Tracking
For Direct Tracking, choose the PI3302-03 or power supply with
the highest output voltage as the parent and connect the parent
output voltage to the TRK pin of the other PI3302-03 regulator(s)
through a divider (Figure 15) with the same ratio as the child’s
feedback divider (see Table 2 for values).
The TRK pin offers a means to increase the regulator’s soft-start
time or to track with additional regulators. The soft-start slope is
controlled by an internal capacitor and a fixed charge current to
provide a Soft-Start Time tSS for all PI3302-03 regulators. By adding
an additional external capacitor to the TRK pin, the soft-start time
can beincreased further. The following equation can be used to
calculate the proper capacitor for a desired soft-start times:
CTRK = (tTRK • ITRK ) – 100 • 10 –9
Master VOUT
TRK
(3)
Slave
Where tTRK is the soft-start time and ITRK is a 50µA internal charge
current (see Electrical Characteristics for limits).
There is typically either proportional or direct tracking implemented
within a design. For proportional tracking between several
regulators at start up, simply connect all PI3302-03 device TRK pins
together. This type of tracking will force all connected regulators to
startup and reach regulation at the same time (see Figure 14).
R1
PI33xx
R2
SGND
Figure 15 — Voltage divider connections for direct tracking
All connected PI3302-03 regulator soft-start slopes will track with
this method. Direct tracking timing is demonstrated in Figure 14b.
All tracking regulators should have their Enable (EN) pins connected
together to work properly.
Inductor Pairing
The PI3302-03 utilizes an external inductor. This inductor has been
optimized for maximum efficiency performance. Table 3 details the
specific inductor value and part number utilized for the PI3302-03
device and is available from Eaton Corp.
Device
Inductor
(nH)
Inductor
Part Number
Manufacturer
PI3302-03
185
FP1507R1-R185-R
Eaton Corp.
Table 3 — PI3302-03 inductor pairing
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Thermal De-rating
Filter Considerations
Thermal de-rating curves are provided that are based on
component temperature changes versus load current, input
voltage and air flow. It is recommended to use these curves as a
guideline for proper thermal de-rating. These curves represent the
entire system and are inclusive to both the Vicor regulator and the
external inductor. Maximum thermal operation is limited by either
the MOSFETs or inductor depending upon line and load conditions.
The PI3302-03 requires low impedance ceramic X5R input
capacitors to ensure proper start up and high‑frequency decoupling
for the power stage. The PI3302-03 will draw nearly all of the
high‑frequency current from the low‑impedance ceramic capacitors
when the main high‑side MOSFET is conducting. During the time
the high‑side MOSFET is off, they are replenished from the source.
If the source impedance is high at the switching frequency of the
converter, a bulk capacitor may be necessary. This value has been
chosen to be 100µF so that the PI3302‑03 can start up into a full
resistive load and supply the output capacitive load with the default
minimum soft‑start capacitor when the input source impedance is
50Ω at 1MHz. If it is used, it should be decoupled from the ceramic
capacitors using a 200nH inductor rated for the maximum input
current. A parallel damping resistor of 1Ω is also recommended.
Table 4 shows the recommended input and output capacitors to
be used for the PI3302-03 as well as expected transient response,
RMS ripple currents per capacitor, and input and output ripple
voltages. Table 5 includes the recommended input and output
ceramic capacitors.
Thermal measurements were made using a standard PI3302‑03
Evaluation board which is 3x4 inches in area and uses 4-layer,
2oz copper. Thermal measurements were made on the three
main power devices, the two internal MOSFETs and the external
inductor, with air flows of 0, 200 and 400LFM.
Device
VIN
(V)
ILOAD
(A)
CINPUT
Ceramic
X5R
CINPUT
Bulk
Elec.
COUTPUT
Ceramic
X5R
CINPUT
Ripple
Current
(IRMS)
COUTPUT
Ripple
Current
(IRMS)
Input
Ripple
(mVpp)
Output
Ripple
(mVpp)
PI3302-03
24
15
4 x 10µF
50V
100µF
50V
6 x 47µF
1.2
1.5
220
60
Transient Recovery
Deviation
Time
(mVpk)
(µs)
±170
Load
Step
(A)
(Slew/µs)
30
Table 4 — Recommended input and output capacitance
Part Number
Description
Part Number
Description
GRM188R71C105KA12D - Murata
1µF 16V 0603 X7R
C3216X5R1H106K160AB - TDK
10µF 50V 1206 X7R
GRM319R71H104KA01D - Murata
0.1µF 50V 1206 X7R
GRM31CR61A476ME15L - Murata
47µF 10V 1206 X5R
Table 5 — Recommended capacitor types
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Layout Guidelines
To optimize maximum efficiency and low‑noise performance
from a PI3302-03 design, layout considerations are necessary.
Reducing trace resistance and minimizing high‑current loop
returns along with proper component placement will contribute to
optimized performance.
A typical buck converter circuit is shown in Figure 16. The potential
areas of high parasitic inductance and resistance are the circuit
return paths, shown as LR below.
When Q1 is on and Q2 is off, the majority of CIN’s current is used
to satisfy the output load and to recharge the COUT capacitors.
When Q1 is off and Q2 is on, the load current is supplied by the
inductor and the COUT capacitor as shown in Figure 18. During this
period CIN is also being recharged by the VIN. Minimizing CIN loop
inductance is important to reduce peak voltage excursions when
Q1 turns off. Also, the difference in area between the CIN loop and
COUT loop is vital to minimize switching and GND noise.
VIN
VIN
CIN
COUT
CIN
COUT
Figure 16 — Typical buck converter
The path between the COUT and CIN capacitors is of particular
importance since the AC currents are flowing through both of
them when Q1 is turned on. Figure 17, schematically, shows the
reduced trace length between input and output capacitors. The
shorter path lessens the effects that copper trace parasitics can
have on the PI3302-03 performance.
Figure 18 — Current flow: Q2 closed
The recommended component placement, shown in Figure 19,
illustrates the tight path between CIN and COUT (and VIN and VOUT )
for the high AC return current. This optimized layout is used on the
PI3302-03 evaluation board.
VOUT
VIN
CIN
COUT
GND
CIN
COUT
VIN
VSW
GND
Figure 17 — Current flow: Q1 closed
Figure 19 — Recommended component placement and
metal routing
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Recommended PCB Footprint and Stencil
Recommended receiving footprint for PI3302-03 10 x 14mm package. All pads should have a final copper size of 0.55 x 0.55mm,
whether they are solder-mask defined or copper defined, on a 1 x 1mm grid. All stencil openings are 0.45mm when using either a
5 or 6mil stencil.
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Package Drawings
DIMESIONAL REFERENCES
REF.
MIN
NOM
2.50
2.56
A
A1
A2
0.50
0.55
b
L
0.50
0.55
14.00 BSC
D
10.00 BSC
E
13.00 BSC
D1
9.00 BSC
E1
e
1.00 BSC
0.10
0.15
L1
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2.62
0.05
2.57
0.60
0.60
0.20
0.10
0.10
0.08
0.10
0.08
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Revision History
Revision
Date
Description
1.0
05/05/16
Initial release
1.1
05/13/16
Change PGD description
1.2
02/28/17
Figure 2 update
Format update
7
all
1.3
08/07/20
Updated terminology
12
1.4
12/02/20
Revised values for ceramic capacitors CINPUT and COUTPUT
13
1.5
02/14/22
Revised TRK enable threshold, charge current (soft start)
1.6
07/06/22
I2C operation references removed
Note: page added in Rev 1.3.
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