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XC8020
High-Efficiency,2A,1.2MHz Synchronous,Step-Down Converter
FEATURES
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
The XC8020 is a high-frequency, synchronous, rectified,
step-down, switch-mode converter with internal power
MOSFETs. It offers a very compact solution to achieve a
2A continuous output current over a wide input supply
range, with excellent load and line regulation. The
XC8020 has synchronous-mode operation for higher
efficiency over
the
output
current-load
range.
Current-mode operation provides fast transient response
and eases loop stabilization. Protection features include
over-current protection and thermal shutdown.
The XC8020 requires a minimal number of readily
available, standard, external components and is available
in a space-saving 5-pin SOT23 package.
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110mΩ/90mΩ Low-RDS(ON) Internal Power
MOSFETs
High-Efficiency Synchronous-Mode Operation
Fixed 1.2MHz Switching Frequency
PFM Mode for High Efficiency at Light Load
Internal Soft-Start
Input Voltage UVP & OVP
Over-Current Protection and Hiccup
Thermal Shutdown
Output Adjustable from 0.6V
Available in a 5-pin SOT-23 package
APPLICATIONS
● Digital Set-top Box (STB)
● Tablet Personal Computer (Pad)
● Flat-Panel Television and Monitors
● Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
● Portable Media Player (PMP)
● General Purposes
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
VIN
VIN
SW
R1
200k
1%
XC8020
CIN
10μF
XC8020 Rev.1.20
VOUT
L 2.2μH
EN
FB
R2
100k
1%
GND
-1-
C1
22pF
opt.
COUT
10μF
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PACKAGE/ORDER INFORMATION
EN
1
GND
2
SW
3
5
4
Order Part Number
Package
XC8020
SOT23-5
FB
VIN
FUNCTIONAL PIN DESCRIPTION
PIN
1
NAME
EN
TYPE
I
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
2
GND
G
Pull High to enable the XC8020. For automatic start-up,
connect EN to VIN using a 100kΩ resistor. Do not float.
System Ground. Reference ground of the regulated
output voltage:requires extra care during PCB layout.
Connect to GND with copper traces and vias.
3
SW
I/O
Switch Output. Connect using a wide PCB trace.
4
VIN
PI
Supply Voltage. The XC8020 operates from a 2.3V-to-6V
input rail. Requires C1 to decouple the input rail. Connect
using a wide PCB trace.
5
FB
I
Output Feedback Pin. Connect this pin to the center point
of the output resistor divider (as shown in Figure 1) to
program the output voltage: VOUT=0.6×(1+R1/R2).
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FUNCTION BLOCK DIAGRAM
EN
VIN
RS
OSC &
Shutdown
Control
Current Limit
Detector
PWM/PFM
Mode
Detector
Slope
Compensation
Current
Sensor
Control Logic
PWM
Compartor
FB
Driver
SW
Error
Amplifier
Zero Detector
GND
UVLO & Power
Good Detector
VREF
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
PARAMETER
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
UNIT
VIN
-0.3 to 6
V
VSW
-0.3 to 6
V
VEN
-0.3 to 6
V
VFB
-0.3 to 6
V
Continuous Power Dissipation(TA=+25℃)
1.25
W
Junction Temperature
150
°C
Lead Temperature
260
°C
-65 to 150
°C
Storage Temperature
Thermal Resistance θJA
100
°C /W
Thermal Resistance θJC
55
°C /W
ESD Susceptibility(HBM)
2
XC8020 Rev.1.20
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kV
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RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
PARAMETER
RECOMMENDED
UNIT
Supply Voltage VIN
2.5 to 5.5
V
Output Voltage VOUT
0.6 to VIN
V
Operating Junction Temp.(TJ)
-40 to 125
°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
1
uA
Supply Current(Shutdown)
IIN
VEN=0V
0.1
Supply Current(Quiescent)
Iq
VEN = 2V, VFB = 1V
40
uA
HS Switch-On Resistance
HSRDS-ON
110
mΩ
LS Switch-On Resistance
LSRDS-ON
90
mΩ
Switch Leakage
Current Limit
SW LKG
VEN = 0V, VSW = 5V
1
ILIMIT
Oscillator Frequency
fSW
Feedback Voltage
VFB
VFB=0.75V
588
uA
2.5
A
1.2
MHz
600
612
mV
EN Input Voltage High
VEN_HIGH
1.5
V
EN Input Voltage Low
VEN_LOW
0.4
V
EN Input Current
IEN
VEN=2V
VEN=0V
VIN UVP Threshold—
Rising
VINUVFALL
VIN UVP Threshold
Hysteresis
VIN OVP Threshold—
Rising
VIN OVP Threshold
Hysteresis
Thermal Shutdown
VINOVRISE
uA
2.4
V
300
mV
200
-4-
uA
0
6
Thermal Hysteresis
XC8020 Rev.1.20
1
V
mV
150
°C
20
°C
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
OUTPUT VOLTAGE VS OUTPUT CURRENT (VOUT=3.3V)
EFFICIENCY VS OUTPUT CURRENT (VOUT=3.3V)
100%
4.1
90%
3.6
OUTPUT VOLTAGE(V)
EFFICIENCY
80%
70%
60%
VIN=5V
50%
3.1
2.6
2.1
VIN=5V
1.6
40%
30%
0
500
1000
1500
1.1
2000
0
OUTPUT CURRENT(mA)
1000
OUTPUT CURRENT(mA)
1500
STEADY STATE OPERATION
(VIN=5V,VOUT=3.3V,IOUT=2000mA)
STEADY STATE OPERATION
(VIN=5V,VOUT=3.3V,IOUT=100mA)
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
(VIN=5V,VOUT=3.3V,IOUT=500-1500mA,1A/uS)
XC8020 Rev.1.20
500
STRAT UP
(VIN=5V,VOUT=3.3V)
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2000
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OPERATION
External Components Selection
XC8020 require an input capacitor, an output capa citor
and an inductor. These componen ts are critical to the
performance of the device. XC8020 are internally comp
-ensated and do not require external components to ach
VOUT
-ieve stable operation. The output voltage can be progra
-mmed by resistor divider.
R1
𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 = 𝑉𝐹𝐵 ×
COUT
VFB
𝑅1+ 𝑅2
𝑅2
R2
Select R1 value around 50kΩ
𝑅2 = 𝑅1×
𝑉𝐹𝐵
𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 − 𝑉𝐹𝐵
Where 𝑉𝐹𝐵
as 0.6V
Output Inductors and
Capacitors Selection
BUCK Power Supply Recommendations
There are several design considerations related to the sel
-ection of output inductors and capacitors:
• Load transient response
• Stability
supply must be well regulated. If the input supply is
located more than a few inches, additional bulk
capacitance may be required in addition to the
XC8020 are designed to operate from input voltag e
supply range between 2.3 V and 6 V. This inpu t
ceramic bypass capacitors. An ceramic capacitor with
a value of 10uF is a typical choice.
• Efficiency
• Output ripple voltage
• Over current ruggedness
The device has been optimized for use with nominal LC
values as shown in the Application Diagram.
VIN must be connected to input capacitors as close
as possible.
𝐼𝐿(𝑀𝐴𝑋) = 𝐼𝐿𝑂𝐴𝐷(𝑀𝐴𝑋) + 𝐼𝑅
BUCK Inductor Selection
The recommended inductor values are shown in the Appli
-cation Diagram. It is important to guarantee the inductor core
does not saturate during any foreseeable operational sit
uation. The inductor should be rated to handle the peak load
current plus the ripple current: Care should be taken when
reviewing the different saturation current ratings that are
specified by different manu facturers. Saturation current
ratings are typically specified at 25°C, so ratings at maximum
ambient temperature of the application should be requested
from the manufacturer.
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= 𝐼𝐿𝑂𝐴𝐷(𝑀𝐴𝑋) +
D=
𝐷×( 𝑉𝐼𝑁 − 𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 )
2× 𝐿× 𝐹𝑆
𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇
, 𝐹 = 1.5 𝑀𝐻𝑧, 𝐿 = 2.2 𝑢𝐻
𝑉𝐼𝑁 𝑆
where
• IL(MAX) :Max inductor Current
• ILOAD(MAX) :Max load current
• IR :Peak-to-Peak inductor current
• D :Estimated duty factor
• VIN :Input voltage
• VOUT :Output voltage
• FS :Switching frequency, Hertz
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Recommended Method for BUCK Inductor Selection
The best way to guarantee the inductor does not saturate is to choose an inductor that has saturation current rating greater
than the maximum device current limit, as specified in the Electrical Characteristics. In this case the device will prevent inductor
saturation by going into current limit before the saturation level is reached.
Alternate Method for BUCK Inductor Selection
If the reco mm ende d approach cannot be used care must be taken to guarantee that the saturation current is greater than
the peak inductor current:
where
• ISAT:Inductor saturation current at operating temperature
𝐼𝑆𝐴𝑇 > 𝐼𝐿𝑃𝐸𝐴𝐾
• ILPEAK:Peak inductor current during worst case conditions
• IOUTMAX:Maximum average inductor current
𝐼𝑅
𝐼𝐿𝑃𝐸𝐴𝐾 = 𝐼𝑂𝑈𝑇𝑀𝐴𝑋 +
• IR :Peak-to-Peak inductor current
2
• VOUT:Output voltage
𝐷 × (𝑉𝐼𝑁 − 𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 )
• VIN:Input voltage
𝐼𝑅 =
𝐿 × 𝐹𝑆
• L :Inductor value in Henries at IOUTMAX
• FS:Switching frequency, Hertz
𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇
• D :Estimated duty factor
𝐷=
𝑉𝐼𝑁 × 𝐸𝐹𝐹
• EFF:Estimated power supply efficiency
ISAT may not be exceeded during any operation, including transients, startup, high temperature, worst case conditions , etc.
Output and Input Capacitors Characteristics
Special attention should be paid when selecting these components. The DC bias of these capacitors can result in a capacitance
value that falls below the minimum value given in the recommended capacitor specifications table.
The ceramic capacitor’s actual capacitance can vary with temperature. The capacitor type X7R, which operates over a
temperature range of −55°C to +125°C, will only vary the capacitance to within ±15%. The capacitor type X5R has a similar
tolerance over a reduced temperature range of −55°C to +85°C. Many large value ceramic capacitors, larger than
1uF are manufactured with Z5U or Y5V temperature characteristics. Their capacitance can drop by more than 50% as the
temperature varies from 25°C to 85°C. Therefore X5R or X7R is recommended over Z5U and Y5V in applications where the
ambient temperature will change significantly above or below 25°C.
Tantalum capacitors are less desirable than ceramic for use as output capacitors because they are more expensive when
comparing equivalent capacitance and voltage ratings in the 0.47uF to 44uF range. Another important consideration is that
tantalum capacitors have higher ESR values than equivalent size ceramics. This means that while it may be possible to find a
tantalum capacitor with an ESR value within the stable range, it would have to be larger in capacitance (which
means bigger and more costly) than a ceramic capacitor with the same ESR value. It should also be noted that the ESR of a
typical tantalum will increase about 2:1 as the temperature goes from 25°C down to −40°C, so some guard band must be
allowed .
BUCK Output Capacitor Selection
The output capacitor of a switching converter absorbs the AC ripple current from the inductor and provides the initial response to
a load transient. The ripple voltage at the output of the converter is the product of the ripple current flowing through the output
capacitor and the impedance of the capacitor. The impedance of the capacitor can be dominated by capacitive, resistive, or
inductive elements within the capacitor, depending on the frequency of the ripple current. Ceramic capacitors have very low ESR
and remain capacitive up to high frequencies. Their inductive component can be usually neglected at the frequency ranges the
switcher op erates .
The output-filter capacitor smoothes out the current flow from the inductor to the load and helps maintain a steady output voltage
during transient load changes. It also reduces output voltage ripple. These capacitors must be selected with
sufficient capacitance and low enough ESR to perform these func tions.
Note that the output voltage ripple increases with the inductor current ripple and the Equivalent Series Resistance of the ou tput
capacitor (ESRCOUT).Also note that the actual value of the capacitor’s ESRCOUT is frequency and temperature dependent, as
specified by its manufacturer. The ESR should be calculated at the applicable switching frequency and
ambient temperature.
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BUCK Output Capacitor Selection
𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇−𝑅 − 𝑃𝑃 =
where
Output ripple can be estimated from the vector sum of the
reactive (capacitance ) voltage compon ent and the real (ESR)
voltage compon ent of the output capacitor:
𝐼𝑅
8 × 𝐹𝑆 × 𝐶𝑂𝑈𝑇
2
2
+ 𝑉𝐶𝑂𝑈𝑇
VOUT-R-PP = �𝑉𝑅𝑂𝑈𝑇
𝐷 × (𝑉𝐼𝑁 − 𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 )
2 × 𝐿 × 𝐹𝑆
𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇
𝐷=
𝑉𝐼𝑁
𝐼𝑅 =
where
𝑉𝑅𝑂𝑈𝑇 = 𝐼𝑅 × 𝐸𝑆𝑅𝐶𝑂𝑈𝑇
𝑉𝐶𝑂𝑈𝑇 =
where
• VOUT-R -PP:estimated output ripple,
• IR :estimated current ripple
• D:Estimated duty factor
𝐼𝑅
8 × 𝐹𝑆 × 𝐶𝑂𝑈𝑇
where
• VOUT-R -PP:estimated output ripple,
• VROUT:estimated real output ripple,
• VCOUT:estimated reactive output ripple.
The device is designed to be used with ceramic capacitors on the outputs of the buck regulators. The recommended dielec tric
type of these capacitors is X5R, X7R, or of comparable material to maintain proper tolerances over voltage and temperature.
The recommended value for the output capacitors is 10µF, 6.3V with an ESR of 2mΩ or less. The output capacitors need to
mounted as close as possible to the output/ground terminals of the device.
BUCK Input Capacitor Selection
input capacitor should be located as close as possible to their
corresponding VIN and GND terminals, tantalum capacitor can
also be located in the proximity of the device.
The input capacitor supplies the AC switching current drawn from
the switching action of the internal power MOSFETs. The input
current of a buck converter is discontinuous, so the ripple current
supplied by the input capacitor is large. The input capacitor must
be rated to handle both the RMS current and the dissipated power.
The input capacitor must be rated to handle this current:
𝑉𝑅𝑀𝑆_𝐶𝐼𝑁 = 𝐼𝑂𝑈𝑇
-ntain proper tolerances over voltage and temperature. The min
-imum recommended value for the input capacitor is 10µF with
an ESR of 10mΩ or less. The input capacitors need to be mount
-ed as close as possible to the power/ground input terminals of the
device.The input power source supplies the average current
continuously. During the high side MOSFET switch on-time, how
-ever,the demanded di/dt is higher than can be typically supplied
by the input power source. This delta is supplied by the input cap
-acitor.A simplified “worst case” assumption is that all of the high
side MOSFET current is supplied by the input capacitor. This will
Result in conservative estimates of input ripple voltage and cap a
-citor RMS Current. Input ripple voltage is estimated as besides:
This capacitor is exposed to significant RMS current, so it is import
-ant to select a capacitor with an adequate RMS current rating.
Capacitor RMS current estimated as besides:
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𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇
The power dissipated in the input capacitor is given by:
2
× 𝑅𝐸𝑆𝑅_𝐶𝐼𝑁
𝑃𝐷_𝐶𝐼𝑁 = 𝐼𝑅𝑀𝑆_𝐶𝐼𝑁
The device is designed to be used with ceramic capacitors on the
inputs of the buck regulators. The recomm ended dielectric type of
these capacitors is X5R, X7R, or of comparable material to mai
�𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 × (𝑉𝐼𝑁 − 𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 )
𝑉𝑃𝑃𝐼𝑁 =
where
𝐼𝑂𝑈𝑇 × 𝐷
+ 𝐼𝑂𝑈𝑇 × 𝐸𝑆𝑅𝐶𝐼𝑁
𝐶𝐼𝑁 × 𝐹𝑆
• VPPIN:Estimated peak-to-peak input ripple voltage
• IOUT :Output current
• CIN:Input capacitor value
• ESRCIN :Input capacitor ESR
2
𝐼𝑅𝑀𝑆𝐶𝐼𝑁 = �𝐷 × (𝐼𝑂𝑈𝑇
+
2
𝐼𝑅𝐼𝑃𝑃𝐿𝐸
)
12
Where
•IRMSCIN :Estimated input capacitor RMS current
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PC BOARD LAYOUT
PC board layout is an important part of DC-DC converter design.Poor board layout can disrupt the performance of a DCDC converter and surrounding circuitry by contributing to EMI, ground bounce, and resistive voltage loss in the traces.
These can send erroneous signals to the DC-DC converter resulting in poor regulation or instability. Good layout can
beimplemented by following a few simple design rules.
1. Minimize area of switched current loops. In a buck regulat
or there are two loops where currents are switched rapidly.
The first loop starts from the CIN input capacitor, to the regu
-lator VIN terminal, to the regulator SW terminal, to the induc
tor then out to the output capacitor C OUT and load. The seco
-nd loop starts from the output capacitor ground, to the regu l
-ator GND terminals, to the inductor and then out to COUT and
the load. To minimize both loop areas the input capacitor
should be placed as close as possible to the VIN terminal.
2. Minimize the copper area of the switch node.
The SW terminals should be directly connected
with a trace that runs on top side directly to the
inductor. To minimize IR losses this trace should
be as short as possible and with a sufficient width.
However, a trace that is wider than 100 mils will
increase the copper area and cause too much
capacitive loading on the SW terminal. The induc
-tors should be placed as close as possible to the
Grounding for both the input and output capacitors shou ld
SW terminals to further minimize the copper area
of the switch node.
3. Have a single point ground for all device analog grounds.
The ground connections for the feedback com ponents
should be connected together then routed to the GND pin
of the device. This prevents any switched or load curren ts
from flowing in the analog ground plane. If not properly
4. Minimize trace length to the FB terminal. The fe
-edback trace should be routed away from the SW
pin and inductor to avoid contaminating the feedba
-ck signal with switch noise.
5. Make input and output bus connections as wide
consist of a small localized top side plane that connects to
GND. The inductor should be placed as close as possible
to the SW pin and output capacitor.
handled, poor grounding can result in degraded load regul
-ation or erratic switching behavior.
as possible. This reduces any voltage drops on
the input or output of the converter and can improv
-e efficiency. If voltage accuracy at the load is impo
-rtant make sure feedback voltage sense ismade at
the load. Doing so will correct for voltage drops at
the load and provide the best output accuracy.
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PACKAGE
SOT23-5
e1
5LD SOT-23 PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
Dimension
A
A1
B
C
D
H
E
e
e1
L1
L
Q
EXAMPLE
TOP MARK
AAAA
E
H
PIN 1
Min.
1.05
0.04
0.3
0.09
2.8
2.5
1.5
Max.
1.35
0.15
0.5
0.2
3.0
3.1
1.7
0.95 REF.
1.90 REF.
0.2
0.35
0°
0.55
0.8
10°
TOP VIEW
D
L
A
SEATING PLANE
B
e
L1
A1
FRONT VIEW
C
SIDE VIEW
NOTE:
1.DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
2.DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3.DIMENSIONS ARE INCLUSIVE OF PLATING
4.DIMENSIONS ARE EXCLUSIVE OF MOLD FLASH AND METAL BURR
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