Application Note: SY8286A
High Efficiency Fast Response
6A, 23V Input Synchronous Step Down Regulator
General Description
Features
The SY8286A develops a high efficiency synchronous
step-down DC-DC regulator capable of delivering 6A
current. The device integrates main switch and
synchronous switch with very low RDS(ON) to minimize
the conduction loss.
The SY8286A operates over a wide input voltage range
from 4V to 23V. The DC-DC regulator adopts the instant
PWM architecture to achieve fast transient responses for
high step down applications and high efficiency at light
load. The device provides various protection features for
reliable operation. In addition, it operates at pseudoconstant frequency of 600kHz to minimize the size of
inductor and capacitor.
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Ordering Information
SY8286 □(□□)□
Temperature Code
Package Code
Optional Spec Code
Ordering Number
SY8286ARAC
Package type
QFN3x3-20
Note
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Low RDS(ON) for internal switches (top/bottom):
38/19 mΩ
Wide input voltage range: 4-23V
Instant PWM architecture to achieve fast transient
responses
Internal 1.3ms soft-start limits the inrush current
Pseudo-constant frequency: 600kHz.
6A output current capability
+/-1% internal reference voltage
PFM/PWM selectable light l ad peration mode
Optional bypass input
Power good indicator
Output discharge function
Output current limit protection
Hiccup mode output short circuit protection
Output over voltage protection
Input UVLO
Ov r t mperature protection with auto recovery
RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
Compact package: QFN3x3-20
Applications
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LCD-TV/Net-TV/3DTV
Set Top Box
Notebook
High Power AP
Typical Applications
Figure 1 Schematic
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Pinout (top view)
Top
(QFN3x3-20)
Mark: AWRxyz, (Device code: AWR, x=year code, y=week code, z= lot number code)
Pin Name
Pin Number
BS
1
IN
LX
GND
2,3,4,5
6,19,20
7,8,18,EP
PG
9
NC
EN
10, 16
11
MODE
12
ILMT
FB
13
14
BYP
15
VCC
17
Pin Description
Boot-strap pin. Supply high side gate driver. Decouple this pin to LX pin with
0.1uF ceramic capacitor.
Input pin. Decouple this pin to GND pin with at least 10uF ceramic cap
Inductor pin. Connect this pin to the switching node of inductor
Ground pin
Power good Indicator. Open drain output when the output voltage is within 90% to
120% of regulation point.
Not connected
Enable pin. Pull this pin high to turn on IC. Do not leave this pin floating.
Operating mode selection under light load. Pull this pin low for PFM operating,
and pull this pin high for PWM operation. Do not leave this pin floating
Output current limit threshold selection.
Output feedback pin. Connect to the center point of resistor divider.
External 3.3V bypass power supply input. Decouple this pin to GND with a 1uF
ceramic capac tor. Leave this pin floating if it is not used.
Internal 3.3V LDO output. Power supply for internal analog circuits and driving
circuit. Decouple this pin to GND with a 2.2uF ceramic capacitor.
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Block Diagram
IN
Input
UVLO
Current Sense
PG
BS
EN
ILMT
MODE
Internal
SST
LX
PWM
Control &
Protection
Logic
Current Sense
OTP
GND
0.6V
FB
IN
BYP
3.1V
3.3V LDO
VCC
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
IN --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25V
BS-LX ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4V
EN, ILMT, MODE, PG, LX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25V
VCC, FB ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4V
BYP --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6V
Power Dissipation,
PD @ TA = 25°C QFN3x3-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.3W
Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
θ JA, QFN3x3-20 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30°C/W
θ JC, QFN3x3-20 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4.5°C/W
Junction Temperature Range -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------260°C
Storage Temperature Range --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------65°C to 150°C
Dynamic LX voltage in 10ns duration --------------------------------------------------------------------IN+3V to GND-5V
Recommended Operating Conditions (Note 3)
Supply Input Voltage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4V to 23V
Junction Temperature Range ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 40°C to 125°C
Ambient Temperature Range --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40°C to 85°C
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Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = 12V, TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Input Voltage Range
Input UVLO Threshold
UVLO hysteresis
Quiescent Current
Shutdown Current
Feedback Reference
Voltage
Top FET RON
Bottom FET RON
Output Discharge Current
Top FET Current Limit
Bottom FET Current
Limit
Soft Start Time
EN/MODE Rising
Threshold
EN/MODE Falling
Threshold
ILMT Rising Threshold
ILMT Falling Threshold
Switching Frequency
Min ON Time
Min OFF Time
VCC Output Voltage
Output Over Voltage
Threshold
Output Over Voltage
Hysteresis
Output OVP Delay
Output Under Voltage
Protection Threshold
Output UVP Delay
Power Good Threshold
Power Good Hysteresis
Power Good Delay
Symbol
V
V
V
UVLO
Min
4
VIN Rising
HYS
IQ
I
SHDN
V
IOUT=0, VOUT=VSET*105%
EN=0,
0.594
REF
R
DS(ON)1
R
DS(ON)2
I
DIS
I
LMT,HSFET
I
LMT, LSFET
t
ILMT=Low
ILMT=Floating
ILMT=High
6.7
9.3
12
SS
V
Typ
0.1
120
6
0.6
38
19
70
17
7.8
10.6
13.3
1.3
V
CC
V
OVP
V =V
IN
510
INMAX
With 1mA Lo d
VFB Rising
3.2
115
57.5
20
62.5
2.97
200
92
1.5
200
10
3.1
OVP,DLY
UVP
t
UVP,DLY
V
PG
V
PG,HYS
t
PG,RISING
t
V
BYP
V
600
50
150
3.3
120
0.5
690
3.4
125
VFB Falling
VFB Rising (Good)
Low to high
High to low
Unit
V
V
V
µA
µA
V
mΩ
mΩ
mA
A
A
A
A
ms
V
V
V
V
kHz
ns
ns
V
%V
REF
%V
1.5
OVP,HYS
V
8.9
11.9
14.8
Vcc-0.5
V
t
145
10
0.606
0.4
ENL
V
ILMTH
V
ILMTL
F
OSC
T
ON,MIN
T
OFF,MIN
V
Max
23
3.9
1
ENH
PG,FALLING
Bypass Switch Turn -on
Voltage
Bypass Switch
Switchov r Hysteresis
Bypass Switch OVP
Thermal Shutdown
Temperature
Thermal Shutdown
hysteresis
Test Conditions
IN
REF
67.5
µs
%V
REF
us
%V
REF
%V
REF
3.21
µs
µs
V
0.15
V
SD
120
150
%VCC
°C
THYS
15
°C
BYP,HYS
V
BYP,OVP
T
Note 1: Stresses beyond the “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are
stress ratings only. Functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the
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operational sections of the specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for
extended periods may affect device reliability
Note 2: Package thermal resistance is measured in the natural convection at TA = 25°C on a four-layer Silergy
Evaluation Board.
Note 3: The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Efficiency vs. Load Current
Efficiency vs. Load Current
(VBYP=3.3V, MODE=High)
(VBYP=3.3V, MODE=Low)
100
100
90
90
80
80
70
60
70
50
60
40
VIN=5V,VOUT=1.2V
VIN=12V,VOUT=1.2V
VIN=19V,VOUT=1.2V
50
30
VIN=23V,VOUT=1.2V
40
VIN=5V,VOUT=1.2V
VIN=12V,VOUT=1.2V
20
VIN=19V,VOUT=1.2V
10
30
VIN=23V,VOUT=1.2V
0
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
0.001
10
0.01
0.1
1
Load Current (A)
Load Cu ent (A)
Efficiency vs. Load Current
Efficiency vs. Load Current
10
(VBYP=3.3V, MODE=High)
(VBYP=3.3V, MODE=Low)
100
100
90
90
80
80
70
60
70
50
60
40
VIN=5V,VOUT=1.8V
VIN=12V,VOUT=1.8V
VIN=19V,VOUT=1.8V
VIN=23V,VOUT=1.8V
50
40
30
VIN=5V,VOUT=1.8V
VIN=12V,VOUT=1.8V
20
VIN=19V,VOUT=1.8V
10
30
VIN=23V,VOUT=1.8V
0
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
0.001
10
0.01
1
Load Current (A)
Efficiency vs. Load Current
Efficiency vs. Load Current
10
(VBYP=3.3V, MODE=High)
(VBYP=3.3V, MODE=Low)
100
100
95
90
90
80
85
70
80
60
75
50
70
40
VIN=5V,VOUT=3.3V
65
30
VIN=12V,VOUT=3.3V
VIN=23V,VOUT=3.3V
55
VIN=5V,VOUT=3.3V
VIN=12V,VOUT=3.3V
20
VIN=19V,VOUT=3.3V
60
50
0.001
0.1
Load Current (A)
VIN=19V,VOUT=3.3V
10
VIN=23V,VOUT=3.3V
0
0.01
0.1
Load Current (A)
1
10
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
Load Current (A)
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Efficiency vs. Load Current
Efficiency vs. Load Current
(VBYP=3.3V,MODE=High)
(VBYP=3.3V, MODE=Low)
100
100
95
90
90
80
85
70
80
60
75
50
70
40
VIN=7.4V,VOUT=5V
VIN=12V,VOUT=5V
VIN=19V,VOUT=5V
65
60
VIN=23V,VOUT=5V
55
50
0.001
30
VIN=7.4V,VOUT=5V
20
VIN=12V,VOUT=5V
VIN=19V,VOUT=5V
VIN=23V,VOUT=5V
10
0
0.01
0.1
1
0.001
10
0.01
0.1
Load Current (A)
Load Regulation
5.020
5.010
5.010
5.000
5.000
4.990
4.990
VIN=7.4V,VOUT=5V
VIN=12V,VOUT=5V
VIN=19V,VOUT=5V
VIN=23V,VOUT=5V
4.980
4.970
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
4.960
0.0
VIN=19V,VOUT=5V
VIN=23V,VOUT=5V
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
Output Current (A)
Line Regulation
(VBYP=3.3V, MODE=Low)
5.030
5.020
5.020
5.010
5.010
5.000
5.000
(VBYP=3.3V, MODE=High)
4.990
4.990
4.980
4.960
6.0
VIN=12V,VOUT=5V
4.970
Line Regulation
4.970
VIN=7.4V,VOUT=5V
4.980
Output Current (A)
5.030
(V BYP=3.3V, MODE=High)
5.030
5.020
4.960
0.0
10
Load Regulation
(VBYP=3.3V, MODE=Low)
5.030
1
Load Current (A)
4.980
IO=0.001A, VO=5V
IO=0.001A, VO=5V
IO=3A, VO=5V
IO=6A, VO=5V
11.0
4.970
16.0
Input Voltage (V)
21.0 23.0
4.960
6.0
IO=3A, VO=5V
IO=6A, VO=5V
11.0
16.0
21.0 23.0
Input Voltage (V)
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Load Transient
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=0.6-6A, MODE=Low)
∆VOUT
100mV/div
I
5A/div
Load Transient
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=0.6-6A, MODE=High)
∆VOUT
IL
L
Time (200µs/div)
∆Vo
5A/div
Time (200µs/div)
Output Ripple
(VIN=12V, VO=3.3V, IO=0A, MODE=Low)
100mV/div
Output Ripple
(VIN=12V, V O=3.3V, IO=0A, MODE=High)
∆Vo
20mV/div
VLX
5V/div
IL
2A/div
20mV/div
VLX
5V/div
IL
2A/div
Time (2µs/div)
Output Ripple
(VIN=12V, VO=3.3V, IO=3A)
∆Vo
20mV/div
VLX
10V/div
Time (2µs/div)
Output Ripple
(VIN=12V, VO=3.3V, IO=6A)
∆Vo
VLX
IL
IL
20mV/div
10V/div
5A/div
5A/div
Time (2µs/div)
Time (2µs/div)
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Startup from VIN
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IO=6A)
VIN
Shutdown from VIN
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IO=6A)
10V/div
VIN
10V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VLX
10V/div
VLX
10V/div
IL
5A/div
IL
5A/div
Time (4ms/div)
Time (4ms/div)
Startup from Enable
Shutdown f om Enable
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IO=6A)
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IO=6A)
EN
5V/div
EN
5V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VLX
10V/div
VLX
10V/div
IL
5A/div
IL
5A/div
Time (2ms/div)
Time (2ms/div)
Short Circuit Protection
Short Circuit Protection
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IO=0A~ Short, ILMT: Pull Low)
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IO=6A~ Short, ILMT: Pull Low)
VOUT
IL
2V/div
5A/div
Time (4ms/div)
VOUT
2V/div
IL
5A/div
Time (4ms/div)
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Short Circuit Protection
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IO=0A~ Short, ILMT: Floating)
Short Circuit Protection
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IO=6A~ Short, ILMT: Floating)
VOUT
2V/div
VOUT
2V/div
IL
5A/div
IL
5A/div
Time (4ms/div)
Time (4ms/div)
Short Circuit Protection
Short Circuit P otection
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IO=0A~ Short, ILMT: Pull High)
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IO =6A~ Short, ILMT: Pull High)
VOUT
IL
2V/div
5A/div
Time (4ms/div)
VOUT
2V/div
IL
5A/div
Time (4ms/div)
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pins. In this case, a 10uF low ESR ceramic capacitor is
recommended.
Operation
The SY8286A develops a high efficiency synchronous
step-down DC-DC regulator capable of delivering 6A
current. The device integrates main switch and
synchronous switch with very low RDS(ON) to minimize
the conduction loss.
The SY8286A operates over a wide input voltage range
from 4V to 23V. The DC-DC regulator adopts the instant
PWM architecture to achieve fast transient responses for
high step down applications and high efficiency at light
load. The device provides various protection features for
reliable operation. In addition, it operates at pseudoconstant frequency of 600kHz to minimize the size of
inductor and capacitor.
Applications Information
Because of the high integration in the SY8286A IC, the
application circuit based on this regulator IC is rather
simple. Only input capacitor CIN, output capacitor COUT,
output inductor L and feedback resistors (R1 and R2)
need to be selected for the targeted applications
specifications.
Feedback resistor dividers R1 and R2:
Choose R1 and R2 to program the proper output voltage.
To minimize the power consumption under light load, it
is desirable to choose large resistance values for bo h R1
and R2. A value of between 10kΩ and 1MΩ is highly
recommended for both resistors. If Vout is 1.2V,
R1=100k is chosen, then using following equat on, R2
can be calculated to be 100kΩ:
Output capacitor COUT:
The output capacitor is selected to handle the output
ripple noise requirements. Both steady state ripple and
transient requirements must be taken into consideration
when selecting this capacitor. For most applications, an
X5R or better grade ceramic capacitor greater than 66uF
capacitance can work well. The capacitance derating
with DC voltage must be considered.
Output inductor L:
There are several considerations in choosing this
inductor.
1) Choose the inductance to provide the desired ripple
current. It is suggested to choose the ripple current
to be about 40% of the maximum output current.
The inductance is calculated as:
L=
0.6V
0.6VFB
R2 = VOUT − 0.6V R1 .
GND
R2
Input capacitor CIN:
The ripple current through input capacitor is calculated
as:
ICIN _ RMS = IOUT ⋅ D(1− D)
.
To minimize the potential noise problem, place a typical
X5R or better grade ceramic capacitor really close to the
IN and GND pins. Care should be taken to minimize the
loop area formed by CIN, and IN/GND
(1− V
OUT
OUT
F ×I
SW
/V
)
IN,MAX
× 40%
OUT,MAX
where Fsw is the switching frequency and IOUT,MAX is
the maximum load current.
The SY8286A regulator IC is quite tolerant of different
ripple current amplitude. Consequently, the final choice
of inductance can be slightly off the calculation value
without significantly impacting the performance.
2)
The saturation current rating of the inductor must be
selected to be greater than the peak inductor current
under full load conditions.
ISAT , MIN > IOUT ,MAX +
VOUT
R1
V
3)
VOUT (1-VOUT/VIN,MAX)
2 ⋅ FSW ⋅ L
The DCR of the inductor and the core loss at the
switching frequency must be low enough to
achieve the desired efficiency requirement. It is
desirable to choose an inductor with DCR