ZD8028C
1.5A 2MHz 5.5V Synchronous Buck Converter
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The ZD8028C is a high‐efficiency, DC‐to‐DC step‐
down switching regulators, capable of delivering up
to 1.5A of output current. The device operates from
an input voltage range of 2.6V to 5.5V and provides
an output voltage from 0.6V to VIN. Working at a
fixed frequency of 2MHz allows the use of small
external components, such as ceramic input and
output caps, as well as small inductors, while still
providing low output ripples. This low noise output
along with its excellent efficiency achieved by the
internal synchronous rectifier, making ZD8028C
an ideal replacement for large power consuming
linear regulators. Internal soft‐start control
circuitry reduces inrush current. Short‐circuit and
thermal shutdown protection improves design
reliability.
The ZD8028C is available in SOT23‐5.
High efficiency: up to 97%
Up to 1.5A Max output current
2MHz switching frequency
Low dropout 100% duty operation
Internal compensation and soft‐start
Current mode control
Reference 0.6V
Logic control shutdown (IQ2000V
Package thermal resistance (JC)
Storage temperature(TS)
Lead temperature & time
ESD (HBM)
Note: Exceed these limits to damage to the device. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions may affect
device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VIN=5V, TA=25C, unless otherwise specified.)
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
VIN
Input voltage range
VOVP
Input overvoltage threshold
VREF
Feedback voltage
VIN=5V
IQ
Quiescent current
Active, VFB=0.65, No Switching
IFB
Feedback leakage current
ISHUTDOWN
2.6
ISWLK
SW leakage current
VIN=6V, VSW=0 or 6V, EN=0V
IENLK
EN leakage current
LNR
Line regulation
VIN=2.6V to 5.5V
LDR
Load regulation
IOUT=0.01 to 1A
FSOC
Switching frequency
RDSON_N
VUVLO
VUVLO_HY
ILIMIT
VH_EN
VL_EN
TSD
TSH
NMOS Rdson
Under voltage lockout
UVLO hysteresis
Peak current limit
EN input high voltage
EN input low voltage
Thermal shutdown temp
Thermal shutdown hysteresis
PMOS Rdson
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5.5
V
6.1
6.5
V
0.6
0.612
V
0.1
1
uA
1
uA
1
uA
1
uA
0.2
%/V
0.1
0.2
%/A
MHz
250
350
mΩ
150
250
mΩ
2.1
100
2.3
1.2
uA
0.1
2
1.9
2
Unit
55
Max
0.588
EN=0V
RDSON_P
Typ
Shutdown input current
Min
2.3
A
V
0.5
160
15
V
mV
V
°C
°C
ZD8028C
Efficiency vs. Output Current
(Vout=1.2V)
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Tested under TA=25C, unless otherwise specified
100%
Load Regulation
(Vout=1.2V)
1.2
80%
70%
1.1
Vout (V)
Efficiency
1.3
90%
60%
50%
40%
20%
10%
0.9
0.8
Vin=2.6V
Vin=3.3V
Vin=4.2V
Vin=5.0V
Vin=5.5V
30%
1.0
0%
0.01
Vin=2.6V
Vin=3.3V
Vin=4.2V
Vin=5.0V
Vin=5.5V
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.1
1
10
0
0.5
Efficiency vs. Output Current
(Vout=1.8V)
100%
80%
Efficiency
60%
50%
70%
40%
30%
20%
10%
(Vout=1.8V)
1.9
90%
Vin=2.6V
Vin=3.3V
Vin=4.2V
Vin=5.0V
Vin=5.5V
0%
0.01
1.7
1.5
1.3
1.1
Vin=2.6V
Vin=3.3V
Vin=4.2V
Vin=5.0V
Vin=5.5V
0.9
0.7
0.5
0.1
1
0
10
0.5
1
1.5
Iout (A)
Iout (A)
Efficiency vs. Output Current
(Vout=3.3V)
100%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
Efficiency
20%
10%
0%
0.01
(Vout=3.3V)
3.5
90%
30%
Load Regulation
Vin=3.8V
Vin=4.2V
Vin=5.0V
Vin=5.5V
2.0
1.5
2.5
Vin=3.8V
Vin=4.2V
Vin=5.0V
Vin=5.5V
1.0
0.5
0.1
1
10
Iout (A)
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3.0
Vout (V)
1.5
Load Regulation
Vout (V)
1
Iout (A)
Iout (A)
0
0.5
1
Iout (A)
3
1.5
ZD8028C
Output Ripple and SW at 1.5A load
Output Ripple and SW at 1.5A load
Vin=3.3V / Vout=1.8V
Ch2—Vout ripple, Ch3—Vsw, Ch4—ISW
Vin=5V / Vout=3.3V
Ch2—Vout ripple, Ch3—Vsw, Ch4—ISW
Vsw, 1V/div
Vout ripple, 20mV/div
Vsw, 1V/div
Vout ripple, 20mV/div
Isw, 1A/div
Isw, 1A/div
Load Transient
Load Transient
Vin=5V / Vout=1.2V / Iout=0.01~1.5A
Ch2—Vout ripple, Ch4—Iout
Vin=5V / Vout=3.3V / Iout=0.01~1.5A
Ch2—Vout ripple, Ch4—Iout
Vout ripple, 100mV/div
Vout ripple, 200mV/div
Iout, 500mA/div
Iout, 500mA/div
BLOCK DIAGRAM
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ZD8028C
PIN DESCRIPTION
NAME
PIN #
DESCRIPTION
SOT23‐5 DFN1.6x1.6‐6
EN
GND
SW
VIN
1
2
3
4
FB
5
NC
‐
5
2
4
3
1
6
Enable pin for the IC. Drive the pin to high to enable the part, and low to disable
Ground
Inductor connection. Connect an inductor between SW and the regulator output.
Supply voltage.
Feedback input. Connect an external resistor divider from the output to FB and GND to
set the output to a voltage between 0.6V and Vin
No connection
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The ZD8028C high‐efficiency switching regulator is
a small, simple, DC‐to‐DC step‐down converter
capable of delivering up to 1.5A of output current.
The device operates in pulse‐width modulation
(PWM) at 2MHz from a 2.6V to 5.5V input voltage
and provides an output voltage from 0.6V to VIN,
making the ZD8028C ideal for on‐board post‐
regulation applications. An internal synchronous
rectifier improves efficiency and eliminates the
typical Schottky free‐wheeling diode. Using the on
resistance of the internal high‐side MOSFET to sense
switching currents eliminates current‐sense
resistors, further improving efficiency and cost.
error amplifier output by the PWM comparator to
terminate the on cycle.
Current limit
There is a cycle‐by‐cycle current limit on the high‐
side MOSFET of 2.3A (typ). When the current flowing
out of SW exceeds this limit, the high‐side MOSFET
turns off and the synchronous rectifier turns on.
ZD8028C utilizes a frequency fold‐back mode to
prevent overheating during short‐circuit output
conditions. The device enters frequency fold‐back
mode when the FB voltage drops below 100mV,
limiting the current to 2.3A (typ) and reducing power
dissipation. Normal operation resumes upon
removal of the short‐circuit condition.
Loop operation
ZD8028C uses a PWM current‐mode control scheme.
An open‐loop comparator compares the integrated
voltage‐feedback signal against the sum of the
amplified current‐sense signal and the slope
compensation ramp. At each rising edge of the
internal clock, the internal high‐side MOSFET turns
on until the PWM comparator terminates the on
cycle. During this on‐time, current ramps up through
the inductor, sourcing current to the output and
storing energy in the inductor. The current mode
feedback system regulates the peak inductor current
as a function of the output voltage error signal.
During the off cycle, the internal high‐side P‐channel
MOSFET turns off, and the internal low‐side N‐
channel MOSFET turns on. The inductor releases the
stored energy as its current ramps down while still
providing current to the output.
Current sense
An internal current‐sense amplifier senses the
current through the high‐side MOSFET during on
time and produces a proportional current signal,
which is used to sum with the slope compensation
signal. The summed signal then is compared with the
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Soft‐start
ZD8028C has an internal soft‐start circuitry to
reduce supply in rush current during startup
conditions. When the device exits under‐voltage
lockout (UVLO), shutdown mode, or restarts
following a thermal shutdown event, the soft‐start
circuitry slowly ramps up current available at SW.
UVLO
If VIN drops below 2.1V, the UVLO circuit inhibits
switching. Once VIN rises above 2.2V, the UVLO
clears, and the soft‐start sequence activates.
Thermal shutdown
Thermal shutdown protection limits total power
dissipation in the device. When the junction
temperature exceeds TJ= +160°C, a thermal sensor
forces the device into shutdown, allowing the die to
cool. The thermal sensor turns the device on again
after the junction temperature cools by 15°C,
resulting in a pulsed output during continuous
overload conditions. Following a thermal‐shutdown
condition, the soft‐start sequence begins.
ZD8028C
DESIGN PROCEDURE
frequency. Ceramic, polymer, and tantalum
capacitors are suitable, with ceramic exhibiting the
lowest ESR and high‐frequency impedance. Output
ripple with a ceramic output capacitor is
approximately as follows:
Setting output voltages
Output voltages are set by external resistors. The FB
threshold is 0.6V.
Input capacitor selection
The input capacitor in a DC‐to‐DC converter reduces
current peaks drawn from the battery or otherInput
power source and reduces switches noise in the
controller. The impedance of the input capacitor at
the switching frequency should be less than that of
the input source so high‐frequency switching
currents do not pass through the input source. The
output capacitor keeps output ripple small and
ensures control‐loop stability. The output capacitor
must also have low impedance at the switching
If the capacitor has significant ESR, the output ripple
component due to capacitor ESR is as follows:
LAYOUT GUIDE
The blue line is placed
on the back side.
Cout as close as
possible to Vout
Cout
Vout
Keep the path short
and wide for low
resistance
L
Jumper
On
Off
Keep the path short
and wide for low
resistance
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VIN
GND
FB&GND connected
to R1 directly as
short as possible
FB
VIN
Make GND loop
Resistance as
small as possible
EN
SW
SW
GND
Cin
Cin as close as
possible to VIN
6
R1
R2
ZD8028C
PACKAGE OUTLINE
Package
SOT23‐5
Devices per reel
3000pcs
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