ETA3521
2MHz, 4A, COT Synchronous Step-down Converter in SOT563
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The ETA3521 is a high-efficiency, DC-to-DC step-down
switching regulator, capable of delivering up to 4A of output
current. The devices operate from an input voltage range
of 2.5V to 6.0V and provide output voltages from 0.6V to
VIN, making the ETA3521 ideal for low voltage power
conversions. ETA3521 adopts an adaptive COT control
scheme that enables very fast transient response and
provides a very smooth transition when the output varies
from light load to heavy load. During light load, ETA3521
goes into a PFM mode that saves switching loss to achieve
a high efficiency. The adaptive COT control also maintains
a constant switching frequency across line and load.
Running at a fixed frequency of 2MHz allows the use of
small inductance value and low DCR inductors, thereby
achieving a higher efficiency. Other external components,
such as ceramic input and output caps, can also be small
due to higher switching frequency, while maintaining
exceptional low-noise output voltages. Internal soft-start
control circuitry reduces inrush current. Short-circuit and
thermal-overload protection improves design reliability
ETA3521 is available in a tiny SOT563 package.
Up to 95% Efficiency
Up to 4A Max Output Current
Adaptive COT Control
Ultra-fast Load Transient Response
2MHz Frequency
High Efficiency PFM Mode at Light Load
50uA Quiescent Current
1% Feedback Accuracy
Adjustable Output Voltage from 0.6V
Cycle-by-cycle Over Current Protection
Short Circuit Protection with Hiccup Mode
Stable with Low-ESR Output Ceramic Capacitors
Available in SOT563 Package
APPLICATIONS
LCD TV
Set Top Box
IP CAM
TYPICAL APPLICATION
6
VIN
3 VIN
SW 2
1uH
ETA3521
22 uF
EN
OUT
4 EN
GND
VOUT
R1
47pF
optional
FB 5
R2
1
Vout=
ORDERING INFORMATION
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22uF
R1+R2
x 0.6(V)
R2
PART No.
PACKAGE
TOP MARK
Pcs/Reel
ETA3521FSG
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CBYW
5000
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PIN CONFIGURATION
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Note: Exceeding these limits may damage the device. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for long periods may affect device reliability.)
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GND 1
SW 2
ETA3521
VIN 3
6
OUT
5
FB
4
EN
VIN, FB, EN, OUT, SW Voltage ..............–0.3V to 6.5V
Operating Temperature Range ............–40°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............–55°C to 150°C
Thermal Resistance
ΘJA
ΘJC
SOT563..............................80.............50.......... °C/W
Lead Temperature (Soldering 10sec) ................260°C
ESD HBM (Human Body Mode) ..........................4KV
ESD CDM (Charged Device Mode) .....................1KV
SOT563
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VIN = 5.0V, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = 25°C.)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Input Voltage Range
MIN
TYP
2.5
MAX
UNIT
6.0
V
Input UVLO
Rising, Hysteresis=300mV
2.3
2.4
2.5
V
Input OVP
Rising, Hysteresis=0.25V
6.0
6.35
6.7
V
Input Supply Current
VFB=0.65V, no switching
50
100
µA
0
1
µA
0.6
0.606
V
0
1
µA
VIN
V
Input Shutdown Current
FB Voltage
2.5V≤VIN≤6.0V
0.594
FB Input Current
Output Voltage Range
0.6
Load Regulation
Line Regulation
VIN=2.7V to 5.5V
Switching Frequency
Soft Start Time
1.5
0.7
%/A
0.2
%/V
2
2.5
MHz
VOUT Rising from 10% to 90%
0.5
mS
On Time
0.5
mS
Off Time
3.5
mS
FB Hiccup Threshold
0.2
V
High Side Switch On Resistance
53
74
mΩ
Low Side Switch On Resistance
31
50
mΩ
Short Circuit Hiccup Time
High Side Current Limit
5.5
6
A
Low Side Current Limit
4.4
5
A
SW Leakage Current
VOUT=5.5V, VSW=0 or 5.5V, EN= GND
EN Logic High Threshold
Rising
EN Logic Low Threshold
Falling
0.4
V
EN Input Current
VEN=2V
1
uA
Thermal Shutdown
Rising, Hysteresis =34°C
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1.2
2
µA
V
150
°C
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PIN DESCRIPTION
PIN #
1
2
3
NAME
GND
SW
VIN
4
EN
5
FB
6
OUT
DESCRIPTION
Ground
Inductor Connection. Connect an inductor Between SW and the regulator output.
Supply Voltage. Bypass with a 22μF ceramic capacitor to GND
Enable pin. EN is high voltage level to enable. For automatic start-up, connect EN
pin to VIN pin with a pull-up resistor.
Feedback Input. Connect an external resistor divider from the output to FB and
GND to set VOUT
Output pin. Bypass with a 22uF or larger ceramic capacitor closely between this
pin and GND
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Typical values are with Cff=47pF, at TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified.)
VOUT Vs. IOUT
Eff. Vs. IOUT
4
100%
VOUT=3.3V
3.5
90%
80%
3
Efficiency
VOUT(V)
2.5
2
1.5
Vin=3.6V
Vin=4V
Vin=4.5V
Vin=5V
Vin=5.5V
1
0.5
0
VOUT=3.3V
70%
0
1
2
IOUT(A)
3
60%
50%
40%
Vin=3.6V
Vin=4V
Vin=4.5V
Vin=5V
Vin=5.5V
30%
20%
10%
0%
0.001
4
0.01
VOUT Vs. IOUT
0.1
IOUT(A)
Eff. Vs. IOUT
100%
2.5
90%
VOUT=1.8V
2
80%
VOUT=1.8V
1.5
1
Efficiency
VOUT(V)
70%
Vin=3V
Vin=3.6V
Vin=4V
Vin=5V
Vin=5.5V
0.5
0
1
0
1
2
3
50%
40%
Vin=3V
Vin=3.6V
Vin=4V
Vin=5V
Vin=5.5V
30%
20%
10%
4
IOUT(A)
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60%
0%
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
IOUT(A)
3
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (cont’)
(Typical values are with Cff=47pF, at TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified.)
VOUT Vs. IOUT
Eff. Vs. IOUT
100%
1.6
90%
VOUT=1.2V
1.4
80%
70%
1
Efficiency
VOUT(V)
1.2
0.8
Vin=2.5V
Vin=3V
Vin=3.6V
Vin=4V
Vin=5V
Vin=5.5V
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0
1
2
3
Vin=2.5V
Vin=3V
Vin=3.6V
Vin=4V
Vin=5V
Vin=5.5V
40%
20%
10%
0%
0.001
4
0.01
IOUT(A)
VOUT Vs. IOUT
Eff. Vs. IOUT
90%
80%
70%
Efficiency
0.5
0.4
Vin=2.5V
Vin=3.0V
Vin=3.6V
Vin=4V
Vin=5V
Vin=5.5V
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
1
2
3
60%
VOUT=0.6V
50%
40%
Vin=2.5V
Vin=3.0V
Vin=3.6V
Vin=4V
Vin=5V
Vin=5.5V
30%
20%
10%
0%
0.001
4
0.01
VIN UVLO
1.6
0.1
1
IOUT(A)
IOUT(A)
IQ Vs. VIN
80
VOUT=1.2V
1.4
75
1.2
70
1
65
IQ(uA)
VOUT(V)
1
100%
VOUT=0.6V
0.6
0.8
VOUT=1.2V,IOUT=0A
60
55
0.6
0.4
Rising
50
0.2
Falling
45
0
0.1
IOUT(A)
0.7
VOUT(V)
VOUT=1.2V
50%
30%
0.8
0
60%
1
2
3
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VIN(V)
4
5
6
40
2
3
4
5
6
VIN(V)
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (cont’)
(Typical values are with Cff=47pF, at TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified.)
VOUT Vs. Temp.
VOUT Vs. VIN
1.3
1.3
VOUT=1.2V
1.25
1.2
VOUT(V)
VOUT(V)
1.2
1.15
Iout=0A
Iout=0.5A
Iout=1A
Iout=2A
Iout=3A
1.1
1.05
1
VOUT=1.2V,IOUT=0.5A
1.25
1.15
1.1
1.05
1
2
3
4
5
VIN(V)
Vin=2.5V
Vin=3.6V
Vin=5V
6
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
Temperature(℃)
100
120
140
Load Transient
VIN=3.3V, VOUT=1.2V,IOUT=0.1A-4A
Max IOUT Vs. Temp.
6
VOUT=1.2V
5
VOUT
IOUT(A)
4
3
2
Vin=3.6V
1
0
Vin=5V
ISW
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
Temperature(℃)
100
120
140
Start Up from EN
VIN=3.3V, VOUT=1.2V,IOUT=4A
Shut Down from EN
VIN=3.3V, VOUT=1.2V,IOUT=4A
VEN
VEN
VOUT
VOUT
SW
SW
ISW
ISW
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (cont’)
(Typical values are with Cff=47pF, at TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified.)
Start Up from VIN
VIN=3.3V, VOUT=1.2V,IOUT=4A
Shut Down from VIN
VIN=3.3V, VOUT=1.2V,IOUT=4A
VIN
VIN
VOUT
VOUT
SW
SW
ISW
ISW
Short Circuit Protection
Short Circuit Recovery
VOUT
VOUT
ISW
ISW
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
VIN
EN
Band gap&UVLO
ILIM
OTP
OUT
Soft start
COT
FBCOMP
SW
LOGIC
FB
COMP
Ramp
Generator
HICCUP
GND
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The ETA3521 is a synchronous buck regulator that integrates the adaptive COT control, top and bottom
switches on the same die to minimize the switching transition loss and conduction loss.
ETA3521 is a high-efficiency and high-frequency DC-to-DC step-down switching regulator, capable of
delivering up to 4A of output current. It adopts an adaptive COT control scheme that enables very fast
transient response and provides a very smooth transition when the output varies from light load to heavy
load. It compares the sum of the FB voltage and a ripple voltage that mimics the voltage due to the output
ESR and capacitance. The constant-on-time timer varies with line to achieve relative constant switching
frequency across line.
Light Load Operation
Traditionally, a fixed constant frequency PWM DC-DC regulator always switches even when the output
load is small. When energy is shuffling back and forth through the power MOSFET, power is lost due to
the finite Rdson of the MOSFET and parasitic capacitances. At light load, this loss is prominent and
efficiency is therefore very low. ETA3521 goes into a power save mode during light load, thereby extending
the range of high efficiency operation.
Over Current Protection and Hiccup
ETA3521 has a cycle-by-cycle over current limit for when the inductor current peak value is over the set
current limit threshold. When the output voltage drop until FB falls below UV threshold (0.2V), the ETA3521
will enter hiccup mode. It will turn off the chip immediately for 3.5mS. After that, it will try to re-starts as
normal for 0.5mS. After 0.5mS, if FB is still below UV threshold, then the chip enters hiccup mode again.
If FB is higher than UV threshold, it will enter the normal mode.
Over-Temperature Protection
Thermal protection disables the output when the junction temperature rises to approximately 150°C,
allowing the device to cool down. When the junction temperature cools to approximately 115°C, the output
circuitry is again enabled. Depending on power dissipation, thermal resistance, and ambient temperature,
the thermal protection circuit may cycle on and off. This cycling limits regulator dissipation, protecting the
device from damage as a result of overheating.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
External Output Voltage Setting
In external Output Voltage Setting Version selected, the ETA3521 regulator is programmed using an
external resistor divider. The output voltage is calculated using below equation.
VOUT =VREF × (1+
R1
)
R2
Where: VREF =0.6V typically (the internal reference voltage)
Resistors R2 has to be between 1KOhm to 70KOhm and thus R1 is calculated by following equation.
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R1 = �
7
VOUT
-1� ×R2
VREF
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PCB LAYOUT GUIDE
Keep the power devices as close to the chip as possible to achieve the smallest power loop
area, which leads to the best EMI performance; Cin is always placed nearest to Vin and GND
Via
Top Layer
VOUT
Bottom Layer
GND
22uF
1uH
GND 1
22uF
VIN
SW
2
VIN
3
6
ETA3521
OUT
5
FB
4
EN
47pF
R1
R2
EN
GND
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
Package: SOT563
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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION
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