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SCT2280
18V Vin, 8A, High Efficiency Synchronous Step-down DCDC Converter
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The SCT2280 is a high efficiency synchronous stepdown DC-DC converter with 4.5V-18V input voltage
range and adjustable output voltage down to 0.6V. It
offers a small saving 2mmx3mm QFN package that
supplies continuous 8A output current. The device fully
integrates high-side and low-side power MOSFETs with
25mΩ/12mΩ on-resistance to minimize the conduction
loss.
Wide 4.5V-18V Input Voltage Range
0.6V-7V Output Voltage Range
8A Continuous Output Current
Integrated 25mΩ/12mΩ Rdson of HS/LS Power
MOSFETs
Fixed 1ms Soft-start Time
Selectable 400KHz, 800KHz and 1.2MHz
Switching Frequencies
Selectable PFM, USM and PWM Operation
Modes
Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limiting
Output Over-Voltage Protection
Over-Temperature Protection
Available in a QFN 12-leads 2mmx3mm Package
APPLICATIONS
High End DTV
Set-top Box, XDSL Modem, Personal Video
Recorders
Server, Cloud-Computing, Storage
Telecom & Networking, Small-cell Base Stations,
Point-of-Load (POL)
IPCs, Factory Automation, PLC, Test
Measurement
The SCT2280 adopts a Constant On-Time (COT)
control to provide fast transient response and easy loop
stabilization. The switching clock frequency can be
selected from 400KHz, 800KHz and 1.2MHz for
optimization of the filter size and output voltage ripple.
The device offers fixed 1ms soft start to prevent inrush
current during the startup of output voltage ramping.
Power Good with open drain output signals that the
output voltage is within regulation.
The SCT2280 has the MODE pin to select Pulse
Frequency Modulation (PFM) operation mode to
achieve the light load power save, or Ultrasonic Mode
(USM) to keep the switching frequency above audible
frequency areas during light-load or no-load conditions,
or the PWM mode to achieve the small output ripple.
Full protection includes over current protection, undervoltage protection, and thermal shutdown.
The converter requires a minimum number of external
components and is available in a QFN- 12 (2mmx3mm)
package.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
90
VIN
C3
C1
ON/OFF
PG
R3
80
BST
EN
MODE
FSEL
PG
L1
70
VOUT
SW
C4
R1
VOUT
FB
VCC
C2
R2
AGND
PGND
Efficiency (%)
VIN
60
50
40
30
VIN=12, VOUT=1V,PFM
20
VIN=12, VOUT=1V, USM
10
VIN=12V,VOUT=1V,FPWM
0
0.01
0.1
1
10
Output Current (A)
4.5V-18V, Synchronous Buck Converter
Vin=12V, Vout=1V, fsw=800kHz
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SCT2280
REVISION HISTORY
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Revision 1.0: Release to Market
Revision 1.3: Update TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DEVICE ORDER INFORMATION
PART NUMBER
PACKAGE MARKING
PACKAGE DISCRIPTION
SCT2280FPA
2280
12-Lead 2mm×3mm Plastic QFN
For Tape & Reel, Add Suffix R (e.g. SCT2280FPAR).
1)
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
PIN CONFIGURATION
Over operating free-air temperature unless otherwise noted(1)
DESCRIPTION
MIN
MAX
UNIT
VIN, VEN
-0.3
19
V
VBST
VSW0.3
VSW
-1
VMODE
-0.3
VST+
6
VIN+
0.3
6.5
VFB
-0.3
6.5
V
VSEL
-0.3
6.5
V
VVOUT
-0.3
6.5
V
V
V
V
VPG
-0.3
6.5
V
Operating junction temperature TJ(2)
-40
125
°C
Storage temperature TSTG
-65
150
°C
(1)
(2)
Figure 1. 12-Lead Plastic QFN
( Top view: 2mmx3mm)
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Rating may cause device permanent damage. The device is not guaranteed to
function outside of its Recommended Operation Conditions.
The IC includes over temperature protection to protect the device during overload conditions. Junction temperature will exceed 150°C
when over temperature protection is active. Continuous operation above the specified maximum operating junction temperature will
reduce lifetime.
PIN FUNCTIONS
NAME
NO.
VIN
1
PGND
2
PG
3
FSEL
4
2
PIN FUNCTION
Input voltage. Decouple the input rail with at least 0.1uF input ceramic capacitor.
Place the capacitor as close as to VIN and PGND pins as possible. Use wide PCB
traces and multiple vias to make the connection. SCT2280 is a high efficiency power
converter with 2-3ns fast turning on and turning off power MOSFETs for the best
efficiency. If not placing the input capacitor close to VIN and GND pin, the voltage
spike caused by trace parasitic inductance might EOS damage the device.
Power ground. Using wide PCB traces and multiple vias large enough to handle the
load current.
Power good open-drain output. PG is high if the output voltage is higher than 95%
or lower than 105% of the nominal voltage.
Switching frequency selection. Connecting to ground sets clock frequency to
400KHz. Floating sets clock frequency to 800KHz. Connecting to VCC sets clock
frequency to 1.2MHz.
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VOUT
5
MODE
6
SW
7
BST
8
VCC
9
AGND
10
FB
11
EN
12
VOUT is used to sense the output voltage of the buck regulator. Connect VOUT to
the output capacitor of the regulator directly. Keep the VOUT sensing trace far away
from the SW node. VIAs should also be avoided on the VOUT sensing trace. A trace
larger than 25mil is required.
PFM, USM or FCCM mode selection. Connect the pin to VCC to force the device in
Forced Continuous Current Modulation (FCCM) operation mode. Ground the pin to
operate the device in Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) mode without Ultrasonic
Mode (USM). Floating the pin to operate the device in PFM with USM.
Connect SW to the inductor and bootstrap capacitor. SW is driven up to VIN through
the high-side power MOSFET during on-time. The inductor current drives SW to
negative voltage through low-side power MOSFET during off-time. Use wide and
short PCB traces to make the connection. Keep the SW pattern area minimized.
Bootstrap. Must connect a 0.1uF capacitor or greater between SW and BST to form
a floating supply across the gate driver of high-side power MOSFET.
Internal VCC LDO output. The driver and control circuits are powered by VCC.
Decouple with 1µF ceramic capacitor placed as close to VCC as possible.
Signal logic ground. AGND is the Kelvin connection to PGND.
Feedback voltage Input. Connect FB to the tap of a resistor divider from output
voltage to AGND to set up output voltage. The device regulates FB to the internal
reference value of 0.6V typical.
Enable logic input. EN is a digital input that controls the converter on or off. EN high
turns on the device and EN low turns off the device. Connecting to VIN with a 100kΩ
pull-up resistor can enable the device. Floating EN pin automatically starts up the
converter.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
Over operating free-air temperature range unless otherwise noted
PARAMETER
DEFINITION
VIN
VOUT
TJ
Input voltage range
Output voltage range
Operating junction temperature
MIN
MAX
UNIT
4.5
0.6
-40
18
7
125
V
V
°C
MIN
MAX
UNIT
-2
+2
kV
-0.5
+0.5
kV
ESD RATINGS
PARAMETER
VESD
DEFINITION
Human Body Model (HBM), per ANSI-JEDEC-JS-0012014 specification, all pins (1)
Charged Device Model (CDM), per ANSI-JEDEC-JS-0022014specification, all pins (1)
(1) JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
(2) JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
THERMAL INFORMATION
PARAMETER
THERMAL METRIC
QFN-12L
RθJA
Junction to ambient thermal resistance (1)
70
RθJC
Junction to case thermal resistance
15
(1)
UNIT
°C/W
(1) SCT provides RθJA and RθJC numbers only as reference to estimate junction temperatures of the devices. RθJA and RθJC are not a
characteristic of package itself, but of many other system level characteristics such as the design and layout of the printed circuit
board (PCB) on which the SCT2280 is mounted, thermal pad size, and external environmental factors. The PCB board is a heat sink
that is soldered to the leads and thermal pad of the SCT2280. Changing the design or configuration of the PCB board changes the
efficiency of the heat sink and therefore the actual RθJA and RθJC.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VIN=12V, TJ=-40°C~125°C, typical value is tested under 25°C.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITION
Power Supply and Output
VIN
Operating input voltage
MIN
TYP
MAX
4.25
270
1
4.45
4.5
18
V
ISD
Vin UVLO rising threshold
VIN UVLO Hysteresis
Shutdown current
IQ
Quiescent current from VIN
VCC
VCC internal LDO regulator voltage
EN=0, Measured on VIN pin
EN=2V, Vout=5V, No load, No
switching. Measured on VIN pin.
IVCC=0mA
VCC_LR
VCC internal LDO load regulation
IVCC=5mA
0.5
%
IVCC_LIM
VCC internal LDO current limit
VCC short to ground
27
mA
VINUVLO
VINUVLO HYS
4
UNIT
3
130
4.75
5
V
mV
uA
uA
5.25
V
Reference and Control Loop
VREF
Reference voltage of FB
4.5V