AS3728
8A Power Stage
General Description
The AS3728 is a companion power stage, intended to be used
with AS372x products.
It cannot be used without a DCDC controller. It contains the
power FETs for 2 phases and is capable to handle output
currents up of 4A per phase.
Ordering Information and Content Guide appear at end of
datasheet.
Key Benefits & Features
The benefits and features of AS3728, 8A Power Stage are listed
below:
Figure 1:
Added Value of Using AS3728
Benefits
Features
• Support for single or dual phase operation
• 2 phases with separate control input
• 2 x 4A output stages are running on 1.3MHz
• Separate power low-side NMOS & high-side NMOS for
4A per phase
• Separate coil current feedback per phase
• Stand-alone zero-crossing operation
• Over – temperature protection
• Integrated temperature monitoring
• Cost effective, small package
• WL-CSP24 with 0.4mm pitch
Applications
The device is a high current dual-phase DCDC and ideal for:
• Mobile phones
• Tablets
• Notebooks
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AS3728 − General Description
Block Diagram
The functional blocks of this device for reference are
shown below:
Figure 2:
AS3728 Block Diagram
5VSUP
HVSUP
BOOST1
VSUP
clk
TEMP
PWM
Logic
Ngate
PWM
Isense
CTRL2
ov_curr
CTRL1
LX 1
CTRL1
1uH
47uF
Ngate
Zcomp
Vov_current
ramp
Σ
Logic
RCSNS
Current sense
PVSS
FB
VRef
error ota
VSS
AS3728 – Block Diagram: This figure shows the block diagram of the DCDC controller inside the Main PMIC and
the AS3728 Power Stage with all relevant system components.
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AS3728 − Pin Assignment
Pin Assignment
Figure 3:
Pin Diagram - 24 Balls WL-CSP with 0.4mm Pitch
Pin A1
indicator
A1
BOOST
1
A2
HVSUP
A3
LX1
A4
PVSS
B1
CTRL1
B2
HVSUP
B3
LX1
B4
PVSS
C1
5VSUP
C2
HVSUP
C3
LX1
C4
PVSS
D1
TEMP
D2
HVSUP
D3
LX2
D4
PVSS
E1
CTRL2
E2
HVSUP
E3
LX2
E4
PVSS
F1
BOOST
2
F2
HVSUP
F3
LX2
F4
PVSS
Figure 4:
Pin Description
Pin Number
Pin Name
Pin Type
Description
A1
BOOST1
AI
B1
CTRL1
AIO
C1
5VSUP
S
D1
TEMP
AIO
ON/OFF control and temperature feedback
E1
CTRL2
AIO
Control IO for phase 2
F1
BOOST2
AI
Supply pin for phase 2 high-side NMOS driver
A2, B2, C2
HVSUP
S
Phase 1 positive supply terminal
D2, E2, F2
HVSUP
S
Phase 2 positive supply terminal
A3, B3, C3
LX1
AIO
Phase 1 switching output to coil
D3, E3, F3
LX2
AIO
Phase 2 switching output to coil
A4, B4, C4
PVSS
Phase 1 negative supply terminal
D4, E4, F4
PVSS
Phase 2 negative supply terminal
Supply pin for phase 1 high-side NMOS driver
Control IO for phase 1
5V supply pin
Pin Description: Shows the pin number, type, name and description of every pin.
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AS3728 − Absolute Maximum Ratings
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses beyond those listed under 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 under Electrical
Characteristicsis not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum
rating conditions for extended periods may affect device
reliability.
Figure 5:
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Max
Units
Comments
Electrical Parameters
VGND
Supply Voltage to Ground 14V pins
-0.5
16
V
Applicable for pins HVSUP,
LX1, LX2
VGND
Supply Voltage to Ground 20V pins
-0.5
22
V
Applicable for pins BOOST1,
BOOST2
VGND
Supply Voltage to Ground 5V pins
-0.5
7.0
V
Applicable for pins 5VSUP,
CTRL1, CTRL2
VGND
Supply Voltage to Ground 3V pins
-0.5
5.0
V
Applicable for pin TEMP
Voltage Difference between Ground
Terminals
-0.5
0.5
V
Applicable for pins PVSS
Input Current (latch-up immunity)
-100
100
mA
ISCR
Norm: JEDEC JESD78
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = 70°C)
PT
Continuous power dissipation
1.3
mW
PT (1) for WL-CSP24 package
(RTHJA ~ 42K/W)
kV
Norm: JEDEC JESD22-A114F
Electrostatic Discharge
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge HBM
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AS3728 − Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Max
Units
Comments
Temperature Ranges and Storage Conditions
TA
RTHJA
TJ
Operating Temperature
-40
85
Junction to Ambient Thermal
Resistance
°C/W
Junction Temperature
TSTRG
Storage Temperature Range
TBODY
Package Body Temperature
RHNC
Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
MSL
Moisture Sensitivity Level
°C
-55
5
1
125
°C
125
°C
260
°C
85
%
RTHJA ~ 42K/W (typ)
Norm IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 (2)
Represents an unlimited floor
life time
Note(s) and/or Footnote(s):
1. Depending on actual PCB layout and PCB used
2. The reflow peak soldering temperature (body temperature) is specified according IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 “Moisture/Reflow Sensitivity
Classification for Nonhermetic Solid State Surface Mount Devices”.
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AS3728 − Electrical Characteristics
Electrical Characteristics
All limits are guaranteed. The parameters with min and max
values are guaranteed with production tests or SQC (Statistical
Quality Control) methods.
Figure 6:
Electrical Characteristics
Symbol
VIN
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Note
4.5
12
14
V
Pin HVSUP
4.5
5.5
V
Pin 5VSUP
0
5.5
V
Pin CTRLx
0
3.6
V
Pin TEMP
5.6
A
Single phase
Input Voltage
ILIMIT
Peak coil current limit
ILOAD
Load current
Single phase
0
3
Continuous load current
A
4 (1)
Peak load current
RHS-NMOS
N-switch ON resistance (2)
115
180
mΩ
Single phase
RLS-NMOS
N-switch ON resistance (2)
30
40
mΩ
Single phase
Switching frequency
1.3
3
MHz
Supplied by DCDC
controller
2
μA
TEMP pin high, CTRLx
pin high
60
μA
TEMP pin high, CTRLx
pin high
1
μA
No current into pin TEMP
Ω
Single phase
fSW
IQ_HVSUP
Quiescent current into
HVSUP
IQ_5VSUP
Quiescent current into
5VSUP
Ipower_off
Power-Off current
into HVSUP or 5VSUP
Rdischarge
Active discharge
20
28
Electrical Characteristics: Shows the Electrical Characteristics of the Step Down DCDC Power Stage.
HVSUP = 5VSUP = 5.0V, TA = 25°C (unless otherwise specified)
Note(s) and/or Footnote(s):
1. Maximum value only for pulsed peak current
2. MOS transistor and package parasitic
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AS3728 − Typical Operating Characteristics
Typical Operating
Characteristics
Figure 7:
Efficiency vs. Output Current
AS3728 Step Down DCDC: Shows the
Efficiency vs. Output Current for various
VIN/VOUT conditions, 1.35MHz operation,
TAMB = 25°C
90
85
Efficiency (%)
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
0.01
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM4015 0.68uH 24.5mΩ (1.35MHz)
AS3728 7.4V-1.1V SPM4015 0.68uH 24.5mΩ (1.35MHz)
AS3728 12V-1.1V SPM4015 0.68uH 24.5mΩ (1.35MHz)
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM5030 0.75uH 8.5mΩ combined (1.35MHz)
0.1
1
10
Output Current (A)
Figure 8:
Efficiency vs. Output Current
AS3728 Step Down DCDC: Shows the
Efficiency vs. Output Current for various
switching frequencies with VOUT = 1.2V,
VIN = 5V, TAMB = 25°C and TDK coil
SPM4015 and Coilcraft coil XFL4015
90
85
Efficiency (%)
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM4015 0.68uH 24.5mΩ combined (1.35MHz)
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM4015 0.68uH 24.5mΩ combined (0.675MHz)
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM4015 0.68uH 24.5mΩ (1.35MHz)
AS3728 5V-1.2V XFL4015 0.47uH 7.6mΩ combined (1.35MHz)
AS3728 5V-1.2V XFL4015 0.47uH 7.6mΩ combined (0.675MHz)
40
0.01
0.1
1
10
Output Current (A)
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AS3728 − Typical Operating Characteristics
Figure 9:
Efficiency vs. Output Current
AS3728 Step Down DCDC: Shows the
Efficiency vs. Output Current for various
switching frequencies with VOUT = 1.2V,
VIN = 5V, TAMB = 25°C and TDK coil
SPM5030
90
85
Efficiency (%)
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
0.01
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM5030 0.35uH 3.9mΩ combined (1.35MHz)
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM5030 0.35uH 3.9mΩ combined (0.675MHz)
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM5030 0.35uH 3.9mΩ combined (2.7MHz)
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM5030 0.75uH 8.5mΩ combined (1.35MHz)
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM5030 0.75uH 8.5mΩ combined (0.675MHz)
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM5030 0.75uH 8.5mΩ combined (2.7MHz)
0.1
1
10
Output Current (A)
Figure 10:
Efficiency vs. Output Current
AS3728 Step Down DCDC: Shows the
Efficiency vs. Output Current for various
coil types with a switching frequency of
1.35MHz, VOUT = 1.2V, VIN = 5V,
TAMB = 25°C
90
85
Efficiency (%)
80
75
70
65
60
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM5030 0.75uH 8.5mΩ combined (1.35MHz)
55
50
45
40
0.01
AS3728 5V-1.2V XFL4015 0.47uH 7.6mΩ combined (1.35MHz)
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM4015 0.68uH 24.5mΩ combined (1.35MHz)
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM5030 0.35uH 3.9mΩ combined (1.35MHz)
AS3728 5V-1.2V SPM4015 0.68uH 24.5mΩ (1.35MHz)
0.1
1
10
Output Current (A)
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AS3728 − Application Information
Application Information
Figure 11:
Typical Application Circuit
BOOST1
HVSUP
10uF
DCDC
0.6 – 1.5V
8A
1.3MHz
TEMP_SDx
TEMP
CTRL1_SDx
CTRL1
CTRL2_SDx
CTRL2
FB_SDx
5VSUP
100nF
Vout (0 .6-1.5V@8A)
DVM, 10mV steps
1uH
LX 1
47uF
PVSS
PVSS
1uF
LX2
optional
FB_ SDx
1uH
100nF
HVSUP
47uF
BOOST2
10uF
Typical Application: This figure shows the connection of the DCDC controller and the AS3728 Power Stage.
External Components
Figure 12:
Step Down DCDC Power Stage External Components
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Note
External Components Per Phase
CFB
82
μF
Ceramic X5R or X7R / 6.3V high
performance
32
47
μF
Ceramic X5R or X7R / 6.3V cost
optimized
6
10
μF
Ceramic X5R or X7R / 25V
100
nF
Ceramic X5R or X7R / 6.3V
1
μF
Ceramic X5R or X7R / 6.3V
1
μH
5A rated, 1MHz operation, low RON
Output Capacitor
CHVSUP
HV Input Capacitor
CBOOST
Boost Capacitor
C5VSUP
5V Supply Capacitor
L
64
Inductor
0.5
External Components: Shows the recommended values of the needed external components of the Step Down
DCDC Power Stage.
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AS3728 − Application Information
PCB Layout
Figure 13:
Layout Guidelines
CHVSUP1
COUT1
CBOOST1
L1
CTRL1
C5VSUP
TEMP
Vout
AS3728
XXXX
COUT2
CBOOST2
CTRL2
CHVSUP2
L2
FB
AS3728 – Layout Guidelines: This figure shows the recommended layout and placement of the external
components for the 2-phase AS3728 Power Stage.
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AS3728 − Package Drawings & Markings
Package Drawings & Markings
Figure 14:
24 Balls WL-CSP With 0.4mm Pitch & Marking
RoHS
Green
Note(s) and/or Footnote(s):
1. Pin1 = A1.
2. ccc Coplanarity.
3. All dimensions are in μm.
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AS3728 − Package Drawings & Mark ings
Figure 15:
AS3728 Marking
AS3728
XXXX
Figure 16:
AS3728 Package Code
XXXX
Tracecode
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AS3728 − Ordering & Contact Information
Ordering & Contact Information
Figure 17:
Ordering Information
Ordering Code
Description
Package
Delivery Form
Delivery Quantity
AS3728-BWLT
Power Stage for
Multi-Phase DCDC
24-pin WL-CSP
Tape & Reel
12000 pcs/reel
AS3728-BWLM
Power Stage for
Multi-Phase DCDC
24-pin WL-CSP
Mini T & R
500 pcs/reel
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AS3728 − RoHS Compliant & ams Green Statement
RoHS Compliant & ams Green
Statement
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AS3728 − Copyrights & Disclaimer
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AS3728 − Document Status
Document Status
Document Status
Product Preview
Preliminary Datasheet
Datasheet
Datasheet (discontinued)
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Product Status
Definition
Pre-Development
Information in this datasheet is based on product ideas in
the planning phase of development. All specifications are
design goals without any warranty and are subject to
change without notice
Pre-Production
Information in this datasheet is based on products in the
design, validation or qualification phase of development.
The performance and parameters shown in this document
are preliminary without any warranty and are subject to
change without notice
Production
Information in this datasheet is based on products in
ramp-up to full production or full production which
conform to specifications in accordance with the terms of
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Discontinued
Information in this datasheet is based on products which
conform to specifications in accordance with the terms of
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Trade, but these products have been superseded and
should not be used for new designs
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AS3728 − Revision Information
Revision Information
Changes from 1-02 (2014-Dec-16) to current revision 1-03 (2015-Aug-31)
Page
Updated Package Drawings & Markings section
11
Updated Figure 17
13
Note(s) and/or Footnote(s):
1. Page and figure numbers for the previous version may differ from page and figure numbers in the current revision.
2. Correction of typographical errors is not explicitly mentioned.
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AS3728 − Content Guide
Content Guide
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1
1
1
2
General Description
Key Benefits & Features
Applications
Block Diagram
3
4
6
7
Pin Assignment
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Electrical Characteristics
Typical Operating Characteristics
9
9
10
Application Information
External Components
PCB Layout
11
13
14
15
16
17
Package Drawings & Markings
Ordering & Contact Information
RoHS Compliant & ams Green Statement
Copyrights & Disclaimer
Document Status
Revision Information
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