MP1484
3A, 18V, 340KHz Synchronous Rectified
Step-Down Converter
FEATURES
3A Continuous Output Current
Wide 4.75V to 18V Operating Input Range
Integrated 85mΩ Power MOSFET Switches
Output Adjustable from 0.925V to 15V
Up to 95% Efficiency
Programmable Soft-Start
Stable with Low ESR Ceramic Output Capacitors
Fixed 340KHz Frequency
Cycle-by-Cycle Over Current Protection
Input Under Voltage Lockout
Thermally Enhanced 8-Pin SOP Package
ESOP-8
Ordering Information
DEVICE
MP1484ME/TR
Package Type
MARKING
Packing
Packing Qty
ESOP-8
MP1484
REEL
2500pcs/Reel
DESCRIPTION
The MP1484 is a monolithic synchronous buck regulator. The device integrates top and bottom 85mΩ
MOSFETS that provide 3A of continuous load current over a wide operating input voltage of 4.75V to 18V.
Current mode control provides fast transient response and cycle-by-cycle current limit.
An adjustable soft-start prevents inrush current at turn-on and in shutdown mode, the supply current drops
below 1µA.
The MP1484 is PIN compatible to the MP1482 2A/18V/Synchronous Step-Down Converter.
APPLICATIONS
FPGA, ASIC, DSP Power Supplies
Green Electronics/Appliances
LCD TV
Notebook Computers
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Efficiency vs Load Current
TYPICAL APPLICATION
MP1484
PACKAGE REFERENCE
ESOP8
PIN FUNCTIONS
Pin #
Name
1
BS
High-Side Gate Drive Boost Input. BS supplies the drive for the high-side N-Channel MOSFET
switch. Connect a 0.01µF or greater capacitor from SW to BS to power the high side switch.
2
IN
Power Input. IN supplies the power to the IC, as well as the step-down converter switches.Drive IN
with a 4.75V to 18V power source. See Input Capacitor.
3
SW
4
GND
5
FB
Description
Power Switching Output. SW is the switching node that supplies power to the output. Connectthe
output LC filter from SW to the output load. Note that a capacitor is required from SW to BS to power
the high-side switch.
Ground (Connect the exposed pad to Pin 4).
Feedback Input. FB senses the output voltage and regulates it. Drive FB with a resistive voltage
divider connected to it from the output voltage. The feedback threshold is 0.925V. SeeSetting the
Output Voltage.
Compensation Node. COMP is used to compensate the regulation control loop. Connect a series RC
network from COMP to GND. In some cases, an additional capacitor from COMP toGND is required.
See Compensation Components.
6
COMP
7
EN
Enable Input. EN is a digital input that turns the regulator on or off. Drive EN high to turn on the
regulator; low to turn it off. Attach to IN with a 100kΩ pull up resistor for automatic startup.
8
SS
Soft-Start Control Input. SS controls the soft-start period. Connect a capacitor from SS to GNDto set
the soft-start period. A 0.1µF capacitor sets the soft-start period to 15ms. To disable the soft-start
feature, leave SS unconnected.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1)
Condition
Min
Max
Unit
Supply Voltage VIN
-0.3
+24
V
Switch Voltage VSW
-1
VIN+0.3
V
Boost Voltage VBS
VSW – 0.3
VSW + 6
V
-0.3
+6
V
Junction Temperature
-
150
℃
Lead Temperature
-
260
℃
-65
+150
℃
Min
Max
Unit
Input Voltage VIN
4.75
18
V
Output Voltage VOUT
0.925
15
V
-20
+85
℃
θJA
θJC
Unit
50
10
℃/W
All Other Pins
Storage Temperature
Recommended Operating Conditions (2)
Condition
Ambient OperatingTemp
Thermal Resistance (3)
Condition
ESOP8 (Exposed Pad)
Notes:
1)
Exceeding these ratings may damage the device.
2)
The device is not guaranteed to function outside of its operating conditions.
3) Measured on approximately 1” square of 1 oz copper.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VIN = 12V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameter
Symbol
Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Shutdown Supply Current
VEN = 0V
0.3
3.0
µA
Supply Current
VEN = 2.0V, VFB = 1.0V
1.3
1.5
mA
0.925
0.950
V
VFB
Feedback Voltage
4.75V
VIN
18V
0.900
Feedback Overvoltage Threshold
Error Amplifier Voltage Gain
(4)
Error Amplifier Transconductance
AEA
GEA
IC =
10µA
High-Side/Low-Side Switch OnResistance (4)
High-Side Switch Leakage Current
VEN = 0V, VSW = 0V
Upper Switch Current Limit
Minimum Duty Cycle
Lower Switch Current Limit
From Drain to Source
COMP to Current Sense
Transconductance
Fosc1
Short Circuit Oscillation Frequency
Fosc2
Maximum Duty Cycle
DMAX
Minimum On Time
TON
(4)
EN Shutdown Threshold Voltage
3.8
300
µA/V
85
mΩ
10
µA
5.3
A
0.9
A
5.2
A/V
340
380
KHz
KHz
90
%
220
ns
VEN Rising
1.1
1.5
2.0
V
220
2.2
2.5
mV
2.7
V
210
VIN Rising
Input Under Voltage LockoutThreshold
Hysteresis
Thermal Shutdown
820
110
EN Lockout Hysterisis
Soft-Start Period
V/V
VFB = 1.0V
EN Lockout Threshold Voltage
Soft-Start Current
400
VFB = 0V
EN Shutdown Threshold Voltage
Hysterisis
Input Under Voltage LockoutThreshold
V
0
GCS
Oscillation Frequency
1.1
3.80
4.05
mV
4.40
V
210
mV
VSS = 0V
6
µA
CSS = 0.1µF
15
ms
160
°C
(4)
Note:
4)
Guaranteed by design, not tested.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
C1 = 4.7µF, C2 = 2 x 10µF, L= 10µH, CSS= 0.1µF, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
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OPERATION
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The MP1484 regulates input voltages from 4.75V to 18V down to an output voltage as low as 0.925V, and
supplies up to 3A of load current.
The MP1484 uses current-mode control to regulate the output voltage. The output voltage is measured at FB
through a resistive voltage divider and amplified through the internal transconductance error amplifier. The
voltage at the COMP pin is compared to the switch current (measured internally) to control the output voltage.
The converter uses internal N-Channel MOSFET switches to step-down the input voltage to the regulated
output voltage. Since the high side MOSFET requires a gate voltage greater than the input voltage, a boost
capacitor connected between SW and BS is needed to drive the high side gate. The boost capacitor is charged
from the internal 5V rail when SW is low.
When the FB pin voltage exceeds 20% of the nominal regulation value of 0.925V, the over voltage comparator
is tripped and the COMP pin and the SS pin are discharged to GND, forcing the high-side switch off.
Figure 1—Functional Block Diagram
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION COMPONENT SELECTION
Setting the Output Voltage
The output voltage is set using a resistive voltage divider connected from the output voltage to FB. The voltage
divider divides the output voltage down to the feedback voltage by the ratio:
VFB = VOUT
Thus the output voltage is:
R2
R1 + R2
VOUT = 0.925 ×
R1 + R2
R2
R2 can be as high as 100kΩ, but a typical value is 10kΩ. Using the typical value for R2, R1 is determined by:
R1 = 10.81 × (VOUT − 0.925)(KΩ)
For example, for a 3.3V output voltage, R2 is 10kΩ, and R1 is 26.1kΩ. Table 1 lists recommended resistance
values of R1 and R2 for standard output voltages.
Table 1—Recommended Resistance Values
VOUT
1.8V
2.5V
3.3V
5V
12V
R1
9.53kΩ
16.9kΩ
26.1kΩ
44.2kΩ
121kΩ
R2
10kΩ
10kΩ
10kΩ
10kΩ
10kΩ
Inductor
The inductor is required to supply constant current to the load while being driven by the switched input voltage.
A larger value inductor will result in less ripple current that will in turn result in lower output ripple voltage.
However, the larger value inductor will have a larger physical size, higher series resistance, and/or lower
saturation current. A good rule for determining inductance is to allow the peak-to- peak ripple current to be
approximately 30% of the maximum switch current limit. Also, make sure that the peak inductor current is
below the maximum switch current limit.
The inductance value can be calculated by:
L=
VOUT
VOUT
× 1−
fs × ∆IL
VIN
Where VOUT is the output voltage, VIN is the input voltage, fS is the switching frequency, and ∆IL is the
peak-to-peak inductor ripple current.
Choose an inductor that will not saturate under the maximum inductor peak current, calculated by:
Where ILOAD is the load current.
ILP = ILOAD +
VOUT
VOUT
× 1−
2 × fs × L
VIN
The choice of which style inductor to use mainly depends on the price vs. size requirements and any EMI
constraints.
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Table 2—Diode Selection Guide
Part Number
Voltage/CurrentRating
Vendor
B130
30V, 1A
Diodes, Inc.
SK13
30V, 1A
Diodes, Inc.
MBRS130
30V, 1A
InternationalRectifier
Input Capacitor
The input current to the step-down converter is discontinuous, therefore a capacitor is required to supply the
AC current while maintaining the DC input voltage. Use low ESR capacitors for the best performance. Ceramic
capacitors are preferred, but tantalum or low-ESR electrolytic capacitors will also suffice. Choose X5R or X7R
dielectrics when using ceramic capacitors.
Since the input capacitor (C1) absorbs the input switching current, it requires an adequate ripple current rating.
The RMS current in the input capacitor can be estimated by:
IC1 = ILOAD ×
VOUT
VOUT
× 1−
VIN
VIN
The worst-case condition occurs at VIN = 2VOUT, where IC1 = ILOAD/2. For simplification, use an input capacitor
with a RMS current rating greater than half of the maximum load current.
The input capacitor can be electrolytic, tantalum or ceramic. When using electrolytic or tantalum capacitors, a
small, high quality ceramic capacitor, i.e. 0.1µF, should be placed as close to the IC as possible. When using
ceramic capacitors, make sure that they have enough capacitance to provide sufficient charge to prevent
excessive voltage ripple at input. The input voltage ripple for low ESR capacitors can be estimated by:
∆VIN =
Where C1 is the input capacitance value.
ILOAD
VOUT
VOUT
×
× 1−
C1 × fs
VIN
VIN
Output Capacitor
The output capacitor (C2) is required to maintain the DC output voltage. Ceramic, tantalum, or low ESR
electrolytic capacitors are recommended. Under typical application conditions,a minimum ceramic capacitor
value of 20 µF is recommended on the output. Low ESR capacitors are preferred to keep the output voltage
ripple low. The output voltage ripple can be estimated by:
∆VOUT =
VOUT
VOUT
1
× 1−
× RESR +
8 × fs × CS
fs × L
VIN
Where C2 is the output capacitance value and RESR is the equivalent series resistance (ESR) value of the
output capacitor.
When using ceramic capacitors, the impedance at the switching frequency is dominated by the capacitance
which is the main cause for the output voltage ripple. For simplification, the output voltage ripple can be
estimated by:
∆VOUT =
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When using tantalum or electrolytic capacitors, the ESR dominates the impedance at the switching frequency.
For simplification, the output ripple can be approximated to:
∆VOUT =
VOUT
VOUT
× 1−
× RESR
fs × L
VIN
The characteristics of the output capacitor also affect the stability of the regulation system. The MP1484 can be
optimized for a wide range of capacitance and ESR values.
Compensation Components
MP1484 employs current mode control for easy compensation and fast transient response. The system
stability and transient response are controlled through the COMP pin. COMP is the output of the internal
transconductance error amplifier. A series capacitor-resistor combination sets a pole-zero combination to
govern the characteristics of the control system.
The DC gain of the voltage feedback loop is given by:
AVDC = RLOAD × GCS × AEA ×
VFB
VOUT
Where VFB is the feedback voltage (0.925V), AVEA is the error amplifier voltage gain, GCS is the current sense
transconductance and RLOAD is the load resistor value.
The system has two poles of importance. One is due to the compensation capacitor (C3) and the output
resistor of the error amplifier, and the other is due to the output capacitor and the load resistor. These poles are
located at:
fP1 =
fP2 =
GEA
2π × C3 × AVEA
1
2π × C2 × RLOAD
Where GEA is the error amplifier transconductance.
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The system has one zero of importance, due to the compensation capacitor (C3) and the compensation
resistor (R3). This zero is located at:
1
2π × C3 × R3
fZ1 =
The system may have another zero of importance, if the output capacitor has a large capacitance and/or a high
ESR value. The zero, due to the ESR and capacitance of the output capacitor, is located at:
fESR =
1
2π × C2 × RESR
In this case, a third pole set by the compensation capacitor (C6) and the compensation resistor (R3) is used to
compensate the effect of the ESR zero on the loop gain. This pole is located at:
1
2π × C6 × R3
fP3 =
The goal of compensation design is to shape the converter transfer function to get a desired loop gain. The
system crossover frequency where the feedback loop has the unity gain is important. Lower crossover
frequencies result in slower line and load transient responses, while higher crossover frequencies could cause
system instability. A good standard is to set the crossover frequency below one-tenth of the switching
frequency.
To optimize the compensation components, the following procedure can be used.
1. Choose the compensation resistor (R3) to set the desired crossover frequency.
Determine R3 by the following equation:
R3 =
2π × C2 × fc VOUT 2π × C2 × 0.1 × fs VOUT
×
<
×
GEA × GCS
GEA × GCS
VFB
VFB
Where fC is the desired crossover frequency which is typically below one tenth of the switching frequency.
2. Choose the compensation capacitor (C3) to achieve the desired phase margin. For applications with typical
inductor values, setting the compensation zero (fZ1) below one-forth of the crossover frequency provides
sufficient phase margin.
Determine C3 by the following equation:
Where R3 is the compensation resistor.
C3 >
4
2π × R3 × fc
3. Determine if the second compensation capacitor (C6) is required. It is required if the ESR zero of the output
capacitor is located at less than half of the switching frequency, or the following relationship is valid:
1
fs
<
2π × C2 × RESR 2
If this is the case, then add the second compensation capacitor (C6) to set the pole fP3 at the location of the
ESR zero. Determine C6 by the equation:
C6 =
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External Bootstrap Diode
An external bootstrap diode may enhance the efficiency of the regulator, the applicable conditions of external
BS diode are:
VOUT is 5V or 3.3V:and
Duty cycle is high:D =
VOUT
VIN
> 65%
In these cases, an external BS diode is recommended from the output of the voltage regulator to BS pin, as
shown in Fig.2
Figure 2—Add Optional External Bootstrap Diode to Enhance Efficiency
The recommended external BS diode is IN4148, and the BS cap is 0.1~1µF.
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
Figure 3—MP1484 with 3.3V Output, 2X10µF Ceramic Output Capacitor
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Physical Dimensions
ESOP8
A
B
Q
E
C
C1
D1
D
A1
a
b
0.25
Dimensions In Millimeters(ESOP8)
A
A1
B
C
C1
D
D1
E
Q
a
Min:
1.35
0.05
4.90
5.80
3.80
0.40
3.20
2.31
0°
0.35
Max:
1.55
0.20
5.10
6.20
4.00
0.80
3.40
2.51
8°
0.45
Symbol:
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