Application Note: SA24401/SA24401B
1.8μA Quiescent Current, 0.6A, 40V Input
Synchronous Step Down Regulator
Advanced Design Specification
General Description
Features
The SA24401/SA24401B develops a high efficiency
synchronous step-down DC/DC converter capable of
delivering 0.6A load current. The device operates over
a wide input voltage range from 4.2V to 40V and
integrates main switch and synchronous switch with
low RDS(ON) to minimize the conduction loss.
The SA24401/SA24401B adopts peak current control
scheme. The device offers an adjustable version
(SA24401) and a fixed-output voltage version of 3.3V
(SA24401B). The SA24401/SA24401B operates under
500kHz / 2.1MHz fixed switching frequency.
The device also features ultra low quiescent operating
to achieve high efficiency under light load. And the
internal soft-start limits inrush current during power on
Applications
Ordering Information
SA24401 □(□□)□
Low RDS(ON) for Internal Switches
(Top/Bottom): 225mΩ/150mΩ
4.2V to 40V Input Voltage Range
0.6A Output Current Capability
Low Quiescent Current
Switching Frequency
-- SA24401: 500kHz
-- SA24401B: 2.1MHz
Internal Soft-start Limits the Inrush Current
±1% 1V Reference
Short Circuit Protection
Thermal Shutdown and Auto Recovery
Power Good Indicator
Compact Package: SO8E
Automotive
Industrial
High-Voltage DC/DC Converters
Temperature Code
Package Code
Optional Spec Code
Ordering Number
SA24401FCA
SA24401BFCA
Package Type
SO8E
SO8E
Note
Typical Application
CBS
VIN
BS
IN
L
VOUT
LX
CIN
R1
ON/
OFF
COUT
FB
EN
R2
PG
VCC
CVCC
GND
Figure1. Schematic Diagram (SA24401)
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CBS
VIN
BS
IN
L
VOUT
LX
CIN
COUT
ON/
OFF
OUT
EN
PG
VCC
CVCC
GND
Figure2. Schematic Diagram (SA24401B)
Pinout (Top View)
BS
1
LX
2
IN
3
EN
4
Exposed
Pad
8
PG
7
GND
6
VCC
5
FB/OUT
(SO8E)
Top Mark: BZAxyz for SA24401FCA (device code: BZA, x=year code, y=week code, z= lot number code)
CHMxyz for SA24401BFCA (device code: CHM, x=year code, y=week code, z= lot number code)
Pin
Pin Name
Pin Description
Number
Boot-strap pin. Supply high side gate driver. Connect a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor
BS
1
between BS and LX pin.
LX
2
Inductor pin. Connect this pin to the switching node of the inductor.
IN
3
EN
4
FB/OUT
5
VCC
6
GND
7
PG
8
Exposed Pad
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Power supply input. Connect a minimum of 4.7μF ceramic capacitor from IN to GND.
Enable control. Pull high to enable the device, pull low to disable the device. Do not
leave this pin floating.
SA24401 (Adjustable Output): Feedback input. Connect FB to a resistive divider
between the Buck output and GND to set the output voltage: VOUT=1V×(1+R1/R2)
SA24401B (Fixed Output): Output voltage sense input.
Internal 3.3V bias supply. Connect a 1μF ceramic capacitor from VCC to GND. Do not
load this pin externally.
Ground.
Power good indicator. Open drain output. Externally pulled high when the output
voltage is above 95% of regulation voltage. Pulled low otherwise.
Exposed pad. Connect the exposed pad to a large copper ground plane for effective
power dissipation. The exposed pad must be connected to GND.
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Block Diagram
IN
3.3V
LDO
EN
BG
OSC
VCC
CS
BS
CS &
SLOPE COMP
SS
Logic
Control
PWM
VREF
FB
LX
gm
VPG,TH
PG
GND
Figure3. Block Diagram (SA24401)
EN
IN
3V
3.3V
LDO
BG
OSC
VCC
CS
BS
CS &
SLOPE COMP
SS
Logic
Control
PWM
VREF
LX
gm
OUT
VPG,TH
PG
GND
Figure4. Block Diagram (SA24401B)
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
IN to GND ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- -0.3V to 44V
LX, EN, PG to GND------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -0.3V to 44V
VCC, FB/OUT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -0.3V to 4V
BS-LX ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -0.3V to 4V
Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C, SO8E-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.5W
Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
θJA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40°C/W
θJC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12°C/W
Junction Temperature Range ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -40°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 260°C
Storage Temperature Range ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -65°C to 150°C
Recommended Operating Conditions (Note 3)
IN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.2V to 40V
Ambient Temperature Range ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -40°C to 125°C
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Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = 12V, TA = -40°C~125°C, unless otherwise specified, the values are guaranteed by test design or statistical
correlation)
Parameter
Input Voltage Range
Input UVLO Threshold
Input UVLO Hysteresis
Symbol
VIN
VUVLO
VHYS
Quiescent Current
IQ
Shutdown Current
ISHDN
Feedback Reference Voltage
VREF
FB Input Current
Output Voltage Set-point
Top FET RON
Bottom FET RON
Top FET Current Limit
PFM Peak Current
Soft-start Time
Switching Frequency
Switching Frequency
EN Input Voltage High
EN Input Voltage Low
IFB
VSET
RDS(ON)1
RDS(ON)2
ILMT,TOP
IPK,PFM
tSS
fSW
fSW
VEN,H
VEN,L
Power Good Threshold
Power Good Delay Time
VPG
tPG_F
tPG_R
VPG,L
Test Conditions
SA24401:TA=25°C
SA24401:TA= -40~125°C
SA24401B:TA=25°C
SA24401B:TA= -40~125°C
EN=0, TA = 25°C
EN=0, TA= -40°C~125°C
SA24401:TA=25°C,CCM
SA24401:
TA= -40°C~125°C, CCM
VFB=3.3V
SA24401B
SA24401B, CCM
SA24401, CCM
Min
4.2
3.8
Typ
1
6
10
3
5
1
2
1.01
Unit
V
V
V
µA
µA
µA
µA
µA
µA
V
1
1.02
V
50
3.4
nA
V
mΩ
mΩ
A
mA
ms
MHz
MHz
V
V
4
3
4
0.2
5
5
1.8
1.8
0.99
0.98
-50
3.2
1.95
0.464
1.6
3.3
225
150
1.2
375
1
2.1
0.5
Max
40
4.2
2.25
0.536
0.5
VOUT rising, PG from low to
high
VOUT falling, PG from high
to low
Low to high
High to low
IPG=1mA
95
91.5
93.75
300
20
%VO,SET
96
%VO,SET
µs
µs
V
µA
ns
µs
ns
Power Good Output Low
0.04
PG High Leakage Current
1
Minimum ON Time
tON,MIN
65
Maximum ON Time
tON,MAX
2.1
Minimum OFF Time
tOFF,MIN
70
Output Under Voltage Protection
VUVP
65
%VREF
Threshold
Output UVP Delay
tUVP,DLY
60
µs
Thermal Shutdown Temperature
TSD
160
°C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
THYS
20
°C
Note 1: Stresses beyond the “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 in the
operational sections of the specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for
extended periods may affect device reliability.
Note 2:
θ JA is measured in the natural convection at TA = 25°C on a two-layer Silergy demo board.
Note 3: The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (SA24401)
Load Transient Response
Efficiency vs. Output Current
(VIN=12V, VOUT=1.8V,IOUT=0.06~0.6A)
100
VIN=5V,VOUT=1.8V
VIN=12V,VOUT=1.8V
VIN=18V,VOUT=1.8V
95
Efficiency (%)
90
VOUT 100mV/div
85
80
75
IOUT
500mA/div
70
65
60
0.001
0.01
0.1
Time (200μs/div)
Output Current (A)
Startup from VIN
Shutdown from VIN
(VIN=12V, VOUT=1.8V, IOUT=0A)
(VIN=12V, VOUT=1.8V, IOUT=0A)
VIN
10V/div
VIN
10V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VOUT
2V/div
10V/div
VLX
VLX
IL
500mA/div
IL
Time (2ms/div)
VIN
VOUT
500mA/div
Time (100ms/div)
Startup from VIN
Shutdown from VIN
(VIN=12V, VOUT=1.8V, IOUT=0.6A)
(VIN=12V, VOUT=1.8V, IOUT=0.6A)
10V/div
VIN
10V/div
2V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VLX
VLX
10V/div
10V/div
10V/div
IL
500mA/div
IL
Time (2ms/div)
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Time (10ms/div)
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Startup from Enable
Shutdown from Enable
(VIN=12V, VOUT=1.8V, IOUT=0A)
(VIN=12V, VOUT=1.8V, IOUT=0A)
EN
5V/div
EN
5V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VLX
10V/div
VLX
10V/div
IL
500mA/div
IL
Time (800μs/div)
Startup from Enable
Shutdown from Enable
(VIN=12V, VOUT=1.8V, IOUT=0.6A)
5V/div
VOUT
2V/div
IL
Time (200ms/div)
(VIN=12V, VOUT=1.8V, IOUT=0.6A)
EN
VLX
500mA/div
EN
5V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VLX
10V/div
10V/div
500mA/div
IL
Time (800μs/div)
500mA/div
Time (800μs/div)
Short Circuit Protection
Short Circuit Protection
(VIN=12V, VOUT=1.8V,IOUT=0A→short)
(VIN=12V, VOUT=1.8V,IOUT=0.6A→short)
VOUT
IL
2V/div
500mA/div
Time (4ms/div)
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VOUT
IL
2V/div
500mA/div
Time (4ms/div)
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Output Voltage Ripple
Output Voltage Ripple
(VIN=12V, VOUT=1.8V, IOUT=0A)
(VIN=12V, VOUT=1.8V, IOUT=0.6A)
ΔVOUT
LX
IL
20mV/div
5V/div
500mA/div
Time (4μs/div)
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ΔVOUT
LX
IL
20mV/div
5V/div
500mA/div
Time (2μs/div)
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Typical Performance Characteristics (SA24401B)
Load Transient Response
Efficiency vs. Output Current
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V,IOUT=0.06~0.6A)
100
VIN=5V,VOUT=3.3V
VIN=12V,VOUT=3.3V
VIN=18V,VOUT=3.3V
98
Efficiency (%)
96
VOUT
50mV/div
94
92
90
88
IOUT
500mA/div
86
84
82
80
0.001
0.01
0.1
Time (200μs/div)
Output Current (A)
Startup from VIN
Shutdown from VIN
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=0A)
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=0A)
VIN
10V/div
VIN
10V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VLX
VLX
IL
500mA/div
IL
Time (2ms/div)
Time (100ms/div)
Startup from VIN
Shutdown from VIN
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=0.6A)
10V/div
VOUT
2V/div
IL
500mA/div
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=0.6A)
VIN
VLX
10V/div
10V/div
VIN
10V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VLX
10V/div
10V/div
500mA/div
Time (2ms/div)
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500mA/div
Time (2ms/div)
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Startup from Enable
Shutdown from Enable
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=0A)
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=0A)
EN
5V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VLX
10V/div
IL
500mA/div
EN
5V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VLX
10V/div
IL
Time (2ms/div)
Startup from Enable
Shutdown from Enable
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=0.6A)
5V/div
VOUT
2V/div
IL
Time (800μs/div)
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=0.6A)
EN
VLX
500mA/div
EN
5V/div
VOUT
2V/div
VLX
10V/div
10V/div
500mA/div
IL
Time (2ms/div)
500mA/div
Time (800μs/div)
Short Circuit Protection
Short Circuit Protection
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V,IOUT=0A→short)
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V,IOUT=0.6A→short)
VOUT
IL
2V/div
500mA/div
Time (10ms/div)
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VOUT
2V/div
IL
500mA/div
Time (10ms/div)
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Output Voltage Ripple
Output Voltage Ripple
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=0A)
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=0.6A)
ΔVOUT
ΔVOUT
10mV/div
VLX
5V/div
VLX
200mA/div
IL
IL
Time (4μs/div)
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10mV/div
5V/div
500mA/div
Time (400ns/div)
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Applications Information
Because of the high integration in the SA24401
/SA24401B, the application circuit based on this
regulator is rather simple. Only input capacitor CIN,
output capacitor COUT, output inductor L, VCC
capacitor CVCC ,feedback resistors R1/R2 (only
SA24401) need to be selected for the targeted
applications specifications.
L
VOUT (1 VOUT/VIN,MAX )
FSW IOUT,MAX 40%
where Fsw is the switching frequency and IOUT,MAX is
the maximum load current.
The SA24401/SA24401B regulator is quite tolerant of
different ripple current amplitude. Consequently, the
final choice of inductance can be slightly off the
calculation value without significantly impacting the
performance.
Feedback Resistor Dividers R1 and R2
2) The saturation current rating of the inductor must
Choose R1 and R2 to program the proper output voltage.
be selected to be greater than the peak inductor
To minimize the power consumption under light loads,
current under full load conditions.
it is desirable to choose large resistance values for both
R1 and R2. A value of between 10kΩ and 1MΩ is
VOUT(1-VOUT/VIN,MAX)
highly recommended for both resistors. If Vout is 1.8V,
ISAT, MIN IOUT, MAX
R1=100k is chosen, then using following equation, R2
2 FSW L
can be calculated to be 125k:
VOUT
3) The DCR of the inductor and the core loss at the
R1
1V
switching frequency must be low enough to
R2=
R1
achieve the desired efficiency requirement. It is
VOUT-1V
1VFB
desirable to choose an inductor with DCR