Designed to meet high-current requirements at high efficiency in
industrial and consumer applications; embedded core, memory, or logic
supplies; TVs, VCRs, and office equipment, the SPI-8002TW dc/dc
step-down (buck) converter offers a constant 250 kHz switching fre-
quency essential for small external components. The n-channel high-
current FET is included on the die along with the oscillator, control, and
logic circuitry.
A wide input voltage range and integrated thermal and overcurrent
protection enhance overall system reliability. Reference accuracy and
excellent temperature characteristics are provided. A chip-enable input
gives the designer complete control over power up, standby, or power
down.
This device is supplied in a 16-lead surface-mount plastic SOIC
with exposed pad to provide a low-resistance path for maximum power
dissipation, low junction temperature, and improved reliability.
FEATURES
To 38 V Input Range
Adjustable 1 V to 24 V Output Range
1% Output Voltage Tolerance
To 1.5 A Output Current
Foldback Current Limiting
Constant 250 kHz Switching Frequency
1.0 μA Maximum Standby Current
1.0 V Feedback Reference Voltage
Soft Start Avoids Supply Voltage Dip
Remote Voltage Sensing
Exposed Pad for Superior Heat Dissipation
Thermal Protection
APPLICATIONS
TVs, VCRs, Electronic Games
Embedded Core, Memory, or Logic Supplies
Printers and Other Office Equipment
Industrial Machinery
Dual 1.5 A, DC/DC Step-Down Converter
Data Sheet
27469.302.1
Always order by complete part number, e.g., SPI-8002TW-TL ,
where “-TL” indicates tape and reel.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Input Voltage, VI, VCC, VCE . . . . . 40 V
Output Current, IO. . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 A*
Junction Temperature, TJ. . . . +135°C
Storage Temperature Range,
TS. . . . . . . . . . . . -40°C to +135°C
* Output current rating is limited by input
voltage, duty cycle, and ambient tempera-
ture. Under any set of conditions, do not
exceed a junction temperature of +135°C.
SPI
-8002
TW
Sanken Power Devices
from Allegro MicroSystems
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SPI-8002
TW
Dual 1.5 A, DC/DC
Step-Down Converter
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Copyright © 2004, 2005 Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
Recommended Operating Conditions
Min Max Units
DC Input Voltage, VI *V
O + 3 38 V
DC Input Voltage, VCC 4.5 38 V
DC Output Current, IO0 1.5 A
DC Output Voltage, VO124V
Operating Junction Temp. -30 +135 °C†
*The recommended maximum value is 38 V when the
output value is more than 4.75 V, derated linearly to 8 V
when the output is 1 V.
†For the availability of parts meeting -40°C require-
ments, contact Allegro’s Sales Representative.
Allowable Package Power Dissipation
This data sheet is based on Sanken data sheet SSJ-02285
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS at TA = +25°C, VI = VCC = 15 V (unless otherwise noted).
Limits
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Internal Reference Voltage Vref VI = 10 V, VO = 1 V, IO = 0.1 A 0.996 1.006 1.016 V
Ref. Volt. Temp. Coeff. aVref VI = 10 V, VO = 1 V, IO = 0.1 A ±0.1 mV/°C
Output Short-Circuit Current IOM See note 1.6 A
Efficiency ηVO = 5 V, IO = 0.5 A, II includes ICC —78 %
VCC = 5 V, VO = 5 V, IO = 0.5 A, 81 %
II does not include ICC
Operating Frequency f VO = 5 V, IO = 0.5 A 215 250 285 kHz
Line Regulation VO(VI) VI = VCC = 10 V ~ 20 V, VO = 5 V, IO = 1 A 30 60 m V
Load Regulation VO(IO) VO = 5 V, IO = 0.2 A ~ 1.5 A 10 40 m V
Supply Current ICC IO = 0 A 8.5 m A
Quiescent Current IIQ VCC = 5 V, IO = 0 A, VO 12 V 4.0 m A
VCE = 0 V or open 1.0 µA
ICCQ VCE = 0 V or open 1.0 µA
Chip Enable Voltage VCEH 2.0 V
VCEL 0.8 V
Chip Enable Input Current ICE VCE = 20 V 95 µ A
Soft-Start Voltage VSS Converter turn-off voltage 0.5 V
Soft-Start Current ISS VSS = 0 V -60 -80 µ A
Typical values are given for circuit design information only.
Note: Output short-circuit current is at point where output voltage has decreased 5% below VO(nom).
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TW
Dual 1.5 A, DC/DC
Step-Down Converter
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(TA = 25°C)
Efficiency Efficiency
Load Regulation
Low-Voltage Behavior
Load Regulation
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (cont.)
(TA = 25°C)
Overcurrent Protection
Soft-Start Current
Temperature Stability
Chip Enable Control Voltage
Overcurrent Protection
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Input Capacitors (C1 and C6). Capacitors with low
impedance for high-frequency ripple current must be used.
Output Capacitors (C2, C3, C7, and C8). Capacitors
with low impedance for high-frequency ripple current must
be used. Especially when the C2 and C3 impedance is
high, the switching waveform may not be normal at low
temperatures. Film or tantalum capacitors for C2 and C3
may cause abnormal oscillations.
Catch Diodes (D1 and D2). Diode D1 and D2 must be
Schottky diodes. Other diode types will result in increased
forward voltage spikes, reverse current flow, increased IC
power dissipation during the off period, and possible
destruction of the IC.
Choke Coils (L1 and L2). If the winding resistance of
the choke coil is too high, the circuit efficiency will de-
crease. As the overcurrent protection start current is
approximately 2 A, attention must be paid to the heating of
the coil by magnetic saturation due to overload. To reduce
the output ripple, the inductor may be increased at the
expense of excessive board area and cost.
Output Voltage Adjustable Resistors (R1, R2, R3,
and R4). The output voltages are adjusted by R1 and R3.
1000 for R2 and R4 is recommended.
R1 = (VO1 – Vref)/(Vref/R2)
R3 = (VO2 – Vref)/(Vref/R4)
Soft-Start Capcitors (C4 and C5). Soft start for each
converter channel is enabled by connecting a capacitor
between terminal 6 and/or 11 and ground. The channel
may be turned off by decreasing the terminal 6 and/or 11
voltage below 0.5 V with either an npn small-signal transis-
tor or the output of open-collector TTL. If both a large
soft-start capacitor and on/off control are desired, collector
current limiting (R5 and R6) must be used to prevent
transistor damage. No external voltage can be applied to
terminal 6 or 11.
C1 220 µF/63 V
C2, C3 470 µF/25 V
C4, C5 1 µ F
C6, C7, C8 0.1 µF
R5, R6 1 k
L1, L2 47 µH
D1, D2 Sanken SFPB-66
Typical Application
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION (cont.)
Overcurrent Protection. The SPI-8000TW series has
a built-in fold-back type overcurrent protection circuit,
which limits the output current at a start-up mode. It thus
cannot be used in applications that require current at the
start-up mode such as:
(1) constant-current load,
(2) power supply with positive and negative outputs to
common load (a center-tap type power supply), or
(3) raising the output voltage by putting a diode or a
resistor between the device ground and system ground.
Determination of DC Input Voltage. The minimum
value of dc input voltage is VO + 3 V. The recommended
maximum value is 38 V when the output value is more than
4.75 V, derated linearly to 8 V when the output is 1 V.
Layout Guideline
Parallel Operation. Parallel operation to increase load
current is not permitted.
Thermal Protection. Circuitry turns off the device
when the junction temperature rises above 135°C. It is
intended only to protect the device from failures due to
excessive junction temperatures and should not imply that
output short circuits or continuous overloads are permitted.
Heat Radiation and Reliability. The reliability of the
IC is directly related to the junction temperature (TJ) in its
operation. Accordingly, careful consideration should be
given to heat dissipation.
The inner frame on which the integrated circuit is mounted
is connected to the exposed pad. Therefore, it is very
effective for heat radiation to enlarge the copper area that is
connected to the pad. The graph on page 2 illustrates the
effect of the copper area on the junction-to-ambient thermal
resistance (RθJA).
The junction temperature (TJ) can be determined from
either of the following equations:
TJ = (PD × RθJA) + TA
or TJ = (PD × RθJL) + TL
where
RθJL = 9°C/W
and
100
11
ηx
V
O
V
O
V
IN
I
O
P
D
=I
O
V
F
––
where VO is the output voltage, VIN is the input voltage, IO
is the output current ηx is efficiency (%) and VF is the
diode forward voltage SFPB-66 (0.45 V, IO= 1A).
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TW
Dual 1.5 A, DC/DC
Step-Down Converter
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Dimensions in Millimeters
Lead Temperature
(TL) Measured at
Terminal 1 or 9
View A
Product Weight: Approx. 0.859 g
Recommended Land Pattern
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Tape and Reel Dimensions in Millimeters
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TW
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The products described herein are manufactured in Japan by Sanken
Electric Co., Ltd. for sale by Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
Sanken and Allegro reserve the right to make, from time to time, such
departures from the detail specifications as may be required to permit
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