AP1501 150kHz, 3A PWM Buck DC/DC Converter Features General Description Output voltage: 3.3V, 5V, 12V and adjustable output version Adjustable version output voltage range, 1.23V to 37V+4% 150kHz +15% fixed switching frequency Voltage mode non-synchronous PWM control Thermal-shutdown and current-limit protection ON/OFF shutdown control input Operating voltage can be up to 40V Output load current: 3A Low power standby mode Built-in switching transistor on chip TO263-5 and TO220-5(R) packages totally Lead-Free & Fully RoHS Compliant (Notes 1 & 2) Halogen and Antimony Free. "Green" Device (Note 3) The AP1501 is a fully integrated step-down DC/DC converter, with the ability to drive 3A load without the need of additional driver components. The AP1501 operates at a switching frequency of 150kHz enabling the use of small size filter components. As a result, board space is reduced and BOM costs are lowered. The AP1501 has integrated the shutdown function that allows standby mode to be activated via an external logic signal input. The internal compensation facilitates feedback control for line and load regulation without the need of an external circuitry. The AP1501 has a built-in Thermal shutdown and Current Limit function to prevent damage from high operating temperature and high current operating to the output switch. Additional features include a guaranteed +/- 4% tolerance on the output voltage under specified input and output load conditions, and +/- 15% on oscillator frequency. The AP1501 offers both fixed and a Adjustable output voltages. For fixed outputs the AP1501 supports 3.3V, 5.0V and 12V. The package options available are standard 5-lead TO263 and TO220(R) packages. Applications Simple High-efficiency step-down regulator On-card switching regulators Positive to negative converter Ordering Information AP1501 - XX XXX X - X Output Version Package Blank: Adjustable AP1501-12K5G-13 AP1501-33K5G-13 AP1501-50K5G-13 AP1501-K5G-13 AP1501-12T5RG-U AP1501-33T5RG-U AP1501-50T5RG-U AP1501-T5RG-U Notes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. L: Lead Free G: Green K5: TO263-5 T5: TO220-5 T5R: TO220-5 (R) 33: 3.3V 50: 5.0V 12: 12V Device (Note 4) Lead Free Voltage Package code Package (Note 5) Lead Free/ Green Quantity 12 33 50 ADJ 12 33 50 ADJ K5 K5 K5 K5 T5R T5R T5R T5R TO263-5 TO263-5 TO263-5 TO263-5 TO220-5(R) TO220-5(R) TO220-5(R) TO220-5(R) Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green 800 800 800 800 50 50 50 50 Packing U: Tube 13: Tape & Reel Part Number Suffix 13''Tape Tube and reel NA -13 NA -13 NA -13 NA -13 -U NA -U NA -U NA -U NA Status (Note 4) In production In production In production In production End of Life End of Life NRND NRND Alternative None None None None No purposely added lead. Fully EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) & 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) compliant. See http://www.diodes.com/quality/lead_free.html for more information about Diodes Incorporated's definitions of Halogen- and Antimony-free,"Green" and Lead-free. Halogen- and Antimony-free "Green" products are defined as those which contain <900ppm bromine, <900ppm chlorine (<1500ppm total Br + Cl) and <1000ppm antimony compounds. All AP1501-XXK5L variants are End of Life the closest alternative is the AP1501-XXK5G-13. All AP1501-XXT5L (TO220-5/R) variants are End of Life without any alternative. All Tubed versions of the AP1501-XXK5G-U are End of Life; closest alternative is the AP1501-XXK5G-13 (tape and reel). All AP1501-XXT5G-U (TO220-5) variants are Not Recommended for New Design (NRND) without any alternative. For packaging details, go to our website at: https://www.diodes.com/design/support/packaging/diodes-packaging/diodes-package-outlines-and-pad-layouts/. AP1501 Document number: DS31014 Rev. 12 - 2 1 of 13 www.diodes.com November 2017 (c) Diodes Incorporated AP1501 150kHz, 3A PWM Buck DC/DC Converter Pin Assignments ( Top View ) ( Top View ) 5 SD 4 FB 3 Gnd 2 Output 1 VIN 5 SD 4 FB 3 Gnd 2 Output 1 VIN Metal Tab GND TO220-5L/TO220-5L(R) TO263-5L Pin Descriptions Name VIN Output Gnd Description Operating voltage input Switching output Ground FB Output voltage feedback control SD ON/OFF shutdown AP1501 Document number: DS31014 Rev. 12 - 2 2 of 13 www.diodes.com November 2017 (c) Diodes Incorporated AP1501 150kHz, 3A PWM Buck DC/DC Converter Block Diagram SD VIN 200mV Current Source bias 1.235V Reference 2.5V Regulator 220mV Start up + Comp _ _ Comp + Frequency compensation FB _ + Amp _ Comp + 3A Switch Pre-driver Output 150kHz OSC. Thermal Shutdown Gnd Absolute Maximum Ratings Symbol Parameter Rating Unit ESD MM Machine Model ESD Protection 400 V VCC Supply Voltage +45 V VSD ON/OFF Pin input Voltage -0.3 to +40 V VFB Feedback Pin Voltage -0.3 to +40 V VOUT Output Voltage to Ground -1 V PD TST TJ TMJ Power Dissipation Internally limited Storage Temperature Operating Junction Temperature Maximum Junction Temperature AP1501 Document number: DS31014 Rev. 12 - 2 3 of 13 www.diodes.com W -65 to +150 o -20 to +125 o +150 o C C C November 2017 (c) Diodes Incorporated AP1501 150kHz, 3A PWM Buck DC/DC Converter Recommended Operating Conditions Symbol VOP TA Parameter Rating Operating Voltage Units 4.5 to 40 Operating Ambient Temperature Electrical Characteristics V o -20 to +85 C (All Output Voltage Versions) Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V for 3.3V, 5V, adjustable version and VIN = 24V for the 12V version. ILOAD = 0.5A Specifications with boldface type are for full operating temperature range, the other type are for TJ = +25C. Symbol IFB Parameter Conditions VFB = 1.3V Feedback Bias Current (Adjustable version only) FOSC Oscillator Frequency VSAT Saturation Voltage DC Max. Duty Cycle(ON) Min. Duty cycle(OFF) ICL Current Limit IL IQ ISTBY Output Leakage Output = -1 Current Quiescent Current Standby Quiescent Current Output = 0 VIL VIH IH IL JA JC Notes: IOUT = 3A No outside circuit VFB = 0V force driver on VFB = 0V force driver on VFB = 12V force driver off Peak current no outside circuit VFB = 0V force driver on No outside circuit VFB = 12V force driver off (Note 6) VIN = 40V VFB = 12V force driver off ON/OFF pin = 5V VIN = 40V Low (Regulator ON) Thermal Resistance unction to Ambient Thermal Resistance Junction to Case Typ. 40 127 110 ON/OFF pin Logic Input Threshold Voltage High (regulator OFF) ON/OFF Pin Logic Input Current ON/OFF Pin Input Current Min 150 1.3 Max 60 100 173 173 1.4 Unit nA kHz V 1.5 100 0 % 5.5 3.6 4.0 2 5 150 2.0 A 6.5 200 A 60 10 250 350 0.6 mA mA A 1.3 V VLOGIC = 2.5V (OFF) 15 25 VLOGIC = 0.5V (ON) 0.02 5 TO263-5 (Note 7) 37 TO220-5(R) (Note 7) 31 TO263-5 (Note 7) 6 A o C/W o C/W TO220-5(R) (Note 7) 5 6. Feedback pin removed from output and connected to 0V to force the output transistor switch ON. Feedback pin removed from output and connected to 12V for the 3.3V, 5V, and the ADJ. version, and 15V for the 12V version, to force the output transistor switch OFF. 7. Test condition: Device mounted with copper area of approximately 3 in2,1oz, no air flow. AP1501 Document number: DS31014 Rev. 12 - 2 4 of 13 www.diodes.com November 2017 (c) Diodes Incorporated AP1501 150kHz, 3A PWM Buck DC/DC Converter Electrical Characteristics (Continued) Specifications with boldface type are for full operating temperature range, the other type are for TJ = +25C. Symbol Parameter VFB Output Feedback 4.5V < VIN < 40V 1.193 0.2A < ILOAD < 3A 1.18 VOUT programmed for 3V Efficiency VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 3A VOUT Output Voltage Efficiency VOUT Output Voltage Efficiency VOUT Output Voltage Efficiency AP1501-ADJ AP1501-3.3V AP1501-5V AP1501-12V AP1501 Document number: DS31014 Rev. 12 - 2 Conditions 4.75V < VIN < 40V 0.2A < ILOAD < 3A VMin 3.168 3.135 VIN = 15V, ILOAD = 3A 5 of 13 www.diodes.com Unit 1.23 1.267 1.28 V 3.3 % 3.432 3.465 73 4.8 4.75 VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 3A 15V < VIN < 40V 0.2A < ILOAD < 3A VMax 73 VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 3A 7V < VIN < 40V 0.2A < ILOAD < 3A Typ. 5 % 5.2 5.25 80 11.52 11.4 12 90 V V % 12.48 12.6 V % November 2017 (c) Diodes Incorporated AP1501 150kHz, 3A PWM Buck DC/DC Converter Typical Performance Characteristics Typical Performance Characteristics Normalized Output Voltage Efficiency 100 5.10 OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) VIN =20V, I LOAD =3A Normalized at T J=25oC 95 EFFICIENCY (%) 5.05 5.00 4.95 3A Load 90 85 5V 80 75 3.3V 70 4.90 65 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 8 10 Sw itch Saturation Voltage 35 40 Sw itch Current Limit 1 : -40 oC 2 : 25 oC 3 : 125 oC 1.40 SWITCH CURRENT LIMIT (A) SATURATION VOLTAGE (V) 30 25 5.50 1.60 1.20 1.00 1 0.80 VIN=12V, VOUT=5V 5.00 4.50 4.00 2 3 3.50 0.5 2 1 3 -50 -25 25 50 75 100 125 Shutdow n Quiescent Current Operating Quiescent Current 200.0 20.0 160.0 CURRENT (uA) 25.0 15.0 Switch ON 10.0 Switch OFF 5.0 0 JUNCTION TEMPERATURE( oC) SWITCH CURRENT(A) SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 20 JUNCTION TEMPERATURE( oC) JUNCTION TEMPERATURE( oC) 0.60 15 120.0 80.0 1 2 VON/OFF=5V 1 : -40 oC 2 : 25 oC 3 : 125 oC 3 40.0 0.0 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 JUNCTION TEMPERATURE( oC) AP1501 Document number: DS31014 Rev. 12 - 2 0.0 10 20 30 40 SUPPLY VOLOTAGE (V) 6 of 13 www.diodes.com November 2017 (c) Diodes Incorporated AP1501 150kHz, 3A PWM Buck DC/DC Converter Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued) ON/OFF Threshold Voltage Minimum Operating Supply Voltage 5.0 THRESHOLD VOLTAGE (V) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 VOUT=1.23V ILOAD=120mA 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 -50 -25 0 25 50 -50 -25 75 100 125 50 75 100 125 Switch Frequency ON/OFF Pin Current (Sinking) 200.0 150.0 VIN=40V -40oC TJ 125oC FREQUENCY (kHz) CURRENT (uA) 25 JUNCTION TEM PERATUREoC) ( JUNCTION TEM PERATUREoC) ( 120.0 0 90.0 60.0 150.0 100.0 50.0 30.0 0.0 0.0 1.4 5 10 15 20 22 23 24 25 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 o JUNCTION TEM PERATURE C) ( ON/OFF PIN VOLTAGE (V) Feedback Pin Bias Current BIAS CURRENT (nA) 50.0 40.0 30.0 20.0 Adjustable Version Only 10.0 0.0 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 o JUNCTION TEM PERATURE(C) AP1501 Document number: DS31014 Rev. 12 - 2 7 of 13 www.diodes.com November 2017 (c) Diodes Incorporated AP1501 150kHz, 3A PWM Buck DC/DC Converter Typical Application Circuit (1) Fixed Type Circuit FB 12V DC Input L1 33uH 4 Vin AP1501 -33 1 5 SD Cin Capacitor Output 2 3.3V/3A Output Load Inductor 3 Gnd Co Capacitor D1 B340A (2) Adjustable Type Circuit R1 R2 FB 12V DC Input L1 47uH 4 Vin 1 AP1501 5 2 5V/ 3A Output Load 3 SD Cin Capacitor Output Gnd Vout = VFB (1 + D1 (Note 5) R1 Co Capacitor ) R2 VFB = 1.23V R2 = 1K ~ 3K (3) Delay Start Circuit R2 R1 FB 12V DC Input 4 Vin Cin Capacitor Note: CDELAY 0.1uF 1 AP1501 5 2 Output L1 47uH 5V/ 3A Output Load 3 SD RDELAY 10K Gnd D1 (Note 5) Co Capacitor Suggested DIODES Power Schottky: B340A or PDS340 series. AP1501 Document number: DS31014 Rev. 12 - 2 8 of 13 www.diodes.com November 2017 (c) Diodes Incorporated AP1501 150kHz, 3A PWM Buck DC/DC Converter Functional Description Pin Functions +VIN This is the positive input supply for the IC switching regulator. A suitable input bypass capacitor must be present at this pin to minimize voltage transients and to supply the switching currents needed by the regulator. Ground Circuit ground. Output Internal switch. The voltage at this pin switches between (+V IN - VSAT) and approximately - 0.5V, with a duty cycle of approximately VOUT / VIN. To minimize coupling to sensitive circuitry, the PC board copper area connected to this pin should be kept a minimum. Feedback Senses the regulated output voltage to complete the feedback loop. ON/OFF Allows the switching regulator circuit to be shutdown using logic level signals thus dropping the total input supply current to approximately 150uA. Pulling this pin below a threshold voltage of approximately 1.3V turns the regulator on, and pulling this pin above 1.3V (up to a maximum of 40V) shuts the regulator down. If this shutdown feature is not needed, the ON/OFF pin can be wired to the ground pin or it can be left open, in either case the regulator will be in the ON condition. but be aware that there are many factors that can affect the junction temperature. When load currents higher than 2A are used, double sided or multilayer PC boards with large copper areas and/or airflow might be needed, especially for high ambient temperatures and high output voltages. For the best thermal performance, wide copper traces and generous amounts of printed circuit board copper should be used in the board layout. (One exception to this is the output (switch) pin, which should not have large areas of copper.) Large areas of copper provide the best transfer of heat (lower thermal resistance) to the surrounding air, and moving air lowers the thermal resistance even further. Package thermal resistance and junction temperature rise numbers are all approximate, and there are many factors that will affect these numbers. Some of these factors include board size, shape, thickness, position, location, and even board temperature. Other factors are, trace width, total printed circuit copper area, copper thickness, single or double-sided, multilayer board and the amount of solder on the board. The effectiveness of the PC board to dissipate heat also depends on the size, quantity and spacing of other components on the board, as well as whether the surrounding air is still or moving. Furthermore, some of these components such as the catch diode will add heat to the PC board and the heat can vary as the input voltage changes. For the inductor, depending on the physical size, type of core material and the DC resistance, it could either act as a heat sink taking heat away from the board, or it could add heat to the board. Thermal Considerations The AP1501 is available in 5-pin surface mount TO-263 and TO-220. The TO-220 package needs a heat sink under most conditions. The size of the heat sink depends on the input voltage, the output voltage, the load current and the ambient temperature. The AP1501 junction temperature rises above ambient temperature for a 3A load and different input and output voltages. The data for these curves was taken with the AP1501 (TO-220 package) operating as a buck switching regulator in an ambient temperature of 25oC (still air). These temperature rise numbers are all approximate and there are many factors that can affect these temperatures. Higher ambient temperatures require more heat sinking. The TO-263 surface mount package tab is designed to be soldered to the copper on a printed circuit board. The copper and the board are the heat sink for this package and the other heat producing components, such as the catch diode and inductor. The PC board copper area that the package is soldered to should be at least 0.4 in2, and ideally should have 2 or more square inches of 2 oz. Additional copper area improves the thermal characteristics, but with copper areas greater than approximately 6 in2, only small improvements in heat dissipation are realized. If further thermal improvements are needed, double sided, multilayer PC boards with large copper areas and/or airflow are recommended. The AP1501 (TO-263 package) junction temperature rises above ambient temperature with a 2A load for various input and output voltages. This data was taken with the circuit operating as a buck switching regulator with all components mounted on a PC board to simulate the junction temperature under actual operating conditions. This curve can be used for a quick check for the approximate junction temperature for various conditions, AP1501 Document number: DS31014 Rev. 12 - 2 9 of 13 www.diodes.com November 2017 (c) Diodes Incorporated AP1501 150kHz, 3A PWM Buck DC/DC Converter Marking Information (1) TO263-5 ( Top View ) Logo Output Type : 1501 : ADJ 1501-33 : 3.3V 1501-50 : 5.0V 1501-12 : 12V 1501-XX YY WW X X L : Lead Free G : Green ID code Xth week : 01~52 Year : "07" = 2007 "08" = 2008 ~ (2) TO220-5/(R) ( Top view ) Logo Output Type : 1501: ADJ 1501-33: 3.3V 1501-50: 5.0V 1501-12: 12V 1501-XX YY WW X X L : Lead Free G : Green ID code Xth week : 01~52 Year : "07" = 2007 "08" = 2008 ~ AP1501 Document number: DS31014 Rev. 12 - 2 10 of 13 www.diodes.com November 2017 (c) Diodes Incorporated AP1501 150kHz, 3A PWM Buck DC/DC Converter Package Information (1) Package Type: TO263-5 (2) Package Type: TO220-5 AP1501 Document number: DS31014 Rev. 12 - 2 11 of 13 www.diodes.com November 2017 (c) Diodes Incorporated AP1501 150kHz, 3A PWM Buck DC/DC Converter Package Information (Continued) (3) Package Type: TO220-5(R) Mechanical drawing AP1501 Document number: DS31014 Rev. 12 - 2 12 of 13 www.diodes.com November 2017 (c) Diodes Incorporated AP1501 150kHz, 3A PWM Buck DC/DC Converter IMPORTANT NOTICE DIODES INCORPORATED MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARDS TO THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (AND THEIR EQUIVALENTS UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION). 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