SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix 6 A, microBUCK(R) SiC414, SiC424 Integrated Buck Regulator with 5 V LDO DESCRIPTION FEATURES The Vishay Siliconix SiC414 and SiC424 are an advanced stand-alone synchronous buck regulator featuring integrated power MOSFETs, bootstrap switch, and an internal 5 VLDO in a space-saving PowerPAK MLP44-28L package. The SiC414 and SiC424 are capable of operating with all ceramic solutions and switching frequencies up to 1 MHz. The programmable frequency, synchronous operation and selectable power-save allow operation at high efficiency across the full range of load current. The internal LDO may be used to supply 5 V for the gate drive circuits or it may be bypassed with an external 5 V for optimum efficiency and used to drive external n-channel MOSFETs or other loads. Additional features include cycle-by-cycle current limit, voltage soft-start, under-voltage protection, programmable over-current protection, soft shutdown and selectable power-save. The Vishay Siliconix SiC414 and SiC424 also provides an enable input and a power good output. * Halogen-free According to IEC 61249-2-21 Definition * High efficiency > 95 % * 6 A continuous output current capability * Integrated bootstrap switch * Integrated 5 V/200 mA LDO with bypass logic * Temperature compensated current limit * Pseudo fixed-frequency adaptive on-time control * All ceramic solution enabled * Programmable input UVLO threshold * Independent enable pin for switcher and LDO * Selectable ultrasonic power-save mode (SiC414) * Selectable power-save mode (SiC424) * Internal soft-start and soft-shutdown * 1 % internal reference voltage * Power good output and over voltage protection * Compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC PRODUCT SUMMARY Input Voltage Range 3 V to 28 V APPLICATIONS Output Voltage Range 0.75 V to 5.5 V Operating Frequency 200 kHz to 1 MHz Continuous Output Current * * * * * * 6A Peak Efficiency 95 % Package PowerPAK MLP44-28L Notebook, desktop, and server computers Digital HDTV and digital consumer applications Networking and telecommunication equipment Printers, DSL, and STB applications Embedded applications Point of load power supplies TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT AND PACKAGE OPTION LDO_EN EN/PSV (Tri-State) 3.3 V VOUT PGOOD LX 20 PAD3 LX PAD2 VIN Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 PGND 18 PGND 17 PGND 16 VIN 9 10 11 12 LX VIN 8 PGND VIN VIN 6 VLDO 7 BST VOUT LX 21 PGND 19 4 VOUT 5 VIN PGOOD LX ILIM AGND 23 22 PGND VIN PAD1 AGND EN/PSV ENL 2 V5V 3 AGND TON 28 27 26 25 24 1 FB LX 15 13 14 www.vishay.com 1 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix 28 27 26 25 4 PGOOD ILIM PAD3 LX 10 11 VIN VIN VIN 7 9 6 BST VIN VLDO 8 5 VIN VIN PAD2 14 VOUT AGND PGND 3 13 AGND 21 PAD1 12 2 LX 1 24 23 22 PGND FB V5V LX AGND EN/PSV ENL TON PIN CONFIGURATION (top view) LX 20 LX 19 PGND 18 PGND 17 PGND 16 PGND 15 LX PIN DESCRIPTION Pin Number Symbol Description 1 FB Feedback input for switching regulator used to program the output voltage - connect to an external resistor divider from VOUT to AGND. 2 V5V Bias input for internal analog circuits and gate drives - connect to external 3 V or 5 V supply or bias connection to VLDO. 3, 26, PAD 1 AGND Analog ground. 4 VOUT Switcher output voltage sense pin, and also the input to the internal switch-over between VOUT and VLDO. 5, 8 to 11, PAD 2 VIN 6 VLDO 5 V LDO output. 7 BST Bootstrap pin - connect a capacitor from BST to LXBST to develop the floating supply for the high-side gate drive. 12 LXBST 15, 20, 21, PAD 3 LX 13, 14, 16 to 19 PGND 22 PGOOD Input supply voltage. LX Boost - connect to the BST capacitor. Switching (Phase) node. Power ground. Open-drain power good indicator. High impedance indicates power is good. An external pull-up resistor is required. 23 ILIM Current limit sense pin - used to program the current limit by connecting a resistor from ILIM to LXS. 24 LXS LX sense - connect to RILIM resistor. 25 EN/PSV 27 tON On-time programming input - set the on-time by connecting through a resistor to AGND. 28 ENL Enable input for the LDO - connect ENL to AGND to disable the LDO. Drive with logic to + 3 V for logic control, or program the VIN UVLO with a resistor divider between VIN, ENL, and AGND. Enable/power save input for the switching regulator - connect to AGND to disable the switching regulator. Float to operate in forced continuous mode (power save disabled). For SiC414, connect to V5V to operate with ultrasonic power save mode enabled. For SiC424, connect to V5V to operate with power save mode enabled with no minimum frequency. ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number SiC414CD-T1-GE3 Package PowerPAK MLP44-28 SiC424CD-T1-GE3 PowerPAK MLP44-28 SiC414DB www.vishay.com 2 Reference board Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM 2 V5V 22 PGOOD V5V 5, 8 to 11, PAD2 25 EN/PSV VIN AGND VIN V5V Reference 3, 26, PAD1 BST Control and Status 7 DL Soft Start + FB - 1 On-Time Generator Gate Drive Control LX 12, 15, 20, 21, 24 PAD3 V5V FB Comparator TON PGND 27 13, 14, 16 to 19 Zero Cross Detector VOUT 4 VLDO 6 Y A B MUX ILIM Valley1-Limit Bypass Comparator 23 VIN LDO 28 ENL ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 C, unless otherwise noted) Electrical Parameter VIN Conditions Limits to PGND - 0.3 to + 30 LX to PGND - 0.3 to + 30 LX (transient < 100 ns) to PGND - 2 to + 30 EN/PSV, PGOOD, ILIM to GND - 0.3 to + (V5V + 0.3) VOUT, VLDO, FB to GND - 0.3 to + (V5V + 0.3) V5V to PGND - 0.3 to + 6 tON to PGND - 0.3 to + (V5V - 1.5) BST to LX - 0.3 to + 6 to PGND - 0.3 to + 35 ENL Unit V - 0.3 to VIN AGND to PGND - 0.3 to + 0.3 Temperature Maximum Junction Temperature 150 Storage Temperature - 65 to 150 C Power Dissipation Junction to Ambient Thermal Impedance (RthJA)b Maximum Power Dissipation IC Section 43 Ambient Temperature = 25 C 3.4 Ambient Temperature = 100 C 1.3 HBM 2 C/W W ESD Protection kV Stresses beyond those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating/conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 www.vishay.com 3 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE (all voltages referenced to GND = 0 V) Parameter Min. Typ. Max. VIN 3 28 V5V to PGND 3 5.5 VOUT to PGND 0.75 5.5 Unit V Temperature Recommended Ambient Temperature C - 40 to 85 Note: For proper operation, the device should be used within the recommended conditions. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Unless Specified VIN = 12 V, V5V = 5 V, TA = + 25 C for typ., - 40 C to + 85 C for min. and max., TJ = < 125 C Min. Typ. Max. Sensed at ENL pin, rising edge 2.4 2.6 2.95 Sensed at ENL pin, falling edge 2.23 2.4 2.57 Unit Input Supplies VIN UVLO Threshold Voltagea (not available for V5V < 4.5 V) VIN UVLO Hysteresis V5V UVLO Threshold Voltage VDD UVLO Hysteresis VIN Supply Current V5V Supply Current VUVLO VUVLO_HYS VUVLO 0.2 Measured at VDD pin, rising edge 2.5 Measured at VDD pin, falling edge 2.4 VUVLO_HYS IIN IDD 2.9 3 V 2.9 0.2 EN/PSV, ENL = 0 V, VIN = 28 V 8.5 Standby mode: ENL = V5V, EN/PSV = 0 V 130 EN/PSV, ENL = 0 V, V5V = 5 V 3 EN/PSV, ENL = 0 V, V5V = 3 V 2 SiC414, EN/PSV = V5V, no load, (fsw = 25 kHz), VFB > 0.75 Vb 1 SiC424, EN/PSV = V5V, no load, VFB > 0.75 Vb 0.4 V5V = 5 V, fsw = 250 kHz, EN/PSV = floating, no loadb 4 V5V = 5 V, fsw = 250 kHz, EN/PSV = floating, no loadb 2.5 20 A 7 mA Controller FB Comparator Threshold VFB Frequency Rangeb fsw Static VIN and load, - 40 C to + 85 C, V5V = 3 V or 5 V 0.7425 Continuous mode 200 Minimum fSW, (SiC414 only), EN/PSV= V5V, no load 0.750 0.7575 1000 kHz 25 Bootstrap Switch Resistance V 10 Timing On-Time tON Minimum On-Timeb Minimum Off-Timeb Continuous mode operation VIN = 15 V, VOUT = 3 V, fSW = 300 kHz, Rton = 133 k 1350 tON, min. tOFF, min. 1500 1650 80 V5V = 5 V 320 V5V = 3 V 390 ns Soft Start Soft Start Timeb tSS 1.7 ms RO-IN 500 k Analog Inputs/Outputs VOUT Input Resistance Current Sense Zero-Crossing Detector Threshold Voltage www.vishay.com 4 VSense-th LX-PGND -3 0 +3 mV Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Unless Specified VIN = 12 V, V5V = 5 V, TA = + 25 C for typ., - 40 C to + 85 C for min. and max., TJ = < 125 C Min. Typ. Max. Unit Power Good PG_VTH_UPPER Power Good Threshold Voltage Start-Up Delay Time (between PWM enable and PGOOD high) PG_Td Fault (noise-immunity) Delay Timeb PG_ICC Power Good Leakage Current PG_ILK Power Good On-Resistance Upper limit, VFB > internal reference 600 mV + 20 Lower limit, VFB > internal reference 600 mV - 10 V5V = 5 V 4 V5V = 3 V 2 % ms 5 s 1 10 PG_RDS-ON A Fault Protection V5V = 5 V, RILIM = 5 k Valley Current Limit ILIM Source Current 3 ILIM ILIM Comparator Offset Voltage 4 5 8 VILM-LK With respect to AGND Output Under-Voltage Fault VOUV_Fault VFB with respect to Internal 600 mV reference, 8 consecutive clocks - 25 Smart Power-Save Protection Threshold Voltageb PSAVE_VTH VFB with respect to internal 600 mV reference + 10 VFB with respect to internal 600 mV reference + 20 5 s 10 C hysteresis 150 C Over-Voltage Protection Threshold Over-Voltage Fault Delayb -8 tOV-Delay Over Temperature Shutdownb TShut 0 A A +8 mV % Logic Inputs/Outputs Logic Input High Voltage VIH Logic Input Low Voltage VIL EN/PSV Input for PSAVE Operationb ENL 0.4 45 100 1V 42 % of V5V EN/PSV Input for Forced Continuous Operationb EN/PSV Input for Disabling Switcher EN/PSV Input Bias Current 1 % 0 0.4 - 10 + 10 IEN EN/PSV = V5V or AGND FBL_ILK FB = V5V or AGND -1 VLDO load = 10 mA 4.9 VIN = 28 V ENL Input Bias Current FB Input Bias Current V 11 18 V A +1 Linear Dropout Regulator VLDO Accuracy VLDO_ACC LDO Current Limit VLDO to VOUT Switch-Over Threshold LDO_ILIM c VLDO to VOUT Non-Switch-Over Thresholdc VLDO to VOUT Switch-Over Resistance LDO Drop Out Voltaged Start-up and foldback, VIN = 12 V Operating current limit, VIN = 12 V 5 5.1 85 135 mA 200 VLDO-BPS - 140 + 140 VLDO-NBPS - 450 + 450 RLDO V mV VOUT = 5 V 2 From VIN to VVLDO , VVLDO = 5 V, IVLDO = 100 mA 1.2 V Notes: a. VIN UVLO is programmable using a resistor divider from VIN to ENL to AGND. The ENL voltage is compared to an internal reference. b. Guaranteed by design. c. The switch-over threshold is the maximum voltage differential between the VLDO and VOUT pins which ensures that VLDO will internally switch-over to VOUT. The non-switch-over threshold is the minimum voltage differential between the VLDO and VOUT pins which ensures that VLDO will not switch-over to VOUT. d. The LDO drop out voltage is the voltage at which the LDO output drops 2 % below the nominal regulation point. Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 www.vishay.com 5 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 90 90 80 VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1 V, FSW = 500 kHz 80 70 VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1 V, FSW = 500 kHz (at 6 A) Efficiency (%) Efficiency (%) 60 50 40 30 70 60 50 20 40 10 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 30 7 0 1 2 IOUT (A) Efficiency vs. IOUT (in Continuous Conduction Mode) 3 4 IOUT (A) 5 6 7 Efficiency vs. IOUT (in Power-Save-Mode) 1.05 1.05 1.04 1.04 1.03 1.03 VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1 V, FSW = 500 kHz (at 6 A) 1.02 VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1 V, FSW = 500 kHz 1.01 VOUT (V) VOUT (V) 1.02 1 0.99 1.01 1 0.99 0.98 0.98 0.97 0.97 0.96 0.96 0.95 0.95 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 IOUT (A) VOUT vs. IOUT (in Continuous Conduction Mode) 5 6 7 21 24 VOUT vs. IOUT (in Power-Save-Mode) 1.05 1.05 1.04 1.04 1.03 3 4 IOUT (A) 1.03 VOUT = 1 V, IOUT = 0 A 1.02 1.02 1.01 1.01 VOUT (V) VOUT (V) VOUT = 1 V, IOUT = 6 A 1 0.99 1 0.99 0.98 0.98 0.97 0.97 0.96 0.96 0.95 0.95 3 6 9 12 15 VIN (V) 18 21 24 VOUT vs. VIN at IOUT = 0 A (in Continuous Conduction Mode, FSW = 500 kHz) www.vishay.com 6 3 6 9 12 15 VIN (V) 18 VOUT vs. VIN at IOUT = 6 A (in Continuous Conduction Mode, FSW = 500 kHz) Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. 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THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1.05 50 1.04 45 1.03 40 VOUT = 1 V, IOUT = 0 A VOUT Ripple (mV) VOUT (V) 1.02 1.01 1 0.99 35 30 20 0.98 15 0.97 10 0.96 5 0.95 VOUT = 1 V, IOUT = 6 A, FSW = 500 kHz 25 0 3 6 9 12 15 VIN (V) 18 21 24 0 5 15 20 25 VIN (V) VOUT vs. VIN (IOUT = 0 A in Power-Save-Mode) VOUT Ripple vs. VIN (IOUT = 6 A in Continuous Conduction Mode) 50 50 45 45 40 40 VOUT = 1 V, IOUT = 0 A, FSW = 500 kHz VOUT = 1 V, IOUT = 0 A, PSV Mode 35 VOUT Ripple (mV) VOUT Ripple (mV) 10 30 25 20 35 30 25 20 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 0 5 10 15 20 25 VIN (V) VIN (V) VOUT Ripple vs. VIN (IOUT = 0 A in Continuous Conduction Mode) VOUT Ripple vs. VIN (IOUT = 0 A in Power-Save-Mode) 520 550 470 525 420 500 FSW (kHz) FSW (kHz) 370 475 450 425 VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1 V, FSW = 500 kHz (at 6 A) 320 270 220 170 400 VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1 V, FSW = 500 kHz (at 6 A) 120 375 70 350 20 0 1 2 3 4 IOUT (A) 5 6 FSW vs. IOUT (in Continuous Conduction Mode) Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 7 0 1 2 3 4 IOUT (A) 5 6 7 FSW vs. IOUT (in Power-Save-Mode) www.vishay.com 7 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS VOUT Ripple in Continuous Conduction Mode (No Load) (VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1 V, FSW = 500 kHz) VOUT Ripple in Power Save Mode (No Load) (VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1 V) Output Current 2 A/div. 5 s/div. Output Current 2 A/div. 5 s/div. Output Voltage 50 mV/div. 5 s/div. AC Coupling Output Voltage 50 mV/div. 5 s/div. AC Coupling Transient Response in Continuous Conduction Mode (0.2 A - 6 A) (VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1 V, FSW = 500 kHz) Output Current 2 A/div. 5 s/div. Transient Response in Continuous Conduction Mode (6 A - 0.2 A) (VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1 V, FSW = 500 kHz) Output Current 2 A/div. 5 s/div. Output Voltage 50 mV/div. 5 s/div. AC Coupling Output Voltage 50 mV/div. 5 s/div. AC Coupling Transient Response in Power Save Mode (0.2 A - 6 A) (VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1 V, FSW = 500 kHz at 6A) www.vishay.com 8 Transient Response in Power Save Mode (6 A - 0.2 A) (VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1 V, FSW = 500 kHz at 6 A) Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Start-up with VIN Ramping up (VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1 V, FSW = 500 kHz) Over-Current Protection (VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 1 V, FSW = 500 kHz) APPLICATIONS INFORMATION Device Overview The SiC414 and SiC424 are a step down synchronous buck DC/DC converter with integrated power FETs and programmable LDO. The device is capable of 6 A operation at very high efficiency in a tiny 4 mm x 4 mm - 28 pin package. The programmable operating frequency range of 200 kHz to 1 MHz, enables the user to optimize the solution for minimum board space and optimum efficiency. The buck controller employs pseudo-fixed frequency adaptive on-time control. This control scheme allows fast transient response thereby lowering the size of the power components used in the system. The buck controller employs pseudo-fixed frequency adaptive on-time control. This control scheme allows fast transient response thereby lowering the size of the power components used in the system. tON VIN VLX CIN VFB Q1 VLX FB threshold VOUT L Q2 ESR FB + COUT Figure 1 - PWM Control Method, VOUT Ripple Input Voltage Range The SiC414 and SiC424 requires two input supplies for normal operation: VIN and V5V. VIN operates over the wide range from 3 V to 28 V. V5V requires a 3.3 V or 5 V supply input that can be an external source or the internal LDO configured to supply 5 V. Pseudo-Fixed Frequency Adaptive On-Time Control The PWM control method used by the SiC414 and SiC424 is pseudo-fixed frequency, adaptive on-time, as shown in figure 1. The ripple voltage generated at the output capacitor ESR is used as a PWM ramp signal. This ripple is used to trigger the on-time of the controller. The adaptive on-time is determined by an internal one-shot timer. When the one-shot is triggered by the output ripple, the device sends a single on-time pulse to the high side MOSFET. The pulse period is determined by VOUT and VIN; the period is proportional to output voltage and inversely proportional to input voltage. With this adaptive on-time arrangement, the device automatically anticipates the on-time needed to regulate VOUT for the present VIN condition and at the selected frequency. Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 The adaptive on-time control has significant advantages over traditional control methods used in the controllers today. * Reduced component count by eliminating DCR sense or current sense resistor as no need of a sensing inductor current. * Reduced saves external components used for compensation by eliminating the no error amplifier and other components. * Ultra fast transient response because of fast loop, absence of error amplifier speeds up the transient response. * Predictable frequency spread because of constant on-time architecture. * Fast transient response enables operation with minimum output capacitance Overall, superior performance compared to fixed frequency architectures. Overall, superior performance compared to fixed frequency architectures. www.vishay.com 9 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix On-Time One-Shot Generator (tON) and Operating Frequency The figure 2 shows the on-chip implementation of on-time generation. The FB Comparator output goes high when VFB is less than the internal 750 mV reference. This feeds into the gate drive and turns on the high-side MOSFET, and also starts the one-shot timer. The one-shot timer uses an internal comparator and a capacitor. One comparator input is connected to VOUT, the other input is connected to the capacitor. When the on-time begins, the internal capacitor charges from zero volts through a current which is proportional to VIN. When the capacitor voltage reaches VOUT, the on-time is completed and the high-side MOSFET turns off. Gate drives FB comparator FB VREF VOUT VIN Rton VIN + DH Q1 VLX DL Q2 VOUT L ESR One-shot timer COUT tON limitations and V5V Supply Voltage For V5V below 4.5 V, the tON accuracy may be limited by the input voltage. The original RtON equation is accurate if VIN satisfies the below relation over the entire VIN range: VIN < (V5V - 1.6 V) x 10 If VIN exceeds (V5V - 1.6 V) x 10, for all or part of the VIN range, the RtON equation is not accurate. In all cases where VIN > (V5V - 1.6 V ) x 10, the RtON equation must be modified as follows. RtON = (V5V - 1.6 V) x 10 1 - 400 x VOUT 25 pF x fsw Note that when VIN > (V5V - 1.6 V) x 10, the actual on-time is fixed and does not vary with VIN. When operating in this condition, the switching frequency will vary inversely with VIN rather than approximating a fixed frequency. FB + On-time = K x Rton x (VOUT/VIN) VOUT Voltage Selection The switcher output voltage is regulated by comparing VOUT as seen through a resistor divider at the FB pin to the internal 750 mV reference voltage, see figure 3. Figure 2 - On-Time Generation To FB pin VOUT This method automatically produces an on-time that is proportional to VOUT and inversely proportional to VIN. Under steady-state conditions, the switching frequency can be determined from the on-time by the following equation. fSW = VOUT tON x VIN The SIC414 and SiC424 uses an external resistor to set the ontime which indirectly sets the frequency. The on-time can be programmed to provide operating frequency from 200 kHz to 1 MHz using a resistor between the tON pin and ground. The resistor value is selected by the following equation. RtON = V 1 - 400 x IN VOUT 25 pF x fsw The maximum RtON value allowed is shown by the following equation. Rton_MAX = VIN_MIN 15 A Immediately after the on-time, the DL (drive signal for the low side FET) output drives high to turn on the low-side MOSFET. DL has a minimum high time of ~ 320 ns, after which DL continues to stay high until one of the following occurs: * VFB falls below the 750 mV reference. * The zero cross detector senses that the voltage on the LX node is below ground. Power save is activated when a zero crossing is detected. www.vishay.com 10 R1 R2 Figure 3 - Output Voltage Selection Note that this control method regulates the valley of the output ripple voltage, not the DC value. The DC output voltage VOUT is offset by the output ripple according to the following equation. VOUT = 0.75 x (1 + R1/R2) + VRIPPLE/2 Enable and Power-Save Inputs The EN/PSV and ENL inputs are used to enable or disable the switching regulator and the LDO. When EN/PSV is low (grounded), the switching regulator is off and in its lowest power state. When off, the output of the switching regulator soft-discharges the output into a 10 internal resistor via the VOUT pin. When EN/PSV is allowed to float, the pin voltage will float to 33 % of the voltage at V5V. The switching regulator turns on with power-save disabled and all switching is in forced continuous mode. For V5V < 4.5 V, it is recommended to force 33 % of the V5V voltage on the EN/PSV pin to operate in forced continuous mode. When EN/PSV is high (above 45 % of the voltage at V5V) for SiC414, the switching regulator turns on with ultrasonic Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix power-save enabled. The SiC414 ultrasonic power-save operation maintains a minimum switching frequency of 25 kHz, for applications with stringent audio requirements. When EN/PSV is high (above 45 % of the voltage at V5V) for SiC424, the switching regulator turns on with power-save enabled. The SiC424 power-save operation is designed to maximize efficiency at light loads with no minimum frequency limits. This makes the SiC424 an excellent choice for portable and battery-operated systems. The ENL input is used to control the internal LDO. This input provides a second function by acting as a VIN ULVO sensor for the switching regulator. When ENL is low (grounded), the LDO is off. When ENL is a logic high but below the VIN UVLO threshold (2.6 V typical), then the LDO is on and the switcher is off. When ENL is above the VIN UVLO threshold, the LDO is enabled and the switcher is also enabled if the EN/PSV pin is not grounded. Forced Continuous Mode Operation The SiC414 and SiC424 operates the switcher in Forced Continuous Mode (FCM) by floating the EN/PSV pin (see figure 4). In this mode of operation, the MOSFETs are turned on alternately to each other with a short dead time between them to avoid cross conduction. This feature results in uniform frequency across the full load range with the trade-off being poor efficiency at light loads due to the high-frequency switching of the MOSFETs. For V5V < 4.5 V, it is recommended to force 33 % of the V5V voltage on the EN/PSV pin to operate in forced continuous mode. high to turn the low-side MOSFET on. This draws current from VOUT through the inductor, forcing both VOUT and VFB to fall. When VFB drops to the 750 mV threshold, the next DH (the drive signal for the high side FET) on-time is triggered. After the on-time is completed the high-side MOSFET is turned off and the low-side MOSFET turns on. The low-side MOSFET remains on until the inductor current ramps down to zero, at which point the low-side MOSFET is turned off. Because the on-times are forced to occur at intervals no greater than 40 s, the frequency will not fall far below 25 kHz. Figure 5 shows ultrasonic power-save operation. After the 40 s time - out, DL drives high if VFB has not reached the FB threshold Figure 5 - Ultrasonic Power-Save Operation FB ripple voltage (VFB) FB threshold (750 mV) DC load current Inductor current On-time (tON) DH on-time is triggered when VFB reaches the FB threshold DH DL DL drives high when on-time is completed. DL remains high until VFB falls to the FB threshold. Power-Save Mode Operation (SiC424) The SiC424 provides power-save operation at light loads with no minimum operating frequency. With power-save enabled, the internal zero crossing comparator monitors the inductor current via the voltage across the low-side MOSFET during the off-time. If the inductor current falls to zero for 8 consecutive switching cycles, the controller enters power-save operation. It will turn off the low-side MOSFET on each subsequent cycle provided that the current crosses zero. At this time both MOSFETs remain off until VFB drops to the 750 mV threshold. Because the MOSFETs are off , the load is supplied by the output capacitor. If the inductor current does not reach zero on any switching cycle, the controller immediately exits powersave and returns to forced continuous mode. Figure 6 shows power-save mode operation at light loads. Figure 4 - Forced Continuous Mode Operation Ultrasonic Power-Save Operation (SiC414) The SiC414 provides ultrasonic power-save operation at light loads, with the minimum operating frequency fixed at slightly under 25 kHz. This is accomplished by using an internal timer that monitors the time between consecutive high-side gate pulses. If the time exceeds 40 s, DL drives Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 www.vishay.com 11 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix FB Ripple Voltage (VFB) FB threshold (750 mV) Inductor Current Zero (0 A) On-time (TON) DH On-time is triggered when VFB reaches the FB Threshold DH DL DL drives high when on-time is completed. DL remains high until inductor current reaches zero. Figure 6 - Power-Save Mode Operation Smart Power-Save Protection Active loads may leak current from a higher voltage into the switcher output. Under light load conditions with power-save mode enabled, this can force VOUT to slowly rise and reach the over-voltage threshold, resulting in a hard shutd-own. Smart power-save prevents this condition. When the FB voltage exceeds 10 % above nominal, the device immediately disables power-save, and DL drives high to turn on the low-side MOSFET. This draws current from VOUT through the inductor and causes VOUT to fall. When VFB drops back to the 750 mV trip point, a normal tON switching cycle begins. This method prevents a hard OVP shutdown and also cycles energy from VOUT back to VIN. It also minimizes operating power by avoiding forced conduction mode operation. Figure 7 shows typical waveforms for the smart power-save feature. VOUT drifts up to due to leakage current flowing into COUT Smart power save threshold (825 mV) FB threshold VOUT discharges via inductor and low-side MOSFET Normal VOUT ripple DH and DL off High-side drive (DH) Single DH on-time pulse after DL turn-off Low-side drive (DL) DL turns on when smart PSAVE threshold is reached DL turns off FB threshold is reached Normal DL pulse after DH on-time pulse SmartDriveTM For each DH pulse the DH driver initially turns on the high side MOSFET at a lower speed, allowing a softer, smooth turn-off of the low-side diode. Once the diode is off and the LX voltage has risen 0.5 V above PGND, the SmartDrive circuit automatically drives the high-side MOSFET on at a rapid rate. This technique reduces switching losses while maintaining high efficiency and also avoids the need for snubbers for the power MOSFETs. Current Limit Protection The device features programmable current limiting, which is accomplished by using the RDS(ON) of the lower MOSFET for current sensing. The current limit is set by RILIM resistor. The RILIM resistor connects from the ILIM pin to the LXS pin which is also the drain of the low-side MOSFET. When the low-side MOSFET is on, an internal ~ 8 A current flows from the ILIM pin and through the RILIM resistor, creating a voltage drop across the resistor. While the low-side MOSFET is on, the inductor current flows through it and creates a voltage across the RDS(ON). The voltage across the MOSFET is negative with respect to ground. If this MOSFET voltage drop exceeds the voltage across RILIM, the voltage at the ILIM pin will be negative and current limit will activate. The current limit then keeps the low-side MOSFET on and will not allow another high-side on-time, until the current in the low-side MOSFET reduces enough to bring the ILIM voltage back up to zero. This method regulates the inductor valley current at the level shown by ILIM in figure 8. IPEAK Inductor Current Dead time varies according to load ILOAD ILIM Time Figure 8 - Valley Current Limit Setting the valley current limit to 6 A results in a 6 A peak inductor current plus peak ripple current. In this situation, the average (load) current through the inductor is 6 A plus one-half the peak-to-peak ripple current. The internal 8 A current source is temperature compensated at 4100 ppm in order to provide tracking with the RDS(ON). The RILIM value is calculated by the following equation. RILIM = 1250 x ILIM x [0.088 x (5 V - V5V) + 1] When selecting a value for RILIM do not exceed the absolute maximum voltage value for the ILIM pin. Note that because the low-side MOSFET with low RDS(ON) is used for current sensing, the PCB layout, solder connections, and PCB connection to the LX node must be done carefully to obtain good results. RILIM should be connected directly to LXS (pin 24). Figure 7 - Smart Power-Save www.vishay.com 12 Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix Soft-Start of PWM Regulator Soft-start is achieved in the PWM regulator by using an internal voltage ramp as the reference for the FB comparator. The voltage ramp is generated using an internal charge pump which drives the reference from zero to 750 mV in ~ 1.8 mV increments, using an internal ~ 500 kHz oscillator. When the ramp voltage reaches 750 mV, the ramp is ignored and the FB comparator switches over to a fixed 750 mV threshold. During soft-start the output voltage tracks the internal ramp, which limits the start-up inrush current and provides a controlled soft-start profile for a wide range of applications. Typical soft-start ramp time is 1.7 ms. During soft-start the regulator turns off the low-side MOSFET on any cycle if the inductor current falls to zero. This prevents negative inductor current, allowing the device to start into a pre-biased output. This soft start operation is implemented even if FCM is selected. FCM operation is allowed only after PGOOD is high. Power Good Output The power good (PGOOD) output is an open-drain output which requires a pull-up resistor. When the output voltage is 10 % below the nominal voltage, PGOOD is pulled low. It is held low until the output voltage returns to the nominal voltage. PGOOD is held low during start-up and will not be allowed to transition high until soft-start is completed (when VFB reaches 750 mV) and typically 4 ms has passed. PGOOD will transition low if the VFB pin exceeds + 20 % of nominal, which is also the over-voltage shutdown threshold (900 mV). PGOOD also pulls low if the EN/PSV pin is low when V5V is present. Output Over-Voltage Protection Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) becomes active as soon as the device is enabled. The threshold is set at 750 mV + 20 % (900 mV). When VFB exceeds the OVP threshold, DL latches high and the low-side MOSFET is turned on. DL remains high and the controller remains off, until the EN/PSV input is toggled or V5V is cycled. There is a 5 s delay built into the OVP detector to prevent false transitions. PGOOD is also low after an OVP event. Output Under-Voltage Protection When VFB falls to 75 % of its nominal voltage (falls to 562.5 mV) for eight consecutive clock cycles, the switcher is shut off and the DH and DL drives are pulled low to turn off the MOSFETs. The controller stays off until EN/PSV is toggled or V5V is cycled. V5V UVLO, and POR Under-Voltage Lock-Out (UVLO) circuitry inhibits switching and tri-states the DH/DL drivers until V5V rises above 2.9 V. An internal Power-On Reset (POR) occurs when V5V exceeds 2.9 V, which resets the fault latch and soft-start counter to begin the soft-start cycle. The SiC414 and SiC424 then begins a soft-start cycle. The PWM will shut off if V5V falls below 2.7 V. Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 LDO Regulator The device features an integrated LDO regulator with a fixed output voltage of 5 V. There is also an enable pin (ENL) for the LDO that provides independent control. The LDO voltage can also be used to provide the bias voltage for the switching regulator. A minimum capacitance of 1 F referenced to AGND is normally required at the output of the LDO for stability. If the LDO is providing bias power to the device, then a minimum 0.1 F capacitor referenced to AGND is required, along with a minimum 1 F capacitor referenced to PGND to filter the gate drive pulses. Refer to the layout guide-lines section. LDO Start-up Before start-up, the LDO checks the status of the following signals to ensure proper operation can be maintained. 1. ENL pin 2. VLDO output 3. VIN input voltage When the ENL pin is high, the LDO will begin start-up, see figure 9. During the initial phase, when the LDO output voltage is near zero, the LDO initiates a current-limited start-up (typically 85 mA) to charge the output capacitor. When VLDO has reached 90 % of the final value, the LDO current limit is increased to ~ 200 mA and the LDO output is quickly driven to the nominal value by the internal LDO regulator. VVLDO final 90 % of VVLDO final Voltage regulating with ~ 200 mA current limit Constant current startup Figure 9 - LDO Start-Up LDO Switch-over Function The SiC414 and SiC424 includes a switch-over function for the LDO. The switch-over function is designed to increase efficiency by using the more efficient DC/DC converter to power the LDO output, avoiding the less efficient LDO regulator when possible. The switch-over function connects the VLDO pin directly to the VOUT pin using an internal switch. When the switch-over is complete the LDO is turned off, which results in a power savings and maximizes efficiency. If the LDO output is used to bias the SiC414 and SiC424, then after switch-over the device is self-powered from the switching regulator with the LDO turned off. The switch-over logic waits for 32 switching cycles before it starts the switch-over. There are two methods that determine the switch-over of VLDO to VOUT. In the first method, the LDO is already in regulation and the DC/DC converter is later enabled. As soon as the PGOOD output goes high, the 32 cycle counter is started. The voltages at the VLDO and VOUT pins are then compared; if the www.vishay.com 13 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix two voltages are within 300 mV (typically) of each other, within 32 cycles, the VLDO pin connects to the VOUT pin using an internal switch, and the LDO is turned off. In the second method, the DC/DC converter is already running and the LDO is enabled. In this case the 32 cycles are started as soon as the LDO reaches 90 % of its final value. At this time, the VLDO and VOUT pins are compared, and if within 300 mV (typically) the switch-over occurs and the LDO is turned off. Switch-Over Limitations on VOUT and VLDO Because the internal switch-over circuit always compares the VOUT and VLDO pins at start-up, there are voltage limitations on permissible combinations of these pins. Consider the situation where VOUT is programmed to 4.7 V. After start-up, the device would connect VOUT to VLDO and disable the LDO, since the two voltages are within the 300 mV switch-over window. To avoid unwanted switchover, the minimum difference between the voltages for VOUT and VLDO should be 500 mV. threshold and stays above 1 V, then the switcher will turn off but the LDO remains on. The VIN UVLO function has a typical threshold of 2.6 V on the VIN rising edge.The falling edge threshold is 2.4 V. Note that it is possible to operate the switcher with the LDO disabled, but the ENL pin must be below the logic low threshold (0.4 V maximum). The table below summarizes the function of the ENL and EN pins, with respect to the rising edge of ENL. EN ENL LDO Switcher Low Low, < 0.4 V Off Off High Low, < 0.4 V Off On Low High, < 2.6 V On Off High High, < 2.6 V On Off Low High, > 2.6 V On Off High High, > 2.6 V On On Figure 11 below shows the ENL voltage thresholds and their effect on LDO and switcher operation. Switch-Over MOSFET Parasitic Diodes The switch-over MOSFET contains parasitic diodes that are inherent to its construction, as shown in figure 10. Switchover control Switchover MOSFET VOUT VLDO Parastic diode Parastic diode V5V Figure 10 - Switch-Over MOSFET Parasitic Diodes Figure 11 - ENL Thresholds There are some important design rules that must be followed to prevent forward bias of these diodes. The following two conditions need to be satisfied in order for the parasitic diodes to stay off. ENL Logic Control of PWM Operation When the ENL input is driven above 2.6 V, it is impossible to determine if the LDO output is going to be used to power the device or not. In self-powered operation where the LDO will power the device, it is necessary during the LDO start-up to hold the PWM switching off until the LDO has reached 90 % of the final value. This prevents overloading the currentlimited LDO output during the LDO start-up. However, if the switcher was previously operating (with EN/PSV high but ENL at ground, and V5V supplied externally), then it is undesirable to shut down the switcher. To prevent this, when the ENL input is above 2.6 V (above the VIN UVLO threshold), the internal logic checks the PGOOD signal. If PGOOD is high, then the switcher is already running and the LDO will run through the start-up cycle without affecting the switcher. If PGOOD is low, then the LDO will not allow any PWM switching until the LDO output has reached 90 % of its final value. * V5V VLDO * V5V VOUT If either VLDO or VOUT is higher than V5V, then the respective diode will turn on and the SiC414 and SiC424 operating current will flow through this diode. This has the potential of damaging the device. ENL Pin and VIN UVLO The ENL pin also acts as the switcher under-voltage lockout for the VIN supply. The VIN UVLO voltage is programmable via a resistor divider at the VIN, ENL, and AGND pins. ENL is the enable/disable signal for the LDO. In order to implement the VIN UVLO there is also a timing requirement that needs to be satisfied. If the ENL pin transitions low within 2 switching cycles and is < 1 V, then the LDO will turn off, but the switcher remains on. If ENL goes below the VIN UVLO www.vishay.com 14 Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix Using the On-chip LDO to Bias the SIC414/SIC424 The following steps must be followed when using the onchip LDO to bias the device. * Connect V5V to VLDO before enabling the LDO. * Any external load on VLDO should not exceed 40 mA until the LDO voltage has reached 90 % of final value. * Do not connect the EN pin directly to the V5V or any other supply voltage if VOUT is greater than or equal to 4.5 V. Many applications connect the EN pin to V5V and control the on/off of the LDO and PWM simultaneously with the ENL pin. This allows one signal to control both the bias and power output of the SiC414 and SiC424. When VOUT > 4.5 V this configuration can cause problems due to the parasitic diodes in the LDO switchover circuitry. After the VOUT > 4.5 V PWM output is up and running the switchover diodes can hold up V5V > UVLO even if the ENL pin is grounded, turning off the LDO. Operating in this way can potentially damage the part. Design Procedure When designing a switch mode power supply, the input voltage range, load current, switching frequency, and inductor ripple current must be specified. The maximum input voltage (VINMAX) is the highest specified input voltage. The minimum input voltage (VINMIN) is determined by the lowest input voltage after evaluating the voltage drops due to connectors, fuses, switches, and PCB traces. The following parameters define the design: * Nominal output voltage (VOUT) * Static or DC output tolerance * Transient response * Maximum load current (IOUT) There are two values of load current to evaluate - continuous load current and peak load current. Continuous load current relates to thermal stresses which drive the selection of the inductor and input capacitors. Peak load current determines instantaneous component stresses and filtering requirements such as inductor saturation, output capacitors, and design of the current limit circuit. The following values are used in this design: * VIN = 12 V 10 % * VOUT = 1.5 V 4 % * fSW = 250 kHz * Load = 6 A maximum Frequency Selection Selection of the switching frequency requires making a trade-off between the size and cost of the external filter components (inductor and output capacitor) and the power conversion efficiency. The desired switching frequency is 250 kHz which results from using component selected for optimum size and cost. A resistor (RtON) is used to program the on-time (indirectly setting the frequency) using the following equation. Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 RtON = V 1 - 400 x IN VOUT 25 pF x fsw To select RtON, use the maximum value for VIN, and for tON use the value associated with maximum VIN. tON = VOUT VINMAX. x fSW tON = 303 ns at 13.2 VIN, 1 VOUT, 250 kHz Substituting for RtON results in the following solution RtON = 130.9 k, use RtON = 130 k. Inductor Selection In order to determine the inductance, the ripple current must first be defined. Low inductor values result in smaller size but create higher ripple current which can reduce efficiency. Higher inductor values will reduce the ripple current/voltage and for a given DC resistance are more efficient. However, larger inductance translates directly into larger packages and higher cost. Cost, size, output ripple, and efficiency are all used in the selection process. The ripple current will also set the boundary for power-save operation. The switching will typically enter power-save mode when the load current decreases to 1/2 of the ripple current. For example, if ripple current is 4 A then Power-save operation will typically start for loads less than 2 A. If ripple current is set at 40 % of maximum load current, then powersave will start for loads less than 20 % of maximum current. The inductor value is typically selected to provide a ripple current that is between 25 % to 50 % of the maximum load current. This provides an optimal trade-off between cost, efficiency, and transient performance. During the DH on-time, voltage across the inductor is (VIN - VOUT). The equation for determining inductance is shown next. L= (VIN - VOUT) x tON IRIPPLE Example In this example, the inductor ripple current is set equal to 50 % of the maximum load current. Therefore ripple current will be 50 % x 6 A or 3 A. To find the minimum inductance needed, use the VIN and tON values that correspond to VINMAX. L= (13.2 V - 1 V) x 318 ns = 1.26 H 3A A slightly larger value of 1.5 H is selected. This will decrease the maximum IRIPPLE to 2.53 A. Note that the inductor must be rated for the maximum DC load current plus 1/2 of the ripple current. The ripple current under minimum VIN conditions is also checked using the following equations. www.vishay.com 15 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix tON_VINMIN = IRIPPLE = 25 pF x RtON x VOUT + 10 ns = 311 ns VINMIN (VIN - VOUT) x tON L (10.8 - 1 V) x 311 ns 1.5H IRIPPLE_VINMIN = = 2.03 A Capacitor Selection The output capacitors are chosen based on required ESR and capacitance. The maximum ESR requirement is controlled by the output ripple requirement and the DC tolerance. The output voltage has a DC value that is equal to the valley of the output ripple plus 1/2 of the peak-to-peak ripple. Change in the output ripple voltage will lead to a change in DC voltage at the output. The design goal is for the output voltage regulation to be 4 % under static conditions. The internal 750 mV reference tolerance is 1 %. Assuming a 1 % tolerance from the FB resistor divider, this allows 2 % tolerance due to VOUT ripple. Since this 2 % error comes from 1/2 of the ripple voltage, the allowable ripple is 4 %, or 40 mV for a 1 V output. The maximum ripple current of 2.53 A creates a ripple voltage across the ESR. The maximum ESR value allowed is shown by the following equations. ESRMAX = VRIPPLE IRIPPLEMAX = 40 mV 2.53 A load dI/dt is not much faster than the - dI/dt in the inductor, then the inductor current will tend to track the falling load current. This will reduce the excess inductive energy that must be absorbed by the output capacitor, therefore a smaller capacitance can be used. The following can be used to calculate the needed capacitance for a given dILOAD/dt: Peak inductor current is shown by the next equation. ILPK = IMAX + 1/2 x IRIPPLEMAX ILPK = 10 + 1/2 x 2.53 = 7.26 A Rate of change of load current = dILOAD/dt IMAX = maximum load release = 6 A COUT = ILPK x Example Load The output capacitance is chosen to meet transient requirements. A worst-case load release, from maximum load to no load at the exact moment when inductor current is at the peak, determines the required capacitance. If the load release is instantaneous (load changes from maximum to zero in < 1 s), the output capacitor must absorb all the inductor's stored energy. This will cause a peak voltage on the capacitor according to the following equation. 1 xI )2 2 RIPPLEMAX 2 2 (VPEAK) - (VOUT) L (IOUT + Assuming a peak voltage VPEAK of 1.150 (100 mV rise upon load release), and a 6 A load release, the required capacitance is shown by the next equation. 1 x 2.53)2 2 (1.05)2 - (1 V)2 1.5 H (6 A + COUT_MIN = 772 F If the load release is relatively slow, the output capacitance can be reduced. At heavy loads during normal switching, when the FB pin is above the 750 mV reference, the DL output is high and the low-side MOSFET is on. During this time, the voltage across the inductor is approximately - VOUT. This causes a down-slope or falling dI/dt in the inductor. If the www.vishay.com 16 7.26 6 A x 1 s 1 V 1.25 A 2 (1.05 V - 1 V) 1.5 H x COUT = 7.26 x COUT_MIN = dlLOAD 1.25 A = 1 s dt This causes the output current to move from 6 A to 0 A in 4.8 s, giving the minimum output capacitance requirement shown in the following equation. ESRMAX = 15.8 m COUT_MIN = I I L x LPK - MAX x dt VOUT dlLOAD 2 (VPK - VOUT) COUT = 443 F Note that COUT is much smaller in this example, 443 F compared to 772 F based on a worst-case load release. To meet the two design criteria of minimum 443 F and maximum 15 m ESR, select two capacitors rated at 220 F and 15 m ESR or less. It is recommended that an additional small capacitor be placed in parallel with COUT in order to filter high frequency switching noise. Stability Considerations Unstable operation is possible with adaptive on-time controllers, and usually takes the form of double-pulsing or ESR loop instability. Double-pulsing occurs due to switching noise seen at the FB input or because the FB ripple voltage is too low. This causes the FB comparator to trigger prematurely after the minimum off-time has expired. In extreme cases the noise can cause three or more successive on-times. Double-pulsing will result in higher ripple voltage at the output, but in most applications it will not affect operation. This form of instability can usually be avoided by providing the FB pin with a smooth, clean ripple signal that is at least 10 mVp-p, which may dictate the need to increase the ESR of the output capacitors. It is also imperative to provide a proper PCB layout as discussed in the Layout Guidelines section. Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix Another way to eliminate doubling-pulsing is to add a small (~ 10 pF) capacitor across the upper feedback resistor, as shown in figure 12. This capacitor should be left unpopulated unless it can be confirmed that double-pulsing exists. Adding the CTOP capacitor will couple more ripple into FB to help eliminate the problem. An optional connection on the PCB should be available for this capacitor. voltage across CL, analogous to the ramp voltage generated across the ESR of a standard capacitor. This ramp is then capacitive coupled into the FB pin via capacitor CC. CTOP VOUT To FB pin R1 R2 Figure 13 - Virtual ESR Ramp Circuit Figure 12 - Capacitor Coupling to FB Pin ESR loop instability is caused by insufficient ESR. The details of this stability issue are discussed in the ESR Requirements section. The best method for checking stability is to apply a zero-to-full load transient and observe the output voltage ripple envelope for overshoot and ringing. Ringing for more than one cycle after the initial step is an indication that the ESR should be increased. One simple way to solve this problem is to add trace resistance in the high current output path. A side effect of adding trace resistance is a decrease in load regulation. ESR Requirements A minimum ESR is required for two reasons. One reason is to generate enough output ripple voltage to provide 10 mVp-p at the FB pin (after the resistor divider) to avoid double-pulsing. The second reason is to prevent instability due to insufficient ESR. The on-time control regulates the valley of the output ripple voltage. This ripple voltage is the sum of the two voltages. One is the ripple generated by the ESR, the other is the ripple due to capacitive charging and discharging during the switching cycle. For most applications, the total output ripple voltage is dominated by the output capacitors, typically SP or POSCAP devices. For stability the ESR zero of the output capacitor should be lower than approximately one-third the switching frequency. The formula for minimum ESR is shown by the following equation. ESRMIN = 3 2 x x COUT x fSW Using Ceramic Output Capacitors When applications use ceramic output capacitors, the ESR is normally too small to meet the previously stated ESR criteria. In these applications it is necessary to add a small virtual ESR network composed of two capacitors and one resistor, as shown in figure 12. This network creates a ramp Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 Dropout Performance The output voltage adjustment range for continuous conduction operation is limited by the fixed 250 ns (typical) minimum off-time of the one-shot. When working with low input voltages, the duty-factor limit must be calculated using worst-case values for on and off times. The duty-factor limitation is shown by the next equation. DUTY = tON(MIN) tON(MIN) x tOFF(MAX) The inductor resistance and MOSFET on-state voltage drops must be included when performing worst-case dropout duty-factor calculations. System DC Accuracy (VOUT Controller) Three factors affect VOUT accuracy: the trip point of the FB error comparator, the ripple voltage variation with line and load, and the external resistor tolerance. The error comparator off set is trimmed so that under static conditions it trips when the feedback pin is 750 mV, 1 %. The on-time pulse from the SiC414 and SiC424 in the design example is calculated to give a pseudo-fixed frequency of 250 kHz. Some frequency variation with line and load is expected. This variation changes the output ripple voltage. Because constant on-time converters regulate to the valley of the output ripple, 1/2 of the output ripple appears as a DC regulation error. For example, if the output ripple is 50 mV with VIN = 6 V, then the measured DC output will be 25 mV above the comparator trip point. If the ripple increases to 80 mV with VIN = 25 V, then the measured DC output will be 40 mV above the comparator trip. The best way to minimize this effect is to minimize the output ripple. To compensate for valley regulation, it may be desirable to use passive droop. Take the feedback directly from the output side of the inductor and place a small amount of trace resistance between the inductor and output capacitor. This trace resistance should be optimized so that at full load the output droops to near the lower regulation limit. Passive www.vishay.com 17 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix Switching Frequency Variations The switching frequency will vary depending on line and load conditions. The line variations are a result of fixed propagation delays in the on-time one-shot, as well as unavoidable delays in the external MOSFET switching. As VIN increases, these factors make the actual DH on-time slightly longer than the ideal on-time. The net effect is that frequency tends to falls slightly with increasing input voltage inductor. An adaptive on-time converter must also compensate for the same losses by increasing the effective duty cycle (more time is spent drawing energy from VIN as losses increase). The on-time is essentially constant for a given VOUT/VIN combination, to offset the losses the off-time will tend to reduce slightly as load increases. The net effect is that switching frequency increases slightly with increasing load. droop minimizes the required output capacitance because the voltage excursions due to load steps are reduced as seen at the load. The use of 1 % feedback resistors may result in up to an additional 1 % error. If tighter DC accuracy is required, resistors with lower tolerances should be used. The output inductor value may change with current. This will change the output ripple and therefore will have a minor effect on the DC output voltage. The output ESR also affects the output ripple and thus has a minor effect on the DC output voltage. BILL OF MATERIALS Qty. Ref. Designator Description 1 U1 SiC424 COT Buck Converter Value Voltage Footprint Part Number Manufacturer MLPQ-28 4 x 4 mm SiC424 Vishay 4 C16, C18, C17, C23 220 F, 10 V D 220 F 10 V SM593D 593D227X0010E2TE3 Vishay 4 C15, C20, C21, C22 10 F, 16 V, X7R.B, 1206 10 F 16 V SM1206 GRM31CR71C106KAC7L Murata 1 H IHLP2525 IHLP2525EZER1R0M01 Vishay SO-8 Si4812BDY Vishay 1 L1 1 H 1 Q1 Si4812BDY-E3 5 C1, C2, C3, C4, C29 CAP. 22 F, 16 V, 1210 22 F 16 V SM1210 GRM32ER71C226ME18L Murata 3 C8, C9, C10 CAP. 10 F, 25 V, 1210 10 F 25 V SM1210 TMK325B7106MM-T Taiyo Yuden 1 C26 4.7 F, 10 V, 0805 4.7 F 10 V SM0805 LMK212B7475KG-T Taiyo Yuden 1 C12 CAP. Radial 150 F, 35 V 150 F 35 V Radial EU-FM1V151 Panasonic 1 R4 1 , 2512 1 200 V SM2512 CRCW25121R00FKEG Vishay 2 R7, R11 Res. 0 0 50 V SM0603 CRCW0603 0000ZOEA Vishay 1 R39 0R, 50 V, 0402 0 50 V SM0402 CRCW04020000ZOED Vishay 1 R3 Res. 1K, 50 V, 0402 1K 50 V SM0402 CRCW04021K00FKED Vishay 2 R5, R6 Res. 100K, 0603 100K 50 V SM0603 CRCW0603 100K FKEA Vishay 3 R8, R10, R15 Res. 10K, 50 V, 0603 10K 50 V SM0603 CRCW060310KFKED Vishay 1 C6 CAP. CER 1 F, 35 V, X7R 0805 1 F 35 V SM0805 GMK212B7105KG-T Murata 1 R23 Res. 16.5 k, 1/10 W, 1%, 0603 SMD 16.5K 50 V SM0603 CRCW060316K5FKEA Vishay 1 R13 Res. 1K, 50 V, 0402 1K 50 V SM0402 CRCW04021K00FKED Vishay 1 C30 CAP. 180 pF, 0402 180 pF 50 V SM0402 VJ0402A181JXACW1BC Vishay 1 R30 Res. 78.7 k, 1/10 W, 1 %, 0603 SMD 78.7k 50 V SM0603 CRCW060378K7FKEA Vishay 4 C7, C11, C14, C28 CAP. 0.1 F, 50 V, 0603 0.1 F 50 V SM0603 VJ0603Y104KXACW1BC Vishay 1 C5 CAP. 0.1 F, 10 V, 0402 0.1 F 10 V SM0402 VJ0402Y104MXQCW1BC Vishay 4 B1, B2, B3, B4 Solder Banana 575-6 Keystone 1 C13 CAP. 0.01 F, 50 V, 0402 SM0402 VJ0402Y103KXACW1BC Vishay 12 P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11, P12 Probe Hook Terminal 0 Keystone 4 M1, M2, M3, M4 Nylon on Stand off 8834 Keystone www.vishay.com 18 0.01 F 50 V Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix PCB LAYOUT OF THE EVALUATION BOARD Figure 14. Top Layer Figure 15. Mid Layer1 Figure 16. Mid Layer2 Figure 17. Bottom Layer Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 www.vishay.com 19 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix PACKAGE DIMENSIONS AND MARKING INFO 5 6 PIN 1 Dot by Marking A 2x 2x K1 0.10 C A D D2-3 PIN 1 Identification D2-1 0.10 C B 1 2 E e 28L T/SLP (4.0 mm x 4.0 mm) 3 E2-2 (Ne-1)X e Ref. E2-1 0.4000 b K2 CA B E2-3 L D2-2 0.10 B Top View Notes: 1. Use millimeters as the primary measurement. 2. Dimensioning and tolerances conform to ASME Y14.5M. - 1994. 3. N is the number of terminals. Nd is the number of terminals in X-direction and Ne is the number of terminals in Y-direction. A 4. Dimensions b applies to plated terminal and is measured between 0.15 mm and 0.30 mm from terminal tip. 0.08 C 5. The pin #1 identifier must be existed on the top surface of the package by using identification mark or other feature of package body. 0.000-0.0500 6. Exact shape and size of this feature is optional. 7. Package warpage max. 0.08 mm. 8. Applied only for terminals. 4 (Nd-1)X e Ref. Dimensions Nom. (8) 0.70 0.75 A1 0.00 - A2 (4) b C 0.2030 Ref. Side View Millimeters Min. A Bottom View Inches Max. Min. Nom. 0.80 0.027 0.029 0.031 0.05 0.000 - 0.002 0.20 Ref. 0.175 0.225 0.008 Ref. 0.275 0.007 0.009 D 4.00 BSC 0.157 BSC e 0.45 BSC 0.018 BSC E 4.00 BSC 0.157 BSC L 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.012 0.016 N(3) 28 28 Nd(3) 7 7 Ne (3) Max. 7 0.011 0.020 7 D2-1 0.912 1.062 1.162 0.036 0.042 0.046 D2-2 0.908 1.058 1.158 0.036 0.042 0.046 D2-3 0.908 1.058 1.158 0.036 0.042 0.046 E2-1 2.43 2.58 2.68 0.096 0.102 0.105 E2-2 1.30 1.45 1.55 0.051 0.057 0.061 E2-3 0.58 0.73 0.83 0.023 0.029 0.033 K1 0.46 BSC 0.018 BSC K2 0.40 BSC 0.016 BSC www.vishay.com 20 Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 SiC414, SiC424 Vishay Siliconix RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN 1.29 K X 1.29 H2 (C) H G H1 Y Z Dimensions Millimeters C (3.95) G 3.20 H 2.58 H1 0.73 H2 1.45 K 1.06 P 0.45 X 0.30 Y 0.75 Z 4.70 P K 2.58 Notes: a. Controlling dimensions are in millimeters (angles in degrees). b. This land pattern is for reference purposes only. Consult your manufacturing group to ensure your company's manufacturing guidelines are met. c. Square package-dimensions apply in both X and Y directions. Vishay Siliconix maintains worldwide manufacturing capability. Products may be manufactured at one of several qualified locations. Reliability data for Silicon Technology and Package Reliability represent a composite of all qualified locations. For related documents such as package/tape drawings, part marking, and reliability data, see www.vishay.com/ppg?63388. Document Number: 63388 S11-2461-Rev. A, 19-Dec-11 www.vishay.com 21 This document is subject to change without notice. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 PAD Pattern Vishay Siliconix PowerPAK(R) MLP44-28L Land Pattern Recommended Land Pattern 1.29 0.30 1.06 1 1.29 1.45 2 4.70 3.20 0.75 0.73 2.58 3.95 3 1.06 0.45 2.58 Recommended Land Pattern vs. Case Outline 0.06 0.75 0.06 0.400 0.30 0.06 1 2 3 Document Number: 70567 Revision: 17-May-10 www.vishay.com 1 Legal Disclaimer Notice www.vishay.com Vishay Disclaimer ALL PRODUCT, PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY, FUNCTION OR DESIGN OR OTHERWISE. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., its affiliates, agents, and employees, and all persons acting on its or their behalf (collectively, "Vishay"), disclaim any and all liability for any errors, inaccuracies or incompleteness contained in any datasheet or in any other disclosure relating to any product. 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