REFERENCE DESIGN IRDCiP2005C-1 International Rectifier 233 Kansas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA IRDCiP2005C-1: 500kHz, 60A, Single Output, Dual Phase Synchronous Buck Converter Featuring iP2005C and IR3623M Overview This reference design is capable of delivering a continuous current of 60A without heatsink at an ambient temperature of 45C and airflow of 200LFM. Fig. 4 - Fig. 17 provide performance graphs, thermal images, and waveforms. Fig. 1 - Fig. 3 are provided to engineers as design references for implementing an IR3623+iP2005C solution. The components installed on this demoboard were selected based on operation at an input voltage of 12V (+/-10%), a switching frequency of 500kHz (+/15%), and an output voltage of 1.2V. Major changes from these set points may require optimizing the control loop and/or adjusting the values of input/output filters in order to meet the user's specific application requirements. Refer to iP2005C and IR3623 datasheets for more information. IRDCiP2005C-1 Recommended Operating Conditions (refer to the iP2005C datasheet for maximum operating conditions) Input voltage: 8.5V - 14.5V Output voltage: 0.8 - 5V Switching Freq: 500kHz Output current: This reference design is capable of delivering a continuous current of 60A without heatsink at an ambient temperature of 45C and airflow of 200LFM. Demoboard Quick Start Guide Initial Settings: VOUT is set to 1.2V, but can be adjusted from 0.8V to 5V by changing the values of R11 and R15 according to the following formula: R11 = R15 = (10k * 0.8) / (VOUT - 0.8) The switching frequency is set to 500kHz, but can be adjusted by changing the value of R26. See Fig. 4 for the relationship between R26 and the switching frequency. 7/8/2009 IRDCiP2005C-1 Power Up Procedure: 1. Apply input voltage across VIN and PGND. 2. If R45 is not installed, apply bias voltage across VDD and PGND. 3. Apply load across VOUT pads and PGND pads. 4. Toggle the SEQ (SW1) and EN (SW2) switches to the ON position. 5. Adjust load to desired level. See recommendations above. www.irf.com 2 IRDCiP2005C-1 Demoboard Schematic Fig. 1 Schematic 3 www.irf.com IRDCiP2005C-1 Bill of Material www.irf.com 4 IRDCiP2005C-1 Demoboard Component Placement Fig. 2 Top Layer (Face View) Fig. 3 Bottom Layer (Through View) 5 www.irf.com IRDCiP2005C-1 Description of Test Points and Connectors 1. Jumpers Jumper Pin Name Description SW1 EN Board Enable ( switch Up=Off, Down=On ) - Vin pin on top SW2 SEQ Sequence ( switch Up=Off, Down=On ) - Vin pin on top 2. Test Points/Connectors Test Point Pin Name Description T1 / T2 VIN / PGND Vin supply voltage TP2 / TP28 VIN / PGND Vin supply voltage sense T3 / T5 / T7 VOUT1 / PGND / PGND Channel 1 Output, connect to DC load TP35 / TP33 VOUT1 / PGND Channel 1 Output sense TP21 / TP37 VSW1 / PGND Channel 1 switch node / PGND test points TP9 EN1 Channel 1 Enable test point TP11 PWM1 Channel 1 PWM test point TP19 CC1 Channel 1 error amplifier output TP25 FB1 Channel 1 error amplifier non-inverting input T4 / T6 / T9 VOUT2 / PGND / PGND Channel 2 Output, connect to DC load TP36 / TP34 VOUT2 / PGND Channel 2 Output sense TP22 / TP38 VSW2 / PGND Channel 2 switch node / PGND test points TP10 EN2 Channel 2 Enable test point TP12 PWM2 Channel 2 PWM test point TP20 CC2 Channel 2 error amplifier output TP26 FB2 Channel 2 error amplifier non-inverting input VDD / PGND iP2005C internal bias voltage test points TP23 SYNC External frequency synchronization input TP17 TRACK1 Channel 1 tracking input, pull-up to Vout3 if not used TP18 TRACK2 Track2 test point TP15 PGOOD1 Channel 1 Power good test point TP16 PGOOD2 Channel 2 Power good test point TP13 SS1 Channel 1 Soft start test point TP14 SS2 Channel 2 Soft start test point TP24 FAULT Fault monitor test point TP7 / TP8 3. Test points for Efficiency Measurement Test Point Pin Name Description TP1 / TP4 +VINS1 / -VOUTS1 Channel 1 Vin sense for efficiency measurement TP3 / TP4 +VOUTS1 / -VOUTS1 Channel 1 Output sense for efficiency measurement TP27 / TP6 +VINS2 / -VOUTS2 Channel 2 Vin sense for efficiency measurement TP5 / TP6 +VOUTS2 / -VOUTS2 Channel 2 Output sense for efficiency measurement www.irf.com 6 IRDCiP2005C-1 Test Results Fig. 4 Relationship Between Switching Frequency and R26 VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.2V, Iout = 40A, fsw = 500 kHz Fig. 5 Power Up Sequence (C3: EN, C1: SS1, C4: VOUT) VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.2V, Iout = 60A, fsw = 500 kHz Fig. 6 Power Down Sequence (C3: EN, C1: SS1, C4: VOUT) 7 www.irf.com IRDCiP2005C-1 VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.2V, fsw = 500 kHz Fig. 7 Hiccup Mode Over Current Protection (C1: SS, C4: Iout, C3: VOUT) VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.2V, fsw = 500 kHz Fig. 8 Hiccup Mode Over Current Protection (C1: SS, C4: Iout, C3: VOUT) VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.2V, Iout = 20A, fsw = 500 kHz Fig. 9 Deadtime and Ringing on Switch Node www.irf.com 8 IRDCiP2005C-1 VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.2V, Iout = 20A, fsw = 500 kHz Vp-p = 17 mV Fig. 10 Output Voltage DC Ripple VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.2V, Iout = 20A, fsw = 500 kHz Vp-p = 20.8 mV Fig. 11 Output Voltage DC Ripple VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.2V, Iout = 0-60A, 0.5A/us, fsw = 500 kHz Fig. 12 Load Transient Response (C1: VOUT - AC, C2: Iout divided by 2) 9 www.irf.com IRDCiP2005C-1 fc = 69 kHz PM = 49 Fig. 13 Bode Plot (VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.2V, Iout = 20A) Current Sharing Accuracy The Accuracy of current sharing is tested by measuring the DC voltage across the two inductors at the following operating conditions: VIN = 12V; VOUT = 1.2V; Iout = 20 - 60A; TA = 25oC; no airflow. The test results are shown below: Table 1 Inductor DC Voltages at Different Currents Iout (A) 20 40 60 www.irf.com VL1 (mV) 3.2 6.7 10.0 10 VL2 (mV) 3.4 6.9 10.2 IRDCiP2005C-1 VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.2V, 200LFM, fsw = 500kHz, No Heatsink 11.0 Internal VDD, TA = 45C 10.0 Internal VDD, TA = Room 9.0 VDD = 6V, TA = 45C Power Loss (W) 8.0 VDD = 6V, TA = Room 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0 10 20 30 Load Current (A) 40 50 60 Fig. 14 Power Loss VIN = 12V, VOUT = 1.2V, 200LFM, fsw = 500kHz, No Heatsink 92% 90% Efficiency 88% 86% 84% 82% Internal VDD, TA = 45C 80% Internal VDD, TA = Room VDD = 6V, TA = 45C 78% VDD = 6V, TA = Room 76% 0 10 20 30 Load Current (A) 40 50 60 Fig. 15 Efficiency 11 www.irf.com IRDCiP2005C-1 Fig. 16 Thermal Image: Iout = 60A, VIN = 12V, with Internal VDD, VOUT = 1.2V, TA = 45oC, fsw = 500kHz, 200LFM, No Heatsink Fig. 17 Thermal Image: Iout = 60A, VIN = 12V, VDD = 6V, VOUT = 1.2V, TA = 45oC, fsw = 500kHz, 200LFM, No Heatsink Table 2 Maximum Temperature for iP2005C Single Output Configuration Bias Voltage Internal VDD = 5.2V External VDD = 6V www.irf.com 12 U1 99.2oC 95.9oC U2 100oC 96.9oC IRDCiP2005C-1 Refer to the following application notes for detailed guidelines and suggestions when implementing iPOWIR Technology products: AN-1043: Stabilize the Buck Converter with Transconductance Amplifier This paper explains how to design the voltage compensation network for Buck Converters with Transconductance Amplifier. The design methods and equations for Type II and Type III compensation are given. AN-1028: Recommended Design, Integration and Rework Guidelines for International Rectifier's iPowIR Technology BGA and LGA and Packages This paper discusses optimization of the layout design for mounting iPowIR BGA and LGA packages on printed circuit boards, accounting for thermal and electrical performance and assembly considerations. Topics discussed include PCB layout placement, and via interconnect suggestions, as well as soldering, pick and place, reflow, inspection, cleaning and reworking recommendations. AN-1030: Applying iPOWIR Products in Your Thermal Environment This paper explains how to use the Power Loss and SOA curves in the data sheet to validate if the operating conditions and thermal environment are within the Safe Operating Area of the iPOWIR product. AN-1047: Graphical solution for two branch heatsinking Safe Operating Area Detailed explanation of the dual axis SOA graph and how it is derived. Use of this design for any application should be fully verified by the customer. International Rectifier cannot guarantee suitability for your applications, and is not liable for any result of usage for such applications including, without limitation, personal or property damage or violation of third party intellectual property rights. IR WORLD HEADQUARTERS: 233 Kansas St., El Segundo, California 90245, USA Tel: (310) 252-7105 TAC Fax: (310) 252-7903 13 www.irf.com