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L296

L296P

April1993

HIGH CURRENT SWITCHING REGULATORS

.4 AOUTPUT CURRENT

.5.1 V TO 40 V OUTPUT VOLTAGERANGE

.0 TO 100 % DUTY CYCLE RANGE

.PRECISE(±2 %)ON-CHIP REFERENCE

.SWITCHING FREQUENCY UP TO 200 KHz

.VERYHIGH EFFICIENCY (UP TO 90 %)

.VERYFEW EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

.SOFTSTART

.RESETOUTPUT

.EXTERNAL PROGRAMMABLE LIMITING

CURRENT (L296P)

.CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR CROWBAR SCR

.INPUT FOR REMOTE INHIBIT AND

SYNCHRONUS PWM

.THERMAL SHUTDOWN

DESCRIPTION

TheL296andL296Parestepdownpowerswitching

regulatorsdelivering 4 Aat a voltagevariable from

5.1 V to 40 V.

Featuresofthedevicesincludesoftstart,remotein-

hibit, thermal protection, a reset output for micro-

processors and a PWM comparator input for syn-

chronizationin multichip configurations.

The L296Pincudesexternalprogrammablelimiting

current.

TheL296and L296Paremountedin a15-leadMul-

tiwattplasticpowerpackageandrequiresveryfew

externalcomponents.

Efficient operation at switching frequencies up to

200 KHz allows a reductionin the size and costof

external filter components. A voltage sense input

and SCR drive output are provided for optional

crowbar overvoltage protection with an external

SCR.

Multiwatt

(15 lead)

ORDERING NUMBERS :

L296 (Vertical) L296HT (Horizontal)

L296P (Vertical) L296PHT (Horizontal)

PIN CONNECTION (top view)

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PIN FUNCTIONS

N°Name Function

1 CROWBAR INPUT Voltage Sense Input for Crowbar Overvoltage Protection. Normally connected to the

feedback input thus triggering the SCR when V out exceeds nominal by 20 %. May

also monitor the input and a voltage divider can be added to increase the threshold.

Connected to ground when SCR not used.

2 OUTPUT Regulator Output

3 SUPPLY VOLTAGE Unrergulated Voltage Input. An internal Regulator Powers the L296s Internal Logic.

4 CURRENT LIMIT A resistor connected between this terminal and ground sets the current limiter

threshold. If this terminal is left unconnected the threshold is internally set (see

electrical characteristics).

5 SOFT START Soft Start Time Constant. A capacitor is connected between this terminal and ground

to define the soft start time constant. This capacitor also determines the average

short circuit output current.

6 INHIBIT INPUT TTL – Level Remote Inhibit. A logic high level on this input disables the device.

7 SYNC INPUT Multiple L296s are synchronized by connecting the pin 7 inputs together and omitting

the oscillator RC network on all but one device.

8 GROUND Common Ground Terminal

9 FREQUENCY

COMPENSATION A series RC network connected between this terminal and ground determines the

regulation loop gain characteristics.

10 FEEDBACK INPUT The Feedback Terminal on the Regulation Loop. The output is connected directly to

this terminal for 5.1V operation ; it is connected via a divider for higher voltages.

11 OSCILLATOR A parallel RC networki connected to this terminal determines the switching frequency.

This pin must be connected to pin 7 input when the internal oscillator is used.

12 RESET INPUT Input of the Reset Circuit. The threshold is roughly 5 V. It may be connected to the

feedback point or via a divider to the input.

13 RESET DELAY A capacitor connected between this terminal and ground determines the reset signal

delay time.

14 RESET OUTPUT Open collector reset signal output. This output is high when the supply is safe.

15 CROWBAR OUTPUT SCR gate drive output of the crowbar circuit.

BLOCK DIAGRAM

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CIRCUIT OPERATION

(refer to the block diagram)

The L296 and L296P are monolithic stepdown

switching regulatorsprovidingoutputvoltages from

5.1Vto 40V and delivering 4A.

Theregulationloopconsistsofasawtoothoscillator,

erroramplifier,comparatorandtheoutputstage.An

error signal is produced by comparing the output

voltagewithaprecise5.1Von-chipreference(zener

zaptrimmed to±2%).Thiserrorsignalisthencom-

paredwiththesawtoothsignalto generatethe fixed

frequencypulsewidthmodulatedpulseswhichdrive

theoutputstage.Thegainandfrequencystabilityof

theloopcanbeadjustedbyan externalRC network

connectedtopin9.Closingtheloopdirectlygivesan

outputvoltageof5.1V.Highervoltagesareobtained

byinserting a voltagedivider.

Outputovercurrents at switch on are preventedby

the soft start function. The error amplifier output is

initially clamped by the externalcapacitorCss and

allowedto rise, linearly, asthis capacitor is charged

bya constantcurrentsource.

Outputoverloadprotectionis providedin theformof

a current limiter. The load current is sensedby an

internal metal resistor connectedto a comparator.

When the loadcurrent exceedsa preset threshold

this comparator sets a flip flop which disables the

outputstageanddischargesthesoftstartcapacitor.

A second comparator resets the flip flop when the

voltage across the softstart capacitorhas fallen to

0.4V.The output stage is thus re-enabledand the

output voltage rises under control of the soft start

network.If theoverloadcondition is still presentthe

limiterwill triggeragain when the thresholdcurrent

is reached. The averageshort circuit current islim-

ited to a safe value by the dead time introduced by

the softstart network.

The reset circuit generates an output signal when

the supply voltage exceeds a threshold pro-

grammedbyan externaldivider. Theresetsignalis

generatedwitha delaytime programmed byan ex-

ternal capacitor. When the supply falls below the

threshold the reset output goes low immediately.

Thereset outputis anopen collector.

The scrowbar circuit sensesthe output voltageand

the crowbaroutput can providea currentof 100mA

toswitchonanexternalSCR. ThisSCRis triggered

when the output voltage exceeds the nominal by

20%. There is no internal connection between the

outputandcrowbar sense inputthereforethe crow-

bar can monitor either the input or the output.

ATTL -level inhibitinputisprovidedforapplications

suchasremoteon/offcontrol.Thisinputisactivated

byhighlogiclevel anddisablescircuitoperation.Af-

ter an inhibit the L296 restarts under control of the

soft startnetwork.

Thethermaloverload circuit disables circuit opera-

tion when the junction temperature reaches about

150 °C andhashysteresisto preventunstablecon-

ditions.

Figure 1 : Reset Output Waveforms

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Figure 2 : SoftStartWaveforms

Figure 3 : CurrentLimiter Waveforms

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

ViInput Voltage (pin 3) 50 V

Vi–V

2Input to Output Voltage Difference 50 V

V2Output DC Voltage

Output Peak Voltage at t = 0.1 µsec f = 200KHz –1

–7 V

12 Voltage at Pins 1, 12 10 V

V15 Voltage at Pin 15 15 V

V4,V

13 Voltage at Pins 4, 5, 7, 9 and 13 5.5 V

V10,V

6Voltage at Pins 10 and 6 7 V

V14 Voltage at Pin 14 (I14 ≤1 mA) Vi

I9Pin 9 Sink Current 1 mA

I11 Pin 11 Source Current 20 mA

I14 Pin 14 Sink Current (V14 < 5 V) 50 mA

Ptot Power Dissipation at Tcase ≤90 °C20W

stg Junction and Storage Temperature – 40 to 150 °C

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THERMAL DATA

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

Rth j-case Thermal Resistance Junction-case Max. 3 °C/W

Rth j-amb Thermal Resistance Junction-ambient Max. 35 °C/W

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

(refer to the test circuits Tj=25

C, Vi= 35V, unless otherwise specified)

Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit Fig.

DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS (pin 6 to GND unless otherwise specified)

VoOutput Voltage Range Vi= 46V, Io=1A V

ref 40 V 4

ViInput Voltage Range Vo=V

ref to 36V, Io≤3A 9 46 V 4

ViInput Voltage Range Note (1), Vo=V

REF to 36V Io=4A 46 V 4

∆V

oLine Regulation Vi=10V to 40V, Vo=V

ref,I

o=2A 15 50 mV 4

∆V

oLoad Regulation Vo=V

ref

Io=2Ato4A

o= 0.5A to 4A 10

15 30

mV 4

Vref Internal Reference Voltage (pin 10) Vi= 9V to 46V, Io= 2A 5 5.1 5.2 V 4

∆Vref

∆TAverage Temperature Coefficient

of Reference Voltage Tj=0°C to 125°C, Io= 2A 0.4 mV/°C

VdDropout Voltage Between Pin 2

and Pin 3 Io=4A

o=2A 2

1.3 3.2

2.1 V

I2L Current Limiting Threshold (pin 2) L296 - Pin 4 Open,

Vi= 9V to 40V, Vo=V

ref to 36V 4.5 7.5 A 4

L296P - Vi= 9V to 40V, Vo=V

ref

Pin 4 Open

RIim = 22kΩ5

2.5 7

4.5

SH Input Average Current Vi= 46V, Output Short-circuited 60 100 mA 4

ηEfficiency Io=3A

o=V

ref

Vo= 12V 75

SVR Supply Voltage Ripple Rejection ∆Vi=2V

rms,f

ripple = 100Hz

Vo=V

ref,I

o=2A 50 56 dB 4

f Switching Frequency 85 100 115 kHz 4

∆f

∆Vi

Voltage Stability of Switching

Frequency Vi= 9V to 46V 0.5 % 4

∆f

∆Tj

Temperature Stability of Switching

Frequency Tj=0°C to 125°C1%4

max Maximum Operating Switching

Frequency Vo=V

ref,I

o= 1A 200 kHz –

Tsd Thermal Shutdown Junction

Temperature Note (2) 135 145 °C–

DC CHARACTERISTICS

I3Q Quiescent Drain Current Vi= 46V, V7= 0V, S1 : B, S2 : B

V6=0V

6=3V 66

30 85

–I

2L Output Leakage Current Vi= 46V, V6= 3V, S1 : B, S2 : A,

V7=0V 2mA

Note (1) :Using min. 7 A schottky diode.

(2) :Guaranteed by design,not 100 % tested in production.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit Fig.

SOFT START

I5so Source Current V6= 0V, V5= 3V 80 130 150 µA6b

5si Sink Current V6= 3V, V5= 3V 50 70 120 µA6b

INHIBIT

V6L

V6H

Input Voltage

Low Level

High Level

Vi= 9V to 46V, V7= 0V,

S1 : B, S2 : B – 0.3

20.8

5.5

V6a

–I

Input Current

with Input Voltage

Low Level

High Level

Vi= 9V to 46V, V7= 0V,

S1 : B, S2 : B

V6= 0.8V

V6=2V 10

µA6a

ERROR AMPLIFIER

V9H High Level Output Voltage V10 = 4.7V, I9= 100µA,

S1 : A, S2 : A 3.5 V 6c

V9L Low Level Output Voltage V10 = 5.3V, I9= 100µA,

S1 : A, S2 : E 0.5 V 6c

I9si Sink Output Current V10 = 5.3V, S1 : A, S2 : B 100 150 µA6c

–I

9so Source Output Current V10 = 4.7V, S1 : A, S2 : D 100 150 µA6c

10 Input Bias Current V10 = 5.2V, S1 : B

V10 = 6.4V, S1 : B, L296P 2

210

10 µA

µA6c

GvDC Open Loop Gain V9= 1V to 3V, S1 : A, S2 : C 46 55 dB 6c

OSCILLATOR AND PWM COMPARATOR

–I

7Input Bias Current of

PWM Comparator V7= 0.5V to 3.5V 5 µA6a

–I

11 Oscillator Source Current V11 = 2V, S1 : A, S2 : B 5 mA

RESET

V12 R Rising Threshold Voltage Vi= 9V to 46V,

S1 : B, S2 : B

Vref

-150mV Vref

-100mV Vref

-50mV V6d

12 F Falling Threshold Voltage 4.75 Vref

-150mV Vref

-100mV V6d

13 D Delay Thershold Voltage V12 = 5.3V, S1 : A, S2 : B 4.3 4.5 4.7 V 6d

V13 H Delay Threshold Voltage

Hysteresis 100 mV 6d

V14 S Output Saturation Voltage I14 = 16mA, V12 = 4.7V, S1, S2 : B 0.4 V 6d

I12 Input Bias Current V12 =0VtoV

ref,S1:B,S2:B 1 3 µA6d

–I

13 so

I13 si Delay Source Current

Delay Sink Current

V13 = 3V, S1 : A, S2 : B

V12 = 5.3V

V12 = 4.7V 70

10 110 140 µA

I14 Output Leakage Current Vi= 46V, V12 = 5.3V, S1 : B, S2 : A 100 µA6d

CROWBAR

V1Input Threshold Voltage S1 : B 5.5 6 6.4 V 6b

V15 Output Saturation Voltage Vi= 9V to 46V, Vi= 5.4V,

I15 = 5mA, S1 : A 0.2 0.4 V 6b

I1Input Bias Current V1= 6V, S1 : B 10 µA6b

–I

15 Output Source Current Vi= 9V to 46V, V1= 6.5V,

V15 = 2V, S1 : B 70 100 mA 6b

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Figure 4 : DynamicTest Circuit

C7,C8 : EKR(ROE)

L1 : L = 300 µH at8 A Coretype : MAGNETICS58930 - A2 MPP

N°turns :43 Wire Gauge :1 mm (18 AWG) COGEMA 946044

(*) Minimumsuggested value (10 µF) toavoid oscillations. Ripple consideration leads to typical value of 1000 µF or higher.

Figure5 : PC.Board andComponent Layoutof the Circuit of Figure4 (1:1scale)

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Figure 6 : DC Test Circuits.

Figure 6a. Figure 6b.

Figure 6c.

Figure 6d.

1 - Set V10 FORV9=1V

2 - Change V10 to obtain V9=3V

3-G

V=DV9=2V

∆V10 ∆V10

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Figure 7 : QuienscentDrain Current vs. Supply

Voltage(0 %Duty Cycle - see fig. 6a). Figure 8 : QuienscentDrain Current vs.Supply

Voltage(100 % Duty Cyclesee fig. 6a).

Figure 9 : QuiescentDrain Current vs. Junction

Temperature (0 % DutyCycle -

seefig.6a).

Figure 10 : QuiescentDrain Current vs. Junction

Temperature(100 % Duty Cycle -

see fig. 6a).

Figure 11 : ReferenceVoltage (pin 10) vs. VI

(seefig. 4). Figure12: ReferenceVoltage(pin 10)vs. Junction

Temperature(see fig. 4).

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Figure 13 : OpenLoop FrequencyandPhase

Responseof Error Amplifier

(see fig. 6c).

Figure 14 : Switching Frequency vs. Input

Voltage(see fig.4).

Figure 15 : SwitchingFrequency vs. Junction

Temperature(seefig. 4). Figure 16 : Switching Frequency vs. R1

(see fig. 4).

Figure 17 : LineTransient Response(see fig.4). Figure 18 : Load Transient Response (see fig.4).

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Figure 19 : SupplyVoltageRipple Rejectionvs.

Frequency(see fig. 4). Figure 20 : DropoutVoltageBetweenPin3 and

Pin2 vs. Current at Pin 2.

Figure 21 : DropoutVoltageBetweenPin 3 and

Pin 2 vs. Junction Temperature. Figure 22 : Power DissipationDerating Curve.

Figure 23 : PowerDissipation(device only) vs.

Input Voltage. Figure 24 : Power Dissipation(device only)vs.

Inputvoltage.

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Figure 25 : PowerDissipation(device only) vs.

OutputVoltage(seefig. 4). Figure 26 : Power Dissipation(device only)vs.

OutputVoltage(see fig. 4).

Figure 28 : Efficiencyvs. OutputCurrent.

Figure 29 : Efficiency vs. OutputVoltage. Figure 30 : Efficiencyvs. OutputVoltage.

Figure27: VoltageandCurrentWaveformsatPin2

(seefig. 4).

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Figure 31 : CurrentLimiting Thresholdvs. Rpin 4

(L296Ponly). Figure32: Current LimitingThresholdvs. Junction

Temperature.

Figure 33 : CurrentLimiting Thresholdvs.

SupplyVoltage.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Figure 34 : TypicalApplicationCircuit.

(*) Minimum value (10 µF) to avoid oscillations ; ripple consideration leadsto typical value of 1000µF orhigher L1 : 58930 - MPP COGEMA

946044 ; GUP 20 COGEMA 946045

SUGGESTED INDUCTOR (L1)

Core Type No Turns Wire Gauge Air Gap

Magnetics 58930 – A2MPP 43 1.0 mm –

Thomson GUP 20 x 16 x 7 65 0.8 mm 1 mm

Siemens EC 35/17/10 (B6633& – G0500 – X127) 40 2 x 0.8 mm –

VOGT 250 µH Toroidal Coil, Part Number 5730501800

Resistor Values for Standard Output Voltages

V0R8 R7

12 V

15 V

18 V

24 V

4.7 KΩ

6.2 KΩ

9.1 KΩ

12 KΩ

18 KΩ

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Figure35 : P.C.Boardand Component Layoutof the Circuit of fig. 34 (1:1 scale)

SELECTION OF COMPONENT VALUES (see fig. 34)

Component Recommended

Value Purpose Allowed Rage Notes

Min. Max.

R2 –

100 kΩSet Input Voltage

Threshold for Reset. –220kΩR1/R2 Vi min

5−1

If output voltage is sensed R1 and

R2 may be limited and pin 12

connected to pin 10.

R3 4.3 kΩSets Switching Frequency 1 kΩ100kΩ

R4 10 kΩPull-down Resistor 22kΩMay be omitted and pin 6 grounded

if inhibit not used.

R5 15 kΩFrequency Compensation 10kΩ

R6 Collector Load For Reset

Output VO

0.05A Omitted if reset function not used.

R8 –

4.7 kΩDivider to Set Output

Voltage –

––

1kΩR7/R8 = VO−VREF

VREF -

Riim – Sets Current Limit Level 7.5kΩIf Riim is omitted and pin 4 left open

the current limit is internally fixed.

C1 10 µF Stability 2.2µF

C2 2.2 µF Sets Reset Delay – – Omitted if reset function not used.

C3 2.2 nF Sets Switching Frequency 1 nF 3.3nF

C4 2.2 µF Soft Start 1 µF – Also determines average short

circuit current.

C5 33 nF Frequency Compensation

C6 390 pF High Frequency

Compensation – – Not required for 5 V operation.

C7, C8

L1 100 µF

300 µHOutput Filter –

100µH–

Q1 Crowbar Protection The SCR must be able to withstand

the peak discharge current of the

output capacitor and the short

circuit current of the device.

D1 Recirculation Diode 7A Schottky or 35 ns trr Diode.

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Figure 36 : A Minimal5.1 V Fixed Regulator.Very Few Componentsare Required.

Figure 37 : 12 V/10 A Power Supply.

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Figure 38 : ProgrammablePowerSupply.

Vo= 5.1 to 15 V

Io= 4 A max. (min. load current = 100 mA)

ripple ≤20mV

load regulation (1 A to 4 A)= 10 mV(V o=5.1V)

lineregulation (220 V ±15 % and to Io= 3 A) = 15 mV(V o= 5.1 V)

Figure 39 : PreregulatorforDistributedSupplies.

(*)L2 and C2 are necessary to reduce the switching frequency spikes.

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Figure 40 : InMultiple SuppliesSeveralL296s

canbe SynchronizedAs Shown. Figure 41 : VoltageSensing for RemoteLoad.

Figure 42 : A 5.1V/15 V/24 V Multiple Supply. Notethe Synchronization of theThree L296s.

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Figure 43 : 5.1V/2APower SupplyusingExternal

Limiting CurrentResistor andCrow-

bar Protectionon the Supply Voltage

(L296Ponly)

SOFT-START AND REPETITIVE POWER-ON

Whenthedeviceisrepetitivelypowered-on,thesoft-

startcapacitor, CSS, must be dischargedrapidly to

ensurethateachstartis”soft”.Thiscanbeachieved

economicallyusingtheresetcircuit,asshowninFig-

ure44.

In this circuit thedividerR1, R2 connectedto pin 12

determines the minimum supply voltage, below

which theopencollectortransistoratthepin14out-

put discharges CSS.

Figure44

Figure 45

Figure 46

Theapproximatedischargetimesobtainedwith this

circuit are :

CSS (µF) tDIS (µs)

2.2

4.7

200

300

600

Ifthesetimesarestilltoolong,anexternalPNPtran-

sistor may be added, as shown in Figure45 ; with

this circuit discharge times of a few microseconds

may be obtained.

HOW TO OBTAIN BOTH RESET AND

POWER FAIL

Figure46illustrateshowitispossibletoobtainatthe

same time both the power fail and reset functions

simply by addingonediode(D) andoneresistor(R).

In this case the Reset delay time (pin 13) can only

start when theoutputvoltageis VO≥VREF - 100mV

and the voltageaccross R2 is higherthan 4.5V.

With thehysteresisresistor itis possibletofix thein-

put pin 12 hysteresis in order to increaseimmunity

to the 100Hz ripple present on the supplyvoltage.

Moreover, the power fail and reset delay time are

automaticallylocked to the soft-start.Soft-startand

delayedresetare thustwo sequentialfunctions.

The hysteresis resistor should be In the range of

aboit 100kΩandthe pull-up resistor of 1 to 2.2kΩ.

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PMMUL15V.EPS

MULTIWATT15 VERTICAL PACKAGE MECHANICAL DATA

Dimensions Millimeters Inches

Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.

A 5 0.197

B 2.65 0.104

C 1.6 0.063

D 1 0.039

E 0.49 0.55 0.019 0.022

F 0.66 0.75 0.026 0.030

G 1.14 1.27 1.4 0.045 0.050 0.055

G1 17.57 17.78 17.91 0.692 0.700 0.705

H1 19.6 0.772

H2 20.2 0.795

L 22.1 22.6 0.870 0.890

L1 22 22.5 0.866 0.886

L2 17.65 18.1 0.695 0.713

L3 17.25 17.5 17.75 0.679 0.689 0.699

L4 10.3 10.7 10.9 0.406 0.421 0.429

L7 2.65 2.9 0.104 0.114

M 4.2 4.3 4.6 0.165 0.169 0.181

M1 4.5 5.08 5.3 0.177 0.200 0.209

S 1.9 2.6 0.075 0.102

S1 1.9 2.6 0.075 0.102

Dia. 1 3.65 3.85 0.144 0.152

MUL15V.TBL

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L4960

2.5APOWER SWITCHING REGULATOR

2.5AOUTPUTCURRENT

5.1V TO 40V OPUTPUT VOLTAGE RANGE

PRECISE (±2%)ON-CHIP REFERENCE

HIGHSWITCHING FREQUENCY

VERYHIGH EFFICIENCY (UPTO 90%)

VERY FEW EXTERNALCOMPONENTS

SOFTSTART

INTERNAL LIMITING CURRENT

THERMAL SHUTDOWN

DESCRIPTION

The L4960 is a monolithicpower switching regula-

tor delivering2.5A at avoltage variable from 5V to

40V in stepdown configuration.

Featuresof thedevice include currentlimiting, soft

start,thermal protection and 0 to 100% duty cycle

for continuousoperation mode.

April 1995

ORDERING NUMBERS: L4960 (Vertical)

L4960H (Horizontal)

HEPTAWATT

BLOCK DIAGRAM

TheL4960is mountedinaHeptawattplasticpower

package and requires very few external compo-

nents.

Efficient operation at switching frequencies up to

150KHz allows a reductionin the size and cost of

externalfilter components.

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PIN CONNECTION (Top view)

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N°NAME FUNCTION

1 SUPPLY VOLTAGE Unregulated voltage input. An internal regulator powers the

internal logic.

2 FEEDBACK INPUT The feedback terminal of the regulation loop. The output is

connected directly to this terminal for 5.1V operation; it is

connected via a dividerfor higher voltages.

3 FREQUENCY

COMPENSATION A series RC network connected between this terminal and

ground determines the regulation loop gain characteristics.

4 GROUND Common ground terminal.

5 OSCILLATOR A parallel RC network connected to this terminal determines the

switching frequency.

6 SOFT START Soft start time constant. A capacitor is connected between this

terminal and ground to define the soft start time constant. This

capacitor also determines the average short circuit output

current.

7 OUTPUT Regulator output.

PIN FUNCTIONS

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

V1Input voltage 50 V

V1-V

7Input to output voltage difference 50 V

V7Negative output DC voltage -1 V

Negative output peak voltage at t = 0.1µs; f = 100KHz -5 V

V3,V

6Voltage at pin 3 and 6 5.5 V

V2Voltage at pin 2 7V

Pin 3 sink current 1 mA

I5Pin 5 source current 20 mA

Ptot Power dissipation at Tcase ≤90°C15 W

Tj,T

stg Junction and storage temperature -40 to 150 °C

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

L4960

Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit

DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS

VoOutput voltage range Vi= 46V Io=1A V

ref 40 V

ViInput voltage range Vo=V

ref to 36V Io= 2.5A 9 46 V

∆VoLine regulation Vi= 10V to 40V Vo=V

ref Io=1A 15 50 mV

∆V

oLoad regulation Vo=V

ref Io= 0.5Ato 2A 10 30 mV

Vref Internal reference voltage

(pin 2) Vi= 9V to 46V Io= 1A 5 5.1 5.2 V

∆Vref

∆TAverage temperature

coefficient of refer voltage Tj=0°C to 125°C

Io=1A 0.4 mV/°C

VdDropout voltage Io= 2A 1.4 3 V

Iom Maximum operating load

current Vi= 9V to 46V

Vo=V

ref to 36V 2.5 A

I7L Current limiting threshold

(pin 7) Vi= 9V to 46V

Vo=V

ref to 36V 3 4.5 A

ISH Input average current Vi= 46V; output short-circuit 30 60 mA

ηEfficiency f = 100KHz Vo=V

ref 75 %

Io=2A V

o= 12V 85 %

SVR Supply voltage ripple

rejection ∆Vi=2V

rms

fripple = 100Hz

Vo=V

ref Io = 1A

50 56 dB

f Switching frequency 85 100 115 KHz

∆f

∆Vi

Voltage stability of

switching frequency Vi= 9V to 46V 0.5 %

∆f

∆Tj

Temperature stability of

switching frequency Tj=0°C to 125°C1%

max Maximum operating

switching frequency Vo=V

ref Io= 2A 120 150 KHz

Tsd Thermal shutdown

junction temperature 150 °C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Refer to the test circuit, Tj=25°C, Vi= 35V, unless otherwise

specified)

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

Rth j-case Thermalresistance junction-case max 4 °C/W

Rth j-amb Thermalresistance junction-ambient max 50 °C/W

THERMAL DATA

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Symbol Parameter TestConditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit

DC CHARACTERISTICS

I1Q Quiescent draincurrent 100% duty cycle

pins 5 and 7 open Vi= 46V

30 40 mA

0% duty cycle 15 20 mA

-I7L Output leakagecurrent 0% duty cycle 1 mA

SOFT START

I6SO Source current 100 140 180 µA

I6SI Sink current 50 70 120 µA

ERROR AMPLIFIER

V3H High leveloutput voltage V2= 4.7V I3= 100µA3.5 V

V3L Low leveloutput voltage V2= 5.3V I3= 100µA0.5 V

I3SI Sink output current V2= 5.3V 100 150 µA

-I3SO Source outputcurrent V2= 4.7V 100 150 µA

I2Input bias current V2= 5.2V 2 10 µA

GvDC open loop gain V3=1Vto3V 46 55 dB

OSCILLATOR

-I5Oscillator source current 5 mA

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

L4960

CIRCUIT OPERATION (refer to the block diagram)

TheL4960isamonolithicstepdownswitchingregu-

latorprovidingoutputvoltagesfrom5.1Vto40Vand

delivering 2.5A.

The regulation loop consistsof a sawtooth oscilla-

tor, error amplifier, comparator and the output

stage.An errorsignalisproducedbycomparingthe

output voltage with a precise 5.1V on-chip refer-

ence (zener zap trimmedto ±2%).

Thiserrorsignalisthencomparedwiththesawtooth

signal to generatethe fixedfrequency pulse width

modulatedpulseswhich drivethe output stage.

The gain andfrequency stability of the loop can be

adjusted by an external RC network connected to

pin 3. Closing the loop directly gives an output

voltage of 5.1V. Higher voltages are obtained by

inserting a voltage divider.

Outputovercurrents at switch on are preventedby

the soft start function. The error amplifier output is

initially clamped by the external capacitor Css and

allowedto rise, linearly,asthiscapacitorischarged

by a constantcurrent source. Output overloadpro-

tection is providedin the form of a current limiter.

The load current is sensed by an internal metal

resistor connectedto a comparator. Whenthe load

currentexceedsa presetthresholdthiscomparator

sets a flip flop which disables the output stageand

dischargesthe soft startcapacitor. A second com-

parator resets the flipflop when the voltage across

the soft start capacitorhas fallen to 0.4V.

The output stage is thus re-enabled and the output

voltage risesunder controlof the soft startnetwork.

If the overload condition is still present the limiter

will trigger again when the threshold current is

reached.Theaverageshortcircuitcurrentislimited

to a safe value by the dead time introduced by the

softstart network.The thermaloverload circuit dis-

ables circuit operation when the junction tempera-

ture reaches about 150°C and has hysteresis to

preventunstable conditions.

Figure 1. Soft start waveforms

Figure 2. Current limiter waveforms

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Figure 4. Quiescent drain

current vs.supply voltage (0%

duty cycle)

Figure 5. Quiescent drain

current vs. supply voltage

(100% duty cycle)

Figure 6. Quiescent drain

current vs. junction tem-

perature (0% duty cycle)

Figure 3. Test and applicationcircuit

C6, C7: EKR (ROE)

L1 = 150µH at 5A(COGEMA 946042)

CORE TYPE: MAGNETICS 58206-A2 MPP

N°TURNS 45, WIRE GAUGE: 0.8mm (20 AWG)

L4960

Figure 7. Quiescent drain

current vs. junction tem-

perature (100% duty cycle)

Figure 8. Reference voltage

(pin 2) vs. ViFigure 9. Reference voltage

versus junction temperature

(pin 2)

Figure 10. Open loop fre-

quency and phase responde

of error amplifier

Figure 11. Switching fre-

quency vs. input voltage Figure 12. Switching fre-

quency vs. junction tem-

perature

Figure 13. Switching fre-

quencyvs.R2(seetest circuit) Figure 14. Line transient

response Figure 15. Load transient

response

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Figure 16. Supply voltage

ripple rejection vs. frequency Figure 17. Dropout voltage

between pin 1 and pin 7 vs.

current at pin 7

Figure 18. Dropout voltage

between pin 1 and 7 vs.

junction temperature

Figure 19. Power dissipation

derating curve Figure 20. Efficiency vs.

output current Figure 21. Efficiency vs.

output current

Figure 22. Efficiency vs.

output current Figure 23. Efficiency vs.

output voltage

L4960

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Figure 24. Typical application circuit

C1,C

: EKR (ROE)

D1: BYW80 OR 5ASCHOTTKY DIODE

SUGGESTED INDUCTOR: L1= 150µHat5A

CORE TYPE: MAGNETICS 58206- A2 -MPP

N°TURNS: 45, WIRE GAUGE: 0.8mm (20 AWG), COGEMA 946042

U15/GUP15: N°TURNS: 60, WIRE GAUGE: 0.8mm (20 AWG), AIR GAP: 1mm, COGEMA 969051.

Figure 25. P.C. board and component layout of

the Fig. 24 (1 : 1 scale)

Resistor values for

standard output voltages

VoR3 R4

12V

15V

18V

24V

4.7KΩ

6.2KΩ

9.1KΩ

12KΩ

18KΩ

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Figure 26. A minimal 5.1V fixed regulator; Very few component are required

* COGEMA946042 (TOROID CORE)

969051 (U15 CORE)

** EKR (ROE)

Figure 27. Programmable power supply

Vo= 5.1V to 15V

Io= 2.5Amax

Loadregulation (1A to 2A) = 10mV (Vo= 5.1V)

L4960

APPLICATION INFORMATION (continued)

Figure 28. Microcomputer supply with + 5.1V, -5V, +12V and -12V outputs

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APPLICATION INFORMATION (continued)

Figure 29. DC-DC converter5.1V/4A,±12V/2.5A;a suggestionhowtosynchronize anegativeoutput

L1, L3 = COGEMA946042 (969051)

L2 = COGEMA 946044 (946045)

D1,D

3= BYW80

Figure 30. - In multiple supplies several L4960s can besynchronizedas shown

L4960

APPLICATION INFORMATION (continued)

Figure 31. Regulator for distributed supplies

MOUNTING INSTRUCTION

Thepowerdissipatedinthecircuitmustberemoved

by addingan external heatsink.

Thanks to the Heptawatt package attaching the

hetsink is very simple, a screw or a compression

spring (clip)being sufficient. Betweenthe heatsink

and thepackageit isbettertoinserta layerofsilicon

grease, to optimize the thermal contact, no electri-

cal isolationis needed between the two surfaces.

Figure 32. Mounting example

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DIM. mm inch

MIN. TYP. MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX.

A 4.8 0.189

C 1.37 0.054

D 2.4 2.8 0.094 0.110

D1 1.2 1.35 0.047 0.053

E 0.35 0.55 0.014 0.022

F 0.6 0.8 0.024 0.031

F1 0.9 0.035

G 2.41 2.54 2.67 0.095 0.100 0.105

G1 4.91 5.08 5.21 0.193 0.200 0.205

G2 7.49 7.62 7.8 0.295 0.300 0.307

H2 10.4 0.409

H3 10.05 10.4 0.396 0.409

L 16.97 0.668

L1 14.92 0.587

L2 21.54 0.848

L3 22.62 0.891

L5 2.6 3 0.102 0.118

L6 15.1 15.8 0.594 0.622

L7 6 6.6 0.236 0.260

M 2.8 0.110

M1 5.08 0.200

Dia 3.65 3.85 0.144 0.152

HEPTAWATT PACKAGE MECHANICAL DATA

L4960

Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics assumes no responsibility for the

consequences of use of such information nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No

license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics. Specifications mentioned

in this publication are subject to change without notice. This publication supersedes and replaces all information previously supplied.

SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics products arenot authorized for useas critical components in life supportdevices or systems without express

written approvalof SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics.

SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics GROUP OF COMPANIES

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L4960

L4962

1.5APOWER SWITCHING REGULATOR

1.5AOUTPUTCURRENT

5.1VTO 40V OUTPUT VOLTAGE RANGE

PRECISE (±2%) ON-CHIP REFERENCE

HIGH SWITCHING FREQUENCY

VERYHIGH EFFICIENCY (UP TO 90%)

VERYFEW EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

SOFTSTART

INTERNALLIMITINGCURRENT

THERMAL SHUTDOWN

DESCRIPTION

The L4962is a monolithic powerswitching regula-

tor delivering 1.5A at a voltagevariable from5V to

40Vin stepdown configuration.

Featuresof the device include current limiting, soft

start,thermal protection and 0 to 100% duty cycle

for continuousoperating mode.

March 1996

ORDERING NUMBERS : L4962/A(12+2+2Powerdip)

L4962E/A (Heptawatt)

L4962EH/A (Horizontal

Heptawatt)

TheL4962ismountedina16-leadPowerdipplastic

packageandHeptawattpackageandrequiresvery

few externalcomponents.

Efficient operation at switching frequencies up to

150KHz allows a reduction in the size and cost of

externalfilter components.

HEPTAWATT

POWERDIP

(12 + 2 + 2)

BLOCK DIAGRAM

Pin X = Powerdip

Pin (X) = Heptawatt

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PIN CONNECTION (Top view)

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Symbol Parameter Heptawatt Powerdip

Rth j-case Thermal resistance junction-case max 4°C/W -

Rth j-pins Thermal resistance junction-pins max - 14°C/W

Rth j-amb Thermal resistance junction-ambient max 50°C/W 80°C/W*

* Obtained with the GND pins soldered to printed circuit with minimized copper area.

THERMAL DATA

HEPTAWATT POWERDIP NAME FUNCTION

1 7 SUPPLY VOLTAGE Unregulated voltage input. An internal regulator powers

the internallogic.

2 10 FEEDBACK INPUT The feedback terminal of theregulation loop. The output

is connected directly to this terminal for 5.1V operation;

it is connected via a divider for higher voltages.

3 11 FREQUENCY

COMPENSATION A series RC network connected between this terminal

and ground determines the regulation loop gain

characteristics.

PIN FUNCTIONS

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

V7Inputvoltage 50 V

V7-V

2Inputto output voltagedifference 50 V

V2Negativeoutput DC voltage -1 V

Output peak voltage at t = 0.1µs; f = 100KHz -5 V

V11,V

15 Voltage at pin 11,15 5.5 V

V10 Voltage at pin 10 7 V

I11 Pin 11 sink current 1 mA

I14 Pin 14 source current 20 mA

Ptot Power dissipation at Tpins ≤90°C (Powerdip)

Tcase ≤90°C (Heptawatt) 4.3

15 W

Tj,T

stg Junctionand storage temperature -40 to 150 °C

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

L4962

Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit

DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS

VoOutput voltage range Vi= 46V Io=1A V

ref 40 V

ViInput voltage range Vo=V

ref to 36V Io= 1.5A 9 46 V

∆VoLine regulation Vi= 10V to 40V Vo=V

ref Io=1A 15 50 mV

∆V

oLoad regulation Vo=V

ref Io= 0.5A to 1.5A 8 20 mV

Vref Internal reference voltage

(pin 10) Vi= 9V to 46V Io= 1A 5 5.1 5.2 V

∆Vref

∆TAverage temperature

coefficient of refer. voltage Tj=0°C to 125°C

Io=1A 0.4 mV/°C

VdDropout voltage Io= 1.5A 1.5 2 V

Iom Maximum operating load

current Vi= 9V to 46V

Vo=V

ref to 36V 1.5 A

I2L Current limiting threshold

(pin 2) Vi= 9V to 46V

Vo=V

ref to 36V 2 3.3 A

ISH Input average current Vi= 46V; output short-circuit 15 30 mA

ηEfficiency f = 100KHz Vo=V

ref 70 %

Io=1A V

o= 12V 80 %

SVR Supply voltage ripple

rejection ∆Vi=2V

rms

fripple = 100Hz

Vo=V

ref Io = 1A

50 56 dB

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Refer to the test circuit, Tj=25°C, Vi= 35V, unless otherwise

specified)

HEPTAWATT POWERDIP NAME FUNCTION

4 4, 5, 12, 13 GROUND Common ground terminal.

5 14 OSCILLATOR A parallel RC network connected to this terminal

determines the switching frequency. This pin must be

connected to pin 7 input when the internal oscillator is

used.

6 15 SOFT START Soft start time constant. A capacitor is connected

between this terminal and ground to define the soft start

time constant. This capacitor also determines the

average short circuit output current.

7 2 OUTPUT Regulator output.

1, 3,6,

8, 9, 16 N.C.

PIN FUNCTIONS (cont’d)

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Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit

DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS (cont’d)

f Switching frequency 85 100 115 KHz

∆f

∆ViVoltagestability of

switching frequency Vi= 9V to 46V 0.5 %

∆f

∆TjTemperature stability of

switching frequency Tj=0°C to 125°C1%

max Maximum operating

switching frequency Vo=V

ref Io= 1A 120 150 KHz

Tsd Thermal shutdown

junction temperature 150 °C

DC CHARACTERISTICS

I7Q Quiescent drain current 100% duty cycle

pins 2 and 14 open Vi= 46V

30 40 mA

0% duty cycle 15 20 mA

-I2L Output leakage current 0% duty cycle 1 mA

SOFTSTART

I15SO Source current 100 140 180 µA

I15SI Sink current 50 70 120 µA

ERROR AMPLIFIER

V11H High level output voltage V10 = 4.7V I11 = 100µA 3.5 V

V11L Low level output voltage V10 = 5.3V I11 = 100µA 0.5 V

I11SI Sink output current V10 = 5.3V 100 150 µA

-I11SO Source output current V10 = 4.7V 100 150 µA

I10 Input bias current V10 = 5.2V 2 10 µA

GvDC open loop gain V11 =1Vto3V 46 55 dB

OSCILLATOR

-I14 Oscillator source current 5 mA

ELECTRICALCHARACTERISTICS (continued)

L4962

CIRCUIT OPERATION (refer tothe block diagram)

TheL4962isamonolithicstepdownswitchingregu-

latorprovidingoutputvoltagesfrom5.1Vto40Vand

delivering 1.5A.

The regulation loop consistsof a sawtoothoscilla-

tor, error amplifier, comparator and the output

stage.Anerrorsignalisproducedbycomparingthe

output voltage with a precise 5.1V on-chip refer-

ence (zenerzap trimmed to ±2%).

Thiserrorsignalisthencomparedwiththesawtooth

signal to generate the fixed frequency pulse width

modulatedpulses which drive the output stage.

The gain and frequencystability of theloop can be

adjusted by an external RC network connected to

pin 11. Closing the loop directly gives an output

voltage of 5.1V. Higher voltages are obtained by

inserting a voltagedivider.

Output overcurrents at switch on are prevented by

the soft start function. The error amplifier output is

initially clamped by the external capacitor Css and

allowedto rise, linearly,as this capacitoris charged

by a constant currentsource. Output overloadpro-

tection is provided in the form of a current limiter.

The load current is sensed by an internal metal

resistorconnectedto a comparator.When theload

current exceedsa presetthresholdthis comparator

sets a flip flop which disables the output stage and

dischargesthe soft start capacitor. Asecond com-

parator resets the flip flop when the voltage across

the soft start capacitorhas fallento 0.4V.

The output stage is thus re-enabledand theoutput

voltagerises undercontrolof thesoftstart network.

If the overload condition is still present the limiter

will trigger again when the threshold current is

reached.Theaverageshortcircuitcurrentis limited

to a safevalue by the dead time introducedby the

soft start network.The thermal overload circuit dis-

ables circuit operation when the junction tempera-

ture reaches about 150°C and has hysteresis to

prevent unstableconditions.

Figure 1. Softstart waveforms

Figure 2. Current limiter waveforms

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Figure 4. Quiescent drain

currentvs.supplyvoltage(0%

duty cycle)

Figure 5. Quiescent drain

current vs. supply voltage

(100% duty cycle)

Figure 6. Quiescent drain

current vs. junction tem-

perature (0% duty cycle)

Figure 3. Test and applicationcircuit (Powerdip)

1) D1: BYW98 or 3A Schottky diode, 45V of VRRM;

2) L1: CORE TYPE- MAGNETICS 58120 - A2 MPP

N°TURNS 45, WIRE GAUGE: 0.8mm (20 AWG)

3) C6,C

: ROE, EKR 220µF 40V

L4962

Figure 7. Quiescent drain

current vs. junction tem-

perature(100% duty cycle)

Figure 8. Reference voltage

(pin 10) vs. Virdip) vs. ViFigure 9. Reference voltage

(pin 10 ) vs. junction tem-

perature

Figure 10. Open loop fre-

quency and phase re- sponse

of error amplifier

Figure 11. Switching fre-

quency vs. input voltage Figure 12. Switching fre-

quency vs. junction tem-

perature

Figure 13. Switching fre-

quencyvs.R2(seetestcircuit) Figure 15. Load transient

response

Figure 14. Line transient

response

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Figure 16. Supply voltage

ripple rejectionvs. frequency Figure 17. Dropout voltage

between pin 7 and pin 2 vs.

current at pin 2

Figure 18. Dropout voltage

between pin 7 and 2 vs.

junction temperature

Figure 19. Efficiency vs.

output current Figure 20. Efficiency vs.

output current Figure 21. Efficiency vs.

output current

Figure 22. Efficiency vs.

output voltage Figure 23. Efficiency vs.

output voltage Figure 24. Maximum allow-

able power dissipationvs.am-

bient temperature(Powerdip)

L4962

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Figure 25. Typical application circuit

C1,C

: EKR (ROE)

D1: BYW98 OR VISK340 (SCHOTTKY)

SUGGESTED INDUCTORS: (L1) = MAGNETICS 58120 - A2MPP- 45 TURNS - WIRE GAUGE 0.8mm (20AWG)

COGEMA946043

OR U15, GUP15, 60 TURNS 1mm, AIR GAP 0.8mm (20 AWG) - COGEMA969051.

Figure 26. P.C.board and component layout of the circuit of Fig. 25 (1 : 1 scale)

Resistor valuesfor

standard output 7 voltages

VoR3 R4

12V

15V

18V

24V

4.7KΩ

6.2KΩ

9.1KΩ

12KΩ

18KΩ

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APPLICATION INFORMATION (continued)

Figure 27. - Aminimal 5.1V fixed regulator; Veryfew component arerequired

* COGEMA946043 (TOROID CORE)

969051 (U15 CORE)

** EKR (ROE)

Figure 28. Programmablepower supply

Vo= 5.1V to 15V

Io= 1.5Amax

Load regulation (0.5A to 1.5A) = 10mV (Vo= 5.1V)

Line regulation (220V ±15% and to Io= 1A) = 15mV (Vo= 5.1V)

L4962

APPLICATION INFORMATION (continued)

Figure 29. DC-DC converter 5.1V/4A,±12V/1A.A suggestion how to synchronize a negative output

L1, L3 = COGEMA 946043 (969051)

L2 = COGEMA946044 (946045)

Figure 30. In multiple suppliesseveral

L4962s can be synchronizedas shown Figure 31. Preregulator for distributedsupplies

* L2 and C2 are necessary to reduce the switchingfrequency spikes

when linear regulators are remote from L4962

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTION

The Rth-j-amb of the L4962 can be reduced by

solderingtheGND pinsto a suitablecopperareaof

the printed circuit board (Fig. 32).

The diagram of figure 33 shows the Rth-j-amb as a

function of the side ”l” of two equal square copper

areashavingthethicknessof35µ(1.4mils). During

soldering the pins temperature must not exceed

260°C and the soldering time must not be longer

than 12 seconds.

The external heatsink or printed circuit copper are

must be connected to electrical ground.

Figure 32.Exampleof P.C.boardcopperareawhichis used

as heatsink Figure 33. Maximum dissipable

power and junction to ambient

thermal resistance vs. side ”l”

L4962

DIM. mm inch

MIN. TYP. MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX.

a1 0.51 0.020

B 0.85 1.40 0.033 0.055

b 0.50 0.020

b1 0.38 0.50 0.015 0.020

D 20.0 0.787

E 8.80 0.346

e 2.54 0.100

e3 17.78 0.700

F 7.10 0.280

I 5.10 0.201

L 3.30 0.130

Z 1.27 0.050

POWERDIPPACKAGE MECHANICAL DATA

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DIM. mm inch

MIN. TYP. MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX.

A 4.8 0.189

C 1.37 0.054

D 2.4 2.8 0.094 0.110

D1 1.2 1.35 0.047 0.053

E 0.35 0.55 0.014 0.022

F 0.6 0.8 0.024 0.031

F1 0.9 0.035

G 2.41 2.54 2.67 0.095 0.100 0.105

G1 4.91 5.08 5.21 0.193 0.200 0.205

G2 7.49 7.62 7.8 0.295 0.300 0.307

H2 10.4 0.409

H3 10.05 10.4 0.396 0.409

L 16.97 0.668

L1 14.92 0.587

L2 21.54 0.848

L3 22.62 0.891

L5 2.6 3 0.102 0.118

L6 15.1 15.8 0.594 0.622

L7 6 6.6 0.236 0.260

M 2.8 0.110

M1 5.08 0.200

Dia 3.65 3.85 0.144 0.152

HEPTAWATT PACKAGE MECHANICAL DATA

L4962

Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics assumes no responsibility for the

consequences of use of such information nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No

license is grantedby implication orotherwise under anypatent or patent rights of SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics. Specifications mentioned

in this publication are subject to change without notice. This publication supersedes and replaces all information previously supplied.

SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics products are notauthorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without express

written approval of SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics.

SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics GROUP OF COMPANIES

Australia - Brazil -France - Germany- Hong Kong - Italy - Japan - Korea - Malaysia - Malta - Morocco - The Netherlands - Singapore -

Spain - Sweden- Switzerland - Taiwan- Thaliand - United Kingdom - U.S.A.

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L4962

L4963

L4963D

1.5ASWITCHING REGULATOR

October 1991

Thisisadvanced informationon anewproduct now in development or underogin evaluation. Details aresubject tochange withoutnotice.

1.5AOUTPUTLOADCURRENT

5.1 TO 36V OUTPUT VOLTAGERANGE

DISCONTINUOUS VARIABLE FREQUENCY

MODE

PRECISE (+/–2%) ON CHIP REFERENCE

VERYHIGH EFFICIENCY

VERYFEW EXTERNALCOMPONENTS

NO FREQ. COMPENSATION REQUIRED

RESET AND POWER FAIL OUTPUT FOR MI-

CROPROCESSOR

INTERNALCURRENT LIMITING

THERMAL SHUTDOWN

DESCRIPTION

The L4963is a monolithicpower switching regulator

delivering1.5Aat5.1V.The outputvoltageis adjust-

able from 5.1V to 36V, working in discontinuous

variable frequency mode. Features of the device

include remote inhibit, internal current limiting and

thermal protection, reset and power fail outputs for

microprocessor.

BLOCKDIAGRAM

Powerdip12+3+3 SO20

ORDERING NUMBERS:

L4963W L4963D

The L4963is mounted in a 12+3+3lead Powerdip

(L4963) and SO20 large (L4963D) plastic pack-

ages and requires very few external components.

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

SO20 Powerdip

ViInput Voltage (pin 1 and pin 3 connected togheter) 47 V

V3–V2Input to Output VoltageDifference 47 V

V2Negative Output DC Voltage –1 V

V2Negative Output Peak Voltageat t=0.2 µs, f=50kHz –5 V

V8V7Power FailInput 25 V

V9,V

11 V8,V

10 Reset and Power Fail Output Vi

V10 V9Reset Delay Input 5.5 V

V13,V

18 V12,V

16 Feedback and Inhibit Inputs 7V

19,V

20 V17,V

18 Oscillator Inputs 5.5 V

Ptot TotalPower Dissipation Tpins ≤90°C (Power DIP)

(Tamb =70°C no copper area on PCB)

(Tamb =70°C, 4cm2copper area on PCB)

1.3

Tstg,T

jStorage & JunctionTemperature

(Tamb = 70°C 6cm2copper area on PCB) –40 to 150

1.45 °C

Ptot TotalPower Dissipation Tpins ≤90°C (SO20L) 4W

PIN CONNECTION (top view)

Powerdip18

SO20

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PIN FUNCTIONS

SO20L Power DIP Name Description

SIGNAL SUPPLY VOLTAGE Must be Connected to pin 3

2 2 OUTPUT Regulator output

SUPPLY VOLTAGE Unregulated voltage input. An internal regulator

powers the internal logic.

4, 5, 6, 7

14, 15, 16, 17 4, 5, 6

13, 14, 15 GROUND Common ground terminal

POWER FAILINPUT Input of the power fail circuit. The threshold can be

modified introducing an externalvoltage divider

between the Supply Voltageand GND.

POWER FAILOUTPUT Open collector power fail signal output. This output

is high when the supplyvoltage is safe.

10 9 RESET DELAY Acapacitor connected between this terminal and

ground determines the reset signal delay time.

11 10 RESET OUTPUT Open collector reset signal output. This output is

high when the output voltage value is correct.

12 11 REFERENCE VOLTAGE Reference voltage output.

13 12 FEEDBACK INPUT Feedback terminal of the regulation loop.

The output is connected directly to this terminal for

5.1V operation; it is connected via a divider for

higher voltages.

18 16 INHIBIT INPUT TTLlevel remote inhibit. A logic low level on this

input disables the device.

19 17 C OSCILLATOR Oscillator waveform. A capacitor connected

between this terminal and ground modifies the

maximum oscillator frequency.

20 18 R OSCILLATOR FREQ. Aresistor connected betweenthis terminal and

ground defines the maximum switching frequency.

THERMAL DATA

Symbol Parameter SO20 Powerdip Unit

Rth j-pins Thermal Resistance Junction to Pins max. 15 12 °C/W

Rth j-amb Thermal Resistance Junction to Ambient (*) max. 85 80 °C/W

(*) See Fig. 28

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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION (Refer to Block Dia-

gram)

The L4963 is a monolithic stepdown regulatorpro-

viding 1.5A at 5.1V working in discontinuousvari-

able frequency mode. In normal operation the

device resonatesata frequencydepending primar-

ily on the inductance value, the input and output

voltage and theloadcurrent. Themaximum switch-

ing howevercan be limited byaninternaloscillator,

which can be programmed by only one external

resistor.

The fondamental regulation loop consists of two

comparators, a precision 5.1V on-chip reference

and adrive latch. Briefly the operation is as follows:

when the choke ends its discharge the catch free-

wheeling recirculation filter diode begins to come

out of forward conductionso the output voltage of

the device approaches ground. When the output

voltagereaches–0.1Vtheinternalcomparatorsets

the latch and the power stage is turned on. Then

the inductor current rises linearly until the voltage

sensed at the feedback input reaches the 5.1V

reference.

The second comparator then resets the latch and

the output stage is turned off. The current in the

choke falls linearly until it is fully discharged, then

the cyclerepeats.Closing the loop directlygivesan

output voltage of 5.1V. Higher output voltages are

obtained by inserting a voltage divider and this

method of controlrequires no frequencycompen-

sation network. At output voltages greater than

5.1V the availableoutput current must be derated

due to the increased power dissipation of the de-

vice.

Outputoverload protectionis provided byan inter-

nal current limiter. The load currentis sensed by a

on-chip metal resistor connected to a comparator

which resetsthe latchandturnsoff the powerstage

in overloadcondition.The reset circuits (see fig. 1)

generates an output high signal when the output

voltage value is correct. It has an open collector

output and the output signal delay time can be

programmed with an external capacitor. A power-

fail circuit is also available and is used to monitor

the supply voltage. Its output goes high when the

supplyvoltagereachesapre-programmedtreshold

set by a voltagedividerto its inputfrom thesupply

to ground. With the input left open the thresholdis

approximately equal to 5.1V. The output of the

powerfail is anopen collector.

ATTLlevel inhibit isprovided for applicationssuch

as remote on/off control. This input is activatedby

a low logic level and disables circuits operation.

The thermal overload circuit disables the device

when thejunction temperature is about 150°C and

has hysteresisto preventunstable conditions.

Figure 1: Reset and Power Fail Function

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTIC (Refer to the test circuit Vi=30VT

j=25°C unless otherwise specified)

Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit Fig.

DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS

VoOutput Voltage Range Vi= 46V Io= 0.5A Vref 36 V 2

ViInputVoltage Range Vo=V

ref to 36V Io= 0.5A 946V2

12 Feedback Voltage Vi= 9 to 46V Io= 0.5A 5 5.1 5.2 V 2

I12 InputBias Current Vi= 15V V12 =6V

17f =5V 520µA3a

OS12 InputOffsetVoltage 5 10 mV 3a

∆VoLineRegulation Vi= 9 to 46V Vo=V

ref

Io= 0.5A 15 50 mV 2

∆VoLoadRegulation Vo=V

ref

Io= 0.5 to 1.5A 15 45 mV 2

VdDropoutVoltage Between

pin 3 and pin 2 I2=3A

i= 20V 1.5 2 V 2

I2L Current Limiting Vi= 9 to 46V

Vo=V

ref to 28V 3.5 6.5 A 2

IoMaximum Operating Load

Current Vi= 9 to 46V Vo=V

ref 1.5 A 2

SVR SupplyVoltage Ripple

Rejection Vi= 2Vrms Vo=V

ref

fripple= 100Hz Io= 1.5A 50 56 dB 2

V11 Reference Voltage Vi= 9 to 46V

O<I

11 < 5mA 5 5.1 5.2 V 3a

AverageTemperature

Coefficient of Ref. Volt. Tj= 0 to 125 °C0.4 mV/°C–

∆V

11 Vref Line Regulation Vi= 9 to 46V 10 20 mV 3a

∆V11 Vref Line Regulation Iref = 0 to 5mA

Vi= 46V Rosc = 51KΩ65

69 715mV3a

ηEfficiency Io= 1.5AVo=V

ref 65 75 % 2

Tsd Thermal Shutdown

JunctionTemperature 145 150 °C–

Hysteresis 30 °C–

DC CHARACTERISTICS

IqQuescentDrain Current Vi= 46V

Io= 0mA V16 =V

12 = 0 14 20 mA 3a

V16 =V

ref

V12 = 5.3V 11 16 mA 3a

INHIBIT

V16L Low Input Voltage Vi= 9 to 46V 0.3 0.8 V 2

V16H HighInput Voltage Vi= 9 to 46V 2 5.5 V 2

I16L InputCurrent with Low

InputVoltage V16 = 0.8V 50 100 µA2

16L InputCurrent with High

InputVoltage V16 =2V 10 20 µA2

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Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit Fig.

RESET

V12 Rising Threshold Voltage Vi= 9 to 46V Vref

–150 Vref

–100 Vref

–50 mV 3b

V12 FallingThreshold Voltage Vi= 9 to 46V Vref

–150 Vref

–200 Vref

–250 mV 3b

V9D DelayRising Thereshold

Voltage V7= OPEN 4.3 4.5 4.7 V 3b

V9F DelayFalling Thereshold

Voltage 1 1.5 2 V 3b

–I9SO DelaySource Current V9= 4.7V V12 = 5.3V 70 110 140 µA3b

9SI DelaySink Current V9= 4.7V V12 = 4.7V 10 mA 3b

I10 Output Leakage Current Vi= 46V V7= 8.5V 50 µA3b

10 Output Saturation Volt. I10 = 15mA; VI= 3 to 46V 0.4 V 3b

POWER FAIL

VRRising Threshold Voltage Pin7 = open 17.5 19 20.5 V 3C

VFFalling Threshold Voltage Pin7 = open 14.25 15 15.75 V 3c

V7Rising Threshold Voltage Vi= 20V 4.14 4.5 4.86 V –

V7FallingThreshold Voltage Vi= 20V 3.325 3.5 3.675 V –

VsOutput Saturation Volt. Ia= 5mA 0.4 V 3c

IsOutput Leakage Current Vi= 46V 50 µA3c

OSCILLATOR

f Oscillator Frequency RT= 51KΩ46 60 79 kHz –

fOscillator Frequency VI= 9 to 46V

Tj= 0 to 125°C

RT= 51KΩ42 83 kHz –

ELECTRICALCHARACTERISTIC (Continued)

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Figure 2: TestCircuit

Figure 3: DC TestCircuit

Figure 3a

Figure 3b

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Figure 3c

Figure 4: QuiescentDrain Current vs. Supply

Voltage(0% Duty Cycle) Figure5: QuiescentDrain Current vs. Supply

Voltage (100%Duty Cycle)

Figure 6: QuiescentDrain Current vs. Junction

Temperature(0% Duty Cycle) Figure 7: QuiescentDrain Current vs. Junction

Temperature(100% Duty Cycle)

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Figure 8: Reference Voltage vs. ViFigure 9: ReferenceVoltagevs. Tj

Figure 10: Line TransientResponse Figure 11: Load Transient

Figure 12: SupplyVoltage Ripple Rejection vs.

Frequency Figure 13: Dropout VoltageBetween pi3 and 2

vs. Current at pin2

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Figure 14: DropoutVoltage Between pin3 and 2

vs. JunctionTemperature Figure15: Maximum AllowablePowerDissipation

vs. AmbientTemperature(Powerdip

PackageOnly)

Figure 16: PowerDissipation (deviceonly) vs. In-

put Voltage(Powerdip PackageOnly) Figure 17: PowerDissipation (deviceonly) vs.

Output Voltage (Powerdip Package

Only)

Figure 18: Voltageand CurrentWaveform at pin2 Figure19: Efficiencyvs. Output Current (Power-

dip PackageOnly)

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Figure 20: Efficiency vs. Output Voltage(Power-

dip Package Only) Figure 21: CurrentLimit vs. JunctionTempera-

ture Vi=30V

Figure 22: CurrentLimit vs. InputVoltage Figure 23: Oscillator Frequencyvs. R2 (see fig. 26)

Figure 24: Oscillator Frequency vs. Junction

Temperature Figure 25: Oscillator Frequency vs. InputVoltage

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Figure 26: EvaluationBoard Circuit

PART LIST

CAPACITOR

C1 1000µF 50V EKR (*)

C2 2.2mF 16V

C3 1000µF 40V with low ESR

C4 1µF 50V film

RESISTOR

R1 1KΩ

R2 51KΩ

R3 1KΩ

R4 1KΩ

R5, R6 see table

Resistor Values for Standard Output Voltages

VOR6 R5

12 4.7KΩ6.2KΩ

15 4.7KΩ9.1KW

18 4.7KΩ12KW

24 4.7KΩ18KW

Diode: BYW98

Core: L=40µHMagnetics58121-A2MPP34Turns

0.9mm (20AWG)

(*) Minimum100µFifV

iis apreregulated offline SMPS outputor 1000µF if a50Hz transformer plus rectifiers isused.

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Figure 28: ThermalCharacteristics

Figure 27: P.C. Board and Component Layout of the Circuit of fig. 26 (Powerdip Package)(1:1 scale).

Figure 29: Junctionto Ambient Thermal Resis-

tance vs. Areaon Board Heatsink

(SO20)

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Figure 30: AMinimal 5.1 Fixed Regulator — Very Few Componentsare Required

Figure 31: AMinimal Componentscount forVO= 12V

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POWERDIP18 PACKAGE MECHANICAL DATA

DIM. mm inch

MIN. TYP. MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX.

a1 0.51 0.020

B 0.85 1.40 0.033 0.055

b 0.50 0.020

b1 0.38 0.50 0.015 0.020

D 24.80 0.976

E 8.80 0.346

e 2.54 0.100

e3 20.32 0.800

F 7.10 0.280

I 5.10 0.201

L 3.30 0.130

Z 2.54 0.100

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SO20 PACKAGE MECHANICAL DATA

DIM. mm inch

MIN. TYP. MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX.

A 2.65 0.104

a1 0.1 0.3 0.004 0.012

a2 2.45 0.096

b 0.35 0.49 0.014 0.019

b1 0.23 0.32 0.009 0.013

C 0.5 0.020

c1 45 (typ.)

D 12.6 13.0 0.496 0.512

E 10 10.65 0.394 0.419

e 1.27 0.050

e3 11.43 0.450

F 7.4 7.6 0.291 0.299

L 0.5 1.27 0.020 0.050

M 0.75 0.030

S 8 (max.)

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L4970A

10A SWITCHING REGULATOR

10A OUTPUT CURRENT

5.1V TO 40V OUTPUT VOLTAGERANGE

0 TO 90% DUTY CYCLE RANGE

INTERNAL FEED-FORWARD LINE REGULA-

TION

INTERNAL CURRENT LIMITING

PRECISE 5.1V ±2% ON CHIP REFERENCE

RESETAND POWER FAIL FUNCTIONS

SOFT START

INPUT/OUTPUT SYNC PIN

UNDER VOLTAGE LOCK OUT WITH HYS-

TERETIC TURN-ON

PWM LATCH FOR SINGLE PULSE PER PE-

RIOD

VERYHIGH EFFICIENCY

SWITCHING FREQUENCY UP TO 500KHz

THERMAL SHUTDOWN

CONTINUOUS MODE OPERATION

DESCRIPTION

The L4970A is a stepdown monolithic power

switching regulator delivering 10A at a voltage

variable from5.1 to 40V.

Realized with BCD mixed technology, the device

usesa DMOSoutput transistorto obtain very high

efficiency and very fast switching times. Features

of the L4970A include reset and power fail for mi-

croprocessors, feed forward line regulation, soft

start, limiting current and thermal protection. The

device is mounted in a 15-lead multiwatt plastic

power package and requiresfew external compo-

nents. Efficient operation at switching frequencies

up to 500KHz allows reduction in the size and

cost of external filter components.

This isadvanced information on anew productnow in development or undergoing evaluation. Details are subject to change without notice.

November 1991

BLOCK DIAGRAM

Multiwatt15V

ORDERING NUMBER: L4970A

MULTIPOWER BCD TECHNOLOGY

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PIN CONNECTION (Top view)

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUMRATINGS

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

V9Input Voltage 55 V

V9Input Operating Voltage 50 V

V7Output DC Voltage

Output Peak Voltage at t = 0.1µs f = 200KHz -1

-7 V

I7Maximum Output Current Internally Limited

V6Bootstrap Voltage

Bootstrap Operating Voltage 65

V9+15 V

12 Input Voltage at Pins 3, 12 12 V

V4Reset Output Voltage 50 V

I4Reset Output Sink Current 50 mA

V5,V

10, V11, V13 Input Voltage at Pin 5, 10, 11, 13 7 V

I5Reset Delay Sink Current 30 mA

I10 Error Amplifier Output Sink Current 1 A

I12 Soft Start Sink Current 30 mA

Ptot Total Power Dissipation at Tcase < 120°C30W

stg Junction and Storage Temperature -40 to 150 °C

THERMAL DATA

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

Rth j-case

Rth j-amb Thermal Resistance Junction-case max

Thermal Resistance Junction-ambient max 1

35 °C/W

°C/W

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CIRCUIT OPERATION (refer to the block dia-

gram)

The L4970A is a 10A monolithic stepdownswitching

regulatorworking in continuousmode realized in the

new BCD Technology.This technologyallows thein-

tegrationof isolated vertical DMOS power transistors

plusmixed CMOS/Bipolartransistors.

The device can deliver 10A at an output voltage

adjustable from 5.1V to 40V, and contains diag-

nostic and control functions that make it particu-

larlysuitable for microprocessor based systems.

BLOCK DIAGRAM

The block diagram shows the DMOS power tran-

sistor and the PWM control loop. Integrated func-

tions include a referencevoltage trimmed to 5.1V

±2%, soft start, undervoltage lockout, oscillator

with feedforward control, pulse by pulse current

limit, thermal shutdown and finally the reset and

power fail circuit. The reset and power fail circuit

provides an output signal for a microprocessor in-

dicating the statusof the system.

Device turn on is around 11V with a typical 1V

hysteresis, this threshold provides a correct volt-

age for the driving stage of the DMOS gate and

the hysteresisprevents instabilities.

An external bootstrap capacitor charged to 12V

by an internal voltage reference is needed to pro-

vide correct gate drive to the power DMOS. The

driving circuit is able to source and sink peak cur-

rents of around 0.5A to the gate of the DMOS

transistor. A typical switching time of the current

in the DMOS transistor is 50ns. Due to the fast

commutation switching frequencies up to 500kHz

arepossible.

The PWM control loop consists of a sawtooth os-

cillator, error amplifier, comparator, latch and the

output stage. An error signal is produced by com-

paring the output voltage with the precise 5.1V ±

2% on chip reference. This error signal is then

compared with the sawtooth oscillator, in order to

generatea fixedfrequencypulse width modulated

drive for the output stage. A PWM latch is in-

cluded to eliminate multiple pulsing within a pe-

riod even in noisy environments. The gain and

PIN FUNCTIONS

NoName Function

1 OSCILLATOR Rosc. External resistor connected to ground determines the constant charging

current of Cosc.

2 OSCILLATOR Cosc. External capacitor connected to grounddetermines (with Rosc) the

switching frequency.

3 RESET INPUT Input of Power Fail Circuit. The threshold is 5.1V. It may be connected via a

dividerto the input for power failfunction. It must be connected to the pin 14 an

external 30KΩresistorwhen power fail signal not required.

4 RESET OUT Open Collector Reset/power Fail Signal Output. This output is high when the

supply and the output voltages are safe.

5 RESET DELAY A Cdcapacitor connected between this terminal and ground determines the

reset signaldelay time.

6 BOOTSTRAP A Cboot capacitor connected between thisterminal and the output allows to

drive properly the internal D-MOS transistor.

7 OUTPUT Regulator Output.

8 GROUND Common Ground Terminal

9 SUPPLY VOLTAGE UnregulatedInput Voltage.

10 FREQUENCY

COMPENSATION A series RC network connected between this terminal and ground determines

the regulation loop gain characteristics.

11 FEEDBACK INPUT The Feedback Terminal of the Regulation Loop. The output is connected

directly to this terminal for 5.1V operation; It is connected via a divider for higher

voltages.

12 SOFT START Soft Start Time Constant. A capacitor is connected between thi sterminal and

ground to define the soft start time constant.

13 SYNC INPUT Multiple L4970A are synchronized by connecting pin 13inputs together or via

an external syncr. pulse.

14 Vref 5.1V Vref Device Reference Voltage.

15 Vstart Internal Start-up Circuit to Drive the Power Stage.

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Figure1: FeedforwardWaveform

Figure3: LimitingCurrent Function

Figure2: Soft Start Function

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stability of the loop can be adjusted by an exter-

nal RC network connected to the output of the er-

ror amplifier. A voltage feedforward control has

been added to the oscillator, this maintains supe-

rior line regulation over a wide input voltage

range. Closing the loop directly gives an output

voltage of 5.1V, higher voltages are obtained by

inserting a voltagedivider.

At turn on output overcurrents are prevented by

the soft start function(fig. 2). The error amplifieris

initiallyclamped by an external capacitorCss and

allowed to rise linearly under the charge of an in-

ternal constant current source.

Output overload protection is provided by a cur-

rentlimit circuit (fig. 3). Theload current is sensed

by an internal metal resistor connected to a com-

parator. When the load current exceeds a preset

threshold the output of the comparator sets a flip

flop which turns off the power DMOS. The next

clock pulse, from an internal 40kHz oscillator will

reset the flip flop and the power DMOS will again

conduct. This current protection method, ensures

a constant current output when the system is

overloaded or short circuited and limits the

switching frequency,in this condition,to 40kHz.

The Reset and Power fail circuitry (fig 4) gener-

ates an output signal when the supply voltage ex-

ceeds a threshold programmed by an external

voltage divider. The reset signal, is generated

with a delay time programmed by an external ca-

pacitor on the delay pin. Whenthe supply voltage

falls below the threshold or the output voltage

goes below 5V the reset output goes low immedi-

ately. The reset output is an open collector-drain.

Fig 4A shows the case when the supply voltage is

higher than the threshold, but the output voltage

isnot yet 5V.

Fig 4B shows the case when the output is 5.1V

but the supply voltage is not yet higher than the

fixedthreshold.

The thermal protection disables circuit operation

when the junction temperature reaches about

150°C and has an hysterysis to prevent unstable

conditions.

Figure4: Reset and Power Fail Functions.

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ELECTRICALCHARACTERISTICS (Refer to the test circuit, Tj=25°C, Vi= 35V, R4= 16KΩ,

C9= 2.2nF, fSW = 200KHz typ, unless otherwise specified)

DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Symbol Parameter Test Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit Fig.

Viinput Voltage Range (pin 9) Vo=V

ref to 40V

Io= 10A 15 50 V 5

VoOutput Votage Vi= 15V to 50V

Io= 5A; Vo=V

ref5 5.1 5.2 V 5

∆VoLine Regulation Vi= 15V to 50V

Io= 5A; Vo=V

ref12 30 mV 5

∆VoLoad Regulation Vo=V

ref

Io=3Ato6A

o= 2A to 10A 10

20 30

50 mV

VdDropout VoltageBetween

Pin 9 and 7 Io=5A

o= 10A 0.55

1.1 0.8

1.6 V

I7L Max. LimitingCurrent Vi= 15 to 50V 11 13 15 A 5

ηEfficiency Io=5A

o=V

ref

Vo= 12V 80 85

92 %

Io= 10A

Vo=V

ref

Vo= 12V 75 80

87 %

SVR Supply Voltage Ripple

Reject. Vi= 2VRMS; Io=5A

f = 100Hz; Vo=V

ref 56 60 dB 5

f Switching Frequency 180 200 220 KHz 5

∆f

∆ViVoltage Stability of

Swiching Frequency Vi= 15V to 45V 2 6 % 5

∆f

TjTemperature Stability of

Swiching Frequency Tj= 0 to 125°C1%5

max Maximum Operating

Switching Frequency Vo=V

ref;R

4= 10KΩ

Io= 10A; C9= 1nF 500 KHz 5

Vref SECTION(pin 14)

Symbol Parameter Test Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit Fig.

V14 Reference Voltage 5 5.1 5.2 V 7

∆V14 Line Regulation Vi= 15V to 50V 10 25 mV 7

∆V14 Load Regulation I14 = 0 to 1mA 20 40 mV 7

∆V14

∆TAverage Temperature

CoefficientReference

Voltage

Tj=0°C to 125°C 0.4 mV/°C7

14 short Short Circuit Current Limit V14 = 0 70 mA 7

VSTART SECTION(pin 15)

Symbol Parameter Test Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit Fig.

V15 Reference Voltage 11.4 12 12.6 V 7

∆V15 Line Regulation Vi= 15 to 50V 0.6 1.4 V 7

∆V15 Load Regulation I15 = 0 to 1mA 50 200 mV 7

I15 short Short Circuit Current Limit V15 =0V 80 mA 7

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ELECTRICALCHARACTERISTICS (continued)

DCCHARACTERISTICS

Symbol Parameter Test Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit Fig.

V9on Turn-on Threshold 10 11 12 V 7A

V9 Hyst Turn-off Hysteresys 1 V 7A

I9Q Quiescent Current V12 =0; S1=D 13 19 mA 7A

9OQ Operating SupplyCurrent V12 = 0; S1 = C; S2 = B 16 23 mA 7A

I7L Out Leak Current Vi= 55V; S3 = A; V12 =0 2 mA 7A

SOFTSTART

Symbol Parameter Test Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit Fig.

I12 Soft Start Source Current V12 = 3V; V11 = 0V 70 100 130 µA7B

12 Output Saturation Voltage I12 = 20mA; V9= 10V

I12 = 200µA; V9= 10V 1

0.7 V

V7B

ERROR AMPLIFIER

Symbol Parameter Test Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit Fig.

V10H High Level Out Voltage I10 = -100µA; S1 = C

V11 = 4.7V 6V7C

10L Low Level Out Voltage I10 = +100µA; S1 = C

V11 = 5.3V; 1.2 V 7C

I10H Source Output Current V10 = 1V; S1 = E

V11 = 4.7V 100 150 µA7C

10L Sink Output Current V10 = 6V; S1 = D

V11 = 5.3V 100 150 µA7C

11 Input Bias Current RS= 10KΩ0.4 3 µA–

VDC Open Loop Gain VVCM = 4V;

RS=10Ω60 dB –

SVR Supply Voltage Rejection 15 < Vi< 50V;

RS=10Ω60 80 dB –

VOS Input Offset Voltage RS=50Ω210mV–

RAMP GENERATOR(pin 2)

Symbol Parameter Test Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit Fig.

V2Ramp Valley S1 = C; S2 = B 1.2 1.5 V 7A

V2Ramp Peak S1 = C; Vi= 15V

S2 = B; Vi= 45V 2.5

5.5 V

V7A

I2Min. Ramp Current S1 = A; I1= 100µA 270 300 µA7A

2Max. Ramp Current S1 = A; I1 = 1mA 2.4 2.7 mA 7A

SYNC FUNCTION (pin 13)

Symbol Parameter Test Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit Fig.

V13 Low Input Voltage Vi= 15V to 50V; V12 =0;

S1 = C; S2 = B; S4 = B –0.3 0.9 V 7A

V13 High Input voltage V12 =0;

S1 = C; S2 = B; S4 = B 3.5 5.5 V 7A

I13L Sync Input Current with

Low Input Voltage V13 =V

= 0.9V; S4 = A;

S1 = C; S2 = B 0.4 mA 7A

I13H Input Current with High

Input Voltage V13 = 3.5V; S4 = A;

S1 = C; S2 = B 1.5 mA 7A

V13 Output Amplitude 4 5 V –

tWOutput Pulse Width Vthr = 2.5V 0.3 0.5 0.8 µs–

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ELECTRICALCHARACTERISTICS (continued)

RESETAND POWERFAIL FUNCTIONS

Symbol Parameter Test Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit Fig.

V11R Rising Threshold Voltage

(pin 11) Vi= 15 to 50V

V3= 5.3V Vref

–120 Vref

–100 Vref

–80 V

mV 7D

V11F Falling Threshold Voltage

(pin 11) Vi = 15 to 50V

V3= 5.3V 4.77 Vref

–200 Vref

–160 V

mV 7D

V5H Delay High Threshold

Voltage Vi= 15 to 50V

V14 =V

11 V3= 5.3V 4.95 5.1 5.25 V 7D

V5L Delay Low Threshold

Voltage Vi = 15 to 50V

V14 =V

11 V3= 5.3V 1 1.1 1.2 V 7D

–I5SO Delay Source Current V3= 5.3V; V5=3V 406080µA7D

5SI Delay Sink Current V3= 4.7V; V5=3V 10 mA 7D

4S Out Saturation Voltage I4= 15mA; S1 = B

V3= 4.7V 0.4 V 7D

I4Output Leak Current V4= 50V; S1 = A

V3= 5.3V 100 µA7D

3R Rising Threshold Voltage V11 =V

14 4.95 5.1 5.25 V 7D

V3H Hysteresys 0.4 0.5 0.6 V 7D

I3Input Bias Current 1 3 µA7D

Figure5: Test andEvaluationBoard Circuit

TYPICAL PERFORMANCES (using evaluationboard) :

n =83% (Vi=35V ; Vo=VREF ;I

o=10A ; fSW = 200KHz)

Vo RIPPLE =30mV (at 10A)with output filter capacitorESR ≤60mΩ

Line regulation = 5mV (Vi=15 to 50V)

Load regulation= 15mV (Io= 2 to 10A)

For componentvalues,refer to test circuit partlist.

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PARTS LIST

R1= 30KΩC1,C

2= 3300µF 63VLEYF (ROE

R2= 10KΩC3,C

6= 2.2µF

R3= 15KΩC7= 390pF Film

R4= 16KΩC8= 22nF MKT 1817 (ERO)

R5=22Ω0,5W

R6= 4K7 C9= 2.2nF KP1830

R7=10ΩC

10 = 220nF MKT

R8= see tab. A C11 = 2.2nF MP1830

R9= OPTION **C12,C

13,C

14 = 220µF 40VLEKR

R10 = 4K7 C15 =1µF Film

R11 =10Ω

D1 = MBR 1560CT (or 16A/60V or equivalent)

L1 = 40µH core 58071 MAGNETICS

27 TURNS Ø 1,3mm (AWG 16)

COGEMA 949178

* 2 capacitors in parallel to increase input RMS current capability

** 3 capacitorsin parallel to reduce total outputESR

Table B

SUGGESTEDBOOTSTRAP CAPACITORS

Operating Frequency Bootstrap Cap.c10

f = 20KHz ≥680nF

f = 50KHz ≥470nF

f = 100KHz ≥330nF

f = 200KHz ≥220nF

f = 500KHz ≥100nF

Figure6a: P.C. Board (componentsside) and Components Layout of Figure 5 (1:1 scale).

Table A

V0R9R7

12V

15V

18V

24V

4.7kΩ

6.2kW

9.1kΩ

12kΩ

18kΩ

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Figure7: DC Test Circuits

Figure6b: P.C. Board(Back side) and ComponentsLayoutof the Circuit of Fig.5. (1:1 scale)

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