EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE Click here for production status of specific part numbers. MAX16990/MAX16992 General Description The MAX16990/MAX16992 are high-performance, current-mode PWM controllers with 4A (typ) shutdown current for wide input voltage range boost/SEPIC converters. The 4.5V to 36V input operating voltage range makes these devices ideal in automotive applications, such as front-end "preboost" or "SEPIC" power supplies and for the first boost stage in highpower LED lighting applications. An internal low-dropout regulator (PVL regulator) with a 5V output voltage enables the MAX16990/MAX16992 to operate directly from an automotive battery input. The input operating range can be extended to as low as 2.5V when the converter output is applied to the SUP input. There are multiple versions of the devices offering one or more of the following functions: a synchronization output (SYNCO) for two-phase operation, an overvoltage protection function using a separate input pin (OVP), and a reference input pin (REFIN) to allow on-the-fly output voltage adjustment. The MAX16990 and MAX16992 operate in different frequency ranges. All versions can be synchronized to an external master clock using the FSET/SYNC input. In addition, the MAX16990/MAX16992 have a factoryprogrammable spread-spectrum option. Both devices are available in compact 12-pin TQFN and 10-pin MAX(R) packages. 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers Benefits and Features Minimized Radio Interference with 2.5MHz Switching Frequency Above the AM Radio Band Space-Efficient Solution Design with Minimized External Components * 100kHz to 1MHz (MAX16990) and 1MHz to 2.5MHz (MAX16992) Switching-Frequency Ranges * 12-Pin TQFN (3mm x 3mm) and 10-Pin MAX Packages Spread Spectrum Simplifies EMI Management Design Flexibility with Available Configurations for Boost, SEPIC, and Multiphase Applications * Adjustable Slope Compensation * Current-Mode Control * Internal Soft-Start (9ms) Protection Features Support Robust Automotive Applications * Operating Voltage Range Down to 4.5V (2.5V or Lower in Bootstrapped Mode), Immune to Load-Dump Transient Voltages Up to 42V * PGOOD Output and Hiccup Mode for Enhanced System Protection * Overtemperature Shutdown * -40C to +125C Operation Typical Application Circuit Applications Automotive LED Lighting Automotive Audio/Navigation Systems Dashboards BOOTSTRAPPED 2.2MHz APPLICATION WITH LOW OPERATING VOLTAGE 22F 0.47H BATTERY INPUT 2.5V to 40V P 47F CERAMIC 1F 17k PVL SUP Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. 10k DRV PGOOD 10k 91k PGOOD ISNS 22m PVL 2.2F N 1k MAX16992AUBA /B FB COMP FSET/SYNC 13k 12k GND EN N ENABLE MAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. 19-6632; Rev 12; 10/18 N SW_OUT 8V/2A MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers Absolute Maximum Ratings EN, SUP, OVP, FB to GND....................................-0.3V to +42V DRV, SYNCO, FSET/SYNC, COMP, PGOOD, ISNS, REFIN to GND............-0.3V to (VPVL + 0.3V) PVL to GND................................................................-0.3V to 6V Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70C) MAX on SLB (derate 10.3mW/C above +70C).......825mW MAX on MLB (derate 12.9mW/C above +70C).....1031mW TQFN on SLB (derate 13.2mW/C above +70C).....1053mW TQFN on MLB (derate 14.7mW/C above +70C)..... 1176mW Operating Temperature Range.......................... -40C to +125C Maximum Junction Temperature......................................+150C Storage Temperature Range............................. -65C to +150C Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................. +300C Soldering Temperature (reflow)........................................+260C 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. Package Thermal Characteristics (Note 1) MAX (Single-Layer Board) Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (JA)...........97C/W Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (JC)..................5C/W MAX (Four-Layer Board) Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (JA)...........78C/W Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (JC)......................5C/W TQFN (Single-Layer Board) Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (JA)...........76C/W Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (JC)................11C/W TQFN (Four-Layer Board) Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (JA)...........68C/W Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (JC)................11C/W Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maximintegrated.com/thermal-tutorial. Electrical Characteristics (VSUP = 14V, TA = TJ = -40C to +125C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA =+25C.) (Note 2) PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS 36 V POWER SUPPLY SUP Operating Supply Range VSUP SUP Supply Current in Operation ICC SUP Supply Current in Shutdown ISHDN OVP Threshold Voltage VOVP OVP Threshold Voltage Hysteresis VOVPH OVP Input Current 4.5 VFB = 1.1V, no switching MAX16990 0.75 1.3 MAX16992 1.25 2 4 7 A 115 % of VFB VEN = 0V OVP rising 105 110 % of VFB 2.5 IOVP -1 PVL Output Voltage VPVL 4.7 PVL Undervoltage Lockout VUV 3.8 PVL Undervoltage-Lockout Hysteresis VUVH mA +1 A 5 5.3 V 4 4.3 V PVL REGULATOR www.maximintegrated.com SUP rising 0.4 V Maxim Integrated 2 MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers Electrical Characteristics (continued) (VSUP = 14V, TA = TJ = -40C to +125C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA =+25C.) (Note 2) PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX RFSET = 69k 360 400 440 RFSET = 12k 2000 2200 2400 UNITS OSCILLATOR Switching Frequency fSW Spread-Spectrum Spreading Factor SS Switching Frequency Range fSWR When set with resistor on pin MAX16990 100 1000 MAX16992 1000 2500 FSET/SYNC Frequency Range fSYNC Using external SYNC signal MAX16990 220 1000 MAX16992 1000 2500 FSET Regulation Voltage VFSET 12k < RFSET < 69k Soft-Start Time tSS Hiccup Period tHICCUP Maximum Duty Cycle Minimum On-Time DCMAX B, D, and F versions % of fSW Q6 0.9 Internally set 6 MAX16990, RFSET = 69k MAX16992, RFSET = 12k 93 9 12 kHz ms ms % 85 50 kHz V 55 tON kHz 80 110 ns THERMAL SHUTDOWN Thermal-Shutdown Temperature TS Thermal-Shutdown Hysteresis TH Temperature rising 165 C 10 C GATE DRIVERS DRV Pullup Resistance RDRVH IDRV = 100mA 3 5.5 DRV Pulldown Resistance RDRVL IDRV = -100mA 1.4 2.5 DRV Output Peak Current IDRV Sourcing, CDRV = 10nF 0.75 Sinking, CDRV = 10nF A 1 REGULATION/CURRENT SENSE VREFIN = VPVL FB Regulation Voltage VFB FB Input Current IFB VREFIN = 2V VREFIN = 0.5V Across full line, load, and temperature range Current-Sense Gain www.maximintegrated.com 1.01 1.98 2 2.02 0.495 0.5 0.505 212 tBLANK 60 MAX16992 40 Percentage of final value V +0.5 A 288 mV ns 8 Added to ISNS input VPG 250 MAX16990 AVI Peak Slope Compensation Current-Ramp Magnitude PGOOD Threshold 1 -0.5 ISNS Threshold ISNS Leading-Edge Blanking Time 0.99 V/V 40 50 60 Rising 85 90 95 Falling 80 85 90 A % Maxim Integrated 3 MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers Electrical Characteristics (continued) (VSUP = 14V, TA = TJ = -40C to +125C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA =+25C.) (Note 2) PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS 2 V VPVL 0.4 VPVL 0.1 V ERROR AMPLIFIER REFIN Input Voltage Range 0.5 REFIN Threshold for 1V FB Regulation VPVL 0.8 Error-Amplifier gm AVEA 700 S Error-Amplifier Output Impedance ROEA 50 M COMP Output Current ICOMP 140 COMP Clamp Voltage 2.7 3 A 3.3 V LOGIC-LEVEL INPUTS/OUTPUTS PGOOD/SYNCO Output Leakage Current VPGOOD/VSYNCO = 5V PGOOD/SYNCO Output Low Level Sinking 1mA EN High Input Threshold EN rising 0.5 0.4 1.7 EN Low Input Threshold FSET/SYNC High Input Threshold 2.5 -1 V V 1.2 FSET/SYNC Low Input Threshold EN and REFIN Input Current A V V 1 V +1 A Note 2: All devices 100% production tested at TA = +25C. Limits over temperature are guaranteed by design. www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 4 MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers Typical Operating Characteristics (VSUP = 14V, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE 1.0 2.2MHz 0.8 0.6 400kHz 0.4 VEN = VSUP VFB = 1.1V 4 5 4 3 3 2 VEN = 0V 20 28 4 36 MAX16990 toc03 MAX16990 toc02 6 0 5.0 4.8 4.6 4.4 4.2 4.0 3.8 VEN = 0V 3.6 12 20 28 -40 -20 36 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) TEMPERATURE (C) PVL VOLTAGE vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE PVL VOLTAGE vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE MAX16990 INTERNAL OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE 5.2 5.0 IPVL = 1mA 4.8 IPVL = 10mA 4.6 IPVL = 10mA 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.4 4.2 4.0 3.8 3.6 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.4 3.2 410 12 20 28 36 408 406 404 402 400 398 396 394 392 RSET = 68.1kI 390 3.0 4 MAX16990 toc06 IPVL = 1mA 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.7 PVL VOLTAGE (V) 3 4 5 6 12 4 7 20 28 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) MAX16990 INTERNAL OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY vs. TEMPERATURE MAX16992 INTERNAL OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE MAX16992 INTERNAL OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY vs. TEMPERATURE 405 400 395 390 385 RSET = 68.1kI 380 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 TEMPERATURE (C) www.maximintegrated.com 2350 2300 2250 2200 2150 2100 2050 RSET = 12.1kI 2000 4 12 20 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) 28 2200 2190 2180 2170 2160 2150 2140 2130 2120 2110 RSET = 12.1kI 2100 36 36 MAX16990 toc09 410 2400 INTERNAL OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz) 415 INTERNAL OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz) MAX16990 toc07 420 MAX16990 toc08 PVL VOLTAGE (V) 7 1 12 5.2 INTERNAL OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz) 8 5.2 INTERNAL OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz) 0 9 MAX16990 toc05 0.2 MAX16990 toc04 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 1.2 10 SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT (A) MAX16990 toc01 1.4 SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT (A) SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 TEMPERATURE (C) Maxim Integrated 5 MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (VSUP = 14V, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) POWER-UP RESPONSE POWER-UP RESPONSE MAX16990 toc10 MAX16990 toc11 5V/div 0V VSUP 5V/div 0V VSUP 5V/div VOUT 0V 5V/div VOUT 0V VDRV 5V/div 0V VPGOOD 5V/div 0V 5V/div VPVL 0V 5V/div 0V VPGOOD 2ms/div 2ms/div STARTUP RESPONSE STARTUP RESPONSE MAX16990 toc12 MAX16990 toc13 5V/div 0V VSUP 5V/div VOUT 0V VPVL 5V/div 0V 5V/div 0V VEN 5V/div 0V VPGOOD 5V/div VOUT 0V 5V/div 0V VDRV 5V/div 0V VEN 2ms/div 2ms/div STARTUP RESPONSE (WITH SWITCHED OUTPUT) OUTPUT LOAD TRANSIENT MAX16990 toc15 MAX16990 toc14 5V/div 0V VPGOOD 5V/div VOUT 0V 5V/div 0V VSW_OUT 5V/div 0V VEN 2ms/div www.maximintegrated.com 5V/div 0V VSUP 5V/div VOUT 0V 500mV/div (AC-COUPLED) VOUT 1A/div ILOAD 0A 50ms/div Maxim Integrated 6 MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (VSUP = 14V, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) LINE TRANSIENT MAX16992 VSYNC vs. VSYNCO MAX16990 toc16 MAX16990 toc17 5V/div VSUP 2V/div 0V 5V/div VOUT VSYNC 0V 0V 500mV/div (AC-COUPLED) VOUT 1A/div ILOAD 0V 0A 20ms/div 200ns/div OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. REFIN VOLTAGE SWITCHING WAVEFORM MAX16990 toc19 toc18 20 OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) 2V/div VSYNCO 5V/div VOUT 15 VIN 0V 5V/div 0V VLX 5V/div 0V ILOAD 1A/div 0A 10 5 IOUT = 0 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 500ns/div 2.0 REFIN VOLTAGE (V) OVP SHUTDOWN HICCUP MODE MAX16990 toc20 MAX16990 toc21 VOUT 5V/div 0V VOUT 5V/div 0V 1V/div VOVP 0V VDRV 5V/div 0V 5V/div 0V VPGOOD 5V/div 0V 5V/div 0V VPGOOD 1s/div www.maximintegrated.com VDRV 20ms/div Maxim Integrated 7 MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (VSUP = 14V, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) IOUT = 2A IOUT = 100mA 70 85 80 75 70 65 65 60 60 55 55 50 IOUT = 1A IOUT = 100mA 8 6 7 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) 4 MAX16990 INTERNAL OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY vs. RSET 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 700 600 500 400 300 200 256 254 252 250 248 246 244 90.5 90.0 89.5 89.0 88.5 88.0 242 87.5 0 240 87.0 200 300 -40 -20 0 RSET(k) 20 40 60 80 30 91.0 100 100 25 MAX16992 MAXIMUM DUTY CYCLE vs. TEMPERATURE MAX16990 toc26 CURRENT-LIMIT THRESHOLD (mV) 800 20 RSET (kI) 258 900 15 10 8 6 7 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) 260 1000 0 MAX16990 toc24 2200 CURRENT-LIMIT THRESHOLD vs. TEMPERATURE MAX16990/2 toc25 1100 5 MAXIMUM DUTY CYCLE (%) 5 2400 800 50 4 INTERNAL OSCILLATOR FREQUQNCY (kHz) 2600 100 120 MAX16990 toc27 75 IOUT = 2A 90 EFFICIENCY (%) EFFICIENCY (%) 85 95 MAX16990 toc23 IOUT = 1A 90 80 100 MAX16990 toc22 100 95 MAX16992 INTERNAL OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY vs. RSET MAX16992 EFFICIENCY INTERNAL OSCILLATOR FREQUQNCY (kHz) MAX16990 EFFICIENCY RSET = 12.1kI -40 -20 TEMPERATURE (C) 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 TEMPERATURE (C) MAX16990 MAXIMUM DUTY CYCLE vs. TEMPERATURE COLD-CRANK INPUT VOLTAGE TRANSIENT MAX16990 toc28 MAX16990 toc29 MAXIMUM DUTY CYCLE (%) 95.9 95.7 5V/div 95.5 VIN 95.3 VOUT 0V 5V/div 95.1 0V 1A /div 0A 5V/div 0V ILOAD 94.9 VPGOOD 94.7 RSET = 68.1kI 94.5 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 20ms/div TEMPERATURE (C) www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 8 MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers DRV 4 PVL 5 EP COMP 8 FSET/SYNC 7 PGOOD 6 ISNS FSET/SYNC 10 6 MAX16990ATCC/D MAX16992ATCC/D COMP 11 FB 12 MAX EP + ISNS PGOOD REFIN SYNCO 7 FSET/SYNC 10 5 PVL COMP 11 4 DRV FB 12 MAX16990ATCE/F MAX16992ATCE/F EP + 1 2 3 1 2 3 EN 3 9 8 GND GND MAX16990AUBA/B MAX16992AUBA/B 9 SUP 2 FB 7 EN EN 10 8 GND 1 9 TOP VIEW SUP SUP + OVP TOP VIEW REFIN TOP VIEW PGOOD Pin Configurations TQFN (3mm x 3mm) 6 ISNS 5 PVL 4 DRV TQFN (3mm x 3mm) Pin Descriptions MAX16990AUBA/B, MAX16990ATCC/D, MAX16992AUBA/B MAX16992ATCC/D MAX16990ATCE/F, MAX16992ATCE/F NAME FUNCTION MAX-EP TQFN-EP TQFN-EP 1 1 1 SUP Power-Supply Input. Place a bypass capacitor of at least 1F between this pin and ground. 2 3 3 EN Active-High Enable Input. This input is high-voltagecapable or can alternatively be driven from a logiclevel signal. 3 2 2 GND Ground Connection 4 4 4 DRV Drive Output for Gate of nMOS Boost Switch. The nominal voltage swing of this output is between PVL and GND. 5 5 5 PVL Output of 5V Internal Regulator. Connect a ceramic capacitor of at least 2.2F from this pin to ground, placing it as close as possible to the pin. ISNS Current-Sense Input to Regulator. Connect a sense resistor between the source of the external switching FET and GND. Then connect another resistor between ISNS and the source of the FET for slope compensation adjustment. 6 www.maximintegrated.com 6 6 Maxim Integrated 9 MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers Pin Descriptions (continued) MAX16990AUBA/B, MAX16990ATCC/D, MAX16992AUBA/B MAX16992ATCC/D MAX-EP -- -- -- 7 TQFN-EP -- 7 8 9 MAX16990ATCE/F, MAX16992ATCE/F NAME FUNCTION SYNCO Open-Drain Synchronization Output. SYNCO outputs a square-wave signal which is 180 out-of-phase with the device's operational clock. Connect a pullup resistor from this pin to PVL or to a 5V or lower supply when used. OVP Overvoltage Protection Input. When this pin goes above 110% of the FB regulation voltage, all switching is disabled. Operation resumes normally when OVP drops below 107.5% of the FB regulation point. Connect a resistor divider between the output, OVP, and GND to set the overvoltage protection level. REFIN Reference Input. When using the internal reference, connect REFIN to PVL. Otherwise, drive this pin with an external voltage between 0.5V and 2V to set the boost output voltage. PGOOD Open-Drain Power-Good Output. Connect a resistor from this pin to PVL or to another voltage less than or equal to 5V. PGOOD goes high after soft-start when the output exceeds 90% of its final value. When EN is low, PGOOD is also low. After soft-start is complete, if PGOOD goes low and 16 consecutive current-limit cycles occur, the devices enter hiccup mode and a new soft-start is initiated after a delay of 44ms. TQFN-EP 7 -- 8 9 8 10 10 FSET/ SYNC Frequency Set/Synchronization. To set a switching frequency between 100kHz and 1000kHz (MAX16990) or between 1000kHz and 2500kHz (MAX16992), connect a resistor from this pin to GND. To synchronize the converter, connect a logic signal in the range 220kHz to 1000kHz (MAX16990) or 1000kHz to 2500kHz (MAX16992) to this input. The external n-channel MOSFET is turned on (i.e., DRV goes high) after a short delay (60ns for 2.2MHz operation, 125ns for 400kHz) when SYNC transitions low. 9 11 11 COMP Output of Error Amplifier. Connect the compensation network between COMP and GND. FB Boost Converter Feedback. This pin is regulated to 1V when REFIN is tied to PVL or otherwise regulated to REFIN during boost operation. Connect a resistor divider between the boost output, the FB pin, and GND to set the boost output voltage. In a two-phase converter, connect the FB pin of the slave IC to PVL. 10 www.maximintegrated.com 12 12 Maxim Integrated 10 MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers Pin Descriptions (continued) MAX16990AUBA/B, MAX16990ATCC/D, MAX16992AUBA/B MAX16992ATCC/D MAX-EP MAX16990ATCE/F, MAX16992ATCE/F TQFN-EP -- NAME FUNCTION EP Exposed Pad. Internally connected to GND. Connect to a large ground plane to maximize thermal performance. Not intended as an electrical connection point. TQFN-EP -- -- Functional Diagram 5V REGULATOR + REFERENCE SUP PVL (OVP) UVLO REF. EN EN THERMAL DRV THERMAL 50A x fSW GND 250mV FSET/SYNC OSCILLATOR CONTROL LOGIC BLANKING TIME ISNS 8 (SYNCO) PGOOD COMP PGOOD COMPARATOR MAX16990 MAX16992 FB OTA VPVL - 0.4V 1V (REFIN) www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 11 MAX16990/MAX16992 Detailed Description The MAX16990/MAX16992 are high-performance, current-mode PWM controllers for wide input voltage range boost/SEPIC converters. The input operating voltage range of 4.5V to 36V makes these devices ideal in automotive applications such as for front-end "preboost" or "SEPIC" power supplies and for the first boost stage in high-power LED lighting applications. An internal low-dropout regulator (PVL regulator) with an output voltage of 5V enables the devices to operate directly from an automotive battery input. The input operating range can be as low as 2.5V when the converter output supplies the SUP input. The input undervoltage lockout (UVLO) circuit monitors the PVL voltage and turns off the converter when the voltage drops below 3.6V (typ). An external resistor programs the switching frequency in two ranges from 100kHz to 1000kHz (MAX16990) or between 1000kHz and 2500kHz (MAX16992). The FSET/SYNC input can also be used for synchronization to an external clock. The SYNC pulse width should be greater than 70ns. Inductor current information is obtained by means of an external sense resistor connected from the source of the external n-channel MOSFET to GND. The devices include an internal transconductance error amplifier with 1% accurate reference. At startup, the internal reference is ramped in a time of 9ms to obtain soft-start. The devices also include protection features such as hiccup mode and thermal shutdown, as well as an optional overvoltage-detection circuit (OVP pin, C and D versions). Current-Mode Control Loop The MAX16990/MAX16992 offers peak current-mode control operation for best load-step performance and simpler compensation. The inherent feed-forward characteristic is especially useful in automotive applications where the input voltage changes quickly during cold-crank and load-dump conditions. While the current-mode architecture offers many advantages, there are some shortcomings. In high duty-cycle operation, subharmonic oscillations can occur. To avoid this, the device offers programmable slope compensation using a single resistor between the ISNS pin and the current-sense resistor. To avoid premature turn-off at the beginning of the on-cycle, the current-limit and PWM comparator inputs have leading-edge blanking. www.maximintegrated.com 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers Startup Operation/UVLO/EN The devices feature undervoltage lockout on the PVLregulator and turn on the converter once PVL rises above 4V. The internal UVLO circuit has about 400mV hysteresis to avoid chattering during turn-on. Once the converter is operating and if SUP is fed from the output, the converter input voltage can drop below 4.5V. This feature allows operation at cold-crank voltages as low as 2.5V or even lower with careful selection of external components. The EN input can be used to disable the device and reduce the standby current to less than 4A (typ). Soft-Start The devices are provided with an internal soft-start time of 9ms. At startup, after voltage is applied and the UVLO threshold is reached, the device enters soft-start. During soft-start, the reference voltage ramps linearly to its final value in 9ms. Oscillator Frequency/External Synchronization/ Spread Spectrum Use an external resistor at FSET/SYNC to program the MAX16990 internal oscillator frequency from 100kHz to 1MHz and the MAX16992 frequency between 1MHz and 2.5MHz. See TOCs 24 and 25 in the Typical Operating Characteristics section for resistor selection. The SYNCO output is a 180 phase-shifted version of the internal clock, and can be used to synchronize other converters in the system or to implement a two-phase boost converter with a second MAX16990/ MAX16992. The advantages of a two-phase boost topology are lower input and output ripple and simpler thermal management as the power dissipation is spread over more components. See the Multiphase Operation section for further details. The devices can be synchronized using an external clock at the FSET/SYNC input. A falling clock edge on FSET/ SYNC turns on the external MOSFET by driving DRV high after a short delay. The B, D, and F versions of the devices have spread-spectrum oscillators. In these parts, the internal oscillator frequency is varied dynamically 6% around the switching frequency. Spread spectrum can improve system EMI performance by reducing the height of peaks due to the switching frequency and its harmonics in the spectrum. The SYNCO output includes spread-spectrum modulation when the internal oscillator is used on the B, D, and F versions. Spread spectrum is not active when an external clock is applied to the FSET/SYNC pin. Maxim Integrated 12 MAX16990/MAX16992 n-Channel MOSFET Driver DRV drives the gate of an external n-channel MOSFET. The driver is powered by the internal regulator (PVL), which provides approximately 5V. This makes both the devices suitable for use with logic-level MOSFETs. DRV can source 750mA and sink 1000mA peak current. The average current sourced by DRV depends on the switching frequency and total gate charge of the external MOSFET (see the Power Dissipation section). Error Amplifier The devices include an internal transconductance error amplifier. The noninverting input of the error amplifier is connected to the internal 1V reference and feedback is provided at the inverting input. High 700S open-loop transconductance and 50M output impedance allow good closed-loop bandwidth and transient response. Moreover, the source and sink current capability of 140A provides fast error correction during output load transients. Slope Compensation The devices use an internal current-ramp generator for slope compensation. The internal ramp signal resets at the beginning of each cycle and slews at a typical rate of 50A x fSW. The amount of slope compensation needed depends on the slope of the current ramp in the inductor. See the Current-Sense Resistor Selection and Setting Slope Compensation section for further information. Current Limit The current-sense resistor (RCS) connected between the source of the MOSFET and ground sets the current limit. The ISNS input has a voltage trip level (VCS) of 250mV. When the voltage produced by the current in the inductor exceeds the current-limit comparator threshold, the MOSFET driver (DRV) quickly terminates the on-cycle. In some cases, a short time-constant RC filter could be required to filter out the leading-edge spike on the sense waveform in addition to the internal blanking time. The amplitude and width of the leading edge spike depends on the gate capacitance, drain capacitance, and switching speed (MOSFET turn-on time). Hiccup Operation The devices incorporate a hiccup mode to protect the external power components when there is an output short-circuit. If PGOOD is low (i.e., the output voltage is less than 85% of its set value) and there are 16 consecutive current-limit events, switching is stopped. There is then a waiting period of 44ms before the device tries to www.maximintegrated.com 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers restart by initiating a soft-start. Note that a short-circuit on the output places considerable stress on all the power components even with hiccup mode, so that careful component selection is important if this condition is encountered. For more complete protection against output short-circuits, a series pMOS switch driven from PGOOD through a level-shifter can be employed (see Figure 1). Applications Information Inductor Selection Using the following equation, calculate the minimum inductor value so that the converter remains in continuous mode operation at minimum output current (IOMIN): LMIN = (VIN2 x D x )/(2 x fSW x VOUT x IOMIN) where: D = (VOUT + VD - VIN)/(VOUT + VD - VDS) and: IOMIN is between 10% and 25% of IOUT A higher value of IOMIN reduces the required inductance, but it increases the peak and RMS currents in the switching MOSFET and inductor. Select IOMIN between 10% to 25% of the full load current. VD is the forward voltage drop of the external Schottky diode, D is the duty cycle, and VDS is the voltage drop across the external switch. Select an inductor with low DC resistance and with a saturation current (ISAT) rating higher than the peak switch current limit of the converter. Input and Output Capacitors The input current to a boost converter is almost continuous and the RMS ripple current at the input capacitor is low. Calculate the minimum input capacitor value and maximum ESR using the following equations: CIN = DIL x D/(4 x fSW x DVQ) ESRMAX = DVESR/DIL where DIL = ((VIN - VDS) x D)/(L x fSW). VDS is the total voltage drop across the external MOSFET plus the voltage drop across the inductor ESR. DIL is peak-to-peak inductor ripple current as calculated above. DVQ is the portion of input ripple due to the capacitor discharge and DVESR is the contribution due to ESR of the capacitor. Assume the input capacitor ripple contribution due to ESR (DVESR) and capacitor discharge (DVQ) are equal when using a combination of ceramic and aluminium capacitors. During the converter turn-on, a large current is drawn from the input source, Maxim Integrated 13 MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers VOUT INPUT SUP EN DRV ISNS N PVL N MAX16990 MAX16992AUBA PVL PGOOD FB COMP FSET/SYNC GND Figure 1. Application with Output Short-Circuit Protection especially at high output-to-input differential. The devices have an internal soft-start, but a larger input capacitor than calculated above could be necessary to avoid chattering due to finite hysteresis during turn-on. In a boost converter, the output capacitor supplies the load current when the main switch is on. The required output capacitance is high, especially at lower duty cycles. Also, the output capacitor ESR needs to be low enough to minimize the voltage drop due to ESR while supporting the load current. Use the following equations to calculate the output capacitor for a specified output ripple. All ripple values are peak-to-peak. ESR = DVESR/IOUT COUT = (IOUT x DMAX)/(DVQ x fSW) where IOUT is the output current, DVQ is the portion of the ripple due to the capacitor discharge, and DVESR is the ripple contribution due to the ESR of the capacitor. DMAX is the maximum duty cycle (i.e., the duty cycle at the minimum input voltage). Use a combination of low-ESR www.maximintegrated.com ceramic and high-value, low-cost aluminium capacitors for lower output ripple and noise. Current-Sense Resistor Selection and Setting Slope Compensation Set the current-limit threshold 20% higher than the peak switch current at the rated output power and minimum input voltage. Use the following equation to calculate an initial value for RCS: RCS = 0.2/{1.2 x [((VOUT x IOUT)/)/VINMIN + 0.5 x ((VOUT - VINMIN)/VOUT) x (VINMIN/(fSW x L))]} where is the estimated efficiency of the converter (use 0.85 as an initial value or consult the graph in the Typical Operating Characteristics section); VOUT and IOUT are the output voltage and current, respectively; VINMIN is the minimum value of the input voltage; fSW is the switching frequency; and L is the minimum value of the chosen inductor. The devices use an internal ramp generator for slope compensation to stabilize the current loop when operating at duty cycles above 50%. The amount of slope Maxim Integrated 14 MAX16990/MAX16992 compensation required depends on the down-slope of the inductor current when the main switch is off. The inductor down-slope in turn depends on the input to output voltage differential of the converter and the inductor value. Theoretically, the compensation slope should be equal to 50% of the inductor downslope; however, a little higher than 50% slope is advised. Use the following equation to calculate the required compensating slope (mc) for the boost converter: mc = 0.5 x (VOUT - VIN)/L A/s The internal ramp signal resets at the beginning of each cycle and slews at the rate of 50A x fSW. Adjust the amount of slope compensation by choosing RSCOMP to satisfy the following equation: RSCOMP = (mc x RCS)/(50e-6 x fSW) In some applications, a filter could be needed between the current-sense resistor and the ISNS pin to augment the internal blanking time. Set the RC time constant just long enough to suppress the leading edge spike of the MOSFET current. For a given design, measure the leading spike at the lowest input and rated output load to determine the value of the RC filter which can be formed from the slope-compensation resistor and an added capacitor from ISNS to GND. MOSFET Selection The devices drive a wide variety of logic-level n-channel power MOSFETs. The best performance is achieved with low-threshold n-channel MOSFETs that specify on-resistance with a gate-source voltage (VGS) of 5V or less. When selecting the MOSFET, key parameters can include: 1) Total gate charge (Qg). 2) Reverse-transfer capacitance or charge (CRSS). 3) On-resistance (RDS(ON)). 4) Maximum drain-to-source voltage (VDS(MAX)). 5) Maximum gate frequencies threshold voltage (VTH(MAX)). 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers At high switching frequencies, dynamic characteristics (parameters 1 and 2 of the above list) that predict switching losses have more impact on efficiency than RDS(ON), which predicts DC losses. Qg includes all capacitances associated with charging the gate. The VDS(MAX) of the selected MOSFET must be greater than the maximum output voltage setting plus a diode drop (or the maximum input voltage if greater) plus an additional margin to allow for spikes at the MOSFET drain due to the inductance in the rectifier diode and output capacitor path. In addition, Qg determines the current needed to drive the gate at the selected operating frequency using the PVL linear regulator and therefore determines the power dissipation of the IC (see the Power Dissipation section). Low-Voltage Operation The devices operate down to a voltage of 4.5V or less on their SUP pins. If the system input voltage is lower than this, the circuit can be operated from its own output as shown in the Typical Application Circuit. At very low input voltages, it is important to remember that input current will be high and the power components (inductor, MOSFET and diode) must be specified for this higher input current. In addition, the current limit of the devices must be set high enough so that the limit is not reached during the ontime of the MOSFET, which would result in output-power limitation and eventually, entering hiccup mode. Estimate the maximum input current using the following equation: IINMAX = ((VOUT x IOUT)/)/VINMIN + 0.5 x ((VOUT - VINMIN)/VOUT) x (VINMIN/(fSW x L)) where IINMAX is the maximum input current; VOUT and IOUT are the output voltage and current, respectively; is the estimated efficiency (which is lower at low input voltages due to higher resistive losses); VINMIN is the minimum value of the input voltage; fSW is the switching frequency; and L is the minimum value of the chosen inductor. Boost Converter Compensation Refer to Application Note 5587: Selecting External Components and Compensation for Automotive Step-Up DC-DC Regulator with Preboost Reference Design. SEPIC Operation For a reference example of using the devices in SEPIC mode, see Figure 2. www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 15 MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers 22F 33F 27H BATTERY INPUT 2.5V-40V 5V/2A 24x7F CERAMIC 1F 10H PVL SUP DRV 10k N 470 PGOOD PVL 2.2F 12k ISNS 22m 330pF MAX16990AUBA MAX16990AUBB FB COMP FSET/SYNC 3k 69k EN GND N ENABLE Figure 2. SEPIC Bootstrapped 400kHz Application with Low Operating Voltage INPUT VOUT SUP DRV N ISNS REFIN MAX16990/ 2_ATC PVL OVP FB SYNCO FSET/SYNC GND COMP EN ENABLE Figure 3. Application with Independent Output Overvoltage Protection www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 16 MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers 1F 10H VIN 22F SUP 50V/1A N DRV REFIN 2200 20m PGOOD PVL COMP FB 2.2F ISNS MAX16990 (SLAVE) 2 x 47F CERAMIC FSET/SYNC EN GND 10k 10H 22F 1F SUP SYNCO REFIN PVL N DRV ISNS 20m MAX16990 (MASTER) 1500 PGOOD 2.2F 75k 2200 COMP FSET/SYNC 69k GND FB EN N ENABLE Figure 4. Two-Phase 400kHz Boost Application with Minimum Component Count Overvoltage Protection The "C" and "D" variants of the devices include the overvoltage protection input. When the OVP pin goes above 110% of the FB regulation voltage, all switching is disabled. For an example application circuit, see Figure 3. Multiphase Operation Two boost phases can be implemented with no extra components, using two ICs as shown in Figure 4. In this circuit, the SYNCO output of the master device drives the SYNC input of the slave, forcing it to operate 180 out of phase. The FB pin of the slave device is connected to PVL, thus disabling its error amplifier. In this way, the error www.maximintegrated.com amplifier of the master controls both devices by means of the COMP signal, and good current-sharing is attained between the two phases. When designing the PCB for a multiphase converter, it is important to protect the COMP trace in the layout from noisy signals by placing it on an inner layer and surrounding it with ground traces. Using REFIN to Adjust the Output Voltage The REFIN pin can be used to directly adjust the reference voltage of the boost converter, thus altering the output voltage. When not used, REFIN should be connected to PVL. Because REFIN is a high-impedance pin, it is simple to drive it by means of an external digitalto-analog converter (DAC) or a filtered PWM signal. Maxim Integrated 17 MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers Power Dissipation The power dissipation of the IC comes from two sources: the current consumption of the IC itself and the current required to drive the external MOSFET, of which the latter is usually dominant. The total power dissipation can be estimated using the following equation: where VSUP is the voltage at the SUP pin of the IC, ICC is the IC quiescent current consumption or typically 0.75mA (MAX16990) or 1.25mA (MAX16992), Qg is the total gate charge of the chosen MOSFET at 5V, and fSW is the switching frequency. PIC reaches its maximum at maximum VSUP. PIC = VSUP x ICC + (VSUP - 5) x (Qg x fSW) Ordering Information FREQUENCY RANGE OVP/ SYNCO SPREAD SPECTRUM TEMP RANGE MAX16990AUBA/V+ 220kHz to 1MHz MAX16990AUBB/V+ 220kHz to 1MHz None Off -40C to +125C 10 MAX-EP* None On -40C to +125C MAX16990ATCC/V+ 10 MAX-EP* 220kHz to 1MHz OVP Off -40C to +125C 12 TQFN-EP* MAX16990ATCD/V+ 220kHz to 1MHz OVP On -40C to +125C 12 TQFN-EP* MAX16990ATCD/VY+ 220kHz to 1MHz OVP On -40C to +125C 12 SWTQFN-EP* MAX16990ATCE/V+ 220kHz to 1MHz SYNCO Off -40C to +125C 12 TQFN-EP* MAX16990ATCF/V+ 220kHz to 1MHz SYNCO On -40C to +125C 12 TQFN-EP* MAX16992AUBA/V+ 1MHz to 2.5MHz None Off -40C to +125C 10 MAX-EP* MAX16992AUBB/V+ MAX16992ATCC/V+ MAX16992ATCD/V+ 1MHz to 2.5MHz 1MHz to 2.5MHz 1MHz to 2.5MHz None OVP OVP On Off On -40C to +125C -40C to +125C -40C to +125C 10 MAX-EP* 12 TQFN-EP* 12 TQFN-EP* MAX16992ATCD/VY+ 1MHz to 2.5MHz OVP On -40C to +125C 12 SWTQFN-EP* MAX16992ATCE/V+ 1MHz to 2.5MHz SYNCO Off -40C to +125C 12 TQFN-EP* MAX16992ATCF/VY+** 1MHz to 2.5MHz SYNCO On -40C to +125C 12 SWTQFN-EP* PART PIN-PACKAGE /V denotes an automotive qualified part. +Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package. *EP = Exposed pad. **Future product--contact factory for availability. Chip Information PROCESS: BiCMOS www.maximintegrated.com Package Information For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages. Note that a "+", "#", or "-" in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status. PACKAGE TYPE PKG CODE OUTLINE NO. 12 SWTQFN-EP T1233Y+4 21-100171 LAND PATTERN NO. 90-100060 12 TQFN-EP T1233+4 21-0136 90-0019 10 MAX-EP U10E+3 21-0109 90-0148 Maxim Integrated 18 MAX16990/MAX16992 36V, 2.5MHz Automotive Boost/ SEPIC Controllers Revision History REVISION NUMBER REVISION DATE PAGES CHANGED DESCRIPTION 0 3/13 Initial release 1 4/13 Added EP to MAX package in Pin Descriptions 9-11 -- 2 4/13 Corrected errors in TOCs 21 and 29 7, 8 3 7/13 Removed future product asterisks from Ordering Information 18 4 2/15 Update the Benefits and Features section 1 5 7/15 Corrected value in Figure 2, changing inductor value from 22mF to 22mH 16 6 8/15 Corrected part number in Typical Application Circuit 1 7 2/17 Replaced toc18 in Typical Operating Characteristics, added MAX16992ATCF/VY+ in Ordering Information as a future product, and added SWTQFN-EP (package code T1233Y+4) in Package Information sections 7, 18 8 7/17 Added Note 3 to SUP Operating Supply Range in the Electrical Characteristics table 2 9 9/17 Deleted Note 3 in and after the Electrical Characteristics table 10 5/18 Replaced Figure 4 and added MAX16990ATCD/VY+** to Ordering Information 11 8/18 Added MAX16992ATCD/VY+ to Ordering Information as a future product 18 12 10/18 Removed future product status from MAX16990ATCD/VY+ in Ordering Information 18 2, 4 17,18 For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please visit Maxim Integrated's online storefront at https://www.maximintegrated.com/en/storefront/storefront.html. 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