AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO General Description Features The AAT2500M is a high efficiency 400mA stepdown converter and 300mA low dropout (LDO) linear regulator for applications where power efficiency and solution size are critical. The typical input power source can be a single-cell Lithium-ion/polymer battery or a 5V or 3.3V power bus. * * VIN Range: 2.7V to 5.5V Output Current: -- Step-Down Converter: 400mA -- LDO: 300mA Low Quiescent Current -- 130A Combined for Both Step-Down Converter plus LDO 90% Efficient Step-down Converter (at 100mA) Integrated Power Switches 100% Duty Cycle 1.8MHz Switching Frequency Current Limit Protection Automatic Soft-Start Over Temperature Protection TSOPJW-12 Package -40C to +85C Temperature Range * The step-down converter is capable of delivering up to 400mA output current, uses a typical switching frequency of 1.8MHz to greatly reduce the size of external components, offers high speed turn-on and maintains a low 25A no load quiescent current. * * * * * * * * * The LDO is capable of delivering up to 300mA output current. The AAT2500M is available in the Pb-free, spacesaving 12-pin TSOPJW package and is rated over the -40C to +85C operating temperature range. SystemPowerTM Applications * * * * * * * * Cellular Phones Digital Cameras Handheld Instruments Micro Hard Disc Drives Microprocessor / DSP Core / IO Power Optical Storage Devices PDAs and Handheld Computers Portable Media Players Typical Application AAT2500M 2.7V to 5.5V Input Supply IN_BUCK LX 4.7F IN_LDO 1F VOUT_BUCK 2.2H R1 FB_BUCK R2 VOUT(LDO) OUT_LDO C2 4.7F Enable Buck EN_BUCK Enable LDO EN_LDO 2500M.2007.06.1.0 C1 2.2F AGND PGND 1 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Pin Descriptions Pin # Symbol 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8, 9, 10, 11 12 LX PGND EN_BUCK EN_LDO FB_BUCK OUT_LDO IN_LDO AGND IN_BUCK Function Step-down converter switching node. Power ground for step-down converter. Enable pin for step-down converter. Enable pin for LDO. Feedback input pin for step-down converter. Regulated at 0.6V for adjustable version. LDO power output. Input supply voltage for LDO. Analog signal ground. Input supply voltage for step-down converter. Pin Configuration TSOPJW-12 (Top View) LX PGND EN_BUCK EN_LDO FB_BUCK OUT_LDO 2 1 12 2 11 3 10 4 9 5 8 6 7 IN_BUCK AGND AGND AGND AGND IN_LDO 2500M.2007.06.1.0 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Absolute Maximum Ratings1 Symbol VP AGND, PGND VEN, VFB IOUT TJ TS TLEAD Description Input Voltage Ground Pins Enable and Feedback Pins Maximum DC Output Current (continuous) Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Maximum Soldering Temperature (at leads, 10 sec) Value Units -0.3 to 6.0 -0.3 to +0.3 VIN + 0.3 1000 -40 to 150 -65 to 150 300 V V V mA C C C Value Units 110 909 C/W mW Thermal Information Symbol JA PD Description 2 Thermal Resistance Maximum Power Dissipation 1. Stresses above those listed in Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. Functional operation at conditions other than the operating conditions specified is not implied. Only one Absolute Maximum Rating should be applied at any one time. 2. Mounted on an FR4 board. 2500M.2007.06.1.0 3 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Electrical Characteristics1 VIN_BUCK = VIN_LDO = 5.0V. TA = -40C to +85C unless noted otherwise. Typical values are at TA = +25C. Symbol Description Conditions Power Supply VINBUCK, Input Voltage VINLDO VUVLO Under-Voltage Lockout IQ Quiescent Current ISHDN Shutdown Current Step-Down Converter VFB Feedback Voltage Tolerance ILXLEAK LX Reverse Leakage Current IFB Feedback Leakage ILIM P-Channel Current Limit RDS(ON)H High Side Switch On Resistance RDS(ON)L Low Side Switch On Resistance VOUT/VOUT Load Regulation VOUT/VOUT Line Regulation FOSC Oscillator Frequency TS Start-Up Time LDO (VOUT = 3.3V) VOUT Output Voltage Tolerance VOUT Output Voltage Range VIN Typ 2.7 VIN Rising VIN Falling VEN = VIN, No Load VEN = GND No Load, TA = 25C IOUT = 0 to 400mA; VIN = 2.7 to 5.5V VIN = 5.5V, VLX = 0 to VIN, VEN = GND VFB = 1.0 V Units 5.5 V 2.7 V V A A 1.0 0.591 -3 -1.0 0.609 +3 1.0 0.2 V % A A A % % MHz s 3.36 3 V % 5.5 V 1.2 0.4 0.25 0.25 0.3 1.8 120 From Enable to Output Regulation No Load, 25C IOUT = 0 to 300mA Max 2.35 130 ILOAD = 0 to 400mA VIN = 2.7V to 5.5V Input Voltage IOUT Output Current ILIM Current Limit VDO Dropout Voltage3 VOUT/VOUT Load Regulation VOUT/VOUT Line Regulation TS Start-Up Time Logic Signals VEN(L) Enable Threshold Low VEN(H) Enable Threshold High IEN(H) Enable Current Consumption Over-Temperature Shutdown TSD Threshold Over-Temperature Shutdown THYS Hysteresis Min 3.24 -3 VOUT + VDO2 300 3.30 1 160 1.2 0.6 100 IOUT = 300mA ILOAD = 0 to 300mA VIN = 3.7V to 5.5V From Enable to Output Regulation 240 0.6 1.5 -1.0 1.0 mA A mV % % s V V A 150 C 15 C 1. Specification over the -40C to +85C operating temperature ranges is assured by design, characterization and correlation with statistical process controls. 2. To calculate the minimum LDO input voltage, use the following equation: VIN(MIN) = VOUT(MAX) + VDO(MAX). 3. VDO is defined as VIN - VOUT when VOUT is 98% of nominal. 4 2500M.2007.06.1.0 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Typical Characteristics LDO Dropout Voltage vs. Temperature LDO Dropout Characteristics (VOUT = 3.3V) 3.5 180 IL = 300mA Output Voltage (V) Dropout Voltage (mV) 210 150 120 IL = 200mA 90 IL = 100mA 60 30 IL = 50mA 0 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 3.4 3.3 3.2 IOUT = 10mA IOUT = 50mA IOUT = 0.1mA IOUT = 300mA 3.1 3.0 IOUT = 200mA 2.9 IOUT = 100mA 2.8 80 3.0 100 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Input Voltage (V) Temperature (C) LDO Dropout Voltage vs. Output Current No Load Quiescent Current vs. Input Voltage (EN_BUCK = EN_LDO = VIN) 150 85C 200 150 Input Current (A) Dropout Voltage (mV) 250 25C 100 50 -40C 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 90 70 -40C 50 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 LDO Turn-Off Response Time LDO Turn-On Time From Enable (VIN = 5V; VOUT = 3.3V; IOUT = 300mA) (VIN = 5V; VOUT = 3.3V; IOUT = 300mA) 0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 -1.0 2500M.2007.06.1.0 Enable Voltage (top) (V) 2 6 4 2 0 3 2 1 0 -1 Output Voltage (bottom)(V) 4 Output Voltage (bottom)(V) 6 Time (50ns/div) 6 Input Voltage (V) Output Current (mA) Enable Voltage (top) (V) 25C 85C 110 30 2.5 0 0 130 Time (40s/div) 5 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO LDO Line Transient Response LDO Load Transient Response (VIN = 4V to 5V; VOUT = 3.3V; IOUT = 300mA; COUT = 4.7F) (1mA to 300mA; VIN = 5V; VOUT = 3.3V; COUT = 4.7F) 3.5 3.3 3.1 Output Voltage (top) (V) 4 3.7 3.5 3.3 3.1 2.9 300mA 0.4 0.2 1mA 0.0 -0.2 Time (40s/div) Output Current (bottom) (A) 5 Output Voltage (bottom) (V) Input Voltage (top) (V) Typical Characteristics Time (100s/div) LDO VIH and VIL vs. Input Voltage 1.2 VIH VIH and VIL (V) 1.1 1.0 0.9 VIL 0.8 0.7 0.6 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 Input Voltage (V) Step-Down Converter Switching Frequency vs. Input Voltage Step-Down Converter Switching Frequency vs. Temperature VOUT = 1.8V 2 1 VOUT = 1.2V 0 -1 -2 -3 2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 Input Voltage (V) 6 Switching Frequency (MHz) Frequency Variation (%) (IOUT = 400mA) 3 4.7 5.1 5.5 (VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.8V) 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 Temperature (C) 2500M.2007.06.1.0 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Typical Characteristics Step-Down Converter Efficiency vs. Load Step-Down Converter DC Regulation (VOUT = 1.8V; L = 2.2H) (VOUT = 1.8V; L = 2.2H) 1.0 100 VIN = 3.3V VIN = 2.7V 80 Output Error (%) Efficiency (%) 90 70 60 50 VIN = 4.2V 40 VIN = 5.5V 30 VIN = 3.3V, 4.2V, 5.5V 0.5 0.0 VIN = 2.7V -0.5 -1.0 20 0.1 1 10 100 0.1 1000 1 Output Current (mA) 100 1000 Output Current (mA) Step-Down Converter Efficiency vs. Load Step-Down Converter DC Regulation (VOUT = 1.2V; L = 2.2H) (VOUT = 1.2V; L = 2.2H) 1.0 100 VIN = 3.3V VIN = 2.7V 80 Output Error (%) 90 Efficiency (%) 10 70 VIN = 5V 60 50 VIN = 4.2V 40 VIN = 3.6V to 5.5V 0.5 0.0 VIN = 2.7V -0.5 30 20 0.1 1 10 100 -1.0 0.1 1000 10 100 Step-Down Converter Output Ripple Step-Down Converter Output Ripple (VOUT = 1.8V; VIN = 5V; IOUT = 1mA) (VOUT = 1.8V; VIN = 5V; IOUT = 400mA) 1.79 0.2 0.1 0.0 2500M.2007.06.1.0 Output Voltage (top) (V) 1.80 1.82 1.81 1.80 1.79 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 Inductor Current (bottom) (A) 1.81 Time (10s/div) 1000 Output Current (mA) Inductor Current (bottom) (A) Output Voltage (top) (V) Output Current (mA) 1 Time (200ns/div) 7 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Typical Characteristics Step-Down Converter Output Voltage Error vs. Temperature Step-Down Converter Output Voltage Error vs. Temperature (VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.2V; IOUT = 400mA) Output Voltage Error (%) Output Voltage Error (%) (VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.8V; IOUT = 400mA) 1.0 0.5 0.0 -0.5 -1.0 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 1.0 0.5 0.0 -0.5 -1.0 100 -50 -25 0 Temperature (C) 500 85C RDS(ON)L (m ) RDS(ON)H (m ) 600 500 400 300 3 3.5 4 4.5 100 120C 100C 400 5 5.5 6 Input Voltage (V) 85C 300 200 25C 25C 2.5 75 Step-Down Converter N-Channel RDS(ON)L vs. Input Voltage 120C 100C 50 Temperature (C) Step-Down Converter P-Channel RDS(ON)H vs. Input Voltage 700 25 100 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 Input Voltage (V) Step-Down Converter Soft Start 6 4 2 0 -2 0.4 0.2 0.0 -0.2 Inductor Current (bottom) (A) Enable Voltage (top) (V) Output Voltage (middle) (V) (VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.8V; IOUT = 400mA; CFF = Open) Time (50s/div) 8 2500M.2007.06.1.0 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Typical Characteristics Step-Down Converter Load Transient Response Step-Down Converter Load Transient Response (1mA to 400mA; VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.8V; COUT = 4.7F) (1mA to 400mA; VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.8V; COUT = 4.7F; CFF = 100pF) 1mA 0.4 0.2 0.0 -0.2 Output Voltage (top) (V) Output Voltage (top) (V) 400mA 2.0 1.8 400mA 1mA 0.4 0.2 0.0 -0.2 Time (100s/div) Output Current (middle) (A) Inductor Current (bottom) (A) 1.8 Output Current (middle) (A) Inductor Current (bottom) (A) 2.0 Time (100s/div) Step-Down Converter Load Transient Response Step-Down Converter Load Transient Response (1mA to 400mA; VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.2V; COUT = 4.7F) (1mA to 400mA; VIN = 5V; VOUT = 1.2V; COUT = 4.7F; CFF = 100pF) 0.4 0.2 0.0 -0.2 Output Voltage (top) (V) Output Voltage (top) (V) 400mA 1mA 1.4 1.2 400mA 1mA 0.4 0.2 0.0 -0.2 Time (100s/div) Output Current (middle) (A) Inductor Current (bottom) (A) 1.2 Output Current (middle) (A) Inductor Current (bottom) (A) 1.4 Time (100s/div) Step-Down Converter Line Transient Response Step-Down Converter Line Regulation (VIN = 4V to 5V; VOUT = 1.8V; IOUT = 400mA; COUT = 4.7F) (VOUT = 1.2V; L = 2.2H) 4 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 Time (40s/div) 2500M.2007.06.1.0 1.00 Accuracy (%) Input Voltage (top) (V) 5 Output Voltage (bottom) (V) 6 IOUT = 0.1mA to 400mA 0.50 0.00 -0.50 -1.00 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 Input Voltage (V) 9 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Functional Block Diagram IN_BUCK Control Circuit EN_BUCK EN_LDO Bias LX PGND FB_BUCK VCC VCC IN_LDO OUT_LDO Oscillator RLDOFB1 RLDOFB2 AGND Functional Description Linear Regulator The AAT2500M is a high performance power management IC comprised of a buck converter and a linear regulator. The buck converter is a high efficiency converter capable of delivering up to 400mA. Operating at 1.8MHz, the converter requires only three external power components (CIN, COUT, and LX) and is stable with a ceramic output capacitor. The linear regulator delivers 300mA and is also stable with ceramic capacitors. The advanced circuit design of the linear regulator has been specifically optimized for very fast startup and shutdown timing. This proprietary LDO has also been tailored for superior transient response characteristics. These traits are particularly important for applications that require fast power supply timing. 10 The high-speed turn-on capability is enabled through implementation of a fast-start control cir- 2500M.2007.06.1.0 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO cuit, which accelerates the power-up behavior of fundamental control and feedback circuits within the LDO regulator. Fast turn-off time response is achieved by an active output pull-down circuit, which is enabled when the LDO regulator is placed in shutdown mode. This active fast shutdown circuit has no adverse effect on normal device operation. The LDO regulator output has been specifically optimized to function with lowcost, low-ESR ceramic capacitors; however, the design will allow for operation over a wide range of capacitor types. The regulator comes with complete short-circuit and thermal protection. The combination of these two internal protection circuits gives a comprehensive safety system to guard against extreme adverse operating conditions. The regulator features an enable/disable function. This pin (EN_LDO) is active high and is compatible with CMOS logic. To assure the LDO regulator will switch on, the EN_LDO turn-on control level must be greater than 1.5V. The LDO regulator will go into the disable shutdown mode when the voltage on the EN_LDO pin falls below 0.6V. If the enable function is not needed in a specific application, it may be tied to VIN_LDO to keep the LDO regulator in a continuously on state. AAT2500M 12 1 VP_BUCK VIN C1 10F LX 7 The AAT2500M buck is a constant frequency peak current mode PWM converter with internal compensation. It is designed to operate with an input voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V. The output voltage ranges from 0.6V to the input voltage. The 0.6V fixed model shown in Figure 1 is also the adjustable version and is externally programmable with a resistive divider, as shown in Figure 2. The converter MOSFET power stage is sized for 400mA load capability with up to 92% efficiency. Light load efficiency is close to 80% at a 500A load. AAT2500M L1 4.7H 12 VOUT _BUCK VIN C1 10F EN_LDO 9 OUT_LDO AGND 2 C1 4.7F 11 EN_BUCK AGND EN_LDO AGND VOUT_LDO AGND Figure 1: AAT2500M Fixed Output. 9 OUT_LDO AGND 2 C4 4.7F C8 100pF 10 6 8 PGND FB_BUCK 4 AGND VOUT_BUCK R1 5 IN_LDO 3 10 L1 4.7uH LX 7 AGND 6 1 VP_BUCK 11 EN_BUCK 4 2500M.2007.06.1.0 Step-Down Converter FB_BUCK 3 C4 4.7F When the regulator is in shutdown mode, an internal 1.5k resistor is connected between OUT and GND. This is intended to discharge COUT when the LDO regulator is disabled. The internal 1.5K resistor has no adverse impact on device turn-on time. 5 IN_LDO VOUT_LDO The IN_LDO input powers the internal reference, oscillator, and bias control blocks. For this reason, the IN_LDO input must be connected to the input power source to provide power to both the LDO and step-down converter functions. R2 59k C1 4.7F 8 PGND AGND Figure 2: AAT2500M with Adjustable Step-Down Output and Enhanced Transient Response. 11 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Soft Start The AAT2500M soft-start control prevents output voltage overshoot and limits inrush current when either the input power or the enable input is applied. When pulled low, the enable input forces the converter into a low-power, non-switching state with a bias current of less than 1A. Low Dropout Operation For conditions where the input voltage drops to the output voltage level, the converter duty cycle increases to 100%. As 100% duty cycle is approached, the minimum off-time initially forces the high side on-time to exceed the 1.8MHz clock cycle and reduce the effective switching frequency. Once the input drops below the level where the output can be regulated, the high side P-channel MOSFET is turned on continuously for 100% duty cycle. At 100% duty cycle, the output voltage tracks the input voltage minus the IR drop of the high side P-channel MOSFET RDS(ON). Low Supply The under-voltage lockout (UVLO) guarantees sufficient VIN bias and proper operation of all internal circuitry prior to activation. Fault Protection For overload conditions, the peak inductor current is limited. Thermal protection disables switching when the internal dissipation or ambient temperature becomes excessive. The junction over-temperature threshold is 150C with 15C of hysteresis. 12 Applications Information LDO Regulator Input and Output Capacitors: An input capacitor is not required for basic operation of the linear regulator. However, if the AAT2500M is physically located at a reasonable distance from an input power source, an input capacitor (C3) will be needed for stable operation. Typically, a 1F or larger capacitor is recommended for C3 in most applications. C3 should be located as closely to the input voltage (IN_LDO) pin as practically possible. An input capacitor greater than 1F will offer superior input line transient response and maximize power supply ripple rejection. Ceramic, tantalum, or aluminum electrolytic capacitors may be selected for C3. There is no specific capacitor ESR requirement for C3. However, for 300mA LDO regulator output operation, ceramic capacitors are recommended for C3 due to their inherent capability over tantalum capacitors to withstand input current surges from low impedance sources such as batteries in portable devices. For proper load voltage regulation and operational stability, a capacitor is required between the OUT_LDO and AGND pins. The output capacitor (C4) connection to the LDO regulator ground pin should be made as directly as practically possible for maximum device performance. Since the regulator has been designed to function with very low ESR capacitors, ceramic capacitors in the 1.0F to 10F range are recommended for best performance. Applications utilizing the exceptionally low output noise and optimum power supply ripple rejection should use 2.2F or greater for C4. In low output current applications, where output load is less than 10mA, the minimum value for C4 can be as low as 0.47F. 2500M.2007.06.1.0 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Equivalent Series Resistance: ESR is a very important characteristic to consider when selecting a capacitor. ESR is the internal series resistance associated with a capacitor that includes lead resistance, internal connections, size and area, material composition, and ambient temperature. Typically, capacitor ESR is measured in milliohms for ceramic capacitors and can range to more than several ohms for tantalum or aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Step-Down Converter Inductor Selection: The step-down converter uses peak current mode control with slope compensation to maintain stability for duty cycles greater than 50%. The output inductor value must be selected so the inductor current down slope meets the internal slope compensation requirements. The internal slope compensation for the adjustable and low-voltage fixed versions of the AAT2500M is 0.24A/sec. This equates to a slope compensation that is 35% of the inductor current down slope for a 1.5V output and 2.2H inductor. m= 0.35 VO 0.35 1.5V A = = 0.24 L 2.2H sec This is the internal slope compensation for the adjustable (VO = 0.6V) version or low output voltage fixed versions. When externally programming the 0.6V version to 2.5V, the calculated inductance is 3.75H. L= 0.35 VO = m = 1.5 sec 0.35 VO 1.5 A VO A 0.24A sec sec 2.5V = 3.75H A In this case, a standard 4.7H value is selected. For high output voltage fixed versions (2.5V and above), m = 0.48A/sec. Table 1 displays inductor values for the AAT2500M fixed and adjustable options. Manufacturer's specifications list both the inductor DC current rating, which is a thermal limitation, and the peak current rating, which is determined by the saturation characteristics. The inductor should not show any appreciable saturation under normal load conditions. Some inductors may meet the peak and average current ratings yet result in excessive losses due to a high DCR. Always consider the losses associated with the DCR and its effect on the total converter efficiency when selecting an inductor. The 2.2H CDRH3D16 series inductor selected from Sumida has a 59m DCR and a 1.3A DC current rating. At full load, the inductor DC loss is 9.4mW which gives a 1.5% loss in efficiency for a 400mA, 1.5V output. Configuration Output Voltage Inductor Slope Compensation 0.6V Adjustable With External Resistive Divider 0.6V to 2.0V 2.2H 0.24A/sec 2.5V 4.7H 0.24A/sec 0.6V to 2.0V 2.2H 0.24A/sec 2.5V to 3.3V 2.2H 0.48A/sec Fixed Output Table 1: Inductor Values. 2500M.2007.06.1.0 13 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO for VIN = 2 * VO Input Capacitor Select a 4.7F to 10F X7R or X5R ceramic capacitor for the input. To estimate the required input capacitor size, determine the acceptable input ripple level (VPP) and solve for C2. The calculated value varies with input voltage and is a maximum when VIN_BUCK is double the output voltage (VO). CIN = V VO * 1- O VIN VIN VPP - ESR * FOSC IO 1 VPP - ESR * 4 * FOSC IO Always examine the ceramic capacitor DC voltage coefficient characteristics when selecting the proper value. For example, the capacitance of a 10F, 6.3V, X5R ceramic capacitor with 5.0V DC applied is actually about 6F. The maximum input capacitor RMS current is: IRMS = IO * VO V * 1- O VIN VIN The input capacitor RMS ripple current varies with the input and output voltage and will always be less than or equal to half of the total DC load (output) current. VO V * 1- O = VIN VIN 14 D * (1 - D) = 0.52 = VO IO 2 VO The term VIN * 1 - VIN appears in both the input voltage ripple and input capacitor RMS current equations and is a maximum when VIN_BUCK is twice VOUT_BUCK. This is why the input voltage ripple and the input capacitor RMS current ripple are a maximum at 50% duty cycle. The input capacitor provides a low impedance loop for the edges of pulsed current drawn by the AAT2500M. Low ESR/ESL X7R and X5R ceramic capacitors are ideal for this function. To minimize stray inductance, the capacitor should be placed as closely as possible to the IC. This keeps the high frequency content of the input current localized, minimizing EMI and input voltage ripple. VO V 1 * 1 - O = for VIN = 2 * VO VIN VIN 4 CIN(MIN) = IRMS(MAX) = The proper placement of the input capacitor (C2) can be seen in the evaluation board layout in Figure 3. A laboratory test set-up typically consists of two long wires running from the bench power supply to the evaluation board input voltage pins. The inductance of these wires, along with the low-ESR ceramic input capacitor, can create a high Q network that may affect converter performance. This problem often becomes apparent in the form of excessive ringing in the output voltage during load transients. Errors in the loop phase and gain measurements can also result. Since the inductance of a short PCB trace feeding the input voltage is significantly lower than the power leads from the bench power supply, most applications do not exhibit this problem. 1 2 2500M.2007.06.1.0 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Figure 3: AAT2500M Evaluation Board Top Side. In applications where the input power source lead inductance cannot be reduced to a level that does not affect the converter performance, a high ESR tantalum or aluminum electrolytic should be placed in parallel with the low ESR, ESL bypass ceramic capacitor. This dampens the high Q network and stabilizes the system. Output Capacitor The step-down converter output capacitor limits the output ripple and provides holdup during large load transitions. A 4.7F to 10F X5R or X7R ceramic capacitor typically provides sufficient bulk capacitance to stabilize the output during large load transitions and has the ESR and ESL characteristics necessary for low output ripple. The output voltage droop due to a load transient is dominated by the capacitance of the ceramic output capacitor. During a step increase in load current, the ceramic output capacitor alone supplies the load current until the loop responds. Within two or three switching cycles, the loop responds and the inductor current increases to match the load current demand. The relationship of the output voltage droop during the three switching cycles to the output capacitance can be estimated by: COUT = 2500M.2007.06.1.0 3 * ILOAD VDROOP * FOSC Figure 4: AAT2500M Evaluation Board Bottom Side. Once the average inductor current increases to the DC load level, the output voltage recovers. The above equation establishes a limit on the minimum value for the output capacitor with respect to load transients. The internal voltage loop compensation also limits the minimum output capacitor value to 4.7F. This is due to its effect on the loop crossover frequency (bandwidth), phase margin, and gain margin. Increased output capacitance will reduce the crossover frequency with greater phase margin. The maximum output capacitor RMS ripple current is given by: IRMS(MAX) = 1 VOUT * (VIN(MAX) - VOUT) L * FOSC * VIN(MAX) 2* 3 * Dissipation due to the RMS current in the ceramic output capacitor ESR is typically minimal, resulting in less than a few degrees rise in hot-spot temperature. Adjustable Output Voltage Resistor Selection For applications requiring an adjustable output voltage (VO or VOUT), the 0.6V version can be externally programmed. Resistors R1 and R2 of Figure 5 program the output to regulate at a voltage higher than 0.6V. To limit the bias current required for the external feedback resistor string while maintaining good noise immunity, the minimum suggested value for R2 15 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO is 59k. Although a larger value will further reduce quiescent current, it will also increase the impedance of the feedback node, making it more sensitive to external noise and interference. Table 2 summarizes the resistor values for various output voltages with R2 set to either 59k for good noise immunity or 221k for reduced no load input current. R2 = 59k R2 = 221k VOUT (V) R1 (k) R1 (k) 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.8 1.85 2.0 2.5 19.6 29.4 39.2 49.9 59.0 68.1 78.7 88.7 118 124 137 187 75 113 150 187 221 261 301 332 442 464 523 715 VOUT 1.5V R1 = V -1 * R2 = 0.6V - 1 * 59k = 88.5k REF The adjustable version of the AAT2500M, combined with an external feedforward capacitor (C8 in Figures 2 and 5), delivers enhanced transient response for extreme pulsed load applications. The addition of the feedforward capacitor typically requires a larger output capacitor C1 for stability. Table 2: Adjustable Resistor Values For Use With 0.6V Step-Down Converter. VIN1 3 2 1 3 2 1 LX1 LDO Input LDO Enable VOUT BUCK C7 0.01F C1 4.7F L1 4.7H 3 2 1 U1 AAT2500M 1 R1 Table 2 C8 n/a 2 3 4 5 R2 59k C9 n/a 6 LX Buck Enable IN_BUCK PGND AGND EN_BUCK AGND EN_LDO AGND FB_BUCK AGND OUT_LDO C4 4.7F IN_LDO 12 11 10 C2 10F 9 8 7 C3 10F GND GND VOUT LDO Figure 5: AAT2500M Evaluation Board Schematic. 16 2500M.2007.06.1.0 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Thermal Calculations PCB Layout There are three types of losses associated with the AAT2500M step-down converter: switching losses, conduction losses, and quiescent current losses. Conduction losses are associated with the RDS(ON) characteristics of the power output switching devices. Switching losses are dominated by the gate charge of the power output switching devices. At full load, assuming continuous conduction mode (CCM), a simplified form of the step-down converter and LDO losses is given by: The following guidelines should be used to ensure a proper layout. PTOTAL = IOBUCK2 * (RDSON(HS) * VOBUCK + RDSON(LS) * [VIN - VOBUCK]) VIN + (tsw * FOSC * IOBUCK + IQBUCK + IQLDO) * VIN + IOLDO * (VIN - VOLDO) IQBUCK is the step-down converter quiescent current and IQLDO is the LDO quiescent current. The term tsw is used to estimate the full load step-down converter switching losses. For the condition where the buck converter is in dropout at 100% duty cycle, the total device dissipation reduces to: 1. The input capacitor C2 should connect as closely as possible to IN_BUCK and PGND, as shown in Figure 5. 2. The output capacitor and inductor should be connected as closely as possible. The connection of the inductor to the LX pin should also be as short as possible. 3. The feedback trace should be separate from any power trace and connect as closely as possible to the load point. Sensing along a high-current load trace will degrade DC load regulation. If external feedback resistors are used, they should be placed as closely as possible to the FB_BUCK pin. This prevents noise from being coupled into the high impedance feedback node. 4. The resistance of the trace from the load return to GND should be kept to a minimum. This will help to minimize any error in DC regulation due to differences in the potential of the internal signal ground and the power ground. PTOTAL = IOBUCK2 * RDSON(HS) + IOLDO * (VIN - VOLDO) + (IQBUCK + IQLDO) * VIN Since RDS(ON), quiescent current, and switching losses all vary with input voltage, the total losses should be investigated over the complete input voltage range. Given the total losses, the maximum junction temperature can be derived from the JA for the TSOPJW-12 package which is 110C/W. TJ(MAX) = PTOTAL * JA + TAMB 2500M.2007.06.1.0 17 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Step-Down Converter Design Example Specifications VOBUCK = 1.8V @ 400mA (adjustable using 0.6V version), Pulsed Load ILOAD = 300mA VOLDO = 3.3V @ 300mA VIN = 2.7V to 4.2V (3.6V nominal) FOSC = 1.8MHz TAMB = 85C 1.8V Buck Output Inductor L1 = 1.5 sec sec VOBUCK = 1.5 1.8V = 2.7H A A (see Table 1) For Sumida inductor CDRH3D16, 2.2H, DCR = 59m. IL1 = 1.8V VOBUCK VOBUCK 1.8V 1= 1= 260mA L1 F VIN 2.2H 1.8MHz 4.2V IPKL1 = IOBUCK + IL1 = 0.4A + 0.130A = 0.53A 2 PL1 = IOBUCK2 DCR = (0.4A)2 59m = 9.4mW 1.8V Output Capacitor VDROOP = 0.2V COUT = 3 * ILOAD 3 * 0.3A = = 2.5F VDROOP * FOSC 0.2V * 1.8MHz IRMS = (VOBUCK) * (VIN(MAX) - VOBUCK) 1 1.8V * (4.2V - 1.8V) * = 75mARMS = L1 * FOSC * VIN(MAX) 2 * 3 2.2H * 1.8MHz * 4.2V 2* 3 1 * Pesr = esr * IRMS2 = 5m * (75mA)2 = 28.1W 18 2500M.2007.06.1.0 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Input Capacitor Input Ripple VPP = 25mV CIN = IRMS = 1 VPP - ESR * 4 * FOSC IOBUCK = 1 = 2.42F 25mV - 5m * 4 * 1.8MHz 0.4A IOBUCK = 0.2ARMS 2 P = esr * IRMS2 = 5m * (0.2A)2 = 0.2mW AAT2500M Losses PTOTAL = IOBUCK2 * (RDSON(HS) * VOBUCK + RDSON(LS) * [VIN - VOBUCK]) VIN + (tsw * FOSC * IOBUCK + IQBUCK + IQLDO) * VIN + (VIN - VLDO) * ILDO = (0.4A)2 * (0.725 * 1.8V + 0.7 * [4.2V - 1.8V]) 4.2V + (5ns * 1.8MHz * 0.4A + 50A +125A) * 4.2V + (4.2V - 3.3V) * 0.3A = 399mW TJ(MAX) = TAMB + JA * PLOSS = 85C + (110C/W) * 399mW = 129C 2500M.2007.06.1.0 19 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO VOUT (V) R1 (k) R1 (k) Adjustable Version (0.6V device) R2 = 59k R2 = 221k1 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.8 1.85 2.0 2.5 19.6 29.4 39.2 49.9 59.0 68.1 78.7 88.7 118 124 137 187 75.0 113 150 187 221 261 301 332 442 464 523 715 VOUT (V) R1 (k) Fixed Version R2 Not Used 0.6-3.3V 0 L1 (H) 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 or 3.3 4.7 L1 (H) 2.2 Table 3: Evaluation Board Component Values. Manufacturer Sumida Sumida MuRata MuRata Coilcraft Coilcraft Coiltronics Part Number Inductance (H) Max DC Current (A) DCR () Size (mm) LxWxH Type CDRH3D16-4R7 CDRH3D161HP-2R2 LQH32CN4R7M23 LQH32CN2R2M23 LPO3310-222 LPO3310-472 SD3118-4R7 4.7 2.2 4.7 2.2 2.2 4.7 4.7 0.90 1.30 0.45 0.60 1.10 0.80 0.98 0.11 0.059 0.20 0.13 0.15 0.27 0.122 3.8x3.8x1.8 4.0x4.0x1.8 2.5x3.2x2.0 2.5x3.2x2.0 3.3x3.3x1.0 3.3x3.3x1.0 3.1x3.1x1.85 Shielded Shielded Non-Shielded Non-Shielded Non-Shielded Non-Shielded Shielded Table 4: Typical Surface Mount Inductors. Manufacturer MuRata MuRata MuRata MuRata Part Number Value Voltage Temp. Co. Case GRM21BR61A475KA73L GRM18BR60J475KE19D GRM21BR60J106KE19 GRM21BR60J226ME39 4.7F 4.7F 10F 22F 10V 6.3V 6.3V 6.3V X5R X5R X5R X5R 0805 0603 0805 0805 Table 5: Surface Mount Capacitors. 1. For reduced quiescent current R2 = 221k. 20 2500M.2007.06.1.0 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Ordering Information Voltage Package Buck Converter LDO Marking1 Part Number (Tape and Reel)2 TSOPJW-12 Adj 0.6V 3.3V XLXYY AAT2500MITP-AW-T1 All AnalogicTech products are offered in Pb-free packaging. The term "Pb-free" means semiconductor products that are in compliance with current RoHS standards, including the requirement that lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.analogictech.com/pbfree. Legend Voltage Adjustable (0.6V) 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 1.9 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.85 2.9 3.0 3.3 4.2 Code A B E G I Y N O P Q R S T W C 1. XYY = assembly and date code. 2. Sample stock is generally held on part numbers listed in BOLD. 3. Contact Sales for availability. 2500M.2007.06.1.0 21 AAT2500M 400mA Step-Down Converter and 300mA LDO Package Information TSOPJW-12 2.85 0.20 2.40 0.10 0.10 0.20 +- 0.05 0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC 7 NOM 0.04 REF 0.055 0.045 0.15 0.05 + 0.10 1.00 - 0.065 0.9625 0.0375 3.00 0.10 4 4 0.45 0.15 0.010 2.75 0.25 All dimensions in millimeters. (c) Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. AnalogicTech cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in an AnalogicTech product. No circuit patent licenses, copyrights, mask work rights, or other intellectual property rights are implied. AnalogicTech reserves the right to make changes to their products or specifications or to discontinue any product or service without notice. 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