EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE MAX16963 Dual 2.2MHz, Low-Voltage Step-Down DC-DC Converter General Description The MAX16963 is a high-efficiency, dual synchronous step-down converter that operates with a 2.7V to 5.5V input voltage range and provides a 0.8V to 3.6V output voltage range. The device delivers up to 1.5A of load current per output. The low input/output voltage range and the ability to provide high output currents make this device ideal for on-board point-of-load and postregulation applications. The device achieves Q3% output error over load, line, and temperature ranges. The device features a 2.2MHz fixed-frequency PWM mode for better noise immunity and load transient response, and a skip mode for increased efficiency during light-load operation. The 2.2MHz frequency operation allows for an all-ceramic capacitor design and small-size external components. An optional spread-spectrum frequency modulation minimizes radiated electromagnetic emissions due to the switching frequency. On-board low RDSON switches help minimize efficiency losses at heavy loads and reduce critical/parasitic inductance, making the layout a much simpler task with respect to discrete solutions. Following a simple layout and footprint ensures first-pass success in new designs. The device is offered in a factory-preset output voltage or adjustable output-voltage version (see the Selector Guide for options). Factory-preset output-voltage versions allow customers to achieve Q3% output-voltage accuracy without using external resistors, while the adjustable output-voltage version provides the flexibility to set the output voltage to any desired value between 0.8V and 3.6V using an external resistive divider. Additional features include 8ms fixed soft-start, 16ms fixed power-good delay, overcurrent, and overtemperature protections. The MAX16963 is available in thermally enhanced 16-pin TSSOP-EP and 4mm x 4mm, 16-pin TQFN-EP packages, and is specified for operation over the -40NC to +125NC automotive temperature range. Benefits and Features S Small Size Components Dual 2.2MHz DC-DC Converter S Ideal for Point-of-Load Applications Up to 1.5A Output Current Adjustable Output Voltage: 0.8V to 3.6V 2.7V to 5.5V Operating Supply voltage S High Efficiency at Light Load Skip Mode with 36A Quiescent Current S Low Electromagnetic Emission Programmable SYNC I/O Pin Spread Spectrum S Low Power Mode Saves Energy Independent Enable Inputs S Output Rail Monitoring Helps Prevent System Failure Open-Drain Power-Good Output S Limits Inrush Current During Startup Built-In Soft-Start Timer S Overtemperature and Short-Circuit Protections S 4mm x 4mm, 16-Pin TQFN and 16-Pin TSSOP Packages S -40NC to 125NC Operating Temperature Range Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. Typical Application Circuit VPV1 PV1 4.7F Industrial/Military Point-of-Load Applications VOUT1 22F PV2 4.7F VPV 2.2H LX1 VPV2 PGND1 EN2 OUTS2 1.5H VOUT2 LX2 10 22F PV Applications Automotive Postregulation OUTS1 EN1 PGND2 1F VOUT1 GND VOUT2 MAX16963 20k PG2 EP For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim's website at www.maximintegrated.com. 20k PG1 19-6487; Rev 5; 7/15 MAX16963 Dual 2.2MHz, Low-Voltage Step-Down DC-DC Converter ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS PV, PV1, PV2 to GND...............................................-0.3V to +6V EN1, EN2, PG1, PG2 to GND..................................-0.3V to +6V LX_ Current............................................................ 1.6 (Note 1) PGND1 and PGND2 to GND ...............................-0.3V to +0.3V PV to PV1 and PV2................................................-0.3V to +0.3V LX1 and LX2 Continuous RMS Current....................................1A All Other Pins Voltages to GND... (VPV + 0.3V) to (VGND - 0.3V) Output Short-Circuit Duration.....................................Continuous Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70NC) TQFN (derate 25mW/NC above +70NC)................... 2000mW* TSSOP (derate 26.1mW/NC above +70NC)........... 2088.8mW* Operating Temperature Range......................... -40NC to +125NC Junction Temperature......................................................+150NC Storage Temperature Range............................. -65NC to +150NC Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................+300NC Soldering Temperature (reflow).......................................+260NC *As per JEDEC51 Standard (multilayer board). 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. Note 1: LX_ has internal clamp diodes for PGND_ and PV_. Applications that forward bias these diodes should take care not to exceed the IC's package power-dissipation limits. PACKAGE THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (Note 2) TQFN Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (BJA)...........40NC/W Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (BJC)..................6NC/W TSSOP Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (BJA)........38.3NC/W Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (BJC)..................3NC/W Note 2: 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 (VPV = VPV1 = VPV2 = 5V, VEN_ = 5V, TA = TJ = -40C to +125C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25C.) (Note 3) PARAMETER Supply Voltage Range Supply Current Shutdown Supply Current SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN VPV Normal operation 2.7 IPV No load, VPWM = 0V 16 ISHDN Undervoltage Lockout Threshold Low VUVLO_L Undervoltage Lockout Threshold High VUVLO_H VEN1 = VEN2 = 0V, TA = +25C TYP MAX UNITS 5.5 V 36 60 FA 1 5 FA 2.37 V 2.6 Undervoltage Lockout Hysteresis 0.07 V V SYNCHRONOUS STEP-DOWN DC-DC CONVERTER 1 FB Regulation Voltage Feedback Set-Point Accuracy VOUTS1 VOUTS1 800 ILOAD = 4% to 100% 0 -0.5 mV +3 % +2 +3 % pMOS On-Resistance RDSON_P1 VPV1 = 5V, ILX1 = 0.4A 90 148 mI nMOS On-Resistance RDSON_N1 VPV1 = 5V, ILX1 = 0.8A 68 128 mI 2.35 3.15 A Maximum pMOS Current-Limit Threshold Maxim Integrated ILIMP1 ILOAD = 0% -3 1.95 2 MAX16963 Dual 2.2MHz, Low-Voltage Step-Down DC-DC Converter ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (VPV = VPV1 = VPV2 = 5V, VEN_ = 5V, TA = TJ = -40C to +125C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25C.) (Note 3) PARAMETER Maximum Output Current SYMBOL IOUT1 OUTS1 Bias Current IB_OUTS1 LX1 Leakage Current ILX1_LEAK Minimum On-Time LX1 Discharge Resistance CONDITIONS MIN MAX 1.5 Fixed output-voltage variants -1 +1 Adjustable output variants -1 +1 TA = +25C -1 +1 TA = +125C -5 +5 VPV1 = 6V, LX1 = PGND1 or PV1 tON_MIN RLX1 TYP (VOUT1 + 0.5V P VPV1 P 5.5V) (Note 4) A 60 VEN1 = 0V, through the OUTS_ pin 15 UNITS 24 Maximum Short-Circuit Current FA FA ns 55 I 3.9 A SYNCHRONOUS STEP-DOWN DC-DC CONVERTER 2 FB Regulation Voltage Feedback Set-Point Accuracy VOUTS2 VOUTS2 800 mV ILOAD = 4% to 100% -3 0 +3 ILOAD = 0% +1 +2 +3 % pMOS On-Resistance RDSON_P2 VPV2 = 5V, ILX2 = 0.4A 90 148 mI nMOS On-Resistance RDSON_N2 VPV2 = 5V, ILX2 = 0.8A 68 128 mI 2.55 3.15 A 2 5 Maximum pMOS Current-Limit Threshold ILIMP2 Maximum Output Current IOUT2 OUTS2 Bias Current IB_OUTS2 LX2 Leakage Current ILX2_LEAK Minimum On-Time LX2 Discharge Resistance 1.95 (VOUT2 + 0.5V P VIN2 P 5.5V) (Note 4) Fixed output-voltage variants 1.5 1 Adjustable output variants VPV2 = 6V, LX2 = PGND2 or PV2 1 TA = +25C -1 +1 TA = +125C -5 +5 tON_MIN RLX2 A 60 VEN2 = 0V, through the OUTS_ pin 15 24 Maximum Short-Circuit Current FA FA 55 ns I 3.9 A 2.4 MHz OSCILLATOR Oscillator Frequency fSW Spread Spectrum Df/f SYNC Input Frequency Range fSYNC 2.0 Spread spectrum enabled 50% duty cycle (Note 5) 2.2 +6 1.7 % 2.4 MHz THERMAL OVERLOAD Thermal Shutdown Threshold 165 C Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis 15 C POWER-GOOD OUTPUTS (PG1, PG2) PG_ Overvoltage Threshold PGOVTH Percentage of nominal output 106 110 114 % PG_ Undervoltage Threshold PGUVTH Percentage of nominal output 89.5 92 94 % Active Timeout Period Maxim Integrated 16 ms 3 MAX16963 Dual 2.2MHz, Low-Voltage Step-Down DC-DC Converter ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (VPV = VPV1 = VPV2 = 5V, VEN_ = 5V, TA = TJ = -40C to +125C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25C.) (Note 3) PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN Undervoltage/Overvoltage Propagation Delay TYP MAX 28 Output High Leakage Current PG1 Output Low Voltage PG2 Output Low Voltage UNITS Fs TA = +25C 0.2 2.6V VPV1 5.5V, ISINK = 3mA 0.4 VPV1 = 1.2V, ISINK = 100FA 0.4 2.6V VPV2 5.5V, ISINK = 3mA 0.4 VPV2 = 1.2V, ISINK = 100FA 0.4 FA V V ENABLE INPUTS (EN1, EN2) Input Voltage High VINH Input rising 2.4 1.7 2.4 V Input Voltage Low VINL Input falling 0.5 0.85 0.5 V Input Current VEN_ = high 0.1 1.0 2 FA Pulldown Resistor VEN_ = low 50 100 200 kI Input Hysteresis 0.85 V DIGITAL INPUTS (SYNC, PWM) Input Voltage High VINH Input Voltage Low VINL 1.8 V 0.4 Input Voltage Hysteresis 50 Pulldown Resistor 50 100 V mV 200 kI 0.4 V DIGITAL OUTPUT (SYNC) SYNC Output Voltage Low VOL ISINK = 3mA SYNC Output Voltage High VOH VPV_ = 5V, ISOURCE = 3mA 4.2 V Note 3: All limits are 100% production tested at +25C. Limits over temperature are guaranteed by design. Note 4: Calculated value based on an assumed inductor ripple of 30%. Note 5: For SYNC frequency outside (1.7, 2.4)MHz, contact the factory. Maxim Integrated 4 MAX16963 Dual 2.2MHz, Low-Voltage Step-Down DC-DC Converter Typical Operating Characteristics (VPV = VPV1 = 5V, VEN1 = VEN2 = 5V, VOUT1 = 3.3V, VOUT2 = 1.8V, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT (VOUT = 1.8V) 40 60 40 30 30 20 20 10 10 VIN = 5V 0.01 0.1 1 VIN = 5V 0 0.001 10 0.01 LOAD CURRENT (A) MAX16963 toc04 0 TA = +125C -1.0 -1.5 TA = -40C 0 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 TA = +25C -0.25 70 TA = +125C 40 TA = +25C 20 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 VPV (V) 4.7 5.1 5.5 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 VPV (V) fSW vs. TEMPERATURE LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE (PWM) MAX16963 toc07 TA = +125C TA = -40C 2.20 MAX16963 toc08 2.18 2.16 1.5A VIN = 5V PWM MODE ILOAD = 0A 2.14 fSW (MHz) 0.15A 0A 2.12 2.10 2.08 2.06 VOUT AC-COUPLED 25 1.50 10 ILOAD 30 1.25 VPWM = 0V VEN1 = VEN2 = VPV VOUT1 = VOUT2 = 0.8V 60 40 35 1.00 30 2.7 1.50 1.25 0.75 IPV vs. VPV (SKIP) TA = -40C -0.20 IPV vs. TEMPERATURE (SKIP) IPV (A) 0.50 50 -0.15 ILOAD (A) VPV = 5V VPWM = 0V VEN1 = VEN2 = VPV VOUT1 = VOUT2 = 0.8 0.25 ILOAD (A) -0.40 0 45 -3.0 10 -0.10 -0.35 TA = +25C -3.0 50 1 VOUT = 1.8V ILOAD = 0.75A -0.05 -0.30 -2.0 -2.5 0.1 0 REGULATION (%) REGULATION (%) 0.5 -0.5 TA = +25C -2.0 VOUT LINE REGULATION (PWM) VIN = 5V VOUT = 3.3V 1.0 TA = -40C LOAD CURRENT (A) VOUT1 LOAD REGULATION (SKIP) 1.5 -1.5 -2.5 IPV (A) 0 0.001 PWM 50 -1.0 MAX16963 toc06 PWM 50 MAX16963 toc05 60 -0.5 TA = +125C SKIP 70 VIN = 5V VOUT = 3.3V MAX16963 toc09 70 80 REGULATION (%) SKIP 90 EFFICIENCY (%) EFFICIENCY (%) 80 0 MAX16963 toc02 90 VOUT LOAD REGULATION (PWM) 100 MAX16963 toc01 100 MAX16963 toc03 EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT (VOUT = 3.3V) 50mv/div 2.04 2.02 20 -40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 TEMPERATURE (C) Maxim Integrated 2.00 VOUT = 3.3V -40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 100s/div TEMPERATURE (C) 5 MAX16963 Dual 2.2MHz, Low-Voltage Step-Down DC-DC Converter SYNC PWM GND TOP VIEW PV Pin Configurations 12 11 10 9 TOP VIEW 8 PG2 13 7 OUTS2 14 PG1 OUTS1 MAX16963 EN2 15 EP 2 3 4 LX1 LX2 1 5 PGND1 + PGND2 PV2 16 6 EN1 PV1 EN2 1 PV2 + 16 OUTS2 2 15 PG2 LX2 3 14 PV PGND2 4 13 SYNC PGND1 5 LX1 6 PV1 7 EN1 8 MAX16963 EP 12 PWM 11 GND 10 PG1 9 OUTS1 TSSOP-EP TQFN-EP (4mm x 4mm) Pin Descriptions PIN NAME FUNCTION TQFN TSSOP 1 3 LX2 2 4 PGND2 Converter #2 Power Ground 3 5 PGND1 Converter #1 Power Ground 4 6 LX1 Converter #1 Switching Node. LX1 is high impedance when converter #1 is off. 5 7 PV1 Converter #1 Input Supply. Bypass PV1 with at least a 4.7FF ceramic capacitor to PGND1. 6 8 EN1 Converter #1 Enable Input. Drive EN1 high to enable converter #1. Drive EN1 low to disable converter #1. 7 9 OUTS1 Converter #1 Feedback Input (Adjustable Output Option Only). Connect an external resistive divider from VOUT1 to OUTS1 and GND to set the output voltage. 8 10 PG1 OUT1 Power-Good Output. Open-drain output. PG1 asserts when VOUT1 drops by 8%. Connect to a 10kI pullup resistor. 9 11 GND Ground 10 12 PWM PWM Control Input. Drive PWM high to put converters in forced PWM mode. Drive PWM low to put converters in skip mode. 11 13 SYNC Factory-Set Sync Input or Output. As an input, SYNC accepts a 1.7MHz to 2.5HMz external signal. As an output, SYNC outputs a 90 phase-shifted signal with respect to internal oscillator. Maxim Integrated Converter #2 Switching Node. LX2 is high impedance when converter #2 is off. 6 MAX16963 Dual 2.2MHz, Low-Voltage Step-Down DC-DC Converter Pin Descriptions (continued) PIN NAME FUNCTION 14 PV Device Supply Voltage Input. Bypass with at least a 1FF ceramic capacitor to GND. In addition, connect a 10I decoupling resistor between PV and the bypass capacitor. 13 15 PG2 OUT2 Power-Good Output. Open-drain output. PG2 asserts when VOUT2 drops by 8%. Connect to a 10kI pullup resistor. 14 16 OUTS2 Converter #2 Feedback Input (Adjustable Output Option Only). Connect an external resistive divider from VOUT2 to OUTS2 and GND to set the output voltage. 15 1 EN2 Converter #2 Enable Input. Drive EN2 high to enable converter #2. Drive EN2 low to disable converter #2. 16 2 PV2 Converter #2 Input Supply. Bypass PV2 with at least a 4.7FF ceramic capacitor to PGND2. -- -- EP Exposed Pad. Connect EP to a large-area contiguous copper ground plane for effective power dissipation. Do not use as the only IC ground connection. EP must be connected to GND. TQFN TSSOP 12 Detailed Description The MAX16963 is a high-efficiency, dual synchronous step-down converter that operates with a 2.7V to 5.5V input voltage range and provides a 0.8V to 3.6V output voltage range. The MAX16963 delivers up to 1.5A of load current per output and achieves Q3% output error over load, line, and temperature ranges. The device features a PWM input that, when set to logic-high, forces the MAX16963 into a fixed-frequency, 2.2MHz PWM mode. A logic-low at the PWM input enables the device to enter a low-power pulse frequency modulation mode (PFM) under light-load conditions. An optional spread-spectrum frequency modulation minimizes radiated electromagnetic emissions due to the switching frequency and a factory programmable synchronization I/O (SYNC) allows better noise immunity. On-board low RDSON switches help minimize efficiency losses at heavy loads and reduce critical/parasitic inductance, making the layout a much simpler task with respect to discrete solutions. Following a simple layout and footprint ensures first-pass success in new designs. The device is offered in factory-preset output voltages to allow customers to achieve Q3% output-voltage accuracy without using expensive Q1% resistors. In addition, the adjustable output-voltage versions can be set to any desired values between 0.8V to 3.6V using an external resistive divider. See the Selector Guide for available options. Maxim Integrated Additional features include 8ms fixed soft-start, 16ms fixed power-good output, overcurrent, and overtemperature protections. See Figure 1. Power-Good Output The MAX16963 features an open-drain power-good output that asserts when the output voltage drops 8% below the regulated voltage. PG_ remains asserted for a fixed 16ms timeout period after the output rises up to its regulated voltage. Connect PG_ to OUTS_ with a 10kI resistor. Soft-Start The MAX16963 includes an 8ms fixed soft-start time. Soft-start time limits startup inrush current by forcing the output voltage to ramp up towards its regulation point. Spread-Spectrum Option The MAX16963 featuring spread-spectrum (SS) operation varies the internal operating frequency up by SS = 6% relative to the internally generated operating frequency of 2.2MHz (typ). This function does not apply to externally applied oscillation frequency. The internal oscillator is frequency modulated with a 6% frequency deviation. See the Selector Guide for available options. Synchronization (SYNC) SYNC is a factory-programmable I/O. See the Selector Guide for available options. When SYNC is configured as an input, a logic-high on PWM enables SYNC to accept signal frequency in the range of 1.7MHz < fSYNC < 2.5MHz. When SYNC is configured as an output, a logic-high on PWM enables SYNC to output a 90N phaseshifted signal with respect to internal oscillator. 7 MAX16963 Dual 2.2MHz, Low-Voltage Step-Down DC-DC Converter PV1 CURRENT-SENSE AMP MAX16963 SKIP CURRENT COMP PV1 CLK1 PEAK CURRENT COMP RAMP GENERATOR CONTROL LOGIC STEP-DOWN #1 PGND1 LX1 PV PMW COMP PGND1 VREF SOFT-START GENERATOR ERROR AMP ZERO-CROSSING COMP FPWM CLK1 POWER-GOOD COMP OUTS1 CURRENT LIM COMP P1-OK FEEDBACK DRIVER PGND1 PV2 CURRENT-SENSE AMP SKIP CURRENT COMP PV1 CLK2 PEAK CURRENT COMP RAMP GENERATOR CONTROL LOGIC STEP-DOWN #2 PGND2 LX2 PV PMW COMP PGND2 VREF SOFT-START GENERATOR ERROR AMP FPWM CLK2 ZERO-CROSSING COMP POWER-GOOD COMP OUTS1 CURRENT LIM COMP P2-OK FEEDBACK DRIVER PGND2 CLK1 SYNC OSC. CLK2 OTP TRIM BITS FPWM VOLTAGE REFERENCE TH-SD P1-OK P2-OK EN1 MAIN CONTROL LOGIC VREF PG1 PG2 EN2 GND Figure 1. Internal Block Diagram Maxim Integrated 8 MAX16963 Dual 2.2MHz, Low-Voltage Step-Down DC-DC Converter turns on the IC again after the junction temperature cools by 15C. VOUT_ MAX16963 R1 C1 Adjustable Output-Voltage Option OUTS_ R2 Figure 2. Adjustable Output Voltage Setting Current-Limit/Short-Circuit Protection The MAX16963 features current limit that protects the device against short-circuit and overload conditions at an output. In the event of a short-circuit or overload condition at an output, the high-side MOSFET remains on until the inductor current reaches the high-side MOSFET's current-limit threshold. The converter then turns on the low-side MOSFET and the inductor current ramps down. The converter allows the high-side MOSFET to turn on only when the inductor current ramps down to the lowside MOSFET's current threshold. This cycle repeats until the short or overload condition is removed. FPWM/Skip Modes The MAX16963 features an input (PWM) that puts the converter either in skip mode for forced PWM (FPWM) mode of operation. See the Pin Descriptions for mode detail. In FPWM mode, the converter switches at a constant frequency with variable on-time. In skip mode, the converter's switching frequency is load-dependent until the output load reaches a certain threshold. At higher load current, the switching frequency does not change and the operating mode is similar to the FPWM mode. Skip mode helps improve efficiency in light-load applications by allowing the converters to turn on the highside switch only when the output voltage falls below a set threshold. As such, the converter does not switch MOSFETs on and off as often as is the case in the FPWM mode. Consequently, the gate charge and switching losses are much lower in skip mode. Overtemperature Protection Thermal overload protection limits the total power dissipation in the MAX16963. When the junction temperature exceeds 165C (typ), an internal thermal sensor shuts down the internal bias regulator and the step-down controller, allowing the IC to cool. The thermal sensor Maxim Integrated Applications Information The MAX16963 has an adjustable output voltage (see the Selector Guide for options) that allows the customer to set the outputs to any voltage between 0.8V and 3.6V. Connect a resistive divider from output (VOUT_) to OUTS_ to GND to set the output voltage (Figure 2). Select R2 (OUTS_ to GND resistor) less than or equal to 100kI. Calculate R1 (VOUT_ to OUTS_ resistor) with the following equation: V R1 R2 OUT_ - 1 = VOUTS_ R1x R2 where 7.5k R1 + R2 where VOUTS_ = 800mV (see the Electrical Characteristics table). The external feedback resistive divider must be frequency compensated for proper operation. Place a capacitor across each resistor in the resistive divider network. Use the following equation to determine the value of the capacitors: R2 C1 = 10pF R1 Connect OUTS_ to VOUT_ for the fixed output-voltage versions. Inductor Selection Three key inductor parameters must be specified for operation with the MAX16963: inductance value (L), inductor saturation current (ISAT), and DC resistance (RDCR). Use the following formulas to determine the minimum inductor value: VOUT_ 3 L MIN1 = (VIN - VOUT_ ) x x x x V f V G REF CS IN OP where fOP is the operating frequency; this value is 2.2MHz, unless externally synchronized to a different frequency; VREF is the reference voltage equal to 1.25V; GCS is the internal current-sense conductance equal to 0.8. The next equation ensures that the inductor current down slope is less than the internal slope compensation. For 9 MAX16963 Dual 2.2MHz, Low-Voltage Step-Down DC-DC Converter Table 1. Inductor Values vs. (VIN - VOUT) VIN - VOUT (V) 5.5 to 3.3 5.5 to 2.5 5.5 to 1.5 3.0 to 0.8 INDUCTOR (H), ILOAD = 1.5A 1.5 1.5 1.0 0.68 this to be the case, the following equation needs to be satisfied: m2 -m 2 where m2 is the inductor current down slope: Input Capacitor The input filter capacitor reduces peak currents drawn from the power source and reduces noise and voltage ripple on the input caused by the circuit's switching. The input capacitor RMS current requirement (IRMS) is defined by the following equation: VOUT L and -m is the slope compensation: 0.8 x VREF s x G CS Solving for L: L MIN2 = VOUT x s 1.6 x VREF x G CS The equation that provides the bigger inductor value must be chosen for proper operation. L MIN = max(L MIN1, L MIN2 ) Then: L MAX= 2 x L MIN The maximum inductor value must not exceed the calculated value from the above formula. This ensures that the current feedback loop receives the correct amount of current ripple for proper operation. Table 1 lists some of the inductor values for 1.5A output current and several output voltages. Maxim Integrated IRMS = ILOAD(MAX) VOUT_ (VPV_ - VOUT_ ) VPV_ IRMS has a maximum value when the input voltage equals twice the output voltage (VPV_ = 2VOUT_), so IRMS(MAX) = ILOAD(MAX)/2. Choose an input capacitor that exhibits less than +10NC self-heating temperature rise at the RMS input current for optimal long-term reliability. The input-voltage ripple is composed of DVQ (caused by the capacitor discharge) and DVESR (caused by the ESR of the capacitor). Use low-ESR ceramic capacitors with high-ripple current capability at the input. Assume the contribution from the ESR and capacitor discharge equal to 50%. Calculate the input capacitance and ESR required for a specified input voltage ripple using the following equations: VESR ESRIN = I I OUT_ + L 2 where: (VPV_ - VOUT_ ) x VOUT_ IL = VPV_ x fSW x L and: VOUT_ I x D(1 - D) CIN = OUT_ and D = VPV_ VQ x fSW where IOUT_ is the maximum output current, and D is the duty cycle. 10 MAX16963 Dual 2.2MHz, Low-Voltage Step-Down DC-DC Converter Output Capacitor The minimum capacitor required depends on output voltage, maximum device current capability, and the error-amplifier voltage gain. Use the following formula to determine the required output capacitor value: C OUT(MIN) = = VREF x GEAMP 2 x fCO x VOUT x R CS 0.8V x 31.7 2 x 210kHz x VOUT x 378m where fCO is the target crossover frequency equal to 210kHz, GEAMP is the error-amplifier voltage gain equal to 31.7V/V, and RCS is 378m. PCB Layout Guidelines Careful PCB layout is critical to achieve low switching losses and clean, stable operation. Use a multilayer board whenever possible for better noise immunity and power dissipation. Follow these guidelines for good PCB layout: 1) Use a large contiguous copper plane under the MAX16963 package. Ensure that all heat-dissipating components have adequate cooling. The bottom pad of the MAX16963 must be soldered down to this copper plane for effective heat dissipation and maximizing the full power out of the MAX16963. Use multiple vias or a single large via in this plane for heat dissipation. 2) Isolate the power components and high current path from the sensitive analog circuitry. This is essential to prevent any noise coupling into the analog signals. 3) Add small footprint blocking capacitors with low selfresonance frequency close to PV1, PV2, and PV. 4) Keep the high-current paths short, especially at the ground terminals. This practice is essential for stable, jitter-free operation. The high current path composed of input capacitors at PV1 and PV2, inductor, and the output capacitor should be as short as possible. 5) Keep the power traces and load connections short. This practice is essential for high efficiency. Use thick copper PCBs (2oz vs. 1oz) to enhance full-load efficiency. 6) OUTS_ are sensitive to noise for devices with external feedback option. The resistive network, R1, R2, and C1 must be placed close to OUTS_ and far away from the LX_ node and high switching current paths. The ground node of R2 must be close to GND. 7) The ground connection for the analog and power section should be close to the IC. This keeps the ground current loops to a minimum. In cases where only one ground is used enough isolation between analog return signals and high power signals must be maintained. Chip Information PROCESS: BiCMOS Maxim Integrated 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 PACKAGE CODE OUTLINE NO. LAND PATTERN NO. 16 TQFN-EP T1644+4 21-0139 90-0070 16 TSSOP-EP U16E+3 21-0108 90-0120 11 MAX16963 Dual 2.2MHz, Low-Voltage Step-Down DC-DC Converter Selector Guide ROOT PART PACKAGE SUFFIX OPTION SUFFIX ILOAD PER OUTPUT (A) MAX16963 MAX16963 MAX16963 MAX16963 MAX16963 MAX16963 MAX16963 RAUE SAUE RATE SATE SATE SATE SATE A/V+ A/V+ A/V+ A/V+ C/V+ D/V+ F/V+ 1.5/1.5 1.5/1.5 1.5/1.5 1.5/1.5 1.5/1.5 1.5/1.5 1.5/1.5 OUTPUT VOLTAGE Ext. Ext. Ext. Ext. Ext. Ext. Ext. Adj. Adj. Adj. Adj. Adj. Adj. Adj. SPREAD SPECTRUM SYNC IN/ OUT POWER-GOOD DELAY (ms) Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled In In In In Out In Out 16 16 16 16 16 8 8 Note: Contact the factory for variants with different output voltage, spread spectrum, and power-good delay time settings. Ordering Information TEMP RANGE LOAD CURRENT CAPABILITY PER OUTPUT (A) MAX16963_ATE_/V+ -40C to +125C 1.5/1.5 16 TQFN-EP* MAX16963_AUE_/V+ -40C to +125C 1.5/1.5 16 TSSOP-EP* PART PIN-PACKAGE /V denotes an automotive qualified part. +Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package. *EP = Exposed pad. Maxim Integrated 12 MAX16963 Dual 2.2MHz, Low-Voltage Step-Down DC-DC Converter Revision History REVISION NUMBER REVISION DATE 0 11/12 Initial release 1 9/13 Updated input voltage high min spec and input voltage low max spec, Figure 2, equation, step 6 in the PCB Layout Guidelines section, and the Ordering Information 2 10/13 Updated Ordering Information and added MAX16963SATE/V+ and PG timing column to Selector Guide 3 2/14 Added FB regulation voltage to the Electrical Characteristics table, corrected VOUT mismatch in the Typical Operating Characteristic section, updated Inductor Selection and Output Capacitor sections, updated Table 2, updated note in the Selector Guide 4 4/14 Updated VPV_ condition for PG_ output low voltage specification 5 7/15 Added formula to equation in the Setting the Output Voltage section, replaced the Output Capacitor section, and deleted Table 2 DESCRIPTION PAGES CHANGED -- 4, 9, 11, 12 12 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12 4 9-11 Maxim Integrated cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim Integrated product. No circuit patent licenses are implied. Maxim Integrated reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time. The parametric values (min and max limits) shown in the Electrical Characteristics table are guaranteed. Other parametric values quoted in this data sheet are provided for guidance. Maxim Integrated 160 Rio Robles, San Jose, CA 95134 USA 1-408-601-1000 (c) 2015 Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. 13 Maxim Integrated and the Maxim Integrated logo are trademarks of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: Maxim Integrated: MAX16963SATEA/V+ MAX16963SAUEA/V+ MAX16963RAUEA/V+ MAX16963RATEA/V+T MAX16963RATEA/V+ MAX16963SATEC/V+T MAX16963SATEF/V+ MAX16963SATED/V+T MAX16963SATEF/V+T MAX16963SATED/V+ MAX16963SATEC+ MAX16963SATEC/V+