AAT2113A
3MHz, Fast Transient 1.5A Step-Down Converter in 2mm x 2mm PackageSwitchRegTM
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General Description
The AAT2113A SwitchReg™ is a 1.5A step-down con-
verter with a typical input voltage of 3.3V and a fixed
output voltage of 1.2V or an adjustable output. The
3MHz switching frequency enables the use of small
external components. The ultra-small 2mm x 2mm foot-
print and high efficiency make the AAT2113A an ideal
choice for portable applications.
The AAT2113A delivers 1.5A maximum output current
while consuming only 55A no-load quiescent current.
Low RDS(ON) integrated MOSFETs and 100% duty cycle
operation make the AAT2113A the ideal choice for high
output voltage, high current applications which require a
low dropout threshold.
The AAT2113A provides excellent transient response and
output accuracy across the operating range. No external
compensation is required.
The AAT2113A maintains high efficiency throughout the
load range. The unique low-noise architecture reduces
ripple and spectral noise. The AAT2113A automatically
optimizes efficiency during Light Load mode (LL) and
maintains constant frequency and low output ripple dur-
ing PWM mode.
Over-temperature and short circuit protection safeguard
the AAT2113A and system components from damage.
The AAT2113A is available in a Pb-free, ultra-small, low
profile, 8-pin 2mm x 2mm FTDFN package. The product
is rated over a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.
Features
5mm x 5mm Total Solution Size
1.5A Maximum Output Current
Tiny 0.47H Chip Inductor
Excellent Transient Response
Input Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
Ultra-small, Low Profile 8-pin 2mm x 2mm FTDFN
Package
Fixed or Adjustable Output Voltage Options:
Fixed Output Voltage: 1.2V
Adjustable Output Voltage: 1.0V to 1.8V
High Efficiency, Low Noise Architecture
3MHz Switching Frequency
No External Compensation Required
55A No Load Quiescent Current
100% Duty Cycle Low-Dropout Operation
Internal Soft Start
Over-Temperature and Current Limit Protection
<1A Shutdown Current
-40°C to 85°C Temperature Range
Applications
• Cellular Phones
• Digital Cameras
Hard Disk Drives
• MP3 Players
PDAs and Handheld Computers
Portable Media Players
• USB Devices
Wireless Network Cards
Typical Application
Load Transient Response
(V
IN
= 5V; V
OUT
= 1.2V; I
OUT
= 10% to 100%;
C
OUT
= 10µF, 6.3V, 0603)
Time (20µs/div)
150mA
1.1V
1.15V
1.2V
1.25V
1.3V
1.5A
100mV
1.2V/1.5A
0.47µH
L1
2.7V to 5.5V
C1
4.7µF
6.3V
0603
C3
1.0µF
6.3V
0402
C3
10µF
6.3V
0603
VIN VOUT
EN
FB
LX
PGND
VCC
VP LX
AGND
FTDFN 22-8
U1
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3MHz, Fast Transient 1.5A Step-Down Converter in 2mm x 2mm PackageSwitchRegTM
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Pin Descriptions
Pin # Symbol Function
1 PGND Main power ground return pin. Connect to the output and input capacitor return.
2 VP Input power supply tied to the source of the high side P-channel MOSFET.
3 VCC Power supply; supplies power for the internal circuitry.
4FB
Feedback input pin. This pin is connected directly to the converter output for the 1.2V xed output version,
or connected to an external resistor divider for the adjustable output version.
5 AGND Analog Ground. This pin is internally connected to the analog ground of the control circuitry.
6EN
Enable pin. A logic low disables the converter and it consumes less than 1A of current. When connected
high, it resumes normal operation.
7, 8 LX Switching node. Connect the inductor to this pin. It is internally connected to the drain of both high and
low side MOSFETs.
Pin Configuration
FTDFN22-8
(Top View)
VCC
FB
PGND
VP
EN
AGND
LX
LX
3
4
1
2
6
5
8
7
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Absolute Maximum Ratings1
TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.
Symbol Description Value Units
VCC, VP VP, VCC to GND 6.0 V
VLX LX to GND -0.3 to VP + 0.3 V
VFB FB to GND -0.3 to VP + 0.3 V
EN EN to GND -0.3 to VCC + 0.3 V
TJOperating Junction Temperature Range -40 to 150 °C
TLEAD Maximum Soldering Temperature (at leads, 10 sec.) 300 °C
Thermal Characteristics
Symbol Description Value Units
JA Maximum Thermal Resistance 70 °C/W
PDMaximum Power Dissipation2, 3 1.4 W
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.
3. Derate 14mW/°C above 25°C.
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Electrical Characteristics1
VIN = 3.3V, TA = -40°C to 85°C unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = 25°C.
Symbol Description Conditions Min Typ Max Units
VIN Input Voltage 2.7 3.3 5.5 V
VOUT Output Voltage Range 1 1.2 1.8 V
VUVLO UVLO Threshold
VIN rising 2.4 V
Hysteresis 180 mV
VIN falling 1.6 V
VOUT Output Voltage Tolerance IOUT = 0A to 1.5A, VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.2V
xed -3.0 +3.0 %
IQQuiescent Current No Load 55 90 A
ISHDN Shutdown Current EN = GND 1.0 A
ILIM Current Limit 23 A
RDS(ON)H High Side Switch On-Resistance 140 m
RDS(ON)L Low Side Switch On-Resistance 100 m
ΔVLOADREG Load Regulation ILOAD = 0A to 1.5A 0.5 %
ΔVLINEREG/
ΔVIN
Line Regulation VIN = 3.3V to 4.0V 0.3 %/V
VFB
Feedback Threshold Voltage Accuracy
(Adjustable Version) No load, TA = 25°C 0.0591 0.60 0.609 V
ILXLEAK,R LX Reverse Leakage Current VIN unconnected, VLX = 5.5V, EN = GND 1.0 A
IFBLEAK FB Leakage Current VOUT = 1.2V 0.2 A
FOSC Internal Oscillator Frequency 2.6 3 3.4 MHz
TSStart-up Time Enable to Output Regulation 60 s
TSD Over-Temperature Shutdown Threshold 140 °C
THYS Over-Temperature Shutdown Hysteresis 25 °C
EN Logic
VIL EN Threshold Low 0.4 V
VIH EN Threshold High 1.4 V
ILEAK EN Leakage Current VEN = 5.5V -1.0 1.0 A
1. The AAT2113A is guaranteed to meet performance specifications over the -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range and is assured by design, characterization, and cor-
relation with statistical process controls.
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Typical Characteristics
Efficiency vs. Output Current
(V
OUT
= 1.2V; L = 0.47µH)
Output Current (mA)
Efficiency (%)
0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
VIN = 5.5V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 3.6V
VIN = 3.0V
VIN = 2.7V
Efficiency vs. Output Current
(V
OUT
= 1.8V; L = 0.47µH)
Output Current (mA)
Efficiency (%)
0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
VIN = 5.5V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 3.6V
VIN = 3.0V
VIN = 2.7V
Load Regulation
(V
OUT
= 1.2V; L = 0.47µH)
Output Current (mA)
Load Regulation (%)
0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000
-1.0
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
VIN = 5.5V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 3.6V
VIN = 3.0V
VIN = 2.7V
Load Regulation
(V
OUT
= 1.8V; L = 0.47µH)
Output Current (mA)
Load Regulation (%)
0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000
-1.0
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
VIN = 5.5V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 3.6V
VIN = 3.0V
VIN = 2.7V
Line Regulation
(V
OUT
= 1.2V; L = 0.47µF)
Input Voltage (V)
Line Regulation (%)
2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.5
-1.0
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
IOUT = 1500mA
IOUT = 1000mA
IOUT = 500mA
IOUT = 1mA
Line Regulation
(V
OUT
= 1.8V; L = 0.47µF)
Input Voltage (V)
Line Regulation (%)
2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.5
-1.0
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
IOUT = 1500mA
IOUT = 1000mA
IOUT = 500mA
IOUT = 1mA
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Typical Characteristics
Output Voltage vs. Input Voltage
(V
OUT
= 1.2V; I
OUT
= 1A)
Input Voltage (V)
Output Voltage (V)
2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.5
1.15
1.16
1.17
1.18
1.19
1.20
1.21
1.22
1.23
1.24
1.25
T = 85°C
T = 25°C
T = -40°C
Output Voltage vs. Input Voltage
(V
OUT
= 1.8V; I
OUT
= 1A)
Input Voltage (V)
Output Voltage (V)
2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.5
1.75
1.76
1.77
1.78
1.79
1.80
1.81
1.82
1.83
1.84
1.85
T = 85°C
T = 25°C
T = -40°C
Output Voltage Error vs. Temperature
(V
OUT
= 1.2V; V
IN
= 3.3V; I
OUT
= 1A)
Temperature (°C)
Output Voltage Error (%)
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80-30 -10 10 30 50 70 90
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.0
Output Voltage Error vs. Temperature
(V
OUT
= 1.8V; V
IN
= 3.3V; I
OUT
= 1A)
Temperature (°C)
Output Voltage Error (%)
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80-30 -10 10 30 50 70 90
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
Switching Frequency vs. Temperature
(V
OUT
= 1.2V; I
OUT
= 1A)
Temperature (°C)
Switching Frequency (MHz)
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80-30 -10 10 30 50 70 90
2.84
2.86
2.88
2.90
2.92
2.94
2.96
2.98
3.00
3.02
3.04
Quiescent Current vs. Input Voltage
(No Load)
Input Voltage (V)
Supply Current (µA)
2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.5
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
T = 85°C
T = 25°C
T = -40°C
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Typical Characteristics
Load Transient
(VOUT = 1.2V; VIN = 3.3V; IOUT = 0A to 1.5A; COUT = 10µF)
Time (20µs/div)
Output Voltage
(top) (50mV/div)
Output Current
(bottom) (500mA/div)
1.10
1.15
1.20
1.25
1.30
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
Load Transient
(VOUT = 1.8V; VIN = 3.3V; IOUT = 0A to 1.5A; COUT = 10µF)
Time (20µs/div)
Output Voltage
(top) (50mV/div)
Output Current
(bottom) (500mA/div)
1.70
1.75
1.80
1.85
1.90
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
Load Transient
(VOUT = 1.2V; VIN = 3.3V; IOUT = 75mA to 1350mA; COUT = 10µF)
Time (20µs/div)
Output Voltage
(top) (50mV/div)
Output Current
(bottom) (500mA/div)
1.10
1.15
1.20
1.25
1.30
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
Load Transient
(VOUT = 1.8V; VIN = 3.3V; IOUT = 75mA to 1350mA; COUT = 10µF)
Time (20µs/div)
Output Voltage
(top) (50mV/div)
Output Current
(bottom) (500mA/div)
1.70
1.75
1.80
1.85
1.90
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
Line Transient
(VOUT = 1.2V; VIN = 3.3V to 3.6V; IOUT = 1A)
Time (50µs/div)
Input Voltage
(top) (500mV/div)
Output Voltage
(bottom) (5mV/div)
3.0
3.5
4.0
1.190
1.195
1.200
1.205
1.210
Line Transient
(VOUT = 1.8V; VIN = 3.3V to 3.6V; IOUT = 1A)
Time (20µs/div)
Input Voltage
(top) (500mV/div)
Output Voltage
(bottom) (5mV/div)
3.0
3.5
4.0
1.795
1.800
1.805
1.810
1.815
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Typical Characteristics
Soft Start
(VOUT = 1.2V; VIN = 3.3V; IOUT = 1A)
Time (100µs/div)
Enable Voltage (top) (1V/div)
Output Voltage (middle) (1V/div)
Inductor Current
(bottom) (1A/div)
0
1
2
3
4
-1
0
1
2
Soft Start
(VOUT = 1.8V; VIN = 3.3V; IOUT = 1A)
Time (2ms/div)
Enable Voltage (top) (1V/div)
Output Voltage (middle) (1V/div)
Inductor Current
(bottom) (1A/div)
0
1
2
3
4
-1
0
1
2
Output Voltage Ripple
(VOUT = 1.2V; VIN = 3.3V; IOUT = 1mA)
Time (10µs/div)
Output Voltage
(top) (10mV/div)
Inductor Current
(bottom) (100mA/div)
1.19
1.20
1.21
-0.2
-0.1
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
Output Voltage Ripple
(VOUT = 1.8V; VIN = 3.3V; IOUT = 1mA)
Time (10µs/div)
Output Voltage
(top) (10mV/div)
Inductor Current
(bottom) (100mA/div)
1.79
1.80
1.81
-0.2
-0.1
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
Output Voltage Ripple
(VOUT = 1.2V; VIN = 3.3V; IOUT = 1.5A)
Time (200ns/div)
Output Voltage
(top) (20mV/div)
Inductor Current
(bottom) (500mA/div)
1.18
1.20
1.22
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
Output Voltage Ripple
(VOUT = 1.8V; VIN = 3.3V; IOUT = 1.5A)
Time (200ns/div)
Output Voltage
(top) (20mV/div)
Inductor Current
(bottom) (500mA/div)
1.78
1.80
1.82
1.0
1.5
2.0
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Functional Description
The AAT2113A SwitchReg is a 1.5A step-down converter
with a typical input voltage of 3.3V and a fixed output
voltage of 1.2V. The 3MHz switching frequency enables
the use of small external components. The ultra-small,
2mm x 2mm footprint and high efficiency make the
AAT2113A an ideal choice for portable applications.
Typically, a 0.47H inductor and a 10F ceramic capaci-
tor are recommended for a 1.2V output (see Figure 2 for
recommended values).
At dropout, the converter duty cycle increases to 100%
and the output voltage tracks the input voltage minus
the RDS(ON) drop of the P-channel high-side MOSFET (plus
the DC drop of the external inductor). The device inte-
grates extremely low RDS(ON) MOSFETs to achieve low
dropout voltage during 100% duty cycle operation.
The integrated low-loss MOSFET switches can provide
excellent efficiency at heavy loads. Light load operation
maintains high efficiency, low ripple and low spectral
noise even at lower currents (typically <150mA). PWM
mode operation maintains constant frequency and low
output ripple at output loads greater than 200mA.
In battery-powered applications, as VIN decreases, the
converter dynamically adjusts the operating frequency
prior to dropout to maintain the required duty cycle and
provide accurate output regulation. Output regulation is
maintained until the dropout voltage, or minimum input
voltage, is reached. At 1.5A output load, dropout voltage
headroom is approximately 200mV.
The AAT2113A typically achieves better than ±0.5%
output regulation across the input voltage and output
load range. A current limit of 3.0A (typical) protects the
IC and system components from short-circuit damage.
Typical no load quiescent current is 55A.
Thermal protection completely disables switching when
the maximum junction temperature is detected. The
junction over-temperature threshold is 140°C with 15°C
of hysteresis. Once an over-temperature or over-current
fault condition is removed, the output voltage automati-
cally recovers.
Peak current mode control and optimized internal com-
pensation provide high loop bandwidth and excellent
response to input voltage and fast load transient events.
Soft start eliminates output voltage overshoot when the
enable or the input voltage is applied. Under-voltage
lockout prevents spurious start-up events.
Functional Block Diagram
EN
LX
Err
Amp
Logic
DH
DL
PGND
VP
FB
AGND
VREF =
0.6V
Input
Comp
VCC
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Control Loop
The AAT2113A is a peak current mode step-down con-
verter. The current through the P-channel MOSFET (high
side) is sensed for current loop control, as well as short-
circuit and overload protection. A fixed slope compensa-
tion signal is added to the sensed current to maintain
stability for duty cycles greater than 50%. The peak cur-
rent mode loop appears as a voltage-programmed cur-
rent source in parallel with the output capacitor.
The output of the voltage error amplifier programs the
current mode loop for the necessary peak switch current
to force a constant output voltage for all load and line
conditions. Internal loop compensation terminates the
transconductance voltage error amplifier output. The
reference voltage is internally set to program the con-
verter output voltage greater than or equal to 0.6V.
Soft Start/Enable
Soft start limits the current surge seen at the input and
eliminates output voltage overshoot. The enable input,
when pulled low, forces the AAT2113A into a low-power,
non-switching state. The total input current during shut-
down is less than 1A.
Current Limit and
Over-Temperature Protection
For overload conditions, the peak input current is limit-
ed. To minimize power dissipation and stresses under
current limit and short-circuit conditions, switching is
terminated after entering current limit for a series of
pulses. Switching is terminated for seven consecutive
clock cycles after a current limit has been sensed for a
series of four consecutive clock cycles.
Thermal protection completely disables switching when
internal dissipation becomes excessive. The junction
over-temperature threshold is 140°C with 15°C of hys-
teresis. Once an over-temperature or over-current fault
condition is removed, the output voltage automatically
recovers.
Under-Voltage Lockout
Internal bias of all circuits is controlled via the VCC
input. Under-voltage lockout (UVLO) guarantees suffi-
cient VIN bias and proper operation of all internal cir-
cuitry prior to activation.
Component Selection
Inductor Selection
The step-down converter uses peak current mode con-
trol 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.
For applications where the duty cycle is less than 50%,
the inductor values can be chosen freely.
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 satura-
tion 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.
For low cost application and a sufficiently small footprint
in a 5x5mm area, the LQM2HPNR47MG0 shielded chip
inductor, which has 40m DCR and 1.8A DC current rat-
ing, is selected for 1.2V output.
The inductors listed in Table 1 have been used with the
AAT2113A.
Manufacturer Part Number Value (μH) DC Resistance (Ω) Size (mm)
Murata LQM2HPNR47MG0 0.47 ± 20% 0.04 ± 25% 2.5x2.0x1.0
Coilcraft EPL2010-421ML 0.42 ± 20% 0.04 ± 25% 2.0x2.0x1.0
EPL2010-681ML 0.68 ± 20% 0.058 ± 25% 2.0x2.0x1.0
Table 1: AAT2113A List of Inductors.
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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 C. The calculated value varies with input volt-
age and is a maximum when VIN is double the output
voltage.
⎛⎞
· 1 -
⎝⎠
VO
VIN
CIN =
VO
VIN
⎛⎞
- ESR · FS
⎝⎠
VPP
IO
⎛⎞
· 1 - = for VIN = 2 · VO
⎝⎠
VO
VIN
VO
VIN
1
4
CIN(MIN) = 1
⎛⎞
- ESR · 4 · FS
⎝⎠
VPP
IO
Always examine the ceramic capacitor DC voltage coef-
ficient characteristics when selecting the proper value.
For example, the capacitance of a 10F, 6.3V, X5R
ceramic capacitor with 3.5V DC applied is actually about
5F. Some examples of DC bias voltage versus capaci-
tance for different package sizes are shown in Figure 1.
DC Bias Voltage (V)
Capacitance (µF)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
0603 Package
0805 Package
Figure 1: 10μF Capacitor Value vs. DC Bias
Voltage for Different Package Sizes.
The maximum input capacitor RMS current is:
IRMS = IO · · 1 -
VO
VIN
VO
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 current.
· 1 - = D · (1 - D) = 0.52 =
VO
VIN
VO
VIN
1
2
for VIN = 2 · VO
IO
RMS(MAX)
I2
=
The term
⎛⎞
· 1 -
⎝⎠
VO
VIN
VO
VIN appears in both the input voltage
ripple and input capacitor RMS current equations and is
a maximum when VO is twice VIN. 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 AAT2113A. 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. The proper
placement of the input capacitor (C1) can be seen in the
evaluation board layout in the Layout section of this
datasheet (see Figure 3).
A laboratory test set-up typically consists of two long
wires running from the bench power supply to the eval-
uation 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 dur-
ing 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.
In applications where the input power source lead induc-
tance cannot be reduced to a level that does not affect
the converter performance, a high ESR tantalum or alu-
minum electrolytic should be placed in parallel with the
low ESR/ESL bypass ceramic capacitor. This dampens
the high Q network and stabilizes the system.
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Output Capacitor
The output capacitor limits the output ripple and pre-
vents the output voltage droop during large load transi-
tions. A 10F to 22F 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 out-
put 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 =
3 · ΔILOAD
VDROOP · FS
Once the average inductor current increases to the DC
load level, the output voltage recovers. The above equa-
tion 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 10F. This is due to
its effect on the loop crossover frequency (bandwidth),
phase margin, and gain margin. Increased output capac-
itance will reduce the crossover frequency with greater
phase margin.
Feedback Resistor Selection
Resistors R1 and R2 of Figure 5 program the output to
regulate at a voltage higher than 0.6V for the AAT2113A
adjustable version. To limit the bias current required for
the external feedback resistor string while maintaining
good noise immunity, the suggested value for R2 is
200k. Table 1 summarizes the resistor values for vari-
ous output voltages with R2 set to either 59k or 200k.
Alternately, the feedback resistor may be calculated
using the following equation:
R1 = -1 · R2 = - 1 · 200kΩ = 400kΩ
VOUT
VREF
1.8V
0.6V
The AAT2113A adjustable version, combined with an
external feed forward capacitor (C2 in Figure 5), delivers
enhanced transient response for extreme pulsed load
applications. The suggested value for C2 is in the range
of 22pF to 100pF.
VOUT (V)
R2 = 59kΩ
R1 (kΩ)
R2 = 200kΩ
R1 (kΩ)
1.0 39.2 133
1.1 49.9 165
1.2 59 200
1.3 68.1 232
1.4 78.7 267
1.5 88.7 301
1.6 97.6 332
1.7 107 365
1.8 118 400
Table 2: Feedback Resistor Selection for
Adjustable Output Voltage Version.
Thermal Calculations
There are three types of losses associated with the
AAT2113A step-down converter: switching losses, con-
duction 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 con-
duction mode (CCM), a simplified form of the losses is
given by:
PTOTAL
IO
2 · (RDS(ON)H · VO + RDS(ON)L · [VIN - VO])
VIN
=
+ (tsw · FS · IO + IQ) · VIN
IQ is the step-down converter quiescent current. The
term tSW is used to estimate the full load step-down con-
verter switching losses. For the condition where the
step-down converter is in dropout at 100% duty cycle,
the total device dissipation reduces to:
PTOTAL= IO
2 · RDS(ON)H + IQ · VIN
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Since RDS(ON), quiescent current, and switching losses all
vary with input voltage, the total losses should be inves-
tigated over the complete input voltage range.
Given the total losses, the maximum junction tempera-
ture can be derived from the JA for the FTDFN22-8
package, which is 70°C/W.
TJ(MAX) = PTOTAL · ΘJA + TAMB
PCB Layout Considerations
The suggested PCB layout for the AAT2113A is shown in
Figures 3 and 4 (fixed version) or Figures 6 and 7 (adjust-
able version). The following guidelines should be used to
help ensure a proper layout:
1. The input capacitor (C1) should be connected as
close as possible to VP and PGND.
2. The output capacitor and L1 should be connected as
closely as possible. The connection of L1 to the LX
pin should be as short as possible.
3. For the fixed version, the feedback trace or FB pin
should be separated from any power trace and con-
nected as closely as possible to the load point.
Sensing along a high-current load trace will degrade
DC load regulation. For the adjustable version, the
trace connecting the FB pin to resistors R1 and R2
should be as short as possible by placing R1 and R2
immediately next to the AAT2113A. The sense trace
connection from R1 to the output voltage should be
separate from any power trace and connect as
closely as possible to the load point. The external
feed-forward capacitor C2 should be connected as
close as possible in parallel with R1 for enhanced
transient response.
4. The resistance of the trace from the load return to
PGND should be kept to a minimum. This will help to
minimize any error in DC regulation due to differ-
ences in the potential of the internal signal ground
and the power ground.
5. Connect unused signal pins to ground to avoid
unwanted noise coupling.
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1.2V/1.5A
U1 AAT2113AIXS-1.2V-T1 AnalogicTech, 3MHz Fast Transient, 1.5A Step-Down Converter , FTDFN22-8, 2x2mm
C1 GRM188R60J475KE19D, Murata, Cap, MLC, 4.7µF/6.3V, 0603 (HMAX = 0.9mm)
L1 LQM2HPNR47MGO, Murata, 0.47µH, ISAT = 1800mA, DCR = 40mΩ, 2.5 x 2 x 0.9 mm, shielded chip inductor
C2 GRM188R60J106ME47D, Murata, Cap, MLC, 10µF/6.3V, 0603 (HMAX = 0.9mm)
C3 GRM155R60J105KE19D, Murata, Cap, MLC, 1µF/6.3V, 0402
0.47µH
L1
2.7V to 5.5V
EN
C1
4.7µF
C3
1µF
C2
10µF
VIN VOUT
EN
2
FB
5
LX 7
PGND 1
VCC
6
VP
4
LX 8
AGND
3
FTDFN22-8
U1
AAT2113A
Figure 2: AAT2113A Evaluation Board Schematic For 1.2V Fixed Output Voltage Version.
Figure 3: AAT2113A Evaluation Board Figure 4: AAT2113A Evaluation Board
Top Side Layout for 1.2V Fixed Bottom Side Layout for 1.2V Fixed
Output Voltage Version. Output Voltage Version.
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1.2V/1.5A
U1 AAT2113AIXS-0.6-T1 AnalogicTech, 3MHz Fast Transient, 1.5A Step-Down Converter, FTDFN22-8, 2x2mm
C1 GRM188R60J475KE19D, Murata, Cap, MLC, 4.7µF/6.3V, 0603 (HMAX = 0.8mm)
C2 Optional, 22pF, 0201
L1 LQM2HPNR47MGO, Murata, 0.47μH, ISAT =1.8A, DCR = 0.04Ω, 2.5 x 2 x 1mm, shielded chip inductor
R1, R2 Carbon film resistor, 200kΩ, 1%, 0201
C3 GRM188R60J106ME47D, Murata, Cap, MLC, 10µF/6.3V, 0603 (HMAX = 0.8mm)
C4 GRM155R60J105KE19D, Murata, Cap, MLC, 1µF/6.3V, 0402
0.47µH
L12.7V–5.5V
EN
C1
4.7µF C4
1µF
C3
10µF
C2
22pF
R1
200k
R2
200k
VIN VOUT
EN
2
FB
5
LX 7
AGND 1
VCC
6
VP
4
LX 8
PGND
3
U1
AAT2113A
Figure 5: AAT2113A Evaluation Board Schematic For Adjustable Output Voltage Version.
Figure 6: AAT2113A Evaluation Board Figure 7: AAT2113A Evaluation Board
Top Side Layout for Adjustable Bottom Side Layout for Adjustable
Output Voltage Version. Output Voltage Version.
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AAT2113A Design Example
Specifications
VOUT = 1.2V @ 1.5A, Pulsed Load ΔILOAD = 1.5A
VIN = 3.3V
FS = 3MHz
TAMB = 85°C in 8-pin 2x2mm DFN low profile package
Output Inductor
For Murata, 0.47H LQM2HPNNR47MG0 shielded chip inductor has a 40m DCR.
V
O
V
O
1.2
V
1.2V
ΔI =
· 1 - = · 1 - = 542m
A
L1 · F
S
V
IN
0.47µH · 3MHz
3.3V
I
PK
= I
OUT
+ ΔI = 1.5A + 0.271A = 1.8A
2
P
L1
= I
OUT
2
· DCR = 1.5A
2
· 40mΩ = 90mW
Output Capacitor
For VDROOP = 0.12V (10% Output Voltage)
3 · ΔILOAD
VDROOP · FS
3 · 1.5A
0.12V · 3MHz
COUT = = = 12.5µF; use 10µF
For VDROOP = 0.06V (5% Output Voltage)
1
23
1 1.2V · (5V - 1.2V)
1.5µH · 3MHz · 5V
23
RMS(MAX)
IL · FS · VIN(MAX)
= ·
·
3 · ΔILOAD
VDROOP · FS
3 · 1.5A
0.06V · 3MHz
COUT = = = 25µF; use 22µF
· = 58.5mArms
·
VOUT · (VIN(MAX) - VOUT)=
PRMS = ESR · IRMS2 = 5mΩ · (58.5mA)2 = 17µW
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Input Capacitor
For Input Ripple VPP = 30mV
CIN = = = 5.6µF; use 4.7µF
1
- ESR · 4 · FS
VPP
IO
1
- 5mΩ · 4 · 3MHz
30mV
1.5A
IOUT1
RMS
I
P = ESR · (IRMS)2 = 5mΩ · (0.75A)2 = 2.8mW
2
== 0.75A
AAT2113A Losses
All values assume 85°C ambient temperature and thermal resistance of 70°C/W in the 8-pin 2x2mm DFN low profile
package.
PTOTAL = IOUT
2 · RDS(ON)H + (tSW · FSW · IOUT + IQ) · VIN
= 416mW
= 1.5A2 · 152mΩ + (5ns · 3MHz · 1.5A + 50µA) · 3.3V
TJ(MAX) = TAMB + ΘJA · PLOSS = 85°C + (70°C/W) · 416mW = 114°C
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Ordering Information
Output Voltage Package Marking1Part Number (Tape and Reel)2
1.2V FTDFN22-8 8BXYY AAT2113AIXS-1.2-T1
Adjustable (0.6V) FTDFN22-8 8AXYY AAT2113AIXS-0.6-T1
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FTDFN22-83
2.000
±
0.050
Index Area
2.000
±
0.050
Top View
0.500
±
0.050
Detail "A"
0.400
±
0.050
Pin 1 Identification
0.000
+
0.100
- 0.000
Side View
0.230
±
0.050
0.750
±
0.050
Bottom View
0.450
±
0.0500.250
±
0.050
Detail "A"
1. XYY = assembly and date code.
2. Sample stock is generally held on part numbers listed in BOLD.
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