AP1509
150KHz, 2A PWM BUCK DC/DC CONVERTER
AP1509
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Description
The AP1509 series are monolithic IC designed for a step-
down DC/DC converter, and own the ability of driving a
2A load without additional transistor. It saves board space.
The external shutdown function can be controlled by logic
level and then come into standby mode. The internal
compensation makes feedback control having good line and
load regulation without external design. Regarding protected
function, thermal shutdown is to prevent over temperature
operating from damage, and current limit is against over
current operating of the output switch. If current limit function
occurs and VFB is down below 0.5V, the switching frequency
will be reduced. The AP1509 series operates at a switching
frequency of 150KHz thus allow smaller sized filter
components than what would be needed with lo wer frequenc y
switching regulators. Other features include a guaranteed
+4% tolerance on output voltage under specif ied input voltage
and output load conditions, and +15% on the oscillator
frequency. The output version included fixed 3.3V, 5V, 12V,
and an adjustable type. The chips are availa ble in a standard
8-lead SOP-8 package.
Pin Assignments
(Top View)
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
VIN
GND
FB AP1509
GND
Output
GND
GND
SD
SOP-8L
Features
Output Voltage: 3.3V, 5V, 12V and Adjustable Output
Version
Adjustable Version Output Voltage Range, 1.23V to
18V+4%
150KHz +15% Fixed Switching Freque ncy
Voltage Mode Non-Synchronous PWM Control
Thermal-Shutdown and Current-Limit Protection
ON/OFF Shutdown Control Input
Operating Voltage can be up to 22V
Output Load Current: 2A
• SOP-8L Packages
Low Power Standby Mode
Built-in Switching Transistor On Chip
SOP-8L: Available in “Green” Molding Compound
(No Br, Sb)
Lead Free Finish/ RoHS Compliant (Note 1)
Applications
Simple High-Efficiency Step-Down Regulator
On-Card Switching Regulators
Positive to Negative Converter
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http://www.diodes.com/products/lead_free.html.
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150KHz, 2A PWM BUCK DC/DC CONVERTER
AP1509
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Typical Application Circuit
(1) Fixed Type Circuit
12
8
4
3
12V
DC Input
CIN
Capacitor
FB
SD D1
Schottky Diod e
VIN
GND
Output
AP1509-
33
Co
Capacitor
Inductor
L1
47uH 3.3V/2A
Output L oad
GNDGND
GND
567
(2) Adjustable Type Circuit
12
8
4
3
12V
DC Input
CIN
Capacitor
FB
SD D1
Schottky
Diode
VIN
GND
Output
AP1509
Co
Capacitor
Inductor
L1
39uH 2.5V/2A
Output Load
GNDGNDGND
56 7
R1 1KR2 1K
VOUT = VFB
×
(1 + R2
R1 )
VFB = 1.23V
R2 = 1K ~ 3K
(3) Delay Start Circuit
12
8
4
3
12V
DC Input
CIN
Capacitor
FB
SD D1
Schottky
Diode
VIN
GND
Output
AP1509
Co
Capacitor
Inductor
L1
39uH 2.5V/2A
Output Load
GNDGNDGND
56 7
R1 1KR2 1K
CDELAY
0.1uF
10K
RDELAY
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150KHz, 2A PWM BUCK DC/DC CONVERTER
AP1509
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Pin Descriptions
Functional Block Diagram
Current
Source
bias
1.235V
Reference 2.5V
Regulator
150kH
z
OSC.
Start
up
+
+
_
+
_
Thermal
Shutdown
Pre-
driver
Comp
Comp
GND
Output
VIN
SD
FB
220mV
200mV
2A
Switch
+
_
_
Amp Comp
Frequecy
compen -
sation
Pin Name Description
VIN Operating voltage input
Output Switching output
GND Ground
FB Output voltage feedback control
SD ON/OFF Shutdown
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150KHz, 2A PWM BUCK DC/DC CONVERTER
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Parameter Rating Unit
ESD HBM Human Body Model ESD Protection 2 KV
ESD MM Machine Model ESD Protection 200 V
VIN Supply Voltage +24 V
VSD ON/OFF Pin Input Voltage -0.3 to +18 V
VFB Feedback Pin Voltage -0.3 to +18 V
VOUT Output Voltage to Ground -1 V
PD Power Dissip ation Internally Limited W
TST Storage Temperature -65 to +150 oC
TJ Operating Junction Temperature -40 to +125 oC
Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol Parameter Min Max Unit
IOUT Output Current 0 2 A
VOP Operating Voltage 4.5 22 V
TA Operating Ambient Temperature -20 85 oC
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150KHz, 2A PWM BUCK DC/DC CONVERTER
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Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V for 3.3V, 5V, adjustable version and VIN = 18V for the 12V version. ILOAD = 0.5A
Specifications with boldface type are for full operating temperature range, the other type are for TJ = 25ºC.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ. Max Unit
IFB Feedback Bias Current VFB = 1.3V
(Adjustable version only) -10
-50 nA
-100
FOSC Oscillator Frequency 127 150 173 KHz
110 173
FSCP Oscillator Frequency of
Short Circuit Protect When current limit occurred
and VFB < 0.5V, Ta = 25 oC 10 30 50 KHz
VSAT Saturation Voltage IOUT = 2A
No outside circuit
VFB = 0V force driver on 1.25
1.4 V
1.5
DC Max. Duty Cycle (ON) VFB = 0V force driver on 100 %
Min. Duty Cycle (OFF) VFB = 12V force driver off 0
ICL Current Limit Peak current
No outside circuit
VFB = 0V force driver on 3 A
IL Output = 0 Output
Leakage
Current
No outside circuit
VFB = 12V force driver off -200 uA
Output = -1 VIN = 22V -5 mA
IQ Quiescent Current VFB = 12V force driver off 5 10 mA
ISTBY Standby Quiescent
Current ON/OFF pin = 5V
VIN = 22V 70
150 uA
200
VIL ON/OFF Pin Logic Input
Threshold Voltage
Low (regulator ON) - 1.3 0.6 V
VIH High (regulator OFF) 2.0 -
IH ON/OFF Pin Logic Input
Current VLOGIC = 2.5V (OFF) -0.01 uA
IL ON/OFF Pin Input Current VLOGIC = 0.5V (ON) -0.1 -1
θJA Thermal Resistance SOP-8L Junction to
case 15
oC/W
θJC Thermal Resistance
with a copper area of
approximately 3 in2 SOP-8L Junction to
ambient 70
oC/W
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150KHz, 2A PWM BUCK DC/DC CONVERTER
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Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
Specifications with boldface type are for full operating temperature range, the other type are for TJ = 25ºC.
Symbol Parameter Conditions VMin Typ. VMax Unit
AP1509-ADJ FB
V Output
Feedback
4.5V < VIN < 22V
0.2A < ILOAD < 2A
VOUT programmed for 3V
1.193
1.18 1.23 1.267
1.28 V
η Efficiency VIN = 12V, ILOAD=2A 76 76 %
AP1509-3.3V OUT
V Output Voltage 4.75V < VIN < 22V
0.2A < ILOAD < 2A 3.168
3.135 3.3 3.432
3.465 V
η Efficiency VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 2A 78 78 %
AP1509-5V OUT
V Output Voltage 7V < VIN < 22V
0.2A < ILOAD < 2A 4.8
4.75 5 5.2
5.25 V
η Efficiency VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 2A 83 83 %
AP1509-12V OUT
V Output Voltage 15V < VIN < 22V
0.2A < ILOAD < 2A 11.52
11.4 12 12.48
12.6 V
η Efficiency VIN = 15V, ILOAD = 2A 90 90 %
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150KHz, 2A PWM BUCK DC/DC CONVERTER
AP1509
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Typical Performance Characteristics
AP1509 Efficiency vs. Temperature
(VIN=12V, VOUT=5V, Io=2A)
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
-50 -30 -10 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 150
Temperature (TA) (°C)
Efficie ncy (%)
AP1509 Efficiency vs. Temperature
(VIN=12V, VOUT=3.3V, Io=2A)
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
-50 -30 -10 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 150
Temperature (TA) (°C)
Effi ciency (%)
AP1509 Saturation Voltage vs. Temperature
(VIN =12V, VFB=0V, VSD=0)
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
Temperature (TA)  (°C)
Saturation Voltage (V)
2A
1A
0.5A
AP1509 S witch Current L i mit vs. Temperature
(VIN=12V, VFB=0V)
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
-50-30-101030507090
Temperature (TA) (°C)
Switch Current Limit (A)
AP1509 Supply Current vs. Temperature
(VIN=12V, No Load, Von/off =0V(Switch ON) ,Von/off =5V(Switch OFF))
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
-50 -30 -10 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 150
Temperature (TA) (°C)
Supply Current (mA)
Switch ON
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
-50 -30 -10 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 150
Temperature (TA) (°C)
Supply Current (uA)
Switch OFF
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150KHz, 2A PWM BUCK DC/DC CONVERTER
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Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued)
AP1509 Threshold Voltage vs. Temperature
(VIN=12V, Io=100mA)
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
-50 -30 -10 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 150
Temperature (TA) (°C)
Threshold Voltage (V)
AP1509 ON/OFF Current vs. ON/OFF Voltage
(VIN=12V)
-100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21
ON/OFF Voltage (V)
ON/OFF Current (nA)
AP1509 Frequency v s. Temperature
(VIN=12V, Io=500mA, VOUT=5V)
140
145
150
155
160
165
170
-50 -30 -10 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 150
Temperature (TA) (°C)
Frequency (KHz)
AP1509 Feedback Current vs. Temperature
(VIN=12V, VOUT=5V, Vfb=1.3V)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
-50 -30 -10 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 150
Temperature (TA) (°C)
Feedback Current (nA)
AP1509 Output Voltage vs. Temperature
(VIN=12V, Io=2A)
2.9
2.95
3
3.05
3.1
3.15
3.2
3.25
3.3
3.35
3.4
3.45
3.5
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Temperature (TA) (°C)
VOUT (V)
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150KHz, 2A PWM BUCK DC/DC CONVERTER
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Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued)
Header Frequency v s. Temperature
Feedback Voltage v s. Temperature
(VIN=15V, VOUT=5V)
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
-40 10 60 110
Frequency (KHz)
Temperature (
o
C)
1.22
1.23
1.24
1.25
1.26
-40 10 60 110
Feedback Voltage (V)
Tem
p
erature
(
o
C
)
Supply Current vs. Temperature
(VIN=15V, VOUT=5V, lOUT=0A) Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage
(VIN=15V, VOUT=5V, lOUT=0A)
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
-40 10 60 110
Supply Current (mA)
Tem
p
erature
(
o
C
)
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
0 5 10 15
Supply Current (mA)
Su
pp
l
y
Volta
g
e
(
V
)
Efficiency vs. Output Current
(VIN=15V, VOUT=5V) Efficiency vs. Output Current
(VIN=15V, VOUT=3.3V)
70
75
80
85
90
0204060
Eff iciency (%)
Output Current (mA)
55
65
75
85
0204060
Efficiency (%)
O utput Current (mA)
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150KHz, 2A PWM BUCK DC/DC CONVERTER
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Functions Description
Pin Functions
+VIN
This is the positive input supply for the IC switching regulator. A suitable input bypass capacitor must be
presented at this pin to minimize voltage transients and to supply the switching currents needed by the
regulator.
Ground
Circuit ground.
Output
Internal switch. The voltage at this pin switches between (+VIN – VSAT) and approximately – 0.5V, with a duty
cycle of approximately VOUT / VIN. To minimize coupling to sensitive circuitry, the PC board copper area
connected to this pin should be minimized.
Feedback
Senses the regulated output voltage to complete the feedback loo p.
SD
Allows the switching regulator circuit to be shutdown using logic level signals thus dropping the total input
supply current to approximately 150uA. Pulling this pin below a threshold voltage of approximately 1.3V turns
the regulator on, and pulling this pin above 1.3V (up to a maximum of 18V) shuts the regulator down. If this
shutdown feature is not needed, the SD pin can be wired to the ground pin.
Thermal Considerations
The SOP-8L package needs a heat sink under most conditions. The size of the heat sink depends on the input
voltage, the output voltage, the load current and the ambient temperature. The AP1509 junction temperature
rises above ambient temperature for a 2A load and different input and output voltages. The data for these
curves was taken with the AP1509 (SOP-8L package) operating as a buck-switching regulator in an ambient
temperature of 25oC (still air). These temperature increments are all approximate and are affected by many
factors. Higher ambient temperatures require more heat sinker.
For the best thermal performance, wide copper traces and generous amounts of printed circuit board copper
should be used in the board layout (One exception is the output (switch) pin, which should not have large areas
of copper). Large areas of copper provide the best transfer of heat (lower thermal resistance) to the surrounding
air, and moving air lowers the thermal resistance even further.
Package thermal resistance and junction temperature increments are all approximate. The increments are
affected by a lot of factors. Some of these factors include board size, shape, thickness, position, location, and
even board temperature. Other factors are, trace width, total printed circuit copper area, copper thickness,
single or double-sided, mu lti-layer board and the amount of solder on the board.
The effectiveness of the PC board to dissipate heat also depends on the size, quantity and spacing of other
components on the board, as well as whether the surrounding air is still or moving. Furthermore, some of these
components such as the catch diode will add heat to the PC board and the heat can vary as the input voltage
changes. For the inductor, depending on the physical size, type of core material and the DC resistance, it could
either act as a heat sink taking heat away from the board, or it could add heat to the board.
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150KHz, 2A PWM BUCK DC/DC CONVERTER
AP1509
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Ordering Information
Package
S : SOP-8L
Output Version
AP1509 - XX S X - 13
13 : Tape & Reel
Blank : Adjustable
33 : 3.3V
50 : 5.0V
12 : 12V
Lead Free
L : Lead Free
G : Green
Packing
Device Package
Code Packaging
(Note 2) 13” Tape and Reel
Quantity Part Number Suffix
AP1509-XXSL-13 S SOP-8L 2500/Tape & Reel -13
AP1509-XXSG-13 S SOP-8L 2500/Tape & Reel -13
Notes: 2. Pad layout as shown on Diodes Inc. suggested pad layout document AP02001, which can be found on our website at
http://www.diodes.com/datasheets/ap02001.pdf.
Marking Information
(1) SOP-8L
( Top View )
1509-XX
YY
WW
XX
Logo
Part No.
5
8
41
G : Green
L : Lead Free
Output Type :
Blank : Adjustable
1509-33 : 3.3V
1509-50 : 5.0V
1509-12 : 12V
WW : Week : 01~52; 52
YY : Year : 08, 09,10~
X : Internal Code
represents 52 and 53 week
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Package Outline Dimensions (All Dimensions in mm)
(1) Package Type: SOP-8L
1.27typ 0.3/0.5
7°~9°
4.85/4.95
3.85/3.95
5.90/6.10
0.15/0.25
7°~9°
0.62/0.82
0.10/0.20
Gauge Plane
0.254
Seating Plane
0.35max. 45°
Detail "A"
Detail "A"
1.30/1.50
1.75max.
Land Pattern Recommendation
(Unit: mm)
6x-1.27
8x-1.55
8x-0.60
5.4
0°/8°
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