EN6310QI
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Functional Description
Functional Overview
The EN6310QI is a synchronous buck converter with
integrated MOSFET switches and Inductor. The
device can deliver up to 1A of continuous load
current. The EN6310QI has a programmable soft
start rise time and a power OK (POK) signal. The
device operates in a fixed 2.2MHz PWM mode to
eliminate noise associated with pulse frequency
modulation schemes. The control topology is a low
complexity type IV voltage mode providing high
noise immunity and stability over the entire operating
range. Output voltage is set with a simple resistor
divider. The high switching frequency enables the
use of small M LCC input and output filter capacitors.
Figure 4 shows the EN6310QI block diagram.
Protection Features:
The EN6310QI has the following protection features.
• Over-current protection (to protect the IC from
excessive load current)
• Short-Circuit protection
• Thermal shutdown with hysteresis
• Under-voltage lockout circuit to disable the
converter output when the input voltage is below
a pre-defined level
Additional Features:
• Soft-start circuit, limiting the in-rush current when
the converter is initially powered up. The soft
start time is programmable with appropriate
choice of soft start capacitor value
High Efficiency Technology
The key enabler of this revolutionary integration is
Enpirion’s proprietary power MOSFET technology.
The advanced MOSFET switches are implemented
in deep-submicron CMOS to supply very low
switching loss at high switching frequencies and to
allow a high level of integration. The semiconductor
process allows seamless inte gration of all swi tching,
control, and compensation circuitry.
The proprietary magnetics design provides high-
density/high-value magnetics in a very small
footprint. Enpirion mag netics are carefully matc hed
to the control and compe nsation ci rcuitry yiel ding an
optimal solution with assured performance over the
entire operating range.
Integration for Low-Noise Low-EMI
The EN6310QI utilizes a proprietary low loss
integrated inductor. The integration of the inductor
greatly simplifies the power supply design process.
The inherent shielding and compact construction of
the integrated inductor reduces the conducted and
radiated noise that can couple into the traces of the
printed circuit board. Furthermore, the package
layout is optimized to reduce the electrical path
length for the high di/ dt input AC ripple currents that
are a major source of radiated emissions from DC-
DC converters. Careful package and IC design
minimize common mode noise that can be difficult to
mitigate otherwise. The integrated inductor provides
the optimal solution to the complexity, output ripple,
and noise that plague low power DCDC converter
design.
Control Topology
The EN6310QI utilizes an internal type IV voltage
mode compensation scheme. Voltage mode control
provides a high degree of noise immunity at light
load currents so that low ripple and high accuracy
are maintained over the entire load range. T h e hi g h
switching frequency allows for a very wide control
loop bandwidth and hence excellent transient
performance. The EN6310QI is optimized for fast
transient recovery for applications with demanding
transient performance. Voltage mode control
enables a high degree of stability over the entire
operating range.
Enable
The EN6310QI ENABLE pin enables and disables
operation of the device. A logic low will disable the
converter and cause it to shut dow n. A l ogic high w ill
enable the converter and initiate a normal soft start
operation. When ENABLE is pulled low, the Power
MOSFETs stop switching and the output is
discharged in a controlled manner with a soft pull
down MOSFET. Once the enable pin is pulled low,
there is a lockout period be fore the device can be re-
enabled. The lock out period can be found in the
Electrical Characteristics Table. Do not leave
ENABLE pin floating or it will be in an unknown
random state.
The EN6310QI supports startup into a pre-biased
output of up to 1.5V. The output of the EN6310QI
can be pre-biased with a voltage up to 1.5V when it
is first enabled.
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