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●Operation of Each Block
・AMP
This is an error amp compares the reference voltage (0.65V ) with VO to driv e the output N ch FE T (Ron=50mΩ). F reque ncy
optimization helps to realize rapid transient response, and to support the use of ceramic capacitors on the output. AMP input
voltage ranges from GND to 2.7V, while the AMP output ranges from GND to VCC. When EN is OFF, or when UVLO is
active, output goes LOW and the output of the NchFET switches OFF.
・EN
The EN block controls the regulator’s ON/OFF state via the EN logic input pin. In the OFF position, circuit voltage is
maintained at 0μA, thus minimizing current consumption at standby. The F ET is switched ON to enable discharge of the
NRCS pin VO, thereby draining the excess charge and preventing the IC on the load side from malfunctioning. Since no
electrical connection is required (e.g. between the VCC pin and the ESD prevention diode), module operation is
independent of the input sequence.
・VCCUVLO
To prevent malfunctions that can occur during a momentary decrease in VCC, the UVLO circuit switches the output OFF,
and (like the EN bl ock) disch arges NRCS a nd V O. Once the UVLO threshold voltage (TYP3.80V) is reached, the po wer-on
reset is triggered and output continues.
・VDUVLO
VD pin is the VIN voltage detect pin. When VD voltage exceeds the threshold voltage, VDUVLO becomes active. Once active,
the status of output voltage remains ON even if VD voltage drops. (When VIN voltage drops, SCP engages and output
switches OFF.) Unl ike EN and VCC, it is effective at output startup. VDUVLO can be rest ored eith er by rec onnecting the EN
pin or VCC pin.
・CURRENT LIMIT
When output is ON, the current limit function monitors the internal IC output current against the parameter value. When
current exceeds this level, the current limit modu le lowers the output current to protect the load IC. When the overcurren t
state is eliminated, output voltage is restored to the parameter value. However when output voltage falls to or below the
SCP startup voltage, the SCP function becomes active and the output switches OFF.
・NRCS (Non Rush Current on Start-up)
The soft start function enabled by connecting an external capacitor between the NRCS pin and ground. Output ramp-up
can be set for any period up to the time the NRCS pin reaches VFB (0.65V). During startup, the NRCS pin serves as a 20μ
A (TYP) constant current source to charge the external capacitor. Output start time is calculated via the formula below.
・TSD (Thermal Shut down)
The shutdown (TSD) circuit automatically is latched OFF when the chip temperature exceeds the threshold temperature
after the programmed time period elapses, thus serving to protect the IC against “thermal runaway” and heat damage.
Because the TSD circuit is intend ed to shut down the IC only in the prese n ce of extreme heat, it is crucial that the Tj (max)
parameter not be exceeded in the thermal design, in order to avoid pote ntial problems with the TSD.
・VIN
The VIN line acts as the major current supply line, and is connected to the output NchFET drain. Since no electrical
connection (such as between the VCC pin and the ESD protection diode) is necessary, VIN operates independent of the input
sequence. However, since an output Nc h FET body diode exi sts between VIN and VO, a VIN-VO electric (diode) connection is
present. Note, therefore, that when output is switched ON or OFF, reverse current may flow to VIN from VO.
・SCP
When output voltage (Vo) drops, the IC assumes that VO pin is shorted to GND and switched the output voltage OFF. After
the GND short has been detected and the pr ogramm ed dela y time has elapsed, output is latched OFF. It is also effective
during output startup. SCP can be cleared either by reconnecting the EN pin or VCC pin. Delay time is calculated via the
formula below.
TNRCS (typ.) = CNRCS×VFB
INRCS
TTSD (typ.) = CSCP×VSCPTH
20uA
TSCP (typ.) = CSCP×VSCPTH
ISCP