23V, 2.5A, 340Khz Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter: Description Features
23V, 2.5A, 340Khz Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter: Description Features
23V, 2.5A, 340Khz Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter: Description Features
FR9886
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23V, 2.5A, 340KHz Synchronous Step-Down
DC/DC Converter
Description Features
The FR9886 is a synchronous step-down DC/DC ● High Efficiency up to 96%
converter that provides wide 4.5V to 23V input ● Low Rds(on) Integrated Power MOSFET
voltage range and 2.5A continuous load current ● Internal Compensation Function
capability. ● Wide Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 23V
● Adjustable Output Voltage from 0.925V to 20V
The FR9886 fault protection includes cycle-by-cycle ● 2.5A Output Current
current limit, UVLO, output overvoltage protection ● Fixed 340KHz Switching Frequency
and thermal shutdown. The adjustable soft-start ● Current Mode Operation
function prevents inrush current at turn-on. This ● Adjustable Soft-Start
device uses current mode control scheme which ● Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit
provides fast transient response. Internal ● Over-Temperature Protection with Auto Recovery
compensation function reduces external ● Output Overvoltage Protection
compensation components and simplifies the design ● Under Voltage Lockout
process. In shutdown mode, the supply current is ● <1μA Shutdown Current
less than 1μA. ● SOP-8 and SOP-8 Exposed Pad Packages
The FR9886 is available in a SOP-8/SOP-8 exposed
pad package, and provides good thermal Applications
conductance.
● STB (Set-Top-Box)
● LCD Display, TV
● Distributed Power System
● Networking, XDSL Modem
BOOST 1 8 SS G: Green
VIN 2 7 SHDN
LX 3 6 NC Package Type
4 5 FB SO: SOP-8
GND
SP: SOP-8 (Exposed Pad)
BOOST 1 8 SS
VIN 2 7 SHDN
LX 3 6 NC
GND 4 5 FB
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Typical Application Circuit
C4
R3 0.1μF
100kΩ
7 1
SHDN BOOST L1
4.7μH
2
VIN VIN LX 3 VOUT
4.5V to 23V 1.2V
C1 FR9886 R1 C6 C2
10μF/25V
3kΩ (optional) 22μF/6.3V
CERAMIC x 2
6 NC 5 CERAMIC x 2
FB
GND SS
R2
4 8 10kΩ
C3
0.1μF
C4
R3 0.1μF
100kΩ
7 1
SHDN BOOST L1
4.7μH
VIN
2 3 VOUT
VIN LX
1.2V
4.5V to 23V
C5
FR9886 C6 C2
C1 R1 (optional)
0.1μF/25V 100μF/6.3V
100μF/25V 3kΩ
CERAMIC x 1 6 5 EC x 1
EC x 1 NC FB
GND SS
R2
4 8 10kΩ
C3
0.1μF
VOUT R1 R2 C6 L1 COUT
1.2V 3kΩ 10kΩ 10pF~1nF 4.7μH 22μF MLCC x2
1.8V 9.53kΩ 10kΩ 10pF~1nF 4.7μH 22μF MLCC x2
2.5V 16.9kΩ 10kΩ 10pF~1nF 10μH 22μF MLCC x2
3.3V 26.1kΩ 10kΩ 10pF~1nF 10μH 22μF MLCC x2
5V 44.2kΩ 10kΩ 10pF~1nF 10μH 22μF MLCC x2
1.2V 3kΩ 10kΩ -- 4.7μH 100μF EC x1
1.8V 9.53kΩ 10kΩ -- 4.7μH 100μF EC x1
2.5V 16.9kΩ 10kΩ -- 10μH 100μF EC x1
3.3V 26.1kΩ 10kΩ -- 10μH 100μF EC x1
5V 44.2kΩ 10kΩ -- 10μH 100μF EC x1
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Functional Pin Description
I/O Pin Name Pin No. Pin Function
Voltage Feedback Input Pin. Connect FB and VOUT with a resistive voltage divider. This IC
I FB 5
senses feedback voltage via FB and regulates it at 0.925V.
I VIN 2 Power Supply Input Pin. Drive VIN pin by 4.5V to 23V voltage to power on the chip.
Enable Input Pin. This pin is a digital control input that turns the converter on or off. Connect to
I 7
VIN with a 100KΩ resistor for self-startup.
O LX 3 Power Switching Output. LX is the output of the internal high side NMOS switch.
Soft-Start Pin. SS controls the soft-start period. Connect a capacitor from SS to GND to set the
O SS 8
soft start period.
High Side Gate Drive Boost Pin. A 10nF or greater capacitor must be connected from this pin to
O BOOST 1
LX. It can boost the gate drive to fully turn on the internal high side NMOS.
O NC 6 No connection.
Block Diagram
VIN
ISEN Internal
UVLO VCC OTP
Regulator
& VCC
SHDN
POR
1M
OVP
Oscillator
BOOST
6µA High-Side
S MOSFET
FB Current R PWM Driver
LX
Comp Control Logic
OTP
SS
OVP
UVLO Low-Side
0.925V MOSFET
Current
Limit
GND
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note1)
● Supply Voltage VIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -0.3V to +25V
● Enable Voltage VSH N
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -0.3V to +25V
● LX Voltage VLX (50ns) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -1V to VIN+0.3V
● BOOST Pin Voltage VBOOST ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VLX-0.3V to VLX+6V
● All Other Pins Voltage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -0.3V to +6V
● Maximum Junction Temperature (T J) ------------------------------------------------------------------- +150°C
● Storage Temperature (TS) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -65°C to +150°C
● Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10sec.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- +260°C
● Power Dissipation @TA=25°C, (PD) (Note2)
SOP-8 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.39 W
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.08 W
● Package Thermal Resistance, (θJA):
SOP-8 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 90°C/W
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60°C/W
● Package Thermal Resistance, (θJC):
SOP-8 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39°C/W
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15°C/W
Note 1:Stresses beyond this listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device.
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Note 2:PCB heat sink copper area = 10mm .
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Electrical Characteristics
(VIN=12V, TA=25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
High-Side MOSFET Current Limit (Note 3) ILIMIT(HS) Minimum Duty 3.5 4.5 A
Low-Side MOSFET Current Limit (Note 3) ILIMIT(LS) From Drain to Source 1.5 A
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Typical Performance Curves
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, C1 =10μF x 2, C2 = 22μF x 2, L1 = 10μH, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Figure 5. Efficiency vs. Load Current Figure 6. Efficiency vs. Load Current
VOUT = 5V
Figure 7. Efficiency vs. Load Current Figure 8. Current Limit vs. Temperature
Figure 9. Feedback Voltage vs. Temperature Figure 10. Switching Frequency vs. Temperature
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Typical Performance Curves
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, C1 = 10μF x 2, C2 = 22μF x 2, L1 = 10μH, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
IOUT=0A IOUT=2.5A
VIN 10mV/div. (AC) VIN 100mV/div. (AC)
IL 1A/div. IL 1A/div.
VLX 5V/div.
VLX 5V/div.
2μs/div 2μs/div
Figure 11. Steady State Waveform Figure 12. Steady State Waveform
IOUT=0A IOUT=2.5A
VIN 5V/div.
VIN 5V/div.
IL 1A/div.
VLX 5V/div.
VLX 5V/div.
20ms/div. 20ms/div.
Figure 13. Power On through VIN Waveform Figure 14. Power On through VIN Waveform
IOUT=0A IOUT=2.5A
IL 1A/div.
20ms/div. 20ms/div.
Figure 15. Power Off through VIN Waveform Figure 16. Power Off through VIN Waveform
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Typical Performance Curves
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, C1 = 10μF x 2, C2 = 22μF x 2, L1 = 10μH, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
IOUT=0A IOUT=2.5A
5V/div. 5V/div.
IL 1A/div.
VOUT 1V/div. VOUT 1V/div.
IL 1A/div.
VLX 5V/div.
VLX 5V/div.
4ms/div. 4ms/div.
Figure 17. Power On through SHDN Waveform Figure 18. Power On through SHDN Waveform
IOUT=0A IOUT=2.5A
5V/div. 5V/div.
VOUT 1V/div.
VOUT 1V/div.
IL 1A/div.
IL 1A/div.
4ms/div. 80μs/div.
Figure 19. Power Off through SHDN Waveform Figure 20. Power Off through SHDN Waveform
VOUT 200mV/div.
VOUT 1V/div.
IL 1A/div.
IL 1A/div.
400μs/div. 40μs/div.
Figure 21. Load Transient Waveform Figure 22. Short Circuit Protect Waveform
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Function Description
The FR9886 is a high efficiency, internal Under Voltage Lockout
compensation and constant frequency current mode When the FR9886 is power on, the internal circuits
step-down synchronous DC/DC converter. It has will be held inactive until VIN voltage exceeds the
integrated high-side (120mΩ, typ) and low-side UVLO threshold voltage. And the regulator will be
(100mΩ, typ) power switches, and provides 2.5A disabled when VIN is below the UVLO threshold
continuous load current. It regulates input voltage voltage. The hysteretic of the UVLO comparator is
from 4.5V to 23V, and down to an output voltage as 250mV (typ).
low as 0.925V.
Short Circuit Protection
Control Loop
The FR9886 provides short circuit protection
Under normal operation, the output voltage is function to prevent the device damaged from short
sensed by FB pin through a resistive voltage divider condition. When the short condition occurs and
and amplified through the error amplifier. The the feedback voltage drops lower than 0.4V, the
voltage of error amplifier output is compared to the oscillator frequency will be reduced to 110KHz to
switch current to control the RS flip-flop. At the prevent the inductor current increasing beyond the
beginning of each clock cycle, the high-side NMOS current limit. In the meantime, the current limit will
turns on when the oscillator sets the RS flip-flop, and also be reduced to lower the short current. Once
turns off when current comparator resets the RS the short condition is removed, the frequency and
flip-flop. Then the low-side NMOS will turn on until current limit will return to normal.
the clock period ends.
Over Current Protection
Enable
The FR9886 over current protection function is
The FR9886 SH N pin provides digital control to implemented using cycle-by-cycle current limit
turn on/off the regulator. When the voltage of architecture. The inductor current is monitored by
SH N exceeds the threshold voltage, the regulator measuring the high-side MOSFET series sense
will start the soft start function. If the SH N pin resistor voltage. When the load current increases,
voltage is below the shutdown threshold voltage, the the inductor current will also increase. When the
regulator will turn into the shutdown mode and the peak inductor current reaches the current limit
shutdown current will be smaller than 1μA. For threshold, the output voltage will start to drop.
When the over current condition is removed, the
auto start-up operation, connect SH N to VIN
output voltage will return to the regulated value.
through a 100KΩ resistor.
Over Temperature Protection
Soft Start
The FR9886 incorporates an over temperature
The FR9886 employs adjustable soft start function to
protection circuit to protect itself from overheating.
reduce input inrush current during start up. When
When the junction temperature exceeds the thermal
the device turns on, a 6μA current will begin to
shutdown threshold temperature, the regulator will
charge the capacitor which is connected from SS pin
be shutdown. And the hysteretic of the over
to GND. The equation for the soft start time is
temperature protection is 60°C (typ).
shown as below:
Internal Compensation Function
CSS nF VF
TSS ms = The stability of the feedback circuit is controlled by
ISS μA
internal compensation circuits. This internal
The VFB voltage is 0.925V and the ISS current is 6μA. compensation function is optimized for most
If a 0.1μF capacitor is connected from SS pin to applications and this function can reduce external
GND, the soft start time will be 15ms. R, C components.
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Application Information
Output Voltage Setting A low ESR capacitor is required to keep the noise
The output voltage VOUT is set by using a resistive minimum. Ceramic capacitors are better, but
divider from the output to FB. The FB pin regulated tantalum or low ESR electrolytic capacitors may
voltage is 0.925V. Thus the output voltage is: also suffice. When using tantalum or electrolytic
capacitors, a 0.1μF ceramic capacitor should be
R1 placed as close to the IC as possible.
VOUT =0. 25V 1+
R2
Output Capacitor Selection
Table 2 lists recommended values of R1 and R2 for
most used output voltage. The output capacitor is used to keep the DC output
voltage and supply the load transient current.
Table 2 Recommended Resistance Values When operating in constant current mode, the
VOUT R1 R2 output ripple is determined by four components:
5V 44.2kΩ 10kΩ
VRIPPLE t VRIPPLE(C) t VRIPPLE(ESR) t
3.3V 26.1kΩ 10kΩ
VRIPPLE(ESL) t VNOISE t
2.5V 16. kΩ 10kΩ
The following figures show the form of the ripple
1.8V .53kΩ 10kΩ contributions.
1.2V 3kΩ 10kΩ
VRIPPLE(ESR)(t)
Place resistors R1 and R2 close to FB pin to prevent
stray pickup.
IIN(RMS) =IOUT 1-
VOUT
= (t)
VIN +
VNOISE (t)
Where D is the duty cycle of the power MOSFET.
This function reaches the maximum value at D=0.5
and the equivalent RMS current is equal to IOUT/2.
The following diagram is the graphical representation
of above equation. =
VRIPPLE(t)
IOUT=2.5A
IOUT=2A
IOUT=1.5A
IOUT=1A (t)
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VOUT VOUT That will lower ripple current and result in lower
VRIPPLE(ESR) 1 ESR
FOSC L VIN output ripple voltage. The ΔIL is inductor
peak-to-peak ripple current:
ESL
VRIPPLE(ESL) VIN VOUT VOUT
L ESL IL 1
FOSC L VIN
VOUT VOUT
VRIPPLE(C) 1 The following diagram is an example to graphically
8 FOSC L COUT
2
VIN represent ΔIL equation.
Where FOSC is the switching frequency, L is the
inductance value, VIN is the input voltage, ESR is the
equivalent series resistance value of the output L=4.7μ
capacitor, ESL is the equivalent series inductance
value of the output capacitor and the COUT is the L=6.8μ
output capacitor.
Low ESR capacitors are preferred to use. Ceramic, L=10μ
tantalum or low ESR electrolytic capacitors can be
used depending on the output ripple requirements.
When using the ceramic capacitors, the ESL
component is usually negligible.
It is important to use the proper method to eliminate
VOUT=3.3V, FOSC=340KHz
high frequency noise when measuring the output
ripple. The figure shows how to locate the probe A good compromise value between size and
across the capacitor when measuring output ripple. efficiency is to set the peak-to-peak inductor ripple
Remove the scope probe plastic jacket in order to current ΔIL equal to 30% of the maximum load
expose the ground at the tip of the probe. It gives a current. But setting the peak-to-peak inductor
very short connection from the probe ground to the ripple current ΔIL between 20%~50% of the
capacitor and eliminates noise. maximum load current is also acceptable. Then
the inductance can be calculated with the following
equation:
Probe Ground
IL 0.3 IOUT(MAX)
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Outline Information
SOP-8 Package (Unit: mm)
Carrier dimensions
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Outline Information
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) Package (Unit: mm)
Carrier dimensions