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 HIP6020
Data Sheet February 1999 File Number
4683
Advanced Dual PWM and Dual Linear Power Controller
The HIP6020 provides the power control and protection for four output voltages in high-performance, graphics intensive microprocessor and computer applications. The IC integrates two PWM controllers and two linear controllers, as well as the monitoring and protection functions into a 28-pin SOIC package. One PWM controller regulates the microprocessor core voltage with a synchronous-rectified buck converter. The second PWM controller supplies the computer system's AGP 1.5V or 3.3V bus power with a standard buck converter. The linear controllers regulate power for the 1.5V GTL bus and the 1.8V power for the North/South Bridge core voltage and/or cache memory circuits. The HIP6020 includes an Intel-compatible, TTL 5-input digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that adjusts the core PWM output voltage from 1.3VDC to 2.05VDC in 0.05V steps and from 2.1VDC to 3.5VDC in 0.1V increments. The precision reference and voltage-mode control provide 1% static regulation. The second PWM controller's output is userselectable, through a TTL-compatible signal applied at the SELECT pin, for levels of 1.5V or 3.3V with 3% accuracy. The linear regulators use external N-Channel MOSFETs or bipolar NPN pass transistors to provide fixed output voltages of 1.5V 3% (VOUT3) and 1.8V 3% (VOUT4). The HIP6020 monitors all the output voltages. A single Power Good signal is issued when the core is within 10% of the DAC setting and all other outputs are above their undervoltage levels. Additional built-in over-voltage protection for the core output uses the lower MOSFET to prevent output voltages above 115% of the DAC setting. The PWM controllers' over-current function monitors the output current by using the voltage drop across the upper MOSFET's rDS(ON) , eliminating the need for a current sensing resistor.
Features
* Provides 4 Regulated Voltages - Microprocessor Core, AGP Bus, North/South Bridge and/or Cache Memory, and GTL Bus Power * Drives N-Channel MOSFETs * Linear Regulator Drives Compatible with both MOSFET and Bipolar Series Pass Transistors * Simple Single-Loop Control Designs - Voltage-Mode PWM Control * Fast PWM Converter Transient Response - High-Bandwidth Error Amplifiers - Full 0% to 100% Duty Ratios * Excellent Output Voltage Regulation - Core PWM Output: 1% Over Temperature - AGP Bus PWM Output: 3% Over Temperature - Other Outputs: 3% Over Temperature * TTL-Compatible 5 Bit DAC Microprocessor Core Output Voltage Selection - Wide Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3VDC to 3.5VDC * Power-Good Output Voltage Monitor * Over-Voltage and Over-Current Fault Monitors - Switching Regulators Do Not Require Extra Current Sensing Elements, Use MOSFET's rDS(ON) * Small Converter Size - Constant Frequency Operation - 200kHz Free-Running Oscillator; Programmable From 50kHz to Over 1MHz - Small External Component Count
Applications
* Motherboard Power Regulation for Computers
Pinout
HIP6020 (SOIC) TOP VIEW
UGATE2 1 PHASE2 2 VID4 3 VID3 4 VID2 5 VID1 6 VID0 7 PGOOD 8 OCSET2 9 VSEN2 10 SELECT 11 SS 12 FAULT/RT 13 VSEN4 14 28 VCC 27 UGATE1 26 PHASE1 25 LGATE1 24 PGND 23 OCSET1 22 VSEN1 21 FB1 20 COMP1 19 VSEN3 18 DRIVE3 17 GND 16 VAUX 15 DRIVE4
Ordering Information
PART NUMBER HIP6020CB HIP6020EVAL1 TEMP. RANGE (oC) 0 to 70 PACKAGE 28 Ld SOIC PKG. NO. M28.3
Evaluation Board
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VSEN3
OCSET2 VSEN1
OCSET1 VCC
Block Diagram
VAUX
DRIVE3 POWER-ON
x 0.75
+
-
HIP6020
PWM2 FAULT
VSEN2 + ERROR AMP2 +
-
x 0.75 OSCILLATOR
+
SELECT
-
1.5V or 3.3V
+
-
-
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+
+
x 1.10
LUV RESET (POR) + 200A
VAUX
DRIVE4 1.26V +
x 0.90
+ +
-
-
LINEAR UNDERVOLTAGE
VSEN4 200A + +
x 1.15
VCC
PGOOD
UGATE2 OC2
DRIVE2
-
PHASE2 INHIBIT PWM COMP2 INHIBIT SOFTSTART & FAULT LOGIC OV
-
VCC DRIVE1 UGATE1 OC1 +
GATE CONTROL
-
PHASE1
+ ERROR AMP1
-
+
GATE CONTROL
-
PWM COMP1
PWM1
VCC LGATE1
VCC 28A DACOUT
SYNCH DRIVE TTL D/A CONVERTER (DAC) 4.5V
PGND GND
FAULT / RT
SS
FB1
COMP1
VID0 VID1
VID2
VID4 VID3
HIP6020 Simplified Power System Diagram
+5VIN Q1 PWM2 CONTROLLER VOUT1 PWM1 CONTROLLER Q2
Q3 VOUT2
+3.3VIN Q4
HIP6020
LINEAR CONTROLLER LINEAR CONTROLLER Q5
VOUT3
VOUT4
Typical Application
+12VIN +5VIN LIN CIN VCC OCSET1 PGOOD POWERGOOD
OCSET2
VOUT2 1.5V OR 3.3V
Q3 LOUT2
UGATE2 PHASE2
UGATE1 PHASE1 COUT2 CR2 LGATE1 PGND TYPEDET SELECT VSEN1 +3.3VIN Q4 VOUT3 1.5V VAUX
Q1 LOUT1
VOUT1 1.3V TO 3.5V
Q2
VSEN2
COUT1
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DRIVE3 VSEN3
FB1 COMP1
COUT3 FAULT / RT VID0 Q5 VOUT4 1.8V DRIVE4 VSEN4 SS CSS GND VID1 VID2 VID3 COUT4 VID4
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage, VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +15V PGOOD, RT/FAULT, DRIVE, PHASE, and GATE Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V to VCC + 0.3V Input, Output or I/O Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND -0.3V to 7V ESD Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class 1
Thermal Information
Thermal Resistance (Typical, Note 1) JA (oC/W) SOIC Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Maximum Junction Temperature (Plastic Package) . . . . . . . .150oC Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . -65oC to 150oC Maximum Lead Temperature (Soldering 10s) . . . . . . . . . . . . .300oC (SOIC - Lead Tips Only)
Operating Conditions
Supply Voltage, VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +12V 10% Ambient Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0oC to 70oC Junction Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0oC to 125oC
CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress only rating and operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied.
NOTE: 1. JA is measured with the component mounted on an evaluation PC board in free air.
Electrical Specifications
PARAMETER VCC SUPPLY CURRENT Nominal Supply Current POWER-ON RESET Rising VCC Threshold Falling VCC Threshold Rising VAUX Threshold VAUX Threshold Hysteresis Rising VOCSET1 Threshold OSCILLATOR Free Running Frequency Total Variation Ramp Amplitude
Recommended Operating Conditions, Unless Otherwise Noted. Refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3 SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
ICC
UGATE1, LGATE1, UGATE2, DRIVE3, and DRIVE4 Open
-
9
-
mA
VOCSET = 4.5V VOCSET = 4.5V VOCSET = 4.5V VOCSET = 4.5V
8.2 -
2.5 0.5 1.26
10.4 -
V V V V V
FOSC VOSC
RT = OPEN 6k < RT to GND < 200k RT = Open
185 -15 -
200 1.9
215 +15 -
kHz % VP-P V V
DAC AND STANDARD BUCK REGULATOR REFERENCE DAC(VID0-VID4) Input Low Voltage DAC(VID0-VID4) Input High Voltage DACOUT Voltage Accuracy PWM2 Reference Voltage PWM2 Reference Voltage PWM2 Reference Voltage Tolerance 1.5V AND 1.8V LINEAR REGULATORS (VOUT3 AND VOUT4) Regulation VSEN3 Regulation Voltage VSEN4 Regulation Voltage VSEN3,4 Under-Voltage Level VSEN3,4 Under-Voltage Hysteresis Output Drive Current VREG3 VREG4 VSEN3UV VSEN3 Rising VSEN3 Falling VAUX-VDRIVE > 0.6V 20 3 1.5 1.8 75 7 40 % V V % % mA SELECT < 0.8V SELECT > 2.0V 2.0 -1.0 1.5 3.3 3 +1.0 0.8
% V V %
SYNCHRONOUS PWM CONTROLLER ERROR AMPLIFIER DC Gain Gain-Bandwidth Product Slew Rate GBWP SR COMP1 = 10pF 88 15 6 dB MHz V/s
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Electrical Specifications
PARAMETER PWM CONTROLLERS GATE DRIVERS UGATE1,2 Source UGATE1,2 Sink LGATE Source LGATE Sink PROTECTION VSEN1 Over-Voltage (VSEN1/DACOUT) FAULT Sourcing Current OCSET1,2 Current Source Soft-Start Current POWER GOOD VSEN1 Upper Threshold (VSEN1/DACOUT) VSEN1 Under-Voltage (VSEN1/DACOUT) VSEN1 Hysteresis (VSEN1/DACOUT) PGOOD Voltage Low VPGOOD VSEN1 Rising VSEN1 Rising Upper/Lower Threshold IPGOOD = -4mA 108 92 2 110 94 0.8 % % % V IOVP IOCSET ISS VSEN1 Rising VFAULT/RT = 2.0V VOCSET = 4.5VDC 170 115 8.5 200 28 120 230 % mA A A IUGATE RUGATE ILGATE RLGATE VCC = 12V, VUGATE1 (or VUGATE2) = 6V VGATE-PHASE = 1V VCC = 12V, VLGATE1 = 1V VLGATE = 1V 1 1.7 1 1.4 3.5 3.0 A A Recommended Operating Conditions, Unless Otherwise Noted. Refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3 (Continued) SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Typical Performance Curves
140 CUGATE1 = CUGATE2 = CLGATE1 = C 120 1000 RESISTANCE (k) RT PULLUP TO +12V ICC (mA) 100 80 C = 3600pF 60 C = 1500pF 10 RT PULLDOWN TO VSS 20 10 100 SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz) 1000 0 100 C = 660pF 40 VIN = 5V VCC = 12V C = 4800pF
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
FIGURE 1. RT RESISTANCE vs FREQUENCY
FIGURE 2. BIAS SUPPLY CURRENT vs FREQUENCY
Functional Pin Descriptions
VCC (Pin 28)
Provide a 12V bias supply for the IC to this pin. This pin also provides the gate bias charge for all the MOSFETs controlled by the IC. The voltage at this pin is monitored for Power-On Reset (POR) purposes.
PGND (Pin 24)
This is the power ground connection. Tie the synchronous PWM converter's lower MOSFET source to this pin.
VAUX (Pin 16)
The +3.3V input voltage at this pin is monitored for power-on reset (POR) purposes. Connected to +5V input, this pin provides boost current for the two linear regulator output drives in the event bipolar NPN transistors (instead of N-channel MOSFETs) are employed as pass elements.
GND (Pin 17)
Signal ground for the IC. All voltage levels are measured with respect to this pin.
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SS (Pin 12)
Connect a capacitor from this pin to ground. This capacitor, along with an internal 28A current source, sets the soft-start interval of the converter.
UGATE1, UGATE2 (Pins 27 and 1)
Connect UGATE pins to the respective PWM converter's upper MOSFET gate. These pins provide the gate drive for the upper MOSFETs.
FAULT / RT (Pin 13)
This pin provides oscillator switching frequency adjustment. By placing a resistor (RT) from this pin to GND, the nominal 200kHz switching frequency is increased according to the following equation:
5 x 10 Fs 200KHz + -------------------R T ( k )
6
LGATE1 (Pin 25)
Connect LGATE1 to the synchronous PWM converter's lower MOSFET gate. This pin provides the gate drive for the lower MOSFET.
COMP1 and FB1 (Pins 20, and 21)
COMP1 and FB1 are the available external pins of the synchronous PWM regulator error amplifier. The FB1 pin is the inverting input of the error amplifier. Similarly, the COMP1 pin is the error amplifier output. These pins are used to compensate the voltage-mode control feedback loop of the synchronous PWM converter.
(RT to GND)
Conversely, connecting a pull-up resistor (RT) from this pin to VCC reduces the switching frequency according to the following equation:
4 x 10 Fs 200KHz - -------------------R T ( k )
7
(RT to 12V)
VSEN1 (Pin 22)
This pin is connected to the synchronous PWM converters' output voltage. The PGOOD and OVP comparator circuits use this signal to report output voltage status and for overvoltage protection.
Nominally, the voltage at this pin is 1.26V. In the event of an over-voltage or over-current condition, this pin is internally pulled to VCC.
PGOOD (Pin 8)
PGOOD is an open collector output used to indicate the status of the output voltages. This pin is pulled low when the synchronous regulator output is not within 10% of the DACOUT reference voltage or when any of the other outputs are below their under-voltage thresholds. The PGOOD output is open for `11111' VID code.
VSEN2 (Pin 10)
Connect this pin to the output of the standard buck PWM regulator. The voltage at this pin is regulated to the level predetermined by the logic-level status of the SELECT pin. This pin is also monitored by the PGOOD comparator circuit.
SELECT (Pin 11)
This pin determines the output voltage of the AGP bus switching regulator. A low TTL input sets the output voltage to 1.5V, while a high input sets the output voltage to 3.3V.
VID0, VID1, VID2, VID3, VID4 (Pins 7, 6, 5, 4 and 3)
VID0-4 are the TTL-compatible input pins to the 5-bit DAC. The logic states of these five pins program the internal voltage reference (DACOUT). The level of DACOUT sets the microprocessor core converter output voltage, as well as the coresponding PGOOD and OVP thresholds.
DRIVE3 (Pin 18)
Connect this pin to the gate of an external MOSFET. This pin provides the drive for the 1.5V regulator's pass transistor.
OCSET1, OCSET2 (Pins 23 and 9)
Connect a resistor (ROCSET) from this pin to the drain of the respective upper MOSFET. ROCSET, an internal 200A current source (IOCSET), and the upper MOSFET's onresistance (rDS(ON)) set the converter over-current (OC) trip point according to the following equation:
I OCSET x R OCSET I PEAK = --------------------------------------------------r DS ( ON )
VSEN3 (Pin 19)
Connect this pin to the output of the 1.5V linear regulator. This pin is monitored for undervoltage events.
DRIVE4 (Pin 15)
Connect this pin to the gate of an external MOSFET. This pin provides the drive for the 1.8V regulator's pass transistor.
VSEN4 (Pin 14)
Connect this pin to the output of the linear 1.8V regulator. This pin is monitored for undervoltage events.
An over-current trip cycles the soft-start function. The voltage at OCSET1 pin is monitored for power-on reset (POR) purposes.
Description
Operation
The HIP6020 monitors and precisely controls 4 output voltage levels (Refer to Figures 1, 2, and 3). It is designed for microprocessor computer applications with 3.3V, 5V, and 12V bias input from an ATX power supply. The IC has 2 PWM and
PHASE1, PHASE2 (Pins 26 and 2)
Connect the PHASE pins to the respective PWM converter's upper MOSFET source. These pins represent the gate drive return current path and are used to monitor the voltage drop across the upper MOSFETs for over-current protection.
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two linear controllers. The first PWM controller (PWM1) is designed to regulate the microprocessor core voltage (VOUT1). PWM1 controller drives 2 MOSFETs (Q1 and Q2) in a synchronous-rectified buck converter and regulates the core voltage to a level programmed by the 5-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The second PWM controller (PWM2) is designed to regulate the advanced graphics port (AGP) bus voltage (VOUT2). PWM2 controller drives a MOSFET (Q3) in a standard buck converter and regulates the output voltage to a digitally-programmable level of 1.5V or 3.3V. Selection of either output voltage is achieved by applying the proper logic level at the SELECT pin. The two linear controllers supply the 1.5V GTL bus power (VOUT3) and the 1.8V memory power (VOUT4). SS pin voltage. At T3 the input clamp voltage exceeds the reference voltage and the output voltage is in regulation.
PGOOD 0V SOFT-START (1V/DIV)
0V
VOUT2 ( = 3.3V)
Initialization
The HIP6020 automatically initializes upon receipt of input power. Special sequencing of the input supplies is not necessary. The Power-On Reset (POR) function continually monitors the input supply voltages. The POR monitors the bias voltage (+12VIN) at the VCC pin, the 5V input voltage (+5VIN) on the OCSET1 pin, and the 3.3V input voltage (+3.3VIN) at the VAUX pin. The normal level on OCSET1 is equal to +5VIN less a fixed voltage drop (see over-current protection). The POR function initiates soft-start operation after all supply voltages exceed their POR thresholds.
VOUT1 (DAC = 2.5V) VOUT4 ( = 1.8V) OUTPUT VOLTAGES (0.5V/DIV)
VOUT3 ( = 1.5V)
0V
Soft-Start
The POR function initiates the soft-start sequence. Initially, the voltage on the SS pin rapidly increases to approximately 1V (this minimizes the soft-start interval). Then an internal 28A current source charges an external capacitor (CSS) on the SS pin to 4.5V. The PWM error amplifiers reference inputs (+ terminal) and outputs (COMP1 pin) are clamped to a level proportional to the SS pin voltage. As the SS pin voltage slews from 1V to 4V, the output clamp allows generation of PHASE pulses of increasing width that charge the output capacitor(s). After the output voltage increases to approximately 70% of the set value, the reference input clamp slows the output voltage rate-of-rise and provides a smooth transition to the final set voltage. Additionally both linear regulators' reference inputs are clamped to a voltage proportional to the SS pin voltage. This method provides a rapid and controlled output voltage rise. Figure 6 shows the soft-start sequence for the typical application. At T0 the SS voltage rapidly increases to approximately 1V. At T1, the SS pin and error amplifier output voltage reach the valley of the oscillator's triangle wave. The oscillator's triangular wave form is compared to the clamped error amplifier output voltage. As the SS pin voltage increases, the pulse-width on the PHASE pin increases. The interval of increasing pulse-width continues until each PWM output reaches sufficient voltage to transfer control to the error amplifier input reference clamp. If we consider the 3.3V output (VOUT2) in Figure 6, this time occurs at T2. During the interval between T2 and T3, the error amplifier reference ramps to the final value and the converter regulates the output a voltage proportional to the
T0 T1
T2 TIME
T3
T4
FIGURE 3. SOFT-START INTERVAL
The remaining outputs are also programmed to follow the SS pin voltage. The PGOOD signal toggles `high' when all output voltage levels have exceeded their under-voltage levels. See the Soft-Start Interval section under Applications Guidelines for a procedure to determine the soft-start interval.
Fault Protection
All four outputs are monitored and protected against extreme overload. A sustained overload on any output or an overvoltage on VOUT1 output (VSEN1) disables all outputs and drives the FAULT/RT pin to VCC.
LUV OVERCURRENT LATCH OC1 OC2 0.15V + SQ R INHIBIT
SS 4V + UP POR OV
COUNTER R FAULT LATCH SQ R FAULT VCC
-
FIGURE 4. FAULT LOGIC - SIMPLIFIED SCHEMATIC
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Figure 7 shows a simplified schematic of the fault logic. An over-voltage detected on VSEN1 immediately sets the fault latch. A sequence of three over-current fault signals also sets the fault latch. The over-current latch is set dependent upon the states of the over-current (OC1 and OC2), linear under-voltage (LUV) and the soft-start signals. A window comparator monitors the SS pin and indicates when CSS is fully charged to 4.5V (UP signal). An under-voltage on either linear output (VSEN3 and VSEN4) is ignored until after the soft-start interval (T4 in Figure 6). This allows VOUT3 and VOUT4 to increase without fault at start-up. Cycling the bias input voltage (+12VIN on the VCC pin off then on) resets the counter and the fault latch. excessive currents cause VSEN3 or VSEN4 to fall below the linear under-voltage threshold, the LUV signal sets the overcurrent latch, providing CSS is fully charged. Blanking the LUV signal during the CSS charge interval allows the linear outputs to build above the under-voltage threshold during normal operation. Cycling the bias input power off then on resets the counter and the fault latch.
FAULT/RT
10V 0V COUNT =1
FAULT REPORTED
COUNT =2
COUNT =3
SOFT-START
Over-Voltage Protection
During operation, a short across the synchronous PWM upper MOSFET (Q1) causes VOUT1 to increase. When the output exceeds the over-voltage threshold of 115% of DACOUT, the over-voltage comparator trips to set the fault latch and turns the lower MOSFET (Q2) on. This blows the input fuse and reduces VOUT1. The fault latch raises the FAULT/RT pin to VCC. A separate over-voltage circuit provides protection during the initial application of power. For voltages on the VCC pin below the power-on reset (and above ~4V), the output level is monitored for voltages above 1.3V. Should VSEN1 exceed this level, the lower MOSFET, Q2 is driven on.
4V 2V 0V OVERLOAD APPLIED
INDUCTOR CURRENT
0A
T0 T1
T2 TIME
T3
T4
FIGURE 5. OVER-CURRENT OPERATION
Over-Current Protection
All outputs are protected against excessive over-currents. Both PWM controllers use the upper MOSFET's onresistance, rDS(ON) to monitor the current for protection against shorted outputs. Both linear regulators monitor their respective VSEN pins for under-voltage to protect against excessive currents. Figure 8 illustrates the over-current protection with an overload on OUT2. The overload is applied at T0 and the current increases through the inductor (LOUT2). At time T1, the OVER-CURRENT2 comparator trips when the voltage across Q3 (iD * rDS(ON)) exceeds the level programmed by ROCSET. This inhibits all outputs, discharges the soft-start capacitor (CSS) with a 28A current sink, and increments the counter. CSS recharges at T2 and initiates a soft-start cycle with the error amplifiers clamped by soft-start. With OUT2 still overloaded, the inductor current increases to trip the overcurrent comparator. Again, this inhibits all outputs, but the soft-start voltage continues increasing to 4.5V before discharging. The counter increments to 2. The soft-start cycle repeats at T3 and trips the over-current comparator. The SS pin voltage increases to 4.5V at T4 and the counter increments to 3. This sets the fault latch to disable the converter. The fault is reported on the FAULT/RT pin. The PWM1 controller operates in the same way as PWM2 to over-current faults. Additionally, the two linear controllers monitor the VSEN pins for an under-voltage. Should
i D x r DS ( ON ) > I OVER-CURRENT TRIP: V DS > V SET VIN = +5V OCSET x R OCSET OCSET IOCSET 200A OVERCURRENT OC + VCC DRIVE UGATE PHASE V PHASE = V IN - V DS V OCSET = V IN - V SET + VDS
ROCSET iD
VSET +
-
PWM
GATE CONTROL
FIGURE 6. OVER-CURRENT DETECTION
Resistors (ROCSET1 and ROCSET2) program the over-current trip levels for each PWM converter. As shown in Figure 9, the internal 200A current sink (IOCSET) develops a voltage across ROCSET (VSET) that is referenced to VIN . The DRIVE signal enables the over-current comparator (OVER-CURRENT1 or OVER-CURRENT2). When the voltage across the upper MOSFET (VDS(ON)) exceeds VSET, the over-current comparator trips to set the over-current latch. Both VSET and VDS are referenced to VIN and a small capacitor across ROCSET helps VOCSET track the variations of VIN due to
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MOSFET switching. The over-current function will trip at a peak inductor current (IPEAK) determined by:
I OCSET x R OCSET I PEAK = --------------------------------------------------r DS ( ON ) VID4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 TABLE 1. OUT1 VOLTAGE PROGRAM PIN NAME VID3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 VID2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 VID1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 VID0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 NOMINAL DACOUT VOLTAGE 1.30 1.35 1.40 1.45 1.50 1.55 1.60 1.65 1.70 1.75 1.80 1.85 1.90 1.95 2.00 2.05 0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5
The OC trip point varies with MOSFET's rDS(ON) temperature variations. To avoid over-current tripping in the normal operating load range, determine the ROCSET resistor value from the equation above with: 1. The maximum rDS(ON) at the highest junction temperature 2. The minimum IOCSET from the specification table 3. Determine IPEAK for IPEAK > IOUT(MAX) + (I) / 2, where I is the output inductor ripple current. For an equation for the ripple current see the section under component guidelines titled `Output Inductor Selection'.
OUT1 Voltage Program
The output voltage of the PWM1 converter is programmed to discrete levels between 1.3VDC and 3.5VDC . This output (OUT1) is designed to supply the core voltage of Intel's advanced microprocessors. The voltage identification (VID) pins program an internal voltage reference (DACOUT) with a TTL-compatible 5-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The level of DACOUT also sets the PGOOD and OVP thresholds. Table 1 specifies the DACOUT voltage for the different combinations of connections on the VID pins. The VID pins can be left open for a logic 1 input, because they are internally pulled up to an internal voltage of about 5V by a 10A current source. Changing the VID inputs during operation is not recommended and could toggle the PGOOD signal and exercise the over-voltage protection. `11111' VID pin combination disables the IC and opens the PGOOD pin.
OUT2 Voltage Selection
The AGP regulator output voltage is internally set to one of two discrete levels, based on the status of the SELECT pin. SELECT pin is internally pulled `high', such that left open, the AGP output voltage is by default set to 3.3V. The other discrete setting available is 1.5V, which can be obtained by grounding the SELECT pin using a jumper or another suitable method capable of sinking a few tens of microamperes. The status of the SELECT pin cannot be changed during operation of the IC without immediately causing a fault condition.
NOTE: 0 = connected to GND, 1 = open or connected to 5V through pull-up resistors
Application Guidelines
Soft-Start Interval
Initially, the soft-start function clamps the error amplifier's output of the PWM converters. This generates PHASE pulses of increasing width that charge the output capacitor(s). After the output voltage increases to approximately 70% of the set value, the reference input of the error amplifier is clamped to a voltage proportional to the SS pin voltage. The resulting output voltages start-up as shown in Figure 6. The soft-start function controls the output voltage rate of rise to limit the current surge at start-up. The soft-start interval and the surge current are programmed by the soft-start capacitor, CSS. Programming a faster soft-start interval
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increases the peak surge current. The peak surge current occurs during the initial output voltage rise to 70% of the set value. Using the recommended 0.1F soft start capacitor insures all output voltages ramp up to their set values within 10ms of the input voltages reaching POR levels. component ground connections with vias to this layer. Dedicate another solid layer as a power plane and break this plane into smaller islands of common voltage levels. The power plane should support the input power and output power nodes. Use copper filled polygons on the top and bottom circuit layers for the PHASE nodes, but do not unnecessarily oversize these particular islands. Since the PHASE nodes are subjected to very high dV/dt voltages, the stray capacitor formed between these islands and the surrounding circuitry will tend to couple switching noise. Use the remaining printed circuit layers for small signal wiring. The wiring traces from the control IC to the MOSFET gate and source should be sized to carry 2A peak currents.
+5VIN LIN CIN
Shutdown
Neither PWM output switches until the soft-start voltage (VSS) exceeds the oscillator's valley voltage. Additionally, the reference on each linear's amplifier is clamped to the softstart voltage. Holding the SS pin low (with an open drain or open collector signal) turns off all four regulators. The `11111' VID code, also shuts down the IC.
Layout Considerations
MOSFETs switch very fast and efficiently. The speed with which the current transitions from one device to another causes voltage spikes across the interconnecting impedances and parasitic circuit elements. The voltage spikes can degrade efficiency, radiate noise into the circuit, and lead to device over-voltage stress. Careful component layout and printed circuit design minimizes the voltage spikes in the converter. Consider, as an example, the turn-off transition of the upper MOSFET. Prior to turn-off, the upper MOSFET was carrying the full load current. During the turnoff, current stops flowing in the upper MOSFET and is picked up by the lower MOSFET or Schottky diode. Any inductance in the switched current path generates a large voltage spike during the switching interval. Careful component selection, tight layout of the critical components, and short, wide circuit traces minimize the magnitude of voltage spikes. There are two sets of critical components in a DC-DC converter using a HIP6020 controller. The switching power components are the most critical because they switch large amounts of energy, and as such, they tend to generate equally large amounts of noise. The critical small signal components are those connected to sensitive nodes or those supplying critical bypass current. The power components and the controller IC should be placed first. Locate the input capacitors, especially the highfrequency ceramic de-coupling capacitors, close to the power switches. Locate the output inductor and output capacitors between the MOSFETs and the load. Locate the PWM controller close to the MOSFETs. The critical small signal components include the bypass capacitor for VCC and the soft-start capacitor, CSS. Locate these components close to their connecting pins on the control IC. Minimize any leakage current paths from SS node, since the internal current source is only 28A. A multi-layer printed circuit board is recommended. Figure 10 shows the connections of the critical components in the converter. Note that the capacitors CIN and COUT each could represent numerous physical capacitors. Dedicate one solid layer for a ground plane and make all critical
+12V COCSET2
CVCC
VCC GND OCSET2 OCSET1 UGATE2 UGATE1 PHASE2 PHASE1
COCSET1 ROCSET1 Q1 LOUT1 VOUT1 LOAD VOUT4 LOAD
ROCSET2 Q3 VOUT2 LOUT2 LOAD COUT2 CR2
COUT1
SS LGATE1 HIP6020
Q2
CR1
CSS VOUT3 COUT3 Q4 +3.3VIN KEY
LOAD
DRIVE3 DRIVE4 PGND
COUT4 Q5
ISLAND ON POWER PLANE LAYER ISLAND ON CIRCUIT PLANE LAYER VIA CONNECTION TO GROUND PLANE
FIGURE 7. PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD POWER PLANES AND ISLANDS
PWM1 Controller Feedback Compensation
Both PWM controllers use voltage-mode control for output regulation. This section highlights the design consideration for a voltage-mode controller requiring external compensation. Apply these methods and considerations only to the synchronous PWM controller. The considerations for the standard PWM controller are presented separately. Figure 11 highlights the voltage-mode control loop for a synchronous-rectified buck converter. The output voltage (VOUT) is regulated to the Reference voltage level. The reference voltage level is the DAC output voltage (DACOUT) for PWM1. The error amplifier output (VE/A) is compared with the oscillator (OSC) triangular wave to provide a pulse-width modulated wave with an amplitude of VIN at the PHASE node. The PWM wave is smoothed by the output filter (LO and CO).
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VIN OSC DRIVER PWM COMP LO DRIVER PHASE CO ESR (PARASITIC) VOUT
Compensation Break Frequency Equations
1 F Z1 = ----------------------------------2 x R 2 x C1 1 F Z2 = -----------------------------------------------------2 x ( R1 + R3 ) x C3 1 F P1 = -----------------------------------------------------C1 x C2 2 x R 2 x --------------------- C1 + C2 1 F P2 = ----------------------------------2 x R 3 x C3
VOSC
-
+
VE/A
ZFB
+ ERROR AMP
-
ZIN REFERENCE
DETAILED COMPENSATION COMPONENTS C2 C1 R2 ZFB ZIN C3 R1 R3 VOUT
Figure 12 shows an asymptotic plot of the DC-DC converter's gain vs. frequency. The actual Modulator Gain has a high gain peak dependent on the quality factor (Q) of the output filter, which is not shown in Figure 12. Using the above guidelines should yield a Compensation Gain similar to the curve plotted. The open loop error amplifier gain bounds the compensation gain. Check the compensation gain at FP2 with the capabilities of the error amplifier. The Closed Loop Gain is constructed on the log-log graph of Figure 12 by adding the Modulator Gain (in dB) to the Compensation Gain (in dB). This is equivalent to multiplying the modulator transfer function to the compensation transfer function and plotting the gain.
FZ1 100 FZ2 FP1 FP2 OPEN LOOP ERROR AMP GAIN V IN 20 log ----------------- V P - P COMPENSATION GAIN
COMP
+
FB 80 60
HIP6020
DACOUT GAIN (dB)
40 20 0 -20 -40 -60 R2 20 log ------- R1 MODULATOR GAIN
FIGURE 8. VOLTAGE-MODE BUCK CONVERTER COMPENSATION DESIGN
The modulator transfer function is the small-signal transfer function of VOUT /VE/A. This function is dominated by a DC Gain, given by VIN /VOSC , and shaped by the output filter, with a double pole break frequency at FLC and a zero at FESR .
FLC 1K
FESR 10K 100K 1M
CLOSED LOOP GAIN
10
100
10M
Modulator Break Frequency Equations
1 F LC = --------------------------------------2 x L O x C O 1 F ESR = ---------------------------------------2 x ESR x C O
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FIGURE 9. ASYMPTOTIC BODE PLOT OF CONVERTER GAIN
The compensation network consists of the error amplifier (internal to the HIP6020) and the impedance networks ZIN and ZFB. The goal of the compensation network is to provide a closed loop transfer function with high 0dB crossing frequency (f0dB) and adequate phase margin. Phase margin is the difference between the closed loop phase at f0dB and 180 degrees. The equations below relate the compensation network's poles, zeros and gain to the components (R1, R2, R3, C1, C2, and C3) in Figure 11. Use these guidelines for locating the poles and zeros of the compensation network: 1. Pick Gain (R2/R1) for desired converter bandwidth 2. Place 1ST Zero Below Filter's Double Pole (~75% FLC) 3. Place 2ND Zero at Filter's Double Pole 4. Place 1ST Pole at the ESR Zero 5. Place 2ND Pole at Half the Switching Frequency 6. Check Gain against Error Amplifier's Open-Loop Gain 7. Estimate Phase Margin - Repeat if Necessary
The compensation gain uses external impedance networks ZFB and ZIN to provide a stable, high bandwidth (BW) overall loop. A stable control loop has a gain crossing with -20dB/decade slope and a phase margin greater than 45 degrees. Include worst case component variations when determining phase margin.
PWM2 Controller Feedback Compensation
To reduce the number of external small-signal components required by a typical application, the standard PWM controller is internally stabilized. The only stability criteria that needs to be met relates the minimum value of the output inductor to the equivalent ESR of the output capacitor bank, as shown in the following equation:
ESR OUT x 10 L OUT ( MIN ) = -----------------------------------------------2 x x BW
1.75
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where LOUT(MIN) - minimum output inductor value at full output current ESROUT - equivalent ESR of the output capacitor bank BW - desired converter bandwidth (not to exceed 0.25 to 0.30 of the switching frequency) The design procedure for this output should follow the following steps: 1. Choose number and type of output capacitors to meet the output transient requirements based on the dynamic loading characteristics of the output. 2. Determine the equivalent ESR of the output capacitor bank and calculate minimum output inductor value. 3. Verify that chosen inductor meets this minimum value criteria (at full output load). It is recommended the chosen output inductor be no more than 30% saturated at full output load. High frequency decoupling capacitors should be placed as close to the power pins of the load as physically possible. Be careful not to add inductance in the circuit board wiring that could cancel the usefulness of these low inductance components. Consult with the manufacturer of the load on specific decoupling requirements. Use only specialized low-ESR capacitors intended for switching-regulator applications for the bulk capacitors. The bulk capacitor's ESR determines the output ripple voltage and the initial voltage drop following a high slew-rate transient's edge. An aluminum electrolytic capacitor's ESR value is related to the case size with lower ESR available in larger case sizes. However, the equivalent series inductance (ESL) of these capacitors increases with case size and can reduce the usefulness of the capacitor to high slew-rate transient loading. Unfortunately, ESL is not a specified parameter. Work with your capacitor supplier and measure the capacitor's impedance with frequency to select a suitable component. In most cases, multiple electrolytic capacitors of small case size perform better than a single large case capacitor.
Oscillator Synchronization
The PWM controllers use a triangle wave for comparison with the error amplifier output to provide a pulse-width modulated signal. Should the output voltage of the two converters be programmed close to each other, then crosstalk between the converters could cause non-uniform PHASE pulse-widths and increased output voltage ripple. The HIP6020 avoids this problem by synchronizing the two converters 180 degrees out of phase for output voltage settings within the same range. Therefore, for both output voltage settings less than 2.4V or both output voltage settings greater or equal to 2.4V, PWM1 operates out of phase with PWM2. For one PWM output voltage setting below 2.4V and the other PWM output voltage setting of 2.4V and above, PWM1 operates in phase with PWM2.
Linear Output Capacitors
The output capacitors for the linear regulators provide dynamic load current. Thus capacitors COUT3 and COUT4 should be selected for transient load regulation.
PWM Output Inductor Selection
Each PWM converter requires an output inductor. The output inductor is selected to meet the output voltage ripple requirements and sets the converter's response time to a load transient. Additionally, PWM2 output inductor has to meet the minimum value criteria for loop stability as described in paragraph `PWM2 Controller Feedback Compensation'. The inductor value determines the converter's ripple current and the ripple voltage is a function of the ripple current. The ripple voltage and current are approximated by the following equations:
V IN - V OUT V OUT I = ------------------------------- x --------------V IN FS x L V OUT = I x ESR
Component Selection Guidelines
Output Capacitor Selection
The output capacitors for each output have unique requirements. In general the output capacitors should be selected to meet the dynamic regulation requirements. Additionally, the PWM converters require an output capacitor to filter the current ripple. The load transient for the microprocessor core requires high quality capacitors to supply the high slew rate (di/dt) current demands.
Increasing the value of inductance reduces the ripple current and voltage. However, the large inductance values increase the converter's response time to a load transient. One of the parameters limiting the converter's response to a load transient is the time required to change the inductor current. Given a sufficiently fast control loop design, the HIP6020 will provide either 0% or 100% duty cycle in response to a load transient. The response time is the time interval required to slew the inductor current from an initial current value to the post-transient current level. During this interval the difference between the inductor current and the transient current level must be supplied by the output capacitor(s). Minimizing the response time can minimize the output capacitance required.
PWM Output Capacitors
Modern microprocessors produce transient load rates above 1A/ns. High frequency capacitors initially supply the transient current and slow the load rate-of-change seen by the bulk capacitors. The bulk filter capacitor values are generally determined by the ESR (effective series resistance) and voltage rating requirements rather than actual capacitance requirements.
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The response time to a transient is different for the application of load and the removal of load. The following equations give the approximate response time interval for application and removal of a transient load:
L O x I TRAN t RISE = ------------------------------V IN - V OUT L O x I TRAN t FALL = -----------------------------V OUT
main component of power dissipation for the lower MOSFETs. Only the upper MOSFET has significant switching losses, since the lower device turns on and off into near zero voltage. The equations presented assume linear voltage-current transitions and do not model power loss due to the reverse recovery of the lower MOSFET's body diode. The gate charge losses are dissipated by the HIP6020 and don't heat the MOSFETs. However, large gate-charge increases the switching time, tSW, which increases the upper MOSFET switching losses. Ensure that both MOSFETs are within their maximum junction temperature at high ambient temperature by calculating the temperature rise according to package thermal resistance specifications. A separate heatsink may be necessary depending upon MOSFET power, package type, ambient temperature and air flow.
I O x r DS ( ON ) x V OUT I O x V IN x t SW x F S P UPPER = ----------------------------------------------------------- + ---------------------------------------------------V IN 2 I O x r DS ( ON ) x ( V IN - V OUT ) P LOWER = -------------------------------------------------------------------------------V IN
2 2
where: ITRAN is the transient load current step, tRISE is the response time to the application of load, and tFALL is the response time to the removal of load. Be sure to check both of these equations at the minimum and maximum output levels for the worst case response time.
Input Capacitor Selection
The important parameters for the bulk input capacitor are the voltage rating and the RMS current rating. For reliable operation, select bulk input capacitors with voltage and current ratings above the maximum input voltage and largest RMS current required by the circuit. The capacitor voltage rating should be at least 1.25 times greater than the maximum input voltage. The RMS current rating requirement for the input capacitors of a buck regulator is approximately 1/2 of the summation of the DC output load current. Use a mix of input bypass capacitors to control the voltage overshoot across the MOSFETs. Use ceramic capacitance for the high frequency decoupling and bulk capacitors to supply the RMS current. Small ceramic capacitors can be placed very close to the upper MOSFET to suppress the voltage induced in the parasitic circuit impedances. For a through-hole design, several electrolytic capacitors (Panasonic HFQ series or Nichicon PL series or Sanyo MV-GX or equivalent) may be needed. For surface mount designs, solid tantalum capacitors can be used, but caution must be exercised with regard to the capacitor surge current rating. These capacitors must be capable of handling the surge current at power-up. The TPS series available from AVX, and the 593D series from Sprague are both surge current tested.
The rDS(ON) is different for the two equations above even if the same device is used for both. This is because the gate drive applied to the upper MOSFET is different than the lower MOSFET. Figure 13 shows the gate drive where the upper MOSFET's gate-to-source voltage is approximately VCC less the input supply. For +5V main power and +12VDC for the bias, the gate-to-source voltage of Q1 is 7V. The lower gate drive voltage is +12VDC. A logic-level MOSFET is a good choice for Q1 and a logic-level MOSFET can be used for Q2 if its absolute gate-to-source voltage rating exceeds the maximum voltage applied to VCC .
+5V OR LESS +12V VCC
HIP6020
UGATE PHASE
Q1 NOTE: VGS VCC -5V Q2 CR1 NOTE: VGS VCC
MOSFET Selection/Considerations
The HIP6020 requires 5 external transistors. Three N-channel MOSFETs are employed by the PWM converters. The GTL and memory linear controllers can each drive a MOSFET or a NPN bipolar as a pass transistor. All these transistors should be selected based upon rDS(ON) , current gain, saturation voltages, gate supply requirements, and thermal management considerations. LGATE PGND GND +
FIGURE 10. UPPER GATE DRIVE - DIRECT VCC DRIVE
PWM1 MOSFET Selection and Considerations
In high-current PWM applications, the MOSFET power dissipation, package selection and heatsink are the dominant design factors. The power dissipation includes two loss components; conduction loss and switching loss. These losses are distributed between the upper and lower MOSFETs according to the duty factor. The conduction losses are the
Rectifier CR1 is a clamp that catches the negative inductor swing during the dead time between the turn off of the lower MOSFET and the turn on of the upper MOSFET. The diode must be a Schottky type to prevent the lossy parasitic MOSFET body diode from conducting. It is acceptable to omit the diode and let the body diode of the lower MOSFET clamp the negative inductor swing, but efficiency could drop, in some
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cases, one or two percent as a result. The diode's rated reverse breakdown voltage must be greater than the maximum input voltage.
Linear Controllers Transistor Selection
The HIP6020 linear controllers are compatible with both NPN bipolar as well as N-Channel MOSFET transistors. The main criteria for selection of pass transistors for the linear regulators is package selection for efficient removal of heat. The power dissipated in a linear regulator is
P LINEAR = I O x ( V IN - V OUT )
PWM2 MOSFET and Schottky Selection
The power dissipation in PWM2 converter is similar to PWM1 except that the power losses of the lower device is in a Schottky and not a MOSFET. The power losses of PWM2 converter are distributed between the upper MOSFET and the Schottky. The equations below describe an approximation of this distribution and assume a linear voltage-current switching transitions.
I O x r DS ( ON ) x V OUT I O x V IN x t SW x F S P MOS = ----------------------------------------------------------- + ---------------------------------------------------V IN 2 I O x V f x ( V IN - V OUT ) P SCH = -----------------------------------------------------------V IN
2
Select a package and heatsink that maintains the junction temperature below the maximum desired temperature with the maximum expected ambient temperature. When selecting bipolar NPN transistors for use with the linear controllers, insure the current gain at the given operating VCE is sufficiently large to provide the desired output load current when the base is fed with the minimum driver output current.
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HIP6020 HIP6020 DC-DC Converter Application Circuit
Figure 14 shows an application circuit of a power supply for a microprocessor computer system. The power supply provides the microprocessor core voltage (VOUT1), the AGP bus voltage (VOUT2), the GTL bus voltage (VOUT3), and the memory voltage (VOUT4) from +3.3V, +5VDC, and +12VDC.
+12VIN L1 +5VIN 1H + GND C11 1000pF VCC R2 2.7K OCSET2 28 R1 23 OCSET1 8 PGOOD 1.0K POWERGOOD C1-7 7x1000F C8 1F C9 1000pF
For detailed information on the circuit, including a Bill-ofMaterials and circuit board description, see Application Note AN9836. Also see Intersil' web page (http://www.intersil.com) or Intersil AnswerFAX (407-7247800), document number 99836 for the latest information.
C10 1F
VOUT2 (3.3V/1.5V)
Q3 HUF76107D3S L2
UGATE2 PHASE2
1 2
27 UGATE1 26 PHASE1
Q1,2 HUF76143S3S
L3 4.2H
VOUT1 (1.3V-3.5V)
6.2H + C12-14 3x1000F CR1 MBRD835L
25 VSEN2 SELECT VAUX 10
LGATE1
C15-22 + 8x1000F R3 10.2K
24 PGND VSEN1 FB1 C24 10pF R4 1.62K
TYPEDET +3.3VIN Q4 HUF76107D3S
11 16
22
U1
21
HIP6020
DRIVE3 VSEN3 VOUT3 (1.5V) + C26,27 2x1000F FAULT/RT Q5 HUF76107D3S 13 7 VID0 6 VID1 VID2 5 4 VID3 3 VID4 18 19 C25 2.7nF R5 150K 20 COMP1
C23 0.22F
R6 499K
VOUT4 (1.8V)
DRIVE4 VSEN4
15 14 9 17 GND
+
C28,29 2x1000F
SD
12 SS C30 0.1F
FIGURE 11. POWER SUPPLY APPLICATION CIRCUIT FOR A MICROPROCESSOR COMPUTER SYSTEM
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