MIC24051
12V, 6A High-Efficiency Buck Regulator
SuperSwitcher II
General Description
The Micrel MIC24051 is a constant-frequency, synchronous
buck regulator featuring a unique adaptive on-time control
architecture. The MIC24051 operates over an input supply
range of 4.5V to 19V and provides a regulated output of up to
6A of output current. The output voltage is adjustable down to
0.8V with a guaranteed accuracy of ±1%, and the device
operates at a switching frequency of 600kHz.
Micrel’s Hyper Speed Control architecture allows for ultra-
fast transient response while reducing the output capacitance
and also makes (High V
IN
)/(Low V
OUT
) operation possible.
This adaptive t
ON
ripple control architecture combines the
advantages of fixed-frequency operation and fast transient
response in a single device.
The MIC24051 offers a full suite of protection features to
ensure protection of the IC during fault conditions. These
include undervoltage lockout to ensure proper operation
under power-sag conditions, internal soft-start to reduce
inrush current, foldback current limit, “hiccup mode” short-
circuit protection and thermal shutdown. An open-drain
Power Good (PG) pin is provided.
®
The 6A HyperLight Load part, MIC24052, is also available
on Micrel’s web site.
All support documentation can be found on Micrel’s web
site at:
www.micrel.com.
Features
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Hyper Speed Control architecture enables
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High delta V operation (V
IN
= 19V and V
OUT
= 0.8V)
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Small output capacitance
4.5V to 19V voltage input
6A output current capability, up to 95% efficiency
Adjustable output from 0.8V to 5.5V
±1% feedback accuracy
Any Capacitor stable
-
zero-to-high ESR
600kHz switching frequency
No external compensation
Power Good (PG) output
Foldback current-limit and “hiccup mode” short-circuit
protection
Supports safe start-up into a pre-biased load
–40°C to +125°C junction temperature range
Available in 28-pin 5mm
×
6mm QFN package
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Applications
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Servers and work stations
Routers, switches, and telecom equipment
Base stations
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Typical Application
Efficiency (VIN = 12V)
vs. Output Current
100
95
90
5.0V
3.3V
2.5V
1.8V
1.5V
1.2V
1.0V
0.9V
0.8V
EFFICIENCY (%)
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
HyperLight Load is a registered trademark of Micrel, Inc.
Hyper Speed Control, SuperSwitcher II, and Any Capacitor are trademarks of Micrel, Inc.
Micrel Inc. • 2180 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel +1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 •
http://www.micrel.com
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MIC24051
Ordering Information
Part Number
MIC24051YJL
Switching
Frequency
600kHz
Voltage
Adjustable
Package
28-Pin 5mm
×
6mm QFN
Junction Temperature
Range
−40°C
to
+125°C
Lead
Finish
Pb-Free
Pin Configuration
28-Pin 5mm
×
6mm QFN (JL)
(Top View)
Pin Description
Pin Number
1
Pin Name
PVDD
Pin Function
5V Internal Linear Regulator output. PVDD supply is the power MOSFET gate drive supply voltage
and created by internal LDO from VIN. When VIN
<
+5.5V, PVDD should be tied to PVIN pins. A
2.2µF ceramic capacitor from the PVDD pin to PGND (Pin 2) must be place next to the IC.
Power Ground. PGND is the ground path for the MIC24051 buck converter power stage. The PGND
pins connect to the low-side N-Channel internal MOSFET gate drive supply ground, the sources of
the MOSFETs, the negative terminals of input capacitors, and the negative terminals of output
capacitors. The loop for the power ground should be as small as possible and separate from the
Signal ground (SGND) loop.
No Connect.
Switch Node output. Internal connection for the high-side MOSFET source and low-side MOSFET
drain. Due to the high-speed switching on this pin, the SW pin should be routed away from sensitive
nodes.
High-Side N-internal MOSFET Drain Connection input. The PVIN operating voltage range is from
4.5V to 19V. Input capacitors between the PVIN pins and the Power Ground (PGND) are required and
keep the connection short.
Boost output. Bootstrapped voltage to the high-side N-channel MOSFET driver. A Schottky diode is
connected between the PVDD pin and the BST pin. A boost capacitor of 0.1μF is connected between
the BST pin and the SW pin. Adding a small resistor at the BST pin can slow down the turn-on time of
high-side N-Channel MOSFETs.
2, 5, 6, 7, 8,
21
3
4, 9, 10,
11, 12
13,14,15,
16,17,18,19
PGND
NC
SW
PVIN
20
BST
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Pin Description (Continued)
Pin Number
22
Pin Name
CS
Pin Function
Current Sense input. The CS pin senses current by monitoring the voltage across the low-side
MOSFET during the OFF-time. The current sensing is necessary for short circuit protection. In order
to sense the current accurately, connect the low-side MOSFET drain to SW using a Kelvin
connection. The CS pin is also the high-side MOSFET’s output driver return.
Signal Ground. SGND must be connected directly to the ground planes. Do not route the SGND pin to
the PGND Pad on the top layer (see
PCB Layout Guidelines
for details).
Feedback input. Input to the transconductance amplifier of the control loop. The FB pin is regulated to
0.8V. A resistor divider connecting the feedback to the output is used to adjust the desired output
voltage.
Power Good output. Open drain output. The PG pin is externally tied with a resistor to VDD. A high
output is asserted when V
OUT
>
92% of nominal.
Enable input. A logic level control of the output. The EN pin is CMOS-compatible. Logic high = enable,
logic low = shutdown. In the off state, supply current of the device is greatly reduced (typically 5µA).
The EN pin should not be left floating.
Power Supply Voltage input. Requires bypass capacitor to SGND.
5V Internal Linear Regulator output. VDD supply is the power MOSFET gate drive supply voltage and
the supply bus for the IC. VDD is created by internal LDO from VIN. When VIN
<
+5.5V, VDD should
be tied to PVIN pins. A 1µF ceramic capacitor from the VDD pin to SGND pins must be place next to
the IC.
23
24
25
26
27
28
SGND
FB
PG
EN
VIN
VDD
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(1)
PVIN to PGND...............................................
−0.3V
to +29V
VIN to PGND .................................................
−0.3V
to PVIN
PVDD, VDD to PGND .....................................
−0.3V
to +6V
V
SW
, V
CS
to PGND .............................
−0.3V
to (PVIN +0.3V)
V
BST
to V
SW
........................................................
−0.3V
to 6V
V
BST
to PGND ..................................................
−0.3V
to 35V
V
FB
, V
PG
to PGND .............................
−0.3V
to (VDD + 0.3V)
V
EN
to PGND .......................................
−0.3V
to (VIN +0.3V)
PGND to SGND............................................
−0.3V
to +0.3V
Junction Temperature .............................................. +150°C
Storage Temperature (T
S
) .........................
−65°C
to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ............................ 260°C
(2)
ESD Sensitive
ESD Rating ………………………………
Operating Ratings
(3)
Supply Voltage (PVIN, VIN) ........................... 4.5V to 19V
PVDD, VDD Supply Voltage (PVDD, VDD) .. 4.5V to 5.5V
Enable Input (V
EN
) .............................................. 0V to VIN
Junction Temperature (T
J
) .....................
−40°C
to +125°C
Maximum Power Dissipation ..................................Note 4
(4)
Package Thermal Resistance
5mm x 6mm QFN-28 (θ
JA
) ............................. 28°C/W
5mm x 6mm QFN-28 (θ
JC
) ........................... 2.5°C/W
Electrical Characteristics
(5)
PVIN = VIN = V
EN
= 12V, V
BST
– V
SW
= 5V; T
A
= 25°C, unless noted.
Bold
values indicate
−40°C ≤
T
J
≤
+125°C.
Parameter
Power Supply Input
Input Voltage Range (VIN, PVIN)
Quiescent Supply Current
Shutdown Supply Current
VDD Supply Voltage
VDD Output Voltage
VDD UVLO Threshold
VDD UVLO Hysteresis
Dropout Voltage (VIN – VDD)
DC/DC Controller
Output-Voltage Adjust Range (V
OUT
)
Reference
Feedback Reference Voltage
Load Regulation
Line Regulation
FB Bias Current
Notes:
1. Exceeding the absolute maximum rating may damage the device.
2. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions recommended. Human body model, 1.5kΩ in series with 100pF.
3. The device is not guaranteed to function outside operating range.
4. PD
(MAX)
= (T
J(MAX)
– T
A
)/
θ
JA
, where
θ
JA
depends upon the printed circuit layout. A 5 square inch 4 layer, 0.62”, FR-4 PCB with 2oz finish copper weight
per layer is used for the
θ
JA
.
5. Specification for packaged product only.
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
4.5
V
FB
= 1.5V (non-switching)
V
EN
= 0V
VIN = 7V to 19V, I
DD
= 40mA
VDD Rising
I
DD
= 25mA
0.8
0°C
≤
T
J
≤
85°C (±1.0%)
−40°C ≤
T
J
≤ 125°C (±1.5%)
I
OUT
= 0A to 6A (Continuous Mode)
VIN = 4.5V to 19V
V
FB
= 0.8V
0.792
0.788
0.8
0.8
0.25
0.25
50
4.8
3.7
730
5
5
4.2
400
380
19
1500
10
5.4
4.5
600
5.5
0.808
0.812
V
µA
µA
V
V
mV
mV
V
V
%
%
500
nA
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Electrical Characteristics
(5)
(Continued)
PVIN = VIN = V
EN
= 12V, V
BST
– V
SW
= 5V; T
A
= 25°C, unless noted.
Bold
values indicate
−40°C ≤
T
J
≤
+125°C.
Parameter
Enable Control
EN Logic Level High
EN Logic Level Low
EN Bias Current
Oscillator
Switching Frequency
Minimum Duty Cycle
Minimum Off-Time
Soft-Start
Soft-Start Time
Short-Circuit Protection
Peak Inductor Current-Limit
Threshold
Short-Circuit Current
Internal FETs
Top-MOSFET R
DS (ON)
Bottom-MOSFET R
DS (ON)
SW Leakage Current
V
IN
Leakage Current
Power Good (PG)
PG Threshold Voltage
PG Hysteresis
PG Delay Time
PG Low Voltage
Thermal Protection
Over-Temperature Shutdown
Over-Temperature Shutdown
Hysteresis
Notes:
6. Measured in test mode.
7. The maximum duty-cycle is limited by the fixed mandatory off-time t
OFF
of typically 300ns.
(6)
(7)
Condition
Min.
1.8
Typ.
Max.
Units
V
0.6
V
EN
= 12V
V
OUT
= 2.5V
V
FB
= 0V
V
FB
= 1.0V
450
6
600
82
0
300
3
30
750
V
µA
kHz
%
%
ns
ms
Maximum Duty Cycle
V
FB
= 0.8V, T
J
= 25°C
V
FB
= 0.8V, T
J
= 125°C
V
FB
= 0V
I
SW
= 1A
I
SW
= 1A
V
EN
= 0V
V
EN
= 0V
Sweep V
FB
from Low to High
Sweep V
FB
from High to Low
Sweep V
FB
from Low to High
Sweep V
FB
<
0.9
×
V
NOM
, I
PG
= 1mA
T
J
Rising
7.5
6.6
11
11
8
42
12.5
17
17
A
A
mΩ
mΩ
60
25
85
92
5.5
100
70
160
15
200
95
µA
µA
%V
OUT
%V
OUT
µs
mV
°C
°C
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