ISL6564A Datasheet, PDF (25/28 Pages) Intersil Corporation – Multiphase PWM Controller with Linear 6-Bit DAC Capable of Precision rDS(ON) or DCR Differential Current Sensing

ISL6564A
Input Supply Voltage Selection
The VCC input of the ISL6564A can be connected either
directly to a +5V supply or through a current limiting resistor
to a +12V supply. An integrated 5.8V shunt regulator
maintains the voltage on the VCC pin when a +12V supply is
used. A 300Ω resistor is suggested for limiting the current
into the VCC pin to a worst-case maximum of approximately
25mA.
Switching Frequency
There are a number of variables to consider when choosing
the switching frequency, as there are considerable effects on
the upper-MOSFET loss calculation. These effects are
outlined in MOSFETs, and they establish the upper limit for
the switching frequency. The lower limit is established by the
requirement for fast transient response and small output-
voltage ripple as outlined in Output Filter Design. Choose the
lowest switching frequency that allows the regulator to meet
the transient-response requirements.
Switching frequency is determined by the selection of the
frequency-setting resistor, R_T (see the figures labeled
Typical Application on pages 4, 5, 6 and 7). Figure 20 and
Equation 30 are provided to assist in selecting the correct
value for R_T.
1000
0.3
0.2
0.1
I_L,PP = 0
I_L,PP = 0.5 I_O
I_L,PP = 0.75 I_O
0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
DUTY CYCLE (V_O/V_IN)
FIGURE 21. NORMALIZED INPUT-CAPACITOR RMS CURRENT
vs DUTY CYCLE FOR 2-PHASE CONVERTER
0.3
I_L,PP = 0
I_L,PP = 0.25 I_O
I_L,PP = 0.5 I_O
I_L,PP = 0.75 I_O
0.2
0.1
100
10
10
100
1000
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
10000
FIGURE 20. R_T vs SWITCHING FREQUENCY
R_T = 10^{[10.886 – 1.0792log (fS)]}
(EQ. 30)
Input Capacitor Selection
The input capacitors are responsible for sourcing the ac
component of the input current flowing into the upper
MOSFETs. Their RMS current capacity must be sufficient to
handle the ac component of the current drawn by the upper
MOSFETs which is related to duty cycle and the number of
active phases.
25
0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
DUTY CYCLE (V_O/V_IN)
FIGURE 22. NORMALIZED INPUT-CAPACITOR RMS CURRENT
vs DUTY CYCLE FOR 3-PHASE CONVERTER
For a two phase design, use Figure 21 to determine the
input-capacitor RMS current requirement given the duty
cycle, maximum sustained output current (I_O), and the ratio
of the per-phase peak-to-peak inductor current (I_L,PP) to I_O.
Select a bulk capacitor with a ripple current rating which will
minimize the total number of input capacitors required to
support the RMS current calculated. The voltage rating of
the capacitors should also be at least 1.25 times greater
than the maximum input voltage.
Figures 22 and 23 provide the same input RMS current
information for three and four phase designs respectively.
Use the same approach to selecting the bulk capacitor type
and number as described above.
Low capacitance, high-frequency ceramic capacitors are
needed in addition to the bulk capacitors to suppress leading
and falling edge voltage spikes. The result from the high
current slew rates produced by the upper MOSFETs turn on
FN6285.1
March 20, 2007