LTC3731_15 Datasheet, PDF (23/34 Pages) Linear Technology – 3-Phase, 600kHz, Synchronous Buck Switching Regulator Controller

LTC3731
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
V_BAT
12V
V_CC
5V
+
LTC3731
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Figure 10. Automotive Application Protection
the SW pins, most applications will be limited to 30V by
the MOSFET BV_DSS.
Design Example
As a design example, assume V_CC = 5V, V_IN = 12V(nominal),
V_IN = 20V(max), V_OUT = 1.3V, I_MAX = 45A and f = 400kHz. The
inductance value is chosen first based upon a 30% ripple
current assumption. The highest value of ripple current in
each output stage occurs at the maximum input voltage.
L
=
V_OUT
f(∆I)


1−
V_OUT
V_IN


=
1.3V
(400kHz)(30%)(15A)


1−
1.3V
20V


≥ 0.68µH
Using L = 0.6µH, a commonly available value results in
34% ripple current. The worst-case output ripple for the
three stages operating in parallel will be less than 11% of
the peak output current.
R_SENSE1, R_SENSE2 and R_SENSE3 can be calculated by using
a conservative maximum sense current threshold of 65mV
and taking into account half of the ripple current:
R_SENSE
=
65mV
15A


1+
34% 
2 
= 0.0037Ω
Use a commonly available 0.003Ω sense resistor.
Next verify the minimum on-time is not violated. The
minimum on-time occurs at maximum V_CC:
t_ON(MIN)
=
V_OUT
V_{IN(MAX )}
(f)
=
1.3V
20V ( 400kHz )
=
162ns
The output voltage will be set by the resistive divider from
the DIFFOUT pin to SGND, R1 and R2 in the Functional
Diagram. Set R1 = 13.3k and R2 = 11.3k.
The power dissipation on the topside MOSFET can be
estimated. Using a Fairchild FDS6688 for example, R_DS(ON)
= 7mΩ, C_MILLER = 15nC/15V = 1000pF. At maximum input
voltage with T(estimated) = 50°C:
P_MAIN
≈
1.8V
20V
(15)²
1+
(0.005)(50°C
−
25°C)
0.007Ω
+
(20)²


45A
(2)(3)


(2Ω)(1000pF
)


5V
1
– 1.8V
+
1
1.8V


(400kHz)
=
2.2W
The worst-case power dissipation by the synchronous
MOSFET under normal operating conditions at elevated
ambient temperature and estimated 50°C junction tem-
perature rise is:
P_SYNC
=
20V − 1.3V
20V
(15A)²
(1.25)(0.007Ω)
=
1.84W
A short-circuit to ground will result in a folded back cur-
rent of:
I_SC
≈
25mV
(2+ 3)mΩ
+
1
2


150ns(20V
0.6µH
)


=
7.5A
with a typical value of R_DS(ON) and d = (0.005/°C)(50°C)
= 0.25. The resulting power dissipated in the bottom
MOSFET is:
P_SYNC = (7.5A)²(1.25)(0.007Ω) ≈ 0.5W
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