The ADP3154 is a highly efficient synchronous buck switching
regulator controller optimized for converting the 5 V main supply into the core supply voltage required by the Pentium III and
other high performance processors. The ADP3154 uses an
internal 5-bit DAC to read a voltage identification (VID) code
directly from the processor, which is used to set the output
voltage between 1.3 V and 3.5 V. The ADP3154 uses a current
mode, constant off-time architecture to drive two external Nchannel MOSFETs at a programmable switching frequency that
supplemental regulation technique called active voltage position-
can be optimized for size and efficiency. It also uses a unique
ing to enhance load transient performance.
Active voltage positioning results in a dc/dc converter that meets
the stringent output voltage specifications for Pentium II and
Pentium III processors, with the minimum number of output
capacitors and smallest footprint. Unlike voltage-mode and
standard current-mode architectures, active voltage positioning
adjusts the output voltage as a function of the load current so
that it is always optimally positioned for a system transient.
The ADP3154 provides accurate and reliable short circuit protection and adjustable current limiting. It also includes an
integrated overvoltage crowbar function to protect the microprocessor from destruction in case the core supply exceeds the
nominal programmed voltage by more than 15%.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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FEATURES
Active Voltage Positioning with Gain and Offset
Adjustment
Optimal Compensation for Superior Load Transient
Response
VRM 8.2, VRM 8.3 and VRM 8.4 Compliant
5-Bit Digitally Programmable 1.3 V to 3.5 V Output
Dual N-Channel Synchronous Driver
Onboard Linear Regulator Controller
Total Output Accuracy ⴞ1% Over Temperature
High Efficiency, Current-Mode Operation
Short Circuit Protection
Overvoltage Protection Crowbar Protects
Microprocessors with No Additional External
Components
Power Good Output
TSSOP-20 Package
APPLICATIONS
Desktop PC Power Supplies for:
Pentium II and Pentium III Processor Families
AMD-K6 Processors
VRM Modules
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
The ADP3154 contains a linear regulator controller that is
designed to drive an external N-channel MOSFET. This linear
regulator is used to generate the auxiliary voltages (AGP, GTL,
etc.) required in most motherboard designs, and has been designed to provide a high bandwidth load-transient response. A
pair of external feedback resistors sets the linear regulator output voltage.
All limits at temperature extremes are guaranteed via correlation using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods.
2
Dynamic supply current is higher due to the gate charge being delivered to the external MOSFETs.
3
The trip point is for the output voltage coming into regulation.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
L
H
IC
Part Active0.6V
Part in Shutdown2.0V
10µA
REV. A–2–
ADP3154
WARNING!
ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Pin No.MnemonicFunction
1–4, 20VID1–VID4,Voltage Identification DAC Inputs. These pins are pulled up to an internal reference, providing a
VID0logic one if left open. The DAC output programs the SENSE–regulation voltage from 1.3 V to 3.5 V.
Leaving all five DAC inputs open results in placing the ADP3154 into shutdown.
5AGNDAnalog Ground. All internal signals of the ADP3154 are referenced to this ground.
6SDShutdown. A logic high will place the ADP3154 in shutdown and disable both outputs. This pin is
internally pulled down.
7FBThis pin is the feedback connection for the linear controller. Connect to the resistor divider network to
set its output voltage.
8, 18NCNo Connect.
9VLDOGate Drive for the Linear Regulator N-channel MOSFET.
10SENSE–Connects to the internal resistor divider that senses the output voltage. This pin is also the reference
input for the current comparator.
11SENSE+The (+) input for the current comparator. The output current is sensed as a voltage at this pin with
respect to SENSE–.
12C
T
13CMPError Amplifier output and compensation point. The voltage at this output programs the output cur-
14PWRGDPower Good. An open drain signal indicates that the output voltage is within a ±5% regulation band.
15V
CC
16DRIVE2Gate Drive for the (bottom) synchronous rectifier N-channel MOSFET. The voltage at DRIVE2
17DRIVE1Gate Drive for the buck switch N-channel MOSFET. The voltage at DRIVE1 swings from ground to
19PGNDPower Ground. The drivers turn off the buck and synchronous MOSFETs by discharging their gate
External capacitor CT connection to ground sets the off time of the device.
rent control level between the SENSE pins.
Supply Voltage to ADP3154.
swings from ground to V
V
.
CC
CC
.
capacitances to this pin. PGND should have a low impedance path to the source of the synchronous
MOSFET.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*
PIN CONFIGURATION
Input Supply Voltage (VCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.3 V to +16 V
Shutdown Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.3 V to +16 V
Operating Ambient Temperature Range . . . . . 0°C to +70°C
Junction Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to +150°C
Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . –65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) . . . . . . . . . . . +300°C
*This is a stress rating only; operation beyond these limits can cause the device to
be permanently damaged.
ORDERING GUIDE
TemperaturePackagePackage
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
AGND
SD
FB
NC
VLDO
SENSE–
1
2
3
4
5
ADP3154
TOP VIEW
6
(Not to Scale)
7
8
9
10
NC = NO CONNECT
ModelRangeDescriptionOption
ADP3154JRU0°C to +70°CThin Shrink Small RU-20
Outline (TSSOP)
CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily
accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection.
Although the ADP3154 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may
occur on devices subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD
precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.