The SiC632 and SiC632A are integrated power stage
solutions optimized for synchronous buck applications to
offer high current, high efficiency, and high power density
performance. Packaged in Vishay’s proprietary
MLP package, SiC632 and SiC632A enables voltage
regulator designs to deliver up to 50 A continuous current
per phase.
The internal power MOSFETs utilizes Vishay’s
®
state-of-the-art Gen IV TrenchFET
technology that delivers
industry benchmark performance to significantly reduce
switching and conduction losses.
The SiC632 and SiC632A incorporate an advanced
MOSFET gate driver IC that features high current driving
capability, adaptive dead-time control, an integrated
bootstrap Schottky diode, a thermal warning (THWn) that
alerts the system of excessive junction temperature, and
zero current detection to improve light load efficiency. The
drivers are also compatible with a wide range of PWM
controllers and supports tri-state PWM, 3.3 V (SiC632A), 5 V
(SiC632) PWM logic.
5 mm x 5 mm
FEATURES
• Thermally enhanced PowerPAK® MLP55-31L
package
• Vishay’s Gen IV MOSFET technology and a low
side MOSFET with integrated Schottky diode
• Delivers up to 50 A continuous current
• High efficiency performance
• High frequency operation up to 1.5 MHz
• Power MOSFETs optimized for 19 V input stage
• 3.3 V (SiC632A), 5 V (SiC632) PWM logic with tri-state and
hold-off
• Zero current detect control for light load efficiency
improvement
• Low PWM propagation delay (< 20 ns)
• Faster disable
• Thermal monitor flag
• Under voltage lockout for V
CIN
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
APPLICATIONS
• Multi-phase VRDs for computing, graphics card and
memory
• Intel IMVP-8 VRPower delivery
- V
- V
• Up to 24 V rail input DC/DC VR modules
CORE
, V
GRAPHICS
, V
platforms
for Apollo Lake platforms
CCGI
SYSTEM AGENT
Skylake, Kabylake
TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM
5VV
V
DRV
V
CIN
ZCD_EN#
PWM
controller
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DSBL#
PWM
THWn
Fig. 1 - SiC632 and SiC632A Typical Application Diagram
All lo gic i npu ts an d o utpu ts
(PWM, DSBL#, and THWn)
Max. operating junction temperatureT
Storage temperatureT
Electrostatic discharge protection
Notes
• Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the
specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability
(1)
The specification values indicated “AC” is V
(2)
The specification value indicates “AC voltage” is V
(3)
The specification value indicates “AC voltage” is V
(1)
(2)
(3)
Human body model, JESD22-A114 3000
Charged device model, JESD22-C101 1000
to P
SWH
GND
BOOT
BOOT
V
V
BOOT
V
BOOT-PHASE
-8 V (< 20 ns, 10 μJ), min. and 33 V (< 50 ns), max.
to P
, 40 V (< 50 ns) max.
GND
to V
PHASE
Y=Year Code
WW =Week Code
LL=Lot Code
IN
CIN
DRV
SWH
J
A
stg
, 8 V (< 20 ns) max.
-0.3 to +28
-0.3 to +7
-0.3 to +7
-0.3 to +28
-7 to +33
-0.3 to +7
-0.3 to +8
-0.3 to V
-40 to +125
-65 to +150
35
40
150
CIN
V
+ 0.3
°CAmbient temperature T
V
RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE
ELECTRICAL PARAMETER MINIMUMTYPICALMAXIMUMUNIT
Input voltage (V
Drive supply voltage (V
Control logic supply voltage (V
BOOT to PHASE (V
Thermal resistance from junction to ambient -10.6-
Thermal resistance from junction to case-1.6-
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(DSBL# = ZCD_EN# = 5 V, V
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITION
DSBL# ZCD_EN# INPUT
DSBL# logic input voltage
ZCD_EN# logic input voltage
PROTECTION
Under voltage lockoutV
Under voltage lockout hysteresisV
THWn flag set
THWn flag hysteresis
THWn output lowV
Notes
(1)
Typical limits are established by characterization and are not production tested
(2)
Guaranteed by design
(2)
(2)
(2)
= 12 V, V
IN
V
IH_DSBL#
V
IL_DSBL#
V
IH_ZCD_EN#
V
IL_ZCD_EN#
UVLO_HYST
T
THWn_SET
T
THWn_CLEAR
T
THWn_HYST
OL_THWn
UVLO
DRV
and V
= 5 V, TA = 25 °C)
CIN
MIN.TYP.MAX.
Input logic high2--
Input logic low--0.8
Input logic high2--
Input logic low--0.8
V
rising, on threshold-3.74.1
CIN
V
falling, off threshold2.73.1-
CIN
I
= 2 mA-0.02-V
THWn
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LIMITS
-575-mV
-160-
-135-
-25-
UNIT
V
V
°CTHWn flag clear
DETAILED OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION
PWM Input with Tri-State Function
The PWM input receives the PWM control signal from the VR
controller IC. The PWM input is designed to be compatible
with standard controllers using two state logic (H and L) and
advanced controllers that incorporate tri-state logic (H, L
and tri-state) on the PWM output. For two state logic, the
PWM input operates as follows. When PWM is driven above
V
PWM_TH_R
turned on. When PWM input is driven below V
high side is turned off and the low side is turned on. For
tri-state logic, the PWM input operates as previously stated
for driving the MOSFETs when PWM is logic high and logic
low. However, there is a third state that is entered as the
PWM output of tri-state compatible controller enters its high
impedance state during shutdown. The high impedance
state of the controller’s PWM output allows the SiC632 and
SiC632A to pull the PWM input into the tri-state region (see
definition of PWM logic and tri-state, Fig. 4). If the PWM
input stays in this region for the tri-state hold-off period,
tTSHO, both high side and low side MOSFETs are turned
off. The function allows the VR phase to be disabled without
negative output voltage swing caused by inductor ringing
and saves a Schottky diode clamp. The PWM and tri-state
regions are separated by hysteresis to prevent false
triggering. The SiC632A incorporates PWM voltage
thresholds that are compatible with 3.3 V logic and the
SiC632 thresholds are compatible with 5 V logic.
Disable (DSBL#)
In the low state, the DSBL# pin shuts down the driver IC and
disables both high side and low side MOSFETs. In this state,
standby current is minimized. If DSBL# is left unconnected,
an internal pull-down resistor will pull the pin to C
shut down the IC.
the low side is turned off and the high side is
GND
the
and
PWM_TH_F
Diode Emulation Mode (ZCD_EN#)
When ZCD_EN# pin is driven below V
IL_ZCD_EN#
. diode
emulation mode is enabled. If the PWM signal switches
below V
TH_PWM_F
then the LS MOSFET is under control of
the ZCD (zero crossing detect) comparator. If, after the
internal blanking delay, the inductor current becomes less
than or = 0 the low side is turned off. Light load efficiency is
improved by avoiding discharge of output capacitors. If both
high side and low side MOSFETs are required to be turned
off, regardless of inductor current, the PWM input should be
tri-stated.
Thermal Shutdown Warning (THWn)
The THWn pin is an open drain signal that flags the presence
of excessive junction temperature. Connect with a
maximum of 20 k, to V
. An internal temperature sensor
CIN
detects the junction temperature. The temperature
threshold is 160 °C. When this junction temperature is
exceeded the THWn flag is set. When the junction
temperature drops below 135 °C the device will clear the
THWn signal. The SiC632 and SiC632A do not stop
operation when the flag is set. The decision to shutdown
must be made by an external thermal control function.
Voltage Input (V
)
IN
This is the power input to the drain of the high side power
MOSFET. This pin is connected to the high power
intermediate BUS rail.
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DISB#
20K
V
SWH
V
SWH
GL
+
-
GL
+
-
ZCD_EN#
Thermal monitor
& warning
UVLO
V
CIN
PWM logic
control &
state
machine
Anti-cross
conduction
control
logic
BOOT
THWn
V
IN
PWM
C
GND
V
CIN
V
ref
= 1 V
V
ref
= 1 V
P
GND
PHASE
V
DRV
V
DRV
P
GND
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Switch Node (V
The switch node, V
and PHASE)
SWH
, is the circuit power stage output.
SWH
This is the output applied to the power inductor and output
filter to deliver the output for the buck converter. The PHASE
pin is internally connected to the switch node V
SWH
. This pin
is to be used exclusively as the return pin for the BOOT
capacitor. A 20 k resistor is connected between GH
(the high side gate) and PHASE to provide a discharge path
for the HS MOSFET in the event that V
goes to zero while
CIN
VIN is still applied.
Ground Connections (C
P
(power ground) should be externally connected
GND
to C
(signal ground). The layout of the printed circuit
GND
board should be such that the inductance separating C
and P
is minimized. Transient differences due to
GND
GND
and P
GND
)
GND
inductance effects between these two pins should not
exceed 0.5 V
, V
Control and Drive Supply Voltage Input (V
V
is the bias supply for the gate drive control IC. V
CIN
DRV
CIN
)
DRV
is
the bias supply for the gate drivers. It is recommended to
separate these pins through a resistor. This creates a low
pass filtering effect to avoid coupling of high frequency gate
drive noise into the IC.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Bootstrap Circuit (BOOT)
The internal bootstrap diode and an external bootstrap
capacitor form a charge pump that supplies voltage to the
BOOT pin. An integrated bootstrap diode is incorporated so
that only an external capacitor is necessary to complete the
bootstrap circuit. Connect a boot strap capacitor with one
leg tied to BOOT pin and the other tied to PHASE pin.
Shoot-Through Protection and Adaptive Dead Time
The SiC632 and SiC632A have an internal adaptive logic to
avoid shoot through and optimize dead time. The shoot
through protection ensures that both high side and low side
MOSFETs are not turned on at the same time. The adaptive
dead time control operates as follows. The high side and low
side gate voltages are monitored to prevent the MOSFET
turning on from tuning on until the other MOSFET's gate
voltage is sufficiently low (< 1 V). Built in delays also ensure
that one power MOSFET is completely off, before the other
can be turned ON. This feature helps to adjust dead time as
gate transitions change with respect to output current and
temperature.
Under Voltage Lockout (UVLO)
During the start up cycle, the UVLO disables the gate
drive holding high side and low side MOSFET gates low
until the supply voltage rail has reached a point at which
the logic circuitry can be safely activated. The SiC632,
SiC632A also incorporates logic to clamp the gate drive
signals to zero when the UVLO falling edge triggers the
shutdown of the device. As an added precaution, a 20 k
resistor is connected between GH (the high side gate) and
PHASE to provide a discharge path for the HS MOSFET.
Fig. 3 - SiC632 and SiC632A Functional Block Diagram
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Test condition: VIN = 13 V, DSBL# = V
natural convection cooling (All power loss and normalized power loss curves show SiC632 and SiC632A losses only unless otherwise stated)
DRV
= V
= 5 V, ZCD_EN# = 5 V, V
CIN
OUT
= 1 V, L
= 250 nH (DCR = 0.32 m), TA = 25 °C,
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Fig. 6 - Efficiency vs. Output Current (V
= 12.6 V)
IN
Fig. 7 - Power Loss vs. Switching Frequency (V
= 12.6 V)
IN
Fig. 9 - Safe Operating Area
Fig. 10 - Power Loss vs. Output Current (V
= 12.6 V)
IN
Fig. 8 - Efficiency vs. Output Current (V
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Test condition: VIN = 13 V, DSBL# = V
natural convection cooling (All power loss and normalized power loss curves show SiC632 and SiC632A losses only unless otherwise stated)
Test condition: VIN = 13 V, DSBL# = V
natural convection cooling (All power loss and normalized power loss curves show SiC632 and SiC632A losses only unless otherwise stated)
DRV
= V
= 5 V, ZCD_EN# = 5 V, V
CIN
OUT
= 1 V, L
= 250 nH (DCR = 0.32 m), TA = 25 °C,
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Fig. 18 - DSBL# Threshold vs. Temperature
Fig. 19 - DSBL# vs. Driver Input Voltage
Fig. 20 - DSBL# Pull-Down Current vs. Temperature
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Fig. 21 - ZCD_EN# Threshold vs. Driver Supply Voltage
1. Route the PWM / ZCD_EN# / DSBL# / THWn signal
traces out of the top left corner next DrMOS pin 1
2. PWM signal is very important signal, both signal and
return traces need to pay special attention of not letting
this trace cross any power nodes on any layer
3. It is best to “shield” traces form power switching nodes,
e.g. V
4. GL (pin 27) has been connected with GL pad internally
and does not need to connect externally
Step 6: Adding Thermal Relief Vias
, to improve signal integrity
SWH
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1. Thermal relief vias can be added on the V
pads to utilize inner layers for high current and thermal
dissipation
2. To achieve better thermal performance, additional vias
can be put on VIN plane and P
3. V
pad is a noise source and not recommended to put
SWH
GND
plane
vias on this plane
4. 8 mil drill for pads and 10 mils drill for plane can be the
optional via size. Vias on pad may drain solder during
assembly and cause assembly issue. Please consult
with the assembly house for guideline
Step 7: Ground Connection
1. It is recommended to make single connection between
C
GND
and P
and this connection can be done on top
GND
layer
2. It is recommended to make the whole inner 1 layer (next
to top layer) ground plane and separate them into C
and P
GND
plane
3. These ground planes provide shielding between noise
source on top layer and signal trace on bottom layer
and P
IN
GND
GND
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OUT
P
GND
V
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Multi-Phases VRPower PCB Layout
Following is an example for 6 phase layout. As can be seen, all the VRPower stages are lined in X-direction compactly with
decoupling caps next to them. The inductors are placed as close as possible to the SiC632 and SiC632A to minimize the PCB
copper loss. Vias are applied on all PADs (VIN, P
performance are excellent. Large copper planes are used for all the high current loops, such as VIN, V
copper planes are duplicated in other layers to minimize the inductance and resistance. All the control signals are routed from
the SiC632 and SiC632A to a controller placed to the north of the power stage through inner layers to avoid the overlap of high
current loops. This achieves a compact design with the output from the inductors feeding a load located to the south of the
design as shown in the figure.
GND
, C
) of the SiC632 and SiC632A to ensure that both electrical and thermal
GND
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, V
OUT
and P
GND
SWH
. These
V
P
IN
GND
Fig. 24 - Multi - Phase VRPower Layout Top View
V
OUT
Fig. 25 - Multi - Phase VRPower Layout Bottom View
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