AP3513E
Document number: DS36692 Rev. 2 - 2
January 2014
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Description
The AP3513E is a 500kHz fixed frequency, current mode, PWM
synchronous buck (step-down) DC-DC converter, capable of driving a
3A load with high efficiency, excellent line and load regulation. The
AP3513E exhibits high efficiency at light load. The device integrates
N-channel power MOSFET switch with low on-resistance. Current
mode control provides fast transient response and cycle-by-cycle
current limit.
The AP3513E employs complete protection to ensure system
security, including output Over Voltage Protection, input Under
Voltage Lock Out, programmable Soft-start, Over Temperature
Protection and hiccup mode Short Circuit Protection.
This IC is available in SO-8EP package.
Features
Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 18V
Fixed 500kHz Frequency
High Efficiency at Light Load
Output Current: 3A
Current Mode Control
Built-in Over Current Protection
Built-in Thermal Shutdown Function
Built-in UVLO Function
Built-in Over Voltage Protection
Programmable Soft-start
Hiccup Mode SCP
Totally Lead-Free & Fully RoHS Compliant (Notes 1 & 2)
Halogen and Antimony Free. “Green” Device (Note 3)
Pin Assignments
(Top View)
(SO-8EP/ MP Package)
Applications
Monitor
TV
STB
Datacom
C
C
C
OUT
22μF*2
L
R
EN
100k
R2
R1
R
C
C
P
Optional
C
BS
10nF
C
SS
0.1μF
3
5
1
6
7
8
2
4
AP3513E
BS
IN
SW
GND
FB
COMP
EN
SS
Input Voltage=12V
Output Voltage=3.3V
C
IN
10μF*2
4.7μH
3.3nF
13k
10k
26.1k
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
BS
IN
SW
GND
SS
EN
COMP
FB
EP
18V, 3A SYNCHRONOUS DC-DC BUCK CONVERTER
Notes: 1. No purposely added lead. Fully EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) & 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) compliant.
2. See http://www.diodes.com/quality/lead_free.html for more information about Diodes Incorporated’s definitions of Halogen- and Antimony-free, "Green"
and Lead-free.
3. Halogen- and Antimony-free "Green” products are defined as those which contain <900ppm bromine, <900ppm chlorine (<1500ppm total Br + Cl) and
<1000ppm antimony compounds.
Typical Applications Circuit
AP3513E
Document number: DS36692 Rev. 2 - 2
January 2014
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Bootstrap pin. A bootstrap capacitor is connected between the BS pin and SW pin. The voltage
across the bootstrap capacitor drives the internal high-side NMOS switch.
Supply input pin. A capacitor should be connected between the IN pin and GND pin to keep the DC
input voltage constant.
Power switch output pin. This pin is connected to the inductor and bootstrap capacitor.
Feedback pin. This pin is connected to an external resistor divider to program the system output
voltage. When the FB pin voltage exceeds 1.1V, the over voltage protection is triggered. When the
FB pin voltage is below 0.3V, the oscillator frequency is lowered to realize short circuit protection.
Compensation pin. This pin is the output of the transconductance error amplifier and the input to the
current comparator. This pin is used to compensate the control loop. Connect a series RC network
from this pin to GND pin. In some cases, an additional capacitor from this pin to GND pin is
required.
Enable Input. EN is a digital input that turns the regulator on or off. Drive EN high to turn on the
regulator, drive it low to turn off. Pull up with 100kΩ resistor for automatic startup.
Soft-start control input pin. SS controls the soft start period. Connect a capacitor from SS to GND to
set the soft-start period. A 0.1µF capacitor sets the soft-start period to 15ms. To disable the softstart feature, leave SS unconnected.
Exposed pad. It should be connected to GND in PCB layout.
S
R
Q
Q
INTERNAL
REGULATOR
OSCILLATOR
2
7
5
4
3
1
VA
BS
SW
GND
EA
6
COMPFB
EN
IN
COMPARATOR
8
SS
CURRENT
SENSE
AMPLIFIER
CLK
SLOP
COMP
PWM
COMPARATOR
1.1V
+
SCP
VA
VB
VB
5µA
180K/500K
0.
925V
2.5V
M1
M2
0.3V
COMPARATOR
1.5V
SHUTDOWN
LOCK
Pin Descriptions
Functional Block Diagram
AP3513E
Document number: DS36692 Rev. 2 - 2
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Operating Junction Temperature
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10sec)
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Ambient)
Operating Ambient Temperature
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 4)
Note 4: Stresses greater than 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 under “Recommended Operating Condi tions” is not implied.
Exposure to “Absolute Maximum Ratings” for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Recommended Operating Conditions
AP3513E
Document number: DS36692 Rev. 2 - 2
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EN Shutdown Threshold Voltage
EN Shutdown Threshold Voltage Hysteresis (Note 5)
EN Lockout Threshold Voltage
VOLTAGE REFERENCE (FB PIN)
Feedback Over Voltage Threshold
High-side Switch On-resistance (Note 6)
Low-side Switch On-resistance (Note 6)
High-side Switch Leakage Current
V
IN
= 18V, V
EN
= 0V, V
SW
= 0V
High-side Switch Current Limit
Low-side Switch Current Limit
Short Circuit Oscillator Frequency
Electrical Characteristics (V
= V
= 12V, V
IN
EN
OUT
= 3.3V, T
= +25ºC, unless otherwise specified.)
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