Note: 1. The diagram above just shows one channel.
Absolute Maximum Ratings (@T
These are stress ratings only and functional operation is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for prolonged time periods may
affect device reliability. All voltages are with respect to ground.
The basic PAM2319 application circuit is shown in Page 2. External component selection is determined by the load requirement, selecting L first
and then C
Inductor Selection
For most applications, the value of the inductor will fall in the range of 0.47μH to 2μH. Its value is chosen based on the desired ripple current and
efficiency. Large value inductors lower ripple current and small value inductors result in higher ripple currents. Higher V
the ripple current as shown in equation. For channel 1, 1A reasonable starting point for setting ripple current is ∆I
channel 2, 2A setting ripple current is 800mA.
The DC current rating of the inductor should be at least equal to the maximum load current plus half the ripple current to prevent core saturation.
Thus, a 4.2A rated inductor should be enough for most applications (3A + 1.2A). For better efficiency, choose a low DC-resistance inductor.
V
CIN and C
In continuous mode, the source current of the top MOSFET is a square wave of duty cycle V
ESR input capacitor sized for the maximum RMS current must be used. The maximum RMS capacitor current is given by:
This formula has a maximum at V
significant deviations do not offer much relief. Note that the capacitor manufacturer's ripple current ratings are often based on 2000 hours of life.
This makes it advisable to further derate the capacitor, or choose a capacitor rated at a higher temperature than required. Consult the
manufacturer if there is any question.
The selection of C
Typically, once the ESR requirement for C
output ripple ∆V
Where f = operating frequency, C
highest at maximum input voltage since ∆I
Using Ceramic Input and Output Capacitors
Higher values, lower cost ceramic capacitors are now becoming available in smaller case sizes. Their high ripple current, high voltage rating and
low ESR make them ideal for switching regulator applications. Using ceramic capacitors can achieve very low output ripple and small circuit size.
When choosing the input and output ceramic capacitors, choose the X5R or X7R dielectric formul ations. These dielectrics have the best
temperature and voltage characteristics of all the ceramics for a given value and size.
Thermal Consideration
Thermal protection limits power dissipation in the PAM2319. When the junction temperature exceeds +150°C, the OTP (Over Temperature
Protection) starts the thermal shutdown and turns the pass transistor off. The pass transistor resumes operation after the junction temperature
drops below +120°C.
For continuous operation, the junction temperature should be maintained below +125°C. The power dissipation is defined as:
I
is the step-down converter quiescent current. The term tsw is used to estimate the full load step-down converter switching losses.
Q
PAM2319
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and C
IN
I
1.2V 1.5V 1.8V 2.5V 3.3V
O
L 1.2µH 1.5µH 2.2µH 2.2µH 2.2µH
OUT
required
C
IN
.
OUT
1
Lf
1
V
OUTL
V
OUT
Equation (1)
V
IN
Selection
II
OMAXRMS
= 2V
IN
OUT
is driven by the required effective series resistance (ESR).
OUT
OUT
is determined by:
OUT
2
IP
OD
f8/1ESR
IV
LOUT
C
OUT
= output capacitance and ∆IL = ripple current in the inductor. For a fixed output voltage, the output ripple is
OUT
increases with input voltage.
L
V
IN
VVV
V
IN
, where I
RMS
has been met, the RMS current rating generally far exceeds the I
RVVRV
2/1
OUTINOUT
=I
/2. This simple worst-case condition is commonly used for design because even
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