Two Independent PWM Controllers
Constant Frequency Operation: Free-running Fixed-
Frequency Oscillator Programmable: 61kHz to 340kHz
Maximum Input Supply Voltage: 15V
Programmable Output as Low as 0.7V
Internal Error Amplifier Reference Voltage:
0.7V ±1.0%
Two Soft-Start / EN Function Pins
Programmable Over-Current Protection (OCP)
30V HIGH Voltage Pin for Bootstrap Voltage
Output Over-Voltage Protection (OVP)
20-Pin SOP
Applications
CPU and GPU Vcore Power Supply
Power Supply Requiring Two Independent Outputs
Description
The FAN1577A is a high-efficiency, voltage-mode, dualchannel, synchronous DC/DC PWM controller for two
independent outputs. The two channels are operated
out of phase. The internal reference voltage is trimmed
to 0.7V±1.0%. It is connected to the error amplifier’s
positive terminal for voltage feedback regulation.
A soft-start circuit ensures the output voltage can be
gradually and smoothly increased from zero to its final
regulated value. The soft-start pin can also be used for
chip-enable function. When two soft-start pins are
grounded, the chip is disabled, and the total operation
current can be reduced to under 0.7mA.
The fixed-frequency is programmable from 61kHz to
340kHz. The Over-Current Protection (OCP) level can
be programmed by an external current-sense resistor. It
has two integrated sets of internal MOSFET drivers.
FAN1577A is available in a 20-pin small-outline
package (SOP).
Ordering Information
Part Number Operating Temperature Range Package Packing Method
FAN1577AMX -40°C to +85°C 20-Lead, Small-Outline Package Tape & Reel
BST2 15 Boost Supply Supply for high-side driver. Connect to the internal bootstrap circuit.
CLP2 16
SS2/ENB 17
COMP2 18 Compensation
IN2 19 Feedback
GND 20 Analog Ground The reference of internal control circuits.
Frequency
Select
Soft-Start /
Enable
Over-Current
Protection
Over-Current
Protection
Soft-Start /
Enable
An external resistor connecting this pin to GND can program the switching
frequency. The switching frequency is 61kHz when RT is open and becomes
340kHz when RT is shorted to ground.
Inverting input of the error amplifier normally connected to the switching power
supply output through a resistor divider.
Output of the error amplifier and input to the PWM comparator. It is used for
feedback-loop compensation.
A 35/15µA internal current source charging an external capacitor for soft-start.
Pull down this pin and pin 17 to disable the chip.
Over-current protection for high-side MOSFET. Connect a resistor from this pin
to the high-side supply voltage to program the OCP level.
Switch-node connection to the inductor. For channel 1, high-side driver’s
reference ground.
Switch-node connection to the inductor. For channel 2, high-side driver’s
reference ground.
Over-current protection for the high-side MOSFET. Connect a resistor from this
pin to the high-side supply voltage to program the OCP level.
A 35/15µA internal current source charging an external capacitor for soft-start.
Pull down this pin and pin 4 to disable the chip.
Output of the error amplifier and input to the PWM comparator. It is used for
feedback-loop compensation.
Inverting input of the error amplifier. It is normally connected to the switching
power supply output through a resistor divider.
Stresses exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device. The device may not function or be
operable above the recommended operating conditions and stressing the parts to these levels is not recommended.
In addition, extended exposure to stresses above the recommended operating conditions may affect device
reliability. The absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only. All voltage values, except differential voltages, are
given with respect to the network ground terminal.
may cause permanent damage to the device.
Symbol Parameter Min. Max. Unit
VCC Supply Voltage, VCC to GND 16 V
BST1(or 2) –
CLN1(or 2)
CLN1(or 2) –
GND
BST1(or 2) –
GND
DH1(or 2) –
CLN1(or 2)
CLN1(or 2),
DL1(or 2)
PGND PGND to GND ±1 V
ΘJA Thermal Resistance, Junction-Air 70 °C/W
TJ Operating Junction Temperature -40 +125 °C
T
STG
ESD
BST1(2) to CLN1(2) 16 V
CLN1(2) to GND for 100ns Transient -4 18 V
BST1(2) to GND for 100ns Transient 30 V
16 V
-0.3 VCC+0.3 V
Storage Temperature Range -65 +150 °C
Electrostatic Discharge
Protection Level
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
Human Body Model (HBM) 2
Charged Device Model (CDM) 1
kV
Recommended Operating Conditions
The Recommended Operating Conditions table defines the conditions for actual device operation. Recommended
operating conditions are specified to ensure optimal performance to the datasheet specifications. Fairchild does not
recommend exceeding them or designing to absolute maximum ratings.