Low inductance packaging shortens rise/fall times, resulting in
lower switching losses
MOSFET integration enables optimum layout for lower circuit
inductance and reduced switch node ringing
RoHS Compliant
= 8 mΩ at VGS = 10 V, ID = 13 A
DS(on)
= 11 mΩ at VGS = 4.5 V, ID = 11 A
DS(on)
= 2.8 mΩ at VGS = 10 V, ID = 23 A
DS(on)
= 3.8 mΩ at VGS = 4.5 V, ID = 21 A
DS(on)
General Description
This device includes two specialized N-Channel MOSFETs in a
dual PQFN package. The switch node has been internally
connected to enable easy placement and routing of synchronous
buck converters. The control MOSFET (Q1) and synchronous
SyncFET (Q2) have been designed to provide optimal power
efficiency.
Applications
Computing
Communications
General Purpose Point of Load
Notebook VCORE
Drain to Source Voltage3030V
Gate to Source Voltage (Note 3)±20±20V
Drain Current -Continuous (Package limited) TC = 25 °C3055
-Continuous (Silicon limited) T
-Continuous T
-Pulsed40100
Single Pulse Avalanche Energy 40
Power Dissipation for Single Operation TA = 25 °C2.2
Power Dissipation for Single Operation T
Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range-55 to +150°C
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient 57
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient 125
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case 3.52.0
22CA
F10CC
FDMS3686SPower 5613 ”12 mm3000 units
= 25 °C unless otherwise noted
A
1
= 25 °C54123
C
= 25 °C13
A
= 25 °C1.0
A
1a
4
1a
1c
1a
1c
1b
23
4
60
1b
2.5
1d
1.0
1b
50
1d
120
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A
mJ
W
°C/WR
FDMS3686S PowerTrench
Electrical Characteristics T
= 25 °C unless otherwise noted
J
SymbolParameterTest ConditionsTypeMinTypMaxUnits
Off Characteristics
BV
ΔBV
ΔT
I
DSS
I
GSS
DSS
DSS
J
= 250 μA, VGS = 0 V
Drain to Source Breakdown Voltage
Breakdown Voltage Temperature
Coefficient
D
I
= 1 mA, VGS = 0 V
D
ID = 250 μA, referenced to 25 °C
I
= 10 mA, referenced to 25 °C
D
Zero Gate Voltage Drain CurrentVDS = 24 V, V
Gate to Source Leakage Current,
Forwad
V
= 20 V, VDS= 0 V
GS
GS
= 0 V
Q1Q230
30
Q1
Q2
Q1
Q2
Q1
Q2
V
15
19
500
100
100
mV/°C
1
I
On Characteristics
V
V
GS(th)
ΔV
ΔT
r
DS(on)
g
FS
GS(th)
J
Gate to Source Threshold Voltage
Gate to Source Threshold Voltage
3. As an N-ch device, the negative Vgs rating is for low duty cycle pulse ocurrence only. No continuous rating is implied.
4. Q1: EAS of 40 mJ is based on starting TJ = 25 oC; N-ch: L = 1 mH, IAS = 9 A, VDD = 27 V, VGS = 10 V. 100% test at L= 0.3 mH, IAS = 14 A.
of 60 mJ is based on starting TJ = 25 oC; N-ch: L = 1 mH, IAS = 11 A, VDD = 27 V, VGS = 10 V. 100% test at L= 0.3 mH, IAS = 17 A.
Q2: E
AS
G
d. 120 °C/W when mounted on a
minimum pad of 2 oz copper
Fairchild’s SyncFET process embeds a Schottky diode in parallel
with PowerTrench MOSFET. This diode exhibits similar
characteristics to a discrete external Schottky diode in parallel
with a MOSFET. Figure 27 shows the reverse recovery
characteristic of the FDMS3686S.
Figure 27. FDMS3686S SyncFET body
diode reverse recovery characteristic
Schottky barrier diodes exhibit significant leakage at high temperature and high reverse voltage. This will increase the power
in the device.
Figure 28. SyncFET body diode reverse
leakage versus drain-source voltage
Fairchild’s Power Stage products incorporate a proprietary design* that minimizes the peak overshoot, ringing voltage on the switch
node (PHASE) without the need of any external snubbing components in a buck converter. As shown in the figure 29, the Power Stage
solution rings significantly less than competitor solutions under the same set of test conditions.
FDMS3686S PowerTrench
®
Power Stage
Power Stage Device
Competitors solution
Figure 29. Power Stage phase node rising edge, High Side Turn on
Figure 30. Shows the Power Stage in a buck converter topology
FDMS3686S PowerTrench
®
Power Stage
2. Recommended PCB Layout Guidelines
As a PCB designer, it is necessary to address critical issues in layout to minimize losses and optimize the performance of the power
train. Power Stage is a high power density solution and all high current flow paths, such as VIN (D1), PHASE (S1/D2) and GND (S2),
should be short and wide for better and stable current flow, heat radiation and system performance. A recommended layout procedure is discussed below to maximize the electrical and thermal performance of the part.
Following is a guideline, not a requirement which the PCB designer should consider:
1. Input ceramic bypass capacitors C1 and C2 must be placed close to the D1 and S2 pins of Power Stage to help reduce parasitic
inductance and High Frequency conduction loss induced by switching operation. C1 and C2 show the bypass capacitors placed close
to the part between D1 and S2. Input capacitors should be connected in parallel close to the part. Multiple input caps can be connected
depending upon the application.
2. The PHASE copper trace serves two purposes; In addition to being the current path from the Power Stage package to the output
inductor (L), it also serves as heat sink for the lower FET in the Power Stage package. The trace should be short and wide enough to
present a low resistance path for the high current flow between the Power Stage and the inductor. This is done to minimize conduction
losses and limit temperature rise. Please note that the PHASE node is a high voltage and high frequency switching node with high
noise potential. Care should be taken to minimize coupling to adjacent traces. The reference layout in figure 31 shows a good balance
between the thermal and electrical performance of Power Stage.
3. Output inductor location should be as close as possible to the Power Stage device for lower power loss due to copper trace
resistance. A shorter and wider PHASE trace to the inductor reduces the conduction loss. Preferably the Power Stage should be
directly in line (as shown in figure 31) with the inductor for space savings and compactness.
4. The PowerTrench
part to operate well within the breakdown voltage limits. This eliminates the need to have an external snubber circuit in most cases. If
the designer chooses to use an RC snubber, it should be placed close to the part between the PHASE pad and S2 pins to dampen
the high-frequency ringing.
5. The driver IC should be placed close to the Power Stage part with the shortest possible paths for the High Side gate and Low Side
gates through a wide trace connection. This eliminates the effect of parasitic inductance and resistance between the driver and the
MOSFET and turns the devices on and off as efficiently as possible. At higher-fre quency opera tion this imp edance can limit the gate
current trying to charge the MOSFET input capacitance. This will result in slower rise and fall times and additional sw itching losses.
Power Stage has both the gate pins on the same side of the package which allows for back mounting of the driver IC to the board. This
provides a very compact path for the drive signals and improves efficiency of the part.
®
Technology MOSFETs used in the Power Stage are effective at minimizing phase node ringing. It allows the
FDMS3686S PowerTrench
®
Power Stage
6. S2 pins should be connected to the GND plane with multiple vias for a low impedance grounding. Poor grounding can create a noise
transient offset voltage level between S2 and driver ground. This could lead to faulty operation of the gate driver and MOSFET.
7. Use multiple vias on each copper area to interconnect top, inner and bottom layers to help smooth current flow and heat conduction.
Vias should be relatively large, around 8 mils to 10 mils, and of reasonable inductance. Critical high frequency components such as
ceramic bypass caps should be located close to the part and on the same side of the PCB. If not feasible, they should be connected
from the backside via a network of low inductance vias.
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intended to be an exhaustive list of all such trademarks.
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PowerXS™
Programmable Active Droop™
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QS™
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Saving our world, 1mW/W/kW at a time™
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Solutions for Your Success™
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®
Power Stage
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