International Rectifier IR3621 User Manual
IR3621 EV ALUA TION BOARD USER GUIDE
Dual output using MOSFET s in SO8 package
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INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION
The IR3621 IC combines a Dual synchronous Buck controller, providing a cost-ef fective, high performance and
flexible solution. The IR3621 can be configured in 2-independent output or as a 2-phase mode. The 2-phase
configuration is ideal for high current applications. The
IR3621 features 180 out of phase operation which reduces the required input/output capacitance. Other key
features offered by this device include two independent
programmable soft starts, PreBias start up, programmable switching frequency up to 500KHz per phase,
external frequency synchronization and under voltage
lockout for proper start up. The current limit is provided
by sensing the lower MOSFET's on-resistance for optimum cost and performance.
INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
The following is the input/output connections:
Inputs:
JP1: Vin and Gnd
JU4: VCC and Gnd
JU5: VCL
Outputs:
JP2: Vout1
JP5: Vout2
Scope Probe connections:
J1 and J3: Inductor point for L2 and L3
J2 and J4: Outputs for V out1 and Vout2
SPECIFICATION DATA
This reference board is designed for Dual output
configuration and will demonstrate the main features of
IC.
This user guide contains the schematic and bill of
materials, the design guidelines are described in data
sheet.
The connection points for dual output application are
shown in Figure 1. Connect the power supply cables
according to this figure, minimizing wire lengths to reduce losses in the wire. Test points J1, J2, J3 and J4
provide easy connection for oscilloscope voltage probe
to monitor the inductor points for each PWM section
and output voltages.
Application Data:
VIN = 12V
VOUT1 = 2.5V
IOUT1 = 10A
VOUT2 = 1.8V
IOUT2 = 10A
∆VOUT = 50mV
FS = 400KHz
PGOOD: JU1
SYNC: JU2
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Power Supply
12V
Figure 1 - Connection diagram of evaluation-board
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LOAD
0-10A
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LAYOUT
The PCB is 4-layers FR4 board, the top layer is dedicated for power components, with control MOSFET s and
Synchronous MOSFET s. These MOSFETs are SOIC-8
footprint. The input capacitors are all located close to
MOSFET s. The two output inductors are located closed
to MOSFETs.
The two mid-layers are dedicated for Analog and Power
ground, these two grounds are kept separated from each
other and they are connected at a single point as shown
in Figure3.
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All the decoupling capacitors, charge pump capacitor
and feedback components are located close to the IC.
The feedback resistors are tied to the output voltage at
the point of regulation and are located close to the IC.
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Figure 2 - T op layer of evaluation-board
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Figure 3 - Mid layer of evaluation-board
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