Demonstration circuit 2641A is a single output synchronous buck converter featuring the LTC7801EUFD in the
24-lead QFN package. The input voltage range is from
16V to 100V and the output is 12V/10A. The DC2641A is
configured with a sense resistor for overcurrent protec
tion. Inductor DCR current sensing is optional.
The board has a lot of features including an optional
onboard NMOS LDO for DRVCC, a switch-mode power
clamp or default Burst Mode® operation, a PGOOD output
voltage monitor and PLLIN for PolyPhase® operation.
The LTC7801 data sheet gives a complete description
of the part, operation and application information and
must be read in conjunction with this demo manual for
DC2641A.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo/DC2641A
supply for EXTVCC, jumper selectable 100% duty cycle
operation in dropout, a mode selector pin that allows
the converter to run in CCM, pulse-skip, adjustable burst
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
PARAMETERCONDITIONSVALUE
Input Voltage Range16V ~ 100V
Output Voltage V
Maximum Output Current I
Default Operating Frequency (Typical)150kHz
External Clock Sync. Frequency Range75kHz – 850kHz
Typical Full Load Efficiency (See Figure 4)V
OUT
OUT,MAX
VIN = 16~100V, I
VIN = 16~100V10A
= 48V, V
IN
Specifications are at TA = 25°C
= 0~10A, JP4: FCM12V ± 2% (11.76V ~ 12.24V)
OUT
= 12V, I
OUT
OUT
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= 10A, fSW = 150 kHz95.3%
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QUICK START PROCEDURE
Demonstration circuit DC2641A is easy to set up to
evaluate the performance of the LTC7801EUFD. Refer to
Figure 1 for proper measurement equipment setup and
follow the procedure below:
NOTE: When measuring the input or output voltage ripple,
care must be taken to avoid a long ground lead on the
oscilloscope probe. Measure the input or output voltage
ripple by touching the probe tip directly across the VIN
or V
capacitor. See Figure 2 for proper scope probe technique.
1. Place jumpers in the following positions:
JP1 ON
JP4 FCM
JP5 ON
JP8 OFF
and GND terminals or directly across relevant
OUT
2. With power off, connect the input power supply to V
and GND.
3. Turn on the power at the input.
NOTE: Make sure that the input voltage is higher than
16V and does not exceed 100V.
4. Check the output voltage. The output voltage should
be between 11.76V and 12.24V.
Once the proper output voltage is established, adjust
the load within the operating range and observe the
output voltage regulation, output voltage ripple, efficiency and other parameters.
NOTE: If there is no output, temporarily disconnect the
load to make sure that the load is not set too high.
IN
2
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I
IN
DC2641A F01
+
I
OUT
+
–
–
LOAD
Figure 1. Proper Measurement Equipment Setup
V
IN SUPPLY
+
–
+
–
Figure 2. Measuring Input or Output Ripple Across Terminals or Directly Across Ceramic Capacitor
+–
C
OUT
V
OUT
GND
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FREQUENCY SYNCHRONIZATION AND MODE SELECTION
Demonstration circuit 2641A’s Mode selector allows the
converter to run in forced continuous operation, pulseskipping operation, Burst Mode or Burst mode with
adjustable clamp level by changing the position of JP4.
To synchronize the DC2641A to an external clock, apply
the sync signal to the PLLIN turret. Depending upon the
JP4 setting, the DC2641A will operate in different modes.
See Table 1 for the detailed description.
100% DUTY
Demonstration circuit 2641A features 100% duty cycle
operation in dropout. Set the JP5 to “ON” position to activate this feature. Set JP5 to “OFF” position disables the
internal charge pump and enables boost refresh, allowing
for 99% duty cycle operation in dropout.
OPTIONAL INDUCTOR DCR CURRENT SENSING
Demonstration circuit 2641A provides an optional circuit
for Inductor DCR Current Sensing. Inductor DCR Cur-
rent Sensing uses the DCR of the inductor to sense the
inductor current instead of discrete sense resistors. The
advantages of DCR sensing are lower cost, reduced board
space and higher efficiency, but the disadvantage is a less
accurate current limit. If DCR sensing is used, be sure to
select an inductor current with a sufficiently high satura
-
tion current or use an iron powder type material.
Refer to Table 2 for Optional Inductor DCR Current Sens
-
ing setup and to the data sheet for more details.
Low Quiescent Current Applications and Measurement
The typical quiescent current (IQ) of the LTC7801 controller is 40µA in sleep mode as specified in the LTC7801
data sheet. However, the input current of the DC2641A
board can be higher than this value because of additional
circuit outside of the IC. To reduce the total input current,
large value FB divider resistors should be used. In addi
tion, some jumpers and resistors should be configured
accordingly. Refer to Table 3 for the low input quiescent
current setup.
Table 1. Mode Selection and Synchronized Operation Options
CONFIGURATIONJP4MODE WITH SYNC. SIGNAL APPLIED TO PLLIN
Forced Continuous OperationFCMFCM
Pulse-Skipping OperationP.S.P.S.
Burst Mode Operation with Adjustable Clamp LevelBurst ADJ.FCM
Burst Mode Operation with Default ClampBurst DefaultFCM
Table 2. Optional Inductor DCR Current Sensing
CONFIGURATIONRS1R24R28C16R37R38R39R40
Current Sense Resistor (Default)Ref. Sch.Ref. Sch.Ref. Sch.OPENOPENOPENOPENOPEN
Inductor DCR Current Sensing0Ω CopperOPENOPENCalculated Value from Data Sheet0Ω0Ω
Table 3. Low Input Quiescent Current Configuration
REFERENCE DESIGNATORR1R2R23JP3JP4JP5JP8
FunctionOVLOPGOODINTV
Stuffing OptionOPEN0ΩOPENOPENBURST ADJ. or
JumperMODE Selector100% DUTYBIAS supply
CC
BURST DEFAULT
OFFOFF
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EXTVCC BIAS SUPPLY
DEMO MANUAL DC2641A
By default, the DC2641A EXTVCC turret is tied to the 12V
.
V
OUT
To power the EXTV
from on-board bias supply:
CC
1. Leave the JP7 OPEN. This step disconnects the EXTVCC
from V
OUT
.
2. Keep the JP8 at the “ON” position. The on-board BIAS
supply output voltage is 12V.
100
95
90
85
80
Efficiency (%)
75
Alternatively, EXTV
can also be powered by an external
CC
power supply:
1. Leave the JP7 OPEN.
2. Keep the JP8 at the “OFF” position.
3. Apply a DC voltage (<14V) between the EXTVCC and
GND turret, after the input voltage is established.
Ensure that EXTVCC ≤ VIN.
70
65
60
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Figure 3. DC2641A V
I
(A)DC2641A F03
OUT
Typical Efficiency vs Load Current
OUT
VIN = 16V
VIN = 48V
VIN = 72V
VIN = 100V
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EXTVCC BIAS SUPPLY
20MHz BW
V
OUT
100mV/DIV
50µs/DIV
DC2641 F04
Figure 4. DC2641A V
Figure 5. Thermal Image V
0~2.5A Load Transient at VIN = 48V
OUT
48V, VO 12V at 10A No Air Flow, TA = 25°C
IN
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THIS CIRCUIT IS PROPRIETARY TO LINEAR TECHNOLOGY AND
SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH LINEAR TECHNOLOGY PARTS.
PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY. CONTACT LINEAR
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING FOR ASSISTANCE.
THIS CIRCUIT IS PROPRIETARY TO LINEAR TECHNOLOGY AND
SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH LINEAR TECHNOLOGY PARTS.
PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY. CONTACT LINEAR
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THIS CIRCUIT IS PROPRIETARY TO LINEAR TECHNOLOGY AND
SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH LINEAR TECHNOLOGY PARTS.
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PLLIN
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JP4
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INTVCC
JP5
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R25
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PLLIN
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