The Micrel MIC2177 is a 200kHz synchronous buck (stepdown) switching regulator designed for high-efficiency, battery-powered applications.
The MIC2177 operates from a 4.5V to 16.5V input and
features internal power MOSFETs that can supply up to 2.5A
output current. It can operate with a maximum duty cycle of
100% for use in low-dropout conditions. It also features a
shutdown mode that reduces quiescent current to less than
5µA.
The MIC2177 achieves high efficiency over a wide output
current range by switching between PWM and skip mode.
Operating mode is automatically selected according to output
conditions. Switching frequency is preset to 200kHz and can
be synchronized to an external clock signal of up to 300kHz.
The MIC2177 uses current-mode control with internal current
sensing. Current-mode control provides superior line regulation and makes the regulator control loop easy to compensate. The output is protected with pulse-by-pulse current
limiting and thermal shutdown. Undervoltage lockout turns
the output off when the input voltage is less than 4.5V.
The MIC2177 is packaged in a 20-lead wide power SO
package with an operating temperature range of –40°C to
+85°C.
See the MIC2178 for externally selected PWM or skip-mode
operation.
Features
• 4.5V to 16.5V input voltage range
• Dual-mode operation for high efficiency (up to 96%)
PWM mode for > 200mA load current
Skip mode for < 200mA load current
• 100mΩ internal power MOSFETs at 12V input
• 200kHz preset switching frequency
• Low quiescent current
1.0mA in PWM mode
500µA in skip mode
< 5µA in shutdown mode
• 100% duty cycle for low dropout operation
• Current-mode control
Simplified loop compensation
Superior line regulation
MIC2177-3.3BWM3.3V200kHz–40°C to +85°C20-lead wide SOP
MIC2177-5.0BWM5.0V200kHz–40°C to +85°C20-lead wide SOP
MIC2177BWMadj.200kHz–40 °C to +85°C20-lead wide SOP
Pin Configuration
VIN
OUT
1VIN
2VIN
3SW
4PGND
5PGND
6PGND
7PGND
8SW
9
10
14
13
12
11
EN20
BIAS19
SYNC18
SGND17
SGND16
SGND15
SGND
COMP
FB
AUTO
20-Lead Wide SOP
Pin Description
Pin NumberPin NamePin Function
1, 2, 9VINSupply Input: Controller and switch supply. Unregulated supply input to
internal regulator, output switches, and control circuitry. Requires bypass
capacitor to PGND. All three pins must be connected to VIN.
3,8SWSwitch (Output): Internal power MOSFET switch output. Both pins must be
externally connected together.
4,5,6,7PGNDPower Ground: Output stage ground connections. Connect all pins to a
common ground plane.
10OUTOutput Voltage Sense (Input): Senses output voltage to determine minimum
switch current for PWM operation. Connect directly to V
11AUTOAutomatic Mode: Connect 2.2nF timing capacitor for automatic PWM-/skip-
mode switching. Regulator operates exclusively in PWM mode when pin is
pulled low.
12FBFeedback (Input): Error amplifier inverting input. For adjustable output
version, connect FB to external resistive divider to set output voltage. For
3.3V and 5V fixed output versions, connect FB directly to output.
13COMPCompensation: Internal error amplifier output. Connect to capacitor or series
RC network to compensate the regulator control loop.
14,15,16,17SGNDSignal Ground: Ground connection of control section. Connect all pins to
common ground plane.
18SYNCFrequency Synchronization (Input): Optional clock input. Connect to
external clock signal to synchronize oscillator. Leading edge of signal above
1.7V terminates switching cycle. Connect to SGND if not used.
19BIASBias Supply: Internal 3.3V bias supply output. Decouple with 0.01µF
bypass capacitor to SGND. Do not apply any external load.
20ENEnable (Input): Logic high enables operation. Logic low shuts down
regulator. Do not allow pin to float.
OUT
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MIC21772April 1999
MIC2177Micrel
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage [100ms transient] (VIN).........................18V
Output Switch Voltage (VSW) ........................................18V
Operating Ratings
Supply Voltage (VIN) ..................................... 4.5V to 16.5V
Junction Temperature Range (TJ) ........... –40°C to +125°C
Output Switch Current (ISW).........................................6.0A
Enable, Output-Sense Voltage (VEN, V
Sync Voltage (V