Micrel’s MIC2184 is a high efficiency PWM buck control IC.
With its wide input voltage range of 2.9V to 14V, the MIC2184
can be used to efficiently step voltages down in 1- or 2-cell Li
Ion battery powered applications, as well as in fixed 3.3V, 5V,
or 12V systems.
Efficiencies over 90% are achievable over a wide range of
load conditions with the MIC2184’s PWM control scheme.
The operating frequency can be divided by two by raising the
FREQ/2 pin to VDD. This allows the user to optimize efficiency
versus board space. It also allows the MIC2184 to be externally synchronized to frequencies below its nominal 400KHz.
The MIC2184 features an oscillator output, FreqOut, which
can be used to implement a simple charge pump in low
voltage applications. The output of the charge pump can be
fed into the gate drive power circuitry via the V
allowing enhanced gate drive, hence higher efficiencies,
despite low input voltages.
MIC2184 features a 1µA shutdown mode, and a programmable undervoltage lockout, making it well suited for portable
applications.
The MIC2184 is available in 16 pin SOP and QSOP package
options with a junction temperture range range from –40°C
to +125°C.
P pin,
IN
Features
• Input voltage range: 2.9V to 14V
• >90% efficiency
• Oscillator frequency of 400kHz
• Frequency divide-by-two pin
• Frequency sync to 600kHz
• FrequOut oscillator output allows simple charge pump
implementation in low voltage systems
• 1.245V reference output
• Front edge blanking
•5Ω output driver
• Soft start
• PWM current mode control
•1µA shutdown current
• Cycle-by-cycle current limiting
• Frequency foldback short circuit protection
• Adjustable under-voltage lockout
• 16 pin narrow-body SOIC and QSOP package options
Applications
• 3.3V to 2.5V/1.8V/1.5V conversion
• DC power distribution systems
• Wireless Modems
• ADSL line cards
• 1-and 2-cell Li Ion battery operated equipment
• Satellite Phones
T ypical Application
= 3.3V
V
IN
120µF (x2)
6.3V
1
VINA
7
EN/UVLO
2
FreqOut
16
FREQ/2
10
VDD
4
COMP
3
SS
13
VREF
SYNCSGND
115
16
VINP
CSH
CSL
OUTP
MIC2184
PGND
FB
Adjustable Output Buck Converter
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8
14
12
6
15mΩ
Q3
Si9803DY(x2)
4.7µH
V
OUT
2.5V @5A
220µF(x2)
6.3V
MIC2184 EFFICIENCY
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
EFFICIENCY (%)
60
55
50
012345
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
VIN = 3.3V
= 2.5V
V
OUT
= 200kHz
f
S
MIC2184Micrel
Ordering Information
Part NumberOutput VoltageFrequencyJunction Temp. RangePackage
MIC2184BMAdjustable400KHz–40°C to +125°C16-lead SOP
MIC2184BQSAdjustable400KHz–40°C to +125°C16-lead QSOP
Pin Configuration
FreqOut
SS
COMP
SGND
FB
EN/UVLO
CSL
1VINA
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16 Lead SOIC
(M)
16 VINP
FREQ/2
15
OUTP
14
VREF
13
PGND
12
SYNC
11
VDD
10
CSH
9
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Pin Description
Pin NumberPin NamePin Function
1VINAAnalog voltage input voltage to the circuit. This powers up the analog
sections of the die and does not need to be the same voltage as Pin 16
(VINP).
2FreqOutThis provides a digital signal output signal at half the switching frequency.
This signal swings from 0 to 3V, and can be used to drive an external
capacitive doubler to provide a higher voltage to the VINP input.
3SSSoft start reduces the inrush current and delays and slows the output voltage
rise time. A 5µA current source will charge the capacitor up to V
capacitor will soft start the switching regulator in 1.5ms.
4COMPCompensation (Output): Internal error amplifier output. Connect to a
capacitor or series RC network to compensate the regulator’s control loop.
5SGNDSmall signal ground: must be routed separately from other grounds to the (-)
terminal of C
6FBFeedback Input - the circuit regulates this pin to 1.245V.
7EN/UVLOEnable/UnderVoltage Lockout (input): A low level on this pin will power down
the device, reducing the quiescent current to under 5uA. This pin has two
separate thresholds, below 1.5V the output switching is disabled, and below
0.9V the part is forced into a complete micropower shutdown. The 1.5V
threshold functions as an accurate undervoltage lockout (UVLO) with 140mV
hysteresis.
8CSLThe (-) input to the current limit comparator. A built in offset of 100mV
between CSH and CSL in conjunction with the current sense resistor sets
the current limit threshold level. This is also the (-) input to the current
amplifier.
9CSHThe (+) input to the current limit comparator. A built in offset of 100mV
between CSH and CSL in conjunction with the current sense resistor sets
the current limit threshold level. This is also the (+) input to the current
amplifier.
10VDD3V internal linear-regulator output. VDD is also the supply voltage bus for the
chip. Bypass to SGND with 1µF.
11SYNCFrequency Synchronization (Input): Connect an external clock signal to
synchronize the oscillator. Leading edge of signal above 1.5V starts the
switching cycle. Connect to SGND if not used.
12PGNDMOSFET driver power ground, connects to source of synchronous MOSFET
and the (-) terminal of CIN.
13VREFThe 1.245V voltage reference is available on this pin. A 0.1µF capacitor
should be connected from this pin to ground.
14OUTPHigh current drive for high side P channel MOSFET. Voltage swing is from
ground to VINP. On-resistance is typically 2.5Ω.
15FREQ/2When this is low, the oscillator frequency is 400KHz. When this pin is raised
to VDD, the oscillator frequency is 200KHz.
16VINPPower Input voltage to the circuit. The output gate drivers are powered from
this supply. The current sense resistor R
possible to this pin.
OUT
.
should be connected as close as
CS
. A 1µF
DD
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
Supply Voltage (V
Digital Supply Voltage (VDD) ...........................................7V
Comp Pin Voltage (V
Feedback Pin Voltage (VFB) .......................... –0.3V to +3V
Enable Pin Voltage (V
Current Sense Voltage (V
Sync Pin Voltage (V
Freq/2 Pin Voltage (V
A, VINP) .........................................15V
IN
)............................ –0.3V to +3V
COMP
EN/UVLO
SYNC
FREQ/2
) ..................... –0.3V to 15V
CSH–VCSL
) ............... –0.3V to 1V
) ................................ –0.3V to 7V
) ............................ -0.3V to 7V
Operating Ratings (Note 2)
Supply Voltage (V
Ambient Operating Temperature......... –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
Junction Temperature ....................... –40°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C
Output Voltage Range...................................... 1.3V to 12V
Feedback Bias Current50nA
Output Voltage Line Regulation5V ≤ VIN ≤ 12V0.04% / V
Output Voltage Load Regulation0mV < (V
Output Voltage Total Regulation5V ≤ VINA ≤ 12V, 0mV < (V
Input & VDD Supply
VINA Input Current0.7mA
VINP Input Current, Note 4(Excluding external MOSFET gate current)1.0mA
Shutdown Quiescent CurrentV
Digital Supply Voltage (VDD)I
Digital Supply load regulationIL = 0 to 1mA0.03V
Undervoltage LockoutVDD upper threshold (turn on threshold)2.75V
UVLO Hysteresis100mV
Reference Output(VREF)
Reference Voltage(±1.5%)1.2261.2451.264V
Reference Voltage Line5V < VINA < 12V2mV
Regulation