The SC1157 is a low-cost, full featured, synchronous
voltage-mode controller designed for use in single
ended power supply applications where efficiency is of
primary concern. Synchronous operation allows for the
elimination of heat sinks in many applications. The
SC1157 is ideal for implementing DC/DC converters
needed to power advanced microprocessors such as
Pentium
cessor configurations. Internal level-shift, high-side
drive circuitry, and preset shoot-thru control, allows for
use of inexpensive n-channel power switches.
SC1157 features include an integrated 4-bit V
temperature compensated voltage reference, triangle
wave oscillator, current limit comparator, frequency
shift over-current protection, and an internally compensated error amplifier.
The SC1157 operates at a fixed 140KHz, providing an
optimum compromise between efficiency, external
component size, and cost.
®
ll (Klamath), in both single and multiple pro-
DAC,
ID
SC1157
FEATURES
•= Low cost / full featured
•= Synchronous operation
•= 4 Bit V
(1% tolerance)
•= Designed to meet Intel VRM8.2 (Pentium
•= 1.5% Reference
APPLICATIONS
•= Pentium® II Core Supply
•= Multiple Microprocessor Supplies
•= Voltage Regulator Modules (VRM)
•= Programmable Power Supplies
•= High Efficiency DC/DC Conversion
ORDERING INFORMATION
DEVICE
SC1157CS.TRSO-16NB0 - 125°C
DAC programmable output
ID
(1)
PACKAGE
(2)
TEMP. RANGE (TJ)
®
II)
PIN CONFIGURATION
Top View
(16-Pin SOIC)
REF
VID3
VID2
VID1
VID0
VOSENSE
GND
Note:
(1) Only available in tape and reel packaging. A reel
contains 2500 devices.
(2) “NB” indicates 150 MIL body.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
VCCCS-
CURRENT
REF
D/A
+
-
ERROR
AMP
OSCILLATOR
70mV
LIMIT
+
-
-
+
SHUTDOWNCS+
BSTH
LEVEL SHIFT AND
HIGH SIDE DRIVE
R
Q
S
SHOOT-THRU
CONTROL
SYNCHRONOUS
MOSFET DRIVE
DH
BSTL
DL
PGND
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation
PROGRAMMABLE SYNCHRONOUS DC/DC
CONTROLLER FOR ADVANCED PROCESSORS
Preliminary - August 7, 2000
PIN DESCRIPTION
Pin #Pin NamePin Function
1GNDSmall Signal Analog and Digital Ground
2REFBuffered Reference output
SC1157
3V
CC
Chip Supply Voltage
4CS(-)Current Sense Input (negative)
5CS(+)Current Sense Input (positive)
6PGNDPower Ground for High and Low Side Drivers
7DHHigh Side Driver Output
8DLLow Side Driver Output
9BSTLVcc for Low Side Driver (Boost)
10BSTHVcc for High Side Driver (Boost)
11SHUTDOWNLogic Low shuts down the converter; High or open for normal operation.
12VOSENSETop end of internal feedback chain
13VID3
14VID2
15VID1
16VID0
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Programming Input (MSB)
Programming Input
Programming Input
Programming Input (LSB)
NOTE:
(1) All logic level inputs and outputs are open collector TTL compatible.
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MINTYPMAXUNITS
SC1157
NOTE:
(1) All VID codes not specifically listed are invalid and cause shutdown exactly as if the shutdown pin had been
asserted.
THEORY OF OPERATION
The voltage at the VOSENSE pin is applied, through the internal precision resistor feedback chain, to the inverting
input of the error amplifier. The non-inverting input of the error amplifier is supplied with a DC voltage derived by
the DAC from the internal trimmed bandgap voltage reference. The output of the error amplifier is compared to the
triangular output of the internal oscillator to generate a fixed frequency, variable duty cycle pulse train. The internal
oscillator uses an on-chip capacitor and precision trimmed current sources to set the frequency to 100 kHz.
The generated pulse train is gated with the output of the current limit latch and the inhibit signal to produce a drive
signal for the upper FET. It is also inverted to produce a drive signal for the lower FET. These FET drive signals
are modified by the “shoot-through control” circuitry so that the top FET turn-on is delayed until the bottom FET has
turned off, and visa-versa.
The current limit latch is set (ending the upper FET drive pulse early) if the current limit comparator indicates an
overcurrent condition. The latch is reset at the start of each oscillator period.