•Over 92% System Efficiency at 15A•Ultrabook/Notebook DC/DC Converters
•Max Rated Continuous Current 25A, Peak 60A•Multiphase Vcore and DDR Solutions
•High Frequency Operation (up to 2 MHz)•Point-of-Load Synchronous Buck in
•High Density - SON 3.5x4.5-mm Footprint
•Ultra Low Inductance Package
•System Optimized PCB Footprint
•Ultra Low Quiescent (ULQ) Current Mode
•3.3V and 5V PWM Signal Compatible
•Diode Emulation Mode with FCCM
•Input Voltages up to 24V
•Three-State PWM Input
•Integrated Bootsrap Diode
•Shoot Through Protection
•RoHS Compliant – Lead Free Terminal Plating
•Halogen Free
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ORDERING INFORMATION
DevicePackageMediaQtyShip
CSD97374Q4M2500
SON 3.5 × 4.5-mm13-InchTape and
Plastic PackageReelReel
DESCRIPTION
The CSD97374Q4M NexFET™ Power Stage is a highly optimized design for use in a high power, high density
Synchronous Buck converter. This product integrates the driver IC and NexFET technology to complete the
power stage switching function. The driver IC has a built-in selectable diode emulation function that enables
DCM operation to improve light load efficiency. In addition, the driver IC supports ULQ mode that enables
Connected Standby for Windows™ 8 . With the PWM input in tri-state, quiescent current is reduced to 130 µA,
with immediate response. When SKIP# is held at tri-state, the current is reduced to 8 µA (typically 20 µs is
required to resume switching). This combination produces a high current, high efficiency, and high speed
switching device in a small 3.5 × 4.5-mm outline package. In addition, the PCB footprint has been optimized to
help reduce design time and simplify the completion of the overall system design.
1
2NexFET is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
3All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
Figure 1. Application DiagramFigure 2. Efficiency and Power Loss
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(1)
TA= 25°C (unless otherwise noted)
VALUE
MINMAX
VINto P
GND
VSWto P
VSWto P
VDDto P
, VINto V
GND
, VINto VSW(<10ns)-733V
GND
GND
PWM, SKIP# to P
BOOT to P
BOOT to P
GND
(<10ns)-238V
GND
SW
GND
-0.330V
-0.330V
–0.36V
–0.36V
–0.335V
BOOT to BOOT_R–0.36V
ESD Rating
Power Dissipation, P
Operating Temperature Range, T
Storage Temperature Range, T
Human Body Model (HBM)2000V
Charged Device Model (CDM)500V
D
J
STG
-40150°C
–55150°C
8W
(1) Stresses above those listed in "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only
and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under "Recommended Operating
Conditions" is not implied. Exposure to Absolute Maximum rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
UNIT
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
TA= 25° (unless otherwise noted)
ParameterConditionsMINMAXUNIT
Gate Drive Voltage, V
Input Supply Voltage, V
Continuous Output Current, I
Peak Output Current, I
Switching Frequency, f
DD
IN
OUT-PK
SW
OUT
(2)
VIN= 12V, VDD= 5V, V
fSW= 500kHz, L
C
= 0.1µF (min)2000kHz
BST
OUT
= 1.8V,25A
OUT
= 0.29µH
(1)
On Time Duty Cycle85%
Minimum PWM On Time40ns
Operating Temperature–40125°C
(1) Measurement made with six 10-µF (TDK C3216X5R1C106KT or equivalent) ceramic capacitors placed across VINto P
(2) System conditions as defined in Note 1. Peak Output Current is applied for tp= 10ms, duty cycle ≤ 1%
−50 −250255075100125 150
Junction Temperature (°C)
Driver Current (mA)
VIN = 12V
VDD = 5V
V
OUT
= 1.8V
L
OUT
= 0.29µH
I
OUT
= 25A
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0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
−7.2
−5.4
−3.6
−1.8
0
1.8
3.6
5.4
7.2
9
Output Voltage (V)
Power Loss, Normalized
SOA Temperature Adj (ºC)
VIN = 12V
VDD = 5V
fSW = 500kHz
L
OUT
= 0.29µH
I
OUT
= 25A
G001
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 10001100
0.9
0.95
1
1.05
1.1
1.15
1.2
1.25
−1.8
−0.9
0
0.9
1.8
2.7
3.5
4.4
Output Inductance (nH)
Power Loss, Normalized
SOA Temperature Adj (ºC)
VIN = 12V
VDD = 5V
V
OUT
= 1.8V
fSW = 500kHz
I
OUT
= 25A
G001
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Not Recommended For New Designs
TJ= 125°C, unless stated otherwise.
Figure 9. Normalized Power Loss vs Output VoltageFigure 10. Normalized Power Loss vs Output Inductance
CSD97374Q4M
SLPS382C –JANUARY 2013–REVISED JULY 2013
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Figure 11. Driver Current vs FrequencyFigure 12. Driver Current vs Temperature
1. The Typical CSD97374Q4M System Characteristic curves are based on measurements made on a PCB design with
dimensions of 4.0" (W) x 3.5" (L) x 0.062" (T) and 6 copper layers of 1 oz. copper thickness. See the Application
1SKIP#This pin enables the Diode Emulation function. When this pin is held Low, Diode Emulation Mode is enabled for the
Sync FET. When SKIP# is High, the CSD97374Q4M operates in Forced Continuous Conduction Mode. A tri-state
voltage on SKIP# puts the driver into a very low power state.
2V
DD
3P
GND
4V
SW
5V
IN
6BOOT_R
7BOOT
Supply Voltage to Gate Drivers and internal circuitry.
Power Ground, Needs to be connected to Pin 9 and PCB
Voltage Switching Node – pin connection to the output inductor.
Input Voltage Pin. Connect input capacitors close to this pin.
Bootstrap capacitor connection. Connect a minimum 0.1µF 16V X5R, ceramic cap from BOOT to BOOT_R pins. The
bootstrap capacitor provides the charge to turn on the Control FET. The bootstrap diode is integrated.
8PWMPulse Width modulated 3-state input from external controller. Logic Low sets Control FET gate low and Sync FET gate
high. Logic High sets Control FET gate high and Sync FET gate Low. Open or High Z sets both MOSFET gates low if
greater than the 3-State Shutdown Hold-off Time (t
An external VDDvoltage is required to supply the integrated gate driver IC and provide the necessary gate drive
power for the MOSFETS. A 1µF 10V X5R or higher ceramic capacitor is recommended to bypass VDDpin to
P
. A bootstrap circuit to provide gate drive power for the Control FET is also included. The bootstrap supply
GND
to drive the Control FET is generated by connecting a 100nF 16V X5R ceramic capacitor between BOOT and
BOOT_R pins. An optional R
resistor can be used to slow down the turn on speed of the Control FET and
BOOT
reduce voltage spikes on the VSWnode. A typical 1Ω to 4.7Ω value is a compromise between switching loss and
VSWspike amplitude.
Undervoltage Lockout Protection (UVLO)
The undervoltage lockout (UVLO) comparator evaluates the VDD voltage level. As V
FET and Sync FET gates hold actively low at all times until V
reaches the higher UVLO threshold (V
VDD
Then the driver becomes operational and responds to PWM and SKIP# commands. If VDD falls below the lower
UVLO threshold (V
UVLO_L
= V
UVLO_H
– Hysteresis), the device disables the driver and drives the outputs of the
Control FET and Sync FET gates actively low. Figure 15 shows this function.
CAUTION
Do not start the driver in the very low power mode (SKIP# = Tri-state).