TPS54327 3-A Output Single Synchronous Step-Down Switcher
With Integrated FET
1Features3Description
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•D-CAP2™ Mode Enables Fast Transient
Response
•Low-Output Ripple and Allows Ceramic Output
Capacitor
•Wide VINInput Voltage Range: 4.5 V to 18 V
•Output Voltage Range: 0.76 V to 7 V
•Highly Efficient Integrated FETs Optimized
for Lower Duty Cycle Applications
– 100 mΩ (High-Side) and 70 mΩ (Low-Side)
•High Efficiency, Less Than 10 μA at shutdown
•High Initial Bandgap Reference Accuracy
•Adjustable Soft Start
•Prebiased Soft Start
•700-kHz Switching Frequency (fSW)
•Cycle-By-Cycle Overcurrent Limit
The TPS54327 device is an adaptive on-time DCAP2™modesynchronousbuckconverter.
TheTPS54327 enables system designers to complete
the suite of various end equipment’s power bus
regulators with a cost effective, low component count,
low standby current solution. The main control loop
for the TPS54327 uses the D-CAP2 mode control
which provides a fast transient response with no
external compensation components. The TPS54327
also has a proprietary circuit that enables the device
to adopt to both low equivalent series resistance
(ESR) output capacitors, such as POSCAP or SPCAP, and ultra-low ESR ceramic capacitors. The
device operates from 4.5-V to 18-V VIN input. The
output voltage can be programmed between 0.76 V
and 7 V. The device also features an adjustable soft
start time. The TPS54327 is available in the 8-pin
DDA package and 10-pin DRC, and is designed to
operate from –40°C to 85°C.
TPS54327
2Applications
Device Information
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•Wide Range of Applications for Low VoltagePART NUMBERPACKAGEBODY SIZE (NOM)
System
– Digital TV Power SupplyVSON (10)3.00 mm × 3.00 mm
– High Definition Blu-ray Disc™ Players
– Networking Home Terminal
TPS54327
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the data sheet.
HSOP (8)4.89 mm × 3.90 mm
– Digital Set Top Box (STB)
Simplified SchematicTPS54327 Transient Response
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An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision B (January 2012) to Revision CPage
•Added Pin Configuration and Functions section, ESD Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device Functional
Modes, Application and Implementation section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device
and Documentation Support section, and Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section .............................. 1
•Removed Ordering Information table .................................................................................................................................... 1
Changes from Revision A (October 2011) to Revision BPage
•Removed (SWIFT™) from the data sheet title ....................................................................................................................... 1
•Added "and 10-pin DRC" to the DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................... 1
•Added the DRC-10 Pin package pin out ................................................................................................................................ 3
•Changed the VBST(vs SW) MAX value From: 6V to 6.5V in the Abs Max Ratings table ..................................................... 4
•Changed the VBST(vs SW) MAX value From: 5.7V to 6V in the ROC table......................................................................... 4
•Changed UVLO MIn Value From: 0.19 V To: 0.17 V............................................................................................................. 5
•Added Added a conditions statement "VIN = 12 V, TA = 25°C" to the TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS............................... 6
•Changed Figure 10 title From: 1.05-V, 50-mA to 2-A LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE To: 1.05-V, 0-A to 3-A LOAD
•Changed Figure 12 Figure Title From: (IO= 2 A) To: (IO= 3 A)........................................................................................... 12
•Changed Figure 13 Figure Title From: (IO= 2 A) To: (IO= 3 A)........................................................................................... 12
EN11IEnable input control. Active high.
VFB22IConverter feedback input. Connect to output voltage with feedback resistor divider.
VREG533O
SS44OSoft-start control. An external capacitor should be connected to GND.
GND55G
SW66, 7OSwitch node connection between high-side NFET and low-side NFET.
VBST78Ibetween VBST and SW pins. An internal diode is connected between VREG5 and
VIN89, 10PInput voltage supply pin.
PowerPADBack side—G
Exposed
thermal—Back sideG
pad
TYPEDESCRIPTION
5.5 V power supply output. A capacitor (typical 1 µF) should be connected to GND.
VREG5 is not active when EN is low.
Ground pin. Power ground return for switching circuit. Connect sensitive SS and VFB
returns to GND at a single point.
Supply input for the high-side FET gate drive circuit. Connect 0.1µF capacitor
VBST.
PowerPAD of the package. Must be soldered to achieve appropriate dissipation. Must
be connected to GND.
Thermal pad of the package. PGND power ground return of internal low-side FET.
Must be soldered to achieve appropriate dissipation.
Voltage from GND to thermal pad, V
Operating junction temperature, T
Storage temperature, T
(1) Stresses beyond those listed under 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 OperatingConditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
VREG5–0.36.5V
GND–0.30.3V
diff
J
stg
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MINMAXUNIT
–0.20.2V
–40150°C
–55150°C
6.2 ESD Ratings
V
(ESD)
Electrostatic dischargeV
Human body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
Charged-device model (CDM), per JEDEC specification JESD22-C101
(1) JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
(2) JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
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(2)
6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
The TPS54327 device is a 3-A synchronous step-down (buck) converter with two integrated N-channel
MOSFETs. It operates using D-CAP2 mode control. The fast transient response of D-CAP2 control reduces the
output capacitance required to meet a specific level of performance. Proprietary internal circuitry allows the use
of low ESR output capacitors including ceramic and special polymer types.
7.2 Functional Block Diagram
7.3 Feature Description
7.3.1 PWM Operation
The main control loop of the TPS54327 is an adaptive ON-time pulse width modulation (PWM) controller that
supports a proprietary D-CAP2 mode control. D-CAP2 mode control combines constant on-time control with an
internal compensation circuit for pseudo-fixed frequency and low external component count configuration with
both low ESR and ceramic output capacitors. It is stable even with virtually no ripple at the output.
At the beginning of each cycle, the high-side MOSFET is turned on. This MOSFET is turned off after internal one
shot timer expires. This one shot is set by the converter input voltage, VIN, and the output voltage, VO, to
maintain a pseudo-fixed frequency over the input voltage range, hence it is called adaptive on-time control. The
one-shot timer is reset and the high-side MOSFET is turned on again when the feedback voltage falls below the
reference voltage. An internal ramp is added to reference voltage to simulate output ripple, eliminating the need
for ESR induced output ripple from D-CAP2 mode control.
7.3.2 PWM Frequency and Adaptive ON-Time Control
TPS54327 uses an adaptive on-time control scheme and does not have a dedicated on-board oscillator. The
TPS54327 runs with a pseudo-constant frequency of 700 kHz by using the input voltage and output voltage to
set the on-time one-shot timer. The on-time is inversely proportional to the input voltage and proportional to the
output voltage, therefore, when the duty ratio is VOUT/VIN, the frequency is constant.
7.3.3 Soft-Start and Prebiased Soft-Start
The soft start function is adjustable. When the EN pin becomes high, 2-μA current begins charging the capacitor
which is connected from the SS pin to GND. Smooth control of the output voltage is maintained during start up.
The equation for the slow start time is shown in Equation 1. VFB voltage is 0.765 V and SS pin source current is
2 μA.
(1)
The TPS54327 contains a unique circuit to prevent current from being pulled from the output during start-up if the
output is prebiased. When the soft-start commands a voltage higher than the prebias level (internal soft start
becomes greater than feedback voltage VFB), the controller slowly activates synchronous rectification by starting
the first low side FET gate driver pulses with a narrow on-time. It then increments that on-time on a cycle-bycycle basis until it coincides with the time dictated by (1-D), where D is the duty cycle of the converter. This
scheme prevents the initial sinking of the prebias output, and ensure that the out voltage (VO) starts and ramps
up smoothly into regulation and the control loop is given time to transition from prebiased start-up to normal
mode operation.
7.3.4 Current Protection
The output overcurrent protection (OCP) is implemented using a cycle-by-cycle valley detect control circuit. The
switch current is monitored by measuring the low-side FET switch voltage between the SW pin and GND. This
voltage is proportional to the switch current. To improve accuracy, the voltage sensing is temperature
compensated.
During the on time of the high-side FET switch, the switch current increases at a linear rate determined by Vin,
Vout, the on-time and the output inductor value. During the on time of the low-side FET switch, this current
decreases linearly. The average value of the switch current is the load current I
. The TPS54327 constantly
OUT
monitors the low-side FET switch voltage, which is proportional to the switch current, during the low-side on-time.
If the measured voltage is above the voltage proportional to the current limit, an internal counter is incremented
per each SW cycle and the converter maintains the low-side switch on until the measured voltage is below the
voltage corresponding to the current limit at which time the switching cycle is terminated and a new switching
cycle begins. In subsequent switching cycles, the on-time is set to a fixed value and the current is monitored in
the same manner. If the overcurrent condition exists for 7 consecutive switching cycles, the internal OCL
threshold is set to a lower level, reducing the available output current. When a switching cycle occurs where the
switch current is not above the lower OCL threshold, the counter is reset and the OCL limit is returned to the
higher value.
There are some important considerations for this type of overcurrent protection. The load current one half of the
peak-to-peak inductor current higher than the overcurrent threshold. Also when the current is being limited, the
output voltage tends to fall as the demanded load current may be higher than the current available from the
converter. This may cause the output voltage to fall. When the overcurrent condition is removed, the output
voltage will return to the regulated value. This protection is nonlatching.
Undervoltage lock out protection (UVLO) monitors the voltage of the V
pin. When the V
REG5
voltage is lower
REG5
than UVLO threshold voltage, the TPS54327 is shut off. This is protection is non-latching.
7.3.6 Thermal Shutdown
TPS54327 monitors the temperature of itself. If the temperature exceeds the threshold value (typically 165°C),
the device is shut off. This is non-latch protection.
7.4 Device Functional Modes
7.4.1 Normal Operation
When the input voltage is above the UVLO threshold and the EN voltage is above the enable threshold, the
TPS54327 device operates in normal switching mode. Normal continuous conduction mode(CCM) occurs when
the minimum switch current is above 0 A. In CM, the TPS54327 device operates at a quasi-fixed frequency of
650 kHz.
7.4.2 Forced CCM Operation
When the TPS54327 device is in normal CCM operating mode and switch current falls below 0 A, the device
begins operating in forced CCM.