AS1322
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Data Sheet
8 Detailed Description
The AS1322/AS1322B can operate from a single-cell input voltage (VIN) below 1V, and feature fixed frequency
(1.2MHz) and current mode PWM control for exceptional line- and load-regulation. With low RDS(ON) and gate charge
internal NMOS and PMOS switches, the devices maintain high-efficiency from light to heavy loads.
Modern portable devices frequently spend extended time in low-power or standby modes, switching to high power-
drain only when certain functions are enabled. The AS1322A and the AS1322B are ideal for portable devices since
they maintain high-power conversion efficiency over a wide output power range, thus increasing battery life in these
types of devices.
In addition to high-efficiency at moderate and heavy loads, the AS1322A includes an automatic powersave mode that
improves efficiency of the power converter at light loads. The powersave mode is initiated if the output load current
falls below a factory programmed threshold (see Figure 3 on page 5).
Note: The AS1322B does not support powersave mode and provides continuous operation at light loads, eliminating
low-frequency VOUT ripple at the expense of light load efficiency.
Figure 15. Block Diagram
L1
4.7µH
1
SW
1.5V
Single
Cell
6
Start Up
OSC
2.3V
–
+
3.3V
Output
VOUT
Good
VIN
A
B
A/B
MUX
5
CIN
1µF
VOUT
PWM
Control
0.45Ω
0.35Ω
Sync Drive
Control
R1
1.02MΩ
CFF*
Current
Sense
1.2MHz
Ramp
Generator
Σ
Slope
Compensator
1%
AS1322
COUT
4.7µF
+
3
PWM
Comp
–
–
–
FB
gm Error
Amp
+
RC
4
Shutdown
Control
Shutdown
80kΩ
CC
CP2
2.5pF
R2
640kΩ
1%
SHDNN
1.23V
Ref
Powersave
Operation
Control
150pF
Powersave
2
GND
* Optional
Low-Voltage Start-Up
The AS1322 requires VIN of only 0.85V (typ) or higher to start up. The low-voltage start-up circuitry controls the internal
NMOS switch up to a maximum peak inductor current of 850mA (typ), with 1.5ms (approx.) off-time during start-up,
allowing the devices to start up into an output load.
With a VOUT > 2.3V, the start-up circuitry is disabled and normal fixed-frequency PWM operation is initiated. In this
mode, the AS1322 operates independent of VIN, allowing extended operating time as the battery can drop to several
tenths of a volt without affecting output regulation. The limiting factor for the application is the ability of the battery to
supply sufficient energy to the output.
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