High‐Efficiency Variable Gate MOSFET Driver
CHL8550
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
Ideal for Server Memory applications using +5V
The CHL8550 MOSFET driver is a high‐efficiency gate driver
which can switch both high‐side and low‐side N‐channel
external MOSFETs in a synchronous buck converter. It is
intended for use with IR Digital PWM controllers to provide
a total voltage regulator (VR) solution for today’s advanced
computing applications.
Separate HVCC and LVCC capable of drive voltages
from 4.0 to 13.2V for optimal system efficiency
Adjustable thermal warning flag for phase‐by‐
phase thermal protection
Large drivers designed to drive 3nF in < 10ns with
any voltage from 5V to 12V (typ) supplied to the
HVCC and LVCC pins
The CHL8550 driver is capable of rapidly switching large
MOSFETs with low Rdson and large input capacitance used
in high‐efficiency designs. It is uniquely designed to
operate from a 5V source, minimizing load current.
It also has separate HVCC and LVCC drive inputs, capable
of 4.0V to 13.2V operation. Used in conjunction with IR’s
Variable Gate Drive controller feature, or a 5V standby
source in sleep mode, maximum power stage efficiency
can be attained.
Low‐side driver – 2A source/4A sink
High‐side driver – 2A source/2A sink
Transitions times & Propagation delays < 10ns
Integrated bootstrap diode
Capable of high switching frequencies from 200kHz
up to greater than 1MHz
Compatible with IR’s patented Active Tri‐Level
(ATL) PWM for fastest response to transient
overshoot
The CHL8550 has a unique circuit which maintains drive
strength to the external MOSFETs regardless of the drive
voltage, insuring fast switching even at 5V as the drive
voltage. The integrated boot diode reduces external
component count. The CHL8550 also features an adaptive
non‐overlap control for shoot‐through protection.
Non‐overlap and under voltage protection
Thermally enhanced 10‐pin DFN package
Lead free RoHS compliant package
Low Quiescent power to optimize efficiency
The CHL8550 is configured to drive both the high‐ and
low‐side switches from the patented IR fast Active Tri‐Level
(ATL) PWM signal, which will optimize the turn off time of
individual phases, optimizing transient performance.
APPLICATIONS
Multiphase synchronous buck converter for Server
CPUs and DDR Memory VR solutions
High efficiency and compact VRM
Optimized for Sleep state S3 systems using +5VSB
Notebook Computer and Graphics VR solutions
BASIC APPLICATION
PIN DIAGRAM
Figure 1: CHL8550 Basic Application Circuit
Figure 2: CHL8550 Package Top View
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December 6, 2011 | FINAL | V1.05