FAN5910
DC−DC – LDO−Assist
The LDO−assist function maintains output regulation
when V approaches V , enables fast transition times
under heavy loads, and minimizes PCB space by enabling a
smaller inductor to be employed by using the LDO to
provide a portion of the necessary load current.
The LDO−assist function limits the maximum current that
the DC−DC may supply by shunting current away from the
DC−DC under heavy loads and high duty cycles. In addition,
the LDO−assist enables a seamless transition into 100%
duty cycle, ensuring both low output ripple and constant
output regulation. Since the LDO−assist function limits the
maximum current supplied by the DC−DC, PCB area is
minimized by enabling a lower current capable, and thus
smaller form factor, inductor to be used.
VOUT + 2.5 VCON
(eq. 1)
The FAN5910 provides regulated V
only if V
CON
OUT
IN
OUT
falls within the typical range from 0.16 V to 1.44 V. This
allows V to be adjusted between 0.4 V and 3.6 V. If
OUT
V
is less than 0.16 V, V
is clamped to 0.40 V. In
CON
OUT
Auto PFM/PWM Mode, the FAN5910 automatically
switches between PFM and PWM. In Forced PWM Mode
(MODE = 0), the FAN5910 automatically switches into
PWM Mode.
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
DC−DC – Sleep Mode
The Sleep Mode minimizing current while enabling rapid
return to regulation. Sleep Mode is entered when V
is
CON
Sleep Mode
held below 70 mV for at least 40 ms. In this mode, current
consumption is reduced to under 50 mA. Sleep Mode is
1.5
DCDC Mode
1.0
exited after ~12 ms when V
is set above 125 mV.
CON
DCDC+LDO-Assist
0.5
0.0
Application Information
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8
1
1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8
2
Figure 26 illustrates the FAN5910 in a GSM / EDGE /
WCDMA transmitter configuration, driving multiple GSM
/ EDGE and 3G/3.5G and 4G PAs. Figure 27 presents a
timing diagram designed to meet GSM specifications.
VCON[V]
Figure 25. Output Voltage vs. Control Voltage
The FAN5910 is designed to support fast voltage
transients when configured for GSM/EDGE applications
(MODE=0). Figure 28 shows a timing diagram for
WCDMA applications.
DC Output Voltage
The output voltage is determined by V
external DAC or voltage reference:
provided by an
CON
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