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ISL6377
FN8336
Rev 1.00
Nov 2, 2015
Multiphase PWM Regulator for AMD Fusion Desktop CPUs Using SVI 2.0
The ISL6377 is fully compliant with AMD Fusion™ SVI 2.0 and
Features
provides a complete solution for microprocessor and graphics
• Supports AMD SVI 2.0 serial data bus interface
processor core power. The ISL6377 controller supports two
Voltage Regulators (VRs) with three integrated gate drivers and
three optional external drivers for maximum flexibility. The Core
VR can be configured for 4-, 3-, 2-, or 1-phase operation while the
Northbridge VR supports 2- or 1-phase configurations. The two
VRs share a serial control bus to communicate with the AMD CPU
and achieve lower cost and smaller board area compared with
two-chip solutions.
- Serial VID clock frequency range 100kHz to 25MHz
• Dual output controller with integrated drivers
- Two dedicated core drivers
- One programmable driver for either core or Northbridge
• Precision voltage regulation
- 0.5% system accuracy over-temperature
- 0.5V to 1.55V in 6.25mV steps
- Enhanced load line accuracy
The PWM modulator is based on Intersil’s Robust Ripple
Regulator R3™ technology. Compared to traditional modulators,
the R3 modulator can automatically change switching frequency
for faster transient settling time during load transients and
improved light-load efficiency.
• Supports multiple current sensing methods
- Lossless inductor DCR current sensing
- Precision resistor current sensing
The ISL6377 has several other key features. Both outputs
support DCR current sensing with single NTC thermistor for
DCR temperature compensation or accurate resistor current
sensing. Both outputs utilize remote voltage sense, adjustable
switching frequency, OC protection and power-good.
• Programmable 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-phase for the core output and
1- or 2-phase for the Northbridge output
• Adaptive body diode conduction time reduction
• Superior noise immunity and transient response
• Output current and voltage telemetry
Applications
• AMD fusion CPU/GPU core power
• Differential remote voltage sensing
• Desktop computers
• High efficiency across entire load range
• Programmable slew rate
• Programmable VID offset and droop on both outputs
• Programmable switching frequency for both outputs
• Excellent dynamic current balance between phases
• Protection: OCP/WOC, OVP, PGOOD and thermal monitor
• Small footprint 48 Ld 6x6 QFN package
- Pb-free (RoHS compliant)
Core Performance
100
1.12
1.10
1.08
1.06
90
80
V
= 8V
IN
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
V
= 12V
IN
V
= 8V
IN
1.04
1.02
1.00
0.98
0.96
V
= 12V
IN
V
CORE = 1.1V
OUT
V
CORE = 1.1V
OUT
0
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
(A)
0
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
I
OUT
I
(A)
OUT
FIGURE 2. V
OUT
vs LOAD
FIGURE 1. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD
FN8336 Rev 1.00
Nov 2, 2015
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