ISL6444
®
Data Sheet
May 2002
FN9069.1
Dual PWM Controller with DDR Memory
Option for Gateway Applications
Features
• Provides regulated output voltage in the range 0.9V–5.5V
- High efficiency over wide load range
The ISL6444 PWM controller provides high efficiency and
regulation for two output voltages adjustable in the range from
0.9V to 5.5V that are required to power I/O, chip-sets, and
memory banks in high-performance notebook computers,
PDAs, and Internet appliances.
- Synchronous buck converter with hysteretic operation at
light load
• Complete DDR memory power solution
- VTT tracks VDDQ/2
- VDDQ/2 buffered reference output
• No current-sense resistor required
Synchronous rectification and hysteretic operation at light
loads contribute to a high efficiency over a wide range of
loads. The hysteretic mode of operation can be disabled
separately on each PWM converter if continuous conduction
operation is desired for all load levels. Efficiency is even
- Uses MOSFET’s R
DS(ON)
- Optional current-sense resistor for precision overcurrent
• Undervoltage lock-out on VCC pin
• Dual mode operation
further enhanced by using MOSFET’s R
sense component.
as a current
DS(ON)
- Operates directly from battery 5.0-24V input
- Operates from 3.3V or 5V system rail
• Excellent dynamic response
Feed-forward ramp modulation, current mode control
scheme, and internal feed-back compensation provide fast
response to load transients. Out-of-phase operation with a
180o phase shift reduces the input current ripple.
- Combined voltage feed-forward and current mode
control
• Power-good signal for each channel
• 300kHz switching frequency
The controller can be transformed in a complete DDR
memory power supply solution by activating a DDR pin. In
DDR mode of operation one of the channels tracks the
output voltage of another channel and provides output
current sink and source capability–features essential for
proper powering of DDR chips. The buffered reference
voltage required by this type of memory is also provided.
- Out-of-phase operation for reduced input ripple
- In-phase operation in DDR mode for reduced channel
interference
- Out-of-phase operation with 90o phase shift for two-
stage conversion in DDR mode
Applications
The ISL6444 monitors the output voltages. Each PWM
controller generates a PGOOD (power good) signal when
the soft-start is completed and the output is within ±10% of
the set point.
•
Residential and Enterprise Gateways
• DSL Modems
• Routers and Switchers
A built-in overvoltage protection prevents output voltage
from going above 115% of the set point. Normal operation
automatically restores when the overvoltage conditions go
away. Undervoltage protection latches the chip off when
either output drops below 75% of its set value after the soft-
start sequence for this output is completed. An adjustable
overcurrent function monitors the output current by sensing
the voltage drop across the lower MOSFET. If precision
current-sensing is required, an external current-sense
resistor may optionally be used.
Pinout
ISL6444 (SSOP-28)
VCC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GND
LGATE1
PGND1
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
LGATE2
PGND2
PHASE2
UGATE2
PHASE1
UGATE1
BOOT1
BOOT2
ISEN2
EN2
ISEN1
EN1
The IC comes in a 28 lead SSOP package.
21
VOUT2
VSEN2
20
19
18
17
16
9
VOUT1
VSEN1
Ordering Information
10
o
PART NUMBER
TEMP. ( C)
PACKAGE
PKG. NO.
M28.15
OCSET2
SOFT2
OCSET1 11
12
ISL6444CA
-10 to 85
28 Ld SSOP
SOFT1
PG2/REF
13
14
DDR
VIN
ISL6444CA-T
-10 to 85
28 Ld SSOP
Taped and
Reeled
M28.15
15 PG1
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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