MIC2101/02
38V, Synchronous Buck Controllers
Featuring Adaptive On-Time Control
Hyper Speed Control Family
General Description
Features
Hyper Speed Control architecture enables:
- High Delta V operation (VIN = 38V and VOUT = 1.2V)
- Any Capacitor stable
The
Micrel MIC2101/02
are constant-frequency,
synchronous buck controllers featuring a unique adaptive
ON-time control architecture. The MIC2101/02 operates
over an input supply range from 4.5V to 38V and can be
used to supply up to 15A of output current. The output
voltage is adjustable down to 0.8V with a guaranteed
accuracy of ±1%. The device operates with programmable
switching frequency from 200kHz to 600kHz.
4.5V to 38V input voltage
0.8V reference voltage with ±1% accuracy
200kHz to 600kHz, programmable switching frequency
Hyper Light Load Control (MIC2101)
Hyper Speed Control (MIC2102)
Enable input and Power Good output
Built-in 5V regulator for single-supply operation
Programmable current limit and fold-back “hiccup”
mode short-circuit protection
5ms internal soft-start, internal compensation, and
thermal shutdown
Micrel’s Hyper Light Load™ architecture provides the same
high-efficiency and ultra-fast transient response as the Hyper
Speed Control architecture under the medium to heavy loads,
but also maintains high efficiency under light load conditions
by transitioning to variable frequency, discontinuous-mode
operation.
The MIC2101/02 offers a full suite of protection features to
ensure protection of the IC during fault conditions. These
include undervoltage lockout to ensure proper operation
under power-sag conditions, internal soft-start to reduce
inrush current, fold-back current limit, “hiccup” mode short-
circuit protection and thermal shutdown.
Supports safe start-up into a pre-biased output
–40C to +125C junction temperature range
Available in 16-pin 3mm x 3mm MLF® package
All support documentation can be found on Micrel’s web
site at: www.micrel.com.
Applications
Distributed power systems
Networking/telecom Infrastructure
Printers, scanners, graphic cards, and video cards
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Typical Application
MIC2101 Efficiency (VIN = 12V)
vs. Output Current (MIC2101)
100
5.0V
3.3V
90
2.5V
1.8V
80
1.5V
1.2V
1.0V
0.9V
0.8V
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
fSW = 600kHz (CCM)
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
MIC2101/02 Wide Input, Hyper Light Load Buck Converter
Hyper Speed Control, Hyper Light Load, and Any Capacitor are trademarks of Micrel, Inc.
MLF and MicroLeadFrame are registered trademarks of Amkor Technology, Inc.
Micrel Inc. • 2180 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel +1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
M9999-080712-A
August 2012