MIC2111B
High-Performance, Multi-Mode,
Step-Down Controller
General Description
Features
Micrel’s MIC2111B is a programmable-frequency, valley-
current/voltage-mode PWM controller that provides the
control and protection features necessary for power
devices and drivers that use current sensing across the
inductor. The MIC2111B can provide single tri-state PWM
logic signal to work with either power-stage modules or
discrete driver and MOSFETs. The device has precision
enable and power-good (PG) functions for sequencing of
multiple power supplies. In addition, the solution is
compatible with intelligent power stages in a high-current,
step-down DC/DC converter.
• Single 3.3V or 5V supply
• Supports load currents up to 40A
• Programmable valley-current/voltage-mode PWM
architecture
• 3.3V logic PWM output compatible with power-stage
modules and DrMOS modules
• Single tri-state PWM output
• Programmable switching frequency: 200kHz to 2MHz.
• Differential remote sensing for output voltage and
inductor current
To optimize system size and system efficiency, the
MIC2111B frequency can be programmed from 200kHz to
2MHz. The device operates in power-saving mode at light
loads by reducing frequency. Optional outside audio range
operation is possible when the power-stage is configured
in light load mode. The solution uses differential current
sensing for better current-limit accuracy and a dedicated
differential amplifier for remote output sensing for accurate
output voltage control. The MIC2111B has a high-gain
transconductance amplifier for loop compensation.
External slope compensation can be added through a
resistor to avoid sub-harmonic oscillations. Other features
include programmable OCP, output OVP, and thermal
OTP protections. The MIC2111B offers Micrel’s proprietary
bi-directional, single wire fault communication for total
system protection.
• 0.6V reference voltage with total ±1% accuracy for
output
• Adjustable soft-start/soft-stop and pre-biased safe
startup.
• Supports light load and outside audio modes
• Programmable slope compensation and loop
compensation
• Enable input, power-good (PG) output for sequencing
• Programmable OCP, output OVP, thermal OTP, and
dedicated FAULTb pin for system safe startup/stop
• Internal thermal shutdown and UVLO
• –40°C to +125°C junction temperature range
• Available in 20-pin 3mm × 3mm TQFN package
Applications
The MIC2111B is available in a 20-pin 3mm × 3mm TQFN
package and has a junction temperature range of –40°C to
+125°C.
• Servers and work stations
• Routers, switches, networking/telecom infrastructure
• Printers, scanners, graphics and video cards
• High current, high-performance POLs
Datasheets and support documentation are available on
Micrel’s web site at: www.micrel.com.
Micrel Inc. • 2180 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel +1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
Revision 2.1
October 13, 2015