MIC2182
Micrel
MIC2182
High-Efficiency Synchronous Buck Controller
General Description
Features
Micrel’s MIC2182 is a synchronous buck (step-down) switch-
ing regulator controller. An all N-channel synchronous archi-
tecture and powerful output drivers allow up to a 20A output
current capabilty. The PWM and skip-mode control scheme
allows efficiency to exceed 95% over a wide range of load
current, making it ideal for battery powered applications, as
well as high current distributed power supplies.
• 4.5V to 32V Input voltage range
• 1.25V to 6V Output voltage range
• 95% efficiency
• 300kHz oscillator frequency
• Current sense blanking
• 5Ω impedance MOSFET Drivers
• Drives N-channel MOSFETs
• 600µA typical quiescent current (skip-mode)
The MIC2182 operates from a 4.5V to 32V input and can
operate with a maximum duty cycle of 86% for use in low-
dropout conditions. It also features a shutdown mode that
reduces quiescent current to 0.1µA.
• Logic controlled micropower shutdown (I < 0.1µA)
• Current-mode control
Q
• Cycle-by-cycle current limiting
• Built-in undervoltage protection
• Adjustable undervoltage lockout
• Easily synchronizable
• Precision 1.245V reference output
• 0.6% total regulation
• 16-pin SOP and SSOP packages
• Frequency foldback overcurrent protection
• Sustained short-circuit protection at any input voltage
• 20A output current capability
The MIC2182 achieves high efficiency over a wide output
current range by automatically switching between PWM and
skip mode. Skip-mode operation enables the converter to
maintain high efficiency at light loads by turning off circuitry
pertaining to PWM operation, reducing the no-load supply
current from 1.6mA to 600µA. The operating mode is inter-
nally selected according to the output load conditions. Skip
mode can be defeated by pulling the PWM pin low which
reduces noise and RF interference.
Applications
The MIC2182 is available in a 16-pin SOP (small-outline
package) and SSOP (shrink small-outline package) with an
operating range from –40°C to +85°C.
• DC power distribution systems
• Notebook and subnotebook computers
• PDAs and mobile communicators
• Wireless modems
• Battery-operated equipment
Typical Application
C11
22uf
35V
VIN
D2
MIC2182-3.3BSM
4.5V to 30V*
11 SD103BWS
10
VIN
VDD
C9
4.7µF
16V
x2
C5
0.1µF
R7
14
BST
C6
0.1µF
100k
6
16
L1
EN/UVLO HSD
Q2*
VOUT
3.3V/4A
R2
0.02Ω
10µH
Si4884
2
15
13
12
8
PWM
VSW
LSD
C4
C7
D1
B140
1nF
Q1*
220uf
Si4884
10V ×2
1
3
5
SS
PGND
CSH
GND
COMP
SYNC
C13, 1nF
R1
2k
9
C3
0.1µF
VOUT
VREF
7
* 30V maximum input voltage limit is due
to standard 30V MOSFET selection.
C2
2.2nF
SGND
C1
0.1µF
See “Application Information” section for
5V to 3.3V/10A and other circuits.
4
GND
4.5V–30V* to 3.3V/4A Converter
Micrel, Inc. • 1849 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
M9999-042204
April 22, 2004
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