MIC2808
RF PA Power Management IC
2MHz, 600mA DC/DC w/DAC Input and
Bypass Switch, Dual Low Noise
200mA/30mA LDO Regulators
General Description
Features
The MIC2808 integrates a high performance 600mA
DC/DC step down regulator intended for powering a power
amplifier (PA) in a mobile phone with dual low noise low
dropout (LDO) regulators for the rest of the RF section.
Optimized for low noise performance, the MIC2808
improves efficiency in the handset without compromising
quality.
• 2.7V to 5.5V input voltage range
• Stable with ceramic output capacitors
• Tiny 16-pin 2.0mm x 2.5mm TMLF® Package
• Thermal shutdown protection
• Current limit protection
RF PA Power Supply DC/DC Regulator
• Adjustable output power supply – DAC controlled
The MIC2808 has a 2MHz, constant frequency pulse width
modulated (PWM) DC/DC regulator designed for low noise
operation and high efficiency. The output voltage (VOUT) is
variable from 0.3V to the input voltage (VIN), adjustable
–
VOUT = VDAC x 3
• Bypass mode operation
–
–
Internal 95mꢀ switch between PVIN and OUT pins
VDAC > 1.2V
from 0.3V to 3.6V through a DAC input when VIN > VOUT
.
The regulator will work in a 100% duty cycle mode to offer
maximum power and efficiency in the application. In
addition to 100% duty cycle, the DC/DC regulator has a
bypass mode of operation where the input voltage node
(PVIN pin) is shorted to the output voltage node (OUT pin)
through a 95mΩ switch.
• Up to 600mA output current in PWM mode
• 100% duty cycle operation for maximum efficiency
• Tiny 4.7µH, 1µF output inductor and capacitor
• Low-noise 2MHz PWM operation
• >90% efficiency
Dual Low Noise Low Dropout Regulators
• High accuracy – ±2% over temperature
• High PSRR – greater than 70dB
• Very low output noise – 32µVrms
• LDO1 – 200mA output current capability
• LDO2 – 30mA output current capability
The integrated dual low noise low dropout regulators are
optimized for high PSRR capability and fast turn-on times.
The constant frequency DC/DC regulator along with dual
low noise LDO regulators enables a very quiet and
efficient solution for mobile applications.
The MIC2808 is a µCap design, operating with small
ceramic output capacitors and inductors for stability,
reducing required board space and component cost and it
is available in the tiny 2.0mm x 2.5mm TMLF® package.
Applications
• CDMA2000 mobile phones
• UMTS/WCDMA mobile phones
• WiMAX/Wibro modules
Data sheets and support documentation can be found on
Micrel’s web site at: www.micrel.com.
• WiFi modules
• Power amplifier modules (PAMs) with linear PAs
Typical Application
DC/DC Output Voltage
vs. DAC Voltage
4.5
V
OUT
= 4.2V
= 100mA
IN
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
I
0.1 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5
DAC VOLTAGE (V)
CDMA2000/WCDMA RF Power Supply Circuit
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
M9999-071709-A
July 2009