NCP4200
Programmable Multi-Phase
Synchronous Buck
Converter with PMBus
The NCP4200 is an integrated power control IC with a PMBus
interface. It combines a highly efficient, multi−phase, synchronous
buck switching regulator controller with a PMBus interface, which
enables digital programming of key system parameters to optimize
system performance and provide feedback to the system.
It uses an internal 8−bit DAC to read a Voltage Identification (VID)
code directly from the processor, which is used to set the output
voltage between 0.375 V and 1.6 V.
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QFN40 6x6
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40
This device uses a multi−mode PWM architecture to drive the
logic−level outputs at a programmable switching frequency that can
be optimized for VR size and efficiency. The NCP4200 can be
programmed to provide 2−, 3−, or 4−phase operation, allowing for the
construction of up to four complementary buck−switching stages. The
NCP4200 supports PSI, which is a Power Save Mode.
MARKING DIAGRAM
NCP4200
AWLYYWWG
The NCP4200 includes a PMBus interface which can be used to
program system set points such as voltage offset, load−line and phase
balance and output voltage. Key system performance data, such as
CPU current, CPU voltage, and power and fault conditions can also be
read back over the PMBus from the NCP4200.
A
WL
= Assembly Location
= Wafer Lot
YYWW = Date Code
The NCP4200 is specified over the extended commercial
temperature range of 0°C to +85°C and is available in a 40 Lead QFN
package.
G
= Pb−Free Package
PIN ASSIGNMENT
Features
• Selectable 2−, 3−, or 4−Phase Operation at Up to 1.5 MHz per Phase
• PMBus Interface − Enables Digital Programmability of Set Points
and Read−back of Monitored Values
VCC3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
30
29
28
VCC
PWM1
PWM2
PIN 1
INDICATOR
ALERT
FAULT
SDA
SCL
EN
GND
IMON
IREF
• Logic−Level PWM Outputs for Interface to External High Power
Drivers
27 PWM3
26 PWM4
25 SW1
24 SW2
23 SW3
22 SW4
NCP4200
• Fast−Enhanced PWM for Excellent Load Transient Performance
TOP VIEW
• Active Current Balancing Between All Output Phases
• Built−In Power−Good/Crowbar Blanking Supports On−The−Fly
21
OD1
(OTF) VID Code Changes
RT 10
• Digitally Programmable 0.375 V to 1.6 V Output Supports Both
VR11 and VR11.1 Specifications
• Programmable Short−Circuit Protection with Programmable
Latchoff Delay
• Supports PSI – Power Saving Mode During Light Loads
ORDERING INFORMATION
Applications
†
Device*
NCP4200MNR2G
Package
Shipping
• Desktop PC Power Supplies for VRM Modules
QFN40
2500/Tape & Reel
*The “G’ suffix indicates Pb−Free package.
†For information on tape and reel specifications,
including part orientation and tape sizes, please
refer to our Tape and Reel Packaging Specifications
Brochure, BRD8011/D.
© Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, 2009
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Publication Order Number:
September, 2009 − Rev. 0
NCP4200/D