SVFA0510S Series
6.0 TECHNICAL NOTES
Please note that many of these functions are also demonstrated in detail on the VPT website in the
form of technical video labs.
6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
6.1.1 Topology Description
The SVFA0510S Series is a non-isolated, fixed-frequency, radiation-hardened, synchronous buck converter. It operates from a 5 V
input and provides a stepped-down, precisely regulated, programmable output voltage at very-high efficiency. The SVFA0510S is
optimized for low voltage point of load applications.
6.1.2 External Components
The SVFA0510S Series has internal input and output capacitors. To meet the performance specifications in Section 3.2, a minimum
additional 100 µF tantalum input decoupling capacitor is required. The SVFA0510S is stable with no load capacitance. Additional output
capacitance is allowed up to the maximum listed in Section 3.2.
6.1.3 Source Impedance
The impedance of the 5 V input source can interact with the point of load converter and can affect performance. High source
impedance is often caused by a long input cable or other components added in series with the input. In some cases, additional input
capacitance will be needed to stabilize the system.
6.2 FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
1
+VIN
6.2.1 On/Off Control (Inhibit)
The INH (Inhibit) pin is a control pin referenced to COM. The INH pin must be driven
using an open-collector or open-drain configuration. Pulling the INH pin low disables
the converter output. Leaving INH open enables the output, allowing the converter to
47K
3
INH
operate normally. The pin must be pulled below 1.5 V to disable the output. An
OPTIONAL
CAPACITOR
optional capacitor from INH to COM may be used to delay turn-on. The INH pin should
be left open if not used.
2
COM
6.2.2 Adjusting the Output Voltage (TRIM)
The output voltage of the converter is set with an external resistor connected from the TRIM pin to the COM pin. This resistor must
have a tolerance of 1% or better to achieve an accurate output voltage. The default output voltage with the TRIM pin left open is 0.8 V.
+VOUT
SVFA0510S
+Vout (V)
Rtrim (Ω)
None
205k
100
30K
0.8
+SENSE
TRIM
0.9
1.0
99.9k
47.4k
24.9k
15.9k
13.9k
12.4k
7.25k
5.4k
1.2
1.5
-
1.8
5.1K
+
1.9
2.0
2.5
R-TRIM
210K
+
0.7 V
2.8
-
3.0
4.44k
3.30k
2.98k
COM
3.3
3.4
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