ADP3188
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Test Circuits....................................................................................... 5
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 6
Pin Configuration and Function DescriptionS ............................ 7
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 8
Theory of Operation ........................................................................ 9
Start-Up Sequence........................................................................ 9
Master Clock Frequency.............................................................. 9
Output Voltage Differential Sensing .......................................... 9
Output Current Sensing .............................................................. 9
Active Impedance Control Mode............................................. 10
Current-Control Mode and Thermal Balance........................ 10
Voltage Control Mode................................................................ 10
Soft Start ...................................................................................... 10
Current-Limit, Short-Circuit, and Latch-Off Protection...... 11
Dynamic VID.............................................................................. 11
Power Good Monitoring ........................................................... 12
Output Crowbar ......................................................................... 13
Output Enable and UVLO ........................................................ 13
Application Information................................................................ 15
Setting the Clock Frequency ..................................................... 15
Soft Start and Current-Limit Latch-Off Delay Times ........... 15
Inductor Selection ...................................................................... 15
Designing an Inductor............................................................... 16
Selecting a Standard Inductor .............................................. 16
Output Droop Resistance.......................................................... 16
Inductor DCR Temperature Correction ................................. 17
Output Offset .............................................................................. 17
COUT Selection ............................................................................. 18
Power MOSFETs......................................................................... 18
Ramp Resistor Selection............................................................ 20
COMP Pin Ramp ....................................................................... 20
Current-Limit Setpoint.............................................................. 20
Feedback Loop Compensation Design.................................... 20
CIN Selection and Input Current di/dt Reduction.................. 22
Tuning the ADP3188 ................................................................. 23
DC Loadline Setting .............................................................. 23
AC Loadline Setting............................................................... 24
Layout and Component Placement.............................................. 26
General Recommendations....................................................... 26
Power Circuitry Recommendations ........................................ 26
Signal Circuitry Recommendations......................................... 26
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 27
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 27
REVISION HISTORY
4/05—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Figure 10.........................................................................14
Changes to Ordering Guide .............................................................27
4/04—Revision 0: Initial Version
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