1MHz, 1% Accurate, 6A Internal Switch
Step-Down Regulators
fzESR = [1/(2π ✕ COUT RESR)] = [1/(2 ✕ π ✕ 94 ✕10-6 ✕
0.005)] = 339kHz.
For a 0.68µH output inductor, choose the closed-loop
unity-gain crossover frequency (fc) at 120kHz.
Determine the switching regulator DC gain:
GDC = gmc ✕ ROUT = 18.2 ✕ 0.3 = 5.46
then:
RC = (VOUT ✕ fC)/(gmEA ✕ VFB ✕ GDC ✕ fpLOAD) =
(1.8 ✕ 120kHz)/(50 ✕ 10-6 ✕ 0.8 ✕ 5.46 ✕ 5.554kHz) ≈
178kΩ (1%)
CC = (COUT ✕ ROUT)/RC =(94µF ✕ 0.3)/178kΩ ≈ 156pF,
choose CC = 100pF, 10%
Output Inductor: 0.68µH/12A, 5mΩ ESR (max), Coilcraft
DO3316P-681HC
Output Capacitor C5: 2XJMK432BJ476MM
Input Capacitor C1: LMK432BJ226MM
VCC = 3.3V OR 5V
C4
1µF
VIN = 2.5V
R1
10Ω
C1
3 x 22µF
C6
0.1µF
IN
BST
IN
IN MAX1945R LX
MAX1945S LX
IN
LX
VDD
LX
VCC
LX
LX
CTL1
LX
CTL2
LX
SYNCOUT
FB
SYNC
RC
178kΩ
COMP
REF
FBSEL
CC
100pF
GND
D1
C3
0.1µF
L1
0.68µF
1.8V, 6A
C5
2 x 47µF
C4
0.22µF
PGND
PC Board Layout
Considerations
Careful PC board layout is critical to achieve clean and
stable operation. The switching power stage requires
particular attention. Follow these guidelines for good
PC board layout:
1) Place decoupling capacitors as close to the IC as
possible. Keep power ground plane (connected to
PGND) and signal ground plane (connected to
GND) separate. Star connect both ground plane at
output capacitor.
2) Connect input and output capacitors to the power
ground plane; connect all other capacitors to the
signal ground plane.
3) Keep the high-current paths as short and wide as
possible. Keep the path of switching current short
and minimize the loop area formed by the high-side
MOSFET, the low side MOSFET, and the input
capacitors. Avoid vias in the switching paths.
4) Connect IN, LX, and PGND separately to a large
copper area to help cool the IC to further improve
efficiency and long-term reliability.
5) Ensure all feedback connections are short and
direct. Place the feedback resistors as close to the
IC as possible.
6) Route high-speed switching nodes away from sen-
sitive analog areas (FB, COMP).
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 5000
PROCESS: BiCMOS
Figure 3. Typical Application Circuit with all ceramic capacitors
(1MHz)
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