Datasheet

Wide Range Input, Synchronous,
Step-Down DC-to-DC Controller
Data Sheet
ADP1851
Rev. 0
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FEATURES
Input voltage range: 2.75 V to 20 V
Output voltage range: 0.6 V to 90% V
IN
Maximum output current of more than 25 A
Current mode architecture
Configurable to voltage mode
±1% output voltage accuracy over temperature
Voltage tracking
Programmable frequency: 200 kHz to 1.5 MHz
Synchronization input
Power saving mode at light load
Precision enable input
Power good with internal pull-up resistor
Adjustable soft start
Programmable current sense gain
Integrated bootstrap diode
Starts into a precharged load
Externally adjustable slope compensation
Suitable for any output capacitor
Overvoltage and overcurrent-limit protection
Thermal overload protection
Input undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
Available in 16-lead, 4 mm × 4 mm LFCSP
Supported by ADIsimPower design tool
APPLICATIONS
Intermediate bus and POL systems requiring sequencing and
tracking, including
Telecom base station and networking
Industrial and instrumentation
Medical and healthcare
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADP1851 is a wide range input, dc-to-dc, synchronous
buck controller capable of running from commonly used 3.3 V
to 12 V (up to 20 V) voltage inputs. The device nominally
operates in current mode with valley current sensing providing
the fastest step response for digital loads. It can also be config-
ured as a voltage mode controller with low noise and crosstalk
for sensitive loads.
The ADP1851 is ideal in system applications requiring multiple
output voltages. The ADP1851 includes a synchronization
feature to eliminate beat frequencies between switching devices.
It also provides accurate tracking capability between supplies
and includes precision enable and power-good functions for
simple, robust sequencing.
TYPICAL OPERATION CIRCUIT
Figure 1.
The ADP1851 provides a high speed, high peak current gate
driving capability to enable energy efficient power conversion.
The device can be configured to operate in power saving mode
by skipping pulses, reducing switching losses, and improving
efficiency at light load and standby conditions.
The accurate current limit allows design within a narrower
range of tolerances and can reduce overall converter size and
cost. The ADP1851 can regulate down to 0.6 V output using a
high accuracy reference with ±1% tolerance over the
temperature range of −40°C to +125°C.
With its wide range input voltage, the ADP1851 provides the
designer with maximum flexibility for use in a variety of system
configurations; loop compensation, soft start, frequency setting,
power saving mode, current limit, and current sense gain can all
be programmed using external components. In addition, the
external RAMP resistor allows the selection of optimal slope
and V
IN
feedforward in both current and voltage modes for
excellent line rejection. The linear regulator and the bootstrap
diode for the high-side driver are internal.
Protection features include undervoltage lockout, overvoltage,
overcurrent/short circuit, and overtemperature.
VIN
M2
M1
FB
SW
PGND
V
IN
V
OUT
L
DH
BST
DL
R
CSG
R
RAMP
RAMP
PGOOD
SYNC
SS/TRK
ILIM
EN
AGND (EP)
COMP
FREQ
VCCO
ADP1851
HIGH
LOW
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