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A4402: Constant On-Time Buck Converter with Integrated Linear Regulator

A4402: Constant On-Time Buck Converter with Integrated Linear Regulator
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A4402: Constant On-Time Buck Converter with Integrated Linear Regulator

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Overview: The A4402 is a power management IC featuring a 2% constant on-time buck regulator and a 2% linear regulator, designed for dual voltage applications with enhanced efficiency and reduced power dissipation. It operates above 2 MHz, allowing for smaller inductors and capacitors while minimizing EMI.
Key Features:
  • 2 MHz switching frequency
  • Adjustable soft start timer
  • Watchdog input and power-on reset output
  • Adjustable 2% buck and linear regulators
  • 6 to 50 V supply voltage range
  • Overcurrent protection, UVLO, and thermal shutdown
Specifications:
  • Package: 16-pin TSSOP with exposed thermal pad
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 85 °C
  • Junction temperature: up to 150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -40 to 150 °C
Functional Description: The A4402 includes a fixed on-time, adjustable voltage buck switching regulator with valley sensing current mode control, and an adjustable linear regulator. It maintains a constant output frequency and enters pulse-skipping mode under light loads.
Protection Features: The IC offers pulse-by-pulse valley current limiting, thermal shutdown, and undervoltage lockout for protection.
Applications: Ideal for photo and inkjet printers, industrial controls, distributed power systems, and network applications.
Electrical Characteristics: Detailed characteristics include input voltage ranges, quiescent current, logic input voltages, and feedback voltages for both regulators.
Timing and Control: The TSET pin manages the soft start ramp and watchdog input timing, with formulas provided for timing constant calculations.
Design Considerations: Guidance is provided for selecting components like the sense resistor and bootstrap capacitor, and for calculating on-time and current limits.
Specifications and Features: The A4402 includes an enable pin for sleep mode, drawing a maximum of 1 μA, and a thermal shutdown feature to protect against overheating.
Power-on Reset (POR) Function: Monitors VFB2 voltage to reset a DSP or microcontroller, with adjustable delay set by an external capacitor.
Shutdown Conditions: The buck regulator shuts down during thermal shutdown or a falling edge on the ENB pin.
Switcher On-Time and Frequency: Energy transfer is managed during on-time and off-time, with equations provided for calculating on-time and switching frequency.
Low Voltage Operation: Operates at input voltages as low as 6 V for a 5 V output, adjusting the period to maintain constant operation.
Component Selection:
  • Inductor: Limits ripple current to 20-25% of maximum load current.
  • Output Capacitor: Recommends a ceramic capacitor with a voltage rating 3 times the maximum output voltage.
  • Input Capacitor: Affects input current ripple, with EMI reduction recommendations.
  • Rectification Diode: A Schottky diode is recommended for minimal forward drop and switching losses.
PCB Layout Considerations: Emphasizes isolating high current ground returns, using a star ground approach, and placing an internal ground plane under the LX node to reduce emissions.
Package and Dimensions: Provides dimensions and layout recommendations for the 16-pin TSSOP package, highlighting thermal vias and pad spacing for improved thermal dissipation.
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Description The A4402 is a power management IC that combines a 2% constant on-time buck regulator and a 2% linear regulator. Ideal for applications that require two regulated voltages. The buck regulator output supplies the adjustable linear regulator to reduce power dissipation and increase overall efficiency. The switching regulator is capable of operating above 2 MHz. A greater than 2 MHz switching frequency enables the customer to select low value inductors and capacitors while avoiding EMI. Protection features include undervoltage lockout and thermal shutdown. In case of a shorted load, each regulator features overcurrent protection. The A4402 also features a power-on reset with adjustable delay for the microprocessor output. The A4402 is provided in a 16-pin, 1.20 mm nominal overall height TSSOP, with exposed pad for enhanced thermal dissipation. It is lead (Pb) free, with 100% matte tin leadframe plating. 4402-DS, Rev. 2 Features and Benefits 2 MHz switching frequency Adjustable soft start timer Watchdog input Power-on reset output Adjustable 2% buck regulator Adjustable 2% linear regulator Enable input 6 to 50 V supply voltage range Overcurrent protection Undervoltage lockout (UVLO) Thermal shutdown protection Constant On-Time Buck Converter with Integrated Linear Regulator Package: 16-pin TSSOP with exposed thermal pad (suffix LP) Typical Application Not to scale A4402 ENB VO2 NPOR GND GND GND 1 ìF 3.3 V 300 mA VO2 L1 33 ìH VIN1 LX FB1 10 ìF VBAT FB2 VIN2 POR CPOR TSET CTSET 5 V 0.1 ìF ISEN VLIN VSW Switching Regulator Output Linear Regulator Output A4402 TON 0.01 ìF RSENSE 4.7 ìF 20 Rton 750 kÙ kÙ kÙ WDI 0.33 ìF 0.15 ìF kÙ R1 31.6 kÙ R2 9.76 R3 10 R4 5.62 kÙ 4.7 kÙ BOOT Photo and inkjet printers Industrial controls Distributed power systems Network applications Applications:

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Constant On-Time Buck Converter A4402 with Integrated Linear Regulator Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. 2 115 Northeast Cutoff Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A. 1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com Pin-out Diagram Absolute Maximum Ratings Characteristic Symbol Notes Rating Units VIN1 Pin VIN1 –0.3 to 50 V VIN2 Pin VIN2 –0.3 to 7 V LX Pin VLX –1 to 50 V ISEN Pin VISEN –0.5 to 1 V ENB Pin VENB –0.3 to 7 V VO2 Pin VO2 –0.3 to 7 V WDI Pin VWDI –0.3 to 6 V TON Pin VTON –0.3 to 7 V FB1 and FB2 Pins VFBx –0.3 to 7 V NPOR VNPOR –0.3 to 6.5 V Ambient Operating Temperature TA Range E –40 to 85 °C Junction...

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Constant On-Time Buck Converter A4402 with Integrated Linear Regulator Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. 3 115 Northeast Cutoff Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A. 1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com Functional Block Diagram ENB VO2 NPOR VFB2 Internal Regulator VIN1 ENB 1 3.3 V 300 mA VO2 FAULT TSD L1 33 ìH LX FB1 BOOT Switch PWM Control Switch Disable Boot Charge 10 VBAT FB2 VIN2 POR CPOR Soft Start Ramp Generator Watchdog Timer TSET CTSET VREF VREF VREF VSW VLIN 5 V 0.1 ISEN VSW TON VREG VREG 0.01 4.7 20 VIN1 Rton 750 kÙ kÙ kÙ kÙ 4.7 kÙ kÙ kÙ WDI WDI 0.15 ìF 0.33 ìF R3 10 R4 5.62 R RSENSE...

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Constant On-Time Buck Converter A4402 with Integrated Linear Regulator Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. 4 115 Northeast Cutoff Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A. 1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com Continued on the next page… ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS1,2 valid at TJ = 25°C, VIN = 13.5 V (unless otherwise noted) Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Input Voltage Supply 1 VIN1 6 13.5 50 V Input Voltage Supply 2 VIN2 VIN2 = VSW 3.3 – 5 V Supply Quiescent Current IIN(Q) ENB = 5 V, IOUT = ISW+ ILIN = 0 mA, VIN = 13.5 V – 10 – mA VIN1 = 13.5 V, ENB = 0 V, IOUT = ISW+ ILIN...

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Constant On-Time Buck Converter A4402 with Integrated Linear Regulator Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. 5 115 Northeast Cutoff Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A. 1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com Protection Circuitry NPOR Output Voltage VNPOR INPOR = 1 mA – – 400 mV NPOR Leakage Current INPOR VNPOR = 5 V – – 1 ìA NPOR Reset VNPORRESET 20 kÙ pullup connected to VOUT2, VIN < – – 0.7 V Thermal Shutdown Threshold TJTSD TJ rising – 170 – ºC Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis TJTSDHYS – 15 – ºC Timing Circuitry TSET Current, Watchdog Mode ITSETWDI NPOR = high 7 10 14 ìA TSET Valley Voltage, Watchdog...

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Constant On-Time Buck Converter A4402 with Integrated Linear Regulator Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. 6 115 Northeast Cutoff Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A. 1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com VIN1 VIN1 ENB VSW VLIN NPOR UVLO Rising UVLO Rising tpor tss UVLO Falling UVLO Falling 6 V 18 V VSW VLIN NPOR tpor tss VPOR VCTSET UVLO Rising tpor UVLO Rising tpor tss Power-Up and Power-Down Timing Diagrams Using ENB Using VIN1

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Constant On-Time Buck Converter A4402 with Integrated Linear Regulator Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. 7 115 Northeast Cutoff Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A. 1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com Watchdog Timing Diagram ENB UVLO Rising Vreset Vtrip VSW NPOR tpor tss WDI VO2 VTSET twait tpor twait

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Constant On-Time Buck Converter A4402 with Integrated Linear Regulator Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. 8 115 Northeast Cutoff Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A. 1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com Functional Description Basic Operation The A4402 contains a fixed on-time, adjustable voltage buck switching regulator with valley sensing current mode control, and an adjustable linear regulator designed to run off the buck regulator output. The constant on-time converter maintains a constant output frequency because the on-time is inversely proportional to the supply voltage. As the input voltage...

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Constant On-Time Buck Converter A4402 with Integrated Linear Regulator Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. 9 115 Northeast Cutoff Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A. 1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com TSET The TSET pin serves a dual function by controlling the timing for both the soft start ramp and the WDI input. The current sourced from the TSET pin is dependant on the state of NPOR. There are two formulas for calculating the time constants. CTSET must be selected so that both the WDI frequency and soft start requirements are met. The formulas for calculating WDI and soft start timing are:...

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