Datasheet
ADP1821
Rev. C | Page 2 of 24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Applications....................................................................................... 1
General Description......................................................................... 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 5
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 5
Simplified Block Diagram ........................................................... 5
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 6
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7
Theory of Operation ........................................................................ 9
Soft Start ........................................................................................ 9
Error Amplifier............................................................................. 9
Current-Limit Scheme................................................................. 9
MOSFET Drivers........................................................................ 10
Input Voltage Range................................................................... 10
Setting the Output Voltage........................................................ 10
Switching Frequency Control and Synchronization.............. 10
Compensation............................................................................. 11
Power-Good Indicator............................................................... 11
Thermal Shutdown .................................................................... 11
Shutdown Control...................................................................... 11
Application Information................................................................ 12
Selecting the Input Capacitor ................................................... 12
Output LC Filter ......................................................................... 12
Selecting the MOSFETs ............................................................. 13
Setting the Current Limit.......................................................... 14
Feedback Voltage Divider ......................................................... 14
Compensating the Voltage Mode Buck Regulator................. 14
Setting the Soft Start Period...................................................... 18
PCB Layout Guideline ................................................................... 19
Recommended Component Manufacturers........................... 20
Application Circuits ....................................................................... 21
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 23
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 23
REVISION HISTORY
4/07—Rev. B to Rev. C
Changes to Specifications Section.................................................. 3
Changes to Absolute Maximum Ratings Section......................... 5
Changes to Current-Limit Scheme Section ................................ 10
Changes to Setting the Current Limit Section............................ 14
Added Figure 15.............................................................................. 14
Changes to Compensating the Voltage Mode Buck
Regulator Section............................................................................ 15
Changes to Type II Compensator Section................................... 17
Changes to Type III Compensator Section ................................. 18
Changes to Application Circuits Section..................................... 21
Changes to Figure 22...................................................................... 21
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 23
12/06—Rev. A to Rev. B
Updated Format..................................................................Universal
Changes to Features Section............................................................ 1
Changes to Applications Section .................................................... 1
Changes to General Description Section ...................................... 1
Changes to Error Amplifier............................................................. 3
Changes to PWM Controller .......................................................... 3
Changes to Oscillator Frequency.................................................... 3
Changes to Theory of Operation Section.......................................9
Changes to Application Information Section ............................. 12
Added PCB Layout Section........................................................... 19
Changes to Application Circuits Section..................................... 21
Added Summary of Equations Section........................................ 23
1/06—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Specifications Table ......................................................3
Changes to Theory of Operation Section.................................... 10
Changes to Input Voltage Range Section .................................... 11
Added Equation 1........................................................................... 12
Changes to Equation 7 and Equation 8 ....................................... 13
Added Equation 9........................................................................... 13
Changes to Equation 16................................................................. 14
Changes to Figure 15...................................................................... 14
Changes to Equation 21................................................................. 15
Changes to Figure 16...................................................................... 15
Changes to Equation 28................................................................. 15
Updated Outline Dimensions....................................................... 18
7/05—Revision 0: Initial Version










