Datasheet
PWM, Step-Down DC-to-DC Controller
with Margining and Tracking
Data Sheet
ADP1822
Rev. D
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FEATURES
Wide power input voltage range: 1 V to 24 V
Chip supply voltage range: 3.7 V to 5.5 V
Wide output voltage range: 0.6 V to 85% of input voltage
1% accuracy, 0.6 V reference voltage
Output voltage margining control
Output voltage tracking
All N-channel MOSFET
300 kHz, 600 kHz, or up to 1.2 MHz synchronized frequency
No current sense resistor required
Power-good output
Programmable soft start with reverse current protection
Current-limit protection
Thermal overload protection
Overvoltage protection
Undervoltage lockout
1 µA shutdown supply current
Small, 24-lead QSOP package
APPLICATIONS
Telecommunications and networking systems
High performance servers
Medical imaging systems
DSP core power supplies
Microprocessor core power supplies
Mobile communication base stations
Distributed power
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADP1822 is a versatile and inexpensive synchronous voltage-
mode PWM step-down controller. It drives an all N-channel power
stage to regulate an output voltage as low as 0.6 V.
The ADP1822 regulated output can track another power supply
and can be dynamically adjusted up or down with the controller’s
margining-control inputs, making it ideal for high reliability
applications. It is well suited for a wide range of high power
applications, such as DSP power and processor core power in
telecommunications, medical imaging, high performance
servers, and industrial applications. It operates from a 3.7 V to
5.5 V supply with power input voltage ranging from 1.0 V to 24 V.
The ADP1822 can operate at any frequency between 300 kHz
and 1.2 MHz, either by synchronizing with an external source
or an internally generated, logic-controlled clock of 300 kHz or
600 kHz. It includes an adjustable soft start to allow sequencing
and quick power-up while preventing input inrush current. Output
reverse-current protection at startup prevents excessive output
voltage excursions. The adjustable, virtually lossless current-
limit scheme reduces external part count and improves efficiency.
The ADP1822 operates over the −40°C to +125°C junction
temperature range and is available in a 24-lead QSOP package.
97
87
0
16
LOAD CURRENT (A)
EFFICIENCY (%)
96
95
94
93
92
91
90
89
88
2 4 6 8 10 12 14
1.8V OUTPUT
3.3V OUTPUT
05311-006
Figure 1. Efficiency vs. Load Current, 5 V Input
BIAS INPUT
5V
1µF
10Ω
FREQ
SYNC
MAR
MSEL
COMP
SS
100nF
IRF3711
IRF3711
1µH
180µF
20V
1000µF
4V
DH
BST
SW
DL
PGND
TRKP
TRKN
FB
MDN
MUP
0.1µF
PVCC
ADP1822
6.18kΩ
POWER INPUT
2.25V TO 24V
05311-001
OUTPUT
1.8V, 15A
1µF
80.6kΩ
309pF
AGND
DGND
TRACKING
SIGNAL INPUT
2.2pF
1nF
15pF
158kΩ
316kΩ
CMOSH-3
20kΩ
10kΩ
VCC
PWGD
CSL
SHDN
Figure 2. Typical Operating Circuit