MIC2605/6
0.5A, 1.2MHz / 2MHz Wide Input Range
Boost Regulator with Integrated Switch
and Schottky Diode
General Description
The MIC2605/6 is a 1.2MHz/2MHz, PWM DC/DC boost
switching regulator available in a 2mm x 2mm MLF®
package. High power density is achieved with the
MIC2605/6’s internal 40V/0.5A switch and schottky diode,
allowing it to power large loads in a tiny footprint.
The MIC2605/6 implements constant frequency
1.2MHz/2MHz PWM current mode control. The MIC2605/6
offers internal compensation that offers excellent transient
response and output regulation performance. The high
frequency operation saves board space by allowing small,
low-profile external components. The fixed frequency
PWM scheme also reduces spurious switching noise and
ripple to the input power source.
The MIC2605/6 is available in an 8-pin 2mm x 2mm MLF®
leadless package. This package has an output over-
voltage protection feature.
The MIC2605/6 has an operating junction temperature
range of –40°C to +125°C.
Data sheets and support documentation can be found on
Micrel’s web site at www.micrel.com.
Features
Wide input voltage range: 4.5V to 20V
Output voltage adjustable to 40V
0.5A switch current and schottky diode
MIC2605 operates at 1.2MHz
MIC2606 operates at 2MHz
Programmable soft start
Stable with small size ceramic capacitors
High efficiency
Low input and output ripple
<10µA shutdown current
UVLO
Output over-voltage and over-temperature protection
8-pin 2mm x 2mm MLF® package
–40°C to +125°C junction temperature range
Applications
TV-tuners
Broadband communications
TFT-LCD bias supplies
Bias supply
Positive output regulators
SEPIC converters
DSL applications
Local boost regulators
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Typical Application
10µH
499
12.4K
MIC2605/6
VIN
VIN = 12V
VOUT
32V, 30mA
EN
SW
FB
PGND
1µF 1µF
OUT
0.1µF
VDD
SS
0.1µF
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
20 40 60 80 100 120
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
32
V
OUT Efficienc
y
VIN = 12V
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Ordering Information
Part Number Marking
Code(1) Frequency Output Over
Voltage Protection Temperature Range Package(2) Lead Finish
MIC2605YML WZ5 1.2MHz 40V –40° to +125°C 8-Pin 2mm x 2mm MLF® Pb-Free
MIC2606YML WZ6 2MHz 40V –40° to +125°C 8-Pin 2mm x 2mm MLF® Pb-Free
Notes
1. Overbar ( ) symbol my not be to scale.
2. MLF® is a GREEN RoHS compliant package. Lead finish is NiPdAu. Mold compound is Halogen Free.
Pin Configur ation
VOUT
VIN
VDD
EN
PGND
SW
FB
SS
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
8-Pin 2mm x 2mm MLF® (ML)
Pin Description
Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function
1 VOUT Output Pin: Connect to the output capacitor.
2 VIN Supply (Input): 4.5V to 20V input voltage.
3 VDD Internal regulated supply. VDD should be connected to VIN when VIN 7V.
4 EN Enable (Input): Logic high enables regulator. Logic low shuts down regulator.
5 SS Soft start
6 FB Feedback (Input): 1.25V output voltage sense node. VOUT = 1.25V (1 + R1/R2).
7 SW Switch Node (Input): Internal power BIPOLAR collector.
8 PGND Power ground
EP EPAD Exposed backside pad for thermal cooling.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings(1)
Supply Voltage (VIN).......................................................22V
Switch Voltage (VSW)....................................... –0.3V to 40V
Enable Voltage (VEN)......................................... –0.3V to VIN
FB Voltage (VFB)............................................................. VDD
Ambient Storage Temperature (Ts)...........–65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering 10sec)......................... 260°C
ESD Rating(3) (MIC2605)................................................ 2kV
ESD Rating(3) (MIC2606)............................................. 1.5kV
Operating Ratings(2)
Supply Voltage (VIN).......................................... 4.5V to 20V
Junction Temperature (TJ) ........................ –40°C to +125°C
Junction Thermal Resistance
2mm x 2mm MLF-8 (θJA) ...................................90°C/W
2mm x 2mm MLF-8 (θJC) ...................................45°C/W
Electrical Characteristics(4)
TA = 25°C, VIN = VEN = 12V; unless otherwise noted. Bold values indicate –40°C TJ +125°C.
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
VIN Input Voltage Range 4.5 20 V
VDD Internal Regulated Voltage Note 5 5.8 V
VULVO Under-voltage Lockout For VDD 1.8 2.1 2.4 V
IQ Quiescent Current VFB = 2V (not switching) 4.2 6 mA
ISD Shutdown Current VEN = 0V, Note 6 0.1 10 µA
(±2%) 1.225 1.25 1.275 V VFB Feedback Voltage
(±3%) (over temperature) 1.212 1.288 V
IFB Feedback Input Current VFB = 1.25V –550 nA
Line Regulation 8V VIN 14V, VOUT = 18V 0.04 1 %
Load Regulation 5mA IOUT 40mA, VOUT = 18V, Note 7 1.5 %
DMAX Maximum Duty Cycle MIC2605
MIC2606
85
80
%
%
ISW Switch Current Limit Note 7 0.5 0.8 A
VSW Switch Saturation Voltage ISW = 0.5A 600 mV
ISW Switch Leakage Current VEN = 0V, VSW = 18V 0.01 5 µA
VEN Enable Threshold Turn ON
Turn OFF
1.5
0.3
V
V
IEN Enable Pin Current VEN = 12V 20 40 µA
Oscillator Frequency (MIC2605) 1.02 1.2 1.38 MHz fSW
Oscillator Frequency (MIC2606) 1.7 2 2.3 MHz
VD Schottky Forward Drop ID = 1mA
ID = 150mA
450
850
mV
mV
IRD Schottky Leakage Current VR = 30V 0.1 4 µA
VOVP Output Over-voltage Protection 15% Over programmed VOUT 10 15 20 %
150 °C TJ Over-temperature Threshold
Shutdown Hysteresis 10 °C
Notes:
1. Absolute maximum ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Electrical specifications do not apply when operating
the device outside of its operating ratings. The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the maximum junction temperature, TJ(Max), the
junction-to-ambient thermal resistance, θ JA, and the ambient temperature, TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation will result in excessive die
temperature, and the regulator will go into thermal shutdown.
2. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating rating.
3. IC devices are inherently ESD sensitive. Handling precautions required. Human body model rating: 1.5k in series with 100pF.
4. Specification for packaged product only.
5. Connect VDD pin to VIN pin when VIN 7V.
6. ISD = IVIN.
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Typical Characteristics
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
468 10 12 14 16 18
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Frequency
vs. Input Voltage
MIC2606
MIC2605
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
13579 11 13 15 17 19
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Quiescent Current
vs. Input Voltage
No Switching FB Pin @ 2V
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
46 81 01 21 41 61 82 0
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Max Duty Cycle
vs. Input Voltage
EN = VIN
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
46 81 01 21 41 61 82 0
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Switch Saturation Voltage
vs. Input Voltage
–50mA –0.1A
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
SWITCH CURRENT (mA)
Switch Saturation Voltage
vs. Switch Current
–4.5V –5V
–0.15A –0.2A
–0.25A –0.3A –0.35A –0.4A
–0.45A –0.5A –0.55A –0.6A
–0.65A –0.7A –0.75A –0.8A
–0.85A
–6V –7V –8V –9V
–10V –11V –12V –15V –20
0.60
0.65
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
0.95
1.00
46 81 01 21 41 61 82 0
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Switch Current Limit
vs. Input Voltage
EN = VIN
32.8
32.9
33.0
33.1
33.2
33.3
33.4
468 10 12 14 16 18
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Line Regulation
Load = 40mA
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
48 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
32VOUT Efficiency
12VIN
4.5VIN
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
20 40 60 80 100 120
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
32VOUT Efficiency
VIN = 12V
1.250
1.252
1.254
1.256
1.258
1.260
1.262
1.264
1.266
Feedback Voltage
vs. Temperature
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VIN = 12V
Load = 100mA
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
0.95
1.00
Switch Current Limit
vs. Temperature
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VIN = 12V
10
100
1000
VSAT
vs. Temperature
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
ISW=400mA
ISW=100mA
ISW=750mA
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Typical Characteristics (c ontinued)
1.240
1.245
1.250
1.255
1.260
1.265
1.270
Enable Threshold ON
vs. Temperature
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VIN = 12V
80
82
84
86
88
90
92
94
96
98
100
Max Duty Cycle
vs. Temperature
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VIN = 12V
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
Frequency
vs. Temperature
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
MIC2606
MIC2605
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
15
Enable Current
vs. Temperature
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VIN = 12V
0.065
0.070
0.075
0.080
0.085
0.090
0.095
0.100
Shutdown Current
vs. Temperature
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VIN = 12V
4.10
4.12
4.14
4.16
4.18
4.20
4.22
4.24
4.26
4.28
4.30
Quiescent Current
vs. Temperature
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VIN = 12V
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Thermal Derating
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 18V
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Functional Characteristics
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Functional Diagram
PGND
CA
OVP
CL
THERMAL
UVLO
BANDGAP
Ramp
Generator
1.2/2MHz
Oscillator
SW
EN
VDD
VIN
1.25V
PWM
CMP
OVP CMP
FB
Regulator
Bandgap
SS
OSC
++
S
R
OSC
EA
5.8V
VOUT
Figure 1. MIC2605/6 Block Diagram
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Functional Description
The MIC2605/6 is a constant frequency, PWM current
mode boost regulator. The block diagram is shown in
Figure 1. The MIC2605/6 is composed of an oscillator,
slope compensation ramp generator, current amplifier,
gm error amplifier, PWM generator, and a 0.5A bipolar
output transistor. The oscillator generates a 1.2MHz/
2MHz clock. The clock’s two functions are to trigger the
PWM generator that turns on the output transistor and to
reset the slope compensation ramp generator. The
current amplifier is used to measure the switch current
by amplifying the voltage signal from the internal sense
resistor. The output of the current amplifier is summed
with the output of the slope compensation ramp
generator. This summed current-loop signal is fed to one
of the inputs of the PWM generator.
The gm error amplifier measures the feedback voltage
through the external feedback resistors and amplifies the
error between the detected signal and the 1.25V
reference voltage. The output of the gm error amplifier
provides the voltage-loop signal that is fed to the other
input of the PWM generator. When the current-loop
signal exceeds the voltage-loop signal, the PWM
generator turns off the bipolar output transistor. The next
clock period initiates the next switching cycle,
maintaining the constant frequency current-mode PWM
control.
Pin Description
VIN
VIN provides power to the MOSFETs for the switch
mode regulator section. Due to the high switching
speeds, a 1µF capacitor is recommended close to VIN
and the power ground (PGND) pin for bypassing. Please
refer to layout recommendations.
VDD
The VDD pin supplies the power to the internal power to
the control and reference circuitry. The VDD is powered
from VIN. A small 0.1µF capacitor is recommended for
bypassing.
EN
The enable pin provides a logic level control of the
output. In the off state, supply current of the device is
greatly reduced (typically <0.1µA). Also, in the off state,
the output drive is placed in a "tri-stated" condition,
where bipolar output transistor is in an “off” or non-
conducting state. Do not drive the enable pin above the
supply voltage.
SS
The SS pin is the soft start pin which allows the
monotonic buildup of output when the MIC2605/6 comes
up during turn on. The SS pin gives the designer the
flexibility to have a desired soft start by placing a
capacitor SS to ground. A 0.1µF capacitor is used for in
the circuit.
FB
The feedback pin (FB) provides the control path to
control the output. For fixed output controller output is
directly connected to feedback (FB) pin.
SW
The switch (SW) pin connects directly to the inductor
and provides the switching current necessary to operate
in PWM mode. Due to the high speed switching and high
voltage associated with this pin, the switch node should
be routed away from sensitive nodes.
PGND
Power ground (PGND) is the ground path for the high
current PWM mode. The current loop for the power
ground should be as small as possible and separate
from the Analog ground (AGND) loop. Refer to the layout
considerations for more details.
VOUT
VOUT pin is the cathode of pin of internal schottky
diode. This pin is connected to output cap. At least 1µF
cap is recommended very close to the VOUT pin and
PGND.
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Application Information
DC-to-DC PWM Boost Conversion
The MIC2605/6 is a constant frequency boost converter.
It operates by taking a DC input voltage and regulating a
higher DC output voltage. Figure 2 shows a typical
circuit. Boost regulation is achieved by turning on an
internal switch, which draws current through the inductor
(L1). When the switch turns off, the inductor’s magnetic
field collapses, causing the current to be discharged into
the output capacitor through an internal Schottky diode.
Voltage regulation is achieved through pulse-width
modulation (PWM).
10µH
499
12.4K
MIC2605/6
VIN
VIN = 12V
VOUT
32V, 30mA
EN
SW
FB
PGND
1µF 1µF
OUT
0.1µF
VDD
SS
0.1µF
Figure 2. Typical Application Circuit
Duty Cycle Considerations
Duty cycle refers to the switch on-to-off time ratio and
can be calculated as follows for a boost regulator:
OUT
IN
V
V
D= 1
The duty cycle required for voltage conversion should be
less than the maximum duty cycle of 85%. Also, in light
load conditions where the input voltage is close to the
output voltage, the minimum duty cycle can cause pulse
skipping. This is due to the energy stored in the inductor
causing the output to overshoot slightly over the
regulated output voltage. During the next cycle, the error
amplifier detects the output as being high and skips the
following pulse. This effect can be reduced by increasing
the minimum load or by increasing the inductor value.
Increasing the inductor value reduces peak current,
which in turn reduces energy transfer in each cycle.
Overvoltage Protection
For the MIC2605/6 there is an over voltage protection
function. If the output voltage overshoots the set voltage
by 15% when feedback is high during input higher than
output, turn on, load transients, line transients, load
disconnection etc. the MIC2605/6 OVP ckt will shut the
switch off saving itself and other sensitive circuitry
downstream.
Component Selection
Inductor
Inductor selection is a balance between efficiency,
stability, cost, size, and rated current. For most
applications, a 10µH is the recommended inductor
value; it is usually a good balance between these
considerations. Large inductance values reduce the
peak-to-peak ripple current, affecting efficiency. This has
an effect of reducing both the DC losses and the
transition losses. There is also a secondary effect of an
inductor’s DC resistance (DCR). The DCR of an inductor
will be higher for more inductance in the same package
size. This is due to the longer windings required for an
increase in inductance. Since the majority of input
current (minus the MIC2605/6 operating current) is
passed through the inductor, higher DCR inductors will
reduce efficiency. To maintain stability, increasing
inductor size will have to be met with an increase in
output capacitance. This is due to the unavoidable “right
half plane zero” effect for the continuous current boost
converter topology. The frequency at which the right half
plane zero occurs can be calculated as follows:
(
)
O
O
ILVD
FRHPZ
=
π
2
2
The right half plane zero has the undesirable effect of
increasing gain, while decreasing phase. This requires
that the loop gain is rolled off before this has significant
effect on the total loop response. This can be
accomplished by either reducing inductance (increasing
RHPZ frequency) or increasing the output capacitor
value (decreasing loop gain).
Output Capacitor
Output capacitor selection is also a trade-off between
performance, size, and cost. Increasing output
capacitance will lead to an improved transient response,
but also an increase in size and cost. X5R or X7R
dielectric ceramic capacitors are recommended for
designs with the MIC2605/6. Y5V values may be used,
but to offset their tolerance over temperature, more
capacitance is required.
Input capacitor
A minimum 1F ceramic capacitor is recommended for
designing with the MIC2605/6. Increasing input
capacitance will improve performance and greater noise
immunity on the source. The input capacitor should be
as close as possible to the inductor and the MIC2605/6,
with short traces for good noise performance.
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Feedback Resistors
The MIC2605/6 utilizes a feedback pin to compare the
output to an internal reference. The output voltage is
adjusted by selecting the appropriate feedback resistor
network values. The R2 resistor value must be less than
or equal to 1k (R2 1k). The desired output voltage
can be calculated as follows:
+= 1
2
1
R
R
VV REFOUT
where VREF is equal to 1.25V.
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C1
1µF/25V
1 2
SS 5
VDD
3
EN
4
VIN
2
FB 6
SW 7
8
U1 MIC2605/6-YML
PGND
J1
V
IN 4.5V to 12V
J2
GND
J3
EN
R3
10k
C3
0.1µF/50V
L1
10µH
R1
12.4k
R2
C4
1µF/50V
J4
VOUT 32V
J5
GND
VOUT 1
C2
0.1µF/50V
C5
N.U.
Bill of Materials
Item Part Number Manufacturer Description Qty.
C1608X5R1E105K TDK(1) Capacitor, 1µF, 25V, X5R, Size 0603
06033D105MAT AVX(2) Capacitor, 1µF, 25V, X5R, Size 0603
C1
08055D105MAT AVX(2) Capacitor, 1µF, 50V, X5R, Size 0805
1
VJ0603Y104KXAAT Vishay(3) Capacitor, 0.1µF, 50V, X7R, 0603
06035C104MAT AVX(2) Capacitor, 0.1µF, 50V, X7R, 0603
C2
GRM188R71C104KA01D Murata(4) Capacitor, 0.1µF, 16V, X7R, 0603
1
VJ0603Y104KXAAT Vishay(3) Capacitor, 0.1µF, 50V, X7R, 0603
06035C104MAT AVX(2) Capacitor, 0.1µF, 50V, X7R, 0603
C3
GRM188R71C104KA01D Murata(4) Capacitor, 0.1µF, 16V, X7R, 0603
1
C4 08055D105MAT AVX(2) Capacitor, 1µF, 50V, X5R, Size 0805 1
C5 N.U. ----- ----- 1
LQH43CN100K03 Murata(4) 10µH, 0.65mA, DCR 240m
L1
VLCF4020T-100MR85 TDK(1) 10uH, 0.85A-1.22A, DCR 120m
1
R1 CRCW06031242FKEA Vishay Dale(3) Resistor, 12.4k, 1%, 1/10W, Size 0603 1
R2 CRCW06034990FKEA Vishay Dale(3) Resistor, 499, 1%, 1/10W, Size 0603 1
R3 CRCW060310K0FKEA Vishay Dale(3) Resistor, 10k, 1%, 1/10W, Size 0603 1
U1 MIC2605/6-YML Micrel, Inc.(5) 0.5A, 1.2MHz/2MHz Wide Input Range Integrated
Switch Boost Regulator 1
Notes:
1. TDK: www.tdk.com
2. AVX: www.avx.com
3. Vishay: www.vishay.com
4. Murata: www.murata.com
6. Micrel, Inc.: www.micrel.com
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PCB Layout Recommendations
Top Layer
Bottom Layer
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Package Information
8-Pin 2mm x 2mm MLF® (ML)
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