Sharing Bus
Positive Supply Bus
Ground Bus
. . . . .
Power Supply
CSP
CSM
SHR
RSO VCC
Power Supply
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CSM
SHR
RSO VCC
Sense
Resistor
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1FEATURES DESCRIPTION
The LM5080 is a simple and cost effective load share
2• Average Program Current Share Method controller that provides all functions required to
• Single-wire Star Link Current Share Bus balance the currents delivered from multiple power
• No Precision External Resistors Necessary converters operated in parallel. The LM5080
implements an average program (AP) method of
• 3V to 15V Bias Voltage Range active load share control which adjusts the output
• Adaptable for High or Low Side Current voltage of individual power stages either up or down
Sensing to deliver nearly equal currents to a common load.
• Flexible Architecture Allows 4 Modes of The average program method improves stability and
Operation: reduces the output voltage tolerance when compared
to other common load sharing methods. The LM5080
– Negative Remote Sense Adjustment supports two common applications for load share
– Positive Remote Sense Adjustment controllers: external control in which the load share
– Trim or Reference Adjustment circuit balances currents between separate power
modules (bricks), and internal control where the load
– Feedback Divider Adjustment share circuit is integrated into the voltage regulation
loop of each power converter module or circuit.
PACKAGES
• VSSOP-8
• RoHS compliant Pb free available
LM5080 Typical Application
Figure 1. Remote Sense Adjust Mode
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CSO
VCC
3 6
7
CSPSHR 1 8
CSM 2
GND 4 RSO
5
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Connection Diagram
Figure 2. 8-Lead VSSOP
See Package Number DGK0008A
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
Pin Name Description
1 SHR Current Share Bus. The SHR pins of each LM5080 device are connected together.
2 CSM Current Sense Amplifier Minus Input.
3 TRO Transconductance Output. One of two outputs of the current sense transconductance amplifier.
4 GND Ground. Connect to negative terminal of the LM5080 bias supply.
5 RSO Remote Sense Output. Capable of driving the low impedance remote sense pin of a power converter.
6 VCC Bias Supply. VCC can be connected to the output of the power converter that the LM5080 controls if
greater than 3V, or it can be connected to another bias source for lower voltage systems.
7 CSO Current Sense Output. One of two outputs of the current sense transconductance amplifier.
8 CSP Current Sense Amplifier Positive Input.
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These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS(1)(2)
VCC to GND -0.3V to 15V
RSO to GND (3) -0.3V to 5V
All other pins to GND -0.3V to 5V
ESD Rating (4)
Human Body Model 2kV
Storage Temperature -55°C to +150°C
Junction Temperature 150°C
(1) Absolute Maximum Ratings are limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which
the device is intended to be functional, but does not ensure specific performance limits. For ensured specifications and test conditions
see the Electrical Characteristics.
(2) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/Distributors for availability and
specifications.
(3) Maximum recommended operating voltage not to exceed VCC - 2V or 5V, whichever is lower.
(4) The human body model is a 100 pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5 kΩresistor into each pin.
OPERATING RATINGS(1)
VCC to GND 3V to 14 V
Operating Junction Temperature -40°C to +125°C
(1) Absolute Maximum Ratings are limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which
the device is intended to be functional, but does not ensure specific performance limits. For ensured specifications and test conditions
see the Electrical Characteristics.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Limits in standard type are for TJ= 25°C only; limits in boldface type apply over the junction temperature range of –40°C to
+125°C and are provided for reference only. Unless otherwise specified, the following conditions apply: CSM = 0, VCC = 5V,
RSO unloaded.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
ICC VCC Quiescent Current RSO shorted to CSO 3.7 5.5 mA
CSP = 50 mV
CTRO = 10nF
CSP Input open circuit voltage ratio Specified as a percentage of VCC 19 20 21 %
CSP mode threshold ratio- Rising Specified as a percentage of VCC 8.5 10.5 12.5 %
CSP mode threshold ratio - Falling Specified as a percentage of VCC 7.0 9.5 11 %
Current Share Amplifier
VIO Input Offset Voltage (RSO-CSP) RSO shorted to CSO -2.5 0 2.5 mV
CSP = 50 mV -3.5 3.5
CTRO = 10nF
RSO shorted to CSO -1 0 1 mV
CSP = 600 mV -2 2
CTRO = 10nF, VCC = 3V
CSMMAX Input Common Mode Voltage Range CSP - CSM = 50 mV VCC-2V V
RSO shorted to CSO
CSMMIN 0 V
CSO-CSP < 1 mV
CTRO = 10 nF
GMTRO Current Share Amplifier GMTRO =ΔITRO / ΔVSHR 8.7 mA/V
Transconductance CTRO = 10 nF
ITRO_SRC TRO sourcing current limit TRO = 500 mV 911 14 µA
CSO open, CSP = 1.1V
ITRO_SINK TRO sinking current limit TRO = 500 mV 8.2 11 13.5 µA
CSO open, CSP=0.9V
ITRO_OS TRO offset current TRO = 750 mV –1 01µA
CSP, CSO Open Circuit
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Limits in standard type are for TJ= 25°C only; limits in boldface type apply over the junction temperature range of –40°C to
+125°C and are provided for reference only. Unless otherwise specified, the following conditions apply: CSM = 0, VCC = 5V,
RSO unloaded.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
VTRO_MIN TRO Output Range CSP, CSO, SHA open circuit 450 mV
ITRO_OS < 500 nA
VTRO_MAX 2.75 V
RSO Buffer
VIORSO RSO Buffer Input offset Voltage Offset = TRO-RSO, TR0 = 750 mV -4 04mV
CSO, CSP open circuit
ILIMSRC RSO source current limit 18 26 35 mA
ILIMSNK RSO sink current limit 18 26 35 mA
VOLRSO RSO output low voltage CSP = 0V, Sinking 10 mA 12 28 mV
Thermal Resistance
θJA Junction to Ambient VSSOP-8 Package 190 °C/W
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-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
VCC (V)
345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
-40°C
25°C
125°C
TRO=750 mV
OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)
VCC (V)
345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
-40°C
25°C
125°C
RSO (mV)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
CSP = CSM = 0
RSO = CSO
RSO Sinking = 10 mA
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
-40°C
25°C
125°C
RSO SINK CURRENT (mA)
VCC (V)
345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
RSO = 3V
-40°C
25°C
125°C
RSO SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
VCC (V)
345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
RSO = 0V
-37
-35
-33
-31
-29
-27
-25
-23
-21
-19
-17
7.4
7.6
7.8
8.0
8.2
8.4
8.6
8.8
9.0
TRANSCONDUCTANCE (mA/V)
VCC (V)
345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
-40°C
25°C125°C
CSM=0V
CSP=open
RSO=CSO
RSO Unloaded
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
-40°C
25°C
125°C
ICC (mA)
VCC (V)
345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
ICC vs VCC Current Share Amplifier Transconductance vs VCC
Figure 3. Figure 4.
RSO Sink Current Limit vs VCC RSO Source Current Limit vs VCC
Figure 5. Figure 6.
RSO Buffer Input Offset Voltage vs VCC RSO VOL vs VCC
Figure 7. Figure 8.
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VCC (V)
345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
THRESHOLD (%VCC)
-40°C
25°C
125°C
-40°C
25°C
125°C
Rising
Falling
-12
-9
-6
-3
0
3
6
9
12
TRO CURRENT (PA)
VCC (V)
345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
125°C
25°C, -40°C, 125°C
Sourcing
Sinking
25°C
-40°C
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
TRO CURRENT (nA)
TRO VOLTAGE (V)
-500
-400
-300
-200
-100
0
100
200
300
400
500
-40°C
25°C
125°C
VCC = 5V
CSP Open
CSM = 0
CSO Open
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
TRO Current Limit vs VCC TRO Offset Current vs TRO Voltage
Figure 9. Figure 10.
CSP Input Open Circuit Voltage vs VCC CSP Mode Thresholds vs VCC
Figure 11. Figure 12.
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F
Remote
Sense Buffer
2500
2500
2500
2500
20k
CSO
SHR
CSM
CSP
VCC
10k
90k
10k
RSO
TRO
Current Sharing
Transconductance
Amplifier
50 PA
CSP Mode
Comparator
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OPERATING DESCRIPTION
Identical regulators connected in parallel will theoretically share the total load current equally. However, slight
mismatches in the reference voltage or feedback dividers of each regulator can cause significant imbalances in
the load current sharing. The LM5080 senses the load current of each regulator with an external sense resistor
and makes adjustments to the regulator’s output voltage to achieve nearly equal current sharing. There are four
possible implementations for the LM5080:
Reference Adjust Mode achieves current sharing by adjusting the regulator reference voltage by applying an
error current from the TRO transconductance amplifier to the trim or adjust pin of the regulator.
Remote Sense Positive Mode achieves current sharing by adjusting the positive remote sense pin of the power
converter with current supplied by the RSO buffer amplifier output.
Remote Sense Negative Mode achieves current sharing by adjusting the negative remote sense pin of the
power converter with current supplied by the RSO buffer amplifier output.
Feedback Adjust Mode achieves current sharing by adjusting the regulator feedback voltage by applying an
error current from the TRO transconductance amplifier to the feedback resistor divider.
In each mode, the LM5080 combines the regulator’s load current information with the total load information on
the share (SHR) bus to create an error current on the TRO output which is proportional to the load current
mismatch. In the reference adjust or feedback adjust modes of operation, the output of the current share
amplifier (CSA) is fed directly into the regulator reference or feedback divider. The RSO buffer can optionally be
used to boost the transconductance of the CSA if needed. In the remote sense adjust modes, the RSO and CSO
pins are tied together which reconfigures the CSA as a voltage error amplifier where the RSO buffer drives the
remote sense pins of the regulator directly.
CURRENT SHARE AMPLIFIER
The current share amplifier is a low input offset transconductance amplifier with inputs CSP and CSM and dual
outputs, TRO and CSO. The two outputs are identical except TRO is current limited to approximately ±10 µA in
order to limit the maximum correction of the regulator reference in the trim adjust and feedback adjust modes.
The outputs can operate down to 450 mV without saturating which allows the TRO output to adjust reference
voltages as low as 500 mV. A capacitor from TRO to ground (CTRO) is used for frequency compensation of the
current share loop.
In the two remote sense adjust modes, the current share amplifier is configured as a unity gain differential
voltage amplifier by tying RSO to CSO. A capacitor from TRO to ground (CTRO) is used for frequency
compensation of the amplifier and the current share loop.
RSO BUFFER
The RSO buffer is a low-offset unity-gain operational amplifier that has different uses, depending on the mode of
operation. In the remote sense adjust modes, the RSO pin is externally tied to the CSO pin to create a
differential voltage amplifier that can drive the 10Ωinput impedance of the remote sense pin of typical power
converter modules. The RSO buffer can source or sink 10mA at an output voltage as low as 20mV above
ground. With RSO load resistors of 10Ω, the buffer can drive up to 10nF without causing amplifier instability. For
RSO loads > 1 kΩ, max load capacitance on this node is 500pF for stable operation. In the trim adjust and
feedback adjust modes, the RSO buffer can be configured with external resistors to boost the CSA
transconductance which increases the current share loop gain.
CSP MODE COMPARATOR
The LM5080 monitors CSP & CSM with the CSP mode comparator and applies a 500 mV input offset on the
RSO buffer amplifier if CSP-CSM is less than 10% of VCC (which indicates a remote sense application mode).
This offset allows the RSO output to swing within 10 mV of ground without saturating the TRO output which
drives the RSO buffer. In the trim adjust and feedback adjust modes, the CSP pin is left open. In this
configuration CSP is internally biased such that CSP - CSM = 0.2 x VCC resulting in the removal of the 500mV
RSO buffer offset.
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TRIM
GND
VCC
CSP
CS
Current Sharing
Amplifier
TRO
RSO R
R
R
RCS
M
CSO
Remote Sense
Driver
LM5080
VCC
SHR
IT
Voltage
Reference
10:
Sense +
Error
Amp
10:
Vou
t+
Vou
t-
VCC
8R
8R
CTRO
RTRO
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REFERENCE ADJUSTMENT OPERATION MODE
The reference adjust or trim adjust mode configuration is shown in Figure 13. Typically only the current share
amplifier is used, however the RSO buffer can be optionally configured for boosting the transconductance to
increase the current share loop gain (Figure 14). CSP is left open and CSM is connected to a low side current
sense resistor. The TRO output is connected to the TRIM pin of the power converter to inject a correction that
adjusts the voltage regulator.
To understand the control loop, assume for a moment the SHR pin is disconnected from the share bus. Since
both inputs to the current share amplifier are equal, the TRO output current (IT) is zero and independent of the
sense resistor voltage (VRS). Hence the voltage regulation loop of each converter is unaffected by the LM5080
when the SHR bus is open. When the SHR pins are connected in a 2 supply system, the transfer function
between the sense resistor voltages (VRS1 & VRS2) and the current injected into each power converter TRIM
pin (IT1 & IT2) are as follows:
IT1 = 0.9 x gm x (VRS1 - VRS2)
IT2 = 0.9 x gm x (VRS2 - VRS1)
where
• gm = current share amplifier transconductance (8.7mA/V)
As long as the current sharing is equal (VRS1=VRS2), the correction to the references (IT1 & IT2) will remain
unchanged. However, any difference between VRS1 and VRS2 will drive the TRIM pin currents in opposite
polarities. As a result the power converter output voltages will be adjusted to force VRS1=VRS2. For 3 or more
channels, the same averaging concept is true; the injected currents (IT) will drive the references such that the
sense voltages are nearly identical.
A capacitor from TRO to ground (CTRO) sets the dominant pole of the current share loop. The pole location is
determined by gm, CTRO and the impedance of the regulator trim pin. The current share loop frequency
response does not need to be fast and in fact should be less than or equal to 1/10th the regulator bandwidth.
Since similar regulators will have similar transient responses to a load step, the LM5080 only needs to correct
the differences in each regulator’s voltage reference and feedback divider which do not require a fast response.
In some systems a small resistor (RTRO) in series with CTRO can improve stability by introducing a zero at high
frequencies to increase the phase margin of the current share loop.
It is essential that the VCC pins of all LM5080’s be tied to the same point in this mode. Any mismatch in the VCC
voltages between LM5080’s will significantly contribute to current share errors. The current sense resistors
should be located as close to the load as possible to minimize trace resistance in series with the sense resistors
which can also contribute to sharing errors. In this mode, the best accuracy will be achieved with lower VCC
values since any mismatch in the gain resistors internal to the LM5080 will affect the current share accuracy.
Figure 13. Reference Adjust Mode Implementation
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Gm x Ro
(jZ x Ro x CTRO + 1)
A =
IT1 = ITRO x
§
¨
©
§
¨
©
1+ R1
R2
+ VRS1 -
RS1
CTRO
+5V
R2
R1
IT1
Current
Share
Transconductance
Amplifie
r
GND
VCC
CSP
CS
TRO
RSO
R
R
R
RCSM
CSO
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8R
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Figure 14. LM5080 Showing the RSO Buffer Configured to Boost Transconductance
The effective output current from the TRO pin can be multiplied to increase the current share loop gain if
necessary. R1 should be at least 10kΩ.
REMOTE SENSE ADJUST MODES
The two remote sense adjust modes (positive and negative) achieve current sharing by controlling either remote
sense input of the power converter. These configurations for the LM5080 are shown in Figure 15 and Figure 16.
To understand the sharing mechanism, assume for a moment the SHR pin is disconnected from the share bus.
Connecting RSO and CSO configures the current sharing amplifier as a differential amplifier with a gain of one.
The CSP and RSO voltage will be identical and independent of the voltage across the sense resistor. Hence the
voltage regulation loop of each power converter is unaffected by the LM5080 when the SHR bus is open.
When the SHR pins are connected, the small signal transfer functions between the sense resistor voltages (VRS)
and the power supplies negative remote sense voltages (VSNS) are:
VSNS1 = A/4 x (VRS1 – VRS2)
VSNS2 = A/4 x (VRS2 – VRS1)
where
•
• gm = current share amplifier transconductance (8.7mA/V)
• Ro = output impedance of TRO pin (typically 6 MΩ)
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CSP
CS
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RSO R
R
R
RCS
M
CSO
Remote Sense
Driver
LM5080
VCC
10:
Sense +
10:
Vou
t+
Vou
t-
VCC
8R
CTRO
RTRO
+ VRS -
Sharing Bus
Ground Bus
Positive Supply Bus
VSNS
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VCC
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CS
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RSO R
R
R
RCS
M
CSO
Remote Sense
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VCC
10:
Sense +
10:
Vou
t+
Vou
t-
8R
CTRO
RTRO
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Provided the current sharing is equal (VRS1=VRS2), the VSNS voltages will remain unchanged. However, any
difference between VRS1 and VRS2 will drive the VSNS1 and VSNS2 voltages in opposite polarities. As a result
the power converter output voltages will be adjusted to force VRS1=VRS2.
A capacitor from TRO to ground will compensate the differential amplifier as well as set the dominant pole of the
current share loop. CTRO should be at least 2 nF to insure stability of the differential amplifier. In some systems
a small resistor (RTRO) in series with CTRO will improve stability of the current share loop by introducing a zero
at high frequencies.
In the remote sense modes, it is essential the CSP pins of all LM5080’s be tied to the exact same location on the
PC board. Any mismatch in the CSP voltages between LM5080’s will contribute to current share errors. As in the
reference adjust mode, the current sense resistors should be located as close to the load as possible to minimize
trace resistance in series with the sense resistors. In the remote sense positive mode, VCC must be biased at
least 2V higher than the output regulation voltage to maintain CSP and CSM in the proper common mode range.
Figure 15. Remote Sense Negative Mode Implementation
Figure 16. Remote Sense Positive Mode Implementation
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CSP
CS
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RSO R
R
R
RCS
M
CSO
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Driver
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VCC
SHR
IT
Voltage
Reference
10:
Sense +
Error
Amp
10:
Vou
t+
Vou
t-
VCC
8R
8R
CTRO
RTRO
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FEEDBACK ADJUSTMENT MODE
The feedback adjust mode configuration is shown in Figure 17. It is very similar to the reference adjust mode
except the current sensing is done on the high side of the load and the correction is applied to the feedback
resistor divider in the voltage regulation loop.
Similar to the reference adjust mode, the transfer functions between the sense resistor voltages (VRS) and the
currents injected into the power converter TRIM pin (IT) are:
IT1 = 0.9 x gm x (VRS1 - VRS2)
IT2 = 0.9 x gm x (VRS2 - VRS1)
where
• gm = current share amplifier transconductance (8.7mA/V)
As previously described, provided the current sharing is equal (VRS1=VRS2), the correction current to the
reference (IT) will be zero. However, any difference between VRS1 and VRS2 will drive the TRIM pin currents in
opposite polarities. As a result the power converter output voltages will be adjusted to force VRS1=VRS2.
In this mode, VCC must be biased at least 2V higher than the output regulation voltage to maintain CSP and
CSM in the proper common mode range. It is essential the VCC pins of all LM5080’s be tied to the same point in
this mode. Any mismatch in the VCC voltages between LM5080’s will contribute to current share errors. For the
same reasons as discussed in the above two operating modes, the current sense resistors should be located as
close to the load as possible. In this mode, the best accuracy will be achieved with lower VCC values since any
mismatch in the gain resistors internal to the LM5080 will affect the current share accuracy.
Figure 17. Feedback Adjust Mode Implementation
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Vout+
Vout-
Sense -
Sense +
GND
SHR CSP
CSO
CSM
VCC
TRO
RSO
+ VRS -
TRIM IT
Margining
control
circuit RM1
RM2
VCC
VCC
RS1
1/0ICSP= 8 VCC RM. *
2/0ISHR= 9 VCC RM. *
Postive Supply Bus
VCC
10:
CTRO
10:
CSP Bus
Sharing Bus
Ground Bus
LM5080
CSP
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IT1 I 1
21 N R2
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VOLTAGE MARGINING
Shifting the output regulation voltage up or down by a small amount is referred to as voltage margining. In the
remote sense adjust modes and the feedback adjust modes, this can be done by connecting all of the power
converter TRIM pins together and injecting a positive or negative current. However, in the reference adjust mode,
the TRIM pin is used for current sharing. An alternative margining method is to inject a current into the SHR
share bus. This will simultaneously shift the regulation voltages of all power converter’s while maintaining equal
current sharing. The injected current is split equally between the LM5080’s SHR inputs and added to the TRIM
pin currents creating an equal offset voltage for all of the power converter references. The trim pin current
injected into each power converter’s reference (IT) is dependent on the magnitude of the total injected current
into the SHR bus (ISHR), the number of LM5080’s on the SHR bus (N) and any transconductance boost supplied
(R1 & R2):
An alternate method to shift the regulation voltage is to tie all the CSP pins together and inject a current into that
node. The trim pin current injected into each power converter’s reference (IT) attributed to the current injected
into the CSP node (ICSP) is derived to be:
Figure 18 shows a margining up and down application implemented using pull up resistors to VCC. Since the
SHR and CSP voltages are approximately 0.1 x VCC and 0.2 x VCC respectively, the injected current can be
independently controlled with RM1 and RM2.
Figure 18. One Method of Implementing Voltage Margining
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GENERAL DESIGN PROCEDURE
1. Select an appropriate sense resistor value. More sense voltage will result in better load sharing but more
efficiency loss. Sense voltages of 50mV or more are recommended. In addition, the sense voltage at full load
should be less than 5% of VCC in applications that control the remote sense terminals of the power supply.
2. For the reference adjust and feedback adjust modes, determine if transconductance (gm) boosting is
required. Boosting the transconductance also boosts the TRO pin current limit. The TRO pin current limit
(approximately 10µA typical) multiplied by the reference impedance determines the maximum correction the
LM5080 can make to the reference. The LM5080 must have enough TRO current to adjust the converter
output voltage by at least the accuracy of the reference. For example, if the reference accuracy is ±2%, the
LM5080 must have the ability to adjust the reference by at least 2% (in the event one converter is 2% high
and the other 2% low).
3. Compensate the current share loop by selecting an appropriate capacitance for CTRO. The compensation of
the current share loop is dependent on the frequency response of the output voltage to the controlling node
of the converter (TRIM pin, feedback divider or remote sense pins). Given the wide variety of converter
designs and the many operating modes of the LM5080, selection of CTRO is best accomplished using a
simple iterative procedure. Start with a large capacitance in TRO (100µF or more). While monitoring the load
current in each converter with a current probe, determine the minimum CTRO required for stability by
decreasing CTRO until the current sharing becomes unstable under step loads. The step loads should be
more than 50% of the load range and applied at a frequency well below the cross over frequency of the
converter. The TRO capacitance can be further reduced by introducing some resistance (RTRO) in series
with CTRO to cancel the 2nd order poles within the converter.
4. If RTRO > 100 Ωin either remote sense mode, a second CTRO capacitor (~ 2nF) should be added between
TRO and CSP to keep the error amplifier stable.
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