FAN48615
www.onsemi.com
9
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
FAN48615 is a synchronous PWM Only boost regulator.
The regulator’s Pass−Through Mode automatically
activates when VIN is above the boost regulator’s set point.
Table 7. OPERATING MODES
Mode Description Invoked When:
LIN Linear Startup VIN > VOUT
SS Boost Soft−Start VIN < VOUT < VOUT(TARGET)
BST Boost Operating Mode VOUT = VOUT(TARGET)
PT Pass−Through Mode VIN > VOUT(TARGET) or
when EN is pulled LOW
after initial startup
Boost Mode Regulation
The FAN48615 uses a current−mode modulator to
achieve excellent transient response.
Table 8. BOOST STARTUP SEQUENCE
Start
Mode Entry Exit
End
Mode
Timeout
(ms)
LIN1 VIN >
VUVLO,
EN = 1
VOUT > VIN − 300 mV SS
Timeout LIN2 512
LIN2 LIN1 Exit VOUT > VIN − 300 mV SS
Timeout FAULT 1024
SS LIN1 or
LIN2 Exit
VOUT =
VOUT(TARGET)
BST
Overload Timeout FAULT 64
LIN Mode
When EN is HIGH and VIN > VUVLO, the regulator first
attempts to bring VOUT within 300 mV of VIN by using the
internal fixed−current source from VIN (Q2). The current is
limited to the LIN1 set point.
If VOUT reaches VIN−300 mV during LIN1 Mode, the SS
Mode is initiated. Otherwise, LIN1 times out after 512 ms
and LIN2 Mode is entered.
In LIN2 Mode, the current source is incremented. If VOUT
fails to reach VIN−300 mV after 1024 ms, a fault condition
is declared and the device waits 20 ms to attempt an
automatic restart.
Soft−Start (SS) Mode
Upon the successful completion of LIN Mode (VOUT ≥
VIN− 300 mV), the regulator begins switching with boost
pulses current limited to 50% of nominal level.
During SS Mode, if VOUT fails to reach regulation during
the SS ramp sequence for more than 64 ms, a fault is declared.
If large COUT is used, the reference is automatically stepped
slower to avoid excessive input current draw.
Boost (BST) Mode
This is a normal operating mode of the regulator.
Pass−Through Mode
The device allows the user to force the device in Forced
Pass−Through Mode through the EN pin. If the EN pin is
pulled HIGH, the device starts operating in Boost Mode.
Once the EN pin is pulled LOW, the device is forced into
Pass−Through Mode. To disable the device, the input supply
voltage must be removed. The device cannot startup in
Forced Pass−Through Mode (see Figure 18). During
startup, keep the EN pulled HIGH for at least 350 ms before
pulling it LOW in order to make sure that the device enters
Pass− Through Mode reliably.
In normal operation, the device automatically transitions
from Boost Mode to Pass−Through Mode if VIN goes above
the target VOUT. In Pass−Through Mode, the device fully
enhances Q2 to provide a very low impedance path from
VIN to VOUT. Entry to the Pass−Through Mode is triggered
by condition where VIN > VOUT and no switching has
occurred during the past 5 ms. To soften the entry into
Pass−Through Mode, Q2 is driven as a linear current source
for the first 5 ms. Pass−Through Mode exit is triggered when
VOUT reaches the target VOUT voltage. During Automatic
Pass−Through Mode, the device is short−circuit protected
by a voltage comparator tracking the voltage drop from VIN
to VOUT; if the drop exceeds 300 mV, a fault is declared.
Figure 18. Pass−Through Profile
VOUT VIN
0V
Force Pass−Through
mode
VIN 0V
VEN 0V
tSS
Boost mode
Part Shuts
down
VBOOST
Current Limit Protection
The FAN48615 has valley current limit protection in case
of overload situations. The valley current limit will prevent
high current from causing damage to the IC and the inductor.
The current limit is halved during soft−start.
When starting into a fault condition, the input current will
be limited by LIN1 and LIN2 current threshold.
Fault State
The regulator enters Fault State under any of the following
conditions:
•VOUT fails to achieve the voltage required to advance
from LIN Mode to SS Mode.
•VOUT fails to achieve the voltage required to advance
from SS Mode to BST Mode.