XR76203-Q/XR76205-Q/XR76208-Q
AEC-Q100 Qualified 40V PowerBloxTM
3A/5A/8A Synchronous Step Down COT Regulator
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General Description
The XR76203-Q, XR76205-Q and XR76208-Q are synchronous step-
down regulators combining the controller, drivers, bootstrap diode and
MOSFETs in a single package for point-of-load supplies well suited for
automotive applications. Qualified per AEC-Q100, the XR76203-Q,
XR76205-Q and XR76208-Q have load current ratings of 3A, 5A and 8A
respectively. A wide 5.5V to 40V input voltage range allows for single sup-
ply operation from 12V battery systems required to withstand load dump,
industry standard 24V ±10%, 18V-36V, and rectified 18VAC and 24VAC
rails.
With a proprietary emulated current mode Constant On-Time (COT) con-
trol scheme, the XR76203-Q, XR76205-Q and XR76208-Q provide
extremely fast line and load transient response using ceramic output
capacitors. They require no loop compensation, simplifying circuit imple-
mentation and reducing overall component count. The control loop also
provides 0.07% load and 0.15% line regulation and maintains constant
operating frequency. A selectable power saving mode allows the user to
operate in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) at light current loads
thereby significantly increasing the converter efficiency.
A host of protection features, including over-current, over-temperature,
short-circuit and UVLO, helps achieve safe operation under abnormal
operating conditions.
The XR76203/5/8-Q are available in a RoHS-compliant, green/halogen-
free space-saving QFN 5x5mm package.
Typical Application
FEATURES
■ Automotive AEC-Q100 Qualified
❏ Temperature Grade 1: -40°C to 125°C
❏ HBM ESD Class Level 2
❏ CDM ESD Class Level C4B
■ Controller, drivers, bootstrap diode and MOS-
FETs integrated in one package
■ 3A, 5A and 8A Step Down Regulators
❏ Wide 5.5V to 40V Input Voltage Range
❏ ≥0.6V Adjustable Output Voltage
■ Proprietary Constant On-Time Control
❏ No Loop Compensation Required
❏ Stable Ceramic Output Capacitor Operation
❏ Programmable 200ns to 2μs On-Time
❏ Constant 100kHz to 800kHz Frequency
■ Selectable CCM or CCM/DCM
❏ CCM/DCM for high efficiency at light-load
❏ CCM for constant frequency at light-load
■ Programmable Hiccup Current Limit with
Thermal Compensation
■ Precision Enable and Power Good flag
■ Programmable Soft-start
■ 30-pin 5x5mm QFN package with wettable flanks
APPLICATIONS
■ Automotive Systems
■ Distributed Power Architecture
■ Point-of-Load Converters
■ Power Supply Modules
■ FPGA, DSP, and Processor Supplies
■ Industrial and Military
Ordering Information - Back Page
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VOUT (V)
V
IN
(V)
PGND
FB
ILIM
SW
BST
XR76208-Q
VIN
EN/MODE
PGOOD
VCC
SS
TON
AGND
CSS RON
CVCC
Enable/Mode
Power Good
R
VIN
VOUT
RLIM
CBST
L1
CFF R1
R2
COUT
CIN
XR76205-Q
PVIN
XR76203-Q
Line Regulation
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses beyond the limits listed below may cause perma-
nent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute Max-
imum Rating condition for extended periods may affect
device reliability and lifetime.
PVIN, VIN.....................................................................-0.3V to 43V
VCC.............................................................................-0.3V to 6.0V
BST............................................................................-0.3V to 48V1
BST-SW.........................................................................-0.3V to 6V
SW, ILIM....................................................................-1V to 43V1, 2
ALL other pins...................................................-0.3V to VCC+0.3V
Storage Temperature............................................-65°C to +150°C
Junction Temperature............................................................150°C
Power Dissipation................................................Internally Limited
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)..................................300°C
ESD Rating (HBM - Human Body Model)...............................±2kV
ESD Rating (Charged device model (CDM) per AEC Q100-011,
Non-corner pins...................................................................±500V
ESD Rating (Charged device model (CDM) per AEC Q100-011,
Corner pins 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 22, 23, 30..................................±750V
Operating Conditions
PVIN.................................................................................5V to 40V
VIN................................................................................5.5V to 40V
SW, ILIM.......................................................................-1V to 40V1
PGOOD, VCC, TON, SS, EN, FB.................................-0.3V to 5.5V
Switching Frequency........................................100kHz to 800kHz3
Junction Temperature Range................................-40°C to +125°C
XR76203-Q Package Thermal Resistance, JA..................28°C/W
XR76205-Q Package Thermal Resistance, JA..................26°C/W
XR76208-Q Package Thermal Resistance, JA..................25°C/W
XR76203-Q Package Power Dissipation at 25°C....................3.6W
XR76205-Q Package Power Dissipation at 25°C....................3.8W
XR76208-Q Package Power Dissipation at 25°C....................4.0W
Note 1: No external voltage applied.
Note 2: SW pin’s minimum DC range is -1V, transient is -5V for less than
50ns.
Note 3: Recommended frequency
Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise noted: TJ= 25°C, VIN=24V, BST=VCC, SW=AGND=PGND=0V, CVCC=4.7uF. Limits applying over the full
operating temperature range are denoted by a “•”
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Power Supply Characteristics
VIN Input Voltage Range VCC regulating ●5.5 40 V
IVIN VIN Input Supply Current Not switching, VIN = 24V, VFB = 0.7V ●0.7 2 mA
IVIN VIN Input Supply Current (XR76203-Q) f=300kHz, RON=215k, VFB=0.58V 12 mA
IVIN VIN Input Supply Current (XR76205-Q) f=300kHz, RON=215k, VFB=0.58V 15 mA
IVIN VIN Input Supply Current (XR76208-Q) f=300kHz, RON=215k, VFB=0.58V 19 mA
IOFF Shutdown Current Enable = 0V, VIN = 12V 1 μA
Enable and Under-Voltage Lock-Out UVLO
VIH_EN_1 EN Pin Rising Threshold ●1.8 1.9 2.0 V
VEN_H_1 EN Pin Hysteresis 70 mV
VIH_EN_2 EN Pin Rising Threshold for DCM/CCM
operation
●2.8 3.0 3.1 V
VEN_H_2 EN Pin Hysteresis 100 mV
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VCC UVLO Start Threshold, Rising Edge ●4.00 4.25 4.40 V
VCC UVLO Hysteresis 230 mV
Reference Voltage
VREF Reference Voltage
VIN = 5.5V to 40V, VCC regulating 0.596 0.600 0.604 V
VIN = 5.5V to 40V, VCC regulating ●0.594 0.600 0.606 V
DC Line Regulation CCM, closed loop, VIN=5.5V-40V, applies
to any COUT
±0.33 %
DC Load Regulation CCM, closed loop, applies to any COUT ±0.39 %
Programmable Constant On-Time
TON1 On-Time 1 RON = 237k, VIN = 40V ●1570 1840 2120 ns
f Corresponding to On-Time 1 VOUT= 24V, VIN = 40V, RON = 237k ●283 326 382 kHz
TON(MIN) Minimum Programmable On-Time RON = 14k, VIN = 40V 120 ns
TON2 On-Time 2 RON = 14k, VIN = 24V ●174 205 236 ns
TON3 On-Time 3 RON = 35.7k, VIN = 24V ●407 479 550 ns
f Corresponding to On-Time 3 VOUT = 3.3V, VIN = 24V, RON = 35.7k ●250 287 338 kHz
f Corresponding to On-Time 3 VOUT = 5.0V, VIN = 24V, RON = 35.7k ●379 435 512 kHz
Minimum Off-Time ●250 350 ns
Diode Emulation Mode
Zero Crossing Threshold DC value measured during test -2 mV
Soft-start
SS Charge Current ●-14 -10 -6 μA
SS Discharge Current Fault present ●1mA
VCC Linear Regulator
VCC Output Voltage
VIN = 6V to 40V, ILOAD = 0 to 30mA ●4.8 5.0 5.2 V
VIN = 5V, ILOAD = 0 to 20mA ●4.51 4.7 V
Power Good Output
Power Good Threshold -10 -6.9 -5 %
Power Good Hysteresis 1.6 4 %
Power Good Sink Current 1mA
Protection: OCP, OTP, Short-Circuit
Hiccup Timeout 110 ms
ILIM Pin Source Current 45 50 55 μA
ILIM Current Temperature Coefficient 0.4 %/°C
OCP Comparator Offset ●-8 0 +8 mV
Current Limit Blanking GL rising>1V 100 ns
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
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Note 1: Guaranteed by design
Thermal Shutdown Threshold1Rising temperature 150 °C
Thermal Hysteresis115 °C
VSCTH Feedback Pin Short-Circuit
Threshold
Percent of VREF
, short circuit is active after
PGOOD is asserted
●50 60 70 %
XRP76203 Output Power Stage
RDSON
High-Side MOSFET RDSON
IDS = 1A
115 160 mΩ
Low-Side MOSFET RDSON 40 59 mΩ
IOUT Maximum Output Current ●3A A
XRP76205 Output Power Stage
RDSON
High-Side MOSFET RDSON
IDS = 2A
42 59 mΩ
Low-Side MOSFET RDSON 40 59 mΩ
IOUT Maximum Output Current ●5A A
XRP76208 Output Power Stage
RDSON
High-Side MOSFET RDSON
IDS = 2A
42 59 mΩ
Low-Side MOSFET RDSON 16.2 21.5 mΩ
IOUT Maximum Output Current ●8A A
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
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Pin Configuration, Top View
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8 9 11 12 13 14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
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PVIN PAD
SW PAD
AGND PAD PGND
PAD
PVIN PVIN PVIN PVIN PVIN PVIN
PVIN
PVIN
PGND
PGND
PGND
PGND
PGND
SW
SWSWSWSW
SWBST
ILIM
EN
TON
SS
PGOOD
FB
AGND
VIN VCC AGND
10
29
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Pin Assignments
Type: A = Analog, I = Input, O = Output, I/O = Input/Output, PWR = Power, OD = Open-Drain
Pin No. Pin Name Type Description
1 ILIM A Over-current protection programming. Connect with a resistor to SW.
2 EN/MODE I Precision enable pin. Pulling this pin above 1.9V will turn the regulator on and it will operate in
CCM. If the voltage is raised above 3.0V then the regulator will operate in DCM/CCM depend-
ing on load
3 TON A Constant on-time programming pin. Connect with a resistor to AGND.
4 SS A Soft-Start pin. Connect an external capacitor between SS and AGND to program the soft-start
rate based on the 10uA internal source current.
5 PGOOD O, OD Power-good output. This open-drain output is pulled low when VOUT is outside the regulation.
6 FB A Feedback input to feedback comparator. Connect with a set of resistors to VOUT and AGND
in order to program VOUT.
7, 10, AGND
Pad
AGND A Signal ground for control circuitry. Connect AGND Pad with a short trace to pins 7 and 10.
8 VIN A Supply input for the regulator’s LDO. Normally it is connected to PVIN.
9 VCC A The output of regulator’s LDO. For operation using a 5V rail, VCC should be shorted to VIN.
11-14, 20,
29, SW Pad
SW PWR Switch node. Drain of the low-side N-channel MOSFET. Source of the high-side MOSFET is
wire-bonded to the SW Pad. Pins 20 and 29 are internally connected to SW pad.
15-19,
PGND Pad
PGND PWR Ground of the power stage. Should be connected to the system’s power ground plane. Source
of the low-side MOSFET is wire-bonded to PGND Pad.
21-28, PVIN
Pad
PVIN PWR Input voltage for power stage. Drain of the high-side N-channel MOSFET.
30 BST A High-side driver supply pin. Connect a bootstrap capacitor between BST and pin 29.
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Functional Block Diagram
Q
Q
R
S
Dead
Time
Control
On-Time
1.9 V
Hiccup
Mode
+-
PGND
FB
VIN
GH
Minimum
On Time
Enable
Hiccup
OCP
comparator
Feedback
comparator
current
emulation &
DC correction
PGOOD
LDO
VCC
VCC
GL
SW
BST
VCC
50uA
+
-
+
-
+
-
3 V
-2 mV
SW
Enable LDO
CCM or CCM/DCM
Zero Cross Detect
If 8 consecutive ZCD
Then DCM
If 1 non-ZCD
Then ex i t DCM
Q
Q
R
S
AGND ILIM
If four
consecutive OCP
VIN
TON
+
-
+
-
+
-
PGOOD comparator
Short -c i r c u i t detection
0.555 V
0.36 V
Switching
Enabled
10uA
+
-
Switching
Enabled
SS
0.6 V
+
-
+
-
Switching
Enabled
Enable LDO VCC UVLO
4.25 V
OTP
150 C
TJ
VCC
TON
Enable LDO
PVIN
EN/MODE
FB 0.6V
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Unless otherwise noted: VIN = 24V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=8A, f=400kHz, TA = 25°C. Schematic from the application information
section.
Figure 1: Load Regulation Figure 2: Line regulation
Figure 3: TON versus RON Figure 4: TON versus VIN, RON=27.4k
Figure 5: frequency versus IOUT Figure 6: frequency versus VIN
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VOUT (V)
V
IN
(V)
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3.300
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V
OUT
(V)
I
OUT
(A)
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100
1,000
1 10 100
TON (ns)
RON (kΩ)
Typical
Calculated
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300
500
700
900
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1,300
1,500
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ON
(ns)
V
IN
(V)
Calculated
Typical
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OUT
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600
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f (kHz)
V
IN
(V)
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Unless otherwise noted: VIN = 24V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=8A, f=400kHz, TA = 25°C. Schematic from the application information
section.
Figure 7: XR76208-Q IOCP versus RLIM Figure 8: XR76205-Q IOCP versus RLIM
Figure 9: XR76203-Q IOCP versus RLIM Figure 10: ILIM versus temperature
Figure 11: VREF versus temperature Figure 12: TON versus temperature, RON=35.7kΩ
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4
6
8
10
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14
23456
I
OCP
(A)
R
LIM
(kΩ)
0
2
4
6
8
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I
OCP
(A)
R
LIM
(kΩ)
590
595
600
605
610
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
V
REF
(mV)
T
J
(°C)
430
440
450
460
470
480
490
500
510
520
530
-40-200 20406080100120
TON (ns)
T
J
(°C)
30
40
50
60
70
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
ILIM (uA)
T
J
(°C)
0
1
2
3
4
5
2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
I
OCP
(A)
R
LIM
(kΩ)
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Unless otherwise noted: VIN = 24V, VOUT=3.3V, IOUT=8A, f=400kHz, TA = 25°C. Schematic from the application information
section.
Figure 13: Steady state, IOUT=8A Figure 14: Steady state, DCM, IOUT=0A
Figure 15: Power up, Forced CCM Figure 16: Power up, DCM/CCM
Figure 17: Load step, Forced CCM, 0A-4A-0A Figure 18: Load step, DCM/CCM, 0A-4A-0A
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Efficiency
Unless otherwise noted: TAMBIENT = 25°C, No Air flow, f=400kHz, Inductor losses are included, Schematic from the applica-
tion information section.
Figure 19: XR76208-Q efficiency, VIN=12V Figure 20: XR76208-Q efficiency, VIN=24V
Figure 21: XR76205-Q efficiency, VIN=12V Figure 22: XR76205-Q efficiency, VIN=24V
Figure 23: XR76203-Q efficiency, VIN=12V Figure 24: XR76203-Q efficiency, VIN=24V
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Efficiency %
I
OUT
(A)
5.0V DCM 5.0V CCM
3.3V DCM 3.3V CCM
1.8V DCM 1.8V CCM
3.3uH
4.7uH
6.8uH
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Efficiency %
I
OUT
(A)
12V DCM 12V CCM
5.0V DCM 5.0V CCM
3.3V DCM 3.3V CCM
1.8V DCM 1.8V CCM
3.3uH
4.7uH
6.8uH
10uH
200kHz
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Efficiency %
I
OUT
(A)
12V DCM 12V CCM
5.0V DCM 5.0V CCM
3.3V DCM 3.3V CCM
1.8V DCM 1.8V CCM
6.8uH
4.7uH
3.3uH
2.2uH
200kHz
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Efficiency %
I
OUT
(A)
5.0V DCM 5.0V CCM
3.3V DCM 3.3V CCM
1.8V DCM 1.8V CCM
2.2uH
3.3uH
4.7uH
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Efficiency %
I
OUT
(A)
5.0V DCM 5.0V CCM
3.3V DCM 3.3V CCM
1.8V DCM 1.8V CCM
3.3uH
2.2uH
1.5uH
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I
OUT
(A)
12V DCM 12V CCM
5.0V DCM 5.0V CCM
3.3V DCM 3.3V CCM
1.8V DCM 1.8V CCM
200kHz, 8.2uH
3.3uH
2.2uH
1.5uH
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Thermal Derating
Unless otherwise noted: No Air flow, f=400kHz, Schematic from the application information section.
Figure 25: XR76208-Q, VIN=12V Figure 26: XR76208-Q, VIN=24V
Figure 27: XR76205-Q, VIN=12V Figure 28: XR76205-Q, VIN=24V
Figure 29: XR76203-Q, VIN=12V Figure 30: XR76203-Q, VIN=24V
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AMBIENT
(°C)
I
OUT
(A)
1.8 VOUT
3.3 VOUT
5.0 VOUT
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AMBIENT
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OUT
(A)
1.8 VOUT
3.3 VOUT
5.0 VOUT
12 VOUT
200kHz
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OUT
(A)
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OUT
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3.3 VOUT
5.0 VOUT
12 VOUT
200kHz
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AMBIENT
(°C)
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OUT
(A)
1.8 VOUT
3.3 VOUT
5.0 VOUT
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AMBIENT
(°C)
I
OUT
(A)
1.8 VOUT
3.3 VOUT
5.0 VOUT
12 VOUT
200kHz
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Functional Description
XR76203-Q, XR76205-Q and XR76208-Q are synchro-
nous step-down proprietary emulated current-mode Con-
stant On-Time (COT) regulators. The on-time, which is
programmed via RON, is inversely proportional to VIN and
maintains a nearly constant frequency. The emulated cur-
rent-mode control is stable with ceramic output capacitors.
Each switching cycle begins with GH signal turning on the
high-side (control) FET for a preprogrammed time. At the
end of the on-time, the high-side FET is turned off and the
low-side (synchronous) FET is turned on for a preset mini-
mum time (250ns nominal). This parameter is termed Mini-
mum Off-Time. After the minimum off-time, the voltage at
the feedback pin FB is compared to an internal voltage
ramp at the feedback comparator. When VFB drops below
the ramp voltage, the high-side FET is turned on and the
cycle repeats. This voltage ramp constitutes an emulated
current ramp and makes possible the use of ceramic
capacitors, in addition to other capacitor types, for output
filtering.
Enable/Mode Input (EN/MODE)
EN/MODE pin accepts a tri-level signal that is used to con-
trol turn on/off. It also selects between two modes of opera-
tion: ‘Forced CCM’ and ‘DCM/CCM’. If EN is pulled below
1.8V, the Regulator shuts down. A voltage between 2.0V
and 2.8V selects the Forced CCM mode which will run the
Regulator in continuous conduction at all times. A voltage
higher than 3.1V selects the DCM/CCM mode which will
run the Regulator in discontinuous conduction at light
loads.
Selecting the Forced CCM Mode
In order to set the Regulator to operate in Forced CCM, a
voltage between 2.0V and 2.8V must be applied to EN/
MODE. This can be achieved with an external control sig-
nal that meets the above voltage requirement. Where an
external control is not available, the EN/MODE can be
derived from VIN. If VIN is well regulated, use a resistor
divider and set the voltage to 2.5V. If VIN varies over a wide
range, the circuit shown in figure 31 can be used to gener-
ate the required voltage. Note that at VIN of 5.5V and 40V
the nominal Zever voltage is 4.0V and 5.0V respectively.
Therefore for VIN in the range of 5.5V to 40V, the circuit
shown in figure 31 will generate VEN required for Forced
CCM.
Selecting the DCM/CCM Mode
In order to set the Regulator operation to DCM/CCM, a volt-
age between 3.1V and 5.5V must be applied to EN/MODE
pin. If an external control signal is available, it can be
directly connected to EN/MODE. In applications where an
external control is not available, EN/MODE input can be
derived from VIN. If VIN is well regulated, use a resistor
divider and set the voltage to 4V. If VIN varies over a wide
range, the circuit shown in figure 32 can be used to gener-
ate the required voltage.
Figure 31: Selecting Forced CCM by deriving EN/MODE from VIN
Figure 32: Selecting DCM/CCM by deriving EN/MODE from VIN
R1
30.1k, 1%
RZ
10k
EN/MODE
R2
35.7k, 1%
Zener
MMSZ4685T1G or Equivalent
IN
V
Zener
MMSZ4685T1G or Equivalent
RZ
10k
EN/MODE
VIN
VEN
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Programming the On-Time
The On-Time TON is programmed via resistor RON accord-
ing to following equation:
where TON is calculated from:
where:
f is the desired switching frequency at nominal IOUT
Eff is the Regulator efficiency corresponding to nominal
IOUT shown in figures 19-24
Substituting for TON in the first equation we get:
Over-Current Protection (OCP)
If load current exceeds the programmed over-current, IOCP
,
for four consecutive switching cycles, the Module enters
hiccup mode of operation. In hiccup, the MOSFET gates
are turned off for 110ms (hiccup timeout). Following the hic-
cup timeout, a soft-start is attempted. If OCP persists, hic-
cup timeout will repeat. The Module will remain in hiccup
mode until load current is reduced below the programmed
IOCP . In order to program the over-current protection, use
the following equation:
Where:
RLIM is resistor value for programming IOCP
IOCP is the over-current threshold to be programmed
RDS is the MOSFET rated On Resistance; XR76208-
Q=21.5mΩ, XR76205-Q=59mΩ, XR76203-Q=59mΩ
8mV is the OCP comparator maximum offset
ILIM is the internal current that generates the necessary
OCP comparator threshold (use 45μA).
Note that ILIM has a positive temperature coefficient of
0.4%/°C (figure 10). This is meant to roughly match and
compensate for positive temperature coefficient of the syn-
chronous FET. Graph of typical IOCP versus RLIM is shown
in figure 7-9. Maximum allowable RLIM for XR76205-Q is
8.06kΩ.
Short-Circuit Protection (SCP)
If the output voltage drops below 60% of its programmed
value, the Module will enter hiccup mode. Hiccup will per-
sist until short-circuit is removed. SCP circuit becomes
active after PGOOD asserts high.
Over-Temperature (OTP)
OTP triggers at a nominal die temperature of 150°C. The
gate of switching FET and synchronous FET are turned off.
When die temperature cools down to 135°C, soft-start is
initiated and operation resumes.
Programming the Output Voltage
Use an external voltage divider as shown in the Application
Circuit to program the output voltage VOUT
.
where R2 has a nominal value of 2kΩ.
Programming the Soft-start
Place a capacitor CSS between the SS and AGND pins to
program the soft-start. In order to program a soft-start time
of TSS, calculate the required capacitance CSS from the
following equation:
RON
VIN TON 25 9–
10–
3.05 10–
10
------------------------------------------------------------
=
TON
VOUT
VIN
fEff
-------------------------------
=
RON
VOUT
fEff
----------------


25 9–
10VIN
–
3.05 10–
10
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
=
RLIM IOCP RDS8mV+
ILIM
----------------------------------------------------
=
R1 R2 VOUT
0.6
------------- 1–


=
CSS TSS 10A
0.6V
--------------


=
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Feed-Forward Capacitor (CFF)
A feed-forward capacitor (CFF) may be necessary depend-
ing on the Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) of COUT
. If
only ceramic output capacitors are used for COUT then a
CFF is necessary. Calculate CFF from:
where:
R1 is the resistor that CFF is placed in parallel with
fLC is the frequency of output filter double-pole
fLC frequency must be less than 11kHz when using ceramic
COUT
. If necessary, increase L and/or COUT in order to
meet this constraint.
When using capacitors with higher ESR, such as PANA-
SONIC TPE series, a CFF is not required provided following
conditions are met:
1. The frequency of output filter LC double-pole fLC should
be less than 11kHz.
2. The frequency of ESR Zero fZero,ESR should be at least
five times larger than fLC.
Note that if fZero,ESR is less than 5xfLC, then it is recom-
mended to set the fLC at less than 2kHz. CFF is still not
required.
Maximum Allowable Voltage Ripple at FB pin
Note that the steady-state voltage ripple at feedback pin FB
(VFB,RIPPLE) must not exceed 50mV in order for the Regu-
lator to function correctly. If VFB,RIPPLE is larger than 50mV
then COUT should be increased as necessary in order to
keep the VFB,RIPPLE below 50mV.
Feed-Forward Resistor (RFF)
Poor PCB layout can cause FET switching noise at the out-
put and may couple to the FB pin via CFF. Excessive noise
at FB will cause poor load regulation. To solve this problem
place a resistor RFF in series with CFF
. RFF value up to 2%
of R1 is acceptable.
CFF
1
2R17fLC
------------------------------------------------
=
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Application Circuit, XR76208-Q
RSNB 1 Ohm
CSNB 0.56nF
R4 2k
U1
XR762084
ILIM
1
TON
3
EN
2
SS
4
VCC
9
AGND
10
SW
11
SW
12
PGOOD
5
FB
6
AGND
7
VIN
8
SW
13
SW
14
PGND 15
BST 30
PGND 17
PGND 18
PGND 19
SW 20
PVIN 21
PVIN 22
PVIN 23
PVIN 24
PVIN 25
PVIN 26
PVIN 27
PVIN 28
SW 29
PGND 16
AGND PAD 31
PGND PAD 32
SW PAD 33
PVIN PAD 34
400kHz, 3.3V @ 0-8A
24VIN
CIN
2x 10uF/50V
CVCC 4.7uF
IHLP-5050FD-01
2.2uH
R1
9.09k
R2
2k
CSS 47nF
CIN 0.1uF
R5 10k
CFF
0.27nF
PVIN
COUT
3x 47uF/10V
VCC
RON 28k
FB
R3 18.2k
CBST 1uF
RLIM 5.49k
SW
FB
OPTIONAL
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Application Circuit, XR76205-Q
RSNB 1 Ohm
CSNB 0.33nF
R4 2k
U1
XR762054
ILIM
1
TON
3
EN
2
SS
4
VCC
9
AGND
10
SW
11
SW
12
PGOOD
5
FB
6
AGND
7
VIN
8
SW
13
SW
14
PGND 15
BST 30
PGND 17
PGND 18
PGND 19
SW 20
PVIN 21
PVIN 22
PVIN 23
PVIN 24
PVIN 25
PVIN 26
PVIN 27
PVIN 28
SW 29
PGND 16
AGND PAD 31
PGND PAD 32
SW PAD 33
PVIN PAD 34
24VIN
400kHz, 3.3V @ 0-5A
CIN
1x 10uF/50V
CVCC 4.7uF
Wurth-74437368033
3.3uH
R1
9.09k
R2
2k
CSS 47nF
CIN1 0.1uF
R5 10k
CFF
0.27nF
PVIN
COUT
2x 47uF/10V
VCC
RON 29.4k
FB
R3 18.2k
CBST 1uF
RLIM 8.06k
SW
FB
OPTIONAL
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Application Circuit, XR76203-Q
SW
R4 2k
U1
XR762034
ILIM
1
TON
3
EN
2
SS
4
VCC
9
AGND
10
SW
11
SW
12
PGOOD
5
FB
6
AGND
7
VIN
8
SW
13
SW
14
PGND 15
BST 30
PGND 17
PGND 18
PGND 19
SW 20
PVIN 21
PVIN 22
PVIN 23
PVIN 24
PVIN 25
PVIN 26
PVIN 27
PVIN 28
SW 29
PGND 16
AGND PAD 31
PGND PAD 32
SW PAD 33
PVIN PAD 34
400kHz, 3.3V @ 0-3A
24VIN
CIN
10uF/50V
CVCC 4.7uF
Wurth-74437368047
4.7uH
R1
9.09k
R2
2k
CSS 47nF
CIN1 0.1uF
R5 10k
CFF
0.22nF
PVIN
COUT
47uF/10V
VCC
RON 28k
FB
R3 18.2k
CBST 1uF
SW RLIM 4.02k
FB
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Mechanical Dimensions
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Ordering Information
Notes:
1. Refer to www.exar.com/XR76203-Q, www.exar.com/XR76205-Q, www.exar.com/XR76208-Q for most up-to-date Ordering Information.
2. Visit www.exar.com for additional information on Environmental Rating.
Revision History
Part Number Operating Temperature
Range
Lead-Free Package Packaging Method
XR76208EL-Q -40°C ≤ TJ ≤ 125°C Ye s 5x5mm QFN Tray
XR76208ELTR-Q Tape and Reel
XR76208EVB-Q XR76208-Q Evaluation Board
XR76205EL-Q -40°C ≤ TJ ≤ 125°C Ye s 5x5mm QFN Tray
XR76205ELTR-Q Tape and Reel
XR76205EVB-Q XR76205-Q Evaluation Board
XR76203EL-Q -40°C ≤ TJ ≤ 125°C Ye s 5x5mm QFN Tray
XR76203ELTR-Q Tape and Reel
XR76203EVB-Q XR76203-Q Evaluation Board
Revision Date Description
1A January 2017 Initial Release
1B March 2017 Removed preliminary from XR76203-Q
1C March 2017 Removed preliminary from XR76208-Q