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ISL6144
High Voltage ORing MOSFET Controller
DATASHEET
The ISL6144 ORing MOSFET Controller and a suitably sized
N-Channel power MOSFET(s) increases power distribution
efficiency and availability when replacing a power ORing diode
in high current applications.
In a multiple supply, fault tolerant, redundant power distribution
system, paralleled similar power supplies contribute equally to
the load current through various power sharing schemes.
Regardless of the scheme, a common design practice is to
include discrete ORing power diodes to protect against reverse
current flow should one of the power supplies develop a
catastrophic output short to ground. In addition, reverse current
can occur if the current sharing scheme fails and an individual
power supply voltage falls significantly below the others.
Although the discrete ORing diode solution has been used for
some time and is inexpensive to implement, it has some
drawbacks. The primary downside is the increased power
dissipation loss in the ORing diodes as power requirements for
systems increase. Another disadvantage when using an ORing
diode would be failure to detect a shorted or open ORing diode,
jeopardizing power system reliability. An open diode reduces
the system to single point of failure while a diode short might
pose a hazard to technical personnel servicing the system
while unaware of this failure.
The ISL6144 can be used in 9V to 75V systems having similar
power sources and has an internal charge pump to provide a
floating gate drive for the N-Channel ORing MOSFET. The High
Speed (HS) Comparator protects the common bus from
individual power supply shorts by turning off the shorted feed’s
ORing MOSFET in less than 300ns and ensuring low reverse
current.
An external resistor-programmable detection level for the HS
Comparator allows users to set the N-Channel MOSFET
“VOUT - VIN” trip point to adjust control sensitivity to power
supply noise.
The Hysteretic Regulating (HR) Amplifier provides a slow turn-
off of the ORing MOSFET. This turn-off is achieved in less than
100s when one of the sourcing power supplies is shutdown
slowly for system diagnostics, ensuring zero reverse current.
This slow turn-off mechanism also reacts to output voltage
droop, degradation, or power-down.
An open drain FAULT pin will indicate that a fault has occurred.
The fault detection circuitry covers different types of failures;
including dead short in the sourcing supply, a short of any two
ORing MOSFET terminals, or a blown fuse in the power
distribution path.
Features
• Wide Supply Voltage Range +9V to +75V
• Transient Rating to +100V
• Reverse Current Fault Isolation
• Internal Charge Pump Allows the use of N-Channel
MOSFET
• HS Comparator Provides Very Fast <0.3µs Response
Time to Dead Shorts on Sourcing Supply. HS Comparator
also has Resistor-adjustable Trip Level
• HR Amplifier allows Quiet, <100µs MOSFET Turn-off for
Power Supply Slow Shut Down
• Open Drain, Active Low Fault Output with 120µs Delay
• Provided in Packages Compliant to UL60950 (UL1950)
Creepage Requirements
• QFN Package:
- Compliant to JEDEC PUB95 MO-220
QFN - Quad Flat No Leads - Package Outline
- Near Chip Scale Package footprint, which improves
PCB efficiency and has a thinner profile
• Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
• ORing MOSFET Control in Power Distribution Systems
• N + 1 Redundant Distributed Power Systems
• File and Network Servers (12V and 48V)
• Telecom/Datacom Systems
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Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
(Notes 2, 3)
PART
MARKING
TEMP. RANGE
(°C)
PACKAGE
(Pb-free)
PKG.
DWG. #
ISL6144IVZA (Note 1) ISL61 44IVZ -40 to +105 16 Ld TSSOP M16.173
ISL6144IRZA (Note 1) ISL6144 IRZ -40 to +105 20 Ld 5x5 QFN L20.5x5
ISL6441EVAL1Z Evaluation Platform
NOTES:
1. Add “-T*” suffix for tape and reel. Please refer to TB347 for details on reel specifications.
2. These Intersil Pb-free plastic packaged products employ special Pb-free material sets, molding compounds/die attach materials, and 100% matte tin
plate plus anneal (e3 termination finish, which is RoHS compliant and compatible with both SnPb and Pb-free soldering operations). Intersil Pb-free
products are MSL classified at Pb-free peak reflow temperatures that meet or exceed the Pb-free requirements of IPC/JEDEC J STD-020.
3. For Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL), please see device information page for ISL6144. For more information on MSL please see techbrief TB363.
Pinouts ISL6144
(16 LD TSSOP)
TOP VIEW
ISL6144
(20 LD 5x5 QFN)
TOP VIEW
GATE
VIN
HVREF
NC
NC
NC
NC NC
NC
NC
NC
VSET
COMP
FAULT
14
15
16
9
13
12
11
10
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
8
VOUT
GND
1
2
3
4
5
678910
15
14
13
12
11
20 19 18 17 16
GATE
VIN
HVREF
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
GND
FAULT
VOUT
COMP
VSET
NC
NC
Pin Descriptions
TSSOP
PIN #
QFN
PIN # SYMBOL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
1 19 GATE External FET Gate Drive Allows active control of external N-Channel FET gate to perform ORing function.
2 1 VIN Power Supply Connection Chip bias input. Also provides a sensing node for external FET control.
3 2 HVREF Chip High Voltage Reference Low side of floating high voltage reference for all of the HV chip circuitry.
8 7 GND Chip Ground Reference Chip ground reference point.
99FAULT
Fault Output Provides an open drain active low output as an indication that a fault has
occurred: GATE is OFF (GATE < VIN + 0.37V) or other types of faults
resulting in VIN - VOUT > 0.41V.
14 13 VSET Low Side Connection for
Trip Level
Resistor connected to COMP provides adjustable “Vd - Vs” trip level along
with pin COMP.
15 14 COMP High Side Connection for HS
Comparator Trip Level
Resistor connected to VOUT provides sense point for the adjustable Vd - Vs
trip level along with pin VSET.
16 15 VOUT Chip Bias and Load
Connection
Provides the second sensing node for external FET control and chip output
bias.
4, 5, 6, 7,
10, 11,
12, 13
3, 4, 5, 6, 8,
10, 11, 12,
16, 17,
18, 20
NC No Connection
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General Application Circuit
NOTES:
4. AC/DC 1 through (N + 1) are multistage AC/DC converters which include AC/DC rectification stage and a DC/DC Converter with a +48VDC
output (also might include a Power Factor Correction stage).
5. DC/DC Converter 1 through (N + 1) are DC/DC converters to provide additional Intermediate Bus.
6. Load “+12V” and Load “+48V” might include other DC/DC converter stages to provide lower voltages such as ±15V, ±5V, +3.3V, +2.5V,
+1.8V etc.
7. Fuse location might vary depending on power system architecture.
FIGURE 1. ISL6144 GENERAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT IN A DISTRIBUTED POWER SYSTEM
AC/DC
VIN
HVREF
FAULTGND
VOUT
COMP
VSET
5V
ISL6144
1
AC POWER
+-
+48VDC BUS
+12VDC BUS
DC/DC
GATE
VIN
HVREF
FAULT
GND
COMP
VSET
ISL6144
1
DC/DC
N + 1
VOUT
5V
AC/DC
N + 1
LOAD “+12V” LOAD “+48V”
GATE
VIN
HVREF
FAULTGND
VOUT
COMP
VSET
5V
ISL6144
GATE VIN
HVREF
FAULTGND
VOUT
COMP
VSET
5V
ISL6144
GATE
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Simplified Block Diagram
9V TO 75V
SOURCE 2 D2*
HIGH
VOLTAGE
PASS
AND
CLAMPING
BIAS
AND
REF
-
+
20mV
HS
COMP
REG
AMPLIFIER
UV
COMP
0.6V
2A*
GATE LOGIC AND
CHARGE PUMP
GND
HVREF
VIN GATE
VOUT
COMP
VSET
SOURCE 1
LOAD
C1
C2
R1
R2
0.2mA
5.3V
LEVEL
SHIFT
FAULT
1.5mA 1.5mA
5.5V 0.1mA
DELAY
100µs
FAULT
DETECTION
F1**
F2**
R1C2
R2
C1
ISL6144
GATE
GND
VIN VOUT
COMP
HVREF
VSET
FAULT
9V TO 75V
-
+
* D1, D2 PARASITIC DIODES
**F1, F2 FUSES COULD ALSO BE PLACED
ON THE INPUT SIDE BEFORE THE VIN PIN. THIS
PLACEMENT DEPENDS ON POWER SYSTEM
ARCHITECTURE.
D1*
-
+
5mA
+
-
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 8) TA = +25°C Thermal Information
VIN, VOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to +100V
GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to VIN +12V
HVREF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to VIN -5V
COMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to VOUT
VSET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to VOUT -5V
FAULT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to 16V
ESD Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class 2
Operating Conditions
Supply Voltage Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +9V to +75V
Temperature Range (TA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°C to +105°C
Thermal Resistance (Typical) JA (°C/W) JC (°C/W)
TSSOP Package (Note 9) . . . . . . . . . . 90 N/A
QFN Package (Notes 10, 11) . . . . . . . . 35 5
Maximum Junction Temperature (Plastic Package) . . . . . . . +150°C
Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . -65°C to +150°C
Pb-Free Reflow Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see link below
http://www.intersil.com/pbfree/Pb-FreeReflow.asp
CAUTION: Do not operate at or near the maximum ratings listed for extended periods of time. Exposure to such conditions may adversely impact product reliability and
result in failures not covered by warranty.
NOTES:
8. All voltages are relative to GND, unless otherwise specified.
9. JA is measured with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board in free air. See Tech Brief TB379 for details.
10. JA is measured in free air with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board with “direct attach” features. See
Te c h B r i e f TB379.
11. For JC, the "case temp" location is the center of the exposed metal pad on the package underside.
Electrical Specifications VIN = 48V, TA = -40°C to +105°C, Unless Otherwise Specified. Boldface limits apply over the operating
temperature range, -40°C to +105°C.
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
(Note 12) TYP
MAX
(Note 12) UNITS
BIAS “VIN”
POR Rising PORL2H VIN Rising to VGATE > VIN + 7.5V 8.9 --V
12V Bias Current I12V VIN = 12V, VGATE = VIN + VGQP -3.5-mA
48V Bias Current I48V VIN = 48V, VGATE = VIN + VGQP -4.5-mA
75V Bias Current I75V VIN = 75V, VGATE = VIN + VGQP -5-mA
GATE
Charge Pump Voltage VGQP VIN = 12V to 75V VIN + 9 VIN + 10.5 VIN + 12 V
Gate Low Voltage Level VGL VIN - VOUT < 0V -0.3 VIN VIN + 0.5 V
Low Pull Down Current IPDL Cgs = 39nF, IPDL = Cgs*dVgs/Ttofs -5-mA
High Pull Down Current IPDH Cgs = 39nF, IPDH = Cgs*dVgs/Ttoff -2-A
Slow Turn-off Time ttoffs Cgs = 39nF - - 100 µs
Fast Turn-off Time ttoff Turn-off from VGATE = VIN + VGQP to VIN + 1V with
Cgs = 39nF (includes HS Comparator delay time)
-250300 ns
Start-up “Turn-On” Time tON Turn-on from VGATE = VIN to VIN + 7.5V into 39nF - 1 - ms
GATE Turn-On Current ION VIN = 9V to 75V - 1 - mA
CONTROL AND REGULATION I/O
HR Amplifier Forward Voltage
Regulation
VFWD_HR ISL6144 controls voltage across FET Vds to
VFWD_HR during static forward operation at loads
resulting in I * rDS(ON) < VFWD_HR
10 20 30 mV
HS COMP Externally
Programmable Threshold
VTH(HS) Externally programmable threshold for noise
sensitivity (system dependent), typical 0.05V to 0.3V
00.05 5.3 V
HS Comparator Offset Voltage VOS(HS) -40 025 mV
Comp Input Current
(Bias Current)
ICOMP -1.1-µA
HVREF Voltage (VIN - HVREF) HVREF(VZ) VIN = 9V to 75V - 5.5 - V
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Functional Pin Descriptions
GATE
This is the Gate Drive output of the external N-Channel
MOSFET generated by the IC internal charge pump. Gate
turn-on time is typically 1ms.
VIN
Input bias pin connected to the sourcing supply side (ORing
MOSFET Source). Also serves as the sense pin to
determine the sourcing supply voltage. The ORing MOSFET
will be turned off when VIN becomes lower than VOUT by a
value more than the externally set threshold.
VOUT
Connected to the Load side (ORing MOSFET Drain). This is
the VOUT sense pin connected to the load. This is the
common connection point for multiple paralleled supplies.
VOUT is compared to VIN to determine when the ORing
FET has to be turned off.
HVREF
Low side of the internal IC High Voltage Reference used by
internal circuitry, also available as an external pin for
additional external capacitor connection.
COMP
This is the high side connection for the HS Comparator trip
level setting (VTH(HS)). Resistor R1, connected between
COMP and VOUT along with resistor R2, provides adjustable
VOUT - VIN trip level (0V to 5V). This provides flexibility to
externally set the desired level depending on particular
system requirement.
VSET
Low side connection for the HS Comparator trip level setting
A second resistor R2 connected between VSET and COMP
provides adjustable “VIN - VOUT” level along with R1.
FAULT
Open-Drain pull-down FAULT Output with internal on-chip
filtering (tFLT). The ISL6144 fault detection circuitry will
pull-down this pin to GND as soon as it detects a fault.
Different types of faults and their detection mechanisms are
discussed in more detail in the “Functional Block Description”
on page 6.
GND
IC ground reference.
Detailed Description
The ISL6144 and a suitably sized N-Channel power
MOSFET(s) increases power distribution efficiency and
availability when replacing a power ORing diode in high current
applications. Refer to “Application Considerations” on page 8
for power saving when using ISL6144 with an N-channel ORing
MOSFET compared to a typical ORing diode.
Functional Block Description
Regulating Amplifier-Slow (Quiet) Turn-off
A Hysteretic Regulating (HR) Amplifier is used for a
Quiet/Slow turn-off mechanism. This slow turn-off is initiated
when the sourcing power supply is turned off slowly for
system diagnostics. Under normal operating conditions as
VOUT pulls up to 20mV below VIN (VIN - 20mV > VOUT), the
HR Amplifier regulates the gate voltage to keep the 20mV
(VFWD_HR) forward voltage drop across the ORing MOSFET
(Vs - Vd). This will continue until the load current exceeds
the MOSFET ability to deliver the current with Vsd of 20mV.
In this case, Gate will be charged to the full charge pump
voltage (VGQP) to fully enhance the MOSFET. At this point,
the MOSFET will be fully enhanced and behave as a
constant resistor valued at the rDS(ON). Once VIN starts to
drop below VOUT
, regulation cannot be maintained and the
output of the HR Amp is pulled high and the gate is pulled
down to VIN slowly in less than a 100µs. As a result, the
ORing FET is turned off, avoiding reverse current as well as
voltage and current stresses on supply components.
VSET Voltage (VOUT - VSET) VREF(VSET) VIN = 9V to 75V - 5.3 - V
Fault Low Output Voltage VFLT_L VIN - VOUT < 0V, VGATE = VGL --0.5 V
Fault Sink Current IFLT_SINK FAULT = VFLT_L, VIN < VOUT, VGATE = VGL 4--mA
Fault Leakage Current IFLT_LEAK FAULT = ”VFLT_H”, VIN > VOUT
, VGATE = VIN +
VGQP
--10 µA
Fault Delay - Low to High tFLT GATE = VGL to FAULT = VFLT_L -120-µs
NOTES:
12. Compliance to datasheet limits is assured by one or more methods: production test, characterization and/or design.
Electrical Specifications VIN = 48V, TA = -40°C to +105°C, Unless Otherwise Specified. Boldface limits apply over the operating
temperature range, -40°C to +105°C.
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
(Note 12) TYP
MAX
(Note 12) UNITS
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The slow turn-off is achieved in two stages. The first stage
starts with a slow turn-off action and lasts for up to 20µs. The
gate pull down current for the first stage is 2mA. The second
slow turn-off stage completes the gate turn-off with a 10mA
pull down current. The 20µs delay filters out any false trip off
due to noise or glitches that might be present on the supply
line.
The gate turn-on and gate turn-off drivers have a 50kHz filter
to reduce the variation in FET forward voltage drop (and FET
gate voltage) due to normal SMPS system switching noises
(typically higher than 50kHz). These filters do not affect the
total turn-on or slow turn-off times.
Special system design precautions must be taken to insure
that no AC mains related low frequency noise will be present
at the input or output of ISL6144. Filters and multiple power
conversion stages, which are part of any distributed DC
power system, normally filter out all such noise.
HS Comparator-Fast Turn-off
There is a High Speed (HS) Comparator used for fast turn-
off of the ORing MOSFET to protect the common bus
against hard short faults at a sourcing power supply output
(refer to Figure 1).
During normal operation the gate of the ORing MOSFET is
charge pumped to a voltage that depends on whether it is in
the 20mV regulation mode or fully enhanced. In this case:
If a dead short fault occurs in the sourcing supply, it causes
VIN to drop very quickly while VOUT is not affected as more
than one supply are paralleled. In the absence of the
ISL6144 functionality, a very high reverse current will flow
from Output to the Input supply pulling down the common
DC Bus, resulting in an overall “catastrophic” system failure.
The fault can be detected and isolated by using the ISL6144
and an N-Channel ORing MOSFET. VIN is compared to
VCOMP
, and whenever:
The fast turn-off mechanism will be activated and the
MOSFET(s) will be turned off very quickly. The speed of this
turn-off depends on the amount of equivalent gate loading
capacitance. For an equivalent Cgs = 39nF. The gate turn-off
time is <300ns and gate pull down current is 2A.
The level of VTH(HS) (HS Comparator trip level) is adjustable
by means of external resistors R1 and R2 to a value
theoretically ranging from 0V to 5.3V. Typical values are
0.05V to 0.3V. This is done in order to avoid false turn-off
due to noise or minor glitches present in the DC switching
power supply. The threshold voltage is calculated as
Equation 3:
Where VREF(VSET) is an internal zener reference (5.3V
typical) between VOUT and VSET pins. R1 and R2 must be
chosen such that their sum is about 50k. An external
capacitor, C2, is needed between VOUT and COMP pins to
provide high frequency decoupling. The HS comparator has
an internal delay time on the order of 50ns, which is part of
the <300ns overall turn-off time specification (with
Cgs = 39nF).
Gate Logic and Charge Pump
The IC has two charge pumps. The first charge pump
generates the floating gate drive for the N-Channel
MOSFET. The second charge pump output current opposes
the pull down current of the slow turn-off transistor to provide
regulation of the GATE voltage.
The presence of the charge pump allows the use of an
N-Channel MOSFET with a floating gate drive. The
N-Channel MOSFETs normally have lower rDS(ON) (not to
mention cost saving) compared to P-Channel MOSFETs,
allowing further reduction of conduction losses.
BIAS and REF
Bias currents for the two internal zener supplies (HVREF
and VSET) is provided by this block. This block also
provides a 0.6V band-gap reference used in the UV
detection circuit.
Undervoltage Comparator
The undervoltage comparator compares HVREF to 0.6V
internal reference. Once it falls below this level the UV
circuitry pulls and holds down the gate pin as long as the
HVREF UV condition is present. Voltage at both VIN and
HVREF pins track each other.
VOUT VIN IOUT
–rDS(ON
=(EQ. 1)
FIGURE 1. HS COMPARATOR
-
+
HV PASS
VOUT
COMP
VSET
GATE
VIN
HS
2A*
VIN
DRIVER BIAS
CLAMP
AND
VTH(HS)
5.3V
R1
R2
C2
SOURCING
SUPPLY
TO SHARED
LOAD
COMP
FROM
R1 + R2 = 50k
VIN VCOMP
<
VCOMP VOUT VTH HS
–=
where
;
VTH(HS) is defined below
(EQ. 2)
VTH HS
R1
R1R2
+
--------------------------VREF VSET
=(EQ. 3)
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High Voltage Pass and Clamp
A high voltage pass and clamping circuit prevents the high
output voltage from damaging the comparators in case of
quick drop in VIN. The comparators are running from the 5V
supply between HVREF and VIN. These devices are rated
for 5V and will be damaged if VOUT is allowed to be present
(as the output is powered from other parallel supplies), and
does not fall when VIN is falling. For example, if VIN falls to
30V, VOUT remains at 48V and the differential Voltage
between the “-” and “+” terminals of the comparator would be
18V, exceeding the rating of the devices and causing
permanent damage to the IC.
Fault Detection Block
The fault detection block has two monitoring circuits (refer to
Figure 2):
1. Gate monitoring detects when the GATE < VIN + 0.37V
2. VOUT monitoring detects when VIN - 0.41V > VOUT
These two outputs are ORed, inverted, level shifted, and
delayed using an internal filter (tFLT)
The following failures can be detected by the fault detection
circuitry:
1. ORing FET off due to dead short in the sourcing supply,
leading to VIN < VOUT
2. Shorted terminals of the ORing FET
3. Blown fuse in the power path of the sourcing supply
4. Open Gate terminal
5. HVREF UV
The FAULT pin is not latched off and the pull down will shut
off as soon as the fault is removed and the pin becomes high
impedance. Typically, an external pull-up resistor is
connected to an external voltage source (for example 5V,
3.3V) to pull the pin high, an LED can be used to indicate the
presence of a fault.
Application Considerations
ORing MOSFET Selection
Using an ORing MOSFET instead of an ORing diode results
in increased overall power system efficiency as losses
across the ORing elements are reduced. The use of ORing
MOSFETs becomes more important at higher current levels,
as power loss across the traditionally used ORing diode is
very high. The high power dissipation across these diodes
requires special thermal design precautions such as heat
sinks and forced airflow.
For example, in a 48V, 40A (1+1) redundant system with
current sharing, using a Schottky diode as the ORing
(auctioneering) device (see Figure 3), the forward voltage
drop is in the 0.4V to 0.7V range. Let us assume it is 0.5V,
power loss across each diode is as shown in Equation 4:
Total power loss across the two ORing diodes is 20W.
If a 5m single MOSFET per feed is used, the power loss
across each MOSFET is as shown in Equation 5:
Total power loss across the two ORing MOSFETs is 4W.
In case of failure of current sharing scheme, or failure of
DC/DC #1, the full load will be supplied by DC/DC #2. ORing
MOSFET M2 or ORing Diode D2 will be conducting the full
FIGURE 2. FAULT DETECTION BLOCK
+
-
+
-
0.41V
0.37V
LEVEL SHIFT
DELAY
120µs
FAULT
GATE
VIN
VOUT
+
-
+
-
Ploss D1Ploss D2
IOUT
2
---------------VF
20A 0.5V10W====
(EQ. 4)
FIGURE 3. 1 + 1 REDUNDANT SYSTEM WITH DIODE ORing
+IN
-IN
PR
PC
+OUT
+S
SC
-S
-OUT
DC/DC
#1
(Note 11)
Figure 14
Rpb1
CIN1
100µF
Cd1
220nFCcs1
1nF
DC/DC
#2
Rpb2
Ccs2
1nF
36VDC TO 75 VDC
INPUT BUS 2
INPUT BUS 1
PRIMARY GROUND
+OUT1 = 48V
10
10
36VDC TO 75 VDC
VOUT
(40A)
0.5V@ 20A
0.5V@ 20A
D1
D2
SECONDARY
+OUT2 = 48V
(Note 11)
CIN2
100µF
Cd2
220nF
GROUND
+IN
-IN
PR
PC
+OUT
+S
SC
-S
-OUT
Figure 14
Ploss M1Ploss M2
IOUT
2
---------------


2
rDS ON
==
Ploss M1 20A
25m 2W==
(EQ. 5)
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load current. Power loss across the ORing devices is as
shown in Equation 6:
This shows that worst-case failure scenario has to be
accounted for when choosing the ORing MOSFET. In this
case we need to use two MOSFETs in parallel per feed to
reduce overall power dissipation and prevent excessive
temperature rise of any single MOSFET. Another alternative
would be to choose a MOSFET with lower rDS(ON).
The final choice of the N-Channel ORing MOSFET depends
on the following aspects:
1. Voltage Rating: The drain-source breakdown voltage
VDSS has to be higher than the maximum input voltage
including transients and spikes. Also the gate to source
voltage rating has to be considered, The ISL6144
maximum Gate charge voltage is 12V, make sure the
used MOSFET has a maximum VGS rating >12V.
2. Power Losses: In this application the ORing MOSFET is
used as a series pass element, which is normally fully
enhanced at high load currents; switching losses are
negligible. The major losses are conduction losses, which
depend on the value of the on-state resistance of the
MOSFET rDS(ON), and the per feed load current. For an
N + 1 redundant system with perfect current sharing, the
per feed MOSFET losses are as shown in Equation 7:
The rDS(ON) value also depends on junction temperature;
a curve showing this relationship is usually part of any
MOSFET’s data sheet. The increase in the value of the
rDS(ON) over temperature has to be taken into account.
3. Current handling capability, steady state and peak, are
also two important parameters that must be considered.
The limitation on the maximum allowable drain current
comes from limitation on the maximum allowable device
junction temperature. The thermal board design has to be
able to dissipate the resulting heat without exceeding the
MOSFET’s allowable junction temperature.
Another important consideration when choosing the ORing
MOSFET is the forward voltage drop across it. If this drop
approaches the 0.41V limit, which is used in the VOUT fault
monitoring mechanism, then this will result in a permanent
fault indication. Normally the voltage drop would be chosen
not to exceed a value around 100mV.
“ISL6144 + ORing FET” vs “ORing Diode” Soluti on
“ISL6144 + ORing FET” solution is more efficient, which will
result in simplified PCB and thermal design. It will also
eliminate the need for a heat sink for the ORing diode. This
will result in cost savings. In addition, the ISL6144 solution
provides a more flexible, reliable and controllable ORing
functionality and protects against system fault scenarios
(refer to “Fault Detection Block” on page 8).
On the other hand, the most common failures caused by
diode ORing include open circuit and short circuit failures. If
one of these diodes (Feed A) has failed open, then the other
Feed B will provide all of the power demand. The system will
continue to operate without any notification of this failure,
reducing the system to a single point of failure. A much more
dangerous failure is where the diode has failed short. The
system will continue to operate without notification that the
short has occurred. With this failure, transients and failures
on Feed B propagate to Feed A. Also, this silent short failure
could pose a significant safety hazard for technical
personnel servicing these feeds.
“ISL6144 + ORing FET” vs “Discrete ORing FET”
Solution
If we compare the ISL6144 integrated solution to discrete
ORing MOSFET solutions, the ISL6144 wins in all aspects.
The main ones are: PCB real estate saving, cost savings,
and reduction in the MTBF of this section of the circuit as the
overall number of components is reduced.
In brief, the solution offered by this IC enhances power
system performance and protection while not adding any
considerable cost. This solution provides both a PCB board
real estate savings and a simple to implement integrated
solution.
Setting the External HS Comparator Threshold
Voltage
In general, paralleled modules in a redundant power system
have some form of active current sharing, to realize the full
benefit of this scheme, including lower operating
temperatures, lower system failure rate, and better transient
response when load step is shared. Current sharing is
realized using different techniques; all of these techniques
will lead to similar modules operating under similar
conditions in terms of switching frequency, duty cycle, output
voltage and current. When paralleled modules are current
sharing, their individual output ripple will be similar in
amplitude and frequency and the common bus will have the
same ripple as these individual modules and will not cause
any of the turn-off mechanisms to be activated, as the same
ripple will be present on both sensing nodes (VIN and
VOUT). This would allow setting the high speed comparator
threshold (VTH(HS)) to a very low value. As a starting point, a
VTH(HS) of 50mV could be used, the final value of this TH
will be system dependent and has to be finalized in the
system prototype stage. If the gate experiences false turn-off
due to system noise, the VTH(HS) has to be increased.
The reverse current peak can be estimated as:
where:
VSD is the MOSFET forward voltage drop.
VOS(HS) is the voltage offset of HS Comparator.
Ploss D2IOUT VF
40A 0.5V20W===
Ploss M2 IOUT

2rDS ON
40A
25m 8W===
(EQ. 6)
Ploss FET
ILOAD
N1+
-----------------


2
rDS ON
=(EQ. 7)
IreverseP
VTH HS
VSD VOS HS
++
rDS ON
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
=(EQ. 8)
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The duration of the reverse current pulse is a few hundred
nanoseconds and is normally kept well below current rating
of the ORing MOSFET.
Reducing the value of VTH(HS) results in lower reverse
current amplitude and reduces transients on the common
bus output voltage.
HVREF and COMP Capacitor Values
HVREF CAPACITOR (C1)
this capacitor is necessary to stabilize the HVREF(VZ) supply
and a value of 150nF is sufficient. Increasing this value will
result in gate turn-on time increase.
COMP CAPACITOR (C2)
Placed between VOUT and COMP pins to provide filtering
and decoupling. A 10nF capacitor is adequate for most
cases.
Protecting VIN and VOUT from High dv/dt Events
In hot swap applications lacking adequate VIN and VOUT
bulk capacitance and where the ISL6144 is directly
connected to a prebiased bus exposing either the VIN or
VOUT pins directly to high dv/dt transients, these pins must
be filtered to prevent catastrophic damage caused by the
high dv/dt transients. A simple RC filter using a pin 2 series
resistor, of 10 -100and the 100nF or greater best design
practices decoupling capacitor to ground. This will provide a
>1µs rise time on the VIN pin to protect it. A resistor of ~3.3
times the value should be added in series with the VOUT pin
to reduce the introduced HS Vth error.
Alternately, the programmed HS Vth can be adjusted upward
by the voltage across RVIN as described on page 9.
2
3
8
VIN
HVREF
GND
VOUT
COMP
VSET
GATE
ISL6144
14
15
Hot Swapped
Rin
10-100
Q1
1
C1 >
100nF
Input
16
Rout
~3.3X Rin
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Typical Performance Curves and Waveforms
FIGURE 4. CHARGE PUMP VOLTAGE (VGQP) vs
TEMPERATURE
FIGURE 5. REG. AMP FORWARD REGULATION
FIGURE 6. I BIAS CURRENT vs TEMPERATURE FIGURE 7. VSET VOLTAGE
FIGURE 8. HVREF VOLTAGE FIGURE 9. FIRST SUPPLY START-UP
7
8
9
10
11
12
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
CHARGE PUMP VOLTAGE (V)
10V
48V
75V
12V
REG AMP FORWARD REGULATION (mV)
12
16
20
24
28
32
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
48V
75V
10V AND 12V
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
BIAS CURRENT (mA)
48V
75V
12V
10V
12V
TEMPERATURE (°C)
5.0
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VSET VOLTAGE (V)
48V
75V
10V AND 12V
5.250
5.375
5.500
5.625
5.750
5.875
6.000
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
75V
48V
TEMPERATURE (°C)
HVREF VOLTAGE (V)
5.375
10V AND 12V
10A/DIV
10V/DIV
10V/DIV
1V/DIV
IIN
VIN
VG
HVREF(VZ)
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FIGURE 10. HIGH SPEED TURN-OFF, VIN = 48V, COMMON
LOAD IS SMPS (CLOAD = 100µF) WITH
EQUIVALENT 4A LOAD
FIGURE 11. HIGH SPEED TURN-OFF, VIN = 48V, COMMON
LOAD IS SMPS (CLOAD = 100µF) WITH
EQUIVALENT 1.3A LOAD
FIGURE 12. SLOW SPEED TURN-OFF, VIN = 48V, COMMON
LOAD IS SMPS (CLOAD = 100µF) WITH
EQUIVALENT 4A LOAD
FIGURE 13. SLOW SPEED TURN-OFF, VIN = 12V, COMMON
LOAD IS SMPS (CLOAD = 100µF) WITH
EQUIVALENT 4A LOAD
Typical Performance Curves and Waveforms (Continued)
rDS(ON) = 19m, QTOT = 70nC,
5A/DIV
10V/DIV
10V/DIV
5V/DIV
EXTERNAL CGS = 33nF, VTH(HS) = 55mV
VGS2
VIN2
IIN2
VOUT
5A/DIV
10V/DIV
10V/DIV
5V/DIV
rDS(ON) = 19m, QTOT = 70nC,
IIN2
VGS2
VIN2
VOUT
EXTERNAL CGS = 33nF, VTH(HS) = 55mV
5V/DIV
10V/DIV
10V/DIV
2A/DIV
IIN2
VGS2
VIN2
VOUT
2A/DIV
5V/DIV
2V/DIV
IIN2
VGS2
VIN2
VOUT
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Application Circuit
+IN
-IN
PR
PC
+OUT
+S
SC
-S
-OUT
DC/DC
#1
Rpb1
CIN1
100µF Cd1
220nF
Ccs1
1nF
INPUT BUS 1
+OUT1 = 48V
10
36V TO 75VDC
10A
VIN
HVREF
FAULT GND
VOUT
COMP
VSET
5V ISL6144
GATE
Cpb1
22µF C1
150nF
R3
4.99k
FDB3632
COMMON BUS “CB”
C2
10nF
R1
499
R2
47.5k
F1 (NOTE 12)
15A
D1 (NOTE 10)
FROM
CB
Sb
Sa
DC/DC
#2
Rpb2
Cd2
220nF
Ccs2
1nF
+OUT2 = 48V
10
SECONDARY
VIN
HVREF
FAULT GND
VOUT
COMP
VSET
5V ISL6144
GATE
Cpb2
22µF C3
150nF
R4
4.99k
FDB3632
C4
10nF
R5
499
R6
47.5k
F2 (NOTE 12)
15A
D2 (NOTE 10)
FROM
CB
Sb
Sa
PRIMARY
CIN2
100µF
Q1
Q2
INPUT BUS 2
36V TO 75VDC
U1
U1
+IN
-IN
PR
PC
+OUT
+S
SC
-S
-OUT
FIGURE 14. APPLICATION CIRCUIT FOR A 1 + 1 REDUNDANT 48V SYSTEM
NOTES:
10. D1, D2 are parasitic MOSFET diodes.
11. Remote Sense pin (+S) on both DC/DC converters has to be connected either directly at the module output (Sa closed) or to the CB point (Sb
closed). Connecting to CB is not recommended as it might cause Fault propagation in case of short circuit on a PS output.
12. F1, F2 are optional and can be eliminated depending on power system configuration and requirements.
13. DC/DC #1, 2 configuration is based on Vicor V48B48C250AN3.
(NOTE 13)
(NOTE 13)
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Using the ISL6144EVAL1Z High Voltage
ORing MOSFET Controller Evaluation
Board
In a multiple supply, fault tolerant, redundant power
distribution system, paralleled power supplies contribute
equally to the load current through various power sharing
schemes. Regardless of the scheme, a common design
practice is to include discrete ORing power diodes to protect
against reverse current flow should one of the power
supplies develop a catastrophic output short to ground. In
addition, reverse current can occur if the current sharing
scheme fails and an individual power supply voltage falls
significantly below the others.
Although the discrete ORing diode solution has been used
for some time and is inexpensive to implement, it has some
drawbacks. The primary downside is the increased power
dissipation loss in the ORing diodes as power requirements
for systems increase. In some systems this lack of efficiency
results in a cost that surpasses the cost of the ISL6144 and
power FET implementation. The power loss across a typical
ORing diode with 20A is about 10W. Many diodes will be
paralleled to help distribute the heat. In comparison, a FET
with 5mon-resistance dissipates 2W, which constitutes an
80% reduction. When multiplied by the number of paralleled
supplies, the power savings are significant. Another
disadvantage when using an ORing diode would be failure to
detect a shorted or open ORing diode, jeopardizing power
system reliability. An open diode reduces the system to a
single point of failure while a diode short might pose a
hazard to technical personnel servicing the system while
unaware of this failure.
The ISL6144 ORing MOSFET Controller and a suitably
sized N-Channel power MOSFET(s) increase power
distribution efficiency and availability when replacing a
power ORing diode in high current applications. It can be
used in +9V to +75V systems and has an internal charge
pump to provide a floating gate drive for the N-Channel
ORing MOSFET.
The input/output differential trip point “VOUT - VIN” can be
programmed by two external resistors (R1, R2 or R6, R7).
This trip point can be adjusted to avoid false gate trip off due
to power supply noise.
The high speed comparator action protects the common bus
from being affected due to individual power supply shorts by
turning off the ORing MOSFET of the shorted feed in less
than 300ns (when using an ORing MOSFET with equivalent
gate to source capacitance equal to 39nF).
The Hysteretic Regulating (HR) Amplifier provides a slow
turn-off of the ORing MOSFET. This turn-off is achieved in
less than 100µs when one of the sourcing power supplies is
shutdown slowly for system diagnostics, ensuring zero
reverse current. This slow turn-off mechanism also reacts to
output voltage droop, degradation, or power-down.
A circuit fault condition is indicated on an open drain FAULT
pin. The fault detection circuitry covers different types of
failures; including dead short in the sourcing supply, a
dead-short of any two ORing MOSFET terminals, or a blown
fuse in the power distribution path.
Typical Application
Related Literature
•TB389 (PCB Land Pattern Design and Surface Mount
Guidelines for QFN (MLFP) Packages)
• Manufacturer’s MOSFET data sheets
DC/DC
VIN
HVREF
FAULT GND
VOUT
COMP
VSET
VPU
ISL6144
C1
R3
C2
R1
R2
GATE
1
Q1
VOUT
VIN1
9V TO 75V
CS
COMMON BUS
C6*
C5*
LED1
RED
DC/DC
VIN
HVREF
FAULT GND
VOUT
COMP
VSET
VPU
ISL6144
C3C4
R6
R7
GATE
2
Q1
VIN2
9V TO 75V
C8*
C7*
LED2
RED
PS_1
PS_2
U2
U1
C3 = C4 = 10nF (10V)
C5* TO C8* = 100nF *(100V) Optional Decoupling Caps
R1 = R6 = 499 (5%)
R3 = R4 = 1.21k (5%)
R2 = R7 = 47.5k (5%)
C1 = C2 = 150nF (10V)
R4
- VPU is an external pull up voltage source. Also, VOUT can be
used as the pull up source. In this case if it is higher than 16V,
use a zener diode from the FAULT pin to GND with a clamping
- LED1, LED2 are red LEDs to indicate a fault, different interfaces
are possible to the FAULT pin.
voltage less than the rating of the FAULT pin which is 16V.
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ISL6144 Evaluation Board Overview
This section of the data sheet serves as an instruction
manual for the ISL6144EVAL1Z board. It also provides
design guidelines and recommendations for using the
ISL6144 for ORing MOSFET control. The ISL6144EVAL1Z
Control Board has two parallel feeds connected to each
other through N-channel ORing MOSFETs. Each ORing
MOSFET has an ISL6144 connected to it. This board
demonstrates the operation of Intersil’s ISL6144 HV ORing
MOSFET Controller IC in a typical 1 + 1 redundant power
system.
To demonstrate the functionality of the ISL6144, two power
supplies with identical output voltages are required as the
input to the ISL6144EVAL1Z board. This will show the ability
of the ISL6144 to provide the gate drive voltage for the
ORing N-Channel MOSFET. The ISL6144 also monitors the
drain (VOUT), source (VIN) and gate voltages in order to
provide reverse current protection and protection against
power feeds’ related faults.
Figure 15 shows a test setup used in the characterization of
ISL6144 in a 1 + 1 redundant power system.
ISL6144EVAL1Z Control Board (Rev C)
This board is configured with two input power feeds
connected in parallel for redundancy using ORing
MOSFETs. The ISL6144 allows the two rails to operate in
active ORing mode (This means that both feeds can share
the current if their respective voltages are close to each
other). ORing MOSFET’s gate drive voltage, control and
monitoring for each of these feeds are implemented using
the ISL6144.
The board has the following features:
• Evaluation of the ISL6144 in a 1 + 1 redundant power
system using a single board
• Has footprint for a total of three parallel MOSFETs per
feed. Number of MOSFETs used will depend on the load
current (on the standard ISL6144EVAL1Z board only one
MOSFET is populated per feed)
• Allows the user to test turn-on, slow turn-off, fast turn-off
and different fault scenarios
• Visual fault indication with Red LEDs
• Banana Connectors and test points for all inputs, outputs
and IC pins
• Can be easily connected to the power system prototype
for initial evaluation
Note that the board was designed to handle high load
currents (up to 20A per feed) with the appropriate MOSFET
selection.
DC/DC CONVERTERS (NOT PART OF THE EVAL BOARD) ISL6144EVAL1Z CONTROL BOARD
FIGURE 15. TEST SETUP USING DC/DC MODULES
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Input Voltage Range (+9V to +75V)
The ISL6144 can operate in equipment with voltages in the
+9V to +75V range. The ISL6144 can also be used in
systems with negative voltages -9V to -75V, but it has to be
placed on the return (high) side. For example, in ATCA
systems, an ORing of both the low (-48V) and high (-48V
Return) sides is required. In this case the ISL6144 can be
used on the high side.
The ISL6144 draws bias from both the input and output
sides. External bias voltage rail is not needed and cannot be
used. As soon as the Input voltage reaches the minimum
operational voltage, the internal charge pump turns on and
provides gate voltage to turn-on the ORing FET.
Multiple Feed ORing (ISL6144EVAL1Z)
In today’s high availability systems, two or more power
supplies can be paralleled to provide redundancy and fault
tolerance. These paralleled power supplies operate in an
active ORing mode where all of these supplies share the
load current, depending on the redundancy scheme
implemented in the particular system. The power system
must be able to continue its normal operation, even in the
event of one or more failures of these power supplies. Faults
occurring on the power supply side need to be isolated from
the common bus point connected to the system critical
loads. This fault isolation device is known as the ORing
device. The function of the ORing device is to pass the
forward supply current flowing from the power supply side
and block the reverse fault current. A fault current might flow
if a short occurs on the input side (typically this could be a
power supply output capacitor short). In this case, the input
voltage drops and current may flow in the reverse direction
from the load to the input, causing the common bus to drop
and the system to fail. Although ORing diodes are simple to
implement in such systems, they suffer from many
drawbacks, as outlined earlier.
The ISL6144 (with an external N-Channel MOSFET)
provides an integrated solution to perform the ORing
function in high availability systems, while increasing power
system efficiency at the same time.
Operating Instructions and Functional
Tests
Test setup for ISL6144EVAL1Z is shown in Figures 16 and
17 with two options for the input power sources.
Option 1: Using two identical bench power supplies (BPS)
connected directly to the ISL6144EVAL1Z Control Board
(refer to Figure 16). Just make sure to program the voltages
on PS1_V1 and PS2_V2 to identical values so that they
share the load current. A MOSFET (Qshort) is connected at
the Input of one or both feeds as close as possible to the
input connectors of the ISL6144EVAL1Z board. Slow turn-off
of the input BPS can be performed by the on/off button
(depending on the output capacitance value of the power
supply/module, a local loading resistor might be needed to
help discharge the BPS output capacitor). An output
capacitor COUT (equivalent to the capacitor that will be used
in the final power system solution) is connected to the
Common Bus point (VOUT). Different types of loads can be
used (power resistors, electronic load or simply another
DC/DC converter).
Option 2: Using a custom designed DC/DC converter Power
Board which consists of two DC/DC modules connected in
current sharing configuration, each DC/DC module output
can be turned off slowly using the ON/OFF pin or can be
shorted using on-board Power MOSFET (Refer to
Figure 17). In this case also, similar considerations for COUT
and type of load apply as in option 1.
.
+
-
PS1
+48V
PS2
+48V
+
AUX PS*
J4 J1
J6
J7
J8
VIN1
GND
GND
VIN2
5V_AUX
J2
J3
GND
VOUT
L
+
-
CONTROL
BOARD
SUPPLIES
PS1_V1 = VIN1
PS2_V2 = VIN2
PS2_V2RTN
PS1_V1RTN
USED ONLY FOR POWERING THE LEDS
BENCH POWER
QSHORT
ISL6144EVAL1Z
COUT
5V
*Auxiliary power supply is used to power the LED circuit. If VOUT is
less than 16V, J1 can be connected directly to VOUT (J5). If VOUT is
higher than 16V, we still can use VOUT to replace AUX PS, but a
zener diode has to be connected from FAULT to GND to clamp the
voltage across the pin to 16V or lower.
FIGURE 16. TEST SETUP USING BENCH PS
O
A
D
+
-
PS1
+48V
-
PS2
+48V
+
AUX PS
J1
J2
J3
J4
J6
J8
J7
J4 J1
J6
J7
J8
VIN1
GND
GND
VIN2
VOUT1
GND
GND
VOUT2
5V_AUX
J2
J3
GND
VOUT
PRI_GND L
O
A
D
+
-
POWER MODULES CONTROL
BOARDBOARD*
BENCH POWER
SUPPLIES
PRI_GND
PS1_V1
PS2_V2
PS2_V2RTN
PS1_V1RTN
USED ONLY FOR POWERING THE LEDs
DC/DC 1
DC/DC 2
CS
ISL6144EVAL1Z
COUT
*Power Modules Board can be replaced by bench power supplies or
any discrete DC/DC modules. Just make sure to adjust both VOUT1
and VOUT2 close to each other to allow current sharing between the
two modules (Refer to option 1 and Figure17).
J9
FIGURE 17. TEST SETUP USING DC/DC MODULES
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DC/DC Converter Power Board (not part of the
ISL6144EVAL1Z board)
The DC/DC converter board consists of two DC/DC
converters with independent input voltage rails. In reality, two
identical power supplies can be used in the test setup to
replace this board (contact Intersil Applications Engineering
if you need assistance in your test setup). This DC/DC
converter board is configured for operation at different output
voltage levels depending on the choice of DC/DC modules.
Most evaluation results are provided for a mix of +48V and
+12V input voltages. Any other voltage within the +9V to
+75V range can also be used.
Each DC/DC converter has a low rDS(ON) MOSFET
connected in parallel to the output terminals. This MOSFET
is normally off. When turned on it simulates a short across
the output. Another MOSFET is connected at the ON/OFF
pin of the modules to simulate a slow turn-off of the module.
Single-Feed Evaluation
The ISL6144EVAL1Z is hooked up to two input power
supplies using test setup shown in Figure 16 or Figure 17.
Note that the ISL6144EVAL1Z is populated with one
FDB3632 MOSFET per feed (Nominal value of the
MOSFET’s rDS(ON) is approximately 8mat VGS =10V).
1. Connect the input power supplies, auxiliary 5V power
supply, load and output capacitor to the ISL6144EVAL1Z.
2. Connect test equipment (Oscilloscope, DMM) to the
signals of interest using on-board test points and scope
probe jacks.
3. Turn-on PS1 with VIN1 = +48V (VIN1 can be any voltage
within +9V to +75V). Turn-on the auxiliary power supply
(AUX PS powering the LED circuit) with +5V. Adjust load
current to 2A. Verify the main operational parameters
such as the 20mV forward regulation at light loads, and
gate voltage as a function of load current.
4. The forward voltage drop across the MOSFET terminals
VSD1 (TP1-TP2) is equal to the maximum of the 20mV
forward regulated voltage drop across the source-drain
“VFWD_HR“ or the product of the load current and the
MOSFET on-state resistance “ILoad * rDS(ON)”.
5. For ILoad = 2A, VSD1 is equal to VFWD_HR = 20mV. The
gate-source voltage is modulated as a function of load
current and MOSFET transconductance. Gate-source
voltage VGS1 (TP13 -TP17) is approximately 4V. In this
case, LED1 is off. LED2 will be RED as VIN2 is still off.
6. Increase the load current ILoad to 4A. Note that VDS1 is
increased to above VFWD_HR and operation in the 20mV
forward regulation cannot be maintained. The MOSFET
cannot deliver the required load current with a 20mV
constant VSD1. In this case, gate voltage is fully charge-
pumped to VGQP (10.6V nominal).
7. Turn-off VIN1 and turn-on VIN2 and repeat the same tests
listed above. Make sure the ISL6144 is providing gate
voltage, which is modulated based on the load current.
VSD2 is measured between (TP4-TP5), VGS2 is
measured between (TP14-TP21).
Two-Feed Parallel Evaluation
Two Feed parallel operation verification can be performed
after completion of the single feed evaluations. Make sure
that the two Input power supplies connected to the
ISL6144EVAL1Z board are identical in voltage value.
Identical input voltages are needed to enable the two feeds
to share the load current (In real world power systems,
current sharing is most likely insured by the power
supplies/modules that have an active current sharing
feature).
1. Turn-on PS1 and PS2 in sequence (hot plugging is not
recommended). Adjust VIN1 and VIN2 close to each
other. Verify the input current of both feeds to be within
acceptable current sharing accuracy (~10%). Current
sharing accuracy will be very poor at light loads and
becomes better with higher load currents.
2. Adjust the load current to different values and verify that
both VSD1 (TP1 to TP2) and VSD2 (TP4 to TP5) are close
to each other. These two voltages might be different
depending on the amount of load current passing through
each of the two feeds.
3. At light loads, ILoad * rDS(ON) is less than 20mV, the
ISL6144 operates in the forward regulation mode and
gate voltage is modulated as a function of load current.
When ILoad*rDS(ON) becomes higher than the regulated
20mV, the charge pump increases and clamps the gate
voltage to the maximum possible charge pump voltage,
VGQP.
4. Verify the Gate voltage of both MOSFETs VGS1 (TP13 to
TP17) and VGS2 (TP14 to TP21) with different load
currents.
5. Both LED1 and LED2 are off when both feeds are on.
6. For ILoad = 4A, turn-off VIN2 and note that VGS2 has
turned off. LED2 is RED and VGS1 has increased from
around 4V to VGQP.
7. Turn VIN2 back on and turn VIN1 off. VGS1 is now off.
LED1 is RED. VGS2 has increased to VGQP.
Performance Tests
Performance tests can be carried out after the two feeds
have been verified and found to be operational in active,
1 + 1 redundancy (when two feeds share the load current,
current sharing is ensured by the incoming power supplies.)
These include gate turn-on at power supply start-up, fast
speed turn-off (in case of fast dropping input rail), slow
speed turn-off (in response to slow dropping input rail) and
fault detection in response to different faults.
Gate Start-Up Test
FIRST-FEED START-UP
When the first feed is turned on, as VIN1 rises, conduction
occurs through the body diode of the MOSFET. This only
occurs for a short time until the MOSFET gate voltage can
be charge-pumped on. This conduction is necessary for
proper operation of the ISL6144. It provides bias for the gate
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hold off and other internal bias and reference circuitry. The
charge pump circuitry starts functioning as the input voltage
at the VIN pin reaches a value around 8V. The gate voltage
depends on the load current (as explained in previous
sections), The maximum gate voltage will be clamped to a
maximum of VGQP when load current becomes too high to
be handled with 20mV across the source-drain terminals.
Overall, it takes less than 1ms to reach the load-dependent
final gate voltage value. Note that the Input voltage cannot
be hot swapped and has to rise slowly. A rise time of at least
1ms is recommended for the voltage at VIN pin.
The start-up tests were done with the addition of an external
gate to source capacitor to demonstrate start-up time with a
total equivalent gate-source capacitance around 39nF.
SECOND (CONSECUTIVE) FEED START-UP
In this case, the ISL6144 for the second (consecutive) feed
(U4) already has output bias voltage as the first parallel feed
has been turned on and VOUT is present on the common bus.
As VIN2 rises, VG2 rises with it (VG2 is GATE2 voltage with
respect to GND). When VIN2 approaches VIN1 value, Gate 2 is
turned. Second feed gate turn-on is faster than the first feed as
the HVREF capacitor (C3) is already charged.The second or
consecutive power supply to be started can be turned on faster
than the first power supply, a rise time of at least 200µs of the
second rail is recommended.
FIGURE 19. FIRST FEED VIN1 START-UP (12V CASE)
5A/DIV
IIN1
5V/DIV
5V/DIV
VOUT
VG1
5V/DIV
VIN1
VIN = 12V; RESISTIVE LOAD = 5A, CGSEXT = 33nF
FIGURE 20. SECOND (CONSECUTIVE) FEED VIN2 START-UP
2A/DIV
IIN2
VIN = 48V; RESISTIVE LOAD = 4A, CGS(EXT) = 33nF
20V/DIV
20V/DIV
VG2
VIN2
SECOND GATE TURNS ON ONLY
WHEN VIN2 REACHES VIN1
POWER SUPPLY
RELATED DELAY
IN THIS CASE GATE VOLTAGE IS MEASURED
BETWEEN GATE2 AND GND
20V/DIV
VOUT
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Gate Fast Turn-off Test
During normal operation, the ISL6144 provides gate drive
voltage for the ORing MOSFET when the Input voltage
exceeds the output voltage. The current flows in the forward
direction from the input to the output. Now, what happens if
the input voltage drops quickly below the output voltage as a
result of a failure on the input sourcing power supply while
the MOSFET remained on? The answer is: If the MOSFET is
kept on, current starts to flow in the reverse direction from
the output to the input. Of course this is not desired nor
acceptable. It will lead to effectively shorting the output and
causing an overall system failure. In order to block this
reverse current, the ISL6144 senses the voltage at both VIN
and COMP pins (this is VOUT voltage reduced by a resistor
programmable threshold (VTH(HS), it is programmed to
55mV on the EVAL board and could be adjusted by
changing R1, R4 values for both feeds. If VIN drops below
COMP (VOUT - VTH(HS), the High Speed Comparator turns
off the gate of the ORing MOSFET very quickly, the gate pull
down current IPDH is 2A. As a result the reverse current flow
is prevented. The maximum turn-off time is less than 300ns
when using an ORing MOSFET(s) with an equivalent gate-
source capacitance of 39nF (equivalent to QTOT = 390nC at
VGS = 10V).
On the ISL6144EVAL1Z board, FDB3632 has an equivalent
gate-source capacitance of 8.4nF, some of the tests are
performed while an external gate to source capacitance is
added to demonstrate gate current sink capability.
Worst-case turn-off time can be calculated as:
tDELAY(HS) is the High Speed Comparator internal worst-
case time delay. The setup in Figure 17 can be used to
perform the Input dead-short test; a pulse generator is
connected between Gate-Source of QSHORT1 (use pulse
mode single shot, set the frequency to <10Hz and pulse
width of approximately 10ms, tRISE = 1µs). Follow steps 1
through 5 in the two feed parallel operation section. Make
sure that both feeds operate in parallel current sharing
mode. Proceed with the short test by applying the single
pulse to the gate of QSHORT1. Once turned on, QSHORT1
shorts VIN1 causing it to fall quickly (in less than 10µs).
Figures 21, 22 and 23 show the results for different
combinations of CGS1 and load current. Make sure to
connect the VIN1 shorting-MOSFET terminals as close as
possible to the VIN-GND (J4 to J6) terminals on the EVAL
board to minimize lead impedance and reduce parasitic
ringing.
IIN1
FIGURE 21. FAST SPEED TURN-OFF
(MOSFET WITH QTOT = 8.4nc)
VOUT
10V/DIV
0.1µs/DIV
VIN1 = VIN2 = 48V; RESISTIVE LOAD = 4A, CGS(EXT) = 0nF
10V/DIV
VG2
2V/DIV
2A/DIV
VGS1
REVERSE CURRENT DISSAPPEARS
WHEN GATE IS COMPLETELY OFF
ttoff WCtDELAY HS CGS
VGS
IPDH
-------------



+=
ttoff WC50ns 39nF12V
2A
-----------


284ns=+=
(EQ. 9)
2A/DIV
VGS1
IIN1
FIGURE 22. FAST SPEED TURN-OFF (MOSFET WITH
QTOT = 8.4nc) AND 33nF EXTERNAL CGS
VOUT
10V/DIV
VIN1
0.1µs/DIV
VIN1 = VIN2 = 48V;
RESISTIVE LOAD = 6A, Cgs(ext) = 33nF
10V/DIV
5V/DIV
REVERSE CURRENT
FIGURE 23. FAST SPEED TURN-OFF (MOSFET WITH
QTOT = 8.4nc) AND 33nF EXTERNAL Cgs
0.1µs/DIV
2A/DIV
IIN1
10V/DIV
VG2
VOUT
10V/DIV
5V/DIV
VGS1
VIN1 = VIN2 = 48V;
RESISTIVE LOAD = 6A, Cgs(ext) = 33nF
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The ISL6144EVAL1Z board has VTH(HS) of 55mV. It can be
changed if performance is found to be unacceptable with this
value. VTH(HS) can affect the amplitude of the reverse current
(short pulse) that might flow before the gate is effectively
turned off (details on how to select VTH(HS) is included in a
later section of this application note). The rDS(ON) and internal
HS comp offset also contribute to the amplitude of the reverse
current pulse. A short event on a single feed may cause
ringing on the ground pins, the VIN, and on the VOUT pins.
This ringing may cause false turn-off on the healthy feeds.
Using decoupling capacitors both at the VIN and VOUT pins
help in filtering this high frequency ringing and prevent false
turn-off of parallel feeds. Figure 23 shows that the gate of
second feed VG2 (measured with respect to ground) is not
affected when feed 1 input is shorted.
Power Supply Slow Turn-off
In many cases, a single power feed is turned off for
diagnosis, maintenance or replacement. The Input voltage
drops slowly (most probably in few ms). When voltage at VIN
pin starts dropping with respect to VOUT pin. The Hysteretic
Regulating Amplifier starts pulling down current (IPDL)
opposite to the charge pump current. This reduces the gate
voltage gradually until the MOSFET is completely turned off.
The slow turn-off is accomplished with zero reverse current.
An internal 20µs delay filters out any false trip off due to
noise or glitches that might be present on the supply line.
The slow speed turn-off mechanism is shown in Figure 24:
Input Voltage is falling at a slow rate (Figure 24, top scope
shot shows a 20ms fall time for the input voltage).
VOUT (Common Bus) remains almost unchanged at around
48V. It drops by a value equivalent to the increase in the
portion of the load current passing through the remaining
feed multiplied by the MOSFET’s rDS(ON).
At the beginning of the slow turn-off, the gate drive Voltage
VGS1 (measured between the Gate and Source of the
ORing MOSFET using a differential probe) starts to drop at a
slower rate. This is attributed to the effect of the 20µs
filtering-delay. Afterwards a stronger pull down current starts
and finally the high-speed turn-off completes the gate turn-
off. Current through the turned off feed is also shown to be
positive and the turn-off is complete with no reverse current.
Figure 25 shows the same slow turn-off for a 12V input
voltage case.
2A/DIV
IIN2
VIN2
ZOOMED IN VIEW
VIN1 = VIN2 = 48V
FIGURE 24. SLOW SPEED TURN-OFF (CGSTOT = 8.4nF + 33nF)
20µs/DIV
5ms/DIV
5V/DIV
VGS2
10V/DIV
10V/DIV
VOUT
IIN2
VOUT
VIN2
VGS2
FIGURE 25. SLOW SPEED TURN-OFF (CGSTOT = 8.4nF + 33nF)
VIN1
ZOOMED IN VIEW
VIN1 = VIN2 = 12V
20µs/DIV
5ms/DIV
2V/DIV
2V/DIV
VOUT
2A/DIV
IIN1
5V/DIV
VGS1 (DIFF PROBE)
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Detection of Power Feed Faults
The ISL6144 have two built-in mechanisms that monitor
voltages at VIN, VOUT and GATE pins. The first mechanism
monitors GATE with respect to VIN (with a 410mV threshold)
and the second mechanism monitors VIN with respect to VOUT
(with 370mV threshold). The open-drain FAULT pin will be
pulled low when any of the two above conditions is met.
Some of the typical system faults detected by the ISL6144 are:
Fault 1: Open Fuse at th e Input Side
(Fuse has to be placed before the VIN tap, between the
power supply and the source of the ORing MOSFET), note
that the EVAL board does not have footprint for installing this
fuse. This feature can be tested by adding a fuse externally.
The open fuse results in near zero current flow through the
ORing MOSFET, only a very low current drawn by the IC
bias will flow. The voltage at VIN pin is effectively
disconnected from the power source and will start dropping
slowly. The regulated source-drain voltage falls below its
20mV level and the gate of the MOSFET is pulled down and
turned off. GATE will become low and a fault is indicated with
internal built in delay (tFLT).
Fault 2: Drain to Source Short
In this case VIN is shorted to VOUT
, and in theory the voltage
drop across the shorted MOSFET terminals will be close to
0V. The Gate will be pulled down and a fault will be
indicated. The resistance of the Drain to Source short
multiplied by the Drain short current must be low enough to
result in VSD< VFWD_HR (refer to data sheet for worst case
values), Otherwise this fault cannot be detected.
Fault 3: MOSFET Gate to Source Dead Short
GATE voltage will be equal to VIN, GATE <VIN + 0.37V and a
fault is indicated.
Fault 4: ORing FET Off Condition
When VIN < VOUT
, the Gate is off to block reverse current
flow. This means that if an ORing feed is not sharing current,
a fault will be indicated. Also if a feed (PS) is off while bias is
applied from VOUT to that feed, then a fault is also indicated.
Fault 5: MOSFET Gate to Drain Dead Short
In this case, the following condition will be violated GATE
<VIN + 0.37V and a fault is issued.
FIGURE 26. MOSFET DRAIN TO SOURCE FAULT
FAULT
VIN = 12V, FAULT PULLED TO +5V
5V/DIV
VOUT
5V/DIV
VIN1
5V/DIV
5V/DIV
VG1
TIME SCALE
100µs/DIV
FIGURE 27. MOSFET GATE TO SOURCE FAULT
FAULT
VIN = 12V, FAULT PULLED TO +5V
5V/DIV
VOUT
5V/DIV
VIN1
5V/DIV
5V/DIV
VG1
TIME SCALE
100µs/DIV
FIGURE 28. MOSFET GATE TO DRAIN FAULT
FAULT
VIN = 12V, FAULT PULLED TO +5V
5V/DIV
VOUT
5V/DIV
VIN1
5V/DIV
5V/DIV
VG1
TIME SCALE
100µs/DIV
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Fault 6: ORing FET Body Diode Conduction
(VIN - 0.41V > VOUT). If the voltage drop across the
MOSFET approaches 410mV, a fault will be indicated. Make
sure the selection of the ORing MOSFET takes this fact into
account.
Application Considerations and
Component Selection
“ISL6144 + ORing FET” vs “ORing Diode” Soluti on
“ISL6144 + ORing FET“ solution is more efficient than the
“ORing Diode” Solution, which will result in simplified PCB
and thermal design. It will also eliminate the need for a heat
sink for the ORing diode. This will result in cost savings. In
addition is the fact that the ISL6144 solution provides a more
flexible, reliable and controllable ORing functionality and
protects against system fault scenarios (Refer to the “Fault
Detection Block” on page 8.)
On the other hand the most common failures caused by
diode ORing include open circuit and short circuit failures. If
one of these diodes (Feed A) has failed open, then the other
Feed B will provide all of the power demand. The system will
continue to operate without any notification of this failure,
reducing the system to a single point of failure. A much more
dangerous failure is where the diode has failed short. The
system will continue to operate without notification that the
short has occurred. With this failure, transients and failures
on Feed B propagate to Feed A. Also, this silent short failure
could pose a significant safety hazard for technical
personnel servicing these feeds.
“ISL6144 + ORing FET” vs “Discrete ORing FET”
Solution
If we compare the ISL6144 integrated solution to discrete
ORing MOSFET solutions (with similar performance
parameters), the ISL6144 wins in all aspects, the main ones
being simplicity of an integrated solution, PCB real estate
saving, cost savings, and reduction in the MTBF of this section
of the circuit as the overall number of components is reduced.
In brief, the solution offered by this IC enhances power
system performance and protection while not adding any
considerable cost, on the contrary saving PCB board real
estate and providing a simple to implement integrated
solution.
ORing MOSFET Selection
Using an ORing MOSFET instead of an ORing diode results
in increased overall power system efficiency as losses across
the ORing elements are reduced. The benefit of using ORing
MOSFETs becomes even more significant at higher load
currents as power loss and forward voltage drop across the
traditionally used ORing diode is increased. The high power
dissipation across these diodes requires paralleling of many
diodes as well as special thermal design precautions such as
heat sinks (heat dissipating pads) and forced airflow.
For example, in a 48V, 32A (1 + 1) redundant system with
current sharing, using a Schottky diode as the ORing device
(Refer to Figure 29), the forward voltage drop is in the 0.4V to
0.7V range, (let us assume it is 0.5V). The power loss across
each diode is shown in Equation 10:
The total power loss across the two ORing diodes is 16W.
If we use a 4.5mMOSFET (refer to Figure 30), the nominal
Power loss across each MOSFET is:
The total power loss across the two ORing MOSFETs is
2.304W.
In case of failure of current sharing scheme, or failure of
DC/DC 1, the full load will be supplied by DC/DC 2. ORing
MOSFET M2 or ORing Diode D2 will be conducting the full
load current. Power lost across the ORing devices are:
Ploss D1Ploss D2
IOUT
2
---------------VF
16A 0.5V8W====
(EQ. 10)
FIGURE 29. 1 + 1 REDUNDANT SYSTEM WITH DIODE ORING
DC/DC
1
INPUT BUS 2
INPUT BUS 1 +IN1 = 48V
VOUT
(32A)
0.5V @ 16A
0.5V@ 16A
D1
D2
+IN2 = 48V
DC/DC
2
CS
Ploss M1Ploss M2
IOUT
2
---------------


2
rDS ON
==
PlossNOM M1 16A
24.5m 1.152W==
(EQ. 11)
PlossMAX D2 IOUT VF
32A 0.5V16W===
(EQ. 12)
PlossMAX M2 IOUT

2rDS ON
32A
24.5m 4.6W===
(EQ. 13)
FIGURE 30. 1+1 REDUNDANT SYSTEM WITH MOSFET ORING
DC/DC
1
INPUT BUS 2
INPUT BUS 1 +IN1 = 48V 0.072V @ 16A
M1
M2
+IN2 = 48V
DC/DC
2
CS
VOUT
(32A)
4.5m
0.072V@ 16A
4.5m
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This shows that worst-case failure scenario has to be
accounted for when choosing the ORing MOSFET. In both
cases, more than one ORing MOSFET/diode has to be
paralleled on each feed. Using parallel devices reduces
power dissipation per device and limits the junction
temperature rise to acceptable safe levels. Another
alternative is to choose a MOSFET with lower rDS(ON)
(Refer to Tables 1 and 2 for some examples).
If parallel MOSFETs are used on each feed, make sure to
use the same part number. Also it is preferable to have parts
from the same lot to insure load sharing between these
paralleled devices.
The final choice of the N-Channel ORing MOSFET depends
on the following aspects:
• Voltage Rating: The drain-source breakdown voltage
VDSS has to be higher than the maximum input voltage,
including transients and spikes. Also, the gate to source
voltage rating has to be considered. The ISL6144
maximum Gate charge voltage is 12V. Make sure the used
MOSFET has a maximum VGS rating >12V.
• Power Losses: In this application, the ORing MOSFET is
used as a series pass element, which is normally fully
enhanced at high load currents. Switching losses are
negligible. The major losses are conduction losses, which
depend on the value of the on-state resistance of the
MOSFET rDS(ON), and the per feed load current. For an
N + 1 redundant system with perfect current sharing, the
per feed MOSFET losses are:
• The final MOSFET selection has to be based on the worse
case current when the system is reduced to N parallel
supplies due to a permanent failure of one unit. The
remaining units have to provide the full load current. In this
case, losses across each remaining ORing MOSFET
become Equation 15:
• In the particular cases illustrated in the previous examples
of Figures 29 and 30 with N = 1, each of the two ORing
feeds have to be able to handle the full load current.
• The MOSFET’s rDS(ON) value also depends on junction
temperature; a curve showing this relationship is usually
part of any MOSFET’s data sheet. The increase in the
value of the rDS(ON) over-temperature has to be taken into
account.
• Current handling capability, steady state and peak, are
also two important parameters that must be considered.
The limitation on the maximum allowable drain current
comes from limitation on the maximum allowable device
junction temperature. The thermal board design has to be
able to dissipate the resulting heat without exceeding the
MOSFET’s allowable junction temperature.
Suppose PLoss = 1W in a D2PAK MOSFET, junction to
ambient thermal resistance RJA = +43°C/W (with 1 inch2
copper pad area), TJMAX = +175°C, rDS(ON) = 4.5m,
maximum ambient board temperature = +85°C.
We need to make sure that the MOSFET’s junction
temperature during operation does not exceed the maximum
allowable device junction temperature.
TJ = TA_max + PLoss • RJA
TJ = +85°C+1W. +43°C/W = +128°C
TJ < TJMAX
In the example of Figure 30 with a load of 32A, at least 3
MOSFETs with rDS(ON) = 4.5m are paralleled to limit the
dissipation to below 1W and operate with safe junction
temperature.
Tables 1 and 2 show MOSFET selection for some typical
applications with different input voltages and load currents in
a 1 + 1 redundant power system (a maximum of 1W of
power dissipation across each MOSFET is assumed).
For a 48V Input:
Ploss FET
ILOAD
N1+
-----------------


2
rDS ON
=(EQ. 14)
Ploss FET
ILOAD
N
-----------------


2
rDS ON
=(EQ. 15)
TABLE 1. INPUT VOLTAGE = 48V
ILoad_Max MOSFET PART NUMBER N (Note 13)
8A FDB3632 (Note 14)
SUM110N10-08 (Note 15)
1
1
16A FDB3632 (Note 14)
SUM110N10-08
FDB045AN08A0 (Note 16)
2
2
1
32A FDB3632 (Note 14)
SUM110N10-08
FDB045AN08A0
4
4
3
NOTES:
13. Number of parallel MOSFETs per feed
14. VDSS = 100V;ID = 80A; rDS(ON) = 9m
15. VDSS = 100V; ID = 110A; rDS(ON) = 9.5m
16. VDSS = 75V; ID = 80A; rDS(ON) = 4.5m
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For a 12V to 24V Input:
Another important consideration when choosing the ORing
MOSFET is the forward voltage drop across the drain-
source. If this drop approaches the 0.41V limit, (which is
used in the VOUT fault monitoring mechanism), this will
result in a permanent fault indication. Normally, this voltage
drop is chosen to be less than 100mV.
Setting the External HS Comparator
Threshold Voltage
Typically, DC/DC modules used in redundant power systems
have some form of active current sharing to realize the full
benefit of this scheme including lower operating
temperatures, lower system failure rate, as well as better
transient response when load step is shared. Current
sharing is realized using different techniques; all of these
techniques will lead to similar modules operating under
similar conditions in terms of switching frequency, duty cycle,
output voltage and current. When paralleled modules are
current sharing, their individual output ripple will be similar in
amplitude and frequency and the common bus will have the
same ripple as these individual modules and will not cause
any of the turn-off mechanisms to be activated as the same
ripple will be present on both sensing nodes (VIN and
VOUT). This would allow setting the high speed comparator
threshold (VTH(HS)) to a very low value. As a starting point, a
VTH(HS) of 55mV could be used, the final value of this TH
will be system dependent and has to be finalized in the
system prototype stage. If the gate experiences false turn-off
due to system noise, the VTH(HS) has to be increased.
The reverse current peak can be estimated as:
VSD is the MOSFET forward voltage drop
VOS(HS) is the voltage offset of HS Comparator
The duration of the reverse current pulse is in the order of a
few hundred nanoseconds and is normally kept well below
the current rating of the ORing MOSFET.
Reducing the value of VTH(HS) results in lower reverse
current amplitude and reduces transients on the common
bus voltage.
Just a reminder, this is not an operating scenario, but it is
rather a fault scenario and should not occur frequently. As
explained above, different power supplies have different
noise spectrum and might need adjustment of the VTH(HS).
The following procedure can be used for VTH(HS) selection:
Choose a value of VTH(HS) such that the net HS comparator
threshold voltage is positive to allow turn-off only when VIN
is lower than COMP. Take into account the worst-case of the
HS Comp offset (VOS(HS) = +25mV to -40mV). A good
starting value is 55mV. The sum of R1 and R2 is not to
exceed 50k. It is suggested to choose R2 = 47.5k and
calculate R1 according to Equation 17:
R1 = 499
R1 resistor connected between VOUT and COMP pins
R2 resistor connected between COMP and VSET pins
VREF(VSET) = 5.3V
1. Operate all parallel feeds in current sharing mode (either
by using current sharing techniques or by simply
adjusting the voltages very close to each other for natural
current sharing).
2. Vary the load current from 1A to its maximum value,
monitor the gate voltages, and make sure all gates are on
(note that at very light loads the current sharing scheme
might stop functioning and only one feed carries this light
current, at this point gate voltages will be just above the
gate threshold, and even maybe one gate will be on while
the others are not).
3. If at medium to maximum load currents all feeds have
their gates on, then the chosen VTH(HS) is suitable.
4. If only one feed has its gate on, the threshold value is too
low and the gate is turning off due to power supply noise
and needs to be increased. Also, the feeds may not be
sharing the load current due to discrepancy in output
voltages and current sharing failure.
5. Verify the current sharing scheme and output voltages. If
the output voltages and currents of each feed are equal
but one or more of the gates is still off, increase VTH(HS)
by increasing R1 in 250 to 500 increments (this
increases VTH(HS) by 25mV to 50mV) until all feeds have
their FETs turned on.
TABLE 2. INPUT VOLTAGE = 12V TO 24V
ILoad_Max MOSFET PART NUMBER N
15A IRF1503S (Note 17)
SUM110N03-03P (Note 18)
STB100NF03L-03 (Note 19)
1
1
1
40A IRF1503S
SUM110N03-03P
STB100NF03L-03
2
2
2
75A IRF1503S
SUM110N03-03P
STB100NF03L-03
3
3
3
NOTES:
17. VDSS = 30V; ID = 190A; rDS(ON) = 3.3m
18. VDSS = 30V; ID = 110A; rDS(ON) = 2.6m
19. VDSS = 30V; ID = 100A; rDS(ON) = 3.2m
20. All Above listed rDS(ON) values are at VGS = 10V
IREVERSEP
VTH HS
VSD VOS HS
+
rDS ON
---------------------------------------------------------------------- where;= (EQ. 16)
R1
VTH HS
VREF VSET
VTH HS
–
-----------------------------------------------------------------R2
=(EQ. 17)
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Configuring ISL6144 for Backup
Redundancy (Rail Selector)
The ISL6144 can be used as a rail selector in applications with
backup redundancy. In this case, the backup power source
voltage (for example battery) should be selected in such a
manner that it is lower than the prime source voltage.
Prime_PS
>
Backup_PS
Also, the voltage difference between the two rails has to be
higher than the High Speed Comparator threshold voltage.
Prime_PS
-
Backup_PS
>> VTH(HS)
Remote Sense in Redundant Power
Systems
Remote output voltage sensing is a feature implemented in
most of today’s power supplies. This feature is used to
compensate for any resistive voltage drops between the power
supply output and the load-connection point. The remote
sensing pin (RS/+S) must be connected as close as possible
to the load in order to compensate for any resistive voltage
drops across the power path from the power supply output to
the load. The output of many such power supplies can be
connected in parallel to provide redundancy and fault
tolerance. An ORing device (MOSFET/Diode) is typically used
to provide the required isolation of any fault on the power
supply side from propagating to the load side. In this case it is
not recommended to connect the remote sense pins of the
parallel units to the Common Bus point (at load terminals), as
this can provide an alternative path for fault currents. The
remote sense pins can be connected on the input side of the
ORing device to compensate for any drop prior to it. Using an
ORing MOSFET (compared to an ORing diode) reduces the
forward voltage drop. By using a low rDS(ON) N-Channel
ORing MOSFET in redundant power systems, the forward
voltage drop can be reduced to less than 100mV. This is
another advantage over the ORing diode solution (that has
400mV to 600mV drop) when tight regulation is imposed on the
Common Bus voltage. If remote sense is absolutely required,
one has to make sure that it will not lead to fault propagation
when one power supply output is shorted. The remote sense
configuration has to be looked at and design precautions has
to be made to make sure the redundancy and fault tolerance
are not compromised by the remote sense connection to the
Common Bus.
FIGURE 31. SELECTING VTH(HS) VALUE
OPERATE ALL FEEDS IN
CURRENT SHARING MODE
COMPARE GATE-SOURCE
VGS1 VGS2 ...VGSn
YES
SET VTH(HS) = 55mV
R1 = 499
NO
START
R2 = 47.5k
(VIN1 = VIN2 =...= VINn)
n = N+1
VOLTAGES
USE CURRENT VALUES of R1
STOP
INCREASE
VTH(HS)
(BY INCREASING
R1 ONLY)
AND VTH(HS)
VIN
HVREF
FAULT GND
VOUT
COMP
VSET
5V ISL6144
C1
R3
C2
R1
R2
GATE
Q1
VOUT
C6*
C5*
LED1
RED
VIN
HVREF
FAULT GND
VOUT
COMP
VSET
5V ISL6144
C3C4
R6
R7
GATE
Q2
C8*
C7*
LED2
RED
PRIME_PS
BACKUP_PS
FIGURE 32. USING ISL6144 FOR BACKUP REDUNDANCY
R4
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PCB Layout Considerations
The ISL6144EVAL1Z uses a 4 layer PCB with 1oz external
layers and 2oz internal layers, dedicated ground and power
planes are used to insure good efficiency and EMC
performance. Other layer stack-up and thickness is possible
depending on the particular power system.
The power traces are designed to handle at least 20A of load
per feed. Power and ground planes are made of 2oz copper
and external signal/power layers are 1oz copper.
The loop area for all power traces is minimized to reduce
parasitic inductance.
A ground island can be created under the IC and connected to
the power ground at a single point for reduction of noise that
may be injected from the power ground into the IC ground.
Component Selection Summary
Component selection is listed for one feed and is applicable for
all other parallel feeds.
R1, R2 - are resistors that define the HS comparator threshold
voltage used in the high speed turn-off. The sum of R1+ R2 
50kR1 and R2 are found using Equation 17.
R3 - is a pull-up resistor on the FAULT pin that can be used if
LED1 is not used. FAULT is an open drain that can be used to
interface with an optocoupler, LED or directly to a logic circuit.
This resistor is not populated on the EVAL board.
R4 - is the FAULT pin LED current limit resistor, R4 is chosen to
have an LED current of about 4mA.
C1 - is the HVREF Capacitor, placed between VIN and HVREF
pins, this capacitor is necessary to stabilize the HVREF(VZ)
supply and a value of 150nF is sufficient. Increasing this value
will result in gate turn-on time increase.
C2 - is the COMP Capacitor, Placed between VOUT and
COMP pins to provide filtering and decoupling. A 10nF
capacitor is adequate for most cases.
C5, C6 - are VIN and VOUT local decoupling capacitors, help
immunize the pins against transients that might result in case
of fast speed gate turn-off.
Q1-Q3 - are ORing MOSFET(s), number of paralleled
MOSFETs depends on device rDS(ON), maximum allowable
losses and junction temperature of the ORing MOSFETs.
U3 - is Intersil’s ISL6144 High Voltage ORing MOSFET
Controller IC.
LED1 - is a red LED used to indicate first feed faults. When
VIN1 is off while VOUT and auxiliary 5V supply are present
LED1 will be red.
List of Test Points and Connectors
VIN1 - J4
SOURCE1 - TP1, TP17
DRAIN1 - TP2, TP18
GATE1 - TP13
HVREF1 - TP9
COMP1 - TP11
VSET1 - TP10
FAULT1 - TP3
VIN2 - J7
SOURCE2 - TP4, TP21
DRAIN2 - TP5, TP22
GATE2 - TP14
HVREF2 - TP8
COMP2 -TP12
VSET2 - TP7
FAULT2 - TP6
VOUT - J2 and J5 (connect to J1 when VOUT replace LED AUX
PS)
GND - J3, J6, J8, TP24-TP27
V+5V - (AUX PS for LEDs) - J1
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ISL6144EVAL1Z Schematics
1
3
24
J6
C5
100nF
100V TP24
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
C1
150nF
10V
TP9
TP28
VIN1
VIN
TP17
TP1
U3
HVREF
NC1
NC2
NC3
NC4
GND
VOUT
COMP
VSET
NC8
NC7
NC6
NC5
FAULT
GATE
ISL6144
14
13
12
11
10
9
15
16
TP3
TP10
TP11
TP13
TP2
DRAIN1
C7
100nF
100V
TP18
C2
10nF
10V
GATE1
J4
VIN1
FROM PS1
J1
1
2
SOURCE1
V + 5V
VAUX1
VAUX1
Q3
Q2
DNP
R3
4.99k
DNP
R3
1.21k
LED1
R1
499
R2
47.5k
Q1
FDB3632
DNP
EXTERNAL 5V
FAULT INDICATION
LED AND PULL UP
1
3
24
1
VIN1
VOUT
TP15
VOUT
GND
TP25 TP28
VIN
HVREF
NC1
NC2
NC3
NC4
GND
VOUT
COMP
VSET
NC7
NC6
NC5
FAULT
GATE
ISL6144
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
DNP
R8
4.99k
R9
1.21k
DRAIN2 TP22
TP5
TP4
TP21
VIN2
FROM PS2
VIN2 FDB3832
Q4
Q5
DNP
DNP
Q6
VAUX1
SOURCE2
VIN
HVREF
NC1
NC2
NC3
NC4
GND
VOUT
COMP
VSET
NC6
NC5
FAULT
GATE
ISL6144
VOUT
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
LED2
TP14
GATE2
U4
C8
100nF
100V
C4
10nF
10V
TP6
TP7
R7
47.5k TP12
C3
150nF
10V
C6
100nF
100V
J8
J5
J7
VIN2
TP29
1
R6
499
TP27
TP8 4
7
8
24
1
3
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ISL6144
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in the quality certifications found at www.intersil.com/en/support/qualandreliability.html
Intersil products are sold by description only. Intersil may modify the circuit design and/or specifications of products at any time without notice, provided that such
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Bill of Materials
TABLE 3. BILL OF MATERIALS
COMPONENT NAME SIZE, VALUE, RATING DESCRIPTION/COMMENTS
CONTROL BOARD BOM
R1, R6VTH(HS) Programming Resistor 499, RNC55, 1/8W TH on EVAL board, could be replaced by SMT
R2, R7VTH(HS) Programming Resistor 47.5k, 0603, 1/8W SMT, 0603
R3, R8FAULT Pull-up Resistor 4.99k, 0603, 1/8W SMT, 0603 (DNP)
R4, R9FAULT LED Current Limit Resistor 1.21k, 0603, 1/8W SMT, 0603 (used with LED connected to +5V)
LED1 Feed 1 Fault Indication RED LED Red LED, 0805 ceramic SMT
LED2 Feed 2 Fault Indication RED LED Red LED, 0805 ceramic SMT
C1, C3HVREF Capacitor 150nF, SM1206, 10V SMT
C2, C4COMP Decoupling Capacitor 10nF, SM0805, 10V SMT
C5, C6VIN Pin Decoupling Capacitor 100nF, SM1206, 100V SMT
C7, C8VOUT Pin Decoupling Capacitor 100nF, SM1206, 100V SMT
Q1-Q3Feed 1 ORing MOSFET(s) FDB3632, 100V, 9m, D2PAK Q2, Q3 - DNP (populate for higher current
applications if needed)
Q4-Q6Feed 2 ORing MOSFET(s) FDB3632, 100V, 9m, D2PAK Q5, Q6 - DNP (populate for higher current
applications if needed)
U3, U4ORing MOSFET Controller ISL6144IV, 10V to 75V TSSOP16
U5, U6ORing MOSFET Controller ISL6144IR, 10V to 75V 20 Ld QFN 5x5 - DNP (alternative footprint)
NOTE: DNP = Do Not Populate
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Package Outline Drawing
M16.173
16 LEAD THIN SHRINK SMALL OUTLINE PACKAGE (TSSOP)
Rev 2, 5/10
0.09-0.20
SEE DETAIL "X"
DETAIL "X"
TYPICAL RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
END VIEW
Dimension does not include mold flash, protrusions or gate burrs.
Mold flash, protrusions or gate burrs shall not exceed 0.15 per side.
Dimension does not include interlead flash or protrusion. Interlead
flash or protrusion shall not exceed 0.25 per side.
Dimensions are measured at datum plane H.
Dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M-1994.
Dimension does not include dambar protrusion. Allowable protrusion
shall be 0.08mm total in excess of dimension at maximum material
condition. Minimum space between protrusion and adjacent lead
is 0.07mm.
Dimension in ( ) are for reference only.
Conforms to JEDEC MO-153.
6.
3.
5.
4.
2.
1.
NOTES:
7.
(0.65 TYP)
(5.65)
(0.35 TYP)
0.90 +0.15/-0.10
0.60 ±0.15
0.15 MAX
0.05 MIN
PLANE
GAUGE
0°-8°
0.25
1.00 REF
(1.45)
16
2
1
3
8
B
1 3
9
A
PIN #1
I.D. MARK
5.00 ±0.10
6.40
4.40 ±0.10
0.65
1.20 MAX
SEATING
PLANE
0.25 +0.05/-0.06 5
C
H
0.20 C B A
0.10 C
-
0.05
0.10 C B A
M
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Quad Flat No-Lead Plastic Package (QFN)
Micro Lead Frame Plastic Package (MLFP) L20.5x5
20 LEAD QUAD FLAT NO-LEAD PLASTIC PACKAGE
SYMBOL
MILLIMETERS
NOTESMIN NOMINAL MAX
A 0.80 0.90 1.00 -
A1 - 0.02 0.05 -
A2 - 0.65 1.00 9
A3 0.20 REF 9
b 0.23 0.30 0.38 5, 8
D 5.00 BSC -
D1 4.75 BSC 9
D2 2.95 3.10 3.25 7, 8
E 5.00 BSC -
E1 4.75 BSC 9
E2 2.95 3.10 3.25 7, 8
e 0.65 BSC -
k0.20 - - -
L 0.35 0.60 0.75 8
N202
Nd 5 3
Ne 5 3
P- -0.609
--129
Rev. 4 11/04
NOTES:
1. Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to ASME Y14.5-1994.
2. N is the number of terminals.
3. Nd and Ne refer to the number of terminals on each D and E.
4. All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles are in degrees.
5. Dimension b applies to the metallized terminal and is measured
between 0.15mm and 0.30mm from the terminal tip.
6. The configuration of the pin #1 identifier is optional, but must be
located within the zone indicated. The pin #1 identifier may be
either a mold or mark feature.
7. Dimensions D2 and E2 are for the exposed pads which provide
improved electrical and thermal performance.
8. Nominal dimensions are provided to assist with PCB Land Pattern
Design efforts, see Intersil Technical Brief TB389.
9. Features and dimensions A2, A3, D1, E1, P & are present when
Anvil singulation method is used and not present for saw
singulation.
10. Compliant to JEDEC MO-220VHHC Issue I except for the "b"
dimension.