ADP1878ACPZ-0.6-R7(RevA) View Datasheet(PDF) - Analog Devices

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ADP1878ACPZ-0.6-R7
(Rev.:RevA)

Synchronous Buck Controller with Constant On Time and Valley Current Mode

Analog Devices 

Data Sheet

ADP1878/ADP1879

HS

CLIM

REPEATED CURRENT-LIMIT

VIOLATION DETECTED

A PREDETERMINED NUMBER SOFT START IS

OF PULSES IS COUNTED TO REINITIALIZED TO

ALLOW THE CONVERTER MONITOR IF THE

TO COOL DOWN

VIOLATION

STILL EXISTS

ZERO

CURRENT

Figure 73. Idle Mode Entry Sequence Due to Current-Limit Violation

HICCUP MODE DURING SHORT CIRCUIT

A current-limit violation occurs when the current across the

source and drain of the low-side MOSFET exceeds the current-

limit setpoint. When 32 current-limit violations are detected,

the controller enters idle mode and turns off the MOSFETs for

6 ms, allowing the converter to cool down. Then, the controller

reestablishes soft start and begins to cause the output to ramp

up again (see Figure 73). While the output ramps up, the current

sense amplifier output is monitored to determine if the violation is

still present. If it is still present, the idle event occurs again, followed

by the full chip, power-down sequence. This cycle continues

until the violation no longer exists. If the violation disappears,

the converter is allowed to switch normally, maintaining

regulation.

SYNCHRONOUS RECTIFIER

The ADP1878/ADP1879 employ internal MOSFET drivers for

the external high- and low-side MOSFETs. The low-side

synchronous rectifier not only improves overall conduction

efficiency, but it also ensures proper charging of the bootstrap

capacitor located at the high-side driver input. This is beneficial

during startup to provide sufficient drive signal to the external

high-side MOSFET and to attain fast turn-on response, which is

essential for minimizing switching losses. The integrated high-

and low-side MOSFET drivers operate in complementary

fashion with built-in anti cross conduction circuitry to prevent

unwanted shoot through current that may potentially damage the

MOSFETs or reduce efficiency because of excessive power loss.

HS

tON

LS

HS AND LS ARE OFF

OR IN IDLE MODE

tOFF

ILOAD

0A

AS THE INDUCTOR

CURRENT APPROACHES

ZERO CURRENT, THE STATE

MACHINE TURNS OFF THE

LOWER-SIDE MOSFET.

Figure 74. Discontinuous Mode of Operation (DCM)

To minimize the chance of negative inductor current buildup,

an on-board zero-cross comparator turns off all high- and low-

side switching activities when the inductor current approaches

the zero current line, causing the system to enter idle mode,

where the high- and low-side MOSFETs are turned off. To ensure

idle mode entry, a 10 mV offset, connected in series at the SW

node, is implemented (see Figure 75).

ZERO-CROSS

COMPARATOR

SW

IQ2

10mV

LS

Q2

ADP1879 POWER SAVING MODE (PSM)

A power saving mode is provided in the ADP1879. The ADP1879

operates in the discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) and

pulse skips at light to medium load currents. The controller outputs

pulses as necessary to maintain output regulation. Unlike the

continuous conduction mode (CCM), DCM operation prevents

negative current, thus allowing improved system efficiency at

light loads. Current in the reverse direction through this pathway,

however, results in power dissipation and, therefore, a decrease in

efficiency.

Figure 75. Zero-Cross Comparator with 10 mV of Offset

As soon as the forward current through the low-side MOSFET

decreases to a level where

10 mV = IQ2 × RON(Q2)

the zero-cross comparator (or IREV comparator) emits a signal to

turn off the low-side MOSFET. From this point, the slope of the

inductor current ramping down becomes steeper (see Figure 76)

as the body diode of the low-side MOSFET begins to conduct

current and continues conducting current until the remaining

energy stored in the inductor has been depleted.

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