600kHz 3A Step-Down Switching Regulator
C
IN
= I
OMAX
•
D • (1 - D)
f
s
• (
Δ
V
I
I
OMAX
• R
CIN(ESR )
)
TJ4519
Where:
∆
V
I
= the given input voltage ripple.
Because the input capacitor is exposed to the large surge current, attention is needed for the input capacitor. If
tantalum capacitors are used at the input side of the converter, one needs to ensure that the RMS and surge
ratings are not exceeded. For generic tantalum capacitors, it is suggested to derate their voltage ratings at a ratio
of about two to protect these input capacitors.
Boost Capacitor and its Supply Source Selection
The boost capacitor selection is based on its discharge ripple voltage, worst case conduction time and boost
current. The worst case conduction time and boost current. The worst case conduction time T
W
can be estimated
as follows:
T
W
=
1
• D
max
f
s
Where:
f
S
= the switching frequency,
D
max
= maximum duty ratio, 0.85 for the TJ4915.
The required minimum capacitance for the boost capacitor will be:
C
boost
=
I
B
•T
V
D W
Where:
I
B
= the boost current and
V
D
= discharge ripple voltage.
With f
S
= 600kHz, V
D
= 0.5V and I
B
=0.045A, the required minimum capacitance for the boost capacitor is:
C
boost
=
I
B
1
0.045
1
• • D
max
=
•
• 0.85 = 128nF
V
D
f
s
0.5
600k
The internal driver of the switch requires a minimum 2.7V to fully turn on that switch to reduce its conduction
loss. If the output voltage is less than 2.7V, the boost capacitor can be connected to either the input side or an
independent supply with a decoupling capacitor. But the Pin BST should not see a voltage higher than its
maximum rating.
Freewheeling Diode Selection
This diode conducts during the switch’s off-time. The diode should have enough current capability for full load
and short circuit conditions without any thermal concerns. Its maximum repetitive reverse block voltage has to be
higher than the input voltage of the TJ4519. A low forward conduction drop is also required to increase the overall
efficiency. The freewheeling diode should be turned on and off fast with minimum reverse recovery because the
TJ4519 is designed for high frequency applications. SS23 Schottky rectifier is recommended for certain
applications. The average current of the diode, I
D-AVG
can be calculated by:
Jul. 2010 – Preliminary
-8-
HTC