Dual 3A Low Quiescent Current High Efficiency
Synchronous Buck Regulator
ISL8033, ISL8033A
ISL8033 is a dual integrated power controller rated for 3A per
channel with a 1MHz step-down regulator that is ideal for any low
power low-voltage applications. The ISL8033A offers 2.5MHz
operation for smaller more compacted design. The channels are
180° out-of-phase for input RMS current and EMI reduction. It is
optimized for generating low output voltages down to 0.8V each.
The supply voltage range is from 2.85V to 6V, allowing for the use
of a single Li+ cell, three NiMH cells or a regulated 5V input. It
has a guaranteed minimum output current of 3A each when ISET
is connected to VDD. The output current of each output is
selectable by setting ISET pin.
The ISL8033, ISL8033A includes a pair of low ON-resistance
P-Channel and N-Channel internal MOSFETs to maximize
efficiency and minimize external component count. 100% duty-
cycle operation allows less than 250mV dropout voltage at 3A.
The ISL8033, ISL8033A offers an independent 1ms Power-Good
(PG) timer at power-up. When shutdown, ISL8033, ISL8033A
discharges the output capacitor. Other features include internal
digital soft-start, enable for power sequence, controllable soft-
stop output discharge during disabled, start-up with pre-biased
output, 100% maximum duty cycle for lowest dropout, 100%
duty cycle operation for smooth transition, less than 8µA logic
controlled shutdown current, independent enable, overcurrent
protection, and thermal shutdown.
The ISL8033, ISL8033A is offered in a 24 Ld 4mmx4mm QFN
package with 1mm maximum height. The complete converter
occupies less than 5.46cm
2
area.
Features
• Dual 3A High Efficiency Synchronous Buck Regulator with up
to 95% Efficiency
• 2% Output Accuracy Over-Temperature/Load/Line
• Internal Digital Soft-Start - 1.5ms
• External Synchronization up to 6MHz (ISL8033)
• Internal Current Mode Compensation
• Peak Current Limiting and Hiccup Mode Short Circuit
Protection
• Adjustable Peak Overload Current
• Negative Current Protection
• Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
• DC/DC POL Modules
• µC/µP, FPGA and DSP Power
• Plug-in DC/DC Modules for Routers and Switchers
• Test and Measurement Systems
• Li-ion Battery Power Devices
• Bar Code Readers
Related Literature
• See
AN1606,
ISL8033EVAL1Z Application Note
• See
AN1611,
ISL8033EVAL2Z Application Note
100
90
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
70
60
50
40
0.0
V
IN
= 5V
0.5
1.0
1.5
I
OUT
(A)
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.3V
OUT
FIGURE 1. EFFICIENCY vs LOAD
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ISL8033, ISL8033A
Typical Application Circuit
INPUT 2.85V TO 6V
VIN1, 2
LX1
C2
2x22µF
PGND
ISET
EN1
ISL8033
FB1
R3
100k
SGND
SYNC
LX2
EN2
PGND
PG2
FB2
R6
100k
SGND
R5
124k
C4
2x22µF
C5
12pF
L2
1.5µH
OUTPUT2
1.8V/3A
R2
124k
C3
12pF
L1
1.5µH
OUTPUT1
1.8V/3A
C1
2x22µF
VDD
PG1
FIGURE 2. TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM - DUAL INDEPENDENT OUTPUTS
TABLE 1. ISL8033 COMPONENT VALUE SELECTION
V
OUT
C1
C2 (or C4)
C3 (or C5)
L1 (or L2)
R2 (or R5)
R3 (or R6)
0.8V
2x22µF
2x22µF
12pF
1.0µH~2.2µH
0
100k
1.2V
2x22µF
2x22µF
12pF
1.0µH~2.2µH
50k
100k
1.5V
2x22µF
2x22µF
12pF
1.0µH~2.2µH
87.5k
100k
1.8V
2x22µF
2x22µF
12pF
1.0µH~3.3µH
124k
100k
2.5V
2x22µF
2x22µF
12pF
1.0µH~3.3µH
212.5k
100k
3.3V
2x22µF
2x22µF
12pF
1.0µH~4.7µH
312.5k
100k
TABLE 2. ISL8033A COMPONENT VALUE SELECTION
V
OUT
C1
C2 (or C4)
C3 (or C5)
L1 (or L2)
R2 (or R5)
R3 (or R6)
0.8V
2x22µF
2x22µF
12pF
0.47~1.5µH
0
100k
1.2V
2x22µF
2x22µF
12pF
0.47~1.5µH
50k
100k
1.5V
2x22µF
2x22µF
12pF
0.47~1.5µH
87.5k
100k
1.8V
2x22µF
2x22µF
12pF
0.47~1.5µH
124k
100k
2.5V
2x22µF
2x22µF
12pF
1.0~2.2µH
212.5k
100k
3.3V
2x22µF
2x22µF
12pF
1.0~3.3µH
312.5k
100k
NOTE: The minimum output capacitor value is given for different output voltage to make sure the whole converter system is stable. Output capacitance
should increase to support faster load transient requirement.
TABLE 3. SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES
PART NUMBER
ISL8033
ISL8033A
Internally fixed switching frequency F
SW
= 1MHz
Internally fixed switching frequency F
SW
= 2.5MHz
SWITCHING FREQUENCY
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ISL8033, ISL8033A
Block Diagram
27pF
SO FT-
S TA R T
SH U TD O W N
+
EN 1
B A N D G A P 0.8V
390k
0.3pF
S H U TD O W N
V IN
EA M P
+
COMP
PW M
LO G IC
C O N TR O LLER
PR O TEC TIO N
D R IV E R
LX1
3pF
SLO P E
COMP
FB 1
1.6k
0.5V
SC P
+
PGND
+
+
CSA1
0.864V
+
+
V IN
1M
PG1
SGND
O S C ILLA TO R
0.736V
1m s
D E LA Y
SYNC
TH ER M A L
S H U TD O W N
S H U TD O W N
OCP
TH R E S H O LD
LO G IC
IS ET
SO FT-
STA
S TAT T
RR
S H U TD O W N
+
EN 2
B A N D G A P 0.8V
27pF
390k
0.3pF
S H U TD O W N
V IN
EAM P
+
COMP
3pF
SLO P E
COMP
FB 2
1.6k
0.5V
SCP
+
+
PW M
LO G IC
C O N TR O LLE R
P R O TEC TIO N
D R IV E R
LX2
PGND
+
CSA2
0.864V
+
+
V IN
0.736V
1M
PG2
SGND
1m s
D E LA Y
3
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Pin Configuration
ISL8033, ISL8033A
(24 LD QFN)
TOP VIEW
PGND2
PGND2
PGND1
PGND1
LX2
24
LX2
VIN2
VIN2
EN2
PG2
FB2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
NC
23
22
21
20
19
18 LX1
17 VIN1
LX1
25
PD
16 VIN1
15 VDD
14 ISET
13 EN1
8
NC
9
FB1
10
SGND
11
PG1
12
SYNC
Pin Descriptions
PIN NUMBER
1, 24
22, 23
4
5
6
SYMBOL
LX2
PGND2
EN2
PG2
FB2
DESCRIPTION
Switching node connection for Channel 2. Connect to one terminal of inductor for VOUT2.
Negative supply for the power stage of Channel 2.
Regulator Channel 2 enable pin. Enable the output, VOUT2, when driven to high. Shutdown the VOUT2 and
discharge output capacitor when driven to low. Do not leave this pin floating.
1ms timer output. At power-up or EN HI, this output is a 1ms delayed Power-Good signal for the VOUT2 voltage.
The feedback network of the Channel 2 regulator. FB2 is the negative input to the transconductance error amplifier.
The output voltage is set by an external resistor divider connected to FB2. With a properly selected divider, the output
voltage can be set to any voltage between the power rail (reduced by converter losses) and the 0.8V reference. There
is an internal compensation to meet a typical application.
In addition, the regulator power-good and undervoltage protection circuitry use FB2 to monitor the Channel 2
regulator output voltage.
No connect pins. Please tie to GROUND.
The feedback network of the Channel 1 regulator. FB1 is the negative input to the transconductance error
amplifier. The output voltage is set by an external resistor divider connected to FB1. With a properly selected
divider, the output voltage can be set to any voltage between the power rail (reduced by converter losses) and the
0.8V reference. There is an internal compensation to meet a typical application.
In addition, the regulator power-good and undervoltage protection circuitry use FB1 to monitor the Channel 1
regulator output voltage.
System ground. Make a single point connection from these pins to PGND.
1ms timer output. At power-up or EN HI, this output is a 1ms delayed Power-Good signal for the VOUT1 voltage.
Connect to logic high or input voltage VIN. Connect to an external function generator for external Synchronization.
Negative edge trigger. Do not leave this pin floating. Do not tie this pin low (or to SGND).
Regulator Channel 1 enable pin. Enable the output, VOUT1, when driven to high. Shutdown the VOUT1 and
discharge output capacitor when driven to low. Do not leave this pin floating.
ISET is the output current limit setting of the regulators. See the “” table on page 6 for settings.
Input supply voltage for the logic. Connect VIN pin.
Negative supply for the power stage of Channel 1.
7, 8
9
NC
FB1
10
11
12
13
14
15
20, 21
SGND
PG1
SYNC
EN1
ISET
VDD
PGND1
4
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Pin Descriptions
(Continued)
PIN NUMBER
18, 19
2, 3,
16, 17
25
SYMBOL
LX1
VIN2,
VIN1
PD
DESCRIPTION
Switching node connection for Channel 1. Connect to one terminal of inductor for VOUT1.
Input supply voltage. Connect a 22µF ceramic capacitor to power-ground per channel.
The exposed pad must be connected to the PGND pin for proper electrical performance. Add as much vias as
possible under this pad for optimal thermal performance.
Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
(Notes 1, 2, 3)
ISL8033IRZ*
ISL8033AIRZ*
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
ISL8033, ISL8033A.
For more information on MSL, please see Technical
Brief
TB363.
PART
MARKING
80 33IRZ
80 33AIRZ
TEMP. RANGE
(°C)
-40 to +85
-40 to +85
PACKAGE
(Pb-free)
24 Ld 4x4 QFN
24 Ld 4x4 QFN
PKG.
DWG. #
L24.4x4D
L24.4x4D
5
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