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WM8310

PP, May 2012, Rev 3.1

15.15.2 DC-DC SYNCHRONOUS BUCK CONVERTERS

DC-DC Converters 1, 2 and 3 are synchronous buck converters which deliver high performance and

high efficiency across a wide variety of operating conditions.

The high switching frequency, together with the current mode architecture, delivers exceptional

transient performance suitable for supplying processor power domains and similar applications

requiring high stability through fast-changing load (or line) conditions.

The current mode architecture enables extended bandwidth of the control loop, allowing the DC-DC

converter to adapt for changes in input or output conditions more rapidly than can be achieved using

other feedback mechanisms. This improves the converter’s performance under transient load

conditions.

The flexible design of the DC-DC Converters allows a selection of different operating configurations,

which can be chosen according to the performance, efficiency, space or external component cost

requirements.

The DC-DC Converter design achieves high performance with a small inductor component. This is

highly advantageous in size-critical designs for portable applications. In the case of DC-DC1 and DC-

DC2, the switching frequency is selectable (2MHz or 4MHz). The higher frequency supports best

transient performance and the smallest external inductor, whilst the lower rate supports best power

efficiency. It should be noted that the supported output voltage range is restricted in the 4MHz mode;

for output voltages greater than 1.4V, the 2MHz mode must be used.

The DC-DC Converters are compatible with a range of external output capacitors. A larger capacitor

(eg. 47

F) will deliver best transient performance, whilst a smaller capacitor (eg. 4.7F) may be

preferred for size or cost reasons.

Four different operating modes can be selected, allowing the user to configure the converter

performance and efficiency according to different demands. This includes power-saving modes for

light load conditions and a high performance mode for best transient load performance. A low power

LDO Regulator mode is also provided. The DC-DC Converters maintain output voltage regulation

when switching between operating modes.

Forced Continuous Conduction Mode (FCCM)

This mode delivers the best load transient performance across the entire operating load range of the

converter. It also provides the best EMI characteristics due to the fixed, regular switching pattern.

For normal DC-DC buck converter operation, there is an inductor charging phase followed by a

discharging phase. Under light load conditions, the inductor current may be positive or negative

during this cycle. (Note that the load current corresponds to the average inductor current.) The

negative portion of the cycle corresponds to inefficient operation, as the output capacitor is

discharged unnecessarily by the converter circuit. Accordingly, this mode is not optimally efficient for

light load conditions.

This mode offers excellent performance under transient load conditions. It exceeds the performance

of the other operating modes in the event of a decreasing current demand or a decreasing voltage

selection. This is because FCCM mode can actively pull down the output voltage to the required level,

whilst other modes rely on the load to pull the converter voltage down under these conditions.

Another important benefit of this mode is that the switching pattern is fixed, regardless of load

conditions. This provides best compatibility with noise-sensitive circuits where the noise frequency

spectrum must be well-defined.

Although this mode is not optimally efficient for light loads, it delivers the best possible transient load

performance and fixed frequency switching. This mode should be selected when best performance is

required, delivering minimum output voltage ripple across all static or transient load conditions.

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