DATASHEET
ISL6594A, ISL6594B
Advanced Synchronous Rectified Buck MOSFET Drivers with Protection Features
The ISL6594A and ISL6594B are high frequency MOSFET
drivers specifically designed to drive upper and lower power
N-Channel MOSFETs in a synchronous rectified buck
converter topology. These drivers combined with the
ISL6592 Digital Multi-Phase Buck PWM controller and
N-Channel MOSFETs form a complete core-voltage
regulator solution for advanced microprocessors.
The ISL6594A drives the upper gate to 12V, while the lower
gate can be independently driven over a range from 5V to
12V. The ISL6594B drives both upper and lower gates over
a range of 5V to 12V. This drive-voltage provides the
flexibility necessary to optimize applications involving
trade-offs between gate charge and conduction losses.
An adaptive zero shoot-through protection is integrated to
prevent both the upper and lower MOSFETs from conducting
simultaneously and to minimize the dead time. These
products add an overvoltage protection feature operational
before VCC exceeds its turn-on threshold, at which the
PHASE node is connected to the gate of the low side
MOSFET (LGATE). The output voltage of the converter is
then limited by the threshold of the low side MOSFET, which
provides some protection to the microprocessor if the upper
MOSFET(s) is shorted during initial start-up.
These drivers also feature a three-state PWM input which,
working together with Intersil’s multi-phase PWM controllers,
prevents a negative transient on the output voltage when the
output is shut down. This feature eliminates the Schottky
diode that is used in some systems for protecting the load
from reversed output voltage events.
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Features
• Dual MOSFET Drives for Synchronous Rectified Bridge
• Adjustable Gate Voltage (5V to 12V) for Optimal Efficiency
• 36V Internal Bootstrap Schottky Diode
• Bootstrap Capacitor Overcharging Prevention
• Supports High Switching Frequency (up to 2MHz)
- 3A Sinking Current Capability
- Fast Rise/Fall Times and Low Propagation Delays
• Three-State PWM Input for Output Stage Shutdown
• Three-State PWM Input Hysteresis for Applications with
Power Sequencing Requirement
• Pre-POR Overvoltage Protection
• VCC Undervoltage Protection
• Expandable Bottom Copper Pad for Enhanced Heat
Sinking
• Dual Flat No-Lead (DFN) Package
- Near Chip-Scale Package Footprint; Improves PCB
Efficiency and Thinner in Profile
• Pb-Free Available (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
• Core Regulators for Intel® and AMD® Microprocessors
• High Current DC/DC Converters
• High Frequency and High Efficiency VRM and VRD
Related Literature
• Technical Brief TB363 “Guidelines for Handling and
Processing Moisture Sensitive Surface Mount Devices
(SMDs)”
• Technical Brief TB417 for Power Train Design, Layout
Guidelines, and Feedback Compensation Design
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ISL6594A, ISL6594B
Ordering Information
PART
NUMBER
ISL6594ACRZ* (Note)
PART
MARKING
94AZ
TEMP.
RANGE (°C)
0 to +85
0 to +85
PACKAGE
(RoHS Compliant)
10 Ld 3x3 DFN
8 Ld SOIC
PKG.
DWG. #
L10.3x3
M8.15
ISL6594BCBZ* (Note)
6594 BCBZ
(No longer available, recommended replacement: ISL6594ACRZ-T)
*Please refer to TB347 for details on reel specifications.
NOTE: 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.
Pinouts
ISL6594ACB, ISL6594BCB
(8 LD SOIC)
TOP VIEW
UGATE
BOOT
PWM
GND
NO
ISL6594ACR, ISL6594BCR
(10 LD 3x3 DFN)
TOP VIEW
UGATE
BOOT
N/C
PWM
GND
1
2
3
4
5
10 PHASE
9 PVCC
8 N/C
7 VCC
6 LGATE
1
2
3
ER
NG
LO
LE
AB
L
AI
AV
ED
RT
8
PO
PHASE
UP
S
R
O
7 PVCC
6
5
VCC
LGATE
4
Block Diagram
UVCC
VCC
+5V
13.6k
PWM
POR/
CONTROL
LOGIC
PRE-POR OVP
FEATURES
ISL6594A AND ISL6594B
BOOT
UGATE
PHASE
(LVCC)
PVCC
UVCC = VCC FOR ISL6594A
UVCC = PVCC FOR ISL6594B
LGATE
GND
PAD
FOR DFN -DEVICES, THE PAD ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF
THE PACKAGE MUST BE SOLDERED TO THE CIRCUIT’S GROUND.
SHOOT-
THROUGH
PROTECTION
6.4k
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Typical Application - 4-Channel Converter Using ISL6592 and ISL6594A Gate Drivers
+12V
ISL6594A, ISL6594B
+5V
ISL6594
1 UGATE
2 BOOT
3 PWM
4 GND
PHASE 8
PVCC 7
VCC 6
LGATE 5
+3.3V
VDD
V12_SEN
GND
ISL6594
1 UGATE
2 BOOT
3 PWM
4 GND
PHASE 8
PVCC 7
VCC 6
LGATE 5
ISL6592
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
FROM µP
VID0
VID5
LL0
LL1
OUTEN
OUT1
OUT2
ISEN1
OUT3
OUT4
ISEN2
OUT5
OUT6
ISEN3
OUT7
OUT8
ISL6594
1 UGATE
2 BOOT
3 PWM
4 GND
PHASE 8
PVCC 7
VCC 6
LGATE 5
VOUT
TO µP
VCC_PWRGD
ISEN4
OUT9
RTN
RESET_N
OUT10
ISEN5
ISL6594
1 UGATE
2 BOOT
3 PWM
4 GND
PHASE 8
PVCC 7
VCC 6
LGATE 5
FAULT
OUTPUTS
FAULT1
FAULT2
OUT11
OUT12
ISEN6
SDA
I
2
C I/F
BUS
SCL
SADDR
TEMP_SEN
CAL_CUR_EN
CAL_CUR_SEN
VSENP
VSENN
RTHERM
ISL6594A, ISL6594B
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage (VCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15V
Supply Voltage (PVCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VCC + 0.3V
BOOT Voltage (V
BOOT
). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36V
Input Voltage (V
PWM
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V to 7V
UGATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V
PHASE
- 0.3V
DC
to V
BOOT
+ 0.3V
V
PHASE
- 3.5V (<100ns Pulse Width, 2µJ) to V
BOOT
+ 0.3V
LGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V
DC
to V
PVCC
+ 0.3V
GND - 5V (<100ns Pulse Width, 2µJ) to V
PVCC
+ 0.3V
PHASE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND - 0.3V
DC
to 15V
DC
(V
PVCC
= 12V)
GND - 8V (<400ns, 20µJ) to 30V (<200ns, VBOOT - GND < 36V)
ESD Rating
Human Body Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class I JEDEC STD
Thermal Information
Thermal Resistance
JA
(°C/W)
JC
(°C/W)
SOIC Package (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . .
100
N/A
DFN Package (Notes 2, 3) . . . . . . . . . .
48
7
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
Recommended Operating Conditions
Ambient Temperature Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to +85°C
Maximum Operating Junction Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . +125°C
Supply Voltage, V
CC
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12V ±10%
Supply Voltage Range, PVCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5V to 12V ±10%
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:
1.
JA
is measured with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board in free air.
2.
JA
is measured in free air with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board with “direct attach” features. See
Tech Brief TB379.
3. For
JC
, the “case temp” location is the center of the exposed metal pad on the package underside.
Electrical Specifications
PARAMETER
VCC SUPPLY CURRENT
Bias Supply Current
Recommended Operating Conditions, Unless Otherwise Noted.
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
I
VCC
ISL6594A, f
PWM
= 300kHz, V
VCC
= 12V
ISL6594B, f
PWM
= 300kHz, V
VCC
= 12V
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8
4.5
10.5
5
4
7.5
5
8.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
I
VCC
ISL6594A, f
PWM
= 1MHz, V
VCC
= 12V
ISL6594B, f
PWM
= 1MHz, V
VCC
= 12V
Gate Drive Bias Current
I
PVCC
ISL6594A, f
PWM
= 300kHz, V
PVCC
= 12V
ISL6594B, f
PWM
= 300kHz, V
PVCC
= 12V
I
PVCC
(Note 4)
POWER-ON RESET AND ENABLE
VCC Rising Threshold
VCC Falling Threshold
PWM INPUT (See Timing Diagram on page 6)
Input Current
I
PWM
ISL6594A, f
PWM
= 1MHz, V
PVCC
= 12V
ISL6594B, f
PWM
= 1MHz, V
PVCC
= 12V
9.35
7.35
9.8
7.6
10.0
8.0
V
V
V
PWM
= 3.3V
V
PWM
= 0V
-
-
-
-
1.23
-
-
-
-
-
505
-460
1.70
1.30
-
1.18
0.76
2.36
1.96
245
26
-
-
-
-
1.82
-
-
-
-
-
-
µA
µA
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
ns
ns
PWM Rising Threshold (Note 4)
PWM Falling Threshold (Note 4)
Typical Three-State Shutdown Window
Three-State Lower Gate Falling Threshold
Three-State Lower Gate Rising Threshold
Three-State Upper Gate Rising Threshold
Three-State Upper Gate Falling Threshold
Shutdown Hold-off Time
UGATE Rise Time
t
TSSHD
t
RU
V
CC
= 12V
V
CC
= 12V
V
CC
= 12V
V
CC
= 12V
V
CC
= 12V
V
CC
= 12V
V
CC
= 12V
V
PVCC
= 12V, 3nF Load, 10% to 90%
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ISL6594A, ISL6594B
Electrical Specifications
PARAMETER
LGATE Rise Time
UGATE Fall Time (Note 4)
LGATE Fall Time (Note 4)
UGATE Turn-On Propagation Delay (Note 4)
LGATE Turn-On Propagation Delay (Note 4)
UGATE Turn-Off Propagation Delay (Note 4)
LGATE Turn-Off Propagation Delay (Note 4)
LG/UG Three-State Propagation Delay (Note 4)
OUTPUT
Upper Drive Source Current (Note 4)
Upper Drive Source Impedance
Upper Drive Sink Current (Note 4)
Upper Drive Sink Impedance
Lower Drive Source Current (Note 4)
Lower Drive Source Impedance
Lower Drive Sink Current (Note 4)
Lower Drive Sink Impedance
NOTE:
4. Limits should be considered typical and are not production tested.
I
U_SOURCE
V
PVCC
= 12V, 3nF Load
R
U_SOURCE
150mA Source Current
I
U_SINK
R
U_SINK
I
L_SOURCE
V
PVCC
= 12V, 3nF Load
150mA Sink Current
V
PVCC
= 12V, 3nF Load
-
1.4
-
0.9
-
0.85
-
0.60
1.25
2.0
2
1.65
2
1.3
3
0.94
-
3.0
-
3.0
-
2.2
-
1.35
A
A
A
A
Recommended Operating Conditions, Unless Otherwise Noted.
(Continued)
SYMBOL
t
RL
t
FU
t
FL
t
PDHU
t
PDHL
t
PDLU
t
PDLL
t
PDTS
TEST CONDITIONS
V
PVCC
= 12V, 3nF Load, 10% to 90%
V
PVCC
= 12V, 3nF Load, 90% to 10%
V
PVCC
= 12V, 3nF Load, 90% to 10%
V
PVCC
= 12V, 3nF Load, Adaptive
V
PVCC
= 12V, 3nF Load, Adaptive
V
PVCC
= 12V, 3nF Load
V
PVCC
= 12V, 3nF Load
V
PVCC
= 12V, 3nF Load
MIN
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
TYP
18
18
12
10
10
10
10
10
MAX
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
UNITS
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
R
L_SOURCE
150mA Source Current
I
L_SINK
R
L_SINK
V
PVCC
= 12V, 3nF Load
150mA Sink Current
Functional Pin Description
PACKAGE PIN #
SOIC
1
2
DFN
1
2
PIN
SYMBOL
UGATE
BOOT
FUNCTION
Upper gate drive output. Connect to gate of high-side power N-Channel MOSFET.
Floating bootstrap supply pin for the upper gate drive. Connect the bootstrap capacitor between this pin and the
PHASE pin. The bootstrap capacitor provides the charge to turn on the upper MOSFET. See “Internal Bootstrap
Device” on page 7 for guidance in choosing the capacitor value.
No Connection.
The PWM signal is the control input for the driver. The PWM signal can enter three distinct states during operation, see
“Three-State PWM Input” on page 6 for further details. Connect this pin to the PWM output of the controller.
Bias and reference ground. All signals are referenced to this node. It is also the power ground return of the driver.
Lower gate drive output. Connect to gate of the low-side power N-Channel MOSFET.
Connect this pin to a +12V bias supply. Place a high quality low ESR ceramic capacitor from this pin to GND.
This pin supplies power to both upper and lower gate drives in ISL6594B; only the lower gate drive in ISL6594A.
Its operating range is +5V to 12V. Place a high quality low ESR ceramic capacitor from this pin to GND.
Connect this pin to the SOURCE of the upper MOSFET and the DRAIN of the lower MOSFET. This pin provides
a return path for the upper gate drive.
Connect this pad to the power ground plane (GND) via thermally enhanced connection.
-
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3, 8
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
N/C
PWM
GND
LGATE
VCC
PVCC
PHASE
PAD
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