MIC28511 Evaluation Board

60V/3A Synchronous Buck Regulator

General Description Requirements

Micrel’s MIC28511 is a synchronous step-down regulator The MIC28511 evaluation board requires only a single
featuring unique adaptive on-time control architecture with power supply with at least 5A current capability. For
integrated power MOSFETs. The MIC28511 operates over applications where VIN is less than +5.5V the internal LDO
an input supply range of 4.6V to 60V, and can be used to can be bypassed by tying VDD to VIN.
supply up to 3A of output current. The output voltage is
adjustable down to 0.8V with a guaranteed accuracy of Precautions
±1% from 0°C to 85°C. The device operates with a The MIC28511 evaluation board does not have reverse
programmable switching frequency from 200kHz to polarity protection. Applying a negative voltage to the VIN
680kHz (nominal). and GND terminals can damage the device. The maximum
The MIC28511-1 uses the HyperLight Load architecture
® VIN of the board is rated at 60V; exceeding 60V can
to operate in pulse-skipping mode at light load while damage the device.
functioning in fixed-frequency CCM mode from medium
load to heavy load. The MIC28511-2 utilizes Hyper Speed
Ordering Information
TM
Control architecture, operating in fixed-frequency CCM Part Number Description
mode under all load conditions.
MIC28511-1YML EV
Datasheets and support documentation are available on MIC28511 Evaluation Board
MIC28511-2YML EV
Micrel’s web site at: www.micrel.com.

Evaluation Board

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Getting Started Where:

1. Connect VIN Supply VREF = 0.8V, and R1 is 10.0kΩ.

Connect a supply to the VIN and GND terminals, With jumpers J11, J8, and J7 removed, the output
paying careful attention to the polarity and the supply regulates at the 0.8V reference voltage. All other voltages
range (4.6V < VIN < 60V). Monitor IIN with a current not listed can be set by modifying the R9 with Jumper J7
meter and monitor input voltage at VIN and GND installed according to Equation 2:
terminals with a voltmeter. Do not apply power until
Step 4.
R1× VREF
2. Connect Load and Monitor Input R9 = Eq. 2
Connect a load to the VOUT and GND terminals. The VOUT - VREF
load can be either a passive or an active electronic
load. A current meter can be placed between the
VOUT terminal and load to monitor the output current. Jumper J12 shorts out the feedback and forces the
Ensure the output voltage is monitored at the VOUT converter to operate open loop and approach 100% duty
terminal. cycle.
3. Enable Input SW Node
The EN terminal has an on board 100kΩ pull-up Use test point J1 (VSW) for monitoring the power MOSFET
resistor (R16) to VIN, which allows the output to be switching waveform.
turned on when PVDD exceeds its UVLO threshold.
Current Limit
An EN (J16) connector is provided on the evaluation
board for ease-of-access to the enable feature. The MIC28511 uses the RDS(ON) and external resistor
Applying an external logic signal on the EN terminal to connected from ILIM to the SW node to decide the current
pull it low or using a jumper to short the EN terminal to limit (see Figure 1).
the GND terminal will disable the MIC28511 evaluation
board.
4. Apply Power
Apply VIN and verify that the output voltage regulates
to the set voltage.

Evaluation Board Description

The basic parameters of the evaluation board are:
• Input range: 4.6V to 60V
• Output range: 0.8V to 0.85V × VIN at 3A.
(For more detailed information, refer to Typical Figure 1. MIC28511 Current Limiting Circuit
Characteristics section. Note that 0.85V is the maximum
duty cycle of the MIC28511 controller) In each switching cycle of the MIC28511 converter, the
• 300kHz switching frequency inductor current is sensed by monitoring the low-side
(Adjustable 200kHz to 680kHz) MOSFET in the OFF period. The sensed voltage V(ILIM) is
compared with the power ground (PGND) after a blanking
time of 150ns. In this way, the drop voltage over the
Feedback Resistors resistor R22 (VCL) is compared with the drop over the
bottom FET generating the short current limit. The small
With Jumper J11 in place, the output voltage is set to 5.0V
capacitor (C18) connected from ILIM pin to PGND filters
as determined by the feedback dividers R1 and R11.
the switching node ringing during the off time which allows
Jumper J8 sets the output voltage to 3.3V.
a better short-limit measurement. The time constant
With jumper J7 in place the output is set by modifying R9, created by R22 and C18 should be much less than the
as illustrated in Equation 1: minimum off time.
The VCL drop allows programming of short limit through the
value of the resistor (R22). If the absolute value of the
 R1  voltage drop on the bottom FET is greater than VCL, V(ILIM)
VOUT = VREF ×  1 +  Eq. 1
 R9  is lower than PGND and a short-circuit event is triggered.

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A “hiccup” soft-start cycle is generated, reducing the stress The MIC28511 evaluation board was designed with a
on the power switching FETs while protecting the load and 6.8µH inductor for operation at 300kHz at 5V output. The
supply during severe short conditions. typical value of RWINDING(DCR) of this particular inductor is
39mΩ.
The short circuit current limit can be programmed by using
Equation 3: Setting the Switching Frequency
The MIC28511 switching frequency can be adjusted by
changing the value of resistor R17. The top resistor (R19)
(ICLIM - ΔIL (PP) × 0.5) × R DS(ON) + VCL is set at 100kΩ and is connected between VIN and FREQ.
R 22 = Eq. 3
ICL R17 is connected from the FREQ input to PGND and sets
the switching frequency according to Equation 4.

Where:
ICLIM = Desired current limit
RDS(ON) = On-resistance of low-side power MOSFET,
28mΩ typically
VCL = Current-limit threshold (typical absolute value is
14mV, per the Electrical Characteristics section in the
MIC28511 datasheet)
ICL = Current-limit source current (typical value is 70µA,
per the Electrical Characteristics section in the MIC28511
Figure 2. Switching Frequency Adjustment
datasheet).
ΔIL(PP) = Inductor current peak-to-peak
R17
The peak-to-peak inductor current ripple is: fSW _ ADJ = fO × Eq. 4
R19 + R17

VOUT × (VIN(MAX) - VOUT )

∆IL(PP) = Eq. 4 Where:
VIN(MAX) × fsw × L
fO = Switching frequency when R17 is open, per the
Electrical Characteristics section in the MIC28511
datasheet.
In case of hard short, the short current-limit threshold (VCL)
is reduced by half to the short-circuit threshold. This allows For a more precise setting, it is recommended to use the
an indefinite hard short on the output without any Figure 3:
destructive effect. It is critical to make sure that the
inductor current used to charge the output capacitance
during soft start is below the foldback short-circuit level;
otherwise the supply may go into hiccup mode and latch
up at start up. This should be verified over the operating
temperature range as well.
The MOSFET RDS(ON) varies 30% to 40% with temperature.
Therefore, it is recommended to add a 50% margin to ICL
in Equation 4 to avoid false current limiting due to
increased MOSFET junction temperature rise. Table 1
shows typical output current limit value for a given R22.
Table 1. R22 Typical Output Current-Limit Value
Typical Output Current Limit
R22
(VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V, L = 6.8µH)
1.74kΩ 4.4 A
1.24kΩ 3.1 A Figure 3. Switching Frequency vs. R17

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Typical Characteristics
Efficiency (VIN =12V) Efficiency (VIN = 24V) Efficiency (VIN = 48V)
vs. Output Current MIC28511-1 vs. Output Current MIC28511-1 vs. Output Current MIC28511-1
100 100 100

90 90 5.0V 90
5.0V
80 80 3.3V 80
5.0V

EFFICIENCY (%)
3.3V
EFFICIENCY (%)

EFFICIENCY (%)
2.5V
70 3.3V 70 70
2.5V
60 2.5V 60 60

50 50 50

40 40 40

30 30 30
fSW = 300kHz
20 fSW = 300kHz 20 fSW = 300kHz 20

10 10 10
0.01 0.1 1 10 0.01 0.1 1 10 0.01 0.1 1 10

OUTPUT CURRENT (A) OUTPUT CURRENT (A) OUTPUT CURRENT (A)

12V Input Thermal Derating 24V Input Thermal Derating 48V Input Thermal Derating
MIC28511-1 MIC28511-1 MIC28511-1
3.5 3.5 3.5
2.5V
3.3V
3.0 3.0 3.0 2.5V
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)

OUTPUT CURRENT (A)

2.5 5.0V 2.5 5.0V 2.5 5.0V
3.3V 3.3V
2.5V
2.0 2.0 2.0

1.5 1.5 1.5

VIN =12V VIN = 48V

1.0 1.0 VIN =24V 1.0
fSW = 300kHz fSW = 300kHz
fSW = 300kHz
TJMAX =125°C TJMAX = 125°C
TJMAX =125°C
0.5 θJA = 30°C/W 0.5 0.5 θJA = 30°C/W
θJA = 30°C/W

0.0 0.0 0.0

25 40 55 70 85 100 25 40 55 70 85 100 25 40 55 70 85 100

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)

IC Power Dissipation IC Power Dissipation IC Power Dissipation

vs. Output Current MIC28511-1 vs. Output Current MIC28511-1 vs. Output Current MIC28511-1
1.2 2.0 3.0
IC POWER DISSIPATION (W)

IC POWER DISSIPATION (W)

VIN = 12V VIN ==24V

Vin 24V VIN ==24V
Vin 48V
IC POWER DISSIPATION (W)

1.0 fSW = 300kHz fSW = 300kHz 2.5 fSW = 300kHz

1.5
0.8 2.0

0.6 1.0 1.5

5.0V
0.4 5.0V 1.0 3.3V
5.0V
0.5 3.3V
3.3V
0.2 0.5 2.5V
2.5V
2.5V
0.0 0.0 0.0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
OUTPUT CURRENT (A) OUTPUT CURRENT (A) OUTPUT CURRENT (A)

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Typical Characteristics (Continued)

Efficiency (VIN = 12V) Efficiency (VIN = 24V) Efficiency (VIN = 48V)
vs. Output Current MIC28511-2 vs. Output Current MIC28511-2 vs. Output Current MIC28511-2
100 100 100

90 90 90

80 80 80

EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)

5.0V

EFFICIENCY (%)
70 70 5.0V 70
3.3V
2.5V 3.3V
60 2.5V 60 5.0V
60
3.3V
2.5V
50 50 50

40 40 40

30 30 30
fSW = 300kHz fSW = 300kHz fSW = 300kHz
20 20 20

10 10 10
0.01 0.1 1 10 0.01 0.1 1 10 0.01 0.1 1 10

OUTPUT CURRENT (A) OUTPUT CURRENT (A) OUTPUT CURRENT (A)

12V Input Thermal Derating 24V Input Thermal Derating 48V Input Thermal Derating
MIC28511-2 MIC28511-2 MIC28511-2
3.5 3.5 3.5
5.0V
5.0V
3.0 3.0 3.0 5.0V
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)

OUTPUT CURRENT (A)

OUTPUT CURRENT (A)

3.3V
2.5V
2.5 3.3V 2.5 2.5
3.3V
2.0 2.5V 2.0 2.0

1.5 1.5 1.5

2.5V VIN = 48V
VIN = 24V
fSW = 300kHz
1.0 VIN = 12V 1.0 1.0
fSW = 300kHz TJMAX = 125°C
fSW = 300kHz
TJMAX =125°C TJMAX =125°C θJA = 30°C/W
0.5 θJA = 30°C/W 0.5 θJA = 30°C/W 0.5

0.0 0.0 0.0

25 40 55 70 85 100 25 40 55 70 85 100 25 40 55 70 85 100

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)

IC Power Dissipation IC Power Dissipation IC Power Dissipation

vs. Output Current MIC28511-2 vs. Output Current MIC28511-2 vs. Output Current MIC28511-2
1.8 2.0 3.0
IC POWER DISSIPATION (W)
IC POWER DISSIPATION (W)

1.6 VIN =12V VIN ==24V

Vin 24V VIN = 48V
IC POWER DISSIPATION (W)

fSW = 300kHz fSW = 300kHz 2.5 fSW = 300kHz

1.4
1.5
1.2 2.0

1.0
1.0 1.5
0.8 5.0V
5.0V
0.6 1.0 3.3V
5.0V
0.5 3.3V
0.4
3.3V 0.5 2.5V
0.2 2.5V
2.5V
0.0 0.0 0.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
OUTPUT CURRENT (A) OUTPUT CURRENT (A) OUTPUT CURRENT (A)

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Evaluation Board Schematic

Bill of Materials
Item Part Number Manufacturer Description Qty.
(1)
C1 UVZ2A330MPD Nichicon 33µF/100V 20% Radial Aluminum Capacitor 1
(2)
C2, C3 12061Z475KAT2A AVX 4.7µF/100V, X7S, Size 1206 Ceramic Capacitor 2
(3)
C4, C7 C1608X7R1A225K080AC TDK 2.2µF/10V, X7R, Size 0603 Ceramic Capacitor 2
C5, C11, C13,
Open NA
C18, C19, C20
(4)
C6, C16 C0603C104K8RACTU Kemet 0.1µF/10V, X7R, Size 0603 Ceramic Capacitor 2
(5)
GRM21BR72A474KA73 Murata
C9 0.47µF/100V, X7R, Size 0805 Ceramic Capacitor 1
08051C474KAT2A AVX
C10, C17 GRM188R72A104KA35D Murata 0.1µF/100V, X7R, Size 0603 Ceramic Capacitor 2
C12 CGA3E2X7R1H471K TDK 470pF/50V, X7R, Size 0603 Ceramic Capacitor 1
Notes:
1. Nichicon: www.nichicon.co.jp/english.
2. AVX: www.avx.com.
3. TDK: www.tdk.com.
4. Kemet.: www.kemet.com.
5. Murata: www.murata.com.

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Bill of Materials (Continued)

Item Part Number Manufacturer Description Qty.
C14, C15 GRM32ER71A476KE15L Murata 47µF/10V, X7R, Size 1210 Ceramic Capacitor 2
C21 C1608NP02A270J080AA TDK 27pF 100V, NPO, Size 0603 Ceramic Capacitor 1
(6)
D1 BAT46W-TP MCC 100V Small Signal Schottky Diode, SOD123 1
D3 Open NA
J1, J7, J8,
J10 − J12,
(7)
77311-118-02LF FCI CONN HEADER 2POS VERT T/H 9
J16 − J18
(8)
L1 XAL7030-682MED Coilcraft 6.8µH, 10.7A Saturation Current 1
10.0kΩ, Size 0603, 1% Resistor
(9)
R1 CRCW060310K0FKEA Vishay Dale 1
R2, R9, R25, R26 Open NA
R10 CRCW06033K24FKEA Vishay Dale 3.24kΩ, Size 0603, 1% Resistor 1
R11 CRCW06031K91FKEA Vishay Dale 1.91kΩ, Size 0603, 1% Resistor 1
R14, R15 CRCW06030000FKEA Vishay Dale 0.0 Ω, Size 0603, Resistor Jumper 2
R3, R16,
CRCW0603100K0FKEA Vishay Dale 100kΩ, Size 0603, 1% Resistor 4
R17, R19
R18 CRCW06031K00JNEA Vishay Dale 1.0kΩ, Size 0603, 5% Resistor 1
R20, R21 CRCW060349R9FKEA Vishay Dale 49.9Ω, Size 0603, 1% Resistor 2
R22 CRCW06031K74FKEA Vishay Dale 1.74kΩ, Size 0603, 1% Resistor 1
R23 CRCW08051R21FKEA Vishay Dale 1.21Ω, Size 0805, 1% Resistor 1
R24 CRCW060310R0FKEA Vishay Dale 10.0Ω, Size 0603, 1% Resistor 1
TP7, TP14,
TP8, TP13, Open NA
TP17, TP18
Keystone
TP9 − TP12 1502 (10) Test Point Turret, .090 4
Electronics
MIC28511-1YFL (11)
U1 Micrel. Inc. 60V/3A Synchronous Buck Regulator 1
MIC28511-2YFL
Notes:
6. MCC: www.mcc.com.
7. FCI: www.fciconnect.com.
8. Coilcraft: www.coilcraft.com.
9. Vishay Dale: www.vishay.com.
10. Keystone Electronics: www.keystone.com.
11. Micrel, Inc.: www.micrel.com.

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Evaluation Board Layout Recommendations

Top Layer

Mid-Layer 1 (Ground Plane)

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Evaluation Board Layout Recommendations (Continued)

Mid-Layer 2

Bottom Layer

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