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FN9080.1
ISL6219
Microprocessor CORE Voltage Regulator
Precision Multi-Phase BUCK PWM
Controller for Mobile Applications
The ISL6219 provides core-voltage regulation by driving up
to three interleaved synchronous-rectified buck-converter
channels in parallel. Intersil multi-phase controllers together
with ISL6207 gate drivers form the basis for the most reliable
power-supply solutions available to power the latest
industry-leading microprocessors. Multi-phase buck-
converter architecture uses interleaved timing to multiply
ripple frequency and reduce input and output ripple currents.
Lower ripple results in lower total component cost, reduced
dissipation, and smaller implementation area. Pre-
configured for 3-phase operation, the ISL6219 also offers 2-
phase operation. Simply connect the unused PWM pin to
+5V. The channel switching frequency is adjustable in the
range of 100kHz to 1.5MHz giving the designer the ultimate
flexibility in managing the balance between high-speed
response and good thermal management.
New features on the ISL6219 include Dynamic-VID
technology allowing seamless on-the-fly VID changes with
no need for any additional external components. When the
ISL6219 receives a new VID code, it incrementally steps the
output voltage to the new level. Dynamic VID changes are
fast and reliable with no output voltage overshoot or
undershoot.
Like other Intersil multiphase controllers, the ISL6219 uses
cost and space-saving
r
DS(ON)
sensing for channel current
balance and dynamic voltage positioning. Channel current
balancing is automatic and accurate with the integrated
current-balance control system. Over current protection can
be tailored to any application with no need of additional
parts.
An integrated DAC decodes the 5-bit logic signal present at
VID0-VID4 and provides an accurate reference for precision
voltage regulation. The high-bandwidth error amplifier and
accurate voltage reference all work together to provide
better than 0.8% total system accuracy, and to enable the
fastest transient response available. A window comparator
toggles PGOOD if the output voltage moves out of range
and acts to protect the load in case of over voltage.
Features
Multi-Phase Power Conversion
Active Channel Current Balancing
Lossless current sense scheme
- Uses MOSFET’s R
DS(ON)
- Optional current sense method higher precision
Precision CORE Voltage Regulation
-
±
0.8% System Accuracy Over Temperature
Microprocessor Voltage Identification Input
- Dynamic VID technology
- 5-Bit VID Input
- 1.100V to 1.850V in 25mV Steps
Programmable Droop Voltage
Fast Transient Recovery Time
Over Voltage, Under Voltage and Overcurrent Protection
Power-Good Output
2 or 3 Phase Operation
User selectable Switching Frequency of 100K - 1.5MHz
- 200KHz - 4.5MHz Effective Ripple Frequency
Pinout
ISL6219 (28 LEAD SSOP)
TOP VIEW
Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
TEMP. (
o
C)
PACKAGE
PKG. NO.
ISL6219CA
-10 to 85
28-Ld SSOP
M28.15
VID 0
VID 1
VID 2
VID 3
VID 4
NC
FSET/EN
FB
COMP
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
VCC
NC
NC
PGOOD
NC
ISEN1
PWM1
PWM2
ISEN2
ISEN3
PWM3
VSEN
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
Data Sheet
June 2002
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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Intersil (and design) is a trademark of Intersil Americas Inc.
Copyright Intersil Americas Inc. 2002. All Rights Reserved
Dynamic VID is a trademark of Intersil Americas Inc.