ADP3181
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Test Circuits....................................................................................... 5
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 7
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 8
Theory of Operation ........................................................................ 9
Start-up Sequence......................................................................... 9
Master Clock Frequency............................................................ 10
Output Voltage Differential Sensing ........................................ 10
Output Current Sensing ............................................................ 11
Active Impedance Control Mode............................................. 11
Current Control Mode and Thermal Balance ....................... 11
Voltage Control Mode................................................................ 11
Soft Start ...................................................................................... 12
Current Limit, Short-Circuit, and Latch-Off Protection....... 12
Dynamic VID.............................................................................. 13
Power Good Monitoring ........................................................... 13
Output Crowbar ......................................................................... 13
Output Enable and UVLO ........................................................ 13
REVISION HISTORY
5/04—Revision 0: Initial Version
Application Information................................................................ 15
Setting the Clock Frequency..................................................... 15
Soft-Start and Current-Limit Latch-Off Delay Times........... 15
Inductor Selection ...................................................................... 15
Designing an Inductor............................................................... 16
Output Droop Resistance.......................................................... 16
Inductor DCR Temperature Correction ................................. 17
Output Offset .............................................................................. 17
Cout Selection ............................................................................... 17
Power MOSFETS........................................................................ 18
Ramp Resistor Selection............................................................ 19
Current Limit Setpoint .............................................................. 20
Feedback Loop Compensation Design.................................... 20
CIN Selection and Input Current di/dt Reduction.................. 21
Building a Switchable VR9/VR10 Design ............................... 22
Layout and Component Placement ............................................. 23
General Recommendations....................................................... 23
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 24
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 24
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