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ISL88734, ISL88735 Notebook System Regulator

Evaluation Board Setup Procedure
Application Note August 14, 2006 AN1267.0
Author: Steve Laur

Description Features
The ISL88734 and ISL88735 dual step-down, switch-mode • No Current-Sense Resistor Needed (ISL88734, ISL88735)
power-supply (SMPS) controllers generate logic-supply
• Positive Current Limit Temperature Compensation
voltages in battery-powered systems. The ISL88734 and
ISL88735 include two pulse-width modulation (PWM) • 1.5% Output Voltage Accuracy
controllers, adjustable from 2V to 5.5V or fixed at 5V and • 3.3V and 5V 100mA Bootstrapped Linear Regulators
3.3V. These devices feature two linear regulators providing
5V and 3.3V always-on outputs. Each linear regulator • Internal Soft-Start and Soft-Stop Output Discharge
provides up to 100mA output current with automatic • Start-up in Pre-Bias
linear-regulator bootstrapping to the main SMPS outputs.
• Constant On-Time PWM with 100ns Load Step Response
The ISL88734 and ISL88735 include on-board power-up
sequencing, a power-good (PGOOD) output, digital • 3.3V and 5V Fixed or Adjustable Outputs
soft-start, and internal soft-stop output discharge that • 4.5V to 24V Input Voltage Range
prevents negative voltages on shutdown.
• Enhanced Ultrasonic Pulse-Skipping Mode (25kHz min)
Constant on-time PWM control scheme operates without
sense resistors and provides 100ns response to load • Power-Good (PGOOD) Signal
transients while maintaining a relatively constant switching • Overvoltage Protection Enable/Disable
frequency. The unique ultrasonic pulse-skipping mode
• Pb-Free Plus Anneal Available (RoHS Compliant)
maintains the switching frequency above 25kHz, which
eliminates noise in audio applications. Other features Applications
include pulse skipping, which maximizes efficiency in
light-load applications, and fixed-frequency PWM mode, • Notebook and Sub-Notebook Computers
which reduces RF interference in sensitive applications. • PDAs and Mobile Communication Devices
The ISL88734 and ISL88735 are available in 28 Ld QSOP • 3- and 4-Cell Li+ Battery-Powered Devices
packages and operate over the extended temperature range
(-40°C to +85°C). For a more detailed description of the Pinout
ISL88734 and ISL88735, refer to the data sheet [1]. ISL88734, ISL88735
(28 LD QSOP)
TOP VIEW
Ordering Information FET3 1 28 BOOT3
PART TEMP PGOOD 2 27 PHASE3
NUMBER PART RANGE PACKAGE PKG. EN3 3 26 UGATE3
(Note) MARKING (°C) (Pb-Free) DWG. #
EN5 4 25 LDO3
ISL88734CAZ ISL88734CAZ -40 to +85 28 Ld QSOP M28.15 ILIM3 5 24 LGATE3
ISL88735CAZ ISL88735CAZ -40 to +85 28 Ld QSOP M28.15 SHDN# 6 23 GND
FB3 7 22 OUT3
*Add “-T” suffix for tape and reel.
NOTE: Intersil Pb-free plus anneal products employ special Pb-free REF 8 21 OUT5
material sets; molding compounds/die attach materials and 100% FB5 9 20 VIN
matte tin plate termination finish, which are RoHS compliant and PRO# 10 19 LGATE5
compatible with both SnPb and Pb-free soldering operations. Intersil
ILIM5 11 18 LDO5
Pb-free products are MSL classified at Pb-free peak reflow
temperatures that meet or exceed the Pb-free requirements of SKIP# 12 17 VCC
IPC/JEDEC J STD-020. TON 13 16 UGATE5
BOOT5 14 15 PHASE5
References
[1] Refer to our website for updated information and the
ISL88734, ISL88735 data sheet: www.intersil.com

1 CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
1-888-INTERSIL or 1-888-468-3774 | Intersil (and design) is a registered trademark of Intersil Americas Inc.
Copyright Intersil Americas Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved
All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
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What’s Inside TABLE 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SWITCH SETTINGS

The Evaluation Board Kit contains the following materials: SWITCH STATE FUNCTION

• The ISL8013EVAL1 Rev A Evaluation Board SW1 1: GND DISABLE OUT3

2: VCC ENABLE OUT3
• The ISL8013 Data Sheet 3: REF DELAYED OUT3 START
• The ISL8013 Evaluation Board Setup Procedure (this SW2 1: GND DISABLE OUT5
document) 2: VCC ENABLE OUT5
3: REF DELAYED OUT5 START
What is Needed SW3 1: GND MASTER DISABLE
The following materials will be needed to perform testing: 2: VCC MASTER ENABLE

• 25V power supply with 10A source current capability SW4 1: GND FULL SKIP MODE
2: VCC PWM MODE
• Two electronic loads capable of sinking current up to 5A 3: REF ULTRA-SONIC SKIP MODE

• Dummy loads for the LDOs

• Digital multi-meters (DMMs)

O
N
GND

1 2
• 100MHz quad-trace oscilloscope
• Signal generator VCC
REF

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Quick Setup Guide
Step 1: Ensure that the circuit is correctly connected to FIGURE 1. SWITCH CONFIGURATION
the supply and loads prior to applying any power. Note: Switch must be turned OFF before the next position is chosen.
Step 2: Connect the positive terminal (+) of the Power
Supply to the VIN terminal P1 and the negative
terminal (-) to the GND terminal P2. TABLE 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TEST POINTS
Step 3: Connect the positive terminal (+) of a DMM to the
REF DES TYPE FUNCTION
VIN terminal P1 and the negative terminal (-) to
the GND terminal P2. P1 Post VIN
Step 4: Connect the positive terminal (+) of the electronic P2, P6, P8 Post GND
load to the VOUT5 terminal P7. Connect the
P3 Test Point LDO3
negative terminal (-) of the electronic load to the
GND terminal P8. Make sure the electronic load is P4, P10 Test Point GND
set to the 0A condition. P5 Post OUT3
Step 5: Connect the positive terminal (+) of a DMM to the
P7 Post OUT5
VOUT5 terminal P7 and the negative terminal (-)
to the GND terminal P8. P9 Test Point LDO5
Step 6: Connect the positive terminal (+) of the electronic P11 Test Point EN3
load to the VOUT5 terminal P7. Connect the
P12 Test Point EN5
negative terminal (-) of the electronic load to the
GND terminal P8. Make sure the electronic load is P14 Test Point FET3
set to the 0A condition. P15 Test Point SKIP#
Step 7: Connect the positive terminal (+) of a DMM to the
P16 Test Point PGOOD
VOUT5 terminal P7 and the negative terminal (-)
to the GND terminal P8. P17 Test Point SHDN#
Step 8: Check to ensure all jumpers and switches are in P18 Test Point REF
their default positions prior to application of power
P19 Scope Probe PHASE3
(refer to Table 1).
P20 Scope Probe LDO3
Step 9: Set all power supplies to the “ON” position. Check
all DMM displays for correct voltage levels. Adjust P21 Scope Probe PHASE5
if necessary.
P22 Scope Probe OUT3
At this point the board has been properly powered up.
P23 Scope Probe OUT5
Normal testing can begin.
NOTE: If you need technical or other assistance with the ISL88734,
ISL88735 Evaluation Board, call 1-888-INTERSIL (468-3774).

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EVAL Board Schematic
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TABLE 3. BILL OF MATERIALS

REFERENCE QTY VALUE TOL. VOLTAGE PACKAGE PART NUMBER MFR. DESCRIPTION

C1, C7, C8 3 1µF 10% 25V SM0805 H1046-00105-25V10 GENERIC Multilayer Capacitor

C11, C12 2 4.7µF 10% 10V SM0805 H1046-00475-25V10 GENERIC Multilayer Capacitor

C14, C16 2 10µF 10% 25V SMD1812 TMK432BJ106KM Taiyo-Yuden X5R Capacitor

C2, C3, C15, C17 4 OPEN 5% 50V SM0805 H1046-00102-50V5 GENERIC Multilayer Capacitor

C27, C28 2 OPEN 20% 10V SMD1210 C3225X5R1A226M TDK C Series Cap
(EIA:CC1210)

C29, C30 2 330µF 20% 6.3V EIA_CASE_D 6TPD330M Sanyo POSCAP

C4 1 0.22µF 10% 16V SM0805 H1046-00224-16V10 GENERIC Multilayer Capacitor

C6, C9, C10, 7 0.1µF 10% 50V SM0805 H1046-00104-50V10 GENERIC Multilayer Capacitor
C23-26

D2, D3 2 OPEN - 30V SOT323 BAT54WT1 On-Semi 30V Schottky Diode

D1, D4-D6 4 OPEN 3A 40V SMA B340LA Diodes-Inc 3A Low VF Schottky

Diode

L1, L2 2 4.7µH 20% 8mΩ 12_5X12_5 SD1003 Falco Shielded SMD Inductor

Q1, Q3 2 - 8.3A 30V SOIC8 IRF7807V IR 30V 8.3A N-MOSFET

Q2, Q4 2 - 10A 30V SOIC8 IRF7811AV IR 30V 10.8A N-MOSFET

R1, R2, R3, R7, 15 0 1% 150V SM0805 H2512-00R00-1/10W GENERIC Thick Film Chip Resistor
R8, R10, R12, R17,
R18, R20-R22,
R29-R31

R25, R26 2 OPEN 1% 150V 1206 H2513-OPEN-OPEN GENERIC Thick Film Chip Resistor
R4, R15, R16 3 200kΩ 1% 150V SM0805 H2512-02003-1/10W1 GENERIC Thick Film Chip Resistor

R6, R9, R11, R13, 10 OPEN 1% 150V SM0805 H2512-OPEN-OPEN GENERIC Thick Film Chip Resistor
R14, R19, R20,
R24, R27, R28

SW1-SW4 4 - - - DIP06 DIP06-SW03 Grayhill Dip Switch SPST

U1 1 - - - SSOP28_635 ISL88734IAZ Intersil High Efficiency Quad

or Output Rectifier
ISL88735IA Controller

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Eval Board Layout

FIGURE 2. TOP COMPONENT FIGURE 3. TOP ETCH

3rd Etch
2nd Etch

FIGURE 4. 2ND ETCH FIGURE 5. 3RD ETCH

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Eval Board Layout (Continued)

FIGURE 6. BOTTOM COMPONENT (MIRROR) FIGURE 7. BOTTOM ETCH (MIRROR)

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