AS1332 austriamicrosystems AG, AS1332 Datasheet - Page 16

• Manufacturer Part Number: AS1332
• Description: 650mA Step-Down DC-DC Converter
• Manufacturer: austriamicrosystems AG

AS1332
Datasheet - A p p l i c a t i o n I n f o r m a t i o n
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Layout Considerations
The AS1332 converts higher input voltage to lower output voltage with high efficiency. This is achieved with an inductor
based switching topology. During the first half of the switching cycle, the internal PMOS switch turns on, the input
voltage is applied to the inductor, and the current flows from PVDD line to the output capacitor (C2) through the
inductor. During the second half cycle, the PMOS turns off and the internal NMOS turns on. The inductor current
continues to flow via the inductor from the device PGND line to the output capacitor (C2). Referring to
Figure
32, the
AS1332 has two major current loops where pulse and ripple current flow. The loop shown in the left hand side is most
important, because pulse current shown in
Figure 32
flows in this path. The right hand side is next. The current
waveform in this path is triangular, as shown in
Figure
32. Pulse current has many high-frequency components due to
fast di/dt. Triangular ripple current also has wide high-frequency components. Board layout and circuit pattern design
of these two loops are the key factors for reducing noise radiation and stable operation. Other lines, such as from
battery to C1(+) and C2(+) to load, are almost DC current, so it is not necessary to take so much care. Only pattern
width (current capability) and DCR drop considerations are needed.
Figure 32. Current Loop
V
IN
i
fOSC = 2MHz
2.7V to 5.5V
i
+
VDD
C1
PVIN
L1
-
10 µF
3.3 µH
V
OUT
SW
EN
V
= 2.5 x V
OUT
CON
FB
C2
+
4.7 µF
-
VCON
AGND
PGND
V
CON
0.52V to 1.27V
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