MIC2172 MICREL [Micrel Semiconductor], MIC2172 Datasheet - Page 11

• Manufacturer Part Number: MIC2172
• Description: 100kHz 1.25A Switching Regulators Preliminary Information
• Manufacturer: MICREL [Micrel Semiconductor]

MIC2172/3172
Then:
The junction temperature for any semiconductor is calculated
using the following:
Where:
For the practical example:
Then:
This junction temperature is below the rated maximum of
150 C.
Grounding
Refer to figure 10. Heavy lines indicate high current paths.
A single point ground is strongly recommended for proper
operation.
The signal ground, compensation network ground, and feed-
back network connections are sensitive to minor voltage
variations. The input and output capacitor grounds and
power ground conductors will exhibit voltage drop when
carrying large currents. Keep the sensitive circuit ground
traces separate from the power ground traces. Small voltage
variations applied to the sensitive circuits can prevent the
MIC2172/3172 or any switching regulator from functioning
properly.
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P
P
P
P
T
T
T
P
T
T
T
V
JA
JA
J
J
A
A
J
J
SW
(SW)
(total)
(total)
(total)
IN
= T
= junction temperature
= 70 + 0.30
= 109 C
= ambient temperature (maximum)
= 70 C
= junction to ambient thermal resistance
= 130 C/W (for plastic DIP)
= (0.625)
Figure 10. Single Point Ground
= 0.234W
A
= 0.068 + 0.234
= 0.302W
= total power dissipation
* MIC3172 only
+ P
(total) JA
EN
P1 P2 S
MIC2172/3172
GND
2
*
130
1
V
IN
0.6
V
V
C
FB
SW
Single point ground
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Applications and Design Hints
Access to both the collector and emitter(s) of the NPN power
switch makes the MIC2172/3172 extremely versatile and
suitable for use in most PWM power supply topologies.
Boost Conversion
Refer to figure 11 for a typical boost conversion application
where a +5V logic supply is available but +12V at 0.14A is
required.
The first step in designing a boost converter is determining
whether inductor L1 will cause the converter to operate in
either continuous or discontinuous mode. Discontinuous
mode is preferred because the feedback control of the
converter is simpler.
When L1 discharges its current completely during the
MIC2172/3172’s off-time, it is operating in discontinuous
mode.
L1 is operating in continuous mode if it does not discharge
completely before the MIC2172/3172 power switch is turned
on again.
Discontinuous Mode Design
Given the maximum output current, solve equation (1) to
determine whether the device can operate in discontinuous
mode without initiating the internal device current limit.
(1)
(1a)
Where:
I
I
V
I
CL
OUT
OUT
N/C
IN
R3
= duty cycle
1k
* Locate near MIC2172 when supply leads > 2 "
=
Figure 11. 5V to 12V Boost Converter
(4.75V min.)
= internal switch current limit
= minimum input voltage
V
= maximum output current
+5V
I
I
(Refer to Electrical Characteristics.)
OUT
C3
1µF
CL
CL
COMP
SYNC
V
= 1.25A when < 50%
= 0.833 (2 – ) when
OUT
P1 P2
I
+ V
MIC2172
CL
2
GND
V
V
+ V
OUT
F
IN
– V
V
S
F
IN
V
FB
SW
27µH
IN
L1
1N5822
D1
C1*
22µF
C2
470µF
50%
+12V, 0.14A
R1
10.7k
1%
R2
1.24k
1%
V
OUT
Micrel
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