SC173MLTRT Semtech, SC173MLTRT Datasheet - Page 20

• Manufacturer Part Number: SC173MLTRT
• Description: IC BUCK SYNC ADJ 3A MLPD-10
• Manufacturer: Semtech
• Series: EcoSpeed™r
• Type: Step-Down (Buck)r

Specifications of SC173MLTRT

• Internal Switch(s): Yes
• Synchronous Rectifier: Yes
• Number Of Outputs: 1
• Voltage - Output: 0.75 ~ 5.23 V
• Current - Output: 3A
• Frequency - Switching: 200kHz ~ 1MHz
• Voltage - Input: 3 ~ 5.5 V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Package / Case: 10-MLPD
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Power - Output: -
• Other names: SC173MLTR

Layout Guideline
Since the SC173 has integrated switches, special consid-
eration should be given to board layout. Let us use the
schematic shown above as an example. The board level
layout is illustrated in the following four layers.
As shown on the top layer layout, U1 is the switching
regulator SC173. C1 and C11 serve as the decoupling ca-
pacitor for the buck converter power train. C11, with a
value between 1nF and 10nF, is the high frequency fil-
tering capacitor. It is recommended to put C1 and C11
as close as possible to the SC173 to get the best decou-
pling performance, with C11 closest. L1 is the output
filtering inductor. C2, C3 and C4 are the output filtering
capacitors. C5 is the boostrap capacitor. Pin 10 (VDD) is
the input bias power for the internal circuits. It is recom-
mended to get the power from VIN through an RC filter-
ing network consisted of R1, C6 and C10. The value of R1
can be between 3.01W and 10W and the capacitance of
C10 should be above 1mF. C6, with a value of 1nF, is the
high frequency filtering capacitor. The locations of C6
and C10 should be as close as possible to pins 9 and 10,
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V
V
V
O
O
IN
-
IN
+
-
+
C4
C3
0
C11
C2
C7
C1
0
R4
R3
L1
Schematic for layout illustration
R6
0
C9
C5
with C6 closest, to get the best possible filtering result.
R2 is the on-time programming resistor. R2 should be
located as close as possible to pin 8 and it should return
to analog ground. The EN/PSV pin is a tri-state pin. Pull
EN/PSV high to enable the part with power save mode
enabled. Connect EN/PSV to AGND to disable the switch-
ing regulator. Leave EN/PSV floating to enable the IC in
forced continuous conduction mode.
Since there are two integrated MOSFETs inside the SC173
that will dissipate a lot of power, to help spread the heat
out of the IC more efficiently, there is a thermal pad un-
derneath the SC173 serving as a heat sink. To enlarge the
heat sinking area, a large copper plane under the thermal
pad as shown on the top layer is recommended.
On inner layer 2, a large analog ground plane (AGND) on
the right hand side is connected to the thermal pad un-
derneath the SC173 using vias. Thus the heat generated
inside the SC173 can be spread through the vias to the
inner layers to expand the heat sinking area.
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R7
2
3
4
5
1
1
5
2
3
4
C8
SC173
BST
VIN
LX
PGND
PGOOD
U1
EN/PSV
AGND
VDD
TON
FB
R1
10
9
7
6
0
10
9
8
7
6
C10
C6
R2
SC173
EN/PSV
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