IRDC3831W
TM
SupIRBuck
USER GUIDE FOR IR3831W EVALUATION BOARD
DESCRIPTION
An output over-current protection function is
The IR3831W is a synchronous buck
implemented by sensing the voltage developed
converter, providing a compact, high
across the on-resistance of the synchronous
performance and flexible solution in a small
rectifier MOSFET for optimum cost and
5mmx6mm Power QFN package.
performance.
Key features offered by the IR3831W
This user guide contains the schematic and bill
include programmable soft-start ramp,
of materials for the IR3831W evaluation board.
Power Good, thermal protection,
The guide describes operation and use of the
programmable switching frequency, tracking
evaluation board itself. Detailed application
input, enable input, input under-voltage
information for IR3831W is available in the
lockout for proper start-up, and pre-bias
IR3831W data sheet.
start-up.
BOARD FEATURES
V = +12V (13.2V Max)
in
V = +5V (5.5V Max)
cc
V = +0.75V @ 0- 8A
out
F = 400kHz
s
L = 0.6uH
C = 3x10uF (ceramic 1206) + 330uF (electrolytic)
in
C = 8x22uF (ceramic 0805)
out
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CONNECTIONS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A well regulated +12V input supply should be connected to VIN+ and VIN-. A maximum 8A load should be
connected to VOUT+ and VOUT-. The connection diagram is shown in Fig. 1 and inputs and outputs of the
board are listed in Table I.
IR3831W has two input supplies, one for biasing (Vcc) and the other as input voltage (Vin). Separate
supplies should be applied to these inputs. Vcc input should be a well regulated 4.5V-5.5V supply and it
would be connected to Vcc+ and Vcc-.
If single 12V application is required, connect R7 ( zero Ohm resistor) which enables the on board bias
regulator (see schematic). In this case there is no need of external Vcc supply.
The output tracks VDDQ input. The value of R14 and R28 can be selected to provide the desired ratio
between the output voltage and the tracking input. For proper operation of IR3831W, the voltage at Vp pin
should not exceed Vcc.
Table I. Connections
Connection Signal Name
VIN+ V (+12V)
in
VIN- Ground of V
in
Vcc+ Vcc input
Vcc- Ground for Vcc input
VOUT- Ground of V
out
VOUT+ V (+0.75V)
out
Enable Enable
V Tracking Input
DDQ
PGood Power Good Signal
LAYOUT
The PCB is a 4-layer board. All of layers are 2 Oz. copper. The IR3831W SupIRBuck and all of the
passive components are mounted on the top side of the board.
Power supply decoupling capacitors, the Bootstrap capacitor and feedback components are located
close to IR3831W. The feedback resistors are connected to the output voltage at the point of regulation
and are located close to the SupIRBuck. To improve efficiency, the circuit board is designed to
minimize the length of the on-board power ground current path.
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