ISL6423B: Highly Integrated Single Output LNB Supply and Control Voltage Regulator with I2C Interface

The ISL6423B is a highly integrated voltage regulator and interface IC, specifically designed for supplying power and control signals from advanced satellite set-top box (STB) modules to the low noise blocks (LNBs) of singe antenna ports. The device consists of a current-mode boost PWM and a low-noise linear regulator along with the circuitry required for 22kHz tone generation, modulation and I2C device interface. The device makes the total LNB supply design simple, efficient and compact with low external component count.

The current-mode boost converters provides the linear regulator with input voltage that is set to the final output voltages, plus typically 0.8V to insure minimum power dissipation across each linear regulator. This maintains constant voltage drop across the linear pass element while permitting adequate voltage range for tone injection.

The final regulated output voltage is available at output terminals to support the operation of an antenna port for single tuners. The outputs for each PWM can be controlled in two ways, full control from I2C using the VTOP and VBOT bits or set the I2C to the lower range i.e., 13V/14V, and switch to higher range i.e., 18V/19V, with the SELVTOP pin. All the functions on this IC are controlled via the I2C bus by writing 8 bits words onto the System Registers (SR). The same register can be read back, and five I2C bits will report the diagnostic status. Separate enable command sent on the I2C bus provides for standby mode control for the PWM and linear combination, disabling the output and forcing a shutdown mode. The output channel is capable of providing 750mA of continuous current. The overcurrent limit can be digitally programmed to four levels.

The External modulation input EXTM can accept a modulated Diseqc command and transfer it symmetrically to the output. Alternatively the EXTM pin can be used to modulate the continuos internal tone.

The FLT pin serves as an interrupt for the processor when any condition turns OFF the LNB controller (Over Temperature, Overcurrent, Disabled). The nature of the Disable can be read of the I2C registers.

Key Features
  • Single Chip Power solution
    • Operation for 1-Tuner/1-Dish Applications
    • Integrated DC/DC Converter and I2C Interface
  • Switch-Mode Power Converter for Lowest Dissipation
    • Boost PWMs with >92% Efficiency
    • Selectable 13.3V or 18.3V Outputs
    • Digital Cable Length Compensation (1V)
    • I2C and Pin Controllable Output
  • Output Back Bias Capability of 28V
  • I2C Compatible Interface for Remote Device Control
  • Registered Slave Address 0001 00XX
  • 2.5V, 3.3V, 5V Logic Compatible
  • External Pin to Toggle Between V and H Polarization
  • Built-In Tone Oscillator Factory Trimmed to 22kHz
    • Facilitates DiSEqC (EUTELSAT) Encoding
    • External Modulation Input
  • Internal Over-Temperature Protection and Diagnostics
  • Internal OV, UV, Overload and Overtemp Flags (Visible on I2C)
  • FLT signal
  • LNB Short-Circuit Protection and Diagnostics
  • QFN, EPTSSOP Packages
  • Pb-Free Available (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
  • LNB Power Supply and Control for Satellite Set-Top Box
Typical Diagram
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL6423B DatasheetPDF23 Dec 2014258 KB
Software
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISLUSBI2CKIT1Z Driver Software v3.1.6EXE07 Oct 20142.64 MB
ISL6405I2C-KIT-EVAL Driver v2.0EXE31 Oct 2014409 KB
User Guides
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL6423BEVAL2Z User GuidePDF13 Nov 2014350 KB
White Papers
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power SolutionPDF30 Jan 2017502 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ISL6423BERZ24 Ld QFN0.044243260RoHS
ISL6423BERZ-T24 Ld QFN T+R0.044243260RoHS
ISL6423BEVEZ28 Ld TSSOP0.107282260RoHS
ISL6423BEVEZ-T28 Ld TSSOP T+R0.107282260RoHS
ISL6423B Datasheet 23 Dec 2014
28 Ld TSSOP ISL6423B
24 Ld QFN T+R ISL28023
ISL6423B
ISLUSBI2CKIT1Z Driver Software v3.1.6 07 Oct 2014
ISL6405I2C-KIT-EVAL Driver v2.0 31 Oct 2014
ISL6423BEVAL2Z User Guide 13 Nov 2014
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power Solution 30 Jan 2017