ISL6520: Single Synchronous Buck Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) Controller

The ISL6520 makes simple work out of implementing a complete control and protection scheme for a DC-DC stepdown converter. Designed to drive N-channel MOSFETs in a synchronous buck topology, the ISL6520 integrates the control, output adjustment, monitoring and protection functions into a single 8-pin package.

The ISL6520 provides simple, single feedback loop, voltagemode control with fast transient response. The output voltage can be precisely regulated to as low as 0.8V, with a maximum tolerance of ±1.5% over temperature and line voltage variations. A fixed frequency oscillator reduces design complexity, while balancing typical application cost and efficiency.

The error amplifier features a 15MHz gain-bandwidth product and 8V/µs slew rate which enables high converter bandwidth for fast transient performance. The resulting PWM duty cycles range from 0% to 100%.

Protection from over-current conditions is provided by monitoring the rDS(ON) of the upper MOSFET to inhibit PWM operation appropriately. This approach simplifies the implementation and improves efficiency by eliminating the need for a current sense resistor.

Key Features
  • Operates from +5V Input
  • 0.8V to VIN Output Range
    • 0.8V Internal Reference
    • ±1.5% Over Line Voltage and Temperature
  • Drives N-Channel MOSFETs
  • Simple Single-Loop Control Design
    • Voltage-Mode PWM Control
  • Fast Transient Response
    • High-Bandwidth Error Amplifier
    • Full 0% to 100% Duty Cycle
  • Lossless, Programmable Over-Current Protection
    • Uses Upper MOSFET's rDS(on)
  • Small Converter Size
    • 300kHz Fixed Frequency Oscillator
    • Internal Soft Start
    • 8 Ld SOIC or 16Ld 4x4mm QFN
  • QFN Package:
    • Compliant to JEDEC PUB95 MO-220 QFN - Quad Flat No Leads - Package Outline
    • Near Chip Scale Package footprint, which improves PCB efficiency and has a thinner profile
  • Pb-Free Plus Anneal Available (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
  • Power Supplies for Microprocessors
    • PCs
    • Embedded Controllers
  • Subsystem Power Supplies
    • PCI/AGP/GTL+ Buses
    • ACPI Power Control
  • Cable Modems, Set Top Boxes, and DSL Modems
  • DSP and Core Communications Processor Supplies
  • Memory Supplies
  • Personal Computer Peripherals
  • Industrial Power Supplies
  • 5V-Input DC-DC Regulators
  • Low-Voltage Distributed Power Supplies
Typical Diagram
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL6520 DatasheetPDF03 Apr 2007372 KB
Tech Briefs
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
TB417: Designing Stable Compensation Networks for Single Phase Voltage Mode Buck RegulatorsPDF19 Nov 2014206 KB
User Guides
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL6520EVAL1 User GuidePDF13 Nov 2014317 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
ISL6520CB8 Ld SOIC0.07281240
ISL6520CB-T8 Ld SOIC T+R0.07281240
ISL6520CBZ8 Ld SOIC0.07281260RoHS
ISL6520CBZ-T8 Ld SOIC T+R0.07281260RoHS
ISL6520CR16 Ld QFN0.043161240
ISL6520CR-T16 Ld QFN T+R0.043161240
ISL6520CRZ16 Ld QFN0.043163260RoHS
ISL6520CRZ-T16 Ld QFN T+R0.043163260RoHS
ISL6520IB8 Ld SOIC0.07281240
ISL6520IB-T8 Ld SOIC T+R0.07281240
ISL6520IBZ8 Ld SOIC0.07281260RoHS
ISL6520IBZ-T8 Ld SOIC T+R0.07281260RoHS
ISL6520IR16 Ld QFN0.043161240
ISL6520IR-T16 Ld QFN T+R0.043161240
ISL6520IRZ16 Ld QFN0.043163260RoHS
ISL6520IRZ-T16 Ld QFN T+R0.043163260RoHS
ISL6520EVAL1N/A
Datasheet
ISL6520 Datasheet 03 Apr 2007
Other
ISL6520EVAL1 User Guide 13 Nov 2014
ISL6520
16 Ld QFN T+R ISL43145
8 Ld SOIC T+R ISL84514
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power Solution 30 Jan 2017
TB417: Designing Stable Compensation Networks for Single Phase Voltage Mode Buck Regulators 19 Nov 2014