HIP6018B: Advanced PWM and Dual Linear Power Control

The HIP6018B provides the power control and protection for three output voltages in high-performance microprocessor and computer applications. The IC integrates a PWM controllers, a linear regulator and a linear controller as well as the monitoring and protection functions into a single package. The PWM controller regulates the microprocessor core voltage with a synchronous-rectified buck converter. The linear controller regulates power for the GTL bus and the linear regulator provides power for the clock driver circuit.

The HIP6018B includes an Intel-compatible, TTL 5-input digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that adjusts the core PWM output voltage from 2.1VDC to 3.5VDC in 0.1V increments and from 1.3VDC to 2.05VDC in 0.05V steps. The precision reference and voltage-mode control provide ±1% static regulation. The linear regulator uses an internal pass device to provide 2.5V ±2.5%. The linear controller drives an external N-channel MOSFET to provide 1.5V ±2.5%.

The HIP6018B monitors all the output voltages. A single Power Good signal is issued when the core is within ±10% of the DAC setting and the other levels are above their under- voltage levels. Additional built-in over-voltage protection for the core output uses the lower MOSFET to prevent output voltages above 115% of the DAC setting. The PWM over-current function monitors the output current by using the voltage drop across the upper MOSFET's rDS(ON), eliminating the need for a current sensing resistor.

Key Features
  • Provides 3 Regulated Voltages
    • Microprocessor Core, Clock and GTL Power
  • Drives N-Channel MOSFETs
  • Operates from +3.3V, +5V and +12V Inputs
  • Simple Single-Loop PWM Control Design
    • Voltage-Mode Control
  • Fast Transient Response
    • High-Bandwidth Error Amplifier
    • Full 0% to 100% Duty Ratios
  • Excellent Output Voltage Regulation
    • Core PWM Output: ±1% Over Temperature
    • Other Outputs: ±2.5% Over Temperature
  • TTL-compatible 5-Bit Digital-to-Analog Core Output Voltage Selection
    • Wide Range 1.8VDC to 3.5VDC
    • 0.1V Steps 2.1VDC to 3.5VDC
    • 0.05V Steps 1.8VDC to 2.05VDC
  • Power-Good Output Voltage Monitor
  • Microprocessor Core Voltage Protection Against Shorted MOSFET
  • Over-Voltage and Over-Current Fault Monitors
    • Does Not Require Extra Current Sensing Element, Uses MOSFET's rDS(ON)
  • Small Converter Size
    • Constant Frequency Operation
    • 200kHz Free-Running Oscillator; Programmable from 50kHz to over 1MHz
  • Pb-Free Available (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
  • Full Motherboard Power Regulation for Computers
  • Low-Voltage Distributed Power Supplies
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN9805: Desktop Microprocessor Computer Power Systems Using the HIP6018 Controller (HIP6018EVAL1)PDF13 Nov 2014453 KB
Datasheets
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HIP6018B DatasheetPDF22 Jul 2015414 KB
HIP6018 DatasheetPDF14 Nov 2014309 KB
Tech Briefs
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TB369: Evaluating the HIP6016 PWM Controller Using a HIP6018 EVAL1 BoardPDF13 Jan 2015152 KB
White Papers
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power SolutionPDF30 Jan 2017502 KB
How Green is Your Cloud?PDF05 May 2015275 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
HIP6018BCB24 Ld SOIC0.64243240
HIP6018BCB-T24 Ld SOIC T+R0.64243240
HIP6018BCBZ24 Ld SOIC0.64243260RoHS
HIP6018BCBZ-T24 Ld SOIC T+R0.64243260RoHS
HIP6018BCBZA24 Ld SOIC0.64243260RoHS
HIP6018BCBZA-T24 Ld SOIC T+R0.64243260RoHS
HIP6018BEVAL1N/A
HIP6018B Datasheet 22 Jul 2015
HIP6018 Datasheet 14 Nov 2014
24 Ld SOIC T+R HIP6018B
HIP6018B
AN9805: Desktop Microprocessor Computer Power Systems Using the HIP6018 Controller (HIP6018EVAL1) 13 Nov 2014
TB369: Evaluating the HIP6016 PWM Controller Using a HIP6018 EVAL1 Board 13 Jan 2015
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power Solution 30 Jan 2017
How Green is Your Cloud? 05 May 2015