ISL6237: High-Efficiency, Quad-Output, Main Power Supply Controllers for Notebook Computers

The ISL6237 dual step-down, switch-mode power-supply (SMPS) controller generates logic-supply voltages in battery-powered systems. The ISL6237 includes two pulse-width modulation (PWM) controllers, 5V/3.3V and 1.5V/1.05V. The output of SMPS1 can also be adjusted from 0.7V to 5.5V. The SMPS2 output can be adjusted from 0.5V to 2.5V by setting REFIN2 voltage. This device features a linear regulator providing 3.3V/5V, or adjustable from 0.7V to 4.5V output via LDOREFIN. The linear regulator provides up to 100mA output current with automatic linear-regulator bootstrapping to the BYP input. When in switchover, the LDO output can source up to 200mA. The ISL6237 includes on-board power-up sequencing, power-good (POK_) outputs, digital soft-start, and internal soft-stop output discharge that prevents negative voltages on shutdown.

Constant on-time PWM control scheme operates without sense resistors and provides 100ns response to load transients while maintaining a relatively constant switching frequency. The unique ultrasonic pulse-skipping mode maintains the switching frequency above 25kHz, which eliminates noise in audio applications. Other features include pulse skipping, which maximizes efficiency in light-load applications, and fixed-frequency PWM mode, which reduces RF interference in sensitive applications.

Key Features
  • Wide Input Voltage Range 5.5V to 25V
  • Dual Fixed 1.05V/3.3V and 1.5V/5.0V Outputs or Adjustable 0.7V to 5.5V (SMPS1) and 0.5V to 2.5V (SMPS2), ±1.5% Accuracy
  • 1.7ms Digital Soft-Start and Independent Shutdown
  • Fixed 3.3V/5.0V, or Adjustable Output 0.7V to 4.5V, ±1.5% (LDO): 200mA
  • 2.0V Reference Voltage
  • Constant ON-TIME Control with 100ns Load-Step Response
  • Selectable Switching Frequency
  • rDS(ON) Current Sensing
  • Programmable Current Limit with Foldback Capability
  • Selectable PWM, Skip or Ultrasonic Mode
  • BOOT Voltage Monitor with Automatic Refresh
  • Independent POK1 and POK2 Comparators
  • Soft-Start with Pre-Biased Output and Soft-Stop
  • Independent ENABLE
  • High Efficiency - Up to 97%
  • Very High Light Load Efficiency (Skip Mode)
  • 5mW Quiescent Power Dissipation
  • Thermal Shutdown
  • Extremely Low Components Count
  • Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
  • Notebook and Sub-Notebook Computers
  • PDAs and Mobile Communication Devices
  • 3-Cell and 4-Cell Li+ Battery-Powered Devices
  • DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3 Power Supplies
  • Graphic Cards
  • Game Consoles
  • Telecommunication
Typical Diagram
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL6237 DatasheetPDF13 Jul 20152.8 MB
User Guides
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL6237EVAL1Z User GuidePDF13 Nov 2014277 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
ISL6237IRZ32 Ld QFN0.07323260RoHS
ISL6237IRZ-T32 Ld QFN T+R0.07323260RoHS
ISL6237EVAL1N/A
ISL6237EVAL1ZN/ARoHS
ISL6237 Datasheet 13 Jul 2015
32 Ld QFN T+R ISL8112
ISL6237
ISL6237EVAL1Z User Guide 13 Nov 2014
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power Solution 30 Jan 2017
How Green is Your Cloud? 05 May 2015