ISL6442: 2.5MHz Dual, 180° Out-of-Phase, Step-Down PWM and Single Linear Controller

The ISL6442 is a high-performance, triple output controller that provides a single high-frequency power solution primarily for Broadband, DSL and Networking applications. This device integrates complete control, monitoring and protection functions for two synchronous buck PWM controllers and one linear controller. Input voltage ripple and total RMS input current is substantially reduced by synchronized 180° out-of-phase operation of the two PWMs.

The two PWM buck converters provide simple voltage mode control. The output voltage of the converters can be precisely regulated to as low as 0.6V, with a maximum tolerance of ±1.5% over temperature and line variations. Programmable switching frequency up to 2.5MHz provides fast transient response and small external components. The linear controller provides a low-current output.

The ISL6442 has voltage-tracking capability. Each controller has soft-start and independent enable functions combined on a single pin. A capacitor from SS/EN to ground sets the soft-start time; pulling SS/EN pin below 1V disables the controller. Both outputs can soft-start into a pre-biased load.

The ISL6442 incorporates robust protection features. An adjustable overcurrent protection circuit monitors the output current by sensing the voltage drop across the upper MOSFET rDS(ON). Hiccup mode overcurrent operation protects the DC/DC converters from damage under over load and short circuit conditions. A PGOOD signal is issued when soft-start is complete and PWM outputs are within 10% of their regulated values and the linear regulator output is higher than 75% of its nominal value. Thermal shut-down circuitry turns the device off if the IC temperature exceeds +150°C.

Key Features
  • 4.5V to 5.5V or 5.5V to 24V Input Voltage Range
  • ±1.5% PWM Switcher Reference Accuracy Over Line and Temperature
  • Three Programmable Power Output Voltages
    • Two PWM Controllers with Out-of-Phase Operation
    • Voltage-Mode PWM Control
    • One Linear Controller
  • Programmable Switching Frequency from 300kHz to 2.5MHz
  • Fast Transient Response
    • High-Bandwidth Error Amplifier
  • Extensive Circuit Protection Functions
    • Overvoltage, Undervoltage, and Overtemperature
    • Programmable Overcurrent Limit with Hiccup Mode Operation
    • Lossless Current Sensing (No Sense Resistor Needed)
  • Externally Adjustable Soft-Start Time
    • Independent Enable Control
    • Voltage Tracking Capability
    • Able to Soft-Start into a Pre-Biased Load
  • PGOOD Output with Delay
  • 24 Ld QSOP
  • Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
  • Complete 1 Chip Solution for DSL Modems/Routers
  • DSP, ASIC, and FPGA Point of Load Regulation
  • ADSL, Broadband and Networking Applications
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN1243: Getting Started with iSim and iSim:PEPDF28 Aug 2015228 KB
AN1652: iSim:PE Users GuidePDF13 Nov 20141.45 MB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL6442 DatasheetPDF17 Nov 2014304 KB
User Guides
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ISL6442EVAL1Z User GuidePDF13 Nov 2014942 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
ISL6442IA24 Ld QSOP0.135242240
ISL6442IA-TK24 Ld QSOP T+R0.135242240
ISL6442IAZ24 Ld QSOP0.135242260RoHS
ISL6442IAZ-TK24 Ld QSOP T+R0.135242260RoHS
ISL6442IAZ-TKS269424 Ld QSOP T+R0.135242260RoHS
ISL6442IAZS269424 Ld QSOP0.135242260RoHS
ISL6442EVAL1ZN/ARoHS
ISL6442EVAL1N/A
ISL6442 Datasheet 17 Nov 2014
24 Ld QSOP T+R ISL6446A
ISL6442
AN1243: Getting Started with iSim and iSim:PE 28 Aug 2015
AN1652: iSim:PE Users Guide 13 Nov 2014
ISL6442EVAL1Z 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