High Efficiency 1.2MHz 2A Step Up Converter 85T
High Efficiency 1.2MHz 2A Step Up Converter 85T
High Efficiency 1.2MHz 2A Step Up Converter 85T
High Efficiency 1.2MHz 2A Step Up Converter 85T
 
 
 
 
FEATURES 
• Integrated 80mΩ Power MOSFET 
• 2V to 24V Input Voltage 
• 1.2MHz Fixed Switching Frequency 
• Internal 4A Switch Current Limit 
• Adjustable Output Voltage 
• Internal Compensation 
• Up to 28V Output Voltage 
• Automatic Pulse Frequency Modulation 
  Mode at Light Loads 
• up to 96% Efficiency 
• Available in a 6-Pin SOT23-6 Package 
 
APPLICATIONS 
• Battery-Powered Equipment 
• Set-Top Boxed 
• LCD Bais Supply 
• DSL and Cable Modems and Routers 
• Networking cards powered from PCI 
  or PCI express slots 
 
 
 
 
TYPICAL APPLICATION 
 
includes  under-voltage 
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
 
 
 
The SX1308 is a constant frequency, 6-pin SOT23 
current  mode  step-up  converter  intended  for  small, 
low  power  applications.  The  SX1308  switches  at 
1.2MHz  and  allows  the  use  of  tiny,  low  cost 
capacitors  and  inductors  2mm  or  less  in  height. 
Internal soft-start results in small inrush current and 
extends battery life. 
The  SX1308  features  automatic  shifting  to  pulse 
frequency  modulation  mode  at  light  loads.  The 
SX1308 
lockout,  current 
limiting, and thermal overload protection to prevent 
damage  in  the  event  of  an  output  overload.  The 
SX1308  is  available  in  a  small  6-pin  SOT-23 
package. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                               
SX1308
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Efficiency 
 
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              Figure 1. Basic Application Circuit 
                                                                         
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SX1308
 
 
   
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS 
IN, EN voltages ………..….…… -0.3V to 26V       
Operating Temperature….... -40°C to +85°C 
FB Voltages ................................-0.3V to 6V 
Junction Temperature ………………...160°C 
 
PACKAGE/ORDER INFORMATION 
SW Voltage ……………………..-0.3V to 30V 
Storage Temperature Range -65°C to 150°C 
Peak SW Sink and Source Current ………4A     
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10s) ...+300°C 
SW
GND
FB
1
2
3
6
5
4
NC
IN
EN
 
PIN DESCRIPTION       
SOT23-6 
SOT23-5
(MT3540)
(SX1308) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PIN 
NAME 
FUNCTION 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
SW 
GND 
Power Switch Output. SW is the drain of the internal MOSFET switch. Connect the 
power inductor and output rectifier to SW. SW can swing between GND and 28V.   
Ground Pin 
FB 
EN 
IN 
NC 
Feedback Input. The FB voltage is 0.6V. Connect a resistor divider to FB. 
Regulator On/Off Control Input. A high input at EN turns on the converter, and a 
low input turns it off. When not used, connect EN to the input supply for automatic 
startup. 
Input Supply Pin. Must be locally bypassed. 
 
NC 
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SX1308
MAX 
24 
1.98 
 
1 
200 
2.2 
 
 
 
0.4 
0.612 
 
150 
 
1 
 
unit 
V 
V 
mV 
µA 
µA 
mA 
MHz 
% 
V 
V 
V 
nA 
mΩ 
A 
μA 
℃ 
MIN 
2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
90 
1.5 
 
0.588 
-50 
 
 
 
 
TYP 
   
 
100 
0.1 
100 
1.6 
1.2 
 
 
 
0.6 
-10 
80 
4 
 
155 
VEN= 0V   
VFB=0.7V,No switch 
VFB=0.5V,switch 
 
VFB = 0V 
 
 
 
VFB = 0.6V 
 
VIN= 5V, Duty cycle=50% 
VSW = 20V 
 
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS  
 
(VIN=VEN=5V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.) 
Conditions 
Parameter 
 
Operating Input Voltage 
Under Voltage Lockout 
 
Under Voltage Lockout Hysteresis   
Current (Shutdown) 
Quiescent Current (PFM) 
Quiescent Current (PWM) 
Switching Frequency 
Maximum Duty Cycle 
EN Input High Voltage 
EN Input Low Voltage 
FB Voltage 
FB Input Bias Current 
SW On Resistance (1) 
SW Current Limit (1) 
SW Leakage   
Thermal Shutdown   
 
Note: 
1) Guaranteed by design, not tested. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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to 
regulator  architecture 
 
OPERATION 
 
The  SX1308  uses  a  fixed  frequency,  peak  current 
mode  boost 
regulate 
voltage  at  the  feedback  pin.  The  operation  of  the 
SX1308 can be understood by referring to the block 
diagram  of  Figure  3. At  the  start  of each  oscillator 
cycle the MOSFET is turned on through the control 
circuitry.  To  prevent  sub-harmonic  oscillations  at 
duty  cycles  greater  than  50  percent,  a  stabilizing 
ramp  is  added  to  the  output  of  the  current  sense 
amplifier and the result is fed into the negative input 
of the PWM comparator. When this voltage equals   
 
 
 
 
SX1308
 
 
 
The output voltage of the error amplifier the power 
MOSFET is turned off. The voltage at the output of 
the  error  amplifier  is  an  amplified  version  of  the 
difference  between  the  0.6V  bandgap  reference 
voltage  and  the  feedback  voltage.  In  this  way  the 
peak current level keeps the output in regulation. If 
the feedback voltage starts to drop, the output of the 
error  amplifier  increases.  These  results  in  more 
current  to  flow  through  the  power  MOSFET,  thus 
increasing  the  power  delivered  to  the  output.  The 
SX1308 has internal soft start to limit the amount of 
input current at startup and to also limit the amount 
of overshoot on the output. 
Figure 3. Functional Block Diagram 
 
 
 
 
 
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TYPICAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
SX1308
 
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                        Efficiency Curve 
 
 
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SX1308
 
APPLICATION INFORMATION 
 
 
Setting the Output Voltage 
The  internal  reference  VREF  is  0.6V  (Typical).The 
output voltage is divided by a resistor divider,R1 and 
R2 to the FB pin. The output voltage is given by 
 
 
 
Layout Consideration 
For best performance of the SX1308, the following 
guidelines must be strictly followed. 
 
V
OUT
=
V
REF
1(
+×
 
)
R
1
R
2
Inductor Selection 
The  recommended  values  of  inductor  are  4.7  to 
22μH. Small size and better efficiency are the major 
concerns for portable device, such as SX1308 used 
for mobile phone. The inductor should have low core 
loss at 1.2MHz and low DCR for better efficiency. To 
avoid  inductor  saturation  current  rating  should  be 
considered. 
 
Capacitor Selection 
Input  and  output  ceramic  capacitors  of  22μF  are 
recommended  for  SX1308  applications.  For  better 
voltage  filtering,  ceramic  capacitors  with  low  ESR 
are recommended. X5R and X7R types are suitable 
because  of  their  wider  voltage  and  temperature 
ranges. 
 
Diode Selection 
Schottky  diode 
for  SX1308 
because  of  its  low  forward  voltage  drop  and  fast 
reverses  recovery.  Using  Schottky  diode  can  get 
better efficiency. The high speed rectification is also 
a  good  characteristic  of  Schottky  diode  for  high 
switching frequency. Current rating of the diode must 
meet the root mean square of the peak current and 
output average current multiplication as following : 
is  a  good  choice 
I
D
(
RMS
≈)
I
OUT
×
I
PEAK
 
The diode’ s reverse breakdown voltage should be 
larger than the output voltage.   
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Input  and  Output  capacitors  should  be  placed 
close to the IC and connected to ground plane 
to reduce noise coupling. 
  The  GND  should  be  connected  to  a  strong 
for  heat  sinking  and  noise 
ground  plane 
protection. 
short and wide. 
  Keep  the  main  current  traces  as  possible  as 
  SW  node  of  DC-DC  converter  is  with  high 
frequency voltage swing. It should be kept at a 
small area. 
  Place  the  feedback  components  as  close  as 
possible  to  the  IC  and  keep  away  from  the 
noisy devices. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION 
TOP VIEW                                              RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN 
FRONT VIEW                                                                      SIDE VIEW 
 
 
SX1308
 
 
DETAIL “A” 
 
 
                                                    Figure 4. TSOT23-6/SOT23-6 Physical Dimensions 
 
NOTE: 
1)ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS. 
2) PACKAGE LENGTH DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH,PROTRUSION OR GATE BURR. 
3) PACKAGE WIDTH DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSION. 
4) LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0.10 MILLIMETERS MAX. 
5) DRAWING CONFORMS TO JEDEC MO-193, VARIATION AB. 
6) DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE. 
7) PIN 1 IS LOWER LEFT PIN WHEN READING TOP MARK FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, (SEE EXAMPLE TOP MARK) 
 
 
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