PS7516 
PS7516 
 Description 
 Description 
The PS7516 is a high efficiency, fixed frequency 
The PS7516 is a high efficiency, fixed frequency 
1MHz, current mode PWM boost DC/DC converter 
1MHz, current mode PWM boost DC/DC converter 
which  could  operate  battery  such  as  input  voltage 
which  could  operate  battery  such  as  input  voltage 
down to 2.5V.    The converter output voltage can be 
down to 2.5V.    The converter output voltage can be 
adjusted  to  a  maximum  of  5.25V  by  an  external 
adjusted  to  a  maximum  of  5.25V  by  an  external 
resistor  divider.    Besides  the  converter  includes  a 
resistor  divider.    Besides  the  converter  includes  a 
0.08Ω  N-channel  MOSFET  switch  and  0.12Ω 
0.08Ω  N-channel  MOSFET  switch  and  0.12Ω 
P-channel  synchronous  rectifier.    So  no  external 
P-channel  synchronous  rectifier.    So  no  external 
Schottky  diode  is  required  and  could  get  better 
Schottky  diode  is  required  and  could  get  better 
efficiency near 93%.   
efficiency near 93%.   
The converter is based on a fixed frequency, current 
The converter is based on a fixed frequency, current 
mode,  pulse-width-modulation  PWM  controller  that 
mode,  pulse-width-modulation  PWM  controller  that 
goes automatically into PSM mode at light load. 
goes automatically into PSM mode at light load. 
When  converter  operation into  discontinuous mode, 
When  converter  operation into  discontinuous mode, 
the 
reduce 
the 
reduce 
interference and radiated electromagnetic energy.     
interference and radiated electromagnetic energy.     
internal  anti-ringing 
internal  anti-ringing 
switch  will 
switch  will 
The PS7516 is available in a space-saving SOT-23-6 
The PS7516 is available in a space-saving SOT-23-6 
package for portable application. 
package for portable application. 
Pin Assignments 
Pin Assignments 
 SOT
 SOT
23- 6
23- 6
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Features 
Features 
Fixed 1MHz Switching Frequency
  High Efficiency up to 93% 
  High Efficiency up to 93% 
  Low RDS(ON) Integrated Power MOSFET 
  Low RDS(ON) Integrated Power MOSFET 
  NMOS 80mΩ / PMOS120mΩ 
  NMOS 80mΩ / PMOS120mΩ 
  Wide Input Voltage Range: 2.5V to 5.5V 
  Wide Input Voltage Range: 2.5V to 5.5V 
  Fixed 1MHz Switching Frequency  
 
 
  Low-Power Mode for Light Load Conditions 
  Low-Power Mode for Light Load Conditions 
  ±2.0% Voltage Reference Accuracy 
  ±2.0% Voltage Reference Accuracy 
  PMOS Current Limit for Short Circuit Protection 
  PMOS Current Limit for Short Circuit Protection 
  Low Quiescent Current 
  Low Quiescent Current 
  Output Ripple under 200mV. (Scope Full 
  Output Ripple under 200mV. (Scope Full 
Bandwidth) 
Bandwidth) 
  Fast Transient Response 
  Fast Transient Response 
  Built-In Soft Start Function 
  Built-In Soft Start Function 
  Over-Temperature Protection with Auto Recovery 
  Over-Temperature Protection with Auto Recovery 
  Output Overvoltage Protection 
  Output Overvoltage Protection 
  Space-Saving SOT-23-6 Package 
  Space-Saving SOT-23-6 Package 
Applications 
Applications 
  Portable Power Bank 
  Portable Power Bank 
  Wireless Equipment 
  Wireless Equipment 
  Handheld Instrument 
  Handheld Instrument 
  GPS Receiver 
  GPS Receiver 
VIN
VIN
OUT EN
OUT EN
6
6
1
1
5
5
2
2
4
4
3
3
LX
LX
GND
GND
FB
FB
 
 
Figure 1. Pin Assignment of PS7516 
Figure 1. Pin Assignment of PS7516 
 
 
Functional Pin Description 
Functional Pin Description 
Pin Name 
Pin Name 
Pin No. 
Pin No. 
Pin Function 
Pin Function 
EN 
EN 
GND 
GND 
LX 
LX 
VIN 
VIN 
OUT 
OUT 
FB 
FB 
4 
4 
2 
2 
1 
1 
6 
6 
5 
5 
3 
3 
 
 
Logic Controlled Shutdown Input. 
Logic Controlled Shutdown Input. 
Ground Pin.   
Ground Pin.   
Power Switching Connection.    Connect LX to the inductor and output rectifier. 
Power Switching Connection.    Connect LX to the inductor and output rectifier. 
Power Supply Input Pin. 
Power Supply Input Pin. 
Output of the Synchronous Rectifier.   
Output of the Synchronous Rectifier.   
Voltage Feedback Input Pin. 
Voltage Feedback Input Pin. 
 
 
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      1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PS7516
PS7516
 
 
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85T
85T
Block Diagram 
Block Diagram 
VIN
VIN
LX
LX
EN
EN
On/Off
On/Off
Control
Control
ANTI-RING
ANTI-RING
PMOS
PMOS
NMOS
NMOS
OUT
OUT
Body-Diode
Body-Diode
Switch
Switch
Isense/Current Limit
Isense/Current Limit
Slope Comp.
Slope Comp.
Anti-Reverse 
Anti-Reverse 
Comparator
Comparator
COMP
COMP
OTP
OTP
        Error
        Error
        Amp
        Amp
Bandgap
Bandgap
 
 
Reference
Reference
FB
FB
PWM
PWM
Control
Control
Logic
Logic
PFM
PFM
Control
Control
OSC
OSC
OVP
OVP
UVLO
UVLO
VIN
VIN
GND
GND
Figure 3. Block Diagram of PS7516 
Figure 3. Block Diagram of PS7516 
85T 
85T 
 
 
 
 
 
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PS7516
PS7516
Typical Application Circuit 
Typical Application Circuit 
VIN
VIN
2.5V to 5.5V
2.5V to 5.5V
C1
C1
10μF
10μF
C2
C2
0.1μF
0.1μF
L1
L1
10μH
10μH
6
6
2
2
4
4
VIN
VIN
LX
LX
PS7516
PS7516
GND
GND
OUT
OUT
EN
EN
FB
FB
1
1
5
5
3
3
C4, C6
 C6
0.1μF
0.1μF
  C5
C , C5
22μF
22μF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Figure 2. Typical Application Circuit 
Figure 2. Typical Application Circuit 
VOUT
VOUT
5V/1A
5V/1A
R1
R1
525K
525K
R2
R2
100K
100K
 
 
85T 
85T 
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) 
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) 
● Supply Voltage VIN --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -0.3V to +6.5V 
● Supply Voltage VIN --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -0.3V to +6.5V 
● LX Voltage VLX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -0.3V to +6.5V   
● LX Voltage VLX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -0.3V to +6.5V   
● All Other Pins Voltage ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -0.3V to +6.5V 
● All Other Pins Voltage ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -0.3V to +6.5V 
● Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ) ---------------------------------------------------------------------  +150°C 
● Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ) ---------------------------------------------------------------------  +150°C 
● Storage Temperature (TS) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  -65°C to +150°C 
● Storage Temperature (TS) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  -65°C to +150°C 
● Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10sec.) -------------------------------------------------------------------  +260°C 
● Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10sec.) -------------------------------------------------------------------  +260°C 
● Package Thermal Resistance (θJA) 
● Package Thermal Resistance (θJA) 
 
 
 
 
SOT-23-6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  +250°C/W 
SOT-23-6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  +250°C/W 
● Package Thermal Resistance (θJC) 
● Package Thermal Resistance (θJC) 
 
 
 
 
SOT-23-6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  +130°C/W 
SOT-23-6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  +130°C/W 
Note 1:Stresses beyond this listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. 
Note 1:Stresses beyond this listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. 
Recommended Operating Conditions 
Recommended Operating Conditions 
● Supply Voltage VIN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  +2.5V to +5.5V 
● Supply Voltage VIN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  +2.5V to +5.5V 
● Output Voltage Range ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  up to +5.25V 
● Output Voltage Range ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  up to +5.25V 
● Operation Temperature Range ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -40°C to +85°C 
● Operation Temperature Range ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -40°C to +85°C 
 
 
 
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Electrical Characteristics 
Electrical Characteristics 
(VIN=3.3V, TA=25°C, unless otherwise specified.) 
(VIN=3.3V, TA=25°C, unless otherwise specified.) 
85T 
85T 
Parameter 
Parameter 
Symbol 
Symbol 
Conditions 
Conditions 
Min 
Min 
Typ 
Typ 
Max 
Max 
Unit 
Unit 
VIN Input Supply Voltage 
VIN Input Supply Voltage 
VIN 
VIN 
 
 
2.5 
2.5 
 
 
5.5 
5.5 
Input UVLO Threshold 
Input UVLO Threshold 
Under  Voltage  Lockout  Threshold 
Under  Voltage  Lockout  Threshold 
Hysteresis 
Hysteresis 
VIN Supply Current (Switching) 
VIN Supply Current (Switching) 
VIN Supply Current (No switching) 
VIN Supply Current (No switching) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VIN Rising 
VIN Rising 
VIN Falling 
VIN Falling 
VIN=3.3V, VFB=0.8V 
VIN=3.3V, VFB=0.8V 
Measure VIN 
Measure VIN 
VFB=1V   
VFB=1V   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.85 
1.85 
0.2 
0.2 
 
 
 
 
300 
300 
500 
500 
 
 
25 
25 
V 
V 
V 
V 
V 
V 
μA 
μA 
μA 
μA 
Feedback Voltage 
Feedback Voltage 
VFB 
VFB 
2.5V≦VIN≦5.5V 
2.5V≦VIN≦5.5V 
0.784 
0.784 
0.8 
0.8 
0.816 
0.816 
V 
V 
High-Side PMOSFET RDS(ON) 
High-Side PMOSFET RDS(ON) 
Low-Side NMOSFET RDS(ON) 
Low-Side NMOSFET RDS(ON) 
High-Side MOSFET Leakage 
High-Side MOSFET Leakage 
Current 
Current 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ILX(leak) 
ILX(leak) 
VLX=5.5V, VOUT=0V 
VLX=5.5V, VOUT=0V 
Low-Side MOSFET Leakage Current 
Low-Side MOSFET Leakage Current 
 
 
VLX=5.5V 
VLX=5.5V 
Oscillation Frequency 
Oscillation Frequency 
FOSC 
FOSC 
 
 
Switch Current Limit 
Switch Current Limit 
Short Circuit Trip Point 
Short Circuit Trip Point 
Short Circuit Current Limit 
Short Circuit Current Limit 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VIN=3.3V 
VIN=3.3V 
Monitored FB voltage 
Monitored FB voltage 
VIN = 3.3V 
VIN = 3.3V 
Maximum Duty Cycle 
Maximum Duty Cycle 
DMAX 
DMAX 
VIN=3.3V 
VIN=3.3V 
Line Regulation   
Line Regulation   
Load Regulation 
Load Regulation 
OVP Threshold Voltage on OUT Pin 
OVP Threshold Voltage on OUT Pin 
OVP Threshold Hysteresis 
OVP Threshold Hysteresis 
Internal Soft-Start Time 
Internal Soft-Start Time 
EN Input Low Voltage 
EN Input Low Voltage 
EN Input High Voltage 
EN Input High Voltage 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VEN (L) 
VEN (L) 
VEN (H) 
VEN (H) 
VIN=2.5V to 5.5V, IOUT=100mA 
VIN=2.5V to 5.5V, IOUT=100mA 
IOUT=0A to 1A 
IOUT=0A to 1A 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EN Input Current 
EN Input Current 
IEN 
IEN 
VIN=3.3V 
VIN=3.3V 
Thermal Shutdown Threshold   
Thermal Shutdown Threshold   
(Note 2) 
(Note 2) 
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis 
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis 
Note 2:Not production tested. 
Note 2:Not production tested. 
TSD 
TSD 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
450 
 
2.5 
2.5 
 
 
 
 
85 
85 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.4 
1.4 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1000 
 
KHz 
KHz 
120 
120 
80 
80 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.3 
0.3 
50 
50 
90 
90 
 
 
0.5 
0.5 
6 
6 
500 
500 
1 
1 
 
 
 
 
2 
2 
150 
150 
30 
30 
 
 
 
 
10 
10 
10 
10 
mΩ 
mΩ 
mΩ 
mΩ 
μA 
μA 
μA 
μA 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 
1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 
3 
0.4 
0.4 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A 
A 
V 
V 
mA 
mA 
% 
% 
% 
% 
% 
% 
V 
V 
mV 
mV 
ms 
ms 
V 
V 
V 
V 
μA 
μA 
°C 
°C 
°C 
°C 
 
 
 
 
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PS7516
Application Information 
Application Information 
Controller Circuit 
Controller Circuit 
Device Enable 
Device Enable 
85T 
85T 
constant 
constant 
to  regulate 
to  regulate 
The  device  is  based  on  a  current-mode  control 
The  device  is  based  on  a  current-mode  control 
topology  and  uses  a 
topology  and  uses  a 
frequency 
frequency 
pulse-width  modulator 
the  output 
the  output 
pulse-width  modulator 
voltage.    The  controller  limits  the  current  through 
voltage.    The  controller  limits  the  current  through 
the  power  switch  on  a  pulse  by  pulse  basis.    The 
the  power  switch  on  a  pulse  by  pulse  basis.    The 
current  sensing  circuit  is  integrated  in  the  device; 
current  sensing  circuit  is  integrated  in  the  device; 
therefore,  no  additional  components  are  required.   
therefore,  no  additional  components  are  required.   
Due  to  the  nature  of  the  boost  converter  topology 
Due  to  the  nature  of  the  boost  converter  topology 
used here, the peak switch current is the same as 
used here, the peak switch current is the same as 
the  peak  inductor  current,  which  will  be  limited  by 
the  peak  inductor  current,  which  will  be  limited  by 
the integrated current limiting circuits under normal 
the integrated current limiting circuits under normal 
operating conditions. 
operating conditions. 
Synchronous Rectifier 
Synchronous Rectifier 
transistor 
transistor 
The  device  integrates  an  N-channel  and  a  P- 
The  device  integrates  an  N-channel  and  a  P- 
channel  MOSFET 
realize  a 
channel  MOSFET 
realize  a 
synchronous  rectifier.    There  is  no  additional 
synchronous  rectifier.    There  is  no  additional 
Schottky  diode  required.    Because  the  device 
Schottky  diode  required.    Because  the  device 
uses  a  integrated  low  RDS(ON)  PMOS  switch  for 
uses  a  integrated  low  RDS(ON)  PMOS  switch  for 
rectification, 
the  power  conversion  efficiency 
rectification, 
the  power  conversion  efficiency 
reaches 93%. 
reaches 93%. 
to 
to 
A  special  circuit  is  applied  to  disconnect  the  load 
A  special  circuit  is  applied  to  disconnect  the  load 
from  the  input  during  shutdown  of  the  converter.   
from  the  input  during  shutdown  of  the  converter.   
In  conventional  synchronous  rectifier  circuits,  the 
In  conventional  synchronous  rectifier  circuits,  the 
backgate  diode  of  the  high-side  PMOS  is  forward 
backgate  diode  of  the  high-side  PMOS  is  forward 
biased in shutdown and allows current flowing from 
biased in shutdown and allows current flowing from 
the  battery  to  the  output.    This  device,  however, 
the  battery  to  the  output.    This  device,  however, 
uses  a  special  circuit  to  disconnect  the  backgate 
uses  a  special  circuit  to  disconnect  the  backgate 
diode  of  the  high-side  PMOS  and  so,  disconnects 
diode  of  the  high-side  PMOS  and  so,  disconnects 
the  output  circuitry  from  the  source  when  the 
the  output  circuitry  from  the  source  when  the 
regulator is not enabled (EN=low). 
regulator is not enabled (EN=low). 
PSM Mode 
PSM Mode 
The PS7516 is designed for high efficiency over
 
The PS7516 is designed for high efficiency over
 
wide output current range.    Even at light load, the 
wide output current range.    Even at light load, the 
efficiency  stays  high  because  the  switching losses 
efficiency  stays  high  because  the  switching losses 
of  the  converter  are  minimized  by  effectively 
of  the  converter  are  minimized  by  effectively 
reducing  the  switching  frequency.    The  controller 
reducing  the  switching  frequency.    The  controller 
will enter a power saving mode if certain conditions 
will enter a power saving mode if certain conditions 
are met.    In this mode, the controller only switches 
are met.    In this mode, the controller only switches 
on the transistor if the output voltage trips below a 
on the transistor if the output voltage trips below a 
set  threshold  voltage.    It  ramps  up  the  output 
set  threshold  voltage.    It  ramps  up  the  output 
voltage with one or several pulses, and goes again 
voltage with one or several pulses, and goes again 
into PSM mode once the output voltage exceeds a 
into PSM mode once the output voltage exceeds a 
set threshold voltage. 
set threshold voltage. 
The  device  will  be  shut  down  when  EN  is  set  to 
The  device  will  be  shut  down  when  EN  is  set  to 
GND.    In this mode, the regulator stops switching, 
GND.    In this mode, the regulator stops switching, 
all internal control circuitry including the low-battery 
all internal control circuitry including the low-battery 
comparator will be switched off, and the load will be 
comparator will be switched off, and the load will be 
disconnected from the input (as described in above 
disconnected from the input (as described in above 
synchronous  rectifier  section).    This  also  means 
synchronous  rectifier  section).    This  also  means 
that  the  output  voltage  may  drop  below  the  input 
that  the  output  voltage  may  drop  below  the  input 
voltage during shutdown. 
voltage during shutdown. 
The  device  is  put  into  operation  when  EN  is  set 
The  device  is  put  into  operation  when  EN  is  set 
high.    During  start-up  of  the  converter,  the  duty 
high.    During  start-up  of  the  converter,  the  duty 
cycle is limited in order to avoid high peak currents 
cycle is limited in order to avoid high peak currents 
drawn  from  the  battery.    The  limit  is  set  internally 
drawn  from  the  battery.    The  limit  is  set  internally 
by the current limit circuit. 
by the current limit circuit. 
Anti-Ringing Switch 
Anti-Ringing Switch 
The  device  integrates  a  circuit  which  removes 
The  device  integrates  a  circuit  which  removes 
the ringing that typically appears on the SW node 
the ringing that typically appears on the SW node 
when  the  converter  enters  the  discontinuous 
when  the  converter  enters  the  discontinuous 
current mode.    In this case, the current through 
current mode.    In this case, the current through 
the  inductor  ramps  to  zero  and  the  integrated 
the  inductor  ramps  to  zero  and  the  integrated 
PMOS  switch  turns  off  to  prevent  a  reverse 
PMOS  switch  turns  off  to  prevent  a  reverse 
current  from  the  output  capacitors  back  to  the 
current  from  the  output  capacitors  back  to  the 
battery.    Due to remaining energy that is stored 
battery.    Due to remaining energy that is stored 
in  parasitic  components  of  the  semiconductors 
in  parasitic  components  of  the  semiconductors 
and  the  inductor,  a  ringing  on  the  SW  pin  is 
and  the  inductor,  a  ringing  on  the  SW  pin  is 
induced.    The  integrated  anti-ringing  switch 
induced.    The  integrated  anti-ringing  switch 
clamps  this  voltage  internally  to  VIN;  therefore, 
clamps  this  voltage  internally  to  VIN;  therefore, 
dampens this ringing. 
dampens this ringing. 
Adjustable Output Voltage 
Adjustable Output Voltage 
The accuracy of the output voltage is determined by 
The accuracy of the output voltage is determined by 
the  accuracy  of  the  internal voltage  reference,  the 
the  accuracy  of  the  internal voltage  reference,  the 
controller topology, and the accuracy of the external 
controller topology, and the accuracy of the external 
resistor.    The reference voltage has an accuracy of 
resistor.    The reference voltage has an accuracy of 
± 2%.    The  controller  switches  between  fixed 
± 2%.    The  controller  switches  between  fixed 
frequency  and  PSM  mode,  depending  on  load 
frequency  and  PSM  mode,  depending  on  load 
current.    The  tolerance  of  the  resistors  in  the 
current.    The  tolerance  of  the  resistors  in  the 
feedback  divider  determines 
feedback  divider  determines 
total  system 
total  system 
accuracy. 
accuracy. 
the 
the 
Design Procedure 
Design Procedure 
The  PS7516  boost  converter family is  intended for 
The  PS7516  boost  converter family is  intended for 
systems  that  are  powered  by  a  single-cell  Ion 
systems  that  are  powered  by  a  single-cell  Ion 
battery  with  a  typical  terminal voltage  between  3V 
battery  with  a  typical  terminal voltage  between  3V 
to 4.2V. 
to 4.2V. 
 
 
 
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Application Information (Continued) 
Application Information (Continued) 
(1) Programming the Output Voltage 
(1) Programming the Output Voltage 
  (3) Capacitor Selection 
  (3) Capacitor Selection 
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85T 
The  output  voltage  of  the  PS7516  can  be 
The  output  voltage  of  the  PS7516  can  be 
adjusted  with  an  external  resistor  divider.    The 
adjusted  with  an  external  resistor  divider.    The 
typical  value  of  the  voltage  on  the  FB  pin  is 
typical  value  of  the  voltage  on  the  FB  pin  is 
800mV  in  fixed  frequency  operation.    The 
800mV  in  fixed  frequency  operation.    The 
maximum allowed value for the output voltage is 
maximum allowed value for the output voltage is 
5.5V.    The  current  through  the  resistive  divider 
5.5V.    The  current  through  the  resistive  divider 
should  be  about  100  times  greater  than  the 
should  be  about  100  times  greater  than  the 
current into the FB pin.    The typical current into 
current into the FB pin.    The typical current into 
the FB pin is 0.01µA, and the voltage across R2 
the FB pin is 0.01µA, and the voltage across R2 
is  typically  800mV. Based  on  those  two  values, 
is  typically  800mV. Based  on  those  two  values, 
the recommended value for R2 is in the range of 
the recommended value for R2 is in the range of 
800kΩ in order to set the divider current at 1µA.   
800kΩ in order to set the divider current at 1µA.   
From  that,  the  value  of  resistor  R1,  depending 
From  that,  the  value  of  resistor  R1,  depending 
on  the  needed  output  voltage  (VO),  can  be 
on  the  needed  output  voltage  (VO),  can  be 
calculated using Equation 1. 
calculated using Equation 1. 
R1 R2    O T
R1 R2    O T
 F 
 F 
-1   800kΩ     O T
-1   800kΩ     O T
800m 
800m 
-1   …..(1) 
-1   …..(1) 
(2) Inductor Selection 
(2) Inductor Selection 
A  boost  converter  normally  requires  two  main 
A  boost  converter  normally  requires  two  main 
passive  components  for  storing  energy  during 
passive  components  for  storing  energy  during 
the  conversion.    A  boost  inductor  is  required 
the  conversion.    A  boost  inductor  is  required 
and a storage capacitor at the output.    To select 
and a storage capacitor at the output.    To select 
the  boost  inductor,  it  is  recommended  to  keep 
the  boost  inductor,  it  is  recommended  to  keep 
the  possible  peak  inductor  current  below  the 
the  possible  peak  inductor  current  below  the 
current limit threshold of the power switch in the 
current limit threshold of the power switch in the 
chosen configuration.   
chosen configuration.   
The second parameter for choosing the inductor 
The second parameter for choosing the inductor 
is  the  desired  current  ripple  in  the  inductor.   
is  the  desired  current  ripple  in  the  inductor.   
Normally, it  is  advisable  to  work  with  a  ripple  of 
Normally, it  is  advisable  to  work  with  a  ripple  of 
less  than  20%  of  the  average  inductor  current.   
less  than  20%  of  the  average  inductor  current.   
A smaller ripple reduces the magnetic hysteresis 
A smaller ripple reduces the magnetic hysteresis 
losses in the inductor, as well as output voltage 
losses in the inductor, as well as output voltage 
ripple and EMI.    But in the same way, regulation 
ripple and EMI.    But in the same way, regulation 
time at load changes rises.    In addition, a larger 
time at load changes rises.    In addition, a larger 
inductor  increases  the  total  system  cost.    With 
inductor  increases  the  total  system  cost.    With 
those  parameters,  it is  possible  to calculate the 
those  parameters,  it is  possible  to calculate the 
value for the inductor by using Equation 2. 
value for the inductor by using Equation 2. 
  
  
  N   O T-  N 
  N   O T-  N 
       O T
       O T
  …..(2) 
  …..(2) 
Parameter   is the switching  requency and Δ L is 
Parameter   is the switching  requency and Δ L is 
the  ripple  current  in  the  inductor,  i.e,  20%  x  IL.   
the  ripple  current  in  the  inductor,  i.e,  20%  x  IL.   
With  this  calculated  value  and  currents,  it  is 
With  this  calculated  value  and  currents,  it  is 
possible to choose a suitable inductor.    Care must 
possible to choose a suitable inductor.    Care must 
be  taken  that  load  transients  and  losses  in  the 
be  taken  that  load  transients  and  losses  in  the 
circuit  can  lead  to  higher  currents.    Also,  the 
circuit  can  lead  to  higher  currents.    Also,  the 
losses 
losses 
inductor  caused  by  magnetic 
inductor  caused  by  magnetic 
hysteresis  losses  and  copper  losses  are  a  major 
hysteresis  losses  and  copper  losses  are  a  major 
parameter for total circuit efficiency. 
parameter for total circuit efficiency. 
the 
the 
in 
in 
 
 
The  major  parameter  necessary  to  define  the 
The  major  parameter  necessary  to  define  the 
output  capacitor  is  the  maximum  allowed  output 
output  capacitor  is  the  maximum  allowed  output 
voltage  ripple  of  the  converter.    This  ripple  is 
voltage  ripple  of  the  converter.    This  ripple  is 
determined  by  two  parameters  of  the  capacitor, 
determined  by  two  parameters  of  the  capacitor, 
the  capacitance  and  the  ESR.    It  is  possible  to 
the  capacitance  and  the  ESR.    It  is  possible  to 
calculate  the  minimum  capacitance  needed  for 
calculate  the  minimum  capacitance  needed  for 
the defined ripple, supposing that the ESR is zero, 
the defined ripple, supposing that the ESR is zero, 
by using Equation 3. 
by using Equation 3. 
 M N 
 M N 
 O T   O T-  N  
 O T   O T-  N  
      O T
      O T
  …..(3) 
  …..(3) 
Parameter f is the switching frequency and  △V is 
Parameter f is the switching frequency and  △V is 
the maximum allowed ripple.   
the maximum allowed ripple.   
The  total  ripple  is  larger  due  to  the  ESR  of  the 
The  total  ripple  is  larger  due  to  the  ESR  of  the 
output  capacitor.    This  additional  component  of 
output  capacitor.    This  additional  component  of 
the ripple can be calculated using Equation 4. 
the ripple can be calculated using Equation 4. 
  ESR  O T RESR  …..(4) 
  ESR  O T RESR  …..(4) 
The  total  ripple  is  the  sum  of  the  ripple  caused  by 
The  total  ripple  is  the  sum  of  the  ripple  caused  by 
the capacitance and the ripple caused by the ESR 
the capacitance and the ripple caused by the ESR 
of  the  capacitor.    It  is  possible  to  improve  the 
of  the  capacitor.    It  is  possible  to  improve  the 
design  by  enlarging  the  capacitor  or  using  smaller 
design  by  enlarging  the  capacitor  or  using  smaller 
capacitors in parallel to reduce the ESR or by using 
capacitors in parallel to reduce the ESR or by using 
better  capacitors  with  lower  ESR,  like  ceramics.   
better  capacitors  with  lower  ESR,  like  ceramics.   
Tradeoffs must be made between performance and 
Tradeoffs must be made between performance and 
costs of the converter circuit. 
costs of the converter circuit. 
A  10µF  input  capacitor 
A  10µF  input  capacitor 
is  recommended  to 
is  recommended  to 
improve  transient  behavior  of  the  regulator.    A 
improve  transient  behavior  of  the  regulator.    A 
ceramic  or  tantalum  capacitor  with  a  100nF  in 
ceramic  or  tantalum  capacitor  with  a  100nF  in 
parallel placed close to the IC is recommended. 
parallel placed close to the IC is recommended. 
 
 
 
 
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85T 
 
 
PS7516
PS7516
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Application Information (Continued) 
Application Information (Continued) 
Layout Considerations 
Layout Considerations 
As for all switching power supplies, the layout is an 
As for all switching power supplies, the layout is an 
important step in the design, especially at high peak 
important step in the design, especially at high peak 
currents  and  high  switching  frequencies.    If  the 
currents  and  high  switching  frequencies.    If  the 
layout  is  not  carefully  done,  the  regulator  could 
layout  is  not  carefully  done,  the  regulator  could 
show  stability  problems  as  well  as  EMI  problems.   
show  stability  problems  as  well  as  EMI  problems.   
Therefore,  use  wide  and  short  traces  for  the  main 
Therefore,  use  wide  and  short  traces  for  the  main 
current  path  as  indicated  in  bold in Figure  4.    The 
current  path  as  indicated  in  bold in Figure  4.    The 
input  capacitor,  output  capacitor  and  the  inductor 
input  capacitor,  output  capacitor  and  the  inductor 
should  be  placed  as  close  to  the  IC  as  possible.   
should  be  placed  as  close  to  the  IC  as  possible.   
Use  a  common  ground  node  as  shown  in Figure  4 
Use  a  common  ground  node  as  shown  in Figure  4 
to  minimize  the  effects  of  ground  noise.    The 
to  minimize  the  effects  of  ground  noise.    The 
feedback divider should be placed as close to the IC 
feedback divider should be placed as close to the IC 
as possible. 
as possible. 
VIN
VIN
VOUT
VOUT
C1
C1
C
C
2
2
6
6
5
5
4
4
C
C
4
4
C
C
6
6
C3
C3
C5
C5
L1
L1
GND
GND
GND
GND
LX
LX
1
1
2
2
3
3
R2
R2
R1
R1
Figure 4. Layout Diagram 
Figure 4. Layout Diagram 
 
 
 
 
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PS7516
Outline Information 
Outline Information 
SOT-23-6 Package (Unit: mm) 
SOT-23-6 Package (Unit: mm) 
85T 
85T 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
SYMBOLS 
SYMBOLS 
UNIT 
UNIT 
A   
A   
A1 
A1 
A2 
A2 
B 
B 
D 
D 
E   
E   
E1 
E1 
e   
e   
e1 
e1 
L 
L 
DIMENSION IN MILLIMETER 
DIMENSION IN MILLIMETER 
MIN 
MIN 
0.90 
0.90 
0.00 
0.00 
0.90 
0.90 
0.30 
0.30 
2.80 
2.80 
2.60 
2.60 
1.50 
1.50 
0.90 
0.90 
1.80 
1.80 
0.30 
0.30 
MAX 
MAX 
1.45 
1.45 
0.15 
0.15 
1.30 
1.30 
0.50 
0.50 
3.00 
3.00 
3.00 
3.00 
1.70 
1.70 
1.00 
1.00 
2.00 
2.00 
0.60 
0.60 
Note:Followed From JEDEC MO-178-C. 
Note:Followed From JEDEC MO-178-C. 
Carrier Dimensions 
Carrier Dimensions 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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      8