CS51313
ρ = the copper resistivity (μΩ−mil);
L = length (mils);
W = width (mils);
t = thickness (mils).
For most PCBs the copper thickness, t, is 35 μm (1.37
mils) for one ounce copper; ρ = 717.86 μΩ−mil.
For a CPU load of 16 A the resistance needed to create a
50 mV drop at full load is:
RDROOP
+
50 mV
IOUT
+
50 mV
16 A
+
3.1
mW
The resistivity of the copper will drift with the
temperature according to the following guidelines:
DR + 12% @ TA + +50°C;
DR + 34% @ TA + +100°C;
Droop Resistor Length, Width, and Thickness
The minimum width and thickness of the droop resistor
should primarily be determined on the basis of the
current−carrying capacity required, and the maximum
permissible droop resistor temperature rise. PCB
manufacturer design charts can be used in determining
current−carrying capacity and sizes of etched copper
conductors for various temperature rises above ambient.
For single conductor applications, such as the use of the
droop resistor, PCB design charts show that for a droop
resistor with a required current−carrying capacity of 16 A,
and a 45°C temperature rise above ambient, the
recommended cross section is 275 mil2.
W t + 275 mil2
where:
W = droop resistor width;
t = droop resistor thickness.
For 1 oz. copper, t = 1.37 mils, therefore W = 201 mils =
0.201 in.
R+ò
L
Wt
where:
R = droop resistor value;
ρ = 0.71786 mΩ−mil (1 oz. copper);
L = droop resistor length;
W = droop resistor width.
RDROOP + 3.3 mW
3.3 mW + 0.71786 mW−mil
L
201 mils 1.37 mils
Hence, L = 1265 mils = 1.265 in.
In layouts where it is impractical to lay out a droop resistor
in a straight line 1265 mils long, the embedded PCB trace
can be “snaked” to fit within the available space.
THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Thermal Considerations for Power MOSFETs
In order to maintain good reliability, the junction
temperature of the semiconductor components should be
kept to a maximum of 150°C or lower. The thermal
impedance (junction to ambient) required to meet this
requirement can be calculated as follows:
Thermal
Impedance
+
TJ(MAX) *
Power
TA
A heatsink may be added to TO−220 components to
reduce their thermal impedance. A number of PC board
layout techniques such as thermal vias and additional copper
foil area can be used to improve the power handling
capability of surface mount components.
EMI MANAGEMENT
As a consequence of large currents being turned on and off
at high frequency, switching regulators generate noise as a
consequence of their normal operation. When designing for
compliance with EMI/EMC regulations, additional
components may be added to reduce noise emissions. These
components are not required for regulator operation and
experimental results may allow them to be eliminated. The
input filter inductor may not be required because bulk filter
and bypass capacitors, as well as other loads located on the
board will tend to reduce regulator di/dt effects on the circuit
board and input power supply. Placement of the power
component to minimize routing distance will also help to
reduce emissions.
LAYOUT GUIDELINES
When laying out the CPU buck regulator on a printed
circuit board, the following checklist should be used to
ensure proper operation of the CS51313.
1.Rapid changes in voltage across parasitic capacitors and
abrupt changes in current in parasitic inductors are
major concerns for a good layout.
2.Keep high currents out of sensitive ground connections.
3.Avoid ground loops as they pick up noise. Use star or
single point grounding.
4.For high power buck regulators on double−sided PCBs
a single ground plane (usually the bottom) is
recommended.
5.Even though double sided PCBs are usually sufficient
for a good layout, four−layer PCBs are the optimum
approach to reducing susceptibility to noise. Use the
two internal layers as the power and GND planes, the
top layer for power connections and component vias,
and the bottom layer for the noise sensitive traces.
6.Keep the inductor switching node small by placing the
output inductor, switching and synchronous FETs
close together.
7.The MOSFET gate traces to the IC must be as short,
straight, and wide as possible.
8.Use fewer, but larger output capacitors, keep the
capacitors clustered, and use multiple layer traces
with heavy copper to keep the parasitic resistance
low.
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