The ISL8105 is a simple single-phase PWM controller for a synchronous buck converter that operates from 1V to 12V input voltage range. The IC can be operated from +5V to +12V bias voltage. With integrated linear regulator, boot diode, and gate drivers, the ISL8105 reduces external component count and board space requirements. These make the IC suitable for a wide range of applications.
Utilizing voltage-mode control, the output voltage can be precisely regulated to as low as 0.6V. The 0.6V internal reference features a maximum tolerance of ±1.5% over the industrial temperature range and line voltage variations. Two fixed oscillator frequency versions are available; 300 kHz (ISL8105 for high efficiency applications) and 600kHz (ISL8105A for fast transient applications).6 The ISL8105 features the capability of safe start-up with prebiased load. It also provides overcurrent protection by monitoring the on resistance of the bottom-side MOSFET to inhibit PWM operation appropriately. During start-up interval, the resistor connected to BGATE/BSOC pin is employed to program overcurrent protection condition. This approach simplifies the implementation and does not deteriorate converter efficiency. |