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AS1330

Datasheet - D e t a i l e d D e s c r i p t i o n

Low-Noise Fixed-Frequency Operation

Oscillator

The AS1330 switching frequency is internally fixed at 4MHz allowing the use of very small external components.

Current Sensing

A signal representing the internal NMOS-switch current is summed with the slope compensator. The summed signal is

compared to the error amplifier output to provide a peak current control command for the PWM. Peak switch current is

Zero Current Comparator

The zero current comparator monitors the inductor current to the output and shuts off the PMOS synchronous rectifier

once this current drops to 20mA (approx.). This prevents the inductor current from reversing polarity and results in

improved converter efficiency at light loads.

Anti-Ringing Control

Anti-ringing control circuitry prevents high-frequency ringing on pin SW as the inductor current approaches zero. This

Powersave Operation

In light load conditions, the integrated powersave feature removes power from all circuitry not required to monitor

ation.

C2 recharges, causing the AS1330 to re-enter powersave mode as long as the output load remains below the power-

save threshold. The frequency of this intermittent PWM is proportional to load current; i.e., as the load current drops

further below the powersave threshold, the AS1330 turns on less frequently. When the load current increases above

the powersave threshold, the AS1330 will resume continuous, seamless PWM operation.

Notes:

2. In powersave mode the AS1330 draws only 30µA from the output capacitor(s), greatly improving converter effi-

ciency.

Shutdown

When pin EN is low the AS1330 is switched off and <1µA current is drawn from the battery; when pin EN is high the

avoid intermittently switching the device on.

In shutdown the battery input is disconnected from the output.

Thermal Overload Protection

To prevent the AS1330 from short-term misuse and overload conditions the chip includes a thermal overload

protection. To block the normal operation mode the device is turning the PFET and the NFET off in PWM mode as

soon as the junction temperature exceeds 150°C. To resume the normal operation the temperature has to drop below

140°C.

Note:

Continuing operation in thermal overload conditions may damage the device and is considered bad practice.