SBVS013E October   2001  – July 2022 DCR010503 , DCR010505 , DCR011203 , DCR011205 , DCR012403 , DCR012405

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Isolation
        1. 8.3.1.1 Operation or Functional Isolation
        2. 8.3.1.2 Basic or Enhanced Isolation
        3. 8.3.1.3 Working Voltage
        4. 8.3.1.4 Isolation Voltage Rating
        5. 8.3.1.5 Repeated High-Voltage Isolation Testing
      2. 8.3.2  Power Stage
      3. 8.3.3  Rectification
      4. 8.3.4  Regulator
      5. 8.3.5  Oscillator and Watchdog
      6. 8.3.6  ERROR Flag
      7. 8.3.7  Synchronization
      8. 8.3.8  Construction
      9. 8.3.9  Thermal Considerations
      10. 8.3.10 Decoupling – Ripple Reduction
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Device Disable and Enable
      2. 8.4.2 Regulated Output Disable and Enable
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 DCR01 Single Voltage Output
      2. 9.1.2 Generating Two Positive Output Voltages
      3. 9.1.3 Generation of Dual Polarity Voltages from Two Self-Synchronized DCR01s
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1 Input Capacitor
        2. 9.2.2.2 Output Capacitor
        3. 9.2.2.3 Filter Capacitor
        4. 9.2.2.4 ERROR Flag
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Examples
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 12.2 Support Resources
    3. 12.3 Trademarks
    4. 12.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 12.5 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

8.3.7 Synchronization

When more than one DC/DC converter is switching in an application, beat frequencies and other electrical interference can be generated. This interference occurs because of the small variations in switching frequencies between the DC/DC converters.

The DCR01 series of devices overcome this interference by allowing devices to be synchronized to one another. Synchronize up to eight devices by connecting the SYNC pins of each device, taking care to minimize the capacitance of tracking. Stray capacitance (greater than 3 pF) reduces the switching frequency, or can sometimes stop the oscillator circuit. The maximum recommended voltage applied to the SYNC pin is 3 V.

For an application that uses more than eight synchronized devices, use an external device to drive the SYNC pins. The External Synchronization of the DCP01/02 Series of DC/DC Converters application report describes this configuration.

Note:

During the start-up period, all synchronized devices draw maximum current from the input simultaneously. If the input voltage falls below approximately 4 V, the devices may not start up. A ceramic capacitor must be connected close to the input pin of each device. Use a 2.2-μF capacitor for 5-V input devices, and a 0.47-μF capacitor for the 12-V and 24-V devices.