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ISL6235
Advanced Triple PWM Only Mode and 
Dual Linear Power Controller for Portable 
Applications
The ISL6235 provides a highly integrated power control and 
protection solution for five output voltages required in high-
performance notebook PC applications. The IC integrates 
three fixed frequency pulse-width-modulation (PWM) 
controllers and two linear regulators along with monitoring 
and protection circuitry into a single 24 lead SSOP package.
The two PWM controllers that regulate the system main 5V 
and 3.3V voltages are implemented with synchronous-
rectified buck converters. Synchronous rectification insures 
high efficiency over a wide range of input voltage and load 
variation. Efficiency is further enhanced by using the lower 
MOSFET’s r
DS(ON)
 as the current sense element. Input 
voltage feed-forward ramp modulation, current-mode 
control, and internal feed-back compensation provide fast 
and stable handling of input voltage load transients 
encountered in advanced portable computer chip sets.
The third PWM controller is a boost converter that regulates 
a resistor selectable output voltage of nominally 12V.
Two internal linear regulators provide +5V ALWAYS and 
+3.3V ALWAYS low current outputs required by the 
notebook system controller.
Pinout
ISL6235 (SSOP)
TOP VIEW
Features
 PWM Only Mode for Reduced Noise at Light Loads
 Provides Five Regulated Voltages
- +5V ALWAYS
- +3.3V ALWAYS
- +5V Main
- +3.3V Main
- +12V
 High Efficiency Over Wide Line and Load Range
- Synchronous Buck Converters on Main Outputs
 No Current-Sense Resistor Required
- Uses MOSFET’s r
DS(ON)
- Optional Current-Sense Resistor for More Precision
 Operates Directly From Battery 5.6 to 24V Input
 Input Undervoltage Lock-Out (UVLO)
 Excellent Dynamic Response
- Voltage Feed-Forward and Current-Mode Control
 Monitors Output Voltages
 Synchronous Converters Operate Out of Phase
 Separate Shut-Down Pins for Advanced Configuration and 
Power Interface (ACPI) Compatibility
 300kHz Fixed Switching Frequency on Main Outputs
 Thermal Shut-Down Protection
Applications
 Mobile PCs
 Hand-Held Portable Instruments
 LCD PCs
 Cable Modems
 DSL Modems
 Set Top Box
Related Literature
 Application Note AN9915 (IPM6220)
Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
TEMP. 
RANGE (
o
C)
PACKAGE
PKG. 
NO.
ISL6235CA
-10 to 85
24 Ld SSOP
M24.15
IPM6220EVAL1
Evaluation Board
VBATT
3.3V ALWAYS
BOOT2
UGATE2
VSEN2
SDWN2
PGOOD
BOOT1
LGATE1
ISEN1
PHASE1
GND
GATE3
SDWNALL
UGATE1
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
PGND2
PHASE2
ISEN2
VSEN1
VSEN3
5V ALWAYS
LGATE2
PGND1
SDWN1
Data Sheet
June 2001
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS
RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT
ISL6232 (Available Feb. 2004)