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RT7298BHGQW Evaluation Board
Purpose
The RT7298BH is a synchronous step-down converter with current mode control, which can deliver up to 6A output
current from a wide input voltage range of 4.5V to 18V. This document explains the function and use of the
RT7298BH evaluation board (EVB) and provides information to enable operation and modification of the evaluation
board and circuit to suit individual requirements.
Table of Contents
PURPOSE................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
KEY PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE ................................................................................................................................... 2
BENCH TEST SETUP CONDITIONS............................................................................................................................................ 3
SCHEMATIC, BILL OF MATERIALS AND BOARD LAYOUT........................................................................................................... 5
MORE INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................................... 10
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR RICHTEK REFERENCE DESIGNS ...................................................................................................... 10
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Introduction
General Product Information
The RT7298BH is a high efficiency, monolithic synchronous step-down DC/DC converter that can deliver up to 6A
output current from a 4.5V to 18V input supply. The RT7298BH current-mode architecture with external
compensation allows the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of loads and output capacitors.
Cycle-by-cycle current limit provides protection against shorted outputs and soft-start eliminates input current surge
during startup. Fault condition protections include output under-voltage protection, output over-voltage protection,
and over temperature protection. The low current shutdown mode provides output disconnection, enabling easy
power management in battery-powered systems. The RT7298BH is available in WQFN-14AL 3.5x3.5 package.
Product Feature
Low RDS(ON) Power MOSFET Switches 26mΩ/19mΩ
Input Voltage Range : 4.5V to 18V
Adjustable Switching Frequency : 200kHz to 1.6MHz
Current-Mode Control
Synchronous to External Clock : 200kHz to 1.6MHz
Accurate Voltage Reference : 0.6V ± 1.25%
Monotonic Start-Up into Pre-biased Outputs
Adjustable Soft-Start
Power Good Indicator
Under-Voltage and Over-Voltage Protection
Input Under-Voltage Lockout
RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
Key Performance Summary Table
Key Features
Evaluation Board Number: PCB006_V1
Default Input Voltage
12V
Max Output Current
6A
Default Output Voltage
1.0V
Default Marking & Package Type
RT7298BHGQW, WQFN-14AL 3.5x3.5
Operation Frequency
Steady 500kHz at all loads
Other Key Features
4.5V to 18V Input Voltage Range
Programmable Soft-Start, Adjustable Switching Frequency
Synchronous to External Clock
Power Good Indicator
Protection
Output Under-Voltage Protection (hiccup mode)
Output Over-Voltage Protection
Cycle-by-cycle Current Limit
Thermal Shutdown
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Bench Test Setup Conditions
Headers Description and Placement
Please carefully inspect the EVB IC and external components, comparing them to the following Bill of Materials, to ensure that all components are
installed and undamaged. If any components are missing or damaged during transportation, please contact the distributor or send e-mail to
evb_service@richtek.com
Test Points
The EVB is provided with the test points and pin names listed in the table below.
Test point/
Signal
Comment (expected waveforms or voltage levels on test points)
VIN, VIN_EXT
Input voltage
Input voltage range= 4.5V to 18V
VOUT
Output voltage
Default output voltage = 1.0V
Pin name
Output voltage range= 0.6V to 8V
(see „‟ Output Voltage Setting‟‟ section for changing output voltage level)
LX
Switching node test point
LX waveform
EN
Enable test point
Enable signal. Floating this EN pin or connecting this pin to pull high
enable operation; connecting this pin to GND can disable the device.
SYNC
Ext Frequency Sync Input
External Frequency Synchronization Input. Connecting external clock to
this pin changes the switching frequency.
BS
Boot strap supply test point
Floating supply voltage for the high-side N-MOSFET switch
GND
Ground
Ground
SS
Soft-start control test point
Soft start waveform
VCC_EXT
External Voltage for PG
External voltage terminal for PG pull-up voltage.
PG
Power good output test point
Connected to VCC_EXT through RPG1, Power Good Indicator
JP2
VIN & PVIN control
Install jumper to combine or separate VIN and PVIN.
JP1
PG control
VIN voltage terminal for PG pull-up voltage.
J9
Chip enable control
Install jumper or drive EN directly to enable or disable operation
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Power-up & Measurement Procedure
1.
Connect input power (4.5V < VIN < 18V) and input ground to VIN and GND test pins respectively.
2.
Connect positive end and negative terminals of load to VOUT and GND test pins respectively.
3.
There is a 3-pin header “EN” for enable control. To use a jumper at “H” option to tie EN test pin to input power
VIN for enabling the device. Inversely, to use a jumper at “L” option to tie EN test pin and ground GND for
disabling the device.
4.
The PVIN and VIN pins can be connected together using a jumper across “Combine” by the 3-pin header JP2.
Inversely, these two input rails can be separated by using a jumper across “Separate” if desired.
5.
The 2-pin header JP1 “VIN-PG” is for PGOOD pin supply, when using a jumper across this header, the PG
signal can be supplied by VIN pin Voltage.
6.
Verify the output voltage (approximately 1.0V) between VOUT and GND.
7.
Connect an external load up to 6A to the VOUT and GND terminals and verify the output voltage and current.
Output Voltage Setting
Set the output voltage with the resistive divider (R1, R2) between VOUT and GND with the midpoint connected to
FB. The output is set by the following formula:
𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 = 0.6 × (1 +
𝑅1
)
𝑅2
The installed VOUT capacitors (C5, C6) are 22μF, 16V X5R ceramic types. Do not exceed their operating voltage
range and consider their voltage coefficient (capacitance vs. bias voltage) and ensure that the capacitance is
sufficient to maintain stability and provide sufficient transient response for your application. This can be verified by
checking the output transient response as described in the RT7298B IC datasheet.
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Schematic, Bill of Materials & Board Layout
EVB Schematic Diagram
C4: 10μF/50V/X5R, 1206, TDK C3216X5R1H106K
C2, C5, C6: 22μF/16V/X5R, 1210, Murata GRM32ER61C226K
L1: 1.4μH TAIYO YUDEN NR8040T1R4N, DCR=7mΩ
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Bill of Materials
Reference
Qty
Part number
Description
U1
1
RT7298BHGQW
DC-DC Converter
Package
Manufacture
WQFN-14AL
RICHTEK
3.5x3.5
10μF/±10%/50V/X5R
C4
1
C3216X5R1H106K160AB
1206
TDK
1210
Murata
0603
Murata
0603
Murata
0603
WALSIN
0603
TDK
Ceramic Capacitor
22μF/±10%/16V/X5R
C2, C5, C6
3
GRM32ER61C226KE20#
Ceramic Capacitor
10nF/±10%/50V/X7R
CSS
1
GRM32MR71H103KA01#
Ceramic Capacitor
8.2nF/±10%/50V/X7R
CCOMP1
1
CCOMP2
1
C3, C7, CBOOT
3
GRM31CR71A822KA01
Ceramic Capacitor
180pF/±10%/50V/X7R
0603B181K500CT
Ceramic Capacitor
0.1μF/±10%/50V/X7R
C1608X7R1H104K080AA
Ceramic Capacitor
C1, CFF, C2F,
CEN, REN2, RTR1,
0
Not Installed
0603
RTR2, RPG2, D1
1.4μH/9.0A/±30%,
L1
1
NR8040T1R4N
8mmx8mmx4mm
TAIYO YUDEN
DCR=7mΩ, Inductor
R1
1
16kΩ/±1%, Resistor
0603
R2
1
24kΩ/±1%, Resistor
0603
RCOMP
1
0.68kΩ/±1%,
0603
RT, REN1, RPG1
3
100kΩ/±1%,
0603
JP1
1
2-Pin Header
JP2, J9
2
3-Pin Header
VIN_EXT, BS, SS, TRACK,
GP
11
EN, LX, SYNC, PG,
Golden Pin
VCC_EXT, VIN, GND
J3, J4
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Test Pin
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EVB Layout
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Top View (1 layer)
Bottom View (4th Layer)
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Component Placement Guide—Component Side (1 layer)
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PCB Layout—Component Side (1 Layer)
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PCB Layout—Bottom Side (4th layer)
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More Information
For more information, please find the related datasheet or application notes from Richtek website
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Important Notice for Richtek Evaluation Board
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY, NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS RICHTEK‟S WARRANTY, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, UNDER CONTRACT, TORT OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRESENTATION HEREIN. IN NO EVENT SHALL RICHTEK BE LIABLE TO
BUYER OR USER FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
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