EVB_RT8297BZQW

RT8297BZQW Evaluation Board Purpose The RT8297B is a high-efficiency current mode synchronous step-down regulator that can deliver up to 1.5A output current from a wide input voltage range of 4V to 17V. This document explains the function and use of the RT8297B 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 General Product Information ...................................................................................................................... 2 Key Performance Summary Table ............................................................................................................. 3 Bench Test Setup Conditions ......................................................................................................................... 4 Headers Description and Placement .......................................................................................................... 4 Test Points .................................................................................................................................................. 4 Power-up & Measurement Procedure ........................................................................................................ 5 Output Voltage Setting ............................................................................................................................... 5 Schematic, Bill of Materials and Board Layout ............................................................................................... 6 EVB Schematic Diagram ............................................................................................................................ 6 Bill of Materials ........................................................................................................................................... 7 EVB Layout ................................................................................................................................................. 8 More Information .......................................................................................................................................... 12 Important Notice for Richtek Evaluation Board ............................................................................................ 12 UG8297BZQW-00 April 2014 www.richtek.com RT8297BZQW Evaluation Board Introduction General Product Information General Description The RT8297B is a high efficiency, monolithic synchronous step-down DC/DC converter that operates at 800kHz and delivers up to 1.5A output current from a 4V to 17V input supply. The RT8297B’s current mode architecture allows the transient response to be optimized. Cycle-by-cycle current limit provides protection against shorted outputs and soft-start eliminates input current surge during start-up. Fault conditions also include output under voltage protection, output over voltage protection, and thermal shutdown. The low current (2.5V) to enable operation or low (