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RT8016
1.5MHz, 1A, High Efficiency PWM Step-Down DC/DC
Converter
General Description
Features
The RT8016 is a high-efficiency Pulse-Width-Modulated
(PWM) step-down DC-DC converter. Capable of delivering
1A output current over a wide input voltage range from
2.5V to 5.5V, the RT8016 is ideally suited for portable
electronic devices that are powered from 1-cell Li-ion
battery or from other power sources such as cellular
phones, PDAs and hand-held devices.
Two operating modes are available including : PWM/LowDropout autoswitch and shut-down modes, the Internal
synchronous rectifier with low RDS(ON) dramatically reduces
conduction loss at PWM mode. No external Schottky
diode is required in practical application.
The RT8016 enters Low-Dropout mode when normal PWM
cannot provide regulated output voltage by continuously
turning on the upper PMOS. The RT8016 enters shutdown mode and consumes less than 0.1uA when EN pin
is pulled low. The RT8016 also offers a range of 1V to
3.3V with 0.1V per step or adjustable output voltage by
two external resistor.
+2.5V to +5.5V Input Range
Adjustable Output From 0.6V to VIN
1A Output Current
95% Efficiency
No Schottky Diode Required
1.5MHz Fixed Frequency PWM Operation
Small 6-Lead WDFN Package
RoHS Compliant and 100% Lead (Pb)-Free
Applications
Mobile Phones
Personal Information Appliances
Wireless and DSL Modems
MP3 Players
Portable Instruments
Ordering Information
RT8016Package Type
QW : WDFN-6L 2x2 (W-Type)
The switching ripple is easily smoothed-out by small
package filtering elements due to a fixed operating
frequency of 1.5MHz. This along with small WDFN-6L 2x2
package provides small PCB area application. Other
features include soft start, lower internal reference voltage
with 2% accuracy, over temperature protection, and over
current protection.
Lead Plating System
P : Pb Free
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
Output Voltage
Default : Adjustable
10 : 1.0V
11 : 1.1V
:
32 : 3.2V
33 : 3.3V
Pin Configurations
(TOP VIEW)
Note :
Richtek products are :
GND
EN
VIN
1
6
2
3
5
7
4
FB/VOUT
GND
LX
WDFN-6L 2x2
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RoHS compliant and compatible with the current requirements of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
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Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
Marking Information
For marking information, contact our sales representative
directly or through a Richtek distributor located in your
area.
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Typical Application Circuit
VIN
2.5V to 5.5V
3
CIN
4.7µF
VIN
LX
4
L
2.2µH
VOUT
RT8016
2
EN
VOUT
6
COUT
10µF
GND
1, 5
Figure 1. Fixed Voltage Regulator
VIN
2.5V to 5.5V
3
VIN
CIN
LX
4
L
2.2µH
C1
RT8016
4.7µF
2
EN
FB
VOUT
R1
COUT
6
10µF
GND
1, 5
IR2
R2
VOUT = VREF x ⎛⎜ 1 + R1 ⎞⎟
⎝ R2 ⎠
with R2 = 300kΩ to 60kΩ so the IR2 = 2μA to 10μA,
and (R1 x C1) should be in the range between 3x10-6 and 6x10-6 for component selection.
Figure 2. Adjustable Voltage Regulator
Layout Guide
RT8016_ADJ
RT8016_FIX
GND
1
6 VOUT
EN
2
5 GND
VIN
3
L1
Output capacitor
must be near
RT8016
4 LX
GND
1
6 FB
EN
2
5 GND
VIN
3
4 LX
L1
COUT
COUT
CIN
LX should be connected
CIN must be placed to Inductor by wide and
between VDD and short trace, keep
sensitive compontents
GND as close as
away from this trace
possible
Output
capacitor
must be near
RT8016
CIN
CIN must be placed
between VDD and
GND as close as
possible
LX should be
connected to
Inductor by wide
and short trace,
keep sensitive
compontents away
from this trace
R1
R2
Layout note:
1. The distance that CIN connects to VIN is as close as possible (Under 2mm).
2. COUT should be placed near RT8016.
Figure 3. Layout Guide for RT8016
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Functional Pin Description
Pin No.
Pin Name
Pin Function
2
EN
Chip Enable (Active High).
3
VIN
Power Input.
4
LX
Pin for Switching.
GND
Ground Pin.
FB/VOUT
Feedback/Output Voltage Pin.
1, 5
6
7 (Exposed Pad)
No Internal Connection. The exposed pad must be soldered to a large PCB and
NC
connected to GND for maximum power dissipation.
Function Block Diagram
EN
VIN
RS1
OSC &
Shutdown
Control
Current
Limit
Detector
Slope
Compensation
Current
Sense
FB/VOUT
Error
Amplifier
Control
Logic
PWM
Comparator
UVLO &
Power Good
Detector
LX
Mux
Current
Source
Controller
RC
COMP
Driver
Current
Detector
VREF
RS2
GND
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
Supply Input Voltage -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EN, FB Pin Voltage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
WDFN-6L 2x2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
WDFN-6L 2x2, θJA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WDFN-6L 2x2, θJC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Storage Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Junction Temperature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ESD Susceptibility (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Mode) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MM (Machine Mode) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recommended Operating Conditions
6.5V
−0.3V to VIN
0.606W
165°C/W
20°C/W
260°C
−65°C to 150°C
150°C
2kV
200V
(Note 4)
Supply Input Voltage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.5V to 5.5V
Junction Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
Ambient Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 85°C
Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 2.5V, VREF = 0.6V, L = 2.2μH, CIN = 4.7μF, COUT = 10uF, TA = 25°C, IMAX = 1A unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
2.5
--
5.5
V
Input Voltage Range
VIN
Quiescent Current
IQ
IOUT = 0mA, VFB = VREF + 5%
--
50
70
μA
Shutdown Current
ISHDN
EN = GND
--
0.1
1
μA
Reference Voltage
VREF
For Adjustable Output Voltage
0.588
0.600
0.612
V
Adjustable Output Range
VOUT
(Note 6)
V REF
--
V IN − 0.2V
V
ΔV OUT
VIN = (VOUT + ΔV) to 5.5V or
V IN > 2.5V which ever is larger.
(Note 5)
−3
--
3
%
VIN = V OUT + ΔV to 5.5V
0A < IOUT < 1A
−3
--
3
%
−50
--
50
nA
VIN = 3.6V
--
0.28
--
VIN = 2.5V
--
0.38
--
VIN = 3.6V
--
0.25
--
VIN = 2.5V
--
0.35
--
1.4
2
2.6
A
1.5
--
V IN
V
Fix
Output Voltage
Accuracy
Adjustable ΔV OUT
FB Input Current
IFB
P-MOSFET RON
RDS(ON)_P IOUT = 200mA
N-MOSFET RON
RDS(ON)_N IOUT = 200mA
P-Channel Current Limit
ILIM_P
EN High-Level Input
Voltage
VEN_H
V FB = VIN
VIN = 2.5V to 5.5 V
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Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VEN_L
--
--
0.4
V
Under Voltage Lock Out threshold UVLO
--
1.8
--
V
Hysteresis
--
0.1
--
V
1.2
1.5
1.8
MHz
--
160
--
°C
100
--
--
%
1
--
100
μA
--
120
140
ns
EN Low-Level Input Voltage
Symbol
Oscillator Frequency
fOSC
Thermal Shutdown Temperature
TSD
Test Conditions
VIN = 3.6V, IOUT = 100mA
Max. Duty Cycle
LX Current Source
Minimum On-Time
VIN = 3.6V, V LX = 0V or VLX = 3.6V
tON
Note 1. Stresses beyond those listed “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are
stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in
the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions may
affect device reliability.
Note 2. θJA is measured at TA = 25°C on a single-layer and four-layer test board of JEDEC 51. The measurement case position
of θJC is on the lead of the package.
Note 3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precaution is recommended.
Note 4. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
Note 5. ΔV = IOUT x PRDS(ON)
Note 6. Guarantee by design.
Note 7. The start up time is about 300μs.
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Typical Operating Characteristics
Efficiency vs. Output Current
Output Voltage vs. Output Current
100
1.220
90
1.218
VIN = 3.6V
1.216
VIN = 5V
70
Output Voltage (V)
Efficiency (%)
80
60
50
40
30
20
VIN = 3.6V
1.214
1.212
VIN = 5V
1.210
1.208
1.206
1.204
10
1.202
VOUT = 1.2V, COUT = 10uF, L = 2.2H
0
0.001
0.01
0.1
1.200
0
1
0.1
0.2
0.3
Output Voltage vs. Temperature
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
UVLO Threshold vs. Temperature
1.25
2.1
1.24
2.0
1.23
1.22
Input Voltage (V)
Output Voltage (V)
0.5
Output Current (A)
Output Current (A)
1.21
1.20
1.19
1.18
1.17
Rising
1.9
1.8
1.7
Falling
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.16
VIN = 3.6V, IOUT = 0A
1.15
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
VOUT = 1.2V, IOUT = 0A
1.3
-50
125
-25
0
EN Threshold vs. Input Voltage
1.5
1.5
1.4
1.4
1.3
1.3
EN Voltage (V)
1.6
1.2
1.1
Rising
0.9
0.8
Falling
1.0
0.8
0.6
VOUT = 1.2V, IOUT = 0A
2.8
3.1
3.4
3.7
4
4.3
4.6
4.9
5.2
Input Voltage (V)
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125
5.5
Rising
0.9
0.6
2.5
100
1.1
0.7
0.4
75
1.2
0.7
0.5
50
EN Threshold vs. Temperature
1.6
1.0
25
Temperature (°C)
Temperature (°C)
EN Voltage (V)
0.4
Falling
0.5
VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.2V, IOUT = 0A
0.4
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
110
135
Temperature (°C)
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Frequency vs. Temperature
1.60
1.55
1.55
1.50
1.50
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency vs. Input Voltage
1.60
1.45
1.40
1.35
1.30
1.25
1.45
1.40
1.35
1.30
1.25
VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.2V, IOUT = 300mA
1.20
2.5
2.8
3.1
3.4
3.7
4
4.3
4.6
4.9
5.2
VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.2V, IOUT = 300mA
1.20
5.5
-40
-15
10
Input Voltage (V)
60
85
110
135
Temperature (°C)
Current Limit vs. Input Voltage
Current Limit vs. Temperature
2.2
2.2
2.1
2.1
2.0
2.0
Output Current (A)
Output Current (A)
35
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
VIN = 3.6V
1.9
VIN = 5V
1.8
1.7
1.6
VIN = 3.3V
1.5
1.4
1.3
VOUT = 1.2V
1.2
2.5
2.8
3.1
3.4
3.7
4
4.3
4.6
4.9
5.2
1.3
-40
5.5
Output Ripple Voltage
35
60
85
110
135
VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.2V, IOUT = 1A
VOUT
(10mV/Div)
VOUT
(10mV/Div)
VLX
(5V/Div)
VLX
(5V/Div)
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Output Ripple Voltage
VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.2V, IOUT = 1A
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Temperature (°C)
Input Voltage (V)
Time (500ns/Div)
VOUT = 1.2V
1.2
Time (500ns/Div)
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Power On from EN
Power On from EN
VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.2V, IOUT = 10mA
VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.2V, IOUT = 1A
VEN
(2V/Div)
VEN
(2V/Div)
VOUT
(1V/Div)
VOUT
(1V/Div)
I IN
(500mA/Div)
I IN
(500mA/Div)
Time (100μs/Div)
Time (100μs/Div)
Power On from VIN
Power Off from EN
VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.2V, IOUT = 1A
VEN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.2V, IOUT = 1A
VEN
(2V/Div)
VIN
(2V/Div)
VOUT
(1V/Div)
VOUT
(1V/Div)
I IN
(500mA/Div)
I IN
(500mA/Div)
Time (250μs/Div)
Time (100μs/Div)
Load Transient Response
Load Transient Response
VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.2V
IOUT = 50mA to 1A
VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.2V
IOUT = 50mA to 0.5A
VOUT
(50mV/Div)
VOUT
(50mV/Div)
IOUT
(500mA/Div)
IOUT
(500mA/Div)
Time (50μs/Div)
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Load Transient Response
Load Transient Response
VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.2V
IOUT = 50mA to 1A
VIN = 5V, VOUT = 1.2V
IOUT = 50mA to 0.5A
VOUT
(50mV/Div)
VOUT
(50mV/Div)
IOUT
(500mA/Div)
IOUT
(500mA/Div)
Time (50μs/Div)
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Applications Information
The basic RT8016 application circuit is shown in Typical
Application Circuit. External component selection is
determined by the maximum load current and begins with
the selection of the inductor value and operating frequency
followed by CIN and COUT.
Inductor Selection
For a given input and output voltage, the inductor value
and operating frequency determine the ripple current. The
ripple current ΔIL increases with higher VIN and decreases
with higher inductance.
⎡V
⎤ ⎡ V
⎤
ΔIL = ⎢ OUT ⎥ × ⎢1 − OUT ⎥
f
L
×
V
IN
⎣
⎦ ⎣
⎦
Having a lower ripple current reduces the ESR losses in
the output capacitors and the output voltage ripple. Highest
efficiency operation is achieved at low frequency with small
ripple current. This, however, requires a large inductor.
A reasonable starting point for selecting the ripple current
is ΔIL = 0.4(IMAX). The largest ripple current occurs at the
highest VIN. To guarantee that the ripple current stays
below a specified maximum, the inductor value should be
chosen according to the following equation :
VOUT ⎤
⎡ VOUT ⎤ ⎡
L=⎢
× ⎢1 −
⎥
⎥
f
I
V
L(MAX)
×
Δ
IN(MAX) ⎦
⎣
⎦ ⎣
Inductor Core Selection
Once the value for L is known, the type of inductor must
be selected. High efficiency converters generally cannot
afford the core loss found in low cost powdered iron cores,
forcing the use of more expensive ferrite or mollypermalloy
cores. Actual core loss is independent of core size for a
fixed inductor value but it is very dependent on the
inductance selected. As the inductance increases, core
losses decrease. Unfortunately, increased inductance
requires more turns of wire and therefore copper losses
will increase.
Ferrite designs have very low core losses and are preferred
at high switching frequencies, so design goals can
concentrate on copper loss and preventing saturation.
Ferrite core material saturates “hard”, which means that
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inductance collapses abruptly when the peak design
current is exceeded. This results in an abrupt increase in
inductor ripple current and consequent output voltage ripple.
Do not allow the core to saturate!
Different core materials and shapes will change the size/
current and price/current relationship of an inductor.
Toroid or shielded pot cores in ferrite or permalloy materials
are small and don't radiate energy but generally cost more
than powdered iron core inductors with similar
characteristics. The choice of which style inductor to use
mainly depends on the price vs size requirements and
any radiated field/EMI requirements.
CIN and COUT Selection
The input capacitance, C IN, is needed to filter the
trapezoidal current at the source of the top MOSFET. To
prevent large ripple voltage, a low ESR input capacitor
sized for the maximum RMS current should be used. RMS
current is given by :
IRMS = IOUT(MAX)
VOUT
VIN
VIN
−1
VOUT
This formula has a maximum at VIN = 2VOUT, where
I RMS = I OUT/2. This simple worst-case condition is
commonly used for design because even significant
deviations do not offer much relief. Note that ripple current
ratings from capacitor manufacturers are often based on
only 2000 hours of life which makes it advisable to further
derate the capacitor, or choose a capacitor rated at a higher
temperature than required. Several capacitors may also
be paralleled to meet size or height requirements in the
design.
The selection of COUT is determined by the effective series
resistance (ESR) that is required to minimize voltage ripple
and load step transients, as well as the amount of bulk
capacitance that is necessary to ensure that the control
loop is stable. Loop stability can be checked by viewing
the load transient response as described in a later section.
The output ripple, ΔVOUT, is determined by :
⎡
1 ⎤
ΔVOUT ≤ ΔIL ⎢ESR +
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The output ripple is highest at maximum input voltage
since ΔIL increases with input voltage. Multiple capacitors
placed in parallel may be needed to meet the ESR and
RMS current handling requirements. Dry tantalum, special
polymer, aluminum electrolytic and ceramic capacitors are
all available in surface mount packages. Special polymer
capacitors offer very low ESR but have lower capacitance
density than other types. Tantalum capacitors have the
highest capacitance density but it is important to only
use types that have been surge tested for use in switching
power supplies. Aluminum electrolytic capacitors have
significantly higher ESR but can be used in cost-sensitive
applications provided that consideration is given to ripple
current ratings and long term reliability. Ceramic capacitors
have excellent low ESR characteristics but can have a
high voltage coefficient and audible piezoelectric effects.
The high Q of ceramic capacitors with trace inductance
can also lead to significant ringing.
Using Ceramic Input and Output Capacitors
Higher values, lower cost ceramic capacitors are now
becoming available in smaller case sizes. Their high ripple
current, high voltage rating and low ESR make them ideal
for switching regulator applications. However, care must
be taken when these capacitors are used at the input and
output. When a ceramic capacitor is used at the input
and the power is supplied by a wall adapter through long
wires, a load step at the output can induce ringing at the
input, VIN. At best, this ringing can couple to the output
and be mistaken as loop instability. At worst, a sudden
inrush of current through the long wires can potentially
cause a voltage spike at VIN large enough to damage the
part.
Output Voltage Programming
The resistive divider allows the FB pin to sense a fraction
of the output voltage as shown in Figure 4.
V OUT
R1
FB
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R2
GND
For adjustable voltage mode, the output voltage is set by
an external resistive divider according to the following
equation :
VOUT = VREF (1 + R1)
R2
where VREF is the internal reference voltage (0.6V typ.)
Efficiency Considerations
The efficiency of a switching regulator is equal to the output
power divided by the input power times 100%. It is often
useful to analyze individual losses to determine what is
limiting the efficiency and which change would produce
the most improvement. Efficiency can be expressed as :
Efficiency = 100% − (L1+ L2+ L3+ ...)
where L1, L2, etc. are the individual losses as a percentage
of input power. Although all dissipative elements in the
circuit produce losses, two main sources usually account
for most of the losses : VIN quiescent current and I2R
losses.
The VIN quiescent current loss dominates the efficiency
loss at very low load currents whereas the I2R loss
dominates the efficiency loss at medium to high load
currents. In a typical efficiency plot, the efficiency curve
at very low load currents can be misleading since the
actual power lost is of no consequence.
1. The VIN quiescent current appears due to two factors
including : the DC bias current as given in the electrical
characteristics and the internal main switch and
synchronous switch gate charge currents. The gate charge
current results from switching the gate capacitance of the
internal power MOSFET switches. Each time the gate is
switched from high to low to high again, a packet of charge
ΔQ moves from VIN to ground.
The resulting ΔQ/Δt is the current out of VIN that is typically
larger than the DC bias current. In continuous mode,
IGATECHG = f(QT+QB)
where QT and QB are the gate charges of the internal top
and bottom switches. Both the DC bias and gate charge
losses are proportional to VIN and thus their effects will
be more pronounced at higher supply voltages.
Figure 4. Setting the Output Voltage
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For RT8016 packages, the Figure 5 of derating curves
allows the designer to see the effect of rising ambient
temperature on the maximum power allowed.
700
Maximum Power Dissipation (mW)
2. I2R losses are calculated from the resistances of the
internal switches, RSW and external inductor RL. In
continuous mode, the average output current flowing
through inductor L is “chopped” between the main switch
and the synchronous switch. Thus, the series resistance
looking into the LX pin is a function of both top and bottom
MOSFET RDS(ON) and the duty cycle (DC) as follows :
RSW = RDS(ON)TOP x DC + RDS(ON)BOT x (1−DC)
The RDS(ON) for both the top and bottom MOSFETs can be
obtained from the Typical Performance Characteristics
curves. Thus, to obtain I2R losses, simply add RSW to RL
and multiply the result by the square of the average output
current.
Single Layer PCB
600
500
WDFN-6L 2x2
400
300
200
100
0
0
Other losses including CIN and COUT ESR dissipative
losses and inductor core losses generally account for less
than 2% of the total loss.
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Figure 5. Derating Curves for RT8016 Package
Thermal Considerations
Checking Transient Response
The maximum power dissipation depends on the thermal
resistance of IC package, PCB layout, the rate of
surroundings airflow and temperature difference between
junction to ambient. The maximum power dissipation can
be calculated by following formula :
The regulator loop response can be checked by looking
at the load transient response. Switching regulators take
several cycles to respond to a step in load current. When
a load step occurs, VOUT immediately shifts by an amount
equal to ΔILOAD (ESR), where ESR is the effective series
resistance of COUT. ΔILOAD also begins to charge or
discharge COUT generating a feedback error signal used
by the regulator to return VOUT to its steady-state value.
During this recovery time, VOUT can be monitored for
overshoot or ringing that would indicate a stability problem.
PD(MAX) = ( TJ(MAX) - TA ) / θJA
Where T J(MAX) is the maximum operation junction
temperature, TA is the ambient temperature and the θJA is
the junction to ambient thermal resistance.
For recommended operating conditions specification of
RT8016 DC/DC converter, where TJ(MAX) is the maximum
junction temperature of the die and TA is the maximum
ambient temperature. The junction to ambient thermal
resistance θJA is layout dependent. For WDFN-6L 2x2
packages, the thermal resistance θJA is 165°C/W on the
standard JEDEC 51-7 four layers thermal test board.
The maximum power dissipation at TA = 25°C can be
calculated by following formula :
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / 165°C/W = 0.606W for
WDFN-6L 2x2 packages
The maximum power dissipation depends on operating
ambient temperature for fixed T J(MAX) and thermal
resistance θJA.
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Layout Considerations
Follow the PCB layout guidelines for optimal performance
of RT8016.
`
For the main current paths as indicated in bold lines in
Figure 6, keep their traces short and wide.
` Put the input capacitor as close as possible to the device
pins (VIN and GND).
` LX node is with high frequency voltage swing and should
be kept small area. Keep analog components away from
LX node to prevent stray capacitive noise pick-up.
` Connect feedback network behind the output capacitors.
Keep the loop area small. Place the feedback
components near the RT8016.
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` Connect all analog grounds to a common node and then
connect the common node to the power ground behind
the output capacitors.
` An
example of 2-layer PCB layout is shown in Figure 7
to Figure 8 for reference.
VIN
3
VIN
VOUT
L1
RT8016
LX
4
C2
FB/VOUT
C1
2
EN
GND
Figure 7. Top Layer
R1
6
C3
1, 5
R2
VIN
R3
Figure 6. EVB Schematic
Figure 8. Bottom Layer
Table 1. Recommended Inductors
Supplier
Inductance
(μH)
Current Rating (mA)
DCR
(mΩ)
Dimensions
(mm)
Series
TAIYO YUDEN
2.2
1480
60
3.00 x 3.00 x 1.50
NR 3015
GOTREND
Sumida
2.2
2.2
1500
1500
58
75
3.85 x 3.85 x 1.80
4.50 x 3.20 x 1.55
GTSD32
CDRH2D14
Sumida
4.7
1000
135
4.50 x 3.20 x 1.55
CDRH2D14
TAIYO YUDEN
4.7
1020
120
3.00 x 3.00 x 1.50
NR 3015
GOTREND
4.7
1100
146
3.85 x 3.85 x 1.80
GTSD32
Table 2. Recommended Capacitors for CIN and COUT
Capacitance
Supplier
Package
Part Number
(μF)
TDK
4.7
603
C1608JB0J475M
MURATA
4.7
603
GRM188R60J475KE19
TAIYO YUDEN
4.7
603
JMK107BJ475RA
TAIYO YUDEN
10
603
JMK107BJ106MA
TDK
MURATA
MURATA
10
10
10
805
805
805
C2012JB0J106M
GRM219R60J106ME19
GRM219R60J106KE19
TAIYO YUDEN
10
805
JMK212BJ106RD
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RT8016
Outline Dimension
D2
D
L
E
E2
1
e
2
b
A
A1
SEE DETAIL A
1
2
1
DETAIL A
Pin #1 ID and Tie Bar Mark Options
A3
Note : The configuration of the Pin #1 identifier is optional,
but must be located within the zone indicated.
Symbol
Dimensions In Millimeters
Dimensions In Inches
Min
Max
Min
Max
A
0.700
0.800
0.028
0.031
A1
0.000
0.050
0.000
0.002
A3
0.175
0.250
0.007
0.010
b
0.200
0.350
0.008
0.014
D
1.950
2.050
0.077
0.081
D2
1.000
1.450
0.039
0.057
E
1.950
2.050
0.077
0.081
E2
0.500
0.850
0.020
0.033
e
L
0.650
0.300
0.026
0.400
0.012
0.016
W-Type 6L DFN 2x2 Package
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