RT8270
2A, 22V, 1.2MHz Step-Down Converter
General Description
Features
The RT8270 is an asynchronous high voltage buck
converter that can support the input voltage range from
4.75V to 22V and the output current can be up to 2A.
Current Mode operation provides fast transient response
and eases loop stabilization.
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Wide Operating Input Range : 4.75V to 22V
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Adjustable Output Voltage Range : 1.222V to 16V
Output Current up to 2A
25μ
μA Low Shutdown Current
Power MOSFET : 0.18Ω
Ω
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The chip provides protection functions such as cycle-bycycle current limiting and thermal shutdown protection.
In shutdown mode, the regulator draws 25μA of supply
current. The RT8270 is available in a SOP-8 surface mount
package.
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Ordering Information
High Efficiency up to 95%
1.2MHz Fixed Switching Frequency
Stable with Low ESR Output Ceramic Capacitors
Thermal Shutdown Protection
Cycle-By-Cycle Over Current Protection
RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
Applications
RT8270
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Package Type
S : SOP-8
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Lead Plating System
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
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Distributive Power Systems
Battery Charger
DSL Modems
Pre-regulator for Linear Regulators
Note :
Pin Configurations
Richtek products are :
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RoHS compliant and compatible with the current require-
(TOP VIEW)
ments of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
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NC
VIN
2
7
EN
SW
GND
3
6
COMP
4
5
FB
BOOT
Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
Marking Information
SOP-8
For marking information, contact our sales representative
directly or through a Richtek distributor located in your
area, otherwise visit our website for detail.
Typical Application Circuit
VIN
4.75V to 22V
Chip Enable
2
VIN
CIN
10µF
BOOT
1
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SW 3
7 EN
FB 5
4 GND
COMP
6
CB
10nF
L1
4.7µH
D1
B330
RC CC
18k 1.8nF
R1
17k
VOUT
3.3V/2A
COUT
22µF
R2
10k
CP
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Table 1. Recommended Component Selection
VOUT (V)
R1 (kΩ)
R2 (kΩ)
R C (kΩ)
C C (nF)
L1 (μH)
COUT (μF)
12
5
88.7
30
10
10
51
23.1
0.86
1.2
10
6.8
22
22
3.3
2.5
1.8
17
10.45
4.75
10
10
10
18
12
10
1.8
2.2
2.2
4.7
4.7
2.2
22
22
22
1.222
0
10
9.1
2.2
2.2
22
Functional Pin Description
Pin No.
Pin Name
Pin Function
High Side Gate Drive Boost Input. BOOT supplies the drive for the high side N-MOSFET
switch. Connect a 10nF or greater capacitor from SW to BOOT to power the high side
switch.
Power Input. V IN supplies the power to the IC, as well as the step-down converter
switches. Bypass VIN to GND with a suitable large capacitor to eliminate noise on the
input to the IC.
Power Switching Output. SW is the switching node that supplies power to the output.
Connect the output LC filter from SW to the output load. Note that a capacitor is required
from SW to BOOT to power the high side switch.
Ground.
1
BOOT
2
VIN
3
SW
4
GND
5
FB
Feedback Input. FB senses the output voltage to regulate said voltage. The feedback
reference voltage is 1.222V typically.
6
COMP
Compensation Node. COMP is used to compensate the regulation control loop.
Connect a series RC network from COMP to GND to compensate the regulation control
loop. In some cases, an additional capacitor from COMP to GND is required.
7
EN
Enable Input. EN is a digital input that turns the regulator on or off. Drive EN higher than
1.4V to turn on the regulator, lower than 0.4V to turn it off. If the EN pin is open, it will be
pulled to high by internal circuit.
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No Internal Connection.
Function Block Diagram
VIN
VCC
Internal
Regulator
Oscillator
1.2MHz/440kHz
Current Sense
Slope Comp Amplifier
+
1µA
EN
VA VCC
10k
1V
3V
VA
Foldback
Control
+
0.6V
Shutdown
Comparator
+
Logic
UV
Comparator
1.222V
BOOT
+
-
+
Current
Comparator
EA
SW
GND
Gm = 780µA/V
FB
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
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(Note 1)
Supply Voltage, VIN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23V
Switching Voltage, SW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V)
BOOT Voltage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (VSW − 0.3V) to (VSW + 6V)
All Other Voltage --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3V to 6V
Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
SOP-8 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.833W
Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
SOP-8, θJA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 120°C/W
Junction Temperature --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 260°C
Storage Temperature Range ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −65°C to 150°C
ESD Susceptibility (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Mode) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2kV
MM (Machine Mode) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 200V
Recommended Operating Conditions
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(Note 4)
Supply Voltage, VIN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.75V to 22V
Enable Voltage, VEN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0V to 5.5V
Junction Temperature Range ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ −40°C to 125°C
Ambient Temperature Range ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ −40°C to 85°C
Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = 12V, TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Feedback Reference Voltage
V FB
High Side Switch-On Resistance
R DS(ON)1
Low Side Switch-On Resistance
Switch Leakage
R DS(ON)2
Current Limit
Test Conditions
4.75V ≤ V IN ≤ 22V
Min
Max
Unit
1.222 1.258
V
--
0.18
--
Ω
V EN = 0V, V SW = 0V
---
10
--
-10
Ω
μA
ILIM
Duty = 90%; V BOOT−SW = 4.8V
--
3
--
A
Current Sense Transconductance
GCS
Output Current to V COMP
--
2.5
--
A/V
Error Amplifier Tansconductance
Gm
ΔIC = ±10μA
--
780
--
μA/V
Oscillator Frequency
fSW
--
1.2
--
MHz
---
440
80
---
kHz
%
--
100
--
ns
4
4.2
4.5
V
--
300
--
mV
En input Low Voltage
--
--
0.4
V
En input High Voltage
1.4
--
--
V
Enable Pull Up Current
--
1
--
μA
Short Circuit Oscillation Frequency
Maximum Duty Cycle
D MAX
Minimum On-Time
Under Voltage Lockout Threshold
Rising
Under Voltage Lockout Threshold
Hysteresis
tON
V FB = 0V
V FB = 0.8V
1.184
Typ
To be continued
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Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Shutdown Current
ISHDN
VEN = 0V
--
25
50
μA
Quiescent Current
IQ
VEN = 2V, VFB = 1.5V
--
0.7
1
mA
Thermal Shutdown
TSD
--
150
--
°C
Note 1. Stresses listed as the above "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are for
stress ratings. 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 for extended
periods may remain possibility to affect device reliability.
Note 2. θJA is measured in the natural convection at TA = 25°C on a high effective four layers thermal conductivity test board of
JEDEC 51-7 thermal measurement standard.
Note 3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precaution is recommended.
Note 4. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
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Typical Operating Characteristics
Efficiency vs. Output Current
Reference Voltage vs. Input Voltage
1.226
100
90
70
Reference Voltage (V)
Efficiency (%)
1.224
VIN = 4.75V
VIN = 12V
80
VIN = 22V
60
50
40
30
20
10
1.222
1.220
1.218
1.216
VIN = 4.75V to 22V, VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 3.3V
1.214
0
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
4
2
7
10
3.297
3.375
3.294
3.291
VIN = 9V
VIN = 12V
VIN = 22V
3.285
3.282
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22
3.350
3.325
3.300
3.275
3.250
3.225
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 0A
VOUT = 3.3V
3.279
3.200
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
-50
2
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
Temperature (°C)
Output Current (A)
Frequency vs. Temperature
Frequency vs. Input Voltage
1.40
1.40
1.35
1.35
1.30
1.30
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
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Output Voltage vs. Temperature
3.400
Output Voltage (V)
Output Voltage (V)
Output Voltage vs. Output Current
3.300
3.288
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Input Voltage (V)
Output Current (A)
1.25
1.20
1.15
1.10
1.25
1.20
1.15
1.10
1.05
1.05
VIN = 4.75V to 22V, VOUT = 3.3V
1.00
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Input Voltage (V)
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20
22
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V
1.00
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
Temperature (°C)
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Current Limit vs. Temperature
4.50
4.25
4.25
4.00
4.00
Current Limit (A)
Current Limit (A)
Current Limit vs. Input Voltage
4.50
3.75
3.50
3.25
3.00
2.75
3.75
3.50
3.25
3.00
2.75
VIN = 4.75 to 22V, VOUT = 3.3V
2.50
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V
2.50
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
-50
Input Voltage (V)
0
25
50
75
100
125
Temperature (°C)
Load Transient Response
Load Transient Response
VOUT
(100mV/Div)
VOUT
(100mV/Div)
IOUT
(1A/Div)
IOUT
(1A/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUTV=OUT
3.3V,
IOUT I=OUT
1A=to0.3A
2A
= 3.3V,
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 0A to 2A
Time (100μs/Div)
Time (100μs/Div)
Power On from EN
Power Off from EN
VEN
(2V/Div)
VEN
(2V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
IOUT
(2A/Div)
IOUT
(2A/Div)
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VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, I OUT = 2A
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 2A
Time (5ms/Div)
Time (5ms/Div)
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Switching
Power On from VIN
VOUT
(10mV/Div)
VIN
(5V/Div)
VSW
(10V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
I IN
(1A/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 2A
Time (5ms/Div)
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ISW
(1A/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 2A
Time (500ns/Div)
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Application Information
The RT8270 is an asynchronous high voltage buck
converter that can support the input voltage range from
4.75V to 22V and the output current can be up to 2A.
Output Voltage Setting
The resistive divider allows the FB pin to sense the output
voltage as shown in Figure 1.
V OUT
R1
FB
RT8270
R2
GND
Figure 1. Output Voltage Setting
The output voltage is set by an external resistive divider
according to the following equation :
VOUT = VFB ⎛⎜ 1 + R1 ⎞⎟
⎝ R2 ⎠
Where VFB is the feedback reference voltage (1.222V typ.).
External Bootstrap Diode
Connect a 10nF low ESR ceramic capacitor between the
BOOT pin and SW pin. This capacitor provides the gate
driver voltage for the high side MOSFET.
It is recommended to add an external bootstrap diode
between an external 5V and the BOOT pin for efficiency
improvement when input voltage is lower than 5.5V or duty
ratio is higher than 65%. The bootstrap diode can be a
low cost one such as 1N4148 or BAT54.
The external 5V can be a 5V fixed input from system or a
5V output of the RT8270.
5V
BOOT
RT8270
SW
Figure 2
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10nF
Soft-Start
The RT8270 contains an internal soft-start clamp that
gradually raises the output voltage. The soft-start time is
designed by the internal capacitor. The typical soft-start
time is 2ms.
Inductor Selection
The inductor value and operating frequency determine the
ripple current according to a specific input and output
voltage. The ripple current ΔIL increases with higher VIN
and decreases with higher inductance.
V
V
ΔIL = ⎡⎢ OUT ⎤⎥ × ⎡⎢1− OUT ⎤⎥
VIN ⎦
⎣ f ×L ⎦ ⎣
Having a lower ripple current reduces not only the ESR
losses in the output capacitors but also the output voltage
ripple. High frequency with small ripple current can achieve
highest efficiency operation. However, it requires a large
inductor to achieve this goal.
For the ripple current selection, the value of ΔIL = 0.4(IMAX)
will be a reasonable starting point. The largest ripple
current occurs at the highest VIN. To guarantee that the
ripple current stays below the specified maximum, the
inductor value should be chosen according to the following
equation :
⎡ VOUT ⎤ ⎡
VOUT ⎤
L =⎢
⎥ × ⎢1− VIN(MAX) ⎥
f
I
×
Δ
L(MAX)
⎣
⎦ ⎣
⎦
Inductor Core Selection
The inductor type must be selected once the value for L
is known. Generally speaking, high efficiency converters
can not afford the core loss found in low cost powdered
iron cores. So, the more expensive ferrite or
mollypermalloy cores will be a better choice.
The selected inductance rather than the core size for a
fixed inductor value is the key for actual core loss. As the
inductance increases, core losses decrease. Unfortunately,
increase of the inductance requires more turns of wire
and therefore the copper losses will increase.
Ferrite designs are preferred at high switching frequency
due to the characteristics of very low core losses. So,
design goals can focus on the reduction of copper loss
and the saturation prevention.
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Ferrite core material saturates “hard”, which means that
inductance collapses abruptly when the peak design
current is exceeded. The previous situation 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 do not radiate energy. However, they are
usually more expensive than the similar powdered iron
inductors. The rule for inductor choice mainly depends
on the price vs. size requirement and any radiated field/
EMI requirements.
Diode Selection
When the power switch turns off, the path for the current
is through the diode connected between the switch output
and ground. This forward biased diode must have a
minimum voltage drop and recovery times. Schottky diode
is recommended and it should be able to handle those
current. The reverse voltage rating of the diode should be
greater than the maximum input voltage, and current rating
should be greater than the maximum load current. For
more detail, please refer to Table 4.
CIN and COUT Selection
The input capacitance, C IN, is needed to filter the
trapezoidal current at the source of the high side MOSFET.
To prevent large ripple current, a low ESR input capacitor
sized for the maximum RMS current should be used. The
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.
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.
For the input capacitor, a 10μF low ESR ceramic capacitor
is recommended. For the recommended capacitor, please
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refer to table 3 for more detail.
The selection of COUT is determined by the required ESR
to minimize voltage ripple.
Moreover, the amount of bulk capacitance is also a key
for COUT selection 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 :
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⎤
ΔVOUT ≤ ΔIL ⎡⎢ESR +
8fCOUT ⎦⎥
⎣
The output ripple will be highest at the 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 requirement. Dry tantalum,
special polymer, aluminum electrolytic and ceramic
capacitors are all available in surface mount packages.
Special polymer capacitors offer very low ESR value.
However, it provides lower capacitance density than other
types. Although Tantalum capacitors have the highest
capacitance density, it is important to only use types that
pass the surge test for use in switching power supplies.
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors have significantly higher
ESR. However, it can be used in cost-sensitive applications
for ripple current rating and long term reliability
considerations. 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.
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 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.
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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) and also begins to charge or
discharge COUT generating a feedback error signal for 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.
0.9
Power Dissipation (W)
Checking Transient Response
Four Layer PCB
0.8
0.7
0.6
SOP-8
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
Thermal Considerations
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 :
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
RT8270, the maximum junction temperature is 125°C. The
junction to ambient thermal resistance θJA for SOP-8
package is 120°C/W on the standard JEDEC 51-7 fourlayers thermal test board. The maximum power dissipation
at TA = 25°C can be calculated by following formula :
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (120°C/W) = 0.833W for
SOP-8 packages
The maximum power dissipation depends on operating
ambient temperature for fixed T J(MAX) and thermal
resistance θJA. For RT8270 packages, the Figure 3 of
derating curves allows the designer to see the effect of
rising ambient temperature on the maximum power
allowed.
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0
25
50
75
100
125
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Figure 3. Derating Curves for RT8270 Packages
Layout Consideration
Follow the PCB layout guidelines for optimal performance
of the RT8270.
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Keep the traces of the main current paths as short and
wide as possible.
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Put the input capacitor as close as possible to the device
pins (VIN and GND).
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LX node is with high frequency voltage swing and should
be kept at small area. Keep sensitive components away
from the LX node to prevent stray capacitive noise pickup.
`
Place the feedback components to the FB pin as close
as possible.
`
The GND and Exposed Pad should be connected to a
strong ground plane for heat sinking and noise protection.
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GND
Input capacitor must
be placed as close
to the IC as possible.
C IN
SW
CB
BOOT
V IN
L1
The feedback and
compensation components
must be connected as close
to the device as possible.
CC
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VIN
2
7
EN
SW
3
6
COMP
D1 GND
4
5
FB
RC
CP
R1
V OUT
R2
C OUT
V OUT
GND
SW should be connected to inductor by
wide and short trace. Keep sensitive
components away from this trace.
Figure 4. PCB Layout Guide
Table 2. Suggested Inductors for Typical Application Circuit
Component Supplier
Series
Dimensions (mm)
TDK
SLF12555T
12.5 x 12.5 x 5.5
TAIYO YUDEN
NR8040
8x8 x4
TDK
SLF12565T
12.5 x 12.5 x 6.5
Table 3. Suggested Capacitors for CIN and COUT
Location
Component Supplier
Part No.
Capacitance (μF)
Case Size
CIN
MURATA
GRM31CR61E106K
10
1206
CIN
TDK
C3225X5R1E106K
10
1206
CIN
TAIYO YUDEN
TMK316BJ106ML
10
1206
COUT
MURATA
GRM32ER61E226M
22
1210
COUT
TDK
C3225X5R0J226M
22
1210
COUT
TAIYO YUDEN
EMK325BJ226MM
22
1210
Table 4. Suggested Diode
Component Supplier
Series
VRRM (V)
IOUT (A)
Package
DIODES
B330A
30
3
SMA
PANJIT
SK23
30
2
DO-214AA
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Outline Dimension
H
A
M
J
B
F
C
I
D
Dimensions In Millimeters
Dimensions In Inches
Symbol
Min
Max
Min
Max
A
4.801
5.004
0.189
0.197
B
3.810
3.988
0.150
0.157
C
1.346
1.753
0.053
0.069
D
0.330
0.508
0.013
0.020
F
1.194
1.346
0.047
0.053
H
0.170
0.254
0.007
0.010
I
0.050
0.254
0.002
0.010
J
5.791
6.200
0.228
0.244
M
0.400
1.270
0.016
0.050
8-Lead SOP Plastic Package
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