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RT9612A/B
Synchronous-Rectified Buck MOSFET Driver
General Description
The RT9612A/B is a high frequency, synchronous rectified,
single phase dual MOSFET driver designed to adapt from
normal MOSFET driving applications to high performance
CPU VR driving capabilities.
The RT9612A/B can be utilized under both VCC = 5V or
VCC = 12V applications. The RT9612A/B also builds in an
internal power switch to replace external boot strap diode.
The RT9612A/B can support switching frequency efficiently
up to 500kHz. The RT9612A/B has the UGATE driving
circuit and the LGATE driving circuit for synchronous
rectified DC/DC converter applications. The driving rise/
fall time capability is designed within 30ns and the shoot
through protection mechanism is designed to prevent shoot
through of high side and low side power MOSFETs. The
RT9612A/B has PWM tri-state shut down function which
can force driver output into high impedance.
Features
Drive Two N-MOSFETs
Adaptive Shoot Through Protection
Embedded Bootstrap Diode
Support High Switching Frequency
Fast Output Rise Time
Tri-State Input for Bridge Shutdown
Small SOP-8, SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) and 8-Lead
WDFN Packages
RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
Applications
Core Voltage Supplies for Desktop, Motherboard CPU
High Frequency Low Profile DC/DC Converters
High Current Low Voltage DC/DC Converters
Ordering Information
RT9612A/B
The difference of the RT9612A and the RT9612B is the
propagation delay, t UGATEpdh . The RT9612B has
comparatively large tUGATEpdh than RT9612B. Hence, the
RT9612A is usually recommended to be utilized in
performance oriented applications, such as high power
density CPU VR or GPU VR. The RT9612A/B comes in a
small footprint with SOP-8, SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) and
WDFN-8EL 3x3.
Package Type
S : SOP-8
SP : SOP-8 (Exposed Pad-Option1)
QW : WDFN-8EL 3x3 (W-Type)
Lead Plating System
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
Z : ECO (Ecological Element with
Halogen Free and Pb free)
Note :
Long Dead Time
Short Dead Time
Richtek products are :
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RoHS compliant and compatible with the current requirements of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
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Pin Configurations
(TOP VIEW)
BOOT
8
UGATE
BOOT
PWM
2
NC
3
VCC
4
PWM
2
7
PHASE
NC
VCC
3
6
GND
4
5
LGATE
SOP-8
8
1
3
6
4
9
5
2
UGATE
7
PHASE
6
GND
5
LGATE
9
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad)
GND
BOOT
PWM
NC
VCC
GND
8
7
UGATE
PHASE
GND
LGATE
WDFN-8EL 3x3
Marking Information
RT9612xGS
RT9612xGSP
RT9612xGS : Product Number
RT9612x
GSYMDNN
x : A or B
YMDNN : Date Code
RT9612xZS
RT9612xGSP : Product Number
RT9612x
GSPYMDNN
x : A or B
YMDNN : Date Code
RT9612AGQW
RT9612xZSP : Product Number
RT9612x
ZSPYMDNN
YMDNN : Date Code
RT9612AZQW
17=YM
DNN
YMDNN : Date Code
RT9612BZQW
YMDNN : Date Code
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YMDNN : Date Code
17= : Product Code
16 : Product Code
16 YM
DNN
x : A or B
RT9612BGQW
16= : Product Code
16=YM
DNN
YMDNN : Date Code
RT9612xZSP
RT9612xZS : Product Number
RT9612x
ZSYMDNN
x : A or B
17 : Product Code
17 YM
DNN
YMDNN : Date Code
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Typical Application Circuit
ATX_12V
VIN
C6
1000µF
x3
RT9612A/B
ATX_12V
R1
10
BOOT
4 VCC
C1
1µF
UGATE
PWM
2
PHASE
8
LGATE
GND
6
C2
1µF
R3
2.2
L1
1µH
Q1
7
NC
PWM
R2
1
5
VCORE
R4
0
+
3
1
C7
10µF
x4
R5
2.2
Q2
C4
2200µF
x2
C3
3.3nF
C5
10µF
x2
Timing Diagram
PWM
tpdlLGATE
LGATE
90%
tpdlUGATE
1.5V
1.5V
1.5V
90%
1.5V
UGATE
tpdhUGATE
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Function Pin Description
SOP-8
1
Pin No.
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad)/ Pin Name
WDFN-8EL 3x3
1
BOOT
Pin Function
Floating Bootstrap Supply pin for Upper Gate Drive.
2
2
PWM
Input PWM Signal for Controlling the Driver.
3
3
NC
No Internal Connection.
4
4
VCC
12V Supply Voltage.
5
5
LGATE
6
6,
9 (Exposed Pad)
7
7
PHASE
8
8
UGATE
GND
Lower Gate Driver Output. Connect this pin to gate of low side
power N-MOSFET.
Ground. The exposed pad must be soldered to a large PCB
and connected to GND for maximum power dissipation.
Connect this pin to the source of the high side MOSFET and
the drain of the low side MOSFET.
Upper Gate Drive Output. Connect this pin to gate of high side
power N-MOSFET.
Function Block Diagram
VCC
Internal
3.6V
POR
Bootstrap
Control
15k
BOOT
Tri-State
Detect
PWM
Shoot-Through
Protection
UGATE
15k
12k
Turn Off
Detection
PHASE
12k
VCC
Shoot-Through
Protection
LGATE
12k
GND
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
Supply Voltage, VCC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3V to 15V
BOOT to PHASE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3V to 15V
PHASE to GND
DC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −5V to 15V
< 200ns ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ −10V to 30V
LGATE
DC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (GND − 0.3V) to (VCC + 0.3V)
< 200ns ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ −2V to (VCC + 0.3V)
UGATE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (VPHASE − 0.3V) to (VBOOT + 0.3V)
< 200ns ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (VPHASE − 2V) to (VBOOT + 0.3V)
PWM Input Voltage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (GND − 0.3V) to 7V
Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
SOP-8 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.833W
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.333W
WDFN-8EL 3x3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.429W
Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
SOP-8, θJA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 120°C/W
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad), θJA ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75°C/W
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad), θJC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15°C/W
WDFN-8EL 3x3, θJA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70°C/W
WDFN-8EL 3x3, θJC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8.2°C/W
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ---------------------------------------------------------- 260°C
Junction Temperature -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 150°C
Storage Temperature Range ----------------------------------------------------------------------- −65°C to 150°C
ESD Susceptibility (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Model) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2kV
Recommended Operating Conditions
(Note 4)
Supply Voltage, VCC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12V ± 10%
Junction Temperature Range ----------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
Ambient Temperature Range ----------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 85°C
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Electrical Characteristics
(VCC = 12V, TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
4.5
--
13.5
V
Power Supply Voltage
VCC
Power Supply Current
IVCC
VBOOT = 12V, PWM = 0V
--
1.2
--
mA
POR Threshold
VPOR
VCC Rising
3
4
4.4
V
Hysteresis
VCCh_ys
--
0.5
--
V
--
300
--
μA
1.6
1.8
2
V
Power On Reset
PWM Input
Maximum Input Current
IPWM
PWM = 0V or 5V
PWM Floating Voltage
VPWM_fl
VCC = 12V
PWM Rising Threshold
VPWM_rth
2.8
--
--
V
PWM Falling Threshold
VPWM_fth
--
--
0.8
V
Timing
UGATE Rise Time
tUGATEr
VCC = 12V, 3nF Load
--
25
--
ns
UGATE Fall Time
tUGATEf
VCC = 12V, 3nF Load
--
12
--
ns
LGATE Rise Time
tLGATEr
VCC = 12V, 3nF Load
--
24
--
ns
LGATE Fall Time
tLGATEf
VCC = 12V, 3nF Load
--
10
--
ns
tUGATEpdh
VBOOT − VPHASE = 12V
See Timing Diagram
---
22
60
---
--
22
--
--
20
--
--
8
--
RT9612A
RT9612B
tUGATEpdl
Propagation Delay
RT9612A/B
tLGATEpdh
tLGATEpdl
See Timing Diagram
ns
Output
UGATE Drive Source
IUGATE_sr
VBOOT − VPHASE = 12V
VUGATE − VPHASE = 12V
--
2
--
A
UGATE Drive Sink
RUGATE_sk
VBOOT − VPHASE = 12V
--
1.4
--
Ω
LGATE Drive Source
ILGATE_sr
VCC = 12V , VLGATE = 2V
--
2.2
--
A
LGATE Drive Sink
RLGATE_sk
VCC = 12V
--
1.1
--
Ω
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 high effective thermal conductivity four-layer test board per JEDEC 51-7. θJC is
measured at the exposed pad 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.
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Typical Operating Characteristics
PWM Rising Edge
PWM Falling Edge
UGATE
(20V/Div)
PHASE
(20V/Div)
UGATE
(20V/Div)
PHASE
(20V/Div)
LGATE
(10V/Div)
LGATE
(10V/Div)
PWM
(5V/Div)
PWM
(5V/Div)
VIN = 12V, No Load
VIN = 12V, No Load
Time (20ns/Div)
Time (20ns/Div)
Dead Time
Dead Time
UGATE
UGATE
PHASE
PHASE
LGATE
(5V/Div)
(5V/Div)
LGATE
VIN = 12V, PWM Rising, No Load
VIN = 12V, PWM Falling, No Load
Time (20ns/Div)
Time (20ns/Div)
Dead Time
Dead Time
UGATE
UGATE
PHASE
PHASE
LGATE
(5V/Div)
(5V/Div)
VIN = 12V, PWM Rising, Full Load
Time (20ns/Div)
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VIN = 12V, PWM Falling, Full Load
Time (20ns/Div)
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Short Pulse
PHASE
UGATE
LGATE
(5V/Div)
VIN = 12V, Start Up
Time (20ns/Div)
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Application Information
The RT9612A/B is a High frequency, synchronous rectified,
single phase dual MOSFET driver containing Richtek's
advanced MOSFET driver technologies. The RT9612A/B
is designed to be able to adapt from normal MOSFET
driving applications to high performance CPU VR driving
capabilities. The RT9612A/B can be utilized under both
VCC = 5V or VCC = 12V applications which may happen in
different fields of electronics application circuits. In the
efficiency point of view, higher VCC equals higher driving
voltage of UG/LG which may result in higher switching
loss and lower conduction loss of power MOSFETs. The
choice of VCC = 12V or VCC = 5V can be a tradeoff to
optimize system efficiency.
The RT9612A/B are designed to drive both high side and
low side N-MOSFET through external input PWM control
signal. It has power on protection function which held
UGATE and LGATE low before the VCC voltage rises to
higher than rising threshold voltage. After the initialization,
the PWM signal takes the control. The rising PWM signal
first forces the LGATE signal turns low then UGATE signal
is allowed to go high just after a non-overlapping time to
avoid shoot through current. The falling of PWM signal
first forces UGATE to go low. When UGATE and PHASE
signal reach a predetermined low level, LGATE signal is
allowed to turn high.
The PWM signal is acted as “ High” if the signal is above
the rising threshold and acted as “ Low” if the signal is
below the falling threshold. Any signal level enters and
remains within the shutdown window is considered as “ tristate” , the output drivers are disabled and both MOSFET
gates are pulled and held low. If the PWM signal is left
floating, the pin will be kept around 1.8V by the internal
divider and provide the PWM controller with a recognizable
level.
The RT9612A/B builds in an internal bootstrap power switch
to replace external bootstrap diode, and this can facilitate
PCB design and reduce total BOM cost of the system.
Hence, no external bootstrap diode is required in real
applications.
The difference of the RT9612A and the RT9612B is the
propagation delay, t UGATEpdh . The RT9612B has
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comparatively large tUGATEpdh to further prevent from shoot
through when high side power MOSFETs are going to be
turned on. The long propagation delay of the RT9612B
sacrifices efficiency for compromise of system safety.
Hence, the RT9612A is usually recommended to be
utilized in performance oriented applications, such as high
power density CPU VR or GPU VR.
Non-overlap Control
To prevent the overlap of the gate drives during the UGATE
pull low and the LGATE pull high, the non-overlap circuit
monitors the voltages at the PHASE node and high side
gate drive (UGATE-PHASE). When the PWM input signal
goes low, UGATE begins to pull low (after propagation
delay). Before LGATE can pull high, the non-overlap
protection circuit ensures that the monitored voltages have
gone below 1.1V. Once the monitored voltages fall below
1.1V, LGATE begins to turn high. For short pulse condition,
if the PHASE pin had not gone high after LGATE pulls
low, the LGATE has to wait for 200ns before pull high. By
waiting for the voltages of the PHASE pin and high side
gate drive to fall below 1.1V, the non-overlap protection
circuit ensures that UGATE is low before LGATE pulls
high.
Also to prevent the overlap of the gate drives during LGATE
pull low and UGATE pull high, the non-overlap circuit
monitors the LGATE voltage. When LGATE go below 1.1V,
UGATE is allowed to go high.
Driving Power MOSFETs
The DC input impedance of the power MOSFET is
extremely high. When Vgs1 or Vgs2 is at 12V or 5V, the
gate draws the current only for few nano-amperes. Thus
once the gate has been driven up to “ ON” level, the
current could be negligible.
However, the capacitance at the gate to source terminal
should be considered. It requires relatively large currents
to drive the gate up and down 12V (or 5V) rapidly. It is
also required to switch drain current on and off with the
required speed. The required gate drive currents are
calculated as follows.
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low side is turned on. From Figure 1, the body diode “ D2”
will be turned on before high side MOSFETs turn on.
D1
d1
L
s1
VIN
VOUT
Cgd2
Igs1
Igd1
Ig1
g1
d2
Ig2 Igd2
g2
D2
Igs2
Cgs2
Igd2 = Cgd2
s2
GND
Vg1
VPHASE +12V
t
Vg2
dV
12
= Cgd1
(3)
dt
tr1
Before the low side MOSFET is turned on, the Cgd2 have
been charged to VIN. Thus, as Cgd2 reverses its polarity
and g2 is charged up to 12V, the required current is
Igd1 = Cgd1
Cgs1
Cgd1
Igs2 =
t
(4)
It is helpful to calculate these currents in a typical case.
Assume a synchronous rectified buck converter, input
voltage VIN = 12V, Vg1 = Vg2 = 12V. The high side
MOSFET is PHB83N03LT whose C iss = 1660pF,
Crss = 380pF, and tr = 14ns. The low side MOSFET is
PHB95N03LT whose Ciss = 2200pF, Crss = 500pF and
tr = 30ns, from the equation (1) and (2) we can obtain
Igs1 =
12V
dV
Vi + 12
= Cgd2
dt
tr2
1660 x 10-12 x 12
14 x 10-9
2200 x 10-12 x 12
30 x 10-9
= 1.428
= 0.88
(A)
(A)
(5)
(6)
Figure 1. Equivalent Circuit and Associated Waveforms
from equation. (3) and (4)
In Figure 1, the current Ig1 and Ig2 are required to move the
gate up to 12V. The operation consists of charging Cgd1,
Cgd2 , Cgs1 and Cgs2. Cgs1 and Cgs2 are the capacitors from
gate to source of the high side and the low side power
MOSFETs, respectively. In general data sheets, the Cgs1
and C gs2 are referred as “ Ciss” which are the input
capacitors. Cgd1 and Cgd2 are the capacitors from gate to
drain of the high side and the low side power MOSFETs,
respectively and referred to the data sheets as “ Crss” the
reverse transfer capacitance. For example, tr1 and tr2 are
the rising time of the high side and the low side power
MOSFETs respectively, the required current Igs1 and Igs2,
are shown as below :
Igs1 = Cgs1
Igs2 = Cgs1
dVg1
dt
dVg2
dt
=
=
Cgs1 x 12
(2)
tr2
Before driving the gate of the high side MOSFET up to
12V (or 5V), the low side MOSFET has to be off; and the
high side MOSFET will be turned off before the
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Igd2 =
380 x 10-12 x 12
14 x 10-9
= 0.326 (A)
(7)
500 x 10-12 x (12+12 )
= 0.4 (A)
(8)
30 x 10-9
the total current required from the gate driving source can
be calculated as following equations.
Ig1 = Igs1 + Igd1 = (1.428 + 0.326 ) = 1.754 (A)
Ig2 = Igs2 + Igd2 = ( 0.88 + 0.4 ) = 1.28 (A)
(9)
(10)
By a similar calculation, we can also get the sink current
required from the turned off MOSFET.
Select the Bootstrap Capacitor
(1)
tr1
Cgs1 x 12
Igd1 =
Figure 2 shows part of the bootstrap circuit of the
RT9612A/B. The VCB (the voltage difference between
BOOT and PHASE on RT9612A/B) provides a voltage to
the gate of the high side power MOSFET. This supply
needs to be ensured that the MOSFET can be driven. For
this, the capacitance CB has to be selected properly. It is
determined by following constraints.
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Figure 4 shows the power dissipation of the RT9612A/B
as a function of frequency and load capacitance. The value
of CU and CL are the same and the frequency is varied
VIN
BOOT
UGATE
CB
PHASE
+
from 100kHz to 1MHz.
VCB
-
Power Dissipation vs. Frequency
1000
VCC
GND
Figure 2. Part of Bootstrap Circuit of RT9612A/B
In practice, a low value capacitor CB will lead to the over
charging that could damage the IC. Therefore, to minimize
the risk of overcharging and to reduce the ripple on VCB,
the bootstrap capacitor should not be smaller than 0.1μF,
and the larger the better. In general design, using 1μF can
provide better performance. At least one low-ESR capacitor
should be used to provide good local de-coupling. It is
recommended to adopt a ceramic or tantalum capacitor.
Power Dissipation
To prevent driving the IC beyond the maximum
recommended operating junction temperature of 125°C,
it is necessary to calculate the power dissipation
appropriately. This dissipation is a function of switching
frequency and total gate charge of the selected MOSFET.
Figure 3 shows the power dissipation test circuit. CL and
C U are the UGATE and LGATE load capacitors,
respectively. The bootstrap capacitor value is 1μF.
CBOOT
1µF
10
Power Dissipation (mW)
900
LGATE
CU = CL = 3nF
800
700
600
CU = CL = 2nF
500
400
300
CU = CL = 1nF
200
100
0
0
200
400
600
800
1000
Frequency (kHz)
Figure 4. Power Dissipation vs. Frequency
The operating junction temperature can be calculated from
the power dissipation curves (Figure 4). Assume
VCC = 12V, operating frequency is 200kHz and CU = CL =
1nF which emulate the input capacitances of the high side
and low side power MOSFETs. From Figure 4, the power
dissipation is 100mW. Thus, for example, with the SOP8 package, the package thermal resistance θJA is 120°C/
W. The operating junction temperature is then calculated
as :
TJ = (120°C/W x 100mW) + 25°C = 37°C
(11)
where the ambient temperature is 25°C.
12V
12V
Thermal Considerations
BOOT
VCC
2N7002
UGATE
1µF
CU
3nF
RT9612A/B
PHASE
2N7002
PWM
PWN
LGATE
GND
20
CL
3nF
Figure 3. Test Circuit
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For recommended operating condition specifications, the
maximum junction temperature is 125°C. The junction to
ambient thermal resistance, θJA, is layout dependent. For
SOP-8 packages, the thermal resistance, θ JA , is
120°C/W on a standard JEDEC 51-7 four-layer thermal
test board. For SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) packages, the
thermal resistance, θJA, is 75°C/W on a standard JEDEC
51-7 four-layer thermal test board. For WDFN-8EL 3x3
packages, the thermal resistance, θJA, is 70°C/W on a
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standard JEDEC 51-7 four-layer thermal test board. The
maximum power dissipation at TA = 25°C can be calculated
by the following formulas :
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (120°C/W) = 0.833W for
SOP-8 package
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (75°C/W) = 1.333W for
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) package
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (70°C/W) = 1.429W for
WDFN-8EL 3x3 package
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
Four-Layer PCB
Figure 6 shows the schematic circuit of a synchronous
buck converter to implement the RT9612A/B. The
converter operates from 5V to 12V of input Voltage.
When layout the PCB, it should be very careful. The power
circuit section is the most critical one. If not configured
properly, it will generate a large amount of EMI. The
junction of Q1, Q2, L2 should be very close.
Next, the trace from UGATE, and LGATE should also be
short to decrease the noise of the driver output signals.
PHASE signals from the junction of the power MOSFET,
carrying the large gate drive current pulses, should be as
heavy as the gate drive trace. The bypass capacitor C4
should be connected to GND directly. Furthermore, the
bootstrap capacitors (CB) should always be placed as close
to the pins of the IC as possible.
VIN
12V
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad)
L1
12V
+
C1
SOP-8
C2
1
BOOT
WDFN-8EL 3x3
R1
VCC
CB
7
PHB83N03LT
PHASE
C3
0
25
50
75
100
125
Q2
4
C4
UGATE
PHB95N03LT 5 LGATE
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8
Q1
L2
VCORE
+
Maximum Power Dissipation (W)1
The maximum power dissipation depends on the operating
ambient temperature for fixed T J(MAX) and thermal
resistance, θJA. The derating curves in Figure 5 allow the
designer to see the effect of rising ambient temperature
on the maximum power dissipation.
Layout Consideration
PWM
GND
2
PWM
6
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Figure 5. Derating Curve of Maximum Power Dissipation
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Figure 6. Synchronous Buck Converter Circuit
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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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H
A
M
EXPOSED THERMAL PAD
(Bottom of Package)
Y
J
X
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
4.000
0.150
0.157
C
1.346
1.753
0.053
0.069
D
0.330
0.510
0.013
0.020
F
1.194
1.346
0.047
0.053
H
0.170
0.254
0.007
0.010
I
0.000
0.152
0.000
0.006
J
5.791
6.200
0.228
0.244
M
0.406
1.270
0.016
0.050
X
2.000
2.300
0.079
0.091
Y
2.000
2.300
0.079
0.091
X
2.100
2.500
0.083
0.098
Y
3.000
3.500
0.118
0.138
Option 1
Option 2
8-Lead SOP (Exposed Pad) Plastic Package
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D
L
E
E2
1
e
SEE DETAIL A
b
2
1
2
1
A
A1
A3
DETAIL A
Pin #1 ID and Tie Bar Mark Options
Note : The configuration of the Pin #1 identifier is optional,
but must be located within the zone indicated.
Dimensions In Millimeters
Dimensions In Inches
Symbol
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
0.180
0.300
0.007
0.012
D
2.950
3.050
0.116
0.120
D2
2.200
2.700
0.087
0.106
E
2.950
3.050
0.116
0.120
E2
1.450
1.750
0.057
0.069
e
0.500
L
0.350
0.020
0.450
0.014
0.018
W-Type 8EL DFN 3x3 Package (0.5mm Lead Pitch)
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