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RT9624A
Single Phase Synchronous Rectified Buck MOSFET Driver
General Description
Features
The RT9624A is a high frequency, synchronous rectified,
single phase MOSFET driver designed for normal MOSFET
driving applications and high performance CPU VR driving
capabilities.
Drive Two N-MOSFETs
Shoot Through Protection
Embedded Bootstrap Diode
Support High Switching Frequency
Fast Output Rising Time
Tri-State PWM Input for Output Shutdown
Enable Control
Small SOP-8, SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) and 8-Lead
WDFN Packages
RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
The RT9624A can be supplied from 4.5V to 13.2V. The
applicable power stage VIN range is from 5V to 24V. The
RT9624A also builds in an internal power switch to replace
external bootstrap diode.
The RT9624A can support switching frequency efficiently
up to 500kHz. The RT9624A has both the UGATE and
LGATE driving circuits for synchronous rectified DC/DC
converter applications. The shoot through protection
mechanism is designed to prevent shoot through between
high side and low side power MOSFETs. The RT9624A
has tri-state PWM input with shutdown and EN input
shutdown functions, which can force driver to output low
UGATE and LGATE signals.
Applications
Core Voltage Supplies for Desktop, Motherboard CPU
High Frequency Low Profile DC/DC Converters
High Current Low Voltage DC/DC Converters
Core Voltage Supplies for GFX Card
The RT9624A comes in a small footprint with 8-pin
packages. The choice of package types includes SOP-8,
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) and WDFN-8L 3x3.
Simplified Application Circuit
RT9624A
12V
R1
VCC
BOOT
UGATE
EN
PWM
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R3
Q1
L1
VOUT
PHASE
R4
LGATE
GND
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R5
Q2
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PWM
Controller
C5
CBOOT
C1
Chip Enable
VIN
R2
C3
C4
C2
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Ordering Information
Pin Configurations
(TOP VIEW)
RT9624A
Package Type
S : SOP-8
SP : SOP-8 (Exposed Pad-Option1)
QW : WDFN-8L 3x3 (W-Type)
BOOT
8
UGATE
PWM
2
7
PHASE
EN
VCC
3
6
GND
4
5
LGATE
Lead Plating System
Z : ECO (Ecological Element with
Halogen Free and Pb free)
8
BOOT
Note :
Richtek products are :
SOP-8
RoHS compliant and compatible with the current require-
PWM
2
EN
3
VCC
4
GND
UGATE
7
PHASE
6
GND
5
LGATE
9
ments of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
Marking Information
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad)
BOOT
PWM
EN
VCC
8
1
3
GND
6
4
9
5
2
7
UGATE
PHASE
GND
LGATE
RT9624AZS
RT9624AZS : Product Number
RT9624A
ZSYMDNN
WDFN-8L 3x3
YMDNN : Date Code
RT9624AZSP
RT9624AZSP : Product Number
RT9624A
ZSPYMDNN
YMDNN : Date Code
RT9624AZQW
00 : Product Code
00 YM
DNN
YMDNN : Date Code
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Function Pin Description
Pin No.
Pin Name
SOP-8
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) /
WDFN-8L 3x3
1
1
BOOT
2
2
PWM
3
3
EN
4
4
VCC
5
5
LGATE
6
6,
9 (Exposed Pad)
7
7
PHASE
8
8
UGATE
GND
Pin Function
Bootstrap Supply for High Side Gate Drive.
PWM Signal Input. Connect this pin to the PWM output of the
controller.
Chip Enable (Active High). When this pin is low, both UGATE
and LGATE are driven to low.
Supply Voltage Input.
Low Side Gate Driver Output. Connect this pin to the 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 N-MOSFET
and the Drain of the low side N-MOSFET.
High Side Gate Drive Output. Connect this pin to the Gate of
high side power N-MOSFET.
Function Block Diagram
Internal
VDD
PWM
EN
VCC
Enable
Detect
POR
Bootstrap
Control
BOOT
Tri-State
Detect
Shoot-Through
Protection
UGATE
Turn Off
Detection
PHASE
VCC
Shoot-Through
Protection
LGATE
GND
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RT9624A
Operation
POR (Power On Reset)
Bootstrap Control
POR block detects the voltage the VCC pin. When the
VCC pin voltage is higher than POR rising threshold, POR
block output is high. POR output is low when VCC is not
higher than POR rising threshold. When the POR block
output is high, UGATE and LGATE can be controlled by
PWM input voltage. If the POR block output is low, both
UGATE and LGATE will be pulled to low.
Bootstrap control block controls the integrated bootstrap
switch. When LGATE is high (low side MOSFET is turned
on), the bootstrap switch is turned on to charge the
bootstrap capacitor connected to BOOT pin. When LGATE
is low (low side MOSFET is turned off), the bootstrap switch
is turned off to disconnect VCC pin and BOOT pin.
Turn-Off Detection
Enable Detect
When EN pin input voltage is higher/lower than EN rising
threshold, MOSFET driver is enabled/disabled. When the
EN input and POR output are high, UGATE and LGATE
can be controlled by PWM input voltage. When EN input
is low, both UGATE and LGATE are pulled to low.
Turn-off detection block detects whether high side
MOSFET is turned off by monitoring PHASE pin voltage.
To avoid shoot through between high side and low side
MOSFETs, low side MOSFET can be turned on only after
high side MOSFET is effectively turned off.
Shoot-Through Protection
Tri-State Detect
When both POR block output and EN pin voltages are
high, UGATE and LGATE can be controlled by PWM input.
There are three PWM input modes, which are high, low,
and shutdown state. If PWM input is within the shutdown
window, both UGATE and LGATE output are low. When
PWM input is higher than its rising threshold, UGATE is
high and LGATE is low. When PWM input is lower than
its falling threshold, UGATE is low and LGATE is high.
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Shoot-through protection block implements the dead time
when both high side and low side MOSFETs are turned
off. With shoot-through protection block, high side and
low side MOSFET are never turned on simultaneously.
Thus, shoot through between high side and low side
MOSFETs is prevented.
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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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3V to 30V
< 20ns --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −10V to 35V
LGATE to GND
DC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
< 20ns --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −2V to (VCC + 0.3V)
UGATE to GND
DC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (VPHASE − 0.3V) to (VBOOT + 0.3V)
< 20ns --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (VPHASE − 2V) to (VBOOT + 0.3V)
EN, PWM to GND ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ −0.3V to 7V
Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
SOP-8 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.833W
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.333W
WDFN-8L 3x3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.22W
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-8L 3x3, θJA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 31°C/W
WDFN-8L 3x3, θJC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8°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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.5V to 13.2V
Input Voltage, (VIN + VCC) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- < 35V
Junction Temperature Range ----------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
Ambient Temperature Range ----------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 85°C
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RT9624A
Electrical Characteristics
(VCC = 12V, TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
4.5
--
13.2
V
Power Supply
Power Supply Voltage
VCC
Power Supply Current
IVCC
VBOOT = 12V, PWM Input Floating
--
120
--
A
POR Rising Threshold
VPOR_r
VCC Rising
--
4
4.4
V
POR Falling Threshold
VPOR_ f
VCC Falling
3
3.5
--
V
Power On Reset (POR)
EN Input
EN Rising Threshold
VENH
--
1.3
1.6
V
EN Falling Threshold
VENL
0.7
1
--
V
PWM Input
Maximum Input Current
IPWM
PWM = 0V or 5V
--
160
--
A
PWM Floating Voltage
VPWM_fl
PWM = Open
--
1.8
--
V
PWM Rising Threshold
VPWM_rth
2.3
2.8
3.2
V
PWM Falling Threshold
VPWM_fth
0.7
1.1
1.4
V
Timing
UGATE Rising Time
tUGATEr
3nF Load
--
25
--
ns
UGATE Falling Time
tUGATEf
3nF Load
--
12
--
ns
LGATE Rising Time
tLGATEr
3nF Load
--
24
--
ns
LGATE Falling Time
tLGATEf
3nF Load
--
10
--
ns
tUGATEpdh
--
60
--
tUGATEpdl
VBOOT VPHASE = 12V
See Timing Diagram
--
22
--
tLGATEpdh
See Timing Diagram
--
30
--
tLGATEpdl
See Timing Diagram
--
8
--
UGATE Drive Source
RUGATE_sr
VBOOT VPHASE = 12V, ISource = 100mA
--
1.7
--
UGATE Drive Sink
RUGATE_sk
VBOOT VPHASE = 12V, ISink = 100mA
--
1.4
--
LGATE Drive Source
RLGATE_sr
I Source = 100mA
--
1.6
--
LGATE Drive Sink
RLGATE_sk
I Sink = 100mA
--
1.1
--
UGATE Propagation Delay
LGATE Propagation Delay
ns
ns
Output
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 Application Circuit
12V
RT9624A
R1
2.2
VCC
C1
1µF
Chip Enable
CBOOT
1µF R3
2.2
VOUT
PHASE
EN
PWM
C6
10µF
x4
C5
1000µF
x3
L1
1µH
Q1
UGATE
VIN
12V
R4
0
LGATE
GND
+
PWM
Controller
BOOT
R2
1
R5
2.2
Q2
C3
2200µF
x2
C2
3.3nF
C4
10µF
x2
Timing Diagram
PWM
tLGATEpdl
LGATE
90%
tUGATEpdl
1.5V
1.5V
1.5V
90%
1.5V
UGATE
tUGATEpdh
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RT9624A
Typical Operating Characteristics
Drive Enable
Drive Disable
UGATE
(50V/Div)
UGATE
(50V/Div)
PHASE
(20V/Div)
PHASE
(20V/Div)
LGATE
(20V/Div)
LGATE
(20V/Div)
EN
(10V/Div)
EN
(10V/Div)
VIN = 12V, No Load
VIN = 12V, No Load
Time (1μs/Div)
Time (1μs/Div)
PWM Rising Edge
PWM Falling Edge
PWM
(10V/Div)
PWM
(10V/Div)
UGATE
(20V/Div)
UGATE
(20V/Div)
LGATE
(10V/Div)
LGATE
(10V/Div)
PHASE
(10V/Div)
PHASE
(10V/Div)
Time (20ns/Div)
Time (20ns/Div)
Dead Time
Dead Time
UGATE
UGATE
PHASE
PHASE
LGATE
LGATE
(5V/Div)
(5V/Div)
Full Load
Full Load
Time (20ns/Div)
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Dead Time
Dead Time
UGATE
UGATE
PHASE
PHASE
LGATE
(5V/Div)
LGATE
(5V/Div)
No Load
Time (20ns/Div)
No Load
Time (20ns/Div)
Short Pulse
UGATE
LGATE
PHASE
(5V/Div)
UGATE − PHASE
No Load
Time (20ns/Div)
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Application Information
The RT9624A is a high frequency, synchronous rectified,
single phase dual MOSFET driver containing Richtek's
advanced MOSFET driver technologies. The RT9624A is
designed to be able to adapt from normal MOSFET driving
applications to high performance CPU VR driving
capabilities.
Supply Voltage and Power On Reset
The RT9624A can be utilized under both VCC = 5V or VCC
= 12V applications which may happen in different fields of
electronics application circuits. In terms of efficiency,
higher VCC equals higher driving voltage of UGATE/LGATE
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 RT9624A is 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.
Enable and Disable
The RT9624A includes an EN pin for sequence control.
When the EN pin rises above the VENH trip point, the
RT9624A begins a new initialization and follows the PWM
command to control the UGATE and LGATE. When the
EN pin falls below the VENL trip point, the RT9624A shuts
down and keeps UGATE and LGATE low.
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.
Internal Bootstrap Power Switch
The RT9624A 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.
Non-overlap Control
To prevent the overlap of the gate drivers 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 is pulled 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. By waiting for the
voltages of the PHASE pin and high side gate driver 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 drivers during
LGATE pull low and UGATE pull high, the non-overlap
circuit monitors the LGATE voltage. When LGATE goes
below 1.1V, UGATE goes high after propagation delay.
Tri-state PWM Input
Driving Power MOSFETs
After the initialization, the PWM signal takes the control.
The rising PWM signal first forces the LGATE signal to
turn 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 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.
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. When PWM signal level enters
and remains within the shutdown window, the output drivers
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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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d1
s1
VPHASE
VIN
L
VOUT
Cgs1
Cgd1
g1
Ig2 Igd2
g2
D2
Cgs2
Igd2 Cgd2
s2
GND
Vg1
VPHASE +12V
Igs1
12V
Igs2
t
Figure 1. Equivalent Circuit and Waveforms (VCC = 12V)
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 :
dVg1 Cgs1 x 12
(1)
Igs1 Cgs1
dt
tr1
dVg2
dt
Cgs1 x 12
(2)
tr2
Before driving the gate of the high side MOSFET up to
12V, the low side MOSFET has to be off; and the high
side MOSFET will be turned off before the low side is
turned on. From Figure 1, the body diode “ D2” will be
turned on before high side MOSFETs turn on.
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VIN 12
dV
Cgd2
dt
tr2
(4)
It is helpful to calculate these currents in a typical case.
Assume a synchronous rectified Buck converter, input
voltage VIN = 12V, Vgs1 = 12V, Vgs2 = 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
t
Igs2 Cgs1
(3)
been charged to VIN. Thus, as Cgd2 reverses its polarity
and g2 is charged up to 12V, the required current is
d2
Igs2
Vg2
dV
12
= Cgd1
dt
tr1
Before the low side MOSFET is turned on, the Cgd2 have
Cgd2
Igs1
Igd1
Ig1
Igd1 = Cgd1
1660 x 10-12 x 12
14 x 10-9
2200 x 10-12 x 12
30 x 10-9
1.428
0.88
(5)
(A)
(A)
(6)
from equation. (3) and (4)
Igd1
Igd2
380 x 10-12 x 12
14 x 10-9
0.326 (A)
500 x 10-12 x 12+12
30 x 10-9
(7)
0.4 (A)
(8)
the total current required from the gate driving source can
be calculated as the 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
Figure 2 shows part of the bootstrap circuit of the
RT9624A. The VCB (the voltage difference between BOOT
and PHASE on RT9624A) 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 CBOOT has to be selected properly. It is
determined by the following constraints.
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RT9624A
Figure 4 shows the power dissipation of the RT9624A as
a function of frequency and load capacitance when VCC =
VIN
BOOT
UGATE
CBOOT
PHASE
12V. The value of CU and CL are the same and the frequency
is varied from 100kHz to 1MHz.
+
VCB
-
Power Dissipation vs. Frequency
1000
VCC
GND
Figure 2. Part of Bootstrap Circuit of RT9624A
In practice, a low value capacitor CBOOT 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.
12V
BOOT
10
VCC
2N7002
UGATE
1µF
CU
3nF
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Chip Enable
PWM
PHASE
EN
PWN
2N7002
LGATE
GND
20
CL
3nF
Figure 3. Power Dissipation Test Circuit
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800
CU = CL = 3nF
700
600
CU = CL = 2nF
500
400
300
CU = CL = 1nF
200
100
VCC = 12V
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.
Thermal Considerations
CBOOT
1µF
12V
Power Dissipation (mW)
900
LGATE
For continuous operation, do not exceed absolute
maximum junction temperature. The maximum power
dissipation depends on the thermal resistance of the IC
package, PCB layout, rate of surrounding airflow, and
difference between junction and ambient temperature. The
maximum power dissipation can be calculated by the
following formula :
PD(MAX) = (TJ(MAX) − TA) / θJA
where TJ(MAX) is the maximum junction temperature, TA is
the ambient temperature, and θJA is the junction to ambient
thermal resistance.
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SOP-8 package, the thermal resistance, θJA, is 120°C/W
on a standard JEDEC 51-7 four-layer thermal test board.
For SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) package, the thermal
resistance, θJA, is 75°C/W on a standard JEDEC 51-7
four-layer thermal test board. For WDFN-8L 3x3 package,
the thermal resistance, θJA, is 31°C/W on a 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
P D(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (31°C/W) = 3.22W for
WDFN-8L 3x3 package
Four-Layer PCB
3.2
For the PCB layout, 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 location
of Q1, Q2, L1 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 C1
should be connected to GND directly. Furthermore, the
bootstrap capacitors (CBOOT) should always be placed as
close to the pins of the IC as possible.
VIN
12V
L2
12V
C5
C6
R1
BOOT
C1
Q1
L1
VCORE
UGATE
PHB83N03LT
PHASE
C3
Q2
2.8
VCC
CBOOT
+
Maximum Power Dissipation (W) 1
3.6
Figure 6 shows the schematic circuit of a synchronous
buck converter to implement the RT9624A. The converter
operates from 5V to 12V of input Voltage.
+
The maximum power dissipation depends on the operating
ambient temperature for fixed T J(MAX) and thermal
resistance, θJA. The derating curve in Figure 5 allow the
designer to see the effect of rising ambient temperature
on the maximum power dissipation.
Layout Consideration
PHB95N03LT
LGATE
RT9624A
For recommended operating condition specifications, the
maximum junction temperature is 125°C. The junction to
ambient thermal resistance, θJA, is layout dependent. For
PWM
EN
PWM
EN
GND
WDFN-8L 3x3
2.4
2.0
Figure 6. Synchronous Buck Converter Circuit
1.6
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad)
1.2
0.8
SOP-8
0.4
0.0
0
25
50
75
100
125
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Figure 5. Derating Curve of Maximum Power Dissipation
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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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D2
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
0.200
0.300
0.008
0.012
D
2.950
3.050
0.116
0.120
D2
2.100
2.350
0.083
0.093
E
2.950
3.050
0.116
0.120
E2
1.350
1.600
0.053
0.063
e
L
0.650
0.425
0.026
0.525
0.017
0.021
W-Type 8L DFN 3x3 Package
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