RY8122
18V 2A 500KHz Synchronous Step-Down Regulator
Features
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Wide 4V to 18V Operating Input Range
2A Continuous Output Current
500kHz Switching Frequency
Short Protection with Hiccup-Mode
Built-in Over Current Limit
Built-in Over Voltage Protection
Internal Power-Save Mode (PFM/PWM)
Internal Soft-Start
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110mΩ/70mΩ Low RDS(ON) Internal Power
MOSFETs
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Output Adjustable from 0.8V
No Schottky Diode Required
Integrated internal compensation
Thermal Shutdown
Available in SOT23-6 Package
-40°C to +85°C Temperature Range
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Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
Portable Media Player (PMP)
Cable Modem / XDSL
General Purposes
Applications
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Digital Set-top Box (STB)
Tablet Personal Computer (Pad)
Flat-Panel Television and Monitor
Wi-Fi Router / AP
General Description
The RY8122 is a high frequency, synchronous, rectified, step-down, switch-mode converter with internal power
MOSFETs. It offers a very compact solution to achieve a 3A peak output current over a wide input supply range,
with excellent load and line regulation.
The RY8122 requires a minimal number of readily available, external components and is available in a space saving
SOT23-6 package.
Typical Application Circuit
C1
BS
VIN
IN
L1
VOUT
SW
R1
CFF
COUT
Opt.
CIN
ON/
OFF
EN
FB
GND
R2
Basic Application Circuit
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Pin Description
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
GND
1
6
BS
SW
2
5
EN
IN
3
4
FB
SOT23-6
Top Marking: BFYLL (device code: BF, Y=year code, LL= lot number code)
Pin Description
Pin
Name
Function
1
GND
GROUND Pin
2
SW
Switching Pin
3
IN
Power Supply Pin
4
FB
Adjustable Version Feedback input. Connect FB to the center point of the external
resistor divider
5
EN
Drive this pin to a logic-high to enable the IC. Drive to a logic-low to disable the IC
and enter micro-power shutdown mode.
6
BS
Bootstrap. A capacitor connected between SW and BS pins is required to form a
floating supply across the high-side switch driver.
Order Information
Marking
Part No.
Model
Description
Package
T/R Qty
BFYLL
70301032
RY8122
RY8122 Buck, 4-18V, 2A, 500KHz, VFB
0.8V, SOT23-6
SOT23-6
3000PCS
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
VIN, EN, Voltage …………………... -0.3V to 21V VSW Voltage ...………………...…...…. -0.3V to (VIN+0.5V)
VFB Voltages ...………………………… -0.3 to 6V VBS Voltage …...………………...... (Vsw-0.3) to (Vsw+5V)
Operating Temperature Range …...-40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature Range ………………. -65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10s) ……... +300°C Junction Temperature……….………………...….…+150°C
θJA ……….……...……….…………........170°C/W ESD (Human Body Made) HMB……………...……….2KV
θJC ……….……...……………...……......110°C/W ESD (Machine Made) MM…………………………... 200V
Note1: Exceeding these ratings may damage the device.
Note2: The device is not guaranteed to function outside of its operating conditions.
Electrical Characteristics
VIN =12V, TA = +25ºC, unless otherwise noted.
Parameter
Test Conditions
Input Voltage Range
Min
Typ.
4
Max
Unit
18
V
Supply Current in Operation
VEN=3.0V, VFB=1.1V
20
mA
Supply Current in Shutdown
VEN =0 or EN = GND
10
uA
Regulated Feedback Voltage
TA = 25°C
0.824
V
0.776
0.8
High-Side Switch On-Resistance
70
mΩ
Low-Side Switch On-Resistance
50
mΩ
High-Side Switch Leakage Current
VEN=0V, VSW=0V
Upper Switch Current Limit
Minimum Duty Cycle
10
uA
3
A
500
kHz
92
%
Minimum On-Time
60
nS
Minimum Off-Time
90
nS
VEN=2V
1
uA
VEN=0V
0
uA
Oscillation Frequency
Maximum Duty Cycle
EN Input Current
VFB=0.80V
VIN Under-Voltage Lockout
Threshold-Hysteresis
INUVTH
VIN Under-Voltage Lockout
Threshold-Hysteresis
INUVHYS
EN up Threshold
VEN-Rising
3.5
3.9
200
1.05
1.15
V
mV
1.25
V
EN Threshold Hysteresis
140
mV
Soft Start
1.2
mS
Thermal Shutdown
160
℃
Thermal Hysteresis
20
℃
Note3: MOSFET on-resistance specifications are guaranteed by correlation to wafer level measurements.
Note4: Thermal shutdown specifications are guaranteed by correlation to the design and characteristics analysis.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Note (1): Performance waveforms are tested on the evaluation board.
Note (2): VIN =12V, VOUT=3.3V, TA = +25ºC, unless otherwise noted.
Efficiency vs Load Current
Load Regulation
Line Regulation
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 3.3V
Output Ripple Voltage
Output Ripple Voltage
Output Ripple Voltage
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 0A
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 1.0A
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 2.0A
Loop Response
Hiccup with Output Short
Short Circuit Entry
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 1.0A-2.0A
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V
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Short Circuit Recovery
Enable Startup at No Load
Enable Shutdown at No Load
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 0A
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 0A
Enable Startup at Full Load
Enable Shutdown at Full Load
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 2.0A
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 2.0A
Power Up at No Load
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 0A
Power Up at Full Load
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 2.0A
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Functional Block Diagram
IN
+
RSEN
VCC REGULATOR
-
VCC
CURRENT SENSE
AMPLIFIER
BOOST
REGULATOR
BS
OSCILLATOR
HS
DRIVER
+
COMPARATOR
-
SW
VCC
REFERENCE
EN
ON TIME CONTROL
CURRENT LIMIT
COMPARATOR
1pF
1M
56pF
LOGI C CONTROL
400k
LS
DRIVER
+
+
FB
GND
ERROR AMPLIFIER
Figure 2. RY8122 Block Diagram
Functions Description
Internal Regulator
The RY8122 is a current mode step down DC/DC converter that provides excellent transient response with no extra
external compensation components. This device contains an internal, low resistance, high voltage power MOSFET,
and operates at a high 500KHz operating frequency to ensure a compact, high efficiency design with excellent AC
and DC performance.
Error Amplifier
The error amplifier compares the FB pin voltage with the internal FB reference (VFB) and outputs a current
proportional to the difference between the two. This output current is then used to charge or discharge the internal
compensation network, which is used to control the power MOSFET current. The optimized internal compensation
network minimizes the external component counts and simplifies the control loop design.
Internal Soft-Start
The soft-start is implemented to prevent the converter output voltage from overshooting during startup. When the
chip starts, the internal circuitry generates a soft-start voltage (SS) ramping up from 0V to 0.8V. When it is lower
than the internal reference (REF), SS overrides REF so the error amplifier uses SS as the reference. When SS is
higher than REF, REF regains control. The SS time is internally max to 1.2ms.
Over Current Protection & Hiccup
The RY8122 has cycle-by-cycle over current limit when the inductor current peak value exceeds the set current
limit threshold. Meanwhile, output voltage starts to drop until FB is below the Under-Voltage (UV) threshold,
typically 25% below the reference. Once a UV is triggered, the RY8122 enters hiccup mode to periodically restart
the part. This protection mode is especially useful when the output is dead-short to ground. The average short circuit
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current is greatly reduced to alleviate the thermal issue and to protect the regulator. The RY8122 exits the hiccup
mode once the over current condition is removed.
Startup and Shutdown
If both VIN and EN are higher than their appropriate thresholds, the chip starts. The reference block starts first,
generating stable reference voltage and currents, and then the internal regulator is enabled. The regulator provides
stable supply for the remaining circuitries. Three events can shut down the chip: EN low, VIN low and thermal
shutdown. In the shutdown procedure, the signaling path is first blocked to avoid any fault triggering. The comp
voltage and the internal supply rail are then pulled down. The floating driver is not subject to this shutdown
command.
Applications Information
Setting the Output Voltage
RY8122 require an input capacitor, an output capacitor and an inductor. These components are critical to the
performance of the device. RY8122 are internally compensated and do not require external components to achieve
stable operation. The output voltage can be programmed by resistor divider.
𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 = 𝑉𝐹𝐵 ×
𝑅1 + 𝑅2
𝑅2
VOUT(V)
R1(KΩ)
R2(KΩ)
L1(μH)
C1(nF)
CIN(μF)
COUT(μF)
CFF(pF) Opt.
1.0
2.50
10
1.5
22-100
22
22×2
100-220
1.05
3.13
10
1.5
22-100
22
22×2
100-220
1.2
5.00
10
1.5
22-100
22
22×2
100-220
1.5
8.75
10
1.5
22-100
22
22×2
100-220
1.8
12.50
10
2.2
22-100
22
22×2
100-220
2.5
21.25
10
2.2
22-100
22
22×2
100-220
3.3
31.25
10
3.3
22-100
22
22×2
100-220
5.0
52.50
10
4.7
22-100
22
22×2
100-220
Selecting the Inductor
The recommended inductor values are shown in the Application Diagram. It is important to guarantee the inductor
core does not saturate during any foreseeable operational situation. The inductor should be rated to handle the peak
load current plus the ripple current: Care should be taken when reviewing the different saturation current ratings
that are specified by different manufacturers. Saturation current ratings are typically specified at 25°C, so ratings at
maximum ambient temperature of the application should be requested from the manufacturer.
𝐿=
𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 × (𝑉𝐼𝑁 − 𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 )
𝑉𝐼𝑁 × ∆𝐼𝐿 × 𝐹𝑂𝑆𝐶
Where ΔIL is the inductor ripple current. Choose inductor ripple current to be approximately 30% if the maximum
load current. The maximum inductor peak current is:
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𝐼𝐿(𝑀𝐴𝑋) = 𝐼𝐿𝑂𝐴𝐷 +
∆𝐼𝐿
2
Under light load conditions below 100mA, larger inductance is recommended for improved efficiency.
Selecting the Output Capacitor
Special attention should be paid when selecting these components. The DC bias of these capacitors can result in a
capacitance value that falls below the minimum value given in the recommended capacitor specifications table.
The ceramic capacitor’s actual capacitance can vary with temperature. The capacitor type X7R, which operates over
a temperature range of −55°C to +125°C, will only vary the capacitance to within ±15%. The capacitor type X5R
has a similar tolerance over a reduced temperature range of −55°C to +85°C. Many large value ceramic capacitors,
larger than 1uF are manufactured with Z5U or Y5V temperature characteristics. Their capacitance can drop by more
than 50% as the temperature varies from 25°C to 85°C. Therefore X5R or X7R is recommended over Z5U and Y5V
in applications where the ambient temperature will change significantly above or below 25°C.
Tantalum capacitors are less desirable than ceramic for use as output capacitors because they are more expensive
when comparing equivalent capacitance and voltage ratings in the 0.47uF to 44uF range. Another important
consideration is that tantalum capacitors have higher ESR values than equivalent size ceramics. This means that
while it may be possible to find a tantalum capacitor with an ESR value within the stable range, it would have to be
larger in capacitance (which means bigger and more costly) than a ceramic capacitor with the same ESR value. It
should also be noted that the ESR of a typical tantalum will increase about 2:1 as the temperature goes from 25°C
down to −40°C, so some guard band must be allowed.
PC Board Layout Consideration
PCB layout is very important to achieve stable operation. It is highly recommended to duplicate EVB layout for
optimum performance. If change is necessary, please follow these guidelines for reference.
1. Keep the path of switching current short and minimize the loop area formed by Input capacitor, high-side
MOSFET and low-side MOSFET.
2. Bypass ceramic capacitors are suggested to be put close to the Vin Pin.
3. Ensure all feedback connections are short and direct. Place the feedback resistors and compensation
components as close to the chip as possible.
4. VOUT, SW away from sensitive analog areas such as FB.
5. Connect IN, SW, and especially GND respectively to a large copper area to cool the chip to improve thermal
performance and long-term reliability.
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Package Description
SOT23-6
2.80
3.00
0.95
BSC
0.60
TYP
1.20
TYP
EXAMPLE
TOP MARK
AAAAA
1.50
2.60
1.70
3.00
2.60
TYP
PIN 1
TOP VIEW
RECOMMENDED PAD LAYOUT
GAUGE PLANE
0.25 BSC
0.90
1. 30
1.45 MAX
SEATING PLANE
0.30
0.50
0.95 BSC
FRONT VIEW
0.00
0.15
0°~8°
0.30
0.55
0.09
0.20
SIDE VIEW
NOTE:
1. CONTRO L DI MENSION IS IN INCHES. DIMENSION I N BRACKET IS IN MILLIMETERS.
2. PACKAG E LENGTH DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS.
3. PACKAG E WIDTH DO ES NOT INCLUDE I NTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
4. LEAD COPLANARITY (BO TTO M O F LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0. 004" INCHES MAX.
5. DRAWING CONFORMS TO JEDEC MS-012, VARIATION BA.
6. DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE.
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