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RT2872
3A, 36V, Synchronous Step-Down Converter
General Description
Features
The RT2872 is a high efficiency, current-mode
synchronous step-down DC/DC converter that can deliver
up to 3A output current over a wide input voltage range
from 4.5V to 36V. The device integrates 105mΩ high-side
and 80mΩ low-side MOSFETs to achieve high conversion
efficiency. The current-mode control architecture supports
fast transient response and simple external compensation.
A cycle-by-cycle current limit function provides protection
against shorted output and an internal soft-start eliminates
input current surge during start-up. The RT2872 provides
complete protection functions such as input under-voltage
lockout, output under-voltage protection, over-current
protection and thermal shutdown.
The RT2872 is available in the thermal enhanced SOP-8
(Exposed Pad) package.
Applications
Ordering Information
RT2872
Package Type
SP: SOP-8 (Exposed Pad-Option 2)
Lead Plating System
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
Note :
Richtek products are :
RoHS compliant and compatible with the current requirements of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
4.5V to 36V Input Voltage Range
3A Output Current
Internal N-MOSFETs
Current Mode Control
Frequency Operation : 300kHz to 1MHz
Adjustable Output Voltage from 0.8V to 30V
High Efficiency Up to 95%
Stable with Low ESR Ceramic Output Capacitors
Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit
Input Under-Voltage Lockout
Output Under-Voltage Protection
Thermal Shutdown
AEC-Q100 Grade 3 Certification
RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
Point of Load Regulator in Distributed Power Systems
Digital Set Top Boxes
Broadband Communications
Vehicle Electronics
Automotive Audio, Navigation, and Information Systems
Enterprise Datacom Platforms Point of Load (POL)
Industrial Grade General Purpose Point of Load
Marking Information
RT2872GSP : Product Number
RT2872
GSPYMDNN
YMDNN : Date Code
Simplified Application Circuit
BOOT
VIN
VIN
CIN
RT2872
CB
L
SW
VOUT
R1
RT
GND
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COUT
FB
RT
CC
COMP
RC
R2
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Pin Configurations
(TOP VIEW)
8
SW
BOOT
2
EN
3
GND
4
GND
VIN
7
RT
6
COMP
5
FB
9
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad)
Functional Pin Description
Pin No.
Pin Name
Pin Function
1
SW
Switch Node. Connect to external L-C filter.
2
BOOT
Bootstrap Supply for the High-Side MOSFET. Connect a 100nF or greater
capacitor between the BOOT and SW pins.
3
EN
Enable Control Input. A logic-high enables the converter; a logic-low forces the
device into shutdown mode.
GND
Ground. The exposed pad must be soldered to a large PCB and connected to
GND for maximum thermal dissipation.
5
FB
Feedback Voltage Input. This pin is used to set the output voltage of the
converter to regulate to the desired value via an resistive divider.
6
COMP
Compensation Node. COMP is used to compensate the regulation control loop.
Connect a R-C network from the COMP to GND. In some cases, an additional
capacitor from COMP to GND is required.
7
RT
Switching Frequency Setting. Connect an external resistor to set the switching
frequency from 300kHz to 1MHz.
8
VIN
Power Input. The input voltage range is from 4.5V to 36V. Must bypass with a
suitable large ceramic capacitor at this pin.
4,
9 (Exposed Pad)
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Function Block Diagram
VIN
VCC
Internal
Regulator
Shutdown
Comparator
1.2V
Oscillator
VA VCC
+
-
5k
EN
Slope Comp
Foldback
Control
0.4V
Lockout
Comparator
+
1.7V
+
+
Current
Comparator
3.6V
0.8V
RT
RSENSE
VA
BOOT
UV
UV
Comparator
SS
Current Sense
Amplifier
+
-
S
Q
R
Q
SW
GND
+
+ EA
-
FB
Operation
The RT2872 is a constant frequency, current-mode
synchronous step-down converter. In normal operation,
the high-side N-MOSFET is turned on when the S-R latch
is set by the oscillator and is turned off when the current
comparator resets the S-R latch. While the high-side
N-MOSFET is turned off, the low-side N-MOSFET is turned
on to conduct the inductor current until next cycle begins.
COMP
side gate driver.
Enable
The converter is turned on when the EN pin is higher than
2V. When the EN pin is lower than 0.4V, the converter will
enter shutdown mode and reduce the supply current to
0.5μA.
Soft-Start (SS)
Error Amplifier
The error amplifier adjusts its output voltage by comparing
the feedback signal (VFB) with the internal 0.8V reference.
When the load current increases, it causes a drop in the
feedback voltage relative to the reference, and then the
error amplifier's output voltage rises to allow higher inductor
current to match the load current.
Oscillator
The oscillator frequency can be set by using an external
resister RT. Oscillator frequency range is from 300kHz to
1MHz.
1000
66876
=
29.405
1000
R
T k
0.22
fS kHz
Internal Regulator
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An internal current source charges an internal capacitor
to build a soft-start ramp voltage. The FB voltage will track
the internal ramp voltage during soft-start interval. The
typical soft-start time is 2ms.
UV Comparator
If the feedback voltage is lower than 0.4V, the UV
Comparator will go high to turn off the high-side MOSFET.
The output under voltage protection is designed to operate
in hiccup mode. When the UV condition is removed, the
converter will resume switching.
Thermal Shutdown
The over-temperature protection function will shut down
the switching operation when the junction temperature
exceeds 150°C. Once the junction temperature cools
down by approximately 20°C, the converter will
automatically resume switching.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
Supply Voltage, VIN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Switch Voltage, SW -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BOOT Pin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EN Pin (with REN (150kΩ to 600kΩ) to VIN) ----------------------------------------------------------------SW Voltage (t < 10ns) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EN Pin -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Other Pins ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad), θJA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOP-8 (Exposed Pad), θJC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------Junction Temperature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Storage Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ESD Susceptibility (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Model) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recommended Operating Conditions
−0.3V to 40V
−0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V)
−0.3V to 46.3V
−0.3V to 40V
−5V to 46.3V
−0.3V to 3.6V
−0.3V to 6V
2.041W
49°C/W
8°C/W
260°C
150°C
−65°C to 150°C
2kV
(Note 4)
Supply Input Voltage, VIN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.5V to 36V
Junction Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
Ambient Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 85°C
Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = 12V, CIN = 20μF, TA = −40°C to 85°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Shutdown Supply Current
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VEN = 0V
--
--
10
A
--
1
1.3
mA
0.784
0.8
0.816
V
Quiescent Current
IQ
VEN = 3V, VFB = 0.9V
Feedback Reference Voltage
VREF
4.5V VIN 36V
Switch
On-Resistance
High-Side
RDS(ON)1
--
105
190
Low-Side
RDS(ON)2
--
80
145
4.25
5
5.75
A
--
1.7
--
A
RT = 191k
264
300
336
RT = 113k
440
500
560
RT = 51k
880
1000
1120
High-Side Switch Current Limit
Range
UOC
Low-Side Switch Current Limit
Oscillation Frequency
From Drain to Source
fOSC1
m
kHz
Short-Circuit Oscillation
Frequency
fOSC2
VFB = 0V, RT = 113k
--
50
--
kHz
Maximum Duty Cycle
DMAX
VFB = 0.7V
--
95
--
%
Minimum On-Time
tON
--
100
120
ns
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Parameter
EN Input Voltage
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Logic-High
VIH
2
--
3.3
Logic-Low
VIL
--
--
0.4
3.7
4.2
4.5
V
VUVLO
--
250
--
mV
TSD
--
150
--
C
--
25
--
C
--
4.1
--
A/V
--
950
--
A/V
Input Under-Voltage Lockout
Threshold
Input Under-Voltage Lockout
Hysteresis
Thermal Shutdown Threshold
VUVLO
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
TSD
COMP to Current Sense
GCS
Trans-conductance
Error Amplifier Trans-conductance GEA
VIN Rising
ICOMP = 10A
V
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. The PCB copper area with exposed pad is 70mm2.
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
8
VIN
4.5V to 36V
VIN
RT2872
2
BOOT
CIN
10µF x 2
Enable
REN
SW 1
3
7
RT
113k
4, 9 (Exposed Pad)
CB
100nF
L
VOUT
R1
EN
FB 5
RT
GND
COMP
6
COUT
CC
RC
R2
Table 1. Suggested Component Values
VOUT (V)
R1 (k)
R2 (k)
RC (k)
L (H)
CC (nF)
COUT (F)
12
47
3.35
47
10
2.7
22 x 2
8
27
3
36
8.2
2.7
22 x 2
5
62
11.8
24
6.8
2.7
22 x 2
3.3
75
24
16
4.7
2.7
22 x 2
2.5
25.5
12
12
3.6
2.7
22 x 2
1.2
30
60
6.8
2.2
2.7
22 x 2
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Typical Operating Characteristics
Efficiency vs. Output Current
Reference Voltage vs. Input Voltage
100
0.810
90
0.808
VIN =
VIN =
VIN =
VIN =
VIN =
70
60
50
Reference Voltage (V)
Efficiency (%)
80
5V
12V
24V
30V
36V
40
30
20
0.805
0.803
0.800
0.798
0.795
0.793
10
VOUT = 3.3V, RT = 113k
VIN = 4.5V to 36V, IOUT = 0A, RT = 113k
0
0.790
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
Input Voltage (V)
Output Current (A)
Reference vs. Temperature
Output Voltage vs. Output Current
3.300
0.810
3.290
0.805
Output Voltage (V)
Reference Voltage (V)
3.295
0.800
VIN =
VIN =
VIN =
VIN =
0.795
4.5V
12V
24V
36V
3.285
3.280
VIN =
VIN =
VIN =
VIN =
VIN =
3.275
3.270
3.265
5V
12V
24V
30V
36V
3.260
VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 0A, RT = 113k
0.790
3.255
VOUT = 3.3V, RT = 113k
3.250
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
0
125
0.5
Temperature (°C)
Switching Frequency vs. Input Voltage
2
2.5
3
600
515
Switching Frequency (kHz)1
Switching Frequency (kHz)1
1.5
Switching Frequency vs. Temperature
520
510
505
500
495
490
485
VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 0A, RT = 113k
480
580
560
540
520
500
480
VIN =
VIN =
VIN =
VIN =
460
440
420
4.5V
12V
24V
36V
VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 0A, RT = 113k
400
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
Input Voltage (V)
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Output Current (A)
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36
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
Temperature (°C)
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Current Limit vs. Temperature
Frequency vs. RT
8
1200
1100
1000
Frequency (kHz)1
Inductor Current (A)
7
6
5
VIN =
VIN =
VIN =
VIN =
4
3
36V
24V
12V
4.5V
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
2
VIN = 12V, IOUT = 0A
200
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
50
Load Transient Response
95
110 125 140 155 170 185 200
Load Transient Response
VOUT
(200mV/Div)
VOUT
(200mV/Div)
IOUT
(2A/Div)
IOUT
(2A/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V,
IOUT = 3A to 1.5A, RT = 113k
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V,
IOUT = 0A to 3A, RT = 113k
Time (100μs/Div)
Time (100μs/Div)
Switching
Switching
VOUT
(5mV/Div)
VOUT
(5mV/Div)
VSW
(5V/Div)
VSW
(5V/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 1.5A, RT = 113k
Time (1μs/Div)
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80
RT (k Ω )
Temperature (°C)
IL
(1A/Div)
65
IL
(2A/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 3A, RT = 113k
Time (1μs/Div)
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Power Off from EN
Power On from EN
VEN
(2V/Div)
VEN
(2V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
IOUT
(2A/Div)
IOUT
(2A/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 3A, RT = 113k
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 3A, RT = 113k
Time (2.5ms/Div)
Time (2.5ms/Div)
Power On from VIN
Power Off from VIN
VIN
(5V/Div)
VIN
(5V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
IL
(2A/Div)
IL
(2A/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 3A, RT = 113k
Time (5ms/Div)
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Time (5ms/Div)
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Application Information
Output Voltage Setting
Chip Enable Operation
The resistive divider allows the FB pin to sense the output
voltage as shown in Figure 1.
The EN pin is the chip enable input. Pulling the EN pin
low (2.5V,