All-in-one synchronous buck driver
Bootstrapped high-side drive
One PWM signal generates both drives
Anticross-conduction protection circuitry
Output disable control turns off both MOSFETs to float
output per Intel® VRM 10 specification
APPLICATIONS
Multiphase desktop CPU supplies
Single-supply synchronous buck converters
Driver with Output Disable
ADP3110
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADP3110 is a dual, high voltage MOSFET driver optimized
for driving two N-channel MOSFETs, which are the two
switches in a nonisolated synchronous buck power converter.
Each of the drivers is capable of driving a 3000 pF load with a
25 ns propagation delay and a 30 ns transition time. One of the
drivers can be bootstrapped and is designed to handle the high
voltage slew rate associated with floating high-side gate drivers.
The ADP3110 includes overlapping drive protection to prevent
shoot-through current in the external MOSFETs.
OD
The
MOSFETs to prevent rapid output capacitor discharge during
system shutdown.
The ADP3110 is specified over the commercial temperature
range of 0°C to 85°C and is available in an 8-lead SOIC_N
package.
pin shuts off both the high-side and the low-side
OD
IN
2
3
ADP3110
SIMPLIFIED FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
12V
C
BST1
D1
C
BST2
R
G
R
BST
Q1
TO
INDUCTOR
Q2
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VCC
4
BST
1
DRVH
8
DELAY
SW
7
CMP
VCC
6
CMP
1V
DELAY
CONTROL
LOGIC
Figure 1.
5
6
DRVL
PGND
Rev. 0
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VCC = 12 V, BST = 4 V to 26 V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
PWM INPUT
OD INPUT
HIGH-SIDE DRIVER
LOW-SIDE DRIVER
SUPPLY
1
2
3
1
Input Voltage High
Input Voltage Low
Input Current
Hysteresis
2
2
2
2
2.0 V
0.8 V
−1 +1 μA
90 250 mV
Input Voltage High
Input Voltage Low
Input Current
Hysteresis
2
Propagation Delay Times
2
2
2
2.0 V
0.8 V
−1 +1 μA
90 250 mV
3
See Figure 3 20 35 ns
tpdl
OD
See
tpdh
OD
Figure 3 40 55 ns
Output Resistance, Sourcing Current BST to SW = 12 V 3.8 4.4 Ω
Output Resistance, Sinking Current R
DRV + SW
BST to SW = 12 V 1.4 1.8 Ω
Output Resistance, Unbiased BST to SW = 0 V 10 kΩ
Transition Times
tf
Propagation Delay Times
tpdl
SW Pull Down Resistance R
3
tr
DRVH
DRVH
tpdh
SW − PGND
DRVH
DRVH
BST to SW = 12 V, C
BST to SW = 12 V, C
BST to SW = 12 V, C
BST to SW = 12 V, C
= 3 nF, see Figure 4 40 55 ns
LOAD
= 3 nF, see Figure 4 30 45 ns
LOAD
= 3 nF,see Figure 4 45 65 ns
LOAD
= 3 nF, see Figure 4 25 35 ns
LOAD
SW to PGND 10 kΩ
Output Resistance, Sourcing Current 3.4 4.0 Ω
Output Resistance, Sinking Current R
DRVL − PGND
1.4 1.8 Ω
Output Resistance, Unbiased VCC = PGND 10 kΩ
Transition Times tr
tf
Propagation Delay Times
Supply Voltage Range
Supply Current
UVLO Voltage
Hysteresis
All limits at temperature extremes are guaranteed via correlation using standard statistical quality control (SQC) methods.
Specifications apply over the full operating temperature range TA = 0°C to 85°C.
For propagation delays, tpdh refers to the specified signal going high, and tpdl refers to it going low.
2
2
2
2
V
CC
I
SYS
4.15 13.2 V
BST = 12 V, IN = 0 V 2 5 mA
VCC rising 1.5 3.0 V
350 mV
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ADP3110
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter Rating
VCC –0.3 V to +15 V
BST –0.3 V to VCC + 15 V
BST to SW –0.3 V to +15 V
SW
DC –5 V to +15 V
<200 ns –10 V to +25 V
DRVH
DC SW – 0.3 V to BST + 0.3 V
<200 ns SW – 2 V to BST + 0.3 V
DRVL
DC –0.3 V to VCC + 0.3 V
<200 ns –2 V to VCC + 0.3 V
OD
IN,
θJA, SOIC_N
2-Layer Board 123°C/W
4-Layer Board 90°C/W
Operating Ambient Temperature
Range
Junction Temperature Range 0°C to 150°C
Storage Temperature Range –65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature Range
Soldering (10 sec) 300°C
Vapor Phase (60 sec) 215°C
Infrared (15 sec) 260°C
–0.3 V to 6.5 V
0°C to 85°C
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability. Unless otherwise specified all other voltages
are referenced to PGND.
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
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ADP3110
V
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
BST
OD
CC
IN
1
ADP3110
2
3
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
4
8
7
6
5
DRVH
SW
PGND
DRVL
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Figure 2. 8-Lead SOIC_N Pin Configuration
Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 BST
Upper MOSFET Floating Bootstrap Supply. A capacitor connected between the BST and SW pins holds this
bootstrapped voltage for the high-side MOSFET as it is switched.
2 IN
Logic Level PWM Input. This pin has primary control of the driver outputs. In normal operation, pulling this pin
low turns on the low-side driver; pulling it high turns on the high-side driver.
3
OD
Output Disable. When low, this pin disables normal operation, forcing DRVH and DRVL low.
4 VCC Input Supply. This pin should be bypassed to PGND with ~1 μF ceramic capacitor.
5 DRVL Synchronous Rectifier Drive. Output drive for the lower (synchronous rectifier) MOSFET.
6 PGND Power Ground. This pin should be closely connected to the source of the lower MOSFET.
7 SW
Switch Node Connection. This pin is connected to the buck-switching node, close to the upper MOSFET’s
source. It is the floating return for the upper MOSFET drive signal. It is also used to monitor the switched voltage
to prevent turn-on of the lower MOSFET until the voltage is below ~1 V.
8 DRVH Buck Drive. Output drive for the upper (buck) MOSFET.
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ADP3110
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
OD
tpdl
OD
tpdh
OD
DRVH
OR
DRVL
DRVL
DRVH-SW
90%
10%
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Figure 3. Output Disable Timing Diagram
IN
DRVL
tf
DRVL
tpdh
DRVHtrDRVH
tpdl
DRVH
tf
DRVH
V
TH
V
TH
tr
DRVL
tpdl
tpdh
SW
1V
DRVL
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Figure 4. Timing Diagram
(Timing is Referenced to the 90% and 10% Points Unless Otherwise Noted)
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ADP3110
THEORY OF OPERATION
The ADP3110 is a dual MOSFET driver optimized for driving
two N-channel MOSFETs in a synchronous buck converter
topology. A single PWM input signal is all that is required to
properly drive the high-side and the low-side MOSFETs. Each
driver is capable of driving a 3 nF load at speeds up to 500 kHz.
A more detailed description of the ADP3110 and its features
follows. Refer to
Figure 1.
LOW-SIDE DRIVER
The low-side driver is designed to drive a ground-referenced
N-channel MOSFET. The bias to the low-side driver is
internally connected to the VCC supply and PGND.
When the ADP3110 is enabled, the driver’s output is
180 degrees out of phase with the PWM input. When the
ADP3110 is disabled, the low-side gate is held low.
on. To complete the cycle, Q1 is switched off by pulling the gate
down to the voltage at the SW pin. When the low-side
MOSFET, Q2, turns on, the SW pin is pulled to ground. This
allows the bootstrap capacitor to charge up to VCC again.
The high-side driver’s output is in phase with the PWM input.
When the driver is disabled, the high-side gate is held low.
OVERLAP PROTECTION CIRCUIT
The overlap protection circuit prevents both of the main power
switches, Q1 and Q2, from being on at the same time. This
prevents shoot-through currents from flowing through both
power switches, and the associated losses that can occur during
their on/off transitions. The overlap protection circuit
accomplishes this by adaptively controlling the delay from the
Q1 turn off to the Q2 turn on, and by internally setting the
delay from the Q2 turn off to the Q1 turn on.
HIGH-SIDE DRIVER
The high-side driver is designed to drive a floating N-channel
MOSFET. The bias voltage for the high-side driver is developed
by an external bootstrap supply circuit, which is connected
between the BST and SW pins.
The bootstrap circuit comprises a diode, D1, and bootstrap
. C
capacitor, C
BST1
BST2
and R
side gate drive voltage and limit the switch node slew rate
(referred to as a Boot-Snap™ circuit, see the
Information
section for more details). When the ADP3110 is
starting up the SW pin is at ground; therefore the bootstrap
capacitor charges up to VCC through D1. When the PWM
input goes high, the high-side driver begins to turn on the highside MOSFET, Q1, by pulling charge out of C
Q1 turns on, the SW pin rises up to V
V
IN
+ V
, which is enough gate-to-source voltage to hold Q1
C(BST)
are included to reduce the high-
BST
Application
and C
BST1
, forcing the BST pin to
IN
BST2
. As
To prevent the overlap of the gate drives during the Q1 turn off
and the Q2 turn on, the overlap circuit monitors the voltage at
the SW pin. When the PWM input signal goes low, Q1 begins
to turn off (after propagation delay). Before Q2 can turn on, the
overlap protection circuit makes sure that SW has first gone
high and then waits for the voltage at the SW pin to fall from
V
to 1 V. Once the voltage on the SW pin has fallen to 1 V, Q2
IN
begins turn on. If the SW pin had not gone high first, then the
Q2 turn on is delayed by a fixed 150 ns. By waiting for the
voltage on the SW pin to reach 1 V or for the fixed delay time,
the overlap protection circuit ensures that Q1 is off before Q2
turns on, regardless of variations in temperature, supply voltage,
input pulse width, gate charge, and drive current. If SW does
not go below 1 V after 190 ns, DRVL turns on. This can occur if
the current flowing in the output inductor is negative and is
flowing through the high-side MOSFET body diode.
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ADP3110
×
=
−
APPLICATION INFORMATION
SUPPLY CAPACITOR SELECTION
For the supply input (VCC) of the ADP3110, a local bypass
capacitor is recommended to reduce the noise and to supply
some of the peak currents drawn. Use a 4.7 μF, low ESR
capacitor. Multilayer ceramic chip (MLCC) capacitors provide
the best combination of low ESR and small size. Keep the
ceramic capacitor as close as possible to the ADP3110.
BOOTSTRAP CIRCUIT
The bootstrap circuit uses a charge storage capacitor (C
a diode, as shown in Figure 1. These components can be
selected after the high-side MOSFET is chosen. The bootstrap
capacitor must have a voltage rating that is able to handle twice
the maximum supply voltage. A minimum 50 V rating is
recommended. The capacitor values are determined using the
following equations:
Q
CC×=+10
C
1
BST
CC
+
BSTBST
21
21
BSTBST
GATE
(1)
V
GATE
V
GATE
=
(2)
VVCC
−
D
where:
Q
is the total gate charge of the high-side MOSFET at V
GATE
V
is the desired gate drive voltage (usually in the range of
GATE
5 V to 10 V, 7 V being typical).
V
is the voltage drop across D1.
D
Rearranging Equation 1 and Equation 2 to solve for C
Q
C
10
BST
1
C
can then be found by rearranging Equation 1
BST2
10
C−×= (4)
BST
GATE
×=
Q
GATE
V
GATE
(3)
VVCC
−
D
C
12
BST
For example, an NTD60N02 has a total gate charge of about
12 nC at V
C
= 12 nF and C
BST1
= 7 V. Using VCC = 12 V and VD = 1 V, we find
GATE
= 6.8 nF. Good quality ceramic
BST2
capacitors should be used.
R
is used for slew rate limiting to minimize the ringing at the
BST
switch node. It also provides peak current limiting through D1.
An R
value of 1.5 Ω to 2.2 Ω is a good choice. The resistor
BST
needs to be able to handle at least 250 mW due to the peak
currents that flow through it.
BST1
BST1
) and
GATE
yields
.
A small signal diode can be used for the bootstrap diode due to
the ample gate drive voltage supplied by V
diode must have a minimum 15 V rating to withstand the
maximum supply voltage. The average forward current can be
estimated by
where
controller.
The peak surge current rating should be calculated by
MOSFET SELECTION
When interfacing the ADP3110 to external MOSFETs, the
designer should be aware of a few considerations. These help to
make a more robust design that minimizes stresses on both the
driver and MOSFETs. These stresses include exceeding the
short-time duration voltage ratings on the driver pins as well as
the external MOSFET.
It is also highly recommended to use the Boot-Snap circuit to
improve the interaction of the driver with the characteristics of
the MOSFETs. If a simple bootstrap arrangement is used, make
sure to include a proper snubber network on the SW node.
High-Side (Control) MOSFETs
The high-side MOSFET is usually selected to be high speed to
minimize switching losses (see any ADI Flex-Mode™ controller
data sheet for more details on MOSFET losses). This usually
implies a low gate resistance and low input capacitance/charge
device. Yet, there is also a significant source lead inductance
that can exist (this depends mainly on the MOSFET package; it
is best to contact the MOSFET vendor for this information).
The ADP3110 DRVH output impedance and the external
MOSFETs’ input resistance determine the rate of charge
delivery to the MOSFETs’ gate capacitance which, in turn,
determines the switching times of the MOSFETs. A large
voltage spike can be generated across the source lead inductance
when the high-side MOSFETs switch off, due to large currents
flowing in the MOSFETs during switching (usually larger at
turn off due to ramping of the current in the output inductor).
This voltage spike occurs across the internal die of the
MOSFETs and can lead to catastrophic avalanche. The
mechanisms involved in this avalanche condition can be
referenced in literature from the MOSFET suppliers.
CC
fQI
(5)
MAX
GATE
)(
AVGF
f
is the maximum switching frequency of the
MAX
VVCC
D
I
=
)(
PEAKF
R
(6)
BST
. The bootstrap
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ADP3110
The MOSFET vendor should provide a maximum voltage slew
rate at drain current rating such that this can be designed
around. The next step is to determine the expected maximum
current in the MOSFET. This can be done by
D
()
DCMAX
D
is determined for the VR controller being used with the
MAX
)(
VVCCphaseperII
OUT
MAX
×−+=
MAX
(7)
Lf
×
OUT
driver. Note this current gets divided roughly equally between
MOSFETs if more than one is used (assume a worst-case
mismatch of 30% for design margin).
L
is the output
OUT
inductor value.
When producing the design, there is no exact method for
calculating the dV/dt due to the parasitic effects in the external
MOSFETs as well as the PCB. However, it can be measured to
determine if it is safe. If it appears the dV/dt is too fast, an
optional gate resistor can be added between DRVH and the
high-side MOSFET. This resistor slows down the dV/dt, but it
also increases the switching losses in the high-side MOSFET.
The ADP3110 is optimally designed with an internal drive
impedance that works with most MOSFETs to switch them
efficiently yet minimize dV/dt. However, some high speed
MOSFETs may require this external gate resistor, depending on
the currents being switched in the MOSFET.
Low-Side (Synchronous) MOSFETs
The low-side MOSFETs are usually selected to have a low on
resistance to minimize conduction losses. This usually implies a
large input gate capacitance and gate charge. The first concern is
to make sure the power delivery from the ADP3110’s DRVL
does not exceed the thermal rating of the driver.
ratio is low enough and the low-side MOSFET internal delays
are not large enough to allow accidental turn on of the low-side
MOSFET when the high-side MOSFET turns on.
Contact Sales for an updated list of recommended low-side
MOSFETs.
PC BOARD LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
Use the following general guidelines when designing printed
circuit boards.
1.
Trace out the high current paths and use short, wide
(>20 mil) traces to make these connections.
2.
Minimize trace inductance between the DRVH and DRVL
outputs and the MOSFET gates.
3.
Connect the PGND pin of the ADP3110 as closely as
possible to the source of the lower MOSFET.
4.
The V
possible to the VCC and PGND pins.
5.
Use vias to other layers when possible to maximize thermal
conduction away from the IC.
The circuit in
with the ADP3181 to form a total power conversion solution for
generating V
compliant.
Figure 5 shows an example of the typical land patterns based on
the guidelines given previously. For more detailed layout
guidelines for a complete CPU voltage regulator subsystem,
refer to the Layout and Component Placement section in the
ADP3181 data sheet.
bypass capacitor should be located as closely as
CC
Figure 6 shows how four drivers can be combined
for an Intel CPU that is VRD 10.x
CC(CORE)
C
BST1
The next concern for the low-side MOSFETs is to prevent them
from inadvertently being switched on when the high-side
MOSFET turns on. This occurs due to the drain-gate (Miller,
also specified as C
) capacitance of the MOSFET. When the
rss
drain of the low-side MOSFET is switched to VCC by the highside turning on (at a rate dV/dt), the internal gate of the lowside MOSFET is pulled up by an amount roughly equal to
VCC
× (C
). It is important to make sure this does not put
rss/Ciss
the MOSFET into conduction.
Another consideration is the nonoverlap circuitry of the
ADP3110, which attempts to minimize the nonoverlap period.
During the state of the high-side turning off to low-side turning
on, the SW pin and the conditions of SW prior to switching are
monitored to adequately prevent overlap.
However, during the low-side turn off to high-side turn on, the
SW pin does not contain information for determining the
proper switching time, so the state of the DRVL pin is monitored
to go below one sixth of V
and then a delay is added. Due to
CC
the Miller capacitance and internal delays of the low-side
MOSFET gate, one must ensure the Miller-to-input capacitance
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R
C
D1
C
VCC
Figure 5. External Component Placement Example
BST2
BST
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ADP3110
CC (CORE)
CC (CORE) RTN
V
0.8375V – 1.6V
95A TDC, 119A PK
V
MLCC IN
SOCKET
10μF × 18
5mΩ EACH
560μF/4V × 8
C24 C31
++
SANYO SEPC SERIES
RTH1
100kΩ, 5%
NTC
C8
R3
L1
12nF
2.2Ω
2700μF/16V/3.3A × 2
18A
370nH
C11
C10
U3
F
μ
4.7
6.8nF
ADP3110
D3
L3
Q5
NTD60N02
876
DRVH
BST1IN
1N4148
320nH/1.4mΩ
Q8
NTD110N02
Q7
NTD110N02
5
C16
SW
PGND
OD
2
3
12nF
DRVL
R5
2.2Ω
VCC
4
F
μ
C9
4.7
L2
320nH/1.4mΩ
F
μ
C7
4.7
Q1
NTD60N02
C6
876
6.8nF
DRVH
U2
ADP3110
BST1IN
D2
1N4148
Q4
NTD110N02
Q3
NTD110N02
5
C12
SW
PGND
OD
2
3
12nF
DRVL
R4
2.2Ω
VCC
4
C5
4.7μF
F
μ
C15
4.7
Q9
C14
876
6.8nF
DRVH
U4
ADP3110
BST1IN
D4
1N4148
2827262524
VCC
PWM1
PWM2
L4
320nH/1.4mΩ
Q12
NTD60N02
5
SW
DRVL
PGND
VCC
OD
2
3
4
F
μ
C13
4.7
1
1
SW1
SW3
R
R
1
SW2
R
232221201918171615
SW1
SW2
PWM3
PWM4
NTD110N02
Q11
NTD110N02
C20
12nF
R6
2.2Ω
PH2
R
158kΩ,
PH4
R
1
SW4
R
SW3
SW4
GND
PH1
R
1%
PH3
R
158kΩ, 1%
U1
ADP3181
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
VID0
CPUID
FBRTNFBCOMP
B
C
470pF
1
C21
CFB22pF
1nF
PWRGDENDELAYRTRAMPADJ
10
A
R
12.1kΩ
A
C
470pF
B
R
1.21kΩ
GOOD
POWER
123456789
R2
357kΩ,
1%
R1
10Ω
++
C1C2
SANYO MV-WX SERIES
IN
V
12V
RTN
IN
V
D1
1N4148
C4
1μF
+
C3
100μF
CPU
FROM
F
μ
C19
4.7
C16
U5
1%
158kΩ,
1%
158kΩ,
CS2
R
84.5kΩ
CS1
R
35.7kΩ
CS2
C
1.5nF
CS1
C
560pF
CSSUM
CSCOMP
111213
ENABLE
6.8nF
ADP3110
D5
C22
CSREF
R
C
L5
Q13
NTD60N02
876
DRVH
BST1IN
1N4148
1nF
ILIMIT
14
T
137kΩ,
R
LDY
470kΩ
LDY
39nF
320nH/1.4mΩ
Q16
NTD110N02
Q15
NTD110N02
5
SW
DRVL
PGND
VCC
OD
2
3
4
F
μ
C17
4.7
LIM
R
150kΩ,
1%
1nF
C23
1%
FOR A DESCRIPTION OF OPTIONAL COMPONENTS, SEE THE ADP3181 THEORY OF OPERATION SECTION.
1
05514-006
Figure 6. VRD 10.x Compliant Power Supply Circuit
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ADP3110
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
5.00 (0.1968)
4.80 (0.1890)
4.00 (0.1574)
3.80 (0.1497)
85
6.20 (0.2440)
5.80 (0.2284)
41
1.27 (0.0500)
BSC
0.25 (0.0098)
0.10 (0.0040)
COPLANARITY
0.10
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
SEATING
PLANE
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-012-AA
1.75 (0.0688)
1.35 (0.0532)
0.51 (0.0201)
0.31 (0.0122)
0.25 (0.0098)
0.17 (0.0067)
0.50 (0.0196)
0.25 (0.0099)
8°
1.27 (0.0500)
0°
0.40 (0.0157)
× 45°
Figure 7. 8-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_N]
Narrow Body
(R-8)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)
ORDERING GUIDE
Model Temperature Range Package Description Package Option Quantity per Reel
ADP3110KRZ
ADP3110KRZ-RL
1
Z = Pb-free part.
1
0°C to 85°C Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_N] R-8 N/A
1
0°C to 85°C Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_N] R-8 2500