The RT8204L PWM controller provides high efficiency,
excellent transient response, and high DC output accuracy
needed for stepping down high voltage batteries to
generate low voltage CPU core, I/O, and chipset RAM
supplies in notebook computers.
The constant-on-time PWM control scheme handles wide
input/output voltage ratios with ease and provides 100ns
“instant-on” response to load transients while maintaining
a relatively constant switching frequency.
The RT8204L achieves high efficiency at a reduced cost
by eliminating the current sense resistor found in
traditional current mode PWMs. Efficiency is further
enhanced by its ability to drive very large synchronous
rectifier MOSFETs. The buck conversion allows this device
to directly step down high voltage batteries for the highest
possible efficiency. The RT8204L is intended for CPU core,
chipset, DRAM, or other low voltage supplies as low as
0.75V. The RT8204L is available in a WQFN-16L 3x3
package.
A built in LDO controller can drive an external N-MOSFET
to provide a second output voltage from PWM output or
other power source. The RT8204L can provide adjustable
voltage down to 0.75V and maximum output voltage is
dependen on the selected MOSFET. The internal 0.75V
reference voltage with ±1.5% accuracy provides tight
regulation of the output voltage. Other features such as
independent enable control, open drain power good
indicator, under voltage protection, and soft start make
the RT8204L a system friendly power management solution
for various applications.
Features
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PWM Controller
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` Ultra High Efficiency
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` Resistor Progra mmable Current Limit by Low Side
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` 4700ppm/
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` Quick Load Step Response within 100ns
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` 1% V
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` Adjustable 0.75V to 3.3V Output Range
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` 4.5V to 26V Battery Input Range
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` Resistor Programmable Frequency
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` Integrated Bootstrap Switch
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` Over/Under Voltage Protection
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` Voltage Ramp Soft-Start
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` Power Good Indicator
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z LDO Controller
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` 1.5% accuracy Over Line and Load
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` Independent Enable and Power Good Indicator
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` Drive N-MOSFETs within Rail to Rail Controller
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Sense (Lossless Limit)
DS(ON)
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Accuracy Over Line and Load
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Current Sensing
DS(ON)
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` MLCC and POSCAP Stable
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z RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
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Applications
z Notebook Computers
z CPU Core Supply
z Chipset/RAM Supply as Low as 0.75V
Ordering Information
RT8204L
Package Type
QW : WQFN-16L 3x3 (W-Type)
Lead Plating System
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
Z : ECO (Ecological Element with
Halogen Free and Pb free)
Note :
Richtek products are :
` RoHS compliant and compatible with the current require-
ments of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
` Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
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RT8204L
Marking Information
RT8204LGQW
J8= : Product Code
YMDNN : Data Code
J8=YM
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RT8204LZQW
J8 : Product Code
YMDNN : Data Code
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Typical Application Circuit
Pin Configurations
VOUT
VDD
FB
PGOOD
V
N
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5
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4
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2
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6
V
R
T
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(TOP VIEW)
TON
EN/DEM
BOOT
LEN
13141516
1
2
GND
3
4
WQFN-16L 3x3
17
LFB
LDRV
LPGOOD
8765
LGATE
12
11
10
9
UGATE
PHASE
OC
VDDP
C
R
T
8
0
2
4
16
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Function Block Diagram
TRIG
+
+
GM
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-
SS Ramp
On-time
Compute
1-SHOT
+
-
+
-
90% V
OV
UV
VOUT
TON
FB
VDD
GND
SS (Internal)
115% V
70% V
REF
REF
+
Latch
S1Q
Latch
S1Q
REF
Thermal
Shutdown
Comp
+
R
QS
Min. T
OFF
QTRIG
1-SHOT
Emulation
Diode
RT8204L
BOOT
DRV
DRV
20µA
+
-
UGATE
PHASE
VDDP
LGATE
PGND
OC
EN/DEM
LEN
LFB
0.75V V
SS Ramp
90% V
50% V
REF
+
-
+
REF
-
REF
+
LDO Controller
SS
X1
PGOOD
LDRV
LPGOOD
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Functional Pin Description
Pin No. Pin Name Pin Function
1 VOUT
2 VDD
3 FB
4 PGOOD
5 LPGOOD
6 LFB
7 LDRV Drive Signal for LDO’s Path MOSFET.
8 LGATE
9 VDDP
10 OC
11 PHASE
12 UGATE
13 BOOT
14 LEN
15 EN/DEM
16 TON
17 (Exposed Pad) GND
Output Voltage Sense Pin. Connect this pin to the output of the PWM converter.
VOUT is an inp ut of the PWM controller.
Analog Supply Voltage Inpu t for Internal Analog In tegrated Circuit. Bypass this
pin to GND with a 1μF ceramic capacitor.
Feedback Input o f PWM Cont roll er. Conn ect FB to a resistive voltage divider
from VOUT to GND t o adjust the output voltage from 0.75V to 3 .3V.
Power Good Signal Open-Drain Output of PW M Cont roller. Th is pin will be
pulled high when the ou tput voltage is within the target r ange .
Power Good Signal Open-Drain Output of the LDO Regulat or. This pin will be
pulled high when the ou tput voltage is within the target range.
Feedback Input of LDO Reg ulator. Th is pin will b e pulled high when the outp ut
voltage is within the target range.
Low Side N-MOSFET Gate-Drive Output for the PWM Controller. This pin
swings between GND to V DDP.
Gate Driver Su pply for external MOSFETs. Bypass this pin to GND with a 1μF
ceramic capacitor.
PWM Current Limit Setting and Sense. Connect a resistor between OC to
PHASE for current limit setting.
Inductor Connect ion. This p in is no t only the zero cur rent se nse inpu t for t he
PWM converter, but also the UGATE high s ide gate driver retu rn.
High Side N-MOSFET Floating Gate-Driver Output for PWM Controller. This pin
swings between PHASE and BOOT.
Boost Capacitor Connecti on for PWM Controller. Connect an external ceram ic
capacitor fro m this pin to PHASE.
LDO Enable Inp ut with In ternal Pull Low Resistor. LDO is enabled if LEN voltage
is greater than t he Logic Hi gh voltage level and disabled if LEN voltag e is les s
than the L ogic Low volt age level.
PWM Enable and Operation Mode Selec tion Input. Connect to VDD for diode
emula tion mode, connect GND for shutdown mo de, and float the pin for CCM
mode .
On Time/Fre quency Adjustment Pin. Connect this pin to VIN through a resistor.
TON is an input of the PWM controller.
Analog Grou nd and Power Groun d. Th e exposed pad must be soldered to a
large PCB and connected to GND for maximum power dissipation.
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RT8204L
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
z Input Voltage, TON to GND ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ –0.3V to 32V
z BOOT to PHASE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ –0.3V to 6V
z UGATE to PHASE
DC------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- –0.3V to 6V
< 20ns ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −5V to 7.5V
z LGATE to GND
DC------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- –0.3V to 6V
< 20ns ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −2.5V to 7.5V
z PHASE to GND
DC------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- –0.3V to 32V
< 20ns ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −8V to 38V
z VDD, VDDP, VOUT, EN/DEM, LEN, LFB, FB, PGOOD, LPGOOD, LDRV to GND ------------------------- –0.3V to 6V
z OC to GND -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- –0.3V to 28V
z Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 260°C
z Junction Temperature ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 150°C
z Storage Temperature Range ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- –65°C to 150°C
z ESD Susceptibility (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Mode) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2kV
MM (Machine Mode) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 200V
@ TA = 25°C
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Recommended Operating Conditions
z Input Voltage, V
z Supply Voltage, V
z Junction Temperature Range --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
z Ambient Temperature Range --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 85°C
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.5V to 26V
IN
DD, VDDP
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.5V to 5.5V