The RT8228A PWM controller provides high efficiency,
excellent transient response, a nd high DC output a ccuracy
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 ha ndles wide
input/output voltage ratios with ea se and provides 100ns
“instant-on” response to load transients while maintaining
a relatively constant switching frequency .
The RT8228A a chieves high eff iciency 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 and enter diode emulation mode at
light load condition. The buck conversion allows this device
to directly step down high voltage batteries at the highest
possible efficiency. The Audio Skipping Mode (ASM)
setting maintains the switching frequency above 25kHz,
which eliminates noise in audio a pplications. The RT8228A
is intended for CPU core, chipset, DRAM, or other low
voltage supplies as low a s 0.5V . The R T8228A is available
in a WQFN-12L 2x2 package.
Ordering Information
RT8228A
Package Type
QW : WQFN-12L 2x2 (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.
Features
z Built in 1% 0.5V Reference Voltage
z Adjustable 0.5V to 3.3V Output Range
z Quick Load Step Response within 100ns
z 4700ppm/
Side R
z 4.5V to 26V Battery Input Range
z Resistor Programmable Frequency
z Internal Ramp Current Limit Soft-Start Control
z Drives Large Synchronous Re ctifier FETs
z Integrated Boost Switch
z Over/Under Voltage Protection
z Thermal Shutdown
z Power Good Indicator
z RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
°°
°C Programmable Current Limit by Low
°°
Sensing
DS(ON)
Applications
z Notebook Computers
z CPU Core Supply
z Chipset/RAM Supply a s Low as 0.5V
z Generic DC/DC Power Regulator
Pin Configurations
(TOP VIEW)
GND
TON
CS
121011
LGATEPGOOD
PHASE
UGATE
1
GND
2
3
BOOT
WQFN-12L 2x2
9
8
13
VCC
EN
7
MODE
654
FB
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1 LGATE Gate Drive Output for Low Side External MOSFET.
External Inductor Connection Pin for PWM Converter. It behaves as the current
2 PHASE
3 UGATE Gate Drive Output for High Side External MOSFET.
4 BOOT
5 VCC
6 FB
7 MODE
8 EN PWM Chip Enable. P ull low to GND to disable the PWM .
9 PGOOD Open Drain Power Good Indicator. High impedance indicates power is good.
10 CS
11 TON On-time Setting. Connect a resistor between this pin and VIN.
12,
13 (Exposed Pad)
GND
sense comparator input for Low Side MOSFET R
voltage for on time generation.
Supply Input for High Side Driver. Connect through a capacitor to the floating
node (PHASE) pin.
Control Voltage Input. Provides the power for the buck controller, the low side
driver and the bootstrap circuit for high side driver. Bypass to GND with a 4.7μF
ceramic capacitor.
V
Feedback Input. Connect FB to a resistive voltage divider from V
OUT
GND to adjust the output from 0.5V to 3.3V
Pull Down t o G ND for F orced CCM Mode .
Pull Up to 2.5V for Audio Skipping Mode (ASM).
Pull Up to 5V for Diode Emulation Mo d e (DEM).
Curr ent Limit Threshold Setting Input. Connect a setting resistor to GND and the
current limit threshold is equal to 1/10 of the voltage at this pin.
Ground. The exposed pad must be soldered to a large PCB and connected to
GND for maximum power dissipation.
RT8228A
sensing and reference
DS(ON)
OUT
to
Function Block Diagram
TRIG
SS
Timer
On-time
Compute
1-SHOT
0.5V V
+
-
+
125% V
90% V
TON
FB
VCC
EN
CS
PHASE
125% V
10µA
70% V
POR
PSR
REF
REF
OV
UV
REF
Latch
S1Q
Latch
S1Q
REF
REF
Thermal
Shutdown
COMP
+
BOOT
R
PWM
QS
Min. T
QTRIG
DEM/FCCM/ASM
+
+
OFF
1-SHOT
+
-
X(-1/10)
DRV
VCC
DRV
UGATE
PHASE
LGATE
GND
MODE
PGOOD
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z VCC to GND ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------–0.3V to 6V
z FB, PGOOD, EN, CS, MODE to GND ------------------------------------------------------------------------–0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
z TO N to G ND----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------–0.3V to 32V
z BOOT to PHASE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------–0.3V to 6.5V
z PHASE to GND
DC----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------−0.3V to 32V
< 20ns ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------−8V to 38V
z UGATE to PHASE
DC----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------−0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
< 20ns ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------−5V to 7.5V
z LGA TE to GND
DC----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------−0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
< 20ns ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------−2.5V to 7.5V
z Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.)------------------------------------------------------------------------260°C
z Junction T emperature----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------150°C
z Storage T emperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------−65°C to 150°C
z ESD Susceptibility (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Mode) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2kV
MM (Ma chine Mode)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------200V
@ TA = 25°C
D
Recommended Operating Conditions (Note 4)
z Input V oltage, V
z Control Voltage, V
z Junction T emperature Range-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------−40°C to 125°C
z Ambient T emperature Range-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------−40°C to 85°C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4.5V to 26V
IN
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4.5V to 5.5V
CC
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