RT7257E
RT7257E
range of loads and output capacitors. Cycle-by-cycle z Fixed Frequency Operation : 340kHz
current limit provides protection against shorted z Output Adjustable from 0.8V to 15V
shutdown protection. The low current (<3mA) shutdown z Stable with Low ESR Ceramic Output Capacitors
mode provides output disconnection, enabling easy z Cycle-by-Cycle Over Current Protection
For marking information, contact our sales representative SOP-8 (Exposed Pad)
directly or through a Richtek distributor located in your
area.
2 1
VIN VIN BOOT
4.5V to 17V CBOOT
CIN L
10µF x 2 RT7257E
SW 3 100nF 10µH
Chip Enable VOUT
3.3V
7 EN R1
8 SS FB 5 75k COUT x 2
22µF
C CC
SS
0.1µF 4, 9 (Exposed Pad) 6 RC R2
COMP 4.7nF 12k
GND 24k
CP
Open
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Function Block Diagram
VIN
Internal
Regulator Oscillator
Current Sense
Shutdown Slope Comp Amplifier
Comparator VA VCC Foldback + VA
1.2V + Control -
-
0.4V + BOOT
Lockout -
Comparator UV S Q 110mW
5k Comparator SW
EN - +
R Q 90mW
1.8V + -
Current
Comparator GND
VCC
6µA
0.8V +
SS +EA
-
FB COMP
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Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = 12V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Test Min Typ Max Unit
Conditions
Shutdown Supply -- 0.5 3 mA
Current VEN = 0V 1.2 mA
-- 0.8
Supply Current VEN = 3 V, V FB = 0.9V
0.788 0.8 0.812 V
Feedback Voltage VFB 4.5V £ VIN £ 17V
Error Amplifier G EA DIC = ±10mA -- 940 -- mA/V
T ransconductance
High Side Switch
On-Resistance RDS(ON )1 -- 110 -- mW
To be continued
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Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
EN Input Threshold Logic-High VIH 2 -- 5.5
Voltage V
Logic-Low VIL -- -- 0.4
Input Under Voltage Lockout Threshold VUVLO VIN Rising 3.8 4.2 4.5 V
Input Under Voltage Lockout Hysteresis -- 320 --
DVUVLO Soft-Start Current I SS VSS = 0V mV -- 6 --
Soft-Start Period t SS CSS = 0.1mF mA -- 13.5 --
Thermal Shutdown TSD ms
-- 150 -- °C
Note 1. Stresses listed as the above "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are
for stress ratings. 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 for
extended periods may remain possibility to affect device reliability.
Note 2. qJA is measured in natural convection at TA = 25°C on a high effective thermal conductivity four-layer test board of
JEDEC 51-7 thermal measurement standard. The measurement case position of qJC is on the exposed pad of
the package.
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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90 0.815
60 0.805
50 0.800
40 0.795
30
0.790
20
0.785
10
VOUT = 3.3V VIN = 4.5V to 17V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT =
0 1A 0.780
0.01 0.1 1 10 4.5 7 9.5 12 14.5 17
Load Current (A) Input Voltage (V)
0.815
3.354
Reference Voltage (V)
0.810
Output Voltage (V)
0.805
3.328
VIN =
0.800 4.5V VIN = 12V
VIN = 17V
0.795 3.302
0.790
3.276
0.785
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = VOUT = 3.3V
1A 0.780 3.250
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
Temperature (°C) Load Current (A)
370 360
360 350
Switching Frequency
Switching Frequency
350
340
340
330
330
320
(kHz)1
(kHz)1
320
310
310
VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 0.3A VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT =
300 0.5A 300
4.5 7 9.5 12 14.5 17 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
Input Voltage (V) Temperature (°C)
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VOUT
(100mV/Div)
Current Limit (A)
4
IOUT
(2A/Div)
3
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 0.2A to 3A
2
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 Time (250ms/Div)
Temperature (°C)
VOUT
(10mV/Div)
VOUT
(100mV/Div)
VSW
(10V/Div)
IOUT
(2V/Div) IL
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 1.5A to
(2A/Div) VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 3A
3A
Time (1ms/Div)
Time (250ms/Div)
VIN VIN
(5V/Div) (5V/Div)
VOUT VOUT
(2V/Div) (2V/Div)
IL IL
(2A/Div) (2A/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 3A
3A
Time (5ms/Div)
Time (5ms/Div)
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VEN VEN
(5V/Div) (5V/Div)
VOUT VOUT
(2V/Div) (2V/Div)
IL IL
(2A/Div) (2A/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 2A
2A
Time (5ms/Div)
Time (5ms/Div)
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Application Information
The RT7257E is a synchronous high voltage buck Soft-Start
converter that can support the input voltage range from The RT7257E contains an external soft-start clamp that
4.5V to 17V and the output current can be up to 3A. gradually raises the output voltage. The soft-start
timing can be programmed by the external capacitor
Output Voltage Setting
between SS pin and GND. The chip provides a 6mA
The resistive divider allows the FB pin to sense the charge current for the external capacitor. If 0.1mF
output voltage as shown in Figure 1. capacitor is used to set the soft-start, it's period will be
VOUT 13.5ms (typ.).
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VIN Table 2. Suggested Inductors for Typical
12V 2 1
VIN BOOT VOUT
CIN 8V Application Circuit
REN1 10µF x 2 RT7257E CBOOT
100k 3 L
7 EN SW Component Dimensions
Series
R1 Supplier (mm)
REN2 COUT
TDK VLF10045 10 x 9.7 x 4.5
8 FB 5
SS
CSS 4, CC R2 TDK SLF12565 12.5 x 12.5 x 6.5
6 RC
9 (Exposed Pad) COMP TAIYO
GND
CP NR8040 8x8x4
YUDEN
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The output ripple will be the highest at the maximum EMI Consideration
input voltage since DIL increases with input voltage. Since parasitic inductance and capacitance effects in
Multiple capacitors placed in parallel may be needed to PCB circuitry would cause a spike voltage on SW pin
meet the ESR and RMS current handling requirement. when high side MOSFET is turned-on/off, this spike
Higher values, lower cost ceramic capacitors are now voltage on SW may impact on EMI performance in the
becoming available in smaller case sizes. Their high system. In order to enhance EMI performance, there
ripple current, high voltage rating and low ESR make are two methods to suppress the spike voltage. One
them ideal for switching regulator applications. is to place an R-C snubber between SW and GND
However, care must be taken when these capacitors and make them as close as possible to the SW pin
are used at input and output. When a ceramic (see Figure 5). Another method is adding a resistor
capacitor is used at the input and the power is in series with the bootstrap capacitor, CBOOT. But
supplied by a wall adapter through long wires, a load this method will decrease the driving capability to the
step at the output can induce ringing at the input, VIN. high side MOSFET. It is strongly recommended to
At best, this ringing can couple to the output and be reserve the R-C snubber during PCB layout for EMI
mistaken as loop instability. At worst, a sudden inrush improvement. Moreover, reducing the SW trace area
of current through the long wires can potentially cause and keeping the main power in a small loop will be
a voltage spike at helpful on EMI performance. For detailed PCB layout
VIN large enough to damage the part. guide, please refer to the section of Layout
VIN Consideration.
4.5V 2 1
VIN BOOT RBOOT*
to 17V C
IN
CBOOT L
10µF x 2 RT7257E
REN *
SW
3 100nF 10µH VOUT
Chip Enable 7
EN 3.3V/3A
CEN* RS* R1
COUT
CS* 75k 22µFx2
8
CSS 4, SS FB 5 CC
0.1µF 9 (Exposed Pad) RC R2
GND 6 4.7nF 12k
COMP 24k
P
* : Optional C
NC
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Layout Consideration ` Connect feedback network behind the output
Follow the PCB layout guidelines for optimal capacitors. Keep the loop area small. Place
performance of the RT7257E. the feedback components near the RT7257E.
` Keep the traces of the main current paths as short ` Connect all analog grounds to a command node
and wide as possible. and then connect the command node to the power
ground behind the output capacitors.
` Put the input capacitor as close as possible to the
device pins (VIN and GND). ` An example of PCB layout guide is shown in Figure 8
for reference.
` SW node is with high frequency voltage swing and
should be kept at small area. Keep analog
components away from the SW node to prevent stray
capacitive noise
pick-up.
S* R2
R VOUT
G
COUT
ND
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Outline Dimension
H
A
C
I
D
Dimensions In Inches
imensions In Millimeters
Symbol D Min Max
Min Max
A 4.801 5.004 0.189 0.197
B 3.810 4.000 0.150 0.157
C 1.346 1.753 0.053 0.069
D 0.330 0.510 0.013 0.020
F 1.194 1.346 0.047 0.053
H 0.170 0.254 0.007 0.010
I 0.000 0.152 0.000 0.006
J 5.791 6.200 0.228 0.244
M 0.406 1.270 0.016 0.050
X 2.000 2.300 0.079 0.091
Option 1
Y 2.000 2.300 0.079 0.091
X 2.100 2.500 0.083 0.098
Option 2
Y 3.000 3.500 0.118 0.138
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Datasheet Revision History
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