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RT8463
High Voltage Multi-Topology LED Driver
General Description
Features
The RT8463 is a current mode PWM regulator for LED
driving applications. With a 2A power switch, wide input
voltage (4.5V to 50V) and output voltage (up to 50V)
ranges, the RT8463 can operate in any of the three
common topologies : Buck, Boost or Buck-Boost.
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With 470kHz operating frequency, the size of the external
PWM inductor and input/output capacitors can be
minimized. High efficiency is achieved by a 100mV current
sensing control.
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Brightness dimming can be controlled from either analog
or PWM signal. A unique built-in clamping comparator
and filtering resistor allow easy low noise analog dimming
conversion from PWM signal with only one external
capacitor.
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High Voltage : VIN Up to 50V, VOUT Up to 50V
Buck, Boost or Buck-Boost Operation
Built-In 2A Power Switch
Current Mode PWM Control
470kHz Fixed Switching Frequency
Easy Dimming : Analog, PWM Digital or PWM
Converting to Analog with One External Capacitor
Adjustable Soft-Start to Avoid Inrush Current
Adjustable Over Voltage Protection to Limit Output
Voltage
Thermal Shutdown
Under Voltage Lockout
RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
Applications
The RT8463 is available in the TSSOP-14 (Exposed pad)
and WDFN-12L 3x3 packages.
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GPS, Portable DVD Backlight
Desk Lights and Room Lighting
Industrial Display Backlight
Ordering Information
Marking Information
RT8463
RT8463GCP
Package Type
CP : TSSOP-14 (Exposed Pad)
QW : WDFN-12L 3x3 (W-Type)
(Exposed Pad-Option 1)
RT8463GCP : Product Number
RT8463
GCPYMDNN
Lead Plating System
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
RT8463GQW
98 = : Product Code
Note :
YMDNN : Date Code
98=YM
DNN
Richtek products are :
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YMDNN : Date Code
RoHS compliant and compatible with the current requirements of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
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Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
Simplified Application Circuit
C1
5V
PWM
Dimming Control
R1
C2
C3
C6
RT8463
VCC
EN
DCTL
SW
ISP
ISN
VC
SS
ACTL
OVP
C4
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D1
L
VIN
VOUT
R2
R3
CREG
C5
VOUT
R4
GND
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Pin Configurations
(TOP VIEW)
ISP
ISN
VC
ACTL
DCTL
EN
GND
14
2
13
3
12
4
GND
5
11
10
6
15
7
9
8
VCC
CREG
SW
GND
SS
OVP
GND
ISP
ISN
VC
ACTL
DCTL
EN
TSSOP-14 (Exposed Pad)
1
2
3
4
5
6
GND
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
VCC
CREG
SW
GND
SS
OVP
WDFN-12L 3x3
Functional Pin Description
Pin No.
Pin Name
TSSOP-14
WDFN-12L 3x3
(Exposed Pad)
Pin Function
1
1
ISP
Positive Current Sense Input.
2
2
ISN
Negative Current Sense Input. Voltage threshold between ISP and
ISN is 100mV.
3
3
VC
Compensation Node for PWM Boost Converter Loop.
4
4
ACTL
Analog Dimming Control Input. Effective programming range is
between 0.2V and 1.2V.
5
5
DCTL
Digital Dimming Control Input. By adding a 0.47F filtering
capacitor on the ACTL pin, the PWM dimming signal on DCTL pin
will be averaged and converted into analog dimming signal on the
ACTL pin. VACTL = 1.2V x PWM dimming duty cycle.
6
6
EN
Enable Control Input (Active High). When this pin is low, the chip is
in shutdown mode.
7, 8, 11, 15
9,
GND
(Exposed Pad) 13 (Exposed Pad)
Ground. The exposed pad must be soldered to a large PCB and
connected to GND for maximum power dissipation.
Over Voltage Protection Sense Input. The PWM Boost converter
turns off when VOVP goes higher than 1.2V.
Soft-Start Time Setting. A minimum 10nF capacitor is required for
soft-start.
Switch Node of PWM Boost Converter.
9
7
OVP
10
8
SS
12
10
SW
13
11
CREG
Regulator Output for Internal Circuit. Placed a 1F capacitor to
stabilize the 5V output regulator.
14
12
VCC
Power Supply Voltage Input. For good bypass, a low ESR
capacitor is required.
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Function Block Diagram
SW
VCC
4.5V
5V
LDO
OSC
-
S
+
CREG
R
OVP
+
1.2V
EN
R
+
+
Shutdown
-
-
1.4V
VC
ISN
ISP
GM
+
5µA
SS
1.2V
+
DCTL
+
-
-
GND
ACTL
VISP – VISN
(mV)
100
0
0.2
1.2
VACTL (V)
Figure 1
Operation
The RT8463 is specifically designed to be operated in
Buck, Boost and Buck-Boost converter applications. This
device uses a fixed frequency, current mode control
scheme to provide excellent line and load regulations. The
control loop has a current sense amplifier to sense the
voltage between the ISP and ISN pins and provides an
output voltage at the VC pin. A PWM comparator then
turns off the internal power switch when the sensed power
switch current exceeds the compensated VC pin voltage.
The power switch will not reset by the oscillator clock in
each cycle. If the comparator does not turn off the switch
in a cycle, the power switch is on for more than a full
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switching period until the comparator is tripped. In this
manner, the programmed voltage across the sense
resistor is regulated by the control loop.
The current through the sense resistor is set by the
programmed voltage and the sense resistance. The voltage
across the sense resistor can be programmed by either
the analog or PWM signals at the ACTL pin, or the PWM
signal at the DCTL pin.
The RT8463 provides protection functions which include
over temperature, input voltage under voltage, output
voltage over voltage, and switch current limit.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
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(Note 1)
Supply Input Voltage, VCC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ −0.3V to 60V
SW Pin Voltage at Switching Off, ISP, ISN ---------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3V to 60V
DCTL, ACTL, CREG, OVP Pin Voltage -------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3V to 5.5V (Note 2)
EN Pin Voltage --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3V to 20V
Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
TSSOP-14 (Exposed Pad) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.32W
WDFN-12L 3x3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.28W
Package Thermal Resistance (Note 3)
TSSOP-14 (Exposed Pad), θJA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30.1°C/W
TSSOP-14 (Exposed Pad), θJC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7.5°C/W
WDFN-12L 3x3, θJA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30.5°C/W
WDFN-12L 3x3, θJC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7.5°C/W
Junction Temperature ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 260°C
Storage Temperature Range ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −65°C to 150°C
ESD Susceptibility (Note 4)
HBM (Human Body Model) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2kV
MM (Machine Model) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 200V
Recommended Operating Conditions
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(Note 5)
Supply Input Voltage, VCC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.5V to 50V
Junction Temperature Range ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
Ambient Temperature Range ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 85°C
Electrical Characteristics
(VCC = 12V, No Load on any Output, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
4.5
5
5.5
V
mA
Overall
Regulator Output Voltage
VCREG
ICREG = 20mA
Supply Current
IVCC
VC  0.2V (Not Switching )
--
--
5
VIN Under Voltage Lockout
Threshold
VUVLO
VIN Rising
--
4.2
--
VIN Falling
--
3.8
--
Shutdown Current
ISHDN
VEN < 0.5V
--
--
15
EN Input Voltage
Logic-High
VEN_H
2
--
--
Logic-Low
VEN_L
--
--
0.5
VEN > 2V
--
--
1
VACTL  1.25V
96
100
102
VACTL = 1.2V
95
98
101
EN Input Current
V
A
V
A
Current Sense Amplifier
Input Threshold (VISP  VISN)
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Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Input Current
IISP
VISP = 24V
--
200
--
A
Input Current
IISN
VISN = 24V
--
20
--
A
Output Current
IVC
2V > VC > 0.2V
--
10
--
A
--
0.2
--
V
VC Threshold for PWM Switch Off
LED Dimming
Analog Dimming ACTL Pin Input
Current
IACTL
0  VACTL  3V, DCTL Floating
--
--
2
A
LED Current On Threshold at
ACTL
VACTL_ON
(VISP  VISN) = 100mV
--
1.2
1.33
V
LED Current Off Threshold at
ACTL
VACTL_OFF
--
0.2
0.25
V
DCTL Input Current
IDCTL
--
0.5
2
A
DCTL Input
Voltage
0.3V  VDCTL  5V
Logic-High
VDCTL_H
2
--
--
Logic-Low
VDCTL_L
--
--
0.1
420
470
520
kHz
--
--
100
%
--
150
250
ns
--
0.3
0.5

2
2.5
--
A
1.15
1.2
1.25
V
V
PWM Boost Converter
Switching Frequency
fSW
Maximum Duty Cycle
D MAX
Minimum On-Time
(Note 6)
SW RDS(ON)
SW Current Limit
ILIM_SW
OVP and Soft-Start
OVP Threshold
VOVP
OVP Input Current
IOVP
VOVP  1.5V
--
--
50
nA
Soft-Start SS Pin Current
ISS
VSS  2.5V
--
5
8
A
Temperature Protection
Thermal Shutdown Temperature
TSD
--
150
--
C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
TSD
--
20
--
C
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. If connected with a 20kΩ serial resistor, ACTL and DCTL can go up to 40V.
Note 3. 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.
Note 4. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precaution is recommended.
Note 5. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
Note 6. Guaranteed by design, not subjected to production test.
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Typical Application Circuit
D1
VIN
4.5V to 50V
C1
RT8463
ISP
VCC
EN
5V
R4
GND
VC
R1
10k
CREG
SS
ACTL
C3
10nF
C2
3.3nF
R3
ISN
OVP
DCTL
PWM
Dimming control
R2
100mV
C6
C5
1µF
L
22µH
SW
C4
0.47µF
Figure 2. PWM to Analog Dimming Buck Configuration
D1
VIN
4.5V to 50V
C1
RT8463
ISP
VCC
Analog
Dimming
ACTL
ISN
DCTL
OVP
CREG
VC
R1
10k
C2
3.3nF
R3
R4
GND
EN
5V
R2
100mV
SS
C6
C5
1µF
L
15µH
SW
C3
10nF
Figure 3. Analog Dimming Buck Configuration
D1
VIN
4.5V to 50V
C1
RT8463
VCC
ISP
PWM
Dimming control
ACTL
ISN
OVP
5V
EN
DCTL
VC
R1
10k
C2
3.3nF
R3
GND
CREG
SS
C3
10nF
R2
100mV
R4
C6
C5
1µF
L
15µH
SW
Figure 4. PWM Dimming Buck Configuration Through ACTL Pin
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L
15µH
VIN
4.5V to 50V
D1
C1
C6
1µF
RT8463
SW
VCC
EN
5V
CREG
VC
R1
10k
SS
C2
3.3nF
ACTL
C3
10nF
R2
100mV
ISP
ISN
GND
DCTL
PWM
Dimming control
VOUT
50V (Max.)
C5
1µF
R3
OVP
VOUT
R4
C4
0.47µF
Figure 5. PWM to Analog Dimming Boost Configuration
C6
D1
L
VIN
4.5V to 50V
15µH
C1
VOUT
50V (Max.)
RT8463
5V
VCC
SW
EN
ISP
DCTL
PWM
Dimming control
VC
R1
10k
SS
C2
3.3nF
ISN
GND
CREG
ACTL
C3
10nF
R2
100mV
C5
1µF
OVP
C4
0.47µF
R3
VOUT
R4
Figure 6. PWM to Analog Dimming Buck-Boost Configuration
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Typical Operating Characteristics
Supply Current vs. Temperature
2.2
2.0
2.0
Supply Current (mA)
Supply Current (mA)
Supply Current vs. VCC
2.5
1.5
1.0
0.5
1.8
1.6
1.4
VCC = 12V
1.2
0.0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
-50
50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
Temperature (°C)
VCC (V)
Shutdown Current vs. VCC
ISP-ISN Threshold vs. Temperature
8.0
130
ISP-ISN Threshold (mV)
Shutdown Current (μA)1
7.5
7.0
6.5
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
118
106
94
82
VIN = 12V
4.0
70
0
10
20
30
40
50
-50
-25
0
VCC (V)
Efficiency vs. Input Voltage
100
50
75
100
125
Efficiency vs. Input Voltage
100
Boost
Buck
95
Efficiency (%)
95
Efficiency (%)
25
Temperature (°C)
90
85
80
90
85
80
VOUT = 30V, IOUT = 210mA
75
VOUT = 15V, IOUT = 210mA
75
5
10
15
20
25
Input Voltage (V)
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30
15
18
21
24
27
30
Input Voltage (V)
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IOUT vs. VACTL
Efficiency vs. Input Voltage
100
240
Buck-Boost
210
180
90
I OUT (mA)
Efficiency (%)
95
85
150
120
90
60
80
30
VOUT = 15V, IOUT = 210mA
VOUT = 30V, IOUT = 210mA
0
75
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
0
20
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
VACTL (V)
Input Voltage (V)
VOVP vs. Temperature
IOUT vs. VDCTL
1.4
240
210
1.3
180
1.2
VOVP (V)
I OUT (mA)
150
120
90
1.1
1.0
60
0.9
30
VOUT = 30V, IOUT = 210mA, f = 100Hz
VCC = 12V
0.8
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
-50
100
-25
0
Frequency vs. VCC
50
75
100
125
SS Current vs. Temperature
480
6.2
470
5.8
SS Current (µA)
Frequency (kHz)1
25
Temperature (°C)
PWM Duty (%)
460
450
440
5.4
5.0
4.6
430
VCC = 12V
420
4.2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
VCC (V)
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-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
Temperature (°C)
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Power Off from VIN
Power On from VIN
IOUT
(200mA/Div)
IOUT
(200mA/Div)
VOUT
(20V/Div)
VOUT
(20V/Div)
VIN
(10V/Div)
VIN
(10V/Div)
Time (25ms/Div)
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Application Information
Loop Compensation
Output Over Voltage Setting
The RT8463 has an external compensation pin (VC)
allowing the loop response optimized for specific
application. An external resistor in series with a capacitor
is connected from the VC pin to GND to provide a pole
and a zero for proper loop compensation. The
recommended compensation resistance and capacitance
for the RT8463 are 10kΩ and 3.3nF.
The RT8463 is equipped with Over Voltage Protection
(OVP) function. When the voltage at OVP pin exceeds a
threshold of approximately1.2V, the power switch is turned
off. The power switch can be turned on again once the
voltage at OVP pin drops below 1.2V.
Soft-Start
The soft-start can be achieved by connecting a capacitor
from the SS pin to GND. The built-in soft-start circuit
reduces the start-up current spike and output voltage
overshoot. The soft-start time is determined by the external
capacitor charged by an internal 5μA constant charging
current. The SS pin directly limits the slew rate of voltage
on the VC pin, which in turn limits the peak switch current.
The value of the soft-start capacitor is user defined to
satisfy the designer's requirements.
LED Current Setting
The LED current could be calculated by the following
equation :
For the Boost application, the output voltage could be
clamped at a certain voltage level. The OVP voltage can
be set by the following equation :
R3
)
R4
where R3 and R4 are the voltage divider from VOUT to GND
with the divider center node connected to the OVP pin.
VOUT_OVP = 1.2  (1 +
Current Limit Protection
The RT8463 can limit the peak switch current by the
internal over current protection feature. In normal operation,
the power switch is turned off when the switch current
reaches the loop-set value. The maximum peak-current
limit of the switch is 2.5A (typ.).
Over Temperature Protection
V (ISP  ISN)
ILED(MAX) =
R2
where V (ISP − ISN) is the voltage between ISP and ISN
(100mV typ. if ACTL or DCTL dimming is not applied) and
the R2 is the resister between ISP and ISN.
The RT8463 provides Over Temperature Protection (OTP)
function to prevent the excessive power dissipation from
overheating. The OTP function will shut down switching
operation when the die junction temperature exceeds
150°C. The chip will automatically start to switch again
when the die junction temperature cools off.
Brightness / Dimming Control
Inductor Selection
The RT8463 features both analog and digital dimming
control. Analog dimming is linearly controlled by an
external voltage (0.2V < VACTL < 1.2V). With an on-chip
Choose an inductor that can handle the necessary peak
current without saturating, and ensure that the inductor
has a low DCR (copper wire resistance) to minimize I2R
power losses. Inductor manufacturers specify the
maximum current rating as the current where the
inductance falls to certain percentage of its nominal value
(65% typ.).
output clamping amplifier and a resistor, PWM dimming
signal fed at DCTL pin can be easily filtered to an analog
dimming signal with an external capacitor from the ACTL
pin to GND for noise-free PWM dimming. A very high
contrast ratio true digital PWM dimming can be achieved
by driving the ACTL pin with a PWM signal from 100Hz to
10kHz.
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Table 1. Relevant Parameters for Buck, Boost, and Buck − Boost Topologies
Buck
Boost
Buck  Boost
Duty Cycle : D
VOUT
VIN  VF
VOUT  VIN  VF
VOUT  VF
VOUT  VF
VIN  VOUT  VF
Average Inductor
Current : IL
IOUT
IOUT
1 D
IOUT
1 D
I (A)
VOUT  VF
 (1  D)
L  fSW
VOUT  VF
 D (1  D)
L  fSW
VOUT  VF
 (1  D)
L  fSW
VOUT  VF
 (1  D)
IOUT  L  fSW
VOUT  VF
 D (1  D)2
IOUT  L  fSW
VOUT  VF
 (1  D)2
IOUT  L  fSW
IOUT

 (1  )
1 D
2
IOUT

 (1  )
1 D
2
VOUT  VF
 D (1  D)2
IOUT    fSW
VOUT  VF
 (1  D)2
IOUT    fSW
 
I (A)
IL
IPK (A) = IL  (1 

2
)
L (H)
IOUT  (1 

2
)
VOUT  VF
 (1  D)
IOUT    fSW
γ : Current ripple ratio, set γ = 1 for typical peak current
disign.
fSW : Switch Frequency
VF : Forward voltage drop of the output rectifier.
VIN : Nominal input voltage.
VOUT : Desired output voltage.
IOUT : Desired output current.
IPK : Peak current of Inductor.
L : Minimum Desired Inductor value.
Table1, shows the relevant parameters for Buck, Boost
and Buck − Boost topologies. The first column is for the
basic definition of the terms.
Schottky Diode Selection
The Schottky diode, with low forward voltage drop and
fast switching speed, is necessary for the RT8463
applications. In addition, power dissipation, reverse voltage
rating and pulsating peak current are the important
parameters of the Schottky diode that must be
considered. Choose a suitable Schottky diode whose
reverse voltage rating is greater than the maximum output
voltage. The diode's average current rating must exceed
the average output current. The diode conducts current
only when the power switch is turned off (typically less
than 50% duty cycle).
Capacitor Selection
The peak inductor current depends on the different
topologies. For a Buck converter the average value of the
inductor current equals the load current, irrespective of
the input voltage. When as the input increases, the peak
current increases.
The input capacitor reduces current spikes from the input
supply and minimizes noise injection to the converter. For
most RT8463 applications, a 4.7μF ceramic capacitor is
sufficient. A higher or lower value may be used depending
on the noise level from the input supply and the input
current to the converter.
The inductor must be selected with a saturation current
rating greater than the peak current limit.
In Boost application, the output capacitor is typically a
ceramic capacitor and is selected based on the output
voltage ripple requirements. The minimum value of the
output capacitor, COUT, is approximately given by the
following equation :
I
D T
COUT = LED
VRIPPLE
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Maximum Power Dissipation (W)1
Thermal Considerations
For continuous operation, do not exceed absolute
maximum junction temperature. The maximum power
dissipation depends on the thermal resistance of the IC
package, PCB layout, rate of surrounding airflow, and
difference between junction and ambient temperature. The
maximum power dissipation can be calculated by the
following formula :
PD(MAX) = (TJ(MAX) − TA) / θJA
where TJ(MAX) is the maximum junction temperature, TA is
the ambient temperature, and θJA is the junction to ambient
thermal resistance.
For recommended operating condition specifications, the
maximum junction temperature is 125°C. The junction to
ambient thermal resistance, θJA, is layout dependent. For
TSSOP-14 (Exposed Pad) package, the thermal
resistance, θJA, is 30.1°C/W on a standard JEDEC 51-7
four-layer thermal test board. For WDFN-12L 3x3 package,
the thermal resistance, θJA, is 30.5°C/W on a standard
JEDEC 51-7 four-layer thermal test board. The maximum
power dissipation at TA = 25°C can be calculated by the
following formula :
The maximum power dissipation depends on the operating
ambient temperature for fixed T J(MAX) and thermal
resistance, θJA. The derating curve in Figure 7 allows the
designer to see the effect of rising ambient temperature
on the maximum power dissipation.
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Four-Layer PCB
3.0
TSSOP-14 (Exposed Pad)
2.5
WDFN-12L 3x3
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
0
25
50
75
100
125
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Figure 7. Derating Curve of Maximum Power Dissipation
Layout Consideration
PCB layout is very important to design power switching
converter circuits. The recommended layout guidelines
are listed as follows :

The power components L1, D1, CVIN, and COUT must be
placed as close to each other as possible to reduce the
ac current loop area. The PCB trace between power
components must be as short and wide as possible
due to large current flow through these traces during
operation.

Place L1 and D1 connected to SW pin as close as
possible. The trace should be as short and wide as
possible.

The input capacitors C1 must be placed as close to
VCC pin as possible.

Place the compensation components to the VC pin as
close as possible to avoid noise pick up.
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (30.1°C/W) = 3.32W for
TSSOP-14 (Exposed Pad) package
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (30.5°C/W) = 3.28W for
WDFN-12L 3x3 package
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Place these components as close as possible.
D1
COUT
L1
GND
C1
GND
RSENS
:
:
:
:
RVC
CVC
VIN
ISP
1
12
VCC
ISN
2
11
CREG
VC
3
10
SW
ACTL
4
9
GND
DCTL
5
8
SS
EN
6
7
OVP
GND
Grand Plane
CVIN
C5
GND
Locate input
capacitor to
VCC as close
as possible.
CSS
GND
Locate the compensation components to VC
pin as close as possible.
Figure 8. PCB Layout Guide for WDFN-12L 3x3
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Outline Dimension
Symbol
Dimensions In Millimeters
Dimensions In Inches
Min
Max
Min
Max
A
1.000
1.200
0.039
0.047
A1
0.000
0.150
0.000
0.006
A2
0.800
1.050
0.031
0.041
b
0.190
0.300
0.007
0.012
D
4.900
5.100
0.193
0.201
e
0.650
0.026
E
6.300
6.500
0.248
0.256
E1
4.300
4.500
0.169
0.177
L
0.450
0.750
0.018
0.030
U
1.900
2.900
0.075
0.114
V
1.600
2.600
0.063
0.102
14-Lead TSSOP (Exposed Pad) Plastic Package
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1
2
1
DETAIL A
Pin #1 ID and Tie Bar Mark Options
Note : The configuration of the Pin #1 identifier is optional,
but must be located within the zone indicated.
Symbol
D2
Dimensions In Millimeters
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
A
0.700
0.800
0.028
0.031
A1
0.000
0.050
0.000
0.002
A3
0.175
0.250
0.007
0.010
b
0.150
0.250
0.006
0.010
D
2.950
3.050
0.116
0.120
Option1
2.300
2.650
0.091
0.104
Option2
1.970
2.070
0.078
0.081
2.950
3.050
0.116
0.120
Option1
1.400
1.750
0.055
0.069
Option2
1.160
1.260
0.046
0.050
E
E2
Dimensions In Inches
e
L
0.450
0.350
0.018
0.450
0.014
0.018
W-Type 12L DFN 3x3 Package
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