ETC RT9641B

RT9641A/B
General Description
Triple Linear Regulator Controller Support
ACPI Control Interface
Features
The RT9641A/B, paired with either the RT9230 or RT9231
simplifies the implementation of ACPI-compliant designs
in microprocessor and computer applications. The IC
integrates two linear controllers and a low-current pass
transistor, as well as the monitoring and control functions
into a 16-pin SOIC package. One linear controller generates
the 3.3VDUAL voltage plane from an ATX power supply's
5VSB output during sleep states (S3,S4/S5), powering
the PCI slots through an external pass transistor, as
instructed by the status of the 3.3VDUAL enable pin. An
additional pass transistor is used to switch in the ATX
3.3V output for PCI operation during S0 and S1 (active)
operating states. The second linear controller supplies
the computer system's 2.5V/3.3V memory power through
an external pass transistor in active states. During S3
state, an integrated pass transistor supplies the 2.5V/
3.3V sleep-state power. A third controller powers up a
5VDUAL plane by switching in the ATX 5V output in active
states, or the ATX 5VSB in sleep states.
Provides 3 ACPI-Controlled Voltages
−5V Active/Sleep(5VDUAL)
−3.3V Active/Sleep(3.3VDUAL)
−2.5V/3.3V Active/Sleep(VMEM) with RT9641A
−2V/3.43V Active and 2.5V/3.3V Sleep(VMEM) with
RT9641B
Simple Control Design
−No Compensation Required
Excellent Output Voltage Accuracy
−3.3VDUALOutput : ±2.0% ; Sleep States Only
− 2.5V/3.3V (2.6V/3.43V) Output : ± 2.0% ; Both
Operational States
Fixed Output Voltages Require No Precision
External Resistors
Small Size
−Small External Component Count
Selectable 2.5V/3.3V (2.6/3.43) VMEM Output Voltage
via FAULT/MSEL Pin
−2.5V/2.6V for RDRAM Memory
−3.3V/3.43V for SDRAM Memory
Under-voltage Monitoring of All Outputs with
Centralized FAULT Reporting
Adjustable Soft-start Function Eliminates
5VSBPerturbations
The RT9641A/B's operating mode (active-state outputs
or sleep-state outputs) is selectable through two control
pins: S3 and S5 Further control of the logic governing
activation of different power modes is offered through two
enabling pins: EN3VDL and EN5VDL. In active states, the
3.3VDUAL linear regulator uses an external N-channel pass
MOSFET to connect the output (VOUT1) directly to the
3.3V input supplied by an ATX (or equivalent) power supply,
while incurring minimal losses. In sleep state, the 3.3VDUAL
output is supplied from the ATX 5VSB through a NPN
transistor, also external to the controller. Active state power
delivery for the 2.5V/3.3V or 2.6V/3.43V VMEM output is
done through an external NPN or a NMOS transistor. In
sleep states, conduction on this output is transferred to
an internal pass transistor. The 5VDUAL output is powered
through two external MOS transistors. In sleep states, a
PMOS (or PNP) transistor conducts the current from the
ATX 5VSB output, while in active states, current flow is
transferred to a NMOS transistor connected to the ATX
5V output. Similar to the 3.3VDUAL output, the operation
of the 5VDUAL output is dictated not only by the status of
the S3 and S5 pins, but that of the EN5VDL pin as well.
Ordering Information
RT9641A/B
Package Type
S : SOP-16
Operating Temperature Range
C : Commercial Standard
VMEM Voltage
A : 2.5V/3.3V
B : 2.6V/3.43V
DS9641A/B-03 August 2003
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Pin Configurations
T0P VIEW
5VSB
EN3VDL
3V3DLSB
3V3DL
EN5VDL
S3
S5
GND
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
VSEN2
DRV2
12V
SS
5VDL
5VDLSB
DLA
FAULT/MSEL
SOP-16 Package
Typical Application Circuit
+5VIN
+12VIN
+
+3.3VIN
470uF
+
220uF
1uF
1uF
2SD1802
1uF
12V
5VSB
3V3DLSB
DRV2
2SD1802
2X150uF
3V3DL
+
1uF
RT9641A/B
+
1/2 UF76113DK8
VOUT1
3.3VDUAL
+
10uF
+5VSB
VSEN2
FAULT/MSEL
5VDLSB
DLA
1K
(From Open-drain N-MOS)
0.1uF
S3
S5
EN5VDL
EN3VDL
SS
5VDL
GND
2
1uF
2X150uF
100
180k
MMBT2907A
1/2 HUF7613DK8
+
S3
S5
EN5VDL
EN3VDL
SHUTDOWN
VOUT2
2.5VMEM
+
200uF
VOUT2
1uF 3.3/3.43VMEM
150uF
1uF
VOUT3
5VDUAL
RT9641A/B
Function Block Diagram
12V
3V3DLSB
3V3DL
To 12V
12V Bias
12V Monitor
10.5V/9.5V
EA4 +
DLA
5VSB POR
UV
Detector
FAULT/MSEL
5VSB
5VDLSB
Monitor and Control
+
- MEM Voltage
+
40uA
Temperature
Monitor
(TMON)
+
1.265V
Select COMP
0.2V
5VDL
+
DRV2
To UV
Detector
UA Compartor
+
- EA2
+
VSEN2
3.75V 5uF
SS
S3 S5 EN5VDL GND
EN3VDL
Simplified Power System Diagram
5VIN
12VIN
5VSB
3.3VIN
Linear
Controller
Q2
Q3
Linear
Controller
Q1
VMEM
Q4
RT9641A/B
3.3VDUAL
Control
Logic
FAULT
Q5
5V DUAL
SHUTDOWN
S3
S5
EN5VLD
EN3VDL
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage (V5VSB) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12V -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DLA, DRV2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------All Other Pins ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Package Thermal Resistance
SOP-16, θJA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Maximum Junction Temperature -------------------------------------------------------------------------Maximum Storage Temperature Range ----------------------------------------------------------------Maximum Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ----------------------------------------------------
+7.0V
GND−0.3V to +14.5V
GND−0.3V to V12V+0.3V
GND−0.3V to 5VSB+0.3V
100° C/W
150°C
−65°C to 150°C
300°C
Recommended Operating Conditions
Supply Voltage (V5VSB) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Secondary Bias Voltage (V12V) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Digital Inputs (VS3, VS5, VEN3VDL, VEN5VDL) --------------------------------------------------------------Junction Temperature Range ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ambient Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+5V ±5%
+12V ±10%
0 to +5.5V
0°C to 125°C
0°C to 70°C
CAUTION:
Stresses beyond the ratings specified in "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device.
This is a stress only rating and operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the
operational sections of this specification is not implied.
Electrical Characteristics
(VCC (12VIN) = 12V, GND = 0V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
--
7
20
mA
--
2
10
mA
Rising 5VSB POR Threshold
--
2.5
--
V
Rising 12V Threshold
--
10.5
11
V
--
6.5
--
µA
--
0.8
--
V
VCC Supply Current
Operating Supply Current
I5VSB
Shutdown Supply Current
I5VSB(OFF)
VSS = 0V, S3 = 0, S5 =0
Power-on Reset, Soft-start, and 12V Monitor
Soft-start Current
ISS
Shutdown Soft-start Voltage
To be continued
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Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
--
--
2.0
%
2.5V/3.3V (2.6V/3.43V) Linear Regulator (VOUT2)
Regulation
VSEN2 Nominal Voltage Level
VVSEN
RSEL = 1kΩ
--
2.5/2.6
--
V
VSEN2 Nominal Voltage Level
VVSEN2
RSEL = 1kΩ
--
3.3/3.4
--
V
VSEN2 Under-voltage Falling Threshold
--
68
--
%
VSEN2 Under-voltage Hysteresis
--
7
--
%
VSEN2 Output Current
IVSEN2
5VSB = 5V
200
300
--
mA
DRV2 Output Drive Current
IDRV2
5VSB = 5V, RSEL = 1kΩ
20
30
--
mA
RSEL = 10kΩ
--
200
--
Ω
--
--
2.0
%
--
3.3
--
V
3V3DL Under-voltage Falling Threshold
--
2.24
--
V
3V3DL Under-voltage Hysteresis
--
230
--
mV
5.0
10
--
mA
--
90
--
Ω
5VDL Under-voltage Falling Threshold
--
3.40
--
V
5VDL Under-voltage Hysteresis
--
350
--
mV
-40
--
--
mA
--
10
--
µS
50
--
mS
DRV2 Output Impedance
3.3V Dual Linear Regulator (VOUT1)
Sleep-mode Regulation
3V3DL Nominal Voltage Level
3V3DLSB Output Drive Current
V3V3DL
I3V3DLSB 5VSB = 5V
DLA Output Impedance
5V Dual Switch Controller (VOUT3)
5VDLSB Output Drive Current
I5VDLSB
5VDLSB = 4V
Timing Intervals
Active to Sleep, Input to Switching Delay
Sleep to Active, Input to Switching Delay
Td1
Td2
CSS = 0.1µF
(1)
--
(1)
Control I/O (S3, S5, EN3VDL, EN5VDL, FAULT)
High Level Threshold
2.0
--
--
V
Low Level Threshold
--
--
0.8
V
S3, S5 Internal Pull-up Impedance to 5VSB
--
50
--
kΩ
--
100
--
Ω
--
145
--
°C
--
155
--
°C
FAULT Output Impedance
FAULT = high
Temperature Monitor
Fault-level Threshold
Shutdown-level Threshold
TDS
Note: (1) = 50mS with 0.1µF Soft-start capacitor. The delay time is adjustable with td2 = 500xCSS (ms).
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Functional Pin Description
condition by being pulled to 5VSB.
5VSB (Pin 1)
Provide a 5V bias supply for the IC to this pin by connecting
it to the ATX 5VSB output. This pin also provides the base
bias current for all the external NPN transistors controlled
by the IC. The voltage at this pin monitored for power-on
reset (POR) purposes.
DLA (Pin 10)
Connect this pin to the gates of suitable N-MOSFETs,
which in active states, are used to switch in the ATX 3.3V
and 5V outputs into the 3.3VDUAL and 5VDUAL outputs,
respectively.
EN3VDLand EN5VDL (Pin 2 and 5)
5VDLSB (Pin 11)
These pins control the logic governing the output behavior
in response to S3 and S4/S5 requests. These are digital
inputs whose status can only be changed during active
states operation or during chip shutdown (SS pin grounded
by external open-drain device). The input information is
latched-in when entering a sleep state, as well as following
5VSB POR release or exit from shutdown.
Connect this pin to the gate of a suitable P-MOSFET or
bipolar PNP. In sleep states, this transistor is switched
on, connecting the ATX 5VSB output to the 5VDUAL regulator
output. When PNP is used, it is recommanded to use a
100Ω base resistor for base current limiting.
5VDL (Pin 12)
Connect this pin to the 5VDUAL output (VOUT3). In either
operating state, the voltage at this pin is provided through
a fully on MOS transistor. This pin is also monitored for
under-voltage events.
3V3DLSB (Pin 3)
Connect this pin to the base of a suitable NPN transistor.
In sleep states, this transistor is used to regulate the
voltage at 3V3DL pin to 3.3V.
SS (Pin 13)
3V3DL (Pin 4)
Connect a small ceramic capacitor (0.1µF recommended)
from this pin to GND. The internal Soft-start (SS) current
source along with the external capacitor creates a voltage
ramp used to control the ramp-up of the output voltages.
Pulling this pin low with an open-drain device shuts down
all the output as well as forces the FAULT pin low. The CSS
capacitor is also used to provide a controlled S4/S5 to
active transition delay time.
Connect this pin to the 3.3V dual output (VOUT1). In sleep
states, the voltage at this pin is regulated to 3.3V; in active
states, ATX 3.3V output is delivered to this node through a
fully on N-MOS transistor. During all operating states, this
pin is monitored for under-voltage events.
S3 and S5 (Pin 6 and 7)
These pins switch the IC's operating state from active (S0,
S1) to S3 and S4/S5 sleep states. Connect S3 to SLP_S3
and S5 to SLP_S5. These are digital inputs featuring
internal 50kΩ(typical) resistor pull-up to 5VSB. Internal
circuitry de-glitches the S3 pin for disturbances.
12V (Pin 14)
Connect this pin to the ATX (or equivalent) 12V output.
This pin is used to monitor the status of the power supply
as well as provide bias for the NMOS-compatible output
drivers. 12V presence at the chip in the absence of bias
voltage, or severe 12V brownout during active states (S0,
S1) operation can lead to chip misbehavior. RT9641A/B
refuses entering active state before 12V power ready.
GND (Pin 8)
Signal ground for the IC. All voltage levels are measured
with respect to this pin.
FAULT/MSEL (Pin 9)
DRV2 (Pin 15)
This is a multiplexed function pin allowing the setting of
the memory output voltage to either 2.5V(2.6V) or
3.3V(3.43V) (for RDRAM or SDRAM memory systems).
The memory voltage setting is latched-in when SS pin
voltage goes up to 0.8V (typically 5ms after POR). In case
of an under-voltage on any of the outputs or an over
temperature event, this pin is used to report the fault
For the 2.5V RDRAM systems, connect this pin to the
base of a suitable NPN transistor. This pass transistor
regulates the 2.5V(2.6V) output from the ATX 3.3V during
active states operation. For 3.3V SDRAM systems connect
this pin to the gate of a suitable N-MOS transistor or the
base of a suitable NPN transistor.
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VSEN2 (Pin 16)
Connect this pin to the memory output (VOUT2). In sleep states, this pin is regulated to 2.5V(2.6V) or 3.3V(3.43V) (based
on RSEL) through an internal pass transistor capable of delivering 300mA (Typically). The active-state voltage at this pin is
regulated through an external NPN or NMOS transistor connected at the DRV2 pin for both 2.5V(2.6V) and 3.3V(3.43V)
setting. During all operating states, the voltage at this pin is monitored for under-voltage events.
Applications Information
Table 1. 3.3VDUAL Output (VOUT1) Truth Table
Operation
The RT9641A/B controls 3 output voltages. It is designed
for microprocessor computer applications with 3.3V, 5V,
5VSB, and 12V outputs from an ATX power supply. The IC
is composed of two linear controllers supplying the PCI
slots' 3.3VAUX power (3.3VDUAL, VOUT1) and the 2.5V
RDRAM or 3.3V SDRAM memory power (2.5V/3.3V(2.6V/
3.43V) VMEM, VOUT2), and a dual switch controller supplying
the 5VDUAL voltage (VOUT3). In addition, all the control and
monitoring functions necessary for complete ACPI
implementation are integrated into the RT9641A/B.
EN3VDL S5 S3 3V3DL
Initialization
Comments
0
1
1
3.3V
S0, S1 States (Active)
0
1
0
3.3V
S3
0
0
1
Note
Maintains Previous State
0
0
0
3.3V
S4/S5
1
1
1
3.3V
S0, S1 States (Active)
1
1
0
3.3V
S3
1
0
1
Note
Maintains Previous State
1
0
0
0V
S4/S5
Note: Combination not allowed.
The RT9641A/B automatically initializes upon receipt of
input power. The Power-On Reset (POR) function
continually monitors the 5VSB input supply voltage,
initiating soft-start operation after it exceeds its POR
threshold (in S4/S5 states). The 5VSB POR trip event is
also used to lock in the memory voltage setting based on
RSEL.
As seen in Table 1, EN3VDL simply controls whether
the 3.3VDUAL plane remains powered up during S4/S5 sleep
state.
Table 2. 5VDUAL Output (VOUT3) Truth Table
EN5VDL S5 S3 5VDL
The RT9641A/B forces the operation mode to start from
S4/S5 states at POR releasing.
Operational Truth Tables
The EN3VDL and EN5VDL pins offer a host of choices in
terms of the overall system architecture and supported
features. Tables 1~3 describe the truth combinations
pertaining to each of the three outputs.
Comments
0
1
1
5V
S0, S1 States(Active)
0
1
0
0V
S3
0
0
1
Note
0
0
0
0V
S4/S5
1
1
1
5V
S0, S1 States(Active)
1
1
0
5V
S3
1
0
1
Note
1
0
0
5V
Maintains Previous State
Maintains Previous State
S4/S5
Note: Combination not allowed.
Very similarly, Table 2 details the fact that EN5VDL status
controls whether the 5VDUAL plane supports sleeps
states.
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Table 3. 2.5V/3.3V(2.6V/3.43V) VMEM Output (VOUT2)
Truth Table
S4/S5
Another condition that could set off the FAULT flag is chip
over-temperature. If the RT9641A/B reaches an internal
temperature of 145°C (typical), the FAULT flag is set
(FAULT/MSEL pulled high), but the chip continues to
operate until the temperature reaches 155°C (typical),
when unconditional shutdown of all outputs takes place.
The thermal shutdown can be released with a re-soft-start
when the chip cools down.
S0, S1 States(Active)
Shutdown
3.3V
S3
1
Note
Maintains Previous State
0
0V
In case of a FAULT condition that might endanger the
computer system, or at any other time, the RT9641A/B
can be shut down by pulling the SS pin below the specified
shutdown level (typically 0.8V) with an open drain or open
collector device capable of sinking a minimum of 2mA.
Pulling the SS pin low effectively shuts down all the pass
elements. Upon release of the SS pin, the RT9641A/B
undergoes a new soft-start cycle and resumes normal
operation in accordance to the ATX supply and control
pins status.
RSEL S5 S3
2.5V/3.3V
Comments
1kΩ
1
1
2.5V/2.6V
1kΩ
1
0
2.5V
S3
1kΩ
0
1
Note
Maintains Previous State
1KΩ
0
0
0V
10kΩ
1
1
3.3V/3.43V
10kΩ
1
0
10kΩ
0
10kΩ
0
S0, S1 States(Active)
S4/S5
Note: Combination not allowed.
As seen in Table 3, 2.5V/3.3V(2.6V/3.43V) VMEM output
is maintained in S3 (Suspend-To-RAM), but not in S4/S5
state. The dual-voltage support accommodates both
SDRAM as well as RDRAM type memories.
Fault Protection
Layout Considerations
All the outputs are monitored against under-voltage events.
A serve over-current caused by a failed load on any of the
outputs, would, in turn, cause that specific output to
suddenly drop. If any of the output voltages drop below
68% of their set value, such event is reported by having
the FAULT/MSEL pin pulled to 5V. Additionally, the 2.5V/
3.3V(2.6V/3.43V) memory regulator is internally current
limited while in a sleep state. Exceeding the maximum
current rating of this output in a sleep state can lead to
output voltage drooping. If excessive, this droop can
ultimately trip the under-voltage detector and send a FAULT
signal to the computer system. However, a FAULT
condition will only set off the FAULT flag, and it will not
shut off or latch off any part of the circuit. If shutdown or
latch off the circuit is desired, this can be achieved by
externally pulling or latching the SS pin low. Pulling the
SS pin low will also force the FAULT pin to go low.
The typical application employing a RT9641A/B is a fairly
straight-forward implementation. Similar to any other linear
regulators, attention has to be paid to a few potentially
sensitive small signal components, such as those
connected to high-impedance nodes or those supplying
critical by-pass currents.
The power components (pass transistors) and the controller
IC should be placed first. The controller should be placed
in a central position on the motherboard, closer to the
memory load if possible. Ensure the VSEN2 connection
is properly sized to carry 300mA without significant
resistive losses. The pass transistors should be placed
on pads capable of heatsinking, matching the device's
power dissipation. Where applicable, multiple via
corrections to a large internal plane can significantly lower
localized device temperature rise.
Under-voltage sensing is disabled on all disabled outputs
and during soft-start ramp-up intervals.
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close to the component as possible. Dedicate another
solid layer as a power plane and break this plane into
smaller islands of common voltage levels. Ideally, the power
plane should support both the input power and output
power nodes. Use copper filled polygons on the top and
bottom circuit layers to create power islands connecting
the filtering components (output capacitors) and the loads.
Use the remaining printed circuit layers for small signal
wiring.
+12VIN
5VDL
Q2
VOUT1
LOAD
12V 5VSB
SS
5VDLSB
CBULK1
Q3
3V3DLSB
3V3DL
Q4
VOUT3
CBULK2
DLA
RT9641A/B
VSEN2
DRV2
GND
CIN
CHF3
LOAD
CSS
CHF1
C5VSB
C12V
Q5
Q1
Component Selection Guidelines
CHF2
VOUT2
CBULK2
Output Capacitors Selection
LOAD
+5VSB
The output capacitors for all outputs should be selected
to allow the output voltage to meet the dynamic regulation
requirements of active state operation (S0, S1). The load
transient for the various microprocessor system's
components may require high quality capacitors to supply
the high slew rate (di/dt) current demands. Thus, it is
recommended that capacitors COUT1 and COUT2 should be
selected for transient load regulation.
+3.3VIN
ISLAND ON POWAR PLANE LAYER
ISLAND ON CIRCUIT/POWER PLANE LAYER
VIA CONNECTION TO GROUND PLANE
Figure 1 . Printed Circuit Board Islands
Placement of the decoupling and bulk capacitors should
follow a placement reflecting their purpose. As such, the
high-frequency decoupling capacitors (CHF) should be
placed as close as possible to the load they are decoupling;
the ones decoupling the controller (C12V, C5VSB) close to
the controller pins, the one decoupling the load close to
the load connector or the load itself (if embedded). The
bulk capacitance (aluminum electrolytic or tantalum
capacitors) placement is not as critical as the highfrequency capacitor placement, but having these capacitors
close to the load they serve is preferable.
Also, during the transition between active and sleep
states, there is a short interval of time during which none
of the power pass elements are conducting-during this
time the output capacitors have to supply all the output
current. The output voltage drop during this brief period of
time can be approximated with the following formula:
∆ VOUT = IOUT x (ESROUT + tt / COUT), where
∆ VOUT :output voltage drop
ESROUT : output capacitor bank ESR
IOUT : output current during transition
The only critical small signal component is the soft-start
capacitor, CSS. Locate the component close to SS pin of
the control IC and connect to ground though a vias placed
close to the capacitor's ground pad. Minimize any leakage
current paths from SS node, since the internal current
source is only 5µA.
COUT : output capacitor bank capacitance
tt : active-to-sleep or sleep-to-active transition time (5µS
typical)
Since the output voltage drop is heavily dependent on the
ESR (equivalent series resistance) of the output capacitor
bank, the capacitors should be chosen to maintain the
output voltage above the lowest allowable regulation level.
A multi-layer printed circuit board is recommended. Figure1
shows the connections of most of the components to the
converter. Note that each individual capacitor could
represent numerous physical capacitors. Dedicate one
solid layer for a ground plane and make all critical
component ground connections through vias placed as
Input Capacitors Selection
The input capacitors for an RT9641A/B application must
have sufficiently low ESR so that the input voltage does
not dip excessively when energy is transferred to the output
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Transistor Selection/Considerations
used. While the heat dissipation should be carefully
handled.
capacitors.
The RT9641A/B typically requires one P-channel or PNP
transistor and two N-channel power MOSFETs and two
bipolar NPN transistors.
Q4
If a P-chanel MOSFET is used to switch the 5VSB output
of the ATX supply into the 5VDUAL output during S3 and
S4/S5 states (as dictated by EN5VDL status), then, similar
to the situation where Q1 is a MOSFET, the selection
criteria of this device is also proper voltage budgeting.
The maximum rDS (ON), however, has to be achieved with
only 4.5V of VGS, so a logic level MOSFET needs to be
selected. If a PNP device is chosen to perform this function,
it has to have a low saturation voltage while providing the
maximum sleep-state current and have current gain
sufficiently high to be saturated using the minimum drive
current (typically 20mA). A 100Ω ~ 200Ω resistor is
recommended to be inserted between the 5VDLSB pin
and Base node of the PNP transistor for limiting the base
current.
One general requirement for selection of transistors for all
the linear regulators/switching elements is package
selection for efficient removal of heat. The power dissipated
in a linear regulator/switching element is:
PLINEAR = IO x (VIN - VOUT)
Select a package and heatsink that maintains the junction
temperature below the rating with the maximum expected
ambient temperature.
Q1
The active element on the 2.5V/3.3V (2.6V/3.43V) VMEM
output has different requirements for each the two voltage
settings. In 2.5V systems utilizing RDRAM (or voltagecompatible) memory, Q1 had better to be a bipolar NPN
capable of conducting the maximum required output
current and it must have a minimum current gain (hfe) of
100~150 at this current and 0.7V VCE. In such systems,
the 2.5V(2.6V) output is regulated from the ATX 3.3V output
while in an active state. In 3.3V systems (SDRAM or
compatible) Q1 is suggested to use an N-channel
MOSFET, then the MOSFET serves like a switch when it
is connected to ATX3.3V during active states (S0, S1).
The main criteria for the selection of this transistor is output
voltage budgeting. The maximum RDS(ON) allowed at
highest junction temperature can be expressed with the
following equation:
Q3, Q5
The two N-channel MOSFETs are used to switch the 3.3V
and 5V inputs provided by the ATX supply into the 3.3VDUAL
and 5VDUAL outputs, respectively, while in active (S0, S1)
state. Similar RDS(ON) criteria apply in these cases as well,
unlike the PMOS, however, these NMOS transistors get
the benefit of an increased VGS drive (approximately 8V
and 7V respectively).
Q2
The NPN transistor used as sleep-state pass element on
the 3.3VDUAL output must have a minimum current gain of
100 at VCE = 1.5V and ICE = 500mA throughout the incircuit operating temperature range.
RDS(ON) MAX = (VIN MIN−VOUT MIN)/ IOUT MAX, where
VIN MIN : minimum input voltage
VOUT MIN : minimum output voltage allowed.
IOUT MAX : maximum output current
The gate bias available for this MOEFET is approximately
6V, so the logic level MOSFET is prefered. The
3.3V(3.43V) VMEM power also can be regulated from ATX
5V in order to have high quality V MEM , in such a
configuration, either MOSFET or NPN transistors can be
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RT9641A/B
Outline Dimension
H
A
M
B
J
F
C
I
D
Symbol
Dimensions In Millimeters
Dimensions In Inches
Min
Max
Min
Max
A
9.804
10.008
0.386
0.394
B
3.810
3.988
0.150
0.157
C
1.346
1.753
0.053
0.069
D
0.330
0.508
0.013
0.020
F
1.194
1.346
0.047
0.053
H
0.178
0.254
0.007
0.010
I
0.102
0.254
0.004
0.010
J
5.791
6.198
0.228
0.244
M
0.406
1.270
0.016
0.050
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