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RT4503/A
Asynchronous Boost Converter for 10 WLEDs
General Description
Features
The RT4503/A is a highly integrated LED driver IC capable
of driving 10 WLEDs in series. It is composed of a current
mode Boost converter integrated with a 36V/1.2A power
switch.
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2.5V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
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36V Open LED Protection for 10 WLEDs
Pulse Dimming Brightness Control
200mV Reference Voltage with ±2% Accuracy
550kHz Switching Frequency
Built-In Soft-Start
Over-Temperature Protection
Internal Compensation
Current Limit
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The RT4503/A supports a wide input voltage range from
2.5V to 5.5V and runs at a fixed frequency of 550kHz.
The LED current is set via an external resistor and the
feedback voltage is regulated to 200mV.
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For brightness dimming, the RT4503A supports 32 steps
pulse dimming which determines the feedback reference
voltage, and RT4503 support PWM dimming which
determines the feedback reference voltage.
Ordering Information
RT4503/A
Package Type
QW : WDFN-6L 2x2 (W-Type)
Applications
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Lead Plating System
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
Cellular Phones
Digital Cameras
Probable Instruments
RT4503 : PWM Dimming
RT4503A : Pulse Dimming
Note :
Richtek products are :
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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
L
LX
VIN
VIN
…
RT4503/A
EN
GND
COMP*
FB
* : COMP pin for RT4503 only.
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Pin Configurations
Marking Information
(TOP VIEW)
RT4503GQW
W : Date Code
1TW
FB
1
COMP
GND
2
GND
1T : Product Code
3
7
6
VIN
5
EN
LX
4
WDFN-6L 2x2
RT4503AGQW
RT4503
2R : Product Code
FB
1
NC
GND
2
GND
W : Date Code
2RW
3
7
6
VIN
5
EN
LX
4
WDFN-6L 2x2
RT4503A
Functional Pin Description
Pin No.
1
2
Pin Name
FB
Pin Function
Feedback Voltage Input. Place a resistor between this pin and GND to set
the current.
COMP (RT4503) Connect an External Capacitor to this Pin.
NC (RT4503A)
3,
GND
7 (Exposed Pad)
No Internal Connection.
Ground. The exposed pad must be soldered to a large PCB and connected
to GND for maximum thermal dissipation.
4
LX
Switch Node. Connect the pin to the switch side of the inductor.
5
EN
Enable Control Input and Pulse Dimming Input.
6
VIN
Supply Voltage Input.
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Function Block Diagram
COMP
(RT4503)
VREF
Dimming
DAC
FB
Internal
Compensation
OVP
LX
+
EA
-
Back Light
PWM Logic
+
-
Slope
OSC
ISENSE
GND
EN
VIN
Control Logic
OTP
IBIAS
UVLO
OCP
Operation
The RT4503/A is a constant frequency, current mode
Boost LED driver. In normal operation, the N-MOSFET is
turned on when the PWM Control circuit is set by the
oscillator and is turned off when the current comparator
resets the PWM Control circuit. While the N-MOSFET is
turned off, the inductor current conducts through the
external diode.
UVLO
When the input voltage is lower than the UVLO threshold
(2.37V typ.), the driver will turn off. There is a 80mV for
the UVLO hysteresis control.
Soft-Start
When the device is enabled, the Comp ramps up to the
target voltage in a specific time. This ensures that the
output voltage rises slowly to reduce the input inrush
current.
OCP
The driver provides cycle-by-cycle current limit function
to control the current on power switch.
OVP
The over-voltage protection function monitors the output
voltage via the LX pin voltage. The OVP threshold voltage
is 36V typically. Once the LED is open, the output voltage
reaches the OVP threshold, the driver will be shut down.
OTP
The over-temperature protection function will shut down
the switching operation when the junction temperature
exceeds 160°C. Once the junction temperature cools
down by approximately 15°C, the converter will
automatically resume switching.
EN Dimming
The EN pin is used for the control input for both PWM
dimming mode and digital dimming mode. Shutdown delay
when the EN voltage is logic low for more than specific
time, the driver will be shut down.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
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(Note 1)
VIN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EN, FB, COMP to GND -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LX to GND ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
WDFN-6L 2x2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
WDFN-6L 2x2, θJA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Junction Temperature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------Storage Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ESD Susceptibility (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Model) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MM (Machine Model) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recommended Operating Conditions
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−0.3V to 6V
−0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V)
−0.3V to 38V
2.1W
47.5°C/W
150°C
260°C
−65°C to 150°C
2kV
200V
(Note 4)
Supply Input Voltage, VIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.5V to 5.5V
Junction Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
Ambient Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 85°C
Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = 3.6V, CIN = 2.2μF, COUT = 1μF, L = 22μH, fSW = 550kHz, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Power Supply
IC Operating Current (switching)
IQ_SW
VFB = 0V
0.25
0.8
1.5
mA
IC Quiescent Current (non-switching)
IQ
VFB = 0.4V
0.25
0.35
0.5
mA
VIN Pin Shutdown Current
ISHDN
EN = GND
--
0.3
1
A
Under-Voltage Lockout Threshold
UVLO
VIN Rising Edge
2.25
2.37
2.5
V
Under-Voltage Lockout Hysteresis
UVLO_hys
VIN Falling Edge
--
80
--
mV
Enable and Reference Control
EN Input Voltage
Logic-High
VIH
1.4
--
--
Logic-Low
VIL
--
--
0.4
REN
--
300
--
k
EN Pull Low Resistance
EN minimum Shut down Pulse Width
V
Toff
For RT4503
20
--
--
ms
Toff
For RT4503A
2
--
--
ms
EN Minimum Logic High Pulse Width
THigh_MIN
0.5
--
--
s
EN Minimum Logic Low Pulse Width
TLow
0.5
--
1000
s
Internal Comp Resistance
PWM Minimum Duty without IC
Shutdown
PWM Frequency
Rcomp
--
120
--
k
DPWM MIN For RT4503, VFB > 0mV
1
--
--
%
f PWM
1
--
100
kHz
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Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Voltage and Current Control
Feedback Regulation Voltage
VFB
196
200
204
mV
Feedback Pin Bias Current
IFB
--
--
0.1
A
Oscillator Frequency
f SW
495
550
605
kHz
Maximum Duty Cycle
DMAX
--
93
--
%
--
0.4
0.7

Power Switch
N-MOSFET On-Resistance
RDS(ON)
VIN = 3.6V
OC and OLP
Peak N-MOSFET Current Limit
ILIM
1
1.2
1.4
A
Open LED Protection Threshold
OVP
35
36.5
38
V
Thermal Shutdown Threshold
TSD
--
160
--
°C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
TSD
--
15
--
°C
Thermal Shutdown
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. θJA is measured at TA = 25°C on a high effective thermal conductivity four-layer test board per JEDEC 51-7.
Note 3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precaution is recommended.
Note 4. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
Note 5. First EN pulse for pulse dimming see Timing Diagram.
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Typical Application Circuit
L
22µH
Up to 36V
1µF
LX
VIN
2.5V to 5.5V
VIN
2.2µF
…
RT4503/A
EN
GND
COMP*
FB
* : COMP pin for RT4503 only, the 220nF capacitor is suitable for most applications.
Timing Diagram
THIGH
TOFF
EN
50µs
TS
TLOW
31/3230/32
29/3228/32
27/32
26/32
ILED
Off
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Typical Operating Characteristics
Efficiency vs. Output Current
Efficiency vs. Input Voltage
100
100
90
90
80
VIN =
VIN =
VIN =
VIN =
70
60
3.3V
3.7V
4.2V
5.5V
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
80
50
40
30
20
Load = 20mA
Load = 30mA
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
10
VOUT = 30V
0
VOUT = 30V
0
0
0.005
0.01
0.015
0.02
0.025
0.03
2.5
2.8
3.1
3.4
Output Current (A)
4
4.3
4.6
4.9
5.2
5.5
Input Voltage (V)
Quiescent Current vs. Input Voltage
Quiescent Current vs. Temperature
0.80
0.7
0.75
0.6
Quiescent Current (mA)
Quiescent Current (mA)
3.7
0.70
0.65
0.60
0.55
0.50
Switching Quiescent Current
0.5
0.4
Non-Switching Quiescent Current
0.3
0.2
0.1
Switching Quiescent Current
0.45
0.0
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
-50
-25
0
Oscillator Frequency vs. Input Voltage
50
75
100
125
Oscillator Frequency vs. Temperature
650
584
582
580
578
576
574
572
570
568
566
564
562
560
558
630
610
Frequency (kHz)1
Frequency (kHz)1
25
Temperature (°C)
Input Voltage (V)
590
570
550
530
510
490
470
450
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
Input Voltage (V)
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-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
Temperature (°C)
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Reference Voltage vs. Output Current
Reference Voltage vs. Input Voltage
205.0
210
Reference Voltage (mV)
Reference Voltage (mV)
208
206
204
202
200
VIN = 5.5V
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 3.7V
198
196
194
202.8
200.6
VIN = 5.5V
VIN = 4.2V
VIN = 3.7V
198.4
196.2
192
194.0
190
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
24
27
0
30
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
24
27
30
Output Current (mA)
Output Current (mA)
Reference Voltage vs. Pulse Dimming Step
Reference Voltage vs. PWM Dimming Duty Cycle
200
250
Reference Voltage (mV)
Reference Voltage (mV)
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
200
150
100
50
20
10kHz
0
0
0
2
4 6
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32
0
20
Pulse Dimming Step
VIN Shutdown Current vs. Input Voltage
60
80
100
Open LED Protection vs. Input Voltage
0.35
39.0
38.5
0.30
38.0
0.25
37.5
OVP (V)
Shutdown Current (µA)1
40
PWM dimming Duty Cycle (%)
0.20
0.15
37.0
36.5
36.0
35.5
0.10
35.0
0.05
34.5
0.00
34.0
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
Input Voltage (V)
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5.5
2.5
2.8
3.1
3.4
3.7
4
4.3
4.6
4.9
5.2
5.5
Input Voltage(V)
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Power On from EN
Power Off from EN
EN
(2V/Div)
EN
(2V/Div)
VOUT
(10V/Div)
COMP
(100mV/Div)
VOUT
(10V/Div)
LX
(20V/Div)
I IN
(200mA/Div)
I IN
(200mA/Div)
VIN = 3.7V
VIN = 3.7V
Time (25ms/Div)
Time (5ms/Div)
PWM Dimming
PWM Dimming
EN
(2V/Div)
EN
(2V/Div)
VOUT
(500mV/Div)
VOUT
(100mV/Div)
FB
(20mV/Div)
FB
(20mV/Div)
I LED
(10mA/Div)
I LED
(10mA/Div)
VIN = 3.7V, F = 50kHz, Duty = 50%
VIN = 3.7V, F = 1kHz, Duty = 50%
Time (250μs/Div)
Time (5μs/Div)
Pulse Dimming
Pulse Dimming
EN
(1V/Div)
EN
(1V/Div)
I LED
(10mA/Div)
I LED
(10mA/Div)
VIN = 3.7V, IOUT = 20mA to zero
Time (5ms/Div)
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Time (5ms/Div)
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Application Information
Soft-Start
PWM Dimming
The RT4503/A includes a soft-start function to avoid high
inrush current during start-up. The soft-start function is
achieved by clamping the output voltage of the error
amplifier with another voltage source that is increased
slowly from zero to near VIN.
When the EN pin is constantly high, the FB voltage is
regulated to 200mV typically. The RT4503 allows a PWM
signal from EN pin to reduce the regulation voltage; and
achieve LED brightness dimming. The relationship
between the duty cycle and FB voltage is given by
LED Current
VFB = Duty  VREF
The loop control of the Boost converter keeps VFB equal
Where :
to a reference voltage, VREF. Therefore, when RSET is
connected between the FB pin and GND, the LED current
will be determined by the current through RSET, which is
equal to VFB / RSET.
Duty = duty cycle of the PWM signal
Current Limit
The current flowing through the inductor during a charging
period is detected by a current sensing circuit. If the value
exceeds the current limit, the N-MOSFET will be turned
off. The inductor will then be forced to leave charging stage
and enter discharging stage. Therefore, the inductor current
will not increase to reach current limit.
VREF = internal reference voltage (200mV typ.)
The RT4503 chops up the internal 200mV reference voltage
via the duty cycle of the PWM signal. Therefore, although
a PWM signal is used for brightness dimming, only the
LED DC current is modulated, which is often referred as
analog dimming. This eliminates the audible noise which
often occurs when the LED current is pulsed in replica of
the frequency and duty cycle of PWM control. For optimum
performance, use the PWM dimming frequency in the
range of 1kHz to 100kHz.
Shutdown Delay
When the EN voltage is in logic low for 20ms during PWM
dimming for RT4503 and 2ms during pulse dimming for
RT4503A, the system will enter shutdown.
Period1
EN
Duty1
Period2
1kHz < fPWM < 100kHz
TSHDN > 20ms
Duty2
Duty1 x 200mV
Duty2 x 200mV
FB
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The digital brightness control is implemented by adjusting
the feedback voltage in digital steps with a typical
maximum voltage of VFB = 200mV. For this purpose, a 5bit DAC is used to display 32 steps equaling to a 6.25mV
change in feedback voltage per step.
Pulse Dimming
The EN pin features a simple digital interface to allow digital
brightness control. Using the digital interface to control
the LED brightness does not require a PWM signal.
0.5µs < THi
THI  40µs
0.5µs < TLO < 1000µs
TSHDN > 2ms
CTRL 0
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0
200mV
(23/32) x 200mV
0
FB
Inductor Selection
The recommended value of inductor for 10 LEDs or high
brightness LED applications is 22μH. Smaller size and
better efficiency are the major concerns for portable
devices. The inductor should have low core loss at 550kHz
and low DCR for better efficiency. The inductor saturation
current rating should be considered to cover the inductor
peak current.
Capacitor Selection
For low ripple voltage, ceramic capacitors with low ESR
are recommended. X5R and X7R types are suitable
because of their wide voltage range and good operating
temperature characteristics. For the application of the
RT4503/A to drive 10 LEDs in series, a 2.2μF for input
capacitor, a 1μF for output capacitor.
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
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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
WDFN-6L 2x2 package, the thermal resistance, θJA, is
47.5°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 :
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (47.5°C/W) = 2.1W for
WDFN-6L 2x2 package
The maximum power dissipation depends on the operating
ambient temperature for fixed T J(MAX) and thermal
resistance, θJA. The derating curve in Figure 1 allows the
designer to see the effect of rising ambient temperature
on the maximum power dissipation.
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Layout Consideration
Maximum Power Dissipation (W)1
2.5
For best performance of the RT4503/A, the following guide
lines must be strictly followed.
Four-Layer PCB
2.0

Input and Output capacitors should be placed close to
the IC and connected to ground plane to reduce noise
coupling.

The GND and Exposed Pad should be connected to a
strong ground plane for heat sinking and noise protection.

Keep the main current traces as possible as short and
wide.
125

LX node of DC/DC converter is with high frequency
voltage swing. It should be kept at a small area.
Figure 1. Derating Curve of Maximum Power Dissipation

Place the feedback components as close as possible
to the IC and keep away from the noisy devices.
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
0
25
50
75
100
Ambient Temperature (°C)
FB node copper area should be minimized and
keep far away from noise sources (LX pin) and
RSET should be as close as possible to FB pin.
GND
...
CCOMP
FB
1
COMP
GND
2
GND
RSET
3
7
6
5
4
CIN
VIN
EN
LX
COUT
VOUT
Output capacitor must be placed between
GND and VOUT to reduce noise.
Input capacitor must
close to VIN to reduce
noise.
The inductor should
be placed as close as
possible to the switch
pin to minimize the
noise coupling into
other circuits. LX
node copper area
should be minimized
for reducing EMI.
Figure 2. PCB Layout Guide
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Outline Dimension
D2
D
L
E
E2
1
e
b
A
A1
SEE DETAIL A
2
1
2
1
A3
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.
Dimensions In Millimeters
Dimensions In Inches
Symbol
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
0.200
0.350
0.008
0.014
D
1.950
2.050
0.077
0.081
D2
1.000
1.450
0.039
0.057
E
1.950
2.050
0.077
0.081
E2
0.500
0.850
0.020
0.033
e
L
0.650
0.300
0.026
0.400
0.012
0.016
W-Type 6L DFN 2x2 Package
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