RT8008GB Evaluation Board Purpose The RT8008 is a high-efficiency 1.5MHz current mode synchronous step-down regulator that can deliver up to 600mA output current from an input voltage range of 2.5V to 5.5V. This document explains the function and use of the RT8008 evaluation board (EVB) and provides information to enable operation and modification of the evaluation board and circuit to suit individual requirements. Table of Contents Purpose ..................................................................................................................................................................1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................2 General Product Information ...................................................................................................................................2 Key Performance Summary Table...........................................................................................................................3 Bench Test Setup Conditions ..................................................................................................................................4 Headers Description and Placement .......................................................................................................................4 Test Points .............................................................................................................................................................4 Power-up & Measurement Procedure .....................................................................................................................5 Output Voltage Setting ............................................................................................................................................5 Schematic, Bill of Materials and Board Layout .........................................................................................................6 EVB Schematic Diagram.........................................................................................................................................6 Bill of Materials .......................................................................................................................................................6 EVB Layout ............................................................................................................................................................7 More Information................................................................................................................................................... 10 Important Notice for Richtek Evaluation Board ...................................................................................................... 10 UG8008GB-00 March 2014 www.richtek.com RT8008GB Evaluation Board Introduction General Product Information General Description The RT8008 is a high-efficiency pulse-width-modulated (PWM) step-down DC/DC converter. Capable of delivering 600mA output current over an input voltage range of 2.5V to 5.5V, the RT8008 is ideally suited for portable electronic devices that are powered from 1-cell Li-ion battery (or from other power sources within that range) such as cellular phones, PDAs and handy-terminals. An internal synchronous rectifier with low RDS(ON) dramatically reduces conduction losses in PWM mode. No external Schottky diode is required in practical applications. The RT8008 automatically turns off the synchronous rectifier when the inductor current is low entering discontinuous PFM mode to increase efficiency at light loads. The RT8008 enters Low-Dropout mode when normal PWM operation cannot regulate the output voltage, turning on the upper P-MOSFET continuously. The RT8008 enters shutdown mode and consumes less than 0.1μA when EN pin is pulled low. The switching ripple is easily smoothed-out by small sized filtering elements due to a fixed operating frequency of 1.5MHz. This, along with its small SOT-23-5 and TSOT-23-5 packages provides a small PCB area. Other features include soft start, low internal reference voltage with 2% accuracy, over temperature protection, and over current protection. Features 2.5V to 5.5V Input Range Adjustable Output from 0.6V to VIN 1.0V, 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V and 3.3V Fixed/ Adjustable Output Voltage 600mA Output Current, 1A Peak Current 95% Efficiency No Schottky Diode Required 1.5MHz Fixed Frequency at PWM Operation Small SOT-23-5 and TSOT-23-5 Package RoHS Compliant and 100% Lead (Pb)-Free UG8008GB-00 March 2014 www.richtek.com 2 RT8008GB Evaluation Board Key Performance Summary Table Key features Evaluation board number: PCB003_V1 Default Input Voltage 5V Max Output Current 600mA Default Output Voltage 1.2V Default Marking & Package Type RT8008GB, SOT-23-5 Operation Frequency Steady 1.5MHz at PWM Other Key Features PSM/ PWM Auto Switched. Protection Over Current Protection, Over Temperature Protection UG8008GB-00 March 2014 www.richtek.com 3 RT8008GB Evaluation Board Bench Test Setup Conditions Headers Description and Placement Please carefully inspect the EVB IC and external components, comparing them to the following Bill of Materials, to ensure that all components are installed and undamaged. If any components are missing or damaged during transportation, please contact the distributor or send e-mail to [email protected]. Test Points The EVB is provided with the test points and pin names listed in the table below. Test point/ Pin name Signal Comment (expected waveforms or voltage levels on test points) VIN Input voltage Input voltage range= 2.5V to 5.5V VOUT Output voltage Default Output Voltage = 1.2V Output voltage range= 0.6V to 5V (see ‘’ Output Voltage Setting’’ section for changing output voltage level) LX Switching node test point LX waveform J1 Chip Enable control Drive EN or install a shorting block on Jumper J1 to enable operation (shorting 1-2) or disable operation (shorting 2-3). GND UG8008GB-00 Ground March 2014 Ground www.richtek.com 4 RT8008GB Evaluation Board Power-up & Measurement Procedure 1. Apply a 5V nominal input power supply (2.5V < VIN < 5.5V) to the VIN and GND terminals. 2. Place a shorting block across pins 1 and 2 of the J1 jumper to connect EN to VIN (>1.5V), to turn on the converter. Short pins 2-3, connecting EN to GND, to turn off the converter. 3. Verify the output voltage (approximately 1.2V) between VOUT and GND. 4. Connect an external load up to 600mA to the VOUT and GND terminals and verify the output voltage and current. Output Voltage Setting Set the output voltage with the resistive divider (R1, R2) between VOUT and GND with the midpoint connected to FB. The output is set by the following formula: VOUT = 0.6 x (1 + R1 ) R2 The installed VOUT capacitor (C4) is a 10μF, 6.3V X5R ceramic type. For higher output voltages, consider its voltage coefficient (capacitance vs. bias voltage) and ensure that the capacitance is sufficient to maintain stability and provide sufficient transient response for your application. This can be verified by checking the output transient response as described in the RT8008 IC datasheet. UG8008GB-00 March 2014 www.richtek.com 5 RT8008GB Evaluation Board Schematic, Bill of Materials and Board Layout EVB Schematic Diagram TP3 LX SOT-23-5 4 VIN L1 LX 3 2.2uH J1 SIP-2P-POWER 1 2 3 C3 4.7uF Vout 1 VIN 1 EN C4 10uF C1 22pF R1 120k SIP-2P-POWER SIP-3P 2 TP2 1 GND GND FB 5 TP1 C2 1 GND U1 R2 120k NF C3: 4.7μF/6.3V/X5R, 0603, TDK C2012X5R0J475M C4: 10μF/6.3V/X5R, 0805, TDK C2012X5R0J106M L1: 2.2μH TAIYO YUDEN NR3015T2R2M, DCR=60mΩ Bill of Materials Reference Qty Part number Description Package Manufacture U1 1 RT8008GB DC-DC Converter SOT-23-5 Richtek C1 1 0603B220K500NT 0603 WALSIN 22pF/±10%50V/X7R Ceramic Capacitor C2 0 C3 1 Not Installed 0603 4.7μF/±20%/6.3V/X5R C2012X5R0J475M 0603 TDK 0805 TDK Ceramic Capacitor C4 1 C2012X5R0J106M 10μF/±20%/6.3V/X5R Ceramic Capacitor L1 1 NR3015T2R2M 2.2μH/1.5A/±20%, 3mmx3mmx1.5mm TAIYO YUDEN DCR=60mΩ, Inductor UG8008GB-00 R1 1 120kΩ/±1%, Resistor 0603 R2 1 120kΩ/±1%, Resistor 0603 J1 1 3-Pin Header TP 3 Test Pin GP 4 Golden Pin March 2014 www.richtek.com 6 RT8008GB Evaluation Board EVB Layout Top View (1st layer) Bottom View (2nd Layer) UG8008GB-00 March 2014 www.richtek.com 7 RT8008GB Evaluation Board Component Placement Guide—Component Side (1st layer) PCB Layout—Component Side (1st Layer) UG8008GB-00 March 2014 www.richtek.com 8 RT8008GB Evaluation Board Component Placement Guide—Bottom Side (2nd Layer) PCB Layout—Bottom Side (2nd layer) UG8008GB-00 March 2014 www.richtek.com 9 RT8008GB Evaluation Board More Information For more information, please find the related datasheet or application notes from Richtek website http://www.richtek.com. Important Notice for Richtek Evaluation Board THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY, NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS RICHTEK’S WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, UNDER CONTRACT, TORT OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRESENTATION HEREIN. IN NO EVENT SHALL RICHTEK BE LIABLE T O BUYER OR USER FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. UG8008GB-00 March 2014 www.richtek.com 10