RT8299A

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RT8299A
3A, 24V, 500kHz Synchronous Step-Down Converter
General Description
Features
The RT8299A is a high efficiency, monolithic synchronous
step-down DC/DC converter with internal power MOSFETs.
It achieves 3A of continuous output current over a wide
input supply range from 3V to 24V with excellent load and
line regulation. Current mode operation provides fast
transient response and eases loop stabilization. Cycleby-cycle current limit provides protection against shorted
outputs and soft-start eliminates input current surge during
start-up. Thermal shutdown provides reliable, fault tolerant
operation. The low current shutdown mode provides output
disconnection, enabling easy power management in battery
powered systems.
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3V to 24V Input Voltage Range
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3A Output Current
Internal N-MOSFETs
Current Mode Control
Fixed Frequency Operation : 500kHz
Output Adjustable from 0.8V to 15V
Up to 95% Efficiency
Stable with Low ESR Ceramic Output Capacitors
Cycle-by-Cycle Over Current Protection
Input Under Voltage Lockout
Output Under Voltage Protection
Thermal Shutdown Protection
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) and 10-Lead WDFN Packages
RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
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Ordering Information
RT8299A
Package Type
SP : SOP-8 (Exposed Pad-Option 1)
QW: WDFN-10L 3x3 (W-Type)
Lead Plating System
Z : ECO (Ecological Element with
Halogen Free and Pb free)
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Applications
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Note :
Industrial and Commercial Low Power Systems
Computer Peripherals
LCD Monitors and TVs
Green Electronics/Appliances
Point of Load Regulation for High Performance DSPs,
FPGAs, and ASICs
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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Pin Configurations
(TOP VIEW)
Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
BOOT
VIN
2
SW
3
GND
4
GND
8
VCC
7
PGOOD
6
EN
5
FB
9
FB
PGOOD
EN
VCC
BOOT
1
2
3
4
5
GND
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad)
11
10
9
8
7
6
GND
SW
SW
VIN
VIN
WDFN-10L 3x3
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Marking Information
RT8299AZSP
RT8299AZQW
RT8299AZSP : Product Number
RT8299A
ZSPYMDNN
83 : Product Code
YMDNN : Date Code
YMDNN : Date Code
83 YM
DNN
Typical Application Circuit
RT8299A
VIN
CIN
10µF x 2
Chip Enable
VIN
BOOT
0.1µF
CBOOT
L
SW
EN
VCC
1µF
CVCC
VOUT
R1
RT
FB
PGODD
COUT
R2
Power Good
GND
Table 1. Recommended Component Selection
VOUT (V)
R1 (k) R2 (k) RT (k)
1.2
15
30
50
2
22 x 2
2.5
25.5
12
40
3.6
22 x 2
3.3
16
5.1
30
4.7
22 x 2
5
27
5.1
18
6.8
22 x 2
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Functional Pin Description
Pin No.
SOP-8
WDFN-10L 3x3
(Exposed Pad)
1
5
2
6, 7
3
4, 9
(Exposed Pad)
Pin Name
Pin Function
Bootstrap for High Side Gate Driver. Connect a 0.1F or greater
ceramic capacitor from BOOT to SW pin.
Supply Input Voltage. Must bypass with a suitably large ceramic
capacitor.
Switch Node. Connect to external LC filter.
Ground. The exposed pad must be soldered to a large PCB and
connected to GND for maximum power dissipation.
Feedback Input. This pin is connected to the converter output. It
is used to set the output of the converter to regulate to the
desired value via an external resistive divider. The feedback
reference voltage is 0.8V typically.
Enable Input. A logic high enables the converter; a logic low
forces the RT8299A into shutdown mode, reducing the supply
current to less than 3A. Attach this pin to VIN with a 100k pull
up resistor for automatic startup.
BOOT
VIN
8, 9
SW
10, 11
GND
(Exposed Pad)
5
1
FB
6
3
EN
7
2
PGOOD
Power Good Indicator with Open Drain. A 100k pull-high
resistor is needed. The output of this pin is pulled to low when the
FB is lower than 0.75V; otherwise it is high impedance.
8
4
VCC
Bias Supply.
Function Block Diagram
VIN
EN
Comparator
-
5k
3V
2V
+
Current Sense
Amplifier
-
Ramp
Generator
+
Regulator
BOOT
Oscillator
500kHz
VCC
S
Driver
+
Reference
FB
PGOOD
-
+
Error
Amplifier
PGOOD
Generator
300k
30pF
1pF
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R
Q
PWM
Comparator
SW
OC Limit
Clamp
GND
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
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(Note 1)
Supply Input Voltage, VIN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3 to 26V
Switching Voltage, SW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.6 to (VIN + 0.3V)
< 20ns -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −5V to 30V
BOOT to SW ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3 to 6V
All Other Pins ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3 to 6V
Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.333W
WDFN-10L 3x3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.429W
Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad), θJA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 75°C/W
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad), θJC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15°C/W
WDFN-10L 3x3, θJA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70°C/W
WDFN-10L 3x3, θJC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8.2°C/W
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 260°C
Junction Temperature ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 150°C
Storage Temperature Range ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −65°C to 150°C
ESD Susceptibility (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Mode) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2kV
MM (Machine Mode) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 200V
Recommended Operating Conditions
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(Note 4)
Supply Voltage, VIN --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3V to 24V
Junction Temperature Range ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
Ambient Temperature Range ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 85°C
Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = 12V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Shutdown Current
Symbol
ISHDN
Min
--
Typ
--
Max
3
Unit
A
--
1
--
mA
Upper Switch On Resistance
--
100
--
m
Lower Switch On Resistance
--
100
--
m
VEN = 0V, VSW = 0V or 12V
--
0
10
A
--
5.5
--
A
425
500
575
kHz
VFB = 0V
--
150
--
kHz
VFB = 0.8V
--
93
--
%
--
100
--
ns
788
800
812
mV
Supply Current
Test Conditions
VEN = 0V
VEN = 3V, VFB = 1V
Switch Leakage
Current Limit
ILIM
VBOOT VSW = 4.8V
Oscillator Frequency
fOSC
VFB = 0.75V
Short Circuit Frequency
Maximum Duty Cycle
DMAX
Minimum On-Time
tON
Feedback Voltage
VFB
Logic-High
EN Input
Threshold Voltage Logic-Low
VIH
2
--
5.5
VIL
--
--
0.4
--
2.8
--
Under Voltage Lockout Threshold VUVLO
3V  VIN  24V
VIN Rising
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V
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Parameter
Symbol
Under Voltage Lockout Threshold
VUVLO
Hysteresis
Power Good Threshold
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
--
300
--
mV
VOUT Rising, with Respect to VFB
--
90
--
VOUT Falling, with Respect to VFB
--
70
--
--
5
--
V
4
--
4
%
VCC Regulator
VCC Load Regulation
ICC = 5mA
%
Soft-Start Period
tSS
--
2
--
ms
Thermal Shutdown
TSD
--
150
--
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. 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 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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Typical Operating Characteristics
Reference Voltage vs. Input Voltage
0.810
90
0.808
80
0.806
70
VIN
VIN
VIN
VIN
60
50
=
=
=
=
Reference Voltage (V)
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency vs. Load Current
100
4.5V
5V
12V
23V
40
30
20
10
0.802
0.800
0.798
0.796
0.794
0.792
VOUT = 3.3V
0
0.01
0.804
IOUT = 0.3A
0.790
0.1
1
10
3
6
9
Load Current (A)
12
15
18
21
24
Input Voltage (V)
Output Voltage vs. Load Current
Reference Voltage vs. Temperature
3.400
0.810
3.360
0.806
Output Voltage (V)
Reference Voltage (V)
3.380
0.802
0.798
3.340
VIN = 5V
VIN = 23V
VIN = 12V
3.320
3.300
3.280
3.260
3.240
0.794
3.220
VOUT = 3.3V
VIN = 12V
3.200
0.790
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
0
125
0.25
0.5
0.75
Temperature (°C)
1
1.25
1.5
1.75
2
2.25
Load Current (A)
Frequency vs. Input Voltage
Output Voltage vs. Load Current
530
1.230
1.222
520
VIN = 12V
VIN = 5VV
VIN = 3V
1.206
1.198
Frequency (kHz)1
Output Voltage (V)
1.214
1.190
1.182
1.174
1.166
510
500
490
480
1.158
VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 0.3A
VOUT = 1.2V
470
1.150
0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
Load Current (A)
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3
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
24
Input Voltage (V)
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Current Limit vs. Temperature
Frequency vs. Temperature
550
7.0
540
6.5
Current Limit (A)
Frequency (kHz)1
530
520
510
500
490
480
VIN
VIN
VIN
VIN
470
460
= 12V
= 5VV
= 3V
= 23V
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
VOUT = 1.2V, IOUT = 0.3A
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V
3.0
450
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
Temperature (°C)
Temperature (°C)
Load Transient Response
Switching
100
125
VOUT
(5mV/Div)
VOUT
(100mV/Div)
VSW
(10V/Div)
IOUT
(2A/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 1.5A to 3A
IL
(2A/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 3A
Time (100μs/Div)
Time (1μs/Div)
Switching
Power On from VIN
VOUT
(5mV/Div)
VIN
(10V/Div)
VSW
(10V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
IL
(2A/Div)
IL
(5A/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 1.5A
Time (1μs/Div)
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Time (10ms/Div)
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Power On from EN
Power Off from VIN
VIN
(10V/Div)
VEN
(5V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
IL
(5A/Div)
IL
(2A/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 3A
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 3A
Time (5ms/Div)
Time (5ms/Div)
Power Off from EN
VEN
(5V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
IL
(2A/Div)
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 3A
Time (5ms/Div)
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Application Information
The RT8299A is a synchronous high voltage buck converter
that can support the input voltage range from 3V to 24V
and the output current can be up to 3A.
Output Voltage Setting
The resistive divider allows the FB pin to sense the output
voltage as shown in Figure 1.
VOUT
R1
FB
RT8299A
R2
GND
Figure 1. Output Voltage Setting
Chip Enable Operation
The EN pin is the chip enable input. Pulling the EN pin
low (<0.4V) will shutdown the device. During shutdown
mode, the RT8299A quiescent current drops to lower than
3μA. Driving the EN pin high (>2V, < 5.5V) will turn on the
device again. For external timing control (e.g.RC), the EN
pin can also be externally pulled high by adding a REN*
resistor and CEN* capacitor from the VIN pin (see Figure
5).
An external MOSFET can be added to implement digital
control on the EN pin when no system voltage above 2.5V
is available, as shown in Figure 3. In this case, a 100kΩ
pull-up resistor, REN, is connected between VIN pin and
the EN pin. MOSFET Q1 will be under logic control to pull
down the EN pin.
The output voltage is set by an external resistive voltage
divider according to the following equation :
VOUT
REN
100k
= VFB  1 R1 
 R2 
BOOT
VIN
VIN
CIN
SW
R1
Q1
Chip Enable
External Bootstrap Diode
can be a 5V fixed input from system or a 5V output of the
RT8299A. Note that the external boot voltage must be
lower than 5.5V
5V
To prevent enabling circuit when VIN is smaller than the
VOUT target value, a resistive voltage divider can be placed
between the input voltage and ground and connected to
the EN pin to adjust IC lockout threshold, as shown in
Figure 4. For example, if an 8V output voltage is regulated
from a 12V input voltage, the resistor REN2 can be selected
to set input lockout threshold larger than 8V.
VIN
12V
VIN
CIN
10µF
x2
CBOOT
L
R1
VCC
0.1µF
Figure 2. External Bootstrap Diode
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8V
SW
REN2
SW
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RT8299A
EN
BOOT
R2
VCC
Figure 3. Enable Control Circuit for Logic Control with
Low Voltage
REN
100k
RT8299A
R
100k
PGOOD
GND
It is recommended to add an external bootstrap diode
between an external 5V and BOOT pin for efficiency
improvement when input voltage is lower than 5.5V or duty
ratio is higher than 65% .The bootstrap diode can be a
low cost one such as IN4148 or BAT54. The external 5V
COUT
FB
VCC
C
Connect a 100nF low ESR ceramic capacitor between
the BOOT pin and SW pin. This capacitor provides the
gate driver voltage for the high side MOSFET.
VOUT
L
EN
where VFB is the feedback reference voltage (0.8V typ.).
CBOOT
RT8299A
C
GND
FB
PGOOD
R
100k
VCC
COUT
R2
Figure 4. The Resistors can be Selected to Set IC
Lockout Threshold
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Under Voltage Protection
CIN and COUT Selection
For the RT8299A, it provides Hiccup Mode Under Voltage
Protection (UVP). When the FB voltage drops below half
of the feedback reference voltage, VFB, the UVP function
will be triggered and the RT8299A will shut down for a
period of time and then recover automatically. The Hiccup
Mode UVP can reduce input current in short-circuit
conditions.
The input capacitance, C IN, is needed to filter the
trapezoidal current at the source of the high side MOSFET.
To prevent large ripple current, a low ESR input capacitor
sized for the maximum RMS current should be used. The
RMS current is given by :
Inductor Selection
This formula has a maximum at VIN = 2VOUT, where
IRMS = IOUT / 2. This simple worst case condition is
commonly used for design because even significant
deviations do not offer much relief.
The inductor value and operating frequency determine the
ripple current according to a specific input and output
voltage. The ripple current ΔIL increases with higher VIN
and decreases with higher inductance.
V
V
IL =  OUT   1 OUT 
VIN 
 f L  
Having a lower ripple current reduces not only the ESR
losses in the output capacitors but also the output voltage
ripple. High frequency with small ripple current can achieve
highest efficiency operation. However, it requires a large
inductor to achieve this goal.
For the ripple current selection, the value of ΔIL = 0.24(IMAX)
will be a reasonable starting point. The largest ripple
current occurs at the highest VIN. To guarantee that the
ripple current stays below the specified maximum, the
inductor value should be chosen according to the following
equation :
 VOUT  
VOUT 
L =
 1 


f
I
V


L(MAX)  
IN(MAX) 

VIN
1
VOUT
Choose a capacitor rated at a higher temperature than
required. Several capacitors may also be paralleled to
meet size or height requirements in the design.
For the input capacitor, two 10μF low ESR ceramic
capacitors are recommended.
The selection of COUT is determined by the required ESR
to minimize voltage ripple.
Moreover, the amount of bulk capacitance is also a key
for COUT selection to ensure that the control loop is stable.
Loop stability can be checked by viewing the load transient
response as described in a later section.
The output ripple, ΔVOUT , is determined by :
1

VOUT  IL ESR 
8fCOUT 

The output ripple will be highest at the maximum input
The inductor's current rating (caused a 40°C temperature
rising from 25°C ambient) should be greater than the
maximum load current and its saturation current should
be greater than the short circuit peak current limit. Please
see Table 2 for the inductor selection reference.
Table 2. Suggested Inductors for Typical
Application Circuit
Component
Supplier
Series
Dimensions
(mm)
TDK
VLF10045
10 x 9.7 x 4.5
TDK
TAIYO
YUDEN
SLF12565
12.5 x 12.5 x 6.5
NR8040
8x8x4
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V
IRMS = IOUT(MAX) OUT
VIN
voltage since ΔIL increases with input voltage. Multiple
capacitors placed in parallel may be needed to meet the
ESR and RMS current handling requirement. Dry tantalum,
special polymer, aluminum electrolytic and ceramic
capacitors are all available in surface mount packages.
Special polymer capacitors offer very low ESR value.
However, it provides lower capacitance density than other
types. Although Tantalum capacitors have the highest
capacitance density, it is important to only use types that
pass the surge test for use in switching power supplies.
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors have significantly higher
ESR. However, it can be used in cost-sensitive applications
for ripple current rating and long term reliability
considerations. Ceramic capacitors have excellent low
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to return VOUT to its steady-state value. During this
recovery time, VOUT can be monitored for overshoot or
ringing that would indicate a stability problem.
ESR characteristics but can have a high voltage coefficient
and audible piezoelectric effects. The high Q of ceramic
capacitors with trace inductance can also lead to significant
ringing.
EMI Consideration
Higher values, lower cost ceramic capacitors are now
becoming available in smaller case sizes. Their high ripple
current, high voltage rating and low ESR make them ideal
for switching regulator applications. However, care must
be taken when these capacitors are used at input and
output. When a ceramic capacitor is used at the input
and the power is supplied by a wall adapter through long
wires, a load step at the output can induce ringing at the
input, VIN. At best, this ringing can couple to the output
and be mistaken as loop instability. At worst, a sudden
inrush of current through the long wires can potentially
cause a voltage spike at VIN large enough to damage the
part.
Since parasitic inductance and capacitance effects in PCB
circuitry would cause a spike voltage on SW pin when
high side MOSFET is turned-on/off, this spike voltage on
SW may impact on EMI performance in the system. In
order to enhance EMI performance, there are two methods
to suppress the spike voltage. One is to place an R-C
snubber between SW and GND and make them as close
as possible to the SW pin (see Figure 5). Another method
is adding a resistor RBOOT* in series with the bootstrap
capacitor, CBOOT. But this method will decrease the driving
capability to the high side MOSFET. It is strongly
recommended to reserve the R-C snubber during PCB
layout for EMI improvement. Moreover, reducing the SW
trace area and keeping the main power in a small loop will
be helpful on EMI performance. For detailed PCB layout
guide, please refer to the section of Layout Consideration.
Checking Transient Response
The regulator loop response can be checked by looking
at the load transient response. Switching regulators take
several cycles to respond to a step in load current. When
a load step occurs, VOUT immediately shifts by an amount
equal to ΔILOAD (ESR) also begins to charge or discharge
COUT generating a feedback error signal for the regulator
RBOOT*
VIN
REN*
CIN
10µF x 2
BOOT
VIN
CBOOT
L
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SW
VOUT
EN
RS*
CEN*
R1
CS*
VCC
FB
C
GND
COUT
PGOOD
R
100k
R2
VCC
* : Optional
Figure 5. Reference Circuit with Snubber and Enable Timing Control
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Maximum Power Dissipation (W)1
Thermal Considerations
For continuous operation, do not exceed the maximum
operation junction temperature 125°C. The maximum
power dissipation depends on the thermal resistance of
IC package, PCB layout, the rate of surroundings airflow
and temperature difference between junction to ambient.
The maximum power dissipation can be calculated by
following formula :
PD(MAX) = (TJ(MAX) − TA ) / θJA
Where T J(MAX) is the maximum operation junction
temperature , TA is the ambient temperature and the θJA is
the junction to ambient thermal resistance.
For recommended operating condition specifications of
the RT8299A, the maximum junction temperature is 125°C
and TA is the ambient temperature. The junction to ambient
thermal resistance, θJA, is layout dependent. For SOP-8
(Exposed Pad) packages, the thermal resistance, θJA, is
75° C/W on a standard JEDEC 51-7 four-layer thermal
test board. For WDFN-10L 3x3 packages, the thermal
resistance, θJA, is 70°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
formulas :
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (75°C/W) = 1.333W for
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad) package
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (70°C/W) = 1.429W for
WDFN-10L 3x3 package
The maximum power dissipation depends on the operating
ambient temperature for fixed T J(MAX) and thermal
resistance, θJA. For the RT8299A package, the derating
curves in Figure 6 allow the designer to see the effect of
rising ambient temperature on the maximum power
dissipation.
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1.50
1.40
1.30
1.20
1.10
1.00
0.90
0.80
0.70
0.60
0.50
0.40
0.30
0.20
0.10
0.00
Four-Layer PCB
WDFN-10L 3x3
SOP-8 (Exposed Pad)
0
25
50
75
100
125
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Figure 6. Derating Curves for RT8299A Packages
Layout Consideration
Follow the PCB layout guidelines for optimal performance
of the RT8299A.

Keep the traces of the main current paths as short and
wide as possible.
 Put the input capacitor as close as possible to the device
pins (VIN and GND).
 LX node is with high frequency voltage swing and should
be kept at small area. Keep analog components away
from the LX node to prevent stray capacitive noise pickup.
 Connect feedback network behind the output capacitors.
Keep the loop area small. Place the feedback
components near the RT8299A.
 Connect all analog grounds to a common node and then
connect the common node to the power ground behind
the output capacitors.
 An example of PCB layout guide is shown in Figure 7 for
reference.
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The CVCC component must be connected
as close to the device as possible.
GND
Input capacitor must
be placed as close
to the IC as possible.
VIN
SW GND
CVCC
CIN
BOOT
VOUT
CS*
VIN
2
SW
3
GND
4
GND
8
VCC
7
PGOOD
6
EN
5
FB
9
RS*
RPG
REN
R1
R2
VOUT
VCC
VIN
The REN component
must be connected to
VIN.
COUT
SW should be connected to inductor by
wide and short trace. Keep sensitive
components away from this trace.
GND
The feedback components
must be connected as close
to the device as possible.
Figure 7. PCB Layout Guide
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RT8299A
Outline Dimension
H
A
M
EXPOSED THERMAL PAD
(Bottom of Package)
Y
J
X
B
F
C
I
D
Dimensions In Millimeters
Dimensions In Inches
Symbol
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
Y
2.000
2.300
0.079
0.091
X
2.100
2.500
0.083
0.098
Y
3.000
3.500
0.118
0.138
Option 1
Option 2
8-Lead SOP (Exposed Pad) Plastic Package
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D2
D
L
E
E2
1
e
SEE DETAIL A
b
2
1
2
1
A
A1
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
0.180
0.300
0.007
0.012
D
2.950
3.050
0.116
0.120
D2
2.300
2.650
0.091
0.104
E
2.950
3.050
0.116
0.120
E2
1.500
1.750
0.059
0.069
e
L
0.500
0.350
0.020
0.450
0.014
0.018
W-Type 10L DFN 3x3 Package
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