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RT7279GQW Evaluation Board

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The RT7279 is a high-performance 700kHz 2A step down regulator with an internal power switch and synchronous rectifier. It features quick transient response using its Advanced Constant On-Time (ACOTTM) control architecture that provides stable operation with small ceramic output capacitors and without complicated external compensation, among other benefits. The input voltage range is from 4.5V to 18V and the output is adjustable from 0.765V to 8V.

Purpose

The RT7279 is a high-performance 700kHz 2A step down regulator with an internal power switch and synchronous rectifier. This document explains the function and use of the RT7279 evaluation board (EVB) and provides information to enable operation and modification of the evaluation board and circuit to suit individual requirements.

Introduction

General Product Information

The RT7279 is a high-performance 700kHz 2A step down regulator with an internal power switch and synchronous rectifier. It features quick transient response using its Advanced Constant On-Time (ACOTTM) control architecture that provides stable operation with small ceramic output capacitors and without complicated external compensation, among other benefits. The input voltage range is from 4.5V to 18V and the output is adjustable from 0.765V to 8V.

The proprietary ACOTTM control improves upon other fast response constant on-time architectures, achieving nearly constant switching frequency over line, load, and output voltage ranges. Since there is no internal clock, response to transients is nearly instantaneous and inductor current can ramp quickly to maintain output regulation without large bulk output capacitance. The RT7279 is stable with and optimized for ceramic output capacitors.

With its internal 90mΩ switch and 60mΩ synchronous rectifier, the RT7279 displays excellent efficiency and good behavior across a range of applications, especially for low output voltages and low duty cycles. Cycle-by cycle current limit, input under-voltage lock-out, externally-adjustable soft-start, output under- and overvoltage protection, and thermal shutdown provide safe and smooth operation in all operating conditions.

The RT7279 evaluation board uses the RT7279GQW IC in a WDFN-10L3x3 package with an exposed thermal pad. The IC is also available in a PTSSOP-14 package with an exposed thermal pad.

Product Feature

  • Fast Transient Response
  • Steady 700kHz Switching Frequency at All Load
  • 2A Output Current
  • Advanced Constant On-Time (ACOTTM) Control
  • Optimized for Ceramic Output Capacitors
  • 4.5V to 18V Input Voltage Range
  • Internal 90mΩ Switch and 60mΩ Synchronous Rectifier
  • 0.765V to 8V Adjustable Output Voltage
  • Externally-adjustable, Pre-biased Compatible Soft-Start
  • Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit
  • Output Over- and Under-voltage Shut-down

Key Performance Summary Table

Key features

Evaluation board number: PCB002_V1

Default Input voltage

12V

Max Output Current

2A

Default Output Voltage

1.05V

Default Marking & Package Type

RT7279GQW (WDFN-10L 3x3)

Operation Frequency

Steady 700kHz at all load

Other Key Features

Advanced constant On-time(ACOTTM) control

Power Good

Adjustable Soft-start (external capacitor)

Protection

Over current protection:

Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit

Hiccup Mode Output Over- and Under-voltage Shut-down

 

Bench Test Setup Conditions

Headers Description and Placement

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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 evb_service@richtek.com.

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 = 4.5V to 18V

VOUT

Output voltage

Default output voltage = 1.05V

Output voltage range = 0.765V to 8V

(see ‘’ Output Voltage Setting’’ section for changing output voltage level)

GND

Ground

Ground reference for the input voltage, output voltage and analog ground

SW

Switching node test point

SW waveform

EN

Enable test point

Enable signal. Drive EN or install a shorting block on Jumper JP1 to enable operation (shorting 2-3) or disable operation (shorting 1-2).

JP1

Chip enable control

Install jumper or drive EN directly to enable or disable operation

BOOT

Boot strap supply test point

Floating supply voltage for the high-side N-MOSFET switch

SS

Soft-start control test point

Soft start waveform

PVCC

Linear regulator output test point

Internal linear regulator output= 5.1V

PG

Power good output test point

Connected to PVCC through R29, PG voltage is 5.1V when soft-start is complete and the output voltage is in regulation

 

Power-up & Measurement Procedure

1.Connect a jumper at JP1 terminals 1 and 2, connecting EN to GND, to disable operation.

2.Apply a 12V nominal input power supply (4.5V < VIN < 18V) to the VIN and GND terminals.

3.Set the jumper at JP1 to connect terminals 2 and 3, connecting EN to VIN through resistor R30, to enable operation.

4.Verify the output voltage (approximately 1.05V) between VOUT and GND.

5.Connect an external load up to 2A to the VOUT and GND terminals and verify the output voltage and current.

Output Voltage Setting

Set the output voltage with the resistive divider (R23, R28) between VOUT and GND with the midpoint at FB. The output is set by the following formula:

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The installed VOUT capacitors (C11, C12) are 22μF, 16V X5R ceramic types. Do not exceed their operating voltage range and consider their voltage coefficient (capacitance vs. bias voltage) and ensure that the capacitance is sufficient to maintain stability and provide sufficient transient response for your application. Installing a small 5pF to 22pF capacitor at C30 (in parallel with R23) may be desirable to improve transient response for higher output voltages. See the RT7279 IC datasheet for more information.

Schematic, Bill of Materials and Board Layout

EVB Schematic Diagram

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C7, C9: 10μF/50V/X5R, 1206, TDK C3216X5R1H106K

C11, C12: 22μF/16V/X5R, 1210, Murata GRM32ER61C226K

L1: 2.0μH TAIYO YUDEN NR8040T2R0N, DCR=9mΩ

Bill of Materials

Reference

Qty

Part number

Description

Package

Manufacture

U5

1

RT7279GQW

DC/DC Converter

WDFN-10L 3x3

Richtek

C7,C9

2

C3216X5R1H106K160AB

10μF/±10%/50V/X5R

Ceramic Capacitor

1206

TDK

C11,C12

2

GRM32ER61C226KE20#

22μF/±10%/16V/X5R

Ceramic Capacitor

1210

Murata

C28

1

0603B392K500

3.9nF/±10%/50V/X7R

Ceramic Capacitor

0603

WALSIN

C8,C10,C27

3

C1608X7R1H104K080AA

0.1μF/±10%/50V/X7R

Ceramic Capacitor

0603

TDK

C29

1

C1608X5R1E105K080AC

1μF/±10%/25V/X5R

Ceramic Capacitor

0603

TDK

C30

0

Not Installed

0603

L1

1

NR8040T2R0N

2.0μH/6.3A/±30%,

DCR=9mΩ, Inductor

8mmx8mmx4mm

TAIYO YUDEN

L2

0

Not Installed

R28

1

22k/±5%, Resistor

0603

R23

1

8.2k/±5%, Resistor

0603

R29

1

10k/±5%, Resistor

0603

R30

1

100k/±5%, Resistor

0603

CP1

1

0 (Short)

JP1

1

3-Pin Header

TP1/2/3/4/5/6

6

Test Pin

GP

5

Golden Pin

 

EVB Layout

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Top View (1stlayer)

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Bottom View (4thLayer)

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Component Placement Guide—Component Side (1stlayer)

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PCB Layout—Component Side (1stLayer)

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PCB Layout—Inner Side (2nd Layer)

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PCB Layout—Inner Side (3rd Layer)

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Component Placement Guide—Bottom Side (4th Layer)

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PCB Layout—Bottom Side (4th layer)

Title Last Update Share Download
Evaluation Board User Guide 2015/06/01
Bill of Materials 2015/06/01
Gerber File 2015/09/24
Schematic 2015/09/30
RT7274/RT7279/RT7280/RT7281
RT7274/RT7279/RT7280/RT7281

The RT7274/79/80/81 is a synchronous step-down DC/DC converter with Advanced Constant On-Time (ACOT®) mode control. It achieves high power density to deliver up to 2A output current from a 4.5V to 18V input supply. The proprietary ACOT® mode offers an optimal transient response over a wide range of loads and all kinds of ceramic capacitors, which allows the device to adopt very low ESR output capacitor for ensuring performance stabilization. In addition, RT7274/79/80/81 keeps an excellent constant switching frequency under line and load variation and the integrated synchronous power switches with the ACOT® mode operation provides high efficiency in whole output current load range. Cycle-by-cycle current limit provides an accurate protection by a valley detection of low-side MOSFET and external soft-start setting eliminates input current surge during startup. Protection functions include thermal shutdown for RT7274/79/80/81; output under voltage protection and output over voltage protection for RT7279/80 only.

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