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RT8237C/D
High Efficiency Single Synchronous Buck PWM Controller
General Description
Features
Wide Input Voltage Range : 4.5V to 26V
Output Voltage Range : 0.7V to 3.3V
Built-In 0.5% 0.7V Reference Voltage
Quick Load-Step Response within 100ns
4700ppm/°C Programmable Current Limit by Low
Side RDS(ON) Sensing
The RT8237C/DPWM controller provides high efficiency,
excellent transient response, and highDC output accuracy
needed for stepping down high voltage batteries to
generate low voltage CPU core, I/O, and chipset RAM
supplies in notebook computers.
The constant on-time PWM control scheme handles wide
input/output voltage ratios with ease and provides 100ns
“instant-on” response to load transients while maintaining
a relatively constant switching frequency.
4 Selectable Frequency Setting
Soft-Start Control
Drives Large Synchronous-Rectifier FETs
Integrated Boot Switch
The RT8237C/Dachieves high efficiency at a reduced cost
by eliminating the current sense resistor found in
traditional current mode PWMs. Efficiency is further
enhanced by its ability to drive very large synchronous
rectifier MOSFETs and enter diode emulation mode at
light load condition. The buck conversion allows this device
to directly step down high voltage batteries at the highest
possible efficiency. The pre-set frequency selections
minimize design effort required for new designs. The
RT8237C/Dis intended for CPU core, chipset, DRAM, or
other low voltage supplies as low as 0.7V. The RT8237C
is available in a WDFN-10L 3x3 package, The RT8237Dis
available in a WQFN-12L 2x2 package.
Built-In OVP/OCP/UVP
Thermal Shutdown
Power Good Indicator
RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
Applications
Notebook Computers
CPU Core Supply
Chipset/RAM Supply as Low as 0.7V
GenericDC-DC Power Regulator
Pin Configuration
(TOP VIEW)
10
PGOOD
CS
1
2
3
4
5
BOOT
UGATE
PHASE
VCC
LGATE
9
8
7
6
Ordering Information
EN
FB
RF
(2)
RT8237
11
Pin 1 Orientation
(2) : Quadrant 2, Follow EIA-481-D
WDFN-10L 3x3
RT8237C
Package Type
QW : WDFN-10L 3x3 (W-Type)
QW : WQFN-12L 2x2 (W-Type)
Lead Plating System
12 11 10
Z : ECO (Ecological Element with
Halogen Free and Pb free)
1
9
LGATE
FB
GND
2
3
8
7
VCC
EN
CS
13
C : WDFN-10L 3x3
D : WQFN-12L 2x2
PHASE
4
5
6
Note :
Richtek products are :
RoHS compliant and compatible with the current require-
ments of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
WQFN-12L 2x2
RT8237D
Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
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is a registered trademark of Richtek Technology Corporation.
DS8237C/D-07 September 2016
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