RT8241
®
DS8241-03 January 2014
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High Efficiency Single Synchronous Buck PWM Controller
General Description
The RT8241 PWM controller provides high efficiency,
excellent transient response, and high DC 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 RT8241 supports on chip voltage programming function
between 0.675V and 0.9V by controlling GX digital inputs.
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.
The RT8241 achieves 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 RT8241 is intended for CPU core,
chipset, DRAM, or other low voltage supplies as low as
0.675V.
The RT8241 is available in a WQFN-12L 2x2 package.
Features
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Meet Intel VCCSA Voltage Slew Rate
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Built-in 1% Reference Voltage
z
2-Bit Programmable Output Voltage with Integrated
Transition Support
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Quick Load-Step Response within 100ns
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4700ppm/
°°°°°
C Programmable Current Limit by Low
Side R
DS(ON)
Sensing
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4.5V to 26V Battery Input Range
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Internal Ramp Current Limit Soft-Start Control
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Drives Large Synchronous Rectifier FETs
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Integrated Boost Switch
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Over/Under Voltage Protection
z
Thermal Shutdown
z
Power Good Indicator
z
RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
Pin Configurations
(TOP VIEW)
WQFN-12L 2x2
Ordering Information
Applications
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Notebook Computers
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CPU/GPU Core Supply
z
Chipset/RAM Supply
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Generic DC/DC Power Regulator
Note :
Richtek products are :
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RoHS compliant and compatible with the current require-
ments of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
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Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
LGATE
PGOOD
UGATE
PHASE
G0
G1
BOOT
VC
C
EN
GN
D
CS
FB
6
5
4
12
10
11
1
2
3
9
8
7
GND
13
RT8241
Package Type
QW : WQFN-12L 2x2 (W-Type)
Lead Plating System
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
Z : ECO (Ecological Element with
Halogen Free and Pb free)
Switching Frequency Operation
A : 300kHz
B : 400kHz
C : 500kHz
