RT9048
2
DS9048-02 March 2015www.richtek.com
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Functional Pin Description
Function Block Diagram
Pin No. Pin Name Pin Function
1, 4, 5 NC No Internal Connection.
2 EN
Enable Control Input (Active-High). Pulling this pin below 0.4V turns the regulator
off, reducing the quiescent current to a fraction of its operating value. The device
will be enabled if this pin is left open. Connect to VIN if not being used.
3 VIN
Supply Voltage Input. For regulation at full load, the input to this pin must be
between (V
OUT
+ 0.5V) and 6V. The minimum input voltage is 1.4V. A large bulk
capacitance should be placed closely to this pin to ensure that the input supply
does not sag below 1.4V. Also, a minimum of 10F ceramic capacitor should be
placed directly at this pin.
6 VOUT Output Voltage. A minimum of 10F capacitor should be placed directly at this pin.
7 ADJ
Feedback Voltage Input. If connected to the VOUT pin, the output voltage will be
set at 0.5V. If external feedback resistors are used, the output voltage will be
determined by the resistor ratio.
8,
9 (Exposed pad)
GND
Ground. The exposed pad must be soldered to a large PCB and connected to GND
for maximum power dissipation.
+
-
Reference
Generator
0.5V
Thermal
Shutdown
0.5µA
V
IN
V
PUMP
-
+
R
SENSE
EN
VIN
GND
ADJ
VOUT
V
IN
+
-
V
IN
V
OUT
Reverse Voltage
Shutdown
Operation
The RT9048 is a low dropout voltage linear regulator
designed specially for low external components system.
Output Transistor
The RT9048 builds in a N-MOSFET output transistor which
provides a low switch-on resistance for low dropout voltage
applications.
Error Amplifier
The Error Amplifier compares the internal reference voltage
with the output feedback voltage, and controls the Gate
voltage of N-MOSFET to support good line regulation and
load regulation at output voltage.
Current Limit Protection
The RT9048 provides current limit function to prevent the
device from damages during over-load or shorted-circuit
condition. This current is detected by an internal sensing
resistor.
Over Temperature Protection
The over temperature protection function will turn off the
P-MOSFET when the junction temperature exceeds
160°C (typ.). Once the junction temperature cools down
by approximately 30°C, the regulator will automatically
resume operation.