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RT9048A
1.5A, Low Input Voltage, Ultra-Low Dropout Linear

Regulator with Enable
General Description Features
The RT9048A is a high performance positive voltage  Input Voltage as Low as 1.6V
regulator designed for applications requiring ultra-low input  Ultra-Low Dropout Voltage 300mV @ 1.5A
voltage and ultra-low dropout voltage at up to 1.5A. The  Over-Current Protection
feature of ultra-low dropout voltage is ideal for applications  Over-Temperature Protection
where output voltage is very close to input voltage. The  μA Input Current in Shutdown Mode
0.1μ
input voltage can be as low as 1.6V and the output voltage  Enable Control
is adjustable by an external resistive divider as low as  RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
0.65V. The RT9048A provides an excellent output voltage
Applications
regulation over variations in line, load and temperature.
 Telecom/Networking Cards
Over-current and over-temperature protection functions are
 Motherboards/Peripheral Cards
provided. Additionally, an enable pin is designed to further
 Industrial Applications
reduce power consumption while shutdown and the
 Wireless Infrastructure
shutdown current is as low as 0.1μA.
 Set-Top Box
The RT9048A is available in the WDFN-8L 3x3 package.
 Medical Equipment
 Notebook Computers
Ordering Information  Battery Powered Systems
RT9048A
Package Type
QW：WDFN-8L 3x3 (W-Type) Marking Information
Lead Plating System RJ = : Product Code
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
RJ=YM YMDNN : Date Code
Note : DNN
Richtek products are :
 RoHS compliant and compatible with the current require-
ments of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
 Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
Simplified Application Circuit

RT9048A
VIN VIN VOUT VOUT
C1 R1 C2
Enable EN ADJ
GND
R2
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Pin Configuration
(TOP VIEW)
IC 1 8 GND
EN 2 7 ADJ
GND
NC 3 6 VOUT
VIN 4 9 5 VOUT
WDFN-8L 3x3
Functional Pin Description

Pin No. Pin Name Pin Function
1 IC Internal connection, leave this pin floating for normal operation.
Enable control input (initial pull low). Pulling this pin above 1.4V turns the regulator
2 EN
on. The device will be disabled if this pin is left open.
3 NC No internal connection.
Supply voltage input. For regulation at full load, the input to this pin must be
between (VOUT + 0.3V) and 6V. The minimum input voltage is 1.6V. A large bulk
4 VIN capacitance should be placed closely to this pin to ensure that the input supply
does not sag below 1.6V. Also, a minimum of 10F ceramic capacitor should be
placed directly at this pin.
5, 6 VOUT Output voltage. A minimum of 10F capacitor should be placed directly at this pin.
Feedback voltage input. If connected to the VOUT pin, the output voltage will be
7 ADJ set at 0.65V. If external feedback resistors are used, the output voltage will be
determined by the resistor ratio.
8, Ground. The exposed pad must be soldered to a large PCB and connected to GND
GND
9 (Exposed pad) for maximum power dissipation.
Functional Block Diagram
RSENSE
VIN VOUT
VPUMP
- - ADJ
+ +
EN
0.5µA
0.65V
Reference
Thermal VIN
Generator
Shutdown
VOUT + GND
VIN -
Reverse Voltage
Shutdown
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Operation
The RT9048A is a low input voltage low dropout LDO that Output Active Discharge
supports the input voltage range from 1.6V to 6V and the When the RT9048A is operating at shutdown mode, the
output current can be up to 1.5A. The RT9048A uses device has an internal active pull down circuit that connects
internal charge pump to achieve low input voltage operation the output to GND through a 500Ω resistor for output
and the internal compensation network is well designed discharging purpose.
to achieve fast transient response with good stability.
In steady-state operation, the feedback voltage is Over-Temperature Protection
regulated to the reference voltage by the internal regulator. The over-temperature protection function will turn off the
When the feedback voltage signal is less than the MOSFET when the junction temperature exceeds160°C
reference, the on resistance of the power MOSFET is (typ.). Once the junction temperature cools down by
decreased to increase the output current through the power approximately 30°C, the regulator will automatically
MOSFET, and the feedback voltage will be charge back to resume operation.
reference. If the feedback voltage is less than the
Soft-Start
reference, the power MOSFET current is decreased to
make the output voltage discharge back to reference by The VOUT soft-start ramp up speed has related with VIN
the loading current. driving ability, with higher VIN input level with faster VOUT
ramp up speed and less soft-start time required. Table 1,
Reverse Current Protection Table 2, Table 3 and Table 4 show the required soft-start
The reverse current protection is guaranteed by the N- time with different VIN operating range for design reference.
MOSFET with bulk capacitors connected to GND and the Table 1. Output 0.75V Soft-Start time with VIN
internal circuit. The reverse voltage detection circuit shuts
Soft-Start Time of 10%~90% of VOUT rising
the total loop down if the output voltage is higher than
input voltage. T SS (s) VOUT = 0.75V
VIN (V) Min Typ Max
UVLO Protection
1.6 130 230 345
The RT9048A provides an input under-voltage lockout
2 100 195 310
protection (UVLO). When the input voltage exceeds the
3 85 165 260
UVLO rising threshold voltage (1.43V typ.), the device
resets the internal circuit and prepares for operation. If 4 75 150 235
the input voltage falls below the UVLO falling threshold 5 65 130 210
voltage during normal operation, the device will be shut 6 55 110 180
down. A hysteresis (150mV typ.) between the UVLO rising
and falling threshold voltage is designed to avoid noise.
Current Limit Protection

The RT9048A continuously monitors the output current
to protect the pass transistor against abnormal operations.
When an overload or short circuit is encountered, the
current limit circuitry controls the pass transistor's gate
voltage to limit the output within the predefined range.

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Table 2. Output 0.9V Soft-Start time with VIN
T SS (s) VOUT = 0.9V
VIN (V) Min Typ Max
1.6 135 250 400
2 115 220 340
3 100 185 275
4 85 160 250
5 75 140 220
6 65 120 195

VIN (V) Min Typ Max
1.6 160 310 480
2 140 270 410
3 115 220 330
4 100 195 290
5 90 170 270
6 80 150 235

VIN (V) Min Typ Max
1.6 -- N/A --
2 231 425 650
3 175 305 455
4 150 260 380
5 130 235 350
6 120 205 315

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
 Supply Voltage, VIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ −0.3V to 7V
 Other Pins ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3V to 6V
 Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
WDFN-8L 3x3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.22W
 Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
WDFN-8L 3x3, θJA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31°C/W
WDFN-8L 3x3, θJC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8°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 Model) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2kV
Recommended Operating Conditions (Note 4)

 Supply Voltage, VIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.6V to 6V
 Junction Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = 1.6V to 6V, IOUT = 10μA to 1.5A, VADJ = VOUT , TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Input Under-Voltage VUVLO VIN rising 1.31 1.43 1.55 V

Lockout VUVLO_Hys Hysteresis -- 0.15 -- V
VIN = 3.3V, VADJ = VOUT,
0.641 0.65 0.659 V
IOUT = 10mA
ADJ Reference Voltage VADJ
VIN = 3.3V, VADJ = VOUT,
0.637 0.65 0.663 V
IOUT = 1.5A (Note 5)
ADJ Pin Current IADJ VADJ = 0.65V -- 20 200 nA
Dropout Voltage VDROP IOUT = 1.5A, VIN  1.6V -- 180 300 mV
Line Regulation ∆VLINE IOUT = 10mA -- 0.2 -- %/V
Load Regulation ∆VLOAD 10mA  IOUT  1.5A -- 0.33 -- %/A
Quiescent Current IQ VIN = 3.3V, IOUT = 0A -- 0.7 -- mA
Shutdown Current ISHDN VIN = 3.3V, VEN = 0V -- 0.1 -- A
Current Limit ILIM VIN = 3.3V 1.5 -- -- A
Discharge Resistance RDISCH VEN  0.4V -- 0.5 1 K

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Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Enable
EN Input Voltage,
VIH_EN Enable device 1.4 -- -- V
Logic-High
EN Input Voltage,
VIL_EN Disable device -- -- 0.4 V
Logic-Low
Enable Pin Current IEN VEN = VIN = 6V -- 1 10 A
Over Temperature Protection
Thermal Shutdown
TSD -- 160 -- °C
Threshold
Thermal Shutdown
∆TSD -- 30 -- °C
Hysteresis
Reverse Voltage Protection
Reverse Voltage
VTH_RVP VOUT ramps up and above VIN. (Note 5) -- 130 -- mV
Protection Threshold
VOUT = 0.75V, VOUT from 10% to 90% 55 -- 345
Output Soft-Start Time tVOUT_S s
Note 1. Stresses beyond those listed under “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 and θJC are measured or simulated at TA = 25°C based on the JEDEC 51-7 standard.
Note 3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precaution is recommended.
Note 4. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
Note 5. Guaranteed by design.

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Typical Application Circuit
RT9048A
4 5, 6
VIN VIN VOUT VOUT
C1 C2
10µF R1
10µF
7
ADJ
2
Enable EN R2
GND
8,
0.65(R1+R2) 9 (Exposed Pad)
VOUT = (V)
R2
Figure 1. Adjustable Voltage Regulator

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Typical Operating Characteristics
Reference Voltage vs. Temperature Quiescent Current vs. Temperature
0.70 1.6
0.69 1.4
Quiescent Current (mA)

0.68
Reference Voltage (V)
1.2
0.67
0.66 1.0
0.65 0.8
VIN = 6V
0.64
VIN = 5V 0.6
0.63 VIN = 3.3V VIN = 6V
VIN = 1.6V 0.4 VIN = 5V
0.62
VIN = 3.3V
0.61 0.2 VIN = 1.6V
VOUT = 0.65V, IOUT = 0A VOUT = 0.65V, IOUT = 0A
0.60 0.0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C)
Shutdown Current vs. Temperature UVLO vs. Temperature

1.00 1.7
0.90 1.6
Shutdown Current (μA)1
0.80 1.5 Rising

0.70
VIN = 6V 1.4
UVLO (V)
0.60 VIN = 5V
1.3
VIN = 3.3V
0.50 Falling
VIN = 1.6V 1.2
0.40
1.1
0.30
0.20 1.0
0.10 0.9
VEN = 0V, IOUT = 0A VIN = 1.6V, VOUT = 0.65V, IOUT = 0A
0.00 0.8
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C)
Dropout Voltage vs. Output Current EN Threshold Voltage vs. Input Voltage
300 1.10
1.05
EN Threshold Voltage (V)
250
125°C 1.00
Dropout Voltage (mV)
Rising
200 0.95
25°C
0.90
150
0.85
100 −40°C 0.80 Falling
0.75
50
0.70
VIN = 1.6V VOUT = 0.65V, IOUT = 0A
0 0.65
0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
Output Current (A) Input Voltage (V)

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EN Threshold Voltage vs. Temperature Load Transient Response

1.2
1.1
EN Threshold Voltage (V)
VOUT
1.0 Rising (50mV/Div)
0.9
0.8
Falling
0.7
IOUT
0.6 (500mA/Div)
0.5
VIN = 3V, VOUT = 0.65V, IOUT = 0A VIN = 2.5V, VOUT = 1.8V, IOUT = 0.5A to 1.5A
0.4
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 Time (50μs/Div)
Temperature (°C)
Line Transient Response Power On from EN
VEN
VIN (5V/Div)
(50mV/Div)
VOUT
(1V/Div)
IOUT
VOUT (1A/Div)
(10mV/Div)
VIN = 2.5V to 3.3V, VOUT = 1.8V, IOUT = 1.5A VIN = 2.5V, VOUT = 1.8V, VEN = 5V, IOUT = 1.5A
Time (4ms/Div) Time (200μs/Div)
Power Off from EN PSRR

80
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio (dB)
VEN
(5V/Div)
VOUT 60
(1V/Div)
IOUT 40
IOUT = 0.1A
(1A/Div)
IOUT = 0.5A
IOUT = 1A
20 IOUT = 1.5A
VIN = 2.5V, VOUT = 1.8V, VEN = 5V, IOUT = 1.5A VIN = 2.5V, VOUT = 1.8V, COUT = 10μF
0
Time (200μs/Div) 10 100 1K 10K 100K 1M
Frequency (Hz)

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Application Information
The RT9048A is a low voltage, low dropout linear regulator. CIN and COUT Selection
The input voltage supporting range is from 1.6V to 6V and The RT9048A is designed specifically to work with low
the adjustable output voltage is from 0.65V to (VIN − ESR ceramic output capacitor for space saving and
VDROP). performance consideration. Using a ceramic capacitor with
capacitance range from 10μF to 47μF on the output
Output Voltage Setting ensures stability.
The RT9048A output voltage is adjustable from 0.65V to
Input capacitance is selected to minimize transient input
VIN − VDROP via the external resistive voltage divider. The
droop during load current steps. For general application,
voltage divider resistors can have values of up to 800kΩ
the requirement of input capacitor with a 10μF is
because of the very high impedance and low bias current
recommended to minimize input impedance and provide
of the sense comparator. The output voltage is set
the desired effect and do not affect stability.
according to the following equation :
VOUT = VADJ   1+ R1  Thermal Considerations

 R2 
Thermal protection limits power dissipation in the
where VADJ is the reference voltage with a typical value of RT9048A. When the operation junction temperature
0.65V. exceeds 160°C, the OTP circuit starts the thermal
shutdown function and turns the pass element off. The
Chip Enable Operation
pass element turns on again after the junction temperature
The RT9048A goes into sleep mode when the EN pin is in
cools by 30°C.
a logic low or left open condition. In this condition, the
pass transistor, error amplifier, and band gap are all turned The RT9048A output voltage will be closed to zero when
off, reducing the supply current to only 0.1μA (typ.). The output short circuit occurs as shown in Figure 2. It can
EN pin can be directly tied to VIN to enable the device and reduce the IC temperature and provides maximum safety
work normally. to end users when output short circuit occurs.
VOUT Short to GND

Dropout Voltage
The dropout voltage refers to the voltage difference between
the VIN and VOUT pins while operating at specific output
VOUT
current. The dropout voltage VDROP also can be expressed
ILIM
as the voltage drop on the pass-FET at specific output ILIM’
current (IRATED) while the pass-FET is fully operating at IOUT
ohmic region and the pass-FET can be characterized as
an resistance RDS(ON). Thus, the dropout voltage can be
defined as (VDROP = VIN − VOUT = RDS(ON)) x IRATED). For IC Temperature
normal operation, the suggested LDO operating range is
(VIN > VOUT + VDROP) for good transient response. Vice
Figure 2. Short Circuit Protection when Output Short
versa, while operating at the ohmic region will degrade
Circuit Occurs
the performance severely.

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For continuous operation, do not exceed absolute Layout Considerations
maximum junction temperature. The maximum power For best performance of the RT9048A, the PCB layout
dissipation depends on the thermal resistance of the IC suggestions below are highly recommend. All circuit
package, PCB layout, rate of surrounding airflow, and components placed on the same side and as near to the
difference between junction and ambient temperature. The respective LDO pin as possible. Place the ground return
maximum power dissipation can be calculated by the path connection to the input and output capacitor. Connect
following formula : the ground plane with a wide copper surface for good
PD(MAX) = (TJ(MAX) − TA) / θJA thermal dissipation. Using vias and long power traces for
the input and output capacitors connections is discouraged
where TJ(MAX) is the maximum junction temperature, TA is
and has negative effects on performance. Figure 4 shows
the ambient temperature, and θJA is the junction to ambient
a layout example that reduce conduction trace loops,
thermal resistance.
helping to minimize inductive parasitics and load transient
For recommended operating condition specifications, the effects while improving the circuit stability.
maximum junction temperature is 125°C. The junction to
ambient thermal resistance, θJA, is layout dependent. For
WDFN-8L 3x3 package, the thermal resistance, θJA, is
31°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 formula :
P D(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (31°C/W) = 3.22W for
WDFN-8L 3x3 package
The maximum power dissipation depends on the operating
ambient temperature for fixed T J(MAX) and thermal
resistance, θJA. The derating curve in Figure 3 allows the
designer to see the effect of rising ambient temperature
on the maximum power dissipation.
4.0
Maximum Power Dissipation (W)1
Four-Layer PCB
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
0 25 50 75 100 125
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Figure 3. Derating Curve of Maximum Power Dissipation

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Place capacitors as close as possible to the connecting pins for

minimize power loop area and low impedance connection to GND plate.
CEN
To EN
R2
R1
IC 1 8 GND
GND
EN 2 7 ADJ
NC 3 6 VOUT Output Power Plane.
Input Power Plane.
VIN 4 5 VOUT
GND
COUT CIN
Thermal vias can help to reduce power

trace and improve thermal dissipation.
Figure 4. PCB Layout Guide

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Outline Dimension
D2
D
E E2
SEE DETAIL A
1
e
b 2 1 2 1
A
A3
A1 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 0.200 0.300 0.008 0.012
D 2.950 3.050 0.116 0.120
D2 2.100 2.350 0.083 0.093
E 2.950 3.050 0.116 0.120
E2 1.350 1.600 0.053 0.063
e 0.650 0.026
L 0.425 0.525 0.017 0.021
W-Type 8L DFN 3x3 Package

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Footprint Information
Number of Footprint Dimension (mm)

Package Tolerance
Pin P A B C D Sx Sy M
V/W/U/XDFN3*3-8 8 0.65 3.80 1.94 0.93 0.35 2.30 1.50 2.30 ±0.05
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1.5A, Low Input Voltage, Ultra-Low Dropout Linear

Simplified Application Circuit

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Functional Pin Description

Functional Block Diagram

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Current Limit Protection

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Table 3. Output 1.1V Soft-Start time with VIN

Table 4. Output 1.8V Soft-Start time with VIN

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Recommended Operating Conditions (Note 4)

Input Under-Voltage VUVLO VIN rising 1.31 1.43 1.55 V

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Quiescent Current (mA)

Shutdown Current vs. Temperature UVLO vs. Temperature

0.80 1.5 Rising

100 −40°C 0.80 Falling

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EN Threshold Voltage vs. Temperature Load Transient Response

Line Transient Response Power On from EN

Time (4ms/Div) Time (200μs/Div)

Power Off from EN PSRR

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VOUT = VADJ   1+ R1  Thermal Considerations

VOUT Short to GND

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Place capacitors as close as possible to the connecting pins for

Thermal vias can help to reduce power

Figure 4. PCB Layout Guide

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Note : The configuration of the Pin #1 identifier is optional,

Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

W-Type 8L DFN 3x3 Package

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Number of Footprint Dimension (mm)

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