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and temperature difference between junction to a mbient.
The maximum power dissipation can be calculated by
following formula :
PD(MAX) = ( TJ(MAX) − TA ) / θJA
Where TJ(MAX) is the maximum operation junction
temperature, TA is the a mbient temperature and the θJAis
the junction to ambient thermal resistance.
For recommended operating conditions specification of
RT9292, the maximum junction temperature of the die is
125°C. The junction to ambient thermal resista nce θJA is
layout dependent. The junction to ambient thermal
resistance for TSOT-23-6 package is 255°C/W and W DF N-
8L 2x2 package is 165°C/W on the standard JEDEC 51-3
single-layer thermal test board. The maximum power
dissipation at TA = 25°C can be calculated by following
formula :
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (165°C/W) = 0.606W for
WDF N-8L 2x2 pa ckages
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (255°C/W) = 0.392W for
TSOT-23-6 packages
The maximum power dissipation depends on operating
ambient temperature for fixed TJ(MAX) and thermal
resistance θJA. For RT9292 packages, the Figure 6 of
derating curves allows the designer to see the effect of
rising ambient temperature on the maximum power
allowed.
Figure 6. Derating Curves for RT9292 Packages
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Ambient Tem perat ure ( °C )
Maximum Po wer Dissipat ion (W)
Single Layer PCB
WDFN-8L 2x2
TSOT-23-6
Current Limiting
The current flow through inductor as charging period is
detected by a current sensing circuit. As the value comes
a cross the current limiting threshold, the N-MOSFET will
be turned off so that the inductor will be forced to leave
charging stage and enter discharging stage. Therefore,
the inductor current will not increase over the current
limiting threshold.
OVP/UVLO/OTP
The Over Voltage Protection is detected by a junction
breakdown detecting circuit. Once VOUT goes over the
detecting voltage, LX pin stops switching a nd the power
N-MOSFET will be turned off. Then, the VOUT will be
cla mped to be near VOVP. As the output voltage is higher
than a specified value or input voltage is lower than a
specified value, the chip will enter protection mode to
prevent abnormal function. As the die temperature >
160°C, the chip also will enter protection mode. The power
MOSFET will be turned off during protection mode to
prevent abnormal operation.
Inductor Selection
The recommended value of inductor for 6 WLEDs
a pplication s is from 10uH to 33uH. Small size and better
efficiency are the major concerns for portable devices,
such a s the RT9292 used for mobile phone. The inductor
should have low core loss at 1MHz and low DCR for better
efficiency. The inductor saturation current rating should
be considered to cover the inductor pea k current.
Capacitor Selection
Input ceramic capacitor of 2.2uF and output ceramic
capacitor of 1uF are recommended for the RT9292
a pplications for driving 6 series WLEDs. For better voltage
filtering, ceramic capacitors with low ESR are
recommended. X5R and X7R types are suitable because
of their wider voltage and temperature ranges.
Thermal Considerations
For continuous operation, do not exceed absolute
maximum operation junction temperature. The maximum
power dissipation depends on the thermal resistance of
IC pa ckage, PCB layout, the rate of surroundings airflow