RICOH R1232D SERIES Data Handbook (1) Owner's Manual
Summary
The R1232D Series is a highly efficient, CMOS-based PWM step-down DC/DC converter featuring an integrated synchronous rectifier. Designed for engineers building reliable power sources, this IC delivers low ripple and high accuracy in converting voltage used in portable electronics like PDAs, notebooks, and HDDs. The accompanying manual provides comprehensive technical specifications, including configurable output voltages (adjustable or fixed), multiple oscillator frequencies, various protection circuits (UVLO, current limit), and detailed guidelines for implementing the converter with minimal external components.
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R1232D SERIES
PWM STEP-DOWN DC/DC CONVERTER WITH SYNCHRONOUS RECTIFIER
NO.EA-129-111123
OUTLINE The R1232D Series are CMOS-based PWM step-down DC/DC converters with synchronous rectifier, low supply current. As an output capacitor, a 10μF or more ceramic capacitor can be used with the R1232D. Each of these ICs consists of an oscillator, a PWM control circuit, a voltage reference unit, an error amplifier, a soft-start circuit, protection circuits, a protection against miss operation under low voltage (UVLO), a chip enable circuit, a synchronous rectifier, Nch. driver transistor, and so on. A low ripple, high efficiency step-down DC/DC converter can be easily composed of this IC with only a few kinds of external components, or an inductor and capacitors. (As for R1232D001x type, divider resistors are also necessary.) In terms of the output voltage, it is fixed internally in the R1232Dxx1x types. While in the R1232D001x types, the output voltage is adjustable with external divider resistors. As protection circuits, current limit circuit which limits peak current of LX at each clock cycle, and latch type protection circuit exist. The latch protection works if the term of the over-current condition keeps on a certain time. Latch-type protection circuit works to latch an internal driver with keeping it disable. To release the condition of protection, after disable this IC with a chip enable circuit, enable it again, or restart this IC with power-on or make the supply voltage at UVLO detector threshold level or lower than UVLO.
FEATURES • Two choices of Oscillator Frequency ............................1MHz, 2.25MHz
(Small inductors can be used. 4.7μH for 1MHz/2.2μH for 2.25MHz)
• Built-in Driver ON Resistance .......................................P-channel 0.2Ω (at VIN=5.0V) • Built-in Soft-start Function.............................................Typ. 1.0ms (fosc=1MHz type) • Output Voltage ..............................................................0.9V to 3.3V (R1232Dxx1x Type)
0.8V to VIN (R1232D001x Type)
• High Accuracy Output Voltage ......................................±2.0% • Built-in Current Limit Circuit ..........................................Typ. 1.4A • Package ........................................................................SON-8 (t=0.9mm)
APPLICATIONS • Power source for portable equipment such as PDA, DSC, Notebook PC. • Power source for HDD
Page Summary Contents For RICOH R1232D SERIES Data Handbook (1) Owner's Manual
Manual Details
| Brand | Ricoh |
|---|---|
| Pages | 23 |
| File Size | 1.31 MB |
| Published | May 31, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the output voltage set for the R1232D series?
For fixed types (R1232Dxx1x), the voltage is internal; for adjustable types (R1232D001x), it uses external divider resistors.
What type of protection exists if the current exceeds limits?
There are built-in current limit circuits and a latch-type circuit. The latch protection requires manual reset via chip enable or power cycle.
What kind of capacitor must I use for the output stage?
You should use a ceramic capacitor with an established minimum value of 10μF or greater as the output capacitor.
What oscillator frequencies are available options?
The IC supports two choices: 1MHz and 2.25MHz, which correspond to specific recommended inductor values (e.g., 4.7μH for 1MHz).