RICOH RP400x Series Current Mode PWM VFM Step-up DC DC Converter User Guide and Data Sheet
Summary
This current mode PWM/VFM step-up DC/DC converter delivers highly efficient power boosting for electronics applications. The CMOS-based design ensures fast response time and automatically switches to VFM control at low loads, maximizing operational efficiency. Featuring a soft start circuit and anti-ringing protection, the unit supports both internally fixed and externally adjustable output voltages (1.8V–5.0V). Ideal for designers building portable devices, medical equipment, or camera power supplies who require reliable, high-performance DC/DC conversion solutions.
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RP400x Series
Current Mode PWM/VFM Step-up DC/DC Converter
The RP400x Series are CMOS-based automatic switch PWM- or VFM-controlled step-up DC/DC converters. RP400x includes a soft start circuit. By simply using an inductor, a capacitor, a diode, and (resistors) as external components, a high-efficiency step-up DC/DC converter can be easily configured. Due to current mode PWM control, the RP400x provides a fast response and high efficiency. Ceramic output capacitors can be used. The output voltage can be selected from the internally fixed or the externally adjustment. The RP400x has an anti-ringing switch that prevents inductor current from ringing in PWM discontinuous mode. RP400x switches automatically to VFM control in low output current, keeping high efficiency. In addition to SOT-23-5 package, a 1.8mm × 2.0mm square DFN(PLP)1820-6 package is also available.
FEATURES • Supply Current (IDD1)·······················Typ. 300μA (RP400x301, VIN= SET VOUT × 0.5, • Output Voltage Accuracy·················± 2% VOUT = SET VOUT × 0.95) • Oscillator Frequency (fosc) ···············700k Hz • Supply Current (IDD2)·······················Typ. 160μA (VIN=5V, In non-switching) • Oscillator Maximum Duty Cycle (Maxduty) ···Typ. 88% • Standby Current (Istandby)··················Max. 3μA (In standby, only A Version) • Coil-current Limit Circuit ·················Current Limit Typ. 600m A • Input Voltage Range (VIN) ···············Max. 5.5V • Soft Start Time (tstart)························Typ. 0.7ms • Start-up Voltage (Vstart) ····················Max. 0.9V • Anti-ringing Switch ··························Internal EMI Suppression • Output Voltage Range (VOUT)··········1.8V to 5.0 V (internally fixed) (xx1) • Packages ········································DFN(PLP)1820-6, Externally adjustable (Feedback voltage : 0.6V) (001) SOT-23-5
BLOCK DIAGRAMS RP400xxx1x RP400K001x (Internally fixed output voltage type) (Externally adjustable output voltage type)
LX LX
Startup Control Buffer Startup Control Buffer
VIN Circuit Logic VIN Circuit Logic
Current Current VOUT
PWM PWM
Control Sense Control Sense
ff ic ie
Error Amp Error Amp
fosc VOUT fosc VFB
CE OSC CE Chip OSC
Chip Enable Enable
Vref Vref
VFM Control VFM Control
only A Version only A Version
GND GND
SELECTION GUIDES TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Halogen Free Package Q'ty per Reel Part No. RP400xxx1A RP400x001A
(Internally fixed output Voltage type) (Externally adjustable output voltage type)
DFN(PLP)1820-6 5,000 pcs RP400K .xx.1.∗ -TR
SOT-23-5 3,000 pcs RP400N .yy.1.∗ -TR-FE SD SD
VIN LX VIN LX
.xx. : Specify the output voltage within the range of VIN CIN CIN RP400x001A
1.8V to 5.0VVIN
10μF RP400x 10μF
1.8V (.18.) to 5.0V (.50.) in 0.1V steps. OUT
CE VOUT R2
For the externally adjustable output voltage type (.00.). "H"active 10μF
"H"active VFB
.yy. : Specify the output voltage within the range of COUT 10μF R1
GND GND
1.8V (.18.) to 5.0V (.50.) in 0.1V steps. (The externally adjustable output voltage type is not available.) .∗ : Select from (.A.) With CE pin or (.B.) Without CE pin.
PACKAGES TYPICAL CHARACTERISTIC
DFN(PLP)1820-6 SOT-23-5 RP400x001A Efficiency vs. Output Current
Top View Bottom View
6 5 4 4 5 6 5 4 SET VOUT=3.0V
xx1A 001A xx1B 001B xx1A xx1B 1 VIN VIN VIN VIN 1 CE NC 2 CE CE NC NC 2 GND GND
VIN=2.5V
3 GND GND GND GND 3 VIN VIN
VIN=1.8V
4 LX LX LX LX 4 VOUT VOUT
VIN=1.5V 5 NC VFB NC VFB 5 LX LX VIN=0.8V
6 VOUT VOUT VOUT VOUT
Output Current IOUT(m A)
∗) The tab is substrate level (GND).
APPLICATIONS • MP3 players and PDA • LCD bias power supply • Wireless Handset • Digital cameras • Personal medical equipment • GPS No.EK-193-111001 Step-up DC/DC Converter
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Manual Details
| Brand | Current |
|---|---|
| Pages | 2 |
| File Size | 207.07 KB |
| Published | May 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What external components are needed for configuration?
You need an inductor, a capacitor, a diode, and resistors to configure the high-efficiency step-up DC/DC converter.
Can I select the output voltage externally?
Yes, the output can be selected from fixed internal settings or adjusted externally using feedback voltage (0.6V).
What kind of control modes does it offer?
It uses current mode PWM control and automatically switches to Voltage Feedback Mode (VFM) in low output current.