RICOH RP503x SERIES Data Sheet (1) User Manual
Summary
The RP503x Series offers a highly efficient 600mA step-down DC/DC converter utilizing a synchronous rectifier optimized for portable electronics. This low-ripple chip features automatic PWM/VFM switching, ensuring maximum efficiency even at low output currents while maintaining robust protection circuits. The manual provides comprehensive details on operation specifications, voltage selection (0.8V to 2.5V), and package options. Ideal for engineers designing battery-powered medical equipment, cameras, or general handheld communication devices requiring reliable and stable power sources.
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RP503x SERIES
600m A∗ Step-down DC/DC Converter with Synchronous Rectifier
NO.EA-235-120404
OUTLINE The RP503x Series are low supply current CMOS-based 600m A∗ step-down DC/DC Converters with synchronous rectifier. Each of these ICs consists of an oscillator, a switching control circuit, a reference voltage unit, an error amplifier, a soft-start circuit, UVLO circuit, a latch protection circuit, switching transistors, and so on. A low ripple, high efficiency step-down DC/DC converter can be easily composed of this IC with only an inductor and capacitors. In terms of the output voltage, since the feedback resistances are built-in, the voltage is fixed internally. 0.1V step output can be set by laser-trim and 1.5% or 18m V tolerance depending on the output voltage is guaranteed. RP503x is PWM/VFM auto switching control in which mode automatically switches from PWM mode to high-efficiency VFM mode in low output current. The efficiency in low output current (VFM mode) improved compared with existing products. As protection circuits, the current limit circuit which limits peak current of Lx at each clock cycle, and the latch type protection circuit which works if the term of the over-current condition keeps on a certain time exist. The latch-type protection circuit works to latch an internal driver with keeping it disable. To release the condition of the protection, after disabling 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. Since packages are WLCSP-6-P2 (Limited), DFN1616-6, SOT-23-5, high density mounting on boards is possible.
∗)This is an approximate value, because output current depends on conditions and external parts.
FEATURES • Supply Current ......................................................Typ. 20μA (at VFM mode, at no load) • Standby Current ....................................................Max. 5μA • Input Voltage Range .............................................2.5V to 5.5V (Absolute maximum rating; 6.5V) • Output Voltage Range...........................................0.8V to 2.5V (0.1V step) • Output Voltage Accuracy.......................................±1.5% (VOUT≥1.2V), ±18m V (VOUT<1.2V) • Temperature-Drift Coefficient of Output Voltage ...Typ. ±100ppm/°C • Oscillator Frequency .............................................Typ. 2.0MHz • Oscillator Maximum Duty Cycle............................Min. 100% • Built-in Driver ON Resistance ...............................Typ. Pch. 0.34Ω, Nch. 0.43Ω (VIN=3.6V) • UVLO Detector Threshold.....................................Typ. 2.2V • Soft Start Time.......................................................Typ. 0.15ms • Lx Current Limit.....................................................Typ. 800m A • Latch type Protection Circuit .................................Typ. 1.5ms • Two choices of Switching Mode............................Automatic PWM/VFM mode change • Packages ..............................................................DFN1616-6, WLCSP-6-P2 (Limited), SOT-23-5
APPLICATIONS • Power source for battery-powered equipment. • Power source for hand-held communication equipment, cameras, VCRs, camcorders. • Power source for HDD, portable equipment.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Ricoh |
|---|---|
| Pages | 29 |
| File Size | 881.15 KB |
| Published | June 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the output voltage accuracy range?
The accuracy is ±1.5% when VOUT≥1.2V, and ±18mV when VOUT<1.2V.
How does this converter operate efficiently at low loads?
It uses PWM/VFM auto switching control, which automatically switches to high-efficiency VFM mode at low output current.
What are the built-in protection features?
It includes a current limit circuit (limiting peak Lx current) and a latch type protection circuit activated by over-current conditions for a certain time.
What is the required input voltage range?
The ideal input voltage range is 2.5V to 5.5V, with an absolute maximum rating of 6.5V.