AOZ1212

EZBuck 3A Simple Buck Regulator

General Description

Features

The AOZ1212 is a high efficiency, simple to use, 3A buck

regulator flexible enough to be optimized for a variety of
applications. The AOZ1212 works from a 4.5V to 27V
input voltage range, and provides up to 3A of continuous
output current on each buck regulator output. The output
voltage is adjustable down to 0.8V.

4.5V to 27V operating input voltage range

70m internal NFET, efficiency: up to 95%

Internal soft start

Output voltage adjustable down to 0.8V

3A continuous output current

The AOZ1212 comes in an SO-8 or DFN-8 package and

is rated over a -40C to +85C ambient temperature
range.

Fixed 370kHz PWM operation

Cycle-by-cycle current limit

Short-circuit protection

Thermal shutdown

Small size SO-8 or DFN-8 package

Applications

Point of load DC/DC conversion

Set top boxes

DVD drives and HDD

LCD monitors and TVs

Cable modems

Telecom/networking/datacom equipment

Typical Application
C7

VIN
C1
22F

VIN

BS

EN

L1
6.8H

AOZ1212

R1
C2, C3
22F

FB

VBIAS
C4

VOUT

LX

COMP

GND

R2

RC
CC

Figure 1. 3.3V/3A Buck Regulator

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Ordering Information
Part Number

Ambient Temperature Range

Package

Environmental

AOZ1212AI

-40C to +85C

SO-8

AOZ1212DI

-40C to +85C

5 x 4 DFN-8

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Pin Configuration
LX

VBIAS

LX

BST

VIN

BST

GND

EN

GND

FB

COMP

FB

VIN

VBIAS

VIN

EN

COMP

GND
4

SO-8

DFN-8

(Top View)

(Top Thru View)

Pin Description
Pin Number

Pin Name

Pin Function

LX

PWM output connection to inductor. LX pin needs to be connected externally. Thermal connection
for output stage.

BST

Bootstrap voltage input. High side driver supply. Connected to 0.1F capacitor between BST and
LX.

GND

Ground.

FB

COMP

EN

Enable pin. The enable pin is active HIGH. Connect EN pin to VIN if not used. Do not leave the EN
pin floating.

VIN

Supply voltage input. Range from 4.5V to 27V. When VIN rises above the UVLO threshold the
device starts up. All VIN pins need to be connected externally.

VBIAS

Compensation pin of internal linear regulator. Place put a 1F capacitor between this pin and
ground.

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Feedback input. It is regulated to 0.8V. The FB pin is used to determine the PWM output voltage
via a resistor divider between the output and GND.
External loop compensation. Output of internal error amplifier. Connect a series RC network to
GND for control loop compensation.

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Block Diagram
VIN

+5V

VBIAS

UVLO
& POR

EN

5V LDO
Regulator

OTP
+

ISen

Reference
& Bias

Softstart

BST

ILimit
Q1
+

GM = 200A/V
+

0.8V

EAmp

FB

PWM
Comp

PWM
Control
Logic

LX

COMP

+
0.2V

Frequency
Foldback
Comparator

Q2

370kHz/24kHz
Oscillator

GND

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Recommended Operating Conditions

Exceeding the Absolute Maximum Ratings may damage the device.

The device is not guaranteed to operate beyond the Recommended Operating Conditions.

Parameter
Supply Voltage (VIN)

Rating

LX to GND

-0.7V to VIN+0.3V

EN to GND

-0.3V to VIN+0.3V

FB to GND

-0.3V to 6V

COMP to GND
BST to GND
VBIAS to GND

-0.3V to 6V
VLX+6V
-0.3V to 6V

Junction Temperature (TJ)

+150C

Storage Temperature (TS)

-65C to +150C

ESD Rating: Human Body Model(1)

2kV

Note:
1. Devices are inherently ESD sensitive, handling precautions are
required. Human body model rating: 1.5k in series with 100pF.

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Parameter

30V

Rating

Supply Voltage (VIN)

4.5V to 27V

Output Voltage Range

Ambient Temperature (TA)
Package Thermal Resistance
SO-8

DFN-8

0.8V to 0.85*VIN
-40C to +85C
(JA)(2)

105C/W
53C/W

Note:
2. The value of JA is measured with the device mounted on 1-in2
FR-4 board with 2oz. Copper, in a still air environment with TA =
25C. The value in any given application depends on the user's specific board design.

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Electrical Characteristics
TA = 25C, VIN = VEN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V unless otherwise specified(3)

Symbol
VIN

Parameter

Conditions

Supply Voltage

Min.

Typ.

4.5

Max.

Units

27

Input Under-Voltage Lockout Threshold

VIN Rising
VIN Falling

Supply Current (Quiescent)

IOUT = 0, VFB = 1.2V, VEN > 2V

mA

IOFF

Shutdown Supply Current

VEN = 0V

20

VFB

Feedback Voltage

0.8

0.818

VUVLO
IIN

IFB

4.3
4.1

0.782

Load Regulation

0.5

Line Regulation

0.08

%/V

Feedback Voltage Input Current

200

nA

ENABLE
VEN

EN Input Threshold

VHYS

EN Input Hysteresis

IEN

Off Threshold
On Threshold

0.6
2.5
200

Enable Sink/Source Current

V
mV

50

nA

425

kHz

MODULATOR
Frequency

315

DMAX

Maximum Duty Cycle

85

fO

370

DMIN

Minimum Duty Cycle

GVEA

Error Amplifier Voltage Gain

500

V/ V

GEA

Error Amplifier Transconductance

200

A / V

PROTECTION
ILIM

Current Limit

4.0

6.0

Over-Temperature Shutdown Limit

TJ Rising
TJ Falling

145
100

fSC

Short Circuit Hiccup Frequency

VFB = 0V

24

kHz

tSS

Soft Start Interval

ms

PWM OUTPUT STAGE

RDS(ON)

High-Side Switch On-Resistance

High-Side Switch Leakage

70
VEN = 0V, VLX = 0V

100

10

Note:
3. Specification in BOLD indicate an ambient temperature range of -40C to +85C. These specifications are guaranteed by design.

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Typical Performance Characteristics
Circuit of Figure 1. TA = 25C, VIN = VEN = 24V, VOUT = 3.3V unless otherwise specified.

Light Load (DCM) Operation

Full Load (CCM) Operation

Vin ripple
0.1V/div

Vin ripple
0.1V/div

Vo ripple
20mV/div

Vo ripple
20mV/div

IL
1A/div

IL
1A/div

VLX
20V/div

VLX
20V/div

1s/div

1s/div

Startup to Full Load

Short Circuit Protection

Vo
2V/div

Vo
2V/div

lL
2A/div

lin
0.5A/div

2ms/div

200s/div

50% to 100% Load Transient

Short Circuit Recovery

Vo
2V/div

Vo Ripple
200mV/div

lo
1A/div

200s/div

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IL
2A/div

2ms/div

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Efficiency Curves
Efficiency

Efficiency

VIN = 5V

VIN = 12V

100

100

95

95

3.3V OUTPUT

Efficieny (%)

Efficieny (%)

8.0V OUTPUT

90
1.8V OUTPUT

85

80

75
0.2

5.0V OUTPUT

90

3.3V OUTPUT

85

80

0.5 0.8

1.1

1.4 1.7

2.0 2.3

2.6

2.9

3.2

75
0.2

0.5 0.8

1.1

Current (A)

1.4 1.7

2.0 2.3

2.6

2.9

3.2

Current (A)

Efficiency
VIN = 24V
100

95

Efficieny (%)

8.0V OUTPUT

90
5.0V OUTPUT

85
3.3V OUTPUT

80

75
0.2

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0.5 0.8

1.1

1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3

Current (A)

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2.6

2.9

3.2

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Detailed Description
The AOZ1212 is a current-mode step down regulator
with integrated high side NMOS switch. It operates from
a 4.5V to 27V input voltage range and supplies up to 3A
of load current. The duty cycle can be adjusted from 6%
to 85% allowing a wide range of output voltages. Features include enable control, Power-On Reset, input
under voltage lockout, fixed internal soft-start and thermal shut down.
The AOZ1212 is available in an SO-8 or DFN-8 package.

Enable and Soft Start

The AOZ1212 has an internal soft start feature to limit
in-rush current and ensure the output voltage ramps up
smoothly to the regulation voltage. A soft start process
begins when the input voltage rises to 4.1V and voltage
on EN pin is HIGH. In the soft start process, the output
voltage is typically ramped to regulation voltage in 6.8ms.
The 6.8ms soft start time is set internally.
If the enable function is not used, connect the EN pin to
VIN. Pulling EN to ground will disable the AOZ1212. Do
not leave EN open. The voltage on the EN pin must be
above 2.5 V to enable the AOZ1212. When voltage on
EN pin falls below 0.6V, the AOZ1212 is disabled. If an
application circuit requires the AOZ1212 to be disabled,
an open drain or open collector circuit should be used to
interface with the EN pin.

high-side switch is off. The inductor current is freewheeling through the Schottky diode to the output.

Switching Frequency
The AOZ1212 switching frequency is fixed and set by
an internal oscillator. The switching frequency is set to
370kHz.

Output Voltage Programming

Output voltage can be set by feeding back the output to
the FB pin with a resistor divider network. In the application circuit shown in Figure 1. The resistor divider
network includes R1 and R2. Typically, a design is started
by picking a fixed R2 value and calculating the required
R1 value with equation below.

R 1

V O = 0.8 1 + -------
R 2

Some standard values for R1 and R2 for the most

commonly used output voltages are listed in Table 1.
Table 1.
R1 (k)

VO (V)
0.8

1.0

R2 (k)
Open

1.2

4.99

10

1.5

10

11.5

Steady-State Operation

1.8

12.7

10.2

Under steady-state conditions, the converter operates in

fixed frequency and Continuous-Conduction Mode
(CCM).

2.5

21.5

10

3.3

31.6

10

5.0

52.3

10

The AOZ1212 integrates an internal N-MOSFET as the

high-side switch. Inductor current is sensed by amplifying
the voltage drop across the drain to source of the high
side power MOSFET. Since the N-MOSFET requires a
gate voltage higher than the input voltage, a boost
capacitor connected between the LX and BST pins drives
the gate. The boost capacitor is charged while LX is low.
An internal 10 switch from LX to GND is used to ensure
that LX is pulled to GND even in the light load. Output
voltage is divided down by the external voltage divider at
the FB pin. The difference of the FB pin voltage and
reference is amplified by the internal transconductance
error amplifier. The error voltage, which shows on the
COMP pin, is compared against the current signal. The
current signal is the sum of inductor current signal and
ramp compensation signal, at the PWM comparator
input. If the current signal is less than the error voltage,
the internal high-side switch is on. The inductor current
flows from the input through the inductor to the output.
When the current signal exceeds the error voltage, the

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The combination of R1 and R2 should be large enough to

avoid drawing excessive current from the output, which
will cause power loss.

Protection Features
The AOZ1212 has multiple protection features to prevent
system circuit damage under abnormal conditions.
Over Current Protection (OCP)
The sensed inductor current signal is also used for over
current protection. Since the AOZ1212 employs peak
current mode control, the COMP pin voltage is proportional to the peak inductor current. The COMP pin voltage is limited to be between 0.4V and 2.5V internally.
The peak inductor current is automatically limited cycle
by cycle.
The cycle-by-cycle current limit threshold is internally set.
When the load current reaches the current limit threshold, the cycle-by-cycle current limit circuit turns off the

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high side switch immediately to terminate the current
duty cycle. The inductor current stops rising. The cycleby-cycle current limit protection directly limits inductor
peak current. The average inductor current is also limited
due to the limitation on the peak inductor current. When
cycle-by-cycle current limit circuit is triggered, the output
voltage drops as the duty cycle decreases.

another concern when selecting the capacitor. For a buck

circuit, the RMS value of input capacitor current can be
calculated by:

The AOZ1212 has internal short circuit protection to

protect itself from catastrophic failure under output short
circuit conditions. The FB pin voltage is proportional to
the output voltage. Whenever the FB pin voltage is below
0.2V, the short circuit protection circuit is triggered. To
prevent current limit running away when the comp pin
voltage is higher than 2.1V, the short circuit protection is
also triggered. As a result, the converter is shut down
and hiccups at a frequency equals to 1/16 of normal
switching frequency. The converter will start up via a soft
start once the short circuit condition is resolved. In short
circuit protection mode, the inductor average current is
greatly reduced because of the low hiccup frequency.

if let m equal the conversion ratio:

Power-On Reset (POR)

A power-on reset circuit monitors the input voltage.
When the input voltage exceeds 4.3V, the converter
starts operation. When input voltage falls below 4.1V,
the converter will stop switching.

VO
VO
I CIN_RMS = I O --------- 1 ---------
V IN
V IN
VO
-------- = m
V IN
The relationship between the input capacitor RMS
current and voltage conversion ratio is calculated and
shown in Figure 2. It can be seen that when VO is half of
VIN, CIN is under the worst current stress. The worst
current stress on CIN is 0.5 x IO.
0.5
0.4
ICIN_RMS(m) 0.3
IO
0.2
0.1

Thermal Protection

An internal temperature sensor monitors the junction

temperature. It shuts down the internal control circuit and
high side NMOS if the junction temperature exceeds
145C. The regulator will restart automatically under the
control of soft-start circuit when the junction temperature
decreases to 100C.

Application Information
The basic AOZ1212 application circuit is shown in
Figure 1. Component selection is explained below.
Input Capacitor
The input capacitor (C1 in Figure 1) must be connected to
the VIN pin and GND pin of the AOZ1212 to maintain
steady input voltage and filter out the pulsing input
current. The voltage rating of the input capacitor must be
greater than maximum input voltage + ripple voltage.
The input ripple voltage can be approximated by equation below:

VO VO
IO

V IN = ----------------- 1 --------- --------V IN V IN

f C IN

0.5
m

Figure 2. ICIN vs. Voltage Conversion Ratio

For reliable operation and best performance, the input

capacitors must have a current rating higher than
ICIN_RMS at the worst operating conditions. Ceramic
capacitors are preferred for input capacitors because of
their low ESR and high ripple current rating. Depending
on the application circuits, other low ESR tantalum
capacitor or aluminum electrolytic capacitor may also be
used. When selecting ceramic capacitors, X5R or X7R
type dielectric ceramic capacitors are preferred for their
better temperature and voltage characteristics. Note that
the ripple current rating from capacitor manufactures is
based on certain amount of life time. Further de-rating
may be necessary for practical design requirement.
Inductor
The inductor is used to supply constant current to output
when it is driven by a switching voltage. For given input
and output voltage, inductance and switching frequency
together decide the inductor ripple current, which is,

VO
VO
I L = ----------- 1 ---------
V IN
fL

Since the input current is discontinuous in a buck

converter, the current stress on the input capacitor is
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The peak inductor current is:

I L
I Lpeak = I O + -------2
High inductance gives low inductor ripple current but
requires larger size inductor to avoid saturation. Low
ripple current reduces inductor core losses. It also
reduces RMS current through inductor and switches,
which results in less conduction loss.
When selecting the inductor, make sure it is able to
handle the peak current without saturation even at the
highest operating temperature.
The inductor takes the highest current in a buck circuit.
The conduction loss on inductor needs to be checked for
thermal and efficiency requirements.
Surface mount inductors in different shape and styles are
available from Coilcraft, Elytone and Murata. Shielded
inductors are small and radiate less EMI noise. But they
cost more than unshielded inductors. The choice
depends on EMI requirement, price and size.
Output Capacitor
The output capacitor is selected based on the DC output
voltage rating, output ripple voltage specification and
ripple current rating.
The selected output capacitor must have a higher rated
voltage specification than the maximum desired output
voltage including ripple. De-rating needs to be considered for long term reliability.
Output ripple voltage specification is another important
factor for selecting the output capacitor. In a buck converter circuit, output ripple voltage is determined by
inductor value, switching frequency, output capacitor
value and ESR. It can be calculated by the equation
below:

1
V O = I L ESR CO + -------------------------

8fC

V O = I L ESR CO
For lower output ripple voltage across the entire operating temperature range, X5R or X7R dielectric type of
ceramic, or other low ESR tantalum capacitor or
aluminum electrolytic capacitor may also be used as output capacitors.
In a buck converter, output capacitor current is continuous. The RMS current of output capacitor is decided by
the peak to peak inductor ripple current. It can be calculated by:

I L
I CO_RMS = ---------12
Usually, the ripple current rating of the output capacitor is
a smaller issue because of the low current stress. When
the buck inductor is selected to be very small and inductor ripple current is high, output capacitor could be overstressed.
Schottky Diode Selection
The external freewheeling diode supplies the current to
the inductor when the high side NMOS switch is off. To
reduce the losses due to the forward voltage drop and
recovery of diode, a Schottky diode is recommended.
The maximum reverse voltage rating of the chosen
Schottky diode should be greater than the maximum
input voltage, and the current rating should be greater
than the maximum load current.

Loop Compensation
The AOZ1212 employs peak current mode control for
easy use and fast transient response. Peak current mode
control eliminates the double pole effect of the output
L&C filter. It greatly simplifies the compensation loop
design.

where;
CO is output capacitor value and
ESRCO is the Equivalent Series Resistor of output capacitor.

When low ESR ceramic capacitor is used as output

capacitor, the impedance of the capacitor at the switching frequency dominates. Output ripple is mainly caused
by capacitor value and inductor ripple current. The output
ripple voltage calculation can be simplified to:

1
V O = I L -------------------------
8 f C

If the impedance of ESR at switching frequency

dominates, the output ripple voltage is mainly decided by
capacitor ESR and inductor ripple current. The output
ripple voltage calculation can be further simplified to:

With peak current mode control, the buck power stage

can be simplified to be a one-pole and one-zero system
in frequency domain. The pole is the dominant pole and
can be calculated by:

1
f p1 = ----------------------------------2 C O R L

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The zero is a ESR zero due to output capacitor and its
ESR. It is can be calculated by:

1
f Z1 = -----------------------------------------------2 C O ESR CO

The strategy for choosing RC and CC is to set the cross

over frequency with RC and set the compensator zero
with CC. Using selected crossover frequency, fC, to
calculate RC:

VO
2 C O
R C = f C ---------- -----------------------------V
G G

where;

FB

CO is the output filter capacitor,

EA

CS

RL is load resistor value, and

where;

ESRCO is the equivalent series resistance of output capacitor.

fC is desired crossover frequency,

The compensation design is actually to shape the

converter close loop transfer function to get desired gain
and phase. Several different types of compensation
network can be used for AOZ1212. For most cases, a
series capacitor and resistor network connected to the
COMP pin sets the pole-zero and is adequate for a stable
high-bandwidth control loop.
In the AOZ1212, FB pin and COMP pin are the inverting
input and the output of internal transconductance error
amplifier. A series R and C compensation network
connected to COMP provides one pole and one zero.
The pole is:

G EA
f p2 = ------------------------------------------2 C C G VEA
GEA is the error amplifier transconductance, which is 200 x 10-6
A/V,
GVEA is the error amplifier voltage

The zero given by the external compensation network,

capacitor CC (C5 in Figure 1) and resistor RC (R1 in
Figure 1), is located at:

1
f Z2 = ----------------------------------2 C C R C
To design the compensation circuit, a target crossover
frequency fC for close loop must be selected. The system
crossover frequency is where the control loop has unity
gain. The crossover frequency is also called the
converter bandwidth. Generally a higher bandwidth
means faster response to load transient. However, the
bandwidth should not be too high due to system stability
concern. When designing the compensation loop,
converter stability under all line and load condition must
be considered.
Usually, it is recommended to set the bandwidth to be
less than 1/10 of switching frequency. It is recommended
to choose a crossover frequency less than 30kHz.

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GEA is the error amplifier transconductance, which is 200x10-6

A/V, and
GCS is the current sense circuit transconductance, which is
5.64 A/V

The compensation capacitor CC and resistor RC together

make a zero. This zero is put somewhere close to the
dominate pole fp1 but lower than 1/5 of the selected
crossover frequency. CC can is selected by:

1.5
C C = ----------------------------------2 R C f p1
The equation above can also be simplified to:

where;

f C = 30kHz

VFB is 0.8V,

CO RL
C C = --------------------RC
An easy-to-use application software which helps to
design and simulate the compensation loop can be found
at www.aosmd.com.

Thermal Management and Layout

Consideration
In the AOZ1212 buck regulator circuit, high pulsing
current flows through two circuit loops. The first loop
starts from the input capacitors, to the VIN pin, to the LX
pins, to the filter inductor, to the output capacitor and
load, and then returns to the input capacitor through
ground. Current flows in the first loop when the high side
switch is on. The second loop starts from inductor, to the
output capacitors and load, to the GND pin of the
AOZ1212, to the LX pins of the AZO1212. Current flows
in the second loop when the low side diode is on.
In PCB layout, minimizing the two loops area reduces the
noise of this circuit and improves efficiency. A ground
plane is recommended to connect input capacitor, output
capacitor, and GND pin of the AOZ1212.
In the AOZ1212 buck regulator circuit, the three major
power dissipating components are the AOZ1212,
external diode and output inductor. The total power

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dissipation of converter circuit can be measured by input
power minus output power.

P total_loss = V IN I IN V O I O
The power dissipation of inductor can be approximately
calculated by output current and DCR of the inductor.

P inductor_loss = IO2 R inductor 1.1

Several layout tips are listed below for the best electric
and thermal performance. Figure 3a and Figure 3b show
layout examples for the AOZ1212A and AOZ1212D
respectively.
1. Do not use thermal relief connection to the VIN and
the GND pin. Pour a maximized copper area to the
GND pin and the VIN pin to help thermal dissipation.
2. Input capacitor should be connected as close as
possible to the VIN and GND pins.

The power dissipation of the diode is:

3. Make the current trace from LX pins to L to CO to

GND as short as possible.

VO

P diode_loss = I O V F 1 ---------
V IN

The actual AOZ1212 junction temperature can be

calculated with power dissipation in the AOZ1212 and
thermal impedance from junction to ambient.

T junction = ( P total_loss P inductor_loss ) JA

+ + T ambient

4. Pour copper plane on all unused board area and

connect it to stable DC nodes, like VIN, GND or
VOUT.
5. Keep sensitive signal traces such as the trace
connecting FB and COMP pins away from the
LX pins.

The maximum junction temperature of AOZ1212 is

145C, which limits the maximum load current capability.
The thermal performance of the AOZ1212 is strongly
affected by the PCB layout. Care should be taken by
users during design process to ensure that the IC will
operate under the recommended environmental
conditions.

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R2

Cc

Rc

5 COMP
6 EN

3 GND

7 Vin

2 BST

8 VBIAS

1 LX

C4

Cb

VIN

4 FB

AOZ1210 /2

R1

C1

AOZ1212

L1

Vo

C2

C
2

Rc
COMP

FB

GND

BST

LX

R1

Cc

R2

Figure 3a. Layout Example for AOZ1212AI

Vin

VBIAS

Vin

Cb

EN

C4

C1

GND

Vo

L1

C2

C
2

Figure 3b. Layout Example for AOZ1212DI

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Package Dimensions, SO-8
D

Gauge Plane

Seating Plane

0.25

8
L

E1

h x 45
1

7 (4x)

A2 A

0.1

A1

Dimensions in millimeters
2.20

5.74

1.27

0.80
Unit: mm

Symbols
A

Min.
1.35

A1
A2

Dimensions in inches

Max.
1.75
0.25
1.65

Symbols
A

Min.
0.053

Nom.
0.065

Max.
0.069

0.10
1.25

Nom.
1.65

1.50

A1
A2

0.004
0.049

0.059

0.010
0.065

b
c
D

0.31
0.17
4.80

4.90

0.51
0.25
5.00

b
c
D

0.012
0.007
0.189

0.193

0.020
0.010
0.197

E1
e
E

3.80

3.90
4.00
1.27 BSC

0.150

h
L

0.25
0.40

6.00

6.20
0.50
1.27

E1
e
E
h
L

0.010
0.016

0.020
0.050

5.80

0.154 0.157
0.050 BSC
0.228 0.236 0.244

Notes:
1. All dimensions are in millimeters.
2. Dimensions are inclusive of plating
3. Package body sizes exclude mold flash and gate burrs. Mold flash at the non-lead sides should be less than 6 mils.
4. Dimension L is measured in gauge plane.
5. Controlling dimension is millimeter, converted inch dimensions are not necessarily exact.

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Tape and Reel Dimensions, SO-8
SO-8 Carrier Tape

P1
D1

See Note 3

P2

See Note 5
E1
E2

See Note 3
B0
K0
A0

D0

P0

Feeding Direction

Unit: mm
Package
SO-8
(12mm)

A0
6.40
0.10

B0
5.20
0.10

K0
2.10
0.10

D0
1.60
0.10

D1
1.50
0.10

E
12.00
0.10

SO-8 Reel

E1
1.75
0.10

E2
5.50
0.10

P0
8.00
0.10

P1
4.00
0.10

P2
2.00
0.10

T
0.25
0.10

W1

S
G
N

R
H
W
N
Tape Size Reel Size
M
W
12mm
330
330.00 97.00 13.00
0.10 0.30
0.50

W1
17.40
1.00

H
K
13.00
10.60
+0.50/-0.20

S
2.00
0.50

SO-8 Tape
Leader/Trailer
& Orientation

Trailer Tape
300mm min. or
75 empty pockets

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500mm min. or
125 empty pockets

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Package Dimensions, 5x4A DFN-8
e

L3*

L
D
Index Area
(D/2 x E/2)

D/2

E2

L1

L2*

Pin #1 IDA
Option 1

E/2
E

L2*
D3

Chamfer 0.30

D2

BOTTOM VIEW

TOP VIEW
A3
A

Pin #1 IDA
Option 2

Seating
Plane
b

R
BOTTOM VIEW

FRONT VIEW

Dimensions in millimeters
RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
0.50 Typ.
0.95 Typ.
0.285

0.65

2.25

1.86
1.165

4.20

2.33

0.40

0.285
4.51

Notes:
1. Dimensions and tolerancing conform to ASME Y14.5M-1994.

Symbols
A

Min.
0.70

A3
b
D

0.40
4.90

D2
D3

2.05
1.66

E
E2
e
L

3.90
2.23

L1
L2
L3
R
aaa

Max.
0.80

Dimensions in inches
Symbols
A

Min.
0.028

A3
b
D

0.016
0.190

2.25
1.86

D2
D3

0.080
0.064

4.00
4.10
2.33
2.43
0.95 BSC
0.50
0.55
0.60

E
E2
e
L

0.154
0.088

L1
L2
L3
R
aaa

bbb
ccc
ddd
eee

Nom.
0.75

0.20 Ref.
0.45
0.50
5.00
5.10
2.15
1.76

0.40

0.285 Ref.
0.835 Ref.
0.30 Ref.
0.15
0.10
0.10
0.08
0.05

bbb
ccc
ddd
eee

Nom.
0.30

Max.
0.032

0.008 Ref.
0.018 0.020
0.200 0.201
0.085
0.070

0.089
0.074

0.157 0.161
0.092 0.096
0.037 BSC
0.020 0.022 0.024
0.016

0.011 Ref.
0.033 Ref.
0.012 Ref.
0.006
0.004
0.004
0.003
0.002

2. All dimensions are in millimeters.

3. The location of the terminal #1 identifier and terminal numbering convention conforms to JEDEC publication 95 SP-002.
4. Dimension b applies to metallized terminal and is measured between 0.15mm and 0.30mm from the terminal tip. If the terminal has the
optional radius on the other end of the terminal, the dimension b should not be measured in that radius area.
5. Coplanarity applies to the terminals and all other bottom surface metallization.
6. Drawing shown are for illustration only.
7. The dimensions with * are just for reference
8. Pin #3 and Pin #7 are fused to DAP.

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Tape and Reel Dimensions, 5x4A DFN-8
Tape

R0

20
0.

.40

T
D1
E1

E2

D0

E
B0

Feeding
Direction

K0

P0

A0

UNIT: mm

Package

A0

B0

K0

D0

D1

E1

E2

P0

P1

P2

DFN 5x4
(12 mm)

5.30
0.10

4.30
0.10

1.20
0.10

1.50
Min.
Typ.

1.50
+0.10 / 0

12.00
0.30

1.75
0.10

5.50
0.10

8.00
0.10

4.00
0.20

2.00
0.10

0.30
0.05

Leader/Trailer and Orientation

Trailer Tape
300mm Min.

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500mm Min.

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II

R1

59

Reel
I

R1

6.01

21

R1
27

I
Zoom In

R6

R1

R5
5

W1

III
Zoom In

Tape Size

Reel Size

W1

3-1.8

0.05

12mm

330

330

12.40

+0.3
-4.0

+2.0
-0.0

2.40
0.3

0.5

II

"

A A

N=1002

6
0.2

05

/4

.9
0
.

A
2

3-

3-

3-1
/8"

Zoom In

1.8

6.0
1.8

6.450.05

8.00

6.2

2.20

1.

8.90.1
14 REF

0
90.0

20
0

R1.10
R3.10

2.00

5.0

C
1.8
12 REF

11.90
86

.00
.1

10
41.5 REF
43.00
44.50.1

44.50.1

R3
.95

4.0
6.10

/1
6"

VIEW: C
33

38

40

10.0

RE
F

46.00.1

R0.5

3.3
6.50

R4
8

R1

13.0

17.0

0.00
-0.05

3-

8.00.1

/1

2.00
6.50

0.80
3.00

2.5
1.80

+0.05

6"

8.000.00

10.71
6

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Part Marking
AOZ1212AI

Z1212AI
FAYWLT

Part Number

Assembly Lot Code

Fab & Assembly Location

Year & Week Code

AOZ1212DI

Z1212DI
FAYWLT

Part Number

Assembly Lot Code

Fab & Assembly Location

Year & Week Code

This data sheet contains preliminary data; supplementary data may be published at a later date.
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
LIFE SUPPORT POLICY
ALPHA & OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE AS CRITICAL
COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS.
As used herein:
1. Life support devices or systems are devices or
systems which, (a) are intended for surgical implant into
the body or (b) support or sustain life, and (c) whose
failure to perform when properly used in accordance
with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be
reasonably expected to result in a significant injury of
the user.

Rev. 1.7 November 2010

2. A critical component in any component of a life

support, device, or system whose failure to perform can
be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life
support device or system, or to affect its safety or
effectiveness.

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