
LP38690-ADJ/LP38692-ADJ
1A Low Dropout CMOS Linear Regulators with Adjustable Output
Stable with Ceramic Output Capacitors
General Description
The LP38690/2-ADJ low dropout CMOS linear regulators provide 2.5%precision reference voltage,extremely low dropout voltage (450mV @1A load current,V OUT =5V)and excellent AC performance utilizing ultra low ESR ceramic output capacitors.
The low thermal resistance of the LLP and SOT-223pack-ages allow the full operating current to be used even in high ambient temperature environments.
The use of a PMOS power transistor means that no DC base drive current is required to bias it allowing ground pin current to remain below 100µA regardless of load current,input voltage,or operating temperature.
Dropout Voltage:450mV (typ)@1A (typ.5V out).Ground Pin Current:55µA (typ)at full load.Adjust Pin Voltage:2.5%(25˚C)accuracy.
Features
n Output voltage range of 1.25V -9V
n 2.5%adjust pin voltage accuracy (25˚C)
n Low dropout voltage:450mV @1A (typ,5V out)n Wide input voltage range (2.7V to 10V)n Precision (trimmed)bandgap reference n Guaranteed specs for -40˚C to +125˚C n 1µA off-state quiescent current n Thermal overload protection n Foldback current limiting
n SOT-223and 6-Lead LLP packages n
Enable pin (LP38692-ADJ)
Applications
n Hard Disk Drives n Notebook Computers n Battery Powered Devices n
Portable Instrumentation
Typical Application Circuits
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V OUT =V ADJ x (1+R1/R2)
Note:*Minimum value required for stability.
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LP38690-ADJ/LP38692-ADJ 1A Low Dropout CMOS Linear Regulators with Adjustable Output Stable with Ceramic Output Capacitors
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Connection Diagrams
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SOT-223,Top View LP38692MP-ADJ
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6-Lead LLP,Bottom View
LP38692SD-ADJ
Pin Description
PIN DESCRIPTION
V IN This is the input supply voltage to the regulator.For LLP package devices,both V IN pins must be tied together for full current operation (500mA maximum per pin).
GND Circuit ground for the regulator.This is connected to the die through the lead frame,and also functions as the heat sink when the large ground pad is soldered down to a copper plane.V OUT Regulated output voltage.
V EN The enable pin allows the part to be turned ON and OFF by pulling this pin high or low.
ADJ
The adjust pin is used to set the regulated output voltage by connecting it to the external resistors R1and R2(see Typical Application Circuit).
Ordering Information
Order Number Package Marking
Package Type Package Drawing
Supplied As LP38690SD-ADJ L112B 6-Lead LLP SDE06A 1000Units Tape and Reel LP38692SD-ADJ L122B 6-Lead LLP SDE06A 1000Units Tape and Reel LP38692MP-ADJ LJNB SOT-223MP05A 1000Units Tape and Reel LP38690SDX-ADJ L112B 6-Lead LLP SDE06A 4500Units Tape and Reel LP38692SDX-ADJ L122B 6-Lead LLP SDE06A 4500Units Tape and Reel LP38692MPX-ADJ
LJNB
SOT-223
MP05A
2000Units Tape and Reel
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Storage Temperature Range−65˚C to+150˚C Lead Temp.(Soldering,5seconds)260˚C ESD Rating(Note3)2kV Power Dissipation(Note2)Internally Limited V(max)All pins(with respect to GND)-0.3V to12V
I OUT Internally Limited Junction Temperature−40˚C to+150˚C
Operating Ratings
V IN Supply Voltage 2.7V to10V Operating Junction
Temperature Range
−40˚C to+125˚C
Electrical Characteristics Limits in standard typeface are for T
J
=25˚C,and limits in boldface type apply over the full operating temperature range.Unless otherwise specified:V IN=V OUT+1V,C IN=C OUT=10µF,I LOAD=10mA. Min/Max limits are guaranteed through testing,statistical correlation,or design.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min
Typ
(Note4)
Max Units
V ADJ ADJ Pin Voltage V IN=2.7V 1.219 1.25 1.281
V 3.2V≤V IN≤10V
100µA1.187 1.25 1.313
∆V O/∆V IN Output Voltage Line Regulation
(Note6)V O+0.5V≤V IN≤10V
I L=25mA
0.030.1%/V
∆V O/∆I L Output Voltage Load Regulation
(Note7)1mAV IN=V O+1V
1.85%/A
V IN-V O Dropout Voltage(Note8)(V O=1.8V)
I L=1A
9501600
mV (V O=2.5V)
I L=0.1A
I L=1A
80
800
145
1300
(V O=3.3V)
I L=0.1A
I L=1A
65
650
110
1000
(V O=5V)
I L=0.1A
I L=1A
45
450
100
800
I Q Quiescent Current V IN≤10V,I L=100µA-1A55100
µA
V EN≤0.4V,(LP38692-ADJ Only)0.0011
I L(MIN)Minimum Load Current V IN-V O≤4V100
I FB Foldback Current Limit V IN-V O>5V450
mA
V IN-V O<4V1500
PSRR Ripple Rejection V IN=V O+2V(DC),with1V(p-p)/
120Hz Ripple
55dB
T SD Thermal Shutdown Activation
(Junction Temp)160
˚C
T SD (HYST)Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
(Junction Temp)
10
I ADJ ADJ Input Leakage Current V ADJ=0-1.5V
V IN=10V
-1000.01100nA
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Electrical Characteristics Limits in standard typeface are for T J =25˚C,and limits in boldface type apply
over the full operating temperature range.Unless otherwise specified:V IN =V OUT +1V,C IN =C OUT =10µF,I LOAD =10mA.Min/Max limits are guaranteed through testing,statistical correlation,or design.(Continued)Symbol Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ (Note 4)Max
Units e n
Output Noise
BW =10Hz to 10kHz V O =3.3V
0.7µV/V O (LEAK)Output Leakage Current V O =V O (NOM)+1V @10V IN 0.5
2µA
V EN
Enable Voltage (LP38692-ADJ Only)
Output =OFF
0.4
V
Output =ON,V IN =4V 1.8Output =ON,V IN =6V 3.0Output =ON,V IN =10V
4.0I EN
Enable Pin Leakage (LP38692-ADJ Only)
V EN =0V or 10V,V IN =10V
-1
0.001
1
µA
Note 1:Absolute maximum ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur.Operating ratings indicate conditions for which the device is intended to be functional,but do not guarantee specific performance limits.For guaranteed specifications,see Electrical Characteristics.Specifications do not apply when operating the device outside of its rated operating conditions.
Note 2:At elevated temperatures,device power dissipation must be derated based on package thermal resistance and heatsink values (if a heatsink is used).The junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (θJ-A )for the SOT-223is approximately 125˚C/W for a PC board mounting with the device soldered down to minimum copper area (less than 0.1square inch).If one square inch of copper is used as a heat dissipator for the SOT-223,the θJ-A drops to approximately 70˚C/W.The θJ-A values for the LLP package are also dependent on trace area,copper thickness,and the number of thermal vias used (refer to application note AN-1187).If power disspation causes the junction temperature to exceed specified limits,the device will go into thermal shutdown.
Note 3:ESD is tested using the human body model which is a 100pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5k resistor into each pin.Note 4:Typical numbers represent the most likely parametric norm for 25˚C operation.
Note 5:If used in a dual-supply system where the regulator load is returned to a negative supply,the output pin must be diode clamped to ground.Note 6:Output voltage line regulation is defined as the change in output voltage from nominal value resulting from a change in input voltage.
Note 7:Output voltage load regulation is defined as the change in output voltage from nominal value as the load current increases from 1mA to full load.Note 8:Dropout voltage is defined as the minimum input to output differential required to maintain the output within 100mV of nominal value.
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Block Diagrams
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FIGURE 1.LP38690-ADJ Functional Diagram (LLP)
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FIGURE 2.LP38692-ADJ Functional Diagram (SOT-223,LLP)
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified:T J =25˚C,C IN =C OUT =10µF,
enable pin is tied to V IN
(LP38692-ADJ only),V O =1.25V,V IN =2.7V,I L =10mA.
Noise vs Frequency
Noise vs Frequency
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Noise vs Frequency Ripple Rejection
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Ripple Rejection Ripple Rejection
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Typical Performance Characteristics Unless otherwise specified:T
J
=25˚C,C IN=C OUT=10µF, enable pin is tied to V IN(LP38692-ADJ only),V O=1.25V,V IN=2.7V,I L=10mA.(Continued)
V ADJ vs Temperature Line Transient Response
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Typical Performance Characteristics Unless otherwise specified:T J =25˚C,C IN =C OUT =10µF,
enable pin is tied to V IN (LP38692-ADJ only),V O =1.25V,V IN =2.7V,I L =10mA.(Continued)
Line Transient Response
Load Transient Response
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Load Transient Response Load Transient Response
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Load Transient Response Load Transient Response
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J
=25˚C,C IN=C OUT=10µF, enable pin is tied to V IN(LP38692-ADJ only),V O=1.25V,V IN=2.7V,I L=10mA.(Continued)
Minimum V IN vs I OUT Dropout Voltage vs I OUT
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20126751 Enable Voltage vs Temperature Load Regulation vs Temperature
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Application Hints
EXTERNAL CAPACITORS
Like any low-dropout regulator,external capacitors are re-quired to assure stability.These capacitors must be correctly selected for proper performance.
INPUT CAPACITOR:An input capacitor of at least 1µF is required (ceramic recommended).The capacitor must be located not more than one centimeter from the input pin and returned to a clean analog ground.
OUTPUT CAPACITOR:An output capacitor is required for loop stability.It must be located less than 1centimeter from the device and connected directly to the output and ground pins using traces which have no other currents flowing through them.
The minimum amount of output capacitance that can be used for stable operation is 1µF.Ceramic capacitors are recommended (the LP38690/2-ADJ was designed for use with ultra low ESR capacitors).The LP38690/2-ADJ is stable with any output capacitor ESR between zero and 100Ohms.SETTING THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE:The output voltage is set using the external resistors R1and R2(see Typical Application Circuit).The output voltage will be given by the equation:
V OUT =V ADJ X (1+R1/R2)
Because the part has a minimum load current requirement of 100µA,it is recommended that R2always be 12k Ohms or less to provide adequate loading.Even if a minimum load is always provided by other means,it is not recommended that very high value resistors be used for R1and R2because it can make the ADJ node susceptible to noise pickup.A maximum value of 100k is recommended for R2to prevent this from occurring.
ENABLE PIN (LP38692-ADJ only):The LP38692-ADJ has an enable pin which turns the regulator output on and off.Pulling the enable pin down to a logic low will turn the part off.The voltage the pin has to be pulled up to in order to assure the part is on depends on input voltage (refer to Electrical Characteristics section).This pin should be tied to V IN if the enable function is not used.
FOLDBACK CURRENT LIMITING:Foldback current limit-ing is built into the LP38690/2-ADJ which reduces the amount of output current the part can deliver as the output voltage is reduced.The amount of load current is dependent on the differential voltage between V IN and V OUT .Typically,when this differential voltage exceeds 5V,the load current will limit at about 450mA.When the V IN -V OUT differential is reduced below 4V,load current is limited to about 1500mA.SELECTING A CAPACITOR
It is important to note that capacitance tolerance and varia-tion with temperature must be taken into consideration when selecting a capacitor so that the minimum required amount of capacitance is provided over the full operating tempera-ture range.
Capacitor Characteristics
CERAMIC:For values of capacitance in the 10to 100µF range,ceramics are usually larger and more costly than tantalums but give superior AC performance for bypassing high frequency noise because of very low ESR (typically less than 10m Ω).However,some dielectric types do not have good capacitance characteristics as a function of voltage and temperature.
Z5U and Y5V dielectric ceramics have capacitance that drops severely with applied voltage.A typical Z5U or Y5V capacitor can lose 60%of its rated capacitance with half of the rated voltage applied to it.The Z5U and Y5V also exhibit a severe temperature effect,losing more than 50%of nomi-nal capacitance at high and low limits of the temperature range.
X7R and X5R dielectric ceramic capacitors are strongly rec-ommended if ceramics are used,as they typically maintain a capacitance range within ±20%of nominal over full operat-ing ratings of temperature and voltage.Of course,they are typically larger and more costly than Z5U/Y5U types for a given voltage and capacitance.
TANTALUM:Solid Tantalum capacitors have good tempera-ture stability:a high quality Tantalum will typically show a capacitance value that varies less than 10-15%across the full temperature range of -40˚C to 125˚C.ESR will vary only about 2X going from the high to low temperature limits.The increasing ESR at lower temperatures can cause oscil-lations when marginal quality capacitors are used (if the ESR of the capacitor is near the upper limit of the stability range at room temperature).
PCB LAYOUT
Good PC layout practices must be used or instability can be induced because of ground loops and voltage drops.The input and output capacitors must be directly connected to the input,output,and ground pins of the regulator using traces which do not have other currents flowing in them (Kelvin connect).
The best way to do this is to lay out C IN and C OUT near the device with short traces to the V IN ,V OUT ,and ground pins.The regulator ground pin should be connected to the exter-nal circuit ground so that the regulator and its capacitors have a "single point ground".
It should be noted that stability problems have been seen in applications where "vias"to an internal ground plane were used at the ground points of the IC and the input and output capacitors.This was caused by varying ground potentials at these nodes resulting from current flowing through the ground plane.Using a single point ground technique for the regulator and it’s capacitors fixed the problem.Since high current flows through the traces going into V IN and coming from V OUT ,Kelvin connect the capacitor leads to these pins so there is no voltage drop in series with the input and output capacitors.
RFI/EMI SUSCEPTIBILITY
RFI (radio frequency interference)and EMI (electromagnetic interference)can degrade any integrated circuit’s perfor-mance because of the small dimensions of the geometries inside the device.In applications where circuit sources are present which generate signals with significant high fre-quency energy content (>1MHz),care must be taken to ensure that this does not affect the IC regulator.
If RFI/EMI noise is present on the input side of the regulator (such as applications where the input source comes from the output of a switching regulator),good ceramic bypass ca-pacitors must be used at the input pin of the IC.
If a load is connected to the IC output which switches at high speed (such as a clock),the high-frequency current pulses required by the load must be supplied by the capacitors on the IC output.Since the bandwidth of the regulator loop is less than 100kHz,the control circuitry cannot respond to
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load changes above that frequency.This means the effective output impedance of the IC at frequencies above100kHz is determined only by the output capacitor(s).
In applications where the load is switching at high speed,the output of the IC may need RF isolation from the load.It is recommended that some inductance be placed between the output capacitor and the load,and good RF bypass capaci-tors be placed directly across the load.
PCB layout is also critical in high noise environments,since RFI/EMI is easily radiated directly into PC traces.Noisy circuitry should be isolated from"clean"circuits where pos-sible,and grounded through a separate path.At MHz fre-quencies,ground planes begin to look inductive and RFI/ EMI can cause ground bounce across the ground plane.In multi-layer PCB applications,care should be taken in layout so that noisy power and ground planes do not radiate directly into adjacent layers which carry analog power and ground.OUTPUT NOISE
Noise is specified in two ways-Spot Noise or Output Noise density is the RMS sum of all noise sources,measured at
the regulator output,at a specific frequency(measured with
a1Hz bandwidth).This type of noise is usually plotted on a
curve as a function of frequency.Total Output Noise or
Broad-Band Noise is the RMS sum of spot noise over a specified bandwidth,usually several decades of frequencies. Attention should be paid to the units of measurement.Spot
noise is measured in unitsµV/root-Hz or nV/root-Hz and total
output noise is measured inµV(rms)
The primary source of noise in low-dropout regulators is the internal reference.Noise can be reduced in two ways:by increasing the transistor area or by increasing the current
drawn by the internal reference.Increasing the area will decrease the chance of fitting the die into a smaller package. Increasing the current drawn by the internal reference in-creases the total supply current(ground pin current).
LP38690-ADJ/LP38692-ADJ
Physical Dimensions
inches (millimeters)unless otherwise noted
6-lead,LLP Package
NS Package Number SDE06A
SOT-223Package
NS Package Number MP05A
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Notes
National does not assume any responsibility for use of any circuitry described,no circuit patent licenses are implied and National reserves the right at any time without notice to change said circuitry and specifications.
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