LP3875ES-1.8 [NSC]

1.5A Fast Ultra Low Dropout Linear Regulators; 1.5A快速超低压降线性稳压器
LP3875ES-1.8
型号: LP3875ES-1.8
厂家: National Semiconductor    National Semiconductor
描述:

1.5A Fast Ultra Low Dropout Linear Regulators
1.5A快速超低压降线性稳压器

稳压器
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July 2005  
LP3872/LP3875  
1.5A Fast Ultra Low Dropout Linear Regulators  
General Description  
Features  
n Ultra low dropout voltage  
n Low ground pin current  
The LP3872/LP3875 series of fast ultra low-dropout linear  
regulators operate from a +2.5V to +7.0V input supply. Wide  
range of preset output voltage options are available. These  
ultra low dropout linear regulators respond very quickly to  
step changes in load, which makes them suitable for low  
voltage microprocessor applications. The LP3872/LP3875  
are developed on a CMOS process which allows low quies-  
cent current operation independent of output load current.  
This CMOS process also allows the LP3872/LP3875 to op-  
erate under extremely low dropout conditions.  
n Load regulation of 0.06%  
n 10nA quiescent current in shutdown mode  
n Guaranteed output current of 1.5A DC  
n Available in TO-263, TO-220 and SOT-223 packages  
n Output voltage accuracy 1.5%  
n Error flag indicates output status  
n Sense option improves load regulation  
n Minimum output capacitor requirements  
n Overtemperature/overcurrent protection  
n −40˚C to +125˚C junction temperature range  
Dropout Voltage: Ultra low dropout voltage; typically 38mV  
at 150mA load current and 380mV at 1.5A load current.  
Ground Pin Current: Typically 6mA at 1.5A load current.  
Shutdown Mode: Typically 10nA quiescent current when  
the shutdown pin is pulled low.  
Applications  
n Microprocessor power supplies  
n GTL, GTL+, BTL, and SSTL bus terminators  
n Power supplies for DSPs  
n SCSI terminator  
Error Flag: Error flag goes low when the output voltage  
drops 10% below nominal value.  
SENSE: Sense pin improves regulation at remote loads.  
Precision Output Voltage: Multiple output voltage options  
are available ranging from 1.8V to 5.0V with a guaranteed  
accuracy of 1.5% at room temperature, and 3.0% over all  
conditions (varying line, load, and temperature).  
n Post regulators  
n High efficiency linear regulators  
n Battery chargers  
n Other battery powered applications  
Typical Application Circuits  
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*SD and ERROR pins must be pulled high through a 10kpull-up resistor. Connect the ERROR pin to ground if this function is not used. See application hints  
for more information.  
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*SD must be pulled high through a 10kpull-up resistor. See application hints for more information.  
Connection Diagrams  
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20063305  
Top View  
Top View  
TO263-5 Package  
TO220-5 Package  
Bent, Staggered Leads  
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Top View  
SOT223-5 Package  
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Pin Description for TO220-5 and TO263-5 Packages  
LP3872  
LP3875  
#
Pin  
Name  
SD  
Function  
Shutdown  
Name  
SD  
Function  
Shutdown  
1
2
3
4
5
VIN  
Input Supply  
Ground  
VIN  
Input Supply  
Ground  
GND  
VOUT  
ERROR  
GND  
VOUT  
SENSE  
Output Voltage  
ERROR Flag  
Output Voltage  
Remote Sense Pin  
Pin Description for SOT223-5 Package  
LP3872  
LP3875  
#
Pin  
Name  
SD  
Function  
Shutdown  
Name  
SD  
Function  
Shutdown  
1
2
3
4
5
VIN  
Input Supply  
Output Voltage  
ERROR Flag  
Ground  
VIN  
Input Supply  
Output Voltage  
Remote Sense Pin  
Ground  
VOUT  
ERROR  
GND  
VOUT  
SENSE  
GND  
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Ordering Information  
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Package Type Designator is "T" for TO220 package, "S" for TO263 package, and "MP" for SOT223-5 package.  
TABLE 1. Package Marking and Ordering Information  
Output  
Voltage  
5.0  
Description  
(Current, Option)  
Order Number  
Package Type  
Package Marking  
Supplied As:  
LP3872EMP-5.0  
1.5A, Error Flag  
SOT223-5  
LHDB  
1000 Units on Tape and  
Reel  
5.0  
LP3872EMPX-5.0  
1.5A, Error Flag  
SOT223-5  
LHDB  
2000 Units on Tape and  
Reel  
5.0  
5.0  
3.3  
LP3872ES-5.0  
LP3872ESX-5.0  
LP3872EMP-3.3  
1.5A, Error Flag  
1.5A, Error Flag  
1.5A, Error Flag  
TO263-5  
TO263-5  
SOT223-5  
LP3872ES-5.0  
LP3872ES-5.0  
LHCB  
Rail  
Tape and Reel  
1000 Units on Tape and  
Reel  
3.3  
LP3872EMPX-3.3  
1.5A, Error Flag  
SOT223-5  
LHCB  
2000 Units on Tape and  
Reel  
3.3  
3.3  
2.5  
LP3872ES-3.3  
LP3872ESX-3.3  
LP3872EMP-2.5  
1.5A, Error Flag  
1.5A, Error Flag  
1.5A, Error Flag  
TO263-5  
TO263-5  
SOT223-5  
LP3872ES-3.3  
LP3872ES-3.3  
LHBB  
Rail  
Tape and Reel  
1000 Units on Tape and  
Reel  
2.5  
LP3872EMPX-2.5  
1.5A, Error Flag  
SOT223-5  
LHBB  
2000 Units on Tape and  
Reel  
2.5  
2.5  
1.8  
1.8  
1.8  
LP3872ES-2.5  
LP3872ESX-2.5  
LP3872ES-1.8  
LP3872ESX-1.8  
LP3872EMP-1.8  
1.5A, Error Flag  
1.5A, Error Flag  
1.5A, Error Flag  
1.5A, Error Flag  
1.5A, Error Flag  
TO263-5  
TO263-5  
TO263-5  
TO263-5  
SOT223-5  
LP3872ES-2.5  
LP3872ES-2.5  
LP3872ES-1.8  
LP3872ES-1.8  
LHAB  
Rail  
Tape and Reel  
Rail  
Tape and Reel  
1000 Units on Tape and  
Reel  
1.8  
5.0  
5.0  
LP3872EMPX-1.8  
LP3875EMP-5.0  
LP3875EMPX-5.0  
1.5A, Error Flag  
1.5A, SENSE  
1.5A, SENSE  
SOT223-5  
SOT223-5  
SOT223-5  
LHAB  
LHRB  
LHRB  
2000 Units on Tape and  
Reel  
1000 Units on Tape and  
Reel  
2000 Units on Tape and  
Reel  
5.0  
5.0  
3.3  
LP3875ES-5.0  
LP3875ESX-5.0  
LP3875EMP-3.3  
1.5A, SENSE  
1.5A, SENSE  
1.5A, SENSE  
TO263-5  
TO263-5  
SOT223-5  
LP3875ES-5.0  
LP3875ES-5.0  
LHPB  
Rail  
Tape and Reel  
1000 Units on Tape and  
Reel  
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TABLE 1. Package Marking and Ordering Information (Continued)  
Output  
Voltage  
3.3  
Description  
(Current, Option)  
Order Number  
Package Type  
Package Marking  
LHPB  
Supplied As:  
LP3875EMPX-3.3  
1.5A, SENSE  
SOT223-5  
2000 Units on Tape and  
Ree  
3.3  
3.3  
2.5  
LP3875ES-3.3  
LP3875ESX-3.3  
LP3875EMP-2.5  
1.5A, SENSE  
1.5A, SENSE  
1.5A, SENSE  
TO263-5  
TO263-5  
SOT223-5  
LP3875ES-3.3  
LP3875ES-3.3  
LHNB  
Rail  
Tape and Reel  
1000 Units on Tape and  
Reel  
2.5  
LP3875EMPX-2.5  
1.5A, SENSE  
SOT223-5  
LHNB  
2000 Units on Tape and  
Ree  
2.5  
2.5  
1.8  
LP3875ES-2.5  
LP3875ESX-2.5  
LP3875EMP-1.8  
1.5A, SENSE  
1.5A, SENSE  
1.5A, SENSE  
TO263-5  
TO263-5  
SOT223-5  
LP3875ES-2.5  
LP3875ES-2.5  
LHLB  
Rail  
Tape and Reel  
1000 Units on Tape and  
Reel  
1.8  
1.8  
1.8  
5.0  
3.3  
2.5  
1.8  
5.0  
3.3  
2.5  
1.8  
LP3875EMPX-1.8  
LP3875ES-1.8  
LP3875ESX-1.8  
LP3872ET-5.0  
LP3872ET-3.3  
LP3872ET-2.5  
LP3872ET-1.8  
LP3875ET-5.0  
LP3875ET-3.3  
LP3875ET-2.5  
LP3875ET-1.8  
1.5A, SENSE  
1.5A, SENSE  
1.5A, SENSE  
1.5A, Error Flag  
1.5A, Error Flag  
1.5A, Error Flag  
1.5A, Error Flag  
1.5A, SENSE  
1.5A, SENSE  
1.5A, SENSE  
1.5A, SENSE  
SOT223-5  
TO263-5  
TO263-5  
TO220-5  
TO220-5  
TO220-5  
TO220-5  
TO220-5  
TO220-5  
TO220-5  
TO220-5  
LHLB  
LP3875ES-1.8  
LP3875ES-1.8  
LP3872ET-5.0  
LP3872ET-3.3  
LP3872ET-2.5  
LP3872ET-1.8  
LP3875ET-5.0  
LP3875ET-3.3  
LP3875ET-2.5  
LP3875ET-1.8  
Rail  
Tape and Reel  
Rail  
Rail  
Rail  
Rail  
Rail  
Rail  
Rail  
Rail  
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Block Diagrams  
LP3872  
20063303  
LP3875  
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)  
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,  
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/  
Distributors for availability and specifications.  
IOUT (Survival)  
Short Circuit Protected  
Maximum Voltage for ERROR  
Pin  
VIN  
Maximum Voltage for SENSE Pin  
VOUT  
Storage Temperature Range  
Lead Temperature  
−65˚C to +150˚C  
Operating Ratings  
Input Supply Voltage (Note 11)  
(Soldering, 5 sec.)  
260˚C  
2 kV  
2.5V to 7.0V  
−0.3V to 7.0V  
1.5A  
ESD Rating (Note 3)  
Power Dissipation (Note 2)  
Input Supply Voltage (Survival)  
Shutdown Input Voltage  
(Survival)  
Shutdown Input Voltage  
Internally Limited  
−0.3V to +7.5V  
Maximum Operating Current (DC)  
Junction Temperature  
−40˚C to +125˚C  
−0.3V to +7.5V  
−0.3V to +6.0V  
Output Voltage (Survival), (Note  
6), (Note 7)  
Electrical Characteristics  
LP3872/LP3875  
Limits in standard typeface are for TJ = 25˚C, and limits in boldface type apply over the full operating temperature range.  
Unless otherwise specified: VIN = VO(NOM) + 1V, IL = 10 mA, COUT = 10µF, VSD = 2V.  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Output Voltage  
Conditions  
Typ  
(Note 4)  
LP3872/5 (Note 5)  
Units  
Min  
Max  
VOUT +1V VIN 7.0V  
10 mA IL 1.5A  
-1.5  
+1.5  
VO  
Tolerance  
0
%
%
%
-3.0  
+3.0  
(Note 8)  
V OL  
Output Voltage Line  
Regulation (Note 8)  
Output Voltage Load  
Regulation  
VOUT + 1V VIN 7.0V  
10 mA IL 1.5A  
0.02  
0.06  
0.06  
0.12  
VO/ IOUT  
(Note 8)  
VIN - VOUT  
IL = 150 mA  
IL = 1.5A  
38  
380  
5
50  
60  
450  
550  
9
Dropout Voltage  
(Note 10)  
mV  
mA  
IL = 150 mA  
IL = 1.5A  
10  
14  
15  
10  
50  
Ground Pin Current In  
Normal Operation Mode  
IGND  
6
IGND  
Ground Pin Current In  
Shutdown Mode  
VSD 0.3V  
0.01  
1.8  
3.2  
µA  
A
-40˚C TJ 85˚C  
VO VO(NOM) - 4%  
IO(PK)  
Peak Output Current  
Short Circuit Protection  
ISC Short Circuit Current  
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Electrical Characteristics  
LP3872/LP3875 (Continued)  
Limits in standard typeface are for TJ = 25˚C, and limits in boldface type apply over the full operating temperature range.  
Unless otherwise specified: VIN = VO(NOM) + 1V, IL = 10 mA, COUT = 10µF, VSD = 2V.  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Conditions  
Typ  
LP3872/5 (Note 5)  
Units  
(Note 4)  
Min  
Max  
0.3  
Shutdown Input  
Output = High  
VIN  
0
2
VSDT  
Shutdown Threshold  
V
Output = Low  
IL = 1.5A  
TdOFF  
TdON  
ISD  
Turn-off delay  
Turn-on delay  
SD Input Current  
20  
25  
1
µs  
µs  
nA  
IL = 1.5A  
VSD = VIN  
Error Flag  
VT  
Threshold  
(Note 9)  
10  
5
5
2
16  
8
%
%
VTH  
Threshold Hysteresis  
Error Flag Saturation  
Flag Reset Delay  
Error Flag Pin Leakage  
Current  
(Note 9)  
VEF(Sat)  
Td  
Isink = 100µA  
0.02  
1
0.1  
V
µs  
nA  
Ilk  
1
Imax  
Error Flag Pin Sink  
Current  
VError = 0.5V  
1
mA  
dB  
AC Parameters  
VIN = VOUT + 1V  
COUT = 10uF  
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VOUT = 3.3V, f = 120Hz  
VIN = VOUT + 0.5V  
COUT = 10uF  
PSRR  
Ripple Rejection  
VOUT = 3.3V, f = 120Hz  
f = 120Hz  
ρn(l/f)  
Output Noise Density  
Output Noise Voltage  
0.8  
µV  
BW = 10Hz – 100kHz  
VOUT = 2.5V  
150  
en  
µV (rms)  
BW = 300Hz – 300kHz  
VOUT = 2.5V  
100  
Note 1: Absolute maximum ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating ratings indicate conditions for which the device is  
intended to be functional, but does not guarantee specific performance limits. For guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see Electrical Characteristics. The  
guaranteed specifications apply only for the test conditions listed. Some performance characteristics may degrade when the device is not operated under the listed  
test conditions.  
Note 2: At elevated temperatures, devices must be derated based on package thermal resistance. The devices in TO220 package must be derated at θ = 50˚C/W  
jA  
2
(with 0.5in , 1oz. copper area), junction-to-ambient (with no heat sink). The devices in the TO263 surface-mount package must be derated at θ = 60˚C/W (with  
0.5in , 1oz. copper area), junction-to-ambient. The SOT-223 package must be derated at θ = 90˚C/W (with 0.5in , 1oz. copper area), junction-to-ambient.  
jA  
2
2
jA  
Note 3: The human body model is a 100pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5kresistor into each pin.  
Note 4: Typical numbers are at 25˚C and represent the most likely parametric norm.  
Note 5: Limits are guaranteed by testing, design, or statistical correlation.  
Note 6: If used in a dual-supply system where the regulator load is returned to a negative supply, the output must be diode-clamped to ground.  
Note 7: The output PMOS structure contains a diode between the V and V  
terminals. This diode is normally reverse biased. This diode will get forward biased  
OUT  
IN  
if the voltage at the output terminal is forced to be higher than the voltage at the input terminal. This diode can typically withstand 200mA of DC current and 1Amp  
of peak current.  
Note 8: Output voltage line regulation is defined as the change in output voltage from the nominal value due to change in the input line voltage. Output voltage load  
regulation is defined as the change in output voltage from the nominal value due to change in load current. The line and load regulation specification contains only  
the typical number. However, the limits for line and load regulation are included in the output voltage tolerance specification.  
Note 9: Error Flag threshold and hysteresis are specified as percentage of regulated output voltage. See Application Hints.  
Note 10: Dropout voltage is defined as the minimum input to output differential voltage at which the output drops 2% below the nominal value. Dropout voltage  
specification applies only to output voltages of 2.5V and above. For output voltages below 2.5V, the drop-out voltage is nothing but the input to output differential,  
since the minimum input voltage is 2.5V.  
Note 11: The minimum operating value for V is equal to either [V  
+ V  
] or 2.5V, whichever is greater.  
DROPOUT  
IN  
OUT(NOM)  
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Typical Performance Characteristics Unless otherwise specified: TJ = 25˚C, COUT = 10µF,  
CIN = 10µF, S/D pin is tied to VIN, VOUT = 2.5V, VIN = VO(NOM) + 1V, IL = 10mA  
Ground Current vs Output Voltage  
Dropout Voltage vs Output Load Current  
IL = 1.5A  
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Shutdown IQ vs Junction Temperature  
Errorflag Threshold vs Junction Temperature  
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DC Load Reg. vs Junction Temperature  
DC Line Regulation vs Temperature  
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Typical Performance Characteristics Unless otherwise specified: TJ = 25˚C, COUT = 10µF,  
CIN = 10µF, S/D pin is tied to VIN, VOUT = 2.5V, VIN = VO(NOM) + 1V, IL = 10mA (Continued)  
Load Transient Response  
Noise vs Frequency  
CIN = COUT = 10µF, OSCON  
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Load Transient Response  
CIN =COUT = 100µF, OSCON  
Load Transient Response  
CIN =COUT = 100µF, POSCAP  
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Load Transient Response  
Load Transient Response  
CIN =COUT = 10µF, TANTALUM  
CIN =COUT = 100µF, TANTALUM  
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Application Hints  
EXTERNAL CAPACITORS  
than 10 m). However, some dielectric types do not have  
good capacitance characteristics as a function of voltage  
and temperature.  
Like any low-dropout regulator, external capacitors are re-  
quired to assure stability. These capacitors must be correctly  
selected for proper performance.  
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.  
INPUT CAPACITOR: An input capacitor of at least 10µF is  
required. Ceramic Ceramic, Tantalum, or Electrolytic capaci-  
tors may be used, and capacitance may be increased with-  
out limit  
OUTPUT CAPACITOR: An output capacitor is required for  
loop stability. It must be located less than 1 cm from the  
device and connected directly to the output and ground pins  
using traces which have no other currents flowing through  
them (see PCB Layout section).  
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.  
The minimum value of output capacitance that can be used  
for stable full-load operation is 10µF, but it may be increased  
without limit. The output capacitor must have an ESR value  
as shown in the stable region of the curve below. Tantalum  
capacitors are recommended for the output capacitor.  
TANTALUM: Solid Tantalum capacitors are recommended  
for use on the output because their typical ESR is very close  
to the ideal value required for loop compensation. They also  
work well as input capacitors if selected to meet the ESR  
requirements previously listed.  
ESR Curve  
Tantalums also have good temperature stability: a good  
quality Tantalum will typically show a capacitance value that  
varies less than 10-15% across the full temperature range of  
125˚C to −40˚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).  
ALUMINUM: This capacitor type offers the most capaci-  
tance for the money. The disadvantages are that they are  
larger in physical size, not widely available in surface mount,  
and have poor AC performance (especially at higher fre-  
quencies) due to higher ESR and ESL.  
Compared by size, the ESR of an aluminum electrolytic is  
higher than either Tantalum or ceramic, and it also varies  
greatly with temperature. A typical aluminum electrolytic can  
exhibit an ESR increase of as much as 50X when going from  
25˚C down to −40˚C.  
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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. In general, a good Tantalum capacitor will show  
very little capacitance variation with temperature, but a ce-  
ramic may not be as good (depending on dielectric type).  
Aluminum electrolytics also typically have large temperature  
variation of capacitance value.  
It should also be noted that many aluminum electrolytics only  
specify impedance at a frequency of 120 Hz, which indicates  
they have poor high frequency performance. Only aluminum  
electrolytics that have an impedance specified at a higher  
frequency (between 20 kHz and 100 kHz) should be used for  
the LP387X. Derating must be applied to the manufacturer’s  
ESR specification, since it is typically only valid at room  
temperature.  
Any applications using aluminum electrolytics should be  
thoroughly tested at the lowest ambient operating tempera-  
ture where ESR is maximum.  
Equally important to consider is a capacitor’s ESR change  
with temperature: this is not an issue with ceramics, as their  
ESR is extremely low. However, it is very important in Tan-  
talum and aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Both show in-  
creasing ESR at colder temperatures, but the increase in  
aluminum electrolytic capacitors is so severe they may not  
be feasible for some applications (see Capacitor Character-  
istics Section).  
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).  
CAPACITOR CHARACTERISTICS  
CERAMIC: For values of capacitance in the 10 to 100 µF  
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  
The best way to do this is to lay out CIN and COUT near the  
device with short traces to the VIN, VOUT, and ground pins.  
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cific frequency (measured with a 1Hz bandwidth). This type  
of noise is usually plotted on a curve as a function of fre-  
quency.  
Application Hints (Continued)  
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".  
Total output Noise or Broad-band noise is the RMS sum  
of spot noise over a specified bandwidth, usually several  
decades of frequencies.  
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.  
Attention should be paid to the units of measurement. Spot  
noise is measured in units µV/ Hz or nV/ Hz and total output  
noise is measured in µV(rms).  
The primary source of noise in low-dropout regulators is the  
internal reference. In CMOS regulators, noise has a low  
frequency component and a high frequency component,  
which depend strongly on the silicon area and quiescent  
current. 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 increases the  
total supply current (ground pin current). Using an optimized  
trade-off of ground pin current and die size, LP3872/LP3875  
achieves low noise performance and low quiescent current  
operation.  
Since high current flows through the traces going into VIN  
and coming from VOUT, 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-  
The total output noise specification for LP3872/LP3875 is  
presented in the Electrical Characteristics table. The Output  
noise density at different frequencies is represented by a  
curve under typical performance characteristics.  
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quency energy content ( 1 MHz), 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.  
SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION  
The LP3872 and LP3875 are short circuit protected and in  
the event of a peak over-current condition, the short-circuit  
control loop will rapidly drive the output PMOS pass element  
off. Once the power pass element shuts down, the control  
loop will rapidly cycle the output on and off until the average  
power dissipation causes the thermal shutdown circuit to  
respond to servo the on/off cycling to a lower frequency.  
Please refer to the section on thermal information for power  
dissipation calculations.  
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 100 kHz, the control circuitry cannot respond to  
load changes above that frequency. This means the effective  
output impedance of the IC at frequencies above 100 kHz 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.  
ERROR FLAG OPERATION  
The LP3872/LP3875 produces a logic low signal at the Error  
Flag pin when the output drops out of regulation due to low  
input voltage, current limiting, or thermal limiting. This flag  
has a built in hysteresis. The timing diagram in Figure 1  
shows the relationship between the ERROR flag and the  
output voltage. In this example, the input voltage is changed  
to demonstrate the functionality of the Error Flag.  
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.  
The internal Error flag comparator has an open drain output  
stage. Hence, the ERROR pin should be pulled high through  
a pull up resistor. Although the ERROR flag pin can sink  
current of 1mA, this current is energy drain from the input  
supply. Hence, the value of the pull up resistor should be in  
the range of 10kto 1M. The ERROR pin must be  
connected to ground if this function is not used. It should  
also be noted that when the shutdown pin is pulled low, the  
ERROR pin is forced to be invalid for reasons of saving  
power in shutdown mode.  
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 spe-  
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FIGURE 1. Error Flag Operation  
SENSE PIN  
tance. For example, in the case of a 3.3V output, if the trace  
resistance is 100m, the voltage at the remote load will be  
3.15V with 1.5A of load current, ILOAD. The LP3875 regulates  
the voltage at the sense pin. Connecting the sense pin to the  
remote load will provide regulation at the remote load, as  
shown in Figure 2. If the sense option pin is not required, the  
sense pin must be connected to the VOUT pin.  
In applications where the regulator output is not very close to  
the load, LP3875 can provide better remote load regulation  
using the SENSE pin. Figure 2 depicts the advantage of the  
SENSE option. LP3872 regulates the voltage at the output  
pin. Hence, the voltage at the remote load will be the regu-  
lator output voltage minus the drop across the trace resis-  
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FIGURE 2. Improving remote load regulation using LP3875  
SHUTDOWN OPERATION  
pin is driven from a source that actively pulls high and low  
(such as a CMOS rail to rail comparator), the pull-up resistor  
is not required. This pin must be tied to Vin if not used.  
A CMOS Logic level signal at the shutdown ( SD) pin will  
turn-off the regulator. Pin SD must be actively terminated  
through a 10kpull-up resistor for a proper operation. If this  
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HEATSINKING TO-263 PACKAGE  
Application Hints (Continued)  
DROPOUT VOLTAGE  
The TO-263 package uses the copper plane on the PCB as  
a heatsink. The tab of these packages are soldered to the  
copper plane for heat sinking. Figure 3 shows a curve for the  
The dropout voltage of a regulator is defined as the minimum  
input-to-output differential required to stay within 2% of the  
nominal output voltage. For CMOS LDOs, the dropout volt-  
age is the product of the load current and the Rds(on) of the  
internal MOSFET.  
θJA of TO-263 package for different copper area sizes, using  
a typical PCB with 1 ounce copper and no solder mask over  
the copper area for heat sinking.  
REVERSE CURRENT PATH  
The internal MOSFET in LP3872 and LP3875 has an inher-  
ent parasitic diode. During normal operation, the input volt-  
age is higher than the output voltage and the parasitic diode  
is reverse biased. However, if the output is pulled above the  
input in an application, then current flows from the output to  
the input as the parasitic diode gets forward biased. The  
output can be pulled above the input as long as the current  
in the parasitic diode is limited to 200mA continuous and 1A  
peak.  
POWER DISSIPATION/HEATSINKING  
20063332  
LP3872 and LP3875 can deliver a continuous current of  
1.5A over the full operating temperature range. A heatsink  
may be required depending on the maximum power dissipa-  
tion and maximum ambient temperature of the application.  
Under all possible conditions, the junction temperature must  
be within the range specified under operating conditions.  
The total power dissipation of the device is given by:  
FIGURE 3. θJA vs Copper (1 Ounce) Area for TO-263  
package  
As shown in the figure, increasing the copper area beyond 1  
square inch produces very little improvement. The minimum  
value for θJA for the TO-263 package mounted to a PCB is  
32˚C/W.  
PD = (VIN−VOUT)IOUT+ (VIN)IGND  
where IGND is the operating ground current of the device  
(specified under Electrical Characteristics).  
Figure 4 shows the maximum allowable power dissipation  
for TO-263 packages for different ambient temperatures,  
assuming θJA is 35˚C/W and the maximum junction tempera-  
ture is 125˚C.  
The maximum allowable temperature rise (TRmax) depends  
on the maximum ambient temperature (TAmax) of the appli-  
cation, and the maximum allowable junction temperature  
(TJmax):  
TRmax = TJmax− TAmax  
The maximum allowable value for junction to ambient Ther-  
mal Resistance, θJA, can be calculated using the formula:  
θJA = TRmax / PD  
LP3872 and LP3875 are available in TO-220 and TO-263  
packages. The thermal resistance depends on amount of  
copper area or heat sink, and on air flow. If the maximum  
allowable value of θJA calculated above is 60 ˚C/W for  
TO-220 package and 60 ˚C/W for TO-263 package no  
heatsink is needed since the package can dissipate enough  
heat to satisfy these requirements. If the value for allowable  
θJA falls below these limits, a heat sink is required.  
20063333  
HEATSINKING TO-220 PACKAGE  
FIGURE 4. Maximum power dissipation vs ambient  
temperature for TO-263 package  
The thermal resistance of a TO220 package can be reduced  
by attaching it to a heat sink or a copper plane on a PC  
board. If a copper plane is to be used, the values of θJA will  
be same as shown in next section for TO263 package.  
HEATSINKING SOT223-5 PACKAGE  
The heatsink to be used in the application should have a  
heatsink to ambient thermal resistance,  
Figure 5 shows a curve for the θJA of SOT-223 package for  
different copper area sizes, using a typical PCB with 1 ounce  
copper and no solder mask over the copper area for heat  
sinking.  
θHA≤ θJA θCH θJC  
.
In this equation, θCH is the thermal resistance from the case  
to the surface of the heat sink and θJC is the thermal resis-  
tance from the junction to the surface of the case. θJC is  
about 3˚C/W for a TO220 package. The value for θCH de-  
pends on method of attachment, insulator, etc. θCH varies  
between 1.5˚C/W to 2.5˚C/W. If the exact value is unknown,  
2˚C/W can be assumed.  
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FIGURE 6. SCENARIO A, θJA = 148˚C/W  
20063387  
FIGURE 5. θJA vs Copper(1 Ounce) Area for SOT-223  
package  
The following figures show different layout scenarios for  
SOT-223 package.  
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FIGURE 7. SCENARIO B, θJA = 125˚C/W  
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted  
TO220 5-lead, Molded, Stagger Bend Package (TO220-5)  
NS Package Number T05D  
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)  
TO263 5-Lead, Molded, Surface Mount Package (TO263-5)  
NS Package Number TS5B  
For Order Numbers, refer to the “Ordering Information” section of this document.  
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)  
SOT223, 5-Lead, Molded, Surface Mount Package (SOT223-5)  
NS Package Number MP05A  
For Order Numbers, refer to the “Ordering Information” section of this document.  
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