D N EW ® N FO R DE D N E 14 OMM EE ISL64 CData E R Sheet S OT Triple Output, Low-Noise LDO Regulator with Integrated Reset Circuit The ISL6411 is an ultra low noise triple output LDO regulator with microprocessor reset circuit and is optimized for powering wireless chip sets. The IC accepts an input voltage range of 3.0V to 3.6V and provides three regulated output voltages: 1.8V (LDO1), 2.84V (LDO2), and another ultra clean 2.84V (LDO3). On chip logic provides sequencing between LDO1 and LDO2 for BBP/MAC and I/O supply voltage outputs. LDO3 features ultra low noise that does not typically exceed 30µV RMS to aid VCO stability. High integration and the thin Quad Flat No-lead (QFN) package makes ISL6411 an ideal choice to power many of today’s small form factor industry standard wireless cards, such as PCMCIA, mini-PCI and Cardbus-32. The ISL6411 uses an internal PMOS transistor as the pass device. The SHDN pin controls LDO1 and LDO2 outputs whereas SHDN3 controls LDO3 output. Internal voltage sequencing insures that LDO1 output (1.8V supply) is always stabilized before LDO2 is turned on. When powering down, power to the LDO2 is removed before the LDO1 output goes off. The ISL6411 also integrates RESET function, which eliminates the need for additional RESET IC required in WLAN applications. The IC asserts a RESET signal whenever the VIN supply voltage drops below a preset threshold, keeping it asserted for at least 25ms after Vin has risen above the reset threshold. An output fault detection circuit indicates loss of regulation on any of the three outputs. Other features include an over current protection, thermal shutdown and reverse battery protection. Ordering Information PART NUMBER TEMP. RANGE (°C) PACKAGE PKG. DWG. # ISL6411IR -40 to +85 16 Ld QFN L16.4x4 ISL6411IRZ (Note) -40 to +85 16 Ld QFN L16.4x4 NOTE: Intersil Pb-free plus anneal products employ special Pb-free material sets; molding compounds/die attach materials and 100% matte tin plate termination finish, which are RoHS compliant and compatible with both SnPb and Pb-free soldering operations. Intersil Pb-free products are MSL classified at Pb-free peak reflow temperatures that meet or exceed the Pb-free requirements of IPC/JEDEC J STD-020. E SI G ISL6411 NS November 2003 FN9081.2 Features • Small DC/DC Converter Size - Three LDOs and RESET Circuitry in a Low-Profile 4x4mm QFN Package • High Output Current - LDO1, 1.8V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500mA - LDO2, 2.84V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300mA - LDO3, 2.84V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200mA • Ultra-Low Dropout Voltage - LDO2, 2.84V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125mV (typ.) at 300mA - LDO3, 2.84V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100mV (typ.) at 200mA • Ultra-Low Output Voltage Noise - <30µVRMS (typ.) for LDO3 (VCO Supply) • Stable with Smaller Ceramic Output Capacitors • Voltage Sequencing for BBP/MAC and Analog Supplies • Extensive Protection and Monitoring Features - Over current protection - Short circuit protection - Thermal shutdown - Reverse battery protection - FAULT indicator • Logic-Controlled Dual Shutdown Pins • Integrated Microprocessor Reset Circuit - Programmable Reset Delay - Complimentary Reset Outputs • Proven Reference Design for Total WLAN System Solution • QFN Package Option - Compliant to JEDEC PUB95 MO-220 QFN - Quad Flat No Leads - Product Outline - Near Chip-Scale Package Footprint Improves PCB Efficiency and Is Thinner in Profile • Pb-Free Plus Anneal Available (RoHS Compliant) Applications • PRISM® 3, PRISM GT™, and PRISM WWR Chipsets • WLAN Cards - PCMCIA, Cardbus32, MiniPCI Cards - Compact Flash Cards • Hand-Held Instruments 1 CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures. 1-888-INTERSIL or 1-888-468-3774 | Intersil (and design) is a registered trademark of Intersil Americas Inc. Copyright © Intersil Americas Inc. 2003. All Rights Reserved. PRISM® 3 and PRISM GT™ are trademarks of GlobespanVirata, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. ISL6411 Pinout RESET FAULT VIN VIN ISL6411 (QFN) TOP VIEW 16 15 14 13 2 11 CC1 SHDN 3 10 OUT2 SHDN3 4 9 5 6 7 8 GND CT GND3 12 OUT1 CC3 1 OUT3 RESET CC2 Typical Application Schematic +3.3V VIN RESET CT SHDN SHDN3 14 VIN 13 VIN ISL6411 +1.8V VOUT1 12 OUT1 11 CC1 10 OUT2 9 CC2 OUT3 CC3 GND3 GND C7 0.01µF 1 2 3 4 FAULT RESET 16 15 + C8 3.3µF VOUT2 C4 0.033µF C3 0.033µF C2 3.3µF C1 3.3µF 5 6 7 8 +2.84V +2.84V VOUT3 E C5 3.3µF 2 E C6 0.033µF FN9081.2 November 2003 ISL6411 Functional Block Diagram Gm VIN 13 VIN 14 OUT1 12 CC1 11 OUT2 10 CC2 9 OUT3 5 CC3 6 + LDO1 BAND GAP REF. WINDOW COMP 1.2V Gm THERMAL SHUT DOWN VIN + - 150°C LDO2 15 FAULT WINDOW COMP VIN Gm CONTROL LOGIC 3 SHDN + - 4 SHDN3 LDO3 ENABLES 2 WINDOW COMP CT 16 RESET 1 RESET 8 GND RESET GND3 3 7 FN9081.2 November 2003 ISL6411 Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) Thermal Information VIN, SHDN/SHDN3 to GND/GND3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -7.0V to 7.0V SET, CC, FAULT to GND/GND3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to 7.0V Output Current (Continuous) LDO1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500mA LDO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300mA LDO3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200mA ESD Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class 1 Thermal Resistance (Typical, Notes 2, 3) θJA (°C/W) θJC (°C/W) QFN Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 7.5 Maximum Junction Temperature (Plastic Package) . -55°C to 150°C Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . -65°C to 150°C Maximum Lead Temperature (Soldering 10s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300°C Operating Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°C to 85°C CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress only rating and operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied. NOTES: 1. All voltages are with respect to GND. 2. θJA is measured in free air with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board with “direct attach” features. See Tech Brief TB379. 3. For θJC, the “case temp” location is the center of the exposed metal pad on the package underside. See Tech Brief TB379. Electrical Specifications VIN = +3.3V, Compensation Capacitor = 33nF, TA = 25°C, Unless Otherwise Noted. PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS 3.0 3.3 3.6 V GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS VIN Voltage Range Operating Supply Current IOUT = 0mA - 600 850 µA Shutdown Supply Current SHDN/SHDN3 = GND - 5 10 µA SHDN/SHDN3 Input Threshold VIH, VIN = 3V to 3.6V 2.0 - - V VIL, VIN = 3V to 3.6V - - 0.4 V ISINK = 2mA - - 0.25 V 145 150 160 °C - 20 - °C - 120 - µs 2.2 2.45 2.65 V - 1.8 - V FAULT Output Low Voltage Thermal Shutdown Temperature (Note 7) Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis Start-up Time COUT = 10µF, VOUT = 90% of final value Input Undervoltage Lockout (Note 7) Rising 75mV Hysteresis LDO1 SPECIFICATIONS Output Voltage (VOUT1) Output Voltage Accuracy IOUT = 10mA -1.5 - 1.5 % Line Regulation VIN = 3.0V to 3.6V, IOUT = 10mA -0.15 0.0 0.15 %/V Load Regulation IOUT = 10mA to 500mA -1.5 - 1.5 % Maximum Output Current (IOUT1) (Note 7) 500 - - mA Output Current Limit (Note 7) 0.55 0.6 1.0 A - 115 - µVRMS - 2.84 - V Output Voltage Noise 10Hz < f < 100kHz, COUT = 4.7µF, IOUT = 50mA LDO2 SPECIFICATIONS Output Voltage (VOUT2) Output Voltage Accuracy IOUT = 10mA -1.5 - 1.5 % Maximum Output Current (IOUT2) (Note 7) VIN = 3.6V 300 - - mA 330 770 - mA - 125 220 mV -0.15 0.0 0.15 %/V Output Current Limit (Note 7) Dropout Voltage (Note 5) IOUT = 300mA Line Regulation VIN = 3.0V to 3.6V, IOUT = 10mA 4 FN9081.2 November 2003 ISL6411 Electrical Specifications VIN = +3.3V, Compensation Capacitor = 33nF, TA = 25°C, Unless Otherwise Noted. (Continued) PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS - 0.2 1.0 % COUT = 2.2µF - 65 - µVRMS COUT = 10µF - 60 - µVRMS - 2.84 - V Load Regulation IOUT = 10mA to 300mA Output Voltage Noise 10Hz < f < 100kHz, IOUT = 10mA LDO3 SPECIFICATIONS Output Voltage (VOUT3) Output Voltage Accuracy IOUT = 10mA -1.5 - 1.5 % Maximum Output Current (IOUT3) (Note 7) VIN = 3.6V 200 - - mA 250 400 - mA - 100 200 mV -0.15 0.0 0.15 %/V - 0.2 1.0 % COUT = 2.2µF - 30 - µVRMS COUT = 10µF - 20 - µVRMS 2.564 2.630 2.696 V 6.3 - - mV - 20 - µs 25 - - ms Output Current Limit (Note 7) Dropout Voltage (Note 5) IOUT = 200mA Line Regulation VIN = 3.0V to 3.6V, IOUT = 10mA Load Regulation IOUT = 10mA to 200mA Output Voltage Noise 10Hz < f < 100kHz, IOUT = 10mA RESET BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS RESET Threshold RESET Threshold Hysteresis (Note 7) VIN to RESET Delay VCC = VTH to VTH - 100mV RESET/RESET Active Timeout Period (Notes 6, 7) NOTES: 4. Specifications at -40°C are guaranteed by design/characterization, not production tested. 5. The dropout voltage is defined as VIN - VOUT , when VOUT is 50mV below the value of VOUT for VIN = VOUT + 0.5V. 6. The RESET time is linear with CT at a slope of 2.5ms/nF. Thus, at 10nF (0.01µF) the RESET time is 25ms; at 100nF (0.1µF) the RESET time would be 250ms. 7. Guaranteed by design, not production tested. Typical Performance Curves 0.100 0.140 0.090 0.120 0.080 0.070 VD (V) VD (V) 0.100 0.080 0.060 0.050 0.040 0.060 0.030 0.040 0.020 0.020 0.010 0.000 0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 IO (Amps) 0.25 FIGURE 1. LD02 DROPOUT VOLTAGE 5 0.30 0.000 0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.30 IO (Amps) FIGURE 2. LD03 DROPOUT VOLTAGE FN9081.2 November 2003 ISL6411 VOUT = 1.8V 20 LOAD = 50mA 0 4 3 INPUT OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) VOLTAGE (mV) INPUT OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) VOLTAGE (mV) Typical Performance Curves (Continued) VOUT = 2.84V 20 0 4 3 TIME (1ms/DIV) TIME (1ms/DIV) VOUT = 2.84V LOAD = 50mA 0 4 3 FIGURE 4. LINE REGULATION RESPONSE (VOUT2) LOAD OUTPUT VOLTAGE CURRENT (mA) DEVIATION (mV) INPUT OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) VOLTAGE (mV) FIGURE 3. LINE REGULATION RESPONSE (VOUT1) 20 LOAD = 50mA 10 VOUT = 1.8V VIN = 3.3V 5 0 100 0 FIGURE 5. LINE REGULATION RESPONSE (VOUT3) FIGURE 6. LOAD REGULATION RESPONSE (VOUT1) LOAD OUTPUT VOLTAGE CURRENT (mA) DEVIATION (mV) TIME (2ms/DIV) LOAD OUTPUT VOLTAGE CURRENT (mA) DEVIATION (mV) TIME (1ms/DIV) VOUT = 2.84V 10 VIN = 3.3V 5 0 100 10 VOUT = 2.84V VIN = 3.3V 5 0 100 0 TIME (2ms/DIV) FIGURE 7. LOAD REGULATION RESPONSE (VOUT2) 6 0 TIME (2ms/DIV) FIGURE 8. LOAD REGULATION RESPONSE (VOUT3) FN9081.2 November 2003 ISL6411 Typical Performance Curves (Continued) 1.6 LOAD REGULATION (%) LOAD REGULATION (%) 1.2 1.1 1 0.9 0.8 -40 -15 10 35 TEMPERATURE (°C) 60 1.3 1.2 1.1 -15 10 35 TEMPERATURE (°C) 60 85 FIGURE 10. LD02 LOAD REGULATION vs TEMPERATURE 1.4 0.04 0.03 1.3 LINE REGULATION (%/V) LOAD REGULATION (%) 1.4 1 -40 85 FIGURE 9. LD01 LOAD REGULATION vs TEMPERATURE 1.5 1.2 1.1 1 0.9 0.02 0.01 0 -0.01 -0.02 -0.03 -0.04 0.8 -40 -15 10 35 TEMPERATURE (°C) 60 -0.05 -40 85 FIGURE 11. LD03 LOAD REGULATION vs TEMPERATURE 10 35 TEMPERATURE (°C) 60 85 FIGURE 12. LD01 LINE REGULATION vs TEMPERATURE 0 0 -0.01 LINE REGULATION (%/V) LINE REGULATION (%/V) -15 -0.02 -0.03 -0.04 -0.05 -0.002 -0.004 -0.006 -0.008 -0.001 -0.012 -0.014 -0.06 -40 -15 10 35 TEMPERATURE (°C) 60 85 FIGURE 13. LD02 LINE REGULATION vs TEMPERATURE 7 -0.016 -40 -15 10 35 TEMPERATURE (°C) 60 85 FIGURE 14. LD03 LINE REGULATION vs TEMPERATURE FN9081.2 November 2003 ISL6411 Typical Performance Curves (Continued) 720 OPERATING CURRENT (µA) OPERATING CURRENT (µA) 8.3 8.25 8.2 8.15 8.1 8.05 710 700 690 680 670 660 650 640 630 620 8 -40 -15 10 35 TEMPERATURE (°C) 60 610 -40 85 180 100 160 90 140 80 120 100 80 60 50 40 30 20 10 10 35 TEMPERATURE (°C) 60 85 60 20 -15 60 70 40 0 -40 10 35 TEMPERATURE (°C) FIGURE 16. OPERATING CURRENT vs TEMPERATURE DROPOUT (mV) DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV) FIGURE 15. SHUTDOWN CURRENT vs TEMPERATURE -15 0 -40 85 -10 25 85 TEMPERATURE (°C) FIGURE 18. LD03 DROPOUT VOLTAGE vs TEMPERATURE VOLTAGE (V) FIGURE 17. LD02 DROPOUT VOLTAGE vs TEMPERATURE TIME (µs) FIGURE 19. SHUTDOWN 8 FN9081.2 November 2003 ISL6411 Pin Descriptions Functional Description OUT1 - This pin is the output for LDO1. Bypass with a minimum of 2.2µF, low ESR capacitor to GND for stable operation. The ISL6411 is a 3-in-1 multi-output, low dropout, regulator designed for wireless chipset power applications. It supplies three fixed output voltages 1.8V, 2.84V and 2.84V. Each LDO consists of a 1.2V reference, error amplifier, MOSFET driver, P-Channel pass transistor, dual-mode comparator and internal feedback voltage divider. VIN - Supply input pins. Connect to input power source. Bypass with 2.2µF capacitor to GND. Both VIN pins must be tied together on the PC board, close to the IC. GND - Ground pin for LDO1 and LDO2. CC1 - Compensation Capacitor for LDO1. Connect a 0.033µF capacitor from CC1 to GND. SHDN - Shutdown input for LDO1 and LDO2. Connect to IN for normal operation. Drive SHDN pin LOW to turn off LDO1 and LDO2. OUT2 - This pin is the output for LDO2. Bypass with a minimum of 2.2µF, low ESR capacitor to GND for stable operation. CT - Timing pin for the RESET circuit pulse width. The 1.2V band gap reference is connected to the error amplifier’s inverting input. The error amplifier compares this reference to the selected feedback voltage and amplifies the difference. The MOSFET driver reads the error signal and applies the appropriate drive to the P-Channel pass transistor. If the feedback voltage is lower then the reference voltage, the pass transistor gate is pulled lower, allowing more current to pass and increasing the output voltage. If the feedback voltage is higher then the reference voltage, the pass transistor gate is driven higher, allowing less current to pass to the output. The output voltage is fed back through an internal resistor divider connected to OUT1/2/3 pins. CC2 - Compensation capacitor for LDO2. Connect a 0.033µF capacitor from CC2 to GND. Additional blocks include an output over-current protection, reverse battery protection, thermal sensor, fault detector, RESET function and shutdown logic. OUT3 - This pin is output for LDO3. Bypass with a minimum of 2.2µF, low ESR capacitor to GND3 for stable operation. Internal P-Channel Pass Transistors GND3 - Ground pin for LDO3. CC3 - Compensation capacitor for LDO3. Connect a 0.033µF capacitor from CC3 to GND3. SHDN3 - Shutdown input for LDO3. Connect to VIN for normal operation. Drive SHDN3 pin LOW to turn off LDO3. FAULT - FAULT output for LDO’s. This output is combined for LDO1, LDO2 and LDO3. When any LDO is out of regulation, FAULT goes LOW; when all SHDN inputs are low, FAULT will be high (refer to Figure 19). Connect to GND, if unused. RESET - This pin is the active-LOW output of the push-pull output stage of the integrated reset supervisory circuit. The reset circuit monitors VIN and asserts a RESET output at this pin, if VIN falls below the RESET threshold. The RESET output remains LOW, while the VIN pin voltage is below the reset threshold, and for at least 25ms, after VIN rises above the RESET threshold. RESET - This pin is the active-HIGH output of the push-pull output stage of the integrated reset supervisory circuit. The reset circuit monitors VIN and asserts a RESET output at this pin, if VIN falls below the RESET threshold. The RESET output remains HIGH, while the VIN pin voltage is below the RESET threshold, and for at least 25ms, after VIN rises above the RESET threshold. 9 The ISL6411 features a typical 0.5Ω RDS(ON) P-channel MOSFET pass transistors. This provides several advantages over similar designs using PNP bipolar pass transistors. The P-Channel MOSFET requires no base drive, which reduces quiescent current considerably. PNP based regulators waste considerable current in dropout when the pass transistor saturates. They also use high base drive currents under large loads. The ISL6411 does not suffer from these problems. Integrated RESET for MAC/Baseband Processors The ISL6411 includes a microprocessor supervisory block. This block eliminates the extra RESET IC and external components needed in wireless chipset applications. This block performs a single function; it asserts a RESET signal whenever the VIN supply voltage decreases below a preset threshold, keeping it asserted for a programmable time (set by external capacitor CT) after the VIN pin voltage has risen above the RESET threshold. The push pull output stage of the reset circuit provides both an active-Low and an active-HIGH output. This function is guaranteed to be in the correct state for VIN down to 1V. The reset comparator is designed to ignore transients on the VIN pin. The RESET threshold for ISL6411 is 2.63V typical. In addition to issuing a reset to the microprocessor during power-up, power down and brownout conditions, this block is relatively immune to short duration, negative-going VIN transients/glitches. FN9081.2 November 2003 ISL6411 Output Voltages The ISL6411 provides fixed output voltages for use in Wireless Chipset applications. Internal trimmed resistor networks set the typical output voltages as shown here: VOUT1 = 1.8V; VOUT2 = 2.84V; VOUT3 = 2.84V. Shutdown Driving the SHDN input LOW puts both LDO1 and LDO2 in shutdown mode. Driving the SHDN3 input LOW puts LDO3 in shutdown mode. Pulling the SHDN and SHDN3 pins LOW simultaneously, puts the complete chip into shutdown mode, and supply current drops to 5µA typical. Both SHDN and SHDN3 inputs have internal pull-up resistors, so that in normal operation the outputs are always enabled; external pull-up resistors are not required. During shutdown mode using the SHDN pin, the FAULT output will remain HIGH (refer to Figure 19). The ISL6411 package features an exposed thermal pad on its underside. This pad lowers the thermal resistance of the package by providing a direct heat conduction path from the die to the PC board. Additionally, the ISL6411’s ground (GND/GND3) performs the dual function of providing an electrical connection to system ground and channeling heat away. Connect the exposed backside pad and GND to the system ground using a large pad or ground plane, or through multiple vias to the ground plane layer. Reverse Input Protection The ISL6411 has a unique protection scheme that limits the reverse supply current to less than 1mA when VIN falls below GND. The circuitry monitors the polarity of these two pins, disconnecting the internal circuitry and parasitic diodes when the applied voltage is reversed. This feature prevents the device from overheating and damaging an improperly installed input supply. Current Limit Integrator Circuitry The ISL6411 monitors and controls the pass transistor’s gate voltage to limit the output current. The current limit for LDO1 is 550mA, LDO2 is 330mA and LDO3 is 250mA. The output can be shorted to ground without damaging the part due to the current limit and thermal protection features. The ISL6411 uses an external 33nF compensation capacitor for minimizing load and line regulation errors and for lowering output noise. When the output voltage shifts due to varying load current or input voltage, the integrator capacitor voltage is raised or lowered to compensate for the systematic offset at the error amplifier. Compensation is limited to ±5% to minimize transient overshoot when the device goes out of dropout, current limit, or thermal shutdown. Thermal Overload Protection Thermal overload protection limits total power dissipation in the ISL6411. When the junction temperature (TJ) exceeds +150°C, the thermal sensor sends a signal to the shutdown logic, turning off the pass transistor and allowing the IC to cool. The pass transistor turns on again after the IC’s junction temperature typically cools by 20°C, resulting in a pulsed output during continuous thermal overload conditions. Thermal overload protection protects the ISL6411 against fault conditions. For continuous operation, do not exceed the absolute maximum junction temperature rating of +150°C. Operating Region and Power Dissipation The maximum power dissipation of ISL6411 depends on the thermal resistance of the IC package and circuit board, the temperature difference between the die junction and ambient air, and the rate of air flow. The power dissipated in the device is: PT = P1 + P2 + P3, where P1 = Iout1 (Vin – Vout1) P2 = Iout2 (Vin – Vout2) P3 = Iout3 (Vin- Vout3) The maximum power dissipation is: Pmax = (Tjmax – Ta)/θJA Where Tjmax = 150°C, Ta = ambient temperature, and θJA is the thermal resistance from the junction to the surrounding environment. 10 Fault-Detection Circuitry The FAULT pin monitors all three LDO outputs regulation as well as fault conditions such as current limit and thermal shutdown. The FAULT output goes low if outputs are out of regulation or the device is in any of the fault modes. In addition, the fault-detection circuitry detects when the inputto-output voltage differential for LDO2/3 (<90mV) is insufficient to ensure good load and line regulation at the output. During shutdown mode using the SHDN pin, the FAULT output will remain HIGH (refer to Figure 19). Applications Information Capacitor Selection and Regulator Stability Capacitors are required at the ISL6411’s input and output for stable operation over the entire load range and the full temperature range. Use >1µF capacitor at the input of ISL6411. The input capacitor lowers the source impedance of the input supply. Larger capacitor values and lower ESR provides better PSRR and line transient response. The input capacitor must be located at a distance of not more then 0.5 inches from the VIN pins of the IC and returned to a clean analog ground. Any good quality ceramic or tantalum can be used as an input capacitor. The output capacitor must meet the requirements of minimum amount of capacitance and ESR for all three FN9081.2 November 2003 ISL6411 LDO’s. The ISL6411 is specifically designed to work with small ceramic output capacitors. The output capacitor’s ESR affects stability and output noise. Use an output capacitor with an ESR of 50mΩ or less to insure stability and optimum transient response. For stable operation, a ceramic capacitor whose value is minimum 3.3µF is recommended for Vout1 for 300mA output current and 2.2µF is recommended for Vout2 and Vout3 each at 200mA load current. There is no upper limit to the output capacitor value. Larger capacitor can reduce noise and improve load transient response, stability and PSRR. The output capacitor should be located very close to Vout pins to minimize impact of PC board inductances and should be returned to a clean analog ground. Noise, PSSR and Transient Response The ISL6411 is designed to operate with low dropout voltages and low quiescent current while still maintaining good noise, transient response, and AC rejection. When operating from noisy sources, improved supply-noise rejection and transient response can be achieved by increasing the values of the input and output bypass capacitors and through passive filtering techniques. The ISL6411 load transient response graph is presented in application note An1036. Increasing the output capacitor value and decreasing the ESR attenuates the overshoot. Input-Output (Dropout) Voltage A regulator’s minimum input-output voltage differential (or dropout voltage) determines the lowest usable supply voltage. In battery-powered systems, this determines the useful end-of-life battery voltage. Because the ISL6411 uses a P-channel MOSFET pass transistor, its dropout voltage is a function of RDS(ON) (typically 0.5) multiplied by the load current. 11 FN9081.2 November 2003 ISL6411 Quad Flat No-Lead Plastic Package (QFN) Micro Lead Frame Plastic Package (MLFP) L16.4x4 16 LEAD QUAD FLAT NO-LEAD PLASTIC PACKAGE (COMPLIANT TO JEDEC MO-220-VGGC ISSUE C) MILLIMETERS SYMBOL MIN NOMINAL MAX NOTES A 0.80 0.90 1.00 - A1 - - 0.05 - A2 - - 1.00 A3 b 0.23 D 0.28 9 0.38 5, 8 4.00 BSC D1 D2 9 0.20 REF - 3.75 BSC 1.95 2.10 9 2.25 7, 8 E 4.00 BSC - E1 3.75 BSC 9 E2 1.95 e 2.10 2.25 7, 8 0.65 BSC - k 0.25 - - - L 0.35 0.60 0.75 8 L1 - - 0.15 10 N 16 2 Nd 4 3 Ne 4 3 P - - 0.60 9 θ - - 12 9 Rev. 4 10/02 NOTES: 1. Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to ASME Y14.5-1994. 2. N is the number of terminals. 3. Nd and Ne refer to the number of terminals on each D and E. 4. All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles are in degrees. 5. Dimension b applies to the metallized terminal and is measured between 0.15mm and 0.30mm from the terminal tip. 6. The configuration of the pin #1 identifier is optional, but must be located within the zone indicated. The pin #1 identifier may be either a mold or mark feature. 7. Dimensions D2 and E2 are for the exposed pads which provide improved electrical and thermal performance. 8. Nominal dimensions are provided to assist with PCB Land Pattern Design efforts, see Intersil Technical Brief TB389. 9. Features and dimensions A2, A3, D1, E1, P & θ are present when Anvil singulation method is used and not present for saw singulation. 10. Depending on the method of lead termination at the edge of the package, a maximum 0.15mm pull back (L1) maybe present. L minus L1 to be equal to or greater than 0.3mm. All Intersil U.S. products are manufactured, assembled and tested utilizing ISO9000 quality systems. Intersil Corporation’s quality certifications can be viewed at www.intersil.com/design/quality Intersil products are sold by description only. Intersil Corporation reserves the right to make changes in circuit design, software and/or specifications at any time without notice. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned to verify that data sheets are current before placing orders. Information furnished by Intersil is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Intersil or its subsidiaries for its use; nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Intersil or its subsidiaries. For information regarding Intersil Corporation and its products, see www.intersil.com 12 FN9081.2 November 2003