LT1528 3A Low Dropout Regulator for Microprocessor Applications U DESCRIPTION FEATURES ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The LT ®1528 is a 3A low dropout regulator optimized to handle the large load current transients associated with the current generation of microprocessors. This device has the fastest transient response of currently available PNP regulators and is very tolerant of variations in capacitor ESR. Dropout voltage is 75mV at 10mA, rising to 300mV at 1A and 600mV at 3A. The device has a quiescent current of 400µA. Quiescent current is well controlled; it does not increase significantly as the device enters dropout. The regulator can operate with output capacitors as small as 3.3µF, although larger capacitors will be needed to achieve the performance required in most microprocessor applications. The LT1528 is available with a fixed output voltage of 3.3V. An external Sense pin allows adjustment to output voltages greater than 3.3V, using a simple resistive divider. This allows the device to be adjusted over a wide range of output voltages, including the 3.3V to 4.2V range required by a variety of processors from Intel, IBM, AMD, and Cyrix. Dropout Voltage: 0.6V at IOUT = 3A Fast Transient Response Output Current: 3A Quiescent Current: 400µA No Protection Diodes Needed Fixed Output Voltage: 3.3V Controlled Quiescent Current in Dropout Shutdown IQ = 125µA Stable with 3.3µF Output Capacitor Reverse Battery Protection No Reverse Output Current Thermal Limiting U APPLICATIONS ■ ■ ■ Microprocessor Applications Post Regulator for Switching Supplies 5V to 3.3V Logic Regulator The LT1528 has both reverse input and reverse output protection and includes a shutdown feature. Quiescent current drops to 125µA in shutdown. The LT1528 is available in 5-lead TO-220 and 5-lead DD packages. , LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. U TYPICAL APPLICATION Dropout Voltage Microprocessor Supply with Shutdown 0.6 IN VIN =5V OUT 1 VOUT 15Ω 68Ω J2 J3 LT1528 4 SHDN SENSE 2 J1 + 4 × 47µF* SOLID TANTALUM GND 330Ω 3 VSHDN (PIN 4) <0.25 >2.80 NC OUTPUT OFF ON ON SHORTING J1 J2 J3 V OUT 3.30 3.45 4.00 *CHOOSE CAPACITORS TO MEET PROCESSOR REQUIREMENTS 0.5 DROPOUT VOLTAGE (V) 5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 LT1528 • TA01 0 0.5 2.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 OUTPUT CURRENT (mA) 3.0 LT1528 • TA02 1 LT1528 W W U W ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Input Voltage ....................................................... ±15V* Output Pin Reverse Current .................................. 10mA Sense Pin Current ................................................. 10mA Shutdown Pin Input Voltage (Note 1) .......... 6.5V, – 0.6V Shutdown Pin Input Current (Note 1) ..................... 5mA Output Short-Circuit Duration .......................... Indefinite Storage Temperature Range ................. – 65°C to 150°C Operating Junction Temperature Range LT1528C ............................................... 0°C to 125°C Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec).................. 300°C *For applications requiring input voltage ratings greater than 15V, contact the factory. W U U PACKAGE/ORDER INFORMATION ORDER PART NUMBER FRONT VIEW TAB IS GND 5 4 3 2 1 VIN SHDN GND SENSE OUTPUT TAB IS GND 5 4 3 2 1 LT1528CQ Q PACKAGE 5-LEAD PLASTIC DD PAK ORDER PART NUMBER FRONT VIEW VIN SHDN GND LT1528CT SENSE OUTPUT T PACKAGE 5-LEAD PLASTIC TO-220 TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 50°C/ W TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 30°C/ W Consult factory for Industrial and Military grade parts. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS PARAMETER Regulated Output Voltages (Notes 2, 3) Line Regulation (Note 3) Load Regulation (Note 3) Dropout Voltage (Note 4) 2 CONDITIONS VIN = 3.8V, IOUT = 1mA, TJ = 25°C 4.3V < VIN < 15V, 1mA < IOUT < 3A ∆VIN = 3.8V to 15V, IOUT = 1mA ∆ILOAD = 1mA to 3A, VIN = 4.3V,TJ = 25°C ∆ILOAD = 1mA to 3A, VIN = 4.3V ILOAD = 10mA, TJ = 25°C ILOAD = 10mA ILOAD = 100mA, TJ = 25°C ILOAD = 100mA ILOAD = 700mA, TJ = 25°C ILOAD = 700mA ILOAD = 1.5A, TJ = 25°C ILOAD = 1.5A ILOAD = 3A, TJ = 25°C ILOAD = 3A ● ● ● MIN 3.250 3.200 TYP 3.300 3.300 1.5 12 15 70 ● 150 ● 280 ● 390 ● 570 ● MAX 3.350 3.400 10 20 30 110 150 200 250 320 420 450 600 670 850 UNITS V V mV mV mV mV mV mV mV mV mV mV mV mV mV LT1528 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS PARAMETER Ground Pin Current (Note 5) Sense Pin Current (Notes 3, 7) Shutdown Threshold Shutdown Pin Current (Note 8) Quiescent Current in Shutdown (Note 9) Ripple Rejection Current Limit Input Reverse Leakage Current Reverse Output Current (Note 10) CONDITIONS ILOAD = 0mA, TJ = 25°C ILOAD = 0mA, TJ = 125°C (Note 6) ILOAD = 100mA, TJ = 25°C ILOAD = 100mA, TJ = 125°C (Note 6) ILOAD = 300mA, TJ = 25°C ILOAD = 300mA, TJ = 125°C (Note 6) ILOAD = 700mA, TJ = 25°C ILOAD = 700mA, TJ = 125°C (Note 6) ILOAD = 1.5A ILOAD = 3A TJ = 25°C VOUT = Off-to-On VOUT = On-to-Off VSHDN = 0V VIN = 6V, VSHDN = 0V VIN – VOUT = 1V(Avg), VRIPPLE = 0.5VP-P, fRIPPLE = 120Hz, ILOAD = 1.5A VIN – VOUT = 7V, TJ = 25°C VIN = 4.3V, ∆VOUT = – 0.1V VIN = – 15V, VOUT = 0V VOUT = 3.3V, VIN = 0V The ● denotes specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range. Note 1: The Shutdown pin input voltage rating is required for a low impedance source. Internal protection devices connected to the Shutdown pin will turn on and clamp the pin to approximately 7V or – 0.6V. This range allows the use of 5V logic devices to drive the pin directly. For high impedance sources or logic running on supply voltages greater than 5.5V, the maximum current driven into the Shutdown pin must be less than 5mA. Note 2: Operating conditions are limited by maximum junction temperature. The regulated output voltage specification will not apply for all possible combinations of input voltage and output current. When operating at maximum input voltage, the output current must be limited. When operating at maximum output current, the input voltage range must be limited. Note 3: The LT1528 is tested and specified with the Sense pin connected to the Output pin. MIN 50 TYP 450 1.9 1.2 2.7 2.6 4.1 7.3 8.8 22 85 130 1.20 0.75 37 110 67 3.2 4.5 4.0 ● ● 90 ● ● 0.25 ● ● ● ● 120 MAX 750 2.5 4.0 12.0 40 140 250 2.80 100 220 1.0 250 UNITS µA mA mA mA mA mA mA mA mA mA µA V V µA µA dB A A mA µA Note 4: Dropout voltage is the minimum input/output voltage required to maintain regulation at the specified output current. In dropout the output voltage will be equal to: (VIN – VDROPOUT). Note 5: Ground pin current is tested with VIN = VOUT (nominal) and a current source load. This means that the device is tested while operating in its dropout region. This is the worst-case Ground pin current. The Ground pin current will decrease slightly at higher input voltages. Note 6: Ground pin current will rise at TJ > 75°C. This is due to internal circuitry designed to compensate for leakage currents in the output transistor at high temperatures. This allows quiescent current to be minimized at lower temperatures, yet maintain output regulation at high temperatures with light loads. See quiescent current curve in typical performance characteristics section. Note 7: Sense pin current flows into the Sense pin. Note 8: Shutdown pin current at VSHDN = 0V flows out of the Shutdown pin. Note 9: Quiescent current in shutdown is equal to the total sum of the Shutdown pin current (40µA) and the Ground pin current (70µA). Note 10: Reverse output current is tested with the input pin grounded and the Output pin forced to the rated output voltage. This current flows into the Output pin and out of the Ground pin. 3 LT1528 U W TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Guaranteed Dropout Voltage Dropout Voltage = TEST POINTS 0.9 DROPOUT VOLTAGE (V) TJ ≤ 125°C 0.7 0.6 0.5 TJ ≤ 25°C 0.4 0.3 0.2 2.00 0.7 1.75 ILOAD = 3A 0.6 0.5 ILOAD = 1.5A 0.4 ILOAD = 700mA 0.3 0.2 ILOAD = 300mA 0.1 0.1 0 0.5 0 1.5 2.0 1.0 OUTPUT CURRENT (A) 0 –50 3.0 2.5 ILOAD = 10mA –25 75 50 25 TEMPERATURE (°C) 0 Quiescent Current 1000 750 VSHDN = OPEN (HIGH) 3 4 5 6 7 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) ILOAD = 1mA 3.350 3.325 3.300 3.275 3.250 8 9 10 –25 0 50 75 25 TEMPERATURE (°C) 70 RL = 1.1Ω ILOAD = 3A* RL = 2.2Ω ILOAD = 1.5A* 30 20 RL = 4.7Ω ILOAD = 700mA* 80 60 4 8 9 10 LT1528 • TPC07 TJ = 125°C TJ = 25°C TJ = –50°C 30 20 0 3 4 5 6 7 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) RL = 11Ω ILOAD = 300mA* 3 RL = 33Ω ILOAD = 100mA* 2 0 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) 8 9 10 LT1528 • TPC06 1.8 40 0 2 RL = 6.6Ω ILOAD = 500mA* Shutdown Pin Threshold (On-to-Off) 50 10 1 TJ = 25°C VOUT = VSENSE *FOR VOUT = 3.3V 0 125 70 10 0 125 2.0 VIN = 3.3V DEVICE IS OPERATING IN DROPOUT 90 GROUND PIN CURRENT (mA) GROUND PIN CURRENT (mA) 100 100 40 100 0 5 Ground Pin Current TJ = 25°C VOUT = VSENSE *FOR VOUT = 3.3V 50 75 50 25 TEMPERATURE (°C) –25 LT1528 • TPC05 100 60 VSHDN = 0V 1 3.200 –50 Ground Pin Current 80 0.25 6 LT1528 • TPC04 90 VSHDN = OPEN RL = 330Ω: ILOAD = 10mA* 0 2 0.50 Ground Pin Current 3.225 VSHDN = 0V 1 0.75 LT1528 • TPC03 GROUND PIN CURRENT (mA) SENSE PIN VOLTAGE (V) QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA) 1250 0 1.00 7 3.375 1500 250 1.25 Sense Pin Voltage ILOAD = 0 RLOAD = ∞ 500 1.50 0 –50 125 3.400 2000 1750 VIN = 4.3V RL = ∞ LT1528 • TPC02 LT1528 • TPC01 4 100 SHUTDOWN PIN THRESHOLD (V) DROPOUT VOLTAGE (V) 0.8 0.8 QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA) 1.0 Quiescent Current ILOAD = 1mA 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 0.5 1.5 2.0 1.0 OUTPUT CURRENT (A) 2.5 3.0 LT1528 • TPC08 0 –50 –25 50 25 0 75 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 LT1528 • TPC09 LT1528 U W TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Shutdown Pin Current 100 1.8 90 ILOAD = 3A 1.6 1.4 1.2 ILOAD = 1mA 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 25 VSHDN = 0V 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 –50 –25 50 25 0 75 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 0 –50 –25 125 50 25 0 75 TEMPERATURE (°C) LT1528 • TPC10 Sense Pin Current 125 100 75 50 75 50 25 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 VIN = 0V VOUT = VSENSE 150 100 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) LT1528 • TPC13 100 3 2 1 0 125 OUTPUT CURRENT (µA) 800 2 700 68 600 500 400 300 200 VIN = 7V VOUT = 0V 4 3 5 2 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) 6 7 70 RIPPLE REJECITON (dB) 5 3 1 Ripple Rejection TJ = 25°C, VIN = 0V VOUT =VSENSE CURRENT FLOWS INTO DEVICE 900 4 0 LT1528 • TPC15 1000 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 4 Reverse Output Current 6 0 –50 –25 5 LT1528 • TPC14 Current Limit SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT (A) VOUT = 0V 200 0 –50 –25 125 9 Current Limit 50 25 0 7 3 8 2 5 6 4 SHUTDOWN PIN VOLTAGE (V) LT1528 • TPC12 SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT (A) OUTPUT CURRENT (µA) SENSE PIN CURRENT (µA) 150 1 6 250 –25 5 Reverse Output Current CURRENT FLOWS INTO SENSE PIN 0 –50 10 0 300 175 15 0 125 100 20 LT1528 • TPC11 200 1 Shutdown Pin Input Current SHUTDOWN PIN INPUT CURRENT (mA) 2.0 SHUTDOWN PIN CURRENT (µA) SHUTDOWN PIN THRESHOLD (V) Shutdown Pin Threshold (Off-to-On) VIN(AVG) = 4.3V VRIPPLE = 0.5VP-P AT f = 120Hz IL = 1.5A 66 64 62 60 58 100 100 125 LT1528 • TPC16 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) 9 10 LT1528 • TPC17 56 –50 –25 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 LT1528 • TPC18 5 LT1528 U W TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Ripple Rejection Load Regulation 80 0 VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL) + 1V ∆ILOAD = 1mA TO 3A –5 60 50 LOAD REGULATION (mV) RIPPLE REJECTION (dB) 70 COUT = 4 × 47µF SOLID TANTALUM 40 COUT = 47µF SOLID TANTALUM 30 20 0 10 100 –15 –20 –25 IOUT = 1.5A VIN = 6V + 50mVRMS RIPPLE 10 –10 1k 10k FREQUENCY (Hz) 100k –30 –50 –25 1M 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) LT1528 • TPC19 –100 3 2 1 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 TIME (µs) LT1528 • TPC21 OUTPUT VOLTAGE DEVIATION (mV) 0 –50 LOAD CURRENT (A) OUTPUT VOLTAGE DEVIATION (mV) LOAD CURRENT (A) Transient Response VIN = 5V CIN = 3.3µF COUT = 47µF 50 125 LT1528 • TPC20 Transient Response 100 100 VIN = 5V CIN = 3.3µF COUT = 4 × 47µF 100 50 0 –50 –100 3 2 1 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 TIME (µs) LT1528 • TPC22 U U U PIN FUNCTIONS OUTPUT (Pin 1): The Output pin supplies power to the load. A minimum output capacitor of 3.3µF is required to prevent oscillations. Larger values will be needed to achieve the transient performance required by high speed microprocessors. See the Applications Information section for more on output capacitance and reverse output characteristics. SENSE (Pin 2): The Sense pin is the input to the error amplifier. Optimum regulation will be obtained at the point where the Sense pin is connected to the Output pin. For most applications the Sense pin is connected directly to the Output pin at the regulator. In critical applications small voltage drops caused by the resistance (RP) of PC traces 6 between the regulator and the load, which would normally degrade regulation, may be eliminated by connecting the Sense pin to the Output pin at the load as shown in Figure 1 (Kelvin Sense Connection). Note that the voltage drop across the external PC traces will add to the dropout voltage of the regulator. The Sense pin bias current is 150µA at the nominal regulated output voltage. See Sense Pin Current vs Temperature in the Typical Performance Characteristics section. This pin is internally clamped to – 0.6V (one VBE). The Sense pin can also be used with a resistor divider to achieve output voltages above 3.3V. See the Applications Information section for information on adjustable operation. LT1528 U U U PIN FUNCTIONS SHDN (Pin 4): This pin is used to put the device into shutdown. In shutdown the output of the device is turned off. This pin is active low. The device will be shut down if the Shutdown pin is actively pulled low. The Shutdown pin current with the pin pulled to ground will be 60µA. The Shutdown pin is internally clamped to 7V and – 0.6V (one VBE). This allows the Shutdown pin to be driven directly by 5V logic or by open collector logic with a pull-up resistor. The pull-up resistor is only required to supply the leakage current of the open collector gate, normally several microamperes. Pull-up current must be limited to a maximum of 5mA. A curve of Shutdown pin input current as a function of voltage appears in the Typical Performance Characteristics section. If the Shutdown pin is not used it can be left open circuit. The device will be active output on if the Shutdown pin is not connected. VIN (Pin 5): Power is supplied to the device through the input pin. The input pin should be bypassed to ground if the device is more than six inches away from the main input filter capacitor. The LT1528 is designed to withstand reverse voltages on the input pin with respect to ground and the Output pin. In the case of reversed input, the LT1528 will act as if there is a diode in series with its input. There will be no reverse current flow into the LT1528 and no reverse voltage will appear at the load. The device will protect both itself and the load. 5 IN OUT 1 RP LT1528 + 4 VIN SHDN SENSE + 2 LOAD GND 3 RP LT1528 • F01 Figure 1. Kelvin Sense Connection U W U U APPLICATIONS INFORMATION The LT1528 is a 3A low dropout regulator optimized for microprocessor applications. Dropout voltage is only 0.6V at 3A output current. With the Sense pin shorted to the Output pin, the output voltage is set to 3.3V. The device operates with a quiescent current of 400µA. In shutdown, the quiescent current drops to only 125µA. The LT1528 incorporates several protection features, including protection against reverse input voltages. If the output is held at the rated output voltage when the input is pulled to ground, the LT1528 acts like it has a diode in series with its output and prevents reverse current flow. formula in Figure 2. The value of R1 should be less than 330Ω to minimize errors in the output voltage caused by the Sense pin current. Note that in shutdown the output is turned off and the divider current will be zero. Curves of Sense Pin Voltage vs Temperature and Sense Pin Current vs Temperature appear in the Typical Performance Characteristics section. 5 IN OUT VOUT + VIN R2 LT1528 4 SHDN SENSE 2 GND Adjustable Operation The LT1528 can be used as an adjustable regulator with an output voltage range of 3.3V to 14V. The output voltage is set by the ratio of two external resistors as shown in Figure 2. The device servos the output voltage to maintain the voltage at the Sense pin at 3.3V. The current in R1 is then equal to 3.3V/R1. The current in R2 is equal to the sum of the current in R1 and the Sense pin current. The Sense pin current, 130µA at 25°C, flows through R2 into the Sense pin. The output voltage can be calculated using the 1 R1 3 ) ) VOUT = 3.3V 1 + R2 + (ISENSE + R2) R1 VSENSE = 3.3V ISENSE = 130µA AT 25°C OUTPUT RANGE = 3.3V TO 14V LT1528 • F02 Figure 2. Adjustable Operation 7 LT1528 U W U U APPLICATIONS INFORMATION The LT1528 is specified with the Sense pin tied to the Output pin. This sets the output voltage to 3.3V. Specifications for output voltage greater than 3.3V will be proportional to the ratio of the desired output voltage to 3.3V (VOUT/3.3V). For example, load regulation for an output current change of 1mA to 1.5A is – 5mV (typical) at VOUT = 3.3V. At VOUT = 12V, load regulation would be: (12V/3.3V) × (– 5mV) = (– 18mV) Thermal Considerations The power handling capability of the device will be limited by the maximum rated junction temperature (125°C). The power dissipated by the device will be made up of two components: 1. Output current multiplied by the input/output voltage differential, IOUT × (VIN – VOUT), and 2. Ground pin current multiplied by the input voltage, IGND × VIN. The Ground pin current can be found by examining the Ground Pin Current curves in the Typical Performance Characteristics. Power dissipation will be equal to the sum of the two components listed above. The LT1528 has internal thermal limiting designed to protect the device during overload conditions. For continuous normal load conditions the maximum junction temperature rating of 125°C must not be exceeded. It is important to give careful consideration to all sources of thermal resistance from junction-to-ambient. Additional heat sources mounted nearby must also be considered. For surface mount devices heat sinking is accomplished by using the heat spreading capabilities of the PC board and its copper traces. Experiments have shown that the heat spreading copper layer does not have to be electrically connected to the tab of the device. The PC material can be very effective at transmitting heat between the pad area, attached to the tab of the device, and a ground or power plane either inside or on the opposite side of the board. Although the actual thermal resistance of the PC material is high, the length/area ratio of the thermal resistor between layers is small. Copper board stiffeners and plated through holes can also be used to spread the heat generated by power devices. 8 Table 1a lists thermal resistance for the DD package. For the TO-220 package (Table 1b) thermal resistance is given for junction-to-case only since this package is usually mounted to a heat sink. Measured values of thermal resistance for several different copper areas are listed for the DD package. All measurements were taken in still air on 3/32" FR-4 board with one ounce copper. This data can be used as a rough guideline in estimating thermal resistance. The thermal resistance for each application will be affected by thermal interactions with other components as well as board size and shape. Some experimentation will be necessary to determine the actual value. Table 1a. Q-Package, 5-Lead DD COPPER AREA TOPSIDE* BACKSIDE BOARD AREA THERMAL RESISTANCE (JUNCTION-TO-AMBIENT) 2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm 23°C/W 1000 sq mm 2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm 25°C/W 125 sq mm 2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm 33°C/W *Device is mounted on topside. Table 1b. T Package, 5-Lead TO-220 Thermal Resistance (Junction-to-Case) 2.5°C/W Calculating Junction Temperature Example: Given an output voltage of 3.3V, an input voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V, an output current range of 0mA to 500mA and a maximum ambient temperature of 50°C, what will the maximum junction temperature be? The power dissipated by the device will be equal to: IOUT(MAX) × (VIN(MAX) – VOUT) + [IGND × VIN(MAX)] where, IOUT(MAX) = 500mA VIN(MAX) = 5.5V IGND at (IOUT = 500mA, VIN = 5.5V) = 4mA so, P = 500mA × (5.5V – 3.3V) + (4mA × 5.5V) = 1.12W If we use a DD package, the thermal resistance will be in the range of 23°C/W to 33°C/W depending on the copper area. So the junction temperature rise above ambient will be approximately equal to: 1.12W × 28°C/W = 31.4°C LT1528 U U W U APPLICATIONS INFORMATION The maximum junction temperature will be equal to the maximum junction temperature rise above ambient plus the maximum ambient temperature or: different processors. This application allows the output voltage to be jumper selectable. Protection Features TJMAX = 50°C + 31.4°C = 81.4°C Output Capacitance and Transient Performance The LT1528 is designed to be stable with a wide range of output capacitors. The minimum recommended value is 3.3µF with an ESR of 2Ω or less. The LT1528 output transient response will be a function of output capacitance. See the Transient Response curves in the Typical Performance Characteristics. Larger values of output capacitance will decrease the peak deviations and provide improved output transient response for larger load transients. Bypass capacitors, used to decouple individual components powered by the LT1528, will increase the effective value of the output capacitor. Microprocessor Applications The LT1528 has been optimized for microprocessor applications, with the fastest transient response of current PNP low dropout regulators. In order to deal with the large load transients associated with current generation microprocessors, output capacitance must be increased. To meet worst-case voltage specifications for many popular processors, four 47µF solid tantalum surface mount capacitors are recommended for decoupling at the microprocessor. These capacitors should have an ESR of approximately 0.1Ω to 0.2Ω to minimize transient response under worst-case load deltas. The Typical Application shows connections needed to supply power for several The LT1528 incorporates several protection features, such as current limiting and thermal limiting, in addition to the normal protection features associated with monolithic regulators. The device is protected against reverse input voltages and reverse voltages from output to input. Current limit protection and thermal overload protection are intended to protect the device against overload conditions. For normal operation the junction temperatures should not exceed 125°C. The input of the device will withstand reverse voltages of 15V. Current flow into the device will be limited to less than 1mA (typically less than 100µA) and no negative voltage will appear at the output. The device will protect both itself and the load. The Sense pin is internally clamped to one diode drop below ground. If the Sense pin is pulled below ground, with the input open or grounded, current must be limited to less than 5mA. Several different input/output conditions can occur in regulator circuits. The output voltage may be held up while the input is either pulled to ground, pulled to some intermediate voltage or is left open circuit. Current flow back into the output will vary depending on the conditions. Many circuits incorporate some form of power management. The following information summarized in Table 2 will help optimize power usage. Table 2. Fault Conditions INPUT PIN SHDN PIN OUTPUT/SENSE PINS < VOUT (Nominal) Open (High) Forced to VOUT (Nominal) Reverse Output Current ≈ 150µA (See Figure 3) Input Current ≈ 1µA (See Figure 4) RESULTING CONDITIONS < VOUT (Nominal) Grounded Forced to VOUT (Nominal) Reverse Output Current ≈ 150µA (See Figure 3) Input Current ≈ 1µA (See Figure 4) Open Open (High) > 1V Reverse Output Current ≈ 150µA (See Figure 3) Open Grounded > 1V Reverse Output Current ≈ 150µA (See Figure 3) ≤ 0.8V Open (High) ≤ 0V Output Current = 0 ≤ 0.8V Grounded ≤ 0V Output Current = 0 > 1.5V Open (High) ≤ 0V Output Current = Short-Circuit Current – 15V < VIN < 15V Grounded ≤ 0V Output Current = 0 9 LT1528 U W U U APPLICATIONS INFORMATION The reverse output current will follow the curve in Figure 3 when the input is pulled to ground. This current flows through the Output pin to ground. The state of the Shutdown pin will have no effect on output current when the input pin is pulled to ground. In some applications it may be necessary to leave the input on the LT1528 unconnected when the output is held high. This can happen when the LT1528 is powered from a rectified AC source. If the AC source is removed, then the input of the LT1528 is effectively left floating. The reverse output current also follows the curve in Figure 3 if the input pin is left open. The state of the Shutdown pin will have no effect on the reverse output current when the input pin is floating. When the input of the LT1528 is forced to a voltage below its nominal output voltage and its output is held high, the output current will follow the curve shown in Figure 3. This can happen if the input of the LT1528 is connected to a low voltage and the output is held up by a second regulator circuit. When the input pin is forced below the 0utput pin or the Output pin is pulled above the input pin, the input current will typically drop to less than 2µA (see Figure 4). The state of the Shutdown pin will have no effect on the reverse output current when the output is pulled above the input. 5 1000 700 4 INPUT CURRENT (µA) 800 OUTPUT CURRENT (µA) VOUT = 3.3V TJ = 25°C, VIN = 0V VOUT =VSENSE CURRENT FLOWS INTO DEVICE 900 600 500 400 300 3 2 1 200 100 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) 9 10 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) LT1528 • F03 Figure 3. Reverse Output Current 10 3.0 3.5 LT1528 • F04 Figure 4. Input Current LT1528 U PACKAGE DESCRIPTION Dimension in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted. Q Package 5-Lead Plastic DD 0.060 (1.524) TYP 0.390 – 0.415 (9.906 – 10.541) 0.165 – 0.180 (4.191 – 4.572) 15° TYP 0.059 (1.499) TYP 0.330 – 0.370 (8.382 – 9.398) 0.045 – 0.055 (1.143 – 1.397) ( +0.008 0.004 –0.004 +0.203 0.102 –0.102 ) 0.095 – 0.115 (2.413 – 2.921) ( +0.012 0.143 –0.020 +0.305 3.632 –0.508 ) 0.057 – 0.077 (1.447 – 0.955) 0.028 – 0.038 (0.711 – 0.965) 0.013 – 0.023 (0.330 – 0.584) Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights. 0.050 ± 0.012 (1.270 ± 0.305) DD5 0694 11 LT1528 U PACKAGE DESCRIPTION Dimension in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted. T Package 5-Lead TO-220 0.165 – 0.180 (4.293 – 4.572) 0.147 – 0.155 (3.734 – 3.937) DIA 0.390 – 0.415 (9.906 – 10.541) 0.045 – 0.055 (1.143 – 1.397) 0.230 – 0.270 (5.842 – 6.858) 0.570 – 0.620 (14.478 – 15.748) 0.460 – 0.500 (11.684 – 12.700) 0.620 (15.75) TYP 0.330 – 0.370 (8.382 – 9.398) 0.700 – 0.728 (17.780 – 18.491) 0.095 – 0.115 (2.413 – 2.921) 0.152 – 0.202 0.260 – 0.320 (3.860 – 5.130) (6.604 – 8.128) 0.013 – 0.023 (0.330 – 0.584) 0.057 – 0.077 (1.448 – 1.956) 0.028 – 0.038 (0.711 – 0.965) 0.135 – 0.165 (3.429 – 4.191) 0.155 – 0.195 (3.937 – 4.953) T5 (FORMED) 0694 RELATED PARTS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMMENTS LTC®1265 High Efficiency Step-Down Switching Regulator >90% Efficient 1A, 5V to 3.3V Conversion LTC1266 Synchronous Switching Controller >90% Efficient High Current Microprocessor Supply LT1521 300mA Micropower Low Dropout Regulator 15µA Quiescent Current LT1584 7A Low Dropout Fast Transient Response Regulator For High Performance Microprocessors LT1585 4.6A Low Dropout Fast Transient Response Regulator For High Performance Microprocessors 12 Linear Technology Corporation LT/GP 0595 10K • PRINTED IN USA 1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7487 (408) 432-1900 ● FAX: (408) 434-0507 ● TELEX: 499-3977 LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 1995