AP1184 4A Ultra Low Dropout Positive Adjustable or Fixed-mode Regulator Feature General Description 0.7V maximum dropout voltage at 4A load current Built-in Thermal shutdown • Output current limiting • Adjustable or fixed output voltage 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, 5.0V • Fast transient response • Good noise rejection • Packages: SOP-7L, TO220-5L and TO263-5L AP1184 is a 4A regulator with extremely low dropout voltage. This product is specifically designed to provide well regulated supply for applications requiring 2.8V or lower voltages from 3.3V ATX power supplies where high efficiency of the switch can be achieved without the cost and complexity associated with switching regulator. One such application is the new graphic chipsets that requires anywhere from 2.4V to 2.7V supply. • • Ordering Information AP1184 X X X X Low Dropout Regulator Package Vout Lead Free Packing S7:SOP-7L K5:TO263-5L T5:TO220-5L Blank : Adj 15 = 1.5V 18 = 1.8V 25 = 2.5V 33 = 3.3V 50 = 5.0V Blank : Normal L : Lead Free Package Blank : Tube A : Taping Typical Application 3.3V + 470uF GND NC Vsense Vout Vctrl Vout 2.5V/4A 5V + 470uF Vin Vin + 470uF AP1184-2.5V This datasheet contains new product information. Anachip Corp. reserves the rights to modify the product specification without notice. No liability is assumed as a result of the use of this product. No rights under any patent accompany the sale of the product. Rev.1.1 Sep 7, 2004 1/11 AP1184 4A Ultra Low Dropout Positive Adjustable or Fixed-mode Regulator Block Diagram Vin Vout Vsense Vctrl + + 1.25V - CURRENT LIMIT + + - THERMAL SHUTDOWN Adj Pin Configuration FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW 5 4 3 2 1 Vin Vctrl Vout Adj(GND) Vsense Adj(GND) 1 8 Vsense 2 7 Vctrl 3 6 Vin 4 5 NC Vin Vctrl Vout Adj(GND) Vsense 5 Vout 4 3 Vin 2 1 Tab is Vout Tab is Vout ( AP1184S7 ) (AP1184K5) (AP1184T5) Pin Descriptions Pin Numbers with standard type are for TO220-5L, TO263-5L packages, and those with boldface type are for SOP-7L Name Adj (GND) I/O Vsense I Vin I Vctrl I NC Vout O Description A resistor divider from this pin to the Vout pin and ground sets the output voltage. (GND only for fixed mode) This pin is the positive side of the reference that allows remote load sensing to achieve excellent load regulation. A minimum of 10uF capacitor must be connected from this pin to ground to insure stability. The input of the regulator. Typically a large storage capacitor is connected from this pin to ground to insure that the input voltage does not sag below the minimum dropout voltage during the load transient response. This pin must always be higher than Vout in order for the device to regulate. This pin is the supply pin for the internal control circuit as well as the base drive for the pass transistor. This pin must always by higher than the Vout pin in order the device to regulate. A minimum of 100uF capacitor must be connected from this pin to ground to insure stability. No connection The output of the regulator. A minimum of 100uF capacitor must be connected from this pin to ground to insure stability. Anachip Corp. www.anachip.com.tw Rev.1.1 Sep 7, 2004 2/11 AP1184 4A Ultra Low Dropout Positive Adjustable or Fixed-mode Regulator Absolute Maximum Ratings Symbol Parameter Rating Unit VIN Input Voltage 16 V Vctrl Control Input voltage 18 V PD Power dissipation TST Storage temperature Range TOP Internally limited Operation Junction Temperature Range -65 to +150 o C 0 to +150 o C Electrical Characteristics o o Unless otherwise specified, these specifications apply over, Cin=1uF, Cout=10uF, and Tj=0 to 150 C. Typical value refer to Tj=25 C. Vout=Vsense. Sym. Parameter VREF Reference Voltage Line Regulation Vout Output Voltage Load Regulation Dropout Voltage (Vctrl –Vout) Dropout Voltage (Vin -Vout) Current Limit Minimum Load Current Test Condition o Io=10mA, Tj=25 C, (Vin-Vout)=0.7V, AP1184-Adj Vctrl=VIN+1V o IO=10mA, VOUT+0.7V<VIN<12V, TJ =25 C AP1184-XXX Vctrl=VIN+1V IOUT = 10mA, TJ = 25oC, 2.2V≦VIN≦12V AP1184-1.5 Vctrl=VIN+1V IOUT = 10mA, TJ = 25oC, 2.5V≦VIN≦12V AP1184-1.8 Vctrl=VIN+1V o IOUT = 10mA, TJ = 25 C, 3.2V≦VIN≦12V AP1184-2.5 Vctrl=VIN+1V IOUT = 10mA, TJ = 25oC, 4.0V≦VIN≦12V AP1184-3.3 Vctrl=VIN+1V o IOUT = 10mA, TJ = 25 C, 5.7V≦VIN≦12V AP1184-5.0 Vctrl=VIN+1V 0mA<Io<4A, TJ =25oC AP1184-Adj (VIN- VOUT)=2V ,Vctrl =VIN + 1V o VIN=3V, 0mA<Io<4A, TJ =25 C AP1184-1.5 Vctrl=4V o VIN=3.3V, 0mA<Io<4A, TJ =25 C AP1184-1.8 Vctrl=4.3V o VIN=4V, 0mA<Io<4A, TJ =25 C AP1184-2.5 Vctrl=5V VIN = 5V, 0mA<Io<4A, TJ=25oC AP1184-3.3 Vctrl=6V VIN = 8V, 0mA<Io<4A, TJ=25oC AP1184-5.0 Vctrl=9V Vadj=0V for all conditions below. Vin=2.05V, Io=1.5A Vin=2.05V, Io=3A Vin=2.05V, Io=4A Vadj=0V for all conditions below. Vctrl =2.75V, Io=1.5A Vctrl =2.75V, Io=3A Vctrl =2.75V, Io=4A Vctrl =2.75V, Vin=2.05V,∆Vo=100mV, Vadj=0V Vctrl =5V, Vin=3.3V, Vadj=0V Min. Typ. Max. Unit 1.225 1.250 1.275 V 0.2 % 1.470 1.500 1.530 V 1.764 1.800 1.836 V 2.450 2.500 2.550 V 3.235 3.300 3.365 V 4.900 5.000 5.100 V 1 % 12 15 mV 15 18 mV 20 25 mV 26 33 mV 40 50 mV 1.10 1.15 1.18 1.25 0.26 0.50 0.70 0.38 0.60 0.85 4.2 V A 5 Anachip Corp. www.anachip.com.tw V 10 mA Rev.1.1 Sep 7, 2004 3/11 AP1184 4A Ultra Low Dropout Positive Adjustable or Fixed-mode Regulator Electrical Characteristics(Continued) o o Unless otherwise specified, these specifications apply over, Cin=1uF, Cout=10uF, and Tj=0 to 150 C. Typical value refer to Tj=25 C. Vout=Vsense. Sym. Iadj θ JC Parameter Test Condition Thermal Regulation 30mS Pulse Vctrl =5V, Vin=5V, Io=4A, Vadj=0V, Tj=25, Vripple=1Vpp at Ripple Rejection 120Hz Vadj=0V for all conditions below. V =2.75V, Vin=2.05V, Io=1.5A Control Pin Current ctrl Vctrl =2.75V, Vin=2.05V, Io=3A Vctrl=2.75V, Vin=2.05V, Io=4A Adjust Pin Current Vctrl=2.75V, Vin=2.05,Vadj=0 TO-263: Control Circuitry/Power Transistor Thermal Resistance TO-220: Control Circuitry/Power Transistor Junction-to-Case SOP-7: Control Circuitry/Power Transistor Min. Typ. 0.01 60 Max. Unit 0.02 %/W 70 6 30 33 50 3.5 2.5 20 dB 25 60 70 150 mA µA C/W O C/W O C/W O NOTE: AP1184-ADJ incorporates an internal thermal shutdown that protects the device when the junction temperature exceeds the allowable maximum junction temperature. Package TO263/TO220 SOP7 Max Pd. 2.4W~4.4W 1W~2W Remarks With heat sink or amount of copper board needed. With heat sink or amount of copper board needed. Functional Descriptions current from zero to several amps in tens of nanoseconds at the processor pins, which translates to an approximately 300 to 500ns of current step at the regulator. In addition, the output voltage tolerances are also extremely tight and they include the transient response as part of the specification. The AP1184 is specifically designed to meet the fast current transient needs as well as providing an accurate initial voltage, reducing the overall system cost with the need for fewer number of output capacitors. Another feature of the device is its true remote sensing capability that allows accurate voltage setting at the load rather than at the device. Introduction The AP1184 regulator is 5 terminal device designed specifically to provide extremely low dropout voltages comparable to the PNP type without the disadvantage of the extra power dissipation due to the base current associated with PNP regulators. This is done by bringing out the control pin of the regulator that provides the base current to the power NPN and connecting it to a voltage that is greater than the voltage present at the Vin pin. This flexibility makes the AP1184 ideal for applications where dual inputs are available such as a computer motherboard with an ATX style power supply that provides 5V and 3.3V to the board. One such application is the new graphic chip sets that require anywhere from 2.4V to 2.7V supply. The AP1184 can easily be programmed with the addition of two external resistors to any voltages within the range of 1.25V to 15.5V. Another major requirement of these graphic chips is the need to switch the load Output Voltage Setting The AP1184-ADJ can be programmed to any voltages in the range of 1.25V to 15.5V with the addition of R1 and R2 external resistors according to the following formula: Anachip Corp. www.anachip.com.tw Rev.1.1 Sep 7, 2004 4/11 AP1184 4A Ultra Low Dropout Positive Adjustable or Fixed-mode Regulator Functional Descriptions(Continued) Vout = Vref (1+R2/R1) + Iadj * R2 where : Vref = 1.25V & Iadj=50uA Typically Vin Vout AP1184-ADJ Vctrl Vsense Vref Adj Iadj=50uA The AP1184-ADJ keeps a constant 1.25V between the Vsense pin and the Adj pin. By placing a resistor R1 across these two pins and connecting the Vsense ans Vout pin together, a constant current flows through R1, adding to the Iadj current and into the R2 resistor producing a voltage equal to the (1.25/R1)*R2 + Iadj*R2. This voltage is then added to the 1.25V to set the output voltage. This is summarized in the above equation. Since the minimum load current requirement of the AP1184-ADJ is 10mA, R1 is typically selected to be a 121 Ω resistor so that it automatically satisfies this condition. Notice that since the Iadj is typically in the range of 50uA it only adds a small error to the Vin R1+ R2+ output voltage and should be considered when very precise output voltage setting is required. Load Regulation Since the AP1184 has separate pins for the output (Vout) and the sense (Vsense), it is ideal for providing true remote sensing of the output voltage at the load. This means that the voltage drops due to parasitic resistance such as PCB traces between the regulator and the load are compensated for using remote sensing. Figure following shows a typical application of the AP1184-ADJ with remote sensing. Vin Vout AP1184-ADJ Vsense Vctrl Vctrl Adj R1 RL R2 100uF to 1000uF. Fortunately as the capacitance increases, the ESR decreases resulting in a fixed RC time constant. The AP1184-XXX takes advantage of the phenomena in making the overall regulator loop stable. For most applications a minimum of 100uF aluminum electrolytic capacitor insures both stability and good transient response. Stability The AP1184-XXX requires the use of an output capacitor as part of the frequency compensation in order to make the regulator stable. Typical designs for the microprocessor applications use standard electrolytic capacitors with typical ESR in the range of 50 to 100m Ω and an output capacitance of Anachip Corp. www.anachip.com.tw Rev.1.1 Sep 7, 2004 5/11 AP1184 4A Ultra Low Dropout Positive Adjustable or Fixed-mode Regulator Functional Descriptions(Continued) Thermal Design The AP1184-XXX incorporates an internal thermal shutdown that protects the device when the junction temperature exceeds the allowable maximum junction temperature. Although this device can operate with junction temperatures in the range of 150oC, it is recommended that the selected heat sink be chosen such that during maximum continuous load operation, the junction temperature is kept below this number. The example below shows the steps in selecting the proper surface mount package. Package SOP7 TO263 Copper Area 1.0” X 1.0” Pad Size-1.4”X1.4” Assuming, the following conditions: Vout=2.5V Vin=3.3V Vctrl=5V Iout=2A DC Avg. Calculate the maximum power dissipation using the following equation: Pd=Iout*(Vin-Vout)+(Iout/60)*(Vctrl-Vout) Pd=2*(3.3-2.5)+(2/60)*(5-2.5)=1.68W Using table below select the proper package and the amount of copper board needed. o Max Pd (Ta=25oC) 1.7W 2.4W-4.4W θJA ( C/W) 65 25-45 Max Pd (Ta=45oC) 1.4W 2.0W-3.6W o Note: Above table is based on the maximum junction temperature of 135 C. As shown in the above table, any of the two packages will do the job. For low cost applications the SOP7 package is recommended. Anachip Corp. www.anachip.com.tw Rev.1.1 Sep 7, 2004 6/11 AP1184 4A Ultra Low Dropout Positive Adjustable or Fixed-mode Regulator Performance Characteristic 800 750 700 1200 Vpower = 2.05 V Vpower Dropout Voltage (mV) Vcontrol Dropout Voltage (mV) 1100 1000 Tj = 20 oC 900 Tj = 120 oC 800 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 Vcontrol = 2.75 V 650 600 550 500 Tj = 120 oC 450 400 350 300 Tj = 20 oC 250 200 150 100 50 0 Output Current (A) 0.5 0 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 Output Current (A) Vcontrol Dropout Voltage vs Output Current Vpower Dropout Voltage vs Output Current 1. 253 0. 15 0. 14 1. 252 0. 12 1. 251 Load Regulation (%) Reference Voltage (V) 0. 10 1. 250 1. 249 1. 248 1. 247 0 Tj = 120 oC 0. 08 0. 06 0. 04 Tj = 20 oC 0. 02 20 40 60 80 Junction Temperature ( oC) 100 0 120 Reference Voltage vs Junction Temperature 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 Output Current (A) 3.0 3.5 4.0 Load Regulation vs Output Current Anachip Corp. www.anachip.com.tw Rev.1.1 Sep 7, 2004 7/11 AP1184 4A Ultra Low Dropout Positive Adjustable or Fixed-mode Regulator Performance Characteristic (continued ) VCONTROL = 5.0V VPOWER = 3.3V VOUT = 2.5V CCONTRROL=10uF CPOWER = 100uF CADJ = 0.1uF COUT = 470uF ILOAD 10mA to 4A Transient Response Marking Information XX: Blank=adj,15= 1.5V, 18= 1.8V, 25=2.5V 33= 3.3V, 50= 5.0V ( Top View) Logo Part Number 1184-XX YY WW X X Blank: normal L: Lead Free Package ~ X : Internal code ( Optional) WW : Nth week : 01~52 YY : Year : "01"=2001 "02"=2002 ( SOP-7L / TO220-5L / TO263-5L ) Anachip Corp. www.anachip.com.tw Rev.1.1 Sep 7, 2004 8/11 AP1184 4A Ultra Low Dropout Positive Adjustable or Fixed-mode Regulator Package Outline (1). Package Type: TO220-5L E A F L D H1 Q ΦP b e C J1 e1 Symbol A b C D E e e1 F H1 J1 L Øp Q Dimensions In Millimeters Min. Nom. Max. 4.07 4.45 4.82 0.76 0.89 1.02 0.36 0.50 0.64 14.22 14.86 15.50 9.78 10.16 10.54 1.57 1.71 1.85 6.68 6.81 6.93 1.14 1.27 1.40 5.46 6.16 6.86 2.29 2.74 3.18 13.21 13.97 14.73 3.68 3.81 3.94 2.54 2.73 2.92 Anachip Corp. www.anachip.com.tw Dimensions In Inches Min. Nom. Max. 0.160 0.175 0.190 0.030 0.035 0.040 0.014 0.020 0.025 0.560 0.585 0.610 0.385 0.400 0.415 0.062 0.067 0.073 0.263 0.268 0.273 0.045 0.050 0.055 0.215 0.243 0.270 0.090 0.108 0.125 0.520 0.550 0.580 0.145 0.150 0.155 0.100 0.107 0.115 Rev.1.1 Sep 7, 2004 9/11 AP1184 4A Ultra Low Dropout Positive Adjustable or Fixed-mode Regulator (2). Package Type: TO263-5L E 2.5 L D 15.7 9.1 L2 10.9 1.0 1.7 C2 A Land Pattern Recommendation (Unit: mm) B C e L1 Symbol A B C C2 D E e L L1 L2 Dimensions In Millimeters Min. Nom. Max. 4.07 4.46 4.85 0.66 0.84 1.02 0.36 0.50 0.64 1.14 1.27 1.40 8.65 9.15 9.65 9.78 10.16 10.54 1.57 1.71 1.85 14.61 15.24 15.88 2.29 2.54 2.79 2.92 Anachip Corp. www.anachip.com.tw Dimensions In Inches Min. Nom. Max. 0.160 0.176 0.191 0.026 0.033 0.040 0.014 0.020 0.025 0.045 0.050 0.055 0.341 0.360 0.380 0.385 0.400 0.415 0.062 0.068 0.073 0.575 0.600 0.625 0.090 0.100 0.110 0.115 Rev.1.1 Sep 7, 2004 10/11 AP1184 4A Ultra Low Dropout Positive Adjustable or Fixed-mode Regulator (3). Package Type: SOP-7L C2 C3 B1 B2 A E C1 C e D β F Symbol A B1 B2 C C1 C2 C3 D E e F β Dimensions In Millimeters Min. 5.79 3.83 3.78 4.80 1.57 0.32 1.17 0.19 0.48 1.35 Nom. 5.99 3.91 3.86 4.87 1.67 0.4 1.27 0.22 1.04REF 0.68 1.45 7o Dimensions In Inches Max. 6.19 3.99 3.94 4.94 1.77 0.48 1.37 0.25 Min. 0.228 0.151 0.149 0.189 0.062 0.013 0.046 0.007 0.88 1.55 0.019 0.053 Anachip Corp. www.anachip.com.tw Nom. 0.236 0.154 0.152 0.192 0.066 0.016 0.050 0.009 0.041REF 0.027 0.057 7o Max. 0.244 0.157 0.155 0.194 0.070 0.019 0.054 0.010 0.035 0.061 Rev.1.1 Sep 7, 2004 11/11