TI TPS72301DBVR

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FEATURES
D Ultralow Noise: 60-µVRMS Typical
D High PSRR: 65-dB Typical at 1 kHz
D Low Dropout Voltage: 280-mV Typical at
APPLICATIONS
D Optical Drives
D Optical Networking
D Noise Sensitive Circuitry
D GaAs FET Gate Bias
D Video Amplifiers
200 mA, 2.5 V
D Available in −2.5 V, and Adjustable
(−1.2 V to −10 V) Versions
D Stable With a 2.2-µF Ceramic Output
Capacitor
D Less Than 2-µA Typical Quiescent Current in
Shutdown Mode
D 2% Overall Accuracy (Line, Load,
Temperature)
D Thermal and Overcurrent Protection
D 5-Pin SOT-23 (DBV) Package
D −40°C to 125°C Operating Junction
Temperature Range
DESCRIPTION
The TPS723xx family of low-dropout (LDO) negative
voltage regulators offers an ideal combination of features
to support low noise applications. The devices are capable
of operating with input voltages from −10 V to −2.7 V, and
supporting outputs from −10 V to −1.2 V. These regulators
are stable with small, low-cost ceramic capacitors, and
include enable (EN) and noise reduction (NR) functions.
Thermal short-circuit and over-current protections are
provided by internal detection and shutdown logic. High
PSRR (65 dB at 1 k Hz) and low noise (60 µVRMS) make
the TPS723xx ideal for low-noise applications.
The TPS723xx uses a precision voltage reference to
achieve 2% overall accuracy over load, line, and
temperature variations. Available in a small SOT23−5
package, the TPS723xx family is fully specified over a
temperature range of −40°C to 125°C.
DBV PACKAGE (TOP VIEW)
TPS72301
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
2
OUT
IN
5
+1.5 V
GND
−1.5 V
ON
OFF
ON
GND
1
IN
2
EN
3
5
OUT
4
FB
Adjustable Option
3
EN
NR
DBV PACKAGE (TOP VIEW)
TPS723xx
4
GND
1
+1.5 V
GND
−1.5 V
ON
GND
1
IN
2
EN
3
5
OUT
4
NR
OFF
ON
Fixed Option
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These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam during
storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
ORDERING INFORMATION
VOLTAGE(1)
TJ
PACKAGE
Variable −1.2 V to −10 V
−40°C to 125°C
SOT-23 (DBV)
PART NUMBER
TPS72301DBVT(2)
TPS72301DBVR(3)
(2)
TPS72325DBVT
TPS72325DBVR(3)
SYMBOL
TO8I
−2.5 V
TO2I
(1) Custom output voltages from −1.2 V to −9 V in 100-mV increments are available. Minimum order quantities apply. Contact TI for details and
availability.
(2) The DBVT indicates tape and reel of 250 parts.
(3) The DBVR indicates tape and reel of 3000 parts.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
over operating temperature range (unless otherwise noted)(1)(2)
UNITS
Input voltage range, VIN
−11 V to 0.3 V
Enable voltage range, V(EN)
−VI to 5 V
−11 + VDO
Output voltage range, VOUT
Output current, IOUT
Internally limited
Output short-circuit duration
Indefinite
Continuous total power dissipation, PD
See Dissipation Rating Table
Junction temperature range, TJ
−55°C to 150°C
Storage temperature range, Tstg
−65°C to 150°C
ESD rating, HBM
2 kV
(1) Stresses beyond those listed under absolute maximum ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under “recommended operating conditions” is not
implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(2) All voltage values are with respect to network ground terminal.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
MIN
Input voltage range, VIN
2
−10
Output voltage range, VOUT
−10 + VDO
Operating junction temperature, TJ
−40
NOM
MAX
UNIT
−2.7
V
−1.2
125
V
°C
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
over operating junction temperature range, VIN = VOUT(nom) − 0.5 V, IOUT = 1 mA, V(EN) = 1.5 V, COUT = 2.2 µF, C(NR) = 0.01 µF (unless
otherwise noted). Typical values are at 25°C
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
VIN
Input voltage range(1)
V(FB)
Feedback reference voltage
TPS72301
Output voltage range
TPS72301
Accuracy
TPS72325 vs
VIN/IOUT/T
TPS72301 vs
VIN/IOUT/T
TJ = 25°C
TJ = 25°C
−10 V < VIN < VOUT − 0.5 V, 10 µA <
IOUT < 200 mA
VOUT%/VIN
Line regulation
−10 V < VIN < VOUT(nom) − 0.5 V
VOUT%/IOUT
Load regulation
0 mA < IO < 200 mA
VDO
Dropout voltage at
VOUT = 0.96 x VOUT(nom)
I(CL)
Current limit
I(GND)
TYP
MAX
UNIT
−2.7
V
−1.162
V
−10 + VDO
V(FB)
V
−1%
1%
−10
Nominal
VOUT
MIN
TPS72325
−1.186
−2%
±1%
2%
−3%
±1%
3%
IOUT = 200 mA
VOUT = 0.85 x VOUT(nom)
Ground pin current
−1.210
300
0.04
%/V
0.002
%/mA
280
500
mV
mA
550
800
IOUT = 0 mA, (IQ)
−10 V < VIN < VOUT − 0.5 V
130
200
IOUT = 200 mA,
−10 V < VIN < VOUT − 0.5 V
350
500
µA
A
I(SHDN)
Shutdown ground pin current
−0.4 V < V(EN) < 0.4 V,
−10 V < VIN < VOUT − 0.5 V
0.1
2.0
µA
I(FB)
Feedback pin current
, −10 V < VIN < VOUT − 0.5 V
0.05
1.0
µA
PSRR
Power supply rejection
ratio
TPS72325
Vn
Output noise voltage
TPS72325
t(STR)
Startup time
VEN(hi)
Enable threshold positive
VEN(lo)
Enable threshold negative
−1.5
V
VDIS(hi)
Disable threshold positive
0.4
V
VDIS(lo)
Disable threshold negative
I(EN)
Enable pin current
Thermal shutdown temperature
TJ
IOUT = 200 mA, 1 kHz, CIN = COUT =
10 µF
65
IOUT = 200 mA, 10 kHz, CIN = COUT =
10 µF
48
COUT = 10 µF, 10 Hz = 100 kHz,
IOUT = 200 mA
60
µVrms
1
ms
dB
VOUT = −2.5 V, COUT = 1 µF, RL = 25 Ω
1.5
V
−0.4
V
−10 V ≤ VIN ≤ V − 0.5 V,
−10 V ≤ V(EN) ≤ ±3.5 V
0.1
Shutdown, temperature increasing
165
Reset, temperature decreasing
145
Operating junction temperature
−40
2.0
µA
°C
125
°C
(1) Maximum VIN = VOUT + VDO or − 2.7 V, whichever is more negative.
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
TPS72301
IN
EN
OUT
100 kΩ
Vref
1.19 V
Current Limit
/ Thermal
Protection
−
5 pF
+
R1
FB
GND
R2
R1 + R2 = 97 kW
TPS72325
IN
EN
OUT
100 kΩ
Vref
1.19 V
−
5 pF
+
Current Limit
/ Thermal
Protection
R1
GND
R2
R1 + R2 = 97 kW
NR
Terminal Functions
TERMINAL
NAME
DESCRIPTION
NO.
GND
1
Ground
VIN
2
Unregulated input supply
EN
3
Bipolar enable pin. Driving this pin above the positive enable threshold or below the negative enable threshold turns
on the regulator. Driving this pin below the positive disable threshold and above the negative disable threshold puts
the regulator into shutdown mode.
NR
4
Fixed voltage versions only. Connecting an external capacitor between this pin and ground, bypasses noise
generated by the internal bandgap. This allows output noise to be reduced to very low levels.
FB
4
Adjustable voltage version only. This is the input to the control loop error amplifier. It is used to set the output voltage
of the device
VOUT
5
Regulated output voltage. A small 2.2 µF ceramic capacitor is needed from this pin to GND to ensure stability.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(TPS72325 VIN = VOUT(nom) − 0.5 V, IOUT = 1 mA, V(EN) = 1.5 V, COUT = 2.2 µF, C(NR) = 0.01 µF unless otherwise noted)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
−2.475
−2.475
−2.488
VOUT − Output Volatge − V
−2.475
VOUT − Output Volatge − V
VOUT − Output Volatge − V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
−2.488
TJ = 25°C
TJ = −40°C
−2.500
TJ = 125°C
TJ = 25°C
−2.500
TJ = 85°C
−2.513
TJ = −40°C
−2.513
TJ = 125°C
−2.525
−10
−2.525
−9
−8
−7
−6
−5
−4
−3
−2
0
50
VIN − Input Voltage − V
100
150
200
VI = 3 V,
IO = 200 mA
−2.488
VI = 10 V,
IO = 200 mA
−2.500
VI = 10 V,
IO = 0
−2.513
VI = 3 V,
IO = 0
−2.525
−40 −20
Figure 1
0
20
Figure 2
TJ = 125°C
250
TJ = 25°C
200
150
TJ = −40°C
50
350
300
300
TJ = 125°C
250
TJ = 25°C
200
150
100
TJ = −40°C
50
0
−7
−6
−5
−4
−3
−2
0
Figure 4
350
250
200
No,Loads
Ground Current − µ A
Ground Current − µ A
400
450
300
75 100 125 150 175 200
IOUT − Output Current − mA
Figure 7
50
0
20
40
60
80
100 120 140
TA − Ambient Temperature − °C
GROUND CURRENT
vs
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
500
450
TJ = 25°C
300
250
TJ = 125°C
200
150
TJ = −40°C
100
400
VI = 10 V, IO = 200 mA
350
300
250
200
VI = 3 V, IO = 0
150
100
VI = 10 V, IO = 0
50
0
−10 −9 −8 −7 −6 −5 −4 −3 −2 −1 0
VIN − Input Voltage − V
100
Figure 6
50
0
150
0
−40 −20
50
100
50
200
GROUND CURRENT
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
500
RL = 12.5 Ω
250
Figure 5
GROUND CURRENT
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
350
25
Ground Current − µ A
−8
VIN − Input Voltage − V
150
V DO − Dropout Voltage − mV
V DO − Dropout Voltage − mV
V DO − Dropout Voltage − mV
300
400
DROPOUT VOLTAGE
vs
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
350
−9
80 100 120 140
TPS72325
DROPOUT VOLTAGE
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
350
0
−10
60
Figure 3
TPS72301
DROPOUT VOLTAGE
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
100
40
TA − Ambient Temperature − °C
IOUT − Output Current − mA
0
50
100
150
IOUT − Output Current − mA
Figure 8
200
0
−40 −20
0
20
40
60
80
100 120 140
TA − Ambient Temperature − °C
Figure 9
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TPS72325
TPS72301
STANDBY CURRENT
vs
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
CURRENT LIMIT
vs
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
800
FEEDBACK PIN CURRENT
vs
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
250
200
200
−200
0
Standby Current − nA
700
Current Limit − mA
650
600
550
500
450
VIN = −10 V
150
VIN = −3 V
100
50
400
Standby Current − nA
750
VOUT = −2.5 V
−400
−600
−800
VOUT = −1.2 V
−1000
−1200
−1400
−1600
−1800
350
300
−40 −20 0
20
40
60
80
0
−40 −20 0
100 120 140
−2000
20
40
60
80
100 120 140
−40 −20 0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TA − Ambient Temperature − °C
TA − Ambient Temperature − °C
TA − Ambient Temperature − °C
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
TPS72301
LINE AND LOAD REGULATION
vs
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
ENABLE PIN CURRENT
vs
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
−2
0.25
1000
400
VIN = −10 V, V(EN) −0.5 V
0
−200
VIN = −10 V, V(EN)= 3.5 V
−400
−600
0.13
Load
0
Line
−0.13
VIN = −10 V, V(EN)= −10 V
−800
−40 −20
0
20
40
60
80
−0.25
−40 −20 0
100 120 140
TPS72325
CIN = 2.2 µF
COUT= 2.2 µF
Cbyp = 0 µF
−3.0
−3.5
−4.0
40
60 80
100 120 140 160 180 200
t − Time − µs
Figure 16
6
−6
−7
TJ = 125°C
−8
−9
−10
−10
100 120 140
−9
−8
CIN = 2.2 µF
COUT= 2.2 µF
Cbyp = 0 µF
0
0
−100
−200
20
40
60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
t − Time − µs
Figure 17
−6
−5
−4
−3
−2
Figure 15
100
0
−7
VIN − Input Voltage − V
TPS72325
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
∆ V OUT − Change In
Output Voltage − V
0
20
80
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
∆ V OUT − Change In
Output Voltage − V
50
−4.5
0
60
−5
TPS72325
LINE TRANSIENT RESPONSE
0
40
TJ = −40°C
−4
Figure 14
Current Load − mA
V IN − Input Voltage − V
V OUT − Output Voltage − mV
Figure 13
−50
20
−3
TA − Ambient Temperature − °C
TA − Ambient Temperature − °C
Current Load − mA
200
Minimum Required Input Voltage − V
600
Line Regulation − %/V
Load Regulation − %/mA
Enable Pin Current − nA
800
−1000
MINIMUM REQUIRED INPUT VOLTAGE
vs
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
100
CIN = 2.2 µF
COUT= 2.2 µF
Cbyp = 0 µF
0
0
−100
−200
0
20
40
60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
t − Time − µs
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0
2
V
0.1 0. 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
2
t − Time − ms
V IN − Input Voltage − V
− Input Voltage − V
V
IN
0
0
1
CIN = 2.2 µF,
COUT = 2.2 µF,
IOUT = 50 mA,
Cbyp = 0.01 µF
2
3
−3.5 V
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Figure 20
Figure 21
TPS72325
TPS72325
TOTAL NOISE
vs
C(NR) (10 Hz − 100 kHz)
OUTPUT NOISE
vs
TIME
NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY
vs
FREQUENCY
CIN −2.2 µF
COUT = 2.2 µF,
IOUT = 100 mA
200
10 µ
CIN −2.2 µF, COUT = 2.2 µF,
Cbyp = 0.01 µF, IOUT = 100 mA
100 µ V / div
COUT = 2.2 µF,
IOUT = 25 µA
COUT = 10 µF,
IOUT = 25 µA
100
Noise Spectral Density − Vrms
COUT = 10 µF,
IOUT = 100 mA
150
50
0
10
100
1k
10 k
IOUT = 25 µA
IOUT = 100 mA
1µ
100 n
CIN = 0.01 µF ,
COUT = 2.2 µF,
Cbyp = 0.01 µF,
10 n
100
100 k
t − Time −1 ms / div
C(NR) − pF
10
t − Time − ms
TPS72325
250
Total Noise − µ Vrms
1
t − Time − ms
Figure 19
1
CIN = 2.2 µF,
COUT = 2.2 µF,
IOUT = 50 mA,
Cbyp = 0 µF
0V
1
OUT
CIN= 2.2 µF,
COUT = 2.2 µF,
IOUT = 50 mA,
Cbyp = 0 µF
TPS72325
POWERUP-POWERDOWN
V IN − Input Voltage − V
START-UP RESPONSE
TPS72325
START-UP RESPONSE
Hz
V OUT − Output Voltage − mV
TPS72325
V OUT − Output Voltage − mV
− Output Voltage − mV
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1k
100 k
10 k
f − Frequency − Hz
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
TPS72325
NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY
vs
FREQUENCY
Noise Spectral Density − Vrms
Hz
PSRR − Power Supply Rejection Ratio − dB
10µ
IOUT = 100 mA
1µ
100 n
10 n
100
IOUT = 25 µA
CIN = 0 µF,
COUT = 2.2 µF,
Cbyp = 0.01 µF,
1k
10 k
100 k
90
80
70
60
IOUT = 100 mA
50
IOUT = 1 mA
40
30
20
10
0
−10
10
VIN = −5 V,
CIN = 10 µF,
COUT = 10 µF,
Cbyp = 0
100
1k
IOUT = 200 mA
10 k
100 k
f − Frequency − Hz
f − Frequency − Hz
Figure 25
Figure 26
1M
POWER SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs
FREQUENCY
PSRR − Power Supply Rejection Ratio − dB
POWER SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs
FREQUENCY
90
80
70
IOUT = 1 mA
60
IOUT = 100 mA
50
40
30
20
10
0
−10
10
VIN = −5 V,
CIN = 10 µF,
COUT = 10 µF,
Cbyp = 0.01
100
1k
IOUT = 200 mA
10 k
100 k
1M
f − Frequency − Hz
Figure 27
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
CAPACITOR SELECTION FOR STABILITY
DEVICE OPERATION
The TPS723xx is a low-dropout negative linear voltage
regulator with a rated current of 200 mA. It is offered in
trimmed output voltages between −1.5 V and −5.2 V and
as an adjustable regulator from −1.2 V to −10 V. It features
very low noise and high PSRR making it ideal for high
sensitivity analog and RF applications. A shutdown mode
is available, reducing ground current to 2 µA maximum
over temperature and process. The TPS723xx is offered
in a small SOT23 package and is specified over a −40°C
to 125°C temperature range.
ENABLE
The enable pin is active above 1.5 V and below −1.5 V,
allowing it to be controlled by a standard TTL signal or by
connection to VI if not used. When driven to GND most
internal circuitry is turned off, putting the TPS723xx into
shutdown mode, drawing 2 µA maximum ground current.
The TPS72301 allows designers to specify any output
voltage from −10 V to −1.2 V. As shown in the application
circuit in Figure 28, an external resistor divider is used to
scale the output voltage VO to the reference voltage
1.186 V. For best accuracy, use precision resistors for R1
and R2.
2
IN
OUT
O
ǒ
Ǔ
+ 1.186 1 ) R1
R2
FB
EN
GND
1
4
R2
Figure 28. TPS72301 Adjustable LDO Regulator
Programming
8
Without external bypassing, output noise of the TPS723xx
from 10 Hz to 100 kHz is 200 µVRMS typical. The dominant
contributor to output noise is the internal bandgap
reference. Adding an external 0.01-µF capacitor to ground
reduces noise to 60 µVRMS. Best noise performance is
achieved using appropriate low ESR capacitors for
bypassing noise at the NR and VOUT pins. See the Noise
vs COUT plot in the Typical Characteristics section.
POWER SUPPLY REJECTION
CURRENT LIMIT
The TPS723xx has internal circuitry that monitors and
limits output current to protect the regulator from damage
under all load conditions. When output current reaches the
output current limit (550 mA typical), protection circuitry
turns on, reducing output voltage to ensure current does
not increase. See Current Limit in the Typical
Characteristics section.
THERMAL PROTECTION
5
R1
3
OUTPUT NOISE
The TPS723xx offers a very high power supply rejection
ratio (PSRR) for applications with noisy input sources or
highly sensitive output supply lines. For best PSRR, use
high quality input and output capacitors.
ADJUSTABLE VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS
V
Appropriate input and output capacitors should be used for
the intended application. The TPS723xx only requires a
2.2-µF ceramic output capacitor to be used for stable
operation. Both the capacitor value and ESR affect
stability, output noise, PSRR, and transient response. For
typical applications, a 2.2-µF ceramic output capacitor
located close to the regulator is sufficient.
As protection from damage due to excessive junction
temperatures, the TPS723xx has internal protection
circuitry.
When
junction
temperature
reaches
approximately 165°C, the output device is turned off. After
the device has cooled by about 20°C, the output device is
enabled, allowing normal operation. For reliable operation,
design is for worst case junction temperature of ≤ 125°C
taking into account worst case ambient temperature and
load conditions.
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